Stir of Shadows
by Queen of Sarab
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Chapter Eight

“How are we supposed to get them back now?!”

“Calm down, Ryo– we’ll get them. Trust me.”

Kurai’s amulet sat on the kitchen table between Rowen and Ryo. They both stared at it.

“We gotta go find them.” Ryo stood up defiantly and reached for his weapons, suddenly crying out in pain as the wound in his arm throbbed.

Rowen was immediately at his side, setting him back down in his seat. “Ryo, get a hold on yourself. It’s not like we’re gonna find them sitting outside the door. We have to think of some kind of plan. And get you some more painkillers.” This last was said with a slight laugh as Ryo grinned in pain.

"What kind of weapon can cut through our armor?" he asked suddenly. "I mean, they'd have to be pretty sharp."

Rowen gave his friend an exasperated look. "You forgot, Ryo– Kurai has some kind of psychic powers."

Ryo winced as Rowen rewrapped his arm. "And this effects her weapons...why?"

"Not neccassarily her weapons, Ryo– she can manipulate things– people, animals, objects..."

"Armor," Ryo finished, suddenly catching on.

"Not really...our armor is powerful against her– she would have to concentrate alot of power to manipulate out armor. It's possible, but it would take alot of energy. So she reserves power by manipulating her weapons, making them sharp enough to cut through whatever she wants– such as armor."

Ryo stared at his friend. "Ok. So what do we do?"

"Midnight seems to be the time Kurai shows herself," Rowen's eyes flashed. "And I have a feeling she's gonna want this amulet."

"YOU FAILED."

Kurai, kneeling on the floor, took a deep breath and looked up. "No, Great One, please..."

"YOU KNOW THE CONSEQUENCE OF FAILURE."

"Please...give me another chance. I know I can win this time and capture Wildfire and Strata. I did bring the others."

Oh, pleasepleaseplease....

Silence filled the room for a full minute, and when the voice came it was harsh. "ONLY BECAUSE YOU HAVE BROUGHT THE OTHERS. BUT IF YOU FAIL THIS TIME...."

"Yes, Great One."

Kurai stood, a relieved smile threatening to break her solemn face. "I understand."

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