LOVE HINA: REINCARNATED SOUL
Love Hina is the property of Ken Akamatsu, Castlevania is the property of Konami, except for Gabriel Belmont he is mine.
AUTHOR'S NOTES: Hello there welcome back for another chapter of Love Hina: Reincarnated Soul. I don't have much to say to you this time except thank you for not asking me to stop my story I apprediate it. So now on with chapter ten.
CHAPTER TEN: PRECIOUSNESS OF HUMANITY
"Alright Kanako now that you have made your choice take me to the vampire and I will deliver him to his final death!" says Gabriel. "Yes of course, but when we get to him what do you want me to do? I mean I have never been afraid of anyone like I am of him, except for you of course." Kanako says "I want you to stay out of the way he would try to use you as a distraction. I mean nothing personally by it, but vampires are like that they see others as either food, rivals, or tools to be used." Gabriel says. "I see. It will take a while for us to reach him. I was wondering tell me about yourself, please?" she asks "Sure." he says.
"So, what do you want to know?" Gabriel asks "Well for starters why are you a vampire hunter?" Kanako asks. "Why am I a vampire hunter? Well it's kind of my families profession." he says "Your families profession?" Kanako asks with a cocked eyebrow. "Yes ever since 1094 my family has hunted the night. My families history is a long one so I won't tell you now but another time though." he says "Fair enough."Now why do I feel such fear from you and that whip you carry?" she asks.
"Well as for why the sight of me scares you I am not sure why but my family instills great fear into vampires and other creatures of the night. As for the whip or should I refer to it by it's proper name, Vampir Killer? When it was created or rather when it gained it's full power it became the bane of the creatures of the night. It is especially strong against vampires and other undead creatures. This power it posseses is because the soul of one who was tainted by a vampire was used to give it it's power." he says.
"Now I've told you a little about myself. Now I would like for you to tell me about the vampire that tainted you." Gabriel says "Well it all started when granny Hina and I were visiting Greece. I was still having a difficult time accepting that Keitaro and Naru were together. I wanted to be with him so much it hurt. Then one night I was taking a walk to clear my mind and I met a man who said he could give me my greatest desire. I didn't really believe him at first but he showed me that he could make people fall in love with each other. After that I asked him to get Keitaro to fall in love with me." she says.
"He agreed to but only if I let him change me and if I got him the Hina Blade. I agreed to the terms and then he brought me back to Japan." Kanako says "I have heard of vampires claiming to be able to grant one fondest desire as a way to taint them or to have them obtain something the vampire sees as valuable." Gabriel says. "Tell me why does he want the Hina Blade? I never thought as to why until now." Kanako says "Most likely he wants to awaken the demon in the sword and use it's power for his own dark desires. That must not happen!" Gabriel says in a concerned voice.
Meanwhile at the Hinata all appears to be well, save for a shadowy figure lurking about the premecise. "Hehehe. This is to easy the master said I should be warry of the Shinmeiryuu practitioner but she isn't even here. This will be a cake walk." he says as he enters the Hinata by walking straight through a wall. The entity exits a wall in the kitchen then rises into the air going through the ceiling and ending up on the third floor. He moves down the hall making no sound and turns and enters Motoko's room.
"Well this looks like the room were that samurai girl stays, and there is the prize. Come to papa Hina Blade, my master would just love to free all that evil power sealed in you." he says before leaving the room and soon the premisice with no one being the wiser. "I am so going to get a bonus for this job, I know it." he says to himself with an evil laugh.
The creature that had stolen the Hina Blade soon arrives at a large mansion inside a forest area, he walks up the steps to the front door and enters. Standing at the end of a long hall is a tall man with long white hair, he is handsome with a muscular build and an impossing air about him. "So did you get it Darkstar?" he asks in a calm yet very demanding tone, the creature now identified as Darkstar walks up to the man and kneels before him and presents the Hina Blade to him.
"Yes master Erebus. The Hina Blade is now yours, but I have a question. If I may ask? Oh Lord of Darkness." Darkstar says. "Go ahead and ask then if you wish." Erebus says "Well my lord weren't you going to have that girl you tainted get you the sword?" he asks. "I was but things have changed. She has rejected the gift I gave her and wants to be human again." Erebus says in a cold tone. "What a stupid girl she is to reject your gift master." replies Darkstar.
"That isn't even the half of it Darkstar. I had planned on making her and those other girls at that dorm she told me about my harem but she not only chose to rejct my gift but she even has a vampire hunter after me now." Erebus says in an upset tone. "You serious boss, wouldn't a hunter kill her to just for being tainted?" Darkstar asks "Normally yes. However the vampire hunter with her is a Belmont. So soon I shall see how strong that familiy really is and then I will kill him and feed on his blood before the night is through. I will do what even Dracula could not!" Erebus says with an almost excited tone.
"A Belmont! That is pretty serious master shouldn't we like prepare for him when he gets here?" asks Darkstar "There is nothing to worry about Darkstar with my power being increased by the Hina Blade I will crush the Belmont easily. The I will make that insolent wench Kanako pay for betraying me!" says Erebus. Erebus draws the Hina Blade from its sheath. He looks at the Hina Blade and seems to concentrate as a dark aura apears around him."Now that I have awoken the demon in this sword I will be the strongest vampire in the world. Hahahahahahaha!" Erebus says as he raises the blade above his head.
After a time Kanako and Gabriel reach a forest area. "Within the forest is the mansion where Erebus stays. I want to thank you for doing this for me...I only wish there was something I could do to repay you though." Kanako says "There is no need to thank me I am only doing what I was trained to do. You regaining your humanity is enough for me." Gabriel says as they enter the forest. "We'll be there soon." Kanako says, but then notices that the sun is starting to set. "It will be night soon and he will be much stronger then, but that doesn't change the fact that he will still be destroyed!" Gabriel thinks to himself.
"I hope that Gabriel will be able to win. Though somehow I feel as though he can't lose this fight." Kanako thinks to herself as they approach the mansion."Are you ready Kanako?" Gabriel asks "Yes, but I am scared." she replies "Don't be afraid I'm here with you and I won't let him hurt you." Gabriel says to her in a calming tone. "Thank you Gabriel." she says before they enter the mansion.
Inside the mansion it is completely dark with no light save the moonlight coming in through the window. Then all of a sudden the room they are in is filled with light and Gabriel and Kanako see a pair of figures standing at the end of the hall. One is a jet black creature with a humanoid appearance save for the glowing yellow eyes and bat wings coming from his back and the horns on his head, it has a smirk on it's face. The other is someone that Kanako knows all to well. "Gabriel that's him, Erebus." she says.
"Welcome. I am so glad that you have decided to vist me on this most special of nights." Erebus says "What is so special about tonight then, vampire!?" Gabriel asks."Well know tonight is special because I will become the new lord of the vampires, Belmont!" Erebus says. "You lord of the vampires? That's pretty funny, you're nowhere near Dracula's level." Gabriel says "We shall see. My power has surpassed his though thanks to this." Erebus says as he shows them the Hina Blade.
Gabriel and Kanako are shocked to see that he has the Hina Blade in his possesion. "Yes I now have the Hina Blade, thanks to my loyal servant Darkstar here. He snuck into that dorm and stole it with no one being the wiser." Erebus says "Yeah that was so easy. You humans should really keep closer guard on such potent magic items." Darkstar says with a laugh."Even if you have the Hina Blade I am still going to kill you vampire!" Gabriel says.
"My but you seem quite eager to die young Belmont." Erebus says "Oh hey boss, let me have a crack at him before you fight him? I have been so bored and I need a little excitement." says Darkstar "Very well, but do not fail me." Erebus says. "No problem boss!" Darkstar says in a confident tone "So you think a shadow demon can beat me do you?" Gabriel says. "I don't think human I know I can beat you even if you are a Belmont. Get ready!" Darkstar says as he flies towards Gabriel in an attack.
Gabriel easily dodges the attack though and initiates one of his own as he uses his Fast Rising followed by an Energy Blast with the Whip of Flames "Burn!" Gabriel says as he finishes the attack. Darkstar crashes into a wall puting cracks in it but stands up and smiles "You hurt me kid so now I'm gonna hurt you. Blades of Darkness!" yells Darkstar as blades as black as the night burst from the groung towards Gabriel at high speed. Gabriel dodges and counters with an attack of his own.
"Judgement!" Gabriel yells as great blasts of energy rain down upon Darkstar "Aahhh what is this?!" Darkstar says but before he knew it Gabriel is near him "Energy Geyser!" Gabriel yells as he slams his fist into the ground and causes bursts of holy energy to rise in a straight line infront of him taking Darkstar with it. When it stops Darkstar just lays there "No way I...I was beaten by a human. This sucks." he says as his body disolves in to nothingness.
"Well now I'm impressed. You defeated Darkstar without to much problem, you are indeed a worthy foe. I will enjoy slaughtering you." Erebus says to Gabriel as he slowly walks toward him. "You talk like you're going to win Erebus. I will send you screaming to the pits of Hell monster!" Gabriel says as Erebus stares at him with a smirk on his face."You are a brave young man but you are a fool to challenge me. Before I kill you, what is your name?" Erebus says.
"My name is Gabriel Belmont! And I will make you regret underestimating the Belmont clan!" Gabriel replies as he rushes Erebus for an attack but Erebus manages to dodge the attack."It would seem you're better than that shadow demon. You may prove to be a challenge Erebus." Gabriel says as he follows up with his Extinsion attack, this connects with Erebus who flenches from the pain of the Vampire Killer.
"It would seem that whip of yours is truly a threat to my kind. However it won't save you from this!" Erebus says as he swings the Hina Blade at Gabriel an unleashes a wave of dark energy. As the wave heads towards Gabriel he blocks and absorbs the energy with his gauntlet "Care to try again Erebus?" Gabriel says in a mocking tone.
"You absorbed the energy of the Hina Blade. Most impressive, but I have only just begun." says Erebus as he causes geysers of energy to burst forth from the ground following Gabriel as he dodges them.
"Not to bad but I've seen that move before. Energy Wave!" Gabriel yells as he throws a wave of energy into the ground that homes in on Erebus damaging him for several seconds."Aaahhh! Holy power! You insolent little brat you will pay for this!" Erebus says with rage in his voice but he failed to notice Gabriel right behind him "You're finished monster!" Gabriel says as he executes the Vertical High atacck followed by the Rising Shot and ending in an Energy Blast. "No I can not lose not when I am so close!" says Erebusas he holds his stomach in pain.
"You tainted an innocent with false words, you awakened a demonic sword so you could be the strongest vampire in the world. Yet here you are defeated and about to meet your final death."Gabriel says with pity in his voice. "Finish me of Belmont! I could not even defeat a mere boy. I could not continue my unlife even if you didn't kill me." Erebus says in a depressed tone. "So be it." Gabriel says in a emotionless tone as he brings the Vampire Killer down for a final strike killing Erebus.
Kanako watches as the vampire who tainted her becomes mere dust on the wind, she then walks towards Gabriel and stares at him "Thank you. You said you would destroy him and return my humanity. I can already feel myself becoming normal again." she says "Don't worry about it. I was only doing what I have sworn to do. Now let's get the Hina Blade and go home. Without Erebus's power to lower the seal on it the demon shouldn't be a threat." he says as he picks up the Hina blade and puts it back in its sheath.
As the two walk home Gabriel asks Kanako a question."Kanako what will you tell the others? Especially Keitaro they have a right to know." he says "You're right I should tell them but I'm not sure what. They will all probably hate me, even Keitaro." she says. "I think you should tell them the truth, they will forgive you especially Keitaro. I know they will." he says to her as he puts a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Thank you Gabriel I will take your advice." she says as she kisses him on the cheek causing Gabriel to blush a deep red. This only makes Kanako laugh and he soon joins her.
It is quite late when Gabriel and Kanako return to the Hinata and the others are all waiting to meet them. The first two to speak are Keitaro and Shinobu "Where have you two been all day?" the ask in unison "Well that is kind of a long story. Is it ok if we can sit down and get a drink first?" Gabriel says. "Yeah sure that's not a problem. Shinobu could you get them some water?" Keitaro says "Yes of course sempai." Shinobu says as she heads to the kitchen. When she returns she hands a glass to Gabriel and Kanako.
"Now you two where have you been?" Keitaro asks "And why do you have the Hina Blade? I found it missing earlier. You didn't take it did you?" Motoko asks. Gabriel and Kanako then tell the others of the entire ordeal with both Kanako and Erebus. When they are done explaining the others forgive Kanako for what she did. Keitaro also thanks Gabriel for saving Kanako and recovering the Hina Blade but Gabriel says that no thanks are nessisary. Soon everyone decides to go to bed and call it a night.
Before Gabriel is about to get in his futon there is a knock at the door. "Come in." he says. Shinobu comes inside his room and closes the door. "Hello Shinobu, what can I do for you?" he asks as she sits next to him and lays her head on his shoulder. "Today when you and Kanako were gone I was very worried about you. I thought for a moment you might like Kanako and not me." she says "You know that you're the only girl for me Shinobu. Kanako is pretty and all but I think of her as a good friend or a sister and nothing more." he says.
"I know, it was silly of me to think that. I was wondering though if I could sleep in your room tonight?" she asks "You want to sleep in here with me? What if the others find out they might kill me!" he says. "Don't worry about it they know you won't try to do anything to me. Besides I'll sneak out when I get up early to make breakfest,ok." she says with a knowing smile on her face "Alright then but I insist you take my futon though." he says. "No we will share your futon!" she says in a demanding tone that meant you'll be sorry if you say no. So all Gabriel could do was agree to her wishes. "Now I know why my dad never says no to mom. Still though this is really nice." Gabriel thinks to himself as Shinobu snuggles next to him and the two soon fall asleep but not before giving each other a good night kiss.
END CHAPTER 10
AUTHOR'S NOTES: Well that ends chapter ten next chapter will finally see the appearance of Castlevania itself as well an appearance by Tsuruko. So I'll see you next time. Please Read and Review.