Ronin Warriors Fan Fiction ❯ Insanity's Requiem ❯ Music of The Demon ( Chapter 10 )

 

Minako paced, glancing between the alter-like setting that Lethias had placed the wench of her dislike upon and Lethias himself. He seemed pleased and an evil aura seemed to cackle about him in ferocious waves. All she had wanted was the way to gain what she believed that Lena had taken from her. Her chance with that blond haired cutie, Sage. Wasn't he always around her before that slut had come? Shaking her head, she smiled to herself. It didn't matter. She knocked out her competition, and Lethias was keeping her to himself as it was. She'd have the object soon, wouldn't she?

 

Lethias's head lifted to turn to the petite girl, a malicious grin taking place as he feigned a sort of caring attitude to the young woman, “You are wondering when the blond one will be yours? No worries. He is coming, and you can have him then.”

 

Minako nodded, listening to the words as she matched his grin for hers. She was surprised; she never thought that it would be so liberating to act out the darkest emotions of her heart, “Oh course. I kept my end, now you must keep yours.”

 

“Of course. I do not renege upon my word,” Lethias grinned, his own thoughts slinking back to the child that he had just obtained. Walking over to where she lay, he folded his arms and watched her smugly. After all, it was his victory. He had the prize, and when she awoke, he would make sure that she did as he desired. Nothing else would get in the way, that much he was certain of.

 

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“Damn…my head hurts. What happened? Anyone get the license plate number on that vehicle?” Lena blinked, sitting up as she looked around, rubbing the back of her head. It was dark, an empty feel permeating the air as she fought to stand in the thick aura of it all. Something wasn't right…

 

“Sage? Ryo?” She yelled out, glancing about. She recalled having seen them in their armors before this blackness, hadn't she?

 

“Rowen! MIA!” She felt the beginnings of a panic form in the pit of her stomach; working its way about her like a wildfire burns in a forest. Stretching her legs, she forced herself to move, unaware of the other emptiness she felt. Blinking softly she tried again, “Kento! CYE?! Where are you guys?”

 

This time an echo followed her voice, causing her to look up in surprise. She hated feeling alone…alone…wait a minute. Now she knew what it was, the thing that had been there since she first started going crazy, or thought she had. The spirits that had always followed her around, where were they? Annoying as they were, she didn't want them gone too as she listened to the sounds of a strange tune that she knew she wouldn't be able to place, “What's that weird music?”

 

“Oh god no, this can't be happening. I can't stand being alone, I just can't!” Lena crouched down, glancing about as eerie flute music began to fill the air. She stood, trying to pinpoint the sound. She may be alone, but she wasn't going to be caught unaware. That was when she began to hear the first vestiges of a whisper that was far different then the others before it. The voices, something was darker about them. An eviler presence made itself known…what was it?

 

Glad you could make it, young one.

 

She jumped. The voice sent chills up and down her spine as she looked around, seeing the forms of those who spoke to her. Grotesque many of them were, however, many more had a blank stare and dressed in the roes of former officials gone by from the time of the feudal era.

 

Come now…don't be frightened. We are those who you are to awake. Come now, you will like working with us.

 

“Ok, calm down…calm down!” The thing gave her an evil grin, causing her to jump in surprise and fear as her words fell upon deaf ears that wouldn't listen to her own advice. Her eyes flew wide as she heard the whispers of evil suggestions and actions that would make even the devil look good as she shook. Two words whispered in her mind over and over. Nether spirits…That's what they were. Terrified, she tried to back away as the first of many screams began to rip from her throat as the spirits whispers began to tear apart her sanity, all to the rhythm of the flute's music.

 

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Sage's head snapped up, his eyes wide as he thought he heard a scream. He swallowed in a suddenly dry mouth as he stood with the others around the Ancient. Even Mia had cajoled her way into the battle field, since White Blaze was there as well. Lucky for them Yulie was on vacation, or he would have found a way as well. Sage glanced at the others as he tried to shake the nervous feeling he felt.

 

Rowen's hand clasped his shoulder, “You alright, buddy?”

 

Sage shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts, “Yea, I'm fine. I just thought I heard a scream.”

 

Rowen frowned a bit, nodding, “I thought I did too. But I figured I was imagining things, you know?”

 

Sage nodded as he stepped in-between Rowen and Kento the rest of the way. Each of them wore their undergear, opting for a faster movement. Kayura, her preparations done, nodded to each of them as she slammed her staff into the ground. Ryo's hand grasped Mia's as the teleportation began to sweep them up. They were finally heading out.

 

Sage's face mirrored the others. They were ready, and were coming to help their friend. We will save you, Lena-chan.

 

The light about them rose up, sweeping around them and the tiger as they teleported off, ready to do battle with whatever it was that was deemed necessary. They weren't about to loose.

 

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