Chapter 5:Bloodlust
Japan Bay Hotel 2:46 PM
Today is everyone's rest day. Heiji's Gang rented a small place to relax for a bit. It was a quiet afternoon. Sun is shining bright. A warm Autumn breezes flows by. Heiji is sleeping on the couch with the tv on. Ryu is outside on the patio meditating and Rain...well...he hates sunlight...so locked himself in a room and closed all the windows while listening to some music. The Jade team(Princess Kanami's Team) is sleeping upstairs in a private suite. Like a Princess...she has to have it expensive and nice...talk about spoiled....
As they relax the TV announces a special report from the News Crew. Heiji wakes up and stares at the TV for a bit. Then he calls for the others.
"Hey Ryu! Hey Rain! Come quick! It's a special report of the King of Fighters Tournament! It's about the massacre that happened last night!" as Heiji calls them.
Ryu and Rain come to the living room quickly to see what's going on. They sit on the couch with Heiji and watch closely of the news report. "Today 12 fatalities have occurred last night around 11:17 PM. The killer is unknown. Families have come to grieve over their lost ones." Says the reporter. "I have lost my husband in this tournament...I blame this stupid tournament for the death of my husband! I hope whoever killed him gets horribly killed!" says the now widowed wife. "The committee says they do not take responsibility of the deaths that have occurred. They say that the fighters signed a document which holds no responsibilty of death or injury. Police are baffled of how they were murdered."
Heij turns off the tv and stands up in anger shaking his fist. "I can't believe this! Whoever that moron is shall pay! I will help out all those poor families and avenge my cousin's death!"
"I feel your pain Heiji...I hope we do find this killer...I know he is responsible for my dear Nakasue's death! We shall avenge our loved ones and for those families who has lost loved one too." Ryu says
"Hmm...I swear that fighter resembled it be...that dude...Keisuke? The dying fighter did say it started with a K right?" Rain says
"Yea...He is...scary....I wonder...it could be him..most likely but I don't know...I don't want to punish the innocent...even tho his moves are deadly and swift..." Heji speaks. "That would be a mistake I could never forgive myself yanno?"
"He is right...if it is Keisuke we can punish him and put an end to it...but I also couldn't live with another regret. Killing an Innocent...we need more evidence before we do anything Just." Ryu confirms.
"We should go talk to Princess Kanami and others...I wonder if she knows anything or the others." Heiji says.
"Well you two can go...I don't want to do anything with that...GIRL..." Rain mumbles.
"Why? C'mon Rain we gotta go speak with them. Why do you two despise each other so much?" Heiji asks.
"She and I have this quarrel...She always tries to best me...She really pissed me off...Now she find a way to copy moves..thats bullshit!...I will show her that I am the better one! I pissed her off so badly she almost killed me...Ugh...I will never forgive her for that! Stupid fucken ninja!" Rain rants.
"Oh I see...well ok...Well Ryu and I will come back for you. C'mon Ryu lets head to the Princess's suite at the 60th floor.God...I wish we got a room like that.." Heiji says.
"Just hurry up Heiji..." Ryu grunts.
Heiji and Ryu head to the elevator and head up to the 60th floor to the Princess's room. The hallways were really elegant unlike the regular rooms. It has chandaliers across the ceiling. The carpeting is also very nice. They get to the suite of the princess's room. Typical Heiji...Instead of knocking first he burst right in on them while Kanami and Naomi are changing.
"Hey Princess did you hear the...!" Heiji yells
"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKK!!!!!" They both scream.
Ryu stands on the side of the door while Heiji gets pummeled by items like vases and such. "GET OUT YOU PERV!" They scream. "GAHHHHH!!! I AM SORRY!!! SORRY!!!" Heiji screams. They slam the door and Heiji is lying on the ground with a dizzy look on his face.
"Shoulda knocked first Heiji..." Ryu laughs.
"Whats all the commotion about?" Toshiro says as he comes back from and errand.
"Heiji walked in on your Highness...so he got pummeled with items." Ryu says.
"Ha! Shows what you get for being an idiot." Toshiro says.
"Ahhhh shaddup..." Heiji grumbles. "Anyways did you hear the news? We were wondering if you guys know anything about this fighter named Keisuke."
"Hmm...sounds...familiar...well we'll ask the Princess." Toshiro says as he knocks on the door. "It's me Princess Kanami.Toshiro. May I come in?"
"You may enter." She replies.
"Thank you your majesty." As Toshiro enters.
"TOSHIRO!!" Naomi runs and hugs him. "Did ya bring the food? Did ya did ya?! I am sooo hungry!"
"Haha...yes I did here you go." Toshiro says while giving her the bag of food.
"Yay!!" She screams while grabbing a sandwich and gobbles it down.
Toshiro, Ryu and Heiji look at her in shock. "What? Ever seen a lady eat before?" She says while finishing the rest of the sandwhich. "Um...no comment..." They all say.
"Your highness...These two have some questions if you don't mind." Toshiro says.
"Sure...send them in." She says.
Toshiro waves his hand as a sign meaning come in. The princess is by the window in a beautiful Autumn Kimono. The two bow and start to speak. "We were wondering if you know any clues about the killer or anything like that." Heiji says.
"Ahem...I might know of some stuff.." She says while blushing because of what happened earlier. "What would you like to know?"
"Er...sorry about earlier...anyways...Do you what your Father's killer looked like?" Heiji blushes and says.
"No...all I know is...his skill in martial arts is very deadly...even more advanced than mines..." Princess Kanami says. "His eyes...I saw his eyes...there were..so cold..so demon like...It still gives me the shivers...It's just not human at all...I don't know what he was..."
"I see.." Says
Ryu. "Does your teamates also have the same killer as
well?"
"No...Naomi's family was killed by a bunch of
criminals..she basically has no family left...she killed the
leader....so now she is a bounty-hunter...she is only in it for the
money...Toshiro...his mom was killed by an assasin...took something
from his mother's safe...a valuable heirloom...his father
disappeared...so now he is out to find the assasin and the crime
lord. Me...Well you know....someone killed my Father also...some
how...I feel like this killer is connected with the Tournament."
Princess Kanami explains.
"Same with us...Someon killed my cousin Kyo Kusanagi...I don't know who it was...but I also feel like he is connected in this tournament as well." Heiji says while looking down and shaking his fist angerily.
"Someone took my Dear Nakasue's life...I will avenge her...and I am seeking someone...I hope to find her soon...Aoko Chitose...she is a master student of mine...I know she is in danger...I fear she is somewhere in this tournament." Ryu says calmly.
"Aoko?...I think we ran into her once..." Toshiro says. "Sorry for eavesdropping but couldn't help."
"What!? Tell me! When did you see her?! How!? TELL ME!? I MUST FIND HER!" as Ryu says while he grips Toshiro's shoulder
"Calm down...We ran into her the day before we met you...Beautiful looking girl. She was in a rush. She said if we ever ran into Ryuusuke Zabieru...tell him "I am fine Master Ryuusuke..Don't worry about me. I am just gathering info right now. Something about this Tournament is all wrong. So I am investigating about all these murders and this tournament itself. I will find you shortly Master. Take care." Then she just disappeared...her skills are...unimaginable...you taught her well Master Ryuusuke." Toshiro tells Ryu while taking his hands off his shoulder.
"Just like Aoko...she has a good head on her shoulders...but with this so called killer loose...I fear she is in danger..." as Ryu says while trying to calm down.
"Don't worry Ryu. She will be fine. You did teach her right? Then there is nothing to worry about....and besides...she is only investigating. She isn't in the tournament so that's good! Right?" Heiji says while leaning against the doorway.
"Yea..your right Heiji...thanks Toshiro...I feel a little better now. I did take her under my wing. She knows well not to get too much in trouble. Her skills are almost matched as mine." Ryu says while taking a deep breath. "Well...thanks Princess Kanami and Toshiro. We shall see you later."
"Goodbye Mr. Ryuusuke and Mr. Heiji." She tells them while blushing at Heiji.
"See ya!" Heiji says while waving a bit.
"Yes...See you two later." Toshiro says.
The two start heading out and again see Naomi still stuffing her face full of food. She waved bye and they did the same. They head down to the elevator and back to their room. It's already late afternoon.
"So? What did they say?" Rain said.
"Well nothing really...they don't know anything about it either..." Heiji says.
"Shit...oh wells.." Rain shrugs. "Well...I am hungry...let's go eat..and this time...ON A BUDGET HEIJI!!!"
"YES! Been starving all day!" Heiji glees
"Sure I could go for a snack also...Don't worry Rain I got my own money so I'll pay for my own meal." Ryu says as he is holding is wallet.
"Ok..lets go." Rain gets up and walks out the door.
Japan Bay Cafe 7:43 PM
The three head out to a nearby resturaunt. As they start to eat. They notice it was Keisuke and his team. They were sitting couple of tables down. Keisuke didn't notice them.
"Hey...thats Keisuke!" Heiji says softly to the others. "Should we keep an eye on them?"
"Yea...I wonder what that guy is up to." Ryu says.
"Probably up to no good like always..." Rain says while starting to eat his dinner.
The team watches closely of Keisuke's team while eating their dinner. They can't hear them of the commotion of the other diners. So all they can do is sit and wait till he makes a move.
"Isn't it a nice night Keisuke? The nice cold breeze. The city lights. Ain't it just so romantic?" Sumire says while drinking her tea.
"Yea...Whatever..." Keisuke grunts.
"Oh c'mon Keisuke...lighten up for once..I know your the most powerful guy...but show a little sensitivity once in awile." Sumire says looking at Keisuke.
"Yea Keisuke!" As Miori says while gobbling down food in her cat demon form. "Gotta cheer up once in awile!"
A waiter comes by. "Excuse me sir...no pets allowed at the resturaunt." He says. "She isn't my pet...she is my teammate..." Keisuke says. "Pet!? Whaddya mean no pets allowed! GRRRR!" Miori growls while showing her fangs and claws. "Oh...U-um...my bad..hehe..." Waiter says in fear while walking off at a fast pace.
"Miori! Turn back to normal now!" Keisuke orders her.
"Eeep!...Sorry sorry!" as she says while turning back into human form. "Ahehehe..." A worried look on her face.
"Geez Keisuke...don't be too harsh on her...she is only 17 anyways." says Sumire.
".........." Keisuke sits there in silence. "Sorry...That guy over there is pissing me off...All this time we were here...He has been staring at me...What the fuck does he want anyways? If he has a problem come say it to my face!" Keisuke growls.
He points towards Heiji them but it wasn't directed towards them. It was the guy in back of them. He had a black cape and pale skin. Heiji's team slumps down thinking they were noticed. "Oh shit...think he saw us!" Heiji panicks. Suddenly the man behind them stands up and walks to Keisuke's table. He greets them in a fashionable manner.
"My name is Elazul Manuel The Third. I have a proposal for you...Mr. Keisuke Yagami." Elazul says.
"How the hell do you know my name?" Keisuke grunts. "Pretty boys like you should get the hell out of my face before I mangle that face of yours."
"Hehe...My my...what a tongue you have Keisuke...I am no ordinary person...I am as you call...a Vampire. We know everything." Elazul says while grinning.
"Eh...Keisuke" Miori grabs his arm in fear. "I don't like him....he is scary..."
"Yea.." as Sumire edges over near Keisuke. "I don't like the looks of this Keisuke."
"You have nothing to fear my delicate morsels..I only have come for Keisuke...My proposal is you become my servant. I need a good bodyguard every 500 years." Elazul says.
"SERVANT!? WHO DO YOU THINK YOUR DEALING WITH YOU SON OF A BITCH! I AM UNDER NO ONE! I AM KEISUKE YAGAMI OF THE YAGAMI CLAN!" Keisuke screams at him causing a commotion.
"Heh...I knew you would not take my offer...should be glad...oh wells...if you want to do it the hard way..." Elazul says.
Keisuke stands right up really pissed. Sumire and Miori try to hold him back. Elazul laughs and dissappears. "What the hell!?" Keisuke yells as he runs out into the street. "Show your face you coward! I will be no servant under anyone! I will bash your face in!"
Elazul appears by Sumire and Miori. Sumire jumps back in fear and Miori just stands there frightened. Elazul uses his hypnotic powers on her and she is entranced. She is under his control. As he is about to bite her Sumire yells for Keisuke. "Keisuke! Miori is in trouble!"
"Dammit!" as he yells and runs towards Elazul and punches him in the face. He flies back a bit but regains his balance. "Are you ok?" Keisuke asks Miori. "Huh?...Oh..I...I am fine." Miori says. "Get outta of the way dammit!" Keisuke yells at her and gives her to Sumire."Watch her while I deal with this windbag."
"Hehehehe...your the first person to ever lay a hand on me....for that...you will die!" Elazul says as he becomes enraged.
The two start battling right there at the resturaunt. Elazul dodges all his moves. He smacks Keisuke around like he was nothing. "C'mon! I thought you were bash my face in!" Elazul yells and grins showing his fangs.
"Shit...he is too fast..." Keisuke pants. Keisuke charges at him again still missing."I am gonna finish you off now! And next I will get to your friends as well!" Elazul says while throwing fireballs at him. Keisuke takes most of hit without being affected. Elazul rushes and smashes his stomach in and Keisuke flies towards a small building next door. He goes right thru it and the place starts to crumble ontop of him. "Hahah...and I was gonna make you my servant...your hardly even worth my time!" Elazul gloats.
He starts gliding to Miori and Sumire. They are scared badly. Heiji and the others are wondering what the hell is going on. So they try to rush to help. "Stop it! You will not touch these women!" Ryu stands in front of Elazul. "We won't let you get near them!" Heiji and Rain say.
"Fools! Do you want me to destroy you like I did to that pathetic creature!?" Elazul starts to glow. "You will die too!"
Before Elazul could do anything. A dark purple flames starts to come out of the rubble. Then a explosion happens flying all the rubble away. Keisuke arises from the remaining rubble. He has changed into his orochi state. His power has increased dramatically. His eyes glow yellow with purplish flame coming out from them. From his mouth blood comes out. "KYEAAAAAHHHH!!!" Keisuke screams.
"I see your still alive. Good...now I can show these simpletons my true power! You will be my test subject for the spectators before they die!" Elazul says without fear.
Elazul charges at him with amazing speed, but Keisuke could follow him. It was like watching lighting striking one another. Everytime they smack fist its like hearing thunder. You could feel intensity of the battle as it really heats up.
"What the hell? How did he get so powerful all of a sudden!?" Elazul says to himself.
Elazul made one bad mistake. He left himself open for Keisuke to attack. Keisuke rams his fist thru Elazul's stomach. He spits out blood. Keisuke grabs his spine and says to Elazul. "I....WiLl...TeAr...YoU....APaRt!!" Elazul is also mastered shape shifting while holding Keisuke's arm. He transforms into Keisuke but still couldn't get out of Keisuke's powerful grip. Keisuke tears out his spine and black blood splatters everywhere. Everyone watches in horror. Elazul still stands but in a slump and bleeding.
"What the...he changed into Keisuke...how the hell?" Heiji's team thinks to themselves.
Elazul turns into his vampiric form. "This...can't...BE! Do you think...this will kill me! I am immortal!" Elazul screams in pain. Keisuke charges up quickly and does his most deadliest move. "Deadly Storm." Keisuke starts doing a series of kicks and slices him with his hand with 7 hits. As Elazul staggers backwards, Keisuke raises his hand and a quick energy arises into his arm. From his wrist a starlike energy ring comes out freezing Elazul in his place. Then a Shadow Image comes out from Keisuke and starts doing a second series of attacks at Elazul. Slicing and Dicing him apart while more blood splatters everywhere. With one final blow the Image and Keisuke come together with a purple energy in the hands. He shoves it into Elazul's chest and a big purple bluish explosion occurs. Destroying Elazul. You can hear his screams of pain while he disintegrates into dust.
Heiji's team and Keisuke's teammates stood in shock of what just happened. Keisuke's teammates never seen a move like that before. Keisuke glares at all of them. They he starts shrieking "GYAAAAAAAAAHH!!!!" and starts to charge them.
