"Natsuki! Hit it!"
"Roger that!"
In response to the call, red streaks of energy lanced through the air overhead, searing into the dreadnought. Monika pumped her fist into the air, watching secondary explosions rock the ship from nose to tail. They had successfully defeated the flagship of the enemy fleet. Of course, it was all thanks to Natsuki's aim, Sayori's diversion, and Yuri's training with her new powers.
There was a solid-sounding klunk on the hull of their own ship suddenly, worrying Monika. "Hmph. Yuri, we might have uninvited guests."
"You're right. More made it off that ship than we'd anticipated. I count several dozen hornets."
"Got it. I'm sending you some backup. Hold tight." Not that Yuri needed the help, but she'd be depressed for days if they didn't pay some attention to her. She turned to the fifth member of their crew. "Feel like we're in the home stretch?"
He grinned madly, ready for the frantic battle he was about to dive head-first into. "It sounds like we've got an infestation, and I'm the exterminator."
Natsuki had heard the chatter. They were being boarded, which meant it was now a fight to keep their ship. She grabbed her weapon from its place resting against the weapons console and rushed off the bridge. As she stepped into the turbolift, she heard Sayori's voice on the comm.
"I'm coming in for a crash landing! Monika, if you're still in the shuttle bay, you should get out of there now!"
Natsuki tapped the communicator attached to her shirt over her heart. "Sayori, is the shuttle damaged?"
"Uh, yeah? Maybe? The air is going out, so..."
"Steer clear, then. I'll head to the transporter room and beam you out." She stopped the turbolift on deck six and stepped out into the corridor. The lights were flickering, which wasn't a good sign. She raised her weapon, ready to fight.
"If for some reason you fail and I die in the cold vacuum of space, I just want you to know that it's your fault and the others will never forgive you."
"Radio silence, please." Natsuki made her way through the darkened halls to the transporters. The way had been clear so far, which was a good sign, and she'd have Sayori backing her up on the way back. Regardless, she found the transporter room and stepped up to the console. "Alright, one Sayori coming right up. Abracadabra, and... bippity... boppity... boo!"
As she pressed the last button, confirming her commands, the transporter pads glowed brightly and Sayori's form appeared on the one farthest to the right. She briefly patted herself down, checking that everything was where it was supposed to be, then gave Natsuki the thumbs-up. "I can feel all my toes this time. That's a good sign."
Natsuki looked pleased with herself. "See? I told you that numb feeling would stop happening. Now I just have to figure out why Yuri keeps coming through covered in black stuff."
They both stopped immediately the moment they heard metal footsteps in the hallway. Sayori rushed to the door and closed it. She knew it would give away their position, but at least it wouldn't leave them exposed. Natsuki grabbed the control panel next to the door and pried it off, throwing it aside. After looking over the mechanics beneath the panel for a few seconds, she gave up and smashed her weapon into it. Sparks flew every which way, but it had the desired effect. The door sealed automatically. Monika could fix it in post.
It was just in time too, as something pounded its fist into the door, leaving a visible dent on the other side. The two girls ran around behind the control console and aimed their weapons at the door. Natsuki leveled her bulky machine pistol, which was basically a mini minigun. Everyone called it the Natsukigun, much to her annoyance. Sayori had a tiny gun, so small it even looked undersized in her hands. She called it the 'squeaky-pop', cause it squeaked and then whatever it was aimed at popped. Nobody liked this name.
The door busted inwards, and the yellow robotic invaders stormed in, aiming their arm-mounted plasma cannons at the girls and firing. Green energy flew through the air, but mostly hit the wall behind them. Sayori pulled the trigger and her gun squeaked loudly. She went flying backwards from the immense recoil, and the hornet in the doorway, as well as the three behind it, was flattened against the opposite side of the hallway. Natsuki held down the trigger on her gun as more of the hornets came into view. The hail of bullets tore them apart one after the other.
Yuri looked around her at the shattered and sparking remains of the robotic army. They were no real threat to her. She rubbed her thumb along the length of her weapon's silvery handle, pensive about whatever she could sense drawing nearer by the second. The flickering lights in the hallway made it more ominous when the red eyes floated into view in front of her.
"You've caused me enough trouble today, little girl. It's time to pay."
Sliding her left foot back to steady herself, Yuri gripped her weapon in both hands and activated it. The bright purple blade sprang to life, humming with energy. The light from her weapon reflected off his purple cloak and armor. She smiled. "Your malevolent reign of terror ends today, Emperor Zurg."
"Oh, really? I didn't realize it was scheduled for today. I guess I have no choice but to-" Red laser beams shot from his eyes at Yuri.
Had she not been prepared, the attack would have likely knocked her out at least. She managed to catch the blast with her lightsaber, but the sheer force pushed her back against the wall. She pushed back, angling her lightsaber so that the laser beams were deflected away from her, where they scorched into the ceiling above her. Suddenly, she ducked out of the way and stretched out her hand, channeling the force through her body and sending Zurg flying back down the hall.
He quickly righted himself and glowered at her. "You impudent child! I'll tear you apart!"
"Buzz buzz, motherfucker. The hero's here."
Zurg turned around to see the turbolift doors open behind him. "What? Who are you?"
He stepped out, silver claws raking through the air as he stalked towards the evil emperor. "My name is Vezon, and this is my ship."
Welcome to the multiverse, a place where you can find anything and everything. This is the story of the greatest hero anyone has ever seen. His name is Vezon, born from a freak accident in an evil lab, mad from the nature of his creation, it's only fitting that karma gave him the destiny of a hero. Cursed, he travels from one universe to another, saving the innocent and destroying the darkness wherever he goes.
With the friends and allies he gains on his travels, he hopes to one day return to the world from which he came and deliver justice upon those responsible for his creation. He rains chaos down on all those who meddle with madness. He takes joy in usurping order, he revels in sowing discord, and he seeks to waylay destiny at every turn.
With Monika by his side, there's very little they can not handle. But how is it that they encountered each other? Well, in such an infinite myriad of infinities, there is an answer to every question.