Welcome all to the next exciting chapter, the internet at my house has finally been repaired but unfortunately that means everyone else at my house can go on the computer too so my updating times will be limited. I decided to finish all my stories to certain arcs starting with this one because it will be easier to write and update. So be proud the Tournament Arc will continue to its conclusion before I update my other fics. Also from some reviews and messages I have created the wiki for this story, didn't know it would be complicated to make but I will have some of the pages up and running. Look to the Announcements to see what information I need from you for your wiki page.
Announcements:
The wiki is set up but it is still a little under construction. Anyone who wants the link just PM me and I will send you the link. For images the lovely neko Ravena Felidae is supplying me with wonderful artwork. I just hope that this wiki can be completed before the story does.
Also I want to acknowledge two authors who just created their own stories. I read both and they were both really good and funny at the same time so here are the stories:
Fanfiction World: Illu's Beginning by Illusionist Owl
A Hunter's Tales by Mister Grim
Now it's time for the reviews!
Reviews:
Mister Grim: Like I said I planned on doing the wiki after a few things but with how my computer is behaving it will take a while.
Ravena Felidae: Down kitty, down girl.
Deus-rasengan2: The final fight won't come for a while but I may give you a freebie.
Orihara-Heiwajima Sakuya: And that fight begins now, enjoy.
Illusionist Owl: Here's the next chapter and a preview of your new power.
Now that all of this is over ON WITH THE SHOW!
"Aaaa"-Speech
'Bbbb'-Thought
'Cccc'-Flashback
"Dddd"-Attacks
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"They say that absolute power corrupts absolutely, obviously that doesn't work if you aren't already corrupted." Shadowlight0982.
Ch. 8: Another Goddess exist, who is Kusanagi?
(Tournament Stage)
(Play YuYu Hakusho PS2 Dark Tournament Theme)
"These are our opponents, two of them are weak women and the two only warriors don't even look that tough!" The bulked up leader of Blockbuster complained.
"We will see who's tough after we show you our power." Rose said with a tick mark to show she didn't like the women comment.
"Whatever, all this means is we get richer after we beat you!"
"I would have to disagree with that, the future is not on your side right now." Naenia said.
"Let's get this over with, how about best of three." Grim said trying to get the match over with.
"How about a three on three fight plus a joint battle?" The only thin and smart member of Blockbuster added.
"Fine by us, let's do this thing!" Wolf said and the teams left the stage except for two members.
"Alright everyone it's time for the second match to begin! Round 1…Rose versus…Andreas!" Kyoto announced.
"That's right everyone, the Beast Tamer, the Deadly Rose, the Beautiful Destroyer…Rose!" The light shined on Rose who paid no attention to the calls of the crowd (especially the male cat calls).
'Shadow I hope you're watching, what you see is only a sample.' Rose thought.
"For Blockbuster, the Living Boulder, the Muscle Massacre, the Raging Bull…Andreas!" The light shined on the shirtless teen with large steroid pumped muscles, white sweatpants with a belt made of iron and leather and white wristbands. Andreas had short hair and beady brown eyes.
"I'm going to crush you little girl." Andreas cracked his knuckles.
"Oh my look at your muscles, someone is overcompensating." Rose took a book from her former teacher. Rose's playful look then took another direction as she pulled out her daggers, Mazareth growled as he sensed the battle was near.
(Kurotsubasa)
"It's like David vs. Goliath!" D.B. said.
"More like Diana vs. Goliath." Bella said.
"Do you think she has a chance Shadow?" Illu asked.
"Right now I'm worried she's going to go overboard over how to humiliate Andreas, the poor steroid chomping dumbass." Shadow said. Kurotsubasa then got seated and watch the battle that was about to begin.
(Tournament Stage)
"Ok everyone, Rose versus Andreas…ready FIGHT!" Kyoto then dashed outside of the ring.
Rose decided to start offensive and ran towards the bulk behemoth with her daggers drawn. Mazareth was running alongside her.
"I'll crush this little girl and her kitty!" Andreas made a massive jump and slammed down back to earth.
Rock Wave!
The attack sent of wave of rock and debris of the stage right into Rose and Mazareth's path. Rose then jumped on Mazareth's back and the tiger leaped high into the air.
"I think we should give him a sample of our skills Mazareth." Rose then started to create air currents around Mazareth's claws.
The tiger roared and acknowledged his master and slashed his claw through the air and sent of multiple blades of wind.
Tiger Gale Claw!
Andreas crossed his arms and endured the tearing wind, but the wind blades only bounced off his body. The only evidence of the attack was the light amount of scars missed in with Andreas' own scars.
"Whoa now, Rose's plan was to bend the air around her kitty's claws and used a tearing wind attack but all it did was bounce off of Andreas' hard bulk and added a few scars to his collection!" Plugman yelled.
"I wonder how Andreas will respond; does he even have a strategy at all?" Kyoto asked.
Red aura glowed around Andreas and his muscles seem to bulk up even more. Andreas was now looking at Rose and Mazareth as they descended from their fall.
"You think some puny wind can beat Andreas!" Andreas then clapped his hands and sent a sonic boom towards the two.
Rose gave Mazareth the mental order to separate and the pair once again split apart to avoid the attack. Andreas focused his attention on Rose and charged for her.
"I got you now girly!" Andreas would soon ram his body through Rose.
Rose raised her hand and a small ring on her hand glowed to create a shield, Andreas hit the shield head on and sparks started to fly as the shield began to push against Andreas' force.
"Well would you look at that, Andreas planned on running through our little flower when she put up a barrier. The shield is holding out against Andreas' muscle but who will be the first to break?" Kyoto said.
(Mercenary)
"So how are her chances?" Wolf asked.
"If you are worried don't be, Rose will win this battle." Naenia answered.
"Are you sure about that, didn't you say before it was hard to read the future here?" Wolfey asked.
"She isn't reading the future" Grim said as he sat down and looked like he was about to take a nap. "Rose has this; she can't lose because she has a desire to be fulfilled."
"And what is that?" Wolf asked.
"To prove her power to her teacher, and then defeat him." Naenia summed up.
(Kurotsubasa)
"How long do you think the shield will hold?" Illu asked.
"It looked like the same power she used against us, is that how she survived our attacks nya?" Ravena asked.
"From what we can see the shield is powerful, a rare item to say the least, but what are its limits?" Key asked.
"Its limit is strength" Shadow caught their attention.
"Strength nya?" Ravena asked.
"Yes, strength, Rose's shield can only be broken by a move more powerful then Rose herself. That's why my Gravity Wave was able to destroy it easier than an attack from claws or a glaive." Shadow explained. "But right now I'm surprised the shield is holding up as long as it is."
"Does that mean she got stronger?" Bella asked.
"Could be" Shadow continued to watch the battle.
(Tournament Stage)
'Come on just a little longer!' Rose mentally told her ring as the shield began to form cracks.
"Time to make little shield go bye bye!" Andreas was about to give the shield one final push before he was struck from behind.
Andreas let out a roar and turned around to see Mazareth's claws covered in blood, his blood. Andreas complete forgot about Rose and walked towards the tiger.
"Time for the kitty to die!" Andreas then charged.
Mazareth leaped away but by some boost of intelligence Andreas held out his arm and caught him by the throat. Andreas could easily destroy the struggling big cat but he took time to gloat about himself.
"Little cat thought he could cut Andreas and not suffer, I'll crush you then the little girl!" Andreas was suddenly sent flying by an invisible force, Rose then ran to her pet, her bangs blocking her eyes.
Andreas got up from the crater in the ground he made. "Now the girl moves, I'll destroy you both in one blow!"
Rose then stood up and turned to Andreas. "The first mistake you made was calling me weak."
Andreas' body was once again covered in a red haze, Andreas concentrate on bulking up his huge muscles.
"The second mistake was hurting Mazareth."
Andreas finished his charging moment and proceeded to rampage towards the two, the crowds all watch with anticipation.
"Oh no, Andreas is using his technique Ultimate Rampage, will the bounty huntress get out of the way, no she's just putting a hand up! The match could be over here everyone!" Plugman shouted.
"It's over" Shadow said as Kurotsubasa continued to watch the climax of the battle.
"The third mistake" Rose's eyes revealed an awakened Rinnegan. "…Was standing in the way of my goal!"
Ultimate Rampage!
Almighty Push!
Andreas was stopped dead in his tracks, the juggernaut was no match for the force of gravity around him. Andreas was then blown away to the edge of the stage, the behemoth panted as he tried to think of how he was stopped.
"What happened, I am Andreas, and no one can match my power!" Andreas howled.
"Then let that power be your downfall" Rose raised her hand in the aim in the shape of a sword. Rose then slashed her hand down, delivering judgment.
Almighty Push!
Andreas crossed his arms to block but the gravity around him became intense, Andreas was forced on his knees before he slammed face first on the tournament floor. Andreas felt the weight of his own muscles slamming against him but couldn't open his mouth to scream.
"This would be the time to say 'oh how the mighty have fallen' but really you're just a muscle head that charges first hoping to destroy me in one hit."
Andreas looked fearfully as Rose walked towards him with her diamond blades.
"I will use you as an example as to not underestimate me." Andreas looked into the cold purple pupils of the girl. Andreas' soon felt a new pain, the pain of the dagger entering his skull and he was dead.
As the data begins to fly Rose takes her dagger and walks to her wounded pet, but not before one last look towards the crowd.
(End YuYu Hakusho PS2 Dark Tournament Theme)
"There you have it everyone the winner of the first match, Rose!" Plugman announced and the crowd went wild. Team Mercenary sees the winner walks back to the booth.
"None of you better lose." Rose said as she led Mazareth to the medical tents.
(Kurotsubasa)
"That move that pose nya" Ravena then looked at Shadow. "Did she copy that from you?"
"It's not that hard a technique to learn if you can already use gravity, as for the pose she was sending me a message." Shadow said.
"A message?" Illu asked confused.
"Yeah, to use all I got when we fight again." Shadow said.
(Team Destiny)
"Is she the other human Oneesan sent us to get Sen?" Aka asked.
"No, there is the desire in her heart but she is not who we are looking for." Sen said.
"So when do we make our move?" Sakura asked.
"Just wait and see what fate brings us." Sen continued to watch the battle.
(Team Darkblade)
"You think Lord Chaos would be interested in her?" One of the team members asked.
"Please, why would Chaos bother with a little girl?" Another member asked.
The team continued their discussion until Amaterasuice appeared before them. The boy looked over the team before a huge grin was plastered on his face.
"None of you need to worry about recruiting anyone for Chaos, what you need to be concerned with is Kurotsubasa, that is all." Amaterasuice reminded them.
"Oh really, what's stopping us from doing what we want?" A large man towered over Amaterasuice.
Amaterasuice just smiled at the large fighter. "For two reasons, one I am Chaos' second in command and two"
Amaterasuice summoned a katana out of nowhere and proceeded to stab the rebelled warrior. The man however caught the blade before it reached his heart.
"Hah, you have to try better tha…" The man stopped as a spiked burst from Amatersuice's chest and through his heart. The spike retracted and the man hit the ground, he began bleeding out before he crumbled away into dust.
"Anyone else want to go against orders?" Amaterasuice asked the remaining six. After hearing no objections Amatersuice left to check the readings on the scouter Chaos gave him.
'This thing was made to read the levels of darkness in people's hearts; well I see why Shadow is so special it's over 9000!' Amaterasuice laughed at his joke.
(Team Mercenary)
"So who's next?" Grim asked.
"This is supposed to be a joint battle right, 2 on 2?" Wolf asked.
"Yeah" Grim answered.
"How about you and I fight and Naenia can have the final battle." Wolf suggested.
"That seems like a good strategy for once, you two can secure us a win and then…" Naenia started.
"No thanks" Grim said as he sat down.
"No thanks, what does that mean?" Wolf asked.
"I don't feel like fighting just yet, and fighting with another person will get in the way of my style of fighting, you guys go ahead." Grim waved them forward.
Wolf looked to Naenia but the bounty huntress only shook her head, when Grim got this way there was almost no way to convince him.
"Let him be, I hope your skills are as good as you say they are." Naenia warned him.
"Don't worry about it; all you need to do is give me some range leave the frontal attacks to me." Wolf said confidently.
(Tournament Stage)
(Play YuYu Hakusho PS2 Dark Tournament Theme)
"Alright everyone t is time for the next round, Kyoto tell them how this game is going to be set up!" Plugman announced.
"You got it; this battle is structured differently than all the battle we have seen so far it is a joint battle!" Kyoto got the crowd pumped up.
"From Team Mercenary we have the Mistress of Ice, Seer of the future, the Arctic Priestess, Naenia and her teammate, the Earthbound Beast, the Bounty Trickster, and the ever powerful Wolf!"
Naenia and Wolf took their side of the stage. Naenia did nothing but take in the applause while Wolf was waving back at the crowd and was paying special attention to several females in the crowd.
(Kurotsubasa)
"Naenia and Wolf, who are they?" Bella asked.
"Both are some crazy bounty hunters, at least that's all I know." D.B. said.
"Crazy is an understatement, Naenia literally is a psychic, she can predict the future somehow some have called her the Seer of Disaster." Key said.
"Seer of Disaster nya" Ravena repeated.
"Punnyaaa" Punnya said.
"What about Wolf?" Illu asked.
"I don't know much, Wolf has a history as a thief more than a bounty hunter; he makes his living stealing from higher ranked players and selling what he stole." Key answered.
Shadow then noticed a presence behind the team. "I thought you went to the infirmary already Rose."
Kurotsubasa turned around and indeed the bounty huntress was there behind them. Rose just calmly walked and looked at the screen.
"I just dropped Mazareth off, came here because it's more convenient then walking all the way back." Rose explained.
"I bet" Ravena was still in a Bakeneko stance, Punnya was hissing right beside her.
"And how do we know you won't try anything?" Illu asked as she aimed her glaive at Rose. Mukurowl landed on her head with his symbol slightly glowing.
"Alright everyone calm down" Shadow said.
"Shadow"
"But Shadow nya"
"No one is here to fight; besides if we do fight we will be disqualified for fighting in the Infirmaries." Shadow said. While hesitant, Illu and Ravena calmed down and put away their weapons.
"Oh don't see me as a threat?" Rose asked.
"Not really and I caught your little message, we will see when our teams fight." Shadow said.
"What's stopping me from fighting you after the tournament?" Rose asked again.
"Cause I know you, you want to defeat in front of an audience don't you?" Shadow asked back.
"Touché" Rose said and everyone turned to the screen.
(Tournament Stage)
"Their opponents from Team Blockbuster, the Dynamite Duo, the Explosive Force, the Enforcers…Blast and Burner!"
Two twins then walked on the Blockbuster side of the stage. Both were boys about seventeen curly black hair and tan skin with green eyes looked at Team Mercenary. The one Blast was wearing a black no sleeve V-neck shirt, red sweatpants and sneakers. The other twin, Burner, had a red no sleeve V-neck shirt, black sweatpants and sneakers. Both had huge grins that threaten to tear their faces in two.
"I hope you don't mind…
"…If we break this stadium a little bit." The boys spoke.
"Doesn't matter with me, you two will be the ones leaving broken." Wolfey got in a brawler's stance.
"The future says you shall lose this battle." Naenia pulled out her tessen and katana.
"Alright round 2, ready…FIGHT!" Kyoto then fled the scene.
Blast and Burn combined hands and brought them down onto the marble ground.
Burning Blast!
A large shockwave of sound and flames went in all directions; several close seat fans shielded themselves as the attack hit the barriers around the booths. Wolfey shifted stances and brought up a wall of earth to block the attack.
"I know why they're called Blockbuster now, they literally level anywhere they want to fight!" Wolf complained.
"This is not the time for complaining" Naenia tried to create ice but it melted away by the heat in the air. Naenia then flipped a secret compartment in the tessen which held senbon.
"Follow my plan exactly" Naenia ordered.
"Whatever psychic lady!" Wolf then placed a hand on the wall he formed and the rock began to surround his form. Wolf now had an armor of rock around him (similar to Kevin from Ben 10 AF/UA)
Wolf jumped over his wall and charges through the flames.
"Amazing, Wolf seems to be covered in some kind of armor that is shielding him from the flames, Wolf is now charging his way to the terrible twins!" Kyoto said.
"Wow first time for everything huh bro?" Burner asked.
"Yes this is the first time someone actually charged through our joint move, but we are not Andreas we will not fall to simple tactics." Blast held his free hand forward.
Sonic Wave!
Wolf was blasted by a wave of sound and skids across the stage. Wolf looked to see the twins beginning to separate. Wolf then used earthbending to separate the twins from each other.
"It seems he wishes to separate us brother!" Blast said.
"Then by all means" The brothers released hands and they ran to their intended targets. Blast was running to Wolf while burner was surfing a fireball towards Wolf's rock wall.
"Looks like her plan is working." Wolf then crossed his arms to block another sonic wave. Blast then punch wolf in the center of his chest and a blast of sound exploded on contact.
Sonic Boom!
Wolf yelled as his ears ringed and the rocks left his body leaving him vulnerable. Wolf then steadily got back up and absorbed the marble from the stage.
"That's it I'm done playing defense!" Wolf made a shield and sword with his hands and charged.
Burner made it to the wall and prepared a fireball. "I got you now!"
A wave of ice then force Burner's hand and cancelled his attack, Naenia then kicked him in the chest and blew him away with several wind blades. Burner held up his hands to shield his face from the slashing wind.
"Amazing it seems like Blast and Burner was in control until Wolf and Naenia turned it all around, this is looking more and more like Team Mercenary's victory ya'll!" Plugman said.
Blast avoided Wolf' slashes and tried more sonic attacks, Wolf shielded himself as much as he could but marble continued to fall of his body. Wolf then slammed Blast with two aluminum bats. Blast was sent flying from the suddenly summoned weapons. Wolf let the marble shell fall and replaced it with the metal from his bats.
"Time to play ball!"
Naenia sent wave after wave of senbon flying from her tessen, Burner tried to melt all the projectiles but several made their way into his right arm disabling it. Naenia then threw her fan at her target. Burner used his flames to take off into the air.
"Such a beginner's tactic, escaping to the air and leaving yourself vulnerable!" Naenia then sent a combined wave of wind blades and ice.
Arctic Pressure
Burner used his flames to negate the attack but he almost a frozen statue in the air. Burner was then saved by a blast of sound. Naenia looked and saw Blast with a hand in the air smoking and blood dripping from his head.
"Enough of these foolish tactics!" Blast then fly away from Wolf. Burner copied his brother's idea and used his flames as rockets and propelled himself away from Naenia.
"Enough of these foolish tactics, Burner it is time!" Blast held out his hand.
"Yes brother!" Burner connected his hand with Blast's.
Helping Hand!
The brothers then glowed white and their wounds began to heal slightly, wolf was about to stop their attempt to regenerate but Naenia held him back.
"No, this is just as I have foreseen" Naenia then held out an ice mirror. "They are attempting to fuse together now."
"Fusion, as in DBZ fusion or another type of fusion?" Wolf asked.
"It is as you said, DBZ style fusion" Naenia allowed her mirror to evaporate. "Let us watch."
(Team Mercenary)
"Looks like the finale is here." Grim opened his eyes as he felt the brother's rising energy.
(Kurotsubasa plus Rose)
"Why are they just standing there, they are healing nya?" Ravena said.
"Punnya!" Punnya said.
"One way or another, this fight is going to end." Shadow said.
"And it will be Naenia and Wolf that will be victorious." Rose said confidently.
(Tournament stage)
"Their energy is rising" Wolf warned the seer.
"I know, just focus on your end of the plan." Naenia began of series of one handseals.
"Alright then" Wolf got into the Hung Gar stance.
After recovering from their injuries the two brothers got in position. The brothers then got into a pose familiar to all in the arena the fusion pose.
"Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!" The brothers began.
"sion!"
"!"
A bright light engulfed the two and they began to merge into one, Naenia then gave Wolf a signal and he began to sink the fusion warrior down into the earth. The fusion warrior appeared from the light and looked at his sunken feet with an amused look.
"You really think this is going to hold me?" The combined Blastburn asked.
"No it's just supposed to keep you in place." A voice said around him.
The fusion then saw water particles condense in the air until they formed a dome of mirrors. In the mirrors Naenia's image appeared around the sunken warrior.
"Please a technique like that, what makes what you are doing so original?" Blastburn tried to force himself out of the earth.
"Well this for starters" Particles of light then began to gather to the Naenia images. The cage of mirrors was soon surrounded by a cyclone.
"Not only will I skewer you to pieces, I won't have to worry about that little fire power of yours." Naenia said confidently.
"Oh yeah!" Blastburn fired of wave of fire that was immediately snuffed out by a blast of wind. The warrior tried to ready a sound attack but a barrage of senbon stopped him from concentrating his powers.
"Well isn't this a treat everyone, the almighty fusion of Blast and Burner can't even make a move it's like them fusing together was part of Wolf and Naenia's plan, how are they going to counter?" Plugman asked the audience.
(Speed and Leon)
"This battle is over" Leon said.
"It's not over until someone is code, but by all accounts this "battle" is finished." Speed agreed.
(Tournament Stage)
"I have had enough!" Blastburn was ready to unleash a supernova before something sliced through his torso. The downed fusion saw Wolf now in a metal shell, several senbon in one hand and his other hand the blade through his chest.
"As much fun as kicking your ass was, we need to move this along." Wolf slid his arm out and let the fusion disappear into pixels.
"There you have it everyone the winner of round 2 is Team Mercenary!" Kyoto announced.
(End YuYu Hakusho PS2 Dark Tournament Theme)
(Kurotsubasa)
"That's 2 to 0, and unlike you we will make it a complete 3." Rose said.
"Why are you still here, don't you have a team to root for nya?" Ravena asked.
"Punnya!" Punnya hissed.
"They do not need my encouragement nor do we need such things. We are not friends, barely allies; we all have goals that are easy to get by combining our abilities together." Rose explained.
"I just don't get people like you stepping over people because of some goal!" Illu snapped.
"And didn't you once use these people for a goal?" Rose asked. Illu was shocked at how Rose knew that information.
"How do you know anything like that?" Bella asked.
"To find information on a player it's best to start with who they ally with, there are informants who know much about what goes on in FFW" Rose said cryptically.
Key clenched his fists as he knew who had that information. 'R-o-M, I know you are neutral but what you do still pisses me off, beta or not.'
"So I guess you are the pot calling the kettle black." Rose continued.
"Enough!" Shadow interrupted.
"Are you done, because it is obvious that you don't really need to stay here?" Shadow asked after regaining his temper.
Rose was hesitant but she made her way to the exit. "One more thing, don't lose your life is mine to take."
Shadow put a hand on his temple. "She will never get the lesson will she?"
"Enough of your mysterious past the last match is starting!" Bella showed everyone the screen.
(Tournament Stage)
"Now everyone it is time for the conclusion of the second match, let's meet our two final fighters!" Plugman signaled to Kyoto.
"Alright Plug, from Team Mercenary we have a walking legend everyone, the Lazy Hunter, the Phantom Shadow, the Shinigami, the Grim Reaper…Mister Grim!" Kyoto announced.
Grim stood from his resting place and walked to the stage. After a small yawn he looked across to the final member of blockbuster. The final fighter had a smug look on his face as if he had already won the fight.
"And from Team Blockbuster, the Calculative Mind, the Mirror Master, the self-proclaimed Number 1 Genius, Decker!"
Decker stood on his place on the stage. Decker was about 5'4" and was wearing a V-neck no sleeve black shirt under a lab coat, dark blue dress pants and brown boots. Decker's calculative acid green eyes studied Grim as if he was a specimen on a dissection table.
Decker began to play with his short black hair. "This will be interesting, me against the Grim Reaper."
"I already know that look on your face and I'm not interested." Grim blatantly spoke.
"Funny, usually I don't give you much of a choice." Decker then pulled out a set of scalpels.
"Ok time to begin round 3, Grim vs. Decker, ready…FIGHT!"
Grim jumped back and pulled out a clay sculpture of a bird. Grim threw it forward and the bird grew in size and flew towards Decker. Decker just watched they clay creature fly his direction.
"Interesting"
Katsu!
An explosion now stood where the bird connected with Decker. Grim watched as the smoke rises in the air.
"It can't be over, that's too easy." Grim said.
"Right you are" Decker walked out the smoke cloud unscathed. "Just to let you know you'll need more than that to kill me." To prove his point Decker slashed an arm off only for a new one to grow in its place.
"Instant regeneration?" Grim asked himself.
"Now let's begin!" Decker then slides and dashes around the whole arena.
"Wow what speed, you would never suspect someone like him to move that quickly!" Kyoto said surprised.
(Audience)
"The Mad Surgeon Decker versus the famed Grim Reaper" R-o-M spoke as his eyes glowed as he memorized information. "What an interesting conclusion."
Decker continue with close slashes only for Grim to dodge each one, Grim then saw he was moved to the edge of the ring.
"I got you now!" His rushing hand was then stopped by something or someone. Decker looked and saw a large shadowed hand reaching from Grim's shadow.
(Play We Are One by 12 Stones)
"Couldn't calm down and rest can you?" Grim seemed to ask his shadow.
The shadow then rises and performed several body gestures that Grim seemed to understand. The monster was basically a black formed, shadow version of Grim almost like that of a heartless. The shadow then pushed Decker back and allowed Grim to walk away from the edge.
"Not that I'm not thankful but you could have timed that quicker, no need to be dramatic." Grim said. The shadow responded with an apologetic gesture.
"What is this, complete animation of one's shadow?" Decker thought out loud. "Oh well more for me to research when I dissect you."
"Don't count on that, Doppelman!" The shadow understood the message and threw Grim towards Decker with surprising power.
"What kind of strategy is this, you trying to self-detonate, and that won't work!" Decker created a transparent wall in front of him.
Grim got himself in position as he flew through the air, in a flash of light chainsaw blades appeared along his legs and the sound of their grinding fills the air. Grim then began to spin as his attack connected to the barrier.
Saw Foot First Gear: Drill of Destruction!
The barrier didn't last long as the saw blades grinded through the solid wall. Decker was frozen as he watches the attack continue in slow-motion before he steadied himself. Decker then released a familiar attack.
Sonic Boom!
A familiar wave of sound blasted Grim back into the air, Grim saw Decker ignite his hand and he readied another clay explosive. Grim threw his claw birds while Decker unleashed flames.
Katsu!
Burning Blast!
The attacks canceled each other in a large explosion. Grim landed on the ground and Doppelman rose to his side. Doppelman made rapid gesture and weird shapes with his body.
"I know I know, somehow he can use his teammates abilities." Grim translated.
(Team Mercenary)
"How is he doing that, you only get four powers that's it, what power gives you the abilities of your teammates?" Wolf asked.
"Interesting" Naenia said. Rose appeared back with her team and saw that the battle was still taking place.
"How is he doing?" Rose asked.
"Well he just found out that guy can use his teammate's abilities then there's also the fact that he still has another power he hasn't shown." Wolf summed up.
"So he has no chance is what you're saying?" Rose asked.
"No not that, but I can say this battle will end in a surprising way." Naenia said.
(Kurotsubasa)
"Instant regeneration, copying moves, high speed movement" Key listed out Decker's powers.
"If he can copy moves why not copy Grim's" Bella asked.
"I don't think copying moves is that power, brother bond maybe?" Shadow said.
"So how is the Grim Reaper pulling himself out of this one?" D.B. asked.
"What about Decker's last power?" Illu asked. Mukurowl popped out her long hair.
"This does not look good nya" Ravena said.
"Punnya!" Punnya agreed.
(Tournament Stage)
Rock Wave!
A tidal wave of stone and marble crossed through the stage as Grim dashed to the side. Grim used his saw foot to increase his speed as he tried close combat.
Saw Foot First Gear: Vortex of Carnage!
Grim stood on his hands and let loose a barrage of cuts. Blood and pixels shot through the air but Decker's regeneration plus Andreas invulnerability kept the mad surgeon alive. Grim stopped his attack when he saw the liquid hitting the ground was silver and metallic but not blood.
"What is this?" Grim asked only to be swallowed whole by the ooze. Doppelman acted quickly to a mental command and covered the ooze, Decker, and Grim inside itself creating a box.
Magic Trick
"What the world, not only did Decker burst into putty and swallowed Grim, but the shadow swallowed up Decker! What is going on here?" A large question mark blared on Plugman's screen.
"Whatever happens there has to be a winner, both sides were team leaders! All we can do is watch!" Kyoto added.
(Decker's Body)
"The power of Baby, that's your last skill." Grim replied as he looked to the metallic red eyed Decker.
"Yes, with the help of my leeching power this also helped to get those bums known as Blockbuster under my control." Decker said.
"So what is your reason for entering, not the money I hope." Grim asked.
"Oh no I seek something more important than money, knowledge. Knowledge is the universal key, the answer to all secrets, to all questions; whoever has the most knowledge controls the world." Decker explained.
"My plan was first to absorb an Admin Guard or even an Admin to learn their secrets but with the arrival of the Wings of Creation I couldn't help myself. I found three random fools to become my team to compete." Decker's eyes began to glow. "Now to control your body and win this battle."
"Not going to happen" Grim held up a hand seal. "Have you forgotten my explosives?"
"You wouldn't dare try it, with your shadow keeping us trapped that kind of explosion will kill us both!" Decker exclaimed.
"OH really, let's tests that 'knowledge' then." Grim sent chakra to his remaining explosives.
"Nooooooooooooooo!"
Katsu!
(Tournament Stage)
The black box then ignited and a large shockwave rocked the stadium. Kyoto was blown away by the wind while the crowd watches through the barrier. A large smoke cloud and a twitching Doppelman was all that could be seen.
"Can it be, is the battle over?" Plugman asked.
Out of the smoke was Decker barely standing, light flashed from his wounds as his skin grew back. Decker then loses consciousness and hit the floor showing Grim standing behind him. Doppelman then became his shadow again.
"In a surprising conclusion the winner is Mister Grim; the winners of round 2 are Team Mercenary!" Plugman announced and the crowd applauded.
"You ok?" Naenia asked.
"Nothing a little rest can't cure." Grim then left t for a change of clothes as half of his shirt and cloak were turned to ashes by the close explosion.
"What the hell possessed him to try a suicidal technique like that?" Wolf asked.
"Because for Grim it wasn't suicidal" Rose said.
"Except for the heat of the explosion, Grim is never affected by the force or shockwave of his or any explosion." Naenia explained.
"So he planned all that?" Wolf asked again.
"No"
"No"
(Kurotsubasa)
Ravena lay on an open bed. "Intense nya"
"Punnya" Punnya lay asleep next to her master.
"So who all is left?" Bella asked.
"DarkBlade, Destiny, Renchard, and Wave Storm" Key listed out.
"Speaking of storm, who is on Wave Storm?" Shadow asked.
"Don't know, didn't pay attention to who was fighting." D.B. admitted.
"Well like Renchard they and Destiny are outnumbered compared to DarkBlade, chances are we won't face them next round." Illu pulled Mukurowl out her hair and stroked his feathers.
"All of this is too much, I need some air." Shadow stood and left the Infirmary.
(Tournament Stage)
"Alright everyone it is time for Round #3, how you doing down their Kyoto?" Plugman asked.
"I could be better but I like to see how you last down here." Kyoto said.
"No thanks, my warranty doesn't cover explosions, anyway let's run our next two teams! Plugman allowed the screen to show the next two fighters.
Team Destiny vs. Team Renchard
"Here we go everyone the one man team is now against the three unknowns, now let's welcome Team Dest…?" Kyoto and the audience were surprised to only see one member of Team Destiny walking to the stage, Sen.
"Sorry no need to question but where is the rest of your team?" Kyoto asked.
"Does this really look like this is the type of battle where I need my whole team?" Sen gentlemanly asked.
"Well okay, and you are?" Kyoto asked.
"You can just call me Sen." Sen then took his spot on the stage.
"Ok, anyway well there you have it from Team Destiny" Kyoto cleared her throat. "Alright now here he is the Silver Sword, the Aquatic Alchemist, the Supreme master of Seals…Renchard!"
Renchard then took his spot across from Sen. Renchard chose to forgo his Zanbato in exchange for a Chinese Wu Jian. Renchard took his stance and prepared for the battle.
'I can sense the turmoil of his soul; he may just be the thing Mistress is looking for.' Sen then got into a mock stance. 'Let's hop Sakura reminds Aka of phase 1.'
(Stadium Outskirts)
Shadow walked a bit away from the Stadium to the remains of Kurotsubasa's vehicle. Shadow took the time to absorb the damage.
"Definitely totaled, maybe we can have Bella use Upgrade to fix it." Shadow said out loud.
"Hiya!"
Shadow turned around and saw the little boy from Team Destiny. Aka had both hands behind his head his eyes closed and a wide smile. Shadow took the time to observe the mysterious character.
Aka looked now older than twelve with spiky blond hair that spiked in all directions, wearing what looked like a black shirt under a red vest, orange pants, and blue ninja sandals. Over all his clothes was a dark blue nearly black cape with a yellow gem broach keeping it pinned. Aka opened his energetic green eyes as he asked another question.
"Hey hey, you're shadow aren't ya?"
"Yes I am what off it?" Shadow asked. It may just be instincts but he didn't want to trust the little boy.
"Then you are the guy, you must be really strong huh?" Aka said excitedly.
"What do you…?" Shadow began.
"I mean handling those reinforced monster, that hole in the system, not to mention keeping Oneesan's symbol!" Aka continued.
"Who are you guys, what does that symbol mean?" Shadow got into his scythe stance.
"You want to know?" Aka's gem began to glow red. "You have to play with me first!"
Zaker!
(Tournament Stage)
"What is this, your whole team is gone and you're here all by yourself, are you toying with me?" Renchard asked.
"Nothing off the sort, actually quite the opposite." Sen said. "What happens next depends on what you show me in battle."
"Oh really, then I'll show you my power!" Power flew from Renchard in waves as he proved he was no one to underestimate.
Sen felt the power flow through the air and he let a large smirk light up his dark face. 'He is definitely what we need.'
(Stadium Outskirts)
Shadow dodged another blast of lightning from the mysterious youth. Every time he tried to find opportunity to summon his scythe he had to move quickly to dodge bolts of lightning.
"Is this all you can do, this is BORING!" Aka then put his hands together.
Zakeruga!
Shadow then saw his lightning blast travel in a straight line this time. Shadow took a few seconds to think before a plan flashed into his head. Shadow summoned his scythe right as the blast connected and smoke filled the area.
"Come on; don't tell me the fun is over already." Aka said as he watched the smoke rise.
"Actually it's just starting."
Aka froze as a voice spoke from behind. Shadow was standing behind the youth with his back turned and his scythe raised. Shadow opened his eyes as he was free of Aka's shadow. Shadow turned and slashed with his scythe and Aka blocked with a kunai but was sent flying by the strength of the strike.
"Wow how did you do that, I was sure my attack hit?" Aka asked.
"A little magic and your shadow helped." Shadow said and then vanished in a flash of black.
"My shadow?" Aka said to himself.
"Yep" Shadow slammed a palm in Aka's chest and he slid across the ground. "A little speed trick of mine I call it Shadow Step."
"Shadow Step huh, this is really starting to get fun." Aka rose to his feet. "I can see now why Oneesan is interested in a human like you and you know how to fight too!"
"Who is this Oneesan, and you called me human as if you're not?" Shadow said. "You're not human are you?"
Aka just smiled large as he got into a stance and cuffed his hands together. A blue sphere shined in-between his hands.
(Tournament Stage)
Sen dodged strike after strike of the Chinese weapon. Renchard continued his attacks as the amused look on Sen's face stayed plastered. Ren tried to calm his rage but something about that look was if he was just testing him.
'He hasn't made a move once, time to show him I mean business!'
Sen dodged another thrust but saw something slide along the sword edge and slashed clean through his left arm. Sen jumped back and saw the metallic slide solidify into nine silver marbles that Renchard held in his other hand.
"Ahaha, that is an amazing trick, show me more!" Sen said happily.
"You want more?" Renchard pulled out a scroll and unrolled it. Renchard slid his hand across the seal and water shot into the air.
"Water, what can water do to defeat me?" Sen asked.
"This" Renchard then somehow touched a drop of water and began a chain reaction. The water released began to glow a bright blue then turned to ice and rained down the stage.
Sen saw what happened and summoned a shield to repel the shards of ice now raining from the sky. Sen was so distracted with defense he didn't notice Renchard closing in or he lowered his guard to allow Renchard a close range attack.
Ren made a grab and caught Sen in the shoulder. "It's over" Ren used alchemy to dry the water in Sen's body, his arm began to shrivel as he started to become a husk.
(Tournament Outskirts)
Shadow dodged the giant blast of Ki and took the time to quickly cross the field.
Hell's Fang!
Shadow used the dark move to quickly move across the ground and disorientate the young fighter. Shadow then charged his hand with chakra to deliver the final blow.
"It's over!" Shadow then sensed another power and jumped to avoid a beam of light. Shadow turned and saw a girl straight from one of the Magical Girl Universes.
"What the eff, who are these guys?" Shadow asked himself rather than them.
"Aka, you were supposed to have your assignment complete, Sen is almost done do you want to get in trouble?" Sakura asked.
"Sorry Saku-neesan, but Yami-niisan over here was so much fun to fighting I completely forgot! But he was so~~~~ much fun, SO MUCH FUN!" Aka cheered.
Shadow saw a sign that the battle was over and returned his scythe back into his dimension arm. Shadow then approached the two members of Team Destiny.
"Now answer my questions, who are you guys?" Shadow commanded.
(Tournament Stage)
"You think it's that easy boy?" Sen asked as his arm returned to normal.
"What?" Ren soon locked eyes with Sen and suddenly the world stood still. Renchard looked and saw everything around them was frozen.
"Now we have some privacy to talk." Sen said as he got some distance away.
"Who are you?" Renchard asked.
"I am just a messenger from my master here to fulfill your wish." Sen said.
(Tournament Outskirts)
"Well I say he earned some answers don't you Aka?" Sakura asked the bouncing boy.
"Yep yep, Shadow is definitely fun; we should tell him some stuff." Aka said.
"I can answer one question you may already know, we are not human, we are ancient programs from the time of this world's creation, and feel free to call us NPC's if that is too much for you." Sakura said.
"We work for our Mistress Oneesan to get rid of all the humans who are making our world stinky, Oneesan want's all humans gone so we can have our world back." Aka said.
"Yeah I got that part already." Shadow held up his left arm and his sleeve slid to reveal the Wings of Creation. "If you know Izanami she already told me your history."
"Iza-neesan is alive! Yes Oneesan will be please to here that" Aka yelled excitedly.
"Since the boy is too hyper I'll ask you," Shadow pointed to Sakura. "Who it this Mistress?"
"Our Mistress is…" Sakura began.
(Tournament Stage)
"I come from the goddess of this world Mistress Kusanagi to grant your desire." Sen said.
"Goddess Kusanagi, wait who is that and what do you know about my desire?" Renchard held his sword defensively.
"I know you fight for someone you care for."
Renchard was so surprised by that statement he let his sword drop just a bit. Sen took his surprise as a will to continue.
"You have a family member, no a sister, who is in need of medical care. You her faithful brother has been fighting hard turning Munny into currency in the Real World to afford her medical operation." Sen summed up.
"How, how did you know that?" Renchard said with fear in his voice.
"Do not fear me child, I merely extend an invitation." Sen said.
(Tournament Outskirts)
"Our Mistress is Lady Kusanagi, the Goddess that now governs this world." Sakura said.
"What are you talking about, your Goddess is still sealed somewhere isn't she?" Shadow asked.
"Yes unfortunately Mistress is still sealed, but her influence extends far and wide." Sakura answered.
"The glitches, the destroyed areas, the powered up monsters" Shadow brought out the symbol he kept. "This symbol, you guys are behind all of this."
"Whatever it takes to get the nasty humans out, you guys are just like bugs that keep crawling over and spreading germs." Aka said.
"But does that justify sending people into comas?" Shadow said.
"Comas, what are you talking about?" Aka asked.
"All we are doing is expunging them from the world; we do nothing to them in reality." Sakura said.
'These guys aren't behind the comas.' Shadow thought. Shadow was surprise as the symbol he was holding began to glow.
"What is this?" Shadow dropped the glowing rune but found out he couldn't move.
(Kurotsubasa)
"Hey Shads has been gone a long time." Bella said.
"You're right, where do you think he went?" Key asked.
"Just leave it to me, I'll find him!" Ravena volunteered.
"Punnyaaaa!" Punnya flew in excitement.
"How will you find him Ravena?" Illu asked.
"When we first met I could feel Shadow's aura, I can use it to track him nya." Ravena explained.
"Punnya!" Punnya added.
"Oh, and Punnya knows the scent of his hair!" Ravena and Punnya left the tent. "We'll be back!" The two nekos waved to their teammates as they ran to find their missing leader.
"Hey Key is Shadow far?" D.B. asked.
Key closed his eyes and focused on the signatures around the stadium. "No he's still close by, and Rave's already found his location already."
(Tournament Outskirts)
Ravena and Punnya jumped and flew through the trees and saw Shadow with the other members of Destiny in a clearing. Ravena's cat ears were able to hear all they were saying.
"Huh, goddess, Kusanagi, NPC's, this is big nya!" Ravena said quietly.
"Punnya" Punnya agreed.
The two nekos continued to listened and watched the seal glow and Shadow become trapped.
"What's happening now nay?"
"Punnya!"
Aka turned around to the trees behind him. "Hey did you hear something?"
"I heard nothing but you and him and it seems he has an audience with Mistress." Sakura said.
"Hey you guys nya!"
The two programs looked at Ravena and Punnya as they entered the clearing.
(Shadow's mindscape)
"Where the hell am I?" Shadow looked and saw he was I an almost pitch black room. The only like came from the glowing crystal balls that flew around the room and the full moon and stars the shone through the skylight.
"So I'm in my mind." Shadow said.
"I believe the term is we." Shadow turned and saw that he was not alone in his mind.
"Izanami?" Shadow saw the goddess. The girl could be Izanami or her twin.
"Izanami, so you do know my sister, let me introduce myself." The girl looked exactly like Izanami only this girl had a darker silver hair and instead of a silver dress hers was as black as night.
"I am Kusanagi" Kusanagi introduced herself.
"You can be a real deity for all I care get out of my head!" Shadow demanded. A dark wind blew through the room as if representing his mood.
"So you do have a dark power inside of you." Kusanagi said. "I guess that's why she chose you; she always had a thing for balance."
"I said get out!" Shadow clutched his head as he felt himself overtaken by a dark power. "Not now, not after all these years."
"Oh I see you are suppressing your own power." Kusanagi then saw the room glow a tainted purple. She looked and saw a massive cage that was just hidden in the darkness. The silhouette of creature was flapping about as it was chained from all directions.
"You just get more interesting don't you?" Kusanagi asked.
The creature stopped struggling and Shadow gained control though his breath was labored. "What do you want, you goons already told me your plan?"
"What I want is simple; I came to give you a gift." Kusanagi said.
"A gift?" Shadow said.
"It looks like you have enough power with this thing struggling inside of you." Kusanagi raised a hand and a seal appeared. "Shall I free you from your bondage?"
"Stop it right now!" A scythe appeared in Shadow's hands. "That thing is sealed for a reason."
"And with it a sizable chunk of your power, you will need all you can handle to even stand as a threat to me." Kusanagi said.
"Oh really, I think I'm doing well enough." Shadow said.
"Two areas and one monster does not even make you a threat, right now you are just a nuisance I could destroy at any time." Kusanagi said. "However, what point would it be if I destroy you now?"
"Enough of this crap!" Shadow dashed forward and slashed. The scythe blade only passed through the girl as if she was just a specter.
"I'm afraid I am not truly free, you can't touch me in my present state." Kusanagi then focused on the seals. "Now about your power."
The first of the chains began to crack, then other. The creature opened its large crimsoned eyes and the chains shattered under its power, Shadow clutched his head in pain while Kusanagi was stunned by the wave of power.
"Incredible, to think that a human had this much power." Kusanagi then saw her image was fading; Kusanagi then left a symbol in the corner of Shadow's mind.
"Till we meet again, Shadow." The Goddess vanished.
(Tournament Outskirts)
Ravena saw Shadow hit the ground and rushed to his side. Punnya flew next to the fallen boy in worry.
"Hey Shadow, Shadow, wake up nya!" Ravena said.
"Punnya!"
"Looks like the meeting is over." Sakura said.
"Aw done already, let's go see if Sen is done." The two turned to walk away.
"Hey who are you guys nya!" Ravena asked.
Sakura turned her head and gave her a dark smile. "We are the Bringers of Destruction."
(Tournament Stage)
"So what do you say, forfeit and join our team, we will go to the finals. Not only will the prize be yours but also the bounty on that warrior's head." Sen bargained.
'If I do this, my sister will finally get the treatment she deserves.' Renchard clenched his fists. 'What should I do what should I do?'
Renchard then thought back to his sister. How she was always there for him, how he would take care of her while she was stuck in bed. To Ren he slowly watched his sister's condition seem to get worse.
"Yes, I'll do it."
"Perfect" Sen snapped his fingers.
Time returned to normal and the Sen turned to Cast and Rina's booth. "Attention Hostesses, I would like to speak something!"
"What is it?" Rina asked the man.
"There was no rule saying we couldn't recruit from other teams, I invite Renchard to Team Destiny if he accepts." Sen offered.
"Whoa, did I just here that right, Sen has extended an offer for Renchard to join Destiny and still have a shot at the finals!" Plugman yelled.
"Rina what are you going to do?" Cast asked her cousin.
"He is right there is no official rule." Rina then walked to the balcony. "I will allow this as long as Renchard agrees!"
Sen smiled and turned to Renchard. "Well, last chance."
"I accept" Renchard said.
"Well there you have it folks, in a shocking battle and ending the winner is Team Destiny!" Kyoto announced.
"Team Renchard us gone but Renchard joins Destiny's roster, don't worry folks he isn't going home yet!" Plugman added.
(Speed and Leon)
A signal rang from Leon's gauntlet, a strange signature was detected. "Speed."
"Alright let's go" Speed and Leon left the hall to investigate the energy signature.
(Audience)
"This is getting out of hand." A voice said. "Those two teams, the Admin Guard, and this new guild."
The boy ran a hand through his multicolor hair. "This tournament might as well be a battleground."
"Open"
A symbol glowed off his jester like clothes and a portal opened or him to walk through. The jester like man then walked through to another location.
(Shadow and Ravena)
"So what was all of that, who are those guys, and what about goddesses?" Ravena asked as Shadow now regained consciousness.
Shadow was petting Punnya's fur but even Punnya can sense his stress. Shadow looked to the catgirl.
"I can't tell you the whole story yet, but it looks like this tournament is more than meet the eye." Shadow said.
TBC…
Well that is it for now and I hope everyone keeps enjoying this. Also one more thing I didn't add to the announcements is the idea of pairings. At first I didn't believe it was important with all the conflict and all but what really makes things interesting are the bonds and relationships overtime. Anyway that's my thought I just don't really know if I should go with it. Well until next time…
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The Goddess Kusanagi has revealed herself and her goals but she isn't the only one with people watching the tournament. Shadow meets up with an old friend who is also entering the tournament; they are against Team DarkBlade the last remaining team who has secrets of their own. Will Wave Storm be able to survive a team whose motto is Total Annihilation? Also what is this power Shadow has locked away?
"Hey Light, be careful out there!" Shadow said.
"When have I ever not been careful?" Lightning asked.
"Don't make me answer that."
Next Time: The Chaotic Storm, and the Darkness Within.