Lita
Chapter 26
Instinct
How would one describe the scene that was unfolding? Animals, locked in a battle where there would be no winners? Perhaps that is the closest way to define it.
As soon as Gatta reached the end of his fall he was at Ryudo's feet and as he looked up both now sported a metal head band bearing the horns of Valmar and Granas.
For a moment, as brief as imaginable, there was a shared look of pure heart break. A realisation of what was to come. But as quickly as it came it had disappeared into a hateful sneer and narrowed glare.
"RYUDO NOOOOOOOO!" Elena yelled as both men had moved, but the fight had begun. Just as the first blow was about to land Elena grabbed Lita from behind, her arms wrapped around her head in a hug so she could not see the horror that would take place. Elena could not bear it if she had to look at Lita's face after her hero 'mister Ryu' did something beyond horrible.
Elena trembled as blood hit the ground near her feet. Looking up she saw Yuki at the top of the winding path and despite the distance away, she well knew that tears were running down the mothers cheeks as her baby wailed loudly.
"T…TIO!" she yelled and Tio jumped to her side, pulled out of her shock by Elena's urgent tone.
"T-T-Take Lita. Go to Yuki and take them both away… M-me and Roan will try and stop t-them." Elena's words stuttered as fear and uncertainty washed over her. She could feel Lita's tears soak her arms and this only made her feel like her stomach was tying itself in a knot. Tio nodded and picked up the small girl, making sure her face was pressed to her shoulder so she could not see the scene that had unfolded.
"Elena…When they are safe…I will return and help. I promise." And with that she ran, as fast as her legs could carry them.
Roan already had his daggers ready as he side stepped to Elena, not daring to take his eyes away from the battle.
"Elena…What's the plan? Millenia and Centeria have used up all their energy, even if we rely on them all they can do is absorb the horns and then we will lose them both."
Elena pushed herself up off the ground, her legs shaking as she tried to regain some form of courage.
"S-Sleep and paralyse magic may be our only hope but… they are fast! It will be a challenge to say the least." She pulled out her staff but was unable to even aim an attack. The two men were simply too fast!
It was even worse than it had been when they first fought Melfice and Elena and Roan were stronger now, but try they did. Elena and Roan unleashed attack after attack but it seemed to have no effect on the former friends nor did it seem to distract them.
Tio reached the top of the winding path to see Yuki, frozen with fear and a man she had not seen before sitting by her feet. Lita pulled her head away from Tio and a look of dread paled her instantly. Closing her eyes and hugging Tio tightly around the neck she screamed "MISS CENTERY! PLEASE HELP!" And with that she transformed. The man looked up into the hard, cold glare of Centeria but he smirked as he saw her tired state.
"Been busy I see. They may have had a chance if you just stayed in the little girl's body but no; you couldn't resist spending time with the wings could you."
Tio slowly pulled Yuki closer to her and Centeria and urged her to look at the man before them rather than the battle below.
Centeria spoke to the man in such a cold tone that Ryudo would be pleased with the way she talked to him, "You have been watching us that long? You knew the infusement orb was intact but you needed a victim to be possessed or you could not absorb the piece. You let us bring the victim."
Yuki was horrified at these words. And in a quiet voice she all but whispered "Y-You used my husband… as a sacrifice?" The man smirked as he replied
"But of course. And what better way to absorb the piece right out of him then to watch him and that Ryudo kill each other first." As he spoke Ryudo's name it was with the utmost distaste, as if the very idea of Ryudo's name left a bitter taste in his mouth.
Yuki handed Centeria the baby and pulled a sword out from under her long skirt. "What is your name? I wish to write it on your grave so my village will know on which grave to spit." Her voice had hardened into a warriors and both Tio and Centeria where surprised. Even the man blinked in amazement at this woman's sudden change of demeanour.
"I will tell you so you can take it to the grave, My name…" He stood as he pulled out a whip with a bladed end. "…Is Judus." And with that he attacked,
Yuki held her ground but he was beyond powerful and when it looked like she had no hope Centeria stepped between them, still holding the baby.
"Leave or I will unleash Rising Wings. If you truly possess the brain you will know I need no energy for this move." Judus laughed, almost considering it more entertaining to see how they handle the situation below then to absorb the pieces himself. And with that idea now firmly in his head he smirked before disappearing.
Centeria turned to Yuki and smiled "I am too weak to stop the fight below. But if they can stop the fight, Gatta and Ryudo will not die." And with that she transformed back into Lita.
Lita woke from the sleep she had just experienced to find a baby in her arms and Yuki kneeling before them both.
"D-did miss Centery help you?"
Yuki smiled as she gently touched the young girl's cheek "Yes she did. And she said they will not die. But I must help them so can you stay here with Kori? I will return when Gatta and Ryudo are fine. Don't watch though or Kori might become upset." Lita nodded as she watched Yuki and Tio disappear down the path.
Meanwhile Elena was on her knees panting heavily. Roan was the same on the other side of the horrible battle. No matter what they did, even a normal attack, had barely any effect on the two men that was lost in instincts.
Gatta went for his friend again and Ryudo mirrored his attack Elena ran between them, managing to use her staff to stop Ryudo's sword but Gatta's was about to hit her from behind…
…"GATTA!" Yuki yelled as she slid in front of him, her back pressed against Elena's as her sword stopped her husbands.
Elena could feel her trembling. She wanted this to end as much as Elena did.
"ELENA!" Roan yelled as Ryudo adjusted his attack, Elena turned just in time to see the evil in his eyes as his sword sliced her arm open. Yuki pushed Gatta back and grabbed Elena's good arm pulling her out of the direct line.
"SLEEP!" Tio yelled before Gatta could stand and finally, one of the two was under control. But unfortunately Ryudo was still on the move and was heading toward Gatta with a death dealing blow!
"RYUDO PLEASE STOP!" Roan yelled. He was now standing before Gatta's sleeping body, Tears in his eyes. All Roan could see were Ryudo's torn clothing, deep cuts and blood flowing from his wounds. And if he did kill Gatta and still survive his injuries…. Roan was sure his hero and friend would break down…He didn't want to see that. No one did.
Ryudo's sword came down on Roan and he gasped as he felt it just miss, cutting a few hairs from his fringe. As Roan few backwards he watched in shock as Yuki had tackled Ryudo to the ground.
"ELENA!" Her warrior like voice called out. It was soon followed by the shaken voice of Elena "NIGHTMARE STAFF!"
But as they all watched the attack finally hit Ryudo with relief, one of the group was all but relieved. Roan was paralysed, a tremendous pain pulsing through him.
Elena was the one to first look at Roan and her face fell. She complexion was as white as a sheet and her body became cold as she tried to run to his side. Her voice was lost and tears spilt from her eyes. The sick feeling she had at the start of the fight grew and all she wanted to do was throw up. And all she could think was why?…why did Roan land on Gatta's body?...Why did the horns decide to move on?...Why could she not move fast enough.
Tio checked Ryudo over. His injuries were bad. Life threating as she was sure Gatta's were. She had to act fast to help them both but could she save them in time?
Her heart stopped as a horrendous scream filled the air. She had heard this scream four times now. Her heart stopped and ached as she slowly turned her head to face where Gatta had lain. She watched as Elena fell in front of Roan and hug him tightly as her sobbing was drowned out by his cry and Tio was no longer able to keep her robotic cool.
"ROOOOOAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNN!"
A/N: hmmmm i just realised there are alot of names being yelled out in this chapter... i could say its so you definately know all the names but truth is...It's what i would do in that situation!