Sakura Wars: Soldiers of the West meet the Flowers of the East.
Chapter 8: The day the Imperial Theatre feel the cold.
Where we last left our heroes Ryo and Ohgami are trying to tell the girls that only two of them can enter into Kyoko's hospital room at a time. The problem is they are all too eager to see him and Sumire has just thrown poor Ryo out of the way into a wall and is about to open the door while Ohgami is getting the glare of death from Maria.
Sumire is pushing the handle down but when she pulls it to open the door it won't move she shouts out as she tries to open the door
"Why won't this door open?"
"It won't open because I locked it before you all showed up; I thought some of you might not listen to us." Answered Ryo as got back up from hitting the wall.
All eyes turn to Ryo and now sure that he has everyone's attention he says "Now that I have your attention, now will you all calm down, no one is entering that room until you all agree to take turns."
The girls all glumly look at him and say
"Ok Yes Ryo." well most of them agree anyway.
Sumire naturedly won't give up that easily. She moves over to Ryo grabs him by the throat and shoves him against the wall choking him while saying grimly
"Give me that key now Ryo or you will regret it."
Everyone watches as Ryo grabs a hold of Sumire hands and slowly pulls her hands of and pushes her gently back but before Sumire can try to grab him again Ryo pulls his hand back and slaps her saying
"SUMIRE GET A HOLD OF YOUSELF!"
Everyone just stands there in shock while Sumire moves a hand to her face while her mouth is opened in shock.
After a few seconds Sumire Face takes a look of fiery anger and before anyway can react she swings her leg back and kicks Ryo in the Groin area. Everyone winces as Ryo gives of a loud shriek of pain and tumble's to the ground writhing in agony while holding his groin.
In Kyoko's room Kyoko, Iris and Kanna are staring at the door watching as someone tries to open it but it won't move after a few moments whoever it is stops trying .
"Umm did either of you lock the door?" Asks Kyoko looking at the two girls.
"Nope I didn't I don't have a key for it." Answers Kanna.
"No big brother me and Jean Paul don't have a key either." Replies Iris.
Next thing they know they hear flesh hitting flesh followed by a deadly silence.
They looked at each other confused when they suddenly heard a loud shriek of pain follow by a thud as something fell to the ground.
"Now that sounded sore." Says Kanna with a wince as Iris and Kyoko nod.
"That's it I am going to find out what the bloody hell is happening out there?" says Kyoko as he starts sitting up to get out of bed as the silence is killing him.
But before he can move Kanna pushes him back down and says
"No Kyoko you have to stay in bed its doctor's orders."
But Kyoko continues to try and get up saying "I think I know my own body better then some know it all doctor."
After a few moments of struggling Iris joins in saying
"Big brother please listen to big sister, your not well enough yet to get out of bed."
The two girls contained to try and reason with Kyoko while outside Ohgami and Maria are trying to hold the enraged Sumire back from poor pain ridden Ryo.
Yoneda meanwhile who has been standing there watching the show in front of him has decided enough is enough and he shouts out.
"THAT'S ENOUGH SUMIRE GET A HOLD OF YOURSELF!" General Yoneda then walks over and stands in front of the door. "Ok I have decided Ayame and Kaede you may go in next. DO you all agree?" Yoneda looks at everyone with a serious and almost angry look upon his face and everyone agrees quickly even Sumire doesn't answer him back this time.
Meanwhile Kanna and Iris have managed to get Kyoko back into bed without making his condition worse.
"What is going on out there?" Asked Kyoko looking towards the door again.
"I don't know but from the sounds of things I think me and Iris should let the others come in and chat with you. But if it's ok I'll come back tomorrow and visit you." Smiled Kanna as she gave Kyoko a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
"Yeah it is fine with me. You know I wouldn't mind." Smiled Kyoko.
"Well it is settled then. Ok Iris say good bye we have got to let the others see Kyoko now." Smiles Kanna as she watches Iris nod and run back to Kyoko's bedside leaping at Kyoko and giving him a hug.
"And a welcome back to you to kiddo. What's the hug for?" Asked Kyoko smiling at Iris a bit confused but happy none the less.
"It's a hug for you because you woke up." Replied Iris as she ran off back to Kanna taking Kanna's hand.
"Alright we will be going now Kyoko I will see you tomorrow." Kanna smiles and blows him a kiss as Iris waves and they both leave the room closing the door behind them.
"So how is he?" Asked Orihime as Kanna and Iris looked at them smiling.
"He is doing well. Who ever wants to see him next better get going." Smiled Kanna as she moved away from the door. Kaede and Ayame smile and they both walk through the door into Kyoko's room closing the door behind them. They both turn round to see Kyoko with a smile on his face looking at them.
"Hey. It has been awhile I am sorry if I worried you." Kyoko holds out his arms and Ayame and Kaede walk over and give him a hug. Kaede then replies with tears building up.
"You big lout of course you worried us. But I am glad that you are ok it would have been a lot worse for us if you didn't wake up." Kaede and Ayame both let go of Kyoko and Ayame then says.
"I agree with Kaede I am glad to have you back little brother." Smiled Ayame as she wiped a few tear drops from her eyes.
"I am glad to see the both of you again. I am sorry for running off like that." Replied Kyoko.
"It is alright we forgive as does everyone else please forget that it ever happened." Replied Kaede as she threw her hair back before smiling again.
"I see so how was everyone when I was in a coma? Where they ok?" Asked Kyoko wondering if they would answer him honestly.
"Well not to well. Everyone seemed so down and out when they seen you in a coma and two showings of the last production where cancelled as well." Replied Ayame.
"I see I will have to say sorry to them all when each of them come in as I can see that you are all taking turns." Replied Kyoko slightly giggling.
"Yeah we have to General Yoneda's orders." Laughed Kaede with Ayame letting out a slight giggle.
"I see is he also outside in the corridor with the others?" Asked Kyoko.
"Yeah that he is." Replied Kaede looking towards the door.
"Oh boy I bet I am in for it when it is his turn to visit me." Kyoko rubs his hand over his head now a bit worried.
"Don't worry too much I am sure everything will be alright." Smiled Ayame trying to make him feel relaxed.
As they continued talking the others are waiting out side for their turn to go in and visit him.
"Why are they taking so long? They have been in there for about an hour already." Moans Sumire looking at the door.
"Give over cactus woman they are done when they are done." Replied Kanna as she leaned up against the wall her eyes closed and a small smile on her face.
"That's ok for you to say. But you have already visited him muscle brain." Growled Sumire.
"They are his family Sumire. I am sure they have lots to talk about so be patient and you will get your turn." Laughed Kanna as she continued to lean up against the wall.
"Yes Miss Sumire it would better to wait for our turn. Being able to spend time with your family is nice. At least he has a family that wants him." Added Haruna looking out the window.
"What's wrong Haruna? Are you having problems back home?" Asked Maria as she turned to face Haruna.
"No No… I am ok just thinking out loud that was all sorry to bother you?" Smiled Haruna waving her hand in the air.
"Ok." Replied Maria as she smiled at Haruna before returning her attention to the others.
"But they have been talking for a long time. What could they be talking about?" Asked Sakura as she looked at the door before turning to Ryo.
"I don't know Sakura but lets hope they finish soon as I am bored looking at these walls." Sighed Ryo when General Yoneda turns to him and replies.
"It looks like you will get your wish." Ryo looks at the General puzzled and just as Yoneda nods towards the door the door handle moves and the door swings open. Kaede and Ayame exit the room.
"Alright who ever are next better make their way in." Smiled Kaede and Ayame as they stepped out of the way to let who ever is next through the door.
"Alright Ohgami that means it is us next." Smiled Ryo as he got up and stood beside the door.
"Yeah I guess you're right ok let's go." Ohgami gets up and both Ohgami and Ryo go through the door and close it behind them. They both turn round to see Kyoko lying in his bed looking up at them with a smile on his face.
"Hey you guys. How is it going?" Asked Kyoko as Ohgami and Ryo sat down.
"We have been doing ok." Replied Ohgami.
"Yeah but the question is are you ok? You took one hell of a beating." Added Ryo.
"Yeah I am ok. I was taken by surprise that's all." Replied Kyoko looking at them. "But Ryo may I ask you are onto your groin like that?" Asked Kyoko as he spotted Ryo seemingly trying to hide it.
"I had a bad run in with Sumire outside in the hall. She kicked in the…well you know." Ryo goes red and Kyoko starts laughing.
"And why did she do that? You must have pissed her off big time if she kicked you in the groin." Commented Kyoko
"Yeah well in a way he did just that." Smiled Ohgami.
"Ok come on you two. Stop keeping me in suspense and tell me what you had done that made Sumire kick Ryo." Kyoko looks at them a bit excited.
"Well everyone was getting out of hand, but Sumire had to be the worst. Well the truth is I actually slapped her to calm her down only to get kicked and well I hit the ground like a ton of bricks." Replied Ryo looking a bit embarrassed.
"That will teach you then." Laughed Kyoko.
"Yeah it will but I think me and Ohgami better let some of the others come in now. I am sure they are getting bored outside.
"I can see your point. I should be out of here with in the next few days so I will see you all then." Kyoko smiles as Ohgami and Ryo both get out of their seats.
"Yeah alright see ya then pal." Smiled Ryo as he got up and walked towards the door.
"Ok now Kyoko you take it easy. I'll see you soon." Ohgami waves as Ryo opens the door and walks through back into the hall. Ohgami exits the room. And a few seconds later Reni and Orihime enter the room. Orihime sits down and gives him a kiss on the cheek while Reni closes the door. Reni then walks over to Kyoko and gives him a hug and they both sit down.
"Hello you two. It is great to see the both of you how are you all doing?" Asked Kyoko as he sat there in his bed.
"We are Kyoko boy how are you feeling?" Asked Orihime quite happily.
"I am good I wish I wasn't in this hospital bed but other than that I can't complain." Smiled Kyoko. "So Orihime what have you and Reni been up to since I have been stuck in this hospital."
"Not much. Not a lot has been happening since we found you. You must of give Blackheart a good beating if he hasn't shown his face." Smiled Orihime.
"Though we have written out a few pieces of music you will have to listen to them when you get out of hospital." Smiled Reni who is also quite happy.
"You know I will Reni as soon as I get the all clear and I am back home I will listen to you play." Smiled Kyoko as he looked at the both of them.
"Oh just in case I forget me and Reni bought you something." Orihime opens up a bag and begins to poke around in the bag looking for something.
"You bought something for me?" Replied Kyoko sounding kind of surprised. "You didn't have to go to the trouble really."
"Don't be silly big guy it was no trouble at all, a here we go." Orihime pulls out a box of chocolates and she hands them to Kyoko. "There you go hope you enjoy them." Smiled Orihime who is trying to hide the fact that she has gone red slightly.
"Ah heck you didn't have to do this for me honestly. I don't deserve this." Replied Kyoko.
"We know we didn't have to but we decided that we would. To show how much we value you as a member of the team. But more importantly about how much you mean to us in here." Reni then takes her hand and points to her chest.
Kyoko then looks at Reni and his nose begins to twitch and he sniffles as if he is about to cry but Kyoko just smiles.
"Thank you Reni that means a lot to me." Smiled Kyoko as he gave Reni a hug. "That means a lot." Reni smiles and she turns to Orihime and then Orihime says to Kyoko.
"I think we will let someone else have their turn now. We will see you again." Orihime and Reni get up and Orihime gives Kyoko a kiss and a hug. Reni then gives Kyoko a hug and they both wave bye as they leave the room closing the door briefly. Kyoko then smiles looking out of the window when he hears a knock on the door shortly followed by the door opening. Kyoko smiles when he sees Tsubaki enter the room but his jaw nearly hits the floor when Haruna enters the room behind her. Tsubaki closes the door just as Kyoko manages to gather his words.
"Haruna! Is that you?" Asked Kyoko as Haruna came forward.
"Yep it is me. It's been a long time I heard what had happened so I decided to come and visit you." Haruna smiles and she walks over and gives him a hug. Tsubaki then gives Kyoko a hug before both girls sit themselves down.
"Thank you for coming to visit me Haruna and thank you too Tsubaki." Smiled Kyoko looking at both of them.
"It is ok we couldn't just stay away." Smiled Tsubaki.
"Yeah I had to come I couldn't let you stay in here without seeing me at least once." Smiled Haruna her cheery smile is always so warming.
"That I thank you for Haruna. So you two how have you both been keeping?" Asked Kyoko.
"I am doing very well Kyoko thank you for asking me." Replied Tsubaki happily.
"I am a bit but tired from the plane trip but I wanted to see you so I am ok." Smiled Haruna.
"I am sorry you two I just don't have a clue what to talk about. Just in case you're wondering why I am not exactly very talkative." Sighed Kyoko.
"Don't worry about it. I think I better get Haruna back to the theatre she looks like she is going to fall asleep." Laughed Tsubaki as Kyoko let out a slight chuckle as they both watch as Haruna drifts in and out of dreamland.
"Yeah I can see that she is sleepy." Smiled Kyoko as he continued to watch her.
"Who me? I am sorry Kyoko I guess I am more tired than I thought." Haruna smiles again and then rubs her eyes.
"Yeah don't worry you go back to the theatre and rest I will see you once I get out of here which all being well will be in the next few days. So Tsubaki would you please drive Haruna back to the theatre and let her rest?" Asked Kyoko politely.
"Yep I will do that no problem. Just promise that you will get out of the hospital soon. The theatre has being dead since you have been in here." Replied Tsubaki.
"Alright it's a promise." Kyoko waves as both Tsubaki and Haruna get up and leave the room. Kyoko hears them informing Yoneda about Tsubaki taking Haruna back to the theatre. Kyoko then waits to see which of his friends will come in next.
A few very short seconds later Yuri and Kasumi enter his hospital room. Both Kasumi and Yuri give Kyoko a hug in which the both sit down.
"Hey there Kyoko we are sorry we haven't come to visit you sooner. But we are glad to see you're ok." Kasumi looks at Yuri who then adds.
"Yeah we are really happy but we feel bad for not visiting you sooner." Yuri looks down at the ground and she shuffles her feet.
"It's cool I am glad your both here now. So what have two of my closest friends been up to?" Asked Kyoko as he lifted a piece of fruit from his fruit bowl which sits beside his bed.
"Nothing much just filing files and doing our general duties." Replied Kasumi.
"You guys don't get much of a break do you?" Asked Kyoko.
"We haven't had much of a break lately but you can see why." Replied Kasumi.
"Because of stinking war that's way!" Kyoko slams his fist on the bed as Kasumi and Yuri recoil quickly. While outside in the hall everyone has suddenly fell silent. They are now listening to what Kyoko is saying trying to be silent. Back in the room Kasumi is sitting on Kyoko's bed with her arm around him.
"I can't take it anymore I don't want this." Kyoko starts crying and outside everyone is listening and Kanna begins to walk to the door but General Yoneda stops her.
"No…Kanna leave him be." Commented General Yoneda quietly and polity raising his arm to stop her.
"But Kyoko needs me…" Replied Kanna
"Just let him be let him cry while Kasumi is there as I am sure he doesn't want you to see him cry. So just trust me Kanna please." Kanna stops struggling and clenches her fist. Yoneda sighs and everyone continues to listen.
Back in the room Kyoko is still crying and Kasumi asks him.
"What's the matter what do you not want?" Asked Kasumi trying her best to help him.
"I don't want to fight Naga and Nagi. It wasn't there fault." Cries Kyoko
"What do you mean it wasn't there fault?" Asks Kasumi realising Kyoko could give them some important info.
"They tried to resist beating me up but Blackheart which made them go all mad and then they attacked me." Cries Kyoko as Kasumi tries to comfort him more by telling him.
"Everything will be alright don't worry Kyoko we will get him for what he's done and hopefully we can pull Naga and Nagi away from him. But I think we should let you get some rest your upset." Smiled Kasumi as Kyoko agrees.
"Yeah I think your right Kasumi. Please tell everyone I am sorry but I would prefer to rest right now." Kyoko then rests his head on a pillow and he turns away from Kasumi.
"It is ok Kyoko I will tell them for you." Smiled Kasumi as she signals Yuri to go out side and tell the others about what has happened.
"He says he is sorry but he wants to sleep. Also he broke down in front of me and Kasumi saying how much he hates this war etc. But the biggest thing is that Kyoko told Kasumi that Naga and Nagi resisted the order to attack him. But their will was broken by Blackheart's and then they attacked him. I don't think he should fight anymore. His supposedly dead "friends" attacking him like that dealt a major blow to him mentally." Commented Yuri looking up at the others while Kasumi still sits with Kyoko.
"Kyoko is normally very strong mentally I didn't think he would be affected so easily." Replied Yoneda.
"With all due respected General but he's only human. It is not as if he is a machine that could be sent out to fight whenever you want. And seeing both his friends killed in front of him which in turn brought back to life to fight him was bound to do some damage to him mentally. SO DON'T YOU DARE SAY HE IS WEAK MINDED BECAUSE HE'S NOT WEAK MINDED!" Growls Sumire as she walks off stomping down the corridor.
"Sumire…" Kanna looks at General Yoneda and then turns away in disgust. Kanna then walks after Sumire leaving the others to standing there rather surprised. Though during all of this Benji kept his eyes focused on the door to Kyoko's room. Maria notices and turns to face him.
"Benji are you ok? Something is bothering you what's the matter?" Asked Maria looking at him showing a tab bit concerned.
"Kyoko breaking down like that is what concerns me. I think that some one else has had a hand in this. Maria keep an eye on him for me I have to go and run a few errands I'll be back soon." Benji kisses Maria on the cheek and he puts his hands in his pockets and he begins to walk towards the entrance of the hospital.
"Well there is no reason for us to stay here anymore Kyoko clearly wants to be left alone." Added Kasumi as she came out of Kyoko's room closing the door behind him. "But can I speak freely?" Kasumi turns to General Yoneda and General Yoneda nods in agreement. "He doesn't seem very Kyoko to me I think someone or something is pulling some strings behind the scenes trying to keep Kyoko out of future battles."
"I can see where you are coming from Kasumi well let's get back to the theatre. We will wait to see what happens." Everyone nods in agreement and they all begin to make there way back to the cars.
While back in the demon world Naga and Nagi watch as Blackheart inspects the weapons that his weapon makers are crafting to combat the threat of Koubu.
"I see that the new weapons are ready and our demons are ready for war." Smiled Blackheart as he walked along a large dark pathway lined with demons as far as the eye can see all kneeled down in front of him.
"Yes master your army is ready now all they need is their lord to lead them to war." Replied Blackhearts minion as they both continued to walk along inspecting his troops.
"I won't be the one who leads these dark soldiers to war neither will it be mistress Naga or Nagi." Both Blackheart and his minion turn and look back at Naga and Nagi as they sit on their thrones, both wearing long black dresses and knee high boots. Blackheart and his minion then turn around again and the minion asks.
"But if not you, Naga or Nagi who will lead us into battle oh supreme evil one?" Asked Blackhearts evil minion.
"Oh don't worry I am going to get you your general." Blackheart bursts out laughing and he disappears leaving his minion stunned and leaving Naga and Nagi concerned.
Mean while Kyoko is in his room wondering why the hell he had sent his friends away it is certainly not like him.
"What the hell is wrong with me? Why did I send them away something is wrong with me. But what is it…ARGH!" Kyoko grabs his chest in pain and falls out of his bed just Blackheart arrives suddenly appearing by his bed. With an evil grin on his face.
"I can tell you what's the matter if you're willing to listen." Smiled the sly devil as he watched Kyoko squirm on the floor in pain.
"What have you done to me?" Asked Kyoko as he continued to struggle on the floor.
"Oh nothing really you see I knew that Naga and Nagi would try to save you so when either of them tried to use their powers for your benefit they planted a seed of evil in side your body. I used their love for you against them and now your mine." Blackheart bursts out laughing again.
"I serve no one and when I get up you will die for this you fiend." Growled Kyoko as he struggled on the ground fighting some evil force.
"That's it hate me think about killing me the more you do it the closer you become to being my slave. If you don't submit however I will kill Kanna and all your friends I won't even spare little Iris and I know how much she admires you. How upset she will be when she dies knowing that you couldn't help her. The one person she truly seen as her big brother lets down so miserably what are you going to do?" Asked Blackheart as he notices Kyoko is obviously getting angry.
"You lay one demonic finger on any of them so god help me I will kill you! I WILL KILL YOU!" Kyoko begins to change as Blackheart watches. Kyoko's body freezes over also big ice like feathers spring from his back spreading out like an angels wings but instead of normal white feathers these feathers are made of ice. Kyoko's size increases and his icy breath can be seen every time he breathes he also creates a natural chill in the air around him. Blackheart smiles.
"Finally my General has awoken." Blackheart smiles again but is quickly disturbed when the window behind Kyoko is smashed Benji now stands where the window frame and its surrounding wall used to be. Benji looks at this new ice demon then he looks up at Blackheart the hate in his face can be clearly seen.
"BLACKHEART! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH KYOKO WHERE IS HE?" Yelled Benji as Blackheart stood there with a smug look on his face the ice demon still has his back turned to Benji.
"Ah you must be one of Kyoko's friends I am sorry to say the Kyoko you knew no longer exists." Blackheart grins evilly as Benji looks at him anger. Benji then charges forward with his sword drawn but before he can do anything the ice demon had rose to its feet and elbowed Benji in the stomach using the same arm the demon then swings his arm back smashing Benji's nose of it's ice cold knuckles. Benji steps back as his nose begins to bleed and shortly after that Benji feels an ice cold in to Benji's face sending him flying back through hole he used to enter. Blackheart and the ice demon watch as Benji hits the ground, Benji then bounces for about 100 metres before finally stopping. The general public start screaming and begin to run off in all sorts of directions when Blackheart and his ice cold friend stand beside Benji looking down on him.
"Oh I am sorry Benji but my new friend here doesn't seem to like you very much." Blackheart then turns to his demon aide and says. "I think you showed him enough today Kyoko. I have already taken the liberty to call your former unit to come and aid him so let's leave." Blackheart and Kyoko turn around and begin to walk off when Benji mutters.
"That's what you meant when you said the Kyoko I knew no longer exists you turned a decent kind man in to a demon I will never forgive you. Agh." Benji gets kicked by Kyoko and Blackheart starts laughing.
"Yes I did didn't I? Oh well bye." Blackheart clicks his fingers and a portal to the demon world opens up; both Blackheart and Kyoko step into the portal and just as it closes Ohgami and the others arrive in their Koubu units.
"Benji!" Maria's Koubu zips past the others and it stops just beside him. Maria gets out of her Koubu and runs to his side lifting him gently and cradling him in her warm and now loving arms.
"Uh…hey…there…why…do…you…look so sad…" Asked Benji looking up at her as blood dripped from the side of his head.
"Your bleeding heavily don't move who did this to you?" Asked Maria as everyone else gathered round Benji.
"General we need medical attention Benji has been injured badly and the people in the hospital well it's too late to save them." Ohgami looks up to see the bodies littering the street.
"Ohgami the medical vehicle is on its way stay there until it arrives then return to base." Replied General Yoneda through their communication device.
"Roger that sir." Replied Ohgami as he turned round again and watched Maria trying to tend to Benji's wounds. Ohgami is about to walk over to Maria to check his wounds but Kanna's Koubu taps Ohgami's Koubu on the shoulder and waves him over. "Ok what's wrong Kanna you seem concerned about something what is it?" Asked Ohgami looking at Kanna.
"I checked out the hospital and I can't identify Kyoko's body anywhere." Replied Kanna looking at Ohgami very seriously.
"That's good then it means he has not been killed." Replied Ohgami looking at Kanna with smile on his face though Kanna's facial expression remains serious.
"But I also checked Benji's wounds just to be sure and I am afraid they style that has left Benji there in that condition has to be Kyoko's fighting style. Ohgami looks at Kanna with a shocked expression on his face.
"Are you sure? Do you realise what you are saying Kanna?" Replies Ohgami still rather shocked.
"Yeah I do Kyoko has sided with the demons. But the thing is did he do it freely or was it forced?" Asked Kanna as she looked at Ohgami with a glint of curiosity in her face.
"I don't know but you seem awfully quiet and calm about it." Replied Ohgami.
"Yeah I think…no I KNOW that Kyoko did not do that willingly something happened but what I don't know exactly." Replied Kanna now beginning to show her concern.
"Right we will investigate after but right now we should treat Benji." Replied Ohgami. Kanna nods and they both go back to Benji's side.
"Ok Benji try to remain still the ambulance is on its way." Maria looks down at him as she tries to put pressure on his wound.
"Maria…listen…to…me…Kyoko…has…been…corrupted…it…was…Kyoko…who did…this." Benji coughs up blood while everyone stumbles back in shock as Kanna shakes.
"What do you mean Kyoko did it?" Replied Maria as she looked at Benji confused.
"Blackheart corrupted…his…mind…only…through all of you…may…Kyoko…return and…Maria don't blame Kyoko for this it's part of his and everyone in this units destiny." Benji's hand drops to the floor and Maria lowers her head crying just as the ambulance drives in. Ohgami checks Benji's pulse and shakes his head. Everyone lowers their heads as the tension begins to build as they fight back the tears.
"I will try to bring him back Benji since it is what you want I will kill the demon that took your life and I will restore Kyoko to who he should be. That I promise the both of you." Maria clenches her fist as Ohgami helps her up.
"Are you ok Maria?" Asks Ohgami as she stands there it's clear to Ohgami that she is hurt by the fact that Kyoko was taken only to find that Kyoko in his demon corrupted state also took her loves life.
"I am ok Ohgami thank you. I want to save Kyoko's life but I am not sure if we can get him back after what has happened to him if not what will we do then." Maria looks up and Kanna rests her hand on Maria's shoulder after jumping out of her Koubu. "Kanna?" Maria looks at Kanna and then Kanna replies.
"If we can't bring Kyoko back then I will kill him." Kanna's hand slips away and Sumire leaps out of her Koubu as Kanna walks away. Sumire grabs Kanna's arm swinging her round to face her. Sumire lifts her arm and swings at Kanna slapping Kanna with a hard slap to the face.
"How dare you! You claim to love him but yet you want to kill him. This is the man you "love" Kanna you just can't kill him!" Sumire grabs Kanna by her top and begins to shake her. Kanna grabs Sumire's arm squeezing it hard. "Ah Kanna let go…it hurts…"
Listen to me you spoiled brat. I am hurting more than you can ever know. It is because of my love for Kyoko that I will kill him. You know that he would rather die than be one of them. SO DON'T TALK TO ME ABOUT LOVE!" Kanna throws Sumire to the ground letting go off Sumire's arm. Kanna walks off and stands beside her Koubu.
While in the support vehicle General Yoneda, Ayame, Kaede and Kasumi accompanied by Tsubaki and Yuri are watching and hearing everything that is going Yoneda turns to find Ayame and Kaede hugging each other trying to comfort each other from what they have heard about their younger brother.
"Kaede and you to Ayame." General Yoneda turns to face them with sympathy clearly shown across his face. Ayame and Kaede both look up at him and reply.
"Yes General?" Their tears can be clearly seen it seems like Yoneda is the only one being able to fight back his tears.
"What do you want to do if Kyoko can't be turned back to his old self? Do you want him imprisoned until we find a way? Or do you want him killed? I don't want to ask it but I must." Yoneda lowers his head and takes of his hat. "I am sorry."
Ayame and Kaede both take a deep breath and Kaede replies.
"We want him to be defeated and destroyed. Kyoko would want the same if he knew what he has become. There is no way he would accept a demon in to his being."
General Yoneda nods in agreement and he orders everyone to return to the theatre. Meanwhile the portal that Blackheart used to transport himself and Kyoko away from the hospital it now reappears in Blackhearts throne room both Kyoko and Blackheart step out of the portal. Naga and Nagi have both changed from their black dresses to red dresses a good while before and they both bow when Blackheart enters the room.
"Hello my lord did you enjoy your trip?" Asked Naga she brushed up against him kissing him on the cheek.
"Yes actually my dear mistresses I enjoyed my trip I brought him back with me." Kyoko steps out of the shadows and both Naga and Nagi stare at him.
"Who is this hunk of a demon you brought back?" Asked Nagi as she stroked her finger along his ice cold chest. Kyoko watches as Nagi walks around him she clearly does not recognise him which is good as the old Kyoko is dead.
"Oh just a demon I see when I was out on my trip but I must admit he did quite and number on the hospital where your old comrade Kyoko was staying." Laughed Blackheart as Kyoko grinned evilly.
"What do you mean he did a number on the hospital?" Asked Naga as she snuggled up to Blackheart.
"Everyone at that hospital is dead ands it's all thanks to him." Blackheart then rests his hand on Kyoko's shoulder. Naga and Nagi back off in shock. "Oh and that girl Maria from your old friend Kyoko's unit. Our friend here took out her boyfriend that's one less enemy to worry about well two if you include Kyoko as well."
"What do you mean Kyoko is dead?" Asked Nagi as she let go of her frozen hunk and backed off. Naga does the same letting go of Blackheart and she stumbles backwards.
"It's exactly what I say my two dears. Kyoko is dead. The man you knew no longer exists." Blackheart grabs Naga by the waist and he kisses her.
"Where is his body? I seriously doubt he let you take him with out a fight." Replied Nagi.
"Oh he did fight but thanks to one of you two I won easily." Blackheart laughs and both Naga and Nagi turn to him and say.
"What do you mean thanks to one of us?" Asked both Nagi and Naga reacting very defensively.
"During the fight in which Kyoko badly damaged me. One of you two tried to restore him using your powers and because of that a seed of hate that was implanted in him once your powers did their job and he recovered I used my powers and hatched the egg destroying the only man you two ever truly loved in an instant." Blackheart laughs evilly as Naga and Nagi cover their mouths in shock.
"No you couldn't have killed him there is just no way. Kyoko can't be gone he…he just can't be dead." Nagi begins to weep when Blackheart looks at her; kneeling down beside Nagi Blackheart whispers into her ear.
"Did you actually think I would kill someone with so much spiritual power? Of course not. But tell me this; what is the one thing Kyoko hates the most?" Blackheart smiles knowing Nagi knows the answer.
"Kyoko hated demons the most way?" Nagi looks at Blackheart and Blackheart smiles back.
"Bingo. I turn Kyoko into the thing he hates most he just doesn't know it. You see mister frosty over there that's the Kyoko you once knew." Blackheart bursts into a frenzy of evil laughter and Nagi starts screaming. Naga runs over and kneels down beside her.
"Nagi what's wrong I know Kyoko is dead…but we can't do anything now." Naga lowers her head as the tears begin to gather when Nagi replies.
"He's not dead Blackheart the bastard tricked us. When we went to help Kyoko he had done something so that a seed of evil would be planted inside Kyoko and that is the end result." Nagi points at the humanoid ice demon as it stands in the corner.
"You mean that is Kyoko has become that?" Asked Naga in shock as she points her shaky hand at the new Kyoko.
"Yes he is if you want to call the new Kyoko. But don't worry he doesn't remember anything from before so unlike you two he won't betray me." Blackheart walks up to his throne and he sits down. Blackhearts hell cat sits by his lap and Nagi and Naga get up and Nagi looks at him and she asks.
"Well if Naga and myself betrayed you how come you keep us both alive?" Asked Nagi now kind of worried what fate awaits her and Naga.
"I am keeping you both around because you brought me Kyoko now you can both be reunited with him. Kyoko is now second to me in power so I wouldn't upset him if I where you two now please shoe him to his room. Kyoko answer your master's call." Blackheart signals Kyoko to come over and Kyoko walks over kneeling down in front of his throne. Kyoko's icy body and his icy feathery wings glow and shine as the fires that glow in Blackhearts room reflect of his body.
"These two vixens will show you to your room Kyoko please feel free to ask them any questions you may have." Blackheart sits on his throne and Naga and Nagi both take an arm and hold his hand.
"This way my lord." Naga and Nagi both lead Kyoko out of Blackhearts throne room and are now making there way down a winding dark tunnel leading to Kyoko's room. Nagi and push the door open any they both lead Kyoko into a big lush bedroom.
"Is this to your liking Lord Kyoko?" Asked Nagi as she slid Kyoko's arm and puts it round her waist.
Kyoko nods in agreement and he looks at Nagi eyeing her up and down.
"What's wrong do you like what you see?" Asked Nagi as Kyoko continued to eye her up and down. Nagi does a little spin in her silk red dress.
Kyoko nods and he wraps his arms around her waist pulling her in closer to him. Nagi watches his advances and just as Kyoko goes to kiss her she raises a finger over his ice cold lips.
"Now easy tall cold and handsome first of all." Nagi takes his hands and places them on her bum. "There that's better." Nagi moves in closer to Kyoko and she kisses him. Though while in the corner Naga is getting jealous but as Nagi continues to kiss him she sends Naga a telepathic message. "Naga I will keep our frozen lover here, you go and let Ryo and his friends know about what is happening."
Naga stares at them and she then replies.
"Alright Nagi but next time I am the one going to be kissed." Naga exits the room closing the door behind her. Kyoko notices but Nagi then leads him over to the bed she lies down on the bed and pulls him closer to distract him. Nagi kisses him again but she takes a glance to see if Naga is gone. Nagi knows it is Kyoko and she wants to be with him at least for one night. If the old Kyoko's memories return he would not remember this so Nagi enjoys the pleasure she is receiving though it is not meant to be.
Mean while Naga has changed into her fighting clothing and is making her way down a corridor to find a room in which she can use to teleport herself to the human room. She walks down the corridor and she notices two guards leaving a store room she waits until they go past and she quickly jumps into the storage room she chants a demon chant and a portal opens. Naga quickly jumps through and in the blink of an eye she reappears in the human world.
"It looks like that portal dropped me closer to the theatre than I hoped." Naga then takes a deep breath and sighs at the same time. "While Nagi has fun with Kyoko I am stuck doing this I always get the lame tasks." Naga runs down the street looking for the theatre while in the theatre itself Yoneda and everyone else have gathered in the briefing room and they are trying to discuss the situation with Kyoko.
"Alright all we know is that Kyoko has now joined the enemy of the Imperial Capital. Though we don't honestly know if he did it on purpose or not the fact is that Kyoko has switched he holds many secrets of ours and he could give them away to the enemy in his current state is there any way to be certain whether Kyoko would give away any of the knowledge he has obtained since being with us?" General Yoneda looks towards everyone. They all look back at him very seriously even little Iris is very serious which is not something you see often. Kaede then stands up and takes out a file.
"Judging from the information we got from Ryo and the information we got back from his unit back in London. We have managed to conclude some interesting points." Kaede flips through a few pages and Yoneda replies.
"Yes Kaede what are these points you speak of?"
"Well General Yoneda we have concluded that when Blackheart turns a dead or living being into one of his own soldiers there are a few side effects. Side effect number one is memory lose. The subject that has been changed suffers from memory lose up to the point where he or she can remember nothing about his or her life before siding with the demons." Before Kaede can continue Kasumi raises her hand.
"If that's true the how come that Kyoko told me himself that Naga and Nagi who now both work for Blackheart refrained from attacking him? They seemed to remember him for a while." Commented Kasumi looking at Kaede slightly puzzled.
"Yes I know what you are saying. The truth is most of the time the subject loses all the memories they had when they where human. But if there is a strong reason behind the memory being there it is possible that the subject involved can retain the memory which would explain why Naga and Nagi's memories of Kyoko, Ryo and the rest of their unit remained with them.
"Ok I am sorry I should have asked this at the start but how exactly did you get all that information so quick?" Asked Ohgami as he scratched his head.
"Well Ohgami" Replied Ryo. "I gave my old unit a phone call and told them about the situation. When they told me information regarding Blackheart was classified I put Kaede on the phone. She then told them that Kyoko was her brother and that she wanted him back. They then sent it over right away." Smiled Ryo as Ohgami now began to understand.
"So there is a chance Kyoko could be reasoned with?" Asked Maria as she pondered about the whole thing in her head.
"Yes I would say from the information we have it is possible Kyoko can be talked too." Replied Kaede.
"All it would take would be the closeness we all share with each other and the memories that back up the statement of closeness." Added Kanna sounding very serious and smart. Sumire looks at Kanna quite shocked and she adds.
"It is strange for ape woman over there to actually think for once but just exactly how are we going to get him to remember those memories? Kyoko will be out to kill us he has already taken one life who is going to stop him if he tries again?" Asked Sumire.
"Listen cactus woman I have already told you that if we need to kill Kyoko then I will be the one to do it." Replied Kanna.
"Look you two let's concentrate on figuring out how exactly we can get through to him. I want Kyoko back I don't want him as a corpse." Replied Maria.
"Yes Iris wants to get big brother back as I miss him." Tears begin to build up in Iris's eyes but Haruna walks over and wipes the tears away.
"Don't worry Iris we will get him back I promise." Haruna smiles again and Iris perks up a little.
"But the truth is can we fight him? Can we attack someone we hold close to our hearts?" Orihime rests a hand on her chest. "It won't be easy."
"Your right Orihime but the thing is I am not exactly the best judge of character but I believe simply telling Kyoko to remember won't be enough to bring him back. I believe we are going to need something more than just words." Adds Sakura trying to think of what it is.
"In my opinion beating Kyoko will make him listen. He seems like the type that will listen if the message is passed across through combat. What I mean is weaken him enough and we will listen. He is a martial artist and if you can prove your strength it can just be affective as if you where talking." Reni then sits back down again and Kohran gets to her feet.
"Yes I think we are on to something it looks like we might be able to get Kyoko back." Everyone starts cheering but General Yoneda quickly interrupts them.
"Ok now calm down hopefully now we can bring him back. But we need some solid information on Kyoko. But until then everyone you're dismissed." General Yoneda watches as everyone leaves and he sits down taking a sip from his cup of sake.
Everyone has gone to their rooms for some rest except Ryo who is out walking about the grounds near the entrance of the theatre Ryo catches someone out of the corner of his eye approaching the theatre quite cautiously. Once he spots it is Naga he quickly runs over and raises his hands.
"Naga… please leave this please I don't want to hurt you but I might be forced too." Ryo's hands shake but Naga rests her hands on Ryo's which relaxes him a bit. How ever Maria has just seen her out of the window and has grabbed her gun and is now running to get outside.
"It's ok Ryo I am not hear to fight I never wanted to fight any of you but the mean reason I am here is to talk about Kyoko." But before Naga can continue Maria kicks the door open.
"Back away from him now witch. Kyoko might have been taken and I lost Benji but your not getting Ryo either. So back off or I shoot." Naga begins to back off but Ryo stands in front of Naga as everyone else comes running outside after they hear Maria's shouting.
"Calm Maria Naga has come to tell us more about Kyoko. So please put the gun down." Ryo moves closer to Maria who has been very edgy over the death of Benji Ryo rests his hand above her gun and slowly pushes it down. Maria begins to shake and Ryo hugs her trying to relax her.
"All right if you're here to help us then tell us is it true we can get Kyoko back by beating him in combat and then try to make him remember the days before he was turned?" Asked Kanna as she walked forward standing face to face with Naga.
"No I wish it was that easy. Kyoko has turned into some sort of ice demon and he has totally frozen over and its said to make a demon like that remember what he was before is to crack and if possible break the ice surrounding his body. But the only problem is that doing so could result in his death." Replied Naga ready to attack Kanna if Kanna pulled anything on her.
"So just exactly how are we going to do that?" Asked Kanna.
"Fight him the way you where planning to in the beginning but me and Nagi are going to try and talk with him when we can be left on our own. Kyoko also now seems to have lost his will to speak so when you make your attempted to get through to him there will be no guarantee that he will reply. But if you get through to him his ice armour will break and the old Kyoko should get up in his place. If Kyoko's will is strong enough we will return but everyone here has to call to him and lead him back to his human existence. But I must go Blackheart will be looking for me now. But I have one warning for all of you?" Added Naga looking concerned.
"And what is that Naga come on you can tell me." Ryo walks over and he puts his arm around her trying to make her feel better.
"There will be a large demon attack soon. And the objective of the attack is take you out and they are going to burn everything to the ground if I where you I would prepare." Naga gets up and begins to walk away she then turns around with a sad look on her face. "And please for Kyoko's sake don't lose." Naga clicks he fingers and she disappears leaving everyone standing there in total shock.
"I think we should head back inside and inform the General of the demons plot." Ohgami looks at everyone very seriously and then Maria steps forward.
"We should go now the attack could happen at anytime we need to move." Maria is the first to run inside shortly followed by everyone else. There mission to inform General Yoneda and prepare for the up coming battle.
That is the end of the chapter. Hope everyone enjoyed reading it I would like to thank Benji Himura for letting me use his character Benji and I would also like to thank HaruNatsu for letting me include a character called Haruna in my fics. Thank you my friends I hope to see you all again.