Defy

Chapter 22

Author Notes: Ohhh this are getting tense~ Last time Jyugo/Aki made up her mind to confront Elf...now we see the what happens next. Ladies and gents I do not own Nanbaka!

3rd P.O.V

Goosebumps were prickling on her skin, even with the layers she had on Aki couldn't help but feel the chills. Both from the wind as well as the stare she was receiving from Elf.

His head was tilting from side to side as he stared at her curiously. It was as if he was looking at her for the first time. "What is there to talk about Aki? You're here so we can leave this disgusting jail and finally have our wedding."

He was smiling, sharp fangs gleaming in the light. This was all he ever wanted. Well no, he was disappointed that Aki cut her hair and had been running from him for so long, but seeing her with those beautiful clear eyes...

It made him so happy. He's wanted to marry her for so long, and now she was here, ready to submit herself to him. "I think we do Elliade...did you really have to kill Seitarou and the others? Was there truly a need?" The blond scoffed, waving a hand back and forth.

To him they were simple commoners in his way, nothing more. "I honestly can't see what the problem is. They were a nuisance that needed to be dealt with. Honestly my dear you need to start looking at the big picture." To him there were two categories in life.

"A Nuisance?!" Scum that didn't even deserve to lick off his shoes, and stepping stones that he'd allow to speak with him. The people that surround him were easily interchangeable as no matter what they had their uses if manipulated correctly.

Even his fiancee, who was staring at him with fear and terror was no different-though she was in a special class all her own. She was his possession, something only he could touch and command.

Elf's father was the same way with his wife. He had taught him that to get by in life-to make it big, you had to topple any and all that stood in your way. Break the spirits from any that dared to oppose you in anyway necessary to achieve success.

It was twisted philosophy, where survival and power went hand in hand. "When we get married, we'll have a grand wedding, one full of flowers and sunshine." When he was twenty he had accepted such wrong beliefs by murdering his own father. Taking over the company.

Picksmithys' was as prosperous as ever, Elf was living the dream, all he desired was a submissive bride who would bear him his own heir. Of course Elf would never allow the child to surpass him-he wasn't so foolish to allow such a repeat.

Still, male or female they would be raised properly-with the best teachers. Where eventually they would be the perfect puppet to control. "So come come, let us be off." He clapped his hand twice, no longer wishing to delay. He had been waiting Years for this moment.

"Sorry Elliade...but I'm afraid there's a huge misunderstanding between us." His lips pursed, so much feigned confusion that no one would ever suspect his wicked mind and downright malicious deeds. "And what pray tell is this misunderstanding?"

Lithe fingers stretched as he sat there. Just itching to reach for his favorite toy. Why did his beloved Aki have to be so disobedient? He cared for her, he truly did, so why must she constantly defy him?

Her resistance brought forth punishments, and as much as he loved the thrill of being the predator, there was no joy when he hurt her tender skin. "I have no intentions of going with you." He would give her one chance.

Only...one. "Aki...you have a minute to take those words back." She felt the atmosphere turning tense within a second, his eyes glazing, though they still met her defiant gaze. Inhaling she got into fighting stance.

"I will not." And with that he was off, in one fluid motion he jumped, getting close to her in mere moments. Her eyes widened at his blinding speed, and ducked towards her left-just missing the swipe of his knife.

He growls as he turns around, swinging his body back and forth while standing on the balls of his feet. "You're always doing this to me! If you just listened and did what I told you we wouldn't be here! I guess it's time for another 'lesson!"

Many times before when in his presence she would find her body shiver, paralyzed by the insanity that would swirl into those dark orbs for eyes. But not now-Not ever again.

She may not have had a weapon but she had the training her and Zen had undergone when they were little. His father was a martial arts expert, and had always felt it important to teach them.

"Stop avoiding me!" On many occasions the discipline she had undergone had saved her life, both in and out of prison-but never has she been more grateful as she was now. Nimbly she dodged every single blow- able to follow every movement of her ex.

As she kept moving out of his range her brother's words rang into her mind. The very words that he told her when he forced her to fight him during the New Year's Tournament.

Gonna have to do better then that Jyugo! You can't block forever!

With newfound strength she swerved to the right, bending down to angle herself into Elf's side. "Hyaa!" She sent a fast uppercut to his stomach, causing him to gasp as pain rattled his bones.

It was the moment she was waiting for, for once he was caught off guard, and she was where she wanted to be. Her punches may've not have been as effective compared to Zen or Hajime's but she was light on her feet, able to put in more hits and dodge just as fast.

She couldn't help that satisfied grin on her face from coming as she landed a heavy punch into the bastard's cheek. Something she's always wanted to do. The hit was so powerful that he fell to his already sore ribs, skidding a bit from her.

"DAMN YOUUUUUUUU!" He screeched, and ignoring the pain he rushed her, his slashes were getting faster and more random. "I'll Kill You! KillkillKillkillKillkillKillkilllllllllll!" He reminded her of a wild animal.

His knife was starting to break through her defenses, light scratches on her clothes and cheek. But Aki gritted her teeth, refusing to surrender. She's allowed all this suffering for far too long.

With a war cry she struck, her fist hitting him square in the throat...while his knife just barely grazing her head. "I'm stopping you here and now Elf!" Using the momentum as she sweep kicks him while he's down. Grabbing his throat, a strangle cry tries to break free.

He doesn't fall but he does lose balance and ultimately his knife. "As if bitch!" His elbow came out of nowhere, smashing into her stomach as payback. Instinctively bending slightly she held her middle, losing her advantage.

Now he was back in control as he gripped her hair, throwing her against the rail. She went smashing head first into the thick metal bars. Her vision unfocused as she collapsed onto her still pained stomach.

Panting Elf picked up his knife, recovering with each step he took towards her. He didn't bother with pleasantries, there was no longer any need for talking. By defying him, fighting him she had set herself up for death.

Even if he broke every bone in her small body, bound her in a golden cage and had his way with her day and night it would mean nothing. She would still oppose him, refusing to obey.

And for him, that was unacceptable. By the time she was able to shake off the daze it was too late. "Ah!" He rested his knee on her back, the majority of his weight pushing down.

The sharp weapon high in the air, glittering a shiny silver. If he couldn't have her... than absolutely no one can. Aki knew what was coming even if she couldn't see what it was he was doing. She closed her eyes, steeling herself for what she knew would be her end.

"Get away from her!" Her eyes snapped wide open as Elf's weight suddenly left, a sickening sound of bone clashing with bone hit her ears. "Uno!?" She couldn't believe he was here.

He was asleep-she was sure of it! Yet here he was, panting, casting a shadow over her injured form. Elf got a surprise himself as he rubbed his cheek, Uno's punch like Aki's from earlier had sent him far.

The older boy didn't even look away from the deranged blonde as he helped his girlfriend up. "You ok?" She was now that he was here, but Aki couldn't stop herself from feeling flustered.

Her confused expression made him chuckle slightly as he had a good hunch to what she was thinking and trying to say. "Didn't think I was going to let you handle this solo did you?"

The two found themselves tensing as Elf started laughing from his spot, spitting out a small glob of blood in the process. "So...you're the one. 'Uno.' The one who stole her from me."

To Be Continued

Author Notes: Ending that chapter right there was tough! I honestly didn't think about this chapter beforehand...it just happened and I'm glad it did, because as much as I love angst and breaking people's spirits we needed a tough action scene with Jyugo~

I wanna say in the next two chappys it'll be the end. Can't wait! Everyone thank you so fricking much for reading. If you like this series and wanna support it I will happily take any favs/follow/reviews. It's time for me to go but i'll see you next time. Tchao for now.