Through The Eyes Of The Assassin- Part 12
By: Roaring Flames
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Reflections: Eyes Of Fire and Souls Of Rage… The wind blew through the streets of Kyoto as the grounds ran red with blood from the fallen wolves. Swords like deadly claws of death rained down blow after blow on the enemy. The smell of death polluted the once fresh air, into the smell of merciless blood and steel. The once quiet streets were then filled with the sounds of men dropping dead like dogs and clings and clangs of katanas hungry for blood. On the river side of Kyoto, it was the calm before the storm and a mighty one it was going to be…"Well who's gonna go first? Come on im waiting…" Kotori mocked while leaning against a building, smirking. Taunting was indeed the power play she needed to get someone to move. Things were quite boring and only the fireflies seemed to not notice the battle that was going to take place there. Sai clenched her fist in rage her normal blue eyes flickered amber slightly. Kotori noticed the changed and smiled. It looks like the rumors were false; Sai DID have one resemblance with her father. But to be sure that she was right, Kotori drew her blade and pointed it to Sai.
"She's challenging you Sai. Don't worry I'll fight and you run." Okita said as he drew his blade and turned towards Sai. But, instead of seeing Sai standing there he saw nothing. He heard a clash of metal in the direction where the hitokiri was standing. She didn't?! She never used a blade in combat, she'll get killed! Okita just watched from the sidelines as the inexperienced, fledgling finally took her first flight…
Sai charged with speed she never even knew she had and drew her blade at in incredible speed. Kotori drew her blade and countered. Sparks flew from the metal-to-metal contact and briefly light the surrounding area. The swords then broke apart and the two wielders slid to a stop on opposite sides of their battlefield. Sai arm started to shake violently and she began to pant. Kotori on the other hand, gave no sign of wear but instead got into a battoujutsu stance. Leg spread apart, sheath in the hand, and blade to the ready. The only thing left was time and patience. Sai was brain dead on what she was going to do, fear started to take its toll on her. But, an idea came to her at the last second. Her body started to work on instinct and she somehow got into the Gototsu (Sp?) zero stances. Kotori smirked, things were going to get very interesting now and it was going to be one Hellava show for bystanders, mainly Okita.
Okita stood there watching the battle between a veteran and a rookie. What would the outcome be? Okita saw the two break away from each other and fall into familiar stances. The Battoujutsu and Gototsu stances. What going on here? How did she learn the Gototsu, when her Captain Saitou never taught her himself. That she as hell isn't a beginners move and not without years of practice. Well at least she's got one of her father's genes and luckily for her it's his fighting techniques. 'It's not everyday a rookie takes on a seasoned pro, make it a good one Sai or this may be your last!' He thought as the battle began to brew. Only hoping the best for the co-captain of the third Shinsengumi squad and that nothing would interrupt this battle…
Kenshin ran through alleys to get in position for a better view of the battles going on. He watched the as the streets of Kyoto ran red with blood of it's victims. But, that wasn't what he was looking for. Oh no, it was Kotori he was trying to track down. He used his god-like speed to get through the bloody chaos unnoticed. Kenshin searched the dark alleys and the streets, but no sign of that damn girl. The only place he never looked was the riverside. Kenshin smacked himself mentally. Duh! Hitokiri normally operate near rivers just in case they need a quick get away. He dashed of toward the river leaving behind a mess of a massacre…
To Be Continued…
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