Chapter 5
Another Story at the Time
Joshua looked at the man as he came towards him. He had two weapons to his own one. Which rule was it that he missed that stated he could have two? Jerry must have been sleeping. He put both hands against the hilt as he slowly moved to the side of the man. The man swinging his ax at Joshua's face as he was barely able to move aside from it. It was much faster than he had ever imagined. Angie was right. Being human was such a bad idea when it came to fighting Angels and Vampires. It bugged him as It would all siblings to know that your older siblings were right about it. And twice! This was a bad idea. He saw the man swinging at him again, pulling his sword to block his blow. With all the man's strength it caused the sword to jump out of his hands, sliding in the sand not far away.
The man pulled his arm back as he went to strike again, he had no weapon to defend himself. He used his forearm armor to defend himself. The man's ax hit his armor, making his knees buckle. He was using all this strength to keep him at bay, feeling some strength coming from within. The blood was fusing. It was almost complete. He took a deep breath in as he could feel the power. It was at home in his body, like it was never lost. He was feeling better by the second, he hadn't even noticed the sweat that had rolled down the side of his face. He pushed against the man's ax with his forearms as he freed himself. He ran over to the sword, sliding into the dirt as he picked up the sword.
He looked at the man as he in return looked his way. He grabbed the sword with both hands as he ran towards him, dodging the mans first strike towards his arm. He had gone past the man as he had missed his opportunity to strike. He turned around as his other ax came directly into his arm. The ax had hit his shoulder armor, making a cut into it. He could feel the cut from the metal in his arm, causing the nerves to send all sorts of painful sensations to his brain. He looked at the ax as it was stuck in his own armor. The man looked at him as he tried to pull it out again, still stuck. He was around to raise his other ax before josh smacked him in the head with his own. He was dazed from the impact, not that josh couldn't say he wasn't feeling the same. That two wasn't the brightest idea. He had a split second as he raised his sword, moving it across the mans shoulder. He made contact with the neck, slicing through the ligaments and muscles. The man could barely get out a yell before his head came off his shoulders. Joshua sighed in relief as the man's fingers slipped free from the ax. He held the sword in his hands as he looked at the man below. He was dead.
He turned to look at the ax as he pulled it free with some effort. He looked at the ax as at least now he had two weapons. Not the way he had intended, but a added bonus. He hoped the man did not have a family. He had preferred to think of the man as some ass. He took in a deep breath as he hadn't noticed how out of breath he had felt. That was adrenaline for you. Joshua looked up as he heard the council member speaking as he could barely hear his words over the roaring. He looked around at the angels as this was crazy. These were angels of light. They were cheering for death. The world was a twisted game and they were all chest pieces. He was looking around at the crowd as he felt something smash right into the side of his face. His body hit the ground, looking up to see where it came from. His vision was blurry, but he thought he saw a silver ball with spikes. He sure hoped that didn't hit his head. He hoped he hadn't lost it! It was still numb from the impact.
He heard clicking noises as the ball was being pulled back, moving to his feet slowly he saw where it was from. It was the other man that had obviously killed the other. He had thought the man had a rod, but it might have been broken from the other fight. At least that's not what he was dealing with now. It was a ball and chain. The man was about the same size as he, but with bigger muscles. Maybe he should make time to work out more. He was snapped out of his thoughts as he threw the ball at him, dodging it to the left. The ball hit the ground, causing it shake like a quake. All the man had to do was yank the chain back with small effort, it coming back easily. Man. He really needed to work out. He started to swing it towards, having to behind backwards to even evade the attack. He swung it at him again, leaning back farther. It caught him off balance as he fell onto his back, knocking the wind from him. He coughed a little as he gasped for a few breaths, seeing the man pulling the chain back. He was about to release his furry right where he was laying. He rolled over as fast as he could, only missing him by a few inches.
This.
Was a bad idea.
He pulled his sword from the ground as he moved to swing it at him. He dodged it easily enough as Joshua took a few steps back. He would have to think of a strategy. It was several dodges and earthquakes later. And almost a ear before he thought of an idea. He stood in his spot as he waited for him to swing the spiked ball his way. He did what was expected of him, swinging it at him. He evaded it as it shook the ground again from the impact. He pulled his sword high into the air as he used all his energy for the next blow. He hit the sword against the ball, causing it to dig into the further, hoping to keep it stuck in its place for a little longer. The other distraction was the clashing noise made by the collision of two steel objects. It was much like nails on a chalkboard. He jumped onto the chain as he ran along it, coming towards the man. He jumped over the man, turning in mid air to slice a large wound in his back.
Joshua was sure the man felt that as he saw him yank the spiked ball free from the dirt, pulling it back. He pulled it back with such force that he had intended for it to fly over his own head, hitting Joshua. He saw this. He only had a few seconds before the spiked ball would collide into his back, causing it to rip through him. He pushed the sword into his back, moving out of the way. The spiked ball hit the hilt of the sword, pushing it right into the man. Joshua looked at him from the side as he squinted a little. The man was the ground as the spiked ball was stuck in his back, while his own blade was sticking out from his front. He came behind the man, pulling on the chain as it fell from his back. He felt the ground shake while a dirt cloud puffed up from the impact. The thing was very heavy. It was amazing that the man could drag it around. He looked at the sword as it was stuck in his body. He moved his hands into his back, pushing the shredded muscles aside to get to the handle. His fingers felt around as he finally found it, grasping it. He put his foot against the mans lower back, pulling it out while he pushed against him. The sword came sliding out, pushing the man to the ground when he did. He looked at his arms as it was white blood up to his elbows.
He hadn't even noticed that the floating box had come down from the sky, landing not far from where he stood. One of the council member came towards him, speaking to him." Here! This heroic angel is your winner! Say you, what is your name. For you have won love of many." Really? Violence was love. Now he had remembered why he left his place. It was full of shit. He pulled the helmet off, angelic blood dripping off his arms. The council member clinched his jaw as he saw his face. "You...You can not be here. You've been banished. Only angels can compete at this tournament. Guards!" He called as he motioned them forward.
"Are you such a ruler that you can't even realize when there is one of your kind. Right. In front of you?" he asked as he stared at him." My lord." he spoke as he stabbed the sword into the ground, his hand relaxed against it. He bent down to one knee as he bowed. His wings appeared behind him, unfolding in front of him. He grinned to himself as he could hear the gasp from the man. He rose from his feet as he spoke." I am an Angel. I have won the tournament by your rules and fairly." He pulled the sword into the sheath as he could really care less about the prize. He just needed the distraction so he could give Angie more time. " Now give me my prize. For I am your angel." He spoke to the man as he waited for his words. He was sure it would not be warm, more like a cold cell. The man looked at him for a few moments before turning to the guards. " Go get the prisoner from the cell." He glared a the guards as he almost growled." Now!" They were about to move when two blades came through their chest. His eye brows frowned as he stared at them. It was then that the door collapsed. It crumpled backward as the bodies fell on top of them. Angie walked onto the doors, stepping over the rumble and dead bodies. "She sure does make an entrance." Joshua spoke as he smiled a little. This was his sister he was talking about.
He looked at the figures that were standing there with her, Lina and Charlotte there together. For a moment he had forgotten that they weren't a family again. The feelings for Lina came flushing back again, all over him. He still loved her than he had wanted to admit.
" It does seem that I've brought the prize." Angie spoke as she walked towards the others, walking with such authority. Yes that was always Angie. Walking like she owned the place. She came up to the council member as she spoke." You will never win." she whispered to him. Joshua looked at them as he spoke. "You should leave." he spoke directly to the man as he was the one who the ring leader. "You are not wanted here. Angie will take it from here." He stepped closer to the man, bigger in all dimensions then him. "My sister will be the ruler of this world, as all should be. You know this and so do I. The angels will abide by her. Her. Now leave and never come back again. If you ever come back to make trouble here, I will come for you myself." He spoke to him, make sure that his voice was harsh. He had meant it. This man had taken Lina and was causing trouble for Angie.
The man looked at Angie as he started to speak, " M' lady please... we haven-" It was then that Lina walked up to the Joshua, slapping him right across the face. He barely felt the burn from her hand as he was a angel now, her a human. The world had caused a full circle again. The beginning was the end. In turn the end was the beginning. It was a cycle that seemed to never end. No matter how long he had wished it to not be so. He turned to Lina as she had walked away, heading back into the hallway. He did not understand why. He had risked everything to save her. Yet here they were. He looked at her confused, hurt by her reaction to him. After what he had tried to do.
He turned back to the council member as he pulled his sword out at him. The point of his blade was up against his neck." I said Leave this realm and never come back." He applied a little pressure against his neck with the blade as he spoke again." You will leave them alone. "The man slowly backed away as he put his hands up." As you wish my lord. " He moved to the side of them before walking to the only exit. He tucked his sword away before turning to Angie who held Charlotte's hand. Joshua knelt before Charlotte, giving her a small hug. "I'll be back for you." He promised her as he stroked her cheek, kissing her head." I'm just going to find mommy, then we can go home. But I need you to stay with Angie. Okay?" He asked her as she nodded, pushing some of her hair behind her ear. " Is Mommy coming home with us? " He looked at her for a moment as he kissed her head again." I don't Charlotte, but I'll try." He told her as she gave him a small smile. " Okay. " He gave her a smile as he then moved to his feet, jogging out of the room to find Lina.