Near the Mountains…

The revenge battle was about to begin; Yggdrasil vs. M.I.S.T, as the moon slowly disappeared from the sky as the clouds once again turned off the light…

The mist covers the whole area, Typhoon (the leader) lowers his arm; “Scatter…”

“Right..” The members go separate ways, completely erasing their presence. Typhoon as he runs, thinks:

“This is how we move, we of M.I.S.T are one with the mist and assassinate our targets without any sound. That’s why they call us the Silent invaders…”

Kasumi takes a battle stance consisting of putting one leg in front of another and bending her knees as she thinks; “I was expecting this...knowing them...their target is…” Kasumi immediately charges at them, disappearing in the mist.

Shion stands with her eyes closed, there is no sound or visibility due to the thick mist; “Keep calm, you must follow the plan.”

Shion opens her eyes and claps her hands and makes a golden staff appear; the golden staff is as long as her body. It has a round end with two rings hanging from it.

(CCCCHIIIIINNNGGG)

Suddenly, Shion notices that someone is charging in front of her, someone is coming from the back and the other falling towards her. Shion smiles; “Just as expected…”

With her staff, Shion hits the ground gently, three times as she chants; “Ogin no Kagayaki” (Golden Shine)

(CCCHHHIIINNNNGGGG)

Shion begins to shine in a bright golden color, instantly blinding the agents for an instant. “MY EYES…” Flood screams as she continues to charge, at that moment someone appears in front of her.

(PPPPUUUMMMM)

Carlos appears and kicks Flood away from Shion. “WHY YOU…” Flood shouts as Carlos makes two kunais appear; “You cowards…”

Kasumi stops the one who was falling towards Shion, Typhoon. Kasumi clashes swords with Typhoon causing him to fall to the left. Shion stops Drought’s punch and pushes him back. Soon, the members of Yggdrasil are standing back-to-back facing their opponents.

“Don’t let your guard down...it’s just as we predicted…” Kasumi says to the others who respond; “Right…”

“So, you’re not going to make this easy…” Typhoon takes out his sword (similar to a lightsaber) Kasumi grabs her katana with her two hands; “Remember...don’t die on me…”

There are three battles happening simultaneously as the members have scattered in the mountains.

Kasumi charges at Typhoon.

Carlos attacks Flood and Shion is left confronting Drought.

Kasumi remembers the conversation she had with her team the night before.

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Yggdrasil Secret Base…

Kasumi ordered the remaining members of Yggdrasil (Except for Flor who was listening on the phone) to gather. Heidi was also in the meeting…

“Senpai, why did you call us? Are you okay? We haven’t seen you in days…” Shion asks with a worried expression. Kasumi doesn’t respond, she looks at everyone with an intense glare:

“Everyone, I have something to say…”

(GULP)

Carlos and Chelsea look nervous; “Why is Ms. Muller here?Is she going to fire us? What punishment will we have?”

(PPUUUMM)

Kasumi bows so hard, that she hits her forehead to the table as she says:

“EVERYONE, I’M SORRY FOR BEING SUCH A HORRIBLE LEADER!”

“HUUHHH?” Everyone is surprised. Shion tries to say; “Senpai…”

“Shion, let her speak…” Heidi interrupts Shion. Kasumi continues to speak; “I take full responsibility for Jairo’s death...and I left Flor alone...I was not fully prepared...I’m sorry...You deserve a better leader than me...however...I can’t resigned from my post due to the delicacy of the mission so I ask of you...please...Accept my apologies….”

The room is completely silent, Rosa stands up and walks towards Kasumi; “Hija...I have never blamed you for Jairo’s death, in fact, I am the one who wants to apologize...because they took me hostage…however…” Rosa hugs Kasumi; “I will continue to follow your orders because I trust you, I see everyone here as my family...so I want to ask you, please continue to lead us…”

“Rosa…” Kasumi begins to shed tears. “Kasumi, don’t worry about it, but you owe a Double Chocolate special that I like...okay…” Flor replies on the phone. “Flor…” Kasumi smiles upon hearing those words.

“She’s right Senpai...we need you as a leader, so can count on me…” Chelsea says as she licks her lollipop. Carlos puts his hand on his chest where the heart is and begins to scream:

“SENPAI, I WILL FOLLOW YOU TO THE END OF THE EARTH...I AM YOUR LOYAL SERVANT!”

Carlos begins to think; “Maybe someday, she’ll let me fondle her boo…”

(PPUUMM)

Chelesea hits his head; “OUCH! WHAT WAS THAT FOR!” Chelsea sighs; “Why do you want to make it weird...you idiot…”

“DAMN YOU!”

Kasumi chuckles, she looks at Shion. Shion makes a warm smile:

“Senpai, I see you as a leader but I have always seen you as my older sister...of course I accept...When I see you cry, it brings pain to my soul…”

“Shion…” Kasumi smiles at her. Carlos begins to say; “WE ARE THE MEMBERS OF TEAM KASUMI...AND NO ONE WILL CHANGE THAT...AM I RIGHT?”

“YEAH!” The others scream with enthusiasm. Heidi smiles:

“Well done Kasumi, you have such a united group. It appears I worried for nothing…”

“Thank you, Ms. Heidi…”

“Now then, here is the situation…” Heidi makes a hologram appear; “While you guys we're dealing with M.I.S.T, there was another problem occuring on this region. A powerful entity appeared, it was identified as a Skinwalker…”

“A Skinwalker?” Carlos asks confused, Heidi nods in agreement:

“That’s right, an ancient mage from the Navajo tribe...with the help of Alejandro and the golden key, he managed to revive at least 20 warriors…”

“Alejandro? What happened to him?” Rosa asks with a worried expression. Heidi begins to explain; “Because Jairo died, Alejandro felt guilt and despair...the Skinwalker used that opportunity to put him under a spell...Alejandro helped the Skinwalker to bring back those warriors.”

“Alejandro…” Kasumi looks down; “If only...I had the chance to stop him that night...I think he…”

“Kasumi, stop living in the past and focus on the present…” Heidi says to Kasumi, she continues to explain:

“Uriel Di Fiore and Tiwa De Ysleta managed to suppress the Skinwalker and took Alejandro to somewhere safe...however, Anastasia Lucifugus is still a hostage which it would be bad if Darius Lucifugus makes a move...although I was not in favor with the Alliance, it has been very convenient...Uriel and Tiwa will take care of the Skinwalker…”

-TCH- “Damn Uriel, I hate him and Alejandro…” Carlos says with a face full of disgust. Heidi notices that and begins to say:

“You know, the reason why Alejandro fell into despair was because he was being blamed for Jairo’s death…”

“...” Carlos doesn’t say a thing, Heidi continues to speak with a serious tone:

“Carlos, I will say this here and now… Alejandro is a member of Yggdrasil now...I want you to see him the way you, the others...understand...part of this was because you let your emotions get the best of you…”

Carlos lowers his head; “I understand...sorry…” Chelsea begins to chuckle; “Pff…”Carlos begins to say; “Shut up…”

“Now then, M.I.S.T will return tomorrow, and they are going to target Shion once more...Kasumi, I want you and your team to focus on M.I.S.T, I will focus on the Skinwalker…”

“But, Ms. Heidi...you can’t do this alone?” Kasumi replies with a worried expression. Heidi chuckles:

“Fufufu...I know that, but I am not going to be alone, Uriel and Tiwa will be there, plus, I will take Chelsea Lockhart…”

“Wait me?” Chelsea exclaims, Heidi nods in agreement; “Your skills will be perfect to deal with this situation…Kasumi, I hope you don’t mind…”

“Not at all, Chelsea is an excellent sniper, she will be useful…” Kasumi replies, Kasumi stands up and explains:

“Alright, tomorrow, we will have a difficult evening...Flor, please come to Sun City and support Rosa, who is going to stay in the command room...Shion and Carlos will be with me to face M.I.S.T. Ms. Heidi and Chelsea will support Uriel’s group as part of the Alliance. Understood?”

“Understood…”

Back to the Present…

“I hope they are alright?” Rosa says with a nervous tone. Flor who is standing behind her grabs her shoulder and says:

“Don’t worry Tia...they are strong…”

“Did I make the right choice in giving the seed to Uriel?”

“Yes, you did...because now, he will save Alejandro…”

Rosa puts her hands together and begins to say; “I hope you are right…”

Kasumi in the battle, begins to take off her glasses as she thinks:

“I won’t fail this time...I am going to kill those members of M.I.S.T”

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Carlos Valverde vs. Flood

(SSLLASSHH SSSLAASSHHH)

Carlos is left fighting Flood. Flood is very quick and she is able to move at great speed. Carlos throws kunais at her, however, every kunai passes right next to her.

“Hahaha, ♪-you can’t hit me-♫” Flood makes fun of Carlos. Carlos loses his temper and begins to scream; “WHAT THE HELL, THIS ISN’T A GAME YOU KNOW!”

“Hahaha, sorry, but I am having fun.” Flood replies with excitement. Carlos gets even angrier:

“Fun? You think this is fun? You think killing people is fun? What the hell is wrong with you?”

“Nothing is wrong with me...it’s just...when you see so many deaths, it becomes comical you know…”

Carlos stops moving as he thinks; “This girl is a psycho...and it makes me angry…” Carlos releases his dark blue mana, Flood stops moving as she asks:

“Ooohh….are you going to show me a new trick?”

“You could say that, I am about to show you my real weapon…” Carlos slowly lifts his arms, -CCCLLLAAPPP- Carlos claps one time and slowly separates his hand, summoning a black katana with blue edges.

(SSSHHHIINNNNGGG)

Carlos moves it around and grabs it with both of his hands.

“Wwwooaaahhh...what a nice sword…” Flood says with excitement.

“This is my katana, it’s called; Kurohariotsubame” (Blue Swallow)

“What a long and weird name...but okay, I guess...I can play with you more…”

Carlos takes a deep breath as he thinks; “Alright, I calculated well...this time, you won’t escape…”

(SSSLLLAASSHHH)

With great speed, Carlos approaches Flood and cuts her hood. Flood escapes by jumping back; “How did you do that?” Carlos doesn’t respond and closes his eyes. With his eyes closed, Carlos imagines Flood positions with his next attack, pin-pointing each of them.

“Danza del Gorrion” (Swallow Dance)

(SLASH SLASH SLASH)

Carlos attacks Flood with speed, Flood evades the attack thinking how is he doing that. Carlos sees each of the Flood’s positions, when she arrives at the last one. Carlos kicks Flood and sends her to a boulder.

(BBBBOOOMMMM)

Carlos takes another deep breath as he thinks; “Successful” Flood slowly stands up as she expresses anger; “You...how did you do that? I know my ability is activated...each attack of yours should've been multiplied ten times...even breathing would be difficult…”

Carlos falls to one knee as he begins to breathe heavily; “Of course it’s difficult...I can barely keep my consciousness...however, I only adjusted my body so I can move freely…”

“You what?” Flood tries to move, Carlos appears in front of her.-PPPUUMM- Carlos kicks her once more. Flood crashes to the mountain again, making boulders fall. Carlos jumps back as the boulders fall on top of Flood.

“Ha...ha...ha…at least it's over…” Carlos says with a smile. Suddenly, the earth shakes and a thick mist spreads.

(BBBBOOOMMMM)

A burst of mana creates a massive air current. Flood comes out walking slowly as she chuckles; “You know, if I didn’t have my “Mana War Suit”, I’d be dead…” Flood puts her two hands together and slowly begins to gather mana.

Carlos opens his eyes wider; “What the...what are you doing?”

“I am called Flood because I increased the physical and spiritual abilities surrounding me by ten-fold, but that also applies to me as well…take this…” Flood launches a powerful sphere towards Carlos. Carlos evades the attack, however, Flood appears and kicks Carlos, sending him towards the mana sphere.

(BBBBBOOOOOMMMM)

The manna sphere explodes the moment Carlos touches it. A powerful smoke screen mixes with the mist making it harder to see. Carlos lies on his back as he looks at the sky; “I can’t see a thing…” At that moment, Flood jumps on top and lands on Carlos, breaking two of his ribs.

“AAAHHHHH” Carlos screams as blood comes out of his mouth. Flood kicks Carlos with force sending him to another part of the mountain.

(CCCRRAAASSHHHH)

Carlos breathes heavily, he stands up and grabs his katana. “I can’t lose…I won’t…” Carlos charges straight at Flood; “Oh you still want to play…” -SSSLLLLAASSHH- Carlos slashes Flood, however, only her hood. Flood creates another mana sphere close to him; “Game over…”

“Noo…” Carlos opens his eyes wider. -BBBBOOOMMM- The sphere expands creating a huge explosion. After a few moments, Alejandro falls to the ground, as he was hit directly by the attack.

Carlos looks at the sky once more as he breathes heavily; “Damn it, I guess, this is the end for me…” Carlos slowly closes his eyes as he remembers:

“Hey Carlos, let’s go hiking...it’ll be fun…” A boy similar to Alejandro however, he had white hair and bluish eyes.

“Big Brother Max, I guess, I am going to be seeing you soon…”

“Hey Carlos...what are you doing?” Carlos hears a feminine voice; “Chelsea?” Carlos hears Chelsea’s voice; “You joined Yggdrasil because you want money to help your family...and I joined because I was forced to by my father...but truth is, I also want money...that’s why we’re here…don’t die on me...”

Carlos opens his eyes; “Damn it, of all the people I could think of...why was it you, Chelsea? Idiot…” Flood walks slowly towards him; “Is he dead? or not? I wonder…”

Carlos stands up as he thinks; “That’s right...Max would be disappointed, we lived in poverty, yet, he always smiled...If I die now, then, who’s going to help my family? I decided to join this organization because I want money…” Carlos takes a deep breath; “I WILL SHOW YOU...THE POWER OF THE SWALLOW!”

(BBBOOOMMMM)

Carlos releases an enormous amount of mana, Flood jumps back; “What the hell? Hey, you cheater, you were supposed to be dead…” Carlos chuckles; “Dead? Me? Don’t joke around, I am the strongest member aside from Senpai...besides, I need money…”

“Money?” Flood scratches her head. Carlos lifts his katana; “You said that when I’m around you, power overflows like a flood ehh...that’s perfect, because this technique requires a lot of power…” Carlos grabs his katana with his two hands and lifts it to the air. His body begins to boil and blue mana comes out in the form of flames.

“What the...who are you, the Blue Exorcists?” Flood asks surprised, Carlos chuckles; “You know, I like that manga...however…” Carlos moves one leg forward and bends it a little thinking; “Gather all of your strength to these next movements…” Mana comes out of the sword like blue flames, Carlos takes a deep breath:

“Técnica Secreta; Aleteo del Gorrión del Zafiro…” (Secret Technique; Sapphire Swallow Flap) -SSSSLLLLAAASSHHH- Carlos swings his sword down releasing a powerful attack of blue flames. “GGGYYYAAHHH” Flood releases mana sphere towards the flames, however, the flames absorb the attack.

“No...my attack…” Flood jumps into the air evading the flames. - BBBOOOOMMM- The flames create a giant hole in the mountain. Flood lands in another part; “This is bad, if he touches me, then I’m…”

“YOU WON’T ESCAPE…” Carlos appears behind her. -TCH- “I broke my left arm with that movement, but it doesn’t matter...I will finish this…” Carlos turns his sword, the katana’s blade is on his back as he prepares to swing one more time. Flood nervously thinks:

“No...with my ability, he should’ve broken his bones already, I am Flood...everything overflows near me...but he...he managed to control his manna and movements perfectly, if he is a genius…”

“NO, WAIT…” Flood shouts scared. “Too late…” Carlos makes his final attack.-SSSSLLLLAASHH- Carlos makes a horizontal slash, however, the blue flames go on top of Flood. The mist clears a little revealing a giant cut in the mountain behind them.

“Y-Y-You missed?” Flood asks with a shaky voice. Carlos sighs; “Of course I missed...that attack is only meant to kill Kage, not humans, I was ordered not to kill you…however…” Carlos grabs Flood and makes a powerful head bump knocking flood unconscious. Flood falls into the ground, her mask falls off, revealing a young girl, similar to the age of Carlos.

Carlos, breathing heavily, thinks; “A girl huh...I guess you are doing the same as me....Be grateful, I really wanted to kill you...but at least, I am satisfied now…” Carlos falls on his back as he looks at the sky; “For you...Jairo, I made it...Chelsea, I wonder how are you doing? I need to get back to Senpai, but I need to rest for a moment…” Carlos chuckles as he closes his eyes.

Carlos vs. Flood...the winner...Carlos Valverde….

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Shion Saito vs. Drought

In a different area of the mountains…

(CCCRRRAAASSSSHHHH)

Shion makes golden chains appear from her talisman, the chains head towards Drought. Drought begins to laugh; “This is too easy…” Drought charges at Shion trying to hit her. -BBOOOMM- Shion evades the attack as she throws talismans papers to the ground with the kanji word; “爆発” (Explosion)

(BOOM BOOM BOOM)

Drought is trapped under multiple explosions. As the smokescreen clears, Shion looks like Drought is standing there without any scratch. Shion takes a step back thinking; “How can this be?” Drought chuckles; “I bet you’re wondering why I am untouched...well...my “Mana War Suit” permits me to absorb the life force of the surrounding area, similar to a drought in the hot summer…”

“I see, Mana War Suits, I heard that the Government of this country was working with something similar to Yggdrasil…” Shion analyzes the situation. Drought lifts his hand:

“Allow me to show you the extent of my power…”

(PPPUUMMM)

Drought releases mana in the form of shockwaves. Suddenly, Shion looks at her surroundings, the creatures like lizards, insects and birds are sucked dry; “He’s sucking away the life force, I need to keep my distance.

At that moment, Drought appears in front of Shion; “You ain’t getting away, little girl…” -BBBBOOMMM- Drought kicks Shion with force sending her flying to the mountains. “KKYYAAHHH” She screams with pain as blood comes out of her mouth. Shion feels that half of her mana disappeared; “This is bad, one more hit and he is going to kill me…”

Drought walks with pride; “What’s the matter, don’t tell me that you’re done already…” Drought slowly walks towards her, Shion throws a talisman that says; “バリア” (Barrier) Creating a barrier separating the two of them.

“HAHAHA, YOU THINK THIS COULD STOP ME!” Drought laughs as he begins to punch the barrier. Shion makes a hand sign consisting of her index and middle finger up; “I need to keep him away from me....”

“HA...HA..HA...BREAK...BREAK…” Drought begins to break it slowly. Shion with her staff points at her barrier reinforcing it.

(PUM PUM PUM)

Drought continues to punch it, Shion begins to think; “My mana, it’s almost gone, think...you have to think…”

“One more punch…” Drought hits the barrier with force, destroying it completely. Drought changes at Shion screaming; “YOU’RE DONE FOR!” Shion taps three times the ground with her staff; “Ogin no Kagayaki” (Golden Shine)

(CCCHHHIIINNNNGGG)

“My eyes...damn you…” Drought closes his eyes for a couple of seconds, he opens them and sees that she disappeared. The mist makes her presence impossible to see. Drought chuckles:

“Very clever girl...but...you can't escape forever…”

Shion escaped and is now hiding in a small escape, she breathes heavily thinking; “I’m so tired...it’s like I ran 10 marathons and used 100 spells...I am at my limit…” Shion closes her eyes and leans her head on the wall:

“I am a priestess of the Saito clan...my job is to create support, not to fight...so why did I volunteer for this?” Shion feels a drop of water falling to her face; “Kasumi Senpai, what would you do in a situation like this?”

Shion remembers a conversation she had with Kasumi:

“Senpai...what can I do? I am not a fighter...I’m a supporter...and I feel useless…”

Kasumi smiles at her and says; “You’re right, you’re not a fighter, however...you can do more with your head, than your fists...Shion, you are the smartest person in the team...I know that you are able to come up with something...just think…”

“Think...think...I got it…” Shion opens her eyes as she immediately takes out her cellphone. After a few minutes Drought, who was sitting, waiting for Shion, stands up. He takes a deep breath and screams:

“TIME’S UP, LITTLE LADY...NOW I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!”

“Just try it…” Shion says to Drought, Drought looks up and sees Shion on the top of a hill. She looks at him with a confident expression.

“Oh, so are you prepared to die?”

Shion smiles and replies; “Not quite...but first, let me ask you this? Why me? You know I didn’t attack a school right, Jairo and I were defending the students from Kages…”

“Little missy, by seeing you, I know that you didn’t do anything like that...however, we have our orders...and I must obey them…”

“I see...well then, I have to obey mine as well…” Shion lifts her right hand and makes a hand sign with her index and middle fingers up. She puts her left hand making another sign with her index and middle finger up but close to her chin.

Shion closes her eyes as she thinks; “I only have one shot…” Suddenly, one hundred of the talismans appear surrounding Drought on all directions with the kanji; “鎖” (Chains)

“What the...I’m surrounded…” Drought says as he looks around him. Shion begins to chant; “Now, feel the rage of a hundred chains; Seisei no kusari 1” (Chains of Purification, 100)

(CCCCHHIIINNNGGG)

One hundred chains begin to attack Drought. Drought activates his ability, some of the chains disappear without reaching him, others wrap around him but disappear. Drought also fights back by punching them. The assault continues for a couple of minutes.

After a few minutes, only a couple of chains are left, Shion falls into her knees; “I’m out of manna…”

“Is that all...man, I guess I should’ve just fought the little man over there...I bet he could give me more of a challenge…”

Shion smiles; “Maybe he can...to be honest, I am not a fighter...but I am genius…” Shion makes another hand sign consisting of her index finger.

(CCCHHHIINNNGGG)

Suddenly, four more chains appear from below and manage to trap Drought; “What the...more chains? Are you toying with me…”

“Maybe I am...but…” Shion closes her eyes, Drought notices another talisman above him that says; “テレポート” (Teleport) Suddenly, the talisman expands creating a portal. Drought tries to break free.

“Now…” Shion says to another Shion located 50 km north of Sun City where it is raining heavily. Shion (clone) stands on the top of a mountain as she sees lightning falling near her.

"NOW…" Shion (clone) throws her staff to the portal serving as a rod. The staff attracts the lightning. Lightning crosses through the portal with great force.

Drought looks at the lightning coming his way; "NO WAY!"

(CCCCRRRAAASSHHHH)

"AAAHHH" Drought screams as the lightning attacks connects, electrocuting him with force. As the attack finishes, Drought slowly falls to the ground as his mask comes off revealing to be a bearded middle-aged man.

"Damn it...how could I lose…" Drought is about to lose consciousness. Shion smiles; " I knew it, you could absorb mana from living things but not from nature, besides, lightning was too fast for you...I decided to send a clone to that point where a lightning storm was happening and wait for the right moment…"

Drought chuckles; " You caught me little lady...I guess, it's your win…" Drought passes out.

"I may not be a fighter, but...I am a supporter and a genius…" Shion breathes heavily thinking:

" Senpai, I did it…"

Shion vs. Drought ....the winner ... .Shion Saito…

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Kasumi Miyazono vs. Typhoon

In another part of the mountains…

(SLASH SLASH SLASH)

In the mountains, a fierce battle goes down. Boulders get slashed in half, hills receive multiple cuts and animals get slashed in half. The reason is the fierce battle that Kasumi has with Typhoon.

“You’re making it easy...girl…” Typhoon and Kasumi run up the mountains clashing their swords. Typhoon swings his sword, the power creates a small tornado, Kasumi notices and charges mana on her katana. She wings her katana trying to stop the tornado.

Kasumi successfully slashes the tornado in half, however, Typhoon appears in front of her and kicks her in the stomach. -PPPUUUMMM- Kasumi crashes into a boulder, breaking it completely. Kasumi immediately rolls and stands up and jumps back evading another of Typhoon’s attacks. Kasumi jumps back breathing heavily.

“Damn it...what the hell are you?” Kasumi screams at the Typhoon. Typhoon chuckles; “Oh wow, your attitude changed the moment you took off your glasses...tell me, do you have a personality disorder?”

“Oh, trying to make me mad huh...well then…”Kasumi gets mad, she glares at Typhoon and chuckles. Kasumi slashes the air five times creating multiple orange lights that begin to point at Typhoon. The lights take form of birds, Kasumi makes a hand sign:

“Tori no dangan: Sen” (Translates: Bird Bullets: One thousand)

Kasumi’s attack heads towards Typhoon; “This is too easy…” Typhoon swings his sword two times, creating two tornadoes. The tornadoes begin to destroy mana birds, Typhoon slowly tries to destroy its technique.

Without warning, Kasumi, with high speed, appears behind Typhoon. -SSSLLLASSHHH- Typhoon stops Kasumi’s attack once more; “What? How did you?” Kasumi looks at Typhoon with surprise, Typhoon grabs her leg and throws her to the ground. Kasumi charges once again and clashes swords with Typhoon multiple times.

“Why...Why can’t I hit him…” Kasumi asks herself as she tries to slash Typhoon. Typhoon block every attack. He clashes swords with Kasumi causing her to lose her balance.

Typhoon points his sword towards her and begins to spin it. The rotation movement creates a vortex of wind and hits Kasumi with force.

(BBBBOOOOMMMM)

“KKKYYAAHHH…” Kasumi screams of pain. She breathes heavily as she tries to stand up. Typhoon lands in front of her; “Little lady, you don’t need to stand up...otherwise, I will need to kill you…”

“Damn you...how come, you can move the same way that I can...what’s with those powers…”

Typhoon chuckles; “You people from Yggdrasil believe that you’re invincible because of your “Esper suit” right? Well, let me tell you something...this suit is called the “Mana War Suit”...this suit permits me to increase my physical abilities and with brute force. I can destroy armies completely...just like a Typhoon…”

“But...how, how did you get your hands on that kind of technology?”

Typhoon chuckles; “You see...the government needed someone who had that technology and was willing to share it with them…and that person was me…”

“You...how do you have that technology?”

“Kasumi Miyazono...you are the student of the Solitary Wolf right?”

“Yes...I was...how do you know him?”

Typhoon takes off his mask and removes his hood explaining; “Well, you see...I was a member of Yggdrasil as well...In fact, the Solitary Wolf was my partner…” Kasumi opens her eyes wide as she sees Typhoon’s appearance.

His appearance consists of a man white white skin. Has one part of his face burned with a white eye and another with a scar that passes through his green eye. He has no hair on his head and has a mustache.

“You are Butch the Lycan...a legendary member of Yggdrasil who rivaled the Zodiac Roots...how can this be...I thought you were dead…”

Typhoon explains; “I haven't heard that name for 20 years…” Kasumi slowly stands up and asks; “Why did you betray Yggdrasil…”

“Why you ask...because I hated it...I hated that I was mistreated, I hated that Roberto was better than me…I was never recognized like him...I spent years of my life to the organization...risking my life everytime and you know what the director told me? “We don’t need you anymore…”

“What are you saying, they were going to scrap you?”

“Yes...20 years ago, I decided to leave Yggdrasil with a seed...when the Primary roots noticed...they sent their best member...Roberto...and at that night, I saw the man who was my friend...stab a sword through my guts and threw me in the ocean...I thought I died...however, I survived thanks to a woman who was passing through the beach…”

Typhoon gets angrier; “I almost died...and she saved me...that’s why...I decided to join this country and created the “Mana War Suits.” Kasumi Miyazono...since you are the student of that man...I take this personally…” Typhoon puts back his mask and hood.

Kasumi chuckles; “I see...what a pitiful man…” Typhoon moves his head; “What did you say?”

“A pitiful man that was jealous of his best friend...you think that you are doing something right? No, you betrayed your organization and your country...You are a pitiful man..”

Typhoon disappears from Kasumi’s sight and appears in front of her.

(PPPPPPPUUUUUUMMMMM)

Typhoon kicks Kasumi towards the mountain. He continues to kick her as he screams:

“DAMN YOU...YOU BITCH! I HATE THE SOLITARY WOLF… I AM NOT A PITIFUL MAN...I AM VICTIM HERE!”

Kasumi grabs his leg ; “You? A victim? Don’t make me laugh…” Kasumi kicks Typhoon back. “I’m sorry...I lost my composure...like I said, this is a mission...and face it...Yggdrasil is weak…” Typhoon is holding a weapon that resembles a mana saber; “You sure are acting tough despite losing a comrade…”

Typhoon stops and points his blade at her; “You know, this is not personal, but we are members of M.I.S.T and we must take you upon justice...just like your comrades...who may be dead...”

“Ha..ha..I know...but still...my comrades are going to be fine...you took down one of my agents who was protecting a civilian...and now I will apply justice…” Kasumi stands up straight, she takes off her glasses and grabs some blood putting it on her crest:

“Butch, the Lycan...Prepare yourself as an agent of M.I.S.T, I...Kasumi Miyazono, Elite Root of Yggdrasil will show you the true power of justice…”

(BEEP BEEP BEEP)

“What’s going on, Tia” (Aunt) Flor who is with Rosa in the secret base asks as they see the screen. Rosa looks surprised; “It appears that she will use it…”

“Use what?” Flor asks Rosa who begins to speak; “Within Yggdrasil, those who can achieve this form are classified as “Elite Roots”... the ability to release the limiter of the Esper Suit...it’s called…”

(BBBBOOOOOMMMM)

A pillar of orange mana appears, making the mist disappear. Kasumi lifts her sword as she slowly chants; “Orenjikji: Saidai Mode” (Orange Pheasant: Maximum Mode)

Typhoon looks at the pillar and thinks to himself; “Saidai mode? What is that? I never heard of it before…”

(BBBBOOOOMMMM)

Kasumi’s appearance changes as she enters the “Saidai mode”; Her kimono turns black her coat disappears. Her fingerless gauntlets change to black. Her mouth is covered by a ninja styled mask and a black scarf that wraps around her neck and goes down to her back. Her face has marks consisting of two lines crossing her face and a circle in the forehead. Her hair, instead of being down, is now a high ponytail with swallow shaped hair-ornament, with bangs covering her left eye.

“Saidai Mode? You mean the limiter breaker?” Flor asks Rosa, Rosa nods in agreement and replies; “Indeed, it’s a special stage that releases the limiter of the Esper Suit and increases their power 10x the original…”

“I see...so then, Senpai?”

“Kasumi is the youngest to achieve it at the age of 14...that’s why she was an Elite Root at 15…”

“Woow…”Flor looks surprised, Rosa smiles; “If she’s using it, it means that she respects that enemy...and that means…the enemy will lose…”

(BBBBOOOOOMMM)

Kasumi, in her “Saidai Form” walks slowly as orange mana calms out in the shape of an aura. Typhoon looks at her and thinks; “Her appearance, changed...but not just her appearance, her mana is different...it can be seen through the naked eye…”

“What the hell did you do?”

Kasumi stops walking and looks at Typhoon, Typhoon feels fear and takes a step back. Kasumi begins to speak; “You know...this is a mode that permits me to increase for a short amount of time my spirit...now...you won’t be able to keep up…”

Kasumi lifts her katana, her katana begins to shine and slowly splits in two. Kasumi’s katanas are now a long one and a short one. Kasumi is about to take a step and disappears from the Typhoon's sight and appears in front of him.

Typhoon tries to jump back, but Kasumi swings both of her katanas chanting; “Kiji no habataki” (Pheasant Flap)

(SSSLLAASSHHH)

Kasumi attacks Typhoon. Typhoon covers himself with his mana blade. Kasumi’s attack is so powerful and precise, sending Typhoon towards the mountain, and cutting a piece of the mountain.

Typhoon jumps back as he bleeds thinking; “This suit is supposed to withstand a nuclear explosion...why the hell am I bleeding...it’s a if…”

“As if...I used nuclear power?” Kasumi appears behind him.-CCCRRAASSSHHH- Kasumi swings her katana once more, Typhoon evades the attack. The slash splits another part of the mountain.

Typhoon swings his sword creating multiple tornadoes that combine creating a giant tornado heading towards Kasumi who stands on top of a hill. Kasumu bends her knees and swings both of her katanas at the same time.

(BBBBOOOOMMMM)

Kasumi destroys the tornadoes without any effort.

“I need to get away...or else...I will…”

(PPPPUUUMMM)

Kasumi kicks Typhoon forcing him to the ground, Typhoon falls and crashes to the mountain creating a trail. Typhoon breathed heavily, the impact destroyed.his mask. Typhoon spits blood as he tries to crawl. Kasumi lands behind him and walks towards him. Typhoon, who is bleeding, begs; “P-P-Please...spare me...I was only following a mission…”

“Spare you? Following a mission? Don’t make me laugh...You didn’t spare Jairo’s life, and you didn’t take it easy against my members...but now…” Kasumi lifts her katana and manna begins to come out; “Now, you will pay…”

“NO WAIT...STOP…”

(BBBOOOOOMMMM)

Kasumi swings down creating an explosion. As the dust cloud clears, Kasumi opens her eyes wider as her attack is stopped by a young man wearing a Charro Suit.

“Uriel? What are you doing here?” Kasumi asks Uriel, Uriel who is holding his sword as Kasumi clashes with his replies; “I came here to stop you…”

“Stop me? What the hell is your problem? This man is a killer, he killed Jairo and wanted to kill me…” Kasumi prepares to attack Uriel. Uriel lets go of his sword and walks towards; “Get out of my way...Uriel…” Kasumi swings the sword, Uriel extends his arm and hugs Kasumi:

“That’s enough, right now, this isn’t you...it’s your anger that’s talking…”

Kasumi blushes and asks; “Why? Why are you doing this?” Uriel only looks at the sky:

“I know how you feel...you want revenge...but let me tell you this...revenge only corrupts the soul and I don’t want you to do that…”

“Uriel...but I…” Kasumi’s Saidai Mode disappears. She is now in her normal esper suit. Her hair is loosen and slowly moves with the breeze.

“Kasumi, seek justice...not vengeance…” Uriel says to Kasumi, Kasumi lets go of her katanas as tears come out of her eyes; “It’s not fair...not fair…”

“I know...but still….calm down...if you kill a member of the government...you will start a war that could destroy the world…”

“I know...I know...it’s just that I…”

“He’s right, I’m immune….” Typhoon laughs; “Hahaha...you are weak...and that’s why I…” Typhoon is interrupted by Carlos who steps on his chest with force; “Shut up you idiot...and you stop hugging Senpai…”

Kasumi immediately blushes and pushes Uriel away. She puts her glasses back on and thinks; “Oh my God...he hugged me…”

Carlos, who has Flood tied up says; “Sheesh...what’s up with you Uriel...hugging Senpai, like it’s no big deal…”

“Ohh...jealous?” Flood says as she mocks him. Carlos looks at her; “Shut up...you should be unconscious…”

Uriel looks at Carlos without any expression; “You have drool in your mouth…” Carlos looks at him; “WHAT THE…”

“HAHAHA, YOU IDIOT!” Flood makes fun of him once more. A portal opens in front of Kasumi, Shion along with Drought who is also tied up runs towards Kasumi; “Senpai...you’re alright…”

“Shion, you’re alive as well…” Kasumi says with a smile on her face. Typhoon looks at his team thinking; “It can’t be...my team was defeated...This is inconceivable…”

“Mhh...So the agents of M.I.S.T are not that strong then…” Uriel mocks Typhoon. Typhoon gets angry; “Shut...I will fulfill my mission...no matter what…”

“Your mission is over...Typhoon…” Typhoon hears a feminine voice, he looks to his right and sees Johanna walking towards them. Johanna looks at Uriel; “Oh my, if it isn't the sexy Charro...nice to see you…”

Uriel doesn’t say a thing, Kasumi glares at her as she has “signs” on top of her that say; “BACK OFF…”

“What do you mean? Why is it over?” Typhoon asks Johanna, Johanna, who is holding a folder, shows it to Typhoon; “Headquarters said that this mission was over and you are to report to the Capital immediately…”

Typhoon looks at the document and sighs; “Damn that Watson...we are not his puppets…” Typhoon stands up, Carlos gets on his guard. Uriel puts his hand in front as he says; “Don’t...their mission is over…”

“He’s right...release my team...we’re leaving…” Typhoon begins to walk away. Flood and Drought follow him as Flood waves at Carlos; “Bye-bye, it was fun...next time, be more gentle…”

“Let’s go Flood…” Drought looks at Shion; “ See ya, little missy…”

Typhoon walks as he says; “That boy...Charro Negro...has the resemblence of the Solitary Wolf...but I don’t remember him having two sons…”

Typhoon remembers the man who he once called a friend. “Something wrong boss?” Drought asks Typhoon. Flood begins to ask as well; “Oooo...what is it? What is it?”

“Nothing you two...I am fine...now then...let’s get back to HQ” A thick mist begins to surround them, and the members of M.I.S.T suddenly disappear.

Kasumi sighs with her eyes closed; “Thank goodness, it’s over…” Kasumi looks at Johanna; “Thank you...I know you needed to move some strings…”

Johanna chuckles; “Fufufu...it was a pain...but I finally convinced the boss to stop this senseless mission…You owe me one…”

Kasumi smiles and nods in agreement- BBBAADDUUUMMPP- Suddenly, she feels weak and begins to fall thinking; “Oh no...the effects of the Saidai mode…”

“SENPAI!” Carlos begins to run towards her, he makes a pervy face thinking; “This is the moment I’ve always dreamed about...having to touch Senpai’s hot body and maybe I get to fondle her boo…”

Immediately, Uriel holds her asking; “Are you alright?” Carlos notices and trips falling on his face. Kasumi blushes replying; “Y-Y-Yes...I’m fine...I just felt a little weak…”

“That’s good to hear, but please, don’t over do it…” Uriel replies, Kasumi “blows out” steam from her head. Carlos looks up with tears in his eyes saying:

“DAMN YOU…”

He begins to think; “Damn you Uriel, my dream moment...gone...forever…” Shion walks towards him; “Are you alright?”

“Yes...I’m fine, I just trip, that’s all…” Carlos stands up, acting as if nothing happened. Shion chuckles; “I know, that you were trying to act cool...sorry, it didn’t work out…”

Uriel carries Kasumi in his arms and sits her on a boulder; “It’s better if you guys just rest here a while…” Uriel begins to look at the city; “The battle isn’t over yet…”

Kasumi remembers as she thinks; “That’s right...the Skinwalker...I have…” Uriel stops her; “Calm down…like I told you before...we are an Alliance...there is already a Team ready to stop him…”

Everyone looks at Uriel with a confused expression.

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CIBOLA Cemetery…

In the CIBOLA Cemetery, Navajo who had his eyes closed, suddenly opens them…

“HAHAHA...TIC TOC...TIC TOC...YOU’RE TIME IS UP...ALEJANDRO…”

Navajo stands up and walks towards his Navajo Warriors. He moves to the front and puts his hand on the ground; “NOW COME...MY PETS…”

Navajo releases mana, suddenly, his shadow extends to a long range and Sombras come out of his Shadow. One hundred Sombras begin to crawl out of the shadow, others fly as they have wings.

(RRRRAAAAWWWW)

Navajo looks at the moon that is starting to turn into an orange color. He begins to laugh as he says:

“THE TIME HAS COME...IT’S TIME TO INVADE THIS CITY AND DESTROY IT…”

(RRRRAAAAWWWW)

The Warriors and the Sombras charge at the city. Navajo looks at Anastasia who is conscious; “Little girl, the time has come to fulfill your role...be my sacrifice…”

“...” Anastasia doesn’t say a thing as she only thinks; “ALEJANDRO….”

“My...oh my...those are a lot of Kage…” Heidi and Tiwa stand on top of a hill. Tiwa sighs with her eyes closed; “See what you did...now I will have to fight again...Alejandro…”

“Now...now...leave him alone...I’m sure he learned his lesson…” Valerie says as she looks behind her.

Alejandro slowly walks towards them, a shadow covers him, however, a silver light shines in his right arm. As Alejandro walks towards the light, a silver crest is shown in his left arm.

“Sorry to keep you waiting…” Alejandro stands next to them, he has silver colored eyes as he looks at the CIBOLA Cemetery; “Anastasia, wait for me...I will save you…”

The Decisive Battle is about to begin...the Silver Hero will make his debut...