Folks never understood how a new castle appeared in the British countryside just outside of London, but no one really paid attention once they figured there was no danger whatsoever. There were no bats within a ten mile radius of the place, no weird wolf-howling at all, and especially no maniacal laughter late at night accompanied by flashing lights and screams of "It's alive, alive!"
However, a sinister man lived in this castle. One not of this world; a man named Kagato.
Yes, THE Kagato, the one who was beaten by Tenchi after he tried to use Washu's inventions to conquer the universe. BUT, that was in the past. Kagato had managed to escape and gone into hiding in England, which he found quite relaxing, mostly due to British tea. Did this mean he had given up his desire to conquer the universe? Of course not!
Ever since he went into hiding, he had been biding his time. It was all he could do, because he had no funding for his schemes. He was lucky he could afford his tea. Then, he got word from a friend via the black grapevine of a juicy, and most profitable, underground market. It had taken a while to get things set up, but with some help from his friend, plus some Earthling contacts, he had barely managed to avoid bankruptcy. The setup was simple: lure unsuspecting men and women to the castle, use the ancient dust provided by the contacts, and record the results for distribution throughout the galaxy via the black galactic market.
These Japanese teens/tourists were his latest stars, and the three Teen Titans were bonuses. Actually they were requests from several hundreds of buyers. Sending out the invitations were a snap. Now, it was all down to the waiting for them to arrive; and waiting for the re-supply of the dust.
Kagato checked his watch before taking a sip of his afternoon tea. The deliverer was late, as usual. Then again, the dust had to come from China, and his supplier now resided in Japan, so it would take longer because of the trip first to China, and then to England. Kagato didn't worry, though. he had faith in her.
"I apologize for my lateness."
A smile crossed Kagato's lips, but he did not turn to see the supplier. "Actually, you're right on time. My guests have yet to arrive."
The figure tossed two good-sized sacks over Kagato's head and they landed onto the table neatly, without spilling. "It was harder to procure the Dust this time. I had to steal it back from an... acquaintance who took it from my tribe years ago."
Kagato reached into his jacket pocket, pulled out a small vial of neon pink liquid, and tossed it behind him. "Your payment, as promised. Remember to follow the directions this time."
A withered hand grasped the vial. "Tell that to my great-granddaughter. She has yet to fully understand Japanese."
"May I speak freely, my dear? You and your great-granddaughter should give up on this man and go home."
"That is what I said. But she is most stubborn. Well, I shall leave you to your own devices."
"...Did you ever consider using-?"
"My acquaintance already tried. The results were nearly disastrous." With that, the mysterious woman vanished out the window.
Kagato put aside his teacup and examined his shipment, adjusting his glasses as he did. Not that he distrusted his supplier, but if was taken from whom he thought, he had to make sure the Dust was authentic. "...Chemical residue, 100% match. No foreign elements mixed in with original ones." His smile broadened. "Pure Lust Dust.
"Now to finish preparing for my guests..."
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