Penance


Flying through a wall with the Hollow trying to bite his head, Ken gave a vicious right hook which made the hollow snarl above him.

Watching the hollows two tail appendages move to impale him, a Chain wrapped around his left foot before pulling him between the hollows legs, happily avoiding the attack before being yanked onto his feet to slide to the side of the FUCKIN GHOST RIDER HIMSELF… and glowing child?.

Giving a nod which he got back, ichigo and Kanonji stood at their sides while the hollow wretched itself free to turn to us, howling at the quartet.

Looking to the Ghost rider who gave his own howl in return, Ken lunged forward with the Rider following his action.

Flexing his claws out while the hollow leaped at him, Loki dropped to a slide with his hands lashing out in a X attack, the hollow convulsed in pain before being slapped aside by a glowing hot chain, courtesy of the Ghost rider who gave a snarl, swinging his chain wildly, Ken rushed forward while grabbing the end of a chain, confusing the rider until Ken rushed around the hollow which gave a confused growl of it's own until Ken slid in a circle, trapping the hollows arms, it gave a yelp while thrashing wildly.

Forcing Ken to keep his grip tight on the VERY HOT CHAIN!.

Seeing this, Ichigo rushed forward with Kanonji.

Turning to them, the hollow opened it's mouth with energy building up, directly at Kanonji who stared in alarm.

Growling at the obvious Cero, Ken slammed the Omnitrix dial before he felt his height increase, feeling his skin toughen up and a shell growing over his body.

Burnout took the stage as he whipped the chain, resulting in the hollow falling backwards with it's cero firing into the roof.

Flying towards the Rider who returned his chain to his jacket, Burnout looked to the right to see Ichigo leap into the air with his Zanpakutō raised to strike…

If not for it to get caught in the ceiling.

"YOU IDIOT!" moving to help Ichigo, the Rider stared as the hollow got up , shaking it's head with a growl, it gave the rider a look before fleeing.

The rider and Kanonji following suit as Ken tore Ichigo free.

"You idiot, swinging a large weapon in an enclosed space, should have gone for a side swipe!" moving to run after the two, Ken frowned at seeing the little girl on the motorcycle humming away the night, Burnout stopped short to stare at the girl who waved happily.

Waving awkwardly at the child, Burnout looked up to the sound of fighting above.

Grabbing Ichigo with both arms, Burnout crouched low before leaping through the roof, appearing between the three combatants, Burnout inhaled before throwing fire at the hollow form his mouth.

Dropping Ichigo on his feet, the teen rushed around his attack to finally strike it's face.

Making the hollow yelp at only getting a deep gash, the Rider swung a chain around it's neck. Making the hollow gag before it's hollow form faded away, showing the human soul beneath, making Kanonji stop in alarming horror before the soul was released.

Seeing the spirit lay weak, Ken and the Rider shared a look as Ichigo performed the Konso.

Seeing Ichigo move to explain to Kanonji, Burnout noticed a light shine through the window, remembering the camera's outside while looking to the Rider, the two had a stare down before Ken gave chuff before moving to the floor below, flashing into Spectre, the Ectonurite vanished form sight to exit the Hospital, the rider following suit with surprising ease as the crowd heard Don's Laugh, Ken smiled as he flashed green before silently sneaking backinto the crowd, confusing Yoruichi as he smiled at her.

"How did you sneak back without anyone seeing you?" leaning forward to speak, he spoke smugly.

"Practice" stifling a laugh at his teasing words, Ken spotted Ichigo sneak into the crowd beside Rukia, the two made eye contact with Ken giving a subtle nod before Ken felt his shoulder tapped, turning with a frown, Ken blinked in confusion at the man before him beside a blue haired yellow sun coloured child smiling up at him.

"Nicholas Cage?" making the man frown at him while looking to a mirror conjured by the little girl, he gave a snort while turning back to Ken.

"Not exactly… can we talk cause I and a very curious guy have several questions" looking around with Evelyn standing ramrod straight at the man's presence, Ken spoke firmly.

"Can I have your word you and a certain guest whoever it is wont hurt her?" rubbing Evelyn's back to help her calm down, the man took one look at her before his eyes narrowed with a glow before they relaxed with a frown.

"Hmm, we won't have any problems" seeing Evelyn visibly relax with a sigh of relief, Johhny Blaze spoke with a confused look.

"So… mind explaining whats been going on in Japan lately?" looking around for what could be the first time tonight, Ken shrugged.

"Ghosts being a bother, Demons called hollows running amok, my apparent magic making them visible to basically everyone at random times… this is a typical day for us" nodding to Blaze, the ex-stuntman gave an amused look while Dawn poked Ken in the stomach.

"You have Klarion's magic?" tensing up at the name of the dead chaos god, Ken looked down at her before looking to his hands.

"Evelyn… call Hope please" seeing the demoness hastily bring out her phone, Ken stood with a panicked look to his eyes.


It had been a good week after the whole show royale passed for Johhny, and for once he felt himself genuinely relax after so long with Evelyn setting up wards to hide his presence, thus allowing Johhny to actually relax from all the demons chasing him to cause him trouble, but for the moment thought…

Giving a yawn as he sat on the couch of Ken's current living arrangements, Johhny and Dawn were sipping hot Chocolate while Ken was sitting on a stool with Evelyn pacing back and forth with her eyes scanning his body.

"How didn't I notice this before?" looking to the demoness as she stared into Ken's eyes, her own making them glow in return.

"Notice what?" watching as the demoness began pacing again, she spoke while running a hand through her hair.

"You're essence, a human pheromone every succubus can sense has been changing and I never noticed until now, and with the underground saying Klarion had gone off the hellwire, Ken what exactly did you do when you fought Klarion?" seeing Ken frown in thought, he gave a wince while rubbing his throat.

"I remember it all being hazy, but I can distinctly remember my mouth clamping down tightly on something before ripping it off and eating, My mind was so wild I couldn't think straight other than remember… Haylee dying" looking down at the floor, Evelyn frowned in worry before bringing him into an embrace.

"It's ok Ken, we just have to keep looking for her soul" nodding while returning the embrace, Ken inhaled her scent before they turned to the door as a rap echoed from it.

Moving to open it, Evelyn stepped aside to allow Hope Fidelum entry, her suitcase dragging behind her before she let it go to zoom straight to Ken, making him stare at her firmly, her eyes scanned Ken before she cursed.

"Whatever is happening I can't reverse the symptoms, it's already taken root within his being and essence" watching Hope step back with an annoyed look, Ken spoke.

"Will my essence harm anyone I come into contact with?" seeing Hope frown, she shook her head while hugging Ken.

"No, from what I can see and sense it's linked to you're mind" feeling Ken relax in her embrace, she felt his arms snake around her calmly.

"So no magical poisoning for you girls?" snorting at his question, Hope spoke.

"If you had that condition we'd be in the Magical Hospital by now" raising a brow at the magician, Ken spoke.

"Magic Hospital?" seeing Hope nod while moving to set her Suitcase down, she stopped at seeing Dawn holding the said Suitcase to her with a bright smile…

Before Hope held her firmly in her arms while turning to Ken.

"Whose child is this cause I'm adopting her?" getting a snort from Johnny, Hope turned to him before she visibly flinched at his presence.

"Zarathos… wait, no not the imposter, someone else…" getting a frown from Johnny as Hope set Dawn down, she approached Blaze with her hands glowing.

"May i?" giving her a look, Johnny spoke.

"What are you doing?" seeing Hope shrug, she spoke to placate his mind.

"Just a simple spell to reveal memories, but I'm not aiming for yours" with that she touched his temples as he looked down in thought.

Making him seize up with Hope jumping away from him as he suddenly caught fire, shaking her hands as they had a blue glow, Ken moved to her defense as The Ghost rider stood up with his flames a cerulean blue.

Holding it's head with a gutteral whimper.

Dawn watched the sight before the Rider's head snapped towards Ken with a snarl.

Flickering into his face with Ken calmly looking into the fiery skull.

The Rider stared back before relaxing.

Looking to it's hands, it spoke in a deep raspy voice.

"The voices… no more pain" looking to Hope who hid behind Ken, she hid away again before the rider spoke.

"Mistress of Magic… thank you" turning to Ken who gave Hope a look of confusion, she gave a shrug until the Rider spoke to Ken who turned back.

"You… you have taken a Burden upon you're shoulders" shrugging as the flames faded away, Ken spoke.

"Wouldn't be the first time I hear that" watching as Johnny fell onto the couch with a stunned look to his face, he spoke.

"I have had an Angel in my head this whole time" looking to Ken, he spoke while pointing to Hope who relaxed.

"You better keep her safe, otherwise the angels gonna have issues" shivering while gently holding his head, he spoke.

"And that you need to be careful with that chaotic magic, things are moving, and none of the good kind" feeling the looks, Hope, Evelyn and Yoruichi were giving him, Ken gave an internal yell of annoyance before moving to the fringe.

Bringing out two Jack Daniels, he held one to Blaze who took it with a shrug.

Opening it with a crack he went to drink before seeing Ken chugging down his much to the amusement of Hope and Evelyn.

And seeing him finish it in record time, Ken moved with a sigh.

"I'm going to get myself smashed, Hope you're coming with me, I've missed you" lifting her onto his right shoulder, Hope saw the amused look Evelyn gave her before shaking her head in amusement.

"Be gentle sweety" the only answer she got from Ken was for him to caress her ass through her jeans.

"I'll do my best, Mistress" getting a snort from Hope as the two moved up the stairs, the door being banged on made Ken groan as Rukia rushed in with urgency.

"Ken we need you as Back up!" stopping at seeing Ken midway up the stairs with Hope in his arms, all eyes gave her deadpan stares, with Ken cracking his knuckles with a smile promising Pain.

"Whose causing trouble this time?" before Rukia could explain the situation, Hope, Evelyn, Johnny and Ken perked up at sensing a wave of empty Reiatsu fill the air. Looking to Hope and Evelyn with wide eyes, they nodded with The Rider storming past a stunned Rukia.

Following his actions, Ken's eyes glowed at the fresh air pumped with Reiatsu, Yoruichi looked up to the sky with her eyes widening in alarming horror.

"SOME IDIOT USED HOLLOW BAIT!"

Rolling his shoulders with his armor covering his body, Ken spoke with a tired voice.

"Welp, time to clean the air"