Author Note: Time to go right into another chapter? Yes... Although I will say that this story has hit the 3/4th mark(I Think)... Just to let you know. Ummm.. Hope you enjoy.
Chapter 7: Seven Daughters Are Here (Chapter 7 Part 2)
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Ashi looked at the meditating Samurai. He had been meditating for the past ten minutes. How was he supposed to get his sword meditating? It made no sense. She sighed. She had twenty minutes to bring the Samurai up to her mother for execution. If the Samurai wanted to escape with her they should have left by now. Maybe he really was guilty and was giving his last prayers... But then why would he have told her all those things. Everything he told her about Aku. It went against everything she believed. She didn't know what to think. She just knew that the samurai needed to die only if he was indeed guilty.
Ashi spoke softly "Samurai, What are you thinking?"
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Meanwhile Jack arrived at his sword in his memories. He smiled. He had battled his fears and angers and came to a conclusion. He would strive on and make things work. Even if it turned out he could never go back to the past he could make a better future. Even if only one person had listened, Ashi, That could bring a light to the world.
Jack went up to his sword and extended his hand reaching for the sword. He picked it up and he opened his eyes. The sword rest in his open palms in front of him. He looked at the sword and up at the shocked young woman who had enticed this motivation in him.
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Ashi looked at the samurai. He had his sword now. He stood up and was smiling. Ashi went into a fighting stance. Momentarily she though that he was going to attack her. She lowered he stance when he shook his arms is dismay.
Ashi looked to the side. She felt embarrassed. As she turned her head back she felt herself in an embrace. She was shocked. The samurai was hugging her. He was quick enough that he could have ended her life just now yet he was hugging her. What did this mean?
The samurai released her from the hug. He coughed and said " I- I am sorry. That was inappropriate of me. I just...I'm very happy right now."
Ashi looked at the samurai and said "So you have your sword now and can destroy Aku. you still have not proven he is guilty either nor proven your innocence!" She tried to say this with venom though she didn't feel angry at him. She was angry at herself for being weak.
The samurai looked at her and said "I promise. I am telling the truth."
Ashi said "We shall see..."
The samurai rubbed the back of his head and said "So... Uh... Shall we go?"
Ashi said "ah uh...Yes. Follow me samurai." she composed herself and said "I am going to lead you the long way out so that no one will be able to spot us. We are not expected for twenty minutes so if we are fast, nobody shall see us go. Once we are out there is the vast forest so no one will be able to catch up and find us. It just happens that this path takes about twenty minutes to traverse."
They headed with Ashi in lead.
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Alia couldn't believe it. The Lord and Master Aku... Was in front of her. Alia felt extremely emotional. She was so happy the Saviour Aku was here. He surely has come because of the capture of the samurai.
Everyone below were starting to make sounds. Some were freaking out. Alia looked down and shouted " Our Lord And Master, Saviour Aku has arrived to grace us with my presence." The few who were freaking out slowly calmed down below hearing the words of their leader, Alia.
Alia commanded the citizens to make way saying " Clear a path for the Almighty Aku!"
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Dommy the robot say the crowd making way. He said "What are these pathetic worms doing? Do they think Aku will spare them?"
Scaramouche looked at Dommy and said "I wouldn't doubt it babe. They seem loyal to Aku. Aku likes loyal minions..." He looked down in his hands at Miss Mouch. He held her gently. He had turned his back on Aku since he found her love... But if he said anything Aku would destroy them both.
Aku overhearing both his minions and the woman said out loud as he went through the clearing " Ahhh! What is this? I have a Following that actually supports me these day? HaHaHaHa!"
He watched as the woman approached. Then Aku was surprised. Dommy the robot jumped from him.
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Alia stood in front of the robot. He was clearly an ambassador of Aku. Alia Bowed and said "We honor our lord Aku...". She was cut off and fell on the ground behind her. The robot had kicked her. She got up. She was bleeding behind her mask and wore a frown but hid it.
Alia was about to ask why this was occuring when above her Lord Aku said "Dommy... What is it you are doing?"
The robbot named Dommy replied "Aku, Should your minions not be powerful? I should prove their worth. If they can't handle me may I kill them all?"
Aku sighed and said "Very Well! Should you win you may dispose of all these weakling!"
Alia was shocked. Purely shocked. Aku would never speak this way. She looked around and saw her followers were panicking. Alia said loudly enough for all to hear " Lord Aku I shall defeat this robot. My Citizens of Aku please calm yourselves". They did not calm down. Alia turned to the robot and spoke loud "Aku have I your permission to destroy this robot?"
Aku about said "Ohhhh? HaHaHA! As you wish. HaHaHa!"
Alia put on her stance. She was not as adept as her daughters but she would prove herself to Aku. Why was he treating them this way? Was Aku not Benevolent?
Dommy ran at Alia and his arms turned into swords. He swung at Alia who dodged the blows. She could tell this robot was fairly skilled but...Alia kicked high and hit the robots head. She grabbed his arm and swung the blade quickly. It cut off it's owner's head and Dommy fell to the ground.
Alia bowed and said "Aku, my Lord I have vanquished my foe..." She looked up. All the citizens were still freaking out. Alia felt weak and not in control. She said awkwardly "Please Excuse my people... they are not accustomed to you, my Lord!"
Aku laughed "HAHaHAHaHA! You don't say? I could not actually tell! HaHAhaHA!" He stopped laughing "Now, If you would EXcuse me. I am trying to find a samurai. Would you know know of his whereabouts?"
Alia bowed on one knee and said " Lord Aku, We have actually captured the Samurai and were about to execute him in a few minutes. We had not expected your arrival. We thought you had been trapped but the samurai must be too weak to hold you?"
Aku looked at her with wide eyes and said "The Samurai! Are you sure!?" He paused as the citizens were making too much sound and he said in a booming voice "SILENCE. QUIT YOUR RUNNING AND YELLING BEFORE I DESTROY YOU ALL!"
The citizens all stopped and looked at Aku.
Alia stood still too. She felt intimidated. she had not thought Aku as such a fierce being, nor was she aware that Aku sent out Robots to test people's ability. She didn't understand it.
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Axi, Avi, Ati, Ami, Achi,and Aki arrived at the door the to the podium.
Axi said "There sure is a lot of noise out there!"
Avi said "Perhaps they already executed the Samurai?"
Achi said angrily "If Aki had woke us up on time this wouldn't be an issue"
Aki said " I'm sorry I was actually tired and fell asleep"
Ati said " That's not like you"
Ami didn't say anything except "let's go out already and find out..."
Ami opened the doors. All the girls gasped.
Axi said it first "I- Is that Aku?"
Aki said "I-I-I think he is!"
Avi said "Look. He is talking with mother..."
Achi said "What are they saying?"
Ati said "I can't hear..."
Ami said " Look... They are coming over here"
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Alia led Aku to her daughters who can just arrived. Alia didn't understand it. Aku had told her something that stunned her to her core. Aku had told her just moments ago that he would kill everyone if the Samurai was not there. That made no sense. Aku was Lord and Protector. Why was he being so overbearing and demeaning and why was he acting this way? Surely things would gte better once his daughters brought him the samurai.
Alia looked up. Six of her daughters... No Ashi and No Samurai. What was going on?
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Aku followed the bumbling foolish woman in front of him. Valuable time was wasting. If they didn't have the samurai he would have to have a little fun before finding and killing the samurai himself.
Aku watched the woman go up the pillar and talk with the girls. After a couple minutes Aku lost patience and came closer. He said loudly "Where is the samurai!?"
Alia turned to him and said "Great Aku, our last sister should be here in just a moment. Please be patient..."
Aku was about to destroy them when Scaramouche said "Oh Aku babe, I'm sure they must have the samurai. Let's just wait a couple minutes more. It won't hurt anything."
Aku just made a "HMMM" sound and said "Fine. You have five minutes...Hurry up!"
Scaramouche wiped pretend sweat from his forehead and looked down and Miss mouch. he didn't want her to see any blood at all.
Suddenly Aku said "Wait a moment..."
He sniffed and got closer to the pillar. The girls! They smelled like... Aku...! But how?
Then Aku remembered. One day he had sent a man with a vile of special potion. He added his Aku esscence and gave it to the man to make seven invincible warrior with the nearly the same power as Aku himself. This man must have drank it and procreated with this woman![Note:See the man in Chapter 1]
Aku smiled and laughed "HAhaHA! You are my daughters! My own flesh and blood! Unbelievable! HaHaHA!"
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Jack and Ashi finally exited cave and they were in a big wilderness. Suddenly Jack heard something faint. He looked in a direction. Did he hear...Aku?
Jack said to Ashi "Ashi. I believe Aku is here. He must have found your home and attacked..."
Ashi's eyes widened. Then she composed herself and said "Prove it Samurai!"
Jack said " I will. Come"
And they ran...
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Alia was in shock. Aku had absorbed all of her daughters. They had been timid and afraid and he just took them from her. She couldn't believe it. This Aku...This Aku was a lie!
Alia said "Lord Aku..Surely you need not take my daughters from me?"
Aku said "Woman! You are delusional. The things you tell me are not me at all. I am the shogun of sorrow. I am not some kind happy bunny deity. HaHAHAHa! Your people will follow me or they shall die!
Aku threw beams and they landed and killed about half of the people there. Alia was in pure terror and Shock. Her mind went back to when she was young and she couldn't do anything. She cowered. The citizens ran. How could this be?
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Ashi and Jack came closer into view. Ashi couldn't believe her eyes. Aku! He was there. Ashi felt dread and she watch him attacking everyone. The samurai had been honest all along!
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Jack Called out "Aku! Aku!"
The being in front of him turned around. Apparently saw the sword and said "Oh! Samurai! The Sword! We shall not meet today!"
Aku threw a robot off him saying "Slow the Samurai Down!"
Jack ran forward. The robot in front of him was Scaramouche. Scaramouch looked shocked and cowered saying "Please don't kill me Jack! Please don't kill me!"
Jack paused. He looked up and back down. Aku had gotten away. The villiagers were running everywhere. Ashi was beside him in shock as well.
Jack lifted his sword. Scaramouche cowered saying " Please Babe, Please!"
Jack lowered his sword. He decided protecting these people was more important. If the robot pleaded he would not kill him defenseless...
Jack vowed to save these people and make things right...
To be Continued...
Reader Review Responses:
Guest (Aug 24): Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy this chapter too!
Guest (Aug 30):Well she want to know the truth, She doesn't necessarily believe him. She is cautious.
Guest (Sept 11): Right Now! Thanks!
Dragonfan6: Thank You! I like trying to update pretty quickly. If you look at my Favorite stories list you'll see noone updates very quickly except Strawberry the cat with "Ascending". So I feel I update quickly. I try to. About once a month or sooner. I intend on finishing up all the stories I write.
Noah Lockwood: I couldn't let Jack just die like that? But you're right... In the show it would have definitely happened. Alia wants Jack tortured and killed quickly but also so he pays for all she THINKS he has done.
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