Chap. 17: "Rakanis's new Host"
Author's note: Hey ya'll. Another update, I told ya I wanted to get this story over with fast! LOL. I'm sorry for leaving the chapter there but if you hated that you're going to really hate this one! LOL I'm sorry people.
Note: I don't like readers printing out my stories. I understand that most of you do but know this my stories are edited and copyrighted before I upload them on ff.net. The only way my parents allow me to write on ff.net is to do this. They feel that I'm wasting my time, however I don't feel the same. I want to continue writing but please don't print out my stories or copy them to other sites. I believe it's really unfair to the author's.
LiLdragongurl28: It's about time you got over your writers block! I can't wait for your new chapter!
To everyone else,
I know I said that this story might very well be my last. I'm really not sure I just know that it's getting harder to write stories. I really can't find the time to sit down everything is getting so hectic. If I change my mind, you won't be hearing from me for a while. I think I need time to get my thoughts clears, and organize things. My mind seems to be going in different directions; it's hard to write when your mind is driving you in every way possible! LOL.
Story…
Tomoyo raised her hands to the heavens; she closed her eyes and evoked the soul of the dead lake. She called upon the waters, the violent waters of Kilo valley that had been swallowed up by the earth. "Come Forth!" she shouted and water burst from the source and raced towards them.
Opening it her eyes, silence fell over their side like wildfire. Everyone watched in shocked when dark, cold waters rushed towards Asai's forces. They tried to retreat but was swallowed up by the crazed and violent waters. "Tis not all we have to offer Rakanis" she whispered knowing that this was for the family he had taken from her.
Sakura jumped off Syaoran's back and landed at the edge of the waters. She could see Nades when she stepped forwards; a smiled touched her lips watching Asai's forces swallowed up by the raging water god. "Fire, I Evoke thee" she and Nades shouted at the same time making their bodies glow, and a red light shot from them towards the heavens.
Holding out their hands, they whispered chants and touched the waters. People drew back, watching steam spread rapidly across the water top telling the gruesome truth. The horrible howls of Asai's men, who broke through the waters, filled the valley echoing for miles.
The palace was consumed with silence as men who were used to war, watched
hundreds of thousands of men cook in the searing waters. Those who made it out
of the water, screamed in agony before the forces waiting for them struck them
down.
Men jumped back in fear, and swallowed the bile in their throats when their eyes landed on their boiling faces, steam leaving their body. They didn't know if their agonizing cries were for the war or begging for death, it was the latter.
They had conquered and diminished Asai's forces with only one strong blow. The silence that had filled the capital was shattered from one simple cry of victory. And it spread rapidly on the winds as weapons went up.
"This can't be happening" Alan shouted landing beside his brother. Asai and the little that was remaining of their forces watched the steaming lake in front of them. "How is it possible?" he whispered in wonder. They weren't supposed to loose, this battle hadn't lasted a day and they had lost.
"This isn't the end" Asai's replied before turning. "They might have won this round but it's not the end" he whispered making Alan look at him. He was sure that his brother had lost it. It was the end because they would never be able to conjure up another army like the one they had just lost in one blow.
"What are you doing?"
"Retreating before we're captured" he answered before riding off. Alan jumped on his horse, and followed his brother not even looking back. What were they going to tell Rakanis? He was sure their master already knew the outcome of a war they could have won easily if he hadn't lost the blasted sisters.
"Emperor!" a man shouted running into the throne room. "We won," he declared making the nobles who had retreated to the palace gasp.
"What?" Lian asked in disbelief missing the look of disbelief in Mei Lin's eyes. She was still keeping an eye on the young prince and princess. She couldn't believe the battle was over it was impossible. She saw the size of Rakanis's army. "Are you sure??"
"Yes sire. The Amazon's used witchery to make the Kilo Lake return and swallowed up Asai's men before cooking them" he answered leaving out the ghastly sight. Lian rose from his chair, and walked towards the balcony that faced the entrance of the capital.
The empress and children followed him. When he looked towards the valley, he could indeed see some sort of fog or mist rising to the heavens. "How is it possible?" he whispered softly looking at his wife when she touched his hand.
"Thank the gods, and don't wonder" she whispered softly making a smile touch his lips. He would indeed thank the gods.
"Yes, thank the gods"
Sakura looked at the steaming lake in front of her, and sighed running her hand through her hair. Looking at the sky, she watched as the first rays peaked over the mountains touching her face. This had been one of the scariest nights of her life, she truly didn't know who had survived or perished.
This wasn't over as yet though. They still had to capture the brothers and get rid of Rakanis. When she closed her eyes, a strong wind pushed against her body almost causing her to stumble back. Opening her eyes, she gasps looking at Syaoran standing in front of her. "Are you my Sakura?" he whispered intently studying her.
"I am," she answered taking off her cape as she walked towards him. Holding it out, Syaoran took it and wrapped it around his waist. "I'm sorry" she apologized not knowing that Nades was watching them. He tied it around his waist, and looked at her with such love in his blazing amber poles that all of Sakura's restraints burst.
Throwing her arms around his torso, she hugged him tightly burying her hot tear stained face in his chest. "Oh Syaoran I'm so sorry" she cried squeezing her eyes shut. "So sorry"
"It's okay," he whispered hugging her tightly to his large frame. Inhaling the sweet scent of her hair, he prayed to the heavens that she would never be taken from him. "You know that I'll always love you no matter what"
"And I you my little wolf" she replied in a sincere tone. When she pulled back, she gently pressed her lips to his before reluctantly pulling back. "We've got to see if our men survived this horrible fight" she spoke in a soft tone. He knew she was right, he prayed that he hadn't lost a lot of men.
"Yeah come on" he took her hand to his lips and gently pressed a kiss to it. Turning they started slowly for the large bronze gates in front of them.
Lana raced through the crowd of people heading towards Hu's camp. "Move" she scolded a man who got in her
way.
"Watch it wench" she growled spinning around to face him. The man noticed that she was an Amazon and backed up. Loosing her scowl, it was replaced by a gentle smile.
"You're lucky I'm in a good mood right now" she spoke in a refined tone before turning. The men watched her disappear in the crowd. Absently he wondered how she knew her destination like she been there before.
Seeing Hu's tent come in sight, she felt her heart skip a beat. Coming to the door, she went to open it when she remembered his roommates. "Can I enter?" she called out moving her hand to the flap.
"Yes" came a gruff response. Moving the flap she entered the tent and looked at the men who were sitting down. "If you're looking for Hu, he isn't here" the eldest spoke making Lana frown.
"Can I wait for him?" she inquired not liking the look that crossed the men's faces.
"We don't know where he is. You can check the clinic if you wish" he said making her heart stop. He couldn't be hurt could he? What if he was? What if he had been some of the men caught by the water? The horrid pictures her mind conjured up made her feel sick in her stomach.
Turning she ran out of the room, and slammed into a man's body. Pushing back, she looked into his aged face. "What are you doing in this camp?" he barked making her wince visibly.
"Where's the clinic?" she countered in a frantic tone. "Where is it?!" she demanded in a scared voice. The man looked at her and wondered if she was truly an Amazon.
"In that direction" he pointed and before he could ask any more Lana was already gone. She disappeared so fast in the crowd of shoulders, that he just shook his head and continued on his way. "Women these days"
Upon finding the Clinic she took in a deep breath, and walked in. Looking around, she wrinkled her nose at the stench of blood. Taking a step in, a man's horrid cry of pain made her skin crawl and heart beat speed up. "What are you doing here?" a man familiar to a doctor asked looking at her.
"I'm here to look for a friend. He's young, and his name is Chang Hu," she answered in a squeaky tone. Never in her life had she shown fear, but here she was now doing so.
"Look around, if you wish but most of the men here aren't going to make it" he sighed in a sad tone. Shaking her head, she walked slowly around the room looking for him. Every man she passed, she swallowed knowing the pain they were going through.
"Hu!" she called out in a worried and desperate tone. "Hu, it's me Lana" she was almost to the back of the room and still there was sign of him. "Hu!?!" she screamed making people stare at her like she had lost her mind. "Doctor, is there any other clinics in this camp?" she burst in hysterics.
"There's many, but our men are brought here to us. If he isn't here then he didn't make it" he answered softly awakening her worst fears. Turning she ran out of the tent blinded by heart wrenching tears.
She had lost him, he had broken his promise and left her. Lost in her emotions she collided with another man, this time it sent her flying off her feet. She was out of Hu's army's camp and on the main road. "Hey are you—aren't you Lana?" the man asked making her look up only to find that it was her sister's friend Alex. "What's wrong?" He inquired never thinking he would ever see an Amazon cry.
"Nothing" she snapped in a cold tone pushing to her feet. "Nothing's wrong with me" she pushed passed him and continued on her way pushing through people. He watched her go before going to the place where he would meet Rika.
"Something's wrong" he whispered seeing the haunted look in her eyes…
Mei Lin…
"I'm sorry" she apologized looking at Takashi's face before continuing to unwrap his arm. He winced closing his eyes, she was trying to be careful but it wasn't helping.
"Don't worry about it" he answered when Tomoyo walked through the door ready to heal him. He smiled at her glowing face; "Here's the hero now" he called making her flush from embarrassment.
"Please don't, everyone had a part to play in it?" she replied to him bending to his level. "How are you holding up?" she asked getting her herbs. She was with Eriol fixing his little cuts, she remembered thanking the heavens a lot when she saw that he hadn't gotten anything too deep.
"I think I'm hurting him worst than the enemies did" Mei Lin complained making them laugh. Takashi looked into her eyes not holding back the love he held for her.
"I fear you worst than those blasted barbarians" he replied making her flush. Tomoyo looked them, and knew instantly that they were in love with each other. She didn't know if it was a good thing, so far the love that was produced in this time were torn apart.
"Let me heal you quickly. I still have to meet with Sakura to go over our plans about going after Rakanis. She wants to you be present as well Mei Lin, since as we still have to find your mother. We'll talk at a later meeting after the Emperor tells us his plan" she explained healing the gash on Takashi's hand. "There good as knew"
"I'm going to have to learn how to do that," Mei Lin mumbled when Tomoyo stood up.
"Don't worry I will so you can do it" Tomoyo winked at her before walking away. Mei Lin's cheeks heated up and she couldn't bring herself to look at Takashi. He reached over and placed his hand under her chin making her look at him.
" You do enough to heal me," he stated in a firm tone. She knew he didn't mean his cuts but something deeper—his heart. Her heart skipped a beat getting the double meaning of his words. She couldn't believe he felt the same way for her it seemed impossible.
"Do I?" she inquired raising her brows at him dubiously. Takashi got off the wall and leaned towards her. Mei Lin's breath quickens, and her body freezes. Closing her eyes, she didn't know what he was going to do.
"You do," he whispered against her ear before getting up. Opening her eyes, she looked into his only to find amusement. Feeling stupid and embarrassed she flew to her feet in anger.
"Why you!" she yelled clenching her fists at her side. "Humph" turning on her heels, she hurried out of the room ignoring the sound of his laughter. Takashi watched her go, his heart overflowing with love for her.
"Just give me a little more time," he whispered softly going to see one of the emperor's holy men for advice. He needed to know if what he was planning to do was the right thing. he knew what his heart wanted but he also knew the consequences.
Lana sat on the roof, her legs drawn to her chest. Reaching up, she gently wiped a tear away. She thought it wasn't fair that she lost Hu
when she had just found him. Maybe the
gods were punishing her for breaking the laws by which her people lived. "I don't want to talk right now" she spoke
making Rika sigh sitting next to her.
"Alex, some of the other men and I will help you look for him. Alex said that he might have been taking to one of the other camps" Rika explained in a brief tone making her head snap to look at her. Gently she smiled wiping her sister's tears away. "Do you want to find him or not?"
"Why?" Lana asked in disbelief.
"Because I understand" Rika replied getting up. "And I feel better knowing that mama won't only have me to yell at" she admitted making Lana laugh. "We won't be laughing when she finds out"
"I know but still" Lana took her hand and they ran off in search of her lost friend. She prayed hoping that he wasn't lost to this world.
Sakura looked towards the door when the flap was lifted and Syaoran walked through. She was finishing up a meeting with her generals going over every detail. She was relieved to find out that they hadn't lost a lot of lives. And those who were injured would recover quickly before they would have to leave. "That's it for tonight. We'll meet tomorrow so go over what the emperor says tonight" she spoke making them bow. When they left everyone of them look at Syaoran in silence. He knew they were weighing out his character. The looked her got from Joe was one of the worst. She was giving him a warning.
"I didn't mean to drop by unannounced" he smiled walking over to her when she moved from behind the large table loaded with maps.
"Yes you did" she accused in joking tone.
"I did," he admitted making her laugh when he pulled her gently towards him. "It does wonders to me to hear your laughter" he whispered moving his hand against her jawbone. She closed her eyes, and inhaled taking in all the sensations he aroused in her body.
"Really?" she whispered barely opening her eyes. Bending his head, he kissed her gently on the lips then parting them gently with his. Feeling that something was wrong, Sakura opened her eyes and gasp in the kiss making Syaoran pull back.
"What's the matter?" he asked feeling a chill go up his spine. Turning around, he was at sword point with a very dangerous looking Nades's as the bearer. She felt betrayed at Sakura's defiance not once but twice. "Nades" he spoke in a hard tone when Sakura moved from behind him.
"The vow Sakura took states that I can kill you" she spat moving the sword closer to his heart. Sakura moved in front of the sword, "Without any interference from you" she scolded Sakura, whose heart was racing.
"Nades you can't" she cried in a desperate tone.
"Why the hell not!" she hollered back when Joe walked through the flap with Tilda behind her.
"Because I love him with all my heart!" she stated in a firm tone grasping Syaoran's hand. "And if you dare hurt him, you're going to have to kill me because I'm going to kill you" she declared shocking all of them. Her voice was trembling, and she prayed that she wouldn't have to prove her words true. "You have to get through me to hurt him. And I learnt from the best" she wasn't going to let Nades take Syaoran away from him.
"You don't know what you're doing. He's a man. It goes back on all our codes, what we believe in as a people," Nades cried in a desperate voice. She knew what it felt like to be hurt by the person you thought cared about you.
"Tilda and Joe understand. Why can't you?" Sakura looked at the woman who was like a mother to her.
"Because I know what it feels like to have a man hurt you," Nades cried when Tomoyo walked through the door. Sakura and Tomoyo's eyes flew to Nades hearing the words that left her mouth.
"What?" they stammered in shock. Syaoran thought she was a hypocrite for doing what she was to Sakura and Tomoyo.
"All they do is hurt. That's all they are good for" she whispered cold eyes locked on Syaoran. She knew she couldn't allow Sakura to fall for the same trap.
"He would never hurt me. He loves me" Sakura defended in a broken tone.
"That's what they want you to think. It's all they want you to think, trust me it's not. He will hurt you" Nades replied in a hard voice. "Now step aside and let me do what must be done"
"I can't" Sakura looked down allowing her crystal tears to fall to the ground. "Because I would be allowing you to kill the father of my child," she continued making Syaoran's heart stop. The sisters' gasp in shock hearing her confession, Syaoran was beyond shock.
"You've ruined her," Nades cried going towards Syaoran in blinded fury. Sakura moved too fast, and Nades too slow. The scream that filled the tent belonged to none other than Sakura. Nades gasp in shock and regret looking at her sword that was dripping crimson tears.
"No Sakura!" Syaoran shouted when she fell against him stunned from the pain that her body was engulfed with. "You," he glanced at Nades. "If you don't leave I'll kill you" he threatened glaring coldly at her.
"Sakura" Tomoyo cried running to her side with Joe. Tilda walked over to Nades and took her sword away. Nades looked at Tilda and fell into her arms in tears. It was the first time, in a very long time that she cried and it felt good.
"Are you okay?" Syaoran asked worriedly pressing a piece of cloth against her wound. She smiled sadly at him, but it was filled with pain.
"She'll be fine. We can heal her, just relax boy" Joe spoke moving the cloth from the wound. Shaking her head at the gash, she held in anger she felt towards Nades at the moment. "Sakura, you've got to help us"
"It hurts too much" she cried in pain shaking her head.
"I know but think about the baby that's growing inside you" Tomoyo offered knowing that it would inspire her. "Think of the beautiful baby girl or boy" she smiled seeing Sakura's eyes light up. "That's a girl" she looked at Joe who smiled warmly at her.
"Nades, don't cry" Sakura called hearing her sister's distress. "Don't worry I understand" she comforted glancing at Syaoran. She could see worry, and excitement at the same time. She hadn't meant to reveal that she was pregnant. She knew that if he knew he would be at her side in such a dangerous time. That was something she didn't want to happen because he had his men to look after.
"No Sakura. I should feel horrible" Nades's spoke up wiping her tears away. "I'm sorry" she apologized in a soft tone. "I just didn't want to see you and Tomoyo get hurt the same way I was," she whispered in a sad tone.
"Who?" Tomoyo asked softly getting to her feet. "Nades, I told you that I love you always and I still do" she spoke making Nades hug her tightly. If felt so good to know that her sister accepted her.
"Alan" she whispered shocking them to the core. Syaoran's eyes narrowed hearing the name leave her lips but Sakura looked at him pleadingly. Joe and Tomoyo had healed her but the pain still lingered. "He wasn't bad at least I thought he wasn't. He's the one who told Asai about us. I've promised myself that I would kill him, and I have yet to fulfill it," she explained in a pained tone.
"Why didn't you say something?" Sakura asked looking at her worriedly. She got up with Syaoran's help.
"I was ashamed," she answered staring intently at the ground. It didn't matter how much of a warrior they were inside they were still females. Sakura walked over and hugged her gently. She returned the hug grateful. "I won't interfere. I'm sorry to both of you"
"It's okay" Tomoyo assured joining the hug. "I'm just glad to have you back in my life. We're going to get Asai and Alan don't worry" she spoke loud enough making all shake their heads. When they pulled back from the hug, Nades looked at Syaoran with a glare.
"If you hurt her. I'll kill you" she hissed taking her sword from Tilda and sheathed it. "Come Tomoyo let's meet that man of yours" taking Tomoyo's hand she practically hauled her towards the door. "I'll speak of this child to you later. Come sisters"
Joe and Tilda smiled before following Nades out the door. Sakura smiled turning to look at Syaoran but seeing the expression on his face it faded. "Why?" he asked in a soft tone.
"I didn't want you worrying needlessly," she answered with a shrugged. Playing with the dirt she looked at it not wanting to see the look in his eyes. "I thought that you would freak out because we aren't married. And other things"
"Sakura, I love you" he replied simply. "I don't know to express the emotion that I feel right now hearing that I'm soon to be a father. I want the whole world to know," he explained holding her by the shoulders. Her eyes shot to his only to find that they held only pride and happiness. "And if it's the marriage thing you're worried about I can fix that tonight or tomorrow" she laughed throwing her arms tightly around him.
"God I love you. I thought if you knew you wouldn't permit me to fight. Isn't that a silly thought?" she laughed waiting for him to tell her the same thing but it didn't come. Pulling back, she looked in his eyes. "Isn't it?" she repeated but Syaoran was far from allowing her to battle now.
"You thought right. You have to be careful. Sakura, I don't think you can go with us on the search for Rakanis" she felt her heart lurch to a stop.
"But you can't" she protested holding her head. "I have to go, the more help you have the better it is for everyone"
"You are the most important thing in my life. I'm going to escort you home then go after Rakanis with your sisters and my best men" now Sakura was fuming. She couldn't believe the nerve of him. She was just pregnant, not ill.
"No I'm not going to be left behind and there's nothing you can do to prevent me from attending nothing" she declared folding her arms stubbornly over her chest. "How do you even know that I'm pregnant? I could have lied to keep you alive" Syaoran smiled reaching out to touch her stomach. She looked down, when it glowed a gentle green.
He moved to her neck, and inhaled moving to her lips. "I know. I wasn't looking for it then so I didn't feel it. But now is a different story" he stated in a husky tone. She looked into his eyes, and felt herself become trapped.
"We'll talk about this little matter later" was the only thing she was able to get out before her thoughts were washed away at the touch his lips, and the warmth of his tongue gently parting her lips.
Lana walked through the very last clinic in the whole capital. Ignoring the look the doctor gave her; she walked slowly through the aisle. "Hu?" she called in a desperate tone praying that he was here and she wouldn't cry.
"Here" a weak voice called out. Her heart seemed to stop as she made her way over to it. Looking at the man, she felt like crying because he wasn't who she was looking for. "I don't know you. Where's my wife?" he inquired and she couldn't help her tears.
"I don't know" she choked back a sob sitting beside him. "I'm sorry I don't know" she admitted looking at her hands.
"I know where she is" the man answered in a sad tone. "She died a while back" he whispered in a pain tone. Lana looked at his face, and could see that his soul was slowly leaving his body. When he didn't say anymore, she reached over and closed his eyes with shaky hands.
Getting off the bed, she looked at her sister standing at the entrance. Walking towards them on shaky legs, she was glad when she reached outside. "I'm sorry Lana" Rika apologized making her look at her.
"Thank you for the help" she whispered in a sincere tone before walking off. Rika watched her go, feeling her heart goes out for her. "I guess mother won't have to worry about both of us leaving right?" she laughed in a pained tone.
"Let her go" Alex said when Rika went to follow her. "She needs this time alone, it'll do her some good" he assured making her relax against him. Turning in his arms, she wrapped them tightly around his torso.
"She shouldn't be hurting," she whispered letting her tears fall for her sister. Inside she wondered if it was a good thing? Was Hu taken away so that both of them wouldn't leave? It wasn't fair that her sister had to loose someone so dear to her.
Don't you find it funny that mere women defeated your army of millions?" a woman's voiced echoed through the icy darkness.
"No. They have yet to see what I have in store for them. Do you think I would fight a war with mere mortals?" Rakanis replied with a gruesome laugh. "I think it's time for me to join the celebration," he muttered when a mirror appeared in front of him. The beautiful face of a young maiden greeted him, much to his delight.
"What do you have planned?" he turned to his captive, the soft sounds of his footsteps echoing throughout the lair. He knew that it was a matter of time before she faded from this world completely.
"Oh Giya. You'll just tell your beloved daughter. I can't have that happening now can I?" he bit out in a cruel crisp voice. "Don't worry, you'll see her soon after all I need a new body" he snickered making her gasp in shock.
"No! you wouldn't" she cried from her prison, sustained by magic.
"I would"
"THE EMPEROR HAS ISSUED A DECREE FOR CELEBRATION!!!!!!!!!!"
"Uncle I don't believe it's safe to have a celebration" Syaoran spoke in a soft tone standing in front of Lian. The battle hadn't been over for more than twelve hours and there was already a party-taking place.
"Don't worry. We have men looking out in the distance. If anything is to come up, we'll be aware ahead of time by fireworks" Lian replied tapping his hand in tune with the soft music flowing from the instruments.
"Right" Syaoran frowned still believing it was much too early to celebrate. He had a feeling Lian was just doing it to make his people relax. They hadn't a clue what they were really up against. He glanced around the room, staring the finely dressed nobles enjoying themselves and felt sick in the stomach.
Absently his hand tightened on the goblet of wine he held, "Where's that fiancée of yours?" Lian inquired breaking his line of thoughts. He looked at his uncle, he was dressed in the finest red and blue silks, his crown glistening a top his baldhead.
"She'll be here," he answered scanning the crowd. The music slowed to a step, and the large doors opened revealing Amazonian's dressed in what seemed like the shortest attire possible. Rika walked in front of the women, heading towards them with a ceremonial mask resting on the top of her head.
"We have our own ways of celebration. We thought you would enjoy watching Emperor" she spoke in a soft tone. Lian inclined his head wondering what kind of dance they had in store for them.
"Commence" he spoke when their drummers walked in. Syaoran looked at all their faces wondering if Sakura would be participating. Not seeing her in the group, he frowned slightly wondering what was taking her so long.
"Patience is a virtue" an amused voice spoke from behind him. "I'm surprised that you let your guard down" turning he stared into her bouncing emerald poles. She wasn't dressed like an Amazon, instead she had on an elegant cream gown, that accentuated every curve.
"It's about time you arrived" he replied his eyes slowly moving over every curve. "You're beautiful" he whispered in awe, Sakura's cheek flushed when loud, deep thumping drums started to beat filling the grand ball room. Rika smiled moving to the music, she looked at her friend who was filling in for her sister. Inside she was sad because Lana had always performed with her.
When they moved, she could hear the gasps of so-called refine women and held back laughter. Mei Lin sat beside the young princess, who was thoroughly enjoying the dancing. "It's beautiful," she gasps in delight tugging at her dress. "Isn't it?"
"Certainly is, Seoul" she laughed her eyes glowing.
"Do you dance?" Seoul asked when her governess walked up. Mei Lin looked at the beautiful young lady, and felt a shill run through her.
"It'll soon be time for bed princess" she spoke in a mild tone looking at Seoul.
"I don't want to go to bed and your blocking my view" Seoul replied folding her arms over her chest. The lady didn't loose her smile instead she sat next to Mei Lin and pretended to watch the show.
Mei Lin rubbed her palms against her dress feeling them sweat. Glancing at the lady from the corner of her eyes, she found her looking at her intently. "Are you okay?" she asked in a worried tone.
"I'm fine" Mei Lin replied taking a deep breath. The evil was so strong that she felt like she was going to pass out. Blinking repeatedly she glanced around the room trying to find any of her friends.
"Maybe you should go rest" she heard the woman speak. She could hear the sound of drums, and feet repeatedly hitting the ground in sync. The beats would speed up and rapidly falling carrying her breathing with it.
"Are you okay?" Seoul inquired worriedly looking at Mei Lin's face that was slightly red and lined with a thin coat of sweat. "Father, father" she called getting Lian's attention. Mei Lin got off the cushion she had been sitting on.
She took only a step before she collapsed in a heap making women scream in shock. She could hear people calling out to her but couldn't respond. Her eyes opened for only a second to see the governess looking down at her. "I'm a doctor, I can help her" she spoke making Mei Lin's heart race in fear.
"Are you?" she recognized the voice to be Takashi's. She tried with all her might to open her mouth and protest against it, but it was paralyzed.
"Yes bring her this way" to her horror she could feel her self being lifted.
"No" she whispered in a weak voice. 'Your mine' a voice whispered in her thoughts, 'Enough power to sustain me long enough' it continued in a bitingly cold voice. She swallowed, her throat dry as panic consumed her. She knew whom the voice belongs to, it was Rakanis and he wanted her body. "Please" she wanted to cry but the words got stuck in her throat.
"Just rest her down" Takashi listened to the woman and placed Mei Lin on the bed. He had feeling that something wasn't right but he knew not what. He looked at the woman, waiting for her to say something. "You can leave. I'll take care of her" he looked at Mei Lin's face and reached up to wipe the sweat away.
"I'll be back. I'm going to find my friends. They'll be able to heal her" he spoke running out of the room. She watched him go, a cruel smile touching her lips.
"You won't make it in time" she laughed in a cruel tone walking to Mei Lin's side of the bed. She looked at her hand, her once supple skin crinkling from age. Her beautiful maiden face withered and cracked.
Mei Lin's eyes snapped open feeling a cold hand touch her head. Seeing the horrid creature looking down at her, a scream tore from her throat. "Ah yes scream" it urge opening it's mouth, making a black fog swirl out of it.
"No, no. Get away" she cried moving her head towards the door. "Takashi," she cried feeling the black substance attack her nostrils. "Takashi!!!!!" she screamed feeling darkness consume her soul…
Author's note: Oh no! dam these sort of things always seem to happen to the girls. Now you can understand why he always went after Mei Lin, she's the daughter of the goddess of the earth. If anyone has enough power to sustain him, it's her. whelp review and tell me what you thought okay? Ja.
