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Kiyo Nakamoto

Kiyo Nakamoto Episode Twenty-Three: Kiyomi VS. Kaji, Collision of Love

(Aiko runs up to them in a panic. Her breathing is really heavy.)

Eli: Where did you come from?

Aiko: Guys, I kinda made a tiny little mistake.

Jiro: (Walks up to the group) What kinda trouble are you gonna get us into this time?

Aiko: Well… you see. (Pokes index fingers together) I kinda said some stuff to make Kaji mad and- he’s kind of on his way here to kill us now.

Kaji: You all should’ve never come here.

(Kaji is standing a distance from the group.)

Kaji: I only want what’s best for the world. I cannot allow any of you to continue on living! This will be the day your souls cross the twilight and enter the depths of the world beyond! I truly loved you, Kiyomi, but love is only eternal in death.

Kiyomi: So you’re going to kill me because of a mistake you made?

Kaji: How much do you know about my mistake?

Kiyomi: I know everything. I know that you are the cause of this plague. I followed you to your palace and heard everything you and that woman were talking about. (Devilish grin) I am as quiet and vigilant as wind itself. Like wind, I am everywhere. I know everything, see everything, hear everything. You can’t keep any secrets from me.

Kaji: From now on, we fight to the death. I will not rest until all of you are dead, but I must have a one-on-one with Kiyomi. You’ll always be the true love of my life. You are special to me. And that is why I want to fight you using our full power.

Kiyomi: Then we shall. I can’t say the same for Kiyo, but when I was only 8 years old and Rayna saved me from Phantom, she taught me a special technique. Well she helped me learn to master a technique I was teaching myself already. Phantom has the ability to phase through things, yet I’m still able to make contact with him. I can make contact with you as well.

Kaji: Either way, I cannot allow you to kill me. I must live to assure this plague stays within the dome.

(Outside the dome)

(Kiyo stands outside of the dome with a serious look on his face. His attitude is calm yet very threatening. Nini crawls out of his shirt and onto Kiyo’s shoulder.)

Kiyo: I can feel Kiyomi and Kaji preparing for a fierce battle. I know me and the others have only been through a few fights, but I feel this fight will be the most intense. For today… we fight not only for ourselves, but for the fate of the world.

(Kiyomi and Kaji stand about 20 feet from each other. They glare into each others’ eyes without a single blink. They just stare and stare at each other. They stare with no movement, not even a twitch in their muscles. Eli, Aiko, and Jiro stare in anticipation. The wind begins to blow softly.)

Aiko: (Whispers to Jiro) What are they doing?

Jiro: They’re waiting for the right time to strike. Kaji and Kiyomi have a powerful bond which they kept amongst themselves for a long while. Now that the two of them understand each other’s feelings, they realize how important they are to one another. As I speak in this very moment, the two of them are mentally detaching themselves from their feelings so they can fight to kill.

Aiko: Oh, so that’s why they’re just standing there like frozen frogs.

Jiro: Oh, and they’re also waiting for a starting signal.

Eli: I’M ON IT!

(Eli slams his palms into the ground and a huge piece of boulder sticks out. Eli slams both arms into the boulder then throws it up in the air. When it comes down, Eli hits it with an uppercut and smashes the boulder to pieces. Eli lands on his feet and all of the pieces of the boulder fall around him. It remains silent for 5 seconds. A small chunk of the boulder falls and very lightly hits the ground between Kaji and Kiyomi. Kiyomi shoots out a tornado of wind from her palm to blow dust at Kaji. Kaji creates a poison gas tornado to impact hers. The two of them continue to press their tornadoes together. Kiyomi’s tornado turns the same color purple as Kaji’s. Two giant hands of poison come out from the sides of Kiyomi’s tornado and stretch out. The arms go around the empty dirt battlefield and turn into a wall of poison clouds. Kiyomi releases her tornado and watches her back as she turns around. Directly ahead of her, Kaji leans against the clouds of purple poison gas. He grins at Kiyomi then puts one hand into the cloud. He pulls out a sparkling black and purple orb of energy. His legs turn into poison clouds and they extend high into the air. Kaji points the orb at Kiyomi and a Gatling of poisonous bullets shoot out as Kiyomi with an amazing speed. Kiyomi quickly gets on one knee, touches her five fingertips together, and then points them all at Kaji’s poison bullets. Her fingertips glow green and 10 very powerful arrows of glowing green air shoot. The arrows run through the poisonous bullets like nothing and head directly for Kaji. Kaji gets an intense look on his face and he uses the sphere in his hand to turn it into a huge black and purple beam of energy. The blast is larger than the sphere itself. He completely disintegrates Kiyomi’s arrows. At the last second, Kiyomi uses her wind power to launch herself in the air. Kiyomi looks down at the impact of the blast. Kaji comes out of nowhere from the front of her and slams his forearm into her neck. The two of them are falling to the ground very quickly and Kiyomi is desperately trying to get free. Kaji and Kiyomi both take a very lethal crash into the ground. Kaji’s body turns into gas on impact and Kiyomi is smashed into the dirt. She lies on her back in a lot of pain. Kaji’s body reforms. He slowly walks over toward Kiyomi’s body and stands over her.)

Kaji: If you continue on with this foolish determination to defeat me, you will only find your efforts to be in vain.

(Kiyomi struggles to get up. She is on her hands and knees in pain with her eyes closed and a smile on her face.)

Kaji: Save yourself the suffering and just die a noble death. Know that your surrender will only aid the assurance of keeping this world safe. The plague is within you, meaning… You threaten the world with extinction. You die, and you will no longer be a threat.

Kiyomi: (Grins) You claim you love me, yet… You don’t know what it is I desire most in my life. (Stands up straight with her side facing Kaji) I have no desire of genocide. I have no desire for saving the life here in this world. I only desire to resurrect those who were amongst the innocent that have lost their lives by my hands. I also desire to make up for the lost time I’ve spent away from my brother. I owe him for ten years (Turns to face Kaji). So you see, Kaji, I refuse to let myself fall by the hands of foe or friend. I will remain alive for all eternity if I have too, all for the sake of being by my brother’s side. Until the day he dies, I will always be his soul protector! I will be his guardian angel!

Kaji: You speak deep words, my love. Argue against your cause of living I will not. But unfortunately, my best efforts must be attempted to save this world. Please understand this is no personal vendetta against you.

Kiyomi: Preventing me from carrying on my destiny to protect my brother makes it personal for me. I promise you, Kaji, today will be the day you die!

(Kiyomi forces her palm forward toward Kaji. Instantly, a small powerful blast of air shoots a hole through Kaji’s chest. His head faces toward the ground and his body takes one step back. He stands still for a very long 3 seconds. He stands straight and he moves his head up face Kiyomi again. Kiyomi punches at Kaji’s face and the gust of air makes his head form into gas and disappear. His body then forms and completely covers Kiyomi’s body, accept for her face. Kaji reforms his body over Kiyomi’s, but his head forms out from the side of Kiyomi’s neck on the left side. Kiyomi shows no fear. She stares straight ahead with her battle face still on.)

Kaji: What most individuals struggle with is the taming of one’s self-conscious mind. By taming your own spirit and mind; you are able to tam your own body. I’ve successfully acquired the ability to do just those things. Yet I struggle everyday to disconnect my spiritual connection to my physical body. (Closes eyes and smiles) If I am able to do just that, then I shall be free of this mortal world and move on to the world of death.

Kiyomi: So death is what you wish to have embrace you? Allow me to be the doorway to your desire. Death is knocking through me… and I think It’s time to let him in. (Grins)

Kaji: If only I had the key to welcome him in, my love… (Sighs)

(Kaji’s body forms into purple poison gas. He has a startled look on his face. Kiyomi keeps her breath held. Kaji’s poison-gas body begins to spin around her entire body. His head struggles to stay on her neck, but after a few seconds gets sucked into the spinning gas of poison. The gas spins faster and faster. Kiyomi raises her hand up to her face and a small baseball-sized orb of spinning wind energy begins to suck in Kaji’s entire body. When his entire body is in the orb the energy continues to glow greenish-white.)

Kiyomi: Kaji, if you die… the poison that is your body will not seize to exist; for it will only… (Closes eyes) Grow stronger and cause harm to its people. (Opens eyes) As long as evil remains in this world, so will you. The only way to end this is if you learn to control your new power. So you make a choice right now, Kaji!

(Kiyomi’s left hand is at her waist. She forms a giant Kaze Sword.)

Kiyomi: Are you sure death is what you wish? This sword I posses in my hand is made from my Kotoda energy and the wind itself. Even though your body is unable to be contacted, this sword is able to negate your immunity. So you see, Kaji… I am able to kill you. And I will do just that! As long as you stay trapped within this orb, your fate is literally in my hands.

(Eli, Jiro, and Aiko are closely watching from a distance.)

Eli: I never knew how scary Kiyomi could be. Boy am I glad she’s on our side. I thought Kaji was pretty much un-killable, but she blew my theory out of the water.

Jiro: Remember, Eli, a fight is never over ‘till it’s over. Do not assume when or how the fight ends; just watch closely and after the storm has passed, you will know the truth.

Eli: Wow, way to go wise old man on me, Jiro. I’m only 11; let me have my fun and don’t ruin the battle for me!

Jiro: Well if you weren’t so oblivious then maybe the fight wouldn’t be ruined for you.

Eli: (Angry) How about I ruin you face!?

Jiro: (Defensive) How about I cut yours in two!?

Aiko: (Calm and serious attitude) Stop fighting you two.

Eli: (Confused) What’s up, Aiko; why the serious attitude?

Aiko: Kiyomi doesn’t understand the way Kaji’s ability works. His power comes from negative energy. That means, even if Kiyomi successfully kills Kaji, the evil in this world will bring him back. You too boys are so silly for not figuring that out.

Jiro: So how do we successfully kill Kaji then, Aiko?

Aiko: We need to find Princess Sasha. Sasha can cure the plague that’s infected everyone in the city. That means Sasha can cure Kaji’s negative energy that creates the plague. The only way Kaji can be killed is if his body is completely destroyed and Sasha cures all traces of Kaji’s energy creating the plague. If there’s no energy or body of Kaji’s; there’s no way he can heal and come back to life.

Jiro: Sasha shouldn’t be more than a few hours away, but I’m afraid I don’t know which direction she’s in.

Aiko: That’s fine. There’s a girl watching the battle from the northwest of our current position. I understand she has the ability to morph into any animal and acquire most of their characteristics. She doesn’t know I’ve spotted her and most likely I’m sure you haven’t either. Now here’s what we do… once we get her to agree to help us out, we use Sasha’s scent to track her. That girl can morph into (Cute voice and closes her eyes) a cute little puppy (Serious attitude again) and sniff out Sasha’s location.

Jiro: Ok, so how do we get her to play on our team?

Aiko: That’s the hard part so… (Cute voice and smile) You guys figure it out! And if you don’t, then we’ll all die! Kiyomi will soon die from exhaustion, so you two better think fast!

Eli: (Panicking) I’M NOT GOOD UNDER PRESSURE!

Jiro: (Slaps Eli in the face and holds him by the collar) You will be today! Today you become a part of something bigger than yourself. You may be considered a hero for your actions today, or maybe even a true warrior who was willing to sacrifice everything for the future of mankind. Show come courage and do whatever you can to become the warrior you so desperately want to be! (Releases Eli)

(Eli looks down and hides his face.)

Eli: Are you telling me this because you really care about my ambition, or are you telling me because you’re scared that today you may die?

Jiro: (Has a straight face) … Does it matter? Either way, you know what I say is true- You must find the courage within yourself to become a true warrior and be willing to put your life on the line.

Eli: I suppose you’re right… Thanks, Jiro; I really needed that push. (Looks up and smiles at Jiro)

Jiro: (Angry) Don’t smile at me; start filling that thought bubble of yours with ideas!

Eli: (Solutes) Aye, Aye, Sir!

(Kiyomi tosses the orb high into the air. Kiyomi holds her Kaze Sword like a baseball bat. She gets into a batter’s positions. As she patiently waits for the orb to get closer, her sword begins to glow brighter. The air around Kiyomi begins to rapidly suck into her sword. The sword does not get bigger, but grows in strength and power. The orb is falling faster and faster. Kiyomi gets a better grip. The orb gets closer; sweat drips down her face. When the orb gets about 20 feet off the ground, it bursts! Kaji stands in mid-air with a nervous look on his face. The power that was within the orb that burst attracts to Kiyomi’s feet and pushes her up in the air toward Kaji. Kiyomi quickly releases her left hand from the sword. Kaji is still standing in mid-air with a nervous look. Kiyomi has an intense look on her face. Small tears fall from her right eye and disintegrate into her sword. Everything moves in slow motion. Kiyomi wraps her left arm around Kaji’s body. She embraces the warmth from the body of the man she loves. Her eyes close. Her right arm is used to jam the sword into his chest and through his heart. Everything moves fast again. Kiyomi and Kaji both slam into the dirt. Kiyomi continues to lie on top of Kaji; her face buried into the right side of his neck. Her body shivers but she desperately tried to hold her tears back. Blackish blood is coughed out from Kaji’s mouth. He sounds like he’s actually in pain and dying… But he’s at peace with his death. He rests his left hand on the back of Kiyomi’s head.)

Kaji: Kiyomi…

(Kiyomi ignores him and continues to shiver and hold her tears back.)

Kaji: Kiyomi, it’s okay…

Kiyomi: Shut up… I don’t want to hear your voice… Don’t let me hear your voice! I…

Kaji: (Closes his eyes and smiles) It’s okay to admit it.

(Kiyomi’s eyes leak with tears of great sorrow. She can no longer hold anything in, yet she desperately tries to. Her efforts are clearly not working.)

Kiyomi: I… love you way too much. I’m sorry I hurt you; please forgive me.

(Kiyomi’s sword goes away. The tear that disintegrated into it reappears and falls into Kaji’s damaged heart. Kiyomi embraces Kaji tighter and just continues to cry nonstop.)

(Outside of the city)

(Kiyo and Nini are outside of the dome sitting in the dirt. Kiyo’s back is on the glass. Kiyo has a serious look on his face. He looks up at the storm clouds; lightning roar, and heavy rain begins to fall. Kiyo continues to look into the sky. Rain falls down his face.)

Kiyo: I feel your pain, Kiyomi… I understand what’s it’s like to lose someone you love. (Looks down at the ground) I will never forget her…

(A tear slowly falls down is left eye. Nini jumps on Kiyo’s lap and licks the tear off. Kiyo looks at Nini and Nini closes her eyes and “Ahs” at him. Kiyo smiles back.)

Kiyo: You’re right; I do need to stop messing around. The truth is I could get passed this dome if I really wanted to but I like to see the fun in things and procrastinate. Plus, my team needs to have a taste of Kaji’s power. They need an idea of the strength future enemies will posses. (Pets Nini) And as their leader, it’s my job to know the skills of my team. I’m sure none of them will die, but if they do, Sasha will help cure them. I just have to find her first. (Quickly stands up) Alright! Let’s do this! Mizuki is circling above the dome trying to find his way in. Maybe I can send him out to go find Sasha and tell her where we are. Yeah…

(In the city)

(Kelsey stands behind some rubble and watches Kiyomi and Kaji.)

Kelsey: (Disappointed) Ah man; is that it?! I always thought Kaji would’ve died some big historical way! This bites. I can’t believe he went out like that.

(Kelsey hears a tiny pebble fall behind her a few feet away. She turns around quickly. She gets her battle face on. At the angle of her feet, she stands and takes cautious steps. One… Two… She stops in the middle of her third step forward then brings her foot back so both of her feet are at the spot of her second step. Two different pair of legs stands behind Kelsey. From a different view, Aiko stands behind her with a kunai held to Kelsey’s throat.)

Kelsey: Who are you?!

(Aiko slits through Kelsey’s throat a little bit ‘till her skin is penetrated and some blood comes out.)

Kelsey: Ah!

Aiko: (Dark-minded) I want you to be quiet and listen to me. I do have a bloodlust; once I see blood, I can’t help but to indulge and stab my victim multiple times till blood sprays and consumes my very flesh. I will not hesitate to kill you. Now here’s what I need for you to do.

(Outside of the city)

(Joseph and Sabrina both walk up to Kiyo. Joseph rests his back of the glass dome and crosses his arms. He looks up at the sky and the rain stops.)

Joseph: I’ve always loved the rain. But you know what I’ve always loved more? Showing off my power!

Sabrina: Hostile-looking enemies were seen down the trail.

Kiyo: Can’t you handle them yourselves? Right now, I plan to fight Kaji.

Joseph: I actually know these guys. They’re assassins. They go by the names Zazu, Serenade, and Nissa. By the serious look on your face and the absence of words I’m guessing you know these three?

Kiyo: My team and I had a very interesting encounter with them not too long ago. The three of us cannot take them on ourselves. We need to find someplace to hide for the time being.

Joseph: Now, now, Kiyo; I thought you were one to help your friends when they were in need.

Kiyo: What are you talking about?

Joseph: The three assassins seem to have Princess Sasha as prisoner. Locks, chains, you name it.

Kiyo: Darn it! (Thinking) Looks like I’m gonna be in for the fight of my life. Sasha’s power is a gift. And I must do all I can to protect that gift! (Turns and talks to Joseph) I suppose there’s no way around it then; we’ll have to engage a full force attack. Holding back is not an option in a battle like this. Never forget that.

Sabrina: I’ll lead you to where they are.

(Sabrina turns around and starts walking.)

Kiyo: (Turns to Joseph) Well, you coming to join the fun or what?

Joseph: (Grins) I’m right behind you.

Kiyo: Alright, don’t fall too far behind, slowpoke.

(Kiyo runs to catch up to Sabrina. Joseph takes a few steps forward and stares at Kiyo with a menacing grin as he’s running to Sabrina. Kiyo’s body comes to a sudden stop.)

Kiyo: What the… Why can’t I move? What’s going on?

(Sabrina takes three tiny steps toward Kiyo and stands in front of him.)

Sabrina: It’s nothing personal, Kiyo, but you are slowing me down. My sister’s soul is wondering off somewhere and you stand here goofing around like it’s some joke.

(Two hands slap and rest on Kiyo’s shoulders from behind. Joseph peaks his head out from behind Kiyo’s right shoulder.)

Joseph: If I kill you and obtain your Kotoda power, there will be no more need for you to exist in this world. I will take your place and escort Sabrina to the Castle of Darkness. With just the two of us, the goal will be done faster.

Kiyo: (Smiles) Give me your best shot; I’m not afraid of you.

Joseph: That’s too bad; the fear in the eyes of my victims is what I enjoy most!

(Joseph uses his telekinesis to throw Kiyo high into the air. Joseph grins and puts his hands in his pockets. He uses his mind to pull Kiyo down with extreme force. Kiyo slams into the ground and the grounds shatters on impact. Kiyo lies down in pain; unable to move.)

Joseph: (Kneels down to Kiyo) Still conscious I see. Hmph, oh well, I’ll just have to use one of my other “talents”.

(Joseph puts his hand on Kiyo’s chest. Kiyo’s eyes open wide and his entire body freezes within an instant. Joseph and Sabrina stand over Kiyo’s frozen body. Sabrina is emotionless as always and Joseph has a grim smile on his face. He gets excited from the anticipation of taking a brand new ability.)

Joseph: I’m not sure you wanna be here while I do my thing; it gets pretty messy?

Sabrina: How exactly does the process of taking abilities work?

Joseph: By understanding their mind and body; the brain and heart. At least that’s what I did when I killed your father.

Sabrina: But you didn’t have to kill me and you obtained my abilities. How were you able to do that?

(Joseph pauses for a second then kneels down to Kiyo’s frozen body.)

Joseph: Because you and I were once in love. At least, I was in love with you anyway. And that love is what connected me to your very soul. And that connection allowed me to understand your body and obtain your gift.

Sabrina: So it’s possible for you to obtain powers without killing.

Joseph: Give the girl a prize; that’s correct.

Sabrina: So then why do you do it? Why do you kill? You say that you kill because you want power and control, but you don’t need to kill other people to have those things.

Joseph: It’s like you said: I kill because I need control. Since when do you care anyway? You’ve been disconnected from your emotions for I don’t know how long.

Sabrina: I’m only thinking of Jane and you that. We may be slowed down right now, but we do need Kiyo and his entire team. We need more than just power and we need more than one person if we are to make it to the castle without harm.

Joseph: Your feet are almost as cold as frozen Kiyo’s here. At the very last minute you change your mind about our plan. Sorry, but I need this. I must obtain Kiyo’s power.

Sabrina: I’ve said all I could. I’m continuing on the trail now. Catch up to me after you’ve finished.

(Sabrina turns around and walks away. Joseph is filled with doubt and he is conflicted by his hidden morals. A small flaming ball comes out of nowhere and slams Joseph in the face. Joseph rolls back in the dirt a few feet. He gets on one knee and looks at what hit him. Nini stands before him growling. Her fur sways in the wind like a small flickering fire. Kelsey is outside of the dome watching the whole thing. She remains unseen.)

Kelsey: (Thinking) Whoever that girl was, she wants me to find this princess whatever using a piece of clothing with her scent on it. I could just leave right now and never come back. Why should care that thousands of people are gonna die from some stupid plague? But… Why is it that I care whether or not this Kiyo guy dies? He may be a loser, but he does have a strong heart. Plus I like messing with him. And If I save his life, I’ll have something else to hang over his head hehe. Oh yeah, this will be fun.

(Joseph stands up in anger.)

Joseph: (Angry) I will kill you, you little rat! Kiyo’s power belongs to me!

(Nini curls up into a little ball and begins to rapidly spin into a fireball. She throws herself at Joseph at full speed. Joseph uses his telekinesis to stop her in mid air 2 feet away from his face. Nini stops spinning and blows flames into his face. Joseph releases the telekinesis and Nini falls. Nini dashes at Kiyo and jumps on top of his chest. She blows a flamethrower on his face to slowly melt the ice. Joseph finds a stick on the ground and freezes it into an ice shard. He dashes at Nini to try and stab her in the back. As soon as he gets close to stabbing her, a fly is seen in front of Joseph. The fly instantly turns into an elephant and bashes Joseph in the face. Joseph flies about 20 feet away and crashes into the ground. The elephant turns into Kelsey.)

Kelsey: (Turns to Nini) You go ahead and defrost him. I’ll deal with this guy.

(As soon as Kelsey turns toward Joseph, the ice shard stabs into her stomach. Kelsey falls to the ground screaming in pain holding the shard. Joseph’s lip is bleeding. He’s slowly walking toward Kelsey with evil in his eyes.)

Joseph: So… you can turn into any animal I see.

(Joseph kneels over her body and jams his palm into the shard to push it deeper into Kelsey’s stomach. She yells louder in pain. Joseph can’t help but to laugh.)

Joseph: You’re power will be great for infiltration and sneaking up on powerful victims. I think I’ll take yours first.

(Kelsey’s head drops. She stops screaming. She appears to be dead.)

Joseph: What a bummer. I’m unable to take a person’s power after they’ve died. Oh well. Kiyo will just have to do for now.

(Nini is still trying to defrost Kiyo’s face. Joseph stands up and kicks Nini away.)

Joseph: You stay out of my way!

(An ice shard rips out of the right side of Joseph’s chest. He turns around and sees that Kelsey stabbed him with it. She stands a few feet away from him. Her stomach is bleeding a lot and her breathing is heavy.)

Joseph: You! I thought you died?!

Kelsey: And I thought you were smart. I have cells from almost animal. Like the lizard; I am able to regenerate slowly… very slowly… (Falls to her knees) And like a possum, I can play dead really well.

Joseph: That regenerative cell ability of yours could really come in handy for me right now.

Kelsey: Hmph, like I care about what you need.

Joseph: I still have enough strength to take away your abilities and kill you.

(Kelsey turns into a cobra and instantly wraps around Joseph’s neck.)

Kelsey: What a coincidence; I still have enough energy to kill you as well!

(Kelsey squeezes tighter and tighter until Joseph looses too much oxygen and passes out on the ground. Kelsey turns into a human again. Her womb has gotten bigger and more blood is coming out. She falls to the ground on her back in great pain.)

Kelsey: Whenever I’m wounded like this, I’m not supposed to transform into anything. The alterations to my DNA only make my injuries worse. And that stupid lizard regeneration thing only works for if I lose a limb. Boy did I mess myself up this time. (Chuckles)

(Kelsey stares up into the clouds. Her vision begins to fade. Her vision goes black. Seconds later, she opens them again and Kiyo is standing over her healing her wound with his fire.)

Kelsey: Sunshine… is that you? Ah!

Kiyo: Don’t talk; it’ll only make the healing process slower.

Kelsey: You can heal?

Kiyo: I said don’t talk.

Kelsey: Sorry.

Kiyo: I’m connecting my Kotoda energy to yours. By doing this, my energy is able to substitute as your own energy and heal your wounds.

Kelsey: I don’t need you to help me. All I need is fresh DNA. If I eat other living creatures, then my body with begins to heal itself rather quickly.

Kiyo: I still owe you for trying to save my life just now. Now sit still.

(Inside the city)

(Kiyomi finally calms down. She continues to stay on top of Kaji. She removes her head from the side of his shoulder and sits up. The two of them look each other in the eyes. Kaji wipes away Kiyomi’s remaining tears from her face. The two of them smile at each other for a few seconds then Kiyomi looks away to avoid eye contact.)

Kaji: My spirit and my body are separating; I can feel it. I-is this what death feels like? I feel the influence of negative energy leaving my body. I at last feel at peace.

Kiyomi: Why isn’t your body healing, Kaji? I know that you’re going to die because I stabbed you in the heart, but you can heal from anything. I am not understanding your death right now.

Kaji: I… don’t know either… Wait!

Kiyomi: What is it?

Kaji: When I was just a teenager, I was able to unlock level 3 of Kotodama. The spiritual partner I was given was evil beyond imagination; or at least that’s what it felt like to me. The origin of my power is pure evil that is the reason for my partner being evil. I sealed him away forever. But it seems my love for you someone created a weakness for me. He must have seen this weakness as an opportunity to break the seal. He must be trying to posses my body now.

Kiyomi: By your spiritual partner, you mean like how Mizuki is to me or like Nini is to Kiyo?

Kaji: exactly.

Kiyomi: So your spiritual animal you sealed inside yourself?

Kaji: Yes. But it seems he wants out now. Know that he may be able to control my power, but he cannot use the full extent of it. He won’t be able to heal or reform or anything like that. The only way to kill him is to over drain him of his blood, or destroy vital organs.

Kiyomi: I know a woman who can cure any illness. Her name is Sasha. I’ll find her and make sure this plague doesn’t destroy the world. I do this as a favor to you, my love; to fulfill your dying wish.

Kaji: Thank you…

(Kaji’s body explodes into a giant poisonous mushroom cloud. Kiyomi goes flying backwards. Kaji’s heart falls to the ground and continues beating without being connected to his body. Two giant glowing yellow eyes glare down upon Kiyomi from the giant mushroom cloud. She stands in fear. Jiro and Eli show up to support Kiyomi. The giant cloud begins to yell a long loud roar.)

Eli: Man that thing’s got some lungs on it!

Kiyomi: If it did have lungs, I’d be able to cut its oxygen flow. I don’t know what this thing is, and I really don’t wanna find out!

Eli: (Courageous) Stay strong, sister. For this is just the beginning of the bizarre battles we face in our journey ahead.

Kiyomi: I suppose you’re right, Eli. (Stands ready to fight) This thing will give us all it’s got! We will hit him back twice as hard!

Jiro: (Draws out sword) I never thought I’d feel scared and excited to fight an opponent. I always tried my best to keep a heart of steel. A always tried to remain courageous. Now that I’m close to dying, I understand the truth about myself and who I really am. We must all work together to safe the future of the world!

TO BE CONTINUED…