Disclaimer: The action and mayhem will be turned up once again! Our heroes continue on as they fight to fend off the vampire army. Tristan and Nero continue their duel where Tristan reveals a bit of LOD's origin and Klaus' plan for human subjugation. Seth continues to square off with the Beast Tamer while the rest of the group face off against members of LOD. All the while a terrible reality draws ever closer. Can they defeat Klaus' forces before the Hammer Down plot commences? Stay tuned to find out!
Hellsing and Devil May Cry are not of my creation and all copyrights goes to each respective creator.
Chapter Twenty- Countdown to Destruction
Nero fired from Blue Rose as Tristan deflected the bullets with his double bladed weapon. He revved the Red Queen handle and charged as he slashed three times as Tristan blocked and parried. "This all you got devil hunter?" he taunted jumping back and evading again as Nero slashed. Nero revved the Red Queen, sliding forward and spinning as he slashed in a wide arc. The energy the sword stored from its Exceed ability was unleashed in a bright orange flame pattern. Tristan raised his eyes as he spun his blade, but was knocked back hard against the force of the sword causing him to fall back several feet before rolling and flipping back to his feet.
Chuckling he rotated his neck. "Perhaps I spoke too soon" he said as Nero glared. This was beginning to piss him off. "Let me ask you something pal, what is with this Klaus and controlling people? Why is he so damn hell bent on turning humans into his personal puppets?" Nero asked.
Tristan chuckled again before jamming his sword into the ground. "You see, our leader, Klaus desires a world free from malice or strife. Without suffering, without persecution, without petty differences. The only way to achieve that is to ensure that all humans are under his power and authority. And so we work towards the realization of that goal" he explained as Nero frowned. "That's a load of crap and you know it! The only thing he's going to achieve is turning the world into his own playground. Turning people into robots, bound to his will? Where's the peace in that?" Nero shouted.
Tristan smirked, "True peace, the kind Klaus desires can only be achieved by force. Rest assured, the end of this world will mark the dawn of ours." He replied. Tristan then grabbed his sword and sprinted forward, clashing against Nero's Red Queen as sparks ignited and both men shoved each other back. Nero slashed upward as Tristan parried, spinning around and planting a kick in Nero's back sending him crashing into a brick wall. Tristan then reached into his jacket, pulling out a sub machine gun and opening fire for several seconds. Smoke filled the gaping hole as Tristan waited. A few more seconds, a flash of blue light and Tristan watched as a massive spectral and scaly arm shot forward, palm colored bright blue as it opened and attempted to grab him. Shouting he spun his blade around to deflect as he back flipped. The arm receded back into the hole as Nero emerged. However much to Tristan's surprise, his appearance had changed.
Nero was covered in a bright blue light, his right arm glowing brightly as a spectral form of a tall devil figure hovered behind. His eyes burned bright red as he took two thunderous steps forward and shouted. Tristan looked on curiously. "You've got a real jacked up notion of what constitutes peace pal" Nero said his voice booming and echoing as he clenched his fist and pulled out Red Queen. The spectral form above pulled out the sword, Yamato, holding it steady. Nero revved the handle to its max, Tristan took one cautious step backwards.
"And it's beginning to piss me off" Nero said lowly before dashing forward.
Over at Palace Square, Sion continued squaring off against Rogue. The white haired horned devil screeched as he slashed four times, unleashing massive waves of energy towards his opponent. Sion charged energy into Oblivion, firing his own waves of energy as they collided with Rogue's unleashing a massive spark of energy.
The wolf pack continued fighting off the vampires. Hanya fired from his rifle, mowing down more of the vampires while Karl and the others sprinted about the streets, mowing down any of the vampires and Ghouls.
Karl reached behind his back, pulling out twin sawed off double barreled shotguns. He aimed and opened fire, blowing off the heads of two Ghouls while killing a third. Sprinting at full speed he slid to a stop, watching as a group of four vampires cocked and aimed their weapons. Robert dashed up to his aid, unleashing a hail of bullets from his assault rifle and killing two of the fiends before Raul came and finished off the remainder.
Raul took cover, grabbing his radio from behind and quickly switched frequency. "Raven, you copy? Babe you there?" he asked. Moments later she replied.
"I'm here Raul what is it?" she answered. Raul smirked, "Just needed to hear your voice is all. How are you guys fairing?" he asked. Raven chuckled and then said "Oh, we're being quite entertained"
From their position, Kathy, Raven and Hiro were taking heavy fire. The trio was pinned down by the Kazan Cathedral as waves of Ghouls attacked and charged them. Kathy fired from her twin revolvers, blowing off their heads in a bloody fashion. Hiro dashed through their ranks, slicing and cutting them to ribbons with his slender blade while Raven continued speaking with Raul.
"Anyone get in contact with Michael?" he asked.
"No, we haven't heard from him" Raven replied. At the mention of his name, Kathy tensed a little, kicking a Ghoul across the face and then shooting it in the heart.
"Listen, Palace Square is an absolute warzone, get over here as soon as you can. Radio in to Sergei and Alex and tell them the same" Raul said. Raven nodded, quickly shooting a Ghoul that tried ambushing her and responding. "Got it, hang tight we'll be there shortly" she said.
Turning his attention back to the fighting Raul stood to full height. He watched as a bright spiraling flash of red light erupted from the ground. More Reapers were appearing, this time a total of nine. Some of the soldiers fighting grimaced but Raul simply smirked. "Now this is getting fun" he said. Cracking his neck he reached behind for his dual short swords, pulling them out and spinning them as the Reaper screeched and began waving their flails overhead charging toward Raul and the others.
Back at Kazan Cathedral, Raven and the others wrapped up their skirmish with Hiro killing the last of the Ghouls. Preparing to leave he paused and slowly turned, watching as a tall figure clad in all black armor approached silently from the streets. Hiro narrowed his eyes; he could sense the obscene amount of power from this newcomer. "Kathy, Raven. Get over to Palace Square. Help the others, I will join you guys as soon as I can" he said not taking his eyes off the approaching figure.
Kathy stared. "What? No way, I'm not leaving you" she said and prepared to take a step forward but was halted by the intense amount of focus and drive in Hiro. He always had a serious and no nonsense attitude, but not like this.
"Go. This is going to get ugly" Hiro said finally turning to look at her. He then smiled, very gently. "I'll be fine, I promise"
Raven walked up, clutching Kathy's shoulder. "Come on Kath, let's go" she said pulling her by the hand. Kathy looked back a final time, concerned for Hiro and then dashed away with Raven.
Hiro spread his legs, hands behind his back as he stared down his opponent. Ryoga's eyes flashed, sizing Hiro up. He then spoke, "You are Werewolf, no?" he asked.
Hiro nodded.
Ryoga chuckled. Pacing back and forth, his armor shaking and clicking with each step. "It's been some centuries since I had encountered a Lycanthrope. My last opponent was a Werewolf. Tell me, are you pure blooded?" he asked.
Again, Hiro nodded causing Ryoga to finally stop pacing and face him. Ryoga reached for his katana; Hiro reached for his own. Both men remaining motionless.
"I am Ryoga, a servant of Klaus. I always wish to know my opponents name, before they die" he said. Hiro did not flinch, "I am Hiro. Hiro Ozunu" he said. Hiro then stated, "You were the trappings of the samurai, are you one?" he asked. Ryoga cocked his head, "In a way, yes I am." He replied. Hiro cracked his neck. "There is a big difference between one who imitated the samurai and one who lives as one. I should know" he said taking two steps forward.
"Because I am samurai" he said gripping the handle of his sword tightly as Ryoga bobbed his head.
"It's been two centuries since I have encountered one who understands the ways of the sword. I trust that our duel tonight will be adequate" Ryoga said slowly drawing his sword as Hiro did the same. Both men stood there; swords drawn and taking battle stances, barely moving an inch. Then in a flash they charged forward, clashing their blades and beginning their duel.
Hiro jumped back, blocking an overhead strike from Ryoga and swinging his blade to the side parrying a second strike. Ryoga gripped his sword tightly; slashing multiple times and parrying Hiro's attacks. Both men moved with tremendous speed; parrying one another and attacking with vicious intensity. Hiro used his great agility to move in and around Ryoga's attacks. The Demon Swordsman, despite his thick and heavy armor moved with surprising speed. Hiro back flipped three times before dashing forward, raising his sword overhead with both hands and preparing to strike. Ryoga slid one foot back, gripping his sword with both hands parallel to the ground. Just as Hiro charged he then took his long cape, spinning it around as it billowed and expanded. Hiro slashed through then turned to see Ryoga raising his sword and brought his up to deflect the blade. Both men held the embrace; pushing and straining against the others obscene might.
"You wield the sword with much skill" Hiro complimented. Ryoga did not budge, "As do you" he stated. Shifting his stance Hiro then said, "Tell me. Why do you fight with LOD? What do they offer you?" he asked.
Ryoga rotated his shoulders. "I have no reason. I serve Klaus not for his goals, but for mine. I always have. Enough talk, we shall fight now" he said once again charging forward.
Elsewhere, the rest of the group were involved heavily with their respective duels. Nero and Tristan continued fighting with Nero gaining the advantage having activated his Devil Trigger. The spectral form of his devil powers attacked with the Yamato; slashing quickly while Nero attacked in synch with the Red Queen. Tristan was forced more and more on the defense, spinning his blade around to deflect Nero's attack. Sliding back he watched as the huge spectral form of the devil raised its weapon and slashed down. Tristan just barely deflected the attack, being slashed across his shoulders before Nero planted a hard kick sending him sailing across the ground and crashing into the adjacent wall.
Nero paused, holding the Red Queen at the ready while his clothes flapped from the burst of energy unleashed by his transformation. After a few moments Tristan emerged, brushing dust off him and chuckling. "My, they were right about that arm of yours kid" he said in reference to the Devil Bringer arm which glowed as Nero glared. "Seems to me the problem then is people talk too damn much" he spat causing Tristan to laugh. Tristan jammed his double bladed weapon into the ground, rotated his neck and faced Nero. "We could make that power of your double you know. Come with us, Nero. We can offer you the true power of a devil" Tristan offered.
Nero promptly responded by firing from the Blue Rose as Tristan quickly spun his sword around to deflect the bullets. However, Nero began charging energy into the revolver causing the bullets to become infused with magical energy as Tristan was knocked back by the empowered bullets. Gritting his teeth Tristan watched as Nero sped forward, revving the Red Queen. "You think I'm an idiot? I've got no interest in joining you asshats!" he shouted slashing three times. Nero cut Tristan across the stomach and shoulders before grabbing him with the Devil Bringer. Tristan's eyes widened as he watched Nero launch him into the air, jump above, smash him back down and fire a hail of bullets from the Blue Rose that ignited in a fierce explosion. Landing to his feet, Nero held the Red Queen in front of him, waiting for his opponent to rise.
Suddenly there was an explosion of golden energy. Nero narrowed his eyes, watching as Tristan stood to his feet, surrounded in a golden aura. His eyes were glowing brightly, his clothes flapping as he calmly walked toward Nero. When he spoke, his voice echoed. "I gave you an offer and you refused. No matter, it seems your lesson then will be one dealt in pain. And with a primal shout Tristan expelled a large amount of energy from his body which surrounded him in a dome. The aura soon dissipated as he stood, fully transformed into his devil form.
He had grown two horns swooping back over his hair, which had grown longer and spikier. His clothes changed; He had on a single spiked shoulder guard covering his right shoulder and thick chain link body armor. He now sported spikes jutting from his elbows and knees and he had long sharp claws. His eyes continued flashing and glowing as he smirked. Reaching for his weapon, he spun it around rapidly before holding it out in front. Nero revved the Red Queen before motioning for him to bring it on. Both men shouted and charged forward, immediately clashing blades and beginning a fierce duel. Nero slashed twice, his spectral form above slashing rapidly, matching his attacks and movements as Tristan parried and countered with his own attacks. Both men sprinting and dashing around their battlefield, attacking and hacking.
Nero was slashed three times across his chest which he countered by shooting Tristan through the shoulder. Sliding to a stop, Nero waved Red Queen twice; unleashing several blue colored crescent energy beams firing towards Tristan. Tristan spun his blade, deflecting as he then spun his weapon overhead, collecting a massive orb of gold energy which he then shot and fired toward Nero. Nero pulled out Blue Rose, charging energy as he fired three bullets which impacted with the orb causing a massive explosion.
Meanwhile, Alucard was busy fighting against his opponent while Dante fought against Rein. The devil hunter ducked and rolled as Rein summoned and tossed massive bolts of lightning. Rolling to his feet Dante opened fire with his twin pistols. Rein again used his tremendous speed, moving and dashing in faint after images. "Your guns won't help you, Son of Sparda" Rein taunted. Dante twitched in agitation; how the hell does everyone know of his title as Sparda's seed?
Rein sprinted forward, summoning more lightning in his palm and again wielding it like a sword. He slashed three times, cutting Dante against his leg as the devil hunter countered by raising his leg in a fierce high round kick. Rein leaned and then back flipped back before charging lightning and then throwing four more bolts at Dante who quickly pulled out Rebellion and batted them away.
Alucard battled with his female opponent. She slashed and hacked his left arm off before dodging and rolling out the way of his gun fire. Alucard grinned, firing with one arm attached as she countered by flinging and throwing her axe which split him down the middle of his head causing him to crumble to the ground. She walked over, pulling her axe out only to turn and find Seras' foot collide against her jaw and sending her crashing and rolling across the street. Seras charged, taking her right arm and summoning her shadow powers as she spread them out forming several massive spikes which jutted from the ground and raced towards her.
The woman sucked her teeth, taking her axe and slashing and hacking against the rows of spikes. Alucard's body meanwhile, lay there in a bloody and gory heap, not moving at all.
Dante dashed forward, using the Stinger move as he pierced Rein through the chest and shoved him back. Dante then pulled out one of his guns as he began firing. Only to see he did not reach his target. Rein hovered in the air above the combatants; he opened both palms and raised them above his head. Concentrating he began summoning a massive charge of lightning, blue sparks cracking and sizzling in his palm as it began expanding into a massive dome.
Dante watched, mildly impressed. "So he can fly, big whoop" he grumbled sarcastically. Seras dodged the attacking woman, back flipping and then sprinting to Dante's side. Her opponent paused; gazing above and realizing instantly what Rein was preparing to do. "Wait stop no Rein! You'll hit me too!" she said. Rein did not listen. Instead he continued charging lightning overhead until it formed into a massively powerful and concentrated bolt. Rein shouted and threw the bolt down towards the group below.
"Unfortunately Zoe" he said to his partner on the ground below. "You would only get in my way towards victory" Rein replied. The lightning bolt connected resulting in a massive and powerful explosion forming a huge dome of inferno that reached to the sky. After several moments the explosion dissipated as Rein slowly dropped down to the ground below. Fixing his glasses he folded his arms behind his back, waiting for the smoke to clear. When it did, he slowly stared.
"What?" he snarled. Before him was a massive pillar of solid ice, largely unaffected save for some scorch marks and cracks. The ice shattered, breaking into thousands of tiny shards. Dante stood in the center, glowing blue light surrounding him as well as Seras and Alucard. Smirking he held out his right hand, blue light forming into an orb before expanding and taking the shape of a weapon; a tri pronged set of nunchaku colored icy blue.
"Time to make things icy, you down dude?" Dante taunted immediately swinging the weapon all around his body. The Cerberus nunchucks swirled all around him: Through his legs, switching from arm to arm, around his back, across his neck and back again before Dante struck a fighting pose, adding kung fu noises for effect and causing Seras to stare, dumbfounded. Could he really be serious?
Alucard slowly reformed his arm. He then twisted his face into a scowl. He was growing bored. "Honestly you're lucky to get the good fight, Dante" he said watching as Dante rushed forward swinging the Cerberus chucks around and attacking Rein. Meanwhile, Zoe slowly stood to her feet, having managed to avoid the brunt of the blasts damage, her body being slightly singed. Growling she watched Rein duel with Dante. "Bastard..." she said. Alucard watched his interest in the fighting returning as he hissed and pulled out his pistols. "I take back what I said" the vampire said before grinning and sprinting for Zoe. She again grabbed her axe, swinging and slashing as Alucard countered by deflecting and parrying with his guns. He taunted her, deliberately allowing her to slash and cut him only to heal the damage and fire from his guns.
"Is this all you've got?" he shouted. Alucard jumped back, placing his guns away and spreading out his arms. "Cromwell Restriction System activated! Engage limited release ability to level 5. Situation B, unlock full release until target is destroyed" he said as his body glowed bright red. Alucard then spread out darkness from his body which engulfed and surrounded both himself and Zoe in an endless red backdrop. Zoe panicked, looking around and finding herself in an endless crimson zone. Alucard began laughing, his body having morphed into his red jumpsuit attire as his hair grew to longer lengths. Grinning, he exposed his fangs as he rushed, taking his palm and swiping at Zoe, batting her axe away and knocking her aside. Zoe again tried attacking only to have her leg crushed as Alucard smashed down, breaking the bone and splitting it at the base of her shin.
Zoe cried out; shrieking in awful agony as she rolled and howled on the floor. Alucard slowly approached, laughing wildly. "Come on. Get up on your feet! Heal your wound and attack me! Here, I'll even give you your weapon back!"
Zoe watched as Alucard took his right arm and stretched it out in a mass of shadows that disconnected and expanded to great lengths, snaking along the ground and grabbing her axe as he then tossed it to her. Struggling to stand to her feet Zoe tried again in a vain effort to attack. She hopped on one leg, swiping with her bladed weapon only to have Alucard effortlessly catch it. He slugged her, good and hard across the face, breaking her cheek bone before kicking her in the stomach and then back handing her away as she slid to a stop, coughing up blood and whimpering.
Sighing Alucard dispatched his powers, returning their environment to normal. Folding his arms he then said, "LOD dispatches this woman who can barely withstand my powers? And yet they amass hordes of vampires and other beasts to do their bidding? Humph. Klaus you bastard" Alucard spat annoyed and watching as Zoe again tried regaining her feet.
"Ugh, fucking vampire" she grumbled. Alucard ignored her, his attention towards the other direction. More vampires were approaching, arming their weapons as they took aim.
"Seras" he called to his progeny and instantly she was at her master's side. "Master" she said narrowing her eyes. "Bet I can bag more than you can" he taunted as his eyes flashed. Seras turned, blinking before smiling. "You're on" she said accepting his challenge as they charged just as the vampires opened fire.
Meanwhile back at headquarters Vladimir was contacted by Colonel Gruzinsky. Apparently, there were several complications on the battle field.
"Tell me Colonel, how is it looking on our evac plans?" he asked. From his line Colonel Gruzinsky swore and then said, "We've secured the river and the ports. We've got several air units en route to evac sites. We've suffered heavy civilian causalities but with how our forces are fighting we can safely evac the rest of the population." He answered.
"Colonel, please listen to me very carefully. The Hammer Down Protocol has been implemented. There isn't anything I can do to stop it. Your men have about an hour and a half left to repel these vampires before the military commences the protocol"
Silence greeted his ears before the Colonel responded finally. "We will not stop until every one of these fiends is sent back to Hell" he said and then hang up. Vladimir then immediately grabbed the radio.
"Sergei, Alex, Raul. Someone, do you respond over?"
A moment later. "Sergei here Boss, what's up?" the roar of gunfire and explosives being sent off filled the office as everyone listened intently.
"Sergei, Operation Nigh storm has commenced" Vladimir said in a coded phrase. Rosette and Walter stared; what in the world did that mean?
Sergei answered back. "Has the eagle flown?" he asked.
"The eagle flies in half past the first day. Commence sanitation" he said switching frequencies. He turned and noticed the stares of Walter, Integra and Rosette. Chuckling he said, "My boys are about to put it into overdrive" he said as Integra smiled.
From the battlefield Sergei holstered his radio, licked his lips, stood to full height, cupped both hands over his mouth and then shouted at the top of his lungs:
"YO BOSS SAYS THAT IN AN HOUR AND A HALF THEY ARE GONNA DROP THE AXE AND TURN THIS WHOLE CITY INTO LIQUID SHIT SO MOVE YOUR ASSES AND HIGH TAIL IT FELLAS! COMMENCE OPERATION NIGHTSTORM!"
And with that, all hell broke loose as everyone began fighting with an increased ferocity. Hanya picked up two massive assault rifles, wielding one in each hand. Raul swung his dual swords around. Concentrating he then used his pyrokinetic powers to shoot a concentrated wave of flame which engulfed and swirled around each blade. Karl pulled out his sawed off shotguns while Robert armed himself with two sub machine guns. Sergei and Alex, having come to their pack's aid howled and said "LET'S ROCK BOYS" and with that the pack began their attack, unleashing a hail of bullets, repelling the vampires and Ghouls and reducing them to ash. It began working; the vampires were forced on the defense, forming a tight formation but having their ranks quickly broken.
Dexter fired from his assault rifle, pausing to reload. A vampire charged, pulling out a shot gun and pumping it twice before firing. Dexter rolled out the way, dropping his rifle but pulling out a .45 colt pistol which he fired, shooting the vampire square in the head and dropping it. Picking up his rifle he spat before turning his attention back to the melee. Slowly, Palace Square was being reclaimed. However, something terrible was about to be unleashed.
Sergei and Alex paused from their fighting, looking off down the street seeing a swarm of figures loping forward. "What the…fuck?" they said in unison. Karl paused, also looking in their direction.
Approaching towards them, sprinting at full speed was Rashkor's pack. The wolf like creatures snapping their jaws, snarling, barking and baying. As if their approach weren't bad enough, these wolf like monsters were being ridden by Ghouls. The Ghouls howled and snarled as they approached closer.
"Incoming!" Alex said firing from his rifle just as the beasts appeared and spread out, sprinting around and attacking anything in sight. The Ghouls dismounted from their beasts and attacked. Raul slashed through three, burning them with his flame empowered blades as the blue fire flickered and scorched the Ghouls who howled in agony.
Karl and Hanya opened fire on the wolf beasts. One pounced toward Hanya as he grabbed it by the throat, holding it as it struggled and tried biting his face. Grinning, he squeezed its throat, eventually crushing it before tossing it to the ground and shooting it through the face. Karl jumped to the side as two more circled. He fired on one, killing it before the other pounced to avenge its fallen pack mate as Karl kicked it aside and shot it through the heart.
Dexter was pinned to the floor by one, the massive stinking beast snapping with its jaws as Dexter struggled to free himself. Reaching with one hand he grabbed his combat knife and began stabbing the beast in its massive chest as it howled and tried desperately to attack him. Dexter then watched, to his horror as three more beasts slowly approached, heads low as they growled and snapped their jaws.
"Shit" he said. The beast pinning him reared to full height, preparing to deliver a fatal bite. However it never came. Sprinting at full speed Dexter watched as a woman with long purple hair jumped forward, twisted her body, shouted and preceded to drop kick the wolf beast on top sending it crashing and rolling away. Landing she then back handed the second beast, turning her body she then punched the other across the face, shattering its jaw as she pulled out a pistol and shot the remaining one in the head.
"You ok Dexter?" Raven asked reaching to help him to his feet as she handed him his rifle.
"Yeah, thanks. The hell are these things?" he asked taking aim as they again began circling. "They're called Sires. They're hunters from the Demon World that stalk their prey in the dead of night. Get ready, with this many here there is surely to be more on the way" she said pulling out her pistol and opening fire.
Kathy sprinted down the street, chased by two vampires. Stopping she turned, pulled out her revolvers and opened fire. With the incendiary rounds the vampires ignited in powerful flames, burning to cinder within moments. Sergei's radio squawked as he picked it up. "Yo" he said.
"Sergei is that you? We need assistance man! There's an evac unit en route here to Mariinsky Palace but it is swarming with suck heads! We need some heavy muscle if we're going to clear a path to evac the remaining politicians" a soldier frantically said. Sergei nodded, "Hang tight" he said placing his radio back away. Standing up he turned to his pack who were still fighting. "Alex you stay here! Raven, Kathy come with me, we've got some politicians that need rescuing" he shouted sprinting down the road with Raven and Kathy following close behind.
While the wolf pack fought, Sion and Rogue intensified their duel. This time with Rogue slashing him across the chest as Sion countered by kicking him aside. Rogue snarled, waving his arm as swarms of his black crows engulfed Sion. Moments passed, the crows continuing to increase in volume and number. Suddenly there was an explosion of powerful red light that expanded, causing the crows to become instantly vaporized. Sion now stood there, transformed in his restrained devil form. The crown on his head vibrating and sparking intensely as he clenched his fist and charged, swinging rapidly with Oblivion and cutting Rogue several times as the massive brute howled and slashed downward with his claymore as Sion evaded.
Elsewhere, Mariinsky Palace was being severely attacked by a large contingent of vampires. There was a group of soldiers whom had formed a blockade of the sprawling complex, protecting the politicians locked inside. They fired on the vampires whom had broken off into several formations intending to break through their ranks. From his position, Captain Reznov was busy shouting and swearing into his radio over the roar of gunfire and explosives. "Where's that goddamn escort convoy?" he shouted. "Captain! They're still 20 minutes out! We're being jammed up in other locations, hang tight they're coming." Came the response as Captain Reznov looked up from his position. Down the road he saw an unwelcome sight that made his stomach flip flop. A Juggernaut approached, armed with a massive double barreled Vulcan cannon as the beast sneered and opened fire. "KIIIILL" it shouted mowing down a group of soldiers with thunderous fire. Captain Reznov looked unhappily as two more Juggernauts soon approached, lumbering down the street towards the soldier's barricade. The second was armed with another massive Vulcan cannon while the third was armed with large grenade launcher. "GRIIIND!" the second Juggernaut shouted opening thunderous fire with its cannon.
"Shit, we got three big sons of bitches en route. Take them out!" a soldier shouted as two began arming two large missile launchers. The Juggernauts continued approaching just as the soldiers armed themselves. "FIRE!" they shouted as both missiles were fired, igniting and blowing the Juggernauts sky high and creating an explosion. With the lumbering beasts neutralized the soldiers directed their attention back to stalling the vampires.
Inside the palace, the politicians in question were locked inside one of the large halls, completely cut off from the fighting raging on outside. Gathered around a large oval table they were busy shouting and arguing amongst themselves. One suggested they surrender; that perhaps the enemy forces might spare them if they turn themselves over. That of course was met with increasing resistance. In her typical manner of making things worse rather than try to help the situation, Klara who was seated at the front scoffed at the idea of surrendering.
"But Ms. Klara, they said they will initiate the Hammer Down. We must get to safety! Why hasn't the evacuation forces arrived yet?" one man asked as she waved her hand to dismiss him. Tossing her blonde hair she said "Look my people have been speaking with the Prime Minister. He says the military is handling the situation and it will all be over. No Hammer Down, no need for evac. We will be fine" she said. It was a malicious lie; the truth was that Klara was simply stalling. Hoping that by some slim margarin of luck, her attempted takeover of Vladimir's forces would be swept under the rug in this crisis.
Her colleagues weren't buying it. They could hear the explosions and gun fire outside. "You say there is no need but the minute help arrives I am out of here" said one of Klara's fiercest rivals, Violet. Glaring harshly, Klara snorted. "Fine" she spat.
Just then the doors burst open, in walked Sergei, Kathy and Raven followed closely by three armed soldiers. Raising his hand Sergei cleared his throat. "Ladies and gentlemen, we are soldiers of the Order of the Cross. The evac team is en route, please follow us so we can get you to safety" he said as they began spreading out. Two soldiers covered the door while Kathy got on the radio. "How much longer?" she asked to Captain Reznov outside.
"Evac is clear! Bring'em out!" he shouted. Nodding to Sergei he then said, "Folks, follow the soldiers and they will lead you all outside. We have several armored vehicles waiting to escort you all to safety"
"Just one moment, I see no need for us to leave" Klara said challenging them. Sergei twitched in annoyance; he prayed to God this bitch wouldn't start. One of the other politicians, a plump gray haired woman named Anastasia rolled her eyes. "Come now Klara don't be stupid. Regardless of what you claim your people have explained why take the risk? We can get to safety so let's all go" she said. Her colleague, a tall lanky man named Slavcho ruffled his gray suit as he stood up. "I'm going, please point me in the direction soldier" he said as Raven nodded and gestured for the soldiers to begin moving the group out.
"Heads up, friendlies coming out" she said into her radio to the forces outside.
Klara however still did not budge, standing defiantly with her arms folded. "I refuse to abandon my city to enemy forces. I am staying here until the fighting ends" she said. Sergei froze, "Look damn it we don't have time to dick around. Get your skinny ass outside, now" he spat annoyed.
"How dare you, you can't speak to me that way you filthy dog" Klara hissed. Another soldier walked up, "Miss please. Allow us to-" but was cut off as she resisted his attempt to guide her by the arm.
"Touch me again and I'll press rape charges" she said.
"That does it" Kathy said to herself. Before anyone could stop her and moving faster than the human eye could follow, Kathy moved behind Klara leaving behind a faint after image. Raising her right hand swiftly she brought it and struck Klara hard against her neck, knocking her out as Klara moaned and dropped to the floor in a heap. Sergei and Raven simply stared. "Hit her again" he cracked as Raven stifled a snicker.
"Anyone else care to be coerced?" she asked the group behind her. No responses. Kathy then turned to the officer next to the door, handing Klara over to him as he bent down and slung her over his shoulder. "All set" she said with what almost appeared as a smirk.
The soldier froze; "Wait uh..what do I do when she comes to?" he asked nervously holding Klara's unconscious form draped over his right shoulder. "Knock the bitch out with a bottle of chloroform and call it a night" Sergei grumbled angrily as he and Raven began moving the politicians out.
Five minutes later they led the group out the back entrance of the palace where a contingent of two armored vehicles lay waiting. Opening the door Sergei watched as one by one the politicians piled in while the driver waited patiently. The soldier carried Klara's limp form and placed her gently into the back seat. Getting inside Violet turned back to Kathy and said, "Thank you." In reference to her subduing Klara which Kathy responded by blushing and turning away shyly.
"Captain the palace has been successfully evacuated" Raven said into her radio. Captain Reznov answered, "Roger that" he said.
From the headquarters Vladimir leaned back in his seat, watching the monitor of the battle in progress. He checked his watch; it was 12:45. They had half an hour left to clear the city. Integra leaned against the wall, arms folded as she stared off into space while Walter and Rosette continued tracking the progress, looking at a projected map of St. Petersburg.
Vladimir's radio began clicking, picking it up he spoke.
"Boss, it's Michael"
"Go ahead Michael"
"Listen very closely. In about 15 minutes you will need to have the headquarters protected. LOD is sending a wave of vampires to attack you" Michael said causing Vladimir to freeze. Sighing he said, "How many?"
"Around thirty. I tried to intervene but by the time I learned what they were planning it was too late. Vladimir, prepare yourself." Michael said.
Vladimir then strangely, began chuckling. "I see. Well then, return to your battle soldier. We'll take it from here" he said.
Vladimir turned to the group in his office. "30 vampires are on their way here. 15 minutes. Looks like we get our turn in this little melee" he said smirking. Integra raised an eyebrow, "You don't seem worried. What have you got planned, Vladimir?" she asked. Vladimir merely stood to his feet, moving over to an intercom. Pressing the button he said, "Proctor?"
"Yes sir?" came the voice of his butler.
"Prepare death con five" he said. "Right of course sir" Proctor responded. Vladimir turned to his group, "Let's prepare for our guests" he said.
Back on the battleground, Dante and Rein continued fighting. Rein fired four bolts of lightning as Dante spun the Cerberus chucks around, his body encased in a dome of ice before it expanded and fired toward Rein in several sharp razor crystals. Rein again summoned his massive speed, dodging each strike. Dante swung his weapon around, switching from hand to hand as Rein would dodge and charge more lightning bolts. Consumed by their fighting they jumped back several feet as Dante smirked. "You know this is getting kinda stale dude" he said.
Rein simply stared, removing his sunglasses and exposing his striking eyes he slowly formed a smirk to his face. "Pitiful. So consumed by your desire for combat you fail to see the larger picture" he said. Dante said, "And what picture is that?"
"The humans you fight to protect have lived their miserable existence based on a lie. Our group shall free humans from their bondage to that lie. We will end mankind's freedom and in doing so, cement our legacy." Rein stated placing his glasses back on. Dante rolled his eyes. "Yeah yeah free will is a lie and all that stupid shit. Whatever. Look you going to fight or should I just walk away now?" Dante challenged as Rein chuckled.
Elsewhere, Nero and Tristan intensified their duel with both managing to land several good hits. Nero was cut several times across his back and chest as he shot Tristan through the stomach before punching him with the Devil Bringer arm sending him rolling across the ground. Nero panted before wiping his brow and glaring. Tristan slowly stood to his feet.
"Damn, tougher than I expected" he said. His devil form suddenly deactivated causing his eyes to widen. "What? But ho-" he began but then froze. Tristan stared off into space, not moving an inch and causing Nero to look confused.
"The hell are you staring at?" he shouted.
No answer. Tristan then said aloud "Are you serious? Now? We just start- Yes. Yes I realize. Wait…you….you found him?" Tristan said horrified and began visibly shaking. Nero stared, wondering just what the hell was going on.
Across the battle, Ryoga and Hiro once again intensified their duel. Ryoga slashed rapidly, cutting Hiro across the shoulder as the smaller man leaped back and thrusted forward with his sword but he only struck Ryoga's armor. Hiro jumped back, slashing with his sword as Ryoga parried and threw his cape forward. Hiro ducked under and sprinted as both men turned and slashed forward at the same time. Hiro skidded to a stop, pausing as he held his sword low. He was slashed through the torso. Ryoga likewise paused, he too was slashed as Hiro managed to cur through his armor.
Turning Hiro watched as the wound slowly closed up. Ryoga likewise turned and faced his opponent. Hiro reached for his forehead, slowly untying the red bandana and tossing it to the floor. When he finished Ryoga's eyes widened a little.
"It…couldn't be" he said.
Hiro had a third eye on his forehead. However it was no normal eye. It was colored blood red with a four pointed star shaped pupil colored dark green. "That's right" Hiro said as Ryoga waved his sword.
"The War's Eye. Said to be a tool of Heaven passed down through the ages. How did you acquire it?" Ryoga asked. Hiro responded by dashing behind Ryoga in an instant and slashing rapidly. Ryoga stumbled back, waving his katana as several black lightning bolts rained down from the sky. However he felt searing pain through his back as Hiro had stabbed him through his armor and kicked him sending him stumbling before he spun around, watching as Hiro evaded each lightning strike before landing to his feet.
"It matters not" Hiro stated simply turning to face him. "The War's Eye is said to grant the user extraordinary senses of perception and clarity, essentially allowing him to see an opponent's next movement before he even can formulate it themselves! Such a splendid battle tool but that alone won't save you!" Ryoga shouted preparing to attack again. However he froze; lifting his head to the night sky and narrowed his eyes.
"Must this happen now?" he said causing Hiro to look in confusion.
Way beyond the chaos of the battle, across the river overlooking all of St. Petersburg sitting atop a tall tower was Klaus, overseeing the destruction caused by his forces. Dressed in his hooded black robes he narrowed his eyes as he folded both arms.
"I will say this only once more. Withdraw immediately. We have located his grave and require everyone's presence. Tristan, Ryoga, Rogue, Rein, Zoe, Rashkor. Pull out, now" Klaus spoke telepathically to his generals. From their various positions across the city each one acknowledged. Tristan frowned, strapping his sword across his back and turning his back. Nero responded by stretching out the Devil Bringer arm and shouting "Don't walk away you son of a bitch!" and proceeded to fire from his Blue Rose revolver.
However when the smoke and dust cleared, Tristan was nowhere to be seen. Nero swore, phasing from his Devil Trigger state and glaring harshly. "He said, 'You found him. Who the hell is he talking about?'"
Ryoga sheathed his sword, sighing as he faced Hiro. "We shall resume our duel another time. Farewell, Hiro Ozunu" he said disappearing in a hazy black mist. Hiro stared before hearing his radio click. "Yo Hiro we need you man! Get your short ass here pronto!" Raul shouted.
Dante meanwhile prepared to strike Rein who simply turned his back and began walking away, leaving the battle and his companion behind. Dante blinked before frowning, "Dude NOW you leave? Ah fine whatever. Maybe I'll get the chance to kick your ass another time" he said shrugging.
Alucard chuckled, turning to likewise walk away but not before glancing over at Zoe, whom was still critically injured on the floor. "Oh ho, we missed one" he said walking over as she began squirming. Gripping her by the throat he lifted her as she fought and tried breaking free of his obscene strength.
"Damn vampire freak!" she shouted. Alucard's eyes flashed as he opened his mouth, preparing to bite but instead tossed her to the floor and kicked her in the ribs. "Seras" he said to his progeny whom immediately paused. Seras approached her master as he turned.
"It's time you finally feed like a proper vampire" Alucard said watching her changing expression. He didn't mean from a blood pack. Seras froze; staring down at Zoe who's eyes widened considerably then back at her master. "But. But…"
"Drink, my child. Drink like a true vampire." Alucard encouraged as Seras still stared. Since the chaos of the fighting Seras had never noticed her growing hunger and thirst. Her eyes flashed as she hissed and licked her fangs. Dropping to her feet she grabbed Zoe, held her head to the side exposing her bare neck, opened her mouth, reared back and bit down hard causing blood to splatter out as Zoe cried and screamed. Seras began drinking, the fresh warm blood oozing and pooling in her mouth as she swallowed, feeling the blood invigorate and empower her as she continued drinking with her master watching, a feint hint of pride creeping into his being as he hissed and said, "Well done, Seras Victoria"
Dante watched, not exactly sure how to respond. Turning he began walking in the other direction. "Even to a guy like me that's pretty cold dude" he said loud enough for Alucard to hear as the vampire count began cackling wildly.
Back at Palace Square Rogue snarled and waved his right hand. "RETREEEAAAT!" he shouted at the top of his lungs, calling back his forces as the remaining Reapers nodded and began falling back towards the center. They protected themselves from the soldier's gun fire with their massive shields, howling and snarling.
Sion watched as Rogue walked to the front, again surrounded with his shield of crows as he pointed a finger and hissed. "VENGEEEANCE!" he shouted as he and the Reapers then disappeared in a red light. Sion snorted and then waved Oblivion before turning around to stare off into the city. "Man I hope Seth is alright" he said.
Seth was locked in fierce mortal combat with Rashkor that peaked with him being impaled by one of the axes. Seth spat up blood before kicking the Beast Tamer in the face sending him crashing into a wall. Seth groaned, pulling the axe out before throwing it to the ground. Rashkor soon approached laughing as he clapped his hands. "That's it Seth! That's the man I remember. Do you recall our duel in Romania? You severed my arm and I pierced your heart. We both nearly died and yet here we stand. Why? Fate! You were fated to hate me, despise me, loath me. It's made you stronger, gave you focus and kept you going. Until this point, where you finally die by my hands" he said.
Seth wiped his mouth, "This ain't over. I can still fight" he declared grabbing his sword and assuming a battle stance as Rashkor grinned. However he then shifted to a fierce scowl .
"Alright alright fine, I'll go" he said. Seth froze; "Wait…is that Klaus talking to you?" he asked.
"Very astute Seth. It seems we are beckoned, Klaus has found a rather interesting little toy he wishes to experiment with. He wants us to be in attendance for his awakening" Rashkor stated as Seth squinted.
"Who?" he asked.
Rashkor grinned, "You've heard the stories. The one they say no living man can slay. The Shadow of Hell, the Harbinger of Death" he said.
Instantly, realization hit as Seth's eyes widened and he shuddered. "It…can't be. Even Klaus couldn't be stupid enough to waken that batfuck. There's a reason he was sealed for eternity. How the hell did you even find his grave?" he shouted as Rashkor simply grinned.
"Rashkor be reasonable. You of all should know the horror and madness that Klaus will be responsible for if he pulls him from that gravesite. This can't happen!" Seth shouted charging forward and preparing to slash with his sword only to have Rashkor disappear in a flash of red light.
"Fuck….FUCK!" Seth shouted stomping the ground and clenching his fist.
Meanwhile, danger was brewing as a squad of armed vampires were on the warpath. Their target: The headquarters of the Order of the Cross.
The vampires sprinted through the forest, only five minutes away from their destination. "No prisoners, do not feed from any you kill. Klaus has instructed we are to kill solely for the purpose of killing." Said the leader of this squad. He ran at the front, his subordinates flanking behind as they tore through the brush finally exiting and approaching the front entrance of the Order's sprawling estate.
As they spread out on the front lawn, weapons ready they noticed the doors open and a man slowly exit. To their surprise he didn't seem perturbed by their presence.
Vladimir stared at the vampires approaching his home; his expression cold and unreadable. The lead vampire signaled for his group to stop. "You must wish to be the first to die" he said. Vladimir did not flinch, instead, he began clapping. The vampires began staring; first at Vladimir then each other.
"Congratulations. You lot are the first bloodsuckers in over 100 years to set foot here. The Sokolov mansion hasn't seen vampire invaders on its doorsteps since the time of my ancestors." Vladimir complimented folding his arms behind his back. The lead vampire chuckled and aimed a pistol directly at Vladimir's head.
"Then unfortunate for you, it seems we shall also be the last" he said preparing to fire. However he found himself unable to move. He tried squeezing the trigger only to find his finger unable to press. His whole body was likewise bound. "What?" he said causing his men to slightly panic. Vladimir narrowed his eyes. "Did you honestly think you could just come here, destroy my home and be on your merry way. Fools. I will show you why the Order of the Cross has withstood the test of time and sent the forces of darkness back to their grave. Whenever you are ready, Walter" he said.
The lead vampire blinked and was then sliced to bloody ribbons in a massive heap. His subordinates panicked, aiming their weapons as they watched their leader fall in a gory heap. They saw several flashes of light in the air before it retracted behind Vladimir. Walter approached from behind, his hand outstretched as he controlled his micro fiber wires with an odd smirk.
"Tch, oh my. I think I'm beginning to feel my age. I only intended to cut off his head." He said causing Vladimir to laugh. From behind them, Master Sato stepped out into the front as Vladimir immediately tensed. "Stand back Vladimir." He said as Vladimir complied.
Master Sato, dressed in an ankle length black kimono draped across his shoulder, black pants, a navy blue long sleeved thermal walked calmly to the vampires. He carried a long black walking stick which was slightly curved.
The vampires began chuckling, questioning what this old man were capable of. "Looking to die old fart?" one said and aimed his weapon. Immediately, all the vampires froze and began choking and coughing as searing pain shot through their bodies causing them to convulse on the ground in agony.
"Never cease to amaze me, how the power of God can fell even the foulest of demons" Master Sato commented. He then gestured to four key points surrounding the front lawn. Each point formed a rectangular perimeter marked off by a tall cross held in the ground by two large stakes. "A holy barrier, no unclean thing can leave or exit. It is just us now, no collateral damage." Master Sato said raising his walking cane.
Vladimir watched, a strange smile creeping to his face. Integra and Rosette approached, exiting the mansion. However Rosette was stopped by Vladimir as she attempted to intervene.
"Watch and learn." He stated simply.
The vampires spread out, encircling Master Sato. Closing his eyes he waited as four charged forward and jumped into the air attempting to pounce. What happened next shocked everyone save for Vladimir.
With one motion he whirled around, his kimono billowing with each movement as he batted the vampires aside. Spinning to the right he gripped his cane tightly, pulled on the handle and revealed this was no ordinary cane. Master Sato wielded a shirasaya; a sword hidden in a wooden cane. With a quick slicing motion he decapitated two of the vampires before dashing forward and slicing the remaining two to ribbons. Blood and entrails spilled to the ground as he waved his sword and slowly sheathed it. The remaining vampires panicked and began opening fire. Master Sato sprinted, evading gunfire and slashing through more of the vampires, reducing them to bloody paste. Integra, Walter and Rosette watched, absolutely stunned. Here was a human, let alone an elderly one effortlessly dispatching a wave of vampires. And to add the disbelief, these were super powered vampires fed demon blood. Integra narrowed her eyes; he was no ordinary human.
More vampires fell to Master Sato's blade. He continued slicing and cutting them to pieces. One vampire tried desperately to shoot him only for him to be sliced through the stomach before being cut in half vertically as blood splashed unto his comrade who was then decapitated. Body parts began littering the ground as blood pooled. Finally, only four remained. Horrified and panicking they dropped their weapons as Master Sato approached, his sword held low.
"What the…WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU?" they shouted in fear. Master Sato cocked his head. "Me? Why I am.." he said trailing off. Master Sato shouted and sprinted forward, cutting the vampires down to pieces and grunting as blood splattered to the ground. With a single wave he sheathed his sword and cracked his neck.
"Just a traveling swordsman, nothing more" he said turning back over to Vladimir and nodding. Master Sato then deactivated the holy barrier as he sighed and began walking back. Suddenly he froze, wincing in pain as Vladimir ran over. "Sensei what's wrong?" he asked concerned.
"….I threw out my back. I really am getting old boy" he said snickering as Vladimir's face dropped.
With the headquarters safely guarded the fighting in St. Petersburg reached the breaking point. Klaus' top agents had withdrawn from the battle, leaving behind the main brunt of his army. The vampires and Ghouls thus took to one objective: Burning Palace Square to the ground. The vampire horde began assaulting the famed area with fierce indignation. They continued pouring in with one goal: A fight to the finish. One way or another, this would end it all.
The wolf pack along with Dexter, and soon finally joined by Nero, Dante, Alucard , Seras, Sion and Seth fought with every ounce of their strength.
Sergei and Alex joined Raul, Karl and Nero, firing from their weapons. They had formed several barricades to funnel the attacking vampire army.
Sion slashed with Oblivion while Seth blocked gunfire with his shield. Alucard cackled wildly, firing from his two handguns as Seras wielded her Harkonnen cannon, causing massive explosions which razed the ground.
"Don't give up! Whatever happen DO NOT give your position. Stand and fight to the end!" Dexter shouted to several of the soldiers who shouted back.
Kathy fired from her Revolvers, pausing to reload as Raven covered her with oppressive gunfire. Kathy then stared off into the night sky. "Michael…please be alright" she said returning to the battle.
And alright he was. Fast approaching St. Petersburg was a very needed source of aid.
"Have you what you need Michael?"
"Indeed. I appreciate you listening to my plea"
"There is no need to thank me. You have proven loyal to this nation and have served Vladimir without question. I can think of no finer man to deliver this package. Godspeed Michael"
"Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister" Michael said placing his radio away. Looking up to the sky he saw dozens of stealth bombers and fighter jets fast approaching over the river and port and heading for Palace Square. Gripping his sword tightly Michael stared across the battleground, perched atop a crumbling building.
"Hang on. Kathy, Raul, everyone. I'm coming" he said and jumped down, sprinting on the streets to the aid of his comrades.
And lastly…as a special treat…
New York City…
He was perched way above the bustling streets below. Kazuya kneeled over the ledge, keeping catlike balance despite the peril of how high he had climbed. With his cloak blowing gently in the evening wind he reached behind and pulled out a pair of high powered binoculars. Gazing into them he zoomed in to one of the office buildings below. There, his target awaited.
In a plush office sitting in a large chair, Connor O'Brian was on the phone conducting business for his company. He owned a massive Fortune 500 company specializing in developing experimental military grade technology. His business dealings however masked a darker and more wicked reality.
Connor, was in reality a sick and vile pedophile. He used his opulence to fund several child pornography and sex slave rings, kidnapping and forcing boys and girls into this depraved business. Connor himself frequently used his power to purchase teenaged boys and make them his personal sex objects. No one knew the truth of his disgusting habits.
No one except Kazuya. Since his arrival in New York, Kazuya had been learning all he can about Connor and his 'business'. He finally set his sight on killing him.
Connor used a private security firm as his personal body guard. About 20 armed men patrolled the two floors of his company's office. Connor kicked up both feet on the table and leaned back, content with tonight's business dealings.
If only he knew that tonight, the only business dealt would be that of vengeance and punishment.
Kazuya had enough, the time was now. He sported new weaponry and equipment. On his inner forearms he wielded four thin slender but deathly sharp throwing knives strapped to a Velcro brace. On top his right forearm he wielded a two barreled silenced cannon which fired high caliber hollow point ammunition.
He wore a bullet proof body armor formed in a micro fiber pull over vest. The material used was made of material which would stop most high caliber gunfire as well as protection from sharp blades while most importantly, not weighing him down. Kazuya still wielded his trademark sword which was tied to his waist by a red belt. Wearing a black tight fitting long sleeved shirt, black pants and boots and fingerless gloves Kazuya prepared the final piece of his outfit.
He placed on his porcelain mask, fitting it securely. His mask was upgraded, with micro technology within giving him higher levels of depth perception and clarity as well as granting different modes of vision including nighttime, thermal and even infrared.
Kazuya stood to full height, rotating his neck before breathing in deeply. Then he spread his arms out to the side, gazed down and jumped.
Kazuya fell at a tremendous rate, quickly gaining speed and velocity as he plummeted down, his clothes flapping in the wake. In his free fall he took his right arm, aiming it for Connor's office. He then had his mask quickly analyze the nearest point. Kazuya aimed his wrist cannon and fired, deploying a grappling line which would allow him to swing into the nearby offices.
Deploying the line Kazuya gripped tightly with both hands as he swung around to the northeast side of the building. Heading straight for the window Kazuya continued swinging before disengaging now soaring straight for the nearest window just as a guard walked by. Kazuya braced as he crashed through, knocking the man to the floor and rolled to a stop. Slowly rising he shook bits of glass off his body as he then looked up. Three armed men fast approached, guns bared as they shouted and swore.
"I have a message for your Boss" Kazuya state lowly slowly pulling out one of the knives as the men took aim.
"Pray" he said and began his attack.
End Chapter
Stay tuned folks! Big stuff to come. Thanks for reading!