Chapter 13: Bad Luck
Ugh... Late again. Sorry I will do better. 6 favorites and this is how i thank you all? *Sigh* Oh well. Unlucky number 13! Yaaaay... Why am I cheering? Oh well. Here you are! I just want to put a disclaimer, no sexual things will be shown or read of in this chapter. Except for Shouzou but thats a spoiler and blah blah blah I'll stop now. Episode 24 of Season 1, I'm looking at you! Enjoy the chapter, it's longer to make up for the lack of chapters being on time.
Asuna quietly sobs in the room that she was locked in. The room consisted of a dirty sink, a small pillow, a locked window, and a door that was padlocked on the other side. She couldn't remember exactly what happened, but all she could remember was someone knocking her out as soon as she logged off of ALO.
The door opens and Xertic walks into the room, smiling to himself. He snaps his fingers and summons a chair. He sits down and leans back, his eyes closed. Asuna glares at him through the tears in her eyes.
"You can get out that form, I know you're a fake." Xertic opens his eyes and sticks a forked tongue out.
"Fine," he says, smirking. His form turns black and he turns into an eight year old boy. The shapeshifter then scowls at Asuna. "And quit your blubbering. I don't want to hear it." The shapeshifter rubs his eyes. "It will all be over... I'll get my money, and be done... All over..."
"Who's paying you...?" He snaps his head towards Asuna and smiles deviously.
"All you need to know is that he would have paid me more if you were in restraints. But I didn't feel like going that far." With that, the shapeshifter turns away from Asuna in his chair and leans back. Asuna's mind was racing. She knew who had her, and it terrified her. The door opens and a man walks in, proving Asuna's horrors right.
"What are you still doing here?" Sugou snaps at the demon. The shapeshifter opens his eyes.
"Waiting for my payment."
"I told you once the job was done you will be paid. Now get out there and look out for Kirigaya," Sugou shouts back, pointing at the door. The shape shifter slowly got up and exited the room. "Finally..." Sugou looks up at Asuna, who was backing away.
"Let me go... Please... You don't know what you're doing..." Sugou let's out a laugh.
"You really think I will listen to a plea from you? Unless, of course, if it's for mercy. No, I want to have my fun first before I kill you and Kazuto. Relax, you won't be touched... Harmed, but not touched." Asuna closes her eyes. Xertic... Please tell me you're back...
-Unknown Location, present time-
Kirito raises an eyebrow. "So let me get this straight, Gamelus is your demon twin brother and you two have a permanent link to do whatever you want?" Gamelus shrugs.
"Yeah, pretty much. Brother and I can transform into any weapon when we are together. The possibilities are limitless," he responds. Xertic nods and tugs on the chains around Drake. The three were riding on the large hellhound to a warehouse, where Drake had followed Asuna's scent. A small boy walks out of the doors.
"The Twin Terrors themselves, my brother, and Kazuto Kirigaya. We have been expecting you." Drake looks up at the others.
"I will deal with my brother. You three get inside." The two demons and human nod and run past the two shapeshifters. Inside, Xertic instantly heard a cry out in pain, but there was another feeling in it... Was that-
"Brother, don't think like that yet." Gamelus puts a hand on Xertic's shoulder.
"You're right. Kazuto, you need to distract Sugou while Gamelus and I prepare. We will be invisible in the room with you. When you give the signal, we attack." Kirito nods.
"Ok. What if Sugou expects you?"
"Sugou doesn't know Xertic exists, but he will only remember my ALO avatar. It will be fine," Gamelus replies. Kirito nods, remembering the story the brothers told on his death. The three of them run up the stairs and Xertic and Gamelus turn invisible. Kirito walks into the room, Sugou on the other side.
"Welcome, Kirito-kun. I was hoping you would come." Kirito growls.
"Let Asuna go, you twisted parasite." Sugou laughs.
"Once I kill you, I have no restraint from ending her life. Once that is done, I can attack your friends and family, and my revenge will be fulfilled." Gamelus already wanted to strangle the man, but Xertic put a hand on his chest. Sugou pulls out a long knife from his lab coat, his popped eye pulsing. "You will pay for your crimes." Kirito breaks into a smile.
"I don't think I will. Now!" A huge blast occurs in the room like a concussion grenade. A loud ringing sang in Sugou's ears, and he felt the pressure of a sharp blade against his throat. The smoke clears to Kirito uncovering his ears and an 18 year old boy standing next to him. Another boy, looking identical to the latter, held a black dagger to Sugou's throat.
"Who are these two?" The first boy cracks his knuckles.
"You had a wonderful plan, Sugou Nobuyuki. However, it had a flaw. Kirito wants to save Asuna, but he isn't as angry as you want him to be, because the two of them are not dating. I am Asuna's boyfriend, Xertic Ravenclaw, and that is my twin." Xertic points to Gamelus, who spins around and slams Sugou into a wall, aiming the tip of the blade at his throat.
"You don't know me in this form, but how about now?" Gamelus's form changes into his ALO avatar, which looked similar to Xertic's. A look of horror and anger washed over Sugou's face.
"You... You tried to escape my game... I finished you off!" Gamelus sighs.
"You merely made it easier for my jailing to take place. Gamelus Ravenclaw, at your service. Brother, go get her. Kirito and I have this." Xertic nods and runs up the stairs and into a room. Asuna lay in the middle of the floor, bleeding from a cut in her stomach crying into her hands. Ger shirt was torm up from what looked like a knife, and he barely keot calm seeing the sight before him. Xertic walks up to her.
"No more... Please..."
"I don't plan on harming you..." Xertic gets down on one knee and Asuna opens her eyes. She slams into Xertic, hugging his neck and sobbing into his shoulder.
"Sugou... He... He..." Xertic strokes her hair and shushes Asuna quietly.
"It's fine now. It's ok... Will you allow me to carry you?" Asuna nods slowly and Xertic picks her up in a bridal position. He walks down the stairs to the sound of Gamelus kicking Sugou in the face. "That's far enough," Kirito turns towards Xertic and gasps.
"Is Asuna... You devil!" He kicks Sugou in the side and the man falls unconscious. Gamelus breathes hard and was about to finish Sugou off when Drake walked into the room.
"The police have arrived, young masters." Xertic motions to the others.
"He's not worth it. We need to get Asuna to rest. She endured a lot today." Gamelus sighs, spits on Sugou's unconscious body, and walks out the door. Kirito soon follows, and Xertic looks at his butler. "Take the body. The police will want him." Drake bows and picks up Sugou. Xertic looks down at Asuna. "Any final requests?"
"Burn... This place... To the ground..." Asuna manages to say, before burying her head in his chest again. Xertic stares at a candle on a nearby desk, smirks evilly and his eyes flash.
"As you command, my lady." The flame explodes across the room as Xertic walks out of the building, shielding Asuna from the fire behind them.
-Asuna's house, 9 pm-
Xertic pours a cup of tea and hands it to Asuna, who was now in bed. Drake was tending to her family and fixing the damage as humanely possible as he could. Asuna sips it shakily and puts the cup down. Xertic bows his head.
"I am a disappointment. I could have gotten back sooner, but... My sister wasn't part of my plan. I sincerely apologize. You deserve much better than I." Asuna speaks one word.
"Stop." He looks up at his girlfriend. Asuna looks back at him, her face stained from tears. "Don't think you are a disappointment. Without you, I wouldn't be here. Gamelus is your brother, you had to save him. I... I can endure the pain..." She looks down at herself. Xertic sighs.
"I failed to protect you. You shouldn't be comforting me. You need to rest. When you wake up I will be at your side, ready to care for you. I don't care what your mother says." Asuna manages a smile. She holds out her hand and he links his fingers with her.
"Thank you for saving me..." Xertic embraces her and kisses her forehead and Asuna drifts to sleep. Gamelus was leaning on the doorway, watching silently.
"Sorry my rescue took up that much time. Sugou's damage could have been prevented..." Xertic ruffles his brother's hair.
"She'll be alright. Let's get you back to your niece, huh?" Gamelus smiles happily.
"I miss Yui." The two leave the room after the two of them smiling at Asuna. Our favorite human.
Downstairs, Kyouko was pushing Drake back. Xertic walks in and scoffs.
"He's trying to help you. The least you could do is accept it." Kyouko snaps her head towards the two demons.
"You have a lot of explaining to do, mister. What in God's name are you doing with my daughter?!" Gamelus walks into the room.
"Blessing her?" Shouzou, who was sitting nearby, smiles warmly at the boy, who returns with a bow. "Good to see you too Mr. Yuuki."
"You don't have any say in this. I'm surprised Xertic even let's you speak." Both twins shoot a glare at Kyouko.
"What's that supposed to mean? Do you think I control my brother? He has freedom to speak to whoever he wants, however he wants. My father is away, and my mother is dead, so don't try and think that it's our parents fault." Drake steps in between the three.
"Young master, now is not the time for this. If you continue, helping lady Asuna will be out of the question," he warns. Gamelus growls.
"At least thank us. Without Xer, Kazuto, and I, Asuna would be dead. And it would be your fault for it, since you adopted Sugou into the family." Kyouko smirks.
"You barely got there in time, you didn't do anything."
"Know what? Fuck you, Kyouko. Drake, Gamelus, we have a house to get to. Expect Asuna to be cared for in the morning, so get extra sleep. Good day, Mr. Yuuki, my deepest apologies for our behavior." With that, the three demons left the house. Kyouko was about to follow them, but Shouzou put a hand on her shoulder.
"You should have been grateful. Our daughter is alive because of them. Just think for a minute, okay?" Kyouko huffs and walks towards their bedroom. Shouzou walks into Asuna's room, and she stirs.
"What... Oh, hi Dad." Shouzou smiles.
"You alright, kiddo?" Asuna nods and shifts uncomfortably, the linen wrap around her stomach feeling loose.
"Xertic acted up again, huh?"
"Sadly, yes. Sometimes I swear that boy wants to see your mother break down. Also... You're secret?" Asuna blushes and looks away. She knew how much trouble she would get in, but Xertic had said that if she felt he was ready, her father could know about Xertic being a demon. "I can accept it." Asuna gasps and smiles happily.
"Seriously?" Shouzou nods.
"However, he needs to keep himself under control. I know that he fears for your safety, and I do too. I just don't want him to hurt you." Asuna nods.
"When we were younger, Xertic put my safety in top priority. I don't think now is any different." Asuna wraps her arms around her father, who embraces her back.
"Just promise me your areas will stay clear from any demonic ST-"
"That's far enough Dad." Shouzou laughs and walks to the door.
"Just making sure." He winks and closes the door.
Well, thats all for this week. Saturday should bring forth another chapter. Thanks for sticking with my lateness!