Natures Guardian
Wind does blow
Water does flow
Just as the Ainu breaths
The tree in autumn drops its leaves
Natures beauties destroyed by mans greed
Humanity takes more than it need
Valiant efforts to save natures grace
One of the few in the Ainu race
The selfish ways of human kind
Simple things like trees become harder to find
Wiping the life bringers from the earth
We need to take time for the planet to heal and rebirth
One understands our ways are wrong
The blue haired boy knew all along
Fighting to bring back what man has taken
His true powers have yet to awaken
His control over ice shows his connection to nature
Glistening eyes of joyful azure
Smiles wide with hopeful eyes
Broke away from modern ties
Simple living for the one who is child-like
His journey to the top is quite the hike
No matter his confidence grows
Like the wheat harvested in the meadows
Untamed and wild
Every aspect of this being is a child
Mind so open and heart so pure
People like him are fewer and fewer
Tender touch and breezy attitude
His quest defies the multitude
Nor man nor beast stands in his way
The boy called Horo as we all say
Blissfully continues to do his best
Taking on his mission with cheer and zest
His heart has lead him this far
He shines as bright as the northern star
Voice so calm and steady
His mind set and weapon ready
Even though he's young at heart
He's ready to fight on nature's part
Let this unadulterated soul dream
Under the delights of a moon beam
He seems dim with lack of control
But when it comes to nature he knows more than any soul…
Horokeu Usui
Ren and Horo sat on the tallest hill near the big city. They went for a walk and it had got dark quickly. Snow was predicted but none had fallen yet. There was a slight breeze tugging at their hair as they sat looking down at the twinkling lights of the city, as still the streets were full of hustle and bustle. Horo sat and looked up to where he thought the real heavenly lights were but too much light pollution made the stars fade so they were barely visible. That's what man did, cover the world's true nature suffocating all the goodness out of the soil and leaving the corpse to rot. Leaves rustled in the back ground from the autumn weather as now all trees stood bare just like the forests of trees once lumberjacks steal more than they need with out giving a single thing back in return for their profit.
Wind does blow
Water does flow
Just as the Ainu breaths
The tree in autumn drops its leaves
Ren: Horo, are you okay?
Horo: Hmm? Yeah sure, why you ask?
Ren: You look like someone's just slapped you in the face
Horo: Just thinking
Ren: What were you thinking of?
Horo: The city… Home
Ren: You miss it there?
Horo: Sometimes but it's mainly nature I miss
Ren: Isn't nature all around
Horo: Not anymore
An awkward silence settled over as Horo looked back at all the factories and shops traffic and people. They all seemed to value the concrete and grit over the earth and grass; they preferred the smoke and chocking poisons to the air and fresh clean breeze. Everything beautiful about this world… disappearing from sight and consumed by humanities greed. From way back he was told of who he was what he was. He was Ainu proud and strong but few actually even knew what an Ainu really was, they tried to learn the language and tried to learn the history but when it came down to it they never once thought about the beliefs. Horos eyes saddened thinking he was dieing along with his race, fewer existed and no one knew the sacrifice his people made to survive. They gave up a lot because of the Japanese passing laws forbidding them to even be what they were freely. War and prejudice that still happens. Travelling he found out a lot of teenagers were taught to hate what he was, dirty tree hugging Ainu nothing more. Before he came to this town he had a run in with some unpleasant 17 year old boys he barely got away from, he was sure they were going to try kill him for being Ainu
Flashback-
Botan: Look what we have here boys
Jiro: A dirty little Ainu trying to sell his trinkets
Raidon: Look at those ridiculous things (He stomped on a few of them)
Horo: Hey! (Took his stuff and wrapped it back up into his blanket packing them up to move on)
Botan: Look he's not only a scum Ainu he's a cowardly Ainu
Horo: Watch it!
Jiro: Or what?
Horo: I'll knock your block off!
Jiro: Like mud crawling scum like you could do anything
Botan: I think we should rid the planet of one more tree hugging looser don't you?
Raidon: Definitely
Horo: The Ainu aren't the ones destroying the planet it's people like you!
Raidon: Sure it is, we are all to blame and you preachy Ainus aren't
Horo: Hell no!
Botan: I say different
Jiro: No one will miss him so I say we take care of him
Raidon: (Threw a punch at Horo just missing then giving and upper cut straight into Horos stomach knocking the wind out of him and bringing him to his knees) Look at the dirty little Ainu at my knees already
Jiro: (Laughed hysterically and kicked Horo in his side then leaned on his friends shoulder) Look at the weakling he deserves to be wiped out
End of Flashback-
Natures beauties destroyed by mans greed
Humanity takes more than it need
Valiant efforts to save natures grace
One of the few in the Ainu race
Ren who saw the look on Horos face and saw him tightening his fists till his knuckles were white brought Horo out of his memory. Horo looked at Ren who tried not let on worry
Ren: Are you sure your thinking about home?
Horo: Well… I was just remembering something that happened a long time ago
Ren: What was it?
Horo: A run in with some older boys (Laughed a little) they were convinced I should be dead and really wanted me gone. They hated me for no real reason
Ren: (Crossed his arms and looked at Horo blankly) They can't have hated you for nothing
Horo: (Looked down at the ground) They had a reason
Ren: What reason?
Horo: … I'm Ainu…
The selfish ways of human kind
Simple things like trees become harder to find
Wiping the life bringers from the earth
We need to take time for the planet to heal and rebirth
Ren stared at him blankly as he purposely averted gaze then looked back at Ren who sat quiet afraid if he said anything else he would offend or something. Ren knew these matters were best left alone unless the person wanted to say it. Ren being private would expect it from Horo so he should show the same thing. Horo could see Ren felt uncomfortable asking about it so Horo being the open care free person he was just decided to tell Ren what happened to sort of ease the tension.
Horo: It's okay I don't mind telling you about it. It's just one of those things they didn't like me because I'm an Ainu (Lifted up the back of his shirt to reveal a scar that had faded on his back about 2 inches long and would have been quite a nasty deep cut to of made such a scar)
Ren: What happened? (Brought his hand up taking a finger over the scar gently)
Horo: well…
Flashback-
One of the boys pulled out a knife and played with the blade before handing it to Raidon who smirked dreaming up ways to use his newfound toy. He stroked the blade against his own skin making sure Horo could see what he had and knew what he intended to do with it. Horo stood and backed up ready the fight them off. Raidon looked big and strong but he was sure he could out run the much older boy. Raidon made a go for it trying to jab it into Horos chest but missing as Horo tried to duck under and around him. Unfortunately the boy Raidon was faster than Horo had thought and turned jabbing his knife down and gashed the tender flesh of his lower back. Horo screamed out in pain falling to the floor holding the spot he was stabbed. Raidon stood looking more and more bloodthirsty and he again cradled the blade between his fingers toying with it with a sense of power.
Jiro: Looks like you got him
Raidon: Looks like
Jiro: Come on lets finish him off
Raidon: Don't rush me
Jiro: Sorry Raidon (Slapped a hand on the big guys chest and stepped back letting Raidon take his sweet time)
Horo knew he had to get out of there. Kororo was ready waiting for her master's command. Horo was preparing to do what he had to but it hurt so dam much. He felt it trickle and moving was painful. He worried about the wound and if it hit any organs or tore any muscle. His skin burnt with hot oozing bloody. Raidon wanted to kill him just because of his culture, his race, his beliefs. He never hurt him so why did he and his friends want to kill him. Horo saw Raidon rise his hand to strike the knife into his flesh again but Horo moved out the way falling out the corner area and into the pouring rain, The boys tried to make pursuit but Horo managed to get Kororo into his board and make a ice wall sealing them in. He could here them scream and bang on the ice wanting to be let out threatening and shouting abuse. Horo picked himself up and ran to the nearest hospital which was quite far… he hoped he would make it in time or bleed to death in that god forsaken place
End of Flashback-
One understands our ways are wrong
The blue haired boy knew all along
Fighting to bring back what man has taken
His true powers have yet to awaken
Ren let Horo put down his top and covered back up the past smiling like it was just another simple thing but to Ren it wasn't. Someone hurt him and Ren didn't like that at all. The thought of some sick twisted boys wanting to kill him because of who he is sounded wrong in everyway, they wanted his Horo dead for something as stupid as being an Ainu. Ren leaned closer sitting right by Horos side, these kinds of things remind you of a person's mortality. The more stupid thing about it, Horo wanted to save the planet and he was being condemned for it. Horo smiled at Ren who sat by his side loyally as if to say in a Ren sort of way 'I'm here'. Horo wrapped an arm around Rens waist looking back over the city letting the blinding lights of the night clubs cars and traffic lights and letting the noises of faint music and people chatting shouting and what not. Horo closed his eyes and blocked out the rest of the world for a moment. He felt at peace right now with Ren sat high looking over the vast city. He felt something cold on his nose. He opened his eyes and saw snow falling gently across the city. White blanketed the rooftops and roads; it painted the background white and made the skies look like a billion stars were falling down to earth in the form of snow. Nature was on Horos side that was all that mattered, the earth knew he wanted to help and leant him its gift. He could almost hear the wind egging him on pushing him up to the challenge but… there was still time to save the earth and sit back and enjoy it.
His control over ice shows his connection to nature
Glistening eyes of joyful azure
Smiles wide with hopeful eyes
Broke away from modern ties
Ren watched the snowfall lightly blanketing everything in a beautiful white fluff. Ren was awestruck by the simplicity and magnificence of something as small as snow. It was very cold by now and Ren shivered as the icy winds caught his hair and blew snow into his face. Horo pulled Ren closer laughing at the shuddering Chinese who sat with his knees in his chest now trying to get warmth by cuddling his knees. Horo leaned over and placed a kiss on Rens cheek feeling the cold wet skin that still seemed to warm him up even if it was freezing. Ren felt the warm touch and sank into Horo with his head under Horos chin. He got used to being with Horo now it wasn't a big deal anymore. He let Horo love him just like Horo let him love back. The snow always reminded Ren of Horo after all he was an ice shaman, it couldn't be easy controlling an element just look at Hao Asakura he controlled fire but still after 1000 years he and his element couldn't stop Yoh. Horo was admirable in many ways. He had another gift; just by looking at you he could make you as hopeful and young as he almost turning back the clock to a time when you felt youthful and alive. The simplicity of Horo made him more interesting…
Simple living for the one who is child-like
His journey to the top is quite the hike
No matter his confidence grows
Like the wheat harvested in the meadows
The snow had slowed and now very faint snow fell in place of the thick chunky snow that covered everything in sight. Just as Horo was going to get up to take Ren home he froze. Suddenly the entire place went pitch black all lights went off and the city went quiet. Horo looked over the city hearing no music or cars or anything. He couldn't see any lights factories pumping out toxic fumes or neon signs flashing away. The entire place was serene. Horo looked to Ren who looked over the black city too
Horo: Strange… the power must have been cut off
Ren: … (Nodded in response)
Horo: How?
Ren: Might have something to do with the weather
Horo: Really? (Got a nod to answer his question)
Horo sat with Ren in almost complete darkness, as did the entire city. Horo grasped Rens hand and held it tightly with Ren just shifting looks with out turning his head. For most they could of done this undetected in this dim light but Rens eyes were like cat eyes at the side of the road. Even if there is only a tiny bit of light they glow a golden colour. Horo watched Ren with a smirk, it was amusing when Ren tried to hide he was looking at Horo but even more so when he's caught out with out realising it and carries on thinking no one has noticed. Horo leaned closer getting an odd look before planting a kiss on Rens lips. Horo carried on getting a kiss back; the golden glow went as Ren drifted his eyes shut. Horo was a one of a kind unlike any other and in Rens mind all his. Horo climbed on Ren sitting across him and pulling him real close smirking at the Chinese as he shifted back knowing Horo was up to something.
Untamed and wild
Every aspect of this being is a child
Mind so open and heart so pure
People like him are fewer and fewer
Horo: It really makes me think when I see you sat there shivering and cold, how you can be so cold and yet look so hot
Ren: If your going to use cheap pick up lines ad least wait till I've tuned you out completely before dropping them
Horo: My lines aren't cheap (Fake pouted and leaned in so Ren was directly looking him in the eyes) they are just creative
Ren: If creative means common garb used on cheap hookers then its pretty dam accurate
Horo: Aww Ren you're not a cheap hooker… you're an expensive hooker
Ren: (Thumped Horo in the chest and tried to pin him) I am not a hooker!
Horo: Okay you're not a hooker! Besides you're a one-man guy hookers tend to have a few, unless there's something you're not telling me
Ren: Oh sure me and Yoh are having an affair behind your back and Lyserg sometimes joins in for the fun of it heck I might even let Ryu come along (Said in a sarcastic tone)
Horo: (Right eye closed and the left winced in this look of utter disgust) Eww I didn't know you were into those group things
Ren: (Punched Horo several times before being pinned) Dam you Horo!
Horo: Well this does explain the revealing clothes you wear (Smirked at how tweaked Ren was)
Ren: Stop implying I'm a common whore!
Horo: I would never do that, there's no way your common (Smirk widened) besides your all mine
Ren: Like hell, I don't belong to you
Horo: Your heart does
Ren: So what I can survive with out mine could you survive with out yours? (Ren smirked at Horo this time)
Horo: What ever do you mean?
Ren: I have yours
Horo: …True…
Ren: (Leant up and kissed Horo gently) And I intend on keeping it
Horo: That's it your sleeping in your own bed tonight
Ren: Fine (Pulled Horo down on top of him) As long as you're in it
Tender touch and breezy attitude
His quest defies the multitude
Nor man nor beast stands in his way
The boy called Horo as we all say
Horo laid flat over the top of Ren who was enjoying the look on Horos face right now, Horo was both pleased and surprised. Horo leant down and nuzzled into Ren Holding him tightly and smiling.
Horo: Of course, I couldn't sleep with out my very own Chinese to cuddle
Ren: Sometimes I think I should disown you
Horo: Don't be too hasty Ren-Koi
Ren: (Blushed) What have I told you about calling me that
Horo: Erm… Oh only to be said in the privacy of our home
Ren: Good boy
Horo: Because I've been so good can we go home and have an early night
Ren: Is that all you ever think about
Horo: Pretty much
Blissfully continues to do his best
Taking on his mission with cheer and zest
His heart has lead him this far
He shines as bright as the northern star
Ren lay there with Horo a little longer and looked up at the sky, with the entire city suffering from a power outage the stars shone brighter than ever. Every star gleamed ten times brighter as all the lights were out and the factories didn't pour our smoke covering the sky in grey toxins. Horo playfully nuzzled and innocently rested on Rens body lightly breathing with a ghost of a smile gracefully planted across his face showing his contentment. His heart beat steady and Ren could feel his reason for life pounding strong in an intoxicating rhythm. Ren could see Horos face and it was so innocent and untouched. Just beside Horos face there was a flower in the snow, it had survived longer than the rest of the plants most the flowers had vanished ready for winter but not this one flower, this blue hibiscus stood out brightly still full of life healthy and strong. Horo opened his eyes looking up at Ren who had shifted himself to look carefully at his surroundings and absorb all the sites. Horo had made Ren appreciate the planet more and humanity along with Yoh and the others. If Ren had met someone like Horo many years ago when En still controlled the family he would of destroyed such a gift for being what he wasn't and being who he was. Was he no better than those boys? Ren shook his head and tried to think about how much he had changed not how bad he was before he changed. Horo always reminded him why his new life was better again it was Horos gift to do so
Voice so calm and steady
His mind set and weapon ready
Even though he's young at heart
He's ready to fight on nature's part
Horo sat up and let Ren do the same he stood and brushed himself off stretching slightly. Just then all the lights from the city turned on and the noise and hustle of the city started over again… well it was nice while it lasted. He put his arm out for Ren to hook onto getting a pair of eyes rolling before hesitantly hooking his arm through. Horo smiled knowing Ren loved it really. They walked off Home not saying anything and not needing to. The last thought that Ren through Rens head was 'Why did nature choose this Ainu-Baka to be its guardian?'…
Let this unadulterated soul dream
Under the delights of a moon beam
He seems dim with lack of control
But when it comes to nature he knows more than any soul…
Horokeu Usui
Don't ask me what I was on when I wrote this I am not completely sure… Not anything you should be taking anytime soon if you're a writer