Calling The Reaper

Death Comes By Enemies

Shoukku stood up and went over to Shichi. She looked at him and he just smiled. She smiled back but put on a shocked face when she was suddenly slapped across her left cheek. She was about to punch Shoukku, but stopped when she turned to see tears falling down his cheeks. He grabbed her and pulled her into a hug. She could feel the tears hitting her shoulder and rolling down her arm.

Shoukku:You idiot. Why didn't you tell us about all of this?

Shichi:I didn't want to drag you into something where you could get hurt.

Shoukku:I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that you were able to keep it a secret for so long.

Shichi:I'm just that good.

They began to laugh. Everyone smiled, happy to have Shichi back. The reunion was short, however, when Zenaku interrupted.

Zenaku:So the demon sucked the power from the shard along with my control over her, huh? That just won't do. Seems my fun is over.

Shichi:Damn right your fun is over. No one controls me and gets away with it.

Zenaku:And what do you plan to do? You're power is gone.

Mon:Not for long. Trigram star, rejuvenation.

The star glowed a bright green and a beam hit Shichi, giving her back her powers and healing her. She thanked Mon and Tsukiko then transformed. Shoukku was still trying to get over the fact that she could become a reaper. He grabbed Yoroshii and ran back to the spot they were at earlier. Henshin slithered next to Shichi and transformed into his demon form. Shoukku sighed and laid his head on the wall. This was going to take a lot of getting used to. Shichi pulled out her sword and held it at her side.

Shichi:Are you ready to die Zenaku?

Zenaku:Do you really think you can beat me?

Shichi:Let's find out.

Shichi charged at Zenaku along with Henshin. Aito quickly followed and Mon and Tsukiko just stood there, waiting for the right moment to attack. Shichi was the first to reach Zenaku and swung at him but he dodged. Henshin tried to hit Zenaku with his claws but the attack missed. Aito activated his Dousatsu and it told him that Zenaku was going to dodge to the right. Aito went to punch Zenaku and Zenaku dodged to the right but when Aito went to punch him, Zenaku had already disappeared. Aito looked for him but couldn't find him. He then heard Shichi yell to him.

Shichi:He's behind you!

Aito quickly turned but wasn't able to dodge the punch from Zenaku and was sent flying into the wall. It broke and Aito landed on his back. He opened his eyes only to find himself inside a giant dome. Everything was made out of concrete and the lighting was dim. He rolled onto his stomach and saw what looked like a giant orb near the back of the room. He looked closer and gasped when he saw what was inside it. There, floating inside the orb, was the jewel, still missing a piece. He stood up and was about to get closer when the wall behind him was smashed even more and Henshin landed on Aito. Henshin got off of Aito and they got up only to have Shichi go flying past them and landing on her back. Aito looked over at Shichi who seemed to be in bad condition. He ran over to her and helped her up.

Shichi:Damn that Zenaku.

Aito:You ok?

Shichi:Fine.

Zenaku then stepped into the room and scowled at Aito.

Zenaku:It seems you found my secret room. Perfect for keeping the jewel safe. Too bad you're not.

Shichi was getting pissed. She ran towards Zenaku, sword in hand, and was about to strike when Zenaku snapped his fingers and a wall formed between them. Shichi busted through the wall only to be met with by a spear coming out of the ground and puncturing her stomach. It had gone straight through her and she was held there. Aito looked in horror as blood seeped from the wound and Shichi's mouth. The others ran into the room and also looked in horror at the gruesome sight. Shoukku became angry.