(Jean/Kirei's POV)
As the battle progressed, my eyes wandered to Inugami, who just eyed the battle of the commanders while in his true form.
He just stood there, looking down at the battle that ensued between the two commanders. I don't know if I was just imagining or anything, but he looked rather… concerned?
I then noticed Kana just standing there along with the other Kiyoyuji Paranormal Patrol members. It seems Inugami followed my gaze.
Inugami… are you still going to keep your promise?
(Inugami's POV)
My eyes fell on Kirei, she was craning her neck to look down. I followed her gaze and found Rikuo's stupid human friends.
I eyed Ienaga Kana. She was just… standing there. She was so open and defenseless… I could use her against Nura Rikuo…
But I couldn't. I promised to Kirei that I wouldn't. She also said I was going to die if I tried any dirty tricks. Disregarding my thoughts on that worthless human girl (I mean Kana, okay? Not like Kirei's human or anything), I shifted my attention to Tamazuki.
My master was holding Kirei hostage against Nura Rikuo. I just wondered, why was it he could when I couldn't? He said he hates dirty tricks, why was he using Kirei against Nura?
I stiffened myself and reverted back to my normal form, hands in my pockets. My panting got heavier as I looked at Kirei's face, she seemed so scared… so worried… so afraid…
I bit my lip. All I can do is hope that it will end up okay.
Sadly, the only hope that Kirei will walk out of this alive lies with that dreaded Nura Rikuo.
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(Jean/Kirei's POV)
A little time passed.
Curious where we are now? Well it's the conclusion of the battle of the commanders. And honestly, the sun is rising.
Rikuo looked like a bloody pulp by now. Whereas Tamazuki still had the advantage, I mean really, the Devil's Hammer in one hand, me in the other. No wonder Rikuo was getting beat easily.
The sun was peeking out from the horizon, I could see Rikuo's hair shortening.
"Rikuo!" I screeched. (I forgot to mention that Tamazuki's hand was around my stomach now, just under my flat chest. Damn pervert.)
"Just hold on, Kirei, I'm coming." Rikuo muttered weakly. He was barely able to stand, I could feel tears building up.
"Rikuo, just forget about me!" I suddenly yelled. I couldn't stomach watching Rikuo get hurt, "Please, just forget about me and freaking beat Tamazuki already! Don't mind if I get hurt, just please!"
Tamazuki put the Devil's Hammer closer to my neck, I put my eyes on the sword, cautious of it, "You're wasting your breath, Kirei-chan. Why don't you just be quiet and let him be? If he wants to be an idiot and die, so be it." He said.
"Kirei…" I turned my head to Rikuo, he was still barely able to stand, but he managed to keep a smiling face on as he stared at me, "I promised I won't let anything happen to you, I'll keep that promise."
I had completely forgotten Rikuo's promise to me. He promised he would protect me, and if I know anything about Nura Rikuo, it was that he never breaks a promise.
"Tell me… do I look like I can still protect you?" He smiled.
I nodded. His smile widened, "And just knowing you still have faith in me… it helps a lot …" He stood up, sword pointed at Tamazuki, "I'll defeat you now and fulfill my promise to Kirei."