Ronin Warriors Fan Fiction ❯ Shadows ❯ Chapter 6 ( Chapter 6 )

Chapter 6

 

Stepping out of the elevator, Satsuki glances around the underground garage before continuing to her car. Shaking her head at herself, she slips a hand into her pocket and pulls out her car keys.

 

Stopping at her car, she opens the car door and gets behind the wheel. Starting her car, she pulls out of her space and heads out of the garage. Blinking as she leaves the garage, she looks both ways before pulling into traffic.

 

A nice day spent at the mall is just what I need. Turning on the radio, she hums along with the music.

 

After only a few minutes, she gets to the mall entrance. Finding a parking space, she parks her car and gets out. Shutting the door, she hears the sound of a ringing phone. Slipping her hand into her pocket, she pulls out her cell phone. Pausing a second, she looks at her phone.

 

What if it's him? Shaking her head, she pushes the on button.

 

“Hello?”

 

“Satsuki, where are you?” It's her brother.

 

“Umm, I just got to the mall. Why?” she asks glancing around the parking lot.

 

“Well, I'm at Mia's and I didn't know if you wanted to show up. All of the guys are here.”

 

“Oh, well, umm, I guess I can stop by this afternoon, if you'll still be there then.”

 

“Yes, we should still be here.”

 

“Ok, then. I guess I will see you sometime after lunch,” says Satsuki, as she starts to walk to the mall entrance.

 

“Very well. I will see you then.” Pause. “Take care of yourself.”

 

“Ok, bro. Later.”

 

Pushing the off button, she slips the phone back into her pocket. Stepping up to the mall door, she opens the door and walks into the mall. Immediately she is bombarded by noise. Smiling, she nods.

 

This is just what I need to take my mind off that weird caller.

 

Stepping into the first store, she gets ready to spend the morning doing a little shopping.

 

*****

 

After two hours of shopping, Satsuki is almost ready to call it a day. Stepping out of the latest store, she shifts the bags that she is carrying.

I've found some good deals.

 

Thinking about getting something to eat, she heads for the food court. Stopping just before she enters the court, she looks around at the different restaurants that are there. Deciding to do a little American food, she heads for the McDonald's. Stepping into line, she looks around the court and her eyes stop on a blue haired man.

 

What the hell? Is that…

 

Not able to see his face, since his back was to her, Satsuki just stares at the blue haired man.

 

“Miss?”

 

Shifting her attention forward, she notices that she is next in line. Ordering a hamburger, she waits for her order. Glancing back over her shoulder, she looks for the blue haired man. No longer standing where he was before, she looks around the court.

 

Where did he go?

 

Scanning the court, she sees the blue haired man again, only this time, his back is no longer to her. Locking eyes, Satsuki stares at Cale as he watches her. Smiling to her, Cale nods his head.

 

“Miss?”

 

Looking back at the counter, she sees that her order is ready. Smiling her thanks, she grabs her lunch and turns back to look for Cale. Again, no longer where she had seen him, she moves away from the counter, looking out for him.

 

Finding an empty table, she places her lunch down. Not seeing him, Satsuki sits down and begins to eat her lunch. Never fully relaxing, she keeps her eyes roaming over the food court.

 

Finishing her lunch, she stands up and brings her tray to the trash can. Emptying her garbage, Satsuki sets her tray on top and moves away. Walking out of the food court, she heads for the exit door.

 

Passing a side hallway, she's grabbed and a hand is placed over her mouth. Pulled into the less lighted hallway, she's pushed against the wall and gazes into a pair of dark blue eyes. Eyes widening, she drops her bags and stares into the face of the Warlord of Darkness.

 

“Hello, Satsuki.”

 

Struggling, she fights to push Cale away from her. Leaving his right hand over her mouth, Cale takes his left hand and grabs her arm. Squeezing her right arm, Cale shakes his head.

 

“You're not getting away from me that easily, little one.”

 

Shaking her head, Satsuki tries to kick him, but Cale just moves enough to avoid the strike. Squeezing her arm a little harder, Cale leans into her face.

 

“Fight all you want. It won't help.”

 

Glancing around her, Satsuki tries to find someone who can help her.

 

“No one can see us. I'm using my armor's power. All those mortals can see is a large shadow.”

 

Jerking her head back, she looks at Cale.

 

“I can do anything I want and no one could stop me.”

 

Staring into his eyes, Satsuki forces herself to relax. Thinking he's won, Cale loosens his grip on her arm. Taking a chance, she lifts her foot and slams her foot down on top of his. Jerking back, Cale drops his hands for a second, but a second is all she needs. Shoving him away from her, Satsuki rushes out of the hallway and into the crowded mall.

 

Leaning against the wall, Cale watches as she runs away. Smiling, he makes no move to go after her.

 

We're not done yet, Satsuki.

 

Bending over, Cale picks up her dropped shopping bags and teleports out of the mall.