Chapter 13

"Daruma..." Minamoto took this name with his quavering voice. He was in a great shock. "Yeah! So, your memory isn't as bad as I thought 'Prince'" " As the man slowly came out of the shadow, a thick mist began to cover the whole place. He showed his face and gave a loathsome grin. From behind him, a wild creature was staring at him, holding Inoue in her unconscious state. "Ichika " Minamoto was startled to see Inoue in that condition, his heart was pounding fast...no very fast while his legs trembled. A tear rolled down his left eye "What are you..." Minamoto was saying something and remembered that he couldn't let innocent people suffer just because of him. Let's talk outside? "That's all he said." As you wish." The man disappeared somewhere with the shadows the mist also slowly faded away . The spectators were scared. So, to cool the atmosphere, he went to Hina and asked her for help. 'Hina, everyone was already scared because of that noise and, then the mist . You're good at dancing right ? So, please go and show everyone what you can do. But right now you need to calm them down first" "Yeah sure, but before that tell me where Inoue is ? And if you know anything about all this mess then just spit it out " Hina was in a really bad mood . Takemichi was standing behind Hina listening to their conversation. "I'll tell you everything. But after Inoue is brought back safely. For now it's important to lessen the fear of the people who are present here and only you can do it," Minamoto pleaded. "You..." before she could say anything Miss, Iumi intervened and said "Sure, we'll handle it, you go and bring Inoue back. After listening to her, Minamoto left nodding, " I'm going after him. " Takemichi stated " what...?" Miss Yumi questioned. "I don't trust him I just want Inoue to come back without any harm. We don't even know where she is now" He kept his word and hurried away. "Wait, Genji, I'm coming too," Sato joined him. "I'm also going." Hina was about to leave but Miss, Iumi pulled her back saying "No, little girl, you're not going anywhere. This is the right time to prove yourself as a true dancer." As my student I'm ordering you to show me what you've learned from me over the years, " she beamed . Hina didn't say anything,but her eyes lit up and widened. Meanwhile "Can I dance with you?" Someone said from behind them. It was Namie Aumuro. Seeing her Hina's eyes turned red in anger and she shouted , "Why should I dance with you?". "Hina-Chan!!" Miss, Iumi didn't like her way of talking to her "Mmm good question, after all you're my rival. Right?" But I'm not going to dance with you as your partner " Namie ??" Yui interrupted when she was saying something, but she fell silent when she stared at her. So, what was I saying... yes! Let's do a face off and see who wins, " Namie smirked . Well, if it's a fight between you and me. I'm not going to back down. I will prove you who is the best" Hina while extended her right hand towards her. Both smiled and shook hands.

"Genji do you know where he's going to look for Inoue ?" Sato asked. "No, I was just following him. But he suddenly disappeared before my sight and I don't know where he is now" "What? Are you insane?" Sato got very upset. " but I will find her no matter what?" Takemichi gave a serious expression . "Mm" She nodded . They were in a hurry and suddenly a tall woman with sharp teeth with two rabbit ears on top of her head. Wearing some kind of short floral printed kimono and a fat man whose ears were the same as that woman jumped in front of them. He had a strange carrot stick in his hand. And that woman was empty-handed. She was completely pink from head to toe. And suddenly she said "Saki, I think we've taken the wrong path. He's not the prince and she's probably not the girl the queen wants. Right?" "Yeah, but if we're here, why not have some fun before meeting the prince." The boy replied "Yeah, good idea." She cackled. Takemichi and Sato were both shocked. They didn't know who these creatures would be. Still they decided to fight...

" Why are you here ? Let Ichika go. Minamoto shouted at the strange man named Daruma. He took off his hat smirking, he was wearing on the top of his head. Two bear shaped ears showed up . Minamoto marked the same string wrapped around that creature's body . Which Takemichi tied around the toy rabbit's. " So, that was all your plan, you sent this animal as a toy rabbit through Miss, Iumi. Minamoto asked in surprise, "Miss, Iumi? Ooh that crazy head. Yes, I hypnotized her to buy this beast as a toy rabbit". I was keeping an eye on you guys for a long time and that lady was just a way to reach you.

Daruma Sumashi , a magical doll maker . He makes realistic dolls then gives them life and transfers some part of his evil powers into them .

"You used Miss,Iumi ! Because of you I kept suspecting her till now. You hurt Ichika too . I won't let you go so easily" Minamoto was about to lose her cool 'oh! I'm scared' Did you really think I'd say this ? ha ! ha ! ha ! "You know very well what I can do?" Minamoto lowered his voice. He was furious. "Yeah like you did back then, the way you killed your father, you even tried to destroy your own clan " The man really got on his nerves. " It's okay if you want to fight me. Then I'm left with no choice but to change back to my true form "Finally Minamoto lost his temper...

Here those two evil people had beaten Takemichi and Sato to pulp " Oh my Yaki !" The short fat guy called that tall woman "Yes Saki " that tall woman replied .

Yaki is an abbreviation for the name Yakino and Saki is an abbreviation for the name Sakino. They are both brothers and sisters. They are nothing without each other. Regarding their strength, Yakino can easily kill anyone just by touching them. her body contains 70% of the venom of a venomous snake called Echis coloratus. And Sakino his stick is enough to defeat the enemy. It has some kind of evil powers to easily detect the attack of enemies.

"Have you seen their stubbornness, they're going to die, but still trying to fight back." Yakino chuckled "Oh, now I feel a little sorry for them. How weak are these humans ?"" They were making fun of Takemichi and Sato who were badly injured lying on ground. " . "We're not defeated yet, we can't let you win. I'll never forgive you." Takemichi cried out angrily. His voice was shivering . His body was covered in blood and bruises while Sato was lying unconscious . She was poisoned . " Yaki, this guy is getting on my nerves. Shall I finish him now?" "Go ahead". The moment Yakino allowed him to do as he wanted. He threw his stick at Takemichi, pointing at his forehead. But it stopped before it could reach him. Somebody had caught it. He raised his head and found Mr. Takahashi standing in front of him, holding the stick. "Haruto..." Yakino murmured his name in anger. Mr. Takahashi stopped that stick with his bare hand. " Go, take this girl to Miss Tamiko. She can help her and yes also take this . Before you meet anyone sprinkle this dust on her wound and on yours too. This will give you two a little relief." He took out a small cylindrical container, inside of which was some kind of gleaming dust. Takemichi wanted to stay there to help him , but when he saw Sato gasping steadily on her unconscious state. He had no choice left but to take her to Miss Tamiko . He sprinkled that shining dust on her wound, he saw that her bruise getting healed on its own. he looked at Mr. Takahashi astonishingly and wondered "Who could this man be?". " But he had to treat Sato . So, he lifted her by his arms and was thinking to ask him about this dust later. "So, shall we begin now?" Mr,Takahashi questioned. "You traitor. The queen was right. You betrayed us for these stupid humans" they both shouted . " So what ? First of all, I was no one's loyal dog like the two of you. I just do what I like. according to my free will. Don't waste my time I am already very tired. i need to sleep If you want to fight then come, otherwise I will go. " Mr, Takahashi said yawning...

Ears started coming out. The nails began to become sharp, and a round fluffy tail appeared under the back . Three lines appeared on the cheeks. The eyes got bigger. There was a certain kind of anger in those eyes. In the end Minamoto completely changed.

Here Hina and Namie started dancing. Slowly the atmosphere cooled down. People were enjoying and smiling again...

So, after all you revealed your true self 'prince ' or should i call you a monster. His bitter words really provoked Minamoto . He was burning with wrath. Suddenly he disappeared. Daruma was astounded. 'Where did he go?' He was grumbling to himself . He felt a sudden coolness in his cheek. He touched his face and when he looked at his hand he saw blood. Minamoto returned to his place, smiling. Daruma found out. It was him who did that. Minamoto made a quick movement and scratched the man's face . He ran at the speed of light. That's why he couldn't see him. "I haven't revealed my true self yet, I can be more dangerous to those who dare to hurt the people I love. I'm saying again 'leave her' or else." ". You scratched my beautiful face. You made it a little personal. Now I will destroy you." He laughed strangely. He said something in sign language to the beast standing next to him. It threw Inoue and dashed towards Minamoto. "Ichika" he shouted. While running it transformed. Some sort of armor appeared all over his body. Minamoto was surprised to see such a big change in that beast. So, he skedaddled. He was trying to figure out a trick to deal with it . All of a sudden Inoue woke up. When she saw Minamoto in that state. Her eyes widened. Minamoto saw Inoue, his leg stopped moving. The beast got a chance to attack him, it jumped on him... Meanwhile Inoue raised her voice and uttered his name " Akihiko..." She got up and tried to run towards him, but Daruma pulled her over . He wrapped his hand around her shoulder and held her tightly . So, that she can't make an escape. "No, girl I won't let you go. To intervene again between the prince and his death, wait here, don't move or else you'll die too."

"Ah...!" While dancing, Hina slipped and broke her sandal. Everyone was surprised. Yui was shocked too. He asked his fellow subordinate "I told you to break Inoue's sandals. Don't tell me you broke the wrong one?" "No, I think I broke Inoue's " "Oh really! Then why did she slip?" She yelled at her friend. Because even though she was from her opposition group, she was still doing well. That's why she started liking her. Namie extended her hand to support Hina. At first Hina was shocked. But her kindness changed their entire relationship. She stood up holding her hand. They became friends. Everyone started clapping for them even Yui and her fellow subordinates too for giving an amazing performance, Hina was very happy. She looked at Miss Iumi to know her opinion. She didn't say anything, just nodded and smiled. Hina grinned back .

Here Inoue overturned . She gave Daruma a triple kick. And fleet away steadily. "Ouch! Ah!" He screamed . (This was the technique she learned from Sato)

(The fact is Hina had asked Inoue to give her sandals before the play was started. Because she knew it very well that Inoue never feels comfortable wearing high heels. Hence, they exchanged their sandals with each other )

Minamoto smirked at Inoue's new technique. He got some energy to defeat the beast. He pushed it with all his might and threw it very far away....

To be continued....