Kai zoomed to the head of patrol, tackling him to the ground, while Tokagawa and Nagisa fussed over his victim and the terrified woman
Akira ran out of the house, trying to trace the spiritual power. It didn't take her far
By the time the others caught up to her, she had lost the trace completely
Kai: Did you find anything?
Akira sighed: This one seems smart and powerful. I could only sense a small trace, which has vanished, I presume, when our guy hit the floor, unconscious
Tokagawa's lips formed a grim line: Does this mean we have to wait till another person gets posessed?!
Kai sighed: I'm afraid so
Tokagawa punched a wall nearby: What are we here for if not to protect them? Can't we do anything?!
Nagisa put her hand on his shoulder, and in a pleading voice said: Calm down, Tokagawa. We will think of something
The duo left together, Nagisa still trying to make him feel better
Akira caught a glimpse of a reluctant smile at the young priestess. It was fleeting, but a smile none the less. Nagisa had called him Tokagawa.. She has always only called him your highness, but now she used his name. This only meant they were getting even closer
Akira was watching them as they walked away, lost in thought
Kai was watching her, a worried frown on his handsome features
That night, when they went to bed, she stayed awake
Nearing dawn, Kai approached her: You didn't sleep
Akira: I wasn't tired
Kai: You were waiting for the next attack, weren't you?
She didn't answer, nor even look at him
He sighed: I know you are doing it for him, but you need to get some rest
She turned slightly towards him, her eyes stubborn
His own eyes softened and he smiled: You do want to get this spirit, don't you? And you need your strength to do that
Akira: You talk to me as if I was some child
He chuckled, and she smiled, once upon a time, she would have gotten mad and lashed at him, but now.. When did he start becoming a friend, and such a good one, she wondered
While they were sitting there, idly, they both suddenly felt an ominous energy floating
They exchanged glances and launched at the source
There stood a little girl, blood running down her temple, her eyes glazed over, and the creepiest smile they had ever seen, etched upon her supposedly innocent face
She was standing over her terrified mother, who was already wounded, holding a rock with jagged edges
Akira whispered: Distract her while I track the energy
He nodded, then approached the child, clearing his throat
Akira had already disappeared
The little girl turned towards him, looked at him, her face blank, then just turned around to continue her "task"
He cursed under his breath. It was way too easy to knock her out, but they needed her up and about
So he attacked her with the power of a mere human
She growled at him, aiming her weapon at his abdomen. He evaded everytime she did it, hoping Akira would find the source fast. This posessed girl was stronger than a grown man and he was running out of options, besides knocking her out
Akira could feel the trace of energy. It was so sinister it made her feel cold, hopeless. As she neared the source, those feelings would grow stronger, thicker. The air became opressive
It led her towards a clearing, there stood a human looking woman, with small horns on her head
Akira could see wisps of energy, reaching towards the town
Akira: So it's you then, the one that's causing all this corruption
She turned towards her, smiling gleefully: Well, who do we have here? A guest! I've been so lonely
Akira glared at her: Why are you doing this?
She pouted: I was hungry
Akira: You feed on negative energy.. But why kill humans? Ruining their lives wasn't enough?
She shrugged: They are humans, what do they matter? I was only having a bit of innocent fun, plus, their souls taste sooo good
She licked her lips
Akira shuddered
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Fire Bird
Historical FictionAkira was a fire bird, an ancient species that lived a long life, strong and free She was free, and just like every other creature, she loved her freedom Until one day, the royal family bound her to them against her will Now she has to protect every...