Kirei: I'm sorry! I've had—still have—a lot going on in life right now that's been stressing me out or keeping me preoccupied. I have track being closer to the big competitions and I have to choose my college soon. But here's a chapter to get my mind off it.

Reviewers Response:

Glacial Pieces: I'm glad you started reading it! And I have watched Angel Beats like twice since that chapter.

Luving Randomness: Haha! I have done my job! And I'm glad you acknowledge the evil that is me! Kihihihihihihi!

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(Recap)

"Worthless wyvern," was suddenly said as she kicked the young dragon away. The guy called after his companion before a blade was thrust in his abdomen. A force then rammed Leon into the wall. A sickening crack was heard as the wall he crashed into created a deep crater. He slid down to the ground, unmoving.

"It seems I used too much power-"

Laughter was heard. Mikaila whipped her head towards the noise. Leon swayed onto his feet, and his step only became stronger with each step, "Haven't even said 'I do' and you're already trying to kill me."

The girl simply crossed her arms. Her voice took a more husky tone, "I heard of your ability to endure pain and injury. Wounds that could heal faster than even the most advanced healers. An undying monster under the prince of darkness and enamored by a witch. So it truly is you reincarnated this time."

Yellow met blue as they glared at each other, "Tannim of Umbra Terrae."

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"This misnaming business is really starting to get annoying," Leon commented as bones realigned with a sickening snap. His hands went for a katana within its ebony sheath and mounted on the walls. He held the item in his hands. Mikaila nearly smirked as she noticed the stringing fastened over the sword. She knew despite the flimsy appearance, the tie could successfully keep a sword sealed. She figured it'd be simple to overpower—

SHING!

Gusts of wind dyed a black shade rattled the house. Part of the gale formed into an arc that darted towards the kunoichi. It missed by mere centimeters but took strands of hair along with it. The arc left a gash in the wall behind her kicking up plaster dust. Lemon-colored eyes peered towards the direction of her assailant. Leon stood with a silver bladed sword lazily pointed towards Mikaila. Despite the supposedly lax grip, Leon was prepared for a fight. His eyes met Mikaila as he stated, "Tell me what you know."

"You're straight to the point. That's unlike you," Mikaila

"Correction," the brunette responded, "That's unlike Tannim. I, on the other hand, am too impatient to deal with people that beat around the bush. So, speak now or I'll have to beat the answer out of you."

Mikaila drew her own sword, "What an abusive fiance."

"Abuse would imply only one of us is attacking," he quipped as he held the sword with both hands, "But that's not the case here, is it?"

Their cue to fight was made a long while ago, however both ignored it until now. Mikaila took no time to go for an upward slash. It was met by Leon's katana. The metal clanked before scraping against each other as the combatants backed away to go for another swing. She pushed forward with a thrust that was sidestepped. However, Mikaila was able to change the direction and switch to a horizontal cut that would've taken off the brunette's head if he didn't duck. He spun on the balls of his feet from his crouched position to give a swipe that made contact with her lower leg. Mikaila stumbled back.

She held out a hand to summon pools of light on the floor and the walls. From the opening came beings that seemed to be in benevolent faced masks despite the brutish and feral body appearance. Other seemed like overgrown dogs with electricity discharging form their bodies. They crowded the narrow hall, and blocked Mikaila from view. Leon switched from a two-handed to a one-handed stance. The blade gleamed under the fluorescent lights before the monsters began to close in. It soon became a pile and the guy was left unseen, presumably consumed by the beasts.

A flash, almost like the brief sighting of black lightning, ran across the monsters' swarm. An explosion of blood and ligaments were strewn as the light beings were dismembered with one blow. However the mass of bodies were still present until as second flash struck, blasting the monsters onto the ceiling. Leon emerged from the mass, his clothes dyed in red and his hair matted from the fluid. His eyes were more reptilian-shaped and gold in color. With a flick of his wrist, blood sprang from his blade and stained the wooden floor.

"Fine, let's switch things up," he said, flipping to questioning, "You're the one that's been trying to kill Jazz, aren't you?"

His blade when for a swift thrust only to be met the backside to Mikaila's sword. Pressing forward his sword slid towards the side, forcing his blade forward once more. The kunoichi intended to use his momentum to slam into the metal in her hands. But, with an expert precision, Leon halted the weapon and reversed its direction within the same instance. It grazed Mikaila's arm, leaving a bleeding—but clean—slice. Internally, Sanies could hear Mikaila's thoughts worried about the mastery this youth had but he didn't allow it to show. Even his combat prowlness warned that the brunette wasn't to be taken lightly. Swipes swung fast with intent to injure. The style matched that of fencing, and it kept Sanies on his toes.

There had to be a way to catch the former dragon summoner off-guard. Despite the strain it took the warrior to combat Leon's persistence and celerity, Sanies began looking inward—through his 'host's' memories with the boy. One trait became obvious and tantalizing that the Terra Candorem fighter permitted some hits to make contact. Then with a strong, wide arc Leon had to hold his katana horizontally against the sword, his free hand supporting the sword. Their eyes met, "Still chasing after Andersen? You're such a kid, Leo-kun."

The tone sounded in the tone of his fiancée's. It held the agitating bubbly tone with a hint of mischief behind the words. Leon knew it and couldn't let the kunoichi tap into his anger. However, he didn't know that by simply listening was enough to even their odds. Their swords began matching each attack and evade each swing. Sanies mocked, "And if I recall correctly, it was by your blunder that you and that woman are merely a few words from becoming enemies."

A powerful downward blow intended to severely injure was blocked by the steel of Mikaila's blade. Sparks zipped as their weapons scraped again. The extra power—power fueled by anger—became evident in their power struggle. Both combatants leaned in to press their physical ability into the swords. Leon managed to push Mikaila's own blade within a hair's breath of her slender neck. Going further would cause it to bleed, "And it's thanks you that it's like that."

"Me?" came the teasing tone, "You're the one that refused to let her in. It didn't involve her. It wasn't her problem. It wasn't her business."

PAC!

A fist collided with the woman's face, causing her to reel onto the floor. Glares of light nearly blinded her. She halted as the katana's tip pointed less than an inch away from her face. A smile spread on her features, "Am I wrong?"

Leon pressed the sword closer, "I'm the one asking questions. What are you trying to get outta all this?"

His answer came as leg sweep that knocked him backwards. He rolled himself in a crouched position. Two katanas met at their edges, Leon and Mikaila were matched. The swords slipped around their opponent's weapon and brushed past their faces. Neither flinched. Mikaila's next strike intended for decapitation. Ducking, Leon managed to thrust the hilt of his katana into her abdomen. She gasped for breath as he kicked her away.

DA-UM!

Her back landed roughly against the wall. Sinking to the floor, Mikaila continued panting. As he approached, Leon kicked her weapon away. he quipped, "My bad, it seemed I used too much power. Game over, Mikaila."

For a moment it appeared that she resigned with her hands up in surrender. Yet, he took another step and felt unstable. With his free hand, Leon held his head. The surrounding swayed and lost focus for a moment. Drugged? It was impossible, she couldn't even land a hit! The dizziness became more intense as ambiguity overwhelmed his senses. Not failing at her opportunity, Mikaila grabbed his wrist, making him lose balance. She wrenched his arm behind him as the sword threatened to slit his throat.

"What's wrong, Leo my dear," she purred, "Feeling a little uneasy?"

It hurt to breath. It felt like sucking in glass shards, "How—"

"Did I do it? You have no idea how much time I had to prepare this stage. It was only a matter of time that you stumbled in here," the kunoichi responded. Her voice shifted yet again, "Cause…you see, reincarnate of the dark, I'm quite familiar with your past life as well. You're the reason for many of my…former scars. That's why I also know of your weakness. Magic of the vilest sort found naturally that became to be known as…dragonbane, the only thing that can even stop an undying warrior and a brat such as yourself."

"So you're tryin' to use me as a barter? That's fuckin' rich," Leon commented despite how much it pained him. It was painfully obvious. Jazzlyn seemed to be the target and even the brunette couldn't deny the…lingering sentiment left between them. It was power play. Leverage. Yellow stared at blue, and the lady instantly understood his observation, "And yet still the perceptiveness has failed to slip. No matter, for you cannot stop the wheel of fate now."

There was a banging sound of the door roughly opened, "Hey, Leon, ya in here?"

He silently cursed. Both for his weakness and that the princess didn't know she was walking towards the spindle would kill her.

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Finally, another fighting scene done. You guys probably though that Leo was so gonna win. Well…I WAS going to but I felt like have a P.I.P (prince in peril) moment. That and…I like trolling. Ah, I can't wait, the curtain of the final act is soon to rise and the tensions that come with it are bound to cause trouble for everyone! Till next time!

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