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Seal of Darkness	By : RaphaelTMNT Category: -Misc Anime > Crossovers Views: 4281 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Seal of Darkness
CHP 28: Baby Bonnie Hood

The succubus was dropped down roughly over the surface of the roof, grimacing as she grabbed hold of her now sore left shoulder. Pushing up on her hands and knees Kurumu rolled over sitting on her backside, and peering down on her were three sets of judging eyes. She couldn't help but feel repulsed, rolling her eyes and looking away. Who were they to judge her, and especially Moka of all people? Nightwing and Red Robin were one thing, but Moka was no crime fighter, no soldier of the Batman's!
"I'm gonna go ahead and ask the obvious," Nightwing walked forward with his arms crossed. "What are you doing?"
Kurumu looked him off as her gaze fell over Moka.
"What about her, how is she any different from me?! That is so hypocritical for you to look down on me like that, you aren't one of them...you're no hero! So how can you stand there and criticize me like that!?" her eyes ventured back and forth between the three. "That goes for you guys as well, why is it ok and no problem for Moka to play dress up and I can't?! I can take care of myself no problem, so what's the point..."
A long pause followed where nothing was said and Nightwing eventually let out a sigh.
"What we do isn't about us, but those we aim to protect. No one is questioning your physical abilities, that isn't what this is about. What we do is dire and one mistake can cost lives, some which unavoidable but dozens can be saved in accordance to what we do. Having someone out on the field that doesn't understand this will jeopardize everything," Nightwing informed.
The succubus grimaced with her fists tightened, looking him directly in the eyes.
"That's all nice and said, but how does she pass for any of that," Kurumu pointed at Moka. "She's no different than me."
The remark did leave the group of three without anything to say for a while until Red Robin spoke up.
"Moka's original intention to take up a hidden identity was in response to something Batman told her. Fairy Tale sought her and still does and to fight against them directly, she needed to do so without their knowledge of it."
"Pfffff, you really think such a disguise will fool Fairy Tale for long? There are other ways specific yokai's can identify other yokai even with their physical features hidden, and her strength and fighting style would eventually give her away," Kurumu said.
"You're assuming far too much, Kurumu-chan. That aside your combat skills and decision making in crucial situations is inferior to my own, both essential to what Batman does every night."
Fed up with being talked down on, Kurumu took a stand staring Moka in the eyes.
"I have abilities to compensate for that, or have you forgotten the prowess of a succubi? Are any of you even listening to half of what you're saying, Moka is no more qualified than myself to fight with you...this is unfair! OK so you came up with this whole outfit to confront Fairy Tale without knowledge it was you, justified but none of this has to do with them."
"She received clearance from Batman," Nightwing looked to end the discussion. "That's all there is to it."
"Then I'll just talk to Batman," the succubus snapped.
Seeing where the conversation headed, Red Robin leaned forward and face palmed.
"He'd never agree to this," Nightwing said.
"We'll see, and even if he doesn't I'm my own woman. I don't take orders from criminal vigilantes," Kurumu threw her hair back.
Red Robin bit at his tongue somewhat amused by where the subject matter headed. Kurumu aimed to dress up and fight alongside them but on her own terms without rules or constraints. Unexpectedly the succubus walked out toward the ledge and Moka marched after her, and in one swing of her arm the vampire ripped Kurumu's mask away from her face.
"What're you doing, that cost like five dollars..."
Nightwing did his best to hold back laughter whilst Red Robin eyed both yokai, interested to see what would happen next.
"Our objective is Fairy Tale, Kurumu-chan. Focus all your efforts on that, what I'm doing is only temporary and in ways you could say I'm doing this as a way of thanking Batman for aiding us in this fight. I'd be lying if I told you there wasn't a part of me that doesn't enjoy it for the thrill, after all I am a vampire but my intentions are pure. As one friend to another, please drop this or I'll put you out of commission myself."
The succubus was frozen in place by the rise in Moka's demonic aura and even felt a shiver zip up her spine as she gulped.
"Do we have an understanding?" Vampire Bat looked her straight in the eyes.
Kurumu was hesitant but nodded as she took a step back.
"Yeah...sure."
The shinso vampire gazed back at Nightwing and Red Robin.
"Keep me posted, I don't care much for Penguin and his goons but the Dark Stalker Hunters have become a pain."
"Of course," Red Robin moved forward. "We'll make contact when moving in."
"Great, hopefully soon," Vampire Bat then looked to the succubus. "I'll see you home, Kurumu-chan."
Red Robin and Nightwing watched both sprout wings and take off into the night sky. Uptown Arlen Mauricio of Task universal concluded his presentation and he was met by cheers from the crowds. He was quickly off stage shaking hands with mutual business associates concluding the nightly presentations. Those in attendants didn't depart immediately, many of which mingled around engaging in side conversations. Todd Heinstan was among those that did so, having a few drinks and laughs before branching off and spotting two of his closes colleagues on the opposite side of the room.
"Tonight's been a success," he moved up on Candice and Marten from behind, wrapping his arms around them. "And you now know why a partnership is essential with Wayne Industries."
"We do?" Marten asked with query in his eyes.
Candice was equally baffled and looked to Todd for clarification.
"Well judging by your expressions, an explanation would suffice," the CEO of Driafigura Corp backed off rubbing his hands together. "The Generate U Solar Eight. I have eyes and ears all over and I became aware of Mister Wayne's little project when it was still in the developmental stages. At the time I'd barely been acquainted with Kiria Yoshii, and project Te Five didn't seem like much but during one of the early briefings I brought it to his attention and he became fascinated with it."
"Ok, but how does that helps us," Marten asked.
Just as Todd was about to reply a familiar face appeared across the room, and Candice noticed the distract look in his eyeballs and so she took a look for herself. The individual was with a modest grin, a guilty one if Candice had to guess. It didn't take long for her to spot the three and joined them.
"Misaki," Todd looked her over. "You missed the closing, but I'll fill you in on important specs later. Where were you?"
"I ah, was uhmmm..."
The vampire twirled a strand of hair with a somewhat bashful expression and Candice also noticed Akasha's hair was more wavy than it had been, as if she'd been on the run.
"Nothing really, just needed some fresh air and to check on something. Everything's fine," the pink haired vampire assured them.
Each took her word for it and Marten once again looked to Todd.
"You were saying something about the Generate U Solar Eight, yes?"
Todd's attention was again disrupted by the appearance of Bruce Wayne on the other side of the room, adjusting his tie as he rejoined the crowds. To no surprise he was surrounded by many and buried with questions.
"We'll put this discussion on hold, there are a few things I need to look over before tomorrow's meeting with Fairy Tale. The Generate U Solar Eight will be a main subject I'm sure," Todd said.
XXX
Out in the open meadow three persons saddled up over a horse of their choosing and went horse riding. The atmosphere was just right and the breeze was uplifting, blowing over their faces. When she had free time, Akasha had grown fond of the farmland. Of her coworkers Candice Marbel was the one she'd made a connection with, attending events together and spending much time on the farm. When the vampire felt like getting away from it all, there was no place better to go. She was without her usual bow, replaced by a brown cowgirl hat, tan colored boots, black skirt and sleeveless jeans jacket.
Trailing close behind was Felicia the cat woman, wearing white boots, blue jeans, a long sleeve shirt with purple square patterns and a hat similar to Akasha's. Lastly was Candice, who wore brown boots, jean shorts and a white t-shirt with a leather brown jacket atop it left unzipped. She led the way as they voyaged up and over a hill out into the open.
"Oh yes, I had no idea horseback riding could be so much fun!" Felicia waved her hands up with glee.
Akasha glanced back, grinning at the cat woman. The entire day had been laid back and joyous, all stress lifted from their shoulders. They galloped along for several more minutes before Candice looked back, steadying her horse as each of them came to a stop.
"It's starting to get late, what do you say we head back and have some of that apple cinnamon pie in the oven, it should be finished," Candice said.
"Yes, sounds delicious," Felicia licked at her lips. "Let's have a race to see who gets there first!"
"You're on," Candice smiled.
Akasha was up for the challenge and at about the same time each shot forward as the race embarked. Felicia had the early lead, but that distance was narrow and quickly closed on her. The main gate was left open and as the came up on what was deemed the finish line, Candice was the first through by fifteen yards, followed by Felicia and then Akasha who came through last. Felicia's head was lowered in defeat, groaning as the horses slowed up and they approached the horse stable.
"Don't feel so down in the dump," Candice looked back at the cat woman. "I've been riding since I was five, better luck next time."
Felicia pouted as each of them stepped down, removing the saddles and returning each horse to the primary pin. The entire walk to the house, Felica grumbled and kicked at the dirt beneath her feet.
"Oh don't be such a sore loser," Candice chuckled.
Akasha snickered with a hand to her mouth, having no idea Felicia had such a competitive side. They went straight for the kitchen and Candice took a mitten into hand, opening the oven and removing the pie. Its sweet scent filled Felicia's nostrils and her mouth watered, wanting nothing more than to bury her jaws into it. Surprisingly a portal formed right in front of their eyes off to the left of them and it was Kuyo who emerged from the other side as it closed behind him.
"Akasha-sama, Felicia," he nodded his head slightly. "The meeting is underway and Yoshii Kiria has requested your attendance immediately."
"But, but we were just about to have dessert..." Felicia complained.
"It's ok," Akasha patted the cat woman over the shoulder. "We can have some once the conference is over, we'll come right back."
Kuyo eyed the woman known as Candice and approached her.
"You're an associate to Todd Heinstan, I've seen a photo or two."
"His personal assistant," she nodded her head. "Candice Marbel."
"I see. Todd is already in attendance, you're welcome to make the trip as well," Kuyo informed.
"I'll pass, besides Todd is sure to relay any info gathered tomorrow in the office."
"Very well," Kuyo took a step back, eying Felicia and Akasha. "Time to go."
Both positioned beside him and with a teleport device in hand they vanished in the click of a button and reappeared in the halls of Fairy Tale's main headquarters.
"This way," Kuyo pointed down the hall as he led them.
They were into the meeting room in just a little over a minute and everyone was present except one. In total were the primary members which totaled around fifty.
"His majesty," Akasha looked all around, before her eyes fell on Kiria. "Where is he?"
Fairy Tale's leader cracked his knuckles and grinned.
"Patience, he will soon arrive."
It was the first time Kiria had seen the dark lord since her departure from base, and something about her seemed different but he couldn't presume what. Even so he shook off the thought with more important matters at hand, specifically eying Todd Heinstan.
"Is it done, do we have access to the machine?" Kiria asked.
"Afraid not," Todd shook his head. "Bruce Wayne is one stubborn bastard."
"So I've heard," Kiria's gaze again drifted to the dark lord. "That's where you were supposed to come in and with your eras of experience I would have expected this would have been a awhile back."
"We'll succeed, that's all there is to it," Akasha replied.
To the vampire's right were snickers, all of which coming from Miukei Suzcoo and Sasha Kayeda.
"What's humorous?" Akasha asked curiously.
"Your outfit," Miukei was the first to point out. "It looks really cute on you, but just so different."
"Back on topic," Morrigan chimed in. "I told them before I'd take care of our resistant, egotistic, tenacious billionaire playboy...but no says the almighty Akasha Bloodriver, I've got it under wraps. And where has that gotten us? I specialize in seducing men just like him, women thirsty, all of them."
"Don't believe everything you've read or heard," Akasha blurted without thought.
The room went quiet and it was Kahlua that eventually spoke up.
"What do you mean by that?" she asked.
"From a professional standpoint I've gotten to know him, but not really on a personal level, but I'm good at reading people," Akasha replied.
"Why is Wayne so essential, don't we have more than enough resources with Driafigura Corp at our disposal?" Morrigan pointed out.
Kiria instantly shook his head.
"Wayne Industries has something very, very important to solidifying everything goes according to plan."
"Which is?" Jitoshi inquired.
"The Generate U Solar Eight," Todd replied.
"Ok, and what is the generate thing and how does it apply to our situation?" Lailay asked.
"You will all find out in time," Kiria voiced. "His majesty has requested we keep details to a minimum for now."
A handful within the room weren't fond of being kept in the dark on details, but even so they kept quiet and didn't voice any concerns. Not a moment later a door at the center of the room swung open and everyone went silent, bowing their heads which included Kiria and Akasha. The dark figure took its place over a large throne chair, looking over the entirety of those in attendance. The figure's eyes focused on the dark lord for an extended period as a grin shaped. Akua Shuzen was the only one that noticed the exchange but didn't think much of it. Refocusing, the figure sighed just before speaking.
"Your speedy arrival on such short notice is commendable, and I wouldn't have summoned you all if not significant. Vheuto lazz has been located."
Everyone around the room glimpsed at one another as side conversations ensued.
"Hey uhm, got a question," Morrigan waved her hand around, jumping up.
"Go right ahead, Aensland."
"What's Vheuto lazz?" she asked.
"The gateway," Kiria Yoshii smirked.
XXX
"You sure this is ok, Moka-san? Your boss won't be..."
"It's ok Tsukune, I told you before she's very understanding and likes me a lot. Dinner was great, by the way," Moka smiled.
Tsukune exhaled at this as they moved along.
"Yes it was," he replied.
With how things had been they barely had much alone time, but whenever they did both valued each moment. Tsukune was dressed in a white shirt with a collar, black pants and a black jacket atop it but left unzipped. Moka wore a sleeveless red blouse, dark gray skirt and black boots with black leg stockings. Tsukune led the way as they positioned in front of a building.
"We can either take the elevator or fly," Tsukune looked to Moka. "What do you say?"
The silver haired vampire observed the surrounding gazing in all directions before looking back at Tsukune.
"There's a heavy civilian presence around," Moka chuckled. "We're better off with option A."
"I was thinking the same."
They entered through the automatic doors of the building with Tsukune leading the entire time, walking up a staircase that led to the second level and they entered an elevator from there. The short ride took them to the top level and they passed through a small bar in which Tsukune waved at a waitress and bartender who did the same back. Another of the waiter's approached them from around the counter and handed Tsukune a keycard.
"Tsukune, what's going on?" Moka uttered.
He only smiled as they continued further across the room and through a door and up another set of steps.
"Where are we going?" Moka asked.
"You'll see, we're almost there."
She kept quite the remainder of the way and Tsukune pushed open another door and they stepped into a large space, with soft music playing and the lights dimmed in shades of purple and reds. Various windows were throughout with a dance floor and roses over it and a single table ahead of them with two bottles of champagne in a bucket of ice. Two glass cups and a single candle were at the center of it. Aside from that was a splendid view of Gotham through all the windows.
"Tsukune, I...I don't know what to say," the vampire moved forward eying the whole space. "This is amazing, was all this for..."
"For you," Tsukune smiled. "Of course Moka-san, do you like it?"
"Of course!" Moka charged and threw her arms around Tsukune, embracing him tightly.
Tsukune wrapped his arms around her and they stayed that way for a couple moments before backing off, and Tsukune looking to the dance floor.
"Shall we?"
"You don't have to ask me twice," Moka grinned.
They held hands and walking out onto the dance floor and moving to the pace of the music, and the overall tone and mood couldn't have been more romantic. Lost in the moment, their eyes met with and from then they were glued. Not a word was said, the moment a magicial neither wanting it to end.
"Tsukune," Moka whispered.
"Moka-san."
She positioned her forehead over his right shoulder as they continued at a slow pace. For the next minute this went on until Moka pulled back and again looked into Tsukune's eyes.
"This was very thoughtful of you, Tsukune," Moka rubbed the side of her face against his which sent shivers up his spine.
It was the first physical affection she'd shown since what transpired between himself and her mother, something he greatly regretted. During the past weeks he chose not to bring it up, feeling the best way to move on was to pretend it never happened. But he knew at some point the subject would have to be touched on if the two of them were to truly be together. She was the woman of his dreams and there was no other woman he loved more.
"How much for all this, you didn't have to go so overboard," Moka said.
"It doesn't matter," Tsukune broke away from her and looked to the table. "Nothing is too pricey for Moka-san."
"Oh stop," Moka playfully slapped at his shoulder.
Tsukune was the first off the dance floor and Moka followed as she took a seat at the table and Tsukune popped open a bottle of champagne, pouring a glass for each of them and sitting across from Moka.
"Cheers," both said at once, clinging their glasses together and taking a sip.
"You talk to Kurumu-chan since yesterday night?" Moka asked.
"Yes, I stopped by earlier today and we talked. Far as I can tell she seems intent with giving up the whole masked crime fighting thing before she even got started. I couldn't believe it when you told me what happened."
"You aren't the only one, but we'll have to keep a close eye on her," she took another sip.
The silver haired vampire wasn't sure how much stock she could put into Kurumu's word. For the next hour Tsukune and Moka talked about everything sharing laughs, and going through a bottle of champagne as they did. With her elbows over the table and her chin in the palms of her hands, Moka glowered at Tsukune with intent. So lost in her own world she didn't hear a word coming out of his mouth.
"Moka-san, can you hear me?" Tsukune waved a hand in front of her face, perceiving the vacancy in her expression.
"Oh yes, sorry."
Moka repositioned and sat upright.
"I never did ask what does Kokoa-chan thinks about your added nightly activities. Gin advised me you spilled it to her."
"Uh huh, and as you can imagine she was quite amused by the suit."
The two vampires shared another laugh and that's when their gazes locked, frozen like an icycle. Unexpectedly Moka moved her hands across the table lowering and dropping her palms over the top of his hand, and Tsukune bit back. She slowly rubbed her hand over his with a look of desire in them.
"Moka-san I," Tsukune pulled his hands away from hers and stood.
The silver haired vampire watched him with snooping eyes as he walked around the table, running his hands through his hair before setting himself in front of the glass window.
"I don't understand," Moka resituated in her chair, looking Tsukune over. "What's wrong?"
For a drawn-out period Tsukune didn't speak, but she knew him all too well and that included when something bothered him and so she remained quiet.
"I...we can't pretend like it never happened," Tsukune exhaled, looking back at Moka. "I love you Moka-san and I want to be with you, but I want to make sure there is nothing holding us back."
Unsure of what he implied Moka raised an eyebrow readying herself to respond but then it came to her in an instant.
"You're talking about mother, aren't you?" she asked in almost a whisper.
Tsukune simply nodded with his eyes returning to the glass window.
"Tsukune...that's in the past."
"Maybe, but it needs to be reviewed. We can't keep going on like it never happened, it was gonna come to this at some point and I'm ready to move on."
"Talk about ruining the mood," Moka rolled her eyes.
"I'm sorry, but I really just want us to have an understanding. What happened with Akasha-san and I was improper, and I only did what I did with her for the wrong reasons."
Moka bit back resting one leg over the other.
"She resembles and reserved Omote's memories, which in turn is possible she also attained her feelings towards you...which would explain why mother pursued you. It was similar from your end, am I right? You saw everything in mother that you loved about Omote?"
"Yes," Tsukune nodded. "But that's no excuse, I self-consciously knew she wasn't Omote...she wasn't you and yet I still went through with it. Had you not walked in on us, things would have gone a lot further."
Moka didn't respond to the statement, fully aware that what he said was one hundred percent accurate.
"Truth is Omote's spirit resides within you, so I've had what I wanted this whole time right in front of me and threw it all away, acting on a feeling of sexual compulsion!" Tsukune punched at a nearby wall, leaving a small dent.
Moka's eyes widened at this as she pushed out of her chair and sided with him in front of the glass window.
"You didn't throw away anything," she took hold of his chin with her fingers and forced him to look her in the face. "I love you Tsukune, and I believe in second chances."
Tsukune's blood raced at this and it was the most satisfied he'd felt in the past couple weeks. Moving her hand upward past his chin, Moka massaged it on the left side of his face and wrapped her opposite arm around his neck. Tsukune's heart raced at this, feeling butterflies in his stomach anticipating what was to come next. Moka's eyes slowly closed as she leaned her head forward and pressed her lips against his, Tsukune equally as active mashing his lips against hers and deepening the kiss. Tsukune moved his hands up and down her back whilst Moka lifted her right leg up and over his waist.
He moaned into her mouth as she did the same. Moka took hold of Tsukune's left hand and guided it over her butt, in which Tsukune's eyes shot open and he broke the kiss.
"Moka-san," he breathed hot over her lips.
"Tsukune," she spoke softly, lowering her hand and massaging the area around his crotch. "I want you to take me, here."
Tsukune bit at his tongue, questioning if he heard her clearly.
"Did you say you wanted to do it, here?" Tsukune looked her in the eyes.
"Yes and I don't see why not," she kissed at his lips. "It's just you and I and I'm aching for you. Since the first time we made love and even during the time I was angry with you, my body was constantly burning for yours. I've longed for you ever since that night, so please make me feel whole again, Tsukune."
The desire for him burned deeply within her eyes, but something else had his attention. It was a bright red dot on her right cheek that moved downward over her chest as another appeared over her head.
"Tsukune, you OK?"
"Down!" Tsukune tackled Moka to the ground.
Bullets zipped through the glass window shattering it on impact. Both vampires stayed down, wrapped around each other until the first round of gunfire ceased. Moka was the first on her feet and immediately spotted the ones responsible far across the street atop a building and their uniform all too familiar.
"The Dark Stalker Slayers!" Moka sneered.
"They found us again, this is like the fifth time in the past two weeks!"
"This time we aren't running, let's show them just what they're hunting," Moka looked to Tsukune from the corner of her eye. "We'll just have to pick up where we left off later."
She winked at him and Tsukune blushed, watching Moka take off through the already destroyed window sprouting bat like wings from her back. Tsukune quickly followed and created wings of his own diving halfway down the building. Both created additional armor around their bodies as they were shot at in midair. In just a couple flaps they were atop the group of professional hunters and soared down over them. In total were over fifteen of them, dressed in a combination of black and brown armor.
"Alyona Oksana, the enemy is engaging," one pressed down on his helmet, communicating with his superior. "Both S class, requesting back up...initial strike was a failure."
"Great, hang tight there are others nearby and in pursuit, don't let them out of your grasp," Alyona replied.
Disbanding their wings, Moka and Tsukene separated from one another realizing they'd make for easier targets when paired together. Each was shot at as they maneuvered around, dodging gunfire and moving in on the enemy. Tsukune disarmed the first, using his own weapon against him and whacking him across the head. Moka flipped around leaping into the air and performing a spinning kick that connected with the heads of three hunters. Each fell flat and were unconscious and Moka took hold of another kneeing him in the face and shattering his protective face gear. He was left with a busted lip and bloody nose.
She jumped back putting a little extra space between them before throwing out her leg and sending him halfway across the roof and knocking down two others. To her left a staff with a blade connected at the end was forced into her side and voltage added, the silver haired vampire screaming as she fell forward.
Tsukune twisted the arm of one, lifting him up and over his head before slamming him to the ground. In a split second he took a bullet through his left shoulder but the shinso blood within allowed him to heal the wound instantly. Another round of gunshots were fired but Tsukune ducked down dodging each and moved in on the monster hunters. Using the shinso blood from within, Tsukune created blades over his forearms and sliced their weapons into pieces. Their attempts at landing a hit on him were unsuccessful, and Tsukune dropped the four of them in a combination of kicks and punches.
Across from him Moka managed to free herself of the blade that pierced into her body but there were lingering effects that left her drowsy. A loud boom from up high diverted everyone's attention as a black vehicle passed by and something dropped downward out of it.
"Initiate autopilot."
Four slayers aimed their weapons upward as the incoming figure spread its wings, six feet in either direction and glided downward over them.
"Miss Oksana, we have a little bit of a problem," one used the built in communications system. "The Batman is here!"
"Well, well...this actually works in our favor. Our triumph card arrived in Gotham just hours ago and is part of the backup unit, and she's been anxious to get her hands on the knight. Hold the fort down, they will be there any second."
"Yes, miss."
The cape crusader took down one slayer as he landed over the roof and disarmed another three with batarangs. Tsukune took full advantage of the opening and raced forward KOing each of the three, who had dropped their guard.
"Hate to ask, but how'd you get here so quickly?" Tsukune back flipped over an approaching enemy and kicked at the back of his head. "You weren't spying on us, were you?"
Batman moved from side to side eluding two slayers, leg dropping one and choke slamming the other.
"Having hacked their radio frequency, I knew of their move in advance. The device Nightwing tagged them with was more than just a tracker. I've been on to them for the past hour," Batman replied.
Even with what they knew about the dark knight and being one step ahead of the opposition, they couldn't help but be captivated. The small moment of victory was however short as a couple dozen helicopters occupied the sky and additional persons were lowered onto neighboring rooftops, Tsukune counting up to at least sixty persons.
"Looks like things are about to get a whole lot more fun," Moka cracked her knuckles, feeling her competitive spirit rise.
"Let's move," Batman looked to Moka and Tsukune. "We're at a disadvantage from this vantage."
"You suggesting we retreat," Moka groaned. "These hunters need to be sent a clear message they're barking up the wrong tree. They'll keep coming until we show them we can't be had!"
Slowly drawing near, one helicopter hovered atop the roof and a net was fired from a gun which wrapped around Batman pulling him down over the roof.
"Batman!" Tsukune shouted.
Laughter was the sound that came next, but it was not like something they'd expect. It wasn't dark, menacing or even horrific but rather that of a child! To their greatest surprise that's exactly what came next. She halfway climbed down the latter before jumping down and landing nearly five yards from Batman. She stood at about 4'8, blond hair, wearing a red hood/dress combination, small red cape with a white apron tied over the front. She carried a small basket in her left hand.
"A child..." Batman's eyes widened, glimpsing at the young girl.
"And you must be Batman, I've heard lots...none of which would imply such an easy catch," the young girl spoke.
"I'm not," Batman uncovered a small gadget from inside his belt and burned away the constraints with a laser. "Who're you."
The dark knight glared as he stood and approached the young girl.
"Ooooohhhh scary, you're actually quite frightening up close."
"No games," Batman marched forward.
"Oh but why not, life would be so boring without them," the young girl reached into her basket. "You look hungry, and lucky for you I've got just the thing."
His eyes narrowed as an apple came into view and she tossed it up and.
"Here," she snickered sinisterly with a devilish grin. "Catch!"
Batman threw out his cape as she tossed the apple which exploded on impact and sent him soaring in the opposite direction. Additional laughter escaped her lips as he landed on his feet.
"This should be fun," the young girl licked at her lips. "You all take care of the vampires, the bat is my obligation."
"Yes BB Hood," one slayer responded.
"BB Hood?" Batman questioned.
"Baby Bonnie Hood, hehe and I'm your newest playmate," she reached into her basket pulling out two hand guns. "So let's have some fun!"
BB Hood laughed historically as she fired off bullets at Batman! Tsukune didn't know whether or not she was to be taken seriously, after all she was just a child. On the other hand it did appear she was in command, crazy as it was to think. He knew full and well Batman could take care of himself and it appeared Baby Bonnie Hood wanted a one on one showdown with the dark knight and so Tsukune focused his attention on the other surrounding DSS members. Moka did the same, each constructing additional armor over their bodies, using the creation ability from within their blood.
Gunfire from BB Hood's pistol directed Batman toward the ledge, which he dove off of and she followed shooting a blade into the surface which was connected to a rope and she made the jump. He was the first to the ground, and looked out in front of him as BB Hood dropped down with a wide grin on her face.
"You're one of them, aren't you? I was under the impression Dark Stalker Hunters was an organization that hunted only yokai and monsters," Batman inquired.
"And you aren't," she chuckled.
Her remark was met by a glare.
"Hehe, so you want the truth...no fooling the proclaimed world's greatest detective. Even I was stunned when the call was made to me. Hired to take on the Batman of Gotham, and though you aren't as widely publicized as your other friends in capes and masks, I was still ecstatic. I live for the hunt!"
"You were hired to take me down?"
"Yes."
"You're welcome to try," Batman stepped back with two batarangs in hand.
Baby Bonnie Hood licked at her lips as adrenaline sky rocketed within her, there was nothing like facing off against a highly regarded target.
"Oh, I will and for your sake don't hold back. I'm more dangerous than I look, don't be fooled by my appearance and besides I want your very best!"
"I'll keep that in mind," Batman replied.
Something about her was so oddly strange, she had the appearance of a young girl but the way she talked and how she presented herself were that of a woman. BB Hood took aim on him once more and fired bullets as he ran for cover behind a nearby dumpster. In swift movement he spun around from behind the dumpster throwing out both projectiles, but each shot into pieces. Atop the roofs Moka and Tsukune had the advantage over their attackers, moving around at all times.
Tsukune swept one off his feet, taking hold of his ankle and spinning him around in circles before tossing him into a group of his own. With his wings sprouted outward Tsukune took to the air zipping around as dozens below failed to land a single shot, swooping down on them from time to time disarming them of their weapons. Moka was surrounded, having already taken shots to her body but healed quickly. Whatever damage they managed to inflict it was nothing that would hold her back.
"Onee-sama!"
Both Moka and Tsukune looked to their left and neither could believe their eyes. Up high and touching down over the roof was a young woman with green colored eyes, orange hair tied in pigtails with two purple bows. Her attire consisted of long black stockings, dark colored shoes, a dark red blouse and black skirt. In her right hand she carried a massive bat with spikes around it.
"Kokoa-chan!" Moka's mouth dropped open. "You can't be here, leave!"
"Not a chance, onee-sama," Kokoa ducked eluding gunfire as she ran toward her older half-sister. "These guys again huh, what a pain!"
"I don't want you getting hurt, Tsukune myself and the Batman are plenty capable of handling these small fry," Moka emphasized.
"Batman's here!" Kokoa's eyes lit up. "You guys are teaming with one of the best and didn't tell me...where is he?"
Moka pulled Kokoa down to the ground as a laser was shot at them.
"That isn't your concern, these guys are the immediate threat," Moka replied.
The silver haired vampire knew talking Kokoa out of staying was off the table, so accepted she'd fight alongside them, both vampires back on their feet right away. Each went on the attack and Tsukune smiled from up high.
"Koka-chan, Moka-san...I'll leave these guys to you," Tsukune looked to various other hunters taking aim on them from bordering rooftops. "I'll handle them."
Flapping his wings with determination Tsukune took off at top speed going after the first of them, eluding the ammunition fired at him. He used his wings as a weapon cutting many of them down as he passed through. With her signature kick Moka sent a handful of them soaring off the roof and Kokoa knocking them over with her weapon. A fully charged laser gun was locked in on Moka and the blast halfway connected with her left arm, resulting in blood splatter but her wound instantly closed and healed.
"Miss Oksana," the shooter pressed down on the left side of his helmet. "We're incapable of capturing the targets, they're beyond our current abilities. Their strength and speed was expected, but they've got this uncanny ability to heal, unlike any vampire I've encountered."
"Sure you can, Baby Bonnie Hood is with you! Put her on the line."
"Sorry miss, but she and the Batman disappeared to who knows where. Them aside these targets are beyond our abilities, any damage that we're able to inflict they shake it off and regenerate!"
Moments of silence followed before Alyona let out a sigh.
"Accelerated healing, hhhmmm...continue your pursue of them but if all else fails get me a sample of their blood."
"Yes ma'am."
His eyes lowered to the blood over the surface that had come from Moka's wound moments ago. BB Hood and Batman had taken their fight to the main street, the Dark Stalker Hunter with her back against a truck and reloading her weapon. Batman appeared from atop the vehicle gliding down in front of her, and side stepping as she fired a shot. She dropped her weapons into her side pockets as Batman came in close, pulling out a Machete blade and swinging at him. He grabbed hold of her wrist, twisting it and disarming her.
"Enough!" Batman said.
With quick maneuver she slipped out of his grasp and recovered the Machete off the ground, swinging at his legs which he jumped over and kicked at her face. The back of her head was forced against the truck and though she saw stars for a moment, she maintained her balance. She reached into the basket again and this time pulled out a Uzi gun, firing off at Batman who took a couple shots to his left side. His armor held up and so he took no damage as he moved in on her again with a single punch which she flipped over.
While airborne and behind him she continued shooting as he spun around throwing out a metal wire which wrapped around her ankle and pulled her down in a quick tug. She fell flat on her back and grimaced in pain.
"Ouch, that hurt," she whispered popping up with a knife in hand.
She sliced the wire in half jumping to her feet and taking aim on him again but a batarang disarmed her of the weapon. Gracefully spinning around, she uncovered two pistols and fired off at him with a malicious expression of satisfaction and bloodthirst raging from within her eyes.
"Yes, this is it! The heat of battle against a worthy opponent!"
Batman jumped and ran atop an SUV as he threw various batarangs at her, all of which were shot down. One of her weapons ran out of ammunition and she dropped it into the basket taking hold of a small dagger and forcefully tossing it at Batman who caught the projectile and threw it back at her, disarming her of the second hand gun. He then leaped upward, throwing down a couple smoke bombs at her feet, BB Hood losing all visuals of her surroundings and coughing. Batman threw out two wires as he touched down, both of which passed through the fog, wrapping around BB Hood's body, forcing her against and restraining her to a light post she so happened to be standing in front of.
"It's over," Batman stood tall as the smoke cleared. "It's way passed your curfew, stay put until I return."
"Yeah, like I really have a choice!" Baby Bonnie Hood tried freeing herself with no success.
The cape crusader took to the rooftop with a grapple gun in hand, soaring up high and coming down over two that approached Moka. He smashed their heads together while in midair and choke slammed them as his boots made contact with the ground, and flipped forward kicking at the face of one and body slamming another that came at him.
"So that's Batman," Kokoa watched from afar with her hands positioned together. "So cool!"
She wasn't one to get impressed easily, but before her was a mysterious Phenom and sometimes even considered a lore. Moka stepped in and was at his side kneeing one gunman in the chin and roundhouse kicking another to the ground who lost hold of his weapon, which Batman caught midair whacking it across the faces of three incoming enemies. Nearly ten feet from them a lone gunman stood on a knee, with a small container filled with Moka's blood.
"Retreat," he pressed down on the left side of his helmet, communicating with everyone.
He was the second in control behind BB Hood and so there wasn't a single person that argued, most retreating to helicopters from up high and others taking to the streets with awaiting vehicles for exactly that. Batman walked across the roof and narrowed his eyes at the sight of two wires laid out over the sidewalk and no sign of Baby Bonnie Hood.
"Shouldn't we stop them," Moka walked up on Batman. "Or at least nab one of them for questioning?"
The dark knight set his lenses to detect mode, but even that was unable to confirm where BB Hood ran off to and so he instead pressed at a button over his belt.
"We've just about pin pointed their primary base," Batman faced Moka. "There's no need to follow or stop them. They've got large numbers and the aid of Penguin, but to what scale is the question."
"You want to confront them on their doorstep?"
"Everything I do isn't without a plan, they'll soon be off your back," Batman replied.
That didn't exactly answer her question, but she had faith in his abilities so didn't worry. Tsukune dropped down beside them from the sky disbanding his wings.
"Any clue why they started retreating?"
A loud bang echoed through the sky and Batman took hold of his grapple gun, shooting and connecting with the bat plane as it passed by. He pulled himself into the cockpit before taking off into the clouds.
"No, but he says he's got a plan," Moka replied.
"Sheeeessshh, seems to be how it goes with him. A plan that he never lets any of us on, and this whole thing with these monster hunters is just what we needed," Tsukune spoke with sarcasm. "We've already got Fairy Tale to deal with."
Kokoa joined them and as the final helicopter took off.
"What is he like on a personal level?" Kokoa asked.
Moka nor Tsukune answered the question.
"Maybe later, Kokoa-chan. Let's go home," Moka replied.
Tsukune was ready to call it a night himself but knew he needed to first return to the location of their date and pay for the repairs of the damaged glass windows. He had no idea what his excuse would be for how the shattering occurred.
XXX
It was just a little after five thirty in the morning and he'd awoke earlier than usual beginning his early morning chores. The sun had barely begun to rise as he ventured through the main living room, dusting and rearranging furniture. Such things weren't asked of him, he just wanted to help in as many ways as possible. There was nothing of greater value to him than the safety of the master and aiding him through his crusade in every way possible.
No matter what he decided, Alfred made a promise to himself that he'd never abandoned the young master. Somehow some way he always found a way to pull through even the most impossible situations and come out victorious. Fairy Tale would be no different, he knew the Batman would find a way to stop them and protect Gotham as he'd done so many times before and he wasn't alone. Unlike in the beginning he didn't have to go at it alone, he had allies in different shapes and forms. Moving along Alfred ran the duster over an antique cabinet that had been passed down in the Wayne family for decades, and that's when he picked up on the sounds of footsteps. Alfred lowered the small item over a nearby sofa and followed after the sounds which led to the kitchen.
"Master Bruce, is everything al..."
As he turned the corner Alfred bit down sharply, eying a woman with her back to him in an oversized white dress shirt that extended downward just above her knees and precisely the right size for the young master. Detecting his presence, she immediately spun around with a glass of vegetable juice in her hand.
"Oh, good morning Alfred," the refrigerator door closed shut behind her, the top two buttons of the shirt left undone. He felt his throat go dry staring into the vivid jade colored eyes of the pink haired vampire. "I'm sorry, did I startle you?"
She examined his features as she took a sip from the glass, while he took moments to gather himself and wrap his mind around the reality she was standing in front of him, dressed in the shirt Bruce wore the night before after returning from patrol and what that meant! She and the young master shared a couple drinks in the dining room but that was it, he had no idea anything else would occur.
"Good morning, Miss Bloodriver," Alfred coughed clearing his throat, doing his best to maintain his composure. "How do you do?"
It went without saying that both felt the awkwardness of the situation, the surrogate father of her lover now aware of the relationship she had with Bruce. At some point or another he would have found out, and the only thing on her mind was his approval. If not she'd do everything in her power to gain his acceptance, in front of her was the man who essentially brought up the man she'd fallen for so if anyone's opinion mattered besides her own it was his. With the glass to her lips the vampire finished what remained before setting it aside on the counter.
"I've said it before, but you've done a marvelous job with him," Akasha's eyes lowered over the marble tiles. Having been around for centuries she rarely got nervous, having experienced it all but her emotions were aimed towards exactly that. "His parents would be proud."
She looked up at him with a smile and he returned it, easing her nerves significantly.
"I'm going to turn back in," she fiddled with her fingers as she bypassed him. "Hope to see you before I take off later."
Those were her last words as she took off barefoot across the carpet and up the stairs. Alfred watched her long pink hair wave back and forth down passed her waist as she disappeared around the corner, and felt a bead of sweat run down the side of his face.
"Oh dear..." he whispered.
She pushed open Bruce's bedroom door and in the bed he laid asleep, and their clothing scattered around the floor. Akasha undid the buttons over the shirt, letting it drop off her shoulders as she walked in full nude. She rejoined him in the bed, pulling the blankets over her body. Moving in beside him with her head lowered over his chest she wrapped one leg around him. She laid there for minutes and slowly her eyes closed as she fell asleep.
A private jet touched down over the runway of Gotham international and passengers' aboard gathered their belongings from the upper compartments. The taxing time wasn't for long before the doors opened and they gained access into the airport. It was a long flight and the two of them were exhausted but with a feeling of accomplishment. They had finally arrived, and soon they would once again see their friends.
Getting through security didn't take long and each picked up their checked bags before taking off to the lower levels and catching a taxi. The sun was just barely beginning to rise and much the sky was covered in clouds with a light rain pouring down over the city.
"You two new to Gotham or returning residents?" the cab driver eyed them through the rear view mirror.
"We're in town on business visiting friends, but for how long I cannot say," one replied.
"Very good, I hope you enjoy your time here. Don't get caught up in the city's bad reputation, it's quite beautiful with much potential."
The remainder of the drive was silent, both young women keeping to themselves and taking notice of a building at the center of town, which appeared to be the tallest of them all. The name "Wayne Enterprises." was plastered over it in glowing blue letters.
"Now that we're here how should we go about finding them, Mizore-chan?"
"Don't know, we'll check into the hotel first and then go from there. San is the only reason we've gotten this far, thanks to her back and forth messages with Gin. Our best bet is to find out there exact location through her, Gin would tell her anything," the ice woman sucked on a lollipop. "Don't worry Yukari-chan, we'll find them."
XXX
He sat in front of the computer screen, carefully looking over the information on the monitor. Obtaining her info was a whole lot less difficult than he thought it would be. She was a born in the UK, and listed at age eleven, highly advanced in using various weapons. BB Hood had only been acquainted with the Dark Stalker Hunters a little over a year, and had already left her mark in such a short time. Bruce sat back with two finger over his chin in deep thought. Footsteps approached him from behind as Alfred came into view off to his right setting a tray over the countertop.
"Good morning sir," Alfred gazed at his watch seeing it was a little after twelve. "Or I should say afternoon."
"Hello Alfred," Bruce replied, but never looking away from the screen.
"Who is this?"
"A young girl I encountered last night. Akashiya Moka and Aono Tsukune were attacked by the Dark Stalker Hunters again, and led by this woman...or more precisely girl. She attended the conference Hunters Guild in a Northern Europe, an Alpine Branch, meeting with other hunters of great skills and looking to make profit off their talents."
Alfred took a look at the woman's face for himself.
"She appears to be rather y..."
"Young, yes she's a child. Baby Bonnie Hood and others like herself have obtained many of their weapons and resources through illegal means, previous to her affiliation with the Dark Stalker Hunters. A lot of her time was spent on target practice, up to fifty moving targets at a time and she would successfully hit all simultaneously."
"Great work, how long did it take to gather all this?" Alfred asked.
"Not long, the firewalls surrounding this information and others of similar organizations were easily obtainable. Something else I found interesting was something called the Dark Hunting Grand Prix which is held twice a year, with a change in location for each event. How it works is a target is decided on by the host and those who enter compete to see who can hunt it down first. This is a competition for the hunters of high level to test their separate skills, but not all hunters compete in this tournament."
"Interesting, very interesting master Wayne."
Alfred took a couple steps back, but with his eyes on Bruce who hadn't looked away from the screen. This persisted for over a minute until Bruce slowly spun around in his chair, somehow feeling his butler's gaze burning over him.
"Alfred, what is it?"
"Sir, your personal life is yours and I'd never interfere nor tell you what to do with it and excuse me for asking but for how long?"
He wasn't expecting a question and hadn't any idea what was being asked of him.
"You'll have to be a little bit more specific, Alfred," Bruce leaned forward.
"Miss Bloodriver, sir."
Nothing else needed to be said, Bruce running two hands over his face and letting out a sigh.
"When did you find out?"
"Just this morning sir, she and I had a run-in upstairs in the kitchen."
With his hands together Bruce stared at the cement surface underneath his feet, thinking about how to respond or what he should even say.
"Seeing as this is going nowhere I'll go ahead and start. How do you feel about her," Alfred walked forward. "What is she to you, sir? Normally I wouldn't give this a seconds thought, but Akasha is far from any normal woman you've dated and she knows your secret. She isn't the type to be led on or put on a show for the sake of your public relations and or appearances. I know when a person holds themselves to a high level of self-respect, and she is exactly that so I'm asking, what is the point to all of this?"
Bruce took a deep breath and made eye contact, taking in every word that came out of Alfred's mouth.
"It's because I...I care for her."
"Care for her?"
"Alfred, she makes me feel like at the end of the tunnel, at the end of my journey there's light. All I've ever strived for is fulfilling a promise and ending crime in the names of mother and father. They were my, everything and when I lost them that night, I lost myself. There was only one path, one ending...and that was to fight through this crusade alone, it's my burden to carry. My chance at happiness was sacrificed for the sake of everyone else."
"And am I right in sensing a, but?"
Repositioning slightly, Bruce stared out into space for a moment.
"But then came her. We've slept together more times than I can count, but it's so much more than that. She truly understands me, accepts Bruce Wayne and Batman and the mission, even going as far to say we could see it through together. Her caring nature, sweetness and kind gestures are glamourous and when I'm with her it's as though some of the darkness within me is uplifted. No one has ever made me feel this way except for…Selina. I feel warm and at ease when in Akasha's presence..."
"But?" Alfred looked at him directly with crossed arms.
"She's a vampire of an immortal bloodline, the most powerful aside from Alucard, leading member to what was the Dark Lords, the most powerful yokai trio in the history of the world, the queen of all vampires which most of the yokai world respects and looks up to and I'm...just a human. What could someone like me possibly offer to a woman that has lived for centuries, who could have any man or anything she wanted? My destiny was set the instant my parents were gunned down, and that future doesn't include Akasha."
Alfred was silenced by the comment and took a while to regain himself, but such remarks were expected coming from Bruce.
"Sir, I'm going to say something and I want you to listen closely," Alfred rubbed his hands together. "It has always been in your nature to search for the wrong or bad in things and people. There's more reasons than not that you should allow yourself a chance with miss Bloodriver. And from what I've gathered from your proclamation...you're in love with her."
"That's insane!" Bruce jumped up from the computer chair.
"Is it? I know you better than anyone master Bruce, possibly more so than yourself and I saw the look in your eyes when you talked about her. It was that same look Thomas had for Martha all too often. You've got your mind so set on avenging them, and have for years which has clouded your judgement in relation to your own personal relationships. Women like Akasha Bloodriver aren't an everyday luxury sir, and I doubt you'll find very many women who could accept you in the way that she has."
"Alfred!" Bruce marched forward.
"No, you will listen Master Bruce! You said she could have anything she wanted, and I can't disagree. She's not only beautiful, but powerful, intelligent as well as loving and caring. Tell me sir, why would a woman such as this cling to and spend her nights with you, despite all your flaws? She could very easily have one of her kind, a very powerful and dashing vampire but it seems she chose you. Now I won't speak for Miss Bloodriver on the matter, but I do know you and I've wanted nothing other than your happiness. Look past the negatives and see all the positives, you love her, I know you do. This isn't something you hold in, at some point you must tell her how you feel. Part of you is afraid to be happy and love, but I'm here to tell you it's ok and your mother and father would say the same if they were here."
Bruce wanted to retort and bark out how Alfred was completely wrong, but found he couldn't and that there was legitimacy to Alfred's claims. The idea of it frightened him, Bruce retreating back and taking a seat in the computer chair. He faced the opposite way with his back to Alfred and they stayed like that for minutes.
"I'll be on my way sir, just call if you need anything."
He took only a couple steps before stopping at the sound of Bruce's voice.
"Alfred..." Bruce uttered.
"Yes sir?"
Another several seconds passed as Bruce bit back.
"Thanks," he glimpsed over his shoulder at his butler.
"Of course, sir."
Alfred continued toward the elevators but with a smile on his face. Not a moment later a beeping sound on screen alerted Bruce he had just received a message. In one click a locked file appeared on screen with the title "Information." and sent by Red Robin.
To be continued
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