Blissful Ignorance

Well I decided to post my Shishio and Yumi fic in case anyone wanted to read it. I warn you, it's very long.


Hell?s Conquest
Ch.1
The Mission

?So tell me Lord Shishio, if I might be so bold as to ask you, how do you plan to go about this takeover?? Houji stammered as he trudged on behind his master.

Shishio stopped walking. ?Are you saying you?ve begun to doubt me Houji? Because if that?s the case,? he stated, turning to face his nervous financer, and draping an arm over Yumi. ?Your suicide was pointless.?

This remark made Houji?s eyes flare with suppressed rage but he dared not speak. He knew Shishio had no patience whatsoever with him and didn?t want to risk his temper.

?M-my apologies sir. But a goal like that?it would be difficult to obtain?I?m just being realistic Lord Shishio!!!? Houji?s outburst caught the swordsman off guard.

?Don?t you see, Houji, this is why I am the one in charge instead of you. And if you are making any reference to my death, it was a terrible error on my part that won?t happen again.?

He turned his gaze to Yumi.

?Isn?t that right Yumi?? he asked and she nodded, smiling warmly.

Houji couldn?t believe this. The two of them had just died, one being murdered by the other and here they were. The exact same as they?d been just a few hours ago. Yumi, with her constant adoration of her lover, and Shishio, with his silent appreciation for Yumi. Houji felt oddly misplaced in the whole situation.

?So are you coming then? Or do you need a full day to realize you?re dead?? Yumi asked.

?Oh?of course??

?Good. We?ll go 2 the castle. There seems to be a village beneath it. With any luck, we?ll find Usui there.? Shishio said confidently, pebbles crunching beneath his feet?wait.

Not pebbles.

When Yumi looked closer at the ground, she saw?scattered corpses and skeletons. She gasped in horror.

?Do people?can we?die down here?? she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Shishio stopped for a moment, pondering whether to answer her or not, and then walked forward towards the village, ignoring her completely. She didn?t feel discouraged though she knew he?d heard her. Whenever he did this, it meant that either he didn?t know, or she didn?t need to be concerned with it. And Yumi had no worries or concerns whatsoever now that she was in the company of her one true happiness: Makoto Shishio. Even though they could never go further than a few kisses every once in awhile, Yumi had always been content with simply being in his presence. Just to see him so confident and happy?nothing made her feel more appreciated?and loved. She wasn?t even the least bit angry about his killing her either. She?d wanted to die so they could be together eternally?even if it meant being trapped in hell. That was the depth of Yumi?s love for her master. As they walked together even now, his hand held hers tightly showing his wish to never let her go. Never. Not after everything they?d been through. Everything they?d suffered through?

?Ah. Not too bad a place to stay for a while. Although The Palace of the Five Arches was a lot?better kempt than this poor man?s village I?ll admit.? Shishio said, hardly able to contain his delight in finally receiving his chance at domination.

Yumi snapped out of her daze and looked around at the village. It looked to be fairly similar to the outskirts of Kyoto but also had a large castle beyond its borders. The castle had a sense of foreboding about it, as it was built of dark stone and surrounded with barren trees but Shishio kept walking. As they entered the village the trio saw a few children playing, merchants and shoppers bartering and a few?

?Demons!? Yumi gasped at seeing a few tall men with pointed ears strolling about the commoners.

Shishio squeezed her hand tightly to shut her up.

?Don?t say a word to them Yumi.? Shishio commanded harshly.

The demons oddly didn?t seem to be that evil as they were depicted in certain legends; in fact they were, in their own right, beautiful.

?You there!? called a tall silver-eyed demon with blue hair.

?With the uh?bandages!? mocked another shorter red-eyed, golden-haired demon.

At this, a few of the villagers began to whisper to one another as if they knew something about this stranger. Shishio saw this and knew he?d have to have a nice word with these commoners later.

?Who are you?? asked the blue-haired demon.

?And is it your duty to pry into others? business?? Shishio said, his hand itching to pull free his sword and slice this demon apart.

?Actually I do have orders to interrogate all newcomers. That is?? and he glared at Yumi.
?If they are of any value.? he sneered, receiving a hard glare from Yumi.

?Is that so? Who ordered you to do this?? Shishio questioned curiously.

?Why your future master of course! Once he takes over hell, everyone will know the name of Usui the Destroyer!!!?



The end of Ch.1
Find out what Shishio?s response is in Ch. 2

Whoa, keep this going! I really enjoyed the twist at the end. Usui going for control now, huh? That's an interesting thought.

Continue soon!

Thank you so much for reading! Yup, Usui's out for revenge. Might as well try and beat Shishio for real now. At least he's got demons on his side.

Hell?s Conquest
Ch.2
First Blood

At this sentence Shishio couldn?t help but laugh.

?I was wondering where the fool had gotten to! I had figured it was too quiet around here!?

?How dare you mock the great Usui!!! U will pay for that you unworthy heathen!? cried the gold-haired demon, rushing at him with a large thick blade of rusted metal.

Shishio smirked and went in2 battle. It was over?20 seconds later with both demons trying to put out their flaming clothes. The blue-haired demon was able to escape while the other was not so lucky. Shishio used the hilt of his katana to strike a certain spot on the demon?s back to temporarily paralyze him. The demon lay on the ground, defenseless and quivering.

?Now tell me. Where is Usui? If you tell me, I?ll tell you something about myself that you might wish to know.? Shishio offered, looking down at the frightened demon.

?I?ll never tell you or anyone! I will always defend my mas-?? and before he could finish, Shishio stabbed his sword downward through the demon?s stomach.

?I told you to tell me. Very well. Die then. But I?ll tell you what I was going to anyways because I think you should know. Do you know how Usui went blind?? Shishio asked. The demon shook his head, still afraid. The demon?s eyes widened as Shishio?s sword once again caught fire.

?I burned his eyes from his head. HAA!!!!? Yumi watched as Shishio?s sword engulfed the demon?s dying body in flames.

?I can?t believe you killed that demon! That was incredible Lord Shishio! If we keep up this pace we?ll be able to take over this place in no time at all!? Houji praised, ecstatic as usual.

But Shishio wasn?t listening. Suddenly he realized his temperature had risen slightly. This seemed all too familiar. ?What? No! This can?t?I?m dead! I?m supposed to not have to?I?m still?burning.? He thought, feeling his old fever return. How would he tell Houji? No. How would he tell Yumi? He wouldn?t. Not now. She?s got enough to worry about. But even though he said nothing, Yumi could sense his mind was preoccupied.

?So now where do we go? Lord Shishio?? Yumi asked, wishing he hadn?t suddenly become so gloomy.

?That one demon survived so I suppose more will come unless?unless Usui is truly controlling them. If that is the case, I doubt he would be stupid enough to come after me.?

?So where will we go?? Yumi asked.

?We?ll stay here for a day or so until I can determine how strong the demons are here. After that, we can go on to the castle. Would you agree my dear?? Shishio asked, his gloved hand gently stroking her cheek.

She smiled, hugging him tightly, her face pressed against his warm chest.

?Ahem.? Houji interrupted.

The couple turned to face him, annoyed slightly.

?Where will we stay tonight? It?s not like we would sleep on the grass!? Houji laughed uneasily, looking around for any buildings worthy of his master.

?Why not?? Shishio suggested.

Houji choked.

?What was that sir? You?are being serious?? he stammered.

?If we stayed anywhere else, it would alert more potential enemies to our position. We sleep outside.? Shishio insisted.

?Ah?yes sir.? Houji agreed reluctantly.

?But we still have a lot to do before then right?? Yumi asked, concerned.

?Huh? Yes. Of course.? Shishio said, though he was still worried about his condition.

Could he die again of burning? The pain of burning was still etched into his memory. Though the first time the flames had burned through his flesh and cost him his body, the second?Shishio longingly gazed at Yumi. She had died, freely given her life so that he could live?to no avail. If there was any small weakness in his heart, Yumi definitely was it. Out of all the Juppon Gatana, Yumi Komagata had given the most?only to end her days in tragedy. And he loved her. He smirked. Though?it had been fun making her jealous of Kamatari. Speaking of which?

?Hmm?I?m surprised we haven?t seen anything of Kamatari down here.? Shishio spoke up so Yumi could hear.

?I doubt that cross-dresser would end its life for you.? she scoffed.

?Well I don?t know about that. He?s really very loyal.? he mused.

Yumi was about to speak before Houji blurted out that Shishio still had to speak to the villagers about what they knew. Yumi looked around for villagers, but they had all gone.

?Fine. If they?re hiding,? and his sword caught fire. ?I?ll just have to burn down their hiding places.? He threatened loudly.

Immediately after he?d spoken, a loud shuffling of feet could be heard from within a thatch roof hut. Shishio turned to watch as a small, stocky man ran from the house and threw himself at Shishio?s feet.

?Please don?t hurt me sir! The great Usui has given us all orders to find a man in bandages and bring him to the his feet?but now that I?ve seen your strength?I doubt any common villagers like us could take down someone meant for Lord Usui!? the man stammered in fear of Shishio.

?So?what do you plan to do about me anyways?? Shishio asked, crossing his arms impatiently.

?Well?we don?t know. But could I ask you how you know the great Usui?? the man asked, peering unashamed at Shishio?s bandages.

Shishio was about to answer when he noticed the man?s curiosity.

?If you keep staring like that, I?ll give you a reason to wear these.? Shishio said coolly.

The man jumped back in alarm and pretended as if he wasn?t doing a thing.

?Oh I?m sorry?I?ve just never seen someone with bandages on their entire body before.? The man said, this time fixing his gaze on Shishio?s still bloodstained sword.

?You know I feel rather honored to meet you. I didn?t know they sent stupid people to hell. Or perhaps you were?a Meiji official?? Shishio asked, his eyes glaring red.

?Well?I was?for a while. I resigned after?that incident with Makoto Shishio?I was afraid for my life! I?m sure you must have heard of him. Survived being?burned??

Shishio pointed at his head to show his burned skin patches around his eyes.

?It?s you!!!! That?s why Usui wanted you to die! Because you would go after innocent men like him!?

Yumi would have killed this man if she could have.

?Innocent! Why you don?t truly know Usui like I-??

Shishio held a hand out to her to silence her outburst.

?Oh and I do believe I?ve heard of you! You?re Yumi Komagata the Night Witch! A prostitute at 15!? the businessman laughed, saddening Yumi?s expression.

?And now that you know who we are, who are you?? Shishio asked, wanting terribly to comfort Yumi?though he wouldn?t dare show it. ?I am Seikoru Takashi. I used to work for the acclaimed Lord Ookubo??

Shishio cringed at the name.

?I see?? he said dryly, glaring at Seikoru.

?Please don?t kill me again! I?ll do anything! Anything Mister Shishio!?

Shishio smiled.

?Well?that?s more like it. All right. Tomorrow take me to this great Usui of yours.? Shishio ordered.

?But-but-but-but Usui said not to??

?Well Usui?s not the one with a sword three inches from your neck.? He raised his katana to Seikoru?s jugular, ready to kill.

?Uhh?you?ve?got a good point there?? Seikoru stammered nervously.

?Good. We?ll meet you back here in the morning. And you?ll tell no one about this. Do you understand??

?Y-yes?Mister Shishio.?

And with that, he was off into his house, thankful he was still alive. After he was gone, Yumi leaned her head on her master?s shoulder, happy the man had left. Suddenly she looked into Shishio?s eyes. She lost her happiness in that moment. He was glaring at her.

?Come on. Let?s find somewhere to rest. I have to talk to you Yumi.?

The End of Ch.2
What will Shishio talk to her about? Why is he mad? Find out in Ch.3

reeeee.............very nice...loved it so far....hurry up and post next chapter.........hehe

Thanx for reading, WaterGoddessX.^_^ It's so nice of you to always read and review my fics. And just for that, I think I'll post your Farfarello fic in a bit.


Hell?s Conquest
Ch. 3
Weakness

After a few minutes of walking in silence right behind Shishio, Yumi spotted a small area of grass beneath a few trees. The sun was setting and it reminded Yumi so much of earth. Houji settled down to rest about 50ft away, beneath a large willow, while Shishio sat down on the patch of grass, leaning against a tree. Yumi, cautious not to overstep her bounds, sat down beside him. He said nothing. This was not unusual for him not to say a word to Yumi when they went to sleep but was slightly disturbing for this night. So instead of waiting for Shishio to speak to her, Yumi moved closer to him and reached her hand out to his face, caressing his bandaged cheek. He turned towards her, gazing deep into her eyes?before he could hold out no longer and pulled her into him for a warm embrace. His eyes were distant; he was too caught up in this moment to care what happened.

?Lord?Shishio?? she started, too surprised for words.

?Yumi?you didn?t obey my orders today. I trust you. But I told you not to speak. I didn?t want those demons or anyone to-?I was?afraid for a moment. For you?.Does that?make me weak?? he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

?What are you talking about? Lord Shishio?I?ll pretend you didn?t just think that. You and I both know you are strong which is why you?ve lived so long despite?everything.?

She replied gently, letting him place an arm around her shoulders. ?That man?what he said about u?does that still hurt u??

Yumi stopped.

?What? I don?t know what you mean?? she questioned, looking away from him?though she knew what he meant?and knew it did still hurt.

Yumi?s eyes began to tear at thinking of her reputation. The man had been correct. She had been sold into slavery at a young age?and wanted to die because of it. ?I can?t cry. I?would be weak. Useless to my master?not like I?m useful anyways?? but at thinking this, she was saddened more and in a last attempt to stop her tears, she threw her arms around Shishio?s waist and buried her face in his chest. She couldn?t do it. She couldn?t be strong like him. Shishio had always been her strength. Her reason for living in such happiness as she did. Yumi knew he probably wouldn?t offer any comforting words?but just holding him near to her?Yumi started crying bitterly, forcing herself not to cry loudly so as Houji might hear them. Shishio had been about to speak when he realized Yumi was crying. She had never cried before to him and this was indeed a strange situation. Her tears soaked into his bandages but he didn?t care. He wanted to be there for her no matter what?

Suddenly Shishio cried out in pain. The salt of Yumi?s tears had seeped into his tender wounds and caused them to sting terribly. In a reaction, he?d thrown Yumi from him and she was now sitting alone, staring at the ground.

?Things are no different are they?? she said coldly, saddened at his pain.

?What do you-?yes. I?m?still burning.? Shishio said gently, trying not to upset her further.

She didn?t say a word but wiped the tears from her eyes and hugged him again.

?It?s alright. I don?t care if you?re burned or not remember?? she spoke courageously, trying to smile.

He returned the smile and gave a slight nod.

?So what do you think of hell?? Shishio asked, lying on his back in the grass.

?Well?it?s a lot like earth. I?d have to say nearly exactly like earth. Just as many businessmen.?

Shishio laughed at this. Yumi knew he loved it when she cut down the government this way.

?But what I don?t understand?the children. Why were there children in that village?? she asked, lying beside him.

?I don?t know. But if they?re anything like I was at that age?they?re here for murder.?

?Murder! Lord Shishio! Not children! They wouldn?t murder anyone?would they?? Yumi asked, afraid to think that the smiling children she?d seen playing together in the village could have killed anyone.

?Maybe. But I don?t know.?

?Wait a minute! You said?you killed people when you were young. How young?? Yumi asked curiously.

?Yumi it was a long time ago. Just leave it.? he said heavily, his eyes closed.

?Well I?d like to know. Out of curiosity.? she persisted.

?Ten. I was ten the first time I killed someone.? he said like it was nothing important.

?Ten? Who did you kill?? he smirked.

?My first sensei.? he replied.

?Why??

?He angered me. I had a sword. Think about it.? Shishio stated.

?You?ve never told me much about when you were a child.?

?Rightly so. My life was unimportant then. I was orphaned at three, and then went to stay with my sensei that I later killed. After that, I started life as a wandering assassin and when I was 17, I was recruited for government work.? Shishio said, regaining his normal icy tone.

?So you?ve been killing since you were a child. How could the Battousai expect you just to give it up?! That man?had some foolish ideals for life.? Yumi said casually, smiling slightly.

?I?m glad you agree with me. Unlike that bastard traitor Soujiro Seta.?

Yumi hated hearing this. She?d always loved Soujiro as a son and secretly?so had Shishio. She decided silence was best in this situation and therefore kept her feelings to herself.

?I think we?d better get some sleep.? Shishio suggested, closing his eyes.

?Yes. And what happened tonight?? she started.

?Didn?t happen.? Shishio stated quickly.

Yumi smiled. Just like something he would say. She lay herself down beside him, this time being careful not to rub against his sensitive skin. In a few moments, Shishio had actually fallen asleep. Yumi subconsciously moved a hand up to his head to run her fingers through a patch of his charred black hair. She could only imagine how it had looked before. But by the appearance, she could tell he must have possessed beautifully smooth, black hair at one time. All of him seemed to have been once attractive before his tragic situation. In fact, Yumi had almost wished when they?d died that his body might regain its old form so she could?ve seen it. Oh well. She could still dream. And snuggling up beside her lover, she did fall asleep to a pleasant dream.

The End of Ch.3

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