Chapter Eleven - The Crow's Stone
Tsuyu was lost in darkness. She saw everything she's done in her life in what seemed like a flash. She regrets not spending enough time with Tokoyami. But more importantly, she regrets leaving him. But soon, Tsuyu woke up in a bed in some place she doesn't recognize with Tokoyami by her side.
Tsuyu: T....Tokoyami?
Tokoyami: Tsuyu! You're awake!
Tokoyami gives Tsuyu a hug. She soon returned the hug as Shoji and the others soon enter the room.
Jiro: Thank the Gods you're awake!
Shoji: Thought we lost you there!
Stain and Aizawa simply smiled. Tsuyu soon began to wonder where they were.
Tsuyu: What happened? Where are we?
Stain: We were attacked by the Black Riders when we came to shore. The monsters wounded you, but we assisted by the one they call Hawks.
As Stain said that, she noticed that Captain Selkie and Kaminari were nowhere to be seen.
Tsuyu: Where's Captain Selkie and Kaminari?
Jiro: Back in the ship.
But as she said that, the mysterious Hawks enters the room.
Hawks: You have awakened Tsuyu Asui. Now we can begin.
Hearing that caught the former innkeeper off guard. She had never met this man in her entire life.
Tsuyu: How did you.....
Hawks: I have waited centuries for you all. I know of your quest Fumikage Tokoyami. A noble quest of vengeance and redemption against the Blacktongues.
Tokoyami: Then you know what we seek?
Hawk: You seek the Crow's Stone. An artifact of great and ancient power. And the only thing capable of destroying the Blacktongues. Follow me.
Hawks led Tokoyami and his allies through the ancient city. They were in complete awe at the sight of the city.
Jiro: Such a beautiful city!
Hawks: In ancient times, there were once hundreds cities like this. But then All For One launched his campaign of darkness. When the hero All Might defeated him, only the Red Mirror. In time, truth became legend and all knowledge of this place became lost.
Eventually, Hawks led them to a pedestal where Tokoyami saw the Crow's Stone. It was a fist sized stone with a Crow symbol on it.
Hawks: Behold! The Crow's Stone!
Tokoyami: Finally! The end of the Blacktongues is near!
As Tokoyami picked up the Crow's Stone and held it in his hand, Hawks began speaking.
Hawks: Understand the power you hold in your hand. It holds power both great and terrible. There have been those who have been corrupted by it's power.
Tokoyami understood the warnings of Hawks as he took the Crow's Stone. After taking it, he gathers his allies.
Tokoyami: This is it! The tool to help destroy the Blacktongues!
Aizawa: So what now?
Tokoyami: We make our way to Musutafu! Lord Menos's days are numbered! And the Blacktongues as well! I warn you all, this will be a dangerous endeavor. If any of you wish to leave, I will understand.
As Tokoyami's allies thought about it, they all had a chance to leave this journey possibly with their lives.
Shoji: What kind of friend would I be if I left you to face the Blacktongues by yourself?! I'll fight with you till the bitter end!
Jiro: If it weren't for you, I'd be dead! I owe you my life!
Stain: This journey is the opportunity to slay Blacktongues! They are the stain that infests this world! My sword is yours till the end!
Aizawa: Stain is right. The Blacktongues are a blight on justice. It is my sworn duty to fight the injustice of the world!
As they all made their vows, Tokoyami looks to Tsuyu. He walks to her.
Tokoyami: Do you wish to turn back Tsuyu? I would not blame you if you did.
Tsuyu: All my life I've worked at an inn listening to others speak tales of great adventures. I never thought I would ever in all my life find myself in one. But now that I'm here, I've gone too far to turn back now! I want to help you get justice for what happened to you!
Tsuyu then took Tokoyami's hand and he smiled.
Tokoyami: Then it's settled. We go return to the Oki Mariner and make way to Musutafu!
As they prepared to leave with the Crow's Stone, Hawks joined up with them.
Hawks: Your mission is a noble one. Perhaps I, too, may have a part to play in your journey.
Tokoyami: We would be honored to have you by our side. Everyone! To the ship!
As they exited the Red Mirror, they saw Monoma waiting for them.
Monoma: FUMIKAGE TOKOYAMI! I'VE FOUND YOU AT LAST!
Tokoyami: Monoma!
Monoma: This is it! No more tricks! No more Black Riders! No more Blacktongues! Just you and I!
Tokoyami nodded to the others as he pulled out his sword and Monoma did the same.
Tokoyami: You should've run when you had the chance Monoma! I will not let you stop me!
Monoma: So you really found it?! The Crow's Stone! Once I kill you, perhaps I'll take it for myself! No longer will I be forced to follow anyone!
Monoma then lunges at Tokoyami and they engage in a heated sword fight. As the duel intensified, Tokoyami gains the upper hand and disarms Monoma.
Tokoyami: It's over Monoma! You've lost!
Monoma felt humiliation one more. This time, he couldn't bear it and pulled out a dagger and attempted to stab Tokoyami, but he deflects it and thrusts the sword into his chest, killing him. As Monoma fell to the ground, Tokoyami looks to his allies.
Tokoyami: We've lost too much time! To the Oki Mariner!
Tokoyami and his allies soon boarded the Oki Mariner and began their voyage back to Musutafu and end the threat of the Blacktongues once and for all.
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