Original Stories Fan Fiction ❯ Muma Oni - The Succubus Demon ❯ Pinaka the Demon Hunter ( Chapter 4 )
[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]
By: Levante01 
Miscellaneous: Original Stories Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama / Comedy / Action | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 11.07.2009 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.2K | Visits: 182 | Status: Completed
Miscellaneous: Original Stories Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama / Comedy / Action | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 11.07.2009 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.2K | Visits: 182 | Status: Completed
“My name is Pinaka Oruda. I’m a demon hunter. I spend my tireless hours wandering this Earth, tracking down demons of the past that still roam.” Her cloak whipped around her as the wind picked up, and her hood was thrown backwards. “With my trusty sidekick, there’s not a creature in the world that can defeat me.”
The teenager behind the counter blinked. “So, is that for here or to go?”
***
Pinaka sat on a bench and watched the vehicles go by as she ate her large hamburger. She had short, purple hair that looked like she had cut and dyed herself. Next to her was a gray, black spotted feline-like animal. It had long, flopping ears, a slender body, and a long tail that had feathers on the tip.
“Another slow day, huh Jira?” Pinaka said between bites. “I wonder if we’ll ever find more work as demon hunters.”
Jira mewed softly as she munched on the fries Pinaka gave her. Pinaka reached over and pat her companion gently on the head. “Well, at least we can afford to eat for now, huh?” she said.
Suddenly a loud noise filled the air. In a panic Pinaka threw her burger in the air and began digging through the bag she concealed under her cloak. “Oh, where is the darned thing? It’s in here somewhere.”
She pulled out a round device that was just a large button. The button blinked red and emitted the loud noise. Pinaka pressed the button and the noise stopped instantly. In front of her a large map appeared, showing a red dot a couple ten kilometers from where she was.
“Oh, this is great!” she said cheerfully. “According to this, a demonic power is emanating from a town not far to the north, a town called Teshimachi. Jira, we have to go! This could be the big break we’re looking for!”
Pinaka looked over at Jira. The cat was scowling up at her, covered in Pinaka’s hamburger. “Oops, sorry about that,” said Pinaka. “Let’s get you cleaned up first and then we’ll go.”
***
“Muma, get out!” Sato cried, chucking Muma from the bathroom. “I told you, you’re not taking a bath with me! I don’t want you anywhere near me!” Sato slammed the bathroom door shut.
Muma stood and smoothed her skirt. “Well,” she said at the door, “we’ve lived together for two weeks now. There shouldn’t be any problem with getting comfortable with each other.”
She waited for a response, but nothing. She sniggered and put a hand to the door. “Here we go, then.” Concentrating her energy, her hand slid easily through the door and she found herself standing in the washroom.
***
Sato leaned back in the tub, a cold rag on his head. “Finally I can relax a little,” he said. “It’s been hell with that demon staying here. Maybe I should invite Hirashi to stay the night a couple days. The least it could do is lower my blood pressure that this witch has spiked up.”
“Aw, but I want you all to myself,” came Muma’s voice suddenly.
Sato sat up in the bath and looked around. The room was empty save for him. Where did the voice come from?
“Hey there,” said Muma as she rose from the water.
Sato jumped back in the tub, hitting his head against the facet. Through watery eyes he looked at Muma. His face went red as he realized she was nude and relaxing against the side. Her bare legs were rubbing against his below the water.
“What are you doing in here?” he said, looking away from Muma’s breasts bobbing above the water.
“Is that really the right question to be asking?” Muma asked.
Sato paused. He realized what she meant. “Okay, how did you get in here?”
Muma winked. “Just a little demon power that your great ancestor left me with. I like to call it melding. It gives me the ability to go through any solid inanimate object. Like it?”
“You’ve had that power all this time?” asked Sato. Muma nodded. “You haven’t, um … you know?”
“Nothing better than watching my wittle Sati sleeping,” Muma said cheerfully.
***
Grandpa poured himself a cup of tea as he relaxed in the sitting room. He glanced outside the patio doors. “Fine weather today,” he said. “I hoped that the rain would subside. Now Sato can continue his training again.”
There was a loud thumping suddenly coming from the hall. Grandpa looked up as Sato burst into the sitting room, dripping wet, a towel around his waist. Behind him he dragged Muma, also wet and covered with a towel.
Sato pushed Muma ahead of him. “This demon is unbearable!” he cried. “Grandpa, I want her gone! She’s getting on my last nerve!”
“Oh, Sati,” said Muma, her bottom lip quivering, holding her hands before her in a kind of prayer, “do you really hate me that much? I’m just trying to get you to like me. Why do you hate me so?”
“If you would learn to give me space,” Sato said, “then maybe I’d like you!”
“Sato, that’s enough,” Grandpa said suddenly. “Miss Oni is our guest, and you must treat her as such. Now, get dressed and head to the shrine. The rain’s let up, and you’re behind on your chores.”
“Yes Grandpa,” said Sato. He gave Muma a dirty look and then stormed from the room.
Muma looked to Grandpa. “So, Gramps,” Muma said, “whatcha gonna do about that boy? He doesn’t seem very disciplined, treating a young lady like me that way.”
Grandpa put his cup down. “Muma, he has a point. You must give Sato space. He needs to devote as much as he can to his schoolwork and to his training.”
Muma sighed, keeping her head low. “I guess you’re right. I just want––”
“I know what you’re trying to achieve,” Grandpa said. “The only way to get your demonic powers back is to have Sato willingly give them back.”
Muma shuffled her feet on the tatami mat that was becoming soggy from the water dripping from her body. “Yeah, I do want my powers back. But right now it doesn’t seem he’ll give them back.”
Grandpa cleared his throat. “A lot has changed in the last few centuries. You must understand him before you can make him like you. Forcing yourself into his life won’t work.”
Muma nodded. “Okay then, how do I start understanding him? Gramps, you have to help me.”
Grandpa stood. “Come to our practice session today and undergo the same training as him. Soon you’ll understand him.”
***
“Thanks for helping out Hirashi,” said Sato. He and Ina were sweeping the walkway toward the shrine. “I’ll be done a lot faster this way.”
“Yep,” Ina said, “and the sooner we’re done here, the sooner we can go on another adventure.”
Sato stopped and sighed. “What kind of adventure do you have in mind this time? I hope you don’t plan on waking a five-thousand-year-old mummy that I’m connected to somehow.”
“No, nothing like that,” said Ina, shooing the thought. “People have been saying some strange things happen at night at the school. I wanted to see it firsthand.”
“Forget it,” Sato said, getting back to work. “You’re not putting me through anymore trouble.”
“Aw, but it’ll be fun!” said Ina.
“I said forget it!”
Ina opened her mouth to continue arguing, but stopped as she saw the look on Sato’s face. He was looking past her down the walkway. She turned to see what he was looking at.
A figure was in the distance. Whoever it was was walking toward them. Something small walked beside the person. They got closer and Sato could finally make out the face of a young woman. Beside her was a strange cat with abnormally large ears.
“How’s it going?” Sato greeted. “What can I do for you today?”
The woman stopped before them. “I’m looking for the shrine master,” she said. “Can you direct me to him?”
“Of course,” said Sato. He pointed down the path to the shrine. “He’s busy in the shrine at the moment.”
“Thank you,” the woman said as she past him.
“Strange looking woman,” Ina observed. “And that cat’s even weirder.”
“Yeah,” said Sato. A cold feeling suddenly passed over him. “I think we better head to the shrine. I have a feeling something bad might happen.”
***
Pinaka stopped on the path as she saw two people leaving from the shrine. She raised her tracking device. It was silent, but glowing a bright red. She knew that one of them was the demon, and she guessed it was the girl standing next to the old man.
“Excuse me!” Pinaka called to them.
Grandpa and Muma gave her their attention. Grandpa asked, “Yes, is there something I can help you with?”
Pinaka smirked. She grabbed Jira around the body and instantly the cat transformed into a long polearm with a jagged blade at the tip. “I’m Pinaka Oruda, a demon hunter!”
“Demon hunter, huh?” said Grandpa. “I suppose you’re after my young friend here?”
“That’s right!” Pinaka said. “Demon, surrender now or I’ll have no other choice but to use force!”
“Is that so?” Muma said, walking forward, brandishing her fists. “You know, I may not have all of my powers, but I bet I can take you on without breaking a sweat.”
“We’ll see about that, demon!” Pinaka charged at Muma.
“Let’s go, bowl-head!” Muma cried.
Pinaka jabbed swiftly at Muma with her polearm. Muma dodged with ease and found herself inside Pinaka’s defense. With a swift uppercut, Pinaka was laid back on the ground. Muma turned from her and sighed.
“Some demon hunter you are,” Muma said.
“I’m better than you think,” said Pinaka.
Muma turned slightly and watched her press the button of the odd tracker she had. A shockwave surged through Muma’s body, sparks engulfing her.
“Just before you struck me, I placed a shocker on you,” Pinaka said, standing. “How do you like them apples, demon?”
Muma’s cry of pain echoed. When the sparks stopped, she dropped to her hands and knees, and, unable to stay up, she collapsed completely. Grandpa stayed back, not making any gesture to help.
“Good,” Pinaka said, standing over Muma. “Now die, demon!” She raised her polearm and struck fast at Muma. She was surprised as her polearm released from her hand and was sent flying through the air.
Pinaka looked around, surprised to see Sato standing over Muma, brandishing his broom. “What’re you doing?” she asked.
“I could ask you the same thing,” Sato said, throwing his broom aside.
“I’m Pinaka Oruda––demon hunter. Now stand out of my way so I can finish this succubus off!”
Sato took a minute to see Muma helplessly lying on the ground. “Well, I suppose it would be one way to rid myself of this demon,” he said, then returned his gaze back to Pinaka, “but I can’t allow you to attack a defenseless person, even if she is an annoying demon.
“Defenseless?” repeated Pinaka.
“That’s right,” Sato said. “Muma has no harmful powers. She’s as ordinary as you and me.”
“But she can become powerful again,” Pinaka insisted, “so stand aside while I finish it.” She raised a hand and her polearm returned to her.
Sato glanced at his grandpa. Ina had gone to his side. He had a pole in his hand and tossed it to Sato. Sato caught it and returned his sights to Pinaka.
“Don’t make me use force against you,” Pinaka said, her voice sounding shaky. “I will if I have to.”
“I’m the descendent of the great Teshi Higuro,” Sato said. “I’m Sato Kannin of the Kannin shrine. You won’t have an easy time defeating me.”
“If you say so,” said Pinaka. “Let’s go!”
The teenager behind the counter blinked. “So, is that for here or to go?”
***
Pinaka sat on a bench and watched the vehicles go by as she ate her large hamburger. She had short, purple hair that looked like she had cut and dyed herself. Next to her was a gray, black spotted feline-like animal. It had long, flopping ears, a slender body, and a long tail that had feathers on the tip.
“Another slow day, huh Jira?” Pinaka said between bites. “I wonder if we’ll ever find more work as demon hunters.”
Jira mewed softly as she munched on the fries Pinaka gave her. Pinaka reached over and pat her companion gently on the head. “Well, at least we can afford to eat for now, huh?” she said.
Suddenly a loud noise filled the air. In a panic Pinaka threw her burger in the air and began digging through the bag she concealed under her cloak. “Oh, where is the darned thing? It’s in here somewhere.”
She pulled out a round device that was just a large button. The button blinked red and emitted the loud noise. Pinaka pressed the button and the noise stopped instantly. In front of her a large map appeared, showing a red dot a couple ten kilometers from where she was.
“Oh, this is great!” she said cheerfully. “According to this, a demonic power is emanating from a town not far to the north, a town called Teshimachi. Jira, we have to go! This could be the big break we’re looking for!”
Pinaka looked over at Jira. The cat was scowling up at her, covered in Pinaka’s hamburger. “Oops, sorry about that,” said Pinaka. “Let’s get you cleaned up first and then we’ll go.”
***
“Muma, get out!” Sato cried, chucking Muma from the bathroom. “I told you, you’re not taking a bath with me! I don’t want you anywhere near me!” Sato slammed the bathroom door shut.
Muma stood and smoothed her skirt. “Well,” she said at the door, “we’ve lived together for two weeks now. There shouldn’t be any problem with getting comfortable with each other.”
She waited for a response, but nothing. She sniggered and put a hand to the door. “Here we go, then.” Concentrating her energy, her hand slid easily through the door and she found herself standing in the washroom.
***
Sato leaned back in the tub, a cold rag on his head. “Finally I can relax a little,” he said. “It’s been hell with that demon staying here. Maybe I should invite Hirashi to stay the night a couple days. The least it could do is lower my blood pressure that this witch has spiked up.”
“Aw, but I want you all to myself,” came Muma’s voice suddenly.
Sato sat up in the bath and looked around. The room was empty save for him. Where did the voice come from?
“Hey there,” said Muma as she rose from the water.
Sato jumped back in the tub, hitting his head against the facet. Through watery eyes he looked at Muma. His face went red as he realized she was nude and relaxing against the side. Her bare legs were rubbing against his below the water.
“What are you doing in here?” he said, looking away from Muma’s breasts bobbing above the water.
“Is that really the right question to be asking?” Muma asked.
Sato paused. He realized what she meant. “Okay, how did you get in here?”
Muma winked. “Just a little demon power that your great ancestor left me with. I like to call it melding. It gives me the ability to go through any solid inanimate object. Like it?”
“You’ve had that power all this time?” asked Sato. Muma nodded. “You haven’t, um … you know?”
“Nothing better than watching my wittle Sati sleeping,” Muma said cheerfully.
***
Grandpa poured himself a cup of tea as he relaxed in the sitting room. He glanced outside the patio doors. “Fine weather today,” he said. “I hoped that the rain would subside. Now Sato can continue his training again.”
There was a loud thumping suddenly coming from the hall. Grandpa looked up as Sato burst into the sitting room, dripping wet, a towel around his waist. Behind him he dragged Muma, also wet and covered with a towel.
Sato pushed Muma ahead of him. “This demon is unbearable!” he cried. “Grandpa, I want her gone! She’s getting on my last nerve!”
“Oh, Sati,” said Muma, her bottom lip quivering, holding her hands before her in a kind of prayer, “do you really hate me that much? I’m just trying to get you to like me. Why do you hate me so?”
“If you would learn to give me space,” Sato said, “then maybe I’d like you!”
“Sato, that’s enough,” Grandpa said suddenly. “Miss Oni is our guest, and you must treat her as such. Now, get dressed and head to the shrine. The rain’s let up, and you’re behind on your chores.”
“Yes Grandpa,” said Sato. He gave Muma a dirty look and then stormed from the room.
Muma looked to Grandpa. “So, Gramps,” Muma said, “whatcha gonna do about that boy? He doesn’t seem very disciplined, treating a young lady like me that way.”
Grandpa put his cup down. “Muma, he has a point. You must give Sato space. He needs to devote as much as he can to his schoolwork and to his training.”
Muma sighed, keeping her head low. “I guess you’re right. I just want––”
“I know what you’re trying to achieve,” Grandpa said. “The only way to get your demonic powers back is to have Sato willingly give them back.”
Muma shuffled her feet on the tatami mat that was becoming soggy from the water dripping from her body. “Yeah, I do want my powers back. But right now it doesn’t seem he’ll give them back.”
Grandpa cleared his throat. “A lot has changed in the last few centuries. You must understand him before you can make him like you. Forcing yourself into his life won’t work.”
Muma nodded. “Okay then, how do I start understanding him? Gramps, you have to help me.”
Grandpa stood. “Come to our practice session today and undergo the same training as him. Soon you’ll understand him.”
***
“Thanks for helping out Hirashi,” said Sato. He and Ina were sweeping the walkway toward the shrine. “I’ll be done a lot faster this way.”
“Yep,” Ina said, “and the sooner we’re done here, the sooner we can go on another adventure.”
Sato stopped and sighed. “What kind of adventure do you have in mind this time? I hope you don’t plan on waking a five-thousand-year-old mummy that I’m connected to somehow.”
“No, nothing like that,” said Ina, shooing the thought. “People have been saying some strange things happen at night at the school. I wanted to see it firsthand.”
“Forget it,” Sato said, getting back to work. “You’re not putting me through anymore trouble.”
“Aw, but it’ll be fun!” said Ina.
“I said forget it!”
Ina opened her mouth to continue arguing, but stopped as she saw the look on Sato’s face. He was looking past her down the walkway. She turned to see what he was looking at.
A figure was in the distance. Whoever it was was walking toward them. Something small walked beside the person. They got closer and Sato could finally make out the face of a young woman. Beside her was a strange cat with abnormally large ears.
“How’s it going?” Sato greeted. “What can I do for you today?”
The woman stopped before them. “I’m looking for the shrine master,” she said. “Can you direct me to him?”
“Of course,” said Sato. He pointed down the path to the shrine. “He’s busy in the shrine at the moment.”
“Thank you,” the woman said as she past him.
“Strange looking woman,” Ina observed. “And that cat’s even weirder.”
“Yeah,” said Sato. A cold feeling suddenly passed over him. “I think we better head to the shrine. I have a feeling something bad might happen.”
***
Pinaka stopped on the path as she saw two people leaving from the shrine. She raised her tracking device. It was silent, but glowing a bright red. She knew that one of them was the demon, and she guessed it was the girl standing next to the old man.
“Excuse me!” Pinaka called to them.
Grandpa and Muma gave her their attention. Grandpa asked, “Yes, is there something I can help you with?”
Pinaka smirked. She grabbed Jira around the body and instantly the cat transformed into a long polearm with a jagged blade at the tip. “I’m Pinaka Oruda, a demon hunter!”
“Demon hunter, huh?” said Grandpa. “I suppose you’re after my young friend here?”
“That’s right!” Pinaka said. “Demon, surrender now or I’ll have no other choice but to use force!”
“Is that so?” Muma said, walking forward, brandishing her fists. “You know, I may not have all of my powers, but I bet I can take you on without breaking a sweat.”
“We’ll see about that, demon!” Pinaka charged at Muma.
“Let’s go, bowl-head!” Muma cried.
Pinaka jabbed swiftly at Muma with her polearm. Muma dodged with ease and found herself inside Pinaka’s defense. With a swift uppercut, Pinaka was laid back on the ground. Muma turned from her and sighed.
“Some demon hunter you are,” Muma said.
“I’m better than you think,” said Pinaka.
Muma turned slightly and watched her press the button of the odd tracker she had. A shockwave surged through Muma’s body, sparks engulfing her.
“Just before you struck me, I placed a shocker on you,” Pinaka said, standing. “How do you like them apples, demon?”
Muma’s cry of pain echoed. When the sparks stopped, she dropped to her hands and knees, and, unable to stay up, she collapsed completely. Grandpa stayed back, not making any gesture to help.
“Good,” Pinaka said, standing over Muma. “Now die, demon!” She raised her polearm and struck fast at Muma. She was surprised as her polearm released from her hand and was sent flying through the air.
Pinaka looked around, surprised to see Sato standing over Muma, brandishing his broom. “What’re you doing?” she asked.
“I could ask you the same thing,” Sato said, throwing his broom aside.
“I’m Pinaka Oruda––demon hunter. Now stand out of my way so I can finish this succubus off!”
Sato took a minute to see Muma helplessly lying on the ground. “Well, I suppose it would be one way to rid myself of this demon,” he said, then returned his gaze back to Pinaka, “but I can’t allow you to attack a defenseless person, even if she is an annoying demon.
“Defenseless?” repeated Pinaka.
“That’s right,” Sato said. “Muma has no harmful powers. She’s as ordinary as you and me.”
“But she can become powerful again,” Pinaka insisted, “so stand aside while I finish it.” She raised a hand and her polearm returned to her.
Sato glanced at his grandpa. Ina had gone to his side. He had a pole in his hand and tossed it to Sato. Sato caught it and returned his sights to Pinaka.
“Don’t make me use force against you,” Pinaka said, her voice sounding shaky. “I will if I have to.”
“I’m the descendent of the great Teshi Higuro,” Sato said. “I’m Sato Kannin of the Kannin shrine. You won’t have an easy time defeating me.”
“If you say so,” said Pinaka. “Let’s go!”