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Akina, Kisho, Kameko and Katsuhiro. Everyone else is borrowed either
from the series Blue Seed or from Japanese mythology.
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Chapter 4 – A BattleAs the last bits of light from the setting sun Akina felt it, Murakumo had found her. With a though she sent the animals away to Katsuhiro's side.
"Well, well what do we have here? An exile from the heavens perhaps, a weakling and misfit."
"You haven't changed a bit Murakumo, you're still a jack ass. What do you want, to try to finish what you started?"
"Tisk, tisk little sister one would think you hate me."
"They would be right. I would love nothing better than to tear you to pieces. You killed my husband and at the time I could do nothing; however times change. Go back to sleep Murakumo, Japan has no need for you!"
"Never! This land has been corrupted by humans and must be cleansed!"
"You're wrong Murakumo, the humans have enriched Japan. You of all beings should not judge. We of the Heavens and Earth do not judge and neither should you. I warn you, leave well enough alone or you might not like was you stir up."
"laughs I can handle what ever you can throw at me."
"I was hoping you would say that Murakumo. I am going to enjoy killing you and those who follow you; I have been denied this fight for far too long."
"You have no hope of killing me Akina, I am far superior to you, and exile from the Heavens, a goddess only in name and line, never deed."
"evil smile You would be surprised Murakumo, I have quite a few satisfied followers. You on the other hand have more than just a few who are just a tad dissatisfied."
Without warning Akina was on her feet sword in one hand and an angry looking ball of black energy in the other. In the blink on an eye the ball of energy was hurtling towards Murakumo's chest. There was no time for Murakumo to move out of the way, and the blast took him full in the chest. Sending him into the air and back quite a few feet.
"Did you think I would be an easy opponent Murakumo? A goddess a push over? laughs Loosing so badly six years ago must have been more of a shock than previously thought, if you are thinking of taking me on."
"Your pride will be your downfall Akina!"
"If it had been my pride speaking just then I would agree but facts are facts Murakumo. I am way outta your class!"
Another energy ball appeared but this time before the energy ball could fly at him, Murakumo allowed the blades sheathed within his arms to appear. He was prepared when Akina threw the ball at him and used his blades to block it.
"You are brave Akina to break the promise you make to my brother. Do you think that just because he is dead it means that it no longer matters? You promised the "King of the Arigami" not to attack the arigami not my brother."
"Murakumo you might want to wipe that smug look off of your face, I was released from my promise, so catch."
As she spoke Akina lobbed a third energy ball at Murakumo, catching him off guard again. With what could have been a growl Murakumo lunged at Akina's striking at her head, only she wasn't where she had been seconds before. Next it was Akina who attacked aiming for the Mitamas upon his chest, only to be blocked at the last moment. Things continued in this manner for quite a while one attacking the other blocking. Sometimes Akina would get in a lucky shot with an energy ball, but for the most part they were evenly matched. As the first rays of dawn began touching the sandy shores of the island, weariness began showing in all the moves of both Murakumo and Akina. Just as the sun was rising about the eastern horizon Akina scored a hit with her sword, nicking Murakumo in the middle of the four mitamas on his chest. With a look of utter disbelief Murakumo stepped back and out of reach of Akina's sword, noticing almost too late the energy ball flying in his direction. With one last disbelieving look at Akina, Murakumo disappeared leaving Akina alone upon the sun-touched shore. Caring naught for what she might sit on, Akina wearily slid to the ground.
She had done it; she had faced Murakumo and more than just held her own. Yet she felt nothing but bone deep weariness. She had survived the battle but she wondered if she could survive the war. The battle had drained her of the power she had been building up for years, not a good sign. With a sigh she slowly got to her feet feeling every sore muscle and piece of bruised skin. Reaching out she felt Katsuhiro's worry and felt a tad guilty. While she hadn't broken her promise to him she had certainly twisted it into the form of a pretzel to suit her needs. With a long sigh she prepared herself for what was to come and pooped herself into Kusanagi and Momiji's living room.