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Not again. Why do I always get knocked out at least once a day?!
*sigh* It doesn't matter right now. Things like this are bound to happen in a place like Gensokyo.
- Well well well, look who decided to drop by! It's the giant bastard who thinks he owns the place!
God no. Not him again.
I turned to face him (or it). He had the same appeareance as me, only that he was...well, white in any aspect.
- What exactly are you? A hollow Ichigo rip-off? - I mocked him. (A/N: Seriously...)
- Not quite. I have an ego of my own, but I was born from you. Let's say that I'm you partialy, okay?
- Okay, so now are you copying Persona?
- No. I won't say crap like "I art thou and thou art I". It sounds stupid. I'm like your supressed emotions...made manifest. Got my drift? Although I just gained my independence from your mind not long ago...
- How? And since when?
- It seems you're curious, kid. Well, just because you asked nicely, I'll tell you. When you crossed that border thingy, the shock released something from your mind. That...was me.
- Say what?
- Do you remember that bitch? The one that was supposedly your first friend?
- Don't you dare call her that!
- Don't care. Well, my essence was sealed within your mind when she appeared in your life, even after she left, I was still trapped inside. I tell you kid, she wasn't normal.
- ...
- What, cat got your tongue? You knew, didn't you? That she wasn't like any girl.
- Shut up. Changing the subject, why did you appeared just now?
- Even though I'm a badass, being freed after two years of being locked inside that coconut drained my strength. I was just able to watch some of your "fights". Man, they sucked!
- They could fly and shoot shining bullets!
- Blahblahblah... Now where was I? Oh yeah. I noticed during your stupid quest to return the moon that you were critically injured. That was my chance and I took over. But your body was totally crippled! If you had been in a better condition, I would have beaten the crap out of that doc in no time! Did you get all that, kid?
- Yes and no, and don't call me kid. One is just enough, thank you. - I started to get annoyed.
- Oh yeah... I forgot about that stick. Where is he anyways? - he mocked me.
- Right here...punk. - Kraid growled in his wolf form next to me disgusted of his presence.
When did he get here?
- Whatever, I don't care.
- Look, what do you want so I can make you leave? - I asked.
- Yeah. This mind is already occupied, thank you.
- That comment doesn't help.
- You can't. I'm part of you, after all. Your desire to kill, torture, you mention it. I'm the true essence of your dark friggin' self. But hell, you can just call me Glid.
- So you're going to kill me?
- Kill you? Nah, that'll be too troublesome. I just want complete control over your stupid body. That's all. Now, give me control.
- Why should I do that, whitey? Not a chance!
- Dammit, you really are a pain in the ass. Fine, do whatever you want. BUT, if you want a little of my power, just give me a call. I'll give you some, since I feel generous today...for a price. Some control over yourself. Pretty sweet, huh?
- Why do you think I'll do that? I don't need you.
- Yeah. After all, he has me.
- I'm part of you dumbass!! I know you'll beg for my help, eventually. I'll be waiting, partner! HAHAHAHAHAHA!
- SHUT UP!
- Hey! Are you awake?!
Huh?
I'm back already? Well, that was fast...
- Where...? Eirin? - I said while getting up.
- Hmm...Subject A recovered in one hour. Quite an impressive recovery. Subject U is... - she was scribbling again.
- Hey, are you listening to me? - I snapped. - And where's everyone?
- I can explain that. - the princess said while entering the room. - And it seems I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Kaguya Houraisan.
Oh, is that princess. And why the hell are those objects floating around her?
I remembered. You must get divorced of sanity to make something clear here.
End of point.
- Hanta. Raim Hanta.
- That sounded lame, even for you.
*sigh*
- Hanta? What a strange name, and clothes by the way.
- Yeah, I get that a lot. So, where's everyone? - I looked for Reimu and the others.
- They went for a trial of guts. That's all.
- A what? What kind of trial? And why the hell did they go in the middle of the night?
- Oh, just to kill some monster. - she stressed the word monster while smiling innocently.
- Oh. Now that sounds interesting.
- I agree. I...see. And could I ask what monster are you talking about? - my curiosity was getting the better of me.
BOOM!
Forest fires...And I thought I would never see one here.
- A fire breathing one, huh?
- Exactly. - she stated.
Episode 11: Everlasting Flame
Why am I even going? It's not just because I'm interested, right?
- Actually, you just run towards there without any thought after that conversation.
*sigh*
Now that I think about it, I just wonder what were those pills made from. My body feels just as new. No fractures, no fatigue. That's one heck of a medicine.
With that kind of medicine, she can lead any kind of doctor to bankruptcy. Seriously.
However, my mouth feels...acid? I guess I should stay away from Eirin by now...
- So kid, where did that fire came from?
- I'm looking for it. It must have come from here.
I know we are near. I know it!
- Raim? What are you doing here at this time of the night? - Rinnosuke asked me.
GODDAMMIT! When did we arrived at Kourindou?
I knew I should have taken the left turn.
- Next time, I choose where to go, alright?
- Fine. Sorry, Kourin, gotta g...hey, are those headphones? - I asked surprised while looking at the blue headphones in his hands. They looked cool.
- Hm? Ah, this. I found this lying on the ground last night. Although I don't know how to...hey!
I snatched them and put them on. It seems they have memory enough for at least 20 songs. Nice. I tried to turn them on.
...
Hmm...no power huh?
- Hey Kourin! Do you have some batteries in your shop?
- Huh?! - he just recovered - Well, actually I have, but don't you think...
- Thanks! - I made my way inside the shop without his consent.
Odd...I'm not this jumpy. Could it be because of "him"?
...Nah. I'm just enjoying myself. I guess I'm thinking too much.
I inserted the batteries in the correct positions and slots and turned them on.
...
...Huh?
- Hey Kourin, do these have at least a SONG in its memory?
- So human objects can have memories? That's interesting.
- I take that as a "no".
Well, at least these will keep my ears warm. I guess.
- Anyway, thanks for the phones. I'll pay for them the next time I come!
- Hey wait!
I was already gone.
- They always say that......
- Are you sure this is the right way, Kraid?
- Yeah. I'm 100% percent sure. Not like someone who didn't watch the BIG pillar of smoke coming from there!
- There was? - I looked around and found a pillar of smoke rising from the ground.
....I feel so stupid in this moment.
- Well whatever. Let's move!
We kept moving and found a charred space in the ground, along with several burnt down bamboo... One hell of a fight must have happened here.
...Or something exploded. Although that's very unlikely.
- Ugh....
I heard a voice coming near some torn down bamboo. And it sounded familiar...
- Hey, you're okay? - I started moving the logs.
After removing everything, she stood up clutching her head with...horns?!
- Oh wait, she must be an oni, right? That could explain the horns. - I realized.
- I don't know kid.
- Who are you talking to? - the women in green clothes said while standing up.
- Oh. Sorry about...
Then I looked at her face. Is she...?
- Keine? Is that you? - I gasped with surprise.
- ...W-well, yeah.
- Question. WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO YOU?! When did you get horns? Are you an oni?
- I'm not an oni. It's just...that I'm a were-hakutaku.
Okay. Just digest the information slowly...
Oh I can't do this.
- A what? Don't you mean were-wolf? But that won't explain the horns though...
- Things just get stranger here kid...
- Anyways, what happened here?
- Well, I was...
BOOM!
A great flame rose and illuminated the starry night. Keine gasped with worry.
- Oh no! Mokou!
- Who?
As if these were the magical words, a girl with very light violet hair dressed with a light brown shirt and red pants (A girl with pants?) , along with a certain shrine maiden, came flying while evading each other attacks. Reimu gracefully dodged the cards and flames she threw and countered with needles and cards in an always beautiful manner. Her opponent was somewhat blunt on her attacks, which involved basically fire, but it seems she was almost on the same level as Reimu.
- Don't hurt Mokou! She...
BOOM!
- KYAAAAA! - Keine was blown away by a random explosion. She seemed she was knocked out also.
...Ok. This is dangerous. How can anybody fight at this level? Only Shounen Jump characters have these kind of fights.
Now I know how she got knocked out. Besides...
- Didn't they teach that girl to not to play with fire? - I said while watching the exchange of attacks.
- Logic doesn't apply here.
- True.
WHOOSH!
Damn! That fireball almost hit me in my face.
- Hey, watch it!
- Having problems with her, hmm?
Gah! That scared me!
I turned around to find Yukari, which was smiling like...her. No more words here.
- What do you want? Wow, I starting to sound like Reimu.
- Me? I just came with Reimu here for this trial...of guts, was it?
- Oh really? Hmm...
- The question is...what are you doing here?
- Me? I just wanted to come.
- Yeah. Now hag, go bother someone else.
- Rude as always. You need to learn manners in order to speak with ladies.
- Want me to cut you?
WHOOSH!
Damn these fireballs!
- What is her problem?! Can't she just aim properly? - I started to get angry.
- Not at all... - a frustrated voice came from behind.
*sniff* Did somebody cooked something?
I turned around to find Remilia and Sakuya (don't they get apart at least for a second?) with her clothes slightly burned. Sakuya seemed normal, but her appearance showed that she fought a hard fight and she's tired. As for Remilia, her clothes were burnt too, but she looked frustrated and there was not a trace of fatigue, but she must be faking it.
- You lost huh?
- Shut up! I...lowered my guard for just a second, that's all! - Remilia tried to defend her pride.
- She lost alright... But why are you here? I thought you were back to your mansion...
- Well, that princess told us about a monster here, and the mistress got a little curious, so...
- Sakuya!
- It's alright. Little girls are usually curious. - I added.
- Don't call me little! - Remilia started to rant.
BOOM!
Several bamboo were scorched down almost instantly.
That's it! I officially hate fireballs now!
- Hey you! Stop doing that! - I jumped preparing to slash the fire girl.
- Kid, are you going to fight her? I thought you didn't want to fight!
- I just changed my mind, okay?
I leaped in order to face her, but I just got caught in the crossfire between flames and needles. I miraculously dodged them all, but landed horribly.
I need to practice that.
- Don't try to interfere! - Reimu scolded me like if I was a little kid.
- Well, she almost burnt me! - I said while massaging my left foot.
- That's not the point!
- Then why are you fighting her, huh?
- ...Well, this was Kaguya's idea. It's the same for you isn't it.
- Yeah. She told me about it too.
- You too?! - the girl with red pants said - Dammit, that Kaguya doesn't learn!
- You know her? Is she friend of yours? - I asked.
After I said those words, her face was filled with anger and disgust.
- ME? Friends with that BITCH? Never in my lifetime!
- Wow. Those are harsh words. Hey Reimu, mind if I help? Things can end quickly, and I want to sleep.
- ...That's right. We were awake all the night. *yawn*
- See? You're sleepy too.
- It doesn't matter if you go all-out on me. I can't die. I'm what you call an immortal.
- Yeah, and I'm a reincarnation of Izanagi.
- What? - Reimu was surprised.
- R-Really? - the girl whose name I suppose is Mokou said.
- NO! It's just sarcasm. God!
- But still, she didn't seem to be bluffing.
- What, do you believe she's immortal? There's no way. Nay. Non. Nunca. Not a chance. - I said while looking at Kraid.
- Oh, so youkai, oni and fairies doesn't exist?
Damn, I forgot about that.
- But to be immortal and to be invincible are two different things kid.
- Okay.
- But still, she's too stubborn. I have shot her down like four times and she's still fighting.
- WHAT?! THAT MANY?! - I reacted with shock.
- By the way, what's with those things on your head? - Reimu asked.
- Oh, these. These are just headphones.
- Headphones? - Reimu asked clueless.
- I'll explain later. I guess we should finish this trial bef...
- Forgiveness "Honest Man's Death"!
We were caught by surprise. A blue web of bullets surrounded us and dark bullets were spreed. And to top it all, a laser started to appear.
- Holy...
- Shit!
I presenced one of the circles of Hell in front of me. Even with my best efforts, I was hurt badly, but not enough to rend me unable to fight. However, Reimu grazed them all.
Yes, even the laser.
How does she do that?!
- Fine. If you're going to obey Kaguya, I'll just have to defeat all of you. That should teach her a lesson.
- *sigh* I knew this was going to be a bother.
- But still, you agreeded to come, didn't you? - Yukari came out of one of her gaps.
Wait. Now that I look at it, I have seen that gap before...
- Well, yeah. - Reimu answered.
I must ask her. Maybe she can answer how I got there, and then here.
- Hey, snap out and look out! - Reimu warned me.
- Huh?
I looked back up. Yukari wasn't there anymore.
BOOM!
...And now I have immense pain.
- I told you to look out! Geez, can't you listen?
- ...Sorry. I'm going to feel this tomorrow.
Guess I'll need to take out my spell cards.
- Unleash "Red Speed"!
The surge of energy was released into my body. I sped towards Mokou as Reimu resumed throwing needles. She started shooting again, but this time, I jumped high enough to avoid them all.
I can't fly, but I can move very fast. I have been blessed with a sturdy body and nimble feet. I can handle this.
SLASH!
Yeah. I can.
- Ghk! I-Is that all? Don't tell me this is the best Kaguya sent against me!
- Don't assume I'm that weak! I have fought my battles. I've grown stronger.
- Actually, you still look the same as before.
Dammit Kraid.
- You shouldn't let your guard down! - Mokou was about to shoot again.
STAB!
But her arm was hit by Reimu's needles.
Now that's what I call precision.
- That really hurt! But you can't kill...
THUD!
Without thinking, I attacked her with Kraid, sending her to the ground very hard. The spell broke...
CRACK!
...and her spine as well. Oh crap...
- Hey! Are you ok? I didn't mean it.
- Ugh. That was all? I can withstand more than that, you know.
How can she even stand with a broken spine? The pain must be unbearable...
- Everlasting "Phoenix Tail"!
Don't you mean Phoenix Down?
A phoenix aura formed around her and, like a flap of wings, orbs came raining on an arc, releasing flame bullets in their path. But there were a lot of them, as always.
- Why is it always like this? - I was currently grazing for dear life. - Although it's fun.
- Yeah. I agree.
Enough mental dialogue.
Let's try this again. I need a song.
I turned the headphones on and browsed through the memory again.
- What are you doing? - Reimu started to question my actions.
What a surprise...There's a song in here. How did it get here? During the fight? Maybe it hit a part of its memory and restored it.
Click.
A familiar tune came to my ears.
...
...Nice.
- Let's go! Thunder "Lightning Force Blade"!
Dreamless dorm,
I passed the shining card over the bokuto, transforming it.
ticking clock
- Fighting fire with thunder? That's not a smart move.
- Like I care!
I walk away from a soundless room
I swinged Kraid to create an arc of sparks. Mokou countered with flames and cards.
windless night,
Both of them collided and I got near her.
- Shit!
moonlight melts
I hit her hard in her stomach, but I only make her flinch.
My ghostly shadow to the lukewarm gloom.
Mokou's spell card was acting again. Bullets filled my sight. I parried them and got near Mokou, preparing to impale her, but she dodged quickly and shot a fireball just inches from my face.
Nightly dance
- Divine Spirit "Fantasy Seal - Blink"!
Several orbs intercepted the fireball and forced Mokou to close her eyes. Thanks Reimu. I used the opportunity to slash her with Kraid.
of bleeding swords
Sparks illuminated the sky. Some blood dropped to the ground, but she seemed fine. She can withstand pain, alright.
reminds me that
Mokou didn't waste any time and kicked me of the stomach. This made me lose my balance but I used my free arm to recover in the air by touching the ground. I raised my head to watch in horror that the red sea of bullets was about to swallow me.
- Move!
I still live
- Sphere "Cyclonic Barrier"!
Flames met bullets. I was safe, for now. Thinking fast, I tried to rush towards Mokou once again with the barrier on.
- Idiot! - Reimu yelled.
She shot flames again. This time, the barrier collapsed and there was a big boom.
I will...
We were both pushed back because of the explosion and we were also unscathed (somehow). It seems my body get studier the more I fight. We both then rushed again, with flaming fist and lightning sword raised.
They collided.
Burn....my...dread!
God I love that part.
Sparks and flames danced in the sky. I heard Reimu's voice, but I couldn't understand it. The stress of the attack forced us to back down. My hand is shaking. I think I put to much strength on it. I noticed that I was getting sleepy. Then a wave of flames engulfed me.
- Hot! Hot! Hot!
I rolled in the ground in order to turn down the flames on my back.
Great. Now I have first-degree burns.
This is not good.
I once ran away from the god of fear and he chained me to despair, yeah!
Mokou resumed her assault, but she was intercepted by Reimu. How did she throw the needles almost instantly while moving gracefully, I will never know.
The needles landed and covered Mokou's right arm. I guess it must have hurt a lot because Mokou cringed a little.
Ah, what I worrying about them, I'm the one in trouble! My right arm is burnt and I feel sleepy. What next?
BOOM!
Burn...my...dread!
The music isn't helping...
And I had to ask!
Some bamboo lost their hold on the ground because of that fireball and fell over me. Yeah, it hurt a lot.
Reimu noticed, but she was busy dodging the attacks of her that she didn't have any time to help me...
What to do...
- Change of plans, kid! At this rate, we'll pass out. So...we'll need help.
- But that means...
- *sigh* I know. Hey you, are you there?
I'll break the chain and run, till I see the sunlight again.
- Finally! Seems you decided to accept my offer.
- Yeah yeah... But first, we are putting some rules for you.
- What?! Seriously? *groan*Okay ...I'll listen only because I'm bored. Now spill it.
- Good. Now listen up. Rule #1: You won't kill anybody.
- Where's the fun in that?
- Rule #2: You won't kill me.
- Why would I do that?
- And Rule #3: You'll only attack Mokou. Don't try to attack anybody or else we might be punished by Reimu.
- ...You're scared of her?! Coward...
- I pretend I didn't hear that. So...?
- Dammit, I can't you die here. I need that body! And besides, I want to fight that pyromaniac girl too.
- Okay. Go ahead.
I lift my face...
The pain in my head returned. My consciousness was gradually fading.
- Oh yeah...You forgot to put a time limit.
Oh shit.
- Tough luck. I'm in now. Go to sleep, partner!
and run to the sunlight...
Ironically, my vision darkened.
- *sigh* Here we go again...
Third PoV
Reimu was worried. Mokou was more troublesome that she expected. And Raim was crushed by several bamboo, although her intuition told her he was fine.
Voiceless town
Suddenly, both Reimu and Mokou stopped because they felt a strange aura through the field. It was wicked.
tapping feet
Black aura emanated from the fallen bamboo. They were blown away by brute force.
- Whoa! - Both of them yelled as they dodged the bamboo.
I clench my fists in pockets tight
A figure came of out the smoking debris. He was smiling like the Joker. His hair was gray again.
- Holy crap! I feel great today! Now the time to kick some ass! - Glid (in Raim's body) exclaimed with vigor. - But first...
Glid rushed towards Mokou, surprising her, and proceeded to twist her wrist, just like he did to Eirin's.
- Argh!
- Glid, nice to be killing you.
- Raim? What just happened to you?
Far in mist a tower awaits
- Oh, you're the damn red-white. Hey there. - he said while raising his hand.
- D-Damn red white? - Reimu was shocked by the change of behavior in Raim.
- And you must be Kentucky Fried Girl. - he said while releasing Mokou.
- E-Excuse me? - Mokou looked as shocked as Reimu. Also, she was relocating her hand to her right position. - Damn, this hurts!
- How interesting. I never expected you to have another ego in your mind. - Yukari commented while sitting on a gap above Glid.
Like a merciless tomb...
- And the cavehag too! - Yukari twitched a little because of this comment. - Man, there's too many people. Well, the cow there doesn't count though. She a cow...
- Don't call her cow! - Mokou said obviously angry for the offence against her friend.
- Why? What are you going to do about it? - Glid taunted Mokou.
...devoring moonlight.
The response came in the form of a sea of flames. Yukari quickly entered in her gap and Glid just stood there.
- Now that's more like it! Bring it! - he said while brandishing Kraid, which presence was gone, probably because he entered Raim's mind too. Also, he reverted to a normal bokuto.
- Is he crazy? He'll be reduced to ashes if that hits him. - Reimu thought.
The wave of flames got closer to him.
...But alas, he just swinged Kraid like crazy, deflecting all flames, even returning them to their owner.
Of course, Mokou was shocked by this display of raw power.
- H-How? What are you?
- The most hardcore badass you'll ever see!
- *sigh* ...Am I a freak magnet? - Reimu thought aloud while putting a hand on her head.
- That's not what I meant! Whatever, even with power like that, you can't defeat me because...
- You're immortal? Bullshit! Even though I'm a little dissapointed that I can't kill you, I can still break your bones...Hehehe. - Glid commented creepily.
Clockwork maze
- This guy disgusts me! - Mokou thought.
- Alright. You had your turn. Now's my turn! - he said while black aura came to his hand and materialized in a black spell card.
- A black spell card? - Reimu was curious about that black spell card.
end unknown
- Murder "Blood Stained Masamune"! - he shouted as he crushed the card.
The black aura surrounded his hand and he passed it over Kraid, turning it into a black katana.
In frozen time
- How many times I have to tell you, I can't DIE.
- Pffftt. Big deal. I just have to make you suffer until you give up. And this is how I'll do it! - he stated while turning towards the bamboo. - Hey, damn red white, if you don't want to be swiss chesse, you better move.
- Hey, what are you...? - Reimu tried to ask him.
a staircase stands.
SLASH!
In one slash, Gild cut down exactly twenty bamboo with such force that they went airborne for some seconds. Glid then, without wasting any time, went behind every bamboo and threw them towards Mokou by using a dark pulse of energy coming from the katana.
- What?! - Mokou shouted.
- Eat bamboo now!
Shadows crawl on,
Reimu, without second thought, moved aside from the bamboo storm. However, Mokou wasn't so lucky. She, as Glid said, became swiss chesse, literally. Both of her arms had at least three pieces of bamboo encrusted, along with her legs and her throat, but she was still alive. Mokou withstood the pain, resisting the urge to scream with great effort.
bloodstained floor.
- Damn! You really are immortal. Hehehe...I've decided. From now on, you are my official punching bag!
- Raim! What the hell is wrong with you?
- For the last time, I'm not that bastard. I'm Glid. Got it memorized? (A/N: Very obvious reference...)
- Grr...what a prick!
- Nngh...I can still...do this. - Mokou forced her body to stand while she took out the bamboo in her throat and also she took another spell card.
- Huh? Back up again? Good. Now let me hear your bones crack again! - Glid rushed towards her without thinking.
I rush straight ahead,
- Hey, don't rush like that! - Reimu tried to warn Glid.
It was too late for him.
with sword in hands.
- "Possessed by Phoenix"! - Mokou declared with a slight grin on her face.
After she declared it, she vanished.
Cold touch of
- What the?! Where did she...?
Then he noticed. Surrounding him, there was a phoenix aura.
- What the hell is this?! - Glid shouted confused and annoyed at the same time.
my trembling gun
Next, some orbs appeared next to him. These then started releasing blue bullets. Glid instantly backed away, but then he noticed that, as he moved, orbs were created next to him every time, no matter where he moved.
- Quit hiding and show yourself!
- Can you see? I'm surrounding you! - the voice of Mokou resonated near Glid. - And besides, you should worry about yourself.
I close my eyes
He then looked up. In the hurry of finding where Mokou was, he caused a lot of orbs to be produced. And all of them released a lot of bullets.
- You see? I told you so! - Reimu said in a strangely calm tone.
- ...Oh, son of a...!
to hear you breathe.
Raim's PoV
...Dammit Glid. When I get out of here...
- ...Oh, son of a...!
After that obvious yell, my mind was shaken. Yeah, I'll call this place "my mind" from now on.
- Oh come on!! I have to find the exit again?!
- Seems that way, kid. - Kraid, in his wolf form, stated.
- Thanks Captain Obvious! - I said while looking for the exit. Again.
Luckily, I found myself in a monochrome version of the bamboo forest. Bad news was, there was an obligatory black door blocking my path. Why is my luck so bad?!
- *sigh* I have to, don't I?
- Looks that there's no other option, kid.
You had to say that. Well, whatever. Let's do this.
Forcing my limbs to obey, I grabbed the doorknob. I slowly twisted it.
- Come on, kid. We don't have time for this!
Burn... my... dread!
- ...Ah, screw it!
I opened the door completely. That wail pierced again in my ears.
Another memory I wished to forget came back to me.
It was one summer. There was an gas leak in an apartment. I was around there scavenging for food when it started.
BOOM!
It was sudden. A fuse overheated and it caused the gas to burn, creating a massive conflagration that threatened my life. I rushed outside the building as fast as I could. I heard a scream of a man inside, but I decided that that wasn't my problem.
I felt ugly. I regret not helping that man...
But I won't forget that fire. The most creepy part is that...
The fire "smiled" at me.
Burn...my...dread.
Third's PoV
Glid was in a crossfire. Even though he was swinging Kraid, the blue bullets appeared so fast that he couldn't block them all.
- Come on! How many of these bullets she can generate?!
SHRIEKKKKKK!!!
A grin was automatically formed in his face as he heard the shriek from inside Raim's mind. He knew the meaning of it. And he liked it.
- Well kid. You really have your uses...
He then, for the surprise of everyone, threw the katana up to the air.
- W-What are you doing? - Mokou voice sounded confused by the sudden change of events.
- Either he has a plan or he has gone simply crazy. - Yukari said half-amused by his actions.
The blue bullets started getting closer to him. It began then. Dark aura started surrounding Glid, protecting him, just like the other time at Eientei.
Also, it protected him from the bullets.
- Oh! Interesting! - Yukari said amused.
- What did he...? - Reimu was surprised to see the black aura surround Glid.
He then raised his arm as the aura gathered in his hand. Then a black card materialized in it. He smirked.
I will...
- Burn my dread "Great Fire of Meireki"! - he yelled as he smashed the card. His fists, as well as his feet were filled with the black aura. However, this time, the aura took the form of flames.
- Come out now!!
Burn...my...dread!
He punched the floor in an attempt to make Mokou appear, creating a black wall of flames to surround him as he made contact with the ground. He succeeded.
- What? How did you...?
GRAB!
She couldn't finish. Glid grabbed her by her throat.
He tightened his grip.
This time, I'll grapple down that god of fear and throw him to hell's fire, yeah!
- Gakk!
- Hey! What are you doing?!
- Hey! She isn't going to die, is she? - he told Reimu.
- ...Well, yeah, but...
- Exactly! - he now faced Mokou while holding his grip. - You're strong, I give you that, but...
Burn...my...dread!
He slammed her to the ground.
- I!
Knee to the stomach.
- STILL!
He then threw her towards the air. He jumped and delivered a kick to her stomach again.
- CAN!
I shrug the pain and run till I see the sunlight again.
The black katana, which was throwing to the air before, returned to Glid. He grabbed it and then proceeded to do an asterisk shaped slash that created an dark pulse of that shape. The shock send her to the ground.
- BREAK!
He made the black aura gather around the katana, then held it with one hand as he started falling.
- YO...!
KICK!
Reimu had enough. He kicked Glid in the face while mid-air, making him lose his grip on the katana.
BOOM!
Which caused an explosion where it landed.
- ...Oh my, what did he just did?- Yukari was unfazed by the sudden explosion.
Oh! I will run...
- WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR PROBLEM, DAMN RED-WHITE?! - Glid yelled furiously. - CAN YOU SEE I'M BUSY TRYING TO HAVE SOME FUN?!
- Shut up! Can't you see you are going to far?! Even though she's immortal, you could have permanently leave her with a trauma!
- So what? I fight for fun! And besides, you can't order me! I do what I want, when I want and by my own way! - Glid said while pounding his chest.
burning all regret and dread...
- Geez. You're really troublesome. Fine then, if a fight is what you want, I'll give you one! - she said while taking a spell card.
- Now that's what I'm talking about! Bring it!
- Fantasy Heaven!
He now wished something else. Cards flew like fireworks, spreading to every direction possible.
Lo and behold, to his eyes, this was all the circles of hell in one.
And I will face the sun...
- ...Man, now I know why you fear her kid...
CRACK!
- Perfect timing! Hey kid, you can go back now. Hehehe...
BOOM!
Pieces of grey fell from Raim's body as an impossible amount of cards and needles drew closer to him.
- Finally! Now you stay...where...you...are? - Raim managed to say these words as the sea of cards engulfed him.
Needless to say, a great scream of pain was heard though the bamboo forest. Several youkai which were near will never forget that scream.
with the pride of the living.
Raim's PoV
...Unngh...Too much...pain...unbearable...
...Someone...please...kill me...
- Hey kid. Wake up! You aren't in that hell anymore.
Gahh! Too much needles!
Huh?
I...I'm alive?! After that Tartarus of pain I experienced? ALIVE?! Either my body is as sturdy as Hayate Ayasaki's or some evil god want me to suffer...
And it seems I'm back at the shrine...
- Kraid?! What happened? Last thing I remember was...that. Brrr... - I trembled as I remembered what happened.
- Well, you see...
KICK!
Ah! My face!
- Finally! You're awake! You have a lot of things to explain, young man! - Reimu greeted me with a kick to the face.
- ...Why the face? What did I do to deserve this?
- And you dare to ask?! You almost left her with a trauma!
- Uh? Oh! Wait, I can explain! Seriou...!
KICK!
- Will you stop and listen to me?!
After explaning to Reimu who was Glid and why was he in my mind, she calmed a little, I guess...
- So you say that another being resides in your head, apart from Kraid?
- Mmhm. - I nodded.
- Which is a sadistic prick that likes to crush bones?!
- Mmhm. - I nodded again.
- Can you stop doing that? - Reimu said a little edgy.
- Mmhm.
PUNCH!
- Okay okay, I'll stop doing that.
- Good. Now, can you bring out that friend of yours in order to exterminate him? Beings like him are dangerous. - Reimu said while taking out her rod...which I guess it's called gohei.
- I know. And I can't bring him out. He appears whenever he pleases...
- *sigh* Another troublesome being... -she said while sitting down- You know, you are full of surprises. First, you fought and angered Remilia and survived, next, you decided to stay here instead to return to your home, and now, you have a sadist in your head. Somehow, you manage to overcome your problems with ease.
- Yeah. You could say that. Meh, it was always like this...
- Eh?
- What do you mean kid?
I stood up and looked outside. The stars were still in the sky.
- You see...I was always alone...Ever since I had conscience of my acts, my only desire was to survive and to be left alone. Heh, every people who wanted to help me, I treated them like crap. And maybe, as Glid says, he was born because of that suppressed hate. Like it or not, I'm stuck with him. But it was not always like that. Someone made me realize that I was not living at all.
- May I know who?
- ...A friend. The first one I ever had. She...opened my eyes. Made me realize that life was full of many things worth living. At first, I didn't pay her attention. But she was persistent. Those days...were the best in my life. - I said while forming a smile.
- So...she's back where you live?
- No. Not anymore. She moved I don't know where... After that, my days became boring again...until I arrived here. That my reason to stay. Because things get pretty exciting here. And...it seems I almost forgot her.
- Say what?
- How come? If she was so important to you, why did you suddenly forgot her?
- I...I don't know. But even though she was important to me, I forgot her face...
But why? Did something happen? Something that made me forget her? Grr...I'm drawing a blank...
- Anyway, I doesn't matter right now. Even if I worry about that now, I decided to stay here. I only wish her that she lives her life to the fullest.
- You know. You didn't seem the type of person to talk your feelings aloud.
- You think? - I said while smiling wryly.
- But I'm surprised that you're still standing after received a full blow of the Fantasy Heaven.
- Yeah...
...Uh-oh. She made me remember about that.
- ARGH! - I groaned as my body collapsed on the floor.
- Hey, are you ok?
- You...shouldn't have said that. Oh...my body...my poor body.
- I guess I overdid it a little.
- Heheh. You never cease to amuse me kid.
- WILL YOU STOP TALKING AND HELP ME, PLEASE?!
But even though I was yelling, I was happy to be alive. Gensokyo is really a wonderful place.
Third PoV
- Yukari-sama. Could I ask you something?
- What is it, Ran?
The nine-tailed fox youkai, Ran, stood at the side of her master, looking at the shrine from afar.
- Why are you letting that boy stay here? If what you told me was true, that...thing could come out of his mind and attack everybody.
- Oh, you don't have to worry about that, Ran. It seems that boy has at least some control over it. And, if it manages to break free, Reimu will make sure he returns back.
- ...Are you sure?
- Ran, Ran, Ran. You need to see the bigger picture. Anyways, I'm going to sleep. Make sure everything it's fine while I'm sleeping! - Yukari said obviously teasing Ran.
- ...As you wish. *sigh* And that means I'll do all the housework again!
- And do it well! Besides, you need to set a good example to Chen, don't you?
- Yes! I understand! - Ran said.
Author's Notes:
Well, this took more time that I expected.
If you are asking, no. The headphones are not Minato's. I just liked the idea.
Please give me food...I mean review.