Enter the Lord of Darkness

Continued…

As she finished her reading to him for the night his hand gripped hers slightly. Gasping she watched his face contort, as he looked up at her.

"Genki your alright." Her exclamation joyous as she hugged him.

"Not sure alright is the word. I feel horrible."

"Just rest love, I will do what I can to keep you cool." Once again changing the towel on his head and neck for cooler ones. His lips formed a smile.

"I heard your reading and praying Holly. Thank you. I rejoice in this pain for what God has accomplished in us both." He felt her hand gentle stoke his jaw line.

"I was so afraid I might lose you."

"Yet you put all your faith in God when you needed it the most. You're an excellent wife and you'll be a great Christian as your faith grows." She smiled to him, leaning down, gently her lips met his. A gasp of sorts escaped him as he felt her love again.

"Genki I'm glad I have pleased you." Her words soft as she pulled back. "Rest, your wounds are still bad."

"I know I can feel that. I also feel Aaka's cure, for it's moving in my flesh." Holly shivered at the thought of feeling such a thing. Suddenly she felt his hand on her cheek. "It's not as bad as you believe. They aren't hurting me at all. Actually there is relief where they are eating." A tear escaped her.

"Aaka said they would help you with your pain." The door swung open and Aaka smiled at them.

"Its great to see you awake Genki." Coming over her hand touched Holly's shoulder gently. Then she inspected Genki, unwrapping his bandages she looked over what was happening in his wounds. Holly made a face and felt sick at the sight. She felt Genki's hand make her eyes connect with his.

"Holly I know it looks bad but don't despair. Relax Hun Aaka knows what she is doing." With a smile the older woman took a scarping blade to his wounds. Cleaning each thoroughly, before placing the maggots back in and rebandaging his wounds. "Well they are getting much better. Looks like things are working out. You're strong Genki. You could have died from blood poisoning. Komodo dragons are deadly."

"I am aware of that. I knew what I was doing when I fought him in that manner." Holly's eyes caught his with a concerned glance.

"He'll be fine child let him rest. Genki you are bed bound till I say otherwise. You can get up only for necessity. Other then that say still and let the maggots do their job. I must go to the lab now." They nodded watching her go.

"Genki why did you do that when you knew the risks?"

"I weighed the options, it was the best I had. I wasn't about the let him hurt you or our daughter love. I knew I could possibly die but I also knew there was a good chance Aaka's experience would save me."

"That was a big risk Genki."

"I know love. I'm sorry." Her hand touched his wounded shoulder.

"If I had lost you I couldn't go on."

"You could for our daughter Hun. I know you're very strong."

"I wouldn't want to."

"I know love but you could." His eyes focused on her. "Come lay with me love. I have missed your body next to mine." A smile crossed her lips as she climbed in with him. The bible now lay on the table next to them. His arms surrounded her, she carefully moved so she would not hurt him.

"I have missed your presence next to me as well." his lips caught hers in an instant. She relaxed with a smirk, letting him have her for now, knowing he needed her as much as she needed him. When their lips parted, his lingered a moment before totally separating. "Rest now Genki. You need it."

"I will with you here." His eyes closed and he was instantly out. Neither had realized how exhausted he was. She changed his towels once more before resting her self.

As the week went on Genki's strength built. The bacterium was finally defeated, the maggots removed. Aaka left a moment then came back with her husband.

"Armaoq will heal your wounds." The old male cut his paw began to pray. His hands glowed a dull gray then placed them on Genki's wounds. Within minutes the wounds vanished leaving deeply scared skin but nothing else. He grinned to the old wolf.

"Thank you"

"Your welcome son. You've earned it." He left after that and Aaka left with a wink to them both.

"I'm so glad you made it through" he felt his lover hug him fiercely.

"I told you I would be" he smiled, "now we both have scars"

"Yes that's true" his hands undid her shirt carefully and checked over her wounds. With Armaoq's added help they had healed within much faster and more securely then they would have naturally. "Your stitches will have to remain for now but at this rate they will be out very soon." His fingers ran over her wounds making her shiver. The wounds were still very pink. But the bruising was gone. "You'll have more scars for your collection though."

"I didn't know I have a collection." She smirked to him playfully.

"Well you do now." His fingers traced her scar making her shiver again.

"You can always make me want you Genki. But you heard my prayer we need to do what the bible says." He closed her shirt and pulled her to him.

"Yes I know you are right. But we can still have fun you know. God never said anything about a married couple not being able to have some fun from time to time." She giggled,

"More like every night with you."

"I'm not that perverse dear." She shook her head with a roll of her eyes.

"We do have to fight Mu still."

"I am well aware of that. But we all need to rest for now. It'll take everything we have to fight him. We have to be in the best form to win this."

"Do you still want to leave the monsters and soldiers behind."

"It may be a wise decision. I do not want them on my conscience if I screw up and get them kill. I care for them too much for that." His lover remained silent for a while in deep thought.

"Genki lets speak with them about this. They may not be very helpful but it's possible we could do your other plan."

"What ever you wish dear."

"It would make sense to have them as the secondary line if we fail. Or even alternate between us so we can all have short breaks in between."

"There will be no time for breaks Holly. This is all or nothing. Do not let your guard down."

"Relax Hun. We have time yet."

"But that is slowly slipping away. We will have to act fast to beat him."

"Did the rawhi strike us?"

"Yes, Holly it did. You blacked out when it did and so did I but Aaka told me we got hit with it."

"Our power should increase right?"

"Yes, but I am unsure if it'll be enough."

"There are no guarantees in life love. We'll make it."

"As long as we are one, and everyone is a team we will."

Dianna paced restlessly as Hasuka drank some liquor. Everyone's nerves were on end since their leaders were hurt. Dianna was very concerned about the two, especially Genki since he was like a brother to her.

"Dianna sit down Hun. Pacing won't help them." Looking over at her love she sighed and came to sit with him. His arms gently held her as she took his cup and had a drink.

"I'm just worried about them…."

"I know love I know." They all looked to Aaka and Armaoq as they entered the room.

"They are both fine. Genki is over his illness and is recovering very nicely. Armaoq healed his wounds so all that's left is for him to recover from fighting the illness now. Holly is healing very nicely and her stitches can come out probably at the end of the week." Everyone heaved a huge sigh of relief. "You all may visit but not at the same time please."

"And when are we going to attack Mu?" Pixie boldly asked.

"You would have to ask them. They are the leaders after all. Besides right now both are thinking of recovering rather then fighting. They seem exhausted still. The rawhi is taking its toll. I think we all need to rest and I'm sure they will inform us of what is happening very soon." She went to her husband and sat down with him to relax. Dianna rose and dragged Hasuka to their room. Grabbing the documents they had found they went to visit their leaders.

When they entered they realized Genki and Holly were dozing but both noticed their presence. Looking up from their slumber they beckoned the couple to them.

"I was hoping you would visit." Genki spoke softly, sleeping his voice.

"We have something to discuss with you if you do not mind." Hasuka replied gently.

"Of course we don't" Holly smiled to them.

"Well we found many files on Mu. We've been going over them together while you rested. Mu seems to be in a facility hundreds of miles away. He's been given a human form, which we have a picture of. He has already gained a lot of power by killing but they also have him doing something else." Dianna hesitated to speak of it.

"And that is?"

"With his human form they are using him to…reproduce his kind." Genki was speechless for a moment.

"He's raping young girls to impregnate them?"

"Unfortunately yes." Holly shuddered, just thinking of what it would be like to bear that monsters young made her sick. She felt a reassuring hand rub her side reminding her that she was safe.

"Genki you know we will have to destroy his offspring to prevent a reoccurrence." Hasuka spoke factually and Genki knew it. His eyes averted a moment, thinking.

"Hasuka there is no evidence that his offspring are a threat."

"They have his blood line."

"And you know very well my father was much different then I am. I am nothing like him. If they end up like their mothers and learn love I doubt they will cause problems. The problem with Mu was is he never learned to love. He was created to hate and war, to destroy. He didn't get a fair chance in life to decide what he was to do. If I had been created like that with out knowing love I doubt I would be a good guy now." Dianna studied him a moment.

"You can't do it can you?" Holly watched the exchange thinking on what Genki had said. * He is right Mu never knew love. But would it have changed him? *

"No, I can't kill a child Dianna. Any true Christian could not kill a child. Children are innocent of all sin and wrong, they are pure and to be cherished."

"Not even if they child is a murders son!" Hasuka was upset now, Dianna held him back.

"Hasuka in the bible it told us children are innocent or all wrongs, they are pure whether their parents are or not. You cannot tell me in one hundred percent confidence that his off spring will be like him. I will not take such a risk and kill the innocent."

"What if your wrong though."

"What If YOU are wrong. Killing the innocent is worse then waiting and seeing. If you do not believe me look at the scriptures."

"But…" Dianna covered his mouth with her hand.

"Behave." She ordered, "Genki we will wait. I could not bring my self to kill a child either. However I do have a request on this."

"What is it?"

"Pray; send a prayer asking what the right path is. Ask what we are to do concerning the children and let God decide."

"I will do that." Holly kept silent not sure really what to think. * I can understand Genki's view but will a loving mother be enough… *

"Hun, I understand what you say but what happens if the mothers want nothing to do with them. After all they were forced into bearing these children."

"We will speak with the mothers about that when the time comes. We can't force them to love their children but we can aid in finding a parent who would love them." Dianna handed him the papers she had found and dragged her husband out of the room before he started up again.

"Genki I'm not sure that waiting is a good idea. No one will adopt a child of Mu's…"

"You don't know that for sure."

"I do know one in this world…"

"Who said they had to be in this world?" Holly looked horrified a moment.

"Mu took my father from me. He destroyed so many lives. Are you willing to let it happen again? In your world no less?"

"No but if I kill his children, it would be like killing our own daughter. A child is pure when born. He or she has done nothing wrong at that point. No sin, only purity and innocence." Holly looked down.

"It's not the same to me." His hand made her look at him.

"I know its not. I know there is still a lot of pain in your heart but as a Christian you must forgive and forget. Do not pass along this hatred to our child Holly." Her eyes showed her regret but also unwillingness to forgive him. Genki leaned forward, making her lips meet his softly. Her eyes closed with his as he let his love pour out to her. * Lord, help her to forgive and let go of this hate. Please help me to make the right decision about these children. * When she finally pushed him back her eyes had softened and her body relaxed.

"Genki it'll take some time for me to ever forgive him for the pain he caused me."

"Then pray about it. Ask for help and guidance. But you can't blame someone else for what he did even if they are related." She lay her head against his shoulder unsure she if could or not.

"I'll pray Genki but I can't guarantee anything."

"If you want to be a true Christian you'll have to let go of that hate Holly."

"But how can I?"

"I want you to read Romans 12:9 - 21 again. It states 'Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.' If you don't believe me go read it like I have asked."

"You memorize verses?"

"At times. When I feel they are important to my growth." She lay with him thinking about it for a while.

"I want so much to please you Genki… and our Lord but if I forgive him and he kills someone close to me again…"

"Then turn the other cheek. Don't let hate into your heart again Holly. Pain may be there but Jesus promised we'd never be alone.

"I know. We need to have the others get ready soon…"

"Yes you are right. We have all relaxed long enough to be fit. And your stitches are fine now. No need to wait any longer. By the time we are done traveling to his hide out your stitches can be taken out." They rose and left to speak with the others.

Two days later everyone was ready to go. They traveled even further north on foot, Genki pushed everyone hard with a plan to rest a few days once they were within proximity to gain their strength back. Once three days had passed several of the monsters had collapsed into the snow. Forcing the group to stop for a few days. This had took its toll on Genki's wearing patience. Holly calmed him each night reminding him that they were not beast soldiers and had not been trained for this. When the group finally trudged within sight of the chamber containing Mu they stopped. Genki found an ice cavern for them all. Off by himself he meditated over his bible, praying in his mind that he would make the right decisions. Holly walked into the room with a smile then came to sit next to him. He knew she was there but did not break his meditation. Holly, used to this from him, waited patiently reading from the chapter he had told her to re-read. After reading the verse he had recited and a few others she too began to meditate. Genki finished his meditation and smiled seeing Holly doing the same thing. * She is growing stronger with each day in her faith. I can see that the Lords seed of word is growing nicely in her heart. He will use her for great things some day. * Holly's eyes opened to peer over at his smiling face.

"Love is something wrong?"

"No nothing at all. I'm just very proud of you. You are do everything you can to grow in Christ and I'm proud of to you for your efforts."

"Thank you, Genki, that means a lot to me." She leaned against him softly and his arms automatically moved to hold her. "Our child will be born in three months."

"I know love. Were within 10,000 ft of Moo's base. We'll beat him very soon then this will be all over."

"And his children?"

"God has yet to give me a sign on them. But I will trust His judgment."

"Alright." She rose quietly "come we need to rest my love. We all must rest for the fight ahead."

"Yes you are right." He got ready for bed despite the cool walls and floor of the ice cavern. This night he and Holly slept as beast soldiers not humans. Snuggling with each other they purred their affections and nuzzle each other with love before drifting off. As for all the others they had already gone to sleep exhausted from the days travels and knowing they would need all the strength they could get.

A week passed before Genki deemed the group fighting ready. He gathered everyone together and with a glance to Holly, he explained their strategy.

"All monsters and soldiers who are not phoenixes, will hold back and be in the second attack wave. If we phoenixes can not beat Mu the second wave will strike so we can rest a bit then were will strike to give the second wave a rest. In this manner we will alternate till we are either annihilated or victorious. Every one understand?" they all nodded in silence. "His main weak points are his eyes, belly, groin, and his mouth. Be ready to attack any of those areas. If we can keep him from flying that would be best so all phoenixes must attack his hard armor wings first to prevent flight. Alright any questions?" dead silence filled the room. "Good then lets go and win this once and for all."

"Yeah!" they all shouted. Each readied themselves in a different manner but all were geared up and ready to fight within the next hour. Dianna and Hasuka had some special moments alone before returning no one asked what for they all knew. With all ready to go Genki lead them up the slope once again in knee deep snow. Trudging on towards a victory in his mind he began to pray * Lord please let us all come out of this in victory. Let our child know peace, and help me to make the right decisions. * Holly knew he was praying and sighed * Lord protect us all *.

When they reached the base they all picked up the pace running toward what seemed like victory and the final battle of all. Interrupted but countless enemy soldiers. Genki gunned down his enemy with a cold heart. Holly followed suit though she hurt with each bullet fired. Once all soldiers were out of the way they ran toward the main building. All of the sudden the earth beneath them shook and the ground cracked open. Genki grabbed Holly and Mocchi before they fell and sat them on solid ground. A cloud of dust rose as a crash sounded before them, the building that once stood laid in ruin on the ground. Mu's scarlet eyes shown though the dust as he rose from the depths of the laboratory. As the dust dispersed, blood could be seen on his claws and muzzle. He'd killed those who made him and now stood before the rebels ready to kill them as well.

"Time to die Rebels!" with a mighty roar that shook the ground he stepped towards them.

To be continued…..