The Sword of Darkness

15 The Silver Dragon

Karatsu sprung from his stance towards Itazuki. He bounded six feet easily then landed with a slash of his sword. Maverick blocked Karatsu’s attack with the sword of Ai. The tip of Karatsu’s sword just inches away from Itazuki’s head.

 “Ita would you be so kind as to get out of the way.” Maverick said under grunts as he pushed Karatsu away.

 “Right now your powers are gone…for the moment. And you will be of no use to anyone if you’re dead.” Maverick’s voice was humorous unaware of the full effect his words could have.

 Maverick charged Karatsu thrusting the sword out toward Karatsu. Karatsu stepped the side and smacked Maverick’s sword down with his own. The sword of Ai pierced the floor; ice formed and began splitting the surface. Karatsu threw a kick at Maverick’s heading knocking him away but he still held on to the sword of Ai. Maverick moved his jaw around. Stabs of pain piercing the red spot where he got kicked.

“Ok it still works.”

 Itazuki walked away despondent. Now, out of all times, he was useless. The sword he hated but needed was asleep. How could such a thing be asleep? Why was the eye still closed? It didn’t make sense but nothing did since Chishiro appeared, but why now? And at this moment, could Itazuki only just watch?

 Karatsu huffed annoyance looking at the fool Maverick. He took a step back bumping into the ice stature of Ben. Karatsu moved to the side and threw it down, watching the statue shatter and the ice chunks skid across the floor.  Karatsu bolted for Maverick who still moved his jaw in circular motions.

The shark man reached him slicing horizontally. Maverick ducked the near fatal decapitation. Then Karatsu instantly slammed his knee out. Maverick blocked with his metal claw. The force from the knee sent Maverick flying across the room.

 As Maverick passed Otsu he looked at him then slammed into the wall. Maverick was at the same wall where Itazuki was. His friend stood up with his head bowed. Is Itazuki really that sad about what I said? Karatsu was already there ready for Maverick.  Karatsu held the sword of Ka up and ready to strike for Maverick’s head.

Maverick stuck his claw out and said. “Wait.” He began walking towards the window.

 “What are you doing?” Karatsu asked enraged that this battle had to prolong as much as it had.

 “I’m-” Maverick gazed at the sword. “At a disadvantage. I’m simply no swordsman. I can’t use this” Maverick looked out into the city. Then he tossed the sword out the window. The blade spun rapidly till hitting a street several blocks away. Maverick was too far up to hear the shrieks as the blade almost hit someone.

“You must be the biggest idiot I have ever seen.” Karatsu said. Itazuki hadn’t bothered to notice what Maverick had done.

Maverick ran for Karatsu already feeling an enormous weight be lifted off him. He slashed with the claw, Karatsu parried the attack. Maverick flipped sideways bringing his feet in the air and his hands on the floor. He kicked Karatsu. Karatsu was stunned by Maverick’s unorthodox maneuver to react quickly enough. He took the blow to the head stumbling back. Maverick landed onto his feet, charging again for Karatsu. He swiped with his claw. Karatsu held up his sword to block. Instead Maverick went for the sword of Ka, grabbing the red blade. Out of the top of the claw a blade grew out, zipping for Karatsu’s head. Karatsu tilted his head but his right cheek got clipped. Blood began to drip.

The two men were interwoven. Karatsu pulled back a bit then held on to Maverick. Karatsu rolled onto his back then kicked Maverick out the window. Karatsu followed jumping out the window for Maverick. He swung his blade sending thin bands of fire at Maverick. Maverick turned toward facing the ground. He wove around the waves that soon after dissipated.