"Every new beginning ends."
"See you in a bit Lili," Kenji stated with a wink, stretching his arms above his head and taking off. She watched him momentarily before using Night Wing, her wings taking shape as the shadows formed onto her back. It only took a bit, she then took off herself. She felt the slight gust Kenji sent, following it slowly as she sensed the Hounds presence getting closer. Alice could spot Kenji dive down into the clearing, sword drawn and ready for action.
Bam!
Alice gasped for air, looking down to see she had intersected paths with a Hound obviously going for Kenji. Its head had slammed into her side, most likely leaving a bruise. Instantly, Alice pulled two knifes from her holster, decapitating the Hound before it could do anything else. A tree greeted her back with another thud causing her wings to disperse. She hit the ground, scrambling to get to her feet. The world whirled for a bit, settling after she felt Gabriel’s strong hands on her shoulders. The sound of flesh ripping, yipping and shouts filled the air. It was coming from the clearing.
"Alice, Alice I need you," Kenji yelled. Gabriel gave Alice a look, stating he was going to help Kenji out with his wounds. Wounds? Had Kenji actually gotten hurt? Alice looked at the decapitated Hound lying next to her. The thing was massive. She stumbled towards the rest of the commotion. Gabriel had went over to Kenji, hovering over him on his hands and knees to block the oncoming assault of the Hell Hounds. Since Gabriel was a healing demon, he concentrated on Kenji’s leg. One Hound slashed at Gabriel’s back, leaving large marks across his back. The gouges oozed a black mist, causing Gabriel to look pale.
“Alice!” Gabriel yelled. Alice’s eyes got wide, seeing not only her Guild Mate in danger, but her Demon as well. She retracted her hand, slamming back against the tree. A black mist surrounded her, all shadows rippling and rushing to her side. They swirled around her and piled on top of each other to encase her in a large shadow body. Alice’s eyes glowed a strange black color and a deep rumbling growl could be heard for quite a distance. “Shit … She snapped.” Gabriel looked up to his Master, then back down to Kenji. He would heal Kenji, then take care of Alice.
As Alice moved, so did the Shadow Puppet surrounding her. It was at least three stories tall with shadows still piling on. Boom … Boom … Boom, her steps echoed through the woods. Hound after Hound jumped at her, only to be torn in half. Alice’s maniacal laugh echoed loudly as she tore through any Hounds she got her hands on.
Gabriel panted as he finished doing what he could to heal Kenji.
“The Hounds should stay off until I subdue her. I’m counting on you to cover our asses.” Gabriel melted away into the shadows, ultimately joining the others. He had willpower however, so it was easy to make his way to the center. “I’m sorry Alice,” Gabriel muttered, shoving his hand through her chest. Alice screeched, but it game out as a deep roar. The Demon had used Shadow Fire to paralyze Alice, rendering her practically useless and ending the spell. The shadows disappeared faster than they came. Gabriel held onto Alice as they fell to the ground. He could sense that the Hounds were rounding, coming back for more now that the threat was gone. Why were there so many? Gabriel laid Alice safely under himself, standing over her.
Within seconds, the Demon became unrecognizable. He had morphed into a Shadow Creature to be of some use in fending off the Hounds. He snarled and roared at any Hell Hound that neared the Keepers, putting on more of a show than anything.
