Senran Kagura: A Shinobi's Fate:
Chapter 14: The Black Beast
GRAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
The beasts dashed towards us in an attempt to make us their next meals. In unison, we all leaped in separate directions, avoiding them and landing in trees opposite of each of other. This was unexpected to say in the least. But I didn't realize that those dolls were a trap to lure Hanzo Academy to this forest.
Nevertheless, now is not the time to worry about it. There are five threats below us and we are in deep trouble. I look at the others, knelling on tree branches, watching as the beast growled. Dammit. We can't sit in these trees waiting to be the next meal for these monsters! There has to be something that I could do…That's it! I closed my eyes.
"Shinobi Transformation!" My uniform is replaced by my Shinobi attire.
Without another thought, I leaped from the tree branch, landing in front of the five beasts.
They immediately look at me.
GROWL!
'That's right. Keep your focus on me you ugly bastards. This distraction will give the others time to escape.' My plan is to fight the beast alone. I will die, but the others will have time to escape. I am just happy that I can finally protect them.
"LISTEN UP! I'LL KEEP THESE BASTARDS DISTRACTED SO THAT YOU CAN RUN! GET AS FAR AWAY FROM HERE AS YOU CAN!" I yelled, staring at the Yomas'.
Everyone is dumbfounded as they stare at me. Yeah, it is stupid what I said, but I have no choice in the matter. And I…I just don't want them to think that I'm incapable of handling dire situations.
Asuka's POV… (Her thoughts)
'What's he thinking?! Those things will kill him! He doesn't realize that even with his sacrifice those beasts will only go on devouring more and more people. I can't let him do this! And I refuse to lose a comrade! It's time to put all my training to the test! '
Asuka jumps down from the tree branch, unsheathing her swords.
Katsuragi's POV… (Her Thoughts)
'And there he goes trying to hog all the fun again! I'll be damned, if I don't get a piece of this action! I never ran from a strong opponent before and I'm sure in hell not about to run from these guys! It's time to kick some ass!'
Katsuragi leaps down from the branch, smiling like a kid.
Yagyu's POV... (Her Thoughts)
'I won't allow anyone or anything to harm Hibari. I'll protect her no matter what. And if I have to take these things down then I will. I'll be joining this fight alongside Daisuke. I'll also not allow one of my comrades to die in battle. '
She jumps down from the tree branch.
Ikaruga's POV… (Her Thoughts)
'It seems he has gathered quite a bit of courage and determination. But he is also being reckless and foolish. I can't sit back and watch him throw his life away. I'll fight alongside him with Hien. I will not lose my comrade in this battle.
She swiftly jumps from the tree branch, grasping the hilt of her sword firmly.
Hibari's POV… (Her Thoughts)
'I'm pretty scared of those things, but I can't let Daisuke down. I don't know how much help I'll, but it would be really sad if he died. I would like to get to know him a little better as well. And maybe, we can become great friends! Alright! Here I go!
Hibari leaps from the tree branch, giggling.
Uniya's POV… (Her Thoughts)
'And this idiot really thinks that I'm about to let him do something so crazy? Tch…That's just like him. He's always trying to play the hero, but I guess that's what makes him who he is. It still pisses me off, but I won't let something like these monstrosities take him out.'
She leaps from the tree branch, while flames swirl around her body.
Daidoji's POV… (Her Thoughts)
'That idiot…He's always going above and beyond to prove himself. But, I always admire that strength and determination. But those things won't just stop due to his sacrifice. They'll just bring more and more chaos into peoples' lives. So long as Shinobi exist there will be no end to this. Sorry Daisuke, but I'll be joining this fight. Besides, I WOULDN'T MISS SHREDDING THESE BASTARDS TO PIECES! I still owe them one after their buddy injured me.
Daidoji leaps from the tree branch and smirks.
This is it. I'll finally be proving my worth with this one tactic. I'm still afraid of the outcome, BUT I WON'T LET THEM HARM THE OTHERS! With determination now burning within me, I lower my stance and hold my Katana vertically. I take a deep breath and power up when…
*SWISH*
A barrage of Kunai spayed down from the sky, landing down on the five Yoma, causing them to hit the ground with a thud. But I knew full well that would not be enough to finish them off. My eyes widen as fear bubbled up inside me. No…It couldn't be. I turn my head slowly, catching sight of the Hanzo Shinobi in fighting stance. WHY!? WHY DIDN'T THEY RUN! T-There's no way these things can be taken down! I stand upright and sigh a little.
I don't want any of them to suffer, or get hurt! So why did they choose to fight!? Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! They're all so stubborn!
"You really think that we're going to sit down and let you enjoy this fight, Daisuke!?" Katursagi smiled, rotating her left arm in a circular motion.
"Yeah, we can't afford to lose a comrade either!" Asuka gave me a thumb up, closing one eye.
"I do admire you efforts, but I refuse to sit idle and watch." Ikaruga holds Hien firmly by the hilt.
"Anyone that threatens Hibari will pay." Yagyu said as she gets into fighting stance.
"I'm not going to let you die either, Daisuke! I-I'll fight too!" Hibari said cutely.
"You really are an idiot, Daisuke. There's no way I'm letting you save me twice. I'll end these bastards with one stroke of my sword!" Uniya smile sadistically.
"And I refuse to let you do something so stupid. Die and I'll kick your ass even in the afterlife, Daisuke. "Daidoji lowered her head, closing her eyes briefly before opening them again.
"Guys…" I turn away with a smile. "Let's take these beasts down!"
"RIGHT!" The Hanzo Girls yell in unison.
GRAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
The beasts dash towards us and we leap opposite sides to dodge. Katsuragi was the first to make a move. With a tremendous kick to one of the Yoma, she staggered the beast slightly. But it wasn't enough to injure it. Asuka leaped in front of her afterwards, spinning rapidly, slashing the beast multiple times. The beast tumbled over and stopped moving completely.
That was strange…
Uniya and Ikaruga began attacking a few of the beasts, along with Hibari and Yagyu. They easily cut them down and an uneasy feeling swelled up inside me. These Yoma seem much weaker than the first one. But that can't be possible. Daidoji and I finished off the rest and we all became tense.
The beasts dissolved into an inky pool as it bubbled over and over. Yeah, something was definitely off about this whole situation. I thought back to the first Yoma. It was much bigger and more powerful. No, I was just over thinking it. Not long after I signaled everyone to leave, the pool of ink began to form into an even bigger creature. I couldn't quite make it out at the moment, due to our distance, but it was much bigger than the five Yoma we defeated. Sweat built on my forehead as everyone looked up at the beast that glared down at us. There was also an eerie feeling as it stood on all fours. Upon closer examination, I can see that it resembles a Chimera-like creature with three heads.
In once swift motion it swings its tail with massive force, sending us crashing into a group trees. My vision was blurred and it hurt like hell to move. I struggle look around as best I could to check everyon's status. They're all unconscious. My body felt heavy and I couldn't move a single inch.
This is bad. The beast took thunderous steps towards us. At the same time my vision is blurring in and out countless times. The moment I pass out will be the end for us all. I was afraid of that. I don't want anyone else to fall victim like my sister….Like those villagers….I can't….I can't let them die.
I think back to what Tomoi told me…
We sit by a tree in a forest near our home and I am resting my head on my sister's lap as she hums to me. I smile as I close my eyes and listen, while she pets the top of my head, smiling at me.
"Daisuke…" Her gentle voice calls my name.
I open my eyes and look at her, "What is it?"
"I want you to grow up strong and protect others as well. No matter what happens. You must move forward."
"Sis, you're always telling me that stuff!" I mumble a little.
"There will come a time when people need you the most. And you'll have to fight to protect them."
She looks at me sternly.
I look into her eyes.
"I'll protect them sis…I promise…"
"Sis…" I said softly. I mustered what little strength I have, shaking off my dizziness, and hoisted myself from the rubble of trees, grasping my sword tightly in my hands.
GROWL!
The beast dashes forward, opening its mouth to devour us until…
*BOOM*
I leaped into the air slashed vertically rapidly, sending a barrage of energy blast towards the beast, which impacted its body with force, and made a cloud of smoke that shrouded it.
I landed on my left knee, placing my left hand on the ground flatly, and holding my katana tight in my right hand. I wait for the smoke to clear and my eyes widen. The beast stood un-phased by the assault and it looks down at me with cold, dark eyes. Before I could move a single inch, the beast massive claw strikes me with a bone-chilling blow and I grunt in extreme pain. I tumble backwards into a group of trees to my right, causing grass and dirt to fly upwards then fall around me.
I remained motionless, lying on my back as the beast turned its attention away from me. It faced my comrades and licked its lips before opening its mouths wide, preparing to devour them. NO! I CAN'T LET THEM DIE HERE! DAMMIT! I HAVE TO MOVE AND NOW!
'COME ON BODY!'
The more I struggled to move, only made me feel pain two times as worse. The beast snarls and right as it slowly closes its mouth I yell…
"GET AWAY FROM THEMMMMMMMMM!"I yelled, hoisting myself up.
The beast looks in my direction.
*GROWL*
My sudden yelling seemed to upset the beast. It faces me, showing inky –like teeth as it slides its claws along the ground and outward, while lowering its stance. I grit my teeth in sheer anger as I glared at the beast, which threatened the Hanzo Shinobi Girls lives. I don't give a damn how strong this beast is.
I won't allow him to harm a single hair on their heads.
"I won't allow you to touch them! Stay the hell away from my friends!"
The beast darts towards me, raising it right claw, and swinging it with force.
*SLASH*
I kick off the ground, flipping upside down, and drag my sword across the beast arm, landing to the left of it. The beast stumbles forward and limps slightly, but quickly regains its composure, swinging its tail towards me. I vanish from its sight, leaving an after image, which dissipates after a few seconds.
The beast thrashes around wildly as it searches for any sign of me. When it settles down I appear facing it as my bangs fall over my eyes. The wind swirls slightly as I surround my sword with my aura. It spirals around my blade and point the tip of my sword towards the beast. I take a step forward, thrusting with one swift and powerful strike, reappearing opposite of it.
I swipe my sword to my left. However, the aura of darkness didn't dissipate. Instead it felt as if it had grown more. I turned my head slowly and my eyes widen in horror. The beast was split down the middle, but began regenerating its body.
*GRAWWHHHHHHHHH!*
The Yoma's becomes surrounded in a red aura. And its eyes also changed from dark to red. It dashes towards me at lighting speed and I brace myself. The sudden burst of speed caused me to cover my face as a gust of wind shot past me.
"No way…"
The beast is behind me now and I had no time to react before a giant right claw flings me to the ground hard. My entire body went numb and I yelped in pain. But the assault didn't end there as I felt the massive claw pound my body like a drum multiple times.
My vision began blurring and blood trickled from a deep gash on my forehead, snaking down both sides of my face, and trickling like droplets in a faucet. I struggled to move more, but it was all futile.
'No… '
GRWAHHHHHHHHHHH!
'I won't let anyone die here…move…'
The beast glares down on me as if it were examining the damage inflicted on my body.
'I have to move…'
The beast lowers its head, opening its mouth slowly.
'The others are counting on me…'
The beast slowly closes its mouth…
"NO! I WON'T LET THEM DIE!"
My aura burst around my body and the beast jumps back. I stand up slowly as my blood continued falling to the ground. I peered at the beast with cold eyes through my bangs and gritted my teeth. I did as best as I could to ignore the throbbing pain in my body, as I held my sword firmly in both hands.
In an instant, I dash forward and swing, but quickly vanish then reappear floating above the beast. I threw three kunai downward as, but they bounce off the Yoma like rubber.
RWAHHHHHHHHHH!
A massive shockwave shoots towards me and I attempt to block the attack, but it knocks my sword to the left, and sends my body spiraling downward.
"Shit!" I swore as I spun my body at the land second to land on my right knee. But I had no time to recover as the beast instantly appears to my left. The speed of the creature was unbelievable. I could barely keep up with it. Wind followed behind its tail as it twisted like a tornado. I stabbed the tip of my sword into the ground, hoisting myself upward to avoid the attack. Afterwards, I tossed my sword towards the beast and dive-bombed after it.
I grabbed the hilt of my sword and thrust into the beast back. The speed behind my freefall was enough to help me pierce its tough skin, but wasn't enough to kill it. I yelled at the top of my lungs as I stab multiple times into the beast back before jumping away. The Yoma yelled out in pain and stomped the ground furiously. I panted and held my sword tightly. Then something happened that caught me off guard…
It beelines toward me and begins swinging its claws wildly. I wouldn't allow myself to falter as I slashed back at the massive beast. Each clash of my katana against the beast claws made a loud clanking sound as if my sword were about to break at any minute.
The beast was preparing to strike once again, but I took the initiative of throwing a kunai at the beast, which it deflects effortlessly. But the small distraction was enough for me to jump a few feet away and recover.
I quickly stabbed my sword into the ground and began preparing my ninja art.
"Secret Ninja Art!" I began surrounding my body in my blue aura as I focused, glaring at the beast. It lowers its stance, preparing to strike once more. But the attack never happened. Instead, I hear an echo of familiar voices…
"CROSS PANZER!" Katsuragi unleashes a barrage of kicks on the beast.
"CHAOTIC BLOSSOM!" Asuka spins horizontally, slashing the beast multiple times.
"TENTACLES OF ICE!" A giant squid appear on top of Yagyu's umbrella and begins pummeling the Yoma with ice.
"PHOENIX FIRE BLAZE FLASH!" Ikaruga swings Hien, sending a bird of fire that collides with the Yoma.
"N-NINJA RABBIT BUN!" Hibari bumps into the Yoma multiple times on a rabbit infused with a cloud.
"HEAVEN AND EARTH FLASH WAR TIGER FIST!" Daidoji shoots a giant tiger mouth towards, which collides with the Yoma.
"FLAMES OF CHAOS AND DESTUCTION" Uniya slashes multiple times on the Yoma's body, leaving multiple trails of fire wherever her sword touched.
I was shocked to see that the others had regained consciousness. They all attacked the Yoma at once, creating a chance for me to attack.
*THUD*
The Yoma hit the ground and whimpered in pain. There isn't a single moment to waste. I NEED TO END THIS NOW! I pull my sword out the ground, manifesting my blue aura around my sword and body. I dashed forward and slash over and over multiple times in cross formation, finishing off the attack with a vertical slash, slicing through the Yoma as if it were made of paper, landing opposite of it. I swipe my sword to the right, looking back as the Yoma falls to pieces, and forms into an inky pool. I was more than sure it would regenerate again.
Well, that tought was brushed out as Uniya set th pool ablaze, causing it to evaporate. I sighed as I retuned back to normal. All the girls cheer, while Daidoji and Uniya looked at me and place their hands on their hips. I give them the thumbs up, only to immediately grab my forehead. There was an excruciating pain that spread over my body and I began falling forward.
D..a..isu…
That was the last thing I heard before I lost consciousness.
Daidoji and the others yell out to me multiple times, but I don't hear them. Daidoji quickly picks me up in her arms and they all hop in a few trees.
They all begin hopping along tree branches, making their way towards the academy.
This is the end of Chapter 14. I'll admit that writing this one was especially fun because I enjoyed writing the fight scene between the cast and the Yomas' I will be sure to give you more excitement with the upcoming chapters in the future! Stay tuned for Chapter 15!
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