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Raging Hearts Chapter 1 _Dangerous Kisses_
Raging Hearts The Guardian Heart Crystal Series Book Three Amy Blankenship Copyright © 2009 Amy Blankenship English Edition Published by Amy Blankenship Second 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 behind it all.
Raging Hearts Chapter 2 _Flame of Jealousy_
Chapter 2 "Flame of Jealousy" Kyoko gritted her teeth, the tension between them was almost tangible and it was really starting to unnerve her. Toya sat on a branch in the tree near the fire and Kyoko sat at the fire by herself. They still hadn’t said a single word to each other and now he wouldn’t even look at her. She frowned feeling slightly insulted. Was kissing her really so bad? Toya sat in the tree sulking. He’d seen her frown. Had him kissing her been so bad? She hadn’t said a word to him about what he had done. He’d rather her yell at him or something but he didn’t know what to think about her not saying anything. Was she that mad at him? Should he apologize? His lips thinned in denial. He wouldn’t apologize for something he hadn’t meant to do. Should he just ignore it and act like it didn’t happen? At this point, he just wished everything would go back to the way it was, although he himself would not forget the kiss. Toya glanced back down at her wondering what she w
Raging Hearts Chapter 3 ‘Wicked Kisses”
Chapter 3 ‘Wicked Kisses” The breeze was growing colder by the minute and Toya slowed down noticing an evil aura in the distance. Kyoko's blood ran cold as the unnatural feeling overwhelmed her. Toya leapt down from the high branches, coming to a skidding stop at the top of a hill. She slid to the ground as the others quickly appeared behind them looking into the distance. Kyoko watched as an ominous cloud loomed over the area. "I feel a talisman." She shook her head. "Not just one, there’s more," She said breathlessly. “The evil surrounding the fragments is stifling.” Suki walked up behind Kyoko, adjusting her weapon across her shoulder for easier access in case of battle. "I wonder if it’s Hyakuhei you’re sensing?" She glanced at Shinbe as he walked up beside them, his trench coat and long midnight-blue hair blowing in the wind that was now picking up. Toya’s eyes narrowed and change to molten silver. Sensing danger close to them, he glanced to the left and slung his
Raging Hearts Chapter 4 _Dangerous Feelings_
Chapter 4 "Dangerous Feelings" Kyoko glanced up hearing the voice in her mind telling her softly to do so. Her tears reflected the light like glittering diamonds as she watched Kyou floating above her and she sent him an adoring smile. Suki tensed up at Kyou’s deadly question and glared up at him. She shook her head, "It wasn’t any of the guardians that hurt her. It was your uncle Hyakuhei. He had a spell cast on her.” Suki squared her shoulders, angry with him for accusing them of hurting Kyoko. “We killed the demon who cast the spell so Kyoko will be alright within a couple of hours." She stepped in front of Kyoko, trying to block her friend from Kyou’s view. After Kyoko told her earlier about Kyou kissing her... Well, she didn’t want Kyoko getting any ideas right now. She would let her kiss Shinbe first if it came to that, so she blocked his view and folded her arms across her chest as if standing guard. Kyou smiled coldly at Suki but his eyes narrowed, which sent a warnin
Raging Hearts Chapter 5 _Uninvited_
Chapter 5 "Uninvited" Kyoko hurriedly dressed for school. Since she was back, she was definitely going today. She’d already missed so much and besides that, she missed her friends from this world. Brushing her auburn hair until it shown, Kyoko promised herself that she wouldn’t think about what happen in the other world and just enjoy today for what it was… normal. Dropping the brush back to the vanity, she went downstairs, coming into the dining room. Grandpa looked up in surprise, "Kyoko, your home? Are you going to school today? I already thought of a good excuse if you need it." He grinned at her. The family had gotten used to the fact that Kyoko was the priestess their ancestors had written about so long ago. The maiden shrine behind the house had belonged to their family as far back as they could trace it and they kept the secret safe. Kyoko groaned. "Thanks grandpa, but I want to go so just save it for next time okay?" She knew her grandpa was only trying to help but s
Raging Hearts Chapter 6 _More Than Jealousy_
Chapter 6 "More Than Jealousy" Kyoko still felt like she was in a trance but the feelings she was having were so nice, she really didn’t mind. What was Kyou doing to her? It’s like… little by little he was building up to something much bigger, getting her ready for something. Either that or he was putting her in heat. Kyoko glanced down at her hand. They were holding hands? She followed the arm with her gaze up to the face of Toya. Toya was holding her hand? She smiled. Then thought lamely to herself, 'when did he show up?’ Shaking her head to clear away any remaining fuzz, she glanced at Toya in confusion. His eyes looked a bit softer than before… and worried. "Toya, what’s going on? Why do I feel like I’m coming out of a heavy fog or something?” When he didn’t respond, Kyoko pulled back on her hand so that Toya either had to let go or answer her question. Keeping his back to her, he let go of her hand and took another step but the next step faltered. "Kyoko, I think we shou
Raging Hearts Chapter 7 _Bad Advice_
Chapter 7 "Bad Advice" Kyoko and Toya stepped inside Sennin’s hut to find everyone already there. Kamui walked to Kyoko looking her over and asking her if she was all right. Kyoko smiled reassuringly. "Yep, not a scratch." Kamui nodded, "Thanks to Kotaro." He put his arms around her neck, giving her an affectionate hug than smirked at Toya, who stood behind Kyoko, growling at Kamui for mentioning Kotaro's name. Toya grabbed Kamui by the arm and pulled him away from Kyoko to pop him on the side of the head. "Thanks to me, the demon is dead, idiot." He crossed his arms over his chest and stood beside Kyoko… a little closer to her than normal. Sennin gazed up at the group thinking to himself that there was something weird about the look on Toya’s face. The way he hovered over Kyoko as if guarding her from even the other guardians. He always had a sixth sense about these things. His old wrinkled face stared at the guardian trying to figure it out. Toya noted Sennin was staring
Raging Hearts Chapter 8 _Toya's Desire_
Chapter 8 "Toya's Desire" Hearing a branch snap, Kyoko jerked her head up to see Toya standing at the edge of the trees. The silver highlights glistened within the dark bangs that shielded his eyes from her view. Kyoko's mind started going a mile a minute. Had he heard what she’d said? Was he angry? Frowning slightly, she stood up not knowing what to do. "Toy-ya?" When she said his name, his gaze had been focused directly on her lips. He thought about how sweet they would taste if he kissed them right then and there. He felt the overwhelming desire of wanting to be inside of her and a burst of heat flooded his veins. The demon blood within him and his guardian instincts were fighting for dominance and he was no longer in control. Both sides of him knew what he wanted and would not be denied this time. Not after hearing the damning words fall from her lips in sweet confession. Shinbe’s senses sizzled… awakening him. He felt extraordinary power within close range and scrambl
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Raging Hearts Chapter 23 _Reclaiming_
Chapter 23 "Reclaiming" Shinbe stood behind the bar lost in thought about Toya. They’d once been best friends. He couldn’t remember how many times they’d saved each other in the past. They would have died for each other, but now… He missed the Toya he remembered… his brother. His shoulders slumped as his thoughts turned deeper within his soul. Toya had killed him without a second glance and if it hadn't been for Kyou reviving him, no. It was not Toya’s hand that had taken his life but the hand of demons. Shinbe closed his eyes trying to steady his thoughts. The club was still empty seeing as how they hadn't even opened the doors. He was so distracted by everything that’d happened within the last couple days, he couldn't even think straight. Kotaro leaned his back against the bar looking up at the steps that led to Kyoko when the sound of a glass shattering behind him nearly made him jump out of his skin. Turning quickly, he watched as Shinbe cocked an eyebrow at his hand as i
Raging Hearts Chapter 22 _Approaching Darkness_
Chapter 22 "Approaching Darkness" Silence met her request. Kamui's expression turned to one of fear as he looked into Kyoko’s eyes. He opened his mouth to voice his thoughts on the subject but Shinbe's hand covered his lips… preventing him from voicing the truth… a truth that Kyoko was not prepared to hear. Shinbe knew that Kamui would begin to ramble because of his honest heart but also understood that Kyoko was not in any condition to hear what had transpired recently. Kamui craned his neck to look into Shinbe's pleading eyes only to grunt and jerk his face away from the restraining hand. His eyes were downcast as he moved away from them, turning his back so Kyoko wouldn’t see his misery. He wanted to give Kyoko the answer that she so desperately wanted to hear but he was outnumbered. It was wrong to lie to the priestess no matter the reason. To Shinbe's surprise Kamui didn't say anything more. He had seen the torment in the guardian’s expression as he released him and his
Raging Hearts Chapter 21 _Never Underestimate_
Chapter 21 "Never Underestimate" Toya felt as if his heart was breaking as he came through the haze of evil. They all thought he controlled the demons within but it wasn't the truth. He was the one being controlled. He could remember Shinbe's smiling face, his deep love for Suki, and his friendship for him and Kyoko both. The truth was that Shinbe had often been the strength within the small group of guardians, holding them together and making them laugh at the same time. The only time he’d ever seen Shinbe angry was when someone within the group was in danger or hurt. Shinbe had even saved his life many times. Toya's chest hurt as he choked on the question. "Tell me… Tell me Shinbe isn't dead!" His fist clenched as he waited for the answer. Kyou stood at his full height, momentarily proud of Toya for gaining back control. "Death claimed him, brother, but I revived him with my life-force." Toya looked at the ground. "I killed him?" He glanced at his own hands in bewilderme
Raging Hearts Chapter 20 “Combined Forces”
Chapter 20 “Combined Forces” Kyou let the water from the shower flow over his face and down his body. His forehead was pressed against the cool tile in front of him while his long silver hair had streams of the steamy water rolling down his silky mane. He sighed as he pressed his palms against the wall and stepped back. He refused to allow himself to sleep because he didn't know if he could handle a second dream of making love to Kyoko. The need to claim her again was too real even for someone whose restraint was as strong as his. He knew Toya was out there somewhere and for the second time Kyou was confused. Last night was pure torture for him, sleeping so close to Kyoko but still unable to go to her, especially after the heated dream that had left his body aching for her. Only he knew that they were already mates… but last night hadn’t been safe. Her mind and body had been through enough within such a short amount of time… tampering with it more would have been dangerou
Raging Hearts Chapter 19 _Twisted Hope_
Chapter 19 "Twisted Hope" Kyou flew through the night with the speed he’d gained from the bonding with Kyoko. He knew anything could be happening to her even in a short amount of time. "Kyoko, please be safe," He silently begged to the wind as he felt himself drawing closer to the one he was destined to protect. Kyoko awakened in a panic and struggled to stand, frantically searching for Toya but he was gone. Feeling the pain in her chest, she looked down at the blood trailing from the wound. The crimson color ran all the way down her leg in memory of Toya's betrayal. She looked back up among the trees, feeling like her world was tilting from everything that’d happen. "No, he didn't want to do this. I could tell he didn't," her voice was stern as if she was trying to convince someone that what she was saying was true. "I have to find him and make sure he’s all right." Her bottom lip began to tremble with a weak smile as the full force of what just happened dawned on her. "He's al
Raging Hearts Chapter 18 _Dark Love_
Chapter 18 "Dark Love" Toya smirked as he felt everyone’s nervousness. "No fucking claim!" His voice grew darker and louder, "You think I have no fucking claim to my own mate!" He felt his anger rise even more knowing Kyou once again wanted her for himself. His angry shout echoed in the street than the sensations started to build in the back of his neck. He could feel her. Kyoko. His blood heated knowing she was within range of his senses now. The evil within him also felt the presence of the guardian heart crystal. He could feel her and he knew the others couldn't sense her over the evil he was so used to. An unseen smile tilted his lips then quickly disappeared as Toya's face lost all expression. He opened his arms, sending a mass of demons straight at Kyou. He would make sure they were detained while he went to see his so called mate… his deceiving mate. His expression turned wicked as the demons exploded from him, swarming Kyou and the others and hiding him from view complet
Raging Hearts Chapter 17 _Haunted_
Chapter 17 "Haunted" Kyoko glanced up when Kyou laid the phone on the nightstand and turned without saying a word, walking into the next room. Now that her momentary embarrassment was gone, she looked around the room wondering what the phone call had been about. Sliding from the bed, she hurried to get dressed, intending to go ask Kyou exactly what was wrong. She could tell the phone call wasn't a good one even if his expression hadn't changed. His aura had turned a couple shades darker. More like dangerously dark, and she wanted to know why. The one thing that worried her was the fact that he was trying to hide it from her. Kyou lifted the lid and reached into the display case housing both his swords and the twin daggers. His smooth fingertips skimmed over the cold surface of the daggers blades wondering at the power that seemed to crackle around them. With a narrowing of his eyes, he found himself reaching across them and taking his own powerful sword and sliding it into the s
Raging Hearts Chapter 16 _Red Haze_
Chapter 16 "Red Haze" Toya closed his crimson eyes to the image of Kyou kissing his Kyoko, only to see more pictures of Kyou kissing her in the past. He leaned against the brick wall, watching the streets around him through the sight of his demons, watching for signs of Kyoko. He could feel her close but couldn’t find her. If she were to sleep, there would be a link he could use… the bond between true life-mates. The demons inside were quiet for a moment, giving him control of his own thoughts. Toya's eyes glowed golden for only a moment as he remembered the true love between him and Kyoko. He could only hope it was stronger than the evil he had become. His thoughts turned to the kiss Kyou had given her and he wanted to erase it with one of his own. Stretching out his senses he called to his mate, feeling her sleep. "Kyoko… come to me." Miles away, Kyoko tossed in her sleep as dreams began to overtake her, only to find herself within the city she had been staring at from t
Raging Hearts Chapter 15 “Calm Anger_
Chapter 15 “Calm Anger" Toya came from his crouched position standing to his full height. His true form now shuttered with anger. Through the eyes of the snake demon, he had confirmed his suspicions. Memories flooded him with the sight of his rival from the past. "So, Kotaro is near her as always." Toya's eyes shimmered with the color of blood before calm once again over took him. He stared down into the city. "Just who else has come to keep you from me, my Kyoko?" His voice was smooth, belying the emotions that rattled his body. Somewhere within… Toya knew he wasn't free to think for himself. He could only catch whispers of his true thoughts here and there. The true him seemed to be drowning in the sea of evil that his soul had become host to. To calm his raging anger, an image slashed its way through his mind. He caught a picture of himself, reaching out and tucking a stray, auburn lock of Kyoko’s hair behind her ear, his fingers lingering against her creamy cheek fo
