Sorry!!! GOMEN!!!! I didn't realize I didn't put for the scene changes!! AHG!!! FORGIVE MEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! I promise I'll put them!!! nod nod And... I WILL UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!! ;;
Chapter 5: The Puppet
Sano ran towards the Dojo with the half-conscious woman in his arms. For a moment there, he allowed his mind to be taken over by the thoughts of bringing this woman to safety. He was nearing a clearing from the forest he crossed when he saw a figure bent over in the middle, kneeling and muttering something. He hid in the bushes and listened for a while, hoping that the woman would hold on for a few moments just to satisfy his curiosity.
"Oh great god of the underworld, Hades, I ask for the power to continue controlling the minds of my half-sister and my niece..." The man said, obviously buried in deep contemplation, eyes closed, and unaware of his surroundings.
'What is this man talking about? Is this black magic?' Sano thought as he glanced at Tomoe to make sure she's still fine.
Suddenly, the man's eyes opened and his face strained, as if every fiber of his face was being pulled to every direction. His arms were outstretched in front of his face as if he was controlling something. Suddenly, the air around them became colder and the leaves began swirling around the man.
'What is this guy doing?' Sano thought, not daring to take his eyes away from the scene in front of him.
Back at the Kamiya Dojo, Yume was sleeping peacefully while Kaoru decided to practice her stitching. While she was sewing, Yume immediately shot up like a puppet being controlled by invisible strings. She was so quiet in moving that Kaoru never noticed Yume getting up.
The girl stood on her tip toes as she grabbed Kenshin's Sakabatou hanging on the wall. She slowly removed the sheath and stared at its edge, her eyes unblinking and void of emotion. It was like she wasn't even aware of her actions. Yume crept silently towards Kaoru and stopped merely inches in front of her. Yume raised the sword just above her head and swung. By the time Kaoru noticed what was going on, it was too late.
Sano's knees were starting to ache from crouching too long behind the bushes and his arms are slowly falling asleep because of the woman's weight. By now, Sano decided to leave the strange man alone and bring the woman 'home'.
As he got up, the man in a trance asked, "Where is Sanosuke Sagara?" to apparently no one.
Sano was shocked and started towards the man. 'This guy knows me? Who is this man?"
"Where is Sanosuke Sagara?" Yume asked Kaoru again. Kaoru already received 2 cuts, one on her right arm and another on her left cheek. Her arm is bleeding profusely by now and her embroidery is already bloodied. Kaoru only stared up at Yume in shock and confusion and wasn't even able to utter a scream for help.
"I'll ask you again, where is Sanosuke Sagara?" Yume asked. This time, harshly. Her voice lost all its dignity and softness...as if a different person was talking instead of Yume.
Kaoru gulped and tears started welling up her eyes. 'I haven't even told Kenshin what I feel yet...and this is how it will all end?' She thought.
"If you won't tell me, then die!" Yume held The Sakabatou tightly, its killing edge positioned to slice through Kaoru's neck. Yume swung the sword as hard as she could and Kaoru could only scream "NOOOOOOO!!!"