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Chapter 38: Into the Abyss
Bpaa Thap Ranger 3 Facility
Shortly after Spiderman and Phantom had left to rescue their family, Mongo scouts had stumbled across the Ranger 3 facility. Thankfully the members of the League were able to quickly mount a defence against the Mongo forces. But by the time, Rocketeer, Phantom and MJ had reached them, the assault was already underway. Mongo troops were swarming around the area, but they were met with Green Hornet and the full arsenal of the Black Beauty guarding the main entrance. Its front Browning machine guns decimating any trooper foolish enough to get close.
Just outside the main entrance, Shadow was using his powers to create illusion to confuse enemy forces while Swift Cloud easily put them down with her revolvers. Zorro was riding his Tornado Z around the area and using his sword to slice away at any troopers that were close enough. Although Everyone was putting up a courageous fight, they were clearly starting to get over run. Shadow had already ordered everyone to fall back into the base. When Rocketeer landed with his two passengers, Shadow was still firing upon Mongo troops as he ordered Phantom and MJ inside before turning to Rocketeer.
Shadow: Where's Spiderman?
Rocketeer: Last seen, he was neck deep in enemy troops … I couldn't get to him.
Rocketeer could see the concern Shadow had on hearing this, despite trying to hid it. In order to let off some frustration, Shadow shot and killed 5 advancing troopers.
Shadow: Spiderman's more resourceful than any of us … he'll be fine.
Rocketeer: I know … you trained him well.
Shadow: Now get inside, we're ready to…
Rocketeer: I not going?
Shadow gave Rocketeer a surprised look, something the pilot doesn't see often.
Rocketeer: Your needed with them … I'm needed here.
Shadow continued to look at Rocketeer silently, before nodding in understanding and offering his hand to him, which he took.
Shadow: Good luck … Cliff.
Rocketeer: You too … Lamont.
And on that he rocketed away into the sky, leaving Shadow. But before he retreated into the base, Shadow saw a Mongo transport coming into view and beginning to landing just a few yards away from him. In a flash he used his telepathy to contact Hornet and have him do one last thing before they head inside.
Just as her transport landed, Princess Aura was about to step out when suddenly she heard the roar of an engine and a black vehicle race out into the open from nowhere and head straight for her, its weapons blasting everywhere.
With her quick reflexes she leapt out of the transport and over the vehicle just as it crashed into the transport. The force of the resulting explosion propelled the Princess into the air and land hard onto the ground below. She rolled herself into a kneeling position and looked back at the burning debris behind her. There was no sign of a driver, clearly the vehicle was driven by remote control. But Aura just shrugged it off and rallied what forces where there to follow her inside the facility.
Main Compound – Interior
The Emperor Ming strolled his through into the large main hall of the compound, followed closely by his guards and a captured Spidey. He looks around, taking in all his surroundings in deep contemplation, before speaking out loud to himself.
Emperor Ming: Such a primitive species, and yet even at the twilight of your defeat you still fight, refusing to accept the inevitable.
Spiderman: If you expect humanity to give up without a fight … then you're in for the biggest let down of your life. The Kree, Skrulls, Phanax and many others have tried, and all of them had to learn the hard way that our home is worth fighting for. And it doesn't matter what you try to do to break us … humanity's will to be free is going to beat you!
Honour Guard: You dare…?!
The guard strikes his weapon against Spiderman's head, but Ming holds his hand, signalling him to stop. Ming moved towards the kneeling hero until he was standing only feet in front of him, Spidey looked up to see Ming raising his hands up to gently pull back his hood. As he does so, Spidey could now look at the true face of his enemy and it wasn't anything like he had imagined for a great cosmic destroyer.
He looked almost human, but he had the same golden skin as his daughter Aura, his features were in fact similar to a handsome man in his late 30's. He had quiet the stern expression, made more intimidating thanks to his simple black goatee and Fu Manchu moustache. He had long black hair, combed all the way back and sitting just above his neck line. But the most disturbing feature of this entity that Spiderman found was his eyes, pitch black with dark yellow pupils. They pierce through Spidey and he couldn't help but feel like he was hypnotised into looking at a black hole.
That when Spidey noticed the strange tug on his mind, thoughts from his past bubbling up to the surface. Thanks to his training with Shadow, he recognised it as Ming delving into his mind and through he was trained against these techniques, the sheer power of Ming proved too overwhelming to be effective.
Emperor Ming: Pain … suffering … loss … war. In the end, it's all you've ever known, isn't it? You were so young when you lost your parents … then your uncle. No wonder you are so motivated in spirt to fight as well as you do…
Spiderman: Get … out…
Emperor Ming: Conflict … is in your blood. I too have suffered and lost, and have emerged stronger by it. Which is why I have worked to spread it, to perfect it. But you…
Spiderman: Stop…!
Emperor Ming: You were forged by it … like me.
Just then, Lord Null had emerged from the shadows, carrying both Aunt May and New Goblin over his shoulders. Ming looked over to his Hammer and ever so subtly, gestured his head, signalling Null to throw Goblin down beside Spiderman before taking his position behind Ming, with Aunt May still in his grasp.
Bpaa Thap Ranger 3 Facility
The Ranger 3 is ready, all preparations for the launch have been made and everyone's in position. That is except for members of the League. Once Princess Aura had arrived, it didn't take too long for the Mongovians to storm the facility and the League and a few remaining Jungle Patrol soldiers were all that stood in their way. But when the countdown began a couple of problem occurred; the hanger bay doors weren't responding from inside the Ranger 3's bridge and had to be overridden from a terminal from the hangers control room, a task that Green Hornet and Kato took upon themselves.
Next the fuel pipes connecting to the ship wouldn't detach and had to be done so manually. Much to Phantoms reluctance, MJ agreed to do it while the rest of them continued to fight back Mongo troopers. Unfortunately, not everyone was keen to leave, White Tiger had awoken prematurely inside the Ranger 3 and freaked out when told her husband was not here. As she tried to run out into the battle raging outside she was stopped by Shadow on the walk way who tried to pull her back but she struggled.
White Tiger: We can't leave him!
Shadow: It's too late, we have to go!
White Tiger: I won't go without him!
Shadow: You have too!
Shadow had lost his patience with the hysterical heroine and was about to strike her to knock her out, when Swift Cloud arrived and did the job for him, knocking Tiger out with one swift punch. As Shadow carried the unconscious Tiger into the ship, he gave Cloud a look that she quickly responded to.
Swift Cloud: Don't give me that, Spooky … if I didn't, you certainly would have.
Shadow: I just wish you did it sooner.
Meanwhile up in the hanger control room, Hornet and managed to override the terminal and successfully got the hanger doors open. Unfortunately, as they were just about to leave, Kato caught sight of a rocket projectile, fired by a Mongo trooper was on a direct course the control room.
Kato: GET DOWN!
She pulled Hornet to the ground just as the rocket hit, in the resulting explosion, glass and debris threw everywhere and flames engulfed the room. As Hornet emerged amongst the debris, he went to check on Kato, who had a shard of glass impaled into her side.
Green Hornet: Mulan!
Kato: I'm ok … it's not too deep … but I don't know if I can… you need to leave Luke, now…
Green Hornet: I'm not going anywhere, Mulan. It's you and me as always.
Kato: Always … stubborn.
Green Hornet: Your one to talk.
He opens his comm-link to Phantom, who's leading MJ and Zorro upwards towards the walkway leading to the ships hatch, while the last of the Jungle Patrol offered to stay behind and fight on against the Mongovians.
Green Hornet: "Phantom, Kato's hit. It looks like we won't be joining you guys this time. Don't worry about us, we'll find a way out."
Phantom: Don't be stupid, we're coming to get…
Green Hornet: "There's no time! Just get on board and go … bring back help."
Phantom: Don't you two dare do something stupid like die before we get back.
Green Hornet: "Who me? Good luck Kit."
Phantom: You to Luke.
The three of them reach the walkway, but before they could cross over, Princess Aura flipped over from before and now stood between them and the entrance hatch of the Ranger 3.
Princess Aura: Tut, tut … it's not nice to fight and run.
Zorro unsheathed his sword as Phantom drew his gun.
Zorro: I'll take the front … you take the rear, Senior Phantom?
His teammate nodded and turned to MJ.
Phantom: Stay back.
He opens fired on Aura, but she quickly activated an energy shield to protect her. Both Phantom and Zorro charged at her and when they were close enough, Zorro dropped to his knees and allowed Phantom to jump on him and leap over Aura and land right behind her. Zorro quickly recovered and both he and Phantom began fighting the Mongo Princess from either side, unfortunately even in the narrow space, their opponent seemed more than capable to fend off both of them at the same time. It didn't take long for Aura to realise that she needed to change the field of play and used her incredible strength to smash the walkway, causing it to collapse. Phantom backed away onto the ships open hatch way while both Aura and Zorro down towards the hanger floor. Fortunately, Zorro was able to use his whip to latch hold onto a gate to save him, but MJ was still stuck on the other side of the now gone walkway.
MJ: Kit, there's no way to cross!
Phantom: You need to jump!
MJ hesitated for a moment before seeing Phantom reached out with his hand, ready to catch her. Reassured, she gave herself some running distance, but before she can make a dash for it, a couple of Mongo troopers came out of nowhere to grab hold of her. Phantom aimed his gun and shot the Mongos dead, but more troopers came into range and open fired on him. He fired back at them but he was now pinned down, and unable to help MJ as more Mongos grabbed her and dragged her away, just as the Ranger 3 was pulling away to take off.
MJ: KIT!
Phantom: MJ!
Suddenly he found himself being pulled inside the ship just seconds before the hatch automatically closed. He looked round to see it was Shadow and snapped at him.
Phantom: Stop the launch, I have to…
Shadow: Phantom! It's too late now.
He tried to walk away but Phantom grabbed his shoulder.
Phantom: I said stop the launch!
Shadow: We can't help her or any of them now, if we go now we can help them later! We have a job to do!
Phantom: I DON'T CARE, I WONT LOSE HER TOO!
Suddenly Shadow grabbed hold of Phantoms hand and slammed him against the interior hull of the ship.
Shadow: Come to your senses, boy! What would she want you to do?
It took a few moments for him to calm down and realise the truth.
Phantom: She'd tell me to … go…
Shadow then let Phantom go and walked away, leaving the Ghost who walks to compose himself. Meanwhile back in the hanger, MJ was being escorted by Mongo Troopers down towards the ground floor. But then from out of nowhere Zorro swung down from above with his whip and kicked one of the troopers to the ground while using his sword to kill the remain ones guarding MJ.
Zorro: We must go now, Senorita.
MJ: Where? There's Mongo solders everywhere.
Zorro: I was told of a way, let us go.
Bpaa Thap Main Compound
Both Spiderman and New Goblin were on their knees before the Mongo Emperor, with his guards encircling them. Lord Null continues to hold Aunt May in his grasp, while the Emperor looks down on the two heroes.
Emperor Ming: The reason for our success is that the people of Mongo possess none of the human traits of kindness, mercy or pity. we are coldly scientific and ruthless.
Spiderman: Your wrong! Fighting for others, our friends and family are what make us strong and defeat tyrants like you!
New Goblin: And we can be ruthless too … especially to each other.
Emperor Ming: Then prove it!
He gestured over to Lord Null, who tightened his grip around Aunt Mays neck.
Emperor Ming: You want her? Then come and claim her.
With a wave of his hand, the bonds trapping Spidey and Goblin disappeared, and the Honour Guards stepped back, allowing them space as Ming took a few steps closer to them.
Emperor Ming: Now, which of you will oppose me first?
In a mad rage, Goblin extended some blades that were built into his arms and lunged forward and began throwing punches and kicks towards the Emperor. But Ming was faster than he looked, every time Goblin lashed out at Ming, he seemed to just disappear and reappear instantly. Then as Ming reappeared again, he held up his hand and pushed Goblin away with an invisible force, sending him hurtling across the floor.
Emperor Ming: Pathetic.
He took a step forward, but suddenly Spiderman fired webbing at his feet, pinning him to the ground. Without a moment's hesitation, he fired a web-line at a section of the floor and ripped up a chunk of concrete and flung it at Ming. The Emperor lazily raised his hand and blasted it to pieces with a single energy blast. But as the debris scattered everywhere, Ming noticed that Spiderman was gone and felt his presence behind him. But before Spiderman could attack him, Ming reached around and grabbed Spidermans neck and lifted him up over his head and slammed him against the ground.
Emperor Ming: A futile effort.
A cry came from above and Ming looked up to see Goblin, leaping up in the air to throw several of razor bats at him. But Ming just disappeared just before they struck and appeared above Goblin, he let lose a storm of cosmic lightning and shocked Goblin to the ground, before landing down beside the pair himself.
Emperor Ming: Can't you see … to be truly victorious, you must be ruthless beyond imagination. Fully prepared to eradicate any threat that stands in your way.
He then knees down beside Goblin and spoke softly to him.
Emperor Ming: Just like he did with your father.
New Goblin: How…?
Spiderman: HARRY!
Spiderman lashed out at Ming, But the Emperor quickly countered with a blast of cosmic lightning. It sheer force of Mings attack sent Spiderman hurtling into the air and Ming turned his attention back towards Goblin.
Emperor Ming: Your father was a man of vision and ambition, but your so called friend took it upon himself to end him without hesitation … robbing you of any chance to connect to him.
Spiderman: He's … don't listen to him Harry.
Emperor Ming: I'm not you enemy Harry, I want to help you. Who was it that caused your pain and torment? Who was it that left you without a father and turned you into the beast you are. Embrace your rage inside you, use it to avenge your father … this might be your only chance.
Spiderman managed to get to his feet and web-yanked Goblin from under Ming and help him to his feet.
Spiderman: Harry, we need to attack Ming together, it's our only chance to save Aunt May.
New Goblin: That's all you care about is it? Your precious aunt.
Spiderman: Huh?
Suddenly, New Goblin extended one of his arm blades and slashed it at Spiderman. Luckily his Spidey-Sense alerted him in time to avoid it.
Spiderman: Harry! What are you…?
New Goblin: You were always jealous of me Pete! That I had a father who loved me and was around!
He continued to slash at Spiderman while Spidey did his best to hold back.
Spiderman: That's not true Harry, Norman gave me no choice!
New Goblin: LIER!
He sliced down at Spiderman, but his opponent used his strength to break his blade in half, grabbed his arm and threw him to the ground.
Emperor Ming: You were his friend, you supported him through those early years and look what he did. He abandoned you for new friends the moment he could, he didn't just hate you … he pitied you.
Goblin rose to the ground and started throwing several razor bats and Spiderman.
New Goblin: You think you could just abandon me? Cut me loose?
Spiderman avoided as many as he could, swinging around the hall. But a few bats had cut through his armour and one through his web-line. He falls and crashes hard against the ground, suddenly he found Ming standing over him.
Emperor Ming: See how quickly he turned on you? If this is an example of the so called friends, you wish to sacrifice your life to protect … then I would take a closer look at yourself and ask … why?
In a flash, Ming disappears and the sight of New Goblin approaching Spiderman, holding two razor bats as daggers. Spidey knew he had no choice but to face him.
Spiderman: Have it your way … Goblin. It's about time we ended this.
Bpaa Thap Sewer System.
For the last 20 minutes, Zorro had been leading MJ though the underground sewer system, with Mongo forces hot on their trail. Finally, they managed to reach an opening, leading out into the Caribbean Sea … and to a dead end.
MJ: We're trapped!
Zorro: Not quiet Senorita.
Suddenly from outside the pipeline, the Tornado Z; transformed into its recently acquired new flight mode, hovers down from above and steadies itself just beside the two of them.
MJ: Now that's cool.
Zorro helps her on to the driver's seat, before addressing his motorcycle.
Zorro: Head south from here, you will reach the mainland in a few hours or so…
Tornado Z: "No vienes con nosotros?" (Aren't you coming with us?)
Zorro: No … I will by you as much time as you need to escape.
MJ: I'm not going to leave you!
Zorro: You must…
MJ: No, I'm not going to leave you here to die!
Zorro reaches over to caress her cheek, offering her his devilish smile.
Zorro: For one such as you, senorita; I'd gladly die one thousand times over … Live for me, or everything that I am has been for nothing.
He then kissed her softly on her cheek and once again turned to his ride.
Zorro: Now we must part ways old friend, take care of MJ … and yourself.
Tornado Z: "Farewell … Eduardo."
Zorro: Make sure you practice your English.
Both he and MJ heard shouts and hurried footsteps quickly approaching them. Zorro unsheathes his sword and begins walking away from his friends.
Zorro: Go now.
At first the Tornado Z didn't move, but as the Mongos were getting closer, Zorro shouts over his shoulder.
Zorro: Fly!
Its engines roared and the Tornado Z sped away at top speed, carrying a reluctant MJ out and into the sea. But MJ couldn't help but look back, even at a distance, she watched Zorro engage several Honour Guards by himself.
Every time a guard lunged at Zorro, he quickly countered with his sword and slashed or impaled his enemies. Zorro truly was a master swordsman unlike any other, he took on three guards at the same time before pulling off some fancy blade work and killing each of them with ease. After taking down several more guards, Zorro stood his ground against the Mongo warriors as they cautiously backed away.
Zorro: Anyone else?
Suddenly the clump of Mongos separated to create an opening to allow Princess Aura to step into view.
Princess Aura: This is going to be fun.
She armed herself with her staff and charged at Zorro just as he saluted her with his sword. He quickly avoided her strike and countered himself, but Aura was skilled enough to parry his efforts and continue striking him with her staff. The two of them moved so fast that the Mongos watching found it hard to keep up with their movements. Zorro and managed to disarm Aura a couple of times but her guards just threw their weapons to her for her use.
A part of Zorro loved this, if this was indeed his time, then he wanted it like this; a single duel against a worthy opponent. He kept pushing himself to go further, changing up his pattern of strikes rapidly to keep the Princess on her toes. Even the Princess herself had to recognise her opponent's skill, holding his own against her after successfully defeating multiple of her highly trained guards.
After a series of attacks and parries, Zorro stepped his way around one of Auras attacks and sliced a piece of her golden armour off. As she looked down to examine the damage, she could also see a cut in the fabric underneath and a small trace of blood.
Princess Aura: Not bad … but I'm done with you.
Zorro charged towards her, blade up and the two of them continued to cross blades, Zorro pushing her towards the edge of the open sewer. It looked like Zorro had cut of her retreat and decided to end this with one last thrust to her stomach. But Aura was quickly able to catch his blade with her staff, spun it round and used the momentum to step around Zorro. Luckily he was alert enough to stop himself from falling over the edge and turned round to attack Aura. She quickly caught his sword and held it out the way long enough to draw her blaster with her free hand and fire once into Zorros side.
The shot was followed by absolute silence. Zorro took a step back and placed a hand across his wound and looked down to see the trickle of blood staining his uniform. He dropped his sword and slowly backed away from Aura. Before he could say anything, Aura and raised her blaster again and fired several more times into Zorro's chest. The force knocked him back so far that he fell off the edge of the sewer and feel several hundred yards towards the sea below. The Princess watched as she saw the eventual splash as he hit the surface of the water and she turned to face her men.
Princess Aura: Get back above ground and locate any survivors.
Her troops obeyed, but before she left with them, she picked up Zorro's sword and closely examined it.
Princess Aura: Hmm … nice craftsmanship.
Ranger 3 – Passenger Hold
Right before take-off, Shadow and Phantom make their way inside the passenger hold, to secure themselves along with their comrades Swift Cloud and an unconscious White Tiger.
Swift Cloud: This is like something out of those movie serials … with the space man.
Phantom: I'll come back for you MJ … I promise.
Shadow doesn't say anything, he just secures himself before reaching over to Tiger and took hold of her hand. Suddenly Bucks voice is heard over the ships intercom.
Capt. Rodgers: "Prepare launch ignition … 10 … 9 … 8 …"
Bpaa Thap Main Compound
Both Spiderman and New Goblin continue to fight each other, while the Emperor goads the two of them on and Aunt May screaming at them to stop. Thanks to his training with S.H.I.E.L.D., the League and the Bpaa Thap, Spiderman quickly found the upper hand. Beating New Goblin back several times, unaware that he was becoming more and more aggressive.
Emperor Ming: That's it young one; use your anger, use your pain. Let it fill you … fuel you.
After knocking Goblin to the ground, Spiderman uses the last of his web-fluid to pin Goblin to the ground.
Emperor Ming: Good, good … Now strike him down, you want to end this … finish him!
Spiderman could have, he was this close to obeying Ming's command. But then there was what seemed like a distant voice calling to him, telling him not to do this, that it was wrong and Harry didn't deserve this.
Spiderman: I … can't
Furious, Ming dived into Spiderman's mind and used his powers to bring to the front of his thoughts; the nightmare that has been haunting Spiderman's nights for several months. His wife Ava having the life choked from her by a laughing New Goblin, this time clearer than ever before. Ava's gasps for air and Harrys laughter was deafening Spiderman to the point that he lashed out at Harry in a burst of uncontrollable rage and clasped his hands around his throat.
Spiderman: NO! YOU WONT TAKE HER FROM ME … I WONT LET YOU!
Harry struggled for air, but Spiderman's incredible strength made it a pointless effort. He gargled and choked while Spiderman glared into his eyes. Spidermans rage was overwhelming, so much that it took a few minutes for him to notice the dead look in Harrys eyes. He let go of him and watched in horror as Harrys body fell limp.
Spiderman: Harry…? Oh god, Harry no!
He looked down at his hands as they shook involuntary, while Ming lets out a menacing laughter.
Emperor Ming: Excellent, my boy. You may be more Mongo than I gave you credit for…
Aunt May: PETER!
Suddenly there was a commotion up where Lord Null stood. May was skilfully able to pickpocketed Nulls sword from his back while he was distracted by his master's work. Even though the energy sword was far too big for her, she tried to attack Null with it. However, after a few swings, Null had grabbed hold of his sword and with his free hand, knocked May clean off her feet and sent her crashing down onto the concrete floor near Spiderman.
Spiderman: AUNT MAY!
He rushed over to her side and lifted her head of the ground. She coughed up some blood and looked at her nephew for what she knew was going to be the last time.
Aunt May: Don't … don't … forget …
Spiderman: Aunt May?! AUNT MAY!
It was too late, she closed her eyes and Spiderman felt her go limp as she died in his arms. Unable to say anything, Spiderman started sobbing, holding his aunt closely and completely forgetting that he wasn't alone.
Emperor Ming: This is the fate of those who resist … they end up destroying themselves.
Spiderman faced Ming and in another burst of rage, lunged towards him. But the Emperor merely used his powers to lift the grieving hero off his feet and propelled him backwards, sending him crashing out of the compounds entrance and collapse onto the ground.
Broken, beaten and in more emotional pain than anything physical, Spiderman laid down on his back and motionlessly looked up at the sky above. Suddenly a flash of light caught his attention and he could see in the distance, the Ranger 3, rocketing up into the sky from its hanger. Forcing himself to smile, he continued to watch as he could feel the dead eyes of Ming gazing down on him.
Spiderman: It doesn't matter … more will come … and then you'll have a fight on your hands.
He felt his body being lifting up into the air on its own and then turned to face Ming upright.
Emperor Ming: It impresses me that you continue to have hope. You truly believe they will this world? No … my ship will blast them from the sky before they can reach orbit … watch.
Spiderman continued to watch as the Ranger 3 sped further upwards into the sky, suddenly turbo-lasers from Mings flagship started to open fire on the vessel. For a while the Ranger 3 was able to outmanoeuvre their attempts, then suddenly another Mongo dreadnought came out of nowhere to bloke the ships path. It open fired on the Ranger 3 and managed to damage its outer hull, but the ship kept going.
Meanwhile the Emperors Reach fired a massive beam of energy from its main gun. It raced across the sky and engulfed the entire section of sky that the Ranger 3 and Mongo vessel occupied. As the beam disbursed, nothing was left of the two ships, only the smoking debris falling in their place.
Spiderman: NOOOOOOOOO!
Ming let Spiderman drop to the ground and he franticly crawled over in the direction of the explosion.
Spiderman: AVA! NO! AVA!
It was gone, it was all gone. His world … his friends … his family … his wife … his child. Everything was taken from him in one single day, he couldn't believe it. The now completely broken Spiderman kept screaming his lunges out, begging that today never happened while the Emperor of Mongo smirked to himself and used his powers to knock Spiderman to the ground then walk over to him. Kneeling down and specking to him in a disturbingly soft voice.
Emperor Ming: Remember this day, human and remember it well. After today, no one will ever again question my power. After today, your world will be held up as an example to all those who dare to defy the Mongo Empire. What remains of your people will beg for death and I … being Merciless … will not oblige.
He stood back up and held his hand up towards Spiderman, readying to finish him off right now.
Emperor Ming: You on the other hand, have earned my attention for longer than most. So I will end your miserly now … goodbye.
He was about to unleash a blast that would disintegrate Spiderman into atoms, but then all of a sudden he feels a gentle tug against his other arm. Ming turns his head to see his daughter Aura standing beside him.
Princess Aura: Father … don't kill him … please.
She spoke in a soft, girly voice … the same one she used ever since she was a child and wanted something from him.
Emperor Ming: I cannot allow that my dear … he has sealed his fate.
Aura then spun around in front of him and continued to butter up to him.
Princess Aura: Father, I want him.
Emperor Ming: You want this … human?
Princess Aura: He's been by far the most interesting creature on this back water world. And besides, you promised me that I can pick and choose anyone I wish from our concurred worlds … well I'm claiming him.
She dropped the daddy's little girl act and gave her father a stern look, which he returned at first before softening into a smile.
Emperor Ming: I swear, my daughter, your appetites will be your undoing … and mine.
He dropped his hand and began walking away.
Emperor Ming: You can have him … but he must earn his luxuries like all the others. Send him to the Pit, understand?
Princess Aura: Of course, father.
The Emperor walked away, flanked by his Honour Guards and Lord Null, leaving Aura to sit down by the unconscious human and begin stroking him like he was her pet. The Emperors flagship began to move from its stationary orbit, allowing the rainfall to finally start drenching over the Island of Bangalla. Jungles burn across the Island, the stronghold of the Bpaa Thap now lies in ruins, and the corpse of fallen heroes and villains, who fought bravely in the defence of Earth now litter the ground.
This would be remembered as a dark day for times to come. When the mightiest of Earths heroes failed the people of Earth. Dark times lie ahead as the God-Emperor Ming the Merciless flaunts his victory against the people of Earth to the rest of the galaxy. No other will challenge his dark power, his dark empire … his Dark legacy.
To be Continued...
A/N: Comment And Review
(Prosp88) Hope you guys enjoyed this last action packed week? Now in regards to its ending, please allow me to explain before you bring out the torches and pitchforks. I had the entire story planned out long ago, but it soon became clear that this was turning into a long, long, long, long story. So I've decided to split it into two parts to make it easier on everyone ... especially me. Not joking guys, I'm needing a break. So don't expect part 2 of this story to be out by at least a few months. But there's still and Epilogue to come, then after that ... consider me on vacation.