Silent Mobius: The homecoming
Chapter 1: We're home
By: Android K´
Disclaimer: You guys know the deal. I don't own Silent Mobius, or any of Kia Asayima´s manga that he created, so having them for my own is pretty much out of the question. n_nU Not to mention the attorney's fee and the trial.. Yuck. -.-U
¨Mackenzie, are you sure you're not pulling my leg here?¨ Yamiga asked exasperatedly. ¨Are you really talking about Gigelf-san´s daughter?¨
¨I can tell you more if you just settle down, Yamiga.¨ Mackenzie made a face when his friend screamed out his surprise after just hearing Katsumi´s name. He cared for him, but sometimes he just needed to tell him to keep his senses in check. His face reminded Yamiga of that; he didn't like it at all.
He then goes on. ¨You're quite surprised about this, but just take in mind that we found out about it through our parents back home. They heard from a very reliable source that not only does she have tremendous power, it is also said that she may be the key to opening the door which separates Earth from Nemessis. If that happens and should the Lucifer Hawk succeed in getting in, the game is over and we're finished. That's the reason why they told us to cooperate with AMP and try to stop those freaks before things get way out of hand, and YOU know we don't want that, Yamiga.¨
¨Yeah, you're right about that. Sounds like it's gonna be a long haul there.¨ Yamiga commented. ¨But Gigelf-san did try to seal the door, right? What really happen to him?¨
Mackenzie closed his eyes as he gave the news. ¨As far as I know, as of now, he lost his life after he made his attempt. We must assume he used up his energies to create the seal, but because he was injured, its completion couldn't be done, so therefore it wasn't sealed. It's like they had this one planned from the beginning.¨
¨That's really hard to digest. Who would even think of doing such a thing that would endanger the entire planet? ¨ Yamiga asked.
¨Maybe there was something that conspired with the Lucifer Hawk in stopping Gigelf-sama and keeps the gate open while causing great havoc in Tokyo; or perhaps I should say someone.¨
¨Do you think there was a human who has ever struck a deal with those bastards? Money, power or something? ¨ Yamiga asked again.
¨It's not actually farfetched to say so, my friend.¨ Mackenzie answered. ¨If it is true that someone was fronting for the Lucifer Hawks and helped them; maybe he or she wanted this to happen. We have as of yet find out who and how.¨
¨Then I guess we have our work cut out for us, pal.¨ Said Yamiga. ¨But at least I'm happy to know we have a chance to return them the favor in kind.¨
¨Yeah, our time will come as soon as we set foot on our home soil again.¨ Just then, a stewardess came by their seats, bringing them the food trays. It contained roasted beef, rice balls with small vegetable fillings inside dim sum on the side, and as for the drinks, there were options of lemonade, soft drinks, mineral water or juice. They chose for the soft drinks as Yamiga said, a bit surprised and mostly happy. ¨How nice! Food is here already!¨
¨I hope you're enjoying your flight, gentlemen.¨ said the stewardess as she smiled. ¨We're halfway to Tokyo and we should arrive in at least one hour and a half. Please enjoy your meal.¨
¨Arigatou gozaimashita¨ Mackenzie answered as bowed politely, as did Yamiga. After regarding them with a smile, the stewardess leaves them, and thus they began eating.
¨At least we're flying in good class!¨ Said Yamiga as he was eating some of the dim sum. ¨It's a good thing we've saved a lot of money for this journey.¨
¨At least we've got more than enough, considering we have a nice amount from our salaries.¨ Mackenzie said as he swallowed a sip of his drink. ¨As sure as heaven we will need a lot of our income.¨
¨But if we join the police, we won't even worry about money, man.¨
¨You have a good point there, Yamiga.¨ Mackenzie smiled after knowing this fact. ¨At least we will buy some things for our own, get a pad where to live, settle in and get down to business. Guess we won't be empty-handed for a good while.¨
¨You betcha.¨ Yamiga happily replied. ¨But let's get ourselves straight here: We get to go back to Japan after 12 years living in San Francisco and got chosen to complete this mission, we gotta find out about this Katsumi person and see if she's really the key those creepy hunks of crap want to use, work together with AMP as part of the police force and prevent the dimensional gate from ever opening here. So, if AMP is an organization which its purpose is to fight and defeat the Lucifer Hawks, who's the leader behind it?¨
Mackenzie turned to see Yamiga and responded. ¨The same reliable source which told our parents about Katsumi, this crisis the world is in and to get our act together to help out; and I believe you've heard this person's name once when we were in San Francisco, Yamiga.¨
¨Huh? I wonder who it might be..?¨ Yamiga thought for a moment, remembering about the mystery person. He focuses his memory back when they saw the morning news concerning the crisis in Japan and the existence of AMP; then he remembers a face, a clear image that expects respect. After discerning its identity, he opens his eyes, awestruck of this revelation and began stuttering. ¨You.. You don't really mean. O_O¨
¨That's right, pal.¨ Mackenzie answered calmly. ¨Does the name Rally Cheyenne mean anything to you?¨ He then grinned after saying her name, a little.
¨Well, now I really heard everything. She really is the Head Director of AMP.¨ Yamiga gasped in amazement.¨
¨And she is the one who expects our arrival, Yamiga.¨ Continued Mackenzie. ¨After we arrive and got enough sightseeing, we'll head to the AMP building and talk to her about our mission. Our parents stated that complete disclosure is the best politic to come up good terms with her and the organization, so we have to give her the details and the facts without fail. I hope you don't get too nervous.¨
¨Now you really told me.¨ Yamiga sighed as he shrugged and sank a little to his seat. ¨At least I hope she's kind enough to let us give the helping hand and the entire staff is friendly with us.¨
Mackenzie grinned at this, as he knew Yamiga´s special point. ¨Don't worry about that; she will accept because our parents know her and they wrote a lot. Besides, as I heard, AMP is made up of women in various fields and specialties, so I don't think you're gonna get bored.¨
Yamiga nearly jumped for joy, but maintained his discipline and just made a big smile after hearing the news. ¨Then I guess I'm gonna my best if I am to keep up with them. We can't let them down! We're gonna flush those Lucifer Hawk from this planet and show them who kicks their butts harder! Yessiree!¨
¨I'm happy that you're in a good mood, Yamiga. We should get some sleep after eating this meal. We have to get a good rest ´cause we'll walk a lot in the city.¨ Mackenzie suggested.
Yamiga agrees with a smile. After their meal is finished, he lays back softly at the back his seat, smiles and whispers softly. ¨I can hardly wait to get back to out home. AMP, just wait. We'll get there soon.¨
¨Yeah, we will.¨ Mackenzie said. ¨Sleep well, Yamiga.¨
¨You too, Mackenzie.¨ After a few moments passed, they are slowly taken over by the quilt and shroud of deep, peaceful slumber. It would take the plane more than an hour to get to Japan, but that can wait, for it is true that when travelers sleep during a trip, time simply passes by in a blink of an eye. As expected, the hour of arrival has begun and the announcement was being heard for all passengers to pay attention to; Mackenzie wakes up at the sound and looks by the window, greeted by the various concrete stars of Tokyo that were lit up as if it was welcoming them back from their absence of leave.
¨Yamiga, wake up.¨ Mackenzie shook him a little to wake him. ¨We have finally arrived.¨
Yamiga snorted a little as he was moving and shaking his head a little after the wake-up call and responded a bit groggily. ¨Whzzz? Whassup, Mac?¨
¨Look at the window.¨
Yamiga took a small look and was surprised to see Tokyo so bright and shiny. A smile soon popped on his face.
¨Wow! It looks so great! It's just like its good old days.¨
¨I couldn't agree more, my friend. ¨ Mackenzie agreed as he smiled. ¨Now we should get ready when the plane touches down and gets to the airport.¨
¨You got it, man.¨ Yamiga happily replied as he fastens his seat belt.
Soon enough, the plane landed squarely with no problems as passengers were getting their things ready and the stairs were brought to the exit door. After getting out of the plane and having picked up their luggage, the two young men called a taxi to get to an apartment building where to stay and watched how the city had changed since the time of their ¨exile¨; so little things remained, and one of them is the humans´ will to live. Yamiga is glad for that constant.
After arriving on their destination, Mackenzie observed the building where they would stay. It was good looking, tall building with all of the windows looking towards the city. It was like one of those nice resort hotels anyone would stay after a long, fine day as a tourist in a foreign city, except this one was for all people to use.
¨Well, not too shabby, isn't, Mackenzie?¨
¨It's certainly a good one, if you mean that.¨ He replied. ¨Let's register a room, pay up and leave our stuff. Then we take a walk in the city.¨
¨That's ok with me.¨
Later.
¨Its good to be back home.¨ Yamiga stretches his arms as he spoke. ¨Almost 12 years have passed since we all had to leave.¨
¨It is a long time, but now we came back, stronger than ever and ready to even the score that started those 12 years.¨ Mackenzie sighed as he observed the people walking by them and the cars go by. Certainly Tokyo has done much to pull itself back together after the Silent Crush occurred and it is filled with life again, in comparison of the many tragedies that happened during that horrible time. Perhaps there must be a change in the entire environment in order to preserve the peace human beings longed.
¨Do you think we should go where the shelter is?¨ Yamiga asked Mackenzie, waking him from his thoughts. ¨I wonder if it's still around after we left it. Could it have been destroyed by the Lucifer Hawk by now?¨
¨Well, we have time until we go to the AMP, so it's okay to look at it again.¨ Mackenzie agreed. ¨Memories are sure to come back to us again.¨
¨Yeah, even if there are some bad memories.¨ They both gave themselves a laugh and traded high-fives, remembering some moments during their stay in the shelter. ¨Well, the sooner we go the better. We wouldn't want to keep the Director waiting, right?¨
¨So let's go, man.¨ Yamiga beamed as he whistled for a taxi cab. The road wasn't long, but it wasn't exactly short either, so in a few minutes the cab arrives just a few meters from the entrance and it stops. The driver took a brief look at the old facility and asked the young men. ¨Are you sure you even want to look in this backwater place? It hasn't been used in years and it's just a slum now. You sure you wanna be here?¨
¨We're positive, sir.¨ Mackenzie replied. ¨We'll just take a look around, nothing mayor.¨
¨Well, watch your backs then.¨ the driver warned them. ¨I heard that some badass creatures called Lucifer Hawk are prowling about in these parts. Some people who were passing by get killed by them sometimes, so you'd do well not staying here too long.¨ Then in moments, he turns his car around and leaves the area and with that, Yamiga looks at the entrance. Mackenzie too looks at it as some memories of their time living here. It was the only place that was close to their original home.
¨Sometimes we gotta remember the past in order to have a future.¨ Yamiga sighed as he spoke. ¨Never would've thought that the shelter would now be an old mess, and instead it's the Lucifer Hawk's playground. That is a bit repulsive.¨
¨We have to take in mind that they always liked to hunt many people living in places like this.¨ Mackenzie said. ¨So many things can happen in one night, and some of them are unpleasant.¨
¨But I got a good feeling that now it's our turn to even the score a little, for our families and Gigelf-san.¨
¨Once we're accepted in the police, our task will start soon, Yamiga.¨
¨I can hardly wait to see those creatures. I would surely like to let´em know how I felt all these years of hiding.¨ As they were talking, two long, slender shadows were sliding on the ground like black snakes moving silently on their prey and soon two pairs of eyes pop open to get a good look at them. After taking a good glance, the acquiesced about the situation at hand and moved in towards the two men. Soon enough, Mackenzie felt their presence and got himself on guard; Yamiga did the same, pulling out some ofuda from his coat pocket, waiting for the appearance of their enemy.
¨I guess we got ourselves a welcome committee to celebrate our arrival, Yamiga¨ Mackenzie grinned.
¨I guess so. How about we answer to that gesture?¨ Yamiga wasted no time and tossed his ofuda at the shadows like slim paper daggers. They avoided his attack by sliding back to their position and the shades were starting to grow bigger and bigger until their true forms were shown to Mackenzie and Yamiga. The first one had a big frame of body with a few bones sticking out of his shoulders as if they were wings. His hands looked skeletal, but sharp, as were his arms; his legs were as broad as oak trunks and he had four fingers on his feet and his head was of the shape of a dragon. The second one was slimmer, but his claws looked like blades as well as his legs. His head had horns and his features were sharp and covered with a dark red color. The first of them looked like he was grinning as he looked at the two men and talked like a human being. ¨It would seem there are two new visitors for this old hiding place tonight and for us to feed upon.¨
¨Yes.¨ the second one agreed. ¨And it looks like they seem to know this old shelter. Perhaps this is a fitting place for it will be their tombs.¨ They both grinned with malice and darkness as they didn't take their eyes off their would-be victims.
¨So, you must be the Lucifer Hawks that prowl about in this place.¨ Mackenzie said, always calm and cool. ¨Don't you think you're a bit overweight to have a midnight snack?¨
¨We are sure to let you know we're here to skin off some of that weight off of you.¨ Yamiga also replied, confident and sure. ¨Where you're going, it's gonna be a permanent diet for you.¨
¨Those are big words for a couple of insects like you.¨ The first Lucifer Hawk said. ¨You have enough nerve to say such things.¨
¨But fear not, my friends.¨ The second one followed. ¨As soon as your meat has been eaten, you will become part of us, just like all the foolish humans who passed here for their deaths.¨
But Mackenzie and Yamiga were not intimidated by the aliens´ words as they still kept their cool even by looking at two dangerous, deadly creatures in front of them. Mackenzie draws an ofuda as well and it starts shining with blue fire as he spoke to them again. ¨Well, I guess this means it's time for you to start your diet. Prepare to be slimmed down to pieces!¨
From then on, the battle begins.
A/N: Whew! It took me a long while, but it's finally finished! Be witness of Mackenzie and Yamiga´s first battle with the Lucifer Hawks. You know how it's gonna turn out? Read the next chapter: You'll be glad you did.
Chapter 1: We're home
By: Android K´
Disclaimer: You guys know the deal. I don't own Silent Mobius, or any of Kia Asayima´s manga that he created, so having them for my own is pretty much out of the question. n_nU Not to mention the attorney's fee and the trial.. Yuck. -.-U
¨Mackenzie, are you sure you're not pulling my leg here?¨ Yamiga asked exasperatedly. ¨Are you really talking about Gigelf-san´s daughter?¨
¨I can tell you more if you just settle down, Yamiga.¨ Mackenzie made a face when his friend screamed out his surprise after just hearing Katsumi´s name. He cared for him, but sometimes he just needed to tell him to keep his senses in check. His face reminded Yamiga of that; he didn't like it at all.
He then goes on. ¨You're quite surprised about this, but just take in mind that we found out about it through our parents back home. They heard from a very reliable source that not only does she have tremendous power, it is also said that she may be the key to opening the door which separates Earth from Nemessis. If that happens and should the Lucifer Hawk succeed in getting in, the game is over and we're finished. That's the reason why they told us to cooperate with AMP and try to stop those freaks before things get way out of hand, and YOU know we don't want that, Yamiga.¨
¨Yeah, you're right about that. Sounds like it's gonna be a long haul there.¨ Yamiga commented. ¨But Gigelf-san did try to seal the door, right? What really happen to him?¨
Mackenzie closed his eyes as he gave the news. ¨As far as I know, as of now, he lost his life after he made his attempt. We must assume he used up his energies to create the seal, but because he was injured, its completion couldn't be done, so therefore it wasn't sealed. It's like they had this one planned from the beginning.¨
¨That's really hard to digest. Who would even think of doing such a thing that would endanger the entire planet? ¨ Yamiga asked.
¨Maybe there was something that conspired with the Lucifer Hawk in stopping Gigelf-sama and keeps the gate open while causing great havoc in Tokyo; or perhaps I should say someone.¨
¨Do you think there was a human who has ever struck a deal with those bastards? Money, power or something? ¨ Yamiga asked again.
¨It's not actually farfetched to say so, my friend.¨ Mackenzie answered. ¨If it is true that someone was fronting for the Lucifer Hawks and helped them; maybe he or she wanted this to happen. We have as of yet find out who and how.¨
¨Then I guess we have our work cut out for us, pal.¨ Said Yamiga. ¨But at least I'm happy to know we have a chance to return them the favor in kind.¨
¨Yeah, our time will come as soon as we set foot on our home soil again.¨ Just then, a stewardess came by their seats, bringing them the food trays. It contained roasted beef, rice balls with small vegetable fillings inside dim sum on the side, and as for the drinks, there were options of lemonade, soft drinks, mineral water or juice. They chose for the soft drinks as Yamiga said, a bit surprised and mostly happy. ¨How nice! Food is here already!¨
¨I hope you're enjoying your flight, gentlemen.¨ said the stewardess as she smiled. ¨We're halfway to Tokyo and we should arrive in at least one hour and a half. Please enjoy your meal.¨
¨Arigatou gozaimashita¨ Mackenzie answered as bowed politely, as did Yamiga. After regarding them with a smile, the stewardess leaves them, and thus they began eating.
¨At least we're flying in good class!¨ Said Yamiga as he was eating some of the dim sum. ¨It's a good thing we've saved a lot of money for this journey.¨
¨At least we've got more than enough, considering we have a nice amount from our salaries.¨ Mackenzie said as he swallowed a sip of his drink. ¨As sure as heaven we will need a lot of our income.¨
¨But if we join the police, we won't even worry about money, man.¨
¨You have a good point there, Yamiga.¨ Mackenzie smiled after knowing this fact. ¨At least we will buy some things for our own, get a pad where to live, settle in and get down to business. Guess we won't be empty-handed for a good while.¨
¨You betcha.¨ Yamiga happily replied. ¨But let's get ourselves straight here: We get to go back to Japan after 12 years living in San Francisco and got chosen to complete this mission, we gotta find out about this Katsumi person and see if she's really the key those creepy hunks of crap want to use, work together with AMP as part of the police force and prevent the dimensional gate from ever opening here. So, if AMP is an organization which its purpose is to fight and defeat the Lucifer Hawks, who's the leader behind it?¨
Mackenzie turned to see Yamiga and responded. ¨The same reliable source which told our parents about Katsumi, this crisis the world is in and to get our act together to help out; and I believe you've heard this person's name once when we were in San Francisco, Yamiga.¨
¨Huh? I wonder who it might be..?¨ Yamiga thought for a moment, remembering about the mystery person. He focuses his memory back when they saw the morning news concerning the crisis in Japan and the existence of AMP; then he remembers a face, a clear image that expects respect. After discerning its identity, he opens his eyes, awestruck of this revelation and began stuttering. ¨You.. You don't really mean. O_O¨
¨That's right, pal.¨ Mackenzie answered calmly. ¨Does the name Rally Cheyenne mean anything to you?¨ He then grinned after saying her name, a little.
¨Well, now I really heard everything. She really is the Head Director of AMP.¨ Yamiga gasped in amazement.¨
¨And she is the one who expects our arrival, Yamiga.¨ Continued Mackenzie. ¨After we arrive and got enough sightseeing, we'll head to the AMP building and talk to her about our mission. Our parents stated that complete disclosure is the best politic to come up good terms with her and the organization, so we have to give her the details and the facts without fail. I hope you don't get too nervous.¨
¨Now you really told me.¨ Yamiga sighed as he shrugged and sank a little to his seat. ¨At least I hope she's kind enough to let us give the helping hand and the entire staff is friendly with us.¨
Mackenzie grinned at this, as he knew Yamiga´s special point. ¨Don't worry about that; she will accept because our parents know her and they wrote a lot. Besides, as I heard, AMP is made up of women in various fields and specialties, so I don't think you're gonna get bored.¨
Yamiga nearly jumped for joy, but maintained his discipline and just made a big smile after hearing the news. ¨Then I guess I'm gonna my best if I am to keep up with them. We can't let them down! We're gonna flush those Lucifer Hawk from this planet and show them who kicks their butts harder! Yessiree!¨
¨I'm happy that you're in a good mood, Yamiga. We should get some sleep after eating this meal. We have to get a good rest ´cause we'll walk a lot in the city.¨ Mackenzie suggested.
Yamiga agrees with a smile. After their meal is finished, he lays back softly at the back his seat, smiles and whispers softly. ¨I can hardly wait to get back to out home. AMP, just wait. We'll get there soon.¨
¨Yeah, we will.¨ Mackenzie said. ¨Sleep well, Yamiga.¨
¨You too, Mackenzie.¨ After a few moments passed, they are slowly taken over by the quilt and shroud of deep, peaceful slumber. It would take the plane more than an hour to get to Japan, but that can wait, for it is true that when travelers sleep during a trip, time simply passes by in a blink of an eye. As expected, the hour of arrival has begun and the announcement was being heard for all passengers to pay attention to; Mackenzie wakes up at the sound and looks by the window, greeted by the various concrete stars of Tokyo that were lit up as if it was welcoming them back from their absence of leave.
¨Yamiga, wake up.¨ Mackenzie shook him a little to wake him. ¨We have finally arrived.¨
Yamiga snorted a little as he was moving and shaking his head a little after the wake-up call and responded a bit groggily. ¨Whzzz? Whassup, Mac?¨
¨Look at the window.¨
Yamiga took a small look and was surprised to see Tokyo so bright and shiny. A smile soon popped on his face.
¨Wow! It looks so great! It's just like its good old days.¨
¨I couldn't agree more, my friend. ¨ Mackenzie agreed as he smiled. ¨Now we should get ready when the plane touches down and gets to the airport.¨
¨You got it, man.¨ Yamiga happily replied as he fastens his seat belt.
Soon enough, the plane landed squarely with no problems as passengers were getting their things ready and the stairs were brought to the exit door. After getting out of the plane and having picked up their luggage, the two young men called a taxi to get to an apartment building where to stay and watched how the city had changed since the time of their ¨exile¨; so little things remained, and one of them is the humans´ will to live. Yamiga is glad for that constant.
After arriving on their destination, Mackenzie observed the building where they would stay. It was good looking, tall building with all of the windows looking towards the city. It was like one of those nice resort hotels anyone would stay after a long, fine day as a tourist in a foreign city, except this one was for all people to use.
¨Well, not too shabby, isn't, Mackenzie?¨
¨It's certainly a good one, if you mean that.¨ He replied. ¨Let's register a room, pay up and leave our stuff. Then we take a walk in the city.¨
¨That's ok with me.¨
Later.
¨Its good to be back home.¨ Yamiga stretches his arms as he spoke. ¨Almost 12 years have passed since we all had to leave.¨
¨It is a long time, but now we came back, stronger than ever and ready to even the score that started those 12 years.¨ Mackenzie sighed as he observed the people walking by them and the cars go by. Certainly Tokyo has done much to pull itself back together after the Silent Crush occurred and it is filled with life again, in comparison of the many tragedies that happened during that horrible time. Perhaps there must be a change in the entire environment in order to preserve the peace human beings longed.
¨Do you think we should go where the shelter is?¨ Yamiga asked Mackenzie, waking him from his thoughts. ¨I wonder if it's still around after we left it. Could it have been destroyed by the Lucifer Hawk by now?¨
¨Well, we have time until we go to the AMP, so it's okay to look at it again.¨ Mackenzie agreed. ¨Memories are sure to come back to us again.¨
¨Yeah, even if there are some bad memories.¨ They both gave themselves a laugh and traded high-fives, remembering some moments during their stay in the shelter. ¨Well, the sooner we go the better. We wouldn't want to keep the Director waiting, right?¨
¨So let's go, man.¨ Yamiga beamed as he whistled for a taxi cab. The road wasn't long, but it wasn't exactly short either, so in a few minutes the cab arrives just a few meters from the entrance and it stops. The driver took a brief look at the old facility and asked the young men. ¨Are you sure you even want to look in this backwater place? It hasn't been used in years and it's just a slum now. You sure you wanna be here?¨
¨We're positive, sir.¨ Mackenzie replied. ¨We'll just take a look around, nothing mayor.¨
¨Well, watch your backs then.¨ the driver warned them. ¨I heard that some badass creatures called Lucifer Hawk are prowling about in these parts. Some people who were passing by get killed by them sometimes, so you'd do well not staying here too long.¨ Then in moments, he turns his car around and leaves the area and with that, Yamiga looks at the entrance. Mackenzie too looks at it as some memories of their time living here. It was the only place that was close to their original home.
¨Sometimes we gotta remember the past in order to have a future.¨ Yamiga sighed as he spoke. ¨Never would've thought that the shelter would now be an old mess, and instead it's the Lucifer Hawk's playground. That is a bit repulsive.¨
¨We have to take in mind that they always liked to hunt many people living in places like this.¨ Mackenzie said. ¨So many things can happen in one night, and some of them are unpleasant.¨
¨But I got a good feeling that now it's our turn to even the score a little, for our families and Gigelf-san.¨
¨Once we're accepted in the police, our task will start soon, Yamiga.¨
¨I can hardly wait to see those creatures. I would surely like to let´em know how I felt all these years of hiding.¨ As they were talking, two long, slender shadows were sliding on the ground like black snakes moving silently on their prey and soon two pairs of eyes pop open to get a good look at them. After taking a good glance, the acquiesced about the situation at hand and moved in towards the two men. Soon enough, Mackenzie felt their presence and got himself on guard; Yamiga did the same, pulling out some ofuda from his coat pocket, waiting for the appearance of their enemy.
¨I guess we got ourselves a welcome committee to celebrate our arrival, Yamiga¨ Mackenzie grinned.
¨I guess so. How about we answer to that gesture?¨ Yamiga wasted no time and tossed his ofuda at the shadows like slim paper daggers. They avoided his attack by sliding back to their position and the shades were starting to grow bigger and bigger until their true forms were shown to Mackenzie and Yamiga. The first one had a big frame of body with a few bones sticking out of his shoulders as if they were wings. His hands looked skeletal, but sharp, as were his arms; his legs were as broad as oak trunks and he had four fingers on his feet and his head was of the shape of a dragon. The second one was slimmer, but his claws looked like blades as well as his legs. His head had horns and his features were sharp and covered with a dark red color. The first of them looked like he was grinning as he looked at the two men and talked like a human being. ¨It would seem there are two new visitors for this old hiding place tonight and for us to feed upon.¨
¨Yes.¨ the second one agreed. ¨And it looks like they seem to know this old shelter. Perhaps this is a fitting place for it will be their tombs.¨ They both grinned with malice and darkness as they didn't take their eyes off their would-be victims.
¨So, you must be the Lucifer Hawks that prowl about in this place.¨ Mackenzie said, always calm and cool. ¨Don't you think you're a bit overweight to have a midnight snack?¨
¨We are sure to let you know we're here to skin off some of that weight off of you.¨ Yamiga also replied, confident and sure. ¨Where you're going, it's gonna be a permanent diet for you.¨
¨Those are big words for a couple of insects like you.¨ The first Lucifer Hawk said. ¨You have enough nerve to say such things.¨
¨But fear not, my friends.¨ The second one followed. ¨As soon as your meat has been eaten, you will become part of us, just like all the foolish humans who passed here for their deaths.¨
But Mackenzie and Yamiga were not intimidated by the aliens´ words as they still kept their cool even by looking at two dangerous, deadly creatures in front of them. Mackenzie draws an ofuda as well and it starts shining with blue fire as he spoke to them again. ¨Well, I guess this means it's time for you to start your diet. Prepare to be slimmed down to pieces!¨
From then on, the battle begins.
A/N: Whew! It took me a long while, but it's finally finished! Be witness of Mackenzie and Yamiga´s first battle with the Lucifer Hawks. You know how it's gonna turn out? Read the next chapter: You'll be glad you did.
