Kuroi no Mahou
Psychosis
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" LET ME OUT!"
A bellowing roar was deaf to human ears… In the deep and dark crevices and hardly remains of Ken's mind, his own soul was locked. Or rather, temporary sealed until the daylight sun dawns…
Ken knew it was impossible for he barely survived the dreadful poison Baphomet engulfed him in. Yelling for help is a futile act of cowardice knowing that no one will hear him. If he can keep calm, he can have sufficient time to think. Think what? Think of a way to communicate with Tsubasa.
He apparently knew this was going to happen… But he wasn't prepared to face it. A calm rage coursed in him. He was guilty for not informing anyone earlier. He knew that his clairvoyance had advantages but he was using it sporadically. He knew it was a threat… But he possessed the capabilities to what? Torture himself to no extent? He slapped himself for the sheer reason to think straight.
He knew it had a reason. Its reason was very significant for the coming future. And Ken had no right to curse himself for it. He ought to think such sight had blessed him! But he had only foreseen what his will told him. And now, his punishment was this. He was now barely clinging on to his life that's about to be taken by the evil that spurned to have its own will.
He…he had evil in himself—a tourniquet of insolence and malice and the sadistic urge for victor. No glory. Just triumph. Even if that fire burned inside Ken, he was fair and rational enough to keep it down. This isn't his true color, he told himself time and again. Those things are just a complete product of his sins coming together.
His true self lies within himself—his heart, to be more exact. He has a deep faith for himself and everyone he trusts. One among them, he truly respects.
" Hyuga… I hope you're okay there…"
In a flight of speed, Tsubasa tracked with the shallow current of air. He delved his eyes on the ground, darting to and fro, pinpointing from where traces of black and trivial aura were sensed. He knew a while ago, a foreboding energy was emanating from Ken and Baphomet. He picked up the energy and uses it to trace where they were.
On the ground, Hyuga was plainly riding a borrowed skateboard against the cemented streets. Riding across the ground in a series of short and sharp turns of angles, he maneuvered the skateboard with great dexterity, trailing Tsubasa from above.
The other three were in the hospital, awaiting Tsubasa and Hyuga's return and securing themselves with protection. They knew Ken was possessed, and that the devils were also after the others. Matsuyama volunteered to protect Taro and an already injured Genzo.
" I hope Tsubasa will take care of himself…" murmurs an extremely worried Taro.
Genzo smiles serenely and said " Tsubasa will be fine, Taro. And if we get our Fujutsu Objects, we can be in par with Tsubasa."
Matsuyama nods correctly while seated on his chair, he points " Each of you guys will have your own kind of powers. Do you want me to teach some basics?" his smile widens.
Taro and Genzo both shoot indecisive looks at each other then Genzo asks " Will it be—err, significant?"
" Of course it will be!" laughs Matsuyama as he takes a piece of paper from a blank checkbook and with a pen from his pocket, he jots down something on the paper.
Half a mile away from the hospital, Tsubasa slowly descends to the ground before Hyuga. In an exhilarating pant, Hyuga reluctantly falls on the ground tired and giddy.
" Any—tr-traces?" pants Hyuga as the sweat beads down his attractive tan face.
Tsubasa growls as he punches the ground. He too, became tired… But he wasn't going to give up that easily and so was Hyuga. In a queasy stand, he points to the East. " I sense a mild aura there. What say you, Hyuga?"
Without warning, Hyuga quickly boards the skateboard and replies " Then Eastward we go!"
And before Tsubasa can reply, Hyuga skidded down the road where Tsubasa pointed…
Hyuga!
" Ken?" yells Hyuga when suddenly, the skateboard halts and Hyuga was easily thrown over.
" What's wrong, Hyuga?" questions Tsubasa when he was just in time to swoop and catch Hyuga.
In a petrified expression, he delves looks to his side and behind them. " But—I just heard Ken! I heard him yelling my name…"
Hyuga! Tsubasa!
Now, Tsubasa was the one glancing around… Then, it occurred to him " Ken's talking to us telepathically."
Listen to me; I cut myself so that I can communicate with you. I think I'm around the old temple! Baphomet and the demon controlling my body are awaiting the two of you.
Hyuga's eyes widened and in a wavering stance, he quickly heads to the temple. Tsubasa then, floats back up and glides sweepingly towards the temple.
Tsubasa, Hyuga, I think I have an idea how to get back myself to my body… Though—the risks are critical—
The two captains gulp in trepidation.
And embarrassing.
Further they listened while an interesting color covered the two's faces in a flash. As they shot looks at each other, Tsubasa yells first—with extreme awkwardness " YOU DO IT."
Hyuga's face was mortified as he blushes and replies with a yell " NO! YOU DO IT! I don't even know how to do that mumbo-jumbo White Magic!"
" YOU DO IT. PERIOD! You're Ken's BEST FRIEND not ME!" yelled Tsubasa as a powerful surge of wind billowed against the ground, resulting in small fissures spurring here and there.
The thought hit Hyuga. He knew Tsubasa made that very point. But his inner mind wanted to secure his reputation as it resisted the point.
" FINE!" Hyuga finally yells. Inwardly, he felt like he wanted to explode with colorful language.
And so he did. Tsubasa grins inwardly as he obligingly covers his ears.
Before the two Captains knew, they were already approaching the temple overlooking Nankatsu. With a high edge and completely hard brick 47 steps, it was a famed yet old site. That temple was a milestone before entering the last district—where Tsubasa fought his first battle.
The cold memory was still fresh in Tsubasa's mind, from him and Matsuyama walking alone in a field of ningyous, up until Tsubasa tried to destroy the demon with a hidden bent for revenge. It was unlikely for Tsubasa to be so cold, but he knew that he lost his mind.
Before the steps, Hyuga and Tsubasa felt the deviant bitter aura. Hyuga groans slightly while advancing a few steps backward " No… How can I feel it? It's so…"
As if his world bent, he can feel the shockwave of horror around him. He was scared. Then, a calm hand was felt on his shoulder. Looking to his side, a considerate smile was present from Tsubasa's expression.
" Don't worry, Hyuga. You'll get used to this soon."
Hyuga hesitates a bit to reply, " Get used? I guess you're serious about me being just like you guys. An owner of—White Magic, right? Then how can I face them when I don't know magic yet?" His 'yet' was forceful.
Grinning ear to ear, Tsubasa whispers his strategy to the confused Hyuga. In return, a mildly enraged expression was laced on Hyuga, as his body became taut with resentment. But, they have no choice. They had to rescue Ken and it was luck that Tsubasa recognized that tiddly bit of faithfulness within Ken when he gripped his wing.
Hyuga rolls his eyes and much to his annoyance, goes into his strategic place. If this is how Tsubasa plans his moves— I just hope it works.
As if Tsubasa read the Tohou Captain's mind, he shook his head " It will work, Hyuga. Ishizaki-kun has tried this trick and everyone has fallen for it. Even Genzo."
" Heh… right. And you think they're going to fall for the oldest trick in the book? Get real."
" Let's bet on it!" then with one composed brush of his wings upwards he falls into position.
A mile away from the temple, Genzo pressured a bit. His left eye felt oddly black and hollow. As a result, he slowly takes off his bandages…
" No, wait Genzo!" calls Taro as he rears up next to Genzo, thus stopping him. " Your eye injury may get worse if you take it off! Remember what the nurse said!"
" I don't care what the fuck those damn nurses tell me!" Genzo snarls, slowly yet forcefully pushing Taro away. Then with a sneering look, he faces the Furano Captain, who was settled parallel to the wall. " Heal me, Matsuyama. I know you can."
" What? Why should I?" responds Matsuyama ironically—a very, very bad act of getting the S.G.G.K.'s temper up and exploding.
Now gritting his teeth, he again commands in a dangerous voice, as his hands gripped the bed sheets in a spoiled way. " I've had enough of this. Why don't you heal me, just like you healed Tsubasa?"
" Huh? Tsubasa needs the healing more that you. Besides…" Matsuyama lowered his head until Genzo can only spot a slick smirk, as he continued, "…Your injuries can heal in time. Don't be so rushed up."
And that was it. Taro cringes on his chair and quickly cups his hands over his eyes. There he blows…
And like an angry and injured vulture catching up to his prey, Genzo jumped over the unarmed Matsuyama, making his fist to his cheek—a deadly blow, before they ended up on the floor. With Genzo, deftly pinning the Furano Captain down.
" Stop it, stop it, stop it, stop it, STOP IT, STOP IT, STOP IT!"
But his calls were useless as it is. Sighing, Taro stood from his chair and crookedly smiled at the fighting two. " Oh please, why don't the two of you stop?"
Still, the two struggled for dominance, which ended up in a roll-punch-roll constant battle across the floor. Taro nearly laughed in amusement as the two looked like two toddlers fighting over a girl.
" Mou, yamete kudasai! Wakabayashi-kun! Matsuyama-san! Onegai shimasu…" shouted Taro once more as his tot and innocent voice filled with chaste.
" Shit! Shut up Taro! I'm trying to tear off Matsuyama's damn throat!" cursed Genzo in his bloodcurdling voice while throwing a counter-thrust to Matsuyama's gut that was easily evaded.
Matsuyama choked the blood that was coming out. How can Genzo have this much strength in a weak state? All of a sudden—the heat around Genzo's knuckles deepened with agony as he sent another punch on Matsuyama, the boy bawled in pain as the blood started to drip from the corner of his mouth.
Then, Taro couldn't take it much long either. Seeing the both of them beating each other to death wasn't like Taro—but his screams were futile to the two.
Soon, the heat around Genzo's knuckles was already fiery that Matsuyama was choking a scream of defeat. Smiling in victory, as Genzo rose to his feet, the cement around him was melting… Soon, he felt extremely mortified…
Taro screamed as the floor and ceiling cracked and was spurting water… Big volumes of water… the water circulated beneath Taro's feet, forming a small whirlpool around it. Looking to his front, Genzo was surrounded by unmatched heat and flames were garnished under his feet, melting a 360degree angle around him.
Matsuyama succumbed to the corner, astonished by the two's abilities… Gulping, he whispered, " What on earth's happening…?"
From afar, the same thing happened to Hyuga… The ground underneath him crumbled into large fissures and the cemented stairs cracked… Tsubasa gasped at what's happening to Hyuga when without him knowing, Baphomet already lunged forward to him and landing a successful kick to his chin in an upward motion.
But—when Baphomet turned around to see Ken, he was cringing on the floor, clutching his head and all the while moaning in pain… His mind—was wrecking him… Filling his head with pain. And his eyes—burning in an intense heat… As if a seething hot knife was plunged around his sockets. And then—the eye color shifted.
And the all-consuming pain of God destroyed the demonic Ken… As the real Ken cringe in pain—biting his lip, trying to stop himself yelling. But the pain was overbearing… Am I dying…?
Tsubasa's pupils shrunk in fear of what's in front of him… And then, hesitating a bit, he fully aims a devastating strike—summoning immense gusts of wind and chains of tornados upon Baphomet…
" LUCIFER DAMNS YOU TO HELL, TSUBASA!"
And with a blast of black smog, Baphomet disappeared. And he was left with a nearly insane Ken and a hazardous Hyuga—with the ground crumbling before him.
" Lord—what's happening to my friends?" murmured Tsubasa in utter shock as he floated near Ken…
Grabbing his hand, a glorious light graced around them… But…it didn't help the situation… It worsened…
Once the light dimmed, the ground thundered like a massive earthquake. Huge fissures formed on the ground as it shook violently. Buildings nearly tumbled, rows and rows of houses being destroyed.
Then large tornadoes spurned at random places across the globe. All over the West area, buildings and houses were being torn across the ground. With tremendous sizes, it can nearly wipe a whole city in one full throttle…
The black sky is literally falling underneath the earth… The grieving pressure of the ears struck down almost thousands of people. And then—a shockwave of pressure sent people nearly dying with the pain…
The terrifying volcanoes erupted all at the same time. With large volumes of lava spurting out of volcanoes across the globe. Large full-scale fires across cities burned houses down…
And Tsunamis rose at various parts of the globe. West and East Coastal areas damaged severely and the Northern hemisphere nearly survived with tremendous flooding…
The earth was in a distress… And it gave a rise to rumors… To them—the world was near to its end… But to Tsubasa… The world was welcoming a new generation of saviors. Five new saviors to save earth once more… God had to clear earth again so they can start anew…
Meanwhile… In the deepest part of Northern Asia, one of great city of God resides… A city of civilized nature and hosts its most famous site and place of worship—Babylon Tower… With an astounding height of thousands of feet tall, its tall façade nearly reached the clouds. Its high arch windows displayed a height of pride and tolerance.
But beneath the stark and lofty walls of the tower, the five Holy Mikos resided. The primary woman above the Mikos, Maria, was busy tipping up scrolls and printouts. Her radiant black short mane glistened against the fiery lamps that flickered, her deep blue eyes made a sharp stare at the window in front of her. And seeing the dark clouds, with visible strikes of lightning and the booming sound of thunder, she knew the time has come… Tsubasa has finally assembled his team.
A wide smile formed on her face. All she had to do now is to await their arrival in Babylon. A big feast? Why not? She gathered her skirts up and stood. She needed to tell the others of it.
But when she found them, they were gathered around a Television screen—horrified of what's before them.
It lasted for 30 minutes… After that… The globe silenced… No more earthquakes… no more tornadoes… no more erupting volcanoes…no more Tsunamis… no more shockwaves…
Just a petrifying silence…
People were safe in bizarre places… Nobody knew how much damage everything caused…
And an unknown number of death toll rose…To be continued…
A/N: Shortest chapter written. Muahaha. Nobody knew this happened because the earth is renewing! And NO! The chosen five didn't die! The next chapter will be up soon!
Disclaimer: yep… Captain Tsubasa's not mine. Just the five Mikos and Schneider's cousin!
Lastly, this is just FICTION. Don't you dare flame me for THIS place doesn't have THIS, THAT place didn't have THAT!
