Chapter 29: Fight Inside
"Master, we've got a problem. Rito-senpai needs help- he's been targeted by a vampire, so we need to go help him. As quickly as possible," Mea said exasperated. Mea did not like the idea of Rito dying or getting heavily injured. Master Nemesis considered her choices for a moment… Yuuki Rito is important to the Darkness within Golden Darkness, so it would be very much advisable to not have him dead… plus, he's my slave, he can't die… well, not yet, Nemesis thought and she smirked at the last statement. "I agree- we can't have my target being killed… that's my job after all," Yami added as she put down Mikan & Lala (whom she had been carrying). "Alright, but he owes me one (he's going to have to treat me one day); which way then?" Nemesis asked as she finally reached a decision.
"Yami-nee chan will show you the way. I'll stay with Mikan, Nana and everyone until they wake up," Mea declared as she pointed towards the other blonde assassin. She nodded, and then Nemesis & Yami headed off towards the forest in which Rito was.
Back in the forest, Viktoria had finally shown herself, and Rito was preparing to engage, as there was little room to cooperate. "I'm guessing you're going to attack me- from what I saw six months ago, you're not exactly one to… what's the word… cooperate with your targets," Rito said as he dusted off some more dirt that he had forgotten earlier. "You're correct there. But in some sense, this was your fault- if you hadn't gone snooping around in the forest, you wouldn't have to see all of this, and we could've all lived in peace," Viktoria remarked.
"Why are you after my blood anyway? Last time I checked, you had a pretty large supply of blood. Of course, it was at the expense of all those poor people, but you're not one to care about that, are you?" Rito questioned curiously.
"Well, your blood is different. Through all that power you have acquired, which normal human beings don't usually do, your blood has became rich in power… and taste," she smiled as the crimson colour in her eyes, strengthened.
"Okay… that was creepy. What, is my sort of blood rare or something? Or are you just a desperate little bitch?" Rito said in contempt.
"Yes, blood like yours is very rare. That's why I absolutely could not miss it- especially with such a strong promise of power. My plan to draw you out though, worked. I might be desperate but I cannot miss opportunities such as this," Viktoria replied sternly as she eyed him up (again). "Yeah, I really can't forgive you for kidnapping my sister and my friends, so this is a personal thing now. Don't expect me to hold back, and don't underestimate me," Rito declared with confidence and determination, as he pulled the slide on his Desert Eagles. "Likewise," Viktoria replied with an evil smile.
Mikan finally woke up from her slumber, as did Lala, Momo & Nana, and they were all surprised to find themselves just outside the surrounding forest, with Mea sitting near them. "Oh, you guys finally woke up," Mea observed cheerily.
"Wait where are we? I remember sleeping, then being taken somewhere…" Mikan asked as she tried to get her sleeping mind back into gear. "I think we were kidnapped…" Nana whispered as she stood up.
"Yeah, I woke up, then I remember being knocked out or something. Good thing that all of us are okay though, right?" Momo stated with a sigh.
"To answer your question, you were kidnapped by a vampire. She is called Viktoria, and is someone who Rito-senpai knows. Rito-senpai, Yami-nee chan, and I went into the forest to rescue you, and we pretty much did. But, senpai got attacked at the last moment, and he told us to leave. He's in there probably fighting with that vampire girl, and both Nee-chan and Master Nemesis have gone, to help him," Mea explained as she pointed towards the forest.
"Wait, are you saying Rito's in there, taking on whoever this vampire person is?" Mikan asked worried, as the Devilukeans suddenly had a similar look of concern on their faces. "Calm down okay? You've seen senpai before, right? He can take care of himself, and he can fight really well. Plus, he'll have help from Nee-chan & master (when they get there). For now, let's just get inside, okay?" she stated as she tried to relax the nerves of the four girls. Please be okay, Rito, Lala prayed silently as she walked with the rest of the group.
Jumping back ten metres into the elevated position of the trees, Rito took four shots from his Desert eagles towards Viktoria. However, all they hit was the ground, as Viktoria had already jumped from the ground at a quick speed. She's definitely fast- no surprise, she's a Vampire, duh, Rito nearly punched himself for forgetting this. But while standing there, the shadows themselves swiped at Rito, and he had to be quick to avoid turning into sushi. Damn, she also has these weird-ass necromancy powers- she really is powerful. Again he had dodge, as she Viktoria herself, slashed at him with her sharpened fingernails; he even pulled a few more shots, but these also did not hit. Once more, they were stood ten metres from one another, facing each other; Rito took this chance to reload, providing him with another few chances at hitting this elusive vampire. "Where the hell did you learn all those weird necromancy techniques? I thought you vampires were too proud to learn techniques from other creatures/people," he asked confused. Vampires don't usually have these sorts of powers- they're reliant on their own abilities… but she's different, Rito thought with annoyance. "Fufu, now you really understand what you're up against. There's a reason why I'm the last surviving member of the Sânge family, Yuuki Rito. In order to survive the humans, demons, and other creatures, our family decided to learn other powers from many different races; alas, many of us died, and today, all have been hunted or killed. But me, I hunted the hunters, and I became the alpha ruler of the night. I killed them all… I killed all that stood against me. You humans were the worse- you hunted us down ferociously. You attacked us in the day, when we were at our weakest- you burnt down our homes. Even when we posed no threat, and tried to survive without interfering in your lives, you still attacked and killed us. And that was just there; you humans sow chaos everywhere you go, leaving nothing but anarchy in your wake. My family are all gone, dead and rotting in the places your people left them; as a child, having to see your own family members, mutilated, slashed, hung up like dogs… humans are the true killers," she stated as she looked at him with malevolence in her eyes. Oh no, she really looks pissed now. I have to be extra careful now, Rito thought with anxiety. "You understand that was all in the past right? Back then, people weren't accepting at all; the majority would have prejudiced views against anyone who was different. I know that we as humans are definitely one of the worst around- we're damaging our planet, harming eachother, and fighting over desires. But, we're not all like that; even in my life, I see humans, aliens, and even Yokai come together as friends. We accept and see eachother for who we are- we don't judge. By committing all the acts you have done, then you have put yourself at the levels of those same humans and creatures, that murdered your family. Do you understand?" Rito explained as he tried to empathize with the vampire, and stop her attacking. For a few moments, there was only silence, as both sides looked at eachother. "See, violence is never the answer- it just leads to more bloodshed. It's just an endless cycl-" He did not get to finish his sentence, as the speeding figure of Viktoria slashed her shadows and fingernails right across the body of a surprised Rito. "Don't try and tell me lies, human. I have see the true face of your race, so don't try and change my views," she said with a strong tone of distaste. As Rito fell to the ground, blood spurted up in an arc, like a fountain; shit, she got me good, goddmmit, he thought as he fell, seeing Yami & Nemesis arriving as his vision faded. With the arrival of these two, Viktoria's face turned into a hideous smile: "more people interfering? I guess you two will also have to be killed". Both assassins looked apprehensive as they noticed Rito's slashed body on the floor.
Hey everyone! Here is the 29th chapter, and this one is part of the fighting, and also has some more backstory and explanations for the character. Left it at a small cliffhanger- something for the 2014 right? Its been a quick year; it was about five moths ago, where I started to read Fanfiction (this was while I was in Nepal for a holiday lol), and only three months ago where I started this story (my first one). So, thank you for all the support, and help you guys have given me, because its motivated me to write this much. So Happy New Year for 2014, and I hope that all of you have an enjoyable and expansive year. I know I (probably) will- hopefully, we get another season of To Love-Ru? Heh, next chapter will be Thursday, because I'm away tomorrow, so see yas, and enjoy! As I sit here listening to some Eye Empire, I say 'Viva la Vida for 2014 everyone'!
