Tala1: hmmm im not great at action scenes I bet you knew that already
*sweatdrops* its hard to do them but I hope it was satisfying!
Pinkdevil: hehheh *tries to think of some horrible thing to do* darn.. Tala1: o_O
Disclaimer: don't own Beyblade...would I be doing this if I did? *sweatdrops*
AN's: (okay non related to this I watched episode 42 and now I'm waiting for 43 and up ^^ *waits*) ((in further news she has gotten some more ideas and we have now started to bicker at each other...and at Hao...and HoroHoro)) (*snickers anyway hope you enjoy this one! Also I see a lot of complaints in my grammar and run on sentences...cut me some slack I'm not the greatest in anything and yeah I do realize it and I'll try to more brighter in the future for you readers. *Mutters* IF that helps...) (((ENJOY!)))
Chapter Nine
Arise Forbidden Summoning!
At last not too long later a shape had begun to form from Boris's continuing chanting a dark spiral formed behind the warlock swirling like a massive tornado ready to embark on a path of destruction. Gritting his teeth Robert stood his ground. He didn't become a full-fledged high Summoner for nothing it was an honor at his age to be one. Standing back a bit he wavered as the rumbles of the ground began to become apparent as they rippled like water from the shockwave at such power being possessed. Boris on the other hand smashed down his pole axe ending the summoning and from within the dark spiral that exploded sending several dark rays to all sorts of directions looking like a streaking black star or ray in the sky.
The creature that was summoned was unlike any creature he'd ever seen forget the books and simple tapestry's; to hell with scrolls, this was true power. His eyes focused on the beast as he stepped back a bit more putting his arm in front of his face the sleeves blocking out the dust that swerved upwards trying to block his vision. 'What in Kami-sama's name...' whatever else he was even going to think about was lost completely, the huge beast in front of him was just too beholding to miss in any aspect.
"Sugoi..." Robert breathed lifting his staff up his eyes held in fascination of the black bird spread its wings, extending a whole twenty feet bringing up the dirt with the enormous force used. The silver eyes were unfocused the head keeping track of everything around form the air to the ground and little bits that were harmless as they appeared. Bugs scurried into the ground quickly to escape the rage of the black bird that threatened to wage war upon the very planet itself. The Summoner was amazed at the summoning but he knew of the forbidden creatures that were not allowed to be brought through magic nor through the dark arts.
Boris smiled gleefully at his own creation, made form the tails of Dranzer long ago and genetically made after numerous studies of magic he managed to form the most devastating animal known to mankind. Smirking slightly he scratched the black phoenix's feathers feeling the light feather ripple and return back to there ordinary position enjoying the anger that radiated from his nephews body.
"Do you like my Summoned creature? Five times as powerful as you're Dranzer, genetically made form your own summon and created into Black Dranzer. The most power fullest beast alive" the older Summoner gloated about his perfect bit beast while Robert just kept glaring thinking of ways to counterattack the new shift in battle tactics. A unhealthy frown fixed on the younger males face as he twirled his staff several times slightly intimidated by the bigger phoenix that now stared at him with a predator like look, the eyes narrowing sharply before it flapped it's wings taking to the air. Soaring above the mass land area darkened considerably almost melting in with the sky above, the onlookers both shrieking as the ground seemed to vanish beneath them. "Boris-sama!" Mariah squeaked as her hat flew off swallowed up by the darkness around them "isn't this going a bit far?" the man paid no heed to his henchmen as he smiled wickedly.
His nephew had to be punished someway. 'But...' Boris's face fell a bit as he tapped his chin watching the bird use it's ultimate attack 'I have next to nothing on control of this untamed animal' hiding away the concern he stepped back his feet making no contact with the ground, seemingly walking on mid air. Emily didn't move form her spot looking at the ground uncertainly her orange hair blowing to the side by an unseen force her form shivering at the cold dread like feeling.
On the other side Robert was confused by such an attack, he'd never heard nor read about it. The fact that it was so vague and blanketing made his head reel not catching sight of anything, not even his faithful guardians. Without his guardians though he was quite a sitting duck, having relying on summoning for a defense against a similar enemy in the arts of powerful magic. Making a small *hmph* noise Robert lowered his staff to the side running his thumb along it managing a small chuckle "can't fight your own battles uncle?" he asked dryly his sharp gaze penetrating through the shadows.
Receiving no response the young Summoner was forced to listen, shutting his eyes focusing his hearing on the sounds around him vibrating through his head. For a time, everything slowed down as he heard the beats and flaps of the wings above him and the whistling sound that followed. Snapping his eyes open he leaped to the side rolling a bit to dodge the black ball that exploded upon the spot he had recently stood making a small well sized crater in his absence. 'Good thing I listened to my elders' he thought as he jumped up doing a backwards flip to evade the next energy ball collapsing halfway through, the throbbing in his side becoming unbearable to manage.
Groaning with effort Robert remained in the spot hearing the next attack form hastily and taking in a shuddering breath he lifted his last defense. The staff. A staff that was handed down to him by one of his clan's successors that didn't go mad and resort to forbidden summoning like Boris had. A blast swooped down ready to incinerate the young teenager that stood his ground but merely hit an invisible shield reflecting back up at the attacker. An ear splitting screech was the only source of sureness that the reflected blast had redirected itself perfectly. Along with it the night like darkness dissolved revealing the dead area, devoid of any living thing.
Mariah gasped as the Black Dranzer was brought down, shot by it's own powerful attack that streaked through the left wing of the summon creating a small yet fair sized hole. A hole that was now oozing with black blood, dripping down the wings staining the perfect perfection that held it superior to all others. "Impressive" breathed Boris as Black Dranzer growled somewhat releasing an awful low note it's gaze burning into Roberts clothes the wing left unattended as its gripped the dirt with its talons, digging deep into the ground.
'Why...' Robert backed up a bit from the look he was getting, inhaling a bit as he tripped over a rather large dug up rock shaking slightly. He could somehow feel the rage, the hate and anger that burned off the forbidden creature, the aura that surrounded it was as clear as day, yet as black and red as hell beneath. 'Why...do I feel like death has just come?' a red wing shielded the teenager from harms gaze a threatening look crossing the original Dranzer's gentle face, the feathers bristling as the gaze turned murderous knowing that it's owner was being threatened. Fire engulfed the fire summon becoming a blur to those around as it sprung forward slashing the Black Dranzer across the face leaving a gapping wound. Griffolyon reared its head up as the first magic spell was thrown to Robert and blocked with its wing growling dangerously at the enemies that threw the spell, grinding his feet into the ground to express it's anger.
"Griffolyon" Robert breathed, as his guardian beast snarled not to nicely galloping forward creating huge imprints in the ground as it barreled forward in a huff, eager to spill the blood of those that had dared to injure his Summoner. Only to be struck through the center of where its heart laid by an ice spear, tearing through the flesh within seconds causing the beast to shatter into tiny shards of crystals.
Swallowing hard a similar noise of a shattering summoned creature erupted from above Robert, the crystal shards raining down upon him expressing the sorrow and sadness of not being able to help in a better way. "Dranzer...." His gaze snapped forward acutely aware a bit beast was coming at him with full force with nothing to keeping it away, the ground shaking as it came closer with an intense look of killer intent showing within the silver eyes. By now the young Summoner was at a loss. He couldn't defend himself his best bit beasts were destroyed, his magic was drained, and it was the most crucial moment of his life....
Or ending as he put it holding the staff tightly.
A dull pain ran from his shoulder down as the forbidden creature blurred itself, becoming like the wind ripping open his shoulder exposing the torn open flesh allowing the blood to flow freely from the deep gash along his arm, dripping to the ground below. Robert gripped his shoulder tightly letting out a choked cry as he kneeled down pressuring the wound to try and stop the bleeding as the bit beast whirled around looming over the human figure lying in a puddle of blood that cascaded down the Summoner robes.
'It can't get any worse then this...' the beak opened upon the single thought from the Summoner while Robert just shook his head 'death sucks'
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"Now Sanquinex?" Lupinex looked over scratching his furry ears as the Black Dranzer went in for a final attack opening its beak, the incoming death imminent while the crouched figure just, welcomed it almost. The vampire huddled for a moment keeping watch his gaze flicking to Boris angrily before switching to the bit beast, then to the beautiful figure that he started to stare at lost in a trance. For a moment all he did was stare his gaze held by the purple haired figure that he lusted after day in and day out.
The wolf next to him watched for a moment before sighing and smacking the vampire upside the head getting a quick snarl in response, teeth bared from his ruined dreamy fantasy of him and Robert in a bed with the covers strewn across, bodies pressed together in a cuddling embrace. The sheets soaked in rich blood, his desire satisfying and...
It ended right there and leaping at Lupinex he sniffed the air looking back.
Now was his time to strike.
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Robert sat there for a long period of time awaiting him doom, death, or at least, a long gratifying pain. But there was nothing. No beak tearing him open, no blood save for the wound already opened covering his entire arm in a thick coat of crimson fluid. Groggily he opened his eyes, the blood pouring out had begun to make him rather groggy and unfocused but he did manage a face, or was it a rescuer? 'Maybe someone form the village' he turned his eyes to the ground burning with hidden shame. How could he be so weak to lose to such a creature? His mind was able to register the arm that slipped around his waist holding him tightly, but with such a blurred vision everything looked like swirly colors, painted red and black.
The vampire gaped at the limp form in his arms and clutched him tightly his eyes turning a deep red hue at the figures around. In his mind he was working out a plan to get away with the Summoner but had he known the severity of the wound he might have not even attempted to think of spells as a resort. 'But it leaves me no choice' the two figures flickered in and out of existence melting into the surrounding area a moment before contact form the Dark Dranzer, both making it safely.
Yes, Sanquinex loved his Teleport spell the most for this kind of reason.
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"If he wakes up he'll beat you Sanquinex..."
Voices...
"Shush you'll wake him besides I'll take anything from my love...
'Love..?'
"yeah even pummels and whacks from a staff, ya real professional there"
A loud echoing thud resulted in the Summoner to crack his eyes open slowly grunting at the effort of moving his injured side, a light hiss escaping his lips as he remained in the awkward position gazing around the blurred sky, iie the blurred trees. Then the sky. "Hey he's waking up quick hand me a rag" Robert winces slightly as something cool and wet was suddenly placed upon his head the supportive object beneath him moving.
....moving...?
The Summoner rose ignoring the throbs of his shoulder that ached, begging him to sit back down as he spun around narrowing his eyes dangerously faltering slightly at whom it was. "S-Sa-Sanquinex?" when was the last time he has seen that undead face before? The pale yet neatly washed face gleamed the smile never wiping off his face as the eyes stared at him unblinking, a rag held in one hand the other....
His clothes. The top half at least. With a shocked face Robert looked down glad that he wasn't raped in his unconscious state but that didn't stop his face turning a light pink as a gust of wind swept by causing him to shiver a bit "you Kisama! Give me my clothes!" the tall male demanded suddenly in his anger thrusting an arm forward, a hand outstretched hoping for the belongings to once again be worn.
Although Sanquinex seemed to have a very different idea of how to play with Robert watching the other shiver, it was quite hard to not notice. Eyeing the bandages carefully he took notice that the major bleeding had stopped but the Summoner wasn't going to be doing much for a while. 'Not under my care' the vampire smiled cheerfully rising to his feet taking careful and steady steps over to the half naked being stopping in front of him.
"What-are-you-doing-here!" Robert hissed low leaning his head back away from the slightly taller figure emphasizing each phrase with no hidden hint of hatred as he recoiled at any movement Sanquinex did. Distaste was written over the Summoner's face while the other dark dressed figure watched with amusement evident on his pale face, chuckling as Robert scanned the forested area.
'I'm alone, with a vampire and the other gang of his' he thoughts took a nose dive while he fidgeted turning his head to the side hoping that he wasn't surrounded in any way "what's wrong Summoner? Am I not allowed to help?" Sanquinex feigned a hurt expression placing his hand on his own chest as if wounded receiving a heated glare from Robert. Finding no more fun in the situation Sanquinex stepped forward grabbing Roberts arm bringing him close with a toothy grin running a finger along the others jaw line being as deaf as possible from the low growl emitting from the Summoner.
After a few minutes the half bare figure slapped the vampire's hand away in annoyance grabbing his clothes back with a murderous look, quite unlike his normal almost care free attitude. It must have been something about Sanquinex that made the purple haired teens blood boil, causing a swift and dangerous retaliation. Just like in any other battle when he was forced to kill for whatever reason laid out before him. "Stop staring too...bloody pervert" grumbling Robert seized his chance putting his shirt back on hastily grinding his teeth together as a smooth pale hand slipped up his back.
"I-SAID- OFF!" a spark shot forward from his fingers shocking the taller figures hand as a warning while he turned around not about to let his guard down the next time, keeping a cool gaze on the vampire slipping the robe back on. Robert hated the vampire with a passion but being in that presence again, was traumatizing. 'Thank god I know blue magic too' a breathless tiring sigh escaped him as his legs crumpled beneath him sending the figure to the ground hunched over hissing a few foul words causing Sanquinex to smile a bit.
"I hate to say it but..." Sanquinex kneeled down with a knowing look as he wrapped one arm under the shoulder of the Summoner hauling the wounded male up, his fangs protruding from his mouth as the light smile started to spread to a full knowing grin "told ya so" he teased lightly. That grin however soon began to diminish replaced with concern as he felt the skin, even to his pale experienced hands it felt to warm to be normal. Perhaps his love was heating up? Yet there were no signs....maybe Robert was BLUSHING! No...maybe he was sick...
"Do you feel okay Robert-kun?" it wasn't really unnaturally to be ignored by the Summoner, frankly he was used to it since he had accidentally attacked the teenager at a very young age, and thus was never forgiven for it. But this was his health, his KOIS health, which was very important. At least to him it was. The head of the Summoner turned to the side with a stubborn look causing snickers to erupt from the shadows hidden by the tall trees around them.
"Oh yeah he'll cooperate because he's my love, right Sanquinex. Try harder next time.." the dry tone form the werewolf was evident in the vampires pointed ears, the hearing being above average. "I don't" a low growl escaped the fanged being as his eyes closed tightly "need to be told that by you" Lupinex shook his head at the response and lounged against one of the trees using it as a back scratcher watching the two love birds...okay so maybe one but still...
"Can we get going? We have to meet with that guy you know..." Cenotaph snapped his fingers several times at his lost look trying to remember the figure they were suppose to meet with. 'Now what was his name...' being at lost for words and thoughts the mummy merely stared into the distance watching the birds chirp away as always as they flew around tree to tree.
"Yeah I know come on Robert I'm not leaving you here" if possible Robert grew even more in distaste, his mind doing back flips, on any way to get away from the four but to no avail. Pulling away the Summoner straightened his clothes with a snobby air around him as he looked around for his staff, catching no glimpse of it on the ground. Saying nothing he merely found interest in glaring at the four figures that more or less were huddles around him. 'Honestly it's like they haven't seen a human before..'
"Fine I want my weapon back that is all"
"No way don't give it back to him Sanquinex he might turn on us!" Zomb suddenly piped up with a scowl set on his face wondering how the mighty leader of the DarkBladers would be so love sick about a simple human. Sure the teenager was powerful and of royal blood but he was also related to the one that had caused there change of forms from human to monster. Becoming silent once more he watched the leader of their gang hold out his hand, the staff almost appearing out of thin air.
Now Zomb knew why he had first thought Sanquinex was crazy.
"Here you go Robert-kun..." the staff was snatched away and instantly imbedded in the ground as the Summoner closed his eyes placing his hands on either side facing north. For a moment nothing happened until the weapon fell down to the ground with a soft pat. Placing his foot on the blunt end before Robert moved the staff around in a circle before stopping it, opening his eyes slowly "we go east then...." He muttered with a grim look.
"East but we need to go back and get that guy I mean, think of the money!"
"Not to mention the free food!"
"And the drinks! The glory!"
"Urusai!" the three squabbling beings grew silent as the leader of them stood up tall and proud wagging a finger in their direction as if scolding a child. "Now, now...we don't need to worry about that, we got the money and we can stop at the next town" it was blunt and fast, something that worried Robert to death.
Why him? Of all people...why...why...why....
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"JAZZ!"
The group exploded to see the man standing next to a tree having one arm held out to support himself looking slyly at the small group. 'Well I'll be...' Jazz chuckled and removed himself from the bark and suddenly grew deaf as a bunch of questions were thrown his way, and with demons hearing, it was greater than even that of dog. Bracing himself he cracked open one eye and waved his hands to get the bunch of brats to shut up but alas, it didn't quite work.
"Jazz what are you doing here? Did you know what we had to do to get this piece of paper?" Tala shouted angrily, his tail beating against his legs in fury. Joining him Johnny began to screech out his own problems about the whole mission a shaky fist threatening to hit the others face. Just to wipe off that smile. "We...risked our butts for a piece of PAPER!" the red head fumed "yes well, I did warn you...." Jazz began to defend himself seeing the angry bunch and the continuous flailing of the parchment.
"YOU DID NOT!"
Kai looked up at the sky with a scowl, it seemed the parchment wasn't exactly wasn't what he had thought it was. Perhaps Jazz had lied to them? It seemed rather possible "you lied to us...why?" Kevin spun around to face the ice mage with a shocked look. 'Lied to us?' the elf thought quietly perplexed by the sudden turns their adventure was taking. And to think not to long ago he had sat at home in a tree hoping for some excitement in the Sleeping Forest, and now he was with the most uncommon bunch of insane people to date.
"I didn't lie. I just" Jazz searched for the best word to describe it "I just bended the truth a bit...just a tad!" Bryan frowned and grabbed the parchment from the Hybrid dragon and stared at it for a long moment, blocking out the argument from both sides. 'Wait a second' the Necromancer paused as he read the first few lines and raised a confused eyebrow. Demon language was rare to see written, even to this day. This was ancient form of it. 'But the question is who would be able to read it' Bryan lowered the paper keeping a suspicious eye on the bandanna wearer.
Enrique blinked a few times finding the situation slightly amusing hearing them yell there heads off and allowed a small smile to graze his lips wondering what was to come next.
"Okay, okay I admit I lied completely and that the parchment wasn't even for what I said it was for you happy now?" the demon asked scratching his chin at the angry teens. Holding up a hand the piece of parchment flew from Bryans loose grip and into Jazz's. "Tala..." the older man handed the parchment back to the hybrid and dipped his head low as his position changed. One knee on the ground, and an arm across much like a person being knighted only this was different.
"I pledge my loyalty and services to you master"
Jaws dropped all around in disbelief, all except the necromancer hiding a smile 'a parchment containing ones life, how interesting I never thought I would one day see those old things' he brushed some of his hair back watching with a keen eye as Tala sputtered on the sentence that didn't seem to coming out properly.
'And yet it is also my fathers boss that could do that...what does this mean? Why are we being brought together like this?' Bryan thought awkwardly as Jazz raised his head a bit to acknowledge the red head before him, a gaping mouth moving without any words spilling. "I am loyal to you, you own my life...and I would be glad to help out a youngster like you" the cursed teen didn't move and could hardly breathe. Sure the parchment was not what they expected but to own someone else's life, and to be TOLD to retrieve it.
It was a bit much.
"Hey, hey, hey!" Enrique made a snobby expression at the demon.
"Whoever you are you can't just come and tell us that you're going to give your life to Tala!"
"Of course I can, I chose him to be my master" there was a pause as the calm man looked off to the side with narrowed eyes "better people I know I can trust then....someone else I cant" Jazz spoke wisely as he returned to his feet, a hand behind his head scratching the back of his neck.
"Names Jazz as you know, hope I'm not a burden"
This was as the group knew. Was to become very interesting in the future.
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A/N: OMG! I finally finished the chapter –breathes- so much STUPID work and yes spring break=time for writing ^^ mostly getbackers but this fic has yet to disappear I should update the rest but im going to try and finish chapter Ten quickly then take another break and get all my other fics to chapter 10 or at least 5 ...poor neglected un obsessioned animes.....yeah I know. Made up words...
Dusty likes to tell you people that she well...hasn't lost interest but just wants to scream at me to write more and we stay in contact daily an yar.....,im going to take over this fic completely although she may protest but im going to do a getbackers fic with her....someday.
Hope u like the next chapter too ^_^;
Pinkdevil: hehheh *tries to think of some horrible thing to do* darn.. Tala1: o_O
Disclaimer: don't own Beyblade...would I be doing this if I did? *sweatdrops*
AN's: (okay non related to this I watched episode 42 and now I'm waiting for 43 and up ^^ *waits*) ((in further news she has gotten some more ideas and we have now started to bicker at each other...and at Hao...and HoroHoro)) (*snickers anyway hope you enjoy this one! Also I see a lot of complaints in my grammar and run on sentences...cut me some slack I'm not the greatest in anything and yeah I do realize it and I'll try to more brighter in the future for you readers. *Mutters* IF that helps...) (((ENJOY!)))
Chapter Nine
Arise Forbidden Summoning!
At last not too long later a shape had begun to form from Boris's continuing chanting a dark spiral formed behind the warlock swirling like a massive tornado ready to embark on a path of destruction. Gritting his teeth Robert stood his ground. He didn't become a full-fledged high Summoner for nothing it was an honor at his age to be one. Standing back a bit he wavered as the rumbles of the ground began to become apparent as they rippled like water from the shockwave at such power being possessed. Boris on the other hand smashed down his pole axe ending the summoning and from within the dark spiral that exploded sending several dark rays to all sorts of directions looking like a streaking black star or ray in the sky.
The creature that was summoned was unlike any creature he'd ever seen forget the books and simple tapestry's; to hell with scrolls, this was true power. His eyes focused on the beast as he stepped back a bit more putting his arm in front of his face the sleeves blocking out the dust that swerved upwards trying to block his vision. 'What in Kami-sama's name...' whatever else he was even going to think about was lost completely, the huge beast in front of him was just too beholding to miss in any aspect.
"Sugoi..." Robert breathed lifting his staff up his eyes held in fascination of the black bird spread its wings, extending a whole twenty feet bringing up the dirt with the enormous force used. The silver eyes were unfocused the head keeping track of everything around form the air to the ground and little bits that were harmless as they appeared. Bugs scurried into the ground quickly to escape the rage of the black bird that threatened to wage war upon the very planet itself. The Summoner was amazed at the summoning but he knew of the forbidden creatures that were not allowed to be brought through magic nor through the dark arts.
Boris smiled gleefully at his own creation, made form the tails of Dranzer long ago and genetically made after numerous studies of magic he managed to form the most devastating animal known to mankind. Smirking slightly he scratched the black phoenix's feathers feeling the light feather ripple and return back to there ordinary position enjoying the anger that radiated from his nephews body.
"Do you like my Summoned creature? Five times as powerful as you're Dranzer, genetically made form your own summon and created into Black Dranzer. The most power fullest beast alive" the older Summoner gloated about his perfect bit beast while Robert just kept glaring thinking of ways to counterattack the new shift in battle tactics. A unhealthy frown fixed on the younger males face as he twirled his staff several times slightly intimidated by the bigger phoenix that now stared at him with a predator like look, the eyes narrowing sharply before it flapped it's wings taking to the air. Soaring above the mass land area darkened considerably almost melting in with the sky above, the onlookers both shrieking as the ground seemed to vanish beneath them. "Boris-sama!" Mariah squeaked as her hat flew off swallowed up by the darkness around them "isn't this going a bit far?" the man paid no heed to his henchmen as he smiled wickedly.
His nephew had to be punished someway. 'But...' Boris's face fell a bit as he tapped his chin watching the bird use it's ultimate attack 'I have next to nothing on control of this untamed animal' hiding away the concern he stepped back his feet making no contact with the ground, seemingly walking on mid air. Emily didn't move form her spot looking at the ground uncertainly her orange hair blowing to the side by an unseen force her form shivering at the cold dread like feeling.
On the other side Robert was confused by such an attack, he'd never heard nor read about it. The fact that it was so vague and blanketing made his head reel not catching sight of anything, not even his faithful guardians. Without his guardians though he was quite a sitting duck, having relying on summoning for a defense against a similar enemy in the arts of powerful magic. Making a small *hmph* noise Robert lowered his staff to the side running his thumb along it managing a small chuckle "can't fight your own battles uncle?" he asked dryly his sharp gaze penetrating through the shadows.
Receiving no response the young Summoner was forced to listen, shutting his eyes focusing his hearing on the sounds around him vibrating through his head. For a time, everything slowed down as he heard the beats and flaps of the wings above him and the whistling sound that followed. Snapping his eyes open he leaped to the side rolling a bit to dodge the black ball that exploded upon the spot he had recently stood making a small well sized crater in his absence. 'Good thing I listened to my elders' he thought as he jumped up doing a backwards flip to evade the next energy ball collapsing halfway through, the throbbing in his side becoming unbearable to manage.
Groaning with effort Robert remained in the spot hearing the next attack form hastily and taking in a shuddering breath he lifted his last defense. The staff. A staff that was handed down to him by one of his clan's successors that didn't go mad and resort to forbidden summoning like Boris had. A blast swooped down ready to incinerate the young teenager that stood his ground but merely hit an invisible shield reflecting back up at the attacker. An ear splitting screech was the only source of sureness that the reflected blast had redirected itself perfectly. Along with it the night like darkness dissolved revealing the dead area, devoid of any living thing.
Mariah gasped as the Black Dranzer was brought down, shot by it's own powerful attack that streaked through the left wing of the summon creating a small yet fair sized hole. A hole that was now oozing with black blood, dripping down the wings staining the perfect perfection that held it superior to all others. "Impressive" breathed Boris as Black Dranzer growled somewhat releasing an awful low note it's gaze burning into Roberts clothes the wing left unattended as its gripped the dirt with its talons, digging deep into the ground.
'Why...' Robert backed up a bit from the look he was getting, inhaling a bit as he tripped over a rather large dug up rock shaking slightly. He could somehow feel the rage, the hate and anger that burned off the forbidden creature, the aura that surrounded it was as clear as day, yet as black and red as hell beneath. 'Why...do I feel like death has just come?' a red wing shielded the teenager from harms gaze a threatening look crossing the original Dranzer's gentle face, the feathers bristling as the gaze turned murderous knowing that it's owner was being threatened. Fire engulfed the fire summon becoming a blur to those around as it sprung forward slashing the Black Dranzer across the face leaving a gapping wound. Griffolyon reared its head up as the first magic spell was thrown to Robert and blocked with its wing growling dangerously at the enemies that threw the spell, grinding his feet into the ground to express it's anger.
"Griffolyon" Robert breathed, as his guardian beast snarled not to nicely galloping forward creating huge imprints in the ground as it barreled forward in a huff, eager to spill the blood of those that had dared to injure his Summoner. Only to be struck through the center of where its heart laid by an ice spear, tearing through the flesh within seconds causing the beast to shatter into tiny shards of crystals.
Swallowing hard a similar noise of a shattering summoned creature erupted from above Robert, the crystal shards raining down upon him expressing the sorrow and sadness of not being able to help in a better way. "Dranzer...." His gaze snapped forward acutely aware a bit beast was coming at him with full force with nothing to keeping it away, the ground shaking as it came closer with an intense look of killer intent showing within the silver eyes. By now the young Summoner was at a loss. He couldn't defend himself his best bit beasts were destroyed, his magic was drained, and it was the most crucial moment of his life....
Or ending as he put it holding the staff tightly.
A dull pain ran from his shoulder down as the forbidden creature blurred itself, becoming like the wind ripping open his shoulder exposing the torn open flesh allowing the blood to flow freely from the deep gash along his arm, dripping to the ground below. Robert gripped his shoulder tightly letting out a choked cry as he kneeled down pressuring the wound to try and stop the bleeding as the bit beast whirled around looming over the human figure lying in a puddle of blood that cascaded down the Summoner robes.
'It can't get any worse then this...' the beak opened upon the single thought from the Summoner while Robert just shook his head 'death sucks'
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"Now Sanquinex?" Lupinex looked over scratching his furry ears as the Black Dranzer went in for a final attack opening its beak, the incoming death imminent while the crouched figure just, welcomed it almost. The vampire huddled for a moment keeping watch his gaze flicking to Boris angrily before switching to the bit beast, then to the beautiful figure that he started to stare at lost in a trance. For a moment all he did was stare his gaze held by the purple haired figure that he lusted after day in and day out.
The wolf next to him watched for a moment before sighing and smacking the vampire upside the head getting a quick snarl in response, teeth bared from his ruined dreamy fantasy of him and Robert in a bed with the covers strewn across, bodies pressed together in a cuddling embrace. The sheets soaked in rich blood, his desire satisfying and...
It ended right there and leaping at Lupinex he sniffed the air looking back.
Now was his time to strike.
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Robert sat there for a long period of time awaiting him doom, death, or at least, a long gratifying pain. But there was nothing. No beak tearing him open, no blood save for the wound already opened covering his entire arm in a thick coat of crimson fluid. Groggily he opened his eyes, the blood pouring out had begun to make him rather groggy and unfocused but he did manage a face, or was it a rescuer? 'Maybe someone form the village' he turned his eyes to the ground burning with hidden shame. How could he be so weak to lose to such a creature? His mind was able to register the arm that slipped around his waist holding him tightly, but with such a blurred vision everything looked like swirly colors, painted red and black.
The vampire gaped at the limp form in his arms and clutched him tightly his eyes turning a deep red hue at the figures around. In his mind he was working out a plan to get away with the Summoner but had he known the severity of the wound he might have not even attempted to think of spells as a resort. 'But it leaves me no choice' the two figures flickered in and out of existence melting into the surrounding area a moment before contact form the Dark Dranzer, both making it safely.
Yes, Sanquinex loved his Teleport spell the most for this kind of reason.
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"If he wakes up he'll beat you Sanquinex..."
Voices...
"Shush you'll wake him besides I'll take anything from my love...
'Love..?'
"yeah even pummels and whacks from a staff, ya real professional there"
A loud echoing thud resulted in the Summoner to crack his eyes open slowly grunting at the effort of moving his injured side, a light hiss escaping his lips as he remained in the awkward position gazing around the blurred sky, iie the blurred trees. Then the sky. "Hey he's waking up quick hand me a rag" Robert winces slightly as something cool and wet was suddenly placed upon his head the supportive object beneath him moving.
....moving...?
The Summoner rose ignoring the throbs of his shoulder that ached, begging him to sit back down as he spun around narrowing his eyes dangerously faltering slightly at whom it was. "S-Sa-Sanquinex?" when was the last time he has seen that undead face before? The pale yet neatly washed face gleamed the smile never wiping off his face as the eyes stared at him unblinking, a rag held in one hand the other....
His clothes. The top half at least. With a shocked face Robert looked down glad that he wasn't raped in his unconscious state but that didn't stop his face turning a light pink as a gust of wind swept by causing him to shiver a bit "you Kisama! Give me my clothes!" the tall male demanded suddenly in his anger thrusting an arm forward, a hand outstretched hoping for the belongings to once again be worn.
Although Sanquinex seemed to have a very different idea of how to play with Robert watching the other shiver, it was quite hard to not notice. Eyeing the bandages carefully he took notice that the major bleeding had stopped but the Summoner wasn't going to be doing much for a while. 'Not under my care' the vampire smiled cheerfully rising to his feet taking careful and steady steps over to the half naked being stopping in front of him.
"What-are-you-doing-here!" Robert hissed low leaning his head back away from the slightly taller figure emphasizing each phrase with no hidden hint of hatred as he recoiled at any movement Sanquinex did. Distaste was written over the Summoner's face while the other dark dressed figure watched with amusement evident on his pale face, chuckling as Robert scanned the forested area.
'I'm alone, with a vampire and the other gang of his' he thoughts took a nose dive while he fidgeted turning his head to the side hoping that he wasn't surrounded in any way "what's wrong Summoner? Am I not allowed to help?" Sanquinex feigned a hurt expression placing his hand on his own chest as if wounded receiving a heated glare from Robert. Finding no more fun in the situation Sanquinex stepped forward grabbing Roberts arm bringing him close with a toothy grin running a finger along the others jaw line being as deaf as possible from the low growl emitting from the Summoner.
After a few minutes the half bare figure slapped the vampire's hand away in annoyance grabbing his clothes back with a murderous look, quite unlike his normal almost care free attitude. It must have been something about Sanquinex that made the purple haired teens blood boil, causing a swift and dangerous retaliation. Just like in any other battle when he was forced to kill for whatever reason laid out before him. "Stop staring too...bloody pervert" grumbling Robert seized his chance putting his shirt back on hastily grinding his teeth together as a smooth pale hand slipped up his back.
"I-SAID- OFF!" a spark shot forward from his fingers shocking the taller figures hand as a warning while he turned around not about to let his guard down the next time, keeping a cool gaze on the vampire slipping the robe back on. Robert hated the vampire with a passion but being in that presence again, was traumatizing. 'Thank god I know blue magic too' a breathless tiring sigh escaped him as his legs crumpled beneath him sending the figure to the ground hunched over hissing a few foul words causing Sanquinex to smile a bit.
"I hate to say it but..." Sanquinex kneeled down with a knowing look as he wrapped one arm under the shoulder of the Summoner hauling the wounded male up, his fangs protruding from his mouth as the light smile started to spread to a full knowing grin "told ya so" he teased lightly. That grin however soon began to diminish replaced with concern as he felt the skin, even to his pale experienced hands it felt to warm to be normal. Perhaps his love was heating up? Yet there were no signs....maybe Robert was BLUSHING! No...maybe he was sick...
"Do you feel okay Robert-kun?" it wasn't really unnaturally to be ignored by the Summoner, frankly he was used to it since he had accidentally attacked the teenager at a very young age, and thus was never forgiven for it. But this was his health, his KOIS health, which was very important. At least to him it was. The head of the Summoner turned to the side with a stubborn look causing snickers to erupt from the shadows hidden by the tall trees around them.
"Oh yeah he'll cooperate because he's my love, right Sanquinex. Try harder next time.." the dry tone form the werewolf was evident in the vampires pointed ears, the hearing being above average. "I don't" a low growl escaped the fanged being as his eyes closed tightly "need to be told that by you" Lupinex shook his head at the response and lounged against one of the trees using it as a back scratcher watching the two love birds...okay so maybe one but still...
"Can we get going? We have to meet with that guy you know..." Cenotaph snapped his fingers several times at his lost look trying to remember the figure they were suppose to meet with. 'Now what was his name...' being at lost for words and thoughts the mummy merely stared into the distance watching the birds chirp away as always as they flew around tree to tree.
"Yeah I know come on Robert I'm not leaving you here" if possible Robert grew even more in distaste, his mind doing back flips, on any way to get away from the four but to no avail. Pulling away the Summoner straightened his clothes with a snobby air around him as he looked around for his staff, catching no glimpse of it on the ground. Saying nothing he merely found interest in glaring at the four figures that more or less were huddles around him. 'Honestly it's like they haven't seen a human before..'
"Fine I want my weapon back that is all"
"No way don't give it back to him Sanquinex he might turn on us!" Zomb suddenly piped up with a scowl set on his face wondering how the mighty leader of the DarkBladers would be so love sick about a simple human. Sure the teenager was powerful and of royal blood but he was also related to the one that had caused there change of forms from human to monster. Becoming silent once more he watched the leader of their gang hold out his hand, the staff almost appearing out of thin air.
Now Zomb knew why he had first thought Sanquinex was crazy.
"Here you go Robert-kun..." the staff was snatched away and instantly imbedded in the ground as the Summoner closed his eyes placing his hands on either side facing north. For a moment nothing happened until the weapon fell down to the ground with a soft pat. Placing his foot on the blunt end before Robert moved the staff around in a circle before stopping it, opening his eyes slowly "we go east then...." He muttered with a grim look.
"East but we need to go back and get that guy I mean, think of the money!"
"Not to mention the free food!"
"And the drinks! The glory!"
"Urusai!" the three squabbling beings grew silent as the leader of them stood up tall and proud wagging a finger in their direction as if scolding a child. "Now, now...we don't need to worry about that, we got the money and we can stop at the next town" it was blunt and fast, something that worried Robert to death.
Why him? Of all people...why...why...why....
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"JAZZ!"
The group exploded to see the man standing next to a tree having one arm held out to support himself looking slyly at the small group. 'Well I'll be...' Jazz chuckled and removed himself from the bark and suddenly grew deaf as a bunch of questions were thrown his way, and with demons hearing, it was greater than even that of dog. Bracing himself he cracked open one eye and waved his hands to get the bunch of brats to shut up but alas, it didn't quite work.
"Jazz what are you doing here? Did you know what we had to do to get this piece of paper?" Tala shouted angrily, his tail beating against his legs in fury. Joining him Johnny began to screech out his own problems about the whole mission a shaky fist threatening to hit the others face. Just to wipe off that smile. "We...risked our butts for a piece of PAPER!" the red head fumed "yes well, I did warn you...." Jazz began to defend himself seeing the angry bunch and the continuous flailing of the parchment.
"YOU DID NOT!"
Kai looked up at the sky with a scowl, it seemed the parchment wasn't exactly wasn't what he had thought it was. Perhaps Jazz had lied to them? It seemed rather possible "you lied to us...why?" Kevin spun around to face the ice mage with a shocked look. 'Lied to us?' the elf thought quietly perplexed by the sudden turns their adventure was taking. And to think not to long ago he had sat at home in a tree hoping for some excitement in the Sleeping Forest, and now he was with the most uncommon bunch of insane people to date.
"I didn't lie. I just" Jazz searched for the best word to describe it "I just bended the truth a bit...just a tad!" Bryan frowned and grabbed the parchment from the Hybrid dragon and stared at it for a long moment, blocking out the argument from both sides. 'Wait a second' the Necromancer paused as he read the first few lines and raised a confused eyebrow. Demon language was rare to see written, even to this day. This was ancient form of it. 'But the question is who would be able to read it' Bryan lowered the paper keeping a suspicious eye on the bandanna wearer.
Enrique blinked a few times finding the situation slightly amusing hearing them yell there heads off and allowed a small smile to graze his lips wondering what was to come next.
"Okay, okay I admit I lied completely and that the parchment wasn't even for what I said it was for you happy now?" the demon asked scratching his chin at the angry teens. Holding up a hand the piece of parchment flew from Bryans loose grip and into Jazz's. "Tala..." the older man handed the parchment back to the hybrid and dipped his head low as his position changed. One knee on the ground, and an arm across much like a person being knighted only this was different.
"I pledge my loyalty and services to you master"
Jaws dropped all around in disbelief, all except the necromancer hiding a smile 'a parchment containing ones life, how interesting I never thought I would one day see those old things' he brushed some of his hair back watching with a keen eye as Tala sputtered on the sentence that didn't seem to coming out properly.
'And yet it is also my fathers boss that could do that...what does this mean? Why are we being brought together like this?' Bryan thought awkwardly as Jazz raised his head a bit to acknowledge the red head before him, a gaping mouth moving without any words spilling. "I am loyal to you, you own my life...and I would be glad to help out a youngster like you" the cursed teen didn't move and could hardly breathe. Sure the parchment was not what they expected but to own someone else's life, and to be TOLD to retrieve it.
It was a bit much.
"Hey, hey, hey!" Enrique made a snobby expression at the demon.
"Whoever you are you can't just come and tell us that you're going to give your life to Tala!"
"Of course I can, I chose him to be my master" there was a pause as the calm man looked off to the side with narrowed eyes "better people I know I can trust then....someone else I cant" Jazz spoke wisely as he returned to his feet, a hand behind his head scratching the back of his neck.
"Names Jazz as you know, hope I'm not a burden"
This was as the group knew. Was to become very interesting in the future.
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A/N: OMG! I finally finished the chapter –breathes- so much STUPID work and yes spring break=time for writing ^^ mostly getbackers but this fic has yet to disappear I should update the rest but im going to try and finish chapter Ten quickly then take another break and get all my other fics to chapter 10 or at least 5 ...poor neglected un obsessioned animes.....yeah I know. Made up words...
Dusty likes to tell you people that she well...hasn't lost interest but just wants to scream at me to write more and we stay in contact daily an yar.....,im going to take over this fic completely although she may protest but im going to do a getbackers fic with her....someday.
Hope u like the next chapter too ^_^;