Chapter XI- The Resolution
Okay, i know that some of you don't like it that Shizuru doesn't really fight, but my favorite character is Natsuki. what else can i say? I mean, you cant really blame me right? anyway, here is the last chapter, and yes, the ending is cheesy.
Disclaimer: i don't own any of the contents but my imagination.
Haruka had one foot on Natsuki's back, and in her hand was a like, medival spiked ball and chain. She wielded the weapon quite easily. Natsuki tripped Haruka and rolled onto her back, then jumped up to her feet. She held a hand to her side, which was bleeding. Haruka fell back onto her butt and Natsuki unsheathed her sword.
"mayor… I didn't expect you to be at the wedding."
Haruka jumped back to her feet and Yukino ran up to her.
"I'm fine Yukino. I just got to get rid of this here delinquent."
Natsuki let out a 'tsk' of anger and lunged at her. Haruka pushed Yukino out of the way and blocked the oncoming attack. She thrusted Natsuki off the ground, and she went flying and hit a tree trunk.
"Gah!"
Natsuki struggled to move, then she stood up. She held her stance as the spiked ball slammed against her sword. She threw it off, and defended another oncoming attack. The sound of metal clanging against each other, and the blood that spilled onto the dusty ground. Natsuki lunged at Haruka, who leaned left and swung as hard as she could at Natsuki. Souske jumped in and stopped the attack with this bare hands.
"Natsuki, take Shizuru and run away as fast as you can, and don't look back."
"Souske…"
"Natsuki, you know the outcome of this battle if you are the one fighting. Run away, and don't come running back!"
Natsuki hesitantly agreed with him, then she took Shizuru's hand and nudged Naisha forwards.
"THEIR GETTING AWAY!"
Haruka shoved Souske out of the way and ran past him. Souske jumped up to his feet, turned around, and then stood in Haruka's way.
"you're my opponent! You fight me!"
"if that's how you want it to be. Yukino!"
"yes Haruka?"
Replied the shy tone of Yukino.
"Rum after the delinquent!"
"you mean run."
Yukino quietly responded before she took off running after the three. Haruka looked Souske in the eyes, then ran straight at him.
Natsuki ran and ran, with Naisha and Shizuru in front of her. She clutched at the bleeding abdominal that was her side. She dropped to her knees, before she spat out blood. Shizuru turned around to see what was happening. Yukino was catching up, and Natsuki couldn't go on any longer. Shizuru ran up to Natsuki, and helped her up. Naisha went to face Yukino.
" I'm not letting you lay on finger on mommy!"
"I'm sorry, but I must…for Haruka, and I can't."
She then yelled out, "Diana!"
From underneath her, a green-like child sprawled out long green vines. Naisha kept close to Yukino, but not too close. She lashed at all the vines that came at her. Each fell one by one, and Yukino's face expression didn't change. Naisha held onto her wooden sword, but then dropped it into the ground.
"the winds blow, and the sky darkens as the moonlight appears. The night creatures fade away as the fog begins to grow. Awaken and defy your power to the one that they call god!"
Yukino attacked, but a barrier of wind counterattacked her, and there came someone who looked unrecognizable. It was as if her body, somehow grew into an older woman. She wore grey armor, mixed with a dark purple, and her weapon was a double headed golden sword. She easily welded weapon with grace, and her eyes changed. It became dark green. She looked just like Natsuki, but there are ways that you can tell them apart is by, their pitch of the voices and what weapons they weald and what their wearing. Yukino's eyes widen in terror, and she repeatedly attacked at Naisha, but Naisha easily dodged the attacks. She swung the golden double headed sword with as little strength that she had, and Yukino's child split on half. A greenish flame covered Diana, and soon, her child burst into nothing but green sparks. Yukino had her eyes even more wide in terror.
"Haruka…"
Tears started to flow down her face, and she was putting her hands up, covering her face.
"this can't be happening, it just can't!"
Souske was panting heavily, and Haruka had a smug look on her face. Souske was basically growling at her, his fangs were bared, and he was ready to strike.
"what? Quit growling dog."
"I am not no FUCKING DOG!"
Souske ran straight to her, and summoned his swords. Haruka just scoffed at him. She readied herself to block the attack when she felt a pain in her heart.
"Ugh!"
She bend over, clutching her chest. Souske stopped dead in his tracks, and watched as Haruka was struggling in pain.
"what?… what… what is this?"
A greenish glow surrounded her and she struggled to stand.
"you think… that you beat me… but you're… wrong. Don't forget that you're… messing with… Haruka…Suzushiro…"
She collapsed to the ground, and she was gasping out in pain. Her body was starting to slowly disappear and Yukino was running to her.
"Haruka! I'm so sorry!"
She slid next to her and was soon holding her. Tears slid even more faster as Yukino started to cry more. Naisha, Natsuki, and Shizuru caught up to her after she ran off. Shizuru was in shock. She was going to lose her friend, and that Yukino was going to lose the one that she loved the most.
"Shizuru, we have to go. This doesn't involve us right now."
"But it involves me Natsuki. Doesn't it?"
"…"
Natsuki stayed silent after that. They both knew the fate of fighting with your child, and what happened when you lose. Natsuki stood, and held onto her right arm with her left hand. Haruka was glaring at Natsuki.
"you better… take care of… her or else… I'm going after… you…"
"don't worry. I'll protect her even of it cost me my life."
And while Natsuki said that, she brought up her left hand and patted it against her chest plate. Haruka smiled weakly, and then closed her eyes as she softly whispered, "goodbye Yukino." after she lastly said that, she burst into green sparks and Yukino was reaching upwards.
"Haruka… Haruka!"
She was in tears, and she was overflowing. Shizuru was almost to the edge of crying. She walked to Yukino, kneeled down and then she hugged her. Yukino hugged her back, and she was just in so much pain. Natsuki had a forlorn face, while Naisha was starting to feel mad at herself, but was also sad for her. Shizuru was crying softly for losing one of her closest friends. Natsuki came up to Shizuru and hugged her, then stood up with her in her arms.
"I need to know, does your heart belong with me, or with your people?"
Shizuru didn't even have to think.
"my heart belongs with you my Natsuki."
And while she said that, she rested her head against Natsuki's shoulder. Natsuki had doubtfulness in her eyes.
"if your heart truly belongs with me, then come with me, if not then stay here with Yukino."
And just when everything was going well, this had to happen. Shizuru took one last look at Yukino then nodded to Natsuki. Natsuki smiled and they ran off, with everyone but Yukino following her.
The cabin was in view, although it was miles away. Natsuki and the gang were keeping an eye out for anything that would cause a threat. They treated ahead, with their eyes set on the cabin ahead. When they thought the coast was clear, they slowed down to catch their breath. But, unknown to them, there was a black shadow lurking in the trees, watching them. Everyone was too busy to notice the shadow, but then it lurked closer and closer, until it came close to Natsuki. But unfortunately, Natsuki wasnt paying much attention when the shadow grabbed her and she turned around to see who it was.
"Takeda!"
She ducked down and kicked him in the face with both her feet. Takeda stumbled back and Naisha runs to where the cry was heard. He moves the hand from his face and he glares angrily at her.
"Takeda! You fucking bitch!"
"Natsuki, by the orders of the long himself, you are herby charged with kidnapping and rape. How do you plead?"
"give me one good reason on why I should say anything to your ugly face!"
"then I have no choice but to take you in myself!"
"Mama!"
Natsuki and Takeda turned their attention to the little girl that stood watching them.
"Naisha, leave this to mommy. Just watch Shizuru. I'm trusting you."
Naisha ran off before Takeda could grab her. Natsuki stood in his way and she said, "this is between you and me. Not her."
Takeda drew his sword and Natsuki chanted, "Rin, Pyou, Tou, Sha, Kai, Jin,Retsu, Zai, Zen, Kuji-in, dna esir!"
Now, Takeda was in for a suprise, for he didn't know this about Natsuki. Her long dark blue hair turned into a endless night black and her eyes turned into a brighter green. Her round ears also turned slightly pointed. The sacred armor she wore darkened to the same color as her black armor and that the sword that was in her hand, well let's say that it was in for a complete transformation. The blade, it just transformed into a silver blade, but there an imprint was made. The almighty Duran was imprinted on the blade. The hilt, it changed into a metal-ish type of bottom. The colors blue and white covered the design and ice frost was steaming off the blade. She swung it with enough strength, that tree next to her sliced and there ice glazed the inner side. Takeda, his eyes grew wide for he was branded a coward by Natsuki and of course, he is one. She yelled out, "Duran!"
The mighty black steed ran to her and stopped by her.
"og ot eht yaw taht uoy ecno erew, dna wohs em ruoy eurt morf!"
She chanted and Duran also went underneath a total transformation. The black short fur that was covering him, it tore into pieces and underneath, was a metal wolf with large caliber pistols on his brod shoulders. Duran bared his teeth at Takeda, and he tripled his normal size. Takeda stumbled back and he was on the edge of peeing his pants, or his metal leggings. Natsuki walked very slowly up to him, and he was just scooting away from her. She reached for his collar, and pulled him up.
"you know, if you think about hurting me and all the people I love, then just hope that I don't find you first."
She threw him against a tree and he groaned out in pain.
"now, lets give you something to remember us by. Duran!"
The metallic wolf howled and he lunged at Takeda. Takeda lifted his sword and defended himself off of Duran. The metal wolf jumped off and Natsuki ran and him, and she bared her sword. Takeda raised his sword and he tried to fend her off, but Natsuki was too strong for him. She cut his sword and into the side of his abdominal. Takeda screamed out in pain, and Natsuki slid her sword out of his weak body. She lased to the side of her to get the blood off of her sword. Duran runs up to her and she looks at the whimpering Takeda who has snuggled up to a tree.
"remember what has happened here, or next time, you'll find yourself in a grave."
And she walked off with Duran following her.
Shizuru and the group came into view and that Natsuki was still in her demon form, as well as Duran. They ran up to her and Shizuru was curious on what happened with Takeda. Natsuki shrugged and flipped her hair with her right hand. She sheathed her sword and Souske came running up to her.
"well, that's something that you don't see every day."
"he was getting on my nerves, what else did you expect?"
"yeah, yeah."
He sighed then ran his fingers through his white hair. Shizuru came up to Natsuki and was curious on what else that she hid from her. Naisha ran up to Natsuki and hugged her.
"mommy!"
"okay,okay. I told you that I would take care of it, right?"
Naisha nodded her head in approval and then Natsuki went to Shizuru.
"did you get hurt?"
"no, I'm fine."
Replied the slick Kyoto-bent accent of Shizuru. Natsuki took a breath of relief, and smiled warmly at Shizuru. She hugged her and they continued walking to the cabin. Natsuki kept a close eye on Shizuru especially. They were able to make it to the cabin this time without anyone or anything getting in their way. Natsuki opened the door and let Shizuru in.
"I remember this place."
Shizuru thought to herself, and she looked at everything that there was. The couch, it still looked as if it was new. Memories of this place flooded Shizuru as she once got to know Natsuki. She looked back at Natsuki, who went back to her normal form and so did the rest of them. Shizuru smiled sweetly at them, and they gave her a nod. Natsuki came up to Shizuru and kissed her.
"ara, now this feels good."
Shizuru thought to herself before Natsuki broke the kiss.
"hey Shizuru?"
"yes my Natsuki?"
Natsuki leaned closer to her ear and she said, "do you think that we could fight like before?"
Shizuru smiled and nodded her head before she summoned her nagita. The red blade, then the staff which appeared before her. She easily handled the weapon with so much grace, that even Natsuki couldn't tear her eyes away. She let a smile come upon her face, and a real smile, while Natsuki walked outside and readied herself. Shizuru walked outside to meet Natsuki, and she waited for her call. Natsuki gently pulled her sword and waited as Shizuru edged closer to her.
AT THE CASTLE…
Yukino stood on the porch of the castle, and listened close to what the king was saying. After Shizuru ran away, they had to find a suitable replacement for the 'runaway princess'. The king threw a fit after that and he had no heir for the throne, and that his only daughter had ran away with the black knight, his enemy, and past captain of the elite guards. A scowl came upon his face, and he overlooked the letter of who the woman that Reito was to marry. He sighed and looked out the window. Yukino sighed softly before Mai, with Mikoto slumped against her, came out to call her. She nodded and followed Mai and Mikoto into the castle, while she had Haruka's badge in her arm. Takeda stumbled in front if the king and he slumped to the ground, whilst he held tightly onto his bleeding side. The king looked at him with anger flaring in his blue eyes.
"what do you have to report, Takeda?"
He spat out his name as much with dispose as he could. A shed of sweat ran down his face, and he swallowed the last of his saliva before he spoke.
"your majesty, the black knight other known as Natsuki gas escaped with…"
"with WHAT?"
He swallowed one more time before he continued.
"she has escaped with your daughter, and had defeated me in battle."
The king stood up abruptly, and looked at Takeda with the ugliest look ever seen from him, even grosser that what he did to Natsuki.
"you're pathetic. Tate!"
The man came right away and bowed his head.
"yes? What is it that you need?"
"go and fetch Mai and her other friend."
"right away sir."
And after that, Tate left and Takeda was swearing neviously.
"w-what are you g-going to do s-sir?"
"just wait and see."
Takeda wanted to run off and get away, but he couldn't, or who knows what else would happen. Can you guess what's going to happen next? Mai enters the room, and Takeda is tied up so that he wouldn't leave. The king looks at Mai before he speaks.
"Mai, I want you to dispose of this useless man. Make him suffer for not getting back my daughter!"
Mai hesitated, then she nodded. She closed her eyes before she summoned her element. Rings of fire surrounded her wrists and ankles. It cooled and turned into a golden pipe, then green flames popped out in four areas in each golden ring. She slowly opened her eyes as she yelled out, "Kagushuchi!"
A yellow blade with a red hilt came out from her chest and flames roared into the room. A white flame child appeared with the sword stabbed into the roof of his mouth and to the bottom. He let out a monstrous roar, and then he looked at Takeda. Mai still could not believe that she was doing this. She took in a deep breath before she yelled out his name. He raised his head and swallows in a deep breath, then a large lump started to swell up in his throat. Takeda's green eyes grew wide on terror, and that he was going to die. When it reached his mouth, flames burst out and burned Takeda alive. "AAAAAAAHHHHH!"
WITH NAO AND CHIE…
Nao and Chie watched to whole episode that Natsuki had caused. Their mouths were open wide as they could go, and Nao almost slipped off her spot on the tree branch. She quickly grappled reality and fastened her hand on the flimsy wood branch.
"what the hell happened!"
Nao grabbed Chie by her shoulder and shook her violently. Chie grabbed onto Nao and slapped her across her face.
"calm down! I don't know as much as you either!"
She huffed out and crossed her arms across her chest. She turned to where Natsuki and Shizuru was fighting. They matched in perfect harmony, not a foot out of step. They both sighed at the same time. Nao was the first one to break the contact.
"what do we do now?"
"I don't know really. I'm still trying to figure that out as well."
She looked down at Natsuki, and she looked so happy, even more happy than they had even seen her. They watched Natsuki hold herself against the strong attacks of Shizuru. Chie watched and observed how the two reacted to each other. Chie sighed before she spoke.
"come on Nao, Natsuki won't be back for a while, so let's just go."
"WHAT? How can you say that and just walk away?!"
"NAO! Just look at her! Have you sen her looks as happy as she is now?"
"…"
Nao stayed silent and Chie turned the other way and left. Shortly after, Nao did the same thing. They went back to the town of Rebellion and they stayed there.
Back with Natsuki and Shizuru
Their blades crossed each other and Natsuki was having fun. She held herself well against her, and with the lack of not practicing for five years, she did pretty good. She sidestepped her and twisted her sword to the ground before she pulled suddenly up. The sword went flying up in the air, and it stabbed the ground as it landed. Shizuru raised her red blade at Natsuki, who was unarmed.
"very well done."
She pushed down the blade and walked to her. Shizuru lowered her weapon to let Natsuki hug her.
"you know, I regret every moment that I hid from you."
"ara, that I know, but what made you change your mind?"
"that I couldn't live another moment without you."
And they shared a passionate kiss then and there.
The End.
OVA-1
Tomoe and Shizuru turned to see Natsuki splashing around in the fountain. Shizuru held in a small giggle as Tomoe ran up to her and yanked said girl out of the water.
"What are YOU doing here?!"
Natsuki shook off the water and it splashed on Tomoe as she was wringing out her hair.
"What im doing is my job. Orders from the king himself He told me to keep a close eye on you when you talk to Shizuru alone."
"whay would he do that?"
"I cant tell you."
Natsuki streached out the words and was wving her finger at her. Tomoe got mad and shoved Natsuki back into the fountain.
"What would you know? you have no idea on how i feel-"
Tomoe shut up after that, then e\walked sheepishly to Shizuru.
"I'm sorry that you had to witness that."
Shizuru wanted to shove Tomoe away and to run over to where Natsuki was climbing back out of the fountain. but Tomoe had gotten a firm grip on her.
"Shizuru-onee-sama, no, Shizuru.
"Tomoe blushed slightly at the sound of her name, no added suffix. she knelt on one knee and brought out a small white box.
"Shizuru, will you marry me?"
"..."
「Kruger
