Rekindling the Spark

[Yu Kanda]

( Fight from Kanda's perspective )
Kanda was sitting comfortably on his carriage, finally reaching the gate they were heading towards when Ruby dashed off again when he asked if something was wrong.

'Oh come on!' he moaned not too loud.

The annoyed exorcist looked to his left and saw that Mr.Layton turned his vehicle towards the direction Ruby dashed off to without saying a word and started the pursuit. Even though Kanda considered going through the gate alone he still decided to follow Ruby as well. Its still a strange new place and having a couple of allies around.

His horse was going full speed in order to keep up with the Red vehicle Mr.Layton was driving in. During the chase he observed the bizarre vehicle that was driving a bit ahead of him. What kind of world must he been taken from ? A metal cage moving without horses ? This day becomes stranger by the minute. As they reached Ruby at the gate they both saw a ruckus going on. Ruby had her absurd weapon out as she seemed to point it at a person in a white uniform.

Both Kanda and Mr. Layton slowed their vehicles down when they were close enough to see what was going on. Kanda got off of the carriage and started to walk towards them but as he did this strange man came right at him.

The man's eyes betrayed him, this wasn't an escape, this was an attack aimed towards Kanda ! Kanda's eyes quickly scanned over the strange man's body and noticed a knife in his hands.

'What, you think you can get me with that tiny little thing? " Kanda said hoping the man would sieze his attack.

'No, But i bet i can get you with this' The man yelled when out of nowhere the size of the knife changed, within the flash of an eye it extended to a decent-sized sword.

Kanda had no choice, with a swift action he jumped back barely dodging the slashing attack of his attacker. With his right hand Kanda reached for his sword and whilst unsheathing it he made a horizontal slash towards the attacker in order to create some room between them.

'I cannot reveal my strength here, just go with it' Kanda thought to himself as he adjusted his speed and strength to that of the attacker. Following his pace they continued to clash swords, when all of a sudden Ruby came in and started to assist Kanda. Unfortunately the stranger had an answer to that, he drew a second sword and decided to fight both of them at once.

'How reckless' Kanda thought as he played along with the game.

'Ruby, Kanda, get back !' he heard Mr. Layton shout. Kanda dashed backwards, a bit faster then he intended, but he doubted the others saw it. His eyes saw two miniature hats floating through the sky and landing in front of the enraged swordfighter. Before Kanda got a change to ask what that was they exploded. The smoke cleared pretty quick and there was no sign of the victim.

'No doubt that blew him away' Kanda said as he put his sword Mugen back into the scabbard.

Ruby was back to her old self within seconds of the incident and suggested heading back towards the original portal. Kanda grinned as she reminded him of someone, he whispered something to Mr. Layton as he walked back to his carriage. Unfortunately for him Ruby had better hearing then he thought. But before there was a chance for another discussion Kanda rode towards the direction they came from. Even though Ruby continued to follow him and call him out he continued towards his goal seemingly lost in thought.

'Both of them have unusual way of conducting combat, effective yet unusual. But there was no way possible those weapons were innocence, nor are they exorcist. This world is bizarre. I will just have to lay low and observe, try not to get involved'

After a while Ruby stopped calling him out and rushed ahead of him again. It wasn't of much use as they were nearly there already.
He stopped his horse, and climbed down. His hand stroked the steed's back as he walked passed it towards the gate. Mr layton seemed to be driving slower but eventually arrived as well.

' I have to admit, i did not expect both of you to be such skilled fighters. Especially with those kind of weapons. It seems Omni has a preference for extraordinary warriors.' Kanda said to break the silence as he and Ruby stood infront of the gate. For some reason Mr. Layton was still in his vehicle.
Kanda observed the gate and got a strange feeling in his stomach.

'We don't even know what it does, but staying here isn't an option either' Kanda's thoughts said to himself.

'If you don't mind i would like to get this over with and leave this place. it's starting to make me feel uncomfortable.' Kanda said firmly

'But.. i wante-..' Ruby started the sentence but decided not to finish it 'Fine go ahead' she then said a bit disappointed.

Kanda drew his sword. One doesn't know what lies beyond this gate. he points the sword towards the ground on his right side. And slowly makes his way towards the gate. It almost looks ceremonial. Getting closer to the gate the pit in his stomach makes sure Kanda realizes it's still there and he feels a bit nauseated.

A few feet before the gate Ruby rushed passed him entering the portal before he reached it. As she passed him she had a cheeky grin on her face and said something to him, which he couldn't really hear.

'Damn that kid' He grunted as he rushed after her. Leaving Mr. Layton on the other side of the gate knowing he would surely follow