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Mission log! [Closed]

Characters: Raidou Kuzunoha and Alucard

Location: Andorra

Rating: A for Asskicking

Time: March 6

Description:

The pair go on their first mission since Raidou returned from the Taisho era. Can they defeat a crazy insect kishin egg? Or does this bring up too many flashbacks for Raidou?

Alucard was looking forward to working alongside Raidou once again. He knew something had happened when his partner returned to Japan but not what. The dhampir hoped the mission could get them feeling more familiar with each other again.

Having studied the terrain, he left his cloak at home. It would just get snagged in all the trees. However, his long sleeved clothing would protect him against bugs and underbrush and Lord knew what else was out here. "So this kishin egg likes to go near water?"

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The Kishin Egg screeched as she hit the ground. "Yooouuu humans... How dare you...!?"

Raidou approached, but the Kishin Egg wasn't willing to just wait there for her end. She trashed around, long claws lashing out to cut Alucard's leg.

Alucard managed to jump out of the way of the blow and back to Raidou's side, transforming into a sword. If necessary, slide and use shades to confuse her. She strikes very quickly.

Right.

The Kishin Egg was having difficulty flying, only managing to hover slightly above the ground. Seeing no escape, she dropped on her feet and extended her claws. Her voice sounded unnatural as she spoke, perhaps because of the strange shape of her jaws.

"Youuuw ant to fight me? Very well! Youw ill make good desssert for the female I had earlier!" With a cackle, she charged.

Anger rushed through Raidou's chest and he struck, strategy briefly forgotten. The sword clashed with the Kishin Egg's claws, which were too tough to cut through.

Alucard fought to block every attack and cut down the overhead swipes when the kishin egg attempted to hover and attack.

When it landed from its latest attempt, it grew sly and tried to splash water in Raidou's face. Alucard felt Raidou shift the blade in an automatic response to block the water and it landed on him. The resonation fluctuated for a moment as Alucard felt his body sting with pain.

Get its wings, Raidou!

Damn it-- He hadn't meant to put Alucard in harm's way. Raidou dodged the claws and brought the sword all the way through the Kishin Egg's left wings. The monster shrieked and nearly fell into the river, but managed to back off along the shore instead, twitching.

Raidou drew a sharp breath. He had to keep his cool. This wasn't a Tento lord, no matter how much it reminded him of one -- he couldn't start thinking of that now.

Sorry.

Understandable.

Alucard blocked and stabbed through the kishin egg's attacks. The claws were hard and pinged against his metal body, but he held firm.

Its eyes. We need to dazzle its vision. Try dashing around it with shades. If it's only briefly, it should distract it enough for you to see a perfect point to stab it.

Raidou eased into their resonace. It had been such a long time since they had fought together, yet it hadn't become more difficult -- just different. Perhaps his soul had changed while he had been home.

The detective backdashed away, taking the Kishin Egg by surprise and causing her to stumble. That moment would have to be enough to relearn their second ability. He broke into a run and circled around the Kishin Egg as Alucard had told him.

Alucard could see the multiple shades of Raidou flickering behind him. He kept the resonance strong, just long enough for the kishin egg to be distracted.

There! Right in its underbelly. You can slide it between two plates of armor!

I see it!

They had to act before the Kishin Egg got over its confusion. Raidou ran up and thrust the sword into the opening. The strike was precise, and the blade sank into the Kishin Egg's gut.

It shrieked and fell back. After making feeble attempts at getting back up, it realized how close to death it was, and quickly switched tactics.

"Mercccy! I yield, huumanss! Won't you spare my life?" The Kishin Egg groveled on the ground, trying to look less like an insect and more like a woman.

I have no mercy for the likes of you.

Alucard stabbed deep into the thrashing kishin egg and did not falter his assault until the creature twitched its last.

Good. We have vanquished another foe.

Raidou felt no more sympathy than Alucard did as he plunged the blade through their enemy. The reports of all the lives lost to the Kishin Egg and the way it had gloated about it just a minute ago made sure of that.

And, somewhere in the back of his mind, he found himself thinking of Akane again, and twisted the sword just a little more painfully before the Kishin Egg disappeared and left its soul behind.

Yes.

Alucard transformed himself back and ingested the soul. He licked his lips. "It can digest for its crimes."

Raidou took a moment to calm his temper. Once he had, he immediately noticed the burns on Alucard's skin caused by the water.

"Alucard-san, you are hurt..."

"Hmm?" Alucard couldn't see his skin, but it did feel like a bit of sunburn on his face. "It is not anything to be overly concerned with. Merely a little splash of water."

"Let me see." It might not feel like much now, but it could start hurting later. Raidou pulled at Alucard's shoulder to make him bend over and took a hold of his chin to keep him still as he examined the burns. They weren't severe, but they needed some ice...

How odd. At the gentle touch of Raidou's hand on his chin, his stomach fluttered. He wasn't used to Raidou giving him so much scrutiny.

"Ah...do...do they look bad? Perhaps we can use the first aid kit in the apartment?"

"Not terrible, but I think they should be treated regardless." He let go and looked him over.

"Were you burnt anywhere else?"

"I don't feel burnt anywhere else but I can check once we get home." So odd, this feeling of being scrutinized but out of concern and not criticism. "Let's go home, Raidou."

"...Very well. Let's go."

Satisfied that Alucard seemed to me alright for the most part, Raidou led the way back to the mirror.

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