Sorry I haven't updated in so long. As you can see, I have like 7 fics going on. I just completed one of my Teen Titans fics, so if you haven't checked yet, then go see. Anyways, hope you enjoy.
Disclaimer: Do not own
Previously:
"If you don't believe me," Yuya said glaring at Okuni as she forced her eyes away from the fire, "Then fight me." It was a challenge, one that Yuya would not take even though she had issued it. She would either kill Okuni or be killed by her, and she knew that Okuni was thinking the exact same thing, as was everyone else.
Kyo had remained silent until then, "So who were those men?" his question was straight to the point, and he sounded as if he had better things to do, but he had noticed her leg, and was actually wondering as to why she wasn't taking care of it. A wound like that could lead to major blood loss, and even death. Why did he care anyways though? He snapped out of his silent thoughts and focused on what she said next.
"They're probably from the village where the school was. I'm sure more will come; even some former friends and even pupils will be after me soon. They were common farmers. Nothing more and certainly nothing less." She said, her annoyance creeping back slowly, although she knew not why.
"Fine then." Kyo grunted. "Let's get to sleep. We'll talk more in the morning." With that he glared once at the others, before placing his muramasa in his lap and closing his eyes, the normal look of sleep for him.
The
others sighed and nodded as they too took out their sleeping things
and went to sleep. Yuya being left awake as she looked at her wound.
She couldn't do anything now, not until morning when there was more
light.
She tore off a piece of cloth from her kimono once again,
and bound the wound together before resting against the tree she was
on, sword by her side, and fell into a deep, and troublesome sleep.
Chapter 3: The Suffering of Others
When morning rolled around, Yuya was awake before the others. She had had little sleep, her past haunting her in vivid nightmares. It was early, and the sun had not yet risen when Kyo woke up. Without glancing at her, he stood and disappeared into the woods. Yuya stayed where she was, her leg hurting her badly now.
Kyo did not return until after Akira had woken. Akira was unusually quiet as well. Once Kyo returned though, he also went off into the forest, leaving a slightly puzzled Yuya. Shrugging it off, Yuya pushed herself to her feet. Her leg definitely needed bandaging, and she was not going to get any help from anyone there.
Grabbing a clean kimono and some bandages, Yuya ignored Kyo who was once again sitting against the tree, and walked into the forest to find another spring. The bodies from the previous night would still be there, and she really did not want to see them.
About a half hour's walk later, Yuya came upon a tiny little creek. With a heavy sigh, she plopped herself down on a flat rock next to it. Setting down the bandages, Yuya pulled up the bottom of her kimono
The blood around the wound had dried, but it had opened again after having moved around earlier that morning. She winced as she peeled a piece of cloth that was stuck to it. The slice wasn't too bad, but it was bleeding now.
Gently dipping a cloth into the creek, she dabbed at the area around the wound, trying to clean the blood off. Wincing, she cleaned off the blood and took a closer look at it. It could use stitches, but since all she had were bandages, she had to make due. Wrapping it up, trying to ignore the pain, and finished by tucking the end into one of the wrapped edges.
Taking a steadying breath, she stood and changed from her dirty kimono into the clean, blue flowered one she had brought.
She had been gone nearly an hour, and when she arrived back at the camp, Benitora was up cooking breakfast. Akira was back, and Okuni was complaining about some insignificant thing.
Noticing the quick glances in her direction, Yuya tried to hide her limp as she put her torn kimono away and sat down against the tree she had slept by the night before. Kyo looked to be sleeping, but she knew he wasn't. Akira was sitting away from them meditating.
"I'm glad you're back Yuya-san." Came the calm voice of Akira as he moved his head in her direction, still looking as if he were meditating. "I'm going to be leaving for awhile. I'll be going in an hour. I have things to take care of." He said with a soft sigh as he stood and walked over to his things and began sorting through them.
"I hope these things have nothing to do with me." Her comment was unexpected and everyone tensed except for Akira and Kyo.
Benitora looked nervously at Okuni who was watching Akira and Kyo.
"Of course not. I was planning to a few days ago." Akira replied smoothly as he continued sorting.
Yuya sighed. Things were definitely going to be interesting for the next few days. That much she knew. Glancing at the still ruffled Okuni and Benitora, she glared. Both quickly looked away, Benitora hoping she would be in a better mood later.
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Akira had left as promised, and the group had begun back on the road. It was near noon time when Yuya couldn't take anymore walking on her leg. Not caring what the others thought, she nearly collapsed onto a fallen tree trunk, her bag falling beside her.
Wincing at the sudden different movement of muscles in her leg, Yuya pulled her kimono up to see that her new bandage was soaked through with blood.
"Great…" She whispered angrily as she let her kimono drop from her hands. "Just great. Can life get any worse right now? No wait, I'm just asking for trouble." She grumbled to herself, noticing that everyone was still walking. They were obviously deep in thought seeing how Benitora nearly tripped but continued walking.
She had a feeling Kyo knew she had stopped, but she really didn't care. Her leg felt as if a thousands needles were sticking into it. Sighing deeply, she leaned her back against a tree behind her and closed her eyes. It was rather cool for around noon, and a slight breeze helped her relax.
Opening her eyes slightly she let out a small scream when Kyo's face was infront of her. Her eyes wide, she pushed him away. She had been so focused on her pain and trying to relax that she hadn't paid attention to him. That was her big mistake.
Okuni and Benitora were out of sight, and she was left crippled with the killer of a thousand men. Not ever a good thing. Instinctively, she grabbed for her sword which was tie at her waist, but stopped before fully grabbing it as she watched him.
He looked calm and lazy. To Yuya, that meant dangerous.
"What do you want?" She demanded angrily as she glared at him.
"You're taking too long woman." He stated simply.
"Then go without me." She hissed back. "By the way," she said leaning back against the tree once more, "My name's Yuya Shiina, not woman." She said ignoring the fact that she had probably just pissed him off.
Kyo's eyes snapped to her. "You are my servant." He said in a low deadly tone that sent chills down Yuya's spine. She had definitely pissed him off.
"I am not." She said angrily as she opened her eyes and glared at him, "Your servant."
Kyo was annoyed now. No one defied him.
Opening her eyes slightly once more, Yuya watched him lazily. "What? Cat got your tongue?" she grinned lazily.
Without warning, her senses flared. In a split second, she drew her sword to block his which was on its way to resting next to her neck. She glanced at him with a satisfied smirk after she let her blade block his.
His eyes narrowed briefly and then he grinned. He grinned like the devil he was, and that's when Yuya became nervous.
"Not bad." He muttered. "Now woman, can you try this?" He asked as he seemed to disappear only to reappear behind her. She jumped forward and spun. Her leg couldn't hold the weight, and it gave out from under her and she dropped to the ground wincing in pain all over again.
"Damn it!" she yelled angry at herself for standing, and angry at him for making her move. "You damn asshole! When I get my hands on you I'll..." She didn't bother finishing; she was in too much pain.
Kyo looked briefly at the revealed, bloody bandage wrapped around her leg. His gaze flickered to her angry red face, and he grinned. He enjoyed making her angry. It was so easy.
Yuya closed her eyes. The pain was throbbing now and she was just about ready to kill Kyo. She would have already, if she could have, but since she was currently incapable of standing, she settled with a death glare in his direction.
"Having a little trouble bitch?" Kyo asked, an evil smirk crossing his face.
"No." She hissed as she used her sword to push herself up from the ground, wincing as her muscles moved. "You're an asshole." She growled angrily.
Kyo was about to reply when an arrow whizzed past Yuya, grazing her shoulder, and flying past him. His eyes immediately darkened, and he raised his sword from its position by his side.
Yuya, whom had tried to dodge it, fell to the ground again in a cursing heap. She had also grown tenser, and her eyes looked into the trees around them. In a sudden movement, she was on her feet and taking slow, unsteady steps forward. She knew who had shot at her. More people from the village where she had been trained. As she had thought, things could always get worse.
Placing her sword infront of her in a fighting stance, she watched for the slightest movement, and tiniest sound of breathing.
Suddenly, three men came at Yuya. Her eyes narrowed as she moved to block her first opponents' sword. When she quickly killed him, she found Kyo flicking the blood from his sword. He had taken care of the other two.
"I could have handled it." She ground out through clenched teeth as she crossed her arms over her chest and glared.
"Whatever bitch." He mumbled as he put his sword back in its sheath.
"Don't call me a bitch you asshole!" Yuya yelled angrily.
"Bitch." He said, not the slightest hint of emotion in his voice.
"You…you…" She stuttered angrily.
"Me what?" He asked, enjoying her constant fury.
"Shut up." She said, her focus elsewhere as her eyes seemed to focus past him.
"Don't tell your master what to do." He ordered, ignoring her concentrated look.
"Kyo
shut up!" She shouted angrily as she pushed past him to block
another attacker's sword. The force of the blow made her stumble
back, her leg not being able to hold the weight.
She heard a
muttered curse from Kyo and then the sound of dying men in the trees
behind her as she focused on the heavily muscled man who was using
his power to constantly force her backwards.
Yuya's eyes narrowed as she sliced the heavy brute across the stomach. Dropping to the ground dead, Yuya turned to slice another attacker from shoulder to hip, he also dropping dead. Her gaze then flickered to Kyo.
A sight she thought she would never see greeting her. Kyo had an arrow sticking out of his right shoulder. He didn't seem to notice it as he finished off the last assassin with a smirk.
"Kyo." Yuya whispered when she saw how badly it was bleeding.
"What are you staring at woman?" Kyo demanded putting his sword back in its sheath.
"You're hurt." She muttered weakly, feeling childish.
"I've had worse. It's nothing." He said, brushing it off as he sat down and considered how to get it out.
Limping over to him, Yuya kneeled down infront of him, her leg protesting the action.
"Let me help you." She said as she took a closer look at the arrow. It wasn't in deep, but it would need to be pulled out forcefully.
"I don't need your help." Kyo said, his face showing annoyance.
"Shut up." She muttered as she took a hold of it. Yuya took slight pleasure in seeing him wince. Taking a steadying breath, she yanked.
Kyo hissed as the arrow was yanked from his shoulder, and used his uninjured arm to grab her.
"That hurt." He said giving her a dark look.
"I suppose it did. What did you expect? A little prick?" She asked, knowing full well he was acting like a jerk when she was just trying to help him. Glaring back at him, she grabbed his hand and pried his fingers from her arm.
"Now I'm going to bandage it." She said with a sigh as she pulled her medical kit from her pack.
"Hold still." Yuya ordered as she began to pull off his shirt.
"What? Getting friendly are we?" Kyo smirked, knowing it would get her angry.
"Shut up." She muttered finally pulling it off. Grabbing a clean cloth, she cleaned the wound and then began wrapping it.
After fifteen minutes of rude comments and complaints, Yuya finished.
"You're an asshole." She whispered as she wiped the sweat from her brow. She had a light headed feeling telling her that her leg had started bleeding more. She had lost a lot of blood.
"Whatever bitch." Kyo replied pulling his shirt back on.
Yuya ignored him as she walked back to her stuff, her legs feeling like jelly beneath her.
"Shit." She whispered as she collapsed, her mind vaguely feeling herself being caught before she hit the ground as her mind went black.
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Hey, I thought you'd enjoy a nice LONG chapter…I was going to continue on, I hate leaving people on cliffy's, but I gotta go to bed. I have exams tomorrow…just peachy…so I hope you liked it
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