"Oni-san!"Iva yelled. "Are you okay?"

Gripping her staff tighter Takeshi nodded, breathing heavily, "This witch is tougher than I thought."

"Does your wavelength even match up with hers?"Iva asked looking the ominous figure of the witch against the laughing moon's light. Glancing in the same direction he chuckled, "Are you doubting your Oni-san?"

A bit hurt Iva looked at Takeshi and said, "Never."

Patting her staff he said, "Good little sister. Now, are you ready for another Soul Resonance?"

Nodding she said, "Let's get this over with."

As if right on cue their souls connected, synchronizing their frequencies, increasing in power as they yelled in unison, "Scythe Technique: Double Witch Hunter!"

Energy pulsing through Iva's weapon form, both of her blades glowing and tripling in size, dripping with latent energy.

Changing into her tiger form, the witch lunged screaming, "You'll never defeat me with such a pathetic technique!"

Anger only fueling their attack their attack further, Takeshi also lunged at the tigress with such intense speed he and Iva vanished from sight for a split second, the humming of Iva's blades the only indicator of their presence.

When they appeared again both the pair and the witch landed on opposite sides, backs facing each other. They stood for a few seconds before the witch spoke. "I got you."She teased.

A slash wound suddenly appearing on Takeshi's side he grinned through a wince. "No," He said. "I got you."

Gasping the huge tiger vanished in a flurry of black ribbons, revealing her purple soul. Transforming back to her human form Iva instantly turned to Takeshi and said, "We need to get back to Death City so you can get that wound looked at."

Sitting on the ground he said, "Yeah, yeah, yeah. You better get that soul so you can be a Death Scythe."

Walking over to the hovering soul Iva took out a pair of chopsticks, spun them, and grabbed the glowing orb with them.

"Itadakimasu."She opening her mouth and swallowing it whole.

Sitting on the back of her brother's sleek motorcycle as he drove, Iva gently held onto her brother's torso because of the wound. They hadn't spoken for much of the journey and Iva really didn't like that there was a gap that was growing between them.

I know I'm a Death Scythe now but, I don't want it to separate us. She thought looking at the horizon before them. Spotting two small figures walking ahead of them Iva pointed exclaiming, "Oni-san, look out!"

Lifting his head a bit Takeshi looked in the direction Iva pointed and suddenly came to a stop, sweeping the vehicle sideways, nearly hitting the two creatures standing in front of them. Taking her helmet off, Iva felt her heart lift at the sight.

"Kitties!"Iva exclaimed.

Chuckling Takeshi said, "You and your cats…"

Sweeping them up into her arms Iva said, "Awe, you're so cute!"

The purple cat struggling in her grip, while the blue one stayed cool and collected.

"Can we take them with us?"Iva asked, sparkling.

Knowing she wouldn't give up until he agreed he said, "Fine, but as soon as we're in the city, if they leave, you can't go after them."Sighing Iva said, "Alright."

Stepping over to the side pack that was attached to the motorcycle she placed the cats inside and said, "I know there's a possibility that we might be separated but please don't push me away."

Silent for a moment Takeshi put his hand on Iva's head saying, "I would never do that to my Nee-chan."

Relief washing over Iva she gently closed the side pack and making sure it was secure, she stood and gave her brother her best smile. "I shouldn't have doubted you."

Smiling Takeshi revved the engine and said, "Let's go home."