"Yama, Heavenly Wolf Blade!" And with that, the doors to the castle were blown apart, along with all the soldiers behind them They did not stop moving, even to fight. Attack after attack tore through the soldier's ranks like they were rice paper. Finally, the wall to then throne room exploded. On the other side stood Lady Kendappa, Zouchouten, and Bishamonten.

"Well, well." The red haired Bishamonten smirked. "It's been a long time, Lord Yasha. And you brought friends. I'm afraid I cannot permit you to go any further. We four gods," He gestured to his companions have given over body and soul, to be the sword and shilled that protects the id king's world. If you wish to see the god king, you will have to go through us first!"

Suddenly, the six the Shura sword has marked as stars felt immense pain in their heads. Yasha realized what it was first. All eyes turned to Ashura as the Shura sword materialized from his hand.

"The six stars have gathered." The strange voice that was Ashura and yet not at the same time was gleeful. "The dark stars that will defy the heavens. They well be the schism that splits the heavens"

"Ashura?" Ryuu looked very scared fro Ashura, and Syaoran couldn't blame him.

"I am finally here… Soon the prophecy will be fulfilled. But first…" Ashura vanished from sight. When he spoke again he was on the balcony above them. "to punish the betrayer!"

"Ashura!!" Sakura called after the boy, hoping he'd answer her voice but he ignored her, just as he ignored the others.

"You will carry out your last duty as the Ashura Clan's priestess, Mother!" and he was gone.

"Ashura?!" Yasha was in disbelief that Ashura would leave.

"I'll go after him!" Ryuu was already running for the stairs. "You guys get Lady Kendappa!"

"I'm going with you!" Syaoran called as he earn after him.

"Syaoran, wait!" Sakura chased, with Mokona in her arms.

"Well, now that the kids are gone," Kurogane drawled, sword over his shoulder. "What are you gonna do, Empress Ameterasu?" He asked, locking eyes with Lady Kendappa. She met his gaze levelly, but didn't answer. Yasha, realizing time was running out, addressed her quickly.

"Lady Kendappa, we need your strength. You are the last of the six stars that Kuyo prophesied. The prophecy cannot be fulfilled without you. We need you." He did not beg, he stated simple fact. But when she still showed no emotion, he grew worried. "Defeat Taishakuten with us! Lady Kendappa!"

"No." Lady Kendappa answered calmly, but coldly. "I cannot do that." The companions faces grew concerned, Soma was already in shock. "I must kill you rebels. It is my duty to destroy those who disrupt the god king's world. Because I am the general of the Eastland, Jikokuten." He voice and stance radiated nothing but pride.

"What!?" Karura shouted. He oldest friend hid this, and now sought to kill them all.

"Kuro-chi knew this would happen?" Fai asked seriously.

Kurogane didn't answer, but the grip on his sword tightened.

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The next two chapters will be happening simultaneously so be prepared.0