The stalking footsteps behind me echoed in the night, but was drowned out by the bustling people in the streets. To think it would be this busy around this time. I guess that's what made this place different from the other half of the country that was ruled by strict laws. "Why are you following me?" I asked the stalker as I continued walking.

"Our dearest brother was worried and asked me to go with you."

If it's an order from him, I guess I'd have to deal with it. "I like working on my own, so don't get in my way. Just watch."

Raiden ran and stopped in front of me, putting his hand out.

Didn't I just told him not to get in my way? "We're almost there and you're wasting my time." When I glanced at his expression, my body stiffened. I looked …show more content…
Don't tell me, he's going after it?! "Damn it! He's such a busybody! Why'd it have to show up now?" I ran after him, breaking through the crowd.

After giving chase for a few minutes, I finally felt his Ki. He was already fighting. The tall buildings were helpful, it gave a reflection showing me the shadows of his flame dancing around. That's when I saw him as he flew, his back hitting glass of a store. The glass shattered everywhere and customers began to scatter. "Now you all run!" I ran to Raiden's side, stepping on the broken glasses.

He groaned and stood up. "I'm fine."

"Idiot! You can barely stand and you're bleeding from your head! What's fine about that?" I grabbed his shoulder to help steady …show more content…
If you hesitate, that split second will cost you your life. No matter who the enemy is you must cut them and you must not show any mercy. When someone says something is evil, then it becomes evil. And when someone says something is good, then it becomes good. But in this world we live, there's no such thing. There's only survival. So never hesitate, or you'll lose."

"mei-Reimei!" Raiden grabbed my shoulders, jolting me back to reality. "What are you doing spacing out like that?"

I looked up to see the Akatsuki preparing to hit us with another burst of Ki. A big blast of energy that took on the form of a small whirlwind was coming my way and this time I was able to dodge successfully. It was chaotic Ki with no sense of form. Maybe because the vessel was too young, it didn't seem that powerful.

"Let's get this over with." I concentrated, building up my Ki and sending it to my feet. "Acceleration!" Moving swiftly, before any humans' eyes could adjust, yet alone the demon's, I was standing right in front of it, swinging Shirogane in a cross, injuring the Akatsuki on its chest. Blood splattered on my face and clothes.

The boys' eyes turned white and before he hit the floor Raiden caught him in his hand gently, setting him