An Incomplete History

Chapter 10 - An Archdemons Power.

Ryuma, Makya, P, Tomasi and Aquila all gather around the elevator after grabbing their equipment. "Wait" Aquila steps back, his head covered in sweat. "Is there any way for us to assist Gale? "There may be a way, but you would need to come to the physical body of Gulosus. " Ryuma responds. " Then the second we're done, I'm going to help Gale. " Aquila avoids eye contact with the group, Tomasi stares at him, confused by this sudden change in Aquila's behavior. " Let's set off then" Makya says. They all board the elevator. As the doors shut, the feeling of despair wells in. They are about to face one of the four strongest beings on this planet, yet Ryuma's face is void of fear. His expression describes only that of intense hatred.

Gulosus stands in front of Gale, disgusted with his arrogance. Within the blink of an eye, Gulosus vanishes. Gale looks everywhere to no avail, only the misty plane of rock in sight. In the distance Gale can make out a humanoid figure, almost out of a purple fog. Then he makes out two figures, then 3, then 4, then 5. He pans around him to see an endless barrage of these figures hurdling towards him. All look the exact same, a purple haze in the shape of a humanoid body, bright yellow eyes  and an expressionless face. As they hurdle towards Gale, he spawns in his blade. As the first of the shadows reach him, he slices through it and watches it fade to nothing. Gradually more and more make it to him, Gale taking them all down with relative ease. An intense pain hits his right ankle as he looks down to see a shadow holding on, the mere touch of these shadows is dissolving his skin. A loud voice pierces from above "Is it too late to say, any damage you face now, your real body receives?" Gale's face was enraged by the pain. "FUCK YOU" Gale yells as he stabs the one on his foot and begins to cut through the endless barrage of shadows.

The sharp hands of a shadow barely graze Gale but it was enough for the pain to lower his guard. The shadows then begin to hoard on Gale, slashing his back, shoulders, and neck. Grasping for his last bit of life, Gale jams his sword into the rocky floor, forcing the tainted energy from within to cause a massive shockwave blasting all nearby shadows into oblivion. Gale's tainted energy flows through him, as his eye pulses purple, he lunges himself forward at the shadows, slicing hundreds within seconds. "You pitiful thing, these shadows are nothing but my essence. Killing them does no harm to me in the slightest." Gulosus laughs, his plan to tire Gale out has been going accordingly.

"You piece of shit.. You think I couldn't tell, these things are weak. But considering how weak you are I guess it makes sense doesn't it?" Gale grins, as Gulosus manifests his body again. Gulosus's aura had changed completely. Stronger than what he had felt before. "Before you get too cocky Gale. When my shadows attacked you, they leeched a subtle venom into your skin along with transferring me some of your power. This may be your dream Gale, but I'm the one in control." Gulosus's words pierce Gale's ego. But he still is set on winning this battle. Gulosus vanishes again, "Since my shadows were too weak for you, I hope you enjoy the second course." A figure starts to form in front of him. Human skin forming from the purple haze, a familiar scar on his hand. And a grin even the most confident people can say is overwhelming.

Ryuma and the rest of the group arrive at the building which is seemingly a restaurant named " CHMA ", " odd name" Tomasi comments. " They walk into the building to see a regular looking restaurant, though not a soul in sight. Makya pulls out her Bowie knife, while Ryuma draws his sword and P fastens her guards. "Somebody is here" Makya forms a serious look. Everybody scours the empty diner, an abrupt flash from every corner in the diner goes off, causing them to split up and see what causes it on any of the corners. A pop is heard as confetti strings down from the ceiling to reveal a bright young man. The man is slim in build, having bright green eyes and brown hair slicked to the left. Pink and blue lines go from underneath each of his eyes to his jaw. He wears blue ribbon earrings. He wears a tight long sleeve black crop-top with black ribbons connecting it to his half red half black pants. As the confetti and smoke clear, he bows and grins as they look at him with surprise. "Ryuma right? The names Alecto.  The boss sent me to deal with you guys, but I'm feeling awfully lazy today so if you turn around there's no hard feelings" he smiles, but it feels fake. "Sorry, we can't turn around just yet Alecto" Ryuma takes his blazer off as he gets ready to fight. "Aww well don't say I didn't warn you Ryuma." A wide grin appears across his face as he launches himself towards Ryuma, but he vanishes midair, reappearing behind P, kicking her in the back of the neck, knocking her unconscious. "Who next I wonder" Alecto's childish voice reflects his immature sadistic nature. Alecto launches himself once more at Tomasi, but Ryuma blocks Alecto's attack, causing him to dodge back. Ryuma stands in front of Tomasi, Ryuma's crimson eyes filled with an intense stare. Alecto smiles in response to Ryuma's glare. " I've heard a lot about the great Ryuma, you better impress me" a terrifying expression appears on Alecto's face, as his eyes cover in a shadow, his entire aura displays nothing but pure malice.

[Chapter end]