Get Backers 28 (Picking up where a certain Tokyo absolutely irritating pop left off. )
Character thoughts (Thoughts : italics ..)
Authors comments (A/n : **Comment "..)
Sound effect (Sfx : ...)
Scene descriptions cause author feels its important (...)
Small print contents by character small print
Scenes that will not be translated word for word cause they say not much Summary
From Jap scans
Page 7: Ginji
What.. what the heck are these shadows?
Maria
They are the souls of people who die and were thrown forgotten into the catacombs of below Lower town.
The souls of those who died that way are twisted and tortured souls, they are being controlled by a terrible curse..
.. they are your enemies now!
Pg 8 : Ban
Enemies?? You're kidding, they are insubstantial beings. How the heel are we supposed to fight spirits that are already dead.
Ginji
WHAT? Insubstantial spirits that are already dead! How are we supposed to defeat that?
Maria
Hehe..
Learn by doing that is the only way out of this.
Ban
Huh! So you have no responsibility! You witches are still totally useless.
Maria
Ban, actually I see my self as the kindest most helpful of witches.
Ban
Stupid hag...
Ginji
Ban-chan, they are almost on-top of us!
Ban
Dammit! (Ban gets between Ginji and spirits and meets first attack)
Ginji
BAN-Chhhhaaaaaannnnnn
Pg 9 : Ginji
Amazing....
Ban
My body, its almost as if I have wings..
Ginji
Really? Is that why your movements were so amazingly fast?
Ban
Stop being distracted Ginji, our enemies are going to attack again.
Spirits
Ooooo ooooooo
Ginji
Wow I'm fast. Its true, my body is amazingly light. Is this the power given to us by the Voodoo Coffee that maria-san let us drink?
Ban
This is even more powerful then Himiko's acceleration scent.
Ginji, move your lazy ass, there is no reason to hold back now!
Pg 10-11 : Ban
Snake-bite
Ginji
Ahhhhhhh
This is fantastic Ban-chan. I never imagined our bodies could move like this.
Ban
You're right! Now lets show them why we are the invincible GetBackers!!
Pg 12 : Maria
(smiles) Done.
OK!~
That's just about enough!
Ginji
What..err.. what happened..?
Ban
??
I don't know, .. and I don't really can in the end they were too easy to defeat.
Hey you old hag.. what is the big idea, how dare you toy with us?
Maria :
Clever boys, you guessed it. I used the magic contained within the Voodoo Coffee to allow the both of you to experience those visions.
The visions were almost as real as those generated by your Jagan, weren't they Ban?
Ginji
But Maria-san. Before we drank the Voodoo Coffee we smelt the sickening scent of decay and rot. What was that disgusting stench of death?
Maria
Oh that !!
Oh! that was just the ingredients for dinner! Doesn't it look delicious!
Ban (Small print)
I'll pass!! Crazy Hag!
Pg 13 : Maria
Eat Drink and PARRRTYYY!!!
Ginji
(Singing Karaoke) I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me...
Ban
So irritating!!!
Maria
Ban you don't seem to be enjoying your self at all . You're such a sourpuss.
Ban
What is there to enjoy? I don't like being made a fool of.
Maria
I did what I did in the hope that the both of you would understand
Ban
Understand what?
Maria
I hoped that you would understand the devastating power of a curse.
Pg 14: Ban
Huh! Wasn't that scene pretty ordinary? What is so devastating about a vision like that?
Maria
I did not mean that the vision itself was devastating. I was referring to astounding effect of the curse that I placed on the two of you.
Ban
Curse...!
Maria
That's right!
I did not go though all the trouble of mixing Mandrake seed coffee for the two of you, just to let you experience a vision.
In the earlier battle the both of you displayed astounding feats of strength and speed. Ban that was not part of the vision. Rather that wast the same levels of strength and speed that is unlocked by those you are cursed.
Ban
Was that really .. your true intention..
Maria
...
From mow onwards Ban, the battles that you face are not going to be anything like the ones before. An enemy that is weak, once placed under a curse will have access to amazing levels of power and strength. Your battles in no way will be fair fights. With the curses your enemy will become exponentially stronger.
Ban
So whats the problem. We'll just fight them using a curse ourselves, simple isnt it?
Maria
Sure if you are willing to reduce your life span to 1/10th of what it is now, you can get yourself cursed as well.
Pg 15 : Ban
Huh!! So it looks like our enemy is using 'life force' in exchange for power...
Maria
That is exactly right. If the two of you really intend to get back the Himiko in the mirror. The only way to win will be to defeat them in battle, overcome the curse and reflect the curse back on its caster.
Ginji
Ban-chaan come one the next song is a duet, sing with me. The song is from beauty and the beast.
Ban
You're and optimistic idiot aren't you
Maria
Isn't he a cutie
BAN!
Ban
What is it?
Maria
When are you going to share the story of your past with Himiko-chan with your partner, Ginji?
Pg 16 : Maria
When are you going to tell Ginji what happened between you and Himiko chan's brother?
Ban
I'll tell him .. tonight.
Pg 17
Pg 18
Pg 19
Akabane explains to an irritated Himiko that he has asked her to come to that place to witness a show which is part of the Voodoo Child secret.
The show is a fight with the Red Scorpion and who beats him will get to fight In the Underground stadium.
Akabane appears on stage to fight (Himiko never saw him move) and says that he is not a true underground contender as he was too weak and had already been defeated. The guy attacks
Pg 20 Red Scorpion
I will kill you!!!
Clown announcer
Our champion has consumed Voodoo potion. He will utterly destroy the challenger, no doubt the lower tiers will soon be drenched in blood.
Himiko
Voodoo Potion!
Akabane
Looks like this job is very interesting indeed.. however...
Red Scorpion
Hahaha! I will used my poison claw to rip your body to shreds..
Ehhh What?
What happened to my hand?
Akabane
Look up
Red Scorpion
Up?
???...
Waaaaa!! The poison is entering my body , heeellllppp quickly I need the antidote!!
Akabane
Dont worry, you have absolutely no need for the antidote
Red Scorpion
Whhaaa..what.. why?
Akabane
Because you have already.. been sliced into small pieces.
Pg 23
Pg 24-27
Akabane is declared the winner (duh) and asks to have a glimpse of the Queen,, even if only in the screen
Himiko is shocked to see the mirror image of herself on the screen hailed as queen.
Pg 28 Akabane
Your Majesty (a/n **Akabane kneeling is delicious)
I am most delighted to make your acquaintance
Queen
So you are Dr. Jackal, Kuroudo Akabane.
You are indeed as powerful as it is rumored. Thought it was over nmuch too quickly I very much enjoyed the battle.
Akabane
I thank her Majesty for her kind praise.
Queen
Is it your intention to participate in the Final Battle?
Akabane
Most certainly. I will gather allies and form the strongest team to get back her Majesty.
Pg 29
Audience reacts to announcement and attack as all contenders in the battle are natural enemies.
Pg 30-31
Bloody Sword (a/n **kindda says it all)
Pg 32 Himiko
Akabane!!
Akabane
Come Himiko-san we should leave. There is no reason for you to stay in this place any longer.
Himiko
I.. I.. Understand
(Thoughts : Its strange.. why do I feel so comfortable in the middle of this carnage..)
Sfx : Ta-dum ta-dum
Akabane
Himiko-san?
Clown
You have no hope of escape! You will both die by my hand!
Pg 33
Himiko
Sfx : Ta-dum ta-dum
Ta-dum ta-dum
Time to Die...
Pg 34
Akabane kills attacker before Himiko acts
Himiko
Aka.. Akabane...
Akabane
The forbidden scent, the perfume of death.
This perfume distilled from toxic gases that ride from vents in remote Africa, for the sole purpose of bringing death.
One sniff of this perfume will cause a man to bleed from every single orifice in the body, he will be dead in a blink of an eye.. is that not so?
Himiko-san,.. this is not like you.
What is it about today that has made you prepare such a dangerous perfume?
Himiko
This.. this is because..
(Thoughts : Why? What possessed me to prepare a poison like this... )
Pg 35 Akabane
Is it because.. Your birthday is approaching?
Himko
NO! I.. I..
(Thoughts : Who is that? Why am I having such a bad premonition..)
SFX : Zzzzzzz (screen dies)
Pg 36 Akabane
The color of fresh red blood does not suit you at all... Lady Poison
Come let us go..
The stench of decay in this place is unwelcome..
Pg 37 Ban & Gin drunken singing
What are you looking for?
It is difficult to find..
Have you ever thought to search, in the depths of a looking glass...
Kammpaiiii!
Ginji
We are going to Get Back Himiko-chan.
Ban
You got that right.
Maria
I don't understand how you two can act in such a childish manner.
How on earth do the two of you expect to get any work done, when you are smashed on liquor. You need to hold your drink..
Ban
Old Hag – you sure are loud!
Stop trying to act like you are my mother!!
GLLLUURRRGGGGLL (drowning noises)
Maria
You dare call me Old Hag! Drown in Alcohol then
Ginji
Ban-chan
Ban
You old Hag! Why the hell are you still here?
Maria
Don't say that Ban.. if you are drunk how are you supposed to work?
Ban?
Ban
Irritating! Now what?
Pg 38 Maria
Follow your instincts.. and do your best.
Ban
As if you need to tell me that.
Ginji
Maria-san, thank you for making us so welcome.
Maria
Come back soon Gin-chan.
Please take care Ban!
Ginji
Ban – lets go!
Ban
Get off my head already!
Ginji
No... (a/n ** lol.. Ban never removes Ginji from his head does he... lol)
Maria
Ginji please, I beg you..
You must believe...
in Ban.
Pg 39 : Ginji
"Let's see..
Akabane-san hired us to get back the Himiko in the mirror.
However since Himiko is a Voodoo Child we must first get rid of some curse.
To overcome the curse we have to track down and defeat the shamans.
Ban-chan although we have actually started the job. I have no idea what we should do next.. so complicated.
Ban
...
Ginji
?
Ban-chan??
Ban
Ginji..
Ginji
What's wrong?
Ban
Before we begin this job, I have to tell you something.
Ginji
So tell me..
Pg 40 : Ban
I....
Ginji
...
Ban
I.. (clenching fist)
Ginji
... It okay (Beaming smile)
I believe in you Ban-chan!
This looks like something that is very difficult for you to tell me. However finishing this job, will settle the matter right?
So Ban-chan you don't have to force yourself to tell me right now.
Ban
Ginji, just listen to me..
Ginji
No need to force yourself right now...
Pg 41 : Ban
Himiko's brother.. it was my hand that took his life...
Ginji
What? (Shocked look)
Pg 42
Flashback (Ban and Yamato look like they have been fighting each other to a stand still)
(a/n ** Lol Ban's Ban's Birthday fanfic meeting I wrote was partially based on this scene.)
Yamato
I'm expert plunderer Yamato Kudo?
Who might you be?
Ban
Ban Mido
Yamato
This is my sister Himiko-chan,
please take good care of her!
Ban
Looks like she is just a flat chested useless kid
Himiko
Flame perfume!!
(a/n ** To fan-atics you will realize that this is an actual mistake, of the writers, Himiko only learned to use flame perfume in this manner during the platinum arc. But chibi ban with afro is tooo cute – so I forgive em the slip. lol)
Yamato
Hurry up get in Ban!!
Pg 43
YEAHHHHHH
(All smiles)
Pg 44-45: Himiko
Yamato-Oniisan (Big brother)
Happy Birthday to...
!!
Sfx : drip, drip, drip
Arrrrrrggggghhhhhhh!!!!!!
Pg 46 : Ban
I m the sole heir to my fucking Grandmother's cursed eyes, the Jagan.
Yamato, in the end was only a curse,.. a curse that lived with one sole purpose to kill the wielder of the Jagan, to kill me!
Voodoo child... Both Himiko and Yamato are Voodoo children they are the sacrifices created by the shaman with the sole goal of seeing me dead.
I... with this hand I killed him.. I killed my first most valued ally.. Yamato Kudo!
Pg 48 : Ginji
Ban-chan..
You really killed Himiko-chan's big brother
Ban
Yes
Ginji
Wh.. why?
Ban
Because of the curse..
Ginji
Curse?
Ban
It was all because of me..
The shamans have been plotting for a very long time, and they finally devised an intricate plot...
To kill me the one who inherited Damn Granny's cursed eyes, the pure blood witch heir; wielder of the Jagan.
Yamato to them was only a weapon.. a curse they released to destroy me. (Ban looks so sad)
Himiko and Yamato are both the sacrifices that were given life with the sole task of killing me.
Pg 49 -50 : Ban
That is the only purpose of the Voodoo Child's existence!
Pg 51 : Ban
(a/n ** Ban's Birthday fanfic Dec 17th that I wrote history was partially based on this scene. Here Ban shares his history. PLEASE don't ever tell me that Ginji had harder childhood.)
When I was 8 years old, Maria brought me back to Japan...
Ginji
Brought you back?
Ban
Yes.. didn't you know? I was born in Japan and lived here when I was really small. My father is of German descent, while my mother is pure Japanese..
Ginji
So you are a quarter German?
Ban
Hmm.. it seems that way.
Ginji
Well you never mentioned this before.
Ban
Pg 52 :
Oh.. Ya.. I guess I never have..
Because I was the sole heir of the Jagan, I was continuously targeted by the arch enemies of the Witches, the clan called the Shamans. Things happened in Japan, my father disappeared and I got sent to Europe, where I lived as a fugitive with my Grandmother. Due to the mass extermination of Witches in the turn of the century, the Shamans in Europe were extremely powerful.
Ever time those bastards found us, I was forced to leave places and people I knew, fight and run away. We were always on the move, never getting close to people. Fighting and running.
Books became a true constant. Any free time was consumed with studying about magic and curses, I was forced to learn things like that.
I was really young, but there was no excuse, I should have been in kindergarten instead I was forced to learn and understand things that were.. difficult for even adults to comprehend.
It wasn't limited to that, I also learned who to fight with the Shamans, I even read medical books, chemistry, physics – anything that would help me fight them.
Things happened again, allies became enemies and I was sent away again.
When I came back to Japan, I was really happy. No one knew me, I felt as if I was free for the first time in a long time.
I stayed with Maria a little while, and then I ran away, I wanted nothing to do with the Witches.
Ginji
.....
Ban
But to one who had been brought up as the heir, surviving alone on the streets was not easy.
(a/n **Flash back memories, Ban underplays for Ginji LOOK at the pictures! The authors had no pity for young Ban)
The fighting techniques I had learned were extremely useful at this time.
Survival became the main thing, and I was willing to do anything to survive.
(** Look in Ban's eyes that is killing in its sadness )
Ya that's right, to survive I did anything at all....
Ginji
.... (looking stricken)
Pg 53 : Ban
At the time I was truly alone..
Yet I would not ... no could not return to Maria.
Sitting in the dark, alone at nights.. the solitude would engulf me.. and I was empty.
Around people my emotions became sharp, deadly and as dark of the darkest night. Death was nothing. So I tried to avoid people.. my existence was like that of a sharp exposed, deadly blade, that cut all stupid enough to cross its path.
Pg 54 Ginji thoughts
(Thoughts : I feel.. he was just like I was..
He is like I was when I was in Teshimine-san's care, and became the Raitei so often, in those never ending fights with the attackers from the Belt-line.
Before I met him, I to was so alone, .. and to avoid the cold emptiness inside me, I allowed my heart to be consume by hatred... )
Ban
I felt that there was nothing in the world that I could trust..
The world was divided into two,
the cheaters and the cheated
The dominator and the subjugated
Those that stole and their victims.
When I began to feel that there was nothing else in this worl, no one to believe in I met them, the Kudou siblings, Himiko and... Yamato.
Pg 55 Yamato
(Looking bruised, reaching out a hand)
Hey kid, would you like to join us?
SFX: HONK HONK (car horn) Ban/ Yamato !!
Yamato
Look kid, trust me, I have no intention of using or abusing you.
I'm plunderer specialist Yamato Kudo
What's your name kid?
Ban
Ban... Midou...
Himiko
Big Brother, what''s keeping you?
Yamato
Himiko, I just met someone very interesting
Himiko
Who is that?
Ban
Who's this idiot?
Yamato
This is my little sister Himiko.
Now maybe you can help me look out for her.
Ban
Huh! Who'd threated a flat chested little kid.
Himiko
Flame perfume!!
(a/n ** Definite mistake, they made a big deal of her learning this in Manga 3, as a surprise move in her fight with Ban)
Ban
Ouch, that burns. What's the idea flaming me.
Himiko
I don't like him, lets ignore him!
Yamato
No! This young man is quite an amazing character.
I am taking him with us.
Himiko
Really?
Ban
! (Ban looks shocked)
Yamato
I believe...
That even though you are just a kid, you have survived a great I deal, haven't you?
Ban
What of it?Its none of your business
Yamato
I love that look!
That settles it from today you are our new partner!
Ban
Hey!!
Himiko
You cant just decide that on your own! Big Brother!!
Ban
Somehow after that.. I found myself beginning a new life with Himiko and Yamato. The 3 of us were like a family, the first I remember..
Pg 58-59 Ban
They were.. my first people I considered my own. my most beloved family..
(a/n :** I am suspicious of Yamato's intentions.. lol.. see how he looks at Ban. But then the curse draws him to Ban)
Pg 60 Ban
Pretty impressive.. are these the ingredients that the two of you use to create the poison perfumes
Yamato
There are over 200 different perfumes here. However usually we only carry 7 on us.
Ban
Aren't the perfumes the source of your abilities. Seriously the two of you should carry as many as you can and not limit yourself.
Himiko
The poison perfumes are not simple chemicals that can be used like medicine..
Ban
What..
Yamato
When have you ever heard of chemical combinations that give seemingly magical abilities with one whiff?
The scent of the perfumes only serve as a catalyst, that serves to allow us to use our magical abilities. Therefore at any one time an expert in the use of the perfumes will only utilize 7 different magical abilities.
Ban
Magical Abilities....
(End Flash Back!!!)
Ban
I had a very bad premonition at that time...
Pg 61 : Ban
Catalyst was a witch jargon, that I was used to hearing coming out of the mouth of my fucking granny and that hag Maria. Our enemies the Shamans requires catalysts to use their magic
Ginji
Shamans
Ban
Ya..
Then as we got closer and closer to Yamato's 28th Birthday, my premonition slowly unfolded into reality..
Yamato
Ahhhhhhhh
Pg 62
Ban
(Back to Flashback )
Hey!!! What the fuck Yamato?!
Yamato
I was dreaming....
Ban
What
Yamato
The same recurring nightmare .. again..
Ban
Hilarious!!Its just a nightmare, for goodness sake please try not to scream like a little girl again..
Yamato
Ban.. (Closes fist)
There is something that you need to know.
Ban
What? Can't this wait...
Yamato
This is something that must be kept secret from Himiko.. swear that you will not tell her.
Pg 63 Ban
Why are you suddenly so serious.. what the hell is causing you to worry like this?
Yamato
.... .... (long silence)
Ban
Yamato?
Yamato
Have you ever .. heard the phrase Voodoo Child?
Pg 64
Ban
(Flashback IN a flashback .. COMPLEX)
Of course I had heard the phrase.. My fucking Granny the bloody WitchQueen took every opportunity to shove it in my face.
WitchQueen
Ban.. you must always be wary of the Voodoo Child, they are the Shaman's Trump card..
Love and hate are mirror images of each other.
When the two sides are combined they become a powerful force that is capable of cursing its enemies.
That.. is the curse of the "Voodoo Child"
Pg 65
Yamato
(End of Flashback in flashback.. Back to flashback. **Face Palm slap)
If that is the care.. than I have really no clue as to what is going to happen.
But it looks like Himiko and me are the Voodoo Children that you have heard so much about.
Ban
In that case.. when will..
Ya mato
For the female child the curse is activated on their 17th Birthday
For boys its activated on our 28th Birthday.
My Birthday is almost upon me.
Pg 66 Ban
Finally it was the eve of Yamato's 28th Birthday.
That night felt different from other nights.. there was a heaviness in the air. The cold was the kids that ate the bones and froze the blood, it seemd to rise from the depths of hell itself.
Ya,ato
Where is Himiko?
Ban
I asked her to go out for stuff like you instructed.
Yamato
Most likely trying to hide out here is of no use.. Even if she is not here, the curse cannot be lifted.
But I am going to... cling to each sliver of hope.
Pg 67 Ban
I cannot believe you are saying something so weak as that.. Yamato snap out of it already you idiot.
Yamato
I don't know how I know but there is something coming...
I feel as if I despise Himiko.
Ban
What?
Yamato
She is my beloved little sister.
Because I love her so much, I feel an almost overwhelming desire to tear her body apart
Pg 68 -69
Sfx : Creak....
Pg 71 :Yamato
Its here...
Shadow
Hehe
Yamato
The Yamato Kudo in the mirror.
Yamato
I feel a gnawing hatred for Himiko.
Ban
NO, she is you beloved little sister, she is one of your own and family.
Yamato
But, it is because I love her so much, I feel.. feel this need to tear her body apart.
(Figure walks towards cabin)
Ban
Yamato what the fuck are you talking about.
TRY TO SNAP OUT OF IT NOW!
Yamato
He is here… Ban-kun
Ban
What has come?
Yamato
The other… me.
(Smirk)
Ban
!!
Pg 72: Yamato
Yamato Kudo from the mirror!!
Ban
The other.. Yamato Kudo?
Pg 73 :
(Sucker punches Ban)
Ban
Ahhh!! Acceleration scent!
Yamato
BAN! Dodge it!!
Ban
!!
This.. this.. scent.. isn't this the poison perfume that can only be used by Yamato… Explosion Scent.
Pg 74: Ban
Shit! Who the fuck are you?
Yamato 2
What do you mean.. I'm Yamato!
I'm the man who loves his little sister Himiko, and I am also the man who loves Ban Mido as a beloved younger brother.
And because I love the both of you so much, I also hate you with an equal intensity.
Finally on this my 28th Birthday..
I am finally fully released and I can finally fulfil my destiny and complete the curse of the Voodoo Child.. I am Yamato Kudo from the mirror.
Pg 75: Ban
Yamato from the mirror?
Quit fucking around imposter.. the real Yamato is right there.
Yamato 2
(Steps on Ban… grrrrrr)
Yes that is also Yamato..
And he is after all the reason I am standing here on top of you.
Yamato
BAN…
Yamato 2
We were split into 2 by the curse of the Voodoo Child, and now that the both of us are able to release our ultimate techniques!
We must now unite once again to free the love and hatred that we hold.
So that we can be reborn as true Voodoo Warriors and bathe in the blood and death of those that we love…
Pg 76:
(Ban snake-bites pushing Yamato 2 off)
Yamato 2
Impressive, you can still more after taking a direct hit of explosion scent.
You are indeed a worthy grandson to the WitchQueen.
Ban
You've got guts, coming here and spouting garbage… Who are you really?
Kill people because you love them? Isn't it because we love people, we fight so hard to protect them.. we protect our own.. only that is rational. Are you fucking crazy?
Yamato 2
Hehehe.. You are an idiot, such naivety has no cure.. you have no true understanding of the real nature of human beings…
Its sad.. you will never be able to understand.. because very soon I am going to be claiming your precious life.
Ban
Shut your trap! I am going to destroy you and expose your real self.
Yamato
BAN….
Yamato 2
Hehehe
Pg 77: Ban
You think Yamato is going to kill me.. and then KILL HIMIKO?
That is Never fucking going to happen! I am one of their own!
You are nothing like the Yamato that I know!
You have absolutely no fucking clue to the bonds that connect the three of us. So stop you baseless and empty talk!
Pg 78 : Ban
(Ban attacks)
Ahhhh!!!
Yamato 2
Hehehe.. You fool!
I am going to use the Red Death scent, and watch you die as you spray us with your delicious blood…
Ban
Even now, at thy right hand, until this cursed fate is spent. Is the one who houses, Asclepius, who descends from the milky way on high, Therefore I evoke thee.
Yamato 2
Wh.. What.. my body I can't move!
Shit! It cant be.. this is Timed Perfume.. how..(a/n :** perfume that paralyzes)
Yamato
And you think you are the real.. Yamato?
Hehe..
Good, now hear my final wish…
Pg 79 : Yamato
Ban attack NOW!
Kill that abomination!
Yamato 2
Stop kidding!
You know what will happen if one of us is killed by someone else. You know…
Ban
...Feed with your fangs of poison! Ahhhhhh!
(Hits Yamato 2 through chest with his right hand)
…..
Pg 80-81 :
(World splinters.. Ban's left hand is plunged in Yamato's chest.. the horror in Ban's face. Siiigghhhh…)
Ban
Nooo.. (shock)
Yamato
Ban, this is more then enough.
What you did is absolutely right…
Pg 82 :
(Yamato crashes to floor)
Ban
Ya… Ya.. Yamato
Yamato
Cough!! (blood)
Ban
No what is this, I know I used my right hand to punch through that fake Yamato.. Why, how did my right hand hurt Yamato…
Yamato
Ban, it is more then enough, it okay. You bear not a sliver of blame at all.
Killing the Yamato from the mirror was the only option, it was the only way to save Himiko's life.
Ban
Yamato from the mirror?
The only way to protect Himiko?
Yamato
…..
Pg 83: Yamato
.. need to.. finally understand, the full extent of the curse of the Voodoo Child.
Ban
(Desperation in face) Yamato what the hell are you talking about… why cant I understand what you are saying?
Yamato
The is one other Voodoo Child still living in the mirror.. Himiko is also a bearer of the curse, the same curse that has determined my fate…
Ban
YAMATO!!!
Yamato
You… must… be careful…
Watch out for.. her 17th Birthday..
Ban I beg you, please..
Save Himiko. Don't let her suffer the same fate that has consumed me.
Pg 84 : Yamato
Help me Ban! Please help me get back…. HER…
(the light in Yamato's eyes is extinguished. Ban cries…..)
Ban 85 :
YAMATO! AHHHHH NOOOO!!
(END flashback)
Pg 86 : Ban
I was still just standing there when Himiko came back, she was carrying a huge cake with her to present to Yamato..
I couldn't face her, I ran because I was too much of a coward to face her, what could I say ? After all the one responsible for killing Yamato was me…
(a/n :** Ban's smile when he says this is so damn sad..)
Ginji
If that was the case, why would Akabane-san ask us to get back the Himiko-chan in the mirror?
Ban
I do not know what his real purpose is..
But..
Ginji…
I…
(Ginji looks at him)
Pg 87: Ban
This time, I have every intention of saving Himiko myself. No matter what it takes I intend to get back Himiko's fate and save her myself.
Ginji
(smiles)
And that is the Ban-chan that I know and trust.
Ban
What?
Ginji
Aren't you the one who once said..
That even if I didn't want to, you would never leave me behind, and drag me with you?!
Ban
… Ginji…
Pg 88-89:
Ban-chan let's go!
As the heirs to the GetBackers name, lets go and get back the Himiko in the mirror.
For us together, nothing is impossible.
Pg 91: Ban
(on phone)
Hello, Akabane? We are ready to roll whenever you…
WHAT!? Aren't you supposed to be the bloody transporter? What's the hold up?
Sfx : Teee! (Hung up)
Ban
What a pain… wasn't he the one that said he would take us… what the hell is he up to now?
Ginji
It doesn't matter! We have already decided to go!
Come on, Ban-chan!
Lets go free Himiko from the curse of the Voodoo Child
Ban
That is the job that was given to us by Akabane and also the last task given to me by Yamato.. so the job this time is to get back the Himiko in the Mirror.
Come on Ginji we need to uphold the good name of the GetBackers , we are definitely going to get back our target.
Pg 92 : Maria
(singing)
Oh the little lost kitty,
Where is your home..
Hmm.. so how about this? Shall I wear this cute pink number for my little outing, or should I go for a mature look and wear this sexy black underwear?
!! (noticing something)
How many years has it been since I wore this outfit..
Oh my I hope it still fits
(Flashback)
WitchQueen
Maria you must remember.. If Ban truly is the one chosen by destiny, the Voodoo Children will definitely stand in his path. In order to kill Ban.. the shamans will definitely use that terrible curse.
Ban is still young, he still does not possess the strength to reflect back the curse on its casters. It is impossible for him to overcome and fight a curse of this magnitude. So it is my decree that you consider yourself Ban's mother and do all you can to protect Ban.
Pg 93: WitchQueen
The Voodoo Child are children that should not have been born into this world .
Maria
Children that should not have been born into this world?
WitchQueen
Voodoo Children are fetuses that have been aborted or still born. These children are resurrected before they can enter limbo, in order to launch the Voodoo curse such children are cared for and raised.
Even though these children have a life, their souls in reality have been split into two.. and each .. develop a separate ego that lives driven by the forces of love and hate.
Maria do not be overtly concerned.. all you need to do is send those cursed children back to the place they are supposed to be.. send them back to Limbo.
This is something that needs to be done before the ultimate transformation.. send it to limbo before the mirror shatters and the two egos merge into one, forming most terrible Voodoo Warrior.
Maria
(Slams table)
Send her back to .. Limbo..
This is indeed a most terrible fate!
Pg 94:
(Himiko 2 in mirror looking around)
Pg 95: Saizo
Princess.. how are you feeling?
This UnderGround battle GP arena has been specially prepared.. for those who will battle for Your Highnesses honour, what do you think?
This is the first contest of this kind in 300 years, the project is huge.
I feel this is amazing, who would have thought we could build such a huge structure in underground Tokyo.
For those who wish to fulfil their own desires and fight till the end, this amoral arena has been built.
And in accordance to your Highnesses wishes, the base of the arena has been built with mirrors.
Your Highness seems rather tired,.. would you like to return to your quarters and relax for a while?
Himiko 2
NO! It is my wish to wait here..
Here there are many mirrors, in their reflection I feel at ease.
Saizo
Your Highness really likes mirrors?
Himiko 2
Through mirrors I can see in myself, in the heart of the other one..
She is so different from me. From the time of my birth I have only know how to feel hate, I have liked in a perpetual state of battle and the tortured screams of others weaker beings have been my lullaby..
She has been surrounded by many who love her and she herself understands the meaning of love..
It is my wish to meet with her.. and to get to know a little bit about…
Saizo
….
Pg 96: Saizo
Princess, what is it your Highness wishes to know?
Himiko 2
I need to know… who are those people she loves.. and what is this Love…
If I do not know these things.. how will I eve be able to kill them?
Saizo
Hehehe…
Pg 97: Saizo
Ah.. Princess.. a moment please..
Hi!!!
Midget clown
WAH!!!
Saizo
And just what do you think you are doing?
Midget clown
Sorry… so sorry.. I.. I.. I am just bringing a drink for the princess.
Saizo
Is that so.. forgive my intrusion.
Please leave the drink over there, I will make sure the Princess gets it.
Midget clown
Eeee?
Saizo
Sorry.. you are dismissed. Go!
(Midget clown runs off in fear)
Saizo
Oh by the way
Midget clown
What is it?
Pg 98 : Saizo
You.. did you eavesdrop on our conversation?
Midget clown
What? You are… since when did…
Saizo
You.. did you overhear?
Midget clown
I didn't overhear anything.. not a thing.. I swear I did not hear anything ..
I definitely did not overhear a single thing….
Saizo
Is that so.. If you had overheard I would have warned you.. not to breathe a word of it to anyone.
Midget clown
I definitely didn't hear a thing.. you have nothing to worry about.. (runs)
Pg 99 : Guard
You.. why do you look so pale.. what happened.
Midget clown
I overheard something strange..
Guard
Strange?
Midget clown
Ya.. I heard the princess.. say something.. about mirrors..
Guard
You yourself look strange! Look at yourself..
Midget clown
What!!
Why is there a thread embroidery on my forehead..
Black threads have been sewn into..
Aaaa?
I.. I wont.. why..
Guard
This is ..
Pg 100:
Sfx : smash…
(Saizo creepy smile)
Himiko 2
Why was there such a loud scream?
Saizo
Oh that.. most probably the tongue of a loose lipped parrot was chopped off.
Pg 101 : Himiko 2
This is the Dark Fuuchouin technique?
Quite impressive…
Saizo
Not at all.. it is no where as terrifying as your Highnesses techniques.
Himiko 2
But you still.. desire to be with me, a terrifying person!
Saizo
Yes.. to win you.. I will take on the identity of the warriors to participate in the Queen's Cup Competition!
Himiko 2
Have you heard of Dr. Jackal, his is a strange being!
If you can emerge as the champion in that battle arena, that you will indeed win my favour.. but it will not be an easy challenge.
Pg 102 : Saizo
When you soul that is split into two finally .. merge as one..
I will definitely be the one to win your hand.
Pg 103 : Himiko
(** Himiko breathing hard and choking – Akabane NOT.. lol)
Akabane
Himiko-chan are you alright? You seem quite pale.
Himiko
I'm fine, I was just uncomfortable with the atmosphere in there.
(Himiko thoughts : Ever since I saw her face I feel uncomfortable.. why? Why does she look so much like me.. Who is she?)
Akabane
You are thinking about the Himiko in the mirror?
Himiko
!
What is going on here? That person was NOT me!
The 6 sided star was on the opposite side of her face.
That's right.. it was like looking at my own reflection…
Akabane
…..
Pg 104: Akabane
Himiko-chan… Are you brave enough to face your own destiny?
Himiko
Destiny…
Akabane
If you do not wish to face it.. simply waiting for fate to unfold itself is not a bad thing.
But If you wish your future to be steered by your own power in overcoming the fate of the Voodoo child, then it will be my pleasure to stand with you.
Himiko
…
This place is…
Akabane
The entry!
This is the entry to the underground paths, that lead to the abandoned areas in the belly of Underground Shinjuku.
Himiko
Underground areas? .. are they catacombs?
Akabane
This place has no real name.. because as far as most of the world is concerned this place does not exist.
Himiko
An underground path that does not exist?
Akabane
Yes! The residents of the place however have a rather quaint name for this area. They call.. it
Pg 105 : Akabane
The Fated UnderGround City of Shadows.. SodoMunado!
Himiko
Sodomunado..
Akabane
Yes this is place that you are fated to meet with your other self.. the City of Fate.
Pg 106 : Kazuki
Im sorry.. for asking all of you to meet me here..
Juubei
Are you serious?
Toshiki
Yes..
Kazuki
The Underground battle GP is a terrible match where we will be battling strange and alien creatures, powerful warriors.. word is that you must have a 5 person team and find your way to the hidden arena, with is the Inferno Dome before the beginning of the semi final battles. That is they way they settle the preliminary rounds.
Actually I wanted to enter the competition alone.. but the word is that without a 5 person team I would not qualify to participate.
Juubei
Don't speak like that..
Toshiki
Haven't we already said it.. we are by your side till the end of time.
Kazuki
Thank you.. Juubei, Toshiki!
Juubei
But we are still short two people, what do we do?
Kazuki
I have already found them?
Toshiki
Already?
Sakuza
The person that can keep the three of you in check and prevent you from being reckless is myself.
Others
!
Pg 107 : Jubei
Sister!
Sakura
MakubeX has managed to contact him.. it looks like we will have the full 5 person team.
Kazuki
Yes!..
Sakura
Now all we need to do is to fly this once again..
Kazuki
Thank you..
Toshiki
I have missed this.. the 5 of us can finally fight together once again.
Juubei
Once again we gather beneath this flag, we will fight till the very end.
Sakura
Like the petals of a flower that is blowing in the wind.. we will fight with a form that is as beautiful as it is deadly..
That is the pledge that we held to when we faced the challenges of the Infinity Fortress a long time ago..
(Flag : FU GA - Elegance)
Pg 108 -109: Kazuki
As one of the 4 kings of the Infinity Fortress at the age of war, I now declare that FUGA is reborn!!
Pg 111 : "Someone.."
(Later revealed as Saizo)
Kazuki the 4 of us always believed that it was only you who could change the lives of those trapped in the Infinity Fortress, so we accepted your leadership. We hoped that in a city full of despair.. we were able to glimpse your fighting that was as beautiful as it was amazing, like a sakura blossom being blown by the wind.
The Flag of FUGA will fly, and will rule over lower town in the Infinity Fortresses Age of War
Kazuki
…
Juubei
Kazuki what is it?: Are you thinking about that person… Sister where was..
Sakura
MakubeX has provided me all the information .
Rumor has it that he is in the UnderGround City now.
Toshiki
Looks as if.. we are heading to his location ..
Juubei
…
Pg 112 : Kazuki
We need to hurry and meet up with him. To win the competition we will need to rely on his strength as well .
Without Saizo after all FUGA would never have been established.
As one of the 4 kings of the Infinity Fortress at the age of war, I now declare that FUGA is reborn!!
Pg 113 : Himiko
…
Akabane
(On phone)
Is that so…
I understand..
(Sfx : Beep)
Himiko
Akabane, what is it?
Akabane
It seems that Kazuki Fouchoin- san has re-established FUGA .. it looks like they will be participating in this competition as well.
Himiko
Kazuki has done that…
Akabane
This is getting very interesting indeed.. come let's be off.
Himiko
…
(Thoughts : The path underground that is not supposed to exist, The City of Shadows "Sodumo Nado". That woman who looks like me is here in this place.)
Pg 114- 115: Akabane
Himiko-chan.. please step inside.
This is the Underground city of shadows Sodumo Nado
(Random city noises market buying and selling in background)
Pg 116 : Himiko
What's with this place.. it is livelier then the world above?
Akabane
That is inevitable, regardless of what world you are from, compared to the normal everyday life, money, people and goods are more easily collected in the Underground black markets.
Himiko
Even if this place is so busy..
(Women selling their bodies, guy preaching doomsday ranting a LOT..)
But the people here all seem so out of control.
Akabane
The existence of the UnderGound City came about during the time of Imperialistic Japan, where there was a plan to build an underground tunnel to connect Tokyo prison with the Tokyo Legal offices.. Initially it was built according to the official schematics and was suppose to connect to the Infinity Fortress and serve as the market place for Babylon Tower.. it was estimated that the Underground would ultimately be linked to Babylon City.
But when the construction of Babylon Tower was abandoned, the development of the market place in the underground was also interrupted.. The construction of the UnderGround Railway that was to connect to the upper floors was also interrupted and ultimately forgotten and abandoned all together.
Pg 117 : Akabane
Then Babylon Tower began to swallow the large buildings around it, absorbing them, until it finally became known as the Infinity Fortress. The UnderGround City also grew, and became the base for smuggling, however because it is underground it is not known by many people in the above world.
At that time, there were actually 38 entry points to the city, but most of them have been sealed permanently. Including the path we used to get into this city, there are now only 3 viable entry points.
It is rumoured that because the city is now so enclosed ..
Half the people who are born here, live and die here, without ever having even seen the sun..
Himiko
…
So this place is also a part of the Infinity Fortress?
Akabane
While there are similarities it is not the Infinity Fortress that you are thinking of..
Himiko
So this is not part of the Infinity Fortress?
Akabane
Not quite..
The lower floors of the Infinity Fortress were once ruled over by Ginji who was the Raitei, now those areas are ruled by the Young Demon King MakubeX, and were subject to their laws.
The upper floors of Babylon City are run like clock-work... meaning that even that is a City under the rule of a leader
Pg 118 :Himiko
You speak of it, as if you have witnessed it for yourself!
Akabane
.....
The area between the two, the Beltline even though it is a place of chaos and anarchy, is still under the control of one being, Der Kaiser.
The underground however has no ruler what so ever.
Himiko
(Thoughts : Der Kaiser? Isn't that a Germanic Word
I think... Ban is also of Germanic decent..) (A/n **: First clue to Der Kaizer)
Akabane
As there are no rulers here.. this area has no laws what so ever!
So, those with no power are abused by others.. their very lives are on the whims of others.
Just like that...
Himiko
!
!?
Wasn't that the man who was preaching?
Akabane
Flesh and internal organs can be sold, .. that is General knowledge in this place.
Himiko
This is too strange, even a place like this must have some kind of leader right?
Isn't that bitch who looks like me, that self proclaimed princess.. isn't she the freaking ruler here.
Pg 119:
No! Even though it is rumored that the Princess has great powers, and acts as the judge of the Inferno Dome.. even she is not the ruler of the UnderGround City. The Princess will love those who emerge as the winner in the Queen's cup tournament that is scheduled to be held on her 17th birthday, so in other world.. she is actually the main prize.
Himiko
She is the prize... what a joke.. women are not a thing that can be owned by men. Disgusting. She is holding the competition for that reason?
Akabane
In times past, warriors in the field of battle also used this method to find a suitable wife..
However the winner of this competition is not necessarily a man..
Himiko
WHAT?
Akabane
The one who is most loved by the princess may turn out to be a woman.. that is also a huge attraction to the Queen's Cup competition!
Himiko
(a/n ** Himikogoing red lol) ... FUNNY!!!
Akabane
Hehehe..
However.. the one that is most loved by the princess.. will receive the one this that each and every person that lives in the UnderGround City desires that is the right..
Himiko
Right?
Akabane
Yes...
Pg 120-121 : Akabane
To the top floors of the Infinity Fortress, the place where God resides, they will get the Right to be a resident of Babylon City!
Himiko
Babylon ... City?
What do you mean..?!
Akabane
Hm? Looks like it is finally beginning!
Himiko
What?
Pg 122 : Himiko
Everyone suddenly disappeared...
Akabane
No.. there are still people here...
They are standing behind you ..
Himiko
!
Why....
Akabane
HeHeHe...
Pg 123 : Himiko
(Thoughts : These bastards .. are very strong!)
Enemy 1
The two of you fools..
If you intend to step into the fighting ring, I think we need to have a little chat first...
Enemy 2
What is the point of inviting them? One of them is just a girl.. in the end they will just be a burden
Enemy 1
No! I believe that girl has not yet shown her abilities.
More ever that man in black has a power I have never seen!
Himiko
Who are they?
Akabane
They are warriors that which to participate in the Queen's cup.
Himiko
Warriors?
Akabane
May I enquire.. what may we do for you?
Pg 124 : Enemy 1
Let's put our cards on the table! We are looking for people to join our team!
The ones we are looking for .. will be members of our team in the Queen's Cup..
Akabane
Each team must have 5 people, they have only 3, so they need 2 more members
Himiko
The Queen's cup is only open to 5 people teams?
Enemy 3
That man seems to be well informed.. that will be useful!
Enemy 1
How about it? Are the two of you willing to team up with us?
Or NOT?
Akabane
What happens if we are not?
Pg 125: Enemy 1
Then the two of you are our enemies.. so you will just die here!
(Sfx : woooshhh)
Himiko
Aaaaa!!
Akabane what now? If we want to participate in the competition we need 3 more members' right?
Akabane
Oh? You wish to participate in the competition?
Himiko
Definitely (drawing perfume out)
Pg 126 : Himiko
Because I intend to chart my own destiny!
(Akabane smiles : a/n ** ok at this point I am sorta willing to accept that there is something between these two...siggghhh, shudder :P)
Akabane
That's good... so please why don't you just get rid of this riffraff!
Himiko
What?
Akabane
Himiko-chan, at the level you are at right now.. there is no way you will be able to win against the creatures that we will face in Hell's Arena!
Himiko
You.. What the hell are you saying?
Pg 127 : Akabane
Please do not get angry Himiko-chan.. I am only giving you an honest evaluation of your ability...
Before we reach Hell's Arena I do hope that you will accept my suggestion and undergo some intensive training!
Himiko
..
While I am not satisfied with your evaluation.. I will accept the challenge!
So I have to defeat the 3 of them?
Enemy 2
Are you serious? A slip of a girl wanting to challenge the 3 of us...
Enemy 1
There is no other option, I did not want to be your enemy.. looks like we will have to defeat you first!
But 3 against 1, those are boring odds... let the black cloaked man fight as well.
Akabane
No!
I will only offer my suggestions to her from the side...
Himiko
(Thoughts : He seriously wants me to fight them by myself.. He enjoys battle.. why would he just stand back? Shit this means that the "Queen's cup Competition".. is a battle to the death.. )
Akabane
Don't looks so worried Himiko-chan. I would not allow you to fight all three at once! The two others I believe I will leave to our other teammates..
Himiko
Our teammates?
Pg 128-129 : Akabane
How about it? You two?
Himiko
What's this?
Ban
If that is what our oh-so-esteemed client wishes, then its definitely not a problem!
Ginji
This is great! Looks like we are right on time to join the party!
Himiko
You two...
Ginji
The GetBackers.. are here to retrieve the target that has been assigned to us by our client!
Pg 131 : Enemy1
(Going to keep to this,)
It is only proper that we introduce ourselves before the battle.. I am the oldest called Tornado
Enemy2
I'm the middle child Gale
Enemy3
I'm the third.. Storm Wind
Enemy1
The three of us to gather are the 3 Brothers of the Wind
Ban
Himiko what is taking you so long in defeating these three weaklings? More to the point.. what the hell are you doing here?
Himiko
I am here on personal business! Why are the two of you here?
Ginji
We are here to do the job assigned to us by Akabane-san.
Ban
Aka-butt-head you ass, why did you bring Himiko here. That was not part of the plan!
Akabane
She was the one who decided to come here...
Ban
Dammit..
Akabane
HeHeHe...
Enemy1
You seem too relaxed when you have your enemies standing before you...
Urchin head, you should pay attention when people introduce themselves, its only polite!
Ban
You dare call me Urchin! Why the hell do I have to pay attention to weaklings who introduce themselves.. If you want to fight, get it on already, you the three sicko bros.
Enemy2
So arrogant, Big Brother.. what do we do?
Enemy1
Well looks like we have an opportunity to do a little bit of exercise to warm our bodies before finding 2 more team members. This fight with you 3 clowns will be good practice for us!
Ban
Be careful Himiko.
Himiko
Stop being a worry wart.
Pg 132 : Himiko
I am looking forward, to beating them!
Enemy1/2
Hmm! Lets go!!
(Sfx : woosh)
Himiko
They've vanished!
Ban
No..
Pg 133: Ban
They're behind us!
Ginji
Aaaaaaahhhhh
Ban
Snake bite
Enemies
Hehehe!!..
It is impossible to catch the 'Wind"
Ginji
Ban-chan! They are moving so damn fast!
Ban
Shit! Its like they have consumed the Voodoo potion!
God Damn it! Himiko is nowhere near their level right now!
Pg 134 : Enemy3
Hehehe... I never imagined that you would be able to dodge that..
Himiko
Shit!!
(Thoughts : so fast! In terms of speed I think they are much faster then Akabane or Ban)
(a/n :** Himiko is an idiot – I submit my proof in the above sentence!!!!!)
Enemy
You have no hope!!
Himiko
!!
Ban
HIMIKO!!!
Pg 135 : Ban
?! (Akabane tries to attack Ban from behind – fails)
Ban
Akabane!!!
Akabane
Mido-kun please do not interfere!! Only those who are truly strong will be able to survive in the following battles!!
Ban
Do you know that the 3 are not normal humans, they are mad fuckers who have consumed the Voodoo potion.
Akabane
That is why she need to receive training..
If she does not improve she will be killed before we even reach the Inferno Dome.. However..
You should not be too concerned, the true power of the Voodoo Child is not so limited..
You have seen it haven't you, the power of the other Voodoo Child Yamato Kudo, so you should understand the potential here, is that not so Mido-kun?
(Ban looks MAD)
Pg 136:
(Sfx : whack.. Himiko gets smashed)
Ginji
Ban! Quick you need to save Himiko-chan! Waaahhh! (Dodges Akabane)
Akabane
Dont be so nosy Ginji-kun you also need to improve and focus on tapping the power of the Raitei.
Ginji
Ban-chan!
Ban
Shit!
Himiko
Blaze scent!!
Enemy3
You are indeed weak.. who did you imagine you were powerful enough to enter the Queen's cup?
Himiko
(sfx : puff, puff)
(Thoughts : I haven't even entered the battle dome.. and I feel like I am not capable of fighting anymore.. Is my ability really this weak?
At times like this Ban will usually...
NO! I will not allow myself to be so weak!
Ban does not like weak women!)
Pg 137 : Himiko
(Thoughts : Ban....Like? God.. Why the hell am I .. thinking like this now? )
Ban
Akabane, get out of my way!!
Pg 138 : Akabane
Himiko-chan.. if that is all you can do, I give you zero marks!
Himiko
Aka..Akabane..
Akabane
Quickly, believe in yourself, believe you will become stronger.. and you will become.. much stronger! That is the theory!
Himiko
Theory?
Akabane
Yes! As if you are trapped in a blazing desert, hoping for a drop of water to ease your burning thirst
Pg 139 : Akabane
Or feel that you want to wrap your fingers around a hate filled blade..
And plunge that blade into the neck of the one that is most loved by you..
Himiko
The one that is most loved by.. me..
Enemy3
I am going to send the both of you to hell..
So why don't the two of you kiss and journey to hell together!!
Himiko
(Trance like) The one that is most loved by me..
Enemy3
You will die!!
Himiko
The one that is most loved by me.. (sees Ban superimposed on enemy)
Pg 140:
(Enemy gets whoomped)
Ban & Ginji
HIMIKO!! Himiko-chan!!
Enemy3
Impossible!
Impossible! That girl..
Pg 141:
(Himiko with blank eyes)
Ginji
What just happened?
Akabane
Did you not witness it?
In an instant she launched 32 attacks, her speed was six times that of her normal speed.
Even with her acceleration scent she would normally have not even come close to that level of speed.
Ginji
But that is not..
Akabane
The level of power that she is displaying now, is but a part of the power of the Voodoo Child. As she continues to face difficult battles, her powers will awaken further.
Pg 142 -143 : Akabane
She is finally awakening to herself as .. the Voodoo Child!!
Himiko
Die! Just Die!!! (Crazed eyes)
Ginji
Amazing!
Enemy3
How?
How the hell did she become so fast all of a sudden?
Himiko
JUST DIE!!!!!
Pg 144 :
Ban
(Ban grabs Himiko's hand)
Himiko.. what the fuck are you doing?
Is this what you truly are?
Pg 145 : Himiko
!! (Enemy3 falls flat)
What did I .. just do?
Akabane
Hehehe! The two of you were quite amazing!
(Clap, clap)
Himiko
Akabane...
Ban
.....
Akabane
Himiko-chan, while totally unconscious of your own actions you defeated your enemy in a blink of an eye...
More interestingly, You have been hiding an amazing speed that I have never had the pleasure of witnessing before this...
Himiko
Me..?
Ban
...
Pg 146 : Akabane
Mido-kun.
It seems that even after all this time, you have kept your true strength hidden, even from me!
Not only did you stop Himiko-chan who was moving with such speed easily..
But at the same time, you were leisurely able to defeat her enemy. Impressive.
Ban
Thank you so much for the compliment....
You fucking Cacabane.. do you imagine I would say something like that?
What the hell are you up to?
Akabane
I have no specific intentions.. it is my true hope that the two of you are successful in your retrieval
Ban
You freak this..
Himiko
Ban, this is not a time for internal conflicts in the team..
There are still two other enemies we need to defeat.
Ban
We don't have any more enemies!
Himiko
What?
Pg 147: Ginji
You were great Himiko-chan! Its good to see you back to normal.
(Ginji has taken out other two enemies)
Himiko
Ginji Amano!!!
Akabane
Ginji, you are progressing quite well!
Looks like I have really chosen the right people to complete this job!
Ginji
Akabane-san...
Akabane
What is it?
Ginji
I...
Announcement Loud Speaker
"DING DONG DING DONG.....
We thank all those who have gathered in the UnderGround City on this great day! May I have you attention please..."
Pg 148 -149 : Announcement Loud Speaker
The last train to the Inferno Dome will be leaving the platform in exactly 5 minutes.
All warriors that wish to participate in the Queen's cup please go to the Dark Shinjuku Station immediately.
This train is ONLY open for participants, any who accidentally get on the train will be at the risk of their own lives. Passengers please pay attention.
Your attention please....
Akabane
Lets go...
Ban
Hold on a minute, only 5 people teams are accepted into the competition.. our team is still one member short!
Akabane
Do not let it concern you.. our final member should have reached the gathering point by now!
There are more urgent matters that requires your attention at the moment..
Ban
!!...
(People moving towards them)
Akabane
Is the means by which.. we get on board that last train!
The end of that announcement was the .. official launch of the preliminary rounds!
Pg 151 : Announcement Loud Speaker
We thank all those who have gathered in Sodomu Nado on this great day!
Please pay attention..."
The last train to the Inferno Dome will be leaving the platform in exactly 5 minutes.
All warriors that wish to participate in the Queen's cup please go to the Dark Shinjuku station immediately.
This train is ONLY open for participants, Audience members who wish to witness the competition are barred from entering the train. Any who accidentally get on the train will be at the risk of their own lives. Passengers please pay attention.
Your attention please....
Ban
Akabane.. where is our last team member?
Akabane
I myself do not know.. they are probably far ahead of us by now..
Ban
What? Don t look down on us, idiot!
Ginji
Ban-chan.. Akabane-san is really powerful.. please stop yelling at him like that..
Himiko
Just ignore those idiots, we need to focus on finding a way on to the train.
Ban
I FUCKING KNOW THAT!!
Ginji
We need to find that train and also...
Enemies
Ahhhhhhhhh
Pg 152-153: Ginji
I don't know how.. but it seems everyone in this city is our enemy!!
Akabane
Didn't I say this was going to be a fun competition!
Ginji
What are you doing!!!
Akabane-san No murdering!!!
Enemy
Just Die!!!
Ginji
Waaahh
Ban
Ginji!
Ginji
Damn it!
Waving knives widely like that can very dangerous you know! (FLASH)
Akabane
I hope that all of you are not too troubled?
If you cannot eve overcome this preliminary round with ease, there is no way you are fit to participate in the official battle!
Ginji
I will show you what I can do!
Ban
Lets do this!!
Pg 154 : Ban
Shit! Our enemies are never ending! What the hell kind of prize is offered by the Queen's cup to make it so valuable?
Himiko
Rumor has it, you win the love of the Princess, its a joke!
Ginji
What? You mean to say they are all fighting to win the love of a princess?
Himko
That's what Akabane said!
He said that the person that wins the love of the princess will become a resident of the top floor of the Infinity Fortress..
Ban
They'll be a resident of Babylon City?
Ginji
To be a resident of Babylon City! All this just for that...
Pg 155 : Ginji
If you are truly wagering your life to achieve this.. what will you really be getting out of it?
Himiko
I have no wish what so ever to win that right, but I still want to participate in this battle... because I want to chart my destiny with my own power!
(Thoughts : Yes I need to meet the other me.. I have to meet the Himiko Kudo in the mirror)
I see it over there! The ticket counter!
Ban
Himiko! Don't rush in!!
Pg 156 : Himiko
!!
Ahhhh aaa!!
Ban
You are such an idiot!
Himiko
Ban! Don't interfere!
Let me defeat him, if I don't do this I will never change!
Ban
...
Akabane
Hehe!
Enemy
Die die die
Pg 157 : Himiko
(Thoughts : My body feels much lighter then before.. I can still change)
Akabane
Quickly will yourself to be stronger,..
believe it and you will become stronger.. with your heart full of hatred and love.. bestow death..
Pg 158: Ginji
Himiko-chan.. again she defeated her enemy without using the perfumes..
Ban
Himiko...
Himiko
I'm alright..
Pg 159 : Himiko
I can become stronger still
( Himiko eyes glazed; Ban: ....)
I want to become much stronger
Akabane
Yes that's the way! It looks as if you are learning to use the power of the Voodoo Child..
Himiko
Ya..yes! (pant pant)
Ban
(Thoughts : Himiko.. you are becoming like Yamato from that time.. have you also been taken by the Shamans,.. are you going to curse me too!)
Enemies
We have a window to attack.. we cannot lose!
Ginji
Ban-chan! Behind you!!
Ban
If that is really the case...
Pg 160-161: Ban
I will.. let Himiko....
(a/n :Ban looks away distracted, his enemies seem to be destroyed by his aura alone..wonder he ends the thought with ....)
Pg 162:
Ban attackers fall
Himiko
Ban..
Ginji
Wow! B.. Ban-chan..
Akabane
He! He he he..
Mido-kun this is truly wonderful...
Sometimes you are so powerful radiating power like the heart of flames, at other times you are cold, colder then a mountain of ice....
..You are truly fit to be the king!
Ban
Akabane...
Pg 163: Akabane
You are truly a man fit to be the king of destruction..
Your father is going to be so proud of you!
(Ban- fists clench)
Himiko
Ban's...
Ginji
Father?
Ban
AKABANE...?
(A/n ** someone's irritated..lol)
Akabane
He he..
Pg 164 : Ginji
?!
(Ginji catches Ban as he lunges for Akabane..
a/n ** anyone who think Ginji is abused by Ban because cannot avoid Ban when Ban swats, steps on, and hits Ginji please note this..)
Ban-chan Dont!!!
Please Ban-chan calm down please!
Ban
Akabane you bastard, tell me NOW!
Why did you hire me for this job?
Himiko
.... Ban...
Akabane
...
Pg 165: Akabane
Because Himiko-chan .. is a loose end...
Himiko
Loose end?
What do you mean by that?
Ginji
Ban-chan..
WitchQueen
(B***Queen grrr)
(Flash back...again... siiiggghhh)
Ban there is nothing to worry about, just destroy the vessel of the curse.
To achieve put goals, you are forbidden from loving anyone.. do not forget that Ban.. Love is not for you.. Love and Hate to you must just be two sides of the same coin.
(End Flash back)
Ban
Hmm.. It looks like .. from the very start..
You intended to make Himiko into....
Pg 166-167:
(Damn HOT Ban and Akabane face off.. woot)
Pg 168 : Announcement Loud Speaker
Warriors please board the train immediately. The last train heading to the Inferno Dome has arrived.
The Train will leave in exactly 3 minutes.. the number of passengers that will be allowed to board the train is limited, warrior please...
Ban
Akabane..
I will never forgive what you are doing!
Akabane
Hehe!
Ban
When this job is over, I will settle this with you once and for all!
Akabane
... I eagerly await the time I will face you!
Maria
Are the two of you already squabbling?
Ban
!
Akabane
Please forgive our rudeness in making you wait!
Ginji
Really...?
Ban
Our final member...
Pg 169: Maria
Your advancement has been much too slow..
You need to more faster, or else we will miss the last train!
Pg 171 : Maria
Your advancement has been much too slow.. much too slow..
You need to more faster, or else we will miss the last train!
Ginji
M.. Maria-san?
Himiko
Our final member is Maria-san
Ban
AKABANE...
(a/n how many times has he said that lol..Ban is really really fed up with Akabane,..lol)
Akabane
We are fighting shamans, so is it not logical to be guided by her experience?
Ginji
But.. Maria-san's clothes, they are really different from her normal style of dressing..
Ban
Of course!
That is the official uniform specially worn by female witches when they go into battle with the shamans..
Bah....
Those clothes are the same clothes they use to bury their dead, clothes that are only worn when one intends to put their lives on the line!
Ginji
Burial shrounds?
Pg 172- 173 : Ban (?, not sure who but logically only Ban would know this)
As the right hand of the WitchQueen, she was known and feared by the Shamans, they called her the "Death Goddess". This is he true face of Maria Noches!
Announcement Loud Speaker
Warriors please board the train immediately.
The last train heading to the Inferno Dome has will leave in exactly 3 minutes.. warriors board please...
Himiko
Looks like this is the train to the Inferno Dome
Ginji
Yup! This is the ghost train that leaves from a station that is not on any map, and runs on tracks that is also not on any map..
All the passengers who want to board the train seem to be strong fighters..
Maria
That's because all these people have survived the preliminary rounds!
The train has 8 carriages and the game to survive will continue inside the belly of the train, each carriage will in the end contain only he winning team!
Any team that loses a single member will automatically be disqualified!
Ban
So are there enough seats one the fucking train for all the lovelies here?
Maria
You should only be worried about yourself.. if we lose just one member..
....we will be disqualified..
(Himiko looks worried – Ginji notices..)
Pg 174 :
(Giants walk behind the team)
Maria
There is no need to panic, Cutie-pie!
Ban
Why did you come here?
Maria
The good doctor invited me along!
Ban
Akabane asked you to come?
Maria
Yes
Akabane
I do thank you sincerely for accepting my humble invitation.
Maria
So.. Doctor Jackal what do you think about Ban now?
Akabane
Whatever do you mean?
Maria
Even though he won his battles in the preliminary rounds..
Do you think that when he meets the warriors in the Inferno Dome he will be able to hold out until the end?
Ban
Why the hell are you asking a sure thing like that...
(a/n hmm almost an OC answer Ban should not be this cool about this kindda question)
Akabane
About that well.. He has had a talent for battle from the time he was conceived.
(A/n : How the hell does Akabane know this??)
In all areas of battle be it, speed, power, battle strategy and predicting enemy moves.. he has superior abilities in all these areas..
Ban
Good to be appreciated!
Akabane
However...
Pg 175: Akabane
He is inexperienced in applying all these abilities in battle, and for some reason, does not take battle very seriously!
If he continues to do this, when meeting the fighters of the Inferno Dome, he will definitely find it a challenge to survive till the end.
(a/n : ** Akabane is really having a field day)
Maria
Do not get angry with him.. I have the same opinion he does!
Ginji
Maria-san!!!
Maria
But don't you worry, through this competition I will do my very best to pass on all my experience in battle to all of you!
Lets board the train!
Ban
..Bah!!!
Pg 176 : Maria
(Thoughts : Ban you must become stronger then you are now!!
There is no way.. I will risk your precious life in this competition!
That person..., will definitely be a spectator of the battle in the Inferno Dome, I am sure he will come to watch his one true son fight!
If that is truly the situation.. there is only one thing that I can really do..
Ban.. please watch carefully, and learn all that you can.. for you my most precious treasure, in this battle Maria Noches will gamble everything!! )
Pg 177 : Announcement Loud Speaker
The last train for the Infero Dome will be departing shortly..
All passengers are advised to board the train now.
Akabane
There narrow carriages are to be the location of the final preliminary round.
Ban
Looks like we are the last to board the train, and for that we have the honour of being the first targeted.. that is some killing aura.
Ginji
That's perfect
Maria
How is this prefect, the Inferno Dome we are going resides in a world without laws. There the weak are nothing more then meat for the strong.
Akabane
Alright.. all aboard!!
Pg 178-179: Akabane
Wonderful, so begins the let the final round of the preliminary battle of the UnderGround Battle GP!
Pg 180 -181 : Enemies
Who.. who the hell are they!!
Kazuki
You 3 quickly get on board!
Juubei
What about you Kazuki!
Toshiki
He is like a demon and an Angel in battle, watching him brings back memories of the time he earned the title 'Prince of Battle Terror"
Juubei
Is that so.. I have never regretted the loss of my sight, nor found blindness a disadvantage.. but it seems that my one regret is that I will no longer be able to witness his terrifyingly beautiful battle dance.
Toshiki
Kazuki, look out!!!
Pg 182-183: Sakura
Kakei Tapestry Technique, the Peacock!!
Kazuki
That was great. Looks like as the sole heir to the Kakei Tapestry Technique you have become much stronger.
Sakura
Of course, I am a true daughter of the Kakei Samurai clan.
Oh by the way.. 'he'
Kazuki
Do not worry, Sakura! I have released a red thread, as long as he is anywhere in the vicinity of The Underground City, he will find it, and find us.
Sakura
That's true, as long as Kazuki-sama is the one that is summoning him.. he will overcome any obstacle in order to appear before you.
Kazuki
Sakura, please do not call me 'sama' I am no longer the head of the Fuuchouin Clan.
I have not been since I escaped my enemies and hid in Infinity Fortress.
Pg 184 : Kazuki
Now I am simply a warrior seeking vengeance in the name of their clan.
I apologize for getting all of you involved in what should be a personal matter.
Juubei
Kazuki you dishonor us when you speak like that.
Kazuki
Juubei
Juubei
We are a team and we are also the best of friends, we willing gather to serve under the FUGA Flag.
Toshiki
In the name of loyalty, to uphold our beliefs we will willingly put our lives on the line. That is what it means to be FUGA.
Kazuki
Toshiki...
It seems that after all this time we are still the same.
Sakura
No changes in us at all. Even though when we met the Raitei we split up and went our separate ways, some of us joining the VOLTS, we are all still loyal to the FUGA.
Pg 185 : Sakura
That is the bond between us, the bond that will never change.
Kazuki
Yes!
Pg 186 : Announcment Loud Speaker
The last Train for the Inferno Dome will be leaving shortly. Doors will be closing, please be careful.
Juubei
We are out of time, we need to board the train.
Toshiki
But he is still not here
Kazuki
He may already be at the destination waiting for us.
Sakura
We must have faith in him.
Juubei
Any sign of him?
Toshiki
No, is he going to make it?
Kazuki
Saizo.!!
(Sfx : Zzzzhhh -Doors beginning to close)
Pg 187: Kazuki
He didn't make it...
Sfx : Whistle sounds
Pg 188 -189: Saizo
Saizo Tofuin reporting for duty, willing to serve once again beneath the FUGA FLAG.
Kazuki
SAIZO!!!
Here Ends Vol 28
I hope you had fun reading
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