Onmyou Bond

Ch. 7

"HAAAAAAH!" Both Shikigami yelled out as their weapons collided.

A large burst of energy caused the wind to blow backwards at both me and Yuuma. This battle really was going to be one of the most destructive. Both Shikigami after pushing each other back jumped back to be nearby their Toujinshi.

Onishiba was fixated completely on Rangetsu, Rangetsu doing the same with Onishiba.

"Shin-Shin-Da!" I sliced the In for Onishiba to do regular attacks.

Onishiba rushed the tiger, doing all sorts of kicks and flips to avoid getting hit by Rangetsu's wild slashing. He was able to land one kick on Rangetsu's chest. It didn't seem to do much damage because Rangetsu smirked shortly after and grabbed Onishiba's ankle and slammed him into the ground.

"Gyah!" Onishiba yelped out in surprise.

"Shin-Da-Ri-Ri!" I had to act quickly and slice the In.

Onishiba aimed both of his guns at Rangetsu's body.

"Hissatsu! Bullet Blitz!" The guns fired hundreds of bullets, knocking Rangetsu up into the air. Onishiba jumped up after him and flipped, bringing his foot right down on Rangetsu's head, slamming him down face first into the forest floor.

Onishiba landed a few feet away and smirked.

Rangetsu gritted his teeth and growled.

"Yuuma! Let's start fighting back now!" The tiger yelled out, picking up his sword.

"Da-Ri-Shin!" The boy yelled out.

Rangetsu swung his sword once and a large wave of energy came rushing towards him at high speeds.

Onishiba jumped over the attack, but he was surprised to see Rangetsu rushing at him.

"Da-Kan-Shin-Ri!" Yuuma sliced the In.

"Hissatsu! Blasting Fang Holes!" He yelled out as he began punching Onishiba's gut rapidly, he stopped after a mere second!

Onishiba fell towards the ground, but managed to flip and land on his feet before impact.

"Damn…It's like the punching equivalent of Onishiba's Godspeed Blood Oath Order Kicks…"

Rangetsu landed on his feet with a large thud. He put a hand up to move some of his hair that was blocking one of his eyes.

"Grr…Shin-Da-Ri-Ri!"

"Hissatsu! Bullet Blitz!" Onishiba started firing rapid bullets.

"Ri-Shin-Da-Shin!"

Rangetsu closed his eyes and put both of his hands together.

"Hissatsu! Dark Five Elements Destruction!"

Suddenly the name of the five element types of Shikigami appeared in a circle around Rangetsu. Earth…Fire…Water…Metal…and Wood. He put his hands forward and the words let out a large pulse of energy that destroyed all of Onishiba's bullets!"

"What?"

Rangetsu looked towards me.

"That move can be used to neutralize any Hissatsu, no matter how powerful it is."

My eyes widened. That'll make things even more difficult…Maybe I should try that new In…

"Da-Da-Kan-Ri!"

Onisiba jumped up into the air and started spinning, he then flew towards Rangetsu in the shape of a bullet. Even the wind around him became distorted!

Rangetsu countered by using his sword to parry the attack. Sparks flew all around the area, unfortunately for me though, Onishiba's attack stopped and he was left wide open! Rangetsu took the chance and slashed him directly upwards. Onishiba jumped back, panting. Then I noticed a glowing red substance coming off of him. My eyes widened when I realized what it was.

"He's bleeding…!" I had to fight the urge to run over to him. I can't keep letting my attacks get blocked like this!

Rangetsu scoffed.

"Hmph…Yuuma, why don't we just finish them already? Use our special In."

Yuuma nodded.

"Farewell, you nuisance! Ri-Da-Ri-Shin!"

Rangetsu's eyes flashed red and flames rose up around him, h began spinning rapidly a few times before tossing his sword up into the air. It flew into the clouds, which began to turn grey and clump together.

"Hissastsu! Crowned by the Piercing Invert Sword!"

The sword fell blade first from the sky, only this time, it was about 1000 times bigger than before! And after a while of falling it became engulfed in flames!

Onishiba's eyes widened and he ran over to me, grabbed me, and kept running.

"We've gotta retreat for now! This attack could be fatal to you!"

"But your injury!" I saw my shirt become tainted red on some spots.

"Forget it for now!" He yelled back.

The sword impacted with the ground and a large wave of wind and fire blew out in all directions, crushing and burning plants and trees and when that wave of fire came rushing towards us…I thought it would be over…

Onishiba's eyes widened and he dropped me and shielded me with his body.

"Onishiba!" I screamed out his name.

He grinned at me and then the wave hit, I tried to push him out of the way but he didn't budge, he was hit in the back full force and the arm that I tried to push him out of the way with felt like it really was on fire! I screamed in pain and pulled it back to see it blackened and red. After the wave passed Onishiba smiled at me and then passed out right on top of me!

"Onishiba!" I screamed out his name.

I moved him over to see his entire back singed and burned! It's weird because none of his clothing was singed or destroyed. But what do I care about that for! He could be dead!

The forest around me was ash. There was no sign of Yuuma or Rangetsu. I was frightened. My arm was hurting like crazy and Onishiba was laying there dying! What could I do? I had to support his body by putting his arms over my shoulders and dragging him out of the forest. I had to get him back to my house so I could work on his injuries!

But now my vision was blurring, I could barely stand up. I can't pass out here! Onishiba's life depends on me! I started to limp and I fell onto my knees moments after. No…Onishiba….I'm sorry….I passed out right there, with Onishiba laying next to me.

I was lucky however, I wasn't awake to see the bright orange motorcycle that drove in moments later…

When I woke up, I was laying down in my house. I sat up immediately.

"Onishiba!"

"Ow…Jeez…Volume, kid."

I looked over to see him sitting up nearby me.

I teared up.

"Onishiba….you're okay…."

He smirked.

"Yeah, what, you think I was gonna die just from a cut and a burn?"

The cut had already healed up, I guess Shikigami's cells must regenerate faster than humans. I saw that his coat and shirt were off though, his back must still be burned then…And his glasses were off…I never really got to see much of his eyes. They were a dark sapphire color.

I was quiet.

"You, on the other hand, are pretty stupid. You got your right arm all burned up."

I looked at it, it was still damaged pretty badly.

"Yeah…Heheh…" I smiled.

"How are you gonna use the Drive now? You use your right hand to hold the Drive." He continued.

"I'll manage." I said as I flexed my fingers, I felt a sharp pain and I cringed. I'm gonna have to get used to the pain I guess.

"Ah, you're awake now." Said a familiar voice.

I turned and smiled.

"Masaomi-san!"

He was holding a first aid kit.

"You two got yourselves pretty banged up after that battle." He said as he opened it up and pulled out a large strip of bandaging.

"Yeah…That Rangetsu was strong." I said.

"Ah. So you met the Chi-ryuu Byakko…I battled him once as well, they are indeed very strong." He said as he started wrapping my arm up.

I remained quiet.

He finished wrapping my arm up.

"It also seems you've seen the elements."

I nodded.

"You know, Onishiba is an Earth elemented Shikigami."

"Earth?"

"Yes, and so is Kogenta and even Rangetsu."

"Rangetsu's an Earth element? I thought he would be Fire the way that move he pulled on us involved so much of the flames."

"Yes, well, it goes by the families." He replied, getting up and handing me the bandaging. "Can you wrap up Onishiba? I've got somewhere to be."

"Yeah." I nodded. "Thanks a lot for saving me and Onishiba."

He chuckled.

"Anytime, I'll be checking up on you two later!" He said as he exited, closing the door behind him.

I scooted behind Onishiba and started wrapping the bandaging over the burned areas.

"You think you'll be okay for battling?" I asked him.

"Dunno," He replied. "Could be a while before my wounds'll heal."

"I see…" I replied simply, finishing up the wrapping.

Great…Now look what I've done. Because of me, Onishiba is injured badly and no if we get into a battle, the enemy's gonna have a great handicap, this is just plain perfect…

Onishiba noticed my sulking and he looked over at me.

"What's wrong?" He asked.

"It's all my fault you got hurt so badly…I'm sorry, Onishiba."

"Don't be, kid."

"Huh?" I turned to him, surprised.

"It isn't your fault." He smirked. "I chose to protect my best friend."

"B-Best friend…? What about Taizan?"

"Nothing says I can't have two best friends." He replied.

Heh…well…I guess he's kinda got a point.

"Why choose me to be one of your best friends?" I asked.

"Because, you know your strategics in battle, you willingly put yourself in my dangers, and, you actually care for my well-being." He grinned. "As a matter of fact, you and Taizan are alike in many ways."

I smiled.

"Really?"

For me to be like Taizan? This is serious, Onishiba and Taizan were the perfect team and for me to be like him? Yes!

"Wow…Heh, that means a lot Onishiba."

"Good to know." He replied.

We both turned to hear a knock at the door and then for Suzuki to open it.

"Thomas, did you hear about the fire that happened in the forest behind your hou-" She was cut off as she saw Onishiba and her eyes widened.

Heheh…I guess I've got some explaining to do…