After everyone got their equipment together, that being their clothes and weapons, they locked up the house to protect Sakura, and headed out. They planned to go out and search for the feather that Mokona sensed weeks ago, but they were trying to settle in a bit before they went to search, since the little puffball felt that this place was a "special" place and wanted to stay.
Yes, "special" is one word for it. There are always demon attacks, and there was this certain weird magical presence in the air that made you feel like you could jump and fly. Though the people of that town would advise you not to.
Outside it was just starting to get bright. The sky looked like a dark blue blanket covering the earth, sprinkled with clumps of sugar stars, coated with chills that spread from each human soul that was out and about.
Syaoran hugged his coat close to him as a frozen wind blew by him. The cold chill danced on by, floating up into the trees and drifting into the wind.
There were very few people walking around outside, but a lot of people were in their houses just waking up. The street lamps scattered across the street were begging to shut down as the day started up.
(Can we get on with the story instead of describing the setting, now?)
The three travelers walked for a good quiet five minutes. They were nearing the half way mark leaving the small city already.
"...Wait, where's Mokona?" Fai said suddenly. He looked around and continued walking. The other two followed his actions and also looked around. As if on cue, Mokona jumped out of Kurogane's cloak with a giddy smile while hopping onto Fai's Shoulder.
"Here Mokona is!" He giggled like a little girl. (Is Mokona an it? Oh well, I'll just say it's a he)
"Haha, yes indeed, there you are." Fai smiled brightly at the odd creature.
"Where were just chilling there the whole time, just getting warmed weren't you?!" Kurogane yelled grabbing Mokona by his ears and pulling him up to his face.
"Heheh, that's right Kurgy~" He some how managed to slip out of Kurogane's grasp and onto his head. The ninja twitched, something he picked up, and almost became a habit, when with Mokona and the wizard.
"Now, now Kuro-puu, calm down." Fai stopped and stood right in front of Kurogane, getting real close to his face and gave him a "calm your ass already before I slap the black off you" look, but he was smiling sweetly. Which of course just confused the shit out of Kurogane, and he started wondering what he was thinking.
Kurogane just stared at him with a slight scared face for the second time that morning, then looked away. "He started it..." He mumbled. For the rest of the time Mokona remained comfortable on Kurogane's head.
No one really spoke, which was odd, since Fai and Mokona were always making cracks about the poor ninja, but they all just guess that they were anxious to get to where they were supposed to be. Which was nearing closer and closer with each passing minute.
It was about ten minutes later when they all found themselves at a cliff drop off. It was the ending point of the town, surrounded by the sides by woods. In the middle, a pathway leading to the city. The three stopped half way from the ledge of the cliff.
"Are you sure it's around here, Mokona?" Syaoran asked turning to the small white bunny like thing.
"Yep yep! It's here it's here!" he replied back, jumping off of Kurogane's head and hopping off to the side.
"Alright then, I guess let's search for the damn thing then." The ninja stated looking around.
"Uh...Kurogane-san...I don't think we need to look..." Sayoaran pointing right in front of him.
Fai and Kurogane both turned around to see what the fuss was about. In front of Syaoran there was a giant demon, about the size of a large house, maybe even an apartment! It had glowing red eyes, its body was shaped like a bear, but it looked like just a shadow, and it had long claws as well as tusk like fangs.
Kurogane immediately got out his sword and ran in between Fai and the kid.
"Heh! Looks like it." He was about to attack it, when he was stopped by a certain mage. He held out his arm in front of Kurogane's chest.
"Wait, do we even know if this thing has the feather?" He looked at Kurogane, then turned his gaze to Mokona.
Both the kid and the ninja looked at Fai. "Oh yeah, good point." Syaoran said, also turning to Mokona.
"Yeah! It's there it's there! Mokona can feel it!" He shouted, jumping up and down like a freakin jack rabbit.
"Very well, let's get it then." Fai replied. He didn't have to say another word, Kurogane was already on the job.
He gripped his sword and attacked the demon, Syaoran as well grabbed his sword. (I'm saying Syaoran knows how to use the sword at this time, just 'cause I can)
Fai decided to stay back and observe the techniques of the huge monster. Kurogane viciously swung his sword, but the demon dodged it with ease and jumped right over him.
"Hmph, quick I see." Kurogane smiled wickedly. He then turned around and ran after it once again. Syaoran joined him and quickly attacked it with his sword.
But still no luck. The demon grabbed Syaoran by the leg and swung him into the ground. While it was busy with him, Kurogane took this opportunity to strike again. He finally got it, stabbing it right through the chest.
"Got it!" He shouted in victory. As Syaoran stood to his feet, Fai ran over to him.
"Wait..." He studied it for a second. It didn't seem dead. Maybe because it wasn't?
It turned it's head downwards to look at Kurogane.
"Huh?!" He tried removing his blade from the demon, but was unable to. The blonde saw that he was having trouble and went to help him out. "I'm coming!" He jumped up and flip-kicked it in the face.
The monster tried swatting at him, but missed due to the sword sticking out of his chest. Fai landed on his feet and turned to Kurogane, who just managed to remove his stuck sword.
"Hurry up and-" He was cut off when the demon grabbed him with his clawed hand. Fai struggled and tried to pry himself free from its grip, but it was too strong.
Syaoran reacted immediately and rushed through the dirt, only to be hit back again with the creatures free hand.
"Dammit!" Kurogane gripped his sword tightly. When the demon saw Kurogane, he gripped Fai tighter, causing him to yell out in pain.
His first thought was to call out for Kurogane, even though he would never normally yell for help. He tried to speak, but could only choke out blood.
"K...Kuro...h-help...please..." He said in a soft whisper. The ninja growled. Of course he just HAD to save the day, again.
With great haste, he jumped up and swung his sword, completely chopping the arm off of the demon and releasing Fai. The hand opened up and Fai fell out with a loud thump onto the unforgiving ground.
"Ow..." the mage whimpered as he stood to his feet and rubbed his back. Of course the brutal nin didn't have the decency to catch the poor victimized magician, he had to be all like "no, take care of yourself." like usual.
Even with the chance that the demon would attack again, the younger kid ran to his friend's aid, helping him stand up properly after that nasty fall. "Are you okay, Fai-san?" He asked with some worry in his voice.
"Yeah...I think so, any way." Fai grabbed onto Syaoran for support and regained his balance. When they returned their attention to the beast, something white and glowing slowly floated down from its arm and into the hands of Syaoran.
He gripped it tightly, then opened his hand. It was the feather they had been looking for.
The demon grabbed its bleeding arm, it was frustrated, that much was clear. Kurogane prepared for it to attack again, but it just growled loudly and fled. It was obvious it was spent of its energy, and it did not want to be injured further.
"We got it..." Syaoran smiled once the demon was out of view. "Yes, now let's take it back to Sakura-chan." Fai closed his eyes and tilted his head, a gesture that told Syaoran that he was happy for him.
Kurogane didn't say anything, just looked back at the demon that was now gone. His gaze followed its tracks. He seemed to be a bit distracted by something.
"Something wrong, Oh great ninja?" Fai teased. Mokona jumped in, landing himself on Syaoran's shoulder with a slight blush on his white fur. "Kuro-puu's upset with himself!" He giggled.
Fai looked at Kurogane with a bit of playful sadness. "But why?" Kurogane looked at the others stares with a questioning look. "Huh?"
"Yep yep! He is upset because he let Fai get hurt!" Fai chuckled.
"Oh Mokona, we all know that already! Kuro-bon is just too nice of a man!" He smiled sweetly and also hid a blush on his cheeks.
"Tch, whatever you little porkbun, I'm leaving. And stop making those stupid remarks!" He turned away and started to head home, trying to ignore the two idiots squeals.
The other three just gave each other a teasing smile and walked behind the taller man.