Lil' Ed: HIII! I'm back with the lacking of the writer's block of funess and utter confusium.

Raine: What?

Kratos: ….

Genis: Can you say that in English.

Throws Genis to my rabid friend

Rabid Friend: OMG! GENIS GENIS GENIS!

Enjoy! Yell can be heard

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Angelic Demise

Chapter 3: Fall of the Healer

(DON'T KILL ME!)

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The three, though near Asgard, stopped at the House of Salvation (coughDamnationcough)
as night fell across the land. It wasn't only because of night fall but because of adventurers
who thought Kratos was way too big to be a pet and wanted to kill him. Raine read a book
quietly while Kratos and Genis just lazed for a second from all the running. A rustle from
outside caught Kratos' attention and he wondered out to examine the surroundings.
Everything when wrong right then and there. A commotion was heard down stairs making
Genis and Raine investigate. "Where's the group that's staying here?" a malicious figure
asked pointing a dagger at the Priest.

"Please sir, I can't tell you," the Priest begged. The figure kicked the Priest to the ground.
"It doesn't matter cause there right here!" the shadow laughed and in a flash, had Genis
with the dagger against his throat. "Let him go!" Raine yelled and was about to make an
attempt to save Genis before, "Ah. I wouldn't move," the shadow said and brought the
dagger's blade to Genis' throat, bringing a fine, shallow cut. Raine didn't move. "Good,
now, I'll let him go but you must come with me. Any funny stuff and… well hehe," the
figure chuckled darkly. Raine didn't have a choice. "Ok," she said calmly. "No! You don't
have to sis!" Genis yelled but then felt the dagger again. "Don't! Move boy! Come here!"
he ordered.

Raine bowed her head and walked over to the shadowed figure. The man released Genis as
he said. He rushed and embraced Raine in a hug who in turn kneeled and hugged him
back. "I'm sorry Genis," she whispered. Genis was crying into Raine's orange jacket. "Ok
time's up! Get over here!" the man bellowed and grabbed Raine's shoulder harshly. She
winced and rose from Genis' grasp. Stepping into the shadows, they both disappeared
from the sight and scene, leaving Genis with the Priest.

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Kratos didn't find anything but thought worst when he returned to the House. The Priest
wasn't there and when he walked to the room, Genis was rummaging through his back.
"Genis, what happened?" he asked sternly for Raine wasn't to be found. Genis pulled out
his Kendama and looked at Kratos. "A man… came and demanded her to come. He was
all…. dark and kinda reminded me of a ninja," Genis replied.

"….. Assassin," Kratos growled and Genis jumped. "The assassin?" Genis shook his head,
clearing his thoughts. He raced to the door of the House. "Let's go Kratos! Raine doesn't
stand a chance against an assassin!" Kratos raced down the stairs and followed Genis out
into the wild forest.

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The assassin laughed at the half-elf's form. "Just a healer? Too bad… there's not sport in
killing a healer," he sneered. Raine glared at the shadowed man but winced and looked
down. Her orange coat was almost completely crimson and she was unable to heal due to a
ninja star that was impaled in her hand. A long, fine line oozing blood ran from her half
way up her calf to knee. Various other injuries made her energy drain even quicker.

He leaned against the tree he sat in and yawned. "I guess it's time to kill you and to look
for that miserable traitor," he mocked and drawing out a katana, he leaped out of the tree.
He walked slowly towards the woman, raising the sword with every step. He stopped right
in front of her and she, in turn, bowed her head to the ground, closing her eyes. The katana
was brought down……………

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(Am I ticking you off?)

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(Rid: GET ON WITH IT!

Author: Hai Rid-sama!)

The sound of metal against fang rang though the forest followed by a metallic snap as the
katana broke in bits. "What? Kratos! Damn you!" the assassin snarled and jumped back.
"Drown! Spread!" another, younger voice yelled and the assassin spluttered and cursed.
Raine looked at her brother who ran over to her, tears streaming down his face. "Sis!" He
fell next to her and hugged her softly. Though beaten, she hugged him back as best she
could. When a sharp bark was heard, they looked at the fight between the assassin and
Kratos.

The assassin had drawn out a dagger and was attempting to cut Kratos down who dodge
having some of his fur grazed away. Kratos snapped his jaws at the dagger, attempting to
catch it and break it but missed. He swiped at it with his paw, in which the assassin
smirked, dodging and sliced at the paw. It hit but didn't do much. Kratos leaped back and
tackled the assassin away. The shadowed figure was none to happy now. "I'll be back
Kratos!" and with that, leaped into the trees.

The wind blew the dark grass and rustled the leaves as the three waited in silence. When
nothing happened. Genis looked at his sister now. "Raine, what were you thinking? You
couldn't take on an assassin alone!" he yelled. Raine didn't flinch but looked back at
Genis at his statement. "I was trying to keep you safe! That man might come after you
now!" She yelled. Genis jumped and thought for a second to figure she was right in the
end. Kratos just watched as the siblings quieted down, the awkward silence filling the air.
"….. We should leave you two. It's a bit unsettling here," Kratos said.

The two looked away and nodded. Genis stood, locating Raine's fallen Staff and went to
retrieve it. Kratos stood next to Raine letting allowing her to rise to her feet. Raine did
rise, her legs shaking under her and the smaller cuts reopening to fresh blood. She shut her
eyes from the pain coursing from the gash on her leg. Opening her eyes slowly, she saw
the moonlight reflect off of something in the tree's branches. It was following Genis who
knelt to pick up the staff.

When the glint moved more, Raine was certain. She forgot about her pain when the glint
disappeared into a blur towards Genis and race over. She skidded to a halt in its path,
ready for whatever it was. The object connected in Raine's chest before Genis could react
and before Kratos could jump.

Drip…..

Drip…..

Raine stood quietly for a second. "Raine?" Genis asked, holding her staff in his hands.
Raine didn't respond but collapsed to her knees and fell unceremoniously (I didn't know I
new this word…) to her side, her silver hair covering her empty half closed eyes. Genis
crawled over to his fallen sister. He saw her listless eyes and her outfit dying crimson in
the front. Tears weld in his eyes for she didn't move. Kratos padded over and looked at the
severity of Raine's condition. His ears detected a slow beat that continued to fade and
slow. Quieter and quieter with every slow intake of what little air she could take.

Kratos picked up another sound, placing his body as a shield. I was yet another dagger
aimed towards Raine this time the embedded itself in his shoulder. "Either way, she'll die.
See you later Kratos," the voice said and laughed before disappearing. Kratos turned back
to Genis with a limp and saw him crying. A hand rose and patted Genis on the head.
"Genis….. I'm…. sorry…," a quiet voice whispered.

"Raine, don't talk! We'll…. We'll get you to Asgard! You'll get better!" Genis cried.
Raine shook her head. "There's…. little… chance Genis….." Genis was crying
continuously into Raine's side. "No! Don't leave Raine!" Raine turned her head slightly
and smiled at Kratos. "I never…. regretted saving….. you…. Kratos…. Watch….
Genis……………….. please.." her eyes closed slowly and her hand fell away from Genis.

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Lil' Ed: I made myself sad… sniffles and hugs Draco who doesn't noe why he's there

R and R plz……