Alayah was on Frank's back. Frank was the massive creature she summoned using a aura vow. "Udo. I can't believe he really lost. Do we even have a chance at this? I…would say why not just use Aten to our advantage? That's too risky."
Frank leaped across the city and crashed onto the roof of a tower. Alayah could see Aten and Crystal fighting it out. "So much…damage." Alayah looked at Frank and back at Aten. (Last time he was shocked by Frank's abilities. I know…what I have to do. It's a gamble and risk. But…if I can use it right I'll save him. Captain…can come back!)
Alayah jumped off of Frank's back and began to stretch. (Captain. It was always you.)
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2 years ago.
Alayah was on her hands and knees picking around the massive tree. "Did you find it yet, girl?" The woman laughed.
"N-no?"
"Is that a question or what?"
"I-I don't know?"
The woman slapped Alayah in the face. "We don't have long. If you don't hurry up…that…that thing is gonna come back and kick my ass!" The woman sighed. "I lose it and you hurry up and find it. You aren't anything special. That's…your roll in this world, girl. Sorry to tell you."
"I-I know. I'll find the thing. Just…please don't hit me?"
Time passed as Alayah had pulled out a large mechanical object. "What…what is this?" Alayah asked.
The woman stood over her and bent down to snatch it out of her hand. "Just…what I'm looking for. Good job, sister."
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A few hours past as the two could hear footsteps approaching. "Don't look up! Keep your head down and never look up, girl!" The woman said as she forced Alayah's head down.
Heavy footsteps approached the two as a being with a terribly deep voice asked: "Is this it, Lavish?"
Alayah could see the red shoes of the man. Alayah could feel and hear her sister, Lavish shaking from fear.
"I can't stand this island. I will use this for…experimental purposes. You two just have to behave and wait for the time to come." The man said.
"What time?" Lavish asked. The man used his hand and rubbed his fingers through Lavish's hair. "Time…for this island to come to an end. Time for our species…to crumble and start a war with the human race."
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That man…I can't remember him. I don't know his name or anything. After that, Lavish, my sister was killed right in front of me. That…person was an unknown stranger to me. Lavish raised me. Never knew my parents or anything. I didn't know what was right or wrong when with Lavish and the man I couldn't ever see. That's why I ask so many question and am always unsure when something comes out of my mouth. But…after my sister died…everything changed.
Alayah could see her self running through the forest. As a creature let out a loud roar.
The man had changed to something. Something…not Akie or human. Then I ran into you…captain.
Alayah hit against a strong thing. She opened her eyes to see a man standing over her. It was good dark to see clearly, but she could see a man wearing a long trench coat-like object around his body.
"I knew it. I could sense it all over you." The man said with a cold look on his face.
Alayah was frightened. "Who…who are you?" She asked in a shaky voice.
"No need to be scared. I'm here…for you." Adisa bent down and planted his black sword into the ground. "I bet…you live a life you don't want or didn't ask for. I can…free you, you know." Adisa held out his hand and showed Alayah a faint smile. Alayah looked back and back at Adisa.
"I need a crew. We have a very important mission, Alayah."
"H-how do you know my name?"
"I've been looking for you. You have great potential and we could use that. So, what do you say? Ready to do damage to the ones who did it first?"
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I haven't seen the man with red shoes again. I don't even think he lives on the island anymore. Could it be…
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"You're the reason I'm still alive. You saved me. I'll do the same for you!" Alayah clapped her hands. Her army of zombies rushed towards Aten.
(I'll use the crowd and find an opening. Being Crystal and him are causing too much destruction!)
Alayah and Frank jumped into the crowd and sprinted towards Aten. Aten was in the air and noticed the large number of zombies running at him.
Jade and everyone moved out of the way. "What is she doing?!" Joster yelled. Xavier grabbed Jade and flew out of their way.
Gritha and Sendra headed to a nearby house and carried Alicia. "What is she thinking? Aten and Crystal could just-"
With the wave of her finger, Crystal slashed thousands of zombies heads off. Alayah barley managed to dodge the attack. (Don't stop! Keep running!) Alayah bolted up and summoned more Zombies around her and Frank.
Aten caught a glimpse of Alayah running towards Crystal and him. (She controls them.) Aten smiled and flew towards the crowd of Zombies. With Crystal following him.
(Where do you think you're going, guardian? The fun…is just starting!)
Crystal used her speed and sped past Aten. She spun around and held out her hand. "Infinity slashes!!"
Aten stopped and used his arms to cover his body. Slashes appeared all around Aten. "Damn." Aten sighed as he was being pushed away from the slashes.
Alayah was cut on the side of her head,left arm,and thighs. (Don't stop! Keep running! This is the only opening you'll get! Don't waste it! If you stop now…you won't be able to save him! Run! Don't stop!) Alayah used her aura and put it all into her legs and feet. Crystal was shocked as she could see Alayah continuing to run towards her.
Crystal waved her hands in a wild motion. Hundreds of slashes were headed towards her now. Alayah could see it. "I can see it! I see…her attacks!" Alayah flipped and twisted her body in a acrobatic way as she dodged the slashes.
Alayah surrounded her aura and put it into all of the zombies in the area. Alayah used her strength and leaped towards Crystal.
(She's dead!) Crystal thought as she was about to make a hand sign. Alayah clapped her hands. Frank teleported in front of her as a shield. (This girl! My slashes have small affect on her zombies. They're faster and have more agility. To make things worse…that creature was summoned with a vow. She told it to act as a shield? I have…to fall back!)
Crystal jumped away with Alayah and Frank quikcly following her.
Crystal flew to the ground and used her slashes to glide across the ground. Alayah landed in front of Crystal and swung her sword multiple times.
Crystal swerved her sword multiple times. As Crystal was gliding, Alayah's zombie army emerged from behind her. "Gotcha!" Alayah laughed as she clutched her fist.
Frank emerged from the ground behind Crystal. Crystal was shocked. She turned her head and prepared to defend from Frank. (There it is! The opening I was looking for! I have to take her down now!)
Alayah held out her hand and let a zombie of her bite her left hand. (I…can spread the infection by touch! I'll hit her then slice off my own hand. That'll kill this thing!)
Alayah's fist was getting closer to Crystals head. Crystal could sense the fist coming at her. Frank and Alayah both were about to land powerful blows to her.
Crystal showed a faint smile. "Infinity…counter!"
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"She's holding her own against it. Moes our chance to hang on Aten!" Joster yelled while drawing his sword. "Let's do what we said we would! Let's get Adisa back!"
"I hate to admit it…but he's right. We have to take this chance and-"
"What about Alayah?" Jade interrupted Xavier. "What about her?"
"We have to help her. She can't-"
"We don't owe her anything. Let's go to Aten, Jade!" Joster yelled out.
Jade paused for a moment. "No, she's…not that kind person. We can't leave her to fight alone. Please, Joster!"
(Fathers favorite asking me for help.) Joster balled up his fist and smacked his lips. "I'm not putting my life on the line for someone who works with Onbeperk and Jack! You must be out of your mind!"
"Screw you asshole!"
Jade and Joster stepped to each other. "She…helped me out. You know nothing about them!"
"I know enough. Move out of the way so we can get to Aten."
Jade looked at Joster in a weird way. "You…don't even want to help us take him down…do you?"
Joster fell into silence as he took a few steps back. "You slippery asshole. You want to use Aten's power for your own!"
"Fuck you!" Joster yelled as he flashed his aura.
Xavier stepped in the middle of the two. "Now is not the time for this! You two are brother and sister! You shouldn't be-"
"Ahaha! Is this the man who can't even protect his loved ones?! Tell me, Xavier, where are your people now?!"
Joster yelled while waving his sword around.
"Joster, shut up." Jade said quietly.
"No, I won't shut up! This is the same man…who sleeps with the woman who killed his family and hurt all the kids-"
Xavier punched Joster across his face and knocked him on his ass. Joster wiped the blood from his nose and laughed. "You…pathetic…weak…small little man!" Joster pushed himself off of the ground. "When are you gonna grow up, huh?" Joster pushed Xavier back. "You can't protect anyone! You can't think for yourself! When people hurt you, you can't like it doesn't even matter! Like…like it was supposed to happen to you! Where the hell is your pride as a man?!" Joster yelled as he shoved Xavier again.
"That's enough, Joster." Jade said with a cold stare in her eyes. Joster looked down to see her holding her sword in her hands.
"What? You gonna kill me?" Joster chuckled while walking towards her. Joster stood in front of Jade and held his arms out. "Do it, bitch."
Jade mean-mugged Joster. "That's what I thought. You aren't nowhere near strong. Dad's favorite for what?" Joster bumped into Jade's chest and walked away.
As Joster was about to jump off of the roof for the building. Jade tightened the grip on her sword. She stared at the ground. Xavier tried to talk to her, but his voice was muffled from her rage.
Jade turned around and charged at Joster. "JADE,STOP IT!!" Xavier yelled.
Joster turned around and held out his hand. The sword went through his hand. Jade fell on top of Joster as she tried to push it into his neck. "Die…die….DIIEEE!!!" Jade screamed.
Joster could feel the edge of the sword hitting against his neck. "You…crazy…little-"
"I'll kill you!!" Jade yelled
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Next chapter: Alayah's fight, part 2