Chapter 025

  Possible New Beginnings

  Goto steps in front of Minato and Masaru as he says

  “You're coming with us!” The Smaller Man looks at him as The Large Man says

  “No…No I don't think I will be!” Masaru says

  “We–” Suddenly Goto rushes The Large Man as he tries to punch him but he blocks it with his Tetsubo and pushes Goto back as Goto *clenches his fist in anger* and rushes The Large Man but The Large Man suddenly disappears as Goto looks around and screams

  "COME OUT! STOP HIDING FROM-" Suddenly Goto's hit in the side by a Tetsubo as he's launched through multiple trees and Masaru is *frustrated* as he says

  "Damn it, I knew he wouldn't come!" Masaru rushes The Large Man as Minato says

  “Masaru no!” Masaru tries to punch The Large Man but he slams his Tetsubo into the ground as Masaru drops into a sinkhole and The Smaller Man walks over as he drops down into the hole and The Large Man looks up at Minato as he *smiles* and says

  "I've always wanted to see how strong you were truly Minato, but I never could because you'd always fought alongside Masaru no matter what! We all know it's because your little brother, the great Masaru can't defend himself to save his life! He knows the day you cannot watch his back, someone is going to put a knife in it!" Minato looks at The Large Man as he says

  "Listen to me Kono, we-" The Large Man says

  "No! Because after this battle, I'll take both of you with me!" The Large Man rushes Minato as he tries hitting Minato with his Tetsubo and Minato dodges all of his swings as he says

  “Wait Kono, we don’t–” The Large Man sweeps Minato's feet as he slams his Tetsubo into Minato's chest and slams into the ground as Masaru flies into the air and his body drops onto the ground next to Minato as The Smaller Man walks up next to The Large Man and The Large Man says

  “It has been an honor to fight you Minato, but Masaru you're still as pathetic as when I last met you!” The Large Man lifts his Tetsubo as The Smaller Man kicks Masaru on top of Minato and The Large Man slams his Tetsubo down towards them but suddenly Goto catches it with his left hand and they are *shocked* and The Large Man says

  "How is this-" Suddenly the darkness starts covering the Tetsubo and The Large Man drops it as they jump back and Goto grabs the Tetsubo with his left hand as he rushes The Large Man and hits him with the stomach with the Tetsubo dropping him to his knees as Goto throws the Tetsubo in the air and grabs him by his throat with his left hand and slams him into the ground as Goto catches the Tetsubo in his left hand and he lifts it into the air but he notices The Smaller Man slowly walking towards him as he's twirling his Naginata and Goto *screams in anger* as he rushes towards him and starts wildly swinging the Tetsubo towards The Smaller Man as The Smaller Man dodges all of his swings until The Smaller Man hits Goto in the stomach with the back of his Naginata and Goto slams the Tetsubo down towards The Smaller Man but he dodges it as he tries to stab Goto in the stomach but his Naginata bounces off of his stomach and The Small Man is *stunned* and Goto swings the Tetsubo towards The Smaller Man's chest as he's able to block it with his Naginata but he's still pushed back and Goto rushes towards him as he throws the Tetsubo at The Smaller Man and The Smaller Man slides to the side but he is *shocked* as Goto is inches from his face and Goto punches him in the stomach as he slides back and drops to one knee as he *holds his stomach in pain* and Goto starts *manically laughing* as he walks over to The Smaller Man and tries to punch him but The Smaller Man knocks his hand away with his Naginata as he stabs Goto through the foot and Goto *screams in pain* and he tries to punch The Smaller Man but The Smaller Man dodges his punch as he pulls the Naginata out of Goto's foot and slashes upward across Goto's chest as Goto *screams in anger* and starts violently swinging his hands towards The Smaller Man as The Smaller Man dodges all of his strikes until The Smaller Man slashes Goto's other foot as he slides behind him and slashes him across his back and kicks him in the back as Goto flies forward and slams into the ground as he *clenches his fist in anger* and tries to slowly stand up but he falls back to the ground as he *angrily* screams

  "GET UP! I WON'T LOSE, GET UP!" Goto notices the Tetsubo stuck in a tree in front of him as he crawls over to it and grab it with his right hand but it doesn't move at all and Goto is *shocked* and thinks

  "What!? I just held it a second ago!" Goto lets go of the Tetsubo as he grabs it with his left hand and uses it to push himself up as he uses it to balance himself and slowly walks towards The Smaller Man and he stops in front of The Smaller Man as he lifts the Tetsubo above his head and The Smaller Man *smiles* as Goto is *angry* and says

  "What the hell are you laughing at!?" The Smaller Man kicks Goto's left hand as the Tetsubo flies into the air and The Smaller Man sweeps Goto's legs as Goto falls onto his back and The Smaller Man steps on his chest as he presses the back of his Naginata in the middle of Goto's right arm and Goto tries to move his right arm but he can't as he *screams in anger* and tries to reach for The Smaller Man but the Tetsubo drops onto left arm pinning it down as The Smaller Man flips his Naginata and presses the blade to Goto's neck as a voice from behind him says

  “Wait Kono, we came to make you an offer!” The Larger Man stands up as he sees Minato slowly standing up and says

  “Which is!?” Minato says

  “If you join us...Then Lord Kei will give you control over the entire Shimadzu region!” The Large One is *confused* as he says

  “Lord Kei? Do you mean, Kei Katsuro? Brother of Kaito Katsuro, leader of the Tohoku Region. Since when did he get that kind of authority to give away regions?” Minato says

  “Lord Kei has a plan to take over the entire world and fix everything!” The Large Man says

  “What about Kingsman? Even without leaving this forest I know no one has openly moved against him for years, and I guarantee anyone that's smart still won't! How do you plan on getting rid of him?” Minato says

  “Lord Kei has a plan to get rid of Kingsman, all we need is time” The Large Man says

  “If I am guaranteed my place as lord over all of The Shimadzu Region, then I will join you all” The Smaller Man steps off of Goto's chest as Goto pulls his arm from underneath the Tetsubo and stands up as he walks over to The Large Man and *angrily* says

  “We want you not the other one, prove your loyalty to lord Kei and kill him!” The Large Man *laughs* and says

  “I think you may be confused” The Smaller Man walks up next to The Large Man and puts his hand out to Goto as The Large Man says

  “Hello my name is Kono Yutaka, and this is my voice!” Goto is *confused* as he says

  “What!?” Minato says

  “Kono has the ability to infect your mind taking full control of you, but it is activated by him speaking. So he takes control of strong warriors to fight with and to use as a voice and assistance in fighting” Kono’s puppet says

  “Your very modest with my ability, any sound that comes from my mouth activates it. I could whistle and take over you, would you like to see?” Goto *clenches his fist in anger* as he says

  “You open your mouth and i’ll kill you!” Kono’s puppet *laughs* as he says

  “Let’s get this over with already, I'm actually a bit interested to hear this plan”

  At the same time Kingsman and everyone are sitting at the kitchen table eating as Itsuki looks at Kingsman and says

  “Sensei, do you really fight multiple of those creatures by yourself?” Kingsman says

  “Yes, they force me to adapt faster and faster. Some of them can’t be affected by physical attacks, others are immune to the elements we possess. Some are completely invulnerable!” Itsuki is *shocked* as he says

  “How do you beat an enemy who can’t take damage!?” Kingsman *laughs* as he says

  “Hit it harder!” Dai *laughs* as he says

  “I knew there was a reason I trusted you Sensei!" Riku looks at Dai as he says

  "Of course you'd think that!" Dai says

  "It's the most effective way to defeat an enemy" Kenji *laughs* as he says

  "Have you beaten anyone with just brute force alone? You lost to dad,Gyomei, Riku, Itsuki, you tried to attack Kenshin but failed! That was a fireball, but a failure all the same. And I would beat you with one hand if that's all you're going to use!" Riku *laughs* as he says

  "So much for the most effective way!" Dai stands up and slams his fist on the table as his fire surges all over him and he says

  "How about we see how effective it is right now!?" Akita stands up as she says

  "Dai please sit down, we will not interrupt dinner for this! The fighting is over right now!" Dai looks at Kenji as he takes a step forward but Kingsman slams his hand on the table as everyone is *shocked* and looks at him as Kingsman stares into Dai eyes and says

  "Are you disrespecting my wife, Or are you just deaf! What did she say, sit down!" Dai is *scared* as he walks back to his chair and sits down as he says

  "I'm sorry...I meant no disrespect!" Akita *sighs* as she says

  "Thank you Dai, it's ok! But can we have a nice dinner with no fighting, please!" Itsuki notices the tension and silence around the room as he looks at Kingsman and *nervously* says

  “Uhh...S-Sensei, I truly am curious how you beat someone like that?'' Kingsman says

  “The outside of their body might be indestructible, but there insides aren’t. All you need to do is allow your punches to pass through them and hit them internally” Itsuki says

  “Like with your grandfather's sword technique?” Kingsman says

  “Exactly like that, but I learned this version of it from my father. It’s simply another armor piercing technique, this one I could actually show you right now" Itsuki is *shocked* as he says

  "It would be an honor!" Kingsman *laughs* as he says

  "Not really, but sure thing. Get up!" Akita looks at Kingsman as she says

  "Kingsman, please don't hurt him. I just wanted one night of peace" Kingsman says

  "Will you ever stop babying them? Besides it's not even a fight, just indoor training" Akita *sighs* as she says

  "Fine, just please make it quick" Kingsman and Itsuki stand up as Kingsman says

  “Riku!” Riku covers Itsuki in wind armor as Itsuki covers the armor in lighting and Kingsman says

  “Are you ready?” Itsuki *smiles* as he says

  “Yes!'' Kingsman pulls his hand back as he punches the air and everyone is *shocked* as they see the force of his punch flying through the air and towards Itsuki as it passes through Riku's armor and out of Itsuki's back as it passes through the front door and Itsuki is *confused* as he puts his hand on his stomach and says

  “I didn’t feel anything Sensei'' Kingsman says

  “That’s because I didn’t intend on it hitting you” Suddenly they hear someone *groaning in pain* outside the door as Kingsman walks over and opens the front door as he says

  “I told you to leave my region, didn’t I…Ren!'' Riku is *shocked* as he quickly stands up and rushes next to Kingsman as he sees Ren laying on the ground and *holding his stomach in pain* as Kingsman steps outside onto the porch and everyone quickly stands up as they rush over to the door way and Ren looks up at Kingsman as he says

  “Wait! I…Just wish to speak!” Ren slowly stands up as Kingsman says

  “Speak about what?” Ren says

  “I just want to speak to my son” Kingsman *clenches his fist in anger* as he says

  “You don’t have one, you told all of us that you buried them!” Ren says

  “Please Kingsman” Kingsman's darkness surges across his hand as he slowly starts walking towards Ren and says

  “The things you did to him, the way you spoke to him! I should–” Suddenly Kingsman hand is pulled back and he turns around as he sees Riku holding his hand back and Kingsman says

  “How do you feel?” Riku says

  “I'm ok...I’ll talk to him!” Kingsman walks back onto the porch as he closes the door in everyone’s face and watches as Riku walks up to Ren and Ren looks in his eyes as he *sighs* and says

  “Listen...I know I’ve been a terrible father to you, and I know that you may feel I hate you. But I do not! Riku, I love you! You are my son–” Riku says

  “NO! I’m not your son, you don’t treat someone you love like this. Kingsman and Akita have shown me more love in a year than you and mom throughout my entire life…Leave, you are not my father. Not anymore!” Riku turns around as he tries to walk away but Ren grabs his arms as he turns Riku around and drops to his knees as Riku notices *tears in his eyes* and Ren says

  “Riku I’m sorry, but please do not leave me again! Your...The only family I have left!” Kingsman takes a step towards them but stops as he see Riku hugs Ren and Riku says

  “You only came to me because you have no one else...That's not love, it's necessity. And I’m sorry...But I can't go back to that! I won't leave my mother and father behind for you!” Ren takes off his necklace as he slowly puts it on Riku neck and *through held back tears* says

  “You will always be my son…I’m sorry, that I failed you. But I hope that one day you can find it in your heart to forgive me” Ren stands up as he turns around and walks away as Riku turns around and walks back onto the porch as they watch Ren disappear in the distance and Kingsman says

  “You good kid?” Riku *sheds a tear* as he holds onto the pendant of the necklace and Kingsman notices words on the back of it and he says

  "What's that?" Riku *through held back tears* says

  "It was...My mothers! It has the word angel inscribed on the back of it...Because she wanted to give it to me as a gift!" Kingsman says

  "...Are you ok?" Riku says

  “Yeah…I’m fine” Kingsman puts his hand on his head as he says

  “It’s all right, we’re here for you. All of us!” Riku *wipes another tear* as says

  “I know…But it still hurts, I never wanted anything but for him to accept me. But now that he has...I can’t even accept him!” Kingsman says

  “I know the pain of seeking acceptance and changing who you are for someone else, but once you finally become what they’ve wanted you to...You cannot forgive them for turning you into something you weren’t!” Kingsman turns around as he opens the door and says

  “Everyone upstairs. Now!” Everyone except Akita goes upstairs as Riku and Kingsman walks into the kitchen and Riku sits at the table as he puts his head down and Akita is *worried* as she walks over to Kingsman and whispers

  “Do I–” Kingsman whispers

  “No...Let him process this!” Akita walks over to Riku as she hugs him and Kingsman says

  “We’ve all had bad experiences, and I don’t know how I’ll make you feel better. But I can tell you when someone loves you, even the way they talk about you is different. You feel safe and comfortable, and I can tell how he made you feel when he said he loved you!” Riku slowly looks up at Kingsman as he holds the pendant of the necklace and says

  “Sensei…I think I should go. He is my blood!” Akita is *shocked* as she says

  “What!? Riku you–” Kingsman says

  “Whatever you choose to do, I will respect it. Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom, and if you feel as if this is what you have to do...Then I’ll respect it!” Suddenly Kenji,Itsuki, and Dai all *worriedly* scream

  “NO!” As all of them fall down stairs and quickly stand up as they rush over to Riku and Kenji says

  “No, Riku you can’t leave!” Itsuki says

  “We’re brothers, you can’t abandon us!” Dai says

  “You told me we have more adventures left, how could you just abandon that!” Kingsman says

  “If he wants to leave...I won’t stop him!” Suddenly Riku is frozen solid as Kingsman *sighs* and says

  “Boy...We can’t keep him here if he doesn’t want to be!” Kenji looks at Kingsman as he says

  "But-" Dai steps up to Riku as he looks in his eyes and says

  “Ok, but I’ll keep him here until he fulfills his promise!” Kingsman says

  “What promise?” Dai looks at Kingsman as he says

  “He said we would become the greatest lords in history!” Kingsman *laughs* as he says

  “Currently I am the Lord of all Lords” Dai looks at Riku as he says

  “We’ll even surpass you!” Kingsman says

  “Glad to hear it, but that’s if he decides to stay” Dai slams his fist on Riku’s back shattering the ice as he puts Riku in a chokehold and says

  “Tell Sensei you’ll stay!” Riku is *shocked* and he tries to pull Dai's arm from around his neck but he can't as he *struggles to breath* and says

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  “Let…Me…Go!” Dai says

  “Say it!” Riku's wind surges around him as Dai tightly holds his arms in place and Riku's wind surges harder as everyone else back against the wall except Kingsman and Akita flies back as Kingsman grabs her hand and pulls her close to him and Riku's wind surges even harder as everything in the kitchen starts flying around in a circle but Dai is still holding onto Riku’s neck as he screams

  “SAY IT!” Riku drops to one knee as his wind surges out and chairs fly towards Itsuki as he's barely able to pull himself off the wall and the chair hits the wall as knifes starts flying towards Kenji but Kingsman puts Akita on his back as he grabs the table and rushes in front of Kenji as all the knives stab into the bottom of the table and Kingsman walks over and puts the table back in its place as Riku is *heavily out of breathe* and says

  “Stop...Fine!” Kingsman rushes up to Dai as he pulls his arm off of Riku’s neck and says

  “Enough!” Riku drops to the floor as his wind stops and everyone falls off of the wall and Dai says

  “He said it, he said he would stay!” Kingsman says

  “Dai” Dai is *angry* as he says

  “NO! He said he would stay, you said if he said it then we could keep our promise! You have to make him stay!” Kingsman *sighs* as he says

  “You can’t force him to make a decision” Riku *coughs while holding his neck* as he says

  “Dai’s right…I promised him we’d be the greatest and I can’t just run away from it!” Dai pulls Riku to his feet as he hugs him but he quickly pushes Riku away as he says

  “I knew you wouldn’t leave, your a man of your word!” Riku says

  “I’ll keep my promise” Kingsman says

  “Good, now let’s try this one more time. Everyone upstairs now” Everyone walks upstairs as Kingsman and Akita start reorganizing the kitchen but Dai stops on the stairs as he says

  "Sensei, Akita!" Kingsman without turning around says

  "Dai?" Akita looks at Dai as she says

  "Yes?" Dai says

  "...Thank you both for protecting all of us, and I want you to know I'll repay you for your kindness. And Akita I'm sorry for disrespecting you, I should listen when you speak to me" Akita says

  "Thank you Dai, but I understand you want to prove yourself so you can't always listen to me. But I just wish you weren't so angry all the time" Kingsman turns to Dai as he says

  "I didn't bring all of you together to get paid for it, I did it because I wanted to. You want to repay me...Live a life you love. Cherish it, find peace and happiness! You do that, and I'll forever be indebted to you!" Dai is *shocked* and he says

  "I will, but I..." Kingsman looks at him as he says

  "But what?" Dai *starts to tear up* but he quickly wipes his eyes as he says

  "All right, enough of the emotions we're men! I'll master that technique you used to show you how much I respect you!" Akita says

  "Just because your men doesn't mean you can't be vulnerable, we love you Dai!" Dai says

  "No, Sensei doesn't cry and he's the kind of man I hope to become!" Kingsman says

  "I've got a lot of problems kid, and I've learned crying doesn't do anything for me but make the situation worse. But you're not me!" Dai says

  "I know, but I realized the same thing" Kingsman *chuckles* as he says

  "Hmm...You've got a point there!" Akita is *shocked* and says

  "Kingsman!?" Kingsman looks at Akita as he says

  "Honestly...The kid has actually been through a lot, I could believe he came to the conclusion on his own" Akita crosses her arms as she says

  "Ok, but there are some situations where it's appropriate to cry!" Kingsman says

  "Maybe there are, but I can't. You want to push everyone to show emotions when some people just aren't wired that way" Akita says

  "You aren't born emotionally unavailable, you're taught it!" Kingsman *laughs* as he says

  "You're right about that, it was taught to me and that's all I know. But back to what's important right now, how are you going to master a technique I never taught you?" Akita says

  "Emotional maturity is important Kingsman!" Kingsman says

  "That's why they learn it from you, all of them know and understand their emotions. If they choose to use them that is there business" Akita says

  "And you should encourage them to do so!" Kingsman *laughs* as he looks at Dai and says

  "Dai you can go cry about anything you feel is bothering you, and you don't need to solve any of your problems using rational thought. Just use your emotions and hope for the best!" Akita is *frustrated* as she says

  "You know that's not what I mean!" Kingsman says

  "Than I truly don't know what you want from me, but that's not the topic right now. Dai, do you wish to say anything?" Dai looks between Akita and Kingsman as he says

  "Umm...You're not going to have to teach me it, I don't need to be taught first hand that much anymore. I've taught myself how to observe attacks and break them down, so I'll be able to copy what you do!" Kingsman says

  "When did you learn this about yourself?" Dai says

  "After I watched you fighting, I realized I could copy your fighting style and start to break it down then beat you!" Kingsman *laughs* as he says

  "You can try, but I know hundreds of different fighting styles and can use them accordingly. I'd switch between them if anyone started to counter me too much, but especially you! Anyone else I might let them counter me, but I'll make sure out of everyone your the last to beat me! If you're ever able to" Dai is *shocked* as he says

  "What!? I'll be the first person to beat you, I guarantee it! I'll beat you before anyone else can!" Kingsman *laughs* as he says

  "Are you sure? Itsuki's been becoming really strong, and I think you might want to take it up with him. Plus he promised he'd defeat me first!" Dai says

  "I'll beat him right now and then we'll see who's closer to beating you, ITSUKI!" Dai rushes upstairs as Kingsman *laughs* and continues cleaning up the kitchen until Akita *sighs* as she says

  "Kingsman...I really do want you to tell them their emotions are important, please tell them it's ok to be human!" Kingsman is *distracted* as he says

  "Yeah...Alright!" Akita looks at Kingsman as she is *concerned* and says

  "Are you ok?" Kingsman turns around as he walks out of the front door and sits on the stairs of the porch as Akita walks out and sits down next to him as she says

  "I know you think you hide your emotions and the way you feel well, but I know you. What's on your mind?" Kingsman says

  "Nothing...I just needed some air!" Akita says

  "Then why didn't you go to the roof like normal, you get more wind and you like looking at the trees when you think" Kingsman *chuckles* as he says

  "I might have to kill you...You're starting to understand me too well!" Akita *chuckles* as she says

  "So since I'm right, what's really going on with you?" Kingsman *sighs* as he says

  “Riku...Feels different!” Akita is *confused* as she says

  “What do you mean?” Kingsman says

  “Before he went outside his energy was normal...But now I feel a slight difference inside of him. I’m going to keep an eye on him, but I also want you to watch him and see if you notice anything!” Akita puts her hand on Kingsman's as she says

  “Relax, you may be overthinking with everything that happened! Was the man that came to the door really Riku's father?” Kingsman says

  “Yes...That was really Riku’s Father! But when all the leaders came together he didn’t even recognize Riku and when I told him who he was...He attempted to attack Riku!” Akita *gasp* as she says

  “Really!?” Kingsman gets *angry* as he says

  “And then he shows up and has the audacity to tell him he loves him, after what he did to him he thinks he's allowed to do that!” Akita says

  “Kingsman...Is it truly right to keep him away if he's trying to change? He is Riku’s Father-” Kingsman *clenches his fist in anger* as he says

  “Creating him does not make him a father! A father puts his child's life ahead of his own, a father takes responsibility for their child's safety! What he is isn’t a father, he’s a coward! I shouldn't have allowed him to even touch Riku!” Akita grabs Kingsman’s hand as she says

  “Kingsman, I know you're angry and you’re right. But...Maybe you should allow them to rebuild their relationship, it doesn’t have to happen overnight! But he should at least have some contact with his relatives, what about the rest of his possible family out there?” Kingsman looks at her as he says

  “You want me to allow people around him that treated him like how Ren treated him!” Akita says

  “That’s not what I’m saying, I just want him to have a relationship with his blood relatives! It could even lead to him meeting newer family members as he gets older, reconnecting him with his family! Don’t condemn all of them because of the sins of his father” Kingsman opens his mouth but suddenly his eyes flash red as his darkness covers his face and he *grabs his head in pain* as he thinks

  “Damn it...It feels like I’m losing control of myself more and more! I have to get myself under control...Focus!” Akita is *shocked* as she says

  “Are you ok!?” Kingsman darkness disappears from around his face as he grabs Akita's face and slowly looks into her eyes as he says

  “...Maybe you’re right, I shouldn't cut him off from the ones who haven’t done him wrong”

  At the same time Kei is walking in the streets of his village as he stops and puts his hand up as Ren appears in front of him and kneels as Kei looks down at him and says

  “Is it done?” Ren says

  “Yes…The necklace is around his neck!” Kei *smiles* as he says

  “Good, now we have our ultimate countermeasure!" Ren is *concerned* as he says

  “W-What is that necklace going to do to my son!?” Kei says

  “Your son will kill our greatest enemy, because no matter how mad Kingsman gets he would never kill his own student!” Ren is *shocked* says

  “You're using my son to fight Kingsman!?” Kei says

  “If him and your son fought Kingsman would kill him without any issue, but Kaito believed Kingsman would rather die than lose anyone he cares for. The Kingsman I know will kill that boy after we have him weaken Kingsman, let's see who truly knows him better!" Ren quickly stands up as he opens his mouth and Kei says

  "Do you have something you wish to say? Because if you have any problem with my plan, I'm open to a discussion!" Ren turns around as he puts a hand over his face and starts *crying* as he walks away and thinks

  “I’ve truly failed as a father...I’ve lost everyone and sent my last son to his death! Please forgive me Mai! I failed our baby boy...And I can't go on!” Ren walks into a house as Minato and Masaru walk through the front gate and up to a house as they knock on the door and Minato knocks on the door as he says

  “Goto, get up we have a mission!” Masaru looks at Minato as he says

  "What the hell has been going on with him lately?" Minato says

  "I don't know, but lord Kei still needs him so we can't do anything! Let's go get ready for the mission" Minato and Masaru turn and walk away as Goto is inside of his room *thrashing around on the floor in pain* and he hears hundreds of whispering voice surround him as he sees shadowy figures moving all around the room and the darkness on his left arm spreads to his chest as he *screams in pain* and the whispers get louder as he slowly stands up and looks into a mirror but he is *stunned* as he sees a shadow form right behind him and he notices the Shadow's dark amethyst eyes as the shadow leans closer to Goto and in a deep and demonic voice whispers

  “You belong to me now!” Goto quickly turns around as everything is gone and silent and he starts hyperventilating as he lifts up his shirt and sees the darkness covering half of his chest

  At the same time Kingsman is drinking sake at the kitchen table as Akita walks downstairs and sees Kingsman as she says

  “Kingsman, are you coming to bed?” Kingsman finishes his bottle of sake as he puts it on the table and says

  “I’m going to train!'' Kingsman stands up as he snaps and the door to the basement unseals and walks over to the door as he opens it but Akita grabs his arm as she is *worried* and says

  “Are you ok!?” Kingsman says

  “I’m–” Akita says

  “Please...Tell me the truth, you’ve been acting differently lately!” Kingsman *sighs* as he says

  “...I’ve been in my head a lot more, and I’ve been over thinking a lot of things lately. I’ve never felt like this before, and the best way I can relieve myself is training. It’ll calm my body and mind down” Akita *sighs* as she says

  “Can you at least come to bed sometime to night?” Kingsman says

  “I’ll be there!” Akita *smiles* as Kingsman walks into the door and closes it behind him as he turns around and walks down a dark set of stairs until he stops at the bottom of the stairs with nothing but three walls as Kingsman turns to the left wall and walks through it and sees a beautiful endless oasis and Kingsman starts walking as he closes his eyes and starts snapping as he walks until he stops and opens his eyes as he sees nothing but an endless void of darkness as suddenly rifts tear open in the sky and three Creatures drop onto the ground as Kingsman closes his eyes and slowly breathes out as his darkness engulfs his body and he slowly opens his eyes as they are red and he puts his hands out as his darkness starts wildly surging all around him and he starts *manically laughing* as he rushes The Creatures with such speed none of them can react and he punches them all through the chest once as they drop to floor and Kingsman darkness starts surging even wilder as his *laughing turns deranged* until he abruptly stop as he turns around and suddenly thousands of Creatures pour out of the rift as they all rush towards him but Kingsman appears above them as he slams down in the middle of all of them knocking them all away and Kingsman rushes around as he starts killing all of them and dodging there punches until he jumps into the air as black rods impale all of the remaining Creatures and they all fall to the floor as Kingsman lands on the ground and looks up as he sees Two Giant Creatures drop out of the rift and they slam into the ground as Kingsman notices one of The Creatures are half red but suddenly The Other Giant Creature rushes Kingsman as it tries to punch him and Kingsman dodges it's punch as they clash fist with such force it shakes the entire void of darkness and they start relentlessly clashing fist until The Red Creature rushes up and punches Kingsman in the side sending him flying back and he slams into the ground as he instantly jumps back to his feet and rushes The Giant Creature as he punches it in the stomach and it slightly slides back as its unfazed and The Red Creature steps next to it as they stare at Kingsman and rush him as they start hitting him all over his body but Kingsman doesn't move or block any of there strikes until he looks up at them as he *smiles* and slowly lifts his hand up as he punches The Red Creature with so much force it's completely disintegrated and The Giant Creature is sent flying back as it slams extremely hard into the ground and Kingsman looks at The Giant Creature as he slowly walks toards him and in a unfamiliar deeper voice says

  “Still…Even like this I can’t be stopped! You disgust me!” Kingsman punches The Giant Creature in the stomach smashing it deeper into the ground as The Giant Creature *cries out in pain* and Kingsman puts his foot on its neck as he looks down at it in *disgust* and The Giant Creature tries to move Kingsman foot but it won’t budge as Kingsman stomps on its chest with his other foot and The Giant Creature *roars in pain* as Kingsman lifts his hand in the air and the entire void starts to violently shaking until Kingsman sword flies into his hand as he drops his knee on The Giant Creature's neck and grabs The Giant Creature’s face as he presses his sword to The Giant Creature’s head and The Giant Creature starts *shaking with fear* as it locks eyes with The Giant Creature and Kingsman stabs it through the head as he slowly stands up and he looks at his sword as he *smiles* but suddenly Kingsman drops to his knees as he drops his sword and *holds his head in pain as he screams* and starts violently reabsorbing his darkness until he falls onto his back and slowly opens his eyes as they are back to there shiny amber color and he is *out of breath* as he thinks

  “I’m good now…And back in full control!” Kingsman slowly as he closes his eyes and snaps as he opens them and sees the beautiful endless oasis as he walks over to the wall and through it as he walks up the stairs and opens the door as he sees everyone sitting at the kitchen table eating and Riku says

  “I told you Sensei was training in the basement” Kingsman notices Akita is *angry* and doesn't look at him as Dai looks at Kingsman and says

  “What kind of real training were you doing if you aren't even sweating!?” Kingsman says

  “Just because I can keep myself cool, doesn’t mean I wasn’t training hard” Riku says

  “Obviously, you’ve been gone for almost a month!” Kingsman is *shocked* as he says

  “What!? Damn it, I forgot time isn’t a thing inside my dimension!” Kingsman closes the door as it reseals behind him and he takes a step forward but he kicks a pillow as he notices the pillow and cover by the door and he *sighs* as he slowly walks over to Akita and says

  “Listen I’m sorry, time has no meaning in my dimension and sometimes I don’t realize how long I’ve been there! It’s an infinite void outside of space and time, you have to understand how I could lose track of time in there” Akita is *angry* as she looks at Kingsman and says

  “I don’t want to hear it! Do you know what it’s like not having you here for days when I can barely be without you for a few minutes!'' Kingsman turns around as he says

  “Give us some time!” Everyone stands up as they walk upstairs and Kingsman looks at Akita as he says

  “I truly am sorry, I didn’t know how long I had been gone. But let me make it up to you” Akita crosses her arms as she says

  “How are you going to do that!?” Kingsman *smiles* as he picks her up and walks over and picks up her pillow and blanket as he walks upstairs and into their bedroom as he tosses her on the bed and she *smiles* at Kingsman as suddenly a voice from behind her says

  “Like this!'' Akita is *scared* as she jumps off of the bed and turns around and she is *stunned* as she sees another Kingsman sitting on the bed and she looks between the two Kingsman's as she says

  “What!? How are you!?” Kingsman says

  “Since I’ve been gone for a couple of days and I know you’ve missed me, I’ve decided to repay you for all the Kingsman you were deprived of!'' Suddenly another Kingsman appears out of her shadow as he stands up and grabs her by the head as he turns her around and says

  “Each Kingsman too compensates for how much you missed me!" Akita takes a step back as she sees four Kingsman's standing in front of her and the Kingsman in the middle steps up as he *smiles* and says

  “This should get you back up to speed for all the Kingsman you've missed, this isn’t too much for you is it?'' Akita *blushes as she smiles* and says

  “No! I love all of you...No matter how many!” Kingsman says

  “Good!”

  The next morning Akita tries to get up but there’s a Kingsman laying on her legs and there’s even two Kingsman next to her laying on both her arms as there's one above her head trapping her in between all of them and Akita says

  “Kingsman, can you move?” The Kingsman on her left arm moves as she says

  “No, the other Kingsman!” The Kingsman above her head moves and Akita says

  “The other one please!” The other Kingsman on her right arm moves and she *sighs* as she says

  “The last Kingsman please!” The Kingsman on her legs roll off of them but as she tries to move every Kingsman rolls back onto her and she *deeply sighs* as she says

  “Oww!” Every Kingsman sits up as they say

  “What’s wrong!?” She slides off of the bed and walks to the door and opens it but as she opens the door Kingsman grabs her head and says

  “Morning!” Akita is *frustrated* as she says

  “Get off of me!” Kingsman is *shocked* as he lets go of her and says

  “What’s wrong?” Akita *sighs* as she says

  “Just because I missed you doesn’t mean I want to be smothered by you when you come back!” Kingsman is *confused* as he says

  “So what do you want?” Akita says

  “You! I just want you!” The other three Kingsman’s walk up behind her as one of them says

  “What about us!?” Akita turns around as she says

  “I just want one of you…The real you!” All of them line up in the hallway and mix themselves up until they stop in a line as The First Kingsman says

  “Then choose the “real me” for yourself!” Akita says

  “How am I supposed to tell any of you apart!?” The Second Kingsman says

  “Choose your real Kingsman!'' Akita walks up to The First Kingsman as she looks him up and down and touches him as she does the same to the other three but she is *confused* as she says

  “I don’t know how to...Wait, I know!” Akita walks back over to a The First Kingsman as she tries to punch him in the face but the punch phases through him and she walks over to The Second as she tries to punch him but he ducks it as she walks over to The Third Kingsman and tries to punch him but her punch phases through him as she walks over to The Fourth Kingsman and she tries to punch him in the face and is *shocked* as she punches Kingsman in the face and she says

  "I'm sorry, I didn't think you would let me hit you!" The Third Kingsman says

  “Which Kingsman would you like to eliminate?” Akita is *confused* as she says

  “Huh? Oh, uhh…The fourth one” The Fourth Kingsman is *shocked as he panics* and reaches for Akita as he says

  “Akita no!” Suddenly The Fourth Kingsman turns into a puddle of darkness as it fades into the ground and Akita is *shocked* as she says

  “I don’t know…I give up!” The Fourth Kingsman says

  “If you forfeit this game then you will be living with the rest of us forever!” Akita *sighs* as she says

  “...Fine” Akita walks back up to The Third Kingsman and puts her hand up as she notices the black dot on her hand and she waves her hand over his face as the circle gets bigger and she waves it across his face again as the circle gets bigger and she moves over to The Third Kingsman as she waves her hand over his face and the black circle reacts and she moves to The Second Kingsman as she waves her hand in front of his face and the circle still reacts and she moves over to The First Kingsman and waves her hand in his face but the circle doesn’t react as she *smiles* and says

  “Number one...You seem faulty, a little bit weaker than the other and maybe even a little softer. But number five you seem like the strongest, so my choice is…Number one!” All the others disappear as Kingsman kisses Akita but suddenly Kingsman disappears as Akita is *confused* and says

  “What!?” Suddenly from behind her she hears

  “BOO!” She jumps in *fear* as Kingsman *laughs* and walks in front of her as he says

  “How could you tell which one was the real me!?” Akita *smiles* as she says

  “I know my husband!” Akita turns around and walks downstairs as Kingsman is *confused* and thinks

  “All of my clones are perfect copies, how the hell could she tell the difference!?” Kingsman walks downstairs as he sees Akita sitting at the kitchen table and he says

  “Wait really, how could you tell the difference?” Akita looks at him as she *smiles* and says

  “I know you!” Kingsman says

  “What did you notice? My hair, my eyes, my darkness?” Akita says

  “I can feel your soul” Kingsman says

  “So I need to conceal my soul more, or–”Kingsman is *shocked* as he quickly turns around and looks at the backdoor as Akita looks at Kingsman and is *worried* as she says

  “Are you ok? Is someone outside?” Kingsman *panics* as he quickly turns back around and says

  “Akita run!” Kingsman reaches for Akita as suddenly the back door flies open