Author Fighters: Anti-TL's Wrath

Just to keep myself, and others, from forgetting, the remainder of the group is DarkMagicianmon, Airnaruto45, Dimensiondude, TLSoulDude, Hikari Ino, Ranger24, X Prodigy, and The Shadow Syndicate.

Last time, Ranger fought with Vordan's darkness form, which could create weapons out of its very skin. Just when the situation looked its bleakest, Ranger went into his Curse Seal mode and killed the Darkness. We also saw how these Darknesses came to be allied with the Darksides.

Chapter 29: Nukid vs. Zylor pt. 1—Brain vs. Brawn

With the heroes, they were continuing their run through Drake's fortress.

"Why'd he make this so dang long?" X Prodigy asked.

"It's for dramatic emphasis." TL replied.

"Nothing can get ya down today, can it?" X asked once more.

"Nope!" TL answered, "Because I've finally done something I never thought I'd do."

"And what would that be?" X asked.

"I forgave myself." TL said.

"Finally." D-Dude sighed, "I was getting tired of you considering yourself as a threat to anyone around you."

The group approached the door, but a burst of white flame blocked their path. A hooded figure stood in front of them. He was at least six-foot four with a body packed with muscle.

"I cannot allow you to go any farther." The figure snarled (A/N: If you've ever seen Beast Wars, imagine Rampage).

"And who would YOU be?" DM asked.

The figure removed his hood to show that he had spiky, white hair, violet eyes, and a thick jaw. Sylar cocked his head to one side, as if confused.

"Do I know you?" he simply asked.

"Maybe it was in some other fanfiction." Airnaruto suggested (A/N: He's right. This guy was Sylar's "Darkness" in the Lord of Souls II).

"My name is Zylor." The Darkness said, "I am the most powerful Darkness when it comes to physical capabilities."

"Is that a fact?" Nukid asked, walking up, "Then I think I should enjoy this." Nukid glanced over to the other Authors before simply saying, "Go on. He's for ME."

"He's made his choice." DM said before barking, "AUTHORS! MOVE OUT!"

The other authors left Nukid to deal with the behemoth. Immediately, Zylor screeched like some wild animal before a ball of darkness appeared in his hand. It then shifted and changed into a large, Buster Blader-esque sword. He swung it around and pointed it at Nukid.

"TIME TO DIE, ASSASSIN!" he snarled.

"Not in your life, Freakazoid!" Nukid grinned.

Zylor swung his sword and would have cleaved the assassin in half…if Nukid hadn't jumped over the blow. He brought his foot crashing into Zylor's face. Zylor recoiled slightly, but didn't seem phased. He charged over and heaved his sword up.

"You're the physically strongest member of your little freak-show and you wield a sword?" Nukid asked. He clicked his tongue before bringing his foot up and shouted a word in Japanese. His foot streaked down as Zylor brought his sword down. The sword was cleaved in half. "Guess that's what happens when you underestimate an assassin." Nukid scoffed.

"THAT'S where you're wrong." Zylor snorted as he tossed away the hilt of his sword, "Thinking that I'm dependent upon my sword."

"NOW, you're talking!" Nukid said, cracking his knuckles.

Zylor roared before charging in. Nukid brought his fist into the behemoth's gut and added a Shigan to it. The bullet-wound caused blood to spill from his wound. Zylor simply felt the blood and looked at it. He then brought a fist smashing down. It missed Nukid by inches, but shattered the concrete like glass. Nukid stared. THIS guy would probably rate at the top five strongest bad guys he ever clapped eyes on.

However, he managed to notice Zylor's other fist coming straight at him…mere seconds too late. The fist caught him under the chin and sent him into the ceiling. He ricocheted off it and landed in the ground. Nukid staggered up and cracked his back. He was lucky he activated his iron skin just in the nick of time. Otherwise, his spine probably would've been snapped like a twig.

"So…" he said, "You've got some punch in ya…no pun intended."

Zylor charged before tackling Nukid and landing on top of him.

"Ow." Nukid groaned.

Zylor got off and began to drive his foot into the assassin. If the pressure didn't kill Nukid, the fact that Zylor's foot was breaking everything would. Nukid placed his finger on Zylor's foot and choked out, "Shigan!"

Zylor roared and reduced the weight on his foot. Nukid wriggled free and brought a fist into Zylor's face. Zylor snarled as he grabbed Nukid by the back of the neck and leg. He heaved him over his head and began to, literally, fold the assassin in half!

Nukid strained as he felt his spine steadily begin to give way.

"GEPPOU!" he shouted. His skin became iron hard again. This could probably buy him some time, but not much. He grinned as a thought got into his head. He brought one of his feet down in a super-kick. Zylor's grip released as Nukid jumped out and used an air-jump to get better distance between himself and this maniac. The farther he was from this…monster, the better off he'd be. Zylor then smashed his feet down with enough force to crack the stone. He then snarled like a beast.

"I'M GOING TO ENJOY TEARING YOU APART!" Zylor roared.

"Like to see ya try!" Nukid replied, a cocky grin on his face. He beckoned.

"I'll do MORE than try!" Zylor snarled as darkness began to circle him, "I'll DO!"

"Oh, crap." Nukid swore as Zylor began to take a different form.

Nukid: So, this guy was about six foot four and physically strong at first. I could deal with that. But NOW, he's seven-foot three, physically STRONGER, is virtually unstoppable in a charge, AND indestructible!

Zylor: THIS WILL BE YOUR FINAL BATTLE, ASSASSIN!

Nukid: 'Ate to say it, but he could be right…

Next time: Nukid vs. Zylor pt. 2—Kink in the Armor!