A/N: Set in Rosario+Vampire. This is for my sequel to MASKED RIDER FANG called MASKED RIDER FANG II: YOKAI ACADEMY. Just something for you all to look forward to.
"Moka-san said she'd be right here," Tsukune said to himself as he looked around. He was in the forest just outside the school and holding in his hand a pink sheet of paper. On it was writing, which had asked him to come to this spot. From the signature, it was Moka's, but then where was the pink haired and spunky vampire girl?
"No Moka here, wuss," growled a voice that chilled Tsukune to the bone. He would remember that voice anywhere. It was the voice of the first evil monster he'd ever had the displeasure of meeting. He spun around and his eyes looked on in shock.
"Saizou!" Tsukune yelled out in horror as the orc in human form walked out from behind a tree. "What are you doing here? Where's Moka-san?"
"I wrote that note to draw you out," Saizou sneered. "Now, I'm going to have some fun with you and no S-Class vampire slut is here to save you." With a roar, Saizou's shirt tore to pieces as he assumed his true form, an orc. "I suggest you run. It's more fun that way." Tsukune, horrified, screamed before running off. "I love it when they run. Makes them more tender when I eat them." Saizou let out a roar before chasing after Tsukune.
Meanwhile, Devlin was sitting against a tree whilst writing in his notebook. Sitting on his shoulder was his partner, Count Fangula the Third (Fangy for short), and sitting next to him was the Smart Brain briefcase that held the Slayer system Version XI. The forest was the only place he could find some peace away from the girls. He loved them, that was a fact, but it got really annoying and frustrating overtime. He just wanted some alone time
"What are you doing there?" Fangula asked curiously.
"Just writing a letter to my father," Devlin said. "I'm going to send the Slayer system back to him. I have no use for it." Of course, that was because he'd had some bad experiences fighting against it and didn't want to be anywhere near Smart Brain battle tech anymore.
"Well, maybe someone else could-" Fangula began to say before a loud monstrous roar was heard, "What was that!?" This was followed by a loud scream.
Devlin's eyes narrowed. He'd trimmed his bangs so now his new Demon Emperor Eye was visible. It was better that way. The eyebeam had burnt part of his right fringe so it was much better to just trim it. Though the scar showed, the girls thought he looked much more handsome, rugged, cool or dangerous with it showing. His Demon Emperor Eye shone for a brief second before he stood up and picked up the briefcase, sliding the notebook and pen into his jacket.
"Someone's in trouble," said Devlin. "Let's go!" Devlin ran towards the direction of the roar.
Tsukune was knocked into a tree, hard. He groaned in pain as he looked up to see Orc-Saizou looming over him with an evil grin. He grabbed Tsukune by the collar and pinned him against the tree. Orc-Saizou licked his lips.
"You can't be a Yokai," Orc-Saizou spoke, sniffing Tsukune. "You're weak, like a human." Tsukune began to sweat. "Well, when I eat you, I think I'll know what it is." Orc-Saizou opened his mouth wide, revealing his razor sharp teeth, ready to bite Tsukune's head off.
Suddenly, there was a bright explosion of green light that burst out of Orc-Saizou's back. The orc roared in pain as he dropped Tsukune and spun around, rage filling his eyes. He saw Devlin walking into the clearing, his Demon Emperor Eye smoking.
"Step away from him," Devlin warned, eyes narrowed dangerously, one glowing red and the other glowing green. "Or else the next one goes right through you."
Orc-Saizou growled, "This is none of your business!"
"I'll make it my business, orc," Devlin retorted. He took a look at the boy. 'Tsukune Aono? Again? How does he get into these messes?' That moment allowed Orc-Saizou to attack. He swiped at Devlin and knocked him aside and falling on his rear.
"Well, now, I get to eat you both!" Orc-Saizou announced before he pounced at Devlin. Devlin smashed the briefcase into Orc-Saizou's face, sending him rolling to the side.
Devlin got up and ran towards Tsukune. "Aono! Come on!" He grabbed the human student's arm and lifted him up.
"Amakusa?" Tsukune asked, bewildered and confused, "What are you doing here?"
"I'm saving you! What does it look like? Now, come on!" Devlin urged before they started to run, but Orc-Saizou was on their trail. "What's with this guy?"
"Long story," Tsukune sighed.
"Well, if we survive, we can talk all about it."
"I'M GOING TO GET YOU!!" Orc-Saizou roared but then something flew into his face. "WHAT!"
Fangula laughed, "Finally, some action worth my time!" He began to fly about Orc-Saizou's head, slashing with his wings and even biting the orc. The orc swiped with his arms but Fangula kept dodging. "Hah! I'm so good!" In his moment of cockiness, he was knocked out of the air. "Not good!!" Fangula wailed.
"Fangula!" Devlin shouted as he spun around to see Orc-Saizou charging at them. He shoved Tsukune away and was tackled by the orc, dropping the briefcase in the process. Orc-Saizou had a firm grip on Devlin's neck and pinned him down to the ground. Orc-Saizou's saliva dripped from his mouth and tongue as he looked down on Devlin.
"You should've minded your own business, kid!" Orc-Saizou growled as he applied more pressure. Devlin was clawing at Orc-Saizou's hand, trying to get it off. "Now, you're going to die with him!"
Devlin gritted his teeth and concentrated before his body broke down and turned into black smoke. This shocked Orc-Saizou who could feel the smoke slipping through fingers and then reforming not too far away. Devlin gasped for breath. Turning into smoke took a lot out of him. He turned to look at Tsukune and saw that the briefcase had been knocked open. Devlin's got an idea and shouted out, "Aono! Grab the belt and knuckle from the briefcase!"
"What!?" Tsukune shouted out as he looked at the open briefcase. "Why?"
"Just do it!" Devlin shouted out, dodging a claw swipe which left grooves across a tree. "Put the belt on! There's a piece of paper to tell you what to do!" Devlin ducked. "And for goodness sake, do it fast!" Devlin had the air knocked out of him when Orc-Saizou punched him in the gut.
Tsukune grabbed the strange belt and glimpsed at it for a second before strapping it on. He also grabbed into the strange knuckle-duster and strapped it onto his right wrist. He picked up the paper, which had the instructions on it, and skimmed through it, getting the gist of it. He wasn't sure what it would accomplish, but anything was good right about now.
Orc-Saizou stood over Devlin who had cuts and bruises all over his body when he heard Tsukune yell, "Hey! Get your claws away from him!" Orc-Saizou laughed as he turned to look at Tsukune.
"Or what?" Orc-Saizou sneered. "You'll call your girlfriend?" He got a good look at the belt around Tsukune's waist. "And what's with that belt?" Tsukune did not answer and pressed the knuckle against his left palm.
"READY!" the Slayer Knuckle announced before Tsukune snapped it onto the buckle. It then announced, "FIST ON!" A golden cross flew out from the belt buckle and set itself in front of Tsukune's face. It released a blinding golden flash that forced Orc-Saizou to shield his eyes. When he opened them up, he was looking at a new Tsukune.
"What!?"
Slayer-Tsukune was just as surprised as he looked down at himself. "Woah. What is this?"
Devlin smirked in triumph from where he was standing. He just hoped Tsukune knew what to do.
Orc-Saizou shook off his shock and growled, "So what if you got a fancy suit! You're still a wuss!" He then charged straight at the now armored Slayer-Tsukune. Slayer-Tsukune yelled out and then out of reflex swung his arms.
POW!
Tsukune looked up to see his fist implant itself into Orc-Saizou's face, sending him flying backwards. Slayer-Tsukune looked down at his hands, questioning, "Did I just do that?"
"Yes," Devlin said as he struggled to get up, the wounds healing, "Now, you have the power to fight him!"
Tsukune nodded and jogged towards Orc-Saizou who was recovering from the hit. Snarling, Orc-Saizou swiped at Slayer-Tsukune who blocked with his new gauntlets. He then proceeded to wail on Orc-Saizou by hitting him in the chest, stomach and face. The orc howled in pain.
Devlin looked inside the briefcase to see the Slayer system's own set of Power Whistles still inside. He picked up the Knuckle Whistle. He looked to see Slayer-Tsukune gaining the upper hand, despite his inexperience in fighting. Of course, Devlin was worried. What if the flaw was still there? It could endanger Slayer-Tsukune. Best finish this now.
"Aono!" Devlin yelled out as Slayer-Tsukune managed to send Orc-Saizou staggering backwards with his punches. "Catch!" He tossed the Knuckle Whistle to Tsukune who caught it in his fist. The new Slayer system user just gawked at the strange object in his hand.
"What do I do with this?" Tsukune asked.
"Slide it inside your belt buckle and then remove the knuckle! Hurry, he's coming for you!" Devlin shouted. Slayer-Tsukune looked up again to see Orc-Saizou roaring with red eyes glowing with rage. Orc-Saizou then charged straight for Slayer-Tsukune, claws drawn to gut him.
"I'M GONNA OPEN YOU UP LIKE A CAN OF BEEF!!" Orc-Saizou roared.
Slayer-Tsukune quickly slid the Knuckle Whistle into the belt before removing the knuckle with his right hand. The computerized voice spoke again.
"SLAYER KNUCKLE: RISING UP!"
Slayer-Tsukune felt some sort of energy rising in him and it was being focused into his Slayer Knuckle. He watched as Orc-Saizou came into range before throwing his fist. The Slayer Knuckle smashed into Orc-Saizou's stomach. The strike knocked the wind completely out of Orc-Saizou. Not only that, a sphere of heat energy was released by the Slayer Knuckle which then took the orc for a ride, smashing through several trees and sending him flying far away from Slayer-Tsukune and Devlin.
Slayer-Tsukune fell to his knees, exhausted. The armor deactivated instantly and vanished. Devlin walked towards Tsukune and gave him a pat on the shoulder to congratulate him.
"You did good, Aono," said Devlin. Tsukune gave a weak smile in return.
"Tsukune!" Moka called as she ran into the clearing, followed by Kurumu, Yukari and Mizore. They saw his exhausted state and when they saw Devlin with him they assumed the worst. They stood between the boy and Tsukune, giving him a look of warning.
"Girls, it's OK," spoke Tsukune as Kuruku and Mizore helped him back to his feet. "Devlin didn't do this to me. He helped me."
Moka looked warily at Devlin who smiled back. "Aono is correct, Ms. Akashiya. It was an orc that did this. Saizou, I believe his name was." Moka gasped at the name.
Yukari then saw the belt around Tsukune's waist. "What's that?" she asked, curiously. Devlin picked up the briefcase and closed it before handing it to Tsukune.
"Huh?" Tsukune questioned.
"It's yours. You need it more than I do," said Devlin. "Just don't abuse it." He then walked away.
The girls blinked and Kurumu questioned, "What was that about?"
Tsukune looked at the briefcase and then the belt around his waist along with the Slayer Knuckle still strapped to his hand. His life, as he knew it, had just gone insane…again.
As he was walking away, Devlin felt Fangula land on his shoulder. "Hey, Devlin. You really think you should leave that to him?"
"He's going to need it. He won't always have those girls with him to back him up," Devlin reasoned. "Besides, if Akashi isn't going to use it, I might as well leave it in hands that will."
Fangula nodded in acceptance. "So, what are you going to do when you see the girls again?"
Devlin froze in his step and grimaced. "I knew I was forgetting something."