Life and Soul Reunited

By CypherCA

Hello again. It’s me, your friendly author.

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Okay, maybe I’m not so friendly sometimes. Anyway, here’s the next chapter. Now, for those of you that got the teaser, here’s where it’s from. For those of you who haven’t, here’s the warning: This chapter contains some sexual scenes. They aren’t too explicit in detail, but if they make you uncomfortable-

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-then don’t say I didn’t warn you. Oh, this is JFKLINKE, a fellow fic author. She and I have come to be friends, and if you haven’t read it yet, check out her fic Test of the Spirit. It’s very good.

JFKLINKE:: GET ON WITH THE CHAPTER SO I CAN READ IT!

I’m getting there..um, enjoy!

Chapter 16: Violation

Talpa looked at the unconscious boy on the floor. <So much power wasted on such an unworthy creature.> “Excellent work Badamon. You have done well.”

“Master,” a boy, no older than ten in sub-armor stepped forward, “if I may ask, why did you not keep Hardrock?”

“Because I want him to suffer with the others when he,” he pointed to Rich, “turns. Besides, his will is too strong, that’s why Badamon had to do it himself. Now, Psychosis, Suspicion, take the boy to the Nether spirits.” The two Warlords picked up Rich and teleported to the dungeon.

“Why did you question Master Talpa?” Psychosis asked as he chained Rich’s wrists and ankles to the table.

“I was just curious. We had Hardrock in our grasp.” He unsheathed his sword and quickly slashed Rich’s clothes until there was nothing left. They turned and exited the cell. “How long until he turns, do you think?”

“He’s a boy. Inexperienced at fighting, and therefore, pain. Not long.”

“Rowen, I’m sure he’s still alive.” Rowen looked to Cye. “Think about it. If they wanted him dead, they could have killed him on the battlefield. He’s probably just hanging in a dungeon waiting for us to rescue him.” Rowen went back to staring out the window.

<If he’s even on our side.> Ryo thought.

“Don’t worry Ro. We’ll get him back.” Sage put a hand on Rowen’s shoulder.

“I’m just worried, and angry,” he glared at Ryo and Kento’s reflection in the glass, “and why him?!” He punched the wall. “They had Kento! Why’d they take him?!” The room relapsed into silence as everyone contemplated the question.

Rich woke up to the stench of a murky dungeon. As far as he could tell, it had been three days since his capture. <Another torture filled day. Oh joy.> He winced as the felt the Nether spirits power go through him. He’d stopped screaming from the pain a day before because his throat had become raw from them. <Ro will come for me. I know it.> His body involuntarily jerked from another jolt of power. <Okay, need to keep up morale. Um..okay, got one. Grey skies are gonna clear up. Put on a happy face....>

Talpa watched the boy’s body convulse with pain, but kept frowning at the sight. “He should have given in long ago. Something’s not right. Badamon!”

“Yes Lord Talpa?”

“Why aren’t your Nether spirits turning him?” Badamon frowned.

“He hasn’t turned yet? How strange. I’ll be right back.” He faded from view.

“Selene!” Talpa yelled. The Warlordess appeared and bowed.

“Yes Master Talpa?”

“How goes the observations?”

“Fine sir. The Ronins, Strata in particular, seem to be mourning...” She searched her mind for the armor name, “...the boy.” She ended when no name came to mind. Talpa nodded.

“Excellent. Keep-” he was cut off as Badamon reappeared. “What have you found?”

“He is somehow connected to Strata. Due to this link, his resistance will remain strong. However, if we get him to.....relax his defenses somehow, the spirits should be able to cut the connection and possess him.” Talpa nodded and turned to Selene.

“You up for a challenge, my Warlordess of Seduction?” Selene grinned evilly as she nodded and left.

<I’ve got a lovely bunch of coconuts. Didly didly. There they are standing in a ro->

“Hello boy.” Rich stopped singing to himself and looked at his ‘visitor’. He was very surprised to see a blond haired woman with the body of a model wearing a kimono instead of the normal armor. She walked slowly and sensually over to Rich, each step revealed a part of her bare legs. Rich blushed and looked away. A few minutes later he felt her breath on his neck and he shuddered. “You look tense. Why don’t you let me...” she started playing with his nipples, “...help you relax.” Rich snapped his head to look at her and suddenly found a foreign tongue enter his mouth. He tried to get away, but the chains and her hands kept him in the liplock.

When she finally stopped, she looked down, expecting the boy to have submitted to her will. She scowled as she watched him turn his head to the side and start spitting.

“What’s wrong? Not good enough? I’m sure I can do butter.” She grabbed his head and prepared to try the seducing him again when she heard him say something. “What was that?”

“B-bi-t-ch.” Hate filled her eyes as she slapped the boy, drawing blood. Then, she got an idea. She stepped back from Rich directly into his line of sight.

“If a kiss isn’t enough, perhaps this will be.” She removed her kimono to reveal nothing underneath.

<Holy....> Rich’s eyes widened in fear and horror as the woman approached him. He continued struggling against his bonds as she climbed onto the table. Tears escaped his now closed eyes as the chains caused blood to slide down his arms from the wrists.

“You will serve the Dynasty, boy.” She straddled him and called for the Nether spirits to prepare to take him.

<Good-bye Ro.> A silent scream escaped his lips as he felt her force herself upon him, destroying his mental defenses. The Nether spirits eager entered the body.

Rowen walked slowly towards the library. Mia had called him for some reason. Then her felt it.

~Good-bye Ro.~ Searing pain washed through his body as his kanji lit up on his forehead. He screamed and collapsed on the floor. Eventually, the pain subsided. Only one thought entered his mind.

<Rich.>