Hey there, I'm back and with another chapter. It's time to raid a nearby castle with the help of a few choice thieves. I am so happy I got your reviews so quickly. There will be more action in this chapter, like chapter 5 but more fighting.
BlackRoseVixen05: I agree, don't they make the cutest couple. Youko's skills, as well as Kuro's should be more clear after this chapter.
Shiorifoxiesmom: I'm trying to make it like this is his real past, and it just seemed right to have them mated.
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It's a Secret: Chapter 7
After their return to the camp, Kuronue announced he was taking Youko, Nori, Shizuka, Sho, Yomi, and Akiko on a heist. Yomi was a wind demon who was very skilled. He had joined 12 years ago. Akiko was Sho's daughter. While she wasn't much of a fighter, she did know how to steal and cast illusions that were very useful, and she was just a kid. She had long orange hair, a deeper shade than Shizuka's, and pale skin. Her eyes were gold like Youko's, she was the only being he had ever seen with his eye color, it intrigued him. As a result Youko had taken her and Yomi on as apprentices. He was starting to regret including Yomi.
They were going to raid a castle ruled by a wealthy tiger demon. He was well known for his enormous size and his cruel laws. Kuronue told them they would be trying to get their hands on a book called Spells and Souls. It was one of a kind and contained information on many types of black magic. Included among the spells were different methods to extend life. That is what had caught Kuronue's attention.
So they headed towards the castle. This time, there was no way to avoid fighting the guards. Sho and Akiko went around to the other side of the castle. Soon loud cries could be heard as the outside guards ran over to the same place.
Quickly the remaining members crept inside. Running through the halls, they soon encountered guards. While Shizuka and Kuro were willing to let some live, Youko wasn't. He took out his Rowan wand and it instantly became a sharp dagger. He brutally thrust the weapon into his victims necks, a small smile playing across his lips. One guard managed to dodge his attack, but Youko's foot swiftly came flying through the air and cracked his neck.
While he was taking out the guards, Kuronue was having a battle of his own. Several small lizardeye demons (like at the gate of betrayal) were hanging around by the high ceiling. They were shooting red energy beams at the group. He told the other three to stay back while he took care of them. He lifted into the air, his curved knife appearing in his hand from out of nowhere. It looked a lot like the blade of a scythe. He dodged the beams, turning flips in the air, then with speed so fast the eye could barely keep up with it, he appeared behind one of the demons. He sliced it in half and managed to avoid getting splattered by its blood. Then he killed the rest of them in the same manner.
Youko caught up just as the bat finished. He watched his love turn another flip before landing. I wonder how his hat stays on when he does that. He couldn't help but thinking as they ran on.
After a bit more killing and running they came to the treasure room. Shizuka and Yomi picked the locks and they all went inside. After searching the room they realized the book wasn't there. There were many different jewels that caught both Youko and Yomi's attention. They both felt like taking the jewels, but the difference was that Youko knew they could set off alarms or traps. They decided to go look at the library near the lord's chambers. Yomi was reaching for a jewel as they left the room. Youko called for him to come on, so he stopped and followed. He knows that they could be trapped and we might be hurt. Yet he would have sacrificed us to get them, I don't like that. Youko changed into his fox form.
As they entered the library they saw the book lying in a glass case in the middle of the room. What they also saw though, was the giant lord of the castle, looming before them, his shadow covering the whole group. So they readied for battle.
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That's it, a little shorter than usual but this chapter is two parts. Do the bandits get the book, or even win the battle, find out next chapter.
I'm not really sure what the demons are called so I made the name up.
I guess you could say Youko and Kuro are equal in power and skill. I'm not sure if I made that clear, parts like this aren't really my specialty. Till next time, this is Red Kitsune Flames, signing off.