I know it's short, but still. I'm taking it slowly, alright? ^^"
The brunette grunted, feeling more frustrated than he's ever been. Tsuyu's crystal tears were still rolling down her cheeks.
"Let's make a deal," One of the bandits tried to negotiate. "Let us have the girl, and you're safe."
"I'd rather have my head chopped off than being a coward and letting my comrade die!" Rufus retorted, immediately shooting at the man who held Tsuyu in his arms.
That man yowled and let Tsuyu go. The bloodshot demon told her to go into the village and stay there until he came. The innocent girl did as she was told and rushed immediately to the village. Angry that their prey had escaped, the bandits crowded around Rufus and began attacking him instead.
"Soul Shackle!"
The men were thrown back, but they hard-headedly came back to attack the bounty hunter. Rufus continued to fire at his opponents, occasionally using a skill or two. No matter how many times he shot them, they seemed to be multiplying… Somehow, it seems like they're getting stronger. Eventually, Rufus got tired. He decided to gather the rest of his strength and use it for one of his deadly skills…
"EXPUNGE!" The brunette exclaimed as a massive explosion occurred.
The nearby bandits got blasted far away, never to return… But the ones that stayed out of range laughed it off. Tiredly, the bounty hunter closed his eyes and felt himself drifting into unconsciousness. I… I'm so sorry… I couldn't protect you… Were the thoughts that ran through his mind before he drifted off into darkness… Even he did not mind the pool of crimson forming around his body…
*With Tsuyu*
With each gunshot she heard, she winced. The innocent girl was waiting for the fight to be over… And for Rufus to come get her; telling her everything would be fine. However, even when the gunshots ended, there was no sign of him coming. Worried, Tsuyu headed outside of the village again; only to see Rufus lying in a pool of crimson with the remainder of the men laughing.
"Oh hey, looks like the pretty girl's back for her boyfriend!" The men howled.
"R-Rufus..!" The petite girl exclaimed, immediately kneeling down to help him.
She placed her arm on his wounds and it emitted a healing power to them; causing all his wounds to close right then. Tsuyu leaned him against a tree and stood up, turning around to face all the men. An angry expression spread on her face as she shadows began to cover her face… And somehow, even the night sky turned even darker.
"Who did this..?" The dark girl demanded, glaring at them. "Which one of you did this?!"
"Oh, what's this? The girl's angry her boyfriend is hurt!"
"SHUT UP!" The re-borned goddess commanded as thunder began to flash. "You all did this knowingly… You knew the consequences… And now… You will have to pay for it… With your life…"
Whoa... Even I didn't expect this outcome. Maybe Tsuyu's coming to life, yeah? Anyway... Sorry for the shortness again~! ^^""
