Previously on Seven Rings of Hell, as Kimura is going start his third day of training, what was Sendou doing? This chapter will explore what happened...
{It cuts to Sendou and Tokito flying through the city}
Sendou: (carrying Tokito as he flies with his Phoenix wings) I swear when I see Ichiro I'll!!
Tokito: No... Don't say that Sendou, doing that isn't you... So let's just focus only on the mission and no outside influence okay?
Sendou: Okay, I'll keep it cool... (as he tries to hide but his eyes are still filled with dark intent)
Tokito: Sendou... I have something I have to get off my chest...
Sendou: What is it?
Tokito: (her voice beings to tremble) Do you remember anything from the time you fused with Ichiro?
Sendou: No I don't , I only remember the match with Satarou... All those other days is a blur...
Tokito: Well let me refresh your memory... When you were fused with him... It's like you became, a different person than the man I grew up with... It was like you were blinded by power... You treat everyone around you like shit... Even me...
Sendou: Wait I did something to you?!
Tokito: That entire week... You kept talking to me like I was some cheap object... (as a single tear drop falls from her eye) Then... That Friday... It was prom, you wanted me to be your date... We went together... But you... kept forcing yourself on me... Treating me like I didn't have a choice them you took me to your room... You tried to have your way with me... If I didn't run away... Things would be different...
Sendou: (he hears this is in awe and anger seeing Tokito cry) I... I'm so sorry, you didn't deserve to go through that... I wasn't in control...
Tokito: I know you didn't have control... I had to bring it up... Because it was eating me up inside... I thought you were different but your not... Your like all the others you don't see me you just see my body... (as she becomes more distant her words cutting deep)
Sendou: No... I know what your thinking and I understand why you would think that. But Tokito I would never use you for your body. That guy that did that to you wasn't me it was him!!
Tokito: There a saying "A drunk mans thoughts are the truest desire of the heart." You were in a state were you weren't hiding it anymore... You showed me your true intent...
Sendou: No... Tokito I wouldn't do that. Look into my eyes... Does it seem like I would ever harm you on purpose? (As he lands on a rooftop and tries to plea his case)
{But Tokito keeps moving away , all Sendou's words fall on deaf ears}
Tokito: I know that you and Ichiro are two different people... But I just can't trust you... There isn't anything you can say that will change this... I just need some space... After this mission we should just be friends... (as she internally shields herself from anyone hurting her)
Sendou: I understand I've had my trust broken and I've pushed people away... You don't have to let me in... Just understand... I am not like the other guys... I am here to stay... I'll be one the that's gonna last... I care for you... And only you... (his words pure, no sugar coating just honest words)
{But they come to no avail}
Tokito: I sense Ichiro over there... Let's get this over with...
{Tokito reluctantly gets on with Sendou completely giving him the cold shoulder}
Sendou: I know this feeling... It's him!! (As he spots Ichiro in a alleyway) What I'd he doing?
{Ichiro in the dimly lit alleyway choking the life out of a innocent woman}
Victim: Please... Let me go!! I don't want to be your girlfriend!!
Ichiro: Unfortunately baby girl. I'm not giving you a choice... It's either you become my girl or I kill you slowly... (He whispers menacingly into her ear)
Victim: I don't want either!! Somebody help me!! Please... (as Ichiro squeezes her throat) Help...
Ichiro: Your cries are so cute... I'll definitely have fun with you!! (As he opens his mouth to reveal the rows of sharp teeth , his long tongue licks her face) Delicious!!
{Sendou without a single second of hesitation swoops in a kicks Ichiro upside the head}
Sendou: You... You monster!! (His aura surges as his breath turns ragged as his rage is exploding) How can you lay your dirty hand on a precious woman like her and Tokito... I swear... I will make you pay!!! (He roars his voice filled with vicious intent)
{Tokito helps the innocent woman}
Tokito: Your free now, go!
Victim: (in tears of joy) Thank you!! May God bless you and your boyfriend. (As she runs for her life)
Tokito: [Boyfriend...] (as she looks over to Sendou's back) [He really is not like him... But let's see how this unfolds.] (She stands behind the dustbin watching)
{As it shows Sendou losing more and more control}
Sendou: You better say your prayers coz your not gonna live to take another life!!
Ichiro: Wow there boy... You forget who's stronger here?! (As that overconfident frustrates Sendou)
Sendou: Your voice annoys me!!
Ichiro: Oh is that so? What you gonna do about it boy! Come at me with those weakling punches?! Come on (as he taunts him) Give me your best shot.
{Sendou without thought or hesitation rushes in blinded by rage}
Sendou: Take this!! (As he throws a wide smash uppercut that knocks Ichiro back into the wall) Rahh!! (As he follows up delivering deadly blows filled with pure rage each blow representing everything he hates about Ichiro and he stops holding back going with full intent to kill him)
Ichiro: You done?
Sendou: (as he's run out of steam his breath faint hus eyes blurry) I... I'm not done yet... (as he throws one last punch but there's no power behind it)
Ichiro: Your done... (as he grabs his left fist) I gotta say you have gotten stronger but your rage blunted your punches. (As he crushes his hand) You need me... And you know it!! (As he stares into his soul reminding him of their power together)
Sendou: Rgh... No I'll never return to you!! Your the worst part of me... I'll never go back to that!! (His eyes burn through all those memories of when they were fused)
Ichiro: I knew you were gonna be a fool... I'll just show you how weak you really are. Your not gonna be able to protect her. (As he smiles looking at Tokito)
{Ichiro dashes Straight towards Tokito}
Ichiro: Hey baby I missed ya!! (Haunting words referring to that fateful night) You shouldn't have ran away, you missed out on some fun!!
Tokito: (she tries to fight back) Get away you monster!! (But her water blasts don't even make Ichiro flinch)
Ichiro: That's refreshing, I was thirsty!! (As he licks his lips as he's about to strike her)
{But Sendou comes in last second}
Sendou: I won't let you lay a finger on her ever again!! (As he punches Ichiro back)
Tokito: Sendou we have to work together.
Sendou: Tokito no , you'll get hurt and that's the last thing I want! (As he stands Infront of her , not some guy that uses her but a man that wants to protect her) I will protect you Tokito... (as he looks back at her)
{Tokito blushes looking into his eyes as his intent is pure}
Tokito: [Wow... He knows he isn't a match for him but he still does it to protect me... That's amazing...] (as her eyes glow staring at Sendou's back)
Sendou: [No matter what... I won't let him have his way... The way how he used my body too... Force himself onto her... It truly is unforgivable... If I lose to him...] (as he takes his stance) [Then I can't call myself a man!!] (As his eyes burn bright and his aura surges not blinded by rage but filled with righteous conviction)
{As Sendou stares down Ichiro the rematch of the century}
Sendou: This won't be as easy as you think!!
Ichiro: Oh you think by taking a stance changes anything? Last chance... If you let me have her, I might let you use my strength again.
Sendou: Never... (as he steps forward completely protecting Tokito) I wouldn't trade her for the world.
Tokito: (cracks a smile at his words) [He really puts my value above the one thing he desires most... This is true strength...]
Ichiro: Your mushy words make me want to puke!! (As his eyes spiral dark then turn white) Your dead... (as he dashes in)
Sendou: That's my line!! (As he matches him)
{They clash forearms staring deep into each other's eyes}
Sendou: I will take you down!!
Ichiro: Yeah right!! (He throws a fast left)
Sendou: [Remember what I learnt!!] (As he weaves the left) [And puts heart behind it!!] (As he lands a powerful right counter that buckles Ichiro's knees)
Ichiro: You little shit!! (As the punches power was strong, it dislocated his jaw) That's a good punch but not enough to beat me!! (As he retaliates with another punch)
{It lands but it's blocked by Sendou}
Sendou: (shows his face as his nose is bleeding) [Yup he's as strong as I remembered... But] (as he lands a clean left hook and right uppercut) [I'm not backing down!!]
{This blow makes Ichiro stumble}
Ichiro: [There's just no way a mortal like him will take me down!!] (As he roars landing a devastating punch on Sendou's face)
{The punch was so vicious it knocked Sendou into a wall}
Tokito: Sendou!!
{But Ichiro turns his attention to her}
Ichiro: You have bigger problem to worry about... (as he begins walking to her menacingly)
Tokito: Stay back!! (As she tries her best with her strongest water attacks but they all do nothing to him)
Ichiro: That tickles!! I love it when they fight back... (as his voice is filled with malicious intent)
{Tokito steps back in fear and she trips and strains her ankle}
Tokito: ow!!
Ichiro: Oh that's nothing compared to what I'm going to do. (As he grabs her by the throat and pins her into the wall) All I need is to regain my strength by eating you so that I can kill your boyfriend!! (As he opens his massive jaw and he almost takes a bite of her)
{Sendou appears and takes the hit for her as Ichiro sinks his jaws into Sendou's right shoulder}
Ichiro: You fool!! Why would waste your breath on her?!
Sendou: Because... She's what matters most to me!! (As he lights his blood on fire forcing Ichiro back) I would... do anything for her... (as he can barely move his right arm anymore but he still stands as her protector) I would die for her!!
{Tokito's heart skips a beat hearing this}
Tokito: (as she gasps) [Sendou...] (as a single tear drop falls from her eye) [What a righteous soul...]
{Sendou stands his legs feel like lead, he's losing blood fast, his vision blurry, but his feet are planted 10 toes down with no intention of running}
Sendou: I am... Not backing down!!
Ichiro: [This damn brat... I hate to admit but I really needed to refuel, I'm barely able to keep up the appearance but his punches did a number on me...] (as his knee shakes and his breath turns heavy)
{This is the final struggle}
Sendou: Take this!! (He draws the last of his strength and exchanges blows with Ichiro in close combat)
{It's ab even exchange as both side's strength is fading fast}
Ichiro: Die already!! (Putting everything he had into his last punch)
{But Sendou spins his neck and neutralizes the punch}
Sendou: [I only have enough left for one last punch!!] (As he steps back and changes his stance to a southpaw , pulls all the strength he has left to his right fist) Take This!! (As he sends Ichiro flying with his iconic Smash uppercut)
Ichiro: Damn you!! I'll be back for you, know your days are numbered!! (As he slips through the crack in the ground)
Sendou: Get back here!! (As he was about to go to the crack)
{Tokito puts her hand on his shoulder}
Tokito: It's not worth it... Let go of that anger...
Sendou: (takes a sigh of relief as he finally won, he beat the demons inside himself) I'm just glad your okay.
Tokito: Don't worry about me , look at your injuries. We need to get you to the house quick.
Sendou: It's alright , my healing factor will fix this in no time. (He notices Tokito's limping) What happened to your ankle?
Tokito: I just sprained it in the fight, it's nothing much.
{Sendou puts his hand on her shoulder}
Sendou: Then I'll give you a piggyback ride like old times!
Tokito: But your injuries, whatever let's do it!
{As she climbs onto his back}
Tokito: Thank you for having my back there... (she kisses him on the cheek) I really appreciate it...
{As she blushes and falls asleep on his back}
Sendou: [She's so cute when she's asleep... I swear... God gave me an angle through her. Shes really might be the one for me...] (as he smiles he tries to enjoy the walk) [I completely forgot that my legs are dead!! My healing only happens if I'm not fighting...] (as he quickly rushes home) Finally we made it!!
{As he collapses onto his bed, as they sleep Tokito wraps around Sendou's right arm, the same one he used to protect her}
Tokito: [I feel so safe with him...]
{As it cuts to morning}
Sendou: I feel good as new!!
Tokito: Morning.
Sendou: Morning.
{Sendou realizes she's gripping his arm and she reluctantly steps back}
Sendou: This is awkward.
Tokito: Yeah... So... What are we? (As she blushes looking away)
Sendou: I really don't know yet... But let's just call it friends. (As he smiles at her knowing what they have runs deeper than just friendship)
Tokito: Yeah sure.
{As they hug}
It cuts to black
To be continued!!