The Mystic Chronicles
chapter 5
by Morgan
Hi ya everyone! I finally finish the chapter 5 of the MC. I hope you people will like. Please send me any comments, feedback, things you haven't like at all. Anything! ^-^ Enjoy your reading!
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Author’s notes : HALV = Hiei’s Annoying Little Voice (I think everyone knows who I mean)
~…~ = Souvenirs
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Chapter 5
First Battle
Part 1
Hiei came back near of Sorchania. She hadn’t wake up yet. He had gone to have a look around, trying to pinpoint where they were exactly. Fat chance! As far as he could see, the two of them were in a chamber, in a big place. Hiei had the feeling that they were in the enemy’s territory. He’d better try to wake the Amazon and try to find Kurama and Celest. He had sensed their ki when he scanned the area with his Jagan. Hiei turned toward the girl and let go of a sigh. It was easier said than done.
He sat down beside the Amazon and looked at her. Since they “arrived” in that strange place, he had tried everything to wake up Sorchania, but nothing had worked. Also, the fact that her ki was quite low and wasn’t regenerating was worrying him. How could he possibly fight with a weak girl like that? ‘Yeah sure! And I’m certain that the fact she might die doesn’t affect you at all!’ said HALV.
‘Shut up!’ mentally shouted Hiei, blushing a little. That was actually worrying him. During the past few days since the girls had moved to the temple, he has to come to appreciate Sorchania. As a warrior. ‘Sure, only as a warrior… So, how come you have THIS kind of memory?’
~ Hiei is sitting on a branch and he’s shacking his head so the mist of the Dream World will go away. How could he let her kiss him like that? Why can he not react, or go away, or make her stop?! He was feeling defenceless and he hated that! A watery sound made his head turn toward the bathroom window, just in time to see Sorchania going out of the bath. Blushing, he quickly turned his head away. ~
‘Nice curves! Don’t you think?’ asked HALV. Hiei went bright red. He had forgotten that his mind wasn’t THAT secret. ‘You, I swear when I found the way to shut you up, you’ll regret this!’
‘Oh, I’m shaking! But, down to business now! You have to give her some of your energy, so hers can regenerate.’ ordered HALV. Hiei frowned; ‘And how am I supposed to do this?’
‘First of all, remove her mask.’
Hiei seemed to think about it. After all, he could just walk away and let her there. He had no interests in that affair anyway. But, then again, something in him couldn’t just let Sorchania there. It was the same something that forced him to come in the first place. ‘So, you’re doing it, or you’re waiting for roots to grow over you?’ asked HALV.
‘Yeah, yeah I’m doing it, I’m doing it. But, only because I don’t know how to get out of here!’
‘Just do it, ok?’ said HALV.
Hiei didn’t say anything and reached down to take the Amazon’s mask. His hand jerked a little when he sensed that, even if the mask was cold, it was quite warm on the painted curves. Gently, he took it off of Sorcha’s face and put it beside him. As he stared at the Amazon’s face, Hiei asked; ‘Now what?’
‘Now, you gave her the kiss of life.’
‘WHAT?!’
‘You heard me. It is like when Keiko had to kiss Yusuke to bring him back to life. You have to do the same thing.’
‘But… But it’s absolutely not the same thing! She’s not dead!’
‘No, but she will be if you don’t do it soon. Now, stop arguing and kiss her, I’ll do the rest.’
Hiei grumbled something about feeding HALV to his Kokuyuha and bend down toward Sorcha’s face. He took a good look at it. Her visage was relaxed from any kind of tension. She was certainly having a nice dream, because a smile was on her lips. Sleeping like this, she looked like an innocent little child. ‘I have to admit that she’s cute.’ he thought. He turned the Amazon’s face toward him and tenderly pressed his lips on Sorchania’s ones.
It was as if a bolt of lightning had passed through him. Energy was running in him, through him, over him, around him. It was as if his youki was endless. Soon, he felt Sorchania moving under him, but he didn’t let go. In fact, he slides a hand behind Sorcha’s back, as she put one behind his neck, and helped her to sit down, still kissing. Few moments later, they break apart.
For moment, none of them said something, they were just staring at each other. Finally, Hiei broke up the silence; “You’re… You’re ok?”
Sorcha nodded; “Yes… thank you. You?” Hiei nodded, then took Sorcha’s mask and handed to her. “There.” The Amazon looked at him strangely. “What? Is there something wrong?” Hiei asked.
“You’re… You’re holding my mask.” she only said.
“I see that, is there something wrong?”
“Does it not hurt you?” she asked.
“No, does it should?” he answered. Sorchania looked at him and said nothing, while she put her mask back on her face. “I asked you something woman!” said Hiei, almost shouting. Sorcha quickly put a hand on his mouth; “We’re in the middle of the Vampire’s territory, so could you PLEASE lower your voice!” she asked, removing her hand from his mouth. Then, she got up and walked toward the door and took a look around. “Then answer my question!” ordered Hiei, in a lower tone of voice. Sorcha gazed at him; “Why?”. And got out of the chamber and started walking toward the direction of Celest’s ki indicated. ‘I think you should follow her. After all, that’s why you kissed her.’ said HALV. Hiei gritted his teeth, went out of the room and followed the Amazon.
They walked in silence for a while. Then; “So… Do you have an idea where we are?” whispered Hiei.
“By the look of it we’re in a corridor leading to Kurama and Celest.” answered Sorchania. Hiei looked at her, hard. Sorchania gave him a sidelong look; “Just joking. If my souvenirs are still right, we heading toward the Weapons room.” she said, in a low voice tone. Hiei nodded; “Good, I need a better weapon.” He looked at his present katana. Both youkai kept on walking silently.
Celest looked around. They were in a dark corridor. Kurama was busy creating some light spreading plants, so they could see something in this gloomy place. The red-haired boy looked at her and whispered; "Do you have an idea about where we are?" The princess nodded; "Yes… We are in my castle…" Celest hugged herself and bowed her head. Few minutes later, she felt two hands on her shoulders, gently turning her, so she could face Kurama. The girl wrapped her arms around his waist and buried her nose into his muscled torso. They stayed like this for a few minutes. Then, "Are you okay, now?" a deep voice asked, a voice which wasn't Shuuichi's one.
The princess looked up and found herself staring at two golden eyes. "Ku… Kurama..? Is that you?" she asked, uncertain. The yohko nodded; "Are you alright?" he asked again. Celest nodded. Kurama started to let his arms down, but; "No… Please, could I… just stay in your arms… a little longer…?" Celest asked. Kurama looked at her, a little dumbfounded and smiles; "Of course you can." And he hugged her tighter. A few minutes later…
"I hope that we're not interrupting something. " said a very familiar voice. The couple broke apart quickly. Well, Celest did. 'That won the award for the worst timing ever!' thought Kurama, as he turned around to face Hiei and Sorchania. "You two seem ok. Do you want us to go and have a look around, so you can finish you business?" asked Sorcha, a little twinkle in her eyes. Celest turned bright red; "Shut up Sorcha!" she said angrily. The little Amazon only smirked under her mask. Kurama turned around to see Hiei appeared beside him. "That far already? Aren't you in a little hurry, fox?" the Fire Demon asked. The yohko only smile brightly; "What is it Hiei? Are you jealous?" he asked.
'Admit it that you are!' said HALV.
"No I'm not!" gritted Hiei from his clenched teeth, in answer to both Kurama and HALV. Then, he looked away from the silver-haired yohko. His gaze settled on the two girls. Sorchania seemed to tell something quite important to her friend. For some reasons, Hiei felt that he was part of that thing the little Amazon was talking about. 'See… Even if you don't want to, you're keep staring at her, as soon as her back is turned.' commented HALV.
'Will you shut up! I don't need your pitiful comments!' growled Hiei, as he looked at the now familiar shape of Sorchania, remembering their "kiss". "Why would she love me anyway? I'm a Forbidden Child, nobody can love me…" he whispered, almost to himself. Kurama bend down; "What did you say?" Hiei jerked a little and his face tensed; "Hn. Nothing."
Celest turned toward the boys. "We'll be going to the Weapon's Room. We need some weapons that will easily match the powers of the Vampire and of his sister." The guys nodded. "You better show us the way, then." said Kurama. The princess gave him a small nod; "Follow us." she said, as the two girls walked toward the Weapon's Room. The guys followed in a grim silence.
Part 2
Reih looked at the sky; "Something is coming up!" And, as to prove him right, at the same moment, the sky seemed to tear apart and four people fell down from the hole. "It's an attack!" shouted both Reih and Htaed, grabbing their sword. And the two of them ran toward the group, ready to protect the Village.
"Get off me you stupid moron!!" yelled Mokaram, from under Yusuke.
"I will if that pathetic blockhead get off me first!" shouted back the black-haired boy, from under Kuwabara.
"ME?! PATHETIC!!!! Wait'til I get you! You idiot, perverted half-demon!!" bawled back Kuwabara, not getting off at all from Yusuke. The boys started to fight, while Damia was laughing her head off. "Gentlemen? Would you mind continuing this manly conversation elsewhere than on my back?" asked Mokaram, still under Yusuke. The boys got off, without stopping to argue. "Thank you." gritted the Mage, rubbing her sore back. She looked at the blue-haired girl, who was still holding her side, laughing. "I think you can stop now, Damia." said the Mage, flatly. Suddenly, "Die!! You Vampire's spies!!" The four of them looked up, just in time to see two spiky-haired youkai falling down from the sky. Their swords were pointed on them. "Uh-Oh!" said Damia, jumping out of the way.
"Wha…?!" asked a bubble-eyed Kuwabara, jumping out of the way as well. Yusuke, moving away, fired a Rei-gun at one of the youkai. Mokaram slapped her hand on her forehead; "Those idiots!!" The red-haired girl turned into her demon form and hit Reih, quite hard, in the face. The fire youkai flied away. As he fell on the ground, the Rei-gun hit him. "REIH!!" the Mage shouted, rushing to his side.
"Huh?" said Yusuke, as he saw Mokaram moving to his enemy's side. The other youkai stopped punching the poor Kuwabara and turned around. "Mo-Mokaram?!" he asked as he saw the tall red-haired demon girl, "What are you doing here? I thought you were with Celest and Sorchania."
"We were. But the Lost Souls attacked and we got separated. I think the girls are with Hiei and Kurama." Damia answered.
"WHAT?!! My sweet and innocent niece?! Alone?! In the castle???!!!" shouted Reih, suddenly coming back to his senses.
"She's not alone Reih-sensei. Celest is with her." Mokaram pointed, helping the Fire Demon to get back on his feet.
"As well as Hiei and Kurama." Kuwabara added.
"The Yohko Kurama…?" Htaed asked. Yusuke nodded; "Yeah! He's a friend of ours." he said.
"What?! My own niece?? Alone with a sex craving 10 000 years old fox thief!!!!" asked a very mad Reih.
"Reih, he's as old as you are." Htaed said, sweatdropping.
"Detail! Anyway, we better go and get them. There's no way I'll let Sorcha alone with that nympho maniac Yohko!!" Reih answered back. And, with that, he took the castle's direction. Htaed sighed; "I think I better go with him. If not, there is about 90% of the chances that Celest won't have any castle by the end of this war." And, he left, following his friend.
Yusuke seemed thoughtful; "We should follow them. After all, we don't want to miss all of the fun!"
"Yeah!!" Kuwabara agreed.
"I think I should go too. They have to be watched." Mokaram sighed.
"I'm coming as well." Damia said.
"No." the Mage answered, turning toward the blue-haired girl. "You will go straight back to the Village to tell the Elders that the war had started. They will have to prepare an army and attack as soon as it's ready. Understand?"
"Yes sir!" Damia answered, saluting. And she ran off. Mokaram nodded, satisfied and turned into her human form. With that, she, Yusuke and Kuwabara left, following the two Fire Demons.
The servant knocked on the door. "What is it?" Pain asked, not looking up from his book, "The Dark Story of Humanity". The servant entered the room. "Please excuse me, milord." he said, "But the Mistress asked for you."
"Tell her I'm coming."
"Yes, milord." the servant said, bowing. Then he left. Pain sighed, closed his book and put it on the table beside his couch. 'I wonder what she wants, this time.' And he left for the throne room.
Once he got there, he noticed that he wasn't alone. Arachnia was there as well. Pain nodded in acknowledgement and went in front of the throne, where the Dark Angel was standing. The youkai fell on one knee. "Lord Pain, I've been waiting for you." she said.
"I came as you requested, Great Mistress." Pain answered. Angel nodded in satisfaction. "You may stand up." And, "I have a mission for you." she continued as he stood up.
"I am here to serve you, Great Mistress. What do you want from me?" the ruler dared ask. Mystram smirked; "Do you still want to conquer the Phoenix, Pain?" she asked. Pain looked up, a strange light in his red eyes, "Oh yes, Mistress… If I could only find the Wielder…" Angel smiled; "That's all I wanted to know." She motioned Arachnia to come closer. The Lady knelt in front of her, beside Pain. "You may stand up." the tall woman said. Angel looked at both youkai ; "As I said… I have a mission for both of you…"
Part 3
Sorcha wrapped herself tighter in her cloak and looked at Celest, who sat down beside her. "Why are you looking at me like that?" the black-haired girl asked, suspiciously.
"So… Hiei CAN remove your mask…" Celest said, grinning from ear to ear.
"Oh! Shut up." Sorchania answered, looking away.
"Does he kiss well at least?" the princess asked, nudging at her, playfully. Under her mask, the warrior blushed in a deep shade of red. Luckily for her, Hiei and Kurama choose this moment to come back from their round.
"Kurama… You once said that you knew some of the Amazons' customs." Hiei started, looking in front of him.
"I said that one of them was my partner in crime a long time ago, not that I knew some of their customs." Kurama corrected. The red head looked at his spiky-haired friend, "Why did you ask anyway?" Hiei shrugged; "I had a question about Sorcha's mask… I thought you knew what it meant." he answered.
"Why do you want to know that?" Kurama asked.
"Because I wanted to, that's all." Hiei only said. The two of them walked in silence for some times. "Is it because you're getting interested in Sorchania?" Kurama asked softly. Hiei remained silent. "Hn. None of your business, old fox." he finally said when they arrived at their campsite, where the girls were waiting for them.
"Find anything interesting?" Celest asked as Kurama sat down beside her. This one shook his head; "Everything seems calm. We didn't sense any youki around."
'It's only the calm before the storm.' Sorcha thought, while polishing her sword.
*Yeah. But the thing is to know from where the storm will be coming. * Hiei answered back, sitting down a few paces away from her. Sorchania sighed and looked up at him; * I wish you to stop that.*
* What for? You have quite interesting thoughts… * he answered.
* Maybe, but they're personal. *
* Hn. Not anymore. * Hiei smirked. The black-haired girl looked at him, quite hard, before returning to sharpen her sword. 'Jeez! Great job, pal! She'll certainly fall in your arms by the end of this adventure. ' HALV said.
' Shut up!' Hiei answered back.
' Well… I'm not surprised at all that you can be jealous of Kurama. Maybe you should ask him a few tricks on how to act around girls. I'm sure it'll help you. ' HALV continued, despite Hiei's desire. The Fire Demon grounded, but didn't say anything. As he looked at Sorchania, who was polishing her sword a little too hard to seem natural, a thought crossed his mind; ' How would you like if she started to read YOUR thoughts?'
Hiei thought about it for some time. He knew that this idea was probably from that annoying clever-mouth HALV, but it was right. The Fire Youkai didn't want that girl to start reading HIS mind. Hiei sighed, got up and went standing in front of the Amazon. " Listen… I'm… sorry… I won't do it again." he said, his hands in his pockets.
Sorcha looked up and stared at him for a long time. Long enough for Hiei to start feeling quite uneasy. "Ok." the girl finally said, before returning to her work. For a raison, unknown of him, the Fire Youkai started to feel very happy. 'Will you stop already?!' he said, a little annoyed to HALV.
'I haven't done anything!' HALV said. 'I cannot control your sentiments. To tell you the truth, I don't control much inside you.' it continued.
'So… It means I'm in charge?' Hiei asked.
'Yep!' HALV answered.
'Ok… So I order you to BUZZ OFF!!!!!!'
'Uh… Sorry but I can't do that!'
'Grrr… Why not?!'
'Because… I'm part of you!' And with that, HALV burst out laughing in a wicked laugh and disappeared. Hiei let go of a snarl, before sitting down, in front of Sorcha, pouting some. "You shouldn't let him get over you like this." Sorcha said, without looking away from her sword.
"Yeah… But…" Hiei started, before looking at the little Amazon with wide angry red eyes. "Have you been reading my thoughts all along?" he asked her, suspiciously.
"Not all the time. Just after you've said that you were sorry." the black-haired girl answered, her eyes glued on her sword. Hiei stared at her furiously, before he pulled out his sword and started to polish it as well.
"Aren't they cute together?" Kurama said to Celest, pointing at Sorchania and Hiei. The brown-haired girl looked in the direction the youko had pointed and smiled as she saw the scene. "Yes, they are. But, you better not go and tell them, because they'll fry you alive." she said, before looking back at him. The Silver Youko smiled: "Probably. But I still think they're making a cute couple." Celest looked at him in disbelief; "I probably misheard, but I thought I heard you saying the word "cute" to describe those two." Kurama stared at her; "I can use any word I choose!" Celest blushed some and gazed away: "Of course!" Kurama chuckled and moved away to start the fire.
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There you go. See you at Chapter 6, (... if I can start to write it) Au revoir! ^-^
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