Tenshi- someone has come into the story. its-
Spirit- :covers his mouth: let them read it you idiot! anyways hope you all enjoy this chappy.
Shout Out's!-
Saturn's Spawn- well..that was interesting. does Sesshomaru blink? i didn't think he did. sad that you need her though isn't it? just like i need Tenshi..sometimes. anyways i'm glad you liked it and thanks for the review!
Sailor Ra- no i don't think i'll have you die Vegeta...but you never know.. anyways you won't find out what those marks are for awhile. so yeah, that's just how this story goes. anyways glad you liked it and thanks for the review!
Hiei's Shadow Tenshi- thank you for scolding Tenshi. Tenshi-:pouting: she hit my hand. Spirit- and you don't deserve it? anyways thanks for the review!
Nyaro (my editor)- you didn't get it to me in time. but don't feel bad or anything. hope there's not to many errors in this chap.
Harpygirl91- not telling! i had fun writing that scene with Rei. it's just always so great to have girls knock some sense into guys who have a lot of power. you'll have to wait and see how that affects the story though. Thanks for the review!
Disclaimer- I don't own either animes/mangas. All I own is the plot.
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Then again was this code of silence going to help? It wouldn't erase the pain and fear of the past days. If anything it would just get her into more trouble. She sighed again. She would have to think on that. For now she would just enjoy the warmth of the blankets and the comfort of the bed. Closing her eyes, she fell back asleep, but couldn't escape the faces of the other women, even in sleep
88 This Time 88
Tenshi wiped the sweat from his forehead as he looked around. He and three other soldiers had been riding around the desert for three days now. They had first gone to Niap to find any trace of where the people who did this had went. The trails were long gone though. So now they were just riding around asking any merchants or travelers.
They had received nothing. After awhile they found an oasis and decided to rest there. This was hopeless. How were they to find one person in such a large country. By now Hotaru might not even be in Egypt. Quickly the violet eyed boy shook his head of those thoughts and filled up his canteen. It would not be a good thing if he started doubting himself.
"Commander Tenshi!" one of the men shouted. Hearing his name, he got up and went over to his three comrades.
"What is it Corman?" he asked. The soldier handed him a spyglass and pointed over some bushes.
Taking the spyglass to his eye, he followed to where Corman had pointed. There in the distance rode a group of men in gray and black clothing. They looked fierce and not to friendly. Raiders perhaps, or a group of outlaws that escaped to Egypt. Looking among them he did not see his sister though. This was actually a relieve. He doubted the other three and himself could take on these men alone.
Handing the spyglass back to Corman he said, "they don't have her, and we'd be out numbered if we tried anything. Lets just hurry and get out of here." the others nodded and quickly grabbed their belongings. "Change into your civilian clothes too. That way they won't know we're from the palace guard."
After finishing their orders they saddled up. Tenshi erased any sign of them being there and quickly mounted onto his dark gray stallion. Without another word the four rode out of the oasis and away from the group of raiders. The violet eyed teen sighed. They were getting nowhere in their search. His men were probably fed up with searching as well. They wanted to go home, and be with their families again. Once they were far enough away Tenshi gave the command to halt. He then turned to face them.
"You three return to the palace. I will continue this search alone." he ordered.
Corman objected. "I'm staying with you my lord. I have no reason to return to the palace."
Tenshi blinked. "You sure? Cause I have no clue when we'll actually get back there." The man just nodded. "Ok! Anyone else wish to stay if not I give you full permission to leave at any time."
Suddenly the two turn to see the rest high tailing it out of there. Tenshi mocked glared at their backs. "Some friends they are." Corman just laughed.
"They've just missed their families my lord. Don't let it upset you." Tenshi sighed.
"Yeah I know. So where do you think we should head next?"
"We could try Olbaid. That's were a lot of outlaws and traders hang out. They might know of what happened in your sisters town." Tenshi smiled and nodded. The two then turned their horses and headed in that direction.
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It was nearly dinner time when Hotaru awoke from her sleep. She still felt a little tired, but she knew it was time to get up. She had, had enough sleep for now. Getting out of her bed she found a white, plain looking dress was laid out for her. Looking down at her own, she became disgusted. It was all blood and mud caked and now reached her knees instead of her ankles.
Going over to the basin of water she cleaned up her face, neck and arms before changing. Looking back at her whole dress, she wanted to burn it. It was far beyond repair anyways and she knew she would never wear it again. For now she just shoved it under the bed, to keep it out of sight. When that was down her stomach began to growl.
"How long has it been since I've eaten anything decent?" she asked herself. Going over to the door she opened it slowly and peeked out. The hall was empty so she stepped out. "Ok. . . now I just have to find the mess hall. Or perhaps Bakura's room. . . no I think I can manage it on my own."
With that set in her mind she began to walk down the long hallway. There were no windows, so her only source of light came from the torches along the walls. A few candles were set on stand along the way as well. She wondered where this place was. Could it be in a city? Or was it a secret place for thieves? Voices interrupted her thoughts however and she stiffened.
"Well hello there." came a voice behind her. Turning around Hotaru found two men standing there, eyeing her. "What's a pretty thing like you doing all alone."
She didn't answer them. She had a bad feeling about these two. Instead she just turned back around and kept walking. That turned out to be a not so good idea. One grabbed her wrist and threw her to the wall.
"What's the matter? We not your type or something?" he asked and began to trace her jaw line. The other came over and reached for her. "Stop It! Don't Touch Me!" Hotaru cried. She began to lash out at the two men. Tears began to form in her wide eyes as they struggled to get her on the floor. This was just like before, only this might be worse. The traders had not raped her because she was their best sell, but these men had no such limits to what they could do.
"Would you just hold still you stupid bitch!" the one that had her hands shouted and slapped her. She couldn't feel the pain, all she could feel was the fear. The fear she had felt in the hands of the slave traders. From all the struggling her strength began to drain from her. She wouldn't be able to keep this up much longer.
"Finally you're starting to subject." the other said while smirking.
He reached for her skirt but was suddenly thrown about five feet away. The other guy turned and received a punch in the face. He too was then tossed and landed on his friend. As soon as she had been freed, Hotaru crouched down in the corner and clutched her head. A figure crouched down next to her, and her panic picked up again.
"Stay away from Me!" she cried and made to slap them. A hand caught her wrist and held it gently. Her tear stained face looked up into serious emerald eyes. It was a girl who had saved her. The woman seemed to be very tall with brown hair up in a ponytail. She wore mens clothes that clung to her figure.
"It's alright. I'm not going to hurt you." she stated calmly. The emerald eyed beauty could feel the girl shacking under her grasp. Letting her hand go she helped Hotaru up and supported her. Hotaru saw Jabari standing over the two who had attacked her.
"Who are these men?" the woman asked.
Jabari shrugged. "Don't know their names, but they are some lower members of ours Makoto."
"Then we don't care for them. Would you be so kind as to teach them a lesson for me Jabari?" the other thief grinned and cracked his knuckles.
"With pleasure."Makoto smirked and nodded to him. She then turned to face Hotaru. "Where's your room at?"
"Down the hall. It's not to far." with a nod Makoto helped her to walk there. When they got in she set Hotaru on the bed. "May I ask who you are by the way?"
The brunette grinned. "I'm Makoto Kino. I command the female thieves here. We all follow Bakura's orders of course, but we don't take anyone else's. Who are you? I don't remember seeing you before."
"My names Hotaru Tomoe."she said shyly.
"Oh so your Bakura's little crush." at this Hotaru felt her checks heat up. Was that true? He did act like he liked her, but she either thought he was just being a perv, or was being nice. Looking up she saw Makoto had taken a chair and was grinning at her. However then her face turned a little serious and she started mumbling to herself as she looked around. "Um. . . what are you doing?"
Makoto stopped and looked at her. "Oh sorry, I was just thinking of something. Actually I was wondering if you would like me to be your teacher?"
Hotaru blinked in confusion. "Teacher for what?"
"To learn self defense. You'll need it with that pretty face of yours. Plus I'm not going to always be around to save you. So how about it?" Hotaru didn't know what to say to this. Was it possible for her to learn something like that? She always thought only tall and strong looking women could fight. Not little things like her. Then agin it didn't hurt to try, and it actually might help her.
"Alright, I want to learn." she said and smiled. However her stomach growled an she blushed again. Makoto just laughed.
"Well, you can't do anything on an empty stomach. Come on, I'll show you to the mess hall." the violet eyed girl nodded and followed her out of the room.
Spirit- yep i have decided to place Makoto in here, though i'm not sure if she shall be paired with anyone or just remain as she is.
Tenshi-one other senshi will make their appearance as well. i just don't know what chap.
Spirit- that's cause i don't even know, but she'll show up...eventually. anyways Please Review! Ja ne
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