Strange Vulcans Part One ⌜Job⌟

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A voice. The cords that quavered against layers of flesh and muscle - shook almost fearfully at the memory of explanation. Aged, but, not to the point of sprouting a single grey hair, sat across the young woman with an oppressed expression curled against her features - tired eyes casted downward. "Its as I told you." she let out a heavy breath - a sigh if you would call it - forearms inclined against the edge of the wooden structure. "The vulcans originally did not live here, but, it seems they've suddenly moved in. I get a lot of travelers that come here now, ending up wounded by just trying to pass through. Farmers too. They lose all they have from those beasts." bringing a hand to her lips, the index and thumb squeezed ever-so gently at the upper lip, evidently frustrated by all of this - most of all at worry. Natsu kept her hands on her lap, one leg folded over the other, cloak parted mostly over her shoulder - enticing dress revealed. She had been watching the lady for awhile now, not once looking over to the side. As much as she wanted to see what Kurama was up to in this human's home, she doubted he'd stir up trouble without coming to senses that a zap would be earned in the end. With a casual motion, elbow descended onto table, chin resting in the palm of her hand. "So you want me to kill them?" at the query, shoulders jolted, lashes flying wide. It seemed the woman did not expect those words to fall so effortlessly past her lips.

"I know those things well enough to know that they won't just up and leave if I knock some sense into them. They'll just keep coming back; more angrier each time." a free hand extended to the mug of tea on the table, fingers writhing into the handle as she observed the green tremble by just a soft movement. Steam veered off of the liquid, and she brought the mug to her lips, taking a brief sip. "I mean, I won't kill them if you don't want me to," with a pause, the mug was placed back onto the table with a faint - clunk! - exalted ocean blues hesitantly lifting towards the woman once again, "But, I can't make any promises." there seemed to be more fear radiating off of the lady than when she had first spoke of the terrifying vulcans. Could it be she was more frightening then them? Kurama simpered at the reaction of their client, wondering if she'd end up changing her mind, desolating the vermillion haired girl with empty hands and nothing to eat for tonight. Or, perhaps he was just worried going a night without eating meat? Such a thought caused the tiny demon to also be taken quickly by fear.

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Clenched hands shivered slightly against the lap, messy bangs hiding the expression in her client's eyes, as she watched her with an everlasting patience. Humans may have been quite the interesting creatures, and despite her dreadful approach when coming to trust them - the god slayer always caught herself observing them from time to time. It wasn't like she could help it. The creatures of this world were far more different than anything in Nayug. And, when she thought about it just for a little while, she always knew that Earth-land was much more interesting than anything in her own world. Of course, maybe that was only because she had lived there for such a vast amount of time. Natsu would just shake her barely whilst mentally questioning herself like a broken record player. Thats not it, she thought, the answer coming to her everytime. This world is broken, and yet, its so beautiful. Nayug is like the perfect human girl; attractive.. an innocent yet friendly demeanour.. Whilst Earth-land is scattered with many sins, a cycle that no matter how many times they try to piece together will always fall apart in the end. Ocean tinged with lavender briefly closed, opening towards the woman who still had her face pointed down at her lap. Still.. its always so interesting to watch something new appear. With a sigh, as if to break away the timid from staring so intently at her tightened hands, Natsu leant back into the chair, folding her arms out infront of her - one leg inclined over the other.

"You like animals, don't you? And to you, the vulcans are just as important as the people who live by here. But, you're so conflicted with whats right or wrong you don't even know anymore, do you?" the shocked reply of widened eyes brought a mental - click! - into the inside of her head. Ding ding ding! She was correct. Like usual, or rather, as expected. The vermilion haired girl could easily read into any situation without so much as lifting a finger. "One of them saved me," a pause, "When I fell off the steep slope and was knocked unconcious, one of them brought me home." resting her face into the palms of her hands the shoulder started to tremble just slightly. "But.. despite that, they go and hurt people! Why couldn't they all be like the one?!" and then the crying came. Natsu, suddenly stood from her chair, hands slamming onto the table - the tea almost veering over. "Shut up! One day you're going to see that vulcan who saved you! And this time he won't be alone! He'll be with his family, and he'll see you as a threat! That creature does not have the same feelings as a human! One moment of kindness does not mean that all of them are good! I've seen enough to know that even animals are as pitifully sour as humans.. So stop crying!" with a pause, she took a breath, standing upright - hands sliding off of wooden structure. "You'll look back at this a few years from now, and despite loving those creatures very much, you will know deep within your heart that what you did was right." adjusting the tattered cape, gloveless hand pushing lightly on the door, the girl walked out without another word - orangey barely evading the quickly closing door as he too, pursued after the slayer of a god.

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As she exited the home of the woman, entering the now murky expanse of forest - a strange silence came over the two as they walked aimlessly along mossy ground, the main path entirely gone. She didn't show it, in-fact, it seemed she was oblivious to the eyes that carefully watched them from within the shadows - orangey's crimson gaze creeping off to the sides of the bush, fully aware that something was indeed there. Although, by the expression of his silent "friend" he couldn't tell if she had regarded the extra company. His muzzle began to open, and the snap of a twig jolted her crown into the direction of the large beast - its powerful hands lunging towards the fox. More heftier than the vulcan, like the flutter of an eye, Kurama was in her arms, and she, in the air. A powerful and far more quicker burst of energy, had managed to push herself back in time before the large monkey could throttle them both with its fists. Landing almost to perfectly onto the ground, she held Kurama in one arm as he flailed out with a wave of horribly crude words and insults. They had been surrounded. Little vulcans and older spewed out within the safety of the bush and ringed into the opening. "Well, this outta' be fun." her tone suddenly changed, and to the tiny demon, he thought she sounded excited almost. It was a shame he couldn't see her expression whilst facing the other direction.

The monkeys let out a series of hoops and bellows, loud enough to at least hurt her ears - teeth clenched together as the sound gradually died out. And then, they all came at her. Natsu roughly took orangey by all of his tails and hurled him into the air, a brief smile playing at her lips. "Thats right! Come at me!" by the extension of arms and legs, the apes were so close to her that just a second more, she would be in their hands. Which is what she wanted, of course. A crackle in the atmosphere, dark bolts of lightening unraveled from the girl, ringing around most of the vulcans as they tumbled back - some barely evading, most taking the wrath of her power. Kurama, mid way in the air, lastly understood why he was where he was. If she had still been holding him, he would definitely be fried by now. The massive dome of lightning was so powerful that it began to tear at the ground, lifting layer upon layer of earth. He couldn't let himself smile. Despite being at awe, he was truly fearful as-well, his emotions conflicting him with excitement at the same time. Perhaps it was a mistake that he had followed her in the first place? For all he knew, she could've been somebody very important to the world that watched over this one. In the realm of Demons, Angels and Gods. Just who was she? Kurama felt a bit angry at himself for not even asking her name. He had been so wrapped up in his own self-confidence that he forgot to be interested in others.

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Holding absolutely no mercy towards the apes, she headed straight towards the two who were paralyzed. The large beasts twitched and jerked against the ground, trying to push themselves up, but only ended up hugging the earth's surface with each attempt. But, even if she took this chance to get rid of them like she had the others, there were at least three more left, refusing to have their comrades harmed. Natsu leapt out of the way just before a fist - large and bulky - could belt into her side. There was no way she wanted to end up with any broken bones today. Despite having the capability to heal much more quickly than any regular human, the process of healing her bones was much more painful then having them broken. She recalled there was a time where she had been utterly numb to this horrible feeling, so used to it on a daily basis that it was nothing to her. But, those days were over. "Tch." watching as the other two, once paralyzed, stood back up, meant she had lost her chance. With a frown, and cautious of all their movements, a sudden voice met her ears, one she had forgotten about. "Catch me you idiot!" looking up, she could see that familiar orange friend plummenting straight towards her. Flailing in absolute worry, she held out her arms and catched the demon - princess style. "You okay?" with a query, orangey peered up at her in surprise. It seemed he was thinking about what exactly to say, but, before he could fathom a single world, Natsu was already moving again.

Barely evading another fist, the five monkeys were closing in on them, sharp teeth bared - angry that most of their friends had been killed. Natsu tucked Kurama under her arm, deciding to use brute strength this time, rather than the power of her father. Plunging forward with incredible speed, a bickering demon just by her side, her foot slammed directly into the face of one of the apes, the crunching of bones resounded against her attack. She was certain she had broken its nose and jaw, as she watched most of its teeth descend to the ground, covered in blood. While midway in air, she continued to kick and kick at the creature so rapidly in the face until its eyes rolled back and it fell to the ground lifeless. Two of the vulcans, most likely the children in this situation, were frightened of Natsu as she turned in their direction, bloodlust written against her features. They had never thought their opponent was this strong, even without magic. Glancing at one another, the two turned off and ran as fast as they could into the woods, leaving her with only two more that had decided to stay. "If you leave this forest and go back from where you came from, I won't hurt you." she said, as if knowing they could understand her. Natsu knew they had always been a group of very intelligent creatures, able to literally form words by themselves. But, they were still animals, only relying on instinct rather than smarts. Any emotion they had was brief, and fleeting. For they truly never knew the reason behind it. If they were hungry, they ate. If they wanted something, they would get it. If they were angry, they would fight. Natsu wondered why that reminded her so much of those people back then. The ones who sat their on the throne, smirking away.

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The apes did not move a single muscle, even Kurama found himself frozen as the tension of silence enveloped the area around them. A faint passing of wind rustled the leaves, fallen and rooted, stirring the fog of the forest just slightly. From the distance she stood, it was obvious enough that the two vulcan that stood before her, were on a whole other level compared to the group from before. Pack leaders of some sorts, they held a capability of avenging their fallen members, and defending the newly approached territory. Albeit, this was not the forest they belonged too. In a distant region, elsewhere, settled their home, and even if she had to drill that fact into them with her own two fists, she'd do it gladly. Even if it meant, greeting them with death. If you kill the rat, its friends will stay away. Spreading her legs just barely, readying the advance of conflict once more, the fox could feel the magical energy swarming into her like wildfire. Because, he was so close to her, it reflected into his own self as well, a surge of his own misplaced ability becoming suddenly open to him in a puff of smoke. Natsu blinked for a moment, finding her feet off of the ground, and her hand barely holding onto that silky orange coat she knew so well. Ocean blue pools peered over to the fox, his once tiny side increased to that of a large horse. "Haha! I knew hanging around you would help! Guess you're not as useless as I thought you were!" the large skull titled over to look at her, deadly fangs exposed to a brilliant toothy smile as the fox now faced the monkeys with much more tenacity then he had held before. Natsu pulled herself onto his back, unfamiliar with the soft comfort of sitting on something when lunging into battle.

"Think you can take the one on the right?" she muttered, not bothering to ask any questions at the moment. Regarding this situation, she treated it as if it were something normal. Kurama becoming suddenly larger and much more stronger didn't seem to cause any troubles. If not, it made this situation a hell of a lot easier. "Hah! Who do you think I am!" and with that comment, and absolutely no plan, the demon started to move. With a powerful lunge forward, Natsu nearly fell off as she frantically grasped onto a handful of fur, balancing herself along the motioning pooch. They were closing in on the two vulcans in a matter of seconds, Natsu managing to raise herself up and onto her feet, one hand still settled along the back of Kurama. Within reach, she leapt off of him, twirling within the air before descending foot-first into the face of the monkey. The sound of growling went off to her right, and she briefly looked over to see the fox sinking his teeth into the soft flesh of the beast, crimson staining the ground. Her opponent managed to gather himself up once again, blood smeared by the corner of his lips; indicating yet another tooth had broken from its place. A fist swung in her direction, and this time, she took the attack, booted feet sliding back against the ground from the mer force of the monkey.

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Taking most of the attack with her forearms, Natsu slowly lowered them once she had stopped from the force of the monkey's fist. The beast seemed to have no mercy on her. Even as she had been hit, it sprinted forward with a grunt in its breath, nearing her heavily by the minute. Every footfall it made resonated against the broken floor, sending a shiver up her spine as the ground trembled; the monkey closing in. Natsu lowered her head slightly, hefting her hands out infront of her as the familiarity of black lightning started to assemble around them both. Lunging forward herself, the lightning formed a sort of drill like spiral around both her hands. In an instant, the vulcan and her made contact; the monkey's fist not even reaching her as he jolted outward, trapped within the wrath of the god slayer, "Drilling Fist of The Thunder God!" with a battle like cry, and the hoarse holler of the vulcan, its eyes rolled back, and it fell to the ground with a large thud! Landing to her feet, the static of raven bolts still flickering off of her hands, she took a second to regain a bit of her strength before standing back up.

Looking over to the side, she could see Kurama and the vulcan were still fighting. It was a physical brawl, one between two ferocious beasts. The suddenly large fox was smothered in bruises, blood staining his muzzle and dripping from the cracks of his maw. Whilst the vulcan, seemed to be in a much worser state. He had bite marks all over him from Kurama's deadly fangs, it was surprising that the beast could even still stand on its feet. Without saying a word, she just stood there from a distance, watching them both. Natsu did not want to intervene. This was the fox's fight, not hers, and she could tell clearly that he was very capable of handling himself. Abruptly the two beasts lunged at each-other, the fist of the vulcan erupting forth into the soft belly of the fox. Although, Kurama forced himself to keep going, despite the pain, his acute fangs grasping the soft tissue of the vulcan's neck. The monkey squirmed around, crying out in pain, but, like a predator, Kurama kept holding his death-locking grip onto the spot meant to keep safe. As the monkey fell down, its voice ringing out till it died off into silence, the fox lifted it's head up, muzzle soaked in blood, "Kurama-" before she knew it, the smaller one had returned, and lay there, just aside the lifeless vulcan, exhausted and wounded. Natsu rushed to his side, gathering him into her arms carefully. He didn't even have the strength to speak, a slight tinge of worry crossing of her features. She was certain demon's had the capability to heal as quickly as she did, but, perhaps it was his lack of power that did not allow him so, "Don't worry, it's all over now. You did a good job, Kurama." as if he could hear her, she spoke to him casually before turning off into the woods, and making her way back home.

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