3 person pov
" Good work and good thinking Emerald . "
Said Kurumi recalling the situation before the explosion when Emerald seemed to stun the woman . Action that assisted in Kurumi's ambush . However, Emerald did not respond but smiled gently at the praise . And while she was smiling like that , Kurumi noticed that at Emerlad's belt were two familiar revolvers . Revolvers belonging to a woman , whom they apparently managed to kill .
Noticing Kurumi's gaze on her , Emerlad did not explain herself . And she didn't need to , for Kurumi this kind of loot was not a problem . Rather , it was a good thing , a upgrade . Such weapons are not cheap and the fact that Emerald has acquired one for herself is a good thing.
However , before bringing it home or using it on some task . Kurumi will leave it somewhere secluded so that Ash can check for any tracking technology or traps on it . But , she didn't say it out loud , as Emerald already knew that .
Besides, this was not the moment to talk about it , for now it was time to check the situation . Which Kurumi proceeded to do . As she was already fed up with unpleasant surprises . The first thing she looked at , was the point of the explosion . The most important place , as there was the catalyst of the problem and the most dangerous variable . Besides, Kurumi 's clones had already made sure that there was no one around them .
" We got her . The guy doesn't seem to be alive either . At least I can't see him , so he is probably buried in the ice , or the wall of the building . There's no way he could have survived this ."
Said Kurumi , looking at the confirmation . The woman was pressed down between the alley wall and the ice . It's hard to say what killed her . But for shure , it wasn't the explosion itself . Because it seems that the explosion have been absorbed by the Aura, which also caused the woman to simply be pushed from where she was standing to the wall . To which she was then pressed by the ice .
Although to say that she was pressed down is an understatement . Her legs and hips were literally crushed between the wall and the ice , which means that at that moment she had already lost the protection of the aura . And the reason for the breaking and exhaustion of her aura , could be the large icicle protruding from her neck .
But the biggest wound was on the woman's belly . While the hips were crushed , the body above was gutted by another sharp ice spike . Now covered with ice and frost , the organ spilled out onto the asphalt where they froze . So looking at the state of the woman's body it is realy hard to say what killed her and at which moment of the explosion she died .
The whole picture was tragic and disgusting . Emerald openly seemed disgusted by it as she had trouble looking at it . Nevertheless, she stood firm , even if her face turned two volumes paler .
On the other hand for Neo and Kurumi it was nothing . They have seen and done worse things with the human body . Ripped and crushed body is nothing . Besides, Kurumi appreciated the craftsmanship of the bomb she had purchased . However , seeing Emerald's discomfort , Kurumi smiled slightly and decided to finish the observation . There was nothing left to see . This woman was dead .
As for the men . Even if he survived , the explosion of this three-chambered Atlas military ice bomb from such a distance , ensured that he will certainly not be able to catch up with them or fight .
As for why not look for him to check and kill him if he survive ? Just to have peace of mind . There was no need , he knows nothing about them . He has not seen their faces , he does not know their names . The only thing he knows is that Xiong sent them to kill Grey .
But that was to be known anyway . So he is not a threat . The only complication might be that Xiong wanted no one to see them while they did the job , and that no one but the target was to die . But that all went to shut the moment those spider people showed up . But ehether this task is counted as completed , will be a worry for later .
Now , there is no more time left for this . As in the distance Kurumi could already hear the signals of the emergency services . So looking for a likely dead man will only waste their time and put them in more danger . Besides, Kurumi planned to leave a few clones on the scene to obeserve everything from hiding . So if the guy survives , Kurumi will know .
" It's time to go home . "
Said Kurumi with the intention of turning around. But suddenly the wall right next to the huge block of ice , cracked and out of it ran a bull faunus . But at that moment he was barely visible , as he was surrounded by a smoky white specter of bull , that was so large that it took up the entire alley . His horns rubbed the sides of buildings and his hooves destroyed the asphalt beneath him .
This took them by surprise and put them in a really difficult situation . There was no room to dodge . To make matters worse he was only two hoofbeats away from them. So there was no time to escape along the alley , nor was there time for Kurumi to prepare a Zafkiel .
Not that she has yet had time to understand what was going on, of course .Kurumi's eyes were wide open as she stared at the beast in front of her . Her body and mind , despite the enhancements , had just begun to make decisions .
But Kurumi didn't have enough time . He was too fast , too close and took them by surprise . So without thinking , Kurumi using all her strength , jumped aside directly to the back door to the abandoned building next to them . And fortunately, the door offered no resistance . Kurumi's strength and weight were enough to make the old and rusty steel door let go .
Kurumi was followed by Emerald and Neo . They were a little slower , nevertheless Emerald made it in time as she was closer to the door . But unfortunately Neo did not make . She was at the doorway when the force of the wind , created by the running man , made Neo fly through the corridor of the abandoned building , stopping and hurting her only after she hit the wall at the end .
" Neo ! "
" Neo !! "
Panicked Kurumi and Emrlad quickly went to check on her but it wasn't too bad . Neo was just lying comedically with her legs up and her back leaning against the cracked wall . Her head was lying on the dirty floor and her face bore something between thrill and irritation .
However, she does not look injured in any way . Her aura had absorbed all the damages . So , to no longer worry her friends . Neo with some discomfort and embarrassment raised her thumb up showing that she was okay . After which with the help of Kurumi and Emerald she stood up . And after that she picked up the umbrella , which fell out of her hands during the impact with the wall .
Kurumi : " I will kill him " .
Said furious Kurumi , ready to use Zafkiel . But suddenly the building shook , throwing her off balance . At that moment the wall cracked and the steel door bent as the specter of the bull ran through the door , charging through the corridor . Leaving behind nothing but destruction and ruin .
Emerald immediately pushed a confused Kurumi and Neo out of the way , straight into one of the apartments of the abandoned building . And Neo instinctively pulled Emerlad behind her . Dust and debris spilled from the ceiling and walls as the specter bull came out on the other side of the building , leaving everything in momentary silence .
Emerald : " What is this ? "
Asked Emerald , catching her breath , which made her cough due to the dust hanging in the air .
Kurumi : " Most likely some semblance related to the charge . He is a bull and does what a bull does best ..... charge . And apparently the walls can not stop him from it . "
Said Kurumi , being in the best physical condition . Her breathing was stable and her little effort so far had ensured that she remained fairly at full capacity . Therefore , in her mind , Kurumi knew that she was the one who would have to do something .
Whether to fight to kill , or fight to find an opportunity to escape . Although regardless of Kurumi's choice , currently the most important thing for her was to ensure the safety of Neo and Emerald . But the first option was already rather certain . Kurumi will kill him . Even if not today , someday for sure .
However , before Kurumi even had time to prepare or say something , the ground shook again and the bull once again ran through the building right next to them . Causing the entire structure to shake , making uncomfortable and disturbing sounds . The plaster on the ceiling began to crack , window frames and doors creaked . The meaning of this was obvious.
" We're getting out of here immediately !!!! Neo camouflage . "
Shouted Kurumi , running out of the building through a huge hole in the wall through which the bull ran into the building . And they did it just in time for the whole building to collapse . This passage , obviously led them to the main street . Although still deserted , neglected and empty , it was wider than the narrow alley they were in . And going out on the street they were already surrounded by invisibility , under which Emerald and Neo were supposed to retreat and Kurumi supposed to prepare to kill this bull bastard .
But again a man appeared rushing through the rubble . And Bull man , not being able to see the girl anywhere immediately raised his hammer over his head . The specter of the bull from his body moved to the hammer, forming the shape of a bull's head on it.
What he was about to do at that moment was blatantly not something planned or thought out . Rather, it was an outburst of pure rage visible on his face . At that moment , he charged with his hammer straight into the ground causing a shock wave .
And this , under Kurumi's disbelieving gaze shattered the illusions and sent them all into the air . The entire street shook, the individual lights that were still burning went out and the windows shattered. It was as if a bomb had just exploded .
But he just stood there on the cracked asphalt . Now looking at him , you could see that he looked good . As if nothing had happened to him in the explosion . The only noticeable change , was the steam coming out of his body and veins on his body , which were visible and pulsating.
Of course he did not miss the sudden appearance of girls . His reddened and narrowed eyes immediately noticed them . His gaze locked on them and his cold face no longer betrayed anything , while his body burst with new energy . And it was not a happy energy .
" You little bastards ..!!!!! "