Story of Kusanagi-Sama
War of the Gods

Chapter 3:
Rumors

Kusanagi lead the group of Tenshi through the Temple towards the Briefing Room. On the way, they saw small groups of Tenshi muttering to each other. Things like, "...more powerful...", "...the Three Generals...", "...under construction..." and, "...worst of all Warbots..." were heard. Of course, it was common knowledge that Tenshi always spoke like this when they heard a rumor: they would stop someone off the street and talk, in hushed voices, about the rumors they heard and their opinions on its validity. However, if Kusanagi or a high-ranking Tenshi walked by, they would always bow a deep bow.
"...And this is just a rumor, but I heard the Three Generals look like---" said one Tenshi by the name of R'Yodu Jyoshefo to his friend Aelu Jammikhan. However, he noticed Kusanagi and Murasaki, and he and Aelu bowed deeply. "My, it's good to see you today, Kusanagi-Sama," said both of them. "So, what were we talking about again?" said Aelu.
"Uh, I forget," said R'Yodu. Kumo chuckled; R'Yodu had always found it tough to remember important things when interrupted.
They reached the Briefing Room. In the center was a large hologram projector, surrounded by several tiered seats so that all would see what was being shown. There always seemed to be a musty smell to it. Take a seat. Make yourselves comfortable, said Kusanagi. Everyone, even Murasaki, obeyed. Once everyone was comfortable, Kusanagi waved her hand; the lights went out, and the hologram projector activated.
Now, I am sure that you all, spoke Kusanagi, heard the rumor about the 'Three Generals' being developed by my evil brother, Kusanagi's rainbow wings ruffled slightly. Supposedly, the Three Generals would be invincible, and would be able to take out entire battalions of Tenshi.
At this, everyone nodded. Even though they had known of this rumor for little over a week, they were still shocked at the way Kusanagi spoke of it...
Murasaki stood up and faced the other Tenshi. "Well, guess what?" she said. "It's not a rumor anymore!" Murasaki paused for an effect. There was silence. When no one spoke up, Murasaki pushed a few buttons on the hologram projector, and instantly, a bunker-shaped building was shown. It appeared to be in some sort of mountain range. A strange hissing was heard as audio.
"This is the bunker where the Three Generals are being built," said Murasaki, pointing at the bulding with a pointer. "According to this hologram, which was detected on my scanner during a previous mission, it is located in the mountain range surrounding the north pole of Mazhyeri Fahnsi. I am sure you hear the sound of hissing, correct?"
Everyone nodded again, clearly eager to hear the rest. "Well," continued Murasaki, "It was playing in the original transmission when we detected it. And while I was fiddling with this audio clip, I noticed something interesting. Kykoko," she turned to Kykoko, "be a dear and push the button next to you."
"The one with the very strange symbols?" asked Kykoko, indicating that very button on the control panel next to her. "Yes," said Murasaki. Kykoko pushed the button, and Murasaki rewound the audio tape to the beginning. When she pressed the 'play' button, the Tenshi heard two voices. One they instantly recognized as Kajinagi's deep, booming voice. The other sounded somewhat timid.
"So, how is 'Project: Tenshi's Bane' coming, Haga?"
"They are coming along just fine, Kajinagi-Sama. Construction on Sh'Yakura is goin' ---"
"What about the other two?!"
"Oh, they seem to have no problems adjusting, Kajinagi-Sama. All three will be ready for battle in about a week or two."
"Yes, that's good to hear... Very soon the Three Generals, the Tenshi's Bane, will be unleashed, and Kusanagi and the Tenshi will fall...Wait! Do you hear that, Haga?"
"Hear what, Kajinagi-Sama?"
"Listen closely."
The sound of breathing got a little louder, then cut off. Murasaki blushed in embarrassment.
"This line is tapped, Haga!"
"How much d'you think they heard, Kajinagi-Sama?"
"Too much, that's what they heard!"
"I think we'd better cut off, Kajinagi-Sama."
"It took you that long to reach a conclusion?!" The transmission cut. Everyone stared in awe at what they had just saw, or heard.
"Of course!" said Ga'an. "It was Mazhyeri Fahnsian!"
"That's correct, Master D'Zuro," said Murasaki. "Unfortunately, it all fits, when looked with the report that Kajinagi is having Akutenshi mine Mazhyerium." Everyone present whistled softly. Mazhyerium was an exceedingly tough metal, tougher even than the Duranium plating on most Tenshi Warships. Mazhyerium would be perfect for the Three Generals, from Kajinagi's point of view, of course.
Congratulations, Murasaki, said Kusanagi. You shall recieve the award for Special Services to Kusanagi. "But what did Haga mean by, 'adjusting'?" asked Shiitsu.
"Maybe the Three Generals," said Gii-Sha. "Were regular Warbots once, and worked their way up the ranks, and can't adjust to their new bodies."
"It's a possibility," said Murasaki. "But we must destroy this bunker and the Three Generals before construction on them is finished and before they see any time on the battlefield."
Well said, Murasaki, said Kusanagi. Everyone is dismissed, but be prepared, because tomorrow...
We attack.
As they filed out, Shiitsu asked Kumo, "Kumo, dear, do you think the Three Generals are as bad as the rumors suggest?"
"Of course not," said Kumo optimistically, "It's one of the things that occurs with rumors all the time: embellishment. Why, I'd be willing to wager that they're nothing more than a repainted Captain Warbot. They'll be pushovers, you'll see..."

Next Time...
In Chapter 4:
Tenshi Tension...

...they clashed blades, trying to get a hit in. They both fought fiercely, neither showing any kinds of weakness...

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