Enchanted in the Moonlight: Protect my One & Only

Chapter 6: Realization

        A little later, she slowly opened her eyes. She looked around, finding herself in a room full of weapons. “Where am I..?” Ariana asked. She realized that her hands and feet were tied up. “Those tatarimokke jerks..!” Ariana said struggling to get the ropes off. She then looked around, realizing she was alone. “Hold up… Where’s Samon..?” Ariana asked trying to stand up. She was looking around the room, and the outside of the window caught her attention. “What the hell..? What is this place..?” She asked herself. Outside looked like an eerie landscape. “It looks like I’m high up in a building, so I can't escape through the window, which means the door is the only option.” Ariana said.

        As she was heading towards the door, she heard footsteps getting closer. “Shit! They’re coming!” Ariana said going back to her spot, and pretended to still be knocked out. The door slowly opened, and the bad ayakashi peeked inside the room. “She’s still asleep.” One guy said. “Our leader caught the girl with the special blood, the power we would have…” The other guy said. “We will be able to finally destroy the zashiki-warashi clan!” One guy said. “Hell to the no!” Ariana thought. “Clan head!” The other guy said. “How’s the girl?” He asked. “Still asleep, sir.” One guy said. “I’m going to head in.” He said and opened the door, walking towards her. “I hope he doesn’t do anything to me…” Ariana thought.  He smirked. “She’s ours now.” He said and was exposing her neck. “Oh god help me… If he marks me, then that means I’ll have to give my body to this guy! Hell to the motherfriggin no!” Ariana thought.

        The charm started to glow, and it shot at the clan head. “What did you just do?!” He asked. She opened her eyes and rose up. “I didn’t do anything.” Ariana said. He saw the charm around her neck. “That’s the zashiki-warashi charm. Damn you Samon! That means I can’t mark you as long as you got that.” He said. “Then what are you going to do about it, beyouch?” Ariana asked. “I know exactly what to do.” He said and the swords and spears started to float. “Me and my big mouth…” Ariana said. They started to fly towards her. “Shit!” Ariana said and rolled to dodge them. “Tryin’ to kill me?!” Ariana exclaimed and dodged more of the weapons by rolling. She rolled against the wall, and the clan head came over, and lifted a spear up. “Shit!” Ariana thought and squeezed he eyes shut.

        She heard the spear being knocked out of his hands. She slowly opened her eyes, and saw that she was surrounded by an energy shield. She sighed in relief. The window crashed caused by the guys coming through. “Are you alright?” Samon asked. “I’m fine thanks to you.” Ariana said. “Sorry we’re late!” Shinra said. “Oh, it’s ok. I was just almost stabbed to death, it’s no big deal!” Ariana said. “This is going to be fun.” Kyoga said. “Prepare yourselves.” Yukinojo said. “You’re going to regret putting your filthy hands on Ariana.” Miyabi said. “I hope you’re ready to be defeated.” Chikage said. The clan head grinded his teeth. “Kill them!” He ordered. They were instantly surrounded by tatarimokke, but the guys easily took them down. “Dang…” Ariana said as she was watching.

        Samon untied the ropes from her hands and feet. “Are you hurt anywhere?” Samon asked. “I’m fine, but what about you?” Ariana asked as she saw an injury on his shoulder. “This is nothing.” Samon said. “How did you know I was in this room?” Ariana asked. “Because of that.” Samon said pointing. She looked down at the charm. “Thanks to that, we were able to trace its energy. Thank goodness you’re alright.” “Samon…” Ariana said and hugged him. “I was so worried and scared… Please don’t do that again… Please…” Ariana said squeezing him tighter. He gently stroked her hair. “I’m sorry I made you feel that way. It’s ok now.” Samon said in a gentle voice. “Oh, Samon!” Ariana said and let out the tears that she’s been holding in.