"Black Wind & Crimson Flame"
"Part I"
"She's hurt."
It wasn't a question. No anger, no hurt. It was just a simple statement, as if he was letting him know of his deeds.
"You hurt her."
His eyes were cold, just like ice- tinged with blue threatening to overcome the warm muddy brown. He'd heard her scream, he'd heard her pleading him to stop- that filth had his fiery princess beg and even then he didn't stop. Only he knew how much pain could bring his wife to her knees. He took notice not to let his gaze fall on her beaten form as he fixed them on the hooded devil because he was sure, one look at her crumpled, bleeding body and he won't be able to fight. He needed his concentration and strength, to fight him, to punish him for his deed.
"Ah, Welcome! Welcome!" He sound pleased behind that cloak. "I've been waiting so long for this moment."
"You won't have much longer to rejoice the union, I'm afraid. For I've much better plans for you instead."
"Really? I'm so glad we share the same emotion." He mocked. "But before that, perhaps, you'd like to know me better?"
"If you're referring to that handsome face of yours," Kazuma returned the sarcasm, " I have no intention to mar my thoughts with such a gruesome memory."
Kazuma watched as he shifted, anger evident in his burning ki. His hands moved fluidly forming a stance, so did his legs. He was ready to fight and Kazuma couldn't be more pleased. He hadn't felt the need to destroy something so badly or to hurt someone beyond limits like he was at the moment. His fights were purely moral- either in self-defense or to protect some one. But tonight was different, tonight he wanted to fight solely for the purpose to hurt, to inflict pain. Tonight he'd fight to avenge.
"Perhaps you should hold that sharp tongue of yours," He hissed. "Your wife had one too, and look where that has gotten her now."
Kazuma's jaw throbbed at his words and winds bellowed outside the cave. The low fire swayed and cast ghostly shadows all over the walls. Chilling winds whirled into the cave, whipping at their faces. He smirked under the hood.
"The contractor is losing his control! I'd never thought to have seen the day!" He mused gleefully . " You must care for her a lot….wish you had only cared a little about Tsui…"
His back connected with the stone walls hard but he was quick to regain his footing, prepared to attack and defend. Finally, he's cracked!
"Don't .you. dare"
Ice blue eyes were burning, all traces of softness gone He'd had his limit. No more. He attacked again, sharp wind blades aimed at his opponent. But he dodged. Kazuma sent another blast of wind towards his direction while turning and erecting a wind shield at the same time, thus blocking the energy ball aimed at him.. He attacked again and he ducked. Kazuma calculated the time and direction of his reflexes within a short time and continued to send wind blades accordingly, narrowly missing or barely touching.
He understood that it would not do to play the contractor like his wife, for he was much powerful and experienced and it was becoming harder and harder to dodge his blades. He needed to attack.
The sudden change in his tactic didn't get Kazuma off guard because he was on alert, even though he was fighting fueled with rage, he knew he was fighting for someone, someone who needed him, now, at this moment more than anything else. Kazuma retaliated with ease as he attacked continuously , his wind barrier cracking ever slowly. The green, yellow and purple balls zoomed past and around him but his wind barriers were cracking ever so slightly. His wind blades had barely grazed his opponent, nothing but a few cuts and minor bruises.
They both eyed each other with cold measure. neither of them willing to give up but both of them knowing this fight won't be easy and one of them will never make it. And surprisingly it inspired them both. Kazuma could feel the darkness hidden in the depth of his soul was slowly starting to crawl out and trying to take over him. His enemy could see it too, and he appeared more than pleased. He knew, slowly, very slowly, he could get the contractor to lose his control and he would have just what he wanted- his dark spirit.
"She hated you, you know." His words were sudden and unexpected and Kazuma faltered in his step, the words stinging his ears. "She told me so."
It was only for a second that Kazuma stood motionless, unable stop the words from ringing in his brain, his heart constricting at the thought. But it was more than enough time for his foe to attack him, mercilessly pounding him against the cold wall with quick, repeated charges. Kazuma's reaction to his words was beyond his expectation for the mighty contractor laid there motionless, losing his resolve to fight as the image of a doe eyed beauty burning with hatred for him assaulted his thoughts. He could see the turmoil behind those dark eyes and he couldn't be more pleased. Just a little push, and another addition to his fabulous collection of powerful spirits.
"She blamed you for her death." He continues, leaning lazily against the opposite wall, his energy waves creating a barrier around the contractor. " She thought you to be a coward, a coward who couldn't save her. A weakling who pushed her to death."
His hands rose slowly, inching towards his veil. Blue eyes flinched at his words, the troubled soul automatically curling into a deep corner, shielding itself from harsh reality, making room for the dark, powerful spirit to take over in the process.
Kazuma watched from his sprawled position on the ground as the veil slowly lifted to reveal the face beneath. Shadows played across the hollow, sunken cheeks, straw colored hair offering shelter to hide the identity. His eyes widened as the long scar extending from the corner of the sneering lips to the corner of spiteful eyes came into view. All traces of vulnerability vanished from those hypnotic blue eyes and left behind nothing but unfathomable darkness.
"The coward who handed her to me."
Kazuma stood up from the ground, his movements slow and ominous. His eyes bore into mocking green ones. His jaws clenched, nails digging into his own flesh. He nodded once, to himself . I should have known.
"Ijiwaru."
Tbc….
A.N: Hello my lovelies! I'm back…for a little while, I'll try to update the part II of this chapter, but no promises, ok? I missed u guys heaps and I literally bugged the hell out of my bff so dat she could check and tell me if I had any messages from any of u everyday! I hope u enjoy this chapter….I'm scared it myt not b up2 ur expectations…so,umm….fingers crossed. Un-beta-ed as usual.
animecrazylover4ever: Hi, I received your pm last night. I did not reply so that I could surprise you with an update. I hope you like your surprise.
Akai: Thanks…missed u a lot. Now you're making me sad…I write for you guys ans its your legal right to demand! So demand away! (Don't be upset yaar…) (I loved ur angry rants…but I've always wondered, what use is an engine which is impossible to make. Do u ever wonder?) (u r such a sweetheart, u know dat? love ya…and keep demanding, I love them)
Mimi:…"blush" "blush"…again, "blush" "blush,". (tell akai not to be upset, u guys r so awesome, I hate myself for making u guys feel so guilty and upset. Accept my apologies.)
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papai: thank u so much for the help. I write these because of you guys…I have not forgotten about my promise, but will an "Amazed Kazuma" one shot suffice?
mosu: guys! stop blaming akai! its not akai's fault. I always had an intention to finish it before December, bit I couldn't. SO I decided to finish this before I go. SO, its not really her fault.
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A BIG APOLOGY TO AKAI: I'M SO SO SORRY! I FAILED TO EXPRESS MY WORDS AND YOU HAD TO SUFFER. I'M SO VERY SORRY.
HOLS & NATSUKI RIN. where are you guys? I miss you.
CHAPTER DEDICATED TO AKAI.