Wonder licked the blood off of his hands slowly. He stood up and looked over the mass number of bodies laying on the floor. "Savages. Life…is a beautiful gift. You all just made it harder." Wonder sighed.
Wonder sat down and locked eyes with..Brian.
"I…can make you a deal you couldn't possibly refuse, Wonder." Brian said in a shaky voice.
"Oh?" Wonder purred.
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Jerome and Bane were having an intense standoff. Both their aura clashed together, creating high speed winds. "You two are being ridiculous!"
"THIS DOES NOT CONCERN YOU!!" Bane yelled.
"Don't talk to her like that." Jerome spat back.
"You have all of these fine folk waiting to be saved. Yet, you wanna leave? Don't make me laugh, Akie!! We three are the only warriors here. Don't you think for a second that I'd let you walk away." Bane yelled.
Before Jerome could say anything, hundreds of aircraft's fell from the sky and shot missile-like machinary at everyone. Aubrie closed her eyes quickly. "Reaper!!" Jerome yelled.
"Cosmic shield!!" Bane yelled.
The massive reaper covered over everyone. Bane's ability surrounded the reaper, creating almost the perfect barrier. Hundreds of creatures spawned out of what seemed nowhere. Aubrie acted quickly. She pulled out her pink sword, her pink aura also flared to life. (Reaper attack: Soul crushing field!)
For only a second, the entire area was nothing but pure aura. Pure pink aura fluttered around the area. Jerome and Bane were shocked to see all the creatures that appeared out of nowhere,dead in less then second. Jerome released his reaper. The ground began to vibrate as it cracked open. A creature with brown skin that looked like rock, brown hair, bright green eyes, and two large horns emerged from the ground. "My beautiful prey! I've waited so long to finally eat-"
Without any warning or time wasted, Aubrie sliced the creature's head off immediately. "Fast little child." Bane murmured under his breath. Aubrie looked back wand watched the body fall to the ground. Jerome released his reaper. "We don't have time to argue. We have to hurry and look for-" Jerome couldn't believe his eyes. Jerome put his hands on Bane's shoulder, trying to move him out of the way. Bane barley moved, as a very long sword sliced the left side of his face. The aura from the sword was purple and red. It shot a straight burst of energy that shot through the crowd of people, killing some on impact. Jerome had put aura around his hand so he could grab the blade. A man around his height was wielding the long sword. "You're an akie…I've never seen you around." Jerome said, his arm shaking, trying to fend the man's strength off. The man looked down at Jerome with a bored expression on his face. "These frightened looking creatures…you dare stop my attack?" The man asked.
Jerome gave the man a confused look. "The hell are you talking about?! You came here and-"
The man was now standing near Aubrie. (S-so fast! I didn't even see him move.) Jerome still had the man's sword in his hand. Jerome faced him. The man placed his hand around Aubrie's neck. "If you hurt her, I'll kill you where you stand!" Jerome threatened. The man squinted his eyes slightly. "Kill me where I stand, huh? What…is your name?" The man asked Aubrie. Aubrie hesitated. But the words finally uttered out. "Aubrie Soul."
"Soul? I've heard that name…somewhere." The man sighed.
"Hey, I'm the one who's talking!! Let go of her!" Jerome said. The man now tilted his head slightly. The man let out a sigh. "I suppose you want to fight to protect the humans, huh?" The man asked.
Jerome pulled out his purple sword and took a fighting stance. "What a waste." The man said. The man let go of Aubrie and took one step towards Jerome. The man vanished. Jerome could feel a slight movement of wind behind him. He turned his head…to see everyone that followed him and Bane completely ripped apart. The man stood over the bodies and slowly walked towards Jerome. "You…you bastard!!!" Jerome yelled. Jerome flew at the man, his sword tight at his side. The man opened his mouth to say something. Jerome's heart dropped when he could hear the man say: "reaper attack: Midnight slaughter realm." The man said in a calm, but deadly voice. Almost like he was glad to show off his ability.
An all black reaper emerged around the man. Darkness consumed the rocky terrain area. "A reaper?!" Jerome gasped. Jerome could see all the souls from the dead being absorbed into the man's body. Suddenly, the darkness disappeared.
Jerome clutched onto his sword tightly. "What…what did you do?!" Jerome asked. The man raised his hand and pointed at Jerome. "Look down." The man said.
Jerome lowered his head to see hundreds of slashes on his body. "Tsk. Don't you dare underestimate me!!" Jerome yelled out. "Hmph. I'm surprised you were able to tank my slashes. You might…just possibly…entertain me." The man said with a small smirk across his face.
*****
All over the land…people and objects continued falling. Most of the people who fell were already getting into some altercations from the war. Others like Jade haven't even seen anything yet. Wonder's army was expanding quickly.
This is what they called: the outer zone. Adisa knew Wonder's army was gonna have a starting point. The outer zone is the safest place for a short amount of time. It was supposed to be a place for portal users or support-type warriors. Being that Wonder had dropped everyone in different locations, communicating was almost impossible. Wonder knows everyone's abilities. Which is why…Wonder decided to let the true strongest amongst his beast key loose. Wonder had opened a portal…high into the sky.
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Elizabeth, Flow, all of the frost clan, Colt, Widow, Onbeperk and Jack all fell from the massive black hole in the sky. Widow and Colt were shocked. One moment, they were just with a group in a mist. Now, all of a sudden, they're falling into what looked like outer space.
Colt's head was tossing and turning. "Wha-what's going on?! I can't…control myself!" Colt yelled in a panicked voice. "Calm down, Colt. Get a hold on yourself." Widow said. Widow could control her body and the way it was falling. She reached out to try and grab Colt's hand. Colt reached and barley managed to grab her hand. She pulled Colt in and hugged him tight as they fell.
It was as if they were in space. Each star shined bright with light. Widow and Colt fell through multiple stars.
Flow followed behind them. Flow used his flames and flew past the two. (This…isn't a normal place. I don't even think we're in the beyond anymore. No, this is a space. What monster has this much power? This is…this is their-)
As Flow was in thought, everything stopped. Space itself cracked open, to reveal two massive mountains. Two mountains with an opal-colored sky and beautiful green grass. (I have to stop them from falling! None of my abilities…)
As Flow was still thinking, Colt slowed down time, allowing everyone who fell to fall gracefully onto the ground. Flow dusted off his black boots. "Good thinking, Colt." Flow said with gratitude in his voice. Colt and Widow landed beside Flow. The three of them looked around and observed the area. "I sense…nothing but peace and harmony." Widow said. "Say what now?" Colt asked.
"Learn to ready energy rather then aura. There are many different types of energy. I can sense when a place is danger. This place is not that. Unless the being here is good at hiding their power." Widow explained.
Someone was clapping far up on the mountain that was directly in front of them. Flow quickly looked up to see Opal, standing and looking down at the three. "It would seem…they others have landed somewhere else in my expansion. Good. This will help with my boredom, my children." Opal said as he began to roll his neck.
Flow slowly took out his sword. "Mr. Flow…why are you being hostile? He doesn't seem-"
"There are levels to this." Flow said in a serious tone. "Listen to me, Colt and Widow. I need you two to focus and try not to blink, even if your eyes burn like hell. This beast…Opal is dangerously powerful!"
(Why is he talking like that?! Isn't this Akie supposed to be on par with Udo?!) Widow thought.
Colt studied Flow's body. He could see some slight shaking from Flow. (Mr. Flow…is he saying…that this beast is the same- if not stronger then him?!)
Colt looked down for a moment to grab his sword. No one else saw it, except for Flow. Opal had went behind Colt and sliced both of his hands off. Before Colt could even react or yell, Opal kicked him away and into the mountain. "You bastard!" Widow yelled. Widow threw a punch at the beast. Without moving, Opal crushed her hand with force from his aura. Flow dropped low to the ground. "Demon slice!" The red fiery flames surrounded his sword. Opal turned his head and just looked at Flow. Flow's sword sliced through something that caught Opal's attention. (I see. He knows about my aura? Impossible. No, you're just a battle genius. A worthy opponent!) Opal used one finger to stop Flow's swing. "I'm impressed you've noticed it already." Opal said.
"Your aura isn't normal aura. I could tell from the material and pattern from it. No, that's not something you can find on earth. That aura is from this space dimension. It's almost like trying to shatter a universe just to even touch you!" Flow said, strugggling to push his sword down.
"Impressive, Akie. You are truly powerful. That I can tell. But, you will still be eaten here…today." Opal pushed Flow's sword back with one finger and spun around with his other one. "Plasma burst." Opal's energy began to build on at his finger tip. (One hit from this…and I'm dead!)
"Demon totem!" Flow yelled. Opal unleashed his attack, the entire dimension/expansion shaked. A giant bursted from the ground, taking the hit head-on, while Flow flew to the side to avoid it. The giant collapsed and turned to dust. Opal slowly walked towards Flow. Opal was nothing but…a human-figure that was opal. No facial features, just a good looking build with broad shoulders and nice physique.
"You're very fast. I'll give you that." Opal said. Flow clinched onto his sword, preparing for another attack. Flow could feel a hot sensation below.
"I never…said you were fast enough." Opal added. Flow's chest was split open. Flow gasped for air as he took a knee.
Opal turned his back and walked towards Widow. "That's one down." Opal sighed. Opal stood over Widow, who's hand was still broken. "I'm going to punch through your heart and eat it. Will be a quick death, human." Before Opal could follow up. Colt interfered by blocking the beast's punch. (Still have fighting spirit? Good. Keep coming, Colt!)
Opal and Colt both threw punches and kicks. While fighting, Colt reversed the injuries of everyone. Opal could sense something coming. He ducked and avoided Colt's leg. Opal grabbed Colt's leg and quickly tossed him to the side to begin fighting Widow. Opal avoided each attack with ease. He punched Widow in her chest, managing to pass through it. "WIDOW!!!" Colt yelled. Colt flew in, holding his hand out to cast an attack. Opal pulled his arm out of Widow and created a sword out of what seemed to be his skin. The opal sword clashed with Colt's. Creating a spark between them. Opal began to take the offensive, swinging his blade at unusual angles and throwing punches with his other arm.
(Don't blink! If I blink for even a moment, I'm gonna die!) Colt jumped to avoid a leg sweep from Opal.
"You're wide open, Colt." Opal used his long arm and jabbed the sword at Colt. (Damn it! The sword…it's gonna pierce through me…I'm gonna die-)
Flow kicked Colt out of the way and blocked Opal's attack. Opal put one hand behind his back and continued his attacks. Flow and him seemed almost even when it came to sword skills. (I won't. I won't fall here! The king has to die! The king…if I can't even beat Opal, how can I ever beat Wonder to avenge Udo?!) Flow's speed increased dramatically. (What's this? My muscles…are having to actually be worked?) Opal thought as he now used two hands on his sword to keep up with Flow's movements. (This man…is something!!) Opal thought, as the sparks from their swords intensified. Flow threw his sword into the air and put aura around his hands. Flow parried the sword fifty times in two seconds. Flow saw an opening and cut the left side of Opal's face with the aura around his hands.
Opal lowered his guard and jumped back. Opal wiped the blood from the side of his face and licked it off of his fingers. (Amazing. Out of all the years I've existed…no one has ever actually…made me excited to fight!)
Flow caught his sword and took a stance again. (I've never been so damn focused in my entire life. This beast…is Opal? I thought Obsidian was the one who was the strongest. Were we wrong?) Flow thought.
Opal put both of his arms down and rolled his neck once again. "I know what you're thinking right about now. You're probably wondering why you're struggling so much against an opponent who you thought was weaker, based off of your team's research. Well, you're about to die anyway, so there's no point in hiding it. I am the true commander." Opal said.
Flow almost felt sick. (The beast lied?! That…explains it all too well. Opal, the strongest one…the one who would stay back and play support from a distance! I know Udo wasn't stronger than Wonder, but he had the physical strength and good abilities to possibly take him down. Opal…has been hiding his energy. He's too strong to fight fully at peak power in our world. That's what this dimension is for. That's why he wants to fight here! Opal…Opal's power…it's…it's unreal!)
Flow took a deep breath. He could feel his heart beating at a calm pace. "You can do it…my love." A woman whispered in his ear. Flow smirked and let his red aura flare to life. (Angel…my love. Help me…watch over me. Guide me. FOR WE ARE GOING TO WIN!!)
Opal squinted his eyes. He could see energy within Flow's body building up. (What's this? His fighting spirit…and aura are increasing. What is inspiring? Surely he knows I'm stronger than that of Udo. There's no chance In winning-)
Suddenly, Colt teleported behind Opal. His sword with a green blade in his hands. Colt was bleeding from the head, but was laughing uncontrollably and with a crazy look on his face. "I know what you're thinking, Opal. Just because you're strong…doesn't mean you can take on three powerful fighters at once!" Colt yelled, as Widow landed beside Opal.
Opal lowered his head and looked down at the ground. "The weak must submit to the strong! You little bastards…are really starting to interest me. COME! ALL OF YOU AT ONCE!!" Opal roared.
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Jared quickly got up and jumped for his gun. Toxic reached and slammed him to the ground. "That little girl will die from gas poisoning! Why?! Why did you come back? I'm trying to understand!" Toxic yelled. Toxic was choking Jared without realizing it. She released her grip. Jared gasped for air and coughed. "You…don't have to kill them. Just let me save the survivors….please." Jared begged.
Toxic looked around and could see Chuck and Junu headed towards her. Stoic was also starting to get up. "I have…to order a killing here. You'll only have…maybe a minute or so. I have my orders…and I can't disobey my king. I am truly…sorry, Jared. Not everyone can be saved." Toxic said as she jumped up and disappeared in her gas.
"Brother, are you okay?!" Junu asked. "Yes, I'm fine! We need to get stoic out of here-"
"I'm dead anyway, Jared." Stoic coughed. Stoic put his hand on Jared's shoulder and pushed him out of the way. "Your brothers…your brothers don't see…the ground creatures. You…you go save the people you can find. I'll…I'll hold them off ." Stoic said as he wheezing.
"Sir, you can't-"
"I'm not asking you. I'm telling you. Save…the damn survivors. There is no future…without the young or even any civilian. GO!!!"
Junu and Chuck had finally reached Jared. "What the hell is Stoic talking about?" Chuck asked.
"He's being stupid. Stoic you can still-"
"YOU THREE ARE A PAIN IN MY ASS!!" Stoic yelled. The three fell in silence. Stoic removed his hat and let his hair hang below his eyes. "I'm half burned. My injury…will kill me. I say…that because the medical team has been split and possibly dead. My family…heh…I remember…I was just getting home from being gone. Then, all of a sudden, I start falling through the ground. I watched my daughter and wife…they both did t survive the landing. An akie saved my life from the fall. Some shadow softened my fall. But…the shadow didn't…the shadow didn't get my family." Stoic said tearfully. Jared, Junu, and Chuck's eyes all watered. "My world is gone, boys. I got nothing. I got nothing. But…you and some of the survivors…got something. You all have a future…or can save someone to give them a future. This is my final stand." Stoic said with a smirk and tears. Stoic took a step towards Jared and put a hand behind his head. "Go get them. All of you. We may not have powers but, damn, I got human spirit." Stoic said with a crack in his voice. "Get on, now. I saw Aarav leaving with the others. You guys did a great job. Now GO!!"
Chuck didn't waste time. He began running towards the group of bodies. Junu put his hand on Stoic's shoulder and lowered his head. "Goodbye…my brother." Junu said. Junu headed after Chuck. Jared continued to look at Stoic. Stoic grabbed his AR and loaded it. Hundreds of creatures from underneath the ground emerged and began charging at him. "I'll give you around one minute. Save them…Jared. The gas is also gonna come down soon. I'm…proud of you, boy."
Jared's lips quivered as he turned his head and began running.
Stoic took aim with his gun and took a deep breath. His daughter and wife were on his mind. "Don't nothing get more human then that." Stoic said as he shot a bullet, killing one creature on impact to the skull.
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Next chapter: great or good.
Coming tomorrow.