Chapter V: Reveals a plenty: Part 2
CHS Gym
Just after I had readied my weapon, I heard the tell tale sound of them taking aim. I saw that about half aimed at me and the other half aimed at the two robed people. I didn't have time to worry about them as I had to defend my self. I cast 'Reflega' to keep them from hitting me. It was good that I cast it at the time that I did, because not soon after they had fired their crossbows. The five that were aimed at me hit the barrier and bounded back at them, causing damage to them.
When the barrier I had conjured up had exploded it damaged them even more, I attacked with the advantage, destroying atleast three of them with my combo. The two that I hadn't got took action as soon as they regained their bearings, loaded up a charge shot. I had just enough time to get one of them, because I had to act on the other firing its shot. I didn't act fast enough and I had to take the full brunt of the attack causing me to stagger back. While it did make me bleed a little bit, it was nothing compared to some of the heartless that I had to fight against.
Once out of my stupor, I charged up a 'Thundara' to get the bugger. It didn't get any time to react as thunder came from above. With my opponents taken care of, I looked over at the two to see them finish the last of their lot. Before I could even utter a word, a dark portal opened up about 25 feet away infront of me. And who stepped out of said portal.
(Stop music)
"Xigbar," I said with a hint of malice. The Nobody known as Xigbar just walked as casually as possible toward me.
"What do you want?" I asked as calmly as possible. I didn't like him and he sure as shit didn't like me. From the moment we went on our first mission together, we knew we wouldn't get along.
"I was looking for you. You know, your little disappearing trick didn't really rub the right way with Lord Xemnas. Sent me to get you, you know, due to protocol," He stated matter-of-factly.
"And what makes you think I would come back? Last I checked, I wasn't needed," I asked, wanting to know exactly why it was that they needed me. I was only a reserve incase one of the members somehow perished.
"As if! The boss man realized that you are a far more valuable asset than he initally thought. He said that you have a certain type of power within you that he needs. He told me to get you, alive. Honestly, he could have chosen one of the others, but he deemed me worthy enough to do this task," He answered. It was like he predicted my rebuttal. "He didn't specify in what condition."
As soon as the words left his mouth, He had summoned his arrow guns, The 'Sharpshooters'. Right as his guns appear, I switch to Frozen Pride, which surprises him. He soon came out of his stupor and started one of his trademark arrow barrages. I in retaliation did one of Vexen's signature moves and started a scan circle on him. To him it came at an unappreciated time as he said, "Ah, I gotta reload."
When those words left his mouth, I noticed that Purple was charging at him, while Red came over to my side.
"I think you know more about this guy than we do, so could you give me a brief description of his abilities?" Red asked me.
"Well, basically he can manipulate the space around himself allowing him to seemingly teleport. He also often likes to do short barrages of arrows to weaken his foes. Occasionally he likes to fire a couple of charged arrows from his guns that bounce around. He can also create variations of arenas around himself to give him an advantage over his opponents. Other than that, he occasionally likes to go to a vantage point out of reach and fire one or two short barrages of arrows. After that he usually zooms onto you and fires a near pin point accurate shot that hits really hard. Other than all of that, he is a complete prick," I finish as I see Purple slide over to us.
"Well? Are you two nerds gonna stand there and talk all day, or could you actually help fight this guy?" Purple asked a little irritated. "Can't hold this guy back for long anyway, too slippery."
As I had finished analyzing him, a flash of a memory from my other life came to me.
(????)
'Hey (????)! Come over here!'
'Yes? What is it, Master?'
'There is something that I'd like to try with you.'
'Oh? What is it?'
'Well, this is the first time I'm properly attempting to do this, but it is something called a "Combination Attack" or CA for short.'
'Really? Well, I would be honored to test this out with you.'
'Thank you (????), it is much appreciated. Now, prepare to fail a lot, because these wont be easy.'
'When is anything easy?'
After that flash back, it was like instinct took over. I switched Frozen Pride to my Nobody weapon "Deceiving Strike", which was two small scythes that combine into one dual sided scythe. It currently was in its separated form. I look over to Red and said, "Alias, CA code: Fire Tornado," To which he looks over to me in surprise, but nods anyway. We positioned ourselves back to back. I raised my right hand while he raised his left in complete sync. We then reared our weapons back while channeling our respective magic, I Aeroga, he Firaga. Then we tossed our weapons, now charged with magic, at Xigbar who watched in amusement at our attack.
What he didn't take into account was the tornado of fire that formed out of nowhere, that was charging at him at full speed. He just stood there in shock as the tornado hit him and started to burn him while he cried in agony. This lasted a full 15 seconds before the tornado dissipated leaving him charred on the floor. After a couple seconds of silence, he slowly stood up.
(Stop music)
"Well, *cough* would you look *cough* at that? You actually did something," Xigbar said with a pained smug smile on his face.
"What's it to you? Want me to end your non-existing?" I said with a smirk.
"As if! You know, we noticed something while looking for you. Its strange, but considering you are you, might as well let you know..." He said before taking a shaky breath, "...That your 'Somebody' is near here. Thought you and your friends might like to know."
His words left the three of us in complete shock. Xigbar took this as his chance to leave. Before we could protest the dark portal already closed. Silence over took the gym as we just stared dumbly to the spot where he had been in. Until...
"Uh... Can someone explain to me what just happened?" Dash asked, confused as to what just occurred.
"..."
"..."
"..."
We had just a moment longer before we formed a word to summarize all of our current feelings, which was a big,
"WHAT!?!?"
Alleyway
Front of CHS
There was a strange silhouette in the darkness of the alley. If you where to look close enough, you would be able to see that the figure had fur, white fur to be exact. He groaned as a sign that he was beginning to awaken. While he lifted himself off of the ground while shaking his head, which was like a wolfs head. When he opened his eyes, they looked exactly like Xuku's. When he had fully risen, he took a look around and like it was just a normal Saturday, said,
"Well... Looks like I'm not at HQ anymore... Might as well look around..."