A/N- another update, within the same day?? WHAT?? I had lots of time to do this. So, yay! A speedy chapter! As always, enjoy! Comments/reviews are always appreciated!
-Mercury-
"Creature," Ghaul spat. "Weakling," Ghaul grabbed Kennedy by the neck and slammed her into one of the pillars. "You abandoned them." Kennedy's eyes went wide. Ghaul threw her back to the ground. She could already feel bruises forming across her body.
"W-what?" She asked confused.
"You abandoned those who needed you most."
"I don't know what you mean!" Kennedy's pleading voice began to fade as a storm appeared. Rain pouring down and blurring her vision.
"Do not start a fight you cannot finish." Ghaul charged at the Guardian and grabbed her. Kennedy pushed her gun up to his shoulder and fired. The blast caused Kennedy to drop her gun and she felt the bullet ricochet off Ghaul's armor back to the gun.
Kennedy was then thrown to the ground and Ghaul slammed his gigantic fist on top of her. Kennedy let out a wheeze and slowly tried to stand up. He kicked her and Kennedy flew across the holographic land. She landed in a forming puddle and wiped the water from her helmet so she could see.
"I am no creature..." Kennedy shakily stood and gripped the sword that Dusk spawned for her. "I am a Guardian."
"You were a Guardian." Ghaul spat. He charged at her once more. Kennedy stood still in shock. How did he know? Kennedy's thoughts were cut off as she felt a powerful blast hit her. She flew through the air and crashed by the Infinite Forest gateway steps.
Ow. Pain shot through her body as she used the steps to help her stand. Kennedy tightened her grip on the thin sword. She was not losing to a hologram.
Kennedy charged at Ghaul. She twirled the sword in front of her. Ghaul blocked it and Kennedy swung her free hand forward and connected it with Ghaul's chin. He stumbled backwards a few feet before swiping his claws at her. Kennedy jumped and back flipped away to avoid the razor sharp talons of the Red Legion leader.
"This ends now." Kennedy narrowed her eyes.
"Agreed." The Cabal answered. His voice deep an menacing.
Kennedy jumped to the air and brought the sword over her head. Ghaul jumped to meet her there. Kennedy brought the sword down, aiming for his head, she missed. Ghaul swung his powerful fist at Kennedy and knocked her out of the air. Kennedy landed on her back and skidded a few feet. Her hood and cloak torn to shreds. Kennedy gripped it and flung if off herself. The rain continued to pour down on her. The cuts that appeared in weak points of her armor dripped small drops of blood. Her ribs ached with every move she made. Her muscles screaming as they felt as if they were on fire.
"Surrender," Ghaul approached Kennedy. His fists clenched tightly.
"Never."
Kennedy jumped up and kneed Ghaul in the chin. He fell back a few inches and Kennedy continued her assault. She kicked the back of his knee and Ghaul was forced into a kneeling position. Kennedy jammed her fist into his armor and shattered it. Her fist erupted with red hot pain.
Kennedy continued regardless of the blood now pouring from an open wound in her side. This ends. Now. Kennedy elbowed Ghaul in his side which was exposed without armor and spun on her knee so she was now behind him. She picked up her sword and slammed it through his leg. The blade cutting through him like a hot knife through butter. Kennedy felt the 'thunk' of her sword hitting the ground and she stood.
Kennedy walked around him and faced the Red Legionare. His sharp red eyes boring into Kennedy's storm blue ones. She took off her helmet and threw it to the ground.
"Tell me what you meant by 'I abandoned those who needed me most'." Kennedy commanded.
"Why don't you just figure that out?" Ghaul taunted, "just think about it."
Kennedy furrowed her eyebrows and tried to think. What could that possibly mean? She's been a Guardian for a few years now. She had only heard of Ghaul because of all the stories Zavala told the upcoming Guaridains about the fall of the Tower... what could he possibly-
Ghaul surged forward, ripping the sword from the ground. He grasped Kennedy by her neck and glared deeply into her eyes. He slammed her into the ground and looked at her again.
"Creature. You cannot even save those who need you. What makes you think you will ever get redemption?" Ghaul snarled. He began slamming Kennedy over and over and over again into the ground. Her vision grew dark and pain vibrated through her with every hit. Parts of her armor chipped off and pieces fell.
Maybe this was better. She wasn't a Guardian anymore. So why should she deserve the title? Ghaul slammed her again. Maybe just giving up will be better... Ghaul hurled Kennedy across the area and she slammed into another pillar it crumbled beheath her and Kennedy felt blood rush down the back of her head.
"Enough!" Kennedy could hear someone say. She didn't know where, but before the darkness took over her, she saw a Warlock hitting Ghaul with Dawn Blade a few times. Ronnie? Kennedy felt herself slip into unconsciousness right before Ghaul exploded into a burst of Solar energy.
Kennedy awoke with a start. Her eyes wide and she jumped off of the ledge she was placed on. Bad idea. Pain shot through every muscle in her body and she let out a grunt.
"You fought well." Kennedy turned around. Osiris.
"How did you...?" Kennedy's voice was raspy and hoarse.
"The forest told me. You were looking for me. Well, I am here." Osiris held out his arms.
"I was banished from the Vanguard." Kennedy said. Faster than what she had wanted to. Osiris's grin quickly dropped.
"At such a young age? How?" Osiris's voice became softer and he sat down next to the Hunter.
"I interacted with the people of the City. Zavala found out and banished me. I don't know what to do." Kennedy admitted. She bit her lip.
"Go back to the City," Osiris suddenly said after a moment of silence. "When i was banished, I came back here. To help contain the Infinite Forest. You need something to distract you from this, so, go back to the City."
Kennedy smiled. She could now. Zavala wouldn't ever need her or Ronnie again. She and Ronnie could live normal lives. With the Parr's. With Violet. Kennedy paused for a second. Did she really miss Violet?
Kennedy and Osiris were interrupted when Kennedy's communicator suddenly went off;
'Kennedy?— Ronnie—? Help us— we need you guys—! Violet needs you gu—ys. Help u-'
The transmission cut short. They needed her. Her friends needed her.
"That's your cue." Osiris gave a gentle smile.
"I understand now," Kennedy said, realization striking her. "What Ghaul was saying... I left them..."
"Go. They need you." Osiris nodded to Kennedy.
"Thank you..." Kennedy said. She ran out of the Watch Tower and Dusk beamed her up to the ship.
"Your wounds..." Dusk began. "And your armor..."
"It's fine. I just need you to heal any internal damage. Any external damage can stay. I just need a quick heal up." Kennedy demanded. She pressed a few buttons on the ship and flew as fast as she could. The coordinates locked on top Violet's suit and she quickly made the jump to Earth.
"Just hang on," Kennedy muttered. "We'll be there soon."
-Parr's House-
"She'll be back." Jack-Jack said to Ronnie. The Guardian pulled the knife out of her pocket.
"How can you be so sure?" Ronnie said. Her eyes fixated on the knife.
"She doesn't seem like someone to just leave a friend behind."
"I really hope so." Ronnie felt tears press against her eyes. She stood up and Jack-Jack looked at her with a sideways glance. Ronnie placed the knife on the table and before she could turn around, Dash's communicator that he had left behind, rung.
'Kennedy?— Ronnie—? Help us— we need you guys—! Violet needs you gu—ys. Help u-'
"What...?" Ronnie felt a wave of fear run through her. She grabbed the communicator and tried to respond. "Dash? Dash! I'm here!" No answer. Just static.
"Ronnie? Ronnie is that you?" Kennedy's voice cut the silence.
"Kennedy!" Ronnie felt a burst of energy.
"I'm coming back. I'll be at the house in about 45 seconds. Be outside and geared up." Kennedy's strong voice ordered Ronnie. The Warlock dropped the communicator. Her Ghost quickly forming her armor overtop of her civilian clothes. Ronnie ran outside and Kennedy's ship soared above her. Ronnie phased into the Hunter's ship and immediately jumped to the cockpit and hugged the Night Stalker.
"Please don't ever leave." Ronnie felt tears slip from her eyes.
"I won't." Kennedy assured. Ronnie sat next to Kennedy and the two flew to the cordinates. Kennedy and Ronnie's smiles both faded as the approached. The building was on fire.
"Oh no..." Ronnie gasped.
"Dusk," Kennedy yelled. "Take control of the ship. Ronnie and I are dropping right here."
"Wait. We're what?"
Ronnie was cut off when the two Guardians phased down on top the building. Heat engulfed the two and Ronnie let out a squeal.
"I'm going to get them. Stay here and make sure you can get them to the ship." Kennedy ordered.
"No! I don't want to leave you!" Ronnie protested. She held Kennedy's arm.
"Listen, they will die if I don't. And, it's better if you stay here Incase something happens. If anything ever happened to you, I would never forgive myself." Kennedy explained over the roar of the fire.
"No! I can't lose you again!" Ronnie yelled. Both of her hands now on Kennedy's arm.
"I'm sorry." Kennedy pulled away from Ronnie's grasp and charged into the building. Fire was everywhere. The heat was almost unbearable. Kennedy could barely breathe. She carefully walked down the steps and encountered a locked door.
"Dash! Violet!" Kennedy yelled. No response. Not good. Kennedy slammed herself into the door. Bad idea. Her shoulder exploded in pain from her battle with Ghaul. She shook her head. They needed her. Kennedy leveled her fist and the door knob. She struck the knob as hard as she could. It cracked and hit the ground with a clang.
Kennedy punched open the door and the four Supers were chained to the wall. The fire hadn't reached them yet. Only Dash was somewhat awake.
Kennedy pulled out her knife and cut all of the restraints. The four of them slouched to the ground.
"I would leave them alone if I were you." a voice said. Kennedy could barely see. The smoke invaded the room and the doorframe had caught fire. Kennedy ignored it and dragged Mr. Incredible through the hallway. She pulled him up the steps and Ronnie immediately helped Kennedy put him on the ship.
"I'm going back for the others." Kennedy said. She placed a hand on Ronnie's shoulder. "I'll be back." Kennedy turned and ran back into the building. She picked up Elastigirl and Speedster and carried them both back up to the roof. The building was starting to get worse. The windows looked as if they were about to burst.
Kennedy ran back down the steps and turned the corner into the room. She froze at what she saw. The figure held Violet against its frame, a knife under her chin.
"Kennedy...?" Violet said. She regained concousness and looked around. "What is going on...?"
"I'll explain later. Just don't move." Kennedy held her hands out. "Look, please just let her go. You can take me." She offered. The figure stepped out and a white and black aurora floated off of him. Taken. The fire illuminating his white orbs with a soft red glow.
"Take her. I'm only interested in this." The figure seemed to disappear before reappearing in front of Kennedy and embedding a knife into her thigh. Kennedy let out a yell of pain and he vanished again.
"Violet," Kennedy said. She looked at the knife and sighed. "Let's go." The two slowly walked up the steps and to the door. They were almost out. Almost. Kennedy heard the high pitched whistle, and she began running. Blood pouring from the knife and Violet slowly running infront of her. Kennedy lunges forward and tackled Violet just before the building exploded.
A wave of fire and heat consumed Kennedy who had covered Violet's small frame with her own body. The ship was blown back a few feet before it floated back to the building. Violet felt Kennedy's body slowly move off of hers.
"Get to the ship..." Kennedy said. Her suit was scorched now. The metal bubbly and burnt. Scraped and blood soaked. The two walked to the ship and boarded it.
"You... you saved us..." Violet's tired voice said to Kennedy. The Guardian sunk to her knees.
"I... i guess so..." for the second time in one day, Kennedy felt the darkness surround her and her mind went blank.
A/N- so... there ya go. I hope that was a good chapter for you. Im hoping this is good, cause if not, I just wasted a month on this. Anyways, as always, love you guys and have an awesome day/week/month/year/life 3