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Toraburufutago
Toraburufutago
Twins
Toraburu
Lydia Barrientos
Prologue
The Fates looked at the lives of the Trouble Twins. The
blue haired girl and yellow haired boy with their pure
Chapter 1
Arashi
Arashi
Mama was holding me tight. I didn't want to let her
go. In a few minutes I knew I was never going to see
Mama again. I was crying and Daiki just clutched to Mama
with a scared, frozen look on his face. Mama was sobbing
holding us with all her strength. A cloaked man was
growling.
Chapter 2
Daiki
Arashi looked so pumped up and was vibrating from
the sure-to-come excitement.
Awww she is just so adorable! That evil spark of
delight lit her eyes up like a firework. There was no way
we weren't going to get this job!
We went up to the door and kicked it open. As I
looked around at our competitors, I actually felt sorry that
they were gonna lose.
"Listen up! To settle this reasonably, we challenge all
of you to a race! A race where there is the only rule: to not
kill. Stand up and accept now, or you might as well go
home and forget about any of this!" I said, loudly, my
voice thunder. To add to the effect, I set my hair on
lightning and Arashi made a mini tornado spinning around
her body.
We really do have the intimidation act down, for
several group scampered out the door already. Only 3
other groups remained.
Chapter 3
Arashi
I slept soundly that night. I was ready to kick butt
tomorrow, but the kid with the hat gave me an ominous
feeling.
In the morning, before dawn, we gathered our
sandals and headed out. We don't need much else.
As we ran toward the Long hill mountains, I thought
about how easy I could take down anyone, especially the
nerve-racking boy. I won't lose to anyone, ever! That
grandpa better be prepared to surrender or get hurt. I
mean, I wouldn't hurt an old person like that, but those
men looked like they didn't care if getting money meant to
break an old interfering man. I suppose I should take them
out first, especially since I have deep hatred for adults,
males especially.
I couldn't shake the 2 kids off my mind though. That
girl looked like a fragile teacup, innocent as well, but if
she had the guts to stay and race us, then she is brave, if
not naive. The boy on the other hand had a menacing aura
surrounding him. He had 2 swords on his back and yet, I
could feel that he had an unnatural power, rare even
among the lot of all of us unnatural folk. Daiki can have
him, as I'm more curious about the girl.
We arrived at the mountain exactly at the crack of
dawn. A second later, the boy and girl joined us.
After waiting impatiently for 5 more minutes, the
other 2 groups came. The woman with the old guy cleared
her throat and spoke loudly. "What kind of race us this?
What is the objective?"
gently set her against a tree and made sure she was
breathing normally.
I raised my arms and shouted in triumph. I looked
over at the other two only to have my mouth drop open.
Daiki was being shocked- with his own lightning!
Chapter 4
Daiki
Being suspended in the air with my own power hitting
me is not my ideal fight. I think I finally know what his
unnatural power is: telekinesis or mind control. I also
think that his hat helps conceal it, because when it almost
fell off, tremendous power surged from him. Now that his
hat was completely off, he controlled my body. My body
was involuntarily shaking and I couldn't stop because of
all the shocks. I looked over at Arashi to see how she was
doing, but she was already finished and staring at me with
horror. It has been so long since I have seen her so shaken
up.
I don't like her to be in pain, especially because of
me. I twisted and gained control of my leg just as Alex
brandished his swords at me. I somehow managed to kick
him in the jaw and his concentration was interrupted.
I fell to the ground and tried to get up. Static came
over me an I felt dizzy.
I would not lose so I grabbed Alex's hat from the
ground and shoved it onto his head and then with the last
of my strength, I shocked him as hard as could. Last thing
I remember from that fight is both of us slumping
unconscious to the ground.
Chapter 5
Arashi
I looked down at Daiki with concern, knowing he
would be fine, but still worrying.
Suiren had just woken and ran over to Alex's side.
Both of us looked at each other and smiled weakly. Then
for some reason I laughed. Then she laughed. For a long
time, neither of us could stop laughing, but when Daiki
mumbled something, my attention went immediately to
him.
"What'd you say just now?" I asked.
"Did we win?" He faintly asked, but I couldn't help
laughing again.
I looked at Daiki, then at Suiren, to Daiki again, then
at Alex. Daiki and I have rarely ever lost anything, but
these other two worked hard as well. I had to make some
kind of decision.
I suddenly had the impression of being watched.
Goosebumps popped up on my neck and arms. I looked
warily around the trees.
I knew. Frowning, I said, "come on out here butler!
Why were you watching us?"
The butler came out of the shadows with his hair
sticking up due the static still lingering.
"My lady requested me to follow you and see who you
decide will get the job. She wants to stronger people to
guard, so you two twins come with me." He said very
snootily, motioning impatiently with his hand.
I looked at the other two kids. Then I turned my head
towards Daiki and he nodded.
"All 4 of us will be getting this job. Oh, and a full
grown tiger will be accompanying us too. You can tell your
Lady that if she denies this, that she can kiss her precious
Chapter 6
Daiki
When we woke up, I could tell we had slept too late:
we needed to get to the mansion as soon as possible. I
Chapter 7
Arashi
"Stupid dress! Why can't I be on patrol? Why do I
have to dance and wear this thing?" I said, irritated.
I was all by myself in the dark courtyard. The ball was
going to start soon, and here I was, feeling bad about
myself.
Then I realized, it is just a job, I don't have to do this!
But then, I thought with resignation, Toraburu Futago's
reputation would be ruined. Backing down from this
simple of a job would label us wimps and then Suiren and
Chapter 8
Arashi
(5 years later)
Im catching up to you weirdos! I yelled, laughing.
17-year-old Alex said, Well, you better watch out or
Im gonna beat you!
Daiki shouted with glee. You can bet Im going to
win!
Thats not going to happen, Daiki! 13-year-old
Suiren said, wiping out several of the armed men at once.
Her score just went up by 70!
Hey! You sneak! I laughed, knocking out at least 20
men of the army we were up against with a small tornado.
We were on a job, hired by the government itself, to
go up against the Hiron Army. The neighboring city, Hiron,
had been threatening Kitache lately with unproved
murders and trashing the city. The governor had just come
to the 4 of us yesterday, on his knees begging for us to
take them out. War was declared and Im pretty sure they
were surprised to see 4 teenagers standing before them.
Suiren Tsukino is really small, even for her age, and
she looks really fragile because she is always wearing a
dress like she is in a tea party. She has bright pink hair
always set in two long ponytails. Her eyes are a beautiful
amethyst color. She is terrifyingly powerful with her
invisibility and super speed.
Alex Ridgell is super tall, (I am so jealous!) and he has
curly black hair. He has gorgeous (Shush, dont tell him I
said that) blue sapphire eyes. He always wears a straw hat
because it contains his telekinesis. Although he is almost
unstoppable with his power, he only uses his swords,
which he has named Khin and Khan. One is pure white and
one is pure black. I think they might have some hidden
power, but if so, Alex hasnt used them yet Anyway he is
the kind of strong and silent kind of guy.
Then there is Daiki and I. We are 15 years old. We
have emerald green eyes. We are huge troublemakers, but
also well-known, respected, and feared bounty hunters.
Alex and Suiren have been living with us in our cave in the
mountains since we met 5 years ago. We kind of hit it off
even though we fight all of the time, kind of like siblings.
Back to the present, the 4 of us are actually
competing to see who gets the more men down. We have
already wiped out 7,000 of the 10,000 man-army. Suiren is
so far in first place with 3,000, Alex coming up second
with 2,000, and Daiki and I are infuriatingly evenly
matched with 1000 each. Of course, all of the men are
okay, just knocked out, thanks to our no-killing rule. The
mayor is hoping that the Hiron officials in command of the
assault will surrender when they see how their own
powerful army is easily plowed through by 4 kids.
Chapter 9
Suiren
Oh no! Jinx doesnt usually have her fur stand on end
unless something is wrong
Arashi rushed over to her and squatted down. She
patted her nose and crooned. Whats wrong, Jinx? Jinx
panted and dropped a scroll from her mouth at Arashis
feet.
Arashi picked it up and unrolled it. Her triumphant
expression changed to one of confusion, then horror. She
dropped the scroll and hopped on Jinxs back. Daiki knew
the drill and jumped on too. Jinx then ran towards the
town.
Alex bent over and picked up the dropped scroll. I
rushed to him as he read it. He raised his head and looked
at the town, troubled deeply. I snatched the scroll as well
and read it. My mouth dropped open in horror. It said:
Army was distraction
City in chaos
They are looking for your home
Please he
Chapter 10
Daiki
I ran off to the west. Arashi rushed to the south. And
Alex took to the north. I ripped apart crumbled buildings
with inhuman strength as guilt coursed through my veins.
I looked for survivors, but all I could see were charred
bodies, various sizes, lying everywhere. I grabbed a
rusted bucket from the ground and ran to the nearest
well. I tried to put out the fire, but it was raging and the
water barely made a dent.
Falling to my knees in despair, tears ran down my face
as never before. I was supposed to be the tough one, yet I
couldnt even move my rubbery legs. I then sensed
another presence and looked up. A couple of people were
a little ways in the distance. I stood up quickly to help
them, but soon saw they were the adversaries. They were
laughing and pouring something on the flames, making
them bigger.
Realizing it was gasoline, I started to run towards
them, my anger growing bit by bit. The flames clinged to
me and I absorbed it gratefully and mixed it into my
lightning, feeling my energy restore. I ran faster. I saw
them sensing me and before they could react, I jumpkicked the closest guy. Noticing they both had purple
cloaks on, I reached for the hood to pull it back, but
another guy stopped me.
Who are you! I screamed, furious.
A distorted voice came out from under one of the
earring in his left ear. His dark brown hair was slightly
spiky.
He cocked his head slightly to the right and spoke.
His voice sent shivers down my spine. Either you can
come calmly and I wont have to kill anymore innocent
people, or you can make trouble and I will kill all of the
hostages back at camp. You choose. He smiled even more
evilly.
I didnt even hesitate. Trouble is my middle name! I
then kicked Jarred in his side and he was temporarily
stunned. I looked around for a split second before running
for the treeline.
Their camp must be in the trees, where it is safe from
the fire. I must find the hostages he was talking about! A
shocking thought crossed my mind. What if this was still a
trap? Is there really any hostages?
I paused in my running for a second, but noticing fire
going out a ways away. That must be Arashi with her
storms. Looking at the growing distinguished area gave
me hope. Arashi is a fighter so I should be too. I cant face
her if I fail. I cant put out fire, so Ill have to save the
survivors.
I took off running again. I reached the treeline
unexpectedly quick and tripped. I wiped off the dirt and
sprung up. I heard distorted voices shouting. So I am
probably going the right way if they are following me like
this! I thought triumphantly and ran even faster.
After a couple minutes I heard voices again, except
these voices were human. I heard children crying, mothers
were comforting their children, and then moaning.
I had reached the camp. There was blood and ashes
everywhere.
Chapter 11
Suiren
I reached the mountain in a couple of minutes. Why is
there people looking for our home?
My thoughts were interrupted with a bang. I tripped
onto the ground with a loud crash. My chin hit the ground
and got scraped up badly. My vision was growing fuzzy. I
got back up, slowly, and tried to run for the cave. It was
growing darker and darker. I couldnt even see the lake
until I felt it.
I ran right it without noticing. Now freezing as well, I
could hardly move. My vision was growing fuzzier by the
minute. The last thing I saw before I blacked out
completely was a purple figure pulling me out of the
water.
......
I cracked open my eyes painfully. I felt so dirty from
tripping so much. My dress was damp and torn. My head
and chin hurt so much, I could hardly stand it. My arms
felt restrained. In the dark, I couldnt see too well, but I
sensed a rope.
Im tied up? How did this happen? Gats! I blacked out!
Oh no! The city! I felt tears escape my eyes and fall from
my cheeks. This is because of us. The culprits did this
because they were looking for our home!
A hand caressed my cheek and wiped off my tears.
Startled, I drew back. A figure in a purple cloak was sitting
there, a metal mask under the hood. Freaked out, I yelped
loudly.
Shush! The person said, its quiet voice distorted.
Do you want to be captured? The others are looking for
you. Tell me where the cave you live in and you can go
free.
Indignant, I said, No way!
Another metallic voice shouted, Rave! Did you find
the cave and the girl?
I assume it must be Rave with me who spoke, No,
sir! I will keep looking!
He met my eyes and took out a dagger. I gasped, but
he only cut the ropes of which I was tied. He whispered,
Run, run back to the city. I am so sorry. There is a camp
of hostages, they will need your help. Go now! They need
you! With that, he pushed me towards the opening of the
mountain. I looked at him one more time, seeing him walk
around our hidden cave by the lake.
I ran back towards the city, feeling useless. I couldnt
find out what I was supposed, and what if I get there too
late? Then I will have done nothing!
After reaching the city, now basically put out, I went
searching for the hostages. I searched for a while but
found nothing. I felt so lonely. Where are all of the others?
A loud bang startled me. Arashi came running up to
me and yanked on my hand to stop me. My legs just
stopped moving then. I hugged Arashi hard.
Where are the hostages? Did you find them
already? I said, forcing out the words.
Arashi rubbed her stomach and looked at me weirdly.
What hostages? So far, I havent even seen any
survivors. Her expression hardened. Her eyes grew
steely and she grinded her teeth.
Confused, I replied, But the cloaked person said
there was a camp of hostages.
Arashi grasped my shoulders and said sharply, What
cloaked person? Tell me what happened while you were
there!
Chapter 12
Daiki
I was locked in combat with the guard of the camp. He
was also wearing a purple cloak.
I prepared to strike him with a roundhouse kick
accompanied by lightning, but got caught under the chin
with a metal baton. I flew back and hit my head hard on
the ground. Stars shot in front of my eyes.