Angel of Darkness

Author’s Note : Okay I know I’m posting a lot of chapters at once but that’s because I wasn’t even sure if I was going to post this at all. Only pair I am set on is eventually Shin/Hotaru.
Disclaimer: I don't own Ronin Warriors or Sailor Moon.
WARNING: Adult topics, violence, and Language.


Chapter2) In her light I’ll awake


Shin had, thanks to Nasutie, enrolled Hotaru into a near by school and had been able to claim his was a close friend of the family. He and Hotaru had been living together for six month now, and though she was opening up more Shin still had to keep his distance. He was taking to her to a therapist every Sunday but she was even more closed off to the therapist. Shin smiled to her as he pulled his car over so she could get out.
“Alright Hotaru I’ll see you after school, okay? If something happens give me a call okay?” Shin smiled to her as she gathered up her bag and nodded. Her bruises and cuts had healed by now, proving she was a very beautiful young lady. This only made Shin feel even more protective over Hotaru, there was no way he was going to let anyone else hurt her.
“Okay Shin, thank you for the ride.” Hotaru smiled back at Shin weakly. Stepping out of the car Hotaru shut the door and watched Shin drive off. She was beginning to see that Shin truly didn’t want to hurt her, but she still wouldn’t give him the chance to. She was dressed in her school uniform, but wore a turtle neck and thick black stocking underneath it. She was shutting down, going numb to everything but the pain that remained. She entered the building avoiding all the other students and blocked out their comments of her as she made her way to her first class.
Shin watched Hotaru for as long as he could in the rearview mirror and sighed. He still felt so helpless when it came to helping the poor girl but at least he was making progress. Pulling into the parking lot of a café Shin smiled when he saw that Shuu and Touma were already here.
“Shin! You’re late!” Shuu laughed as Shin got out of the car. “That’s not like you.”
“Sorry Shuu, Touma. I just had to drop off Hotaru at school.” Shin smiled as the three of them walked into the café.
“So how are things going?” Touma asked. There were no secrets between the boys. Ryo, Seiji, Touma and Shuu knew about Hotaru three day after Shin found her. They knew that Shin was very worried about her and that she had suffered greatly.
“I’m not sure to tell the truth. I mean she’s more relaxed but she still won’t talk very much. I can hear her crying all the time…” Shin sighed as he sat at an empty table.
“Man, I’m sorry.” Shuu said giving Shin a sympathetic smile and Shin smiled back.
“Shin… Here’s an odd question but have you been having odd dreams?” Touma asked getting down to the true reason of their meeting. It had started about a month ago, and Touma couldn’t shake the dreams. Seiji was convinced it might be a warning of some sort but so far Touma was the only one having the dreams.
“What do you mean?” Shin asked feeling his heart rate pick up slightly. Since the day he brought Hotaru into his home he was having the same dream of a girl dressed in a black and purple gown crying in the corner of the room begging for someone to help her to protect her.
“I’ve been having these dreams about a girl crying in the corner of my room, asking for help… I can’t even stop myself from telling her that-“
“That no matter what the price you will protect her, and punish those who aim to harm her.” Shin finished looking right at Touma.
“So that answers the question of if Shin’s been having the dreams.” Shuu smiled, most likely this meant another fight for them and he was all geared up and ready to go.
“Except for in mine I answer ‘That no matter what the price I shall serve you and my knowledge shall be yours.’” Touma said looking down at the table. “So it seems that what we say has a slight alteration due to what… Well you know.” Touma nodded his head so not to give away anything in a public area.
“So it would seem… But my dreams started up about six months ago.” Shin pointed out sheepishly.
“What?! And you didn’t tell us?!” Shuu asked shocked that Shin with held information.
“Sorry Shuu, I guess I just brushed it aside… I mean up until lately they weren’t even that constant.” Shin apologized and began to stir the tea he was given, as Touma and Shuu munched on that food they got. “I guess I’ve been so worried with Hotaru I’ve been forgetting other things.” Shin confessed.
“Its okay man, just we need to get down to the bottom of these dreams… I mean last night I woke up and I was fully dressed and passed out on the couch. And I know I made it to my room and changed before I fell asleep.” Touma said before either could point out it would be like him to pass out on the couch. They sat there in silence each thinking of what to do before Touma broke the silence. “Hey Shin? Do you think we could maybe meet Hotaru?” Touma asked looking over at Shin. Shin bit his lip and looked down at his empty glass thinking on the idea. It would be nice to have everyone meet her but he wasn’t sure if she was ready, and he knew he couldn’t just spring it on her.
“Let me talk to her about the idea before we actually do this. I really don’t think springing it on her would be good. It might make her wearier. Plus if we do I think it would have to be one at a time.” Shin answered then glanced at his watch. “Well I should go pick up Hotaru now. She should be done with school. I’ll see you guys later.” Shin smiled and waved as they said their good byes and headed out to their cars to go home. It had been nice to see his friends but now he couldn’t stop thinking about the dream.
Hotaru jumped as the final bell rang and class finished. Heading straight to her locker she didn’t take her eyes of the floor till she got there. It was then that Hotaru noticed that a boy from her final class was following her. Hotaru could feel her throat tighten, and her body began to shake as she snatched her stuff and began to race outside. Looking back she saw the guy was following her and he had caught up with her.
“Hey there, Hotaru. Why are you running?” he asked with a smile on his face. “Come on why don’t you come with me for a movie tonight?” He smiled holding on to her wrist. “I mean I’d like to get to know you.” He added with a grin.
“No.. I-I… No” Hotaru said trying to pull away.
“Hey what’s your problem?” He asked tightening he grip and pulling her towards him. “I mean you didn’t even think. You’re just going to blow me off?”
“Let go!!” Hotaru screamed and tears began to fill her eyes.
Shin’s head snapped up as he heard Hotaru scream. Bolting out of the car he ran towards Hotaru and the boy. He was unaware that his eyes were turning an eerie purple the closer he got to Hotaru. He didn’t even say anything when he pulled the boy away from Hotaru and stood between them.
“Get away from her now.” Shin told the boy and was confused when the boy back away slightly scared before running away. “Hotaru are you alright? He didn’t harm you did he?” Shin asked turning to Hotaru the purple fading fast from his eyes as Hotaru nodded. “Come on Hotaru lets get you home.” Shin smiled but was feeling quite angry at the fact that no one else seemed to bother to help Hotaru.
“Thank you Shin.” Hotaru said to him burying herself in his chest letting the tears fall.
“Shh... Its okay now Hotaru. You’re safe.” Shin smiled to her wrapping one arm around her and helping her to the car. He smiled to himself glad to see that she was feeling more confident that he wasn’t going to harm her. Once they got home Shin fixed dinner as Hotaru did her homework in the kitchen. She had been following him around since they got home and he could only guess it was because she was still scare by what had happened. “Hotaru? How would you feel about meeting some very close friends of mine?” Shin asked as he set dinner in the stove to cook. Hotaru looked away from her homework and looked up at Shin who was now sitting across from her.
“I guess, we could…” Hotaru mumbled not really sure.
“Hotaru if you don’t want to meet them yet that’s alright you need to be comfortable.” Shin smiled to her.
“Not yet, please?” Hotaru asked staring down at her hands.
“Then it’ll wait.” Shin smiled standing up to get her a glass of water and handing it to her. Hotaru nodded in thanks and sipped at the water. “They understand that you are not to keen about meeting new people.” Shin said, though he still didn’t know what exactly had happened to her but he didn’t want to push it. “So what happened at school Hotaru?” Shin asked concerned about earlier.
“I don’t know… He was following then he grabbed me and he wouldn’t let go.” Hotaru clenched her hands angry at her weakness, ashamed once again.
“Hey it’s okay Hotaru… Don’t worry everything will be fine, okay?” Shin smiled at her trying to make her feel better. Hotaru nodded and the buzzer began to sound. “Well looks like dinners done.” Shin smiled. Pulling out dinner he fixed a plate for himself and Hotaru. “Hotaru would you mind seeing Nasutie again?” Shin asked her after thinking for a bit.
“I’d like to see her again.” Hotaru brightened up at the idea of see the nice lady Shin knew again. She had managed to make it so Hotaru didn’t have to go back, and had transferred her to a new school to.
“Great, why don’t I leave you with her while I meet up with my friends this weekend? You see we have something very important to talk about okay?” Shin asked looking over at Hotaru. Hotaru smiled and nodded, she liked living with Shin. He was very attractive and he was very kind and gentle, unlike the other men she had known. “So now that that’s cleared up, what would you like for dinner for tomorrow?” Shin asked with a sweet smile.
“Well would you mind making Soba noodles?” Hotaru asked with a smile.
“Sure. Not a problem.” Shin laughed and shook his head. He should have known that after today’s events she was going to want her favorite food as soon as possible. He had quickly learned what she liked and disliked when it came to food, and topics. “So Hotaru, other than what happened as you were leaving how was your day?” Shin asked as he started dinner.
“It was good, I got a B+ on the math quiz and another 100 in my history class.” Hotaru smiled as she pulled out her homework. One thing she did love so much better then her old life was that she actually had someone who would sit down and take time to ask her this with out it seeming like it was a big bother on them. True Usagi, Chibi-Usa and Setsuna were always there for her, but the others seemed to act like it was a big bother to help her. She frowned and looked down at the memories of Usagi and her best friend. It was true that Chibi-Usa had gone back to her own time, but she said she’d come and visit. Now though Hotaru wouldn’t be able to see her.
Shin paused and looked over to Hotaru when he heard a small noise. Frowning he could tell she was crying again. He sat down across from her and placed a gentle hand on hers.
“Hotaru what’s wrong?” Shin asked giving her hand a gentle squeeze but trying to make sure it wasn’t like he was trying to trap her.
“I miss my best friend… And I can’t see her again.” Hotaru said wiping the tears that had begun to fall away from her eyes.
“Why not, I’m sure we can go and visit her.” Shin smiled trying to comfort her with out hitting one of the taboo topics, which was her past. Hotaru shook her head and Shin sighed. “Why are you saying no?” Shin asked.
“Because she’s really far away… And even where I used to live I couldn’t see her.” Hotaru explained as best she could without telling him that her friend was from the future. “She always knew what to do, and she always made sure I was welcomed.” Hotaru said as she fondly remembered her time with Chibi-Usa.
“She sounds like a really good, friend Hotaru. But I’m sure she wouldn’t want you to be sad now would she? I’m sure eventually you’ll see her again. Trust me.” Shin smiled trying to comfort her. Hotaru nodded and rubbed her eyes dry. “Now come on lets see what you have for homework.” Shin asked changing the subject, much to Hotaru’s delight. That was another she liked about Shin, she didn’t have to tell him anything, he knew. For the rest of the night they worked quietly on her homework, and when that was done Hotaru went off to read while Shin finished his college work.

((That night 2:09 am))

Shin was slightly aware of someone cry as he sat up in his bed. Opening his door he made his way to Hotaru’s room and knocked on her door.
“Hotaru?.... Hotaru are you okay?” Shin asked softly but received no response not even the faint sobs that had been playing through the air before. Turning around Shin jumped gasping as he see a girl pale as a ghost with tears running down her cheeks, black hair clinging to her pale face. Shin felt like he couldn’t breathe the cold but heavy air.
“Please… I’m.. I’m scared.” She cried falling to the ground small black feathered wings laying flat on her back.
“Hey, it’s okay. Who are you? What’s wrong?” Shin asked kneeling down next to the girl who looked just like the one from his dreams.
“You’re scared of me… Just like everyone else. I’m not a bad person. I’m not!” The girl cried and Shin pulled her into a light embrace.
“I’m not scared of you, you just startled me.” Shin smiled, even though his head was beginning to swim. Her hand grasped his and clung to him.
“Then will you help me? Please don’t leave me alone.” She said burying herself in his embrace.
“Don’t worry. I’m here now, and never again will I leave you. For with my life I will always protect you.” Sai wrapped his arms around her and held her close. “For no matter what the price I will always protect you and punish any one who aims to harm you.” Shin said.
“Even if its from someone on your side?” She asked as her tears began to slow. Shin nodded and held her close stroking his hand through her hair.
“Now what’s your name?” Shin asked looking down at the girl in his arms.
“My name is….” A flash filled Shin’s vision with blood and screams before the girls name could reach him. Grabbing his head in pain he screamed out.

Shin gasped as his eyes shot open and took in his surroundings. Pushing himself up to a sitting position he swallowed in an attempt to sooth his dry throat. It was then Shin realized he wasn’t in the hall or his bed. He was sitting on the kitchen floor, and his clothes were wet like he’d gone out side.
“Shin?...” Hotaru asked from the door way rubbing her eyes.
“Ho- Hotaru? Hotaru what is it?” Shin finally got out calmly himself down as he stood up.
“I thought I… I think I had a nightmare so I came to get a glass of water.” Hotaru explained softly backing away just slightly.
“Oh… Well here.” Shin smiled grabbing a cup and filling it was water. “I’m sorry if I startled you. I must have been sleep walking or something.” He chuckled slightly earning a small weak smile from Hotaru. “Well come on, you should go to bed and so should I.” Shin smiled and Hotaru nodded as the two headed back up stairs. Shin started to wonder if her dreamt walking to the hall way or if it was real. Either way this dream was again like the others, and maybe Touma was right.

Author’s Note: I’m glad someone likes this story I hope this chapters good, since it was actually really hard to write. Oh well chapter 3 coming soon.