Well, the first one, was on 5,5 pages in word size 10. so I decided to make all chapters on about 5-6 pages each.

They shouldn't take that long to read, cause I use about 30 minutes to 1 hours to make one. Then of course. Before I post it, I check it through for mistakes and such.

I got the ideas, and I already thought it through before I start writing. I do, however, change the story slightly when I write it, because I get another idea which I thought would be better. Ex. In this story, I actually wanted them to get attacked, and make that the reason why he should get a sword. But I couldn't find a good way to get them out of it, so I dropped it…

God I talk a lot. LET THE STORY BEGIN!

Chapter 2: The Hanyou, the Youkai and the Miko.

Ryu and Shina were walking silently down the road. Ryu didn't knew why, but for some reason he could feel the presence of something around him. He wasn't quite sure what though.

Ryu: something is coming…

Shina: hmm? What do you mean?

Ryu: look.

Shina looked down the road. She couldn't see anyone, but suddenly, like out of nowhere someone jumped out of the forest about 20 yards away from them.

Shina: wha… who the hell are you!

: hmm, I don't think I wish to tell you. I was just passing by, but something caught my scent. I was just checking. Its usually rare to see someone as you two walk together in a forest.

Ryu: what do you mean about that!

Shina: Ryu?

: you don't know what I mean by it? Geez you are more stupid than you appear. Well never mind, I will be leaving now.

Shina: HEY WA…

Ryu cut her of by putting his hand in front of her mouth.

: hmm?

Ryu: nothing. Just leave us.

Shina: Ryu? What's wrong?

Ryu: I sense something about him… I think it would be wise to leave him.

: what the hell do you mean by that! Geez always the same for gods sake! Even you who doesn't look much different than me thinks I am weird.

Ryu: …I don't think you are weird… I just feel like it would be smart not to oppose you…

: huh? I don't think I have ever heard a Youkai say that to me…

Shina: You…

Ryu cut off Shina again.

Ryu: someone has to be the first right?

: I guess you are right. But usually you Youkai's always mock a Hanyou if you get the chance.

And with those words, the stranger disappeared into the forest.

Shina: what are you doing?

Ryu: I… he was not a human… I could feel something terrible coming from him…

Shina: feel? How can you feel such things?

Ryu: I… I don't know… I had this feeling before.

Shina: we need to go to the closest village fast.

Ryu: why?

Shina: because…

Shina was cut of by the same stranger from before.

: tsk I think your companion wants you dead my friends. I kinda knew from the way she was dressed. I don't think she is able to beat you alone though.

Shina: what the hell are you talking about!

: oh you should know what I am talking about.

The stranger said no more, but dashed towards Shina without a warning.

Ryu stood in front of her and punched towards him, sending him towards the ground. However, he did a back flip and landed on his feet's anyway.

: why the… why do you protect her?

Ryu: why do you attack her!

: you idiot! I can't believe it! You can feel I am dangerous, but tell you what! She is even more dangerous than me! Have Youkai's really grown that stupid!

Ryu: SHUT UP! STOP CALLING ME A YOUKAI! IF SHE IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN YOU, THEN BRING IT ON!

Ryu's sudden shout made Shina gasp, and take 2 steps backwards. Se heard that he had some melee skills, and she had seen him use some of it already, during their first encounter with the fiends. But still. She didn't believed he would be able to beat the one he had just challenged. He seemed to have some kind of superhuman powers.

: tsk… okay that might have been overdoing it. I am stronger and much more dangerous than she is. However, if you really wishes to get in a fight, you got one. I had seriously thought you were better than the other Youkai's. Guess I was wrong.

And with that he charged towards Ryu.

The stranger and Ryu fought for a while. Ryu was losing, and Shina was very well aware of that. She was getting nervous. Because according to him, it would be best if she were killed. That meant if he died, she would too.

Suddenly the stranger drew a sword. And charged towards Ryu

Ryu could see he wouldn't be able to avoid, and instead prepared for the attack.

Shina: NO! STOP IT!

Shina had drawn her bow. She refused to let him die. She shot an arrow towards him. He stopped, and the arrow missed, he smirked and instantly charged towards the slightly startled Ryu.

Suddenly another arrow was shot. And it hit him, and with a bright light, he was killed.

The arrow came a second too late though. The sword had pierced Ryu.

Ryu coughed up blood, and fell to the ground. Someone walked over to him and kicked him over, so his had face up. He heard Shina scream something, and then everything faded.

Shina: STOP IT! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!

Shina was crying again. At first, it was of happiness, but when she saw that she intended to kill him, it was horror.

The strange archer looked at her.

: I am termination these Youkai's. Or, this Youkai, and this Hanyou, to be more exact.

Shina: NO DON'T! please…

: why should I? he is a Youkai. Unless… where you with him.

Shina somehow avoided blushing, but if it meant that she could save him, she would gladly do so.

Shina: yes… we were travelling to a nearby town… we were wounded in a battle against some Youkai's who ambushed us.

She tried to make it sound like she knew what he was, and that she had known him for a long time. She didn't knew how well it went though.

: oh… is that so… well, then lets get him back shall we? Oh and call me Serine.

Serine carried Ryu back to the camp. She was both older, and stronger than Shina.

Serine: so, here we are. Hey wait…

Serine looked at a necklace Shina was wearing.

Serine: that necklace… where you got that one from?

Shina: this…? I found it where we was attacked by the Youkai's. somewhere near… someone was carrying it. I don't know who he was though.

Serine: hmm… make sure no one gets their hands on them. Even your friend.

And with that, she left them.

The following day

Shina: he… good morning Ryu.

Shina said with a smile. Ryu couldn't quite believe it. It was like she had 20 personalities. She hadn't been the same at one point, since he meet her.

Serine: do you know what a Youkai is?

The question made Shina freeze.

Shina: what… what do you mean about that?

Serine: you got no clue what a Youkai is do you? I doubt you know what a Hanyou is either.

Shina couldn't talk. She knew. But if she did, why did she let him live?

Serine: a Youkai is a demon. It's basically the same. However, everyone you meet will refer to them as "Youkai".

Shina was suddenly confused. It suddenly hit her. HE was a demon. Ryu was a demon. A Youkai…

Shina: …I…

Serine: I put a charm on him. Until I remove it, his powers are suppressed, and he wont even be able to stand.

Ryu was confused. He wasn't quite sure what she was saying, but it sounded like, she thought he was a demon.

Ryu: wait… do you think I am a demon?

His words was everything Shina needed to her. She believed him. She didn't thought he knew he was a demon.

Serine: …well yes… everyone can make mistakes. But let me ask you. What are you then?

Ryu: …a human?

Ryu wasn't quite sure anymore. But he couldn't believe her words. How could he be a demon? Demon had supernatural powers didn't they?

Ryu: hey wait… if I was a demon, I would have been stronger than I am, wouldn't I?

Serine: not really. Some Youkai's have other qualities than others. Maybe yours simply aren't strength. Or maybe your strength just haven't surfaced yet.

Serine turned to Shina

Serine: listen, a Hanyou is a half human, half demon. But you need to understand, that's it is rare that the human part survives for long. The human mother or father is usually killed, either by the Youkai's family, or other Youkai's who thinks it is wrong for a human and a Youkai to love each other.

The word "love" made Shina and Ryu blush a bit. Shina might have said they were a couple the day before, but she knew it was a lie. But her saying it like this, sure made her feel embarrassed. Besides. It wasn't only the word "love" that made her feel embarrassed. It was also the things she was talking about. She was lying the day before. Her thoughts were nowhere NEAR getting kids!

Ryu: w… wait…

Ryu's face colour had suddenly changed back to normal, and he suddenly looked quite serious.

Ryu: are you saying that there is a chance, that some Youkai's might come here, to kill us?

Serine: possible. Don't forget that you are a Youkai too! Take advantage of that!

Ryu: but how? If I had some powers, wouldn't I had known by now?

Shina: maybe it is because we come from another time. If your parents did something to make you like a normal human, then your powers must have been suppressed too. So maybe they will return in time.

Ryu: …

Shina: what?

Ryu was kinda amazed that she could figure out something like that, in less than a min.

Serine: maybe you should consider getting some kind of weapon. If I hadn't showed up, and she hadn't been good at lying, you would have been dead.

Shina made a weak smile.

Ryu: what would you suggest? I never carried a weapon before…

Serine: you could try the sword maker down the river. As far as I know, he hasn't made anything for years.

Shina: how many? Are you sure he is able to make swords anymore at all?

Serine: 70, and yes, he is.

Shina: 70! How old is he!

Serine: don't know. But he is a Youkai. The difference from him, and most other Youkai's is, that him and his brother made weapons for those they wanted to. Maybe he wants to, maybe he doesn't. his brother is far away though.

Shina: so… we go to this old geezer, and ask him if he wants to make a sword. Well its 50/50… either he says yes, or else he says no. lets get going Ryu!

Ryu: umm… wait… I can't use a sword.

Shina: maybe he can teach you something. I mean… he makes swords. He must know SOMETHING about how to use them right?

Serine: well, I think I will let you two decide that.

Shina headed for the door, but apparently, Ryu didn't moved at all.

Shina: what's wrong Ryu?

Ryu: … she haven't removed the charm yet.

Serine: OH umm sorry…

Serine said something, and then the charm was released.

Ryu felt to his neck. He could feel something.

Ryu: what is this?

Serine: another charm. I trust you. But you are still a Youkai.

Ryu: so you put this thing on me, so you can immobilize me again?

Serine: not me… and it doesn't immobilize. It temporary stuns some of your cells. And like my charm. You wont even be able to stand.

Ryu: … don't tell me that she…

Serine: yes, Shina simply have to want it, and then you will be laying on the ground.

Ryu: that's…

Shina: cool!

Ryu: …that isn't quite what I was thinking…

Shina: but it is! Come on! Lets find that sword maker.

Ryu: … I don't like this.

Ryu suddenly slammed into the floor, like when someone suddenly loses his balance.

Shina: hihi

Ryu: …

Shina: ahh sorry… I just had to try it out

Shina was laughing, and Ryu actually smiled too.

Ryu: I guess it is hopeless to run now…

And even though Ryu said that, he didn't quite meant it. He wouldn't run. After all, someone in this village actually accepted him. And she didn't seemed to care a bit that he was a demon.

Shina: come on, lets get going!

Ryu got up, and they went towards the sword makers home.

Authors note: well… this was the second chapter. Hope you like it. More will happen later.

Oh and I might also add, that even though it might look so, they see each other, not as friends, but more like family. After all, they are suddenly in another time, and even though it might appear that Ryu wants to get rid of Shina, then he is still happy that someone from his time is there.

/ I know I would be depressed if there was no one that understood anything from where I was originally from.

Well R/R