It was spring and the night air smelt like flowers. I was waiting patiently for my targets. They were some high ranking members of the Zawa government. They need to die so I could stop hearing them at night..those..
Rain has fallen like an ambush. It soaked my cloak and it plunged my surroundings into an even deeper darkness, it stole away the smell of lilacs.
I heard footsteps. They were in a hurry, their conversations reached me way before their eyes did.
" .. can't believe scum like that even allowed to serve decent human beings." - a man with a deep booming voice his displeasure. " Disgusting demi humans. What do the owners think?"
" I don't know but it can't be good for business." - the high pitched sidekick was quick to agree with his master views. "Those animals belong in whore houses or a cemetery if you ask me."
" Takashi what do you think? "
Takashi didn't answer and the others took his silence as agreement. Takashi Miura. You here.
They turned the corner, and I caught a glimpse of my target. I remembered what Iban said.
" These people may look like fellow human beings."- he signaled his soul, to pour us some alcohol. " But you must remember they are monsters, disguised as man. Do what you do best for the new era Mid..
" TAKASHI? WHAT DID YOU SAY!!?"
I didn't hear what the man said, but it didn't matter.
They gonna be dead soon.
All their grievances, dreams, hopes..will soon be meaningless.
I stepped outside the shadows, that give me shelter and draw my blade. The sound was enough to put them on alert.
" Who's there? You wish to die, you little dog.." - a fat man with wobbly steps walked forward. "Speak up!!"
" Calm yourself Ryu.. it's just a boy." - a handsome fellow put his hand on the man, Ryu shoulder to keep him at bay.
" A boy with a drawn sword who appeared out nowhere..Hey you!? Tell us your purpose or we cut you down." The fat man put his hand on his sword, to show his willing to prove his words.
All those empty threats...I felt my heart become quiet, almost as if stopped beating. I tried to detect the smell of lilacs...but they were gone.
WHOOSH.
I appeared before the three, before they could react. The tall one handsome one from the right...
Ryu was already clutching his throat and falling from the impact. He was so slow..I could see the surprise in his eyes and could've sworn, witness the light leaving it.
" KYYAHH!! "
I stepped back and seen a finely sharpened blade cutting the air before my eyes. The fat man wild downward cut hit the pavement, made a screeching sound.
I swung upwards and I saw the nameless man's face, flying off hitting the low walls some distance away.
Only my target left. He was an average sized man with short hair and small goatee. His eyes looked sober and but filled with fear. His purple robe was marked and spread in a larger circle staining the fabric.
I allowed a look on my own blade, dripping his compatriots blood mixed with the rain on the ground.
" What do want assassin? Hmm? - he pleaded and stepped back. " I-is it mo-money? " - for someone like him, money was abundant, his life is finite.
" P-please just tell me !!! "
You can train a dog with food, there's always enough of those, who can be bought with money..but, he didn't understand the reason I swung my sword. A Zawa dog through, and through.
I wasn't in a hurry.
I took some satisfaction watching him comprehend, that it's the end for him. I walked slowly, and with sure steps. Watched his terror turn into pure survival instinct.
I saw his cloak rising, his sword just screams senseless fright and almost no true skill.
He stabbed the air instead of my nose and tried to pull back. It took him a second to understand he left his sword arm or rather.. I took it from him. He stumbled backwards with a loud scream and landed in the flower bed, clutching his bleeding forearm.
" ARGHHH..GOD !! HEEEELP !! "
" Takashi Miura ..the new era, thank you for your sacrifice."
" No I.."
His mouth was open, but no words can ever hold any meaning now.
The rain was a gentle friend, helped my sword stay clean. My own reflection is so clear in it. No blood..not a drop.
Would you be proud, master?
There was a sound of doors being opened and footsteps in hurry was heard.
The commotion caused by the screaming drawn the people outside. They saw only the aftermath of a small massacre. And deputy leader Takashi Miura headless body had a single lilac on it.
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I walked slowly stayed close to the shadows. At the meeting place there was my pick up. I don't know why they bother.
" Good job little one. I see your blade and eyes are sharp as ever." - Shiten trying his best to find new compliments.
" I don't need you now..leave without me." - I took his hand of my shoulder and left him and the others " Tell Iban, I'll go home soon."
" C'mon I thought we could get a drink and celebr..."
I didn't felt like celebrating.
I didn't care for their company. But Iban is right, we need swords and men who knew how to wield them.
'No revolution is won by a single solider, no matter how much the Gods blessed him..'
Yes Iban, I understand that now.
The whore house nearby was packed to the ceiling. Walking past the cheering and sounds of laughter covering the horrors these places hide.
I two men burst thorough the bushes cackling like fools.
" I can't believe that kitty cat wanted mercy " - the one closer stumbled and pulled up his pant.
" You should've gone easy on her..she was lovely and tested even better..hahaha!!" - another catastrophe of man patted his back, as if he won a race.
Cockroaches..and victims.
This world..it need to change. How can you, of all people deny such a fact master?
They saw me coming up on them and their hands went for their daggers immediately.
I see.. they saw me as a victim too.
" Hey there little boy..how about you gives us enough to spare your life huh?" - the one closer, clearly the leader of the two stated his one and only offer.
I could tell by his friend depraved smile that sparing my life was not option.
Iban told me not to kill anyone, aside my targets he supplied. I usually listen. We don't need more attention drawn to us, than necessary. But it's not,
I just can walk away from this can I?
Besides, I still couldn't smell anything but blood. So it won't make a difference.
" Let just take h.."
Unfortunately they will never take anything from anyone.
Their bodies hit the pavement with a loud thud. Disgusting creatures like them are infested our land like a plague. They didn't deserve such fast an exit considering the life they must've lived.
The rain stopped falling. I thought about walking away. But, I wanted to bury that poor creature so it could find peace. Like master did to my mother and sisters. It the least, I could do.
I followed the trail left by the dead man and soon came across a frail looking demi human with cat ears and a tail.
She looked so small..so young. Her body was covered in bruises and small cuts. She suffered greatly before death.
I took of my cloak and knelt next to her.
" I'm sorry you had live such a life. To die such death.." - I placed my cloak her naked body. " I wish I knew the words of the prayer of your people. Rest..and know, those who did this already paid with their futures for it."
I made a death sign master thought me, his people used by placing one finger each on my eyes and slowly pulled them down my face all the way to my chin. Signifying the tears that should be shed, for a loved one.
I made a deep enough grave and gathered some wild flowers nearby. I lifted her body.
She weighed very little. I placed it inside gently and placed the flowers next to her. I didn't wanna bury her like that so I left my cloak on her.
Does she have someone in this world? Anyone who knows her? Well at the least, you now have someone who will remembers you.
My cloak moved and I heard a small voice underneath.
" P-please...he-help.."