Urashimas Demon
CH 3
Disclaimer: I don't own Love Hina in any form or fashion. I don't own the two songs in this fic they are owned by Avenged Sevenfold.
"speech"
everything else
Thoughts
(song lyrics)
Training
Kanako moved from her room still holding the scabbard of the Hina blade. She moved to the phone once more and dialed a number very familiar to her. After a very brief conversation she hung up the phone and smiled. Oni-chan you're going to love the surprise I have for you.
Deciding she moved to the door and walked out. Her trip to the Hinata Sou was short. AS she neared the door to the Teashop she heard several voices talking. Stepping inside she felt a smile cross her face as she beheld Tsuruko scolding Motoko and Naru. Tsuruko looked up to see who had entered the little shop. Her tirade ended abruptly as she saw the smiling visage of Kanako in the doorway.
Haruka stepped over to her niece as Tsuruko stepped away from Motoko and Naru. Kanako moved to the counter and picked up a piece of cake and started eating it plainly ignoring Tsuruko. Haruka smiled to herself as she noticed that Tsuruko did not appreciate this at all. Haruka moved over to the cabinet and looked Kanako in the eye.
"Did you give him the sword?"
Out of the corner of her eye Haruka saw Tsuruko flinch slightly. "Yes."
Haruka smiled. "Well Tsuruko it looks like you will have your hands full soon."
Tsuruko reached out and grabbed Motoko's arm and dragged her out of the teashop with Naru following quickly behind. The teashop echoed with Haruka and Kanako's laughter.
Tsuruko dragged Motoko up to Hinata Sou. Once inside she whirled on the poor girl. "Do you have any idea of what is about to be unleashed here?"
Motoko and Naru shook their heads. Tsuruko stood up and took a couple of deep breaths before speaking to them again.
"The Urashima clan has spent decades controlling the power that lies dormant within them. Keitaro is no exception. The history of the Urashima clan precedes that of the Aoyama clan." Motoko looks a little shocked, but doesn't speak as her sister continues. "The Urashima clans bloodline is mixed with that of demons. Each generation down has had some access to that demon power inside but not complete control. Keitaro's demonic power was his quick regeneration and unusual ki field, which allowed him to absorb attacks and lessen the damage done to him by such attacks. The Hina blade that Haruka and Kanako were talking about is the one item the Urashima clan has that will allow a member of their bloodline to gain complete access to the dormant powers that is passed through each generation. I have heard of Keitaro's ki strength and if it is what I believe then our clan may meet its end soon at the hands of the Urashima's."
Motoko stood up and moved to her sister. "You can't believe that that little spineless perverted male can destroy our clan can you?"
Tsuruko looked her sister dead in the eyes and Motoko flinches at what she sees there.
Fear.
"You are to young to remember the last time the Hina blade was drawn by a Urashima. He was a distant relative of the Urashimas and he nearly bested me master of the Shin Mye Ryo School. Keitaro's blood tie to the family is much stronger so he will exceed the strength of the last Urashima by vast amounts."
Motoko looked out the window. "So we drove an innocent man to embrace his families curse."
Tsuruko placed a hand on Motoko's shoulder. "Yes."
Kanako and Haruka walked towards the family dojo. They were still smiling. As they neared the building the sounds of music could be heard playing in side. Picking up the pace the opened the door silently and stepped in so that they could view what was going on.
Keitaro was sitting in the middle of the practice floor with the Hina blade lying across his lap. The music thrummed softly in the background.
(Wake the ones and rise tonight.)
(Fallen souls we shine so bright)
(Rise now and ever)
(Forgotten memories)
(No one can touch us)
The song faded away and Kanako found she liked the simple lyrics the described the Urashimas clan very well. She was about to speak when a new song started up and with a blur of motion Keitaro moved drawing the blade and began to move in a complex series of katas. Keitaro's movements entranced Kanako as he flowed to the music pounding out of the stereo.
(Keep on writing you're just raping yourself nothing can take my mind away from them.)
(Don't you ask, ask 'bout somebody else)
(Once I've fallen there's many stories to tell)
(I can feel it, won't embrace it, it's overpowering how far ya take it)
(Stuck in a state of questioning)
(And don't you tell me you know were destined, you won't convince me, I won't listen.)
(Resentment building, you've put our lives on hold.)
As the music grew so did the ki force surrounding Keitaro. The Hina blade seemed to pulse as more and more ki power gathered around his body.
(Trashed and scattered again, I'm feelin' so low)
(You waste your breath while fuckin' with me my blood is so cold.)
((My destination is known, I'll find my way there.)
(But Goddamn Motherfuckers always wasting my time.)
(I won't be the victim, but the first to cast a stone.)
(Sedated nights to the bar room fights as metropolis takes its toll)
(And don't you try to stop me it's a place you'll never know.)
(Don't try and judge me or take shots at me, I'll never let you seize control)
(Play your game you better walk a way cause your integrity don't mean shit.)
(Crawl on me you fucking parasite but I am going to take you out.)
(Label me that's fine I'll be somebody else.)
(Nothing in front of me but holes ahead.)
(Lie about my life have a story to tell.)
(Lights went down was on the edge and I fell.)
(Oh your so insightful let me remind you to twist and break me.)
(Should make you worried)
(Long way to go and you're right there)
(Two faced liar don't try and know me deceit brings fire makes sure you can't breath)
(Pick up pieces of my body below)
The amount of ki had built up to the point of being visible. The field swirled around Keitaro like a black flame. The Hina blade was glowing with the amount of ki being generated. Kanako couldn't help it she felt her pulse quicken as her breathing became shallow. Keitaro still didn't see them as he continued the katas no becoming so complex that he was moving in ways that would make any gymnast feel inadequate.
(I never bothered with all the rumors too much garbage all the same.)
(I know my destination)
(I'll stand right here come on you falsehood deceitful liar)
(that's no shame)
(Don't ever take my side I know your never right.)
(I'll justify the means nothing what it seems )
(I'll stand around and fight but there's no point tonight been chained to this machine)
(I walk these roads alone and now you're seen here.)
(My feelings that I'm having towards you are perfectly clear I control this ride.)
(My devils appetite is tonight and now I'm alright.)
(But you Goddamn Motherfuckers always wasting my time.)
(Don't try and get the best of me no one can help but your own self.)
(City makes my body ache lonely don't try and prey on me.)
(I feel your world dying no more use in tryin'.)
(And my body's trashed and low but you'll never show myself or what's inside.)
(And you've seen it all before and that makes me hate you more I'll never join your side.)
AS the song finished the ki field surrounding Keitaro dissipated like a sun burst exploding outward. Kanako felt the ki wash over her. She watched as he turned to her and saw the surprise cross his face. She smiled as he sheathed his sword and he returned her smile. Before Keitaro could react Kanako ran forward and tackled Keitaro. Keitaro wrapped his arms around her slim body and surprised her by pressing his lips to hers in a deep passionate kiss. Haruka laughed and turning her back on the two she walked out and shut the door.
Tsuruko was waiting for Haruka when she returned to Hinata Sou. Haruka smiled softly as she eyed the eldest Aoyama. Opening the door to the teahouse she let Tsuruko enter first. Once inside she moved behind the counter and held up a pot of coffee in an invitation. Tsuruko shook her head and Haruka shrugged and poured her self a cup, and joined Tsuruko at one of the tables.
"So Tsuruko what can I do for you?"
Tsuruko looked at the floor then back up at her. "I was wondering if there is a way to avoid this fight."
Haruka nodded slowly. Yes there is a way but I doubt any of those involved will take that option."
Tsuruko looked intently at Haruka. "What is it?"
Haruka smiled softly. "Well if an Urashima ever had a dispute outside of the family it was custom in order to restore peace between the families that there needed to be a union of the two families. Basically the families would arrange a marriage to initiate a peace."
Tsuruko looked down at the floor. "So Motoko would have to marry Keitaro in order to have peace correct?" Haruka nodded.
"Well then I have my answer." Tsuruko stood and bowed to Haruka and walked out.
Haruka slowly drank her coffee. Something wasn't sitting right with her. This will prove to be very interesting indeed.