Thread: Merging of the Worlds (Athene & Silverknight's 1x1)

Tayuya Tayuya had been in the middle of her third attempt in trying to stand up when she heard footsteps. Her senses weren't nearly as keen as the swordsman who came into view, albeit she didn't yet know just how good they were. Still, it was enough that she had definitely heard him even if only barely. Among the former Sound group, she had been one of the stronger people ... probably second or third in ranking. Kimimaru was definitely more powerful than her ... and maybe she would admit the same was true with Kidoumaru. But that was a huge maybe, one that she didn't want to think of and not just because the timing was wrong. The memories were not at all pleasant and they caused the red haired flute player to grimace. ... And then, another wake up call hit her. My flute! Son of a bitch! She winced and panted as she patted herself down and felt her heart sink even further. It probably got a bit scratched while it fell lower into her chest. But ... she didn't care enough. Her only weapon and one of the few things that had kept her sane throughout the years was gone, probably still buried and crushed under all the trees. That bitch, she muttered in between struggling breaths, I ... I'm gonna ... ngh ... Even if Tayuya could have protested - verbally or otherwise - she at least understood the last thing she could do was fight back. Hell, she hadn't gotten to her feet on her own. So even if she was definitely unsure about this new man suddenly arriving and insisting he would help out, she had no real choice but to accept. For now. However, this did not mean she wouldn't fully trust him. Just enough that he was at least keeping his promise and taking her to some doctor. Which ... bothered her. More than it should. A twinge of guilt began to swim through Tayuya. But she had to know. So .... she spoke her mind. You ... ngh ... barely know me. Why? Is .... there some .... sorta catch I don't ... know of yet? It was just something she wasn't used to, plain and simple. The last time that Tayuya had been 'wanted', it had been by Orochimaru and Kabuto. Of course, they only took her in at the cost of forcing her to give up her freedom. She hadn't officially been a slave. Thinking back on it though, she may as well have been. Tayuya had complied with every goddamn wish and whim, obeying orders without any real question. Even when she was asked to retrieve the Uchiha brat, she'd still complied. And she had done so despite feeling unsure about the mission. .. Heh. That ... should have been your warning signal, huh? she mused. She'd tried to maintain some control over her body, even if the gesture was merely keeping her head lifted a bit. But, in the end, it failed and soon, she felt her head fall against Kenshin's chest. Every new breath caused a labored and very desperate sound, only getting worse as her lungs scratched ever-so-slightly against her ribs. The sensation alone made her terrified to breathe. But ... she couldn't just hold her breath either. So she tried to keep her inhaling and exhaling at a relatively steady pace, not wishing to make things too bad if it could be helped. Tayuya was ... not quite sure how to feel. The reassurance of being able to get medical help was definitely nice. But .. after that? Then what? Her mind once again went to the thought of just starting over. But would it really be that easy? Part of her hoped it would be and at the same time, some portion in the musician's mind knew it wouldn't be. After all, when has life ever been easy for ya? Nah. There's always gotta be some bullshit you need to worry about. Tch.