Chapter 9 - It's Not Over Yet

"FOLGORE!"

Kiyo, Megumi, their respective partners and Runaiko rushed towards the italian superstar.Kanchomé was kneeling beside him, panting.

Kouta, covering his shoulder wound slowly stood up and laughed faintly, "Synaku lied...he said you were quite weak. As much as it pains me to say this...he was wrong. You truly are the descendant of Incarus..."

Runaiko's glance shifted to Kouta, "How did you know Synaku and I faught them once...he never left my side!"

"He was my minion," Kouta replied.

Kiyo and Zatch were thinking the same thing: Milordo-Z.

"So how did you get your partner to dress up like that kid, huh!" Zatch said furiously.

"Excuse me?" Kouta replied, perplexed.

"We know who you are...Milordo-Z!" Kiyo said at his turn.

"I regret to inform you that I know nothing of who you are talking about. But yes, Synaku was one of my minions, as well as Hirosha. You see they were only catalysts in this large alchemic explosion we have encountered..." Kouta paused and grapsed his shoulder tightly as he grinned and bore the pain. He continued, "Their ancestors were in league with one of mine. I'm sure you know the story of Trewkin now. They were also defeated by the great Incarus.Glafyde (Hirosha's ancestor), Driniex (Synaku's ancestor) as well as my ancestor Trewkin were ally's in the great battle. Incarus was defeating demons left right and center and they all banned together to put a stop to him. Glafyde and Driniex were defeated at the same time, and Tewkin was the last of their fellowship to fall."

"Why didn't Hirohsa attack Kanchomé then!" Kiyo asked.

"And how come Synaku didn't burn his book when he had the chance!" Runaiko said

"Both valid questions that will be answered in time. Hirosha was to distracted by Zatch Bell and his everlong grudge against why he could not control lightning powers. Hirosha then focused more on Zatch and his partner (whom I assume is you, holding the red book and the sword) because they chanted the name of the man who defeated his ancestor years ago and were able to wield the power of the Mamodo King. He and Synaku had longed for this power for many years (ironically since it was forged by the very person they swore to destroy). Hirosha then tried getting this power, but he wanted it for his own malicious purposes and therefore his book refused him the right. He was eventually destroyed and my purpose for him was annulled. As for Synaku, I do not know why he did not finish off the Transformation Mamodo when he had the chance. Maybe because he wanted to harness the power for himself, which is why he executed his infamous Shadow Swap. But he too is now back in the Mamodo world, and is no longer of any use to me. You see they were both corrupted with the fact of wanting the power you somehow posessed, and it lead to their demise. I on the other hand am here to destroy that power not harness it, which is how we may have unlocked that special spell to give it to us in the first place..." Kouta finished his explination, grasped his shoulder a bit tighter, then grinned maliciously. Everyone thought he was done his speech, but he went on, "Schneider was supposed to help Synaku in his quest...But he did not care for revenge, so wherever he is, I hope his book has been burnt..."

Runaiko laughed, "I think you mean Ponygon, but I think there is a reason Synaku never finished Kanchomé off, it was because he didn't want you to either!"

Kouta began to laugh now, "Your theories amuse me, Human!"

Runaiko picked up Folgore's book, "I'll show you what my theory can do...Kanchomé stand up." The Mamodo obeyed, "SIRAIKU!"

The book began to glow black, until suddenly it was the same black book with silver lining that had once belonged to Synaku.

Kanchomé opened his mouth and launched a ball of black smoke towards Kouta.

"Whats this!" Kouta exclamed,"DEREK! GET UP!"

Kouta shook his partner, but nothing would happen. Kiyo and Megumi rose, swords in hand.

"No," Runaiko said. "Kanchomé wants to finish him, and I will make sure he will do it."

Kouta eyed Runaiko carefully, then took a stance in front of the book, protecting it once more. He then grabbed his shoulder which was still bleeding.

Runaiko grinned, "SIRAIKERUGA!" A cannon blast of black energy from Kanchomé'smouthlaunched at Kouta, hitting him right in the stomach.

"SYNAKU! YOU TRAITOR!" Kouta roared.

"Did it ever occur to you that Synaku never wanted to participate in this vengeance, just like his brother, Schneider. Maybe Synaku realised that in this battle there is a winner, and 99 losers. Maybe he accepted his defeat...and its time you do as well." Runako breathed in deeply, then roared:

"DIOGA TEOYAGRON!"

Kanchomé instrictively put his hands up into the air as a large sphere of dark energy and black flames appeared overhead. He lunged his arms forward throwing the attack at Kouta. He thought he had successfuly been able to burn to book when:

"GRISHIELD!" Derek had amoken, and opened the book. A large semi-sphere of energy had envelopped Kanchomé's large shadow sphere.

"He can STILL fight!" Kiyo exclaimed.

At this moment, Folgore began to stand, "Its useless a Runaiko..." He said, "Let Kiyo, Megumi and I handle this...Kanchomé, you will a have a your revenge..."

The Italian looked at the other two book keepers, and they all nodded. Runaiko nodded and stood back.

The three shouted: "GIGANO DRAGORUK!"

All three blades began to glow and in a magnificent display of lights and colours, a large dragon knight covered in armorgrasping a sword and shieldand bearing wings and an aura of angel stood above them.

"GRISHIELD!" Derek shouted as the large knight flew towards him, Kouta and the book.

The knight penetrated through the sheild and successfully attacked, knocking both down and lighting their book on fire. It was only a small piece of flame though, and had yet to be spread.

"Runaiko, let me finish it," Kanchomé said looking up at his secondary book keeper. Runaiko nodded.

Kanchomé put his hands on the book, "YAGRON!"

Black fire emerged from the Transformation Mamodo's hands as it engulfed the book.