Shadowside Hidden Secrets

Chapter 7

-This chapter takes place between episodes 25 and 30.-

Meet Usapyon

A month passed by as everyone grew suspicious of Usapyon.
"I wonder if Usapyon is even a real person."Akinori said.
"Yeah,Jibanyan never talked about him ever since."Natsume pondered.
"Maybe he's reluctant like Jibanyan said."Touma added.
"You might be right."Natsume said.
"So,this is the friend that Jibanyan's been talking about?"Ayame asked.
"Pretty much."Akinori sighed.
"Jibanyan must not talk about him that often since I never heard about him."Keisuke frowned.
"It's fine Keisuke,maybe some people just want to keep to their self."Natsume said.
Akinori looked at his computer,"Guys,something's going on at the mall.We better go check it out."
"Finally,something to look forward to!"Natsume exclaimed.
"I'm not looking forward to it."Keisuke complained.
After searching around town,they eventually made it to the mall.
They went inside and noticed that people were standing outside the electronic store.
"What's going on?"Natsume questioned.
A person spoke,"The electronics were messing up all of the sudden,it's like they malfunctioned or something."
"But aren't they brand new?"Akinori asked.
"Yeah,that's the weird part! Some of them seem to have a mind of their own,like if they're moving!"The person added.
"We better go and take a look."Touma suggested.
They went inside to see that the electronics were all switched off.
"This is too quiet."Touma said.
"Can we just leave?"Keisuke whined.
"No,there's a Yokai here and we're going to find it."Natsume stated.
They looked around and noticed that some of the electronics switched on.
The electronics shook and moved.
Everyone backed away as Natsume searched for Yokai.
She eventually found it,inside of a tv.
The Yokai jumped out of the tv as everyone jumped in surprise.
"So you're doing this!"Natsume pointed at the Yokai.
The Yokai replied,"Yes,but.....I have a reason!"
"Make this quick."Touma said.
"I.....um.......was checking the electronics because........there was a recall on them and they catch on fire!"The Yokai lied.
"That's terrible!"Ayame exclaimed.
"So,you were trying to save us?"Akinori asked.
"Yes........you guys go on,while I cut these electronics off."The Yokai commanded.
"Alright,thanks for the help!"Natsume smiled.

As they walked out of the store,the Yokai smiled sinisterly.
"Suckers.Once the employees throw these electronics away,I'll be able to steal them and keep them for myself!"The Yokai laughed evilly.
Suddenly,something crashed from the ceiling and jumped on the Yokai.
People turned to see that the store was a mess inside,in which Natsume and others noticed.
They went back and saw another Yokai on top of the previous one.
"Hey,you! Um......what should I say?"Keisuke questioned.
Natsume sighed,"Leave this to us."
"Hey! Leave that Yokai alone!"Natsume shouted.
The Yokai looked at Natsume,but the other Yokai punched it,causing it to crash into a wall.
The Yokai got back up and pointed a gun at the previous Yokai.
"He has a gun?!"Keisuke panicked.
"Leave that Yokai alone! He was trying to save us!"Ayame exclaimed.
The Yokai with the gun responded,"Saving you? By cutting electronics off and stealing them?"
"What?!"Ayame gasped.
The Yokai fought off the previous Yokai.
"That's it,I gotta summon someone.That Yokai is lying."Natsume stated.
Natsume took an arc from her pocket and placed it on her watch.
"Come out my friend! Summoning,Jibanyan!"Natsume chanted.
A shadow formed on the floor and Jibanyan rose up from it,in her Shadowside form.
"Jibanyan,fight that Yokai with a gun!"Natsume pointed.
Jibanyan paused and was shocked to see Usapyon.
"Hey,aren't you going to fight?!"Keisuke was concerned.
Jibanyan snapped out of it and went after the other Yokai.
"What is he doing?!"Akinori shouted.
"Jibanyan,no!"Ayame added.
Jibanyan attacked the other Yokai with Usapyon.
The Yokai knocked Jibanyan out cold.
Usapyon got out his second gun and used both of them to target the Yokai.
He shot the Yokai and it collapsed.
Usapyon jumped on top of it and tied the Yokai up.

"What.....was that?!"Keisuke shouted.
"Why would he do that?"Ayame frowned.
They watched as Usapyon pinned the Yokai to the ground and paralyze it with his gun.
"Should we summon someone else?"Touma asked.
Akinori noticed Usapyon was going towards Jibanyan.
"Wait,I think he's about to beat up Jibanyan!"Akinori exclaimed.
They watched as Usapyon got closer to Jibanyan,but they were in for a surprise when he picked up Jibanyan and carried her in his arms.
They were confused because of how vicious and massive he was,but yet he was gentle with Jibanyan,petting her on the head.
As Jibanyan regained consciousness,they peeked around the corner of the store entrance and listened.
"What......is going on?"Jibanyan spoke,rubbing her head.
"A Yokai knocked you out,but I got him."Usapyon responded.
"I was summoned by Natsume......" Jibanyan said.
"You mean that girl over there?"Usapyon looked at Natsume.
Jibanyan noticed as Natsume and her friends came out from the corner.
"Jibanyan.....?"Natsume was a bit concerned.
Usapyon looked at them,"S-He's alright."
They approached Usapyon,but were still a bit worried.
"Are you going to beat Jibanyan up?"Akinori asked.
"Akinori!"Natsume nagged.
"Well,are you?"Keisuke added.
"Keisuke....."Natsume frowned.
"No.That Yokai I captured was a criminal,trying to steal those electronics." Usapyon stated.
"Are you sure?"Touma questioned.
"Would Enma lie to me if he sent me here?"Usapyon asked.
"You work for Enma?!"Keisuke shouted.
Usapyon nodded his head,yes.

"Usapyon,expert bounty hunter.Nice to meet you."Usapyon greeted.
"You're Usapyon?!"Akinori exclaimed.
"Yeah.This is him."Jibanyan said,in a nervous tone.
"I'm impressed that he can hold you for that long."Touma was amazed.
Jibanyan noticed Usapyon was still holding her,"What?!"
"How can you handle all that weight?"Keisuke wondered.
Jibanyan blushed furiously,"Put me down!"
Usapyon placed Jibanyan next to him,the others were shocked to see that Usapyon was much taller than her.Especially since they thought Jibanyan was already huge in her Shadowside form,but were proven wrong.
"Dang,Jibanyan looks small."Akinori was shocked.
"And so tiny."Ayame smiled.
Jibanyan hated feeling small,especially in her current state.
"I'm not small!" Jibanyan growled.
"We were only kidding."Natsume laughed.
Usapyon wrapped his arm around Jibanyan's body,"I couldn't help but hold you,because you're so cute."
Jibanyan's whole face turned red as the others looked at her awkwardly.
Usapyon patted Jibanyan on the head,"I'm just messing with ya."
"You guys sure have a strange friendship."Touma stated.
Jibanyan and Usapyon froze.
"I mean,you guys seem to get along just fine.You must really be best friends."Touma grinned.
"Yeah,I guess we were wrong about you Usapyon."Natsume said.
"We thought you were scary and violent,but I guess it's not true...."Keisuke was still nervous.
"It's fine,glad to meet ya guys.Jibanyan sure talks about you a lot.I heard good things."Usapyon replied.
"Does that mean you'll be our friend?"Ayame asked.
"Sure,but.....I can't be summoned unless you really need me.I'm still busy with my job." Usapyon gave his arc to Natsume.
"Anyways,we gotta go turn that guy in to Enma." Usapyon dragged the Yokai along as he was leaving.
"Yeah,we'll see you guys later." Jibanyan followed Usapyon.
They watched as Usapyon and Jibanyan left with the criminal Yokai.