I'm back, and I bring a gift, a new chapter for all of you to enjoy. I found some time between helping with the site, me being lazy, and meeting family to finish this up for you guys so all of you enjoy! I would love to ramble on as I usually do but you want to read a story and I want to finish writing this thing so here you go!
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"What anime character did I base Aka's personality from?"
Since I know how hard it is, here are your three wishes, aka hints!
The character is a child.
Blond hair, green eyes.
"Special Move!"
That's it, now on to the reviews!
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Well that was short, but enough of keeping you waiting…ON WITH THE SHOW!
"FFW"-Speech
'FFW'-Thought
'FFW'-Flashback
"FFW"-Attacks
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CH. 12: Chaotic Destiny, The Darkness within my heart?
"They say that we all have madness, well all I have to say is how mad do I need to be to forget who I am, that's what I'm worried about."-Shadowlight0982.
"I don't know if you're a sociopath, or a psychopath, but you're some path I don't want to take, so you'd best be steppin', before you find out these boots were made for walking up and kicking your ass."-Blood Brandy
Kurotsubasa was now inside one of the healing tents around the stadium. Against all of his protest Shadow was resting in the bed as they discuss all of the information they now had. Illu was explaining all that she could remember from her encounter with Chaos and Amaterasuice.
"And then I just woke up and began running back here." Illu said.
"And this was all after your battle Illu, I know Muroshi may be this big time miracle healer and all but you need to be more careful." DB said.
"Hey you can't blame the girl for following her gut!" Bella vouched for the girl. "Besides now we know that Chaos has some kind of machine built up for the finals."
"Question is what does the machine do?" Key asked the million munny question.
"Nya, this is pointless, let's just go blow it up right neow!" Ravena complained.
"I'm all for blowing things up Kitty-Kat Doll" Bella said that caused Ravena to hiss at her. "But even I know we can't just bust in and blow something up just because it has Chaos' name on it."
"But then again we can't just ignore this thing." DB said.
"Shadow?" Illu asked.
Shadow was resting in the bed going over all the information that was being said.
"The point is that Illu safe and we have this info." Shadow said that stirred a blush on Illu's face. "As much as I hate to do this we may have to go to the Admin about this."
"But before that we need to get more info on DarkBlade." Key said. Everyone looked to Key after he made that known.
"Why should we do that we already know that DarkBlade is affiliated with Chaos, isn't our word enough?" Illu asked.
"The word of the highest bounty in FFW and rebeller against the Admin Guard and his band of friends versus whatever lie DarkBlade manages to come up with." Shadow said. "Not good odds, but…"
"But what nya?" Ravena asked.
"I think I can get someone in the Admin to listen to us." Shadow said. "And in the meantime, DB, Bella, and Key can keep an eye on DarkBlade."
"Why us, don't you think more of us will help?" Bella asked.
"We need Illu's memory so that's why she needs to go." Shadow said as he got out the bed. "Plus Ravena has a power that's useful for this sort of thing."
"And that is?" DB asked.
"Can't help but be curious about that too Shadow." Key asked as well.
"Fine you need a demonstration." Shadow picked up a chibi Bella and Ravena.
"Eh, the hell is you doing Shads?" Bella asked.
"Shut up, you're the girl that volunteered to run and explore Abysus and fight Evo's for fun, I don't think you would argue about being a five minute guinea pig." Shadow said.
"Fine, let's get this over with." Bella crosses her arms.
"Take it away Rave." Shadow said.
Ravena then put her hands into a unique handseal. "Ok, just make sure to catch me nya!"
"Yeah whatever" Shadow said. "Let's get this over with; they might be done repairing the arena by now."
Ravena then gathered chakra but she had to hide a mischievous look on her face. Ravena then aimed at Bella and called out the name of her jutsu.
Mind Transfer Jutsu!
Ravena then dropped and landed in Shadow's arms as he caught her. Bella was forced back a bit and suddenly got a mischievous and catlike grin on her face. Bella then placed her hands on her chest.
"So this is what it's like to be flat chested, I may never get used to this feeling." "Bella" said.
'What did you say you Barbie Cat?' Bella yelled back at Ravena in her mind.
'You heard me nya, flat chest.' Ravena called back and with that the mental brawl was about to begin.
"Mind jutsu, now I see." Key said.
"When Shadow has a plan he has a plan." DB said.
"Got that right" Shadow then sent a small soul wave that shocked Bella and Ravena as they were fighting in Bella's mind.
"Hey, break it up you too we got work to do." Shadow said.
Inside Bella's head Ravena and Bella glared at each other before she ended the technique. Ravena then opened her eyes and then turned chibi and started to cry.
"Wahhh, Bella was mean to me, nay!" Chibi Ravena cried as she tried to snuggle in Shadow's arms.
"I'll show you mean alright!" Bella was held back by DB as his super strength was able to counter hers.
"Come on Bell, we got a fight to watch." DB then began to drag away a flailing Bella while Key just followed shaking his head.
Shadow closed his eyes in anger as a small blush formed on his face. Shadow then let go and Ravena fell to the ground.
"Come on, no more games." Shadow said as he began walking out the tent.
Ravena nursed a small bump on her head as she followed and Punnya landed on her shoulder to follow. Illu brought up the rear and began to talk to Mukurowl.
Illu looked at Mukurowl's leg and saw the messaged she had tied to his leg. "Oh yeah, since I already told them everything there's no reason for this message anymore Muku-Chan."
As Illu reached for the letter, Mukurowl flew in front of her and made aerial gestures to the letter, as she took the paper Illu looked from the message to Mukurowl in confusion.
"What's wrong Muku-Chan; I already know what it says what the point of…" Illu unfolded the message and stooped in place as she read the new letter.
Dear Member of Kurotsubasa,
If you are reading this then that means that your team is on your way to the finals of this tournament. That's good for me since I get to document all that I see and add it to my collection. Anyway no more rambling on that subject the following information is important:
Watch out for Team Destiny or Team DarkBlade, no matter which team makes it to the finals fate turns to a specific direction. I would tell you more but then I would be spoiling the fun, just make sure you don't lose to either.
Reader-Of-Many
P.S. I would watch out for Shadow as well, he has many secrets that you know, but one secret threatens the safety of him and everyone in the stadium. Just some words of advice, help Shadow move on from his past.
'I know they have told me about RoM and that fact that he's a Beta may be why he knows this but what does he mean help Shadow move on from his past?' Illu asked herself as she read the letter.
"What's going on Illu?' Shadow asked. Ravena and Punnya also turned to see what kept their normally silent friend more silent than usual.
"Well there's something I have to show you." Illu said.
(Eclipse Arena)
Key let out a breath of fresh air as he began to walk around the stands to find a good spot to observe the battle before it starts.
"Splitting up was a good idea and all to get all the information we need and to observe the battle from all angles but I hope those two don't get distracted." Key said as he looked to the tournament's repaired stage.
"Excuse me but are you, from Kurotsubasa?" A voice asked Key from behind.
Key turned around and looked to the source of the voice. The voice came from a girl with mid-length brown hair with bangs and brown eyes. She was also short stature, with a pale skin tone. The girl was wearing a purple hoodie with a black ribbon on the back, a black short sleeve t-shirt with a silver key on it, blue jeans, and a pair of converse shoe. Around her neck was a silver chain necklace with a star shaped key with the initials TRH on it.
"I saw your battle, your Keybladedude from Kurotsubasa are you not?" The girl asked again.
"That depends on who's asking." Key said. "May ask who you are?"
"Oh I'm sorry, I'm TurquoisePeanutButter but everyone calls me TPB for short." TPB said with a bow. "Anyway the reason I wanted to speak with you is because of some information I have."
"What makes you think I'm looking for information?" Key asked.
"Why else would you be in the stands and not in the booths?" TPB asked back.
"Touché" Key then looked at the girls' eyes and saw she was either a good liar or was telling the truth. "So what is this information about?"
"Follow me please; I don't think this is something I should be talking about out loud." TPB said.
Key nodded his head in agreement and followed the girl towards a more secluded part of the arena. 'This could just be what I was searching for.' Key then kept his senses open, prepared incase this turns out to be too good to be true.
(Scene Change)
Bella was sitting bored in the team's booth as she had several of her toon friends around to help with watching the battle that would begin soon. Jack Spicer was controlling camera-style Jackbots that flew in the air, a miniature Soundwave was with him helping with the machines.
Time Wizard then appeared back with several refreshments for the small group.
"Hey Bella, not that I don't know what is going on but why are you in the booth while the others are walking about?" Jack asked.
"Because even though it was my idea to split up, the only reason Key agreed was if I stayed here as to not cause trouble." Bella drinks out her cup as she looked to the stage.
"Kind of makes sense if you think about it." Soundwave quietly said.
"What was that Soundwave?" Megatron burst out and aimed cannons at the small Decepticon.
"N-nothing Bella!" Soundwave got back to work.
"You know you can just ask Naruto to make a stand in and then go watch the battle as one of the invisible guys or something." Jack suggested.
"That's it, no wonder you're a boy genius!" Bella then began to fiddle with the Omnitrix.
"Thanks Bella always helps to be told that now and again."
Bella then summoned the young Uzumaki and he looked around confused. "Hey what do you need me for Bella I was in the middle of my twentieth bowl of ramen?"
"Yeah yeah you can get back to your ramen later; I just need you to be a stand in for me please." Bella explained the plan.
"Ok but you know you won't be able to fool Key or Shadow with this right?" Naruto asked as he henged into Bella's likeness.
"I know but I have a 50/50 shot that it will be DB that checks up on me so no big deal." Bella slammed down the Omnitrix and Ghostfreak hovered in the air.
"Now if you excuse me, I have some spying to do." Ghostfreak vanished in the air and looked for a new area to watch the battle.
"She's going to mess with the crowd isn't she?" NaruBella asked the other three.
"Yeah!" The three toons answered.
(Scene Change)
DB let out a sigh as he made his way around the stadium for a good view of the stage. 'I'm not made for this type of thing; I'm good with fighting not spying.'
As DB walked he soon saw the only standing member of Mercenary standing over and looking at the stage in curiosity. DB watched as he saw Naenia had an expecting look in her eyes.
'I know she can see the future but…' DB then got in a spot where he can observe both Naenia and the battle. 'It looks like she's waiting for something.'
(Scene Change)
"That idiot" Shadow said as he crumpled the letter. Illu and Ravena looked at Shadow as they went over the last part of the message in their head.
"So what do we do now?" Illu asked.
"Well maybe we should go to the Admin and cancel this thing nya" Ravena said.
"Punnya" Punnya meowed in agreement.
"No that's the last thing we want to do." Shadow said.
"Why is that nya?" Ravena asked.
"This whole event was probably to help boost the Admin's popularity with the people; if they up and cancel then their standings with the people will start to drop." Shadow explained. "All we would do will make it easier for Chaos."
"Then what is the plan, if we can't cancel the tournament what do we do?" Illu asked.
"We do what I said before we're going to the Admin." Shadow then continued towards the Admin's booth.
"But I thought you said…" Illu started.
"You guys trust me don't you?" Shadow asked out of nowhere.
"Yes."
"Of course nya."
"Punnya!"
Shadow then gave them a determined look. "Then follow my judgment, now follow me."
(Time Skip)
"And reason do you need to step into the Administrator's Booth?" One of the Guards guarding the booth asked the three.
"Please we have information that the Admin needs to know." Illu said.
"And what information do you have that even requires the Administrator's attention?" The other Guard asked.
"Does the name Chaos ring any bells?" Shadow rhetorically asked.
"What do you know about that group?" The two Guards got into position.
"That's for us to know and the Admin in there to find out." Shadow said.
"Yeah so let us in nya!" Ravena yelled.
"Punnya!" Punnya hissed.
"Maybe you do have information." The Guard said.
"Or you could be terrorists from that organization!" The other Guard pointed out.
"Look this can happen one of two ways; you let us in without any hassle and we all go home happy." Shadow then pulled out his scythe. "Or I can go through you both by force and walk on in, either way we're going through."
"Why you no good…" The guards drew their swords.
"No what is all this commotion about?" Rina asked as she walked to the booth.
"Milady, it's nothing!" Guard#1 said.
"We were just escorting these three troublemakers away from the booth!" Guard#2 said.
Rina looked from the guards and checked out the three "troublemakers" as the A.G. called them. Rina then had a look of curiosity when she recognized who they were.
"What business could one of the competitors have with us; surely you aren't looking to bribe us are you?" Rina asked.
"That isn't worth our time." Shadow put his scythe away. "We have some information to tell you and Cast."
"Speak to the Administration with respect!" Guard#2 ordered.
"I'm sorry; do you have any clue who I am?" Shadow asked.
"Why you…"
"Yeah you're the Shadow that Cast has been talking about." Rina thought out loud. "Why don't you follow me into the booth, it looks like this information could be important."
"But Miss Rina!" Both Guards called.
"Stand down, besides don't you have any faith that me and my cousin can defend ourselves?" Rina playfully asked them.
"Yes ma'am" The Two guards then moved and allowed all of them through. Ravena took the chance to stick her tongue out at them before she was dragged by the arm inside.
"Rina, what took you so…" Cast then saw that they had company, familiar company. "Shadow, what are you doing here, shouldn't you be in a medical tent."
"What is it with everyone thinking I should be in bed?" Shadow complained.
"Well you don't exactly look your best Shads." Ravena pointed out to Shadow's current state.
Shadow was no longer covered in blood but his pants were tattered with holes in various places and his shoes being the only thing intact. Shadow's right shirt sleeve was ripped off and bandages going down the over his bicep. Where there were holes in the shirt you could see the bandages wrapped around his torso. Shadow's jacket was back at the tent as it was in bad condition to wear.
"You were hit from an attack from a grinding weapon, we're lucky you we're grinded to bits." Illu said.
Punnya landed on Shadow's head and also seemed to give Shadow a worried look.
"I'm fine alright but that is not the point." Shadow then got serious. "We have some information you need to hear."
"I heard a far bit outside when I heard your conversation." Rina said. "What do you know about CHAOS?"
"Did you say CHAOS?" Cast said as she remembered Leon's assignment.
Shadow saw a flash of worry in Cast's eyes but chose to ignore it. "It's best if we show you what we know instead of just telling you. Ravena…"
Ravena then made a handseal and gathered her chakra. "Here we go nya!"
Memory Viewing Jutsu!
A bright light lit up the both which got both of the A.G's attention. They rushed inside the booth only to see everyone holding their heads as if they had a headache.
"Owe, a little more gentle when you start connecting minds Ravena." Shadow said.
"Well sorry nya, but I'm still getting used to that technique too!" Ravena complained.
"At least we were able to see what you had to show us." Cast said.
"The important question is what do we do now that we have that information?" Rina asked.
"The only option I can think of is to arrest DarkBlade and end the tournament." Cast said.
"Now what is this I hear about cancelling the tournament?" Deus then walked in the booth.
"Deus what are you doing here?" Rina asked.
"I had my little break and was coming back to discuss something with you guys when I heard someone talk about cancelling the tournament!" Deus said as he pointed to Cast.
"Please Deus; the safest thing I can think of is to take care of the threat now." Cast said.
"Unfortunately that means cancelling the tournament, which might just be the last thing you want to do." Shadow said for the second time today.
"I have to agree with him cuz," Rina said. "We don't want to have a riot in the stadium now because of this, not to mention it is not uncommon for someone to work with CHAOS against their will."
"I say do all your protocol stuff after the semifinals, if DarkBlade loses then arrest them." Deus said.
"Deus it's not all that simple!" Cast yelled.
"But waiting until the end of the battle will buy us time to think of something." Rina said.
"Rina you too!" Cast was surprised.
"I know you're thinking about the safety of everyone but I am the gamesmaster and as such I have the final say." Rina then looked to Kurotsubasa. "Thank you for bringing us this information, don't think this will earn you some favor points in the tournament."
"Wouldn't dream of it." Shadow said. "Come on guys let's go."
"Uh Shadow"
Shadow looked down and got a shocked look to see Ravena and Punnya looking at a fainted Illu.
"I think the strain of everyone in her head was too much nya." Ravena said.
Shadow let out a sigh and picked the girl up in a fireman's carry. "Why does this kind of shit always happen to me?"
"Because your life is exciting nya!" Ravena answered.
"Punnya!" Punnya agreed.
"Let's just get moving!"
(Scene Change)
"Madness wavelength?" Key said surprisingly.
"Yes, from the last round one of them gained some strange power, I could feel the chaos and madness in the air." TPB said.
"I won't lie, there was something going on with that power in DarkBlade's last fight." Key said. "I can't however chalk it down to madness wavelength just yet."
TPB then gained a sad look. "Oh, then I'm sorry I wasted your time."
Key saw the look and let out a sigh, the weakness of most men in Kurotsubasa was a depressed woman. "You didn't waste my time, that could very well be what they use and if it is we will feel it in the next fight right?"
TPB looked surprised after Key said that. "So don't worry about it, thank you for that info."
"Uh, you're welcome." TPB said and watched as Key walked away.
'Kurotsubasa'
(Scene Change)
"How long are you going to be watching me?" Naenia asked.
"I'll be honest and say right now I'm not watching you out of perversion like most of the guys in this crowd do." DB said.
"Hmm, are you sure about that?" Naenia said. "Or maybe you're just trying to find an excuse for stalking me."
"I'm watching the battle to be honest." DB said. "I just saw that you were still here and I got curious."
"Oh really?" Naenia asked. "I guess I'm not the only one suspicious about DarkBlade."
"You, us, and about a few other people here," DB admitted.
"Well then I suggest you take a seat, the battle is about to begin." Naenia said.
(Scene Change)
"Hey Bella where are you, the battle is about to start!" Jack said to the small omnitrix logo on his wrist.
"I got a front row seat don't worry about me!" Ghostfreak spoke back. "Just make sure the cameras are ready."
"Cameras set" Soundwave said.
"Ready to capture a moment in time, Wizard?" Jack asked the small duel monster.
"Ready"
(Tournament Stage)
"Alright everyone sorrow for the long delay but at least you got a chance to grab some snacks and use the toilets!" Plugman was about to reach for the food he had bought only to find it missing. "Hey, who jacked my food?"
"Forget about food for a while Plugman, let's get back to what really matters!" Kyoto announced. "The second match of the Semifinals!"
The audience cheered as the two teams walked onto the stage. The camera-bots got ready to record as they gathered on their sides of the stage. Everyone was watching for who would fight first.
(Medical Tents)
"So the battle is starting now." Shadow said.
"Hey Shadow, besides the little kid do you know about anyone else from Destiny?" Ravena asked.
"I met the Iron Giant that they got with them now." Shadow said as they looked at the new additions to Team Destiny.
Standing with the newly dressed Team Destiny and Renchard were three new additions. The large warrior Shadow was pointing two was now fully shrouded in a tan cloak and a hood over his head but glowing red eyes pierced through the darkness the hood made over his face. The other looked to be twin priestesses.
"All and all they have seven now." Illu said as she had woke up from her mini coma.
"Yet we still know nothing about them yet." Shadow said.
(Tournament Stage)
(Play Kingdom Hearts ost: Vector to the Heavens)
"If you don't mind if I ask where your leader is?" Sen asked as he was amused to see their leader had not shown up.
"We don't need him to win this fight, come one we'll fight any way you want!" One of the men of DarkBlade stood up boldly.
"Hahahaha, they still think they have a chance, ahahaha!" Aka laughed. Aka still wears the dark blue cloak with the gold broach in the center, but under them he had an orange shirt, white vest and white shorts.
"Calm down, wait for the battle to start." Sakura said. Sakura was wearing a black sailor fuku, with pink ribbons, lace, and trim. A pink skirt and black heals completed her image, Sakura's dark purple was tied with a black hairband as it fell down her back.
"Why you little brat, how about I teach you your place right now!" A member of DarkBlade started walking closer.
"H, how come you get to go first?" DarkBlade soon looked like they were going to fight each other over the order.
"Hey Sen, do you mind if I fight first, it will be just boring to have to watch everyone fight." Aka said.
"Wouldn't you be bored just watching after finishing your match?" Sen asked.
"I promise I won't let me fight, please, PLEASE?" Aka complained.
"Fine, just don't get too excited." Sen warned him.
"No promises, this guy doesn't look all that strong anyway." Aka walked forward.
"Why you, I'm going to turn this brat into paste." H or Hercules walked forward as well.
Both teams then backed away as the two fighters were left on stage.
"It looks like we are going for an elimination type battle; the first two fighters are Aka and Hercules, who will win the lion or the ant?" Kyoto playfully asked.
"Who knows Kyoto, that little guy looks like he has some tricks up his sleeves." Everyone looked to see Aka shivering with excitement over a chance to fight.
(Medical Tent)
"You have no idea." Shadow said.
"That's one of the guys that ambushed you nya!" Ravena said as she memorized Aka.
"Yeah and as far as I know he controls electricity and can do the Kamehameha wave." Shadow said.
"What do you mean ambush, did they try to get an advantage in the tournament?" Illu asked, surprised to hear this new information.
"I'll tell you all later, but for now we just watch." Shadow said.
(Tournament Stage)
"I'll let you get the first move squirt!" Hercules yelled as he cracked his knuckles.
"Squirt, let me tell you something, I'm HEIGHT-CHALLENEGED!" Aka flailed his arms in anger.
"That's it now I'm mad!" Aka started to gather energy and his body took on a fain white glow. Aka then dashed in a burst of speed and left a streak of light.
"Is that…quick attack?" Hercules asked before he got in position to block. "Like a little kiddy move like that will work!"
Aka made it all the way to Hercules, Hercules was prepared to catch the speeding blonde until he stopped with his hands pushed out.
Zaker!
Arcs of lightning flew from Aka's hands through Hercules' body. The lightning spread through Hercules' armor and shocked him to the core.
"Talk about a shock to yo system, am I right ladies and gentlemen?" Plugman asked. "Aka started out strong but has he only just rattled the lion's cage?"
"You…" Nemean Cestus appeared on Hercules fists.
Aka looked at the weapons in awe. "Wow those looked really cool; to back it will have no effect."
"No effect?" Hercules then jumped high in the air using his super strength. "Try this on for size!"
Hercules slammed fist first and sent out a shockwave that traveled in all directions. Before the shockwave could even reach Aka he teleported into the air.
"You may be strong but against me it's hopeless, HOPELESS!" Aka teased the steaming strongman.
"Shut up you insect!" Hercules then sent a Ki blast towards the smiling boy. His anger increased when he saw Aka dodged and started shooting a barrage of Ki blasts.
As Aka dodged all the balls of energy he began to think out loud. "This battle is a little fun but I'm bored with this guy, how do I finish this battle?"
"I'll finish it for you!" Hercules clapped his hands together and unleashed a focused shockwave.
Thunder Clap!
Aka looked at the attack and grinned largely. "Now this is starting to get fun!" Aka held his arms out in front of him.
Zakeruga!
Sonic waves met with electricity as the two beams fought for dominance. Hercules could only get angrier as he saw the amused and playful look on Aka's face.
'That brat, how dare he humiliate me, I'll destroy him…' Power began to course through him; Hercules's beam seems to overpower the lightning spell. 'Destroy him!'
"Destroy him!" The power burst through Hercules and the thunder clap broke through zakeruga and connected with Aka. While the boy fell Hercules began to charge a larger ball of Ki.
"Now it's time for you to die kid!" Hercules sent the balls forward with surprising speed.
Hadoken!
The Ki technique connected and a small explosion sounded as Aka landed on the ground. Hercules began to laugh as his madness grew with the power.
(Tournament Stadium)
"That really could be madness wavelength." Key said.
"But there isn't really any signs of kishin influence so where is it coming from?" TPB asked Key.
"My guess is someone manages to generate the power and is supplying it." Key said. 'Someone like Chaos.'
(Scene Change)
The readings and recordings from the Cameras were off the charts, most of the Hyna squad members in the booth looked in surprise at the power shown.
"Hey Bell do you know what that was?" Naruto asked, still in Bella's form.
"I don't know, I really don't know." Ghostfreak answered.
(Scene Change)
"It's that power again!" DB yelled.
"Pathetic isn't it?" Naenia asked. "To give away one's sanity in exchange for power, the only way to gain power like that is to give up something in return."
"And then you get so drunk with power you don't even miss what you gave away." DB said.
"Speaking from experience?" Naenia asked.
"Just felt like saying something deep." DB answered.
(Tournament Stage)
"How was that little man, joke about that!" Hercules taunted the wounded boy. A bright like soon covered Aka's body and began to blind him. "What the hell is that?"
"To think I would actually had to use this, what a pain." A voice very similar yet different than Aka's spoke.
"Cut the light show, show yourself!" Hercules yelled past the light.
Jikerdor
Hercules's arms fell to his sides and the man was soon frozen as his armor was magnetized together.
"What the hell, what did you just do?" Hercules demanded.
"Just magnetized the joints of your armor" The voice spoke again. Hercules looked and saw the changes that had happened.
Aka grew in size, now looking like a fifteen year old version of himself. The mantle and broach grew with him and so did his clothes, yet his shorts become pants.
"What in the world happened to you?" Hercules asked.
"I'm sure you can see what happened, it was really hard to choose my third power until I saw this amazing show, so let me show it again after this." Aka then summoned another sphere of light.
Zagurzem
The spell connected and Hercules' body began to glow with energy.
"What did you just do to me?" Hercules asked.
"You'll find out, now as for that power…" A cocoon of light and data swirled around Aka's body again. The energy vanished and the young Aka returned again.
"I normally don't use digivolution in battle, but I couldn't help myself!" Aka said.
"You, you…" Hercules struggled to move.
"Yeah just keep trying to move; well you did make this battle a little fun for me so…" Aka's body began to glow with electricity. "Allow me to return the favor, by ending this with a BANG!"
Aka's body became a glowing sphere of lightning as he charged forward. "Special move..."
Volt Tackle!
"!"
The screams of pain as the Volt Tackle hit its target. The only thin left after the cloud of smoke parted was a smiling Aka and a disappearing Hercules.
"No, I am named after legend…I can't…can't lose here." Hercules said.
"Oh losing, you have more than that to worry about."
Zakeruga!
The beam of lightning drilled through the already defeated man and then he disappeared. Instead of vanishing in date, he vanished in wisps of darkness. Somewhere in reality, a body slumped along his desktop computer as a large Game Over lit up his computer monitor.
"In a surprising match in itself, the winner of the first round is Aka!" Kyoto announced the winner.
Ignoring the cheers Aka walked back to his team. The blond boy dug through his pockets and pulled out some chocolate bars.
"Never thought you would need to digivolve to rookie Aka." Sakura said.
"Yeah I know, but my rookie form can handle the damage more than this form can." Aka said.
"The mean seem unnecessary, but the end justified your unusual mean." The metal giant said.
"Only you think having fun is unusual, Hagane!" Aka yelled back.
"Enough, as long as you won" Sen said. "You also helped spread a message."
Renchard only looked at the group from a distance. Most of the time when he was with them he couldn't understand what they were talking about, a look at the new symbol on the Zanbato told him what he was fighting for."
(Scene Change)
"What?" Cast asked as she got a communication from Administration Headquarters.
"As before in the case with the Red Savage leader Ripper, the player has been defeated and its user sent to the hospital in intensive care." A voice spoke from her communicator.
"Another coma case?" Rina asked.
"It appears so" Cast answered.
"We best call back Leon and Speed then, not only are DarkBlade suspicious, but Destiny as well." Rina said.
(Scene Change)
"Did, did he just?" Illu asked.
"What just happened, why did he disappear like that instead of data nya?" Ravena asked.
Shadow remained silent; he was going through his thoughts until a voice spoke in his head.
"Beautiful isn't it, although they could have used more finesse finishing off that human."
'Kusanagi!' Shadow thought.
"Right you are did you love that display of power my subject just performed?" The goddess asked. "This is the objective of us, the Bringers of Destruction, to eradicate the human infestation and retake our world.
'That was someone's life you are toiling with witch!' Shadow thought in anger. Punnya looked in shock as Shadow was clenching his hands.
"Witch, not really a word to describe me, as you know I prefer Goddess." Kusanagi said playfully.
'What right do you have to play with people's lives?' Shadow asked.
"What right do you people have to enter this world, OUR world?" The Goddess asked back. Kusanagi then took his silence as a means to continue.
"This is our world, our home, until you humans began to break it apart and rebuild in your images." Kusanagi said. "We will retake our world and restore to its former glory."
Shadow then felt the goddess' presence fade. After glancing at the Wings now attached to his wrist with a look of confusion. A lick on his cheek turned his attention to the now flying neko.
"Punnya?" The neko meowed.
"You feel ok Shads?" Ravena asked.
Shadow always hated having to hide but he knew he couldn't involve them in this burden. "Yeah I'm fine." Punnya landing on his head with a playful "Punnya" was enough to put a smile on his face.
(Tournament Stage)
"So who wants to go next?" Sen asked.
"Did we ever ask how many victories we needed?" One of the priestess girls asked.
"It shouldn't matter; we should just eradicate the rest of that team." Hagane spoke his opinion.
"Hey can I…?"
"No" Sen shut down Aka's request for another battle.
"Hey freaks!" Another one of the DarkBlade members yelled. "Let's have it like this, we fight till one team gets three victories!"
"Only three, don't feel confident in your skills?" Sakura called.
"That wench" Zane then walked to the stage. "Care to step into the ring my dear?"
"Sure after seeing you fight I wonder what happens when I get dirt on your fancy clothing." Sakura then walked to the stage. A heart shaped staff fell from the sky and into her hands, as if summoned by magic.
"Ok everyone we have the narcissistic Zane versus the mysterious magical girl Sakura, let's see what else Destiny has in their supply of fighters." Plugman said.
"Ok, and wait for me to officially begin the match, round 2, Zane vs. Sakura! Ready…FIGHT!" Kyoto called out.
Zane pulled out his sword and began his swift charge. Sakura was using his staff to block and parry Zane's strikes.
"I must admit you have some skill, it would be a shame for me to cut up that pretty face of yours." Zane said.
Sakura glared and then backed away from the clash of weapons. The staff glowed a bright pink before it shifted into a large hammer.
Mode change: Pow Hammer!
Zane rolled out the way of the large hammer that hit where he just stood, leaving a small crater. Zane stood up and traced his hair with his fingers.
"Beautiful and powerful at the same time, I may just have to make you mine after this battle." Zane spoke in a seductive tone.
"Sorry I have no interest in you." The staff returned back to normal and Sakura began to wave it around and sparkles filled the air. "Now let me show you why I'm a magical girl."
(Scene Change)
"She uses magic nya." Ravena said.
"Not only that, she says she's a magical girl." Shadow said.
"Does that mean she's from the crystal city area?" Illu asked. That area had a large population of Magical Girls and Boys because it made many references to that category of anime.
"But most magical girls have a specific element to them, what is hers nya?" Ravena asked.
(Tournament Stage)
The sparkles grew and became stars that began to hover in the air.
"Nice light show, but of course I have to lecture you that beauty alone won't win the match." Zane scoffed at the technique.
"The "light show" is just a bonus, and this attack isn't over!" In the center of the yellow stars were pink gems that began to gather power.
Twinkle Beam, Circus!
Lasers shot from the stars as they began to fly around the stage. Zane had to avoid the beams or reflect with his sword as he had to run to avoid the all-out barrage of lasers. Sakura looked in enjoyment as Zane ran around.
"As you said beauty alone will not win, yet I focus on my powers as well as my looks pretty boy." Sakura laughed. As Sakura continued to watch she mentally controlled one of the stars to aim for a specific target.
'He cares so much for his looks; let's see how much power he'll use if I scar that face of his.' Sakura thought.
(Destiny)
"I cannot see how you all find enjoyment in toying with your enemies; this match should be over by now." Hagane commented on the match.
"Let the girl have her fun, you hasn't gotten to toy with a fresh mind in ages." Sen smiled.
"This is pointless, why am I here again?" Hagane asked.
"Possibly you're here because Neesan was worried you were rusting in boredom." Aka stopped talking to take another bite of chocolate. "That's what I would do, yep."
"Hmm, or maybe I was asked to monitor you so you don't slack off Aka." Hagane said back.
"Hey me and Sakura-neesan did our job, why don't you go back to your fancy computers and get lost!" Aka yelled.
"Enough!" Sen said. "Let's save the fighting for the tournament."
(Tournament Stage)
A beam of light tore through Zane's cheek, forming a mark that would most definitely scar. Zane froze in horror and his other cheek was scrapped by another laser to match his new scar.
"Oh my, it seems I've damaged you're pretty face." Sakura innocently smiled. "You should pay more attention to the fight so I don't scar you even more."
"You, you!" A familiar wave of energy flew from Zane's body. Zane got into a stance and prepared for the final attack.
"No one damages my face, and now I must teach you that lesson the hard way!" Zane charged with madness flying through his eyes.
Zane watched as Sakura just giggled as he closed the gap. As soon as he was going to spear her through she vanished in a wave of sakura petals.
"What, what is…?" Zane looked around and saw he was in a field of cherry blossoms.
"You've never heard of genjutsu?" Sakura's voice echoed through the strange realm.
"Genjutsu, I guess I'll just have to…" Zane cut his palm, hoping pain would end the illusion but he was still trapped in the realm.
"Sorry, my genjutsu is a little special."
Zane looked up and saw Sakura standing in midair, cherry blossom petals circling her form.
"When combined with another ability I have, the effects are very much real." Sakura explained. A sketchpad appeared in her hands and she began to sketch. "For instance…"
A lake then appeared before Zane, Zane walked to see what was special about the water until he backed away, landing on his but in fear. Zane was scared by the reflection he saw, his own monstrous reflection.
"Was that supposed to be me, how…?" Zane then saw his hands were wrinkled and warted. He screamed and felt the extra weight of the hump on his back. Zane soon felt the deformities of his face.
"Nooooooooooo!" Zane screamed out. "My face, my image, my beauty!"
"And I thought Sui, Fui, and I were the only ones to freak out when we are not seen at our best. You humans have too many exceptions." Sakura's sketchbook began to fill with the image of a door appearing under Zane.
"While I haven't destroyed a mind in age's thanks for the new experience." Sakura sketched the door opening. A door appeared under Zane and began to open. "Now disappear, disappear from our world."
Zane then fell through into the bottomless void that lied beneath the doors; Zane's monstrous screams were silenced by the sound of the doors closing. Sakura stared at her last sketch, marveling her masterpiece.
"Mistress, I hope you will love my latest artwork."
On the outside, the whole experience was just five minutes of the two standing still. Zane's body was just standing, his eyes blank and the pupils gone. Sakura then tapped Zane forehead and the swordsman fell back, fading into darkness.
"What…what the…?" Plugman was just speechless as was everyone else at what had just happened. One minute Zane was about to run her through until he froze, the two remained frozen up until now.
"I guess, the winner is Sakura!" Kyoto announced. The silent crowd changed to a cheering audience as Sakura bowed as she left the stage.
(Scene Change)
"It happened again, what is that darkness at the end?" DB asked out loud.
"I do not know, but it is definitely different then how you regularly are supposed to die." Naenia stood up from her seat and began to walk away.
"Leaving so soon, the match isn't over yet" DB said.
"I have already seen the entire outcome; I just need to feel that power with my own body." Naenia explained. "Besides, there are certain things I do not need to see twice."
DB looked confused as he watched the bounty huntress walk away. Before she got out of earshot DB called out to her.
"Hey Naenia, you've already seen the outcome, what happens next then?" DB asked.
Naenia turned around with a smile. "Sorry I don't feel like giving out spoilers, and most men looking for spoilers have to take me out to dinner first."
(Scene Change)
"I can't watch this anymore." Illu said. "Horrible people or not they are still people."
"Nya, no one deserves this, I wouldn't wish this on anyone!" Ravena hissed in anger at the image of Destiny on the screen.
Shadow looked at the two girls reactions. Illu was almost falling to tears at the amount of deaths; Ravena was pissed at the needless killing. Shadow decided to end the tension by shutting of the image.
"I think we've seen enough." Shadow then stood up from the chair he was sitting in. "They have gone too far with this."
"Shadow, who are they really, what are you not telling us?" Ravena asked.
Illu looked at Shadow too, knowing that whatever this was need to be stopped.
Shadow's bangs hid his eyes, so neither could read the expression on his face. When Shadow looked up they just saw a solemn look on his face.
"You want to know, then you might want to listen carefully and don't ask questions until the end."
TBC…
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