Lightning flashed and struck against a raging fire causing the earth to tremble and quake with the impact. All who stood and watched were in awe at the amazing power that was displayed between the two warriors. Off to the side fire and ice clashed in an age old feud that would continue long after the combatants met their ends. In the middle of all this stood a lone figure long cloak billowing in the wind as the major forces collided.
It has been a long time since he's been so excited, I'm glad. Smiling warmly Kuro closed his eyes and basked in the warmth that was his friend. The smile faded as he remembered the long months after the battle against Rakan. Yukimura had been shocked to find out after the battle that Kuro had gone blind, the price he paid for taking all the elements in his body. There had also been that little joke he had played on that idiot wanderer, it had made him glad that he was blind when Yukimura confronted him about it. The worst part was that he had done so in front of Lord Shingen, but thanks to his ingeniousness he had passed the blame onto Sasuke, who had been stuck on scouting in the War God's lands for a couple weeks as punishment.
It wasn't a true blindness in the sense he couldn't see, he could see, but only when something had elemental power in it or surrounding it. It had been hard at first to get used to it and Yukimura had refused to leave his side until General Shingen had interfered. It also helped that a very famous assassin had also been glued to his side ever since that battle.
Yukimura still spent time with him but he was no longer hovering thanks to Kotaro's constant presence. Even now he sensed the ninja near-by ready to move at a moments notice. His calm gray color nearly blended in with the surroundings but if he focused he could find the other. A gentle blue glowed and pulsed near-by and a sad smile curled on his lips. Kura, her power glowed just underneath Date's.
He sighed softly and walked forward a couple of steps his eyes narrowing on the battle between the young tiger and the dragon. Both elements flickered wildly, Yukimura was holding his own well, soon though they would have to sync. When a particular surge of lightning and water elements made their way toward Yukimura he held out his hand. Yukimura do you feel that, we must prepare our next strike.
With agreement from his friend he synced with him their powers mingling and enhancing each other. He saw his sister through Yukimura's eyes, she was far back so as not to get caught in the fight by her side were two warriors on guard. She was completely focused on supporting her husband, but Kuro knew it wouldn't be enough. At the level both warriors were now it would be a draw, his sister knew that as well, but it would be useless to try and stop them.
"Wind Rider?" His query was met with silence from the shadow and air elemental, though he knew the other was standing next to him. Holding out his hand he lightly grabbed the other's arm so that the ninja could guide him. "Is Sasuke chasing after Kasuga again?" A short pulse in the powers and he sighed softly at the affirmative. "That skirt chasing pervert!" His voice was lost as a particularly powerful blast of power came from behind him. Stumbling he tightened his grip on Kotaro and when he almost lost it he felt a steady arm around his waist. "Thank you Kotaro. Yukimura should be about done by now and Shingen and Kenshin are going to be interrupted anyway. Let us head out."
In answer to his words the ninja picked him up bridal style and set him next to Yukimura. The intense red glow that marked his friend was smaller but no less powerful. "Come Yukimura it's time to leave." An angry shout from Date was ignored as he held his hand out to his friend. Yukimura took it and stood his breaths coming out in pants from the exertion. Lifting his head he noticed the crackling glow of Date flare then settle and he almost laughed at how easily he was persuaded by Kura. You should rest for the next nine months Kura, fighting will not be good for the baby. I will come see you then I can to check your health. The surprise he felt in her powers had him smiling, her next words had him laughing. Don't tell my husband I was hoping to keep it secret at least until he got this fight out of his system. Or else he would have chained me to the bed and kept a twenty-four hour guard on me! Pulling away he looked toward the east where another elemental power approached. "Take good care of my sister Dragon! It's time to go Yukimura."
Turning he wasn't surprised when he found his horse next to him, Yukimura boosted him up. The sound of Shingen's fight stopped abruptly and shouts of outrage filtered through-out the battle-field. Yukimura and the cavalry surrounded him, without another word they moved as one toward the Takeda army. Kotaro stayed next to his horse in a imitation of Sasuke who was now next to Yukimura.
In the background he heard a booming voice but didn't pay attention to the words, the countless men in the interloper's army were also ignored. Closing his eyes he looked around him and suddenly started laughing, as one the elements blended turning into one of the most glorious rainbows he had ever seen! He felt his companions eyes on him but didn't answer their silent question. His laughter was carried by the wind and soon Yukimura joined in as well. "For Takeda!" Shaking his head he held out his hand, no Yukimura…for our bonds. In his palm sat a small glowing rainbow.
The end...
A/n: previously I kinda just left the joke that Kuro and Sasuke played on Keiji hanging without any real conclusion so I added that little bit in this chapter. Hope you enjoyed it and thank you for reading my work.
