Chapter 91
Final Battle: Part II
The girls sat nervously at the temple.
Keiko was pacing back and forth in the living room. "I can't stand not being able to help them."
Shizuru pulled the cigarette from her mouth and looked at her. "Relax Keiko, they'll make it through alive."
"Kurama better not die." Botan said standing up. "Cause if he does I'll be the first person he'll meet in the realm of the dead and he wouldn't want that to happen,"
Yukina placed her hand on Botan's shoulder. "Like Shizuru said, they'll be fine."
"I hope you're right."
The twins were sitting on Kairi's lap.
"I'm scared mama" Mimiru said.
"It's okay Mimiru, everyone will be fine."
"I wish papa was here." The kitten said as a tear rolled down her cheek.
"I do to Mimiru."
At the wall
Kage's bullet whizzed through the air and hit it's mark. The bullet instantly killed the officer he'd aimed at. Kage ejected the used shell and was ready to fire the next. He and Ricardo continued to snipe while the rest of the defenders waited for the enemy army to get in firing range.
Shiro, Kavik, and Aurora waited patiently for the order to fire. The others were behind them ready for close range combat.
"It still amazes me how good a shot Kage is" Rogato said looking at the east tower.
Maya glared at him. "Well do you think he'd get worse after all these years?"
"Geez Maya I was only making an observation."
Their father decided to intervene. "You two stop. We can't afford to fight each other when we have a whole army to face."
The two looked down in embarrassment. "Sorry dad."
Mizu tapped Shiro's shoulder. "Shiro, I think we can use the cannons."
"You know what to do."
Mizu nodded and raised her hand. She fired a yellow blast straight up into the sky. That was the signal for the cannons to open fire. And fire they did.
Through the scope of his gun, Kage could see the expressions of the enemy troops as they went flying into the air from the explosions. The cannon fire made it a little more difficult to snipe but he shrugged it off and continued to look for a target.
Zenmaru had erected a shield around him so the explosions didn't affect him. "You there." An officer looked at him. "Order the giants to show them what happens to those that defies our lord." The officer saluted and ran to give out the order.
The giants with the mutated right arms each picked up a boulder and threw it at the wall. Their strength was so great that the boulders crashed against the wall just like they would if fired from a catapult. A few even flew over the wall.
"Incoming!!!" a soldier yelled before he a two others were taken out by a boulder.
Shiro gritted his teeth. "If they're in range to throw boulders at us then we're in range to hit them. FIRE!!!"
The valley echoed with the sound of gunfire as the entire defense line opened fire. The Black Legion returned fire with more boulders. The sorcerers in their ranks sent fireballs raining down onto the wall.
The Black Legion ranks were falling with each yard gained but was slowly advancing. They had around a thousand casualties already but they knew their numbers would be too much for the defenders.
Mizu used water blasts to neutralize as many fireballs as she could while Shiro continued to fire with his pistol. Kavik was using his Browning W2 assault rifle to mow down any Ghouls that got a good distance toward the wall.
Kage growled from his spot on the tower. There's so many of them. I've never seen an army so big.
Then something caught his eye. Dozens of lizard-like creatures wearing gladiator armor were running swiftly through the enemy ranks. They made it to the very front and continued running toward the wall. Kage was amazed they were able to dodge most every shot fired at them.
Shiro saw them as well. "They've sent out the Blades"
Crystal gave him a questioning look. "What are Blades?"
"They're a species of lizard demons. They're fast and agile and can easily dodge most projectiles. The Black Legion uses them to soften up defenses. You ninjas spread out along the wall's length, we'll need your skills."
The Night Shadow clan and Jin and Touya nodded and ran off to help defend the wall. Of coarse Lita stuck close to Draco and Azeri wasn't to far from Touya.
To the defenders' amazement, the Blades leapt to the top of the wall in one bound. As promised, the Blades started to slash their way through the defenders.
A few were stopped when they were frozen by a certain ice master and still more were blown away by our favorite wind master. Draco managed to keep up with a few and beat them back with his Bo. Lita was at his side to take down any that tried to sneak attack the dragon. Javik used his Dark Tide to wash back a few more and the wave continued to plow through the rest of the advancing army.
Shiro was caught by surprise when one of the Blades appeared in front of him. Luckily Kavik used his shotgun to blow the demon's head off.
"Thanks."
"Don't mention it." Kavik replied before shooting a Blade that tried to sneak up on him.
Crystal was holding her own against the Blades. She allowed her dog demon side to take over a little since it made her calmer during such situations. As she stabbed one of the Blades another attacked her from the side. She would have no time to pull her sword out but luckily for her a certain Spirit Sword impaled the Blade before it reached her. She flashed Kuwabara a smile. Kuwabara waved at her and Kovu had to dispatch another Blade that was ready to pounce the human.
He's to easily distracted. The wolf thought.
By now the rest of the enemy army had reached the wall. The Ghouls either placed their weapons in their mouth or strapped them somewhere on them as they slammed their claws into the wall and started to climb it. It was like watching a swarm climb up the wall.
Kavik threw his shotgun to the side and pulled out a machete.
Rogato grinned at him. "Jason wannabe."
"It's a cool weapon." Kavik replied before slicing off the head of the first Ghoul to reach the top of the wall.
The Ghouls crawled over the top of the wall and were met by a volley of arrows from those armed with bows. Those with close range weapons fought off the Ghouls while those armed with guns continued to fire at those that hadn't reached the wall.
Shiro heard a series of roars from the sky and looked up. "Gargoyles!!!"
Draco looked up at the approach the winged beasts. "I'll handle them."
He felt Lita's hand on her shoulder and looked at her. "Be careful."
"I will." He kissed her before she stepped back and he transformed. With a roar he took to the air.
Mizu noticed him leave. "Genso go back him up." Genso roared and transformed as well. The two dragons flew to meet the incoming gargoyles.
The sky was filled with fire blasts as Draco and Genso barbecued and gargoyles that got to close. They started a living dogfight in the sky. Draco and Genso were winning at first but the gargoyles just kept on coming.
They were booth surprised when a huge wave of fire engulfed most of their opponents. They looked to the side and saw a huge Japanese dragon with red scales and green eyes flying toward them.
Mizu smiled. "It's Soujiro." (He was mentioned in Chapter 47)
All eyes turned to the sky when they notice what the dragon had brought with him. It brought smiles to the defenders and sent chills down the spines of the attackers. It was a phoenix. It was covered in magnificent gold feathers that were purple, red, or orange in some places. It spread its wins and with a flap sent another wave of fire that incinerated the remaining gargoyles.
It then turned its attention to the ground. Along with the three dragons, it provided air support for the defenders. However, it was forced to turn its attention to the portal when something bad flew out of the portal. It was another phoenix but his one had black feathers instead of gold. The two began an air battle for control of the sky while the dragons retreated back to the wall.
Shiro, Mizu, Kavik, Crystal, and Kuwabara were being pushed back as the attackers poured over the wall. They were about to be overwhelmed when a mighty howl ripped through the air. Before anyone knew what was happening, a black blur flew past the five and toward the Ghouls. The blur turned out to be Black Fang. The Ghouls screamed as he sunk his fangs and claws into them.
"It's Black Fang." Kuwabara said.
Crystal smiled. "Kairi must have sent him."
Black Fang bit and slashed anything that got in his way. Crystal smiled as she fought not to far behind. With Black Fang around, it felt like Muraku was right there helping them. She really did wish the dark wolf was fighting alongside them.
An officer ran up to Zenmaru. "Sir, we're suffering heavy casualties."
"That's to be expected, just keep the pressure up."
"But sir…" the officer was cut off when a bullet hit the back of his neck and exited through the other side.
Zenmaru's face was splattered by some of the officer's blood. He growled and looked to the source, the east tower. "You'll pay for that." He raised his left hand toward the tower and sent a purple blast toward the base.
The blast hit its mark and caused the tower to start collapsing with Kage still on it. All sounds were drowned out as it went crashing to the ground. Luckily most of it fell behind the wall but the top landed on some defenders and attackers.
Maya watched in horror as she watched Kage disappear under the rubble. "Kage!!!"
Forgetting the battle around her, she ran at top speed toward what was left of the tower. Upon reaching the rubble she dropped her spear and started to search for her love. Please be all right.
Ricardo had left the west tower for his own safety and was now using Tommy to gun down any Ghoul that tried to attack Maya.
Maya heard a groan and leapt to the source. She threw the rubble to the side and finally found Kage lying unconscious. She started to shake him in an attempt to wake him. "Kage, don't you die on me to. I've already lost Murakai, I couldn't live if I lost you to!!!" Kage didn't respond. "Wake up!!!" she raised her hand and slapped him across the face.
"Damn Maya." She smiled when one of his eyes opened and looked at her. He grinned and rubbed the handprint on his cheek. "You know I'd never leave you."
"Just shut up and come here." She grabbed him by the collar and pulled him into a kiss. Kage was surprised at first but with a smirk he returned it. He pulled out an Ingram while still kissing Maya and shot a Ghoul that tried to interrupt them. They finally broke and looked at each other.
"Look's like Keiko's slap has been outdone."
Maya smiled at him and helped him to his feet.
"Come on Maya, the sooner we finish here the sooner we can celebrate together." She nodded and the two ran back into the battle.
The battle with Jagan
"Now that those two are gone we can begin." Jagan picked up his katana and faced the gang.
Nami glared at him. "Let my man go."
"How bout no?"
Yusuke clenched and unclenched his fists. "I knew that eye was nothing but trouble. We won't let you have him."
"And what are you going to do about it. The last time you fought Hiei you won through a stroke of luck. But this time there are no mirrors to reflect your blast."
"I don't need mirrors to beat you." Yusuke powered up and charged. He started throwing punches but Jagan easily dodged each one.
"You're so predictable detective."
Nami sent a blast at him but he flitted out of the way and avoided it. He reappeared and disappeared as Kurama's whip swung toward him.
The three grouped up at the center of the room.
"He has Hiei's speed." Kurama said as he struggled to keep up with Jagan's movements.
"Speak for yourself." Nami said before preparing to attack.
Kurama placed his hand on her shoulder. "Jagan may be in control but that's still Hiei's body. Any harm done to Jagan will also hurt Hiei."
Nami looked down as she struggled to keep her tears in. "I know, I just want him back."
Yusuke growled as Jagan dodged his blast. "So how do we defeat him if we can't hurt him to badly?"
Kurama turned to him. "If we can destroy the eye, then Hiei will be free."
"Easier said than done."
Jagan appeared above them. "Enough of your talk, DUEL DRAGONS" He sent two black dragons flying toward the three.
"Scatter!!!" Yusuke jumped foreword while Nami and Kurama jumped to the sides.
Jagan appeared in front of Kurama. "I'll finish you first since you were Hiei's first real friend."
Kurama stared right into his opponent's eyes and could faintly sense Hiei. Hang in there old friend. I need a best man for my wedding.
He ducked Jagan's first swing and jumped back. Jagan continued his assault while keeping one of his many eyes on Kurama's free hand. He didn't want to fox to pull out any of his plants.
He powered up and blew Kurama black. As Kurama flew through the air Jagan fired a blast at him. He grunted when it hit his stomach and blew him into the wall. Jagan went for the kill but was forced to go on the defensive when Nami attacked.
Yusuke joined in to help Nami but Jagan slipped past them and sent blast after blast at them. He attacked Yusuke first with a volley of punches and finished it off with a kick to the chin. Yusuke managed to land on his feet.
"SPIRIT GUN" Jagan ducked and charged. Yusuke sent blast after blast until his patience finally ran out. "That's it, no holding back. SHOTGUN"
Jagan created a barrier around him and continued toward Yusuke. He tossed his sword to his left hand and fisted his right. It was engulfed in black energy and he slammed it into Yusuke's gut. Yusuke went crashing into the wall and slumped against it.
Nami charged and started swinging at him.
"I think I'll keep you around. I need a love slave for the celebration."
"You pervert!!!"
"What, it'll still be Hiei's body."
"No way am I about to let your eye-covered hands touch me."
"Oh come on now."
"Sorry Jagan, but I'm Hiei's and Hiei's alone."
Jagan growled when he sensed Hiei smirk from inside his subconscious.
"Then you can die." With that he attacked.
Kurama groaned and looked to where Jagan was matching Nami's every swing. It pained him to see her forced to fight her only love.
'Kurama let me take over.'
'No, I can handle this Yoko.'
'If you lose I lose to and that's not about to happen. If you don't let me out now I swear I'll make a special guest appearance at your wedding to the ferry girl.'
'You wouldn't.'
'Try me.'
Kurama sighed and relented. 'Fine you can take over but as soon as Jagan's defeated back you go.'
'Just shut up and let me out.'
Kurama nodded and closed his eyes. His body was engulfed in white flames. Jagan kicked Nami back and turned to the source. "What is this, an ancient spirit reunion?"
The flames cleared and in Kurama's place stood the silver haired king of thieves, Yoko. "It feels so good to be back out."
"So the mighty Yoko has decided to join in the fun."
Yoko merely smirked. "Most would have run away by now."
"Come on pretty boy, let's see what you got."
"It would be my pleasure."
Above the palace
A clap of thunder ripped through the sky as Ryu's and Satanos's swords clashed. The two were going all out. The world around them quaked as their powers clashed.
"I will win Ryu, then the human world will be mine."
"That's not happening."
Ryu pushed him back and readied his left hand. "CRESCENT CLAWS"
Satanos sliced through each one. "Not bad, but I've studied that attack so much I know it by heart."
Ryu growled and readied his sword. Satanos charged but took to the air just before he reached the wolf. Ryu spread his wings and followed the king into the sky.
They flew through the air swapping blows every now and then. Each time their swords collided, a bolt of lighting would rip through the sky. They sent out shockwaves with each hit that shook the ground around the palace.
Satanos appeared above Ryu and swung downward. Ryu raised his sword and braced himself for the coming blow. Satanos's blade slammed into his and they pushed against each other.
Ryu powered up and pushed the king back. Satanos regained control and charged. He ducked Ryu's first swing and slashed the wolf's left arm. Ryu winced and flitted back to the platform.
'You okay Ryu?'
'Just fine Riku, just keep channeling your power to me.'
'Right.'
Satanos flew above the platform and swung his sword. A shower of black energy blades flew out and toward Ryu. Ryu crossed his arms over his vital areas and took the full brunt of the attack. He winced as the blades left tiny gashes all over his arms, aback, and legs.
Satanos flew toward him and swing his sword. Ryu took to the air and avoided the swing. "SPRIT WOLF CANNON"
Satanos had just turned around when the blast hit him. With a grunt he went crashing onto the platform.
He sat up and examined himself for damage. His armor was covered in cracks. He growled and flitted toward Ryu. Ryu spun around and stopped a ferocious swing from Satanos. A normal sword would have been shattered to pieces but the Crescent Edge was no ordinary sword.
"That sword will make a great trophy next to your head."
"Shut up Satanos."
Ryu powered up and caused Satanos to stumble. That was all the time he needed to thrust his sword foreword. Satanos veered to the side and but couldn't avoid the sword. It impaled the right side of his chest. Satanos growled and swung upward slashing Ryu's torso.
The two jumped back clutching their wounds.
"The only way to kill me is to impale my heart. The same goes for you Ryu."
"I know." Ryu took his hand off his wound and gripped his sword. He saw no point in clutching a wound that wasn't fatal.
Satanos ignored the pain from his chest and charged. They swung at each other. Every now and then Ryu would shatter a part of Satanos's armor or Satanos would leave a gash in Riku's coat.
They both powered up and swung their swords. When the swords collided the force was so great the weapons were blown out of their hands. They both continued their fight by throwing punches at each other.
Satanos punched Ryu's face but Ryu countered with a kick to Satanos's own face. They two took to the air and swapped punches. They didn't even try to block and let each punch hit.
Neither winced when one of their bones cracked or an arm was dislocated. They'd just fall back, pop the limb back in place, and continue their battle. Ryu was surrounded by a red glow while a black one surrounded Satanos. The two landed a punch to each other's gut at the same time and fell to the platform.
They stood up panting. Both were covered in gashes and bruises. Satanos had holes in his armor and Ryu's coat was in tatters. They both let out a yell and charged.
Ryu punched Satanos in the face. Satanos brushed it off and punched Ryu in the gut. Ryu lunged foreword and slammed his knee into Satanos's gut. He clasped both hands together and slammed them into the back of Satanos's neck as the king doubled over.
Before he hit the ground, Satanos kicked foreword and slammed his foot into Ryu's leg. He smirked when he felt the bone break in half. Ryu stumbled and fell to the ground.
Both fighters lay on the ground barely able to move. Ryu groaned as he felt pain surge through his leg. I can't give up.
He noticed his sword lay not to far away from him. He started to crawl toward it but was stopped when Satanos stomped on his back.
"Where do you think you're going?"
Ryu growled in response.
Satanos smirked and kicked Ryu's stomach. As Ryu flew upward Satanos slammed his right fist into the wolf's stomach. He then did a flip and kicked the back of Ryu's head sending him crashing back to the ground. Satanos then kicked Ryu's side forcing him to roll over onto his back.
Satanos smirked and grabbed Ryu by the neck. He held him up as Ryu struggled to get free of his grasp.
"My, my Ryu. It seems I'm winning."
Ryu continued to struggle.
Satanos narrowed his eyes and slammed his fist into Ryu's stomach. "How does it feel to know you've failed?" he asked with each punch.
Ryu couldn't reply as he grunted with each punch.
Satanos finally relented and threw Ryu to the side. Ryu lay limply on the ground. He couldn't find the strength to move. Satanos had proved too much.
Satanos chuckled as he extended his hand to the side. His sword flew back to his hand.
"No to finish you." He raised his sword and charged.
Next chapter, the conclusion of the final battle as the defenders face off against Zenmaru, Yoko fights Jagan, Ryu fights Satanos, and a new threat arises. I'll try and have it up by Wednesday. Review please.
