YE: We switch POV a lot in this chapter, so don't get confused.
Kurai: I've told you before every one's not as stupid as Tsuara.
YE: Yeah, well it comes from having so many younger brothers and sisters.
Tsuara: Oh sure. Blame it on your family. You always do that.
YE: Not really. I always blame it on Dan. And it is his fault every time I do.
Kurai: Really. The world would be better off with out him.
YE: See. Even Kurai agrees with me. Which like… never… ha…ppen…s. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! THE WORLD IS ENDING! KURAI HAS AGREED WITH ME!
Tsuara: Calm down. She agrees with me sometimes.
YE: BUT YOU'RE THE SAME PERSON!
Tsuara: YOU'RE RIGHT! I'M MELTING I'M MELTING OHHH WHAT A WORLD!
Kurai: What a bunch if freaks. Looks like I'm the only one with enough sense to right the chapter, here goes.
General POV
They walked down a hallway that was exactly like any of the others, Folken leading their small procession. Lori wondered how any of them managed to find their way in this place. Every thing looked the same to her. After few turns and stairwells they approach two massive doors.
"Whoa." Lori stated looking up at them. Folken opened the doors and they stepped in. Tsuara's eyes widened and Lori gasped. "Oh my god. They're HUGE!" Lori shouted. Her voice bounced of the walls so loudly most of the party winced including Lori.
"You've never seen guymelefs before?" Dilandau asked dubiously. Tsuara smirked.
"Really, Nanashi and Karei are gonna have a ball." Lori said. Tsuara nodded.
The room was what appeared to be a hanger. There were about twenty gigantic humanoid type machines. Most of them were blue, with the exception two. One was red one and another was black. The black one sat in the corner looking somewhat dusty.
"Lori come here." Tsuara said motioning her over to a corner.
"What?" Lori asked questioningly. Dilandau and Folken watched curiously as they whispered back and forth. "WHAT?" Lori shouted. Tsuara looked over in their direction and continued to whisper. They started to walk back over to them.
"Got it?" was the first thing they heard of the conversation.
"You're the boss. But I still don't see what this is gonna do." Lori said.
Tsuara started, "We have decided to…"
Folken's POV
Her proposition was too good to pass up. Dilandau was angry when I over stepped the bounds of authority but he eventually saw reason. He caught on slower than I thought he would but he was pretty angry. He will calm down when he sees the full benefit of her request.
Dilandau's POV
I don't know what Folken was planning when he agreed. And since when was he in charge of the Dragon Slayers. Emperor Dornkirk specifically gave ME all control over MY Dragon slayers. Oh well it's just in time for our attack on that jackass Allen in two weeks time. Folken seemed distracted. It probably had something to do with that stupid brother of his. Oh well it's not my business.
Lori's POV
Something's gotten into Tsuara. She's acting strange. I'm scared. I really wish I had taken the first shift, Nanashi would have been able to argue better. Ahhhhhhhh! She's gone insane. The bright side is there are a lot of really cute boys.
She must be planning something. I mean, really. Last time she was scheming………… poor, poor Nanashi. He probably still gets nightmares from that incident. -Shudders-Who knows what goes on in that head of hers?
Tsuara's POV
I think I've scared Lori. No one is happy with my decision except maybe Folken. He seemed all too eager too accept. Lori has probably figured out that I'm planning something. She probably wishes she had taken that first shift also.
Nanashi would have agreed right off the bat. I know him better than she does. He had been restless because I had already been scheming and he didn't want to be around when I brought it out into the open. Smart guy that one. It probably has to do with that one time at Nagasaki. (A/N: I think that's a place in Japan. Not sure thou) He's been more aware of how to tell I'm scheming ever since that incident.
Lori has fallen asleep. She'll need it. I have a feeling tomorrow will be rough for her. I just love surprises.
Nanashi's POV
The shadows are going wild. Something big must of happened. Oh, there's Tsuara's name. Glad I wasn't the one there to deal with it. Last time that happened … well I'd rather not think of that.
The shadows have been dormant for a few hundred years here. I can feel them in the early stages of wakefulness. The knowledge has been lost. They're excited we're here to communicate.
I ask them about Rea and Karei. Sigh They just keep blabbing. It looks like I'm on my own for a little while till they calm down.
This planet is so primitive. They have things here we didn't on earth. Like those gigantic humanoid machines I passed when looking for the exit. I can't wait to examine them. When we find the other's Karei will be a big help with that.
The shadows hush suddenly and I fall still. A few whispers that I can't make out and I can hear the chirping of the crickets loud and clear. I feel a prickling sensation on the back of my neck. I try to discern where it's coming from.
The shadows shout out a warning and I turn just in time. A huge tiger like animal springs from the bushes with out a sound. I whip out my knife and move to the side like a shadow. (A/N: Oh the irony. ;) It growls and charges.
I crouch down and don't move. At the last second I roll behind it and slice open it's back. The animal falls with a thump and starts struggling even as it's entrails fall out. (A/N: EWWWWW! Gross! )
Looking down at the now dead and lifeless animal I wipe my knife off on its carcass. I put the knife back in its sheath and continue.
Rea's POV
My accommodations in this primitive place aren't that bad. They have provided me with some frilly dresses and I provided my self with some more comfortable clothing. Pants, shirts and boots instead of dresses and dainty little high heels. The room is comfortable and I have men at my every beck and call.
They won't help me look for my friends and I don't know enough about this planet to leave. I can only hope they find me soon. Or I can find a library in this place.
I really don't like this place. Sure Gaddes is nice enough along with a few others. But Allen is getting on my nerves. Dumb ass playboy. He's pissing me off. He tries to get me in his bed at every chance. The shadows had told me it was safe to go with them and the shadows don't lie. I wish they had warned me about his annoying behavior.
The shadows get very loud all of a sudden and I wince. I tell them to be quiet but they don't listen. Instead I listen to what they're saying. They're talking about a big surprise and there goes Tsuara's name.
Ahh. I see now. She can get them talking for hours with some of the things she's done.
Like that one time when Nanashi… never mind THAT. They fall quiet all of a sudden and the door opens. I wonder why they do that. It's not like the person can hear them. Gaddes pokes his head in.
"Dinner's Ready." He announces.
"Coming." I answer getting up and following him. I hope they find me REAL soon.
Dinner is a sordid affair I wish wasn't necessary. As a guest I get the honor of sitting next to the head of the table next to Allen. I am oh so humbled by this aspect. I mean, I thought the men Lori hung with were bad. This guy just doesn't know when to quit.
Heard some of the rumors about him from passing merchant, apparently he's got a kid. A kid with a princess who was married to some king or duke or something like that. I despise playboys with a passion and this one is particularly bad.
I try to ignore his attempts to draw me into a conversation as I eat my food as fast as humanly possible.
"So what are you're friends like? I have to know what to search for." He states almost purring.
Valid point. First one he's had since I met him.
"There are three girls and one male. Tsuara, Karei, Lori and Nanashi." She offered as short a possible.
"Lori?" he asked somewhat surprised. I turned my sharp gaze on him.
"You know her? Where is she?" I demand. He shrugs.
"I met her the day before we found you. She was working at a pub. Very feisty that one." Allen said.
"You mean that barmaid? She really knew how to talk you into the dirt. I'd tell you what she said but its too strong for a lady to hear, even if she was one." Gaddes said.
Yep. That was Lori. Don't hit on her unless she hits on you first. She never did like light haired men. Now that I think about it she always brought home dark haired oriental looking types. Oh well, every one has their kinks.
I feel Allen's hand on my leg. I stand abruptly.
"Excuse me, I'm tired. It'd be nice if I was left alone till morning." I say venomously shooting the longhaired male a poisonous look. Why, he almost looks scared. I stalk from the room nearly stomping in a childlike manner in my indignation.
How dare he! I am NOT some common whore that he can fool around with! I will not tolerate such degrading behavior. He will not get away from me unscathed. That IS a promise. And I never break a promise; especially as a member of the Kage. My acts will not sully Tsuara's name.
Now, how to get revenge… I almost rub my hands together gleefully as a smile that I know can only be described as malicious grows across my face. He seems really proud of his hair…
Heh, maybe I should write a book. 101 Ways to Get Revenge by Rea of the Kage.
Tsuara: What did I do! I can't wait!
Kurai: Airhead. It's you! You're the one who did it.
YE: I got a cramp. This is hard. And now I got to go back and reread it.
Kurai: You didn't even right this chapter! And if you could learn to do it right the first time you wouldn't have to.
YE: No one is perfect. Even you couldn't kill Her without dieing. You didn't even do it right the second time.
Tsuara: She's got a point
Kurai: ZZZZZZZZ………
YE: She never listens to us.
Tsuara: She only falls asleep when she knows she's wrong.
YE: Than what did you say to her to make her sleep for the whole chapter that one time.
Tsuara:…………