Chapter 16

The Extent of His Power

Hotsuma tended to Sophitia's cut tendon and healed very fast.

"Wow. I can walk again! Incredible! We don't have medicine like that back in Greece."

"Japanese medicine at its best." Said Hotsuma.

The group then were lead by Cassandra to a small encampment.

"So, why are the Wiyots so bent on killing you two ladies?"

"Well, there's something you have to know. They are very generous and seemingly peaceful but an ugly monster lies beneith the mask."

"Don't tell me.."

"Nightmare's influence extends far into this world."

"I noticed that. Especially after seeing Bangoo's eyes and their teleportation magic."

"Ah, yes. They greeted us with great hospitality when we washed ashore. We are apart of the Sacred Sword Alliance and told them of our goal."

"Sacred Sword Alliance?" Asked Hayate.

"Yes, Sacred Sword Alliance is a conglomeration of knights and warriors fighting against Nightmare and his evil blade. You probably don't know but most governments and leaders of the world are actually controlled by Nightmare. His hand is everywhere. His influence and presence is even here. A place totally unknown to us. Yet, these tribesmen have seemed to come in contact with him."

"Yes, I believe we came under attack from a large group of tribesmen."

"Yea. Thanks a lot for killing them! Jerks!", Cassandra said in a gruff manner, "They were men we liberated from Nightmare's influence. The Wiyots village leaders are corrupt and controlled and we liberated some of their tribesmen."

"I'm assuming that's why they want you dead?"

"Yep."

"They were all the army we had against the Wiyots. We were originally sent to the Far East to liberate Japan's leaders and recruit great warriors like you two in our Alliance. We were sent for help to stop Nightmare. We then ended up here."

Hayate clenched his fist at the mention of Nightmare. His eyes turned red and angry thoughts befell over him.

"Is he alright?"

"Nightmare has done much to Japan just like he did here. I'd rather not talk about it."

"Well...is this it? Us four? We are all that remain?" Hayate said emotionlessly.

"I'm afraid so. You killed the last of the resistance." Cassandra stated sadly.

"Well then..." Hayate then packed up his gear. "It's goin to be us against them. We are plenty enough for them."

"Are you mad? It is us agaisnt...how many Sophitia?" Said Hotsuma

"200 not including the elders."

"203! Hayate! 203 angry and Soul Edge pumped tribesmen all spears and arrows aimed at us!! I know I'm strong enough to take some out but that is a hell of a lot of men there. We could only take the 100 men before because we had Bangoo's private army there."

"Well, if your too much of a pussy to go ahead. Then I will stand alone."

Cassandra gazed at Hayate with practically hearts in her eyes.

"I like bad boys." Said Cassandra winked at Hayate.

"Bad boys are bad but dead men are worse! Cassandra, he's going to die if we don't get him out of this crazy plan."

"Well, If Hayate goes. Then I GO!"

Cassandra skipped over gleefully to Hayate's side and quickly took his arm.

"Thank you." Said Hayate.

Cassandra squealed and held his arm even tighter.

"Cassandra... I'm ashamed to call you a sister. No dignity."

"Look, I'm going now. I would rather die fighting than to wait around. I simply don't have enough time..."

Hayate then flashed back to his first meet with Nightmare.

"Not when I'm so close to my goal."

"But you're young! You have much time. Recklessly charging is only going to bring you death." Said Hotsuma sagely.

"I've been searching for information about Nightmare for the first 13 years of my life. I cannot waste another second doing nothing. All the strife and hardships would be for nothing. I killed my master for this. The last man to care for me."

'I'll care for you Hayate. In more than one way.' Cassandra thought to herself.

Hayate then let go of Cassandra and dashed forward. Out of the encampment towards the Wiyot village. He unsheathed his sword and sped forward.

"Hayate!" Sophitia, Cassandra and Hotsuma said in unison.

After many hours of running and trying to catch up with Hayate, Sophitia , Cassandra and Hotsuma stopped.

"How long can he run for?"

"This is the longest I've seen. 2 hours encounting. He should stop anytime soon."

Hayate then was seen falling face first in the distance.

"2 Hours. New record."

"Let's just go to him then make camp. Cassandra, just don't do anything with Hayate."

"Hmph...can't do nothing here...", Cassandra complained, "Sleeping next to him is good enough for me." She winked.

"Alright, whatever. Lets just move on." Hotsuma said.

The group walked on only to come upon a sleeping Hayate.

"What an idiot."

"A cute idiot!"