7 Deadly Sins

Author: foxmagic

Rating: Over all story rated PG-13 for cussing and BLOOD! Muwahahahahaha! Red is pretty.

Italics: thoughts

Pairings: Kyo/Yuya (and what ELSE would I write?)

Written for:

Mimi-san who called my last fic a masterpiece! She made me one of her favorite SDK authors too! Wow, I'm speechless! This story will definitely be longer and I hope it doesn't disappoint you! Thank you so much!

Silver's Shadow Tamer, whose reviews always cheer me up and make me want to write more! You are the reason I started this fic!

And Rin Amaru, cause I promised her I would write more Kyo/Yuya fics! YAY! Hopefully this one will get a little more in depth later on…if you know what I mean (nudge nudge wink wink). Hahahahaha, I'm j/k! But I do hope to add more fluff! (IC of course)

Is that a dedication or is that a dedication! Three people, wahoo! That's awesome! Okay…enough acting all important.

Disclaimer: I try and try to think of something catchy to say here, but alas…nothing. Owell. I don't own anything! I already sold my soul too…too bad.

Summary: Trouble seems to follow this group no matter where they go. Maybe they did something bad in a previous life?…na

(A/N) Okay, enough chit-chat. Let's get on with the story. Please do enjoy yourselves.

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- Chapter One -

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A pair of stumbling feet could be heard echoing down an alley way. Blinded by fear and seemingly mad, the young women would not stop for anything…if she did, it would mean her life.

"Stay away!" She screamed into the nothingness of the night. "Leave me alone! Just stay away!"

Her protests were cut short as a shadow fell upon her.

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Sunbeams came streaming in upon the face of a young girl. She stirred and opened her eyes, welcoming the morning with not-so-much enthusiasm. It would be another long day for sure.

"…nh?" Sleep was rubbed from her face as Yuya sat up. "…why am I so tired? I didn't stay up that late."

She looked outside briefly and caught a glimpse of the sun high up in the sky. The world had long since been awake before she was up.

"Wow, must have slept in. It looks like it's already past noon…" She paused. "Noon! Oh no! They didn't leave did they!"

Quickly gathering her things, the blonde haired girl got dressed and ran to meet the others…if they were still there. And if they really HAD left without her, it wouldn't be pretty.

"HEY YOU GUYS! HOW DARE YOU GO ON WITHOUT…" A shout had begun to form, but immediately disappeared when the familiar sight of Kyo and the others came around the corner. "Oh…there you are."

Demon Eyes Kyo gave her an impassive glare. "Why do you gotta be so damn loud?"

"Yeah, Yuya-han. We waited for ya so don't worry bout a thing!" Benitora, the Red Tiger, added.

Her usual defiant nature flared up. "Yeah yeah, I wouldn't put it past you guys to leave me. Let's just go already."

By daily routine, the group set out. Tora, Kyo, Yuya, yet no Okuni. She had been with them last night, and had apparently set out early that morning.

So there they were, traveling again. It was a strange thing, Yuya thought. It seemed like their days would always be this way. An endless journey…that's what they were on. Walking and walking with no end in sight. And yet…it seemed as though the finish line always lay just over the horizon. How long would it take? Would they ever reach their destination?

She frowned severely. If Kyo had anything to do with it, they'd all be good and dead before reaching any sort of destination. Then again…who knew? Tomorrow always brought something different.

Oh yes…different was the right word.

It suddenly occurred to Yuya that the others were talking. She brought herself out of the deep thinking and focused her vision. Sure enough, they had a surprise guest walking with them.

"Yukimura…" She fumbled. "Wha…why are you here?"

"Aw, you know me! I missed you all so much! Just had to come and see ya." He happily replied.

Kyo spat. "Cut the crap. You're not one to make social calls for no reason."

"Ah, so hasty! Indeed I have come for a reason, but no need to get excited over it. It is only a rumor…"

"Rumor?" Yuya but in before Kyo could make another stupid comment. "What rumor is that? We haven't heard anything."

As quickly as it had come, his cheery expression vanished. "It seems as though someone has taken up the burden of reducing the population. There have been a total of 32 deaths in this area alone, just along the southern border of the forest. The rumor I heard is that it is one man who's responsible for this."

"Well perhaps we should…"

"Tch…there's nothing to worry about, probably just some wannabe samurai taking his frustrations out on defenseless peasants. There's no doubt that I'd be able to kick his ass in a matter of seconds…if I really wanted to that is." This time Kyo was the one to cut off Yuya.

Her temper boiled. Why that arrogant son of a bitch! He thinks he can just beat ANYBODY! Someday that ego of his is going to be knocked down a peg or two. Then all I'll do is laugh.

"I dunno, Kyo-han…you seem to have a lot of enemies. Maybe it's someone you fought a couple years ago?" Offered Tora.

"Hmph, like I'd actually remember that far."

Yukimura let his charming grin return again as he prepared to depart from their company. There was definitely a glimmer in his eye that meant trouble for them all. "Well I guess you have it all under control then, Kyo? But really, it doesn't concern you at all. This man…appears to only have a taste for women flesh." His eyes narrowed. "I would be careful if I were you, Yuya-san."

And with that, he left. The feeling of unease on the other hand, remained imbedded in Yuya's mind long after he had disappeared from their sight.

Benitora shivered. "He can sure be creepy sometimes. But don't fret about a thing, Yuya-han! I'll protect you!"

"Eh…heh…thanks, Tora." Come on, girl! Suck it up! Do you want to look all weak and pathetic in front of Kyo? NO! OF COURSE NOT! Then stop your sniveling! Her mental scolding didn't help. She just couldn't shake that feeling…

Kyo cast a quick glance back at the 16-year-old before taking up the path once more.

"Come on, enough gaping. We have ground to cover."

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Night time came suddenly while the trio stood square in the middle of a forest of trees. They hadn't made it to civilization as hoped.

Yuya grabbed a towel from the pile of baggage near the campfire. "I'm going to take a bath. There should be springs around here somewhere."

"No, Yuya-han! Didn't you hear about that maniac guy? You can't go anywhere alone!" Tora exclaimed. "I know! I'll go with you!"

'SMACK'

"Shut up, you idiot! I'll be just fine!" She swiftly turned and headed off before he could dispute the matter any longer. "And I had BETTER NOT catch you following me."

The read tiger, now with a rather large bump gracing his head, moaned in pain. "I only wanted to protect you!"

Kyo sat, back against a tree. He watched the girl's every move while exiting their camp. With a temper like hers, she'd be sure to attract trouble. She had in fact, on many occasions. It was a wonder she was still alive. But such a ridiculous rumor as the one spreading nearby was nothing to take seriously. If those foolish pranksters knew what was good for them they'd keep their distance, and if not…let's just say that Kyo would get to have some fun with 'em. Either way, it didn't matter. Demon Eyes Kyo could handle anything and anyone. That's just how it was. (Nope, no over inflated ego trip here).

No one would ever be able to defeat him.

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"This is so nice!" Yuya sighed in content. Lucky for her, there just happened to be a hot springs nearby. (oh my…what a coincidence)

She let the rare silence sink in, a comfort hard to come by now-a-days. It was wonderful to get some space away from the others. And yet…theirs was a presence not unwelcome at times. They all had been there for her in more ways then one. Deep down she was truly grateful for some company. Like she'd actually tell them that, though.

"Just a bunch of idiots…" Her frown was half to assure herself that her focus hadn't been shattered.

A sudden unnerving hush fell upon the small spring where Yuya now contentedly bathed. It was a silence different of that before, more eerie than comforting. Strange…how despite the warmth of the water's heat, all the hair on her arms began to stand on end as if reacting to the cold.

"Tora! Is that you?" Her voice quivered slightly. "Kyo…?" She spun around; kind of hoping it WAS one of them. Look at you! You've gotten all paranoid after hearing about that story. Come on! It's only Yukimura! He's probably playing it up just to freak us out or something.

Sure enough, there was nothing around that seemed like it could be a potential murderer. Still…it didn't stop Yuya from getting out of the water and heading back to camp. Suddenly, being alone just wasn't as appealing.

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- TO BE CONTINUED -

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Hahahaha! So here I am, writing another SDK fic. I really do have no life (Hey, don't judge! I get A's in school…most of the time). Anyhoo, this fic is a little side story from the main one, as it has absolutely NO significance to the overall picture of things. And the title has nothing to do with anything as of yet…but maybe it will later on. Who knows? I don't. But I'm in control, so that pretty much means I can do whatever. Hee hee…be afraid.

Also, (like my other fic) this seems to be going nowhere. I got an idea suddenly but didn't know where to go from there. I just really wanted to put something up, ya know? Hope it's not too bad. XP Please review!

-foxmagic (now without the 07…ugh, don't ask)