.Hack// Shadows of Rebirth.
Well hello everyone who read this fic! Since no one told me what the fate of the group was going to be...I decide for you!!! Now Enjoy the chapter!
( Infiltration)
( New Moon Castle)
" We infiltrate the castle in pairs. Alright team lets move out!" Fluegles stated and each pair went in a different direction, running toward the eerie looking castle.
As they came close to the castle they fail to notice another group that came out of hiding after they left. Pi emerge from her hiding spot and signal the others to do the same " Alright everyone, you can come out now."
Her group were compose of Balmung, Black Rose, Kuhn, Subaru, and Mimiru. Mimiru had just joined the cause only a few weeks earlier after hearing the news about the rising number of the comatose victims. The group gather behind Pi to look at the castle in the distance.
" So this is where they were hiding. Creepy if you ask me." Balmung stated.
" Yeah. We were lucky to follow Shicksal here." Kuhn said.
" Focus guys. Inside that castle lies the treasures they took from us. This is our chance to get them back." Black Rose informed.
Pi looked thoughtful and pressed two finger into her ear " Are you getting this Master Yata?" she said while focusing on the castle.
" Yes Pi. We all can." Yata informed from their guild. Everyone was gather in the back looking at the images. " Ok Pi, try to get the treasure without making yourself notice. Be careful."
" Understood." Pi replied " Alright everyone lets head there and finish this before it become too dangerous. The mission is simple, retrieve the items and get the hell out. Confrontation with the Shadow Knights is not an option."
" What happens if Shicksal get them first?" Mimiru asked.
Pi sighted " Then we will have no choice but to negotiate with them. Are we clear?" Everyone nodded. " Good now lets follow them and pray everything will go our way."
( Mac Anu: Raven's)
The Twilight Knights were all watching their comrades through Pi's eyes. The were not thrilled to heard that Shicksal had decided to go on their own and even less thrilled to find out some of their comrades followed them into dangerous territory.
" Yata, what happens if they can't complete this mission?" Orca asked
Yata stayed focus on the screen before replying " Then they get the heck out. Now that we found their hideout we can strike them at any given moment. So sacrifices are not needed."
Shugo had his eyes on the screen. To him the castle looked creepy but at the same time it looked beautiful, he didn't know why. But more importantly thats were him was. " So, Shadow is somewere in the castle?" he asked.
Zelkova, who was beside him, nodded " Yes. And some were Morganna lies as well. So this a very dangerous mission. We need to guide them carefully if we want to succeed."
Tsukasa looked concerned " Perhaps. But I still think you should have send Me, Haseo, Kite, and Shugo to go instead."
Zelkova shook his head " Your powers are growing making you key elements to win this fight. Beside they volunteer to go."
" Well if you say so." he sighted.
Kite eyes were glued to the screen. Many thoughts passed through his head. ' So that's were he took Elk to. The bastard must've thought no one would find them. Don't worry Elk once they recover the treasure you and Mia are next. I swear!'
' Don't get so confident brat. I sense a mayor power somewhere inside that place.' Cubia Omega said from within Kite's mind.
'Yeah I know! Morganna's there too, but I care a rat ass about that! I took her out before I can do it again!' he replied inside his head.
' Morganna is not the one I'm talking about. You just have to see what I mean.' Cubia O. replied before disappearing inside his mind, leaving a very confused Kite.
( New Moon Castle)
Shicksal carefully approach the castle before going in separate directions. Posaune and Geist headed to the back side of the caste. Metronome and Klarinette went to one side of the castle, while Fuegel and Cello went to the other. Each found a way to get into the castle using skills and some devices at their disposal. Posaune and Geist enter the back way swiftly and silently. Said player leaned on a pillar to check his surrounding, when he deemed cleaned he signal the other to follow. They wander the halls until they saw an opening near them. Geist peeked from the sides and saw Cubia and A. Kite chatting besides what looked like an abandon fountain, he almost shouted but luckily Posaune clamp his mouth shut just in time.
" .....I mean Seriously! Why would he scold us for something Dark did!" Cubia said exasperated.
" I don't understand that either but I'm still learning to develop emotions, but it looked like what they were doing was wrong. Well....in front of others anyways." A. Kite replied while thinking.
" Ok fine! But he also scolded me for almost destroying the key of light! I mean really!!" Cubia said throwing a fit.
" Well that time you did deserve it. If you would have you would have been in deep shit." A. Kite answer.
" OH! Shut UP!" Cubia pouted.
Posaune was now frowning ' Key of Light?' he thought while looking for an opening to pass. When he saw it he signal Geist to follow and to two move quietly away from the arguing figures. They continue their journey until they stumble across another door. Pasuane open it slowly to not draw attention and peeked in. Inside there were dragons roaming the room and accompanying them were smalled snowed birds, swallows to be exactly, sitting in the foreheads of the beasts. There were two of each pair, obviously keeping guard. Posaune tap a device in his ears and quietly spoke.
" Everyone be careful. Their appears to be monsters guarding the place. You know the one that Shadow summoned on his attack on Mac Anu and looks like Dark's creatures as well, I don't know what they do but it can't be good." he said.
" Understood." came the replied from the others.
Once again he awaited for an opening and enter the room with Geist on his trail, careful to not being notice. On another said of the castle Metronome and Klarinette were doing the same. Each calculated when to move and when to stay still. They notice that the closer they got to the source the more monsters they saw. They informed it to the rest of the group before they continue. As they proceed through the halls they stumble across an open door, like Geist they peeked in to see if it was safe to pass. Inside the room Mia and Elk were attending a beat up Dark Tsukasa.
" Ouch!" he shouted " Guys be more careful with that ointment!" he whined.
" Well you would be bruised if you haven't display such a show for us here. And in front of Shadow too." Mia jokily scolded while putting some more ointment making Dark yelp.
" Yeah, but it was worth it. I'm willing to go through Shadow's pummeling to get another chance like that." he said while grinning.
" And that is why you get into trouble." Elk sighted while he added alcohol to clean the cuts.
" OUCH!!!!" Dark screamed at the contact.
The two Shicksal members took the opportunity to move to the other side and continue their search. Fluegel and Cello were on their way too, but it was proving difficult because the number of monsters were beginning to grow. Twice they almost got caught by the dragons, but were able to escape. The proceed until they reach a chamber with huge doors. Fluegel took a device out and notice that the wave reading were going crazy.
" Guys, we found the chamber were the items are stored. Are you almost here?" he said to the others.
" Were almost there." Came the replied from Metronome.
" Were on the other room next to it. Give us a sec to avoid the monsters here and we'll be there in a few." Geist informed.
" Very well." Flugel replied.
Some minutes passed and a door open. Fluegel and Cello hid just in case, but once they notice it was Geist and Posaune they came out of hiding to greet them. A few more minutes passed and they were soon join by Metronome and Klarinette.
" Alright. Lets get to business. We have a few minutes to enter that chamber and get the items and head out the way we each came. We don't know how long the others will notice that we are here, so lets not take any chances and get this done now." Flugel informed the others. Everyone nodded to the orders. Fluegel slowly open the door and made sure no one was there. A growl was heard and it was coming closer. The group had no choice but to enter now, so they did.
They were greeted by the sight of the items. They were laying in small pillars that were laying in a circular formation, they were all there....all except the one Zelkova manage to save. They trio stared in awe and Fluegel let a sight of relieve.
" Finally we found them. Now lets get them and get the hell out." he said.
They made the movement to get the items but were stop by a voice from behind them.
" Not so fast there boys."
Shicksal quickly spun around to face the intruder. There to greet them was Pi and her group.
" What the..? How the hell did you get here so fast?" Metronome asked incredulously.
Subaru shrugged " We used the abandon air vents. We got here without stumbling into a monster."
The Shicksal's group look dumbfounded and then set their gaze to Metronome, who was currently looking at some blue prints " Well what do you know. There were abandon air vents in this castle. Silly me!" she laughed nervously while rubbing the back of her head.
Fluegel sighted " In any case, well be taking that treasure for ransom." he said while taking his gun.
" Well thats what you think bob! We'll be taking those items." Mimiru replied holding her blade.
" Actually neither of you are taking my items." a voice interrupted.
Both group froze in their spot at the sound of the booming voice. They slowly turned to the source of the noise and what they say let them shock. One word left Black Rose lips as she recognize the voice.
" .......Morganna"
( Mac Anu: Raven's)
The Twilight Knights stood there looking at the imposing figure. Kite sense screamed danger when he saw her, it was like that time with Shadow Kite. He began to panic.
" Wiseman...Yata...tell them to get the heck out of there!!" he shouted.
Yata too began to panic but immediately send his message " Pi!!! Get the hell out of there!!!!"
( New Moon Castle)
The two group stood frozen in place. The figure in front of them was wearing a black kimono and her black hair reach close to the floor. Her pink eyes were looking at them with amusement.
" I must congratulate the both of you for making it this far. But in case something like this happened my knights placed the items in my chamber. Now I welcome you to your demise." Morganna said with an eerie calmness.
Pi was the first to break from the trance and immediately warned the others " Everyone quick!!! Log out while we still can!!"
Morganna chuckled " Too late. I already trap your minds inside here and you know how it goes. If you die here you'll go in a coma."
The group began to panic now. Morganna simply stared in amusement " Shadow.....your mistress summons you!" she raised her voice a little.
Black flames suddenly appeared between her and the group. Shadow stood between them looking with authority " What is your bidding?" he asked as he turned to face Morganna.
She smirked at Shicksal " Eliminate them." she said while pointing at the group.
Shadow looked in Shicksal direction and pointed his arms to them. The bracelet soon appeared and extended to full size.
Fluegel frowned " I don't know about you guys but I'm not going down without a fight!" he started shooting at Shadow. The rest of the group did the same as they tried to survive.
Black flames emerge to protect their master and block every attack. The Shicksal members did not stop and continue to fire. Shadow simply stared " Futile." was all he said before he fired. The data stream quickly impaled the entire crew. They screamed in pain as they felt they were being ripped apart. Shadow slowly closed his hand and as he did their pain grew. Finally he fisted his hand and Shicksal members body exploded into data. They were gone. Shadow turned his attention to the others and said group became petrified.
( Mac Anu: Raven)
Kite saw that Shadow was now looking at them. His friends were now in danger.
" No. No. NO!!!! You leave them alone you fuck!! You hear me!!! LEAVE THEM ALONE!!!" Kite shouted although his other couldn't hear him.
Tsukasa panicked " Subaru!! Mimiru!!"
" Balmung and the others are still there!!" Rena said as her eyes began to filled with water.
" Oh no! Pi! Kuhn!! Please no!!" Haseo was not liking this at all.
Shugo looked frightened ' Please Shadow!!! Don't do this!!' he thought as he too felt like crying.
They all were loosing it as they awaited for their comrades demise.
( New Moon Castle)
Shadow looked at them with serious eyes and pointed his bracelet at them. He was preparing to fire but Morganna stopped him.
" Wait my knight." Shadow looked at her and awaited her replied patiently " Let me handle this one. I have a history with the majority of this group." She said while approaching the group.
Shadow's bracelet disappeared and he nodded " Very well. I'll take my leave then." he said while walking to the exist. As he approached he looked at the group and they looked at him. For a moment they thought they saw something in his eyes but it quickly went away for them to decipher. He quietly left the room.
They're attention were drawn back to Morganna. As she approach to guardians appeared, floating on each side of her. Black Rose, Balmung, Mimiru, and Subaru all knew these creatures very well. They knew what was coming. They group brace themselves for what was coming.
" It's so amusing seeing you struggle against the inevitable. You once may had defeated me...." she chuckled at the group " ......but now I win. This will be the dawn of a new age. I welcome you to oblivion. Oh and say hi to Tsukasa and Kite when you see them there." with that said the creature attacked with their tentacles, each heading straight for them.
( Mac Anu : Raven)
The creature attacked with the tentacle and when they reached their targets the image was gone, replaced by static instead. The Twilight Knight stared at the image a little more before the information suddenly thunk in.
Kite punch a wall " Dammit!! We......We lost them...All of them!!" his word were choking, like he was struggling to not cry.
Tsukasa slide down to the floor and began to weep. Haseo had tears in his eyes but tried to control them. Shugo was crying as well, he went to Tsukasa and hugged him to give them both comfort. Tsukasa didn't push him away, instead he leaned his head on Shugo's shoulders as the tears slid down. Ovan and Yata didn't cry, but felt the pain. Everyone was feeling the lost of their comrades....their friends.
Zelkova although he too had tears spoke " K-Kite....what do we do know?"
Kite wiped the tears of his eyes " We gotta stop them. Now more then ever. They have gone too far, but well stop them and bring them back! Who's with me?" he asked the group.
Everyone agreed with their leader.
Kite looked at Zelkova " How much more time do you need on the riddle to find the temple?"
" Not much. Soon I'll have the entire area's name." he replied.
" Good. Then we you have it ready that's when we make our move." Kite said.
It was time to get serious. 'The World' and their friends depended on them now more than ever.
Hope you like this chapter.
Shadow K: Finally we got to kill someone!!
Dark T: Don't you ever get tired of that?
Shadow K: No.
A. Link : Reviews are welcome. Flames are not. Oh and by the way since my classes start the chapter will be coming more slower. So is not like I'm going to be dead but busy. See ya next time.