Messing With Washuu's Inventions Has Advantages
Disclaimer: Don't own. (I'm too tired to think of another way to say this)
Tsumi: Hi again people! Ain't ya 'll proud? It didn't take nearly as long as it normally did for chapter seven to come out! Especially that I was spending most of my time at the State Fair. Well, now that I'm broke, I have plenty of time to write the rest of this. (Some Nakago look-alike mugged me while I was there! And, damnit, he took my fifty bucks and Fushigi Yuugi manga! The bastard!!!)
Anyway, onto the fic!
Chapter Seven: Sure, Things Can and Do Get A Lot Worse
Chichiri and Ryoko crept quietly through the Kutou Palace, talking quietly. "Miaka's hiding something, no da."
Ryoko nodded. "Her arm wasn't broken when I helped her escape. It looks like someone did that to her."
"I've got a bad feeling about this whole thing no da."
"You ain't the only one."
"I think we should look for Kiyone-san first, no da. I think it's obvious that she isn't with Tamahome na no da."
Another nod. "Where should we start then?"
Chichiri paused. "Let's check the dungeons. I have a feeling that she may be down there."
As the two headed down to the dungeons, two pairs of eyes watched them. The first with a slight bit of worry, while the other with a decidedly evil expression, which mirrored the grin on his face. /Fools./ Nakago thought. He turned to the boy beside him. "Suboshi." Chiriko's look alike looked up at the shogun. "Go inform Tamahome about the development."
Suboshi nodded and turned to find Tamahome. After getting as far away from Nakago as possible, he bit his lip. /Do I really want them getting hurt? Aniki, what should I do?/
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"Damn, this place is dreary."
"You can say that again, no da."
The dungeons, further down from where Miaka was held, were much more daunting than either had expected. They had the smell of mildew and blood, and there was nearly no light, except for the few torches that lit the hall. It was cold and the faint 'plip' sound of water dripping would probably be the only thing that would keep someone from going insane.
Ryoko was floating above the ground, eyes darting from one side to the next, looking for something, while Chichiri had transformed back to his original self, eyes also scanning the dark corridor.
Kiyone's eyes flickered half-way open when she heard footsteps approaching. /God, don't let it be the blonde asshole . . ./ she thought. Already, she felt like passing out again; the pain was undescribable, like her whole body was on fire, and her vision was grey around the edges. However, what she saw made her think she was hallucinating. /It can't be . . ./ She thought before she gave voice to it. "Ryoko?"
Ryoko blinked and turned to her left. What she saw made her blood run cold. "Oh sh*t, Kiyone!" Chichiri blinked as Ryoko floated into the cell on their left. With a muttered spell, he unlocked the cell door and rushed in. He felt himself gasp at what he saw.
Kiyone was hanging limply by her wrists from the ceiling with multiple cris-cross wounds covering her body from shoulders to toe. Red welts and newly broken skin were the result of recent floggings, while the older ones were already beginning to show signs of infection. Her breathing was labored, but she was smiling weakly at Ryoko. "Hey . . ." She said.
"Look what that blonde bastard did to you!" Ryoko exclaimed. Chichiri muttered another spell, and the chains around her wrists vanished. She fell heavily into Ryoko's arms and winced in pain.
"We need to get her to Mitsukake as soon as possible, no da." Chichiri said, gently taking Kiyone from Ryoko. Ryoko raised an eyebrow and Chichiri just shrugged. "You're the only one who can attack, no da." He said, lifting Kiyone into his arms.
"But little good that will do." Three pairs of eyes turned to where the voice originated from and out from the shadows stepped out Nakago. "You won't be leaving here alive." He said with a smile.
"Drop . . . dead . . . ass . . . hole." Kiyone rasped, fire burning in her eyes.
Nakago smirked. "Still defiant I see." Kiyone managed a weak smirk, while Ryoko stepped in front of Chichiri and Kiyone.
"Chichiri, get Kiyone out of here, now!" She whispered. Chichiri nodded and teleported out of the cell with Kiyone. Ryoko looked at the shogun and smirked. "Now, it's payback, you blonde asshole." She let loose an energy blast like the one she used earlier against him. He smirked again and created a chi barrier, but his smirk faded into a frown as Ryoko also teleported out of the cell.
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Chichiri had picked a random spot to teleport to, and found that they were about two halls down from where Miaka and Tasuki were. He looked down at the girl in his arms with worry. She looked back up at him and sightly cocked her head to the side. "What's you're name?" She asked weakly.
Chichiri gave a soft smile. "Suzaku Shichiseishi Chichiri." He said.
"So, you're . . . another one like . . . Tamahome, ne?" Chichiri froze slightly.
"Do you know where Tamahome is, Kiyone-san?"
Kiyone gave something like a weak laugh. "I'm sorry . . . but I don't."
Chichiri nodded and headed down the corridor, slow enough not to jostle Kiyone around, and blinked as he rounded a corner. Was it possible or was there a flamed-haired bandit tied to a post complete with tessen, fangs, earrings and necklace right in front of him? "Tasuki, what are you doing here, no da?"
"UNTIE ME RIGHT NOW! DAMNIT, MIAKA'S THE ONE WHO DID THIS!!"
Chichiri didn't waste time, as he gently laid Kiyone on the ground, untied Tasuki's bonds, and lifted Kiyone into his arms again.
Tasuki blinked as he looked at the now unconscious Kiyone. "Who's she and what the hell happened to her?"
"Her name is Kiyone, Ryoko's friend, no da." Chichiri said. "Nakago tortured her."
Tasuki's eyes had widened. "Sh*t!" He said. He blinked and looked around. "Where's Ryoko?" he asked.
"She'll be joining us shortly, no da." Chichiri said. "Let's concentrate on finding Miaka now, na no da. She's in danger by herself."
Tasuki nodded and the two headed to where Tamahome said he would meet Miaka, one thought floating through his mind. /Please, be OK, Ryoko . . ./
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"Now die, Suzaku no Miko." As Tamahome swung his weapon back to put an end to the life of Miaka, Tasuki jumped forward, taking the blow that was meant for his Miko, and carried her to safety.
"Tasuki! Are you alright, no da?" Chichiri said, laying Kiyone down on the grass beside him.
"I'm fine, but Miaka . . .!"
"Miaka, speak to us, no da!"
"She's unconscious. I'm amazed that she lasted this long, hurt as badly as she is."
Tamahome held his weapon in front of him. "Suzaku Shichiseishi. You saved me the trouble of looking for you."
Chichiri gaped. "Tamahome? Whose side are you on no da?!"
"You're the one who broke Miaka's arm . . . am I right, Tamahome?!" Rage laced every letter, and amber eyes flashed dangerously. "I'm right, aren't I?" Tasuki stood up and turned to face Tamahome.
"Tasuki, calm down, no da!"
"Not just her arm . . . she was looking forward to seeing you and you completely destroyed her feelings. No matter what the reason, I WON'T FORGIVE YOU!!!"
Tamahome smirked. "You won't forgive me? Then what will you do?"
"Bash your head in!"
"Tasuki, stop this no da! Tamahome's a Suzaku Shichiseishi, he's one of US!"
"Shut the hell up! I would never do anything like this! Is that what friends do?!" Thus, the battle between friends began.
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Chichiri winced as Tasuki was literally beat into a pulp. After Miaka had awoken and begged Tasuki not to kill Tamahome, he refused to raise his fists in self defense. /If this keeps up,/ Chichiri thought, /Tasuki will be killed no da./ He visibly flinched when the bandit was sent into a tree by Tamahome.
Bruised and bloody, Tasuki managed a laugh. "You aren't too smart are you buddy? You thought it would take that to finish me off."
"You're right." Tamahome said. "I should stop playing around."
Tasuki turned to look at the monk. "Chichiri! Find Ryoko and get the hell outta here! Do it while I buy some time!"
Chichiri didn't want to abandon Tasuki to his fate, but he had little choice. He raised his hand to teleport himself, Miaka, and Kiyone out of there, and found his power blocked. /Nakago's around here somewhere!/ Chichiri thought alarmed. /He's been planning this all along!/ Desperate, Chichiri teleported the other two and himself into the bushes in an attempt to hide them from the shogun's view.
True to his thoughts, the shogun appeared in-between of Tasuki and Tamahome. Tasuki smiled. "So you finally show yourself . . ." /I'll take the chance./ Tasuki leapt up into the air, whipping out his tessen and yelling "I've been waiting for this!"
Nakago just looked up at him, the blue character 'heart' flashing before Tasuki was hit with a chi blast. Tasuki laid on the ground, unmoving. "Fool. Your powers no longer work inside this barrier." The blonde glanced at Tamahome. "He was quite an annoying distraction, wasn't he?" Tamahome just smirked.
"I . . . ain't out yet . . ." Tasuki said, lifting his head up to look at Nakago.
"Still alive? Well, that won't be the case for long." As Nakago held out his hand to blast Tasuki into oblivion, an energy disk flew toward him from above, screaming as it went. Turning around, Nakago created a chi barrier to protect himself from the blast. Everyone looked up and saw Ryoko's silhouette in front of the moon.
"Forget me already asshole?" Ryoko asked, hand on her hip, gold eyes glowing with anger.
Nakago smirked. "Of course not, though you'll be nothing but history soon."
Ryoko growled, holding both of her hands forward. "We'll see about that!" An energy ball was created in her hands and shot many blasts, all of which Nakago deflected with just one hand. Ryoko gasped.
"You are fun to play with, but I have no time to deal with you." Nakago sent multiple chi blasts toward Ryoko, who either moved to the side or disappeared to avoid them. After the sixth blast, however, she found that she wasn't so lucky after all. The blast managed to catch her left side and she winced. Everything stood still for a total of five seconds, only with Ryoko's last thought flashing through her head.
/Tasuki . . . minna . . . sorry I failed./
Ryoko let a blood-curling scream, flying into the bushes right next to Miaka, Chichiri, and Kiyone. (AN: Think Ep. 28 when Ryoko faced Kagato)
Tasuki watched the scene with wide eyes, shocked beyond words before he saw red. "You bastard!" He yelled, struggling to his feet, the character 'wing' glowing brightly on his arm. "You're gonna pay!"
Nakago's eyes widened in surprise as he felt Tasuki's chi increase, as did Chichiri's, before a cracking and shattering sound caught his attention. Looking up, Chichiri saw the barrier placed by Nakago cracking under Tasuki's chi. When Chichiri felt the shogun's barrier completely break, he teleported all five of them back to Konan.
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Seventh chapter completely done!
SessyRyo: I thought about making Ryoko the decoy, but then you wouldn't get the Tas/Ryo scene. And I didn't say you couldn't kill Nakago, just let me have a piece of him first ^_^ I'll even gift wrap him for you when I'm done with him, OK?
AzureNeko and Xelloss Shoujo: Welcome back! I'm jealous as well that you two got to go to a con and I didn't. No cons are ever held here, the Capital of the Middle of Nowhere. (AKA: New Mexico) *pout*
Sw33tSaiyanPrincess (CHELLE): You're allowed to like Nakago, but I see him as a bastard that should burn in one of the eight worst hells. *nods firmly* But, I'm glad you like my story!
Disclaimer: Don't own. (I'm too tired to think of another way to say this)
Tsumi: Hi again people! Ain't ya 'll proud? It didn't take nearly as long as it normally did for chapter seven to come out! Especially that I was spending most of my time at the State Fair. Well, now that I'm broke, I have plenty of time to write the rest of this. (Some Nakago look-alike mugged me while I was there! And, damnit, he took my fifty bucks and Fushigi Yuugi manga! The bastard!!!)
Anyway, onto the fic!
Chapter Seven: Sure, Things Can and Do Get A Lot Worse
Chichiri and Ryoko crept quietly through the Kutou Palace, talking quietly. "Miaka's hiding something, no da."
Ryoko nodded. "Her arm wasn't broken when I helped her escape. It looks like someone did that to her."
"I've got a bad feeling about this whole thing no da."
"You ain't the only one."
"I think we should look for Kiyone-san first, no da. I think it's obvious that she isn't with Tamahome na no da."
Another nod. "Where should we start then?"
Chichiri paused. "Let's check the dungeons. I have a feeling that she may be down there."
As the two headed down to the dungeons, two pairs of eyes watched them. The first with a slight bit of worry, while the other with a decidedly evil expression, which mirrored the grin on his face. /Fools./ Nakago thought. He turned to the boy beside him. "Suboshi." Chiriko's look alike looked up at the shogun. "Go inform Tamahome about the development."
Suboshi nodded and turned to find Tamahome. After getting as far away from Nakago as possible, he bit his lip. /Do I really want them getting hurt? Aniki, what should I do?/
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"Damn, this place is dreary."
"You can say that again, no da."
The dungeons, further down from where Miaka was held, were much more daunting than either had expected. They had the smell of mildew and blood, and there was nearly no light, except for the few torches that lit the hall. It was cold and the faint 'plip' sound of water dripping would probably be the only thing that would keep someone from going insane.
Ryoko was floating above the ground, eyes darting from one side to the next, looking for something, while Chichiri had transformed back to his original self, eyes also scanning the dark corridor.
Kiyone's eyes flickered half-way open when she heard footsteps approaching. /God, don't let it be the blonde asshole . . ./ she thought. Already, she felt like passing out again; the pain was undescribable, like her whole body was on fire, and her vision was grey around the edges. However, what she saw made her think she was hallucinating. /It can't be . . ./ She thought before she gave voice to it. "Ryoko?"
Ryoko blinked and turned to her left. What she saw made her blood run cold. "Oh sh*t, Kiyone!" Chichiri blinked as Ryoko floated into the cell on their left. With a muttered spell, he unlocked the cell door and rushed in. He felt himself gasp at what he saw.
Kiyone was hanging limply by her wrists from the ceiling with multiple cris-cross wounds covering her body from shoulders to toe. Red welts and newly broken skin were the result of recent floggings, while the older ones were already beginning to show signs of infection. Her breathing was labored, but she was smiling weakly at Ryoko. "Hey . . ." She said.
"Look what that blonde bastard did to you!" Ryoko exclaimed. Chichiri muttered another spell, and the chains around her wrists vanished. She fell heavily into Ryoko's arms and winced in pain.
"We need to get her to Mitsukake as soon as possible, no da." Chichiri said, gently taking Kiyone from Ryoko. Ryoko raised an eyebrow and Chichiri just shrugged. "You're the only one who can attack, no da." He said, lifting Kiyone into his arms.
"But little good that will do." Three pairs of eyes turned to where the voice originated from and out from the shadows stepped out Nakago. "You won't be leaving here alive." He said with a smile.
"Drop . . . dead . . . ass . . . hole." Kiyone rasped, fire burning in her eyes.
Nakago smirked. "Still defiant I see." Kiyone managed a weak smirk, while Ryoko stepped in front of Chichiri and Kiyone.
"Chichiri, get Kiyone out of here, now!" She whispered. Chichiri nodded and teleported out of the cell with Kiyone. Ryoko looked at the shogun and smirked. "Now, it's payback, you blonde asshole." She let loose an energy blast like the one she used earlier against him. He smirked again and created a chi barrier, but his smirk faded into a frown as Ryoko also teleported out of the cell.
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Chichiri had picked a random spot to teleport to, and found that they were about two halls down from where Miaka and Tasuki were. He looked down at the girl in his arms with worry. She looked back up at him and sightly cocked her head to the side. "What's you're name?" She asked weakly.
Chichiri gave a soft smile. "Suzaku Shichiseishi Chichiri." He said.
"So, you're . . . another one like . . . Tamahome, ne?" Chichiri froze slightly.
"Do you know where Tamahome is, Kiyone-san?"
Kiyone gave something like a weak laugh. "I'm sorry . . . but I don't."
Chichiri nodded and headed down the corridor, slow enough not to jostle Kiyone around, and blinked as he rounded a corner. Was it possible or was there a flamed-haired bandit tied to a post complete with tessen, fangs, earrings and necklace right in front of him? "Tasuki, what are you doing here, no da?"
"UNTIE ME RIGHT NOW! DAMNIT, MIAKA'S THE ONE WHO DID THIS!!"
Chichiri didn't waste time, as he gently laid Kiyone on the ground, untied Tasuki's bonds, and lifted Kiyone into his arms again.
Tasuki blinked as he looked at the now unconscious Kiyone. "Who's she and what the hell happened to her?"
"Her name is Kiyone, Ryoko's friend, no da." Chichiri said. "Nakago tortured her."
Tasuki's eyes had widened. "Sh*t!" He said. He blinked and looked around. "Where's Ryoko?" he asked.
"She'll be joining us shortly, no da." Chichiri said. "Let's concentrate on finding Miaka now, na no da. She's in danger by herself."
Tasuki nodded and the two headed to where Tamahome said he would meet Miaka, one thought floating through his mind. /Please, be OK, Ryoko . . ./
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"Now die, Suzaku no Miko." As Tamahome swung his weapon back to put an end to the life of Miaka, Tasuki jumped forward, taking the blow that was meant for his Miko, and carried her to safety.
"Tasuki! Are you alright, no da?" Chichiri said, laying Kiyone down on the grass beside him.
"I'm fine, but Miaka . . .!"
"Miaka, speak to us, no da!"
"She's unconscious. I'm amazed that she lasted this long, hurt as badly as she is."
Tamahome held his weapon in front of him. "Suzaku Shichiseishi. You saved me the trouble of looking for you."
Chichiri gaped. "Tamahome? Whose side are you on no da?!"
"You're the one who broke Miaka's arm . . . am I right, Tamahome?!" Rage laced every letter, and amber eyes flashed dangerously. "I'm right, aren't I?" Tasuki stood up and turned to face Tamahome.
"Tasuki, calm down, no da!"
"Not just her arm . . . she was looking forward to seeing you and you completely destroyed her feelings. No matter what the reason, I WON'T FORGIVE YOU!!!"
Tamahome smirked. "You won't forgive me? Then what will you do?"
"Bash your head in!"
"Tasuki, stop this no da! Tamahome's a Suzaku Shichiseishi, he's one of US!"
"Shut the hell up! I would never do anything like this! Is that what friends do?!" Thus, the battle between friends began.
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Chichiri winced as Tasuki was literally beat into a pulp. After Miaka had awoken and begged Tasuki not to kill Tamahome, he refused to raise his fists in self defense. /If this keeps up,/ Chichiri thought, /Tasuki will be killed no da./ He visibly flinched when the bandit was sent into a tree by Tamahome.
Bruised and bloody, Tasuki managed a laugh. "You aren't too smart are you buddy? You thought it would take that to finish me off."
"You're right." Tamahome said. "I should stop playing around."
Tasuki turned to look at the monk. "Chichiri! Find Ryoko and get the hell outta here! Do it while I buy some time!"
Chichiri didn't want to abandon Tasuki to his fate, but he had little choice. He raised his hand to teleport himself, Miaka, and Kiyone out of there, and found his power blocked. /Nakago's around here somewhere!/ Chichiri thought alarmed. /He's been planning this all along!/ Desperate, Chichiri teleported the other two and himself into the bushes in an attempt to hide them from the shogun's view.
True to his thoughts, the shogun appeared in-between of Tasuki and Tamahome. Tasuki smiled. "So you finally show yourself . . ." /I'll take the chance./ Tasuki leapt up into the air, whipping out his tessen and yelling "I've been waiting for this!"
Nakago just looked up at him, the blue character 'heart' flashing before Tasuki was hit with a chi blast. Tasuki laid on the ground, unmoving. "Fool. Your powers no longer work inside this barrier." The blonde glanced at Tamahome. "He was quite an annoying distraction, wasn't he?" Tamahome just smirked.
"I . . . ain't out yet . . ." Tasuki said, lifting his head up to look at Nakago.
"Still alive? Well, that won't be the case for long." As Nakago held out his hand to blast Tasuki into oblivion, an energy disk flew toward him from above, screaming as it went. Turning around, Nakago created a chi barrier to protect himself from the blast. Everyone looked up and saw Ryoko's silhouette in front of the moon.
"Forget me already asshole?" Ryoko asked, hand on her hip, gold eyes glowing with anger.
Nakago smirked. "Of course not, though you'll be nothing but history soon."
Ryoko growled, holding both of her hands forward. "We'll see about that!" An energy ball was created in her hands and shot many blasts, all of which Nakago deflected with just one hand. Ryoko gasped.
"You are fun to play with, but I have no time to deal with you." Nakago sent multiple chi blasts toward Ryoko, who either moved to the side or disappeared to avoid them. After the sixth blast, however, she found that she wasn't so lucky after all. The blast managed to catch her left side and she winced. Everything stood still for a total of five seconds, only with Ryoko's last thought flashing through her head.
/Tasuki . . . minna . . . sorry I failed./
Ryoko let a blood-curling scream, flying into the bushes right next to Miaka, Chichiri, and Kiyone. (AN: Think Ep. 28 when Ryoko faced Kagato)
Tasuki watched the scene with wide eyes, shocked beyond words before he saw red. "You bastard!" He yelled, struggling to his feet, the character 'wing' glowing brightly on his arm. "You're gonna pay!"
Nakago's eyes widened in surprise as he felt Tasuki's chi increase, as did Chichiri's, before a cracking and shattering sound caught his attention. Looking up, Chichiri saw the barrier placed by Nakago cracking under Tasuki's chi. When Chichiri felt the shogun's barrier completely break, he teleported all five of them back to Konan.
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Seventh chapter completely done!
SessyRyo: I thought about making Ryoko the decoy, but then you wouldn't get the Tas/Ryo scene. And I didn't say you couldn't kill Nakago, just let me have a piece of him first ^_^ I'll even gift wrap him for you when I'm done with him, OK?
AzureNeko and Xelloss Shoujo: Welcome back! I'm jealous as well that you two got to go to a con and I didn't. No cons are ever held here, the Capital of the Middle of Nowhere. (AKA: New Mexico) *pout*
Sw33tSaiyanPrincess (CHELLE): You're allowed to like Nakago, but I see him as a bastard that should burn in one of the eight worst hells. *nods firmly* But, I'm glad you like my story!
