Arc 1 Episode 1.0: Love holds no prisoners

## Love Holds no Prisoners

This world has changed many many times amongst its creation, twisting, and turning. Coming to a stop, and coming to full spin.

This world has been branded by a cruel name in its wake.

" The Demon World "

A world filled with demonic warriors, Yokai, Oni, you name it... its here... But the most deadly in this world of monsters?

Are the humans... the ones backed into a corner.

And the one's whom are the most discriminated within this dark realm.

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But even with that, I'm sure you're asking me through the source of media your reading from, what truly is demonic about it? Where's your proof? And to that i laugh at you! I bet you, the mortal realms even worse than this place, if ya ask me. But this isn't really about my opinion, now isn't it?

A few things deter as to what makes this world ' The Demon Realm' but i'm going to approach this, as if im on your current level of understanding. Lets break this down, yeah?

Is it the creatures? that lie within everyone's broken attentions, waiting to pounce and lay waste to their flimsy, mortal targets?

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Or Perhaps it is the crude and sick politics, that would break the wills of even the strongest of people.

Ha! I bet it could even be the weather, that bites and burns us, the dark sorcerers and warlocks who wish to do harm for their sick experiments.

Or maybe it is the pure carnage that consumes this world, the blistering disgust that sits within every dark corner of every imperial city?

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But even so, one could... find even Love In this place said to be filled with darkness. I've seen it myself.

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No matter, though, this world is filled with great wonders as well! From candies and lights that shine bright! From foods that fill your bellies, and drinks to keep you warm.

From happiness and children!

Not all here is covered in scorn...

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But you know? Even with that known knowledge, I'd peg it on those god's that sit above us, who govern this world, or so they say.

The Old Ones

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Is what there called by this generation. The God's that make up this world. The moon goddess, and the sun goddess. They sit past the gates of the rift, the closest thing that my kind get to a heaven. They have many agents under them, known as lesser god's whom help in the control of this world. But at the same time, they choose not to meddle in human affairs, as ironic as that is. To base it off comparison, its quite similar to the mortal realms Yakuza, or other criminal organzation, pretty ironic for gods right? Its like this... Daicho sits at the top, and his captains under him soon after, and then finally the lieutenants. This is the structure of the OmniGod's Yamisuki ( Dark Moon ) and Junsei ( Light moon ) and the lesser gods beneath them. They don't care for the others under them, all of our troubles are but the cries of ants to them. We are the Mundane.

Gah! But look at me, I'm rambling now.

Getting ahead of myself.

A dark age is approaching, darker tides ready to rip this world asunder. But, don't worry, destiny has readied itself for this one!

Old demons filled these lands, but it will be the young whom saves it!

The Prophecy says! ( clears his throat )

And Yes! This story has one of those!

The prophecy says...

That in the first 15000 years of the demon realm, a great darkness will cast itself upon demon world in hopes of washing it over in a heated blaze. But... within the 20 years after the great war for the stone. Heroes will rise to vanquish the darkness! Heroes born by the omnigods and all their power!

Are you...

One of those heroes?

## Love...

The sun has set on the East Quadrant and night cradles the castle, the stars flicker and light up the blue black sky. The sounds of rushing waterfalls and mountainous wilderness flood the area.

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This was never my intention. Nor did it occur I would find myself in your arms. Again . . .

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Night after night we embrace one another. And night after night we breathe these lies to each other.

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Are we strained hearts ? Mending then breaking, we repeat this cycle, simply open to bleed out our words hidden behind emotions and empty promises. But come tomorrow morning this bond that was birth from the fueled flames of honest desires will crumble. Will our memories of nights much like this one stand still with rusted joints ? Will they cinder to dust and gray over with ash ?

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Xiaoli: " Hu Shen. "

Brightly lit blue violet irises stared hopelessly upward as they fixated themselves on the ceiling above her. Xiaoli whispered faintly as her voice poured over her dark pink lips like slow running honey. They were darkened and swollen like bruised rose petals. Long silky strands of her dark rich auburn hair sprawled everywhere and poured over the bed sheets. Images of the past few months came flooding through her head all at once in a sudden rush. An abrupt tidal wave of sorts, it just washed over her. The creamy skin of her plump thigh smoothed itself against the hard toned muscles of Hu Shen's leg. The porcelain china doll couldn't help the words that broke forth from her lips.

Xiaoli:" What am I to you ? "

It was a question she had wondered many nights. It lingered on her lips during daily, but she never had the courage or resolve to ask such a thing until now. On all the nights she managed to ask such a thing tonight was the worst. Though if she did not ask in this moment, she would never truly know . . . Would she ? Xiaoli continued to stare up at the ceiling. The pale moonlight washed its silver beams over the two tangled lovers as they lay upon the plush softness of the bed.

Princess Xiaoli Yin of the Yumao Dynasty and First General Hu Shen of the family Royal Guard--Having relations before her wedding ceremony. An arranged marriage. Xiaoli is to be wed to her betrothed, Prince Siwang of the South Quadrant. It would be a scandal to rival all before. For months the two of them have been sneaking around. Stealing lonesome glances, brief touches, fleeting kisses--anything. Anything to hold them over. Then every couple weeks or so they found themselves like this. Together. But now, everything was about to change. Everything. And all Xiaoli wanted was to keep the sun from rising.

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## Holds...

My name.. is Hu Shen. A hero to the East Quadrant. And a bold face liar, to my emperor.

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I am one of the 3 Holy Generals of the East Quadrant. Yeah, just like Cabbage was for the South Quad and Kyu for the East. I ran with those guys, some of the strongest Yokai I've ever seen too. Before I joined the East Quadrant. I was Hu Shen The Void Tiger of the west And I was right next to them. It's just my exploits were overshadowed by my emperor Kong Liang. And him overthrowing the emperor before him to take the east quad for himself, and lead us into victory.

Yup... He's my emperor. And he's always been like a father to me. Despite the immense age difference between the two of us.

The only bad thing about that is, well. I don't see his daughter... like a sister.

In fact, I don't think I ever have... I was tasked with taking care of her as a child after the war. I was always her bodyguard, where she went, I was behind her. Hey, don't give me that look alright.

I didn't notice how beautiful she'd become until she was about 18, about two years ago actually.

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Xiaoli... her beauty always smitten me, striking me down as if her very love and presence were as swift and blazing as lightning itself. I fell in love with her. And for the first time, I placed my own personal feelings before duty. Her father, if he knew, would try to take my head sure enough. And he wouldn't be wrong. I'd deserve it. Tomorrow she is to be married off to the prince of the south Quadrant Prince Siwang. And it pains me, to know that I could never truly be with her. Despite the cause, everyone benefits from this supposed deal, but her. And this man she's marrying He's a dark man, a man filled with hatred and evil. I know that he has no true purpose for her but to use her for his own selfish gain. I have met the man.

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He smiles for the general public, but i know better. There just... has to be something I can do. To stop this...

Xiaoli: " Hu Shen. "

Hu Shen: Yes?

Xiaoli:" What am I to you ? "

Hu Shen would have rose from his resting place, looking at her through the dark drapes of night while his cool feline eyes focused in on her. His breathing coming to a cool slow while he cleared his throat a bit, smiling from ear to ear.

Hu Shen: Over the past two years Xiaoli. I have fallen in love many times. However, every time... it's only been with you. Isn't it obvious?

He said while sliding his fingers through her hair. Staring back deeply into the deep pools of her eyes.

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Hu Shen: You are my world...

## No Prisoners

In this land filled with game, and plant life. Things aren't as bad in the demon realm, as it is foretold. In all honesty. From the stories that Grangran told me. The other world, the mortal world. Is worse than this place.

I believe that, even though this land is filled with death and destruction. That there is also beauty that sits deeply within its depths.

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Budding, like flowers to spring. Far beyond what the eye can see, and even perceive within its neurological perceptive abilities. Grangran always told me that life is a continuation of constellations forged together by the web that draws out from this universe to the next. I am a firm believer of this. That our world in all of its despair, and sometimes happiness

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Is a part of the larger grand scheme of things.

This world is connected, and this life is also connected to this world. When we die, they say we go to the rift, to soon be reincarnated again into something else, someone else. We are reborn, given another chance to make this world a better place. Gran Gran always taught me. That death is never the end, just another chapter in one's adventure, and travels in this long dragon way called life.

And perhaps, even a monster like me gran gran. Can... make something good out of this life.

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Just like you did...

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Grandmother...

Along the beaches of the East Quadrant. It was warm and desolate. The Heat from the beach would have cast the area over in a blanket of its hotness. A few Yokai children would have been playing along with the beaches side while Yumao Dynasty soldiers guarded the area. Whom stepped out of the forested area had been none other than Karret. The large 6'0 Orange skinned Oni with a large plank on his back, that was pretty much a tree trunk. All of the girls would have stopped on the beach to look over at the towering beast possessed of immense and unadulterated muscle. His beaconing eyes scanned over the beach with focused vision while he took several steps forward. Pulling his wooden framed shades off of his face, to reveal his features. That seemed more human than anything else.

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Most ran in fear, clearing out of his way while others stopped to gawk and awe. One of the girls would have been brave enough to approach him, however. Stepping out from amongst the others with her hands on her hips.

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Girl1: Hey there handsome.

???: Hm?

Girl1: I see you around here a lot, what's your name?

???: Name?

He said back with a booming gruff voice.

???: Karret name. Is Karret! Its nice to meet you!

Girl1: Huh? Hey uh... are you okay?

Karret: KARRET IS FINE! KARRET SURF WAVES NOW, HUNT BIG GAME! KARRET IS GOOD HUNTER!

Girl1: Uuuuuhhhh.... okay?

Karret: KARRET BRING BACK SMALLER GIRL PIECE OF GAME, SMALLER GAME TAKE BACK TO SELL FOR MONEY! SMALLER GIRL AND KARRET BECOME FRIENDS AND...

Before Karret could continue with the conversation she'd have walked off. Leaving him to his own devices while he stood with a confused look on his face.

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Karret: Was it something that Karret said?

Getting out to the ocean was the easy part, pushing forward he'd begin to drift through the sea pulling the large chunk of wood under him. Standing up after gaining speed in the ocean he'd pull his ax Kaiuri, swinging it around in his grasp while looked forward. His left hand would have been paddling himself through the ocean.

THA-THUM!

Every time he pulled his left hand through the water to paddle forward a sonic boom would erupt from behind him, blasting him forward through the ocean until he was picking up several hundreds of speed after only 4 strokes of his muscle bounded arms. He took off now, several thousand miles away from the shore while he sat with his legs crossed and arms crossed on his plank of wood while he allowed the current to simply propel him through the waves to places unknown.

## Princess of the East

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Kong Liang and Ming would have both been standing next to one another while they waited for their daughter to show her face with her wedding dress on.

Kong Liang: My beautiful daughter. Look at you, on this glorious day. You will guide the realms together to create one order. You are doing this world a great service.

Ming: Yes you are, my love. I am proud of you.

Kong: The prince should be here any minute now.

Stepping into the room, where everyone had been. Had been none other than Hu Shen, with both of his hands behind his back. His eyes stayed down, never looking at Xiaoli while he'd bow his head before them.

Hu Shen: My lord... the prince arrives soon. He is but an hour away now with his entourage.

Kong: Good, Xiaoli will be done before then.

Hu Shen: Yes sir.

Kong: This is indeed a glorious day. Today, we end the feuds for the shards.

???: You are correct...

A booming voice could be heard stepping into the room as well now, this figure had been cladded in red robes, his hands behind his back as he kept a smirk bearing across his calm and collected face. His eyes looked like daggers almost staring back into Kong Liang's eyes. It had been none other than Emperor Nobu of the South Quadrant. His cold eyes stared ahead at Kong and his wife, before finally setting on Xiaoli, with a sinister smile on his face.

Kong: You are here before your son?

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Nobu: That I am. I wanted to meet you before he got here, to make sure everything was in order.

Kong: Did you doubt me, Nobu?

Nobu: Hm. I'll never doubt you Kong. I also wanted to meet the bridge to be.

Nobu would have approached Xiaoli, placing her hand onto his lips while bowing his head soon after.

Nobu: My future daughter in law. In only an hours time, we will all be family. You'll be saving this world, from future damnation.

Hu Shen: ... You mean. You and your people will gain a child from the womb of the Stone Maiden. You just want the power...

Nobu: What was that general Hu Shen... or better yet. Royal guard.

Kong: He uh, he said nothing. Hu Shen is just tired. It been a long day for him. With guarding the capital city against intruders and all. He speaks from exhaustion.

Nobu: No, I know what he meant. And he is not wrong. I and my people will gain a lot from this. But then again, so will you and yours. Security, power, and a child from not only the shard maiden but of our bloodline as well. We'll both get fine future kings out of this. But, that's enough talk for now. My son shall arrive here any minute now. I'll see you all. After the marriage ceremony.

Hu Shen watched with a scowl on his face as Emperor Nobu left the room, while Kong Liang walked over to the balcony, placing his hands around the cool metal to stare out over the forest before him.

Kong: I know, that you are not pleased with this Hu Shen. No one fought harder against their forces than you did. But you must remember that this is for the sake of our empire, our world. And...

Hu Shen: But what about her sake? What about Xiaoli!

Hu Shen would have blasted the words from his lips, forcing Kong Liang to turn around and eye him with a scowl on his face. Hu Shen would have sighed, bowing his head before turning around to leave them. Ming, stood with her arms under her breath a sad expression on her face, watching Hu Shen leave.

Kong: I understand, he cares for her like family. But he must remember, that this is the way of royalty. This is the way this world works. And he will never... be a part of it. No matter how much I love him. My daughter's role is bigger than him, bigger.... than all of us.

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It was a glorious day indeed as the rumbling sounds of mixed conversation flooded the entirety of the East Quadrant. The citizens chattered lively as all made their way through crowded strips and busy streets to towards the steep hill of steps leading up to the grand castle. The entire empire was buzzed with anticipation for today would be a major point in the history books. The beautiful princess Xiaoli Yin of the proud Yumao dynasty would be married off today. The young 19 year old was the pentacle of a hope for a new age and the peace offering to the South Quadrant. Siwang's bride to be. Their union not only bonding themselves but their empires as well.

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All around the palace and through the courtyard the servants were busy working hard to put everything in its place. The last minute arrangements were being set, maids cleaned and straightened, seamstresses and decorators puzzled together all the finest decor and ornaments, the cooks and chefs slaved hard over hot stoves and cutting boards to prepare the banquet's finishing touches. The finger foods and treats were already set out for the public beforehand as well. No citizen would starve today. Every taste bud would be satisfied and every belly will swell itself fully.

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However, the true chaos was happening from within the palace walls.

Xiaoli held her breath as she watched Hu Shen storm out of the room. The youthful oriental beauty silently held her tongue, the sounds of his voice burned her ears. His abrupt outbursts seemed to have caught everyone off guard, but it had startled her the most without fail. Usually, Hu Shen was very mild mannered and slow to anger. Not many things could shake him up or get under his skin. Her was so strong. Full of pride and honor. His respect and duty always gave him the means to keep his emotions in check, Xiaoli knew this.

But . . .

Her stardusted eyes lowered as she forced her carefully powdered face with makeup to remain composed. In all honesty, she wanted to go after him. To pursue him when the ceremony was so close to its beginning and when her betrothed was mere moments from arriving--Xiaoli swallowed a dry lump that had lodged itself in her throat. She parted her lips that were painted dark ruby red with cherry lip stain. The ornaments and accessories that sat high on her head twisted and twined themselves between the thick silky walnut curls of her lengthy brown hair. The dress was floor length, the precious silky fabric clung shamelessly against the subtle curves of her hourglass figure before it hung like flattering drapes that disappeared between her thighs. Pure pearl white feathers decorated the shoulder area of her attire, the large cloudlike fullness circled around her slender neck.

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She knew that Hu Shen was right. The South Quadrant were doing the East Quadrant no favors. This was not benevolent deed on their part. They were taking advantage of the situation, of her family. Of her. If anyone had her best interest at heart, it was Hu Shen. His countenance sifted its way to the forefront of her mind. She remembered then, when the proud general entered the room, he . . . he wouldn't even look her in the eye.

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Sure. Sure she understood why that was, but still. His reasoning didn't stop that distasteful feeling that sat like bile in the pit of her stomach. This arrangement was left a bitter taste on her tongue indeed. She did not love the prince. She did not particularly care for his father either. It's not like any of that matters. This was for the greater good of the demon realm. For her people.

She was in love with Hu Shen, but . . . it didn't matter anymore.

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This is the path that was laid before her.

What choice did they have ?

## The Strong

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The sun was pounding and the farther that Karret got away from shore the darker the sea was getting. Before long a small Tanuki would pop out of his hair, staring at the rising waves ahead! The small raccoon dog would have been holding a bottle in its paws as it stared ahead in complete awe!

Nuki: FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THE GODS KARRET! I WENT TO SLEEP AND I WAKE UP TO US. IN THE OCEAN. RIDING RIGHT INTO THE MIDDLE OF A STORM!

Karret: Hmh!

Nuki: I know you hear me, what are we doing out here!?

Karret: Karret here. For that.

He said with a serious scowl on his face as he slowly stood up onto his board. Nuki would have turned her head to the right while she stared ahead. His jaw dropping out in fear once she saw the towering monster that hovered above their heads surrounded by a wave of dark water.

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Nuki: Y-YOU... CANT BE SERIOUS!!!!!!!!!!

Karret: Karret... very serious.

Nuki: YOU SAID WE WERE TAKING A BREAK ON HUNTING!

Karret: Need new bone necklace, Karret needs money. No whining. Only fight!

He said swinging his ax around in his hands while he rode closer and closer to the large water demon that blocked out the sun as it screeched its bellying howl into the sky.

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Karret would have paddled a few more times as he rode in closer to the large monster. The beast would have taken notice to him as its eyes began to glow a bright red! Before firing a series of beams down into Karrets general direction! But he'd kick off the surface of the water allowing him to pick up, even more, speed!

Karret: Karret need Nuki to use earth powers! Earth powers that go boom!

He said with a scowl on his face as he pulled out his chain from his waist and shifted his battle ax into projectile bladed weapons while he twirled them in his hands rapidly!

Nuki: Gah! Fine! But only because I'll DIE if I don't!

Karret would have nodded his head!

Nuki: ARE YOU READY!?

Karret: KARRET... IS READY! HUAAAAAH!!!!!!!

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When Nuki used her powers, waving her hands above her head as the earth rose up from under him! Tossing Karret high into the air while his body twisted rapidly before blasting RIGHT through the beast! Only for her to make another large pillar of water, rise out of the ground for him to land on!

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The large leviathan like creature would have screeched at the top of its lungs while it bellowed in pain! The Orange warrior wasted no time however as it leaped off the edge of that very same pillar, his body blasting high into the air with the bladed weapon in hand! The large maw of the beast would have separated its jaws, inviting Karret into its mouth to be forever vanquished. But this young Oni had other plans than death today.

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While floating high above the mouth of the beast, Karret would have lunged the blade forward as it slammed its way into the large beasts eye! Riddling it almost unusable as he dug it deeply into the whited out flesh! The blade dug in deep, and this allowed the sea creature to howl, bellowing out in pain while Karret slung the chain around his shoulder and leaped off of it! Another pillar was made by Nuki to help secure his landing. Digging his feet into the wet wooden ground while he used the chains of his weapon to pull the creatures head down onto a large spike pillar that Nuki made to assist in Karrets kill! Pulling down with all of his Hercules like might before slamming its head down, killing it after a rough but swift struggle.

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After destroying the beast's brain the creature would attempt to struggle a bit, hanging on to light for as long as it could. But Karret would have continued to stab into it, doing so until it'd finally dye down completely. Nuki would have made a stone landing pillar for it to land on while he sat on top of it the whole ride.

Nuki: Great! Now what genius, you gonna carry it back to the quadrants from out in the middle of the ocean!? Or did you forget about the storm!

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Karret: Karret no thinks that far ahead...

Nuki: Damn it Karret!

## Three hours ago...

Within the dead of night, all that was heard in Prince Siwangs tent that had been made for camp that night. Had been the grueling poundings of a females cunt, savagely getting ransacked to the point of no end. The brutal sounds of flesh connected into flesh would create an almost deafening, sicking rhythm that sounded more agonizing than pleasureful. The ones who had been partaking in these actions of unfiltered 'sin' had been none other than Prince Siwang and some slave girl of his. His cock ransacked the depths of her pink folds, brutally beating her vagina into brutal submission while he fucked her like a blissful animal.

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Slavegirl1: UNGH... HA... HA... P-PRINCE SIWANG!

' pat-pat-pat-pat'

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Siwang: ...

This session had been going on for about 3 hours straight and he had climaxed in her multiple times. She was in pain, but the thought of bearing an heir kept her minds flooded with pleasure alone as she took the princes seed over and over again. But the expression on his face had been dead. Cold even as he stared out at her the entire time. Before long, however, he was done and her purposes were set as well. His royal essence flooding out of her like a broken water pipe.

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Standing up now, siwang would have been pulling his pants onto himself while the slave sat up, her body beaten and bruised but she had a large grin on her face.

Slave: Mmmm.. prince Siwang. That was good. I wonder you know. With all the seed you pumped into me. I will surely bare child. Me, bare child to the royal family of the Nobu Empire!

Siwang:... ( continues fixing his clothing )

Slave: I wonder, what I'll name it. I'm sure it'll be something beautiful. I am but a slave. But... but you sire, you are beautiful.

Siwang turned to face her now. His scowl turning into a smile before tilting his head to the right.

Siwang: I've been your master for 6 years now, haven't I. Shu-ming.

Shu-ming: yes sire, I helped take care of you in your younger years. But you were but a boy then. But now? Now... your all man. One day... I bet you'll surely surpass your father. And with this child of ours. I just know th-

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Siwang: You... you can't be serious right?

He said grinning from ear to ear before he'd burst out into maniacal laughter while he launched his hand forward gripping tightly to her forehead.

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Siwang: INSECT LIKE YOU!? HAHAHAHAHAAH! SERIOUSLY!? DO YOU SERIOUSLY THINK THAT I'D WASTE MY BLOODLINE ON YOUR FILTHY SLAVE CUNT! ON AN INSECT-LIKE YOU!!? A COCKSLEVE!?

Shuming: P-Prince Siwang, you are hurting me!

Siwang: My seed only belongs to the Stone Maiden! Your pussy, your womb. Isn't worthy of the Nobu... BLOODLINE!

He said ripping her head right off from her jaw, killing the slave as her blood blasted all over himself in a burst of red.

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The blood covered him up to the brim almost as he grinned from ear to ear again.

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Siwang: Don't... fucking Kid yourself...

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Riding into town had been none other than the prince himself. Riding high on his horse through the streets of Fenghuang Diguo. Rain began to slowly trickle down from the sky but the prince seemed unphased. His eyes had been focused, today. He'd finally meet his bride. A smile on his face the whole entire time to the royal palace. He got off of his horse, and then soon after his men had. Step by step they made their way up the series of stairs that led up to the palace. He kept his head held high while his men kept umbrellas above his head to shield him from the rain. After all, he couldn't ruin his ceremonial robes.

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Prince Siwang of the Southern Quadrant. Master of the 5 lotus fist. And heir to the Nobu Empire Stepped into the chapel-like area where everyone else had been waiting for him. His father sat in the stands, reading from what looked like a book while his left eye shot backward watching his son pass him. Siwang would have stopped to look back at his father before that sinister grin broke across his face. Making his way over to the stands. He waited for his bride to be. Pulling both of his hands behind his back.

Siwang: Now... where is my beautiful bride to be.

Hu shen had been watching him enter from afar with his arms crossed. A scowl on his face the entire time before he'd grunt, shaking his head.

Hu Shen: ...

The ceremony has started and everyone has taken their seats. The wedding band's instruments ring harmony throughout the air and warm the hearts of all the congregation. First, to come down the aisle are the family members of Prince Siwang, followed by the prince himself. Next behind them was the Empress Mingxia accompanied by Emperor Kong Liang. They beamed as their three sons trailed behind them as well. After them came two young girls, Xiaoli's twin cousins. The bubbling toddlers sprinkled flowers down the aisle and prepared the way for their elder cousin.

The Time Has Come.

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Four faithful household servants dressed in long satin robes would have escorted the young princess down the straight aisle. Its path was worn as it stretched through the courtyard, the cobblestones shifted slightly beneath each of their footsteps. They continued to carry the royal sedan towards the alter. Inside princess Xiaoli sat. The laced stitching of her bridal veil draped itself over her facade. The curtains of the sedan shielded her figure, her slender shadow paled behind of them.

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This was it. The time has come for her to serve her duty to her people. Her ears filled with the sound of carefully plucked strings and loud droning drums. The wedding band's music serenaded the audience, all the citizens awed and cooed at the many festivities. The beauty of the palace court was unmatched.

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Suddenly the carrier stopped along with the last beat of the ceremonial drums. The servants lowered the bridal sedan. While two of the servants peeled back the thin sheer material of the curtains hiding her face. All eyes widened and smiles brightened as Xiaoli stepped freely onto the aisle. Her beauty captivated the entire crowd. Her blue violet hues scanned the audience of friends, family, and citizens. The soft cherry balm of her lips curved upwards into a softened smile It was forced, but the general public wouldn't be able to tell. A gentle breeze swished through the courtyard and caressed her flawless milky white skin.

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The long train of her lavish red gown trailed behind of her, the lace veil remained over her gentle porcelain features. She walked with grace and poise up the steps to meet her betrothed.

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Her eyes flickered in his direction as she saw him standing there. Siwang. He was surely handsome. A dapper young man with looks so sharp they could kill. He had always been kind to her, but the look in his eyes when he smiled her way--it seemed rather . . .

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Off.

She silently took her place next to Siwang

Priest:" Dearly Beloved--friends, family, citizens of the East Quadrant--We gather here on this holiest of days to celebrate a glorious union between two people. Here we will bear witness to their union as they join together as one in holy matrimony. The essence of this commitment is the acceptance of each other in entirety, as lover, companion, and friends. Not only do they join each other, families, but today they unify their two empires ! "

Xiaoli's eyes lowered as the Priest spoke. As the priest poured the ceremonial brew of tea for the union, her mind drifted elsewhere. Both she and Siwang were handed cups filled with the warm pooling liquid as its steam kissed her lips.

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She held it numbly. The red ribbon of unity was tied around both of their fingers. This was a traditional symbol, signifying the joining of the bride and groom's bloodlines. It is heavily symbolic in East Quadrant culture. The color red represents prosperity.

Priest:" Do you both pledge to share your lives openly with one another, and promise yourselves to one another in truth ? Do you promise to honor and tenderly care for one another, cherish and encourage each other, stand together, through sorrows and joys, hardships and triumphs for all the days of your lives ? "

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Xiaoli couldn't seem to find her words. Her mind could only focus on what she was leaving behind by doing this. Who she was leaving behind . . . But there was no sign of him. Hu Shen. The angular features of his face, the bronze tan of his skin . . . She resisted the salty tears that burned the backs of her eyes. He was nowhere to be found.

Priest:" Do you pledge to share your love and the joys of your marriage with all those around you, so that they may learn from your love and be encouraged to grow in their own lives ? "

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Xiaoli:" Hu Shen. "

Her voice was as soundless as the failing breeze around her. His name rode away in the wind as she held the cup tighter in her grip.

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Forgive me.

Siwang stared ahead at his princess as he pulled his arms into a crossed position. His eyes were focused in on her beauty from afar as she approached him. This hadn't been the first time he'd seen her. However, this was the first time, he'd truly gazed upon her beauty. She was benevolent not only in shape but in heart. And even his cold black heart could see it.

Siwang: Princess Xiaoli, your just as beautiful as the day I last saw you.

He said pulling his hands behind his back while he smiled back at her. His eyes focused in on her every feature. The ceremony had begun and he had been ignoring it all for the most part. All of it had been trivial nonsense to him, and the very essence of the situation was incredibly mundane for him.

Priest:" Do you both pledge to share your lives openly with one another, and promise yourselves to one another in truth? Do you promise to honor and tenderly care for one another, cherish and encourage each other, stand together, through sorrows and joys, hardships and triumphs for all the days of your lives? "

Siwang: I do.

He said reassuringly as he never took his cold gaze off of the princesses eyes.

Priest:" Do you pledge to share your love and the joys of your marriage with all those around you, so that they may learn from your love and be encouraged to grow in their own lives? "

Siwang would have taken Xiaoli's hands as he grasped tightly to her dainty fingers, while his smile broke across his cheeks.

Siwang: I do...

The priest would have then turned his head to Xiaoli, with a smile on his face. Hu Shen would have turned his head to the left not out of despair, but of anger. Just watching this scene brought his stomach to a swift tumbling sensation that felt as if he'd puke it all out in front of everyone.

Priest: And you princess Xiaoli do you pledge to share your love and the joys of your marriage with all those around you, so that they may learn from your love and be encouraged to grow in their own lives?

The entirety of the ceremony would have stopped what they'd been doing as they all turned their heads to face Xiaoli with smiles on their faces. This was it, this was the day that everything would be set! The anticipation would have echoed throughout the entire area. Hu shen shook his head, closing his eyes tightly until he gritted his teeth. Gripping to the hilt of his sword as his eyes flared a bright red and he got more feline like as he began to unsheath his blade, he wouldn't stand for this, he just couldn't! Some of the people in the ceremonial stand would have turned here heads in Hu Shen's direction out of shock as they watched him draw his weapon.

Hu Shen: Tch!

He and Siwang would have exchanged looks, Siwang grinning from ear to ear with a sinister smirk, just daring Hu Shen to challenge him. Even Kong Liang looked confused but before the situation could escalate any further!

KA-THUM!

A massive explosion would have rocked the walls of the area as it toppled down allowing a swarm of Shinobi to rush in, all wearing jumpsuits with blades in hand! Thousands of them standing before the entire group of the imperial families!

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Ninja1: GRAB HER. GRAB PRINCESS XIAOLI!

Hu Shen: PROTECT THE PRINCESS!

Hu shen would have leaped high into the air with his staff as he slammed it into the ground! Blasting thousands of Ninjas into the air as their bodies were rendered with slices and gashes from the ground blasting itself upwards into the air, crushing limbs and organs from the impacts alone!

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Pulling his staff behind his back he'd look forward at the rest of the royal guards behind him.

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Hu Shen: Protect the princess! Defeat them all!

The battle ensued! Bodies flying left to right as the royal guard fought as hard as they could against this new mysterious foe!

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Stepping from the shadows had been none other than the commander of this unit. Pulling his hands to his side while he watched the battle continue, with even more of his men standing behind him in wake.

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Commander: Bring me the girl...

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Ming ( In her thoughts): Run Xiaoli... Run!

Siwang would have used his magic as well, as he pulled his left hand forward, firing a blast of lighting that charred 600 ninjas with one blast!

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Siwang: ...

The prince would turn his head towards his father. Emperor Nobu, as he stood with his arms crossed. And a scowl on his face.

Siwang: Is this your doing? Did you get jealous of this arrange meant!? I knew it. I knew you just wanted the power for yourself old man!

Nobu: You fool. Don't be so idiotic! Why would I squander this for us!? Her power would bring our clan to immeasurable levels of wealth and glory. No... this is a third parties doing.

Siwang: Wait, where is Princess Xiaoli!?

Hu shen would have grabbed Xiaoli while the battle was taking place as they ran down the corridor. Moving as quickly as they could while they ducked and dodged any ninja combatants that may have attempted to get in there way.

Hu Shen: Come princess! We must keep moving! We mus-

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Ninja2: ....

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Hu Shen: AAAHH!!!

An arrow would have pierced Hu Shen's chest, blasting right through his armor and blasting through, and was surely enough a death blow. But Hu Shen wasn't going down without a fight. Firing a blast of fire at the assailant, blasting their bodies into red mist.

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Soon after his body hit the ground, his back smearing the blood behind his back while he coughed it up, the red liquid flooding from his lip in thick gushes while he panted. Holding on to the wound.

Hu Shen: That arrow... Hnggg.. It must be. Of Magical origin. No mere arrow could dare hurt me. I don;t know who these guys are. But they are dangerous... Princess, you must escape. I will stay here. And ward them off, but you, you must go. While you c-can.

Another loud explosion was heard in the background.

Hu Shen: I knew this day would come. This... this seemed wrong from the very start. You don't have much time. This passageway, is shrouded in magical energy. It will hide you, but not for long. Use it to pass out of the area, and into the wilderness. And keep running. Don't... ever stop running.

His left hand would take her own, as he gazed into her eyes.

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Hu Shen: I love you. If I never see you again. Just remember that... now go. GO!

A few days later . . .

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Xiaoli panted as she trudged onward through the underbrush of the forest. She wasn't sure where she was exactly, but she had a feeling that it was on the outskirts of the capital city. She was a total wreck. Her once pristine attire was now filthy and ripped ragged at the hymn. She had torn a split clean up the length of her leg to give her more leeway when walking. She had been at it so long that her hair was beginning to fall and the ornate decorations on the top of her head really began to weigh down on her. The bruises that speckled her feet and ankles were becoming more prominent now as well. Their skin was similar to bruised fruit. The dark purple and blue abrasions left her feet tender, her steps were uneven and staggering. She was . . . tired.

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Each step she took led her further away from home. Each foot forward brought her deeper into the heart of the forest. At this point, she knew she was nowhere familiar and stranded in the wilderness. Xiaoli paused in her steps as she braced her palm against the rigid bark of a tree. Her chest rose and fell, her lungs swallowing in deep gulps of air as she forced herself to push further on.

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Hu Shen: " . . .And keep running. Don't... ever stop running. "

Xiaoli: " . . . "

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Hu Shen: " I love you. "

An unsettling sensation made itself at home in the pit of her stomach as she took heed to her fallen lover's words. Hu Shen . . . he had lost a great deal of blood. He saved her. He went out of his way even at the expense of his own life. Xiaoli grit her teeth while she pulled herself up on her feet once again. No. She wouldn't give up, she'll keep moving. She has too for his sake. His sacrifice . . . everyone's sacrifice wouldn't be in vain.

However . . . not too far off from where she was a group of bandits had set up camp. Unaware of her surroundings, Xiaoli drifted a little too close to where this group of ravagers stayed. In the process, she was noticed. The young princess did her best to turn and flee without trouble, but it was no use.  https://i.gyazo.com/c550af9decf00a1ec2b746601a0b7afb.jpg

Bandit 1: " Oh, looky here boss ! Seems we found us a lil' plaything. "

Bandit 2: " Mmm, look at that. Smells nice too. "

Bandit 3: " A real looker, easy on the eyes huh ? "

Xiaoli: " Unhand me ! Let me be ! "

Bandit Leader: " Hehehe. No need to be afraid, dollface. We're all friends here. "

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His wicked smile betrayed the words her spoke.

Bandit Leader: " Now tell me, what's an expensive looking cutie like yourself doing all the way out here in the big bad wild, hmmm ? "

Xiaoli's brow lowered as she squinted her eyes in the leader's direction. She jerked her wrist from the grip of the other bandit restraining her.

Xiaoli: " That's none of your concern. "

Bandit Leader: " Oh ? But it is. You see, you crossed the line into my territory. Mine. "

He extended his arms outwards and stretched the to either side of him. Next thing she knew, she was in his grasp. Her back pinned against him as he held her arm behind her and twisted it. Hard ! She yelped as he tugged on it further. Xiaoli resisted the urge to scream and bit her lip. The man's wide palm took hold of her neck.

Bandit Leader: " So, you gonna answer me question. Or I'm gonna tighten my grip and bruise the skin of this pretty little neck of yours. ""

Xiaoli had other things in mind.

Xiaoli: " How about . . . NO ! "

Xiaoli did not hesitate as she used her small and slender body to her advantage. Skillfully twisting her body in the brooding man's grip, she managed to loosen his unyielding hold on her. Though twining her body out of his grasp this way caused the arm he was holding behind her to pinch and lock up, it was an injury she'd be willing to take. She slumped down allowing her body to drop to the bend of her knees while rooting her foot. She lunged and in a single tight constricting motion, she shoved her elbow at the bandit leader's gut. It's sharp angle jabbed him deeply into his stomach with an unnaturally brutish force for her size. She churned her elbow into his abdomen and jammed it even further in with the help of her other hand. This locked it in place. And pushed. The sudden strike struck hard and stuck in his belly. He coughed and gagged violently on his own spit before staggering backward and toppling over.

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Xiaoli backed away and spread herself out. She wanted to gain some space between herself and the bandits. Her piercing violet gaze glared daggers at the remaining men in front of her. She wasn't in the mood. Gripping hold of her limp arm, she held her ground. Her eyes burning with disdain and contempt. The bandits couldn't help the mild twinge of fear that caused them to stumble backward. Did this little bitch just take out the boss ?

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Bandit 1: " Ahw man . . . no way. "

Bandit 2: " You're gonna pay for that little girl ! "

Bandit 3: " You think you're funny, huh !? "

Xiaoli slanted her eyes at them and prepared herself.

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A small smile pursed her lips. But as soon as it had appeared, it faded. It seems she would get to use what little knowledge of combat Hu Shen had shared with her after all. She knew only a little, but . . . it was enough to defend herself.

Xiaoli: " Is that so ? Well . . . You can get it too. "

With that remark, all three bandits came charging at her. Blades and all. Weapons in hand. The dainty woman remained in her position, her facial features a display of how displeased she truly was. She hadn't come this far only to be taken out by these thugs. No. She wasn't going down without a fight.

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Her movements were clean cut and precise. With each attack, she had a counter. The bandits' rage and anger were what fueled their actions and Xiaoli used that to her advantage as well. And in no time, they too were defeated as easily are their punk leader.

She huffed. Her breathing slowed down and subsided as it leveled back to normal. The young princess hadn't accounted for that, but it was done now--

Ninja 1: " DOWN THERE ! THE PRINCESS ! "

Xiaoli gasped before looking up into the air.

Oh no . . . the ninja from the palace !

Her eyes widened like saucers as she stood still in pure shock. No, no, no ! She had to get out of here. Fast ! Xiaoli may have been able to handle a few amateur bandits, but her defend herself against two dozen well experienced shinobi !? That was out of the question.

Suddenly, there was a presence behind her. Xiaoli panicked ! She went to turn and defend herself but--

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The pale beauty felt the cool steel of the ninja's blade slice clean through her side. Blood sprayed everywhere. She hadn't been aware until the last second. Xiaoli cried out in agony as the wound oozed deeply. There was no choice. She had to distance herself. Now !

With her last bit of strength, Xiaoli squatted. Lowering herself, she bent her knees. Then, with all of her might, she pushed her body up and launched her petite form like a bullet into the air. Bypassing all of the ninjas before they had the chance to pounce. A bright light similar to the sun itself would have swallowed her whole. It was blinding enough to catch the ninjas off guard for a moment so that she could transform.

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Her full Torimata form. Xiaoli needed to escape desperately and this was the quickest way. The beautiful bird yokai let out an ear splitting screech of warning to the ninja party below. Then with one huge gust beneath her wings, she zipped off through the skies. Yet this would not have been enough to lose them. She was still weakened from the earlier blow dealt. She was still losing blood ! The red sticky syrup like liquid painted a clear path for the ninja as it fell below. And though she slowed the ninjas down for a moment, they were nothing more than a few steps shy of her trail, They were still in pursuit.

Ninja 9: " Fucking catch her ! "

Ninja 17: " Shoot her down ! "

Ninja 21: " Archers, ready . . . FIRE ! "

And just like that a borage of arrows came soaring up straight towards her. Xiaoli evaded the majority of them as best she could, however, her wing and side were injured. ( Arm injured by the bandit, side cut open by the ninja ) And one of the arrows pierced her already injured wing. She screeched in agony and lost control of her flight. The beautiful bird was sent spiraling down to earth. She crashed from above. Her heavy body weighed down on the tree branches and broke them beneath her. Her form landed with a loud sound of impact.

Xiaoli was knocked unconscious. Because of her weakened state, she also reverted back to her normal human appearance. Her tiny body lay battered and broken, bleeding, on the ground. The ninjas were still in pursuit.

Xiaoli: " Someone . . . anyone . . . help m-me. "

## Songbird

The ninjas would have leaped down from the shadows, surrounding the entirety of the female with weapons in hands, staring down at her with scowls on their faces. It was evident that they were getting frustrated with this three-day chase.

Shinobi3: She's fast, this one is. Let's return her back to the commander. He's left the East Quadrant and won't be happy with how long this has taken us.

Shinobi 5,6,8: sir!

They'd salute their higher ranking shinobi while they attempted to lift her up, each of them grabbing a limb to secure her for the long travel ahead.

Shinobi5: Heh... such a shame too that she has to die. She's kinda cute.

Shinobi8: No one has ever outrun us for this long. Just what is she?

Shinobi6: Her family is of Yokai blood you know. She probably has immense power and hasn't even unlocked it yet.

Shinobi5: The commander will handle her after we've taken her to him. Quiet. No more dal-HUNGGHH!!!

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The Lieutenant body went crumbling into the ground as the Orange skinned creature took him out with brute force alone, blasting him several feet into the ground with his Hercules like strength alone! The others jumped back in fear as they watched the creature rise up slowly, dropping the lieutenant's helmet in his hand, but not before crushing it like a soda can.

Shinobi5: Wh-What the hell!?

Shinobi6: Lieutenant!

Shinobi8: I-Its a Demon!? It looks like an Oni but...

Shinobi6: He crushed the Dyamo metal That's from the hardest metal on the planet. And he crushed it, l-like a dirt rock!

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Karret: ....

Karret stood over Xiaoli's body as he kept his eyes closed, the wind blowing by him while his headband whipped through the air at a rapid pace. His eyes dead set and focused on the collective group of Ninja.

Shinobi5: DEMON! THIS Has nothing to do with you! Get out of here, before we vanquish you!

Karret: ... Karret see bird fall from sky. Karret come help bird.

Shinobi5: What!? What are you talking about!

He said while clenching his fists, his head tilted down while his hair shifted through the cool air as rocks began to float around his body while his jaw clenched.

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Karret: Karret see arrows hit pretty songbird. Arrows come from bad men.

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Karret: Bad men... try to hurt songbird. Karret... hurt bad men.

Shinobi8: He must be working for one of the quadrants! Take him out now before he gets any other ideas! It's 10 vs him, we can take him, easy! Come on! YOU BIG STUPID OAF. WE'LL KILL YOU AND THEN TAKE THE GIR--

Before the shinobi could finish his sentence, Karret would have appeared before him, gripping tightly to his helmet before punching the warrior away! His body skipping across the ground like a rock over water. Another shinobi attempted to attack him from behind, but he'd swiftly move out of the trajectory of the blades attempted strike while he pulled his legs around so he could slam another sluggish punch into the Shinobi, hitting him so hard that the friction from tree to metal ( of his helmet ) would cause a sparking fire to engulf the tree from the impact alone!

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Rushing towards another with that same speed, spinning around smashing his left hand into his face with a backhanded strike, only to then slam his knee into his helmet, caving it into his mask as his body went blasting backward into the darkness of the forest! Turning around to spot another shinobi as he swung his blade around to strike him but he'd weave out of the way, sending a roundhouse kick into the shinobi with so much force that it broke all the bones on the left side of his body while he went skipping across the water from the impact of the blow alone!

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The last few remaining of the Shinobi stood in awe and in fear as they watched Karret dispose of the rest of their lot. He hadn't a killed a single one, but they'd be eating out straws for a long time.

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Karret: Leave now... all of you, before I crush you like the bugs you are...

Karrets voice boomed out from his body as his eyes glowed with an intense anger while he watched the rest of the ninjas rush out into the wilderness to escape the wrath of the orange oni with the strength of 100 men.

Karret turned his attention now to the wounded girl as he lifted her up into his arms, before looking back at the knocked out men that he'd just beaten to near death.

Karret: Don't worry. Karret has you now.

## Three hours later

Xiaoli, if she had woken up she would have found herself in front of a fire, the cozy sensation of the heat blanketing herself over in its warm embrace would have basked her up into its heated grip. On her arm had been a green salve and bandages wrapped neatly around the wound, along with bandages hooked neatly around her side, and stitches to hook the wound up nice and neatly so it could heal. This had all been Nuki's doing as she fixed up the last portions of her bandages.

Nuki: I go into town to get our money from the big hunt, and I come back to you, and some random girl! What have I told you about doing these things Karret?!

NPC: Nuki

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Karret found Nuki about two months before our story begins. Nuki was known as something called a ' Tanuki girl'. The Tanuki Girls are Raccoon Dogs Yokai who reside in the red light district of the demon world.

In the middle and end of the 5000-year war, they were often were found entertaining the nobles and royalty of the demon realm various places like the South and East Quad major and capital cities all throughout the demon world. They do an assortment of things such as cutting hair or bringing items they'd want and even do sexual favors.

They have a great fondness for their customers and are envious of Kitsune and their social status, in better days the Tanuki and Kitsune were close in civil rights, but now they are looked down upon just as much as humans are in this realm due to how weak they've become over time. They are a minority and are often taken into slavery if they don't join into a Tanuki Girl organization, all of the male Tanuki can no longer survive throughout the demon world due to a plague-ish sickness that was targeted towards them. This had occurred due to the actions of the South Quad's technology during the 5000-year war. They were targeted because of the Tanuki's helping the east quad in their stealth missions and refusing to assist the southern quadrant at the start of the war. Now they are classified as weak and have to find other means to survive. Most of the time following step by step behind much stronger demon's.

Nuki, however, is a bit different. She was raised in a Tanuki girl escort house for the entirety of her life. However, when she was 18 she ran away, from the home, rushing through the alleyways of the east quad. Once she reached one of the many bridges to pass the quad she'd run into Karret who helped her escape her captors. This was the first time he'd taken up such a task and would make it a hobby of his later on. Stoying her away, Nuki now promises to help Karret in any means possible. However, she does have one issue.

She has a bit of a drinking problem. Which often gets her in trouble with the law, and other supernatural forces.

She has three forms. Her full Tanuki form which is small about the size of a standard American squirrel, and her half form which makes her look like a walking talking raccoon dog, and her humanoid form, where she only retains her ears and tails. She also shapes shift into other forms at will. And is a master of illusionary arts. She's also a big buff in demon realm history and knows almost everything when dealing with the royal courts, and the 5000-year war.

Karret: Karret is sorry Nuki. Karret only wanted to help songbird. Songbird needed Karrets help. Bad men try to hurt songbird. Just like... bad men try to hurt Nuki. Karret crush bad men. Make bad men go away.

He said staring down at the fire in front of him while he sat with a sad expression on his face. Nuki would have pinched the bridge of her nose before she shook her head.

Nuki: Oh karret. You have to be careful still. But... you did the right thing.

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Karret: Hahaha. Karret do good?

Nuki: He did somewhat okay.

She said leaning forward, getting a good look at her as she sat in her humanoid form a bottle of liquor in her right hand. She had a pink hue on her cheeks as she examined over Xiaoli's body before poking her breast while she ' slept '

Nuki: She sure does look familiar. Hey, didn't they say something about the princess of the Yumao dynasty going missing?

Karret: Songbird is pretty like princess.

Nuki: Your no help. If she is, maybe she'd be worth money if we took her back?

Karret: Karret no thinks we should take songbird back. Bad men might wait for songbird to come back. Might hurt songbird...

Nuki: But the money!

Karret: Karret like money. But songbird need help more.

Nuki: Fine, Fine you goody-goody. We'll help her then. Maybe we should wake her up?

Karret: Karret wake her up! With song!

Nuki: By the gods, not the Ocarina again...

*But it was too late, Karret would have taken out his small instrument from its hiding place, playing it loud enough so all could hear. Small woodland creatures began to surround the area with the soothing sounds of the warriors instrument.*

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The soothing sound of the instrument would have echoed throughout the area so all could hear. Even Nuki crossed her arms, closing her eyes as she listened to the rhythm herself. But, little did Karret know that his Ocarina would have been sending a powerful magical healing property throughout the area that had been closing over The Princess wounds from the musical melodies. The healing properties of the magical item would have sent a humming like sensation through Xiaoli's body as it healed her over completely ( But not without scars ) in a matter of moments.

## Phantasms&Lucid Dreams.

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I think I remember falling. Or rather, the dirt coming up to meet me. That's when everything went dark and my mind was swallowed by shadows. I remember being scared. Tired. My feet were sore and aching. Was I alone ? No. I remember being attacked and bleeding. Afraid to die.

As she lay still in her unresponsive state, the faint whistling of a low humming melody serenaded her ears. It's lull captivating her and reaching her even in her dreams.

That's strange . . . what an enchanting sound.

Soon enough Karret's gentle melody would have reached her ears. The soothing notes spun by the ocarina mysteriously pulled her out from the dark depths of her subconscious. Xiaoli startled from her sleep as her eyelids split apart slowly. The fragile young woman carefully adjusted herself, her head still in a clouded fog. She blinked the confusion from her eyes as she glanced around herself with caution. She no longer felt pained in the places of her body that were plagued before. Her wounds . . . healed ! Scars marked her porcelain flesh as reminders. Even so, she was healed, but her body remained sapped of its energy. She continued to lay in the bed, still and quietly.

Immediately she took notice of the dark skinned woman who stood posted up against the wall next to her bedside. Though, what caught Xiaoli off guard more than anything was the potent stench of alcohol fuming from her breath. She couldn't help the sudden sting in her nostrils the that came with the loud smell. All things considered, the woman was very pretty. She reminded Xiaoli of brown sugar. Then again . . . she smelled so much like a brewery might as well remind her of a tall bottle of sake instead.

How had she gotten here ? What was going on ? Where was she ? Who were these people ?!

Again she found herself panicking. Her surroundings were unfamiliar to her and the last thing she remembered was being shot down by those ninjas in the forest. Is that who she was with ?

The next thing she knew, the tender song similar to a gentle flute caught hold of her attention. Music flooded her ears and her thoughts were interrupted. Before she knew it, she was calmed down by its sound. Her mind was at ease. She diverted her blossoming gaze in the direction from which it came. And . . . she froze.

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Her eyes found themselves settled . . . on a great orange giant playing the ocarina.

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It wasn't until then did Xiaoli realize that they had company. They were not alone.

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Xiaoli: " Wow . . . so many. "

Her voice was a shallow whisper. The young princess wanted to speak, but the music was so lovely. It seemed rude to interrupt. She watched all of the animals collectively gather around and listen to the comforting lullaby of the instrument the gruff demon played. Xiaoli couldn't help the tiny smile that played at her lips. She fluttered her dark lashes closed as she too listened to its melody.

It was soothing.

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. . . Strange. There was something about this song that spoke to her. Though it had no lyrics or words to go with it, something in this particular melody. Weird. It was like the music was calling to her, trying to tell her something important. It spoke to her. Xiaoli sighed quietly. The girl hadn't even realized that she was humming along in perfect unison with the notes the orange demon played. Her own velvet voice flawlessly accompanied him. She sang like harmonized church bells. A perfect duo.

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Nuki: She's awake!

Karret: Hm?

Karret would have pulled the musical instrument down from his lips while he turned his head to eye her. His cool blue eyes studying the features of her face.

This had been the first time that I'd truly studied her appearance. And her beauty, as ample as it was. My senses were amplified when my eyes were blessed with her presences before me.

How captivating her looks had been.

Even the strongest of men would melt in her gaze, I would have told her this, but my mind wouldn't allow it. In a way, I was a songbird too. But I was trapped in a cage. I wanted to speak and let my words fly free.

But I was cursed with the inability to do so. And yet, here she was before me. My heart fluttered. At the time, I hadn't known what this sensation was. But later on, I would discover that it was...

Karret: Karret... Hope songbird is okay.

He said handing her some flowers that he'd picked earlier. Nuki's eye would have twitched at the sudden notice.

Nuki: When did you...

Karret: Flower, called ' Heaven Goddess flower' Was grandma's favorite flower. Karret gives it to you, because you are beautiful, like karrets grandmother.

Nuki: ( Pushes him over) Ahhh, excuse him! Hahaha, he can be a bit, um. Well out there.

Nuki would have passed her a cup of tea that she'd been brewing over the fire as she handed it to her.

Nuki: I understand you were being hunted? I was able to study the men's attire on my way back here. And I have a hunch as to whom they are. But first, I need to know who YOUu are. So, if you don't mind Why don't you... tell us who you are, yeah? My name is Nuki, and from him saying it with every sentence I guess you could pretty much make an estimate that his name is Karret. So, now that you know us, what's your name?

Xiaoli sat silently on the bed now. The soft bunch of wildflowers remained in her grip. She held them in the security of her palm but was careful not to squeeze them too tightly. Heaven Goddess Flowers. Their pale pastel petals were soft as they brushed against the coolness of her milky white skin. Both beautiful in appearance and fragrance, this flower's kindly bloom surely is what earned its name.

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She fluttered her eyes close for a moment and remembered the palace gardens. So many flowers. Brightly colored, sweet smells, it was like a rainbow passing through a kaleidoscope. In fact, she remembered seeing a whole section of the garden with the very same flower she held in her hand. All colors. Blues, violets, purples, pinks ! And the scent they let off after a fresh rainstorm--brought back so many memories.

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She missed home.

Xiaoli brought them to her nose and inhaled deeply. She opened her eyes happily only to discover that the man was eyeing her quietly. A faint flush of pink kissed her rosy cheeks and she hid her face shyly. The flowers were lovely. She looked up at the grand orange demon with a smile on her face. Her eyes wandered over the masculine build of his body, the wide span of his chest, the broadened length of his shoulders, even the strong structure of his jawline and angular features of his face. Xiaoli hadn't noticed just how handsome he looked up close. Even with the underbite of his fangs and pointed horns, he was very attractive. And he had picked flowers for her ? How thoughtful. His sweet words and gesture were well received.

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She was about to respond but was interrupted by the well rounded raccoon lady. Xiaoli blinked in surprise as she spoke to her.

Her vibrantly lit deep blue violet irises flickered over the rippling warm brew of tea in her cup. It's dark golden color shimmered in the day's fading light. The sun was on its way down. And the evening sky's colors were fading as well. Xiaoli fidgeted with the rim of her teacup.

Xiaoli: " Nuki and Karret ? What cute names. "

She paused while still staring down at her cup in her hands. A small sigh fled her lips.

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Xiaoli: " I am Xiaoli. Princess Xiaoli of the Fenghuang Empire. And I, uhm . . . I am not sure where to start, you see. So much has happened in such a short time. "

She pursed her pink lips and brought the rim of the teacup to her mouth. She took a small sip to calm her nerves.

Xiaoli: " A few days ago there was an attack on the royal palace. Many were injured. I was to be married off to Prince Siwang of the South Quadrant. An arranged marriage. Our union was supposed to unite the empire and restore peace in the realm. Ever since the 5000 year war and the mishap with the Stone of Nirvana the world of politics have been quite the mess. So, both my people and Siwang's were banking on this marriage. To be the bridge above all political matters of conflict and unrest in the region. However . . . "

Xiaoli lowered her chin, a saddened shadow consumed her face.

Xiaoli: " The morning of our wedding, during the ceremony, an unknown group of highly trained assailants launched an attack; before our vows were consummated. I fled the scene via instruction of my family guard, Hu Shen. If not for him I'd surely have suffered worse. They have been pursuing me ever since. I was wondering the forest for a few days and ran into some trouble earlier with a few bandits. Tied up those loose ends. Then the next thing I knew, those shinobi were there. I did my best to escape, but-- "

Xiaoli looked up at the two new faces and smiled weakly.

Xiaoli: " Well. You know the rest. "

The lovely ivory skinned princess took it upon herself to gulp down the rest of her tea, before handing the cup to Nuki and nodding.

Xiaoli: " Thank you. And uhm . . . question. You said you knew who it was that has pursued me for the past few days, correct ? Would you please explain your thoughts and reasons ? I'm kinda in the dark right now. I have no idea who those people were. "

This was something she needed to know for obvious reason. Who had attacked her ? She's been wondering days. Who dared to stage something so . . . unthinkable on the very capital of the East Quadrant ?

## The Infinites

Nuki nodded her head, listening to everything that Xiaoli had said, while Karret sat in crisscrossed apple sauce formation, with his head tilting. Processing it all himself with perfect clarity despite it looking the complete opposite.

Nuki: I knew it. I knew you were the princess. No peasant has that kind of attire. And by the way, running around in your wedding dress? You're pretty much running around with a big ' HEY CATCH ME IM OVER HERE ' sign on your head.

Nuki said as she crossed her arms, staring out at the distance before her eyes slanted.

NUki: But yeah, I know who attacked your wedding princess.

Nuki would have walked 2 feet away from them before she took a large swig of her liquor, looking back at the princess with a scowl on her face and a bright red hue on her cheeks.

Nuki: I saw their attire. It's a no wonder your people got hit so hard. I've heard all over the other cities and towns in the east quad, about how they've returned.

She took another swig.

Nuki: They've been gone for about twenty years. The last time they were seen. Is when emperor Kong Liang was in possession of the stone of Nirvana. But that was some time ago. Them returning, means only one thing. That the stone has returned as well. But, before we get into detail about that. Let me tell you, the force of nature. That has now casted itself over your empire.

They are known as...

The Infinites

The story of the group known as The Infinite truly begins centuries ago, they are said to have originated out of the southern quadrant due to their powerful in-depth abilities to use magic and sorcery. Seeking autonomy from the oppressive class system of the time, a few citizens fled into the volcanic regions of Vulcan and Katon. There they developed ninjutsu, a stealthy martial art perhaps inspired by stealth fighters of the Eastern Quadrant.

Over a period of centuries, they refined their art in secluded camps. Students trained and practiced the art from birth, playing children's games designed to impart expertise in unarmed combat, swordplay, weaponry, camouflage, escape and evasion. Ninjutsu was also designed to encourage spiritual growth by pushing oneself physically and mentally beyond normal human limits. The ninja were experts in espionage and assassination, and offered their specialized services to Quadrant Kings and Emperors, at first, and others who could afford them.

Perfour The Dragon Slayer

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A powerful dragon slayer from the southern quadrant officially brought them together in 100 years ago. The Infinite covets power above all other objectives. Their primary base is unknown but they do operate internationally. After years of training and recruitment. Different religions formed within this small group. They operated as a secret society of sorcerers and stealth fighters, with deadly assassination skills. Their roots are said to be connected to an ancient horror clan which serves a primordial demon known only as...

The Onigami

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Members of the infinities are practitioners of powerful occult Chi and magic techniques and can murder a person and bring that person back to life as a servant of The Infinite.

Their Motives are unknown and they have different units and factions within their organization that allow them to do things all throughout the world. Working from the Shadows.

Nuki: If these men attacked you. Then all is lost, that means famine will return to the world. Disease, hunger, death. And on top of that, I'm sure that the East Quadrant will think that the southern quad had something to do with all of this. This will not blow over well. in fact, I'm sure it will cause an all out war all over again. The last time these evil sorcerors came forth amongst the world. They were beaten by a mysterious fighter who used all the power of the stone of nirvana. But the warrior lost his life in pushing them back. Its said that there were trapped in the Dark Quadrant for the last 20 years. But no one knows for sure. But, if that theory is correct. Then that only means that they had outside help on getting out. But whatever the case, the only way to defeat these guys. Is if we get our hands on the stone of Nirvana.

Karret: Karret will find stone. Karret will find stone to help songbird!

Nuki: Hold on big guy. No one's seen it for over 20 years. But...There is a warrior who is said to be so unrealistically powerful that he HAS to have the stone. His name... Is Master Sun Wukong He lives in the upper regions of the eastern quadrant. But he's a hermit like most masters are, finding him won't be hard. But... getting him to give us the stone if he has it. Well.. that'll be a challenge in itself.

Karret: Hmm... Karret find Sunwukong. Karret will find stone? Then... Karret help songbird.

Nuki: If what you said is true. Hiccup Then that means that the Yumao Dynasty has already been hit. They'd expect you to go back. But... the only thing i don't know. And don't understand. Is why there after you. And then on top of that. How were you able to evade them for several days the way you did.

Karret: No more questions. We must move.

Karret said standing up, watching as the sun began to rise.

Karret: We find, Sun Wukong. Then, we find stone. Help songbird fix her home, help her family from badmen. From infinties. Karret crush all things in Nuki and Songbird way. Trust Karret.

He said nodding his head before turning his head to face them. Giving them both a large grin, showing off those sharp teeth of his.

Nuki: Well, heard the man. What do you say Princess? You can't go back home. And even if you did, you'd still need the stone to push them back. Muscle here can get us through almost any physical trouble. And with my brains, and your beauty. We seem like a pretty dynamite team, don't you think?

Karret: Songbird is pre-

Nuki: We get you. We heard you after saying it for the 1 millionth time. Hey, didn't you say that your royal guard was Hu Shen? That gorgeous Tiger Yokai? Everyone knows who he is. He's a war hero just like your father. Oh, what I wouldn't do to get him to myself for a good five minutes! Or... er... maybe an hour. Or two.

Karret: Nuki is pervert.

Nuki: Shut up Karret! Now, before we go. Your going to need some better clothes than that. I got just what you need.

## Two hours later

Nuki: There you go! See. Now you don't look like a princess. We'll be able to move around without everyone noticing that pretty dress. Hey uh, you don't mind me borrowing that sometimes huh?

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It had been green cotton attire with bandages wrapped around her hands to make it look like she worked in mines or out on fields all day. Even the pants were made with the same material.

Karret: Songbird is still pretty! Nuki try to make Songbird look like peasent. But now Songbird look like pretty peasent.

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Karret:HA HA HA HA HA HAAAAAAAAAAA HAHAHAHA!

Nuki: Shut up you big oaf!

Karret: HA HA HA HA KARRET NO SHUTUP, NUKI WISH TO BE PRETTY LIKE SONGBIRD. SONGBIRD IS PRETTY LIKE GOLD. WHILE NUKI IS UGLY LIKE SHIT! HA HA HA HA HA HA!

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Nuki: W-What did you say to me!? I AM PRETTY YOU ORANGE SACK OF SHIT! YOU... YOU DONT KNOW ANYTHING!

Nuki would have stormed off while Karret cackled joyfully.

## The Journey begins

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Xiaoli felt the warm sting of blush tickle at her cheeks upon entering the room in her new attire. Nuki had been right. Traveling in her wedding dress wasn't the smartest decision by a long shot. But what choice had she had ? It's not like she had much time to change clothes before leaving the capital city. Still, these new robes she wore were a perfect disguise. She looked like an everyday commoner among the rest. The chaffing cotton fabric wrapped around her body perfectly. She was grateful.

And now that she knew the identity of the force she was up against, she could make her next move. She was going to find the Stone of Nirvana and she was going to take back her empire. No matter what.

## ...

Karret: " HA HA HA HA KARRET NO SHUTUP, NUKI WISH TO BE PRETTY LIKE SONGBIRD. SONGBIRD IS PRETTY LIKE GOLD. WHILE NUKI IS UGLY LIKE SHIT! HA HA HA HA HA HA! "

Nuki: " W-What did you say to me!? I AM PRETTY YOU ORANGE SACK OF SHIT! YOU... YOU DONT KNOW ANYTHING! "

Xiaoli blinked as she watched the two interact briefly with one another. Karrets hearty laughter caused the entire room to tremble in its wake as Nuki stormed out abruptly. Her bold violet hues widened in surprise as the angry vixen stormed off, her feet stomped the floor so hard that her every moved caused her heavy plump curves to bounce on impact.

Xiaoli: " What the hell have I gotten myself into . . . "

The door to the room slammed shut with a thunderous boom as the drunkard raccoon made her dramatic exit.

Oh boy.

## Meanwhile At Nobu Castle

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Prince Siwang stood next to his father with a scowl on his face, staring back at him, arms folded and eyes slanted. He was not pleased.

Siwang: Is there any reason that the Infinites have showed their faces again, after all this time?

Nobu began to pace, pulling his hands behind his back as he walked across the throne room.

Nobu: Plenty of reason. But, it does seem a bit odd doesn't it? Something does not add up,

Siwang: A lot doesn't add up father. And if you can't give me answers, then I'll have to find them on my own.

Siwang said as he turned his back on his father walking the other direction, leading out of the throne room.

Nobu: And where do you think you're going?

Siwang would have stopped in his tracks before turning back to his father.

Siwang: I don't give a damn about the state of this world. I don't give a rats ass about the stone of nirvana. She was power, my true ticket to ultimate power. In my opinion, The stone pales in comparison to a stone maiden.

Nobu: Then your opinion is foolish.

Siwang: No matter. I'm going to find her, and bring her back here.

Nobu: No one who tangles with the infinites without the stone lives. Boy... otherwise I would have killed them myself, years ago.

Siwang: Well... I think we both know, that I am not you...father...

He said snapping his fingers, calling his men to his side while he walked out of the throne room swinging his arms.

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## New Heroes emrge

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And so, the trio would depart for places unknown. Nuki, the Drunkard female tanuki girl, Karret the brutish heroic Oni, and Xiaoli, princess of the Yumao Dynasty. All would depart for journeys... unknown. Will Xiaoli with the help of her new friends find and save her empire to these mysterious dangers? Or is all lost... The three heroes will have to fight hard... to bring resolve to the demon world now.

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