Wee! I'm writing this on the new laptop my mum just bought for me! It feels weird, and it'll take some getting used to, but who cares! With this, I can write anywhere, not just at home. Well, anywhere that I bring this laptop to anyway. Ahaha.
There's this song I've been hearing again and again on Inuyasha. I didn't like it much at first, but it grows on you. Haha. I'm not sure of the title. But it goes something like "Clean is dirty, as Dirty is clean." Something like that. Ahaha. That is, the English translation.
Oh yea…I like this certain Inuyasha opening. Grip! Haha. And I like Bankotsu. He's a little selfish, but at least he's loyal. I especially like his sword! Banryuu, was it? Ahaha.
This is a short chapter, because I wanted to use this title. Haha. Hope you enjoy it. Read and review.
Chapter 22- Bloodlust
Ren lifted his head and stared at Lyn's body with concerned eyes when he felt her heartbeat weakening. This couldn't be happening. He didn't want to believe, to admit.
A fresh tear trickled down Ren's face, and he wiped it away with the back of his hand. When he took his hands down, his face was hard and his eyes were filled with an immense fury, a blazing wildfire so hot, it seemed freezing cold.
Lyn…The person who did this…
Will pay for his mistake
WITH HIS LIFE!
Ren stood up slowly and walked over to where Horaiken had fallen previously. He picked it up and examined it, a glint in his eye.
Ren fingered the blade lightly, barely flinching when the sharp blade cut through his skin. He took hold of Horaiken's blade with his left hand, clenching his fists and watching as his blood flowed down the sword.
He smirked.
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Yoh chanced a glance at Ren and sighed. This was the very thing he had been afraid would happen.
"We have to end this soon, guys! Ren's going berserk!" Yoh shouted over his shoulder as he warded off the blows of his opponent, a tall man with flaxen hair. His name, as Yoh had heard his comrades calling him, was Yuudai.
"Alright man!" Horo Horo called in reply, leaping into the air and firing a barrage of icicle missiles amongst their enemies.
Hao nodded silently, and spoke to Yoh through the psychic connection all twins seemed to share. "Seeing the look on his face, its going to be worse then berserk. He's lusting for some blood already, and if we don't hurry, it's going to get a whole lot worse."
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Hui was shocked out of her thoughts when she saw a pool of blood gathering at Ren's feet. Her eyes traced the flow of the blood, and she let out a gasp when she saw that Ren was clenching Horaiken in his fists, a sadistic smirk on his face.
His face was twisted with immense hatred, and he looked as if he would like nothing better than to kill Shinn. Hui shuddered and averted her eyes from him. It was chilling to see him that way. Even when he had been angry with her, it hadn't been this bad.
Hui looked at the mayhem around her, and got to her feet unsteadily. A shuriken came flying towards her face, and her eyes widened, her body unable to react.
There was the sound of a projectile being launched, and Hui fell to the ground in relief as the shuriken was intercepted.
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"Are you alright?" Kaede asked worriedly as she ran towards Hui worriedly. Hui nodded wordlessly, her lips pale.
"Come on…let's get you to a safer place…" Kaede muttered, taking hold of Hui's hand and guiding her away from the battlefield. Hui looked at her in surprise. She hadn't exactly been very nice to Kaede, so why was Kaede helping her?
"Watch out!" Both Kaede and Hui looked up at the warning shout, and saw a thrown dagger heading in their direction. Hui's eyes widened in fear, but when she tried to bolt, she found that her legs had turned to jelly.
There was the sound of the dagger piercing through someone's body, a whispered cry of pain and a thump as someone fell to their knees.
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Hao's eyes widened in shock before he dashed towards Kaede, catching her just before her head hit the ground.
Hui was staring at Kaede, her eyes trembling with fear. "Why did you help me? I thought you hated me for all that I've done?" Hui asked in a cold voice, looking at Kaede while trying to hide the confusion she was feeling.
"I don't hate you…you are my sister…" Kaede murmured, a peaceful smile on her face. Hui looked at her, eyes brimming over with tears. "You don't hate me, despite the words I have said, the spite I have shown? Not just to you, but to your friends?"
Kaede shook her head weakly. "I have forgiven you for all of those, and I'm sure the others have too." Hui bit her lip at this statement. "I'm sorry…" She whispered, lowering her head.
"If you really want to apologise, you should apologise to those two. You hurt them the most." Hui looked up at Hao in surprise, then nodded her head. "Thank you." She said, trying to smile but failing miserably.
"Kaede…are you alright?" Hao asked, turning to Kaede worriedly. She nodded her head weakly. "Yea. The attack missed my vital points, so I'll live. Go help Yoh and the rest. Ren's going to go crazy any minute." "I'll stay with her." Hui told Hao before he could protest.
Hao nodded and ran off after a final concerned glance at Kaede.
It's funny what a near death experience can do to people.
It changes them.
Just like how I changed.
And someone showing you love helps too.
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Shinn smirked as he stared Ren in his eye, although his stomach clenched under that unnerving gaze. His eyes were filled a sick perversion to see death, and that combination with hatred made the whole thing unbearable.
Given, his master's eyes held the same look, if not worse. But this was especially unnerving because it was directed at him.
Shinn felt his right hand trembling, and he steadied it with his left hand. He glanced down at the black scimitar in his hand. The scimitar was jerking, pulling towards Ren, almost eagerly. But that was only part of the reason why his hand was shaking.
Shinn was afraid.
For the first time in almost five years, Shinn felt fear eating at him from deep inside.
The last time had been when Li-An had been lying in his arms, dying.
Kind of like what was happening to Ren and Lyn now.
Shinn had nothing left to lose. He had lost everything the day Li-An had died.
So he had no reason to be afraid. Besides, with his master's power in hand, it was not possible for him to lose.
So why was he still trembling?
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Lyn felt herself sinking further into the darkness, a kind of relief death brought filling her. Suddenly, a hand plunged through the surface of the darkness, illuminating everything.
Lyn looked around curiously. She seemed to be moving towards the hand. Lyn was flung out of the pool by an unknown force, and she found herself standing face to face with a beautiful girl.
Her hair as black as night, and her brown eyes holding a joyous sparkle in them, she was a true beauty, perhaps even more so then Hui.
Hui…Where had that thought come from? Who was Hui?
Who was this girl who seemed so familiar to her?
Each time, just when I feel like her name is on the tip of my tongue…
It slips out of my reach.
If only I could get her name…
I'm sure I would be able to remember from there.
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You can't remember me. But I know you.
Lyn looked up at the girl in surprise. She had once known this girl? Then, why had she forgotten? She would never have forgotten anyone important to her.
Perhaps it was because she was dying, floating about aimlessly in this nothingness. After all, she felt as if she had forgotten a whole lot of other things.
No. You forgot me even before that.
Lyn bit her lip and looked at the girl, guilt flooding her eyes. How could she ever have forgotten someone who looked upon her with such familiarity? She was seriously such an idiot.
There was a sound not unlike whispering bells, a sound which resounded with an infectious joy. Laughter. Lyn looked up at the girl in surprise, and there was that sound once more.
You haven't changed a bit.
Stop blaming yourself, you silly girl.
You're not the one at fault.
You had to forget me.
If you hadn't…
There was a prolonged silence, and the girl looked at her sadly.
You always were a silly girl.
I really miss you.
It would be great if you could join me where I am.
It's a great place, one you would love.
There aren't any wars there.
Peace is prevalent.
And your mother and father are enjoying themselves.
It would be great to see you, and him again.
But your time has not come.
Neither has his.
You two must live on.
Live strong.
You have to show him the path again.
He's lost, and he's crying for help deep inside.
And yet he keeps trying to hide it.
Take care of him, all right?
You've grown up. You're a sensible girl now.
Your parents and I have been really happy, seeing how much you've grown.
Lyn looked at the girl in wonder, a dreamy expression crossing her face. "Daddy and Mummy…are there? I want to go to where they are…"
The girl shook her head, looking at Lyn with a stern expression.
No, Lyn. Your time is not yet up.
You have to keep living.
A smile crossed the girl's face, as if a amusing thought had crossed her mind.
Oh yea. Your parents told me about him. Your boyfriend.
He sounds cute. I think you guys would make a good couple.
Lyn blinked in surprise. Boyfriend? She didn't remember any boyfriend.
The girl smiled again, and then raised her hand and waved sadly.
Well, its time to go now.
Time for both you and me to go.
But, you can't follow me, ok?
We are going to go separate paths from here.
I'll always be watching over you.
Goodbye.
Lyn watched in silence as the girl faded away. She felt a solitary tear roll down her cheek, and she wiped it away.
She continued staring at the spot where the girl had been standing, or rather floating. Then, her eyes widened as sudden realization hit her.
Her lips never opened once, although she was speaking to me.
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Ren shifted his grip on Horaiken so that he was holding it by its hilt, and lifted the blade which was dripping with his blood to his lips, where he promptly licked it. He then proceeded to lick his left palm, blood trickling down the side of his mouth.
"It doesn't hurt."
Everybody on the battle field froze. Ren had seemed to be past the point where he could speak.
Ren raised his left palm so that it was in plain view, and stared murderously at Shinn.
"You see this? It doesn't hurt at all. When you hurt her, it hurt so bad. But now, it doesn't hurt anymore. Because I know that I'm going to kill you and avenge her, and then she's gonna be happy. So, it doesn't hurt."
Shinn blinked in surprise, and in that split second, Ren disappeared. Shinn calmed himself and looked around slowly. He already knew where Ren was. He just needed to put on a show.
We'll see who ends up hurting who.
Sorry about the delay! It sure has been a hectic Chinese New Year for me! Haha I just spent the whole of yesterday pigging out, and I had to face up to the fact that it was back to school today. Oh wells. Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. Tell me what you think yea?
-Ade-
Oh and on a side note, what do you think love is? What's YOUR definition?