Disclaimer: I don't own Konjiki no Gash Bell or anything related to it at all whatsoever... I just own Kalu. :3
A Gift from the Dark
Chapter 30
Lost
"Idiot," murmured Zophise with a grin as he watched Brago stand up. Both held out their hands as a purple and light pink energy began to gather in both. They both charged towards another as their spells shot out from their palms.
There was a loud explosion as dust scattered across the area. Kalu could no longer see what was going on but could sense her father and Zophise somewhere amongst the dust…. As it died down she saw them fighting once more. She watched silently as Brago quickly punched Zophise square in the face and then darted forward again as the other jumped back.
Quickly, the evil demon took a step to the side, avoiding Brago's assault, and then thrusted his own curled up fist in the back of his head. The mamodo instantly fell but rolled out of the way as Zophise's foot thrashed down to the ground.
Brago stood up, spat on the ground, and glared as he defended himself from the oncoming Radom attack. He received multiple scratches on his arms as he held them up for defense when the spell reached him, but he ignored the pain and continued glowering.
"You're the one who's been spreading rumors about me and trying to capture Kalu, aren't you!" inquired the Dark Mamodo angrily.
Zophise merely chuckled as he cracked his knuckles. "Why of course, Brago, have you just realized that?"
Brago growled and instantly jumped forward, throwing his balled up fist as hard as he could at Zophise's face. His hand was stopped and the other turned him around, grabbed the other hand, and pulled both arms behind his back. Brago growled as Zophise pushed him to the ground as he stepped on his head.
"Bastard…" muttered Brago as he shot another glare. "Why Bring Kalu into this?"
"I told you, Brago," hissed Zophise as he put more pressure on the mamodo's back, "She was the perfect tool for getting revenge on you and that human. Knowing that your precious daughter was captured, you would be outraged, just as you are now." Zophise smirked as Brago let out a low, angry snarl. "See what I mean?"
"Zophise, you—"
Brago didn't finish his sentence. Zophise thrust the other's head into the ground and then leapt off his back as Brago jumped up once more. He shot him another look before both of his hands rose into the air.
"Nobody ever threatens my family," hissed Brago. Suddenly two energies shot out from Brago's hand, and the spell known as Rior Reis shot out at Zophise who blocked it with a flaming shield. Brago growled as he tried to put more power into the attack, but suddenly it was called off as Zophise sent a Gigano Radom from behind the shield.
"Damn!" hissed Brago as he took impact, the shot fired from Zophise sending him to the ground with more unpleasant curses soon following.
Off to the side, Kalu's eyes widened when she saw her father take the hit. Her mind was screaming out to him, trying to see if he was OK, but all that she managed to speak out was a small gasp that went unheard. She could feel her strength within her disappearing every minute. She kept feeling weaker and weaker… Her mind was going on meltdown.
That… that guy Daddy is fighting… Why is he beating him? Can't Daddy win? He beat him before! The only one who won against him was Zatch! WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? Kalu squeezed her eyes shut as she continued to ponder. Daddy can win… Daddy can win… I know that he'll win!
Brago stood up, blood trickling down from his forehead and from some other scratches on his body. How did he get so powerful, wondered Brago, did he really get this strong since the last time we fought? Or… have I gotten weaker?
"Fool, you should just die!" shouted Zophise as he raised his hand. Another blue energy whip formed in his palm as he swung it forward. It wrapped around Brago's legs, burning him at the same time as he let out a yell and was brought into the air when Zophise flung him upward. The ground trembled underneath everyone's feet as he took the whip and smashed it on the ground, Brago coming down along with it.
He sputtered out another curse as the process went over again, each time the mamodo landed heavily on the ground he received another cut or two and was thrown back into the air until one time he thrust his hand in a downward motion, sending a Gravirei attack down on Zophise.
This caught him off guard so he let go of the whip, which vanished, and fruitlessly tried to block himself with his arms. However, he was far too late. Gravity began to pound against him, causing him to shriek and be forced to the ground.
Brago landed on his feet with a smirk as he watched the other get pummeled with his attack. This time, though, he didn't wait for Zophise to stand back up. He raised his right arm and placed his left on top of it and then sent out an Ion Gravirei spell hurtling towards the evil demon.
The trees, plants, rocks, and all foliage were destroyed as the pressure around the area increased. There were loud crashes and smashing sounds as everything in Brago's path was destroyed. Kalu opened her eyes just in time to see her father shoot out the attack.
That's the spell I shot out yesterday at Kenny, she though to herself. I… I suppose I've inherited all of Daddy's spells…. Kalu slowly blinked and watched as the fight went on. Her father was now charging at Zophise once more. Her purple orbs wandered to the destroyed section of the woods. I'm like him, she mused. I'm just like Daddy… I can do what he can do… But… Am I more like him than Mamma…?
Kalu closed her eyes as tears splashed down her face. I wish I didn't have these powers… I just want to be normal with a normal life… I'm always getting into trouble with them and I have no friends… Emma is dead… and Zatch is somewhere… She opened her eyes once more as they contracted. Why isn't he here…? Every time Daddy and I come here without telling him he arrives, so why hasn't Zatch shown up yet? I've been here since yesterday!
The hybrid continued to question herself why the King wasn't there as the fight between Brago and Zophise continued. It seemed as though both were having a hard time now trying to defeat each other.
Brago had severe cuts and bruises all over his body. His arms were scratched and he had a large cut on his face with blood trickling down his forehead. Zophise didn't seem to be having as much trouble as Brago, however, but he was still having a tough time defending himself and bringing the fight to an end. Although he remembered everything from his last fight with him back in the Battle for King, Brago was stronger than he remembered.
Crimson eyes narrow, Brago growled and took another deep breath before he charged towards Zophise. He just wanted the battle to end so he could take Kalu home with him and go find Sherry.
Speaking of Sherry…
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Out about a mile or two away from where the fight was going on, Sherry was running through the woods of the Mamodo World, trying to find where she was. She could hear some explosions going on but she had no idea where they were coming from. It seemed as though it echoed around the entire area around her without giving a distinct clue as to where its origins were.
She suddenly tripped over a root that she noticed a little too late. The blonde tumbled to the ground and landed face first in the dirt, but managed to have her hands fly out first on sheer instinct.
Slowly lifting her head up, she turned her azure gaze behind her and cursed as she pulled her foot free from the root. "Damn," she muttered. "Stupid root… I'm never going to find them!"
After a few more seconds she managed to untangle her foot from the root's grasp and make sure she didn't twist her ankle. She didn't. Sitting up, Sherry sighed and shook her head. This is hopeless, she thought to herself. There's no way I can find them like this… Brago is off somewhere, probably fighting Zophise, and Kalu is defenseless. Damn it!
Slowly the woman stood up and glanced behind her but only saw that nobody was there. With a sigh, she turned around and was about to walk forward when she stopped in the middle of her tracks, her eyes sharply focused on the sight in front of her. Right ahead of her was a mamodo that looked somewhat like a wolf… It bared its teeth at her as it took a step forward.
Instantly, Sherry recognized this mamodo. It was one that she and Brago had fought during the Battle for Mamodo King… During the fight, she was almost attacked but Brago jumped in the way of it – getting his arm sliced off in the process (Sherry grimaced at this memory). In that period of designated time, she was slowly starting to fall for Brago, but it was a while before he really loved her back… In fact, it was probably sometime after the defeat of Zophise before their very first kiss…
The blonde took a step backwards as she stared wide eyed at the mamodo before her. "Great, now what?" she mused aloud. Suddenly Furigaro inhaled a deep breath before releasing jagged shards of ice which shot out at Sherry.
As quickly as she could the woman jumped out of the way but lost balance and fell on the ground, dodging the assault but barely missing it. A small bit of her dress was ripped as she tumbled to the ground, landing on her back. Again, she cursed and then looked back up at the mamodo which was slowly inching nearer and nearer.
"What do you want?" she asked, slowly starting to stand up. Just great, she mused to herself as she frowned, looking upon the demon before her. I can't fight him now... I need to conserve my strength so I can help out Brago...
Furigaro said nothing but stared at her through his baggy hair before snarling angrily and raising his clawed fists into the air and bringing them down upon the blonde. Her eyes widened.
Avoiding the attack, Sherry jumped out of the way quickly and began to run as fast as she could away from the scene. Furigaro regained his balance and stood up strait before he followed the human but suddenly was knocked over as a burst of lightning shot out from nowhere.
Sherry stopped running and turned around with wide eyes, well recognizing that lightning attack. Could it be that he was here…?
Out from the trees stood the Mamodo King himself, staring hard at Furigaro with his shining amber eyes. "What do you think you're doing?" he shouted, stepping forward. The mamodo didn't say anything but backed up a little as he spotted the Lightning Mamodo. Quickly he ran off into the trees, leaving Zatch shaking his fist at him as he ran ahead. "Yeah, you better run!" he shouted.
A sigh of relief escaped Sherry's lips as she put a hand to her forehead, which had a few beads of sweat forming on her skin. Without Brago there she feared that she would have been killed... Although she herself could put up quite a good fight, she didn't stand a chance against a mamodo by herself that had its full powers and no need of a book. She turned her attention to Zatch, whom was now looking at her with an odd look.
"Hi, Sherry, what are you doing here in the Mamodo World?" inquired the King, tilting his golden head to the side. "Did Brago bring you here?"
Sherry nodded her head, and then rapidly began to inform the King of what was going on. "Yes—we came here because Zophise has captured our daughter, she's here in the Mamodo World!" spoke the woman, "He said that Brago and I both had to come here, but in the process we were separated, and now I think he's fighting him…"
Zatch Bell listened as Sherry continued to explain a little more. He nodded his head, his amber eyes wide and serious all the while. After the woman was done the mamodo spoke, "So, Kalu's here? I kind of figured as much… I was just headed towards the direction where I sensed some others fighting, and then that's when I sensed somebody else here. I knew it wasn't a mamodo so I came and found you being attacked," explained the Mamodo King. He then smiled brightly, completely contrasting against the mood of the situation. "I guess it's a good thing I found you, huh?"
"Yes, but could we please go find my daughter?" asked Sherry worriedly. "I need to find her!"
"Sure!" Zatch said bubbly, but then that appearance vanished and was replaced with a serious look. He motioned Sherry to follow him with his hand and they both began to head in a different direction. "Come on, let's go look for Kalu!"
I've decided to be odd todayand put my A/N's down here for a change. n.n Eheheheh...
Err... sorry for the long update, everyone! I've been, err... rather... busy, if you will, with a lot of stuff. n.n' Yeah.. gomen.
Plus this fight scene wasn't the easiest thing in the world to write and i wanted to see if i could get some inspiration to work on the next chapter as well - which i haven't had much luck in (What?You seriously thought that i'd make Zophise get his arse kicked this easily?)
Speaking of which, i'm wondering exactly how long i'll end up making this fight... I'm stuck with the next chapter, trying to think of ways to make the fight more interesting without it just being the ol' "hit and run, hit back a few more times and be hit again" thing.
I do so hope that this fight wasn't terribly boring... Eh...
And then i've been editing the idea that i had originally had for around the ending... Realized i thought it was too cheesy so i slightly altered it to make it much, much better and not lame like the old one was (the new one isn't lame, i promise you, i swear!). But now that i have the new idea i'm wondering on some things i should do for the last chapter and the epilogue... OK, i'm thinking to myself as i type. I'll stop rambling now. n.n
Well, anyway, leave your comments and be honest! Tell me what'cha think of zis chappy!
Oh, n' what did y'all think of episode 47? I think it rocked! But they cut out too much stuff in it. -.-
There i go again... ignore me. BYE!
