I'm beginning to think that this is going to be a long story...

Chapter Four: Why do I feel this way?

San's POV

Ashitaka screamed and the demonic powers looked like snakes trying to devour him. Then suddenly a white power seemed to force the snakes back into the arm. Ashitaka slumped to the ground unconscious.

I didn't want to touch him or kill him. He was glowing white.

Him. A human.

I growled and sheathed my knife.

Next time I will kill him. I WILL KILL HIM.

Then a voice within me asked me question.

Are you afraid of him?

"Shut up." I snapped, but the voice persisted.

He is not glowing anymore. Kill him now and your job is done.

I don't know why, but I felt strange. I didn't want to kill him now. He lay there now, with a straw cape and mask. I slipped forward and pulled his mask down and stepped back quickly with my knife ready. I lowered it and looked into his face. He looked peaceful, as if he hadn't had peace for a long time.

What's wrong with you?

I shook my head. Then I put a straight cut beneath his right eye. Blood welled a little and trickled down his face. I smirked and walked into the forest.

That is my warning to you. Next time you and all the other humans will die.

Then a feeling rose up in me. What was it? Hate, sadness? I stared into the moon.

Why do I feel this way?