Chapter Three

Everything grew dark as Botan was dragged into the darkness of the forest. Her voice was no good to her now. She couldn't even struggle; the figure's hands held onto her body tightly as if she was being led to her death. Suddenly the figure stopped and threw her to the ground, remaining in the shadows of the creepy trees.

Botan fell to the ground, making a small noise. She started to sit up, but stopped when a Ronin double blade sword was pointed to her throat. "Don't move."

Then the figure stepped out from the shadows. Botan couldn't see his aura since it was hidden. He was powerful enough to block it from others completely. But there was something about him. She looked up at his face, but he wore a mask. Only his eyes could be seen. His eyes were a radiant silver green. She also caught sight of a tail and ears.

"What do you want?" Botan asked, ignoring the sword which pressed against her throat.

The figure laughed. "Just for you to die."

Even though she couldn't see his face, he seemed to be smirking. She twitched. There was no way she could fight him. He could over power her quickly by slicing her to pieces.

"I want to watch your blood run along the ground. So once your friends find you, they only see a husk," the man laughed. "If you don't try to escape, I won't have to skin you alive."

Botan shuddered and tried to back away.

"Nah ah ah. Don't move away darling."

I need help, she thought, shutting her eyes tightly. The demon lifted up his sword, ready to strike her.

There was a spound from the trees anda figure appeared before her. A man pulled put his sword and blocked the on coming blade. After hearing a sound of metal clanging, Botan opened her eyes.

Her eyes grew wide when she saw someone familiar. The man had long blue hair with familiar violet eyes. He wore a traditional samurai clothing. His sword...it was the skrieking banshee.

"Shishiwakamaru," she said, surprised.

The samurai demon glanced back at her and grinned. Then he face the masked demon, pushing him back. Their weapons still crossed. The masked demon jumped further away, growling.

"Looks like your plans were ruined," Waka said.

"Not so much." His eyes glowed, soon followed by the glow of his aura.

"What a powerful aura," commented Botan.

Indeed, the aura of the demon was probably one of the strongest Waka has faced for a long while. He kept up with his grin and got ready,

"The little weasel is ready to fight," the demon said, narrowing his eyes. "I'll shred both of you."

Waka lifted his word and started to swing and twirl it over his head. Faces started to appear and the sword released a powerful piercing wail that could make almost any demon kneel and go deaf. The sound was loud enough that even Kurama and Hiei could hear it. Waka was enjoying the 'beautiful music' it was making.

"Ugh," said Botan, covering her ears. It hurts my ears. I don't think I can stand it much longer, she thought.

The masked demon growled with his hands at his ears. His eyes were glowing as he triedto block out the horrid sound.

Now's my chance, Waka thought. He stopped twirling the sowrd and pulled out a dagger. He threw it at the disgruntled demon.

"What?" The demon tried to escape the strike of the blade, but it struck its target.

Botan looked up, sighing with relief. Then, her eyes widened. "It couldn't be..." she said sounding speechless.

"How dare you strike me!" the demon hissed. His mask had been cut in two and had fallen to the ground. His true appearance was revealed. He had fox ears and long reddish black hair, which was tangled looking.

Waka smiled. "It's not fair to keep yourself masked to your opponent."

The unmasked demon smirked at him and looked at Botan. It's him, she thought, gasping.

The kitsune licked his lips. "Once I kill you," I'll be able to do my job." He lifted up his double blade, pointing it at Botan.

Waka smiled and got ready to make another attack, and so was the opponent, but the demon sensed others approaching. He took the opportunity to smile.

"Looks as though my time is up for now." The demon disappeared and left Shishiwakamaru standing there like a fool. He looked around, turning into a puff of smoke. Waka was back in his real form a small imp creature. He sighed and remember Botan. He floated over to her and stared at her. Seeing how attaractive she really looked.

"Are you alright...miss?"

"Botan-," she said nodding, "-and I'm alright."

Waka smiled and saidm "You're really attractive up close." She turned a cherry red. "So cute I could-"

Waka leaned in close and with his small lips, he kissed her cheek. He realized what he was doing and moved back, changing into his human form. He fell to the ground and was too stunned to care. They were both too shocked to say anything. It left an awkward silence.

CrazyDreamerGirl: This update is a little late. Sorry about that. Please review people!