Soo...Hello both old and new readers! Welcome to the reboot/rewrite of my very first fanseries Pretty Cure Monster Mania! You don't need to even look at the old version to read this one (don't do it). It's pretty much a reboot with the same characters and a -very- similiar story-line but some slight twists and changes here and there.
I feel much more confident this time around, because I have planned everything already (and I have a beta-reader now) so everything will go much more smoothly! But constructive critism is always allowed! (feed me)
Also, many thanks and hugs for my sweet beta-reader, Julia Lucrezia Hanazono! She's an amazing writer and kind of an inspiration for my (read: my senpai xD) and check out her fanseries too! You won't regret it when you cry your eyes out.
Anyways, enough ramblings! I'll leave now...so read and enjoy!~
A small red bat vigorously flapped his little wings as quick as he could through the dark wasteland consumed by thick fog. The normally lively streets of their world were now empty and barren. The colorful houses had been reduced to piles of rubble, and a heavy fog loomed over the previously cheerful world.
''Orlok!'' A small orange pumpkin with big, teary eyes cried in absolute terror as she tried to keep up with the group. Since she didn't have any legs, all she could do was hop forward, using the two incredibly thin vines to carry herself. The bat, Orlok, picked the pumpkin up with the small claws on his legs as he continued flapping his wings. Flying was a lot harder than he expected.
A green jellyfish-like creature floating in the air beside a brown diminutive wolf, a little behind Orlok. They were in turn followed by a small, pale-white ghost, not unlike a stereotypical "bed sheets ghost". All five wore the same terrified look on their faces as they desperately dashed forwards to their destination.
"Wisp!'' The wolf called, turning to the ghost. ''Hurry up! Or else they find us!''
''Not so loud, Larry!'' The jellyfish hissed to the wolf, Larry. ''We have to reach the gate before those things catch up on us.''
As if on cue, an inhuman screech in the distance made all five shiver. The small pumpkin started sniffing again.
''Don't cry, Jacky,'' Wisp spoke with a soft voice, floating next to the bat and crying pumpkin. ''We'll find a way to become normal again.''
Jacky hiccupped a few times as the tears streamed down her face. Already her chest was hurting from too much crying, but at this point, Jacky didn't care. Just an hour ago, the five had been trying to fight the mysterious beings that had attacked the castle, but a woman clad in a rose red kimono had overpowered them and turned them into...whatever they were right now.
Jacky, who had previously been a human witch, didn't exactly take the change very well. She didn't have hands or feet anymore. Well, she had the vines coming out of the top of her head which she could use as arms but those could only do so much, and they weren't as strong as her human arms. It didn't matter, as now she was just a pumpkin with eyes...and she felt completely helpless right now.
Orlok landed on the ground and gently let go of Jacky. The bat gasped for air as soon as he sat down. His whole body ached so bad that he couldn't even stand up straight. His tiny legs burned and felt limp like he had been running a marathon.
''Take it easy,'' The wolf bowed down and started carrying the bat on his back. Wisp volunteered to pick Jacky up as the five resumed their daring escape.
A plethora of questions lingered in their minds. What happened? Who even attacked them? And why? What were those shadows?
But they weren't getting answers anytime soon. They had to escape. The ruler of their world, King Hallow, told them to go through the gate. Go to the human world and find five new Precure. Five powerful hearts who could carry on their duty. Orlok and the others had wanted to stay and help their friends but the risk had been too great. They couldn't afford to lose their powerful rings. The Hollow Changers, their source of power. If their Hollow Changers fell into the enemies' hands, who knows what could happen. They tried not to imagine the terrible possibilities.
''We're here!'' Larry panted as Orlok slowly slid off his back.
In front of the five was something that resembled a rather tall gravestone, with a small keyhole in the center. The five all pulled out small rings and laid them in front of them on the ground. Each of them had different colors: pink, purple, yellow, green and blue.
Shadowy figures suddenly surrounded the group in a frenzy, and a small splash of red could be seen in the distance.
''It's her! That woman!'' Jacky whimpered, nudging towards Orlok in fright. She cried softly into his back.
''Hurry! Open the gate!'' The bat demanded, trying to hide his own fear but his shaky voice immediately gave away how scared he was.
The four nodded and all put a hand, or paw, or vine, on the rings. Five colored lights were released from the rings and started circling around each other in the air, eventually creating a golden key. The golden key entered the keyhole in the gravestone and caused it to open like a door, revealing a portal. Inside the portal was a mass of swirling colors.
''Hey! There they are! By the gate! Everyone! Hurry!'' A voice cried from nearby. The five stiffened and the jellyfish floated back.
''Fincent?''
The green jellyfish, Fincent, nodded. His big eyes were brimming with determination, yet couldn't hide his fear in any way.
''I'll hold them back,'' He decided with another nod and stared at the ground for a moment. ''Maybe I'll be able to find dad...''
Due the abrupt attack, nobody had time to prepare or say goodbye. Out of the five, Fincent was the only one who had a blood-related family-member left. His father.
But without his ring, he wasn't powerful enough and he couldn't take it with him. The rings had to hold the gate open. Fincent knew that. He knew that what he planned to do was practically suicide. But if it would prevent their friends from getting caught, he would gladly do it.
''I know you'll come back,'' Fincent smiled. ''And I'll be waiting.''
Orlok opened his mouth to object. As a leader, he felt like he couldn't leave someone to sacrifice themselves. A leader should take responsibly and protect their teammates, no matter the cost. But there was no arguing with Fincent once he had set his mind on something. He knew that as a leader, Orlok should respect his friend's wishes.
''We'll come get you soon!'' Orlok grabbed a shaking Jacky and he, together with Larry and Wisp, jumped into the portal as they took the five rings with them.
Fincent took one last look at his four friends as they disappeared in the lights. He let out a shaky laugh and puffed his chest forward while he rushed towards the shadows. No turning back now.
''It's a promise then.''
Op: 'Take a Step' by ChouCho
Episode 1: Rise of the Vampire
''No, Mitsuko! He's lying!'' A voice cried dramatically. ''He doesn't really love you! It's about your money!''
A girl with magenta-colored locks reaching her shoulders clamped a pillow tightly against her chest as she sat on her bed. Her equally pink eyes stared intensely at the small television. The room was completely dark, and the glowing television was the only source of light.
''Yuina?!'' The door swung open and her mother appeared with an irritated expression, making the girl jump in surprise. ''You're still up!? It's already past midnight!''
The girl, Yuina, grimaced and looked away from her mother's stern and slightly disappointed look. Uh-oh, Busted...
Her mother didn't say anything. She just stared at her daughter with a frown.
''Yuina...you're fifteen. I trust that you're old enough to decide when you go to sleep,'' Her mother said with a frown. ''But it's a little too late. You'll never get enough sleep like this!''
''But mooooom...'' Yuina whined with a pout, ''I only wanted to finish this episode of Secrets and Tears! It's really intense because-!''
Then Yuina started rambling about the simply confusing story-line of her beloved drama-series. Actually Yuina would only finish this episode and then go to sleep. That was what she told herself four episodes ago...but the cliffhangers were unbearable! She had to find out what happened next!
Mother raised an eyebrow as she let out a long, drawn-out sigh.
''Sweetie,'' She said, her voice soft. ''Only one more day of school and you have spring break, so-?''
''Yeah, yeah. I know,'' Yuina shrugged as a yawn escaped her mouth. Now that she thought about it, she actually was rather sleepy and her eyes were becoming more and more heavy with each passing second.
Gently, her mother kissed Yuina's forehead as turned off the lights and exited the bedroom. ''Just finish your latest episode and then go to sleep, alright? I mean it.''
''Thanks, mom!''
''But let's keep it a secret from your dad, okay?''
''Okay!''
And as the door closed, Yuina un-paused the dvd and continued to stare with big eyes at the screen.
In a mysterious, castle-like abyss, a small group of figures appeared. Most of them were wearing dark hoods, obscuring their faces. The only one without a hood was a beautiful woman, dressed in an equally beautiful red-kimono with a floral pattern. In her hair, she wore a single, black rose which complimented her short, curly, rose red hair.
''So,'' Her soft voice as she looked around the empty room. ''Could this be the Human World?''
''No, Mistress!'' A masculine voice noted, pointing at the ceiling. There were clouds of red smoke hovering above it. ''We're not in Halloween Hills anymore, yet not in the Human World. It's a little hard to explain, Mistress.''
The shortest figure let out a giggle. The feminine figure had a black tail which waved back and forward as she talked.
''Actually, my dear Shinku, we are in the Human World. We're just in a simple house. I just used a little magic to prevent humans from seeing or finding this place. And gave it a little make-over~!''
The hooded boy, Shinku, hissed and turned his back to the girl with the tail.
''Good,'' A smile curled on the woman's lips. A weak groan was heard behind her. She turned around and set her gaze on a small jellyfish wrapped in thorny vines.
''Now, Fincent, was it?''
The more Fincent struggled against the vines, the more the thorns dug into his skin. He was shaking like a boat on a stormy night. Fincent felt like crying, and if he didn't feel so numb, he probably would already be crying his eyes out. He had failed. He had failed his friends, his family, everyone. The woman and her minions had managed to capture him and escape to the Human World just before the gate closed. This was terrible.
Finally, Fincent gave up and hung his head low. He finally conceded defeat.
''I'm sorry, everyone,'' He whispered as he let the tears roll over his cheeks.
A loud, abrupt scream pierced through Akane's ears, waking the middle-aged woman up from a rather strange dream. She rose from under the warm sheets and looked around the room, still breathing a little heavy.
''MOM!? MOM!'' The door was thrown open and a girl stomped in, pulling the shirt of her black school-uniform over her head.
''Yuina?'' Akane eyed her daughter with sleepy eyes. The girl grabbed her shoulders and started shaking her.
''Mom!? We have to get up!'' Yuina cried. ''It's already past eight!''
''I had such a strange dream, Yui...'' Akane mused slowly. She still seemed to be half-asleep and stared at nothing in front of her, not listening to what Yuina was saying. ''Your hair was black and you insisted you were a vampire and kept screaming; ''No, this isn't a phase mom! This is who I am!'''
Yuina stopped for a moment to raise an eyebrow as Akane let out a laugh.
''Pfft! That's stupid,'' Yuina said, fumbling with the pale-yellow tie of her school uniform. ''Hmm, if I had pointy teeth then maybe I would be able to eat those hard candies they hand out in the mall.''
Then, in a second, reality returned back to her. Yuina shook her head furiously. ''Mom! Why didn't you-?''
''I told you not to stay up so late!'' Akane, finally fully awake, scolded and jumped out of bed abruptly before Yuina could finish. ''That's what you get! It's Karma! Karma!''
'Way to rub it in my face, Mom,' Yuina thought. ''But I thought you would wake me up! You know, like you always do?'' The girl defended as she grabbed her books before shoving them into her bag. She grabbed a nearby hair brush and started combing her hair while running around the house in a frenzy.
''Sorry, sweetie. But I think you're old enough to wake up yourself!''
Yuina sighed. She had to admit, her mother was right. Yuina was 15 years old. She wasn't five years old anymore. She would have to wake up herself, without bothering her mother. Scratch that. Yuina's mother had to wake up around the same time as her. Akane owned worked at a small flower-shop just below their house.
In a few minutes, they both had changed, combed their hair, brushed their teeth and Akane had even prepared a small breakfast, even though Yuina only took a few bites of the half-baked toast. All while running around the house to find her cell phone before she put on her shoes.
''Just one more day,'' Mother said with a smile as she let her fingers between Yuina's hair. She pulled her daughter close for a warm hug. ''I have a little something for you, once you get home. So do your best today, okay?'' She added with a wink. Yuina nodded and she started running to the nearby bus-station.
''NOOO!''
This was terrible!
''STOP!''
Yuina had never been an athletic person and something inside her told her that she wouldn't make it. There was absolutely no chance she would catch the bus in time! It was already there but Yuina was still on the other side of the street.
''Waaaiiii...'' Yuina opened her mouth to scream but the bus starting to ride away made her stop in her tracks. ''….And there it goes...that stupid-!'' She growled with a frown as she saw the bus disappear in the distance. She stood there for a while before kicking a nearby stone, watching it clatter and fall into a sewer line. It did nothing to alleviate her anger. With another heavy sigh she landed on a nearby bench. ''Stupid bus.''
She rarely missed the bus. And she also rarely overslept. In fact, she almost always was one of the first to arrive. She wasn't sure why because she wasn't a fan of school at all. But she loathed being late. Everyone would stare and the teacher would scold her, and don't even get started on the sometimes absurd punishments the teacher would give. Someone even had to run 4 laps around the school, or do 50 push-ups, with books on their back. If only she hadn't stayed up so late to watch Secret and Tears. Well, it was her own fault, so she figured there was nothing she could do about it.
To pass the time, Yuina played a little ping-pong on her cellphone before the next bus finally arrived. And she played some more ping-pong during the ride. When Yuina arrived at her stop, she noticed that she was half an hour late. She gave up and resorted to walk slowly towards the big building in the distance. She already was too late, so why bother running and stressing? If she could, she would rather just head home and watch her series or sleep. But since her mother would definitely scold her, Yuina decided against it. Just one more day.
The dark grey brick building came closer with each step she took, until Yuina finally entered the building and practically dragged herself to the right floor and her classroom. Deep down, Yuina knew she couldn't run away but that didn't make her any more eager to go to the classroom. Finally, she arrived at a simple brown door. With a last sigh, she grabbed the doorknob and opened it while preparing for those annoying stares.
But the kind of scene that was currently playing out in the classroom wasn't what she had expected at all. No staring faces. No scolding teacher.
But a lot of red.
Yuina's eyes grew wide at the odd sight. "What the...?"
Everybody was laying on the ground as thick, red fog loomed in the classroom, making it very hard to recognize the figures lying on the ground.
But there were three more figures standing in the fog. One moved and two alarming red dots appeared in the fog.
''Ah? A witness?''
The somewhat static voice completely paralyzed Yuina in place. A voice in her head screamed 'Run!' over and over again, but her legs simply refused to move. Actually, her whole body refused to move. It was as though she was glued to the floor.
''Get her!'' Another, deeper voice commanded.
Those two words made Yuina's mind panic so much, it pretty much shut down like an overworked computer. She still wasn't able to move. Only shake, tremble and stare. Then, a small, pale hand appeared out of the fog, grabbed Yuina by the tie of her uniform and literally threw her across the classroom.
(Eyecatch 1: Yuina is holding the Pumpkin Box, with Miku, Wakaba and the mascots circling around her. The box opens and a lot of candy falls out of it, raining down and completely burying the group under a pile of candy. One by one, Yuina, Miku and Wakaba's heads pop out from candy. Orlok, Jacky and Larry also jump out of it. Larry growls and starts scolding the girls as everyone sweat-drops. The Pretty Cure Monster Mania Logo appears at the bottom.)
(Eyecatch 2: Orlok is fluttering around in a dark room. He briefly smiles at the camera and flies towards a throne in the end of the room. The camera zooms in to reveal Cure Fang sitting on the throne as she rests her head on her hand and grins. The Pretty Cure Monster Mania Logo appears at the bottom.)
One of the figures lying on the ground broke Yuina's fall. But it didn't make it any less painful. She recognized the face of her classmate Hakamada. She seemed to be unconscious, as her eyes were closed, but still had a pained expression on her face, like she was having a very bad dream.
"What in the world?" Yuina hoped she herself was having a bad dream. It was incredibly scary seeing all her classmates, and even her teacher, lying spread across the classroom with an incredibly obscuring red fog.
It was like a massacre, like she had stumbled upon a murder scene.
Her stomach turned a few times when that thought had creeped into her mind. Yuina immediately checked Hakamada's pulse and was very, very relieved she seemed to be alive. "Thank goodness."
But that relief immediately vanished when she saw a figure approach her.
''Who are you?'' A girl around Yuina's age, maybe a little younger, appeared before her. Her messy, blonde hair was tied in two low twin tails and her red eyes looked down at the fallen Yuina.
''A peeping tom, aren't ya'?'' She said with a big, toothy grin. Yuina, again, was paralyzed in place. She did notice the girl holding something in each hand but she couldn't make out what it was.
''My, my, what a curious young lady,'' The fog cleared a little to reveal the other figure. A young man with black hair, neatly combed to the side and dressed rather formally. He had the same red eyes as the girl and stared at Yuina while holding a girl in the air by the neck. The fact that the girl wore the same uniform as Yuina immediately revealed that she was a mere classmate, presumably caught in the crossfire. Yuina recognized the girl as Miku Sumire as she struggled frantically to both breath and get free.
''Where are the rings?'' The man turned to Miku again, still holding her in an iron grip.
''Ah... Yuina?'' Miku choked out while her face was slowly turning blue.
Yuina wanted to say something. Do something. Anything. She wanted to know what was happening but her voice was completely gone and all that left her mouth were short gasps.
''You know what they say: Curiosity killed the cat!'' The red-eyed girl let out a hard, croaky laugh as if she had told the joke of the century.
''Stop joking around. Kill her!'' The man demanded with a snarl. The girl grimaced with a frown but obeyed the command as she licked her lips while taking a few more steps towards Yuina.
Kill her? Kill!?
Somehow, fear gave birth to a small piece of courage. Yuina clenched her fist and, with her eyes closed, hit the girl's jaw with so much force, the girl lost her balance and fell on her back. Out of her hand jumped two small creatures, immediately flying towards Yuina's face. Out of reflex, Yuina slapped the two away with a shriek.
''N-no! Please! We aren't with them!''
Yuina blinked a few times. Her hand was still lifted in the air. What were laying in front of her were two things she hadn't at all expected to see today.
A small, red-colored bat with a small, red bow and a single lock of black hair on his small head and a tiny, palm-sized pumpkin with big, purple eyes.
And they had spoken? To her? A talking bat and a living pumpkin? The more she tried to think about it, the more her head started to hurt.
The bat and pumpkin practically jumped into Yuina's hands before the man turned his attention to them.
''Kurenai?!'' The man gasped once he noticed his comrade on the ground. His brows furrowed in a glaring frown.
The girl, Kurenai, was still on her back from the hit. She spat out some blood and then tearfully picked up something from the ground
''My fang! You-!'' She glared at Yuina with a look of pure hatred, as a little bit of blood appeared on her lips.
''A mere human broke your tooth? You're so weak,'' The man murmured as he let go of Miku with one hand, while still holding her up with the other. He then simply dug his free hand into Miku's chest. The girl let out another, painful scream and another explosion of red smoke happened.
''Unleash fear upon the world, Onryo!'' The man lifted his hand as Miku was slowly lifted into the air. Soft whimpers left her mouth as she was slowly covered in big chains tying around her whole body. Then, Miku's eyes shot open to reveal pitch-black, empty eyes and a dark-red aura formed around the girl.
''Wh-Wh-Wh-Wh-What did you do?!'' Yuina was surprised how clear her voice sounded his time. She fearfully clenched the bat and pumpkin against her chest as she looked at the creature which had once been her classmate.
''Miku, are you alright? Miku?'' Once again, her voice came out as a squeak. Miku barely resembled the person she once was. Her skin had gotten a strange, gray-ish tint. Her purple hair had grown out, turned red, and hung over her face. Her empty eyes somehow seemed to emit a faint light from them. It didn't help that the still unconscious classmates and teacher started moaning like they were trapped in a horrifying nightmare.
''You're scared, aren't you?'' The man taunted while he helped Kurenai, still sobbing over her lost tooth, get up. The two kept a distance and watched the Onryo-Miku approached Yuina in a twitchy manner. One of her eyes fluttered as though she was having some sort of facial tic. ''Good. Onryos feed upon that fear!''
''Hey! Snap out of it, Miku! This is stupid!'' Yuina practically jumped a few steps backwards while the Onryo-Miku lifted its twitchy hand and unleashed a fast chain, breaking a few chairs and tables. Yuina cried and took a run for it, which immediately resulted in a somewhat awkward chase. The Onryo kept slashing with long chains, just barely missing Yuina.
''Do you want to save this girl? And everyone in this room?'' The bat in Yuina's arms asked. He seemed surprisingly calm.
That was an odd question. Yuina wasn't even sure what made the bat say that but judging from the way he spoke, the bat probably had a plan...and Yuina was probably going to be the one carrying that plan out. If she said yes, she somehow knew her life wouldn't be the same as it was before. That was just a hunch, sure. A stupid little hunch. But even she knew that stupid could sometimes be a good thing. Sometimes. And even if she said no, she would surely be ripped to shreds, or worse, by the Onryo-Miku. She didn't really had a choice to begin with.
She didn't want to die. She had a life to live.
''I do,'' Yuina's voice was barely a whisper. She had decided. She did want to help. She wasn't sure why. Miku, and everyone in the classroom, wasn't that important to Yuina. But she definitely wouldn't stand for unnecessary deaths. Yuina wasn't that uncaring and selfish. She was still a human, after all, and she would make everything alright again. At least for now. ''I DO!''
After almost shouting those two words, a faint, pink light came from something the bat had hidden under his wings. He revealed a small ring with a pink crystal in it. Said crystal was the source of the light.
''It's reacting! That means you are the one! You are my successor!'' The bat cried and handed her the ring. When her fingertips touched the ring, the light became even more radiant.
''Successor? What?''
''Onryo, hurry up!'' The man's loud, sharp cry threw Yuina back to reality just in time to avoid being caught in the Onryo-Miku's chain. The monster stared at Yuina with its empty eyes, then did something that sounded like a hiss and charged at the girl.
But the Onryo wouldn't have made it in time. Yuina already slipped the ring on her index-finger.
''Boo Boo Bogey! Monster Change!'' The words had suddenly appeared on the tip of her tongue, begging to be said.
Yuina gently pressed her lips against the crystal. Almost immediately, Yuina was engulfed in a pink light and brought to what seemed to be another dimension, completely isolated from the terror outside. Yuina wouldn't mind staying here a little longer. A sharp pain in her neck made her curl up in pain while still floating. Countless tiny, glowing bats circled around her glowing body. With a few pops, different pieces of clothing appeared on her body. A strapless, pink top with a black, sailor-style collar. The collar was decorated with a small, black ribbon. Another pop and she was wearing a black skirt, with a pink lining and a silver chain which served as a belt. The pain in her neck was gone and Yuina finally removed her hands from her neck. She noticed she was wearing small, pink gloves. Somehow, she found herself tapping on the sides of her head with her hands. The moment her hands came in contact with her magenta-colored locks, they turned black and became much longer. Her now black hair was separated in two twin-tails, both sides had pink skull accessories with ribbons. Yuina made a twirl and jumped with her arms outstretched. When she landed, with a last pop, black Mary Janes appeared on her feet, along with white stockings.
Finally, she opened her eyes, revealing two, glowing ruby-colored eyes, not unlike the man's. She draped her left arm in front of her chest and posed with a cocky grin as she announced herself.
''Pure blood lust, defeating you is a must! The charming vampire of the night, Cure Fang!'' Countless small bats flew around the girl as she posed and disappeared as soon as they returned to the classroom.
When Yuina got a hold on herself, she could tell something was different. ''Eh? What? What in the world?! What the freak just happened?! I look so….so….'' Yuina, or Cure Fang, immediately inspected her outfit with a frown as her face grew just as red as her eyes. ''STUUUUUUUPID!''
''Cure..? Wait a sec! Aren't you guys supposed to be the Precure?'' Kurenai cried, still holding a hand over her mouth. With her free hand, she pointed at the bat and pumpkin.
''Your leader may have taken away our ability to fight by turning us into these forms,'' The bat began with a grin. He seemed to have found his lost pride. ''But Cure Fang will be the first to continue our legacy!''
''Huh?'' Cure Fang interrupted. ''I'm not continuing any legacy! I just want to bring everything back to normal!"
With the Onryo unleashing another chain towards Cure Fang, their bickering had to wait a moment. The chain did hit Fang this time, with so much force, the air was pressed out of her lungs as she was sent flying against the wall. She quickly managed to get back up, and it was then that something in her body took over. It was like having an adrenaline rush. Fang rushed towards the humanoid-monster and punched it straight in the face.
When the Onryo fell on its back with a weak moan, Fang didn't even took a moment to catch her breath and immediately turned to the man, who still stood in the corner of the room watching the scene unfold. His face was very hard to read. Cure Fang didn't care. She dashed towards him, fist extended...
But he grabbed her fist with a single hand and managed to completely stop Cure Fang in her tracks. Without even breaking a sweat.
''Getting a little overconfident, aren't we?'' He taunted with a cold voice. Despite his tone, it was very easy to hear the surprise and anger in his voice. ''Foolish human. Do you honestly think you can take me on? Vampire Lord Shinku?''
''What? Vampire Lord?'' If she wasn't so confused right now, the Precure would be rolling on the ground laughing. ''Are you delusional or something?''
''How dare you!'' Kurenai appeared behind Shinku. There was some dried-up blood around her mouth and she was seemingly still holding her broken tooth in her hand. ''You've got some nerve insulting him, human! Nobody insults my bro! Nobody!''
The blonde girl grabbed one of Fang's twin-tails and pulled her close, away from Shinku. He merely lifted his hands and stepped back into the shadows to watch the show.
''Just because you have some pink, flashy cloth-!'' Kurenai screeched into the Cure's face. Her red eyes glowing dangerously.
''Just shut up!''
Everything that had happened today made Cure Fang's blood boil. Oversleeping, missing the bus, finding two freaks in her classroom, talking bats and pumpkins, creepy humanoid-monsters chasing her and turning into some magical superhero freak chick. Some kid screaming into her face with an annoying, screechy voice had just been the last drop that made the cup overflow.
Kurenai was met with a kick in the guts, causing her to take a few steps backwards while shielding her stomach with her arms.
''Cure Fang! Watch out!'' Another, less screechy voice warned the heroine, who could just evade being hit by another, glowing chain from the recovered Onryo. Instead, Kurenai took the hit which had been meant for the Cure. The blonde girl was sent flying against the wall. She left a visible mark of a crumbled hole in the wall behind as she landed on the ground, face first.
''AH! My other fang!'' Kurenai cried with a red face as she slowly get up and held her other tooth close. ''...I'm retreating. Sorry, brother.''
''Don't you dare!''' Shinku began, his face turning from cold amusement to burning rage as he watched Kurenai disappear, leaving only some red smoke behind. ''That good-for-nothing...''
''T-thanks for the warning,'' Cure Fang held the two creatures protectively to her chest. ''What do I do now?''
Before the bat could answer, the pumpkin started squeaking in fright as the Onryo unleashed another assault. This time, Cure Fang grabbed the chains with her hands as the bat and pumpkin jumped on her shoulder.
''You have to break the chains!'' The bat spoke next to her ear from his spot on her shoulder. ''...I think.''
''You think!?'' While first a little annoyed, the Cure found herself shrugging and listening to what the bat had to say.
''Use your fangs!'' The bat added, sounding much more confident this time.
Cure Fang tightened her grip on the chains, preventing the Onryo to get away while she took that small moment to think. Since the word 'fang' was in her name, it had to have some significance. Besides, she didn't really have any other options right now. Couldn't hurt to try, right?
''Pretty Cure,'' She stared the Miku-Onryo straight in its pitch-black eyes and she opened her mouth, then the words just rolled over her tongue. ''Fang Bite!''
She then bore her fangs into the chains. She could feel the cold metal against her flesh but she ignored it and pressed on. Biting harder on the chain till her teeth started to feel like breaking. Somehow, it didn't hurt as much as she had thought.
And, somehow, it worked! The chain snapped with a clang and started dissolving into thin air. Eventually, Miku's body returned to normal and she fell on the ground.
''Whaaa…?'' She murmured as Cure Fang immediately rushed to her side to help her.
But before any of them could answer, a few claps reminded the Cure that there still was another enemy left.
''My, my. What a show you put up there,'' Shinku complimented as if watching a beautiful play. He let out a cold laugh. ''Ready for the final act?''
Cure Fang planted herself in front of Miku protectively. The bat and pumpkin jumped from Fang's shoulders and into Miku's hands.
''Hey, what about me?'' Miku asked the two with a pout. ''I wanted to become a magical girl! Who's this wannabe anyway?''
Yuina could feel a vein burst in her head. ''Wannabe!?'' Like her day wasn't bad enough already. Seriously, was the world out to get her or something? Already Yuina wanted to just go home and watch more Secrets and Tears.
''Be happy you're still alive!'' The bat, in a rare moment of anger, shouted at the girl. ''Where do your priorities lie?''
'''Miku, hide!'' The Cure commanded with a shaky voice. Right now, Cure Fang was responsible for the safety of everyone present in this room. It was quite a heavy weight on her shoulders, now that she thought about it.
''But-!''
Miku's protests landed on deaf ears as Shinku didn't wait a second longer to make his move. He slided towards the pink-clad cure and grabbed her by the neck, pulling her close.
''You're quite amusing, young lady,'' He whispered with a toothy grin. ''But I'm afraid your efforts to protect this world are futile ones. Mistress Onibara will create an eternal halloween. An utopia for monsters! A true-! ''
Shinku's dramatic speech was interrupted by an unbearable pain. Sure, he may have much resistance against pain, even for a vampire, but a kick between the legs was quite painful for any man. Vampire or not.
''Please, no long-winded dramatic speeches. Those are..'' Taking advantage of Shinku kneeling down in pain, Cure Fang punched Shinku in the chest, sending him flying against the wall. ''..Stupid!''
''Wow! Nice one hehe~!'' Miku cheered from the side-lines while giving her two thumbs-ups.
Cure Fang clenched her fist while approaching the fallen man.
''You..you...'' He spat some foul words before disappearing, just like his comrade had done a few moments ago. When he was completely gone, the red smoke faded and the classroom was restored to normal.
In a single blink of an eye, Cure Fang had de-transformed and stood in the opening of the classroom as everyone started regaining their consciousness. Most of them looked around with confused and slightly nervous looks painted on their faces.
''We fainted?''
''Why are we all on the ground? Gross.''
''Were we...sleeping?''
''Miss Morino? What happened!?''
''I... don't know,'' The teacher answered the questioning students softly while helping them get up. Miku stood in the corner of the room, her bag clenched tightly against her chest as she looked at Yuina.
The teacher's gaze then also turned to Yuina, still standing in the doorway. Despite knowing very well what had happened while everyone was out, Yuina looked more confused then anyone in the whole room.
''Yuina Akagawa, you're late,'' Ms. Morino's confused look had made way for her usual, stern and slightly dramatic attitude. ''Three laps around the school, after class.''
''Awww! Come on!'' Yuina's mouth dropped in utter disbelief. Miss Morino was known, and infamous, for her strange punishments, more fitting for a drill-sergeant than a teacher. Yuina had heard rumors that she actually had been in the army. But still, Yuina had saved them all and that was her thanks? Running around the school three times? How stupid! Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!
This wasn't at all what she had expected her last day of school to be like.
ED: 'Delusion Disco!' - Yoshino Nanjo (Yuina)