Sleeping in the middle of the forest??||open

[Yumi]

The sun was still shining bright through the thicket of trees surrounding her making random spots in the grass appear lighter. It was rather calm and serene to Yumi that was why she was still sound asleep in the grass. Her mouth was slightly open allowing drool to flow out. She moved her hand to scratch her face seeing as it was beginning to itch because of the grass, but she quickly put it back down and slept without movement.

Her eyes twitched and she moved slightly before slowly arising up from her peaceful nap. She looked from side to side to see if anyone was was there, but she saw no one. Had she just been hearing things in her sleep? Maybe she was delusional.

One might ask what she was doing sleeping in the middle of the forest sleeping. Well even though it was mid day she was tired from the many journey's she had taken over the past few weeks. A human's body wasn't strong enough to handle all the events that she had been. Yumi layed back down on the comforting grass before soon falling into a peaceful slumber once again.

[Ash Lightning]

<sub>An ugly demon looked out of its dark hiding place, spying the girl. She looked tasty to him, and he was hungry. He moved off to the side slightly, snapping a twig. He froze as the girl sat up, looked around, and fell to sleep again. After making sure that she was asleep, he lunged out for her.

It was not too be, for a deadly chain-like thing wrapped itself around the demon's throat and torso, pulled him away, ans ultimately sliced him to bits. The racket was sure to wake the girl up as the demon was screaming and yelling before it was killed. Blood and gore rained down not far from the girl, and the form of Ash materialized from the trees. Wind licked at his hair as the chains subsided back into Ash's arms. Two swords graced his back.</sub>

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[Yumi]

Yumi twitched nervously in her sleep. The sounds from the real world were invading her dream world. The sounds of chains and yelping and drops of what sounded like water to her all invaded her dream. It brought back a horrible time from when she was a child. It was so awful tears flew down her face before she woke from her wretched nightmare.

She wiped her eyes before surveying the scene around her. Blood was splattered across the forest floor. Yumi began to panic almost into a full anxiety attack. What had happened here? All she could see were the remains of a demon. Had this thing tried to attack her whilst she was sleeping? All of this was too much for her fragile mind to handle at the moment. She couldn't be tough in her weakest state.

Yumi stood up before noticing a figure forming in the trees. Her eyes were attracted towards the strange figure, but as soon as she looked at it she was scared. She fell backwards and backed into a tree. "Wha..Who..Why..?"were the only words that came out of her mouth.

[Ash Lightning]

<sub>Easy now. You were attacked. Just take a deep breath and relax, I wont hurt you. Ash reached behind him and brought out a wineskin, and held it out to the girl, who was still a ways away from him. There was a small, easy going smile on Ash's face as he took a small step towards the girl.

Are you ok? Ash knelt to one knee when was a couple feet away from the girl. The edge's of Ash's chain-bones poked out of Ash's left arm, spiraling around it.</sub>

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[Yumi]

Yumi watched as the figure came closer to her. 'Easy now. You were attacked. Just take a deep breath and relax, I wont hurt you.' the figure said to her. She could clearly tell by now that the figure was a man because of his deep voice. Yumi couldn't help but feel that same fear feeling though his words were soothing.

"Attacked?"was the only word that came out of her mouth. Yumi was scared out of her wits. She could have been dead and not even had known it. Her breathing became more rapid as that thought crossed her mind. It wasn't good for her to have these anxiety attacks.

'Are you okay?'he asked her. He knelt down to her height and was only a few feet away from her. She examined him closely there were weird things poking out of his arm. This was unusal for her, and she wasn't thinking rationally so she was only more freaked out. "N..N..N..No."

[Ash Lightning]

<sub>Ash's face became neutral as he stood up. A second later, a second demon flew out of the trees, and he was cut down by Ash's chain. His attack was so swift and smooth it was almost scary, but there was something that didn't make it. The demon landed near the tree line;st one half, then the other. He turned back to the girl.

Come on. We need to go before more show up to the smell of the blood. Ash held out his right hand, a clear signal to get going. Ash's eyes held agitation in them, but his face remained passive.</sub>

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[Yumi]

Bree watched as another demon flew out of the trees and was about to attack. She looked like a dear in headlights as she watched this man cut the demon down. It was so accurate that it was amazing. Never in the many years that she had been slaying had she met someone who could do that so quickly. It was almost inhuman. Wait a minute...why hadn't she sensed his aura before. It was that of a demon and a human mixed. Half-breed.

'Come on. We need to go before more show up to the smell of the blood'He told Yumi. She hesitated for a minute before realizing that she wouldn't be able to fully protect herself from the demons since she was in a weakened state. Her hands grabbed his one and pulled herself up." I suppose I"m going to have to trust you"

OOC:sorry that this is a succky post.

[Ash Lightning]

<sub>Yea, just hold on tight and let me handle the work. Ash tossed the girl onto his back, where she could easily hold onto his swords with both arms and legs, and he took off at a dead run out of the area. No demons would be able to fallow Ash at his speed, and he was running fast enough that his aura would be masked as if it was old. After 10 minutes, they were a long way away from where they were, and Ash slowed to a walk.

Are you able to talk now? Many other people would be panting, even demons, but Ash was breathing normally. A small run like that was nothing to him. Call me Ash. Are you alright? You seem like there is something wrong with you.

((Its all good, I'm use to rping in a slightly different way: talking different than motion, but I think I can manage.))</sub>

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[Yumi]

Yumi was tossed on to his back almost carelessly. She let out a slight 'umph' before the guy took off running. He was going extremely fast for her. It was like she was going to get whiplash if he didn't slow down any time soon. She held her breath until he stopped. This was beyond scary.

'Are you able to talk now'He asked her. She hopped off of his back on to the ground. Yumi landed shakily but then she balanced herself."I think so..."She answered him dusting her self off. She wanted be representable for this guy. She didn't like people to think she was some low life.

'Call me Ash. Are you alright? You seem like there is something wrong with you'he questioned her. She hesitated to answer for a bit, but hey this guy saved her life. "There's nothing wrong...not that you would careYumi said in a shifty tone, whispering the last bit.

[Ash Lightning]

<sub>You would be surprised by what I care for. For a human, you don't seem to care by sleeping in a demon infested forest. Ash looked at the girl, curiosity twinkling in his eye. His human features hid what was really hiding under the skin.

If you don't want to say anything, that's fine. You probably still need to relax after your scare. Ash looked forwards again, eyes scanning the forest like they always do. His left arm twitched slightly in anticipation for a fight. He was always ready for a fight; it was how his life was.</sub>

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[Yumi]

Yumi smiled. He got her back, but she did care about sleeping in a demon infested forest. She was just so worn out that she couldn't help herself. "I was too tired to move,"Yumi explained her situation to Ash.

'If you don't want to say anything, that's fine. You probably still need to relax after your scare.'he told her. She shook her head vigorously. She didn't think that would be such a good idea, especially with the nightmare that had played through her head only a few minutes earlier. Gosh. That was one of the most awful she had experienced yet.

'Maybe if I tell this guy my problem I won't have the nightmare again' Yumi thought looking down at the grass for several moments."Um...I don't want to rest. I'm afraid that I'll have a nightmare again"She shuddered at the thought of it.

[Ash Lightning]

<sub>Ash looked down before replying to her. There is a way to beat nightmares, and that is to think of good and happy thought before you sleep. That helps everyone out, trust me. Ash wasn't much as a speaker, but at least he could get his meaning out. He smiled slightly to himself.

He also had the occasional nightmare, just like anyone, but his led to more than just cold sweat. His nightmares were a sign that he needed to stay hidden, or he would loose control of himself. That was never good. No one liked his demon form. He pushed those sourer thoughts out of his head.</sub>

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[Yumi]

'There is a way to beat nightmares, and that is to think of good and happy thought before you sleep. That helps everyone out, trust me.'he explained. She listened to his advice and took it seriously. This might have been a good idea for the future, but for right now she was still to scared. If someone were to happen upon her they might have thought she looked insane.

Her hair was all over the place sticking out in strange odd forms. She wasn't worried about that though. She was just worried about getting some rest. "Thank you so much Ash-san. I will have to try it one day. But for now I am still terrified by the nightmare. I don't think you suggestion will work on this nightmare..."her voice trailed off.

[Ash Lightning]

<sub>When Ash spoke, it was much darker than the voice he was just using. If it will work for me, it will work for you. Ash looked around the forest again, before looking back at the girl. His eyes were back to normal. I don't think I have your name yet.

((Short and crappy. I have a brain fart right now.))</sub>

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[Yumi]

'If it works for me, it'll work for you.'Ash said with a darkened voice. She was frightened by his dark tone, and it showed in her deep chocolate brown eyes. Yumi didn't know what to think of that, but all she could do was nod...though she still didn't fully believe that it would work for the nightmare she had.

Her village was attacked by a hoard of demons and then set to fire by bandits. They worked together in order to attack what used to be once of the richest village in the eastern mountains. Tears streamed down her eyes as she thought of the day. She was only 7 years old when that tragic event happened.

"My name is Yumi,"