Note: Hey guys, A little update on how i'll structure the release of each chapter. Since my fall sport is coming to an end i'll have the winter opened up to work on it while doing my homework and such without worrying on practice. My estimated date for each chapter to be released is every sunday, that way I have enough time to work on from monday to saturday morning. Hope you guys are enjoying this story as much as I am, and remember PM me on any of your feedback.
Ice Cold Chemistry
Although the Zer0 had took upon himself when accepting the challenge of the residents of Maison Izumo, their will to keep fighting was something he had only saw in his Vault Hunter companions. Although Homura, Kazehana, and Tsukiumi had the power to harness an element, the only who seemed to be doing sheer amounts of damage was Musubi. Her raw strength through Hand-to-Hand combat was phenomenal. It seems as though his shield wasn't going to cut it for this fight, it was now time for him to bring his trump card into play.
"It seems like our new housemate is much more of a man than we anticipated." Kazehana said
"Why thank you and same goes for you all, this battle is quite the challenge for me, it's almost on the same as the battle between me and the Jack." he replied. After their brief words they went back at it between each. The countless elemental attacks that were thrown at him were more distracting than deadly. Tsukiumi's barrage of water arrows were keeping him from noticing Musubi's attempts to put a final blow on him, he had manage to keep track on her until his focused was broken by someone else struck him from an unnoticeable angle.
Zer0 is now prepared to deliver his final blow. He readied his deception skill and struck without warning. He lunged and took Homura down with a gargantuan slash of fiery, they had noticed he just took down one of their allies and just rushed to aid. They thought they had him cornered but, little did they realize on Zer0's trump card. If he delivered a successful blow he can bring out another hologram, only missing a target will he be visible. This was his plan, to get everyone in his distance to give the last attack.
"You're….too...slow." were the words he uttered has he assaulted each of them in a rhythmic pattern.
They were all to the ground, they couldn't get back up due to the blows they got from the back. They would've never imagined how painful it would be from behind. All seemed quite impressed as well, they've seen some hectic fights and been in multiple ones. Kazehana for sure knew he was the real deal, she's especially been in some tough situations in her past and in her present but this one seemed to have took all the chips.
"Wow, he did bringith the fight to us, thou hast far more strength than we originally thought." Tsukiumi exhaustedly said.
"Yeah, you're a really good fighter." Musubi said.
"Thank I appreciated you complim…. All of sudden he was whacked in the head with large ladle. It was Miya who had done the deed.
"It seems as though our new tenant has some skills we knew little about, but I'm afraid you overused your abilities on my other housemates, if this is too ever happen again I will have fight you myself, have I made myself clear." she said, all of a sudden a dark essence seemed to have shrouded the land-landy. She all of sudden struck fear into everyone, all seemed to have a chill run through their entire body.
"I understand Miss, my apologies." he replied. He was also a bit scared of her too but he didn't want to show it. After the long battle they had all ensued in it was about almost sundown.
2 Hours Later
Every had needed a well deserved rest after everything that was during the afternoon, no one seemed to have no trouble recovering from there bruises. Afterwards, they had all attended dinner downstairs. Zer0 was the only one late to the feast as he was getting a little extra rest. About 40 or so minutes later he got a knock on the door and visit from a small messenger.
"Hey mister, if you want…" "Yes, what is it." Zer0 said. Kusano seemed a bit nervous talking to him. She didn't really know what to think of him. I mean she had never seen someone just decided they were going to live right out of the blue. Well not in these kind of circumstances.
"Uh...FOOD'S READY." she quickly yelled as she slammed the door and made a quick dash back to the living area.
"Poor thing, I know i'm not that scary...am I." he started to question his own thinking. He made his way downstairs and saw that everyone was literally waiting on him. Luckily the food was still hot, that's all that mattered at the moment, and they all dove in. Everything seemed quite lively, while eating an amazing meal that didn't have to come from hunting and killing it on the spot was quite good for Zer0. The girls especially liked to see Zer0 enjoying himself, all we just in awe that this lengthy yet lean man could take down so much food. He then told stories of his sort of "casual" times he had with his other vault hunters and he just wowed them all.
"So tell me Zer0, how do you like your stay here." Minato asked. "Well as a matter of fact, this is the most relaxation i've had in a long time, I never actually stopped fighting back on pandora, there was little time to ever take a break. Everyone here makes it even more enjoyable. I can also see your a...ladies are always entertaining you." As he said that he sees them all cuddled up to Minato. Giving him every bit of affection they have. "Uh...yeah they always seem to do this." he uttered out.
"Only I have the true privilege of pleasing my husband." Tsukiumi said. "Yeah you and me both sister." Kazehana replied. Kusano seemed to have gotten all flustered up. She thinks she cannot compete with the other ladies. He thought it was quite adorable.
"Now answer this to me, have you fallen in love with someone." Kazehana raised to Zer0. He seemed quite shocked because he spat out his drink in mid swallowing. "Well uh, I uh never actually had a crush on anyone." "Oh come one now surely you've had your heart out for someone on that planet you keep telling us about." "Absolutely not, I simply set myself away from the women I've worked with, I wasn't interested in them. Although I feel as if is thinking about me right now, it's weird it's almost as if they can hear me talk right now." he stated.
"Don't worry i'm sure whoever that is will probably find you." said Musubi. To that note the dinner party continued. That night seemed to have gone just right for everyone. One the other side of things, Musubi was quite right on thinking. In the south part of Shinto Teito, there a soul who had just found its mate.
A woman whose heart was as cold as the ice she produced felt a rush that she never felt before. This woman the sekirei Akitsu. The discarded sekirei that Maison Izumo has encountered (or rather a few of them) multiple times. She felt as if someone was calling her name someone from far away.
"Have, I...have I found my real master."
To be Continued.
Note: Hey guys thanks for reading this. Again this chapter may seem really short but it's only a lead-up to the next chapter will then be a big leap for the story. I wanted to leave it on a cliff hanger only to get you guys ready for the next one. Also apologies for not releasing it on the determined date I said it would be released. I had a power outage and had to wait until I get home to post this. So don't worry the schedule Sunday Morning release is still in effect and be on the look-out for the next chapter. -xKore
