AN: Well I'm glad you guys enjoy this story, I really appreciate the support and with that said welcome to the ninth chapter of Dimensional Shift. Last time we left off Azure had formed a weird alliance with the greatest enemy of Ragna. Now the clock is ticking and they have to make it out of the city before the Highlander fires. Will they make it or will they lose their lives? Well stick around to find out.

Text: Black Beast

Text: Characters Thoughts

Chapter 9: Dark Abyss part one

"So Azure you call this reprogramming?" asked the white haired male as a silver girl hugged his right arm. He was also receiving glares that would be considered sharp as knifes from the blond haired girl who stood looking at them.

"Hey I said I would reprogram her, I never said I would change her emotions" said Azure as he sighed.

"What do you mean?"

"What he means is that Nu loves Ragna very much" said the silver haired Murakumo as she hugged his arm tighter.

"Hyahahahaha, seems you got another failure by your side" said Terumi only to receive a blow from Noel who was very unhappy at the moment. He is thrown through the wall and the shape of his body is left drawn on where he had collided with the wall.

"Is he going to be alright?" asked Izanami as a sweat drop appeared on her face.

"Knowing him he will be fine" said Relius as he sighed. "By the way you're also the thirteen prime field correct?" asked Relius as he looked towards the Nu from Azure's world.

"Yep I am" said Nu as she smiled. "I was also reprogrammed by Azure but he did it in a different way, which is why Nu no longer seeks to merge with him. Because there is another version of Nu here you may just call me Kanade, this is not my world so I do not wish to replace her".

"You're quite different from me" said Nu from Ragna's world.

"Yeah you're quite right" said Kanade.

"Hmm, I see. Seems now we have three Murakumos on our side and adding Kusanagi we have four, which means we have six people who can actually fight properly".

"The hell is that suppose to mean?" asked Terumi as he got up from where he had fallen.

"Well you are not weak, but without your Nox Nyctores you are at a great disadvantage and I too am in the same situation. Who knows what lies in wait in this city, we might meet an opponent we can't beat in our current state" stated Relius as he looked over towards Terumi.

"Don't worry we will protect you guys" said Azure as he sighed. "Better to have you two alive then dead considering our situation. There are things only the two of you can do so it will be a great lost if you two were to die" he closed his eyes and then stared towards the ceiling. They had entered an abandoned house near where they were so Azure could've properly adjusted Nu.

"What should our course of actions be now?" asked Izanami who was looking towards Azure.

"We take a break and rest a bit. After that we will move out so you guys take a nap or what ever you want to do" Azure yawned and looked towards Terumi. "You keep watch in case any soldiers come this way".

"Don't boss me around dammit" said Terumi with a scowl. But he got up and sat behind the wall.

"Azure you do know we have a time limit here?" asked Ragna.

"Yeah I know, but rushing things isn't going to get us anywhere. We've been running for hours we need our break or we will break down from exhaustion".

"Although you don't even get tired half of the time" a familiar voice spoke.

"Well, well, well look who finally said something. I thought you were sleeping or something like that" said Azure with a smile.

"Huh? Who the hell are you talking to and where is that voice coming from?" asked Terumi.

"I'm just talking to the black beast. I guess I should've introduced you".

"Ahahahahaha! Now that's funny! The black beast can talk? Boy aren't you full of shit"

"If you don't want to die I suggest you stop laughing. I haven't devoured anything in a long time, I wouldn't mind making you my lunch".

"N-no way are fucking with me?! Please tell me you're the one making that voice" said Terumi as he looked at Azure.

"Apparently he is not, Terumi" said Izanami as she closed her eyes. "The one who is talking is indeed the black beast, it caught me by surprise as well" she sighed and gave Azure a smile.

"Dam straight you're not the only one, I was scared half to death when I found out that was the black beast, well at least it's not a ghost" said Ragna.

"I must say, you never cease to impress me. Although our meeting was unexpected and because of so many things which have taken place I've forgotten to ask you an important question" said Relius with a serious look although because of the mask it was hard to tell.

"Oh what is it?" asked Azure.

"Who and what exactly are you?"

"I am Ragna the Bloodedge from an alternative timeline, as for what I am I guess you could consider me the black beast".

"Yeah you truly are a beast you freak, Hyahahahahaha!"

"I want to kill him now" said Azure as he face palmed.

"Well as you said we need him alive and kicking but if were killing him I call dibs" said Ragna as he grabbed Blood-Scythe.

"Let's not get hasty here" said Relius and he got in front of Ragna. "We're now allies and although it's hard to trust one another we must put aside the past. If we want to survive we must 'Do or Die'" said Relius as he looked at Terumi then at Ragna.

"Tch, fine" said Terumi with an unhappy scowl on his face.

"How long is this break going to be?" asked Noel.

"Thirty minutes is all we get, make it count" said Azure as he leaned against the wall and closed his eyes.

Relius sat on a chair in the kitchen and next to him sat Izanami. Noel sat next to Ragna who was on the sitting on a couch and on the other side of Ragna was the Nu. Ever since they sat down there were sparks flying between Nu and Noel and he was caught in the middle of the. Kanade was in a room sleeping and Terumi was leaning against the front door with his senses sharp and ready for any enemies that may appear.

"You've changed a lot Imperator"

"You think so?" asked Izanami as he looked over at Relius.

"Last I had saw of you, you were an emotionless goddess. Never thought I would see you smile".

"Smile? I see. If I have changed he is the one to blame" said Izanami as she looked over towards Azure. "He has changed me as if it's for the better or worse this I do not know. I guess this is what you humans know as love" she said as she sighed.

"He seems to have the talent to bring people together"

Suddenly Izanami's head started to hurt and she felt incredible pain. She then held her head in pain.

"Imperator are you alright?" asked Relius as he looked at her. "You look pale"/

"Worry not, I am quite alright" she said and her hair kept turning violet to blond over and over until it stopped at violet and her pain eased.

"It can't be? Is the Vessel awakening?" asked Relius to himself after witnessing this event. "Considering the situation we are in, if she awakens were left without one fighter. This is the worst time possible for such a thing to begin occurring".

On the corridor Azure walked over to Terumi who was sitting against the door. "How are you hanging in there?"

"I'm fine asshole" said Terumi as he looked at him.

"No matter what world I'm in you never change do you?" asked Azure.

"I will always be me."

"Well never mind that then. I have a favor I need to ask of you."

"Yeah what is it?"

"When we reach the road which splits into a path that leads to the port and the one that leads to the NOL post I plan to head to the post alone".

"Huh? Why are you telling me this then?" asked Terumi confused.

"Because if I were to tell the others now they would make a change of plans and want to come along."

"What are you talking about? We have plenty of time we can all go to the post"

"No we can't" said Azure as he sighed. "Kira is someone who never plays by the rules, not even his own god dam rules. He might just fast forward the time and we get all blasted to smithereens. To Kira we're an obstacle in his way, it would be more beneficial to him if we all die here and now."

"I get what you're saying but why tell me? What can I do?" asked Terumi.

"If I tell them were splitting up at the nick of time I can make them all go to the port and they can't refuse. But here is the real problem, if I take too long Nu I mean Kanade will come looking for me. I want you to stop her and whoever else at all cost if I don't make it back."

"Tch fine, you own me a big one for this though" said Terumi as he smirked.

"Dammit alright" said Azure. "Alright guys times up, we have to get moving", his voice resound throughout the house and one by one the others began to appear in the corridor.

"It's about time" said Ragna as he sighed.

"Well let's get going then" said Relius. The group of people raised out the door with their destinations set. It was time for Azure to part ways with them for a while but he would not tell them this until the time came.

"Dammit these small fries are starting to get annoying" said Azrael as he punched a soldier away.

"I agree" said Jin as he cut three more down. Suddenly a ferocious growl could be heard and three beastly creatures jump down before them. They were three B gens hungry for action and food.

"What the hell is that thing?" asked Azrael.

"I do not know, but something tells me their not here to talk". Suddenly one of them moves at an incredible speed and makes a small scratch on Azrael's face.

"Oh I didn't see that coming. Very well you have my full undivided attention" said Azrael as he smirked.

"Tch guess we must fight" said Jin as he once more unsheathed Yukianesa. The first one leaped at Jin only to get hit by the sheath of the blade and flung back. It's quickly gets up once more and is ready for another strike. The other two charge towards Azrael who manages to plant a blow making bother creatures hit the concrete. But they also get up once more and are ready to strike.

"Oh I'm getting excited. Seems they will prove more of a challenge" said Azrael with a smirk. The two charge at him again

-Hornet Bunker!

He throws both enemies in the air and jumps above them. "I will show you true power!" he then does a black flip in the air and kicks both enemies with excessive force. They both fall in the ground with excessive force and the pressure makes them create giant craters where they had fallen.

The other one charged at Jin reluctantly. It slashed at him over and over but Jin simply dodged all it's attacks. On it's last strike Jin sheaths and unsheathes Yukianesa

-Judgment: Snowstorm!

He slashes the beast multiple times putting an end to it. "Hmph, they were indeed a bit strong but they were no different from those weaklings. Let's continue walking we might find a way with no opponents".

"Tch that's no fun but fine" said Azrael as he sighed. They were walking to an intersection unaware that on the other street and group of people who were very familiar walked together.

"Are we almost there?" asked Ragna as he ran.

"Were close" responded Relius. "That intersection should lead to the post while the other road to the port. But as soon as they turned the corner they came eye to eye with the worst people they could possibly meet at the moment.

"BROTHER!"

"JIN!"

"DAMMIT SUCH A BAD TIMING" yelled Azure in his head.

"For the record you have the worst luck"

"Tell me something I don't know!"

"Oh just my luck" said Azrael as he smirked.

"Huh? Am I seeing wrong? Why are there two of you brother?" asked Jin as he looked at Azure.

"It's a long story but right now I don't have time for this Jin so could you please get out of my way. I don't want to fight you."

"Too bad brother but apparently I cannot let you go" said Jin with a smile that belonged to that of a madman.

"It took us ages to find you so don't think we will just let you walk pass by us" said Azrael.

"Well just our luck" said Terumi with a smirk.

"Well dammit, there goes the peaceful approach" said Ragna as he sighed and drew Blood-Scythe.

"Let's kill each other brother!"

"So you never made peace with him yet huh?" said Azure as he narrowed his eyes looked at Ragna.

"It's a dam long story but now it's not the time to talk about it."

"Fine" said Azure as he drew Kootenai.

"Are you two going to be ok on your own?" asked Noel.

"Nu can help!" said an excited Nu.

"Thanks but we can do this on our own" said Azure with a smile.

"Two Ragna the Bloodedge? This should get rid of my boredom" said Azrael.

"Azure Susano'o activate!" said Azure as he appeared dawned in his Susano'o armor. "I am the dark void. I am the blue steel. I am the destroyer. With sword at hand I shall slay all evil that stand in my path. I am Azure! Prepare yourself!"

"One thing, you're starting to sound like that masked bastard" said Ragna as he sighed. "Why do you say that line anyways?"

"Well don't know why I'm inclined to say it but it does help me evaluate my enemy so I can see the course of action I can take".

"Can we cut the chatter and get to the fighting?" asked an Impatient Azrael.

"Ok then, choose who you want to fight" said Azure.

"Hmmm you in the armor" said Azreal as he pointed at Azure. "You seem like you will be more of a challenge. I will deal with Bloodedge later."

"I will be the one who kills him so stay out of this" said Jin with a scowl.

"Dammit alright then"

"Be careful partner, he seems formidable"

"Tell me something I don't know" said Azure as he sighed.

"Executing Ars Link! Accept!" said both Ragna and Azure. Their crests merged and the wind picked up.

"Here I come!" said Azrael and he charged at Azure grabbing him and smacking him through the walls of the houses which stood in rows.

"GAAAH!" groaned Azure who then kicks Azrael of him making him fall backwards.

"Seems they already begun, so now it's our turn BROTHER!"

"Jin!" said Ragna as he also charged at him. Their blades clashed and Ragna kicked Jin backwards to gain some distance between them. Jin then formed a giant wolf made out of ice and Ragna dodge out of the way to avoid getting hit.

"Stay still"

"Yeah like I want to die" said Ragna sarcastically.

-Dead Spike!

A giant beast's jaw appeared out of the ground and Jin jumped back to avoid getting hit. He then jumped above Ragna and kicked him head first into the ground and then jumped back to a safe distance. He charged once more and Ragna suddenly jumped backwards to avoid getting cut in half.

"Why….why must they fight" thought Izanami. Unknown to her, her hair color was slowly beginning to change.

"This is not good, It happened earlier than expected!" thought Relius. "At this rate the Imperator will fall asleep for a day".

-Flying Ice Strike!

"Dammit" said Ragna as he continuously dodges Jin's attack trying to avoid getting frozen.

"Is that all you got brother!" said Jin as he tried to slash Ragna but he dodges and appears behind him and smirks.

"Gotcha" said Ragna.

-Devoured By Darkness

"Agh!" groaned Jin. Ragna then threw him away and he felt like he had more energy than he had before. "W-well played brother" said Jin with a smirk.

"Don't underestimate me" said Ragna also smirking. When they both charged in to strike again they were stopped by a blond haired girl.

"Noel?!" said Ragna.

"Ragna-san that's not me…." Said Noel with a look of surprise.

"BROTHERS YOU IDIOTS KNOCK IT OFF!" said the teary eyed girl.

"Sa…."

"..ya"

Both brothers stood in complete shock and dropped their weapons.

Meanwhile…

A wave of punches came from both sides and as these two titans collided the pressure of their attacks shattered the building walls.

"You're not half bad" said Azure who was no longer using his sword. This fight had changed from being a battle into a brawl.

"I can't believe this. My blood is boiling this is the most interesting fight I had in my life. I can't believe that you can keep up with me even though I've release Enchant Dragunov level 3. No you're not keeping up with me you're actually winning this fight" said Azreal as he grinned. Around the area they were fighting there was nothing but rumble. They had destroyed almost everything; the only things left of the houses were bricks and dust. "Alright then let's see how you handle this. Enchant Dragunov level 4!"

"Dammit I barely managed to push him back on 3 how the hell am I going to beat him on level 4?!"

"Guess it's time to finally time to use that" spoke the beast.

"Guess your right, doesn't seem like I have any other choice. I didn't want to use it yet but as this quote which seems to have become famous says "It's do or die"."

"Deactivate your Susano'o. I don't know what will happen if you use it while you have your Susano'o on"

"You have a point. Deactivate!"

"Oh what exactly are you planning?" asked Azrael.

"Heh don't blink or you will miss it" said Azure as he smirked. "Restriction 666 released, Dimensional Interference Field Deployed! Code A.K.S., BlazBlue, Activate!" An unbelievable powerful aura surrounded Azure and the whole city begun to shake. This power sent shivers down all those who resided within the city. One thing contained the same power as this and that was the black beast itself. "I don't like staying in this form for too long, so lets wrap it up before the city crumbles" said Azure.

"Interesting! You truly are interesting!" said Azrael as he charged towards Azure.

-Scud Punishment!

-Azure's Rage!

A wave of punches came from both fighters and the pressure of them colliding made a crater begin to form under where they stood. The wind picked up around that single area making it seems like there was a tornado where they stood. They both stepped back from each other and were ready to attack.

-Dragon's Infernal Flame

The flames formed in a shape which looked like a fang and moved towards Azrael at extreme speed. Azrael Jump and charged towards Azure.

-BlackHawk Stinger

The punch connects launching Azure back but he quickly regains his footing and gets ready to put and end to this. He charges at Azrael who strikes him but he suddenly appears behind him and Azrael is engulfed by a black sphere. Azrael opens his eyes to see that nothing but darkness surrounded him but he does hear a familiar voice.

"All things are born from darkness" suddenly Azrael is stabbed by something. "Darkness resides in everything and darkness is everything" he is stabbed again multiple times. "All things shall return to darkness and darkness shall become your worst despair"

-Tenth Grasp: Unholy Judgment Of Darkness!

A giant head appeared in front of Azrael and devoured him. The surrounding then turned back to normal and Azrael fell on the floor unconscious

"I think I overdid it" said Azure an awkward smile appeared on his face.

"Oh so you think". Azure then sighed and went to meet up with the others. "Guess I will return later and get him after I see how their fight turned out." He then walks away leaving Azrael unconscious but the fallen man twitches and would soon wake up. Azure has used a power which in his mind is the power of the Azure but the question is, was this really the azure's doing? Now he will meet up with the others who just had the shock of their life's.

AN: Well there goes chapter nine. I hope you all enjoyed it. That move Azure used is also an Astral but it's not his. There is also a reason why it's called the Tenth grasp. Well this will be soon revealed. Azure will finally meet the Military Academy students next chapter. See you later :).