The War
Chapter 11: Epic Guardians
A/N There's been a change in plans, this will be the last chapter, because if I kept the original plan it would've ended at an even 7-7 so I change it to this chapter instead. Thanks for your co-operation
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters involved except the Guardians
Gatescholar appeared in a white area. Fear appeared across from him.
"Are you ready to surrender?" Fear asked him
Gatescholar glared at him "I was about to ask you the same thing."
"Gatescholar… Gatescholar… Gatescholar, look at the battle record. Your army may have the lead, but mine is gaining quickly, and with only four more locations to go, this won't end well for you…" Fear said calmly
"That's what you think." Gatescholar told him
"That's what I know. I have the Alpha's Soul." Fear told him, grinning sadistically.
"How did you get it!" Gatescholar asked in surprise
"When no one bothers to guard it, and you know where it is. It's not hard." Fear told him "Now surrender, or fear my wrath." Fear warned him.
"I'll take my chances." Gatescholar told him, disappearing
"Fool." Fear said before disappearing himself.
The armies appeared in an open plain, a large statue of a hand holding a guitar was stuck through the ground.
"Welcome to the Brutal Era." Gatescholar told them, "Our final battleground."
Fear appeared alone across the field.
"Who are our allies this time?" Fire asked turning around to see a large army approaching behind them.
"Ironheade." Gatescholar said with a grin.
"Excellent alies." Steel stated
"Too bad we won't be able to stay very long. Seeing as Fear decided not to take his allies into battle with him." Nature said as he summoned his Ball & Chain
"It's not that simple Nature." Gatescholar said seriously. He summoned his tome.
"What do you mean. It's all of us against one guy." Darkness said with a grin
"He has the Alpha's Soul." Gatescholar told them.
Twilight, Time, and Death gasped
"What's the Alpha's Soul?" Luffy asked
"The most powerful artifact in existence." Gatescholar answered "Only usable by Guardians."
"So then, how do we stop him?" Zoro asked
"We can't kill him. We have to use a forbidden technique." Gatescholar answered. "All of us Guardians have to use a forbidden technique."
"What about us?" Maka asked
Gatescholar turned to them and opened a portal. "Step through that… it'll take you home. Keep fighting the darkness, never let the evil win. Because if you do Fear will be able to get to you." He warned them
Fear took a step toward them, the earth beneath their feet rumbled with his pass.
"Go now!" Gatescholar shouted at them.
"No, we'll stay and fight. We can defeat him." Maka said
"No, we can't. Now. Go!" Gatescholar shouted.
Wind pushed them all through the portal sending them home. As the last worldly character went through the portal closed.
"Are we ready?" Gatescholar asked as the Guardians turned to Fear who was now only ten feet away.
"Yes."
"Alright then." He nodded to himself "It's for the best."
"For the best." They repeated
"Guardian Arts: Immortal!"
As they uttered the call their bodies fell away revealing themselves in a spiritual form. They stepped forward slowly toward Fear who laughed.
"You think that's going to stop me? Not even that technique will defeat me anymore!" Fear shouted.
Gatescholar stepped ahead of the others. "It will." He said simply and disappeared.
A piece of Fear's power disappeared with him.
Fire went next, along with another piece, then Water, the Lightning, soon they left in twos. When it came down to the counsel Fear was kneeling on the ground.
"You bastards." He said to them.
"No, we saviors." They said in unison before disappearing.
Fear screamed in pain as the last of his energy was drained from his body in a second.
Nearby, five figures watched the events unfold.
"That was quite a display." One said
"And a shame, they all had such potential." Another added.
"Maybe it wasn't a waste. Look." A third said indicating the sky.
Above them, fifteen stars began to fall to earth. All across the worlds these stars drew the attention of the worldly characters.
"So, it seems its time for a new generation." The first figure said after the stars disappeared behind the horizon
"So it does." Said the second
"Should we prepare?" Asked the third
"We need to be involved this time. We will prepare." Said the fourth
All five of them disappeared in a flash.
Gatescholar awoke to see four figures standing over him.
"Who are you?" He asked
"Friends." They replied while one offered his hand.
Gatescholar took it and the stranger pulled him up. Now that he could see them Gatescholar noticed they were all wearing gold. The one who pulled him up wore a golden jacket and pants. Beside him was one in a golden robe holding a tome that looked identical to his. Beside them were two in armor. One with a helmet, one without, the one with a helmet had two large sword handles protruding from his back. The one without had one above his head.
"Where are we, and who are you?" Gatescholar asked
"We're in Guarer, the world of the Guardians." The one who helped him reply "My name is Gatekeeper, this is Gatescholar, and these two are Gatewarrior and Gateknight." He said indicating them in turn
"But, I'm Gatescholar." He told them prodding his chest
"Not anymore. You've proven yourself as a worthy leader and have been promoted to Gatesage. Enjoy it." Gatekeeper told him with a grin
"Then- The others!" Gatesage shouted looking around.
He immediately spotted five figures standing nearby. Three of them were women, two were men. The two men were dressed in dark red and pale yellow, the women were dressed in Green, Blue, and Purple.
"Who are they?" Gatesage asked
"The council." Gatekeeper replied "They've brought you back. They're the reason we're all here."
"But there are only five of us."
"No Gatesage, look again" The man in red said in a deep voice.
Gatesage turned around and saw behind him the original thirteen Guardians, and another in a deep, liquid purple outfit, shirt and pants.
"You're alive!" He shouted with joy, then it turned to fear. "Where's Fear?" He asked suddenly
"What?" the man asked
"Fear, we sacrificed ourselves with the Immortal technique to make sure the Alpha's Soul was never used."
"Oh, that. We've taken care of it." The man replied casually.
"What?"
"Leave it to us Gatesage, we've been at this longer than you have." The other man replied in a quick voice.
Gatesage relaxed "Fine."
"Now, to begin your training." The man in red stated
"Training?" Fire asked from the back
"Yes, training. These are the Gates." He indicated the five gold-clad figures
"They'll train you in the mastered use of your powers." He said
"And who are you to tell us this?" Fire asked defiantly
"I am Guardian S. Strength." He told them
Fire's face immediately fell into a look of disbelief. "Impossible, he's been dead for centuries."
"I admit my mortal form died many years ago, but my Guardian self is still strong."
"Then that means, they're Speed, Mind, Wisdom, and Intelligence" Water said indicating the Yellow-clad man, and the purple, blue, and green clad-women (Respectively)
"Indeed they are." Strength replied
The Guardians turned to each other and began to discuss
"Guys!" Gatesage shouted
They turned to look at him "If he's telling the truth, we need to find out why we need to be stronger."
"Good question Gatesage. There's another war coming."
The Guardians gasped
"Not on the scale of the previous one. This one will be waged in the shadows and throughout all the worlds. You need to be stronger in order to deal with each threat as it arises."
"So how do you plan on making us stronger?" Fire asked
"We'll leave that to the Gates." Strength said "Unfortunately, evil doesn't rest. So while you're training you'll be building Guarer, completeing mission for the good of all, and training."
"Why are we building this place?" Fire asked turning to look at it
"It was once a great city used by an ancient race, but since their extinction, the city has fallen into disrepair. We need you to rebuild it so that we can live here. There's also amazingly an almost unlimited supply of Guardatite here."
"What!" Gatesage turned at this
"Yes, more Guardatite than we know how to use." Strength told them "Making it an excellent place for us to live."
"Enough chit-chat, if you don't start training you'll never get done. Missions are piling up as we speak!" Speed shouted
"Fair enough. Fire, Earth, come with us. Water, Ice. Go with Gatesage. The rest of you, find materials and build your homes. Oh! And make sure that you have enough living space for seven." Strength ordered
"Seven?" Gatesage asked
"You'll see." Strength replied mystically.
So, the Guardians spent years in Guarer, building their homes and honing their powers. Meanwhile the worldly characters also training to become stronger, knowing one day the Guardians would return, and the didn't want to disappoint.
A/N Alright, that's that. Guardians are done for now. I'm gonna get around to other stories while I wait, then. When that's over I'll probably pick up on them again, after they've trained and finished re-building Guarer. Until then- Pidm Ncv!
(Final Score: Guardians 6, Dark Guardians: 5)