Oh my God! I've been bad ;… Been a while, ein? Hum… well, how's a nice, big chappie to compensate for the delay in publishing?
But first - Who loves vampires? Who loves vampire ass kicking? Who loves anime? If you all said "I", then you must watch "Hellsing". I swear, that anime kicks ass big time!
Oh, and for her relentless ass-kicking on lazy little old me, I dedicate this chapter to tensi no tsuki (go Sorita!).
Well, on with the story, if anyone remembers, after Mao (Mariah) left him at the hill, Kai went off to find the master Bac'shama - let's met Kai who is still fighting with him, shall we?
Disclaimer: UV bullets belong to the movie "Underworld".
Part III
Silent tears drooped from the sky as it started raining over the two men. Still forms, they eyed each other, none daring to make the first move. Closing his eyes, he remembered…. the Past was still very close to the slayer Kai Hiwatari. He had tried his best to forget his dead brother, leave him behind and go on with his life, but his effort was put to waste when the master started taunting him about how he had 'killed' his brother… almost believing him, he forgot what his mission was. He wanted the vampire dead! It wasn't a matter of protecting the society from this menace; this was his own personal vendetta - to kill the man who killed his brother and forced him into this strange way of living.
Yuri, my friend, my trainer, this is what it comes to… this is what you trained me for… I'll show you it wasn't in vain….
Kai's eyes snapped open; without further warnings he took the lead and made the first move - he wanted to rip the immortal's head… badly…
at the other end of the town
"What the?"
"But that's impossible!"
Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiip!
"…send all operatives!"
Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiip!
"…should I KNOW!"
All the voices mixed themselves in the night's cold air; people running around, screaming to phones and walkie-talkies, painted faces from running and from fear… It happened too fast to give them a chance to reply. Phones started ringing and the operators had their hands full.
"AHH! This is hell!" - one of them scram.
Oh, she was so right about that…
back at the Hills
The sound of the blades clashing was the only thing that disturbed that sinister quietness. In fact, the sounds of the blades were the only ones at all. Kai noticed it had been a while since he last heard screams, night crawlers or any other creatures, be it four legged, eight legged or even two legged… where were all the people he heard when he entered the Hills, and where were the backups he called!
He was cut of from his day dreaming when a fist came blowing his way, promptly followed by the white blades hiss. Swinging to the left, he avoided the sword blade but couldn't stop the blow that hit him in his jar sending him flying backwards and landing on the mud. Not even giving him the chance to get up, Bac'shama moved towards him and lifted his sword and immediately brought it back, intent on slicing the slayer in two: that game was no longer funny - he had an useless harm, many deep, hard healing cuts and his lovely clothing was completely shredded. Kai didn't look better himself: he had several bruises, cuts and two broken ribs, plus one sore behind from falling on the ground so often.
Despite his injuries, he wasn't too keen on losing his head so he struck Bac'shama with his legs and propelled him backwards. Stepping up at once, he made a run for the vampire and kicked the sword away from his hand. Trying to get up, Bac'shama saw a blade come his away, slowly getting up, he allowed it to put some uncomfortable pressure against his bare throat. Smirking, Kai looked down aton him. The vampire was no longer boasting and his cracked smile was gone - now all he could see was one pale dude sweating like hell… Perfect.
"Looks like you're in a dead end." He spoke, voice dripping with sarcasm.
"Oh my, you think so? Well, seems I have underestimated you… you live up to you name Death Shadow… But does this make you feel any better? Here I am, the man that destroyed your dear brother… but also the man that made you who you are today!"
"WHAT!"
"Don't look so shocked, it is but the truth… was it not I the one that made you this strong? Was it not the hate you carry towards me that got you to become a slayer? Was it not me, the one who made you what you are now! Can you kill me, knowing that it will also kill you and the reason you live for!"
Kai stepped back confused. Of all things, he didn't expect the master to make a psychological attack on him. It was the truth; he was who he was because of that creature. Hate shaped him to become stronger and stronger, and his mind spoke only of revenge! In his mind, day and night, all he wanted was to kill the man that had caused so much misery to him without even trying so. But there was another thing he also knew…
"You're right, you did make me! You turned me into this! But there is one thing I know for sure: I will kill you and I will live! Because it isn't just your head I want: I want to eradicate your kind from the surface of the planet - forever!"
Has he spoke those words an aura of some kind seemed to pour from every inch of Kai's skin; slowly he advanced towards the other man. But he wasn't easily impressed.
Humm. Very well young slayer, do as you wish… but I am Bac'shama, I am eternal and I am unbeatable! I will not die at the hands of a foolish child!
"Let's get this going, Shisou!"
With renewed anger, the master showed no mercy and with his magnificent speed blew several precise hits at Kai's ribs and legs before stepping back. The boy was getting tired; he felt the blows and fell on the ground, his legs not holding the pain nor his weight on them.
"Well, well, look who's on the ground now" the older man smirked. Kai's face beamed in anger, sweat making his forehead shine in the moonlight. "Oh my, where have I seen such an expression before? Oh yes, Spirka, he had that exact same face when I told him he couldn't embrace you…"
He was hitting his weak point. Kai's strength was slowly returning to him and his blade rested near enough. At his current state he couldn't risk getting more hits from the master, he was to strong and could easily crush his internal organs.
Damn! I better cut this right, I'm getting tired of this shit and this wind bag is really starting to get on my nerves!
"Ok, fuck it, here I come!" he scram up to the raining sky as if calling a deity. Bac'shama just stared in awe has he felt like he had been pulled into a movie - that's so cliché….
Nope, he didn't expect Kai to do that…
Kai jumped high and lifted his blade, Bac'shama raised his hand to grab the blade, but when it seemed Kai was going to land on top of him he landed in front a few seconds to early and directed a clean blow at his belly. Bac'shama screamed in pain has he felt his own guts splash out of the fresh cut and puddle in front of him. Blood was seeping from the boy's blade and that infuriated him! He was loosing control, the beast inside him wanted to rip the boy's body to shreds.
Nope, he definitely didn't expect the outcome of that blow….
Bang! The master's hand hit the ground where Kai stood a few seconds before, his pupils red with anger and his fangs bared as the slayer kept hitting him.
With his claws he scoped the air for Kai's flesh but in his current position it was too easy for Kai to guess his moves. It was getting more and more amusing seeing the almighty master brandishing his arms and growling like a wounded animal but Kai didn't want to take any chances - it was time to finish it all.
Taking a deep breath Kai turned to face the man on the ground. Lifting the katana and pushing it back, he eyed the man for the last time before slashing his head.
Or so he thought…
It only took him the split second in which the slayer looked back to see who called him for Bac'shama to get back on his feet and scramble. But it took the same time for an UV bullet to hit the ground in front of him and prevent his escape.
Kai went from stunned to pissed in the second in which all of this happened.
"Yuri! You dickhead, if you were coming here couldn't you have bothered to let me know!" he shouted eyeing his trainer and friend. It had been only a few months, but the Russian didn't look too well - bony and paler then usually, he was painted and sweating from all the running and his breathing was strangely heavy.
"Sorry, this visit wasn't part of my plans. I'd think twice before killing him…"
"Hn? Why? And what are you doing here in the first place?"
"… He might be the best to answer that."
Kai looked in the direction Yuri pointed. Bac'shama? What did he have to do with anything? To his surprise, the vampire smirked back at Yuri and eyed him deadly.
"You found out, ein? I always knew you'd be a nuisance, but they never believed a mere mortal could find out our plans… You're too late anyway, we've already located The Heir…"
The vampire smiled again and stared at them. His eyes were filled with despise and hate, but there was another thing on his eyes - triumph? Nearly escaping his second death, but he still looked triumphal over them… why?
"… Mind filling me in?"
"Noctivagous Cat…"
"Hn? I remember something about that…It's a legend. What about it?"
"Legend, slayer? MWUAHAHA!"
"It's not a legend Kai"
There was once a time when Vampire's freely spread their poison through the Earth.
They bathed the fields with the blood of the pure and innocent and feasted upon their small existence as the almighty gods they believed to be.
Amongst them, one came, stronger then all. Her viciousness and evil were beyond all that was known, even to the others, who stunned by her might, followed her. Her power grew stronger and stronger and she soon produced heirs, as strong has she was and has bloodthirsty as her… For the fun of the killing, they claimed lives and treated their preys with disrespect.
As they roamed through villages and lands, they would slaughter all that crossed their path - human or not. Only some creatures seemed to escape that destiny - the cats. Walkers of the night, they became the companions of the clan and scoped the terrain ahead like scouts. Thus, the clan was named "Noctivagous Cat".
As the world aged, so did beliefs and thoughts. The others grew tired of the evil that spread, making hate grow amid mortals. Aware of their weakness, groups of them organised merely with the intent of slaughtering all of them - members of the clan or not. So, vampires planned for the disposal of the ones that had caused their situation - it was time for the Noctivagous to disappear. As the night dawned, the sounds of bloodshed were heard and the clan died in the hands of their own kind.
"When I first told you this story, I believed vampires had made this up as to remember that there was once a time in which they ruled…"
"And we shall again! Slayers, take your time now, for a new world order is coming! The creatures of the night will ascend to the Sun again and all those who oppose will be eliminated!"
"Shut up. I still don't understand the connection with all of this. Even if that's not a legend, they are all dead, what's the problem?"
"That's the problem - they aren't! Kai, the last leader of the clan hid one of his heirs! My investigations led me here, to this very town! I found out that the last one of them hid among humans and eventually in his heart grew some humanity. Apparently the poor thing fell in love with a mortal and had children… Not full human not full vampire. But still they believe that the seed of evil inside the children he had can grow if they embrace them and make them full vampires! That's why vampires from all over the world are coming here, that's why there have been so many paranormal activities during this week!"
"Why didn't you say so them? You could have warned us, you know the Associations take your word blindly!"
"Because I needed confirmation of my suspects! I couldn't move so many people without being sure! We faced Enckel last week and he confirmed my investigations, so I came here with several crews to take care of the situation. Though we can't be sure if the children will be as powerful as the original Noctivagous Cat vampires, their presence among their community will serve as an ego boost and we'll have serious trouble…"
"Ok, and why do I need him?" Kai pointed in Bac'shama's direction.
"Because, he's one of the masters who is aware of the Heir's identity. Spit it up."
"Why do you even bother? If you think I'm that weak excuse of a master Enckel, you're in for a lot of fun, Yuri. Or not, under your cond…"
"Shut up, ass whole and cut the babbling! I'm not in the mood for this - are you going to tell us if we beat the crap out of you?"
"No."
Yuri aimed for Bac'shama while Kai placed himself in standard position. Several bullets hit the ground making the master's eyes watery and his eye sight go blurry - Kai took the chance and made a run for his head.
Sensing his approach, he jumped in the red head's direction avoiding Kai's blade. With a kick he sent Yuri's gun flying and aimed a punch to his rib cage. Dodging to the right Yuri tried to hit him while Kai was running in their direction.
Yuri… Why is he so slow? He should have left a couple of marks on his face already, yet he didn't hit it once…
Kai smiled has he reached the two fighters. Drawing back to take a look at his situation, Bac'shama shivered - Yuri was drawing his own sword, that darned blade he knew too well.
Yuri smiled.
"Deja vú… It's just like first time Kai. Just this time, you can defend yourself."
"And this time, he'll die. I'll assure you that."
And one, and two, and three, and the master was having a hell of a time trying to keep his head on his shoulders. The two men were perfectly synchronised, well, Yuri did train Kai didn't he? More cuts, deeper than the first ones were decorating the undead's body. Blows came from all directions, promptly followed by the glints of silver and then of red.
Until… Yuri spun on his feet, duck and hit the vampire's knees, making him fall back, unbalanced.
He never hit the ground, at least, not 'all' of him. His head was sent flying just as soon as Yuri finished the blow, his vital fluids streaming down the hill and into those waters Kai didn't want to soil.
Panting and sweating the two men sat down and breathed heavily.
Kai looked at the decapitated body and then at his friend. A sign of relief left his dry lips and then he cracked up a smile. At last! After all that time, after all of that, Bac'shama was dead!
Blood sucking bastard, burn in Hell! My task here is done… Time to retire, I need a life! I want to do boring, stupid things, heck, I want a girlfriend! (Mao sure looks prettier by the day…)
Kai was cut from his thoughts by the sound of Yuri's coughs.
"Yuri?"
"We're not done yet! Let's go!" He commanded, hiding his face. Kai was growing suspicious but he trotted behind. Yuri was leading him away from the Hills and the sounds of a heated battle could be heard ahead - the Association crews must have drawn the vampires away.
But it seemed the other way around as they grew closer to the place. While slayers and undead fought, the lifeless bodies of both companions and vampires laid side by side in the red grass carpet - the media control unit was in for some hard work keeping that from the journalists and police forces.
Kai looked at Yuri and with a nod they joined the fight. Those rookies were a piece of cake compared to what they faced before, but they were so many! For each Kai killed, two would show up! He was tired from before and Yuri didn't look like he'd last for long, so Kai decided to draw closer to his friend. Together, like the first time the dual haired had been sent to the field, they fought and killed.
However the number of vampires was increasing, while theirs, was decreasing.
Damn! I didn't travel half the world to die like this! Kai won't like it, but we have to retrieve! Now!
"Kai we ha…"
"Don't even think about it! Do you actually think they'll let us anyway! Yuri, we have to kill them, we don't know the Heir's identity and at least we have to stop them from embracing him!" Shisou screamed to his friend, not letting go of his fight. More and more vampires came in his direction, words of the presence of Shisou and White Wolf were out and everyone wanted a piece of them.
Silently, all the slayers started backing away from the fight, they knew it was of no use.
"Kai, they're too many! We're no use dead! Let's go - NOW!" the red head screamed, they were being cornered and soon there'd be no escape!
"Damn Yuri! Ok, let's go!" and he turned back to run.
But instead he stopped, awe in his eyes.
Yuri had his knees on the ground and his hand on his mouth. Blood was seeping from his lips and his sword laid near by. Kai rushed for his friend, defending him from the mob of vampires trying to kill him.
"Kai. Leave. Now."
"What the…"
"KAI! Let me go and leave, fast!"
"Hell no! Lets go, what's wrong with you!"
He was going to answer, but more instead he just spilled more blood; Kai took the gun on his belt and emptied a couple of rounds to scare someone away while he grabbed Yuri and ran away.
But the red head was no easy burden and his movements were reduced since he was holding him, he had no other chance other then improvise and run somewhere, wherever that was.
A couple more rounds and some running later, he found himself alone - no vampires, no commoners, no slayers. Looking around, he found a nice stone were he laid Yuri, who seemed to be dozing off.
"Yuri… Yuri… Yuri, what's wrong? Are you listening to me?" he asked, lowering down.
"…"
"Yuri damnit answer me!"
"…Kai…I…sorry…"
"Hn?"
Yuri curled up, hiding his face from a seriously concerned Kai - just what was happening to his friend? Determined to get his answer he got up and tried to pull Yuri…
Just…
He wasn't pulling Yuri…
He was pulling a vampire…
White fangs glinted and those beautiful blue orbs were now a deadly red. He had been bitten and had taken the retarding drug so he could warn everyone else. Poor Wolf…
Kai looked around, almost panicking - he was alone with 'Yuri', which meant he'd have to deal with him…
Seemingly guessing his thoughts, the vampire smirked… Though he had all of Yuri's memories, now that he had been fully embraced the beast was at his best, no trace of the Russian's personality was surfacing.
"Poor Enckel, dying to embrace me… well, if you can't beat them join them, hn? Sorry kid… You are going to die"
Shadows took over Kai's face. This was going to be very, very hard.
I don't want this! No…My friend… darn, why must this happen! I don't want to… kill him…
Without noticing it, a single tear descended his face… slowly, it approached his lips, went around them and close to the chin, it fell to the ground… and they started yet another fight.
It didn't last long; they both knew each other too well.
Dashing, kicking, pulling and hitting, Kai eventually dragged 'Yuri' against a tree. He was now looking directly into his eyes, and for a moment he thought he saw Yuri.
He didn't seem mad like the vampire fiercely struggling to get free. Instead he was quiet and waiting. Waiting for Kai to finish it all, however hard it would be for both of them.
And so he complied. Pushing his head back, he hit his forehead, dazzling Yuri for a brief moment and launching him to the ground; startled by that move, the red head hit the ground and immediately got up and faced Kai, only to be pierced by a dagger on Kai's hand.
For a few seconds, they stayed in that position. Yuri looked into his friends eyes before his sight started blurring… or was it Kai's one?
"I'm sorry…" he coughed, "my friend… I didn't mean for this to be like… this…"
"…Yuri…"
Then he died. In Kai's arms, by his daggers blade. Cold eyes, staring up to the sky, just like Spirka's ones once had, blood sticking to Kai's clothing…
Goodbye...
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Oh my God, I just killed Yuri! No!… I love Yuri…(Yuri or Tala, or whatever, he's so cool!)
Ok, I'm nutt ain't I? I'm sorry, but it was necessary ;;… Kai needs to be a bit weak now, pardon me if he'll be a little ooc next chapter…
Well, reviewers' replies here!
Nina
Thank you! I'm really, really sorry for taking so long to update, but I hope this was worth the wait! Ja ne!
Sora
Easy, easy, I updated! ducks under table while Sora throws several sharp objects well, I never said when I'd update did I! Hope you liked buddy !
FireKai
Hoi! Thanks! That last chapter was bloody! Boy, you must have loved this one ;P… Ok, so yes, he "re-died"…I can't remember everything. Oh poor Yuri. I like Yuri. So, why did I kill him? TT... I'm hopeless…
Bye!
