12-08-2005, 12:48 AM
There had been much bloodshed this day, and yet there was a severe limitation in the numbers when compared to the results that actual war would bring. The decimation of the denizens of the world of the dead was all that consumed their minds now. They were ascending beyond their ideals and morals to a state of true justice, willing to martyr themselves if necessary in order to destroy the minions of Hell. A lone Saiyan?s words rang clear over the field as their break came to an end.
?Forget about winning and losing; forget about pride and pain. Let your opponent graze your skin and you smash into his flesh; let him smash into your flesh and you fracture his bones; let him fracture your bones and you take his life. Do not be concerned with escaping safely. Lay your life before him.? Each and every angel felt these words deep within their beings and they knew that there had to be truth in it. Gabriel watched them with hardened eyes, occasionally shooting Reijin an eye that the Saiyan interpreted as hatred.
Moments later, Reijin found himself facing the archangel. ?You have corrupted them. They are losing their being. They question their existence as an angel!? he boomed to the dark haired youth.
Giving an impassive nod as he gazed upon the army, Reijin responded. ?You said that you wanted them to have the same ferocity as that of the Saiyans. That is what I have done. I have instilled within them the ability to fight only by the rules that they themselves set. When it comes to life and death, there is no such thing as ?fair?. You have your honor, but in the end, I would make a judgment call and say that the man that survives to save his species has more honor than the angel that allows himself to be taken in battle in order to avoid wounding his pride through naivet?.? He gave the angel a smirk. ?You know this to be true. This is why you asked for my help, knowing what I would do.?
The gladiator slowly nodded, his great and knowing eyes twitching slightly in their composure. ?I have agreed to trade that which makes us what we are in order to destroy the enemy. You said yourself that I have allowed them to become the very demons that we are out to destroy. How can I accept this??
Surrounded by a soft yellow hue, the Saiyan responded in a whisper. ?When Kala?s inner demons are vanquished, you will realize that you have saved their people from the fate of the walking dead. Those that are not already that way, anyway.? He turned from the angel and walked slowly down the hill until he came to rest watching them. Looking up at the artificial sky, he saw no form of sun. He realized that the only time he?d seen a sun was when they wished for their to be one, when he had them training themselves to keep their bodies within the sun itself as they dove for their enemies, rendering themselves effectively invisible.
He heard a blade of grass snap nearby, and he spoke up. ?Have you been watching long?? He never allowed himself to convey an element of surprise, even in the rare circumstance that he felt it. He looked to his side and saw a tall and rough looking Saiyan standing nearby. A name came to his drying lips as if carried by the wind. ?Bardock,? he spoke, remembering. Moistening his lips, he turned to him. ?How are things??
The two met eyes as the brawler spoke to the youth. ?There are few of us left,? he said bluntly. ?I did a scan earlier, finding you. I also found Bra, Vejita, and Cell. Noone else.? He noticed Reijin take a very curious expression and he nodded, intercepting his thoughts before they transformed into words. ?Yes, I believe that Raditzu is gone. I do not know the fate of 18. I cannot scan her.?
Finally, dark hair blew in the wind slightly and Reijin?s fingers found their way to smoothing it back out from his eyes. ?She?s a bit of a perky one,? he mumbled. ?So if Raditzu is indeed gone, I highly doubt that 18 is hanging around anywhere. From what I?ve seen of her lust driven feelings for him, if something were to happen to him then she would go insane.? He turned and gave Bardock a knowing gaze. ?This entire rock would know of it, as emotional as the so-called ?emotionless cyborg? is concerned.?
Bardock motioned towards the training regime nearby. ?I see that you are showing them how to survive.? His words betrayed no form of his opinion on the matter, but from his eyes Reijin gathered that he did not feel that the angels deserved to be honored with the training of the Saiyan race.
Sighing, Reijin smirked slightly. ?Indeed, I am. I don?t know how well they will do, but they seem competent enough. I plan on meeting up with Vejita after this and after that we are going to end this damn game.? Hard muscles in the rougher Saiyan?s neck flowed as he turned to Reijin upon hearing these words. Reijin?s smile grew. ?Yes, you have heard correct. We plan to kill Kao as only a Saiyan can.?
Bardock slowly nodded, thinking deeply. ?Kid, as soon as Kao is found, Kao is going to be dead. As far as I?m concerned, we?ll be racing to see who finishes him off first.?
A bone chilling chuckle escaped the younger Saiyan with a tone that would incite any non-Saiyan to shudder. ?Sounds like fun,? he spoke evilly. ?I?m going to contact Vejita now.? He waved a hand at the group battling below. ?If you want, see to it that they continue purging themselves of weakness. They can?t become Saiyans in a day, but I will ensure that they strike fear even into the heartless cores of demons.?
He did not allow the other man to respond as he reached up to his ear, touching his lobe gingerly. A red tint washed down over his vision and numbers and readings began to scroll down the screen that overly his eyes. He waited patiently until he input the coordinates to contact Vejita with, and finally transmitted his connection, waiting for the conversation to spring to life.
He heard a sudden noise from within, and heard sounds of carnage immediately fill his ears. ?Vejita!? he snapped, hoping to catch the Saiyan?s attention. He heard no response, only heavy breathing for a moment. He heard everything grow quiet for a moment, and suddenly he heard a female scream. ?Vejita!? he yelled again into the LENS unit. He received no response and suddenly the transmission was cut short. Reijin simply blinked a few times, unable to decide what to believe. Whatever the situation was, things were obviously not going according to plan. Reijin hoped that his Prince had simply ceased the connection in order to concentrate.
He found his feet carrying him quickly down the hillside, each step sinking into the grass. The angels were once more clashing with thunderous applause as he came near, and he saw Bardock standing to the side, watching them with very little in the way of expressions crossing his face. He slowed his job as he tried to focus on the situation at hand. Bardock saw him and shot him a curious glance. Reijin came to a stop and spoke quickly. ?I couldn?t get them.?
?Then what?s the big deal??
Reijin paused for a moment, deliberating upon his words. ?Something has gone wrong. I heard fighting when the connection was established. This didn?t sound like the good kind though. It sounded as if they were losing, and they were fighting just to survive.?
This brought a few twitches of distress to the face of the hardened combatant. He glanced at the angels and seemed to contemplating his next move. Reijin cut in before he had the opportunity to speak. ?I heard a lot of heavy breathing, as if someone were struggling to quiet themselves down. That?s very unlike Vejita.?
Bardock nodded, grunting his agreement. ?So they wouldn?t speak to you??
The youth shrugged, following the other Saiyan?s eyes to the angels. ?The transmission was cut short and wouldn?t reconnect. I think its time that we get to moving out.? He didn?t wait for a response before turning to stride after the creature known as Gabriel.
The broad wings of the archangel were spread wide, moving in a manner belying the overwhelming presence of the angels, conveying the sanctity of the place of angels. His hard and golden eyes were contemplating the training session with great interest. He seemed caught between emotions, as if contemplating whether the expected result was indeed the result that he had wanted. He heard the footsteps of the Saiyan and turned to him, meeting him in the eyes.
By now, Reijin had overcome the awe inspiring feeling of weakness that usually washed over him when under the gaze of the celestial being. He returned the look with a spark of cold anger burning within. ?It?s time. If we plan on forcing these creatures to return to Hell, then I suggest we do it now. I don?t know how long we?ve been down here, but I think that Hell itself is beginning to slowly consume this asteroid.?
Gabriel simply looked at the angelic chorus before him. ?They are not yet ready,? he spoke resolutely. A sneer crossed his normally apathetic yet prideful face. ?They still have some good within them.?
Anger flashed across Reijin?s face for a moment in a manner unlike him. His fury burned in a very symbolic fashion as a blue flame ignited around his fists without his notice. The angel?s eyes twitched towards the fire and then met the Saiyan once more in the eyes. ?Then alert me when the last of the angel?s have fallen,? he coldly spoke, leaving the double meaning evident. ?If you wish to hide inside your little sanctuary like cowards, then so be it. I?m going out there to destroy Hell. You can either meet me outside, or on the field of battle, or after the fight is over, but I?m leaving now. I have given you more than enough to give you a fighting chance.?
He turned and moved towards the stares, his arms visibly raging with open flame. Something inside of him was speaking angrily, and he was noticeably engaged with a struggle to keep his temper. He was tired of this inaction and indifference. While he cared nothing for the fate of this asteroid, it was obvious that his friends did. Most of them were gone now, proving Reijin right in his thoughts, and yet he felt as if he should be out there doing something.
He reached the archway that separated the grassy and peaceful meadow from the murky ripple of the portal. A quick glance over his shoulder showed him much in the way of blood and glory, and he stepped through the portal, his determination untouched. His feet clamored angrily upon the stone stairwell, echoing loudly around him. He was going to bring about the end of these demons and turn the struggle around for them. Vejita needed his help, and as long as he kept his dragonball within his clothing, its radiance would not nullify his Prince?s own powers.
Reaching the tip of the stairway, he found the twin sisters collaborating in the main room. They were talking amongst themselves and giggling when his presence was noticed. He walked past the two of them without so much as a second glance and Akira?s voice called out to him, penetrating him. ?You aren?t even going to say good bye?? She sounded slightly hurt, and Reijin?s composure faltered.
Without turning around, he caught his breath within his throat. ?My friends are out there being slaughtered right now. I heard it when I tried to contact them.? He felt her presence grow closer alongside her sister. He turned and saw the two standing near him. ?I have to go to them.?
She swallowed a bit and Katel spoke for her. ?I understand. Are you going to die, or are you going to kill??
He smiled ironically reflecting upon his own inner demonic spirit. ?Both.? He saw Akira?s eyes follow the burning flame that seemed to creep up his arms without singing his clothing, and he calmed himself using his strict training, quelling the flames from existence. ?I must go. Any who wish to accompany me are more than welcome. I plan to go help them now, and I would be more than honored if you fought once more by my side. I?m sure that your sister is just as capable as yourself when it comes to the field of close quarters combat.? He nodded to the other sister acknowledging her.
Katel smiled. ?You?d have to see me to believe me,? she worded lyrically. Reijin nodded to her once more.
?Then I?ll be at the top of the tower waiting. There is a man down below. His name is Bardock. I have no quarrel with him, so if he wishes to follow, send him my way,? he instructed.
The fire and ice clad female stepped forward in small distances until she had closed the span between the two. ?I remember him from earlier. He didn?t seem as if he were up to trouble though, so I let him pass. Still? Take care of yourself,? she whispered, wrapping her arms around him. ?You have someone back home that you have to take care of as well.? She gave him a sad smile.
He flashed his trademark smirk at her and embraced her tightly. ?I?m going to introduce the two of you one day. I think that you might get along.? Flashbacks of Videl went through his mind and he faltered slightly in his confidence. ?Maybe. She can be somewhat moody.?
Katel smiled. ?We all are.?
Reijin released the older sister and walked back towards the younger of the two, slapping Katel?s shoulder before giving her a quick embrace. ?Thank you as well for your assistance in this struggle. You are the one that started this entire resistance, as far as I can see, and you have saved your sister?s spirit.?
Somehow, her clothing shifted and yet still managed to cover all of the necessary places on her body and she laughed. ?I try. Without my sister, there is no reason for me to be here.?
He looked over to Akira and smiled. ?We all have our reasons. Anyways, I?m going to the top of the tower. I?ll hopefully see everyone there. If not, I?m leaving without you all.? He immediately walked away from them without so much as another glance, his angry thoughts having now subsided and allowing him to think on a much clearer level. He realized that as much as Akira had struggled to release his emotions, she had managed to help him contain them as well when the time had come. Perhaps that is why she was the mistress of fire and ice, anger and calm, passion and indifference.
He reached the top of the watchtower and walked to the edge of the building, placing two gloved hands upon the railing. The night chirped almost peacefully and yet Reijin knew that in the distance there was a maelstrom of utter chaos and torment. He sighed a bit, his breath forming a burst of precipitation before merging with the mist that now surrounded the tower. The time had come to decide the fate of this asteroid named Kala, and he was going to ensure them all that Kao would be released to the suffering of those that he once had thought that he commanded. Kao would be reunited with his father Brim within the depths of Hell, and Reijin could assure them that the reunion would not be a happy one. He had heard of the stories that Videl had told him regarding Hell, and it brought shudders to him. A glint entered his eye as the excitement nearly derailed him with anticipation.
He was ready.
?Forget about winning and losing; forget about pride and pain. Let your opponent graze your skin and you smash into his flesh; let him smash into your flesh and you fracture his bones; let him fracture your bones and you take his life. Do not be concerned with escaping safely. Lay your life before him.? Each and every angel felt these words deep within their beings and they knew that there had to be truth in it. Gabriel watched them with hardened eyes, occasionally shooting Reijin an eye that the Saiyan interpreted as hatred.
Moments later, Reijin found himself facing the archangel. ?You have corrupted them. They are losing their being. They question their existence as an angel!? he boomed to the dark haired youth.
Giving an impassive nod as he gazed upon the army, Reijin responded. ?You said that you wanted them to have the same ferocity as that of the Saiyans. That is what I have done. I have instilled within them the ability to fight only by the rules that they themselves set. When it comes to life and death, there is no such thing as ?fair?. You have your honor, but in the end, I would make a judgment call and say that the man that survives to save his species has more honor than the angel that allows himself to be taken in battle in order to avoid wounding his pride through naivet?.? He gave the angel a smirk. ?You know this to be true. This is why you asked for my help, knowing what I would do.?
The gladiator slowly nodded, his great and knowing eyes twitching slightly in their composure. ?I have agreed to trade that which makes us what we are in order to destroy the enemy. You said yourself that I have allowed them to become the very demons that we are out to destroy. How can I accept this??
Surrounded by a soft yellow hue, the Saiyan responded in a whisper. ?When Kala?s inner demons are vanquished, you will realize that you have saved their people from the fate of the walking dead. Those that are not already that way, anyway.? He turned from the angel and walked slowly down the hill until he came to rest watching them. Looking up at the artificial sky, he saw no form of sun. He realized that the only time he?d seen a sun was when they wished for their to be one, when he had them training themselves to keep their bodies within the sun itself as they dove for their enemies, rendering themselves effectively invisible.
He heard a blade of grass snap nearby, and he spoke up. ?Have you been watching long?? He never allowed himself to convey an element of surprise, even in the rare circumstance that he felt it. He looked to his side and saw a tall and rough looking Saiyan standing nearby. A name came to his drying lips as if carried by the wind. ?Bardock,? he spoke, remembering. Moistening his lips, he turned to him. ?How are things??
The two met eyes as the brawler spoke to the youth. ?There are few of us left,? he said bluntly. ?I did a scan earlier, finding you. I also found Bra, Vejita, and Cell. Noone else.? He noticed Reijin take a very curious expression and he nodded, intercepting his thoughts before they transformed into words. ?Yes, I believe that Raditzu is gone. I do not know the fate of 18. I cannot scan her.?
Finally, dark hair blew in the wind slightly and Reijin?s fingers found their way to smoothing it back out from his eyes. ?She?s a bit of a perky one,? he mumbled. ?So if Raditzu is indeed gone, I highly doubt that 18 is hanging around anywhere. From what I?ve seen of her lust driven feelings for him, if something were to happen to him then she would go insane.? He turned and gave Bardock a knowing gaze. ?This entire rock would know of it, as emotional as the so-called ?emotionless cyborg? is concerned.?
Bardock motioned towards the training regime nearby. ?I see that you are showing them how to survive.? His words betrayed no form of his opinion on the matter, but from his eyes Reijin gathered that he did not feel that the angels deserved to be honored with the training of the Saiyan race.
Sighing, Reijin smirked slightly. ?Indeed, I am. I don?t know how well they will do, but they seem competent enough. I plan on meeting up with Vejita after this and after that we are going to end this damn game.? Hard muscles in the rougher Saiyan?s neck flowed as he turned to Reijin upon hearing these words. Reijin?s smile grew. ?Yes, you have heard correct. We plan to kill Kao as only a Saiyan can.?
Bardock slowly nodded, thinking deeply. ?Kid, as soon as Kao is found, Kao is going to be dead. As far as I?m concerned, we?ll be racing to see who finishes him off first.?
A bone chilling chuckle escaped the younger Saiyan with a tone that would incite any non-Saiyan to shudder. ?Sounds like fun,? he spoke evilly. ?I?m going to contact Vejita now.? He waved a hand at the group battling below. ?If you want, see to it that they continue purging themselves of weakness. They can?t become Saiyans in a day, but I will ensure that they strike fear even into the heartless cores of demons.?
He did not allow the other man to respond as he reached up to his ear, touching his lobe gingerly. A red tint washed down over his vision and numbers and readings began to scroll down the screen that overly his eyes. He waited patiently until he input the coordinates to contact Vejita with, and finally transmitted his connection, waiting for the conversation to spring to life.
He heard a sudden noise from within, and heard sounds of carnage immediately fill his ears. ?Vejita!? he snapped, hoping to catch the Saiyan?s attention. He heard no response, only heavy breathing for a moment. He heard everything grow quiet for a moment, and suddenly he heard a female scream. ?Vejita!? he yelled again into the LENS unit. He received no response and suddenly the transmission was cut short. Reijin simply blinked a few times, unable to decide what to believe. Whatever the situation was, things were obviously not going according to plan. Reijin hoped that his Prince had simply ceased the connection in order to concentrate.
He found his feet carrying him quickly down the hillside, each step sinking into the grass. The angels were once more clashing with thunderous applause as he came near, and he saw Bardock standing to the side, watching them with very little in the way of expressions crossing his face. He slowed his job as he tried to focus on the situation at hand. Bardock saw him and shot him a curious glance. Reijin came to a stop and spoke quickly. ?I couldn?t get them.?
?Then what?s the big deal??
Reijin paused for a moment, deliberating upon his words. ?Something has gone wrong. I heard fighting when the connection was established. This didn?t sound like the good kind though. It sounded as if they were losing, and they were fighting just to survive.?
This brought a few twitches of distress to the face of the hardened combatant. He glanced at the angels and seemed to contemplating his next move. Reijin cut in before he had the opportunity to speak. ?I heard a lot of heavy breathing, as if someone were struggling to quiet themselves down. That?s very unlike Vejita.?
Bardock nodded, grunting his agreement. ?So they wouldn?t speak to you??
The youth shrugged, following the other Saiyan?s eyes to the angels. ?The transmission was cut short and wouldn?t reconnect. I think its time that we get to moving out.? He didn?t wait for a response before turning to stride after the creature known as Gabriel.
The broad wings of the archangel were spread wide, moving in a manner belying the overwhelming presence of the angels, conveying the sanctity of the place of angels. His hard and golden eyes were contemplating the training session with great interest. He seemed caught between emotions, as if contemplating whether the expected result was indeed the result that he had wanted. He heard the footsteps of the Saiyan and turned to him, meeting him in the eyes.
By now, Reijin had overcome the awe inspiring feeling of weakness that usually washed over him when under the gaze of the celestial being. He returned the look with a spark of cold anger burning within. ?It?s time. If we plan on forcing these creatures to return to Hell, then I suggest we do it now. I don?t know how long we?ve been down here, but I think that Hell itself is beginning to slowly consume this asteroid.?
Gabriel simply looked at the angelic chorus before him. ?They are not yet ready,? he spoke resolutely. A sneer crossed his normally apathetic yet prideful face. ?They still have some good within them.?
Anger flashed across Reijin?s face for a moment in a manner unlike him. His fury burned in a very symbolic fashion as a blue flame ignited around his fists without his notice. The angel?s eyes twitched towards the fire and then met the Saiyan once more in the eyes. ?Then alert me when the last of the angel?s have fallen,? he coldly spoke, leaving the double meaning evident. ?If you wish to hide inside your little sanctuary like cowards, then so be it. I?m going out there to destroy Hell. You can either meet me outside, or on the field of battle, or after the fight is over, but I?m leaving now. I have given you more than enough to give you a fighting chance.?
He turned and moved towards the stares, his arms visibly raging with open flame. Something inside of him was speaking angrily, and he was noticeably engaged with a struggle to keep his temper. He was tired of this inaction and indifference. While he cared nothing for the fate of this asteroid, it was obvious that his friends did. Most of them were gone now, proving Reijin right in his thoughts, and yet he felt as if he should be out there doing something.
He reached the archway that separated the grassy and peaceful meadow from the murky ripple of the portal. A quick glance over his shoulder showed him much in the way of blood and glory, and he stepped through the portal, his determination untouched. His feet clamored angrily upon the stone stairwell, echoing loudly around him. He was going to bring about the end of these demons and turn the struggle around for them. Vejita needed his help, and as long as he kept his dragonball within his clothing, its radiance would not nullify his Prince?s own powers.
Reaching the tip of the stairway, he found the twin sisters collaborating in the main room. They were talking amongst themselves and giggling when his presence was noticed. He walked past the two of them without so much as a second glance and Akira?s voice called out to him, penetrating him. ?You aren?t even going to say good bye?? She sounded slightly hurt, and Reijin?s composure faltered.
Without turning around, he caught his breath within his throat. ?My friends are out there being slaughtered right now. I heard it when I tried to contact them.? He felt her presence grow closer alongside her sister. He turned and saw the two standing near him. ?I have to go to them.?
She swallowed a bit and Katel spoke for her. ?I understand. Are you going to die, or are you going to kill??
He smiled ironically reflecting upon his own inner demonic spirit. ?Both.? He saw Akira?s eyes follow the burning flame that seemed to creep up his arms without singing his clothing, and he calmed himself using his strict training, quelling the flames from existence. ?I must go. Any who wish to accompany me are more than welcome. I plan to go help them now, and I would be more than honored if you fought once more by my side. I?m sure that your sister is just as capable as yourself when it comes to the field of close quarters combat.? He nodded to the other sister acknowledging her.
Katel smiled. ?You?d have to see me to believe me,? she worded lyrically. Reijin nodded to her once more.
?Then I?ll be at the top of the tower waiting. There is a man down below. His name is Bardock. I have no quarrel with him, so if he wishes to follow, send him my way,? he instructed.
The fire and ice clad female stepped forward in small distances until she had closed the span between the two. ?I remember him from earlier. He didn?t seem as if he were up to trouble though, so I let him pass. Still? Take care of yourself,? she whispered, wrapping her arms around him. ?You have someone back home that you have to take care of as well.? She gave him a sad smile.
He flashed his trademark smirk at her and embraced her tightly. ?I?m going to introduce the two of you one day. I think that you might get along.? Flashbacks of Videl went through his mind and he faltered slightly in his confidence. ?Maybe. She can be somewhat moody.?
Katel smiled. ?We all are.?
Reijin released the older sister and walked back towards the younger of the two, slapping Katel?s shoulder before giving her a quick embrace. ?Thank you as well for your assistance in this struggle. You are the one that started this entire resistance, as far as I can see, and you have saved your sister?s spirit.?
Somehow, her clothing shifted and yet still managed to cover all of the necessary places on her body and she laughed. ?I try. Without my sister, there is no reason for me to be here.?
He looked over to Akira and smiled. ?We all have our reasons. Anyways, I?m going to the top of the tower. I?ll hopefully see everyone there. If not, I?m leaving without you all.? He immediately walked away from them without so much as another glance, his angry thoughts having now subsided and allowing him to think on a much clearer level. He realized that as much as Akira had struggled to release his emotions, she had managed to help him contain them as well when the time had come. Perhaps that is why she was the mistress of fire and ice, anger and calm, passion and indifference.
He reached the top of the watchtower and walked to the edge of the building, placing two gloved hands upon the railing. The night chirped almost peacefully and yet Reijin knew that in the distance there was a maelstrom of utter chaos and torment. He sighed a bit, his breath forming a burst of precipitation before merging with the mist that now surrounded the tower. The time had come to decide the fate of this asteroid named Kala, and he was going to ensure them all that Kao would be released to the suffering of those that he once had thought that he commanded. Kao would be reunited with his father Brim within the depths of Hell, and Reijin could assure them that the reunion would not be a happy one. He had heard of the stories that Videl had told him regarding Hell, and it brought shudders to him. A glint entered his eye as the excitement nearly derailed him with anticipation.
He was ready.
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