Red Wolf
Disclaimer: I do not own Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple
Chapter 7
Next Day…
Odin stares down at Loki, obviously less than pleased with the cowering Fourth Fist in front of him.
"Did I hear you right Loki? Thor is dead?"
Loki felt a shiver go down his spine being looked down on like an insect. "Yes, Odin. Thor is no longer with us. He was killed last night in the Pit by…...Fenrir."
Odin, Berserker and Freya stiffened at the name. They couldn't believe their ears.
'That idiot actually did it.' Kisara thought. She never expected Red/Fenrir to go to the Pit and challenge Thor, not to mention kill him. Now he's put a huge target on his back.
"Do you take me for a fool Loki?! Fenrir is the one who killed Thor?!" Odin demanded with a cold edge that promised pain.
"My information is never wrong! The one who killed Thor is THE FENRIR from that Wolf Pack gang we crushed three years ago! Even I am finding this hard to believe!" Loki said in panic.
"So the wolf has returned from the grave for revenge? That is very troubling." Freya said with worry.
Berserker was no longer chewing gum and kept silent.
'Looks like Fenrir was on point. They are not happy about his return after all.' Kisara thought. 'But the idiot also put himself in a lot of danger too.'
Odin tightened his fist and barely keeping his rage in check. The Wolf Pack gang was a formidable gang that they fought three years ago when Ragnarok had just him and the three other Fists Berserker, Freya and Loki. Led by Fenrir, the group of four gave them hell, especially Fenrir who made almost killed Odin and made him look weak. It was only thanks to Loki's manipulations that they were able to weaken the Wolf Pack members through an ambush and take them down. However, Fenrir refused to go down easily and in a blind rage he nearly killed them all. It was only due to damage and exhaustion that they barely got out alive and left Fenrir for dead. A costly mistake that was now biting them in the ass.
Odin calmed himself before adjusting his glasses. "Is Fenrir part of the Shinpaku Alliance?"
"No. He isn't." Kisara spoke up. All eyes turn to look at the Eighth Fist. "Fenrir or Red as he goes by despises the Shinpaku Alliance, especially Shirahama and that freak that runs it. He's more or less a lone wolf operating by himself."
"And how do you know this?" Freya asked, "I doubt that he revealed himself to you."
"Actually, he did reveal himself to me and Shiratori. He even told me to tell you guys, especially you Odin that he's back." Kisara stated.
"Is that so? However, that begs the question of where Fenrir has been during those three years?" Loki asked.
"It doesn't matter. We will deal with that wild dog once and for all. He should have stayed dead the first time." Odin said.
"How about we send Berserker after Red while I take care of Shirahama?" Loki suggested, with Berserker snapping up straight immediately.
"I am the one who will deal with Shirahama!"
The fists turn to see one of their Hermit enter the warehouse and walk towards them.
A smile appears on Odin's face. "Hermit, I see that you decided to come back. How was your training?"
"Shirahama Kenichi will die at my hands. No one else is allowed to touch him." Hermit stated.
"You dare give us orders?" Loki snarled, "Know your…"
"Very well." Loki's eyes widen in surprise. Odin leans back in his chair. "I will allow Hermit to handle Shirahama while Berserker deals with Red." Berserker's eyes narrow at that. Odin then glances at Kisara. "Kisara, since you've fought Red before, you will assist Berserker." Kisara's eyes narrow. Freya glances at Kisara in suspicion.
…
"Where do you think you're going?"
Kisara scowled, refusing to turn to face the manipulative fist Loki behind her. "When did you start giving orders around here? Odin didn't put you in charge."
"Maybe so, but you were given a direct order Valkyrie." Loki replied.
Kisara spins around pointing a finger at Loki. "Well I have nothing for Berserker that will help against Red. You can't exactly predict his fighting style since he always varies his attacks, so there's no set pattern. So he's on his own finding out how to beat him. Besides what makes you think Berserker will take my advice seriously." Turning around, she walks away angrily while Loki looked at her suspiciously.
"It seems that Kisara might have some connection to Fenrir." Freya said, stepping out of the shadows.
"I came to a similar conclusion just now." Loki said, "Though I wonder why she'll have any connection with someone who wants us all dead." He then glanced at Freya. "Besides isn't it Freya's job to keep Valkyrie in check?"
"You don't need to tell me, I already planned on keeping an eye on her, and if I encounter Fenrir first I'll take him out myself." Freya replied as she calmly walks away from the manipulative Fourth Fist.
…
"Seriously what is it you want now?!" Kenichi groaned as Nijiima came towards him and Miu. "Can't you leave me alone for once?"
Miu however noticed the grim look on the alien's face which meant that this was something serious. "Something wrong Nijiima?"
"You would not believe this you two." Nijiima began, "Thor was killed last night."
"What?!" Kenichi yelled while Miu gasped. "What happened?"
"Fenrir happened." Nijiima responded, "Red finally decided to really hit Ragnarok hard by killing the Seventh Fist. He challenged Thor to a fight at the underground arena called The Pit and beat him to death with his bare hands. This time he's using his old name Fenrir just to get their attention and scare them. And no surprise, it worked. Ragnarok's going nuts over this."
"That's really bad! Red's only put a target on his back." Kenichi said.
"I doubt that he cares about that considering how badly he wants revenge on the gang and now that he has martial arts training he's even more dangerous than before." Miu said.
"But Red's still in danger!" Kenichi protested.
"And I doubt he'll appreciate us coming to his aid." Miu countered, "He sure as hell doesn't want anything to do with us. Especially you."
"Still…he's on his own against Ragnarok." Kenichi said. "I'm still going to help him…even if he doesn't appreciate it." He moved on ahead to class with Miu sighing before following him.
The alien watches as the two leave. 'This is the second fist to be defeated by Red or may I now say first to be killed by the vengeful Fenrir.' Nijiima begins to write furiously in his PDA. Red/Fenrir continues to impress and scare the hell out of him. Things were definitely heating up.
…
Somewhere in America…
Two women were relaxing on a bench inside a gym after an intense sparring session.
The first one had light skin, blue eyes, and blonde ponytail hair. She was wearing a light blue sweat suit and sneakers.
The second one had dark brown skin, brown eyes and long silver hair. She was wearing a black and white sweat shirt and dark blue Vale Tudo trunks.
The blonde looked up at her white haired companion and noticed her deep in thought. "Got something on your mind Vanessa?"
"Yeah…It's Red and I'm worried about him Sarah." The now named Vanessa replied.
"Obviously." Sarah deadpanned, "You've been worried ever since he moved back to his old stomping ground."
Vanessa lightly glared at the blonde. "Well sorry for not being worried about the only other family I got right now. I can't help it not having him in my sights while he's out there all alone."
"He's not alone Vanessa. Kage's out there watching him remember and also Brad's going to be stopping in Japan for the kickboxing tournament there. Not to mention my brother's got people out there keeping tabs on him."
Vanessa scoffed, "Kage's only watching him because of fear of him becoming Dural's successor. Brad can't be in Japan all the time due to his womanizing ways and his kickboxing career. Though I appreciate Jacky's efforts in keeping tabs on Red, I still fear that it's not enough, especially with remnants of J6 still around especially Jean, Goh and that bitch Durix still after him."
"I know and I share your opinion too." Sarah said as she wiped her face with a towel.
Vanessa sighed as she did the same. Then she stood up and had a look of determination on her face. "I've made up my mind. I'm going to Japan."
"Are you serious?!" Sarah stood up in surprise. "You do realize that you're risking leading those people to Red right?"
"I know…" Vanessa said, "But something tells me that he's in danger anyways. Besides there's also the promise I made to him."
"What promise?" Sarah asked.
"It's between me and him and it's not a big deal." Vanessa answered while she thought otherwise.
Three months ago at the LAX Airport…
"Hey sis."
"What is it Little Red?"
"Can you promise me something?"
"Sure I can. Though I wonder why you're bringing this up?"
"Because it's important…I know about Project Fenrir and that there are remnants of J6 after me…I also know that there's a good chance I'll lose it and fully become what they intended me to be."
"W-What are you saying?!"
"If I ever go over the edge…promise me that you'll be the one to put me down for good."
"R-R-Red…I…"
"Promise me! Please…big sis…You're the only one I'd rather entrust for something like this."
"I…"
"PLEASE!"
"I…*sigh*…Fine…I promise."
"Thank you, big sis."
Vanessa still felt rotten about keeping that promise. It's already bad enough that her adopted father Lewis was murdered by J6 and now her adopted brother wants her to be the one to kill him if he becomes a monster. This is why she thinks it's best for her to be in Japan with Red so as to prevent that situation from ever coming up. She could care less about J6 remnants following her to find him. Besides she still has unfinished business with them anyways.
…
Arriving at his apartment Red was surprised to see Kisara and Shiratori at the lobby. Seeing him both girls got up from the couch and approached him.
"Okay…may I know what you're doing here?" Red asked them cautiously.
Kisara simply got in the American's face and answered, "Simple. I want to fight you."
Red gently pushed her out of his personal space with a deadpanned expression. "Seriously? You came to my apartment…just to fight me?"
Shiratori confirmed, "Yes she did, Red-san or is it Fenrir now?"
"Red will be fine…So she's serious about this?" Red looked into Kisara's eyes and saw that she was actually serious about fighting him. "Are you really sure you want to do this? I nearly sent you to the afterlife twice. You're no longer in my crosshairs, you sure you want me to beat up a pretty girl like you again?"
Kisara's face turned red in embarrassment before it quickly turned to anger. "Baka! Quit trying to sweet talk me and get ready to fight! Let's go to the rooftop of your apartment!"
"Of course…Follow me then pretty lady." Red joked walking into the building followed by a blushing and angry Kisara and a deadpanning Shiratori.
Few minutes later…
On the apartment rooftop Red and Kisara stood across from each other with Shiratori staying on the sidelines. Red had changed into his sweat shirt and Vale Tudo trunks.
"I'll ask once again…Are you really sure you want to do this?" Red asked.
"And once again I want to do this!" Kisara answered. "So shut up and fight me!"
Red sighed, "Alright then. Shutting up now."
"Good." Kisara grinned before leaping in with a jumping spin kick to Red's face, however Red ducked under the attack as she flew over him. Immediately the Vale Tudo fighter closes the distance and throws a four punch combo forcing the Taekwondo fighter to raise her hands to block them while stepping away to create room for herself. Red presses forward and keeps on throwing punches. Kisara fires a roundhouse kick to the body while on the back foot but it gets caught by Red who then returns fire with a roundhouse kick of his own then a connects with a lead hook. Red presses in with a straight that is blocked before getting a single collar tie clinch. He goes for an outside trip but Kisara unhooks her leg from his own and shoves her way out. She then fires off a roundhouse kick to the head which Red blocks and then returns fire with a straight, lead body kick combo. Kisara creates space for a spinning wheel kick which Red ducks under. She immediately follows up with another flurry of kicks to the head and body which backs up Red a few paces. Red then comes right back with a lead leg kick followed by an overhand right that sends Kisara staggering backwards.
Red doesn't let up and chases the stunned Kisara down, attacking with heavy two and three punch combinations. Kisara manages to recover while on the back foot and fires off spinning wheel kick to the head which forces Red to stop his attack to block the counterattack. Even with that the Vale Tudo fighter is not deterred and he still keeps up the pressure using preemptive head movement to confuse Kisara and get into his range. Kisara tries to circle out to her right to keep from getting cornered but gets cut off by Red's lead hook and ends up trapped in the corner with Red turning up the heat with a vicious flurry of punches, leg kicks and elbows.
"Here's a free tip for you: try using your hands for once. Your lack of punches makes it easy for me to fight you; you only use kicks and that limits your move set." Red commented as he transitioned from landing an elbow to the thai plum and began attacking with knees, uppercuts and elbows.
"S-shut up! I don't need you telling me how to fight!" Kisara snapped while defending against the Muay Thai barrage.
"I'm just giving you advice." Red corrected as he threw another knee, "It's up to you whether you take it or not. But still I believe that adding punches to your move set will help open up your striking game a lot."
Kisara manages to wiggle out of the clinch and wearily move away. "I've never needed to use my hands…I've been able to stay strong with just my kicks…So you can keep your advice to yourself."
Red wasted no time closing the distance. "Suit yourself."
Shiratori however agreed with Red's advice. 'He's right. Kisara-sama only uses kick because of her Taekwondo background. She's best at long and mid-range but in close range she's very limited. Red/Fenrir however is best at close range, and good at mid-range and he's good at getting to that range with his head movement and footwork. His Vale Tudo gives him a lot of weapons for fighting at different ranges and that's just in terms of striking.' Red hadn't even used his grappling yet except for that trip he tried that Kisara defended against.
Kisara roared as she leaps into the air before coming down with ax kick. Unfortunately for her, Red easily sidestepped the attack and quickly got her back in a reverse waist lock and then picked her up and slammed her to the floor with authority. The throw took a lot of wind out of her and it got worse when Red mounted her. Both blushed at their position but that was only brief as Red began dropping elbows and punches on Kisara's face. Kisara tried blocking the attacks but a few were getting through and the beating began getting worse. She rolled over giving up her back to the Vale Tudo fighter which immediately opened her to a rear naked choke and it was sunk in deep.
"Tap out or black out. Your choice Kisara." Red said as he maintained the submission hold.
"N-N-Never!" Kisara replied defiantly, trying to fight her way out. "I'd r-rather black-!"
"If you don't tap I could kill you and I doubt you'd want that." Red continued tightening the hold.
"He's right Kisara-sama. You could end up dying." Shiratori pleaded.
As much as it went against her pride Kisara knew very well that Red could kill her right here and now. Feeling close to blacking out she finally tapped and Red released her from the hold. He gently pushed her off to the side and got to his feet while Shiratori went to attend to Kisara.
"Like I said Kisara you should add punches to your striking game. At least you'll be less vulnerable when someone gets in your face." Red said as he picked up a water bottle and drank from it. "Also you were clearly distracted during our fight."
"S-Shut up." Kisara snapped avoiding the redhead's gaze.
"You're not denying it." Red replied.
Kisara went silent. How does he know? Is he able to read her mind? She refuses to acknowledge that he is right. The truth is, since that last meeting she has been on edge. Her eyes soften, she is worried about him. Berserker is after him now. One of the original three members and one of the most dangerous. Red doesn't know it, but his life is in extreme danger. All because he killed Thor. While Kisara's been glad that Red always took her seriously in the times they fought and she got her ass handed to her those times and even with his fighting style she still thinks Red doesn't stand a chance against Berserker not to mention Freya-nee and Odin.
"Looks like I am right. Something's on your mind." Red continued, "It's up to you if you want to talk about it though." He knew that Kisara was distressed by something. He could see it…heck he could smell it easily. Normally he wouldn't give a damn about her worrying about him but her behavior reminded him of his former girlfriend Kagami when she worried about him, Sasuke and Yoroi when they were still fighting Ragnarok. In fact, Kisara reminded him too much about Kagami. Her stubborn personality, eagerness to get stronger her own way, though it was all for the ones she cared for a lot, especially Red. Too bad she lost her life thanks to Odin and Ragnarok.
"You realize that your stunt at The Pit has put a huge target on your back. Now Berserker's coming after you." Kisara spoke up.
The wolfish grin on the American's face easily told the girls that he wasn't bothered by it. "So what? In fact, that's great. I get to kill that fucker and to think that Odin would send him to me all gift wrapped. How generous of him!"
"Are you insane!?" Kisara yelled with wide eyes, "Berserker's one of the original three members of Ragnarok, second strongest of Ragnarok to be exact! He's not someone you can take for granted. Even if you beat him the first time he's gotten stronger since then."
Red shrugged, "Oh I know that he, Freya and Odin have gotten stronger, but so have I and I have no problem putting them six feet under in our rematch. Then there's that piece of garbage called Loki. I have the kind of death bastards like him deserve all lined up. But forget about them for now let's talk about you."
"Me?!" Kisara asked glaring at Red for changing topics.
"Yeah. While your Taekwondo's good, your lack of punches makes you too predictable. You had no setups for any of your kicks. Why do you think I was able to get up close and easily exploit your weakness in that range before I even bothered to use my grappling? I had nothing to worry about in close range because I knew you had nothing to threaten me with at that range." Red explained. "How about I give you some pointers in using your hands so that you can setup your kicks better and also hold your own when someone closes the gap?"
Kisara becomes confused. "Why do you want to teach me to use my hands better?"
Red deadpanned, "Because I feel like it."
Kisara and Shiratori sweat dropped at that.
Chapter 7 End.