Chapter 7: Tales of Legion
Tsuna soothed, taking both of her shoulders. Wiping her eyes and rubbing her nose; Usodori cleaned her hands with sanitizer before turning back to him and asked, "Tsuna, do you think I can be healed?" "Of course, you can." Tsuna said in that same soft tone. Usodori took off her bathrobe, revealing to be in a lingerie, "Maybe you can...help me with that....." She said. Tsuna was horrified, "Wait, Usodori...I can't....." He started to say, but he could feel her hands as they runs greedily along his body. "Don't worry, this will be our little secret, OK? Nobody has to know, and remember this is....Healing." said Usodori, then there was some sort of shadow that resembled a blood symbiotic like appendage. Tsuna was horrified as the light in his room went out. "What's happening?" Konohana cried. "Everyone stay calm, nobody panic!" Kintaro instructed. Just then, there was a voice that was epicene--it sounded resonant yet countertenor all speaking at the same time: "All hope abandon, ye who enter here." Everyone was terrified to hear this and looked around to find out where the sound is coming from but the vibration of the temblor fromt the earth was weary now. "Who said that?" Kintaro called out. The foppish, deep voice responded back: "Do not be afraid; our fate cannot be taken from us, it is a gift. They yearn for what they fear for, Through me you go into a city of weeping; through me you go into eternal pain; through me you go amongst the lost people. There is no greater sorrow then to recall our times of joy in wretchedness, I am the way into the city of woe, I am the way into eternal pain, I am the way to go among the lost. Justice caused my high architect to move, divine omnipotence created me, the highest wisdom, and the primal love. Before me there were no created things, but those that last forever—as do I. Abandon all hope you who enter here.” "Who are you?" Kintaro asked. Then, the voice responded back in a foppish tone, "I am your worse nightmare." And then there was an echo that repeated the word 'nightmare' over and over again. Then, the gang felt dazed and passed out.
Kintaro stopped Sarutobi's sword from striking, then a voice from his lips spoke. But this voice is high, effeminate and growling. Echoing with basso as well as falsetto: "I thought I told you, Kintaro, it's going to become hell for me if you die." said the voice. Sarutobi is shocked by this, "Impossible, who are you?" He asked. The falsetto-basso voice laughed, "You want to know who I am?" It asked. It laughed again and replied in an effeminate and growling demonic voice: "I am...NIGHT PARADE, thee to be hundred demons inside this man!" The possessed Kintaro attacked Tiger Braves as he laughed like a maniac, "Kintaro, what a complete fool you are--You didn't know? This is the serum of Febris, the fever of rage, stress, and insanity. You really are an idiot!" exclaimed Posessed Kintaro, "Allow me to demonstrate the power of FEBRIS!!!!! The Possessed Kintaro attacked both Sarutobi and Kirigakure, they were trying to battle as well but the demon deep within Kintaro fought off against them while laughing like a psychotic monster. Exhausted; Sarutobi panted out of breath and looked at Kintaro. "This power...That face, are you a demon?" demanded Sarutobi. The possessed Kintaro laughs, "Why do you care? I don't have to tell you shit because once were done with you, you're all gonna...." He said but stopped when Kintaro cried out, "..DIE!" Then, Kintaro wrapped his hands around his own throat as the fiend within him struggled, "LET GO OF ME, KINTARO!!!" cried the monster. Kintaro spoke to it firmly, "I DON'T NEED YOU, STOP GETTING IN MY WAY!" "YOU'RE THE ONE WHO'S IN THE WAY, DON'T YOU GET IT? I JUST WANT TO KILL HIM, YOU WILL LISTEN TO ME AND DO AS I SAY!" The demons cried out, both falsetto and basso in synched. But Kintaro was a lot stronger. "YOU BASTARD!!!!" The creature shouted. In the meantime; Sayohime is surprise to see who she ran into, "Watatsumi....We meet again." She said. Watatsumi, his followers Muramasa Sengo, and Kushinada Yamata. "Indeed, the last time we met...You were trying to protect Cassandra Endymion and those new friends of hers!" Watatsumi remarked. "So, let's settle things, shall we?" Sayohime suggested. Watatsumi grinned, "I thought you never ask." He said.
During the battle; Sayohime was being beaten by Kushinada, who was about to make the finishing move until something dark, barmy creeped inside of Sayohime, who blocks Kushinada's attack. Then kick drop Kushinada to the ground but Kushinada who broke her fall by doing an aerial flip. "How did she do that?" exclaimed Kushinada. Watatsumi was surprised to see what was going on, "Is this...?" Watatsumi started to say but then Sayohime's voice spoke however it wasn't hers. It was a falsetto, bass voice--both womanly and virile growl in there: "Sorry but nobody is getting by Sayohime that easily, YOU TWITS!!!!" Possessed Sayohime laughed with maniacal intensions. "Who are you?" Watatsumi asked. Possessed Sayohime gave her enemies a sideways glance, "Who am I? Why are you asking? I am Night Parade, the voices inside of this girl!" "I thought you were just an assassin." Muramasa replied. "Sayohime only kills the evil criminals but as for me, I don't care who I kill--I don't care if their innocent or not. It's all the same, blood is blood. I like to see you swimming in it when you die!" Possessed Sayohime said. Kushinada laughed, "Oh wow, you think I should tremble in fear?" She asked. "Are you?" Possessed Sayohime asked. "Not really!" Kushinada said, striking at Sayohime, who dodged it and attacked, "MISS ME!!!" exclaimed Possessed Sayohime. Kushinada felt the pain of the sword in her, "AUGH!!!" She cried. "YOU THINK YOU'RE DEALING WITH SAYO, SHE'S NOTHING MORE THAN A WEAK, LOW LIFE ASSASSIN!" Possessed Sayohime shouted, laughing. Her enemies were defeated as the possessed demon exclaimed, "I AM NIGHT PARADE! I AM LEGION, WE ARE ONE!!!!!" But then, it looked like Sayohime was trying to choke the demon by seizing her throat with both hands. The demon coughed, and gasped, and wheezed. "NO, WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME?! IT'S JUST LIKE WITH YOUR BOYFRIEND KINTARO. HOW COULD YOU? NOT YOU TOO? IF YOU KILL ME NOW, I WON'T HAVE ANYONE LEFT, DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND?! YOU CAN'T DO THIS TO ME?!" The demon shouted. Then, Sayohime shouted: "GET. OUT. OF MY. HEAD, NIGHT PARADE!!!!" She felt the madness of this demon departing from her.
That night; Konohana couldn't sleep because of the nightmares about Tamamo Mae so she curled her knees up and hugged them while she was in her despair. "What can I do? How will I face my fears against Tamamo Mae? I don't think I can." She thought. Watching her; the foppish, resonant voice laughs at her misery. "Oh, Poor child. Poor sweet child....I love it when you can't face your fears sweetheart! I think you should kill her, Oh Konohana—don’t cry my dear, sweet girl. Fear not, for I am I’m here for you." It said, chuckling like a maniac. Konohana was lost for a moment when she heard someone speaking to her in her mind, "Konohana...." Konohana jumped at the sound of that foppish voice that was soft and tender. "Huh? Who said that?" She asked. The voice responded once: "Konohana, you must have a serious problem. If only I could do something for you...But there is something!" "Who are you?" Konohana inquired. "I am an Oracle, I've come to help." The foppish yet resonant voice. Konohana was happy to hear this, "You have?" She said, sounding relief washed over her. "Yes, Come closer so I can tell you more." The Oracle said, beckoning towards the bed. Konohana sat on her bed, "What can you tell me, Oracle?" She asked. "Come a little closer, darling, we mustn't lurk in doorways. It's rude. One might question your upbringing." "Well, how can you face her sweet, lovely child? How can you face Tamamo Mae? I've heard many scary things about her. They say she's a maniac, a witch, and under power of darkness." The Oracle said, "Not that I blame you, she deceived with heartaches and hardships." The Oracle chuckled, "Well, little gem, the solution to your problem is simple. The only way to get back at her is that you have to be mad as a hatter." It said. Konohana couldn't believe it, "You think you can help me with that?" She asked. The Oracle responded back, "My dear, sweet child. That's what I do. It's what I live for, to help unfortunate people such as you. Poor things who have nobody to turn to." The voice said, "Now, here's the deal. I'll lent you the power of Febris and you must take down two of the most source...Usodori and Tamamo Mae's mother." Konohana couldn't believe what she just heard: "WHAT?!" She gasped, "What do you mean by that?" The Oracle barked back, "DON'T QUESTION MY ORDERS! You see, this world is a brush of happiness among the cosmos. It must be shattered. Right, Konohana?" The Oracle sounded nicer. Konohana nodded, "I guess so, Oracle." She replied. The Oracle let out a screech, "What?!" It seized Konohana telekinetically by the throat, she clutched herself as she coughed and gasped for breath as the Oracle said loudly in her mind, "We only take "no" for an answer! Is that understood, Konohana?" It shouted. Konohana managed to respond back, "Yes--I mean, No Oracle." She was free from the Oracle's grasp, "That's better." The Oracle responded. Konohana was reluctant at first however she agrees to do it.
But by the time she found Usodori; she wanted to hurt her, just as she was but then she realized that all of this was wrong. Very wrong. And couldn't bring herself to hurt Usodori and went back to her room, crying. As she was crying; The Oracle appeared, "What's the matter my pet? You looked troubled." It asked, sounding as if it was concern but Konohana was mad. No, angry. Angry, full of rage. "I can't take it anymore! Please, I don't want to hurt anybody no more!" Konohana shouted, "Spare me!" But the voice became bass and falsetto, "Stupid little girl. You didn’t destroy them at all, did you? How could you let Great Watch—HUMILIATE YOU so completely? Well, I suppose it was inevitable. I always knew you wouldn’t last, you don't stand a chance!" Konohana was shaken with fear, "Who are you? You're not Oracle! You--Tell me your name!" She called out but she felt surrounded, trapped. The voice ignored her as it rants: "Ohh, how I HATE Great Watch! Oh, Great Watch, save us! Oh, Great Watch, we need you! Oh, Great Watch, we love you! Great Watch! Great Watch! GREAT WATCH!!!! THAT'S ALL TAMAMO MAE CARES ABOUT!!!!" The voice said, both with epicene--effeminate and virile--as Konohana became frightened. "STOP! You used me!" She exclaimed. The voice mocked her, "Oh, is that what I did? Well, that's not what I did. No, it isn’t. Neither is THIS!!!!" Then entered inside her body, Konohana gasped and screamed, "AAHHHH, HELP ME!!!!" The many voices laughed as they echoed while saying, "Hee, hee hee hee hee! Oh, I haven't laughed so much since I possessed Kintaro and Sayohime, that is until they BROKE ME APART!!!! YOU WON'T THIS TIME!!!!" Her screams were being echoed down the hall, only one heard and ran to her aid. "Konohana!" Oinari called out, bursting into her room. He found her crouching near a wall, "Konohana? Are you OK?" He asked gently. Then, Konohana's voice broke into an effeminate and virile tone: "Oinari, come closer please." Oinari approached her as the voice from Konohana's lips said, "I would love if you would fetch me a warm glass of...." Then she pulled out a red stained knife as she said, "....BLOOD!" Oinari is horrified, "Konohana, what's gotten into you?" He demanded. Possessed Konohana glared at Oinari, "I AM NOT KONOHANA, KONOHANA ISN'T HERE AT THE MOMENT!!!!" She shouted, her voice sounded very strange. Oinari glared at the demon within his girlfriend, "Who are you?" He demanded. Possessed Konohana giggled, "I am...NIGHT PARADE! THE VOICE OF MANY!!!" She responded in a shrilling effeminate and virile voice. "What have you done to Konohana?" demanded Oinari. "She's safe, with us." Possessed Konohana claimed. But Konohana managed to break out and shouted, "Oinari, help me!" But the demon came back, screaming in a growl tone: "SHUT UP!!!!" But Oinari pulls out an amulet and wraps it around Konohana's neck. Possessed Konohana begin to choke and gasped, "YOU DISGUSTING BASTARD!!!! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING TO ME?!" The demon growled. The voice was effeminate, deep voice all mixed together.
Oinari glared at the demon inside Konohana, "Don't you think Konohana has enough?" He asked. Then he said something that made Night Parade leave for good from the Blossom Girl: "If spirits threaten Konohana in this place, Banish their souls into nothingness and remove their powers until the last trace. Let these evil beings flee, through time and space." Night Parade released Konohana and went away, Konohana felt dizzy and almost fell until Oinari caught her. Konohana clutched her head, "What...what happened?" She muttered. Then looked up and suddenly remembered. She begin to sob, "Oh Oinari. This demon played with my fears and forced me to hurt Usodori....I couldn't do it..." Konohana said, hugging Oinari. Oinari calmed her down, "It's OK, Konohana. It's over, it's never going to hurt you again. I promise." He assured her. The next day, Oinari was working when he thought he heard something in his room and went to find out where it was coming from. Just then, a demon with a large mouth and sharp teeth with long ears. It approached Oinari, startling him: "Hello Oinari." It said in an echo sounding voice with hints of effeminate and virile. "CRAP!!!" gasped Oinari, backing away. "Don't be scared! Don't be scared!" The demon assured Oinari. "I'm not....Have you been there the whole time?" asked Oinari. The demon looked scary looking when it smiled cheerfully, "Oh, yes! I’ve been waiting for the perfect time to welcome you to my world." It said. "How long have you been here?" Oinari inquired. "Well, as long as you have had an imagination. And as you can see, I am a friend to you." The little demon said. The two of them didn't do much, the demon was fascinated with books and reading them. Oinari watched the creature for awhile and finally said, "You kind of look like a Bakeneko." The demon looked at Oinari with a perplexed look, "Bakeneko? What's a Bakeneko?" It asked, effeminate and virile at the same time as it spoke. Oinari shrugged, "You know… the old toy that you can pet and feed them, almost like a real pet." He explained. "Oh, you don’t need one of those. They aren’t the same as having a real friend." The demon said. After he was done reading, he went to Oinari's bed and said, "Listen, I'm going to lay under your bed OK? I don't want your friends to see me, I'm sad that if they do find me, they won't let us play anymore." Oinari is visited by his friends and talked with each of them for awhile. Once they were gone; the demon appeared: "I have a game we can play but we have to wait until after your girlfriend comes to see you, because she can’t see us play it." The demon said. Oinari was curious, "What is it?" He asked. The demon put a sharp nailed finger to its lips, "It’s a secret, you'll see." It said. Konohana came by to talk for awhile and then when she was gone; the imp appeared and wanted to show Oinari by opening the window. He beckoned Oinari to come beside him. "I like to play pretend up here. I pretend that there is a big, trampoline below this window, and I jump. If you pretend hard enough you bounce back up like a feather. Here, you try." said the demon. Oinari looked down, not seeing anything and looked back at the little imp with a suspicious look. "Um, it’s a long drop you know." said Oinari. "Oh, but that’s all a part of the fun. It wouldn’t be fun if it was only a short drop. Come now, won't you try?" persisted the demon.
Oinari thought about that idea, but the realist inside his head restrained, "Maybe some other time. I don’t know if that's a good idea. I could get hurt." He explained. The demon looked disappointed, "If you say so." It sighed and went back under Oinari's bed. The next day, the demon was all happy again as it had a box with him. "I want to teach you how to juggle, I have some things you can use to practice." The demon explained. Oinari looked in the box and he looked shocked to see sharp objects, "What? Knives? Are you kidding me? I can't use these, I could cut myself! You have to be out of your mind to let me juggle with things like that!" Oinari exclaimed. The demon pouted, "It’s fun to juggle with these. I want you to try it." conjured the imp. Oinari closed the box and pushes it away, "I can’t, knives aren’t safe to just throw in the air." He said. The demon grabbed the box, "Fine then." It growled. It went under the bed and Oinari sighed. That night while Oinari was asleep; he woke up startled to see the imp looking at him with a grin on his face. "I put a real trampoline under the window, a big one, one that you can’t see in the dark." The demon said, he sounded very persistent. "Sorry, maybe in the morning!" yawned Oinari, turning over and trying to go back to sleep. But the imp was very perpetual, "Oh come now, please!" It urged. Oinari moaned, "No, I can't. I'm tired." He said in a groggy tone. The little demon begin to bounce up and down as it chanted, "JUMP, JUMP, I SAY!!!!" Oinari was so irritated that he lost his temper, "STOP!!!" He said, kicking the imp off his bed. He felt guilty when he saw the demon looked said, "Please, leave me alone." The demon's ears drooped as well as its face, "All right, then." It said sadly. A week later; Oinari was taking a walk to clear his head until he came across the little imp once again. "I have something I want you to see." The demon said. Oinari looked skeptical until the demon said, "It’s safe, I promise." The two of them walked until they stop near a path. "What is this?" Oinari said. The demon turned to him, "It's an important path. I’ve had a lot of friends about your age. When they were ready, I took them down this path, to a special place. You aren’t ready yet, but one day, I hope to take you there OK?" He said.
Oinari nodded, but he couldn't help wondering what lied beyond that trail. One day, he decided to find out more on the trail he was shown so he went alone. What he discover, the trail ended at a cemetary, and many tombstones belong to innocent people. Oinari was horrified to discover this as he begin to run away, he ran into the little demon who stood there tapping his foot. "Are you gonna follow the rules, or are you gonna follow your instincts?!" demanded the demon. Oinari was terrified, "WHO ARE YOU, YOU LITTLE DEMON?" He shouted. Then the small creature transformed into someone different, terrifying Oinari as he saw who it was and the voice spoke in a countertenor, deep voice: "I AM A POSSESSION, A VOICE OF MANY! MY NAME IS NIGHT PARADE, YOU STUPID BOY!!!!" The voice shouted, then it spoke in an effeminate tone while Oinari breathlessly shake with fear, "My dear, sweet child...She is avenging those that wronged her with Tamamo Mae. She is going to kil Onibaba, Onibaba is the most wicked of them all. And also, my dear friend let us not forget that people can be so cruel." And then disappears from sight.
How could this be happening? Let's go back to the beginning, shall we?
Earlier before....
In the meantime; it was a busy day at Great Watch with paperwork and stuff. But this busy day was about to change when there was someone ringing the bell to the entrance so Konohana went to answer it. As she got the front door; she was amazed to see a pretty girl with whitish pink skin, rosy cheeks, and wore a white kimono dress with her hair up in shimada hairstyle-- Her hair is gathered together at the crown of the head and a small portion of the bun is sectioned off to point outward. But boy, did she look fancy and delicate. "Hi, are you looking for someone miss?" Konohana asked. The woman nodded, "Yes, is Kincho here?" But then she sees him and was overjoyed, "Beloved! Beloved!" The young lady rushed to him, Kincho was surprised to see her and embraced the girl while he was smiling. The gang were shocked, they had never seen Kincho happy before! "Kaguya, I miss you." Kincho said to the girl. The girl blushed, "I did as well my fiancee." She replied. Momotaro looked at Kintaro, "Fiancee?" He asked. Later, the gang are seen walking alongside Kincho and Kaguya. "I've known Princess Kaguya since our childhood, it was our parents that arranged this marriage when we were 13 and 14." Kincho explained. "He's my guardian angel, really." Kaguya said shyly. Tsuna grinned, "Guardian angel, huh? Dog." He remarked, giving Kincho a playful nudge. "He swore to protect me no matter what, like knight in shining armor who vowed to his distressed princess while facing a fiery dragon." Kaguya said. Momotaro rolled his eyes, "Oh brother." He said. Sayohime elbowed him in the ribs, "Kind of mushy, don't you think?" remarked Sayohime. Kaguya shook her head, "No, I find it kind of sweet." She said. But she had to reconsider for a moment, "It is sappy, but I've been blessed all my life. People might say lucky people get everything." She said. Kaguya and Kincho invited Kintaro and his friends to the wedding, which they happily accept. However at the wedding rehearsal; Kaguya's uncle planned to assassinate Kincho. Kintaro realized this as he try to stop the uncle, when all of a sudden; somebody already did by startling everyone by a gunshot sound. "Well, well. A family treachery I see." A sultry voice said. Kintaro was shocked to hear this voice. The uncle turned around with a fierce glare, "You---!" He cried. Kintaro called out, "--Tamamo Mae Shimo!!!!" Everyone couldn't believe it, she was alive and awake from the coma. Tamamo Mae appeared, sporting a red vintage style dress with a crocheted white collar. She wore scarlet high heeled pumps. Holding a gun in her hot pink nailed hands, "Kin my darling, good to see you again. It's been awhile, more like a month yes?" She greeted. Tamamo Mae turned to Kaguya's uncle, "And I suggest you leave now, you tub of lard!" She called him out. The uncle glares at Tamamo Mae, "I am the Moon Princess's uncle, and I will not let her marry to a double agent ninja!" Suddenly, Tamamo Mae's psychokinesis broke a vase and a view lights in the room, making everyone jumped. Tamamo Mae pursued her lips as an angry scowl appeared on her face, "You know, there are two things that I just cannot stand...One is people that cannot accept the conception of two people being together and the second are those murderous idiots such as yourself."
In the meantime; three silhouettes were by a pit of black water with purple tints. "Master, is this what I think it is?" A voice asked. The leader nodded, "Yes, Sengo. This is Kuromizu, where we must resurrect Wanyudo and the others that were destroyed." He said. "So, in other words, you mean...?" A young woman asked, but the leader finished for her: "We must locate the Legion...The One Hundred Demons--Night Parade." The leader is none other than Watatsumi Samebito, beside him was his right hand assistants--Muramasa Sengo and Kushinada Yamata. Watatsumi outstretch his palms as the water bubbled and then it sprang up to the surface. This force of power shook the earth, causing Kintaro and the others to feel it as well as everyone else! The crowd in the rehearsal escaped, shrieking in fear. The only ones left was Tamamo Mae, Kintaro, Sayohime, Konohana, Oinari, Tsuna, Hangaku, Kincho, and Kaguya. "What's happening?" Konohana cried. "Everyone stay calm, nobody panic!" Kintaro instructed. Just then, there was a voice that was epicene--it sounded resonant yet countertenor all speaking at the same time: "All hope abandon, ye who enter here." Everyone was terrified to hear this and looked around to find out where the sound is coming from but the vibration of the temblor fromt the earth was weary now. "Who said that?" Kintaro called out. The foppish, deep voice responded back: "Do not be afraid; our fate cannot be taken from us, it is a gift. They yearn for what they fear for, Through me you go into a city of weeping; through me you go into eternal pain; through me you go amongst the lost people. There is no greater sorrow then to recall our times of joy in wretchedness, I am the way into the city of woe, I am the way into eternal pain, I am the way to go among the lost. Justice caused my high architect to move, divine omnipotence created me, the highest wisdom, and the primal love. Before me there were no created things, but those that last forever—as do I. Abandon all hope you who enter here.” "Who are you?" Kintaro asked. Then, the voice responded back in a foppish tone, "I am your worse nightmare." And then there was an echo that repeated the word 'nightmare' over and over again. Then, the gang felt dazed and passed out. They woke up as the earthquake stopped. "What the hell was that?" Kintaro wondered. He looked around and saw that his team was OK. Kaguya hugged Kincho so close, "Kincho..." Kaguya whispered. "Hush, it's over love." Kincho chided to his beloved. They realized Kaguya's uncle had escaped so they decided to look for him and they split up. Just then, somebody stopped Kintaro in his tracks. "Hold it right there! That sword, are you the wielder of Kusanagi?"
A voice said. Kintaro is shocked by that voice, Sarutobi Sasuke--In the flesh was here. Sarutobi wore a different uniform, with a collar so high like a turtle neck almost. And black as night of the color uniform. His hair was darker and his eyes were purple. But he carried a sword, Kintaro's eyes widened in amazement. "Wait, is that....? I've seen that blade before..." He thought. "Answer me! Are you Kusanagi's new wielder?" demanded Sarutobi. Kintaro focused, looking at him. "I am." He confirmed. Sarutobi nodded, "Good, I heard about you...Kintaro Sakata." He said. It looked like he wasn't alone, Kirigakure was with him. "I have as well...Sarutobi Sasuke. And your partner, Kirigakure Saizo." Kintaro said. But looked at Sarutobi's sword again, "Do tell, is this what I think it is?" Kintaro asked. "Yes, behold the sacred sword...The legendary Honjo Masamune!" exclaimed Sarutobi. The two of them clash swords with one another, they fought each other for almost awhile now and Sarutobi broke away as well as Kintaro. "Not bad, I never seen a man hold a sword and fight swell other than the rest of Tiger Braves and myself." Sarutobi praised kindly. "Thanks, I was part of the military once." Kintaro said. "Well, I can see you've experienced battles and terror, haven't you? How fascinating." Sarutobi remarked. The battle continued until Kintaro's sword fell out of his hand and landed behind him. Sarutobi pointed his sword at Kintaro, "It's over." He said. Kintaro saw an opening and grinned, "It's not over yet!" He declared and slide kick Sarutobi, distracting him while he gets his sword. Kirigakure acted quickly, unsheathing his sword which is Otenta, and try to stab Kintaro, but he dodged it and grabbed his sword. He charged at the two of them as he wasn't going to give up but Kirigakure used his sword to lower Kintaro's while Sarutobi decides to finish this fight. "I am sorry about this, Kintaro. But you were a brave fighter." Sarutobi said. He took up his sword and Kintaro panicked inside. "I'm not going to die, I can't...Shippeitaro, have mercy!" thought Kintaro, "I want to live!" He felt some sort of madness come onto him and then he falls into the black.
Then, Kintaro stopped Sarutobi's sword from striking, then a voice from his lips spoke. But this voice is high, effeminate and growling. Echoing with basso as well as falsetto: "I thought I told you, Kintaro, it's going to become hell for me if you die." said the voice. Sarutobi is shocked by this, "Impossible, who are you?" He asked. The falsetto-basso voice laughed, "You want to know who I am?" It asked. It laughed again and replied in an effeminate and growling demonic voice: "I am...NIGHT PARADE, thee to be hundred demons inside this man!" The possessed Kintaro attacked Tiger Braves as he laughed like a maniac, "Kintaro, what a complete fool you are--You didn't know? This is the serum of Febris, the fever of rage, stress, and insanity. You really are an idiot!" exclaimed Posessed Kintaro, "Allow me to demonstrate the power of FEBRIS!!!!! The Possessed Kintaro attacked both Sarutobi and Kirigakure, they were trying to battle as well but the demon deep within Kintaro fought off against them while laughing like a psychotic monster. Exhausted; Sarutobi panted out of breath and looked at Kintaro. "This power...That face, are you a demon?" demanded Sarutobi. The possessed Kintaro laughs, "Why do you care? I don't have to tell you shit because once were done with you, you're all gonna...." He said but stopped when Kintaro cried out, "..DIE!" Then, Kintaro wrapped his hands around his own throat as the fiend within him struggled, "LET GO OF ME, KINTARO!!!" cried the monster. Kintaro spoke to it firmly, "I DON'T NEED YOU, STOP GETTING IN MY WAY!" "YOU'RE THE ONE WHO'S IN THE WAY, DON'T YOU GET IT? I JUST WANT TO KILL HIM, YOU WILL LISTEN TO ME AND DO AS I SAY!" The demons cried out, both falsetto and basso in synched. But Kintaro was a lot stronger. "YOU BASTARD!!!!" The creature shouted. In the meantime; Sayohime is surprise to see who she ran into, "Watatsumi....We meet again." She said. Watatsumi, his followers Muramasa Sengo, and Kushinada Yamata. "Indeed, the last time we met...You were trying to protect Cassandra Endymion and those new friends of hers!" Watatsumi remarked. "So, let's settle things, shall we?" Sayohime suggested. Watatsumi grinned, "I thought you never ask." He said.
During the battle; Sayohime was being beaten by Kushinada, who was about to make the finishing move until something dark, barmy creeped inside of Sayohime, who blocks Kushinada's attack. Then kick drop Kushinada to the ground but Kushinada who broke her fall by doing an aerial flip. "How did she do that?" exclaimed Kushinada. Watatsumi was surprised to see what was going on, "Is this...?" Watatsumi started to say but then Sayohime's voice spoke however it wasn't hers. It was a falsetto, bass voice--both womanly and virile growl in there: "Sorry but nobody is getting by Sayohime that easily, YOU TWITS!!!!" Possessed Sayohime laughed with maniacal intensions. "Who are you?" Watatsumi asked. Possessed Sayohime gave her enemies a sideways glance, "Who am I? Why are you asking? I am Night Parade, the voices inside of this girl!" "I thought you were just an assassin." Muramasa replied. "Sayohime only kills the evil criminals but as for me, I don't care who I kill--I don't care if their innocent or not. It's all the same, blood is blood. I like to see you swimming in it when you die!" Possessed Sayohime said. Kushinada laughed, "Oh wow, you think I should tremble in fear?" She asked. "Are you?" Possessed Sayohime asked. "Not really!" Kushinada said, striking at Sayohime, who dodged it and attacked, "MISS ME!!!" exclaimed Possessed Sayohime. Kushinada felt the pain of the sword in her, "AUGH!!!" She cried. "YOU THINK YOU'RE DEALING WITH SAYO, SHE'S NOTHING MORE THAN A WEAK, LOW LIFE ASSASSIN!" Possessed Sayohime shouted, laughing. Her enemies were defeated as the possessed demon exclaimed, "I AM NIGHT PARADE! I AM LEGION, WE ARE ONE!!!!!" But then, it looked like Sayohime was trying to choke the demon by seizing her throat with both hands. The demon coughed, and gasped, and wheezed. "NO, WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME?! IT'S JUST LIKE WITH YOUR BOYFRIEND KINTARO. HOW COULD YOU? NOT YOU TOO? IF YOU KILL ME NOW, I WON'T HAVE ANYONE LEFT, DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND?! YOU CAN'T DO THIS TO ME?!" The demon shouted. Then, Sayohime shouted: "GET. OUT. OF MY. HEAD, NIGHT PARADE!!!!" She felt the madness of this demon departing from her.
That night; Konohana couldn't sleep because of the nightmares about Tamamo Mae so she curled her knees up and hugged them while she was in her despair. "What can I do? How will I face my fears against Tamamo Mae? I don't think I can." She thought. Watching her; the foppish, resonant voice laughs at her misery. "Oh, Poor child. Poor sweet child....I love it when you can't face your fears sweetheart! I think you should kill her, Oh Konohana—don’t cry my dear, sweet girl. Fear not, for I am I’m here for you." It said, chuckling like a maniac. Konohana was lost for a moment when she heard someone speaking to her in her mind, "Konohana...." Konohana jumped at the sound of that foppish voice that was soft and tender. "Huh? Who said that?" She asked. The voice responded once: "Konohana, you must have a serious problem. If only I could do something for you...But there is something!" "Who are you?" Konohana inquired. "I am an Oracle, I've come to help." The foppish yet resonant voice. Konohana was happy to hear this, "You have?" She said, sounding relief washed over her. "Yes, Come closer so I can tell you more." The Oracle said, beckoning towards the bed. Konohana sat on her bed, "What can you tell me, Oracle?" She asked. "Come a little closer, darling, we mustn't lurk in doorways. It's rude. One might question your upbringing." "Well, how can you face her sweet, lovely child? How can you face Tamamo Mae? I've heard many scary things about her. They say she's a maniac, a witch, and under power of darkness." The Oracle said, "Not that I blame you, she deceived with heartaches and hardships." The Oracle chuckled, "Well, little gem, the solution to your problem is simple. The only way to get back at her is that you have to be mad as a hatter." It said. Konohana couldn't believe it, "You think you can help me with that?" She asked. The Oracle responded back, "My dear, sweet child. That's what I do. It's what I live for, to help unfortunate people such as you. Poor things who have nobody to turn to." The voice said, "Now, here's the deal. I'll lent you the power of Febris and you must take down two of the most source...Usodori and Tamamo Mae's mother." Konohana couldn't believe what she just heard: "WHAT?!" She gasped, "What do you mean by that?" The Oracle barked back, "DON'T QUESTION MY ORDERS! You see, this world is a brush of happiness among the cosmos. It must be shattered. Right, Konohana?" The Oracle sounded nicer. Konohana nodded, "I guess so, Oracle." She replied. The Oracle let out a screech, "What?!" It seized Konohana telekinetically by the throat, she clutched herself as she coughed and gasped for breath as the Oracle said loudly in her mind, "We only take "no" for an answer! Is that understood, Konohana?" It shouted. Konohana managed to respond back, "Yes--I mean, No Oracle." She was free from the Oracle's grasp, "That's better." The Oracle responded. Konohana was reluctant at first however she agrees to do it.
But by the time she found Usodori; she wanted to hurt her, just as she was but then she realized that all of this was wrong. Very wrong. And couldn't bring herself to hurt Usodori and went back to her room, crying. As she was crying; The Oracle appeared, "What's the matter my pet? You looked troubled." It asked, sounding as if it was concern but Konohana was mad. No, angry. Angry, full of rage. "I can't take it anymore! Please, I don't want to hurt anybody no more!" Konohana shouted, "Spare me!" But the voice became bass and falsetto, "Stupid little girl. You didn’t destroy them at all, did you? How could you let Great Watch—HUMILIATE YOU so completely? Well, I suppose it was inevitable. I always knew you wouldn’t last, you don't stand a chance!" Konohana was shaken with fear, "Who are you? You're not Oracle! You--Tell me your name!" She called out but she felt surrounded, trapped. The voice ignored her as it rants: "Ohh, how I HATE Great Watch! Oh, Great Watch, save us! Oh, Great Watch, we need you! Oh, Great Watch, we love you! Great Watch! Great Watch! GREAT WATCH!!!! THAT'S ALL TAMAMO MAE CARES ABOUT!!!!" The voice said, both with epicene--effeminate and virile--as Konohana became frightened. "STOP! You used me!" She exclaimed. The voice mocked her, "Oh, is that what I did? Well, that's not what I did. No, it isn’t. Neither is THIS!!!!" Then entered inside her body, Konohana gasped and screamed, "AAAAAAHHHH, HELP ME!!!!" The many voices laughed as they echoed while saying, "Hee, hee hee hee hee! Oh, I haven't laughed so much since I possessed Kintaro and Sayohime, that is until they BROKE ME APART!!!! YOU WON'T THIS TIME!!!!" Her screams were being echoed down the hall, only one heard and ran to her aid. "Konohana!" Oinari called out, bursting into her room. He found her crouching near a wall, "Konohana? Are you OK?" He asked gently. Then, Konohana's voice broke into an effeminate and virile tone: "Oinari, come closer please." Oinari approached her as the voice from Konohana's lips said, "I would love if you would fetch me a warm glass of...." Then she pulled out a red stained knife as she said, "....BLOOD!" Oinari is horrified, "Konohana, what's gotten into you?" He demanded. Possessed Konohana glared at Oinari, "I AM NOT KONOHANA, KONOHANA ISN'T HERE AT THE MOMENT!!!!" She shouted, her voice sounded very strange. Oinari glared at the demon within his girlfriend, "Who are you?" He demanded. Possessed Konohana giggled, "I am...NIGHT PARADE! THE VOICE OF MANY!!!" She responded in a shrilling effeminate and virile voice. "What have you done to Konohana?" demanded Oinari. "She's safe, with us." Possessed Konohana claimed. But Konohana managed to break out and shouted, "Oinari, help me!" But the demon came back, screaming in a growl tone: "SHUT UP!!!!" But Oinari pulls out an amulet and wraps it around Konohana's neck. Possessed Konohana begin to choke and gasped, "YOU DISGUSTING BASTARD!!!! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING TO ME?!" The demon growled. The voice was effeminate, deep voice all mixed together.
Oinari glared at the demon inside Konohana, "Don't you think Konohana has enough?" He asked. Then he said something that made Night Parade leave for good from the Blossom Girl: "If spirits threaten Konohana in this place, Banish their souls into nothingness and remove their powers until the last trace. Let these evil beings flee, through time and space." Night Parade released Konohana and went away, Konohana felt dizzy and almost fell until Oinari caught her. Konohana clutched her head, "What...what happened?" She muttered. Then looked up and suddenly remembered. She begin to sob, "Oh Oinari. This demon played with my fears and forced me to hurt Usodori....I couldn't do it..." Konohana said, hugging Oinari. Oinari calmed her down, "It's OK, Konohana. It's over, it's never going to hurt you again. I promise." He assured her. The next day, Oinari was working when he thought he heard something in his room and went to find out where it was coming from. Just then, a demon with a large mouth and sharp teeth with long ears. It approached Oinari, startling him: "Hello Oinari." It said in an echo sounding voice with hints of effeminate and virile. "CRAP!!!" gasped Oinari, backing away. "Don't be scared! Don't be scared!" The demon assured Oinari. "I'm not....Have you been there the whole time?" asked Oinari. The demon looked scary looking when it smiled cheerfully, "Oh, yes! I’ve been waiting for the perfect time to welcome you to my world." It said. "How long have you been here?" Oinari inquired. "Well, as long as you have had an imagination. And as you can see, I am a friend to you." The little demon said. The two of them didn't do much, the demon was fascinated with books and reading them. Oinari watched the creature for awhile and finally said, "You kind of look like a Bakeneko." The demon looked at Oinari with a perplexed look, "Bakeneko? What's a Bakeneko?" It asked, effeminate and virile at the same time as it spoke. Oinari shrugged, "You know… the old toy that you can pet and feed them, almost like a real pet." He explained. "Oh, you don’t need one of those. They aren’t the same as having a real friend." The demon said. After he was done reading, he went to Oinari's bed and said, "Listen, I'm going to lay under your bed OK? I don't want your friends to see me, I'm sad that if they do find me, they won't let us play anymore." Oinari is visited by his friends and talked with each of them for awhile. Once they were gone; the demon appeared: "I have a game we can play but we have to wait until after your girlfriend comes to see you, because she can’t see us play it." The demon said. Oinari was curious, "What is it?" He asked. The demon put a sharp nailed finger to its lips, "It’s a secret, you'll see." It said. Konohana came by to talk for awhile and then when she was gone; the imp appeared and wanted to show Oinari by opening the window. He beckoned Oinari to come beside him. "I like to play pretend up here. I pretend that there is a big, trampoline below this window, and I jump. If you pretend hard enough you bounce back up like a feather. Here, you try." said the demon. Oinari looked down, not seeing anything and looked back at the little imp with a suspicious look. "Um, it’s a long drop you know." said Oinari. "Oh, but that’s all a part of the fun. It wouldn’t be fun if it was only a short drop. Come now, won't you try?" persisted the demon.
Oinari thought about that idea, but the realist inside his head restrained, "Maybe some other time. I don’t know if that's a good idea. I could get hurt." He explained. The demon looked disappointed, "If you say so." It sighed and went back under Oinari's bed. The next day, the demon was all happy again as it had a box with him. "I want to teach you how to juggle, I have some things you can use to practice." The demon explained. Oinari looked in the box and he looked shocked to see sharp objects, "What? Knives? Are you kidding me? I can't use these, I could cut myself! You have to be out of your mind to let me juggle with things like that!" Oinari exclaimed. The demon pouted, "It’s fun to juggle with these. I want you to try it." conjured the imp. Oinari closed the box and pushes it away, "I can’t, knives aren’t safe to just throw in the air." He said. The demon grabbed the box, "Fine then." It growled. It went under the bed and Oinari sighed. That night while Oinari was asleep; he woke up startled to see the imp looking at him with a grin on his face. "I put a real trampoline under the window, a big one, one that you can’t see in the dark." The demon said, he sounded very persistent. "Sorry, maybe in the morning!" yawned Oinari, turning over and trying to go back to sleep. But the imp was very perpetual, "Oh come now, please!" It urged. Oinari moaned, "No, I can't. I'm tired." He said in a groggy tone. The little demon begin to bounce up and down as it chanted, "JUMP, JUMP, I SAY!!!!" Oinari was so irritated that he lost his temper, "STOP!!!" He said, kicking the imp off his bed. He felt guilty when he saw the demon looked said, "Please, leave me alone." The demon's ears drooped as well as its face, "All right, then." It said sadly. A week later; Oinari was taking a walk to clear his head until he came across the little imp once again. "I have something I want you to see." The demon said. Oinari looked skeptical until the demon said, "It’s safe, I promise." The two of them walked until they stop near a path. "What is this?" Oinari said. The demon turned to him, "It's an important path. I’ve had a lot of friends about your age. When they were ready, I took them down this path, to a special place. You aren’t ready yet, but one day, I hope to take you there OK?" He said.
Oinari nodded, but he couldn't help wondering what lied beyond that trail. One day, he decided to find out more on the trail he was shown so he went alone. What he discover, the trail ended at a cemetary, and many tombstones belong to innocent people. Oinari was horrified to discover this as he begin to run away, he ran into the little demon who stood there tapping his foot. "Are you gonna follow the rules, or are you gonna follow your instincts?!" demanded the demon. Oinari was terrified, "WHO ARE YOU, YOU LITTLE DEMON?" He shouted. Then the small creature transformed into someone different, terrifying Oinari as he saw who it was and the voice spoke in a countertenor, deep voice: "I AM A POSSESSION, A VOICE OF MANY! MY NAME IS NIGHT PARADE, YOU STUPID BOY!!!!" The voice shouted, then it spoke in an effeminate tone while Oinari breathlessly shake with fear, "My dear, sweet child...She is avenging those that wronged her with Tamamo Mae. She is going to kil Onibaba, Onibaba is the most wicked of them all. And also, my dear friend let us not forget that people can be so cruel." And then disappears from sight. In the interval; There was a brilliantly smart young lady name Chiyome Mochizuki who has seen terror of the Night Parade and decided to create something to stop them. She had split up with her abusive husband, Nobumasa, and was trying to piece her life back together. In her red, long divided trousers with a bow anda white kimono jacket as well as her hair tied in a ponytail by a white hair ribbon; Chiyome decided to create something to stop the Night Parade. Chiyome gathers ingredients of snippy Sazaeoni, tails of Inugami, sweetly Wagashi, and spicy Yahata. But as she worked; Chiyome accidentally added an ingredient to this concoction: Raktavija, thus causing an accident but in that accidnt was the start of a creation. This creation is called Akiko Yamamoto who is a petite, blonde hair and young woman who wears a flounce top, mini shorts with a ruffle trim, and combat boots. But despite her appearance; she's a spark-plug warrior woman with a sword and shield in each of her hands. One day, she was sent off a journey and to gather a crew of her very own. Akiko is teleported to another world and she found herself in a beautiful land that made her oh-so very curious.
Akiko was curious so much that she didn't watch where she was going, Akiko slammed into someone! "Oh hey--" She started to say but she saw that it was a young man who has a lean muscular figure built. "Hi." Akiko said, surprised. "I'm sorry, I didn't know where I was going, I apologize!" Although the guy looked cool-headed, he smiled kindly. "It's fine." He answered. Akiko is touched by his smile, he sure was nice. Cute too. "What's your name?" asked the young man. "My name is Akiko." answered Cassandra. "I'm Satehiko, Satehiko Otomo." said the young man. "OK. Let's find out where we are." He finally said. Akiko seemed intrigued, "'We'? As in us? Together?" She asked. "I like to get to know you, Satehiko Otomo. I really do." Satehiko smiled back and they both journeyed into the unknown. Meanwhile; A young man who is between ages 16-17, his name is Karura. Next to him is Bonten and Taishakuten who are between ages 15 and 16. These boys also have muscular figures as well. "Karura, where are we?" asked Bonten. "How should he know, Bon?" snapped Taishakuten. Karura sighed deeply, "Guys, c'mon. Don't start." He said. Then, he stopped. "Shh, did you hear something?" He said. Karura turned to him, "What? You hear something?" He asked. Bonten nodded, "Yeah, something's coming..." He said. There was an arrogant guy name Kaminari, the hot headed, big buff is Ryobu, and the one with the stoic frames with a lean figure, Mizugami. "Die, you bastards!" Ryobu cried, using his powers against "Look out!" Karura and the others dodged it, however a fight breaks out until finally, a voice cries out: "Hold it!" They all stopped when they saw Akiko and Satehiko. "What are you guys doing?" Akiko asked. Karura looked at them, "Who are you guys?" He asked. "I'm Akiko Yamamoto, and this is Satehiko Otomo." introduced Akiko, gesturing towards her comrade next to him. Ryobu sneered at Yamamoto's breasts, "Oooh, nice rack babe." He remarked. Satehiko, Karura, Bonten, Taishakuten, Kaminari, and Mizugami glared at Ryobu: "PERVERT!" Immediately; a fight breaks out, Akiko stared at everyone fighting and rolled her eyes up to the ceiling, then she pulls out her sword and slams it down as she yelled, "SHUT UP!!!" The others jumped and stop fighting to look at Akiko, she sighed and smiled as she flipped her hair while her bosom bounced slightly. "Now, tell me....which one of you perverts I can slug you for looking at my chest?" asked Akiko with a witty look on her face. The others stared up in amazement, "Damn...." They chorused. One minute later; Satehiko, Karura, Bonten, Taishakuten, Kaminari, Ryobu and Mizugami were standing up like soldiers. Akiko paced left and right from them. "Listen up!" She said to them.
"We come from different homes, and brought here for a reason. So, If we're going to ventured to the unknown and battle the demons in our path; we must put our colors--our personalities aside--and become one!" She turned to them and continued, "From now on, we shall be known as....Ashigaru! The light footed soldiers in battle. We must swift as the wind! Silent as the forest, fierce as the fire, and strong as the mountain." And so, Akiko and her crew travels into the unknown. While traveling before; Akiko and her crew of muscular, good looking guys saved a young boy from the monsters: Akiko pounced and wrestled one of the Wendigos. Once the Wendigos were dealt with, Akiko felt someone hugging her. She looked to see a fragile, cute boy was the one hugging her, "Yes! You saved my life, there must be something I can repay you." said the boy. Akiko is embarrassed, she never wanted this kind of attention but it was nice for the appreciation. Suddenly, somethng caught Akiko's eye, something that glisten of rainbow, absolutely far-fetching. "Now these are a price worth seeing." Akiko remarked. She walk over there and took a look at this. Norna is quite fascinated in this. "Beautiful...." She mumbled. "It is." said the boy. He beamed as a cheerful child would, he wore something that a 12 year old boy would wear. "It's handmade, by the way." He continued. Turan is touched by how cute the kid is, "Did you made this?" She asked. The boy nodded, "Ye." He said. Akiko seemed at ease, "It's gorgeous." She said. "Thank you." said the boy, "My name is Usagi Tsukino." Akiko introduced herself too, "I am Akiko Yamamoto from Ashigaru." She said. "Nice to meet you, Akiko." Usagi greeted. Just then, soldiers appeared and try to attack Ashigaru when Satehiko fights off against the army. He fought with greatnesss, something that amazed Akiko! "Who are you?" A soldier demanded. Satehiko pointed his sword at the army, "Satehiko Otomo, son of Kanamura Otomo." He said. In the meantime; A trio of siblings were fighting amongst themselves--These siblings were known as The Mikodos. There was Tsukuyomi, Susanowo, and Amaterasu. Children of Namika Yakusa and Izagi Mikodo, Izagi was working as a sailor and didn't do much but he was a loving father and supportive friend to Namika. Namika runs a good school known as Jodo Shinshu. She can't stand how Amaterasu and Susanowo fight constantly with one another. But they soon heard of a battle going on. They went and saw a big breasted, slender and powerful young lady fighting with her sword as well as a shield. Something that will change their lives forever!
Meanwhile; Usodori was looking at Tsuna's sword, Totsuka Tsurugi, and examines how pretty it is. But then she heard someone playing the piano. She put the sword down, walks over and can see Tsuna playing the piano while Hangaku inclines beside him. "Nice. Your father must have been a talented man." Hangaku remarked. Tsuna smiled, "Yeah, my mom too." He said. But then, he stopped and looked a little sad, "Still, I wished I knew them better....She killed him because he wanted her to so he didn't have to hurt people anymore." He said. "Oh, Tsuna...You know, it wasn't your father's fault or your mom's." assured Hangaku. Tsuna nodded, "I know, my father wasn't trying to cause trouble...He just wanted to change lives for the world, nothing bad but he saw something different than other people." Tsuna said, "One thing he likes besides the piano was Dante's Divine Comedy." Hangaku grinned, "Oh? Which one did he like best?" She inquired in a flirty voice. "Paradiso." Tsuna answered. Then, he was silent for a moment and then he recited a verse of Paradiso: “Love, that moves the sun and the other stars as a wheel turns smoothly, free from jars, my will and my desire were turned by love, The love that moves the sun and the other stars." Hangaku looked at him lovingly, "Beautiful." She said. "Yeah, you are." Tsuna said softly. Aroused by his whispery, soft voice when he said that; Usodori came down the steps. "As one who sees in dreams and wakes to find the emotional impression of his vision still powerful while its parts fade from his mind - Just such am I, having lost nearly all the vision itself, while in my heart I feel the sweetness of it yet distill and fall. Open your mind to what I shall disclose, and hold it fast within you; he who hears, but does not hold what he has heard, learns nothing." recited Usodori. Tsuna and Hangaku were surprised, "You know Divine Comedy? Paradiso?" Tsuna asked. "Ah, yes. I was taught that in literature." Usodori said, "In junior high." "Quite grim, don't you think?" Tsuna asked. Usodori shook her head, "No, Paradiso and Purgatory were all right. Inferno was pretty dark." She explained. Tsuna chuckled, "Right, I see." He said. Usodori looked at the piano, "Piano playing...Do you know Clair de Lune?" She said.
Usodori looked over at Hangaku, "May I?" She asked politely. Hangaku gave her a suspicious look and got up, "Be my guest." She said in a snippy tone. Then, Usodori sat down beside Tsuna and begins to play the piano. She played so well with such tiny fingers such as hers. Then, Tsuna plays along with her. He looked over at Usodori, who was in deep concentration. During the piano duet; Usodori reaches around him to play with one hand on the piano, placing Tsuna in an awkward embrace. While this is happening, Tsuna's feet curl up as he feels strange in his groin. But he stops and excuses himself. Usodori watched him go, Hangaku looked Usodori with surprise. Usodori didn't noticed as she skips away, Hangaku noticed a change in Usodori. Something was different about her, she was almost like...Tamamo Mae. "The student has surpass the teacher, go figure." mumbled Hangaku. In the meantime; Usodori is taking a shower to calm her nerves and she seems to be crying. She is actually pleasuring herself in the shower. Remembering Tsuna: “Love, that moves the sun and the other stars as a wheel turns smoothly, free from jars, my will and my desire were turned by love, The love that moves the sun and the other stars." Hangaku looked at him lovingly, "Beautiful." She said. "Yeah, you are." Tsuna said softly. Usodori remembers it, she only wished that he said that to her. Kintaro and the others were back after a long day of search. Since that earthquake; they noticed Tamamo Mae went missing as well and they went to look for her. "Well, that's it...From park, to rooftop, to other places. We looked everywhere." Sayohime sighed. "Obviously not, there's no sign of her anywhere." Kintaro said. "How hard is it to find a girl who whisks away after a friggin' earthquake." Hangaku asked. "She's good, I'll give her that." Momotaro remarked. "She's gotta be hiding somewhere." Oinari said. "Where?" Konohana asked, "She could be dead or maybe kidnap, or--" "Shh, shut up--She's watching us, y'know!" Tsuna whispered, a little too loudly and pointed up. The others looked above to see an emotionless Usodori watching them. Hangaku got annoyed, "Why are you so clingy about her?" She asked. "Babe, she scares me--Look at her!" said Tsuna softly. "So? So what if she's like the vixen? She's not that evil!" rasped Hangaku. "Maybe he's not scared of her at all, maybe he likes her." teased Momotaro. Blushing; Tsuna shoved Momotato: "Shut up, dude." He said.
Hangaku looked at Usodori with a suspicious look, she wonders if she was going to end up as Tamamo Mae. Late at night; Tsuna was trying to get some sleep and was unable to when he heard soft footsteps, he opened the door and startled the girl. It was Usodori, in a bathrobe. She had no slippers on her bare feet, her tiny feet were so small and so dainty. "Usodori, what are you doing here?" Tsuna asked. Usodori looked around, "Just got out of a shower....." She fibbed. Tsuna gave her a funny look, "Didn't you already took one?" He asked. Usodori smiled nervously, "Yeah, I had to wash my hair." She claimed. "Oh..." Tsuna said, pretending to believe her. "What about you?" Usodori asked timidly. "Eh, couldn't sleep." replied Tsuna with a shrug. "Yeah, me too. I had to wash my hair but I don't know if that's working." Usodori said. "You want to come in and talk?" asked Tsuna. Usodori touched his arm, "I love to." She said. Tsuna was surprised by this, so the two of them went in. Tsuna and Usodori talked to each other, Tsuna talked about his family to her. "Your father and mother...Wow, it must be hard for you." Usodori said. "It is, and being adopting by a neglective mother and a mafia boss." Tsuna replied. "Yeah..." Usodori said with a nod. Tsuna laughs, "What the hell are we talking about this? Too depressing." He said. "Yeah, it is." said Usodori, "Did I ever tell you that Purgatorio is my favorite." "Really?" Tsuna said, sounding surprise. Usodori nodded, "Yes, it talks of atonement. Such as this." She said. Usodori stood up, beginning to walk around. "Thus you may understand that love alone is the true seed of every merit in you, and of all acts for which you must atone." She recited, "To course across more kindly waters now my talent's little vessel lifts her sails, leaving behind herself a sea so cruel; and what I sing will be that second kingdom, in which the human soul is cleansed of sin, becoming worthy of ascent to Heaven." Tsuna appaluded, "Not bad, little lady." He praised. Usodori giggled, "Well, I learn a lot...Even when junior high was such a bitch for me." She remarked. Then, she placed her hands on Tsuna's shoulders and gave him a massage. "Thanks. Man, today has been rough on me." Tsuna sighed. "I know, you look tense." Usodori replied. Once she was done; she ran her hands through his hair. "Your hair feels so soft." She muttered. Then she was quiet for a moment before she started speaking again.
"Tsuna, did I tell you something I never told anyone? I...My innocence..." Usodori said. Tsuna made a joke, "You are innocent, silly." He said. "No, not that. I mean, I lost that...Long ago and I've been so scared. I..." Usodori choked. Tsuna noticed her crying, "Are you OK?" He asked. Usodori begin to cry a little, "It hurts, it....the memory." She sobbed. "Hey, hey, take it easy." Tsuna soothed, taking both of her shoulders. Wiping her eyes and rubbing her nose; Usodori cleaned her hands with sanitizer before turning back to him and asked, "Tsuna, do you think I can be healed?" "Of course, you can." Tsuna said in that same soft tone. Usodori took off her bathrobe, revealing to be in a lingerie, "Maybe you can...help me with that....." She said. Tsuna was horrified, "Wait, Usodori...I can't....." He started to say, but he could feel her hands as they runs greedily along his body. "Don't worry, this will be our little secret, OK? Nobody has to know, and remember this is....Healing." said Usodori, then there was some sort of shadow that resembled a blood symbiotic like appendage. Tsuna was horrified as the light in his room went out. The next day, Tsuna woke up and looked to see he was alone but could hear the shower running. Just then, there was a knock on his door and he went to go answer it, there was Hangaku standing there. "What are you doing here?" Tsuna asked, surprised. Hangaku looked guilty as she said, "I want to apologize, can I come in and talk to you?" She said. Tsuna opened the door wider, "Um, sure." He said, nervous that Hangaku would hear it but she didn't. "I didn't mean to say about Usodori, I just--I didn't want to jump to conclusions. I--I'm sorry." She said. "It's fine, she just...scares me." Tsuna said. "I know, guess she's been hanging out with that vixen so much." Hangaku said. Just then, the shower turned off and Hangaku turned to the closed bathroom door. She turned to Tsuna, "What's that?" asked Hangaku. Tsuna looked at her, "Nothing." He said. "Someone using your shower?" Hangaku inquired. Tsuna shook his head, "No..." He claimed but Hangaku wasn't buying it. She marched over and banged on the door, "Who's in there? Open up!" called Hangaku, she tried the door and found it unlock but gasped to see what she saw. Usodori was staring at her own bleeding hand as her blood was formed into an appendage-like shape. "What. the. Hell." squeaked Hangaku. Tsuna was shocked too. Pad. Pad. Splish. Splish. The sound of feet in the water but this red flood was not water and Tamamo Mae responsible found a window broke open. There were clicking sounds and she turned around to see Kintaro and the gang. Kintaro called out, "Freeze! Don't make any sudden movement, Tamamo so surrender now." Tamamo Mae looked at them before she smiled and then outstretch her arms before falling into the ocean's abyss.
"I've infected the people around me and the setting I'm in, I want to leave and live without all of the disruption. I wish to be remembered for eternity like the Greek Gods. I want to be powerful and untouchable that rules from the the sky. I want to be as youthful looking as the fake flowers. I want the love between me and him to be eternal, no matter what the future holds. It’s human nature to want to leave a mark in history. And not only reserve a place in history, but also in the hearts of our loved ones. Always desiring to have unlimited time, but death won't prevent me from doing that, no matter how hard I try. They say the world may end in a fiery fashion, yeah right. People have many ideas of how the world might end...I don't believe in the end of the world, jeez! If the world did end in a fiery fashion, then the seas will freeze but the only thing that will survive this so-called apocalypse is me and my love. I think I deserve to feel bad over whatever I've done. I've from her problems instead of facing them because I know what I've done is wrong. I'm never forgiven for my mistakes because I don't own up to them. How do I simply that the individual? Dislocating any feelings I might have for them as other humans and separate my mind from the events going on around me. When it’s all said and done, people at home will be safe, but I have been killed and forgotten...No, I believe I'm doing the right thing for my people.....My people, heh....Yeah right." thought Usodori. Then she glance over at Hangaku and Tsuna before smiling at them both.
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