Intoxia Warriors - Mizuka Blood (Book One)

by De'Karhi Philpot

  "Genera--- General, what happened to me? Hey, what's going on," Pratically asking questions that wasn't important, Lola stopped her.

  "Relax, Hiba. There's no need for that. But, your mission was a failure. The Black Crystal that the Gurasa Knights were supposed to be guarding with their lives was stolen from the Asylum," Lola sat down on the mattress, and rubbing Hiba's left leg.

  Hiba leaned her head back, her mind absorbed by the guilt of her task going incomplete.

  "General, I can do it. You have to give me another chance--" Hiba's mouth was covered by the Core General.

  "Hiba. I'm ordering you to stand down. There's nothing that you could have done, even though you've trained long and hard for this task, the Bloodlust Revelation was still in a class by themselves," Lola had engaged the situation even further. "What else could you have done?"

  "Anything besides sitting on my ass and not doing nothing about it," Hiba answered loudly once the leading General removed her hand.

  "Listen to me, I need you to stop and rest for the time being. Don't worry, we'll make sure we get Crystal back and there isn't a shadow of a doubt that you're a strong warrior, but sometimes even the best needs a little bit of rest and relaxation," Lola aquired as she walked toward the sink with a medium size glass of water.

  "But General--"

  "That's an order," Lola bellowed, but not loudly.

  Knowing her current condition, Hiba knew the General was right. As stubborn as she is, Hiba was always devoted to go on a mission.

  "Yes, ma'am," Hiba lied her head down and relaxed. "But what about you guys?"

  "Don't worry, sweetie. We'll take care of it, you fought well and I say that you, being a three-year warrior of this organization, I'm giving you a two week break. There's no reason why you have to come with us to Leserado," Lola stated. "Black and his group are still in the process of trying to revive Kuronina."

  Hiba rose her head after hearing the disturbing information, "What do you mean? General you said--"

  Lola placed a finger over her lips as signaling Hiba to lower her voice down, seeming that Shizuka was still unconscious.

  "I'm sorry. Isn't there anything we can do? I hate it when there's so much shit going on and we sit here and feel as if we can't do anything about it," Lola's best female warrior seemed displeased at the results, anticipating the next move their enemies will make.

  "Well, Hiba, there are some things that we can under or overestimate when it comes to Bloodlust. We've dealt with other members of this group, but the sad thing is that Bloodlust Revelation, as I've told you repeatedly, are in a class by themselves. No other organizations have been able to rival them for world domination," Lola said. "Listen, Hiba. Just try to rest a bit longer and if you can recuperate within forty-eight hours, then I will allow you to come on the mission with us to Leserado."

  Hiba's expression exploded with happiness, warming her heart incredibly and not saying a word. She remembered she's sharing a room with another patient. She then felt the pecking of Lola's lips connecting with her forehead.

  "I am proud of what you're accomplishing Hiba, don't forget that," Lola said with a clear face and no expression. "Good day to you."

  Gawking down at her once bloodied hands that's dried up in the last several hours since her return, Hiba looked up and saw a few other warriors glancing in surprise at how strong will the Hinura Heroine is.

  Dai Poison, Saua Aruba and Paulana Aruba came and saluted the woman with high quality of respect.

  Dai was the first to speak his mind, "Well, Hinura. I guess we've underestimated you and your abilities to fight."

  Hiba's mask grew into confusion, yet they were giving her conflict while present at the Intoxicated Asylum. "Um, thank you. I never knew you were that kind."

  "Oh, no need to take our word for it. If you think about it, the projectiles that you used, your swords, are very well used in combat and I say that you're personality is what peaks a lot of people's interest within the army," Saua was the next to speak.

  "Unfortunately, we didn't complete the task because you made a bold move into backing us up and we sincerely apologize for all the disrespect we've lashed toward you," Dai finished. "So, you've earned our respect."

  Thrilled and leaded by what she's heard, Hiba had the chance to resting peacefully, keeping thoughts in her mind, but how that it wasn't to sugar coat how they clearly felt about her.

  "Thank you. I highly appreciate your support at the Asylum, I wouldn't have made here alive if you didn't show up," Hiba retorted towards the three. "I must rest right now though. I can't even come on the assignment with you guys to Leserado unless I can recuperate quickly. I do have the heart of a lioness and a little beating isn't going to keep me down."

  Dai's respect had went from high quality to something greater than he could ultimately understand. Knowing the nature of the Hinura family, they're always devoted to the things they love to do.

  Dai exited the medical room once he was done talking, followed by his two associates.

  Outside the room, the three of them had disbanded their negative opinions about the woman and realized that all the grudge and turmoil they've had against her wasn't worth it. Only a few moments later, Lola had came at the Globe Government agents with a sear look of doubt.

  "What are you guys doing in there talking to Hiba?"

  "We were just showing our respect for what she did for us, that's all," Dai replied quickly, suspecting Lola would try to pull an unnecesary stunt. "We mean her no harm or anything else."

  "Smart man. Now get away from the door so I don't have to worry about you and your asshole leader Shiver getting in the way. I have no chances of trusting you people," Lola uttered.

  Dai had something to say against the ringleader of the Intoxian Army, but felt his heart erupting with fear. He did as he and the girls were told and never bothered trying to associate with her.

  This is why we can't stand the Northern Coast Army. They're so persisitant and arrogant as hell, Dai thought, but never had the courage to say it loudly for everyone, including the scarlet-haired General to hear.

  ***

  In the Private Cafe, colored with brass brown carpet, apricot ceiling, an American Rose round table and five Army green chairs circled around. The Core, Eastern, Southern Generals along with the Head-Administrator were all present in the room while their warriors from the different corners of the world were in the Main Cafe all talking about different things from the upcoming mission to life-lessons to learning how to trust.

  Shiver was in the middle of looking down at her paperwork, not interest in speaking with either of the three Generals without getting too sensative.

  Lola was sipping her coffee, thinking drastically about the events of Crystal's return and betrayal. She couldn't stomach what she had viewed, yet alone experienced. It troubled her, mercilessly trying to damage her ego.

  "Lola," Tornado was the first to speak, sliding his folder over at the red-head. "You may want to take a look at this. It's a message from Black and it might not please you as well as it'll peak your interest."

  "Either way, I'm not going to give a damn because we'll continue out pursuit in stopping him. Him manipulating a girl that I claimed to be my daughter, I have enjoyed every year of my life for that girl and there's nothing that I can't do for anyone," Lola beamed strongly as she risen from her chair.

  "Lola, it's about Crystal and what Black intends to do to her. You know what he's like. We've talked about this a million times and you need to get it through that stubborn head of yours," Brook applied, trying to force the Core General to not feel so lack-luster in her own beliefs.

  "Brook, I've said it before and I'll say it one last time; there's no need for you to stop me from believing in the things that I know are justified. Hence that the boiling tension and war that has yet to come in the next few days is coming in faster than we can even realize," Lola looked up at the clock and it was a quarter till five P.M. "I shall call this meeting off for
right now and--"

  "No, Lola. Sit down and just read the damn thing. Don't turn your back on the one thing that is important and focus on trying to avoid a way in how to stop it from happening," Shiver blurted with force. "I work for the Globe Government and I'm telling you to do as I say."

  Lola scuffed, not doing as Shiver had said. Despite her contempt for the Government, the Core General made her own decision and left the Private Cafe without a second thought.

  "Hey, she's the General, let her make the decisions, Shiver. She and Brook had already been dealing with this problem for the longest time, so there's no need to get on her bad side," Tornado advised, licking the bowl of water that was on the ground.

  Shiver chided with anger, "Well then, since she wants to play by her own rules, then I'm fine with it. But just make sure that she and her little pigeons don't get in the way. Besides she's working for an organization that's way beneath us."

  "Hmm, the interesting thing about your assessment is that you've been on more missions than her, but she's accomplished more than you ever dreamed of," Tornado stated, defending Lola's reputation. "So unless you have a reasoning for trying to make it feel as if you're ahead of the game, I advise that you come up with a solid plan."

  Shiver, denied by her communication skills, lacked the word choice to say to the canine General without thinking of her plan.

  ***

  Inside the the Dragon Fortress, Black had continued his discussion with the Akuma Beasts, hence that he and his group had given the group exactly what they need. He had awaited Lisa's arrival for she can come and discuss with some of her relatives about the Black Crystal she's been dying to have since the first day Bloodlust Revelation was created and established by the Grim Reaper himself.

  "The Black Crystal is not only an item that can be used to decipher the Amili Beast, but it is also a way of altering into the Renugarasaka Demon; Also known, as the Unholy Demon," Akihiro informed. "Hence that Renasakuya was on the verge of destroying it, but never had the best opportunity to do so since she was incredibly ill to the point where she forgot all about it."

  "If that's the case, the why the hell isn't she dead then if it was such an easy task?" Black had walked up the stairway with the others behind him and Akihiro.

  "Because she wouldn't have been able to control it as well as Kuronina would have destroyed her. Hence that these two have been at each other's throats for over the last seven generations, even before our time, including yours. There was a price when they engaged in combat for the first time since the day Diamond lost her life or nearly dying prior to her having her daughter," Akihiro seemed more understanding of the substantial fued between the Amili and Aruba families.

  "I'm more than certain that the Diary Symbols and Black Crystal are pretty much oil and water, eh?" Black's assumption was on point. He then made a right to the hallway as he entered another room.

  "Close to it, but there's more to that book of the Amili family that we had yet to read before we got to the good stuff. We can't just use the Black Crystal and expect any good results, it has to be placed in one of the books. But we do need to hurry though, three days isn't really enough time for us," Akihiro trailed behind the Reaper. "Lisa's taking her sweet time, isn't she?"

  "I changed my mind and had her meet us in here," Black had entered the highest floor that's above Tomb of Leserado's Balcony; Blue-Eyes' Fortress (premise of Diamond K. Aruba's death and sacrifice and the plan that was 'forcibly' made by the woman herself.)

  ***

  Located at the Dragon Fortress, the area was spanded out to over seventeen miles from the entrance to the other end to where a monstrous size catholic building stood tall. The color of the air cobalt. Grounds caked in charcoal color with a series of souls scattering around the premise with crystal like sparkles swirling around. The air was as decent as it needed to be on certain times.

  The building was standing at over two-hundred stories high, and inside awaited five more species that has yet to join the battle in a few short days. There was a series of cocoa brown mountains all around the environment with columbia blue water falls storming down into the abyss of the Blue Eyes Fortress. Atop of the catholic building that was bigger than it is close up, the Blue Eyes Bird stood at a height of nineteen-hundred feet high. However, it was made out of statue.

  Making an blazing investment, Akihiro, who glanced at the statue of the Blue Eyes Bird, it peaked his interest into wanting to learn more.

  "Is that that Legendary Avarian Beast of the Aruba Bloodline - Kuronina?"

  Black chuckled diabolically with his scythe unsheathing from his back. He answered before he made a move, "Precisely. This is the creature that strip humanity of it's infinite potential of evolution and incarnation. The creature with the sheer potential of wisdom and philosophy of humanity's deadly culture and psychological strife."

  ***

  Chapter 33 - Calamitous Transmutation

  (Time before the Second Leserado War & Kuronina's Ressurection: Two days, fifteen hours and thirty-five minutes remaining.)

  ***

  Distracted at what she's witnessing on T.V, Hiba couldn't sleep as well as she wanted to heal before the upcoming battle. All she did for the time being was lay in her mattress, helpless to the point to where she wished to recover even faster than expected.

  She reached over for a glass of water, but didn't realize that it was completely empty. Turning off the television, Hiba placed the remote on the left hand side of the small table and lied down.

  The Hinura patient had no choice but to have more thoughts about her own plans if there's ever a possibility for her to reach the Core General in time. The room had felt heavy on her.

  Soon, she saw Alexander entering the medical ward. He saw Hiba awake as she quickly asked him, "Alexander, how much time do I have before I can kick ass again?"

  Alexander chuckled at Hiba's remarks, knowing how ambitious she is with her job as an Intoxian Warrior.

  "Well, my dear, I say that you have only two days left. So you should be ready on the day we travel down to Leserado. It may take us a few days, according to the distance of Tomb of Leserado and the Western Coast Facility," Alexander made it brief, trying to avoid telling Hiba was Lola's true intentions are. "Lola can't just make a portal that's strong enough to get and the others to Leserado in an instant. Unless she's determined to use the power of--"

  His voice froze when he felt Lola's right palm touching his broad shoulder.

  "There's no need to tell her. I can do that myself. I just need you to do job and let me worry about the plan," Lola uttered calmly, not even bothering to pay attention to the doctor.

  "Understood. I was just glad to see that she was doing fine, that's all," Alexander explained.

  "That's fine. Can you excuse us for a minute?" Lola asked, heading over toward Hiba with a look of concern.

  Leaving the room after checking up on Shizuka, who had yet to recover sooner or later, and Hiba, who was fighting even harder to get back up.

  "Listen Hiba," Lola said, but was quickly cut off.

  "Don't even bother. I guess I shouldn't have been acting the way I did earlier. I understand that it isn't fair for people to get the opportunity to get to my level, huh?" Hiba made a misconception on what the General was really trying to propose.

  "Wait, Hiba. I've giving it a lot thought on my way here. Surprsingly you were the first thing on my mind when I was leaving the cafe. Being the top woman that you are, you don't hesitate to help others and it makes a lot of sense for you to get back on your feet. Plus, this can be the biggest mission of your career if you can make it there. But you're going to need reinforcements."

  "Really, I can help?" Hiba's excitement bloomed through her voice. "Thanks, General. I-- I don't know what to say."

  "Don't. Just be careful. We'll be on our way to Leserado for the time being. Hopefully by the time you wake up, it's going to be a bumpy ride of you," Lola advised.

  "What about General Shizuka? Will
she be OK?" Hiba asked with worry in her eyes.

  "Well, apparently she's going to be on the shelf for the next month. I don't know, only Alexander would have the right answers to your questions. But don't be too concern about that woman, she's strong enough to take an ass-kicking," Lola added, heading out of the medical room, but stopped at the door. "One more thing, Hiba. If you happen to have more theories about your family's Stareye powers, just let me know so we can learn the weaknesses of them."

  Hiba harnessed her honesty by keeping it silent because she didn't want would want for Lola to be caught off guard by it whenever they start training, "OK. I'll see what I can think of. I still have a lot more to learn about my powers before I get to give you more info."

  "Right," Lola knew Hiba was lying, but she brushed it off. All the training she's done with the woman, there's a slithering chance that she's capable of doing whatever. "I'll see you, hopefully, in a few days."

  ***

  Crystal's eyes are closed, in a meditation position (yoga style) she had to maintain her mentality and concentration with her newly, darker personality. She was located in her room with no lights on. Just clear, complete air of silence and surrounded by nothing but the cinnamon brown walls. and a mattress.

  She felt the complexity growing. Black had been able to accomplish his goal by deciphering her heart and soul. She couldn't breathe in her own mind any longer, reliving the events of her birthday and how it highly destroyed her capability to understand the nature of what it was to be a child.

  The blackness of her vision had increased, devouring every scent of light moments she's ever endured with the likes of Black's influence. All these years she's been afraid. Afraid of anger, afraid of hurting others and afraid of backlash. Yet despite the backlash coming in harder than usual, she regrettably didn't stand up for herself when her birthday on the seventh year came crashing down on her.

  Black had been waiting outside the room after returning with Lisa from Blue-Eyes Fortress after a half an hour of talking. They were both discussing in how Lisa would be able to maintain all of Renusakuya's power and controlling the Black Crystal at the same time.