GetBackers Fan Fiction ❯ Sightless ❯ Chapter 10 ( Chapter 10 )
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By: HeavenlyAnimeAngel-Amaterasu 
Anime/Manga: GetBackers Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Supernatural / Hentai / Action | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 08.22.2005 | Pages: 5 | Words: 5.3K | Visits: 438 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: GetBackers Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Supernatural / Hentai / Action | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 08.22.2005 | Pages: 5 | Words: 5.3K | Visits: 438 | Status: Completed
Sightless
Chapter 10
A younger 16 year old Ban sat on the porch outside watching the rain fall. His blue eyes seemed dull and vacant compared to their normal look of life.
He was in a black kimono with a snake riding up the sleeves. In his hands was a white shirt with four tails. He held onto the shirt tightly as he stared into the rain.
A white hair girl came and sat beside Ban, hugging him by his shoulders.
"It's alright, Ban-kun...she's in a better place. She was trying to protect us. She did good."
"Ame-chan shouldn't have done that..." Ban whispered, not hearing his own words. "Celeste-chan, she didn't have to..."
"Ban-kun...she did what she had to. Aleera has gotten Thiras ready for the fight....You need to get ready also." Celeste said as she stood. "I'll gather your outfit."
Ban didn't look up when she left. He sat staring out into the rain. His eyes suddenly narrowed into slits as he stood. 'He will pay for killing
Ame.' Ban looked at his right arm in which the Serpent Bearer slept. 'I will make sure he pays.'
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"I was ten when Kerasi was born. So by the time I had to fight Thiras I was 16. There was a fight with Thiras and another person. It ended with Thiras getting wild and killing her. So, trusting in my skills, Aleera hurried the preparations for our fight." Ban explained. "I was to subdue Thiras at all costs. He was 23 and I was 16. Some fair fight."
"Such an age difference. They expected you to win?" Kazuki asked. Ban nodded.
"When I fought Thiras, he was beyond wild. He was crazy. He almost harmed his own child and wife. That's when I knew I had to take it away from everyone. So, I fled. Thiras followed. On the cliffs near the Nanzen-ji Temple, that's where I summoned Degei."
"How, though? Someone couldn't just summon a god out of the blue like That?" Shido asked.
"You're right. I barely understand what happened before everything went blank. All I know is that though I have poison antidotes in my blood, I was poisoned by Thiras. I had multiple wounds, all were bleeding profusely. I remember a voice whispering in my head and that's it...I blanked out." Ban told. "I came to when Celeste found me on the edge of the cliff, laying in my own blood. Thankfully Mirai was there, because the cliff started to break off and I was too weak to get up."
"Ban...with the statues...how strong will Thiras be?" Himiko asked.
"I don't want to think of the possibilities." Ban replied. "What I do know is that Aleera wants all of you to be trained in ways similar to the Midou Clan."
"Why?" Ginji asked.
"I think I know..." Kazuki said. "Thiras is a Midou, he will most likely use the techniques he learned from childhood. Learning them, will give us a chance to fight him more effectively and efficiently."
"Exactly." Himiko said. "I know few of the techniques, but not enough to go up against Thiras."
"Then I guess we have no choice." Shido said.
"What of Hestia and her hatred of you?" Kazuki asked.
"I am rightfully the heir because of acquiring Ascelpius. She doesn't like the fact a male member, who has powers of a witch, is the heir. Not only that, Hestia was always greedy for power. Her sorcerery is based on deception and strength. She has no finesse, grace, or speed with her spells."
"Some sorceress," Shido snorted. Himiko laughed slightly and nodded.
"Yea...but as Ban said, she's his aunt. He doesn't like to hurt family." She said. Shido shrugged. He could relate with that. He was sure Kazuki and Ginji could too.
"It's settled then. Tomorrow you begin training..." Ban said. Everyone nodded and started to head inside.
"Alright then!" Ginji smiled
Shido stuck his hands in his pockets. "Let's get inside before it rains." Kazuki, Shido, and Himiko went inside as Ginji stayed with Ban.
"Ban-chan?"
"Hm?" Ban raised an eyebrow as he turned to Ginji. The blonde haired man looked into the blue eyes that stared unseeing into his brown eyes. He walked to Ban and wrapped his arms around the man.
"Ginji?" Ban wrapped his arms around the man. "What's wrong?"
"Ban...you said that the 'S' in GetBackers means you're never alone." Ginji said.
"It does, I don't see--"
"Why are you trying to take on everything?" He asked against Ban's shoulder. Ban's eyes widened slightly. Ginji was right...Ban was taking on the burden of his family alone. He kept Ginji in the dark about them, what he was, and of Thiras. Ban cursed and hugged Ginji back. "I want to help you..." He whispered.
"Ginji..." Ban tilted Ginji's head up by his chin. "Don't worry about it. You are going to help now. I won't leave you out anymore."
"Ban...what they said of the snake god..." Ginji asked looked into Ban's eyes.
"If Degei does take over...I swear it Ginji I will come back to you." Ban said as he leaned down and brushed his lips against Ginji's lips. "Will you stand by me during the ceremonies?" Ban whispered against his lips. Ginji smiled at Ban's request. He was asking him if he'd be Ban's lover.
"Does this answer your question?" Ginji asked as he pulled down into a kiss. Ban's arms tightened around Ginji's body. He moaned as Ginji nibbled on his lower lip. The blonde slipped his tongue into Ban's mouth, wrapping his around Ban’s own. The brunette moaned as Ginji's hands held his hips as his assault in his mouth continued. Smirking, he pulled away from Ban when he was breathless.
"Yes...I think this does..." Ban smiled at Ginji.
"Good..." Ginji kissed Ban again before pulling away. "Come on...you said you were going tuck Kerasi in."
"Right..." Ban said as he turned and headed in holding Ginji's hand. When they got to Kerasi's room Ginji tried to let go of Ban's hand.
"No...She would want you in there. She likes you." Ban smiled as he opened the door.
Kerasi was at her desk with a small light on. Ban pulled Ginji forward towards Kerasi. Ginji blinked and walked toward her. He looked over her shoulder and gasped in surprise. Kerasi turned and smiled at Ginji.
"You like?" She asked.
"I didn't know you could draw like that." Ginji replied as Ban slowly made his way to the bed. Ginji stared at the picture of himself. It was just a sketch but he could tell a lot of effort went into it. He was giving the peace sign while wearing some kind of clothing that Ginji only assumed was traditional in the Midou family.
"I started this a while ago, when Tou-san told me about the Limitless Fortress retrieval." Kerasi said.
"Have you ever seen a picture of me?" Ginji blinked.
"Nope, but the way Tou-san describes you...I could imagine." She smiled.
"The way Ban-chan describes me?" Ginji looked at Ban. The other retriever had his head turned away and was blushing. Kerasi giggled and put her pencil down. She walked over to Ban and jumped into bed. Ban smiled as she wiggled her way under her covers.
"Just like I promised, I'm tucking you in bed." Ban said as he lifted the blankets to Kerasi's chin. He leaned down and kissed her forehead.
"Will I see you tomorrow morning?" Kerasi asked. Ban smiled. He brushed some of her hair aside with practiced ease.
"I'm not sure...you know Aleera." He replied. "But you will see Ginji and his friends. I'm sure if you bug monkey boy enough, he'll call his animals." Kerasi giggled and looked at Ginji.
"Ginji-san...you agreed to be with Tou-san?" Kerasi asked. Ginji smiled and walked to Ban.
"Yes, I did." Ginji said as he grabbed one of Ban's hands.
"Good, Tou-san always told me he loved you. That he would...die...for you." Kerasi said as her eyes drifted close. Ginji turned to Ban as he stood. He led Ginji out into the hallway leaving Kerasi to sleep.
"Ban-chan..."
"What she said is true..." Ban turned to Ginji. "I would die for you, Ginji."
"I know Ban-chan..." Ginji wrapped his arms around Ban. "I know..." Ban felt tears on his neck. Ban sighed and hugged Ginji back.
"It’s okay..." Ban lifted Ginji a bit so he could walk to his room. Ginji's legs automatically wrapped around Ban's waist as Ban held him up. "I'll always be here Ginji..." Ban said as he entered his room. He walked to his bed and laid Ginji down.
"Ban-chan...I don't want you to be alone..." Ginji said. Ban stayed on top of Ginji and smiled.
"You're an idiot..." He said before attacking Ginji's neck with kisses. The man under Ban moaned as he sucked on the side of his neck.
"Ban-chan..." Moan. "What are..." Mewing. "…You doing?"
Ban pulled away and ran his fingers over the tender skin on Ginji's neck.
"Leaving my mark..." He said. "Like you said, I'm yours...and you're mine. Just making it obvious." Ginji chuckled and put his hands in Ban's hair.
"That's right...you're mine." Ban laughed as Ginji made a poor attempt to growl. He smiled. "Stay with me tonight..." Ginji asked.
"Ginji..."
"Just for tonight...." He begged, pulling Ban down till his lips where just a whisper away. Ban's breathing hitched as Ginji's hips lifted into his.
'Ginji...stop seducing my grandson.'
Ginji pouted and held Ban tighter when he tried to move. 'I want him to stay...'
'Ginji-chan, you must understand. He needs to train for not only your sake, but his. It might give him the edge he needs to survive a battle with Thiras.' Aleera said in his mind.
Ginji frowned. Ban was pushing himself up away from the lightning user.
"She's right Ginji..." Ban said.
'Listen Ginji, this part is for your ears only. Ban is worried that he might not be able to protect you. He is the one that asked me for the training. You must understand that your lover cares deeply enough that he would shoulder the world of burdens that plague you both.' Ginji's frowned deepened. 'My dear Ginji, you will have your Jagan user warming your bed sooner than you think.' Ginji blushed as Aleera chuckled.
"Ginji..." Ban raised his hand to the other's face. "Are you alright?"
"Yeah..." Ginji let go of Ban. Ban frowned and stood up. Ginji turned his head away from Ban as he went to the door.
"Ginji...I'm sorry..." Ban whispered before leaving.
'Do not worry Ginji-chan. But there is something I should tell you.' Aleera said to the young man. 'Degei has an infatuation with Ban and his body. It has been years since Degei last showed himself, but I have a theory. He's been hoping to get back to Ban. You must understand that Ban is unique.'
"How so?" Ginji whispered as he stared at the wall.
'He is the first male to have the power of the Serpent Bearer, his grip, and the Jagan. His mother disowned him and his father left him. He was a young boy when striving to survive in a family that reject him for his powers. When Degei entered his body he saw Ban's will to live above all that. His will to survive through everything. This is Ban's strength and Degei will be trying to return to it to feed off it.' Aleera explained.
"What do you mean?" Ginji sat up.
'If Ban's will to survive and live is drained by the god, Ban himself will die. You see...his will to live and survive makes him who he is. He will be nothing like the Ban you know now. If Degei does take over his body, he will do what he wishes with Ban's lover. He knows this and would rather not have Degei appear at all. So he will train to be stronger...for you.' Aleera said sadly.
"What will he do with me?"
'As Ban's lover, the heir's lover...you become bond to everything Ban does. If Ban wants to do something for the family, you must agree to it and help him achieve his goal. Like to defeat Thiras...you will also be trained and you will help Ban do it.'
"But Ban said..."
'He says that so you think you will not have to help. So you do not worry. Ginji-chan...You are now linked to Ban. In the same sense that I am linked to my family. I will teach you how to use it tomorrow with Ban. I must go now, Ban's here.' Aleera's presences faded from Ginji's mind.
"Aleera...?" Ginji blinked trying to focus on that presences but it didn't work. He frowned. The god wanted Ban's body; he would drain Ban of his will. 'Then he will be able to do what he wishes with me?' Ginji didn't like that idea. He guessed when he agreed to be Ban's lover, he agreed to something deeper.
"Ginji..." He looked up to see Shido and Kazuki at his door.
"Shido? Kazu...what are you doing here?" Ginji asked standing up from the bed.
"We are going to do some spying..." Shido said with a smirk. Ginji blinked.
"Nogi came to Shido worried about you. Said that we can spy on Ban's training if we are quiet." Kazuki clarified.
"Oh..."
"Well let's go..." Kazuki said walking in and grabbing Ginji. Shido smirked and pushed Ginji down the hallway with Kazuki.
Opening her door, Kerasi smiled at the retreating figures. 'Ginji-chan is good for Tou-san...he'll make Tou-san less serious.'
'That he will, Kerasi...now go back to bed.'
'Yes hibaba.' Kerasi chuckled and closed her door going back to bed.
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The sixteen year old heir panted as he held his hands in front of him. His brother, though older, was wild in his fighting, where as Ban was more skilled. They were before a cliff, trying to regain their breaths.
"Dear brother, why do you fight when you know you can't win." Thiras asked.
"I fight for Ame! I fought to survive...I am not going to lose to you!" Ban shouted his anger. "You killed her! Why!?"
"Ame was in my way. I had to eliminate the pest." Thiras smirked. Ban grinded his teeth. "Annoying, that’s what she was. Always caring and doing things for the family. Too bad she passed her powers on to someone else."
"What are you talking about?" Ban asked.
"Ame was a fool. She was just like you Ban. The two-kilogram grip and the Jagan. She passed both off to someone else before she died. To who, I have yet to find that out." Thiras grinned. Ban stood up a bit coming out of his stance.
"What..."
"Don't you know the rule little brother? If you defeat the heir or mistress of the house before you, you take their powers. Ame was selfish and sent hers out into the world." Thiras said.
"Take their powers..." Ban murmured looking down. Thiras smirked and attacked Ban.
Two stars streaked across the sky as a yell of pain resounded through the air.
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Ban grunted as he landed on the floor roughly.
"Get up and concentrate!" Aleera glared at Ban. Teshimine was leaning against a wall behind Aleera watching. "Do you think that you'll be able to defeat Thiras like this?"
"Shut up you old hag." Ban said as he got up into a crouching stance. His head turned toward where Celeste was standing. "Continue..."
Celeste turned toward Aleera.
"Do as the Heir asks." Aleera told Celeste. The other woman nodded and got into a stance. She began to circle Ban. He turned his head, keeping his ears open, listening to her footfalls. Ban was suddenly blocking Celeste's attacks. He did a backhand spring, kicking Celeste in the chin, knocking her away. He was once again in his low crouching stance glaring toward Celeste.
"That's better..." Celeste said as she rubbed her jaw.
"No it isn't." Aleera said. "Use your speed Ban. I know that your blindness is slowing you down but remember what I taught you. Rely on the eyes of Ascelpius. Your speed is your advantage to Thiras's brute force." Ban nodded once. "Ready?"
"Let's get on with it."
"Pull your punches Ban, if you can't give a hard attack while restraining, you will not succeed." Aleera said. "Build strength while restraining, you will surpass your strength when you release."
"Fine," Ban changed his stance into a standing one with one hand raised behind his head and the other out in front of him.
"Good, commence!" Aleera shouted and the two were at it again.
Teshimine shook his head slightly but continued to watch. Aleera was tough, but was also correct when she trained Ban. Right to the point, that she was.
Ginji frowned as he peeked into the dojo to see Ban thrown into the wall by Celeste. Shido and Kazuki were over him watching also. Supposedly, Ban's training started at midnight. It took them about an hour of wandering around the enormously large estate to find the right building.
"He's not trying..." Shido said.
"I know...it seems as though he's pulling his punches." Kazuki whispered.
"Why, though?" Ginji looked up at Kazuki.
"Well, my guess is because Aleera told him to. It must be to strengthen him somehow." He explained.
"Up!" Aleera yelled at Ban. "You aren't finished." He stumbled to his feet and got into a different stance. "This time, Celeste is the only one allowed to use powers. Evade and attack."
"Are you sure, Aleera?" Celeste asked as she raised her hands.
"Just do it Celeste, it's not going to kill me." Ban replied. Celeste frowned and spun her hands in the air.
Ban's ear twitched slightly as he heard the high pitch sound slicing through air. He dropped into a roll and dodged the blade of sound. Soon another, and then another came. He managed to dodge them all but not get any closer to Celeste.
Aleera gave an irritated sigh before plunging into Ban's mind.
'Get closer to her!' She scolded. 'You'll never win like this!'
"Shut up!" Ban said out loud as he rolled diagonal toward Celeste, gaining a few feet toward his cousin while evading her power.
'Then proceed with the attack. What if this was Thiras toying with you? What if Ginji was in trouble while you were delaying? You are better than this!' Aleera said sternly. 'Now attack!'
Ban rolled out of the way again before disappearing completely. Celeste stopped her attack, blinking. She tried to look for Ban but couldn't find him. His presences appeared behind her while his body came from her front. She bent backwards as his fist swiped over her.
"Close-combat!" Aleera said. Ban grinned and continued his onslaught. Celeste maneuvered her way from her low stance. Soon they were in an all out fight.
Ban tried a leg sweep. Celeste jumped over it and raised her arms, blocking the kick he produced with the momentum from the swipe. She then grabbed his leg and tried to elbow him. Ban grabbed her elbow and jumped up to kick her with his other leg. Celeste let his one leg go and raised her arm, blocking as she stumbled back. Ban moved quickly and got a punch in at her stomach before she changed her style and chopped at his neck. Ban ducked under the chop and rolled out of the way. Celeste kicked her leg back at Ban. He jumped over her leg. He grabbed her shoulders and flipped over her. He put his foot to her back and tossed her over his head. He flipped up and turned toward Celeste. She got up and dashed toward Ban with her fists raised. She came down on him with a flurry of fists. Ban grabbed one of her arms and twisted it while kneeling down to apply more pressure. Celeste raised her knee and caught Ban in the cheek, sending him onto his ass. She quickly kicked him onto his back and straddled his waist. Raising her fist, she punched Ban; she continued to punch him even though Ban raised his arms to block.
"Ginji!"
Ban's eyes widened as he heard two voices call out before Celeste was thrown from his waist.
Teshimine rushed over to Celeste and helped her up. Celeste groaned as she stood up. She wiped the sweat off her brow as she looked at Ginji. He was over Ban glaring at her. She thought he looked like a possessive animal protecting his property.
"Ginji?" Ban panted in a whisper.
Ginji looked down at Ban. He was sweating from all his training and breathing hard. In Ginji's eyes he looked absolutely gorgeous. His clothing was sticking to his body, molding in all the right places. Ban's face was that of confusion as he reached out to touch Ginji's face. Ginji leaned into Ban’s hand, his body relaxing under the touch.
Aleera watched with a slightly amused face. It was nearly two in the morning; it has been an hour since she sensed Ginji by the door. All in all, she was testing him seeing if he'd make a move to help Ban. This confirmed her fears and hopes. Aleera glanced at Shido and Kazuki as they stood by the door. Ginji will go far to protect Ban, but he might get in the way.
Teshimine looked at the elder woman. "Aleera...I think that's enough for tonight. Celeste and Ban are tired and--"
"Weariness is only an obstacle that needs to be beaten." Aleera said looking at her bodyguard. She turned to Ginji and got an idea. She glanced at Celeste.
'Follow my lead Celeste...and tell Teshimine to keep Kazuki and Shido back.' Celeste looked at Aleera with a questionable look before whispering to Teshimine. He nodded and moved back to the wall near Shido and Kazuki. 'Prepare for the worst...' Aleera warned as she reached inside obi while walking to Ginji and Ban. Using speed that is similar to Ban's, she pulled Ginji off of her grandson and was at the other end of the dojo with a knife to his throat.
Shido growled and stepped forward with Kazuki only to be stopped. Teshimine leaned his back against the door. "Watch...you'll see why."
Ban's eyes widened as he felt Ginji removed from him. His senses flared as he felt Ginji's presences beside Aleera's. Ascelpius was whispering to him that Aleera had a knife at Ginji's throat. Flipping up, Ban glared at Aleera and began toward her, his aura flaring out angrily. He was suddenly thrown onto his back by a sound wave.
"What are you doing, Celeste?" Ban hissed at his cousin as onto his feet.
"You've got to go through me to get to him, Ban." Celeste explained as she stepped between Ban and Aleera. "How would you like to tango, dear cousin?"
"I'll rip you in half Celeste...weapons or no weapons. Aleera's rules or not, you are in my way." Ban growled at her.
"Fine...Aleera's rules, Sword Combat." Celeste looked at the two wooden shinai as they came sailing over with a small noise. Ban raised his hand and caught his with ease. Celeste caught hers and looked at Ban. Her eyes widened as she barely had time to block his attack.
"You're too slow to be my tango partner Celeste." Ban pressed the wooden sword against Celeste's and pushed her back. "Give me a challenge Celeste." The look in his eyes told Celeste that he was serious. Celeste pushed against Ban's sword before twirling away. She immediately tried to attack him with the sword only to have it block. Ban proceeded to elbow Celeste and then attack her with the shinai. The wooden sword hit her in the side causing her to stumble to the side.
"Aleera...what are you doing?" Ginji whispered. Aleera held him tightly as she watched Ban.
"Look... See how he fights now with you in danger?" Aleera asked. Ginji turned to Ban to see him fighting with precision and deadly accuracy. "He loves you dearly, but you can't get in the way of his training like you did."
Ban met Celeste block for block and attack for attack. He finally managed to push Celeste's sword to the side and backhanded her away from his as he moved toward Aleera. Celeste turned to Ban and sent a sound wave toward him. It pushed against him before Ban raised his arm and threw it to the side. He turned to Celeste and glared at her.
"I dare fight against you...heir." She said as she stood tall.
"I don't want to fight..." Ban said as he turned back to Aleera...back to Ginji.
"Too Bad!" Celeste knocked Ban down from the back. She held the shinai across his shoulders as she sat on his back. "Do you forfeit?"
"Screw you..." Ban said as he grabbed Celeste and flipped her over his head. "Stop getting in my way."
"Get used to things being in your way." Celeste said as she flung her leg up, kicking him in the back of the head. She rolled away and got into a low crouch. Ban stood and glared at her.
"You are delaying Ban!" Aleera said. 'Ginji let me prick your finger...' Ginji nodded and held up his hand. Aleera pricked Ginji's finger. 'Now smear the blood at your neck.' Ginji did as he was told and watched Ban sniff the air.
"Aleera..." His voice was deeper as he hissed it. He walked toward her with only a shinai in his way.
"I'm not through, Ban." Celeste said.
"Yes...you are..." Ban surged forward and grabbed Celeste by her neck and raised her off the ground.
Teshimine pushed himself off the wall and uncrossed his arms. "Celeste!"
"It's over Celeste, stop trying to interfere." Ban said as he dropped the shinai. Celeste's eyes seemed to widen as Ban's calm voice stopped. This was the calm that she heard when Ban came to the house after killing Yamato. She put her hands to his shoulders and let her power of sound run through his body. Ban's hand tightened as the waves racked his body.
"Why aren't you in pain?" Celeste asked.
"You misunderstand the position I hold Celeste." Ban replied before he threw Celeste into the wall. She gasped in pain as she made a crater in the wall. Teshimine raced over to Celeste and picked her up. She winced and opened her eyes.
"Aleera, stop this..." Celeste said to elder woman. "Before his edge is reached."
"What's happening, Celeste?" Kazuki asked as he kneeled beside her.
"Ban...this was how he was after he killed Yamato." The white haired woman whispered. "Aleera must let Ginji go or else something might happen." Teshimine picked Celeste up and looked at Ban. His aura was raging with frustration as he advanced on Aleera.
"Shido...hold Celeste." Teshimine handed Celeste to the Beast Tamer before running over to Ban. "Hey Ban..." He put a hand on Ban's shoulder. Ban spun around with his fist raised. Teshimine caught it and glared at him. "What's wrong with you?" Teshimine saw it too late and was thrown back. He looked up to see Ascelpius circling Ban's body angrily.
"Ban-chan..." Ginji whispered. Ban turned his head to Aleera before something whisked past her head. Aleera's eyes turned to see a knife embedded in the wall.
"Bringing weapons into my training lessons Ban?" She looked back at Ban.
"Always be prepared..." Ban replied smoothly as he continued forward. "Now release him...before I do something I'll regret later."
Celeste watched Ban. At least he had some control still. 'He must be at the last barrier seperating him and Degei.' The last barrier was like a double edge sword. If Ban breaks it down in his anger, Degei appears. If he doesn't, there are some consequences to it.
"As you wish..." Aleera said pushing Ginji forward. "Heir-sama..." Ginji looked at Ban who continued to glare at Aleera. 'Go to him Ginji, calm him down.' Aleera said in his mind. 'Ascelpius will let you...'
Ginji gulped and cautiously walked toward Ban. Ascelpius turned his eyes toward Ginji and went around him. Ban and Ginji were now in his protective circle.
"Ban-chan?" Ginji called as he stopped in front of his partner. His eyes widened in disbelief as Ban did something he never would.
"Shido, what does this mean?" Kazuki asked.
"Midou...he's admitting that..." Shido said slowly still in disbelief.
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The rain poured on all the figures outside as one was being rushed inside for medical treat me.
"So how will you repay us Ban?" Hestia asked. "How will you pay for our services to save Himiko?" Yamato wasn't too far away staring in disbelief as Ban did something he would never do in his life.
Dropping to his knees, Ban looked up at Hestia.
"I yield myself to save Himiko's life."
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That's all for now...yes little snippets of the past will continue.
Might do a whole chapter in the past......maybe. So yes...enjoy. Hey Crimson Vixen-darling, love you for Beta-ing!
Chapter 10
A younger 16 year old Ban sat on the porch outside watching the rain fall. His blue eyes seemed dull and vacant compared to their normal look of life.
He was in a black kimono with a snake riding up the sleeves. In his hands was a white shirt with four tails. He held onto the shirt tightly as he stared into the rain.
A white hair girl came and sat beside Ban, hugging him by his shoulders.
"It's alright, Ban-kun...she's in a better place. She was trying to protect us. She did good."
"Ame-chan shouldn't have done that..." Ban whispered, not hearing his own words. "Celeste-chan, she didn't have to..."
"Ban-kun...she did what she had to. Aleera has gotten Thiras ready for the fight....You need to get ready also." Celeste said as she stood. "I'll gather your outfit."
Ban didn't look up when she left. He sat staring out into the rain. His eyes suddenly narrowed into slits as he stood. 'He will pay for killing
Ame.' Ban looked at his right arm in which the Serpent Bearer slept. 'I will make sure he pays.'
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"I was ten when Kerasi was born. So by the time I had to fight Thiras I was 16. There was a fight with Thiras and another person. It ended with Thiras getting wild and killing her. So, trusting in my skills, Aleera hurried the preparations for our fight." Ban explained. "I was to subdue Thiras at all costs. He was 23 and I was 16. Some fair fight."
"Such an age difference. They expected you to win?" Kazuki asked. Ban nodded.
"When I fought Thiras, he was beyond wild. He was crazy. He almost harmed his own child and wife. That's when I knew I had to take it away from everyone. So, I fled. Thiras followed. On the cliffs near the Nanzen-ji Temple, that's where I summoned Degei."
"How, though? Someone couldn't just summon a god out of the blue like That?" Shido asked.
"You're right. I barely understand what happened before everything went blank. All I know is that though I have poison antidotes in my blood, I was poisoned by Thiras. I had multiple wounds, all were bleeding profusely. I remember a voice whispering in my head and that's it...I blanked out." Ban told. "I came to when Celeste found me on the edge of the cliff, laying in my own blood. Thankfully Mirai was there, because the cliff started to break off and I was too weak to get up."
"Ban...with the statues...how strong will Thiras be?" Himiko asked.
"I don't want to think of the possibilities." Ban replied. "What I do know is that Aleera wants all of you to be trained in ways similar to the Midou Clan."
"Why?" Ginji asked.
"I think I know..." Kazuki said. "Thiras is a Midou, he will most likely use the techniques he learned from childhood. Learning them, will give us a chance to fight him more effectively and efficiently."
"Exactly." Himiko said. "I know few of the techniques, but not enough to go up against Thiras."
"Then I guess we have no choice." Shido said.
"What of Hestia and her hatred of you?" Kazuki asked.
"I am rightfully the heir because of acquiring Ascelpius. She doesn't like the fact a male member, who has powers of a witch, is the heir. Not only that, Hestia was always greedy for power. Her sorcerery is based on deception and strength. She has no finesse, grace, or speed with her spells."
"Some sorceress," Shido snorted. Himiko laughed slightly and nodded.
"Yea...but as Ban said, she's his aunt. He doesn't like to hurt family." She said. Shido shrugged. He could relate with that. He was sure Kazuki and Ginji could too.
"It's settled then. Tomorrow you begin training..." Ban said. Everyone nodded and started to head inside.
"Alright then!" Ginji smiled
Shido stuck his hands in his pockets. "Let's get inside before it rains." Kazuki, Shido, and Himiko went inside as Ginji stayed with Ban.
"Ban-chan?"
"Hm?" Ban raised an eyebrow as he turned to Ginji. The blonde haired man looked into the blue eyes that stared unseeing into his brown eyes. He walked to Ban and wrapped his arms around the man.
"Ginji?" Ban wrapped his arms around the man. "What's wrong?"
"Ban...you said that the 'S' in GetBackers means you're never alone." Ginji said.
"It does, I don't see--"
"Why are you trying to take on everything?" He asked against Ban's shoulder. Ban's eyes widened slightly. Ginji was right...Ban was taking on the burden of his family alone. He kept Ginji in the dark about them, what he was, and of Thiras. Ban cursed and hugged Ginji back. "I want to help you..." He whispered.
"Ginji..." Ban tilted Ginji's head up by his chin. "Don't worry about it. You are going to help now. I won't leave you out anymore."
"Ban...what they said of the snake god..." Ginji asked looked into Ban's eyes.
"If Degei does take over...I swear it Ginji I will come back to you." Ban said as he leaned down and brushed his lips against Ginji's lips. "Will you stand by me during the ceremonies?" Ban whispered against his lips. Ginji smiled at Ban's request. He was asking him if he'd be Ban's lover.
"Does this answer your question?" Ginji asked as he pulled down into a kiss. Ban's arms tightened around Ginji's body. He moaned as Ginji nibbled on his lower lip. The blonde slipped his tongue into Ban's mouth, wrapping his around Ban’s own. The brunette moaned as Ginji's hands held his hips as his assault in his mouth continued. Smirking, he pulled away from Ban when he was breathless.
"Yes...I think this does..." Ban smiled at Ginji.
"Good..." Ginji kissed Ban again before pulling away. "Come on...you said you were going tuck Kerasi in."
"Right..." Ban said as he turned and headed in holding Ginji's hand. When they got to Kerasi's room Ginji tried to let go of Ban's hand.
"No...She would want you in there. She likes you." Ban smiled as he opened the door.
Kerasi was at her desk with a small light on. Ban pulled Ginji forward towards Kerasi. Ginji blinked and walked toward her. He looked over her shoulder and gasped in surprise. Kerasi turned and smiled at Ginji.
"You like?" She asked.
"I didn't know you could draw like that." Ginji replied as Ban slowly made his way to the bed. Ginji stared at the picture of himself. It was just a sketch but he could tell a lot of effort went into it. He was giving the peace sign while wearing some kind of clothing that Ginji only assumed was traditional in the Midou family.
"I started this a while ago, when Tou-san told me about the Limitless Fortress retrieval." Kerasi said.
"Have you ever seen a picture of me?" Ginji blinked.
"Nope, but the way Tou-san describes you...I could imagine." She smiled.
"The way Ban-chan describes me?" Ginji looked at Ban. The other retriever had his head turned away and was blushing. Kerasi giggled and put her pencil down. She walked over to Ban and jumped into bed. Ban smiled as she wiggled her way under her covers.
"Just like I promised, I'm tucking you in bed." Ban said as he lifted the blankets to Kerasi's chin. He leaned down and kissed her forehead.
"Will I see you tomorrow morning?" Kerasi asked. Ban smiled. He brushed some of her hair aside with practiced ease.
"I'm not sure...you know Aleera." He replied. "But you will see Ginji and his friends. I'm sure if you bug monkey boy enough, he'll call his animals." Kerasi giggled and looked at Ginji.
"Ginji-san...you agreed to be with Tou-san?" Kerasi asked. Ginji smiled and walked to Ban.
"Yes, I did." Ginji said as he grabbed one of Ban's hands.
"Good, Tou-san always told me he loved you. That he would...die...for you." Kerasi said as her eyes drifted close. Ginji turned to Ban as he stood. He led Ginji out into the hallway leaving Kerasi to sleep.
"Ban-chan..."
"What she said is true..." Ban turned to Ginji. "I would die for you, Ginji."
"I know Ban-chan..." Ginji wrapped his arms around Ban. "I know..." Ban felt tears on his neck. Ban sighed and hugged Ginji back.
"It’s okay..." Ban lifted Ginji a bit so he could walk to his room. Ginji's legs automatically wrapped around Ban's waist as Ban held him up. "I'll always be here Ginji..." Ban said as he entered his room. He walked to his bed and laid Ginji down.
"Ban-chan...I don't want you to be alone..." Ginji said. Ban stayed on top of Ginji and smiled.
"You're an idiot..." He said before attacking Ginji's neck with kisses. The man under Ban moaned as he sucked on the side of his neck.
"Ban-chan..." Moan. "What are..." Mewing. "…You doing?"
Ban pulled away and ran his fingers over the tender skin on Ginji's neck.
"Leaving my mark..." He said. "Like you said, I'm yours...and you're mine. Just making it obvious." Ginji chuckled and put his hands in Ban's hair.
"That's right...you're mine." Ban laughed as Ginji made a poor attempt to growl. He smiled. "Stay with me tonight..." Ginji asked.
"Ginji..."
"Just for tonight...." He begged, pulling Ban down till his lips where just a whisper away. Ban's breathing hitched as Ginji's hips lifted into his.
'Ginji...stop seducing my grandson.'
Ginji pouted and held Ban tighter when he tried to move. 'I want him to stay...'
'Ginji-chan, you must understand. He needs to train for not only your sake, but his. It might give him the edge he needs to survive a battle with Thiras.' Aleera said in his mind.
Ginji frowned. Ban was pushing himself up away from the lightning user.
"She's right Ginji..." Ban said.
'Listen Ginji, this part is for your ears only. Ban is worried that he might not be able to protect you. He is the one that asked me for the training. You must understand that your lover cares deeply enough that he would shoulder the world of burdens that plague you both.' Ginji's frowned deepened. 'My dear Ginji, you will have your Jagan user warming your bed sooner than you think.' Ginji blushed as Aleera chuckled.
"Ginji..." Ban raised his hand to the other's face. "Are you alright?"
"Yeah..." Ginji let go of Ban. Ban frowned and stood up. Ginji turned his head away from Ban as he went to the door.
"Ginji...I'm sorry..." Ban whispered before leaving.
'Do not worry Ginji-chan. But there is something I should tell you.' Aleera said to the young man. 'Degei has an infatuation with Ban and his body. It has been years since Degei last showed himself, but I have a theory. He's been hoping to get back to Ban. You must understand that Ban is unique.'
"How so?" Ginji whispered as he stared at the wall.
'He is the first male to have the power of the Serpent Bearer, his grip, and the Jagan. His mother disowned him and his father left him. He was a young boy when striving to survive in a family that reject him for his powers. When Degei entered his body he saw Ban's will to live above all that. His will to survive through everything. This is Ban's strength and Degei will be trying to return to it to feed off it.' Aleera explained.
"What do you mean?" Ginji sat up.
'If Ban's will to survive and live is drained by the god, Ban himself will die. You see...his will to live and survive makes him who he is. He will be nothing like the Ban you know now. If Degei does take over his body, he will do what he wishes with Ban's lover. He knows this and would rather not have Degei appear at all. So he will train to be stronger...for you.' Aleera said sadly.
"What will he do with me?"
'As Ban's lover, the heir's lover...you become bond to everything Ban does. If Ban wants to do something for the family, you must agree to it and help him achieve his goal. Like to defeat Thiras...you will also be trained and you will help Ban do it.'
"But Ban said..."
'He says that so you think you will not have to help. So you do not worry. Ginji-chan...You are now linked to Ban. In the same sense that I am linked to my family. I will teach you how to use it tomorrow with Ban. I must go now, Ban's here.' Aleera's presences faded from Ginji's mind.
"Aleera...?" Ginji blinked trying to focus on that presences but it didn't work. He frowned. The god wanted Ban's body; he would drain Ban of his will. 'Then he will be able to do what he wishes with me?' Ginji didn't like that idea. He guessed when he agreed to be Ban's lover, he agreed to something deeper.
"Ginji..." He looked up to see Shido and Kazuki at his door.
"Shido? Kazu...what are you doing here?" Ginji asked standing up from the bed.
"We are going to do some spying..." Shido said with a smirk. Ginji blinked.
"Nogi came to Shido worried about you. Said that we can spy on Ban's training if we are quiet." Kazuki clarified.
"Oh..."
"Well let's go..." Kazuki said walking in and grabbing Ginji. Shido smirked and pushed Ginji down the hallway with Kazuki.
Opening her door, Kerasi smiled at the retreating figures. 'Ginji-chan is good for Tou-san...he'll make Tou-san less serious.'
'That he will, Kerasi...now go back to bed.'
'Yes hibaba.' Kerasi chuckled and closed her door going back to bed.
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The sixteen year old heir panted as he held his hands in front of him. His brother, though older, was wild in his fighting, where as Ban was more skilled. They were before a cliff, trying to regain their breaths.
"Dear brother, why do you fight when you know you can't win." Thiras asked.
"I fight for Ame! I fought to survive...I am not going to lose to you!" Ban shouted his anger. "You killed her! Why!?"
"Ame was in my way. I had to eliminate the pest." Thiras smirked. Ban grinded his teeth. "Annoying, that’s what she was. Always caring and doing things for the family. Too bad she passed her powers on to someone else."
"What are you talking about?" Ban asked.
"Ame was a fool. She was just like you Ban. The two-kilogram grip and the Jagan. She passed both off to someone else before she died. To who, I have yet to find that out." Thiras grinned. Ban stood up a bit coming out of his stance.
"What..."
"Don't you know the rule little brother? If you defeat the heir or mistress of the house before you, you take their powers. Ame was selfish and sent hers out into the world." Thiras said.
"Take their powers..." Ban murmured looking down. Thiras smirked and attacked Ban.
Two stars streaked across the sky as a yell of pain resounded through the air.
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Ban grunted as he landed on the floor roughly.
"Get up and concentrate!" Aleera glared at Ban. Teshimine was leaning against a wall behind Aleera watching. "Do you think that you'll be able to defeat Thiras like this?"
"Shut up you old hag." Ban said as he got up into a crouching stance. His head turned toward where Celeste was standing. "Continue..."
Celeste turned toward Aleera.
"Do as the Heir asks." Aleera told Celeste. The other woman nodded and got into a stance. She began to circle Ban. He turned his head, keeping his ears open, listening to her footfalls. Ban was suddenly blocking Celeste's attacks. He did a backhand spring, kicking Celeste in the chin, knocking her away. He was once again in his low crouching stance glaring toward Celeste.
"That's better..." Celeste said as she rubbed her jaw.
"No it isn't." Aleera said. "Use your speed Ban. I know that your blindness is slowing you down but remember what I taught you. Rely on the eyes of Ascelpius. Your speed is your advantage to Thiras's brute force." Ban nodded once. "Ready?"
"Let's get on with it."
"Pull your punches Ban, if you can't give a hard attack while restraining, you will not succeed." Aleera said. "Build strength while restraining, you will surpass your strength when you release."
"Fine," Ban changed his stance into a standing one with one hand raised behind his head and the other out in front of him.
"Good, commence!" Aleera shouted and the two were at it again.
Teshimine shook his head slightly but continued to watch. Aleera was tough, but was also correct when she trained Ban. Right to the point, that she was.
Ginji frowned as he peeked into the dojo to see Ban thrown into the wall by Celeste. Shido and Kazuki were over him watching also. Supposedly, Ban's training started at midnight. It took them about an hour of wandering around the enormously large estate to find the right building.
"He's not trying..." Shido said.
"I know...it seems as though he's pulling his punches." Kazuki whispered.
"Why, though?" Ginji looked up at Kazuki.
"Well, my guess is because Aleera told him to. It must be to strengthen him somehow." He explained.
"Up!" Aleera yelled at Ban. "You aren't finished." He stumbled to his feet and got into a different stance. "This time, Celeste is the only one allowed to use powers. Evade and attack."
"Are you sure, Aleera?" Celeste asked as she raised her hands.
"Just do it Celeste, it's not going to kill me." Ban replied. Celeste frowned and spun her hands in the air.
Ban's ear twitched slightly as he heard the high pitch sound slicing through air. He dropped into a roll and dodged the blade of sound. Soon another, and then another came. He managed to dodge them all but not get any closer to Celeste.
Aleera gave an irritated sigh before plunging into Ban's mind.
'Get closer to her!' She scolded. 'You'll never win like this!'
"Shut up!" Ban said out loud as he rolled diagonal toward Celeste, gaining a few feet toward his cousin while evading her power.
'Then proceed with the attack. What if this was Thiras toying with you? What if Ginji was in trouble while you were delaying? You are better than this!' Aleera said sternly. 'Now attack!'
Ban rolled out of the way again before disappearing completely. Celeste stopped her attack, blinking. She tried to look for Ban but couldn't find him. His presences appeared behind her while his body came from her front. She bent backwards as his fist swiped over her.
"Close-combat!" Aleera said. Ban grinned and continued his onslaught. Celeste maneuvered her way from her low stance. Soon they were in an all out fight.
Ban tried a leg sweep. Celeste jumped over it and raised her arms, blocking the kick he produced with the momentum from the swipe. She then grabbed his leg and tried to elbow him. Ban grabbed her elbow and jumped up to kick her with his other leg. Celeste let his one leg go and raised her arm, blocking as she stumbled back. Ban moved quickly and got a punch in at her stomach before she changed her style and chopped at his neck. Ban ducked under the chop and rolled out of the way. Celeste kicked her leg back at Ban. He jumped over her leg. He grabbed her shoulders and flipped over her. He put his foot to her back and tossed her over his head. He flipped up and turned toward Celeste. She got up and dashed toward Ban with her fists raised. She came down on him with a flurry of fists. Ban grabbed one of her arms and twisted it while kneeling down to apply more pressure. Celeste raised her knee and caught Ban in the cheek, sending him onto his ass. She quickly kicked him onto his back and straddled his waist. Raising her fist, she punched Ban; she continued to punch him even though Ban raised his arms to block.
"Ginji!"
Ban's eyes widened as he heard two voices call out before Celeste was thrown from his waist.
Teshimine rushed over to Celeste and helped her up. Celeste groaned as she stood up. She wiped the sweat off her brow as she looked at Ginji. He was over Ban glaring at her. She thought he looked like a possessive animal protecting his property.
"Ginji?" Ban panted in a whisper.
Ginji looked down at Ban. He was sweating from all his training and breathing hard. In Ginji's eyes he looked absolutely gorgeous. His clothing was sticking to his body, molding in all the right places. Ban's face was that of confusion as he reached out to touch Ginji's face. Ginji leaned into Ban’s hand, his body relaxing under the touch.
Aleera watched with a slightly amused face. It was nearly two in the morning; it has been an hour since she sensed Ginji by the door. All in all, she was testing him seeing if he'd make a move to help Ban. This confirmed her fears and hopes. Aleera glanced at Shido and Kazuki as they stood by the door. Ginji will go far to protect Ban, but he might get in the way.
Teshimine looked at the elder woman. "Aleera...I think that's enough for tonight. Celeste and Ban are tired and--"
"Weariness is only an obstacle that needs to be beaten." Aleera said looking at her bodyguard. She turned to Ginji and got an idea. She glanced at Celeste.
'Follow my lead Celeste...and tell Teshimine to keep Kazuki and Shido back.' Celeste looked at Aleera with a questionable look before whispering to Teshimine. He nodded and moved back to the wall near Shido and Kazuki. 'Prepare for the worst...' Aleera warned as she reached inside obi while walking to Ginji and Ban. Using speed that is similar to Ban's, she pulled Ginji off of her grandson and was at the other end of the dojo with a knife to his throat.
Shido growled and stepped forward with Kazuki only to be stopped. Teshimine leaned his back against the door. "Watch...you'll see why."
Ban's eyes widened as he felt Ginji removed from him. His senses flared as he felt Ginji's presences beside Aleera's. Ascelpius was whispering to him that Aleera had a knife at Ginji's throat. Flipping up, Ban glared at Aleera and began toward her, his aura flaring out angrily. He was suddenly thrown onto his back by a sound wave.
"What are you doing, Celeste?" Ban hissed at his cousin as onto his feet.
"You've got to go through me to get to him, Ban." Celeste explained as she stepped between Ban and Aleera. "How would you like to tango, dear cousin?"
"I'll rip you in half Celeste...weapons or no weapons. Aleera's rules or not, you are in my way." Ban growled at her.
"Fine...Aleera's rules, Sword Combat." Celeste looked at the two wooden shinai as they came sailing over with a small noise. Ban raised his hand and caught his with ease. Celeste caught hers and looked at Ban. Her eyes widened as she barely had time to block his attack.
"You're too slow to be my tango partner Celeste." Ban pressed the wooden sword against Celeste's and pushed her back. "Give me a challenge Celeste." The look in his eyes told Celeste that he was serious. Celeste pushed against Ban's sword before twirling away. She immediately tried to attack him with the sword only to have it block. Ban proceeded to elbow Celeste and then attack her with the shinai. The wooden sword hit her in the side causing her to stumble to the side.
"Aleera...what are you doing?" Ginji whispered. Aleera held him tightly as she watched Ban.
"Look... See how he fights now with you in danger?" Aleera asked. Ginji turned to Ban to see him fighting with precision and deadly accuracy. "He loves you dearly, but you can't get in the way of his training like you did."
Ban met Celeste block for block and attack for attack. He finally managed to push Celeste's sword to the side and backhanded her away from his as he moved toward Aleera. Celeste turned to Ban and sent a sound wave toward him. It pushed against him before Ban raised his arm and threw it to the side. He turned to Celeste and glared at her.
"I dare fight against you...heir." She said as she stood tall.
"I don't want to fight..." Ban said as he turned back to Aleera...back to Ginji.
"Too Bad!" Celeste knocked Ban down from the back. She held the shinai across his shoulders as she sat on his back. "Do you forfeit?"
"Screw you..." Ban said as he grabbed Celeste and flipped her over his head. "Stop getting in my way."
"Get used to things being in your way." Celeste said as she flung her leg up, kicking him in the back of the head. She rolled away and got into a low crouch. Ban stood and glared at her.
"You are delaying Ban!" Aleera said. 'Ginji let me prick your finger...' Ginji nodded and held up his hand. Aleera pricked Ginji's finger. 'Now smear the blood at your neck.' Ginji did as he was told and watched Ban sniff the air.
"Aleera..." His voice was deeper as he hissed it. He walked toward her with only a shinai in his way.
"I'm not through, Ban." Celeste said.
"Yes...you are..." Ban surged forward and grabbed Celeste by her neck and raised her off the ground.
Teshimine pushed himself off the wall and uncrossed his arms. "Celeste!"
"It's over Celeste, stop trying to interfere." Ban said as he dropped the shinai. Celeste's eyes seemed to widen as Ban's calm voice stopped. This was the calm that she heard when Ban came to the house after killing Yamato. She put her hands to his shoulders and let her power of sound run through his body. Ban's hand tightened as the waves racked his body.
"Why aren't you in pain?" Celeste asked.
"You misunderstand the position I hold Celeste." Ban replied before he threw Celeste into the wall. She gasped in pain as she made a crater in the wall. Teshimine raced over to Celeste and picked her up. She winced and opened her eyes.
"Aleera, stop this..." Celeste said to elder woman. "Before his edge is reached."
"What's happening, Celeste?" Kazuki asked as he kneeled beside her.
"Ban...this was how he was after he killed Yamato." The white haired woman whispered. "Aleera must let Ginji go or else something might happen." Teshimine picked Celeste up and looked at Ban. His aura was raging with frustration as he advanced on Aleera.
"Shido...hold Celeste." Teshimine handed Celeste to the Beast Tamer before running over to Ban. "Hey Ban..." He put a hand on Ban's shoulder. Ban spun around with his fist raised. Teshimine caught it and glared at him. "What's wrong with you?" Teshimine saw it too late and was thrown back. He looked up to see Ascelpius circling Ban's body angrily.
"Ban-chan..." Ginji whispered. Ban turned his head to Aleera before something whisked past her head. Aleera's eyes turned to see a knife embedded in the wall.
"Bringing weapons into my training lessons Ban?" She looked back at Ban.
"Always be prepared..." Ban replied smoothly as he continued forward. "Now release him...before I do something I'll regret later."
Celeste watched Ban. At least he had some control still. 'He must be at the last barrier seperating him and Degei.' The last barrier was like a double edge sword. If Ban breaks it down in his anger, Degei appears. If he doesn't, there are some consequences to it.
"As you wish..." Aleera said pushing Ginji forward. "Heir-sama..." Ginji looked at Ban who continued to glare at Aleera. 'Go to him Ginji, calm him down.' Aleera said in his mind. 'Ascelpius will let you...'
Ginji gulped and cautiously walked toward Ban. Ascelpius turned his eyes toward Ginji and went around him. Ban and Ginji were now in his protective circle.
"Ban-chan?" Ginji called as he stopped in front of his partner. His eyes widened in disbelief as Ban did something he never would.
"Shido, what does this mean?" Kazuki asked.
"Midou...he's admitting that..." Shido said slowly still in disbelief.
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The rain poured on all the figures outside as one was being rushed inside for medical treat me.
"So how will you repay us Ban?" Hestia asked. "How will you pay for our services to save Himiko?" Yamato wasn't too far away staring in disbelief as Ban did something he would never do in his life.
Dropping to his knees, Ban looked up at Hestia.
"I yield myself to save Himiko's life."
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That's all for now...yes little snippets of the past will continue.
Might do a whole chapter in the past......maybe. So yes...enjoy. Hey Crimson Vixen-darling, love you for Beta-ing!