Warriors by Zauriel Angelus
Disclaimer: All characters belong to Joss Whedon & Co and Capcom
respectively. I just own the story so please just let me tell
it.That's all.. I acquire no profits at all from this . Honest !!!
Rating: pg
Author's notes: like I said before , the action heats up. So sorry for being so damn late. Some personal stuff got in the way. I really wanted to post as soon as possible to avoid the threat of a Hulk hogan movie marathon. Brrrrrr....thank god I'm still alive. Anyhoo thanx to all who gave their reviews and comments. Here's part 8. As for summary , if ya don't know yet ...this is basically Xander vs Akuma. Nuff said. Enjoy.
Part 8 - facing demons
Not many men would dare stand where Alexander Harris now stood. In front of him a murderous madman with unimaginable power just fixed him a glare that would send most peeing in their pants . Xander knew the demon had in his hands the ability to kill with but a gesture. He knew what little chance he had. He was neither slayer nor vampire. He didn't know kung fu or karate. He was ordinarily human. Giles was knocked out on the floor and the mighty warrior was already incapacitated as well.
Xander now stood alone but still couldn't care less. He only remembered how the demon was responsible for hurting Buffy and he was going to make him pay .
" So this is how you big assholes get your kicks...let's see how far you get when you bully someone who's not physically challenged..."
Ryu could only stare helplessly at the young man who defended him. With what he'd done just now , the warrior was sure that the young man was facing imminent death. He was either incredibly foolish or incredibly brave.
" NO !! WAIT !!! Stay out of this !!!" Ryu shouted.
It was too late. Xander had already launched himself at Akuma . His fists were tightly clenched , ready to hit the demon with all of his might. He ran only on anger and thought of nothing better than venting it physically. Bellowing a battle cry worthy of Braveheart , he lunged and in just a second , Xander was only within an inch of his target , hungry for the demon's flesh.
Unfortunately he never made that last inch .
With a wave of his hand , a blazing purple fireball was given birth and Akuma sent it smashing into Xander whose chest saw the full impact of it . A scream of pain shot through the air as he found himself flying clear through a wall to the next room.
"NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"
The warrior fell silent as he watched the young man meet his doom. The spectacle simply shocked him. Ryu slowly lifted himself to his knees , staggering his unmoving legs into place.
He would not allow the smug grin on the demon's face to remain.
He would not allow another to die in his place.
He would not allow the boy's death to be in vain.
"Let this end...."
The warrior shifted his arms in stance , steeling his gaze on the demon as his body started to crackle with energy. His hands pulsed with the ki accumulated and tensed with streaks of lightning. A breath of air entered him as he readied himself for the coming moments.
" AKUMA !!!! BRACE YOURSELF !!!!"
The demon turned from the appreciation of his latest work and met the warrior's gaze. Akuma responded with a snigger and laughed at Ryu's efforts. The demon didn't seem to care at all and merely stood in glee. He was eagerly anticipating it.
"shinkuu......"
huh...?
A low growl pierced the warrior's ears , distracting him from completing his task and before he knew it a figure struck the demon with incredible speed. Akuma caught unaware , was slow to defend himself as fierce fists hammered into the demon everywhere, staggering him . When the demon took a second to recover a hard boot landed into his face , punishing him even more. Bare knuckles fired into the chest and face , fueled by raw hatred. The strength of which astounded the demon.
The warrior looked on amazed at the fight happening in front of him. Akuma even seemed to be losing. Upon taking a closer look , Ryu recognized the man and stared in disbelief.
wait a second....that's....
"Xanderr...?"
Giles squinted his eyes to reaffirm who he was watching right now. The pounding in his head was still throbbing but even that couldn't prevent him from identifying the young man . It was Xander alright but he looked entirely different from the boy the watcher knew. His face was contorted in anger , his brown eyes completely cold , a growl rising through his clenched teeth . Sans shirt , well toned muscles bulged , hinting at the strength behind them. His skin radiated with a faint purple-ish glow that fizzled as his body moved with a disturbingly animalistic grace that frightened the watcher . He was also amazed when he realized what was happening in front of him.
Alexander Harris was standing toe to toe with Akuma.
A loud roar sounded as Xander swung a powerful forearm across the demon's face , crashing him hard into the wall but not hard enough to shatter through it. Akuma was now no longer amused . He was pissed and Ryu knew it. The demon's blood boiled as he released a thunderous right hand to the cheek sending Xander recoiling in impact. The young man somehow managed to stay on his feet and swung a right of his own , smashing his fist through the wall where the demon was as he teleported from harm's way.
Reappearing behind Xander , Akuma spun with a vicious sidekick to the head but amazingly enough the young man ducked from under it with a half turn and immediately countered with an uppercut that hit its mark . The demon was thrown into the air with the sheer power of it.
how...?
Landing on his feet , The demon regrouped himself and leapt back into a horse stance.
"enough of this..."
A growling Xander charged the demon with fists flying , purple sparks sizzling behind him. The demon vanished from view and rammed a hard elbow to the abdomen. Quickly he moved back to get some distance and released another fireball . Xander crossed his arms in front of him to block as it rushed rapidly at him.
BOOOMMMM!!!!!!!!
"Oh God...." Giles muttered as smoke and debris clouded his view of Xander. Nearby the watcher could see Ryu shocked as well . The demon was laughing like mad but Giles could only hear the deafening ringing in his ears. He was frozen in his place , desperately trying to get any glimpse of the young man.
"Xander!!"
The floor trembled as a savage roar ripped through smoke , revealing a bleeding , battered and very angry Xander. The young man stood panting , his eyes fixed upon the demon . Akuma stepped into another horse stance and gathered himself. His ruby red eyes glowing as red flames of ki started to dance on his back.
Ryu could no longer stand by and just watch. The hospital ward was in already shambles. The whole room seemed ready to collapse at any second. Both fighters were unwilling to give up and someone had to win. The building might not survive the battle if it continued. The warrior had to think fast and react even faster.
I'm sorry
Ryu took aim and with his arms , launched himself rolling towards Xander. The warrior suddenly stopped right in front of him and raised a hand towards the young man. Before anyone knew what was happening , a brilliant flash of light filled the room.
"W-What...?" a confused watcher wondered.
When the flash dissipated , Giles could see Xander lying motionless on the floor. The warrior was nearby , staggering himself up to stand. The demon was looking on amused by the unexpected turn of events , his gaze now on Ryu.
"Why Ryu...I didn't know you cared." Akuma snarled.
"It wasn't for you demon..." the warrior replied. " leave them be and take me. If my death would appease you then so be it . This matter does not concern anyone else but us. No more innocents in this fight. Kill me and be gone." Ryu finished with a cold stare .
"HA! HA! HAH! HAH! HAH!!!"
The demon laughed immediately at the warrior's words , confusing him for a moment. When he stopped laughing , a sneer took form as the demon calmed down , his eyes fixed upon Ryu.
"My noble Ryu....I didn't come here to kill you. I only wanted to see if you had any fight left. I thoroughly enjoyed our last one and came back to deliver a message personally. I never expected such an ...... entertaining welcome." The demon smiled , his gaze drifting upon Xander. " We will duel with the coming of the new moon. Prepare yourself warrior. I expect you to be ready."
The demon disappeared completely from sight as his maniacal laughter echoed chillingly , leaving a stunned warrior , a dazed former watcher and an unconscious Xander lying on the floor. Ryu joined the young man as his legs gave way and he fell to the floor himself. Giles walked over to both of them and examined Xander first.
"forgive me for hurting your friend but it had to be done." The warrior spoke turning to face the watcher.
"I-I quite understand your reasons. It was done to save lives. You need not worry about it. The boy is just knocked out . I still can't believe what he did just now. Now that....I don't understand. fascinating to say the least but...erm... what do you think should happen now ?"
Ryu took a moment to think before speaking. In truth he was asking himself the same question . He gazed at the ceiling above hoping the answer might somehow come.The moment passed by and the ceiling was silent still.The warrior sighed and finally answered.
"I really don't know."
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end part 8
that was it. Thanks again if ya read this. Tell me what ya think k ? I love feedback and comments of all kinds. Hope it's been good so far. Let the ride keep rockin...peace I'm out.
Till next time I remain..........
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