Scene Two
Friends Return
Tatsumaru is sitting on his coffin waiting for his followers to return from their Separate missions, His wounded knee has been bandaged. Satan is standing on the left side of the coffin quietly. Kensuke and Masatsugu are sitting on the floor. Tsukiromaru, Kuja, and Elidor walk into the room. Elidor is carrying Gabriel Itishiwa's body. The three of them have sustained serious wounds as well. Tsukiromaru, the blue haired bat demon, speaks first.
"Kageyomaru and Juuyomaru fled from battle before we could do any serious damage." Tatsumaru nods his head reluctantly.
"Okay." Kuja, the light blue haired Genome, speaks in a low tone.
"Lord Cousin, Gabriel was killed in the battle, because we had an unexpected visitor…" Tatsumaru lets out a slight growl as he replies.
"And who was it?" Elidor, the white haired dark elf swallows hard before responding.
"June Tenryu." A look of pure anger crosses Tatsumaru's face.
"WHAT? HOW IN HELL IS SHE STILL LIVING!?" Kai walks into the room carrying Seymour's mangled body, followed by his father, Reigo.
"Your mother is still living only because Inumaru saved her so she can help him to fight you, Tatsumaru. Oh and Seymour is dead." Letting his anger subside, the young Dark Master looks at his uncle.
"So three of my followers were murdered while I was fighting Inumaru. Kai, go and bury Seymour. Kai complains that he has to do the dirty work.
"Why do I have to bury him?" Tatsumaru looks at Kai unfazed by his complaints.
"Because you are the one that told me he was killed." In an attempt to get out of it, Kai puts the blame on another.
"I did not tell you Seymour is dead. Reigo did." Reigo looks at his son strangely.
"Oh fine, I will bury him." Kai leaves the room, taking the shovel he left by the wall with him and goes to bury the Dragon Priest. Reigo shakes his head in confusion.
"O-Kay…Now what?" Tatsumaru looks at his grandfather.
"We wait for the others to return." At that moment Abel, Zoshi, and Yamaki, carrying the body of Garland, walk into the room. Abel, the priest with the rimless glasses speaks up to Tatsumaru.
"We killed Kojima Brahmin." Yamaki, the green haired demon ninja looks at his grandson.
"And Garland was killed as well. We are terribly sorry. I was also told that Musashi Iwase is dead as well. However other than that I do not know much more about the missions." Tatsumaru nods his head and speaks to Abel.
"Very well. Go and bury Garland, Abel." Abel leaves after taking Garland's body from Yamaki. Tatsumaru then turns to look at Yamaki.
"Yamaki, we have a spy in our mists." The green haired demon looks at Tatsumaru in question.
"Do you know where?" the god of the underworld points to the curtains nearest them.
"He is behind the curtain." Kensuke drags Juuyomaru out from his hiding place.
"What are you doing here, Panther- boy?" Juuyomaru tries to remain calm.
"I came here to tell you something about Inumaru….I hear you are his twin brother, Tatsumaru." Tatsumaru looks from Juuyomaru to Kensuke and then back again.
"Kensuke release him." Kensuke does as instructed. "Do please continue, Juuyomaru."
"He is planning to kill you, Lord Tatsumaru."
Inumaru's Manor
One can see Inumaru still sitting on his armchair. Kageyomaru walks into the room nervously. The purple haired lynx demon named Kageyomaru speaks in a shaky voice.
"I have news about my brother's mission."
"How did it go?" Kageyomaru braces himself for the worse as he delivers the news to his leader.
"He betrayed you for Tatsumaru who is completely worthless in every way known to man." Kageyomaru winces preparing for his punishment. Inumaru's eyes are dull and his voice is calm and thoughtful.
"I see. Kill him." Kageyomaru becomes instantly outraged.
"WHAT? OH, HELL NO! I WILL NOT KILL MY OWN BROTHER!"
"If you don't want kill Juuyomaru for me. Then you will kill him for your family's sake." Anger finds its way into the lynx demon's voice.
"YOU WOULD NOT DARE!" A sneer crosses the Light Master's face.
"Oh I would not?" Lowering his head and speaking in a tone that shows his deep sadness.
"Fine…I will kill him for my family…"
"Good."
Sinistre Spire
Tatsumaru is listening to the information that Juuyomaru has brought to him about Inumaru.
"So Inumaru wants would domination as well as the power that I already possess?" The panther demon looks at his cousin sadly.
"Yes Lord Tatsumaru." Tatsumaru's other followers have returned bearing bad news. Yakatemaru enters the room and bows to Tatsumaru before he speaks.
"Lord Tatsu, I bring news about Saikiro." Tatsumaru does not look at his cousin as he responds.
"And what news is that?" A blue haired samurai that wears rimless glasses named Yukishiro answers for Yakatemaru.
"Laura released the seal that you had on him and sent him back to the World of the dead." Jared, a red haired ninja, speaks up next.
"There was nothing we could do about it." Tatsumaru becomes irritated as he rubs his temples.
"I know who else is dead." A black haired man named Dullindal Hiwatori speaks next.
"Cedrick Armadesus." The FireClan prince, Donovan, speaks up.
"He was killed by Sasuke Sairuki." Hatake, a gray haired ninja, looks at his leader.
"He made a sneak attack on us, sorry." Itachi, Sasuke's older brother looks at Tatsumaru.
"Tatsumaru, my love, what are we going to do now?" Outrage crosses Jared's face.
"WE WILL KILL SASUKE SAIRUKI!" Dullindal tries to get in a word edgewise.
"We almost killed Kazuo Tomino." Dullindal is of course ignored; Tatsumaru looks at his followers calmly trying to regain order.
"No, Jared, first we are going to bury and honor the dead. Then we will select new men to add to my soul in their places. Finally, we will think of a new plan to destroy our enemies." Jared continues yelling to get his point across.
"I DO NOT WANT TO WAIT THAT LONG, LET US KILL THEM NOW!" Jared is about to launch himself at Tatsumaru. Abel and Ayame hold him back.
"Perhaps it is time to add those new souls." Tatsumaru looks at the two men closely before speaking.
"Ah, yes it is, Kai, if you would." The list of Tatsumaru's souls is on the table, it reads as follows:
'Tatsumaru Tenryu, Yukishiro Hiwatori, Seymour Stones, Yakatemaru Tenryu, Hatake Sairuki, Kikaku Tenryu, Reigo Tenryu, Jared Armadesus, Zoshi Yakushi, Gabriel Itishiwa, Kurosawa Zeldinsteine, Garland Yakushi, Cedrick Armadesus, Saikiro Fujikira, Donovan Baker, Taikiro Li the Third, Ayame Yamanichi, Hajime Shiranui, Kuja Takahashi, Yoshiyuki Tanaka, Yamaki Hiwatori, Masatsugu Gordon, Abel Darkmoon, Itachi Sairuki, Kensuke Yakushi, Elidor Tenryu, Dullindal Hiwatori, Baltor Yamato, and Mao Yamato'
There is a question mark at the end of the list. Kai looks over the list twice.
"Hey, why is there a question mark at the end of the list, Ayame?" Ayame lets go of Jared.
"It's there just in case, Tatsu wants to add an additional soul to his."
"As a matter of fact, I have someone for you guys to meet." The god of the underworld looks at each of them in turn.
"You men would be happy." Myotismaru walks into the room fully healed.
"It has been a while, my friend." Myotismaru looks among the men. "Where is Vladislous?" Tatsumaru looks down in sadness.
"I'm sorry, My-My, but Vlad was murdered by Raymond Hiwatori."
"I see. Oh and Lord Tatsumaru, I am not ready to rejoin your soul as of yet. Why not add Alucard instead."
"Is that what you want?" Myotismaru nods his head. "As you wish. This is how it will be from now on Bankomaru Cymone will replace Seymour. Saito Hakushi will replace Gabriel. Envy Saratoga will replace Kurosawa. Tsukiromaru will replace Garland. Dietrich Samakiahi will replace Cedrick. And Harusame Kame will replace Saikiro." The men nod their heads in understanding. "I have someone else for you guys to meet." Alucard looks at Tatsumaru slightly confused.
"Who may that be?" A blue-haired man walks into the room silently. Tatsumaru waits a few minutes before speaking again.
"His name is Rem Saratobi." Rem Saratobi has short shoulder length light blue hair with dark purple tips. He is wearing black and white robes and black boots. Rem is as pale as moonlight. Rem's eyes are yellow, but his left eye has an eye patch over it. He has long nails and pointed ears; in his ears he is wearing golden loop earrings. He is wearing blue paint on his face and lips. Finally Rem is holding a thin black notebook in his left hand. Rem is what is known as the last Pureblood Vampire Leader of Vampire Mountain. Rem gives a slight bow to those around him.
"It is a pleasure to meet you all." All of the ShadowHearts reply at once.
"Likewise Rem." Tatsumaru looks at Alucard and then Rem.
"Alucard and Rem are the last two to be added to my soul right now." Alucard looks thoroughly enthused by this knowledge.
"Really? Oh, I am so happy!" Rem on the other hand looks bored and uncaring.
"Thank you, Lord Tatsumaru." Tatsumaru looks at his followers quietly before standing up and heading up stars to his room to get some sleep and to heal his wounds. Myotismaru follows Tatsumaru through the Shadows to his room.
End of Scene Two
