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Along the way, I have seen the local police making their way over; with the thought in mind I started the game. To see how quickly I can get to the location and subdue the interlopers – Symbi have learnt of my perversion and modified my legs from foot to waist to ensure my grip and strength is solid as well as my core. My steps became less and my distance increased, the rush envoloped me within the sense of a lioness on the hunt.
Coming toward the scene, I made our last leap dramatic, as I launched myself twenty meters into the air – mounting upon the edge of the building; perched as I observed the scene. The activity made its ownself apparent as I seen the robbers coming in and out of the bank as they loaded their truck. As they were, Symbi had to let her compliment be known.
"That was, a wonderful display of ability, my Leah." It said
I lent a chuckle.
"Thank you love, I am glad that you enjoyed the ride." I said
"Of course, I will enjoy every moment with you, especially what is to come."
As Symbi stated, my attention reverted back to the robbers, each and every one of them starting to look like prey to me. I hissed the words through our lips.
"Yes, let us see how enjoyable this will be."
When I seen the robbers making their way back in, I immediately leaped from the building, landing before the busted entrance. I seen one of them was at the entrance, the equipment he was holding appeared to be a Robinson Armament XCR-L Series. Thinking back during the moment, guns in general is well out of my realm and more into Ayame's being the military brat that she is – however information is still information; which I have learned through her during our study and projects, especially with the chief of the JPD. Knowing the danger of such have alerted me as well as the assailant as my appearance is the last thing he expected.
"What the fuck?!" the robber said
Using his surprise to my advantage, I rushed in toward him, snatching the assault rifle away; smacking him below the chin with my palm. As he floated in the air, I completed the chain with a kick to his sternum – which sent him flying to the wall.
"Boys shouldn't be playing with dangerous toys~" I said
Right after I made my statement, the others rushed out to see what has happened; now looking up at me as the shock grew within all of their eyes.
"Wha-what the hell is that?!" one of the robbers said
"Some kind of freakshow if you ask me..." another said
I placed my hands on my hips.
"Now now, have your mother ever taught you to speak nicely to those you just met?"
"Fuck her, I sent that bitch to her grave..." the female said
The others started laughing, however I was not entertained, to hear such a statement part someones lips; it surpised me, angered me. To hear that someone killed their own mother, it disgusted me, showing me the dark side of the world I live in. Conetmplating on what to do next, all of them have pointed their weapons at me – making their statement known.
"As for you, I guess you will be the last of your kind – tell them the Muhomono sent you!"
Soon as I heard the clicks across the room, my instict told me to move; however, my feet were well planted into the ground – a perfect timing as I started to panic. Though, as I was, I felt that Symbi wanted to show me; to show me what we truely become. Then, I seen the flashes appear before me, the only thing I can do in reaction is cross my arms before me.
*teeteeteetaataataa*
A hail of bullets came my way, with every second passing I felt it coming closer and closer – once it did; I felt its impact, however.
"Huh?!" I said to myself
The bullets, weren't hurting me, to my suprise the bullets were not piercing through me eventhough they are fully capable of doing so. Within that instant, I learnt what Symbi have done; with this knowledge I felt entralled. A natural high flowed through me as the mild sense of being invunerable has entered; I became crazed as this fruit was consumed. Once the bullets have stopped, I lowered my arms, only to see the pale expression on their faces.
In that, I lent my dark expression, my alter-ego began to take hold.
"I see that you guys are done playing..." I paused, rotating my head till I made it tilt toward the right side.
"Tell me, who wants the first encounter with this sexy alien!?" I added widening my eyes
"Y-you fucking monster!?" one of the robbers said
After that statement I rushed the assailant, coming before him as I peered into his eyes with my pale ones.
"Looks like you are the lucky one!" I said
Within his own shock, I grabbed him and thrown him across the room; hitting the divider at the entrance. The others looked at me with their own freight trying to retaliate; with one pulling out their pistol trying to shoot me at point blank. Even being close to it, the gun didn't effect me, the assailant tried to fire another time but, I grabbed his wrist and broke it.
"AAAGGGGGH!" he screamed
"Didn't you realize that doesn't work?!"
I laughed at his attempt and chose to punish him with blunt force; ultimately putting him on the ground. The other three came at me with knives, for some reason, I admired their persistance – a display of human survival shown before my very eyes. Against the unknown they have yet to comprehend, their only instict is to exterminate it – within the very moment, I've relished the fact, I've relished the power I possessed. In action I have disabled all three of them, now the only one that is left, is the female who was proud of killing her mother.
As I turned my head slowly, she was holding her weapon toward me; quivering. During that moment I started walking, walking toward her – in reaction she was backing up; a few shots fired off as the bullets flew past me. Once she hit the wall behind her, I was right there before her; looking down at her with cold eyes.
"'Last of my kind' huh?" I quoted
The girl didnt say anything as she was paralyzed with fear.
"It is scum like you who is the waste of flesh, for wasting nine months of your mothers life, who should feel the scourge of JUSTICE!"
In reaction the girl have allowed her extermities moisten her garments – with that I told her one last thing.
"You will fall, you will pay for your crimes if you continue being the scum you are..."
I heard the sirens coming down the lane – before I make my leave I wanted to say one last thing to the assailant.
"Change your life now, repent for what you have done; if you do not – you will see me again. You will suffer my SCOURGE!" I said in a dark tone.
I then raised my fist, the girl closed her eyes, shielding herself; I used her reaction to make my get away. Rushing through the entrance as I lept toward the building – after that I turned around; seeing the patrol cars making their stop, the officers making their approach to the scene. I left the edge of the building, walking toward the middle of it – looking up at the moon. I admired its beauty as this new identity taken shape within me; in action I raised my arm, cupping my hand around the moon. As I did, I felt something, as if I was being watched – in reaction I turned around; looking.
Seeing that there was nothing to worry about, especially being atop a building, I made jest to myself and shaken the notion off – however, I was granted a view upon what time it was. The tower clock displayed 4:15 a.m. – instantly I started to panic.
"Oh my god, oh my god, I'm going to be late – I am late to meet Ayame!"
Without thought, I set myself in the direction toward home.
Coming back to my neighborhood, the scene was ever so quiet with the few cars coming down the road for the folk who has to start their day early. In the same, Symbi wasn't making any commentary; especially after the incident. I already assumed it was relishing my thoughts again – as fresh as they are. I still couldn't get over the fact of what has been displayed, of what has happened, however, I now want to see more of what I can do; of what we can do.
Closing the gap between myself and the house, I glimpsed at the perimeter to see if Ayame was anywhere outside. To my own suprise, I didn't see her at all, thus some relief washed over me; now thinking about ways to tease her about being late. I shot straight toward my window – landing in my room; surrounded by its darkeness. From it I've let out a sigh in relief to what has transpired; then.
"You are late..."
I've let out a yelp to the mysterious yet familiar voice – I turned around quickly only to see Ayame with her arms folded; school uniform and all.
"A-Ayame, how, how did you get there?! Did you climb the window?" I asked
She shook her head, "No, nothing like that, your mother let me in. Being an inconvience to her..."
After hearing that, I felt bad, "I-I am sorry Ayame, I didn't mean to be late." I apologized
"You don't need to apologize to me, eventhough, your mother didn't mind letting me in; it is her you should apologize to."
More shame was brought to me, thus I kneeled on the ground, clasping my hands.
"I am so sorry Ayame you have to go through that – forgive me please Aya-chan!"
After my plea I was bopped on the head.
"Stop it, you are being loud." Ayame said
"Sorriieeeeee" I whispered
As I was low on the ground, I seen the sack she had with the supposed stones to throw; I grabbed them, showing it to her.
"I see that you came prepared" I said
"Of course, however it would have been redundant; since you were not here then."
In that statement, the shock ran through me, that I hadn't changed back to my original self; wanting this to be a suprise. Even more so that Ayame wasn't the least be in awe of seeing something like myself currently – she continued.
"So, is this the secret you wanted to show me?" Ayame said
"Y-yes." embarassed, twidling my thumbs.
"I see..."
Ayame paused in her speech, now walking around me, I slowly got up from the ground as she was observing; to give her a better look. She taken a grab of my tendrils; letting it slide off her hand – next was checking my shoulders, arms, hands down to my legs. I blushed in the whole ordeal and couldn't help but, to give my input.
"If I didn't know any better, I'd say you are giving me a private session~" I said softly
Ayame grunted, "This isn't the time Leah..."
"Daw comon, you have to admit, having your eyes look at me is pretty flattering~"
"Whatever..." Ayame huffed
After the statement, Ayame returned to her original position, making her next statement known.
"What is its name?" she said
Again, I cannot even imagine how Ayame figured Symbi to be a seperate entity from myself. Her insight still amazes me – probably that scary thing Symbi spoke about earlier when coming within her proximity. This among other things about Ayame makes me want to explore; makes me want to know her even more despite the years I have known. Without further hesitation I have given the name of my visitor.
"Symbi..." I said
"'Symbi'..." Ayame repeated, "... Hmmm. Creative, it does relate to what it had done to you."
I raised a brow, "Well, yeah." I flexed my fingers, "Symbi have done a lot for me so far; especially tonight."
I then looked to Ayame again, "Though I feel, you have an alternative explaination? I am up for any information to better understand it."
Before Ayame can speak her verse, I instantly kneeled on the ground; Ayame and I have noticed to be Symbi's doing – confirmed as she spoke through me.
"Lady Ayame, it is a pleasure meeting you." Symbi said
Ayame looked down at me, as if she was waiting for something to happen; Symbi continued.
"I-I have to say, that you are; have been a great role model for my Leah here. How she reveres your presence is beyond what is common knowledge..."
Symbi continued, "Right now, I tremble before you, and my love for you is just as strong as my Leah's. And, I want to, I want to understand you better – for myself; for my Leah..."
Symbi then used my hands to grasp Ayame's and continued her poetic tone.
"I, I am attracted to this unknown force dwelling within you – I must know why; why am I attracted! Thus, I am inclined to grant you myself as a gift~"
Then Symbi's tone changed abit within the demented realm.
"I WANT TO KNOW YOU – YOUR SCARY YET ALLURING POWER. LET ME SHARE MY BODY WITH YOURS SO WE ALL CAN BE ONE!"
Instantly I felt Symbi's being starting to flow off my hand – crawling onto Ayame's hand; within that instant Ayame didn't flinch, not showing any sign of panic. As for Symbi I felt her making the connection, a feeling that felt alien to me as if I was going to merge with Ayame personally; I felt a flood of thoughts, memories – then.
*POP*
"Aaanggh" I sounded
The pain felt was from the sudden flash of light, ultimately separating Symbi and my hand from Ayame's. I was thrown a bit on the floor, now rubbing my hand for that was the only thing out of the experience able to hurt me. I looked up at Ayame, and her expression didn't change, she was looking at her own hand; observing if something was there or not. Ayame then looked down at me again, seeing the look in her face – I already know she had something to say.
"First, are you two okay?"
"Y-Yes, yes we are okay..." I said nodding
"Good, I do apologize for the sudden spontanious action..."
Now the real talk from Ayame begins.
"Now, Symbi, I know this is your first time on Earth, and Leah is your first host. However, you should never try to take things that you have little understanding about. Let alone taking it without permission or by force; you don't know what would happen, are we clear?"
After the statement, I felt myself bowing, I felt Symbi's apology coming up.
"Forgive me, Lady Ayame, I-I didn't mean to be so brash. I was just excited and I really wanted to share my being; to share my Leah's experience with you... I just wanted to know if..."
Ayame folded her arms, "Well you already got your answer, we are not compatible; you belong to Leah and only Leah."
"I-I see, please forgive me. Again, I was impudent."
"It is fine, as long as you understand now, and please; no need to apologize so much – you sounding like Leah already..."
Symbi became warmed by the statement, as for me, I felt a bit disconnected. Jealous even that Symbi did what it has done toward Ayame that I thought would be an impossiblity for me prior; though, I hadn't seen what I didn't know about Ayame but, I feel closer to her for some reason. I found it conspecuious that Ayame was able to repel Symbi – it is making me wonder what she have stated earlier is the absolute truth or the fact that she didn't allow Symbi to merge; to know what Ayame is truly.
Ayame seen the look on my face and spoke to me.
"Leah, you shouldn't be envious..."
Out of that Ayame kneeled down to my level and placed her hand on my shoulder.
"What Symbi did, aside from its nature, was merely reflecting your desire. Anything Symbi wants, is what you want."
I turned my head away for it was the truth, so far, Symbi have been enacting on my desires; the ones I was not able to persue with my own strength. Ayame taken my chin and turned it back to her.
"There isn't anything you don't know about me already – just allow the blossom to bloom for you to see its beauty."
After that statement, I couldn't help but to embrace her; Ayame is so sweet when she is serious – this being on a level away from her chastisment or punishing someone with her fists. Ayame helped me off the ground, now back on our feet; Ayame returned to her stance now explaining her side.
"The reason why I have not interfered with your confrontation with Chika, aside from respecting your wish, was because I known Symbi would protect you..."
I was astonished, that Ayame knew already beforehand, I guess that is why she didn't ask; Ayame continued.
"Symbi, is closely related to the forces that govern this world – which it has opened yourself to them."
I gave a quizzed look, for this is something I rarely hear from Ayame.
"What do you mean?" I asked
Ayame lowered her eyes, starting to explain.
"In the general knowledge in what most believe to be of Taoist theory, everything, whether it is inanimate or animate, possess energy; or 'CHI'"
I nodded in the notion, "Yeah, Feng Shui, as I have read was the study of the balance of energy residing within the body to promote good health. I've gone to a few accupuncturers whom were practitioners of the like."
"Yes I remember, you was not feeling too good after the last one you gone to."
"Y-yeah, she was younger than the first I gone to. Though, I have to thank you for making me feel betta..."
Once I made a cutie face, Ayame just rolled her eyes in reaction and continued.
"Anyway, the CHI within all things existant must remain in balance. In some things, possess more CHI than other things – this can be applied to humans in general; however, most people are not aware of this CHI entirely. Thus are considered to be – 'irrational'."
"Irrational?" I repeated, "I know the context of meaning but, I feel you have a different consensus?"
"Yes, from this meaning, it is just a person not adept to such, though, one can learn about the CHI residing within them."
I nodded in response and Ayame continued.
"In other instances, or special cases, if one is naturally gifted or determined – one can learn to channel said CHI. Once through realization in the knowledge; in purpose, one grows to become – a conduct."
As Ayame said that, I felt a bit lost in her words since I never heard her speak like this before. Granted the situation it allowed her to express this part of herself; is this the very thing I felt from her during Symbi's action? Is this what she meant by the bloosom? As the questions were swirling in my head, Ayame grabbed my attention; to make it clear to me.
"Leah, there is no shame in being lost to something that is new..." Ayame paused, "... however your respect with knowledge have made you into a rational."
"A rational?" I said
"Yes, you have acknowledge the fact that there is something more beyond mere comperhension. Something that you would like to learn more of but, not knowing how to apply yourself to such things – especially the study demanding it." Ayame said
Out of that I grew a bit red, Ayame reading me like a book as always.
"As such, you weren't fully 'awakened', however, since Symbi's coming; it was the conduit toward your own awaking to the CHI."
"I see, now that you say it, I have experienced a few things that I normally wouldn't do. But..." I paused, "I did imagine being 'super' at a given time."
I started to flex a bit showing what Symbi crafted me into; Ayame just shook her head smiling at the fact.
"Leah, listen to me well when I say this..."
Once Ayame said, I gave her my undivided attention.
"You and Symbi possess the same CHI, the same spirit, because of such I am an incompatibility. With this new channel awakened – there is more for you to learn; more for Symbi to learn, to experience together. The most I can say, which is something you already concluded, is to learn more about each other – learn more about the unique connection you have."
In that, I was awed by Ayame's words, she made the wisdom clear to me – reinforcing my personal venue in knowing Symbi.
"Symbi chose you first for a reason, and in that, you must respect the path you undertake as the new visage of yourself. You must be responsible in the action governed - for good or ill, find your truth; find your balance."
After that, I felt incumbent to the new idenitity I possess. Ayame's explaination helped me understand even more so – and with what Symbi and I have done so far in this form; it is deserving of a name. As I quizzed myself the notion – the light from outside crept into my room; I turned to the window just to see the sun break the horizon.
"Looks like daybreak finally lifted its head." Ayame then turned to the door, "You should get ready for the day, I am sure you don't want anyone seeing this current form of yours casually walking the streets – or the house for that matter..."
With the joke in the air, I laughed at it mildly in my own embarassment, Ayame exited my room while keeping the door narrowed – closing it behind her. Now I am alone again, well not so much alone since Symbi made its voice known in excitement.
"Lady Ayame, is so, cool; even when she condoned my action. As weird as that sounds, I respect her position, I see why you admire her my Leah."
"Yes, Ayame, is still mysterious one to me; I guess that is why I have pursued her the way I did – as much as I can to get close to her. With that action you have done, it, has brought me that much closer."
From my words, I felt sadness wash over me; coming from Symbi as it did feel my envy during that moment; opening with the apology.
"My Leah, I am deeply sorry for violating your trust. I, much like Lady Ayame said, wanted to invoke your wish; your desire in any way possible. It was all for you, I didn't mean to sound selfish."
Symbi then started crying through my eyes, in that I added it for Symbi was just being a sweetheart in the respect.
"It's okay, I forgive you, if anything – it helped me more than I realized myself."
My speech made Symbi feel reassured, in that I smiled, rubbing my head on my hand to signify myself caressing Symbi.
"My Leah..." Symbi whispered
"Yes?" I answered
"Eventhough, our meld with Lady Ayame was brief, there was something I did learn about her..." Symbi said
"Hmm? What would that be?" I asked
"That Lady Ayame would only reveal what you shed your light upon – not to keep you in the dark from what she knows."
In that statement, it became clear to me upon what Ayame herself wishes upon me. With the new enlightenment, I respect her her view, her way of living; which does make me curious upon what Ayame lives for – with the thought in mind I decided to save it for a much more proper time. Now I must prepare for the day, and with the chant I called Symbi.
"So, are you ready to rock love!" I posed
"Yes, I am ready when you are, my Leah!"
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