Title: Destiny’s Wheel: Chapter 1: Destinies Revealed. Pt.7/?

Author: Deathangelgw

Disclaimer: Same old sad song….not mine, all theirs, no sue cuz it ain’t worth it!

Warnings: Same old stuff with a bit more swearing and such…

Pairings: None….yet

Rating: prolly closer to R in this one…

Note: oi…it keeps going and going and going….

Feedback: pweese?

‘thoughts’

/telepathic speech/

Byakuen looked up as the fog began to disappear.  Turning his head, he nudged at Genaisa’s face gently. /Genaisa…wake up,/ he ordered softly and she moaned.

Opening her eyes, she looked up and saw that the fog was gone.  Sitting up, she asked, “The Troopers?”

/They are making their way to the gate. We must hurry,/ Byakuen replied softly as he got up. 

She nodded and got onto his back, riding him till they were within eyesight of the group, then got off, going into the shadows.  She listened to them plan on getting into the Youjakai, frowning. ‘Something’s not right here….why do I sense that it’s a trap?’ she thought to herself.  The nap had done her good, but didn’t even dent the bone weariness that was trying to drag her down.  She saw Ryo slap Jun, shocked that he would do such a thing, but then knew why as she touched his mind briefly.  As they discussed their plans, she snuck past them and into the gate before them.

Seiji turned a bit, looking at the gate pensively.  He could have sworn…

“Ne, Seiji, everything ok?” Ryo asked as they looked at the blond in concern.

Seiji smirked in understanding, then looked at Ryo. “Hai…just felt a reassuring presence.”  The other Troopers blinked then smiled in relief and understanding.

“I’m glad..” Ryo murmured softly then looked at Shu. “Shu, when we go in I want you to close the gate,” he ordered softly.

“Close the gate? But why?” Shu asked in bemusement.

“We’re going in there to take out Arago. There’s no turning back,” Ryo replied firmly, receiving answering nods of agreement from them all.

Genaisa watched them silently from the shadows. She knew Seiji had seen her, but not enough of her to get a good look. She was glad they were happy for her safety. Now they would focus.  She followed them as they went into the city after Shu shut the gate behind them.  Something didn’t feel right.

Ryo and the other Troopers looked around the city, on edge. “It’s too quiet…” Ryo said pensively as they walked, then stopped suddenly as a cruel laugh sounded above them.  Looking up and getting into defensive postures they saw the Gen Masho as he appeared. “Rajura!” Ryo snarled out as they all glared at the trickster.

Laughing mockingly, Rajura glared down at them. “Well, it looks like you’ve come so far only to die, Samurai Troopers!” he declared in wicked amusement.

“I don’t think so! You’re going down!” Ryo snapped angrily as he jumped up to the roof where Rajura stood. 

But, the Masho disappeared seconds before he got to his goal, reappearing on another rooftop.  He cackled as he glanced at them and stated, “I think not, Samurai Troopers.  OPEN THE GATES!”

The Troopers watched in wariness as the gates flung open, gusts of wind flowing from them and crashing in the center of the city, colliding and creating a tornado of spirit energy. Ankoku Priests flew among the whorls as the Troopers were swept up, crying out in shock and surprise.  Genaisa tried to fight but found herself swept up as easily as the Troopers.  The gusts disappeared suddenly, sending them all crashing to the ground.  Rolling away into a nearby alley, Genaisa got up and shook her head. ‘The hell just happened?’ she wondered as she looked up.  She noticed the spirits as they flew across the sky and felt a tendril of unease start in the pit of her stomach. Hoping that the Troopers were ok, she returned her attention to the scene as they picked themselves up.

Looking up as Rajura landed near by, the Troopers either groaned or growled as they got up. “The hell was all that?” Shu asked, smirking at Rajura. “More little tricks? You’re losing your touch, Rajura,” he stated snidely and Rajura laughed lowly.

“I think not, Troopers. But then, you haven’t shown me this great power of yours yet. Show me!” Rajura cried out as he attacked swiftly.

The Troopers attacked and defended, but found swiftly that they needed their yoroi.  Ryo glared at Rajura as they formed a semi-circle. “You want to see our power so bad. Well here it is,” he said dangerously. “Busou…REKKA!”

Nothing.

They all stared at their hands in horror. “What?! Nothing happened!” Ryo cried in disbelief and Rajura cackled.

“Oh yes, your power is quite indeed blocked now, isn’t it, Samurai Troopers? My Master’s Ankoku Priests block you from your yoroi. You are now at my mercy!” Rajura yelled out in evil glee as he attacked the startled Troopers.

Genaisa watched in horror, too shocked to help them in time. ‘If they can’t call on their armor….then neither can I,’ she thought to herself grimly, unsure as to what to do.  She suddenly stiffened, feeling Kaos’ mind touch her own and give instructions.  Nodding once, she returned to watching, aching to help them.  She watched as Rajura talked to Ryo, then cut through the webbing that held the Rekka holder. She gasped, then reached out, her hand glowing.

Ryo felt himself falling all of a sudden as Rajura cut through the webbing that was his prison.  But instead of a crash into concrete, he found himself floating gently down and being laid down.  ‘Koganeiro…Samurai?’ he wondered as he pulled free of the webbing, then looked up as the ground shook from Rajura’s impact with the sidewalk.  Ryo leaned up enough, glaring defiantly up at Rajura. “I will never bow down to you or your master,” he growled out and Rajura laughed in wicked amusement.

“Then die,” Rajura retorted coldly and attacked, bashing Ryo with his morning star.

Ryo tried to defend himself, but was too weak from the earlier bashing he had received.  Rajura cackled as he loomed over the Rekka holder.  Suddenly a voice called out, “Hey Rajura! Catch!” 

“Nani?! AH!!” was all the Gen Masho cried before getting slammed into by a flying car, crashing into a nearby building.

Ryo stared in shock at the sight, then looked over from where the car had come from. He could see a figure in the shadows, a hint of gold gleaming in the dark. “Koganeiro Samurai? Is that you?” he called out and felt a reassuring brush against his mind.

“Ryo…can you hold this one off for a little bit? Help is coming and I am going to get the others free,” the soft voice inquired and Ryo frowned. Even without their armor, the identity of their mystery ally was still just that…a mystery.  Ryo nodded once then watched as the figure became a blur and vanished. 

Turning as he heard a roar of fury, Ryo prepared to defend himself as Rajura burst from his metal and concrete prison.

*~~**~~*

The other four Troopers struggled in their bonds, gasping in pain as they tightened. “We have….to get to Ryo!” Seiji growled out then gasped in shock along with the others.  Their bonds had broken, but instead of falling, they found themselves floating.  Looking around, they heard a soft laugh and looked over to see a golden figure in the shadows of a doorway to one of the nearby rooftops.

“Don’t worry, Samurai Troopers. I promise you that I will never let you fall,” the soft voice of their ally called soothingly.

“Koganeiro Samurai! Are we ever glad to see you!” Shu cried in joyous relief.

Seiji smirked as they landed. “Even without our armors you still manage to hide yourself from us, ne, friend?” he asked a bit wistfully.

A soft chuckle answered him. “We’ll see each other later, Troopers. For now…the shadows are all you will see of me for a bit,” the soft voice replied. They all looked over as Ryo’s sure kill flared up.

When the light had faded, they looked and saw that their mystery friend had once again vanished.  Sighing, they all went down to meet up with Ryo.

*~~**~~*

The streets were deserted as they walked along warily. “Man…the streets used to be filled with people,” Seiji commented softly as they looked around.  They watched as Jun took off ahead of them, Nasuti following him with the staff of Kaos.  The staff had appeared before the two as they had gone to help the Troopers and had enabled Ryo to call upon his armor to defeat Rajura.

“Poor Nasuti. She has her hands full with Jun,” Shin declared with a grin as they watched them go.

“Yea just think of the babysitting bill his parents will get!” Touma added with a sarcastic grin.

Seiji frowned as he looked at them. “We don’t have time for that kid and his antics,” he snapped angrily, then looked up as they all felt danger approaching.

Suddenly, a troop of soldiers crashed out from windows, sewers, and surrounding buildings, attacking the five warriors.  They fought back, realizing that if they were surrounded….Jun and Nasuti were in danger.

A sudden flash and several soldiers surrounding them fell to the ground, smoking.  Ryo and Touma looked up, surprised, when another flash occurred and several more fell. They looked over and saw sais sticking out from the ground near the piles of metal.  Looking up as several more soldiers were tossed into a building, they saw the Koganeiro Samurai clearing a path for them. Smirking at them, he commanded, “Move it! Nasuti and Jun ran down to the subway! Soldiers are after them!” They nodded in thanks and leapt away as he stood in the middle of the group of soldiers.

As soon as the Troopers were out of sight, Genaisa smirked. Calling off her yoroi, she faced the soldiers with a wicked gleam in her eyes. “Alright boys…the boys are away so the girls can play…” she sneered, then attacked.  After a few minutes, she found herself on the rooftop, finishing up the remnants of the troops.  Satisfied, she chuckled softly as she dusted off her hands. “Stupid youja soldiers…never underestimate your opponent,” she stated in disgust, and then sighed.  As she stood though, she realized something as her mind reached out for the others. “Shimatta….no, I’m such a fool!” she whispered harshly as she felt that the Troopers were on opposite sides of the city, separated.  Growling angrily, she smashed her hand into the concrete under her as she fell to her knees. “Fuck! How did I miss this?!” she growled out, near tears. She looked up as she suddenly heard the voice of Kaos.

“It is alright, my child. This will work out as well,” he said soothingly as he came up to her. 

She looked up at him, tears rolling down her cheeks. “Kaos, I failed you! Now they are separated and vulnerable to the Mashos and Arago!” she cried out softly as she fell into his arms.  He held her close and smiled soothingly, stroking her hair as she cried. She was exhausted and the worry for the Troopers showed to him how much she was beginning to truly care for them.

“No, you did not fail me, my child. Now is the time for them to stand on their own and learn their own fates….without our guidance,” he replied soothingly and she looked up at him, tears still rolling down her cheeks.

“Demo…” she started, then stopped as they both looked over.  A bright column of green light appeared before vanishing slowly and she smiled slightly.  They looked up as a soft chiming sounded and the staff appeared before them, lying out as if to say that its job had been accomplished.  She looked up at Kaos and nodded, then stretched her senses out.

She frowned after a while. “Oh no….this isn’t good,” she whispered softly, her eyes opening in concern.

“Shu no Kongo now doubts his yoroi. Arago has planted a seed within,” Kaos stated softly as they looked out over the city.

“What will we do?” she asked softly, feeling as well as Kaos that the Troopers were all together again.  Suddenly, she stiffened. “Shuten….and…oh god, the evil that is coming from him!” she shuddered, eyes wide.

“Arago has filled Shuten with the Dark Realm’s power.  He is under Arago’s control now.  But….if they can break that hold….we may have another ally at hand,” Kaos replied thoughtfully and Genaisa nodded.  Looking down at her, he instructed, “Go, be ready to help, but know that Shu no Kongo must find his own path back to his yoroi’s soul.” She nodded again as she got up, then jumped off the roof, heading for the center of the city where the fighting was occurring.  Kaos watched her, then started off as well, heading in the same direction.

*~~**~~*

Shu watched helplessly as his friends fought against Shuten. ‘I can’t call on my yoroi….why? Why can’t I call on it? Maybe because it’s dangerous,’ he thought to himself, then watched in sick horror as Shuten blasted the other Troopers.  He held Jun, who had been injured earlier, shaking with fury and indecision. ‘What can I do? If I use Kongo…I risk becoming evil….’

Shuten laughed cruelly as he stepped on Ryo’s head. “Mmm, too bad…you look almost peaceful,” he commented snidely.

“Ryo!” Shu cried out, running at Shuten angrily.

Shuten laughed mockingly as he smashed the Kongo wearer into a wall. “You weak pathetic boy! None of you are a match for the Youjakai!” he cackled in evil glee.

Genaisa watched silently, noting the stillness of the air as a soft chiming rang through it.  “Samurai Troopers….hear me. Within the yoroi there is a balance. A possibility for good….and evil You must trust in yourselves and your yoroi,” Kaos’ wise voice floated out, heard only by Genaisa and the Troopers.

/Samurai Troopers….trust in your goodness….and in yourselves,/ Genaisa sent out softly and Shu stirred, getting up slowly.

They watched in horror as Shuten cackled again, raising his gama up to strike at Ryo. “NO!” Shu cried out as he reached out, trying to get up.

Jun snarled as he got onto Byakuen’s back and they attacked. “I can’t stand this! I won’t let you hurt him!” he cried out as Byakuen leapt at Shuten.  Shuten snarled as he struck them, sending them crashing into the concrete.

“Jun!”

“Jun! Oh no!” Shu cried out as he ran to the little boy’s side.  Carefully, he lifted the young boy. “Jun….oh please, are you ok?” he asked frantically.

Jun slowly opened his eyes, looking up at Shu with pain. “Shu….you have to help the others. You’re a Samurai Trooper.  They need…your help…” he pleaded in pain before falling unconscious.

“No, Jun!” Shu cried out as he held the young boy close then glared up at Shuten fiercely.  Suddenly, the kanji of Gi shone brightly on his forehead.  Standing up, he cried out, “Busou….KONGO!!”  Glaring fiercely as he stood before the Oni Masho, Shu stated, “I won’t allow you to hurt anyone else!”

Shuten smirked evilly. “Very brave of you….you risk becoming my evil brother,” he mused as he watched the Kongo wearer.

Shu growled defiantly. “I’m not listening to anymore of your talk, Shuten. Jun showed me the way…I believe in Kongo no yoroi,” he declared confidently as he stepped forward.

Shuten laughed cruelly, then lifted his gama up.  Crying out in rage, he called on the dark powers.  “Kou….Rai….SEN!!”

Shu frowned in determination as he called on his own sure kill, filling the power with his own sense of justice.  “Gan…TESSAI!!”

Shuten screamed in agony as the earth ripping force blasted him.  He fell to the ground, the dark powers losing their hold as he fell unconscious.  Shu panted as he watched Shuten fall.  He looked up as he felt a hand on his shoulder, then smiled up as Ryo smiled down at him, pride showing visibly in the tiger blue eyes.  Shu looked back over at Shuten. “A human wore the Oni yoroi.  What does that mean for us?” Shu asked softly as they looked at the unconscious Masho.

“Nothing at all, Shu no Kongo.  So long as you hold goodness and truth within your spirits you will not fall.” They all looked over at the soft declaration as the Koganeiro Samurai stepped up out of the shadows.

“Koganeiro Samurai! Why didn’t you help us?!” Shu cried out as he stood, betrayal in his eyes as he glared at the other warrior.

He stared back at Shu, then a soft smile played across his face. “Some lessons must be learned without a helping hand to guide you, Shu.  I won’t always be here to help….and in this case you needed to figure it out on your own what was within your heart,” he replied gently and Shu blinked, looking down before relaxing.

Suddenly, they all looked over as a bright red glow surrounded Shuten, drawing him up and back towards the castle. But he never got there as a blue column of light blocked the return.  Shuten was floated back to Kaos, who held him gently as he looked down at the Troopers.

“Kaos. It’s him,” Ryo whispered softly, reverently.

Kaos smiled down at them. “Hai, Samurai Troopers. All five of you won this battle together,” he declared with pride, then turned, leaving. 

The Koganeiro Samurai nodded once, then walked over to where Nasuti sat with Jun, who was still unconscious. Kneeling down across from her, he took the boy into his arms gently.  Nasuti moved as if to say something, but then stopped as violet eyes met hers with a soft smile.  She sat back and watched with the Troopers as he held the boy close, closing his eyes.  A soft pearly white glow shone on his body, then trailed to Jun, surrounding him in soft light before disappearing.  Jun stirred, moaning softly as he woke up, then looked up into familiar violet eyes. “Koganeiro…Samurai?” he asked softly, blinking.

Smiling gently, he nodded. “Hai, Jun.  I must thank you, young one. For if it wasn’t for you, Shu no Kongo wouldn’t have found the path again,” the Koganeiro Samurai’s soft voice replied in gratitude. 

Jun blinked, then smiled brightly as he stood up.  He looked again into the soft violet gaze, and then a smile of recognition crossed his face. The Samurai smiled back, then placed a finger on his lips in a gesture of silence and Jun nodded, understanding.  Smiling again, the Koganeiro Samurai stood up, then looked over at the amazed Troopers. “All of your questions will be answered. Follow me,” he ordered, then went over to Byakuen.  Byakuen purred, then looked ahead as the golden trooper got onto his back.  Walking slowly ahead, Byakuen led the way to a garden safe haven.

TBC

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