**Warning: This story contains violent descriptions. Reader discretion is advised**
Arriving at the aircraft site, Gyonu quickly slammed on the break, pulling over to the pavement on the side of the road. The clouds overhead continued to materialize in the sky, booming with crackling thunder. Turning off the engine, Gyonu grasped the handle of the car door, opening it as he stepped out. The air was thick with humidity and tension, and something unexplainable. Tokima slid the large back door of the carrier open, motioning for the others in the carrier to exit.
"It's time everyone. Head to the entrance gate over there and wait for me," Tokima said.
One by one, everyone stepped out onto the pavement. Tokima closed the carrier's doors and pressed a button to lock the vehicle. Tokima thought to herself to do this because if they were to come back.... no they will come back. She scolded herself for thinking such thoughts and decided to catch up to the others who waited patiently at the entrance to the aircraft site. As she approached them all, she looked at them determinedly and hopeful.
"Let's head to the aircraft," Tokima smiled, though it was faltering slightly.
Yuja nods, walking into the flat asphalt area with Ryota. Following right behind Yuja and Ryota is Akito and Ezra. Tokima gazed as they all slowly started to walk through the entrance, heading towards the Organization's aircraft that sat at the beginning of the runway.
"Tokima, are you alright?" Ruka asks sweetly, though from glancing at her facial expression, you can tell she is visibly nervous.
Tokima glances at Ruka, smiling softly, "Don't worry about me. I'm fine."
Ruka reluctantly accepts the answer, knowing there is no time to discuss feelings and emotions. Her and Zak walked towards the airplane, their shoulders tense but covered by the black silk capes that blow slightly in the muggy gusts of wind. Tokima watches as they both disappear into the aircraft. Heizu and Gyonu both looked at Tokima, nodding and acknowledging her before heading towards the aircraft to board it.
Tokima sighed, noticing how Nitaru has not showed up. She figured after he burst out running like that, that he would not return. With the hope and determination she had, she hoped that Nitaru would at least arrive to the city. She began her walk towards the lift of the airplane, looking around at the trees wavering in the wind that has begun picking up. A cold shiver runs down her spine with every step she takes, her heart racing with the building tensity and anticipation that has led up to this moment.
"Is everyone ready to go?" Tokima asked as she stepped into the cargo area, where everyone sat in the long bench against the wall.
"Y-yeah," Akito muttered nervously, knowing full well he shouldn't be stressing over a situation that they've been preparing for so long.
"We're ready and prepared, Tokima," Ryota assures the leader, "Sit and prepare your parachute."
Tokima nods, sitting at the front of the bench and grabbing a parachute backpack for herself.
The aircraft begins ascending into the sky, climbing to a high altitude before heading towards the chaotic atmosphere the city of Tokyo resides with. The metal walls of the aircraft vibrated as the clouds around it rumbled with crackling deep thunderclaps.
Ruka spoke to Zak as she waited, "Do you think we'll land safely?"
Zak touches her shoulder reassuringly, nodding his head and replying with, "Yes, we will."
The airplane turns and flies over the metropolitan area near Tokyo, signaling they would arrive soon. Suddenly, Tokima stands up.
"Listen everyone," she begins, buckling her parachute straps around her stomach and over her chest, then looking at all of them as she turns to face them, "We have come a long way. We've prepared for this, haven't we? Don't be afraid to face the exact same enemies we've been facing together for ages. We are what's left of the organization, and we have to counter whatever plan Akujin has, and fight with all our might."
She pauses and clears her throat, "I know we are missing one of our key figures in this fight as of right now, but remember what we have practiced together, okay?"
Tokima looks at all of them, her eyes gleaming with determination and confidence.
"I believe we can win this, we can win against whatever we face. But don't forget what purpose you have in this organization. You are all strong and important; crucial to this upcoming battle," she pauses again, considering her next words.
The airplane crosses over a specific cloud, causing the cargo in the plane to slightly shift. Everyone shudders from the sudden turbulence, but Tokima doesn't flinch as she begins speaking.
"No matter what we face, no matter the amount we're up against, we have to fight against Akujin. We cannot have her have the upper hand and leave the civilians in danger. Kill what you must, counter and block against whatever debris is thrown at you, but never back down in the front of this perilous battle. I believe it can come to an end today," she looks at all of them, one by one scanning their eyes, "Don't scurry away from what is to come, but remember what and who you are protecting."
The aircrafts lift opens, and Tokima puts her Assassin's mask on, a crimson red outline with sharp teeth sticking out of the lips. The mask itself looks like an Oni's face, but it resembles the Organization.
"Don't be afraid to enter battle, because you can't escape the inevitable danger incoming now. Theres no backing out once you're in," Tokima takes one final look before taking a few steps back onto the open lift, and drops backward, flying through the air as she barrels around to face the skyscrapers thousands of feet below. Smoke begins to rise from the city, signaling the attack from Akujin has already begun.
The rest watch as she scrapes through the smoky air and the rumbling clouds. Gyonu takes a step and puts his mask on, signaling for everyone else to do the same with a small motion of his index finger.
"Let's do this," Gyonu says, jumping off the platform and curving through the sky, slightly behind Tokima.
Heizu quickly follows, diving off the metal plate and following Gyonu down. Akito grabs Ezra's hand and nods before doing the same, jumping off the platform and joining the others as they dive through the thunderous sky.
Ryota grins and pushes Yuja off the platform, making Yuja retaliate by grabbing Ryota as well, dragging him down through the sky as well. Caught off guard, Ryota yells and squirms out of Yuja's grasp.
Ruka and Zak look at each other, nodding.
"Just trust me," Zak says, holding his hand out.
Ruka bites her lip nervously and anxiously, and grabs his hand as they both dive and navigate through the dark clouds.
As everyone dives together, they all form a circle. Tokima motions for everyone to slit their bag attached to their belt. Tokima demonstrates and slits her bag, red smoke seeping out quickly.
The others repeat the action, causing an abundance of red smoke to appear against the gloomy grey skies.
Meanwhile, Nitaru approaches the city, gripping his daggers so tightly that his knuckles are turning white and his palms quiver in slight pain.
He scans the area and sees the "Tokyo — UP AHEAD" sign as he continues to walk in the middle of the street. Suddenly, his daggers extend to longer blades, glowing an ominous dark aura as he continues to walk, his eyes burning with revenge.
Up over everything, Akujin watched from a skyscraper in downtown Tokyo as the Organization navigated down towards the outskirts of the city. Grinning, she looked around at the smoke rising from the buildings that surrounded the one she was seated on. Her cape flowed in the wind elegantly, her eyes gleaming with a golden color of pure evil.
"So you plan on interfering with my plan, Tokima?" Akujin grinned, talking to herself, "Let's see how this will end."
A bright blue light interrupted her evil and dark thoughts, catching her attention as a ray of blue light erupted from the other side of the city. Her eyes widen slightly in impression, but narrow again. Her grin widens.
"And you decided to show up? How pathetic with your vengeance crap," Akujin laughed, standing up from her sitting position on the edge of the glass skyscraper, "Let's get this reunion started, after all you are foolishly playing into my schemes."