Boiled Frogs

[Akuma Shadow]

Akuma thought to him self, Did it really had to come to this? He was on top of roof looking over the busy street ways at night. His sources led him here but now, now he was questioning this Job. Sure, the reward is going to be great, him being separated from the voices and becoming whole, was going to be great. Pure happyness for him.

Yes it did a voice said in his head, the last word echoing in his being.
"Lust, shut up. I all ready have enough on my mind as it is. The last thing I need from you is lip!"

Be silent, Shadow! now shouted Rage, Your not done with the job or even started it. You still haven't found....whats-his-face.

"I know that!" Shadow stopped. The two voice now became human forms and looked at the Young Devil Saint 1st seat.

"What you don't understand is that I'm getting a bad feeling about this. Something isn't right about this whole thing. I'm getting a bad vibe from all this and you know all to well about my bad vibes." He turned his head and looked down at the street.

[Oracle]

<Hello, Akuma-san,> A voice said in his head.
It was Oracle; speaking to Shadow though his mind.
<I take it was easy in tracking your victim down, was it not?>

[Akuma Shadow]

Who... Shadow said to the voice but now it was clear who it was. The others retreated back to Shadow's mind and waited.

Oracle, he answered back, Where are you?

More of a better question is why are you inside his mind? Lust asked coldly.

Be quiet... Shadow snapped, And for your information, I have not found who I've been looking for. I don't even know where to start.

[Oracle]

<Well,> Oracle said almost hesitantly, <I cant see why. Its not everyday you see someone here in the mortal realm walk down the street carrying with him the Sword of Darkness...>
He paused.
<This is the first time you ever heard of the Sword of Darkness, isn't it?>

[Akuma Shadow]

Shadow sighed, Yes, it is the first time I heard of such a blade. What is the Blade of Darkness and should I becareful of it?

You still haven't answer the first question. Lust said coldly. Where are you and why are you in his mind?

Wait, Rage said, I think i see him, the man with the blade at his side. I think its him.

[Oracle]

Oracle chuckled.
<Now now, Lust,> Oracle said. <This is a form of communication I always take up with people that I cannot visually see. No need to be feisty; at least not yet anyway. Anyway, Shadow, yes, you should be careful of the Sword of Darkness, unless you want more than two emotional personalities by your side. And i'm afraid that if there becomes more than two, I wouldn't have the strength to mend four emotions rather than two. Now Rage, be a doll and describe to me what he looks like and if he's alone or not.>

[Akuma Shadow]

I see a head of black hair, Rage said slowly, He looks like there's someone with him. They're talking about something. Was you expecting someone to show up with him, Oracle?

[Oracle]

<No,> Oracle said seriously. <This is most unexpected. But I would believe Shadow, that something as simple as another body showing up wouldn't distract you from your mission, no?>

[Akuma Shadow]

I hope not... Shadow said. I guess it wouldn't hurt to get closer. Lust said with a sigh. Shadow came down from the roof from the fire escape stairs that were near him.

Rage, I need you to get as close as you can to them but keep your distances from them. We still don't know who they are or if its a trap. Shadow order, feeling like he was the owner of the Devil Saints again.

Rage sighed, Right. I'll call you when I get something. With that, Rage left and went at different direction as Shadow and lust stayed in the darkness on the allyways.