Pure Life

Review: Fighting and Blood

A/N: Okay I think this is a little cliché at points but yeah…… I don’t know what I was thinking…… you learn a little more as to why this is all happening. Enjoy!
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Akira let out a groan as he came around. His gray eyes blinked and then focused on his feet. There was a metal cuff around his ankle. His eyes followed the chain till he saw his hand that was flopped on the ground. Tipping his head to the side he watched as his finger twitched. Then his hand fisted.

A loud bang could be heard. He glanced up to see his father banging on the door. “Bastard… fucking bastard…” His head thumped against the door as he slid to the ground. “You were my best friend…” Fingers curled into fists as he started to punch the door again. This time it was hard enough to bust his knuckles open. You could see the dents as he kept swinging.

He slowly climbed to his feet the clinking of the metal made Daisuke pause. He turned and sighed, “You’re awake.”

“Yeah.” His hand was resting against the wall. Looking down he saw the chain was connected to the ground. He leaned against the wall trying to find support. Akira flexed his arm only to give a soft hiss. Yeah it hurt like a bitch. “What happened?”

A hand cut through Daisuke’s hair as he stood there muttering. “You were knocked out.”

“What about you?”

“I came willingly.”

His head snapped towards him, “Are you fucking crazy?”

“Yes! Believe it or not I am! My son was used to get me to drop my weapons and I went along without fighting.”

“Why?”

“I figured you’d want to see that damn wolf over having a new hole placed through your throat.” Akira sighed as he slid to the ground. Zev… how many days has it been? His fingers clenched as he curled up. “Hey what are you doing?” His gray eyes focused on a point on the wall. Daisuke was walking over to him. “Come on get up!”

He shook his head, “We’re better off waiting then trying to break out.”

The older brunette grabbed his son by his shirt. “What the hell is wrong with you?”

Cold gray eyes caused Daisuke to flinch slightly, “The door is too thick to just break. Even a Were wouldn’t have been able to break it down. I’ve been through this before I know what I’m doing.”

“Akira…” He wrenched his shirt out of his grip and sat back down.

“How long have we been in here?”

“I don’t know. They slid a tray of food in four times so far.”

“Two days.” Akira dug around in his pockets and gave a curse. “Fucking dick took my smokes.” When he found his Swiss Knife still there he smirked. Reaching into the hidden pocket he pulled out a cancer stick and a lighter. “Got to thank Marianela.”

Daisuke watched as Akira let the cigarette. He was about to say something when he pointed at a vent.

“The rooms have ventilation.” His hand scratched at his head as his body relaxed slightly. “I need a vacation!”

He glanced at his son. “You won’t be getting much since you have three kids to take care of.”

“Zev can care for them for the next nine months I’ll take over after that.”

There was a snort then laughter, “Ellen said the same thing.”

Akira smiled as he let out a stream of smoke. He stretched out and yawned as the time slowly past. “What happened to her?”

Daisuke looked at Akira, “Hmmm… who?”

“My mom.” It felt slightly strange and yet right.

There was a sigh as someone sat next to him. “It was three months after your birthday when she was found. She told us she was going to see her parents and brother then she’ll be back within the week. Ellen never came back. So we looked for her starting with her family. Her brother had gone missing at the same time also. He had taken Mitch and his wife along with him. So we still went looking till one day a local farmer found her.” The older brunette covered his head with his arms. His voice was starting to sound shaky. “The wounds I’d seen them once before. I wanted to kill him. I almost lost it if Rainer hadn’t been there I most likely would be dead also.

“Rainer convinced me to go back home. So I did, I figured she knew what was going to happen and knew you would be safe. It was a month later that I had to go to that damn ten year war. It fucking pissed me off. I had to leave you alone and I didn’t want anything to happen to you while I was gone. I left you with Rin and I guess that’s when everything went to hell huh?” He sighed, “I should of taken you to my mother she’s a real bitch when it comes to fighting.”

He looked at his dad and nodded, “Things happen for a reason. That’s what I was told growing up.”

There was a shaky sigh, “She was killed when pregnant with your brother.”

“What?” The confusion was clear on Akira’s face.

“Yeah. When she was found she had a few claw marks also. He wasn’t found inside we all assumed… that something had…” His hands gripped at his hair. “Fuck! I should have gone with her! The fucking bastard stole both of my kids. He’s nothing but a greedy fucking power hungry bastard!” There was a sound from Akira and he looked at him.

Onyx eyes focused on Akira when his hand lifted. “Three…”

“What’s going on?”

“Two…” The younger male climbed to his feet.

“Akira?”

“One…” An alarm went off on the other side of the door. “About damn time.” He walked up to the door and placed his ear against it. “I say we gut the fucker like a deer.”

“What are…” Akira cut him off with a wave of his hand. He frowned. Then Akira placed both hands on the door. His breathing slowed as his eyes closed. There was a loud groan. Daisuke quickly ran up to his side just as the door bowed. The younger brunette leaned over panting.

“Shit…”

“Well that didn’t work.”

“Fuck you.”

“Since when did you start moving things?”

He waved his hand again. “I was bored.” Akira ran over to where the chain was connected to the ground. He gave a tug and cursed. So he pulled out his Swiss Knife and knelt down. There was a few curses from the brunette and then a clatter as the cuff fell off his leg. He tossed it to Daisuke who watched as he crouched near the door. There was a crack big enough for him to look out of. People were running back and forth along the hall. “Hell, where is he?”

There was a clatter and Akira held his hand out. The item was placed in his hand. It was slipped back into place as he stubbed out the dead cig on the wall. Stepping back he let out a breath. “You going to try again?”

“Nope.” He turned to Daisuke. “On three?”

A grin pulled at his face as Daisuke rolled his shoulder. “On three.”

A guard slid to a stop at the sound of banging. It grew quiet and then there was a loud bang followed by a groan then a loud clang. Turning a foot collided with his head. Daisuke gave a grin as he turned to Akira. “Well?” He blinked when Akira cupped his hands around his mouth. Then jumped when Akira let out a howl, “What the hell!?”

Akira held his hand up. A real howl was heard followed by another. “Fifteen seconds.”

“How’s your stomach?”

He looked back to see his father with his arms tucked behind his head. Lifting his shirt up looked up in confusion. “There fresh.”

“Look closer.” When he did he found a lump that was about a foot long. He pulled at them till a blue tinted rod fell out. “Some doc man smuggled it in for you. I brought it to give you but they took it off of me. Apparently your mother hand a few secretes hidden from me. So yeah it’s a stronger metal than the last.” Just then a group of guards ran around the corner. “Try it out.”

Akira swung it down and watched as it extended to six feet. The blade added about a half a foot when it came out. Twisting the spear he held it out in front of himself. “It’s lighter.”

“She was a master when it came to weapons.” He leaned against the wall. “Have fun.”

He was ready to fight when a large black wolf tore around the corner after the guards. They all ran right past Akira and Daisuke. Both looked at each other and Akira closed his spear as Daisuke shrugged. Then he was tackled to the ground. The two rolled and Akira ended up somehow in Zev’s arms. A wet tongue ran up his cheek causing his face to scrunch up. “Zev! Fucking hell you have dog breath.” The wolf whined and he gave a sigh. “Fine just this once.” Another wet kiss followed after. “Okay enough!”

He wrapped his arms around the wolf’s large shoulders and buried his face against his fur. “God Zev I missed you.” There was a soft rumble from the wolf.

“Hate to break it up but I have someone to find.”

They looked at him. Zev was standing with Akira next to him. “I’m going.” Both looked at Akira.

“Like hell.” A growl followed after from Zev. “Akira this is my fight.”

“What if you die?”

Daisuke looked away, “Then it happens but I’ll take that bastard out before…” He glanced at Akira when there was a soft whine from the wolf. When he saw the look on his face a sigh followed as he looked away. “Look it’s bound to happen and…”

“No!” Akira crossed his arms as he stood there. “I’m going and that’s final.” He turned to the wolf and fixed him with a sharp look. “And don’t you even fucking try to stop me.”

The look on Akira’s face made him give a curse as he rubbed his head. If Ellen was alive she would strangle him for even thinking of doing what he was going to do. “Fine.”

When the brunette gave a sigh of relief he pushed from the wall. “How is everything?”

Zev pulled a pair of pants out from a bag strapped to his back. Once the pants were on he shifted back to his human form. He quickly tightened the pants where they were lose at. “Karen took them to the city. Mom said she’ll look over them.”

“What about more help?”

“Um…” Akira’s eyebrow twitched. “I… it’s not night fall yet… I snuck out before everyone else.”

“Zev!” The sharp edge in Akira’s voice made the wolf flinch away. “Are you fucking crazy!?”

“But…” His whine was cut short when his body swayed Akira grabbed his arm and pulled most of the weight onto himself to keep him from hitting the ground.

“Zev.” He shook the wolf. “Zev!”

A dark chuckle made him whip around. He shifted Zev’s weight so that he could slip the rod back under his bandages. “Don’t worry he’s only sleeping.”

A couple of guards appeared and Daisuke knocked them back. “Get over here and face me Caelan!”

“You’re still ten years too early to challenge me.”

“Fuck you. Get over here so I can kick your ass!”

Akira laid Zev on the ground as a couple more came from behind. He snagged an arm and shattered the elbow as he kicked the other in the face. Caelan was watching him the whole time as he didn’t move from Zev’s side. “Only a cowered would go so far as to knock out a werewolf with a tranquilizer.”

The other man sneered as two groups of twenty guards surrounded them. “Akira…” Daisuke stumbled and Akira saw the dart sticking out of his shoulder. The guards fell on him. He fought back. Man did he fight when he finally dropped to his knees and then out cold on the ground.

Akira looked around him as he watched them close in on him. One rushed him and he grabbed his arm flipping him onto his back. A fist was tossed here a kick in a gut there. He got a few more before a sharp pain went through his body. His eyes closed as he clutched at his collar bone. The worst of it was focused there. He bit back a cry. His gray eyes focused on Caelan as he smirked. The pain finally became too much and he fell over. His head landed on Zev’s chest.

The wolf’s calmed heart could be heard as he slipped back under. “Zev…”

Zev jerked awake as cold water drenched him. He shook his head water flying everywhere. It was by far the worse way to wake up. His eyes moved around and he found himself shackled to the floor. All four limbs were bound to the ground. He had only enough room to stand hunched over and that was it. So he opted for sitting down. Till he was yanked to the ground by his neck. A snarl was ripped from him and he pushed at the ground. When he couldn’t move he felt around his neck to find a collar. No chains so it has to be a magnet… a damn super magnet if he couldn’t fucking move.

A door open somewhere behind him and he gave a growl. He went to shift only a sharp jolt of electricity forced him back. His body twitched as sparks jumped along. Damn. It really had hurt. A window was lit up in front of him. He blinked and then his eyes widened at the site. Akira was hanging from the ceiling. Cuts covered his body. That’s when he really struggled. His muscles bunched as he pushed up off the ground. He could feel the pull as he got a foot from the floor, only to kiss the floor a second later. There was a snicker from behind him.

A snarl came from him causing the snicker to turning into a squeak. His body shook as he pushed once again. “Come on…” He got two feet and this time he was ready. His hands covered where he kept being yanked down to. As he sat up he twisted around and growled at the guard in the corner. The guard was pushing himself all the way against the corner trembling.

There was movement in his peripheral vision. Turning back his eyes widened. Akira’s dad was trying hard as hell to get Akira down. He was almost done when something collided with the back of his head. Now he really knew where Akira got his tough as shit characteristics. The wooden rod had shattered over Daisuke’s head. Damn was he fast as hell. He went from standing still to having the guy sail into the window that Zev was looking through.

The window shook and the guy fell to the ground unmoving. Then a group of ten guards grabbed Daisuke and started to haul him away. These were big guys carrying the man away. They all had a good head of height on the man. He struggled and knocked off a few only to finally be restrained to something. Zev struggled to move his arms only every time he moved them up he lost an inch off of the chain. A door opened into the window room.

He let out a growl as he spotted the man from the building they had jumped out of. That man walked up to Akira and spoke. Just then a voice filled the room.

“Hello Daisuke.”

“Bastard let them go I’ll stay!”

“No then I would be losing a valuable tool.” He made a motion to Akira. “He’s the way he is thanks to me.” Turning he looked at the hanging male. “Have you told him the history of your family?”

“He doesn’t need to know!”

“Really?” Fingers reached up to lift the unconscious brunette’s chin. “I think he does. Do you know it all? The real reason you’re the way you are.” Zev let out a growl. The bastard was touching him. He jerked against the chains growling louder.

Daisuke growled, “I don’t want to know. I don’t need to know!”

“But it’s quiet funny really.” He turned around. “Seeing as the gene was passed onto the first born instead of the second born.”

“What gene?”

Zev leaned forward. “Oh so you want to know now. The tainted gene.”

“What do you mean? Of course he’s going to have one I’m tainted!”

“No you didn’t become you were born.” He walked away from Akira. His hand picked something up off the table. Then Akira’s body jerked as if something was shocking him. It stopped just as quick as is started. A soft gasp came from the male from the pain.

“What the hell did you do?”

“A disobedient pet needs a proper punishment. I just fixed something that was broken.” Zev growled as Akira’s body gave another jerk a whimper of pain came from him. He lunged against his chains just as Daisuke struggled against his bindings. Only when Daisuke did it he was laughed at whereas Zev got a jolt from hell that caused little blue currents to jump along his skin. Oh he was going to rip the man limb from limb.

“I’m not yours…” Pain laced through his voice as he hang there his hands flexed from the metal cutting into his wrist.

The wolf slumped over panting. He let out a whine and a nudge was felt. “Akira…” his eyes closed as he tried to grab onto the nudge. It pulled away and Zev sighed, “I’ll wait.”

His hands curled around the chains as Akira lifted his head. “Welcome to our little chat Akira.”

“Go to hell.” Akira tipped his head towards the window Zev was looking through. “Though if you keep pushing that button you will be soon.”

“Hmmmm, you talking about your guard do-”

“Wolf. He’s a wolf damn it. Only I get to call him a dog.” Even though his voice was soft you could feel the anger dripping off of his words.

“Anyways. Me and your father were just catching up on some things. Did you know your father’s family blood line is the oldest.”

“Caelan! Shut your fucking trap!”

Caelan grinned as he picked up a knife he looked at it, “Really Daisuke you should be honored to have royal blood in your veins.”

“Those are damn lies! Akira, don’t listen to him!”

“Really? Did you know that the King that was over thrown could turn into a tainted at will. He was one of the lucky ones that got the good end of the evolution stick. It has been years since the last true king ruled though. Three hundred to be exact. The trait was passed along to the second born who would take the crown when he turned seventeen. But before his child could turn seventeen he was chased away by another who thought the King crazy for even trying to unite the two races.” He walked over to Daisuke and smirked. “Your daddy here is his descendent. Making Akira the rightful heir.”

Daisuke narrowed his eyes, “Lies! Besides Akira is the first born! He couldn’t even if he wanted too.”

The black wolf was shocked at that. Judging by Akira’s face even he was shocked. “Really? Then how is it you and Akira can slip between the two without losing all of yourself.”

“I became one when I… I…”

Caelan leaned close to Daisuke. The whisper was too soft for anyone to hear. His face was full of shock as Caelan pulled away. Onyx eyes lowered to the ground and his fist clenched. He gritted his teeth. “Face it a little bit of tampering is enough to make anyone guilty. Your father fought to the end to keep you safe.”

“You killed him.” His jaw was clenched to keep the growl from slipping out. He closed his eyes. Then opened them, “Why?”

He gave a laugh a laugh that cold and amused. Red eyes turned to Daisuke. “He got in the way of my plans so I had to get rid of him. It was simple.”

“We may not have gotten along but it doesn’t give you the right to kill him!!!” Daisuke could feel it curling around trying to break out.

Walking over the blade dug into the wall next to Daisuke’s head, “Let it out. We both know your anger can be hell bringing.”

He closed his eyes once again and then gritted out. “Fuck. You.” Then he spit in his face. A frown appeared on Caelan’s face as he dug the knife deeper into the wall.

Caelan gave a growl and left the knife there. His boots thudded on the ground as he walked over to the table, “Fuck it I’m going to finish this.” He snatched something off the table and walked over to Akira. As he got closer Akira saw the needle he paled.

“What are you going to do?”

“The same I did with Daisuke.” He flicked it and squeezed some out. “Wake it up all the way.” Once he was closer Akira’s foot shot out and collided with Caelan’s hand knocking the needle to the ground where it shattered. Red eye narrowed and glared at Akira

“Opps reflex I never did like needles.” Then Akira’s whole body went ridged with pain. His teeth clenched together.

“I have another way of pulling it out.”

Gray eyes closed as his body gave a final twitch. Zev growled as Akira went limp. A crack filled the room. Caelan turned around as Daisuke slammed into him. His hands curled around his neck. Those dead black eyes were filled with anger and his ears were pointed. Black marks rested under his eyes. Before he could snap the neck below him a thick metal rod slammed into the back of Daisuke’s skull. The man rolled over to try and catch his breath when Daisuke let go.


The nudge was sharp in the back of his head. His hand tightened on the chains as the wolf slipped out slightly. Sky blue eyes darkened as he forced himself to stand. One of the links stretched and then snapped. With his free hand he yanked his other hand up just as a current of electricity caused him to drop to the ground.

He whipped around and snarled at the guard. The man shook as he inched closer to the door. Another jolt was felt. Zev gritted his teeth and let out a growl. Once it stopped his body shifted right then. The chains on his legs broke as he lunged at the man. In one false swipe the man screamed and took off out of the room. There was a sound behind him.

He turned to see Daisuke fighting against that group of guards. The stunning blow had been brushed off by the older brunette. His claws clicked against the ground as he walked up to the glass. Stepping back he gave a grunt and ran at the window. This was going to hurt. The wolf’s shoulder hit the glass first. He stumbled back and snorted at the site. The sound of him slamming against the window distracted the others long enough for Daisuke to knock out a few. He ran again his shoulder slammed into the cracked window.

Glass shattered behind Daisuke. The guards stopped and took in the site of the snarling wolf with his hackles raised. All but two people left the room. A guard and Caelan were left. Caelan waved at Zev, “Don’t stand there get him.”

The guard ran at Zev and he swiped the man into the wall. There was a crack as they slid down it out cold. His dark blue eyes never left Caelan. “Zev get Akira!” Daisuke shot forward his body slammed into Caelan. Zev watched as the two grappled and Daisuke swiped his legs out from under him. “Zev get him and run!”

He reached up to pull Akira down. The chain snapped and the brunette hung limply in his arms. His nose buried itself in Akira’s hair. A whine followed after when the male didn’t move. The wolf ran out of the room. He stopped at an intersecting hallway and scented the air. When the alarm went off he tore off down a hallway, his nose taking in scents as he ran. Outside, he needed to get outside. When he found the scent of fresh air he quickly followed it.

Zev saw the door. He shoved it opened and stopped. He was in an opened field. Large gaping holes were spread out fifty yards in between them in distance. The holes were thirty yards wide. What caught his attention was the flood of rain coming from the sky. He growled and looked at Akira. Sound from behind caught his attention. Turning he found Daisuke running at him. He ran outside. Daisuke caught up as they ran across the field full of holes.

The wolf glanced at male. He was still the same way as before. Both slid to a stop when Caelan appeared in front of them. “What the hell?”

“You’re not getting away Daisuke!” The red eyes man was growling now. Zev backed away from both of them when he felt the energy that was crackling between them.

“Watch me.” Two short swords appeared in his hands. “Now that the barriers gone. Let’s fight for real.” He ran at Caelan who drew his sword. There was a hiss of metal as the weapons clashed. Akira was placed on the ground as he used his body to protect the slimmer male. A growl was working its way up when he let out a snarling yelp. He whipped around and snapped at the man that had slashed at his hind leg. His jaws clicked shut as he tried to catch the weapon. The wolf pushed back off of all four and stood taller that the man.

He caught the man as he rushed him. The guard cried out as he lifted him above his head. Zev gave a wolfish grin as he tossed the body like a ragdoll. The man flew and hit a hole cover by wire mesh. That body jerked and twitched until it stilled. The smell of burning flesh reached his nose. Another guard came out of nowhere and attacked Zev swiped at this one catching them across the chest. Four deep slashes crossed the man’s chest. With a second swipe he watched as the guard dropped to the ground. He stepped forward to meet the next one head on.

Daisuke twisted his blade to block Caelan. His other blade came around and the hook of his blade sliced into his Caelan’s shoulder. He gave a grin as the blood stained the red eyed man’s shirt. “One.” That arm hung there without use. With one hand Caelan wielded his blade. He swung it around and nicked Daisuke on his side.

“Three.”

The older brunette growled at the higher number. He had a cut under his eye, his upper arm and now his side. A growl echoed his as he ran forward. His hooked short blades slashed out and snagged Caelan’s blade with a twist the blade was yanked out of his hands. “Disarmed.” A grin was on his face.

“Am I?” Daisuke cursed as he rolled to the side to miss the floating blade. He blocked and climbed to his feet.

His hand rose as he growled out, “Dark!” A rift opened behind him as a clawed hand reached out. Soon a large body pulled out and shook. It roared as the dog like dragon ran at Caelan. As it ran past him Daisuke disappeared. Caelan’s sword flew to him as he ran towards the large animal. With one swing the animal was gone with a puff of smoke. Daisuke appeared behind Caelan. There was a clang and then a hiss of pain.

Caelan stepped back as Daisuke he clutched his side. He glanced at his hand and chuckled. The last hit had been worse than he thought. Fingers closed as he sighed. With his weapons in both hands he took a defensive stance. “You’re still a hardass Caelan.”

He ran at Daisuke. Swords hissed and clanged as Daisuke blocked each attack. It was taking everything on his part to keep from losing it. Caelan’s sword wrapped around one of his in a way that it disarmed him. With one sword in hand a sigh came from Daisuke. “You’d think you’d be stronger by now Daisuke.”

“Fuck you.” He shot forward and started to attack. The short sword clanged as he quickly shifted to roll the blow off his sword. Daisuke turned and using the force of his momentum disarmed Caelan. He stepped forward with a quick movement slammed his fist in Caelan’s gut. The red eyed man stumbled back. The sword was dropped as Daisuke did a quick round house knocking Caelan to the ground. Before his could get to his feet a hand grabbed his arm. There was a loud crack as the bone snapped. “Looks like a bone broke.”

Caelan gritted his teeth and sung back. The side of his hand cuffed Daisuke in the face knocking him off him. Rolling over his foot kicked out. The older brunette snagged that leg a loud crack followed. Reaching inside his shirt as Daisuke lunged to break his neck his hand found the cool smooth object. There was a flash of silver and Daisuke grunted in pain. With a quick shove the older brunette dropped to the ground as a shout was heard.

Onyx eye caught sight of Akira scrambling to his feet. When did he wake up? He looked at Caelan who was standing. “How the fuck are you standing?” His eyes caught sight of the bottle swinging from his arm. “Shit…” With both hands he ripped the blade out of his gut. “Ow, the really hurt!” Rolling to his feet he ran at Caelan with the small dagger. He held the blade so it was along his arm and sliced up. Some of Caelan’s long hair was snagged and fell to the ground.

Caelan kept stepping back dodging each attack. His hand shot out to grab Daisuke’s arm. Daisuke swung with his other, that one was caught. He turned his head at the sight of Akira. “Do you really want him to save you? Seems pretty weak if you ask me.”

“No one’s asking you!” He turned and growled, “Stay there!”

Akira shook his head, “Like hell!”

“It’s a trap!” He lifted his legs up and slammed his feet into Caelan’s chest. The grip loosened as he brought his knee up into Caelan’s chin. Dropping to the ground Daisuke kicked out his foot and tripped Caelan. As the man fell he took both fists and slammed them into Caelan causing him to fly a few feet before skidding to a stop. He dropped to the ground when he saw Akira run over to him, “NO don’t!” He watched as something rippled the air and Akira was knocked back. Zev caught the brunette. Daisuke gave a sigh of relief as he stood. He walked over to Caelan who hadn’t moved since he was knocked away.

Looking up he gave a sigh. The rain felt good against his heated skin. As the rain ran over his body he turned to find Akira being helped up by Zev. A smile crossed his face.


Akira turned to see what was going on with his dad. Looking over he found him looking at him. The black marks were fading from his face. He stiffened and then started running. “Turn around!” Daisuke didn’t get all the way around when Caelan’s sword went through his back and stuck out the front. He took his hands and grabbed the blade. Gritting his teeth he pushed it back out. Reaching behind he pulled it out the rest of the way. “Shit…” He dropped to his knees. “Fuck… Ellen next time… specify when to watch back…” Onyx eyes looked at his hands as they pressed at the hole in his gut. Blood seeped out over his hands and he was vaguely aware of the blood dripping down his back.

Looking over he saw Caelan standing. He growled as he stood. His body swayed slightly. Then his shirt came off. The two black wings stretched out. He ran as he got closer he gave a slight jump. With a swipe of his wings he shot forward and slammed his shoulder into Caelan. Daisuke gave a hiss of pain as two hands grabbed his wing. Then he let out a choked scream as there was a snap. He fell to the ground limp from the pain. There was another crack and he bit down on Caelan’s leg. Caelan swore and stunned Daisuke. The older brunette flopped to the ground.

Akira pulled out his spear and swung at Caelan. He snagged the top of the spear. Turning he sent Akira flying through the air. Flipping over in midair his own wings spread out and he righted himself. Once his feet touched the ground he rushed forward once again. This time Caelan grabbed the spear. He pulled the brunette forward and brought his hand down on the back of his neck. He picked him up just as Zev latched onto his leg. “Damn mutt.” A swift kick to the head knock Zev away. He stumbled back and growled. “Want him! Go get him.”

Zev growled and lunged at Caelan when he tossed Akira’s limp body towards a hole. He shot off after Akira. Akira hit the ground and he slid across the ground. His hands gripped the edge. Looking down he saw the seven story drop. Caelan appeared at the edge in front of Zev. With a wave of his hand Zev flew back. The brunette scrabbled to get his footing. His wings flexed before he could get himself up a booted heel kicked him in the head. His hands released when another kick landed on his head again.

Zev pushed himself up and screamed when he saw Akira’s hands disappear from the edge. He ran to the edge. Looking down he saw Akira laying ay the bottom not moving. His hands gripped at his head. “No. no. no. nononono.” Caelan walked away a cold laugh caused Zev to stiffen. His body shook as he watched for movement from Akira. His body wasn’t moving. ‘Move please move…’

Turning around he watched as Caelan walked over to Daisuke’s body. He rolled Daisuke over on to his back with the heel of his shoe. A growl formed in the back of his throat. The red eyes man gave another cold laugh. “Give it up mutt. They’re both finished run along with your tail tucked back to your flea bitten pack.” He turned and found a large black growling at him. “You want to end you life too.” Sky blue eye became a midnight blue. A flash of lightning lit the area. The wolf stepped forward.

A snarling bark came from the wolf. His head tipped back and a howled. Cutting through the loud thunder that roared a few seconds earlier.

Keir’s head snapped up. “Levana!” He had felt it slip. Zev’s mind was gone. “Zev…”

“I know it was bound to happen.” He stared at her and she smiled. “Don’t worry he’ll be safe. Be ready you all need to leave in an hour.” She looked at Zero. “You're going with them.” The younger brunette pointed at himself and then whimpered at the nodded.

An inch of water covered the ground that he laid on. Gray eyes that matched the sky stared unseeingly up at it. A spear lay next to him only an inch from his hand. That hand gave a twitch. He couldn’t move. It hurt.

He had to move. Move. Move!

It was cold.

Get up!

The sound of the rain falling around him grew quiet.

Get. Up!

His body went lax and everything grew dark. No… A howl sliced through the silence and he gasped in air. ‘Zev…’

He heard laughter. “Are you going to give in now!?”

Gray eyes opened as he sat up. Looking below him he saw darkness. Water covered the window. Standing his looked around. “Coward! You should just let me take your body.”

“Like hell.”

“You’re dying your body’s mine.”

“Where the fuck are you?” His growl had the voice laughing. There was a cracking sound.

“Turn around!” Whipping around he came to a stop. A mirror was sitting there. His chest clenched as he looked around slightly. The mirror never leaving his peripheral vision. Mirrors, man they’ll be the death of him one day. Walking closer he found himself looking back.

He rolled his eyes. It was just himself. “Just my reflection really why am I so freaked out by mirrors lately?” Turning, he looked around to get a better look at his surrounds. “Am I dead or what?”

Akira didn’t see the hand that reached out for him till he was yanked back against the mirror. A sharp object pressed against his neck. “Hello Fallen Angel. Oh wait never mind you’ve given that up.” He hissed as the blade sliced into his cheek.

“Who the hell are you?”

“Take a look.” He was shoved forward and his foot twisted to kick back. As he swung his foot back around it was blocked by a forearm and a hand gripped it. The head looked up. His eyes went wide as was he shoved back off balance. Akira stumbled slightly and watched as his reflection stepped out of the mirror.

“What…?” His reflection brought his elbow up and broke the glass causing the shards to rain down to the grass. “What the hell are you?”

“I is me but you is me. Me is you only when you’re dead. Got it?” The reflection threw the knife at him. He dove to the side and landed hard on the water covered glass. Bare feet walked across the glass surface. His body moved to stand only to have a foot collide with his side. The force was strong enough to send him rolling then he slid a few feet.

When his body finally slid to a stop atop the glass he was soaked from the two inches of water on the glass. He coughed and shook his head. “Fuck…”

“Hmmm really you should just die. I will finally be able to be free.” Akira climbed to his feet. He shook his head. “Fine. I’ll just finish it myself.” The copy rushed forward as Akira went for his spear only to find it gone.

“Shit!” He quickly crossed his arms in front of his face to block the drop kick. His arms pushed up to throw the copy off balance. Only it didn’t work as well when he flipped over onto his hand. A foot swung out at him and he caught it. His own foot shot out to knock out the copy’s arms. Once the body crumpled it tucked and rolled and then jumped up.

Fists soon followed after. Making him back up as he tried to fend them off. In a move of desperation he slammed his shoulder into the copy’s body. They both rolled and Akira managed to flip over onto his feet. He stood and wiped at his face.

The copy staggered to his feet. “Okay, let’s make a deal.” A spear appeared next to the copy. “You win I’ll show you the door to your memories. You lose and I get your body.” A grin spread across that face. “Well?”

A weapon clattered onto the ground at his feet. He crouched his eyes never leaving that copy of himself. His hand closed around the spear and the copy disappeared. “You’re not taking me from him!” He whipped around in time to block only to jump back as a foot came out at him. Akira swung his spear out as the foot pulled away. It was knocked back by the copy’s spear as he twisted to the side. The clanging of metal on metal rang through the area. The each of them blocked or countered only to block again.

The brunette stumbled back as he barely missed the spear. It came down at him again and he flipped over. He sat crouched spear out to his side. How do you win against yourself? His eyes watched as he once again was thrown into blocking and fending of attacks. How do you fight against someone who knows every one of your tricks? The only way to win is if he wasn’t himself. He managed to block an attack to his head. What would anyone else do in this situation? He stopped and smirked.

His wings appeared and he shot up into the air. “No you don’t!” The copy sprouted wings and followed.

Akira dropped his spear as he flipped over. His heel was blocked and he shifted his foot to gain leverage. Pushing back off the copy’s spear he dove at him. He grabbed the spear then slammed his shoulder into the copy. With a quick tug he tossed the spear to the side. Both were now weaponless.

He shot towards the ground. The copy followed. As he flipped over he landed in a crouch. Looking up he saw the copy. Rolling to the side there was a loud crack as his copy slammed into the water covered window. This time his foot shot out to attack the copy. They blocked and he jump into the air only to be followed. Once he was high enough he looked back. The damn copy disappeared again, “Gone! Where did he go!?”

He heard it. A smirk appeared on his face. “Good.” He flipped back as the heel missed. Akira snagged the foot and tossed him down. Then he let his wings disappear as he dropped he folded his knee. It slammed into his copy’s back and both fell. He wrapped his arm up under his neck and legs. They fell faster. At the last second Akira pulled his wings out as the body slammed into the glass.

The cracks spread further and then he crouched. Pulling his fist up it hit the spider webbing glass causing it to shatter. He jumped up only to be snagged and dragged down. His hands grabbed at the glass. He let out a hiss as the jagged edges cut into his hands. Looking down he growled. “I’ll take you with me then!” He could hear a ringing sound as all the glass sat there floating.

“Let go!” His foot slammed into his copy’s head. That hand let go and he fell. Akira scrambled up onto the glass as the ringing got louder. He was sitting on a solid part when the floating glass slammed back into place with a loud pop. Then something thudded against it. He watched as his copy banged on the glass. He stopped to look somewhere then paled. A large black shadow snatched him off the glass. “Whoa. Talk about fucked up.”

There was a click behind him and he jerked around his fists up. He glanced around a door was a couple feet from him. Walking over he looked at the door. Akira stepped around it and found nothing. Standing back in front of it he tipped his head. His hand reached out. It pressed against the door and it swung open. It was dark on the other side. He took a breath and walked in.

As the door slammed shut he jumped away from it only to trip over his own feet. A bright light flooded his senses. “shit…” Slowly opening his eyes he stepped back. The room was a blank… and white. Just white. He moved over to a wall and touched it.

/ He stood up and looked at Akira, “Only you know, it being your mind and all.” The doctor tapped his own head, “You know the code to unlocking the lock.”/

He scowled, “Code what the hell I just want to remember.” He voice was soft then he looked up his mind made up. “I want to fucking remember! I want to know what happened to me!!” Then he was falling.

When he stopped he was floating. His eyes opened and he was shocked at what he could see. He was flouting over the pit area. Turning he watched as Zev let out a howl. His large black form charged at Caelan. He knocked the man down and tried to rip his throat out. Caelan had his hands pressed against Zev’s neck trying to hold his snapping jaws away. There was a flash of metal. He shouted. Nothing came out. He screamed and nothing still came out. He looked around. His dad was lying still on the ground. Blood was pooling around him.

Too much blood. Zev let out a loud yelp as the knife sliced into his muzzle. His claws sank in Caelan’s chest. Causing the man to hiss in pain. Then teeth sank deep into his shoulder. The wolf shook his head causing Caelan’s shoulder to pop out of place. That knife plunged into Zev’s shoulder. With a sharp twist Zev snarled as he jerked away. His wolf form limped away as smoke wisped up from the wound on his shoulder.

A sword flew to Caelan as he waved an arm. Zev was knocked back his form slid across the ground. The wolf tried to stand. That when Akira saw the larger wound down Zev’s front. The blood was still flowing. He dropped only to try to stand. The tip of the sword pressed against Zev’s neck as the wolf growled at him. Runes glinted along the blade. A swift kick knocked the wolf down. Dazed he whined at the pain that exploded through his head. His body dropped back to the ground.

He gave a shout but there was no sound. That bastard was not going to take him. He will not roll over and let that bastard fuck him over like he did those years before. He was no one’s toy!

Akira crashed into a solid ground and let out a groan. Shit that had hurt! Then his mind was assaulted by a blinding heat. He rolled over and screamed. His voice cracked from the force of the scream. Fingers dug into his head. God stop its hurt. Stop. Stop! STOP!

His back arched as his head pressed against the ground. He opened his eyes to see what looked like images flicker past his face. The pain. His body hurt all over. Then it grew cold. The blinding heat seemed to cool off as his body grew colder. Tears slipped out of his eyes when he saw the last memory. “Be strong, Akira. May there be light on your darkest nights.”

It felt like something had broken as warmth enveloped him. Like when a damn that holds back water finally gives way. That’s what just happened whatever was hold it back finally broke and everything washed over him. Pupils shrank and shifted into slits as stormy gray paled to a light gray. His body stood. He swayed slightly and then his head snapped up to the sky. The spear on the ground floated up to him. A smirk slid onto his face. One that would make the strongest warrior run screaming like a little girl. He ran at the wall.


The sword’s tip pressed against the wolf’s neck. “With you I’ll finally break him.” Red eyes widened as he whipped around. Something wasn’t right. He stiffened when a hand grabbed the edge of the pit. A head appeared next. A single black mark sat under pale gray eyes on the left side of his face. His feet touched the ground. A second passed. It was enough time for Caelan to grab the vial hanging from his hand. He drank the rest of it just as a shock wave of energy ripped across the ground.

It was blocked and his injuries let off a smoke as they healed. Once they were fully closed he sent out one just as strong. Akira knocked it away. He walked across the grass. The ground cracked making the land shift.

One second he was there the next his spear was being blocked by Caelan. He brought his foot around and it landed. Caelan flew to the side. He slid flipped and landed on his feet. Two large black wings appeared ripping out of the back of the shirt he was wearing. He took to the air as large chucks of land rose into the air. Akira ran after by jumping from one to the other quickly moving. His wings flexed and spread.

Red eyes had a hard time staying on the brunette. Then he vanished. He whipped around to block the spear. It clanged and then a hiss of metal followed. They clashed. Metal knocking against metal. Sparks glinted every now and then as they parried, countered and attacked. He pulled out his knife and slashed up. A grunt came from Akira as he covered the left half his face. A deep cut went from above his eye brow to his upper cheekbone. Blood oozed and dripped down his face.

Gray eyes narrowed to mere slits in anger. He let out a growl as heat ignited the air. His spear lashed out quickly and snagged Caelan’s upper arm as the man tried to block the weapon. Akira jumped back onto one of the floating lands as he felt a soft tug at the back of his mind. As he dodged a ball of fire he reached out to that tug. His feet left the floating ground as he jumped forward to attack again.


He shivered as something warm filled his body. “Akira…” Sounds of fighting reached his ears as the rain pour around him. He opened weary blue eyes. His whole body hurt and the rain felt like needles being shoved into his skin. He swallowed only to gag at the taste of blood in his mouth. Zev rolled over as he dry heaved and shook. What had happened? Everything flooded back and he sat up. “Akira!” He felt a soothing in the back of his mind. The smile on his face was of relief. He was alive. Alive. He looked up to see him. Akira was standing on a floating chunk of land. There was a sharp pain across his chest. Looking down he was shocked. His wound was closing. He didn’t heal that fast when attacked with a rune weapon.

Caelan was further in the air in front of the brunette, then he shot forward sword pulled back to attack. His eyes swept the area and he found Daisuke on the ground not moving. He stumbled to his feet as he rushed over. The smell of blood was thicker around him. “Shit. Shit.” He knelt down and searched for a pulse. A brief smile found its way on his face as he felt a weak pulse. It was there but barely.

Zev looked up as light filled the air. Lightning was still splitting through the sky. He didn’t like that Akira was so close. His eyes watched as the fight kept up. It looked like Akira was winning. He cheered him on silently as he watched.

He was tired. Looking down at Daisuke he gave a small smile. “One hell of a fight and your missing it.”


Akira watched as Caelan tried to lob a few balls of fire at him. He smacked them away or sent them back. The red eyed man was getting frantic as Akira kept landing hits that were damaging. He knocked him off balance long enough to plunge his spear into the man chest. He then lifted the body up and threw Caelan’s body to the ground using his spear.

As he stepped down on the grass he tipped his head to the side. Walking over to him he stood looking down. The man was breathing shallow. Blood was pooling around the body and then a wicked smile appeared. Then he heard it a soft click. His eyes saw the hand bomb roll away. He reacted just as the bomb went off. Zev let out a shout that was cover by the loud explosion as everything lit up. The shock wave sent out rocks and dirt and burning heat followed. The floating islands fell to the ground from where they were in the air. He covered Daisuke’s body as something smacked him in the head and it went dark.
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The rest will be following soon. Need to get them looked over sorry it’s a little late… better late than never right? Oh yeah remember that mirror thing Akira was going through. That is why.
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