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The Way of a Demon's Heart; Read and find out for yourself
Topic Started: Mar 10 2007, 04:35 PM (3,241 Views)
Kariston
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winget,Apr 17 2007
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sorry folks but you're going have to wait. All of this week I won't be in a position where I could finish the next chapter and post it.

Greetings. What will be, will be.
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A well needed update! *breaths* Finally nearly half way through the story! Whoo ^.^ Hopefully I'll be able to get the next chapter up very soon.

Way of a Demon's Heart
Chapter 5


Claws of a monster dug deeply into the flesh of Setsuna’s shoulder, which caused a strangled whimper to slip through the girl's lips as she was pulled closer to the black fur of the beast. The closer Setsuna was pulled the tighter Setsuna's grip on her princess grew. Soon darkness took their hold as well as eyes drifted shut.

Setsuna always believed she was at least strong enough to protect Konoka; bitterly now she must admit that perhaps she wasn’t. She did her best but her best was just not good enough and perhaps it would never be. She left Konoka long ago to get strong and since then she trained rigorously, but once again it wasn’t good enough.

If the monster doesn’t decide to take care of them, then it would be left in the force of gravity and the sudden stop which the ground would provide. She shouldn’t of ever come back those years ago. Konoka would have been better off in the protection of another, to be close friends of another, and would have been better off in the arm of another.

“Noooo!”

A shrill screamed erupted from Setsuna's throat as she flung one of her arms forwards while the other held as tight as possible onto the object in her grasp. Where was her sword?

Hands and arms! She felt hands and arms on her. Holding her and restraining her. No they weren’t going to take Konoka away from her. They had no right! Thus Setsuna thrashed, kicked, and punched with any free appendage free, and biting whatever fool decided to get to close to her face.

“Secchan!”

Konoka? Of course it was Konoka. Only a voice that sweet could belong to a princess. The voice which slowly eased Setsuna from her frenzy rage long enough to realize that they were no longer on the battle field. As a matter of fact, she wasn’t even outside. No she was inside… in a bed… in the infirmary.

To the right of the bed stood Konoka who now caressed Setsuna’s hands with that of her own, a worried look crossing her features while Setsuna held a look of puzzlement. Her hands losen it's grip on the pillow which she was squizing moments ago. And slowly her eyes shifted around the room and noticed that the ones who where restraining her where Asuna, Mana and even Kaede, but released her when they felt Setsuna wouldn’t continue with her little rampage.

“It’s okay, you were just dreaming at the moment.…” This time it was Asuna who had spoken. Her voice much gentler when compared to her usual louder approach to almost everything.

A dream? Was it all just a dream?… no, it felt too real to simply be just a dream. “But the monsters… and the fight…”

“...all happened, but that was three days ago, de gozaru.”

“Since then you’ve been unconscious.” Now the calm collected voice of Mana had taken her turn at speaking.

Unconscious… three days ago? It was a lot of information to process and her mind was reeling as to what exactly had happened. As her eyes trailed down to her hand which Konoka still held firmly but gently, her last and strongest memory came crashing down on her.

“Ojou-sama! are you alright? Are you hurt?” Her voice was dripping with panic, and Setsuna was once again sitting straight up on her bed; though now free from any type of restraints to hold her back.

Meanwhile Konoka had winced at the sound of the former name used for higher authority. Setsuna was her friend and she wished Setsuna would use words fitting for friendship not that of authority. However, now was not the time to be worried about such silly little things.

“I’m fine Secchan. I am more worried about you. You had received a lot and much more serious injuries then I did…” Konoka’s gaze was lowered as she looked back on the memory. Truth be told she had only woken hours earlier to find her Setsuna in a bruised and bloody shape. “I think… I managed to heal all your wounds. Are YOU alright?”

Setsuna looked on at her princess. Actually now that she thought about it… she wasn’t in any pain. Her princess was strong and so kind. No wonder Konoka was gifted with such a wonderful ability and the fact she would use it on Setsuna...well, it just warmed Setsuna’s heart and caused a small smile to form.

“Thank you Kono-chan.” It was but a whisper so low that the ones around her had to strain their ears to hear it, but it was heard.

Such simple words caused Konoka’s head to perk up and a smile to grow. Setsuna had used her child hood nickname! Though obvious it was just a simple slip of the tongue gone unnoticed by the swordsman. Sadly though the feeling of joy diminished and Konoka’s heart sank as Setsuna bent over in a bow.

“However you should not worry about someone such as myself. In fact, you should of left me be.” Setsuna bit on her tongue to hold back the tears that threatened to fall. “I failed in protecting you. You don’t deserve someone like me by your side. If it wasn’t for…” Wait, what had she been doing before the demons appeared? Actually, how did she get into the infirmary?

Everyone had been standing in silence, taken by surprise by the apology being made. However, the one most shocked was Konoka who stood there frozen. How could her dear friend be once again degrading herself so much? But she was shocked for a second time in the past minute as Setsuna’s head snapped up, her eyes blazing with fury and determination.

”What happened? How did we get here” The question was directed at the three who had been standing without a word and simply watching the drama unfold.

Mana, Asuna, and Kaede looked at each other unsure of whom and how they should answer the question. Even Konoka looked up towards the three. Though stilled dazed and hurt by the apology, she too wanted to know the answer to the question.

True, she had been awake for a few hours now, but the thought never crossed her mind as she sat beside Setsuna’s bed. She was too sick with worry for her friend and thus too preoccupied to think of such things.

As Asuna was about to step forward and answer the question which still hung in the air, the door to the infirmary burst open, revealing one Takamichi.

“I’m sorry if I’m interrupting anything, but the dean has asked to speak with all of you.” His face truly showed off the signs of apology, but at the same time seriousness. “Glad to see you awake and well Setsuna-san, but we must be going.”

Every body nodded unsure of what else they should do at the moment and began to follow the teacher.

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After what felt like an eternity the group finally arrived in front of the Principle’s office. The group had walked in silence after Setsuna refused any offered help, having insisted that she was fine.

Takamichi opened the door allowing the youngsters to enter. As they did Konoka and Setsuna instantly noticed that a few of their other classmates where already waiting. From the left sat Kuu Fei, and Negi. Both whom wore a smile to see their friends alive and well. While on the right sat a rather bored looking Evangeline and Chachamaru. Though true bored and perhaps a bit annoyed even the chibi vampire seemed to be relieved to see every one there.

“Thank you all for coming. The reason I asked you all here today is simply to update you all on the situation and provide information I’m sure all of you are seeking.” From across the room behind a beautifully crafted desk sat Konoemon who spoke with a smile on his face.

“Please take a seat every one! No need to be standing at the door like that!” With this stated the small group who came from the infirmary found their respective seats, and as they did so the oldest of them all continued to speak.
“Ah, Negi-kun, I wish to thank you for informing me that Setsuna had awoken. I was starting to grow worried.” The principle turned his gazed towards the swordsman and offered a warm smile. “I must say it is good to see you on your feet Setsuna.”

As Setsuna lowered her head in a slight bow of sorts ready to offer her appreciation to the statement, the door to the office opened once again this time revealing two women.

“Ah! Kakirah are we getting ourselves lost yet again?” Konoemon had turned his gaze to the two who now entered the room. One indeed being that of a flustered Kakirah, while the other was Shizuna.

Kakirah? Setsuna for the third time that day felt panic. That’s right! Before demons had attacked she had been fighting with Kakirah! Her head swung around, a dangerous glare appearing upon her features.

“You know for someone who is an expert at tracking, you sure seem to have a hard time finding my office.” The principle gave out a throaty chuckle as he continued to tease the woman in front. Aside from Takamichi and the school's councilor, they were the only ones who chuckled at Kakirah’s expense.

While Kakirah had been trying to explain why she was having a hard time getting to the office, the others in the room (aside from Evangeline, Chachamaru, and Setsuna) where either gawking or simply staring at the fuzzy ears, and/or the swishing tail which protruded from Kakirah’s body.

Setsuna on the either hand, instead of laughing or gawking, sat in silence; her eyes never changing from its fierce glare, and her body tense and ready to attack with any encouragement.

The chuckles died down and the principle for the first time that day grew serious. “Now please join us, but first, I wish to thank you.”

Setsuna turned her head to pear the old man she knew for all her life. Thank her? Why on earth would the dean wish to thank this demon!? Her eyes returned to the woman who now stood in silence.

“Thank you very much for saving my granddaughter and Setsuna here from a horrible fate.”
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Jessie
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You have no idea how long have I been waiting for this =.="

Great update ^^
I wonder what really happened during the battle :X
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Finally an update!
Yay~
I'm waiting so long for this fic too!
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winget
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Ya sorry to keep you guys waiting ^^; for the past three weeks I havn't had any time to simply sit down and write. @.@
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As long as you keep updating it's ok :]
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icha-kun
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Yea, that's right!
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ToumaKun
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As long as you keep updating this I'll be happy.
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winget
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Ho shit.... my bad! I got a lap top and after doing so gave my bro my old computer that had the story on it. After a month I kinda forgot about this! BUT HEY! I'm back and got time... sort of, so I'll be posting a new chapter soon if it's still wanted!


>.> It only took a little over a year to get too o_o|||
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Well... for me... it has been so long that I already don't remember a thing from any of the previously chapters :@ so I wonder if I'll keep reading :@

Anyway, it's good to have you back O:


KonoSetsu BANZAII!
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You better continue O:< I spent 4hours reading everything to see that you don't want to continue it? LOL... Continue if you want to, I'll keep reading.
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Long time no see, winget...
I wish you would continue your story~
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Yes. Yes. Please do continue. *nods*
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