James led the way into the forest. Behind him was Akitsu who was walking in silence. Musubi bounced along next to James. Saya had the Ray Gun in her side pocket and Rei had the Sliquifer.
"These two guns look like toys sometimes," Rei said.
"Are they toys?" Musubi asked.
"No but we will tell everyone there are," Saya replied.
"I think you need a gun license to have actual guns right now," James said. "But things will change," he added.
The forest was quiet. They went ahead deeper into the forest. It became thicker, the air became heavy with dew and the scent of moss.
James paused at a fork in the trail, glancing back. "Stay close," James remarked.
"Do you know where we are going?" Rei asked.
At that moment, a green light appeared. The light changed to a girl. Kusano was there glowing. She pointed to the left. "Kuu," James said. "You are there?" he asked.
"So this is the girl we are saving," Saya commented.
"She looks innocent," Rei said.
"She is a full grown adult," Akistu said.
At that moment Kusano disappeared.
"Where did she go?" Musubi asked as she looked around.
Akitsu looked to the left. "I sense movement," she said.
Rei clenched her fists. "If someone's trying to hurt that girl, I will stop them," she said.
"So will I," Musubi added.
"Let's go," James said. He was not going to let anyone take her.
They ram forward. The trail narrowed as the trees grew denser. Branches clawed at their clothes until they arrived at the opening.
In front of them they saw a moderately tall and thin female Sekirei who had brown hair and eyes. She wore a black gown with matching gloves and stockings. She had red ribbons in her hair and around her neck."You are coming with Yomi,"Yomi said as she pulled Kusano`s hand. She had a large scythe in the other hand.
"No, no," Kusano said.
"I came to call this way to pick you up," Yomi said.
"Let her go," James shouted.
Yomi looked at James. "Who are you?" she asked.
"James let me," Musubi said as she dashed forward. "I am Musubi, James`s Sekirei," she replied.
"Shall I go as well? Akistu offered.
"No, Musubi has this," James said as he walked over to Kusano.
"Are you okay Kuu?" James asked.
Mister I am yours," Kusano responded as she collapsed. James caught her in his arms.
"Is she okay?" Rei asked.
James nodded as he held Kusano.
"Out of my way," Yomi snarled as she brought her scythe down in a vicious arc.
Musubi stepped forward and caught the blade mid-swing with her bare hands. The metal groaned under the pressure of her grip.
"You shouldn't be swinging dangerous weapons around like that," Musubi said calmly as she snapped the scythe's metal blade in half.
Yomi stared at the shattered remains. "My precious death scythe," she said.
"She's strong," Saya murmured.
"Very strong," Rei added as she remembered how Musubi had taken down the lightning-wielding Sekirei.
"You," Yomi said as she swung the broken scythe. It released a flurry of compressed air blades that tore through the air toward Musubi.
Musubi dodged with a swift sidestep. Her body twisting mid-air. She landed on the shaft of the broken scythe and used it as a springboard to launch a powerful kick straight into Yomi's face.
Yomi staggered back but recovered quickly. There was blood trickling from her lip.
"Gale Reaper," she shouted as she spun the remnants of her scythe in a wide arc. A horizontal shockwave of compressed air erupted.
"That is powerful," Saya said as she felt the force of the wind.
"We could gang up on her," Rei said,
"This is Musubi`s fight, let her take care of it," James said.
"Besides, if she was in any danger, James would jump in," Saya said as she looked at him.
Musubi saw it coming and leapt high into the air. The shockwave slicing through the space she'd just occupied. She twisted mid-flight and came down with a thunderous punch aimed directly at Yomi.
Yomi's eyes narrowed. She anticipated the strike and jumped back at the last second. The ground cracking where Musubi's fist landed. Musubi jumped back.
"Gale Cyclone," Yomi said as she jumped in the air and twirled. Her scythe generated a spiraling vortex of air that went towards Musubi.
Musubi top was instantly destroyed and her large I-Cups were on display.
"Musubi," Rei said.
"I am fine," Musubi said as she covered her nipples with her hand. Her breasts were still visible. "I can defeat her," she said with a smile on her face.
"That look is perfect for you. A pervert of an Ashikabi," Yomi mocked. "He," Yomi said as she looked at James.
"James is kind," Musubi said.
"I would not say that," Saya said.
James then reached over and pulled Saya closer. "Am I not kind?" he teased.
"Get off me you pervert," Saya said.
"See," Yomi said. ""Gale Bloom," Yomi added as she slammed the scythe into the ground and released a burst of pressurized air. The air pressure went towards Musubi and ripped her bottom off. She was now just in panties and stockings.
"That is so embarrassing," Yomi said as her cheeks were flushed. "I can't imagine being in a situation like that," she added.
"She is one weirdo," Saya said. Akitsu remained silent.
"How about we strip off the last piece you have," Yomi said. She had a twisted smile on her face. "Final Gale," Yomi said as she held her scythe still. She compressed the air into a single point and then released several arcs. They all went towards Musubi.
Musubi remembered what Miya said. She closed her eyes and then opened it. While covering her breasts with one hand she moved forward. She stepped to the left and dodged the first arc. She then stepped to the right and dodged the second arc.
Musubi then leapt into the air and dodged the final arc. It went past her and destroyed the rock. Musubi landed behind Yomi. She grabbed Yomi`s shirt and ripped it off. Yomi`s round breasts were exposed.
Musubi then touched her Sekirei crest. It started to glow purple. "By the contract which I have completed, my fist shall destroy that which imperils my Ashikabi," Musubi said as the purple glow got brighter.
All of a sudden, Yomi`s Sekirei crest disappeared and she collapsed to the ground. "It is impossible for me to have lost to her," she said.
"What was that at the end?" Saya asked.
"Musubi destroyed her Sekirei crest," Akitsu responded.
"What does that mean?" Rei asked.
"Losing the Sekirei crest means they have lost their power and in some cases it will lead to death," James explained.
"That is cruel," Rei responded.
"Musubi are you okay?" James asked.
"I am," Musubi responded. "And I remained modest," she added.
At that moment, Kusano woke up and saw James. "It is over," James said as he looked to see Kusano`s eyes open. She then leaned forward shyly and pressed her lips against his. Their mouths touched softly.
The instant their lips met, a green glow spread around them. Kusano gasped against him, her small hands clung to his chest as light flared from her back. Transparent, emerald-green wings unfurled and shimmered like living crystal, spreading out gracefully.
"Wow," Saya said as she looked at the bright light.
The cave, once dark and silent, came alive. Vines sprouted from the cracks in the stone. Flowers started to blossom and painted the cave pink, yellow, and deep violet colours.
James held Kusano gently. He felt the warmth of her glow against his skin. The power radiating from her was not destructive but nurturing.
At that moment, the Ultrimatrix had glowed for a second and then went down.
Kusano pulled back slightly. Her face was flushed. Her wings disappeared. "My Ashikabi," she said.
"James," Rei said as she looked at him with a stern face.
From the distance, a long blonde-haired blue-eyed woman stood from a building. She was dressed in a black dress with a white underdress which showed her massive cleavage. She had a black and white choker and long brown boots with black stockings. "So she has chosen him," she said. She felt her heart beat pound looking at James.
"She has," said Homura. "You should find your own one," he added.
"You," the blonde woman said. "I will never get winged, I will kill him, I will become the strongest without him," she added.
Homura smiled. "Sure," she said as she walked away.
"Wait, fight me," the blonde woman demanded as Homura jumped away.