Disclaimer: The characters in this fan fic are not mine. They are property of AIC and Pioneer. Thank you and enjoy the story. Tenchi Muyo! Revelations Chapter Five: The Dark Master The present, December 1999. He walked with Katrina on his right. They had finally made it. Now, it was time to complete his mission and end the curses placed on him and Katrina. He is known as the Dark Master, a title he did not want, but you must do anything to survive. That is how it is with Katrina and him. They did everything to survive. That was the purpose of this mission to survive. He looked at Katrina and tried to choke on his tongue as he fought the force of darkness, they called the Instinct. She glanced over at her master. He looked troubled, but satisfied. They both had to resist the Instinct if they were to remain pure. It is like a virus and if it is strong enough, one must be strong enough to fight it for the other one. They have fought it for thirty years, and still fight it, but for how long. "What are our orders again, Latrus?" She asked trying to break the silence and help him keep his mind off of the Instinct. "Our orders are to remain in secret." He ordered dodging her question. "I know, but to help keep your mind off of..." She swallowed. "it." She finished timidly. He blew out the cool air from his nose and turned around angrily with his hand in the air, but fell to his knees. "I am sorry." He whispered. "I can't control it much longer." He breathed heavily trying to keep his focus. "I know. It is hard for both of us. Just think of the mission." She ordered. Passion was never to be used to challenge the Instinct. It could lead to the doom they fear. "Right." He said clinching his hands into the cool soil. "Our orders are to kill, Washu." He said calmly and began to laugh at the twist of his destiny. One time he would have thought differently. *** Tenchi stood looking at the stars as night took the sky. Two demons and none of them Chaos, but there was no doubt that the demon was behind it. Tenchi glanced over to see two dark figures glide through the darkness as if they were a part of it. Tenchi rubbed his eyes in disbelief and fell to the ground by some invisible force. When he got to his feet, everything was normal. Tenchi looked behind him and the door was closed. He immediately ran inside. Danger was here and he had to protect his house. "Ryoko." He called running around the house. "Here." Came the worried reply. "Ryoko, thank goodness you are safe." He looked around and noticed Washu's lab door open. He looked back at her and ordered, "Get upstairs and watch Ryshu. It looks like something is here." "Right." She said and teleported to Ryshu's room. Tenchi ran into the open door. This madness had to stop. *** Washu typed rapidly on her keys, but stopped at the instinct of danger. She teleported out of the seat as it was cut in two. "I give you credit. Most mortals would be dead now." A man's voice echoed. "Who are you? Show yourself coward." She yelled in anger. "Very well." He replied. A man appeared right in front of her. His midnight black hair pinned in a ponytail. He looked into her eyes and gave a malicious grin. "Allow me to introduce myself. I am Latrus, the Dark Master. I have come for your head demon." He cursed. Washu teleported again at the instinct of danger. She reappeared behind Latrus to see a woman in front of him. "I am Katrina, the Hell Mistress." She said malevolently. Washu summoned her sword, but her enemy began to laugh violently. "That is so like you, mortals. To prepare to fight a battle you cannot win." Latrus laughed loudly. He looked back at her, but his eyes were only glancing at something else. "Leave." He ordered. "I am not here for you, just this demon." "Then you will have to pass me." Tenchi said arrogantly walking in front of Washu. "I see. Another death to be on my hands this day, but we must survive." He said sadly. With that he took position to kill his opponents. The red haired girl followed his movements exactly. Latrus charged flying through the air his sword moving around his body as if it was not there. Tenchi's eyes were huge in fear as the sword came for his head, but instead Tenchi awoke from his fear. Something wet spilled on his forehead. Tenchi put his hand on his head and found blood, but not his own. He turned back to see Latrus pulling the master key out of his heart, but the wound healed instantly. "You can't kill me. I am truly immortal." He said emotionless and turned to fight again. "Nice. Good. Very good." Another man's voice echoed from the room. Latrus looked up into the black ceiling just as Tenchi did the same. Tenchi did not see anyone. "Come out, Miser." He yelled in rage. "His sword ready to shift at an upward slice. "Latrus, Latrus, I am your friend." The voice came happily. "Why deny what you truly want. This so called mission is not what we truly want now is it?" He asked with false sympathy. "What do you want? And how did you know?" Latrus asked angrily. "We know everything, remember?" Miser said appearing from the darkness. "It is time you feel the Instinct and truly become my brother and sister." He smiled evilly. "Never." Latrus screamed in anger. "Don't you hear the song? Does it not make you and Katrina, there, feel what you must do." He asked convincingly. Latrus looked at his feet as the words, "Yes," escaped his lips. He looked up, his eyes crimson red. Tenchi looked at Katrina as her eyes became the same color, but before she looked as evil as Latrus she stabbed her sword into her heart. She fell to her knees in pain as the crimson color in her eyes vanished. She pushed her hand toward the now flying Latrus as her flew toward her. But as he was about to grab her, he flew backwards screaming in pain all the way. "Humph." Miser sighed. "Well, you will succumb to the Instinct soon enough." He laughed and vanished from sight. Tenchi ran to the young red head as she pulled her sword out of her chest. "Are you okay?" He asked uncertainly. "NO!" She yelled in pain. "She walked weakly toward Latrus, he lay on his back eyes wide open. "Latrus, get up you fool." She ordered. Latrus did so and they turned to the couple in front of them. "My mission was a failure." He said and turned away, slowly walking toward the door. "What is going on?" Tenchi demanded pushing his way in front of Latrus. "Something you would never understand." He replied gloomily. "Try me." Tenchi challenged. "Not today. I have to regain my strength. I am no mere immortal. I have my curses with every so called gift." He said grimly. "What?" Tenchi asked in frustration as Latrus left. Tenchi turned behind him to hear Washu talking to the girl who called herself Katrina. "What was that all about?" Washu asked curiously. "I am not allowed to say for it could cause more danger telling than it would not." She said. "I see." Washu said understandingly. "So, what was going on between you two?" Washu asked. "A curse that should not be placed on any mortal or demon." Katrina replied. "What is it?" Washu asked eagerly. "I am also not in mercy to say that." Katrina said sadly. "Katrina we leave." Ordered Latrus as he reentered the lab. "We have to move. Miser will tell Nimbus who and where we are from." "Yes, my master." She bowed and walked toward the door. Tenchi walked up to Washu and looked at her. "It looks like Nimbus is up to no good after all." He said. "I wonder what all the orders were about. I mean who is in charge of who. They seem to be fighting away from each other. I wonder why." He said. "We might not want to know why." Washu replied lost in thought. *** The rain poured over the towering lights of Tokyo. The tallest building in the city stood in all of its glamour. None compared to its size or decoration. The bright sky blue letters of "Nimbus Corp.," highlighted the dark, rainy night. Nimbus watched the rain slide down his glass window. Every drop ran into another than slid to the bottom. Then, the sound of angry drivers honking their horns caught his attention. The lines of cars like ants trying to escape a flood rushing to get to their homes. A funny sight to see the activity of the city on a rainy night. Nimbus felt someone in his office, but decided to pretend he did not notice, or at least look surprised to the invading intruder. He instead concentrated on the rapid activity below before he spoke. "Report." He ordered sternly. He hated it when someone disturbed his quiet nights. "Two people have come to intervene in your plans." Said the voice. "And, who are they, Miser?" Nimbus demanded. "Two demons from the future." The lowly demon hissed. "Demons from the future?" Nimbus asked to himself. "What in the world are demons doing here to fight against me?" He asked curiously, but with a smile of excitement appearing on his face. "They were here to kill Washu." Miser continued bowing behind Nimbus. "I see." Nimbus acknowledged. Nimbus knew by the demon's reaction that there was something he was hiding. "You have more? Tell me." He ordered turning to face the demon. "Yes. They are the chosen ones for Chaos." Miser smiled greedily. "Now that is interesting news. They are trying to fight the legendary Instinct. Is that correct?"" He asked returning a similar smile. "Yes." Replied Miser. "Their name?" Nimbus asked keeping his smile. "Latrus and Katrina." The demon said with a hiss. "Latrus?" Nimbus's smile disappeared. "Latrus is on our side." He said in astonishment. "This is another Latrus, my lord." Miser immediately replied. "I see." He said turning to face his window. "Then, I shall meet these two chosen ones, tonight." Nimbus said malevolently as he slow began to laugh madly. *** Latrus stood on a tree branch as the rain began to pour harder. The house and shrine were below him. He looked to his left to see Katrina also starring at the little house below them. It had been two hours since their assassination attempt on Washu. He returned his gaze to the scene of the house and shrine. He wanted to talk about his troubles to Katrina, but knew that the Instinct would takeover at such an attempt. "We only have two days until the madness begins." He said abruptly. "Right." Katrina agreed. "We must act quickly." He said in frustration. "And intelligently." Katrina finished. Katrina was about to say more, but a chopping sound hit the wind. She looked up to see two beams of light flying toward the house. "It's a helicopter." Latrus said. "What is a helicopter doing out here?" She asked. Latrus starred at the blue letters that ran along its side. The dreadful words reading "Nimbus Corp." "Nimbus Corporation." He said to himself. "Damn. Miser already told him." He leaped to the ground and signaled her to follow. "We must stop him. He might be after Washu. He can't lose her, or his plan is finished." Latrus said running down the hillside. Katrina followed footsteps behind. *** Tenchi ran outside to the sound of a helicopter. He opened the door and was met by a strong, forcing wind. He looked out into the rainy night to see a helicopter on his front yard. "What in the hell?" He yelled due to the noise from the helicopter. "Tenchi. What is going on?" Ryoko yelled behind him. "I don't know." He yelled back. He looked ahead to see a shadowy figure step out of the chopper. The figure stood up and walked toward them. Then, Tenchi flew backwards as fire took over the chopper. The figure stood up and turned around. "Nimbus!" A voice yelled through the rainy air. The shadowy figure stood up not at all dazed by the blast. He walked to the two new shadowy figures as the firelight from the destroyed chopper highlighted his features. "So, you two are the chosen ones." He smiled greedily. "I am Nathaniel Nimbus, but it seems that you already knew that." "Shut up. You are a fool." Latrus paused to catch Nimbus's attention. "You must die." Latrus yelled dragging his dark metallic sword across the ground as it slit upwards to slice Nimbus in half. Latrus stood still after his cut and turned around to see the carnage. Fear crossed his eyes as there was no blood or body at his feet. "I see. You must be the male chosen one." Nimbus smiled as he appeared in front of Latrus. He turned his head toward Katrina. "And you must be the counterpart of the chosen one. Remarkable." Nimbus smiled. Latrus moved forward and raised his sword for another attack. He brought his sword for a downward slice, but Nimbus didn't event flinch. He didn't even move. Latrus brought his sword down with incredible force. He grunted as some other force prevented him to continue. He pulled on his blade harder, but no response. Nimbus not even an inch from the blade smiled greedily and began to pace around Latrus. "Poor child. You are a child of the darkness and I control the dark." Nimbus gloated. "Look, you saw Miser, he works for me. Now, how could a demon like that work for me?" Nimbus asked innocently and waited for the stunned Latrus to answer. "I don't know and I don't CARE!" Screamed Latrus. Nimbus immediately slapped Latrus across his face. Latrus tried to move as his honor was taken away with the slap, but the mysterious force held him at bay. "Now, listen to me." Nimbus said dramatically. "Repeat after me. Nimbus is a Demon Sorcerer." Nimbus whispered into his ear. Latrus stood still and emotionless. This was a game. Sure, Nimbus might be a Demon Sorcerer, but the mad man also wanted to see Latrus be afraid. Latrus snarled in fury to cover up his fear and starred straight into Nimbus's blue eyes. Nimbus looked up at the dark sky and looked back into Latrus's eyes. "It looks like my ride is about to arrive. You will be accompanying me. Your friend can wait here. It is you I want." Nimbus pulled some strands of his blonde hair out of his face. He then turned to face Katrina. He slowly paced to her. He was nose length apart before he spoke to her. "Let us see how long you can fight the instinct when you two are separated for a long while." He smiled and began to laugh. "Stop. I am here to fight you Nathaniel." Tenchi yelled. "You." Nimbus said annoyingly. "I see the little pest wants to get involved. You are nothing to me." Nimbus turned to face him and focused his other hand on Katrina as a red blast ignited from it. One moment Katrina looked like Latrus, the next she flew to the ground and blood began to soak the grass. "Oops. Did I do that?" Nimbus asked innocently. "Katrina." Latrus screamed in worry. "Yes, beg for her. Let the Instinct take over." Nimbus smiled as the sound of another helicopter moved through the sky. Nimbus looked up at the incoming lights in the sky. "There's our ride. Chow." Nimbus waved as he and the frozen Latrus floated up to the helicopter. With in seconds the chopper, Nimbus, and Latrus were gone. "Washu, come quickly." Tenchi hollered. Tenchi ran to the motionless woman with Washu not far behind. "Look at all this blood." Tenchi said sickly. Washu ignored his comment as she scanned the girl's DNA patterns. Then she jumped back in surprise. "Tenchi!" She called. "What?" He asked. "I don't think she needs our help." Washu said in astonishment. "What do you mean?" Tenchi asked calmly since acting worried and angry was not going to get him anywhere. "She is completely healing herself." Washu continued. "Amazing." Ryoko said from behind. "Yes, and bad." Washu commented. "Bad, why?" Ryoko asked. "Because, only demons can heal so quickly, and that means our two newcomers are demons." Washu said looking back into the stars as if there was an answer to her questions. TO BE CONTINUED... This is the end of chapter five. Stay tuned for chapter six of the Revelations series. I hope you like the new plot. I just had an idea and ran with it. E-mail me on comments or replies you might have on my story. Thank you.