Naru ran for all her desperation was worth. She just HAD to reach Keitaro before it was too late. Darting through the corridors until reaching an open courtyard. She needed to hide behind some large metal containers to avoid being noticed by some Cybers. Other than that, her objective still had not changed. Naru now slipped through the large blast door, without being noticed. Inside was a total opposite to what she expected. On the other side was a large, bay like room. There were orange lights everywhere, different mechanical devices for an assembly line, and freshly made Cybers and Racers being flushed through tubes for combat.
Crashing, booming, and clanking noises were all mixed within the factory assembly, and the outside chaos. Even with all of the noises occurring, Naru somehow picked up on some slight grunting noises. It sounded as if someone was struggling. Naru stealthily crept along the side of the cyber tube as she spoke into the commlink.
"Can anyone hear me? I've reached the orange building on the other side of the courtyard. There are machines everywhere, and I can hear someone..."
Listening to curiosity rather than instinct, with some caution of course, Naru narrowed around the corner of the tube. held down to a desk with thick chains, to prevent another escape, was Keitaro Urashima. Naru covered her mouth and dropped her commlink by what she saw. Keitaro's wrist were chained to a steel desk. Connected to his back were two drilling spikes filled with his own blood. However, connected to these drills were long tubes connected to a filter on the other side. At the end of the filter was a glass chamber with a black ooze dripping into the container. She knew he was in so much pain, but he was blinded to see any of it, as his eyes were blocked off by a blindfold. He held the edges of the table even though the drilling had stopped. Now, as some team poured from the drills and his tattoo, the blood began to filter back into his body.
"Oh my god, KEITARO", Naru shouted as she ran to his side. "Keitaro, Keitaro can you hear me?!"
The girl began to pull off his blindfold. Naru held the sides of his cheeks to help steady his head. Keitaro's eyes were barely open with bags under them. He looked exhausted beyond any normal human being.
"Keitaro, please answer me. I'm here Keitaro."
After being blindfolded for so long, Keitaro was having a difficult time seeing straight. with more blood being poured into his body once again, and Naru holding his head, he started to see who was ahead of him.
"N-Naru", Keitaro asked.
"Yes, yes it's me Keitaro", Naru said as she let go of his head to release him from his bondage.
He yelped in pain as Naru pulled out the drills from his back.
"I'm sorry Keitaro", She said while removing the last piece from his back.
With those out-of-the-way, Naru carefully removed the chains from his wrist. Some blood poured onto the desk, but it was of no worry to any of them. For now, the only thing that needed to be done, was to get Keitaro out of here.
"C'mon Keitaro, you're coming home with me", Naru said as she slung one of his arms around her shoulder to support his weight.
The Narusegawa hadn't taken anymore than two steps before an eerie voice whispered right in her ear.
"Keitaro isn't yours to take Naru Narusegawa."
Naru's eyes widened in fear hearing the voice of Masuka. She only had enough time to turn her head before Masuka attacked with a purple energy enhanced attack.
In midair, Nentou fired a barrage of missiles at this new foreign craft. The dragon released Su's ship due to the impact of Nentou's weapons.
"Su, are you alright?! What's your status", Nentou asked.
"Our weapon system is shot out! The thrusters are destroyed! Navigation system is failing! And the hover mode is losing power", Sarah said in panic as red sirens rang through the turtle.
"Well what's still working", Asked the ERT boy.
"Let me put it this way", Sarah said grabbing the monitor. " We barely got enough juice to run that damn siren!
The blinking red buzzer began to die down in light and noise.
"Just set her down Su! I'll go it alone from here", Nentou said as he charged up his weapon systems.
"Like a real man", Su shouted as she set the broken turtle down.
While her ship began to slowly lower itself, Nentou was now being pursued by Darius's ship. Nentou had more piloting skill, but his weapons were not as advanced compared to what Darius's funds could buy.
"You only delay the inevitable", Said Darius as triple laser beams fired at Nentou.
Even with expertise maneuverability, one laser did penetrate the ship's wing.
"Warning! Critical damage to left-wing", Said the computer systems.
Nentou grunted as he continued his midair dog fight with Darius.
Han and Kanako were also having their own fair share of problems. Zeus was pushing back Han with his killer instinct, and superior lightning abilities. Even Han's greater strength could only do so much. Han locked fist with Zeus in a match of strength. Han had a slight edge as he began to overpower even Zeus. However, the Lightning Bolt subject had a lot more power than him. The electricity began to spark around Zeus's body. Sending hundreds of watts of lightning through Han's body. Before too much damage could be done to Han, a very fast flicker of black zoomed above them, striking Zeus in the eye.
The attack threw Zeus off guard, giving Han the chance to land a powerful left uppercut to Zeus's jaw. The enemy staggered back, but Han didn't stop there. He landed three more punches onto Zeus while the black flicker struck him in the back of the knee. Zeus loss his balance as Han struck him with a thick shoulder ram. The enemy collided with the opposite wall. As Zeus shook off the assault, his eyes narrowed to Han, and Kanako. Surprisingly, the larger opponent began to laugh with joy.
"I see what's going on! You can hit me with strength", Zeus pointed to Han, "And you can hit me critical spots", Zeus pointed and laughed at Kanako. "You really are the Cheetah Demon's Sister! Killing you will be fun"
Hearing that threat from Zeus's mouth, Han lost it! With a burst of speed, Keitaro would be proud of, Han charged Zeus and rammed him through the wall.
"YOU SO MUCH AS LAY A FINGER ON THAT GIRL, AND I'LL TEAR YOU APART", Han roared.
In their traveling uproar, Han and Zeus plowed through vehicles, equipment, and even some stray Cybers and Racers. Their travel ended three rooms away as Han tripped, sending Zeus and Han tumbling in opposite ways. Despite it being his own attack, Han sustained more damage than Zeus. He tried to get back up onto his feet, but the pain was too much. Zeus n the other hand, had only minor wounds.
"End of the line, Mighty Han", Zeus said as he casually walked to Han.
The ERT soldier locked eyes with his nemesis. There was no way of escape. With another smirk, Zeus powered himself up, and raised his dominant fist for a final blow. The strike never connected to Han. Instead, the flicker reappeared. A quick attack flew through his electricity and struck him right in the Adam's Apple. Zeus was temporarily stunned and completely open for another attack. This time, the quick critical striker known as Kanako, put her whole body weight into a flying kick to Zeus's temple. The enemy slid to a halt. Looking back at Kanako, she was different. Her body was covered by a thin black skin tight suit. All buy her head of course.
"What is this" Zeus barked.
Thinking back to before, he remembered Tokui tossing Han a soda can sized cylinder. This was surely what he gave Han. Whatever it was, Zeus wasn't about to let it get the better of him. Zeus pulled electricity from the lights up ahead and formed it into a ball in the palm of his hand. Releasing the power, Zeus fired it from his hand in one motion. In spite of the impending danger, Kanako did not move. She remained still, emotionless as she let the volts hit her full in the chest. Kanako, waws surprisingly unharmed. Before Zeus could ask a question, Kanako gave him the answer.
"A plastic membrane suit", KAnako explained. "When Tokui, Nentou, and Haitani went after you a few days ago, I asked the ERT what were some ways to combat you. This way is still experimental, but it looks like it works so far."
Kanako wasted no time and rushed Zeus. Without his lightning abilities, Kanako was now at the advantage.
Motoko and Tokui were now cornered by their enemies. The dragon was too armored for Tokui's attacks, and Viperous was too fast and agile for Motoko. Even switching opponents, the dragon and snake would simply avoid them and switch back to fighting the weaker opponent.
"This isn't getting us anywhere", Said Tokui.
His phobia of lizards was close to kicking in again.
"Give my regards to the dead ERT", Draconian said as he breathed out another fireball.
With the attack coming too fast, and no time to dodge, Tokui could only brace himself. When all hope seemed loss, a greater turn of events occurred. A swift figure jumped in front of the ERT captain. It grabbed the fire-ball bare handedly, and threw it back to Draconian like some overgrown baseball. Draconian was surprised in the most, as his own attack was sent back to him. Motoko, Viperous, and Tokui took a moment to see who exactly caused this turn of events. Standing before them, in a martial arts training outfit, was a familiar member of the Oni-Zakura Dojo.
"Taka", Tokui shouted thankfully.
"What are you doing here", Asked Motoko.
"I came to help Keitaro", Taka answered. " He's still Oni-Zakura Dojo, and we look after our own."
"Oh how sweet", The toxic Viperous cooed. "You came here to die with your brother in arms."
"He was your brother in arms too, snake", Taka burst. "Motoko, Tokui, you two take the dragon, I will handle the snake."
"Can you get her by yourself Taka", Motoko asked.
"I owe her for what she did to my home, and my comrade", Said Taka. "I trust that you two can handle the Dragon?"
Tokui knodded with a smile, "Yeah, we got this."
"Good", Said Taka as he pulled out a pair of nun-chucks. "Then let's save Keitaro."
Naru slid across the floor as she was tossed off by Masuka.
"You hold bravery, I'll give you that", Masuka said as she approached the downed Naru, "But it's also foolishness."
Naru struggled to her feet. Her balance was broken as Masuka landed a strong punch to her face, and a knee to Naru's stomach. Before she had the chance to regain any oxygen, Masuka sent her flying with a straight vertical punch to the stomach. Naru landed on her back with a near back-breaking thud. Despite the beating she had received from this over powered opponent, Naru was still not willing to give in. Ordering her body to move, Naru shakily started to stand up again.
"You still try to go on", Masuk commented. "Just don't already. You won't win."
"I can't...Give up on Keitaro", Naru said as she wiped some of the blood from her mouth.
"Why?! You already gave up on him once", Masuka said.
"I know...I know", Naru said unable to get off of her knees. "I made a mistake...And I'm sorry for that...I made a mistake. But I have to make things right for Keitaro...I owe it to him."
Masuka chuckled at her words as she held Naru's chin. "Poor, stupid girl. You honestly think you can do that, don't you?"
In swift movement, Masuka kneed Naru to the jaw before kicking Naru onto her back. As Naru lay helplessly the same way a cornered animal would, Masuka circled her spouting awful things.
"You don't have what it takes to be by Keitaro's side! You pushed him away, forced him into a corner, and nearly to the brink of insanity! I saw his condition with my own eyes! He was hurt more than any fist, bullet, or demon could ever do! For that, he shouldn't forgive you! And in anyone's opinion, you don't deserve him Naru! You don't deserve him!"
Naru drank in all of Masuka's words. Every word of what Masuka said was true. The entire time she waited for Keitaro, prayed that he'd come back, and when he did come back, after all she tried, was he ever going to forgive her? The sickening feeling of him never forgiving her began to worm its way back into Naru's mind. It was all too much for Naru as she covered her ears and began to sob.
"Keitaro...I'm sorry...I'm so sorry", Naru sobbed as she curled in a ball on her side.
"Your sorry isn't worth anything to Keitaro", Masuka said. "You should just be sorry for yourself, Naru Narusegawa."
Just before Masuka could finish her with an energy powered palm, a deep voice said, "NO!" Masuka's wrist was seized by the still strong hand of Keitaro Urashima.
"I'm the one who's sorry", Keitaro said between pants.
Hearing his voice, Naru opened her eyes to see Keitaro protecting her.
"I'm sorry, for not choosing the right path", Keitaro said as he pushed Masuka to a safe distance.
Shirai and Haitani were having a blast! The larger boy with glasses fired rapid shots from his SMG at Neon. The enemy had run out of ammo from his Gatling Gun, and now his weapon was in ruins thanks to the Wild Dogs. Still, Neon had weapons hidden all around the room to his convenience. Once he was out of ammo, another loaded weapon was right there less than five feet away. With all these weapons scattered around, it also gave Shirai and Haitani an advantage as well.
Both sides had blow by blow counter. Neon is ferocious, the Wild Dogs are wild, Neon could block fire with a shield, Shirai and Haitani are agile, Neon is a trained killer, the Wild Dogs are trained fighters. The deciding factor for this battle would be who is tougher, and who will slip first. Hiding behind a steel bin, Haitani found a small device on the ground. It wasn't just any device, it was an experimental cloaking device.
"Oh-ho, I just hit the jack pot", Said Haitani attaching the device to his belt.
With a small beam of light coming from the button on the device, Haitani was now invisible. As sneakily as he could, Haitani crept closer and closer to Neon as he focused his fire on Shirai. This was the perfect opportunity for a surprise attack. However, stealth wasn't exactly Haitani's trade mark. Sensing something odd, most likely due to his neon powers, Neon used his foot to toss up a shot-gun from the ground. While in midair, Neon loaded, spun around, and fired the weapon at Haitani dead in the chest. This was all done in a matter of three seconds at most. The stealth field dissipated before Haitani even hit the ground. The Wild Dog experiment lay lifelessly on the floor as Neon cocked the weapon back.
"One down, one to go", Neon said.
Only Neon wouldn't get the chance to sneak up on his enemy like Haitani. Instead Shirai, in a burst of blinding speed, appeared in Neon's blind spot. The enraged soldier pounced on Neon's back, attaching himself there and placing the Neon experiment in a headlock. Neon dropped the shotgun and struggled to pry Shirai off of his back.
"You Bastard", Shirai cursed, "You killed Haitani!"
Acting more on feral instinct, Shirai bit into the muscle between Neon's neck and shoulder. Blood drew from the wound as Shirai crunched on muscle and bone. To force Shirai off of him, Neon powered himself with his Neon energy, which began to burn at the parts Shirai made contact with Neon. As the Wild Dog lost his grip, Neon grabbed his arm and hurled him as hard as he could. Shirai landed nicely on his feet, pausing a moment as he shut his eyes. Now, Shirai let it all happen.
Opening his eyes and jaws, a bright shade lit his entire eyes, and green steam vented from his gaping jaws. A light green aura surrounded his body, not as bright or intense as Neon's, but enough to make any foe tremble.
"Now this is an interesting turn on the battlefield", Neon said taking his tattered jacket off, leaving only his tank top on.
Neon and Shirai faced off causing their glow to intensify even further.
Wow, this is the longest I've gone without updating anything. School has been a big hassle, as always. But I needed to put my FULL attention on these classes. I didn't do too well in these classes, and I NEEDED to pass them this time. Thankfully I passed it with a C. I know a C isn't exactly something to be showing off, but it's A LOT better than my previous grade. I'm working on one more class that requires A LOT of my attention. It's also in a faster paced semester, so basically I'm cramming in an entire semester's worth of work in six weeks. It's gonna be another tough one. But anyways, back to the story...
Besides school, I wanted to wait to post this chapter till this exact time. As of July 2nd of 2014, this is my 2 year anniversary working on "Love Hina: A Different Path"! I want to thank all of you who have been loyal, and patient enough to await new chapters. Again, I am so sorry for making you all wait, having many grammar errors, and leaving you on gut busting cliffhangers. Now, on with the details...
This is part of the fight scene with the ERT. The gun fight with Shirai, Haitani, and Neon felt like something from Halo when I was writing it. Even the dog fights with Darius, Nentou, and Su felt kinda like Star Fox when I was writing. I've been planning this out for a while now. Although, I feel like I didn't put as much as I wanted to, despite having about 500 more words than my average chapter. I KNOW, I still haven't given an answer as to what happened, I broke my word, I KNOW. Before you go at me with the torches, and fire arms, I needed to show a little more of the character's own individual battles. Otherwise, I would have spent too much time on Keitaro. I've also been playing around with the next ideas for the story plot in my head, and I think I have an idea...But you're not gonna like it...Probably, depends person to person.
Next time, will be the EPIC climax of the battle! I hope I haven't lost too many fans so I can keep writing. I'll do my best to get another chapter by the end of the month. Take, be safe, and Happy $th of July, depending on what country you are in...I've also decided to write a few other fanfics when I finish Love Hina. I plan to write a Rosario Vampire and Superman Crossover, a High School DXD story, a story involving all my OC's from Fairy Tail, and I'm doing a collaboration with RosarioVampireBoy and his Rosario Vampire OC fics. (READ HIS FICS, THEY'RE GREAT! I BULLSHIT YOU NOT!) So there's something to look forward to. Till next time!
P.S.
I was kinda disappointed that no one guessed what movies these quotes from? Nonetheless, here they are.
"We ride together, we die together!"...Bad Boys 2
"Bad boys for life!"...Bad Boys 2
"If you go, we go!"...Back Draft
"It ain't easy having pals!"...Young Guns