I don't think its bad to think highly of yourself but sometimes Scarlett make enemy for herself by saying that kind of think. Its not like my love for her would be less but still she need to learn how to make friend properly. I think she got that kind of thinking because of her familiars.
I shouldn't let them to teach Scarlett anything.
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»♥«Settantanove:Slayer Vs Sinners I
Ren's POV
"Settle down you guys. I don't need you guys to spill blood yet. At least wait for a few minutes more" Director Rei spoke through the speaker.
From the way it look, blood will be spill no matter what we do. All of us are excited to fight Slayer. We only fight her once and that was 8 years ago. A few minutes and months ago, we can only watch from the side. All of us are not a satisfy by just watch.
All of us Sinner like to get on the action rather than watching. Beside the winner of this Battle Royal will be the new leader. Being leader mean we can make Slayer told us her identity. But it wont be easy. We are talking about Slayer that keep her identity seal tight. There's no chance she will surrender willingly.
A challenge is a challenge, as a man I shall fight them will my full strength.
"Director Rei I need to ask you for something".
"What's it Slayer?".
I turned to look at Slayer who is swinging her Scythe aimlessly, "I don't think this will be a handicap but...I'll give them 15 seconds to be prepare for the fight".
"You been so cocky here Slayer. We...well I don't need your pity. I can fight you just fine".
"No offense Gatekeeper but I'm not pitying any of you. But some of us need to find his special spot. Beside 15 seconds are not that long. I don't think it will harm me anymore".
I totally know who Slayer are hinting. She is talking about Alenjandro. As a sniper in a battlefield, Alejandro need to stay at the highest place where he can scope everyone. Alejandro shouldn't fight as vanguard, he work better in backing up his allies.
"Did you guys agree with Slayer suggestion?".
"I don't really mind" Kent say.
Xu Mei shrugged "I guess its fine".
"I'll accept it. But don't think I'll go easy on you because of this Slayer" Alejandro smirk.
"I never ask you to".
"My answer is the same as Slayer. Hurry up I can't wait to fight Slayer".
"Control yourself Shredder, we're all in the same boat here. I'll go with Slayer suggestion. How about you Fighter?" Liliana asked me.
"If everyone agree then who am i to opposed".
"With everyone agree. You guys may take your place".
"Remember not to turn around anyone" Liliana warned.
We all form a circle with our back against each other. Everyone take as much step as they want.
I suddenly feel kind of nervous because I'm fighting with Slayer. Although not alone, I'm still fighting with her. Someone shouldn't be underestimate.
"After I change the landscape, you guys has precisely 15 seconds before the Battle Royal start. Use the 15 seconds wisely. I wish all of you good luck. May the best one winner" after he said that, Director Rei change the landscape.
After Director Rei changing the landscape he start the countdown. Looking around I was inside a mall on the second floor. Hiding here are not a choice for me that's for sure.
We didn't need to discuss but I know the other Sinner are planning to make allies to beat Slayer. Maybe I should find the other Sinner first before locating Slayer's location. Alejandro are good at that kind of stuff.
I slowly walk outside of the mall, making sure I didn't make any ruckus. The small city detail are awesome. It look real, the structures and vehicles. I decided to head north, I might see the other Sinner if I head there. I need to be there fast and unnoticeable by Slayer. Without a doubt she was #1 in the other Sinner hit list.
Fighting Slayer alone...I don't have the confident that I can win against her. If I got someone to backup me up, at least there might me a chance that I can win against her. Despite it was just a little chance.
I was running through the street when I heard footstep from around the corner. I should hide for now, so I could identity who is that. If it was Slayer...I've no other choice but to engage in combat with her.
The sound of the footsteps are closer, I was about to punch that person when someone cup my mouth.
Rei's POV
I look at the screen, as they went their own separate way. No one look back before dashing away, well except for Scarlett. She just stood there before siting down with her scythe on her side.
"What is she thinking?" Lecy asked.
"I can only think two possible reason. First, she think it troublesome to play hide and seek with the other Sinner. Secondly, she want to give the other Sinner chance to hide" Athena answer.
I can see Kai crossed his hands over her chest from the reflection, "That might be possible because Slayer always think highly of herself. At least she have a basic to think like that".
"I cant wait to see what will happen" Thalia seem to be excited.
I start the countdown after changing the landscape. Alejandro went to the highest building on the city before setting up his sin. Its normal for him I guess. Xu Mie was inside a boutique, Liliana was on the street junction, Kent was inside a bank and Dominic was at the sidewalk.
Ren ran out of the mall, he didn't realize he was about to bump into one of the Sinner. He was about to punch Dominic, but Dominic cup his mouth.
"Chill Fighter. Its me".
"Sorry Shredder. I just want to be caution"
They pulled away from each other. "Any sign of Slayer?".
"No. I was on my way to find the other Sinner?".
"Why?" Dominic tilt his head.
"Do you want to fight against Slayer one on one?" Dominic shake his head. "Just to be save it better for us to fight her in group. Then we can fight each other to determine the new leader".
Dominic swing his hand over Ren, "I like your idea Fighter".
"Be careful with your claw Shredder" Ren pulled Dominic's hand from him.
Dominic just grin before they decided to move together.
I look at another monitor and saw Kent and Xu Mie already meet with each other. Scarlett still didn't move from her spot. She was still in the park. The one that near Scarlett right now is Liliana. Dominic and Ren are not that far behind Liliana.
From the way it look, I think Alejandro already find Scarlett position. Not that Scarlett mind because she didn't do make any attempt to hide nor to run. Well that is just Scarlett I guess.
"Someone's always watching me,
Someone's always there,
When I'm sleeping he just wait,
And he stares".
The song led Liliana toward Scarlett, she then take cover behind the tree. I'm sure she want to see what Scarlett was about to do.
"Someone's always standing in,
The darkest corner of my room,
He's tall and wear a suit in black,
Dressed like a perfect groom,
Where are you going?
Why won't you stay?". Scarlett is swing her legs back and forth on the bench.
Ren and Dominic heard the sound which lead them to her. When they hide within the trees in the park. They meet with Liliana. Without speaking they make an understanding to ambush Scarlett. That what I think they were doing from the screen. Because they were giving signal to each other.
"They might be scared of you,
But I just want to play,
He has no face,
He hide with the trees,
He love little children,
When they beg and scream,
Please" In an instant she disappear and appear in front of Shredder who is behind the tree on far from her.
"What with the song Slayer?" He asked as she block her scythe with his claw.
Scarlett jump back and use her scythe to block Ren's punch before kicking him away "Just want to lead you guys to me. I'm lazy to chased after you guys like before. You can get out Gatekeeper I know you are there. Don't make me go there for you".
"My name is Liliana Arlum, I summons Golden Daisy to aid me. Open the door of Leo" walking out of the tree is someone with a bright orange hair with glasses.
He was about to punch Scarlett but she dodge him "Hi, miss Slayer sorry for my rudeness. But I need to take a whiff of your scent" He appear behind her before sniffing her.
"I never thought Gatekeeper's familiars are all a pervert" Livi ask looking at Silvia.
"Not all of them but some are".
Looking back at the screen, Ralph had Leo by his neck. They are too possessive with Scarlett. I don't know if it was a good thing or not.
"Try do that again and I'll crush ever single one of your hearts and your mistress's heart".
I push the button for the microphone, "Ningky and Kevin should have told you that killing is forbidden".
"Sorry about that. They didn't tell me anything about that but I'll keep that in mind. Only if they didn't make any advance toward Little Red they'll be save" Ralph drop Leo to the ground.
"Scarlett's familiar sure is dangerous" .
"They are more dangerous if it involve Slayer. We experience it once before. I don't think it just a threat though" Akashi added to what Zen's said.
"Miss Slayer you sure has...a very...dangerous characters as your familiars. Taurus told me that you even has Ningky and Kevin with you. I think you might have Orion supporting you. But Miss Slayer...your scent...is it possible that you're H-".
Before Leo could even finish what he want to say, Ralph threw him to the ground and stabbed his javelin at the side of his head. A mere inch from his hair.
"You better didn't say anything more about that to anyone or we..I mean I...will come and crush all the heart of the individual you share the information with".
"Ralph" Scarlett call.
Ralph turn to Scarlett, "Yes Little Red" he quickly stood up and when to Scarlett.
"Director Rei said that no killing".
"But why? Emo Butler told me that this Battle Royal will determine the new leader. Just leave it to me. It will only take me not more that 20 seconds to beat all of them up".
"No. I'll do it myself. You guys shall just watch".
"But Little Red we need to do something this evening" Ralph whined.
"Don't worry I can finish this before the meeting time".
"If you say so Little Red" Ralph kiss Scarlett's forehead. "I shall leave you with a little something. I know you'll win victoriously but I still want to wish you good luck".
"Thanks Ralph" after that Ralph disappear within a fire. "Now that Ralph when away. Shall I start playing with you guys?".
"Awe...I just though about fighting with your familiar".
"Maybe another time. But right now, I'll entertain you guys. Hear me the power of cyclone. Lend me thee power. The wind as sharp as blade. Cut down all the obstacles blocking my path" Scarlett swing her scythe around.
Leo carry Liliana away from Scarlett, Ren dodge all the attack but Dominic take a different approach by blocking all the attack.
All the structure around her was destroy. The tree was cut down, the water fountain turn to crumble and there even a gash on the side of the building not far from her. We that was expect from Scarlett.
"I'm so grateful she didn't fight us using her sin" Lian say.
"Hihihi. This is fun Slayer. Play with me more" Dominic dash toward Scarlett.
He start attacking her none stop. As Scarlett swing her scythe, Dominic block her attack and vise versa.
"Director Rei why won't Slayer use her familiar to fight".
"She doesn't need to. Beside Crimson Rose are not like the other Sin. Gatekeeper might have a familiars in her sin but Crimson Rose is different than Golden Daisy. Golden Daisy already have familiars inside it. But for Crimson Rose, Slayer need to make a pact with her current familiars. In the first place Crimson Rose's power are related to blood".
"Blood? What's that have to do with Slayer's sin" Kendra ask.
"You'll see later. I'll explain as she fight".
Ren and Liliana are keeping their distance from Scarlett. Dominic seem to be really excited as he clash with Scarlett. "This is the first time I fight something that my claw can't cut through. Play with me a little more will ya".
"I really want to play more with you but I got the other that I need to handle. Crystal water in the winter air. I begged for thee to aid me. Dropped the temperature and blew the fire out. Freeze everything thee touch and help me to reach my goal".
Scarlett kick Dominic but he block it, so she swing her scythe at him. He managed to block it but ice start to form on the place where his claw touch the scythe. She didn't waste any time and went toward Liliana who is being held by Leo. She threw the scythe at them. Making both of them freeze.
"Slayer are you really planning to ousted us like this" Liliana exclaimed as the ice start to spread.
Scarlett took her scythe off the ground before marching toward Ren. Scarlett look over her shoulder "Yeah. Like I said...I've somewhere to be after this so time is precious to me".
When Scarlett swing the scythe, Ren stop it by holding the staff but she have none of it and kick Ren on his temple. He went down to the ground, before he could recover she hit him with the back of the scythe. In a matter of seconds his body are cover in ice. She stood up above Ren.
"Is it going to end like this? They kinda look pretty pathetic if it does" Cecilia asked.
"I don't think it will just end like this and by the way no smoking in here" I told Cecilia when I smell smoke.
Out of nowhere she was shot with something that create smokescreen. Alejandro did his job properly as a Snipper.