A Fox's Fire |Scott & Kira|

A Fox's Fire

Sparks emitted from their swords as they slammed against each other, the force of their blows vibrating through Kira's arms. She swung her katana back up, blocking another attack from two Oni at once. She flipped through the air to dodge another attack, immediately moving to defend herself from the next one.

Kira knew she couldn't win. She relied heavily on her instincts rather than skill, and these were experienced killers. She just prayed to whatever higher power there was that she could hold them off until Stiles and Scott got Lydia to safety.

She heard Isaac growl loudly as he fought an Oni, grunting in pain when he was sliced by their sword.

Kira kicked one Oni away from her as the other swung it's sword, and she just barely managed to block it. She spun around and ducked another's sword and blocked another attack. She could hear the whiz of Allison's arrows releasing consistantly, but they did no good. She could hear Isaac's pained gasps and grunts, and knew they had to do something.

"How do we stop them?" Isaac yelled as he fought one of the Oni.

"You can't!" Noshiko screamed, terrified for her daughter.

Kira continued to dodge relentless attacks, but they all froze when the ground shook violently, and turned in time to see an Oni clutching at an arrow in his chest as it glowed bright yellow. Kira watched as it disappeared, which proved to be a mistake.

She sent a shocked smile at Allison, who smiled back before her expression became terrified as she looked at something over Kira's shoulder. The kitsune spun around as Allison started to yell something, probably a warning, but Kira wasn't quick enough. She gasped in shock as an Oni thrust it's blade into her stomach, pausing to watch her before it pulled it back out. Kira touched the wound in shock as she stared at the Oni, before stumbling back slightly as my mother screamed her name. She heard the clang of metal against concrete as her katana slipped between her fingers and onto the ground.

The Oni disappeared as black mist as she started to fall backwards, her legs unable to hold her up any longer. She felt a strong pair of arms catch her before she could hit the concrete.

Scott pulled Kira to him so that she was laying with her legs laying over his left thigh, and her back resting against his right leg. Kira gasped as it became harder to breathe, and felt him brush a stray curl away from her face while wrapping his right arm under her shoulder blades to support her upper body.

"Kira." He whispered her name as he watched her, tears in his eyes.

"Is she okay?" Kira was still gasping as she spoke. "Did you find her?"

"Yeah. Yeah we found Lydia." Scott assured her as he held her closer. Kira heard her mother yelling indistinctly, and her voice grew louder as she came closer.

"I'm sorry." Kira whispered urgently. Scott looked down at her in confusion. "I'm s-sorry my mom brought the Oni, a-and I'm sorry Barrow used my f-foxfire to start the N-nogistune's power in Stiles. I-I'm sorry for everything." Her breathing became shallow, making it difficult to speak.

"Shhhhh, it's okay." Scott soothed as he stroked her hair. Kira felt him gently grip her wrist for a minute. "I can't." His voise cracked as he spoke. "I can't take your pain."

"That's because it doesn't hurt." Kira explained softly as he stared at her, a tear rolling down his cheek. She forced her arm to move, though it felt like lead, and wiped away his tear. She cupped his cheek in her hand for a moment, smiling when he leaned into her touch.

"Kira!" They heard Noshiko scream as she dropped down next to them. "Kira" Her voice was a whisper now as she stared at Kira's hand, covered in blood as she held her stomach.