Master of all spirits

Chapter 3

Chapter 3:

The town in in total darkness. The light of Ukiyoe Town have been taken. "What happened here?!" said Rikuo. "Isn't it better to return to the main house first? The supreme commander might know something," said Kubinashi. "Yeah," agreed Rikuo.

BANG! "Gramps! What IS going on here? What happened to the town while I was away?! Spill it!" demanded Rikuo. "Ooh, Rikuo, you're back," said Nurraihyon. "The town. the light have been robbed as you see, Rikuo," said Nurraihyon. "I know that! What happened?" said Rikuo. "Even I don't know. It was yesterday dawn, after the day you left two days ago. Suddenly, the sky would not shine even though it was already late morning. Something terrible and sinister is approaching, that's all I can feel. Be careful, Rikuo. If it ever means you're going to fight, take the wise step. Don't rush!" lectured the old man. "I know, gramps! I'll return the light. Just wait 'till the end till I find out the cause of it!" said Rikuo. That night, Rikuo had a discussion within himself, with the Night Rikuo,

Yo, me. What do you want this time?

Do you know about the town? Any information on the cause?

How should I know? May it be the Hundred Tales Clan or something....

Hey, be specific!

I don't know. Have the Sanba-garasu investigate. Then we'll face the master behind the curtains.....how dare he ruin my town, hm?

"You....(Day Rikuo was speechless because of Night Rikuo was especially sarcastic that night)

The wind blew the sakura petals and the vision ended. "Waka! Wake up or you'll be late!" said Tsurara. "Holy crap!" Rikuo jumped up from his bed and started running around the house. After he got everything ready, he raced down the road to school. "Wait up, waka!" panted Tsurara. "Sorry, sorry!" apologized Rikuo. They were lucky that they were not late. But the city has become creepier and creepier as days goes by. Even the humans begun to feel nauseous because of this. It has become too uncomfortable for humans and demons. "Morning, Rikuo, Tsurara!" said Kiyosutgu. "This unatural phenomenon in this town is, no mistaken, done by yokai! (according to my research) Maybe the day I can meet the Lord of Pandemonium is near!" "Urgh....no one said that," said Torii. "What do you think is the cause, Kiyosutgu?" asked Rikuo. "It may be the legendary demon, Hagoromo-Gitsune," replied Kiyosutgu. "No! Hagoromo-Gitsune don't have the ability to do this! This must be done by someone else!" said Rikuo. "How did you know?" asked Torii. Rikuo gasped. He had accidentally let it slip. "M...my grandpa told me about it, hahaha...." stumbled Rikuo.

Never they will think what it will become. At noon, 12.00 sharp, the classroom was attacked by demons. The windows shattered and everyone screamed and ran. Rikuo, Hira and Yuna protected the hurt. Kana wasn't hurt badly, but she was terrified of demons. "If you're scared, you can close your eyes," Rikuo said. "Y...yes...." said Kana. Hira helped her to escape. Yuna (Kubinashi) sent the message to the main house. "Waka! Are you alright?!" said Tsurara as she ran into the classroom. (Well, Tsurara was from another class) "No, I'm not. Follow me, Tsurara. I think the culprit will show himself here," said Rikuo. Rikuo and Tsurara headed to the rooftop. A shadow appeared before them. "Tee hee hee, wasn't that fun, my lord?" mocked the shadow. "Who are you, and what you want?" demanded Rikuo. The shadow materialized. It was a demon who looked a lot like a human with two long horns on his head and short golden bangs. "I am Arika of the Seven Flames Clan, my lord." he said. "What does the Seven Flames Clan have to do with me? WHy are you attacking the humans?! Taking away the light is not enough?" "Humans? You are also a spirit yourself, my lord. Come to the darkness that you belong...." Arika stretched out his hand. "M..me? I'm only a quarter yokai!" Rikuo yelled. "True, if your hidden identity prolong, sooner or later, your secret will become your weakness...come to us, the Seven Flames Clan. Nura Rikuo, the third heir of the Nura Clan!"

The Seven Flames Clan have made their appearance! What will happen to Rikuo?! Will he become a captive of the Seven Flames Clan? Or shall they become enemies? The humans are on the verge of danger! Will the Nura Clan lose their only successor? Tsurara, will she be able to help the Young Master? Be it the humans, or demons? Which shalt thou be you?