WolfGear Presents: Negima? The mage and the Gunslinger
Pairings: Negi X ku-Fei Kaede X OC
Chapter eleven: Kyoto part 4 Jack's Magia erebea
I don't own Negima!
Negi and Fei-Ku arrived at the Konoe Mansion not long after their encounter with Kataro, after talking with the gatekeepers they were allowed an audience with Eishun Konoe. Currently they were waiting for the master of the house to arrive; the servants left tea and some snack out for them well they waited.
The two sat nervously next to each other, it wasn't the fact that they were going to meet with some whom in all rights could be considered a noble. No it was the Pactio they made earlier is what had them nervous. What was they're relationship, what did they really mean to each other and what are they going to now? Funny how a kiss can change everything?
Eishun entered the room, he saw his best friend's son sitting before him and a Chinese girl. Perhaps she was the boy's girlfriend? Just like his father he gets all the girls even at such a young age. Eishun sat down on the floor across from them, he could tease the boy later, and right now it was time for business. He read the letter the boy offered, his father in law berated him again for not being able to keep control of his people, not that he could blame the old man. Being the trusted friend of the Thousand Master and look at what his organization was doing, trying to kidnap their boss's own daughter just because he wanted to keep her away from magic. Maybe it was time Konoka learned of her heritage.
Negi studied the Head of the Kansai group, having met the man once in his past it was interesting to see him again in similar situation as last time, hopefully he will have more of a chance to help and not be turned to stone.
"We thank you for your hospitality Eishun-san. My friends should be bringing your daughter here safety, but if I would be so bold to say that now is the time to reveal magic to Konoka." The young wizard told the older man, who gave a troubled sigh.
"Things have gotten that bad uh." Eishun said as he drank his tea, he was worried for his daughter's safety now more than ever but he was curious about whom these friends were.
"Who are these friends of ours Negi-kun? They must be very trustworthy if you trust my daughter's safety to them." Eishun asked the young wizard as he took a sip of his tea.
"Oh yes they are very trust worthy Eishun-san. Of course Fei-Ku here is one of them, another is a ninja and my student Nagase Kaede and also her boyfriend and my good friend Jack McCoy." He explained proudly praising his friends in front of someone like Eishun; they were truly his trusted comrades. Eishun had other ideas as he spit out his tea, causing the wizard and the martial artist to look at him strangely.
"Did you just say McCoy!" Eishun asked alarmed. Negi continued to look strangely at the man, what did Jack during this time to cause such a reaction from one like Eishun? The look on his face was one of pure and utter horror.
"Pardon my asking but what is it about Jack that is so upsetting? I know he as some bad habits and causes serious collateral damage but he's not a really bad person." Negi asked but Eishun was still trembling from the near mention of the name.
"It's not Jack himself, sure he did some nasty things but I heard he's changed sense then, it's his father that I'm thinking of." The older man said shakily a look of pure utter fear showed in the man's eyes.
"Jack's father?" Negi asked. Jack never mentioned a thing about his father or his mother for that matter. He always talked about his aunt that he lived with when he was younger but he never spoke a word of any other family.
"Yes, John K. McCoy or better known as John the Revelator to the magic world." Eishun spoke the name in fear as if the man himself would jump out of the shadows. Both Negi and Fei-Ku wondered what Jack's father did to upset the man who fought through the war with the Thousand Master tremble so badly.
"What makes you so fearful of the man Eishun-san?" Negi asked though he started wondering if he really wanted to know.
"All I can say Negi-kun is that of all your father's battles he came closest to death, when he fought John McCoy." He said seriously as Negi gapped at him in shock.
The light finally died down and Kaede look in shock at what was before her, Setsuna who was near death door now sat healthy in front of her, with Konoka pasted out on her lap. Silently Kaede gave the swordswoman the command to show her the way to the Konoe estate.
Setsuna gingerly pick up the unconscious girl, she knew that Konoka's hidden powers where the cause of her recovery. Even though she wanted to deny it deep down she knew the girls life would never be the same, but there would be time for that later right now she had to get her back to the Konoe mansion surely they would be safe there right? She thought as she leads Kaede to the Kansai headquarters she didn't know where she or Konoka would be if she and Jack hadn't shown up; which reminded her.
"Kaede where's Jack?" she may have not been close to the cowboy but she owed him for getting Tsukuyomi off her back to go rescue Konoka. The ninja just remained silent though she was worried about Jack she knew he would be fine, he was after all the strongest out of all of them, and he wouldn't go down so easy. At least she hoped not, she didn't know what she would do if she lost the cowboy.
Suddenly she felt a pull at her heart; Jack told her that because of their contract they would be able to feel when the other was in danger. Though this feeling was more of a reassurance, he was injured but from his feelings he wasn't hurt bad enough that he would need help. With the knowledge that Jack was ok Kaede picked up the paste moving double time to get to the Konoe mansion.
Jack finished sending a message though his and Kaede's bond, sure the wound would be serious if it were anyone other than Jack but that wasn't important. He could feel Musashi's rage at being defeated, and it was adding to his own rage at not defeating his enemies. Ah but that's what you get when you hold back he guess next time though he would unleash the full fiery of his flames! But for now he had to get to his friends if things were going as Negi said they would then Fate would be at the Konoe estate in a few hours which didn't leave him much time to prepare. He mussed as he set of towards the Kansai headquarters this time Fate and Tsukuyomi would be consumed by his rage! But first he had to find the place; damn Negi forgot to tell him where the damn Mansion was again!
Kaede sat with Setsuna, Negi, and Fei-Ku inside one of the Konoe family's many rooms waiting for Eishun to come back and explain what they were going to do next, the ninja had arrived just an hour ago with Setsuna and Konoka. Imminently the servants took Konoka to her room to recover, well they brought them Negi. Eishun hearing that his daughter has returned safety accused himself to go check on her, leaving words of encouragement to relax. Saying it was impossible for the enemy to get past the guards without raising an alarm. After the man left Negi told them that Fate and the others would attack by dark at the earliest.
Setsuna was shocked at the young wizards claim surely they wouldn't dare attack the Kansai headquarters so recklessly? But Negi out right told them that Konoe's security would be of no help and order them to be on guard. Kaede and Fei-Ku gave him nods of understanding; well Setsuna was doubtful full, she agreed remembering the attack in broad day light earlier. If they had no problem attacking then, it wouldn't be unrealistic for them to attack here, miles away from the normal humans. It was then that she realized that maybe this wasn't the best place to hide.
It was dark now the group waited in earnest for their enemies, a cold shiver ran down Negi's spine as he felt it, the sinister presence that haunted him still. Fate has arrived! Quickly he grabbed his staff racing out the door with others not far behind. To their horror they found the servants frozen in stone! Behind them they hear the sounds of footsteps, they readied themselves for anything.
Eishun moved around the corner spotting Negi and his friends, they were his only hope left! He struggled to speak as his body turned to stone, having only enough time for one final request.
"I can't believe I was taken down so easily, Negi please recuse my daughter please!" he cried as he turned fully to stone, tearing falling from his eyes for eternity.
"Come on we got to rescue Konoka!" Negi yelled snapping the others out of their daze at seeing Eishun turn to stone. He dashed off towards the shrine were he knew they would be taking Konoka, he only hoped he could make it in time.
They ran as fast as they could the trees just a blur as they ran into the clearing were Chigusa and Tsukuyomi waited. Behind them bound and gagged again was Konoka with tear filled eyes full of fear of not knowing what was going on or why. Those eyes cut through them like a knife, Negi swore he would explain everything after they saved her.
Tsukuyomi had a drunken look in her eyes as she stare down Setsuna "that other guy was a much better fighter then you are sempai, but sadly Fate-san finished him off, so I guess you'll have to do!" she screamed as she charged across the clearing swords drawn. Setsuna was about to draw her own sword when a black blur slammed into Tsukuyomi knocking her into a nearby tree. A sickening crack was heard as she bounced of the tree and on to the ground. Tsukuyomi looked up to see who her attacker was; she was surprised to see Jack! Standing in the middle of the clearing unharmed!
"How are you alive? Fate shot a spear through your lungs then through you in a burning building!" The rouge Shinmei yelled despite her words earlier she was actually sacred of the cowboy.
Jack walked towards the swordswoman, his coat was torn to piece and there were scorch marks on it as well, but there was no indication of him being injured on his body.
"Yeah, funny how things turn out, but if you really what to know I'll tell ya. I'll just have to kill ya afterwards" he said drawing his swords "But then again I'm going to kill ya anyways. You guys take the four eyed bitch, I got this." Before anyone tell what was going on he and Tsukuyomi were jumping through the forest swords echoing in the distance.
Chigusa looked nervously at the four warriors before her, but she calmed herself there was no need to panic not when she had the nearly unlimited power source behind her, she grabbed Konoka then drained some of her power for her own.
"Don't worry dear this will actually feel good!" she crooned summoning countless low level demons and several high level ones. Everyone looked in shock at all the demons before them. There was no way they could take them all on and save Konoka!
Several shots rang out, seven low level demons where destroyed, the causes was one Tatsumiya Mana standing in a nearby tree with a rifle in hand.
"Looks like you could use some help Negi-sensei. I'll just send my bill to the Konoe family." The mercenary said chucking a grenade into the horde of demons, causing an explosion that ripped through at least 20 demons. "Seems I'll need to spread out my explosive a little more." She mussed as she pulled out the 20 sticks of dynamite she obtained from Jack, spreading them out so they would take out at least most of the small fry.
Well Mana was blowing up the demons Negi and Kaede chased after Chigusa who ran away after she summoned the demons, Fei-Ku stayed behind to support Mana, swinging her staff wildly about taking dozens of demons out with every swipe. Setsuna had already gone on ahead as she was the first to notice that the charm user had vanished. While they were running a familiar black blur appeared.
"Negi I came for my rematch!" Kataro yelled fangs bared but Kaede had other plans as she intercepted the Hanyou.
"You go on ahead Negi-Bozou I got this" the ninja said pulling Kataro away into the woods were she could teach him a lesson about what happens to those who kidnap her friends… a very painful lesson.
Negi knew he could trust in Kaede after all last time she was able to hand Kataro's ass to him and after training with Jack there was no doubt in his mind. Actually he felt a little sorry for the half demon; though he would be glad to have his old friend again after all this is over. That was enough of that for now he could see the docks; now he had a student to save.
Jack's swords clashed with Tsukuyomi's sparks rained down on the two, the rouge's previous fear was now gone drowned out by the ecstasy of fighting a strong opponent. She was going to enjoy it to the fullest and this time Fate would not interfere with it! For once she could go all out! A dark aura surrounded her as she slashed at Jack; she started moving so fast that Jack could hardly keep up.
Stopping to catch his breath he glared at the insane swordswoman the dark aura surrounding her was giving of some really creepy vibes. What was worse was the increase in power she got and it was still growing. Realizing he would have to go all out, he gathers his energy focusing it to a single point in his body.
"You wanted know how I survived Fates attack right?" Jack asked buying time this technique took a bit of time to prepare, but seeing how she wasn't attacking him he decides to tell her after he had a promise to keep. "Most wizards train to use a spell in every element even in one where they might have trouble in, and then they have their primary and secondary element that they can work best. You see I can only use one type, Fire. No matter how hard I try or practice I can't use any other type of spell. Most wizards would find this a weakness, but I see it was strength, because you see." Jack's skin started to turn flame orange his hair lengthen down to his waist turning darker and darker till it was the shade of blood. Black tribe tattoos appeared on his arms and legs then across the right side of his face. "Because you see that means I have complete control over fire! So much that any type of fire heals me; so Fate actually saved my life throwing me into those flames!" by now Jacks entire body was mixture of black and orange looking like some sort of fire demon from hell. "This is the result of that mastery magia erebea Deus Vulcanus vultus!"
Tsukuyomi trembled in fear as the trees around her combusted into flames then turned to ash; it was so hot that the very air she breathed burnt her throat and skin. She tried to run but before she could even turn around Jack was behind her swords sheathed and walking away.
"Say hello to some friends of mine on your way down, I'm sure they'll appreciate the female company in hell." He said walking away reverted back to his original form. Tsukuyomi's body split into two then burst into flames. Jack continues to walk away not even looking back to pity the swordswoman. When he was about a hundred or so yards away he collapsed on the ground coughing up blood as he leaned against a tree for support.
"Dammit, haven't got it down yet." He complained staring at the blood on his hand, but that didn't change the fact that Negi need his help, slowly he made his way to the pillar of light in the distance knowing that was where the young wizard would most likely be.
"Don't worry guys I'm coming." He said pushing past the burning pain that consumed his body, he would push on!
Back with Tsukuyomi's smoldering body a lone figure in a black trench coat walked up to the swordswoman's remains. His face was covered by the coats cowl and a black Fedora hat covering the rest of his head and a pair of dark sunglasses over his eyes. The only thing to distingue the man was the silver skull handle on his cane.
"Ah Jack looks like you left another soul for me to use in my revenge on you. That's good because it makes it all the sweeter for me as your torn apart piece by piece." The stranger laughed gathering the swordswoman's remains then carried them off into the night.
Author's Notes
Magia erebea Deus Vulcanus vultus: fire god form