Chapter Fifty:
Mirror 5: Death
Shinta stood in the doorway, facing the Akemi family. He smiled sadly.
"I'm sorry that I have to go." he said. "Thank you all for your help..."
He noticed that they each wore sad faces, except for Zerima. Ever since the others realized that Shinta wasn't Kenjima, he was at loss for words.
Now his words came back, and he walked up to Shinta. Standing a bit taller than him, he glared. "Shinta Menzuro. Kenjima is your Inner Self- we can say that for sure. When you find him...tell him I'm gonna kick his ass, okay?"
Shinta raised an eyebrow, and looked over at the girls. They all shrugged.
"Um, sure." he responded. "I'll make sure to send him back right away!"
With that, he left, waving as he did so...
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"Sorry, Akurei." said Reverse, laying back down. "But I can't locate certain people. I only have so much power, you know."
Akurei smiled, and moved over to the man. He lifted his leg back to kick him, but noticed he had vanished.
Behind him, Reverse spoke. "But I can help you in another way. I can transport her to a different aura- one I find unsettling. It's the one nearest to here."
"I see." said Akurei, smiling again. "I thank you. Now, which direction is this unsettling aura?"
Reverse pointed west. "That way. And he seems to have just parted from the auras of four familiar residents."
Akurei started walking. "I expect to see Amy there by the time I get there, got it?"
Reverse shrugged. "Sure."
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Amy blinked. Ueno was speaking one second, then she wasn't there the next.
Then again, neither was anyone else.
"Ueno?" Amy called out. "Claire? Vy? Where are you guys?"
She heard a rustling in bushes behind her. She froze. "H-hello...?"
"Amy?"
Shinta emerged from the bushes, smiling upon discovering his friend. "Amy, it is you!"
Amy blinked. "S-Shinta? Shinta!"
She ran up and embraced him, a tear falling from her eye. "Shinta! I'm so glad that you're okay!"
As she pressed again him, Shinta smiled. He closed his eyes. My big brother's love is okay. That's good...
His eyes shot open as he heard a sound. He pushed Amy back. "Who's there?! Who's watching us?!"
Out of the bushes walked a tall, handsome man. He had black hair, and his red eyes held a glare that seemed to go well with his smile. He wore black robes, which trailed down past his feet.
"Who are you?" asked Shinta. "What do you want?"
"Want?" asked the man. He motioned to Shinta. "Your name is Shinta, isn't it?"
"Yes...it is..." said Shinta, frowning. He stood in front of Amy. "Now, what do you wa-?"
He didn't get to finish, as the man hit him in the stomach. Amy froze, suddenly recognizing the man...
"You...bastard..." said Shinta. "Who are you...?"
"My name is..." the man started to say. "Wait, maybe Amy here can tell you. Tell him, Amy."
"Y-you're..." Amy rose her hand and pointed a finger at him. "Akurei Kokuo!"
"Akurei Kokuo?" repeated Shinta. "Who's...that...?"
Akurei's grin widened. "They never told you? Amy, Justin, Vy, Claire...ha ha ha! Listen well, Shinta Menzuro! I, Akurei Kokuo..."
"NO!" yelled Amy, tears falling from her eyes.
"...KILLED KENSHIN MENZURO!"
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"Just lay down...and relax..." said Suoiciv. "Relax, Ress..."
Ress closed his eyes. This is for Justin. I just need to deal with the pain of half of the wound. Half of the wound is liveable...And I'll be helping to save Justin's life...
Suoiciv grinned. "Trust me, Ress. You trust me, don't you?"
"Yes..."
Fool...
Both Justin and Ress rose off of the ground with a green light. Suoiciv was grinning the whole time. It's time I test my powers. Sorry, Ress Moonshadow...BUT YOU'RE THE SACRIFICE!
The wound on Justin's body was vanishing, slowly closing. Meanwhile, a wound appeared on Ress' body. But Justin's wound had fully closed. Ress now had a wound of the same size...
"I'm sure you feel pain, Ress..." said Suoiciv. "Horrible pain. But don't worry, it will all be over soon..."
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Edward looked at the sky. It was dark. I wonder if the doctor will allow us to stay the night here?
He looked at the door. I should go in, and see how it's going.
He walked through the door, and froze. Several feet in front of him was a figure in a chair. But not just any figure.
His brother. His bloody and beaten brother. Not only were there the wounds that had been on Justin, but there were also several new knife wounds on his face. Also, his body was cut open, and it seemed that his organs had been removed.
"Ress..." whispered Edward, eyes blank. "Oh my...RESS!"
He dashed over to Ress' body. "RESS! RESS! NO! NO! NO!"
"I should really thank the boy. He provided me with what I've been trying to get from Sinn for a long time. Blood of a descendent of Salazare. Honestly, though. I can't believe I didn't have to use force to kill him."
Edward looked up to see the smiling Suoiciv Rellik. "You...bastard...DID YOU DO THIS?! Who the hell are you to play with a person's life like this?!"
"Are you blind as well as stupid, Edward Moonshadow? Did you not pay attention to my name? 'Vicious Killer", you idiot!"
Edward glared at him, but his glare broke as the truth of the situation sunk into him. Tears welled up in his eyes. "Ress..."
The man laughed. "I love such dramatic pain! Now, though, I should tell you my name! Maybe you'll give me more drama later on! My name is Sakkidatta!"
"Blood...thirsty, huh?" said a voice. Edward and Sakkidatta turned to see Justin standing up.
"So you're okay, after all." said Sakkidatta, smiling. "Good, so my powers were a success. And I got the blood I needed. Now I can complete my goal..."
Suddenly skin on his back extended and stretched, forming into giant green wings. He spread them far, the tips a few inches from the walls of his hut.
"So long, Edward Moonshadow and friend!" said Sakkidatta, raising through and destroying his roof. "Perhaps we shall meet again!"
And, with that, he flew away. Justin now looked at Edward...and saw that the man was crying.
"Edward..." said Justin, stepping towards him. But then he stopped. Edward, crying...
Damn you, Sakkidatta! Thought Edward, not even attempting to wipe away his tears. I swear I'll get you back one day! For Ress!
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"You..." Shinta was shocked. "You killed Kenshin...?"
Amy was crying, and Akurei was laughing. He raised his palm. "Yes, and I would like you to sleep for a while."
A small beam of light shot from his palm, hitting Shinta in the forehead. As Shinta fell unconscious, his duel disk detached from his wrist and flew onto Akurei's.
"I don't have my deck with me." said Akurei, smiling. "So I figure this deck will do for dueling you, Amy. Now...let's duel."
Amy wiped the tears from her eyes. "Akurei Kokuo...you killed Kenshin. You've injured Shinta. And you've caused sadness for so many people. I can't ever forgive you for what you've done."
"And I wasn't asking you to."
"Shut up!" said Amy, activating her duel disk. "You're going down here, Akurei Kokuo! I'm glad Shinta can't see this, because when I beat you, I'll kill you!"
Amy: 4000
Akurei: 4000
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Next Time:
Mirror 6: Salazare
At the same time the Zhang family continues their tag team duel, Hell tries to force Sinn to admit that he's someone named 'Salazare'. Sakkidatta had also taken Ress' organs from him, desiring the blood of someone related to someone of the same name! Is it the same person? And who is 'Salazare'?
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Author's Note: Sorry for the long absence. First I was at my grandpa's house until about five days ago, then I had writer's block for those last five days. I'm hoping to do lots of updates to make up for it.
Also, my other story (DB) is currently on hiatus. I'll update again once I get further in Legendary Shadows: Zokkou. I don't want to keep this story arc out for too long.
Salazare, Sakkidatta (which means 'Bloodthirsty' in Japanese, as told by Justin), and Akurei Kokuo! Many twists and turns are with this story arc!
Please R&R!
-Salazare
