So, here is another chapter of Pyrofuric Berserk.
PyroScoripion: I don't either but, it ended up beasty that way. And sorry for the late update. Don't hurt me! ((runs and hides))
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Chapter 13: Of Pyros and Berserkers
Tryxel exited the darkened portal and looked around. It seemed to be a village, yet it was blocked in to where you could see no sunlight.
She wandered down the cobblestone path looking about at the various tall buildings. She was in an alleyway, that much she knew.
A small, black, yellow-eyed creature popped up in her way.
"Ugh, you guys are here too?" she said, making to summon up her lame wooden stick, but, it felt heavier than usual.
"Huh?" She looked over to her hand in confusion, noticing a violin, in the other hand, a bow. She sweat dropped at the instrument. "What is this supposed to do?"
The tiny heartless jumped up and bit her shoulder, which did in fact sting.
"Ow! Little bastard!" she shouted. Her hands practically started moving on their own. The violin went under her chin, bow resting lightly on the strings. A high-pitched E note rang out, beautifully, which drew in the heartless.
"Ah! Go away!"
Just as Tryxel uttered the words, music notes floated from the violin, hitting the heartless and exploding into dark orbs, which caused it to disintegrate.
Tryxel blinked twice then glanced back and forth from the violin to the spot where the creature had been.
"What… the…"
"Fuck!" a brunette boy shouted, surrounded by various heartless. "Where did all of these come from?"
He braced himself in the middle of them, holding on to his Keyblade tightly. Slashing wildly, he finally got rid of them all within a few minutes. He panted and plopped to the ground tiredly.
As he rested against a cool, brick building, he began to hear music. Sweet, soft music coming from….
"The alley…" he whispered, using his hands to push up from the ground.
He followed the direction of the music, the very enchanting music that he couldn't help but go find. Even if it wasn't so attracting, it was in his nature to investigate.
After all, he was the chosen Keyblade wielder.
Rexial felt power surging through her body. She felt the fire burning through her veins in such an intoxicating way. She looked up at the slime beast that was breathing down on her menacingly.
"I hope you don't think I'm afraid.~" she sang in a sickeningly sweet voice. "Because, you'd be sadly, sadly mistaken."
As she said this, she held her arms out without her full control. A fiery glow of a long object appeared in her hands, filling in as a steel katana with a red and black handle.
The group of Nobodies looked to her in total shock as the slime crept up on her, ready to attack, but she slashed at its tentacle like arm right as it swung.
The creature roared out and swiped at her with the other arm. Tiny slime balls emerged from the monster, spiting an acidic substance at Rexial.
"It had babies!" Demyx shouted.
"Huh?" Rexial turned around just in time to stab a string of slime balls with her katana.
Rexial glared and the creature and sped towards it, running up the side. Once she reached the top, the slime threw its head back, swallowing her whole.
"REXIAL!" Axel yelled, pulling at the slimy restraints.
"What do we do?" Marluxia yelled. They were all weakened by the possessed slime. Rexial was the only one.
Axel's eyes narrowed viciously.
"No." he mumbled through his teeth.
He flexed his arms as hard as he could, summoning up his chakrams in the process. The slime melted away at the high heat his body was generating.
Finally free, he threw a chakram toward the base of the creature, successfully pinning it down.
"Axel! Be careful!" Roxas called out. Axel looked back at him with a smirk.
"Careful? That's just not in my vocabulary." he stated.
He went up to the slime the same way Rexial had done, except he plunged straight through the middle of it.
"Whoa!" Demyx exclaimed.
"Axel…" Zexion said in a near whisper.
All was silent for a while as everyone stared helplessly in shock and anticipation. A slow, steady rumble grew from somewhere in the area. Everyone seemed to get a little antsy except for Zexion who watched with a hint of a smile.
Suddenly, a reddish-orange glow came from inside the monster. It grew brighter and brighter, the rumbling growing stronger.
An explosion, so big that all was seen was white, erupted from the creature. Black, shadowy figures of Axel and Rexial were seen in the middle of it all.
Everyone was free. The explosion settled down. The two headed back to where everyone else was.
"Is everyone alright?" Rexial asked.
"Rox, your leg…" Axel said, hovering next to Roxas. Other than him, everyone else was unharmed.
'She is safe, for now.' A random voice said, this time they all heard it.
'Go to Traverse Town, before it becomes unsafe.'
"Traverse…." Riku said, letting it trail off. He suddenly disappeared in thin air.
"What the.." Rexial started but Demyx interrupted.
"Don't worry about him, he's a meanie." He said with a half-smile.
"Do you think we have time to do something for Roxas?" Axel asked. Rexial glared at the blonde for a moment then sighed.
"I suppose. But we have to hurry." She responded.
"Right!" Axel said, picking up Roxas.
They portaled back to the castle to get Roxas some help, just before the real rescue began.
Tryxel played in the semi-darkness of the town with a softness and grace that made even her sleepy.
A brunette stood near a wall, peaking around it, to watch her play. The sound was so enchanting.
Once she finished, she bowed to no one in particular, startled when she heard clapping.
"That was really good." The boy said, stepping out from his hiding place. "I usually don't like the classic stuff, but you pulled it off."
Tryxel stared at him, still trying to figure out just who he was and where he came from. He extended his hand to her.
"I'm Sora! You are?" he asked cheerfully.
"Tryxel…" she responded, summoning out her weapon.
"Whoa! Wait! You're one of them!" Sora shouted, retreating and summoning his Keyblade. Tryxel sighed dramatically.
"This 'one of them' mess is really getting old. I am my own person. Jeez, I didn't know this little group was so bad." She said, starting to walk off. Sora stared for while before running after her.
"Wait, you're, you're not gonna attack me?" he asked. Tryxel shook her head.
"I don't see a point. You're just a guy." She stated, monotone.
"I have a Keyblade." He said as if it were obvious, with a slight offense.
"My apologizes. Just a guy with a key. A nice key, but, hey, I've got a nice violin. Big whoop." She turned to leave again.
"WAIT! So, I, you… I'm so confused. How did you end up with them? Did they not telling you anything?" he asked.
"I was… I'm not telling you anything. You don't trust me apparently so why would I trust you. Hey!" Tryxel turned to look at Sora with realization.
"That guy, he said we were after his best friend, maybe he meant you…" she said, looking off in thought.
"Riku…" Sora whispered. "Pale guy? Silver hair, aqua eyes… that guy?" he asked.
"Yep, that's the one. Bastard kidnapped me." Tryxel answered.
"Kidnapped? Why would he…"
An odd swirling sound broke their conversation as a figure appeared, fading into the silver haired boy they spoke of.
"Riku! Where were you?" Sora called to him. He ignored the brunette's words and pulled the boy behind him defensively.
"You stay away from him. I was a fool before, but I won't let him fight alone, not anymore." He said, venomously to the girl.
"What do you mean, Riku. I haven't touched him. Didn't even think of it. You, on the other hand…" she started.
Riku summoned his weapon, Soul Eater.
"What are you gonna do? Try to stop me? Go ahead." Riku smirked smugly. That was all Tryxel needed.
"Tryxel, Riku, stop!" Sora yelled, but it was too late. Riku swung his weapon but Tryxel disappeared, reappearing right behind him but this time, she was a shadow. Orange cat-like eyes glowed as she smirked, revealing sharp teeth.
Sora backed up, frightened and confused.
Beautiful notes rang through the air, leaving a glittery orange, black, and silver ring swirling around Riku. After a full circle formed, it pulled in quickly, squeezing him like a snake.
Sora didn't know whether to help his best friend, or not. Tryxel didn't seem bad, and Riku egged her on, but this was… abnormal.
Riku gasped for air as the shadow played delightfully in a medium tone. He squirmed until he broke free, slashing at the notes of death. He turned to hit her but she flew up above him.
"Riku, Riku. You are no match for me." She said. Her voice was completely different. It was high and sweet, but matched with a low growl as well.
Sora and Riku looked up at her in disbelief.
"What, how?" Sora stuttered.
"I told you, she's evil." Riku said. At that, the girl lifted him up to her level through telekinesis. The entire area became swallowed with darkness. Once he was face-to-face with her, she smirked and sent him flying, quickly reappearing above him.
"I told you, I'm not going to hurt Sora." She said, voice losing the growl.
"You just attacked me. How can I believe you?" he gasped out.
"YOU attacked ME. And you doubted me from the beginning. You got on my bad side." She said, floating down to ground level. The darkness faded and Sora rushed over.
"I'll go now. I've done enough here." Tryxel said, opening a portal.
"I understand when I'm not welcome. Goodbye." She said, stepping through the portal.
Riku stood up to brush himself off as Sora stared at the fading portal.
This girl…
Maybe she wasn't all bad.