Phantom May Cry

The Holder of Yamato P-2

Daniel's P.O.V

There was a tension in the air as Shigure pressed her sword down on mine that was still in it's case. She was glaring at me with cold eyes. The rest of the masters were looking to intervene but were stopped by the elder, who raised a hand. Dani and Jazz looked concerned while Greed was grinning like always, I sent them a look stopping them from interfering. We were all standing around the table as the tension was thick.

"Shigure, what are you doing!?" Kenichi yelled in shock.

"Kenichi, everyone, stay back!" Shigure said in a serious, her eyes never leaving me.

I just gave Shigure a small smile and pushed back a bit making her jump back completely. As soon as she landed she brought up her sword again and was ready for anything.

"Can we just talk before you try to cut my head off, most of my friends do." I said while bringing my hands up in a peaceful jester.

Shigure didn't look convinced and was about to jump at me again, but the elder put a hand on her shoulder stopping her.

"Let's hear our new friends out before you fight them." The elder said in a calm voice.

Shigure frowned at the elder but nodded in the end. We all sat down, my group on one side and there's on the other.

"Look," I said to Shigure. "If you think I'm here to hurt you, your wrong. I just want to talk."

Shigure didn't look convinced so Dani stood up and pouted at her.

"Hey, my dad is trying to be nice after you just attacked him, the least you can do is talk to him." Dani said while narrowing her eyes.

Shigure's scowl melted and she gave me a blank look. "What do... you want... to talk... about... demon?"

"Shigure, why do you call him a demon, did he do something bad?" Honoka asked.

"Actually," I said getting everyone's attention. "She's not saying demon as a insult... I think." I said with some uncertainty getting a swat drop out of my group. "You see... I'm actually a real demon, or half demon do be exact."

Everyone just stared at me, the masters were giving me a serious look while Kenichi, Miu, and Honoka looked at me as if I was joking. Apachai suddenly took out a cross and held it in front of me.

"Apa, be gone demon!" I could only sweatdrop at that.

"What, is that some kind of martial art?" Kenichi asked, not having a clue.

I could just sigh, these kids know nothing about the world I live in. "I think it is best if we show you." I then turned to Greed. "Show them your Ultimate Shield."

Greed nodded and stood up. He took of his jacket and was about to activate it but Jazz stopped him.

"Wait," Jazz said making us look at her. "I don't think Honoka should see this, she is to young."

Honoka pouted but Jazz gave her a concern look, making her shrink a little.

I nodded and turned to Dani. "Dani, could you take Honoka about back and play please?" I asked her.

Dani nodded and ran around the table. She grabbed Honoka's hand before taking her outside, the two laughing the entire time.

I then turned back to Greed and nodded to him again. He nodded back at started to activate his ultimate shield covering his entire body in black. The masters shocked at the new Greed while Kenichi and Miu looked completely in fear and disbelief. Shigure tensed and grabbed her sword, but this made Greed laugh confusing her.

"Sorry sweat heart but that won't work, this is literally the ultimate shield. Nothing can break this unless you literally rearrange the atoms." Greed said with his usual arrogant voice.

I then cleared my throat getting everyone's attention. "As you can see Greed is not exactly human, but he is not a demon either. He is a Homunculus."

Everyone looked confused at me except for Kensei and Akisame, who looked at me in disbelief.

"An artificial human?" Akisame said while stroking his chin. "How?"

Greed changed back and had his usual smirk. "My old man was pretty good at alchemy, made me by taking away his own Greed, but it came back to bite him in the ass."

Kenichi had a lost look on his face, the same as Miu. Kenichi rubbed his face and looked at me. "So your... a-a-a demon?" He asked completely scared.

"Half demon actually." I corrected him. "My mom was human and my dad as half demon as well, my grandfather was a full demon and my grandmother was human." I explained.

Shigure did not give off killer intent but she was still on guard. "What... do you... want?"

Well at least she's not trying to chop my head off. "As I said I am here for Yamato, my grandfather's sword."

Shigure looked surprised at this. "Grand...Father?"

I nodded. "Yes, you got that sword from my cousin, Nero." Shigure's eyes widened at the name. "He came to me a while ago and told me where to find Yamato, that is why I am here."

Shigure was silent for a while before she got up and walked out the room, leaving all of us confused. A minute later she came back with a long wooden box with a seal on the top. She carefully put it on the table and looked me in the eyes while pointing to the long box.

"Yamato." Was all she said.

Greed raised an eyebrow. "You granddad used an interesting weapon."

Jazz rolled her eyes. "The sword is inside." She deadpanned.

Shigure tapped the seal that was engraved into the wood. "Blood... to open."

Nodding in understatement I cut my thumb with my teeth. I smeared the blood on the seal and there was a slight light, then the top of the box opened. I looked on Shigure to see a shocked look in her face but it quickly went away. She motioned for me to continue so I did. I opened the box to find a long katana in a blue sheath, Yamato.

I took the sword out of the box and inspected it. It was light but was radiating with power.

"Yamato, the sword that can cut anything." I said out loud. "One of three swords used by me grandfather." I said while taking the blade out of it's sheath.

Then out of know where Shigure bowed to me. "I am sorry... for attacking you." She said with a slightly sad voice.

I just smiled to her. "You were doing what you think was right, can't fault you for that."

Greed was looking at Yamato while rubbing his chin. "Well we got the sword, now what?" Greed asked.

"Well..." I said as I put Yamato back in the box, getting a confused look from everybody. "There is one thing I want to do."

"And what might that be?" The elder asked in a amused voice, already seeing the look in my eyes.

I looked Shigure right in the eyes and grind. "Shigure, I challenge you to a dual." I said dramatically.

Everyone in the room except the elder looked at me in surprise at my sudden request. Shigure eyes widen a bit on her blank face as she tilted her head.

"You want... to fight me... why?" She asked.

I could only chuckle. "When you were only a kid you almost beat my cousin, I want to see how you do now that you are older and a master."

The masters looked at me in interest, but Kenichi and Miu looked worry.

"Will it be a fare fight for Shigure to fight a demon?" Miu asked.

I just shrugged at her. "Probably, but I'm still going to suppress my demon powers." I told her. "I want to test my skills with my sword, that's why I want to fight Shigure."

Shigure had a blank face on, starting to think that is her go to face. Then she had the tiniest smirk on her face.

"I accept." She said with a slight bow.

I grinned. "Nice, just one thing." I then pushed Yamato to her. "You have to use Yamato."

That got a look of pure shock on Shigure's face. "W-What, why?"

I just shrugged, the grin never leaving my face. "Got to make things interesting, what do you say?"

Shigure looked conflicted but after a minute she gave her answer.

No One's P.O.V

Daniel and Shigure stood facing each other in a large room. Shigure had Yamato on her hip. The masters, Jazz, Greed, Danielle, Honoka, Kenichi, and Miu were off the side, watching. The Elder was stand right between the two fighters.

"The rules are simple, first one to forfeit or fall unconscious loses." Daniel said as he took off his trench cote. "No life threatening injuries."

Daniel then handed his cote and Ebony and Ivory to Jazz. That got a strange look from everyone.

"Why do you have... guns?" Kenichi asked wearily.

Daniel just shrugged. "They belonged to my father, Ebony is the black one and Ivory is the white one. My job requires me to be well rounded in fighting, but I won't be needing them for this fight... I hope." Daniel finished lamely, making everyone sweatdrop.

Daniel ignored them and grabbed his guitar case before pulled out Rebellion.

"A broadsword." Akisame said while looking at Daniel with interest.

"Say hello to Rebellion," Daniel said with some pride. "A sword also wielded by my grandfather. It is practically unbreakable." He then got into a fighting stance and held his sword out. "Just to worn you, I won't hold back, I don't think my demon blood will let me."

Shigure had her usual blank face but you could see the slight excitement in her eyes. "I will... not hold... back either." She held the sword above her head, ready to fight as well.

The Elder looked back and forth between the two before stepping back, giving them some room. He then raised his hand and brought it down fast, creating a pulse of wind.

"Begin." The Elder said simply with a smile his face.

X(Die By the Sword: by DragonForce-START)X

Daniel dashed forwarded with break neck speed. He was slower without his demon powers, but that didn't bother him. He brought Rebellion down fast but Shigure was able to block it easily.

Shigure then went on the offensive and started to slash at high speeds, her strikes becoming nearly invisible. Daniel was able to block most of the attacks, but a few got past, cutting his cloths a bit. Daniel then thrust his sword repeatedly trying to Shigure off guard but she easily jumped over him.

Off to the side, the masters and Greed were watching with interest while Jazz, Kenichi and Miu looked a bit worried. Danielle and Honoka were just looking in amazement.

"Haha, it looks like he's keeping Shigure on her tows." Sakaki said while taking a swig of beer.

"Yes but the level of skill difference is clearly shown." Akisame said with a matter of fact tone as Daniel slashed at Shigure but she redirected the blade making it hit the ground.

"Oh really now, care to make a bet?" Sakaki said with a grin. "Who ever wins get's the others desert for a week." As soon as Sakaki finished, Daniel slammed the hilt of Rebellion into Shigure stomach making her jump back.

"I take it you'll not be betting on Shigure."

Sakaki shook his head. "No, I'll bet on the new kid."

Back to the fight, both Daniel and Shigure were exchanging blades, both a little cut up. Suddenly Shigure relisted a enormous amount of presser and jumped foreword. Daniel was caught off guard when Shigure split into three.

Not able to tell them about from the real one, Daniel blocked one with his sword and another with his foot. When the last one was swinging it's sword at Daniel, he did the only thing that seemed natural, he bit down on it.

The other clones disappeared and all that was left was the real one, holding a sword in Daniel's mouth. The both jumped back and were breathing slightly hard.

Daniel smirked before he started to swing Rebellion at high speeds, creating a sphere. He then charged at making sparks fly as Shigure deflected his attacks. Daniel then swung his sword upwards, Shigure was able to block it but it still send her into the hair.

Daniel wasted to time jumping in the air as well and started to stab rapidly with Rebellion. But Shigure somehow moved around Daniel, cutting into his back.

The two hit the ground and landed on there feet.

Daniel had a huge gash on his back that was leaking blood, but the whole time he was smiling.

'She's good, really good, one of the best sword fighters I have ever seen.' Daniel thought as he lunged at Shigure again. 'My demon blood is boiling like never before.' Daniel then stabbed his sword into the ground. 'Well time to mix things up!'

Daniel then picked himself up and slammed both of his feet into Shigure, catching her off guard. She was able to block the attack but the force still sent her back. Daniel ran after her while taking the sword from the ground.

As soon as Shigure landed with soled footing she charged at Daniel as he charged at her. There were moving so fast that even the masters had to try and keep up with them.

The two sword users met and exchanged blades before they both passed each other. They had there back to each other, both perfectly still. The tension was so thick you could punch it. Suddenly Daniel grabbed his shoulder as it leaked some blood, but he was smiling.

Shigure suddenly stubbed and fell to one knee. She grabbed her side and grimaced in pain, but there was a large gash on her forehead that was leaking blood onto her face.

"W-what happened!?" Kenichi asked as he looked between the two fighters. "They were moving so fast I lost track of them!"

"When they charged at each other they exchanged bows," The elder started explaining. "Daniel dropped his guard and hit Shigure with his fist while also nicking her head, But this in turn allowed Shigure to also cut Daniel."

"He seems to favor offense over defenses." Kensei commented. "It is almost like he has little regard for his own body."

Greed snorted. "Wouldn't surprise me, Daniel's got a big healing factor and he's fast, he could dodge any attack thrown at him and throw a attack just as strong."

"APA, You can do it Shigure!" Apachia said while a mouse on his shoulders waved some pom poms.

Back to the fighters, Daniel and Shigure both turned to each other, both panting from the intense fight.

"Do you give up, or do you want more." Daniel said in his cocky voice.

Shigure gave Daniel a stink eye and failed to notice Yamato glowing blue. Then Shigure's eyes gave a light blue glow and she moved on instinct, swinging the blade to the side. The last thing anyone expected was a blue arc to appear and head straight for Daniel.

Daniel brought up Rebellion and blocked the blue arc, but it was still able to push him back.

Shigure, who's eyes were still glowing blue, suddenly sheathe Yamato and then then the glow on the blade brighten. She then pulled out Yamato swiftly, releasing a large about of demonic energy from the sword.

The whole time Daniel was staring in near disbelief, by the time he realize what was going to happen it was too late.

Dozens of of arcs of energy appeared around Daniel as he tried to block them. But he only mange to block some before they cut into him, throwing Rebellion and sending him flying back.

X(Die By The Sword: by DragonForge-End)X

Everyone was shocked at the display of power she never ones had. Shigure eyes went back to normal and he had a face of slight horror at what she did. She ran to Daniel as he got up with a grown.

"I-I am s-" Daniel raised his hand cutting Shigure off. He gave her a big smile he laughed.

"Now that was a fight!" Daniel said as he got up with little trouble. "I have not been pushed that fare since my spars with Pandora."

Jazz and Dani rushed to my side with a look of worry, along with the masters, Kenichi, Miu, and Greed. But when they got to Daniel, they were astonish to find that all the cuts in Daniel's body was gone, only some blood and cut cloths.

"How-" Kenichi said but Daniel cut him off.

"Sparta's blood," Daniel said. "Has a high regenerative capability, could get shot in the head and still keep."

Shigure had her head down before she looked at me with a blank expression, but you could see a sadness in her eyes. "What happen... to... me?"

Daniel let out a breath and looked at Shigure. "Yamato is a sword that was forged in the underworld and used by my grandfather, which means you used demonic energy."

Everyone stared at Daniel in shock. "Shigure used... Demonic energy?" Miu asked in disbelief.

Daniel just waved them off. "Don't worry, the Demonic energy won't have any negative effects on you. In fact that I think she handled it like... well a master." Daniel said with a chuckle. When he saw the confused looks on Shigure he elaborated. "Well look at me, you could of killed or seriously maimed me, but you didn't."

"But the blood-" I put my hand up cutting Shigure off.

"Is only blood, but the injuries are not lethal, hell even a normal person would be up and running in a week." Daniel said with a reassuring smile. "So don't worry about it, your too strong to let Yamato consume you."

Shigure smiled at Daniel with a slight blush and seemed to calm down.

"Um, I have a question." Kenichi asked as he raised his hand for some reason. "How did Shigure do that... light show?"

"Remember when I said Yamato can cut through anything." Daniel received a nod from everyone. "Well I wasn't kidding, Yamato could cut anything, even dimensions."

All the masters and student's looked at the sword in amazement, never seeing anything so powerful before. Shigure then sheath Yamato and presented it to Daniel. But for some reason Daniel was in thought and staring at the sword.

"Actually," Daniel said as he closed Shigure's hands around Yamato. "I have a better idea."

21N: OH MY GOD I AM SO SORRY FOR BEING LATE. The last couple of weeks in school have been hard with the ACT and school finals, I have not been able to write as much. They even made me test on the weekends so no time.

I am hoping to start working on 'KNight Wolf' soon, so to my followers to that story don't worry about it.

PS: For those who don't know what anime I am using, it's 'Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple'.