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"Tasuki! Tasuki has a character on his body! Let me go!" Eikan cried as a man arrived by the room. Eikan, the leader of the mountain bandits, revealed the existence of Tasuki, the fifth member of the Suzaku Seven. But before she could search him out, the Lady Aika was kidnapped by Genro, a young member of the bandit gang. When she discovered that Eikan had plotted to become leader of the gang in Genro's absence, the Lady Aika joined forces with the young sorcerer and they infiltrated the bandit's base. Genro, at last, regained his post and the enchanted iron fan when a phantom Tamahome was magically summoned because of Kurama's hope in seeing his friend smile again.
~0~
"The bandits then apologized to the Priestess of Suzaku and she, of course graciously, forgave them all," Naruto read.
~0~
"And one more thing, is there anyone here by the name of Tasuki?" Aika asked as she, her warriors, Kurama, Genro, and Koji stood in front of the members of the gang. "I want to ask him to come along with us." There was suddenly talk from the gang members who wondered who Tasuki was.
"Eikan, you know that guy, don't ya?" A man asked.
"Uh, actually, no. I don't know who he is," Eikan answered.
"Well, I know who it is," Genro said making Aika look at him.
"You do? Please, tell me," Aika said with hope in her tone.
"Okay, but don't get too bummed out. Tasuki was the classified name of our former leader which means…"
"He's actually dead now…" Aika finished with a frown. Genro nodded to her. 'We're too late.'
"Sorry about that. I wish we could bring him back to life, but we can't," Genro said to her.
"It's over now," Nuriko sighed.
"No, it can't be over," Aika said almost stubbornly.
"Listen, Genro, so you wanna go out and visit the boss' grave sometime? You probably miss him, don't ya?" Koji asked his best friend. The next day they went to the grave and Genro placed his hand on the coffin.
"A good man," Genro sighed.
'Now what do we do? We need all seven. If even one of the Suzaku Warriors is missing, Suzaku won't appear…and Tamahome might never come back to us or his family,' Aika thought sadly.
"I'll come home when you find them all," Tamahome's voice rang in her mind.
"We can't go one without Tasuki, Sire," Nuriko said.
"Yes, but it is impossible to resurrect the dead from their sleep," Hotohori replied.
"I would recommend a jutsu, but none of us could really do it," Kurama muttered.
"Uh, boss?" A bandit asked.
"Hm?" Genro asked looking over.
"I heard some rumor about this," the bandit said.
"Yeah? What?"
"They were talking about someone up north in Choko who can supposedly bring the dead back to life," the bandit stated.
"What? Are you serious?" Aika asked surprised.
"Well, uh, it's just a rumor I heard," the bandit replied. Aika's eyes became determined and she looked at Hotohori and Nuriko, Kurama in her arms.
"Then I better go up there to Choko and check it out," she said.
"Aika," Hotohori and Nuriko said hesitantly.
"Even if there's only a one percent chance that it's true, I have to take that chance," Aika said to them. She looked at Genro. "Do you all have our horses?" She asked.
"We'll check," Genro replied before they all left. Turns out the horses were there and the three got onto their horses. Aika turned to Genro and gave a small smile.
"Thank you for everything. Make sure to keep an eye on these guys," she said to him. Genro gave a small smile back.
"No problem. Just be careful, Aika," he said to her before looking at Hotohori and Nuriko. "Keep her safe, alright?" He asked making the two Warriors nod. The three then rode off to Choko. Genro and Koji watched them leave. "They're finally out of here," he sighed a bit.
"What a chick. She's pretty interesting, huh? She sure kicked some ass," Koji said to him.
"She was pretty interesting. Hell, they sure gave us a little adventure back there," Genro said meaning what happened last night.
"Forget it. I'm just glad we got the fan and you're the boss now, Genro. The Priestess of Suzaku, huh? You'd like to go with her for the adventure, wouldn't ya?" Koji asked.
"Don't be stupid. I'm in charge now and it was the boss' last wish for all of us. Besides, I can't stand girls," Genro smirked a bit. 'Even if she was different.'
"Then I guess it worked out for the best," Koji said before walking in.
"Hn," Genro smirked a bit before he turned. He frowned slightly before going in.
~0~
The four had decided to take a break near a river. Hotohori was filling up a canteen while Aika was sitting against a tree, looking at the note while holding Kurama. Hotohori walked over to her.
"Here, Aika, I've brought you some river water. It's cold and it tastes good," he smiled at her. Aika gave a small smile and took the canteen.
"Thank you," she replied.
"That letter you're reading is from Tamahome, isn't it?" He asked.
"Yeah…"
"It is just a bit further to Choko. You must not forget to take a drink every time we stop or your energy will begin to fail you again," Hotohori said with a soft smile before he stood and walked away. Aika sighed softly.
"Poor guy," Nuriko said leaning against the tree Aika was sitting at. "I really feel sorry for his Majesty lately. Even though he knows that you love Tamahome, he continues to care for you with his whole being," he smiled a bit.
"And you aren't mad about it?" Aika asked.
"Yeah, from what I've heard, you would normally be jealous," Kurama mumbled.
"Well, I must admit, I was shocked at first to see how strong his feelings were for you, but I get the feeling I've lost the contest. I mean, even if I was a woman I'd never stand a chance against the likes of you," Nuriko said to her, gripping Kurama's ear hard. "So no. No, I'm no angry. Not in the least. I'm really not the jealous woman type."
"I find that hard to believe," Aika sweat-dropped.
"Let me go, dammit!" Kurama growled.
~0~
The four were now traveling through a canyon like area. Aika was thinking to herself before glancing at Hotohori.
'Still, it's true. Hotohori really does care for me a lot,' she thought. Hotohori sent a small smile to her before looking ahead. Aika returned it and looked ahead as well. 'I wonder how Tamahome is doing. Would he stay with Yui? If so…I hope she treats him right,' she thought sadly. After all, he promised to come back when she gather all the Suzaku Warriors. If they can't get Tasuki…then what would happen?
~0~
"Ta-Tamahome," Yui frowned. Tamahome sat up from his bed that Yui was sitting on.
"Yui," he said, a little confused on why she was in his room.
"Thank goodness you're still here. I had a dream you had gone back to Aika and left me here all alone," she said looking down. Tamahome saw she was only in her white button down shirt.
"There's nothing to worry about. When the time comes for me to leave, I'll take you with me. All we can do now is believe in Aika and wait," he smiled a bit at her.
"Yeah, you're right," Yui replied.
"Lady Yui?" A maid asked from the door. "Lord Nakago wishes to see you."
"Well, I have to go now. I'll have some breakfast ready soon," Yui said to Tamahome as she stood up.
"Oh, thanks a lot," Tamahome replied. Once they were gone, he smiled a bit. "Aika, I can't wait for you to find those warriors….I can't wait to see that beautiful, warm smile of yours."
~0~
"So, you're saying that Tasuki of the Suzaku Seven is dead?" Yui asked, sitting in her hair with her legs crossed. Nakago was standing beside her while they looked at the two assassins.
"Yes, ma'am and because of that, the Priestess of Suzaku is heading for the city of Choko in northern Konan. There are rumors of a person there with the power to raise the dead," one of the assassins said.
"It seems they're encountering a lot of trouble gathering their Celestial Warriors," Nakago said to Yui.
"Then let them work for it. Okay, maintain surveillance," Yui ordered the assassins.
"As you wish," the two said before disappearing.
~0~
Aika, Nuriko, Kurama, and Hotohori made it to Choko to see dead trees with crows on them. The area almost looked like a ghost town.
"Uh…are we in a ghost town?" Aika blinked.
"I was just wondering the same thing, Kit," Kurama said.
"Get out of the way! Move it!" A man shouted while moving a wagon that had a body on it. Hotohori moved Aika out of the way quickly.
"What in the world could have happened to this little city?" Hotohori asked.
"Aika, look. The mirror," Nuriko said showing Aika the mirror.
"That means one of the Suzaku Warriors is here in the village! The Heal symbol. Do you think it could be the person with the powers the bandit told us about?" Aika looked at Hotohori with a small smile.
"Alright! We've got our other member to look for too! If we can get this guy then he can bring back Tasuki and we'll only have to look for one more warrior! Excuse me for quoting Naruto but 'Believe it!'" Kurama grinned making Aika giggle. Aika went to turn to grab her horse's reigns until she accidently bumped into someone, catching her when the woman fell.
"Oh! I'm sorry. Are you alright?" Aika asked with concern. The woman had dirty blond hair and appeared to be in her late twenties.
"Yes, forgive me. I wasn't watching where I was going," the woman said with a small smile as Aika helped her up.
"That was quite a fall. You didn't get hurt?" Nuriko asked concerned.
"Really, I'm alright," the woman assured.
"Aika, ya klutz," Kurama said making Aika glare at him a bit.
"Shut up before I turn into a fur pelt, fox," she threatened making the said fox gulp.
"S-sorry," he said with a nervous smile.
"My, your daughter is adorable," the woman giggled to Nuriko who sweat-dropped.
"Huh? S-she's not my daughter. She's only two years younger than me," he said to her.
"Oh, then she must be your sister," the woman figured. Nuriko and Aika looked at each other.
"Well…pretty darn close," they replied. The woman giggled a bit before she suddenly lost her footing and Aika caught her.
"Here, I'll help you walk," Aika said wrapping one of the woman's arms around her shoulders before wrapping hers around the woman's waist. She then helped the woman walked. "By the way. I'm Aika Hitsubasa, the Priestess of Suzaku. These are my warriors Hotohori and Nuriko and this is my furry friend Kurama."
"My name is Shoka. Sorry for this," the woman said to her.
"It's alright, consider it my apology for bumping into you like that. Are we getting anywhere close to your home, miss?" Aika asked her until a door suddenly opened.
"Miss Shoka!" An old man said.
"Thank heavens, you've finally come," the other man said before letting them all in. Aika led her over to the woman that apparently seemed to be dead. Aika's eyes widened a bit when she saw the dead body.
"Here," the old man said letting her go next to the bed.
"She must be the patient," Shoka said looking over her.
"She's suffered horribly for over a month and then her fever exploded and she died," the old man said.
"Don't worry, I will take care of her now," Shoka assured. Shoka looked at the woman and kissed the corner of the woman's lips. They all waited as Shoka pulled away. There was suddenly a soft groan from the woman making the other man and woman smile with relief.
"She's alive again," Aika said surprised, as were Nuriko, Hotohori, and Kurama.
"How did she do it?" Hotohori asked.
"It's been dreadful. For far too many months now we've been plagued by a mysterious illness. It produces long blistering fevers that are more painful than death itself. People have nicknamed the disease the demon Shinkonki," the old man said to them.
"Shinkonki?" Hotohori asked shocked.
"And doctors have been unable to find a cure. Although Miss Shoka can't cure the disease, she's able to bring the dead back to life. They aren't as healthy as before, but many prefer to die quickly and be revived than live with the pain of the disease," the old man said.
"We've found her, Aika. Ask her quickly," Nuriko said to the Priestess. Aika nodded and looked at Shoka.
"Miss Shoka, I would like to ask you to come with us. We have someone we need revived. His name is Tasuki, one of the Suzaku Seven," she said to the woman who frowned sadly.
"Don't ask me that. I'd love to come with you, I really would, but it is impossible. I'll never be able to leave this city again. I can't leave these people here with no one to help them. Besides, if I step one foot outside the city gates I'll lose all my power," Shoka explained. Aika frowned and nodded.
"I see. I'm sorry for asking that of you, Miss Shoka," she said before turning to Hotohori and Nuriko, Kurama now in Nuriko's arms. "Perhaps we can ask for Genro's permission to bring Tasuki's body here."
"Not a bad idea, Kit. Let's do it," Kurama said while the two Warriors nodded in agreement. They then left to go back to the bandits. They were now going through a forest through the night and stopped on their horses when they reached an area.
"It looks like a cemetery," Nuriko said.
"Did we take the wrong passage?" Hotohori asked.
"Obviously seeing as we didn't pass a cemetery the first time," Kurama muttered from Aika's arms.
"We should turn around," Hotohori said.
"There's no time, we have to get back for Tasuki as fast as we can…" Aika suddenly felt light head.
"Aika!" Kurama said panicked as Hotohori came over and held her up.
"What happened?" He asked worried.
"I'm all right. My body just feels a little hot," Aika said trying to make it sound like it's nothing. Hotohori felt her forehead.
"No, a fever. We have to go back now!" Hotohori said. A horse screech and Nuriko exclaimed in shock as the horse fell into a hole. Nuriko jumped off as the horse sunk into some kind of whirlpool. Suddenly four hands grabbed Hotohori's and Aika's horses' legs making them fall to the ground. Aika held Kurama as Hotohori grabbed Aika, pulling her close so she didn't get hurt as they landed on the ground. The two horses ran off and zombies appeared out of the ground.
"Flesh…warmth…" the zombies chanted. "Your flesh is ours….You will never leave this city…" Hotohori held Aika close and began using his sword to kill the zombies. Kurama was also killing them with his claws and tails. Aika took a kunai out and used it to fight. Nuriko grabbed a tree trunk and used it to hit the other zombies. Nuriko's ankle was grabbed as he smiled at them until he screamed.
"Nuriko!" Hotohori and Aika called before an arm wrapped around Hotohori's neck.
"Aika! Run now!" Hotohori shouted.
"I'm not leaving you two!" Aika shouted at them. "Kurama!" She called earning a nod. Suddenly Aika was grabbed before she could do any hand seals.
"Rekka Shinen!" A man shouted as fire suddenly appeared and got rid of the zombies. Aika looked up to see Genro. "This is worse than I imagined."
"Genro!" Aika smiled. Genro smirked a bit at her.
"I'll wipe out the rest of them, get down on the ground!" Genro told her. Aika grabbed Kurama and got down onto the ground with Hotohori and Nuriko. "Rekka Shinen!" Genro shouted as fire came out of the fan and killed the zombies. Aika got up with her warriors, Kurama in her arms. "Well, to tell ya the truth, I wasn't gonna come…but I figured you needed some extra protection and I know you could use the extra fire power."
"What about your gang?" Hotohori asked him.
"We talked it over and made Koji the new leader. I know the old boss would have approved of it," Genro said before walking over to them.
"But why, Genro? Why did you decide to join us?" Aika asked curiously as Genro smirked and bent to her level.
"Nutcase, haven't you figured it out yet? Genro is just my nickname," he said revealing his arm that held the Wings symbol. "I am Tasuki. Sorry for trickin' ya like that."
"What?! Why didn't you tell us all this a lot sooner, you flaming bum?!" Nuriko shouted.
"After all the trouble we have been through!" Hotohori agreed.
"I should skin ya alive, flame brain!" Kurama growled.
"I didn't have much of a choice. Our old boss and all the guys wanted me to be the leader. I couldn't just go and throw a wrench in the plan, that's not me. But then we went and talked it over and they all knew it's what I had to do," Tasuki said to them. Aika smiled.
"What matters now is that we have the fifth member of the Suzaku Seven. Thank you for the help, Tasuki," she said before hugging him around his neck. Tasuki chuckled a bit as hugged her back.
"It sucked when ya left, Aika. I got worried for ya," Tasuki whispered, sounding like a brother would which made Aika smile.
'Guess that almost kiss from earlier was just to shock me,' she figured meaning when he kidnapped her. She suddenly groaned and slumped against Tasuki.
"Aika!" Hotohori exclaimed while Tasuki held her.
"Aika, what's happening to you?" Nuriko asked worried.
"Do you suppose…" Kurama trailed off, his ears flat against his head in worry.
"Many months now we've been plagued by a mysterious illness. It produces blistering fevers that are more painful than death itself," the old man said to them.
"Do you think it's Shinkonki?" Nuriko asked.
"We have to hurry, she's not looking to good," Tasuki said to them as he picked up Aika.
"Find our horses, we need to get back to the city as quick as possible," Hotohori said with worry as Tasuki passed Aika into his arms.
~0~
They were soon back in the city and at Shoka's home.
"Please, Miss Shoka. Can you cure Aika's illness? She seems to be infected with the plague you have here," Hotohori said to her.
"There's nothing I can do about that," Shoka replied. Nuriko was at Aika's bedside. Kurama as at her side, resting his head on her stomach.
"Please!" Hotohori pleaded with Tasuki standing next to him.
"The only power I have here is to raise people from the dead. That's my only gift so Aika would have to die before I can help her," Shoka stated.
"You're saying we should let Aika die?!" Tasuki glared. "But isn't there something else we can do?"
"We have to help her somehow! And I'm not letting the Kit die!" Kurama growled.
"Don't worry about me," Aika said weakly.
"Aika," Hotohori looked at her with deep worry.
"I'm sure there must be a medical doctor somewhere around this city. It might not help, but why don't we try?" Aika asked with a weak smile. Kurama gently nuzzled her cheek with his head.
"Just get some rest, Kit and leave it to us, okay?" He asked softly. Aika smiled slightly and pat his head before falling asleep.
~0~
In Kutou, Tamahome was dressing into some new clothes since his old ones need washing. He smiled a bit when he felt the sash.
"This is silk, isn't it?" He asked Yui a bit surprised.
"You look so cool! It's totally you. I just knew black would look good on you," Yui smiled at him.
"Lady Yui," Nakago said walking over. "Forgive my intrusion, but I just received news. I thought it might interest you and maybe amuse you as well. The Priestess of Suzaku has contracted a critical disease," he said making Tamahome's eyes widen. "There's apparently no cure and it seems she'll live in great pain until she dies violently from the plague."
'Aika!' Yui thought with worry until her eyes narrowed slightly. 'Wait a minute, why should I worry about her? It's only right that should happen to her. And with Aika gone, Tamahome will be all mine.'
~0~
The Suzaku group found a doctor but he said he wouldn't examine her which made her eye twitch a bit.
"What kind of doctor refuses to examine a patient? The doctors I know back in my village would examine even if they knew what it was!" She stated remembering Lady Tsunade and the Medical-Nins.
"I don't need to examine you, you got the Shinkonki disease. Oh wait, there is a guy, Myou Juan, who might know how to help you," the doctor said.
"Can you tell us where to find him?" Aika asked.
"He moved outside the city limits about a year ago and hasn't been here since," he replied before pushing them all out. "Now get out of here, will you?! Get going! I don't wanna catch that disease myself!"
"You're nothing but a shyster!" Tasuki shouted at him.
"Still, he gave us good information. Why don't we go look for this Myou Juan person?" Aika asked.
"Maybe you should stay behind, Kit," Kurama said with worry seeing as she look weaker than before.
"No, I'm not going to let you all do this alone. I'm the burdening you with this in the first place," Aika said as Hotohori kept her steady as he helped her walk, letting her use a staff to keep her up.
"You're not a burden. It's not your fault you caught this disease," Hotohori said to her as they started making their way up the steps. Aika stopped and panted.
'It's too painful. I can't go on. There are only two members of the Suzaku Seven left to find. What am I going to do?' Aika thought to herself.
"It's all right, just hold on," Shoka said soothingly to her.
"Miss Shoka," Aika murmured. 'Maybe Miss Shoka is the sixth Warrior…for some reason, I just get a feeling she's not.'
"Fish! Fresh fish! Get your fresh fish today!" A man shouted as he ran, accidentally dropping a fish. Kurama ran over and placed a paw on it before a hand immediately went to grab it as well.
"Hey, pal! Get your hand off! That's my fish!" Kurama growled before the man gritted his teeth. The two began brawling for the fish while the others sweat-dropped.
"He's fighting a big guy like that for some little lake trout?" Tasuki asked.
"That's Kurama for you. He loves fish, it's his favorite food no matter what kind of fish it is," Aika muttered. Nuriko looked over and frowned.
"Miss Shoka, you're as pale as a ghost," he said making Aika look over with worry.
'Even when she's sick, she tries to put on a happy smile and worry about others,' Hotohori admired.
"It's nothing really. I'm tired and I should go home. When you're finished here, please come visit me again," Shoka replied before leaving. The man suddenly got the fish and ran off. Kurama ran after him.
"Hey! You damn street bum! You took the fish I was going to give to my friend! She's sick, ya know!" He growled.
"Kurama!" Aika shouted out of concern the fox would get lost. She then ran after him.
"Aika!" Hotohori called. Aika kept running and soon made it up a hill next to Kurama before stopping, panting as she used the staff to keep her up.
"I'm worn out now, even weaker," Aika murmured. She suddenly saw a cottage. "That must be it." Hotohori, Nuriko, and Tasuki caught up to her.
"Aika, are you sure you should be running like that?" Nuriko asked.
"Criminy, are you really sick?" Tasuki teased.
"I assure you I am. I'm just worried about a certain hot headed fox who could have gotten lost," Aika said giving the said fox a look. Kurama ignored her and took out a speaker cone.
"You are completely surrounded! Come out peacefully with my damn fish! I repeat! You are completely surrounded! Come out peacefully with my damn fish!" Kurama shouted. No response and no one came out. "Dammit…I want my fish…"
"Let's go up there," Hotohori said. Inside the house was a black cat eating the fish happily. Aika saw it through the window and her eyes widened.
'Niko?!' She thought see the red collar around its neck. She then frowned when she saw his middle wrapped in bandages.
"So many medicines. Could this be Myou Juan, the healing person they told us about?" Hotohori asked. Tasuki opened the door.
"You there! Are you the one they call Myou Juan, mister?" He asked. The man looked at them. "If you are him then examine this girl, will ya?" He said placing his hand on Aika's shoulder.
"Please, sir. She is rapidly getting weaker from the local plague disease," Hotohori said to him.
"Please, Mr. Myou Juan," Aika said.
"I'll even forget about you taking my fish," Kurama said.
"I'm not a doctor anymore, so leave," Myou Juan told them.
"Oh? I see, but you'll treat animals, won't you?" Nuriko asked with his eyes narrowed.
"I want nothing to do with human beings! Get out!" Myou Juan shouted. Niko looked over and his ears perked up. He started rubbing against Aika's leg making her smile.
"Hello, Niko," she greeted.
"You know this cat, Aika?" Hotohori asked.
"Yes, he's my cat. I should know, that collar he's wearing is the one I picked out," Aika said as Niko jumped up to her shoulders and nuzzled her cheek and neck making her giggle. She pet his head. "Stay here with Mr. Myou Juan, okay? Keep him safe," she said to him. Niko purred and licked her cheek before jumping down and going over to the said man.
"I said 'get out'!" Myou Juan shouted. They quickly left the house.
"Alright! Alright! Whatever, pal! Man, bite our heads off for asking…" Tasuki grumbled before Aika suddenly collapse, Nuriko and Hotohori catching her.
"Aika, what happened?" Hotohori asked worried.
"I can't….I can't move my legs," Aika said weakly.
"We will help you," Hotohori assured as he held her.
'I wonder why he turned us down….I sensed a goodness about him…' she thought before blacking out.
"Aika!" Hotohori exclaimed.
"Hang on, Aika!" Nuriko said.
"Come on, Kit!" Kurama told her.
"Hey, wake up! What are ya falling asleep for?!" Tasuki asked.
~0~
They were soon back at Shoka's and Aika was groaning and whimpering from the pain she was feeling throughout her body. Kurama whimpered and tried to comfort her.
"Crips! Isn't there something we can do for her?!" Tasuki asked worried about her, though he was trying not to act like it.
"It'll be sheer torture for her to live in this condition for very much longer," Nuriko said showing his worry.
"I know that. We have to find some way to ease her suffering," Hotohori said just as worried, if not more.
"There is only one thing you can do for now," Shoka said.
"What is it?" Kurama asked.
"You must kill her immediately," Shoka replied.
"Not a snowball's chance in hell, lady!" Kurama growled.
"Using my power, I can revive her at once and restore her to better health than this. It must be done," Shoka told him.
"You really expect us to do that?" Tasuki glared at her.
"No…that's fine with me. I need more strength…to look for Suzaku's other Warriors…a-and I can't stand this pain, it's too much," Aika choked out through her pain. 'If we don't try something, we're sure to fail. Then I'll never see Tamahome or Yui again,' she thought.
"Kit, don't," Kurama said to her.
"Please…" Aika pleaded.
~0~
"The Priestess was stricken with the epidemic disease and suffered greatly from the fever and the pain. According to Miss Shoka, the only way to save her is to take her life away, to kill her," Naruto read making everyone stiffen.
~0~
"Would you all please step outside the room?" Hotohori asked everyone.
"Sire?" Nuriko asked.
"I am going to kill her," Hotohori said, pain ebbing at his chest. Kurama's eyes widened.
"No! I won't let you!" He growled, standing protectively and ready to attack.
"If you want her to come back to health then we have to, Kurama!" Hotohori snapped.
"Kurama….I-it's okay…" Aika said making Kurama frown. He nodded hesitantly before following Nuriko and Tasuki out. "Forgive me, Hotohori…for give you such a terrible burden…" Aika said with a weak smile. "J-just make it quick, okay?" She asked. Hotohori looked away pained and drew his sword. Aika closed her eyes, waiting for it while Hotohori got his sword ready to stab her.
Kida: No, Hotohori! Don't stab her!
Tasuki: You're the one writin' it! You have the ability to stop him!
Kida: B-but...with the way Yuu Watase wrote it...dammit!
Tasuki: Don't follow the author! Don't let him kill Aika!
Kida: That's not your choice, dammit! Now back off!
Tasuki: *Backs away slowly* Alright! Alright! I get it!
Kida: I hope you all enjoyed the chapter. Please favorite and comment!