Chapter 9: Chaos Fox
Hello Everyone! I hope you all had good holidays in these trying times we're in, and I know I did. I'm here with the Last chapter of the Year and plan on, hopefully updating it next week, but be warned, this chapter contains excessive violence and Blood, so discretion is advise.
But anyways, enjoy!
New York City
Destruction, Chaos, Mayhem.
Those three words currently describe the state of the city. Devils and Fallen Angels caused havoc on those below, throwing magic attacks one after another, not caring who they hit, only that they attracted the attention of Shirogane.
Rizevim watched from higher in the air, a joyous grin on his face.
This will no doubt draw Shirogane out of wherever he was hiding, and soon, the city will soon possibly turn on him, and when he's at his most vulnerable, he will swoop right in and take him as his own. He can imagine it now, the glorious evil they can and will cause together to bring an end to all things.
But, there's one problem he also has to deal with...
That Armored pest.
To think, they went from heated opponents to seemingly friends overnight from what his sources say, honestly, it's just absurd how the youth in this era can act sometimes. But, he feels as though he should know that armor from somewhere, but it's slipping his mind at the moment.
Oh well, he'll think more on that later, right now, he had a show to watch.
He gave a sinister smirk as he thought to himself. 'Soon Shirogane, you'll fall into my grasps, where you so rightfully belong.'
-Platinum Hero-
Superman arrived at the scene before him, only to blink in surprise at the sight.
People with black wings, either feathered one or otherwise, were seen flying around and causing trouble in their wake.
He wasn't having it.
Without another thought, he flew like a bullet towards the closest one, and promptly decked them in the face, sending them hurtling towards the earth with a sickening thud. They were alive, but they would be feeling that pain for a while.
The others stopped whatever they were doing, and upon seeing the Man of Steel did their eyes instantly widen in shock and slight fear.
"Oh shit it's the Kryptonian!" one of them shouted.
"Never mind that, just kill him and continue with the plan!"
"Right, he's weak to our magic!"
The group of Fallen and Devils turned their focus onto the Alien SuperHero and began firing multiple magic attacks at him. Superman began to fly and maneuver through the attacks.
'Good, their focus is on me.' he thought.
Meanwhile, on the streets below, Shirogane teleported into view and grabbed hold of a woman. "Are you okay ma'am?" the lady nods.
"Y-yes, thank you." He nods and he teleports her to safety and away from the chaos. The young Hero did this for all the people on the streets, getting them out of harm's way.
But that's when he saw it...
A corpse of a man bisected by fallen rubble, his blood splattered around all over the ground.
The moment he laid eyes on it, the boy's eyes went wide and he forgot how to breathe, sweat pouring from his being. He felt a bile rise to his through and quickly covered his mouth to prevent himself from losing his lunch from earlier.
'Shirogane, breathe, BREATHE!' Jeanne told him mentally.
The boy turned away, trying to regain control of his insides before they came out. He managed to regain control of himself, swallowing the bile that once sat in his throat, and panted deeply.
'That...that was...' he couldn't think straight.
How could they just do that to an innocent person?
'It's just how it is.' Galahad told him somberly. 'But remember, Shirogane, it's your sworn duty to protect the people, and that's what you need to focus on right now.' The boy was able to calm himself down.
'...yeah...' he looked back at the body, a small shudder passing down his spine. He should have expected to see this one day, but he didn't think it would be this soon.
He can't let anymore people die, he just couldn't.
He teleported in a flash, continuing his work in getting people out of harm's way while the others kept the attackers occupied.
He hoped Vali was doing okay...
-Platinum Hero-
"Dragon Shot!" Albion fired a blast a blue magic at another Devil, sending them flying to the ground. He then Flew towards the nearest enemy, who just so happened to be a Fallen Angel, and decked them in the face, followed by a swift knee to the abdomen before grabbing them, and throwing them towards the ground.
He kicked each and everyone of their asses into submission for what they were doing. He may be merciful due to having Shirogane and the Justice League on him, but that didn't mean he couldn't bring the hurt on them.
It was ten minutes later, when his area was cleared of any more assailant, all the Fallen and Devils laid battered and unconscious around him.
He gave a low sigh.
That was fun, but he didn't feel satisfied with how pathetic they were. Honestly, Shirogane could have done the same thing he had in the same amount of time.
"Albion!" the White Dragon turned to see the Magical Boy fly up to him, staff ever present in hand. The youth then took notice to all the bodies on the ground. "I see you did your part." Diamond nods, approving at how the older male wasted no time.
The teen nods. "You get the people to safety?" Shirogane winks as he grins and gives a thumbs up.
"Everylast person in a five mile radius is at a safe location!" Vali smiled under his helm and gave a nod in confirmation.
"Good, now, let's go help the others and-" he stopped abruptly as he glanced back behind Shiro. His sudden silence confused the younger male, who tilted his head in confusion.
"Hey, what wro-" Vali grabbed him as he pulled him out of the way as a beam of energy sailed by them.
"Oh, did I miss?" the two looked on to see a woman.
She was filled out, greatly so, far more than a normal human. She had tan skin with long brown hair tied into a bun with a headset and purple eyes.
"Who are you?" Shirogane exclaimed. The woman laughed obnoxiously.
"My name is Katerea Leviathan, little boy." She held out a hand, her face becoming cold. "Now then, Shirogane, be a dear and come quietly." the two males stood up and stared down the woman.
"Never." Katerea frowned, but then smirked.
She spun her staff and pointed it at them. "Fine then, fun way it is." the tip glowed as her yellow magic seal burst to life.
-Platinum Hero-
Wonder Woman pulled her sword out of a Fallen Angel. They weren't dead, but they'll be down for a long time.
This is why she didn't involve herself with the Supernatural World as much as she had in the past, other than facing her own enemies or if it had anything to do with her home.
And that held true especially to the Chistian Mythos.
Made up of Angels, Fallen Angels, and Devils, they were the most well known group out of all supernatural groups, as well as the one with the most conflict around it, having started the Great War Millennials ago, as well as the Devil's and their Civil War.
But now, they had to deal with this all because what they wanted was a powerful person like Shirogane, but they couldn't understand what no meant it seemed.
She'll have to get in contact with her mother to have Shirogane meet with the leaders of all Mythos at some point in the future, because he was going to need more help than she thou-
*KABOOM!*
An explosion, far larger than the chain of ones from earlier, came from the northern area of the city. And knowing who they were after, it was more than likely where Shirogane could be at.
'Hold on, I'm coming!' but before she could take off, a voice called to her.
"Not so fast Amazon." She looked before her as she saw a rather handsome man dressed in black armor with a cape. He had long brown hair that goes to his hips with many bangs covering his right eye. "You shall not interrupt our mission to obtain Shirogane."
Wonder Woman brandishes her sword and shield as she stares down the man. "You shall not stop me from helping my student, Devil." The man gave a sinister smirk as his magic pressure began to rise.
Then, a swarm of insects began to gather around him. "Remember the name of Shalba Beelzebub Amazon, for it'll be the one you remember in Tartarus!" But before he could charge her, a blast of sound waves hit him, sending him colliding into the side of a building, and even after they stopped, an arrow came flying towards him that exploded outwards.
Wonder Woman turned to see Black Canary and Green Arrow join her side.
"We finished up on our end," Canary began.
GA ready's another arrow as he finishes off his love's sentence. "And thought you'd might like the back up."
The Amazon nods, a smile forming on her face. "I appreciate it." Shalba stood up and sneered at them.
-Platinum Hero-
"Superman to Batman, I'm all wrapped up here." The Man of Steel was surrounded by battered, bruised, and beaten. It took him a while to get around their magi, but he succeeded in beating them all.
"Good, now go help Shirogane and Albion deal with their problem." Superman gave a nod and was about to fly away.
"Not so fast Kryptonian!" Superman looked to see a man wearing the clothes of a noble that had dark red belts and motifs, and also had a cape. He has black hair tied up in a small ponytail and violet eyes. Creuserey also had pointy ears and pale skin.
The Alien gave a sigh. "Batman, I currently have a new Devil that appeared." He heard a grunt on the other end.
"Take them out or keep them busy, I'm on my way."
Superman and the man stared down one another, both glaring at the other being before them.
Then, the Devil spoke. "To think that I, the great Creuserey Asmodeus, would get the chance to take down the Legendary Superman." The said hero narrowed his eyes.
"Better men have tried and failed. Now, tell me this, why are you after Shirogane?" Creusery gave a dark chuckle.
"Our leader desires his untapped potential and powers to help destroy all of creation." Superman's eyes widened hearing that before narrowing darkly.
"You'll never get your hands on him!" The Devil smirked.
"You and what army are going to stop me?"
Suddenly, three Batarangs flew from out of nowhere and struck the Devil, all exploding upon impact. Superman smiled as Batman landed silently besides him.
"Took you long enough." the Dark Knight didn't reply, just got into a battle ready stance as the smoke cleared.
Creuserey looked undamaged, and had a sneer on his face. "Impudent fools, you think some simple trick will defeat me!?" his aura exploded to life around him as both heroes gave grunts as they prepared themselves for a battle.
-Platinum Hero-
The tip of Katerea's staff smoked as she gave a satisfied smirk at seeing the two engulfed in the blast. But, when the smoke cleared, she frowned as she saw Shirogane standing in front of Albion, holding his staff in one hand while a field of energy surrounded them both.
"Hmph, I should have known you would manage to block the blast," she said simply, tugging up on her shirt as her enormous rack jiggled. Shirogane dismissed his shield as he and Albion glared at her. "But you're needed for our plans!"
Three magic seals burst to life as blasts of energy shot out of them, forcing both young heroes to dodge from their original places.
Shirogane pointed Diamond at her and fired his own blasts of shimmering energy at the Devil Woman, but Katerea flew up and dodged. But the moment she did, Albion was right in front of her.
"Gotcha now bitch!" he decked her square in the face and sent her plummeting towards the earth, where she skidded across the pavement before crashing into the side of a car.
The woman stood back up, a frown on her face. "Have a taste of this." She fired a stream of energy beams once again, but Shirgogane swiped Diamond in an arc, sending out his own streams of energy that met Katerea's head on, resulting in a chain of explosions, smoke covering the area.
The next thing Katerea knew, she saw a gleam coming from within the smoke, as Albion burst through, an armored fist raised. But as he went to punch her, she grabbed his fist with little difficulty.
"Don't think I'll fall for the same trick twice." She hit Albion with her staff, sending the Sacred Gear user flying to her left. Ablion managed to right himself as he skid to a stop, and grinned under his helm.
As the rest of the smoke cleared, Katerea turned to her target, only to blink in surprise upon seeing an empty street. "Where did-?"
Something hard slammed into her and sent her flying into the side of a building. Shirogane had teleported secretly to the side of her and hit her with Diamond with his enhanced strength.
The two youths regrouped a little ways from the site as they looked on at where the woman had made impact. Unfortunately, Diamond gave them the bad news.
"She's not down yet." the debris cleared and showed the Leviathan standing back up, her hair out of her bun and an enraged look on her face.
"Oh, you two little bastards have done it now!" Two dozen magic seals burst to life around the woman. "You're finished!" They fired simultaneously, and Shirogane wasted no time.
"Install: Shielder!" the shots made impact, detonating and causing a mid-scale explosion that rocked the streets. Katerea gave a wide grin, but it was instantly wiped off her face when the smoke cleared.
Shirogane, standing in his Shielder Form, holding Lord Camelot out before him, the shield giving off smoke from the impact of the attack, and neither of the young heroes having any form of damage on their beings.
The Devil gritted her teeth as she looked on. 'Damn, that's the newest form, who's shield can block and negates all magic against the user.' How should she approached this. She knew her leader didn't want her to kill either of them, Shirogane especially.
But, she has had ages honing her skills, and both were simple kids, so they couldn't keep up with her. She was a descendant of the original Leviathan, she will win this!
"I'll show you brats just who you're dealing with! I am Katerea Leviathan, do you hear me!?" her magic aura erupted around her. "You both will know your place!" She began to rapid fire blasts of energy at the two, Shirogane keeping his shield held up against her.
"Albion, we have to think of something, I can't keep hold of this forever!" The White Dragon Emperor nods as he begins to analyze the situation.
The woman lost herself in her rage in trying to take them down by any means, even if she has to destroy everything and anything around her.
They had to get in close to her to effectively take her down, but how...?
His eyes went to Shirogane, who currently held his shield firm as Katerea's onslaught of attacks kept coming, then, an idea struck him.
"I have a plan."
With Katerea, the woman was panting, but didn't stop firing blast after blast. They couldn't hide behind that shield forever, sooner or later they were going to have to come out from behind it.
Suddenly, the shield picked itself up off the ground, much to her confusion.
Albion currently held Shirogane around his waist, his shield before them. "You ready Shiro?" The boy nods.
"Yeah, let's go!" Albion began to fly forwards, and Katerea gritted her teeth.
'What are they up too now?' she shook her head. 'It doesn't matter, I'll just blast them out of the sky!'
She resumed her continuous fire, and Albion began to do evasive maneuvers, still flying straight for her. And any moves that came close were effectively blocked by Shirogane's shield.
They got closer and closer, and Katerea realised their plans. 'They were getting in close-' but she was too late as the two were upon her. Shirogane reeled back his shield as he swung at the Devil woman.
Katerea managed to dodge, but Albion had seen this coming. He quickly released Shirogane and shot towards her in an instant, and promptly decked her in the jaw. The woman staggered, but before she could properly recover, Shirogane was upon her once more as he slashed her with his shield.
And before she knew it, the two were dishing out twin combos upon her, neither letting up on the woman. The two were completely in sync as they worked together to bring down the woman.
She tried to recover, pointing her staff at them, but Shirogane kicked it from her grasp before Albion came and landed another strike on her abdomen.
A short while later, the two young heroes were panting as they looked down their opposition.
Katerea looked worse for wear now. She was covered in scrapes, bruises, and cuts. Her clothes were partially destroyed as well, to the point where her breasts were almost on full display but still clung to her form.
She could barely stand, but she was running on pure will power alone, but she wasn't done yet, she had one last act that'll surely take them out.
She gave a wicked grin as she pointed her staff, immense levels of demonic energy forming at the end of it. "This where it ends!"
But, Shirogane had other plans. "Uninstall!" he returned back to his usual appearance as he prepared his partner in his hand. "You ready Diamond?" the Kaleidostick nods.
"Just as we practiced Shirogane, focus into a singular point!"
And not a moment later did Katerea fire a giant beam of energy that all but engulfed the streets with its size.
"Á̴̬̫̯͖̱̲͑̌̂̉̍̾b̷͓͉͐̊̂̑s̶͎̄̍́̃o̸͙͉̟̟̝̐̈́̀͆̓̎͌̔͜r̵͉̬͍̰̭̄̈̎͜͠b̷̭̞͑̀̒̀̌ ̶̳̜͈͇͚̯̔̾͊ͅắ̵͍̮̫̄̌̑͌̎̍n̷̢̨̧̦̼̪̆̓͒̍̈́̓ͅd̸̨͠ ̸̗͉͉͒C̷͍̅͊̉̀̌́͐̚h̸̥̭͚̉̈́ä̷̻̲̼̫̳̇̎̔͝ń̸̞̟̹͎̭͎̮̘̿̾̏̈ğ̸͚̱͌ḙ̵͖͎͓̈́̉̀̃̎̕͝"(1) The space in front of Shirogane distorted as the Energy Beam was right upon them.
But then, the giant laser beam was sucked into the spatial distortion. Shirogane stood firm, teeth clenched as he focused into a single point in space as the energy began to collect and converge into a single point.
Albion watched in amazement as Shirogane absorbed the Magic energy with seemingly great ease. But he couldn't help but wonder...
'Where did he learn that!?'
A fact about Shirogane is that he loves to learn and experiment with things, especially now thanks to his newfound powers. He has been testing the waters with what he could do, and has found he could distort space around him and others, and also use it as a redirection point.
Basically, it's gathering the energy into one spot, and firing it back in a single strike.
Moments later, the beam had subsided and absorbed into a single point, and instead of the dark yellow and black magical energy Katerea fired, it turned into a soft grey color.
"You can have this back!" Shirogane pointed Diamond at her and shot the small blast of magic.
However, it just floated slowly towards the Devil Woman, who just stared at it, confused. She looked up and gave a snobbish chuckle. "Is this supposed to scare me?"
Shirogane just gave a smirk and held up his right arm, his middle finger and thumb touching...*snap*
The ball exploded into a pillar of the gathered energy that shot towards the sky, and Katerea's screams of agony could be heard from within the pillar, of which can be seen for miles upon miles.
-Platinum Hero-
Wonder Woman, Black Canary, and Green Arrow, stood battered, but standing over the beaten body of Shalba Beelzebub. It took them a while to take him down effectively, especially when he used bugs in conjunction with his magic, but they managed, that, and Canary's power was extremely effective against insects.
That's what they get for underestimating Humans.
Suddenly, they saw the Pillar of Light shoot towards the sky in the northern direction of the city, and seeing the color of it, they knew just who it was.
"That's definitely Shirogane." Canary muttered.
Wonder Woman sheathed her blade and lasso at her sides. "We must get to him and Albion as soon as possible." The other two nod in agreement as they begin their trek towards the origin point of the pillar.
-Platinum Hero-
Superman and Batman faced away from a badly battered Creusery Asmodeus.
The man was surprisingly powerful, but he had underestimated Superman's strength and Batman's intelligence, and it cost him this battle.
"Good, now let's regroup and-" they saw the pillar shot towards the sky, and knew instantly who caused it.
Superman gave him an amused look. "Change of plans?" Batman simply nodded as he took out his grappling hook and fired as he pulled himself up, Superman following closely beside him as they headed towards the origin.
-Platinum Hero-
Rizevim saw the pillar of light and gave a sinister grin. Finally, Shirogane would become his loyal subordinate, or become nothing more than a memory.
It still irked him how simple mortals had beaten True descendants of three of the Original Satans, but the Justice League had his respect, having proved their strength time and time again.
Even Batman, who, while a simple human, has shown to stand up against Divine beings without an afterthought, even threatening them openly.
But, today is where they would fall, and once Shirogane was at his side, destruction would reign over all...
Unbeknownst to him, or the others, they never noticed the Helicopter approaching the scene, or the reporters watching from the inside of a nearby building.
-Platinum Hero-
Once it subsided, it revealed the pavement just about decimated, and the woman lying unconscious in the center of it.
The Magical Boy promptly fell flat on his butt, and gave a tired sigh. "Man, that took more out of me than I thought!" Diamond could only nod.
"Agreed." Albion approached the two.
"You both alright?" Shirogane looked up to him and gave a nod. The White Dragon couldn't help but gave an amused grunt. "You're something else Shirogane, that's for sure."
The boy looked up at the teen and gave him a looked, an eyebrow raised, a smirk on his face. "Oh yeah?" Albion simply nods.
"Your powers and skills are hard to exactly describe by how great they are." The Hybrid told his friend. Shirogane gave a small laugh.
"Well, I still haven't reached what I'm fully capable of doing yet..." He looks up in thought. "I wonder when that'll be?" Albion sat besides him.
"Who knows, all I can say, when that day comes, I'm challenging you to a fight." This time, both humans and Kaleidostick groaned and rolled their eyes.
"I should have guessed he would be a fighting maniac." the Mystic Code whispered to his holder.
"You said it buddy." Albion's gaze shifted towards them.
"I can hear you both, you know?" The two looked at the armored being and gave sheepish chuckles. But before they could talk further, they heard familiar voices.
"Shirogane! Albion!" the three looked up to see the other Heroes approaching them.
The boy gave a grin as he waved to them. "Hey guys, what took you so long!?" Canary could only shake her head as she approached the two youths.
"You boys certainly made quite the work on your side." she said, giving a side glance to the Female Devil's unconscious body.
Shirogane shrugged. "Meh, it wasn't that bad." he looked at Albion, "and I had help too." the teen smiled under his helm as he gently patted Shirogane's head.
However, he mistakenly rubbed the boy's fox ears.
Shirogane purred, and the others were taken aback by the sudden action.
Albion could only look on in surprise as his amusement began to rise. "Did you purr?" Shirogane blinked before his face flushed red.
"N-No! I did not purr!" Albion gave a grin. He then grabbed Shirogane's fox ears and rubbed them, and the boy melted under his fingertips. "A-Al-Al-Albion, p-p-please...st-stop!" the hybrid gave a dark chuckle.
"Hmm...no, I don't think I will." Shirogane gave a small whine as Diamond and the Leaguers just laughed at the scene, or in Batman's case giving a silent chuckle under his breath. At times like this were they glad to have the two around now.
But then, Shirogane, Albion, and Diamond froze as they became still.
The Leaguers noticed their sudden lack of movement and became confused and concern. The two youths stood up as Shirogane grabbed hold of Diamond and got into battle stance.
"It's not over." at that moment did an all too familiar voice spoke out from above.
"I see you dealt with my subordinates it seemed." the group looked up and came face to face with Rizevim Lucifer, who gave them a cold, cruel, and twisted smile on his face. "I must say, I'm deeply impressed."
Shirogane narrowed his eyes. He had to make sure this guy stopped coming back after him again. He had enough of dealing with this man's obsession over him, and it was starting to creep him out.
Albion looked up at the man, and while the others couldn't see it, hatred and rage burn in his hazel eyes. He wanted revenge on this man for taking away his childhood, the pain he felt day after day, the scorn from his own family for being born with something out of his control.
It was then, Rizevim began to clap slowly. "I applaud your efforts, but now..." his grin turned sinister. "You shall face me." He extended his six sets of devil wings.
Superman and Wonder Woman prepared themselves. "We've taken down worse than you!" the two shot forwards as Rizevim's grin widden.
Upon seeing it, Shirogane's eyes widened. "Wait stop!" the two didn't hear them as they were inches away from Rizevim, who's grin never wavered.
Suddenly, his entire being exploded outwards in a sphere of demonic energy, temporarily blinding them, but not too much as they saw Superman and Wonder Woman be blasted back and crash through the sides of the buildings on both sides of the streets.
The energy diminished as Rizevim looked down, his grin ever present.
Batman proceeded to throw batarangs as Green Arrow fired an exploding arrow, but Rizevim just used his wings and batted them away as they exploded harmlessly in the distance.
Canary was about to unleash a cry, but the Devil was in front of her instantly and grabbed her face, his hands covering her mouth.
"Now now, can't have you screaming." She tried to free herself before she went to give a kick to his head, but Rizevim caught the leg effortlessly. "And i'm afraid that won't work either."
He released her face and threw her into Green Arrow as both went crashing into the side of a building with a harsh thud, both being knocked out.
Batman tried to strike him from behind, but Rizevim saw him coming. Right as the Dark Knight was about to attack, Rizevim turned and fired a blast of energy that detonated, sending Batman flying back as he skipped along the pavement before skidding to a stop.
Once the Leaguers were out of the way, Rizevim turned to the two youths and reached out an arm. "Now, come quietly Shirogane, and I promised, the city and its people won't be harmed further."
The Magical Boy just looked at him with disdain, and gave a snarl. "You crazed idiot, I'll never join someone like you ever!" Rizevim sneered.
"Than learn your place beneath my feet."
Magic Circles surrounded Rizevim as they began firing Continuous blasts at the two youths, who had to do evasive maneuvers, Shirogane flipping out of the way while Albion flew to avoid the blasts.
'We have to get close!' Shirogane thought. 'Luckily, I have just the Form.' "Install: Ruler!" His form was engulfed in light as he stopped flipping as skidd to a halt and began to charge towards Rizevim.
Rizevim saw him approach and frowned as he began firing solely on him.
Shiro twirled his flag and began to either dodge and/or block the incoming attacks, not stopping for even a second as he got closer and closer to the Devil. Seeing him advance, Rizevim's frowned hardened.
'He's more persistent than I had originally thought.' The continuous fire stopped as Rizevim stuck out his arm and fired a beam of energy at Shirogane.
The boy stopped in his tracks and held his flag forwards as it glowed gold and stopped the energy, the beam splitting in two as he now slowly advanced towards Rizevim, grunting with each and every step.
'He's good, but not good enough.' Rizevim proceed to double the output of magic energy into his attack, causing Shrigoane to halt in his tracks, and began to skid back along the pavement, gritting his teeth as he tried to hold his place.
But then...
{DIVIDE!}
Rizevim's beam diminished into a thin beam, as the Devil's eyes went wide. "What the-!?"
"Got you now Bastard!" Albion came flying in and decked Rizevim in the face, causing the man to skid back on his feet till he stopped a few yards away, growling as he realised just who it was now.
That accursed power! He thought the brat had died years ago when he ran away, but he seemed to have survived after all this time, and has gotten stronger as well...
But not strong enough!
Albion went to deliver another strike, but Rizevim caught his fist. "So this is where you went child." He grabbed Albion's helmet with his other hand, leaving a small amount of space as a small ball of magic formed before he detonated it remotely, throwing Albion back, his helmet cracked in multiple places.
But before the teen could recover, or even stand for that matter, Rizevim was at his side in an instant and dropped kicked him into the side of a car. "Even now you're still the pathetic piece of filth you've always been!"
"Stop hurting my friend!" Shiro came and began to hack and slash the tip of his flag at Rizevim, who just dodge the attacks. A moment later, he caught the end of the flag.
"You'll have to do better than that Fox." Rizevim tugged the flag forwards and kneed Shirogane in the abdomen, causing the youth to gag as spit and saliva escaped his lips. Then, the Devil slapped him, and sent him flying backwards as the youth went tumbling across the ground.
Rizevim tossed the Flag in his hand aside, but heard something. "Don't you dare hurt him!" Albion came flying in, but Rizevim held up his arm as he blocked the strike. He grabbed the armored fist and slammed the teen into the ground.
Albion gagged as the air was forced from his diaphragm, and he laid motionless for a second before attempting to get back up.
But Rizevim slammed his foot down on his chest, forcing him back down.
The man gave a sinister grin as he looked down at the armored hybrid. "Such a shame you survived after all these years. But now, you're right where you belong, BENEATH MY FOOT!"
He began to stomp repeatedly on the teen, each stomp shaking the ground. "FILTH LIKE YOU DESERVE TO GRAVEL IN THE DIRT, AND WALLOW IN THE MUD, YOU'RE UNDESERVING OF THE NAME LUCIFER!"
Albion was left at the mercy of Rizevim's foot, his armor cracking with every stomp of the man's foot.
Then Rizevim stomped once more, and the complet abdomen of Albion's armor shattered as the man nearly shattered the youth's ribcage.
The Devil was about to stomp once more, but then, something hard slammed into him, causing him to be forced back and away from the teen.
Albion felt something lift his head, and he opened an eye to see Shirogane, now uninstalled, looking down at him, worry evident all over his face.
"Albion, are you okay!?" The Half-Devil gave a small cough.
"I-I'll live..." A piece of his armor broke off, showing his white hair and one of his hazel eyes. Shiro placed a hand over Albion's chest as his Circuits activated and he began to heal Albion.
"It's alright, I'm here." How could someone be so vile and cruel? He looked at the man, anger in his eyes. "How could you be so cruel!?"
Rizevim just looked at the boy, and gave a sinister grin. "Devils are beings that have to be evil, wicked, brutal, bad, scum, wrong, brute, and vicious. And a Fox like you should know seeing as your lot are mischievous and devious individuals above all else. Copying what's done by a hero? Hero? A child like you should just bow down to his betters."
Shirogane's eyes widened before narrowing. "That's hypocritical!" he exclaimed. "No one's evil by definition upon birth! It's our actions and choices that dictate that fact, and I don't care what a person is!" Rizevim sneered.
What a pathetic and childish ideology. He would be sure to wipe that and other thoughts from the boy's mind when he finally has control over him.
But then, an idea struck him, and he grinned once more.
"Tell me lad, has your little friend told you of his past?" Albion paled and Shirogane became confused. "You see, my dear grandson was born with a power scorned by use Devils..." his face became monestrous. "So it was my duty as well as his fathers to make sure he knew his place beneath our feet, showing just how weak and pathetic he truly was!"
Rizevim gave a cackle worthy of his demonic name, and Albion looked away in shame, unable to look into his friend's eyes after his history has been told. But then, he felt something wet on his forehead, and looked up and fell into shock.
Tears.
Tears flowed from Shirogane's eyes as he just stared at Rizevim, his hair/hat shadowing his eyes.
"...you..." the boy muttered dark and ominously. The boy gently sat him down, as he stood up and began to slowly walk towards Rizevim before they stood about three yards apard.
Rizevim just looked at him with a grin. "Oh? Did I hit a nerve?"
Shirogane clenched his fist and gritted his teeth. "You...!" Rizevim's grin never wavered.
"Have something to say? Well then, spit it out before I take you with me by force brat!"
Shirogane looked up, eyes no longer it's Platinum shade, but now replaced by crimson red orbs that swirled with chaotic power. "YOU MONSTER!"
Chaos Energy exploded off of Shirogane's form in a wave of unfathomable energy that tore across the entire city, a pillar of red energy surrounding the youth as it shot into the sky, and the once blue sky now turned blood red, and high speed winds picking up at the sudden pressure increase.
Rizevim's eyes went wide in horror at the rising pressure. 'What the hell!? How can a child have such power!?"
Albion sat up and stared in shock at what happened to Shirogane. The Leaguers who were knocked out began to regain consciousness, only to stare in confusion as to what's happening. They managed to regroup near Albion and hopefully get answers.
"What happened!?" Wonder Woman exclaimed.
The teen didn't reply at first, but all he could say was, "I...I don't know!" Diamond looked on in shock and horror at the event happening to his partner.
Shirogane's form began to alter within the Crimson Red pillar right before their eyes. His outfit changed slightly, his fedora seemingly disappearing and his tail multiplying into nine.
But everyone got a better look at the youth once the Pillar of energy finally subsided.
And they were shocked and slightly terrified.
Shirogane now adorned a ruby red coloration of his outfit, his pants and vest gleaming in the light. His white shirt became black in color, and his bow tied was blood red, while his dress shoes became combat boots on his feet.
They couldn't see his hands, for they were covered in Scarlet colored energy in the shape of claws, energy flowing off of them in a misty like fashion.
His once Platinum eyes turned crimson, pupils turned into extremely narrow slits similar to that of a predator and the white highlights in his hair also became red in color. Around his forehead was a stylish red colored head tie, a black star etched right into the center of it, the ends of the headwear extending down his back.
And his tails, now nine in all, were seemingly made of black and red energy, and had a flame-like effect as they extended outwards from his lower back.
But what set them off most was his expression.
He had a murderous look as he stared at the man before him, growling escaping his lips, his teeth barred, showing his elongated canines off.
"▂▂▃▃▅▅▅▅▅▅!"(2) Shirogane gave an inhuman roar that shook the very earth itself and sent out a shockwave of power that had everyone covering themselves.
Next thing they knew, he lunged at Rizevim, and was in his face in an instant, shocking them even further.
'So fast!' the Devil though as he narrowly missed a claw strike from the male, which utterly destroyed a car right behind the man, reducing it into four pieces. 'And his strength increased as well!'
Rizevim quickly sprouted his wings and took flight, but the youth wasn't through with him in the slightest. "▂▂▃▃▄▄▅▅!" Shirogane shot off the ground and flew in pursuit after him.
Superman and Wonder Woman were about to follow them, but Diamond stopped them. "Don't even think about it! Going after those two is suicidal!" the Amazon and Kryptonian looked at the Kaleidostick.
"What are you talking about?" Batman asked. The Wand gave a groan.
"I should have known something like this would happen one day from all the times we've battled Klarion." this got Diamond many looks of confusion.
Albion couldn't help but ask. "What do you mean." Diamond faced palm.
"He's been exposed to Chaos Energy, and he has unintentionally absorbed it." This caused everyone to pale, and greatly so. They looked up in the air, hoping, praying for Shirogane's safety and sanity, Albion and Diamond both being the most worried.
'Please Shirogane, make it out alright.'
-Platinum Hero-
Rizevim gave a side glance as he saw Shirogane coming in hot pursuit of him.
The Devil turned and sneered down at the youth who was coming closer and closer with every passing second. To think he had this power!
He craved the boy even more now.
"Sorry lad, but unfortunately I have to stop you now." Magic Circles appeared all around the Son of Lucifer and began to rapid fire continuous blasts of magical energy.
Shirogane didn't stop and flew right into the oncoming fire, claws bared. He began to do evasive maneuvers as he hacked and slashed any that might come his way, nothing standing in his way as he homed in on his target. He was still hit by some shots being fired, but his rage didn't stop him from taking down his enemy.
Rizevim eyes went wide as the boy didn't stop in his pursuit, either dodging, deflecting, or taking the blasts he fired with no ounce of hesitation. 'Wha-!?'
He didn't get a chance to properly think as Shirogane was upon him and decked him in the jaw, sending the man flying back.
Rizevim was able to righten himself as he rubbed his jaw, feeling the major force of the impact still linger even after the strike. 'Damn it!' he thought, his anger rising, 'he shouldn't have this much power!'
He swiped an arm out as more magic seals appeared around him and like before continued to fire blast after blast of magic. But that didn't stop Shirogane, who like before, hack, dodged, or took the attacks, who was far too lost in his rage to care, the only thing on his mind is getting to Rizevim.
But the moment he was right upon the man and swung his claws, the man vanished...
Only to see over a hundred demonic magic circles surrounding him, Rizevim having a cruel smile on his face.
"Checkmate brat." he snapped his fingers, and they all detonated simultaneously.
The blast was so huge it engulfed a part of the sky, dissipating the clouds in the sky and lighting up New York City with its sheer power, and causing a shockwave of pressure to be sent outwards, breaking many windows and sending objects flying.
As the smoke began to clear, Shirogane burst through the smoke, claws and fangs barred, much to Rizevim horror. "What the-!?" he flew back and narrowly missed being cleaved into pieces. 'How did he survive!?'
Shirogane looked beaten up from the explosion, burns evident on his being and his attire scorched in various places, but his rage, it drove him to not stop, no matter what.
Rizevim had to get some ground, and now. "Tsk, get back!" he stuck out and arm and shot Shirogane back.
The boy managed to righten himself. "▄▄▃▃▅▅!" He shot forwards towards the Devil.
Rizevim saw Shirogane coming in hot once again and gave a snarl as he thrusted an arm out forwards as his magic circle igniting to life once again. "Resilient brat! Now fall and become my slave!" a giant beam of energy fired out from the circle, heading towards Shirogane at breakneck speeds.
The boy gave a huff as his form tensed as Chaos energy surrounded him and he shot forwards, becoming a crimson red streak of light. He spiraled around the beam as if he was a surfer on a wave, and was upon the Devil again.
He roared as he slashed the man hard, causing gashes to appear on his torso as the man gave out a cry in pain. But before he could retaliate, the boy extended an arm as a pentagram circle came into being before him.
He gave a sinister grin as a semi-thin, linear beam of pure chaotic power fired at Rizeim, who was sent hurtling towards the ground from the attack, and upon impact with the earth the beam detonated, causing a massive explosion that rocked the entire district.
Rizevim looked dreadful, his clothing and armor nearly destroyed entirely, his gash oozing blood, bruises and burns lining his skin. Using what little will power he had, he shakily sat up.
Shirogane landed on the ground harshly, landing on both feet firmly planted on the street, his arrival shaking the earth. He stared down the man like mad beast upon his pray.
"▂▂▂▂▃▃▃▃▅▅!" he shot forwards as he forced the man down onto his back as he sat on his chest, and bagan to punch him in the face, over, and over, and over again, causing blood to fly with every strike.
It was at this sight did the League and Albion arrive, and they were horrified at what they were seeing. The Devil was nothing more than a pitiful mess of flesh and blood now, his face lined with bruises and a couple of teeth knocked out.
Shirogane then held down his neck as he raised his other arm, a claw made of energy, ready to end the man's life, here and there.
"P-p-please." Rizevim cried out, begging for his life. "D-d-don't do this!"
He brought his claw down...
"Have mercy!"
"SHIROGANE!" Albion and Diamond both cried out.
And right before he could cleave the Devil's head off, the boy froze.
Albion and Diamond carefully approached the rage driven young hero, both being cautious and mindful of the situation. "Shirogane, please," the Kaleidostick began, "don't do this, he's not worth killing."
Albion knelt down and gently placed a hand on the boy's shoulder. "Please Shiro, it's not his time to die, but when it is, I'll be by my hands." The youth didn't respond. "Aaron..." Albion whispered softly.
The Chaos Claw vanished as the boy let Rizevim's neck go as he stood up, his hair shadowing over his eyes.
"...leave..." the boy uttered softly. "Leave and don't ever come back, because if you do..." he looked into Rizevim's Golden Hazel eyes with his Glowing Crimson Orbs, energy swirling in their depths. "I won't hesitate to permanently strike you down."
Rizevim stood up with newfound energy as he ran away, a magic circle coming to life as he ran through it, disappearing to who knows where, not that anyone cared anymore.
Albion stood up and looked at his friend, relief visible in his eyes.
Suddenly, Shirogane's form was bathed in a soft light as he returned to his original appearance and was reduced back to his single tail. His body wavered and was about to fall over, but the White Dragon caught him.
The sky returned to its original blue coloring, but storm clouds were seen approaching on the horizon.
"Hey, are you alright!?" Albion asked. Shiro gave a small groan as he curled up into Albion's chest, but, the teen could see the tears forming in the corner of his eyes.
The Leaguers chose that opportunity to approach the two, Wonder Woman asking. "Is he...?"
"He's alright," was the armored male's reply, not turning to face them. He wouldn't let them see Shirogane this vulnerable. "I'll take him back home."
"We should take him with us." Canary stated. "He needs to be looked over and-"
"I said I'm taking him home!" Albion turned his single, visible hazel eye to them. "What he needs now, is rest..." he sighed, turning away, "...we all do." Albion turned to Diamond. "Can you take us back?"
The Kalidostick nods. "Gladly." Before the Leaguers could say or do anything else, The three were engulfed in a silver light, and in an instant, they were gone.
Sinclair-Hoshi Penthouse
Vali gently sat Aaron down on his bed, a small frown on his face.
The boy had tears streaming down his eyes, seemingly recalling the gruesome actions he had done in his moments of rage and madness. It made Vali's heart ache seeing the boy who was so bright, and so full of life and happiness reduced to such a state.
He stood up and was about to walk away, but a small hand quickly grasped hold of his.
"Don't go!" Vali turned to see Aaron looking up at him like a lost puppy who wanted love and attention. "P-please...don't go." the boy's voice was quivering in fear, but no longer at just his actions...
But also in fear of losing Vali.
The boy's heart had broken hearing of the older teen's past, how he was beaten and hurt for having a power given to him, a choice completely out of his control.
Vali's face softened as he sat back onto the bed, kicked his shoes off, and laid down besides the youth, who quickly latched onto him as his tears flowed once more.
Vali, hesitantly, wrapped his own arms around the boy, never really being the one for anytype of moments of affection, but now...now it was needed.
He held the boy close in his arms as Aaron just cried softly, as the soft patter of the evening rain hit the window, as the sky wept for the loss of a boy's innocence...
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