Wassup, peeps! Well, here it is…
Same Ground Ch. 6
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Suddenly Aridas attacked the two brothers, preventing them from what they were about to do. "Wait, Aridas can attack?" the Asakura brothers said mentally. When they looked at Aridas, he had a sword that glowed in white. Thank you Griffyn for this. Aridas said. "Oh, no! Another Asakura?" Qingmaru questioned. "Runaway!" Both of them quickly ran away.
Now everybody had their eyes on Aridas. What? Is there something wrong? Aridas asked while Griffyn got out of the sword. "Well, Otouto, you just attacked someone and you spoke in the correct language." Hao pointed out. Well, thanks to Griffyn I was able to do that. He brought the Sword of Unity and a little something else. Aridas said pulling something from the sword and ignoring his brother's last remark. It was a pendant with a dragon warrior and wolf warrior marked on it. "What does it mean?" Yoh asked. This is my sign. It is the symbol of light and dark combining into one in Griffyn's clan. That is what made my body. The Sword of Unity was originally mine and not Draikus-dono, so obviously, Kage acquired a new weapon. Aridas explained. Quickly, Master Aridas, tell them before we can go to the next step. Griffyn whispered. Right, then. The arrival of Qingmaru and Shinmaru was just a diversion. Someone took that opportunity and now has kidnapped Anna. Aridas explained. "WHAT!" Yoh yelled. They all went inside. They saw Ianna badly wounded and unconscious. Yoh and Aridas quickly headed upstairs to Anna's room. When Aridas slid the door open, Anna was nowhere to be found. The only thing there was a talisman marked with the kanji that meant "Shadow." Kage was here… Yoh, get the talisman, I will explain it downstairs. Aridas said. Yoh nodded and took the talisman downstairs. Aridas looked from the window. Kage… why do you do this? Aridas questioned.
"I must congratulate you, Qingmaru and Shinmaru, for a very job well done." Kage said sitting cross-legged across Qingmaru and Shinmaru. "No, no, Kage-sama, we thank you for giving us the chance for you to get the girl." Shinmaru said. "Yes, it is a pleasure to work under you, Kage-sama." Qingmaru said. Both of them then bowed to him. Kage nodded. "Right. You may go now." "Hai, Kage-sama!" they both disappeared into the shadows. Kage stood up and walked to a fire-lit cave where Anna was held captive.
She struggled to get out of the ropes she was tied to. "You know," Kage said walking across from Anna. "Struggling won't help. Those ropes are tied nice and tight." He finished. "What…do…you…want…from me?" Anna asked. "It's simple, really. You should, by now, already know." He replied smiling a Hao smile. "Whatever it is I won't do it." She said. "You mean you still don't know? Well, it's not like you have a choice." Kage said.
Yoh called Faust and Silva to the Onsen. Faust tended to Ianna's wounds and said she would wake up in an hour or so. "Thank you for having me here, Yoh." Silva said. Yoh did not say anything but still nodded. "This situation is very serious indeed. Kage might be planning to summon spirits to do his bidding using Anna's powers." Silva said. I do not think that is the only reason he wants her. But sadly, I cannot think of anymore reasons besides that. Aridas confirmed. "Either way, we're going to get her back. I'm not going to sit here and do nothing." Yoh said firmly. I agree. I have already sent Griffyn to find out where Kage and his followers are hiding. In the meantime, we should get allies to help us because it is definite that it won't be that easy getting back Anna and destroying Kage. Aridas agreed. "How long will it take Griffyn to find Kage?" Hao asked. He should be back in a little while. About two minutes, I think. Aridas replied.
"Even if we know where Kage is, we still need transportation. I doubt any non-shamans will know of the place if it's somewhere where only shamans can enter." Len pointed out. "Thank you for pointing out the obvious, Captain Obvious," Hao said mockingly. Len was about to say something when from out of the blue a white bald eagle appeared. It was Griffyn. I found where they are staying. They are at the Tenjik Mountains. The Tenjik Mountains where my clan gave you that pendant, Master. He confirmed. "The Tenjik Mountains? Isn't that the place where the lights touch the earth every night? And why are you an eagle? You are a dragon, am I wrong?" Hao questioned. That's a lot of questions…. Yes, the Tenjik Mountains is the place where the lights touch the earth, I'm an eagle because it is more suitable for flying and most eagles live there so I won't be suspicious, and no, you are right, I am a dragon. The Tenjik Mountains are, by far, the only shamanic place that the Patch hasn't touched, am I wrong, Silva? Griffyn questioned. "No, you are right. The Patch never associated with that shamanic place because of certain assassination of a clan. The Gray Wing Clan, I think." He confirmed. So finally, the last of my clan is destroyed. Griffyn said sadly. I see, then. We can leave tomorrow then. Aridas said. "If you haven't noticed, we don't have transportation," Len pointed out. "I doubt Hao's spirit will do; it'll burn us to death." Len snapped, looking at Hao. "Well, excuse me, Mr. High and Mighty, but I don't see you volunteering your plane! Oh, wait, I forgot; I hate man-made transportations." Hao snapped back. "Then that'll be fine, we can go without you." Len said. Ma, ma (calm down)… we are using Griffyn, not the Spirit of Fire or the plane. It will be much easier that way. Aridas said. The two shamans said nothing and stomped away.
"You know, you didn't tell us what the talisman meant." Yoh said. Ah yes, the talisman. Kage uses those talismans to control the dead, Aridas said looking at the ghosts. And, the living. He finished, looking at Horo and Yoh. "The living? That's seems impossible." Silva said. "For Kage… nothing… is… impossible." Ianna said. Ianna-dono, you have regained consciousness! Aridas exclaimed. "I tried my best to ward him off, but he was too strong…" she said weakly. That is okay; you tried your best, my fiancée. Aridas said calmly, helping her up. "Yeah, you did your best and- Wait, whoa, hold on-what the frickn' hell did you just say? Ianna's your fiancée!" Horo screamed. "Of course I'm his fiancée, baka. Why do you think I asked him if I trained him?" she answered back, ready to give the Ainu a legendary left. "Aaaaaah! Don't hurt meeeeee!" Horo said covering his face with his hands. "Well it's seems that Anna is to Yoh as Ianna is to Aridas. It's a love relationship and a lesson all rolled into one!" Hao said coming out of nowhere (He "Stomped away," remember?) and laughing.
SLAP!
Ianna gave Hao a legendary left and sent Hao flying against the wall, with his eyes super big (the look like Kenshin when he's sent flying to a wall by Kaoru), then falling to the floor with the spiral eyes. "Now that has got to hurt…" Yoh whispered. "Looks like the fire starter got what he came for…" Len said leaning on the wall.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Anna asked. "Patience, patience, all will be answered in due time… for now," Kage said now sitting down next to Anna. "Get away from me." she said icily. "Can't we just have a nice conversation for even a moment?"
"…"
"I see. Then I will leave you alone for a while." Kage said standing up and bowing. "So now you want to pay homage to me?" she asked in the same tone. "Now you want to talk?" he answered with a question.
"…"
Kage just smirked and left the cave. He looked around for a while. "Did anyone see us Arget?" he questioned to the air. Then a silver dragon descended to the ground on silent wings. No, Kage-sama. The others have gathered more followers. The dragon answered. "Thank you, my silver friend. Arget, please watch over the itako whilst I will… associate with the new members." Kage commanded. As you wish, Kage-sama. Arget quickly crawled inside the cave. Then Shruikan appeared from the shadows at the size of the SoF (Spirit of Fire). I think you should stop giving courtesy to the young itako. She is not giving it to you. He said angrily. "Do not worry Shruikan. We will get our information from the young itako whether she likes it or not." He said calmly. Still, I want to see him suffer. I want to see him suffer so much into giving you his allegiance. Shruikan said looking at Kage. "That will happen soon, Shruikan. I will make him suffer, I promise you that."
Then shall we go and associate with the newcomers? Shruikan asked. "Yes, let's go." Kage answered. They both started walking up the mountain.
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Author's Notes: Really, I've got nothing (As in Nada) to say except R&R even if you're not an author! I'm desperate I need reviews it'll mean so much to meeeeee!
-LazyShamaness
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