Ryuuga didn't wanted to deal with this right now.
How can this even be happening?
All he was thinking about a few hours ago was just to pick up Kenta from archery practice, and then...This. He was attacked out of the blue by some freaks that wanted to abduct him, then more people with powers started coming from out of nowhere, and the last thing he knows is that he accidentally did something that made him and his little cousin appear in who knows where without a clue of how to get back home.
He just can't take this anymore.
Ryuuga can't take any more of this!
He never even wanted this!
Why is it with life wanting to fuck him over so much?!
All the poor guy wants is to just breathe, to live his life and to have choices that are his own!
Without life driving him to hell for absolutely no reason at least once!
Is that so much to ask?!
Ryuuga was just starting to accept his powers.
And now this?!
Life just can't give him a break!
He gets dragged into this madness, and the only person who never gave up on him, the one who has always been trying to help him despite of what he does wrong, and reminded him that he is the one in control of his life; just sided with the degenerates that almost got them killed!
Why does he want to help them so badly?!
Kenta would be dead right now if it wasn't for Ryuuga protecting him from those freaks!
And what does he do with this second chance to get away from this?!
He wants him to help these people to get whatever is that they want, because apparently; it's his obligation!
Of. Fucking. Course.
Once again, he has no other purpose than being used by other people.
And to make Ryuuga cooperate despite him having made his mind, Kenta decides that he is going to fight him.
...To fight a person that's not only way older than him, but that is known for leaving assholes bleeding on the floor, and not to forget the minor detail that he can make freaking fire with his hands!
Ryuuga can swear that Kenta's kindness and the empathy he feels for others is what will get him killed eventually.
That, and him being so stubborn that once he sets his mind on something, you can't never make him quit.
Then again...
That's something they both have in common.
Kenta may not remember this, but there was a time where he and Ryuuga would disagree on everything and would get into way more arguments than what he can count.
But back then they had Ryuto to play peacekeeper between the two of them.
Now they have nothing.
His only choice is to scare off Kenta with his powers until he decides to quit.
Ryuuga didn't care about his own desperation to get out of this situation, no force from heaven or hell will be strong enough to make him want to hurt Kenta on purpose.
The white haired guy lighted his left hand on fire and didn't hesitated before throwing it at the little green haired boy. Close enough for him to get scared, but far enough so Ryuuga can be sure he will be able to dodge it.
And he did.
But to Ryuuga's surprise, he didn't do just that.
As soon as Kenta saw the fireball, he jumped to the left and used only one of his hands to make an impeccable somersault while his other hand held his bow and arrow. And it was so quick that it looked to only take two seconds before he landed on one knee and shoot another arrow in Ryuuga's direction.
Which he barely dodged if he had to be honest.
When did this brat became so agile?...
Wait...
Ugh, He should have guessed.
~Flashback~
It happened five years ago.
Ryuuga was just fourteen back then.
Ryuuga was walking down the street with Ryuto and Kenta, they were making their way to his uncle's apartment. Turns out, that guy had nothing on his kitchen, and they had no choice but to go buy something or just starve all night. It was already late and it was starting to get dark, they would had made it sooner, but Ryuto couldn't help but to try to flirt with a cute girl back at the pizza restaurant.
"Did you see me, Kenta? She sure thinks that I'm enchanting."-Ryuto was still blushing, the girl was really shy and didn't laugh on his face. So, he took it as a win.
"Ryuto, we've been over this."-The seven year old kid tugged on his cousin's sleeve.-"Pick-up lines are creepy. Mum says that you can get slapped because of them."-
"They are not pick-up lines, is called 'Telling the truth'. You know, Kenta; sometimes you just have to tell someone how cute they are. They might need to be reminded of it."-
"So...You were helping her?"-Kenta tilted his head.
"Exactly."-The thirteen year old boy nodded.The older guy sighed and expressed a very silent laugh.
"Don't listen to this knucklehead, Kid."-Ryuuga said and made his younger brother frown at him.-"One day, a girl is going to kick him in the balls so hard, it will probably reverse his puberty."-
"Yeah, right!"-Ryuto scoffed.-"You are just jealous because I'm brave enough to flirt."-
"Is that supposed to be a good thing?"-Ryuuga smirked.
Ryuto turned away with annoyance.
"You are a weirdo."-
"Right, not wanting to deal with that love-struck-bullshit makes me the weird one.-The older one commented.
"Ryuuga, don't say bad words!"-Kenta tugged Ryuuga's arm as he yelled with anger.
Ryuuga couldn't help but to laugh in a cynical manner.
"Why shouldn't I?"-He asked as he smirked again.
"Because is bad!"-The little green haired boy insisted.-"Mum says is bad to say those words! I don't like it when you two say them!"-
"And I don't like it when you snore, but you don't see me complaining."-Ryuuga rolled his eyes, still smirking.
"I don't snore!"-
"Yes you do."-
"Do not!"-
"Do too."-
"Do not!"-
"Do too."-
"Do not!"-
"Do not."-
"Do too!...Wait."-
The pair of brothers couldn't help but start laughing like the devil, meanwhile, Kenta's cheeks went red as he started pouting.
Ryuto clearly noticed how small tears of frustration were starting to flood the boy's eyes, so he decided to do something about it.
"Aww come on, Kenta!"-Ryuto ruffled his little cousin's hair.-"We are not laughing at you!"-
"Nah, I'm sure we are."-Ryuuga commented with another smirk.
Kenta stuck his tongue out.
And before any of them could say something else, they stopped dead on their tracks the minute they heard an unfamiliar voice.
"Hey, would you look at that."-A guy approached to them and looked at the pizza that Ryuuga was holding.-"You didn't had to get us dinner."-
Ryuuga and Ryuto immediately frowned because of the way this guy talked. They weren't stupid, that was enough to tell the pair of brothers what these guys' intentions were.
"Uh? Who are you?"-Kenta was confused of why this stranger just talked to his cousin.
"Nobody important, Kiddo. We are just selling candy to the good people of this neighborhood."-One of the other guys approached to the little boy and pulled out a little container out of his pocket.-"Would you like to buy some? Come on, it will make you strong and fast."-
"Really?"-Kenta's eyes went wide. He observed the little orange bottle and saw that it contained a bunch of blue pills.
"Yeah, you can even become a superhuman with these."-The guy laughed, this was too easy sometimes.-"First sample is free."-
"So much for it to be free when it costs you your sanity."-Ryuuga interrupted in such a deadpanned way, it was obvious he didn't wanted to deal with this right now.
"Sorry, pal."-Ryuto also decided to interfere as he grabbed Kenta by the shoulder and pulled him closer to him.-"But he isn't buying anything from you."-
They tried to resume their walking, but these guys rushed to block their way.
"Oh really?"-The guy looked at Ryuto with a smirk, he then kneeled down for his eyes to meet with the little boy's eyes.-"You are not interested in buying candy? Even if it is for a good cause?"-
Kenta didn't knew what to say, there was something about this guys that made him feel queasy.
"Look."-Ryuto didn't hesitate and pushed Kenta in order for him to stay behind his older cousin.-"We already decided to eat junk tonight, he doesn't need to poison himself with that shit."-
"Poison?"-Kenta tilted his head.
"Oh really?"-The guy who was talking to Ryuuga just looked down at the little green haired kid.-"How about if you sell it to your friends at school, then? I think they might be interested."-
"What?"-The little kid didn't understood.
Why would they want him to sell candy at school? Was that even allowed?
"Yeah, you'll be surprised on how many kids around here refuse to buy candy."-The guy laughed in an attempt to appear sympathetic.-"And you are just a cute little thing, you can sure get away with more sales that any of us. So? What'd you say?"-
The guy wanted to touch Kenta's cheek, but Ryuuga quickly stepped in front of both his brother and his cousin.
"I say, that if you don't get out of my face this instant; I'm going to lose your head in a junkyard."-Ryuuga gritted his teeth.-"The kid is not interested in this crap, so; beat it."-
"Oh, isn't he?"-The guy stood up and looked at Ryuuga in pure anger.-"Well, I want to hear it from him."-
Ryuto could feel how Kenta started to hug his leg, it was clear that the little kid was getting scared.
"Come on, Kid."-The guy looked as if he was starting to lose his patience.-"Just because these guys are pussies, doesn't mean you have to be one. You can hang out with us, and we will teach you how to get strong."-
The little boy looked up, he still appeared to be afraid.
"I-I don't want to sell the candy..."-The green haired boy mumbled.-"I-I don't want to buy it either."-
"Why, because this pieces of shit told you not to?"-The guy asked as he crossed his arms.
"Don't call them that!...M-mum said I should listen to Ryuuga and Ryuto."-Kenta was doing his best to hide the fear he was feeling right now.-"A-and...I-If they say that what you sell it's bad, then I think is true!"-
"Oh really?"-The guy smirked.
"Yeah! They never lie to me!"-Kenta stopped stuttering, but kept close to Ryuto.-"And if they don't want me to talk to you, then I don't wanna!"-
"You appear to be good to follow orders. You sure you don't want to make business with us?"-
It appeared that he was going to grab Kenta's shoulder, but before he could even reach him. Ryuto grabbed that guy's wrist and threw it away.
"Hey! Just because you like to be someone's little bitch, doesn't mean he wants to be one too!"-The boy yelled as he protected his cousin.
The guy fell at the floor and quickly reached for the back pocket of his pants.
Ryuuga got to him so quickly that the only thing that anyone could notice was the pizza boxes falling on the floor.
"Drop. It. Now."-Ryuuga practically growled.
"Why?"-The guy laughed a little bit and tried to pull out what he had on his pocket.-"Are you scared?"-
"I'd be scared if I were you."-He whispered in response.-"What will your boss do to you if he finds out you shot three minors? Huh? This is a decent neighborhood, and there's a lot of people here, the police might be right around that corner. Wouldn't the sound of a gun being shot alert them? Wouldn't this shit be an amazing call for attention? I'm sure your boss will love that."-
"How do you know I'm not the one who gives the orders?"-The guy stuttered for a second.
"Lucky guess."-Ryuuga smirked.-"Why don't let the little brat go and we get through without the need of weapons? That maybe won't do a lot of noise."-
The guy didn't said anything, just pushed away from Ryuuga and decided to put the object back on his pocket.
Ryuuga slightly gazed at Ryuto for what appeared to be less than a second. The younger brother nodded rather quickly and decided to hand over the pizza to Kenta.
The little boy was confused by this action and looked at Ryuto, who only smiled and slightly pushed him away.
"Hey, Kenta. Why don't you go ahead?"-The teenager asked with a smile.-"My bro and I are going to have a talk with these rats."-
"B-but...Um..."-Kenta couldn't help but to feel uneasy, he didn't wanted to leave his cousins alone with these mean people.
"Don't worry, Kid."-Ryuuga didn't faced him at all, but you could tell his tone sounded a bit snarky.-"We'll be back in no time."-
"B-but-"-
"No buts!"-Ryuto laughed.-"Except yours back at the apartment. Just go! We'll be fine!"-
Honestly, the only reason why Kenta decided to obey them was because his mom told him to always do so. However, he knows that there is nothing he can do here, except not to get in the way.
So, he turned around and started to slowly walk in the direction of his dad's apartment.
The little boy turned around for a second and noticed how Ryuto was still giving him a smile. After that, he walked faster and was out of sight in only a matter of seconds.
"Now."-Ryuto turned around and looked at the guy who tried to pull a gun on his brother just a couple of minutes ago.-"Where were we?"-
Ryuuga took off his own white jacket and cracked his knuckles.
This one was going to be fun.
To leave out strong details, Ryuuga and Ryuto didn't really made it out of that fight without a scratch, but to be fair; it was way better than ending up bleeding in the floor like those assholes.
In the end, they made their way to their uncle's apartment, but it was starting to get dark, so they knew what kind of welcome they were going to get after knocking on the door.
And they were right.
That fight they had with those guys may not have been enough to make them end up on the floor.
But you can bet that Kenta's sudden hug and cries of worry were enough to accomplish that.
"Don't do that again!"-The little boy whined in Ryuuga's shirt.-"I thought you two died!"-
Ryuto could help but to laugh softly and smirk.
"Wow, a little bit more of faith would hurt less, Cuz."-The youngest out of the two siblings commented as he ruffled the little boy's hair.
"You big dummy!"-Kenta could help but to feel angry at that response. He even hit Ryuto, of course the punch was so desperate and weak that it didn't do any sort of damage to the teenager.
"Come on, Kid."-Ryuuga smirked as he got up.-"Did you seriously thought we were in real danger?"-
Kenta looked down, his cheeks were red and tears were barely being contained by his brown eyes.
"I-I j-just...I was scared."-The kid muttered.-"I don't want you guys to leave me..."-
"Hey, Kenta, It's okay."-Ryuto sat up and put a hand on his cousin's shoulder.-"We are fine, and don't you think you are overreacting a little bit?"-
"M-maybe...B-but...If you guys leave...Then...I will be left alone with my dad and..."-The poor kid chocked on his own words.
"Is that bastard home?"-Ryuuga's tone went so monotone that it sounded utterly menacing for a boy his age.
Kenta shook his head.
"Then, let's go inside."-He started to walk to the door.-"I'm starving."-
"Yeah!"-Ryuto got up and followed his brother.-"I hope you didn't ate it all, Kenta!"-
"I haven't eaten because I was waiting for you two!"-Kenta's tone went more annoyed, but it sounded less stressed.
Once they were all inside, they all went to the kitchen table.
"You guys really scared me."-Kenta mumbled as he ate.-"There was like five of them and only two of you."-
"Actually, it was six."-Ryuto laughed before taking a bite of his slice of pizza.-"Kinda wish I've taken a souvenir from that fight to show Kakeru. Maybe a tooth or something."-
"Why? Do want to impress your boyfriend?"-Ryuuga laughed in a sarcastic manner.
"Kakeru is not my boyfriend!"-Ryuto immediately got defensive.-"He is my soulmate!"-
"What's a soulmate?"-Kenta tilted his head.
"He is like the brother I never had."-The younger sibling tried to explain better for his little cousin to understand.
"But...You do have a brother."-The little green haired boy still didn't get it.
"Yeah, but Ryuuga is the brother I have."-The teenager clarified.-"Kakeru is the brother I never had."-
"Good, he can keep you, then."-Ryuuga laughed cynically.
Ryuto scoffed.
"Ha! You don't mean that!"-He said playfully.-"Who is going to keep your butt safe, then?"-
"I'll train the little knucklehead."-Ryuuga answered without too much thought.-"He's going to have to learn how do defend himself eventually, why not start now?"-
"But..."-Kenta wasn't sure of what to say.-"But I can't fight! I'm too little!"-
"So what if you are?"-The older guy smirked.-"You can beat someone up no matter your size."-
"Really?"-The little boy seemed amazed by that fact.
"Yeah."-Ryuuga laughed softly.-"If you become strong enough, I bet you can even take me out in a fight."-
"You really mean that?"-Kenta was amazed after hearing his cousin saying that.
"Yes."-He nodded.-"In fact, you will challenge me one day. It doesn't matter how old we are, if it's too late of too early, no matter the conditions of the situation; I fill fight you and I hope you kick my ass."-
"Ryuuga! Language!"-
"Whatever, Kid."-Ryuuga smirked and then extended his fist.-"Do we have a deal?"-
Kenta's frown was quickly replaced with a smile.
"Yeah!"-His first collided with Ryuuga's.
"Woo! I can't wait to see that!"-Ryuto cheered.-"Hey Kenta! I will prepare you for when the day comes! What do you say? Do you want me to train you? I can even teach you Parkour!"-
"Nope! I will train by myself!"-Kenta laughed and grabbed another slice of pizza.-"And you'll see! I'll get stronger!"-
"No doubt about it."-Ryuuga's smirk went a little soft.
"And then! You will have to take me seriously as your equal!"-The little kid got too hyped by the moment, his eyes almost appeared to have stars on them.
"That ain't happening."-
~End of Flashback~
"So?"-Ryuuga's fist lighted up on fire all the way to his elbow.-"You did took that promise seriously."-
Kenta didn't even blinked at the menacing tone his cousin talked.
"I always take you seriously."-Was the only thing he answered.
Ryuuga smirked at that.
"Sometimes I can't really tell if you are too smart or too stupid for your age."-He commented before running on Kenta's direction.
The younger boy didn't wasted a second, he started dodging Ryuuga's attacks the minute he got close to him. It even got to the point where he had to throw away the arrow he had in hand and using his bow as a weapon.
"I should have know."-Ryuuga scoffed. Then, he lighted his other hand on fire in an attempt to punch Kenta.-"You always do this! You take bullshit too seriously!"-
Only to be stopped by the kid's bow.
"I only do it when it comes to you!"-Kenta gave him a comeback this time.-"If I don't take you seriously, then who will?!"-
Huh, that was a good one.
"Look at you, you almost sounded me!"-Ryuuga noticed how the kid jumped back and started running backwards.
So, he tried to throw more fire on his direction.
"Someone here has to, and clearly, it won't be you!"-Kenta jumped again, but this time on Ryuuga's direction.
He held the bow with both hands and attempted to hit him with it as if it was a sword.
The older guy had barely dodged that attack, and couldn't help but to feel a pain on his torso.
Oh, it was so on!
Ryuuga kicked Kenta away the second he got a fair shot.
But he couldn't help himself and ended supporting himself on one knee, whatever harm the kid caused him, it was too painful.
The kid also ended on the floor after that kick, he was panting and coughing, but he didn't cared about it and decided to stand up.
"I-I...I can do this all night."-He said before grabbing an arrow from his back and launching it to Ryuuga's direction.
Only to earn a huge wave of fire being thrown at his direction.
The kid had nowhere to run, so he use both his arms to shield himself and ended on the floor.
The older cousin got to stand on his too feet, only to observe what was the outcome of his attack.
Kenta had burn marks all over his arms and in one of his leg, he had a visible bruise on his chest and almost half of his throat from that one kick he got from Ryuuga, his nose was starting to bleed and he had a bruise his left cheek.
"I won't stop fighting until you help them, Ryuuga."-Kenta mumbled as tears were starting to flood his eyes.-"I don't care if I have to die. I won't stop."-
He couldn't react.
He just couldn't.
He didn't wanted to do this, but...
He doesn't want to kill his little cousin over this either...
The pain across Ryuuga's torso made itself present again, this time he took his hand over it only to notice something.
Blood.
And it was his.
The guy with white and red hair then realized that there was a cut that went from his chest to his stomach...A cut that was caused by this little brat.
Ryuuga then looked over Kenta with a shocked expression.
"Are you going to listen now, or do I have to repeat that?"-Kenta mumbled with his direction focused on the wound he just caused on his older cousin.
You've got to be kidding right now.
Even after being told by Tsubasa to wait until he runs the proper protocol in order to check if this temple was safe, the warriors didn't listen in the slightest.
They knew this was going to be anything but safe, so why bother?
Besides, he needed to get Hikaru some medical attention and to take the two guys that Chris left behind to be interrogated.
Despite being anxious and restless of what they were looking for, they couldn't help but to act with hesitation when they entered the temple.
It was dark, the only sources of light they had at the moment were Gingka, Tithi, and Yuki using their powers on their hands.
"Did you hear that?"-King mumbled as the sounds of steps made themselves present. The warrior of Mars couldn't help himself but to grip on his sword in advance.
"Do you think it's our friends?"-Tithi tried to make the energy on his hand shinier, but it was no use.
"It can't be."-Kyoya whispered.-"They wouldn't escape so easily."-
"Whatever it is..."-Gingka whispered as well.-"Stay alert if something happens."-
The only sort of reply the redhead got was a sharp sound of someone taking a deep breath.
There was no need to tell that it was Yuki.
"Hey, don't worry."-Gingka put his hand on his friend's shoulder.-"If she is anything like you, I'm sure she is safe."-
Yuki only gulped and nodded frenetically, he couldn't help it, he was scared to death of what might happen or already happened to his sister.
"Hello?!"-
Dynamis?
"Is anyone there?! Please help!"-
Madoka?
"Somebody help!"-
Aguma!
The group of warriors felt the anxiety and adrenaline drag their feet at the direction where their friend's cries for help.
And what they found was...Confusing, to say the least.
"Guys?"-
Dynamis was there.
"How did you get here?"-
Aguma was also standing there.
"Yuki! Oh, thank goodness you are here!"-
Madoka was there too.
And it would be fine...If they weren't standing in the middle of a room lighted with candles and engraved with strange symbols.
"What is it?"-Dynamis asked with a smile.-"Aren't you happy to see us?"-
Why they were all smiling?
What the heck are they wearing?
And what's with those necklaces?
