Within boundaries

[ansemjafar]

That was a great chapter. I enjoyed it. Well done.

[Haku]

Yeah I really liked the mysterious sort of theme that this chapter had to it, good job.

[Sonja~Soulheart]

Originally Posted by ansemjafar

That was a great chapter. I enjoyed it. Well done.

thank you ^^ glad you enjoyed it ^^

Originally Posted by Haku

Yeah I really liked the mysterious sort of theme that this chapter had to it, good job.

thanks haku :'D

+UPDATE+

latest chappie ^^

Chapter Three: Meeting

Vash felt his body growing cold. The moment he opened his eyes, nothing was in sight, just pitch black darkness. He stood up, looking to both his sides hoping to see anything. He shouted several times, thinking that somebody would notice his shouts but no response came after. A faint light began to shine nearby just in front of Vash. Curious, he went closer towards the light. He reached out to touch the light, which gave off a warm feeling. A voice then sounded after touching the light.

“Feeling better?” said the voice.

Fire flickered as a gust of wind passed by. A man leaned his back against an old hollowed tree. He wore a black tattered cloak along with a mask on his face. The mask was that of a cat with red markings painted on it. It was impossible to tell his age due to the mask. Hearing the man’s voice, Vash sat up immediately shaking his head. He found himself near a tree, covered in a blanket.

“What happened?” Vash asked, rubbing his arm. Bandages were now applied to his wounds.

The man stood up straight looking at him. “You don’t remember anything?”

“The last thing I recall was getting attacked… man did it hurt… but just that and nothing more.” He replied, sounding confused. “Tell me, who are you and when did you get here…uh…”

The masked man grabbed a stick and poked it against the dancing flame. The tip burned to charcoal and broke off. A sigh could be heard from him as he scratched his head.
“Well to be honest it was odd. This forest- Death’s Forest- isn’t some place where ordinary people would wander into. You got to have a special reason to go through this forsaken place.” The man explained, almost sounding depressed. “I just found you already unconscious about to be eaten by that guy,” he said, pointing towards another tree, where the body of a large wolf laid. It had deep gashes and stabs all over its body. Without thinking, Vash retreated hitting his back on the tree.

“Th-that thing was the one that almost killed me?!” he shrieked, pointing a shaking finger. “Look at it! It’s huge!!”

The man was shocked at his reaction but it wouldn’t be obvious anyway, so he kept gazing at the fire in front of him. Vash on the other hand, still was stunned and speechless. The color drained from his face, which still laid eyes on the beast’s diseased body.

“Hey mister,” Vash spoke, his voice trailing off.

“Hmm?”

“Did you…gulp… kill that thing?”

The man just gave a silent nod without changing where he was looking. His hand grabbed something beside the hollowed tree. The object was coved in black cloth but it had the shape of a medium-sized sword.

“Get some rest kid; I’ll take you out of here tomorrow.”

Vash nodded. His green eyes felt heavy; his vision hazy and the rest became dark.

~*~*~*~

“Hmmm… what… I don’t wanna wake up yet,” Vash moaned, covering his head under the blanket. The man started poking him with his cloth covered sword as means of annoying him. Groans were heard and eventually Vash came out looking annoyed, with his hair messed up.

“Bed hair… you better fix that kid.” He said going on ahead.

“Stop calling me that! I’m fifteen years old darnit!” Vash shouted, catching up to him. He carried his boomerang weapon on his back, holding on to a strap that acted as a sort of handle. “Also, I got a name. It’s Vash.” He exclaimed proudly.

The masked man glanced to his shoulder but said nothing. He just shrugged and continued walking. Loud kid…, he thought.

“Weirdo,” mumbled Vash, placing his hands on his pants pockets.

The man suddenly stopped on his tracks. Don’t tell me he heard what I said, he thought as sweat fell from his face. The man’s head turned to his side as if looking at something. Two paths branching of to either side was in front of them. The left side seemed to lead out of the forest since light could be seen but the other path was just as dark as the forest.

“Hey, that’s got to be the way out.” Vash suggested, pointing to the left path.

“Doubt it,” the man snapped, “This is another of Death’s Forest tricks. Go through that path and I’ll bet you’ll be trapped here for a hundred years. Sunlight can never penetrate here.”

Everything became uncomfortably silent after his remark. It was like the forest agreed with him. Vash couldn’t disagree or pick up a fight with him. He was much more familiar and wise than he is. Reluctantly, he just followed him.

“Better than staying a hundred years here...”

Just as he thought, they made it out through the right path. Sunlight could be seen as well as birds flying on the blue sky.

“Fresh air…Freedom!!!” Vash shouted, stretching out. “…what?”

“… weird kid…” the man then left Vash behind and went on ahead. Another town could be seen from where they stood. “Well I’m off. See you later.”

Irritated, he followed him. “You!!! Stop!” he continued to shout all the way until he could catch up. Keela… I know your okay. You made it out of the forest, I’m sure we’ll meet up at the town. I know it..

[~Lenya~]

Huwaaahh!Awesome!!I wouldve flinched if I saw that monster though @_@ Great chappie!I hope Keelas ok D:

[Lycanthrope]

Wow. I read some of this last night and you really drew me into reading this fanfic. I like your writing style; it's very descriptive.

[Sonja~Soulheart]

Originally Posted by ~Lenya~

Huwaaahh!Awesome!!I wouldve flinched if I saw that monster though @_@ Great chappie!I hope Keelas ok D:

thank you lenny xD and you'll know what happens to keela later ^^

Originally Posted by Frozen Fate

Wow. I read some of this last night and you really drew me into reading this fanfic. I like your writing style; it's very descriptive.

thank you!!! :'D sorry btw for what happened awhile back D:

[Lycanthrope]

It was my fault, SS. I needed sleep and was in a pissy mood.

[Haku]

Awesome chapter Sonja, you did a job well done xD.

[Sonja~Soulheart]

Originally Posted by Haku

Awesome chapter Sonja, you did a job well done xD.

thanks a bunch haku!! :'D

btw FF:
ohhh D: ah well, better to forget about it. peace?

[Lycanthrope]

Fo sho, Sonja.

Can't wait for next chapter.

[ansemjafar]

Great chapter my friend. ^_^. I really enjoyed it. The masked man was cool. It was funny when he was poking Vash.

[Sonja~Soulheart]

wow its been ages but finally an update xD;;;; CnC's appriciated :3


Chapter Four: Time to move


The town appeared to be a city and was filled with many travelers, mostly going to shops with weapons. Some of the people however were the townsfolk, and could be told apart because of their clothes. Theirs were simple unlike the travelers who wore distinct clothes and cloaks either tattered or obviously expensive. Vash’s mouth fell down, looking at the whole area. It was such a beautiful and large place.

“Whoa… awesome,” he said.

The masked man turned his head back to see if Vash was still following him. Vash just stood by himself; still amazed. He just sighed and left, shaking his head. He passed two townsfolk gossiping about unusual news.

“Hey did you hear? They said that a famous assassin was heading to this here town,” said the first man.

“What?! No way, are you sure? Well which assassin was it?” asked the second man.

“I heard it was the one who killed thirty in one night in the town of Irus.” The first man replied.

“What?! Unreal!”

The masked man suddenly stopped walking. The news disturbed him greatly. He felt something tugging his arm and he turned to see Vash.

“Stop ditching me darnit!” he complained. “Don’t you feel guilty leaving me alone?”

“Not really, you tagged along…” the man mumbled. He then pointed with his free hand towards a small inn. “If you have nowhere to go, we’ll stay there for the night and tomorrow you get on your way.” He said, going on ahead.

“Pfff, fine. You don’t have to act like a jerk, Mr. whoeveryouare.” Vash looked away when a shop caught his attention. “Hey, I’m just going to see something, and you better get a room with two beds. No way I’m sleeping on the floor you hear?”

Afterwards, Vash ran off to a nearby store. The man shrugged and went in ahead. As requested, he got a room with two beds-one for him and Vash. Going in, he closed the door shut and covered the windows. He placed his bandaged weapon lying in a corner and took his seat at his bed.

“Acting all insensitive? This is a side I haven’t seen from you dear.” giggled a voice. “I do hope your not forgetting why you came here.”

The man shook his head. He turned to the direction where the voice spoke to see a girl, about thirteen in age wearing a green turtleneck top along with a dark green skirt. Her red hair was tied in two ponytails at each side of her head.

“Nyaaah, you don’t look happy to see me.” She said, acting childish. The voice from before, which seemed older, changed into a higher and younger tone.

“I don’t like you impersonating my mother’s voice.” He replied, taking of the cat mask from his face. A pair of bright green eyes looked straight at the girl.

“Awh come on Scythe, I’m bored. And you got to admit that was a good try right?” she giggled. “Sooo… are you gonna work soon?”

Scythe just nodded, lying down his bed. The girl headed for the other bed and started jumping on it. She started talking but he just ignored her.

“Heyyy! Stop ignoring me!” the girl pouted.

Scythe sat back up again facing her. “Why are you here Wisp? Did Sinclaire send you here?”

Wisp shook her head and sat down. “No, but Blaze did. He said he wasn’t really sure if you’d do it.”

Scythe ran his hand against his forehead, brushing off the hair from his face. He moaned for a short while before falling flat on his back again. It wasn’t a good time for him. If Blaze, the fire spirit, didn’t trust him its certain that Dusk, spirit of darkness, didn’t trust him either.

Wisp jumped of the bed and went near Scythe. She smiled saying, “But I think that Scythe can do it! You’ve done a good job erasing the mean humans so far.”

Somehow that statement didn’t make him feel any better. Taking lives wasn’t right no matter how anyone would look at it. He just rolled to the side, trying to sleep. Wisp talked more but she stopped seeing he didn’t listen.

“Awh, your no fun anymore, well I’ll come back to see you again okay?” Wisp said cheerfully, summoning a gust of wind making her vanish from sight. “Make it fast so you can play with me okay!” her voice sounded, little by little fading away.

*~*~*~*~*

“One small dagger, a set of explosives…and a pair of blades?! Wow are you going to war or something?” A shop owner said, surprised of what his customer bought.

“Ah no, but I need them just in case. So how much old man?” Vash asked.

“…I’m not that old kid…” the shop owner replied, his eyebrows meeting.

Vash scratched his head. “Erh, sorry. That won’t cost extra right?”

“…just take it and leave.”

“Geez, that wasn’t offensive in a way.” Vash said, rubbing his head. “What’s wrong with ‘old man’? He looked like he was in his thirties anyway.”

Vash just shrugged and headed back to the inn. He asked the man at the counter where his masked companion was staying at.

“The one with a cat mask? He took the room on the second floor, just near the stairs. Are you his sibling or something?”

Vash just stared at him blankly and went on his way. The question ticked him off and didn’t bother to reply. He reached the second floor and began to turn the knob to the room when three people passed by him.

“I don’t feel safe here at all… the assassin who killed thirty men in a short time is rumored to be staying in this city.” One of them said nervously.

“I know, this sucks. I don’t want to die… not until I get rich or something.” Another said.

“Keep your cool guys. What are the odds of him staying in this inn? Besides, I can beat him anytime.” The third person spoke.

You can beat him eh? You better keep your mouth shut… saying stuff like that can kill you, Vash thought, entering the room. The door closed behind him with the door lock giving a click. Scythe wore the mask on again just in time and sat on a wooden chair. Vash looked at him then headed to his bed. He noticed that the covers were messed up after Wisp’s little visit.

“What happened to my bed? It’s trashed!”

Scythe scratched his head, “It was like that when I woke up… Sorry.”

Vash grumbled on the bed and lay down. Laziness took over and he didn’t bother anymore. He was tired and whatever happens next? He wouldn’t care. Scythe, on the other hand, couldn’t sleep anymore. Too much was on his mind. One thing was clear though. He had to erase a specific person in this city, making his next target…

“Dad, for the last time no!”

A huge door slammed shut in front of a man, who wore armor and was obviously in his forties. A faded scar ran from his forehead to his left eye. He tried to knock on the door once again.

“Iris, don’t be hard headed. You simply must-”

“I SAID NO!” a shout roared from the inside. “I WON’T NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YOU ASK! I’D RATHER DIE!”

The man then gave up and walked away. He sighed returning to his room. Meanwhile, the girl he called Iris was…

“He can’t do this to me! I don’t want to get married!” she said, gritting her teeth. She spied a pillow and began slamming her fist and foot on it.

“I got to do my duty he says… over my dead body! Like marrying some random guy is my duty?! It’s insane!” she shouted more kicking another pillow against the wall.

It went on for hours till she got tired and sick of it. Iris fell face front on her bed but started kicking on the mattress.

“It’s unfair… he can’t do this to me…” Iris got off her bed and headed towards a dainty table with a mirror attached to it. She gazed at her reflection and started twirling her shoulder-length violet hair. Her mint green eyes started to fill with tears.

“Just because I’m an only child means that he can arrange my marriage. I don’t even want to get married yet. For the love of… I’m just seventeen darn it all!”

She kept complaining until her eyes felt heavy. Iris rested her head on the table, still feeling miserable. A thought came to her mind before falling into a deep sleep. And with that she made up her mind…

[Haku]

Finally a update, overall I thought it was really good and well written.

[Sonja~Soulheart]

Originally Posted by Haku

Finally a update, overall I thought it was really good and well written.

thanks Haku :'D might update later or so. anything that should be corrected tho?

[~Lenya~]

Ooooh really awesome chapter!OwO I never guessed the guy was Scythe O_O