Chapter 12: The Plan
Darkness covered the city of Tokyo, a gloomy presence hanging above. It was only a matter of time before it began to rain and storm. News began to circulate in the council about the missing Takahashi child even before the Takahashi's knew.
Now they were on a hunt in the city for Naraku's hide out, no clue at all as to where it was. Sachi leaned against the wall of an ally way and looked down solemnly. The shouted curses from her father and screams from her distressed mother rang in her head. They had trusted her to protect Trinity, she knew Trinity was in danger but she left her along anyway.
"Why do I screw everything up...? Trinity needed me and all I could think about was not being the one in the spot light. Trinity never thought about stealing my thunder all she wanted was to make everyone happy. She put her happiness and life on the line so that Natsuro wouldn't become the head lo tech. She nearly died performing the ritual…she trusted me to make the right wish!" Sachi bemoaned, her final sentence leaving her lips just as the rain began to pour down on her.
"You are right, you had no reason to feel such spite towards her…but that is human and is the burden that comes with being half human…" said a familiar male voice. Sachi looked up in alarm to see Fafnir standing across from her leaning against the opposite wall. His arms were crossed and he had a serious look on his face.
"You! How dare you speak to me after what you've done! The council told me about you!" Sachi yelled, extending her claws and preparing to strike the dragon demon.
Fafnir smirked cockily. "I bet they had only kind words in regards to me!" he laughed. Sachi growled at him.
"They told me about how you're a wizard who pretends to be a priest. You work for Naraku as an undercover agent and you were the one who kidnapped Trinity!" Sachi accused.
Fafnir scoffed, not at all offended by her words. "And who was it that left the defenseless five-year-old free for the taking?" When the sad look crossed Sachi's face Fafnir's smirk fell. "That's right…you wanted to believe I was kind and good because you have a crush on me…you shouldn't let your frivolous emotions cloud your judgment…"
Sachi grew defensive at his words. "I do not and never had a crush on you! You obviously bewitched me somehow!" she yelled in denial. Fafnir chuckled and stepped toward Sachi slowly. She backed up but kept her claws up ready to strike him if he got too close.
He stuffed his hands in the pockets of his robes to show he wouldn't attack and Sachi still remained guarded. He leaned over so their faces were barely an inch apart. "You do have a crush on me. For that little block of time that we met you got a crush on me. And I have to admit I'm attracted to you too. You have so much spirit. Unlike your runt sister you are imperfect; you have flaws that are improper for a priestess, especially the priestess who is the Chosen One. I like that, we aren't that different you and I…" Fafnir said boozing Sachi in with his palms flat against the stone wall behind her. Sachi gulped and glared up at him defiantly. "You and your sister are polar opposites, Naraku said I could do whatever I wanted to your sister once she was under my control and I found myself wishing you were the one under my control…" said Fafnir huskily. Sachi gasped and threw her arms out to flatten her hands on his chest. She released a sudden blast of miko energy sending the dragon demon flying backwards into the wall.
"You touched my sister!" Sachi accused, the rain pounded down on her as she stood over the dragon demon. Fafnir glared up at her and rolled his eyes.
"Of course I didn't, weren't you listening? I want you!" Sachi couldn't help but blush at his words but she wanted some answers about Trinity now.
"Where is Trinity!" demanded Sachi.
Fafnir got up and tucked a strand of his wet hair behind his pointed ears. He glared at Sachi in irritation. "Listen…I want to help you…" Fafnir said softly, Sachi was barely able to hear it over the roar of the rain. Sachi blinked at him in surprise.
"Wha…?"
"I'm supposed to kidnap you using Trinity but I'm going to give you a choice. Either let me go back saying I couldn't catch you or switch places with Trinity…" Fafnir said seriously. Sachi stared at him in shock. Fafnir refused to look at her, his face hardened into serious features.
"You…can't just pretend you lost her?" Sachi suggested. Fafnir winced, obviously expecting her to ask that but not in such a soft innocent voice.
"No, Naraku will not believe that I could lose control of the spell I have on Trinity…" said Fafnir. Sachi looked down in thought, her doggy ears drooped a little. Fafnir could sense the hesitation and worry coming off of Sachi and he sighed. "Forget it, I will just go to Naraku and say I've failed…" said Fafnir.
"Wait!" Sachi yelled grabbing the sleeve of Fafnir's robes.
Fafnir looked at her inquisitively. "I-I…" Sachi screwed her eyes shut and yelled at him. "What will happen to Trinity if you fail!" Fafnir's eyes softened a little but he looked away so she wouldn't see.
"Naraku will think her useless for fighting and probably…use her for something else…" seeing the horrified look on Sachi's face he continued lamely. "Naraku is a sick fuck…"
"He…He wouldn't! She's only a little girl!" Sachi yelled.
Fafnir raised an eyebrow at her. "Have you ever heard of a pedophile?" he sneered.
Sachi's eyes darted around as she thought seriously about what she should do. When she felt Fafnir try to move away to leave she tightened her grip on his robes. "Wait…I'll do it, trade me for Trin." Sachi said looking up at him determinedly. Fafnir looked shocked for a minute then a scowl crossed his face.
"No way! I won't let Naraku have you! If it bothers you so much I will do my best to protect Trinity!" Fafnir said stubbornly, trying to jerk his sleeve from her grip.
"No! I'm coming with you at the very least! I won't let Trinity get hurt and if I get "captured" you wont be in trouble with Naraku." Suggested Sachi. Fafnir looked unsure.
"So if you are going to protect Trinity then I have to pretend that I have you under my control and we go in like I captured you. Then what? Naraku will probably want you and Trinity to fight against your family…" said Fafnir. Sachi grinned wider.
"That's even better! You will take your spell off of Trinity and we will pretend to be under your control! Then when we go to battle, Naraku will think he has the upper hand but at the last minute we will turn and fight against him Fafnir! Isn't this great! My family will accept that you aren't evil when we win against Naraku!" said Sachi happily. Fafnir got a slight frown as he analyzed what she was saying. 'She thinks I was evil before…that I want to work for Naraku…? I can't tell her why I work for him it would ruin her plan…' Fafnir thought looking away with his eyes slightly saddened.
"Alright…but I'm not taking the spell off of Trinity, Naraku might notice the difference if she isn't under the spell, I'll take it off during the battle…" said Fafnir. Sachi nodded eagerly. They fell into a silence and Sachi looked up at Fafnir shyly.
"Um..." she began uncertainly. Fafnir's expression perked up a little, he expected a confession of love or something or even a thank you for agreeing to help her but he didn't expect her to say something completely different. "Can I see Trinity?" asked Sachi.
Fafnir groaned in irritation. 'She's just a kid…' he thought with a grumble tone to it. He reached into his robes and waved his wand with a bored flick. Sachi watched him mumble an incantation under his breath and was surprised when Trinity slowly appeared out of thin air. Sachi ran to the little girl and fell to her knees in front of her.
Sachi grabbed Trinity's shoulders and looked into her blank eyes. She saw a strange glow coming from the moon tattoo on her cheek. Trinity's golden eyes were blank and dull looking. She had an expressionless look. "Trinity…? Can you hear me?" Sachi called out.
Fafnir glanced at the sisters and looked up at the falling rain with squinted eyes. "She might be able to hear you if she can fight the spell but I doubt it…" he said absently. Sachi looked at Trinity with some intensity. She looked dead to the world and it caused a strange tug at Sachi's heart. 'I was wrong to feel the way I did…but I couldn't help it! I was selfish and now look what's happened to you! I will protect you Trinity! I promise!' Sachi thought and threw are arms around the child and hugged her.
Fafnir blinked and wielded around in alarm. "MOVE!" he shouted at Sachi in alarm. Sachi gasped, and while still hugging Trinity, she jumped backward to slide on her back along the concrete ground. Sachi was just barely able to get out of the way as a blast of miko energy hit the spot where Trinity had stood.
"Damn!" a voice said from the shadows. Sachi turned over so her body shielded Trinity's and looked around for any sign of who attacked them. She saw that Fafnir had disappeared and could hear movement above her. She looked up on the fire escape to see Fafnir attacking a girl about her age that looked familiar.
"Combustiado!" Fafnir shouted and the railing of the fire escape exploded beneath the girl's feet. Sachi saw her falling as if in slow motion and she realized who it was. She got off of Trinity and threw her hands out in a halting motion.
"No! STOP!" She yelled. Her eyes were screwed shut waiting for the sound of the girl's body hitting the concrete but it didn't come. She opened her eyes to see the girl there with her eyes wide and her body squirming as if trying to get free. She was floating in mid air. Sachi gasped and slowly brought her hands down causing the girl to slowly lower to the ground.
When she was free of whatever Sachi did to her she stood up and tried to shoot a blast of energy at the lifeless girl on the ground. Sachi blocked it easily with a barrier and glared at the golden eyed girl.
"Trinity! Stop attacking!" Sachi yelled. The Trinity of the future stopped and glared at Sachi. Fafnir jumped down from the fire escape and looked confused.
"I have to kill her! History might mess up again and I cant have that!" Older Trin yelled. Sachi growled and stood in front of Trinity.
"Go away! It was because of YOU that history was screwed up the first time! We don't need you screwing it up again!" Sachi yelled. Trinity's face filled with hurt and before anything else could be said she disappeared. 'That was harsh and unfair but she had to leave…' Sachi thought tiredly. She looked over at Fafnir now. "I'll explain on the way to Naraku's hide out…" she said while going to help her little sister get back on her feet. Fafnir shrugged nonchalantly and made his way out of the ally followed by the two sisters.
A/N: Sorry I haven't updated in so long! Tell me what you think!