Ronin Warriors Fan Fiction ❯ Yokoi no Death and Rebirth ❯ Chapter 6 Oni's Ojo ( Chapter 7 )

Shu, Naaza: Fight, fight, fight!

Seiji: Can you two please shut up.

Shu, Naaza: Fight, fight, fight!

Seiji: Destiny, please make them stop.

Ryo: Does Sagey wagey have a headache weadache?

Nasty: Please don't do that.

Ryo: Oh is Nasty wasty maddy addy about…

Whack!

Seiji: Thank you Nasty. No can you do something about them?

Shu, Naaza: Fight, fight, fight!

Nasty: Sure thing Seiji. *she rolls up her sleeve and the step in front of Shu and Naaza. *

Naaza: Hey your in our…

Whack!

Shu: Why ya…

Whack!

*The rest of the cast claps. Nasty bows. *

Shuten: It's a good thing she didn't get a yoroi. *Rajura nods. *

D.L.: Alright every one places and… What happen to them? *D.L. points to Ryo, Shu and Naaza who are out cold those goofy birds flying around their heads. *

Seiji: Nasty.

D.L.: Damn it, oh well. The first scene doesn't have them in it anyway. So start Yoroi of Death and Rebirth chapter 6 start...

Touma: Shouldn't it be Rebirth and Death since…

D.L.: Nasty.

Nasty: *She rolls up her sleeve and heads toward Touma. *

Whack!

Chapter 6 Oni's Ojo

Seiji just couldn't shake it. The images of lips pressing, bodies molding together under the moon light filled his head. This despite the fact that Seiji was in the middle of battle and not a very easy battle at that.

Pulling back he avoided a powerful blow to his head before countering it with a blow of his own. Several yomas fell victim to the strike, blood splattering across Seiji's yoroi. Fight back the nausea he felt rising in his throat Seiji swung again. /It's either fight or die. / This was a new experience for the troops. Other then the masho and Kayura the troops have never faced flesh and body enemies before and Seiji knew that he wasn't the only one having a hard time. Touma's arrows were not flying nearly as quickly as they normal did a sign that he was having trouble killing these demons.

Shu too seemed to be having a bit of trouble though Seiji could only tell by feeling through the link. He could sense Shu's doubts and guilt as several unearthly sheiks filled the air. /Flesh and body or spirits these are still our enemies. /

Suddenly a long blade pierced the chest of one the yomas to Seiji's right. Though the blade was embedded in the yoma's body the long no-datchi continued to thrust toward Seiji. Pushing off the ground the blond dodged Yami's merciless attack.

"Running Korin no Seiji? How unbecoming of your warrior's spirit." Yami spoke as he tossed the body off of his sword the yomas continuing to attack Seiji even as he faced off against Anubis.

"Kiss off, demon. After that dishonorable display just now I wouldn't talk."

"Honor… In battle there are only two choices either you win or you die," Anubis sneered his blade catching the moon's light.

"That were you're wrong, a true warrior holds his honor about all else."

"Fine then, keep your honor and I'll take your life!"

With that Yami drove forward mowing down the soldiers in his path. Their no-datchis clashed sparkles flicker through the air as the two warriors matched strengths.

^I shall have your life Korin. One way or another. ^ Yami told him his dark blue eyes glowing with ill intent.

^Fuck you! ^

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Saya sat up as the chain was yanked from her hand.

"So tell me girl, where did you get that power of yours," the masho asked the chain swirling in his hand as he approached.

Saya could feel the body of Nasty behind her, but she wasn't moving. /Nasty… Damn it. What do I do? / Saya wasn't sure exactly was had happened. One second the claw was hurled at Nasty the next they were falling. /I'm not hurt. That claws should have ripped through my chest but…/

"Answer me child, if you value your life."

"Shuten!!" Ryo voice erupted from the living room as a wave of burning air washed over through the first floor.

"Rekka you're still with us I see," As soon as Ryo appeared at the door he let out a low threaten growl.

"You bastard, get away from them."

"Why should I?"

Ryo only growl back as his eyes scanned the two of them. His sky blue eyes narrowed and then turned back up to the Masho. /Shuten… Oni no Shuten. / Saya watched as Oni stood between Ryo and them. His body posed sideways so that he could keep an eye on all three of them. Chancing a look at Nasty Saya saw why she wasn't moving; a small pool of blood gathering under her head.

"Nasty-san…" Ryo stepped forward into the nearly empty dinner room the broke table from early already removed. /I have to get Nasty out of here. / Tired of the stand off Saya spun around grabbing Nasty's arms before hauling her onto her back.

"Leaving so soon?" Shuten called as he start toward them but instantly spun to meet the twin swords of Ryo.

"Go!" Ryo ordered as he twisted his swords striking at the masho's chest. Shuten parried before trying a blow at Ryo's head. "Go now!" he yelled again ducking the attack to slash at Shuten again.

Saya didn't bother to respond as she pulled the unconscious woman onto her back the weight pulling at her lower back. With adrenaline pumped steps Saya started up the second spiral staircase on their side of the dining room.

As they round the corner a sickening smell filled Saya's nose. /Venom! / She had been sensing the other yoroi bears but she had assumed that all of the armors were outside fighting. Continuing undeterred Saya pulled the limp body of Nasty behind her. She reached the top of the stairs only to be welcomed by the unwanted sight of Doku, master of venom.

"Well, well I was wondering when I'd get a turn to play. Shuten is always so selfish with his toys, but it seems he decided to share just this once." His eyes sparked with malice as half-open eyelids widen a bit, cold green eyes finding hers.

Saya nearly forgot where she was started to step backward but stopped herself. /What to do? Shit, what am I suppose to do? I can't fight him, especial not with Nasty… Yeah right like I could fight him without her. So then I should run, but where to. I don't know this house well even to… The second study, there's a balcony. But… No buts that my only option. /

The warrior studied her before reaching to his side to draw his swords.

"So then let's… Hey?!" Saya heard the masho shout as she turned racing down the hall to her left, Nasty's feet dragging behind her. Reaching out she grabbed the study's doorframe pulling herself inside before slamming the door behind her.

/Yeah right closing a door to keep a demon out. / she berated herself.

Spinning she looked around spotting the futon to her left. Grabbing Nasty's she tossed her behind the futon. The young woman's body hitting the floor with a thud.

"Sorry Nasty-san," Saya apologized to the still figure. In the hall she could hear the unhurried stepped of Doku rattling the walls. "Think, think!" she muttered. /Must get the masho way from Nasty. / She looked back to the balcony door the noise from outside muffed by the glass. See the weapons lining the walls Saya made her decision. She lunged forward grasping the first two weapons her hands touched as the door behind her shattered. Tiny splinters sank into her back, neck and legs as she turned from the explosion. /I can do this. /

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Ryo's eyes flew from Shuten for the staircase overjoyed to that Saya and Nasty were gone. /Please protect her, Saya. /

Shuten's kusai gama swooshed by Ryo's helmet as Ryo charged ramming his shoulder into the masho sending him sailing into the kitchen.

Raising his sword into the air Ryo gather just enough energy to create a small sure kill before shouting.

"Soenzan!" the blast of fire rammed into Oni shoving him out of the kitchen and through the deck's railing before falling out of sight. Ryo immediately started after him as he passed through the lightly scorched kitchen. /Shin is going to kick my ass, when he gets back. /

Racing out onto the deck Ryo caught sight of his friends. Shu was battle a few yards off to his right and Seiji to his left with Anubis continuously striking while the blond was distracted. Flashes of light rained down from the above, no doubt Touma's work as he struck down the enemies yomas before they had a chance to get beyond the tree line. Ryo was taken back by the blood shed, and could feel the others uneasiness about kill these things, but they all seemed to understand that it had to be done. Bending down the warrior of fire leaped off of the deck diving into the fray with his friends.

^Ryo! ^

^Where the hell have you been? ^

^Ryo good to see you, ^ Touma and the others called, ^Kayura and the masho's brought a friend with them. ^

^A friend? ^

^A demon lord calling himself, Kenbukyou! ^ Shu added. Ryo block and slashed simultaneously as he listened.

^He's after the Soul swords and Byaruen. ^

^Byaruen! Touma why would he… Touma? ^ The arrows from above ceased unexpectedly.

^Touma! ^ Seiji called, and received a single word answer.

^Kayura. ^

"Kuos!" Ryo shouted, as he spun cutting through as many enemy yomas as he could.

"Touma!" Shu's voice rang over the battle field, ^I'm taking them down now! ^

Ryo understood the implications behind that statement and prepared to move as Shu's energy began to build.

"Gantessai!!" Ryo felt the earth rumble at it master's command and pulled back as the soldiers within the path of Kongo's sure kill were ripped apart by the pull of the attack.

^I'm next. ^ Seiji called.

"Raikozan!" Seiji was heard next his voice commanding. Lightening burst from the night sky before gathering on his no-datchi. Lowering the sword Seiji energy heightened before his cast the power off the blade. It raged through the troops on Ryo's other side frying their bodies. A sickening smell equal to that of Touma's cooking filling the air.

The second it disbursed Ryo spun his blades connecting the hilts with a twist of his wrist before leaping into the air.

"Soenzan!" The raw force gathered behind him before he flung it down onto the field, barbecuing the rest of the army.

"Ranseizan!" Kayura voice filled the suddenly void in sound as Touma's armor figure was blasted from the roof top. He slammed into the ground skidding across the burnt grass and bodies.

"Touma!" Shu cried as the trio raced toward the fallen archer who was already scrapping himself up.

The dark priestess shrilled laughter flowed through the night air making Ryo's blood boil.

"Touma are you ok?" Shu asked as help to stead the younger warrior.

Touma only nodded before glaring up at Kayura.

Seiji was the next to arrive managing to get way from Anubis who now stood growling some yards away. Seiji looked over Touma before the two of them staring at each other. Seiji simply nodded and then casting his own hate filled look to the demon girl.

"Well it appears your little yoma army was no match for us. So why don't you

give up?" Shu shouted pointing his naginta at Kayura. She frowned a little before

answering.

"You stupid children only got a sample of what's coming to you. Now without

further ado…." The shattering of glass cut through Kayura's little speech as the second story balcony window exploded.

"What the…"

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"So this is where you're hiding," Doku said as Saya spun to face him a sword in each hand. They were uneven throwing Saya slightly off balance as the masho studied her.

/Alright now how to do this? The balcony is my only way out, but he'll never let me reach it. /

"Where is the other girl? Nasty, where is she?" The masho questioned.

Saya only glared at him raising the swords in a clumsy fighting stance. He only stared at her before bursting into laughter.

"You, hahaha intend hahah to ha fight me hahahah!" Doku tiled his head

back in a fit of laughter the underside of his un-armor chin exposing itself to Saya. In a moment of desperation Saya flipped the sword around in her right hand like a spear and chucked it at the masho's throat. She didn't stopping to see what had happened instead Saya turned sprinting toward the door. Hopping she landed on the Nasty's computer desk before pushing off her body flying through the as yet unopened door. Raising her hand to cover her face she hit it, the sound of glass and thin wood snapping filled her world. Saya braced herself for the sharp, piercing, pain that never came as she began to tumble downward. Forcing her eyes open Saya saw the ground fast approaching and heard the fearsome roar of the masho she'd just attacked. Turning her body in mid-air Saya pointed the sword blade downward and relaxed her knees. Her feet hit the ground, her knees bending as the sword sank into the earth.

"You bitch!!" Saya didn't have to turn around to know who that was. She

dove forward leaving the sword behind before glancing over her shoulder at Doku, his swords drawn as he came crashing after her.

"Saya!"

Screams filled her ears as a streak of white and black rammed into the

masho send the warrior careening away from her.

"By… Byaruen…" Saya gasped as the cat land a meter to her left standing in between her and the cursing Doku.

Saya took a few stepped back noticing how quiet it seemed. Turning to looked out toward the tree caught sight of half burnt bodies still smoldering and then the troopers standing together their eyes wide with disbelieve before it turn to sudden horror.

"Saya move!" Ryo shouted, but it was too late as a familiar clawed weapon and chain shot past her. It curved in mid air before wrapping around her chest several times.

Byaruen roar loudly as he turned his attention from Doku to her. The chain around was yanked backward pulling her with it before of her back slammed into cloth and cold metal.

"Well hello again."

"Oni…"

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Shuten smiling happily at the turn of events. As he pulled the girl closer to him before turning to inspect the troopers who were glared angrily in his direction.

The girl struggled slightly before Shuten pulled his kusai gama's blade against her neck.

"Don't you dare!" Rekka hissed.

"If you hurt her Shuten I'll kill you." Tenku added both of their voice taking on the truly dangerous edge that Shuten loved to hear.

"Well if you don't want…"

"Give her to me!" Naaza roared as he came lumbering passed the growling tiger his blades drawn.

"Why Naaza," Shuten began noticing the blood dripping from his under her helmet. "What ever happen to you?"

"That brown haired bitch cut me, I'll slice her to ribbons," he declared lumbering Shuten's way.

"Like hell you will!"

"Naaza you better think again," Seiji told him calmed following Shu's outburst.

"Yes let's not hurt her just yet," Kayura's voice added as she dropped down beside Shuten. Oni watched as she studied the girl. "She's very important to you troopers isn't she?" Kayura asked, but only got a collective growl from the four young samurais.

"Naaza where is the other girl, Nasty?" Shuten asked. The venom masho glared at the girl, before admitting.

"I don't know. Hiding somewhere I guest."

"How did she get away? She was unconscious?" Shuten persisted still holding the blade to the girl's throat.

"I don't know, she just disappeared. "

"Go find her then," Kayura hissed.

"No!"

The three of them turned to the girl in surprised at her sudden order.

"What did you say?" Kayura face lower slightly to hers.

"I said no!" the defiance in her voice was even more surprising. "You won't find her. She's gone we split up. She should be halfway to the city by now."

"Are you lying?" Kayura questioned her eyebrows rising.

"No."

Kayura sighed and then shrugged her shoulders. "Oh well I guess one hostage is enough, right troopers?"

When they didn't answer Shuten turn the girl more toward them.

"Remove your armors now!" Kayura hissed. The troopers looked from face to face, but made no move to obey. "Shuten."

Smiling Shuten turned the blade pressing it lightly against her skin.

"I will not ask again," the dark priestess told him in a smooth deadly tone her arms crossed.

"You will let her go bef…."

"You are in no place to make demands, Rekka!" Rajura called from his spot behind them, Kenbukyou observing the events from beside Gen.

The troopers were silence again looking to each other for suggestions. Shuten could sense they were mind speaking but they youngster had grown very good at it and could now block their conversations.

Suddenly a voice filtered into Shuten's mind two voices actually.

^I can't… I won't! ^

^They will die. You must trust me. ^

/ What was that? /

Suddenly Rekka and Tenku's armors fade leaving the two in their sub-armors. Shu followed suit with a reluctant Seiji finally doing the same.

"Much better, now…"

^You have no choice. ^

^But… ^

^We are joined! One. I must do as you command! ^

^Ojo… ^

"Shuten did you hear me? " Kayura asked irritation plain to hear in her voice.

"What?" Kayura rolled her eyes and then started.

"I said what should…"

"Ojo!"

"What the fu…?!" Kayura's words were cut off as light exploded around the girl, a strange wave of power engulfing Shuten.

"Shuten!" Naaza yelled as Shuten's kusai gama dissolved in the energy.

^You, Oni no Shuten, must soon decide. ^ One of the voices from before said as Shuten's vision turned white.

He felt the girl spin around a pure white face appearing before him two tone eyes staring into him.

^You must soon decide for what reason you exist. ^

"Why I exist…" Shuten muttered feeling as though the voice was speaking directly to Oni. She started to pull away but Shuten suddenly snapped to his senses grasping the girl tightly noting that her entire body was cloth in smooth white armor.

^"Do you wish to make your decision now, Oni?"^ The girl asked this time her mouth moving in time with the words.

Shuten blinked not sure what she meant, but as he stared at her something began to change in his armor.

^"You are no longer a slave. You now are responsible for your actions, Oni no Shuten."^

Without warning his armor suddenly started to release her, the armor of Oni pulling at Shuten's arm. The girl back away her eyes still locked with his.

^I know I will try. ^ /What?! That was Oni's voice. The armor's spirit is talking to her?! /

^"Oni!"^ she called as she back further away, ^"If this is what you wish you must convince your bear of it or Shinu will come for both of you."^

As she continued to back up Shuten was once again aware of his surrounding.

"What the hell was that?" Kayura screamed wiping her eyes with the backs of her hands before blink furiously. "Shuten! What happened? What the fuc…" Kayura stopped in mid-word before she suddenly bolted upward.

"Choryuha!" /Suiko… / Shuten realized a moment too late as the power plowed into him and Naaza, thousands of little energy ball pelting their armor.

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The sudden call of Shin's sure kill ripped Shu from his daze. Turning he saw his best friend already firing the attack at Shuten, Kayura and Naaza. Shu turned to watch as Saya's armor cover figure stood a few yard ahead of them.

As the sea like energy died down Shu saw that only Shuten and Naaza had been hit with the attack were as Kayura had escaped to the mansion's roof. She scowled at them before Rajura and Anubis appeared in front of the troopers gathering their falling teammates before teleporting away. Shu turned still sensing the aura of the Kenbukyou. The demon lord and his black tiger watched them for minute before calling.

"It was an honor to finally meet you, Samurai Troopers and I do look forward to our next meeting." With that he and his pet wavered and then disappeared. Leaving the area suddenly very quiet.

"Suiko!" Saya said calling attention to her presence. "I thank you." Shin walked toward them keeping an eye on Saya and one on them which begged for an explanation.

"Shin!" Ryo smiled. "It's good to have you back.

"You really saved out butts!" Shu smiled.

"Good work Shin," Seiji added though he wasn't looking at the warrior.

"Prefect timing Shin," Touma smiled before turning to Saya who was watching the exchange with interest. "Saya?"

"I've fine Touma, just fine," she smiled softly the armor suddenly shimmering before vanishing leaving her in her street clothes.

"Shin no Suiko," Shu began in a happy voice his joy over Shin's return quite evident though he could feel uncertain tugging at his mind. "I'd like you to meet Resario Saya." Saya bowed slightly and Shin did the same.

"I am glad to finally get to meet you, Shin-san."

"Same here Saya-san." Shin replied polity.

"So," Ryo began breaking the growing silence. "How was the ride in?"

"Anyone up for an early morning snack."

"Are you kidding Shu, I'm going to bed."

"Come on Touma it's gotta be three in the morning now, why go back to sleep."

"Oh Shu, Touma could get a good nine hours of sleep in, and still be up before his normal time." Ryo added.

"So what, the rest of you will be dragging all day but I'll be..."

"Oh a sugar high!"

"Simply high!"

"Saya, Shu!" Shu smiled unwilling to focus on the questions filling his head. Saya seemed fine, Shin was back, and they'd won yet another battle. /Though Touma has warned me never to say this, I think things are finally starting to look up. /

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Nasty rubbed her head as she trekked toward the shattered door hoping to find the source of the voices. Her head pounded and she could feel something damp in her long auburn hair, but she didn't care. All she wanted was to make sure Ryo and the others were fine.

She grabbed the railing of the balcony and looked down at the six figures all talking loudly as they made their way toward the house. Her yard was ruined, her deck destroyed but none of that matter. /What matter most is… why aren't they worried about me? Did those boys forget about me? I'll kill them and the Rekka no Ryo will be the first to go! / Nasty frowned slightly before allowing it to soften into a sad smile. /I'm glad you're all safe. /

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Kaos reached down rubbing his fingers through the tiger's fur receiving a soft purr for his efforts.

"Byaruen… You have done very well. Thank you."

^You are welcome Kaos-sama. ^

"What do you think of her?"

^She has a scent of sadness, yet her heart is full of good intensions. ^

"She will bring chaos to this world, Byaruen, though I have tried to stop it. Even now they come." Byaruen merely listened not sure what to say in response. "Come now, let us go, it is time my troopers understood what danger awaits them."

The shakujo chimed as they walked, its golden rings clashing in an eerie rhythm.

/Kokuen-Ko, I will return to you, but first I must attend to my debt in this world, to this man, Kaos. /

TBC……………

D.L: Now I know you're all wondering about the sure kill names. Well I got them from Animerica May 02.

Seiji: So just because it's in some magazine that doesn't make it right, what if they made a mistake, huh?

D.L: It doesn't matter the power is still the same.

Seiji: No it's not, our sure kills are like spell if you don't say them right then they don't work?

D.L.: You want to bet?

Seiji: Yes!

D.L: Fine then you blond jack ass from now on your sure kill is called. `Happy bunny blast.'

Seiji: What?! You can't do that?

Touma: She just did.

Seiji: But, but… My honor, my... my…

D.L.: To damn bad you cross Destiny and fate will slap you in the face.

Seiji: Please I'm sorry, please Destiny don't do this!

D.L.: I'm not listening.

Touma: Well while Seiji is busy begging why don't you review this story? I mean you don't have to write much just `I like it, want more.' Or something to that effect.

Seiji: Please with cherries on top or maybe you'd prefer me.

Touma: Perv.

Saya: Touma you coming?

Touma: Sure, see ya guys next time.