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Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	She was quiet for what felt like hours and anxiety crawled under his skin."You came for me..." She whispered, voice tight amd strained. Was she going to cry?
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He could barely see her expression in the dark of the forest, even when Amaya herself gave off a soft glow. Of course I did, Akihime, you re my family..
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"You sent me away...when I came to bring you home..." He could hear her crying now, "even after I confessed my feelings to you...you wouldn't come home..." She remembered how angry he was, how anguished he was, and how close his fire came to her, "I felt for sure you hated me...!"
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He was quiet, sitting still in the dark before she saw him move closer. Yukimura held her tightly, smelling heavily of smoke. I m sorry Akihime.. I know it doesn t mean much.. But I couldn t risk hurting you.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Her face scrunched up more and she wailed into his chest, holding onto him tightly."You big idiot! I didn't care about that! I lived with you all my life, I knew what you could and couldn't do! You wouldn't have hurt me even if the fire itself came to life!"
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Yukimura didn t know what to say to her, even now he feared he might lose construal of his magic again and hurt Akihime. I m sorry.. Was all he could mutter as he held her.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	She hiccuped and shook her head, "Baka...just keep holding me...you have nothing to be sorry for..."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Yukimura nodded, doing just that, holding Akihime against his chest and listening to the forest around them.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Could you make us a fire...?" She asked softly after a while, "I can try to...figure out beds..."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Yukimura slowly pulled away, looking around. We should travel further away, fire might give our location if they re still searching..
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	She frowned softly but nodded, "Of course..."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Jin didn t know how long she had been imprisoned by Matsunaga, or how much of her magic had been siphoned, all she knew was she didn t have much time left before she was dead, and all of her magic taken.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Matsunaga was off on another expedition, leaving her to die slowly alone. It was awful, there would be nothing left of her, not even a tree. She had hoped to see Kojurou one last time.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	A good majority of Jin s body had turned into a silver looking wood, the chains keeping her secured to the wall keeping her from moving as her flesh turned to wood.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	It wasn't long before she heard movement. Oh good, Matsunaga was back for more torture."Jin dono?" Kojurou's voice called.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Jin flinched at his voice, completely blind from slowly benign petrified. Kojurou..? She called back, the lower half of her face and throat still flesh, along with various other parts of her.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	She could hear him make his way toward her and she heard hin gasp softly."God, what has he done to you?" He asked and she faintly felt hin touch her.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	She let out a soft noise of relief at the gentle touch, having a faint laugh. He s killing me... Taking the magic from my body for himself..
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"If I can find the siphon, I believe I can free you...get you back to the forest.." He said.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Bracelet.. She rasped. He put some sort of bracelet on.. I couldn t remove it..
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He looked amd tried to grab it, only to have it zap him. A failsafe of some kind, to keep a magical entity from removing it. "I'll have to find something to remove it with.'
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	You shouldn t be here, you re in danger if he comes back while you re here She frowned softly. He ll kill you.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"That's a risk I'm willing to take.." He said gently, "Masamune sama has Megohime dono, he'll be fine without me.." He looked around and found a gaudy looking weapon hanging on the wall and grabbed it, turning it to the blunt side so he wouldn't cut Jin as he began beating at the bracelet
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Jin felt her heart ache, and she would ve shed tears had her eyes not been petrified. Kojurou... Please don t risk your life for what little of mine I have left.. She said softly.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"I will not leave you to die." He stated and hit the bracelet harder, watching the metal weaken.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Then I am in your debt.. She said softly, feeling each hit, but feeling no pain in her petrified skin.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Once the metal was weak enough, he flipped it to the sharp edge and cut through it with a few hard swings, watching it clatter to the ground.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	With the siphon gone, Jin felt relief, but now she had to have the chains unwrapped from her. I don t know if I ll be able to walk.. She admitted.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"I'll carry you if I must." He said and reached to break the chains.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	The chains broke with little resistance, simple iron chains with no magical protection. Jin was tired from having so much of her magic removed from her body, yet she found herself unable to fall asleep or even lose conciousness.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He picked her up carefully and hurried to leave, not wanting to toy with fate anymore than he already had.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Thank you, Kojurou.. Jin said softly, strangely light despite now being mostly made of wood.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He shook his head, "It was no trouble. The forest needed you returned, and I greatly missed your company."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	I missed your company as well.. You bring me a calm I haven t felt in so long.. She said softly.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He almost tripped, not expecting her to say something like that, blushing faintly, "Th Thank you.."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	You can t take me back to the estate.. She said after a while. That hunter will be back after me, you ll all be in danger.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He shook his head, "I've been talking to the others who share the forest. They're willing to help me create a barrier to hide you. That monster won't harm you ever again."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	I cannot hide forever, Kojurou.. Jin reminded him. But for now the place I need to be is in my grotto, I need to rebuild my strength, undo what he s done to this body.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He nodded, "We'll all make him pay for what he's done to you and the others."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Kojurou. Her voice became firm. Do not seek him out.. he s more dangerous than originally thought he has the powers of many old gods, he s been hunting and killing them, claiming their powers for himself.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He stopped for a moment, to mainly catch his breath."I'll find a way. He'll bring himself here, I'm sure. I'll see what I can do to stop him when he gets here."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	You shouldn t face him head on. She was almost painfully tired at that point, having been without sleep for days. His magic is far beyond mine.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He nodded and carried on, "We'll cross that bridge when we get to it. For now, let's get you home."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Jin was silent for more of the trek, probably resting, which could hardly be blamed since the majority of her magic had been removed. When they reached her forest, Jin stirred again, not speaking but Kojurou could tell she was awake. The water... Just set me into the water. She said softly.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He nodded and carried her to the pond, carefully setting her into the water's edge.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Jin felt the cool water on her flesh, and the best she could, dragged herself further into the water, letting herself sink beneath the surface.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He exhaled, hoping he got her here in time to reverse what had happened. He rubbed his sore arms from carrying her before heading to the manor.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Jin had told Kojurou that she d be able to heal herself with time, but he still couldn t help but worry about her. What if the hunter had taken too much magic and she couldn t be saved? He could do nothing but wait.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	The spirits did their part and created a barrier with their combined magicks to conceal her while she healed.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Jin lay at the bottom of the pond, small water and play spirits working together to create what looked like a seed pod around her, protection of some sorts for her physical being while she regained magic that lay dormant in the forest.Back at the estate, Megohime and Masamune has just bid farewell to Motochika and Ren, who were returning to the sea.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Motochika said he would return with hair from his son's head to allow Megohime to find Nana for him. When Kojurou came through the door, Masamune looked over before rushing to him."Kojurou!""Ah, Masamune sama...forgive my extended absence."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Kojurou s back? Megohime peeked out from some shadows when she heard Masamune speak up, seeing Kojurou and emerging fully. Hey! I was sure you d forgotten us!
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He smiled softly, genuine joy filling his chest."No, my task merely took longer than I had originally intended. I will not leave like that again.""Thank God. It's been awful not hearing you squawk all day." Masamune teased.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He was glad to see his master and fellow familiar in good health and spirits, and for a moment from felt completely relieved, like all had been solved for the most part.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Things would be ok, he felt. They would be prepared for when Matsunaga reared his head.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Did anything come of your travels? Any news on that god? Megohime asked as she moved to sit down on the nearby couch.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Oh, that's right."Yes, I found where the hunter took her. She is safe back in the forest..""Nice, Kojurou." Masamune grinned but Kojurou did not smile."I may have brought danger back to our home.."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime s smile faded, and she sat up. Why? Did the hunter have friends? She asked, staring at him intently now.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He shook his head, "No...he is a single man with the power of countless old gods at his command.""Oh Jesus." Masamune muttered.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime stared at him with wide eyes, trying to find the words to say to him. And you lead him here..!? The fur on her tail bristled, and she got back onto her feet. A regular hunter can wipe out an entire Coven, and you brought one here that has subjugated old gods..?!
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Mego, relax, we can handle one guy." Masamune said. Kojurou frowned softly."Yes, I am aware of what I've done...but I am no fool. I will do what I can to stop him."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Masamune, if he s stolen the power from gods, the three of us won t be enough to counter him, he could wipe us all out easily! She argued.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Masamune glanced at her, "Do you think we would need to ask for...his help...?" A cold chill crawled up Megohime's spine slowly and she could almost hear a familiar chuckle.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime couldn t help but glance around the room, as if making sure he wasn t around. I don t know, he might want something.. payment.. What if he hurts you..?
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"I won't allow that." Kojurou stated firmly. Masamune grinned."See? I'll be fine!"
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime made a face, but didn t push the matter, only giving a nod. Ok..
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"We'll be ok, I trust Kojurou with my life. Always have." Masamune said before he hugged her, "Plus, we have you! An all powerful demon "
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime s face flushed, and she grumbled softly. Ok, ok..! She relented, but a small part of her was still uneasy.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Masamune smiled and kissed her cheek gently, "You worry way too much."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	The rest of the night was spent discussing attack and defense plans, but once Masamune and Kojurou finally went to sleep, Megohime left the estate. She traveled deep into the hills beyond the woods, setting up a summoning circle before making a sacrifice with blood from her hand.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Well, well, well " Lucifer appeared before her and gave a bitter smile, "Hello, beloved "
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime couldn t help glancing away. Don t call me that. She said quietly, feeling overwhelming fear with him being so close. I didn t waste my blood for a social visit.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Of course not. It never is a social call." He stated dully.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	I want more power need it. She said, keeping her voice firm and head held high. You ve cursed me with this body, but it doesn t hold enough power.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He stared at her, before he snorted a laugh that grew into a full on cackle. "You're fucking me, right?"
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime almost faltered, but she had to stay strong, she had to do this to be able to protect Masamune. She knew he wasn t going to just give her more power for free, especially not after she ran away from him. I ll give you a child. It was all she could come up with, the only thing that held merit to him.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	His expression dropped, brows set in a scowl, "You're lying."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	I wouldn t say it if I wasn t serious. She retorted, the idea of him even touching her making her skin crawl. I need the magic now, I don t have time to waste.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"What's so important you need more power? That you're willing to give me a child?" He asked.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	What does it matter to you if you get what you want? Megohime scowled. Will you do it or not?
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He scowled and gave an unhappy noise before sticking out his hand, "Deal."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime didn t want to touch him at all if she could avoid it, but she had to seal the deal, so she took his hand.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He gave a firm shake and a familiar awful feeling moved over her."You'll have more then."
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime had to fight the urge to vomit, swallowing hard and nodding. Then you ll have your child. She muttered.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He pulled his hand back and made a noise, "Are we done here?"
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Yeah. She pulled away and took a step back. That s all I wanted.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He huffed and vanished in the blink of an eye. That was that. She always hated talking to him.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	She didn t know when he would come to collect her promise of beating him a child, but for now she got what she wanted. She would have more magical prowess to protect Masamune with. Erasing the evidence of a summoning circle in the dirt, she started her trek back home, mind racing.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	It felt like a long walk back to the manor, was it this long before? Maybe because she wasn't really paying attention.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime didn t pay any mind to it, continuing on until the manor was in sight, heading for the front door.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	As soon as she opened the door, she was slammed in the back and knocked forward flat on her face.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime fell forward hard, but she wasn t stunned for long, pushing herself up and looking over her shoulder to see who had attacked her, baring her teeth and allowing her claws to extend.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"I did not expect Date to employ a demon. He's either very brave or very stupid." Matsunaga said flatly. This must have been the witch hunter.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime s eyes met his, and fear gripped her tight, making her freeze in place. How did you get in here... the barrier..
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Do you really think some barrier can stop me?" He asked her, looking unamused.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime knew they weren t anywhere near prepared to deal with this hunter, if he could break through the barrier without issue, what else could he do? Leathery wings sprouted from her back and she spun away from him, knowing she had to alert Masamune and Kojurou. Masamune!!
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	He took an odd looking chain from his pouch, "I will admit, I haven't fought a demon in quite some time, so I'm a little under prepared." He said before he swung the chain around her body, binding her wings to her back and her arms at her sides. Immediately, she felt like she was on fire, like she was on the stake all over again. It was immense and it was awful.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Megohime s eyes widened, and she collapsed with a terrible scream of agony. She tried to change her form, one that would allow her to escape the chain, but she found herself unable to change form. She collapsed to the floor, mouth open with a silent scream as she writhed and tried to free herself of the chain.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	"Mego!!" Masamune rushed down the stairs, sending a massive shock of lightning at Matsunaga, who was forced to release the chain to move out of the way.
Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)	Even after the chain unwrapped from her body she felt searing pain, but she didn t sit there for long. Immediately she took flight away from Matsunaga, barely managing to clear the banister of the second floor and collapsing at Masamune s feet, trembling and clenching her teeth in agony. It s the hunter..! He got through the barrier somehow..!

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

She was quiet for what felt like hours and anxiety crawled under his skin."You came for me..." She whispered, voice tight amd strained. Was she going to cry?

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He could barely see her expression in the dark of the forest, even when Amaya herself gave off a soft glow. Of course I did, Akihime, you re my family..

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"You sent me away...when I came to bring you home..." He could hear her crying now, "even after I confessed my feelings to you...you wouldn't come home..." She remembered how angry he was, how anguished he was, and how close his fire came to her, "I felt for sure you hated me...!"

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He was quiet, sitting still in the dark before she saw him move closer. Yukimura held her tightly, smelling heavily of smoke. I m sorry Akihime.. I know it doesn t mean much.. But I couldn t risk hurting you.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Her face scrunched up more and she wailed into his chest, holding onto him tightly."You big idiot! I didn't care about that! I lived with you all my life, I knew what you could and couldn't do! You wouldn't have hurt me even if the fire itself came to life!"

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Yukimura didn t know what to say to her, even now he feared he might lose construal of his magic again and hurt Akihime. I m sorry.. Was all he could mutter as he held her.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

She hiccuped and shook her head, "Baka...just keep holding me...you have nothing to be sorry for..."

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Yukimura nodded, doing just that, holding Akihime against his chest and listening to the forest around them.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"Could you make us a fire...?" She asked softly after a while, "I can try to...figure out beds..."

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Yukimura slowly pulled away, looking around. We should travel further away, fire might give our location if they re still searching..

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

She frowned softly but nodded, "Of course..."

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Jin didn t know how long she had been imprisoned by Matsunaga, or how much of her magic had been siphoned, all she knew was she didn t have much time left before she was dead, and all of her magic taken.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Matsunaga was off on another expedition, leaving her to die slowly alone. It was awful, there would be nothing left of her, not even a tree. She had hoped to see Kojurou one last time.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

A good majority of Jin s body had turned into a silver looking wood, the chains keeping her secured to the wall keeping her from moving as her flesh turned to wood.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

It wasn't long before she heard movement. Oh good, Matsunaga was back for more torture."Jin dono?" Kojurou's voice called.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Jin flinched at his voice, completely blind from slowly benign petrified. Kojurou..? She called back, the lower half of her face and throat still flesh, along with various other parts of her.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

She could hear him make his way toward her and she heard hin gasp softly."God, what has he done to you?" He asked and she faintly felt hin touch her.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

She let out a soft noise of relief at the gentle touch, having a faint laugh. He s killing me... Taking the magic from my body for himself..

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"If I can find the siphon, I believe I can free you...get you back to the forest.." He said.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Bracelet.. She rasped. He put some sort of bracelet on.. I couldn t remove it..

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He looked amd tried to grab it, only to have it zap him. A failsafe of some kind, to keep a magical entity from removing it. "I'll have to find something to remove it with.'

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

You shouldn t be here, you re in danger if he comes back while you re here She frowned softly. He ll kill you.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"That's a risk I'm willing to take.." He said gently, "Masamune sama has Megohime dono, he'll be fine without me.." He looked around and found a gaudy looking weapon hanging on the wall and grabbed it, turning it to the blunt side so he wouldn't cut Jin as he began beating at the bracelet

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Jin felt her heart ache, and she would ve shed tears had her eyes not been petrified. Kojurou... Please don t risk your life for what little of mine I have left.. She said softly.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"I will not leave you to die." He stated and hit the bracelet harder, watching the metal weaken.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Then I am in your debt.. She said softly, feeling each hit, but feeling no pain in her petrified skin.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Once the metal was weak enough, he flipped it to the sharp edge and cut through it with a few hard swings, watching it clatter to the ground.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

With the siphon gone, Jin felt relief, but now she had to have the chains unwrapped from her. I don t know if I ll be able to walk.. She admitted.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"I'll carry you if I must." He said and reached to break the chains.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

The chains broke with little resistance, simple iron chains with no magical protection. Jin was tired from having so much of her magic removed from her body, yet she found herself unable to fall asleep or even lose conciousness.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He picked her up carefully and hurried to leave, not wanting to toy with fate anymore than he already had.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Thank you, Kojurou.. Jin said softly, strangely light despite now being mostly made of wood.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He shook his head, "It was no trouble. The forest needed you returned, and I greatly missed your company."

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

I missed your company as well.. You bring me a calm I haven t felt in so long.. She said softly.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He almost tripped, not expecting her to say something like that, blushing faintly, "Th Thank you.."

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

You can t take me back to the estate.. She said after a while. That hunter will be back after me, you ll all be in danger.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He shook his head, "I've been talking to the others who share the forest. They're willing to help me create a barrier to hide you. That monster won't harm you ever again."

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

I cannot hide forever, Kojurou.. Jin reminded him. But for now the place I need to be is in my grotto, I need to rebuild my strength, undo what he s done to this body.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He nodded, "We'll all make him pay for what he's done to you and the others."

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Kojurou. Her voice became firm. Do not seek him out.. he s more dangerous than originally thought he has the powers of many old gods, he s been hunting and killing them, claiming their powers for himself.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He stopped for a moment, to mainly catch his breath."I'll find a way. He'll bring himself here, I'm sure. I'll see what I can do to stop him when he gets here."

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

You shouldn t face him head on. She was almost painfully tired at that point, having been without sleep for days. His magic is far beyond mine.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He nodded and carried on, "We'll cross that bridge when we get to it. For now, let's get you home."

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Jin was silent for more of the trek, probably resting, which could hardly be blamed since the majority of her magic had been removed. When they reached her forest, Jin stirred again, not speaking but Kojurou could tell she was awake. The water... Just set me into the water. She said softly.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He nodded and carried her to the pond, carefully setting her into the water's edge.

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Jin felt the cool water on her flesh, and the best she could, dragged herself further into the water, letting herself sink beneath the surface.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He exhaled, hoping he got her here in time to reverse what had happened. He rubbed his sore arms from carrying her before heading to the manor.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Jin had told Kojurou that she d be able to heal herself with time, but he still couldn t help but worry about her. What if the hunter had taken too much magic and she couldn t be saved? He could do nothing but wait.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

The spirits did their part and created a barrier with their combined magicks to conceal her while she healed.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Jin lay at the bottom of the pond, small water and play spirits working together to create what looked like a seed pod around her, protection of some sorts for her physical being while she regained magic that lay dormant in the forest.Back at the estate, Megohime and Masamune has just bid farewell to Motochika and Ren, who were returning to the sea.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Motochika said he would return with hair from his son's head to allow Megohime to find Nana for him. When Kojurou came through the door, Masamune looked over before rushing to him."Kojurou!""Ah, Masamune sama...forgive my extended absence."

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Kojurou s back? Megohime peeked out from some shadows when she heard Masamune speak up, seeing Kojurou and emerging fully. Hey! I was sure you d forgotten us!

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He smiled softly, genuine joy filling his chest."No, my task merely took longer than I had originally intended. I will not leave like that again.""Thank God. It's been awful not hearing you squawk all day." Masamune teased.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He was glad to see his master and fellow familiar in good health and spirits, and for a moment from felt completely relieved, like all had been solved for the most part.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Things would be ok, he felt. They would be prepared for when Matsunaga reared his head.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Did anything come of your travels? Any news on that god? Megohime asked as she moved to sit down on the nearby couch.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Oh, that's right."Yes, I found where the hunter took her. She is safe back in the forest..""Nice, Kojurou." Masamune grinned but Kojurou did not smile."I may have brought danger back to our home.."

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Megohime s smile faded, and she sat up. Why? Did the hunter have friends? She asked, staring at him intently now.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He shook his head, "No...he is a single man with the power of countless old gods at his command.""Oh Jesus." Masamune muttered.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Megohime stared at him with wide eyes, trying to find the words to say to him. And you lead him here..!? The fur on her tail bristled, and she got back onto her feet. A regular hunter can wipe out an entire Coven, and you brought one here that has subjugated old gods..?!

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"Mego, relax, we can handle one guy." Masamune said. Kojurou frowned softly."Yes, I am aware of what I've done...but I am no fool. I will do what I can to stop him."

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Masamune, if he s stolen the power from gods, the three of us won t be enough to counter him, he could wipe us all out easily! She argued.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Masamune glanced at her, "Do you think we would need to ask for...his help...?" A cold chill crawled up Megohime's spine slowly and she could almost hear a familiar chuckle.

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Megohime couldn t help but glance around the room, as if making sure he wasn t around. I don t know, he might want something.. payment.. What if he hurts you..?

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"I won't allow that." Kojurou stated firmly. Masamune grinned."See? I'll be fine!"

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Megohime made a face, but didn t push the matter, only giving a nod. Ok..

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"We'll be ok, I trust Kojurou with my life. Always have." Masamune said before he hugged her, "Plus, we have you! An all powerful demon "

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Megohime s face flushed, and she grumbled softly. Ok, ok..! She relented, but a small part of her was still uneasy.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Masamune smiled and kissed her cheek gently, "You worry way too much."

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The rest of the night was spent discussing attack and defense plans, but once Masamune and Kojurou finally went to sleep, Megohime left the estate. She traveled deep into the hills beyond the woods, setting up a summoning circle before making a sacrifice with blood from her hand.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"Well, well, well " Lucifer appeared before her and gave a bitter smile, "Hello, beloved "

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Megohime couldn t help glancing away. Don t call me that. She said quietly, feeling overwhelming fear with him being so close. I didn t waste my blood for a social visit.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"Of course not. It never is a social call." He stated dully.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

I want more power need it. She said, keeping her voice firm and head held high. You ve cursed me with this body, but it doesn t hold enough power.

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He stared at her, before he snorted a laugh that grew into a full on cackle. "You're fucking me, right?"

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Megohime almost faltered, but she had to stay strong, she had to do this to be able to protect Masamune. She knew he wasn t going to just give her more power for free, especially not after she ran away from him. I ll give you a child. It was all she could come up with, the only thing that held merit to him.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

His expression dropped, brows set in a scowl, "You're lying."

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I wouldn t say it if I wasn t serious. She retorted, the idea of him even touching her making her skin crawl. I need the magic now, I don t have time to waste.

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"What's so important you need more power? That you're willing to give me a child?" He asked.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

What does it matter to you if you get what you want? Megohime scowled. Will you do it or not?

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He scowled and gave an unhappy noise before sticking out his hand, "Deal."

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Megohime didn t want to touch him at all if she could avoid it, but she had to seal the deal, so she took his hand.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He gave a firm shake and a familiar awful feeling moved over her."You'll have more then."

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Megohime had to fight the urge to vomit, swallowing hard and nodding. Then you ll have your child. She muttered.

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He pulled his hand back and made a noise, "Are we done here?"

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Yeah. She pulled away and took a step back. That s all I wanted.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He huffed and vanished in the blink of an eye. That was that. She always hated talking to him.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

She didn t know when he would come to collect her promise of beating him a child, but for now she got what she wanted. She would have more magical prowess to protect Masamune with. Erasing the evidence of a summoning circle in the dirt, she started her trek back home, mind racing.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

It felt like a long walk back to the manor, was it this long before? Maybe because she wasn't really paying attention.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Megohime didn t pay any mind to it, continuing on until the manor was in sight, heading for the front door.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

As soon as she opened the door, she was slammed in the back and knocked forward flat on her face.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Megohime fell forward hard, but she wasn t stunned for long, pushing herself up and looking over her shoulder to see who had attacked her, baring her teeth and allowing her claws to extend.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"I did not expect Date to employ a demon. He's either very brave or very stupid." Matsunaga said flatly. This must have been the witch hunter.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Megohime s eyes met his, and fear gripped her tight, making her freeze in place. How did you get in here... the barrier..

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"Do you really think some barrier can stop me?" He asked her, looking unamused.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Megohime knew they weren t anywhere near prepared to deal with this hunter, if he could break through the barrier without issue, what else could he do? Leathery wings sprouted from her back and she spun away from him, knowing she had to alert Masamune and Kojurou. Masamune!!

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

He took an odd looking chain from his pouch, "I will admit, I haven't fought a demon in quite some time, so I'm a little under prepared." He said before he swung the chain around her body, binding her wings to her back and her arms at her sides. Immediately, she felt like she was on fire, like she was on the stake all over again. It was immense and it was awful.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Megohime s eyes widened, and she collapsed with a terrible scream of agony. She tried to change her form, one that would allow her to escape the chain, but she found herself unable to change form. She collapsed to the floor, mouth open with a silent scream as she writhed and tried to free herself of the chain.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

"Mego!!" Masamune rushed down the stairs, sending a massive shock of lightning at Matsunaga, who was forced to release the chain to move out of the way.

Mornië utúlië (1x1 w/ Jikkah)

Even after the chain unwrapped from her body she felt searing pain, but she didn t sit there for long. Immediately she took flight away from Matsunaga, barely managing to clear the banister of the second floor and collapsing at Masamune s feet, trembling and clenching her teeth in agony. It s the hunter..! He got through the barrier somehow..!