Hey guys VAC here and today is next Chapter of SOR
Now this chapter will focus on the Makai Knights.
And some of these fights were tough to write about
So anyway here it is Chapter 31 of SOR
Chapter 31: Garo's Radiance
SOR
Location: Saejima Mansion
Time: 9:00 am
After retrieving his father's sword from Ozpin Dante decides to show his team on what he discovered within the vault of Beacon.
"Is that what I think it is?" Koga asked.
"No doubt about it. The sword of the Legendary Dark Knight." Zaruba replied as Koga points him towards the sword.
"Ozpin had this under the Academy?" Sora asked.
"That and the Fall Maiden were in the vault as well." Dante replied.
"The Fall Maiden? How did they found her?" Makoto asked.
"I'm sorry to ask but what is a Maiden?" Sora asked.
"The Maidens are the hosts of a vast natural power that has existed in Remnant for thousands of years. They are said to be the physical embodiment of the four seasons." Dante said. "There's Fall, Spring, Winter and Summer. These Maidens were also the protectors of Remnant way before my father even arrived." Dante said.
"And this is the same sword that closed the demon world?" Sora asked.
"Yep." Dante and Koga replied.
"Koga the power of the sword is still dormant, waiting to be awakened." Zaruba said.
"Is there a requirement to unleash its true power?" Koga asked.
"There is." Dante said before he shows his amulet to his teammates.
"The amulet?" Sora asked.
"Not just an amulet but the amulet. That amulet has the capability to unlock the swords true potential." Zaruba said.
"Both twins each have an amulet. When the two amulets merge they become the Perfect Amulet. When the amulet and the sword unite, Sparda's greatest weapon will be unleashed." Koga said.
"So where's the other amulet?" Sora asked.
"Right here." A voice said revealing to be Vergil along with his team.
Vergil then approached Team DKSM before showing his amulet to them.
"It would seem that Ozpin has been keeping us something very important." Vergil said before he approached the sword. "How long has it been since the last time I saw this sword?" Vergil said as he placed his hand on the sword.
"Very long bro." Dante replied as Vergil scoffed it off before turning to Dante.
"What else is hidden in the vault?" Vergil asked.
"The Fall Maiden." Dante replied.
"Amber, so she lives." Vergil said.
"What now?" Kairi asked.
"We continue our job as protectors. I get the feeling that a war is brewing and it will start here in Vale." Rei said.
"So if it comes down to that, then we need to be ready for anything." Dante said as he drew out his sword from his back. "I think it's about time we update our pact then." Dante said as he points his sword at the center of the room.
Koga, Sora and Makoto also did the same. Vergil drew out his katana and points it at the center. Rei, Kairi, and Aigis also point their weapons at the center of the room.
"Do you all swear to protect our friends from any danger?" Dante asked.
"Aye!" everyone replied.
"Do you swear that you will all fight to the end and never give up?" Dante asked.
"Aye!" everyone replied.
"Do you swear that no matter what happens you will fight to defeat our enemies till the bitter end?!" Dante asked.
"Aye!" Everyone replied before pointing their weapons in the air.
"Then let us show them what we are made off when the fight comes!" Dante said.
"Aye!" Everyone said as Makoto heard a voice in his head.
"Though art I… And I am thou…" the voice said.
"Though shall have our blessing when thou choosest to create a Personas of the Fool and Judgement Arcanas…" The voice said before fading away.
Forming a new pact with his friends has not only strengthen his power of the Fool Arcana but also unlocks the Judgement Arcana as well.
After saying the oath both teams leave the room and heads back to Beacon.
SOR
Location: Vale Mall
Time: 10:00 am
Takeru decides to stroll around the mall due to boredom. He then walks towards a food stall that sells hotdogs.
"Would you like a hotdog good sir?" the server asked.
"Yes please, with ketchup and cheese as well." Takeru replied as the server gives him the hotdog with ketchup and cheese. "Thanks." Takeru said as he paid for the hotdog before leaving.
As he eats the hotdog he walks around the mall until he reached the mall square and noticed a lady wearing a black blouse and pants along with a hat sitting at one of the benches. Takeru sat next to her after finishing his hotdog.
"So you come here often?" Takeru asked.
"It depends on the situation." The lady replied.
"I would take that as a yes." Takeru said. "So what brings you here?" Takeru asked.
"I came here to eat. For I am hungry for human flesh." The lady said before facing Takeru.
"I knew it." Takeru said before igniting his ring lighter towards the lady.
The woman's eyes begin to dilate and Makai markings appeared revealing herself to be a Horror.
The woman kicks Takeru off the bench which he landed on his feet. He then drew out his scimitar then rushed towards the woman. Takeru swings his scimitar only to miss as the woman flipped backward and landed on top of the fountain. She then removes her hat then throws it towards Takeru. Takeru was able to block the hat then sends it back to the woman who caught it with her mouth before throwing it away. The woman then begins to grow some fangs from her mouth before lunging towards Takeru. Takeru blocks her teeth with his scimitar then kicks her to the other side. The woman then grabs one of the bystanders then holds her hostage.
"Step away Makai Knight, or this girl will get it!" The Horror said.
"You're not going anywhere lady." Takeru said as the Horror was backing off while holding her hostage.
"How about a deal then?" The Horror said.
"A deal?" Takeru asked.
"I will let you seal me, but in return, I will devour this woman this first." The Horror said her demands to Takeru. "It's only one human that's all." the Horror said.
"Only one? That's the problem with you bastards." Takeru said before he points his scimitar towards the Horror. "Every human life is valuable. But how can you know that?" Takeru asked. "You're nothing more than a filthy Horror!" Takeru said as he throws his scimitar towards the Horror which forced her to let go of the hostage.
Takeru kicks the Horror on the face before grabbing his scimitar and delivers a few sword swipes to the chest of the Horror which sends her to the fountain. The Horror then started firing spikes from her mouth which he deflected with his scimitar. The Horror then transforms into its true form.
The form consist of a white body her spine exposed from her back. She also has bone claws coming from her knuckles. She also has a tail with a spike ball at the end. She also has a wolf-like face. After transforming she gave an ear-piercing howl to try and intimidate Takeru.
Takeru scoffs before summoning his armor and transforms to it. The Horror shoots black spikes towards Takeru. Takeru slid under the spikes to get near the Horror and deliver a few sword swipes to the gut of the Horror. The Horror then used her tail and swings towards him. Takeru was able to jump over the tail before delivering a sword slash across the chest of the Horror. He then stabs the Horror by the chest then raised her in the air before cutting her in half to seal her.
After the fight Takeru reverted back to his original form then starts walk away from the area only to get bumped by a lady in red.
"Sorry." Takeru said after bumping to the woman.
"I'll only accept you're an apology in exchange of your life!" the woman said before lunging towards Takeru kicks the woman back before drawing out his scimitar.
Takeru attempted an attack only to be sent back as a barrier was protecting the woman.
"You must be a Madou Horror then?" Takeru said as he gets back on his feet.
"Correct. And only the Golden Knight can seal me and my brothers." The woman said as she pulls out a couple of daggers and point it at Takeru. "You cannot stop me!" The woman said before rushing out of the mall and Takeru gave chase.
SOR
Location: Vale Commercial District
Time: 11:00 am
At a flower shop at Vale, an old man with a dog was buying a bouquet of flowers for someone special. The old man and the dog kept on walking until they reached the house near a restaurant.
The old takes off his hat and his jacket then hangs it by coat hanger near his door. He then heads to the kitchen where a girl was being tied up to a chair in front of a table. He placed the flowers in front of the girl. The girl wakes up and saw the old man sitting on the other side of the table. The girl tries to struggle but the dog silence her by barking.
"Now now my dear, there is no need to struggle." The old man said before he stood up and went in front of the oven before opening it then pulls out a roast turkey. The old man placed on the table in front of the girl.
"What is this?" The girl asked.
"This is what I call the last meal." The old man replied.
"What?!" the girl said.
"They say that a person who's about to die must have at least a last meal." The old man said. "Now we feast before I eat dessert." The old man says while licking the girl's face. "Or I should head straight to dessert?!" The old man said as his jaw widens about to devour the girl.
Until an arrow comes in flying from the kitchen's window and hit the old man in the face. Another arrow flies in hits the dog in the face before a third arrow hits the bonds that were tied to the girl freeing her from the chair.
The girl escaped by the front door only to be stopped by the old man who still has the arrow on his face.
"Now now. There is no escape." The old man said as he blocks the door.
As he was about to lunge towards the girl the door behind him was kicked down and lands on him. The girl took a look in who saved her from certain death. It was Aguri who was holding his bow and aimed it at the old man which was confirmed to be a Horror. The girl leaves the house leaving Aguri alone with the old man with his dog.
"Damn Makai Knight!" The old man said before he lunged towards Aguri.
Aguri kicks the Horror out of the house along with the dog itself. Aguri then fires a couple of arrows at both the old man and the dog. Both old man and its pet evaded the arrows then rushed towards Aguri who held them off before pushing them with his bladed bow. The old man and his dog recovered from the Aguri's counter.
"That's it. Time for you to die!" the old man said as he and the dog transformed to their Horror forms which consist of one body.
The dog Horror became the legs of the old man which formed into a centaur type Horror. The old man's body had long arms with sharp claws at the end. The body was green and was covered with black fur. He has a head with horns and sharp fangs to finish the entire body.
The Horror roared towards Aguri who took off his glasses then summoned and transformed to his armor. The centaur-like Horror rushed towards Aguri only to miss as he jumps to the side and fired a trio of arrows at the Horror. The arrows bounced off the body showing how durable the skin was. Aguri again fires another barrage of arrows only to bounce off again. Aguri then pulls out a specialized arrow with an explosive charm attached at the tip. Aguri leaps over the Horror before shooting the arrow at its head. The arrow hits the Horror which caused it to explode. The Horror swings its arms around while being blinded by the smoke. As the smoke dissipates Aguri shoots an arrow towards the eyes of the Horror causing it to be blind. Aguri then noticed that the heart was exposed between the body of the old man and the dog. Aguri takes aim towards the heart and shoots an arrow towards it which seals the Horror completely.
After the fight Aguri reverts back to his original form before he starts walking away from the area. As he walks towards the end of the street a man in a white suit bumped into him.
"Sorry about that." Aguri said.
"Don't be. As you will be dead for a few seconds!" The man said before he kicks Aguri by the chest.
Aguri jumps back to his feet before pulling out his bow and shoots towards the man. The arrows bounced off him as a barrier appeared out of thin air to protect him.
"A Madou Horror?" Aguri said as the man rushed away from the area before Aguri chased after him.
SOR
Location: Vale Town Square
Time: 11:30 am
At the city's square, a girl was playing jump rope with her friends until a bald man with eyeglasses approached them.
"Excuse little girl." the bald man said as one of the girls approached him. "Would any of you kind girls could direct me to the nearest bank?" The bald man said.
"Sure. In fact, all three of us can help you." one of the girls replied as the other girls walked next to her.
"All you have to do…" One of the girls said.
"…is to follow us." The last girl said before the group starts to walk away from the area.
The three girls walk in a triangle formation in front of the bald man. The group kept on walking until they arrived at an open lot.
"I'm sorry but, where is the bank?" the bald guy as before the trio of girls slowly faced him.
"Sorry but…" One of the girls said.
"…the only place that we're taking you…" another girl said as the trio slowly walks towards him.
"…is straight to hell." The girl said as the girls back the bald guy at a wall.
The girl corners the bald man as their faces begin to take shape to a more demonic look. As one of the girls was about to devour the man Ryuga jumps in between the man and the trio then kicks the three girls away from the man.
"There is a good bank by the town square. It's very reliable they'll keep your money safe." Ryuga said before the man leaves the area leaving Ryuga to deal with the trio.
"A Makai Knight?!" One of the girls said.
"Dammit!" Another girl said.
"Just when we're about to have dinner." The last girl said.
"Sorry ladies but appetizer just run away. Time for the main course." Ryuga said as he pulls out his sword from his scabbard.
The three girls jumped back to gain some distance away from Ryuga. Ryuga then rushed towards the girls who disperse and form a triangle pattern around Ryuga. Two of the girls rushed in and meets Ryuga at the middle delivering flying kicks towards him which he easily blocked. He pushed the two girls back then delivered a few sword swipes at the stomach before rushing towards the third girl. The girl did as much as she could to defend herself from Ryuga's attacks, but the Makai Knight's strength was enough to drive her back towards her friends.
"That's it! Time for you to die!" one of the girls said as trio starts to fuse together into one Horror.
It was a female Horror with three heads a few inches apart from each other. It also has bat like wings growing from its back. It also has lizard like legs and a grey body to complete the Horror. After witnessing the transformation Ryuga summons his armor and transforms in it.
The Horror rushed towards Ryuga only to receive a sword swipe at the gut which weakens her. Ryuga then rushed towards the injured Horror and delivered a few slashes that cut off the wings from its back. The Horror then turns to Ryuga before two of its heads detached from her body then heads towards him. Ryuga easily cuts down the heads of the Horror before heading towards the main body. The Horror attempts to counter Ryuga's attack only to fail as he cuts down the Horror in half sealing her.
After the fight, Ryuga reverts back to his original form.
"That was easy." Ryuga said until he noticed a well-dressed middle-aged man slowly walking towards him.
"Dougai Ryuga. Who would have thought that I would find you here?" The man said.
"And who are you?" Ryuga asked.
"The one who will send you to your death!" The man replied as he immediately dashed towards Ryuga and punched him on the stomach which sends him back a few steps.
Ryuga recovers before he pulls out his sword from his scabbard then rushed towards the attacker. Ryuga swung his sword towards the man only to miss as the man sways around to evade the sword strikes before delivering a quick but powerful thrust kick at the chest which sends him to the ground.
"Pathetic." The man said as he starts to leave not before Ryuga chased after him.
SOR
Location: Beacon Grounds, Warrior Statue
Time: 12:00 pm
As she waits for teammates on their solo hunts Rian decides to read a book by the bench near the statue. After finishing a chapter of the book Burai arrived and approached her before sat next to her.
"So how are your teammates?" Burai asked.
"Well they're still on their individual hunts and they haven't reported back." Rian replied.
"It normal Horror anyhow. They can handle it." Burai replied.
"Priest I have a question." Rian said.
"What is it?" Burai asked.
"If we are stuck in this world, don't you think that Hakana-san is also here as well?" Rian asked.
"That is what worries me more. If Hakana and Sonshi are here then we need to double our efforts and find them." Burai replied.
"And when we find Hakana-san what then?" Rian asked.
"She must now fulfill her role as the Golden Knight's Priestess." Burai said as Rian's scroll starts ringing.
"Who is it?" Rian said as she answered her scroll.
"It's Takeru and we got a big problem." The caller said identified to be Takeru.
"Takeru? What's going on?" Rian asked.
"I'm done with my solo hunt, but I've spotted a Madou Horror in the city right now." Takeru replied.
"Where are you now?" Rian asked as she stood up from the bench.
"I'm chasing it by city square." Takeru replied.
"All right sit tight I'm on my way." Rian said before she hangs up her scroll.
"What is it?" Burai asked.
"Takeru found a Madou Horror. I'm on my way to the square." Rian said before she heads to one of the bullheads.
"Might as well go with you. There might be a chance that Sonshi is there." Burai said as both teacher and student leaves the area.
SOR
Location: Vale City Square
Time: 12:15 pm
Takeru chased the Madou Horror until they reached to the town square where she was waiting at one of the benches.
"So you have chased me this far." The woman said before she stood up from her seat.
"Sorry but it's my duty to cut you down." Takeru said as he rushed towards the Horror.
Takeru swings his scimitar at the Horror only to miss as she flips back before pulling out a dagger from her back. Both fighters started trading blows at each other. The woman was more flexible and was able to evade most of Takeru's attacks. Takeru continues to swing wildly at the Horror but still couldn't find the mark before getting kicked in the chest which sends him to a bench.
"Damn it!" Takeru said as Aguri was thrown next to him.
"Oh hey, Takeru." Aguri said before he grunted.
"Aguri? What the hell are you doing here?!" Takeru said as Aguri points at a street where he came from.
"He threw me here." Aguri replied as the Horror he was chasing comes out of the street.
"Ah Rivera, what a pleasant surprise." The man in white said to the female Horror now named Rivera.
"Siegfried. It would seem that you also made it as well." Rivera replied back to the male Horror named Siegfried.
"Are these the Knights that work for that pitiful Burai?" Siegfried asked before pulling out a two-handed sword from his back.
"Yes indeed." Rivera replied.
"Then we must kill them both!" Siegfried said before the duo rushed towards both Aguri and Takeru.
Both Takeru and Aguri jumped to the sides to evade both Horrors before heading towards the Horror duo. Aguri rushed towards Siegfried while Takeru faces Rivera.
Aguri shoots a couple of arrows towards Siegfried only to get the arrows deflected with his sword. Aguri then fires another set of arrows towards Siegfried with no effect as Siegfried again deflects the arrows. Aguri attached explosive charms at the tip of one of the arrows then shoots it towards Siegfried. Siegfried cuts down the arrow only to have the charm explodes on his face which sends him to a nearby wall. Aguri pins him with a few arrows at the arms and the legs of the Madou Horror. Aguri then fires one arrow towards the chest of Siegfried only to miss as he breaks off the arrows then evades the incoming arrow. Siegfried recovered and rushed towards Aguri before slamming his sword downward on Aguri. Aguri blocked the sword with the blades of his bow before pushing him back to get some distance between forcing a stalemate between the two.
Takeru and Rivera flipped towards the center then started trading blows with Takeru's scimitar and Rivera's dagger. Takeru swings high while Rivera swings low but both missed their marks. Takeru swings his sword before thrusting it towards Rivera. Rivera blocks the sword only the impact forced her back a few steps. Takeru leaps in the air then deliver a downward slash towards Rivera who blocks it with her dagger. Rivera was able to push Takeru back. Rivera pulls out a second dagger from her back. Rivera then rushed forwards but only miss as Takeru leaps in the air then counters with a few sword swipes of his own before sending Rivera next to Siegfried with a thrust kick on the chest.
Aguri fires an arrow towards the Horror duo while Takeru leaps in the air then attempt a downward slash towards the duo. Just as both weapons were about to make contact to both Horrors until a well-dressed man caught both the arrow and Takeru before throwing them next to Aguri.
"It's you!" Aguri said as he recognizes the man.
"It's been a while, Aguri." The man said.
"Sonshi. So he's the guy Priest Burai told us about." Takeru said as he recovered.
"So it would seem that Burai and his subordinates are here as well." The man named Sonshi said before performing an open palm stance towards the two.
As both Aguri and Takeru were about to attack Sonshi Ryuga leaps over them before rushing towards Sonshi. Ryuga delivers a few swords swipes only to miss as Sonshi strafes from left to right before delivering a powerful punch to send Ryuga next to Aguri and Takeru.
"Ryuga!" Takeru said as he and Aguri help him back to his feet.
"Who is this guy?" Ryuga asked.
"Sonshi, a powerful Madou Horror that the Priest told us about." Aguri replied.
As Ryuga recovers the Horror trio slowly approached them to finish them off. As they got near enough a firebolt hits them which pushed the trio back. It was revealed to be Rian and Burai as they jump between them and the Knight trio who already recovered.
"Burai." Sonshi said.
"It's been a while Sonshi." Burai said as he noticed both Rivera and Siegfried. "And you two as well. Rivera and Siegfried." Burai added.
"It would seem that you arrived safely Burai." Rivera said as Rian points her magnum at her.
"Rivera." Rian said as she pulls the lever of her gun.
"Rian, still pointing that gun at me little girl?" Rivera said before she licked her lips. "You're only going to hurt yourself." Rivera said as the Knight trio stood next to both Rian and Burai and pulled out their weapons.
"Enough talk. We end this now!" Sonshi said before Rivera and Siegfried rushed towards the group.
Aguri fires an arrow with a smoke charm attached to the tip at the ground to create a smokescreen giving them a chance to escape the area.
"Damn it, they got away." Siegfried said.
"Not to worry my friend." A voice said as a portal appeared before them.
From the portal, Kiba appeared and approached the Horror trio.
"I know where we can strike them." Kiba said as he shows the portal to them. "We can attack now while they are venerable if you want." Kiba said as both Siegfried and Rivera enters the portal. Kiba was about to enter the portal only to be stopped by Sonshi.
"I hope you keep your end of the deal." Sonshi said.
"I will provide you what you need to initiate the ritual. You must keep your end of this agreement." Kiba said.
"And I have just the thing to destroy Ryuga." Sonshi said before he and Kiba enters the portal.
SOR
Location: Beacon Grounds
Time: 12:30 pm
Team RRAT and Burai arrived back at Beacon after an encounter with Sonshi and his group.
"Looks like my suspicion has been confirmed. Sonshi has been recruited by Kiba, we need to prepare ourselves for a big fight." Burai said as the group kept on walking.
As they kept on walking a portal appeared before them halting their movement. Out from the portal were Siegfried, Rivera, Sonshi and a mysterious woman behind the trio.
"Well well well…" Rivera said as she drew out her daggers.
"Who would have thought that we would find you here?" Siegfried said before he drew out his sword.
The team then drew out their weapons the points them at the Horror group. Rian then recognizes the mysterious woman behind them.
"It can't be. Priest look!" Rian said as he directs Burai towards the woman as Burai also recognize her.
"Hakana. So I was correct." Burai said as Ryuga turns to him before turning to the woman.
"Mom?" Ryuga said before his body starts shaking and clenching his teeth.
"Ryuga…" the woman now named Hakana said.
"YOU BASTARDS!" Ryuga said before rushing towards the group.
"Ryuga!" Rian said before she and her teammates rushed in to help Ryuga.
Rivera and Siegfried intercept Aguri and Takeru while Ryuga and Rian rushed towards Sonshi.
(Insert Gaim-Ranbu Escalation)
Takeru slid under Rivera's dagger swipe then takes her to the ground with a leg sweep. Takeru stabs his sword towards Rivera who easily evades by rolling to the left before getting back up on her feet. Rivera then leaps in the air and lands on his shoulders with his head between her thighs before performing a hurricanranna to get him off his feet. Rivera attempted to stab Takeru on the face with her dagger only to get blocked by his scimitar. Takeru then kicks Rivera off him then kicks up back to his feet. Takeru then swings his sword around before placing it on his shoulder before taunting Rivera. Rivera snarls then pull out her other dagger from her back before rushing towards Takeru. Takeru blocked the initial strike then pushed her back before delivering a barrage of strikes of his own. Rivera was able to evade most of the strikes but the last two attacks from Takeru landed and hits her by both her ribs which forced her back.
"Lucky bastard." Rivera said as she licks her own lips.
"Luck ain't got nothing to do with it." Takeru said before rushing towards Rivera.
Aguri shoots an arrow towards Siegfried who easily ducked it then rushed towards Aguri knowing he would have the advantage when it comes to short-range combat. Aguri then flips over Siegfried then fires an arrow while in midair which he blocked. Aguri then shoots a barrage of arrows towards Siegfried. Siegfried easily deflects the arrows but did not notice an arrow with an explosive charm that exploded in front of him which sends him back. Siegfried recovers then rushed towards Aguri and both of them starts trading blows. Aguri was able to hold his ground for a few minutes before shooting towards Siegfried who easily deflects it. Aguri then adjusted his glasses before pulling out a different arrow from his quiver. The arrow has a silver metallic body and a sharper tip. Aguri fires the arrow towards Siegfried who was prepared to deflect the arrow. As Siegfried hits the arrow it released a powerful shockwave that sends him to a bench.
"A shock arrow. Real smooth boy." Siegfried said as he gets back to his feet.
"You're the one who got caught by it." Aguri said as he aims another arrow towards Siegfried.
Ryuga and Rian rushed towards Sonshi who was still holding Hakana hostage. Rian pulls out her brush then used a magnet spell to get Hakana away from Sonshi. Burai pulled out his brush and used a spell to catch Hakana from midair. With Hakana out of the way, Ryuga and Rian can focus their attacks on Sonshi himself. Rian shoots from her revolver at Sonshi who simply sways in incredible speed to evade the bullets. As Rian reloads her gun Ryuga immediately rushed at Sonshi who was still standing at his position. As he got close enough Ryuga swings his sword towards Sonshi only again to miss his mark. Ryuga swings his sword again only to miss as Sonshi again sways to the left before delivering another powerful punch to the gut which sends him next to Rian. Ryuga stood back up then rushed Sonshi again. Only this time Ryuga thrust his sword towards Sonshi which he caught by the palms of his hands. Sonshi disarms Ryuga then kicks him back before throwing his sword back to Ryuga. Ryuga grabs his sword and was about to attack again only to be stopped by Rian.
"Ryuga you can't just attack him head-on." Rian said.
"Do you have any ideas?" Ryuga asked as Rian nodded to him and gave him the idea.
After silently discussing their plan of attack Ryuga sheaths his sword before rushing towards Sonshi. As Ryuga got close enough Rian immediately used a speed spell from his sword which allows Ryuga to attack at incredible speed to counter Sonshi's own speed. Ryuga landed a few hits at the Horror which sends him back. Ryuga then unleashed another barrage of attacks which hit Sonshi by the gut which starts releasing gold energies that Ryuga easily absorb. Ryuga was about to deliver one more attack until a portal stops his assault and a sword blocks his path.
(End Song)
From the portal, the one wielding the sword was Kiba as he walks towards Ryuga.
"If you want something done right, you do it yourself." Kiba said as he delivers a powerful sword swipe towards Ryuga which sends him back.
Burai pulled out a couple of charms then threw it towards Kiba. Kiba caught the charms and crumples them easily. Burai then pulls out his brush then writes Makai letters to unleash a powerful thunder spell which Kiba easily blocked with his sword. Kiba then swings his sword in a quick and circular motion which creates a shockwave to send Aguri, Takeru and Rian next to Ryuga as the Madou Horror trio stand next to Kiba.
The Madou Horrors then transformed and new bodies then were shown.
Siegfried's body consist of a white upper body where scratch marks were all over its chest. The lower body was black and has hooves for feet, he also has a head with one side all white with the eyes were blue while the other half was all black and the eyes were red.
Rivera assumes a two-faced Janus-like form where she resembles a china doll with an eyeless skeletal face on the back of her head.
Sonshi has a black body with an armor that looks like a ribcage, it also has a bat-like face with an orb that covers his forehead.
After seeing his allies transformed Kiba then pulls out his necklace then blows at the jewel which illuminates a small light. He then twirls it above his head to create two purple circular tears that summons his armor.
The Knights of Team RRAT then summons their armors then transforms to battle their enemies. After they transform team RRAT rushed towards the Madou Horror group.
Takeru faced off Rivera and slams his sword downward towards Rivera only to get blocked. Rivera pushed Takeru back then delivers various kicks which forced Takeru to be on the defensive. And with her new form, Rivera was able to bend in different styles that give Takeru a tough time to get an opening. After enduring, a barrage of attacks from Rivera Takeru took an opening and attacked Rivera which sends her near the statue. As Rivera recovers from the attack Takeru rushed in and delivered a barrage of sword strikes which made Rivera unleash gold energy from her body which Ryuga absorb while facing Kiba.
"Son of a!" Rivera said as she stood back up.
"Language!" Takeru said as rushed towards Rivera.
Aguri pulls out five arrows then shoots them at the same time at Siegfried who drew out a smaller sword from his back and deflects them easily. Aguri drew out another set of arrows then fires it at Siegfried. Siegfried again deflects the arrows before he heads straight to Aguri. Aguri flips back to evade Siegfried's attack then fires an arrow that hits him by the gut. Siegfried pulls out the arrow from his body before he chased after Aguri. Aguri kickflips against a wall which made Siegfried miss with his sword. While in mid-air Aguri throws a mirror fragment towards the wall that he kicked at before landing. Aguri then aims an arrow towards the charging Madou Horror. As Aguri pulls the arrow from the bow the arrow begins to illuminate blue light from the tip. Siegfried swings his swords towards Aguri only to miss as he rolls from the side before releasing the arrow towards the mirror he placed on the wall which it reflects Siegfried's body. The arrow enters the mirror then shoots right out of the mirror then heads towards Siegfried which hits him on the back. Aguri then a trio of arrows towards Siegfried which hits his abdomen. As Siegfried pulls out the arrows from his body gold energies begin to release from each hole on Siegfried's body which Ryuga absorbed.
"Well played." Siegfried said.
"Fight smart not hard." Aguri said as he pulls out two more arrows then placed them on his bow.
Ryuga being assisted by Rian he faced off both Kiba and Sonshi. Ryuga simultaneously trade blows with both Kiba and Sonshi. Rian applies physical enhancement spells to give Ryuga the edge in the fight against two tough opponents at the same time. Ryuga delivered quick and powerful strikes at certain vital areas of both Sonshi and Kiba. Ryuga then in one sword slash he forced both Sonshi and Kiba back. Ryuga grinds his sword at his sheath then taunts the duo. Sonshi pulls out two black sais while Kiba grinds his sword at his left arm guard. The duo then rushed towards Ryuga who was prepared to counter them. Sonshi then moves in incredible speed as he rushed towards Ryuga. Sonshi attacking at incredible speed as he pierces some of the joints of his armor forcing him down to one knee. Sonshi steps to the side giving Kiba a chance to deliver a powerful sword thrust which hit Ryuga by the chest. The impact of the sword forced Ryuga back. Ryuga was about to stand back up only to be held up by Sonshi. Rian was about to help Ryuga only to be sent back by Kiba who unleashed a powerful aura. Ryuga tries to break free of Sonshi's hold over as Kiba slowly walks towards them. Ryuga was able to break free but to be put down to the ground by Kiba. Kiba stomps Ryuga's chest to hold him down then positions his sword at Ryuga's helm.
"Witness as your eyes will see life differently," Kiba said as he raises his sword.
Ryuga was able to get away then grabbed his sword then trade blows with Kiba for a few seconds before Kiba aimed for Ryuga's right knee which forced him to kneel. Ryuga tried to fight but only gets disarmed by Kiba. Kiba twirls his sword before jabbing the blade towards Ryuga's eyes. As Kiba pulls out the sword Ryuga screams as he reverts back to his original form with his eyes are still intact but oozing with blood.
"Ryuga!" Rian shouted as she rushed to her partner who falls to the ground.
"No," Hakana said as she kneels to the ground. "Ryuga…" Hakana said in horror.
"Dammit." Burai said.
"No, it can't be," Takeru said as he saw his leader's situation. Rivera pulls out a dagger infused with poison.
Rivera rushed in and stabbed Takeru's right hand. Takeru was able to get Rivera off him. Takeru then noticed the knife on his hand and it begins to infect his hand forcing him to revert back to his original form.
Aguri saw his partner in trouble kicks Siegfried before firing an explosive arrow to keep him at bay. Aguri reverts back to his original form then checks on Takeru.
"No good is a Parasite Dagger. If I don't cut off the hand you'll be a Horror as well." Aguri said as he pulls out a dagger.
"Do it!" Takeru said before Aguri amputates the infected hand before wrapping the amputated arm to prevent it from bleeding.
As Aguri was taking care of Takeru's severed hand Rian reached Ryuga trying to calm him down.
"Ryuga hang in there!" Rian said as she checks on her partner.
As Rian tries to heal the eyes of Ryuga Kiba slowly walks towards the duo.
"Death has come for you Dougai Ryuga." Kiba said as Rian turns around and pulls out her magnum and brush. "So you wish to die for him, I will grant you that." Kiba said as he raised his sword in a thrust position.
After a few seconds, Kiba thrust his sword towards Rian who closed her eyes prepared to die for Ryuga.
"RIAN!" Burai shouted as he tries to run to protect Rian.
After a few seconds, Kiba's sword made contact but not to flesh but to steel. Rian opens her eyes and saw Kiba's sword being blocked by another sword. Rian turns and finds Koga blocking the sword protecting her and Ryuga.
"What?" Kiba said before Koga kicks him back.
Rivera and Siegfried rushed in to attack Koga only to be blocked by Jabi who used her two flag poles to prevent them from attacking. Sonshi was about to blindside Koga with his sais. But out of nowhere Rei blocks with his swords then kicks him back protecting Koga.
Koga turns to Ryuga who was unconscious because of blood loss. He then turns to Kiba then points his sword in the air.
"Rian, get your partner out of here now. Priest Burai get your students away from the area and bring them to my mansion." Koga said as Burai nodded.
"Hakana let's go." Burai said as he helps Hakana back to her feet.
"Come on Takeru." Aguri said as he placed Takeru's arm over his shoulder.
"You're going to be alright Ryuga." Rian said as she helps Ryuga to his feet then placed his arm on her shoulder before she and her team leave the area with Burai.
"Koga. Are you ready to die?" Kiba asked.
"I was born ready." Koga said as he twirls his sword creating a circular tear above his head to summon his armor and transform.
Rei also summons his armor to confront Sonshi who was still in his armor. Jabi swings her flag poles before facing both Rivera and Siegfried.
"So be it!" Kiba said as he rushed towards Koga.
(Insert Ware wa Garo-Jam Project)
Kiba slams his sword towards Koga only to get blocked by Koga's scabbard. Koga pushed Kiba back at the same time pulling out his sword from his scabbard. Koga then swung his sword towards Kiba who blocked with his left armguard, Koga pushed him back then thrust his sword towards Kiba. Kiba parries by swinging his sword upward giving him an opening then grabs Koga by the neck. Koga punched the arm that was grabbing him then delivered a few sword slashes to the gut then end it with by thrusting his sword forward which sends Kiba a few steps back. Kiba then rushed forward after recovering and begins trading strike with Koga. But Koga was more prepared and was able to deliver more deadly strikes and end the melee by sending Kiba to the statue.
"Saejima Koga!" Kiba said as he gets back up to his feet.
"Kiba!" Koga said.
Both Rivera and Siegfried rushed towards Jabi who stood still in her position. As they got close enough Jabi bashed them by gut before leaping back. Rivera rushed and attempts to stab Jabi with one of her daggers. Jabi disarms her by parrying her attack then bashed her hand to let go of her daggers before kicking her back. Seeing that his ally's attack was ineffective Seigfried rushed in and drew out his two swords. Siegfried thrust his two swords in an x formation only to miss as Jabi leaps in the air then lands on the tip of the sword before delivering a cross-kick which sends him next to Rivera. Jabi drops her flag poles then pulls out her brush from her sleeve and starts writing Makai letters in front of her. She then swipes them to the left which makes them fall to both flag poles. As Jabi applies the spells on her flag poles both Rivera and Siegfried stood back up and rushed towards Jabi while she was venerable. As they got close enough Jabi grabbed both flag poles then slams one of her poles to the ground freezing both of them in ice. She waves the other flag pole before unleashing a tornado spell to deliver damage to both Rivera and Siegfried. As get back up both Siegfried and Rivera begins to release gold energies from their wounds.
"Zaruba!" Jabi said as Koga points Zaruba towards the gold energy and absorbs it.
"Ah, it tastes sour." Zaruba said after absorbing the gold light energy.
Using his incredible speed Sonshi tries to deliver a quick attack to Rei. Sonshi attempts to attack from behind only to get kicked in the face by Rei. Rei then rushed in commenced a blade lock with Sonshi. Sonshi was able to break the blade lock and attempt to attack Rei only to get countered as Rei delivers a few sword swipes to the chest. Sonshi rush in to try and counter-attack but Rei quickly delivered four sword swipes before interlocking his swords together then delivers devastating sword swipes forcing Sonshi back. As Sonshi tries to get up more gold energies were being released from his wounds.
"All yours Zaruba." Rei said as Koga points Zaruba towards the gold energies and absorbs it.
"I hate this stuff." Zaruba said after absorbing the energy.
"This isn't over." Sonshi said as he Rivera and Siegfired teleports away from the area leaving Kiba alone.
"I wouldn't have it any other way." Kiba said as his cape transforms into wings before he floats in the air.
"Zaruba!" Koga said as he sheaths his sword.
"You got it!" Zaruba said as Koga begins to build up energy from his armor.
After a few seconds and explosion of light engulfs the area as Koga now has golden metallic wings on the back of his armor.
Koga takes off then heads towards Kiba. Kiba descends down and faces Koga in the air. Both warriors trade blows before Koga sends Kiba before immediately rushing and performs a vertical slash while dashing from left to right. Koga repeated this process at least six times before slamming his sword down sending Kiba to the ground. Kiba was able to recover and started shooting purple fire balls towards Koga. Koga easily evades the fire balls before grabbing one. Koga throws the fire ball back at Kiba who easily blocks it with his sword. Koga points his sword in the air as the sword begins to absorb the radiant energy of the sun. After a few seconds, the sword has absorbed enough energy and Koga flies in incredible speed towards Kiba who engulfs his armor and sword with purple flame to counter Koga. As he got close enough Koga landed a powerful sword swipe at stomach area while Kiba missed as he falls to the ground. Koga lands to the ground about to deliver the killing blow. But before Koga was about to attack Kiba escapes by teleporting away from the area.
(End Song)
Koga and Rei revert back to their original forms then start heading back to the mansion with Jabi.
SOR
Location: Saejima Mansion
Time: 1:00 pm
After an intense battle with Kiba and his associates Koga, Rei and Jabi arrived at the mansion and were greeted by Gonza.
"Koga-sama." Gonza said while bowing.
"Gonza where are they?" Koga asked.
"They're at the guest room." Gonza replied as the trio head upstairs to the guest room.
The trio enters the room and finds Ryuga sitting on a chair facing the wall while Burai and Hakana tries to find a way to help Ryuga recover his sight. Rian and Aguri were treating Takeru's severed hand.
"Is there no way for us to heal him?" Rian asked to Burai.
"There is one way." Burai replied before pulling out Zaruba from his pocket. "Zaruba." Burai said.
"I know, if it's the only way to save him." Zaruba said before Burai walks towards Ryuga.
"Ryuga. You may not be ready, be we have no choice." Burai said as he placed Zaruba to Ryuga's right ring finger.
"Ryuga." Zaruba said as Ryuga raised his right hand near his face. "Would you like to form a contract with me?" Zaruba asked as Ryuga looked surprised.
After a few seconds of silence, Ryuga finally stood up and gave his answer.
"Yes." Ryuga replied.
"Then from this day forth you are now my handler." Zaruba said as Ryuga sat back down.
Hakana then slowly walks towards Ryuga.
"My son I don't if you can see me now…" Hakana said as she touched Ryuga's face as she closed her eyes. "But I happy to see you now. I am proud that you have grown so much…" Hakana said as tears begins to fall from her eyes.
After a few seconds Hakana let's go of Ryuga's face. Ryuga opens his eyes and now regained his vision.
"I can see." Ryuga said before he turns to his mother. "Mother…" Ryuga said before he noticed that Hakana was facing the other way. "Mother, what's wrong?" Ryuga asked.
"It's no use Ryuga. Your mother has the supporting role of the Golden Knight. "Burai said. "She is meant to heal your wounds, but for a price." Burai said as Ryuga then realized what Burai meant.
"Mother no!" Ryuga said as he hold both of Hakana's shoulders.
"It's alright my son. There is no other way, just promise me that you will get stronger to receive Garo's light." Hakana said as she loses her vision.
"Then I fulfill that promise for your mother." Ryuga said as Koga steps forward.
"If going to do that, you're going to need this." Koga's Zaruba said as Ryuga turns to him.
"This might sting a little." Koga said as he points Zaruba towards Ryuga.
Zaruba releases the energies he absorbs earlier from the fight towards Ryuga. Ryuga feels the burn as he absorbs the gold energies from Zaruba. After a few minutes Ryuga absorb all of the energies from Zaruba.
"You okay?" Rian asked as she helps out her partner.
"It hurts a little. But I'm all right." Ryuga replied.
"Glad to have you back Ryuga." Aguri said.
"Well as much as I am happy to you being fine. But what's going to happen to my hand here?" Takeru asked as he flails it in front of Burai.
"Here. I made just for the occasion." Burai said as he gives Takeru a red metallic fist.
Takeru inserts the fist at the injured hand and a bright light engulfs the area for a few seconds. As the light dimmed down Takeru now has a new metallic prosthetic arm.
"This is awesome Priest!" Takeru said.
"A Soul Metal Fist. A powerful tool I made to help your plight." Burai said.
"Now then we must now talk about your friends from earlier." Rei said.
"One of them has a strength of a Makai Knight. That bothers me deeply." Jabi said.
"Then I will tell you all the full details of our original task." Burai said as he tells everyone in the room of their mission.
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There you have it folks Chapter 31 of SOR.
Next Chapter will focus on Riku meeting with both Sora and Kairi.
This has been VACman signing off…