Chapter 3:Samurai
-"The last intelligent thought that went through Ryoma's head was 'I should have stayed in bed today, I knew it was going to hell, literally.'"-
None of the regulars dared to move, fear still gripping their hearts trying to tear their souls to pieces. It was not even easy to remember to keep breathing, let alone speak. Lost for words, the Seigaku students just stood wide-eyed at the strange man in front of them. He on the other hand was staring at Ryoma, grinning wickedly, before reaching out a hand to try and touch his face.
This was met by a loud yelp as he withdrew his scathed appendage with striking speed. Looking at his reddening hand he cursed, continuing to look around the tennis courts his eyes found nothing.
"Che, you can't even find your opponent when he's right in front of you… or in this case behind." Came a haughty voice from directly behind Riam. Turning slowly, blazing tri-colored eyes fell into deep coppery-gold orbs, set in a face known well in the world of Professional Tennis. Nanjirou Echizen, standing with a racket outstretched against Riam's back, and a katana at his side.
"'To-tou-san…" Ryoma whispered still paralyzed to the spot. The others all stared at the man like he was Kami himself come to their rescue.
"Yo, seishounen, you and your friend should get out of here now, this may – no definitely won't be pretty to watch." He said sliding the katana from its sheath, the only thing in his way, the only thing that could stop him from killing this man… again.
It took a while for this to register in the regulars' heads before they grabbed a struggling Ryoma and ran towards the gates. A quick look showed them all they needed to run faster. A Samurai- no The Samurai- circling around a man, a demon, starting the beautifully, bloody dance that would ensue.
Once they were a good enough distance away from the school they stopped running to find themselves in front of Eiji's house. (just guessing if he lives far or not, but he has a big family so he should have a big enough house.) The rest of his family was away on vacation or visiting other relatives so Eiji was living alone for now.
They hurried inside afraid that something may attack them without notice.