Shock & Awe

Chapter 22: We're Not Alright

"And to think you were my little sister, once." Satsuki says glaring at her sister.

Ryuko scoffs. "You're playing that card? Don't make me puke."

"A simple glance at you makes me want to do that very thing, Ryuko." Thomas says crouching down ready to fight.

"I'm letting you know I won't hold back. I'll crush anyone who becomes a slave to the life fibers. Even you! Let's begin, Senketsu." Satsuki transforms in Senketsu as Ryuko watches her Thomas smirks noting her distraction raises a hand and shrugs punching her in the face sending her back as he rolls his eyes while Jack and Tomoko take steps back while Thomas steps next to Satsuki. "Life Fiber Synchronize! Kamui Senketsu!"

"You synched rather well. But don't be happy you can do it as well."

"We can't just stand here and watch! Let's get in there and fight!" Gamagori shouts.

"That's the best idea I've heard yet." Sanageyama grins.

Hallelujah! "Hold up a second!"

"We're a little busy slacker-doodle." Jakuzure shouts.

"I have a super important message for you guys from Lady Satsuki, well two actually."

"Here I come, Satsuki!" Ryuko shouts. She dashes forward at Satsuki as Thomas gets in the way and blocks her attacks with ease.

"Get out of my way, Thomas you're not my concern."

"I may not be your concern, but fuck your concerns!" She slams her scissor blade down, causing him to be launched back a bit.

Ryuko then attacks Satsuki but is blocked by the two halves of Bakuzan. "Still got Bakuzan? Heh. Mommy breaks your toy, so you cling to it like a little kid."

"It is my resolve. It is my vengeance! Even if it's been smashed to pieces, as long as one sliver remains, it can be remade. The Elite Four and your former allies kept it safe, knowing I'd return to claim it, for it is the symbol of Honnouji Academy's purpose, and with it, we shall prevail!"

Ryuko scoffs. "Yeah, right! You do that!" She parries Satsuki's counterattack and kicks her away into the rubble of the crash site as Thomas jumps in and battles with Ryuko, the duo parrying and blocking each other's attacks. "You can't handle Junketsu, and you sure as hell can't get any power from knockoffs and stolen property. You're all talk and no action."

"No action? Fine then. Let's go! Synchronize! Kamui BloodLust!" He pulls the top button from his vest when the entire outfit is doused in red, a bright light shines from it, turning the once dark outfit to white. Thomas then draws from the Uniform his Kukri knife and blocks Ryuko easily afterward.

"If that is what you think, then you underestimate us both. I shall correct that. Senketsu Senjin!" Satsuki roars. She dashes forward as Ryuko barely misses and she lands on the ship before jumping. "Senketsu Shippu!" She blasts forward, hitting at Ryuko knocking her off balance when Thomas trips her and attempts an attack when she rolls away.

"You and your cheap shots."

"We're just getting started. Senjin Shippu!" She merges the pair of attacks as Ryuko is forced to block the attack after kicking Thomas away. He stands seeing Ryuko mouthing off to Satsuki.

"If it's pathetic then what do you call mine and AJ's transformations? We're covered head to toe and yet we're not food for them all the time."

"A coward who hides behind magic."

"Cute, you're a coward hiding behind aliens." Thomas mocks. Thomas smirks as he un-transforms, Ryuko raises an eyebrow at him, smirking as she runs at him attempting to hit him when she's suddenly blasted back by twisted metal hitting her in the stomach.