Chapter 2: The Battle
"KAR'SEN!"
I grabbed Kanta-kun and dove off to a right, barely dodging having my leg being burnt off by a wave of flame. Kanta-kun got back up and shouted, "Say the spell!"
Quickly, I opened the book and read the word. "AN'KAR!"
Nothing happened. Gourney grinned—was that his name—and chuckled a bit. I grabbed Kanta-kun again and dove off left, barely getting hit once again. Kerro grinned too. Did I mention he had flaming red hair? Totally for his type.
"You have to say it like you want to hurt him!" Kanta-kun chided. I winced. I didn't feel like hurting those girls. I guess I did a little bit. "The book responds to negative feelings!"
"You're a newbie at this, huh?" Gournimo told me. I frowned. Was he making fun of me? He held his book up and ruffled Kerro's hair. "I met this little guy on the subway holding this book like it was all he had—which it is! Brought him home, learned about the Mamodo King and WHAM! We're suddenly the best partners for the world. He needs to get stronger and I need to get my taste of killing back—no cop can stop me now!"
"You kill… because you like to kill?" I asked, shading my eyes from him. He laughed maniacally.
"You catch on quick, eh, girl?" Gourrai asked. Tears were stinging my eyes and once Kanta-kun saw them, he glared at Gourbimbo. "Killing is the ONE thing I love more than money!"
I looked up, determination glinting in my eyes. My shoulders quivered as I held up the open book. "You're just ONE messed up guy, aren't you, Gourrnimino? You must love to molest little boys too, eh? Little boys like Kerro-kun, eh?"
"My name is Gournai and—"
'I don't mind,' Kerro answered with a slight grin. 'This is actually great. I can train! I'll become stronger and stronger and then I'll become the Mamodo King! Killing is just as fine with me!'
He laughed manically as his master did. I scowled and looked to Kanta-kun. He nodded, giving me the okay. "SCUM LIKE YOU DON'T DESERVE TO LIVE! AN'KAR!"
Howling filled the area and dogs of all kinds came. Wolves snarled and normal house hold pets all around glared at my enemy. They charged and attacked the two furiously. I looked away when the dogs jumped and when I looked back, the book was burning and the dogs had left. Kerro was trying to stop the burn and my sense to help kicked in. I moved to help, when Kanta-kun stopped me.
'It's what happens…' he told me.
'No! No! Stop burning! Stop!' Kerro shouted. Gournimio gasped as he saw the book burning also. Suddenly, Kerro vanished along with the book and Gourmo and I gasped. I looked at my own book and Gourniomo ran for it.
"Is that what will happen if I lose?" I asked. Kanta-kun nodded sadly. This little boy had to do so much and if you failed, you died. That was so horrible. Tears clouded my eyes as I grabbed the boy and pulled him into a tight hug.
"I won't fail!" I said between a high-pitched sob. "I don't want you to go away! We just met, but I promise I won't fail! I promise!"
Kanta-kun didn't hug me back, so I looked at him. He was frowning at me. 'Of course you won't fail. I think you'll help me win.'
I nodded and smiled. "Yeah, I will…"
'C'mon, now wipe away your tears. You're getting me all wet,' Kanta-kun stated, wiping away my tears. I laughed softly and little did I know that someone was watching me from behind.
End of Chapter 2: The Battle
A/N: I had actually managed to find the One Piece theme song sung my DONGBANGSHINKI! WOOT! XD It's soooo cool. sighs Oh, anyway, I had actually ended the story around chapter 10, but I thought it had a sucky ending, so I'm continuing it! Yippee!
