{Important Note For The Readers: Always remember, because this story is based on an already existed story, there is always the possibility some of the moments from the actual series to appear here as well. But only when they are really needed, so see them as a warm up before the good and interesting parts begin. Well, that's all! Have a nice reading!}
Due to what Lala did to Rito earlier, me, Mea, Momo, Nana, and the little Celine along with us, had to leave school earlier for home. Not that i mind. But i would prefer it better if Rito was still his male self! This is just too disturbing for me! Anyway, after we reached the house, a few minutes later Mikan arrives as well, returning from her school. She asked why we returned so soon, and of course why Rito turned into a girl. It doesn't take us long to explain the "why".
Mikan: So, i understand why you left school early and came home.
Mikan notices that Rito (Female) wears a maid outfit.
Mikan: *Sweat Drop* ... But what with the outfit.
Rito (Female): *Blushing And Frustrated* Lala forced me to wear it!
Lala: *Smile* Ehehe~~~ It's just that Mea wanted to see Riko in a cute outfit!
You had to call him that as well?!
Mikan: Mea?
That moment Mea appears behind of Rito (Female), and starts to fondle his breasts.
Mea: *Smile* Your boobs are so big, Senpai!
Rito (Female): *Blushing And Troubled* C-Come on, stop fondling my breasts!
Mikan was disturbed by the scene. I don't accuse her. This is just WAY too wrong.
Ionas: *Shivers For A Moment In Disgust*
Mikan: *To Rito* Umm, who's that?
Rito (Female): *Sweat Drop* Um... Yeah, she just tagged along...
At the moment, Nana comes in from the living room.
Nana: She is my friend, Kurosaki Mea.
Rito (Female): *To Mea* How long are you going to stick to me?!
Mea: You're so cute, Senpai. You make me want to lick you.
And she actually started doing just that that. On his breast.
Rito (Female): *Blushing And Troubled* H-Hey! Don't actually lick me!
Mea: *Enjoying* Mmm, salty!
Ugh, for God's sake, someone make her stop, i'm gonna actually puke! Thankfully, she stopped after a moment. After that, we moved at the living room, and Mikan asked Mea if she wanted any coffee or tea to drink. She decided to choose the tea. When Mikan brings her the tea, Mea starts to put so much sugar in it, that made it look like a miniature mountain in the end.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Are you going to drink it like that, Mea?
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* Seriously, how can you even drink it like that?
Mea: *Smile* I have a sweet tooth.
After she has put enough sugar, she takes a sip of her "sweet tea". At the moment, little Celine seemed to want some as well.
Mea: You want to drink too? *Smile* Here you go.
Mea gives the overly sweet tea to little Celine, which she drinks happily. At the moment, Rito (Female) approaches the little one worried.
Rito (Female): Are you sure about this, Celine?
Seeing that, made me remember the scene.
Ionas: *Troubled* Oh no.
That exact moment, Celine spits furiously the tea she drank on Rito (Female)'s face, startling him, and making him back away and fall straight onto Nana, having as a result for her to accidentally touch his female breast as they were both fall onto the floor, with him on top.
Rito (Female): *Sweat Drop* Whoa, sorry!
Rito sits up from above her and backs off a little.
Rito (Female): Are you alright, Nana?
Nana sits up, disturbed of what happened. When she sat up a little more, she shows an angry, and a bit sad and tearing expression, while she was touching her own breasts.
Nana: *Blushing And Frustrated* Are you implying something about me?!
Ionas: *Somewhat Troubled* Oh boy.
This is not going to end well. Rito (Female) immediately gets up and starts running, having an angry Nana chasing him around the room.
Rito (Female): *Sweat Drop* I'm not! Not at all!
Nana: *Angry* What do you mean by "not at all"?!
After Nana grabs him, she was ready to give him the slap of his life.
Rito (Female): *Sweat Drop* C-Calm down!
Nana strikes him with a powerful slap, that throws him away- And straight at me!?
Ionas: *Shock*
Rito (Female) falls onto me, throwing me down along with his female self. When i open my eyes, i see that half of my face was... Between his breasts... Rito looks at me, having a disturbed and embarrassed look on his face, with the rest of the gang looking with surprise. As for me, i think i'm gonna-
Ionas: *About to vomit*
With a quick movement of my hand, i forcefully push Rito away, having as a result to accidentally throw him at the wall behind him, and loosing no time, i run upstairs and straight to the bathroom, putting quickly my head inside in the toilet.
Ionas: *Vomits*
~A Few Minutes Later~
Ionas: *Weary-Like* O... Ok... I think it's all gone... I think- *Vomits*
Maybe not. Oow, i'm not feeling so good. While i was trying to pull myself together, someone opens the door.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Hey, Ion, are you ok?
Ionas: *Frustrated But Weak* Do i look ok to you?! Why?! Why you had to throw him straight at me?!
Nana: *Sweat Drop* I-It was an accident, i didn't mean to-!
Ionas: *Frustrated But Weak* Yes, i know that! But i still feel awful, though. That must be the most disgusting experience i ever had! Just the thought of what happened earlier, and considering the fact that he is not really a girl... *Shivers From Disgust*
Nana: *Rubs Head From Embarrassment* Yeah... Sorry for making you go through all that.
Ionas: *Weary-Like* Don't worry. I don't accuse you for what happened. Like you said, it was an accident.
Nana: Are you feeling any better?
Ionas: *Weary-Like* I think. I'll come down soon. Just... Give me some time to pull myself together.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Ok. And sorry again. Really.
Nana closes the door behind her.
Ionas: *Frustrated Sigh*
I still can't believe what happened. I will have a hard time forgetting all that.
~A Few Minutes Later~
Having recovered at last after spending some time in the bathroom, i go down to see what the others are doing. I hope Rito is back to normal by now. I really don't want to see him in his female self ever again. After walking downstairs, i look around, but i only see Lala and Celine in the living room, with Mikan being in the kitchen. Celine seemed to be busy with some short of toy at the moment.
Ionas: Hey, Lala, where is everyone?
Lala: They went out for a walk.
Ionas: All of them? How come?
Lala: Well, first, Rito turned back to normal. Then Run-Chan came to visit. Then Momo decided that Run and Rito had to go on a walk together alone. Then, after a moment, she, Mea, and Nana decided to go for a walk as well. Hmm... *Smile* That's all i think.
Ah, ok i get it. I remember the episode. I think Yami will go with them as well, if i remember correctly.
Ionas: Then i guess things are going to be quite calm for some hours here.
Lala: I suppose. *Smile* Hey, Ion, you wanna try something?
Ionas: Hm? What?
Lala: A little invention i made. *Smile* I want to test it, so i want you to be my test subject!
Ionas: You want me to be your...*Raises An Eyebrow* Test subject.
Lala: *Smile* Yeah.
Ionas: ... *Sigh* I'll regret asking this, but what that invention is supposed to do?
Lala: You'll see! *Enthusiastic* I'll go upstairs to take it. I'll be back in a minute!
Lala runs upstairs to go bring her device.
Ionas: *Somewhat Troubled* I have a very bad feeling about this.
I need something to drink. All those vomits made me thirsty. That moment, i spot on the table a glass filled with some short of green juice in it. Well, at least i think it's juice. I pick it up and check around the glass for marks.
Ionas: I don't see any drinking marks around it.
I think about it for a moment.
Ionas: Lala will probably not mind if i have some. But just in case-
I take out my phone, and call Lala. After a few secs, she answers.
Lala: Yeah?
Ionas: Hey, Lala, it's me. I wanted to ask you if you mind if i take a sip from that green juice you left on the table.
Lala: Oh no, i don't mind. Drink as much as you want!
Ionas: Ok, thanks.
I end my call and put the phone in my pocket.
Ionas: *Shrugs And Smiles* No problem, no worries.
I look at the glass of juice in my hand, and look at it carefully, wondering.
Ionas: Nah, i worry too much about it. I'm sure Lala wouldn't drink something that's not tasty. Right?
Also my throat is killing me, so... I mean, what could possibly go wrong? Without thinking about it anymore, i take a sip from it.
Ionas: Mmm... Interesting flavor. I must ask Lala for the recipe- *Sudden Weird Feeling* ... Oow.
Suddenly... I don't feel so well. I feel a... Strange sensation in my head.
Ionas: ... *The Pupils Of The Eyes Become Slit-Like* Huh?
...
Ionas: Huh.
...
Ionas: *Giggle*
~A Few Minutes Later~
Lala: *Smile* Found it!
Lala was coming downstairs, having a device in her hand.
Lala: Ok, Ion, are you ready?
Lala sees only Celine in the living room.
Lala: *Confused* Huh? He is not here?* Hey, Mikan, where is Ion?
Mikan: He just left. He said he was going for a walk.
Lala: Really? *Somewhat Disappointed* Ooh, that's too bad. I was looking forward to test this device on him.
Mikan: *Sweat Drop* (Maybe that's why he left.)
~Somewhere In The City~
{Momo's POV}
Me, Mea, Nana, and even Yami were following Rito and Run, undercover of course, to see how things will go with their little date. So far, they are just walking around. I'm anxious to see just how this date will turn out!
Momo: *Big Smile*
Nana: Why are you smiling like that?
Momo: Eh? *Smile* Oh, nothing, i was just thinking about something.
Mea: Momo, are those guys that block their way part of the date?
Momo: Huh?
I look to where Rito and Run are again, and see some guys in front of them blocking their way. There must be at least six of them. And they don't look like decent people. Just what they want from them?
?1: *Smile* Well, look what do we have here! A cute little girl and her date!
Run moves behind of Rito.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* Wha-What do you want?
?1: *Smile* Nothing much. We just want to keep some company to your cute date over there. I hope we are not asking for much.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* We-Well, i am with her, s-so-
?2: I don't think you get it. Step aside, or we are going to give you a hard time.
?1: Get it now?
Rito: *Sweat Dropping Like Crazy* I-I...
Things are not looking good. We have to do something!
Yami: I will take care of them. Stay here and-
Nana: Wait, is that Ion over there?
We look on the other side of the road, and see Ion coming while... Dancing, and singing a song in a language we can't understand.
Ionas: *Singing Happily* Ήταν ένα μικρό καράβι, ήταν ένα μικρό καράβι, που ήταν α-α-αταξίδευτο, που ήταν α-α-αταξίδευτο, οε, οεε, οεε, οoεεε!
(For those who don't understand, he is singing the Greek version of "Il était un petit navire", known and as "There was a little ship", and also known to Greeks as "Ήταν ένα μικρό καράβι".)
As Ion approaches, he notices Rito and Run, and stops doing what he was doing.
Ionas: *Enthusiastic* Hey, Rito, Run! Good to see you my friends!
Rito: Ion?
He approaches them.
?2: *Raises An Eyebrow* Who the hell are-
Ionas: *To Rito* *Sly Smile* SO, tell me, Rito, how is your little date with Run going? Good? Good?
Rito: *Blush* *Sweat Drop* U-Umm...
Is it me, or Ion is acting really strange today?
?1: *Irritated* Hey, excuse me, who the hell are you supposed to be?
Ionas: *Notices* Hm? *Intense Looking* Hmmm...
Ion looks at Rito, Run, and at the six delinquents in front of him quite intensively for some reason.
Ionas: *Seemingly Realizing* OH, i get it! Rito, Run, go and continue with your little date. *Big Smile* I will handle these fine people, and give them something they will love a lot more than you two.
The delinquents seemed a little confused with what Ion said.
Ionas: *Smile* Come on, come on, go on now.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* O-Ok. Come on, Run, let's go.
Run: *Sweat Drop* Yes.
Rito and Run take the chance and run away.
Momo: Quick, let's follow them!
Nana: *Sweat Drop* What about Ion?
Momo: You heard him, he can handle those people. Now hurry up, or we'll lose them! *Runs After Them*
Nana: *Sweat Drop* H-Hey, wait up!
Momo and Nana start to run, following Rito and Run.
Mea: Wait for me!
Mea was about to run after them as well, but stops as soon as she notices that Yami is still focused at Ion and the delinquents.
Mea: Are you not coming along?
Yami: I want to ensure something. I will come later.
Mea: *Smile* you later!
And like that, Mea starts to run, following Momo and Nana once again.
{Yami's POV}
Something doesn't feel right. His aura is a lot different than the last time i met him. I will just watch for now, and see what he will do.
?1: So-
Ionas: *Claps His Hands Once Together* SO! *Smile* I hope you guys are ready for something incredible! Because i was not lying about what i said earlier! I am going to give you something good! Something nice! Something that you need more than anything! Something that you all deserve! And most importantly... For free!
After he said all that, the six delinquents were filled with excitement.
?3: *Enthusiastic* What is it, what is it?!
Ionas: It's... a game.
?2: Wha- *Confused* A game?
Ionas: Yeah! I call it-
That instant, and with a sudden and quick movement, Ion strikes with his punch one of the delinquents in the face, throwing him past the other five and down onto the ground.
Ionas: *Sinister Grin* Hit the punk!
The delinquent he hit was unconscious, having a bleeding nose, and most of his teeth broken. The remaining five were just standing there, shocked of what just happened.
?1: *Shocked* What the...?
Ionas: *Smile* The rules are simple! I just have to knock you all unconscious, in order to win the game. Breaking or shattering any of your bones will count as extra points for me.
?2: *Sweat Drop* Eeh?!
Ionas: Also, if i happen to hit you so hard that you will actually spit some of your organs out of your insides, then that counts as extra extra points!
?3: *Sweat Drop* Th-This guy is crazy!
Ionas: As for you all, there is only one rule you need to follow. *Distorted Voice* Run!*
The moment he said that, the remaining five of the delinquents start to run, scared of losing their lives.
Ionas: *Enthusiastic* That's the spirit! Now let the game, and officially, begin!
Ion puts one of his feet in front of him, and then uses it to makes a powerful leap forward, spinning around himself in the process. In no time, he gets close to one of the delinquents by that way, and while spinning, he kicks the delinquent on the side of his head with so much force that the guy was thrown at the other side of the road, and straight at a wall, breaking it down as a result.
Ionas: *Big Grin*
Then, by the moment Ion touches the ground, he starts to run after the rest of the delinquents at high speed. His speed seems to be equal to that of a Devilukean. Maybe even more.
Ionas: *Big Grin* Next in the line, coming right up!
While running, Ion runs past the two delinquents, who were far behind from the rest, grabs their legs on the way, and jumps upward on the air while holding them, moving them along with him as they were screaming about.
Ionas: *Big Grin* Extra points, here i come!
While falling along with the two he was holding, he gets closer and closer to one of the remaining running delinquents. Then, as he is about to land close to him enough, he swings the two delinquents he was holding, and strikes the one who was running on the head, by using THEIR heads.
Ionas: Pincher Hammer Strike!
After that strike, and with Ion landing onto the pavement, the three delinquents fall unconscious at the ground, having their heads seriously wounded.
Ionas: *Clapping His Hands Amused* That was so much fun!* Now, for the last punk!
He said that while pointing at the last running delinquent.
Ionas: *Looks Down* Hey!
Ion crouches down, and takes a shoe from one of the fallen delinquents.
Ionas: Care if i take this for a moment?
He phases there for a moment, looking at the fallen delinquent as if waiting for his response.
Ionas: *Smile* Good!
Ion brings back his arm which holds the shoe, and then throws it straight at the delinquent. As a result, the shoe hits the delinquent at his leg's popliteal region {The back of the knee}, making him lose his balance and fall on the ground by that way, with him holding his leg.
?1: *In Pain* AAH, my leg!
The delinquent tries to stand, but the pain in his leg wouldn't let him.
?1: *Sweat Drop* O-Oh no!
Ionas: *From Afar* Don't be so surprised!
He looks at Ion in the distance, seeing him coming closer and closer. The delinquent was in total terror.
Ionas: I may not know much about human anatomy, but i know just enough to understand that a strong enough hit on the back of the knee, is just enough to make a person unable to walk properly. And now that you can't run anymore, and since you are the last target of the game, i will make sure to give you a good *Distorted Voice* break*, get my extra points, *Crazy Grin* and hit high score!
Ok, that's enough. Time to stop this.
?1: *Terrified* No! Please! Have mercy!
Ionas: Sorry, dude, but high score calls. Maybe next time.
Ion prepares to throw a powerful punch at the downed delinquent. The last moment, i get between them, block Ion's punch by turning my hand into a blade, and stopping his attack by that way.
Ionas: Eh? *Distorted Voice* Oh* *Smile* Yami!
Ion takes his hand back and takes a few steps backward. His voice sounds distorted at times for some reason.
Ionas: *Smile* How are you doing? I'm guessing great!
I return my hand back to normal, and look at him carefully. Now that i take a better look at him, his eyes look different as well. Something is definitely wrong here.
Yami: What do you think you're doing, Ionas Dardanidis?
Ionas: Now, now, that's not the right way to call a Greek name. Just call me Ion. I assure you that you will make no mistake that way. As for what i'm doing, isn't it obvious? *Smile* I'm just playing around.
Yami: That's not what i meant-
Ionas: *Notices Past Yami* *Distorted Voice* Hey!*
Ion sees the delinquent, trying to crawl away.
Ionas: The game isn't over yet, *Distorted Voice* you punk!*
Ion walks past me, wanting to stop the guy from escaping. But for one more time, i get in front of him to stop him.
Yami: *Serious* I cannot allow you to continue harming people at such degree. Even people of that kind. You have a lot to explain, Ion.
Ionas: ... I see how it is. *Seemingly Understanding* Ok, i'll do as you say. So-
He goes beside me and places one arm onto my shoulders.
Ionas: *Smile* Why don't we go talk about it in a nice and quiet place, while eating some of those "Taiyaki" i heard you like, during our little debate, my good friend?
That sounds quite reasonable.
Yami: Ok.
He quickly lets my shoulders and moves in front of me again.
Ionas: *Smile* Good! Now, please, lead the way.
And with that, we start to walk away from here, having Ion following me from behind. To tell the truth, i was not expecting him to stop his rampage just like that. Still, why his aura feels so... Dark? I better start questioning him now.
Yami: Ion, why you- *Turns And Notices* Huh?
I look behind me, only to see that Ion was running toward the crawling delinquent.
Ionas: *Really Cheeky* Later, sucker! Extra points, here i come!
It seems that i was too careless. I must move fast.
Ionas: Hey, *Distorted Voice* punk!*
?1: Huh?
Ion makes a high leap forward, and prepares to stomp the delinquent with his foot.
Ionas: *Highly Enthusiastic* It's high score time!
?1: *Screams In Terror*
Before Ion reach him, i go quickly in front of him, and once again block his dropping attack by turning my hand into blade above me, with him jumping backward and landing onto the pavement, looking at me quite annoyed.
Ionas: *Annoyed* Oh come on now, Yami! I want to earn me those last points, finish this game, see if i get a high enough score, and start another game! Why you keep getting in my way anyway?
Yami: I'm not quite sure about what are you talking about, but you cannot just run around and hurt people whenever you like.
Ionas: *Looks At The Punk* *Snicker* If you see where that guy is looking at, i'm sure you will not say the same.
I look at the guy behind me, and see that he is looking at my panties under my skirt.
Yami: ... *Blushing And Annoyed* Pervert.
I turn part of my hair into a fist and strike the guy, throwing him away and high into the sky.
Ionas: *Annoyed* Hey, those points were mine!
I turn my hair back to normal and look at Ion, still trying to understand what are those "points" he is talking about.
Ionas: *Shrugs* Oh well, it wasn't really all that important. *Smile* Anyway, i guess it's time for me to leave. See ya around!
He says that as he is about to turn around and leave.
Yami: *Serious* Not so fast. You still need to explain about your actions.
Ionas: Nah, i don't have time. Maybe next time.
Yami: No. You will explain now.
Ionas: And if i don't, what are you gonna do about it?
Yami: In that case i will-
Ionas: Chase me?
Yami: Huh?
Ionas: *Smile* Oh, so it's a tag game then! Ok, i'll play!
Yami: *Sweat Drop* That's not-
Ion approaches fast and pats my head once before i can react.
Ionas: You chase!
Before i say anything else, Ion runs away at high speed, and in only three seconds, he was nowhere to be found.
Yami: ...
A few seconds later, he comes back at high speed once more, and stops right in front of me, seemingly a bit annoyed.
Ionas: You're not very motivated, are you? Well, in that case i know what to do.
Without warning, he flips my skirt, and sees my panties.
Yami: *Blush*
Ionas: *Smile* I think this must be enough. By the way, *Wink* nice panties. See ya!
And for one more time, he runs away at high speed, while laughing about.
Yami: *Blushing And Fury Intensifies* ... You... You... Pervert!
I turn my whole hair into multiple blades, and start hunting him down. I don't care what is his problem, i will kill him for what he did!
Ionas: *Smile* Call me whatever you want, Goldie! At least now you're playing!
While running, i start attacking him with my hair blades from distance, trying to stab him and cut him into pieces. But every time i'm about to strike him with one, he just jumps right and left while running, avoiding them.
Ionas: *Excited* The fun you offer! Thanks a lot, Goldie! You just know how to make a game better!
Why he keeps seeing all this as just a game? Can't he realize that his life is in danger?
Ionas: *Happy* Life is great!
It seems the answer is no. That moment, he suddenly starts to run even faster, getting himself out of my attack range.
Ionas: *Distorted Voice* See if you can catch me now!*
Yami: *Serious* You are not getting away!
Not wanting to let him escape, i grow a pair of wings on my back, and fly after him. Thanks to that, i already start to catch up with him.
Ionas: *Smile* Nice thinking, Goldie! But don't think this will help you much!
Ion makes a quick turn around a corner, getting out of my line sight. I go to where he went, only to see that he is nowhere to be found.
Yami: Where did he-?
Ionas: And after i told her that, i just flipped her skirt!
Hearing that made me notice Ion just a few meters behind me, talking to a stranger.
Ionas: You should have seen the look on her face! Just priceless! *Amused Laugh*
Yami: *Death Glare*
Ionas: *Looks Behind* Oh, right, the game. Better run again!
And like that, he starts to run away once more. While i fly after him, i start attacking him again with my hair blades. But he once again avoids them with ease. And i thought Yuuki Rito is hard to hit.
Ionas: Hey, Goldie, check this out!
Ion makes a strong leap on the building on his left, and the moment he touches the wall, he starts running upward on it, going for the building's rooftop.
Ionas: *Distorted Voice* See ya at the top!*
Yami: You are not going to escape!
I fly after him, and up to the building. Once we reach the top, he runs close to one of the rooftop's sides, and stops as soon as he notices its ledge.
Ionas: *Seemingly Troubled* Whoa, that was close.
I land on the rooftop and withdraw my wings back in my back. Ion looks around, trying to find a way to escape.
Yami: There is no place to run now.
Ionas: I guess you're right. It seems that you got me without needing to grab me or stab me. *Smile* Well done, Goldie, you won in the Tag game!
He still thinks we were playing.
Ionas: Ok, now that we finished with our little game, it is time to see what game to play next! *Big Smile* The choices are many, and the fun unlimited!
Yami: *Serious* Enough with the games!
Ionas: Let me guess, you still want to kill me. Well, after what i did it is pretty much understandable. And to think all that started because of what i did earlier at Rito's house.
Yami: What are you talking about?
Ionas: Not sure. Maybe it had something to do with that strange green liquid i drank from Lala's glass some minutes ago. A little confusing if you ask me, but very tasty!
So that's the cause of his actions. That drink must had something in it that messed with his head somehow. That's the only reason about why he acts so imprudently. But, that still doesn't explains about why his aura is different as well.
Ionas: *Smile* Other than that, i had much fun playing with you! You know, i always considered you as one of my friends! Well yeah, you tried to kill me once, but only because you thought your friends were in danger that time and all. By that way you showed me just how important are Mikan and the others to you, and just how much of a good friend you are. And a friend of my friends, is my friend.
Yami: ...
Maybe i was a little too rush about wanting him dead. After all, it's not entirely his fault for ending up like this.
Ionas: *Waves Hand* Hey, are you still there, Goldie?
I'm starting to get really tired of hearing him calling me that. Ryoko Mikado might be able to help him with his strange case. I better get him at her clinic.
Yami: Come with me.
Ionas: Where?
Yami: At Ryoko Mikado's clinic. You need-
Ionas: What? A cure? Pff- *A Somewhat Maniacal Laugh*
For what reason he laughs like that now?
Ionas: Don't get me wrong, *Tilts Head Sideways* i know what is the matter with me. *Brings Head In Normal Positioning* But if i make this easy for you, then where is the fun of trying?
Yami: Ion, i'm trying to help you.
Ionas: Goldie, i'm trying to do this harder for you.
Seriously, if he gets any more annoying than he already is, i might reconsider my previous choice, and kill him in the end!
Ionas: Now, in order to make this a little more interesting, i think it's time for a new game.
Yami: I said enough with the games.
Ionas: Oh, but you will like this one! It is more of your... *Distorted Voice* style!* I call it "Fight For The Top"! The rules are simple: You and me are going to fight each other at the top of this building.
He wants to fight me?
Ionas: If any of us is unable to fight, or gets thrown off the building's top, then is the official *Distorted Voice* loser* of the game. You're still allowed to fly around, but only if you're inside the rooftop's area. What do you say?
Yami: I-
Ionas: You want to start right away? *Shrugs* Fine by me!
Ion makes a strong leap forward and gets ready to punch me. I quickly dodge his attack, making him strike the ground. His punch was strong enough to shatter a small part of the rooftop. After that, i made sure to keep my distance from him, and be ready for his next move.
Ionas: *Grin* Embattled as always! This fight will be *Distorted Voice* fun!*
Yami: Ion, stop this nonsense. There is no reason for us to fight.
Ionas: Goldie, relax it's just a game. It's not like you will really lose your head if i do THIS!
With a sudden movement, Ion gets in front of me in less than a second, and moves his palm horizontally, aiming for my neck. Just before the strike hits, i avoid it by leaning quickly backward. Then i turn around, and hit him with a low roundhouse kick on his legs, making him lose his balance and fall onto his back.
Ionas: *Somewhat In Pain* Ow!* Nice one, Goldie! You sure know how to play this game!
Yami: *Serious* This is not a game!
Ion stands up and looks at me with seriousness.
Ionas: *Serious* Yes, it, *Distorted Voice* is!* *Seemingly Confused* Also, is it me, or that's Mikan behind you?
Yami: Huh?
I look behind me in surprise, but i see no one there. Then without warning, Ion strikes me on the right side of my flank area with a powerful kick, throwing me away by that way down on the floor close to one of the rooftop's ledges.
Ionas: *Amused* I'm such a good liar!* And no, that doesn't count as cheating if that's what you're thinking, because i didn't add any rule that says no to distractions. *Grin* You had to expect a trick like that.
I get back on my feet, holding my right side in pain. That kick almost broke my ribs. I must be extra careful from now on. In that condition of his, he is not to be taken lightly.
Ionas: *Jumps Around In Excitement, And Punching The Air* Come on, come on! Show me what you can do!
Yami: Fine. But if i win, you will come with me at Ryoko's clinic.
Ionas: *Smile* Ok! BUT, if I win, then you will...* *Thinking* Well... Now what can i ask for? Difficult question.* OH, *Distorted Voice* i know!* If i win you will let me kiss you!
Yami: *Blush* What?!
Ionas: On the forehead.
Yami: Huh?
Ionas: What? You expected a kiss on the mouth? Don't be ridiculous, Goldie, i'm not in love with you to do that! *Grin* And then YOU call me a pervert!
Yami: *Blush* *Sweat Drop* What? No! I just-!
Ionas: No explanations! You just showed how dirty your thoughts are! It seems that in the end, *Big Grin* you're nothing more but a *Distorted Voice* dirty bitch!*
Yami: ... *Menacing* I am so going to kill you for this.
Ionas: *Big Grin* Then what are you waiting for, Goldie? *Distorted Voice* Bring it on!*
I run toward him, and turn my hands into blades, and once i reach him, i thrust forward one of them at him, aiming for the chest. Just before the strike, he brings one of his arms in front of him, and uses it to block my attack, with my strike being able to only push him a little, and scratch slightly his arm only. Just how durable this guy is?
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* That's all?
With a quick movement, i kick him on the side of his head, which forces him to the side, making him stumble and almost fall while he was backing away because of the impact.
Ionas: *In Pain* Ow!* *Excited* Now that's more like it! *Distorted Voice* Let's Dance!*
He gets close to me and starts to throw punches and kicks. His attacks are fast but not impossible for me to avoid or block. When i find the chance, i start attacking too, using my blades and kicks, but he is able to avoid and block my attacks as well. He is not going to be defeated so easily. After a few more attacks, we both jump backward, keeping our distance from each other.
Ionas: *Annoyed* No damage?! Are you kidding me?! How fast i must move in order to-! *Remembers* Ooh! Right! *Distorted Voice* That one!* *Facepalm* I totally forgot about it.
What is he talking about now?
Ionas: *Smile* Goldie, it was fun our short time together. But i will end this game sooner than expected.
After he said that, Ion gets into a fighting stance, and looks at me with a crazy look on his face.
Ionas: *Crazy Grin* Adrenal Activation!
By saying that, his aura starts to emit an intense energy, and his eyes become reddish. It almost feels like the last time i fought him. I must-
*Strong Strike Received*
Yami: *In Great Pain* OW!
Not seeing him coming, Ion hits my stomach with his knee. The pain was so much, that i knelt onto the ground, holding my stomach.
Ionas: *Enthusiastic* Critical hit! Now that will make your HP go down for sure! By the way, did you liked my special ability? It makes my speed and strength go in a whole different level!
Ion disappears and before i realize it, he appears behind me and kicks me in the back, throwing me away by that way. While still on mid-air after the hit i received, he appears in front of me, grabs my arms, pulls me around, and throws me back to my previous location again, and down onto the ground.
Ionas: Forget the Healing Factor and the Durability! Adrenal Activation alone is all i need to beat you down! So? Ready to *Distorted Voice* give up?*
His power is even greater than the last time i fought him. And it is hard to predict the incoming attacks with that speed of his. But no matter what, i will not surrender. I get up, while trying to resist the pain.
Yami: *Somewhat Struggling With The Pain* I will not.
Ionas: *Enthusiastic* That's the Goldie i know! Now come! Try to hit me! If you can of course. *Distorted Snicker*
Losing no time, i rush at Ion, ready to strike him with my hand blades. But every attempt i make to hit him, is useless. He is just too fast.
Ionas: *Bored* If that's all you're capable of, then i guess that's it for you. No?
I am not going to let him mock me like this. While attacking him with my hand blades, i turn the rest of my hair into multiple blades and start attacking with them as well. But no matter how much i attack, his increased speed makes even this seem like a child's play to him.
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* This combo again? It seems that you're really out of ideas already. *Grin* Well then, shall we end this?
Ion disappears from view, and appears a few meters behind me.
Ionas: Normally at this part, a voice says "Finish Her"! But that's from another game, *Big Grin* so i'll just skip to the part where i finish you off.
Ion disappears once again, and appears in front of me, punching me in the chest in the process, and throwing me away by that way. Then, while i was still in mid-air, he appears again in the way, and hits my stomach with his knee once again, throwing me by that way high into the sky. Recovering as quickly as i could from the hit i received, i grow wings on my back, and stabilize myself into the air. After that, i look down at the rooftop, but Ion is nowhere to be found.
Yami: Where did he-?
*Strong Strike Received*
Yami: *In Great Pain* OW!
Without noticing him, Ion appears from above me, and stomps me on the back, throwing me down by that way, and making me fall straight onto the rooftop's floor. The impact from my fall damaged a large part of the floor, but not enough for it to break completely. I'm trying to get up, but after all those hits, even that is hard now.
Ionas: Heads up, Goldie! This will hurt *Distorted Voice* a lot!*
Looking high in the sky, i see Ion falling down, having both his fists raised from above him. When he reaches me, just before he falls down on me, he brings his fists down, and strikes me with them, raising a big dust cloud with his big fall in the process. When the cloud of dust clears, Ion was standing right above me, looking down at me being in pain and helpless onto the broken floor.
Ionas: Got to admit it. This roof is a lot stronger than it looks. Also i see that you still have some HP left, so...
He lifts his fists together and above his head. I guess he is going to finish me off like he said. I can't believe that i lost to this person so easily.
Ionas: *Smile* Oh, don't be like that. Everyone loses sometimes. You can't always win, you know. Now-
Ion's fists start to emit an electrifying field around them.
Ionas: *Crazy Grin* Time to end this. See you next time!
Just before he strikes me, he stops, with his fists losing suddenly that field from before, and him having a surprised look on his face.
Ionas: *Confused* What the-?
Ion then suddenly falls on his knees. I feel that his aura is weaker now for some reason.
Ionas: *Highly Frustrated* Time out so soon?! I was just one hit away to win, *Distorted Voice* come on!*
It's like the last time i fought him. When he had the upper hand that time too, he fell on his knees after a few seconds, unable to fight back. That's my chance. I try hard to get up, and then walk toward him. And while he was still down, i place my hand blades close to both sides of his neck.
Yami: This is it for you, Ion. You lost this fight.
Ionas: *Frustrated* You mean that i lost this fight *Distorted Voice* AGAIN!* *Oddly Calm* But i guess i had to see that one coming. Adrenal Activation drains a lot of energy, after all. *Awkward Smile* And let's be honest, i was talking a little too much while that was active. I'm not really that surprised that i ended up like this.* *Normal Smile* Well, at least i had fun. You had fun?
Even like this, Ion still sees all this as just a game.
Ionas: Anyway. I believe it is time for you to decide my fate. What will it be, Goldie? You will spare my life? Or you will kill me like you said? Either way, i don't mind. After all, this is all just a game.
Yami: ...
I know i said i will kill him... But...
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* ...
Yami: *Shakes Head* No. I will not kill you.
I say that as i turn my hands back to normal, and taking them away.
Ionas: How so? It's because this is not the actual me and you woud feel sorry for taking a life that doesn't really deserve it?
Yami: Yes.
Ionas: *Cheeky* HA! I knew you were not going to do it! You may act tough on the outside, but on the inside you're just as soft as a kitty! What's next? You will wear pink? *Extra Cheeky* Oh, right, your already wear some pink down there! *Amused Laugh*
Not wanting to let this slide, i turn my hair into a fist, and strike him in the face with it, throwing him down onto his back by that way.
Yami: *Real Annoyed* What i wear is none of your business. Now let's get you at Mikado's clinic, before you get more on my nerves.
B-R-29: I'm afraid that i cannot let you do that!
Yami: Hm?
I hear a voice coming from above and see at the sky some kind of robots that had insect-like appearance, flying with bug-like wings and coming close to the rooftop. They must be at least eleven of them. One of them is bigger than the other ten in height, so I'll guess it's the one in command. Once they land on the floor, they hide their wings behind what appears to be their elytra.
Yami: Who are you?
B-R-29: *Smug Smile* I'm B-R-29, Warrant Officer of the Insectbot Empire! And i would like to thank you for defeating the vermin that lies behind you. It gave me a lot of trouble, and messed with the Empire's objectives more than once. But thanks to you, Golden Darkness, i can at last make him pay for his annoying interference, with his death!
These must be the robots Ion was talking about that other time.
B-R-29: You know, i was planning to defeat him by myself, but whatever, i don't really care about it in the end. *Serious* Now step aside. It is time to show him what happens when someone messes with our Empire. And i'll be more than happy to do this personally.
*Crush Noise*
Yami: I will not let you do that.
B-R-29: Oh, you will. Unless of course you want to get in the way of the empire. We are not to be taken lightly, you know.
*Shatter Noise*
Yami: You don't appear to be that much.
B-R-29: *Offended* Excuse me?! For YOUR information, we are the strongest beings ever created! We are large, we are smart, and we are so many that we can conquer an entire planet in only a few minutes! Compare to our army, you're nothing! And once we finish with you, you will wish for a swift death!
*Clack Noise*
B-R-29: *Annoyed* For goodness sake, who makes that noise!
The Insectbot turns around, and sees something unexpected. All his soldiers in pieces, and gathered into a big pile.
B-R-29: *Shocked* ...
The Insectbot was more than shocked by the view. But, when did all that happen? And how i didn't notice anything?
B-R-29: *Shocked* How... When...*Frustrated* WHO?!
Ionas: It depends. Who's missing?
After hearing the voice, the pile of the fallen soldiers falls down and scatters on the floor, revealing Ion behind it.
Ionas: *Big Grin* Oh, yeah, that would be me.
Yami: Ion?
I look behind me, confirming that Ion is surely not where he was. How he recovered so fast?
Ionas: *Smile* It's always good to see you, B-R. You're someone i can always depend on when i want to *Distorted Voice* break* something. And these soldiers you brought, were pretty good at it!
After hearing that, the Insectbot was filled with anger and frustration.
B-R-29: *Frustrated* You... You insolent worm! These were my best soldiers!
Ionas: You are right. They were. *Amused Snicker*
B-R-29: *Frustrated* Why you little...! I will not let this slide, vermin. Not this time. I will bring your end here and now!
Ionas: Oh, so we are playing THAT game again, Eh? *Smile* Ok by me! But if you teleport away, you lose.
B-R-29: *Smug Smile* I will not need to. This time i came prepared!
That moment, the Insectbot grabs something from its back that seemed like a big brown sword. By looking at it, i can say that it's not just a normal sword.
Ionas: So you will fight me with a sword this time. I don't know how that will help you any better, *Shrugs* but anyway, whatever you like.
B-R-29: That's not just a simple sword, you brainless worm!
The Insectbot pushes a button on the lower part of the sword's handle, and its blade starts to emit powerful electricity.
B-R-29: *Smug Smile* You have no idea what you're dealing with this time.
Ionas: Really? Because i think that i am dealing with a robotic bug, that wants to fight me by moving a rusty electric sword around. *Cheeky* To tell you the truth, i don't think i am dealing with anything that important.
B-R-29: *Annoyed* Ok, that's it! Today, you die!
The Insectbot makes a strong leap forward, and moves its sword horizontally to strike Ion, with him dodging the attack by jumping high in the air, passing above the robot, and landing safely a few meters away from it.
Ionas: "Today You Die". *Grin* That's actually a good name for this game!
B-R-29: *Frustrated* Stay still, vermin!
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* But if i stay still you'll hit me.
B-R-29: *Annoyed* That's the point!
The Insectbot dashes toward Ion, and starts attacking repeatedly with its sword. But no matter how much it attacks, Ion is able to avoid every single strike with no problem at all, making the robot hit only the air and the floor around.
Ionas: *Big Grin* It seems that you don't know how the game works. *Distorted Voice* Let me show you!*
The moment the Insectbot is about to attack with its sword again, Ion stops it by grabbing the hand that was holding it with his left arm, and then immediately he strikes it with the side of his right hand (Karate Chop Style), having as a result to break and rip off the Insectbot's hand. When that happened, the Insectbot starts to scream in pain. Wait, that means these robots are programmed to feel pain?
Ionas: *Smirk*
Without losing time, Ion takes the sword from the detached hand, pushes the button on its handle to stop its electricity, then quickly jumps backward, aims with the sword at the Insectbot, and turns his head around to look at me.
Ionas: *Crazy Grin* See ya later, Goldie!
The moment he said that, Ion makes a strong leap forward, stabbing the Insectbot deep into the chest with the sword, while using the force of his leap and body to push it backward and off the building's ledge, having as a result by that way to fall together off the building. When that happens, i grow wings and follow them down. While still falling, and with Ion standing right on top of the robot with the sword still planted into its chest, the Insectbot opens its elytra and tries to use its wings to fly.
Ionas: *Cheeky* Nope!
While still holding the sword inside the Insectbot's chest, Ion pushes the button on the sword's handle, releasing tons of electricity in the Insectbot, making it scream in pain. Due to the electricity it is receiving, the Insectbot was unable to use its wings to fly.
Ionas: *Crazy Cheeky* Shocking, isn't it?
After a few seconds, they fall hard onto the ground below, with Ion still standing on top of the Insectbot and safe. When i reach them, i land on the ground and withdraw my wings back in my back, while still watching them from a safe distance. The Insectbot was unable to move, but it still seemed functional enough to move its head.
B-R-29: *Damaged Voice* I c-c-can't belie-lie-lieve this...
It seems that the powerful electricity and the possible internal damage has also damaged its vocal system.
Ionas: That you lost so easily? *Cheeky* Not a surprise at all! B-R, you might be a Warrant Officer, but you're as weak as a tin can! Which you are too, pretty much.
B-R-29: *Damaged Voice* Y-Y-You! I a-a-am going to m-m-make you su-f-f-fer for this...!
Ionas: Now, now, B-R, you know that lying will not help you at a point like this. Which reminds me that it's time to bring an end to this.
By saying that, Ion places his hands on the sides of the Insectbot's head.
Ionas: *Smirk* B-R, guess what.
With a sudden movement, Ion rips the Insectbot's head off its body by pulling it sideward.
Ionas: *Mockingly* I've got your he~ad! *Amused Laughing*
I was kind of shocked seeing him doing that. I know it was just a robot, but it still feels wrong somehow.
Ionas: *Lifts The Robot's Head Triumphantly* Yes! I win! I WIN! I-!
Just before he finish that sentence, he suddenly stops and remains silent. In a split of a second, his aura changed, and even his eyes appear to have returned back to normal.
Ionas: Eh?
Ion starts to look around, having a confused look on his face.
Ionas: *Confused* ... I'm sure i was in the living room just a second ago. What am i doing outside?
That moment, he looks at what he was holding, and when he realizes it was the Warrant Officer's robotic head in his hands, he gets startled and drops it down as he backs away, falling off the robot's body as a result and onto the ground.
Ionas: *Startled And Shocked* What the heck?! Wait, is that B-R-29's head? Seriously, what is going on here?!
It seems that the drink he took wore off. He is back to normal. Ion starts to look around, and then notices me.
Ionas: Yami!
He approaches me quickly and grabs me by my shoulders.
Ionas: *Relieved But Confused* Thank God you're here! Tell me you know what the heck is going on!
Yami: ... Do you not remember what happened?
Ionas: Remember? *Confused* Remember what?
Yami: ... What is the last thing you remember?
Ionas: The last thing? I remember taking a sip from that green juice in the living room. After that, i suddenly found myself in this place, holding B-R-29's head and...
That moment, Ion's eyes widen, as he seems to realize something.
Ionas: *Realization* I'm the one who did this, aren't i?
Yami: Yes.
He lets my shoulders and takes a step back, looking shocked and thoughtful about it. It appears that when the effects of the drink wore off, he forgot everything he did from that time and after.
Ionas: ... *Confused* I'm confused. Yami, can you explain to me what exactly happened here from the beginning, so i can understand the situation?
I explained everything about his first appearance today, till the time he decapitated the Insectbot.
Ionas: *Surprised* Wow. I really did all that? Hard to think myself acting in such a manner. Well, not really, but i think you know what i mean. And all that because of that drink?
Yami: That's what you said back there.
Ionas: ... *Troubled* What in the world did Lala put in that drink?!
Kremant: Special Ingredients.
Ionas: *Startled* AH!
Before i even notice, Kremant appeared behind of Ion, startling him with his sudden appearance.
Ionas: *Frustrated* Cut that out already!* Wait, what do you mean by "Special Ingredients"?
Kremant: That drink you drank was made for Devilukeans, not humans. Because of the difference in the physiology of the two species, it can cause different effects to each one of those two. Normally, this kind of drink would have a "drunk effect" on a normal human, like that time when Rito became drunk once he drank the "Calm Tonic" that Lala gave him.
Ionas: (Ah, that episode.) But i wasn't drunk. Was i?
Kremant: Of course not. A drunk person would react differently. You on the other hand, acted like someone who took a big dose of drugs.
Ionas: *Troubled* What?!
Kremant: Don't worry, the drink has not "dirtied" your system.
Ionas: *Relieved* Oh, thank goodness.* *Annoyed* And stop reading my mind!
Yami: Wait a moment. If what you said is true, then why the drink had a different effect on Ion?
Kremant: Good question! To tell you the truth, i was quite surprised by how the drink affected Ion, since its ingredients are supposed to affect humans differently. Then i remembered something vital about Ion, that i forgot to mention in the past.
Ionas: Really? And what is that?
Kremant: I bet your reaction will be priceless when i tell you this.
Ionas: *Somewhat Troubled* (Oh, what am i going to hear this time?)
{Ion's POV}
Kremant: Something unexpected! *Grin* YOU, are technically not a human anymore.
Ionas: E- *Surprised* Excuse me?!
Kremant: *Big Grin* And there it is! Priceless reaction just as i predicted!
I'm not a human?! That's the most ridiculous thing he ever said so far!
Yami: (Not a human?) In what way is Ion not a human?
Ionas: *Upset* Yeah! If you have forgotten, you took me away from my EARTH! I was born on THAT planet, you know!
Kremant: And?
Ionas: *Upset* That makes me a HUMAN!
Kremant: YOU have forgotten one small detail.
Ionas: *Irritated* Oh, and what is that exactly?
Kremant: I said before that when i took you from the other Earth, i took only your soul, not the body. The body you use now is something i made for you, in order to exist in this world. Just because it looks human, doesn't mean it is. You understand what i'm trying to say, right?
Ionas: I... Think...
Darn, that's actually not wrong!
Ionas: *Somewhat Troubled* But, if i'm not "Really" a human, then what am i? Artificial?
Kremant: In a way, you could call yourself that. But that sounds too hollow for use, so it's a no-no by my opinion. So, you will just be treated as "Unidentified".
Ionas: Eh?
Kremant: There will be no description that tells what you're exactly. Mostly because i don't find it important enough to make one. And no. Just because your current body was made via soul energy, and energy in general, that doesn't really make you an energy-type being.
Ionas: Wait, soul energy?
Kremant: Duh! I'm a ghost! That's what i use! Anyway, it doesn't matter WHAT you are, but WHO you are. You can think of yourself as a human, or whatever else you like. No one will really care. Now what i'm trying to say is, that because of your current physiology the drink reacted differently within you. And instead of making you drunk, it just put you into a dragged state. But it was not for long, so we can say that all's well that ends well.
At least that explains a few things.
Kremant: *Amused Chuckle*
Ionas: Why are you laughing?
Kremant: *Big Grin* I just had a thought. Since your physiology is different from a human's... It makes me wonder... How this will affect you in the future?
Ionas: *Troubled Realization* ...
Kremant: This will be interesting to watch. Now excuse me. I'll take my leave. *Cheshire Grin*
And like that, Kremant vanishes into thin air.
Ionas: *Troubled* I have the worst possible feeling about this.
Yami: *In Pain* Ow.
I look behind me and see Yami holding her stomach in pain.
Ionas: *Concerned* Are you alright?
Yami: *Somewhat In Pain* I'm fine. I just need some rest.
Ionas: If you say so. But just in case, i suggest you to go at Mikado's Clinic for a check up.
Yami: ... Ok.
Ionas: Oh, and can you please not tell anyone about what happened? I don't want to worry them.
Yami: I will say nothing about today. But are you sure keeping it a secret is a good idea?
Ionas: ... I will think about it. *Really Apologetic* Also, i'm really sorry for what happened.
Yami: It's ok.
That moment, Yami grows wings.
Yami: Just make sure to watch what you drink from now on.
And like that, Yami flies away.
Ionas: *Rubs His Head In Embarrassment* Great, now i feel like an idiot.* At least everything went well in the end.
As i think about it, i take one last look at B-R-29's severed head.
Ionas: Is it bad that i think i'm ok with this? *Shrugs* Oh well. After all those encounters, that thing was asking for it.
And like that, i take my leave, and follow the road for Rito's house.
Ionas: At least i hope things will calm for a little while, now that their Warrant Officer is gone.
~In An Unknown, Underground Facility~
An Insectbot pushes a button and activates a big screen, revealing the black figure of their leader.
?: State your name, and report.
Insectbot: *Salutes* Sergeant B-R-200, sir! I call to report that the Warrant Officer B-R-29, along with ten of our soldiers died at the hands of the human known as Ion.
?: ... *Sigh* I knew he was not suitable for this mission from the moment that human appeared. I was expecting that to happen. *Serious* Sergeant!
B-R-200: Yes, sir!
?: Continue to gather information about that human! Learn everything you can!
B-R-200: Yes, sir!
?: And one more thing. One of our Lieutenant will come at your facility shortly. Until he comes, make sure to not encounter the human, or Golden Darkness. Understood?
B-R-200: Yes, sir! Um, sir, may i ask which of the Lieutenants are you sending?
?: H-B-R-12.
B-R-200: ... *Troubled* Oh scrap.
Ionas: I feel like i lost most of my day because of that crazy drink.
Kremant: Nah, it wasn't that long. Also i must say that it was quite funny seeing you dancing like a fool.
Ionas: Shut up! I wasn't myself and you know it! Next time on To love-Ru: The Info.
Kremant: Also, the "There was a little ship" song? Really?
Ionas: I WASN'T MYSELF!