Here we go guys! Something to make up for my lack of uploading and the crappy short chapter last time :D
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Taking her seat on the silk cushion Kagura kept her head lowered subtly, her eyes glued to the floor in the manner that Yato law stated women should sit when in the presence of powerful males. She snickered to herself at that thought. Judging by the auras of all those present in the room, the only challenge she would have in this whole shenanigan would be if she had to battle her brother. But it wasn't like that was going to happen, right?
Next to her Kamui cleared his throat before announcing.
"As you all know. We have gathered here in order to host a competition in order to find a future husband for my dearest sister and to create the future heir of the Yato clan. A child who has been predicted by an infamous forecaster to be the decimator of entire races, yes, the strongest creature in existence." Kamui smiled at this as he saw the widening of eyes around him.
Some of the weaker characters in the room were already shifting in their positions, anxious to get their hands on wealth and power. Others remained silent and directed their gaze elsewhere. One man in particular, who came across to have no potential power or aura whatsoever caught Kamui's eye. Simply because his intense gaze was intently focused on the woman beside him.
Narrowing his eyes, he decided to lay out his position.
"The competitions will begin tomorrow. By the end of the day, there will be four people remaining to compete in the semi-finals. I should probably let you all know that I will be included in this battle. However, to prevent me from wasting my time on weaklings, I will only be participating in the final round."
At this Kagura's whole body went rigid. He was participating! Yato tradition was very different to that of Human's regarding marriage and procreation. Her race conceived and gave birth very differently to any other's and very frequently there were sibling's that married and produced offspring to ensure the continuation of an uncontaminated bloodline.
Despite this, she was still surprised that Kamui would be entering. Surely he wasn't interested in her after calling her weak so many times previously. Sighing, she could only pray that someone defeated him in the finals.
The person who was the overall winner of the competitions had to defeat Kagura in battle in order to become her partner and she severely doubted that she would be the successor if the siblings had to battle.
Raising her head a little to peek through her thick dark lashes, she noticed a handsome young man with two swords strapped to his sides staring intently at her. He had long dark brown hair that was tied into a ponytail at the base of his skull. His tanned skin made his emerald eyes sparkle in the dim lighting and Kagura had to supress a shudder as he lifted one slender lip into a slight boyish smirk.
She was startled out of her thoughts as three burly guards burst through the sliding screen, undoubtedly lesser Yato clansmen.
"Kamui-Taicho! We have discovered an intruder in the guard!" The first guard said, evidently flustered.
Kamui's eyes opened and his lips turned up in a sadistic smirk.
"Heeehh? Is that so? Bring him in. Let's see how our brave imposter fares in front of an audience consisting the galaxy's finest."
"But sir, when he was discovered he killed the ten guards that were trying to restrain him. He fights like a monster sir, we had to tranquilize him." The guard glanced at the two behind him, who both nodded in nervous confirmation.
"Which makes things much more interesting. Bring him to me." Kamui left no room for argument as everyone in the room sat and waited to see their so called monstrous intruder.
...
Kagura shifted uncomfortably on the cushion trying to think of any way in which she could escape being sold off to one of the hulky men currently sat in the room with her. Her thoughts were once again rudely interrupted when the guards returned , hauling some person roughly into the middle of the room so all eyes would be on him or her.
The guards dispersed, no longer blocking her view and Kagura had to supress a gasp at who was sat there before her.
Her eyes glinted with fury and recognition when they locked with the maroon brown ones of the man who had made love to her just the other night. Her heart swelled and constricted with worry but she knew that the only way she knew to protect him was to pretend that she did not know him.
Unbeknownst to her, Kamui was watching her aura fluctuate discreetly with the different emotions encompassing her.
Before anything could be said of the intruder, the man with the long brown ponytail and twin swords cleared his throat and stood.
"Hope you don't mind me interrupting, but me and some of the other men were wondering if there was going to be a test of strength or battle for the lovely lady Kagura to prove herself to us in."
Kamui growled and others murmured at the lack of respect shown towards Kagura, however he continued.
"We know that there are very few female Yato women left and those that are born are never trained to fight as the Yato race cannot afford to lose them in battle. How are we to know that she has not remained inside for the majority of her life like all the others, being preened for motherhood and a married life?"
He placed his hands on his hips and gave a condescending look to Kagura, who was currently clenching her fists in anger. "To be honest, I wouldn't mind doing the honours. I'm sure it'd save all of us here some precious time, once I've proved to everyone there are stronger gals out there" He added with a wink.
Kagura smirked. The fool had just outright offered her a challenge, something which could never be refused by Yato. But obviously this idiot didn't know about it.
She looked up to Kamui, seeking his permission. His eyes glinted dangerously and he nodded to her, giving her permission to destroy the stuck up asshole.
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Okita watched in disbelief and rage as the man insulted his woman. He was shocked to see Kagura stand slowly, the epitome of grace and beauty as her hair ornaments tinkled like bells.
Choking silence surrounded the room before Kamui spoke to the swordsman.
"Your name?"
"Saburai." Was returned to him with a cold glare.
"Well then Saburai-san, I do believe you just issued a challenge to my imotou" He said grinning. "Let the battle commence"
With that, Kagura's head snapped up as her image disappeared, only to reappear delivering a solid roundhouse kick to Saburai's head. He flew straight through the wall, causing the room to be engulfed in thick clouds of dust and smoke.
Noticing that the guards holding him down were disorientated, Okita rushed through their human barrier towards the hole in the wall which Kagura had disappeared through. He was greeted with the sight of Kagura punching Saburai in the stomach before he could even collect himself from her last blow, the sound of at least four cracking ribs were heard.
"Kagura!" Okita shouted, running forward to her, intent on grabbing her and escaping from the ship in the midst of the chaos.
She turned around and met his eyes, shocked and relieved to see that he was okay. However, this was a fatal error on her behalf as It gave Saburai the opportunity to organize himself and plunge one of his swords straight into Kagura's upper torso, just missing her heart and vital arteries.
Kagura's stance faltered and she stumbled forward. She saw Saburai make his way to Okita, who was currently unarmed and rendered defenceless.
Cursing, she reached back and wrenched the sword from her, not making a sound as the intense pain ran through her body and made her vision become blurry.
Okita's eyes widened as he saw her approaching and Saburai, noticing this, spun round with his sword prepared to block an attack. However, it was too late for the poor man as his own sword sliced through his neck with such force it sent his whole body flying after the severed appendage.
Putting her hand against the puncture wound just above the valley in-between her breasts, Kagura coughed up some more blood, sinking to her knees. Okita rushed forward to her, but was restrained by the guards who had finally caught with him.
"I love you" She smiled, tears running from her eyes, her vision growing dimmer by the second. As her body became numb she heard Okita screaming out her name as he was dragged away and as she lost the ability to keep herself upright, she fell forward into strong arms.
The last thing she saw were two bright blue eyes glittering with concern before she succumbed to the darkness.
Dun Dun Dunnnn! =O