Demonic Hollow: Mask of Courage - Season Two: Behind The War

Episode Nine - The Human Slayer Pt.2

"Are you sure you want to do this, Tsuzuki?"

The demon nods his head, walking past many of his fellow demons. He was on a mission. Since Ryu's disappearance, Tsuzuki had felt as if he lost his purpose, because without Ryu - he had no means of definitively protecting his people...that was until an idea came to his head.

"I appreciate your concern Chūjitsu, but this is what is necessary," he says, his pace quickens. Chūjitsu, who was simply a third-party in his affairs, follows the demon with love and support. In the many months since Ryu disappeared, she and Tsuzuki had grown closer with each day. They now live together, and live in a new home, specially constructed for the two. She was happy with her newfound soul mate, and it seemed like Tsuzuki was too.

"Think about the consequences Tsuzuki," she starts, "we know that Ryu's colony consists of other colonies...what if they take this as a direct attack? We wouldn't survive." Tsuzuki grunts, pushing the thoughts from his head, "then we'll get stronger. I'll get stronger, for you, for my friends, for all of us." Chūjitsu stops in her tracks, eyes widened. Her cheeks redden a bit as she watches Tsuzuki escape her, blending into the community.

He rushes past several people, excusing himself. He makes his way to the capitol building, outside stood two armed demons, protecting the inhabitants inside. He approaches. "Ah, Tsuzuki, our hero," says one guard. He nods, "I'd like to speak with the counsel. I have an interesting proposition for them."

The two guards look at eachother, then at Tsuzuki. One chuckles, "sure, but if it's about this Ryu guy, I don't know if they'll be too willing to hear it." They both step aside, welcoming him in. He shakes his head, walking up the steps, and into the building, the guards chuckle after him.

He walks through a mass hallway, before him sat several counsel members, each of which were old, and wise. "Tsuzuki, the colony protégé, what can we do for you?" Tsuzuki kneels before them, "thank you for your time." He stands, clenching his fists, "I have a proposition for you." The members look at eachother, mumbling, and then the Headmaster speaks, "what is it, Tsuzuki?"

"Ryu is gone, and his civilization is vulnerable. We must call an army, and prepare for a fight, this is our time to finally rid ourselves of them," Tsuzuki says, looking up at the Headmaster. The counsel talk among themselves, leaving Tsuzuki to wonder. Minutes pass, and they finally made a delegation.

"This opportunity is swiftly escaping us," starts the Headmaster, "our time is drawing to a close, and we can see your urgency. Gather our strongest fighters, and start a voluntary draft, and train them, raid human cities, and grow our strength. We leave in half a year. Goodluck, Tsuzuki."

With the permission in hand, Tsuzuki leaves to build his army. His first step was to gather and debrief his teammates. The very next day, everyone meets at their training spot, Tsuzuki stood alone, waiting for them.

He turns to them, "my friends. I think you know exactly what time it is." He slowly grins, and his friends look at eachother and start to cheer. After a moment of celebration, Tsuzuki sits them all down, and begins to explain.

"You are this clan's strongest warriors. I will need your help to gather and develop even more capable fighters like yourselves. We must start a draft for this war, get as many volunteers as possible, and start training immediately. Start raiding human civilizations, devour them, gain even more power."

Tsuzuki sighs, "these demons are formidable, and while our strength alone mass defeats them...their numbers are nothing to laugh at. Thus, we gather our army, and in half a year, we strike."

With this, they have a training session, and of course, it was fruitful. The team split later that day, and a special visitor came to visit Tsuzuki. It was Kale. He runs up to his friend, "Tsuzuki, Tsuzuki! Where have you been?!"