A/N: This chapter is fully revised. Also, as for some reason i am unable to quite understand a part in my story has, to my much disappointment, disappeared into a mix of weird symbols that i have regretfully delete. this is marked by a "&" In that part I am not able to rewrite because I did not pay much attention to it. I was meant to be a tension reliever for the Ronins and just a little pointless laugh but perhaps i can use it to my advantage and write something else.
The Elementals
Chapter 6
"That's not fair how come Ryo doesn't have to do any chores?" Touma protested a vacuum in one hand and the other holding a rug.
"Because." She snapped on the way to the bathroom.
"Because what? He's the favorite? I bet if I run away you will never notice."
Of course Nasti didn't hear him because she was already in the bathroom with the shower turned on. He did feel a bit lonely. Seiji was out meditating again- for the reason Touma has yet to find out but he's decided on doing so tonight. The question of what they're going to do kept popping in his head non-stop and annoying him to death.
He guessed that righteous feeling still remained urging him to go out and fight. Fighting was second nature to him but he still felt the weight of the world on his shoulders. They are still Samurai Troopers right? Maybe not, but it is their responsibility to keep the world safe. What will happen to their world if the Masho and Kayura can't protect it? So far there has been no hope of anything concerning their problem. They had brought it up at the table a few times but just coming to a dead end.
Yet he still felt something, most likely the tattered remains of his yoroi inside of him. It was like the more he thought about it the stronger the feeling grew. Thus, reminding him of the answer Seiji gave him.
Touma went to Seiji for questions, he might be Wisdom but Seiji was better suited for it. He asked him about the feelings. Like his yoroi still inside him, still present but just waiting to be found. Seiji just shrugged and told him the yoroi have always surprised them. When they thought they lost the yoroi against Arago, Ryo merged their powers and formed a new yoroi. He told him he tried destroying Korin- afraid it no longer stood for light- but only purified and brought out its true strength. Their destiny was far too important for them to lose so easily.
That was right around the time Seiji spent most of his days outside. That was right around the time they have been having no clouds in the sky what so ever, just nice sunny and warm days.
"Touma?"
He snapped back to reality away from his musings and looked at Shin questioningly.
"You all right?" Shin was giving him that stare that was known all to well to be owned by Seiji and Shin. That stare that could see your every emotion and secret you are trying to keep hidden. Well that was one good thing about the bond no longer present. He did have privacy, too much privacy, and too much quiet.
He thought perhaps the empathists of their group were upset over their inability to confront Ryo about whatever has been having him on edge. Of course it didn't take an empathist to know Ryo was getting little sleep before. A sure sign of nightmares of their previous battles that had the leader part of Ryo troubled about how he was going to take care of his friends. Or of his friends being in pain which usually had Ryo talking in his sleep and taking nightly trips to the bathroom to calm himself down.
Ryo did truly hate to his friends in pain and that always remained in his conscious till the stress of his current position was getting too much for him to handle. At that time nightmares will flourish in his dreams and trouble Ryo till one of them, mainly Seiji, got it out of him.
And take Touma's advice for later reference. Getting anything from himwas gawd near impossible and trying to pry it all out of him was hopeless. Ryo stacks the stress, the hopelessness, weaknesses and tons of other things leaders worry about till he can't handle it anymore.
Though don't look at it like their some sharey, touchy, feely, kinda group. They're not. It's just so obvious about Ryo that anyone knew what is wrong with him. Anyway, he has lived with the trooper for a year now.
Then there's times when it would rain, rain, and rain. You know one of those weeks where you just get all the crummy, sad weather. During those times Ryo is irritable, restless, and prone to stay up all night till he just can't stay up anymore. He's also known to watch the weather channel and grumble at it with a choice of curses.
And words cannot describe Ryo's temperament during the Winter. Maybe GAWD. Or HELL. But by everything good in the world he wished Japan never had winter. It was worse the first weeks then after that it just got sad. It seemed like all the spirit Ryo had was slowly and painfully being crushed by the wicked cold. Ryo's contagious cheeriness vanishes off the face of the earth and no matter how hard they try to cheer him up Ryo stayed that way.
But then it would return when the snow melted away and with the warmth once again came Ryo running around the house in his insane delirium. Then the whole world just seemed to perk up and everyone was happy.
His prophetic dreams often only happened when Youjakai or some independent evil organization decided to emerge. They only happened while he slept. He was never struck by a vision in broad daylight in the middle of the street and gasping out in a melodramatic way. Screaming the world is going to end for all to hear. He didn't announce it as soon as he awoken.
Instead he kept it to himself and finally when they began to notice his sleepy attire that's when one of them had to force it out of him.
The dream about Seiji's capture was quickly known. He wasted no time to tell them of that. They were grateful for it.
"Hai,"
"What do you have to do?" he asked looking around.
"Vacuum, clean the kitchen, clean the glass, fix my side of the room, do the dishes, and clean Nasti's car."
"Wow, what'd you do?"
"What? You guys always think I'm in trouble. She's just making me do it."
"Touma." Shin said as if the word was enough. "You're always trouble. You almost got our leader killed cause you had to be floating in space." Shin was going to continue the list of things Touma has done but the archer but him off.
Touma wanted to say Ryo's mind was taken over by virtuous crap and he's the one who jumped into the ball thing. Anyway Touma didn't actually remember any of it. Just suddenly appearing… somewhere and Ryo looking like he got the shit beat out of him. Touma was just a tiny little bit pissed off. Y
ou know just because Ryo could barely move and passed out at least twice when he was fighting Anubis. It gave Touma no real reason to be pissed off. He isn't the most dangerous one out of all of them for anything. Touma rarely gets mad; it's just when he does that he gets dangerous. Much like Ryo, but that guy is always a danger to himself.
Just look at what happen.
"Hey! It's not my fault. Arago was the one who banished us. How was I supposed to know where I would go?" Touma was still amused where Arago banished Ryo. Natsuti said he'd revived in less than a day. Touma was sure the rest of them would still be in their comatose state if Ryo never revived. Even if Natsuti figured out the poem, she could never save all five of them and still be alive to tell it.
"Well you do draw you power from space."
Touma laughed. "You think that."
"You always say that to us." Shin said plopping down on the couch and studying Touma. "We ask Ryo but he never tells us anything. Just gets pissy." Shin found it peculiar he was still able to use his empath abilities. Not as strongly because the bond was gone.
There was still a pull inside of him wanting to lure him to the lake that was close to the mansion. The only one of them that hasn't had any thoughts about it was Shu. Claiming he felt nothing from his element. Shin concluded the feeling wasn't from his yoroi. It didn't have the same feeling, like something being physically there.
So maybe it was a new source of power. Or maybe not a new source at all, just a different way of harnessing the elements' power. Why doesn't Shu feel anything? The archer didn't seem to be feeling an annoying tug from his element either.
Touma hadn't been outside at night ever since what happen but Shin could sense his musings. He might just be avoiding the whole thing till something popped up that would convince him. The disappearance of Byakuen was a clue. Touma wouldn't act and make a fool out of himself like Shu would.
"He most likely never will."
"Then won't you tell me?"
Touma laughed again sprawled out on the chair cleaning the glass vases and other assortments of figurines Nasti had that was piled beside him. "Why's it such a big deal?"
"Because it's driving me crazy!"
"It's really not that big of a deal."
"Why do you always have to be such trouble?"
"Hey, I was the first one who came when Ryo was fighting that goon thing." He protested. There was sometimes when Touma was useful and not causing trouble. "When did you come in huh?"
"I was in the bathroom doing my business what did you want me to do hold it?" Shin couldn't believe he was actually arguing… with Touma. "What were you doing?"
"Napping." He replied simply.
Shin rolled his eyes helplessly. "The end of the world was beginning and you were napping?"
"I was the first there!" Man, why was everyone on his case today? What was it bitch at Touma day?
"Actually, Ryo was."
"Well, Ryo would have been graffiti if it wasn't for me."
"His sub yoroi would have protected him."
Shu yawned walking down the stairs hearing the argument that had recently sprung up between the two friends he would never imagined would argue. He'd came searching for food since he slept right through breakfast and was woken up by bickering underneath his room. He spotted Seiji walking around the edge of the forest, hands in his pocket and head down in thought. He still was yet to see one cloud in the sky since the blonde has taken most of his day being outside.
"Glad everyone's so happy today." Shu stated cheerfully sitting beside Shin to block his view from Touma. Usually Shin was the peacemaker but Shu had to intervene this time. "I'm hungry too."
"The bottomless pit is always hungry." Touma reminded him.
"Exactly." Shu found the chip bag under the couch and once finding out they were safe to eat began munching on them.
He glanced around the room searching for something. "Haven't seen kitty cat."
Touma nodded in agreement. He just remembered the prolonged absence of the tiger. It wasn't a very good sign if Byakuen was away from Ryo this long. "Maybe something happen to Ryo?" It was creepy when you are in a room with the tiger and Ryo. They sorta like talk to each other. It used to freak Touma out when he was watching television and his brother was having a silent conversation with his tiger.
"I highly wouldn't doubt that." Shin added.
Natsuti, looking refreshed and cheerful, joined the group. Touma was busy cleaning all the figurines while Shin and Shu ate the… very old chips. Well at least she tries to provide good food for them. They were watching anime, like they usually do. Anything to rot the delicate and insane minds of a teenager. When a person's life is at it most fragile, aside from a child.
"How come who ever has the element of water is always a girl?" Shu asked, more so directed at Shin.
Out of all the things to say Shu had to comment that. Nasti sighed helplessly. One of these days Shu will get some sense knocked into him. Maybe while they're at it they would knock some sense into Ryo.
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"Want so say it's girly now Shu?" Shin asked sweetly.
Touma stared open-mouthed wondering if the bottomless pit just swallowed wrong or Shin had manipulated his element, without his yoroi.
"Are you all right Shu?" Natsuti asked worriedly settling beside him on the floor. Ironically Shu wasn't mad at water boy.
"Did you do that?" He looked curiously up at his friend who was now merely yawning.
"No. What did you forget? We don't have our yoroi anymore."
Touma decided not to add on the conversation and finish his chores.
"Perhaps the yoroi weren't the only source of power?" Natsuti decided to offer. The question was continuously reeling in her mind. She'd not made herself present on the group talks but now that the opportunity was there she had to bring it up. Even though it did sound a bit odd of her, and wasn't the best timing.
"Maybe. We've been talking about it."
"But Shu doesn't feel anything. So we thought it's just in our head." Shin said trying to change the topic. "Where's Seiji?"
"Where he's been for the past week, outside meditating." Touma was carefully placing the figurines back under the watchful eye of Nasti. Who seeing she didn't have to worry about a choking trooper returned to chair and watched the soap opera type shows turn into cartoons. All the drama they had on these things were so likely to destroy teenage minds.
"What's been up with him?"
"I'm asking him whenever he comes back."
That was probably good. It wasn't good however if the two empathist of the house decide to battle wits. Shin wouldn't go asking Seiji what's been bugging him. That would insult him for the obvious reason he knew Shin could sense what he's thinking. Touma and Seiji are best friends anyway; if anyone could break down Seiji's barrier it was Touma.
It really didn't take them that long to learn each other's behaviors. What caused it and what it meant. So whenever Nasti was curious they could give her a detailed explanation. Eventually from much listening she was able to recognize what was ailing the troopers. Most of it being caused by abnormal weather and long times away from each other.
"I'm still hungry." Shu stated, the chips were gone and he didn't feel like foraging for food. So he directed the statement at Shin.
"Why the bloody hell would I cook for you after you called me a girl?"
"I didn't say you were. I was just asking. Since you're a water element I thought you would know."
Touma rolled his eyes. "You know you're just sinking yourself deeper Shu."
"Please Shin?"
"I'll think about it."
Shu seemed content with that and flipped through the channels. Eventually Shin sighed and headed to the kitchen. Shu was such a lazy ass. It's not like he can fix himself a sandwich or something. But of course he can't stay mad at Shu for long. His nature didn't allow it. Shu tagged behind him in order to keep the cook company.
Shu really wasn't as dumb witted as some people thought him as. It's just his Kanji starts taking control like Ryo's and over rides his thinking. That's why those two are always in some type of fight- caused by them. None of them could actually fight their Kanji or the pull of the yoroi. It's just some of them have strong Kanji that often are empowered during battle. Reason why there's other Kanji to balance it all out. Shin found it interesting he could still feel the pure power of his Kanji.
"Did you really control the orange juice?"
Shin laughed finding the words funny. "Maybe."
"You know what I think?" Since Shin couldn't lie it must have been an unconscious thing. When he asked him the first time Shin said no. He believed it.
"Nani?" See, Shu wasn't as dumb witted as people thought.
"I think you were ticked so the water element acted in revenge." That often happens to them anyway. "Never known the water element to choke me but hey, I'm still alive."
"Shu, this is a stupid conversation."
"So that's a yes?"
"Quit annoying Shin, bottomless pit." Touma chided starting to wash the dishes. Well, at least there wasn't very many of them. They've been sleeping most of the time so there wasn't much of day they've had time to eat. It's just when they were awake they ate… a lot. Touma yawned, feeling a nap start to creep through his head.
Seiji has been all bright and… Seiji like since he's taking his daily meditating outings all day. It really irritated him when the blonde walked in the room all friendly and asking Touma how was his day. It must be payback. Maybe Touma could chill out on the balcony listening to punk music.
"I'm not annoying, I'm actually using my brain."
Both troopers chuckled.
"How many?" Shin asked untying a loaf of bread.
"Four."
By the third yawn Shin averted his gaze from the sandwiches filled with bologna, mustard, cheese, and pepperonis to Touma. Somehow he was managing to wash the dishes with his eyes shut. Shin frowned, it must be the absence from his element. He finished with the last grossly assembled whatever it was and handed Shu the plate.
"It really isn't that hard to make sandwiches Shu."
"But you're better at it." He said his mouth filled with bread and mustard.
Shin's face contorted in disgust. "Quit talking with your mouth full."
Once done with the dishes he carried the rack over to the table. Sitting was more appealing to Touma then standing. Why did Ryo have to break the dishwasher? It wasn't that hard to use. Just put soap in the little circle thingy, and turn the knob, press start. But as always Ryo and water appliances never worked out. He even had to use all the hot water in the shower.
He could already smell the mustard and pepperonis from his seat. That was one of Shu's favorite sandwiches. How the guy could stomach it he had no idea. Seriously, mustard and pepperonis with bologna? How much more gross can someone get?
He yawned again rubbing his eyes with the back of his hand. Stupid chores. He still had vacuuming and… oops better keep his eyes open. Shin's going to turn Mother-Shin if he sees him. Maybe he should drink some coffee. No he isn't allowed to drink coffee, Nasti won't let him. Stupid doctor thing, it's perfectly safe for teenagers to drink coffee. It's Nasti's fault.
He was feeling all right then he starts lifting things, pushing stuff, and doing a bunch of chores and he starts getting tired. Yup, Shin is giving him the stare he's suspecting something. Dammit. Five, four, three, two…
"Touma you look like you're ready kill over drying the dishes."
Shin was actually accusing him of getting himself tired!
"'m okay."
Shin was shuffling him out before he had time to react and forcing him on a couch. He wasn't half done with the dishes. He really wanted that allowance. He seen this awesome, amazing, beyond your imagination anime and he really wanted it.
"I'm sure Nasti will understand."
A blanket and pillow was thrown at him and that was that.
"Sleeping?" Shu asked. Still hungry and eating cereal.
"Hai."
"Good."
Thump.
Touma groaned at the lack of padding when he turned over and that there was nothing but air when he did turn over. He forgot he was sleeping on the couch not on his warm un-hard bed. He considered staying in his new position and fall back to sleep. But he felt the tug. The tug that used to force him outdoors on clear nights and only on clear nights.
He smiled; he hadn't felt that for weeks. The feeling was very welcoming. He was surprised to feel it now since he thought his stargazing was done with. That his element would abandon him because he failed. He let himself be defeated so easily. He who was chosen by the skies to watch over them. Untangling himself from the blanket he blearily looked around wondering what has occurred while he was sleeping. Ryo was sprawled out on the sofa and a bottle of Tylenol on the table next to him.
Touma finally found the cause of the shadows dancing and shifting around the room. Someone had started a fire and knowing that the presence of Rekka will continue its burning safely, they left it there. It also succeeded in helping with his sleep. The blinds were shut and all lights turned off. Most likely Mother-Shin.
Knuckling his eyes he dragged the blanket on the floor and draped it over Ryo. He would have carried him to his bed but thought Ryo was better suited next to a fire.
Wonder what time it is?
Eh… nine twenty-two. He slept an entire day. He must have been tired.
Byakuen was finally present; lying beside the old sofa and sleeping. Not feeling any harm in the lazy former Tenku awakening and continuing his nap. The house was quite silent. Touma expected Shu and Shin to be up playing video games but there was no flashes of light from their bedroom or any noise. Which would signify of one accusing the other of cheating. Or the controllers couldn't keep up with their reflexes and they died. Touma wondered if you could actually blow up a game that way. Since most games were made for normal people who don't have super human reflexes.
Yawning, he trudged over to the door and not bothering to wear any shoes walked outside barefoot. He untwisted his white shirt that had wrapped around him in his sleep and straightened his khakis. Now they were all wrinkly and he can't wear them tomorrow or Shin would have a conniption. Touma could just stick them in the dryer. Ryo at least didn't break that. The washer has already been fixed twice. Once by Shu.
Touma found himself getting quite experienced in plumbing.
He gazed around; this has been his first time outside since he was nearly killed. He was utterly surprised to find Seiji sitting on the far left looking up at the stars. He was wearing Touma's clothes since it was hard to distinguish whose clothes were whose in the tornado Touma made of their room. It only consisted of a black shirt and jeans. He appeared lost in thought not noticing Touma's presence. But Seiji can easily deceive someone if they don't know him good enough.
"Took you long enough to wake up." Seiji said smiling, expecting Touma to come out here on this kind of night.
Touma replied with a half-hearted smile trying vainly to just ask Seiji what's he been up to. The only thing standing in the way was the stars and their compelling songs. Though he shouldn't be able to feel them, he shouldn't be able to be compelled by them. Tenku was gone, along with his power.
They still sung to him.
"Seiji?" he asked softly. He knew Seiji wasn't just staying out all day for the hell of it. He found out something or was trying to find out something. By the look he was giving Touma it was like all his speculations were gaining more fact.
"Hm?"
"What…" He was going to ask, really he was, it's just their insistence made him more interested. "How can I still feel them?"
Seiji wondered briefly why that upset Touma so much. He always loved the stars and would stay out on the balcony for hours till midnight. At that time Seiji would have drug Touma's sleeping form to bed.
He knew the archer better than any of his friends. Touma drew his power from the stars. Long periods of time without them left him irritable, sleepless, or he slept too much lacking the energy he gained from the sky. Just depending on what situation it is. But the thought of Touma still possessing his connection to the stars told him this definitely wasn't the end of their fight.
Maybe Touma just thought he shouldn't still be lured by their… singing… he calls it. That it was over- they were over.
The problem with their enemies kept puzzling him. He was most certain they were after their lives. Wanting the Samurai Troopers out of their way. Their enemy was strong enough, more than strong enough, to take down the samurai troopers.
But since his friends and he were still alive Seiji wondered why they didn't just finish them off? Was it a one-chance thing? Did they have to kill them before something could happen? And now that the troopers were slowly reconnecting with their respected elements, were their enemies going to attack before it happens?
"Because you're still their guardian," That was the best answer Seiji could come up with, without making himself look like a moron. He knew Touma was suspicious-it was Touma. He would suspect something instantly. Perhaps the trooper already had ideas of his own.
But Touma wasn't listening to him. He was in his own little world. Then that warm smile appeared on his face. He closed his eyes, and by habit stuck his hands in his pocket as if rolling his yoroi crystal in his palm.
"One day you're going to be zoned out like that and something bad is going to happen." Touma paid no mind to him, didn't turn his head to face Seiji with a look. Instead had his head raised towards the heavens. Like he could only barely hear them and didn't want to miss one note.
Seiji sighed loudly. That didn't take very long. Most of the time the blue haired trooper makes some conversation with him. Even though it wasn't as talkative. The tiny flickers of lights instantly captured Touma's mind and sent him off.
He nearly jumped two feet off the ground when Touma suddenly jerked to his right. His gaze was fixed on the dark forest and his body stature shifted to a defensive position. Though it appeared to anyone else without a trained eye Touma had just merely turned around. They wouldn't know he was ready to lower his body and attack any moment.
"What is it?" Seiji being that of light was at a disadvantage in the dark. Touma was the only one in their group who could see in the dark.
"Nothing." He replied flatly, he relaxed and turned his attention back to sky.
Yes, Touma was zoned out again, completely lost, not here. But Seiji didn't allow it. He knew Touma took a defensive stance, probably before the trooper even knew it himself. It was so second nature to them- just like fighting- it comes automatically at the sense of evil. Defensive stance was a bad thing. Touma did sense evil. "What did you sense? Our enemies?"
"One is spying I think." He replied absently.
Touma took it so casually…. Sometimes he thought Touma felt way too safe under the night sky. The stars wouldn't let his mind go unless Touma was in danger. Because whoever it was, was spying they saw no danger in their guardian. It's probably even been there the entire time, while Seiji has been out here. In the dark… alone.
Don't think Seiji disliked when his blue-haired friend left him in the polluted and dying Earth for the brilliant sky. He still awed at how much Touma's senses increase when he loses himself. They did have a downfall. Touma was unable to hear anything around him. So if he was having a conversation with one of his blue haired friend… well it would become a one-sided conversation.
It was still a pretty funny thing for them to joke about, but no one thought about perhaps shoving him and startling the trooper. Or thinking it would be funny to send a mental scream through the bond.
Like he said before, that would leave them with an insane-star rambling-Tenku.
"How long has it been there?"
"Don't know." He closed his eyes and was gone.
Though Seiji despite his thinking had an urge to throw a rock at Touma. He left him here with someone spying on them. Right now. Seiji didn't want to admit he was relying on Touma for protection. But it was true. Touma was in his element (Or supposedly, Seiji wasn't sure at exactly what Touma ruled over.) Seiji wasn't. So he waited, patiently, he was good at that. Even though Touma had no idea he still had full power over his element, Seiji still felt safe.
A few minutes later Touma sit down beside him, looking incredibly cheerful.
"How's Ryo?" Seiji asked.
"He was out of it when I woke up."
Seiji nodded. Ryo really needed to rest. He should start talking some reason in their leader.
"You?"
Seiji thought for a moment. "Good."
Touma gave a small smile, glad Seiji was faring good. Then once again turned his attention towards the sky. He barely heard Seiji muttering he shouldn't do that. Well, the blonde should get used to it by now. That guy was still watching them, thinking he was perfectly concealed in the murky woods. He sensed the man move then tense as if hesitating. He was going to attack. His eyes shot open and he snapped up, standing in front of Seiji. The blonde accompanied him scanning the forest. If he was talking Touma couldn't hear him.
Truthfully, he didn't know what he was going to do. With the power their enemies had-it wouldn't take anything to finish their job on the two stray troopers. He would unquestioningly give up his life for Seiji, that wasn't the problem at all.
He was walking towards them, in smooth flowing steps that didn't stir the earth beneath his feet. The faint moonlight glazed over his skin making him look like death walking as it formed deep shadows on his face distorting his features. But Touma did see the blood stained dagger appear out of thin air in his left hand. The silvery light reflecting off of it defining every curve of the deadly dagger.
He raised the weapon and examined it thoughtfully. "The blood of your leader coats my daggers reminding me that I failed in killing him." He spoke like he was having a normal discussion. He held the dagger out so they could see clearly taking care not to notice the anger on their faces. He smirked.
Touma was present enough to grow angry at the few words spoken by their foe. Thinking of it made him sick. He was who almost killed Ryo-left him to die. That was Ryo's blood. The Ryo who was slumped dead asleep on the old sofa- arms hanging off the side. The Ryo bumping into the bathroom grumbling about his headache. Their leader, Ryo.
Something pulsed inside of Touma, something very powerful. Normally it would be triggered by his Kanji as his energy reached new heights during battle. Energy he needed if he still wanted to live. He was only half startled but still stumbled backwards. The mere force of it almost sending him flat on his back.
Before he could catch his balance it ripped through him again almost like in a fury of rage. This was different. It didn't appear to be any danger to him, he even thought the stars were fueling this power.
He felt disoriented. Very disoriented. He only felt this way when he went star gazing too long and his mind was unused to the feeling of being on earth.
Seiji's voice sounded far away. He only barely caught the words he was saying. Asking Touma what as wrong with him and with no replies tried to pull Touma behind him. He did see the man coming as he lifted the bloody dagger in the air- softly speaking what Touma thought were some kind of cryptic words. That couldn't be good.
He pushed his blonde friend behind him-natural instincts to protect him. Just then the pulsing energy surged through and out of him in numbing force.
A/n im sorry… really I didn't mean to leave you guys at the same cliffhanger. Also im very very very sorry I haven't updated recently. Nothing has came to me. Thank you for all your reviews! Im a happy author. More reviews the more happier ill be. Tell me what you think of my revised chapters.
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The Natsuti part… im sorry. I wanted to make her character more important and less of a constant victim and in the way. (no offense to nasti fans) The doctor thing just came up. I find it actually hard to use her character. I just cant fit her in. I try… and its probably so bad its hilarious. But just think of it this way. The Author just cant work with Nasti. She will seriously attempt to make her a better character. Once again thank you for your review. I appreciated it a lot.
Soon to be world renown Gracie: you know I named my cat gracie. Heh I guess where I left off this time didn't help very much did it? I didn't mean to stop there. It just happen. Anyway I thought I could get some of my reviewers back that way and they could tell me how my remade chapters worked out. I love touma too. That's why I like torturing him in yaoi fics. Thank you for reviewing my story. Angel wishes you liked it.
Soup: that's your name right? Well I never saw anyone write something like that before so I thought it was a good idea. Anyway I don't like writing when they have their armor on. I dunno its just weird. Its bulky… and loud… Yes, I know why would someone watch roninwarriors yet think their armor is weird? Don't ask. Im weird myself.
I don't think their whole background was that big of a deal. Im thinking about maybe going into more detail but I thought the readers would like get mad or something. It looked short and choppy to me. I felt terrible I didn't know the japanese numbers. I take aikido and I'm getting my blue belt soon. I knew ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku. Thank you for typing it all out and for reviewing!
yuffiegal23: I didn't exactly update… but revised. But I still posted a new chapter. And hope you like it. Thank you for reviewing. Just because its short doesn't mean anything. I love all my reviews.
Dragon Mistress325: no offense but you actually shoved me right into a writers block. lol What kinda hurt is when you said your only reading my story cause its like yours. I'm sorry its not that interesting but I work on every chapter and don't write anything when I know I don't feel like writing. Because that's not my best.
Second apology: I would have taken you review into thought but… Exactly when did you comment each of my chapters? The unrevised chapters or revised chapters? I got all your comments on one day and was wondering why you didn't just type it all on one review. I don't mean to make my paragraphs long. I use different font than on so I cant judge how big the paragraphs will be.
But to make it clear what you were saying. Did you mean my paragraphs were just too long or too much detail? My story is Ryo centric. I'm sorry if you don't like those kind of stories. Maybe I should have warned that at the beginning. My first paragraph was atrocious? Ouch. I fixed it. That was my mistake. But I made my paragraphs better. As for my erratic writing. I know, ill try to get over that. Till then bear with me.
JJ: Im glad you you like my story! That makes me happy. And I hope youll review and tell me how much you like it again. So ill be happy again. Ill update soon. Im in the mood to work on this story. Thank you for your review! (
Ex-P.F.C. Wintergreen: For the first time I know where one of my reviewer posted a comment. I'm thinking I already apologized. I'm apologizing a lot. I'm gonna turn into a depressed author. Has my grammar got any better? Still being repetitive? You can tell me all my grammar mistakes if you catch them. This is the only story I don't have a beta reader for. And… thank you for reviewing!
Rogue Ronin: considering I don't know when you posted… thank you! Im glad you think its… nice. I work on description and maybe its better than before. I'm glad you like my story. (
DarcyM: I updated. Hmm nothing else to say except thank you.
Cat: awww thank you very much. It wasn't really that good. I think its somewhat better now. I'm sorry it took so long to update but like I said I couldn't think of anything to write. And even now it the chapter doesn't look very good.
Bunch-o-Nuts: im sorry I replied to yours last. Its just the way I copied to my computer. It doesn't mean anything! My writing will probably always be rushed. I guess ill just have make warning notes. I think I already started… thank you so much for reviewing.