Date with Destiny

[Lilliana]

The town moved about in it's normal fashion. People carried on with their daily lives, buying their groceries, playing with their children. Just the mundane stuff. Some where in a dark alleyway a scream was heard as the form of girl hit the floor face down.
The gang of village thugs that had mugged her, or had attempted to only to find she had nothing of real value, were long gone.


Any passerby that managed to glance down the alleyway would see that the sillouette of what was her form. Futher inspection would reveal more detail letting anyone who saw her know that she wasn't native to this land. Sun colored ears lay back and a matching tail lay limp at her side. The long black dress that was slightly bigger than her frame was torn and tattered. Long almost floor length raven hair splayed about her form leaving only her nose and lips and a single golden hue visible as an outstretched hand,,The flesh paler than it should be almost milk like, reached forward for a stuffed penguin, claws just barely touching it before the black claimed her.

[Cho Hakkai]

Hakkai had been more or less doing what had, by this time, was considered his usual daily routine. His unfortunately unhygienic roommate had managed to have spent the large majority of his time these days outside the home. Leaving the few times he had been around as the largest possible opportunity to trash their living quarters as much as physically possible. There was no food or alcohol left in the fridge, one of their dining room chairs has broken due to an unfortunate brawl that had occurred last time one of Gojyo's "bar-buddies" had come to visit, and, as usual they were lacking basic toiletries as well as more... personal... hygienic items. Really, how did that other man survive before Hakkai had come to move in with him?

Well, at least it had been a nice day. The warm afternoon sun had fallen warmly upon his fair-toned skin as he walked through the busy streets of town. Hakkai had become far too much of a familiar face to the locals within the past while of his stay. Often known as the mysterious yet pretty-faced man that had suddenly taken residence at the home of one of this towns largest players. Naturally there have been rumors going around of their "special relationship". Not that any of that really mattered. None of it was true after all so why should he mind?

His slim arms had been full, stacked high with various shopping bags. He was already carrying so much that his line of vision had been completely blocked and he still had so much more to go. So it hadn't been in the least bit surprising when the poor man had accidentally happened to have scraped the tip of his shoe along a particularly large rock along the dirt path. Causing him to at one loose his balance and stumble forwards, his bags flying everywhere.

"O-oh dear! Not good!" Light green eyes grew wide under thin-framed oval-glasses. His arms spreading out at once as he sprawled out across the ground and gathered everything back together. Quickly trying his best to keep all his supplies from getting too dirty. But, as luck would have it, a set of crimson red apples had rolled out of one of the bags and close to the near by ally-way. Reaching out he had just barely managed to grab it in time, a short sigh managing to escape his lips.

Ah well, now that it hit the ground he would only have to throw them out anyway. Such a waste of money really. But the again, it was his fault. He was just about to come to a stand when something had managed to catch the corner of his gaze. Or was it someone? Squinting his eyes harshly he tried his best to catch sight of what had lain within the darkness.

"Hello? Is someone there?"

[Lilliana]

" NNNN..." It was Hardly a verbal responce but it was perhaps enough to confirm that yes there was someone there. Other than that She spoke not but, her form did move with the simple motions of breathing. Extremely pale hand furthest out towards her penguinmoved out as the one closest to her pushed her up slightly. She only managed to fall though, before making a second attempt. This got her partially up enough for her to look up at least as her eyes slid open, giving a dim sparkle in what little light that did fall into the alleyway. Thus showing she could see him perfectly.

Her ears gave a soft twitch before lying flat again. Pushing herself once more her hand landed on the stuffed animal as if she were afraid the one in the light outside the alleyway would take the only precious thing she had. Moving only slightly into the light she gave a hiss as the light blinded her causing her to fall again while sheilding her eyes.

Just the glimpse of her face,the amount not hidden by her hair, in the light was enough to reveal the light green scales along her the small bit of her jaw that could be seen. It also made her seem paler by comparison. Would it be safe for it be safe for her to retreat into the alley again, More impotantly... Could she? After all she'd barely made it as far as she had.

[Cho Hakkai]

Hakkai had always been the concerned sort. Especially when something had managed to catch his attention. The feint sound of your voice, though not coherent, was enough to tell him that you were a woman. And by the looks of it, not in the best of states. Especially as he watched the dark outline of your figure attempt to move only to double over further. He had already become worried.

"Are you all right miss?" He had managed to ask out curiously, naively. Hesitantly taking a step forwards in attempts to get a look at you. Not that it ever really helped. His eyesight was far from perfect after all. But what he lacked in that he had made up in other senses. He had easily been able to feel what you were doing at least. He never really understood it, but for some reason ever since that incident he had been able do sense things he previously could not. The sensations of another's presence. And he could tell, somehow, you were different from other townspeople.

None the less his voice had remained soft and composed. His single good eye focusing slightly as he had tried his best to keep from entering the alley completely. "Do you need a doctor?"

[Lilliana]

"Alright?" She repeated as if she were the cursed Nymph echo her own voice slightly timid but deep sounding much like it belonged not to her but to another. She sputtered as she coughed trying to pull herself out more as she eyes adjusted to the light. As she pulled the stuffed animal to her she clutched it's foot in her mouth and used the hand that had been holding it to help anchor herself as she slid pain-stakingly up the wall. All her weight leaned against her shoulder on the wall. Her pale clawed hand exited the alleyway clutching tightly at the corner of the wall.

Harsh breathing from her efforts followed byher head were revealed. ears glinting off the light were tucked high as if on alert. Her hair hanging like a curtain over most of her face. Golden hues barely able to be seen from beneath the hair. Her nose parting the raven hair slightly leaving a full view of the toy hanging from her mouth. Her other hand swung around to clutxh the wall and hold her up as she pushed to move fully out of the alley way her form shaking from the effort , possibly fear, perhaps both. It was hard to tell which was the greater cause. The fact was that she was shaking and even with her slightly, larger than her own frame, dress it was quite visible. Her goldentail also glinted of the light as it hung low.

She did look at him though from behind the raven curtain that sheilded her face, as she tried to keep from falling again a small whimper the only sound escaping her at the time. "Docter?" The question came low and soft as if she wasn't entirely sure what one was let alone if she needed one. She'd hardley had any experience with normal people let alone docters. Running though she had experience in that and she was Prepared to do so if need be. Severely injured or not.

[Cho Hakkai]

The healer could tell you were injured since the start. Though, how seriously was a matter on it's own. Emerald eyes squinting slightly in some hope of getting a better view. He knew various gangs traveled the city streets and that because of it there was no saftey in a young woman travelling alone. Especially when she just so happened to find her way near the alleys.

"...Miss?" He spoke out once more. Seeming a bit startled upon seeing that the most you had managed to do was mimic his words. None the less a small bit of hessitance was still apparent in the healers gaze. Making sure to keep himself in the light of the city streets despite his need to help. "Ma'am please, if you're in trouble I'd really need to--"

He stoped. His expression more like a mizx of surprise and curiosity as you stepped out into the light. Trying to accept the strange sight as it were. Never before had he seen anything simmilar to you. But none the less, his concern had remained.

"...Are you hurt?"

[Lilliana]

A nod was all she managed with the Toy still clenched in her teeth. Claws grating into the building only slightly. Well she did attempt to speak but it was a muffled. "Ja" Her from still shaking as she fought to hold herself up continually. Her gaze though never wavered from behind the curtain of her hair. It was a losing battle though, her trying to stand.

Without so much as a warning her knees buckled as she fell into a coughing fit. Her 'Toy' falling to the ground as her right hand flew up to cougher her mouth hiding the small amount of blood that had come up. her left hand weakly balanced causing her hunched form to sway dangerously.

[Cho Hakkai]

Hakkais body had tensed slightly at the feint notion of your nod. At once a look of sympathy seeming to take over his expression. He had been hesitant before. But seeing now that you were barely able to handle your injuries, his doubt wavered. Just barely having extended his hand out to you on help, before watching you collapse to the floor.

"Oh no!" He jolted forwards. Falling to his knees by your side te young man placed his hands over your shoulders in attempt to settle you down. "Okay, just, deep breaths. Take deep, slow, breaths."

[Lilliana]

She coughed more blood spilling just abit over her hand before she was fully able to comply with his words. Breathing in deep and slow she managed a few breaths that came out more like weak rasping sounds than actual breathing.The hand that had been over her mouth was now on the ground helping to balance her more leaving a red stain against the cement. Even with the breathing though she continued to shake, Though it was considerably less now. Still bad but not quite as it was earlier when she had been straining to stand.

Before long, even with her breathing like he'd said, another coughing fit over took her. This time it racked her entire form as the red liquid fell between her blancing hands. It was over though in a matter of five minutes or so. 'Perhaps,' She thought. ' If I can get myself to stop coughing I can make it to this docter the man spoke of?' Then againshe was half dead anyway... not to meant she was for the most part...homeless....what docter would possible see her anyway.....

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[Cho Hakkai]

Hakkai had reached out his hand sympathetically. His hand gently caressing up and down your back in attempts to calm you down. Coughing up blood wasn't good, that he knew for certain. It usually meant one of two serious problems. Either she was sick, or there happened to be some internal bleeding of some sort. She had to see a doctor.

"Now now, don't worry yourself, I'll make sure you get some help," He could already tell from her appearance that she had been living off the streets. But now wasn't the time to worry abut such things. Not when a girls life was at stake. Parting from you he offered his hand out to you. "Can you stand at all?"

[Lilliana]

When his hand had reached out for a second she'd flinched. as if almost afraid he might hit her. Her ears going completely back until the hand was on her back. When said hand had started moving it did indeed calm her enough do draw out a painstaking purr that caused her tail to swish softly and her ears to twitch.

She looked up from the ground at his hand and shakily hers moved up into it. She strained slightly with the ability to pull herself up. Her other hand reached out to scoop up her penguin that had, since her coughing fit began, fallen to the floor. Now that she was standing .... sort of. All that was left was the doctors. Where in the hell was it?

[Cho Hakkai]

Hakkai had been surprised by her reaction to say the least. His hands hesitant as he had watched you flinch beneath him. You had seemed more like a scared, abused, animal rather then a person. And, in a way, he couldn't help but know how you had felt. After all, you were not the only one who had a fear of another's touch. Perhaps that was why, as he watched you calm down, the young youkai couldn't help but smile out softly in response.

"There we go. See? I won't hurt you," He continued to keep a calm deposition as he helped pull you to your feet. His slightly broader arms holding you securely around the waist as to keep you from falling once more. He knew of a doctor nearby. One that had supposedly helped him quite some time ago when he needed medical attention. It was on the other side of town, but it would have to do. Supporting your weight against him he slowly began to move forwards. "Can you walk? I know someone who can help."

[Lilliana]

She looked up at his soft smile, and nodded. " Tha... Tha..." She was scared of most people in general. By now though she was sure almost that he was right and that he wouldn't hurt her. Her ears giving another twitch as they were prone to do. She blinked almost shrieked when she was softly pulled to her feet though, Actually it only came out as a feeble squeak.

She blinked at his question and then ,softly closed and opened her eyes. Hopefully she was right and she could walk. Even if she couldn't she wouldn't say much about it. With a hand lightly attached to his shoulder she gave a confirming nod." Tha..." Her head half way on his shoulder, Herbert still tightly clutched in her free hand she waited for him to lead the way.

[Cho Hakkai]

Hakkai had seemed somewhat perplexed to your reaction. His own mind fumbling to find a reason to the way you had acted. Your words had bee scarce, and if he hadn't known any better he would have thought you did not speak any Chinese at all. But upon seeing your reactions to his questions he knew that hadn't been the case. Could this girl be mute perhaps? It would certainly explain the strained words she had been so desperately trying to form.

He also had noticed how scared you had seemed. Of course he had been as stranger, but he offered her help, no? Does she perhaps have little experience with people? No,that couldn't be the case. She was here in busy town such as Kouchin after all. Perhaps she had been abused?

No, now had not been the moment to make dry assumptions. He had to get her help. Merely happy that the poor girl had been able to stand none the less move on her own. Although, if need be, he was willing to carry her if things had become too difficult. His arms wrapped securely around your waist, holding you sturdily as he had helped guide you step by step to the doctors.

He turned to face you as they walked on wards, making sure to give you a sincere, delicate, smile in attempts to help you feel more comfortable. "Please don't worry. We're almost there."

[Lilliana]

She nodded giving a haphazardly made smile of her own. "K-kay..." She did walk more or less her own little stumbles almost unnoticeable. She would definately be glad when she diddn't have to walk so much. She would've asked to be carried but she was afraid for the most part. Not of him perse, but more along the lines of well in general. It was true she'd had little to no experience with people. What little she did have... Wasn't what one would file under.. 'The best of'.. Sticking to the alley ways when she did come across towns was normally her safety net. She really only came into towns to pickpocket when she was scarce on food.

As for being Mute. No She wasn't really... Her difficulty speaking came only from the fact that she wasn't fluent in chinese she understood it for the most part it was the trying to speak it that threw her off mostly. She looked up so she could see exactly what this place she was going to would look like. . Well, her eyes moved up. Her head how-ever was content to stay where it was.