Chapter 8.5: Sapphire of the Azure Sky ~乙HiME~
Part 1
-Hakuno's P.O.V.-
I found myself at the most odd place.
Though I was determined to seek the location of the sensation that's been poking me for a while...
"Brrr! It's freezing here!"
I never expected it to be at the southernmost region of the planet.
Yup, I'm in Antarctica.
In the middle of freezing desert with cold and chilly katabatic winds coming from the mountains wearing only nothing but a Kuoh Academy P.E. uniform...
YOOOO...!
The frosty gust brushed my face, sending a numb sensation throughout my build.
[O Sun, Become Armor-]
Expelling those phrase from my orifice, my body was engulfed with a bright light. The sun-like radiance seeped into my very skin, embedding its essence on every inch of my epidermis.
[Kavacha and Kundala]
FLASH!
Swiping my hand, the light that enveloped me turn into flames as it expelled outwards.
HISS...
The sudden burst of blazing effervescence melted a portion of freezing ice around me especially under my feet.
The P.E. uniform that I wore earlier was replaced by a black leather armor, a red collar and right feathered shoulder pad, a pair of golden gauntlets and leg armors, and a red metallic semi-circle bit with five sword-like blades with golden decals that acts like a cape.
Glancing at the armor that I just summoned, I couldn't help but smile.
Nostalgia came to me, reminding me with my strong friendship with owner of this armor...
Karna.
"Now then..."
Feeling more warm and cozy, I focused my attention on an energy source coming from a mile or so from where I stood.
There was no mistaking about it.
A Bounded Field was erected there... And a strong one too.
HISS...
The frozen ice melted as I step my foot forward,
BURST!
...Before launching myself towards the intended direction in high speed.
Part 2
-Third Person's P.O.V.-
Inside the erected barrier, several black creatures huddled together around something.
PWAA!
A loud sound and a large numbers of the creatures were sent flying as if they were swatted like a fly.
PWAA!
Another one echoed as another batch were batted out in the open.
However, the creatures were determined to subdue their target.
At the center was a large crater. But what makes this crater surprising was a pair of large golden angelic-like wings, who were busy swiping the creatures left and right.
As if it was protecting something...
BZZ
Black orbs materialized out of nowhere, flooding another sentry of beast-like creatures towards the crater.
As the giant wings repelled its invaders, it felt a familiar energy entered its dominion.
[Rosa Ichthys!]
Torrent of flames swarmed the frozen ground as a male cladded in a divine Hindu armor made itself known in the battlefield.
It was Hakuno.
"Artemis..."
The golden giant wings glowed as the lad spoke its name.
"I'll take it from here."
The wings glowed again, understanding Hakuno's words. It began to arc its form, creating a dome.
With [Aestus Estus: The Original Flame] in his hand, Hakuno ignited a blaze on its edges as he dashed forward.
SLASH! BURN! BLAZE! SLASH!
He mercilessly swiped and hacked his flaming sword against the enemies without second thoughts.
Engulfing them in a fiery inferno.
"SCREEE!"
The creatures screeched in pain but Hakuno continued on swiping.
SLASH! BURN! SLASH!
Even though he had managed to bring down a large number of them, the creatures continued to appear in an unending swarm.
Seeing there still swarming in numbers, Hakuno took a stance as he covered his right eye with his hand.
[O Brahma, Cover the Earth-]
A burning sensation etched in his eye, feeling the metamorphosis alienating his eyeball.
From a brown vibrance, it turned into infernal red shade as powerful vortex of highly compressed flames swirled within.
[Brahmastra!]
ZAP!
A powerful energized laser beam launched from his right eye, encompassing all the enemies in an incinerating highly charged red streak as it changed angles, chasing its enemies like a guided missile.
Hakuno could still remember the first time he saw Karna using this Noble Phantasm. It was like seeing a powerful robot shooting laser beams from a space opera.
HRIM!
The overwhelming stream masked the painful shriek of the stigmas as their bodies dissipated.
The after effects of the attack created a mist of vapor as the Antarctic blanket was disheveled by an insurmountable heat.
When the cloud dispersed, there were no signs of enemies left behind.
Letting a sigh of relief, Hakuno then walked towards Artemis who opened its wings in response.
Lying on the cold ground was a beautiful woman with light black hair.
Her clothes were torn to shreds, leaving her almost naked.
Hakuno knelt down as he scooped the unconscious lady in his arms. Artemis retreated back inside the woman's body.
"Lena..."
His voice was full of concern and surprise. Although there was a hint of joy in it.
Of course, it was natural.
After all the female was his close friend and a fellow [Servant].
Not to mention that they have the same [Master].
The Azure Sky among their team...
Standing up, Hakuno carried the unconscious female carefully before vanishing into the katabatic winds.
Hello guys, Caelus here. Here is another yet short chapter showing where Hakuno went and introducing Lena Sayers from Mai-Otome in the story. She will be part of the Excalibur Arc. Hope you enjoy reading.
Noble Phantasm/s:
Name: Kavacha & Kundala: O Sun, Become Armor
Type: Anti-Unit(Self)
Rank: A
Maximum no. of targets: 1
The golden armor and earring given by Karna's mother, Kunti, who felt fear in becoming an unmarried mother and prayed to Surya to protect her son. A powerful defensive-type Noble Phantasm that emits the radiance of the sun. Because it's light itself taken shape, it is difficult to destroy even to the gods. It is integrated with Karna's body.
Brahmastra: O Brahma, Wrap the Earth
Type: Anti-Army, Anti-Country
An Anti-Army, Anti-Country Noble Phantasm granted to Karna by Parashurama of the Brahmin. By calling upon the name of the god Brahma it will pursue the enemy and surely hit, but because of a curse it cannot be used on opponents of greater ability than himself.