A/N: I was so mad that my step dad came and interrupted my updating last time!! And to Summoner-of –the-Silver-Wolf, yes! He ALWAYS comes at the wrong times!!!! And a special thanks to HieiFan666 and Reborn-soul-09 for checking out and reviewing The Other Captive! Onto the story! (Which is almost over sadly.) This will be a short chap. 'cause it was really supposed to be the last part of ch.9, so I'll put up ch.11 too!
Chapter 10: Batting Throwing Stars
Sakari's POV
Hoshi drew throwing stars. He threw one at me and I wielded my katana like a bat. I was an excellent softball player. The star bounced off my blade and was sent back at a startled Hoshi. He used the speed I had inherited to move.
I felt something sink into the back of my shoulder blade. "Ugh." I said as I was propelled forward a step. "Sakari!" I heard Hiei yell. He left Paul with a blur and was by my side. I had turned around to face Hoshi, who had thrown a star from behind me.
Hiei reached behind me and pulled it out. I winced but I knew it had to come out. He threw it at Hoshi, who blurred again. Hiei and I immediately got back to back so Hoshi couldn't sneak up on us again. But Hoshi didn't reappear; instead Paul attacked me from the side. I turned and blocked his sword. Hiei, I felt, turned with me as Hoshi reappeared to attack both our exposed backs. He had retrieved his whip and was now fighting Hiei.
Suddenly Hoshi's whip came around my katana and jerked it out of my hands. I dodged as Paul tried to impale me with his sword. 'Where is Hiei?!' I thought frantically.
I looked behind me to see Hoshi standing over Hiei with his whip ready. "Hiei!" I cried. I automatically raised my palm to defend the demon I loved. "You can't use your spirit ability." Paul told me. I could tell from his tone he was enjoying this. But I ignored him and fired anyway. At first nothing happened, then I felt a searing pain through my body as raw red energy crackled around me. I kept concentrating as I saw Hoshi's whip come down.
A spirit arrow flew out of my palm and hit the whip, knocking it astray, then three more were sent flying at Hoshi. The pain intensified and I screamed, losing all concentration. I felt tears coming out of my eyes and streaming down my face. I managed to say "Hiei…" before I blacked out completely.
A/N: Ok, there it is! Stay tuned for the next chapter. It's only 9:47, so I should get it up soon. My ride comes at 4:15, although I do have to write a report sometime. If I don't mom says I'm grounded for the rest of the school year. But I got up and came in on my vacation to update anyway! Because I love you guys! (I have 'till Sunday anyway. The end of vacation.) REVIEW!