Dave Taylor CYBER CITY OEDO 808/VAMPIRE HUNTER D CROSSOVER ------------------------------------------------- Demon Hour ---------- A story by Dave Taylor Prologue -------- ODEO - Friday night - 23:36 This story is set in the distant future when mutants and demons live with humans and cyborgs. These creatures of terror roam the night streets in search of flesh and blood. The cyber police (criminals given the job of exterminating the most dangerous criminals in return for shorter sentences) are forced to track down and exterminate these demons. However someone else has been killing them off, but despite doing the city a favour, this person is wanted for murder. Darkness covered Oedo, blackness was everywhere. The only light to be seen was that of the moon and stars, and the occasional street lamp or dim light from one of the many buildings of steel and glass. The moon was full tonight, the demons would be out, and out for blood. The only people out when the moon is full are cyber police patrolling the streets and the drunks with no home. >From a high rooftop a shadowy figure gazed down on the city, surveying the demons scuttling around. The figure was about six feet tall, it wore a wide brimmed hat that covered most of its' head. The figure was dressed almost entirely in black except the blue collar of its' jacket that covered its mouth. The person was carrying a long sword that was slung over its back. The figure stood up and walked across the rooftop towards a ladder leading to the street fifteen stories below. Then it stopped and looked over the side of the building. Then it looked up and smiled to its self. The sight it saw was a demon walking slowly down the alleyway at street level. The person knew the demon and wanted some information. The figure stepped onto the ladder and began to climb down. The demon heard a noise, and looked up. He saw the figure climbing down the ladder, With this he started to run. He shadowy figure stopped and saw the demon running. With that the figure let go of the ladder and jumped. The person plummeted towards the ground. Then it spread its arms, which opened its cloak. Now the figure floated to the ground. It rolled forward on landing, and then stood up and ran after the demon. The creature looked behind it and on seeing the figure land it quickened its pace. But it was too late the figure was almost upon him. The figure drew its sword and slashed at the demon. The creature cried out in pain and fell to the ground. The figure slowly walked towards the demon. The demon slowly rose to its feet and lashed out at the figure, and slashed it with his claws. The figure stepped back and gritted its teeth. Then it took another swipe at the demon with its curved sword, this time it struck the creature on the leg. Once again the demon fell. Dark Figure> Where is the ritual being held? The dark figure was a man. The creature didn't answer and slowly backed off . He man kicked it in the chest knocking the monster over, into a metal trashcan. Dark Figure> Where is the ritual being held? Answer me. Creature> I don't know. (the creature moaned) Dark Figure> Who is your master? Creature> Count Schleefen Dark Figure> Where is he? Creature> In the sewers. The man then lifted his sword above his head and then slashed at the demon cutting it in two. Blood splattered the alleyway, pieces of demon flesh clung to the wall. Then the figure dipped his gloved finger into the monsters blood, and written something on the wall. He made slashing strokes against the wall. Then suddenly he heard footsteps rushing towards him, he quickly looked behind him, he could see two men running towards him. Jumped into the air and then, once again spread his cape and soared into the air. The two men (who were police officers) stopped and looked up. All they saw was the dark figure disappearing into the moonlight. Then they looked at the scene in front of them, the mutilated creature's body and the blood on the walls. The one of them turned his torch on and shined it where the figure had been putting the blood on the wall. Police officer 1> It's him again. Tell headquarters we've got another one. They ran back down the alley towards their car, they climbed in and radioed the police station. What they had seen on the wall, written in the creature's blood, was a large letter 'D' Part 1 - The Shadow Awakes -------------------------- ODEO - Saturday Morning - 02:28 Officer Sen Goku was lying on his bed in his apartment, he was asleep and in the middle of a nightmare. FADE OUT TO DREAM The room was filled with a thick grey smoke. Sen Goku was walking towards a large door. Then he stopped he unzipped his pocket and felt inside. Yeah it's still there, he thought. He gripped the pistol tightly and opened the door with his hand. He was now in a long corridor, at the far end there was an elevator. He walked towards it and pressed the button to bring the lift up. He waited for a few minutes then the elevator arrived. He stepped inside and pressed the button for the basement. The lift slowly descended. All I have to do is put one bullet in his brain and the job is done, he thought. He looked at the digital display to his left. Nearly there he thought. The lift came to a grinding halt. The door opened and he stepped out. In front of Sen Goku there was a large metal table and at the far end there he was, the man Sen Goku had to kill. He was the head of a large crime syndicate, who killed his friend and now it was pay back time. Once this man was dead he would have to flee the country. A few of the police are in the pay of this man, and Sen Goku would soon be dead if he didn't get out of there fast. Sen Goku> I have the stuff you asked for, now where's my money. Gang Leader> Where's the stuff first. Sen Goku> In the boot of my car. Fifty million in bonds and twenty million in stolen cyber weapons. Gang Leader> Let's go and get them shall we. The gang leader stood up and walked around the table to where Sen Goku was standing. He was followed by two armed guards who stood at either side of him. Shit, this is going to be difficult, he thought. They walked towards the lift and climbed in it. Sen Goku pressed the button for the ground floor. The door closed at the lift descended. I know, I'll open the boot of the car, and blow the fuckers brains out with a plasma rifle. The lift stopped and they all stepped out. They were in a large room with a reception to their left. Ahead of them there was a row of glass doors. The four men walked out of the building and onto the main street. Sen Goku's car was parked about ten metres away from the entrance. The men walked over to the car. Sen Goku removed his keys from his other pocket and slowly opened the boot of the car. He looked at the two bodyguards, they were both looking away from him. He removed a plasma rifle from the car and quickly aimed it at them. One pull of the trigger and bye, bye guards. A brilliant beam of blue light emerged from the tip of the barrel. It hit the first of the guards on the arm, melting it instantly. The guard fell to the floor and violently screamed in pain, blood gushed all over the street. All that was left of the guards arm was a mass of shrivelled up flesh with blood dripping from it. Sen Goku then aimed at the second guard and pulled the trigger again this time vaporising the target. Sen Goku> So you motherfucker, now you're going to pay for the death of my friend you cocksucker. He levelled the gun at the gang leader and for a final time pulled the trigger, this time the beam hit him right in the chest. The man exploded, sending a shower of blood and guts into the air. Pink liquid sprayed all over Sen Goku's car and the rest street. Sen Goku> Ohh crap, I just had my car cleaned. Then he heard a siren and looked down the street, he could the cops speeding down the street. He threw the gun on the floor, slammed the boot of his car shut, jumped into the drivers seat and speeded down the road with the cops in pursuit. Sen Goku> Oh shit this is all I fucking need. He was driving like a maniac, so were the police. Ahead there was a set of traffic lights, they were on red. But nonetheless he still continued at the same speed of 100mph. Then on the police load speaker he heard. Police officer> Stop now, or we'll be forced to shoot!!. Sen Goku> Fuck you!! The police officer in the passengers wound his window, and stuck out a huge machine gun. He aimed the red sighting dot on one of Sen Goku's tyres. He took aim and pulled the trigger. The bullet shot out of the barrel and straight past the tyre. The officer took aim again, this time the bullet hit. Sen Goku lost control of the car and went out of control. The car swerved and crashed into a huge pile of metal canisters. Luckily the airbag saved Sen Goku. Dazed he climbed out of the car. The police car stopped behind him. The door opened and the police officer climbed out pointing the gun at Sen Goku's head. Police Officer> Move and you die!! The other police officer climbed out of the car and cuffed Sen Goku. FADE OUT TO TRIAL Judge> You have been sentenced to a suspended sentence of 375 years for Murder A-52,A76 Assault, Unlawful possession of cyber weapons Traffic Violations in Cyber City Disturbing the peace in Cyber City Endangering public welfare in Cyber City Forgery of currency, bonds and data World Computer Fraud Breaking Database Law Resisting Arrest Trial adjourned FADE OUT TO REALITY Sen Goku awake with a start, he climbed out of his bed and walked into the kitchen. He looked at the clock on the wall. The time was 02:42. The alarm on his collar went off. He pressed the communication button and spoke. Sen Goku> Yeah what's up. Hasegawa> Get your ass down to the station now, there's been another murder. Sen Goku> Shit!! Yeah I'll be there as soon as possible. Hasegawa> Right, just get here quick. The collar beeped to signal the end of the transmission. Sen Goku> Motherfucker. He walked into the bathroom and showered, then he changed into his uniform. Then he walked out of the apartment. He walked over to a large glass elevator. He pressed the button and waited for the lift to arrive at his floor. He reached up to his throat and felt at the collar around his neck. He growled as he felt at the collar. There must be someway to get rid of this fucking thing. The lift reached his floor, the glass doors slide open. Sen Goku pressed the button for the basement. The elevator slowly travelled down the lift shaft. He gazed out at the floors going by. He thought of what he could do if he got rid of that damn collar. Hasegawa would burn in hell. The lift slowly stopped at his floor. The doors opened and he stepped out. The air was cold in the basement. It wasn't really a basement, it was actually an underground car-park. He looked around and then saw his car. He walked over to it, turned the alarm off, opened the door and climbed in. He placed the key in the ignition. He turned the key and started the engine. The dashboard lit up and the headlamps illuminated the packing lot. He reversed out of his parking space and tore out of the car park at high speed. The city was now brightly lit, with bright lights beaming from the blazing neon topped buildings. The street lamps were bright, shining many different colours. Ahead Sen Goku could see the bridge leading over to the other side of the city. The light above the bridge turned to stop and the bridge started to raise. He hit the accelerator and speeded up and over the bridge. He glided through the air and then hit the other side with an almighty thump. He just laughed and speed towards police headquarters which he could see in the distance. He looked at the in car radar to see if there were any other cars around. Luckily there weren't so he continued driving at 130 mph. He could see the police station clearly now so he slowed down to a moderate 75 mph. Then he skidded to a halt outside. He turned the engine off. The car went dark. He remove the key and stepped out of the car. He shut the door and ran up the metal steps in front of him. He looked at his watch, the time was 03:04. Christ, Hasegawa would be having a fit. He didn't care thought. Sen Goku just walked through the main entrance and over to the elevator. It was waiting for him. Benten and Gogul were waiting for him. Benten> Hurry up you're late. Sen Goku> Well I couldn't be fucked getting out of bed. Gogul> Hasegawa will blow all our fucking heads off, if we don't get there soon. They entered the lift and Benten pressed the button for the seventeenth floor. The lift was much quicker than the one in Sen Goku's apartment block. They reached the floor in seconds. The door slide open and they stepped out. At the end of the room, they could see Hasegawa sat behind his desk with Varsas stood in front of him. Hasegawa > You're late gentlemen. Sen Goku> Well sue us. Varsas> There has been another murder of a demon, once again a letter D was found at the scene written in the creatures blood. Gogul> Any idea who the stiff was. Varsas> No, but he carried the mark of Count Schleefen. Hasegawa> I recommend you go and pay the count a visit. Sen Goku> You mean we have to go crawling through that shit hole of a sewer. Hasegawa> Well scum like you are suited to that. Sen Goku> You would be suited to it then. Hasegawa> Amusing, now just get on with your job, you have fifteen hours to come up with something or you'll be buried in two separate graves. The three men left the room, via the elevator. The lift door slowly closed behind them. Sen Goku> Fucking cocksucker, one day I'll kill that bastard. Benten> Calm down, one day you may just get the chance. Sen Goku> What the fuck's that supposed to mean Benten> Tell him Gogul. Gogul> A contact of mine has found a way of removing these collars. A safe way, not like last time.* Sen Goku> Let's go for it. Gogul> There's a price. Sen Goku> What? Benten> 50,000,000 Sen Goku> Shit, where do we get that kind of money. Gogul> Steel some data and sell it or forge something. Like we used to. Sen Goku> Let's go for it. Benten> We still have to get on with this case, or else we lose are heads. Gogul> Yeah, we'll have to figure out how to solve this case and get the money. The lift door opened and they stepped out. They walked towards the main door. They stepped outside and Sen Goku unlocked the car door. They climbed in and drove down the main road. Benten> Gogul use the car computer to locate where Count Schleefen's hideout is. Gogul hammers away at the keyboard on the in-car computer. Within a few seconds he finds the whereabouts of the hideout. Gogul> Two blocks east from here. Sen Goku> Okay, lets move. Within a minute they the street. They climbed out of the car. They looked around for a manhole. Then they found one in the middle of the road. Benten> Okay you first. Sen Goku> Fuck that. Gogul lifts the manhole and climbs down into the sewer. The other two followed. The sewer was dark and smelled of urine. The three men climbed slowly down the ladder. They could hear the water flowing below them. When they reached the bottom of the ladder, Benten removed a toach from his belt and shined it around. Ahead of them the tunnel continued for as far as they could see, it was just the same behind. They stood and listened, they could here very faint voices in the distance ahead of them. They walked down the passage towards the sounds. They sloshed through the water, it soaked into their uniforms. They could here rats scuttling around them. In the distance they could see a very faint light. Gogul removed a a pair of night vision goggles from a pouch on his belt. He placed them to his eyes to see what the faint light was. He could just about see a chamber at the end of the passage, with a few creatures walking about. ********************************************************* Meanwhile also in the sewers, D was stalking around searching for someone. That someone was the Count. He walked slowly down the dark muddy corridor. Using his night vision he could see everything. He heard a noise somewhere around him. He could heard the water moving. He stopped to make sure he wasn't hearing his own movement. He wasn't, he drew he sword and looked around. Behind him the water moved more, faster this time. He saw a demon dived towards him. He swiped at it with his sword, he sliced it clean it two. The Count must have sensed my presence, D thought. Ahead he could see a faint light. He hurried down the passageway and entered the chamber. It was large and circular. There were two doors leading into the room, the one he had entered through and another one. The room was illuminated by many torches hanging from various parts of the wall. In between the two doors there was a large chair with a demon stood on either side. Seated in the chair was the count himself. Above the count there was a manhole. D would kill the Count if he needed to, he would just escape. Count> So you have arrived. D> Where is the ritual being held. Count> I'm afraid I can't tell you that. D> Tell me!! Count> Guards!! The two guards rushed forwards to attack D, they drew their weapons and slashed at him but they couldn't hit him. He was too quick for them, jumping and diving to avoid them. Then with one lightning slash he caught both of the guards severing their limbs, splattering their blood over the walls and letting mix with the murky water. D> Next time choose more useful guards. The Count stood up and jumped into the air. He grabbed hold of the bottom of the manhole with one hand. He grabbed a piece of metal pipe protruding from the roof with the other. He pushed the manhole away and climbed out of the sewer with D slashing at his feet. The three cyber cops on seeing all this bloodshed quickly ran into the chamber. Sen Goku drew his gun and pointed it at D. The other two also drew their weapons. Benten shined his torch at D. D didn't move. The air was cold and mist rolled in through the manhole. Everyone was silent. Sen Goku> Move and you die! End of part one -------------- *See Cyber City Odeo 808 part 2 Psychic Trooper (UK title, anime) Released by Manga Video. Any comments, suggestions, ideas, etc... please E-mail me. If you think it's shit then tell me anyway. Thanks.