Ronin Warriors Fan Fiction ❯ Yokoi no Death and Rebirth ❯ Chapter 11Secrets in the Darkness, Whispers in the Light ( Chapter 12 )

Shu, Naaza: *yawn*

Shu: For all you out there expecting an action pack chapter.

Naaza: We're here to let you know that this chapter is probably going to be the most boring of them all.

Shu: A lot of drama and mushy stuff of which you're truly will only get cameos.

DL: What the hell do you two think you're doing?

Shu: Just let the readers know what they are in for.

Naaza: Yeah a serious snore fest.

DL: Is that so…

Shu, Naaza: *nod*

DL: If that's what you want to think. *DL walks out*

Shu, Naaza: No yelling, no hitting… Oh crap you don't think… *thoughts of all the unpleasant thing DL could do to them flashed in their minds*

Naaza: Wait up!

Shu: We were just joking. *Run after her as DL reappears behind them.*

DL: For those of you that didn't notice this fic changed to an R rating, just in case. Now if you'll excuse me.

Chapter 11 Secrets in the Darkness, Whispers in the Light

Hino stared at the armor figures his mind racing as he watched them silently. Two others joined the group from the already shattered glass windows. One was wearing a red armor and the other in an aqua colored armor. /This can't be real. / Being a night security guard he had been trained to handle with all sorts of situations but this… this was different. His minds flashed to the various sightings of armored being and to the late night shows he'd seen lately were people through hypnosis recalled events from those lost days which some now believed to be more then mere days but in fact an entire years of missing time. /Are these the ones that cause all the destruction, original blames on an earthquake?/

The man was shook from his musing as the group of six exited, leaving the floor of the office build in ruins. The man continued to stare after the long exited apparitions.

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The bearer of darkness trudged down the newly constructed hallway toward his large tent outside. It seemed like the hall was lengthening with every step as he made his way. He body longed for sleep and it took every once of his strength not to show it as he passed guards of Kenbukyou that were stationed around the castle.

He had spent the last few hours healing Anubis while trying to ignore the ranting of Kayura who was less then pleased with their venture to Ningen Sekai.

She kept demanding answers that none of them had with the exception of Shuten and Shuten since he was unable to answer she directed the inquiry to them. Of course all three of them remained quiet they had not the interest in talk about the incident with anyone except the young red head himself. /Shuten…?/

Oni no Shuten had yet to awaken from his slumber the wounds that he received from that girl…/Saya./ still not fully healed despite the combine effort of Yami and Oni. /Oni that bring up a whole new set of questions. Damn it all!/ Anubis was just vaguely aware of the fact that he had passed through the double doors and out onto the field littered in huge tents. Guard wandering about some Kenbukyou's some, Kayura's and some the Mashos' though they knew not to say so. Right now for all purposes Kayura was the Empress and they were her servants. /Not for long./

The wind wiped about him as the tents flex a little under its power the sky it normal golden hue. Anubis normally would have pause to take note of the beautiful scene but today, he only desired sleep.

Cursing himself he began the long walk to his tent which he had stupidly place away from the others. /Me and my anti-social behavior./ He chuckled a tire chuckle as he head through the maze of tents final reaching the object of his desires. /Home sweet, home./

Pulling back the flap Anubis mood turned sour.

"What the hell are you doing here?" he barked as the tall unarmored figure turned to him his white eyes sparking as he regarded Yami.

"Oh no, is that any way to address me Yami-chan." The man said his long hair falling around his shoulders

"Kenbukyou," the name hissed form his lips, "Get out, I'm in no mood to deal with you."

"Oh… Did you have a bad day?"

"That's none of your business now leave!" Anubis motion to the door but the uninvited man didn't seem to care.

"Now, now Kujuurou. What's troubling you?" He asked his voice taking on a smoothing tone as he started toward the scarred masho. Yami watch him warily wishing he was still wearing his full armor but not wanting to put it on. /I'm not afraid of him./ "Come on you can tell me."

Anubis growled turning so that he wasn't facing the lord. "Go away."

"I see, it him isn't it. That blonde."

"No." Anubis was thankful that that wasn't his problem right now. He had all but forgotten about what he'd done back in the city.

"I know for a fact that it is," the white haired man's voice was far to close for Anubis's comfort but he knew better then to step away if he did it would show Kenbukyou that he still… /No I don't fear him. I'm not the boy he once knew./ Spinning Anubis came face to face with Kenbukyou feeling slightly grateful to Arago for allowing his body to grow while under the spirit's rule as he now stood almost eye level with the lord.

"You know nothing."

"I know that you desire him. I know that you dream of him. But what I do not know is why you have not brought him back here to quench your desires

Yami snorted, "If I could do that I would have by now."

"I doubt it." The lord responded.

"What do you know?"

"I know that you had him where you wanted him earlier. Korin was at you're mercy and yet you let him go, why?" Anubis started to ask how he knew but realized that was stupid a question, the Lord of the East had spies every where.

"He doesn't want me…" Anubis whispered not really wanting the words to be spoken out loud and yet the second they were he felt much better.

"I see." Before the blue hair man knew what was happening he found himself flat on his stomach Kenbukyou pinning him to the rug covered dirt. Slowly he felt the lord's figure tips rubbing over his side the touch dizzying even through the sub-armor he wore. Lips rough and stronger nipped at Yami's neck sending chills down his spine. "So since when has consent ever stopped us Rou-chan."

"Don't… Don't call me that." Anubis managed his mind fighting back the memories he'd long ago push away. Of a time when he lived with Kaos and Kenbukyou, a time filled with both good and bad memories.

"But why Rou-kun. Don't you like this." Kenbukyou slipped a hand under Anubis's stomach his hands slow edge closer towards…

"No!" Anubis shouted as he threw the lord off of him. The white haired man rolled to his stomach looking seductively toward his ex-lover. "I don't want you any more. I haven't every since this day. "Anubis pointed toward the star shaped scar on his cheek.

"That was so long ago, come now lover can't you…"

"No, you hurt me, I was so young… I trusted you, bastard!" The memories of their past grew in Yami's mind, echoing until he felt his scar burn. "If you dare to touch me again, Kenbukyou I'll kill you." The threat was low and emotionless as Yami focused on another place any place and then disappeared.

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The alley way was dark but relatively clean compared to most as the troopers gathered. Seiji leaning heavily on Shin as Shu carried the unconscious form of Saya in his arms. Seiji had used a great deal of his healing power to fix both his arm and Saya's head, and side. A few steps ahead Touma and Ryo were peeking around the corner to make sure the coast was clear. Saya's apartment was on the 23 floor and the only way in without breaking through a window or balcony door was through the main building.

^There's are two guard on duty in the main lobby," Touma told them.

^Can we seek passed?^

^Doubt it Ryo, we'll have un-armor and walk through. They'll probably remember me and Shu, but…^

^Saya will need to walk through by herself, right.^ Shin finished for him.

^Yeah, five guys walking in with a sleeping girl to stay over at her apartment might not sit right.^ Ryo nodded. Touma turned walking back to the other four.

"Seiji are you ok?" He asked stopping in front of him. The swordsman glanced up at him pulling away from Shin he nodded.

"I'll be fine." Touma returned his nodded before turning to Shu and Saya.

"Hey Saya?" Touma shook her should slightly and instantly her eyes flew open though the rest of her body didn't move. Her eyes focused first on him and then on Shu who was holding her.

"Where are we?"

"At your place," Shu stated simply as he lowered her to the ground. Slowly she stood up as the group watcher her face scrunch up in pain. Seiji had told them that he wasn't able to heal all of her wounds, the gasp in her side and the large indent in her skull taking almost all of his energy to heal. Shin sighed out of all of the trooper he was the only one who didn't need healing of course everyone else refused it for one reason or another. He, Ryo and Shu injures would be healed by morning with there armors' help, Seiji had already healed his arm and Shin guest that Korin had heal up any other wounds as well. Touma, stubborn as always when it came to Seiji's healing power was visible limping though he was trying to hide it. And then their was Saya, after they'd left the roof tops where the battle had taken place Saya had collapsed her black armor disappearing. They had stayed there rest and coming up with there next course of act while Seiji healed Saya and then himself. Thus far the events that had played out of this evening hadn't been discussed and Shin was pretty sure they wouldn't until morning.

The warrior of Suiko blinded as the others stared toward the sidewalk trudging along as if half dead. /Shin don't think thing like that. / He scolded himself. Saya reached into her jeans producing a small wallet and her key card. She slipped it through the slot for it next to the door before pressing a few key numbers. The blue, ice shaded door unlocked chiming as Touma pulled it open. They slowly made their way inside the huge lobby, glass like ice sculpture glimmering through out the room. The whole room was shinning as the theme of water and icy echoed around them.

"Cool." Shin muttered.

"More like cold, I'm getting the chills just standing here." Ryo muttered rubbing his arms as Shin watched tiny goose bumps form on his tanned skin.

"Oh poor Rekka," Shin grinned walking passed him as Saya lead the way. A young man and women were up by the monitors watching key areas of the building.

"Hey Saya-san," the woman called.

"Hey Katrina," Saya echoed her greeting as gave the woman a half waved from her uninjured side.

"Up kinda late aren't you?" Katrina asked.

"Yeah, and I'm exhausted." The two guard eyes trailed to the five boys behind her. "Oh yeah their friends of mine, you remember Touma and Shu right?"

"Oh yeah, how could I forget your blue haired koi and his brother?"

Touma and Shu both greeted her and the young man politely.

"And these are some of their friends I meet a little while ago. That's Sanada Ryo, Date Seiji and Mouri Shin." She pointed to each in turned. Greets and nice to meet yous were exchanged before Saya broke it off say how they really needed some rest.

The group quickly turned to the elevators and pilled in. By the time they final reached the apartment which just so happened to be the furthest on from the elevator, a corner apartment with two full side of open bay windows over looking the city.

Saya made her way toward the closest piece of furniture as Shin heard the door close. Saya was just about to plop down on the couch when Touma snagged her waist.

"Come on, you have a bed remember."

"Do I," she yawned as her head dropping down on Touma's shoulder. Shin watched with a tired little grin as the two disappeared down the hallway.

"Good night all," Shu called as he dropper onto the same couch.

"Yeah night," Seiji added as he started down the hall, Ryo following.

"Hey wait. What about Nasty and Shu's parents," Shin questioned, receiving groans from the three remaining troopers.

"I'll call them in the morning."

"Oh no you won't Shu, you'll call now. How could you even think to leave them to worry all night long?"

"It's morning, Shin." Ryo interjected.

"You know what I mean."

"Shin's right you know," Seiji added sleepily.

"Then you call," Shu shot back though his voice was muffled by the cushions on the gray couch.

"Shu, you know that you need to call," Shin returned. Silence settled upon the boys before Shu sighed.

"Fine! But after this I'm going to be hungry so Shin, started cooking."

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"Hello, Faun residents," Shu sighed in relief as Nasty's god blessed voice came through the receiver.

"Hey, Nasty how is it going?"

"Shu!"

"Hey not so loud or my mom will hear you." Shu hissed at her.

"Sorry, It's just I was so worried. Is everyone alright?"

"Hey about normal I guess, we're over at Saya's place, everyone is pretty tried so can you just let my family know that we're fine and we'll see them tomorrow?" Shu asked and then waited, and waited. "Nasty…?"

"Shu, is that you?"

"Mom!? What happen to Nasty?"

"She right here. Oh Shu are you alright, is Touma alright?"

"Yeah we're fine, we're just tried. So…"

"Well then hurry up and come home, your father's worried sick and so are brothers and sister, they keep asking `where you and your friends went.'

Oh gods Shu, oh you boys scared us so bad I-"

"Mom stop listen. We're fine, everyone is fine, but we're not coming home until tomorrow." Shu pulled the receiver away from his ear as he heard.

"WHAT!?" The yelling continued as Shu sighed dropping back on to the couch.

"Mom listen we're over Saya and-" Shu tried only to have the yelling continue, before her heard one sentence very clearly.

"I'm come over there right now. How do I get there?"

"But mom really…"

"Shu Lei Faun! I'm coming over there and that's final. Now how do I get there?"

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Shin listened in as he prepared a small snack for Shu, comprised of, two full sandwiches, four egg rolls, a medium size salad and lots of rice. Not really his best meal but Saya didn't seem to have a lot of food and most of the food she did have was instant. Shin heard the talking stop followed by the light scuffling of feet as the bearer of Kongo rounded the corner. Instantly his plopped down in one of the white chairs around the silver table.

"So what did she say?" Shin asked placing the food in front of the Chinese boy. Shu proceeded to eat not saying a word, until he had finished everything.

"Get you're coat, we're going to pick up Nasty and my mom."

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/Soon, very soon…/ Thing had all worked out to his benefit. The `traitorous' actions of the mashos had further aided Kayura in coming to her decision and now all he needed to do was wait until the most opportune time.

The spirit smiled to himself satisfied that by the next sunrise he would have what he desired. /Once the mashos are under my control I will have the power necessary to destroy not only the trooper but that troublesome monk as well./ The spirit watched through the water like mirror as Yami entered his room, only to be confronted by Kenbukyou. /Well it seems the Lord still has an interest in his ex-lover. That could prove useful./ Though imprisoned during Arago's rule the spirit, known as Arbinary still had enough contact with the spirits to know the goings on in Youja Kai. He had heard about the young bearer of Yami who had been taken in by Kaos only to fall in love with his brother Kenbukyou. The relationship lasted for a few years before Kujuurou as he was once called grew tire on it and tried to leave Kenbukyou. Needless to say the Lord of the East was not very excepting of this decision and he tired to keep the young warrior by force. He resisted and escaped up into the `protective care' of Arago were he was renamed Yami no Anubis. /Such and interesting past Yami… and what a delightful future you'll have with me./ The spirit frowned as he watched the small struggle before the blue haired masho took off his aura vanishing. /Damn…/ Yami was to be Arbinary first victim but now that the masho had went into hiding from his old flame the spirit would have to pick another victim.

/Kayura…? Kayura? Yami has flee I need you to separate Rajura from the other two. He will sense my presence. And you can be sure her will try to stop us./

^But are you sure this in the only way.^

/Yes, my lady. I have seen it they will leave you. Is that what you want, to be alone again?/ Arbinary kept his voice smooth and caring as he feed upon her doubts. Kayura was still a child in many ways. Her mind so shred from trauma and invasion that she offend had trouble figuring out if she was dreaming or awake; her past haunting her even in her waking hours. It was because of this that he had so easily possessed her; feeding off her energy until he was strong enough to influence her.

^No I do not wish to be alone, if this is what must be done then… I will do it.^

/Good my lady. Good./

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The room as silent the with the exception of Shuten's breathing. Kayura had final stopped her `bitching' as Rajura heard it called and was now standing quietly on the opposite side of Shuten as Naaza. The snake mashos had yet to look away from their leader his eyes focused on Shuten unmoving body.

Anubis had left a little while ago exhausted from heal every one and of course irritated by the young lady's yelling.

Rajura let his eyes slid closed again. His mind whirling with conflicted. /What to do… What to do?/

This had been Shuten's idea in the first place, to follow Lady Kayura claiming that they would need her power in order to destroy the troopers. It had been Shuten who had convinced Rajura to continued were Arago left off. / "Do not lied to me brothers, does not the idea of sitting here in Youja Kai bore you. Do you not long to shape the world?" But now… What happened Shuten? Why have you changed your mind? "I grow tire of this life. My hands are heavy with their malevolence deeds."/ These word repeated over and over again in Rajura's mind though he knew that only Shuten could explain them. Rajura blinked suddenly realizing that he couldn't sense Yami's presence anymore. /Not again. Naaza can you sense Anubis?/

^What…? No, he disappeared a few minutes ago.^ Came the sluggish response.

/Damn it!/

^Don't worry, he's probably just wants to be alone. You know him.^

Rajura sighed as he started to close his eyes again. /Don't get stressed…/ He told himself.

"Listen, why don't we take Shuten to his room. He'll rest better there." Kayura called as she pushed off the wall.

Naaza looked up to her before nodding. He reached down picking up the slightly smaller form of Shuten and then teleported away. Rajura sighed again as he watched Kayura head toward the door.

"Where are you doing?" Rajura asked fighting off a yawn. /I need some sleep./

"Nowhere just a… walk." Kayura paused in leaving glancing back at him her eyes unreadable as she passed though the doorway closing the heavy door behind her.

/She's so… damn hard to figure out some times. One second she's biting our heads off the next she's staring with those lonely eyes. Almost begging for something… I'll never understand women I suppose./ He laughed at himself for the random thought but as his laughter ended another began. Floating through the room, sliding stealthily across the brick walls. Rajura held still for a moment his mind latching on the fact that it was a spirit he felt. It was familiar in a way but at the same time very different.

"Hunjo is that you?" Rajura called think perhaps it was Kayura's neither spirit playing some strange joke.

"Yes and…no." It answered it voice coming from all around him.

"What do you mean? If this is a joke I suggest…"

"Ah, but it is a joke, just a little trick I wished to show you Master Rajura." Something in its tone didn't sit well with Rajura as he reached into his robe his fingers reaching for the orb of Gen. But just as his fingers brushed it a numbing pain cut through his mind followed by his chest. His body went rigid, his teeth clenched as he tried to cry out only his vocal cord weren't working. /What is this, Hunjo? /

"Do not fear Gen no Rajura, soon all we be well. You see I am not Hunjo not really, my true name is Arbinary. And I have been trapped in this castle for many thousands of years."

/Arbinary… But your not really, your a legend. I've read about you, but you're just supposed to be…/

"Does this feel real enough, masho?" He felt the power tight like a fist around his neck as another hand like form roamed across his garment.

/Stop, want do you…/ The hand released his throat just as he felt the dark threats of unconscious pull at his mind. /My orb…/ the masho felt the spirit lift his orb from his pocket.

"I'll return it, do not worry," The spirit cooed a Rajura felt it slip passed his defense seeping into his mind.

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Slowly he traced the outline of her face watching as she slipped into sleep her eyes opening slightly to look at him before falling back over her brown eyes. Touma sighed as he lean on the headboard his eyes closing Saya laying on his bicep.

There was the sound of wood brushing carpet as Ryo peeked his head in.

^Touma?^

/Yeah, what's up?/

^Shu and Shin went to go get Nasty and your mom. They took Seiji's keys so I think their getting the cars while they're there.^

/ My mom. / Touma was suddenly more awake as he continued. /She's coming here?/

^Yeah, I guess Shu couldn't talk her out of it.^ Ryo looked worried which only help to accent his tire face. Touma nodded understanding why she'd want to come but still… /I'm sure it will be ok./ Touma replied trying to relax Rekka.. /Did Shu take a key?/

^I think so, if not I'll go down and let them in.^ Ryo smile suddenly, ^Get some sleep Tou.^ With that he left giving Touma a little wink.

/You too, night Ryo… Good Night Seiji./

^Night Touma-kun.^ Seiji answered sleepily.

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At last the knock on the door, that Nasty had been waiting for came. All three of the adult bolted up and then made their way down the hall to the stairs that lead up from the restaurants being careful not to step on any of the young ones sleeping on the floor in the living room. It was Mr. Faun that walked down the hall opening the door to let Shu in. Nasty smiled when she saw that Shin had come with him. The two walked up to the main room. Once in the full light Nasty could see just how wore out they both looked.

"Let's get going," Shu whispered tiredly. "Ryo is waiting up for us to return."

"Shin's driving Seiji's car back, for some reason he insisted that I not drive it." Shu tried to joke through he was to tire for it.

"Why didn't Touma come?"

"I think he's sleep," Shin replied to Mrs. Faun. She frowned before grabbing her purse and a thick blue coats.

"Let go then." With that said Mrs. Faun started down the stairs, Shin, Shu and Nasty hurrying after her. The young woman glanced over her shoulder and smiled at Mr. Faun who nodded as he followed after them only until the door. Nasty turned trotting after the others as she heard the door close and lock. They made it out side and filed into the separate cars after the older woman had locked up the back restaurant door. Shin rode with Mrs. Faun while Nasty and Shu rode together.

The ride was silent most the way with Shu leaning his head against the window and only speaking when he needed to instruct Nasty on where to go.

"I guessing Seiji is was busy healing you guys and that why he did come and pick up his own car."

"Yeah something like that. It wasn't Ryo who was hurt though." Shu said off hand.

"I didn't ask about Ryo," Nasty responded quickly.

"You didn't have to." Shu turned to look at her a huge smile covering his face. "I just knew you'd want to know."

"Well of course I wanted to know he's my friend just like you and Shin and Sei-"

"Not like the rest of us. Don't think I haven't noticed. Well actually I haven't but Shin pointed it out to me on accident once and…"

"Shin pointed what out," Nasty huffed trying to hide her nervousness. She knew Shin knew about her little crush on Ryo, but he never talked about it with her. /Did he talk about it with the guys, with Ryo./

"Nothing really he just said something about you two making a nice couple or something… I can't really remember." Shu muttered before releasing a gapping yawn.

Nasty sighed feeling her heart beat return to normal. /Shu's still clue less. Or at least he hasn't put it together yet. Good./

She refocused on the road and Shu called, "Left."

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Shin pushed back a yawn as he refocused on the road. Nasty's car just up ahead of them. Shin had insisted that he be the one to ride with Mrs. Faun partly to keep the tension down but mainly because the auburn haired empathy wanted to get to know the older woman better. She raised Shu all of his life and Touma for almost half of his. Both boys turned out fine, not overly judgmental or uncaring in fact they were quite the opposite Touma was one of the more forgiving persons he'd ever meet and Shu was the warrior of justice. /There has to be a reason she dislikes Saya./ Shin was quite sure that if he could figure it out he could lift whatever misunderstanding had fallen upon the woman. /At least I hope it is a misunderstanding./ The glare of light from an on coming car \flashed through the cabin Shin eyes adjusting and then readjusting.

/It had to be… I trust Saya I can feel that she has a good heart./

As they turned following the red jeep trooper Mrs. Faun spoke for the first time since he's started the car.

"Mouri-san?"

"Hai."

"What happen back at the house?" Shin sigh inwardly. He wasn't sure how much the other two troopers had told their parents. When Shin didn't answer fast enough the older woman continued. "It was one of those demons wasn't it?"

"Hai, it was one of the masho, their leader actually, Oni no Shuten."

"I see, Shu mentioned him I think." There as a long pause as city lights passed; reflection of the busy night life stretching across the windshield. "He came for Saya didn't he?"

"Hai." Shin knew exactly which direction that question leading them.

"I knew it! She nothing but trouble," the woman growled her feature looking rather scary in the city's glow.

"Faun-sama, did Shu and Touma tell you why the demon lord Arago came to our world?"

"Yes, he wanted to conquer earth, and enslave everyone."

"Right but did they tell you how Arago came to our realm?"

"No." Shin concentrated knowing that he had to put this just right or it won't work.

"It was our armors, it was our link to Arago that allowed him to come to our world. It was our fault that people suffered and died," Shin told her.

"No don't say that, Shin," her voice took on a very mothering tone as he saw her turn to look at him, though he couldn't look back. "You boys did choose this. It wasn't your fault and besides you save our world. You shouldn't blame yourself or the others." Her hand landed on his shoulder giving it a squeeze though Shin could tell she really wanted to hug him, to assure him that it wasn't their fault.

"It's the same with Saya," Shin said calmly making sure not to sound accusing. /I feel bad turning her compassion against her./

There was a long moment of silence as she slid back in her seat. Her eyes focused on the road ahead. Shin eyes flickered nervously over at the woman afraid he'd made her feel guilty or stupid.

"You know," she began softly. "From the first moment I met her I knew she was nothing but trouble. I could feel it all around her. I think… I think that's why I never gave her a chance. Despite every thing that she did to convince me otherwise I could always tell that she'd bring pain to my boys' lives. That feeling overwhelmed every thing good about her, like the way she never took out her anger about my treatment on Touma. No matter what I did to her, I never saw her or heard her take it out on Touma. She even tried to break it up so that he won't have to suffer for dating her." The woman shook her head snorting in what seemed like disgust as she spoke.

"Don't feel bad, you were just worried about Touma and with his past I understand why." Shin fought off a shudder as a nightmare he'd once `accidentally' shared with Touma came to mind. It had been a dream from his childhood, long before he'd meet up with Shu. He had come home from school to find his very unsavory parents having an argument. The argument had been about money he thought. Touma's fear at their raised voice when he entered the house still made Shin sick. The young Touma probably only about 8 years old had tried to sneak into is room but his mother spotted him and instantly pointed the blame on the boy. What followed was a very gruesome beating that put Touma in the hospitals.

"No, I've done her an injustice," the woman sighed, "by not even giving her a chance."

"There is still time to fix it." Shin smiled glancing over at the woman as he mimicked Nasty parking the sports car and turning it off before turning his full attention to the woman who was unbuckling.

"Perhaps," she responded sending Shin a grin that resembled both Touma and Shu's in its warmth and promise. /I knew it. Damn, I'm bloody brilliant./

^Shin, what the hell are you going on about.^ Shu grumbled as Shin stepped out of the car closing and locking the doors with a push on the silver car remote.

^Nothing.^

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Her arms fold the lady waited, her back against the cold stone feeling the vibrations of construction humming through the half finished castle. Kayura sighed, her striking pose dropping into something much less inspiring but she didn't care. There was an ill feeling dwelling in the pit of her stomach, as a soft whisper of guilty rode through her head, causing an insistent ache in the back of her skull. /I feel… guilty./ But of course she felt guilty after all she was enslaving her brothers or at least that was how she saw them, but in that lay the problem. They didn't see her as a sister they didn't even see her as a friend in fact the might even… /Hate me…And if they hate me then they'll leave. They'll leave me here. I don't want to be alone. Bad things always happen when I'm alone./ Flash of her parents deaths of their slaughter at Arago's hand appeared in the darkness of the hall, memories of her possession at the wicked hands of Badamon and last her… Something stopped Kayura from going further she knew that something else had happen to her after Arago and Badamon, something bad, when she was…/Wandering around the castle after returning. What happened? I know something happened, it was so cold, my body felt like ice. An there was a voice, something calling-/

The door beside her opened with a clank, stopping Kayura from her ramblings.

The raven haired priestess turned her eyes falling upon Rajura who had just stepped out of the lounge she'd left him in. Kayura blinked some how surprised to see him look so well.

/Did Hinjo fail in possessing him?/

^No my Lady, he is indeed possessed, mind, body and soul.^ Hinjo slipped from the behind Rajura as he came to float beside her. ^And my Lady you did indeed make the right decision for the mashos were planning on leaving you maybe even killing you.^

"What?!" Kayura gasped as she stared at the masho of illusions. /They won't…/

^Have no fear, he has no interest in hurting you anymore. From now on he will be your devoted servant,^ the spirit nearly purred as the words left his mind and Rajura advanced. Her painted eyes widened as he raised a hand to her face. /They planned to kill me…/ She flinched as he hand landed softly on her cheek before strong finger tips began to caress her now flushed cheek.

"Do not worry my Lady," Rajura's voice was a softly and smoothing as he touch. "All is well. There is no need to feel guilty. You have done the right thing and know this I will always stay with you."

The hand rested on her chin tilting her face up slightly as he lips claimed her. /This… this can't be happening! Can it?/

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/Perfect./ Arbinary mewed with delight as Kayura's eyes slid closed. The possession had been faultless and now Rajura was at his command and soon so would the other mashos. /And after them the other yoroi bearers will follow./ Arbinary grinned in the guise of Hinjo, as the two humans parted.

"Let us go," Rajura said taking Kayura's hand as they headed toward Shuten's tent.

To be continued……………………….