
+ + A k i k o ! + +
+ + T h e P l a y f u l S l a y e r + +
Akiko was busy making his way back to Anvile, before a monstrous roar was heard. What was going on? With a slight limp from the gash on his leg, he walked to the town, holding Rynn in one arm with his other arm free. He had one first aid kit and his weapons, hopefully that was enough for whatever was going on. It suddenly hit him as he entered the town that it wasn't. It was a madhouse, demons running around everywhere, buildings set on fire. What had gone on while he was away? Akiko ran through the crowds of screaming people, the ones who hadn't escaped during their chance. A series of gashes appeared on his free hand, the demons going too crazy to watch what they were hitting, just reveling in their coming victory. Akiko had to fight, to defend. It was his job...but there was no way he was leaving Rynn behind. He had to get her somewhere safe. Akiko pulled out his katana, stabbing on directly in the head. This was going to be difficult.
What happened next was just a series of blurry images, most of them followed up by an immense amount of pain. A bullet barely missed his forehead, making a slice across and blurring his vision further with blood. An explosion, sending shrapnel and fire everywhere, on of them hitting his head and singing his face. Two bullets to the chest, claw marks down his arm and across his face. Three demons fell to his blade, despite the condition he was in. A rushing cloud of smoke, making his breathing shallow and light. All the while, Akiko ran through the town, trying his hardest to prevent any damage to his companion. After what seemed like an eternity, Akiko came from the other end of the village, into the next set of woodlands, and into a deep part of the wooded area. His vision was pretty much gone, but he slowly and agonizingly placed Rynn down. Pulling the first aid kit out, he used the last ounce of both his strength and supplies to patch up whatever wounds she had gotten. Although they were far less serious than his, he felt as if she would need them more. She was more important. Akiko struggled to keep himself up, his wounds creating a pool of blood around him. He was in severe pain, his clothes torn, his once-perfect appearance ruined completely from his damages. If he hadn't been carrying Rynn, perhaps he would have been able to help. But he didn't resent her, it was his decision to keep her safe. Running out of energy, Akiko slammed into the ground next to her, and slowly slid into unconsciousness. Maybe Rynn would be able to get up before him...and then maybe she would see how much he cared.