A/N: Hey everybody! Originally, this was going to be the final chapter of Phoenix Talon…but there is too much stuff going on in this chapter so I had to cut it short and make the final, final chapter next one. This is just ending the fight between Jinpachi n the others as well as switching to Devil Jun and the others. Hope you liked the story and I'll start my thank yous next chapter.
Chapter 29: One fight ends.
Steve launched his strengthened fist at Jinpachi, but the hulking creature had caught his fist easily. Steve strained to release his fist from Jinpachi's grasp but to no avail. A sadistic smile crept onto Jinpachi's features and a panicked look appeared on Steve's. Before Jinpachi could even start to contemplate what he was going to do with Steve, Hwoarang had appeared out of nowhere and dealt a powerful kick to his jaw. The sudden strike caused him to let go of Steve, who snapped his fist back and rubbed his wrist. Steve shot an appreciative smile at Hwoarang. Hwoarang replied with a smirk that said "Just doing my job". The moment between friends was cut short as the sound of Christie's high pitched shriek shot through the air. She launched herself into the air, performed a flip and kicked him in the head. The attack was so powerful; it caused the hulking man to skid across the ground.
Miharu was at the receiving end, slightly crouched. She delivered one swift low sweep, two backhand slaps and a hook kick that sent Jinpachi into the air once more. This time, Julia rushed in. As Jinpachi came closer to the ground, Julia performed a quick punch, followed by and equally quick elbow. The final move sent him flying a few meters. The three girls came together and hi-fived each other for such teamwork.
Even after the barrage of attacks, Jinpachi was rising from the ground. The group was growing tired from constantly dishing out powerful attacks…and the attacks seemed to have no affect. Julia was pondering another solution to their problem. She noticed a large concrete slab that was teetering into the crater they were in. However, it needed more than just a slight push. Julia approached Hwoarang and Steve.
"I've got an idea." Julia began.
"Well, we'll do anything right about now." Steve said, before doubling over and resting his hands on his knees.
"See that slab of concrete?" Julia pointed towards the large chunk of concrete.
"You guys go up there and push it down here. Me and the others will try and get this guy aligned with it." Julia explained. Hwoarang nodded with understanding.
"Alrighty. Let's do this!" Hwoarang clapped his hands together.
"One more thing. Yell when the slab's coming down. Me, Christie or Miharu wouldn't wanna be in the path of it." Julia added. Steve gave a thumbs up.
"Will do." Steve assured and the two began climbing the crater to the top. Julia hurried off to join Christie and Miharu.
"When you hear Hwoarang and Steve yell, get out of this crater immediately. Got it?" Julia stated. Christie and Miharu looked slightly confused but they nodded in agreement. The three slid back into their fighting styles as Jinpachi started to head their way.
Christie ran up and performed a flawless cartwheel. Jinpachi had blocked it with ease and stomped on the ground furiously, the concrete debris smashing on impact.
"Guys! I-I can't move!" Christie said with panic. She had become paralyzed.
Miharu and Julia glanced at each other before sprinting towards Jinpachi before he could pull off anymore tricks. He was crouching…Julia, Christie and Miharu had definitely known that this was bad news. Miharu and Julia were no longer sprinting directly at Jinpachi but they had stepped to the side to make sure that they weren't in the path of the fireball that was going to erupt from his chest-mouth…but Christie had no way of dodging it. As soon as Miharu was close to Christie, she launched herself at Christie and tackled her to the ground. Julia had stopped abruptly as the fireball escaped Jinpachi.
"Thanks heaps, Miharu." Christie said as they were on the ground.
"You owe me big time, Christie." Miharu said jokingly as she rose from the ground. A sudden wail from Jinpachi had notified the two that he was behind them. Christie and Miharu turned around and fear was all that was on their face as Jinpachi towered over them. Julia had been there so she had tripped him up with a quick low sweep. Julia quickly looked up to see where they are compared to where the large bit of concrete was. Only about 10 more meters… Julia mentally noted.
Meanwhile, Hwoarang and Steve were climbing up the crater. Steve kept making quick glances back at the girls and Jinpachi, just making sure they were alright.
"Steve! Could you quit worrying about them and just get your ass up here?" Hwoarang called to Steve from the top, while Steve was a few meters into the crater.
"How did you get up there so quickly?" Steve questioned as he quickened his pace to reach the top.
"I didn't constantly glance at the others. Now let's just get rid of this weirdo once and for all." Hwoarang started walking around the rim of the crater, Steve following quickly behind. Soon, they reached a massive concrete slab that towered over both Hwoarang and Steve.
"All we need to do is give it a quick push and it'll be down there in no time." Steve stated, patting the rock with his palm.
"I think it'll need more than just a small push." Hwoarang looked up, considering the size of it.
"Nothing we can't handle, right?" Steve said, placing both his hands onto the block. Hwoarang followed after wards.
"PUSH!" Steve screamed as the two applied all their strength onto the slab of concrete. It started to loosen up a little but it needed much more. Steve placed his shoulder onto the block and applied all his weight onto it. Hwoarang was leaning against the block and steadied his feet on the ground and pushed. Their feet were sliding down the concrete rubble but they pressed on. After about a few minute's worth of hard pushing, the slab had teetered off the edge and started speeding towards the centre of the crater. Hwoarang stumbled backwards as he as leaning against the slab, but he managed to keep himself from falling after the slab.
"INCOMING!" Hwoarang cupped his hands and shouted as loud as he could.
Miharu, Julia and Christie got the idea and scurried away from Jinpachi. Jinpachi had turned around when he heard a rumbling sound and his face met solid concrete as it collided with him. It caused a small explosion with debris flying in all directions. What was left was a figure lying on the ground, defeated.
"Jules! Your plan worked!" Steve exclaimed as he skidded down the sides of the crater to meet up with her and the others.
"Did you ever doubt me?" Julia said with a smile on her face. Miharu was curious about the figure lying on the ground. It doesn't seem as huge as the one we had fought… Miharu cautiously moved towards the figure on the ground.
"Miharu! What the hell are you doing?" Hwoarang yelled but Miharu had ignored him. When she approached him, he seemed like nothing more than a frail old man. Miharu knelt down beside him and gently shook his shoulders.
"Hey. Are you alright?" Miharu asked gently. The old man opened his eyes to see Miharu's concerned expression.
"Thank you…young one. You and your friends have stopped the devil from destroying this planet." Jinpachi croaked, getting into a fit of coughing afterwards.
"Save your strength. We'll get you to a hospital." Miharu said.
"No need for that child. My time on this earth has come." Jinpachi said sadly. He closed his eyes and he instantly turned to sand. Miharu gasped and stared at the pile of sand in front of her.
Asuka, Kazuya and Jin were fighting a losing battle. Even though it was three against one, Devil Jun was much stronger and faster. Every attack that was thrown at her wascountered with throws and perfectly timed attack reversals.
Xiaoyu was watching from afar and she knew she needed to help. Asuka didn't drag me here just to watch the whole family problem. They need my help now. Xiaoyu thought. She crept closer to the fight and ducked behind another pillar to prevent herself from being seen. Xiaoyu peeked around the pillar to see Kazuya, Asuka and Jin facing away from her and Devil Jun facing towards her. She jumped out from behind the pillar and sprinted towards them.
"INCOMING!" Xiaoyu screamed when she was close enough. She could see the confused stares of Kazuya, Jin and Asuka as she jumped in the air and delivered 3 powerful kicks at Devil Jun. Xiaoyu flipped back and landed on her feet as Devil Jun went skidding back.
Xiaoyu turned to see an enraged Kazuya.
"I swear it wasn't my fault! I tried to help you but before I could get you back to the top, the time machine thing expired and I was taken back to the present!" Xiaoyu said quickly. Kazuya seemed like he was about to explode. Xiaoyu shrunk back, threatened by Kazuya.
"Dad. Now's not the time for this!" Asuka reminded. Kazuya still wasn't quite used to being called Dad.
"Xiao? What are you doing here?" Jin said seriously.
"Jin, just as Asuka said. Now's not the time." Xiaoyu said as she slid into her fighting stance. Devil Jun had stood up and was laughing menacingly.
"You're not the only one with tricks, Ling Xiaoyu." Devil Jun immediately switched into a stance that mirrored Xiaoyu's. Xiaoyu gasped as Devil Jun had charged towards Xiaoyu, quickly side-stepped and performed one of her graceful low sweeps (A/N: The same move which is the title of this fic :P). Xiaoyu was still recovering from the shock so she didn't block this move, causing her to perform a side wards flip. Devil Jun spun around and threw a foot over her shoulder to keep Xiaoyu in the air. Before Devil Jun could finish this combo, Jin had stepped in and threw a right punch to Devil Jun's side. Xiaoyu yelped as she hit the hard, marble floors. Devil Jun stood up quickly.
"I can use absolutely any fighting style I want." Devil Jun explained, a purple sword appearing out of nowhere as she switched to the fallen Yoshimitsu's stance. Devil Jun jumped high into the air and spun her sword around quickly, suspending her in mid air. Xiaoyu took a couple of steps back, eying Devil Jun in the air. She quickly stepped forward and sprung herself into a front layout. As Xiaoyu flipped over, her feet caught Devil Jun and they both plummeted to the ground. Both Xiaoyu and Devil Jun landed on their feet. Devil Jun switched stances yet again to something she didn't recognize. Her fists were raised and her left knee stuck out and was bouncing as she was bouncing. Devil Jun got into an array of quick and powerful jabs…and blocking was useless. Xiaoyu got knocked back onto the hard floor once more. Asuka ran towards Devil Jun.
"Here's something you won't see coming!" She screamed. Asuka spun around and elbowed Devil Jun in the face, which was not foreseen on Devil Jun's part. Devil Jun sprung back up and held out a palm at Asuka.
Asuka paused in mid move and she began the float as Devil Jun raised her palm.
"What the hell's going on?" Asuka desperately questioned as she tried to shake herself out of the hold that Devil Jun seemed to have on her (A/N: HAHA! Just thought of Star Wars…Jun is one with the force! Lol).
"I want to make this fight a little more interesting." Devil Jun said with a sadistic grin and slowly started to clench her fist. Soon, Asuka started screaming in pain and agony and her clothes turned into a sick blood red.
"No!" Jin screamed and launched himself at Devil Jun. Devil Jun raised her other hand and Jin froze in mid air too.
"I can release the Devil from anyone with the Devil gene." She explained as she had forced Jin to rise into the air. Jin's screams of agony followed Asuka's as tribal markings began forming on his torso. Kazuya knew he couldn't do anything to stop his children from transforming…all he could do was stand by and watch. Wings burst out of Asuka's spine, causing her to scream more. Her voice was also mutating along with her body.
"You maybe able to control them but you can't control me!" Xiaoyu shouted while twisting out of her back layout. She landed on Devil Jun's shoulders and whacked her face with all her strength. Devil Jun shrieked and brought her hands to her face reflexively. Asuka and Jin were released from Devil Jun's hold but Asuka was too far into her transformation to go back. Horns shot out of Asuka's temples, blood oozing down them. Her hands began changing into hard claws and lastly, her brown eyes had turned into ice, cold, white eyes.
Devil Asuka flew into the air and blindly laser beamed the ground. Kazuya, Jin and Xiaoyu dodged the deadly attack. Devil Asuka fell to the ground, looking dizzy after the attack. She regained her focus and targeted Devil Jun.
"Now this is more like it." Devil Jun said with a malicious grin.
A/N: Yeah, this whole thing was originally going to be the final chapter, where everything was crammed into this one chapter. I decided against the idea coz this story wud be a whole bunch of short chapters and then this extremely long one at the end….kinda odd aint it? Now, this story is definitely ending next chapter…ending with a lil epilogue chap. Hope u liked this chapter, coz I did :D REVIEW!