Curse of the Universe
宇宙の呪い
(Uchū no noroi)
"Though he shows no fear, he shan't be fallen by fate."
(彼は恐れを示さないが、彼は運命に倒されない。)
Chapter 11:- The Fear Within Me
Theme song: Yuki, Muon, Madobe Nite. - Chihara Minori
Ending Song: Kakusei - Superfly
Yuuya: So that's Takei Shon, huh? The guy who took Logan's place, huh?
Rushia: Shon? Logan? W-What? Who?
Mio: What are you talking about?
Yuuya: Takei Shon is the newest and strongest hero of this world while Logan Shen Lee was once a hero who then turned evil and tried to take over the universe but failed.
Ange: Should we be worried about them then?
Yuuya: I won't be that worried about the girls, they can' do much but rely on their man to do most of the grunt work.
Rushia: What about us? Are we weak too?
Yuuya: If you guys were weak, I wouldn't have brought you three out into the multiverse. You're all even more powerful than they are. I know this for sure.
As Yuuya said, the three girls blushed and smiled as they then confidently looked up at the four on top of the building as Yuuya then took a few steps forward and put his right hand behind his back and point at the armour of Aurelia Comet with his left hand as his eyes glowed bright purple.
Yuuya: Shall we now dance?
Up above, the eyes of the armour glowed bright red as the blonde girl got off of the armour as the Comet would jump off of the build and land right in front of Yuuya as it towered over the young boy with its menacing look as the boy smirked at the armour and would then cast a spell and toss the armour aside and threw it into a building as Yuuya then warped towards the armour and attacked it as the three girls would then charge at each other as Tsukuyomi Shirabe would face Mio while Akatsuki Kirika fought Rushia and Carol Malus Dienheim went up close against Ange. As the two groups fought each other, Kirika and Shirabe would sing the song "Cutting Edge×2 Ready go!" together.
"I'm firing off
Happy plus go lucky times heavy bass
The girl who's too cute, and wants to eat meat
Is finally here
I'll run through the field with high output and full strength
I dive in with my all for both my dreams and my fights
When our songs overlap for the final fight song
(Let's sing when our songs overlap)
We'll rip apart even the tallest wall and create the future
"Our dreams won't lose"
Push through it with our strong love
Ready go!
I may be young and immature, but I won't run away
When I believed I had overcome everything, my tears became stars
(I may be inexperienced and incomplete, but I won't run away
When I believed I had overcome everything, my history become stars)
Now illuminate the dark, hope, light,
And support the one who's waiting for you…!
(Now illuminate this moment with light and support
See, someone's waiting for you…!)
Let's go together, my twin heart
Now is the time to
Recklessly cut you apart
I want to see you go to hell
With these hands of mine
I now understand how to rip you apart
I won't hesitate to hurt you
When our voices harmonize, we can unchain anything
(Let's try and harmonize our voices)
Because when we're together, our power turns into bravery
"I won't hesitate any more"
I swear upon this eternal love
Ready go!
In a world where we cut everything into tiny pieces
So we can laugh and cry with our dear friends
(In a world where we cut everything into tiny pieces
Where we can laugh and cry with new friends from now on)
It's OK to overcome anything as we hold hands
Let's walk away together…!
(Let's overcome everything by holding hands
Let's walk away together…!)
We are one, my twin heart
We have shared each other's pain
Ever since yesterday
Today's bond, and the seed of ambition
Will shine into tomorrow
Shine through with our strong love!
Ready go!
I may be young and immature but I won't run away
When I believed I had overcome that, my tears became stars
(I may be inexperienced and incomplete but I won't runaway
When I believed I had overcome everything, my history become stars)
Now illuminate the dark, hope, light,
And support the one who's waiting for you…!
(Now illuminate this moment with light and support
See, someone's waiting for you…!)
Let's go together, my twin heart"
Shirabe got up close to Mio as she swung her massive buzzsaws at the wolf girl as Mio would then dodge the attack quickly and would use the jaw of her left armament and grab hold of Shirabe's body and would toss into a building as she fired a platoon of fighters from the tiny hangar bays on her armaments as the planes would fire down firecracker-like explosives at Shirabe. With Ange and Carol's fight, the two were keeping their distance from each other as Carol sang the song "Senkin Dur da Blá" as she created four large magic circles around her as they were coloured in red, green, yellow and blue as the four magic circles would fire out a powerful blast of elements at the alchemist in front of her. The Redhead would warp behind Carol and create a small magic circle on the blonde girl's feet and as she did, Carol was then shot into the air as Ange would clap her hands together as it made a loud ringing sound as she would then slam her hands onto the ground as the ground would form and mutate into a sort of serpent that would charge up towards Carol from the ground and attack her as she continued to sing as she fought back.
"Ah, the canon leading to the end is so sweet
Let the gospel of slaughter be spread together with blood I vomit
I'll dissect everything to the molecular level
And sever any rebellion forever
RuLuRiRa… the universe tilts
RuLuRiRa… the sun freezes
Genocide and genocide
Until not even a drop of blood is left
With hatred and power, it tears you apart
Tremble in fear of the love song that'll break the world apart
I swore to kill miracles
I'll burn up all the atoms of my memories
If I intoxicate myself with frenzy, even that gentle smile
Will be brought to oblivion in a song to destroy the world
I see love not
I know love not
I shall bring love to an end
Ah, I touched it faintly and gently
That gentle and warm palm of your hand
I can't even recall the name
My heart has withered completely
RuLuRiRa… a requiem of hellfire
RuLuRiRa… it spins and dances
Genocide and genocide
Everything that pulses and beats
Everything that is alive
Will be brought down from the stairway to salvation
Nothingness is the only peaceful paradise
What can I do but believe in that?
I'll expose and extol the providence of all creation
With my music enshrined in zeroes and ones
I'll torment love
I'll trample on love
As a compensation for having loved
RuLuRiRa… disappear… end…
RuLuRiRa… be discarded… die…
Genocide and genocide
Until not even a drop of tears is left
I'll squeeze out a catastrophic roar
And deny and burn everything from its foundations
I swore to kill miracles
I'll burn up all the atoms of my memories
If I intoxicate myself with frenzy, even that gentle smile
Will be brought to oblivion in a song to destroy the world
Those days where I loved
Those days I loved
Through my love… be brought to rest"
Carol: Tsk! What's with this woman's power?! She cannot be this powerful! *As she said to herself and panicked, Ange was glaring up at Carol from the ground with her eyes glowing bright blue as she had a little smug on her face as well* That bitch…
Back with Rushia and Kirika. The blonde scythe wielding girl was fighting a horde of undead that Rushia was animating from the spiritual butterflies that were always around her. The blonde was singing the song "Mikansei Love Mapputatsu!" as she was fighting the horde of zombies in front of her as Kirika would then spin like a top as she killed over a few dozen of them and got close to Rushia. As Kirika's eyes glowed bright green for a brief second as she grinned at the necromancer.
"I'm firing off
Happy plus go lucky times heavy bass
The girl who's too cute, and wants to eat meat
Is finally here
A scythe typhoon rips apart anything in its path
Even though it makes me dizzy
I'm always ready to fight; always trying my best
When our songs overlap for the final fight song
We'll rip apart even the tallest wall and create the future
"Our dreams won't lose"
Push through it with our strong love
Ready go!
I may be young and immature, but I won't run away
When I believed I had overcome everything, my tears became stars
Now illuminate the dark, hope, light,
And support the one who's waiting for you…!
Let's go together, my twin heart
Now is the time to
Recklessly cut you apart
I wanna see you go to hell
With these hands of mine
Thanks to those around me
I'm still pretty much stupid
But I'm not embarrassed
"Love" is the word
When our voices harmonize, we can unchain anything
Because when we're together, our power turns into bravery
"I won't hesitate any more"
I swear upon this eternal love
Ready go!
In a world where we cut everything into tiny pieces
So we can laugh and cry with our dear friends
It's okay to overcome anything as we hold hands
Let's walk away together…!
We are one, my twin heart
We've shared each other's pain
Ever since yesterday
Today's bond, and the seed of ambition
Will shine into tomorrow
Shine through with our strong love!
Ready go!
I may be young and immature but I won't run away
When I believed I had overcome that, my tears became stars
Now illuminate the dark, hope, light,
And support the one who's waiting for you…!
Let's go together, my twin heart"
Kirika: You're mine, desu!
Rushia: Oh crap! *She would then create a barrier with her butterflies and dodge Kirika's slash*
Kirika: Tsk! Get back here, desu!
Rushia: Ugh! You're so annoying! You know what?! You've just pissed me off! *She said as a large satanic-like magic circle that was coloured in neon blue and green was seen in front of both Rushia and Kirika as Rushia summoned a massive creature that was similar to Mothra from the Godzilla universe* Get her! *The massive insect screeched loudly and would grab hold of Kirika's body as it flew up into the air* Yay!
Back with Shon and Yuuya, the massive armour was striking at the boy from all sides as the boy defended himself from the attacks as he would then glare at the armour as the Comet flew up into the sky and keep his distance away from the boy as Yuuya would then warp in a sword that was gold and would get into posture as he was creating static electricity from his body as he took a deep breath and exhaled as his breath could be seen exiting from his nostrils as the boy had his head down and his eyes closed. "Kaminari no kokyū (Thunder Breathing)" The boy said softly as he a bolt of lighting would hit the ground that Yuuya stood on as it created a powerful explosion and within a blink of an eye, the boy was behind the Comet as he retracted his blade and opened his eyes that was glowing bright golden yellow. "Ichi no kata: Hekireki Issen(First Form: Thunderclap and Flash)", as the boy landed on the ground and withdrew the sword, the Comet exploded as the man who was inside the armour would fall to the ground and was then caught by Shirabe.
Shirabe: Shon-kun! What have you done?! *She yelled at Yuuya*
Yuuya: Giving him a lesson, don't tell me you guys have forgotten me.
Shirabe: Huh? Kiri-chan, who is he?
Kirika: W-What? I'm a little busy, desu! Kyaa! *She would crash on top of a car as the massive moth flew above the buildings*
Yuuya: It's only been a year since I've left. *As he said, the long overcoat that he had worn would turn to his normal suit as Yuuya made his hair shorter and he would hold onto the book of Sha Na Na Na in his hands as Shirabe and Kirika gasped at the sight as the entire city would turn into a large spacious steel room that revealed to be a training room*
Kinji: Hold up! You grew up?! *A blonde male shouted from the operations room as he was watching the fight throughout the whole time*
Kirika: Onii-chan! Why didn't you tell us that he was here?!
Kinji: How was I supposed to know?! It was all so sudden! The kid just came in like Doctor Strange!
Yuuya: Alright, enough with the small talk, I just came here to tell you that, that thing that he has is extremely dangerous, he's a mortal, not an immortal, he shouldn't be carrying it.
Kinji: W-What?
Shirabe: Are you talking about the Comet?
Yuuya: Yes I am, I'd suggest that you keep that away from him, it's absorbing is very life source.
Kirika: Eh?!
Yuuya: Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll be heading back home. *He said as he walked over to Mio and the others as he created a portal in front of them as he changed his form to look more mature as he would wave goodbye to everyone and then enter the portal*
Shon: Ta-Talk about anti-climatic..
Kirika: It's absorbing your life, desu?
Shon: Shit…
Back on the planet of Holographic, the group returned back to the hideout base as Ange would meet up with her friends after saying goodbye to Yuuya as Mio would lightly pat the boy's head as she went back home as Subaru along with Okayu and Fubuki would follow her while Rushia stick close to the boy as she was holding his hand.
Yuuya: Rushia? What's wrong?
Rushia: I feel kinda sleepy..
Yuuya: I'll send you home then. *As he said, he and Rushia would then teleport right in Rushia's bedroom as he would then try to let go of the girl's hand but she was holding on tightly as she was falling asleep. He would then use his powers to go through her hand and would then lightly nudge her to the bed as she would then fall asleep. Yuuya sighed softly as he grabbed the blanket and covered her with it and would head out to the living room and look around the small apartment* I guess I should go take a bath. *As he said, he would head to the bathroom to take a shower and a warm bath. As the boy was in the bathtub and he would let out a sigh as he felt relaxed within the bathtub as he would close his eyes for a moment and the image of the people on the planet of Holographic appeared getting slaughtered by a single man as it revealed to be a tall male that is heavily armoured in white with a long white cape that is coloured red within the came and had a long mace-like tail that resembled an Ankylosaurus and a helmet that was very alien as it revealed to be Shan Vile. Merkava. As Shan was seen pulling his hand out of Noel's body, the man turned his attention to the persona and walked up to him with its glowing red four eyes as the closed jaw on the helmet would split open like as if it was made out of skin as the antagonist spoke to the persona*
"You cannot rid me of this….Universe.."
Yuuya then woke up from the sudden dream that he had as he realised that he had fallen asleep in the bathtub without even realising. The boy was panicking as he was breathing heavily. He would splash some water onto his face as he then got out of the bathtub and got changed. After putting his clothes and drying his hair, he would head out to the balcony and look down to see that the city was normal as usual. The boy let out a soft sigh of relief as he then looked up and noticed the moon was still intact as a part of it was still destroyed after his last battle.
Yuuya: What is going on with me..? Ever since last night, I've been acting strange.. *He said to himself as he got worried as he looked at his hands and noticed that he was shaking. He then put both of his hands into his pocket as he would then head to the couch and lie down as he would read his book. As an hour passed and Yuuya was still reading his book, the Sun was setting and Rushia had just woken up from her nap. The girl was rubbing her eyes as she saw that Yuuya was lying down on the couch and was reading his book as she would then slowly sneak up to him but in a split second, she was sitting on the couch and the boy had his head on her lap as she realised that Yuuya had warped her to the couch and she blushed upon the sight of his head on her lap*
Rushia: Y-Yuu-kun?
Yuuya: Hmm?
Rushia: W-What are you doing?
Yuuya: Having my fun.
Rushia: R-Right, at least you're enjoying yourself...W-Wait! No! What are we going to do for dinner?
Yuuya: Do you want to eat out?
Rushia: What do you have in mind?
Yuuya: Ramen?
Rushia: Ramen, huh? I guess that works~
Moments passed as the two went out to have dinner and spent their time alone as it was also the first time for Rushia to see Yuuya eating and tasting food, as it was late at night, the two were walking down the park and were heading back to Rushia's apartment together. Though Rushia was humming and was happily enjoying her time, Yuuya was following her from behind as he still felt concerned and as he was walking and looking down at the ground as he walked, Rushia would then hold onto the boy and held his hand as he looked up at her and saw that she was looking at him with a concerned look on her face.
Rushia: Yuu-kun? You alright?
Yuuya: Y-Yeah, I'm fine. Just peachy.. *He said with a forced smile on his face as Rushia got worried for him as she would take a step back and open her palms as butterflies would fly out from her palms as they glowed brightly within the darkness as the girl smiled and chuckled softly as she looked at him* Eh?
Rushia: Don't worry, Yuu-kun! I'm sure you have your own troubles and worries but you're not alone, we're all here for you! Me and everyone else! Because we all love you! *She said with a big innocent smile on her face as Yuuya's eyes widened in shock as he blushed slightly after what the girl had said as he smiled back at her innocently and sweetly as Rushia squealed softly and hugged the boy as she held his hand and brought him back to her apartment*
"I guess I'm never alone, no matter what. Wherever I go, there will always be someone out there who will treat me as a friend or as part of their family. Perhaps this is the one blessing that I must cherish. Especially with them." As he said and thought to himself, he would hold Rushia's hand tightly as the two walked back to the apartment together.
-TO BE CONTINUED-
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The character named Shan Vile. Merkava was the man who caused Azuma Yuuya to carry out his destiny to be the "Guardian of the Universe" and the wielder of the Cursed Book of Sha Na Na Na. Shan made his first appearance in the fanfiction called "Multiverse" and then made multiple appearances and mentions in other series like Courageous Song of the Valkyries, Frontline Wars, OVERWRITE and Wrath of the Titans along with To Love-Ru: Predator and many more.