InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Angel ❯ Khaos ( Chapter 39 )

Chapter Thirty-Nine:

Khaos

"You are ready now," the voice said.

Kagome opened her eyes. The sunlight shinned bright, warming her skin. A gentle breeze ruffled the daises. She felt so calm and centered. The past few days of bonding with the amulet had made a dramatic difference. She felt more relaxed than she could ever remember being.

"Ready for what?" Kagome asked.

"To find the next amulet," she said.

"Really?" Kagome asked in excitement.

She was more than tired of hanging around the castle, though she was glad that she had gotten to see her homeland after so long.

"Yes, it is time. Once bonding with an amulet has been completed, your vision will be triggered."

"When?"

"I do not know,"

Kagome stood as the air in front of her began to ripple as she began to appear. Smiling, and as beautiful as ever, she reached out, grasping her hands.

"Kagome, your parents are so very proud of you. Be strong, for there is more turmoil ahead. For you and Lord Sesshomaru. Be careful,"

"I will. I realize, you never told me your name,"

"Saisah,"

Kagome smiled, "Thank you for everything Saisah,"

Smiling back, Saisah disappeared.

Kagome awoke from her trance with a sigh. The sun was just beginning to set, darkening to a dark blue. The retreating sun painting the sky bright orange and red. She felt so relaxed right now. And for some strange reason, she felt closer to her parents. Even in death they were looking out for her. It gave her a warm feeling to know that. Standing, she went back inside. She wanted to wash up before she had dinner with everyone.

Sesshomaru was already dressed and ready by the time she went upstairs to their bedroom. He was sitting over on the window seat.

"You are late, woman," he informed her, watching as she closed the door and immediately began to undress.

"I know, I know, but I was able to fully bond with the amulet. She said a vision would be triggered soon, she didn't know when so I don't know when it'll happen," Kagome said slipping on a yellow kimono and green obi.

"The soldiers here are well disciplined and trained," Sesshomaru commented.

"Sango and Rykotsu used to train the soldier together,"

"There is room for improvement,"

Kagome huffed; he could never give a complete compliment. Attached to the compliment was always criticism. Kagome decided to ignore it this time. She was too happy about the amulet to get into another argument with him. Once Kagome was dressed and ready, they headed down stairs to the dining room. Everyone was already at the table.

Sesshomaru took a seat at the head of the table; Kagome took a seat on his right. General Ensei sat next to her, Sarinji sitting on the other side of him. Next to Sarinji sat InuYasha, Yamiko seated across from him. The two of course were glaring at each other.

Miroku and Sango sat next to him.

Those two had been acting strange lately. They had always been close, but Kagome suspected it was something more. Kagura sat next to Sango, her eyes darting back and forth between InuYasha and Yamiko. Probably sensing the tension between the two.

"Bout time," InuYasha muttered underneath his breath.

Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes. InuYasha sank down into his chair. Sesshomaru signaled the servants to begin serving the meal. Once everyone had been served, conversation began.

"Any new developments with the amulet Lady Kagome?" General Ensei asked.

Kagome nodded,

"I've bonded with the amulet and absorbed its power. She said my vision will be triggered soon."

"That is good news,"

"It is," Kagome said with a smile, "The sooner we collect these amulets the sooner we can get rid of the Evil Six."

"Have there been any sign of the Evil Six?" Sango asked.

"Not anything as drastic as before. There have been a few disappearances, but no one seems to know where the people went. With no leads we cannot say it is the Evil Six; however we also cannot rule out that possibility." Miroku said.

The dinner progressed normally, everyone in a relatively good mood. As the dinner began to end, Kagome suddenly felt light headed, finding it hard to follow the conversation.

A vision!

As the agonizing pain washed over her, Kagome grabbed Sesshomaru's hand and squeezed just as she lost consciousness.

Kagome stood in front of Lord Katzunami. He seemed different, a bit more withdrawn than usual. There was no ready smile on his face. No welcoming air about him.

His aura seemed…..sad.

Kagome approached him hesitantly. He watched her, his eyes watching her every movement. She stopped, standing a few feet away from him.

"You've become more beautiful, Kagome," he said softly.

"Thank you," she said.

They stared at each other in silence.

"I'm so-"

Katzunami lifted a hand, stopping her apology cold. Slowly he closed the distance between them. Reaching out, he took her hand in his own, a sad smile on his face.

"You need not be sad. I well knew the gamble when I pursued you. There was a chance I would not be the one you chose as your life mate. I knew that. My feelings for you will never change, nor would I wish them gone."

Kagome smiled, her eyes watering.

"Nay, do not," he said, running his thumb over eyes, wiping away the tears before they could fall, "You are an amazing woman. I am saddened to have lost you, but I am happy to have had the chance to touch you, to be close to you, to be able to speak my feelings to you. I will always treasure the time spent with you."

"Why does this sound like a goodbye?" Kagome asked.

Running the back of his hand down her cheek, his eyes softened.

"Because this is goodbye, Kagome, I am no longer needed to reveal your visions. "

Kagome grasped his hand in surprise.

"No longer needed? What do you mean?"

"I mean, you no longer need to be brought to the edge of death to have your visions. Since becoming mated, your body has become stronger, able to function while you have a vision. You no longer need to come to the Fade."

"But-"

Placing a finger over her lips, he shook his head.

"Don't you see Kagome? Everything happens for a reason. Because you no longer need the Fade to have visions, I am no longer bound to this place. I can live my life with the memory of you close to my heart,"

Kagome reached down and took his hands.

"You will not be the only one that will keep memories close to their heart," Kagome said.

Katzunami rubbed a thumb over the back of her hand, marveling at the softness, memorizing the feel of her hand in his. Knowing that she would hold memories of him close to her heart made him love her even more. Closing his eyes, he revealed the vision to her…..

Katzunami disappeared as the vision unfolded.

Giant boulders appeared around her. Kagome gasped in surprise, dodging the boulders as they shot up from the ground all around her. Vines grew around the giant rocks as trees towered over her. The sky turned a deep blue and a few fluffy white clouds appeared. She knew this place. Mother and father had taken her here often for picnics.

A pulsing sensation drew her attention. Looking around, Kagome searched for the source. Seeing nothing, she closed her eyes and attuned herself to the pulsing. Finding the direction of the pulsing, Kagome began to walk towards it, hands out, eyes closed. She walked for long minutes before her hands came up in contact with something hard and solid. Kagome opened her eyes.

A giant boulder stood in front of her.

The pulsing energy was coming from inside of the boulder. Kagome stepped back, looking up at the boulder. How in the hell was she supposed to fine the amulet? Kagome looked around the boulder.

There had to be a secret opening or something.

There was no way that the amulet could be inside the boulder. She had to be missing something.

Taking a few steps away from the boulder, Kagome looked it up and down. Her eyes zeroed in on a slightly discolored area on the upper right of the boulder. Kagome walked over to the discoloration. Kagome's cheeks colored in embarrassment. It was too high up, she couldn't reach it. Kagome huffed, stomping her foot on the grass. She hated being short. Although….

Crouching down, Kagome pulled energy down into her feet. Springing up in a burst of energy, she jumped up towards the discolored area.

As her fingers came in contact with it, she felt a tingling sensation. Jumping again, she felt the sensation once more as her fingers skimmed over the rock. Suddenly, a small part if the rock began to crumble. From the crumbled rock, a green jewel the size of her fist appeared. Grateful it was close enough that she didn't have to jump up and down to reach it.

Reaching out, Kagome touched the green jewel. A bit of a shock stung her hand. Kagome pulled her hand back, just as the boulder began to quiver, shaking the ground beneath her feet. She stepped away as the boulder split apart. Kagome stared in shock as it separated, revealing a stone stairway.

Looking down into the darkness, Kagome took a few steps closer. Inside was pitch black, giving her the chills.

Taking a breath, Kagome made her way down the dark stairs. As the darkness closed over her, she was surprised to find that she could see surprisingly well in the darkness. Another perk of being a youkai. Now that she could actually see, she felt better, more confident, as she continued down the steps. At the bottom of the stairs she felt the pulsation of the amulet.

Kagome followed the sensation.

As she followed, she met with several dead ends, and had to turn around and retrace her steps. Over and over she walked into dead ends. As she turned to retrace her steps once more she finally realized she was inside a labyrinth.

`Not good.'

One of the Evil Six members had to be in here somewhere guarding the amulet. If they got lost in this maze, it would give him the upper hand. As if on cue, she heard a low growl behind her.

Kagome turned to see a shadow move along the stone wall of the maze. She took a step back as the shadow took form.

The shadow stepped from the wall, continuing its transformation. Six heads grew from the body, long sharp fangs lining within their mouths, as red eyes locked onto her. The beast grew and soon towered over her. With a loud, wall shattering roar, the beast charged.

Kagome turned and ran, reaching out desperately for the pulsating amulet. Getting a firm lock on the amulet, she followed, navigating smoothly through the maze.

The beast stomped after her, blowing burning fire at her heals. Kagome ran faster, the beast crashing after her even faster. She could feel its teeth snapping at her back. She'd never reach to amulet with that thing on her tail. Kagome stopped, turning to face the beast.

`Time to test out my new demonic abilities.'

Kagome dodged as one head launched at her, snapping its sharp teeth at her. Before she could get her bearings, two more snapped at her, while a third blew fire. Bringing her hands up to block the fire, closing her eyes Kagome and waited for the pain.

None came. The fire, it didn't burn her.

"Being turned by a youkai of Sesshomaru's caliber would not see you harmed so easily, Kagome," Katzunami informed her.

Kagome opened her eyes, as another of the beast's heads attacked. Instinctively Kagome swiped at it with her claws, a bit surprised when the head fell to the floor, spewing blue blood all over the walls.

The beast roared, two of the heads striking. Kagome dodged one but was not so lucky at dodging the second. The head clamped down on her shoulder.

Kagome cried out in pain.

Her body reacted instantly. Toxic poison thundered through her blood in defense.

The beast released her shoulder, howling as he fell to the ground convulsing. Kagome watched wide eyed as the beast began to burn from the inside out. The smell was putrid. Covering her nose, Kagome backed away from the screaming beast as it began to melt.

As the beast was reduced to a puddle, more shadows began to form along the walls. Not waiting for the beasts to form, Kagome turned and ran.

The pulsing of the amulet strongly tugged at her.

It was near by.

Kagome rounded a corner. There, glowing bright emerald was the amulet. Behind her, multiple roars echoed against the walls. Wasting no time, Kagome ran towards the amulet. Reaching out, she grabbed on to the amulet…

Kagome awoke with a gasp, sitting straight up in the bed. Concerned faces surrounded her. Kagome looked around. She recognized the room she was in as her and Sesshomaru's bedroom. Sesshomaru sat on the bed next to her, amber eyes watching her keenly.

Yamiko and InuYasha watched her just as closely. Miroku and Sango approached the bed, while Kagura hung behind them, concern lighting her eyes. Though she was a bit disoriented, she noticed something strange occur.

Sarinji stepped towards her, eyes bright with concern and something else she could not put her finger on. General Ensei pulled him back however. The two men shared an intense look with each other.

General Ensei removed his hand; Sarinji remained where he was however.

"Kagome, are you alright?" Sango asked, stepping closer to her.

Kagome nodded.

"Yes, I'm fine," she said, rubbing her head, "I know where the next amulet is. It's close by, about an hour away on foot."

She turned to Miroku and Sango, "You remember where mother and father used to take us on our picnics?"

Miroku nodded. Tamiko and Kajiki had often taken the two of them out on picnics when they were but children.

"Aye, I remember. The amulet is there?"

Kagome nodded.

"Theirs is a boulder that hides a labyrinth. The amulet is there."

"A hidden labyrinth?"

"Yes, I assume that one of the members of the Evil Six is down there. I didn't see him, so I'm not sure. I did see something else though. In the shadows along the stone walls, there are six headed beasts that attacked me. The looked like small dragons. They were taller than me, but smaller than a normal dragon. They spit fire; but their fire didn't affect me at all,"

"Nay, it would not affect. You are Inuyoukai we are impervious to simple fire. The fire must be intense and concentrated to harm us." Sesshomaru enlightened her.

"What about our blood?" Kagome asked.

"What of it?"

"One of the beasts bit me in the shoulder, and fell to the ground. He dissolved into a puddle of liquid within seconds. Is that a normal trait of an Inuyoukai?"

"Nay, only Inuyoukai of high breeding have such a trait. You were turned by this Sesshomaru; you would be no less than an Inuyoukai of high breeding."

Kagome wanted to roll her eyes at the snottily made remark but refrained. Instead, she began to crawl out of bed.

"What are you doing Kagome? Are you well enough to move?" Sango asked.

"Surprisingly yes, I feel fine." Kagome said standing up and stretching.

Sesshomaru stood as well.

"We will leave at dawn to retrieve the amulet," he said.

At dawn, the group gathered outside behind the castle. Exiting the back gate towards the picnic area. Miroku and Sango had stayed behind along with Kagura to protect the castle, while Kagome, Sesshomaru, Yamiko, InuYasha, General Ensei, and Sarinji went after the amulet.

Kagome and Sesshomaru traveled above on Sesshomaru's demonic cloud. While the others traveled below. Sesshomaru held Kagome close to him, his arms around her waist. As they traveled in silence Kagome's thoughts began to wander to the male wrapped around her.

The last few weeks had been pretty good.

Their relationship had been going pretty smoothly too. Of course they butted heads a few times a day, but Kagome honestly felt they had bonded. She almost considered him a friend.

A friend she had amazing sex with but a friend none the less.

They arrived at the location in less than an hour later. It was just the way she remembered it; beautiful and peaceful. Looking around the open area, Kagome searched for the boulder from her vision.

"There it is," Kagome said, pointing to the large boulder.

Sesshomaru began to descend to the ground. Once the cloud touched the ground, it disappeared. Kagome hurried over to the boulder as the others caught up to them.

"You sure this is the one?" InuYasha asked from behind her, looking skeptically at the large rock.

"Of course I'm sure," Kagome said looking for the discolored area on the boulder, finding it, she walked over to the boulder.

Once at the boulder, Kagome began to jump, reaching for the discolored area. The group of males raised a brow. Mumbling about how easier it was in the vision, Kagome jumped up again.

"Uh Kagome….what in the hell are you doing?" InuYasha asked.

"Trying to reach the discoloration so we can open the boulder," she said, jumping again.

Sesshomaru looked up; spotting the discoloration she spoke of. With a flick of his wrist, he let loose his poisonous whip, splitting the discoloration in half. Kagome's brow twitched in annoyance. She almost had it.

'Why the hell did he always have to butt in?' she thought as the green jewel appeared.

Reaching out, she touched the jewel. The ground began to rumble as the boulder split apart.

Kagome turned back to the group.

"Down the stairs is very complex maze. I was able to find the amulet by following the pulsing of the amulet, but even then I still got lost. It is extremely easy to get lost, so we need to stick together. I'm not sure where the Evil Six member is inside the labyrinth, or if he's even inside. I will follow the amulet's energy and guide you all the best I can." Kagome said.

The boulder split completely, revealing the stone stairs leading into the darkness.

"It's very dark inside, but there are shadows. If you notice any moving shadows, be careful. Those are the six headed beasts,"

That said the group descended into the dark labyrinth. They walked in silence for several moments, reaching dead after dead end, each listening for any sign of a threat. They didn't have to wait long. As they reached yet another dead end and retraced their steps, shadows formed behind them. As growls rumbled through the silence, the group turned as the beast quickly took form.

Sarinji and Ensei pulled their weapons.

"Continue on, we will handle it," Sarinji said.

Leaving them to the beast, the group hurried on, deeper into the maze, getting lost several times over. As they ran, more shadows formed along the walls. Two beasts blocked their way, while three more blocked the way they came. Sesshomaru looked back at Yamiko and InuYasha, his eyes speaking volumes.

"Right," InuYasha said pulling his sword, "we'll take em',"

Moving in front of Kagome, Sesshomaru opened his hand, palm out, spewing green toxic poison at the two beasts before them. Within an instant, screaming and hissing, the beasts were liquefied. Taking a hold of Kagome's hand, the two began to run once more.

"Stand back mutt, I'll show ya how it's done," Yamiko said pulling his sword.

"Dream on shit face! Let a real man show ya how it's done,"

Eyes narrowed at each other, the mini competition began.

Sesshomaru slashed his way through wave after wave of six headed beasts. At one point, he pulled his sword, cutting smoothly through opposition. Blue blood stained the floors and walls. Kagome lifted her kimono up, trying not to get it stained as they approached a two way.

"Go right," Kagome said.

Taking up her hand once more, Sesshomaru ran right and down another dark hall. More beasts met them. Sesshomaru made short work of them, not once slowing as he cut them to pieces.

Blue blood splattered them both.

Kagome sighed, letting her kimono touch the ground; so much for saving her kimono.

Feeling the pulsating amulet tugging harder on her, Kagome's thoughts shifted. They were close to the amulet.

"It's just up ahead!" Kagome informed Sesshomaru.

A light at the end of the hall illuminated the hall, casting shadows around them. A series of roars followed them as they ran into the light. Just as it was in her vision, the amulet floated, bathed in an emerald light, however, someone that wasn't in her vision stood in front of the amulet.

Arms crossed, furious green eyes narrowed on Sesshomaru, stood a blue haired man.

"You have some fucking never coming here after what you did to my brother, Sesshomaru," the male hissed angrily.

Pushing Kagome further behind him, Sesshomaru stepped forward. It was a wasted movement. Khaos completely ignored Kagome, his attention focused only on Sesshomaru. Raising a brow at the blue haired male, he smirked.

Seeing the smirk, the male clenched his teeth.

"And you are?"

"Khaos, motherfucker,"

"You are part of the Evil Six, correct? Nay, the Evil five now. My apologies, Khaos."

Khaos snapped.

His notoriously short temper gone in an instant. The labyrinth began to shake as Khaos' energy spiraled out of control, his green eyes bleeding completely red. His fangs sharpened as he bared them at Sesshomaru.

"I'll fucking kill you!" he shouted as he rushed at Sesshomaru.

Not wanting Kagome to be caught in the fight, Sesshomaru leapt towards the attacking male. Ducking a punch, Sesshomaru grabbed his arm, elbowing the male in the face. Khaos barely felt the pain, his anger, his sadness overtaking his mind and body. He wanted to kill Sesshomaru; he wanted to hurt him as much as he himself hurt.

He wanted to avenge his brother's death.

Retreating a few feet back, Khaos placed a finger to his lips and blew fire through his mouth. Summoning demonic energy, Sesshomaru erected a barrier. The fire hit the barrier, though he remained unscathed, Sesshomaru could feel the concentration of the heat, the intensity of it.

The fire had not been for show, it had been meant to injure, if not kill him.

Seeing Khaos distracted, Kagome made a move for the amulet, dashing for the glowing ring of gold. Before she could reach it, fire blocked her path. Kagome stopped short, looking over at the males as the fire dimmed, then stopped completely.

"Don't think for one fucking minute I'll let you get your hands on that amulet," Khaos said, "When I finish off this fucker, I'll take you back to big brother Vishious-"

Sesshomaru gripped him around the throat, driving his skull into a hard stone wall. Dinging his claws into his neck, black poison leaked from his claws into the puncture wounds.

"You are as stupid as your brother was. Never take your eyes from this Sesshomaru, least you have a death wish."

As the wounds began to burn, Khaos lifted his legs and kicked Sesshomaru away from him. Khaos crashed to one knee, holding his bleeding neck. Poison oozed from his wounds, burning his fingers.

"You'll pay for that mutt," he said staggering to his feet.

With a snarl, he summoned energy to his fists and slammed them down onto the stone ground. Fire spewed from the ground, heading directly for Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru dodged, his expression bored as he leapt backwards.

Growling, Khaos pounded the ground over and over, sending multiple lines of fire at him. The labyrinth shook from the force of his attack. Kagome looked up worriedly at the stone ceiling. Cracks appeared and pieces of rock fell near her feet.

This place was going to come down at this rate. She had to get the amulet.

Looking over at the two, Kagome slid along the wall towards the amulet.

Sesshomaru, dodged again. As Khaos finally relented, Sesshomaru began his little head games.

"You are named Khaos, ne?"

"What the fuck kind of question is that?" he snarled, blinking his eyes.

His mind felt funny. His thoughts jumbled, not able to focus on a single thought.

"Have you yourself ever known true chaos? Have you ever felt chaos? Been in the midst of chaos?" Sesshomaru asked.

The room seemed to be spinning; it was hard to keep him in focus.

"Before he died, this Sesshomaru allowed Ahgony to experience the true meaning behind his name. Before he died, he experienced true agony."

His thoughts came at him one after another. He could make sense of nothing. His mind was jumbled. He felt anger at Sesshomaru's words. He felt it and yet he could not latch onto it. Couldn't focus it. Bringing his hands up to his head, he tried to think. What the hell was going on?

What was happening to him?

Sesshomaru walked slowly over to him. The poison was finally taking effect. It was a specific type of poison he had created to do a specific type of damage, to a specific part of the body.

The mind.

By injecting the poison into his neck, the poison was close enough to go straight to the brain. The poison had been designed to confuse, to jumble the mind, making it hard for an opponent to think, to focus, or in other words, it threw an opponents mind into complete and utter chaos.

"This Sesshomaru will gift you with a similar ironic death, you shall experience true chaos," he said, continuing to approach him.

Kagome made her move, running for the amulet, dodging the falling stone from overhead. Khaos saw her going for the amulet. He needed to do something, but he didn't know what. He didn't know what to do. What was he supposed to do? He closed his eyes. Chaos….his mind was in fucking chaos! He couldn't focus. Thoughts were running over thoughts. Emotions were going haywire.

Nothing was making sense.

For the first time in his life, he was scared. Grabbing his pounding head, Khaos dropped to his knees, screaming in pure terror, in anger, in frustration, in sadness, in every emotion that was raging through his head.

"It is frightening is it not? Being unable to think? Being unable to put together a single thought," Sesshomaru whispered close to his ear.

Kagome grabbed the amulet. Taking the anklet from the light, she turned back to Sesshomaru.

"I've got the amulet. We need to get out of here now, the labyrinth is about to collapse!" she said.

Sesshomaru leaned in close to the huddled over male.

"Now, Khaos, you will witness true chaos,"

Turning, Sesshomaru glided for the exit, scooping Kagome into his arms as he ran. Khaos looked up at the crumbling ceiling, knowing he should do something but not sure what. Instead of doing anything, he lay down on his back, eyes staring wide as he watched rocks fall from the ceiling.

His chaotic mind brought forth a memory…..

"Rhyshin!" a voice called out.

Rhyshin hid deeper in the bush. Mud and dirt covered his body. The wetness making him shiver in the cold weather. He had not been thinking clearly when he ran away. He had only been thinking of escape. He had no idea how long he had run.

Hungry, cold and abused, he had collapsed in a damp forest.

Closing his eyes he wished himself away for the hundredth time. And for the thousandth time, he wished himself dead. He had been in the orphanage for two years and had never experienced such hell in his entire life. His parents had given him away to the owner, Jakkai for large sum of money. Jakkai owned a large, shithole of an orphanage in the town of Shikhaho.

The old fox demon was as cruel as he was perverted. He often had sex with the children in his care, giving them the choice of coming willingly, or by force. He didn't intend to keep the ones that choose to fight.

Rhyshin had chosen to fight as well, hoping to deter the fox.

To no avail.

Having taken a liking for Rhyshin, last year when he had turned fifteen, he had begun to summon him to his bedroom weekly. Rhyshin would be damned if he ever let that man touch him again. He'd kill him first. As his anger spiked, fire formed at his finger tips.

"Rhyshin, it's me Kimiko!" the voice called.

As suddenly as his anger came, it left him. Standing up, he looked around for the female. He didn't have to look far. She stood a few feet from him, her dark black hair in disarray, her blue eyes shining with concern for him. Her ripped kimono was dirty and worn, her feet bare and cut, her hands chapped from hard work at the orphanage. Fifteen years old, Kimiko had lived at the orphanage for fourteen years.

When he had arrived at the orphanage, she had befriended him.

The day they had met had been the last time they had been apart. Over the course of the first year, the two had fallen in love. She was the only person he had ever loved and ever would love.

Rushing up to her, he engulfed her in his arms. Leaning down, he captured her lips in a brief passionate kiss. Pulling back he looked down at her, her body trembling from the cold.

"How did you get out here?" he asked.

"I had to come out and find you. I had to make sure you were okay," she said reaching up to caress his cheek.

"We can't go back there Kimiko,"

She nodded.

"I know. Where ever you go, I go."

Rhyshin nodded, leaning down to kiss her once more.

"I love you Kimiko," he whispered.

"And I love you, Rhyshin.

Grabbing her hand, he began to lead her away. They would never go back to that place. He would take care of her. Whatever happened he would protect her. They would never be apart. They would be together forever.

They traveled for days, stealing what they needed; food, water, clothing, and slept where they could. Weeks passed, bringing them closer to each other. Everything was going surprising well for the two young lovers, until one fateful day.

Rhyshin had gone out one day, leaving Kimiko asleep in the cave they had found shelter in and went in search of food in the nearby village.

Upon his return from pillaging the village, he caught the scent of blood before he could even reach the cave. The blood belonged to Kimiko. Dropping the food, he ran to the cave calling her name over and over. His heart pounded hard in his chest as he entered the cave.

Blood, everywhere.

Panicking, he rushed out, picking up her scent heading towards the village. His eyes bled red as he picked up the scent of the villagers.

He ran to the village, his mind beginning to haze over, his fear for her throwing his mind into complete chaos. As he approached, a crowd of villagers were circled around something. People were cheering, others shouting in anger, and many of the elders shaking their heads.

His heart contracted as the crowd turned and parted revealing Kimiko lying in a pool of blood on the ground, unmoving.

He walked slowly over to her body, not wanting to believe his eyes. She couldn't be gone. Not her, not his Kimiko. A villager stepped in his way, arms folded over his chest.

"We know it was you and that brat that's been stealing our food!" the man screamed, the crowd cheering him on, "We won't tolerate-"

Reaching out, Rhyshin pulled the tongue from the male's mouth.

As the man screamed, Rhyshin attacked the next villager. In a matter of minutes, the entire village lay in shambles. Picking up Kimiko's dead body, he left the village to burn. He took her back to the cave and cleaned her body, whispering soothingly to her. Once done, he leaned down and kissed her blue lips.

They were cold.

Lying down next to her, he cried. For hours, for days, he cried until he couldn't cry anymore. He cried until he could no longer stand the stench of decaying flesh.

Setting fire to the cave, with her body inside, he left .

He traveled a while, moving to village to village, killing all he came across. Women, children, men, elderly, none were spared from his wrath. One day, as he set fire to a house full of villagers, a male approached him.

Rhyshin stood, looking at the male curiously. T

he man was definitely not a villager. He was well dressed, and clean. His hair was long and shiny, his eyes a piercing crimson.

Rhyshin was instantly intrigued.

"Who the fuck are you?" he asked.

"I am Vishious. You have created a lot of chaos along the eastern boarder, boy. The rumors drew me to you."

"What of it?"

"I wish for you to join me,"

"Join you?" Rhyshin asked with a raised brow.

"Aye,"

Shrugging his shoulders, Rhyshin said," What the hell, I got nothing better to do,"

"Come then boy," he said turning to walk away.

"My name ain't boy, it's Rhyshin,"

"Nay, you shall be called, Khaos."

Following the man, Khaos shrugged his shoulders.

"Whatever,"

Tears leaked from his eyes.

In his final moments of life, it was only natural to think of the thing that had brought him to Vishious.

Kimiko.

His Kimiko.

Though he was dying, he had no illusions. He would not be seeing Kimiko in the afterlife. She had been an angel, untainted by evil. But he, he had too much blood on his hands. He was a damned soul. As the walls around him began to crumble, his mind was once more thrown into chaos.

Clutching his head he screamed, this time in pain as the poison corroded his brain.

His eyes bled, his ears clogging with blood. His nose and mouth ran with crimson blood and black poison.

As his lungs began to fill, the labyrinth collapsed.

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