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Chapter 7: Nightshade
Later on when all are gathered for the meeting there would be much to discuss. An important matter would be what they do in retaliation against their enemies. The coven had converged down in the crypt. The hikari had reinforced the protection around it with various wards if any intruders decided to be so foolish as to try to interrupt or ambush them in their own home. A stratagem had been configured, hoping it would be strong enough to fend off against the divine powers that may be.
"So, how the fuck is this going to work for sure?" Asked Bakura, narrowing his twin coals skeptically at the design.
"Because it will, Fluffy," scowled Malik, receiving a glowering silverette in response with a death stare thrown his way if he kept calling him those names he despises oh so much.
"Watch it," grumbled Bakura in agitation of how the unstable blonde can be at times, hoping this isn't all in vain, worried for ensuring the protection of his partner, knowing their mates are needing the barrier more than they did.
"We reinforced it. That should be fine. Relax, bitch," said the short starfish, having caused Bakrua to throw another death stare though he received an icy glare in turn from Yami.
"Now, if he bothers you at all let me know," said the taller starfish sweetly, knowing he could easily deal with the other leech considering each of the immortals are a couple of millennia old except physically they're only a few years older than their lighter counterparts.
"Aw, but why? I'd want to fight him," pouted Yugi.
"Give the change some time to settle in then you can go wild," promised Yami, whispering this in his ear, causing a few pleasant shivers to rush down his spine, feeling his cool breath hit the flushed skin.
Shivering, Yugi didn't speak up about it further. The underlying promise of more spurred him on to compliance. Well, at least this one time. Normally he isn't so easy going about things; especially when it comes to physical activities. This get together seemed to have gone well. Their plot to take care of the angels seemed set in stone. That's what they needed to cling onto the hope for, not wanting to lose their mates in the process of this particular endeavor. After a while there in the crypt is when a portal opened up. It's one of the few where those of the Underworld can come to there and back through. Stepping out, Akefia glanced around to notice all had come as promised. Zorc had given him permission to go join them except he would be on a time limit of sorts. The time he's permitted on the mortal plain is about three hours maximum until he has to return.
"Well, this is interesting," mused the half-dead male, going over to his brother, placing a hand on his shoulder, feeling him relax under his touch. "There have been sent soldiers to keep our enemies at bay until we engage them ourselves."
"How the fuck do you know that'll hold?" Asked Bakura skeptically, wondering if this plan of his is solid or has holes in it.
"Master made sure it would," growled Akefia, glaring daggers at his younger brother, silently warning him to watch it, knowing he'd be on thin ice soon enough if he keeps this up.
"Alright then," replied Bakura icily, still glaring at him in turn, knowing he should trust him even though there's no telling what will happen in the end for any of them at this point.
"Have some trust and faith, will you?" Scowled Akefia in response, unsure of how to react any other way to his sibling's surliness, guessing he'll get over it one way or another. "Have you thought of any way to deal with them yourselves? Or are you just hoping that what we have in place will suffice?"
"There are some plans in place," assured Yami, having helped fortify the wards to ensure that it would be an extremely difficult time for any celestial beings to get through, knowing he would fight to ensure Yugi isn't taken away from him.
"Good, you better be right," grumbled Malik, not wanting to lose Marik.
The same could be said for the other shadow halves towards their lighter counterpart. None of them wanted to lose their partner throughout this. The battle would wage on until either side would triumph at last. The unfortunate part is that it would take longer than any of them previously thought before it could even be near the final curtain call. Fighting against their nemesis's meant that there wouldn't be time for a respite. Unease would course through them until they know for sure that their foes have been dealt with in a proper manner to ensure they wouldn't be able to return from the ashes of their celestial dust. What questions lie within each of their minds is the same thing the other is thinking of.
What price do we need to pay to make sure our mates aren't taken away from us? How the hell do we keep them safe?
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"My, my, so much discord in the mortal world…. Oh, how delicious," hissed Zorc in a pleased manner, flickering his forked tongue out before licking his lips, petting the head of his pet python in turn when it had poked his head up to see what's going on as well.
Masster, isss thisss normal to happen? Inquired the serpent through the complex language of the reptilian breed.
"Mmm, yes, it is more or less," admitted the ruler of the Underworld, contemplating how best to thwart Dartz once more, knowing their battle is precisely like a game of cat and mouse, finding amusement in such a game that doesn't seem to be stopping anytime soon. "Akefia should be returning shortly from the crypt. When my beloved comes back then we'll plot further on how to handle this situation…on our hands."
It's not too long after those words leave him is when the white haired male appeared out of the shadows. He didn't overstay his welcome, knowing his brother did want him to be there longer than necessary. Except he had his duties back here that required his attention, making his visit shortened considerably than he would've liked. There would be another time for a longer duration with his sibling. What worries him is how they'll be able to withstand what's going on. The plan that they had agreed on is them staying in the crypt until they turned their hikari. It's agreed unsafe to go out as if nothing has happened. Thus, the call to remain within the catacombs instead of them parting their separate ways. Besides, this would mean he could go back to see Bakura at any time he pleased.
"How did it go?" Asked Zorc, embracing his mate within his arms when he comes close in his reach, not fighting as he relaxed into his touch.
"Very well actually," answered Akefia softly, concern and worry flickering within his gray eyes, brushing a few stray strands of his hair out of his face.
"I know this is a troublesome time for us all. What I can promise you is it'll be worth it in the end…. Soon, the celestial world will just be a fairytale people used to say to their young to lull them to sleep. Darkness dwells within everyone…..in their hearts….minds…and even their souls…. All is needed would be the right push to steer in the right direction….right on the path necessary…"
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A few days later, the immortals had ensured that their counterparts received food and such to ensure they would still survive. If they died then that wouldn't do at all. Having them located in the crypt does ease their minds after all. Considering that they are closer to home helps that assurance to a safe haven where they won't be taken by the enemy. It's at least the hope for them even if it somehow fails. Currently, the yami had gathered in their meeting room. Their mates are being gadded by their Ka's.
"What the hell are we going to do about those assholes?" Asked Bakura, knowing that there are still angels afoot trying to halt their progress.
"I'm not sure," admitted Yami, knowing it's a tender situation they're dealing with. "Perhaps we could try making peace with them?"
"Bullshit," snarled Malik, glaring daggers at the tricolored starfish. "Don't even try that or you'll get us all killed."
"Oh," frowned Yami, looking down with a troubled expression.
"Well, you could try going after their leader, but that would prove to be a suicide mission," interjected Akefia, having decided to join their conversation. "If you ask Zorc for help then I'm sure he would provide soldiers. You want to keep your precious little lights safe, don't you?"
"Don't patronize us," growled Bakura, shooting him a warning look.
"I'm not," glared Akefia, throwing up his hands to show he meant no harm. "Look, I'm on the same side as you guys. There's no point in trying to pick a fight with one another. That's what Dartz and his fools want to happen."
"What do you suggest then?" Asked Seto, figuring that the half-dead male would know a thing or two considering he seemed as if he's experienced this plight before.
"Like I said….ask Master for soldiers and he will provide in full," placated the gray-eyed male simply as if it's common sense, remaining calm even though it's strained to an extent. "If you decline then we will understand…. Just….make your choices wisely."
After that, Akefia vanished, leaving the four to themselves. Each wore a troubled expression of varying degrees. It didn't seem as if any of them would be given a break anytime soon. There would be a time limit set in place as to when they can ask him for assistance. Most likely this matter is one even Zorc finds perplexing. Although the demon king also finds it entertaining how much the lord of the heavens will struggle. Bakura glanced at the others, considering what his brother had told them, knowing while they wanted to do this on their own won't be possible with the individuals they would be going up against.
"We need his help unfortunately. While we are strong together…..those fuckers won't go down with just us alone."
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Peering in the wall of mirror crystal, Zorc observed the goings on in the mortal and celestial worlds. Folding his hands in front of him, the dark haired male felt pleased of how all is unfolding thus far. Hearing his mate reappear behind him, Zorc smirked, glancing over his shoulder to see how Akefia seemed as if he's deep in thought. Motioning him over, he moved to sit beside him on his throne of bones. It looked as if a few new ones had been added to the collection.
"Some poor unfortunate souls decided to try escaping the abyss again," informed his partner. "Cerberus dealt with them fairly enough. Next time I'll allow Diabound to have some fun with the prisoners…."
"When can I do it?" Pouted Akefia, causing the other male to chuckle lightly with a mischievous gleam in his eyes.
"Of course, my love. Then you can watch them writhe to their hearts content until the last breath leaves them and their flesh rots. Wouldn't that be perfect to witness? Wouldn't you just adore hearing their screams of sheer agony?" Zorc purred in his ear, feeling his partner tremble in anticipation beneath him.
"Oh yes," hissed Akefia in rapture of the images that he conjured in his mind with what he could do, knowing there are oh so many methods for torture and breaking someone until they're only a hollow husk of what they once used to be. "That would be euphoric…."
"Later, my pet," murmured Zorc, wrapping an arm around him while with his other hand snapped his fingers. "Your brother and those fools require some help in disposing of Dartz's elite. Here, these should do nicely to help wipe them out without too much difficulty."
Summoned to be sent out is one fleet of skeleton soldiers accompanied by two of his strongest incubi. The Skeleita soldiers that are dressed in their warrior garb carried different weapons. Some brandished swords, spears, clubs, etc. and the list goes on. Each of them are different in their design with some having markings on their bones while others have lost their pale luminescent glow. It depended on whether they had died pure or tainted souls based on the choices that they had made through their lives until the day they had passed away. For the incubi is a different matter all together. For them is where they are ones of the flesh. They are male demons who thirst off seduction, lust, and love of the same and opposite sex individuals.
"Your orders are thus…..aid the leeches in their plight to eradicate the angelic scourge. Have no mercy on your opponents… Skeleta, protect my mate's brother with your very life including his allies. Incubi, if you capture any of the angels then you may do as you please."
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"Well, it seems we don't need to wait," smirked Bakura, having planned on going straight to him when he saw that they would be receiving some reinforcements, having told Ryou and the others to stay put while they went out to deal with their enemies, not wanting them to get mixed up in any of this.
"Yes, it seems like it," frowned Yami, wondering if this would be enough, agreeing on leaving their mates behind because the last thing they wanted is for their other halves to be harmed when this is their fight.
"Have some faith," scowled Malik, having his twin scimitars strapped in their sheaths on his hips, hoping that they could get this over quick so he could return back to Marik for some fun. "Besides, this is going to be a hellish battle, but one we'll enjoy."
The others nodded in agreement. Each of them had their lovers on their mind, vowing to protect them even if it costed them their immortality in the process. They're all thinking that in the end will cause them to sacrifice something of precious value to them. Whether it may be blood or something else isn't a huge concern. What they would do in the meantime is prepare for the imminent skirmish.
Well, well, it seems like everything is going as planned. It's almost too good to be true though. We'll just have to see how it unfolds from here on out…. Ryou, I promise that I'll come back to you in one piece.
Yays! Done with chappie seven! So, this is all I have written up so far for this. I'll be starting to continue further on it now. I'm really excited to work on this further along with other stories and creating new ones. Hehes
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