"Where is he?"
"Its all your fault."
"..no..i…please…I didn't mean…."
"Its all your fault!"
"I didn't think that….."
"Get out of my sight!"
Kimura awoke with warm tears rolling down her cheek. What ever that was, she could feel Koraseru's emotion. Kimura sat up and thought, as the emotion slowly faded.
About noon, Kimura accompanied Sazuki to his shed, where he completed the potion. "I don't know how long this will effect you, or how long it will take to set in……but are you ready? Sazuki asked. "Yes." Kimura said firmly. "And when Ryu and Kurama get here, I will be Koraseru…" Kimura said. Sazuki poured an exact amount of potion, giving it to Kimura. She drank it in one big gulp. "It tastes like fruit." Kimura said.
Just then there was a knock on the door. Sazuki walked over and opened it to find a man with horns and purple hair. "Ah….i was woundering what took you so long." Sazuki said. The man walked in. "Who are you?" Kimura asked. "Im Shishi wakumaru." The demon answered. "Can I ask you something? Shishi asked. "Sure." Sazuki answered. "you wouldn't happen to have pissed Kyozame off would you?" He asked. "No why?"
"Cuz he demons are raiding your house right now." He said. Sazuki looked back at Kimura who looked horrified. "We have to go now!" Sazuki said. "what do we do…..I feel really drowsy…..i think the potion is setting in." Kimura said falling to her knees. "Shishi…..take kimura as far away from here as possible…..ill destract them…..she took my potion to get her old demon side back…..so your going to have to cary her." Sazui said. Kimura could feel herself black out.
Kimura awoke on shishi's back. They were in the forest, and he was running really fast. Kimura noticed she had not gone thorugh her transformation. "Did the potion not work?" She asked. "Don't worry…..his stuff always works…..i cant go any further than this." He said putting her down. They will catch me at this rate..…I suggest using this." Shishi said pulling out a white long piece of cloth. "it sends you to other dimensions..…hopefully it will send you far away from here." He said. "is there any other way?" Kimura asked. "Not really." Shishi said. "Don't worry…..youll be fine. Ive done it a trillion times. Sazuki told me to tell you to go to the temple place you were supposed to meet your friends at! Good luck!" He said. He through the cape like cloth ver her body. Kimura could feel herself being thrown every which way. Kimura passed out once more along the way.
Kimura awoke lying on the ground. She stood up slowly, walking around. She was a few miles away from the temple. "This will be easy." She said. She grabbed her throat. Her voice was different. She then looked at her hands. She now had claws. She looked behind her to find a long smooth striped tail of red and orange. She felt for her ears, feeling the fuzzy furry ones. She could remember her memory slowly coming back, about location and everything…..but not her personal life much. "This will be a lot easier." She said. She felt pain in her arms, falling to the ground. Something green was bounding her by the arms.
"Yes, this will be easier." Came kyozame's voice. He moved his finger up. The force of the green bindings brought Koraseru up to her feet. Are you going to help me find that book?" He asked. "Why would I do that?" She asked. "Do you not remember what my dear brother did to you? If I were you, I would get my revenge. "I don't remember much." She answered. "If I tell you your past, would you help me get the book?" Kyozame asked. "Whats the point. The only reason why Kimura and I are trying to remember is so we could get the book. It would be pointless if we remember…and give you the book." She said. "Don't you ever wonder why Kurama looks so sad now around you? And why ryu gives him such a hard time? Koraseru shrugged. "how about Kurounue…..huh?" He asked. "its your fault he's dead." He said. Koraseru looked at him. She could remember Kurounue. He was a very good friend…..and was probably the only person she could tell her secrets to. He was always there for her. "no…..i….."
"Yes it is ……and then Kurama was upset you know….." Kyozame said. "No I don't know!!how am I responsible for my best friends death?" She asked. "Ah…..well……I think you would have to agree to give me the book……in return, I will tell you everything there is to know about your past, and ill throw in a partnership of ruling the world….something like that."
"…..deal." Koraseru said looking at her feet. Kyozame unbound her. "in order to get the book, you should really remember things…..lets give you a tour of the temple…..
They both stepped inside, the smell of decay made them both wince, as they walked around. "Seem familiar?" Kyozame asked. "Maybe?" Koraseru said trying to remember real hard.
"Ill give you this." Kyozame started. "The book, was found down that passage way. As dodged the traps…..which no longer exist…..something ran through your mind…..the death of a friend, that resulted in a confrontation between you and that special someone…..you had such a troubled mind. On the other hand, your real partner, knowing you were going to betray him, cooperated anyway, getting the book with you, even though he knew very well you would soon give it away. He was going to take the book from you, but decided he wanted to kill you instead."
"What? Ryu…was going to kill me?" Koraseru asked.
"Little did he know I was going to be there. I knew he was going to do this, and stopped him with my presence. He then told you to run away with the book. He would take it after I had left, but he didn't know you were going to kill yourself and hide the book…..in short, right now he is using you." Kyozame said.
Koraseru could feel herself shaking. She couldn't believe what she as hearing. "How did Ryu know I was going to ……betray him?" Koraseru asked. "I told him……he was in such an angry mood he told me he was going to kill you, so I showed up at the temple, pretending to want the book, so you would both have to run, saving you from being killed by my dear brother.
"You…..i…..but……..that never happened." Koraseru stated. "excuse me?" Kyozame asked. "That never happened…...i was never going to betray Ryu! You!...you framed me! You wanted him to kill me! Just so you could have him back as a partner! You only showed up cuz you though he couldn't do it! And then you stuck your demons on me for the book!" Koraseru yelled. Green rings appeared around Koraseru. They bound her tightly, sucking all of her spirit energy out of her. "Perhaps I gave you too much information…..are you going to help me get that book or not?" Kyozame asked. "What kind of asshole are you! I was never going to help you!" Koraseru screamed. "You will get that book for me, and it will be the last thing you will ever do!" Kyozame yelled. "You are going to sit in that dungeon until you remember! I don't care if you are half eaten away by maggots by the time you give in!
Koraseru started crying. She was helpless. She held up her fists, looking a the shackles. There was no use. None of her powers could break the lock. Everyone was now going to suffer…..and it was all her fault. She brought her knees up to her chest, burying her head in her knees. She gasped as she felt a comforting hand on her shoulder. She looked up. Her vision was blurred with tears, but she could make out a man wear mostly black, the same man who helped her before. She whipped her tears, and got a good look at him. "Please…..dont cry Koraseru." He said. His voice made her shiver. He looked so familiar. His black hat, black corset looking thing, and the pendant he wore around his neck…..the pendant. "k…..kurounue?" she asked, more tears falling down her cheek. "It cant be you…..you …..died." She said. "As long as we have these…we'll be together in spirit." He said holding up his pendant. He held his hands out, touching the shackles. They broke of imidiately.
Right away, Koraseru flung her arms around Kurounue almost knocking him over. "I missed you so much." She said crying once more. "Im so sorry." She said. "For what?" Kurounue asked embracing her. "It was my fault…..im …..I cant remember why…but I know....it was my fault. I could feel the guilt…..i just cant remember." She said. Kurounue shook his head "No…..it wasn't your fault. Don't you ever think that, no matter what anyone else tells you. It wasn't your fault. People accused you because it was coincidental type of situation, and they were letting off steam like Kurama. Kurounue hugged her tighter, kissing the top of her head. "Come on, lets get you out of here." He said.
"Where would I go?" Koraseru asked. "Ryu thinks I have betray him…..Kurama…..is not telling me something…….if I get the book…..im probably going to prison….and I don't know where to find the guys…..." Koraseru cried. "They are here…." Kurounue said. " They had found one of your friends, who transported them here with his cape…..don't worry……"
They both walked out of the temple to find Touya, Jin, Ryu and Kurama standing there. "Koraseru! Your alive!" He ran up to her, hugging her tightly. He put her down, realizing the situation. They both looked down at the ground. "That..…that was weird."
"Yeah it was…..." Koraseru answered. They both laughed. She hugged jin and Touya, then walked over to Kurama. She hesitated. A feeling inside of her wanted to embrace him so much, but something was holding her back. "Im sorry….." She said. "What?" Kurama asked. "For……for what ever pain I caused you…...im not sure of what it is yet…..but my heart feels guilty..…and I need to appoligize to you for something…..so im deeply sorry. Ryu…." She said walking back over to him. "Im also sorry…..for what ever I did….." She said. He shook his head. "You didn't do anything…..i did…..i realized my brother had framed you…..im sorry for always being in your face about Kurama" He said. Koraseru smiled, still feeling a little confused. "Im afraid my memory has not come back to me that much. Koraseru said. "It will." Ryu said
"Are we all happy now?" Kurounue asked. "Kurounue?" Ryu and Kurama asked at the same time. Kurounue shook Ryu's hand, while Ryu whispered what seemed like an "im sorry" into Kurounues ear, confusing Koraseru. "For what?" She asked herself. Kurounue smiled at Ryu and mouthed an "its ok". Kurounue walked up to Kurama, and hugged him. "Im sorry……but I must go now. i have set things right..and I know most of you will turn out ok. Koraseru…..Kimura…..i will always be with you." He said turning to her. "Will I ever see you again?" She asked. "Perhaps." He said. He kissed Koraseru on the cheek, and slowly faded away. "Most of us? What did he mean by that?" Koraseru asked Kurama. "Im afraid i…..i don't know….." Kurama said.
"There you are!" Kyozame shouted. Green rings bound everyone accept for Ryu and Koraseru. "My patients grow thin….where is the book." He yelled. "Your friends will go if you do not tell me where the book is." He said holding up a gun. "Well that's not fair. "Ryu said. "One by one they will go." He said loading the gun. "I ..…cant remember." Koraseru shrieked. "Kurama shall go first." Kyozame said amused with his new toy. "No! please! It will come to me!." She yelled. "1 more minute." He said. Koraseru panicked. She felt Ryu grab her hand really tightly. She turned to him. Ryu leaned in kissing her on the lips. Koraseru felt strange. She could feel Ryu's emotion filling her body. it was painful. A sad emotion, sorrow, guilt, and no room for happiness. He finally pulled away. "I hope….." He whispered. "That would make up for all the stupid things I have done. Please forgive me for what I have done and what im about to do. Its for your own good." He said. "What are you….." Kimura was cut off. She was sent flying through the air landing hard on the ground. She grabbed har face. It felt like it was falling off.
"You…….slapped me." She said getting to her feet, a tear running down her cheek. Koraseru opened her mouth to speak, but stopped. She turned around looking at the path. I was now even more familiar than ever. She could feel everything coming back to her.