A Better Life

[Hayate_Amatsukami]

This wasn’t good. If things went on much more like this then Hayate and Yamato wouldn’t make it out alive. The young lord could feel his head start to bleed profusely from the Shogun’s punch. Though the magic of the Corpse King was strong they still shared all damage between each other and the might of Hiruzen still greatly hurt the avatar. They wouldn’t be able to stand up to him much longer but the good thing about it was that he was the only person of consequence. Everyone one else could have not even shown up and they would still be in the same situation.

By now the fire that started in the gardens had spread to cover the entire manor. Each floor of the once massive house was engulfed in the fiery rage of the Shogun. Even the basement has begun to catch in the flames sealing off the only entrance to the tunnels below. Hayate knew that he had done good and now it was time to flee like the others.

Is it time yet? Yamato asked as he brought the Corpse King back to its feet. Parts of the armor covering the avatar’s jaw had begun to chip and fall off along with the armor around his chest. Hiruzen’s attacks were meant to kill Hayate and they wouldn’t be able to tank much more damage before that would become the case.

Yeah, let’s go. Hayate answered telepathically. If Hiruzen was going to make his move now would have to be the time. The Corpse King stated to once again run towards the still remaining members of the Shogun’s forces with great velocity. As it did those who couldn’t remain on their feet fell as the avatar continued past them heading straight towards Hiruzen.

“It’s about time I put this cowardly dog to sleep.” Hiruzen yelled as he leapt though the air appearing in an instant in front of the Corpse King. They never had a chance to reach. Like a violent hurricane Hiruzen bombarded the two with a volley of attack before griping them by the shoulder and tearing the spectral arm of the Corpse King off. Hayate screamed with pain as the muscle fibers in his arm was torn apart by his connection with the Corpse King. The pain was unlike anything he had ever felt before and the young lord completely passed out leaving the fight in the hands of his spirit partner.

Master! Yamato tried to wake Hayate up but it was no use. The young lord laid helpless within the Corpse King’s chest cavity. Wake up Hayate!