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Chapter 4: Pain
Manta was panting hard, he had spent what little time they had spent fighting running, and he only had little legs. Krystal couldn't feel the weight of the sword at all, it was like it was an extension of her body, and she was absorbed in the fight more than she realised.
She thrusted towards Manta who tried to block with his oversized hammer but the blade caught his side, slicing through his top. She jumped back and Manta caught his breath.
'She looks like she's in pain…' Horohoro commented. They could all she how much Krystal seemed to be struggling, but she seemed to be working beyond the pain barrier.
'I think she'll crash and burn at this rate.' Anna muttered quietly, the others looked at her, waiting for more. 'She's using too much energy in her attacks. Look.' As Anna spoke, Krystal's attacks slowed and Manta swung his hammer at her. It made contact with her chest and she was flung backwards, she rolled backwards over her shoulders uncomfortably before righting herself. She hissed again and Manta pulled himself together, getting himself ready for another attack.
'So she's losing control?' Ren asked as he fingered his Kwan-dao, only half interested.
'Looks like it.' Yoh answered. Krystal was gasping for breath, still brandishing the sword, there was limited power emanating from her now.
'Poor Manta…She's been hitting him hard.' Horohoro said. Manta had been slashed at several times and was bleeding a little in several places. He wasn't used to this type of treatment of actual bodily harm. Krystal lunged again with a vertical swing and made contact with Manta's hammer. They both struggled to push the other back and were stuck in a deadlock.
'Manta…' Krystal gasped, 'You…f…fight well.' All energy left her once she had spoken and she dropped to the ground like a rock. Manta followed suit, but only dropped to his knees.
'Ar…are you okay?' Manta asked between coughs. Krystal groaned a little in response before rolling onto her front. She tried to open her eyes but couldn't muster the energy. 'Hey guys! I think she needs some help!' The others sprang from their seats and ran to Manta and Krystal. Yoh and Chocolove helped Manta to his feet while Ren and Horohoro lifted Krystal up off the floor and between themselves they carried her to the wall.
'Well that was stupid.' Anna stated. Krystal didn't spare any energy to look at her. She concentrated on keeping herself upright with the help of her carriers. 'If that was anyone else you would be dead by now.' Manta had recovered enough strength to walk along side Krystal and her carriers and was worried. She looked beyond exhausted. Shadow appeared in full form next to Manta. He was obviously tired, and he looked scruffier than usual. His rolled up trousers were unravelling as he walked with Manta.
'You are a strong little human.' Shadow smiled at Manta. 'And you have great courage too.' Manta looked up at the spirit beside him nervously. Shadow looked at Krystal as she was sat down by Horohoro and Ren. 'I must help her…'
'Help her? How?' Manta asked. 'I'm sorry to remind you but you're dead.' Krystal kept hold of both Horohoro and Ren.
'I'm going to need you both for a little longer.' She gasped. Her breaths were shortening and becoming more painful. 'Please.'
'It is because I am dead that I can help her.' Shadow grinned. He knelt in front of Krystal. 'These are your aids?' She nodded quickly, the sooner he started, the sooner the pain would be gone. 'Very well then.' The others crowded around him and he closed his eyes. This would be easier with fewer people around him, but it couldn't be helped. He reached out his hand and even Anna was shocked when it went into her chest. Krystal coughed violently and dug her nails into Ren and Horohoro's arms, the latter person looked as if ready to faint. Blood spurted from her mouth.
'What is he doing?' Chocolove asked quietly.
'It looks like he's reorganising her insides.' Yoh joked.
'Actually he's healing her from the inside.' Lyserg sighed. 'Exactly how I don't know. You'd have to ask Faust.' Krystal's eyes widened and she tensed up.
'Nearly done.' Shadow muttered, his eyes fluttered with concentration, this took a lot of effort. Krystal cried out in pain and even Ren looked at her concerned. None of them could explain exactly what was happening. Her eyes rolled back and she passed out, falling backwards until she was caught by Ren. Horohoro was to busy staring at Shadow's hand. It had remained still as Krystal had fallen and looked like it was covered in a dark blue substance.
'She will sleep through till morning.' Shadow said calmly. He stood up and looked down at her. Her head was lolled against Ren's shoulder and everyone was staring at him. 'She will be fine.'
'What exactly did you do?' Anna asked.
'She had internal injuries that needed to be healed.' Shadow replied before changing to his smaller form. 'She must rest. One of you must have a bed that she could have.'
'Not really…' Yoh mumbled. '…There's only two beds for each three person team.' Shadow looked at Anna.
'No luck here.' She answered. 'We had enough trouble getting rooms because we aren't fighters in the tournament.' Shadow looked back at Krystal, who's breathing had returned to normal. She looked completely natural and perfectly calm resting against Ren. Ren however, did not look all too happy but it seemed that there was nothing he could do about it.
'Maybe you should take her to the council.' Chocolove stated. 'They could help you out.'
'But… she wouldn't approve.' Shadow muttered.
'I believe you should.' Amidamaru said clearly. 'It would be best for her and it would give her a better chance of recovery.' Shadow sighed before nodding.
'I will need some help.' He smiled hopefully.
'Well it looks like she's attached to Ren right now. So he can carry her.' Anna growled.
'What! No!' Ren cried but was silenced suddenly by a glare from Anna. 'Fine then.'
'Yoh you go with him and make sure that the council understands that they owe us for this.' Anna ordered. Yoh stood up with Ren and Krystal who was still leaning heavily on Ren. 'Are you going or not?' Immediately, the small party and their respective spirits began to wander off.
'That Anna is quite frightful.' Shadow remarked.
'Master Ren is not afraid of her.' Bason said proudly.
'Really?' Shadow asked. 'Ren, you must be incredible brave.' He smiled at the boy and looked at Krystal again, his worry still growing. He could not heal her completely and now he too was vulnerable. She had to do the next part alone.
Yay! 4th chappie done
Sorry it took so long to write, ive had lots of exams recently
Hopefully the next one will be up faster
