Short Stories

The Test - Gyro/Suzu/Zero

Gyro, Suzu, and Zero's actions toward one of the world leaders have drawn the attention of the military, the league, and a newly arisen power known as the chosen. Due to this spirit guardian Ina, the grand witch Nohime, and the active illusionist Amiori decide it would be better to store them away and deal with this problem as politically and rationally as possible. However not everyone agrees with this decision. Especially the three themselves. Locked behind the power of Ina and Amiori, sealed by the power of Nohime the three drift restlessly in a world void of all but indestructible walls in which Zero took it upon himself to strike repeatedly in attempt to break free. Suzu examined them closely for proper understanding of their build. Gyro simply sits in meditation.

[Book of prisons]

Suzu: I gotta say, I truly don't understand why you married that woman zero. She's beautiful but she's crazy.

Zero: She married me! I had nothing to do with any of it. Just poof "you may now kiss the bride". Not even an I do. Gyro can vouch for me. It was do or die.

Suzu looks to Gyro who remained in meditative form.

Suzu: Well...

Gyro: I'll admit she is a bit... insane. The wedding was... interestingly short. Instant even.

Zero: See, there was no choice involved.

Suzu: Why you though?

Zero: She's attracted to strength and I have plenty of it!

He says putting his all into one final punch. Still nothing. not even a minor rattle.

Suzu: Yeah, just not enough.

Zero: I don't see you coming up with anything.

Suzu: Oh, We're stuck. Until they let us out of course.

A dark mist begins forming along the ground and shadows begin to climb the walls. Gyro breaks meditation and stands. Making sure that he's prepared for anything. Suzu and Zero do the same. A shadowy figure rises up directly in the center. As it solidifies the three immediately recognize the uniform. It was that of a league spectre. The most intimidating brand of soldier in their ranks.

Suzu: (Have they found us? The leagues secret weapon? No time to waste figuring it out.)

Suzu rushes in only to be swept from his feet in what seemed like an instant sweep. Before Gyro could even think to move the specter hooks Suzu on his leg and launches him toward Gyro with incredible speed. Gyro dips under quickly approaching the spectre who strikes him with three quick yet powerful open palm strikes which sends shockwaves throughout his entire body, stunning him. Zero then moves in and tries for a charged punch however the spectre ducks beneath it and hits him with a powerful punch to the gut which causes several cracks to run along the ground and wall behind him.

Suzu: (Zero couldn't even make a dent... but he didn't even have to make contact.)

He then thrusts his arm throwing Zero back creating larger breaks and even a small crater. He then hits Gyro with an elbow to his chest and forces him back with an open palm strike to the face. Gyro flips landing on his feet as he hits the wall and immediately pushes forward. He tries for a whirlwind kick but the specter evades. Gyro did not stop moving giving the spectre no chance to retaliate. Suzu makes his way to his feet and joins in on the assault. While neither of them were capable of landing a hit they kept themselves from taking damage as well. Zero then peels himself from the wall and joins in. He however stands firm giving the spectre a direct focus. This allowed Gyro and Suzu to make more efficient moves. However this would not last long and they knew it. Still they could not land a single strike. Only distract the spectre from striking Zero who was at high risk. Guarding against the spectre's attacks proved just as dangerous as any clear hit. Zero's arms quickly grew tired. Gyro and Suzu quickly close in to draw his attention. He thrusts his arms out to his side releasing a shockwave that forces them all back.