*Toru sits in a chair*

Me: why are you sitting in that chair?

Toru: my thighs are killing me, that's why.

Me: oh yeah that's right chase ran you into the ground last night, huh.

Toru: *smiles* yes, yes he did.

Me: remember I own nothing but my own characters.

Previously:

"So what do you want in return?" Jason lifted a brow.

"Oh nothing much, just seeing dear innocent Toru away from Chase is enough." The bean said with a fake concerned voice.

"Don't bullshit me what's the real reason you want to help me."

"Huh, well just know I hate that traitorous bastard Chase Young and seeing you take his girl away will do it." 'Sure you may lack the training and discipline needed to control your other half, becoming an obedient servant, and you might die in the end but not before I get close enough to that bastard and rid the world of him once and for all.' Hannibal thought. "So what do you say cause all you have to do is drink the soup then everything you want will be yours." He gave a smile as his he was selling Jason insurance.

Jason looked at the soup again and considered his options: he could have forgotten about Toru but after seeing her 'boyfriend' he knew that guy wasn't right for her. And if he drank the soup he'd have the power to get her and keep her safe from that guy.

It became a no brainer for him as he drank the soup. After drinking it he dropped the container and fell to his knees.

"Oh I forget to mention the transformation might hurt a little." Hannibal said with a smirk.

Jason's body felt like hell as he felt his bones began to grow and shift, and the white part of his violet eyes turned black.

Chapter 25: Unrequited Love

Chase Young's lair

It was about 9:00 a.m. when Chase woke up. He didn't require much sleep anymore, it was something he had almost completely outgrown, he found sleep distracting. In fact the only time when he truly enjoys it is when he's with his mate. Truth be told he never slept more than a few hours, the rest of the time he'd be taking in Toru's sweet scent, and enjoying holding her soft body up against his. Unfortunately though with the Heylin eclipse arriving in a few days he had to remain vigilant. This would be the last time he would be able to enjoy Toru's sweet flesh until the crisis was averted.

Chase bathed and got dressed making sure not to wake his mate, she would need as much rest as possible now.

Toru had rolled to her other side revealing her bare back and the scars it adored, scars that he put there. Chase frowned at the memories when he punished Toru. Her crying screams, begging for him to stop and desperately wanting forgiveness. He had told her before that he takes no joy in hurting her and that was the truth but he wondered, wondered why she never tried to escape or resented him for it.

'There is no point in dwelling in the past. She is our mate now and that's all that matters'

'Perhaps but we must make up for the pain we've caused her'

'The scars can be easily removed'

'Its not only about the scars. Think of what the mere association with us has done to her, she has been hurt by not only us but our enemies as well'

'But think about what we have provided for her. If we had left in the orphanage her skills would had disintegrated, she would have remained ostracized, subjected to daily beatings for nothing at all, and would have been without a purpose. We have given her a new life, a purpose, honed her powers, and made her our mate. She can no longer be made a victim'

After having talked it over with his beast Chase made a decision. As he left his room a tigress greeted him.

"Bring Toru a change of clothes but do not wake her" he ordered the tigress and she nodded.

As Chase walked down the corridors he found Hitomi and Orion training together. Orion wasn't letting up as usual but Hitomi was faring well she had turned into quite a skilled warrior. Chase will admit that he was skeptical about Toru bringing in the stray kitten and then endowing her with magic all those years ago.

Flashback-5 year's ago-Land of Nowhere (Yeah I gotta do this real quick)

A 13-year-old Toru was exploring the borders of her masters' land he told her not to go beyond it but, of course she didn't listen and went into the jungle.

While walking she had heard gunshots, and unlike most people would have gotten distance Toru decided to check it out and what she found disgusted her. 2 men wielding guns and dressed in camo clothing were standing over a clouded leopard's dead body and her 3 cubs bodies.

"Hey we got one more over here. Look at this one its sliver." One of the men said as he pushed back a bush revealing a small kitten. The man tried to grab it but the kitten retaliated by hissing and swiping at the man. "This one's pretty ferocious." The man easily picked up the thrashing kitten. "I know just the buyer for you."

"Quite fucking around and help me skin these things." His partner shouted.

Toru had seen enough there was no way they were taking that kitten. She unsheathed her Sword of Slayers and extended it into sections and using it as a whip to impale one of the men.

"What the-!" Toru the cut off the other man's hand that was holding the kitten and quickly cut him in half splattering the blood over part of her body.

The kitten fell to the ground and started to mew loudly, Toru looked down and picked up the frighten thing.

Toru petted its head trying to calm it. "Oh, shh, shh, its ok, you're safe now." She brought the kitten up to her face. The clouded leopard sniffed her nose and licked it making Toru giggle. She held the cub close to her. "You're so small I wonder if you're still nursing." The kitten then struggled moving down her shirt and trying to suckle her boob, Toru quickly moved the kitten away. "That would be a yes." She tilted her head admiring the kittens eyes. "Such pretty blue eyes you have." The kitten admired Toru's green eyes as well. "I think I'll call you Hitomi. Come on lets go find you something to eat."

Chase Young's lair

Toru tried to sneak in as quietly as possible, she had almost made it to the base of the stairs that go up to her room, but Chase and Orion, in his lion form, where waiting for her

She gasped. "Oh, good evening master."

"What are you hiding behind your back Toru?" Chase asked, as if he didn't already know.

The kitten struggled in the uncomfortable position. "Uh, well you see its-" Hitomi fell out her hand and rubbed up against Toru's leg. She chuckled nervously and picked up Hitomi. "Please understand Master Chase, Hitomi was all alone, and-"

Chase lifted a brow, "'Hitomi'? You've already named it?"

"She a girl" Toru resumed. "Poachers killed her family."

"And you killed them." Chase said looking at her blood splatted clothing.

"I saved her, and she seems grateful." Hitomi rubbed up against Toru's face making her giggle. "Can I keep her?"

To say that Chase was skeptical to say the least. He doubted this cub would be loyal for long she might only be doing this to benefit herself. Cats are very clever creatures, so he decided to test the cub.

Chase reached for his apprentice with his anger purposely flaring, before Toru could even tense up Hitomi climbed on her shoulder swiping and hissing at him. There was no way this guy was going to hurt Toru.

Chase smiled, "You can keep her."

Toru's face lite up with joy, "Thank you, master."

Flashback ends

A few hours later

Jason was standing outside Chase's lair. Hatred poured out of his eyes. He wanted to face Chase and get Toru out of here, seeing his domain he was surprised anyone could live here.

"CHASE YOUNG! I CHALLENGE YOU! COME OUT HERE AND FACE ME!" Jason shouted.

Chase stood behind the young man wondering how he was even able to get here without his sensing it.

"You truly are a fool." Chase said coldly as Jason turned around.

"Where is Toru?" Jason growled.

Chase just gave him a smirk as he answered. "A sleep in my bed. You should have heard how she begged for me to fuck her."

Jason was seething with rage as he clenched his teeth and fists as he attacked Chase. Chase was surprised to see that this Jason guy was fast although he had no problem blocking the intruder's attacks. He wanted to see the extent of his newfound power.

Hearing the commotion outside Toru and Hitomi decided to see what was going on. What they saw was shocking to say the least. Chase was fighting Jason.

Toru's eyes widen "M-Master."

"How the hell did that guy get here?" Hitomi asked.

Chase was curious as well but only for a second he knew the only way this insect was able to find his domain let alone make it here unharmed had to be the work of Hannibal Bean sending other to do his dirty work, typical. Toru was about to unsheathe her sword when Chase stopped her.

"No, Toru, stay back." Chase ordered.

Jason saw the look of concern in Toru's eyes. Why was she worried about this jerk? I didn't matter, 'cause once he won he would take Toru away from this awful place.

Jason's eyes began to glow as his body changed it grew large and dark; he was twice the size he was originally. Jason's hands changed into 2 inch long claws. His hair grew long and white and long jagged horns sprouted from his head. His eyes glowed black and purple as an evil aura leaked off of him.

"Holy shit what the hell happened to him?!" Hitomi shouted.

All chase did was chuckle. "So you drank the Lao Mang Lone soup. Now this should be fun." He said as he morphed into his dragon like form and attacked the young intruder.

Chase immediately injured Jason by clawing at his chest. They both fought like animals with every blow that made contact the sound of breaking bones was heard. The fight eventually took to the air where they struggled.

"I will take Toru way from here. She deserves better." Jason proclaimed.

Chase laughed at the idiot. "What like you? What could you possibly provide her what I haven't already? You think you're saving her. the only thing this act of yours will get you is killed. Toru will never leave my side. She is MINE!"

Chase wrapped his tail around Jason's leg and used it to sling him through the air and slam him into the ground.

Jason was in agony and could feel his broken ribs not healing. What was happening he was suppose to be just as strong as Chase if not stronger but he lost.

As Chase landed he turned back into his human form. Toru and Hitomi had caught up.

"You've lost this fight and normally the loser would get turned into one of my cats, but I have no desire to have one of my servants trying to take my mate. Go home boy while I'm still feeling merciful." Chase said as he was walking away.

Jason struggled to get up. "No way, I'm not giving up."

"I have to give him credit the guy's determined." Hitomi said with a smirk.

Jason struggled on his hands and knees desperately trying to get to his feet. "She can't stay with a monster like you." He gagged as he puked up blood and fell to his side in pain.

Toru watched in horror and curiosity. "Master what's happening to him?"

"It he lacks the proper training to control his beast it's tearing him apart from the inside." Chase explained.

Jason coughed up more blood. "No. He said I could beat you. That I would win Toru."

"But you can't." Chase said narrowing his eyes.

Chase was starting to walk away when Jason spoke again. "This isn't over. I will be back for Toru, I won't give up."

"Very well, since you are so fixated on my mate she can be the last thing you ever see. Toru kill this insect." Chase ordered as he walked away.

Toru's eyes widen but she still complied with her masters orders. "Yes Master Chase."

Chase growled lightly as he heard a hint of regret in her voice.

Hitomi had offered to do it for her but Toru refused and told her to go and wait for her back at the lair.

Toru rolled Jason on his back and looked him in the eyes.

"I'll make it quick." She said as she unsheathed her sword.

"Why? Why do you stay with him?" Jason asked as blood ran down his chin.

"He is my master, he saved me and gave me a purpose, a reason for living."

"Maybe if I was braver I could have given you a reason for living before he did."

Toru tighten the grip on her hilt and actually felt tears welling up. No one had ever gone to such lengths for her before. For what? Love? She loved Chase, how could she not, but this guy, someone she hadn't seen since she was a child how could someone do something so incredibly stupid?

"You love sick fool. I don't understand why would you do all this for someone you barley know? All you did was sign your own death warrant." She said still struggling to not drop her sword.

Part of Toru was content to show mercy and let him go. But another part of her was terrified to face her master's fury.

"I did it because this world isn't as bad as you think. You don't have to hate the world, Toru. You deserve to have a pure smile, one that isn't obtained through the pain and suffering of others. Just come with me and I could give you that. We can start over, I want to make up for all the times I wasn't there for you." He said it with the most sincere look anyone had ever given her. It was the same look when she mated with Chase for the first time. He loved her, truly loved her.

Toru was conflicted she knew what she had to do. No one had ever confessed to her before. She felt so many emotions she thought her head was going to explode. She's been face with many conflicts before both internal and external but never this. She's never hesitated so much in her life.

After about 20 minutes Toru regained part of her sanity and held her sword Jason's chest.

"I'm sorry but I could never go with you not in this life or the next."

And with that she plugged her sword into his heart. Jason gasped his final breaths. She thought the last thing she'd see in his eyes would be anger for not only rejecting him but killing him as well. But instead he gave her the same look her mother gave her: one of love and content.

This had to be Toru's hardest kill she had ever done. She even shed a tear for her unrequited love.

Today was a long day all Toru wanted to do was sleep the rest of the day away but she had to go and give Wuya another dose of the mind control serum.

As she walked into the dungeon and opened the door to the witches cell her eyes widened and Toru immediately ran to the throne room.

"Master!" Toru shouted, as she ran straight up to Chase.

"What is it Toru?" Toru was frighten and she isn't frightened.

"Its Wuya, she's gone!"

Looooooooong day. I was lazy this week. But my birthday is this Sunday so I thought I'd give you another chapter. (its like a reverse b-day gift) So what'd you think I must know! I killed Jason off a lot sooner than I thought but oh well. So what did you guys think of the emotional scene? I think it was mean that Chase made her kill him, what do you think. Plez review the best b-day gift I could get from you guys is a lot of reviews when I check tomorrow.