Thread: An Unlikely Duo (Kane25)

Misaki gently gripped at where he had struck her. It certainly felt like something was broken, though she could have expected more, let alone the inability to move without her unique blood. But she would find that over time the pain would subside, as her body was slowly tending to the damage. Unlike Jericho, she was not thinking about the odd circumstances of their fight. Her pride as a hunter rested on this fight and she did not plan on leaving without favorable results. Instead of capitalizing on the hit, Misaki found that Jericho was actually staying where he was, resting the cane gently on the floor as he had before the fight. Was exactly was he trying to do anyway? If he was the demon planning to attack Grand Central, she thought he would do his best to eliminate all potential threats to his mission. His tone of voice did not hint at any boredom, more of confusion. All the same, Misaki did not enjoy it. Their fight was over before it was really over, both combatants still standing and able to continue. And for her, his comment passed off as mocking her. Damnit! Our fight's not over! Her voice seemed to boom even louder than she expected, and she hunched over slightly. Didn't want it to come to this, but I have no choice... That pressure Jericho felt would feel as though wit were growing at a rapid pace. The next part of her transformation was that her hair, formally coal black was starting to change to a pure white color. And from where Jericho stood, he might have been able to notice that her canines were actually growing in length as well. That'll be enough now, Misaki. From over her shoulder, a large lance rushed by, planting itself firmly in the ground between Misaki and Jericho. At that point, Misaki ceased her shift, her hair and eyes returning to normal as she glanced over her shoulder to see what appeared to be her supreme officer, Alrede, coming up behind her. And with him, were a large group of hunters and military. She had not heard anything of backup, even though he was the one to give her this assignment. S-sir...I thought...this was my mission alone. What worried her also was if anyone else besides him had seen her shifting. He was one of the few who knew about her abilities, thinking that they could definitely come in handy. Alrede looked over to her, an expressionless look on his face. And it was. I was hoping that you would carry out your duties as well as you had before. Your work as of late has been on the slump, and as we can see, you've even failed to eliminate this one. All the while, most of the hunters and soldiers were surrounding Jericho, with a few staying to accompany Alrede. The higher-ups are not pleased. They saw you as our ace-card, though at the same time they were cautious of you. Your inefficiency with others is a major concern. Misaki was quick to be on the defensive. No! Sir, you don't understand...! Oh? What is it a don't understand? Are you going against your superiors? You've already racked up a bit of infamy in the guild, one that has everyone questioning what exactly we are to do with you. I'm sure I don't have to explain it. She paused for the moment, not wanting to think it, but could the details of her 'abilities' have been made known? It was always a concern of hers if that happened, as there were sure to be those who would seek her removal immediately. A 'demon', as the rumors went, could potentially turn against them, leading many to avoid her. If that were the case, what exactly did they have planned for her? N-no...sir... she muttered, simply lowering her gaze from him. Alrede simply stared before looking over to the group surrounding Jericho. We have determined that it was an error to send you out now. Your failure comes with severe repercussions. I'll be expecting you to come along quietly. Nodding to the men around him, they went to subdue Misaki, taking her by her arms and getting her at her feet. A couple of the others held their weapons at the ready. Alrede had went to join the group, addressing Jericho now. It seems we must bring matters into our own hands. All men, prepare for the assault. With that, they all readied their weapons, looking to overwhelm him. While alone they were not quite the challenge that Misaki provided, together they would be just as troublesome.