Disclaimer: I own nothing in this fan fiction! Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann belongs to its respectful owners and I only write this story as an adoring fan who enjoys the series! This was made for reading entertainment, NOT money! Please also understand that this is an Alternate Universe fanfic where anything can happen that originally didn't happen in the real series. Enjoy! ^_^
Chapter 2 – Raise Your Blade!
Cocking an arrow into her crossbow Yoko enchanted it with ice before firing it at Bahamut. "Eat ice arrow!" She yelled as the ice arrow flew towards the dragon. Waving his hand towards the arrow Rossiu shouted, "One won't be enough Miss Yoko! Rapid Multiply!" The ice arrow then quickly became more than one hundred copies of itself and pelted Bahamut. As the dragon was pierced by the projectiles Rossiu turned towards Kamina and said, "Allow me to tend to your wounds Second-in-Command Leader. Holy Light!" Kamina chuckled as the brown haired lad's tome with the oddest of symbols imprinted on the cover shone brightly as Rossiu cast his healing spell. "As much as I'd hate to admit it without you and your spells Simon and I would be dead right now. I owe ya guys one." The light blue haired man said as he felt rejuvenated.
Kamina rose to his feet and pointed his katana at Bahamut saying, "Yo Little Bro! I trust that you managed to scavenged some of the treasure! Use it to buy what ya need Simon!" Simon looked at Kamina and asked, "Yeah but...what about you? Will you be fine with just two of the other Dai-Gurren Knights Big Bro?" Launching several more ice arrows Yoko turned towards the dark blue haired boy and retorted, "Rossiu and I are far more than enough to aid Mr. Hotshot over here! Plus we have faith in you Simon! You can do it!" Gulping and nodding his head Simon hurled the tree branch at Bahamut with all his might before scampering away towards Giha Village. The dragon burned the piece of wood with its breath but was stopped by another water spell from Rossiu when it tried to chase after Simon.
Meanwhile back in Giha Village Simon came to a screeching halt in front of the armory gasping for air. "Damn...I ran the whole way here...I'm pooped!" He said as the boy collapsed onto his backside. Looking up at the claymore in the window of the armory Simon muttered, "Oh who am I kidding? Even if I have enough gold I'm not strong enough to fight with a heavy weapon like a claymore..." A giggle came from behind the shop and around the corner came a blonde girl in a flowing pink dress, a golden shoulder mantle and a golden tiara firmly perched on her head who was the same age as Simon. "Please don't speak like that Simon. Miss Yoko and Sir Rossiu aren't the only ones who have faith in you." The girl said as she clasped her hands together and held them to her chest.
Turning towards the lass Simon asked, "Princess Nia? What are you doing out of the castle?" Nia giggled as she replied, "What else? I'm here to see you Simon." Simon waved his arms in a panic as he retorted, "What about the king? You know your father will be upset when he finds you've snuck out of the castle!" Princess Nia giggled again as she smiled warmly at Simon and said, "I don't care what he and his bald head thinks about my doings in and out of the castle." Simon face faulted onto the ground and he muttered, "But I do..." Nia tilted her head in confusion and asked, "What was that Simon? I couldn't hear you what with your face deeply planted onto the ground and all. Could you repeat that?" Rising to his feet Simon said, "I said that I care about your safety Princess Nia! I care deeply about you! What if a Beastman was to suddenly appear and snatch you up?"
Princess Nia placed her hands on Simon's cheeks and replied, "If you care that much for me then raise your blade Simon." Looking into her eyes Simon asked, "What...did you say?" Walking away from him and her back towards the boy Nia turned her head slightly towards Simon and answered, "You heard me Simon. Buy that claymore and help slay Bahamut." Scratching the back of his head Simon replied, "You really have that much faith in me don't you Princess Nia? Alright...I'll buy the claymore and help Big Bro slay Bahamut. Promise me one thing though." Turning towards him and smiling warmly Nia retorted, "What is it Simon?" With a clenched fist Simon said, "Make sure your father King Genome watches the fall of the dragon that has been terrorizing us for the last ten years." Afterwards Simon bolted inside the armory and left Princess Nia outside. Giggling she said, "Of course I will. You can count on me Simon."
In the meantime Kamina dodged another stream of flames and Rossiu shouted, "Fall already you foul beast! Thunder Volt!" Pointing a finger at Bahamut a torrent of electricity flew from the lad's fingertip and zapped its target. However Bahamut brushed off the spell like it was a tickle and spewed flames yet again. Jumping out of the way Rossiu shouted, "Why hasn't any of our attacks done anything? Kamina can't reach it with his blade and your arrows are just barely hurting it!" Firing three more arrows enchanted with ice from her crossbow Yoko replied, "Well we're at least stalling it until Simon comes back! I'm certain he'll be able to deal the death blow!" Balancing his katana on his shoulder Kamina said, "Hey Forehead Boy! Launch me at the son of a bitch with a spell of yours!"
As Bahamut flew high in the sky both Yoko and Rossiu looked at Kamina in surprise and asked in unison, "Are you mad? Do you want to die?" Chuckling Kamina pointed towards the sky and replied, "Kick sanity out and do the unthinkable! Only then will you succeed! Just who the hell do you think I am? Doing insane things like that is my forte!" Rossiu sighed as he held out his hand and said, "Your stupidity astounds me Sir Kamina but whatever. Hydra Spiral!" From beneath Kamina a stream of water arose and lifted Kamina up in a spiraling path towards Bahamut. Brandishing his katana Kamina shouted, "Taste the Iron Blade of Justice! Skull Destroyer!" As the blue haired man was flung close enough by Rossiu's spell Kamina leapt off of the water spout and towards the dragon, swinging his katana wildly at its skull.
Blood fell onto the ground below and Bahamut fell down towards Sol Forest shortly after the attack. Landing on top of the beast's belly and balancing his katana on his shoulder Kamina laughed wholeheartedly saying, "And that's how you kill a dragon! As shown by the Great Kamina himself!" Leaping from the beast's belly Kamina walked over to Yoko and said, "Now then sweet cheeks how's about you and I head back to the castle? Forehead Boy can come too but he can only watch." Yoko blushed as she whacked Kamina over the head with her crossbow yelling, "Touch me and you die pervert!" Rubbing his head Kamina asked, "Aw come on why you gotta be like that? Am I not that good enough for ya?" Suddenly there was a gust of hot air blowing past the trio and turning around Kamina saw Bahamut breathing down his neck. "Oh this can't end well..." Kamina muttered as Bahamut batted him away with its paw.
As Bahamut glared down at Yoko and Rossiu the redheaded Rune Archer cocked another arrow and shot it at the dragon's skull while it was enchanted with ice. Wincing in pain the dragon roared loudly as Yoko screamed, "Oh come on! It took several arrows to its wings, a few of Rossiu's spells and even slashes to its skull by Kamina's blade and it's still not dead?" Dodging a swipe from its claws Rossiu replied, "And now you know why it has been successful in terrorizing our kingdom for many years! If we can't kill it how the hell can Simon with just a blade or such?" Inching towards Rossiu the dragon inhaled and breathed fire at the boy. It would have though if not for Kamina hacking away at Bahamut's backside. "Hey, hey, hey! Touch my comrades and you will die!" He shouted as Bahamut turned towards Kamina and roared fiercely.
Closing his eyes Kamina said as he held out his arms and dropped his weapon, "Well then if this is how it ends then I'll gladly accept it...like a true man!" Rearing its head into the air Bahamut let out a roar as it started to bring its jaws down on Kamina. However dashing through the burnt trees was a blue blur and after leaping into the air it was Simon holding a large claymore over his head yelling, "Get away from my Big Bro you bastard!" With the weight of the weapon still being too much for him Simon fell blade first onto Bahamut's neck, putting a large gash in place. Screeching in pain Bahamut glared at Simon only to have the blue haired lad glaring back. "You think you can live on knowing the pain and suffering Giha Village went through all these years? You think I'm just gonna let you harm my friends? I'm the younger brother of the Great Kamina dammit! Your death will be done by my hands! Simon the Swordsman!"
Suddenly Spiral Energy began to flow through Simon's vein and he gained the extra boost of strength to wield his newly bought claymore as if it was a stick. Kamina whistled as he picked up his katana and said, "Now that's what I call Fighting Spirit! Let's kick Bahamut's ass together Simon!" Suddenly Kamina felt Spiral Energy flow through his veins as well but it was a smaller portion than Simon's. "Oh yeah baby that's what I'm talking about! Get ready to fall before our combined Fighting Spirit ya damn overgrown flying lizard!" Kamina shouted as Yoko slapped her face. Stretching his finger muscles Rossiu said, "You've lived long enough to know that the force that flows through you two right now is known as Spiral Energy right? Everyone has it in their body but only the strong can wield it fiercely in battle like right now."
Brandishing his katana Kamina chuckled and replied, "Yeah, yeah enough small talk let's just save our asses right now! Simon! You ready?" Nodding his head Simon held his new claymore tightly in his hands and retorted, "I'm right behind you Big Bro!" As Bahamut raised its head into the air it let out a roar that spewed fire in all directions. Dodging the flames Yoko fired several ice arrows at the beast's skull while Rossiu shouted, "This must end now! Earthen Grave!" Raising his hand into the air five rock spikes impaled Bahamut through the chest and blood splattered to the ground. After launching three more ice arrows into its skull Yoko yelled, "Kamina! Simon! Finish it off now!" With a chuckle Kamina dashed towards Bahamut yelling, "Just who the hell do you think I am? I'll kill this bastard deader than a drill to the forehead! Bone Smasher!"
Kamina then rapidly slashed Bahamut's skull several times before yelling, "Simon! Do it now!" As blood dripped from the dragon's head Simon let out a fierce yell as he dashed towards Bahamut yelling, "For Big Bro! For Princess Nia! For Giha Village! Giga Slasher!" Leaping into the air Simon brought the blade of his claymore down onto the dragon's skull four times before slamming his sword down onto the neck of Bahamut, severing the beast's head off. Afterwards Bahamut blindly flew up into the air, blood splattering everywhere as it exploded into flames. Luckily the dragon was high enough in the sky for King Genome to witness the dragon's death from a window of his throne room. "Hm...so its death has happened. Long have I waited for this day to come. Thank you for informing me of this upcoming event...Nia." King Genome said as he crossed his arms and Princess Nia giggled happily while standing in front of her father. Meanwhile back in Sol Forest Yoko was leaping for joy saying, "Long live the king! That damn dragon is dead! It's all thanks to Kamina and Simon too! Woo!"
Sheathing his new blade in its sheathe mounted on his back Simon chuckled sheepishly as he replied, "Aw it was nothing Yoko just doing my part in this battle is all." Wrapping an arm around his younger brother Kamina said, "Nonsense! With your claymore you dealt the final blow Simon! You deserve almost all the credit for slaying the beast!" Taking his arm off of Simon the blue haired man chuckled wholeheartedly as he sheathed his katana and said, "Besides I bet the princess will like the fact that you killed the dragon Simon." Blushing and sweating a bit Simon waved his arms wildly as he shouted, "Stop it Kamina! You know I get weak in the knees when you talk about Princess Nia in front of me!" Giggling Yoko plopped her large breasts on top of Simon's head saying, "Well whatever we've killed the dragon and as Dai-Gurren Knights we have to report back to His Majesty."
Quickly getting out from underneath her breasts Simon continued to blush as Rossiu cleared his throat saying, "I couldn't agree with Miss Yoko any more than the next person. Let's hurry back to Teppelin Castle and report the death of Bahamut to King Genome." Both Yoko and Rossiu began to leave the charred remains of Sol Forest while the Blues Brothers were left alone. Tapping Simon on the head with his sheathed katana Kamina asked, "So how does it feel wielding a weapon just like your older brother? Feels great doesn't it?" Simon let out a sigh as he replied, "If it wasn't for the Spiral Energy I wouldn't of wielded my new claymore so gracefully like I did back there." Kamina laughed as he slapped Simon's back saying, "Aw don't worry! With enough training you'll be able to wield two claymores in each hand...like a true man!" Scratching the back of his head Simon looked up into the clear blue sky and murmured, "I just want to join The Dai-Gurren Knights so I could fight beside you and protect those I care for. Like the entirety of Giha Village, Teppelin Kingdom and most importantly...Princess Nia."
A/N If it's not establish that this story has the shipping of Simon and Nia Teppelin then let it be known that I strongly adore Simon being shipped with Nia. Anyways that's the exciting conclusion to the Bahamut battle! I know for a fact that it's Lordgenome but then again calling him King Lordgenome sounds a little silly to me but then again it still is an AU fanfic so even names can be different right? Plus I know Nia's hair is not just blonde its like two toned but for me it's just too difficult for me to describe her real hair color. Anyways...Stay tune for the next exciting chapter of Legend of the Gurren Lagann Warriors. What will happen next? That's why I'm saying stick around to find out! Until then continue to fight the power my Heavens Piercing Diggers/Swordsmen!
