There! I updated! You can stop bugging me with e-mails complaining for me to continue it . The thing is I lost the files...and didn't feel like retyping them but I'm back and I'll do my best to keep the story moving forward now. sighs
Really I just want to get Kyoshin but this is too big a part to push off to the side...anyways enjoy!
Short but it moves it ahead...Hiruma will be back as well next chapter.
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Musashi looked like he had always looked to Mamori in her own dimension. Tall, proud, with a calm demeanor no matter the situation. The differences were of course; this Musashi was a demi-god and was dressed in faded armor used for centuries even millenniums perhaps.
Who knew how long the demi-god had been living. The group stood in awe looking upon a living legend that had just sent a naga hissing back to its den, tail between its teeth.
The Savage touched down lightly, keeping that same composure idly looking over the group with a faint smile. The silence might have went on forever if Mamori hadn't cleared her throat and taken a step toward him, "Uh…thank you for saving us Musashi," she said pleasantly.
"You were in danger due to my fight with that foul worm. I t was the least I could do," He said. His gaze again looked over their group with a slightly raised eyebrow, "And you keep odd company Mamori…a little bit from everywhere in your group,"
"It kind of came together…"Mamori said turning to look at her friends, "But I wouldn't have our group any other way,"
"Although having Hiruma back where we can keep an eye on him would be better, " Shin growled slightly. Sakuraba nodded and Rui took a step closer to the two knights showing his obvious dislike of the demon.
Musashi nearly looked surprised, "So he back eh? Then it appears things are now in motion…" He paused, eyes closing for a minute before reopening, "Then you are the way to the Texan Planes no?"
Mamori nodded, "We need to get to-"
"Kyoshin," Musashi finished, "You must get the kingdom of sea and calm the storm there and then take a boat from there to the Seibu badlands,"
"What is going on in Kyoshin? I thought they would be safe from those nagas," Monta piped up crossing his arms.
The demi-god glanced sidelong at him, "You would think that except two of the god monsters are at war with each other, Mizumachi is missing and the lone god monster Kakei is barely keeping the sea from swallowing Kyoshin kingdom in this storm. They are vulnerable now…"
He turned looking at each one of them in turn but then resting his gaze solely on Mamori, "That is why you must find Mizumachi to aid Kakei and then those two can force the other two into a stand still. Kyoshin cannot fall,"
"Why?" Sena asked, "Has the Kyoshin a larger purpose?"
"Kyoshin is the only kingdom that can provide sea transportation…it will be needed later…" Musashi said. The demi-god looked up frowning, "The naga will return soon. You must be far from here by
then…I'll take you to the end of the ravine and from there you can cross the Texan plains…I only wish I could do more…"
Shin shook his head, "You have already down more than enough noble Musashi. We will hurry to Kyoshin and help them as we are able,"
Mamori nodded in agreement, "I may have been sucked into all of this…but I intend to help you guys out,"
Mushashi smiled, "I take comfort in those words, arch mage. You will succeed as long as you keep making powerful allies on your way to Christmas Bowl. "
He leaned in and in a low whisper said, "And Hiruma is never to be doubted. A demon yes but when it comes to his country and friends he will go to extreme lengths to help them,"
She nodded, "I'll keep that in mind. You probably know him the best out of all of us,"
The savage one laughed, "I only know him as well as he lets me Mamori. He's a secretive guy like most demons are,"
The demi-god took a step into the middle of the group, "Now let us be off. I'll start a teleportation spell that will take you all to the end of the ravine,"
"Savage! Gnome friends!?" Komusubi asked worriedly up at the demi-god.
"They are fine…the city was spared and I will continue to defend them little one," Musashi said, "No naga will be eating gnomes today or anyway,"
Komusubi beamed up happily, "I go. To Kyoshin !"
Shin gave a ghost of a smile, "A loyal gnome in our team? That is something that may help us later in our struggles,"
The group moved closer to Musashi as not to be left behind in the teleportation. Musashi lifted one hand and began to chant out loud in an odd language and tendrils of orange energy fell about them like spider silk. Soon the world began to melt.
Ravine walls of grey and black stone floor melted to reveal wide open skies of blue and long grass as far as the eye could see. A pleasant breeze carrying the scent of wildflowers tossed the grass playfully and the Mamori's hair as well.
She smiled and turned to thank Musashi….but he was gone. It appeared as if he had not even had been there with them. Sakuraba shook his head in awe, "That is some powerful magic…"
"The demi-gods be one of the greatest powers," Sena said in agreement, "No one with brains be tackling one if they have a choice otherwise,"
Mamori looked around curiously, "So…which way to Kyoshin?" she asked looking at her group.
Komusubi stabbed on finger in one direction, "That way!" he declared. It didn't take Shin to translate those words for them. Kurita smiled at the gnome, "It has been a long time since I've traveled with a gnome. I've always gotten along with them,"
"I hope he doesn't attack Hiruma if he shows up, " Mamori said voicing her worry out loud.
"The runt will be fried in a minute by him, "Rui snorted, "You are the only one with any real control of the damned fire breather,"
"Be careful what you say Rui. He could be listening right now,"Sakuraba said in a half teasing tone. Rui tensed and glanced around looking for the demon.
"You think so?" he asked nervously.
"Don't worry. He won't attack us," Mamori reassured, "Let's just get to Kyoshin before the nagas destroy it as well," she said.
A chorus of yes, a few moans and groans, and one 'umph!' followed her statement and soon they were off wading through the tall grass Kurita in the lead, bulldozing a path for the other members to walk more easily. For someone like Komusubi, the grass would probably swallow the poor gnome up.
However behind Kurita's massive stride he powered forward like a tank happily taking awe in seeing the trolls strength. Shin was at the rear keeping a weather eye out for any danger. Mamori walked behind Sakuraba and in front of Monta and Sena.
The two where arguing about aliens and abductions that happened on the plains which Monta thought was a hoax and Sena had concerns the stories where real.
It was such a nice day out with the sun shining brightly down warming her face. For once it seemed they could relax for a bit and take the time to enjoy the scenery. The wide expanse of grasslands, the colorful wildflowers, the clear blue sky….and the large silver disk that tore towards them buzzing loudly.
"UFO!!" Monta shrieked in disbelief as the saucer came closer.
Everyone scrambled for weapons being that cover was out of the question in such a flat place but the saucer responded with a bright beam of green light that bathed the entire party. Mamori let out a gasp as her feet left the ground and she began to float up towards the saucer.
The others two experienced this sudden loss of gravity. Monta kicked about trying to get back to the ground. Even Shin was showing frustration as he glared up at the saucer arms crossed.
Mamori looked up at the doors slowly opened at the base of the saucer. The light was bright causing her to close her eyes tightly as not to be blinded. It was like a sudden voosh into a hurricane battering her about, in a world of brightness even through her eyelids. She gasps as her bottom met the hard metal floor painfully.
She cracked open one eye and then another staring wide eyed. The aliens stared wide eyed back muttering among themselves. One eventually stepped forward. A short one with glasses on his face and eyes wide in curiosity, "We are the NASA alien vessel…we come in peace…."
Mamori couldn't believe it….Abducted by the American football team…now real aliens in this crazy dimension.