Fate: Zero to Hero

Chapter 24: Ten shadows part 1



As the group arrived at India Ritsuka, Ciel and Caren were confused why they moved to another country so quick

As they stepped onto Indian soil, Ritsuka glanced around, taking in the vibrant colors and bustling streets. He turned to Aozaki, his brow furrowed with curiosity.

"Why did we move to another country so quickly?" Ritsuka asked, his voice filled with genuine puzzlement.

Aozaki sighed, her expression serious as she looked at Ritsuka. "There are some matters we need to attend to here in India," she explained cryptically. "It's related to our ongoing investigations."

Ciel and Caren exchanged puzzled glances, but before they could ask further questions, Ayato stepped forward. "We have some leads to follow regarding a certain phenomenon," he added, his tone grave. "It's imperative that we investigate it further."

Ritsuka nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. Despite the uncertainty, he trusted in their mission and the guidance of his mentors. With determination in his heart, he prepared himself for the challenges that lay ahead in this new land.

As they go to a hotel as they satal down to take some rest before thing gets out of hand

As they settled into their hotel room, Ritsuka couldn't shake the feeling of unease that hung in the air. He glanced around at his companions, noticing the tension etched on their faces.

"Something doesn't feel right," Ritsuka murmured, voicing his thoughts aloud.

Aozaki nodded in agreement, her expression grim. "We need to stay vigilant. The Ten Shadows are a formidable threat, and we can't afford to underestimate them."

Ciel and Caren exchanged worried glances, realizing the gravity of the situation. Ayato, ever stoic, remained silent, lost in thought.

"We'll need to gather more information," Aozaki continued. "But for now, let's rest and prepare ourselves for what lies ahead."

With a shared nod, the group settled in. As from the other building, the Devin dogs were looking at Ritsuka as they melted into the shadow as They appired into the group room and with our seacond though started to attack

As the divine dogs materialized in the room, Ritsuka and the others sprang into action. Aozaki conjured protective barriers while Ayato readied his weapons. Ciel and Caren chanted holy incantations, channeling their magic to repel the intruders.

Ritsuka, fueled by determination, summoned his Amaterasu flames, the black fire swirling around him ominously. With a focused gaze, he directed the flames towards the divine dogs, aiming to weaken their spectral forms.

The battle raged on, each member of the group contributing their skills and strengths to fend off the relentless attackers. The divine dogs, formidable foes though they were, found themselves facing a determined and well-coordinated team.

Despite the ferocity of the fight, Ritsuka and his companions refused to yield. They fought with unwavering resolve, determined to protect themselves and thwart the sinister intentions of the Ten Shadows.

What the hell. Aozkai said confused. What are these wolf doing here.

As Aozaki activated her puppet, it sprang to life, ready to assist in the battle against the divine dogs. With swift and precise movements, the puppet launched a barrage of attacks, its mechanical limbs striking with precision and force.

Meanwhile, Ritsuka continued to manipulate his Amaterasu flames, weaving them into intricate patterns to ensnare and weaken the divine dogs. His mastery over the flames grew with each passing moment, fueled by his determination to protect his allies.

Ciel and Caren, drawing upon their expertise as members of the Church, unleashed waves of holy energy, imbuing their attacks with sacred power that seared the spectral forms of the divine dogs. Their incantations reverberated through the room, warding off the malevolent presence of the intruders.

Ayato, armed with his arsenal of weapons, moved with fluid grace, striking at the divine dogs with precision and skill. Each blow was calculated, aimed at exploiting weaknesses in their spectral forms and driving them back.

Together, the group fought with a coordinated effort, their combined strength and determination proving to be a formidable force against the divine dogs. But as the battle raged on, they knew that they could not afford to let their guard down, for the Ten Shadows were a powerful and relentless enemy, and they would stop at nothing to achieve their dark goals.

So you really are his descendants. The black wolf said looking at Ritsuka. You really are Karna descent even do your flames are not as pure as his

Ritsuka's eyes narrowed as he faced the black wolf, a surge of defiance coursing through him.

"I may be descended from Karna, but I am my own person," Ritsuka declared, his voice steady with determination. "And my flames may not be as pure as his, but they burn just as brightly, fueled by my own resolve."

With a flick of his wrist, Ritsuka summoned forth his Amaterasu flames, their black tendrils swirling around him like a cloak of darkness. The flames danced with an otherworldly intensity, casting eerie shadows across the room as they enveloped him.

The black wolf growled menacingly, its spectral form flickering as it prepared to lunge at Ritsuka once more. But Ritsuka stood firm, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead, knowing that he would not falter in his quest to protect his friends and uncover the truth behind the mysterious Ten Shadows.

As then he went into his sun dash mode, as he using sun mage craft he made two dagger and actived his mystic eyes

With the power of the sun coursing through him, Ritsuka's form radiated with an ethereal glow, his eyes ablaze with determination as he summoned forth two dazzling daggers of light. With a swift motion, he plunged the daggers into the air, channeling the energy of his sun magecraft to amplify their radiant brilliance.

As he activated his mystic eyes, the world around him seemed to shift, revealing hidden patterns and weaknesses within the fabric of reality. With each strike, Ritsuka honed in on his target with unerring precision, his movements fluid and precise as he danced through the shadows with unparalleled grace.

The black wolf snarled in frustration, its spectral form flickering as Ritsuka's onslaught threatened to overwhelm it. But Ritsuka pressed on, his resolve unwavering as he unleashed a barrage of attacks, determined to banish the darkness that threatened to consume him and his companions.

Take this. Ciel said sending the white wolf flying. What the hell are you

As Ciel unleashed a powerful blast of holy energy, the white wolf was sent hurtling backwards, its form dissipating momentarily before regaining its composure. With a fierce growl, it lunged back into the fray, its movements swift and agile as it sought to counter Ciel's onslaught.

"I am but a harbinger of darkness," the white wolf snarled, its voice echoing with an otherworldly resonance. "The shadows that lurk within your soul, the darkness that haunts your dreams—I am all that and more."

But Ciel was undeterred, her resolve unshaken as she continued to channel her divine powers, pushing back against the encroaching darkness with unwavering faith. With each strike, she sought to purify the shadows that threatened to engulf them, her determination serving as a beacon of hope in the face of adversity.

As then everyine heard a stap as they saw Ritsuka had cut his knife through to the black wolf.

I see. The white wolf said. You tamed us.

As then the Devin dogs turned into Shadow as then went to Ritsuka skin as on his left arm a face of dog is shown, in Ritsuka the black dog spoke.

Congratulations boy. The black dog did. You have tamed the first of the ten shadows

As the shadow of the black dog merged with Ritsuka's arm, a strange sensation washed over him, as if a newfound power had taken root within his very being. With a mixture of apprehension and curiosity, he gazed down at the mark that now adorned his arm, the face of the dog staring back at him with an intensity that sent shivers down his spine.

"What... what just happened?" Ritsuka murmured, his voice tinged with disbelief.

"You have taken the first step on a path fraught with danger," the black dog spoke, its voice echoing in Ritsuka's mind. "But fear not, for I shall be by your side, guiding you through the trials that lie ahead."

What the hell happened. Aozaki said looking at Ritsuka. what just happened kid

Ritsuka glanced up at Aozaki, his expression a mix of awe and uncertainty. "I... I'm not entirely sure," he admitted, his voice tinged with disbelief. "But it seems that I've somehow gained the allegiance of this... creature."

He gestured to the mark on his arm, the face of the dog still visible, albeit faintly. "It called itself one of the ten shadows. It said I've 'tamed' it," Ritsuka explained, struggling to make sense of the surreal experience.

Aozaki's brows furrowed in concern as she studied the mark. "This is unexpected," she murmured, her mind racing with possibilities. "We'll need to investigate further to understand the full extent of this... connection."

With a nod of agreement, Ritsuka braced himself for the journey ahead, knowing that his encounter with the ten shadows marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life, one filled with challenges and mysteries yet to be unraveled.

Would you look at that. Ayato said the things that we were looking for just came to us in silver plate aozkai

Aozaki nodded, her eyes narrowing in determination. "Indeed," she replied, her tone resolute. "We must proceed with caution, but this presents us with an opportunity to delve deeper into the mystery surrounding the ten shadows."

Turning to Ritsuka, she added, "You've proven yourself capable, but we must remain vigilant. This may only be the beginning of a much larger confrontation."

Ritsuka nodded solemnly, steeling himself for the challenges that lay ahead. With the ten shadows now a tangible threat, their journey had taken on a new sense of urgency, and they would need to be prepared for whatever dangers awaited them.

Ok um can someone explain. Ciel siad Ayato and Aozaki. You're making the kid confused and we are confused our self what hell are the ten shadow

Ayato exchanged a glance with Aozaki before speaking. "The Ten Shadows are ancient entities of great power and malevolence. They are said to embody darkness and chaos, and their origins are shrouded in mystery. Each Shadow possesses unique abilities and characteristics, making them formidable adversaries."

Aozaki nodded in agreement. "Throughout history, they have wreaked havoc and destruction wherever they appear. Our mission is to uncover their true nature and put an end to their threat before they can unleash further chaos upon the world."

Ritsuka listened intently, his mind racing with questions. "But why are they targeting me?" he asked, his voice tinged with concern.

"That, my dear boy, is a question we must seek to answer," Aozaki replied, her expression grave. "But for now, we must focus on understanding their motives and finding a way to stop them."

As the gravity of their situation settled over them, the group braced themselves for the challenges that lay ahead, knowing that their journey was far from over.

Will to asnwer you. Ayato said to Ritsuka. The hero Karna was mentioned with them all the time seeing how your his descendants makes sense

Ritsuka nodded, absorbing the information. "I see... So this curse that affects me, it's connected to Karna and these Ten Shadows."

Ayato nodded solemnly. "Exactly. It seems that you are intricately linked to this ancient conflict, whether you like it or not."

Ciel chimed in, her expression serious. "We'll need to delve deeper into this mystery and uncover the truth behind these Shadows and their connection to Karna. But for now, we must remain vigilant and prepare for whatever challenges lie ahead."

With determination in their hearts, the group resolved to confront this new threat head-on, knowing that the fate of the world rested in their hands.

As back in the mountains were the Devin dog came from two other chain broke coming out was red bird with lighting coming out it's body this one was Nue the seacond of the ten shadow as from the other chained came out a frog with wing as more smaller version also came with it this was Toad the third of the then Shadow as they both looked at eachother and went to find Ritsuka

As Nue and Toad emerged from their chains, a sense of foreboding spread through the mountains. These ancient beings, once sealed away, were now free to roam the world once more. With their sights set on Ritsuka, they wasted no time in seeking him out, their primal instincts driving them forward.

Meanwhile, unaware of the impending danger, Ritsuka and the group continued their journey, their minds occupied with thoughts of the mysteries they had just encountered. Little did they know that the shadows of the past were closing in on them, ready to unleash their power upon the world once more.

As they were in car driving.

Listen we don't have much time. Ayato said to everyone. So we much do as much as we can

As then a lighting attack hits there car as eveyrone get sent flying, as then more lighting started to attack them.

Is that a bird? Aozkai said looking at Nue as then Something grabber her arm. Is that fucking frog with wings

As chaos erupted around them, the group found themselves under attack by the unleashed power of Nue and Toad. Lightning crackled through the air, striking their vehicle and sending them tumbling. Aozaki's shocked cry echoed as Toad's grasp tightened around her arm, its strange wings fluttering menacingly.

With adrenaline coursing through their veins, the group scrambled to regroup and defend themselves against the onslaught of the awakened ten shadows. With each passing moment, the true extent of their danger became clearer, and they knew they had to act swiftly to survive.

Master call us. The white wolf said to Ritsuka. No time just do it

To be continued

Hope everyone likes this Ch and gives me power stones as our army keeps growing, anyway I chose to make some of the ten shadows talk because it is easy that way


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