Chapter 17
Title: Twist of fate...part III
written by: Shaun Witt / Ryu Kitsune.
The next morning Ryu began putting together his pack with the supplies he believe he needed and could use. In the pack he had placed some dried and smoked food, a bed roll, medical supplies which included antidote medicean incase he or someone was posioned, and some flint stones to start a fire. With everything in his pack he walked over to a chest on his dresser and pulled a crystal charm from inside it.
It was a charm his mother had made for his father. His father would wear it on the days his son turned into a human and would use the charms power to apper human during the same length of time his son was. This was something he did to make his son feel better about being a half demon. Having everything he needed to get from his own house he picked up his pack and headed for the door.
"Ryu where you going?" Mai asked.
"I got a very imporntant mission to run. I'm not sure how long I will be gone." Ryu replied.
Mai worried as she was tried not to let it show . she said, "Well I wish you luck on your mission."
"Thanks Mai. I know how worried you are about me leaving again. I left something for you on my bed side nightstand." Ryu repleid and smiled before leaving.
Ryu headed out the door and towards the Demon slayer school to pick up a few final items. He walked through the front door to find Sango leading her class out the back door to give a review on some lessons.
"How can I help you today my lord?" She asked.
"Would you happen to have a couple extra masks I could use for my mission?" Ryu asked her.
Sango walked off into the storage area and came out with two masks and asked, "Anything else?"
"That will do it. Thanks for the masks though." Ryu replied as he palced them into his pack.
"If you do not mind me asking why do you need them?" she asked.
"For a mission I am about to go on." Ryu replied.
Ryu left the slayer school and headed for the fox shrine. Before entering the shrine he took a final look at his house and then entered. Ryu made his way to the chamber where the demon mirror was placed.
"Wonder if I just walk through it." Ryu thought to himself.
Ryu approached the mirror and the glass seem to ripple as he came closer to it. Ryu placed his hand against the glass and it seem to go right through it. Taking a deep breath he walked through the mirror.
What Ryu Saw next could be describe as a bright passage way and at the end a bright light. When he had reached it he found himself back in the chamber with the mirror.
"Wonder if it worked?" He thought to himself.
Ryu began to make his way out of the shrine. Unsure of what he might find he was ready to defend himself.
Back in the present...
Mai had wondered into Ryu's bedroom and found a small chest and a note on the nightstand by his bed. She picked up the note and began to read it.
To Mai,
If your reading this note it means I have left on my mission already. I know you have been worried about me since I have lost my jewel but I asure you I will be perfectly fine. If there is any dout in your mind I hope the item I have placed in the chest will asure you that I will return to forfill a promise I am about to make.
Before continuing to read the note she opened the chest and found a very pretty ring inside. she picked the ring up and looked it over.
she continues to read the note...
This ring was the same wedding ring my father gave to my mother on their wedding day. I now give it to you in hope that when I return from my mission that you will give me your hand in marraige. I love you with all of my heart and want to share the rest of my life with you, even if I am only a half demon.
Love,
Ryu.
XOXOXOXO
After reading the note Mai sat on Ryu's bed and began to cry. These where not tears of sadness but rather tears of joy. She had been waiting for Ryu to ask her for her hand ever since the festival where he declared his love for her. She slipped on the ring and wished for Ryu to return quickly and safely to her.
to be continued...
