The dark guardian

C16

KATSURO

I was in a place where the stars looked so close, the night was perfect, perfect to die. I was alone and desolate, living among humans for so long made me feel different, I was adopting certain things from them such as feelings and I knew that this would be the trigger for them to come for me , I have deviated from the mission, but it is inevitable have no affection towards these people. 

—wow...—a vigilante appeared behind me —until I finally see you again Katsuro , but you know, I must admit that I am very surprised to challenge us in this way, to stay all this time in this world disobeying the orders of our superiors, you know what I'm here for, right?—He showed his sharp sword. 

—I know, Jinsu , I'm aware of what I did and I don't regret it, I just can't continue using my sword the way we've used it, I think we should give justice to those who need it, that's why we are vigilantes right?

He took his sword, pouncing on me , I wouldn't take out my Katanas for anything in the world, my intentions were not to fight. He just passed his powerful sword to the side of my face showing me his power. 

—I see that you've become stronger, Jinsu ,— I observed him—I'm sure you've trained with the teacher—I was very surprised by the progress he had made in a short time. 

—He was serious, Katsuro , I didn't come for games—he pointed his fearsome sword at my neck, apparently he was determined to hurt me . . 

" What?" I took it and squeezed it tightly, "will you kill a friend?" Because if that's the case, believe me, what a pity you'll give me—I shook my head with my sorrowful look—I don't know why you're acting like this with me, you know very well how I am for you to be in these circumstances. 

—But how sentimental you have become, you forget Who we are? Apparently being among those filthy humans have made you a weak being.— I frown—you haven't done your job well, so tell me, where is it?

"What are you talking about?" I raised my hands in peace, trying to buy time by misleading him a bit. 

wearing me out, Katsuro , and you know very well how I am. " I'm talking about the boy that you were commissioned to train. The one they call: The Chosen One, which I still don't believe. He would not be worthy of such power. 

—I don't know from What are you talking about?" I frowned, playing dumb. 

—Damn it, Katsuro , I don't know what you're thinking , but if you continue like this I'll take your life right now—he brought his sword even closer, this time I won't have patience. 

I started to walk backwards when my back hit something, I turned my head and there was my own teacher, I immediately flinched. My own teacher was here. My life was now at risk, I had two very powerful guys and I could never beat them, but I wouldn't tell him where James was or else they would kill him. He couldn't against them. 

—Take this!— Jinsu used his sword to hurt me, I took it with my hands. His power catapulted me meters back, I looked at my hands and they were bleeding.— I told you I wasn't playing Katsuro , if that's how your life is going to end then that will be your decision. 

I was surprised to see Jinsu like that, we had grown up together, but I didn't think he was capable of attacking me, he was furious and with that there was no mercy. 

—I'll ask you again, where is that boy? Otherwise we'll still find him and kill him like we'll kill you. —he smiled devilishly.—my next attack will shatter your soul, come on! Spit it out. Where is he ? - He approached me little by little, narrowing my space. 

—I've told you I don't know and I won't fight with you either—I looked down, even if they hurt me I wouldn't say it. 

—Perfect, you wanted it—he clasped his hand throwing me a flurry of blows, all of them impacted my body uninterruptedly. I fell to the ground.— How sad that your life has ended like this Katsuro , you were a great friend and a great fighter—he raised his sword, he would cut off my head, but before his sword cut my neck I saw a shadow in front of me stopping the attack with his hands. 

—I think it's sad that you're at a disadvantage—Kai Logan had appeared.— It seems unfair to me that there are two subjects against you and that you don't defend yourself either, Katsuro . 

"Who the hell are you and how do you explain the fact that you stopped my attack?" Besides, how the hell can you see me?” Jinsu had been surprised to see Kai Logan's grand entrance. 

—You don't care who I am, but settle for me to kill you—he stood in front of me in the form of a shield. 

"How the hell did you get here, Kai?" I frowned, "as far as I know I haven't asked for your help. " 

—simple, because of the great accumulated energy that I could feel in this direction, I thought it had been another giant demon, but look what I found. 

—what's your name, Kai, I'll learn that name, because you'll be one that I add to my list of my victims—she positioned herself to attack him. — I don't know if you have a family, but I won't leave traces of your body. 

JAMES

-not! Please no! - I got out of bed suddenly, I had had a nightmare where I had seen Katsuro die, it was something very ugly, but fortunately it had been just that, a nightmare. 

By the way, I haven't seen Katsuro , he's been absent for a long time, but he often does that, he always gets lost and then shows up when he wants, sure he'll show up anytime. 

I went to the window, looked at my hands and thought, when has my life taken this turn? I thought I was an ordinary boy and now I look at myself and I can't believe it, I turned into a samurai , I fight with demons and I still have a friend who is a spirit, if mom and dad knew this they would never believe me. I understand them, if someone told me all these things, I wouldn't believe it either. 

I sat back on the bed, I noticed that a notebook was half open, which I do not remember that I had left it that way. I got up to take it and between the pages there was a message from Katsuro . 

Dear James, let me tell you that since I met you until today I have found one of the best things that has happened to me, your sincere friendship, the occurrences we have had and even the discussions, I know that I appeared with the purpose of bring out the best version of yourself by becoming an exceptional fighter, I have always trusted you and I always will, you have shown me to be a very strong boy, you have a beautiful family and friends who love you very much, but this time I say goodbye to you, But in the underworld they know that I am changing, that I am becoming more human than spirit, they believe that I have betrayed them, they believe that through you I will be able to conquer the underworld, so the safest thing is that when you read this letter I may be dead, in case you see other vigilantes please don't show them your power, that will only attract attention by wanting to hurt you. Take care of yourself. 

Damn I have to go look for him, his life is at risk and I will never allow that to happen—I left my house desperately looking for him. 

Where are you going, James?" A guy was at my front door, I didn't know who he was, but I knew what he was up to. 

"Who are you?" I glared at him, " how do you know my name?"

KATSURO

sorry, Katsuro —Kai was very hurt, he wasn't an opponent for Jinsu . 

—I thought you were a little stronger, apparently you were just gossip, little boy— Jinsu laughed mockingly when he saw what he had done with Kai's body. 

“Damn it, what the hell have you become, Jinsu ? Will you end the life of an innocent? Where is the justice of your heart? - I tried to reason with him, but it was impossible. 

—everyone who raises his hand against me I will consider my enemy and this boy did it, so I will end his life—he prepared his sword for the final attack—feel grateful that you died under the sword of the great Jinsu .— take this !—he attacked and immediately a flash of light intervened stopping the attack. 

"Who the hell are you ?" Jinsu pointed with his sword. 

My name is James Brixt , I think you're the one you were looking for, right ?" He had his armor on, he looked so imposing, his gaze was cold and full of security, his sword flashed intensely with a warm fire. 

"So you're the chosen one?" I look at him from head to toe. If it had been for you, I would have cut off his damn head, at least you already made our job easier by coming to your own death. 

James, are you stupid or what?" I told you everything in the notebook and you still come, how stubborn you are, I just wanted to take care of your life.— I yelled at him, always doing the opposite of the things one ordered. 

"And so you thought to take care of me?" Giving your life to these obnoxious guys—he frowned—don't worry, I'm not scared at all—he raised his thumb approvingly. 

James was definitely crazy, he had no idea who he was dealing with, but as usual he wouldn't understand why until he figured things out himself. 

Katsuro has taught you ." Jinsu started attacking James. 

The speed was increasing more and more, the way they were fighting was shocking, but the strangest thing was that James was repelling Jinsu 's attacks . 

"Come on, don't tell me that you're just going to defend yourself?" Their swords collided with each other, scattering sparks between each clash. "You must have something hidden, something well saved for the end, they call you the chosen one for a reason." he began to get stronger tripping over James hurting him deeply.—You would have listened to Katsuro , you would have hidden yourself for the rest of your life, but now you will die at my hands. 

—not so fast—James got up, did a super fast turn hitting Jinsu in his side. 

" What?" He was surprised, took his hand and felt his wound, "Damn no one had hurt the great Jinsu . " you will die !

"Don't trust this boy," said the teacher, "this boy has impressive power." 

"Don't talk nonsense master, we'll see what he will do with this " Jinsu raised his power creating a kind of fire that covered his body like a cloud, I could only see when his sword came out of that cloud at a speed which made a sound with the wind as it moved, hitting James in the chest. The sword had pierced him from side to side, falling to his knees . "Come on, did you get up or can't you?" His eyes looked colorless and his countenance was as if he had been bewitched.

Will this be the end of James Brixt ? Will the hope of our heroes be over? Or will it just be reborn from a mighty beast? —unknown