Greetings all! This is the fourth edition of my first posted fic. I think I got the hang of the bugs so I won't havta keep up and downloading it.^^
Chapter 4She felt her head—burning up; although it's hard to gauge when feeling yourself for a fever. It had been several hours since the incident, and Anubis was still perched outside her door like the ever-vigilant watchdog. It was a kind gesture, how ever unnecessary. Dragging herself from her bed, Kayura lumbered to the door and slid it open enough to converse with an unsub-armored Anubis, who had since took to sitting on the floor.
"It's been a long time, why don't you go work on your report, I assure you I'll be fine."
"Kayura," he said looking up at her. "You scared all of us with that shit—we thought you were throwing up your insides, and now you say you're alright? I don't buy it—you look like you're about to drop now."
"I just have a bit of a fever, that's all." She said trying to brush him off.
"Let me see." Anubis said climbing to his feet. Kayura allowed him to feel her forehead, face and neck.
"Yes, and you're hot. Go lie down now and I'll get you some water." Kayura rolled her eyes and began to protest. "I won't hear any of it; do it now before I knock your ass out and force that water down your throat." Begrudged, Kayura reluctantly followed his orders. He examined her one last time when he returned with a large pitcher. "Alright, I'm gone. If you need anything, give me a signal." She nodded, then watched him as he left. Sighing tiredly, she eased herself onto her pillow in order to take a nap. Just as she closed her eyes though, Kayura suddenly felt another presence. She sat up slowly as she peered into the dim light of the room. Suddenly a voice spoke from her right and caused her bolt from her spot on the floor.
"I'm sorry, I did not mean to startle you."
"Wait, I know that voice…show yourself!" She barked, looking for the source of the voice.
"Here." He said as his image formed out of the shadows.
"YOU!" Kayura spat as she leapt to her feet.
"Careful now, you're ill, remember? You wouldn't want to get all dizzy."
"How do you know that, have you been watching me?"
"Of course I have," he said as he came closer. "I need to stay abreast of the condition of the host."
"Why you…!" She growled as she stepped up to throw a kick. Much to her dismay however, he lightly deflected by gently catching her ankle. In a second motion, he swept out with his left leg to bring Kayura crashing hard on her right arm to the floor. She grumbled in pain as she pushed herself up. "Relax miss," he said coolly. "They'll be plenty of time for that."
She glared at him.
"Oh, and don't bother trying to summon any of your friends, no one can hear you as long as I'm around." He stated placidly.
"Look you bastard," snarled Kayura as she climbed to her feet. "I don't know what any of this is about, but I want it to end! This is all your doing. Take back whatever seed you've planted in me or I'm going to get rid of it myself!"
The man chuckled. "You'll do no such thing. He won't allow it."
"He? He who? Answer me!" In her rant, the world suddenly began to spin, with the heat from her abdomen once again engulfing her. She grabbed her head and began to stagger. Instead of hitting the floor though, Kayura found herself in the strong arms of her intruder. "I told you not to get so worked up." He said softly.
"W-what do you care? This, this was part of your plan anyway." She replied feeling sick, dazed and disoriented.
"I have no control over your symptoms madam." The man responded as he lifted her over to her pallet. "I observed that little vomiting episode of yours. It must have been unpleasant."
"You're a master at understatement." Kayura snapped.
"You don't remember my name, do you?"
She looked at him. "No I don't. I was too busy hating you for up heaving my life like this. But now that you're here, maybe I can get some answers—or do you enjoy keeping me ignorant?"
"My name is Soja-no."
"And? That doesn't tell me anything."
"All in due time." He said moving away from her. Kayura watched expecting him to disappear, which he didn't. Rather, he sat down on the wooden floor not far from her.
"Well? Why are you still here? I figured you would want to keep stalking me."
"Don't insult me woman—I don't stalk anyone; I have better things to do with my time."
"Then GO ON!" She yelled.
"I don't think that would be wise."
"And why is that?"
"He's restless now. You'll need someone to tend to you until it is over."
Kayura frowned. "I suppose that must mean you. And who is this 'he' person you keep talking about?"
"The one who lives inside of you."
He turned around and pulled a small flask from what seemed like nowhere. "Drink this. It will calm him."
Kayura hesitated as she took the small container from him. "What does it taste like?" She asked suspiciously.
"It shouldn't taste like anything. Now drink unless you want your insides on the floor again."
Weighing her options, Kayura slowly unscrewed the cap of the flask and attentively took a sip, not once removing her eyes from the man across from her. After ingesting the tasteless liquid, Kayura immediately felt her fever begin to lessen.
"I assume you're feeling better."
Kayura didn't respond.
"I'll take that as a yes then."
She merely sneered and looked away, unconsciously rubbing her stomach as she did. Soja-no noticed this and sighed inwardly. "It's almost a shame."
"Hmm?" She inquired looking back at him.
"You are most lovely for a human. I began to realize this only after you had been selected."
"What? Would that have swayed your decision for using me?" Kayura said vehemently.
"Who knows? But regardless of how I felt, nothing could have changed your candidacy in this matter. I watched you for a long time Lady Kayura. I had to be sure you were fit for the task, even though you were already selected. I was actually hoping that I was incorrect."
"Well, that doesn't do me any good now." Said Kayura turning away again.
"That's why I wanted to take care."
This drew back Kayura's gaze.
"Its is not often that I harbor good will towards humans. This is the first time that I felt anything—especially to this extent. I could say that you should feel lucky. I found the time I spent with you…pleasant, and I do want to apologize."
"Apologize for what? Taking me against my will?"
"That too."
"What else?"
He was silent.
"Tell me!" She coxed. After a moment he stood.
"I will continue to monitor you." He said shortly.
"Hey, wait!" However he was gone before Kayura could protest further.
"Damn it!" She pouted, having more questions raised than answered.
AN: I know, that was horrible! But hey, the diolog's gotta be in there somewhere. Gomen -_-