CHAPTER 9.5 : Side-Story to Conflict
An eye opens seeing everything out of focus. A man moves his hands to see blood on them, as he then crawls out of a burning car, pulling his broken body out with the little strength he has left. Pulling himself onto the curb, he then gets lifted onto his feet by two strong men. They turn him to see a frail old man with a pink blossom on his shirt.
"Well, hello old friend. I hate to see you like this but I'm starting to enjoy it."
He tries to speak but he coughs up blood stopping his speech. The old man pulls out a napkin wiping the blood around his mouth.
"Since you can't speak, I'll have to speak for the both of us. I know you passed your information to your cop friend, so I'll be dealing with him regarding that, but I want to know if you passed it along to anyone else."
The man splits blood on the old man face, whom wipes it away as he then pulls a knife out of his coat.
"I'll take that as a "no". So, do you have any last words?"
The man nods his head "yes", so the old man comes closer to listen to him. The man bites the old man's ear, who begins to scream as the two thugs begins punching his head trying to release his bite. The man taking the heavy blows to the head pulls back with all his night tearing off the top part of his ear.
"Motherfucker!"
The old man looks to see him smiling at him face, and then begins stabbing the man repeatedly in the stomach. The man hunches over as the old man stops stabbing him, and the two thugs drop him beside the burning car, leaving a explosive device on top of it. The old man and the two thugs follow as they device begins to beep.
(Oi, oi. They could have at least ensured it didn't beep. I don't wanna hear that in my final moments. Eh... it's rather irritating.)
*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*… *You have one new message, from Hero-cop.*
"Where are you?! The plan didn't work and they tried to kill me. Where are you!? If they're going for me they must be going for you! Come on you blasted mouther!"
(Hehh. Sorry guildmate. I hope you're the action hero of a cop that'll get this guy...)
*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*...
*BOOOM!*
-Present Day-
A silver clad knight holds a man up to his eyes, speaking menacingly as he does...
"Where is your boss?"
The man spits blood onto the knight's facial helm. Unamused, he grabs the man's arm and begins to pull slowly, until it pops out of place.
"Aaaaargh! You motherfucker!"
The knight doesn't stop, and keeps pulling until the feeling of muscles tearing off it felt, and the man's face lights up with dawning horror as he realizes what the knight is doing. The man begs to stop, and so the knight complies.
"Where is your boss?"
The man struggles to regain his composure as he breathes laboredly.
"O-Okay. I-I'll tell y-you."
The man tells the knight everything he wants to hear, who then drops the man onto the ground and walks away.
(O-Once he's gone... I need to call the boss about this...)
The man thinks to himself as the image of his cellphone in his breast pocket floats up to his mind.
[Champion Slash]
The knight turns around, unleashing a large energy slash, cutting the building in half, and thus removing all Evidence. The knight disappears from sight in the blink of an eye, as if he was never there.
(Bellriver... I'll end what we started all those years ago...)
The knight makes way to his target, and as he makes way, memories begin to appear in forefront of his mind...
-Bellriver & Touch-Me During the Strongest Period in Nazarick's History.-
The two friends casual converse like they had known each for years, and not a single bit of good intent is lost on the other, even when poking fun at each other...
"Oi! Bellriver. Can you help me with my taxes?"
"Oh, sure thing! Saving for those kids must be expensive."
"Hah! You got that right, but it's still a man's responsibility."
"Eh. You and your code of honor. If you worked for me you'll get more money and THE benefits."
"You know I can't stop being a cop. Even my kids won't forgive me if I did that. Especially my wife."
"Hahaha, that family sure does rule your life."
"Oh, shut it! So will you help me or not?!"
"Oh, of course. Was that ever in doubt?"
...?!
The memory fades as a group of armed men begins shouting at the Paladin of Justice, Touch-Me.
"Where's your boss?" He coldly growls.
"Kill him!"
The men begin taking aim with various types of arms, including a few rail rifles.
[Lighting]!
[Multi-shot]!
Two different voices eliminates the men in a flash. Touch-Me turns to spot Ainz and Peroroncino, alongside Cocytus and Shalltear with many undead.
"Why are you here?" Touch-Me coldly asks.
"The same reason as you I imagine, but you'll be handing over that ring first." Said Ainz as he reaches out his hand.
"Feh! You've never beaten me, kid. Even Peroroncino helps you. I can't be beaten by the two of you! You won't deny my justice. No! My vengeance!"
"Oi. It seems like you were right Ainz. I'm really sorry to see you like this. Sir Touch-Me." Said Peroroncino in a saddened voice.
Peroroncino pulls out his bow in preparation for a fight, but Ainz stops him with a raised skeletal hand.
"Cocytus, your creator's never beaten Touch-Me, and this will be the only chance to fight him. Do you accept your creator's previous challenges of beating Touch-Me."
A cold breath of air leaves Cocytus, but it oddly feels warm to the touch as the challenge makes his warriors blood boil in anticipation.
"I. Accept. Lord. Ainz. On. My. Creator's. Behalf."
Cocytus walks past Ainz and Peroroncino, standing before Touch-Me.
"Move aside!" Roared Touch-Me as he rushes towards Cocytus.
"Until my last breath I shall never move! Not even for you Lord Touch-Me!" Shouted Cocytus.
What is the meaning behind this unexpected turn of events?! Why do old friends and allies find themselves on opposite ends of their weapons? Found out next time!
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*Author here: this is a little side story for Touch-Me giving things some depth. Also, I'm working on the next chapter of General Chill for those who've been waiting patiently. Im working on a large chapter so I wanted to leave you all a small tease for it. As always, please leave a review or PM.*
*Editor here: Mad_Dan90, at your service. First, NO! I have no clue what the freaking frak is going on here! This caught me COMPLETELY by surpise. Second, if you haven't already, please check out the poll on my "Bio" page, and cast your choices. It will be ending soon, and I want to make sure everyone gets their say before the results are tallied and they're used in future stories. Laterz! :D*