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Zanka just finished his daily training, he would say he improved a bit from yesterday's training session. But, of course, he still decided that it was proof he was far from his goal.
Team akuta was given a mission from the Hell Guard today, a special request given by Kyouka Nijiku herself.
He has to do well today, after all.. This is a request from Kyouka. He wouldn't want to deal with Kyouka and Goka storming into HQ because he failed a mission.
During the team discussion Corvus revealed that there was a giver seen in a nearby village with wings, who appeared from a portal in the sky.
The Hell Guard decided to leave this matter to the cleaners since they were apparently understaffed. It was quite odd, usually they would jump at the chance to catch a dangerous giver.
They were told to stay cautious, after all, the giver did appear from a portal. They only knew one person who used portals, the female Raider with blue hair. "Her name was Cthoni, right?"
And even the Hell Guards weren’t sure if this was the raiders doing. Even if they weren’t the cause.. Their boss might want to take the giver with wings himself, all for his plans.
It was decided that they would head over to the village first thing tomorrow. They would use the time they have today to rest-up before the trip.
Rudo seemed excited for this mission, it made sense, he might be one step closer to taking his revenge on the sphere if they actually manage to catch the new giver. The giver might even be the one that murdered his father. Although it is a stretch.
They need to pack up and leave immediately if they want to catch the giver without much trouble.
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Later that evening, Zanka decided to head to his room, in order to prepare for their mission. He walked through the silent hallway, his mind foggy due to the pressure of failing a task given by Kyouka.
Usually they would be asleep by now, but team Akuta went out for dinner again and arrived later than usual.
“Hey Zanka,” Riyo whispered as she suddenly came out of her room, fully armed and ready for war. The Ripper tucked neatly in her pocket.
“Ya haven’t finished preparing yet?” She apparently noticed the unprepared and nervous Zanka. "Are you goin' like that?" She said, her voice louder than her initial whisper, yet quieter than her usual voice.
She wouldn’t want anyone to wake up because of their conversation after all.
“Nah,” Zanka responded, his voice slightly louder than a whisper. “I just need to pack up, then I'll change into my uniform tomorrow.” He practically muttered the second part while heading towards his room.
He suddenly paused, before turning around and saying “See ya tomorrow?” in his regular voice this time, since they were farther apart than earlier.
“Yup!!” Riyo said while heading towards Rudo’s room.
“Imma check up on Rudo next.” She said giggling, before disappearing to Rudo’s room.
He then heard Rudo's reaction coming from his room.
"Got it," he muttered, slightly amused by the current situation. 'I should finish up.' the first thing on his mind while he unlocks the door to his room.
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A little while later, Enjin, Rudo, Riyo, and Zanka sit in the car infront of HQ.
The air is cold, the sky is still a bit dark but it should still be safe enough to drive. They used a clock to tell whether it's morning or not, it's difficult to tell using the sky. The clouds were a dark shade of gray.
All they need before they leave are the supporters. Gris, Follo, and Tomme.
Riyo is chattering about her dream about The Ripper. The supporters eventually managed to find their way to the car, squeezing into the backseat. With Gris in the front to monitor Enjin's driving skills.
"Everybody ready?" Enjin asks while Zanka buckles up his seatbelt for the 4th time. Nobody blames him, Enjin's driving is ass.
The group all mutter their own versions of agreement and approval. Enjin quickly started his driving, opening the radio to hear some music. Was that TooLily?
"By the way, what other information do we have about our target?" Rudo asks eagerly, the target might be linked to the person who killed his dad, Zanka can't blame him for being excited to catch the guy.
"According to Seimu.." Gris responded, pulling out an information sheet from his bag. It's not a common occurrence for them to hunt people, so Seimu gave him a copy of the information sheet.
"The Giver has short blonde hair, and is covered in pink clothing, with a feminine appearance." he attempted to hand a picture to Rudo, although Enjin's driving made that harder than it has to be. He eventually managed to give it to Rudo without any injures, it was a sketch they made using the information they got from Kyouka. "Remlin drew that, pretty good, huh?"
"Damn, she looks cute!" Riyo commented, looking at the picture Rudo has in his hand. The picture showed a feminine face, with bright blonde hair, and covered in pink as if she was Barbie. Zanka leaned towards him too, catching a glimpse of Remlin's drawing. "Remlin drew that really well, huh?"
"Yeah, we could probably catch her with this sketch." Rudo said confidently, his trust in his team was astonishing. "How long 'till we get there, Enjin?" Riyo asked, glancing out the window.
"We're almost here," He replied before pausing. His eyes suddenly widened slightly. "Oh shit." What was Enjin so surprised about? "Is that.." Zanka suddenly felt a chill down his spine.
"Don't tell me.." Zanka immediately turned to face the windshield, where Enjin was facing. "No fucking way."
"Yoo!!" A voice practically hit him. The most annoying, irritating, disgusting, and clear voice you could ever in your entire life. Jabber fucking Wonger. He was standing up, excitedly waving at the Cleaners. It's surprising how he didn't fall off of the Raider's moving vehicle.
His dark brown locs were being swayed by the wind. A huge shit-eating grin on his face, it was as if he saw his favorite person.
He looked stunning. Somehow.
"It's Zan-zan! Boss, you need to let me fight him!" the brunette said excitedly, with sparkles in his bright, beautiful, crazed, magenta eyes. "Focus on the mission, Jabber." The other guy spoke firmly, who was this guy?
"C'mon Boss? Just this once?" Zanka can't believe it. Jabber was begging this guy. "No. We have a job to do." Jabber stayed silent for a bit, eventually the fire in his eyes died down. He scoffed and sat back down. Jabber actually listened. To him.
Who was this guy? Why does Jabber listen to him?
"Ah shit.. They heard about the Giver." fuck. Zanka forgot about that. Riyo excitedly started shaking Rudo's shoulders. "Enjin. Drive." Gris muttered, defeated. Enjin sped up. The car suddenly stared shaking at a more dangerous pace. If there were speeding laws on the ground, they would be breaking 11037 of them. But nevertheless, it was important. They had to find the giver first. They couldn't let the Raider have this win.
"Hey, hey, hey!" he was caught off guard by how quickly the Cleaners decided they needed to leave. "Momoa speed up!!" Jabber shouted, shaking the girl's shoulders. Although Momoa shrugged him off, "Boss, Should I speed up?"
"Whatcha waitin' for?? Zan-zan's gonna leave me behind.." he pointed out, disappointed. But then he paused, his eyes lighting up the familiar magenta glow. "Drive." Momoa sped up. She does not want to deal with Jabber. Ever.
A sharp giggle came out of Jabber's mouth.
The chase began. Raiders vs Cleaners.
The Raider's car was faster than Zanka expected, they were close to overtaking the Cleaners. "Enjin drive faster!!" Riyo urged, giving a couple glances to the Raiders. They were panicking slightly, with Rudo trying to find trash to use to slow the other car down.
It was chaos inside the Cleaners' car. Meanwhile the only thing making noise inside the Raider's car is the music blasting because Jabber was strapped down. We don't want him flying out anytime soon.
Momoa was tense, she felt that Jabber would rip her throat out if Zanka managed to "escape" she sighed, she can't afford to slow down. Bundus had to physically restrain Jabber, but his stare is burning a hole at the back of her head.
"How long is this going to take??" Zanka yelled out, getting more nervous by the second. Jabber was staring straight at him. His attractive magenta eyes piercing Zanka's soul.
"We're almost there, damn it!" Enjin responsed, but they immediately saw the village where the Giver was spotted. Although.. Finding the Giver might be harder than they thought.
Enjin quickly stopped the Car, and they proceeded to jump out to split up. "Zanka, Rudo, and Riyo." The yellow-haired man called out, grabbing the trio's attention. "You distract the Raiders."
Enjin and the other supporters quickly ran into the village, attempting to find the Giver. Or at least finding a lead.
It didn't take long for the Raiders to catch up. Although Jabber immediately shot up from his chair and jumped right in front of Zanka. "Hey, Zan-zan~" Jabber managed to claw his way out of his restraints. Zanka slammed him with Lovely Assistaff, creating space between the two. The hum of Lovely Assistaff activating took over, filing his senses.
"Ahh~" Jabber moaned, the relief of Lovely hitting him gave him pure ecstasy. He flew 3 feet away, he quickly activated Mankira. Revealing her beautiful claws. The hum of Jinki activating fills him with joy. "You really know how to hit the spot, Zan~ka."
Getting praised by a Raider wasn't on Zanka's bucket list, he attempted to ignore the masochist's words. But he couldn't help it, a slight blush crept up Zanka's neck.
Jabber launched himself at Zanka, attempting to slice him with Mankira's toxins. "I baked up a new one jus' for you Zan!" Zanka blocked the attack with Lovely Assistaff. Zanka then began spinning, sending Jabber flying in the opposite direction. "Ugh," Jabber grunted, a blush on his cheeks, while his nose started bleeding. "You're so good to me, Zan-zan."
Zanka took the first move after Jabber landed swiftly. Jumping up to give Jabber a blow to the head. Jabber somehow knew what Zanka wanted to do, but he leaped forward, crashing into Zanka. "Fuck!" Zanka twisted his upper body, making Jabber take the fall. They came crashing down, with Jabber trapped underneath Zanka.
Zanka straddled Jabber's waist, pining him to the ground with Lovely Assistaff clamped around his neck. "How's that?" Zanka huffed, proud of his moves. "You're doing so well, Zan-zan.." Jabber claimed before he tried scratching Zanka with his claws.
Zanka reacted quickly, Standing up and dodging Jabber's attack. But Jabber kicked Zanka away almost immediately after his first attack. Zanka flew backwards, regaining his balance after leaning on Lovely Assistaff. Just as Zanka took a fighting stance he realized Jabber's eyes weren't on him. Anger flared up in Zanka's heart, but reluctantly decided to be logical in his current situation.
He paused, Jabber seems to be staring at something behind Zanka. He heard faint shouting noises behind him.
"Zanka! Behind you!"
He turned around, he was faced with a strange looking person. They looked.. Different. Somehow. Blonde hair that faded into pink, the ends of their hair curling into a heart, pink eyes, a heart gem on their forehead, and they were covered head-to-toe with pink heart accessories. But.. They were floating. "Isn't that.."
"Hello!" a male voice called out, it was radiating from the strange girl. "Sorry to interrupt you two lovebirds." What the hell?
The Giver was just floating there, watching them with an amused expression.
The Giver found them first.
"Actually, no I'm not! Silly me." the Giver was a guy? Jabber's eyes glowed a brighter magenta, excited at the fact they found the Giver. "Hey, Boss.."
Zodyl was standing near their Car. Shock etched across his face. He clearly didn't anticipate this situation. Momoa shared the same response, pupils shrank. They couldn't believe there actually was a Giver with wings.
Rudo was holding a makeshift weapon, a mouse he activated. A weird attempt at a smile covering his face, it was mixed with shock and excitement. Riyo was giggling, she looked ready to catch the Giver.
"Anyways, Zanka right?" Zanka felt his heart dropped down to his ass. How did he know my name? "And you're Jabber?" Jabber's grin widened, Mankira shining under the glare of the sun. "The one and only."
"I'm Lyre," the strange boy claimed, his voice radiating from his odd smile. "Lyre Lockheart." Zanka gave Rudo a glance, catch him. Catch him now.
Rudo let go of the transformed mouse, and activated his Jinki on a rusted Chain. The hum of Jinki activating sounded loudly.
"I have a job to do. Sorry, not sorry." The blonde muttered, the smile on his face never faltering. Lyre then took out a bow and arrow from his bag, "I only have one arrow, so I'll make this count." Zanka immediately stood his ground, this piece of shit was going to shoot an arrow? Lyre adjusted his grip, he used a bit more force than necessary in his arrow.
In a blink of an eye, the arrow soared into Zanka's heart, he paused, not expecting to get shot that quickly. But strangely enough.. It didn't hurt. Zanka felt a flutter in his chest. His eyes were dazed, his vision blurring. A strange pink aura surrounded Zanka. It made his thoughts blurry, beads of sweat began to drip down his face.
There wasn't any injuries caused by the arrow, Zanka turned around, slightly dazed by the arrow. He faced Jabber who was also shot by the arrow, but Jabber was bleeding slightly. The arrow pierced through Zanka's heart, and landed into Jabber's.
"Ah. Fuck."
They both made eye contact, but that was enough to spark the connection. It was like Zanka saw Jabber in a rosy pink tint. And it seems like Jabber saw the same thing. A big cutesy grin spreading across the masochist's face. Jabber was also surrounded by the pink aura, but this time there were sparkles and stars appearing. In Zanka's eyes, there were poisonous flowers surrounding Jabber, it was disgustingly beautiful.
"Got 'em!" The Giver giggled, not realizing the chain flying towards them. It circled around them, and eventually tightened.
It caught poor Lyre by surprise. "What..?" they asked in confusion, which then became surprise. Rudo started pulling the chain down, trying to make the Giver touch the floor to fight. The heavy chains made it difficult for them to fly away, eventually, Lyre lost energy and fell down to the ground. They landed gracefully, but at the same time, made a loud crashing sound.
Riyo and Rudo quickly grabbed them, worried about the earlier attack on Zanka. "What did you do to Zanka? You pink piece of shit." Rudo angrily questioned, Enjin ran towards Zanka worried. "What did I do?" the blonde Giver asked, confused on why they are angry at him.
"Zanka 're you alright??" Enjin asked, shaking Zanka's shoulders frantically. ".. Yeah, I'm alright" Zanka said half-heartedly. Glancing over his shoulder to look at Jabber. Jabber was still in his earlier position, staring at Zanka with heart-eyes, beside him were Momoa and Cthoni, who both were trying to figure out if the arrow did something to Jabber.
Jabber mouthed the words "Call me." at Zanka, smile the most innocent smile he could muster. The blush crept up Zanka's neck once again, but Zanka still has some of his sanity.
Cthoni activated her manwhole and pushed Jabber inside, she shot Zanka a death glare before she followed Jabber.
What just happened..?