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Clash of Realms
CHP9: Runaway

Beforehand she'd known of her master's visit to the human world and the reason, but the outcome of that visit was still unknown as she scurried through the halls and into the office of her master. Unexpectedly he wasn't at his office desk as she was expecting and the sliding door to the balcony was open, but the emperor wasn't alone as Eris recognized the second individual as Kotori Chiemi, a royal to the kingdom of Uanora and major general to her land's military branch. The woman stood at 5'6 with long light brown hair, with gold colored eyes and wearing a light blue battle uniform. She was an exceptional combatant and weapons dealer and her true form that of a kitsune.
"Master," Eris called out to him as she joined them out on the balcony. "What's happened?"
The Valkyrie could sense the intensity and dejection from them both, just by their postures and expressions.
"Kotori has come to me with rather distressing news," Apollo looked Eris in the eyes.
The emperor didn't have the opportunity to speak as Kotori beat him to it.
"There was an attack on our royal palace from within and those attackers made away with a Chirismoy shell."
"And what is that, exactly?" Eris inquired.
Kotori nodded as she continued on.
"It is all in the name, and not many are aware of the Chirismoy and its enormous magic power, so dangerous in fact hundreds of years ago its creator separated it into fifty pieces and hid them not only within the human world, but here in our realm. The palace of Uanora held two of these pieces which were stolen from under our feet. It would appear a couple spies had infiltrated our kingdom, some of which our own citizens, most likely paid off."
Eris bit at her lower lip as Kotori continued on.
"We don't know how or when our own were otherwise corrupted, but eye witnesses placed the ogre Ilon Kreing and several other big name outlaws on scene, one in which we were lucky enough to imprison during their attempted escape," the kitsune smirked. "Jitoshi Ichiro, the vampire who was once upon a time affiliated with Fairy Tale."
Eyes wide and her shoulders tightened, Eris looked to her master who had a pretty good idea of what was on her mind.
"It has already been done, they've shipped Jitoshi to the kingdom of Hiklorhan where he will be dealt with under vampire law and a select few others from those parts our now in our custody and I shall send someone to interrogate them. They will be judged in a front of a jury as we go about gathering the proper evidence to incriminate each and they're innocent until proven guilty. But not him, not Jitoshi! That lad is responsible for the kidnapping of the princess's daughter, my grandchild and attempting to shape her into some sort of weapon that he and his people could use to their advantage!" Apollo shouted his emotions poured out in that single instant.
Kotori nor Eris talked for quite some time as Apollo calmed his nerves before proceeding to speak.
"Jitoshi will be sentenced to death... not only is he partially responsible for deaths of innocents during these robberies but he stole away family of mine, royalty and tried turning that child against her own mother, spewing lies and hatred. I will show no mercy on those that aim to do harm on my family! His execution will take place in the coming months, but before that time we shall discover who he's been working under and if it is Fairy Tale I shall uncover the whereabouts of where they're operating and put an immediate stop to whatever they're plotting."
This declaration came as no surprise to Eris as she knew how the emperor viewed family and if someone were to try and harm them in any way that said person would be punished to the max. From there Kotori bowed her head to Apollo as she took off toward the open door leading back into his office.
"Thanks for having me your majesty, I shall now report back to queen Kiyoko and my superiors. We shall maintain an active dialog."
"Indeed," the emperor nodded as she disappeared around the corner.
Another stretch of silence fell upon them before he eventually looked to her and spoke up.
"Was there something you wished to discuss?"
"I heard about your sudden trip to the human world in trying to meet with the Justice League, was it a success?" Eris questioned.
Apollo simply nodded.
"It was, all because of Sasha's father," the emperor looked into the confused eyes of Eris. "There's more to that Wayne boy than I originally thought, turns out he's the Justice League's Batman. My daughter and I fear even both Aono Moka and Tsukune have kept this hidden from me this entire time."
His fists clinched as he took a deep breath.
"What?!"
Eris stepped back in astonishment as she recalled events which led to her meeting with the caped crusader seven years ago and at the time she was aware of Akasha's relationship with the billionaire CEO, but never imagined it was him behind the mask.
"You investigated?" Eris inquired.
"I had no reason to, it was Sasha that brought this to my attention and so I looked into the matter and confirmed her claim. To think my daughter would leave out such a detail from me about her past lover."
Eris lightly bit at her tongue.
"And what will you do about this matter, with the three of them?"
"I have not yet gave it very much thought, but I shall speak to each of them individually. As for the meeting itself, well... simply only time will tell. I opened their eyes to another perspective in accordance to the actions they've taken and possible consequences for those choices and it is simply their decision how they handle themselves going forward. I do not wish to impose my visions upon them, as they already have a working structure in place but I do however believe active communication is important as these very beings could be crucial in the world of monsters coexisting with humans. Already and in such a short time they've garnered more admiration and aspiration from both worlds than any other I've witnessed."
"I see..." Eris's voice trailed off.
Apollo moved passed her and into his office as the Valkyrie followed.
"So what now?" she asked.
"I shall speak to my daughter about Jitoshi's imprisonment and look over the full report and assign the proper unit to this case. Obsidi Plato Ramses has been otherwise occupied with other matters, but I'm considering pulling him aside to look further into this matter. He shall be dealt with under vampire jurisdiction, but this has to do with family so I shall observe the proceedings closely."
XXX
This was their fourth session of the day, but it was still a lot better than the hard labor forced upon them beforehand. Training and readying themselves for the eventual battle royal that was to come soon was hard work for others, but for them it was simply a way of life as they were used to working their butts off and patrolling. Since they had started sparring there was something about the way they moved in sync that motivated both as they had truly began to feel each other out.
She could hear him panting, his feet moving from side to side as he shoved his heels into the ground to keep balance. Since this whole back and forth started she'd always been in command, dictating the pace as she was the more skilled fighter all around.
"Your fatigue is starting to show," Dinah posed with amusement as she kept her pace up moving all around, holding her fists up to defend and counter.
"My fatigue," Luke laughed throwing out a couple strikes of his own. "I'm not the only one breathing heavily."
It happened in a matter of seconds as she ran at him and began zipping out her fists at him, striking into his stomach as he moved his arms, blocking her. She jumped up as he attempted to leg sweep and take her down, and Dinah performed a spinning back kick which knocked Luke off balance but he landed an elbow over her left shoulder as she lost her footing.
"Nice one, but can you keep it up," Dinah smiled.
His eyes narrowed as she dipped down and swung her leg across his ankles, but he jumped up avoiding it as a knee to the stomach made him fall back before he regained his footing. He wiped away sweat that trailed down the side of his face and dodged her once more before taking her arm and swinging her over his head, hitting her back on the grass, while looking down at her and grinned.
"Finally gotcha," Luke gave her a thumbs up.
"Only because I let you," Dinah quickly popped up as she threw out a strike which connected with his chest and sent him back.
He smoothly recovered and grinned as she did the same.
"Excuses, excuses?" he breathed softly as sweat ran down the side of his face. "I see now why Batman talked about you in such high regard far as your melee proficiency and performance."
"How about you shut up so I can beat you into the ground and you can admire me later," Dinah taunted as he stood back.
Her mouth went dry as he reached for and pulled his tank up and over his head and tossed it aside. She couldn't help but stare at his muscular form and some of the scars he had endured since they'd been taken prisoner.
"You ready to finish this?" Luke questioned.
Dinah answered by moving in with numerous jabs at him as she threw in a couple knees to throw him off. She gasped as she moved back slightly and swung her leg at his head, managing to knock him off balance yet again. Next they quickly moved in on one another dodging and swiping at each other as they moved across the grass.
The sun had slowly started to set, the dusk sweeping across the horizon. It was a warm evening, only a few degrees cooler than the heat wave that had hit neighboring kingdoms. However, it hadn't stopped Luke and Dinah from making certain they stayed sharp. The battle royal was approaching and they would be facing off against opponents that were physically more gifted than themselves.
"You're all around the more experienced fighter of us both, but I can easily hold my own. We'll need to come up with coordinated attacks going forward to better our chances," Luke said as he moved in on her with a couple additional strikes.
She grabbed at his fist and pushed him back, as he stumbled on his feet once more. She took the opportunity to grab at the waistband of his pants and snap them against his torso before slamming him onto the ground as he quickly rolled up and into his fighting stance. Not another fist was thrown as they were applauded and the session came to an end as four persons arrived on horseback. The first was Isla Hayhurst, followed by her 2nd in command Cecily Hadlee, Miukei Suzcoo and Lailay Izami.
"Times up," Isla approached them from atop the hill as she lowered herself from the horse and approached them. "Nightfall is upon us."
Cecily alongside Lailay galloped downward just past Isla.
"We'll go ahead and inform the rest out on this meadow training time is over. The guards shall return to their usual posts once we return to the castle," Cecily said just before taking off and Lailay right behind her.
Since that night Isla attacked with the intent to test his skills, the elf royal hadn't spoken to him since but the extra stares and looks hadn't ceased and he speculated what was behind this. It was out of his place to probe as he was only a prisoner and so he recovered his shirt off the ground pulling it back over his head. Both he and Dinah followed the elf and vampire up the hill where other security personnel awaited them. With their arms extended outward chain locks were again inserted over their wrists as at this point they knew it was pointless to resist or try and run. Their only chance at freedom it seemed was winning that battle royal and placing top five.
"You bunch," Isla gestured to four guards. "See to it these two make it back to their cells and we shall follow after the other self-assigned contestants are gathered."
"Yes general," the three of them tipped their hats.
And just like that the four guards led the way while both Luke and Dinah followed without struggle. In just a couple steps Luke just so happened to look back over his left shoulder and made eye contact with Miukei who not only smiled at him but winked. Immediately afterwards he just looked forward. Both he and Dinah heard stories of vampires passed around through other prisoners which included their hunger for battle and seductive nature. Rumor had it both she and Lailay were of the vampire species, and prominent ones for that matter. More likely than not Miukei meant nothing of it, probably trying to get in his head. But even so he found himself looking back again and surprisingly her eyes were still over him and this time the vampire blew him a kiss! Luke's eyes broadened as he bit down and looked forward.
"You're acting strange," Canary nudged his shoulder with her own. "Whatsup?"
"I'm good," Luke quickly responded letting out a breath he didn't realize he was holding.
She wasn't exactly convinced of this, but even so Dinah let it go as for the next half mile they walked before being locked away in their prison cells.
Two weeks later
Out front a carriage led by horses pulled up beside the sidewalk. The rider up front dropped down and around opening the side door. Right away camera crews moved in snapping photos as a woman emerged from the backseat wearing a green gown and a black bow tied in her hair.
"Princess Akasha, it's her!" bystanders moved in trying to get a peek.
"Boy is she gorgeous," another added.
She passed through all the flashing lights as she stepped into one of the higher rated clubs in the realm, which only a select few were granted access. Dozens of the workers inside froze as she emerged through the doors as well as other onlookers. It didn't take long for her to find her date who stood by.
"Colton," she grinned locking arms with him.
Colton already carried the tickets used to gain entry into the clubbing area where there was lots of lights and music. The two vampires were escorted to a table where they were seated, each taking a menu into hand.
"Is there anything I can get you to start?" the bartender asked.
He did his best to stay professional and maintain his poise, difficult as it was with the queen of vampires' right in front of him.
"I'll take a Michelada," Colton gazed over at the Dark Lord, "What about you, my beloved?"
"Just a martini."
This info was written over a small pad as he gawked at the vampire beauty from the corner of his eye. When completed he left and took off for the bar area and at once both vampires spoke which resulted in laughter. Cheeks red and all Akasha looked away for from him fiddling with her fingers over the table.
"Will you be okay with this, living this kind of life? Have you been alright, there haven't been any more attempts at your life, have there?"
Colton sighed as he ran a hand over the side of his face.
"Eight separate incidents since the day of your return gathering, I tell yah what, those bastards are persistent! I've heightened security around my workspace and home since then, guards on the clock twenty four seven guarding my ass. But to be with you," he reached across the table lowering his hands over hers. "It's well worth it."
"Do you have names?" Akasha grimaced. "I could have them executed."
"No worries my lady," Colton pulled his hands back. "It isn't anything my people can't handle if this goes on. I can hardly blame the poor fools trampling over one another to rid me of my head so that they may have a chance at you."
Since going public it was difficult for him to determine from her expressions if she enjoyed all the attention or not. She lived a life that not much others could really even begin to imagine or grasp.
"It's despicable, that's what it is! Perhaps they will grow tired of gunning for your life, especially after we're mated and you become my king. We'll make it through these rough patches and things will be so much better."
"And what of those prisoners that are supposedly held up in your dungeon. Are the rumors true one of them is Jitoshi, the son of a bitch who kidnapped Sasha?!" he leaned forward with his elbows situated over the tabletop.
"You heard right and until now, he hasn't cooperated. Sasha wishes to see and speak with him, but I won't allow it, not even with supervision. I fear he might try and get into her head and convince her that somehow he's in the right and the rest of us are in the wrong. I will no longer allow that man to poison my daughter's mind with lies!"
As with the Asagao three Colton knew of Akasha's pregnancy, but unlike the three he was oblivious to who fathered the child. And he didn't feel it was in his place to make such inquires, so he didn't. They were disrupted as a couple persons snapped photos of them from afar.
"A little privacy would be lovely," Akasha rolled her eyes but did nothing about it. "A gal like me can't go anywhere without a circus following, guess that's the price of being the daughter of Apollo, our emperor."
With a tray in hand the waiter returned with their drinks.
"Would you like to order a meal, or perhaps take to the dance floor first?" he set both glasses over the table.
Both looked at one another and without discussion a quiet decision was made as they selected something off the menu. Other couples and groups were seated throughout and a large majority were out on the dance floor or around the pool tables. From then they engaged in conversations and the longer this went on they felt more at ease blocking out everything and everyone around them. Their sit down was again interrupted in a matter of seconds as a group loomed consisting of mostly women, all of which calling out to the vampire queen.
"Princess, princess may we get a picture?! Just one quick?"
"Of course you may," Akasha responded happily.
The vampire stood and followed them to a spot off to the side taking a couple dozen as others that passed by did the same taking advantage of the opportunity.
"Thanks a bunch and it's good to have you back on the throne," one whispered getting Akasha to blush.
She didn't even realize as thirty minutes passed during this stretch before she returned to the table and sitting across from her date. Colton was slightly annoyed but did his best not to show it as another couple shots were taken of her by some passing and a little while after it seemed to die down to their relief.
"I'm really sorry about all that, but on the bright side it could have been a lot worse."
Colton laughed as he sat back.
"Living like a celebrity is something I'm no stranger to. However I don't draw in near the same amount of attention as you do, but that doesn't mean I don't understand this sort of life or can't live it."
For the next hour and a half they dined and had a couple drinks before taking to the dance floor where they became the center of attention. Silent whispers and stares came their way but Akasha took to just ignoring the excessive looks and gossip while Colton did the same. Again their one on one time didn't last for very as they were approached by two persons who also held a large status in the yokai realm and a third standing behind them. The first had short black hair and with some facial hair around his chin and above his lips. Scars were visible from his face down to his neck and he was dressed in a black suit. And lastly were his dark colored eyes.
The next was a woman with a fan in her hair tied in two buns with flowery bobbles, and two tassel earrings. She was clad in a blue with gold patterns Chinese cheongsam with a collared neck. Behind them was a woman with ear piercings and golden bells on her ears, and another bell around her neck. She had light toned skin, green eyes, black hair tied into a large ponytail and fringe bangs framing her face, and she had sizeable breasts, her outfit exposing her large cleavage through the material and lastly a cap over her head. It was Akasha that broke away from Colton as both vampires faced the two and the Dark Lord grinned.
"Ten-Ten and Fei-Hong Huang," the pink haired vampire smiled at the two looking passed them and to the third. "And who is this?"
"Ling-Ling," the woman answered for herself as she removed her own head, causing Colton to bite back and Akasha to giggle. "I'm a Jiang Shi"
Ling-Ling spoke as her arms held the top of her head out in front of Akasha and while she was unaffected, Colton couldn't help but feel creped out. Memories that she attained from Omote surfaced as she recalled seeing this woman through the eyes of Moka.
"I see, now I remember you're the great, great granddaughter of Touhou-san that he reanimated," the Dark Lord smirked.
With her point made Ling-Ling reinserted her head back into place shaking hands with Akasha while Colton gulped. He had heard stories about Jiang Shi corpses, but it was the first time he'd seen one.
"Your return has had a positive effect on the realm overall and we all look forward to seeing what changes you make, as what goes on with vampires affects the rest of the monster world more than any other kingdom," Ten-Ten implied.
"Give our emperor my best the next time you speak, he's done magnificent work since his return, especially considering the state of things at the time. We've talked maybe a handful since then, but never in depth as he's had his hands full. But it is great running into you, especially with your connection to my now deceased great grandfather," Fei-Hong added.
Akasha proceeded to lower a hand over his shoulder.
"Yes, Touhou-san was someone I and still hold a spot for in my heart, both he and Tenmei-san."
Elsewhere it was Moka that offered to stop by the Bloodriver castle and spend time with her baby sister but the vampire had no idea she would be reduced to playing babysitter as Mizore Shirayuki stopped by, dropping off her three children to play with Sasha. The youngest was Manaka at the age of five and then her older brother Ikuo, six and her sister Emiri who was also six. The silver haired vampire was over a couch with a leg raised and reading through a magazine, listening to their banter and tussle in the background.
Whenever it seemed things would settle to a calm and she lost herself in the material, she would be reminded of the situation and this time it was that of a LEGO piece that zipped across the room and hit her in the back of the head as she quietly grumbled but continued reading on. This didn't last for long as Ikuo cried and ran to her.
"Miss Aono, she did it again!" the boy cried out to Moka. "Sasha-chan bit me!"
Moka snarled as she put on a forged smile tossing the papers aside and stood. It was the same every time whenever Akasha was out that Sasha seemed to believe she could get away with a lot more and causing mischief throughout the castle to garner attention and there probably wasn't a guard who hadn't run into her at least a couple times. The vampire patted the young boy over the top of his head before turning and looking in the opposite direction.
"Sasha!" the vampire's shout echoed through the room, as she knew it was sure to be a long night.
When there was no response and Sasha didn't show herself, Moka marched forward with her hands over her waist. It was just as she stepped out into the hall that Moka ducked down and avoided a flying kick and then four strikes that followed after. The silver haired vampire smiled as her younger sister back flipped a couple times before jumping into a fighting stance.
"I wanna fight, come at me nee-san!"
Moka chuckled as she threw her head back.
"You always want to fight, and you're in the right family for it," Moka stepped forward with her hands down by her sides and unguarded. "Now I'll show you like I did Kokoa-chan, whose top of the food chain in this family."
XXX
Two women ran up the steps and raced inside of what was a house party held by Mason King, and it was a full house with loud music and a disco ball atop the ceiling. The atmosphere was loud and cranked up as Felicia stood in her human form, holding hands with Morrigan as she pulled her through the crowds of dancing people and alcohol all around.
"Where we going?" Morrigan shouted over the booming music.
Both the succubus and cat woman were dressed casually wearing blue jeans and t-shirts, bumping into several as they made their way through.
"Tryna find him," Felicia responded.
It wasn't until they passed through the back door that led to the backyard pool which was also crowded with people in both the pool and jacuzzi or just hanging around. It was beside one of the pool chairs under an umbrella where they found him hanging with a couple friends.
"Mason!" the cat woman waved at him happily.
"Felicia," he stood from his chair leaving his pals behind as he approached the two women and hugged his coworker and close friend. "Who's this?"
"Her, oh she's my best bud, Morrigan."
Mason introduced himself as Morrigan did the same and the three of them talked for a while before he was called away by another of his colleague's.
"He's cute," Morrigan admitted as she shoulder bumped Felicia. "And I think he likes you."
Felicia right away blushed at this as her eyes fell over the ground.
XXX
Things were relatively quiet within their stronghold but they had a visitor and it was Kahlua Shuzen who greeted this guest that stood over seven feet tall with a nose ring. His skin was a pale green and he was dressed in dark brown and sections of his attire with wear and tear as if he'd recently been in battle. He followed the vampire as she led the way to Ched Vlet's quarters as she took a knee and bowed but the one beside her didn't do anything of the such and Kahlua was stunned by this.
"What're you doing, you must bow before master!" the vampire hissed.
"I bow to no one," the one beside her scowled.
"Kahlua, Kahlua," Ched said pleasantly as he stood from his chair resting his hands over her shoulders. "I've told you all before I'm no king or dictator, so do not view me as such. You may leave us now, and please do call in the top generals as well as the newest recruits and inform them our business partner of sorts is here."
"Yes, your majesty," Kahlua bowed her head.
Ched quietly sighed as she took off and shook his head as he looked to the ogre standing before him.
"Ilon Kreing," Vlet smiled at him. "You and your Xsouviz squad have done a marvelous job collecting the Chirismoy shells, your efforts are to be commended. Perhaps you will reconsider our offer in becoming a full-fledged member to Fairy Tale. There is much for you to benefit from and you will have our protection and power as well as resources."
"Tempting, but no," Ilon responded without hesitation. "I shall continue collaborating with you bunch but I will continue to go about things my way. We share the same vision and endgame goals which is the only reason that I'm here."
Their conversation was brief as Kiria Yoshii entered alongside Circe, Jedah Dohma, Akua Shuzen, Kuyo and two others. The first stood over six feet tall and dressed in a dark blue suit, with a beard and mustache, carrying a select few knives and daggers over his belt. And the other beside him wore glasses and was dressed in lab attire.
"Vandal Savage, Doctor Boris Arseny," Ched eyed them both as he rubbed his hands together. "Great to have you both on board. Our firm is always in need of talent and wisdom such as the two of you hold. You Vandal... there isn't anyone that has walked man's world longer than you have, nor seen and been through war after war that they've instigated amongst themselves and you're also knowledgeable with the primary threat... the Justice League. An extra bonus. Your battle genius and preparation skills will give us an even greater tactical advantage than we already hold."
Ched's eyes then ventured to the doctor.
"And then there's you, Boris. You've been around for nearly three hundred years living amongst the humans as if you were one of them, hiding your true being. You've bounced around from firm to firm, but your longest span of employment with that of the Dark Stalker Slayers, for just about five years, yes?"
The doctor simply nodded as Ched took several steps back before settling into his chair.
"Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's talk business. Some of you here may or may not know that Ilon here has been secretly aiding us in our quest, even if he chose to do so in his own unique way. No matter which town or kingdom you venture, there isn't a single location where you won't find a wanted poster of that face," Ched smirked pointing to the ogre. "A testament to his skills and resilience if I must say."
It was then that Jedah coughed getting the attention of everyone.
"Surely you didn't appoint such a meeting with intentions of praising this individual, because if so there are other places I'd rather be. We all have much to do in preparation..."
"Of course not," Ched twirled his finger. "This gathering has been called for two reasons and two reasons only. The first is an update to what's been occurring with our not so favorite enemies. According to one of our spies the queen of Makai and previous member to Fairy Tale has allied herself with that damned Justice League!"
"You're conveying things I've known for some time. Q-Bee brought to my attention what happened in Washington D.C."
Ched clasped his hands together while nodding.
"Clearly, I was simply filling in the rest of our cast here. And you of all people should know how formidable that woman is"
"Very much, but as is she's only capable of tapping into one third of her full power which still puts her well over just about any in the world of yokai and demons... so imagine if she were to attain her full potential."
It was then laughter from Vandal Savage that sucked in everyone's attention.
"I'm no expert on the matter, but from what I've heard she has no means of reaching her full power as is. I have plenty of connections that have connections of their own, and so I hear things, lots of things."
Vlet eyed Savage for only a moment before looking back to Jedah with a smile.
"And even by some miracle she did, you're here."
"But away from Makai I'm limited in my abilities and she'd be far too much for even me to handle."
"Precisely why we've recruited the likes of her," Ched looked to Circe. "Single handedly she puts us on the same playing field as the Justice League. The amazon, lanterns and kryptonian, as well as Zatara are our prime obstacles to overcome but there are others among them that could pose threats."
Taking a deep breath Ched refocused seeing that he'd gotten off track.
"My spies came across something else very interesting just the other night, which could prove very problematic. The emperor Apollo made a trip to the world of man and met with the league! As of now we haven't any ide of the subject matter that was discussed. But this isn't a good look, but we shall continue observing the harbinger from afar. But it's nothing to worry about as there is someone that has come forth to us with valuable knowledge... the very essence to bring the mighty Apollo to his knees! I introduce to you all, Zorvu."
With the gesture of his hand a door off to his left opened as a singular individual in gold and dark blue armor entered with the entirety of his body covered with no physical attributes visible. The singular individual carried two sheathed blades over his back and a helmet similar to that of a knight over his head but with a dark visor over the eyes.
"This person has history with the emperor?" Akua questioned.
"Don't know, but he knows and has told me things that only someone that has been close to the emperor could possibly know. But now onto the second reason I called this meeting which does fall in line with the first. The Seal of darkness has been pin pointed and it is time we recovered it. And you shall be the one to do so, leading the charge anyway," Ched's eyes fell over a singular individual.
"You want me to recover the ornament," Circe grinned. "The pleasure is mine and long as I get what I wanted out of this in the end I'll play along, but don't think for a second I'm on some sort of leash."
Ched halfway expected a response such as this and so he just smiled.
"And there is one last detail, primarily why I called this meet for the here and now. From this day forward phase one of the elimination process begins... we're going to knock our enemies off the active board one after another," Ched laughed proudly as he looked to Kiria Yoshii. "My friend, would you like to do the honors of explaining the details?"
"I was waiting for you to ask," Kiria said with a smile.
Two days later
She was only a child but even so she was the daughter of the princess/queen of vampires and so talking her way through the first set of guards got her closer to where she needed to go. As she came up on the prison blocks, Sasha found that there was no talking her way through any further and everything that happened from this point she'd have to do on her own and undetected for that matter. This all fell right under her skill set as she was trained in not only the aspects of combat, but sneaking around and infiltration.
Her first job was inspecting and figuring out the combination route of each guard as she slowly moved in bypassing the lot of them as she made her way down cell block D and to maximum security where Jitoshi was being held based on a conversation she overheard. The child vampire carried a clutter of keys that she swiped from one of the guards and in just the fourth try she unlocked the door to the prison cell of great interest. And just like that the two vampires who hadn't seen each other in so long gazed into each other's eyes.
"ZH Seven!" his eyes widened in shock as he had been under the impression she didn't survive the sinking of the ship as he had no choice but to retreat. "You're alive! What're you doing here?!"
"Jitzie-sama," she slowly approached his cell. "No more ZH Seven, only Sasha."
The vampire was behind bars with his wrists and ankles bounded by magical constraints that held him in place. And without her saying, Jitoshi perceived the hurt and betrayal in her eyes. It was clear that in some way or another she had discovered the truth and from there he broke eye contact not able to look at her directly.
"Why... why did you tell those lies?! Why did you take me away from mother and tell lies about my father! Was it because of master or something you all came up with together?"
Knowing that there was nothing that he could do or say, he decided it best not to speak at all. He was past lying to her as at this point it would serve no purpose, and he couldn't believe how quickly the tides had turned on him.
"They say you're going to be put to death," Sasha dropped to her knees as she sharply bit over her tongue and held back tears. "I don't want Jitzie-sama to die!"
His eyes widened as the child began crying and he again looked at her.
"It isn't fair, they aren't giving you a trial they said you're going to die and that's it and I don't want that! Maybe you did bad things, but that doesn't mean you should die. I'll talk to momma, get her to change her mind, I don't want you to go even if you did take me away from her and were dishonest. You're why I survived all the harsh training and until recently you were the only one I had."
Watching Sasha cry like that right in front of him was like a stake to his heart and he didn't even know how to respond. There was no way the Dark Lord or the emperor would listen to Sasha, as she was just a naive little child who knew nothing but in a way he found peace in the idea that she still cared about him.
"I'm sorry kid," he spoke up as her cries slowed. "But I did what I had to as my allegiance was and is only to master Vlet. I've lied to you more than you could imagine, but I've always cared for and looked after you even going against master's wishes as you know. My days are numbered kid and its best you move on and just forget about me, there's no changing Bloodriver's mind and besides in some ways I was already on your mother's noddy list before. I've got no chance, but do know that none of this is your fault, everything that's happening to me now is my own doing."
"But that stinks, Jitzie-sama can't die!" Sasha punched at the ground as she wiped tears from her eyes.
Jitoshi knew there was no chance for mercy and the only possible way he'd make it out of this with his head still on his shoulders was if Fairy Tale were to somehow retaliate and break him out, but he saw that as very unlikely. In fact he knew such a thing would never occur, understanding his place and exactly how Fairy Tale viewed him as he was easily one of their more expendable members. When she finally managed to dry her tears the vampire reached into her shirt pulling out two books as she dropped both over the ground. With his head partially lowered, Jitoshi took a look at this for himself.
"What's that?"
"A new story I've been reading," Sasha smiled. "Remember how we'd read together whenever I did well in training? I barely started reading this one, but it's really good, about rebels fighting and overthrowing a really bad king who did lots of bad things. We can read together, you'll like!"
The vampire leaned back and sighed as the chains gave off a crackling sound.
"That isn't such a good idea," Jitoshi shook his head. "In fact you shouldn't even be here, you should leave."
Sasha blinked as she looked at him more closely with confusion.
"But why not, we're friends aren't we?"
Jitoshi bit at his tongue drawing blood, seeing just how naive and oblivious the child was to the situation. He was never her friend, only doing what Ched asked of him, even if there was a small part of him that actually cared for her.
"No ZH Seven, I'm not your friend, never have been and never will be! You were our weapon, or at least that's what we were shaping you into, don't get it twisted."
"That's a lie," Sasha retorted as she jumped up. "You don't mean that, why would you say something like that Jitzie-sama, why?!"
Again biting back Jitoshi snarled as Sasha was making this a whole lot more difficult than it needed to be. Putting her through any further mental trauma is what he wanted to avoid and so if she hated him, his execution would be less difficult on her.
"That isn't the truth," Sasha shook her head. "I know it isn't and I'll talk to mommy and tell her to spare you, you're a good person deep down, Jitzie-sama."
The doors behind Sasha swung open as four guards rushed in and took hold of her.
"Get away from him!" one shouted as she was pulled back.
Not a moment later two additional guards stepped through but they weren't alone as Akasha stood in between them and the Dark Lord glaring down on her daughter who gulped, never before seeing her mother look at her that way before.
"Get her out of here!" Akasha sneered.
"Yes ma'am," two of the guards pulled Sasha off her feet and carried her out of the room.
"Leave us," the Dark Lord eyed the remaining guards who stood around.
Each did exactly as she asked taking off as Akasha's eyes then fell over Jitoshi who returned that gaze.
"You refuse to tell us your current employer but I know it is Fairy Tale, all of these heists occurring in the human world and our home realm is their doing. Stay silent all you want but it doesn't change the fact that you're going to be executed," Akasha was unable to hide a demented smile. "And I'm going to enjoy every bit seeing those eyes of yours go lifeless. You won't get away with stealing my daughter away from me and trying to use her as a weapon."
Jitoshi laughed as he looked the Dark Lord off.
"And that's just it, whether I talk or not won't change the verdict so with that why would I talk?"
Biting back Akasha leaned forward recovering the two books off the ground that Sasha had left behind.
"If you're willing to cooperate, then I shall consider uplifting the death penalty."
The prisoner again chuckled.
"You'd consider it, but you and I both know that ain't gonna happen. You're eager and can't wait for the day comes that I'm put down," Jitoshi's gaze returned to hers. "A bitch like you is merciless, but I can't really blame you... after all I took away your precious little Sasha."
His laughter made her skin crawl and she knew from that moment there was no point in talking to him and so she recovered the books and took off. Down and away from the prison block she met with the set of guards who had taken Sasha to her quarters where she dismissed them and by just the way Akasha looked at her, Sasha knew her mother was upset and angry.
"What in the world did you think you were doing, ordering my guards around, stealing a set of keys and speaking to him?! I told you before that Jitoshi is lowlife scum that took you away from me, your mother! You were my child that I loved dearly and seven years of your life were stolen because of that insect, do you hear me?!"
Sasha's throat constricted as she was afraid to speak and she was somewhat frightened as the only side she'd seen of her mother was the sweet and caring persona.
"But... but," Sasha went on as she scrambled for words. "He really isn't a bad person, he was the only one that was nice to me. Maybe he has done bad but that doesn't mean he deserves to die, please momma don't let that happen, you have the power. Please spare him, mommy."
"Silence, child!" Akasha snapped as she tossed the books aside. "That's exactly what he wants… you, my daughter talking me out of lessening his sentence, but that isn't going to happen. His crimes are far beyond just your kidnapping and your grandfather and I see eye to eye on this matter. You're just a child so I don't expect you to understand, but as you grow older you will."
"No," Sasha shook her head. "You and grandfather are wrong for no trial, that's not right! Doesn't his kindness towards me count for something?"
Akasha bit at her lower lip and grimaced, astounded she was having such a conversation with a seven year old child.
"An act such as what he committed against this family carries the penalty of death, no exceptions and we shall not show weakness by letting that man live after such an act. True, you have not been formally introduced as my daughter to the masses, but that will come on the day of his execution as he must be made an example of for those that wish to do harm to this family!"
"But that's so cruel, I beg of you please...isn't there another way?"
"The world is cruel Sasha and it'll be a much better place with people like him out of it! We're no longer discussing this, I am your mother and you will not question me!"
Sasha stumbled back slightly as Akasha's inner power raised and she was impacted by its heaviness as she trembled.
"Daddy would never agree to something like this! I want to go home, back to daddy and nii-san. That is where I belong!"
Akasha glared down on her with tightened fists.
"This is also your home, my baby girl. Your father lives in his own world with his own rules and just how far has that gotten him? Besides he has no power or jurisdiction here, and his whole no kill rule is only effective in a world of fantasy, the monsters of this world must be erased, not held in prisons or asylums. You say you want to go home and back to him, news flash he isn't like either of us, we're vampires and himself a human."
"I don't care, he's my dad and I love him!"
Backtracking as she sighed with a hand over her head, Akasha gazed at her daughter closely.
"As should you, that isn't what I was getting at. Before you know it his time will pass, he isn't capable of doing half of what you or I can and he doesn't share our immortality and the way he goes about his life, night in and out... there's no telling when one of those will be his last. That goes for young Damian as well. And whenever that day comes, you'll have nothing but myself and your family here in the monster world."
Sasha immediately barred her fangs at Akasha as she hissed.
"Stop saying those things about papa, I love him!"
Next came a strike which echoed through the entire room as Akasha slapped Sasha across the face.
"Don't you ever bare your fangs at me, there is nothing more disrespectful! Go to your room and you will not leave there until I say! Jitoshi is off limits and if you see or speak to him again you will be punished, am I clear?!"
The door was halfway open as someone watched the exchange and a hand held over heart. With balled fists Sasha sat on her bottom crying her eyes out and Akasha felt bad, tempted to drop down, embrace and console her. But that wouldn't help as the child needed to learn the hard truths of the world and babying or holding her hand through it wouldn't be a disservice. Vampires were strong willed warriors and the Dark Lord would do everything in her abilities to make sure that's what Sasha became.
"Selene," Akasha spoke without looking to the door, sensing the vampire's very energy. "See to it Sasha gets to her room and stays there."
"Of course," Selene nodded as she stepped in and helped Sasha up. "Let us go, lady Sasha."
The entire time she was escorted out, Sasha cried and it had been quite a while since she'd been hit like that. And if that wasn't bad enough she soon began crying out to her father sending a zip of electricity through the Dark Lord's heart as she considered going to Sasha's side but stood her ground.
XXX
An hour passed following the Dark Lord's scolding of Sasha having time to think things over while sitting in her office and having a few drinks. A knock at the open doorway gathered her attention as a woman stepped through with fair skin standing at 5'9, long purple hair, red eyes with slit pupils, and wearing silver lightweight armor.
"Selene," Akasha smiled up at the Asagao three's medic, who was also an exceptional combatant. "Could I have a word?"
The pink haired vampire patted at the spot right beside her and Selene did exactly that with one leg rested atop the other.
"I'll be returning to the human world in just a few minutes," the purple haired vampire voiced. "It'll just be for a few days as there is something I must take care of and then I'll be back, my queen."
Selene lowered a hand over Akasha's as both smiled.
"How much of that did you hear earlier?"
"Do you mean with Sasha?"
In a quick nod Akasha repositioned over the couch while the vampire beside her leaned back.
"I heard enough, and if you're asking my opinion you weren't too hard on the child. I'm sure she's been through much, much worse during her time away with Jitoshi and what was likely under Fairy Tale. You're her mother yet also the queen, and you must put your foot down and show her that you aren't some friend that'll hold her hand every step of the way. She will become stronger for it and I realize you've been separated from her essentially her entire life till now and you want to show your love and gain her trust but this is the way it must be."
"Is it though," Akasha looked her colleague off. "She seems to really love Bruce and he could do no wrong and..."
"He's weak and can't protect her! That man's morals are that of a juvenile, and if she follows his example Sasha will never truly reach her true potential. Wayne likely shields her from the realities of the world and only allows her to see the good and while he believes this is protecting her, it is the latter. Sasha is a vampire and not just any, but your child. Daughter of one of the greatest warriors of our species in the last millennium, Akasha."
For moment later there was nothing said between them as Akasha unexpectedly punched at the table in front of them as it shattered in half and Selene's eyes flickered while her skin tingled. The pink haired vampire took deep breathes as she eventually sat back and Selene wondered if she should be afraid or not.
"My lady," Selene spoke with concern. "What's wrong?"
"I it's," Akasha bit back as she went silent for a moment. "Part of me was scolding Sasha but another was... was screaming at him! Every time I look into her eyes I see him!"
Resituating Selene raised an eyebrow as she looked her queen over more closely.
"Him, do you mean the human, Bruce Wayne?"
"Dammit yes, and I thought with all the time that passed it was over!" Akasha roughly grazed her fingers over the material on the sofa. "I thought that I was over him, but then that day came. I stepped into his home and saw him after seven years and we talked and... and nothing has changed."
"What do you mean?"
"My feelings Selene, my feelings for him! I'm horrible, here I am tied to another and yet I think about him in ways that I never think about Colton. I imagine myself lied out on my back and him on top and making love to me as I scream his name. I still fantasize about him as my king, sitting atop the throne beside me even though I know it can never be. A human could never sit atop that throne, and even if by some miracle he did those of jealous who sought my hand in marriage would come after him and he wouldn't have the physical means to protect himself... I wouldn't always be around to shield him. Don't misunderstand, as a warrior, fighter and strategist he is with the best of the best, greater than myself but it..."
"I know, his very essence of being human. They're below the food chain in terms of raw power and strength, but they've done and are capable of extraordinary things as your father would say."
"When they put their minds to it," Both Akasha and Selene said at once as they laughed.
This brightened the mood somewhat as they sat there in silence for a while before Akasha again spoke up.
"What should I do? It feels like I'm destined to never be happy. Isn't it pitiful, I've fallen for a man I can never truly have, I the queen of vampires... once upon a time I used to believe nothing was out of my reach."
Selene quietly sighed as she massaged a hand over Akasha's back.
"None of us can choose who we fall in love with, it just happens. But in all honesty you have an obligation to fulfill your role on the throne, go through with the mating ceremony and in time maybe you'll fall in love with Colton. Forget about the human, it is for the best."
Selene stood as she rubbed her hands together and headed toward the exit.
"Nice chat, I won't mention a thing of what was said here. I'll be gone only a few days," the vampire only halfway stepped out before stopping. "Oh and don't keep her waiting for too long, Sasha loves you just as much as she does her father."
"Thank you," Akasha smiled.
From then Selene ventured out of the castle and a jet stationed just outside the palace walls as she settled within the cockpit. It was in this instant that her eyes spun as she picked up on another yokai presence but it seemed to disappear just as quickly and so she started up the engine and with an open vortex to the human world through the sky she passed through.
Inside the castle Akasha decided it was time to speak with Sasha and in ways felt she even owed her daughter an apology. Out into the hall and turning the corner Akasha was met by two guards approaching and seemingly out of breath.
"Your majesty we've got a problem!"
"What is it, did one of the prisoners escape?" Akasha questioned.
"Not with a prisoner my lady," the other shook his head. "It's the girl, we did our hourly check up on her and she's missing, lady Sasha is gone. Her clothing and suitcase was missing and we believe..."
"Find her! There's no way she found her way out of the castle walls!" the vampire snapped.
And just like that they took off running as every security official was alerted of the situation. Akasha already felt terrible for getting on Sasha earlier and she believed her daughter's disappearance was a result of that which made her feel even worse. The Dark Lord punched into the nearest wall putting a hole through it as all her frustrations poured out in that second.
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They were cuddled up next to each other and her head lowered over his chest as they slept peacefully, but the werewolf just about already halfway awake as banging ensued on the other side of his bedroom door.
"Morioka are you in there, it's passed noon!"
Gin's eyes shot open as he recognized the voice as Marin Kawamoto's. The woman beside him had also risen from the banging and somewhat startled as she clung to Gin.
"Be out in a sec, gotta get dressed," the werewolf responded as he jumped out of the blankets.
"Have you seen San, I can't find her anywhere?" Marin asked.
As he was ready to respond his eyes met with the Siren's as they both smiled and Gin coughed clearing his throat.
"I'm sure she's around somewhere, be out in five," the werewolf responded.
Pushing away from the door Marin took a deep breath.
"Okay, if she doesn't show before then I'd like your help finding her. Another of your friend's has also stopped by to see you downstairs."
Those were her last words as she took off and Gin listened to her retreating footsteps on the other side of the door and breathed a sigh of relief. Both he and his lover snickered as Gin joined San back in bed where they locked lips embracing in a passionate kiss.
"We need to get dressed," Gin pulled away but with his forehead against hers. "We'll get at it again later."
He gave her a peck of the lips and watched her rid herself of the blankets, surveying the siren in the entirety of her nakedness and just how much he'd fallen in love with her in the past few years. She smiled at him over her shoulder as she recovered her nightgown off the counter. The two quickly got dressed, but Gin was the first downstairs as San first stopped by her bedroom to wash up.
"Kurumu-chan!" Gin said with surprise as the succubus awaited him over one of the sofas. "To what do I owe the honor, the others have said they hadn't seen you since Tsukune and Moka's wedding. What's been going on?"
Gin dropped down beside her and judging by the way she smiled, everything appeared to be okay.
"I've been good, in fact great. Just finally jump starting my modeling career and thanks to a good word from mother I've been invited to a few pageants coming up, but none larger than the one coming up in the next couple weeks. It'll take place in the states, Central city and if all goes well from there I will be assigned my own personal photographer and crew! I'm making the trip in the next couple days and mother will be with me..."
"Name a time and date and I'll be there. Two months is well in advance and I'd like to support you in any way that I can. But on another note Tsukune tells me you know about the whole Wayne thing, and him being Batman. Have you seen her yet? Bloodriver or the child?"
"I haven't," Kurumu smirked. "But Moka did snap a photo and she's so cute, eventually I'll get around to it. And Akasha-san's return has been larger than I could imagine, everywhere you go in the yokai realm someone is talking about her."
"So I've heard," Gin sat back with his arms crossed. "How about lunch? You and I haven't really had a one on one in a while, it's on me. There's a nice joint down the block."
Kurumu looked him off as she smirked.
"Sure, I could use a bite to eat."
To be continued
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