Chizuru Kagura almost went full Dio Brando.
O.o
"Hit the Gas! Go!"
"Uh, Madame Kagura-"
"If I'm not home in four minutes, I will personally buy out your house and dump your family in the streets. Go!"
"W-wait! I… okay. Okay!"
Chizuru was panicking.
Her assets were being stolen from her.
She had spent an enormous amount of time, energy, and money on them. The 1997 Tournament, the NESTS Fiasco… all was about to go to waste… Years of hard work, all down the drain because Iori Yagami's stomach ache hurt too much.
You little brat!... shit.
He was uncooperative, but in general, he accomplished the goals set before him. He was strong too- this generation of treasures was strong enough that they'd always win against Orochi. It was an enormous blessing for Chizuru, as there was no need for her to fight personally. However, she still needed to manage the two loose cannons.
They had calmed down a bit after the NESTS' incident. Kyo was ready and willing to help, but tended to ask a lot of questions. Iori didn't ask any questions, but only vaguely follow instructions. If he were an employee, Chizuru would have fired him a long time ago.
Okay… focus.
Chizuru closed her eyes and concentrated. She was taking a risk. If Iori fell under the Riot before she got there, she might die. She was not as strong as he was. He could cut her down in a moment. She needed to trust that he could hold on for a bit longer… then I can seal Orochi away… that'd work right? I've never dealt with the Blood Riot before…
In previous occasion, Kusanagi's flames had managed to snap Iori out of his crazed state. It usually involved quite a beating as well. The flames were effective, but generally put both idiots in the hospital afterwards.
There's no way I can fight him… no… the mirror can't seal Orochi unless he's weakened… how strong is Orochi during the Riot? It's not a full awakening… not like Chris… right?
Doubts flew through her head as the streets zipped past. She checked her clock. Two minutes had passed. She leaned forward and snarled into her driver's ear. He jumped and pressed the accelerator against the floor.
She wasn't going without precautions. No way. She'd fetch her entire box of miscellaneous talismans before she went. Most of them were useless trinkets the Yata family had collected over the years, but some had power. Chizuru needed to ensure her own life before protecting some idiot who couldn't deal with his period cramps.
Yagami, you nuisance…
Was he serious about killing himself? He was insane and being driven mad by the voices in his head… it was very possible he'd do it. What if she arrived to find him bleeding out on the floor? Gah… who was next in line?… she would need to retrieve the Jewel and bring it to … he had some step cousins around, right?
They're all weak though… weak! Weak and useless! Dammit Yagami! I need you alive!
Three minutes in and they were caught in a traffic jam. The driver was sweating bullets. Chizuru was getting angrier and angrier. She caught sight of her reflection in the rear-view mirror. She was wearing the face of a demon.
Shit… shit… I need to go. I need to go now.
How long did it take to prepare a teleportation? A minute? Two? Chizuru grimaced. She hated teleporting. She would rather sit on a plane for 16 hours than use her mirror. It was the worst feeling in the world, as if her whole body disintegrated and reformed in some other place. It also scared her quite badly.
Yagami… you better not kill yourself… If I go through the trouble of getting there and find you dead… ohhh…
Four minutes.
Chizuru emitted a low hiss.
The driver gripped his steering wheel as if he life depended on it.
"I'm going."
"Ma-madame?!"
"I want to be picked up at my house, tomorrow morning. Same time… but not you. I never want to see you again. Understood?"
"Y-yes."
"Everything that happened here… nobody finds out. Destroy your tapes. Destroy your audio. If you don't your life will be hell."
"Ple-."
"Goodbye."
And she was gone.
Chiz is the best mom.