[FFML] FFML][MISC][Second chapter]

So here's the long awaited (ey, its nice to dream!) 2 chapter of my little semi-original fic.
Disclaimers and stuff on the first post, and since you probably dont read it, no need to copy paste it here neh? :)
any C&C is highly apreciated =D

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Dark.it's so dark in here. I always loved the dark.then why does it feels so cold and lonely suddenly?

Am I dead?

My head hurts.I'm not dead.

Kage.Kayin saved her.all I could do was watch.

I couldn't protect myself, and I couldn't protect anyone.

But Kayin saved her and he hurt him.

He.who?

Eizo. To where did he brought us?

It's cold.I'm lying on the floor. I must get up. I can't move.

Open my eyes.it hurts. My head hurts. I see light. It hurts my eyes.

I closed them and it's dark again. But I like it. I like the dark.

Noise, steps, someone's coming. It stops. I feel like I'm being watched.

I want to open my eyes but I can't. I'm afraid?

Afraid of what?

I hear a voice. I know this voice. His voice. Eizo. I hate him. I want to kill him.

I can't.I can't move.

Another voice. I know this voice. Kayin. I like his voice.

Friendly. Caring. Worried. Familiar

Hurt? Pain. It hurts. Kayin? They hurting him again?

I must help him.

I can't. I tried and he hurt me.

Am I afraid?

Steps again. I feel him besides me. I wish he just go away.

It's hot.

No. I though it was.

I'm tired.

Tired of being afraid?

No.just tired. I must help him. Open my eyes.

There's light. I like the dark. I don't open my eyes

I'm tired.sleep. I must sleep.

Just a bit.

Mom.Dad gomen ne. I wasn't able to do anything.

Help me.I need help. I'm useless.

Useless.

And I'm tired.and it hurts.

I'm not useless. They were many.excuses. I excuse myself. The weak need excuses. Mom.she said that to me once.

I wont excuse myself.

I won't be afraid anymore.

I'm still tired.

I rest.and then I fight.

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"Hitomi-chan.Hit.Hitomi. Wake up." Someone speaks

"A voice? A familiar voice. I open my eyes and look around. I'm trapped inside a cage with Kayin. My head still hurts. There's less light. It doesn't hurt my eyes anymore. I look at Kayin. He's hurt. Blood. It smells blood. They beat him. And I didn't help him."

"Hitomi-chan. You're alright? I was worried. You were unconscious for many hours.

It's getting dark." Kayin asked. Hitomi looked up to the sky. The sun was going down. She looked at Kayin. He had been beaten. There was blood on his clothes.

"I can't be alright. They beat you because of me. It's my fault."

"Don't say that. It's my fault we got lost. Besides they didn't hurt me that much. They wanted some answers. Don't worry I lied." Kayin tried to smile but failed miserably.

"We must run away. Can you run?" Hitomi asked.

"Not now.sorry. But you're right you must escape. I heard them talking. They want to sell us as slaves. Eizo said we would." Kayin stopped looking down.

"Nani? What did he said?"

"Nothing. We must find a way to run away." He continued.

"I'm going to break this bars and we can escape." Hitomi said closing her hand.

"No wait!" Kayin interrupted. "Eizo is more powerful than we though. He can feel when we use our powers. And I bet he also has some powers."

"Then what do we do? Chew the bars off?" Hitomi asked desperate.

"No. They're going out tomorrow to a last hunt before they return. Eizo will be going with them. I bet they will leave only a guard, if we're lucky maybe none." Kayin said.

"Eizo. I'll get him. I swear." Hitomi said closing her fist. She punched the iron bar. Two drips of blood fell to the ground as a small strain of blood ran down her fingers. Kayin didn't say anything. He hugged her, Hitomi rest her head against his chest. The sun crossed the sky, hiding timidly behind the trees. The sky gained a beautiful and mysterious colour. Orange, yellow and dark blue colours spread covering everything, giving the woods a mysterious aspect. Hitomi observed the Youkais' camp carefully. There were two tents. One was probably were the hunters slept, and the other was either for Eizo or for storing things. Hitomi noticed several crates. Then the tent was surely for Eizo. She hadn't seen him in a while. There were two guards. Hitomi felt something in the air. Kayin must've felt it too as he approached her.

"You feel that too?" He asked.

"Yes. It's him. It's his Ki. He's showing off." Hitomi said. Eizo appeared shortly after with the three men. They were carrying some dead animals. Eizo looked at her. He told something to the other hunters and walked over to the cage.

"I see you're awake now." Eizo crouched looking straight at her. He had very black, shinny eyes. She stared at him with her dark-blue eyes. They stood still for a minute, just looking at each other. Eizo got bored eventually and looked at Kayin.

"Feeling better?" He asked sarcastically.

"Yup. Ready when you are. How's the hand?" Kayin answered not showing a trace of fear or emotion.

"Careful what you wish for. It might come true." He said, with that cynical smile on his face. "So. Hitomi. Would you be kind enough to tell me your last name? Your friend is a bit stubborn.Oh and don't be angry with him he just slipped your name by accident. We didn't like me to."mark" you while you were sleeping." He said. Hitomi felt disgusted.

"You wouldn't dare touch me." She said looking at him.

"Oh, don't worry "pretty face". I just place my mark on you. Consider it a souvenir." One of his man interrupted him.

"Mata ne, Duty calls." He got up and ordered him. "I want her in my tent tonight. Some unfinished business. Oh.and make sure she's well secured."

"But Eizo...we don't have any wards.we only have." The Youkai started.

"Use them." He said walking to his tent. Hitomi noticed he had a sword on his back. The other Youkai looked at her and at Kayin before leaving. Hitomi turned to Kayin. "What the fuck was he talking about?" She asked angrily.

"This." Kayin pushed his hair aside and showed her a black mark, which seemed like a tattoo. "You have one like this." He said. Hitomi rubbed her neck immediately, and tried to have a look just to make sure, but couldn't.

"How?" She asked Kayin.

"I don't know.he placed his hand on my neck and when he took it was there. I just felt like a little burn nothing else. He did the same to you.gomen nasai."

"Don't apologise.It's not your fault." Hitomi said grabbing his hand. The guard appeared a bit later, bringing two plates with some food. They ate it quickly in spite of the horrible taste.

"I'm feeling dizzy." Hitomi said shortly after she finished eating. Kayin looked at her.

"You're just tired. Let's get some sleep. I'm feeling better. We must run away tomorrow." He said with a reassuring smile. Hitomi didn't have a chance to smile back as four Youkais opened the cage where they where. Two held Kayin back, while the others chained her hands and feet. They pushed her out since she could barely move.

"Hitomi!" Kayin screamed trying to help her, but four strong hands held him and forced him back inside.

"Don't worry. I'm going to be alright!" Hitomi said smiling back. The guards pushed her inside Eizo's tent. She lost her balance and fell down.

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Chained. Like some sort of animal. These chains smell of blood. The blood of the animals he hunts and kills. Just like he hunt Kayin and me. He's here looking at me. I want to wipe that smile off his face. He walks to me and helps me get up.he makes me get up with his filthy hands.

"Don't touch me."

"Oh, but I do touch you. You're mine now. That mark of yours is magical. It won't come off. We're going back to the realm after tomorrow and I sell you and your little friend. And don't worry.I'll stop by to visit you often."

What are you talking about you? I'll make you pay for this.

"Young girls like you are very wanted. And I know the right person. He's very rich and powerful. I know he will like you. And your friend.he thinks he's going to a mine. He wouldn't last a minute. But he's cute. There's a lot of demand for young cubbies like him as well."

Anger. His voice, echoing in my ears. I want to jump at him and kill him.

But I can't.

I can't move.

But I can make him pay.

I close my eyes.

And I concentrate.

But nothing happens.

My powers are gone.

"I bet you're confused. I hope you enjoyed your food. Don't worry the effect passes after a couple of hours." Eizo explained, noticing the puzzled look on Hitomi's face.

Useless.

I can't do anything.

No.

I can.

What were the words?

Extermino Cum Deus Facultas (burn with gods power)

"Extermino cum deus facultas" I whispered. I can feel the power in my hands. I let it burst away, one large fireball appearing in front of me before exploding against Eizo chest. He backs away against the cloth of the tent. I smile at him provocatively. He's just a bit hurt. Nothing else. But now he's angry. No more smiles and cynical faces. I smile even as he slaps me hard throwing me to the ground again. I can't get up but I don't care.

"You don't want to see me angry." He starts " The only reason I don't punish you right now is because I need you unharmed, "pretty face"

Pretty face. just shut up you bastard.

"My name is Hitomi Kusanagi. Use it." I'm angry. I'm ashamed, but I'm not ashamed of who I am. "Remember my name."

"Kusanagi? I've heard about that name. I heard it's powerful, very powerful. What a shame you won't be able to live up to it." I'm not afraid of him anymore. I'm disgusted. I feel his hand on my cheek, touching me. He grabs my neck. Air. No air. I'm not afraid. You need me.

Eizo noticed Hitomi's face and tightened his grip. Who does the little brat think she is? Challenging him? Eizo. He was known through all of Makkai as one of the best hunters. Fierce and cunning. And a little brat was making fun of him. That couldn't be. He lifted her from the ground. Hitomi tried to find solid ground to step on trying to get free. He released Hitomi and pushed her against the bed. Hitomi coughed, gasping for air. She tried to get up, leaning on the bed to regain balance. Before she could, Eizo was behind her, pulling her hair.

"Cute ponytail "Kusanagi" very useful. This way I don't need a leash

"Bastard."

Hitomi was on her knees, Eizo forcing her straight by the hair.

Useless again. How can I help anyone if I can't help myself?

He forces me onto the bed.

I don't want to.

I don't have a choice.

He's on top of me.

Get off me.

He's touching me.

Don't touch me.

I try to fight him.

But I'm weak.and he's strong

Mom?

"You need to get stronger."

But how? Now is too late.

He's still touching me.

"You want me to stop? Ask for it. Beg me too. I can do a lot worst to a young girl like you." He speaks.

I won't beg.

But what if it makes him stop?

I'm tired.tired of his hands. On my face.on my neck and chest. Feeling my body.

No.

Don't touch me there.I won't beg.will I?

I'm tired of his breath.

Stop that.

I want to speak.to beg? I open my mouth. No words come out. He's mad again.

"Beg me you little brat. Don't make me hurt that pretty face of yours."

He slaps me

And it hurts.

But he slaps me again.

And it hurts again.

But I won't beg.

Eizo was loosing his mind. He had his hand on her skirt and with the other pulled her top down. But Hitomi wouldn't beg. Her lip had a small cut from the slaps. Eizo tried to force-kiss her but she close her mouth shaking her head violently. Eizo slapped her once more and got up looking at her. She was covered in sweat.

I didn't beg. And he stopped. I've won.

"I was hopping you could be a bit more.amusing. But you're still too young, and yet so stubborn and proud. Where you're going, my next visit will be very different. Pretty face.Hitomi Kusanagi." He left the tent. Two of his men came and dragged me back to the cage were Kayin was. They didn't let me fix myself. They took off the chains and push me inside. My wrists hurt. I feel disgust. Kayin looked at me worried. I realized I'm half naked. I turn around and tidy myself before I dared to face him again. He knows. I didn't want him to. He stretches his hand and touches the side of my lips. I turn my face away. I don't want to be touched. He just cleans the blood from the cut. I smile at him. A fake smile? No.a reassuring smile. He smiles back and it gives strength. And now I'm happy. for tomorrow will be different.

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The cold night fall in the hunter's camp. Hitomi and Kayin slept side-by-side trying to stay warm. They didn't had anything to protect them from the chilling night. However they didn't bother with it, thinking of the escape plan. It was dawn when the hunters woke up. Eizo came out of his tent giving orders to his men. Nets, bows and, some traps and knifes and swords. Hitomi and Kayin were awake, watching them as they prepared themselves. The first rays of sun appeared behind some tree spreading a pale light all over the woods. Before leaving Eizo stopped by their cage.

"I just want you too know. 700.000 gold. Maybe more if they like you. And you know how much I'll pay? 2000, 1000. Cheap. A cheap price. I'll spend every single coin I make with him on you. "Pointing at Kayin" with you. Something for you to think about until I get back. Maybe I'll have a free sample tonight if you decide to be a bit more friendly. "Laughs. He bursts in laughs as if he had heard a joke. Serious. Serious again. His black eyes focusing. "Don't even think of running away. I will know it. I feel everything. I won't go very far. Behave, "pretty face Kusanagi"

He leaves. I know he's telling the truth. When we try to escape, we better be quick. My eyes follow him as he leads his group. Only one stays behind. Weak. He is weak. One of the archers. A minor setback. He doesn't even bother with us. He sits, skinning a wolf. I nod at Kayin. One hour passes quickly. Eizo should be far enough for us to escape. It's time. Freedom. Or.Eizo.

Kayin and Hitomi got up. They had to cut two bars in order to get free. The guard wouldn't notice, at least not until they are outside. But Eizo would feel it if she or Kayin used they powers. Magic. Hitomi tried to remember the right spell but was unable. Fire wouldn't melt the bars, and the other minor ones she knew were more of an amusement than an attack. She closed her eye, gathering her Ki. Now Eizo knew. With one of her darkness balls on each hand she touched the top and bottom supports of the bar. In a matter of seconds, the metal rotted and cracked. She did the same with the other one.

"When I kick the bars the guard will listen." Hitomi started. "Can you push him away?"

"Sure." Kayin winked at her as a sign of confidence.

"Now!" Hitomi screamed as she kicked the bars that snapped and fall to the ground making a loud noise. The guard jumped and looked at them, realizing they were trying to run away. Kayin clasped his hands before opening them again in the direction of the guard.

"Aura blast." The guard was caught on surprise and fell down to the ground. Hitomi and Kayin ran out of the cage. Freedom. Not yet. Soon. Hitomi threw two balls at the guard who was trying to get up, causing him to fall down again.

"That way" She said pointing. Kayin ran towards the relative safety of the woods followed by Hitomi.

Pain

Hitomi screamed as a sharp pain hit her arm.

Blood.

Kayin stopped and look back. Hitomi was holding her arm, blood spurring from a wound. In front of her an arrow.

"Watch out!" He screamed. Hitomi looked back. Another arrow, this time aimed perfectly. She closed her eyes.

The end?

.Only to open them again. The arrow was floating in front of her face, just millimetres of her head.

Kayin

The arrow fell to the ground as Kayin ran to her.

"You alright?" He asked.

"Yes. Domo. The first one just scratched my arm." She answered. She raised her eyes to the camp. One Youkai stood there, grabbing another arrow and pointing at them.

Rage. Anger. Hate. I smell my blood. And now I'll smell his.

Hitomi and Kayin both realized Eizo, had left another guard hiding in case they tried to escape.

"Now what?" Kayin asked.

"Weak. He's weak! Now, we kill him." She replied.

"Nani?" Before Kayin could finish Hitomi was already running towards the Youkai. He shot the arrow at her. Kayin raised his hand to stop it before it was two late. However Hitomi ducked and the arrow went flying into a tree. Hitomi was right in front of the Youkai.

Die. Just die.

She jumped at him, kicking him in the chest. At the same time she opened her hands who gained a black tone. She touched his face before he fell down, while she rolled over landing softly, the Youkai laying on the ground behind her.

Beaten. Weak. Now you die.

Hitomi turned at him. He was holding his face screaming with pain. She grabbed a rock. Kayin looked at her surprised. Was she the Hitomi he knew? So happy and full of life. Where was she? All he could see was a cold killer. Her instincts had transformed her. Her true heritage like he overheard one day when his mother was talking to Mrs Kusanagi. He never gave it seconds thoughts until now

"HITOMI-CHAN. YAMETE. We've won. Let's get out of here." He screamed. She looked at him.

Stop? No. I won't stop. He's helpless and weak. When I was weak they didn't care. Why should I?

"No. He dies. They all do. Look at what they've done to you. Look at what they've done too me. They didn't stop. I won't stop" Mom. I'm strong. The way you wish me to. I'm not afraid. I'm not a child.

Kayin ran towards her and stood in front of the fallen Youkai.

"Don't. You're not like that." He said. Hitomi looked into his eyes and nodded.

I'm not.I can't? Who cares? He. He does.

Hitomi smiled at him.

Danger

Her smile changed to horror when she noticed the first Youkai behind Kayin with his sword raised, ready to strike.

"Kayin! Get out!" Hitomi screamed. Kayin felt as if his blood had been drained. He looked behind and saw the Youkai. He didn't have time to think, but his body reacted and jumped to the side. Hitomi threw the rock against the first Youkai hitting him in the forehead. He stood motionless for a second before falling forward, still holding his sword.

Blood. I smell blood again.

I don't see anything.

Why?

WHY?

My eyes.

Are closed.

Afraid again.

Must open.

My eyes.

Hitomi didn't look as the hunter fell. In front of her laid two fallen Youkais. One stabbed in the chest, trespassed by his friend's sword. He tried to grab the blade of the sword. His body shaking convulsive. He coughed and suddenly stood motion-less.

Hitomi and Kayin looked at him surprised. He was really dead.

"It looks like I've underestimated you two."

I shiver.

A cold shiver down my spine.

His voice.

In my ears.

Failure.

Too slow.

Too weak.

It's my fault.

I should've run.

Now we're lost.

And I'm only a child again

And again.

I'm afraid.