Chapter 23: Fight On
Where was Rei when you actually needed her weird comments and plans. This wasnt working. Even with 8 of them, Spiral knew the GGs had no chance of defeating Rokakku without the core member. Rhythm. She knew she was probably the fastest, not the strongest, but most nimble on the team, and could probably dodge a number of Goujis attacks without breaking a sweat. Spiral ducked as another missile flew her way, and blew up in the sky.
Below them, the people of Tokyo-to watched as the rudies took a turns attacking Gouji, then getting nearly blown off by his demon attack, "Ajuki". Spiral knew without Rhythm, they had no chance. All hope would probably be lost, and they would have to forfeit Tokyo-to to this so called For the people, by the people man. No! They wouldnt give up, not without a fight.
Spiral slid along the ground at Sketch hopped onto Goujis back and shook up a spray can, spraying it at him, and he fell to the ground after Sketch turned around on his neck, throwing him to the ground. Her eyes narrowed a bit and she looked at Ichigo who laid on the ground next to Arrow. The odds didnt look good. Just when Spiral thought all hope was gone, she heard a girl shout. "Hey!" She looked up and covered her mouth. Rhythm.
Rhythm wore a pair of rolled up shorts that went down on a slant in the front. She wore a silver shirt, that had the words, "Rhythm" plastered on the front. She wore a bucket hat that was red, and her hair was out, with her skates on. On her hands were gloves with short, nubbed down spikes. "What the fuck do you think your doing Rokkaku?!" she yelled. Rokkaku turned around and there stood Rei.
"Rei!" Came a chrous of voices from behind her. Rhythm turned around and saw the GGs. Only Spiral, Sketch and Metal remained standing. Was Rokkaku that powerful? She saw the rest of her friends sprawled out over the floor. She turned back to Rokkaku who was looking straight back at her. She could sense a wave of fear making its way up into Rokkaku but suddenly replaced by a smirk, which made her flinch.
"Well it isnt the famed Rhythm who Ive tried to kill countless times. Dont think I dont know how you got back to the real world. You may have one the battle, but you havent won the war." Rokkaku lunged for her, and Rhythm dodged him landing on her knees. These skates were going to slow her down.
She turned to look at Spiral. "Sakki, take these for me!" shouted Rhythm as Spiral fumbled with the skates. Rhythm was in a plain pair of sneakers. When was the last time she ever wore regular shoes? "Alright...bring it." Rhythm moved her hands in a taunting motion and smirked as Rokkaku lunged for her.
Spiral watched at Rhythm and Rokkaku exchanged blows. Behind her Zero held her shoulders. He smiled at her. "Hey, dont worry, you said it yourself, "Rei-chan! You really are indestructable!" He looked at Spiral who looked back at him and then to Rhythm. "Zero...I know this isnt the best time to ask this question, but do you...well, are you in love with Rei? I mean, Ive watched the way you loook at her, and well..." She looked into Zeros confused eyes. "Do you love her?" she asked. Zero turned around and looked at the sky. "Yes Spiral...in fact...I do." Spiral looked down at her hands, as she looked up once more and saw that they were the only ones on the disk except for the fighting Rhythm and Rokkaku.
DAMMIT! Rhythm backed up into a barrier wall. This wasnt good. After the rest of the GGs had been safely taken to the ground do to the magic of the building, Rhythm felt as though she was alone. No one was there except Spiral and Zero, who she knew were watching her with waiting eyes. She blocked an uncoming attack from Rokkaku, and was knocked to the ground, hitting it head first. She groaned when Rokkaku came learing over her with a knife. She quickly responded with the best move known to woman. A kick in the groin. Rokkaku doubled over with pain as Rhythm quickly jumped up and hit him over the back with the spikes, causing Rokkaku to fall.
Rhythm turned around toward Spiral. "Sakki!" she called out. Spiral looked toward Zero who was still silent after her question and looked back to Rhythm who had Rokkaku in a death grip. "Oh, right!" Spiral got up and looked at Zero. "Zero..." she asked and he nodded toward Rhythm. "Go Spiral." Spiral looked back at Rhythm who was holding Rokkaku by the kneck and had her foot on his side, ready to strike at any time at the struggling Rokkaku. "Get off of me you whore!" he shouted.
Spiral nodded and ran toward Rokkaku, and placed her hands on his, crossing them and then pulled with all her might as Rhythm pulled the other way, making him scream out in pain. Then they heard a popping sound and Rokkaku let out a beastly yell, making Rhythm and Spiral get thrown after him at the same time, both getting thrown to the floor. "YOU STUPID RUDIES! You--" He stopped when an idea popped into his head and he stuck his useable arm up, as the left hung limp. "Souls of those before me...give me strength..."
Rhythm looked through the veil of hair that blocked her vision and winced. "AHHHAA!!" yelled Rokkaku and in a flash of light, Rhythms eyes widened. She remembered this. Rokkaku had done this before, his father that is.
Beats face faded from Rhythms vision as she held the angel winged necklace her father had given her when he had told her that story. She now knew what her father meant. "Not so fast, Rokkaku!" she yelled. Rokakku turned around, this time, only as Akuma. "What are you going to do Rhythm, destory the bad guy?" He gave a laugh.
"No...Im going to do this!" shouted Rhythm as she stuck up the necklace to the sky and it gave a pericing light shone from the necklace and Rokkaku hid his face with his arm. A light from the heavens shone down on Rhythm and she looked up, smiling.
"What the...Rei-chan!?" Spiral looked as Rhythm was engulfed in a shinning light and disappeared from sight.
Down below, the PGGs, GGs and people of Tokyo-to looked at the shinning light. "Whats going on?" asked Gum, her hair blowing lightly by the soft wind that was making its way through the city. "Reis gonna do it." said Beat, eyes narrowing showing the lower half of his eyes. He smiled warmly. "Reis going to use the neckless."
The GGs looked up as the light grew more intense and all sheilded there eyes when it finally died down. "What...what just happened?" asked Metal. He blinked and looked at Beat. "Look at your leader." said Beat, looking up at the tower, but pointing toward Rhythm. Metal looked from him toward the light when it finally died down. There stood Rhythm. She was dressed in a flowing, white dress and a pair of lightly colored fairy wings were on her back. Her short hair was long, reaching her knees. Her hands were fitted into fingerless gloves. Her eyes had been done with layers of ice blue eye shadow, as had her lips. Her feet were bare, except for the light blue nailpolish on them.
Rokkaku stared on at Rhythm. "Ha, you little heaven angel thing routine wont beat me, I am imortal!" He gave another laugh and Rhythm shook her head.
"Ah, but you are wrong Rokkaku." Rhythm smirked. "Your source of power is powered by the hatred in peoples hearts, while mine is powered by love. I never knew such power exisited but was only in fairy tales, and as cheesy as what I might say next sounds, I will defeat you, using the power of love."
Spirals eyes slowly opened and she sat up, rubbing her eyes. She looked to see Rhythm floating a few inches above the ground. Rei-chan? she asked and blinked.
Zero put a hand on Spirals shoulder and dragged her away. "Common, we havta go...WHAT THE!?" Rhythm and Rokkaku came flying their way as Rhythm stuck out her arms and grabbed Zero and Spiral, flying into the air. Spiral started to scream as Rokkaku followed Rhythm close behind, Rhythm dropped her friends down and flew off once again. Thus began there air fight.
Rokkaku took the first blow as Rhythm dodged, grabbed his leg and pulled her elbow down on it, glitter spewed everywhere and Rokkaku countered with a blow to her chest, but Rhythm blocked it again and grabbed his hand and swung him around, throwing him into a building. She smirked and said, "Is that the best you can do?" Rokkaku took a moment to regain his senses and lunged for Rhythm who caught his punch and dug her leg into his neck and mashed it, turning the metal skin, breaking it. Akuma yelled out in pain and grabbed Rhythm by the foot and threw her against a bill board. She landed and groaned, falling in a heap.
"Ha, and you say is that the best I can--AHH!" He shouted as he felt something hit his groin once again, and he gritted his teeth. Spiral was below him doing a victory dance. She turned around and hit her butt. "Come and get it!"
Rhythm opened one eye and shouted. "SAKKI! GET OUT OF THE WAY!" Right before Rokkaku could charge for Spiral, who backed up a bit. Rhythm flew in front of Spiral and grabbed his flying fist. She threw it right back at him, and he stopped the punch from coming. "Quick little thing, arent you?" he asked. Rhythm glared at him and landed toward the ground.
A wind blew by and everyone was silent. The people of Tokyo-to stared on in awe at the red-brown haired girl fighting the silver blue demon. Spiral hid behind her friend and Rhythm put a hand on Spirals hand. "Sakki...go...GO!" Spiral shook her head. "No! Not without you!" Rhythm turned toward her friend. "Sakki, get away from me, I cant put you in danger, nor can I put the peoplel of Tokyo-to in any danger either." She looked at Spiral. Spiral had never seen such a look coming from her best friend. Spiral shook her head. "But Rei-chan--" Rhythm pointed behind Spiral and said, "Sakki, you have to trust me...weve come so far, and this time...you cant help, you do understand, right?" she asked. Her eyebrows heightened waiting for an answer.
Spiral looked toward the floor then looked up. "I understand..." she smiled. "But you better not get your ass kicked or else Im gonna kill you!" With that, Spiral rushed over toward where the other people were standing, behind the magic barrier and shouted at the people for them to leave the two.
Everyone took off, but the GGs looked back at Rhythm who nodded, and they also took off. Downtown Shibuya only had two occupants left. Rhythm and Rokkaku. "Ready?" asked Rhythm who turned. Rokkaku smirked. "Get ready to die." The two flew at eachother, engaging in what seeemed to be like an endless battle.
Three days after the final battle of Rokkaku, the GGs had been checked into the Riku Tenshi Hospital. After those events of that night, there had been no news of Rei or Rokkaku. Jet Set Radio was trying its best to get information, but all Professor K could get was that they were searching for any survivors who were left. There were a few hints like. Blue-silver metal peieces had been left behind. Locks of brown-red hair were visible in some places and there was the angel wing necklace that Rhythm usually wore was found among the ruins.
Spiral had been the most restless, having nightmares that Rei was gone and that she would never see her again, or Rhythm was lost in the astral plane trying to find her friends. She often awoke with a gentle shake from Zero.
It had been 2 weeks since no news of Rhythm. Spiral and the gang were starting to think she really had died, and they were starting to lose hope. Just as Spiral was about to put in the call that Rhythm was officially dead, there was a knock on the garage door, and Spiral opened it to reveal someone she thought had vanished from her life forever. "Rei-chan..." she said, covering her mouth. Rhythm smirked and said, "Sakki, its been a long time...hasnt it?"
