Defy

Chapter 23

Author Notes: Ahhh things are going down! It was so intense since i brought in a brawl between Jyugo and Elf, and had Uno coming to the rescue~ I'm surprised with how things have come. But soon...i'll have to say goodbye to this story. I'M NOT READY YET! i don't own Nanbaka.

3rd P.O.V

Aki shivered in her lover's arms as Elf rose from his spot, still laughing maniacally. Uno glared as he shifted his girl behind him. "So it seems we finally meet Uno. Tell me, what did you do to take her from me? I'll admit I'm curious." The gambler turned his body, covering Aki from view.

"I never stole her away as she was never yours to begin with. As an expert on the ladies I can tell you manhandling and treating them as slaves or toys won't get you anywhere." There was a flash in Elf's eyes, anger. "You dare to lecture me?"

Uno's tone, the fact that he was touching His Aki, even the loving expression she gave the boy brought forth a hatred Elf hasn't felt in a long time. "I dare to do a lot of things. Like making sure you can never hurt her again." Shadows covered Uno's fierce gaze, his mouth set in a firm line.

His gaze still focused on the knife Elf was playing with. Elf chuckled once more, putting on a smile though there was no warmth or sincerity behind it. His feet had him circle around the pair, his teeth clenching as Aki set her back to Uno. As if she was daring Elf to try striking him on her watch.

And his blood began to boil as he caught sight of her resolve. Her hand reached and intertwined with Uno's unashamed, without an ounce of fear. He was ready to cut the two to bits, already imagining all the ways he could torture them.

"Is that so? And how are you going to do that? I've chased her all over the world, had my way with her under your so called protection. What can you do?" He had struck a nerve. As both flinched at the reminder.

Aki had lost her virginity to Elf, and Uno was unable to prevent it. "It's true I let her down in the past. Something I will always regret, but that's why I'm here now." Elf paused then, facing the foolish man with furrowed brows.

Uno much to his and Aki's surprise was grinning. "Though as much as I would love to beat the crap out of you for making Aki so miserable I would have to get in line." He nudged his head, causing his hat to bounce slightly forward.

"Damn right you'd have to." There, standing at the entrance was Zen, cracking his knuckles. "I've been waiting a long time for this." The blind man pushed himself forward, tackling the blonde back to the ground. Giving Uno the opening he was hoping for.

The two scuffled as Uno ran, taking Aki with him. "NO! Give her to me!" Elf was thrashing, going full on feral as he kicked Zen in the knee before slamming his head into the ground.

Though the blond menace took a good couple of harsh jabs in return, his face at this point black and blue. "You won't get away from me Akiiiiii!" Zen refused to let the crazed killer anywhere near his sister.

Even without his eyes, he had no issues fighting, keeping up with Elf's unpredictable swings. Though it was near impossible to take the offensive, Zen was struggling to find an opening. But much to everyone's surprise he didn't have to.

Two gun shots fired, deafening the small group as Elf shrieked in pain. "Wha?!" Hajime was there, standing in the same exact position her brother was not moments ago. He had his gun out, the safety already off with smoke coming out of the nozzle.

"Are you two ok!?" From the shadows of the doorway came even more people. Momoko, Nico and Rock, with Nico hugging a bewildered Aki to his chest.. Uno's smile increased as he gently squeezed her hand. He was glad he bought them enough time.

He was getting worried they'd never make it. "After you left I woke up Nico and Rock, sending them to get everyone. Took them long enough to get here though." The bald headed man fired another round of bullets as Elf continued towards them.

Blood seeping through Elf's pristine clothes yet the Picksmithy owner didn't care as he limped his way onwards. "Shut up inmate. I don't want to hear your shit." Momoko had in her possession a walkie talkie, her calling for even more backup.

"It's over Elf-give it up!" Zen was already back on his feet, his lip trickling a bit of blood but otherwise unharmed. "Heh-ehehehehehehe. Do you truly think this is the end?" No one bothered answering him.

He was outnumbered and out powered. Hajime had his guns and fists, Musashi had his martial arts training and adrenaline rush and even should he somehow manage to get past both of them, Aki knew martial arts, on top of Rock and Uno knowing their way around a brawl.

Nico who would keep watching would copy their movements and follow suit. There was no way Elf was going to win. "Keep coming closer and I'll keep shooting." Hajime had warned the creepy son of a bitch. But his warnings were ignored as Elf took another step, his arms out towards his beloved.

"Aki!? Come to me." Another bullet was released, nailing the leg. Still that didn't stop him. The cycle kept repeating and Aki couldn't bear to witness anymore, hiding her face in the scruff of Nico's hair.

Shuddering as she could still hear the gun going off and blood splattering onto the ground. "You're mine Aki, nothing can change that." She tried to ignore how Elliade's voice got quieter with each step as well as the heavy loud thud she heard.

Sighing Hajime popped the safety back on, holstering his weapon. "It's over." Anxious, the raven haired girl moved away from Nico's comfort to stare at the remains of her living nightmare. Now officially dead.

"Jyugo?" Rock saw tears start to form as she continued to look on, unable to turn her gaze away. And she had no idea why. She was finally free, Elf couldn't hurt her anymore. She and the others should be celebrating.

Her face should be full of smiles and cheers. Yet she was still so, so sad it had to come down to this. "Hey you ok!?" She fell to her knees, her legs giving out on her. "No. I'm not."

She couldn't bother trying to lie, she was overwhelmed, her mind racing a mile a minute. Uno gave her a soft smile as he held her close, trying to rub some warmth back into her stiff limbs.

"But you will be. And we'll help you get there." She nodded against his chest, her jaw opening for a large yawn. She was so tired, fatigue was quickly catching up to her in spades. "Get some rest Aki...you deserve it." Barely able to stay awake she laid fully onto her boyfriends' chest.

Her ear hearing the rhythmic pattern of Uno's heartbeat, strong and alive. "Good night..." It was a wonderful reassurance that acted as a lullaby as Aki at last succumbed to her body's desire to sleep.

Dawn had approached, the bright sun bringing forth a new day over Nanba. "Mitsuru and the others are on their way. Hajime please escort everyone over to Doctor Otogi's." Grunting he does as commanded, straightening his uniform. "Move or lose it brats."

To be continued

Author Notes: Wahoo! I did it, and so goes the tale of Elf~ Honestly i don't know how to feel about his death. I did contemplate his leaping over the rail and drowning into the sea but in the end I feel like this was good enough of an end.

After all he's done, I think anyone would feel closure just knowing he was gone for good. But that's it for now. I've got one chapter to go, this is it! We've reached the end~

If you like the series so far please feel free to fav/follow/review, guys I appreciate all the support given and I've been so happy writing this story. It's been my latest addiction that I've almost recovered from lol. Tchao for now~