Collision

*~Chapter 19: The Awakened~*

It seemed like an endless hall, but at last they were going to reunite with their comrade...or so they thought. As they walked in, a huge cage came over them.

"What a surprise, No, how original." Sai said with a hint of sarcasm. Mistress only rolled her eyes. "Oh dear, looks like someone got up on the wrong side of the bed. No matter, my plan is still flawless."

"Just what exactly IS your plan??" Nobody seemed to follow. Baki stormed in through the doors. She had torn clothes along with some cuts along her cheek. She arrived with two figures in her arms. They were in chains that cut off circulation.

"Hey!" Tsugumi exclaimed. "Give me back my body!"

Ignoring her, Suzuki had her full attention on Baki. "Finally. What took you so long?! You know I hate waiting!" Baki gasped for air everytime she tried to speak. "Well...you see...."

Suzuki shook her head in disapproval." Tsk. Tsk. They put up quite feat. You are weak now? Useless?" Baki widened her eyes. She was too stubborn to think so. "No...Baki wouldn't allow it....she put up a fight though. Here they are. Hope this pleases Mistress."

Baki threw in Sara and Tobi who were still unconscious. Suzuki gave another hysterical laugh which echoed throughout the hall. Shivers went up the prisoners' spine. She then faced them raising a lever. Inside was a cage with no other than Toro Aoru, full Sliek transformation. His pale skin darkened with gray as his shackles rattled loudly. His eyes glowered dark ruby red, frighting enough to freeze a mind into terror. His bony wings were sharp enough to tear skin. His snarls were far from human. Aoru wasn't human anymore. Shissou saw his new-found brother, speechless. Koru and Sunoco looked in fright. Meiko had tears in her eyes. Tsugumi fell backwards as Sai grabbed her. No onecould believe their eyes. Their comrade, childhood friend, was now a monster.

"No...This can't be him...."

"We're too late!"

"We weren't fast enough!"

Suzuki gave a sinister smile."You see, the Sliek Elixir he had wasn't enough. drinking the whole bottle would only speed up the process. Didn't Hemnos tell you? Speaking of which, where is that blasted bum? He should be back by now with him as prisoner. No matter. Now, you may witness my new righthand man." Baki jumped in fright as she said it. "R...right hand? BUT BAKI IS YOUR-!"

"SILENCE!" Suzuki roared. "I had enough of your failures for one century. It seems you need to learn your lesson."

Behind her was a giant pod. It was quite beautiful on the outside with the sleek figure, glass windows and glowing blue. But on the inside was the opposite. It reeked of blood. Inside was remains of the recent prisoners that have faced the flame penalty, gas, torture. It was the ultimate horror to all Sliek kind: The Ultima Shell.

"Why must you show Baki this? Should Baki clean this mess up for Mistress??"

"You idiot. She's going to kill you." Sai said sternly.

"Baki? Killed? Nah Mistress wouldn't do that. Baki is Eternal! Baki lives forever! Nothing will kill Baki!" 

S\"K-killed!? Give me back my body! Please! Guys, do something! I'm going to die here!!!" Tsugumi pleaded loudly. Mistress smiled fiendishly. "That was a bonus my dear. This technique can't be undone because I taught her that irreversable spell!"

She ran inside to clear off the corpses. Sai shook his head. "Tried to warn her...dunno why but still." Suzuki walked behind her and pushed her in. The door closed behind her. She pounded at the window hoping it would get her out.

"NO!!!" Tsugumi cried waterworks now knowing she couldn't save herself. She couldn't be saved.The machine turned on with all these lights and flashes. Gas started to fog up the inside. Axes and other weapons started to come on top of her. Purple bloodstains started to fill the window again along with the bone-chilling scream.