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"Diiieee!!!" Kai shouted as he rushes towards his victim. Midway, he halted and switched his attention back to Koganei, who seemed haven't been moving at all. "Hey! You aren't just going to stand there and do nothing are ya?" He asked, lowering Hyoumaen down as he walks back to whence he came. Koganei remained silent and motionless. His face was blank. However, a faint voice brought his attention back to the battleground.
"Lugia?" He asked himself, but with the radius far enough to be heard by Kai. "Hey! You talking to me?" Kai responded with an accent.
Koganei nodded. And pointed his finger to the child. "I want to see Lugia." The boy exclaimed.
Chapter 8 – Mission
"I want to see Lugia." The boy repeated. And this time, his voice echoed to Kai's ears as well. And it gave him enough reason to put his weapon down. He walks without hostility towards the child and said, "I dunno who's Lugia. Who are you anyway?"
"I am Rasen." Whispered the boy, still wearing the emptiness on his face. "Hey c'mon. if you're looking for that guy/gal/thing/animal, you ain't going to find him/her/it anywhere near. Why don't you run along now, kid. This ain't no place for children like you. Right Kog…"
Kai stopped. And he wasn't able to call the name this time. For that reason, his fear over a greater force behind him made him lose his voice temporarily as his fear rapidly taking over the innocence of his heart. "Rasen, I'm here." Pronounced the shadow. Koganei silenced, although he sees the man overflowing with power behind Kai slowly approaching him, he goes off with the usual calm approach… that is… a meaningless smile. "Why have you called?" added the mysterious man.
Koganei couldn't be mistaken. It was Kurei himself. The same Kurei he had worked for. Although his wing on his back and a few changes in his outfit would make a difference, his mask would always make him the only Kurei Koganei knew. Knowing this, Koganei rushed towards the man in red robe and silver mask. "Kurei-sama." He shouted.
"You shouldn't be walking alone like this or you might get killed."
"You don't have to worry about me, Koganei." Kurei responded, taking off his mask and revealing his face. "As long as I am Lugia." He continued with a smile.
Lugia. Koganei also knew he heard that word from a long past. Although he really couldn't remember it clearly, he is sure that someone always told him about Lugia. Not only Lugia though, but people like Kin, Kadotsu and more. "Rasen? How are you related with Master Kurei?" Koganei asked with confidence.
Rasen smiled, and he took a deep breath to answer without hesitation, "I am his… ancestor." "Ancestor?" "You probably forgot all of them already since you decided to have your memory orb sealed in the Mausoleum of Lights along with your ancestor." Rasen explained, "But since Lugia's powers are still bounded to be released, his memory orb is still under my protection. That's the reason why I am here right now… to make him decide whether he wants to keep the orb or not." He added.
"Now Lugia," called the ancestor, replacing his attention to Koganei with Kurei. "It's time for you to decide. Are you going to seal off its power? Or are you taking it with you?"
Kurei silenced for a moment, taking some time to think of the proper answer he will say. If he denies it, there wouldn't be any changes at all. And he would be able to continue living normally as what he is doing right now. But if he accepts the power, he'll gain power in multiples of his current abilities. Which will make their battle with Kouran Mori easier.
"I want the power." He whispered. Bowing down his head and closing his eyes… showing full respect. "I see." Replied the ancestor with a deep unusual smile.
Then, a silver orb came out from Rasen's palm. Engraved on it, was the word "Ten", meaning sky. And then, various colors shone before Kurei as he takes the powerful orb from the child he called Rasen.
"That… that light… I knew it. I've seen it before!" Koganei shouted in amazement. Rasen faced him after the incident, breathing heavily after unleashing a throng of spiritual energy for the transfer. "Koganei… I mean Geno, you need to find your orb before the Mausoleum is destroyed."
"Destroyed? Who could possibly destroy it?" Koganei asked, bounded with curiosity himself. "The Shishitens." Rasen replied. "Since they have already gathered their own globes, they no longer need the Mausoleum."
"You mean the Mausoleum of Lights? Why is that?" "Because its existence will only be a burden to them."
"A burden? Why's that?" "Can't you see? You are the only one whose orb is still sealed within the Mausoleum. It's an orb that'll grant you tremendous powers. Since they have already obtained their globes, they wouldn't allow you to get yours because you are sure to side with Lugia and Kin."
"Who's Kin?" Koganei asked. "If that happens, they are no longer sure of world domination. Lugia and Kin are the leaders of the Hokage Ninja Clan, the only tribe that can match the power of their Tendou Jigoku. That's why they have to destroy the Mausoleum along with your orb in order to keep it from ever happening." "Who's Kin?" Koganei repeated. "You'll know him once you reach the Mausoleum. He'll be the one to guide you." Rasen revealed, ending his explanation as well.
Koganei scratched his head, still confused about Rasen's explanations regarding the orb. But one thing he is sure to understand. That is… he needs to journey to the Mausoleum of Lights In order to retrieve his orb back. But first, he still has something of utmost important still left undone. That is… to return home for his sister's aid…
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"Aoi! Aoi!" Kirito shouted in panic. "They're…" Kirito paused, and was overwhelmed by the shock as she stares at her friend's eyes. "Aoi? Are you alright?" she continued, changing the topic.
Aoi faces her with a different approach. A former calm, honorary face turned out to be a very fearful representation of evilness. "They got Rasen with them. And Kai was even persuaded by that pathetic Golden Child." She exclaimed with pure anger. "Send our last remaining Guardian Swords to keep them from reaching the Mausoleum. I'll inform Hiruko about this." Aoi commanded "But… but…" "Silence! You will hear nothing but my orders. Go! And send them there." Aoi shouted in anger.
As Kirito's existence completely vanished from the scene, Aoi jammed the table once again, and this time, she ensured it that once she hits it, it breaks. And it did. Aoi clutched her forehead sweating heavily. "I never thought… Rasen can still possess a body. No wonder he can get out of the mausoleum." She whispered, stomping of what was left of the table. "If only… if only Kadotsu is still alive…" she added with tears.
End of Chapter 8
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