Ikki pushed through the pain that he was currently feeling.
He felt as if every cell in his body was screaming in pain, wanting to actually lay down in peace.
Putting everything that he currently possesses into a single blow, Iguarashi Ikki, punched Daiji straight in the chest.
The light covering his body went haywire as Daiji's eyes started bleeding a lot of blood.
A huge explosion was created due to their little clash and yet Ikki refused to back down.
Their subconscious
The two brothers appeared infront of each other, but they were not in theirs current body.
Instead the two brothers looked like child version of themselves self, they both looked so young and full of life.
The innocence radiating of their face could be felt from far and wide.
Ikki, with a soft look on his face reached out his hands to his younger brother.
"Come back, Daiji," Ikki said softly, his voice was filled with sorrow and a lot of regret.
He had hated himself for pushing his brother so far away from him.
He needed to make this right, no matter what happened he just had to make this right.
That was his choice, he just had to make it right no matter what.
"I'm sorry for overlooking you, for not believing in you when I should have."
"I apologize for being a selfish jerk, I should have trusted in you and Sakura more, forgive me"
Ikki added as he did a kowtow, he wanted for his brother to see how truly sincere he was when he said those words.
Daiji took a hesitant step forward, his eyes were filled with confusion and some pain.
As Daiji took a step forward to take his brother's hands, a black tendrils formed behind him, trying to stop him from going any further.
No matter what he did the tendril refused to budge and he was stuck like this.
They threaten to consume him whole.
"Are you really going to believe him after all he did...." The tendrils seem to say in a demonic voice.
Their hold on Daiji increases with each passing seconds.
Daiji gritted his teeth and just tried to ignore the pain that he was currently feeling.
"You belong to me" The voice screamed out as they noticed Daiji trying to walk away.
But just as they were about to reach Daiji, they were stopped by a brilliant light.
It felt like burning in hell that shit hurt like hell, the black tendrils became nothing more than a gross substance on the floor.
Not feeling like giving up their prey so easily, the tendrils rushed toward Ikki.
Ikki took his brother's hands completely ignoring the tendrils or the fact that something that seemed to be a piece of paper was seen behind him.
"If I can't have him, then no one can!"
The tendrils screamed out as they latched onto the piece of paper.
For just a second Ikki eyes seem to turn red, which worried Daiji a lot.
"Nii-san, you alright" Daiji said worried looking at his brother.
[Resonance]
POV change back to Real word
As the light dimmed out, both brothers could be seen laying in floor looking like they had taken the beaten if a lifetime.
"Haha" Daiji said laughing a bit.
"Hey, what you laughing for!?" Ikki asked with a curious expression as Daiji just said.
"Your face, it looks funny"
Ikki just laughed alongside his brother as they both layed on the floor.
Pov change to Gifu.
"Aw, I lost my pawn, I was hoping to have more fun with him...oh well, he was becoming a bother," Gifu said as the Daiji-shaped pawn piece changed from a demonic red to a white color.
Gifu wasn't necessarily mad about it, he found it quite fun actually.
This might have been the most fun that the human race had had in a while.
This game was turning out to be much more entertaining than he thought it might be.
Maybe he got a bit too angry and wiping out 30% of the world population wasn't such a good idea.
Heh, nah, humans fuck like rabbits so that 30% probably will be back in a couple hundred years or so.
Gifu eyes than landed at the president of the country that was currently bowing to him pleading with him to not destroy his country further.
"Your country is well known for the fact that it has been exploited plenty of times, so what harm does it cause if it happens one more time...what was that human saying again" Gifu mused aloud, a twisted smile forming on his face.
The president now trembling at the meat prospect of what Gifu might do, looked up with desperation. "Please, spare us. We'll do anything!"
Gifu's smile widened. "Ah yes, 'History repeats itself.' Isn't that the saying? You humans never learn. But don't worry, I'm feeling generous today. I'll let your country rebuild... for now."
Gifu waved his hand dismissively, and the president collapsed in a mixture of relief and fear.
Suddenly the head of 20 people of the room went flying, their blood splattering everywhere...the president look horrify, he then looked at Gifu before saying.
"But...but..you promised!?"
"Did I?"Gifu responded with a smirk.
"You lying bastards" The president said angry to which Gifu just smile before saying.
"As if you any better..."
As those words left his mouth, he showed the president a video of all of his crimes every time he did something underhanded.
All while having a smile on his face.
"What can I say but...Karma a bitch"Gifu said, his tone dripping with mockery.
"Dont worry, when you die, your soul will be all mine"
Gifu's smirk widened as he observed the president's trembling form. "What can I say but... karma's a bitch," he repeated, his tone dripping with mockery. "Don't worry, when you die, your soul will be all mine."
The president's eyes widened in terror. "No... no, please," he begged, his voice cracking. "I'll do anything, just don't kill me!"
Gifu pretended to consider his words, tapping his chin thoughtfully. "Anything, you say?"
"Yes, anything! I can give you money, power, whatever you want," the president pleaded desperately.
"Interesting," Gifu mused, feigning interest. "Perhaps there's a way to spare your life, after all. Maybe if you offer a suitable sacrifice, I might consider it."
The president's face lit up with hope. "Yes, yes! I'll give you anything, anyone! Just name it!"
Gifu leaned in closer, his eyes glinting with malice. "How about your family? A life for a life, after all. Sacrifice them, and I'll let you live."
The president's face fell, horror etched into his features. "My family...? No, please, not them..."
Gifu shrugged nonchalantly. "Well, if you're not willing to make sacrifices, I suppose there's no hope for you." He turned away, as if to leave.
"Wait!" the president cried out, his voice desperate. "I'll do it! I'll sacrifice them, just please, spare me!"
Gifu paused, turning back with a satisfied smile. "Good. Bring them to me, and I'll consider your request."
The president nodded frantically, tears streaming down his face. He quickly made arrangements to have his family brought to Gifu, each moment filled with growing dread and self-loathing.
Hours later, his family stood before Gifu, confused and terrified. The president could barely meet their eyes as he offered them up.
Gifu watched with amusement, then turned to the president. "You've done well. Now, for your reward."
The president looked up, hope flickering in his eyes once more.
Gifu's smile turned cold. "Did you really think I would let you live? You disgust me. Watching you betray your own flesh and blood was the most entertaining part."
The president's face crumpled as despair washed over him. "No... please, no..."
Gifu raised his hand, and with a swift motion, ended the president's life. His family screamed, their cries echoing in the chamber.
"Enjoy your afterlife," Gifu said, his voice dripping with satisfaction. "Your soul is mine now, and there's no escaping it."
A/N...if there is any criticism do comment it, I do use them in order to improve the story.