The Chase [Tenshu]

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Komatsuna left to the call of “Find out who that guy is,” running. He was bound and determined to find out exactly who he is, if its even a he. Komatsuna saw the robe swish around a corner, and followed suit. Another corner, and another, through a passageway. Komatsuna was keeping up with him, catching up. Suddenly, he threw boxes in Komatsuna's way, but Komatsuna quickly jumped over them. This caused the figure to get slightly farther ahead, so Komatsuna pushed harder to catch up.

Komatsuna followed the robe around another corner, and there were people in this alley. Komatsuna pushed through to cries of “Hey!” and “Watch it, punk!” but ignored them, running as if his life depended on it, although for all he knew, it could very well. His breathing was still steady, but he wasn't sure for how much longer. Legs pumping, like iron pistons in a train, he continued to run (if Komatsuna knew about Forrest Gump, he might have been able to express his running related to the film).

Komatsuna turned another corner, and a wall. He slammed to a stop, only figuratively speaking, and, without much of a thought, quickly used his bukujutsu to fly over the wall, and kept low to ensure sight on the robed figure. He saw it again turn another corner, but this time, it had him a way back, near the beginning of the alley. Komatsuna quickly sped between the buildings, turning a corner, only to see the robe disappear again. He pushed his speed a little more, and started pumping his legs. This way, as he landed, he was already at a run.

The breaths were coming harder now, legs burning, chest burning, lungs starting to heave. But Komatsuna had to catch this man, for the sake of the woman and the young boy he had just saved. Komatsuna could feel the bone pushing the muscles, the tendons tensing. His legs were growing weary, but he had to keep going, he must. Turning corners, knocking away boxes, he was barely keeping up with this unknown stranger, each time he turned a corner, so did the stranger.

Komatsuna kept pushing. He thought of Serori, and knew that he had to accomplish his mission. If he kept failing, he would never get stronger, Serori would never have feelings for him. He pushed harder, ignoring the screaming coming from his legs, ignoring the burning pain as his breaths became shallow. He had to catch him. He forced his legs to move faster, and suddenly he found the synchronization. Every person has that certain special way they run, where it takes next to no stamina, theres no pain in your legs, you feel like you can run forever. Komatsuna had found his, and he sped up, starting to catch up to the mysterious person.

The run had taken them through a good portion of Satan City. Komatsuna was definitely beginning to tire, but the robed figure looked hardly even phased. Komatsuna pushed past some more civilians, starting to catch up. He reached out his fingers...and ran past the turn the man had gone through. He stopped again, turned, and could barely even see the passage the robed figure had disappeared around. He quickly activated his bukujutsu again, and flew above the alley. Once he found the running figure, he decided he would continue his chase in the air.

Being in the air was much faster, and easier, less painful, than trying to keep up on foot. Komatsuna just hadn't wanted to waste his ki flying, in case he got in a fight once he caught this person. He followed him, but not easily. It was almost as if the figure was taking all the turns that would mess up someone trying to follow in the air. But Komatsuna persevered, and kept following him. Left turn, right turn, forward, right turn, left, right, right, right. Komatsuna realised what had made the chase seem so long, and so hard. The figure was taking him around in circles, although how he had enough stamina to just keep running was anyone's guess, as Komatsuna had no idea. He must be really powerful.

The twists and turns were making Komatsuna's head spin, so he quickly landed. He had chosen a spot in front of the running figure, and was facing towards him.

“Stop! I need to talk to you.” Komatsuna said, but the figure jumped, slightly startled, and turned the other way. Komatsuna kept running after him, with a shout of “Stop!” The chase continued.

After so many turns, and it had been a lot, but Komatsuna still kept on his trail, the figure jumped on some boxes, and took it to the roofs. Now, this was more like it. A rooftop chase? This oughta be fun. Komatsuna jumped onto the roofs and continued chasing after him. The running, the jumping, all of this didn't bother Komatsuna, who's adrenaline started rushing the second his foot touched roof. Sure, he was tired, but the mysterious man had just made it fun.

There were no boxes the figure could throw at him, no people to push past. It was just straight, jumping to a different roof if the one in front was too tall, or too far away. Komatsuna would try some of the longer jumps. The feel of being in the air for that long was pure adrenaline. He would use these to run in front of the figure, try to stop him, but he always kept running, a different direction. And the taller buildings Komatsuna just used a little bit of bukujutsu to help get over. The fog, however, was not helping him to see.

Komatsuna got on a roof beside the running man, and ran, keeping pace with him. He turned, and Komatsuna jumped to the next roof. He got to the end of the next one, and saw the man stumble to a stop. In the fog, he hadn't seen that this roof had nowhere he could go to. He turned, facing Komatsuna, who was gently advancing on him.

“You have nothing to worry about. I just need to ask you some questions. I'm not trying to hurt you.”

The man looked at him. Then, holding out both his arms from his body, he fell back. The sun glinted off of him, in a strange way. It happened almost as if in slow motion. The man just fell back, didn't try to catch himself. It was strangely uncanny, and when Komatsuna gave a shout of surprise and ran to the edge, he couldn't see him. He jumped down into the clearing, and saw no sign of him.

What the hell just happened? Komatsuna thought.

[Geurin]

As Suna turned to leave, having been evaded by the cloaked figure he found himself face to face with the very man he had been so adamantly chasing. Although he had watched the man fall and disappear, he now stood only inches from suna.

The hooded figure remained motionless, choosing not to move, or speak. The wind began to blow, making the cloak flow with the wind, still adequately keeping the identity of the man unknown. He would do nothing but stare at the man whom had chased him so far away from anything. They were now alone, just the two of them.

Suna had been given the opportunity to speak, and to confront the man he worked so hard to catch.

(Sorry, sick, That post was great though!)

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(Thanks, I was worried sick, no pun intended, it would be sub par...I hope you get better, and you should really be resting right now )

Komatsuna turned to leave the clearing, and in his way was the man whom he had chased all around Satan City. He didn't move, but a wind picked up, and started blowing his robes. Komatsuna could still not see him, so had no idea what his race was. He tried speaking to him.

"Sir, or madam, as the case may be. I am here to thank you. I assume the boy was saved by your doing. You have done a great deed, saved a mother much grief. And for this, his mother, the man who helped me try to save them, and I all thank you greatly. I would also like to ask what kind of mystical ability you used on the boy to heal him. I'm sure his mother would be curious as well. It was a remarkably fast healing, was very good." Komatsuna paused, there was still no reaction from the person.

"However..." Komatsuna paused. This was the part he had been dreading. He really hoped what he had said was what had indeed happened. "However, if you are nothing but a villain, it is my sworn duty to fight you. You have no business messing with people who have done nothing. I would prefer not to fight you, so please, tell me what part you played in the previous fight."

Komatsuna really hoped that this was indeed a mystic man whom had saved the boy. Just in case, Komatsuna prepared himself for an attack, by just barely shifting the holding of his body, but in a nonchalant way, that wouldn't normally be noticed, as it was a defensive stance, and looked like a normal way to stand.

[Geurin]

The hooded man remained completely silent, The only thing visible now were two bright eyes, with green surrounding the Pupil. They stared dirctly at Komatsuna, piercing his very being. Although he was an android, he must have had some sort of inner being helping guide him. One did not simply pursue a man many miles and through rugged terrain without having spirit driving them. This android was learning compassion if nothing else.

But the man would not budge, He would not say a word as to who he was or his intentions at the fight. It was bad enough that this man had tailed him so far out of the city, he was not supposed to be caught, they were not supposed to see him.

He was obviously getting slower, or perhaps those around him were simply getting faster. Regardless he could not continue running, as this person would no doubt find him no matter where he ran, or how fast he did it. And he couldnt very well reveal himself, he was in a bind. So his silence was both a way of stalling, and in another was his answer.

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(Sorry its short, I'm getting sick too :/)

The silence was beginning to get awkward, and suddenly Komatsuna saw two glowing eyes, green rimmed around the pupil. It was disconcerting. He had thrown a great chase, but now he was caught, he didn't seem to know what to do.

Komatsuna shifted from foot to foot. The silence was really getting to him. He hadn't shown any indication to his intents of the fight, and Komatsuna was worrying. What if he was a bad guy? What if he was very strong? This could be the end of Komatsuna, but some part inside of him told him he had to do this. If this was a bad guy, he needed to be defeated.

Komatsuna stood there, returning the man's silence with silence. This was a showdown. Whoever spoke first, would have the lower ground. Komatsuna respected his silence, hoping maybe for a sign of his intentions, if the man would not speak.

[Geurin]

(I hope we get a ton of PL for this LOL)
Neither appeared to be budging an inch. The hooded figure was still trying to figure out a way to get out of the situation, and had no idea what the android infront of him was thinking. Androids had such a stoic look about them, that often it would appear they had no emotion. Even if Komatsuna was terrified, the hooded figure would be unable to determine it.

And so the hooded figure took a chance, he would speak to the creature softly and with a voice that always brought comfort to those around him.

"Let me go"

Is all he had to say. He could have explained his position or engaged in combat, or even revealed his identity, but no, instead he was asking the warrior to allow him passage. It was not the warriors choice on how he would handle such a request, especially after having so thoroughly tracked him down.

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They continued staring at each other, not making a move. It was really aggravating Komatsuna, and just as he was about to say something, the figure spoke instead.

"Let me go."

It was all that was said, in a soft voice, a voice that had been trained to coax and relax, a comforting kind of voice. But Komatsuna couldn't just let it go at that. He had just chased this man all around Satan City, and he was not about to just 'let him go' so easily. Komatsuna shook his head.

"I can't just let you go, not after that chase you put me through. I mean honestly, it's like a stranger saying 'push my chair in, that's a good chap'. Not my chair, not my problem, that's what I always say. What would I tell the mother of the child you saved (Komatsuna was just guessing about that, as he was sure if he hadn't, then the man would have attacked him already)? 'Oh, hi, I chased the man who saved your son's life all around the city, and when I finally caught him, he told me to let him go'? Nah, that ain't doin'." Komatsuna looked at the man, still noticing no reaction, so he continued on his speal.

"Anyways, what kind of request is that? Let you go? I'm not stopping you from going anywhere, you are. You could just, I don't know, do something, make me forget this whole thing happened, this chase, and just leave, or blind me, or whatever. I'm sure you're powerful enough. You could have easily escaped me during that chase. But did you? You allowed yourself to get caught.

"You're practically a hero in yourself, why don't you take credit for that? You saved a little boy's life, and now that boy has the potential to grow up, big and strong, leave an amazing life, maybe one day be mayor, do something amazing, all thanks to you. The only thing he'll have to remember this day is a memory he might forget, and a scar on his neck. Thanks to you. So please, sir, please, tell me who you are, so I can thank you properly, and let that boy's mother know who rescued her son."

Komatsuna finished his 'rant'. He had been level voiced the entire time, not raising his voice in anger. It would have done no good if he had, probably wouldn't have made a difference. He looked at the stranger, waiting for his response.

(I think my writer's block is gone XP)

[Geurin]

Silence once again. The rant had lasted for a couple of minutes, and was followed by an equally long silence.

Sheesh

The man thought to himself, this person sure was mouthy for an android. Considering not only the compassion and empathy behind his words, but also his outright indignation towards having to chase him. It was almost as if this was no android at all, but an actual human. But that couldnt be the case, The stranger could not sense this man's power, so he must have been something non organic.

Clearly this person could sense him. And that gave the stranger an indicator as to how strong the Android was. No matter what the power level, it was less than that of the stranger, and that was a benefit.

And so the man said the only thing he could think of to calm the man, he gave away his identity.

"What you witnessed was a miracle, and I am a Guardian Angel"

(Good to know lol, same with my stomach virus)

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Komatsuna waited for the stranger to reply. It seemed the new silence took as long as his little rant. They sat there, staring at each other. Komatsuna still didn't know what this stranger looked like, but now it didn't matter to him. Then, he spoke.

"What you witnessed was a miracle, and I am a Guardian Angel."

That one, simple phrase hit Komatsuna like a sack of bricks. A Guardian Angel? Miracle? Surely, this could not be the truth. But seeing was believing, and Komatsuna had seen with his own eyes the miraculous healing of the boy. He kneeled on one knee, bowing his head in respect.

"Forgive me, Guardian Angel, I did not mean to be so brash. I would like to thank you for saving the boy, and extend thanks from his mother as well. If there is anything we can do to repay you for this kindness, for you have brought a new life to him, a life he would not have been able to live without your help."

Komatsuna suddenly didn't know what to say. He wasn't really good with talking to people, having not really been in positions to hold conversations. He felt he had a lot to say, a lot to thank, but could not think of anything to put on his tongue. Instead, he stood up, and held out his hand to the stranger, not knowing whether he would take it or not. Komatsuna would not feel bad if he didn't.

"Again, I'd like to thank you for saving the boy, and, again, reiterate that if there is anything I can do to help you, we are forever in your debt. We owe you a life. Take my offer as you see fit, and I mean everything I say with the utmost respect." He once again waited for the stranger's response.

[Geurin]

The guardian spoke clearly so that the Android would make no mistake of his presence. The bowing, and show of respect was not necessary, if anything it was over done. As the guardian did things in secret. He specifically didnt want anyone to know of his identity or his whereabouts. Interfering with the everyday life of others was not exactly fair, or right, or within his power. But he did so under certain circumstances. This was one of them.

"We must not speak of this. My time here is not for others to know. I must return now to where I am needed, and you must return to where you are needed, meanwhile let us never mention this moment to anyone"

The guardian said looking both ways, as if crossing a street, and then quickly jumping into the air, clearly assisted by flight, and finally taking off quickly, a trail of white Ki evaporating from where he went. Certainly Komatsuna could follow...but...would he?

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"We must not speak of this. My time here is not for others to know. I must return now to where I am needed, and you must return to where you are needed, meanwhile let us never mention this moment to anyone"

These were the strangers last words, before he jumped into the air, and flew off to wherever he was going. He left a trail, that Komatsuna could have followed. But he knew that he shouldn't. The stranger had done enough, and Komatsuna did not want to bother him further. He'd already told Komatsuna who he was, and that was enough for him. And he definitely wouldn't talk about this again. This would forever stay in Komatsuna's memory, and just that.

As for going where he was needed, that was the sword school. Komatsuna jumped up into the air, looked again in the direction of the ki trail, and shook his head. Maybe he would see him again. Maybe he would not. Only destiny could tell. He headed in the direction of Central City. Here he would train, to become stronger, and a savior to many. Maybe he would see the stranger again. He certainly hoped so.

FIN

[Gray Callahan]

Komatsuna gets 1800 PL

Kami gets 800 zeni (due to his work, but his character not actually being there)

[Geurin]

(Boliko, Kami is the guardian angel, he was definitely there)