The Goddesses 2: The Fallen Angels

Chapter 4: Ludonium

I tackled the stranger, only to fall face first against the concrete. It had turned into a gas and easily avoided me. I heard the new, strange form chuckle as it solidified it's form.

"My, my," it stated in a disappointed fashion. "You just are so keen on surroundings, but you really fall in combat with reckless abandonment of any plans."

"As if." I stated. The rest of my gang followed.

"Jeez, you're fast!" Tasuku gasped for air. The others appeared too tired to even speak.

"Oh, you brought friends! The games are so much better with a party!" The solid form took the appearance of a clown. But as it looked at me, it's face started to melt and it's voice went from a sickly joking tune to a deep, demonic growl. "Too bad I'll win!"

"Listen here, you joke, I know who you are, and you don't stand a chance."

"Sekushi, you know this guy?" Amano stated. Aguri had a face of horror as the demon before us then became a jesture from medival times. It took out three colored balls and juggled them. It then proceeded to toss the balls at my feet and they exploded. I flew back but landed on my feet, sliding against the pavement. I fired a couple of energy beams.

"What the hell?" Tendo asked, amazed at my ability.

"Listen," I stated, keeping my eyes on the demon. "I'm not here for school, I'm sorry I lied. I'm here to hunt down this demon who plans on destroying this world."

"You're kidding, right?" Amano asked.

"Wish I was bud, wish I was." I said.

"Well," Tasuku began. "If that's the case, kick his ass."

"Trust me, Tasuku, I'm planning on doing just that!" I then darted forward, energy enveloping my hand. I threw several punches, but the demon phased through all of them.

"You don't understand the rules of the game, do you?" The dark being asked. "I am Ludonium! The demon of games!"

"There is no game, just your sick duties!"

"My, my, such worthless potential! Perhaps I'll need to have you play a game to correct you!" He threw a dice at me. "Roll the dice. You need a 2." The dice landed in my hand and I couldn't move. My arm raised up and my hand shook the dice on it's own. I opened my hand, and the dice flew out, free of my grasp. It hit the ground and expanded, still toppling around before landing with a three on top. A fireball flew up and down at me, exploding upon contact. I was forced back. I kept myself standing and watched as Ludonium rolled his dice. A two showed up, and he smirked. A giant snake slithered out of a die and it's eyes watched me. There had to be a way out of this. I wanted to reach for my sword but couldn't.

"C'mon," I growled. "Instead of playing, how about you actually fight me?"

"Where's the fun in destroying you if there's no way to torture you first?" Ludonium replied.

I was in a bad spot. The snake didn't attack, but kept it's eyes on me. Ludonium turned to my group. He walked towards them. Tasuku started to run at him, readying a punch.

"Tasuku, wait!" I began. Tasuku didn't listen and threw a punch. He then froze, the form of Ludonium had became ice, and he appeared behind him.

"I wouldn't have done that," Ludonium growled.

Think. Think. C'mon.

I saw Amano smile. He silently moved closer to the snake as Ludonium had his attention turned to Tasuku. Amano then sprinted at the snake, and jumped, landing his foot on the head, and crushing it against the ground. I could feel my body now have it's will back. I then blasted straight towards Ludonium, punching him back through a brick wall before he could react. I made a finger gun and pointed it at the dust. My hand vibrated as energy surrounded the tips. Once I saw Ludonium try to stand up, I let my thumb down, sending the beam straight at him. He was shoved back. I then called upon one of my souls.