Pitch Black Chapter 2: Coincidences, coincidences
[Announcements: New character: SAYURI, 19, long and straight black hair, blue eyes, Kameko's rival, very intimidating, and she also has a huge ego. Like all rivals. --; OH, btw, I'm from pRO. Philippine Ragnarok Online. I just enjoy speaking and writing … and typing…. In english better than in my own dialect.
Copyrights/Disclaimers: I OWN Kameko and all the other invented characters in this story. I don't own Setoshii and the some other characters to come, however. MY FRIENDS OWN THEM. Therefore no copying. If you do, man I will hurt you. D: I'm very touchy when it comes to copycats. I DO NOT OWN Payon town, or Ragnarok Online, however. I just don't. Don't ask why. You know I'm not going to answer. XD
-ON TO THE STORY-]
The two ninjas looked up instantly to the place where the voice was coming from, the window. The face of a female ninja smiled maliciously at them. Her straight black hair was messy, but they still showed her piercingly blue eyes, and not even a trace of friendliness could be found."Sayuri..!!"
"Hello, Kameko." Said the tall female ninja, the so-called 'Sayuri'. "Looks like you got your pretty little face a big fat 'F' for being late." She hopped down from the window and crossed the room, stopping exactly in front of Kameko.
"What's going on here, Sayuri? Who sent you?"
"The big boss, of course. And then I readily agreed, seeing that it was a perfect chance to make you look bad. Again."
"Why you little—"
"Uh, uh, uh! You nasty little girl. Don't you throw mean words at your elders!"
"Just because you're older doesn't mean that you deserve my respect. "
"Oooww. Hit me right in the chest."
Kameko couldn't take anymore intimidation from Sayuri. Before she [and Setoshii] could control herself, she was on top of her, threatening to slit of her throat as her dagger hovered not more than half an inch before Sayuri's throat.
"Why are you here? Who sent you?" Kameko asked, her grip around the dagger tightening.
"I already answered your question." Sayuri replied, her face not showing the slightest trace of an emotion.
"So your leader sent you. I'm sure, though, that he wouldn't send you just to make fun of us."
"I was assigned to the same mission as yours."
"Wow. And that coincidence was not made on purpose?"
"No."
"Liar. Two different clan leaders assign two different ninjas—three, rather—on the same mission without being aware of it. Not likely, missy."
"Fine. I eavesdropped—
"Being the perfect filthy little sneak that you are, pond scum."
"Whatever. I eavesdropped through your mission briefings and told the leader about it. He told me to go and investigate."
"What for?"
"We're your enemy clan. It's kind of an 'enemy' thing to do."
Kameko rolled her eyes. "…Save me from the cliches."
"That's all he told me to do. Investigate."
"You weren't told to kill this man?" Kameko asked, motioning towards the dead body.
"No. When I got here, he was already dead."
"What!?"
"It doesn't matter if you don't believe me. I know it's true."
Kameko studied Sayuri's eyes well. Though they appeared blank and nondescript, Kameko could tell that there was no lie in what she had just said. Giving up, she put away the dagger and picked herself up from the ground.
Sayuri did the same. For a few seconds there was nothing but absolute silence. Then Sayuri looked at the dead body and picked it up.
"I'll get rid of this."
Kameko nodded, while Sayuri spoke again: "I'll investigate through this."
"Same here.." Kameko mumbled as Sayuri jumped up to the window and was no longer in sight.
Kameko stood in silence for another few seconds, until Setoshii put his hand on her shoulder.
"We have to go."
"Mm."
"Kame?"
"Oh right- sorry- I was thinking."
And with that the two ninjas fled and were gone.
….
It didn't take long before the two ninjas found a perfect spot to set up camp in the forest. Setoshii managed to make a bonfire, and with that the two sat down and were silent.
"…"
"Are you still thinking about what happened earlier?"
"How could I not? It's all too weird." Kameko answered quietly, and almost in a whisper, but Setoshii heard her. "Who killed the guy before we did- and why?"
"Don't pressure yourself too much on that thought. You should get some rest."
"Today was a long day, huh?"
"Mm. We should be able to get back to Prontera city by tomorrow."
"Tree-hopping does its wonders…" Kameko laughed softly. Setoshii smiled and nodded. "Well, I'm exhausted. I'm going to go hit the sack."
"Alright, good night. May the bed bugs bite you hard and make your ass hurt like hell the next morning."
"Yeah, you too. Good night."
And with that, all was silent. Kameko stayed up for a little longer [thinking] before realizing that she was exhausted as well. She jumped up on top of a tree branch and took a look at the view of the beautiful night sky, different now since the stars and moon had come out again, and that really helped because Kameko soon fell into a gentle slumber.
….
The brightly shining sun greeted Kameko and Setoshii with great pride the next morning as they arrived into the south gates of Prontera City. Too bad Kameko hated the sun, because if she didn't it would have been a really beautiful sight. Oh, and she found the kafra highly annoying, too.
"Conceited bitch, that woman is.""You're just jealous because she's way hotter than you."
Kameko coughed. "Ahem! Excuse me? Am I supposed to care? Let me demonstrate a perfect kafra lady: Ooh, like, oh no! A zit! Ugh! MEDIC!" And with that she rolled her eyes.
"Oh my gosh, you sound like the young kafra outside the north gate."
"Exactly. Oh, look- Aiex and Momo there."
As the two stopped in front of the vegetable merchant's stand [Setoshii greeted the merchant with a huge smile. Kameko could really tell that he was trying hard as to Setoshii had no people skills.] their good friend Aiexandrea along with Momoko, Kameko's twin sister [who knows everything about Kameko- including the fact that she is a ninja. Oh, and Kameko hates her guts. Momoko, as it appeared, was extremely hot—but completely dumb.] was discussing some buisness with what appeared to be a random acolyte.
"….So if I give you a hundred blue gems for four-hundred and seventy zennies each.. The total price would sum up to… OH HEY KAMEKO, HELLO SETOSHII!"
Momoko smiled and waved stupidly at them. Kameko grunted.
"She'sstillascheerfuluntilnow.Asformysister?She'sstilladumbass."
"Shut up, Kameko!"
Aiexandrea didn't seem to hear the rude comment that Kameko threw at her, so instead, she went on and introduced someone to the two.
"Guys, I'd like you to meet someone."
"?"
"Come out, you idiot!" Aiex hissed at what appeared to be the wall. Of course, everyone looked at her funny [and the acolyte she was dealing with walked away, seeing that he just might be dealing with a retard], but then a male assassin suddenly popped out of nowhere, and Kameko figured that he was using the typical technique called "Hide". Hide was the technique used by thieves and assassins in times of danger, or maybe just for plain fun- they would be able to blend into their surroundings, like a chameleon, and be "invisible" for a limited amount of time. The male figure then spoke.
"The name's Setoshi. Setoshi Hayashibara."
Momoko squealed. "OOOOH! THAT'S JUST LIKE JAMES BOND! Name's Bond. James Bond. HAHAHA! Wheee!"
And everyone looked at her funny.
"..? ….. …!! OH MY GOD, SETOSHII HIS NAME IS JUST LIKE YOURS!"
"Um, yeah, I kind of figured so, Momoko." Setoshii said weirdly.
"Itoldyoushewasadumbass."
"Shush."
"It IS a huge coincidence, isn't it?" Kameko said.
"It is. Hi. Aiex told me a lot about you, Kameko?" Setoshi said, brushing away the patch of blue hair that covered his right eye.
Kameko, being the complete anti-social that she was, mumbled a short 'Hi' and then quickly turned away. Momoko then whispered into Kameko's ear: "He's one of you guys. A ninya."
Kameko had no idea of what the hell a 'ninya' was, but she was sure that Momoko meant 'ninja.' She shot Setoshi a piercing glare, and luckily enough, Setoshi did not see.
As Kameko had predicted, Aiexandrea had asked Setoshi for some training help. Setoshi agreed and took them to a certain part in sograt desert where monsters that looked like red trees with a face, arms and feet called "Elder Wilows" resided. Momoko and Aiexandrea were having some great fun whacking the poor beasts. Oh well, not like any of them cared anyway.
A few minutes later, Momoko and Aiexandrea got tired, so they decided to sit down. Momoko then got the stupid idea of a story-telling circle. Nobody cared, but they all agreed anyway.
"Could you tell me another story of one of your adventures, Mister Hayashibaraaaa? Peeeaaaaaaas?" Momoko begged, giving Setoshi her all-time famous "puppy pout".
"Allright, allright." Setoshi said, motioning to Aiexandrea, Kameko and Setoshii. They all sat down [much to the two ninjas' displeasure.]
Setoshi talked about how he ventured through Byalan with his priestess friend, hunting down mermaid-like-creatures called Obeaunes and picking up their hearts ["Because they could be sold for a rather fair amount of money." Kameko grunted. "Boring," She mumbled.]. Then he explained of how he was at a beautiful ancient-looking city the other night ["So full of trees and traditions, and it was right nearby the lush forest, too."] and how he was touring a large house, filled with trees plants and a huge rock garden. Kameko then perked up. "A rock garden..?"
"Yes, it was beautiful, situated exactly at the center of the building. Wonderful architecture if you ask me."
Setoshii then made eye contact with Kameko. She mouthed something to him, and Setoshii figured that she was saying: 'wasn't the rock garden of the palace at it's CENTER?'. he merely shrugged and decided to listen to more of Setoshi's blabbering.
"…And the palace guards- oh yes, jolly fellows they were. A—
Kameko then abruptly stood up, startling everyone. "SHIT!"
"!?"
"DID YOU JUST SAY PALACE!?"
"Yes.. I was touring a palace. Why?"
Setoshii, having to cover up for Kameko's carelessness, pulled her forcibly back down ["OW!"] and explained a white lie to Setoshi.
"Um, K-Kameko just really loves palaces. She thinks they're all absolutely lovely!"Kameko glared at him. "What are you saying? Monarchy is crap."
"It's called saving your butt. Not my fault you hate everything. Just play along."
Kameko grumbled and did as told. But as she did, only one thing remained glued to her mind until much later into the day.
If her guesses were right, and they really seemed so- Sayuri wasn't the only other intruder inside the palace.
-End of Chapter 2-
[A/N: Oh my gosh. Four full pages in microsoft word, all consisting of absolutely nothing but boredom. I have to make it up to you.. [and myself] in the following chappies. BTW, Reviews really make my day a happy one. Flames make me bite you. :D The difference between our main character Setoshii and the other one is that the other one only has one I in his name. Get it? Good. Whee.]