After the Mask (Secret of the cursed mask game sequel)

Part 25

There I stand facing my greatest enemy so far. Oh how he makes my blood boil. "I see you escaped and some more." he growls. "This is very upsetting."

"You do know that I don't really care how you feel about it?" I tell him, feeling more confident than ever before.

He throws a sneer my way. "Hn. You got lucky girl. If it wasn't for your connections, you would still be crawling in the darkness."

I nod. "That may be true, but I'm here now and ready to uphold my promise of defeating you. No... I won't just defeat you. I'll crush you until the only thing left is smaller than a speck of dust." I promise him.

He hisses angrily. "You're confidence is getting to your little head. I'll have to do something about that." I ready myself. "Then what are you waiting for?"

Akuhei wastes no time lashing out, sending a blast my way. I place my feet firmly on the ground holding out my hand. His eyes widen as I seem to catch it with little effort. I turn with it and using the momentum, I send it back to its owner. It blows up right in front of his feet, making debris fly at him. As the dust clears, he is no longer there.

Sensing movement coming from several directions, I pull my beloved sword from its sheet, moving quickly to cut down all the tentacles he sends at me. As they are cleared away, I jump up in the air as he strikes down at the spot I was at previously, already preparing my own attack. I slash my sword at him, filled with Shikigami power. A large red gash appears on his back, making him hiss at the sting of it. "You bitch!"

I leave him no chance to recover as my wings flap hard, thrusting me at him. My foot makes contact with his head, making him kiss the rocky floor beneath him before I take to the air again. I don't believe I've ever seen anyone glare at me with such hatred. "Don't play with me!" he growls.

"On the contrary. I'm very serious. I plan to make you suffer like you made me and everyone I care about. Before you die, I will make sure you regret ever crossing my path!" I shout before diving back at him.

He goes to strike me with a blast, but is foiled when I only slap it away like a bug, leaving barely a singe. Next thing he knows, I appear in front of him. He only has time to register the menacing glint of my sword as I begin slashing at him, cuts seeming to appear out of nowhere for anyone who's eyes aren't quick enough to follow the movements. In just seconds, I'm gone again, leaving him to bathe in his own blood.

"Chaotic flame!" He gasps as he is blown off his feet, landing on his back a few feet away. He breathes hard, gritting his teeth. His teeth are reddened from blood. Suddenly a purple gas comes from him, cloaking him from my sight. Thinking fast as it reaches me, I suck in some air before holding my breath. If this is anything like Naraku's miasma, I will need to be careful. I'm not sure if I am capable of withstanding it.

I'm surprised when crystallic hands wrap around my ankles, pulling me into the purple cloud. I have to suppress a groan when I sight the familiar minions. They're a real bother. They once again prove to be as they lock me in their hold, pressing against me tempting me to breath out the air that I hold. Understanding that I need to act quickly before they succeed, I power myself up, Shikigami flames covering my body. More and more, my power starts to lash out around me, starting to melt the crystal their bodies are made off.

From the corner of my eye I notice something approaching fast. Wiggling myself lose, I grab onto the nearest minion, pulling them between me and the approaching Akuhei. It shatters into a fine glittering dust as Akuhei's attack comes into contact with it, only throwing me back a few feet. I send a blast at him to throw him back, further away from me. I need a moment of distance as I flap hard with my wings, blowing the miasma away, allowing me to breathe safely again.

"Nice try, but I'm afraid your poor attempt to end my life failed." I tell him. I take my sword, holding it up in front of me. "I think you suffered enough now. It's time I'd put an end to this." His eyes widen as he notices me prepare for the final attack, the Light of Judgement. "You won't survive this time." I warn him and from the look on his face I can tell he realizes this as well. I'm giving it all my energy. Literally everything. Electric static starts to zap from my sword. This is a new little twist to the attack.

I frown as I watch Akuhei attempt an escape, trying to save his own hide. But I can't let him. I might never get a chance like this again. And frankly, I have seen more than enough of this guy. It's time to end Naraku's bloodline completely.

Whipping the sword upwards before swinging it down hard, I let go of it, making it fly towards my fleeing enemy. It strikes his back, piercing right through him, making him gasp while fresh blood flies from his mouth. Next I hold my hands up as my body starts to grow brightly. "I should have killed you when I had the chance." he whispers his dying words.

"Yes, you should have." I tell him. "Light of Judgement!" I yell out, making massive lightning shoot from the sky. It touches down on him, my sword guiding the lighting into his body to destroy him from the inside out. I can hear him scream before all goes quiet, his body seems to evaporate in the bright light. "Smaller than a speck of dust." I repeat in a whisper looking at the now empty spot. It's over.

I turn my head to look at the man that I love. I can't help but smile brightly at the sight of him and when he returns the smile, it seems like my heart will explode. Turning to him fully I rush to him clumsily, wanting nothing more than to be close to him. My body is feeling exhausted from the events of the past days.

I trip as I reach him, only to land safely in his arms. Gently he pulls me upright, looking deep into my eyes, his eyes shining brightly. He doesn't say anything, but he doesn't have to. I can feel whatever he's feeling and I can tell he knows how I feel.

Sliding a hand into my messy hair and the other around my waist, he pulls me close to him. I gladly welcome the touch of his lips on mine and I'm quick to wrap my arms around his neck. It seems like I've been waiting forever for this moment to repeat itself.

As we part, I look up in wonder as the wings on my back seem to fall apart with a flurry of feathers. I look after them as they blow away in the wind. I blink as voice sounds in my head; "You made us all very proud Kaname. Enjoy you're long life yet to follow. Until we meet again." I smile. "Thank you Amaterasu, for your kind help." I tell her softly.

I gasp slightly as Sesshomaru swipes me off my feet, making me turn my attention back onto him. I quickly recover, laying down my head on his firm shoulder tiredly. He retrieves my weapon before setting his course to Kaede's village. It's time to go home.