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Well Chapter 7 took awhile yet again not from the girl's fault had a lot going on but now its all settle this chapter took a lot of thinking but hopefully it works out enjoy. Also I am going back and fourth editing around so expect changes if you do rereads
Two days after the events Helena has the Freedom Survivor on course to a secret location to repair all damages. Sitting in her office she compiles multiple lists of supplies needed during the docking unknown to her Noctis is absent from the office. Inside the Dojo he begin his new training regiment having lost at ground combat Bayman now teaching Noctis basic move sets to escape being pinned yet again. They are both on the ground with Noctis trapped in a rear neck choke hold
"Now this is a rear neck choke here do not panic grasp his wrist here" Directing Noctis's hands to the wrist at the back of head. He makes the man pulls the arm that's around the back of the head to the front bending it straight.
"Good now move swing it around your side of the head and escape from there" watching as he slips out from the grab now with Noctis on top ready to pummel
"Wow this ground combat is a lot harder than I thought" Noctis breathing heavily from all the training standing up he takes multiple deep breaths
"Yes ground combat is different you're a heavily dependent stand up fighter your techniques are all base around your body's free movements but when your on the ground wrestling around you get trapped eliminating all points of striking" standing up Bayman still breathing normally called for the end of the lesson
"Thank you again for teaching me Bayman" thanking Bayman as he watches the Sambo master leave
"No worries we wouldn't want you dying again you need all the help you can get while you're here in this world" exiting the Dojo
Kasumi watching from the distance was interested in the fighter she alongside Ryu watches over him from the side. Watching him constantly from the two days of training Ryu had been training Noctis; enhancing his reaction time seeing as how he was rusted from the bed stay finally deciding he was better than he was he decided to test his skills once more.
"Kasumi why don't you test out Noctis fighting him would improve your skills a bit" Kasumi hearing such words was confuse at her close friend decision
"Are you sure about this Master Ryu? Helena told us specifically not to have him engage in fights" Kasumi responded worried about his decision
"Yes I am sure he's fully healed there's no doubt about it have a little session with him he will surprise you with his strength"
Looking over to the Ninja's he noticed them starting to approach with Ryu in the Lead expecting another lesson he proceeded in greeting them both.
"Are you going to train me again Ryu?" Noctis asked
"No I have a little task here why don't you fight Kasumi here I want to see if you are back to speed on your recovery"
"You want me to fight Kasumi? But she doesn't like to fight unless needed"
"No worries Noctis I'm actually a bit curious on fighting you, I have heard you have defeated Master Ryu here"
"I think that may have been luck based for me to match him is almost impossible"
"Well even still let us have a fun sparring match"
Looking at both the Ninja's he nodded to the challenge walking to the middle of the dojo he and Kasumi both got into their battle stances with him choosing his Karate to test it out. Standing still both opponent didn't budge a muscle Noctis knew this will be a challenge Kasumi prefers to teleport a lot during a fight knowing that information his mind comes up with multiple solution to counter such tactics.
Looking at her he soon spotted petals floating by him Kasumi teleported straight in front throwing a knee towards his chest he quickly deflected the blow to the side with a palm strike following up he does a spinning low kick striking the Kunoichi in the leg causing her to fall jumping up he strikes down with a ax kick missing as she rolls sideways. Flipping to her feet she rushes in with two quick jabs bobbing his head he dodges both strikes before another punch stuck his chest flinching back he sees the Kunoichi flipping through the air for a kick. With no chance at dodging a kick flew into her face with him taking the kick to the head; Kasumi flew away landing with him slamming against the mats.
Ryu standing by watched at the two noticing a lot of prowess Noctis exhibits. Both fighters now back on their feet continues the fight with Noctis now charging in throwing a mid kick Kasumi brace for a block only to watch as his feet flicks up at the last second striking her head. Soon a sidekick was thrown knocking her backwards stumbling back Kasumi Teleports behind Noctis striking him in the neck causing him massive pain as he drops to the floor getting back to his feet she does a very high flying kick spotting the attack he grabs her leg before being struck throwing her to the ground going in for another attack he spins in the air slamming his leg onto her. Getting back to his feet he notices more petals he starts to feel the teleportation from her, dodging to the side he moves away from a flying drop kick landing on her feet she felt a powerful blow strike as he does his mid blow.
Back in the office Helena spotted Marie entering the room looking around she notices Noctis was missing having just been here hours ago she wonders where he could have gone.
"Marie where is my Mon chéri" asked Helena
"I do not know Lady Helena"
Getting up out of her seat Helena walked out of her room heading over to his room she opens the door peering inside seeing the room empty she wondered where her man was. Moments later Bayman bumps into Helena.
"Bayman have you seen Noctis"
"Yes he is in the dojo last I remember I taught him some tips to escape ground combat"
"Thank you I will be heading there now"
Hurrying on she soon heard crashing noises coming from the Dojo opening the door slightly she spotted the fight between Kasumi and Noctis with them both heated up from the challenge. Bouncing around each other Kasumi went into a full combo jumping off his knee and shoulder she launches herself into the air seeing the attack coming he braces both arms into an x protecting his head as she begins stomping on his arms. Wondering how he is taking the full brunt of her weighted attack she felt his guard break before getting swung around slamming into the ground. Laying there she plans her final attack getting to her feet she moves in towards the man both of them soon began a relentless barrage of attacks with her charging up her she reels both arms back, Noctis following suit began a charging for a heavy blow soon both of them struck Kasumi striking the chest Noctis dealing a heavy high punch both fighters soon fell to the ground.
Seeing the attack Helena slams open the door walking in now fueled with anger. She quickly approaches Noctis as he struggles to get back on his feet.
"Man that blow hurts" taking a deep breath he slowly rose up soon facing the angered glare from his lover
"Noctis what did I say about fighting and training" crossing her arms she awaits his answers
"I know Helena I was not to fight or train until I am fully healed" standing up he notices how flared her cheeks were
"Good now lets go I do not want to catch you fighting again do I make myself clear" walking out she gives Ryu a glare before leaving slamming the door shut
Walking over to Kasumi he helped her back to her feet
"I'm sorry Noctis I got you in trouble with Helena but its strange seeing her act out of character"
"It's alright Kasumi no harm I was the one accepting the challenge it's not your fault" walking to the two Ryu eyed the man giving a nod
"You did well Noctis but your Karate it is lacking it seems as you're extremely rusty"
"You can tell right Karate was just a cover up to hide the Ten no Tsuki Ryuu. It was taught along side others to cover up the hidden art so I only use it when it is needed"
"If you knew your Karate was rusty why not use the other style it would have made the fight a lot more to your advantage"
"I wanted to see how my other styles fair Karate was my second best if I can beat Kasumi with Karate then it would have been good but now I need to refine it I lost its edge but that is for another time" Quickly bowing he walks out of the room leaving both ninja's.
Walking down the hallway he goes into his room to change out of his sweaty gi. Looking around he starts to wonder if Helena is ok finishing up he went into the bathroom to take a shower. Moments later he emerges with new blues jeans and a black dress top walking by a full body mirror he spotted his grey eye once again stopping at mirror he stared at the transformation once again.
"First I come to this world fall in love, go on an adventure, die now I have a grey eye so much in a month"
Leaving the mirror he walks out of his room and started towards Helena's office. Opening the doors he was greeted to two unfamiliar faces one was a young man with a shaven head and clean cut he was in a black suit along side the other person. The second beside him has a military high cut with an oval shape face both person has sunglasses covering their eyes.
"Noctis meet Will, and Dominique these two will be your body guards they will follow you mostly everywhere"
"Helena I do not need body guards I rather it be me that fights than hide behind others"
"This is for your safety so you do not die again"
"I refuse such help Helena do not do this to me I can fight on my own"
"Listen you are still injured I want you to stay here out of danger until we figure a way to get you back. Also since an attack can happen while we dock you are not to leave onto land after the incident"
Feeling frustrated Noctis turned around and stormed out of the office with both guards giving chase. Sitting down Helena rubbed both her temples she knew Noctis was against this decision but she did not want to risk losing him having him protected would reduce such risk. Walking down the hallway Noctis began getting irritated at the two guards following him before he spots Marie shuffling around the corner.
"Ah, Noctis how are you doing?" Marie asked as she jumps in front of him stopping him in his tracks.
"A bit irritated Helena has these two following behind to guard me".
"She's just concern about you she almost lost you if they had failed to bring you back we don't know what she would do"
"I know… I want to get stronger for a reason so I can protect her there's a reason to my situation"
"Just give it time you'll get use to it"
"I hope so…" taking a deep sigh he walks past Marie and heads to the deck.
Opening the doors he walks towards the railing overlooking the sea. The two following him took position and stood with their back to him allowing him space. Looking out to the ocean he sat down crossing his legs he went into a meditated state. Flashing in his memories he soon came upon the reason for his irritated attitude deciding on playing a painful memory he dove into his mind and began living the same life 10 years ago once again.
"Yo Noctis" Steven called out approaching Noctis a Navajo decent man ran towards him
Stopping in front of Noctis he looks up at true friend who he calls brother. Steven whose height is equal to Noctis has longer spiky hair with a large upper body build having dark brown eyes his facial structure is oval with a scar across his face from an skateboarding accident.
"How have you been man"
"I'm good just waiting on Leon now"
"Guys I'm here" another man rushes in Leon now showing himself.
Leon a German descent man with dirty blonde hair, ocean blue eyes slightly big build his face is sharp with a stern facial feature. The three young teens decided to go into downtown at night having heard a car meet they decided to drop in and enjoy themselves. Walking down the streets they decided to do a shortcut having to cut through an abandoned apartment complex they hopped the fence. Walking into the complex being extremely dark they soon heard scuffling thinking others were here they snuck around a building only to pop up on a drug deal gone awry.
"Hey I think they are dealing with drugs; we should get out of here before they notice us" Steven whispered to the other two
Nodding all three decided to turn around and head back. Leon unable to see in the dark crashed into a glass pane causing the glass to break. A massive shattering sound can be heard soon hearing noises they knew they were in deep trouble.
"Quick we better get out of here" Noctis called out when multiple men rounds the building catching them all in sight
Running on the 3 soon had a few attackers jump out engaging. All three fighters are the students of Nazek Kenshin grabbing the first man Leon flung him to the ground before smashing his face in with a powerful kick. Steven charging in tackled a man to the floor before slamming his elbow into the atoms apple causing the man to choke from the collapsed windpipe. Noctis ran on before meeting up with 2 enemies spinning around them he got behind the first man punching the back of the neck he caused the first one to fall before rushing in with a powerful kick to the stomach incapacitating the other one. Seeing an opening the 3 takes off running again only to be trapped. Leon seeing only opening is a small drainage he knew one has to stay back.
"Damn it we are trapped" Steven cried out
"Looks like we are going to have to fight them all" Noctis called out as he braces for the group
"No, both of you will not fight" Leon finally spoke up the two warriors turned to him wondering what he means
"There's only one way out you see that drainage ditch over there head over there and escape I'll stay here and hold them off"
"No you will do no such thing we are all getting out of here together quick we can take them all on" Noctis argues back before seeing Leon approach him.
"I love you both you are both my brother but this time I will make sure you both live" Striking Noctis on his spine he cripples the man rendering him unconscious before turning to Steven
"Steven get him out of here now I'll hold them off as long as I can make sure to call the police" Turning around he rushes into the fight
Steven now carrying Noctis goes into the tunnel slowly dragging Noctis with him
Turning around Leon was soon surrounded by 12 men getting into his Muay Boran he charges towards the crowd. Jumping up he was upon one man slamming both elbow onto the skull he incapacitate one. Two men charge in now armed with knives watch as he breaks both arms at the elbow he then jumped at another. The next man panicked throwing a punch ducking down he slams both fist into the fourth man before feeling a sharp pain in his gut. Looking down he spots a knife having been implanted in him he stumbles back before getting kicked in the face falling to the ground. Struggling to get up he was turned around spotting the leader of the group he was soon pummeled multiple time before getting stab once again. Leon now at deaths doors watch as lights fill the dark night.
Charging out of the tunnel after waking up Noctis alongside Steven was soon by Leon's side. The both of them fell to their knees as they see their friend in his final moments. Both now leaning in can hear the dying words Leon wanted to say.
"No...Nnnooc…ti...s, Stee...e... boothh of… y...y..Oou.. sta…yy sssttrrroonng…" taking his final breath Leon passed on leaving the two tearing up at his death.
The police had arrived having been called along with an ambulance taking Leon's body they question the two before dismissing them as they knew they were not a part of the crime. Having watch as they drove away with the body the two now in shock knew that they had lost someone close to them.
"Steven I am going to take vengeance they will not escape" Noctis finally speaking now his voice a few octave lower
"No Noctis do not do it you'll be walking down a dark path stay clear of such evil thoughts they will soon receive their just" walking over he grabs Noctis dragging him away
Looking at Steven, Noctis knew deep down he will have to be the one to take them out. Sitting in church the two surrounded by friends, family, and members of the dojo all sat quietly as speeches about Leon echoes throughout the building. Walking up to the casket Noctis looks down upon his close friend.
"Leon I'm sorry we were all weak had I been stronger all of us would have made it without costing you your life" Bowing his head he walk out of the building arriving at the gravesite first.
Watching as the casket lowers the two both wished him a good life in heaven. Leaving the Funeral Noctis swore to become stronger that he would be the one to save those around him. 4 years has passed since the passing of their friend Noctis now mastered the Ten No Tsuki Ryuu took a night stroll through the park having quietly stumbling upon a group of men he soon heard the words he has been searching for all these years.
"Man remember that one kid awhile back that took down 4 of us" a man spoke as he lit a cigarette
"Yeah I remember him good riddance at least the deal went through. But let's head out to the barn they want to celebrate the new partnership with the new gang" walking away the group was soon stalked by a man filled with vengeance
Watching the men jump into a truck he silently crept up behind them sneaking into the bed he soon felt the truck come to life before vibrations of the road travels up his back. Looking up into the night sky he soon felt darkness creeping up his mind hearing the voices of evil
"Kill them all… avenge your friend… show no mercy.."
"I will not fall into the darkness stay out of my mind"
"But at last you will you dare let these men live… giving them a roof over their heads… 3 meals a day… death is the only punishment they deserve accept me let the darkness envelope you…"
His mind was soon overcome with dark thoughts having no will left the darkness engulf his mind. Arriving at the barn the men all exited the truck still oblivious to the fact a hunter has been hidden in the shadows. Watching the men enter the barn Noctis climbed out of the truck quietly sneaking around he soon found a ladder going to the second floor he made his way up before climbing in the opening. Inside he hid in a prone position inside a pile of hay above the group counting down 12 men in a meeting with the leaders in the middle.
"Alright looks like everyone is here lets begin this meeting" the Leader dressed in a black suit pulled out a bottle of wine began his talk of partnership.
Planning out his attack his mind slowly became black knowing only to kill Noctis rose up out of the hay dropping a few onto the guard below. The man looked up to his surprise was soon smashed by two feet slamming him to the floor ending his life. Panic erupted into the barn as Noctis pulls out a pistol from the dead guard he shot out the lights bringing the barn into the darkness. Soon flashes were seen as multiple guns went off. Running around Noctis grabs a man form the shadows snapping his neck before disappearing again.
"Get him!" yelled all the men as the scramble around soon another man fell to the floor having been tripped a flash was spotted next to his head as blood splattered on the floor.
Pulling out flashlights all the men gathered around in a tight group. Having lost sight of Noctis they scanned the area before spotting him charge in drop kicking two more men. Getting back to his feet 3 attackers charged in with knives swinging towards his vitals he assumed the Ten No Tsuki Ryuu. Deflecting the first blade he swung around the man grabbing hold of the attacker he shoves the blade into his neck dropping the man. He soon jumped over to the next attacker having been confused he grabs the arm shifting his weight throwing the man to the floor crunching sound could be heard as the entire shoulder area broke finishing off the man Noctis slammed his foot on the spine. The final attacker panicked began fleeing was soon dropped as a bullet struck the spine.
The last two guards charged in swinging at Noctis his fist was caught. Standing his ground the attack unfazed Noctis as he twists the man wrist bringing him down to one knee. Pulling on the arm he pulls the man in hard before slamming his knee into the face breaking the nose and knocking out some teeth. Pulling the trigger he finishes off the last man before turning to the leaders.
"Wa waaa wa waaiit…. Please spare us we did nothing wrong we are just simple drug dealers" as both man plea for their lives.
Walking up to the two Noctis shot the unknown man in the face before turning to Leon's killer. Grabbing hold he punches the man multiple times before releasing him.
"Please don't kill me" as the man grovels away he watches as Noctis follows him.
"You are the one who killed my brother and for that you all will pay the price. An Eye for an Eye a tooth for a tooth"
"That boy was your brother I am sorry please forgive me"
"Sorry? You're sorry? My friend he is 6 feet under the ground because of you that sorry of yours means nothing to me" reaching out Noctis grabs the man punching him a few more times.
Having the man beaten to a pulp Noctis slams his head against the floor rendering the man unconscious. Walking around the barn he soon spots barrels of gasoline. Moving them all to the center he walks out of the barn having left a lighter lit he shot the barrel causing fuel to leak out. Walking towards the tree line the barn soon erupts into flame soon explosions was heard as the barrels erupted turning his head his eyes caught sight of the fire seeing the flames it reflects in his eyes turning back around he continues into the shadows leaving behind his destruction.
Many days has passed the news announced a barn fire killing multiple men. Having been identified the news link to drug dealing gone wrong also the case of Leon Anders murder being closed finding out the men has been slain. Sitting on the couch Noctis along with Steven watch the news with Steven nodding in satisfaction.
"See told you they have received their just" commented Steven as he looks over to Noctis
"ha..ha..haaahaaahaaaaa of course they would receive their fate I was the one who made it happen" Noctis laughed maniacally
"You did what?" Steven yelled as he stood up grabbing Noctis by his collar he pulls his face in close
"You did this I told you not to exact vengeance it is a dark path you are now walking"
"I will take such path he gave his life for us I will not let these men walk the streets claiming another victim"
Both now lock in a cold stare down with Steven releasing the collar he sighed looking up to the ceiling he knew this day would come. The darkness consumed Noctis's mind seeing the demon inside him he snapped back into reality Noctis back on the ship grabbed his head. Looking back at the ocean his eyes reflect that scene vowing to never walk that path again he takes a deep breath before getting back on his feet. The sun now beginning to set he wanted to forget about such memory he walked passed his two guards.
Arriving at his room he looks over to Helena's door. Having argued with her he did not want to see her knowing another argument will erupt. Opening his door he steps inside seeing both guards now standing guard outside closes the door. Walking over to the desk he pulls out his cell phone. Turning on the device the battery was at 82% going into his photos' he spotted Steven in some of his picture scrolling around he soon was upon the trio. Seeing the picture he smiled at the two before shutting the device off placing it back into the drawer. Going to the closet he changes out only wearing blue shorts he made his way into the blankets before sleep envelopes him.
Helena arriving to her room moments later Notice the guards in front of her lover's door. Sadness gripped her heart seeing as he decided not to be with her tonight stepping into her room she looks out her window the moon has begun its new phase so the moonless night was all she could see out into the sea. Sighing she changes out to a black night gown with lace black floral panty. Climbing into bed she looks over to her side at the absent man frowning at the empty spot she soon fell asleep.
