Casseus winced as he studied the swords that now pierced his body. Isaos enchanted kitana's made healing difficult, he would need to time to repair the damage. Fortunately it appeared Akira was in a similar state.
Akiras hakama was in tatters, hanging from the five tail kitsunes body. Studying his opponent it appeared Isao had done quite a bit of damage to the kitsune before his demise. Akiras breathing was labored as blood now matted his fur. "Foolish kitsune," Casseus scoffed. "What chance do you think you stand against me?"
Akira narrowed his eyes, gripping both his kunai and one of Isao's swords in his hand. "You fight without honor," he growled. "Trying to kill children, you are nothing but a coward. A coward with no real power."
Casseus laughed softly, withdrawing his spear from Mary Elises body. "Honor is the rally cry of fools Akira," he sneered. "Now allow me to demonstrate what true power looks like."
Ayami now found herself speeding through the forest trying to keep up with the children. Somehow Mia and Zack seemed to know where they were going. As insane as it sounded the succubus found herself thinking of Akira. Why was she so worried about the kitsune. As the group now made their way to a clearing the succubus gasped.
Bodies lay strewn throughout the clearing, Ayami immediately recognized then as the wizards, although she couldn't tell if they were living or dead. Turning towards the sounds of battle Ayami watched as Akira and Casseus were engaged in a bloody duel.
Akiras skill was on display as he slashed at the enhanced wizard, leaving visible wounds on the silver haired mans body. Casseus seemed incensed by this, striking out with unbridled rage that shook the very ground. Unfortunately Akira was far too hurt to continue, falling to the ground after a vicious blast of magic. Casseus now stood over the kitsune, ready to plunge his spear through Akiras heart.
Ayami screamed, spreading her wings as she darted forward. Tackling Casseus, the succubus knocked him to the ground before slashing him across the face. Casseus screamed pushing Ayami to the ground before electrocuting the succubus.
"Demon BITCH," he screamed, wiping the blood from his face. "I'll make you suffer before I send you back to hell!"
Ayami's eyes went wide, her body wracked with pain as Casseus now stood over her. He was going to torture her before destroying her body. As Casseus now was about to strike Ayami noticed a flash before a look of confusion crossed Casseus face.
Casseus dropped his spear, looking down at his chest as blood now poured down his shirt. At first confused as to where the blood was coming from, he realized it was his own. As Casseus vision began to fade he gazed into the vengeful eyes of Akira.
Akira stared at Casseus, the enhanced wizards face sporting a look of confusion. The kitsune had cut the head off of Casseus, the wizard shocked as blood poured from the wound before the head fell to the forest floor. As Casseus toppled over dead, Akira dropped his sword, sinking to his knees.
Ayami now caught the kitsune, his breathing labored as he gazed at the succubus. "You did it," Ayami whispered. "You saved us. You saved me."
Akira could feel the life draining from his body, his blood staining the ground where he sat. Looking over at Yuriko, Mia, and Zack a small smile cracked his lips. "I have regained my honor," he wheezed. "I can pass into the afterlife in peace."
"What no," Ayami screamed. "Akira wait no! Please you cant die! Akira? Akira!"
Ayami now clutched the kitsune closer, watching as his breathing slowed while the life seemed to fade from his eyes. The succubus was now frantic, the others were coming, she knew it. Gazing down at Akira the demon now found herself feeling something she never thought was possible for a demon.
"Akira..please.....I love you."
Akira reached one of his bloody hands up, gently touching the succubus face before it went limp. As it did Ayami now found herself weeping quietly, her hot tears sizzling as they touched the floor. As she now grasped the kitsunes body to her chest, Ayami felt something few demons had ever felt. Emotion.