Chapter 22
Saiko and Satsuki's clashes weren't getting much better.
The two would argue just like old times, Satsuki annoyed by Saiko's lack of emotions while Saiko was irritated by Satsuki's range of emotion. Tsuki and Scarlet as well as Hikari stepped in multiple times to stop such an argument, but they were quickly ignored.
Unfortunately, Hikari's arm was forever gone and she was left with a stump. As much as she smiled and pretended she wasn't bothered, it was easy to see her pain. No mechanical arm was available- well, no arm that anyone was willing to give her. Saiko knew quite well that Mario was able to function one for the girl, but he refused. She wasn't really surprised, but she had been hoping for some sort of good news. Funnily enough, she sort of missed the days when her and the innocent redhead got along. Now, all they seemed to do was fight.
They sat together, at the very least. During Tsuki's and Scarlet's day to battle, Hikari, Satsuki, and Saiko all sat together. Their group had grown considerably smaller.
Tsuki was up first as usual, swinging her axe without her usual smile, making Satsuki's heart sink. She knew that all of the losses were taking a toll on everyone, but Tsuki was effected greatly by people's death.
A giant turtle like creature appeared, wings on its back and Saiko identified it as a Koopa Troopa. It looked innocent enough, but it was quite the opposite as it could shoot fire from its mouth and had its shell for defense.
Tsuki didn't waste much time, and she dashed forward, slamming her axe down. It missed the creature as it stepped backwards, and debris flew everywhere. She rolled under its menace hands, standing quickly as her axe sliced once again.
Managing to make a dent in the creature, Tsuki continued to dodge her way through, weaving under flying arms and quick fireballs. As her axe swung once again, it retracted quickly into its shell, and her axe flung off, flying into the dirt away from her. It sprung out again, and fireballs flew at her. Instead of running away, she ran towards her axe, her body turning to crystal and the fire deflected off of her, and towards the Koopa Troopa. She retrieved her weapon, and slammed it down onto the ground, the shock emitted stunning the creature. She quickly climbed onto its back, and before it could retract into its shell, she dug her axe into its neck. It hissed and howled in pain, and began flying as it tried to shake her off. She held on tight to her axe, and dug it deeper into its skin. She retracted her axe, skillfully cutting off one of its wings, and as it struggled to the ground, she jumped off, swinging her axe above her head. She dropped down, summersaulting and landing safely, while the monster crashed to the ground, dead behind her. Her body switched back to normal, the crystal disappearing.
"Wooo! Go Tsuki!" Satsuki shouted, daring anyone to disagree with her. "You did great!"
It was now Scarlet's turn to battle, and she grabbed her two swords almost lazily. Her power was the ability to pretty much fly- she could propel herself towards whatever weapons she had. It was dangerous- but it was useful.
Two enemies appeared, a crab and a large shark. The arena began to morph into a tropical area, where Scarlet stood on land.
She turned pale.
"Is she okay?"
"She can't swim!" Hikari said worriedly.
It was Saiko's turn to panic.
Scarlet turned towards the crab, and sprinted towards it. Throwing her sword into the air, she flew into the air, and she grabbed it as she came crashing down, her swords landing in its hard shell. It clicked its claws at her, and it reached out, grabbing her and throwing her across. She stopped her momentum with a throw of her sword, and grit her teeth.
She dashed towards it again, her swords dancing as she sliced the crab's sensitive belly, and soon enough, he crashed onto the ground. The green eyed girl propelled herself into the air, and as she came down, sliced its arms off cleanly. The crab disintegrated, and now it was time for her actual challenge.
Getting in the water.
"Oh, fuck," Scarlet muttered. She wasn't scared of the shark- but she was terrified of the water.
It traveled towards her quickly, baring it's large teeth, and Scarlet took a deep breath as she threw her sword into the air. Flying into the air, she came crashing down on the shark, digging her swords into it. It was practically enough to detain it, but it swam underwater in its panic as it attempted to shake her free.
She hadn't gotten a good breath of air before she'd gone under, and she struggled to breathe. Her weapons loose, the shark swam away before rounding back onto her, while she struggled to make it to the surface. She threw her sword up, but it only traveled slightly and didn't do much for her. Grimacing, she turned to the shark and charged.
Hey everyone! Hope you're all doing well.
Scarlet's powers is supposed to emulate the 3D Maneuver Gear from Attack on Titan, since that's the fandom she's originally from.
What do you think will happen to Scarlet?
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