Sai Orlianna: It's done! Gomen-nasi!! I know this one took absolutely forever to
write, but I was never good at battles. Oops…well spoilers.
If you haven't already noticed, I've completely revised ch. 9
so I would love it you went back and reread it. As always
please R&R. Enjoy!
Fate Plays Her Hand
Ch. 11
The Breaking Dawn
Twilight fell on the camp as Goyjo, Goku, and Hakkai rejoined the others. Goku quickly rushed over to where Nara stood hoping to get a glimpse of dinner and maybe a taste. Goyjo smirked to himself as he noticed Sanzo still sitting away from the others glaring at nothing. He shot an amused look Hakkai's way as he passed him to sit with his red eyes vixen. Hakkai, having caught Goyjo's look, laughed as he too noticed Sanzo sitting alone.
"What's so funny?" asked a curious Emma.
"Oh…um…nothing." Hakkai answered as he dropped down next to her. "Just thinking about something amusing Goyjo told me earlier."
"Ah. Well, when you are finished reminiscing could you hand me that blue jar so I can finish this for Sephira." Hakkai quickly did as commanded. He smiled as she took the jar and turned her focus back to her work. Watching as she mixed some herbs into a pot of water, he grinned to himself. He never tired of watching her work. As she slowly stirred in the powder, the water began to take on a strange sort of pinky-red color.
"Is she going to drink that?" Hakkai asked wrinkling his nose at the new smell rising from the glass.
Emma, catching the look of disgust on Hakkai's face, laughed. "Yes. It's going to help her regain her strength. Trust me; it's not as bad as it smells." Hakkai gave her an unconvinced look as she poured some into a cup for Sephira.
Sephira, who was leaning comfortably against the back wall, accepted the steaming cup gratefully from Emma and took a sip. "It's really not that bad Hakkai. You should try it. Emma's remedies always work." She laughed as Hakkai shook his head in polite protest.
"I think I'll go see if the food is ready or not." Hakkai said trying to get away before the strange concoction was forced upon him.
"Suit yourself." Sephira replied. She and Emma laughed as Hakkai quickly retreated.
"Dinner's ready." Nara soon called and the small group huddled around the familiar fire.
Dinner was refreshing for the tired group. Even Sanzo's mood seemed to improve slightly afterwards. The conversation stayed light as the impending problems at hand began to resurface. After dinner ended, everyone dispersed to their own tasks. Goku helped Nara put away the dishes as Hakkai and Emma helped a still weak Sephira back to her makeshift bed. Roxanne sat by the fire with Goyjo listening as he told her about the time Goku had a dream that Sanzo turned into a demon and tried relentlessly to convince him and Hakkai that it was true.
"That's not how it happened, kappa!" Goku yelled, pointing the pot in his hand threateningly at Goyjo.
"Is too, saru. You're brain's just too dumb to remember it correctly."
Rolling her cloudy eyes, Roxanne listened in amusement as Goku and Goyjo argued over the finer points of the story. In between yells she heard Sanzo grunt followed by the sound of footsteps. Sanzo had gone outside.
Trying to free himself from the annoyance his companions gave him, Sanzo left the cave. The cool night air wiped smoothly through his golden hair as he lit one of his few remaining cigarettes. Closing his eyes, he let his mind relax, but soon his mind wandered back to the events of the last few days. Now that the stupid woman was better it was time to get some answers. Tomorrow he was going to find out what was going on and who those soldiers were. They were stronger than any youkai they've fought but still not quite as strong as gods, for he remembered well the strength of Himura and his men.
He flicked the remainder of his cigarette toward the darkened trees. The dying light burned out quickly as shadow consumed it. A rustling sound caught Sanzo's attention. Without warning, he shot into the darkness. Holding his gun steady, he listened as the shattered silence pieced back together. The rustling came again as a frightened rabbit scampered from a bush near by. Perturbed, Sanzo lowered his gun and headed back. 'I'm getting as paranoid as that baka onna…'
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Sam pressed against a dark tree, watching as one of the fighters, now identified as Genjo Sanzo, finished his cigarette. He motioned quickly to one of his soldiers who swiftly moved toward him. "Report back and tell them we have located the fugitive camp." Sam ordered in an almost inaudible whisper. As the soldier stood to execute his command, the sound of a gun shot filled the air. Sam froze as the bullet whizzed by him, smashing into the tree trunk behind him. Millennia of training immediately kicked in as he steadied his breath and slowly turned his gaze back to the fugitive, who stood scanning the darkness. Relief filled him as a small rabbit sped past him and out of the bushes. Soon, Sanzo rejoined the other fugitives. Turning back to the soldier, he motioned for him to hurry. The soldier ran with new urgency to deliver his message.
Sam turned back to the cave. All seemed quiet inside.
"ATTACK!"
Sam turned in shock as the soldiers around him rushed forward, answering their new command. 'I didn't give that order…' Sam's eyes ran over the soldiers as they ran by him. Standing in the back was a cocky soldier with a very pleased grin on his face. Sam's eyes narrowed in anger.
"What have you done? How dare you give an order without leave, Lieutenant Grazar!" Sam yelled, quickly approaching the soldier.
"You were to slow, captain. Besides, it's to late now." Grazar drawled mockingly.
Glaring heatedly at the arrogant lieutenant. "You will never again overrun your bounds, lieutenant, or I will have you back in the novice ranks for the next thousand years. Do I make myself clear."
Grazar hissed his reply. "Perfectly, sir." Sneering, he saluted and headed to the battle. Sam stood watching Grazar's retreating form. Grazar was recently assigned to his command. Sam had suspected something from him since that day. Shaking his head, he pushed the thought from his mind and headed toward the already ensuing battle.
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Roxanna's attention wavered as she heard Sanzo re-enter the cave. Not long after he had left, an uneasy feeling had begun to rise in her stomach. She dismissed it as nerves when Sanzo left but now that he had returned the feeling had gotten worse. Slowly she stood, listening intently. The wind blew forcefully into the cave bringing with it all the secrets of the outside. Something caught Roxanne's senses putting her body on full alert as familiarity came to the front of her mind. 'Oh no…'
"MINA! They're here!"
Everyone looked up in shock as Roxanne ran to where Goku and Nara sat. "Who's here? What's going on?" Goku asked as he and Nara stood. Ignoring him, Roxanne began to rummage through one of the bags near them. "Emma! Where did you put those smoke bombs you made?"
"They should be in there! Try the side pocket!" Emma yelled from the back as she stuffed a handful of badly wrapped herbs into Hakkai's arms.
Turning her attention back to the bag, Roxanne reached around to the front pocket. She smiled as she pulled out white pouch filled with small brown orbs. 'Yes…'
"Roxanne, what's going on? Who's here?" Goku asked again.
Roxanne stood and walked past him. "Goku, take Nara and run. Get as far from here as you can."
"What? Why?" Goku asked, confused.
"GO NOW! Before they get here." Rox shouted.
"They're already here." Sanzo's cold voice cut through the frenzied atmosphere. He held his gun ready as Goyjo joined him, his shukujo ready in hand.
"Great, I've been needing some exercise. Kicking these guys' asses will be just the ticket."
Roxanne soon joined them at the mouth of the cave. "Goku, do as I say. We will cover your escape. You must get Nara out of here no matter what, understand?"
Goku only nodded as he watched Roxanne, Goyjo and Sanzo walk out of the cave. Turning, he grabbed Nara by the wrist. "Come on." The sound of shouting soon entered the cave followed by the short blasts of bombs. Smoke quickly consumed the surrounding area. Through the noise Goku managed to hear Roxanne order them once more to run. He looked back at Hakkai and Emma as they lifted a semi conscious Sephira to her feet. "But…" His eyes locked with Hakkai's. "I can't just…"
Hakkai's gaze held a seriousness Goku had rarely seen. "Goku, go…now." The look in Hakkai's eyes told Goku not to argue. He turned back to Nara who held her sword ready. She nodded reassuringly at him. Taking a deep breath, they ran quickly out of the cave into the darkness outside.
Once again, Emma's workmanship was unmatched. The smoke from her bombs seemed to cling to the air, refusing to be blown away, making visibility almost impossible. Despite this, Goku and Nara blazed a trail through it making a beeline for the forest. They soon reached the cover of the trees. Nara froze as a scream caught her attention. She turned to see a group of soldiers run into the cave. 'Sephira!' Panicked, she tried to head back, but Goku's strong grasp stopped her. "Nara, don't. We have to get out of here!"
"But…the others. Sephira! She's still…"
"I know, but Roxanne told me I have to get you out of here." Taking her hand once again, Goku urged her forward. "They'll be alright." Nara, tearing her gaze from the cave, reluctantly agreed. She closed her eyes, willing away her fears as they ran deeper into the forest.
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Roxanne, Goyjo and Sanzo stood in front of the cave as the night surrounded them. The moon and stars provided a limited amount of light as the wind picked up around them, anticipating the impending battle. The silence of the night was broken as footsteps hurried toward them. Sanzo's eyes narrowed as silhouettes came into view. He rolled his eyes angrily. How could he have overlooked the obvious.
"Ready to take on these morons again, Sanzo." Goyjo called from his position on the opposite side of Roxanne.
"Just try and stay out of my way." Sanzo said as he aimed his gun. He wasn't going to let them get past him this time.
"That won't be difficult." Goyjo shot back, preparing to take on the attackers. "Ready…set…"
"Go." Roxanne said as she threw down five smoke bombs. Soon the area was enveloped in a veil of unmoving smoke. Confused cries of protest soon rose from their attackers. Roxanne grinned, she was in her element. Nothing was going to stop her now. She charged toward the nearest cries of protest, taking out several of them. "GOKU! GO NOW!!!" Before she could make sure they had made it, more soldiers were upon her. She fought them off as the sound of Sanzo's gun rang not too far off. Goyjo was not far from her either as she heard screams of the soldiers who fell facing him.
"Come on you jerk offs. Come and get me!" Goyjo yelled as several soldiers charged him. Swinging his shukujo around him, he took them out easily but they were soon replaced by others. 'Damn! This is going to take longer than I thought. Fine…bring it on.'
Sanzo was having his own troubles on the opposite side of the cave. As soon as Roxanne had set off the smoke bombs, he had been surrounded by a countless number of soldiers. Whenever he would shoot one or knock out another, three more seemingly took their place. It was becoming increasingly difficult as more and more soldiers seemed to pour in from the forest. Suddenly a scream rang from the cave. He tried to turn to see who it was, but was cut off as five new soldiers barred his way.
Roxanne's senses froze as she heard the scream emanating from directly behind her. 'Emma!'
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Hakkai watched as Goku and Nara disappeared into the smoke outside. Since the moment Roxanne had warned them, Emma had been in a rushed panic. Pulling him aside, she started handing him different herbs and hurriedly packed others. Throwing a bag over her shoulder, she motioned to him to help her move Sephira. Hakkai did his best to stay calm as the others quickly prepared for the attack to come. He faintly heard Roxanne ordering Goku to make sure Nara got to safety before she exited the cave. Not long after, shouts mixed with exploding bombs could be heard. Smoke made any vision outside the cave impossible. He and Emma managed to lift Sephira up from her resting place. Locking eyes with Goku, Hakkai saw the confused panic in his eyes. At that moment, Hakkai realized something. Why was Roxanne so keen to get Nara out? Of course…it all made sense. They weren't after the others, just Nara. Was Nara this fugitive from heaven? No matter what it was, Goku had to get her away from there, fast. A new urgency overcame him.
"Goku, go…now."
Relief filled him as Goku turned and ran out of the cave with Nara in tow. Sighing, Hakkai turned his attention to the task at hand. "Here, put her on my back. We can move faster that way." Hakkai said as he crouched down in front of Emma.
"Right." Came Emma's hurried reply as she moved a barely conscious Sephira onto his back. Hakkai stood, making sure he had a secure grip on Sephira before moving.
"Alright. Let's hurry and…" he was cut off as a group of soldiers came charging in. 'Oh shit…'
Emma quickly moved in front of him, pulling out a small dagger. "Stay back!" she yelled. Her threat went unheeded as the front soldier grabbed her, throwing her against the nearest wall. A scream of pain escaped her lips as she hit the wall, hard, falling unconscious…
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Nara and Goku had been running nonstop for what seemed like hours. The darkness around them became a familiar friend as they dodged through the dense trees. Nara's fears had only continued to grow the further they went. As the trees around them came to a sudden end Nara let out a tired grunt. Her legs buckled under her and she fell to her knees gasping for air. Goku flopped down next to her, breathing heavily. They had managed to make it out of the forest and were now in the field were they had found each other once more only days before. A slim red line was visible in the distance as the sun began to make its long climb to dawn.
As Nara caught her breath, she turned and looked back at the forest, fighting the urge to turn back. 'They are doing this to protect me…but I never asked them to…this isn't their fight…'
"This isn't their fight…"
"What? What'd you say?" Goku gasped out as Nara's faint voice caught his ear.
Nara slowly stood, her legs protesting at the unwanted movement. "This isn't their fight. They shouldn't be fighting for me."
Goku looked up at her confused. "What?"
"It's not their fight…" Nara said again, a golden aura appearing around her. "…it's mine. I'm not going to run…" Without warning, Nara surged forward back toward the forest.
"Nara, wait!" Goku called after her as he jumped up and ran to catch up.
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'…Emma!' Panic grew inside Roxanne as she heard her friend scream. With Sephira still unable to fight, Emma and Hakkai were at the disadvantage. 'We have to do something.' Fighting off a few more of her attackers, an idea began to formulate in her head. She began to focus on the sounds around her until she honed in on Goyjo. Dodging a few more blows, Rox quickly made her way over to him. She quickly took position behind him, helping him fight off the surrounding guards.
"This is getting ridiculous!" Goyjo yelled, knocking two more down with a well laid punch. "When will these frellers give up?"
"We have to get them away from the cave." Roxanne yelled back as she executed a complex set of attacks.
"And how do you suggest we do that?" Goyjo said, continuing his onslaught. "You don't expect us to run?"
"Do you have a better plan?" Rox countered. "If we stay here, we'll all be captured. If we run, we can at least divert some from the cave giving Emma and Hakkai a chance."
"I don't like this. I can't leave Hakkai." Goyjo said.
Rox knew that they had no other choice. "Just go with me on this one. They'll be fine. And if they get caught, we'll come back for them, I swear."
"Fine." Goyjo conceded reluctantly as he took about several charging soldiers. "Oiy! Sanzo! This way!"
Sanzo turned in time to see Goyjo back hand two more soldiers before heading toward the forest. Rox followed suite as a trail of soldiers followed them. Rolling his eyes, Sanzo shot down the last few near him before retreating. Several soldiers gave chase. Sanzo challenged them to get near him. The one thing that pissed him off more than fighting annoying enemies was retreating from them.
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Sam walked slowly out into the clearing as the smoke finally began to disperse. The fighting had ended only moments before with the capture of three of the fugitives. Three more were seen running into the forest pursued by several soldiers. Sam stopped a few paces away from were the captives were being held. Clouded blue eyes caught gaze. Sitting among the apprehended was the woman who could have been his mistress. Her eyes were half open and dazed. She seemed to be coming out of a drug induced sleep. Her golden hair was matted with dirt and sweat, but through it all, she still held the beauty and confidence he knew so well. Quickly, he tore his gaze from her blank stare. 'It's not her! Stop pretending it is.' He needed to do something to distract his mind. Luckily, such a distraction was heading for him. Lieutenant Grazar quickly approached him and saluted. For once Sam was pleased to see him.
"Sir, Nataku has escaped. We believe he is with one of the other fugitives."
"I see your surprise attack defeated the purpose then, lieutenant." Sam said, enjoying the anger flashing in Grazar's eyes. "Keep an eye on the prisoners. They are to remain unharmed. He will return for them and when he does, we will catch him."
"Yes sir." Grazar said before saluting and returning to his post. Sam surveyed the area. Blood matted the ground where soldiers had fallen. Many sat with new wounds that would definitely need time to heal. Sam was impressed by the exuberance and strength of these fugitives. They had been fending off his soldiers well up till now but this had to come to an end and he had an idea how it would.
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Sephira's clouded vision began to clear as Emma's medicine began to wear off. The first thing she noticed was someone watching her. A man with graying brown hair and dark eyes that were somehow familiar. She tried to raise her arm to rub the haziness out of her eyes, but her arm wouldn't move. She tried again, but something was keeping it back. Her mind shot out of its daze to realize that she was tied up. Repressing the panic that rose in her chest, she turned her head to see Emma watching her, pleading with her eyes for her to stay calm. Taking a deep breath, Sephira tried to calm the anger quickly replacing her panic. "Emma, what's going on?"
Emma let out a disheartening sigh, thinking carefully of how to word their situation. "We were ambushed."
"What?!" Sephira hissed between clenched teeth.
"It's true. They caught us off guard soon after dinner." Emma said.
"What about the others?" Sephira asked desperately.
"Don't worry, they're safe. At least I think they are." Emma said. Sephira's glare bore into her as she continued. "Roxanne told Goku to take Nara and run. Seeing as they aren't here, I think they succeeded. Roxanne , Goyjo and Sanzo went out to try and fight off who they could. I haven't heard from them since" Emma continued in a tired voice. "I overheard some of the guards saying they retreated into the forest, so I assume they made it out."
"What about Hakkai?" Sephira said, taking on her leader tone.
"Over here." Hakkai whispered from the other side of Emma, his eyes keeping a close eye on the guards. "Glad to see you're awake."
"Thanks." Sephira said automatically. "How did ya'll get captured?"
"We were trying to get you out when they charged us." Emma continued. "I got knocked out pretty fast so I don't remember what happened. It must not have gone well, since, when I came to, we were here and the others were not."
"Ok." Sephira said. Lowering her eyes to keep suspicion down, she quickly surveyed the area. "Any possible chance of getting out of here?"
"I don't know. The ropes they used are impossible to cut. I've trying to for the last hour." Hakkai said in a low breath.
"And if you squirm too much, they'll just tighten." Emma added.
"Perfect." Sephira growled, her temper not improving. "So we're supposed to wait."
"Seems that way." Emma whispered.
"Great, so we're surrounded and tied up with unbreakable ropes. Could this get any worse?" Sephira spat.
"They haven't killed us yet." Emma said, trying to lighten the mood.
Sephira leaned her head back against the stone behind her watching as a pale light began to turn away the night. "Yet…"
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Goku and Nara crouched silently behind a bush on the edge of the forest. The early morning shadows continued to hide them as they took in the scene before them. Hakkai, Emma, and Sephira were tied up in front of the cave with five around them and no sign of Sanzo, Goyjo, or Roxanne. Several more soldiers stood scattered around the area. One of the soldiers who seemed to be the leader, stood alone in the center of the clearing.
"I hope they're ok." Nara whispered under her breath.
"I'm sure they're fine." Goku said, trying to be reassuring, his eyes continuously scanning the area. 'Where are you Sanzo?' Goku glanced at Nara, noting her impatience. She was having the same feeling he was. "We have to try and get them out of there."
"But how?" Nara muttered trying to think of a good plan.
"Well, there are only a few guards. I think we can take out easily enough." Goku said with a smirk as a plan formulated in his mind.
"Only a few?" Nara said, looking back to where the groups of soldiers stood. She quickly counted them and grinned. "About thirty or so, yeah, not that many."
Goku's smirk grew as Nara smiled. "Ok, on the count of three, we race in there, take out the guards and free the others."
"That's your plan?" Nara whispered doubtfully.
"Yeah." Goku shot.
"Works for me." Nara said with a grin.
"Ok, one, two…"
But before he could say three, a gun shot echoed through the clearing taking out one of the guards standing by Hakkai. Goku snapped his head around as Roxanna, Goyjo and Sanzo came charging into the clearing. "I think they can handle it." Goku whispered hoping his words would keep Nara from jumping in. As they continued to watch, that very same urge became almost unbearable for him.
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Roxanne and Goyjo stood back to back surrounded by a group of soldiers. They had done their best to make it to the others, but were swiftly cut off. "Damn, I am really getting sick of these bastards!" Goyjo yelled.
"Yeah! Let's end this, shall we?" Roxanne smirked.
"Let's!" Goyjo said as he charged the remaining soldiers, dodging and landing a hard punch to his opponent's chest. Time began to speed up as a repeat of earlier events played out. In a matter of seconds, Goyjo was executing a complex series of attacks, knocking out several soldiers who were soon replaced with others. Fighting off this new threat, he swung his shukujo over his head, knocking back the remaining soldiers. "Seems you punks don't know when to quit." Goyjo chuckled. Suddenly, a high pierced scream came from behind him. Turning quickly, Goyjo located the source of the scream. Roxanne stood in pain as a soldier pulled her head back savagely and pressed a lethal looking knife against her throat. Goyjo froze. "Roxanne!" His eyes narrowed as hatred welled up inside him, all aimed at the soldier holding his woman. As he readied to strike, several soldiers jumped him from behind, knocking him swiftly to the ground. He struggled but to no avail. His hands were bound tight as they held him down with all their might. "Let me go!" Goyjo screamed. "If you touch her, I swear, you won't live to see the sunrise!"
Sanzo continued to face down a continuous onslaught when he heard Roxanne's scream and Goyjo's loud protests. He only managed a moment's glance before he was surrounded once more, leaving him no room for mistake. Fate seemed against him as he fought off each new attack…
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Goku pulled hard as Nara struggled against him. "Let me go, Goku! They need our help!" Nara tried to break Goku's hold on her as she watched Goyjo hit the ground with several soldiers on top of him. Despite her struggles, Goku's grip held true.
"You can't go out there!" Goku said pulling her down once more.
Nara looked at him pleadingly. "But…"
Goku turned his gaze back to the battle. Sanzo was now surrounded by the few soldiers still standing. It took everything in him to stay put, but that resolve was now slowly slipping away. "Nara. You must stay here."
"What?" Nara whispered angrily. "Why must I…!"
"Just promise me!" Goku said, turning his heated gaze toward her once more. Goku's eyes held a seriousness that left no room for argument. Reluctantly, Nara agreed. Slowly, Goku reached out his hand, calling forth his staff. Eyes keen on his enemy, he charged.
"SANZO!!!"
Goku ran full force, staff in hand, knocking through the guards who had Sanzo surrounded. "Get away from him."
Righting himself from Goku's assault, Sam saw that the number of his soldiers was rapidly dwindling. This had to end, now. Reaching around him, he unhooked something from his belt. "Corporal! Catch!" Sam yelled as he threw a golden ring to a near-by soldier. As he caught it, the young man charged Goku. Sam watched as the last of his soldiers followed the young corporal, throwing themselves at Goku, burying him beneath a pile of bodies.
Goku struggled against the sudden attack, trying his best to gain his footing and throw off the soldiers. Suddenly, something cold clasped around his neck. A powerful surge of energy racked painfully through his body. Goku felt a scream tear from his throat as the hateful power began to weaken him. As the pain subsided, Goku fell, hitting the ground hard. "That…hurt…"
Sanzo watched from the center of the clearing as Goku collapsed. The battle was beginning to take its toll on him as his eyes became unfocused. His mind became dazed as his body began to crave its neglected sleep.
"Sanzo!"
Hakkai's smooth voice pulled him back to reality as the icy touch of a blade touched his neck. "Do not move."
Pivoting, Sanzo swung around, aiming his gun between a pair of unwavering brown eyes. Neither moved as a stalemate quickly formed. Sanzo glared heatedly as he heard his opponent's hard voice.
"Drop it."
"You first." Sanzo spat. Time seemed to slow from it's heated pace. Silence reigned save for the pounding of his heart as Sanzo continued to glare venomously at the man before him.
"No! Don't touch her!" came Emma's desperate cry, shattering the uneasy silence.
Sam tore his eyes from Sanzo, fixing them on the source of the commotion. "Grazar! What are you doing?!"
Grazar smirked evilly, kicking Emma hard in the ribs. She doubled over in pain as he roughly grabbed Sephira, dragging her to her feet. He pressed a hateful looking dagger to her pale throat. "Drop your weapon!" Grazar commanded.
"No! Leave her alone!" Emma sobbed from the ground.
"Sephira!" Roxanne yelled, struggling in vain against her captive.
"Put her down you ass!" Goyjo yelled threateningly.
Sanzo's eyes darkened as the foolish soldier's order went unheeded. Turning his murderous gaze on his new target, Sanzo took aim. A threatening smirk crossed his lips as he cocked his gun.
Turning his attention back to Sanzo, Sam raised his blade, readying to attack.
"Sanzo! Look out!" Goku cried as he tried desperately to lift himself off the ground.
"THAT'S ENOUGH!!! STOP IT!!!"
Time froze as all eyes fell on a golden figure emerging from the forest. Nara's golden eyes burned as bright as the sunlight that now spilled into the clearing. "Leave them alone."
Sephira's locked on Nara as she approached. "No, Nara! Run!!"
A deep chuckle emanated from behind her as the cruel voice of her captive spoke once more. "Ah, Prince Nataku, at last."
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Heaven…
"Are you sure of this?" The cold voice hissed.
The cowering messenger shivered as he knelt before his master. "Yes milord, they apprehended him at dawn. The unit will soon return with him in custody."
"Excellent." The voice came once more, hissing from the shadows. "You have done well. Send word that we will be eagerly awaiting his arrival."
"Yes, milord." The messenger said, bowing quickly and exiting the cold chamber. The cold night air blew as a sinister laugh danced upon it.
End of ch. 11
Sai Orlianna: Well there you have it. Again, I swear I will try and get the next chapter out faster. Thanks for being patient.
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