Tenshi- ...i dont know what to say..
Spirit-well that's a first, anyways hope you all like it!
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Hiei's Shadow Tenshi- lol, that's ok. i can't always get around to reviewing when i read stories to, but i do the next day. thanks for the review!
Hoshiko Megami-yep, thanks for the review!
Harpygirl91-thankys, glad you like it and thanks for the review!
Sailor Ra-scary isn't it? and Vegeta you are NOT a good role model...more like a violent one. it's ok, do you still want me to get Tenshi on a sugar high for yah? you know i'm always willing to do that. anyways thanks for the reviews!
Disclaimer- i don't own either animes/mangas. all i own is the plot.
88 Last Time 88
She sighed. "Well I guess I better go now. Setsuna's probably looking for me." she said and was about to open the door after blowing out the candle. Tenshi caught her around the waist and held her close to him. Quickly he placed a gently kiss on her lips and smiled. "I don't think I'll get another chance to do that again. So I had to one last time." Anzu smiled and nodded. She hugged him then left the closet. After about three minutes the violet eyed boy also left and went to tell his men the news.
88 This Time 88
88 Hotaru's Dream/Memory II 88
Hotaru and Tenshi quickly hid under the table. Shouts were heard in the other room and their mother's cries echoed through the house. The two began to cry as their father cursed and threw things across the room. Tenshi tried to comfort his sister, but was failing due to his own fear.
"How can you stand by those monsters?"they heard their father shout.
"They aren't monsters! They're our children! Just because they're different does not make them anything other than human! Why are you so unreasonable?" a load slap was heard, and the two heard their mother hit the floor.
"Don't talk to me like that woman! I want those brats gone by the end of this week, or I'll get rid of them myself!"
Hotaru looked up at her brother, "Why does papa wish to hurt us Tenshi? Why?" she cried leaning onto his shoulder. Tenshi didn't know how to answer this. The two waited till it got quiet and slipped out from under the table. They heard the door slam and quickly ran to see if their mother was unharmed.
A woman in her late 20's sat on a chair weeping. Her dress was torn in several places, her long black hair pooled around her, free from it's usual band. Sad puffy brown eyes looked up at them, pleading for the pain to stop. Hotaru walked over to her and placed her hand on the woman's arm. A soft violet light engulfed them and soon all the wounds their mother had received were gone.
"I don't know what I would do without you Hotaru." she spoke in a soothing voice, and kissed the top of the girls head. Tenshi walked over and she gave him a kiss too. Tears still ran down her beautiful face, but she quickly wiped them away and got up.
"Silly me, look at the time. I better be getting our dinner ready." she said and went into the kitchen. The twins followed.
"Mom, why won't you get rid of us? Daddy would be happy again, and won't hit you anymore." Tenshi said.
She turned to them and smiled. "Because I love you two. I could never do such a thing...and if daddy doesn't like it, well, then we can leave and be together forever. In a place were we'll always be happy."
88 End Dream 88 sorcerous
Hotaru awoke with a start. Sweat trickled down her body as she gasped for air. Again she had a dream about her past. Why were such things coming back to her? She didn't want to remember all those painful days and nights. Life was good to her now, she enjoyed it. Could they be reminding her of how she came to this life? That didn't make any sense.
Sighing she got out of bed and pulled the curtains away from the window. The sun had just begun to rise, bringing the new day. The violet eyed girl stretched some then walked over to her wardrobe and changed. After she was all finished she went downstairs to join Isis for breakfast. Much to her surprise, the priestess wasn't up yet.
After thinking it over she decided to see what was keeping her. Hotaru went to her room and knocked gently on the door. No reply came, so she knocked a little harder. Still nothing. Grumbling she opened the door. "Isis? Are you in here?" she asked.
"Hotaru?" came a weak voice. The violet eyed girl looked to the bed and saw Isis just beginning to wake up.
She grinned. "And you call me the lazy one. Get up the sun has already begun to rise."
"Ugh, why can't I sleep for a little longer?" she asked before yawning. Hotaru looked at her confused. She had never seen Isis like this before.
"Isis are you alright? You're not sick are you?"
The priestess shook her head. "No, no, I'm fine. I had to go out late last night. The woman who had the baby had fallen ill, and the midwife needed my help in healing her."
"Oh well then just sleep in. We'll have a free day today." Hotaru said with a grin. Isis raised an eyebrow and sat up.
"Nice try, but you're not getting out of your chores. Go eat your breakfast...then if you finish your chores early you can have the day off." with a smile the girl left the room and went back to eat her food quickly.
It took the girl just the morning to complete everything. She changed into more comfortable clothes then went out to the town. Now she could stay out as long as she wanted, which of course suited her just fine. As long as she stayed clear of alleys. It was just after lunch and the streets weren't as crowded as they once were. The reason being it was too hot.
Sticking to the shade, Hotaru made her way around the place. Looking at all the trinkets and gizmos that the merchants were selling. Having no money made her grumble. No money, meant no buying. She would just have to look around, then come back when she got some.
She jumped when she felt a warm breathe touch her ear. "Nice day isn't it priestess?"
Whirling around she came face to face with a hooded Bakura. "You again?"
"Yes me. Well I've got to say, I'm a bit shocked you came back here so soon. Most girls would have at least gone with another person." he said with a smirk.
She glared at him. "Well I'm not most girls. Besides I'm steering clear of all the alleys so no one can pull me in them."
"True, but what if they were like me, and didn't care?" he said getting really close to her. She blushed.
"Stop that you lech!" she said pushing him away. He just laughed at her. "Why are you always bugging me anyways? It's like you're some sort of stalker."
He grinned. "Maybe I am. Maybe I have a thing for cute, sassy, priestesses who help out thieves and steal."
"I didn't steal anything!"
"Then why'd you have the stone in your pocket?" Hotaru actually didn't know the answer to that one, or at least how to tell him.
Stomping her foot she replied, "I don't know, I was just looking at it and my torch went out. I must have done it unconsciously."
"Hm, now you see the only kind of person who would unconsciously stick something in their pocket like that would be a thief." he said. Hotaru just glared at him, then turned away and continued walking. Bakura smirked to himself and followed her. "Aw have I made you angry?"
"Just shut up and leave me alone. I don't want to be caught seen with you. People would get the wrong idea."
He got in front of her and wrapped his arms around her waist. "But why should we hide our love darling? Shouldn't we show it off to everyone and sing it to the world?"
Hotaru slapped his arm which made him let her go. She was no longer red from blushing, but from frustration. "We're not in love you fool. I meant they might think that I was a thief too."
"Well aren't you?"
"No!"
"Then you have nothing to fear." she looked up at him with confusion written on her face. What on Earth was he talking about? It didn't matter if she wasn't a thief. People would think she was. Even if she was proven innocent, her reputation and that of the temple's would be ruined. Sighing she looked away.
"I need to be getting back to the temple. Isis will start to worry." she said and turned to leave. He caught her wrist and turned her back to face him. Just like before he swiftly stole yet another kiss from her. The blush returned as he pulled away.
He smirked again. "Before you go, mind telling me your name, since you know mine?"
"Hotaru." she said, still in slight shock.
He winked at her then turned away. "See you again then, Hotaru." When the violet eyed girl finally snapped out of it he was gone. She hit her forehead with her palm. Darn it, she let him get away with it again! Why was that damned thief so interested in her anyways? There was nothing special about her, save a few things he didn't even know. Shacking her head she went back to the temple.
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It was late at night when an odd smell awoke the violet eyed girl. Sitting up she looked around but saw nothing. Sniffing the air again her eyes widened in realization. She smelled smoke! Quickly she threw the sheet off her and went to the window. The sight nearly sent her into shock. The whole city was burning. People were running everywhere trying to get out of the fires way. Men on horses were riding around killing the people who tried to escape.
"Hotaru!" turning she found a stunned Isis at the door. The priestess ran in, grabbed her hand, and ran out. "We have to get out of here and tell the pharaoh as soon as possible." she said.
Hotaru nodded and ran with her. Both pushed open the door that led to the courtyard but stopped. Five of the horsed men stood there waiting. Isis moved to be in front of the girl and glared at them. "What do you want? Why have you come here?"
They laughed at her false bravery. "Why we came here to get you of course." one said. Two dismounted and walked towards them.
"Run Hotaru!" Isis cried and pushed the girl back into the temple.
Hotaru did so and locked the doors once she was in. She didn't like leaving Isis out there, but she could handle herself. Plus she needed to warn Atem. Turning she ran to try and get to the back door. When she reached it though, the room was on fire. A wave of smoke washed over her and threw her into a cough fit.
Tears came to her eyes from the smoke and instinctively she backed away from it. What was she to do now? This was the only other way out. She could try a window, but they were surely watching those by now. However she couldn't stay there either. It looked like she would have to take her chances with those men. Running back to the other door, she found they had set fire to that as well.
Not waiting for it to get any bigger she quickly threw off the burning lock and slammed her body into it. It burst open and she tumbled out of it. After a moment of lying on the ground she propped herself up. The smoke was to much for the girl and she began coughing again. Laughter sounded and she looked up.
The men were still there. One had an unconscious Isis sitting in front of him on his horse. The other who was dismounted walked over and kneeled on the ground beside her. "Knew we'd be able to smoke you out. Well little mouse, seems you won't be getting away from us after all."
She glared up at him, and tried to hold down her coughs. "Who are you people?"
He smirked. "We're...slave traders. So guess what you are." Hotaru's glare intensified, however her vision began to blur. It was the effects of the smoke. It was making her light headed and dizzy. Before she could do anything, she blacked out.
Tenshi- What was that!
Spirit- calm down.it will become more clear in the next chapter. like i said, this was a busy chappy. anyways Please Review for the next on Thrusday. Ja ne
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