Mission twenty seven: the second artifact!

Previously in Kiss of the vampire

Just then, the doctor returned, a serious expression on his face. "I've arranged for you to access the command center. You'll be able to monitor the situation and coordinate with the search teams. But remember, you need to take it easy."

Deyviel nodded, grateful for the opportunity. "Thank you, Doctor. I promise I'll be careful."

As they made their way to the command center, Deyviel felt a sense of urgency wash over him. Time was of the essence, and he couldn't shake the feeling that Ghelle and the others were in grave danger. They needed to find them before it was too late.

Once inside the command center, Deyviel was struck by the flurry of activity. Monitors displayed maps, reports, and live feeds from various locations. He could see the tension in the air as the team worked tirelessly to gather information. When all of a sudden Ethan ,Mizuno and doctor chen entered the command room and said.

"Deyviel lift your but we're heading out for a walk" Ethan said.

Kiss of the vampire

"The girl with the Sharp sword "

Mission twenty seven: the second artifact!

As Razuel laugh riberverated, John and Brixton and their team are surrounded by a dozen of wendigos and ghouls (authors note: ghouls are the Berserkers, not wendigos; they're not the same; wendigos are mindless, unlike ghouls that you can still talk to. But they were always hungry, so they will pounce on every human they come across whenever they can, unlike wendigos, they attack if you attack or enter their territory or get an order from their maker. Or hungry.) "Is those mother fucker is a ghouls?" Cooper asks.

"Yeah, it looks like it. Do you bring one? Brixton replies.

"Yeah, thank God I always bring one." As he said that, he brought out something from his back pocket, a granade of some sort (it's a UV granade; it can radiate blue light similar to sun. It's specifically made for ghouls that can only get killed by three things: regeneration exhaustion and sun or UV exposure or decapitation but this is not advisable because stronger ghouls can regrow their heads so fast that will caught you off guard and when you do it's already too late because you were near to them and you are a free meal.). "Man, I hate using this; this is way too hot. Are you ready?" Cooper asked.

"Yeah. I'm always prepared for this, because last time come across these mother fuckers they almost got me off.so now I came prepare . Cooper said

I prepared being burned rather than getting pounced by these ugly mother fuckers,"brixton replied as he readying himself. And Razuel narrowed his eyes and spoke.

"What are you bubbling about? Are you saying you're last good-bye?" he mockingly said.

"Yeah. But not for us, but for you," cooper shouted as he toss the u.v. granade at them. And Brixton shouted, "Men take cover, as he said that he ducks behind a big rock, and all of the monsters jump towards them as the granade hits the floor. A bright blue light covers the whole area.

The cave erupted in a blinding flash of blue light, illuminating the dark crevices and casting eerie shadows on the walls. The wendigos and ghouls screeched in agony, their bodies writhing as the UV rays seared their flesh. The air crackled with energy, and the smell of burnt hair and flesh filled the cavern.

Cooper, crouched behind the rock, felt the heat radiating from the explosion. "Keep your heads down!" he yelled, peering over the edge to assess the chaos. The ghouls once menacing and hungry, were now flailing in the light, their gritty forms twisting in pain. The wendigos, mindless and driven by instinct, were caught in the crossfire, their howls mingling with the ghouls' cries.

Brixton, still behind the rock, grinned at Cooper. "Looks like you caught them off! Now, let's finish this!" He pulled out his weapon (a small contraption turned into a big hummer). "Aim for the ghouls first; they're the real threat!" He ordered.

As the blue light began to fade, the remaining ghouls, their skin blistered and charred, staggered back, their hunger momentarily forgotten in the face of pain. John, armed with his favorite gun, took aim at the nearest ghoul, his heart racing. "I've got one! Now meet you're maker ugly!" he shouted, shooting the gun. That pierce through in the ghoul's throat. It let out a gurgling scream before collapsing to the ground.

The cave echoed with the sound of the ghoul's death throes, a chilling reminder of the danger they faced. Brixton, emboldened by John's success, stepped out from behind the rock, his massive hammer glinting in the fading blue light. "Let's clean the house!" he shouted, charging toward the nearest ghoul, which was still reeling from the UV blast.

Cooper followed closely, his eyes scanning for any remaining threats. The wendigos, disoriented and confused, were beginning to regroup, their primal instincts kicking in as they sensed the danger. "Watch your backs!" he warned, raising his weapon and firing at a wendigo that was lunging toward them. The bullet struck true, but the creature barely flinched, its hunger overriding the pain.

"Focus on the ghouls!" Brixton yelled, swinging his hammer with all his might. It connected with the ghoul's skull, splattering dark ichor across the cave walls. The remaining ghouls, now desperate and enraged, turned their attention to the trio, their eyes glinting with a feral hunger.

John reloaded his weapon, adrenaline coursing through his veins. "We need to split them up! If we can isolate the ghouls, we can take them down one by one!" He glanced at Cooper, who was already formulating a plan.

"Right! Brixton, you take the left flank. John and I will draw their attention. Once they're distracted, you can pick them off!" Cooper shouted, his voice steady despite the chaos around them.

Brixton nodded, determination etched on his face. "Let's do this!" He charged toward the left, his hammer raised high, ready to smash anything that came his way.

Cooper and John moved in tandem, firing at the ghouls as they advanced. The creatures snarled, their hunger driving them forward, but the pain from the UV blast still lingered, slowing their movements. "Keep firing!" John shouted, his heart pounding as he took aim at another ghoul, this one with a gaping maw and jagged teeth.

The cave was a cacophony of screams and gunfire, the air thick with the smell of burnt flesh and the metallic tang of blood. Cooper dove behind a rock as a ghoul lunged at him, narrowly missing. He fired back, hitting it in the shoulder, causing it to stumble. "Brixton! Now!" he yelled.

Brixton seized the opportunity, charging in with a battle cry. He swung his hammer down with all his strength, crushing the ghoul beneath it. The creature let out a final, gurgling scream before going still.

"One down!" Brixton shouted, exhilaration coursing through him. But there were still more ghouls, and the wendigos were starting to regain their composure.

"Keep moving!" John urged, firing at another ghoul that was trying to flank them. "We can't let them surround us!"

As they fought, the blue light from the UV grenade began to fade completely, leaving the cave in darkness once more. The ghosts, now more desperate than ever, lunged at the trio with renewed fervor. Cooper felt a surge of fear but pushed it aside. They had to win this fight. As the last ghoul's body hit the ground and turned into ashes, they'd face Razuel, who was also caught in the bast point blank, so he is more Burnet than the ghouls, and because it's a UV granade fused with Ki energy, he can't regenerate his injuries.

"Hey, look who it is. It's RazBurn," Captain Cooper mockingly pointed at Razuel.

"Yeah. Smell like burnt racoon," captain Brixton added.

"Yeah. Not appetizing " cooper joke

"I think I'm gonna puke" ken added.

Razuel, his once menacing form now charred and smoldering, glared at the trio with a mix of fury and disbelief. The remnants of his power flickered around him like dying embers, and the pain from the UV blast was evident in his strained movements. "You think this is over?" he spat, his voice a low growl. "You've only delayed the inevitable."

Cooper stepped forward, his weapon still trained on Razuel. "You're in no position to make threats, buddy. You're looking a little crispy there." As he said that, all of a sudden Razuel's body began to change, transforming into a giant ugly bat, but his whole body is still burned.

"Whoa… still want to fight? We'll be my guests," captain Cooper said, aiming his weapon at Razuel.

"He's like an ex-girlfriend who doesn't know when to quit," captain Brixton added. And ready his big hummer, cover me, Cooper! He shouted and dashed forward.

As Brixton charged at Razuel, the grotesque bat-like creature let out a piercing screech that echoed through the cave, sending a shiver down Cooper's spine. The sound was a mix of rage and desperation, a warning that the fight was far from over.

"Stay sharp!" Cooper shouted, his eyes darting between Brixton and the monstrous form of Razuel. He could see the remnants of the UV blast still sizzling on Razuel's charred wings, but the creature's fury seemed to fuel its transformation.

Brixton swung his hammer with all his might, aiming for Razuel's head. The creature dodged, its wings flapping violently, sending a gust of wind that nearly knocked Brixton off his feet. "Damn it!" Brixton cursed, regaining his balance. "This thing is tougher than it looks!"

Cooper took advantage of the distraction, firing a volley of shots at Razuel's exposed underbelly. The bullets struck true, but the creature barely flinched, its rage overpowering the pain. "We need to find a way to keep him grounded!" he yelled, reloading his weapon.

Ken, still on the lookout for any remaining threats, shouted, "What if, sir, we use the environment? There are plenty of rocks and debris around here!" He pointed to a pile of boulders nearby. "If we can lure him over there, we might be able to trap him.

"Good idea!" Ken agreed. "Brixton, keep him busy! John and I will set up a trap!"

Brixton nodded, determination etched on his face. He charged again, swinging his hammer in wide arcs, forcing Razuel to focus on him. "Come on, you ugly bat! Is that all you've got?" he taunted, dodging a swipe of Razuel's claw.

As Brixton engaged Razuel, Cooper quickly moved to the pile of boulders. "We need to create a barrier," Ken said, grabbing a loose rock and tossing it toward the pile. "If we can get him to crash into it, we might be able to pin him down!"

Cooper and Ken worked quickly, stacking rocks and debris to form a makeshift barrier. The sound of Brixton's hammer clashing against Razuel's claws echoed through the cave, a constant reminder of the danger they faced. "Hurry up!" Cooper urged, glancing back at the fierce battle. Brixton was holding his own, but the monstrous Razuel was relentless, his bat-like form darting around with surprising agility.

"Almost there!" Ken replied, tossing another rock into place. "Just a little more!"

Brixton, panting and sweating, shouted, "I could use a little help over here!" He swung his hammer again, narrowly missing Razuel as the creature swooped low, its claws raking the air just above Brixton's head.

Get ready!"Cooper called out, finally securing the last rock in place. "Brixton, lure him this way! "

With a fierce battle cry, Brixton charged at Razuel again, swinging his hammer wildly. "Hey, ugly! Over here!" he taunted, drawing the creature's attention. Razuel, enraged, lunged at Brixton, its massive wings flapping furiously.

"Now, Cooper!" Ken shouted, pointing at the pile of boulders. "Get him to crash into it!"

Cooper took a deep breath, steadying his aim. "Hey, Razuel! You want a taste of real pain?" he yelled, firing a few shots into the air to grab the creature's attention. The bullets ricocheted off the cave walls, creating a cacophony that echoed ominously.

Razuel, infuriated, turned its gaze toward Cooper, its eyes burning with rage. "You think you can escape your fate?" it screeched, charging toward him.

"Now, Brixton!" Cooper shouted, and Brixton pivoted, leading Razuel directly toward the pile of rocks. The creature, blinded by fury, barreled forward, its massive form crashing into the debris.

The impact sent rocks tumbling, and for a moment, it seemed as if they had succeeded. But Razuel, though momentarily stunned, quickly regained its composure, flapping its wings to dislodge the rubble. "You think this will hold me?" it roared, its voice echoing through the cave.

"Not if we can help it!" Ken yelled, grabbing a heavy rock and hurling it at Razuel. It struck the creature's wing, causing it to screech in pain. "Keep it distracted, Brixton!"

Brixton, fueled by adrenaline, charged again, swinging his hammer with all his might. "Come on, you overgrown bat! You're not getting away that easily!" He swung at Razuel's legs, trying to knock it off balance.

Cooper took advantage of the distraction, moving to the side to get a better angle. "We need to hit it hard while it's down!" he shouted, firing another round into Razuel's exposed side. The bullets found their mark, and the creature howled in agony, its wings flapping wildly as it struggled to regain its footing.

"Ken, grab that rock!" Cooper pointed to a large boulder that had rolled away from the pile. "If we can pin it down, we can finish this!"

Ken nodded, sprinting toward the boulder. "On it!" he shouted, using all his strength to push it toward the struggling Razuel.

Brixton continued to keep the creature occupied, dodging its swipes and landing blows with his hammer. "You're not getting away, you freak!" he yelled, his voice filled with determination.

As Ken reached the boulder, he heaved it with all his might, pushing it toward Razuel just as the creature regained its balance. "Now!" Cooper shouted, and Brixton swung his hammer one last time, striking Razuel's leg and causing it to stumble.

The boulder rolled into place, pinning one of Razuel's wings against the cave floor. The creature screeched in frustration, its eyes wide with fury. "You will pay for this!" it roared, struggling against the weight of the rock.

"Finish it!" Cooper yelled, raising his weapon. "Now's our chance!"

Brixton, breathing heavily, stepped forward, his hammer raised high. "This is for all the lives you've taken!" he shouted, bringing the hammer down with all his strength.

The impact was thunderous, and Razuel let out a final, agonized scream as the hammer connected with its skull. The creature's body went limp, the remnants of its power flickering out like a dying flame as its body slowly turned into ashes.

Cooper and Ken stood back, panting heavily as they watched the once-menacing creature collapse. "Is it over?" Ken asked, his voice shaky.

Brixton nodded, lowering his hammer. "For now, at least. But we need to get out of here before more of them show up."

Cooper nodded in agreement, glancing around the cave for any signs of movement. "Let's regroup and make sure we're all accounted for. We can't let our guard down just yet."

As they moved cautiously through the cave, the echoes of their battle began to fade, replaced by an eerie silence. The remnants of the fight lay scattered around them—charred ghouls, the remains of Razuel, and the debris from their makeshift trap.

"Did we lose anyone?" Brixton asked, his voice low as he scanned the area.

Cooper shook his head. "Everyone's here. We fought hard, and it paid off. But we need to stay vigilant. There could be more lurking in the shadows. Hey Ken, call the scouts outside, and the rest of the team were going to surround the area and secure it. And relay the news to HQ." He ordered Ken to just give a salute and run outside.

"So, what's going to happen now?" Brixton said, looking at the shrine with a floating arm. Coated with blue flame.

"For now we wait," Cooper replied.

Meanwhile At the H.Q

"So they secured one of the shrines, and it's an artifact? General McDougal asks.

"Yes, sir, and it turns out the said artifact is an arm," Hunter Jun said.

"Alright, call Captain Ethan; I want to talk to him." As he said that, Hunter Kim just gave and saluted and ran off. To find captain Ethan that at the time is at the cafeteria eating.

"Ahm.. sir! I'm here to relay some orders to you, sir! Hunter Jun stiffly said.

"Alright, speak up," Ethan replied while eating his pancakes.

"General McDougal wants you to go to his office regarding Saitama Prefecture's raid, sir!" Hunter Jun said.

"You mean right now? Ethan said.

"Yes sir!"

"Fine," as he said, stands and wipes his mouth and walks towards General McDougal's office.

He knocked on the door, and a gruff voice called out, "Enter!"

Ethan stepped inside, finding the general seated behind a large oak desk, papers strewn about, and a holographic display flickering with images of the shrine and its surroundings. "Captain Ethan," McDougal said, looking up. "I trust you're aware of the situation at the shrine."

"Yes, sir. I've been briefed on the details," Ethan replied, standing at attention. "What's our next move?"

McDougal leaned back in his chair, steepling his fingers. "The artifact your team secured is more than just a relic; it's a key to understanding the resurgence of these creatures. We need to analyze it thoroughly. I want you to lead a team to study the arm and determine its properties."

Ethan nodded, his mind racing with possibilities. "Understood, sir. Do we have any intel on its origin or how it relates to Razuel and the ghouls?"

"Is your team healed enough to fight? We don't expect anything, but it's better that the team you'll bring is already healed," he asks. And Ethan just shook his head.

"Most of my team aren't healed yet. But I can bring a few that can still fight," he replied.

"Alright, I want you to coordinate with Dr. Lila Chen; she's our top researcher on supernatural artifacts. And bring Mizuno with you. And if you can bring the kid (Deyviel), bring him; maybe he can help out." He ordered. And Ethan just gives a salute and heads out.

As Ethan exited General McDougal's office, he felt the weight of the orders settle on his shoulders. The implications of the artifact they had secured were immense, and he knew that the team would need to be at their best to face whatever challenges lay ahead. He made his way through the bustling halls of the headquarters, where soldiers and researchers moved with purpose, each one aware of the lurking dangers outside.

He found Dr. Lila Chen in the lab, surrounded by various artifacts and equipment. She was examining a glowing crystal when Ethan approached. "Dr. Chen," he called out, and she looked up, her eyes bright with curiosity.

"Ethan! What brings you here?" she asked, setting the crystal down.

"I just got out of a meeting with General McDougal. We need to analyze the arm we recovered from the shrine. He wants you to lead the study," Ethan explained.

Lila's expression shifted to one of excitement. "An arm? That sounds fascinating! Do we know anything about its properties yet?"

"Not much, but it's linked to Razuel and the ghouls. We need to figure out how it connects to their resurgence," Ethan replied. "We'll need to move quickly. Can you gather your team?"

"Absolutely! I'll get everyone ready," she said, already moving toward a nearby console to send out a call for her team.

Ethan then headed to the barracks to find Mizuno. He found Mizuno sharpening his blades, a focused look on his face. "Mizuno," Ethan called, and the young warrior looked up, his expression shifting to one of respect.

"Captain, what's the mission?" Mizuno asked, standing at attention.

"We're heading to the lab to assist Dr. Chen with the artifact we recovered. We need to ensure it's secure and gather any intel we can," Ethan explained.

Mizuno nodded, his determination evident. "I'm ready."

"We're heading out in two. Suit up and go to the hanger before that." He ordered and exited the room and proceeded to the control room and called out Deyviel's name.

"Hey kid! Up you're butt. We're out for a walk," he said while walking towards him And gesturing behind him.

"Tsk, What am I a dog?" he replied.

"The raid team from Saitama prefecture found a shrine with an artifact. General McDougal wants you to come with us. Because last time you were the one who found it and was able to touch it." He explained, and Deyviel's eye lit. up

"Really? An artifact? What kind?" Deyviel asked, his curiosity piqued as he stood up, brushing off his clothes.

Ethan smiled, appreciating the kid's enthusiasm. "It's an arm, and just like what you told us before, it's floating too with blue flames. We need your unique abilities to help us understand it better."

Deyviel's eyes widened. "You mean I might be able to touch it again? Like last time?"

"Exactly. But remember, we need to be careful. We don't know what kind of power it holds," Ethan cautioned, his tone serious.

Deyviel nodded, his excitement tempered by the gravity of the situation. "I understand, Captain. I'll be careful."

"Good. Now, let's move. We don't have much time," Ethan said, leading the way out of the barracks and toward the hangar. The atmosphere in the headquarters was tense, the weight of their recent battles hanging over everyone like a dark cloud. As they walked, Ethan couldn't shake the feeling that they were on the brink of something significant.

To be continued..