The next chapter is up and ready to go! So the way I've worked it is that there will be two more chapters after this one if I planned this right.
PREVIOUSLY: "And she's letting us go, so come on," she said and they ran out into the open.
In Gandara...
Hatorra and the kids had made it with no problems to Shura's territory.
"What's the plan?" Yuki asked and Hatorra looked at them before hugging them all.
"I'm leaving Shura to you. Use the sewer systems to get to his room. I will draw every demon I can out into the open as a distraction," she murmured.
Kasei's eyes widened in terror.
"No!" she gasped and Hatorra held up her finger, silencing her.
"We didn't come this far to turn back now. I trust you with my life and you guys will do fine," she said and took the pouch out.
"Here," she said tying it to Kasei's belt.
"Keep this close. I don't know what it is, but Mukuro seemed adamant that we take it so hang on to it," she whispered.
"Wait for my signal and then slip into the sewers because they will survey the area above. You all have your weapons and skills. Use them," she said firmly.
Then she pulled them all into another hug.
"I love you all so much," she whispered lovingly.
Kasei held onto her longer.
"Don't die mom. I love you," she whispered.
Hatorra held her closer and then pulled away.
"I'm expecting to see all of you when this is over. Don't hold back on anyone," she said and they all nodded.
She stood up, took one last look at them all, and stepped over onto Shura's territory. She walked right up to the training grounds where the army rested. Hiroku and Isome stood up quickly, shocked to see the lone wolf. Hatorra noticed they were hurt.
Good.
"What are you doing—"
Isome never finished as Hatorra decapitated three demons viciously. Her eyes flared gold and she pulled out a machete like weapon flipping it in her hand. She smirked and held up the machete. The army charged as well as Hiroku and Isome. No one saw the kids slip into the sewers.
They traveled the sewer system quickly. Hatorra was right. She effectively dragged out every demon. The sewers were empty.
"Kas, why don't you go upfront? Use your nose to smell him out," Daisuke said quietly.
Kasei took in a sniff and stuck out her tongue.
"It smells bad down here," she whined turning down a corridor.
"But you have a scent?" Hideki asked and she nodded.
"It's faint, but getting stronger. We're close," she said and they continued following her.
They made a couple of more turns before she stopped abruptly. She looked up at a grate in the ceiling.
"He's up there. That's his room. The scent is heavy here," she said quietly.
Yuki took in a deep breath.
"Are you guys ready? I mean we have to kill him," he said looking at them.
Kasei growled at him lowly.
"My mom is out there fighting hundreds of demons so that we could get to this point. We're so close. We can't turn back now. If we do, she's going to die for nothing," Kasei snapped in a hushed voice.
"She's not going to die at all Kasei," Hideki said firmly.
Kasei stared at him weakly.
"Let's do this and then go help her down there," Daisuke said and then they started up towards the grate.
Hatorra slashed another demon down. Isome and Hiroku were keeping their distance waiting for that one chance. That was all they needed really. But Hatorra wouldn't give it to them anytime soon. Her fangs and nails were sharper and longer. Her ears were up and her eyes were blazing gold.
Hiroku frowned.
"Why is she doing this? I know we did not kill those men we fought. Where are her friends?" he asked confused.
"Who cares Hiroku, really? She's the one we want and she's here. Once she's dead we'll take this territory and move on to the next," she hissed.
Hatorra focused on every demon that attacked her. Now and then a blade or claw would connect with her body, but she held strong and kept fighting. Shura was about to walk to the window to see what all the fuss was about when four figures emerged from the grate. Shura's eyes widened and he went to call for help, but Kasei was on him quick, pinning him to the ground.
"I wouldn't do that," she growled.
Daisuke pulled out a small seed from his hair and placed it by the door.
"If anyone comes in they'll be consumed by my vine eaters," he said in a deadly tone.
"What do you want?" Shura asked nervously.
Kasei frowned. Why did he look so scared?
"I want to rip your jugular out," she whispered and it looked like the boy was going to cry.
"Easy Kas," Daisuke said firmly.
Kas grabbed Shura by one of his horns.
"Maybe I'll just settle for an ear," she seethed and the boys realized who the scariest one in the group was.
"Just tell me what you want!" Shura yelled afraid.
"Why are you so afraid?" Hideki asked curiously.
Everyone looked to him.
"You've caused an all out war. You have demons fighting for you, hundreds of them. You've fought in the Makai Tournament. Yet you look terrified of us," he said unsure.
Shura's eyes were wide with terror.
"They killed my father...they made me watch. Then they told me what to do from there with regards to this war. I swear I didn't want to, but they were stronger than me. They killed my dad!" he cried and Kasei's eyes widened.
All their eyes did. Daisuke grabbed Shura and pulled him to his feet as Kasei slipped off him.
"Here's what I want you to do..." he said smirking slightly.
Hatorra almost hit the ground, but forced herself to stay on her feet. Blood gushed from her wounds and she was becoming tired.
I hope they made it...
"Hatorra, where are you?"a link opened up.
Hiei...
She didn't answer him. She couldn't. Her focus couldn't be swayed. Thank god he was awake and he sounded alright. Suddenly a loud stern voice filled the air.
"Stop your attack on her at once!" Shura yelled from the balcony.
The army halted and looked up to their leader. Hatorra stumbled back, but also looked up. Shura began to sweat. He turned and eyed the four behind him. Kasei dug her nails into his leg and he yelped.
"Your death will be far more painful if you do not do this, that I promise," she seethed.
Shura looked back out at the crowd.
"She is not our enemy! We've been tricked! They are the enemy! They killed my father, your leader! Kill them at once!" he yelled in his most authoritative voice.
The army roared to life and charged Isome and Hiroku. Hatorra couldn't believe her ears. Kasei pulled her nails out of Shura's leg and backed up.
"Please...I never wanted this to happen..." he whispered solemnly.
"Rose whip rope," Daisuke muttered and suddenly Shura was trapped in a tight binding with wide eyes.
"Stay here. We cannot trust you just yet," he said firmly.
Yuki walked over and touched Shura's lips. Ice began to form and covered his mouth.
"We wouldn't want you speaking of any of this before you're supposed too. This will melt in about 5 hours," Yuki said in a deadly tone that shocked the others.
They slipped through the grates and left. Daisuke also left the man eating vines by the door.
Isome was becoming tired of fighting the demon army. She just wanted to kill the wolf and be done with it.
"I'm going for the wolf," she called to Hiroku.
"No, do not engage her by yourself!" he warned.
Isome rolled her eyes.
"You give her too much credit!" she hissed and charged.
Hatorra was hoping to see the kids at that window too. But they never showed. Why did Shura have a change of heart? She replayed his words in her mind again.
'I'm not the enemy? I've been tricked?' What is going on?
She was ripped from her thoughts as she blocked an axe with her machete. Isome stared at her through big blue eyes.
"Why are you so hard to kill?" she growled.
Hatorra smirked.
"I'm very stubborn," she said and kicked the other woman off.
Their weapons clashed again and this time Hatorra let her claws block another sword. She glanced up still smirking.
"Two on one isn't very fair," she teased and Hiroku found himself smirking at her comment.
"It isn't, but we cannot afford to be honorable at the moment," he said and the two demons powered up.
Hatorra sighed. At least she'd be going out epically. They fought ruthlessly. Hatorra was impressed with herself for keeping up with them. They seemed to be a little shocked too.
"Haddler never mentioned you were capable of holding us off," Isome said angrily.
Hatorra shrugged.
"I'm surprised he spoke of me at all," she murmured.
Blood dripped from her mouth. She felt about ready to drop. Hiroku paused momentarily. That statement affected him and he couldn't process why. Isome remained unfazed and charged again. Hatorra went to raise her machete and realized she couldn't. She had lost too much blood. Her body was too weak.
This is it...this is where I die...
She stared at her killer. She would not look away.
I hope my eyes haunt you everyday...
Hatorra braced herself as Isome raised her weapon. Then her eyes widened as a small black blur bit into Isome's neck viciously. Hatorra knew it as she watched it happen.
Kill shot.
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