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Chapter 1: Fall of Asgard Pt1
Ranger 3 – Deep Space
Ava: "Ayala Personnel Log, entry … err … You know I don't care anymore; I just don't care. It's been … what … over a year since we left Earth? And to say "everyone's on edge" is an understatement. Kit has been trying to keep everyone together, but we both know he's not the patient type. Buck has been pushed to the limit, trying to keep us ahead of any Mongo forces. We came across a forest world the other day called Groot Prime, according to our database. We were hoping to resupply there but it was… It was burning. The entire surface of the planet was in flames, every plant, every tree; But what we found out later was that … that … They weren't trees."
"Supplies are running low; food wise, all we've got left are a few crates of military ration and as for the water … we've recycled it so often now, I swear its beginning to taste like Canadian beer. Bucks been putting a plan together and hopefully we'll solve the shortage problem. Well I say "we" … I've been put on the side lines for most of the time we've been out here "for my own good" they say to me, "You must have your hands full" some say to me."
She begins tearing up before dropping her head into her open hands.
Ava: "I feel … so … useless! I just want to do something to help, But Jackie just keeps telling me "Oh, you'll just get in the way" … like she's some… It's my fault, my fault … I know everyone blames me for our supply problem, but you know what… I didn't ask to be here. I wanted to say and help my husband, not be stuck on some tin can floating in deep space struggling to feed."
Just behind her, in a small makeshift crib, the soft cries of a baby had startled Ava. She raised herself up from her desk, attempt to dry her eyes before walking over to pick up the tiny infant from inside and hold in her arms.
Ava: Oh Ben … I'm so sorry, did mummy wake you? Shush … shush, everything's fine.
She kisses her son's forehead while holding desperately trying to hold back more tears.
Ava: Everything's … fine.
The Emperors Reach – Observation Dome
The Emperor Ming stands looking out into the void of space; before him, construction of his latest endeavour is well underway … a colossal, half built archway. Hundreds of ships fly to and from the mechanical site and have been doing so for several months. As the Emperor watches quietly, his peace is suddenly disturbed when the lift behind him opens and in walks the Supreme Commander of his military, accompanied by two troopers.
Emperor Ming: Magnificent is it not, General?
General Kala: It is a sight to behold.
Emperor Ming: Most unfortunate about the security breach on Terra, General … sabotages, thefts and now this. Rumours have begun spreading across this sector … apparently you failed to ensure the safety of Governor Cazor.
Emperor Ming: Once word spreads of this act of defiance towards my Empire, countless worlds will follow suite.
General Kala: When the gate is finished your Majesty, the rebels of Terra will be of little concern.
Ming turns to face her and slowly begins to step closer to the General.
Emperor Ming: I find it most disappointing that you continue to fail in pacifying this world with the resources already at your disposal. If it weren't for past achievements and Krytis's faith in your … abilities. I would have crushed you beneath my heel like the rest of your pathetic race.
He is right up against the General, Kala continues to stand firm in his presence but inwardly she wants nothing more than to be somewhere else.
General Kala: I will not fail you my Emperor. I have already begun selecting a replacement to send…
Emperor Ming: That will not be necessary.
He turns his back to her and walks over to his throne at the centre of the room before taking a seat.
General Kala: I don't understand…?
Emperor Ming: I have already decided on who to send to deal with this planets continuous disobedience.
General Kala: Who?
Emperor Ming: It's time to send someone who has an intimate knowledge of the local population. One who can match their abilities and bring a swift end to these insurgents.
Furnaces of Nidavellir – Mountains of Skornheim – Day
Deep beneath the surface of the Dwarven realm, in the largest and greatest of the Forges, the Dwarf Eitri gathers round his war table with his fellow smiths planning a counter defence against the Mongo invaders. When suddenly an injured soldier disturbs them.
Dwarf Soldier: My Lord!
Eitri: What news do you bring?
Dwarf Soldier: Sir, the invaders have broken through the outer defences. They will be here by nightfall.
Eitri: Impossible! Rally our forces past the tunnel entrances and hold your ground. This enemy cannot take the Forge.
For the longest time, most of the Nine Realms have managed to avoid direct conflict with the Mongo Empire. However, after the siege of Midgard, Thor managed to return to his home to warn them of Ming the Merciless and the Asgardians reinforced their position and seal off the Bifrost bridge in order to prevent an invasion. But to their astonishment, forces of the Mongo Empire had managed to penetrate the realms defences through means unknown to them; and so the war between the Mongovians and Asgardians had begun.
The Realm of Asgard proved to be a greater threat than the people of Midgard. With the combined strength of Thor, Odin and several powerful Asgardians, the forces of Mongo were held at bay. Months had past and the stalemate between the two powers persisted, neither side seemingly giving an inch. That was until the Mongos began changing their tactics; having being given new information regarding the source of the Asgardians powerful weapons, the Mongos redirected some of their forces towards the Dwarven realm ofNidavellir. According to legends, this was where the powerful Asgardian weapons were forged; weapons like Mjolnir, Gungnir, Stormbreaker and Thunderstrike that were responsible of wiping out entire battalions of Mongo soldiers with a single blow.
Unfortunately for the Mongovians, shortly before their invasion, the Congress of Worlds had been called and an unlikely alliance had been made between several of the other realms. By the time the Empire had arrived, they were met by an army of Light Elves, Rock Trolls, Dwarfs, Frost Giants, Dark Elves and Fire Demons which was led by Malekith the Accursed, Eitri of the Dwarves, the Troll Ulik, the Light elf Faradei, and Ysmir of the Frost Giants. This fragile alliance was forged on the understanding that if Asgard fell … then nowhere in the Nine Realms would be safe.
For 5 days and nights, the two armies clashed at plains of Skornheim, the Rock Trolls, Dark Elves, Dwarfs held the front line against Mongo forces. Ulik charged through in a blood rage and smashed this way throughout the Mongo lines along with his Troll brethren. Malekith used his sorcery to disable the enemy's weapons while his forces used their own advanced weaponry to mow them down. The Light Elves attacked from a distance with their bows while the Fire Demons and Frost Giants melt and freeze the Mongos larger war machines.
It seemed like the Congress were well on their way to victory, until the Empire received some much needed reinforcements. Now the War-Chiefs Vultan, Jugrid and Undina, along with their forces, joined the battle. The Lion-Men tore into the Light Elves ranks, ripping them apart and feasting on their remains. The Hawk-Men provided some much needed air support, attacking the Frost Giants from above, clawing out their eyes and sending them toppling to the ground and allowing the Mongo tanks and war-beasts to overwhelm the Fire Demons.
Overtime The forces of the Empire managed to push the Congress forces back towards their base of operations in the mountains; the Furnaces of Nidavellir. With the likelihood of further reinforcements being low, the War-Chiefs and Commanders had to plan accordingly for their push towards the main objective with the forces they have. Unfortunately, some of them didn't see eye to eye.
Chief Vultan: We should strike now while they lick their wounds!
Mongo General: Our scouting legions weren't able to make it towards the mountains. We have no data regarding the terrain and set up these creatures have … we'd be walking in blind.
Chief Vultan: My Hawk-Men are not afraid of the unknown. We shall crush our enemies ourselves if we must.
Chief Jugrid: Don't be so foolish Vultan! Your flying rodents wouldn't even reach the summit of those mountains.
The Chief of the Hawk-Men turned to face his Lion-Man counterpart, brandishing his talons aggressively.
Chief Vultan: Watch your tongue feline! Or I'll make your eyes a matching set!
Jugrid extended his claws and slashed at Vultan. The two of them butt heads for a few minutes until the Mongo General received an incoming message on his communicator.
Mongo General: Report.
Mongo Soldier: "General … we have a shuttle inbound to our location … priority level Ultima."
Mongo General: Ultima? That would only mean…
The Generals eyes widened as he left his fellow commanders to their bickering and made his way over to the other side of the encampment where a Mongo shuttle is in the process of landing. The General waits in nervous anticipation as the shuttle lands on the ground and its loading bay doors begin to open. A detachment of Honour Guards march down from the ramp and stand to attention to allow Princess Aura to descend down and towards the General.
Mongo General: You Majesty … you honour us with your presence.
Princess Aura: Honour is awarded through victory, General … something you seem to be incapable of.
Mongo General: We were taken by surprised by the forces gathered here. it's taken longer than anticipated…
Princess Aura: You mustn't worry, General. I have provided an … alternative solution.
She walks past the Mongo General, followed by her escort and makes her way to find the other commanders, leaving the General looking puzzled. Suddenly he hears more footsteps coming down the ramp behind him and looks back to see a mysterious figure he had never seen before. About average height and covered in black from head to toe in a light armoured robe artier, his head hidden by a smooth sleek helmet with his hood up. Without a word the figure moves past the General as if he wasn't even there and followed in the Princesses wake.
It didn't take long for the figure to reach the makeshift command structure that the Princess had entered and done so himself. Upon entering he stands at the door and sees the Princess being greeted by the War-Chiefs. It took a few moments for the commanders to notice him standing quietly and Chief Jugrid takes it upon himself to address him first.
Chief Jugrid: So, you are the one called … Dusk.
Furnaces of Nidavellir – Mountains of Skornheim
The Commanders of the Congress forces had taken up defensive positions at the Furnaces. As they heard from their scouts that the invaders are on their way, everyone waits patiently for the battle to begin … most of them.
Ulik: I wonder how many they'll send?
Malekith the Accursed: Will you stop asking that, you infernal savage!
Ulik: We have so much power here that even the Asgardians would fear us, and these walls are Uru-reinforced. They'll never breach us. They'd probably be in their thousands, at the very least. Or maybe tens of thousands, they'd never breach us with less. Or maybe millions…
Faradei: I have a visual.
Both the Dark Elf master and Troll hurried over to the Light Elf as he peered through his hand carved telescope.
Malekith the Accursed: Mongos?
Faradei: I think so.
Ulik: How many? Ten thousand?
Faradei: No.
Ulik: A thousand?
Faradei: No.
Ulik: 500?
Faradei: Less.
Ulik: How many?!
Faradei: … 2.
Ulik: WHAT?! Give me those!
The Troll snatches the telescope from the Light Elf and gazed through. At first he struggled to see anything at all, forgetting that elven eyes are much sharper than his own. But it didn't take long for Ulik to finally see what Faradei was talking about. Two silhouettes came into view, riding mongo speeder bikes and heading straight for them; Princess Aura and Dusk.
Without waiting, Malekith ordered his Dark Elves to open fire upon them. However, the riders easily navigated their way in and around the incoming fire, chopping and changing directions sharply. As they got closer, Aura sped up to overtake her partner and extended her staff. She stopped her speeder and waited for Dusk to leap off his own speeder. With precision timing, the Princess positioned herself so that the moment Dusks feet landed on her staff, she used her strength to propel him upwards and over the walls before them.
Dusk then plummeted downwards towards the Congress army and landed amongst them. The instant he struck the ground, a shockwave erupted around him and the outburst of energy sent hundreds of Dwarves, Elves and Trolls hurtling around the place. Dusk slowly got to his feet and examined the surrounding area. He saw a large detachment of Dwarves and Elves charging towards him. At first he just stood and watched them, then he began slowly running towards them, getting faster and faster.
His enemies were crying their battle cries while Dusk remained silent. With their weapons drawn, the Congress forces charged closer towards Dusk, but he didn't hesitate. He just sped up and met the soldiers head on until they crashed against each other. Dusk powered his way through the detachment; striking all those around him with his arms and legs. His blows were so powerful that he cracked skulls and broke bones with a single swing.
Elves and Dwarves tried to surround him but he continued to dodge all their swords and axes with ease and fight on using his bare hands. Eventually Ulik joined in on the fighting, leaping down from the battlements and rushed forward to meet Dusk. He swung his fists around to strike his enemy but Dusk effortlessly ducked and dodged the troll's slow attacks. Several Dark Elves tried to flank Dusk but as they attacked, he grabbed hold of one of their swords, yanked it away and dispatched them with a few clean slices. Ulik raised his fists to smash down on Dusk, but he lunged forward and impaled the Rock Troll through his chest. Ulik let out a blood curdling scream as Dusk lifted the Troll off his feet and charged through the dwarven ranks, knocking down anyone who was in the way before pinning Ulik against a nearby wall.
Aura quickly joined the fray, she quickly climbed over the walls with her acute acrobatics and landed by Dusk side, impaling a Dark Elf with her staff as he tried to sneak up behind Dusk. The two of them where completely surrounded by enemy forces but they continued to strike down any and all whom stood against them. The two of them seemed to fight in perfect harmony; each one covering the others blind spots while hacking away at their enemies.
Malekith was about to join in on the fight but realised that all their attention was focused on these two. Quickly he looked around for any sign of the enemy force but it was too late; Hawk-Men swooped down from the sky above and dropped the Lion-Men they were carrying down amongst the rest of his forces and watched in horror as many of his Dark Elves were torn apart by the vicious predators. With his mind made up, Malekith used his magic to teleport away from the battle and leave his former allies to their fate.
Furnaces of Nidavellir – Main Forge
1 Hour Later
Eitri and his remaining Dwarven smiths stood by the barred entrance to their forge and waited to meet their fate. Suddenly the mighty doors broke open and in walked only Dusk. The Dwarven smiths raised their weapons and charged towards their foe. In one swift motion, Dusk had ignited his crimson blade for the first time in this battle and engaged the dwarfs. With perfectly timed strikes, Dusk was able to strike down each smith with a few blows each. Lastly Eitri charged at the dark warrior, but Dusk instead chose to knock the dwarf to the ground and placed his blade across his neck.
Eitri: Go ahead … finish me.
Dusk only looked down at his defeated opponent and spoke, his voice sounding deeper through his masks modulator.
Dusk: "You know what I've come for."
He lowers his blade and picks up the smith with a single hand and threw him towards the forge. He walks over to the dwarf just as Aura enters with the other War-Chiefs and some of her troops. Eitri rises to his feet and stood firm against the intruder's intimidation efforts.
Eitri: There is nothing here for your kind!
Dusk: "The weapons you crafted for some teenagers from Midgard, I know you have them. And now you will give them to the Empire."
Eitri: How could you possibly know…?
Dusk: "Give them to me … Or I'll show you that my words aren't the only power I possess."
The Dwarven smith blinked with surprise at the intruder's remark, while still puzzled by this his subconscious betrayed him as he quickly glanced towards the wall to his right. Picking up on this, Dusk walked over to the wall and examined it. Before Eitri could stop him, Dusk smashed his fist against the stone surface and shattered the stones covering the Dwarves hidden vault. Dusk ripped open the doors and Aura sent some of her troops to collect the weapons inside. The quickly came out carrying the golden weapons and brought them towards the Princess for her to examine.
Princess Aura: And so … with these weapons, the Asgardians will fall to us.
She took hold of the golden short sword and admired its craftsmanship. Chief Vultan claimed the golden halberd and gave it a few swings. The Gill-Man Chief Undina attempted to take the golden bow, but was suddenly knocked to the ground by Dusk.
Chief Undina: How dare you…?
Dusk ignited his blade again and slashed it across the Gill-Man's face, making him howl in pain and leaving him a scar. Dusk then put away his weapon before stepping towards the nervous trooper holding the bow, he carefully took it from him and held it tightly in his hands … never taking his eyes off it.
Eitri: Do not waste your time, that bow was crafted for someone nobler than the likes of you! It is one of a kind.
Dusk: "Like her."
He spoke under his breath so that the rest of them couldn't hear his previous statement. He then walked over to the forge but was quickly blocked by the dwarf.
Eitri: You can try, but that bow will never answer to you … only one who is pure can wield a dwarven weapon that wasn't built for them … and you know this, don't you?
Dusk: "You know … you are so right."
In the next second, Dusk had re-ignited his blade and struck down the old dwarf with a single swing. He then stepped over the decapitated corpse and proceeded towards the forge. He used a set of tongs to place the bow in the furnace to heat before placing it back on an anvil, and picked up one of the dwarven smiting hammers.
Dusk: "But it was never said you had to be purely good."
He then began re-forging the bow with the hammer. With every strike, Dusk poured the power given to him by his master to warp the weapon into a darker, twisted version of its former self … something more suiting to the man he has now become.
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