Angelic: Hello readers and welcome to Chapter 11 of My True Identity. I'm your lovable storyteller Angelic Swordsman. Here with another chapter of Hitomi's life. Last chapter we see that she is at the mercy of the vampire demon Isaac, but what is his objective and why is Hitomi important to completing it. Well let hope that today's chapter give us some insight on this situation.
New Life
The smell of summer is in the air as our heroine Hitomi is walking quietly beside her master as she sees it Isaac. The two had been traveling for two days without saying a word to each other. Although Hitomi resented Isaac for forcing her to travel with him. She did however, enjoying his presences even if they didn't speak to each other. She had come to the conclusion that as of now that Isaac was all she had in the form of companionship even though he was a demon. He had so far proven to be quite concerned about her well being see as it was he who got her new outfit; along with keeping her family heirloom safe. Whether he was doing this out of concern, or simply to gain her trust didn't really matter much now. Walking down the winding forest path Hitomi takes the time to admire all the things around her. Isaac however, take a patulous glance at the girl amazed with her care free attitude. In the end though he deemed it necessary for if she knew the truth behind his actions. It might prompt her to runaway from him thus putting a hole in his plan to accomplish his mission. The sun is at it highest point in the sky when the two stop by a creek for a quick break. Hitomi gracefully scoops some water into her hand, and proceeds to guzzle it down in small sips before it leaks out of the cracks of her hands. Isaac however, sit on a nearby rock whilst putting a hand firmly to his forehead. The desire for blood was running through his mind, and holding his urge to feast was becoming tedious for him. His eyes slowly fall on white smooth skin of Hitomi's neck. The girl turns around swiftly to see Isaac staring at her, but he just as quickly divert his eyes from her leaving a puzzled look on her face. Shrugging it off Hitomi fills her canister with fresh water before taking one more sip from the small creek. Finished with her business the two continue onward, but Isaac couldn't help but glance at her with the desire to feast upon the blood flowing within her.
"Um Isaac I was wondering where we are actually going," asked Hitomi suddenly snapping Isaac out of his daze.
"We're going to the next village to gather information," replied Isaac finding the sky interesting all of a sudden.
"But what are we gathering information on?" questioned Hitomi with Isaac never taking his eyes off the sky.
"That none of your concern. Just try not to act too suspicious while we're there ok," explained Isaac getting a nod from Hitomi.
Traveling for little over an hour the two soon come upon a small village. It was smaller than Hitomi's village with most the men working the land for agricultural propose. Children younger then Hitomi herself are seen running around making her remember her unhappy childhood. The townspeople curiously look up from their work to throw particular glances at Hitomi and Isaac as they continued forward. Hitomi gives her own glances at the people; spotting a few young men staring at her with unreadable thoughts. The two soon approach a old shack that look like it would cave in on itself at any moment. Going inside the two confront an old man that was about in his seventies. His head held little hair and he wore worn clothing that look liked it be older than Hitomi herself. Isaac takes a seat in front of the man with Hitomi seating herself next to Isaac.
"Well if it isn't Isaac how are things with you?" asked the elder with Isaac looking at him with a stern face.
"I apologize for disturbing you Furou-san. I've come to ask if any strange activities have taken place in the village lately." answered Isaac keeping the serious look on his face.
"I happy to say that there been no strange activity in this area lately. Although we've caught wind that the priest in the town nearby died recently along with it's leader. A search party from there came here yesterday looking for a Hanyo girl who escaped from there. This information has recently put the people on edge fearing that this girl might show up here," explained Furou-san getting a nod from Isaac.
"I see but no other strange people have come by recently?" questioned Isaac whilst Hitomi stays silent among the group.
"No one particular has passed through here though I do hope that Hanyo doesn't come this way," replied Furou-san with Hitomi holding a miserable look upon her face.
"By the way Isaac-kun who this young lady you have with you?" asked Furou-san pointing at Hitomi who had a nervous look on her face.
"This is my itoko Hitomi-chan she currently traveling with me do to family issue," answered Isaac as Hitomi threw him a particular glance.
"Well it a pleasure to meet you Hitomi-san! Isaac you and Hitomi-san are welcome to stay here as long as you like." said Furou-san with Isaac nodding understandingly.
"I'm going to leave for a little bit Hitomi you stay here in the village," uttered Isaac as he got up and exited the shack with Hitomi following closely behind.
"Wait why do I have to stay here?" shouted Hitomi causing Isaac to stop in his tracks.
"I'm going to go gather information on the enemy that attack your Ojii-san few day ago. Since you don't really know any self-defense you'll only be in my way," replied Isaac coldly walking away from her.
Having nothing to say Hitomi just watches as Isaac disappears into the woods leaving her alone in the village. Many questions run throughout her mind such as Isaac objective, and his purpose for looking for the demons responsible for her Ojii-san's death? The question also arises about what she was going to do if she encountered those demons again? Although she would like to have revenge more than anything. She did understand that it would be highly unlikely since she couldn't fight at all. Having nothing of interest to do Hitomi finds a comfortable tree that overlooks to the village to sit in. The people going about their daily lives with no concern at all makes her yearn for a peaceful quite life. Hitomi's thoughts quickly wonders to her missing parents. She not only wonder who they were and why they abandoned her, but she also wanted to know what kind of lifestyle they live. Did they live quite lives in some peaceful town, or were they shunned by society and always on the move?
Whatever the case may be all she simply wants is the chance to meet them in person. Time idly pass by as Hitomi sits there in the tree wondering about her heritage; She had decided that her mother was probably human with her dad being a demon. This also made her wonder if she had any relative like an uncle or an aunt. Looking down upon the sleepy village Hitomi see all the village men tending to the fields with the women occasionally lending them a hand.
"Hey you up there!" shouted a voice causing Hitomi to look down to see a young village boy gazing up at her.
"Would you mind giving me hand with some work. I would greatly appreciate the help miss," called the youth with Hitomi hopping down from her spot in the tree.
"Sure what do you need help with?" asked Hitomi as the boy gave her a empty basket to put on her back.
"I'm planning to harvest some crops from the field nearby. I just need someone to help me carry some vegetables that all," answered the boy giving Hitomi a cheery smile.
"Then I be happy to lend you a hand!" chimed Hitomi while giving off her own brightly colored smile.
"Thank a lot miss and by the way my names Kenta Katsuro," said Kenta as the two headed out for the vegetable patch.
"My names Hitomi! It nice to meet you Katsuro-san," replied Hitomi in a embarrassed voice following closely behind Kenta.
"Pleasure to meet you to Hitomi-chan I hope we can become better acquaintance later on," answered Kenta causing Hitomi heart to miss a beat.
"What is this strange sensation? I feel a warm buzzing feeling within my heart…" thought Hitomi as the two arrived at the vegetable patch that Kenta was taking about earlier.
"So how do you know Isaac? Are you two lovers or something," asked Kenta while plucking a potato from the ground.
"No were just cousins that all!" uttered Hitomi her face burning completely red from the sudden statement.
"Oh so are you helping your cousin out with a goal or something?" questioned Kenta once more while plucking another potato from the ground.
"Something like that," dully replied Hitomi picking the vegetable with Kenta's guidance.
The day slowly wines down into the afternoon as Kenta finishing his chores with Hitomi help. The two had talked a lot the whole time with Kenta asking many question about Hitomi herself. Although Hitomi does answers most of Kenta question she does reframe from telling him anything about her own village or about her past. She prepares to head back to the tree that she was in earlier, but Kenta insisted that she join him for dinner as his guest. Never been shown such kindness before Hitomi eagerly accept, and thus the two head out for Kenta's home near the back the end of the village. Arriving at his house Hitomi is not surprised that it's small considering that this was a small town. Inside there is a futon in the left corner with simple fire place in the middle, and a huge size pot placed on top of it. In the right corner there are various spice sitting on a shelf; with a bundle of farmer tools sitting in the lower right hand corner. Done with looking around Hitomi begins to help Kenta prepare the meal even though he says that he could do it himself. It isn't too long until it's done and the two begin to eat. Hitomi was happily enjoying herself wondering if this was what its like to have a friend. Soon the afternoon turns to twilight, and Hitomi says her goodbyes to Kenta as she heads for the tree that she was in earlier that day. In the end she had enjoyed herself, and begun to think that this life of traveling with Isaac wouldn't be too bad. Sitting there in the tree Hitomi pulls out the scabbard from within her clothes.
Looking at the marvelously crafted sheath Hitomi contemplates on how she could use it to find out more about herself. She soon catches a glimpse of the first star in the night sky. Her cheeks turn a warm red having enjoyed a day of peace, and having been accepted by someone for a change. However, she knew in her heart that if the village had found out she a Hanyo. She would surely be treated the same way that she was treated in her own village. Gazing at all the stars in the night sky Hitomi prays for spiritual guidance from her Ojii-san so that she would find out about her true self.
"Ojii-san please lead to a place where I can find out more about myself," prayed Hitomi as she looks down into the village to spot Isaac.
"Isn't that Isaac? When did he get back and who's that with him?" thought Hitomi while looking at the person standing next to him. Upon getting a good look Hitomi can tell that the person next to Isaac was a human woman. Based on her appearance she looked three to four years older than Hitomi herself.
"Why is Isaac walking around with that girl? What does he plan to do with her?" questioned Hitomi as she jumped down from her place in the tree and proceed to follow the two.
"Thank you for accompanying me so late at night," whispered Isaac with the young girl blushing a bright shade of red.
"Think nothing of it Isaac-sama! I do anything to be for you," replied the girl as she stopped behind him staring at him with an affectionate gaze.
"Thank you don't know how much that means to me," answered Isaac as he turns around to gaze into her eyes.
"Wait something not right what is this ominous presences?" thought Hitomi as she looks on to see Isaac irises turn crimson red. Suddenly memory of their first meeting come flooding back into her mind while Isaac begins to make his move.
"Isaac-sama…" whispered the girl her cheeks completely flushed red while staring at him with a trace like stare.
"Don't worry everything alright I promise," purred Isaac as he prepares to sick his fangs into the helpless girl's neck.
"Stop it!" shouted Hitomi springing forth from her hiding place and in a flash slams her fist into Isaac right cheek. The force is enough to send him crashing to the ground as Hitomi catches the girl's unconscious body.
"Hey are you alright say something!" cried Hitomi shaking the girl with little force as possible. However, there was no answer as she was out like the sun gone under the horizon.
"How dare you interfere with my meal!" whispered a deadly voice as Hitomi felt an explosion of a powerful demonic aura right behind her.
Turning around nervously Hitomi come face to face with Isaac who's eyes reveal a deadly killing aura. The yoki was blazing red encasing itself around the outline of his body. His fist was closed tightly so much that it was beginning to draw little trickles of blood, and his teeth were grinded tightly in pure rage. Hitomi just glares at him cowardly as she had never realized the true extend of his yoki power. Not knowing what to do Hitomi body shiver in fright as Isaac begins to slowly approach her. She suddenly receive a power kick to her abdominal as the force sends her skidding across the ground. The attack had knock all the air out of her as she sat there panting for air. However, before she could began to draw in enough air she is slapped fiercely in the face knocking her completely to the ground. Trying hard to regain her composure Hitomi is kicked forcefully in the side turning her completely on her back. She could feel that one of her ribs were broken, but before she could scream in pain Isaac slams his foot into her chest. This cause so much pain that Hitomi couldn't even scream or cry do to the amount of pain. Isaac slowly but with force grinds his foot into Hitomi's chest increasing her pain ten folds.
"I think you didn't quite understand what I meant when I said your life is in my hands," whispered Isaac pressing down harder on Hitomi's chest.
"Know this that I don't like it when people interrupt me while I'm eating!" growled Isaac dangerously slamming down harder on her chest causing her to gasp for air.
"Know your place Hitomi-chan," uttered Isaac kicking Hitomi in the side once more as she curled up in the fetal position.
"What going on here?" entered a voice as Kenta appears from around the corner. Upon spotting Hitomi in a feeble state Kenta instantly rushes to her side wondering what had happen to her.
"Hitomi-chan what happen to you!" cried Kenta while helping the poor girl catch her breath. Hitomi wobbly gets on her hands and knee while coughing uncontrollably do to her beating.
"Isaac-san what happen to your cousin and why is that girl laying unconscious over there?" questioned Kenta taking a glance at Isaac for the first time.
"Isaac why are your eyes…" stammered Kenta upon taking a look at his crimson red eyes that glowed an unearthly glow.
"You're a demon aren't you," stuttered Kenta in fright as he receive an answer in the form of a hand stabbed into his stomach.
"Sorry but I can't let you leave after seeing me this way. You were just in the wrong place at the wrong time," said Isaac silently as he pulled his hand out of Kenta's stomach dropping him dead on the ground.
"Kenta… Kenta. Kenta!" cried Hitomi in her mind as her eyes lose their shine completely leaving an empty void in them. Isaac turns around to see Hitomi's grief stricken state and quietly walks up to her.
"If you can hear me never forget these words. As long as you're a Hanyo the demon and human world will always hate you no matter what. For there is no true happiness for a Hanyo; only misery, despair, and death await your kind, but be thankful as I'll continue to protect you but only for my own personal gain. Once you no longer prove useful to me I'll discard you like a useless tool. Remember those words well and do not disobey me again for I can kill you at anytime my sweet Hitomi-chan," explained Isaac as he gently cupped her soft chin within his hands while a sly smile appeared on his face.
Angelic: Well that it for chapter Eleven. The question is whether Isaac is truly good and what is his overall objective. Be on the look out for chapter Twelve of My True Identity.