Kellie and Jack glared angrily at the eight tails as he now freed himself from the demonic hands Jack had used to restrain him. "Dont even think of moving," Jack growled.
Fukushu smiled, wizards could be so inventive sometimes. Glancing at the pocket watch he now noticed the time. 30 seconds to go.
"Well played," he grinned.
Slowly the eight tail now stood dusting himself off as he carefully watched the two teens. "Illusion and necromancy, he stated. "I admit I did not expect that. I was certain you would charge through with reckless abandon."
"Always trying to impress now where's our son and the others," Kellie asked.
15 seconds to go Fukushu thought. "Your son is right there," he said, pointing towards a small swaddled infant. As Jack moved towards the infant, Fukushu conjured an iron chain, which now wrapped itself around the teens ankle.
"Let him go," Kellie bellowed as she now prepared another spell.
Fukushu gave the teen an impish grin as he looked at his watch. Time was up, he had accomplished his goal. It didnt matter if they rescued the child now. Releasing Jack from his chains he now watched as the teen raced towards the infant. "Jack how is he," Kellie asked.
Jack slowly removed the child from his blanket, noticing the babies delicate features and wide innocent eyes. "Hes fine," Jack sighed. "I think....hes smiling?!"
"Definitely gets that from you," Kellie grumbled, a nervous laugh now escaping his lips. "Okay so hes safe now where are the others?"
"What others," Fukushu asked coyly.
"Dont play dumb," Kellie groaned. "We know someone reached you. Aiyo's reaper released her soul because someone got here before us. Now where are they?"
"Oh that's right," Fukushu said, feigning ignorance. "Your daughter and her friends. I sent them back to the hotel. I'm sure Akira can handle them. And before you ask they are unharmed."
Kellie and Jack now angrily glared at the kitsune, something didnt seem right, this was far too easy. "What's your game," Jack asked.
"You'll find out soon enough," Fukushu smiled. Before the teens could ask another question he could see the rest of Kellie and Jack's friends arrive. "Fewer than I expected," he stated. "Akiras attack must have rattled you. And I see my beloved parents have joined you."
Tatsu growled at his son, ready to strike him down. "My husband," Shizsn said quietly. "Don't, let me talk with him first." Tatsu gave his wife a stiff nod as the kitsune goddess now approached her prodigal son.
"Fukushu why have you done this," she asked, a serene smile on her face as she caressed her sons cheek.
"You would not understand mother," he stated, turning his head away. "These mortals, they believe themselves better than us."
"Mortals can be thick headed and stubborn my son," she chuckled. "They fear what they do not understand. These mortals though are trying. They are making amends. Becoming allies, not enemies."
Fukushu said nothing as his mother continued to gaze at him, a loving look upon her face. "Your father and I know who you have pledged yourself too," she whispered. "You know what he is son. He and his followers will destroy this world."
"You are correct mother," Fukuahu said softly, lowering his head. "But by serving I will survive and rule."
"Is that all you hope for," she asked. "To rule over a desolate world. Please son, return with your father and I. Rejoin our family and our clan."
Fukushu turned to face his mother. The anthro foxes face showing him the undying love of a mother. He had always respected and loved his mother, even when he and his father quarrelled. To see her suffer would destroy his soul.
"Forgive me."
Shizen smiled at her son, she was incapable of remaining angry at any of her children. As she now reached up to brush her sons face, she gasped.
"Shizen," Tatsu bellowed.
Fukushu gazed at his mother, the blade of his dagger embedded in her chest. Shizen looked at her son in shock, noting the sadness on his face as he lowered her to the ground, blood already soaking her robes.
"I pray this wound kills you mother," he whispered. "I do not wish to see you suffer in this new world I will help usher in."
Tatsu charged forward, his masmune drawn as he looked to behead his son. Fukuahu now quickly vanished, leaving his critically injured mother behind. Tatsu now skidded before his wife, taking her hand as he screamed in agony.
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Fukushu appeared miles away, his tracks covered as he now took a deep breath.
"Impressive my old friend," Villar stated as he gazed at the kitsune. "Attempting to kill your mother was something I had not seen before. We have entered uncharted territory."
Fukushu turned now towards Villar, his voice void of any emotion. "I do not wish for her to suffer in the world we shall create," he stated flatly. "Is she dead?"
"Hard to say," Villar shrugged. "Only time will tell. Regardless we have taken the first step towards creating a new world."