Yokohama Night Monsters 20
Here it begins loyal readers that final test of Lucy's abilities. She must do battle with every Darkstalker and win so she can claim the right to be inducted into the Nightwarrior ranks. This will be her next big hurdle... her first fight sets her against Sasquatch the saquatch from the cold north of Canada. Can she defeat him? The leader of his people and begin her final rite of passage? Rating is the same which is T for Teen for intense swearing (f-bombs, s***, and mf-bombs among other stuff is said it's fun;), intense written violence, crude/rude/sexual humor, and generally stuff those under 13 years of age should not hear so I warned you all.
-chapter 20 - Brawling in the Cold North!
-begin Darkstalkers 3 Music: Deserted Chateau by Capcom
As the memories of the trio's adventure's at the Academy slowly eased from their minds the rosette thought back to another major part of her life... Her battles against the other Nightwarriors. "Say remember the time I had to fight Sasquatch in Canada?'' The rosette asked.
It was then the events of that battle came back to the other girls. Lilith recalled the goings of that fight. "I seem to recall him whippin' yer ass in most of that fight though.''
"Hey I beat him ok! Stop bustin' my ass over it or ya might just be kissin' it! It was my first major fight against you guys cut me slack.'' Luce grumped back to her lolita bodied best friend.
"It was a tough fight for you though... If I recall it right.'' Anita added. "We unfortunately came upon you in a very bad state of dress however... ''
-begin flashback
In the cool early morning air that hung over the forested mountains surrounding Carson City Nevada very few creatures were stirring. Most that were out were small... with one notable exception. Lucy of the Makai was enjoying an early morning swim and in her birthday suit. It was somewhat freeing feeling not being burdened by clothes and was only possible in the secluded forest just outside town. The clear mountain lake water did little to hide her very much developed physique from her ripe looking bosom, her hip curves, to her behind of course.
She had nothing to be ashamed of frankly and had no reason to fear any peeping toms who tried to get 'frisky'. She had ways to deal with that sort of thing and so she slowly swam along throwing her leg from the surface and straight up in the air. She had very fair looking skin free of any scars, zits or blemishes and that was something most girls her age would be proud of.
"Well it seems yer having fun swimming around in there like a duck." Anita's grumpy voice said from out of nowhere.
The often times grouchy spellcaster was accompanied by in Lucy's own humble opinion mind you her absolute best friend in the world. And her name was Lilith Aensland a short skinny flat chested succubus from the demon realm. The two had been her closest friends for several years now and she hoped to spend the day with them shopping at the mall.
Situating herself the pink haired girl managed to float on her stomach letting both of the girls get a great view of her backside not that the rosette was ashamed of it. Being naked every now and then gave her a strange sense of being in tune with nature something she obviously couldn't do in town. Swimming back to shore until she could touch bottom she was slightly below knee deep water. Throwing back her long luscious pink hair Anita just facepalmed in disgust.
Lilith fell over from giggling over the whole thing as the brunette covered her eyes hoping not to see the fledgling Darkstalker in her state of undress. "Matter Anita see something yer jealous of hmm? Yer eyes have been on my boobage the whole time don't deny it.'' Luce said teasing the spell user just to get a rise from her.
The rosette saw Lilith had a big ass bag flung over her shoulder. If she was human her back would've given long before she hiked up the mountain but again Lilith was a demon so the point was kinda rendered mute. "I got a new outfit for ya... Its yer Darkstalker outfit everyone has one even me. C'mon try it on and I brought yer guitar too.'
Knowing Lilith would never tell her wrong the rosette dragged the bag behind a large rock where she she changed into her new outfit (yeah yeah you all know what it looks like by now/I'll skip the description). Once suited up she looked its unique qualities a few times over. The fabric was tight fitting but very flexible and stretchy likely in places where she needed to make speedy movements. Looking her top a few times made her a bit uneasy. She'd never worn anything that showed this much... flesh with the exception of that skimpy swim suit Lilith found for her during her shopping trips.
But the top had a very good design element going on. "Huh it lifts and separates them I guess it can't be all that bad. But what do I do with these little charms?'' The things in question were a bag of piercings, or to be more exact a lip piercing and nose stud.
"Oh put those on too!'' The succubus chirped out offhand.
"Lilith I've never had anything pierced! NO! Yer not piercin' anything goddamnit!" The rosette ranted going into a childish sounding fit. Though she was around 16 now she still apparently had a ways to go before being fully mentally mature.
Smacking her forehead in frustration the she devil rubbed her head hoping to avoid an incoming migraine. "They're clip-ons ya dummy. Yer not piercing anything.''
"Oh sorry... " Luce said getting a bit apologetic. She should've looked them over more closely if she had she would've figured out they were simple clips.
Putting them both on it seemed by now Anita figured they were all ready to go. "Well now that yer ready Its time we ready to go.''
"Go? Where?'' Lucy asked very much lost.
First they show up give her a new outfit then say they're taking a trip somewhere... just what was going on? It wasn't like the two to keep things from her like this she knew them too well. Just what weren't they telling her? ''Alright what the hell? What the hell's going on? I was planning on shopping at the mall with you two today... What's the deal?''
''Its time for your final test. Every Darkstalker on our side is awaiting you. You must defeat them in battle, only then... " Anita mentioned as her voice trailed off.
The younger Aensland sister then finished that train of thought. ''If you defeat them all then you'll truly be a Nightwarrior.'' Lilith added as her red skimpy outfit appeared in a flurry of bats. "Your first fight is in Canada against Sasquatch the Bigfoot.''
"They really exist?'' Lucy asked dumbfounded. She honestly never expected to fight any cryptids just traditional horror type monsters.
Letting out a heavy sigh the rosette honestly hoped she was truly ready for this as her guitar sprung to life. It was an implanted soul Anita added so it could act as a source of defense and flight for her tall busty friend. The spell caster hopped on board and held onto the horned lass as the trio took off and into the skies over Nevada.
At Felicity House Sister Felicia knew the time had come for her young charge... she only hoped she could find the strength needed for her one last trial. The catgirl nun somehow felt Lucy could change the world if she so tried and hoped the she change it for the better. A world where the Makai and humanity can coexist at a table of sister and brotherhood.
-British Columbia, Canada, Rocky Mountain range
By the time the trio had reached their destination a fierce snowstorm suddenly sprung up... thankfully a spell by Anita kept the three of them from freezing to death in their summer styled clothes. The sasquatch village was high in the mountains where it was always cold year round. Again Lucy was continuously plagued by doubts. Had her power been developed enough so she could actually defeat a Darkstalker? She was going to find out whether she wanted to or not.
-Bigfoot village
Once the trio were getting close to approaching the village the rosette finally saw it, the place was nestled in the tall jagged peaks. Anita explained to Lucy the village where the Bigfoot people dwell lies in a basin within the Rocky mountains of Canada and is kept hidden by the surrounding steep mountains. Below their village is a huge frozen lake which is covered with thick ice, the temperature of this area is constant at -30 degrees Fahrenheit. This is where they catch their primary source of food, fish. Around 100 Bigfoot lived there, in a big family unit rather than a tribe-like structure. Near the entrance to their primary settlement is a village called Crevasse. The snowstorm they had encountered earlier rages in the area, almost constantly, and it is very hard for a human to gain access.
The three were given an exception to pass though they got through only because Anita could sense fellow Darkstalkers. The three touched down and had a few words with the huge white furred guard. They were in and immediately Lucy felt all eyes were on her... she felt like a piece of meat on display in butcher's shop. Dozens of Bigfoots stared at the likes of Miss Aensland's and Baine's new comrade... just what kind of humanoid demon was she?
"Luce! Pay attention! Sasquatch is awaiting us just ahead. Remember since you've never met a bigfoot before here's a few things to keep in mind: The Bigfoot are not a violent people, in fact they are friendly towards other races but, but, but only and I mean only if manners are shown. As long they are not treated as mindless monsters, and visitors show signs of sincerity, the Bigfoot people will show you friendship and camaraderie." Anita snapped snapping the rosette from her state of unease.
"Oh ok I'm as freakin' cool as a cucumber... feel like a raw steak dangled in front of tigers.'' The rosette grumbled out as she gulped.
It was true she was nervous as hell and sweating a few bullets from her brow. But when she first laid eyes on Sasquatch she fought back the urge to bust out laughing. Sasquatch as he was known looked like a giant white hairball with beady red eyes but doing that would likely have cost her the fight so she kept her mouth to herself. Black metal shackles adorned both his ankles and wrists and showed very big looking hands and feet. A few of the bigfoot children were listening to one of Sasquatch's old combat stories. He was the strongest in the village after all.
It was then the mood got silent, the large hairy Darkstalker had finally noticed the three visitors in front of him. He recognized Anita and Miss Aensland but not their third companion. Anita spoke up to clear up any confusion. "Hello Sasquatch this is our new friend Lucy of the Makai.''
The hairy creature then remembered they'd be coming by and giving some new friend combat experience by way of everyone of Darkstalker power. ''So you're the young'in who actually thinks she can beat me and begin your final rite of passage into the Nightwarrior ranks hmm?'' Sasquatch inquired as he sat on his large wooden chair.
It seemed like a type of pine wood. He glared at the frankly puny looking girl who intended to fight him. It was a laughable matter if he ever heard one. He picked up a bunch of imported bananas and ate them all in one big bite. Having to rely on her first impressions it seemed Sasquatch was for the most easy going but could get right down to business if need be.
''Pretty much took the words straight outta my mouth sir... (mutters) And put it right where my foot is. God I'm fucking nervous Lucy girl you can do this you know you can.'' Lucy said trying to be as nice to him as she could. Just like Anita said to.
Seeing as how sincere the girl seemed to sound Sasquatch he was still slightly biased. ''Well you can forget about it. I'm the most powerful warrior in this village and no puny pink haired girl is going to beat me.'' Sasquatch said dismissing the silly notion that a girl could beat him.
''Well if you want me in the Darkstalkers ranks let's do it then. I'm ready.'' Lucy said whipping out her guitar.
''Fine let's start... But first we need a better arena... " Sasquatch noted as Anita muttered a spell of some kind.
-glacial battlefield
The spell sent the group to a battlefield not too far from the village. Lucy let out a deep quick sigh as Sasquatch cracked his back, shoulders, knuckles, and finally his legs as if getting ready for a long drawn out battle... which frankly something he'd been itching to have for a long time. ''Let's do this then!"
-begin Take the Black by Hammerfall
''Oh shit... '' The rosette muttered out as Sasquatch charged her at full speed.
Thinking almost as fast as the Bigfoot headed her way Luce quickly threw her guitar in front of her acting as a shield, but Sasquatch's powerful momentum sent her skidding through the powdery snowy stuff by several feet. It was clear to the Bigfoot the girl had hardly any battle plan which suited him just fine.
Throwing a hefty left punch at his small foe he was again blocked by her guitar but he followed up by swatting it away with his right. Throwing a third punch he was blocked but this time by Lucy's two struggling vector arms... which could be vaguely made out through the powdery falling snow.
"Can't hold him... I can't hold him... !" Lucy grunted out trying to force Sasquatch back but his punches were too strong for her to hold back. In short he was steadily forcing her back.
''C'mon Luce ya can do better than this c'mon knock him down go for the headshot!" Lilith cheered from the sides helping her friend's spirit's in the process.
Sasquatch spun like a top repeatedly kicking the girl's blocking vector arms. It was hardly any challenge at all... all the girl did was block, hardly any way to win he thought. "Time for you to feel the big chill! Big Snow!"
Sasquatch sucked in a massive amount of air then exhaled just as fast blowing out a burst of cold ice that knocked the rosette on her ass and making a few nicks across her shoulders and arms. Catching her breath a bit and that frankly was very hard due to the cold dry air. It lacked heat and moisture and it really was putting a strain on her lungs.
''Gotta keep this up... " The horned lass coached herself as she readied her body for Sasquatch's next line of assault. "Ok I remember now often times the best defense is a great offense. Gotta go on the attack here... "
Seeing his foe still had plenty of fight left in her the powerful Bigfoot went on the attack and used another of his special attack moves: Big Breath. "Big Breath!" Sasquatch quickly inhaled air through his nose then blew it out a huge block of ice which he hurled at the girl.
Thinking fast Lucy reacted most on reflex from her time as pitcher and swung her instrument as hard as she could whacking the ice chunk into the far off hills. "Batter up! Yo hairball I ain't through yet let's get the real deal crap started and knock off the kids table shit!"
The hairball crack got Sasquatch's icy demeanor suddenly changed to meltdown as his red eyes flared up in pure rage. His knuckles cracked from tightly he was clenching his fists... Sasquatch was pissed as his mouth contorted into an angry snarl. "Ooh boy well's she done it... maybe she can win.'' Anita mused knowing just how savage the enraged Sasquatch could be and damage he could dish out on Luce.
"Don't let him scare ya Luce kick his hairy ass!" Lilith again cheered from the sidelines.
The shaggy Darkstalker broke into a full speed run then jumped and impacted the ice just in front of her, where tons of giant ice pillars erupted from below the girl's feet. Lucy was suddenly ''flash frozen'' into human shaped ice cube but with a meaty center. Sasquatch had just used his Big Towers attack to instantly freeze her solid.
Without missing a beat Sasquatch used his spinning leg kick attack known as "Big Typhoon'' to punt away the frozen lass. The body fell onto some blocky looking rocks shattering instantly releasing Lucy from her brief icy tomb. She staggered back to her feet knowing she had to win if she didn't she'd never truly be a Darkstalker. All her life all she really wanted was to belong somewhere and fit in, the time at Felicity House showed her not all humans are cruel. The Academy showed many young residents of the Makai even lived in terror from humans... now to earn the right to truly be part of that world she had to fight and she had to win.
Instead of cowering at the hulking sight of the hairy Nightwarrior the rosette just cracked her neck ready for more action and hardly afraid. She repeatedly used her vectors to slug the hairball in the gut stunning him. Using the opportunity she used the said vectors to flip then face slam Sasquatch hard into the icy ground sending cracks radiating everywhere. Lucy figured she must've gotten hard. Now while he was down and stunned she'd try holding down and finishing the job. "Say uncle! Say it! Say fucking uncle damnit!"
Using her strong vectors to pin the bigfoot's huge arms behind him she now had the upper hand it seemed. Feeling no reason she punched the snow just because when suddenly numerous solid white vectors emerged from the snowy ground to restrain Sasquatch even further. But where'd they come from? "More vectors? Oh well I could always use more anyways to hold the furball down.''
"RAHHH! Big Ice Burn!" Sasquatch hollered out as he blew super cold air along the snow creating instant ice... Sasquatch was very adapted for ice walking Lucy not so much. She started losing her grip on the ground her feet going every which where almost making her do a split.
"Oooh boy... oh god... Wowowow... (nearly does a split) Ah shit! Fuck!" She ranted, raved and cursed out as she then fell flat on her ass.
Sasquatch found this absolutely hilarious to watch. ''Hahahahahahah! Now this is real funny little girl can't walk on ice! Ahahahahahah! Now time for payback! Big Brunch!''
Sasquatch opened his big mouth wide and somehow actually stuffed all of Lucy in his huge maw. Then just as fast as he ate her he spat her out again flash frozen like a popsicle. The frozen girl rocketed towards a huge tall rock bluff which instantly shattered upon impact sending the girl down several feet onto the cold scrapey ice. ''C'mon git yer ass up only more pain a comin so stay down.''
Stubbornly getting back on her feet but Lucy's knees gave out like they were made of jelly. She had to get back up but her body had taken taken such a huge beating already (when did she become this durable?) just how could she possibly win against this guy? And the real kicker, Sasquatch was one of the weaker Darkstalkers!
Gritting her teeth Luce settled on her next plan... which mostly went from move to the next move. She swung her guitar with every bit of power she could muster only for Sasquatch to catch the weapon and use his powerful primate muscles to hold her attack off. Knowing her grip had to be kept up lest the hairball bowl her over she remembered her vectors appeared if she hit something so she knee kicked her guitar... Yeah! She had several new armed helpers to assist her in battle!
And so a few arms went to holding the guitar handle while the others slammed into the icy dirt acting as additional stabilization points, while Sasquatch was now using both of his powerful shaggy arms to overpower the runty pinkette but Lucy wasn't budging an inch as the two struggled back and forth to push the other back.
One of them had to give when suddenly Lucy tumble rolled to the right as she threw Sasquatch to the left into a huge ice encrusted rock dazing him slightly. Just as Lucy was about to attack Sasquatch grabbed her by her shoulders. She tried using the white vectors to slug him in the face but it was futile. The punches barely phased him. "Like pitcher huh well turn the tables eh? Big Throw!"
The Big Throw was just what it sounded like... it was huge fast spin throw which sent Lucy right into then through a stony outcropping then bouncing a few times on the slick frozen ground. By now Lucy's body had been through the wringer twice! She was losing badly... it couldn't end like this, beaten by a giant bigfoot hairball? No. She wouldn't let it end! She would beat Sasquatch right here and now! Years ago when when she young she was being called a loser now it was to prove that bullshit was dead wrong. "I gotta keep fighting... have to fight no choice but to... '' She thought in her head.
Her brain would not register the concept of losing this battle. It was too important. "I can't give up I have to beat him." The rosette growled to herself.
Walking over to the sorry state of the rosette who by now couldn't even get to her feet. The white shagball gazed down on her like he was better than... She was getting so very sick of people always looking and talking down to her like she was nothing and to rub more salt in her bad wounds was what Sasquatch said to her. ''Stop while yer ahead kiddy you can't much more abuse... Oh well guess I might as well finish you off."
"I need more power... I need... (groans) more power... I NEED MORE POWER!" The rosette screamed as she struggled to get back on her feet but couldn't. "Maybe Tomoo and everybody were right I am destined to be just a loser for as long as I live... "
It was then suddenly and bizarrely Lucy felt something somewhere in her battered body change like a switch had been flipped. Then suddenly and shockingly the rosette finally got to her feet as her body was covered by a bizarre black aura while blood red markings materialized upon her cheeks. She felt a sudden surge of power now that the aura appeared.
It had also surprised the likes of Lilith and Anita as well. ''Dark Force... Anita she's developed a Dark Force. I never thought she'd develop it this quickly. Luce is a lot tougher than I thought she'd be.'' Lilith noted.
''Hmm... Maybe she can defeat him." The spellcaster added.
The sheer power being generated actually causing thundersnow (look it up) to roar through the cold air... by now even Sasquatch was being impressed. ''Ooh something new to the cold mix... ''
Sasquatch tried another Big Breath attack which Lucy sliced in half with her sharpened guitar edge, he tried again and Lucy sliced that in two as well. The great speed in the way she did it threw the bigfoot for a real loop. Her speed had jumped up several times. It was time for the big stuff he figured. "Big Blow!"
Sasquatch hollered as he round his fist readying for the attack. Sasquatch sped at his opponent and gave his punch all he had... only this time Lucy actually caught the punch using just her regular hand. Sasquatch tried to force her back but she wouldn't even budge. The two jumped right into a grappling contest which ended with the girl punching him in the gut it sent him flying.
Luckily Sasquatch was able to bounce out of the throw and land on his feet. "Alright now I'm pissed time for the really BIG guns! Big Freeze!" Sasquatch opened his mouth wide as he breathed a super chilled ice breath attack. It was headed directly for Lucy!
The girl punched the ground unleashing several of the white vectors but they were only to brace herself... she next snapped her fingers as suddenly two huge and demonic looking speakers burst from ground behind her. "Big Freeze huh? Let's try this Sonic Pain Wave!"
The ice burst impacted the powerful sound blast... both started to struggle for dominance. The blasts seemed about even both going back and forth ever so slightly on both Sasquatch's and on Luce's. The very power of the super attacks was blowing the rosette's long rosy locks everywhere. The great strain of putting out this powerful attack made her really grit her teeth. This was it... make or break time in her battle against this shaggy Nightwarrior.
Throwing out both of her arms she used her extra vectors to super accelerate the wave and overpower Sasquatch in a huge sonic boom that echoed like thunder throughout the valley and mountain peaks.
The blast sent Sasquatch hurdling through ice coated rock through the next rock. The far side of the battle arena collapsed on top burying him under tons of ice and dirt. Breathing heavily Lucy fell on all fours almost completely wore out. She'd had to fight with such ferocity before...In fact she more than a frightened by how strong she was right then. Where'd this huge reserve of power come from? More importantly was possible for her to grow even stronger? Both notions sent her mind into a bit of dread. Was she a monster or something else entirely?
"Did I get him?'' She asked to her friend's but they were silent. "Hey I asked if I beat him?!"
Once the dust and snow had let up Sasquatch hauled himself out of debris he was buried under. He looked down at the small horned teenager... He'd been bested. "Yup ya did kiddo... Haven't had a rough fight like that in a very long time."
''Look I didn't mean all those hairball cracks. I don't know what came over me when I said them... " Lucy tried to say but the powerful bigfoot stopped her right there.
Sasquatch looked to Lilith then Anita. "Alright you win. Go on to your next challenge. But before you three go stay and have some banana cheesecake with us. It's made from Bactrian camel cheese. Its very good.''
''I guess we can stay for that huh girls?'' The rosette asked her two shorter companions.
Lilith smirked at the brunette spellcaster who simply facepalmed in defeat. ''Yay we get cheesecake! Whoo!"
-end flashback
As the events of that time subsided in the trio's minds they went back to cleaning the inn. ''I'll admit it was good cheesecake. The Bactrian camelmilk made it that much rich and thicker. Oh my package arrives soon." Anita added offhand.
''Package? What'd you order Anita?'' Luce asked very much curious about the matter.
Anita thought for moment. She had no plans to tell them what it was exactly so figured she'd be very vague. ''Its from a phone operated seller like the Home Shopping channel. Just something for me to keep up with you two thats all.''
''Ok then... Next is the bathroom. That includes the john, sink, tub, shower and whatnot. Shall we clean it up and make it fabulous?'' Lilith putting out a fake British accent sounding much like woman who does the Orbit Mint gum commercials.
-to be continued
Next chapter we see Lucy takes on Queen Bee in the Makai. There she must do battle with a different type of queen. Can she really defeat all the Darkstalkers and become one of them? We shall see... until please read & review my other stories.