Chapter 13 “Brotherly Love” Toya carried Kyoko back toward camp, setting her down before coming within the others eyesight. Kyoko seemed alright now but he still didn’t leave her side for very obvious reasons. They were far enough away from the group for privacy and Toya thought Kyoko needed that at the moment. Using his guardian senses; he nearly cocked an eyebrow at the conversation he could hear going on in camp. “What’s taking him so long?” Suki asked quietly. “I’m starting to get worried.” Shinbe smiled, “Toya has most likely found her and they’re taking their time returning.” “Why would they be taking their time?” Kamui asked. Shinbe took a deep breath, “Well Kamui, there is a special thing that happens when a man has found the one he wants to do…” he stopped and glanced over at Suki’s disturbing expression. “They’re probably just taking their time.” Kamui mentally smirked. This was too good to pass up. “When a man wants to do what?” Shinbe glared playfu
Chapter 14 “Stolen Dreams” Hyakuhei lay floating on his back on the surface of the hot springs, letting the water rock him in its gentle embrace. His black wings were spread out looking like a dark angel cast out from the heavens. His ebony hair was swimming around him like a sinister halo, turning the water to darkness. He could feel the pull of the dream master and closed his eyes. He did not fight it… he wanted… needed to see her. “Show her to me,” he whispered as he fell into the land of dreams. The dream master felt the new restraints weigh heavy on his powers, twisting them to his masters will. It struggled against Hyakuhei’s strength wanting to defy his master. An angry scream ricocheted within the dream world as he was forced into submission, connecting with the priestess. The demon snarled finally allowing Hyakuhei access to Kyoko’s dream. However, this time was different. The dream master chuckled almost silently at this new development. Letting go of his str
Chapter 15 “Flame of Friendship” Toya stood, not moving a muscle, though he knew he could. The spell had worn off several minutes ago but he’d tried to stay still long enough for the demon within him to recede back wherever the hell it’d come from. He growled silently wondering if he would ever be able to touch her without the passion of the demon interfering? Either way… he wasn’t sure he’d been wrong in what he was doing in the first place. Whether it was him or his demon side that took her… she would still be his and out of Kyou’s reach… right? He could still feel the fire burning in him for her but he knew she was right to have stopped him before he did something she would never forgive him for. If he could just make her understand… whether she stayed in this world or went back to her own, he could still find her. But if she chose Kyou… she would probably vanish. Toya growled as he clenched his fist. In his opinion, Kyou was just as much of a threat as Hyakuhei. Hi
Chapter 16 “A Dream Called Fate” The dream demon struggled against the invisible chains that held him within his captor. He felt a rush knowing he was dying. He was a creature that fed off the torture of others within dreamscapes and now he was starving. With his main source of energy completely gone it wouldn’t be long. The weaker he grew, the bolder the demons within Hyakuhei became. They’d started feeding off him and the vast amount of evil housed within his soul. With what little power he had left, he could feel his master deep within the dream state where he was the most vulnerable. The priestess had also fallen and this was his last and most perfect opportunity. He knew his sensual nightmares had done their damage, however he had one final trick. He would introduce them to their real future… their fate. ***** Hyakuhei appeared within the futuristic dream, bringing with him all the memories of years that hadn’t happened yet. He stood gazing into the night, high above
Chapter 17 “Heaven and Hell” Hyakuhei slowly opened his eyes and turned his head to look at Kyoko, whose emerald eyes were opening as well, staring at him in confusion. They lay together on the bed with his arms wrapped tightly around her. The heat that had raged through their bodies, within the dream… only an instant before still sizzled dangerously between them like an all-consuming fire. The knowledge that it had only been a flash of what was to come was disturbing enough to freeze the flames in time. Quickly, he rolled until she was pinned beneath him. He gazed down into her face as memories of what he’d just witnessed washed over him in a wave of exhilaration. He took in her flushed features and wide eyes, seeing the confusion amplify as she began to remember as well. Hyakuhei found himself wanting to smile in victory… but that victory would come at a high price. They would be together… but only in a different dimension and he would have to die in this world to be
Chapter 18 “Shattered Hearts” Kyoko could feel the spirit dart rip through her chest with scalding heat. All sound stopped within the room as sporadic lightning flashed all around her… then the scream started. She wasn’t sure if it was her or the demon making such agonizing sounds as she watched the light echo off the walls. Hyakuhei rose up on his knees and crawled to her… reaching out, wanting it to stop. As soon as he touched her, lightning shot up his arm and surrounded him… trying to purify the demons within his body. Refusing to let go, a hoarse, guttural cry was ripped from him before he summoned the willpower to silence it once more. The sound of Kyoko’s voice broke through the pain and he looked at her, his usual calm expression in place despite the agony. “Let go!” Kyoko rasped now that she could see him. The disturbing images had stopped but she could still feel the demon within her along with all the pain. Somewhere in the back of her mind, she wondered how
Chapter 19 “Kyou’s Possession” Kyou looked down at Kyoko as he held her safely within his arms while they traveled. He could see she was already healing. Little by little the wound was closing and he knew within a day’s time, his power… the love he had given her would erase the wound from existence. He gently caressed her cheek. He’d placed his mark upon her to heal her but whether she stayed or not would be up to her. He would know as soon as it happened. 'She will accept me in time,' he assured himself. Until then, he would simply not let her go. Either way, she would be a prisoner of his love… his brothers had been right about that. She looked so dangerously fragile but he knew the truth. Her soul was strong and she had taught him well. His mind drifted back to the question Kotaro had so angrily asked him. 'Do you even know what love is?' Kyou inhaled deeply. He knew what love was. It came in the form of a tiny priestess with a heart of steel and he knew how to win
A Guardian’s Possession The Guardian Heart Crystal Series Book 5 Amy Blankenship, RK Melton Copyright © 2009 Amy Blankenship English Edition Published by Amy BlankenshipSecond Edition Published by TekTime All rights reserved. The Legend of the Heart of Time The worlds may change… but true legends never fade. Darkness and light have constantly battled since the beginning of time. Worlds are formed and crushed beneath the feet of their creators, yet the ongoing need for good and evil have never been in question. However, sometimes a new element is thrown into the mix… the one thing that both sides want but only one can have. Paradoxical in nature, the Guardian Heart Crystal is the one constant that both sides have always striven to attain. The crystalline stone has the power to create and destroy the known universe, yet can end all suffering and strife in the same breath. Some say the crystal has a mind of its own… others say the gods are behin