Mysterious Ways!

Aotsuki's Story Part 2

Moments before Shinra's betrayal....

"Well Ava, I am off to see the little rascals.", announced Aotsuki.

"Ah~ I wish I can see them but as their Guardian Angel I can't let them see me.", sighed Ava.

"Too bad the Angel Realms laws are strict. Luckily there are some rules like the Peace Treaty between the Good Demon Realm and the Angel Realm. If there wasn't that then there is no way me and you would see each other. Even when we were kids!", pointed out Aotsuki.

"That's true, but there are some angels that want to break that treaty.", worried Ava.

"There is no need to worry about that! If they ever break it, me and Shinra will come and help!", encouraged Aotsuki.

"Thank you, Aotsuki.", smiled Ava.

"Well then, I must get off before it's too late. See you later, Ava.", grinned Aotsuki as he reached for the door.

"You'll come back again, won't you?", cooed Ava.

"Of course! One day when we are both older, we will get a place of our own!", vowed Aotsuki.

"I look forward to that day...ergh!", whimpered Ava.

"What's wrong?!", asked Aotsuki.

"Suzuki and Hana are in danger.", told Ava.

"What?! I'm going to have to get over there and quick!", exclaimed Aotsuki.

As he heard that information, he bursted out the door and made his way over to Shinra's house. As he approached there, he could feel the ominous Demon Energy wrap itself around the house. He bust down the door and ran upstairs to see a panicked Himari protecting a door with anxious children on the opposite side.

"A...Aotsuki.", panicked Himari.

"What......WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE?! SHINRRAAAAA!!!!!", shouted Aotsuki as he drew his sword while running towards him.

"Hmph! So you finally came, Aotsuki.", greeted Shinra.

Clash! Both of them were in standstill as they both pushed forward with their sharp blades. Aotsuki points his two fingers up and chants 'Demon Arts: Surrounded Thunder!". Suddenly, yellow flashes of thunder surrounded the both of them. He then said 'Release' as he Speedstar'd out of the way but Shinra was too good to fall for that trick. Shinra then Speedstar'd into Aotsuki and went in for a strike but Aotsuki was also one step ahead and used the move 'Demon Arts: Field Change!'. Using this move makes anyone within a certain distance of the user move to a place of their choice. After he launched this attack, both of them zoomed outside of the house so Aotsuki can go more wild.

"What are you playing at?! Shinra!", yelled Aotsuki.

"What am I playing at? I thought you were smart, Aotsuki. I have been playing this game for far too long. You was just dragged into it when I took you under my wing when your parents were murdered.", revealed Shinra.

"What?!", challenged Aotsuki.

"You heard me. Things couldn't have worked more perfect for me, Aotsuki. You, Ava, Himari, Suzuki and Hana all played into my hands like putty. You are all just weaklings that relied on me! You can't stop me! Aotsuki!", provoked Shinra.

"Shut the hell up!!!!!!! Demon Arts: High Level: Despair Blast!", shouted Aotsuki.

Aotsuki opened up his palm and then a black and red blast formed from it. The terrifying blast went blistering towards Shinra but he was able to dodge it. This move completely damaged the whole pavement and the small wall that protected the house. Shinra Speedstar'd behind him and swang down but once again Aotsuki was one step ahead and flicked his two fingers up once more and said 'Demon Arts: Surrounded Thunder' and the followed it up with a 'Release'. This time Shinra didn't have too much time to react to the move and took the hit directly. He Speedstar'd away from Aotsuki and ended up back in front of him.

"Well done on out predicting my Oni-Sense. I'd expect nothing less from my disciple.", praised Shinra.

"Take your sick praise elsewhere as I don't want it!", fumed Aotsuki.

"Now, now Aotsuki! Anyway, I can't allow you leave here alive. Calling......", whispered Shinra.

Before Aotsuki could react to it, Shinra had already struck his abdomen. Blood poured out like rain and he collapsed on the dark and cold ground. 

Shirna slammed his foot in the middle of his back and lent in to his ear and told him "There is only one person who can stop me and that's......".

As those words entered his body, he began to feel sick. Aotsuki couldn't believe who Shinra believes is the only one who can take him down. Shinra opened up a portal and entered it, leaving the critical wounded Aotsuki on the floor.

"Take care, Aotsuki.", said Shinra while only looking forward.

"Wait! Shinraaaaaaaaa!!!!!", Aotsuki enraged while stretching out his hand.

It was too late. Shinra left them all behind and caused great scars to everyone involved. Luckily, Aotsuki can use the move 'Demon Arts: High Level: Demons Regeneration'. This is a high level Demon Arts move that demons with a right amount of healing prowess can obtain. The cut from Shinra wasn't as deep as expected so he was able to recover from the attack. He entered the house to check if everyone was okay and just saw a distraught Himari crying her eyes out as the one person she loved betrayed her small heart.

"I'm sorry, Himari. I'm sorry that I wasn't here quick enough to stop this", apologised Aotsuki.

"Don't be silly, Aotsuki. You saved us.", cried Himari as she grabbed on to his sleeve.

"Mum! Uncle Aotsuki! Something is happening to Suzuki!", fretted Hana.

Aotsuki ran into the bathroom to see dark Demon Energy surrounding Suzuki. He witness his eyes go red and his hair begin to take another colour.

"This is bad! He's going to go into his Demon Form! That's suicide if he continues!", thought Aotsuki.

"ARRRRRGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!", growled Suzuki.

"I'm sorry, Suzuki! Demon Arts: Memory Snap!", chanted Aotsuki.

Once Aotsuki used that move, Suzuki's eyes lost consciousness and stopped transforming into his Demon Form. He picked up the small Suzuki and moved him out of the bathroom. He stayed the night with them to make sure they were safe and then made his way to the base and promised he will be back later that day to protect them. However, when he stepped into the base all he could see was dead bodies of his fallen comrades. The blood painted the room red but Aotsuki's tears tried to wash it away but they weren't enough.

"I will get you! Shinra!!!!", declared Aotsuki as he tried to hold the tears back.

*Thanks for reading this chapter of Mysterious Ways! If you enjoyed please leave a comment and a vote! It was Aotsuki that fended Shinra off Suzuki and the others. But he had to pay a price for protecting them and that was losing his comrades. How will he avenge them?! Will he able to avenge them?! Find out next time!!!!

P.S. Information about the Side Story will be revealed next chapter