Sunday, March 19, 2006

   Chapter 4 Hurameshi Island
Zayne looked out at the waves. "Hurameshi Island eh. New adventures, new danger," he mumbled to himself. "Hey Kakashi. You ever been here, Hurameshi Island?" Zayne asked. "Yes," Kakashi answered simply. "We'll land in a little while. We made good time. Why not rest, you've been awake since noon, without any sleep," he suggested. "No. I'd rather wait," Zayne sighed, "Besides. These beds aren't comfortable and there's supposed to be a good inn on the island." He walked down the deck and slipped into his cabin.

"Where'd those kids go?" asked one of the men in the group. "Boss Claude said, 'They're in Okanshi Village. I have confirmed sources there now.'" stated the burliest man. "Claude must've given us the slip. Heck, they've probably high-tailed it off to Hurameshi Island by now," complained a wiry looking man. "Stop. Aramos, you're correct. They're gone to Hurameshi Island. A little kid told me," said another who just joined them. Aramos walked over to the new man. "Well, Uzaki. What do ya have?" he asked. Uzaki chuckled as he stepped aside. Kyo was bound, with chains, and half concious.

Sakura was worried. "Where's Kyo? I let him lag behind. He should've caught up," Sakura splurted out. Drei slumped under an oak tree. "Kakashi warned us to," Drei stopped and did an imitation of Kakashi, "Stick together, through all troubles and keep an eye out for each other." Sakura chuckled. "Well, we didn't. Sensei won't like that," she giggled. "Why do you call him Sensei?" Drei asked. "Well he took Haru and me in, when all three of us were young and we grew up together, learning Martial Arts," Sakura sighed. Drei sighed. "So it's like a pet name?" he asked. "Yes. Kind of," she laughed.

Aramos laughed. Uzaki stepped back and let Aramos near Kyo. "Well. Jion, come here. Lookie, maybe we can turn him into an animal, with magic 'o course," Aramos laughed. Jion, the bulkiest man stepped forward. "Yeah. Let's see what Mako wants to turn him into," he sneered. Mako, the last man stepped up. "Yes. How 'bout a cat? Jion? You have a suggestion?" he scoffed. "No. A dog." Jion grunted. "Shut up. Turn him into an animal for God's sake!" Uzaki boomed. Mako swung his hand and a cat was pawing the chains. thought Kyo. He ran off.

Haru stepped onto the island's shore. "Interesting," he mumbled. All the huts were made of wood and straw. Not a brick or stone to be found. Nor was there a store selling cards. "What? Looks normal to me," Zayne scoffed. Kakashi went off to find a place to stay. "Well. We'd better find Kakashi. I'm beat," Haru yawned. The boys ran after Kakashi, following him to a small inn. "Welcome. I'm Sae, owner of this inn. It's very cheap to stay. Just 2 bronze pieces each," Sae said. Kakashi dropped 2 gold coins on the table. "Here's a gold pi..." Sae started. Kakashi smirked. "Keep it," he said, "I'm beat."

Kyo ran as fast as he could. Kyo said, only it came out in purrs. He was right. Sakura was asleep and Drei was sitting on a branch, above her. Kyo yelled to them. Drei leaped down. "Kyo?" he asked. Kyo yelled. "Uh? I don't know. But how did this happen?" Drei asked. That was all Kyo could say.
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