Trick Nine: Broken Chain
Saiko launched himself at his opponent, but as he attacked with a brutal kick, his leg swept through an after image. Snarling he chased the opponent throughout the room relentlessly, attacking again and again, and becoming increasingly annoyed of not making contact.
His temporary ally Urd was not faring much better. Using the Wing Road, she was easily able to catch up to her opponent, but unable to inflict damage.
Saiko heard Urd growl in frustration and spin in the air, the air wrapping around her leg, reinforcing the kick. It was her signature kick; the Gale kick. Saiko, sensing the air being distorted behind Urd, dashed and unleashed a punch at the distortion, but was astonished that he ended up hitting his ally instead. It appeared unbeknownst to him that someone was exploiting his weakness of lack of sight.
"What did you do that for?"
"I'm not apologizing"
"I'm not asking you to! I'm asking why?"
"Thought I was attacking our opponent"
"Well, don't do that again!"
"Then stay out of my way" Saiko growled, chasing the slightest movement hat was his opponent again. Attacking with a roundhouse kick, Saiko growled when he realized that he had hit Urd once more. She crashed into a wall.
"You did that on purpose!"
"Wrong."
"Was it an accident?"
"Nope"
"Err….isn't it odd that we can't hit our opponents?"
"Somewhat" Saiko reluctantly agreed, attacking with a kick, meeting only air. Now that Urd mentioned it, his opponents weren't taunting them as they had earlier. Finally, a movement Saiko heard that was distinctly not Urd's. Chasing after it, he focused even more, not allowing the frustration and annoyances to get to him. Just as he was about to slam his opponent into the wall, someone crashed into his side with a howling Gale kick. He fell to the floor, hitting his head on the wall. Dazed, he shook his head back and forth.
"I'm so sorry!"
"Whatever."
"I mean it!"
"I don't give a damn what you think!" Saiko spat, jumping to his feet. At least Agito had a point. If his ally got in his way, he could take her out. That was what he was thinking now, anyway. He began to attack Urd.
He attacked with an uppercut punch, and found himself hitting someone other than Urd. He heard a "Dammit!" As the person fell to the ground, Saiko grinned. He understood how he was fooled. Someone was using the road of Illusion. This meant there was only one opponent in the room, not two.
He aimed his attacks at Urd again and again, finding himself hitting his opponent. He was about to finish his opponent off when Urd hit him again. This was too much for Saiko, someone attacking him when he was about to take down his prey.
He glared at the opponent, which happened to be Urd, and Urd, the opponent. He charged the opponent, slamming Urd into the nearest wall, sending cracks through the concrete surface. "NEVER get in my way! EVER!" He roared, throwing her to the ground. It appeared that Saiko had finally snapped, and was ready to destroy anyone and everyone in the cube.
His shadow showed itself in its full fury. A gigantic pitch black panther with bat like wings and a thorny whip like tail. It bared its long ivory fangs and roared; its red eyes full of anger. The Midnight Panther had finally shown its true colors, which hadn't happened since he was the leader of Ouregan.
He heard Urd take a few steps back, as did the same for the nameless opponent. Names did not matter to Saiko, not now, at least. He charged the nearest one with sevenfold speed more than he had five minutes ago. His mind was super focused, able to feel every movement, every breath, and every heartbeat that his prey made. He would have to change that.
Having been attacked with a fang once before, Saiko decided to try it out. He stormed at the nearest prey, Urd, and stopped, jumping up into the air and letting loose a fang that appeared as a sightless rift in Saiko's 'vision'. He grinned cruelly as he heard it tar right through Urd. He smelled the blood in the air, and turned to his next opponent, the one he was originally supposed to defeat. The frightened prey whimpered in terror as Saiko's shadow loomed over her. As he was about to attack, he hesitated, sensing someone behind him. He whirled around, his catlike eyes narrowed in suspicion. This new prey was strong. No, he wasn't prey; it seemed that another hunter had taken the stage.
"Are you game?" Saiko hissed, getting into a fighting stance. The new arrival shook his head. Saiko felt the room dampen and get cooler. He finally noticed that his new arrival had the presence of that of a King class rider. Perhaps, maybe even stronger…
"Calm down. Stop acting like a cat with its hackles up. You just attacked your own teammate. Not the best of ideas…" The arrival sounded as if he were chiding Saiko.
Saiko did not like that one bit. He hated arrogance, and it appeared that arrogance hated him back three times over.
"Your name. Tell me who you are." Saiko replied curtly, sensing that his original prey was stirring. He seriously needed to finish that one off.
The new arrival nodded. "Michael. Will you finally calm down?" He replied. Saiko glowered at Michael. "Not a chance!" He hissed, dashing at his opponent who had just staggered to her feet.
Michael shook his head. "You really are gonna be a handful…" He muttered.
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This chapter is like, part one of um, five because this chappie was originally 10,000 words. :P Didn't wanna kill y'all, so I split it up. Next chappie shall come soon ^^
*side note* doesn't Saiko remind you of a very fickle cat? :3 A very fickle cranky cat -/,,/^~_~^\,,\
Super Special Extra Time: Interview with VERDANDI!
Salvo: Why, hello again! Thanks for tuning in for another one of my Emmy Award winning Interviews!
Verdandi: …
Salvo: Umm…Today I'm interviewing Verda-chan!
Verdandi:…do not ever call me that, insignificant parasite!
Salvo: Don't call me that! I CREATED YOU!
Verdandi: …point taken. Get these useless questions over with before I wither and die of sheer boredom.
Salvo: Alrighty! Why are you the meanest of the three sisters?
Verdandi: I'm not mean. The only reason people call me 'mean' is that I hold grudges and don't trust people. Also, I'm very violent and prone to injuring people. Seriously, I'm a very nice and considerate person!
Salvo: That's good to know!
Verdandi: Finally…someone who understands.
Salvo: Do you have a crush on anyone?
Verdandi: Why do you want me to crush people? That's so undignified! I'd rather smite them into oblivion after breaking every bone in their body. That's much kinder than crushing someone.
Salvo: *sweatdrops* I can understand that! You truly are a very kindhearted person, Verdandi.
Verdandi: *smiles* I like you. Shall I show you some of my kindness? You may ask another question if you like.
Salvo: Last question: What do you think of the one who stopped you from kindly destroying those two sisters? I think his name was Lucifer or something….
Verdandi: I wonder if he is as kind as me…such strength is something only a few can achieve. I wish to meet him again someday, in a contest to see who has the kindest heart~ *hums happily*
Salvo: Okay…*edges away from Verdandi* Thank you for your time! Next time I shall interview…Ryo! This is Salvo, signing off!
Verdandi: Humph that is one cruel person to know. I hope he's nice to you, for your sake…