Chapter - 3 : ATTACKED!

Chapter - 3:

Attacked!

Suddenly a Strange noise was heard by Shike and Kaito. Shike immediately took Kaito and ran as fast as he could.. Kaito asked what was happening.

Shike replied "It's the High Ranking Soldiers of this region, they must have found us."

"Wait, why are they coming after me?" Kaito asked nervously.

"Kaito, you are the son of the elementers. Your seijutsu can be detected by Chikara(C) or any higher rank..they must be finding you to create more subjects of experiments." Shike replied.

"Damn, I didn't even get to see my element!" Kaito said.

"Kaito I saw your element, it was Matter." Shike replied.

"M-m-matter??" Kaito asked to confirm again.

"Yes, Matter. I'll teach you more about it but first we must hide."

Before anything could happen again, the High Ranking Soldiers quickly surrounded Shike and Kaito, their intentions clear.

Shike immediately got stunned by the face he saw. The face was someone familiar to Shike.

"So it's you Yanei." Shike said.

"What a perfect moment to eliminate you, Shike. Always a pain in the ass and a freaking coward. Hiding since that day huh?

"Well it doesn't matter after all the kingdom doesn't tolerate traitors.. 3rd minister..Hand over that child now." Yanei said in an authoritative tone.

"Th-third minister??" Kaito was too stunned to speak.

"Yes Kaito I was the 3rd minister of this sovereignty..I didn't tell you this before but..I'll explain everything after we get out." Shike replied to Kaito.

"Like you ever will Shike. I shall eliminate you right now." Yanei said in a challenging tone.

The tension was palpable as Yanei and his soldiers encircled Kaito and Shike. The forest, once serene, now felt like the battleground of an inevitable clash. Shike stepped forward, placing himself between Kaito and the advancing enemies.

"Yanei," Shike said calmly, his voice filled with both authority and warning, "you've made a mistake coming here."

Yanei smirked, drawing his blade, which shimmered with the power of matter. "Oh, Shike, always the protector. Let's see if you can protect yourself and the boy from me."

Without another word, Yanei lunged, his blade aimed directly at Shike's heart. In a blur of motion, Shike sidestepped, his movements precise and fluid. He raised his hand, summoning a torrent of energy.

"Seijutsu: Energy Spiral!"

A spiraling energy inferno erupted from his palm, engulfing the space between them. Yanei jumped back, narrowly avoiding the particles, his eyes narrowing.

"Still as sharp as ever, I see."

Shike didn't respond. Instead, he thrust his hand forward, summoning another attack. "Seiatsu: Energy Pulse!"

The shockwave blasted outward, knocking several soldiers off their feet. Yanei remained standing, his expression unfazed.

"You'll have to do better than that," Yanei sneered, raising his hand. "Matter Bind!"

Dark Matter tendrils shot out from the ground, aiming to ensnare Shike. But Shike was faster, his hands weaving through the air with practiced ease.

"Seimon: Gate of the Energies!"

A gate of roaring energy particles appeared before him, destroying the tendrils to ash before they could reach him. Shike's aura flared, the sheer power of the Seimon enhancing his abilities.

Yanei's smirk faltered for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure. "So, you've still got some fight in you. Let's see how long that lasts."

He charged again, this time with enhanced speed, his matter blade slashing through the air. Shike met the attack head-on, summoning a sword of pure energy.

Their blades clashed, sparks flying as energy crackled around them. Yanei pushed harder, but Shike held his ground, his strength unwavering.

"Kaito!" Shike called out, never taking his eyes off Yanei. "Stay back and watch closely. This is how you fight."

Kaito nodded, his heart pounding as he watched his mentor in action.

Shike parried another strike and countered with a swift slash of his own. "Seijutsu: Energy Fang!"

A bolt of Highly concentrated energy erupted from his sword, striking Yanei and sending him stumbling back. Yanei growled, smoke rising from his armor.

"You're strong, Shike," Yanei admitted, his tone grudging. "But strength alone won't be enough."

With a roar, Yanei unleashed a wave of dark Matter energy again which they call plasma, the force of it tearing through the ground. Shike crossed his arms in front of him.

"Seiatsu Barrier!"

The protective dome formed around him, absorbing the brunt of the attack. The ground trembled under the pressure, but Shike's barrier held firm.

As the dust settled, Shike lowered his barrier and took a deep breath. "You can't win this, Yanei. Stand down."

Yanei's eyes flashed with anger. "Never!"

Yanei lunged once more, but this time Shike was ready. With a swift motion, he raised his hand and shouted, "Seimon: Gate of the 13th"

A swirling vortex of small energy leafs appeared as sharp as knives and the entire region was concentrated with huge seijutsu…erupted from the ground, enveloping Yanei and his soldiers. The storm raged with ferocity, tearing through their ranks.

When the storm subsided, Yanei stood battered and bruised, his soldiers either unconscious or retreating. He glared at Shike, his body trembling with rage.

"This isn't over," Yanei spat, his voice filled with venom. "You'll regret this."

Shike didn't respond. He simply watched as Yanei and the remnants of his forces disappeared into the shadows.

As the silence returned, Shike turned to Kaito, his expression softening. "Are you alright?"

Kaito nodded, awe and admiration shining in his eyes. "Sensei, that was incredible. I had no idea you were so powerful."

"I shall tell you something..I'm a D—--------"

to be continued….