WolfGear Presents: Negima? The mage and the Gunslinger
Pairings: Negi X ku-Fei Kaede X OC
Chapter fifteen: Revenge Arc: part 2 help from unlikely sources
I don't own Negima!
Jack stepped out of the clearing at the base of the world tree; the man in the trench coat just asked him if he's ready to start their little game of kill the cowboy; but really why did they kidnap the twins? He would have come to finish whatever this man's grievances even if they hadn't captured his friend; he did after all hate lose ends. Now that they have taken his friends especially the twins he was going to rain down hell on these bastards after he got the twins to safety first.
He looks around the area at the haunting figures of his past there were four including Jason who was a friend in life; the next one was his fellow gunslinger Zero, the man in the green coat he recognized as Hans Schneider one of his first kills and the most dangerous. He always thought the man was mentally insane; the woman he could tell was Tsukuyomi the rouge Shinmei swordswoman he killed in Kyoto. So two friends and two enemies back from the grave, that just left the question of who the man in the red coat was.
"Who the hell are you?" He asked the man's clothing hid his identity rather well and his presence didn't feel familiar either. So who was this man and what did he do to him? Everyone one else he could understand wanting to come back a kill him he was sort of a basterd to them in life… to most of them.
"Ah yes I forgot to introduce myself, my name is Vetis. You were nothing but a child when we met, but that didn't stop you from leaving your mark." Vetis said removing his hat and letting his caller down, the man's face was scared with horrifying burn marks giving him an appearance of a mummy.
The twins had to resist the urge to vomit at the man's appearance it was just too hard to look at the Vetis's disfigured face; they were curious and frightened about how Jack did that as a kid.
"I don't know you" Jack said evenly he true fully had no idea who the man was or when he did what he claims to his face, not that he cared either. He was here to get the twins back finishing off this basterd could wait till after that. He glanced over at the were the girls were being held if he could get close enough to cut or shoot the rope the girls could maybe get away but where could they go?
"Don't worry girls I'm going to get you out of here and we'll go on another walk like usual." He promised though wasn't sure if he would be able to keep it. He reached for his guns when Vetis ordered Zero to point his guns at the girls; stopping Jack in his tracks.
"Now just hold on I believe that I hadn't finished explaining why I want revenge" Vetis smirks he knew that Jack wouldn't care but he wanted to torture the cowboy a bit having those two girls fear him will be like sweet honey; with the gunslinger trapped he began his tale.
"Now let's see I believe it was about twelve years ago I heard of a child with extraordinary fire magic abilities, I thought of how such a glorious gift had been set to me. A last though it was not going to as easy as I had hoped as the child was the son of John McCoy a man that not in a million years I could hope to defeat." Vetis paused letting the information sink in, he could already see the looks of bewilderment on the girls it was all too precious he wondered how they would react when he pulled the wool from their eyes about their Jack and the magic world.
"But I was not easy deterred as I spied on the man who bested the legendary Nagi Springfield, eventually I found the answer after mouths of research I found a way to lead Dear John away from his family. I sent a false message to him about a dear friend of his being attacked by some bandits; it was an easy enough ploy. Once I knew he was far enough away I made my move seeking into the barn where I knew you and your mother would be at my mercy."
A look of realization appeared on Jack's face his hand shook with untamed fury as the man continued his story as if he were talking about the weather.
"She did put up quite a straggle I was hoping to have my way with her, but she proved to be too unruly and I was running out of time, so I just slit her throat. It was such a wonderful sight to see the life drain from her eyes as you cried over her cooling body." He chucked ignoring Jack as if he wasn't there anymore "But that was where I made my mistake I reached to grab you I figured you wouldn't be a threat but your powers awakened at that moment from you grief, flames consumed me as your uncontrolled powers rage about. I had runaway a blazed when your father came back and took a few shoots at me luckily he was more worried about you and missed. Now years later I have come back to claim what is rightfully mine!" he grinned madly his smile almost splitting his face into this really disturbed the girls as they deduced that this man was absolutely mad!
Jack struggled to control his rage; he found that pretty hard as the man who killed his mother stood right in front of him acting as if it was a crime that he didn't get what he wanted. He had to control himself he thought, counting down from ten. The twins he had to save them first, he was angry about his mother, but you can only save the living. Once his hand stopped shaking he reasoned that it was now or never.
He reached for his guns faster than anyone could see he shot he guns out of Zero's hands than Han's he leaped towards the twins shooting the ropes that were wrapped around their necks and grabbed them in his arms, just as Zero drew his spare guns and fired at the cowboy. He felt the two of the bullets rip through his lower back, then another in his leg, but he ignored it as he jumped through the trees trying to get the twins away.
The twins held on tight as Jack jumped through the forest at inhuman speeds, they were curious about the man's story and if it was true or not but right now they were more worried about the cowboy as they saw red spots soak though his clothing.
Jack finally stopped at the base of a tree to catch his breath his injuries where more serious then he thought and running around wasn't helping them at all. He slumped against the tree trying to regain his breath.
"You two go to Evangeline's she may not let you in but just say I'll owe her one and she should let you in" the cowboy said though harsh breaths he figured they would be safer with the vampire than anyone else and of course Chachamaru was there as well if Eva decides not to be helpful.
"But Jack!" but the cowboy covered their mouths preventing them from speaking.
"No buts just do as I say I'll explain everything after I come and get you now go!" he yelled a sudden rustling of the bushes had him reaching for his gun he point toward the source of the noise.
"Whoa wait!" the person yelled emerging from the bushes to Jack's surprise it was the Hanyou Kataro from that time in Kyoto, he was curious as on why the kid was here, but pushed those thoughts aside; he sensing their pursuers coming towards them fast! Jack grabbed the twins, practically throwing the girls into the boy's arms.
"Take them to the cottage on the far north side of the school, hurry there ain't much time!" He ordered the dog-boy who stood there like a deer caught in the headlights of a car. "Now" Jack yelled snapping the boy out of his shock and took off like a bat out of hell just as the Zero arrives; guns at the ready.
"So you're the first one I get to send back to the afterlife, ironic isn't Zero? Seeing how you were the first one to die." Jack comment as he warily observed the blue haired gunslinger, knowing he wouldn't get away uninjured.
Zero just stared emotionlessly at the cowboy his sky blue eyes that were so full of life and joy were now dead and filled with sadness. It pained Jack to see his old friend in such a state he was only a year younger than himself, he would make sure that his friend rested in peace for now on, now though he had to put him back in the ground.
Both stood guns ready then by some unheard signal both fired, their bullets flying through the air with such skill and precision that the bullets actually blocked each other! As the smashed bullets fell to the ground Jack had to quickly runs behind a nearby tree, as Zero reached for his extra guns and fired another barrage of bullets at the cowboy.
Shit Jack thought he had forgotten about Zero enchanted guns! He fires the first two than holsters them, by drawing the third and fourth guns the first two are automatically reloaded, a simple yet effected spell that allows the blue haired gunslinger to have unlimited ammo at any time. Jack only knew of one way to get past this the two tenths of a second delay to draw his third and fourth gun that was his one and only chance of winning but it would be close.
Zero emptied his secondary guns into the tree with lightning fast speed he holstered them then drew his first guns and fired again he was just about to shoot right through the tree when he ran out. He holstered his guns and when for his secondary ones.
"Now!" Jack yelled in his mind he swung himself around the tree guns a blaze. Zero had just got his guns out of their holster and was unable to get accurate shot in before Jack's bullets pieced his skull but he was able to hit the cowboy in the legs; before his second demise. His skin turned ashen gray then blew away with the wind leaving only a skeleton behind.
Jack kneed on the ground in front of his former friends remains, he summoned a green flame and threw it on the bones making them melt and fuse with the earth till there was nothing left. He then took the time to pull out one of his long thin throwing knives to dig the bullets out with, it was a painful process as the sharp edge dug into his skin but it had to be done lest he bleed to death. With the bullets out Jack enchanted his bloody knife with fire magic till it was red hot, with a stick in between his teeth Jack presses the hot metal to his wounds, sealing them shut; it was a curd method but it works.
The wounds on his back were difficult to get at but he somehow managed to get the bullets out and seal the wounds also.
"Man I'm not going to last much longer at this rate" Jack complained but really he was lucky nothing serious was hit yet but he still had three more undead and the insane madman who want his power, things were not going to be easy but when were they ever.
Kataro had found the cottage that the cowboy guy told him about he didn't know why he listened to him but something told him things would have been pleasant for him he hadn't, though the girls screaming in his ears to go back was torture enough only after yelling at them on what good would that do did they shut up. Now he was standing in front of this strange cottage with a creepy blonde girl and some chick with green hair.
"So that cowboy wants me to babysit you little brats?" Eva asked the twins nod though they didn't like the babysit comment they didn't know what else to do Evangeline scared them and they were helpless to help Jack, if only Kaede was here. "That's it!" They yelled in unison as they race off, they may not be able to help but Kaede might.
Kataro had mixed feeling about what to do, he come here to warn Negi but he had a feeling he should stay with the twins if nothing else, he could at least get away from the creepy blonde chick.
Evangeline smirked as they ran off, these humans could be so amusing she mussed. she ordered Chachamaru to fly her up over the forest. It's been quite some time since anything this exciting happen and she might as well have a front row seat.
Vetis stood at the base of the world tree his plans have moved along nicely. He would wear Jack down with his revived puppets causing enough damage to make the cowboy be powerless to resist his corruption spell that would make him his obedient puppet and keep his powers at their strongest. Death after all would cause them to diminish greatly, like his other puppets but alive he could release all the dark powers that Jack kept hidden.
Hans stumbled out of the trees carrying an old man in a black trench coat over his shoulder; Vetis though knew the man was actually a demon from his aura. A fairly powerful one at that he would be useful for the upcoming ritual.
"Hey boss what cha want me to do with this one?" Hans asked adjusting the demon on his shoulder into a more comfortable position.
"Just put him over there for now" the mastermind said with a dismissive wave, he needs to start the next part of his plan. "Hans has Tsukuyomi gone after Jack yet?"
"Yup she left just about a minute ago she should come across him right about" Gun shots echo in the air "Now"
Jack blocked the Shinmei's blade with his gun, he was too injured to use Musashi, also this time the swordswoman's movements were sluggish as if something was retraining her from moving like she did before, but that didn't mean she wasn't dangerous. She had gotten the jump on him earlier and cut a deep wound in his side.
The swordswoman made no comment on the wound she caused; she was just a shell of her former self with no will of her own. She attacked again blades swinging wildly; Jack grabbed the blade with his hand and fired into the rouges head turning her to dust just like Zero. Though the fight wasn't long or hard the swordswoman left her mark.
Jack heated up his blade again and pressed it to the skin on his side. The burning hiss and the smell of flesh filled the air; it was a strange thing that every kind of fire except his own heals him. He tore a piece of cloth from his cloak and wrapped his hand burn wounds wouldn't help him when he was holding his gun. He trudged ahead two down two to go then the big boss himself he just had to live that long.
Kaede sat at the table her parents had reserved for them at one of the fancier restaurants in the city, across from her was her father and mother Yuudai and Kaeda Nagase. Her father Yuudai was a strong built man with broad shoulders and big arms. He kept his hair in a simple military cut and a walrus style mustache. Kaeda her mother was a slim but tall woman with her hair tied into a bun. Kaede loved them both very much but they highly discouraged her from training in the ninja way like her grandparents. Her mother always tells her that she should try being like the other girls and get a boyfriend.
"I do have a boyfriend mother; he's a very mature man and kind." Kaede said she got tired of her mother hounding her about finding someone. Though maybe she should have kept her mouth shut, as her father look like he was about to have a heart attack well her mother seemed absolutely thrilled!
"Really my little girl finally found a boyfriend! Why didn't you bring him with you? We would have loved to meet him!" Kaeda cried overjoyed that her daughter was finally acting like other girls her age and not getting involved in this silly ninja business. "Do you at least have a picture of him I would like to see the boy who captured my little girl's heart!"
"Oh yeah I have a picture" Kaede ransacked her pursed ignoring her father who still didn't know how to respond to her having a boyfriend. She finally found the pocket that held the pictures; she hardly ever uses her purse, so she tends to forget where everything is. she searched through the pictures first wanting to give them a good impression of Jack; so she tried to find one where he wasn't smoking, drinking, without his shirt or holding a gun. It was a difficult thing to do as most of the pictures had Jack doing almost all of those things at the same time.
The first Picture had Jack clothed in his usual get up sitting on the stairs of the school smoking with a bottle of gin next to him, the second on had him lying on the bed with only his pants on and empty bottles of rum scattered around him, the third had him shooting the empty bottles with his gun well smoking (she was pretty sure he was drinking too when he was doing this) finally she found a picture that would work. It was one taken from the day they went to the plaza with the twins, in the picture Jack and her were sitting on a bench with one of the twins in each of their laps. She handed the picture too her mother, who then commented on cute they looked well her father glared at the photo, probably thinking of giving Jack a serious talk.
The twins and Kataro stood at the entrance of the restaurant that Kaede and her parents were eating at, luckily Kaede had told them with restaurant she was going to be at, unfortunately the man by the door wouldn't let them in because they didn't have a reservation.
It was then the twins put to use the three things Jack taught them the three things you can do when dealing with man in a situation like this, number one seduction, but they didn't have the bodies for that, number two bribe them with money; they didn't have any. So that leads to number three punch them as hard as you can in the nuts and since the twins to everything together the poor sucker at the door got a double dose. The man released a high pitch girly scream as he went down, the twins just stepped over him, with Kataro following behind covering his crotch.
The whole restaurant paused as they heard the scream everyone looked around trying to find the source of it. At that time the twins walked in screaming for Kaede.
Hearing the familiar voices of the twins the ninja looked up from her food on instinct surprised to see the twins here with the dog boy with Kyoto. Her breath got caught in her throat when they told her what was going on.
"Kaede, some creepy guy kidnapped us, so he could get at Jack!" Yelled Fuuka
"Yeah and he said he also kill Jack's mother when he was a kid, and he said he was going to kill him!" Add Fumika
"And Jack got hurt trying to save us, you got to help!" they cried in unison they felt the ninja's arms wrap around their waists as she carried them at high speed shouting sorry to her parents and telling Kataro to hurry up. She was about to ask where Jack was when they were out of the restaurant but a strong tug on her pinky pointing her towards the world tree.
"The pact" she mumbled under her breath, somehow she knew were Jack was, she didn't care how she knew, but she was glad because she could feel his pain through the bond between them. She could feel him getting weaker and weaker by the second. She handed the twins over to Kataro and dashed ahead as fast as she could.
"Hang on Jack I'm coming!" She yelled into the night praying she wouldn't it wouldn't be too late.
Author's notes
So that's the chapter if some of you don't gets Vetis reason's for revenge think of him as one of those guys who think it's a crime if he doesn't get everything he wants, also Jack's past will be told more clearly in the future this was just Vetis twisted side of the story. Also who was it in the hall in the last chapter? All will be relieved in time.
Demon of corruption: Vetis