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A bit later, she awoke with a pounding headache, and it hurt enough so that she could barely lift her head up. However, she pulled herself up to lean her back against the head board. She didnt think getting struck across the face would hurt her so much, and the odd thing was, her vampire "immunities" as Lin had called them seemed to be fading, almost like her human side was taking over.

((Am I the only one on?))

Akuma snuck across a wide grass plain. If he were spotted he’d be a sitting duck for an assault. However being an assassin, hiding and sneaking from place to place is in the job description and too his good fortune, he happened to be a skilled one at that. It had been a few hours since he ran from the Hojoh Clan camp. It was doubtful that they would continue to chase him; especially since they didn’t even know which direction he went. He spotted a thick forest laden with demonic aura. It would be a good place to camp for a while. It would mask his own aura in case anyone was nearby.

(( North Korea is abandened. A good deal of the South is in damage but at least there are people there. ))

(( Argh, gtg my mom needs to use the computer))

Akuma emerged from the forest and headed towards a nearby town for information. It was light out now and almost a cheery atmosphere hung around the village. It seemed that war had not yet reached this town and no one so far carried weapons of any sort. He pulled his cloak to hide his katana. It wouldn’t be wise to spark any unwanted attention.

He saw a young woman walk towards him. “Are you looking for something?” she asked. She seemed quite young and had long auburn hair and bright blue eyes. “Uh… I’m just passing through.” He wasn’t expecting any conversations especially with a young woman.“I see…but I sensed you were looking for something. Perhaps adventure?” she spoke in a light airy tone. “Sensed?” Akuma asked skeptically. “I’m a fortuneteller, or at least an apprentice. But I sensed a strange aura from you. You’re different from the rest of the villagers.” “A fortuneteller?” thought Akuma. By now a crowd had begun to form.

Clearly this girl wouldn’t leave him alone, and if she could sense his demon aura, she might expose him to the entire town. “How about we talk some place quite.”, he suggested while practically dragging the girl to an empty alleyway. He could hear a murmur of townsfolk behind him. “What do you want?” he said sharply. “I only wanted to tell you that I know your looking for something.”, she said as innocently as possible. “That’s it?!” He soon recollected his composure. “Fine, apparently I’m looking for something, then tell me where it is?” He didn’t really think he was looking for anything but he might as well humor her. “Korea… Go to Korea.” “Korea? Why what’s there?” “I don’t know, I guess you’ll find out.”, she said as ditzy as possible.

“Yeah like I’m going to follow some little girl’s orders… I have more pride then that. But I suppose it wouldn’t hurt to try. I could stand for a change of scenery for a while,” thought Akuma, "as well as a chance to practice my skills." It had been a long time since he'd pulled off an assassination.

(( You mean boat ride? If your in Japan that is sweatdrop ))

The boat ride was rough and treacherous. The sea's were not at all calm, and this being one of josh's first rides in a boat he was becoming quite sick. The cargo about him had mainly been food and the elf was thankful for this, he had dug into a bag that contained some type of oats and had eaten them happily.
Still the travel was boring and monotonous. There wasnt much you could do in the cargo bay of a ship, so josh had to find ways to entertain himself. He started off by walking the ships length a good few times for excercise. that soon became a habbit and after that he would spend his time polishing his sword or sharpening his arrows. He didnt realise it, but he hadnt used the bow for some time, ever since he was graced with the elven sword, it had been left on his shoulder and his quiver had been untouched. He knew he was changing, and Joshs subconcious was fighting a vicious battle with ashen rahman to keep control of his body. The elf picked up the sword and looked at his reflection in it, he barely recognised himself, he was no longer the happy youthful elf, although he still looked young there was a tinge of an old hardened warrior. his eyes had turned from big and brown to dark and unforgiving, rings hung under them giving him an even darker demeanour.
The sword and Ashen Rahmans subconcious spoke to him constantly and josh now knew the complete story of the race that ruled the elves. They were the 'Valheru'. Strong, cunning and malicious, although there was only a handful of them they still had the power to rule the most intelligent race. Images came and went from josh's mind to give him the best picture that he could have. Thing that have remained a mystery for centuries were now unraveled to him and theories all started to fit like a jigsaw puzzle.

Kyo saw her get hit and had to be held back by 5 guards 3 attendants and a maid, from brutally slaughtering the demon who hit her. HE saw her carried to her room, and immediatly ordered the imperial doctor to her room to check up on her. When Kyo himself got to her room, he again had to be retrained from dashing to her side, this time by 7 guards, ad the doctor had to examine her. When the doctor finished his examination, he signelaed Kyo to come over to him,"Its wierd your highness...shes a vampire yet, it seems almost like shes...reviving heself. ther is alot of abnormal activity in her tissue and brain. As for her wound her injuries are minor, and she should be alright by the afternoon,"he handed Kyo a bottle of pills,"She should take these however every hour, on the hour, to avoid a concussion." Kyo smiled relieved, at him and siad "Thank you doctor."He than dashed in to Rins room adn kneeled beside her on the floor,"RIn..are you alright?"