Chapter 4: The First Scathing Mission, The First Brutal Battle of War!
Last time in Tales of the Cosmic Wars Ben was going through an extreme series of events for his correlation in to joining the Enji Knights! To his dismay Ben found the hard way that despite Brad Fowltror being the most rude and annoying man he has ever met, his raw power was so great that he pulverized Ben with ease and threw him around like a rag doll! However, just when Brad seemed like he was going to break more than Ben's spirit, his wrath was intercepted by a powerful Enji Knight, Cloud Strife! The stoic warrior who defeated the mad villain Sephiroth showed he had no patience for Brad's thuggish antics, and showed the self proclaimed Unstoppable Juggernaut he was not as all powerful as he thought he was by smashing some discipline in to him!
However, all this did was get Brad even more eager to fight! Still, his outburst was cut short when Grand Master Myers himself appeared, and showed that the Enji Knights would not tolerate Brad's selfish brutal behavior! However, before he could lay down the law on Brad, Ben was horrified to see Lacus appear, and make his nightmares a reality when she admitted that the man was her boyfriend!
Saying that Brad is just acting out of fearful impulses she begged Myers, Ben, and everyone to give Brad a chance, and reluctantly the leader of the Enji let Brad off with a stern warning. With this cruel change of events Ben realized he had to train even harder to hang around long enough to find a way to win over his childhood friend. However, before Ben could do that, he had other things to do, like start his training with the Enji!
After learning various skills for a month what Ben learned was put to the test when he was paired up with his new friends Doug and James and had to work together to pass the test given by none other than Cloud! The aloof spiky haired warrior did not make it easy for the trio, but working together the three showed the extent of their will, and after making use of his Shadow Clone spell Ben was able to shock Cloud and punch him in the face, thus passing his test!
With that despite Cloud's misgivings he was forced to take Ben and the others seriously, and there for gave them the right to be part of Enji squad team 7, with Cloud as there Captain! However, as joyous as a event as this was for Ben, it was quickly overridden by the shocking news that Ansem Zeon, the leader of a independence movement had died, and his successor Weil Zabi had all ready blamed the Lylat Kingdom! It seems that ready or not, the universe is about to enter a galactic civil war! And now it's time to see if Ben is truly prepared to embrace the destiny of a hero and an Enji that he desired for so long! So with that, let the next chapter begin!
Today's chapter begins a week after Ben Cloud and the others saw the nightmarish news unfold. Sadly the situation with the Zeon separation movement decayed by the second, and any hope for peace had soon faded.
And that was because as soon as Weil Narche Zabi had officially taken charge as the new leader of the Zeon separatist movement even the biggest dreamers of keeping the peace had little hope left considering Weil 's poor record of compromising on nearly anything in his long business career.
And so while even though no official declarations of war have been announced, the leader of the Lylat Kingdom King Atem and the Lylat military had no choice but to prepare to the worse and the Enji are doing the same.
And with that needless to say that tensions are rising in Hollowed Bastion, and at the moment some have reached the boiling point! And today's chapter happens to start over some people who have reached their boiling point, and it revolves around Brad.
It would seem that Ben was not the only one who is aggravated by Brad's unapologetic, crude, aggressive nature, and the fact is that so many people have so many bones to pick with Brad in only a month that Brad showcases how much he embraces a fight by challenging all of the people who have a bone to pick with him to a fight, at once. And with that today's chapter started in the arena area of the Enji base where Enji either go to train, to show what they learned to many others at once, or to spar in matches that can be recorded and saved.
And in the ring today is Brad in the middle, with countless others who want to shut Brad up, like Ben's friends Lloyd, Kyle, a few other Enji, and even Doug. Ben is not one of them though, for Ben is not willing to get back on Brad till he is sure he can take him and thus is watching from the stands along with James and a few others hoping for their friends victory.
However, sadly despite the fact that all of Brad's opponents were attacking Brad at once, he still seemed to not only not care, but still have the upper hand. And Ben was disgusted to see that Brad's insane arrogance is partly backed up as he sees countless attacks hit Brad only to have no effect!
At the moment Lloyd had unleashed his Sword Rain skill to barrage Brad with a onslaught of sword strikes, only for Brad to move fast enough to dodge them all before laughing and grabbing Lloyd's swords with his hands. The shock the swordsmen had caused Brad to sprout a dismissive grin."What's this? You swing like a girl!"
"What the hell are you, whoa!"
To his horror before he could even finish his speech, Brad then swung him around like he was a mere doll."Here you backwater rat, I'll show you a real man's swing!"
With that he lifted Lloyd up and spun him around in a circle. He hurled him in to Genis and his other friend, the long red haired womanizer of a magical knight, the complex Zelos Wilder who formerly was the chosen warrior of the lands of Tethe'alla. As all three warriors fell to the edge of the arena Zelos grunted with annoyance."Man Lloyd, you really have to watch where you throw your wait!"
"Don't blame me, blame that idiot!" Lloyd retorted." He looks like a human, but he has more strength then nearly any monster I fought before, even the ones Ratatosk commanded!"
"Maybe so but all he really has is his insane strength!" Genis moaned out as he rubbed his head. Brad heard the half-elf's remark and spat on the ground."Something screwed in wrong in your head you little runt? This insane strength is all I need to wipe the floor with weaklings like you! God damn it, what's with this order allowing morons who know nothing in? Oh?"
He then saw Loni coming at him with his Ax raised as the orphan of Dunamis Orphanage from the lands of Cresta shouted a passionate."Because you're the idiot who does not belong here! Houtsuishou!"
Loni struck Brad hard with his Ax like weapon only for Brad to catch it with his hand. Yet again he reacted to the shock with glee."And just what the hell makes you think you can tell ME where I don't belong! Oh?"
He then saw Kyle charging at Brad from behind as the warrior yelled out,"Because the Enji Knights are for hero's! And you don't act or look a thing like a hero! Your nothing but a jerk and its time you get you're serving of humble pie! Kuuha Zetsupuugeki!"
Kyle quickly thrust his sword right in to Brad's shoulder. Kyle at once grinned at the result."Oh yah, guess your wishing you did not let us fight with the safety limiters off eh you punk? What is this!?"
He was horrified to see his sword did not even pierce Brad's shoulder one inch . Yet again Brad just gave a wide grin."You guessed wrong dimwit, because I knew your toys could not pierce my awesome body!"
Loni looked at Brad's body carefully to make sure nothing was over the large man's skin."What is this? How could a sword not even cause him to, GUH!"
With that Brad smashes Loni in the head with a head butt before instantly backhanding Kyle in the gut before he unleashed a loud crude laugh."What's with you all and the questions that are so obvious that even a preschooler can put it together? It's because my skin is too hardcore for lame swords to scratch me! It don't matter how many of you posers come at me, I'll still pound every last one of you till we all see who the top dog around these parks are!"
This gets a chuckle as one of his opponents then says,"
You keep barking like you're a top dog, but you just keep acting like some sort of monkey or gorilla!"
Brad then narrowed his eyes as he saw a man with blond hair, black eyes, wearing a blue outfit welding dagger like swords, and sporting a blond tail who in fact is a human like Genome named Zidane Tribal walk up.
Brad spat on the ground as he spouted the tail Zidane had and gave a dismissive snort."What's this you freaky mutant? You dumb enough to throw my names around when you're the freak spouting a tail? I tell yah what that's rich! "
Zidane shrugged as he grinned back."Yah I have a tail, but I at least don't go running around pounding away like a big stinking ape thinking I can get whatever I want by just shouting and smashing! Seriously dude, I seen less stuck up kings and it's just about unanimous among us that it's getting way old! "
"Bah, think I care what some freak thinks?" Brad snorted back."Tough luck, that's how the main man rolls loser! I'm the best, and I'm not scared of hiding what is a fact! I am not going to be modest about being the champ, if you doubt who is number one then let me make it clear by taking down every last one of you chumps!"
Oh man, even Kuja was more modest!" Zidane retorted as he rolled his eyes." Seriously Brad, if you think you're just going to waltz, or more like stomp in to here and punch your way to the top then you have another thing coming! Brute force is not the only power! Hey guys, how about making him feel sorry for skipping his magic classes?"
His friend the short mysterious black mage life form which is in fact a descendant of Zidane 's friend Vivi, Vivi two, nodded."You got it Zidane!"
Brad saw the yellow eyed being have its eyes glow before he snorted." What's this; you think you can even scratch my itches boy?"
"Scratch this, Firaga!"
With that Vivi fired a powerful storm of fire magic right at the charging Brad. The bulky man just has time to raise an eyebrow as he was consumed with fire!
Genis saw this and pumped his fist into the air."All right, if you can punch hard let's see how well you can take a hard core magical whammy! Thunder Blade!"
With this the half elf raises his odd kendama like wand before he unleashed a powerful blast of lighting shaped like a blade. As this attack collides in to the fire storm Zidane grinned."Well, this might be going all out but he DID ask for it! Chew on this, Meo Twister!"
With that Zidane has his daggers glow before he puts them together and fires a beam of pure energy right at Brad! This causes a explosion that sends fiery sparks all over the ring before Zidane laughed." Easy peasy, now maybe you should realize not to get on everyone's backs jerk! Huh, no way!"
To Zidane and the others shock they saw Brad emerge from the flames, completely unscathed. Brad just looked at his vest being burned before he narrowed his eyes."Oh, now you did it, I just got this vest washed you dam spaz's!"
"What the, this is crazy!" Zidane blurted out in shock."Those attacks were full force, and I know I sure did not hold back!"
Brad then wound up his fist as he looked eager."And that's a shame because it just makes you all look even more pathetic! You thought you could topple the king with a few lame magic tricks? Hell no! It does not matter if you come with your body your blade or your spells, I am tough enough to charge though anything! After all, once the unstoppable Juggernaut gets moving, he is not stopping till everyone else stopped first! Get it through your heads, you picked a fight you can't win losers!"
With that Zidane 's other ally, the large armored knight and former leader of the Knights of Pluto from Alexandria, Albert Steiner held his sword tight as he turns to Zidane tensely."Zidane, this vulgar ruffian is stronger than any of us imagined ! How are we going to topple him?"
"Not sure just yet rusty, but I'll think of something. Because no way after everything we did to get here am I going to allow this guy to beat me!"
Brad then flexed his muscles before snarling out,"When will you all get it?! I don't care where you're from, or who you beat down to get here! Everything ALL of you beat is chump change to the strongest man alive! This is getting mad lame yo. All of you are just annoying me! Time you all realize you have no choice but to expect who's boss! Oh yah, its clobbering time!"
Brad went on the assault before the others even saw him move, and attacked with such speed that his opponents did not even have time to move before he pummeled them. Meanwhile Ben cringed as he saw Zidane and Kyle both go flying to the edge of the ring, before he sighed."Well, it's a good thing I stopped myself from challenging Brad again. Even all of these guys, who have been through so much and have such skill can't stop Brad even when fighting all together? Just what is this guys story?"
James is besides him, and at the moment the red haired man rearranged his glasses."That's what I would like to know, no one has ever started off in the history of the Enji Knights with such extreme raw power with so little refinement. Sadly though, his strength seems to be genuine. I was able to look over his test exam, and even saw the video of it. He just plowed through the entrance test without stopping."
With that James shows Ben his minicomputer before Ben sees its screen showing Brad catching the punch of the very same Ancient Gear Golem that he had so much trouble with, ripping its arm off with one hand before laughing madly and punching it so hard with his other hand that he shattered it. Ben got annoyed as he blurted out,"We are sure this maniac is telling the truth?"
James shrugged as he leaned back." The background checks clear him. He seems to have had a rowdy, even violent history, but nothing extreme enough to classify him as a criminal. And while he may be all ready getting on everyone's nerves, being straight forward with his feelings, despite how annoying they are is not a crime."
Ben grimaced as he saw Brad pummel more of his friends."Well, I still say he is conning something. After all, he shows he is a class A con man for somehow winning Lacus over."
"Easy Ben, I know you and Lacus go way back but you can't just assume things. Trust me, women can think in ways we can't understand some times."
Ben puts his head on his hands as he groaned."True enough James. Although, with everything that is going on, at the moment I am just thinking that the least fate can do is slam Brad's jaw shut!"
Brad unleashed another yell to force Ben's focus back on him as the large man eagerly looked at all the hero's wounded in front of him."Well, it seems that I showed all of you suckers what happens when you think you can gang bang your better! Now then, how about you make up for making me angry and spend the next month polishing my teeth? Need a little coaxing? Sounds good to, GUH!"
All of a sudden he felt a force move him back, and saw it was Doug kicking him in the face. Doug just at once got in to a fighting style."Don't brag about your mug when you're no award winner jackass!"
Brad looked amused at Doug's retort as he cracked his neck."A wise guy eh? Looks like we have a coward to! Hiding around while the others do the dirty work eh? "
"Nah man, just waiting for my opening, not that it's hard when you're going off like that!"
"Oh man, after I strutted my stuff you still think you can defeat me? You're even dumber than the rest of the posers here!"
Doug just flashed a half lopped smile as he retorted with a slick,"I saw what you can do Brad Fowltror, but I don't care because I don't back down so easy!"
"Well then I tell you what you're going to regret it dumbass!"
He went to punch Doug, but Ben's teammate was fast enough to dodge it! Seeing Doug dodge his punches caused the larger man to sicker."Well, seems your faster than the rest of the trash here."
"What can I say? They called my teacher the best at what he does for a reason! Shoryuken!"
Doug dodged Brad's last punch before unleashing his powerful Dragon Punch right at Brad's jaw. This causes Brad to stagger back and look at Doug carefully."
Doug Fitter right? Hah, at least you know how to throw down. I can see your not a pampered dog. Nah man, I can see in your eyes that your a backyard beast like me who had to be god damn good using his fangs to survive the laws of the jungle!
Too bad it seems you got stuck being piled with that scrawny wuss Benny boy eh? Well, maybe if you're lucky he will either die or get so traumatized from his first mission that he will know his place and take a hike so that the real men don't have to share with the dreamers! You might even be a fun guy to take out the light weights!"
"Funny you call Ben weak, since he is a bigger man then you for not trying to bully his way to the top!"
This causes Brad's eyebrow to move up and down real fast as he bellowed out a hostile laugh."You calling that idiot more of a man then ME! That's RICH! I thought you were a little better than the others Fitter, but your just as dumb as the rest of the stuck up losers here!
You think you know a few special karate moves and you can compare to me! Forget about it! Does not matter how you punch, who ever has the stronger fist and can land it in its target is the better fighter! Time I smash down my point and show the only thing that really matters in a battle!"
Brad stomped the ground with his foot with such force that it rattles the entire ring and caused Doug and the others to nearly lose their balance. Brad saw everyone stagger and flexed his muscles."I am done wasting time acting like this matters! Get lost, all of yah! "
With that Brad smashed the ground in front of him so hard that chucks of metal fly up before he instantly licked his lips and had a wild look form in his eye."Oh yah baby, touch down!"
At the speed of a blur he punched all of the chucks of metal that he smashed up in an instant, and causes them all to collide in to Doug and all of his other opponents, hitting them hard and launching them out of the ring.
As Ben saw everyone land out of the ring he grasped his fist tightly." Good grief, getting stronger then Brad is going to be more of an uphill struggle then I thought!
James sighed before adding a dry,"Seems that way my good man. Still, I know Brad is going to be a pain, but even so, remember surpassing him is not your priority. We have just a bit more important things to think about remember?"
"Yah, I know James. And I did not come here to put grudges against are duty. Still, to be honest I won't feel easy till this idiot is shut up. Arg, too bad that might take a while."
Ben and James then saw Brad laughing as he stamps the ground again like he is doing some sort of foke dancing." BOOYAH! And who was going to eat his words? Suck it losers!"
Zidane struggles to get back up as he rubbed his head."Damn, this guy is not just strong, but ruthless to! If I knew he was going to play this rough, I would have just used my full power!"
Kyle moans as he throws the rock off him." Oh great, dad is not going to like this."
Lloyd then added," Damn it, I was hesitating to go all out because I did not want to kill him. But, I wonder if it would have mattered."
Brad heard this and spat on the ground."Oh save your excuses you pile of trash! You lost so suck it up! That's what you all get for relaying on tricks to win! Real men only need guts to win, and I guess I proved who the real man of the Enji is!"
All of a sudden a white humanoid robot pops out of the remains of the ring in front of Brad, and it's a judge droid to be the official overseer of battles for the area.
The Droid swirled its head around before it raised its right hand and a red flag appeared." It would seem that all other combatants are unable to battle and are also out of the ring. There for by default the winner is solo contestant Brad Fowltror!"
Brad reacted by roaring loud enough to shake the area."OH YAH! Feel it! Get use to hearing that everyone, it's going to be going on again and again! Till everyone all over the universe sees who the champ is!"
Lloyd frowned before spitting out"Oh please, you think you're the best because you're the best at beating people up! But that does not make you the best of us Brad, not by a long shot!"
Brad spits on the ground and says," Getting tired of you losers making excuses again and again! You can't deny I am the top dog for long Lloyd, not when I keep wiping the floor with all of you!"
Zidane then added,"" I heard Master Myers schooled you at what true power is the first day! You're far from number one Brad!"
"Oh that? Piff, as if. I was just trying not to embarrass my girl on day one, plus he cheap slotted me! Make no mistake, I am the best!"
Zidane saw the madness in Brad's eyes and facepalmed."Oh man, this is going nowhere so I might as well not bother. Damn it, what a waste of time."
He is about to say something before all of a sudden a cold voice cut in with,"Indeed, and its time you should not have wasted Zidane Trible."
Zidane then jumps up in shock, before he turns around and sees a human male wearing a black and dark blue fancy noble looking official Enji uniform with a elaborate red and black katana in its sheath on the man's right side. This man had silver hair go down to his neck, and is starting at Zidane with cold black eyes.
Steiner saw how motionless the new arrival was and grumbled out,"Who are you, and don't you know it's rude to just talk to people unannounced?"
The man glanced at the larger man with a detached look, before walking past him."Don't interrupt me if you can control yourself, I have business to discuss with him."
Zidane just laughs nervously as he looked at his friends." Oh right, um, I told you about my new teammate right guys?
Here is mister friendly himself Ezan Kaiba. Um, so, what's up Ezan? "
"I am not here to exchange pleasantries Zidane. I am here to retrieve you because your presence was requested by Captain Lion Heart ten minutes ago. Your carelessness is causing the pending operation to go behind schedule so I went to end such delays, only to see that you're behaving like a fool."
"Oh take it easy Ezan! I got a little delayed trying to teach this idiot some manners that's all. Besides, we are not supposed to move out for a few more hours! Oh damn it all, why am I taking orders from Squall anyway? He and I are not that far off in age and are skills and strength are not that far off either!"
Vivi scratched his hat as he shrugged." Um, Zidane I thought it was because Squall was much more focused and better at strategies then you? Plus he is more calm or something?"
Zidane moaned and fell to the ground in response." Whatever, it's still a pain."
Ezan pushed some hair out of his eyes in an elegant fashion before he got closer."Pain or not, it's are duty to get in line with are squad leader. Hence forth quit wasting time with these games and follow me at once."
Brad saw Zidane flinch and laughed as he leaned forward."Hahah, that's right, get lost monkey! Maybe I'll play with your partner while you run!"
Ezan closed his eyes as he grasped his hand tightly."Tsc, don't disturb me with your arrogance you scum. The likes of you are not worth my time."
Brad raises an eyebrow as he turned beet red."What's that pretty boy? You think you're better than me?"
"I know I am better then the likes of you," Ezan uttered as he glared at the taller man." so I don't need to waste time with you. Don't make me waste my time fool, or I promise you will regret it."
Brad then gets furious as he growled out,"Me, regret it? I'll wipe that arrogant look off your face you pompous loser!"
Zidane grinned as excitement danced across his eyes."Careful there Brad, Ezan Kaiba here is from one of the most esteemed warriors families in the universe. And I hate to admit it but boy does he have the skills to prove it!"
Brad then clutches his hands as he spat back,"You think I care about that crap?! I told you, all your fancy skills are worthless in the face of strength absolute!"
"Look, I am only telling you because if you make Ezan angry I'll have to hear about it for the next week!"
"LIKE I CARE! No one talks down to Brad Fowltror, the strongest god damn man in the universe!"
He instantly lurched forward to punch Ezan, only for the sliver haired man to catch Brad's larger fist, and unleash enough force to twist Brad's arm back.
Ezan then glares at Brad as his eyes suddenly turned red."Strongest man in the universe? Your humor is even more pathetic then you're excuse of a fighting style."
With this Ezan has an aura of purple energy form around him that is large enough to cover the entire ring.
Ben felt the power collide into him and had his jaw drop."No way, this guy has as a power level on par with Cloud Sensei, maybe even a bit stronger! Who the hell is this guy, I never even seen him before!"
James eyed Ezan intently as he sighed."I have, though I am not surprised you have not Ben. Ezan Kaiba is from one of the most influential families in the Lylat Kingdom. Ezan's father was a established warrior himself, but rumor has it that Ezan has the best fighting talents seen in generations. He just joined the Enji officially a month ago like the rest of us, but I heard it's merely a formality since his skills are on par with that of a Enji Captain."
Ben was about to response before he heard Brad cry in pain, and shrugged."Well, at least it seems this Kaiba can back up his reputation."
Ben then saw Ezan put down more force on Brad's hand before the larger man's eyes bulged." What the hell, this has to be some joke! You have to be using some magic trick to get the jump on me!"
Brad tried to kick Ezan off of him, only for him to vanish before his foot can reach him. Brad then swerved around and saw that Ezan is behind him, with his black katana like blade Soul Eater all ready drawn."" Be silent, the more you talk the more I lose control of myself."
"Think your magical tricks can scare me rich boy? Your nothing but a, huh?"
Brad then saw blood trickle down his forehead before Zidane laughed."Told you it's not trick Brad! Damn, Ezan slashed you so fast I did not even see it! But, I think the proof is in the pudding if you know what I mean!"
Brad just snarled as he hunched over."God damn it, I'll make you pay for that you, huh?"
Ezan then presses his blade at Brad's throat to cut him off as lighting started crackling around his arms."Learn your place Brad Fowltror, before I put you there piece by piece."
"Think I'll let you get away with that? You're going to pay for," GUHH!"
Ezan, in a burst of speed, backhands Brad in the face with such force that he goes flying all the way out of the ring, and in to the garbage can at the edge of the room. Brad lands with a thud before Ezan clutched his fist."
This is no illusion, Brad Fowltror, this is realty. Your ego blinded you to the difference between us. Too late, for now you had to learn the hard way that the likes of you are nothing to that of a super elite warrior. Just be lucky you're not worth getting my sword dirty. Don't bother me again...because interfering with me completely my missions will cost you dearly. Now Zidane, we wasted enough time so come with me before I drag you by your tail to the mission."
Zidane winced as he straighten out." All right I am going all ready no need to make threats and be all nasty! Er, well, later guys."
With that everyone is just in a daze at Ezan's display in power as the two walk off before Zidane raised a eyebrow."So, what is the mission anyway Ezan?"
"We are not to be given the assignment till all of us have gathered, that is why there is to be no more delays! Huh? You're in my way."
Ezan was about to walk out till he noticed that Ben has quickly jumped down in front of him and Zidane.
The brown haired man flashed a wide smile as he held a hand up."Sorry to hold you up, I just wanted to give you my thanks for shutting up that idiot. You are one awesome warrior Ezan Kaiba. I am Ben Auro, pleasure to meet you."
He then holds out his hand, but Ezan just looked at Ben with a emotionless is the purpose of this? Your act, your impressions, have no value to me. Get out of my way, unless you have something related to my next mission I have no desire to waste time on you."
Zidane saw Ben is looking hurt before he rolled his eyes."Lay it easy Ezan, the guy is just saying he was impressed with you and is trying to be friendly!"
"And your point is Zidane?" Ezan retorted sharply."His offer of friendship has no value, after all he is someone of no value and I don't have time to dwell on things that are of no value Zidane. I have a job to do , and so do you so let's go. Don't make me repeat myself again."
Zidane sighed and sees Ben looking confused before he smirked at him."Ben Auro right? Don't take it personally, this guy is pretty much cold twenty four seven! See yah!"
Zidane waved at Ben and ran off as he and Ezan enter a platform to leave Ben to his thoughts."Well, at least that Zidane guy seemed nice. Ezan Kaiba, a man my age, who could own Brad like it was nothing. He, would not even acknowledge my existence. Well, I guess I can't blame him, not like I have much of a legend backing me. Still, one day that's going to change, I'll make sure of it!
Then I'll make Ezan, Brad, and everyone else take me seriously. Oh?"
He hears James chuckle before his teammate walks up beside him."Like I keep saying, one step at a time Ben, just make sure you live long enough to get a chance to prove yourself. In any case, look like it's are time to make that first step Ben."
"What are you, oh?"
Ben realized what James is getting at instantly as he realized his thoughts of recent events has made him fail to realize his own min computer / phone / lots of other stuff was rumbling before he picked it up and it just says" Orders" before Ben widened his eyes."Cloud Sensei, so its time huh? Are first mission, the first phase of this galactic civil war."
James reposition his glasses as he added," Don't get to tense Ben, I am sure the odds of us facing a tense mission to start off are carriers are very slim."
Ben just chuckled as he gives James a thumbs up."Who's scared? Not me, I can't wait to show those idiots they can't get away with such stupidity! Oh?"
All of a sudden Ben feels a light pat on the back before he and James saw its none other than Doug. The blond man had a bloody lip from Brad's attack but he still was grinning." That's the spirit bud! Fear does nothing so let's just get on with it!"
"Sounds good Doug. Sorry you and the others could not beat Brad."
"No biggie, the jackass was stronger that's all. And I got some pleasure seeing that Ezan dude own him. Speaking of that, I would say now would be a good time to split before Brad gets his senses ."
Ben then looks behind Doug and saw Brad still stuck in the garbage can Ezan smashed him in to yelling a barrage of curse words before Ben nodded." Good idea Doug, for now I rather face are mission then a furious Brad!"
With that the teammates go in to the nearest elevator, and in a matter of minutes they are in the command center of the Enji castle, the place where Enji are given their mission briefings! Ben then sees a round table with many seats, and a glowing hologram of what seems to be an entire galaxy.
Ben saw Grand Master Myers and Cloud were waiting for him and the others, along with many more Enji. Cloud saw his team enter and responded with a curt nod."Ah, there you guys are."
Ben realized most of the other Enji are seated before he threw out a sheepish grin."Er, sorry to be late everyone."
Master Myers eased his tension with a warm smile."On the contrary Ben, we were just about to start so good timing. Now if you and everyone else would please be seated, we will begin the briefing. Ben and co nod and do so before moments later the room turned dark. Master Myers made sure everyone was ready and cleared his throat." Well everyone, as you assumed you have all been called here because you all have a mission.
And sadly, it has to do with this war that is just beginning to from. Hopefully through are actions, this war can be stopped before it truly explodes with violent frenzy. As you might have guessed, it involves the organization that is now called the United States of the Zeon Federation. But, first let's get a good understanding of why this mission is needed in the first place."
With that the holograms changed its shape to that of two human men.
To the left Ben saw a man wearing long blond hair with red eyes, and a blond beard that was wearing a royal looking red and black outfit with a cape.
The other man was wearing a even more elaborate white black and red uniform with a cape. This male looked old enough to be elderly, but despite his age he had s sharp look in his eyes, on top of having a long white beard, a crooked nose and black eyes.
Without delay Myers goes up to in between the men and pointed to the blond one."I would hope you know who these two are everyone, but for those of you who are new or don't pay much attention to the news the man to the left is Ansem Zeon, and the older man is Weil Narche Zabi.
These two are the main reasons we now have to deal with a movement for separation from the Lylat Kingdom that has gotten so heated that we are on the verge of a galactic Civil War.
First, let me elaborate on the depths of this conflict since the full details has been hidden from the public to hold down general anxiety and panic.
The Zeon Independence movement was first started by Ansem Zeon five years ago, a month after the bloody battles on the world of Irazos came to an end."
Doug raised a eyebrow as he leaned back."Irazos, that was that planet full of two sides of religious blowhards that ended with nearly everyone dead right?"
"That's the simple version Doug." Ben answered wearily." I remember it was more about the two different races of the world fighting over the right to own the major source of the planet's energy, and that since major galactic corporations had interest in that energy it became a full scalded battle, that ended quite badly even when the Enji Knights intervened ."
Myers sighs as he looked up." I see you know your history well Ben."
Ben just blushed as he tried to look modest."Oh its nothing, I just was found of history more in high school and all."
"And you should be proud of it Ben. Those who don't study history are doomed to repeat it after all. And sadly, even we did not study history enough for that case, and I am ashamed to say we should have done much better on Irazos.
We tried to find a peaceful solution to the conflict there. But the humans and the insect race the Arailks were far too distrustful of each other no matter what. And sadly, frustrations wrenched boiling points on all sides when the fighting came to a end only after a few trigger happy men lost their minds and decided to resort to a indiscriminate orbital bombardment rather than wait for peace!
The fighting did come to an end, but only because most of the people of Irazos were dead! Even though the people who fired on the world had acted out of line, both the Enji and the Lylat Kingdom were blamed for letting it get to that point.
Some said we should have minded are own business. Some, like Ansem Zeon said that it was proof that the Lylat Kingdom was overstepping its power.
Some like Weil Zabi said the Lylat Kingdom was becoming too oppressive and controlling of its member planets. In time Ansem and those that railed behind him formed the Principality Zeon, a group that was supposed to be about opposing the supposed corruption and greed of the Lylat Kingdom and wanted a looser alliance that had fewer restrictions.
On one side it seemed like it was a call to form a purer government, however when looked with a deeper lens it would seem that it was in fact to form a government with a looser leash on corruption to let the rich have their way with the poor!
It was a bit disturbing that the major founders of the Zeon Federation are composed of the CEO's of the wealthy Corporate Alliance, the controlling Trade Federation, the ruthless Commerce Guild, the ambitious Unknown Territory Interventing and Creation Agency otherwise known as U-TIC , the far reaching InterGalactic Banking Clan, The Covenant theocratic hegemony of the San'Shyumm and Sangheili, the extensive Techno Union, and the Galactic Serpent Corporation and OZ commemorate owned by Weil Zabi himself!
Yes, I was around when the Lylat Kingdom formed, and I remember quite well the outrage by the most powerful businesses when they found that the Lylat Kingdom was absolute to their devolution to limiting the power of corporations. Some say that this cry of independence is really a move to destroy any checks on their power, but no one in the Zeon Federation would ever suggest this and rally the public with cries of freedom and independence.
Ansem did seem to be willing to compromise and try and settle things with us over negations. However, with his death, and with Weil Zabi and other radical isolationist like Patrick Zala, Fonse Kagatie,Duke Dermail,Zaider Rasso, and other prideful greedy individuals in charge its becoming clear the chance of this conflict ending peacefully are running out fast.
Weil has always been the most ambitious and greedy of the high ranking members of the Zeon Federation, and he has not even hid how many have paid a heavy price if they stood in the way for his boundless hunger for profit. There are even rumors that Weil might have somehow been behind Ansem's demise and funded the other recent tragic terrorist attacks like the massacre at the Junius Seven space colony.
However, there is no proof of any of that, and for now we must deal with the reality of Weil being the Zeon Federation's president and the people that are part of that government, for one reason or another support him and his cause."
Ben took all that his leader said and grasped his fist tightly." Damn that Weil. I never even liked the stuff his company made anyway and he kept buying out all the stuff I did like! And now he thinks he can just break away from the Lylat Kingdom so no one can hold him back? No way can that be allowed to fly! We can't let him away with this! Is this mission to stop him or something Grand Master?"
Myers saw Ben's passion and chuckled." Not quite Ben. We can't just send are forces in to a direct battle, at least just yet. If we did it would just prove Weil's point that we are really a force of oppressors that destroy anyone that has resentment in their hearts.
And, with the current capital of the Zeon Federation, Texagrad, being reported to be extremely fortified by many space asteroids such as Axis,Bulge, and Jachin Due a direct assault could easily cost billions if not trillions of lives.
Weil has amassed so much wealth that he has restructured not just his native planet, but the solar system around it, if not his entire native galaxy as his personal fortress, all to protect him at everyone else expense.
An all out assault would be a extremely costly battle that would make the bloodshed of Irazos seem trivial.
And, since the Enji Knights fight for peace, not war, I cannot condone such an action unless it's are absolute last resort. That is why the mission you are all going to go on is not intended for war but for peace. "
With that Myers presses a button and various images of various people that Ben does not know appear before Myers stroked its beard."
The best way to derail a cry to war is to expose the true intentions of the one crying the loudest! If we can get the people to see how little there leader cares for them we can cause this war to end before it gets started. And the way you all are to do this, is to retrieve the Senator of the world of Kiera, Senator Moslaca.
It would seem his world was invaded by forces under the command of Weil's OZ branch after his world refused to give supplies to Weil for unfair prices. He and a few others who have discontent with Weil are at the moment on the space cruiser the Andilight.
Many critics of Weil such as Zeon Zum Deikun, George Glenn,Vice-Foreign Minister Darlian, and others all died in the past few years, we can not let those who oppose Weil to be at his mercy and must protect them to expose the truth
Your mission everyone, is to go meet the Andilight and insure it is able to make it to Corneria. Now, there are no reports of it being under attack but we cannot take any chances.
Therefore we are sending you all as envoys showing how serious we are about insuring they survive. "
Doug raised a eyebrow as he stood up."A peace keeping mission? Not exactly what I had in mind for a first mission but whatever."
"It may not be a combat mission but it still is important that this goes well." Myers retorted." If we can get Moslaca and the others to rejoin the Lylat Kingdom it will show the others that the Lylat Kingdom is not the ruthless group of tyrants that Weil is trying to make us out to be and make peace hopefully sooner than later. Everyone, no matter what is suppose to happen you must be mindful of the events around you.
Events can turn from peaceful to deadly in a second, so be on guard the entire time. All right, all that is needed to be said has been said, so the mission will begin in two hours. Please all be at the docking bay by that time. I hope to see you all return alive, so may the force of light be with you all and good luck."
Ben took this all in and realized his heart was pounding before he took a deep breath to calm his nerves."" Man, this is it, a real mission, the first mission of an Enji Knight! Man, even though it's not even suppose to be a combat mission, I still can't help but feel a little tense."
Cloud walked over to Ben to look at him carefully."That's just natural Ben, but don't let it consume you. You have the skills needed to do what's expected from all of you, and you're lucky enough not to even be going in to real combat situation. Just stay with everyone and you will be fine Ben."
Ben regains his composer as he nodded at his new leader." Thanks Cloud Sensei. Don't worry I don't plan on doing anything crazy."
"Well, whatever you do plan on doing prepare to do it right and pack everything you think you could need. Oh yah, and make sure it's not anything that will leave a stain. We will be going on my friend Cid 's newly finished space ship the Neo-Highwind, and trust me when I say he will throw you over board in hyper space if he catches you getting any part of it dirty."
"I see, well, I do plan on making sure no one kills me on this mission, even my own allies. Well, hopefully it won't be too bad. "
Doug grinned before adding," Well we won't find out if we just keep talking about it so enough of the chatting and let's get it on all ready!"
Ben chuckled at his new friends bravo."Guess you got a point Doug. All right, time to see if the new Squad 7's premier debut will be a smashing hit or a sinking dud."
With that Ben hurries off back to his room to prepare for his first official mission. However, since that's not really exciting we now fast forward in time to right as Ben is at the docking bay with the rest of the Enji going on the mission!
Ben sees that even if the mission takes a turn for the worst he feels confident since he sees many Enji he not only knows, but knows are powerful are taking part of the mission including Kyle's dad Stan Aileron along with Kyle himself, another one of the judges on his entrance exam Tear along with her friends and comrades the skilled Luke Fon Fabre, Guy Cecil, the powerful Jade the Necromancer Curtis, the powerful half human half Lunarian Paladin Cecil Harvey, his friend Kain Highwind and more.
Ben also sees the ship that he will be riding on, the Neo-Highwind and its pilot Cloud's friend the, passionate man who is one of the many Enji in the order named Cid Highwind.
After getting everything set Cid has checked everything and Ben is about to enter the spaceship just as Cid yelled out a passionate," All right guys all aboard! We have a schedule to keep and I an't breaking it over some slacker!"
Ben saw a muscular looking man with blond crew cut hair that Ben remembered from his martial arts classes, the master of the Blitz martial arts style Sabin Rene Figaro go up to Cid and sigh."Um, sorry to hold you down Cid, but, I need a few more minutes. Seems the last part of my crew is, running a little late."
Cid is at once angry as he tipped the goggles on his head."Excuse me? What sorry moron has the nerve to be late to something like this, especially since your group is a bunch of rookies!"
Before Sabin can respond a angry voice roared out,"HEY! Excuse me for being blindsided by a snobby jackass!"
Ben then cringed as he hunkered over."Oh no, you're kidding right?"
He turned around, along with Cid and Sabin to see Brad walking up, with Vaan and Lacus to his side. Vaan saw the pair of harsh looks Sabin and Cid were both giving him before he chuckled weekly."Sorry for the wait Captain Sabin, Brad missed the call."
Brad nodded as he bellowed out,"That's god damn right, I was minding my own business when some sliver haired jackass smacked me around!"
Ben raises a eyebrow as he chipped in with," What are you talking about Brad? You picked a fight with Ezan after beating up everyone and then he wiped the floor with you! Guess it took longer than I thought to get out of that trashcan huh?"
Brad at once turned red as he zeroed in on the brown haired man."What, you where watching Benny boy? Guess you were sneaking around like some damn wimpy weasel eh? To little of a man to even laugh in my eye? Well you were right to be scared!"
"Lacus saw Ben wince before she turned to her boyfriend." Is what Ben said true Brad?
"Bah, some stuck up idiots may have gotten in my way! Whatever, I'll take out this on this mission here!"
Sabin sighed at Brad's wild look before he cleared his throat. "Calm down Brad, don't go in craving a battle! It's our job to insure peace not break it!"
"If that is so than how come we are the warriors of light and not the peacekeepers of hugs? We are soldiers man, and I thought this whole god damn order was about fighting! After all, what is the point of a warrior if there is nothing for him to fight?"
"It's true we are a organization of warriors, but that does not mean we encourage violence Brad. Fallow me closely Brad, and learn what is truly means to be strong. Hopefully, you will realize what the true purpose of the Enji is."
"Whatever."
Lacus sighed at Brad's dismissive glare as she touched him on the shoulder."Please Brad, try and get along with your Squad Captain. It will be even worse than high school if you act so defiant so promise me you will at least try?"
"Oh all right all ready! Man, if would be a lot easier if my girl was with me!"
"I know Brad," Lacus giggled out." but I have to do my own assignment. We knew it would be like this when we joined after all and, whoa!"
Brad cut her off as he suddenly embraced her tightly."True enough babe, so if I can't have you along at least give me something to keep me going till I get back!"
The bulky man instantly kissed Lacus and she responded passionately, causing Ben to cringe once more and Sabin and Cid to just roll their eyes. Brad then broke away and gives off a football player like roar."OH YAH! It's party time!"
Brad proceeded to stomp up the hanger bay and just saw Ben before his grin widened."What are you looking at Benny Boy? Heheh, this is going to be fun all right."
Lacus's bald boyfriend kept stomping off before Cid glanced at Sabin."You got the short straw with him eh Fargo? I seen apes with more promise man! Seriously that Hank McCoy caught me off guard but " Professor Magilla Gorilla" knows his engines! Just saying, even " official" beasts are not as wild as this fella!"
"I won't deny that Cid. Still...I once went through a turbulent stage, so everyone hopes I can get through to Brad." Sabin uttered tensely." Well, we will see."
"Good luck man, you're going to need it. All right everyone vamoose because we were supposed to be gone yesterday!"
With that Ben and those around him walked onto the ship's boarding plank. As the ship took off he took a deep breath."Well, looks like it's time to see if I can handle my own dreams."
Before he could say more he was surprised to hear a giggle, and saw Lacus walking up to him. As the two locked eyes his childhood friend smiled."That's a steep task if your dreaming has gotten even larger than the old times eh Ben?"
The brown haired man saw she had a kind look on her face before he grinned."Haha, you have no idea Lacus. Still, I may be a little anxious but I just have to keep focused."
"Don't worry about it Ben, it looks like you got it easy for this mission, you just have to get the process down and I am sure you will be fine. I heard many good things about Cloud and with Brad and everyone else on the mission I have no doubt you will come through in one piece."
"Thanks Lacus, I trained this hard and I am not about to let it all end in the first mission!"
"We all made it this far, so we can only hope its enough right? And, just for an added insurance, maybe this will bring you good luck."
Ben saw Lacus take something out of her pocket and Ben was shocked to see a paper like star. Ben held it fondly as he looked up at her."Lacus, is this, that good luck charm I made for you back in fourth grade?
Lacus sat down besides Ben before shrugging." No, it's one I made. My sister Sarah wanted one so I made it for her. Then, when I came here she gave it to me saying I would need more good luck. But now, I think you could use some good luck most of all."
Ben was shocked as he saw Lacus hand it to him." Are you sure you want to give it to me Lacus? What about your own luck?"
Lacus giggles as she took out a pocket watch that had Ben's original good luck charm as she winked." This will give me enough luck. I have my own mission to take care of soon, but my new Captain, Miss Terra Brandford and my other teammates Yuna and Colette Brunel both seem nice and strong, and it's just a supposed Zeon squadron or two. Everyone tells me my progress is amazing so I guess we will see."
"I guess so, but just be careful Lacus. It took this long to see you , I hate to lose you after all this time again."
"You won't lose me Ben; I have no intention on dying. Just promise you will come back alive yourself to? Oh, and do me a favor and try and keep Brad out of trouble would you?"
"Ah well... I'll do my best Lacus but that really depends on how much of a part Brad is willing to play."
Lacus grimaced as she looked down."I know he can be a handful, but he is not so bad once you get to know him. So, just promise me both of you will come back in one piece?"
Ben paused for a second before he gave a thumbs up."But of course, the hero's story can't end just as its getting started after all."
"Oh Ben, you really are the same silly guy. Still, looks like it's time to go."
Ben then hears the ship's engines begin to roar before he nodded grimly." Guess it is. Well, see you around Lacus, and good luck."
The new member of Squad 7 offered Lacus a high five. She paused for a second and gives him one back, blushing as she did."You to Ben. Lets all do are best. After all its all we can do right? "
Ben nodded and turned around and goes in to the ship before he pauses and turns around to say something and blurted out," Oh yah and, Lacus? Oh?"
He saw Lacus all ready was walking away before he sighed and went deeper in to the ship and sees Doug and James waiting for him, with Doug having his arms crossed."
What took you man? Having trouble saying good bye to your would be girl friend? Looks like Brad topped your send off."
"What does that mean exactly?" Ben uttered sorely as he narrowed his eyes. James saw how riled up Ben looked and sighed back."Enough Doug, we have to focus on the mission. So, that's Lacus Raystar in person eh? She really does have that elegant persona, how fitting for coming from the Raystar family. So you two really go back, how interesting."
Ben saw James smirk and rolled his eyes." Good grief, and now what is THAT suppose to mean eh James?"
Doug laughed as he leaned forward."It means he wonders how you two could ever hit it off that's how bud! Don't worry, I could tell she thought of you as a good friend. Looks like you have managed to stick around in her heart and still stand as one of her best friends after all the time have passed."
"See, told you guys I was not bluffing."
Doug grinned devilishly as he retorted with a sharp,"Yah, but best friend and boy friend are world's apart dude! No offense but there is a league of difference in the enthusiasm she has for saying hello to you and hello to Brad. Just saying."
"Bah, just, you, not when its, shut up! Sigh, I'll correct you on how wrong you are later , but for now let's get going."
With that Ben keeps grumbling as he walks off, and soon his grumbling is blocked out by the engines on the ship and Ben turns to see the ship is all ready in the middle of leaving the ship's atmosphere. Ben paused as he sees the Enji castle is all ready a mere spec and could not help but gasp in awe."Man, this ship really has amazing systems if we are moving this fast and I don't even feel the pressure!"
James nods as he looked at some of the computers with awe."Yes, the Neo-Highwind uses the most advanced computer systems known in the universe while being composed of the strongest, sturdy metal. It's indeed a fitting vessel for are voyage."
"Well, that's good, now I can just at least enjoy the ride. To think, it's only the second time I left Corneria my whole life. Even though it's a mission as an Enji, I just hope it ends better then my last trip. Well, only one way to find out."
Doug snickered at Ben as he leaned back."Oh man, didn't you say something like that like, three times all ready Ben?"
"Bah, I sometimes repeat myself when I get anxious ok? Arg, I'm hungry now, so, let's just leave off are stuff and see how well the food is here."
"I can agree to that man."
The trio goes off as the ship's thrusters go in to overdrive and the Neo-Highwind blasted in to hyper space to get Ben's first mission started. The path to Ben and the other Enji's destination was relatively smooth, since Ben spent his time getting to know the other Enji, staying away from Brad all the while.
Four days later Ben found out that the Enji were keeping on schedule, and just after Ben finished lunch that day he saw a notification telling him and everyone to report to the command bridge. As Ben entered the command deck he saw that just as he entered, the ship had exited out of hyper space.
As he saw that outside the white blankness of Hyper Space was returning to the normally star full appearance of normal space before he tried to look in control."Ah, so it's show time eh? I just hope all the actors still have there cues."
"Something like that." Cloud uttered stoically." We still have contact with Senator Moslaca, Lylat Ambassador Donnel Udina, Spectre agent Nihlus Kryik,and the others that they have not been delayed."
"Whew, maybe things will hold together after all. Wait, where is the world we are meeting them on? Oh?"
He then sees a hologram showing a odd looking white ship that looks sort of like a Ax on the top before Cid snickered."There is no planet for us to meet them kid, we are meeting them on their CR90 type blockade runner the Andalite. It seems Moslaca and the others are too paranoid to meet us on any other place then where they have the home field advantage. These guys may not trust Weil but they don't trust us yet either."
"That's why we have to trend carefully with this." Cloud responded wearily." One wrong move and they could refuse to help us.
" No worries, nothing to gain picking fights with guys like that." Ben threw out calmly." Still, how hard is it going to be to convince these guys to play on are ball court?"
He then saw the long haired Jade the Necromancer shrug as he looked at the data."
Not to hard really Ben. The Senator and the others are just acting on self perseverance instinct. They thought Weil would give them what they wanted, but when that turned out to be a fantasy they are desperate not to lose everything and are willing to strike a deal with the people they lambasted. Not the most ethical process but a common one regardless. "
The red haired Luke nodded before adding,"Well, these guys may have screwed up, but people deserve a second chance every now and then, and if it helps us stop this galactic war before it gets out of hand then it's worth it. Still, this does not seem too hard."
Tear saw how confident her red haired boyfriend looked before she sighed." For now Luke, but remember, there is always the possibility that Zeon forces will try and attack to silence Moslasca and the others. "
Cid laughed hard enough to get everyone to turn his way before his eyes hardened." Don't worry, no Zeon toys trying to crash the party boys and girls! This new bird of mine has the fire power to outlast anything those idiots got in a dog fight!
And I should be able to pick up if they are trying to sneak around. So just focus on what you all have to do you hear? Ah, I am getting the message code from Mosalca, guess it's time to dock. Good luck everyone, give them hell!"
With that the Enji,Brad included begun to move as Cloud looks at his teammates carefully." All right guys, we are past the point of no return so hope you're ready. Just stay sharp, and be as polite as they all will let you be. All right, are first mission begins now Squad 7!"
" All right, let's go!" Ben cried out confidently. The Enji from their left the command deck and moved to the docking bay just as the transfer hatch between the Neo Highwind and the Andalite linked up.
With that Ben took a deep breath and steps through the tube with the others, till he stepped on to the Andalite. At once he saw several men in brown uniforms wearing the banner of Mosalca 's world on their shoulders before the largest one saluted the Enji." Enji Knights, thank you for coming."
Cecil and his group have just entered the ship before the Paladin from Baron nodded."We are glad to help you. Now, is the senator ready?"
"He is waiting for you all in are ships lounging room. Please this way."
After checking the room for threats everyone followed the guard. A minute of going through hall ways later they were in the room before the large guard cleared his throat."I hope you don't mind but the Senator and the others would like it if some of you stayed here just to keep watch."
Doug raised a eyebrow in confusion."Keep watch for what?"
James shrugged before answering with a dry," Most likely they really just don't feel comfortable with so many Enji in front of them. Understandable ."
The guard then looks around before nodding." All right, you two squads can stay." Ben sees that he is pointing to Squad 7 and Luke's squad before he grins and says to himself,"
All right, least I am lucky enough not to miss out the important parts." With that the two Enji squads enter the chamber. Brad and Vaan try to enter before Sabin drags them out of the chamber.
With this as Ben enters he sees a tall being that looks like a blue humanoid fish wearing a fancy outfit with the Lylat Emblem on his chest. The man to the left of him is a tall human with bleached blond hair and blue eyes wearing a white trench coat.
In front of the man was another older grey haired male in a white and blue Lylat diplomatic outfit with a reptile like bodyguard, that was a member of the Turian race and was a Specter Lylat special agent.
The man to the right is a yellow skinned man who looks quite old, had four fingers and is wearing a blue business suit.
Behind this man was a younger man wearing a gray business suit and wearing glasses while having the same skin tone.
Sitting to the right of the man is another old looking man wearing a religious like black and white priest outfit and having odd yellow eyes with a slight beard. To that man's right is a tall man with snazzy looking clothes, and the rest of the people are normal humans wearing the same uniforms as the blue fish like man.
Ben struggles to guess who is the Senator but his answer is given to him when the fish guy gets up and bowed." Enji Knights, thank you for taking this meeting. I am grateful that you are willing to expect my terms. I am Senator Mosalca."
Cloud nods and says,"We are glad to help you Mosalca, along as your intentions are true."
The blue man nodded as he looked at the others." This is no lie. I came because I realized that Weil is all ready twisting the cause Ansem was rallying for, and that is turning out to be a big mistake. It was only a day after Ansem died, when Weil contacted me saying he will need to use my world of Kiera to install factories to increased production of war ships and battle droids for the coming battles.
I protested, saying it would ruin my planets natural environment but Weil demanded I make a sacrifice for the greater good of the Zeon Federation. Ansem would have never asked me to do that, I know because he was my friend. I fear that the rumors of Weil being behind Ansem's death might have some truth to them. That's why I got in touch with Ambassador Donnel Udina here and worked to contact you Enji right away, before Weil grew suspicious of me."
Luke nodded before he saw that some of the Senators guards were missing parts of their gear."I can see you left in hurry. Still, at least you brought most of your staff here it would seem."
Mosclac looked around before shrugging." Oh, I am sorry to confuse you but, several of the people here are not from my world, but also fled with me to avoid Weil's clutches. I hope you already know Ambassador Udina, along with his Specter body guards Nihlus Kryik and Saren Arterius.
This yellow man is Mister Burns, a man of major importance in the world of Springfield along with his butler Waylen Smithers. Also, here is , oh?"
The religious man stepped up as he cleared his throat and gave a small grin."Allow me to properly introduce myself Moscalc.
I am the Patriarch of the order of Sithantos. You may call me Havoc Drashid."
Doug frowned as he cracked his neck." Hold the phone your name's seriously Havoc dude? Anyone else danger sense tingling when a guy walks in that's name might as well be bad guy?"
James cringed before he leaned over to his teammate." You do realize Doug that names are subjective yes? On the world of Naboo for example, Doug means devil."
"Tsc...point taken. Sorry for coming off close minded dude, just jittery to be honest."
While Havoc nodded, Ben noticed many of the veteran warriors of light step back cautiously before he rubbed his head in confusion."Sithantos, I know I heard that name before, but I can't put my finger on where."
James stepped back before chuckling uneasy." I can. The order of Sithantos is a religious order founded on the world of Ormus that worships the dark emotions of life. They are a elusive order, and mostly stick to their home galaxy. "
Tear then looks sharply at Havoc as she readied her wand."The Patriarch of the Sithantos order? Forgive my inquiry, but it's a bit odd that you are with Mosclac and Udina."
Havoc chuckled like he heard a joke from a child."It may appear that way my child but I assure you it's nothing to be concerned with. Mosclac contacted me for advice in are annual meeting, and I came with him to avoid attention. Plus I to have much to say about Weil's so called rule. "
Jade shrugged before responding with a casual."It would seem many important people are keen on blabbing about many important things to say about Weil. This could go better then we hoped."
Cloud nodded before adding a firm." I can promise every one of you that you will not regret doing what is right. The Enji Knights will insure you and your loved ones will not come under harm."
"I would hope as much," Mosclac threw out bluntly." but if that was all I wanted for this then I would not have gone to such risks in the first place. I do expect a bit more before I admit anything in public. For example, I want the planet of Kiera to have its tax rates cut at least in half, are people have enough problems without having to pay unfair dues."
"Um, to be honest this is the kind of thing to ask King Atem about." Cloud replied as he shrugged." No offense senator but while we have a lot of power, that's not really our department."
"Ah I suppose not." Moslac threw out in amusement." Well, at least your honest about your limits, I can respect that. Yes, I do appreciate that you Enji seem to be genuine in your reputation."
Udina cleared his throat before the Lylat Ambassador grinned." I assure you King Atem will be willing to give your people more favorable terms...as long as you keep your word."
Ben saw the fishy senators unease before he smiled."Don't worry Senator, you can trust us. The Enji Knights are dedicated to insuring that this war stops as soon as possible!
Ben then heard a wild laugh outside that he was pretty sure came from Brad before a stern yell cut it cut short. and Mosclac just looked bitterly out the window." I do see now that perhaps the Lylat Kingdom and the Enji are genuine to their vows. I was angry at King Atem and the others for being slow to respond, but now that I see that he has a lot to handle, and that it just might be better to take one's time then to rush empty promises through.
As long as my desires are meet I will comply with the Lylat Kingdom, have my world reinstall itself as a member, and do what I can to turn around Weil's lies."
Mr. Burns then got up and moves his fingers around."" Yes I too am willing to have a change of heart and have Springfield return to the Lylat fold, as long as King Atem and all of you allow me to keep my deal on installing my new Nuclear power plants in Corneria, Yardrat and all the others that bought my contracts."
The Enji just look at each other before Luke shrugged." Um, I guess that's find, as long as they pass expectation, and you stop trying to block out the sun in places where you set up your plans and all that."
Mr. Burns just sits down and goes to tenting his finger tips as he spat out,"Excellent. Smithers, bring me my check with my trillion dollar bill. No wait, Castro still has that. Oh well, normal bills it is."
Tear saw the man's aide look uneasy before she sighed."I am glad you are all reasonable, there might be a chance to get this civil war a quick conclusion before things spiral in to countless tragedies. "
Ben nodded before adding a passionate," I don't mean to be disrespectful to any of you, but, this whole cause for independence, or at least going to war over it is so senseless and stupid. I can understand wanting to be respected, I can understand wanting freedom. However, I can't understand how anyone would be so quick to wage such a massive war over it!
I may not have seen real war, but just seeing how much pain it causes is enough for me to know that such a large scale war is wrong I mean, this is not just one country waging against each other or even a planet against another, but most of the universe against most of the rest of it! You think such a group of wise people would realize how wrong it is! Er, forgive me for being out of line, it's just frustrating."
Mosclac sighed as he nodded at Ben's passion."Ah, I suppose when you put it that way it does seem foolish. Nearly every member of both the Lylat Kingdom and the Zeon Federation has full knowledge of the history of war, and how most of the time everyone loses from it. Yet, we repeat history again and again. One would think that, oh? Is something funny Havoc?"
Everyone saw the Patriarch of Sithanto chuckling, and as he looked up his grin remained."Oh don't mind me. I was just agreeing with your sediments Mosclac. It is a pity that society has not learned from its mistakes. But, it just shows, how foolish us mortals can be.
We say we evolve, but in truth even the most evolved of life has changed very little from how we were millions of years ago! And that's because no matter how strongly are desire to change things are, nor the power of are machines, we are still bound to our hearts.
And that's a problem since the cold truth is that for most, the heart is a sinful thing unable to have the strength to suppress are desires for the common good. Yes, I am afraid this civil war shows that humanity and most other mortals are slaves to the sinful desires that fester within them, and are shackled to their lust for evermore.
And, unless say, a grand remolding of how life works would be installed, then this endless waltz of anger hate and suffering will continue for the rest of time itself! Yes, I foresee this universe has been connected with war, and I want to see the door that has been opened by this onslaught of sinful emotions. Yes, the door has been opened, and now all life has been tied to the darkness, soon to be completely eclipsed. "
The women that was Tear's friend, the blond haired princess of the nation of Kimlasca, Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear was one of many troubled from what Havoc just said as she cleared her throat." Yes well, it is quite tragic how we always seem to repeat such painful actions Havoc. However, I would not take such a hopeless view! I know that we can prevent are worst nature from consuming us! We proved it when we overcame Vaan Grants's cruel treachery to save are world of Auldrant! We can make this work and strive to a better future! By the way Havoc, just, what is it that you want from the Lylat Kingdom?"
Havoc closes his eyes and sighed." Nothing to grandiose my dear Enji, I assure you. I just wish to speak with King Atem, and give him my humble ideals on how to bring salvation from this corrupt cosmos, so full of inferior beings that run amok. I know his highness must have heard from thousands, if not millions of individuals by now that tried to impress him, but I humbly hope my advice stands out among the masses for I spent my entire life trying to reach the truth.
You could say I am a seeker of the truth. Yes, someone who wishes to guide humanity, no, all mortals on the correct path.
Yes, I wonder Enji Knights, tell me. Do you have any true plan to bring peace to an existence that craves destruction? There is so much to learn, but you all know so very little about the truth."
Doug rolled his eyes as he leaned forward."What is this man, trying to sell a sermon now? No offense but might as well save your breath. We will do what we need to do to make things right and that's that!"
Havoc saw Doug's confidence and sighed with annoyance."A meaningless effort child. One who knows nothing, understands nothing. You know there are many answers, and many outcomes. But you don't know how to reach them. I will be quite curious to see what you Enji have as an answer."
Ben just responded with a eager nod."Don't worry, you will get one and I promise it will be a good one! I joined the Enji Knights because I believed in them, that they really can do some good for the cosmos! If anyone is a hero it's a real Enji Knight, and I am here to one day be like them to!"
Havoc chuckled as he eyed Ben with curiously and walked up to him."Ah, so you're a new comer to the Enji Knights eh? Wish to become a hero lad? You desire to enforce justice and the sort?"
"Oh, more or less," The brown haired man answered pridefully." it's my dream to become a great hero and make a difference and all that so I guess you could say that. Why?"
Havoc just looked amused as he licks his tongue."Oh, you just remind me of my younger years, before the bitterness of reality took shape. It's good to have a dream boy, but remember, if you're dreaming too hard, you can be crushed absolutely by the ruthless nature of reality! So, just remember to keep a sharp eye on what is in front of you."
"Er, thanks I guess." Ben answered tensely. Havoc saw the uncertainly in the young man's eyes and closed his own. "Forgive me Senator, but my old age has made me tired. I shawl retire to my quarters for now. Feel free to call me if any event is to pop up. My dear Orgulla...if you would so kindly contact Pellegri and tell her to make sure the Immigrant Fleet is ready? I would very much like to make sure things go smoothly after this meeting."
As a light blond haired woman that seemed to be his aide opened the door for him Havoc left the room without a nod. Once he is gone Ben just whipped some sweat off his brow before he chuckled anxiously."Yah, that was not weird at all.
"Yah, and I like square-dancing." Doug threw out dryly." Oh man, that guy is uncanny with a capital U!"
Mosach then sighs as he sat down." I know the Patriarch of Sithantos might act, a little, odd but take no offense to it. It's normal from Ormus, form where he is from. And his intention seem to be worthy, since he was what allowed us to bypass a check point to get this far. We may have different end desires, but even so are wishes to see this crises come to a quick conclusion."
Ambassador Udina cleared his throat before crossing his arms." Was it wise to bring fresh Enji to this mission? We don't need fools sparking a war with their idiocy."
Before Doug could bark back Stan grinned before the Enji Captain gave a thumbs up."
Don't worry Senator, seeing a peaceful result is what we all want to I promise! All right, and to get what we all want might as well high tail it back to Corneria so you guys can have a chat with the Lylat King and all that."
Jade nodded as he looked around again." Are fleet will go in to defensive formation just in case of any unwanted arrivals."
Mosach nodded before adding," Thank you Enji, now if you would just let me contact my family I will be on my way."
Ben saw Mister Burns, the blond man in the white trench coat and the other male that was sitting next to Havoc all bow before Ben glanced to Cloud in confusion." So, is this it Cloud Sensei? "
"As long as the ride back goes back smoothly then pretty much Ben." Cloud answered with a shrug." Hope you did not build your expectations too much."
"Nah its fine with me if that's it for now."
Doug saw Ben's anxiety and cracked his knuckles."Man, what are you afraid of fighting Ben? I hope not dude, because otherwise what the hell are you doing here? I got to be real here, for me its lame that my first mission is such a snooze."
James chuckled before reacting with a wry,"Not all missions revolve around epic battles Doug. Besides, it would be even lamer if we did not survive are first mission because it was too much for us to handle."
Cloud nodded before adding,"" The Masters know not to just give new comers the S class missions from the start, everyone should start where they can be expected to succeed after all."
Doug shrugged as he checked the time."Whatever, if we are done chatting politics stuff I think I'll just go back to are ship and punch some more test dummies so my fists don't go and get soft."
" Do as you wish, just don't go too far in case something changes."
Ben smirked before he looked around." Ah, first thing first for me, after all of the excitement my destination should be the rest room. So, be right back guys."
After seeing his teammates not Ben ran in to the door way, only to bump in to the blond man in the trench coat. Ben saw the man glare at him as his coat got shuffled and Ben laughed anxiously as twin daggers for eyes went his way."Ah, sorry about that sir."
The blond guy just ruffled his coat and muttered,"Bah, clumsy boy, watch where you step or it will cost you."
"Um, sorry it won't happen again. "
Mister Blond just glowered at Ben before walking in to the edge of the room to look out the window, causing Ben to gulp."Great, even with my training I still can't erase this clumsiness of mine. So much for will power over powering DNA. Last thing I need is my nature making me seen like a idiot throughout galaxies. Oh?"
Ben was shocked to then see Mosach walk over and chuckle at him."Don't mind Mister Eastion, he like all of us are on edge about current events. It has nothing to do with you. Ben Auro is it? I must say I am impressed with your spirit."
"Oh, I just try to keep a positive outlook on things. After all if you just look at the bad stuff all the time it will drive you bonkers and all that."
"Indeed. I admit I nearly lost sight of any ray of hope for a stable united government. But, then I seen the genuine devotion of you Enji Knights and I am reminded that not everyone in one side is united in thought or desire. I, Havoc, Mister Burns, Trent Easton, the Ambassador, and the others here all have difference desires perhaps. But in the end we all just want this conflict to end."
"Well, I guess that's what we are here for right? Even Mister Blonde, er, I mean Mister Easton seems all right, just a little jumpy. Even now he seems to be wanting to, huh, what the?"
Ben 's caution kicked into overdrive as he spotted the blond man at the edge of the room take something out of his pocket that looked a lot like a gun to Ben. Acting on instinct, the rookie Enji at once dived at Mosach."Watch out!"
Ben tackled the senator just in time as the two hit the floor, right as a searing red energy bolt whizzed by and blasted a hole in the wall.
Everyone got alarmed as Doug blurted out,"What the hell!"
The blond man snared at the sight of his failed act." Damn boy! I'll have to, AHH!"
In an instant his gun was slashed in half. As he is shocked to see that, Cloud was right in front of him with his sword drawn. He, Guy and Luke all have the man surrounded as Cloud narrows his eye."I expected that one of you guys might have hidden intentions, but I did not think your treacheries would be this brazen!"
Guy nodded as he grasped his own sheath."What's your deal! Why would you try to kill one of your own allies? Huh, what the, guys watch out!"
Everyone saw that the man's body begins to flicker before he snarled." Because all weak willed traitors must die!"
With that the man's body glows, before everyone was shocked to see that in the blond man's place there is a human sized reptile like creature with hind legs!
Mosaic then gasped in horror." What? Trent, you were, you are a Skedar? No, there was never any Trent Easton to start with?"
The Skedar quickly snarled out."You weak scum, Weil Zabi knew you and the others would not have his vision! But at least we will get something out of you trying to derail are glory! Now not only will you traitors perish, but so will a hand full of you annoying Enji Knights!"
Luke got annoyed before blurting out,"Don't count on it scale face! Weil is not going to win, especially if he is going to resort to cheap stunts like this! Now, you're going to give us some answers Skedar! Huh?"
All of a sudden the Skedar's chest glows red.
"The only question I'll answer to your Enji is that the Skedar have no fear opposing you and the Lylat Kingdom, and this is what we think of you!"
With that the Skedar roared before his chest object made a sound that caused Jade to form a deadly serious look."All of you, move out of the way! Frigid Coffin!"
The long haired man formed a spear of energy and instantly hurled a massive blast of ice just as the other Enji get out of the way. The Skedar was frozen solid instantly, and a moment later an explosion blasts out of the ice sculpture and it fell to pieces."
Cloud saw more fragments shatter before he grimaced."A suicide bomber, he was a diehard all right. Ben, nice relaxes."
Mosach nodded before adding,"I must thank you Ben Auro, I own you my life."
" No problem, just glad I could do my job right." Ben blurted out tensely." Well Doug, you wanted your action, you got it."
Doug whistled before adding," I admit I did not expect it to start off with such a bang though! Nice job bud, looks like we foiled theses Zeon idiots' grand plan! Huh? "
He then saw the Enji all looking around as James readjusted his glasses."Maybe the first part of their plan, but I doubt this was all they had planned."
Cloud nodded before adding," If one or more of them was setting us up, then this is likely just getting started. Be ready for anything Squad 7, we don't know the lengths the Zeon military will go just yet. Mosach, do you trust all of your men? "
Mosach nodded as he looked at his men." I knew them all well for years, I doubt that they would betray me. Mister Burns and Havoc don't have anything to gain by betraying me."
Ben raised an eyebrow as he muttered,"Are you sure about that? I mean, sorry if this sounds stereotypical but, that Havoc guy seemed rather shady. I mean, the leader of a secluded religious order? I have hard enough of a time trusting what most religious leaders say, but especially ones that are about darkness and stuff. I mean come on, the man's name being Havoc does not ring any alarm bells?"
Cloud sighs and says," Remember Ben,like James said earlier it's a wide universe and Havoc to his home could mean what we think of pillows. We can't rule him not being part of this but we also can't just assume things. Well, for now we better get ready. Cid can you, whoa!"
All of a sudden the entire ship rocks before the same soldier from before then says,"
Senator, three Zeon warships have just entered out of Hyperspace! The ships are registered as the Musai,Valiant Prudence, and the Vesalius. No...the Musai is the flag ship of the Red Comet Char Aznable!"
Mosach then widens his eyes in shock as he he checked the data."What, the legendary mobile suit plot, and master of fleet battles? No, this was a set up from the start! I swear, I had no idea!"
" Let's just handle this before things get out of hand." Cloud uttered calmly as he held a hand up." Cid, what's the situation?"
Cloud checked his transmitter before his long time ally blurted out," It really sucks Cloud! Three heavy battle cruisers are coming out guns blazing! My ride and the others are more than a match for them, but I am not sure about that out of date modal! You guys better get on board before the action gets to hard core!"
"Good idea, let's move back to the docking bay before troops move in and, huh, this energy, watch out!"
All of a sudden the right wall explodes, before it comes down! Ben and everyone then instantly sees a dozen human soldiers wearing brown Zeon uniforms with large white helmets with the Zeon emblems on them. (They sort of look like Rebel soldiers from Star Wars.)
Next to them are alien like blue creatures of the Elite race that belong to the Covenant alliance army, along with the monkey like Brute members of the same group and other members of the Covenant, the Grunts and Jackals, along with a few more Skedar.
Ben and the others saw all of these newcomers instantly take out various energy weapons before Ben tensed up." Zeon soldiers, here all ready? What, do they have mages with warp magic or something?"
Mosach gasped in shock as he walked backwards."No, of course! That last Skedar must have given his comrades the warp codes to this ship, and the troops are just warping on board and bypassing are defenses to transfer vie are cargo transporter!"
James took out his combat bow and had it glow with his magical energy."Looks like we took their bait hook line and sinker!"
Cloud nodded as he saw a dozen large reptilian biped males storm in with large energy rifles before he tensed up."
"Even the Krogan are allying with Weil? Guess he convinced them he can do something about the genophage on planet Tuchanka? Even if he might have been the one that put it their in the first place? Well, they stacked the deck in their favor Maybe, but there is no way they are going to lure us in! Everyone, froma defense position around the senator and the others! Stick together, and we will get through this!"
Ben realized how fast everyone was moving and just blurted out," Yes Captain!"
Ben drew his sword and got ready as he saw the various Zeon soldiers spread out as the human soldier with the most medals on his outfit yelled out,"Enji dogs, you won't get away with trying to oppresses are desire for independence! You think your powers make you so great but you can't get out of being brought to justice for what you did to are great former leader Ansem! "
Ben rolled his eyes as he blurted back,"What are you talking about? We did not kill Ansem, one of the Enji Masters died to so don't blame it on us? Huh? Ah!"
The Genji saw six or so targeting lasers aiming for him before the same soldier yelled out,"You can't con us with your fake news! We know the truth, and we won't lower are guard down again! Kill them all, traitors and Enji alike!"
With that everyone of the soldiers opened fire, which caused Cloud to look at his teammates." Take cover!"
With that the many Enji use their beyond human speed to dash out of the way of the incoming fire. Cloud deflected the blast of a Mauler gun from another Skedar warrior before he stayed in front of Senator Mosach as he glanced at Ben."Ben, everyone, I know it may be tense being in a real battle, but you have to stay calm. Remember your training, watch them closely, and make sure they don't surround you! Just wait for a opening, and you can beat them!"
Ben nodded as he dodged in coming blasts from one of the Grunt soldiers Needier gun."
Understood Cloud. All right, if there was ever a time to prove I can do more than talk about being a Enji, now is the time! I won't die here!"
The brown haired man managed to be fast enough to avoid being hit, which was quite the respectable accomplishment since there is dozens of lethal attacks being shot per second! The whole room is quickly being consumed with destructive plasma, and as the armored normal Lylat soldiers begin storming in to the ship to back up the Enji the entire area of the Andalite is consumed with the cries of war!
While most of the people on board got tense from this, one of the rare few that do not is none other than Havoc. Havoc, along with his assistant, and a movie actor John Ruse, are all sitting on his chambers. Havoc was just sitting on his chair sipping some tea as he saw Ruse pacing around the chamber biting his finger nails before he cleared his throat."Enough Ruse, you're not displaying the aura of confidence that we hired you for."
Ruse then looks frantic as he snapped out,"I can't help it man! The Zeon soldiers are attacking my lord! This is not like in one of my movies where I can pull of some stop motion tricks and take out a whole army! We are trapped man, TRAPPED! Do you see a exit man? Then SHOW ME THE EXIT! SHOW ME THE MONEY!"
" I always did fail to see why your such a box seller which that immature childish attitude of yours. Anyway, calm yourself Ruse."
Ruse then jumps on the nearby coach as he says," I can't Master Havoc, not till they stop the shooting!" The actor screamed out as he jumped up and down on the coach. This childish reaction caused Havoc to slam his staff on the ground."Enough! You won't die Ruse, as long as you fallow my instructions. Yes, the brave Zeon rebels are passionate about making their cause a reality. But yet at the same time the Enji Knights are passionate about seeing their beloved peace becoming a reality. Both sides have the resolve, but in the end like always, the side with the most power will win out."
All of a sudden a deep voice growled out a assertive."Yes, and soon, ALL sides on this universe will see who has the true, supreme power and is fighting for the absolute destiny of existence!"
Ruse is so spooked that he fells off his couch."AHH! Who is there? A soldier? Please don't kill me; I love the movement you guys have going!"
Havoc rolled his eyes before hissing out,"Seriously, if not for your ability to recruit members my small minded friend, I fail to see what use you would have to are cause. Ease your tension. That would be are other...quite devout member remember? So, I can see your getting excited all ready eh my friend?"
"Yes, it's been ages since I heard the screams of warfare. And I can't wait to make a few more!"
"Just restrain yourself a tad longer. Let are two opposing forces go at each other, till you show them, what the true supreme force of the universe is!"
"At last the time has come. At last, we will reveal are selves to the Enji Knights, and the entire universe will tremble with fear at the realization of their inescapable fate!
"Yes, there is no escaping it now, it's far too late for the pitfall masses to have their salvation. At last, an end to this never-ending farce is in sight. Everything is born through sleep, and so will the new paradise. Yes, so let destiny unfold at last so that it will become reality at long last."
Havoc went back to sip his tea, and as a explosion rocked the ship and he sees a Zeon ship have part of it explode form a barrage of missiles the Neo-Highwind unleashed he just closed his eyes."My, this tea here is better than I expected. Well then...that young Enji wanted to be a hero, well I guess this will be is chance to grasp a hero's death."
Taking everything he had learned, and with a good dose of hormones keeping his senses sharp, he is able to stay in one piece so far. The scene then turned back to the battlefield, where Ben had just jumped out of the way of a plasma grenade and then saw a human soldier aiming some sort of Plasma Pistol right at Ben."Enji, you can't wiggle out of justice!"
From their he fired a shot and Ben manages to deflect the blast back in to the man's arm using his sword . He winced as he saw the man's arm get vaporized before he weakly chuckled."Funny, that's what I was about to say. No matter how crazy you are you're not going to win! So give up while you still have the, whoa!"
Ben heard a noise, and lept to the side as he saw a barrage of energy needles coming for him. As he got hit in the right shoulder and cried out in pain, he then sees two more soldiers coming behind the other one as one says," We won't give up till you and all of the Lylat Kingdom is so badly battered no one can stop us! You can't stop us, we will kill all of you before, AHH!"
He was cut off as he quickly got blasted in the chest with a energy arrow. As he was blasted back his comrade turned to see James aiming for him as the red haired Enji rookie threw out a wry,"Your delusions are just going to do you more harm than good. There is no way you're going to win!"
The soldier tried to recover as he snarled out,"Damn you! Die you son of a,GUH!"
Before he could return fire he was hit in the neck with a powerful kick and went flying in to the wall hard before Doug revealed he landed the blow and smirked." Shut up punk! You idiots think you can moan and get what you want with a big enough temper tantrum? Get real, if you can't accept things like men then get beat down like the idiots you are!"
Ben took a deep breath before nodding at his teammates."Nice one guys, that was to close."
Doug's expression hardened as he swerved around."No kidding. You got to step it up a notch man. It's not time to be nice Ben, seriously, you have to go all out because its kill or be killed!
"You think I don't' know that?" Ben retorted anxiously." I came here ready for a fight, and did not expect a warm welcome."
James eyed Ben carefully before his expression hardened."No offence Ben, but your trembling knees tells a different story."
Ben glanced down and saw that both his knees and his arms were trembling before he tried to will them to stabilize."Er, sorry about that. I guess, having my life in danger is harder to surprises then I thought.
"It's understandable Ben, but you got to surpass your fear or it will lead you to your death.
"I know it ok! Let's just focus on taking down the enemy before they can, GUH!"
With that Ben felt a flash of pain as he sees a plasma blast soar past his arm. It's only a glance but Ben still can feel the pain, and he then turned around to see a annoyed Zeon soldier curse at his gun." Damn it, this guns targeting systems is busted! I'll still fry you yet you, GUH!"
Doug cut him off as he showcased his speed as he bursts at the soldier and upper cut the soldier into the ceiling. As the soldier moaned Doug just spat the ground." Like hell you will fry my buddy punk!"
Ben took a deep breath as he nodded at his teammate." Doug, thanks for that. Sorry I am fighting so sloppy. Guess I was not as ready for real combat as I thought. "
"Don't worry bro, we all go at our own pace, even during a fight to the death I guess. Its freaking me out a little to, but I won't let a thing like fear keep me from making sure my pals don't die!"
"I won't either. I promise I'll return the favor Doug."
"Don't sweat it man." Doug retorted as he flashed a half-lopped smile." These guys have some fire power but they only are a threat because they are swarming us! Too bad for them they are going to see what happens to annoying bugs!"
"That's for sure, I'll make sure they, huh?"
He then sees another soldier running fast behind Doug and James, with a Covenant energy blade in his hand. With everyone else busy fighting the enemy jumped up and prepares to slice Doug in half before Ben instantly reacted to help his pal." No you don't!"
He quickly stabbed the soldier right in the heart. The Zeon soldier screamed one last time before dying in front of him. Doug was shocked as he swerved around to see blood on Ben's face." Whoa, that sneaky dude nearly capped me when my back was turned! Did not think he could be so fast. Thanks Ben, you saved my hide."
Ben just clutches his fist as he sees blood is on it before he says," After all this time, I always imagined myself killing monsters and evil robots. But killing humans, I did not really want to have it come to that."
"What can you do bro? Like I said, it's us or them. Oh?"
He and James saw Ben looking deadly serious as he grasped his head tightly with a deadly serious look on his face." Your right Doug, it's us or them! I won't die, I refuse to die or allow those important to me die! I may regret killing humans, but, theses idiots forsaken there right to live as soon as they decided they could get away with this! You're not humans, your just mavericks, monsters! And I won't hesitate, I won't allow mere monsters to kill me!"
A few more soldiers ran in before the right most member of the Zeon army yelled out."Gene! You, you're going to wish you did not do that Lyalt Dog!"
He fires some sort of energy like shotgun at Ben but Ben deflects all the blasts before charging at the soldier and saying,"
No, you're going to wish you did not do that idiot! You should have paid attention to what I said; there is NO way I am going to die here!"
With that he uses his magical energy to lift the gun right out of the soldiers hand before in an instant Ben slices the man in the chest! As he falls down the soldier to the right of him yelled out,"Denim! Damn you!"
He then fires a blast from his energy rifle and the monkey like Brute soldier discharges a grenade from his Brute Shot but Ben just defects the energy shots and catches the grenade in his hand before jumping up." Know the price of underestimating a Enji moron!"
He then threw the grenade right back at its sender and the two soldiers perish in an explosion! Doug sees Ben instantly jump back and go to dodge the attacks from a Skedar and its large Reaper gun before he whistled out,"Damn, Ben's really going at it!"
James nodded before adding,"Guess with the fear of death hitting him on the face his will to live is blasting out full force. Good to know it's having a positive effect but I think we should cut the chatter till we don't have to worry about dying."
"Sounds like a plan!"
Doug and James go to back Ben up and those, like all of the other Enji showed the Zeon forces just what they are messing with. Ben saw Cloud effortlessly sent back an energy bolt in to a human soldier before blocking the smashing attack from a Brute's large Gravity Hammer and decapitating him.
He also then sees Cecil in a flash take down two soldiers, and Tear create a energy barrier around her and the others near her to nullifies the incoming Slayer missiles before she counter attacks with a powerful Holy Lance magical attack that vaporizes a group of soldiers.
After then seeing Natalia unleash a volley of energy charged arrows to take down even more soldiers Ben grinned."Well, guess the Zeon forces are learning the hard way that they will need a lot more fire power to ambush the Enji!"
He then proceeded to use a burst of speed to dodge a incoming missile and then uppercut the Elite Covenant soldier that fired the attack. Meanwhile even the Zeon soldiers were starting to see that they may have bit off more than they can chew before the commander of the attack forces grunted out," Damn, this situation is getting out of hand! The Enji have far greater power levels then we expected! There is no choice, send the battle droid reinforcements now!"
Seconds later more explosions blasted out behind the commander. Until everyone then sees human sized green looking beings covered head to toe in metal with single glowing red mono eyes and energy cannons attached to their wrists. Ben got on guard as they all go in a line."Don't remember seeing many life forms like those guys."
"That's because they are not humans Ben." James uttered flatly." They are the mass produced Zaku battle droids that Weil's Oz corporations produce. It's a cheap way to raise an army, and to insure they are loyal no matter what."
With that the Zaku droids all have their eyes glow before they all at once blurt out,"Targets located. Destroy without delay. Roger roger!"
As if they were all the same person, in unison they open fire at the Enji. Ben deflected a incoming blaster bolt before he sees two of the nearest Zaku droids then take out glowing energy dagger out of its hand before they both charge at Ben.
Ben dodges the first one's charge and blocks the second one's attack before he kicks one in the head, only to wince in pain."Ow! These guys are made of some tough stuff! Oh?"
Doug punched the Zaku 's head off before he smirked." Nah, they are nothing more than tin cans Ben! You just have to put some effort in to your hits that's all!"
Ben nodded as he cast a lighting blast to zap the Zaku to his right."Easy for the guy who is the ace martial artist to say. Whatever, at least these guys are not that more difficult than the others."
"That's not the point Ben." James uttered as he aimed at his next target." The threat they pose is that they have no fear or feel pain. And they can, huh? Move it!"
The trio saw three more Zaku droids aiming at them before they fire in unison. To Ben and co's shock fire off a energy web that catches them and attaches them to the wall. Ben looked around in shock."Damn it, did not see that coming!"
"Sneaky scrap piles, they are going to pay for this! They don't have the fire power to take us down!"
James eyed something before he gasped." Maybe they don't, but those guys might!"
"All of a sudden the three then see two larger armored blue creatures called Hunters stomp up to them! The left one roars before the two then lift up their arms, or more precise the large plasma cannons on those arms before they glow to fire before they both say,"All Enji, must die!"
The two fire powerful beams of green energy at the members of Squad 7 before Ben widened his eyes."No, it, can't end like this! Huh?"
In a flash he sees a trail of blue energy before Cloud instantly appeared to block the two blasts with his sword. He then narrowed his eyes as he looked at the Hunters with a harsh enough glare to make them back down."It won't, I won't allow it!"
The Enji Captain dashed at the two Hunters and they go to strike the captain of Squad 7. However then there claws smash the ground Cloud is behind them all ready. He just closes his eyes like he was just dealing with ants."Sorry, but for all of you Zeon soldiers this is the end of the line."
The Hunters roar and charged at Cloud, only to fall to pieces after a step.
Ben saw the right most Hunger twitch before he chuckled nervously."Man, I could barley follow Cloud's slashes. He really does not mess around, but that's good for us. Oh?"
Cloud instantly slashed the energy web to shatter it and as Ben fell in to the ground Cloud turned to him." Sorry for keeping you hanging guys. Are you all ok?"
"A little shaken but all right. Sorry to weigh you down in the middle of a battle sensei ."
To Ben's relief Cloud's expression softened." Your hardly a burden Ben, all of you are far better at fallowing orders then my last squad. You're doing fine, don't worry. After all teammates look after each other. "
"But of course. Er, by the way, what happened to your last teammates?"
Cloud without a bat turns around to slash a incoming missile in half before he uttered a bitter,"They got reckless, and had some bad ends. Try not to repeat their mistakes."
Ben gets a little pale as he chuckled anxiously."I do tend to study history well to do just that so, er, thanks. Well, at least we are doing strong so far."
Cloud nodded before adding." It seems that way. The Zeon forces either did not expect for so many of us to be here, or they just underestimated how strong we were. Either way, at this rate we should be able to drive them off without suffering to many losses.
However, just remember, the battle field can change in an instant. Ah, and no matter what you always have to be ready to stay above the waves of war! Get ready, another wave is coming!"
Before Ben could ask what Cloud was talking about all of a sudden everyone felt a tremor before out of nowhere the last standing wall came crashing down.
Ben's eyes widen in shock as he saw a large tank sized red and purple machine, that looked like a crab with tank turrets where the eyes of a crab would be.
Cloud just sighed as the machine turned his way." I seem to always attract the attention of pilots of the most bizarre machines. Whatever. "
All of a sudden the Enji heard a loud laughter before the metal plate on this crab like machine folded down before everyone sees a human wearing a fancier outfit and has a red sort of glass slab over his head. This man saw everyone look at him and cackled out,"It seems you Enji are more resourceful then I realized! Don't feel too proud of yourselves though, that just means you get to die at the hands of me, Major Varus Slender!
And I should warn you, I enjoy making my enemies squirm before they die. And since I have this new Cesar Tallgeese mobile armor with combat data from the Lighting Count himself, Zechs Merquise! Even you Enji and your stupid out of date magical tricks can't stop me!"
Ben braced himself as he sees the Tallgeese snapped its claws. As he saw the claws have buzzsaw blades pop out of the claws and then have them glow with energy he gulped."
So, this is the boss of the attack force or something? Seems like it with the fancy toy and all."
"It would seem so." Cloud answered cautiously."If we can take him down it might break down the rest of the soldier's morale. Slender, if you have any regard for your men surrender now before you all lose your lives senselessly!"
The Zeon commander laughed with a snide tone and just responded by aiming the mobile armor's cannons at spikey haired Enji Captain."
Surrender? NEVER! How gutless do you think the men of the Zeon Federation army are Enji? Are pride for are cause is far too great to give up! Besides, my scouter can pick up you so called holy warriors power levels, and your strength is far too inferior to get out of this! A power level of three hundred, surrounded by a few one hundreds? I'll rip the whole lot of you to pieces!"
"So that's how it is eh? You use those scouter machines to grasp are strength eh?" Cloud uttered flatly." You're going to regret using those devices to assume your victory, because it just leaded you to the end of the line!"
Slender had his eye twitch at Cloud's confidence before roaring out,"Shut up and die all ready!"
He unleashed a round of cannon blasts from his machine, but every member of Squad 7 managed to evade the attack. The Zeon commander snarled with fury and had his machine extend its metal claw and try to crush Cloud. However the Enji Captain was ready for the strike and blocks it with the First Sword before he says,"
Sorry, today does not feel like a death day to me. Time you see just how grave an error you made!"
With that Cloud has his magical energy explode before his large blade glows blue with energy before he horrifies Slender with his power and kicks the Tallgeese with enough force to kick it back! This causes a vibration that causes the Zeon soldier to slam his head against his cockpit before he says,"
What the hell was that! He should not have nearly enough power to, WHAT! When the hell did this punk's power level exceed a thousand? What the, now its three thousand? Slag, I got a broken scouter!"
" It's not a malfunction," Cloud uttered as he got back on the ground." I can just hide the true extent of my magical energy to catch overconfident foes like you off guard. Now, it's time to end this pointless battle! Let's take him down Squad 7. I hope you boys remember plan delta?"
"Yup, let's do this!" Ben answered confidently."
"DAMN YOU ENJI!" Slender roared out."You can't stop us from breaking away from your decaying Lylat Kingdom! "
The man in the machine fired a volley of missiles, but James just smirked at the action."Just watch us!"
With that James casts a magical spell to fire a pillar of ice up from the ground in front of him to block the incoming missiles. And as the missiles impacted the ice and it shatters Doug is all ready charging at the machine as he says," All right tough guy! Time to tenderize me some crab legs! Beast Impact!"
Doug quickly dashed underneath the machine and smashed its legs with a powerful combo it with enough strength to stagger the machine.
As the Zeon commander yelled out in shock he cursed at Doug. Just as he was about to open fire on Doug, Ben then jumped up and stabbed the machine's claw cannon right as its about to fire, causing it to backfire and explode.
Slender saw this and pounded his terminal in frustration."God damn it, this is the newest most powerful machine the egg heads made to counter the Enji! I can't lose here!"
Cloud's expression hardened as he moved closer." Face it; you all are letting your ego's overwhelm you! If you don't stop soon the rest of your army will follow!"
"Go to hell you relic of the past! You, all of you are just part of the old era, that's about to be broken down piece by piece!"
Cloud just sighed as he sees both claws of the mobile armor coming for him."Urg, I hate conversation with zealous idiots. Whatever, this ends here! Blade Beam!"
With this Cloud's energy explodes before he swings his sword down, and unleashes one his powerful limit break moves by releasing a wave of pure energy that's strong enough to slice right through both of the claws, and through the left side of the Tallgeese!
Varus Slender just managed to avoid not being burned up as he sees his machine explode and fall on its right side."NO! I can't go down like this! "
"To bad, because you are!" Ben blurted out." Nice move Cloud, you wasted him! Whew, that was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be."
Doug grinned before adding,"Guess that's because we have a whole lot of firepower to dish out!"
"Let's just say, I busted much more well built machines." Cloud answered casually." All right, last chance to get out of this alive Slender. If you give us some info I can promise you and your men will be sent to a decent prison."
Slender looked around and saw that most of his men were either dead or subdued by the other Enji, and saw Brad slamming a Hunter around like a rag doll in the distance before his veins bulged."No, I'll never give you Enji anything! Even if you squirm out of defeat here, you can't hope to win against the might of Weil Zabi!"
Ben rolls his eyes." Man, talking about having a cow or something. Seriously, just how much twisted propaganda has Weil stuffed down your throats? For the last time we did not kill Ansem! "
Slender sneered back,"Save it tool! We will never accept your lies! We will fight till the last man! We will show you just how unbreakable are sprits truly are! And then, you will see who truly come out on top!"
Cloud sighed as he saw the other Enji begin to come up around him."If you guys are going to play hardball, so be it. But no matter how devoted you are to victory, or how much firepower you amass, you're not going to defeat us!"
Ben nodded before adding,"We will cut through your deception and your leaders' insane ambitions, so that peace can be restored! No matter what, we will insure evil fails to have what it wants! After all it's the job of a hero after all! So let's, huh? What the, did it get colder all of a sudden?"
Ben's sudden expression is not quite random because everyone else notices that the room suddenly got dimmer, before everyone heard a deep voice burst out in mocking laughter."
The job of a hero you say? Such a pathetic farce is to disgusting to merely observe any longer! Its time all you heathens got the fate you deserve!"
Luke raised a eyebrow before he snorted."Who the hell is that? Another Zeon nut job that underestimates us? Looks like he is a prankster to, well come out and get on with this all ready freak!"
Tear saw how dark the room was getting before she tensed up."Careful Luke, can't you sense the amassing dark energy? I am feeling, a power level, and a massive one forming here! And its power is not only fierce, but I never felt such rage from this presence, not even from my brother Van!"
"What kind of Zeon soldier is this?" Guy blurted tensely as he grasped his sword.
All of a sudden the ground to the left of the damaged Tallgeese glowed before a red circle with some foreign symbol appeared."I am no mere common sellsword Enji scum! Embrace, the ultimate wrath of the dark side!"
A explosion of powerful red energy exploded out of the ground, with the force is powerful enough to blast Ben off his feet. As he quickly got back up he looked around." What is this? How much tricks do theses Zeon soldiers have?"
"I am not sure Ben, but get ready for anything!" Cloud declared as he eyed the area around the explosion carefully.
Before Ben could inquire more, everyone saw a figure emerge from the column of dark energy that looked different the most of the enemies they encountered today.
The figure that emerged is a dark figure clad in black armor from head to toe. the figure looked human in structure, expect for the fact that one of its hands was far larger than the other and looks more like a large claw. In that hand resided a massive blood red blade that was even larger then Cloud's own blade, and looked far more demonic.
This being had clawed armored feet, with massive shoulder pads that have spikes protruding out of them, along with a helmet that concealed the man's face, only showing glowing red eyes. On this dark knight's chest armor is some sort of odd evil looking symbol on it and as Ben took a look at the eyes of this new arrival he instantly felt a chill creep down his spine."Oh boy, something tells me this is not going to be wanted reinforcements for us. I may not know what is going on but I do know that this guys eyes are more crazy looking then Brads!"
"No arguments here Ben." James exclaimed." This can't end well."
Speaking of Brad, after thrashing all of the Zeon troops that got in his way this new event got his attention. Seeing the demonic figure emerge just caused the wild man to grin."Well what do we have here? I reckon we got another freak show who wants to rumble! Just hope you're not as sorry as the rest of the crazy trash here freak!"
This new being does not even seem to respond to Brad as he just looked around and has his eyes glow even redder."
Ah, it's been such a long time, a VERY long time since I seen some worthy offerings! So, you're the warriors of light, the order of the Enji Knights that pledge to defend the universe form evil are you? Hahaha, how amusing."
"All right let's just cut right to it." Cloud answered bluntly." What are you and what do you want? You some mercenary that was paid to aid theses soldiers?"
The Azure Knight looked at the corpses of the Zeon soldiers with disgust before he glanced at Cloud,"Please, as if I was on the same level of theses inferior beings! I am not here because I was paid to be here. I am here Enji, because there is nothing more I desire then destroying you all!"
Slander saw the new arrival's bloodlust and laughed deliriously."Hahahah! Yes, see Enji? You can't defeat us! Are resources are overwhelming! I don't know where the president hired this man form but now we can't lose! Victory is ours! Huh?"
The Zeon commander's enthusiasm froze as he saw this demonic knight turn to him with a look of raw hate." I don't recall saying I am here to aid you cur."
" Er, then what the hell are you here for you, huh? Wait, no, please I, NO!"
The new arrival shows just what he thinks of the man, and how much power he has at the same time, by having his sword glow with energy. The demonic being pointed it at the Cesar Tallgeese."I am here to hand down all worthless beings their fate. Now, offer your soul!"
The being unleashed a blast of pure darkness from his sword, that is powerful enough to destroy the Tallgeese, and Varius Slender in one shot. As Ben and the others heard Slender give off one painful scream before he died Doug cracked his knuckles before chuckling anxiously. "Ok, so he is not with the Zeon boys to? Guess we just got some psychotic freak on our hands!"
" To bad it seems its one seriously powerful freak who looks more crazed then Brad!" Ben blurted out. Brad was closer to him then he thought before he " What are you talking about Benny boy? No way this mutant here is anywhere NEAR the same class as me! "
Nightmare saw Brad's anger and grasped his own fist tightly."How correct, a filthy little ape is far from worthy of being on the same level of me! Worthless trash, its time your kind meets its end!"
"What the, you want to say that again freak show?" Brad screamed out with outrage." Time you get with the times knight, your nothing but a god damn joke and ill beat you down like all bad jokes! YOUR DEAD!"
Brad prepared to pounce, but before he did Sabin pushed him back."Don't be a fool Brad! Can't you sense the massive power emitting from this being? The only man who had a aura black where that of my worlds arch foe Kefka!"
Brad gets enraged as he shoved Sabin back."" Bah, I don't need such a crutch as "sensing" my punching bags power! Because it does not matter how strong they are, they still got nothing on the Unstoppable Juggernaught! Now let me do you guys a favor and let me waste him all ready!"
He charged at the demonic looking knight, and the response caused his target to snicker."Disregarding the advice of your own master? You're even more pathetic then I thought!
"Shove it! Your even more pathetic you nameless freak! I don't know who you are but your nothing but trash!"
He unleashed his punch, only to be shocked at his target blocking it with ease with his blade. The Azure Knight's glare grew enough to make Brad flinch."You dare call ME trash you revolting human?
Listen well; I am Nightmare, the envoy of darkness that will bring forth the new paradise. The paradise of darkness! Your ego is a fresh reminder on just why I so devoutly serve my duty! Your madness...! How it shines like a beacon to me! Are you ready to die, you conceited wretched human? You shall become my nourishment!"
Before his opponent could response he kicked him in the chest. He hit Brad hard enough to launch him in the air and then instantly slashed Brad across the chest with his massive blade. Blood poured out of Brad's chest, and as he went flying back Doug winced." Man, this sucker is fast with that sword. Good thing I did not try to repeat history."
"Yah, if you did I don't think you would get off so easy this time Doug." Cloud added tensely." There is no mistake, this being Nightmare, is a serious threat no matter what his purpose is. I never heard of anyone like this guy, but let's make sure this is the end of his carrier! "
Nightmare saw all the Enji getting ready to fight and snorted with amusement."Yes, show me what you can do, offer your lives to me! Death! I want to taste more deaths! But before that, I want to see for myself, just how much weight the reputation of the so called champions of justice have!"
Stan could no longer let his enemies taunting stand as his magical aura ignited."You want a firsthand taste? You got it freak! Demon Fang!"
The Enji Captain begun the battle by having his special Swordian blade Dymlos glow red. He then unleashed a wave of pure energy from his sword. However Nightmare just swung his sword at the attack to bat it away like it was a fly."You truly are deluded to think that level of power is impressive. Don't think I will fall so easley Enji! Oh?"
He then saw Luke and Guy both charging at him as Luke had his black Key of Lorelei blade glowing with energy."Well good news, we don't give up either! Rending Havoc!"
Luke then unleashes a powerful combo art of his before Guy cried out,"Final Cross!"
With that Guy unleashes his own Arcane Arces attack to hit Nightmare as Luke hits him with his own. Since Nightmare was all ready blocking Luke's attack Guy hit him across the chest. The Dark Knight saw his armor was scared and snorted as if he was more amused then anything."I see, you have skills after all. Good, this will at least be enjoyable !"
Luke widened his eyes at his enemies reaction with shock."What, not even a scrape? GUH!"
Before he could react Nightmare smashed the two back with his large claw."Of course you maggots, I am far beyond the normal capacities of your weak humans after all! Its time you realize your time has passed, so let this set in so you can at least die with dignity!"
He saw Cecil charging at him with the long haired Enji's Light Bringer sword surging with light energy."Are end is not hear monster! No matter what dark desires you have its our sword duty to insure you don't make them become a reality!"
With that Cecil unleashes a furious barrage of sword strikes that are so fast that Ben can only see the Enji as a bluer! But Ben is deeply disturbed to see that Nightmare is able to move just as fast and parry every strike!
As Cecil puts both hands in to his sword and uses a surge of speed to warp behind Nightmare for a back slash Nightmare quickly turns and blocks with such force that it creates a shockwave that knocks the table in the room away.
Nightmare snickered at Cecil's shock before he pressed harder." Duty you say? Well guess what, it's my duty to kill every last one of you! And I won't fail to the likes of naïve trash like you! "
He unleashed a powerful surge of power in his swing that shatters the ground where Cecil was just a second ago. Ben saw the aura of darkness around Nightmare growing even larger as he grimaced."This guy, he truly is a demon! I never felt energy like this before, it's like, evil itself!"
Nightmare saw Ben's fear and snickered out,"What's wrong boy, afraid of sensing what the true power of the universe is?! That's right, tremble in terror, for your weak soul shawl be torn apart by my merciless wrath!"
"I, i'm not afraid of you!" Ben shouted out defensively." There is no way we will lose to a demon monster like you!"
Nightmare got amused as he pointed his sword right in the air."Is that so? Naïve boy, you think because you fight for justice you will prevail? Simpleton, let me make reality painfully aware at how cruel justice really is!"
He dashed right for Ben, only for Cloud to intercept him."You're not doing anything to my team on my watch Nightmare!"
"Protecting your comrades?" Nightmare retorted cruelly." How noble. However, you can't save anyone from this bloodbath Enji!"
"We will see about that! "
The Enji jumped up and then unleashed a second Blade Beam attack at Nightmare. However as the Azure Knight was hit with the blast he then snarled out with disgust."I told you, your skills are useless! Nothing will save you from the greatest nightmare!"
With that Nightmare had his energy explode and he charged right at Cloud for a killer lunge. The spiky haired warrior was able to dodge the strike, but it left him open for his foe to smash him in the chest with his leg, and send him flying through the wall."Cloud Sensei, no!" Ben cried out in terror as he saw his squad leader get hit.
Nightmare landed on the ground so hard it bent."eThe time for you humans to face your judgment is at hand! And all worthless fools like you that cog up the universe will at last be purged! So, face your fate boy!"
Nightmare dived at Ben and tried to slice him in half. Ben is able to block, but the force of the blow smashes Ben to his knees. Nightmare saw Ben grunt in pain before hissing with disgust."It's useless to resist, I can sense your energy boy, and even if there was one hundred of you, you're powerless to oppose me!"
Ben struggled not to let Nightmare bring his Soul Crusher down even as Nightmare unleashes more strength. As the blade got closer to his face Ben cried out,"No, I won't die to you! No matter how strong you are Nightmare, I refuse to lose to you!"
"That's some resolve you got there lad. Yes, you're quite stubborn, but that won't save you! Being definite only drags out your suffering, so, let me relive you of your pain and end your pathetic life right here! Drown in the cesspool of darkness! Oh?"
He saw Doug charging for him and blocked the blond haired man's fist with his free hand. As he turned to him Doug did not back down."The hell you are freak! No monster is going to cut us down and tell us we deserve to die! And that's because we will stick together to get through this!"
"No matter how many of you band together, you can't stop me! Time for a bloodbath!"
He prepared to smash Doug, only for James to shoot an energy arrow at his head. This does not harm him much but it does causes Nightmare to stagger back, causing him to glare at the red haired Enji."Is that the best you can do? Worthless, you can't do anything! Huh?"
Nightmare felt feels a surge of power before he observed Cloud had rebounded from the last attack faster then he though.t He saw Cloud coming right for him before the former SOLDIER cried out," I don't know about that, because it lets me have the time to do this! Finishing Touch!"
With this Cloud focuses his power in to his blade and performs a powerful slash faster than Nightmare can counter, hitting him hard in the chest and blasting him backwards! As Nightmare lands with a thud Cloud lands back in front of the others."No matter what, I won't let you kill my comrades!"
Nightmare slowly got back up, and felt his chest and looked deranged." You truly are a stubborn lot! Yes, this is indeed turning in to a worthy battle! Maybe if you're lucky I'll grant you deaths that will be remembered for the rest of history!"
Ben chuckled uneasily at his enemies zeal before throwing out a deadpanned,"Oh great, now I feel so very lucky. In any case, at least this guy seems to not be invincible."
"Yah, he is powerful all right, but we can still take him." Cloud threw out casually." However, from here on out, leave this to us guys."
"What do you mean Cloud?"
"You guys have done great. But even so, it's clear Nightmare has powers beyond your level. This is still a mission to bring back the senator and the others remember? Even if we beat him it will be pointless if the others die. That is why you're going to take Senator Mosica, Ambassador Udina and the others to the ships escape pod so that Cid can pick you up."
Ben is shocked as he says," What, you want us to leave you?"
Doug cried out in anger as he stepped up." Come on, quit treating us like kids!"
"It's a order Doug!" Cloud cried out with sudden anger." This is not being unfair, it's being realistic! Do what you can do, so that I can do what I can to end this in our favor. If you and the Senator and the others are out of the way, there will be less to worry about, understand? I hope you did not forget your orders all ready did you?"
Doug is about to argue before James cut in with a sharp,"He does have many sound points Doug. We should do what we can do. Because after all, like it or not this guy is way out of are league. "
Ben nodded before saying," He is right, I promised to obey orders and protect people, and that's what I plan to do! I understand Cloud Sensei, so I'll promise to ensure Senator Mosica and the others return to the Lylat Kingdom no matter what! Just promise me, that you will be there when we return!"
Cloud smirked before responding with a steady,"Don't worry Ben, I have no intention of dying here either. Rest assured, Cid will pick you up no matter how many Zeon forces try to stop you. So just believe in your selves and get going. I and the others will make an opening, so get ready!"
As Ben nodded Nightmare howled out a distasteful,"Sorry to ruin your parade Enji but I can hear your desperate ploy and I won't allow it! I am here to kill all of you, and I won't fail to the likes of you! Yes, fear, fear attracts the fearful! The strong, the weak, the innocent! Fear is my strength, and with the state of your pitiful society of fear and despair, I cannot lose!"
Nightmare was about to attack again when he heard a wild laugh. As he swerved around he saw it came from Brad. The large man Brad just keeps pounded his chest." Oh shut up all ready! You're going to lose punk! What to know why? Because you're a loser that relies on freaking out your targets to come off as strong that's why! I don't need fear, or any of that crap! Because I am the Unstoppable Juggernaught, power personified!"
The Azure Knight eyed Brad carefully before he grasped his fist tightly."Your still alive? I see, you were fast enough to react fast enough to step back from my slash and avoid a killer blow. I'll just be more precise this time, because I assure you mere reflexes cannot save you from me monkey!"
"Stop calling me a damn monkey freak!" Brad roared out as his muscles bulked up." All your puny slash did is get me even more revved up! I'll rip that sword apart and make you choke on it you stupid loser!"
" That's right, amuse me to the end you pathetic piece of, GUH!"
Nightmare burst at Brad to try and slice him up, but in an instant everyone saw Sabin warp right in front of Nightmare and punch him in the head before he could react. As the others saw him Sabin glared at his teammate."Enough of this! Brad, you escort Mister Havoc and the others to the escape pod!"
"Say WHAT! Is this some sort of joke!" Brad snarled out." I'm a badass fighter, not some damn escort! Have one of the other puny pansy's do it! I'm here to fight!"
"Enough Brad, you're no match for this man and I won't let your ego endanger life's so do it!"
Nightmare snickered as he rebound once more."" It's no use, like I said this vessel will be your tomb!"
Sabin turns back to Nightmare and got into a fighting stance."We will see about that! Suplex Blitz!"
The brother of the King of Fargo exploded with power before he unleashes a burst of speed and strength to tackle the charging foe and pin him to the ground. Nightmare realized he was having troubling getting getting back up before he snickered." You're stronger than I thought, but that won't save you!"
"We will see about that! Enough Brad! Disobey and you will be dismissed from the order so do it!"
Brad yelled with fury before punching the ground." ALL RIGHT! God damn it, where is that old geezer anyway?"
Lacus's rowdy boyfriend smashed right through the wall to obey his task before Cloud looked at Squad 7."All right, you guys go to!"
"Got it! Good luck Cloud!"Ben uttered anxiously, to which his team leader nodded."Same to you, see you soon."
Cloud saw Sabin got kicked right in to the ceiling and charged back at Nightmare. Meanwhile Ben, Doug, and James then ran over to Senator Mosaca, still alive and hunched over the remains of a chair before Ben went over to him."How you doing Senator?"
"Let's just say I had better days." The blue skinned senator replied grimly."
"Same here. Come on, let's get out of here. Don't worry, I'll protect you with my life on the way to the escape pods."
" Do what you can, that's all I expect. All right, the escape pods are down a level, this way!"
With this Ben and co escort the life form from Kiera out of the room and Stan has ordered for Kyle and Loni to do the same to Ambassador Udina, Mr Burns, and Smithers. When they get outside they see that Havoc and John Ruse and the rest of Havoc's staff are looking at them anxiously."What is going on Enji? I heard of the Zeon attack, but this does not sound like them!"
Brad just clutched his teeth as he gritted out."We are getting you out of here Havoc, so move your holy behind here before I have to kick it!"
Havoc glared at Brad before responding with a measured,"Watch your tone young man. I am aware of the situation but that does not mean you can forsake manners."
"Screw you!" Brad roared back as he raised his fist." I am missing my time in the sun so just move before I drag you out of here!"
Ben sighed as he saw Havoc's assistant Orgulla look alarmed before he put his hand up." Please forgive my, um, this guys lack of manners Lord Havoc, he has little in the way of manners. However we need to get out of here ASAP so please come with us to the escape pods so we can sort things out."
Havoc closes his eyes and nodded to Orgulla." If I must. However, it would seem the Enji have whatever this thing is isolated now so I hardly see the, oh?"
Everyone hears foot steps before a squad of Zeon soldiers run across the corner. As they raised their guns Ben took a deep breath."Yah, but see this is why we have to hurry."
Mr Burns glowers as he saw the rookie Enji get ready to fight." Enough of this. Smithers , releases the hounds on theses rude men!"
As everyone raises a eyebrow his sycophant just coughed."Um, sorry Mr Burns but A, they are not with us and B, they would not be of much use to us."
The yellow skinned old man just sighed."Fiddlesticks. That's it, releases the robotic Richard Simmons! Oh wait, he is still being repaired. Oh poppy cosh, if only I was in my prime Flying Hellfish days I would teach theses uncivilized, whoa!"
Kyle suddenly grasped Mr. Burns and dragged him away." How about reminiscing when we are not getting shot eh pops? Let's floor it!"
As they move Smithers shouted out a worried," Careful, he is over one hundred and, AHH! My arm! Sir I'm flamming!"
At that instant Smithers is shot right in his right hand and it instantly is vaporized. Ben saw Mister Burns look remorseful before he turned to James." Have any tactical escape spells handy James?"
"Luckily I in fact do." His red haired teammate answered."Hope this does not damage the ship even more but, here we go! Magnet!"
As everyone is running James uses a magical spell to rip the parts of the wall in front of them and from a new wall to cover them. As everyone quickly everyone starts to move to the lower floor Nightmare saw this and snarled."No, I won't be made a mockery of by mere bugs! Even if you Enji try to defend your comrades, you can't save them even if I can't get at them! And that's because, you underestimate the power of the dark side!"
The Azure Knight jumped out of the way of Stan and Cecil's attacks before his energy ignited. His demonic sword shimmered with red energy as his eyes looked murderous." Its time, rise servants of the one true master of evil, rise and enforce my will! Come forth malfested servants of the one true master of the universe, and kill the unworthy!
Rise Necrocalcous!"
Nightmare stabbed the ground and dark energy rises all around him. Cloud and everyone then saw shadows move out of Nightmare's shadow, and then leave the area.
Natalia saw this and stepped back frightfully."What the, what did that fiend just do?"
Jade narrows his eyes as he watched the shadows carefully."I am not sure, but I can sense numerous dark presences forming all over us! What did this monster do?"
"Don't bother worrying about it, you're not going to be alive long enough to worry about it!" Nightmare taunted as he raised his blade into the air. This act annoyed Stan before the blond Enji Captain yelled out," I had enough of you just assuming your going to kill us freak!"
The Enji got ready to finish the battle. But as the fighting intensified we now leave them to see if Ben and the others can get there task done right.
And for this we turn to the floor or so below the fight, where Ben and the others have just made it to the escape pod bay. Ben was relived to see the machines were all still working before he looked around." All right we made it! Um, anyone know how to use these things?"
James sighed as he looked at the monitors." Thankfully I do but it's not that hard. Just press the green button and once we are inside press the red button to launch and the blue button for Cid to pick us up."
Doug nodded as he looked around." Then let's do this before we miss are chance. As much as I hate missing a fight I hate getting a job done wrong even more!"
"Hope this does not make the war expand even more." Ben added wearily." Er, sorry things got so hectic Senator."
"It is not your fault Ben Auro." Mosca uttered." I should be the one apologizing for not taking a better look at everyone's intentions."
Brad gets annoyed before he folded his breath."Damn right you should be sorry tuna breathe! It's you and your gang of idiots fault in the first place for having such crazy ideas that you're in this mess!"
Ben sighed with exasperation as he cleared his throat." Enough Brad, we are trying to get this guy to come back to the Lylat Kingdom remember?"
"He's right you brute!" Ambassador Udina roared out." Maybe not everything can be predicted, but you Enji are suppose to know how to prepare for trouble! Bah, if the Masters were seriously about doing this right they would have sent a pro and not a bunch of rookies! Once this is done I'm going right to the Lylat Subcommittee to give a strong recommendation!"
Mosca sighed as he held his hand up." It's ok Ben, because the truth is it is my fault for letting my pride consume me. I see now, that this war truly is pointless. We are all alike in some way or form in the inside.
Even if we don't agree on everything we should still all put are petty desires aside to work for the common good of all. That's why I must survive to insure this insanity ends sooner than later."
Havoc shrugged before adding,"Sorry to say my friend, but despite are efforts it might be too late. Once people are riled up they will let their passions consume them and forsake reason to fulfill their desires. Nothing might be able to stop the majority of the Zeon Federation from wanting independence no matter what we or anyone say. Even so, let us go to the capital planet now, so that we can insure this is the last time mortals let there insatiable desires cause a mess."
Brad spat on the ground before roaring out," Well, have a nice trip but I don't have time for more lame pointless talks! Go run away while I finish what I started!"
Ben sighed before throwing out," Damn it Brad, we have very strict orders to go WITH these guys back to are ships and insure they survive!"
"Screw that! I am not missing my time to shine because of a few lame orders!"
Vaan grimaced before he cleared his throat."But Brad, Sabin gave a direct order for us to insure Havoc escapes! He even said you could get expelled from the order if you don't listen!"
Brad rolled his eyes as he flexed his arm muscles."Chill Vaan, he is just afraid of me proving I am better at him and his job! Once I show that I am stronger than anyone here, including that freak then it will be clear as day that the main man is to invaluable to be canned over such a minor detail got it? What's wrong cowards, can't even see one extra pod to safety without your captains looking over you?"
Havoc glowered at Brad before he hit the ground tightly with his staff."So you would just cast your elder in to oblivion, Brad Fowltror? Your disrespect for me is getting most, irritating."
"You just don't get it Brad!" Ben shouted out with restraint. It's not about what any of us can or can't do! It's what we are suppose to do! We are suppose to be working as a team, and right now we have to do are duty and protect these guys lives got it! Quite trying to be a selfish prick that wants to hog all the glory and just do it all ready before we wind up getting, AH!"
Brad instantly grabbed Ben and slammed him in to the wall. As Ben regained his bearings he saw Brad was looking at him with a more hateful look then Nightmare."You just don't get it, do you Benny boy? Team player? HAH! Those who move ahead are those who show guts, and are not afraid of mixing it up a little you see? I don't care who hates how I do things, because I'm still better than them!
Those that are the best, are those who don't mind toughing it up to get what they want! But I guess you can't see that, after all you're just a lame straight arrow who can't think for yourself! After all, you can't even realize why Lacus digs me, right? Don't think I did not pick up you desperately trying to get my girl's attention every second you have! You're out of your league Benny boy, your just a ghost from the past, know what I am saying? "
Ben could hardly keep his composure as he yelled back," Damn it I won't allow you to,"
Before he could finish Doug tackled Brad from his side."God damn it, do we really have to talk about something like this now? We have a job to do, no time for freaking drama damn it!"
Brad saw how serious Doug looked and chuckled." True enough Fitter. That's why I'll just leave this clean up job to you weaklings and show who the real man is! All right, time to show that stupid demon what a REAL nightmare is!"
Brad gave another jock like yell and stampeded out of the room and Vaan ran after him trying to get him back before Havoc sighed."What a disgusting beasts of a man. I never been so infuriated! IS this how low you Enji Knights have set the bar?"
"I don't know what to say, " Ben muttered wearily,"accept for that I hate that idiot to. Well, come on I'll make sure your safe before we, huh, what the hell?"
Ben was shocked to see a shadow appear, before it instantly raised up, and become a pure black being, which has razor sharp claws, red eyes, and a demonic mouth as its only features.
Everyone got on guard as Vaan blurted out,"What the hell is that?"
Ben gulped before answering with," I don't know but I say there is a fair chance its buddies with Nightmare so let's split! Whoa!"
Ben then saw this black being instantly lunge with its claws and goes to slash Ben with them. The brow haired man got out of the way, and saw that this black creature can leave marks in the metal wall behind him before he tensed up." Whoa, can't afford to slip up here either!"
As this being unleashes a sinister hissing noise Doug cracked his neck."Damn it, no time to run, so we will just have to take it out now! How's this on for size! Thousand Steel Hurricane Kicks!"
The blond member of team 7 unleashed a barrage of lighting fast kicks to bombard this specter like being before it can strike again! As Doug ended his combo the creature was twisted around more than the limits of what a human can be twisted! However, the creature showd it's clearly not bound by the limits of humans as it spun back in place like its body was mere clay.
Ben stepped back in shock from the result."Just what is this thing?"
James shrugged as he aimed his bow."Not sure, but right now all I know is it's in are way!"
With this the creature jumps up but James is ready and instantly fires an energy arrow to blow its arm off. The creature roared in pain as its eyes glow redder, before it lunged back and then strikes with its left arm, and shocked everyone by having its arm extend.
James got hit in his right side, and while it was not a lethal blow the pain caused the red haired mage to curse out in shock."Damn it, this is clearly some sort of magical demon!"
" Maybe so, but it still won't stop us from getting out of here alive!" Ben cried out with determination before he tightened his grip on his sword and charged at the demonic monster. In responds' the being twitches its body and stretches its arm to try and stab Ben in the heart!
However Ben then slides underneath the strike, and then stabbed the creature in the chest."No matter what, no monster will scare me enough to scare me away from my dream!"
He jumped back before the monster could strike back and saw the creature howl in pain. All of a sudden its body cracked apart. Kyle saw the unknown enemy's body shatter into dark fragments before he laughed." Nice job Ben! You showed that freak who they are messing with!
Havoc nodded before throwing out a polite,"Indeed, your skills are most impressive Ben Auro."
Ben wiped some sweat off his forehead before he grinned."Well, just another point for teamwork right? Guess it was mostly bark over bite to. Huh? Oh come on!"
The rookie hero's enthusiasm quickly morphed back to dread as he saw three more shadows appear, and three more of the same monsters formed around him."All right, now this might be a little crazy, let's get out of here!"
James nodded as he pressed the button for the Escape Pods to open."Agreed, come on!"
With that everyone gets inside the pods before Ben's group along with Kyle and Mr Burn's group are all ready in. Ruse then opened the next pod, before he went up up to Havoc." All right, we are going to make it after all! We are going to, AHH!"
A plasma blast hit Ruse in the head as three more Zeon soldiers them run up. The one on the left was human, the one in the right had ridges on his head indicating he was a member of the Klingon species, and the one in the middle, a amphibious member of the Vendeen race then loaded his energy shotgun." Where do you think your traitors think you're going?"
Havoc glanced at the all ready dead body of Ruse and sighed." Bah, what an utter mess. Good thing this clowns' "Stunt Double" is nearly finished. My, you Zeon soldiers really do lack all trace of manners."
The three soldiers then all aim for Havoc's head as the Klingon soldier blurted out."Shut up turncoat! All who go against are cause must pay the price!"
Havoc then sees that the other Escape pods are all ready leaving before he narrowed his eyes." Really now, must you inferior trash be so foolish? Don't you recall are arrangement? No, I suppose peons at the bottom of the food chain like you are not aware of anything. A pity, for such insolence will cost you severely. "
The Vendeen soldier hissed back,"You're not going to screw with us old man! We have all the info we need to pass judgment on, GUH!"
All of a sudden the soldier can't breathe, and his comrades see Havoc extend his hand, as a aura of darkness surrounds him. The Patriarch sprouted a a sinister grin."Like I said, the price for your insolence, is death!"
Havoc clutched his hand, and seemed to unleash an invisible force that crushes the soldiers neck. As the other two soldiers step back in shock the one on the left blurted out,"Frank! What did you do to him? Your cheap tricks won't work on the likes of us you son of a AHH!"
Suddenly shadowy snakes of pure dark energy from out of Havoc's robes to burst out, and stangel the two other soldiers. Havoc laughed as the two gasped for air, delighting the pain on their faces." What did I do? I showed that fool what true power is, just as I am doing to you! You think your guns and toy soldiers give you power? Real power is forged from the desire smoldering in the heart. It fans into a flame and begins to burn with an intensity scarcely imagined to be possible. Now...it's time my desire smolders all of you heathens!"
In moments the soldiers bodies are crushed by the sheer amount of energy Havoc was unleashing on their bodies.
Havoc chuckled before he turned around and saw the three dark beings just being motionless. As they looked at him he licked his lips with his tongue." It seem there has been a change of plans so for now assist Nightmare in slaying the Enji on board."
The three dark beings just sink back in to the shadows before Havoc chuckled."My, to think that a mere rookie could take down a Necrocalcous. Tsc, just luck and nothing more, and soon all of these Enji will be out of luck. Speaking of out of luck, you seem to have rather poor reflexes eh Ambassador? You should have remembered how curiously killed the cat and left while you had the chance. Alas, now we are where we are yes?"
Havoc glanced at a terrified Udina peeking through the hatch to the last Escape Pod before the Ambassador's eyes widened in terror." Wait Havoc, lets be reasonable here. Its a tense battle unfolding here, anything could have happened! No need to jump to conclusions!"
"True, but I'm afraid I'm a, cautious man Donnel, one who does not like loose ends. It is a chaotic place at the moment, thus no one will think to much of it if a clumsy, short sited Ambassador perished amiss the cross fire."
"Wait, this is not the terms we discussed!" Udina uttered as he slowly reached for a mini plasma pistol in his right sleeve." The terms were, GUH!"
Just as he was about to fire, Havoc's aide Orgulla suddenly made her presence known, as a dagger came out of her arm and stabbed the Lylat Ambassador through the heart. As Udina gasped Orgulla gave him a hateful look." Repent your sins, pig!"
Udina coughed up blood and muddled a curse before falling to the ground. As he coughed out more blood Havoc walked over him before licking his lips with his tongue." Nicely done my dear. Yet another vermin to be exterminated, and one more spark to ignite this entire universe into the inferno.
Yes, at last, everything is in motion and it's too late for the forces of light to escape their destiny! Now, time to resume the facade, for a little while longer at least. Tell Margulis we will be arriving shortly."
As his aide nodded Havoc snapped his fingers, before a column of raw dark energy materialized in front of him and he stepped in to it, and warped right out of the ship. However for now we leave theses shocking events to turn back to the battle above.
And at the moment it would seem that Cloud and the others were making little progress with Nightmare. For every blow they landed, just made Nightmare more revved up. At the moment the Azure Knight had just blocked Cloud's slash and jumped back." Your all worthy opponents yes, but by now you must realize your skills are nothing to mine! Relinquish your foolishness and embrace death!"
"Impossible," Cloud curtly responded." after all we still have too much to value that's alive!"
"A futile fleeting emotion. Because all things die in time no matter how hard you fight for them! Yes, in the end only death remains, and that's why a empire of darkness and death shawl be create out of the corpses of your society!
"There is no way we will let you even try and make that a reality Nightmare! Even if all things die in time, it does not make are lives pointless!"
"Cloud's right!" Luke added passionately." We all live to enjoy and make the best of our lives, no matter what purpose someone else thinks we are suppose to have in the end its are life, and that's what matters!"
Nightmare sneered in response before his dark aura surged." I tire of you lot's asinine rebuttals. You Enji Knights are just fools defending your corrupt society out of sheer passion. But all the passion in the universe won't save it from it form Armageddon! So come Enji, realize what reality is as you are blown in to dust!
Terror Flame!"
Nightmare pointed his sword like a cannon at the Enji and fired off a massive blast of red energy at them. However Luke got determined as he gathered his own power."Your wrong Nightmare, it's you who is going to see the reality of the situation! No holding back now, Radiant Howl!"
The Enji from puts his hands together and utilizes his power to unleash the powerful "hyper-resonance" skill to from energy in his hands and fired one of his powerful Mystic Art attacks in the form of a beam into Nightmares. As the blasts collide Nightmare looked amused." You think you can defy me? Think again worm!"
Cloud then powered up before adding,"That's it, time you see just what all of us together can do! Meteor Rain!"
The hero from the former city of Midgar jumped up and unleashed another one of his Limit Break attacks and fired off a barrage of energy meteors to enhance Luke's attack. Tear, Cecil, Jade, Sabin, Natalia, and Stan then all unleash powerful attacks of their own to combined and form a blast strong enough to overpower Nightmare's blast.
As Nightmare observed the collective mass of opposing energy surge in to him he sneered out,"What, where did theses Enji rats store all of this power? GUH!"
The Azure Knight was consumed by the Enji 's attack and was blasted all the way out of the Andalight. This blast caused a shock-wave of power, that Ben managed to see from the escape pod.
The members of Squad 7 along with Senator Mosca saw the explosion of power that consumed Nightmare from where they were."What was that?" Ben blurted out anxiously."
James then fixed his glasses as he answered with a uneasy."Not sure, but it might be Cloud and the others uniting there attacks to drive off Nightmare. And, it just might have worked. "
"Whew, I knew they could take down that psycho! Looks like it's finished at last!"
"Yes, even if Nightmare was not defeated from that amount of power he still was blasted out in to space. Still, such amount of power unleashed could, oh no! "
Doug raised a eyebrow at his teammates horror."What's wrong James? Seem to me that, whoa!"
All of a sudden everyone is rocketed around as James answered with a horrified,"This is what's wrong, it's a shock-wave from the attack! This is bad, it could knock us off course and even shut down the navigation systems!"
Ben turned pale before blurting out,"No, we have to contact Cid and have him pick us up before, AHH!"
The four were suddenly smashed forward from the full force of the shockwave, and all smash their heads in to the top of the Escape Pod. Ben is about to lose consciousness form the blow and as he fades in and out he sees that the other three are in the same state as he struggled to get up." Damn it, my first mission, I can't, afford to, guh."
Despite his efforts, Ben lost consciousness just as the pod's systems blared out," Warning, warning! System failure! Navigation systems off line!"
With that as the Lylat and Zeon forces above them go in to the last legs of their battle, the irregular movement of a single escape pod fails to get everyone's notice! Will Ben and the others be found? Or will Ben's first mission end in horrible fashion? Find out next time in Tales of the Cosmic Wars!
Next time when Ben wakes up not only does he find out that escape pod has drifted off course, but it drifted so off course that somehow they are all ready on a unknown planet! However, Ben's fears of being on a hostile world full of vicious monsters turns out to be unfounded when the first thing he runs in to is none other than the lovable green dinosaur Yoshi!
It seems Ben and co crash landed on none other than Yoshi's Island, and while the Yoshi's are not aware of the Lylat Kingdom, they are more than willing to help Ben and the others contact the Enji! As Yoshi goes to contact his friend the hero Mario, things seem to be going good.
That is, till Ben runs in to a unexpected shock, and on his way back to the escape pod is attacked by none other than the cruel robot Vile, the Maverick that was thought to have been killed by Megaman X and Zero years ago! It seems Ben's true adventure is just getting started as he stumbles in to a conspiracy brewing between Vile and the local bad guys of the world, the determined stubborn King of the Koopa 's Bowser, and the demented leader of the Kremling crew King K Rool! To find out if Ben can stay afloat the madness tune in to Chapter 5: Crouching Mushroom, Hidden Star!
See you there! But before we go, time for some Authors notes! Whew, Mr Burns is form the Simpsons, the Skedar are from Perfect Dark, Zaku droids are from Gundam but made in this to act like the Trade Federation Battle droids in Star Wars, and Nightmare is from Soul Caliber. Orgulla is a enemy from the Xenosaga series and while the order of Sithantos is a mixture of the Sith from Star Wars and the Ormus religious order from the Xenosaga RPG series, Havoc is my own creation.
Ambassador Udina is from the Mass Effect series, the Vendeen race was a enemy group in Star Ocean Three: Till The End of Time, not all races will have the same screen time and importance but my intent is to give showings from various series that I liked from all areas.
Yah, that should be everything so takes for the reviews everyone, hope to see more for this one, and till next time!
