Riot Of The Blood-Nightmare Memories

Riot Of The Blood-Nightmare Memories

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Some say that when the millennium ends, there will be a time for reckoning, a time where we will be judged, and our futures set for the next 1000 years. Soon, we will see just how true this claim is.

(Flashback)"Aahhrr!" echoed a scream of pain, suffering, and death. This is common, considering that the one the sound originated from was a young child, somewhere between the ages of 4 and 6. It wasn't the usual things one would expect a child to scream out like cruel death. It was fate, calling, demanding, and persisting.

For more time than either parent could recall, they'd been running, trying to hide from their inevitable destiny. Destiny shall not be denied, for if one tries, the response could prove far more fatal.

"What in the name of creation do you think you are doing, woman? Going into that Hell-Storm will surely bring about your death!"

"Listen, I DON'T CARE! Those screws deserve justice, not to be massacred. Yes, they sealed us in here, not knowing we had a child. Yes they were intent on destroying everything here. They may have even wanted to rape me. At that, I'd gladly leave them to their fate. However, that's our baby out there!"

"The child is our baby, but The Blood has taken control. We knew that it would happen, but never this soon in the young one's life. We can't..."

"To Hell! Whatever has happened, this is our kid! Even if we let this play out, suppose one tries to make a run for it? An Orochi in an Awakening isn't something I want to happen if I can help it. I can, and I will, even if it costs me my life! To Hell with the rest!"

She turned to meet the reaper in the form of her own child, which would be the hardest thing a parent would have to do, especially one so young. He grabbed her, held her tight, and kissed for what both of them knew would be the last time.

The last of the scum coughs up blood, his mind scattered by the fact that death is nearly upon him. The child is covered by blood from the others, not a drop has been spilled from the Awakened Orochi child. In a blinding flash, the mother falls dead, followed almost instantly by the father. At that instant, the kid stops, and doesn't understand what happened.

The parents' goal was successful. Alas, the calling would, in the years to come, prove too much. In time, blood would be shed again. On lonely nights, an occasional part of the nightmare would resurface, causing the young child to scream in pain, fear, and even loneliness. (End flashback)

At Yuki's cafe, the guys were trying to help comfort Ralf. Kyo was bombarding Shingo with questions about what had happened. He told Shingo that he had to be mistaken. It was unheard of for one to have both The Bloodline and The Guardian flow in their depths. Clark, however, confirmed it. Kyo was still in disbelief.

Elsewhere, the gals were trying to help Leona. She was now blood-stained from her attack, and didn't want them to come near her. She would shriek as if she was about to be killed. When they backed off, she went back to crying, asking why she did it. Then, her nightmare began again. In a heartbeat, she stopped crying. She fell over, and began to cough up blood. Her eyes began to change color, and she was entering another Riot, more powerful than before.

"Mary, Yuki! Quick, you must try and restrain Leona!"

"What are you going to do, Kagura?" Yuki asked, knowing that she wouldn't be able to help much if it was about to happen.

"I need a few moments. This is a desperate gamble! It can postpone an Awakening, if done soon enough."

"Ah! It's a bit like exorcising, isn't it?"

"You could say that, Mary. However, in this situation, it isn't some outside force causing the chaos, but something inside. I just hope that if this is happening here...how is Kyo doing?"

Yuki's mind raced toward her beloved, and she shuddered in fear.

As Kyo had made for the door to check on Yuki, he began to go through a process identical to Leona's. They all knew from the power what it was, yet none knew what to do. Kyo unleashed a series of Serpent Waves, scattering his friends, and doing much damage to the cafe.

With much difficulty, they had subdued Leona. Chizuru and Yuki ran to Kyo, knowing what to expect. Perhaps it was the sight and aura of the one he loved, or perhaps the commanding power of The Guardian, but Kyo reverted.

Nearly half the city away, Ed screamed in pain from his own Bloody Nightmare. He discovered that his room was being vandalized while he had slept. Shocked and startled by the scream, all four of the masked thieves were dropped by a large whirlwind to the street a few stories below, dead. Nothing of value, that was his, was taken. After a fast glance, he looked down at the floor in front of him. There was nothing, no trace of blood, glass, or other things from the robbery. He fell to his face, exhausted by what had happened.

"Boss!"

"Yes, Billy, I've felt it. I know that they are there!"

"Yea, but look at this! In addition, Ryuji and Iori are said to be heading that way, as are Vice and Mature. There's also been a sighting of Yashiro, Shermie, and Chris!"

"What? So, it seems that members of the Orochi clan are gathering together for a reunion. Very interesting."

"Uh, there's one more thing. There's been a rumor of a boy with both powers of The Bloodline and The Guardian."

"I thought that would be impossible! This continues to surprise me more and more! Very interesting indeed!" and Geese laughs sinisterly.

"Owww! Shermie, what happened to us? It seemed like I...saw and heard others in pain, like us."

"It was our fate calling us to do our duty Chris. More importantly, it was you calling. You should feel honored."

"Yes Chris. He has chosen you to be his way back into this world! Then, the cleansing can truly start!"

Chris looked dumbly at his two closest friends. He couldn't understand anything that they had said. In time, it would all become clear to him, and everyone else.

"Ah, it seems that Orochi is gathering up his followers. I simply must drop by. I couldn't miss this show!" mused Rugal as he exploded a Kaiser Wave, ripping up the wall before him.

"Damn, you! Goenitz! You conniving Bastard! You still live! I will destroy you!" vowed Ed, seemingly talking in a fit of insanity.

Is Goenitz dead? Perhaps this explains the large gathering of the most elite of the Orochi Bloodline. Time may soon tell all.

Riot
Bloodspill
Reunion?

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