Tales of The Symphonic Abyss: Dawn of The Second Descendent

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Chapter 16: Michael Vs. Spirit Rensho! Battle Between Gods!

Spirit Rensho could only stare. The worst situation to happen for him finally did. His shock then turned to rage.

Spirit Rensho – "You Stubborn Brat!"

Michael – "You know, I should really thank you."

Spirit Rensho was quickly caught off guard by Michael's statement.

Spirit Rensho – "And Just What Do You Mean By That?!"

Michael – "Isn't it obvious? If you didn't bring Clyde to me and Yulia, A) I wouldn't have ever freed him from your control, B) I wouldn't have pushed him out of harm's way due to his knee strangely giving out, and C) Yulia wouldn't have given me her acceptance, which leads to me getting my Soul Quirk's Semi-State. So like I said. Thanks again Rensho. Your idiocy helped me in the long run."

Spirit Rensho roared in anger as he lunged at Michael.

Michael – "And once again, you're nothing but a complete idiot."

Spirit Rensho stopped in his tracks as Michael changed his outfit. For those that had seen it before, they were in complete shock.

Legretta – "Niko. Isn't that-?"

Niko – "Yep."

What Michael had changed into was his own version of Jotaro's outfit.

Spirit Rensho – "MICHAEL!"

Spirit Rensho lunged again at Michael, but was quickly brought down by two words.

Michael – "Soul Platinum!"

Soul – "ORA! ORAORAORAORAORA! ORA!"

Soul's last punch sent Spirit Rensho flying away for a very good distance.

Legretta/Sheena/Velvet/Kyoshi – "Michael!"

Michael felt all four of his girls hug him from behind.

Legretta – "You okay?"

Michael – "Just fine. Now then. Soul's brought us a few minutes, so we need to do this as quickly as possible."

Sheena – "Do what as quickly as possible?"

Michael – "There's a way for me to be strong enough to beat Rensho, and this ceremony is the only way to do it. But we have to be quick about it."

Niko imminently realized what ceremony Michael was talking about. She then rushed over to Michael, with Izuku, Katsuki, and Luke closely behind her.

Niko – "Let us help too!"

Michael – "Believe it or not, I was actually gonna ask you four to help anyway."

Kyoshi – "So what do we do then?"

Michael quickly walked them through what to do. First, they had to stand in a line shoulder to shoulder and hold hands. Then, the ones on each end (Kyoshi and Niko) put their free hand on Michael's back near his own shoulders. From there the combined energy they complied together would hopefully flow into Michael and give him the power needed to defeat Spirit Rensho.

Tear – "It's our only chance. This has got to work."

At first, nothing happened. Then, the energy started flowing around them. It then flew into Michael's body, before lifting him up and enveloping his body in a bright light. The light then quickly died down, showing Michael with a completely different appearance. The biggest change for Michael were his eyes, hair, and aura turning red. Even his tail had turned red.

Zelos – "Hey. Still looks like regular Michael to me."

Marta – "Well, yeah. Basically. But look at his hair. It's turned completely red."

Gelda – "I think he's dropped a few pounds too."

Luke already noticed another change as well.

Luke – "Izuku. Katsuki. Can either of you-?"

Katsuki – "Nope. Not a thing."

Izuku – "It's like his energy just vanished without a trace."

Niko then walked up to Michael.

Niko – "So this is what you've been wanting to achieve. God Ki."

Legretta – "God Ki?"

Michael – "God Ki is completely different from normal Ki. When two being have the same kind of Ki, they can sense the energy each other no problem. But while those with God Ki can sense the energy all other beings, they can't be sensed in return."

Sheena – "So the only other person that has God Ki besides Michael…"

Kyoshi – "…is Rensho himself."

They then heard clapping behind them.

Spirit Rensho – "So this is my reward for being so patient."

Spirit Rensho then floated down till he was a few feet away from Michael, while the others returned to the rest of the Party.

Spirit Rensho – "Seems like you finally become a god."

Michael – "Is that now? Won't know for sure until I start kicking your ass across the Qliphoth."

Spirit Rensho then started chuckling.

Spirit Rensho – "Very funny boy."

His energy then flared.

Spirit Rensho – "But Don't Think That Will Save You Here!"

Michael and Spirit Rensho traded punches and kicks with each other.

Spirit Rensho – "Yes. Good. Now you're getting it."

Michael silently glared at Spirit Rensho.

Spirit Rensho – "What's the matter? You seem disappointed."

Michael – "If I'm being honest, I should be."

Spirit Rensho – "And why is that? I mean, you are a deity after all."

Michael – "Sure, I had to use my friends and fiancee's to help me achieve this power. But I don't care about that. Besides, it's thanks to all of them that I'm here right now."

Spirit Rensho – "A bold statement for sure. But let's just how long you can make it last for."

The two continued trading punches and kicks.

Spirit Rensho – "As far as I see it, your friends have done nothing but hold you back!"

Michael – "You're Wrong!"

Spirit Rensho – "And how is that?"

Michael – "I know I've spent my whole life to push past my limits. But…"

Spirit Rensho – "But?"

Michael – "Even if that power isn't my own…I'll gladly accept any help that they can give me! With all my heart and soul too!"

Spirit Rensho – "Now I see why you accepted this god power."

Michael – "You have?"

Spirit Rensho – "Yes. It's because… You Can't Beat Me On Your Own!"

Spirit Rensho started to retaliate against Michael. Michael then quickly fought back.

Michael – "So What! Regardless if I'm fighting you alongside my friends or on my own… I'll Take You Down With Everything I Have, Even If It Cost Me My Life!"

Niko and the others couldn't believe what they were seeing.

Niko – "Unreal…"

Izuku – "To think that Michael has this kind of strength."

Katsuki – "And yet…"

Luke – "He still can't pull ahead."

Spirit Rensho – "Fine then… Let Your Stubborn Pride Be What Leads To Your Own Downfall!"

Spirit Rensho hit Michael with enough force to send him through the miasma…

Spirit Rensho – "Foolish, useless pride! It's rare to find a Fonian that's consumed by that flaw."

…and into the planet's core.

Michael – 'You're wrong about fonians. Izuku, Katsuki, and Luke have always been obsessed with their pride at times. Most of the time its way more important to them than it is to me."

Spirit Rensho – "And yet those three made complete fools of themselves to protect you and the others at Akzeriuth before I blew it up."

Michael – "That's right. I respect them a lot for that. It was a bitter pill to swallow, but they did it anyway. Because they knew the stakes."

Spirit Rensho – "Oh. Just as you'd swallow your pride to accept this borrowed power I suppose."

Michael – "Heheh. That's pretty much it."

Kratos – "They've stopped fighting. What could they be talking about?"

Niko – "I hate to admit it, but from the way it's progressing, it almost sounds like Rensho is training him."

Spirit Rensho – "You should know I'm not satisfied either. At least not yet."

Michael – "Yeah. Why not?"

Spirit Rensho – "I still haven't even come close to using my full power in this fight."

Michael – "Oh. That makes sense. I've been going at about 20% myself."

Spirit Rensho was stunned.

Spirit Rensho – "What? You're holding back?! Alright, Fine! Let's See How You Do At This Speed!"

Spirit Rensho turned up the speed, making it even harder for Michael to keep up with him. Despite that, Michael was still adapting to his new god power.

Spirit Rensho – "How's that?! Taking me seriously now?!"

Michael's god power disappeared.

Michael – "You're about to find out!"

They continued trading blows, with each side either throwing a punch or blocking the opponent's. Michael then used Instant Transmission to get behind Spirit Rensho and land a hit on him. He then went for another one, but Spirit Rensho dodged. Spirit Rensho then started firing energy blasts at Michael.

Michael – "You didn't tell me we were using blasts now!"

Spirit Rensho continued firing, while Michael kept dodging.

Spirit Rensho – "This is no game! You're fighting to live!"

Michael dodged every blast Spirit Rensho fired at him. He then appeared behind Spirit Rensho and landed another hit. This caused Spirit Rensho to cry out in anger and fire blasts in every direction, thus causing multiple large boulders to fall towards Michael. Michael tried punching his way out, but the boulders were soon too much for him. He then screamed at the top of his lungs.

Michael – "I WON'T LET YOU HURT MY FRIENDS!"

(Insert Music: DBZ: BoG OST – Hero by Flow)

Michael went Super Fonian as he charged his way out of the planet's core, with Spirit Rensho close behind him.

Niko – "He's changed! He's in trouble! He's dropped from his god form to a mere Super Fonian!"

The others expressed their shock at what Niko just stated. Meanwhile, Michael and Spirit Rensho quickly traded punches and kicks with each other as their fight took them to near the barrier between the Outer Lands and the Qliphoth. Soon the others had trouble trying to keep up with Michael and Spirit Rensho.

Kyoshi – "So fast. You still following this Niko?"

Niko – "Nope. Totally lost."

Michael and Spirit Rensho had another exchange of punches.

Michael – "If You're Gonna Use Blasts Against Me, That's Fine! I've Got One…For You!"

Spirit Rensho – "Go On! Feel Free!"

Michael used Instant Transmission three times before appearing behind Spirit Rensho.

Spirit Rensho – "What?"

(Music Ends)

Michael – "HAAAAA!"

The others felt the shockwave from Michael's attack.

Luke – "I think that's Michael's Kamehameha!"

Spirit Rensho screamed as he was consumed by the blast. The others couldn't believe what they just saw.

Niko – "H-He got him…"

Legretta/Sheena/Velvet/Kyoshi – "He Got Him!"

While the others were celebrating Michael's quick victory, Raine noticed something that brought the celebration to a quick halt.

Raine – "Why isn't Michael celebrating?"

Niko – "Because Rensho isn't dead."

Everyone – "WHAT?!"

Velvet – "But how is that possible?! We just saw Michael take him down."

Niko – "Michael knows that its gonna take a lot more than what he just did here to defeat Rensho. In fact, this fight is far from over."

Michael already knew that Niko was telling the truth. He knew he had to use everything he had to stop Rensho here, otherwise everything was lost.

Michael – "Soul. Can you wait a bit longer for me to summon you?"

Soul – "Not at all. Just make sure that you leave a bit of Rensho for me."

Michael – "Can do."

Michael unsheathed his sword, then offered a silent prayer for assistance.

Michael – "Artoria. Hilda. Please grant me your power once again."

Kyoshi did the same.

Kyoshi – "Tamamo. Please assist Michael in this fight."

Michael's sword then changed form, much to everyone's shock. Everyone but Luke.

Luke – "Hilda."

Michael – "Behold my talent, and hear the thunderous applause! Here is the honor of the Imperium! Open your doors as a flower opens its petals! Behold the Golden Theater! Take this! Flowering Imperium of the Maiden, Laus Saint Claudius!"

Michael's one-handed swing launched Spirit Rensho back a good distance. Even he was stunned by this display of unknown power.

Spirit Rensho – "What Is This?! How Is That Brat This Strong?!"

Michael's sword changed forms again.

Luke – "And now Artoria."

Michael – "Ex…calibuuurr!"

Spirit Rensho was launched back ever farther this time. Michael then sheathed his sword and brought out a lance.

Michael – "Holy Lance, removing restraints!"

The light surrounding the spear started getting brighter.

Michael – "Releasing light from the end of the world… That which pierces the sky and connects with the earth! Anchor of the storm! Rhongomyniad!"

Michael threw Rhongomyniad with such force, that it went clean through Spirit Rensho. Michael then recalled the spear before making it disappear.

Michael – "From the imperial graves…never-ending from the underworld…"

The Weighted Stone of Tamamo appeared in front of Michael before floating above his head. Numerous Shinto gates and twelve talismans appeared around him as well.

Michael – "Overturning and returning are the marks of Yomi, falling over and down the Ifuya hills…"

The stone disappears in a ball of light as Michael jumps up and off of one of the Shinto gates. He then encloses his body in a bright light, followed by creating nine orbs of energy (five fire and four ice).

Michael – "I call forth the Yakusaikazuchi no Kami!"

Michael fired eight of the nine orbs at Spirit Rensho (All four ice orbs and four of the five fire orbs).

Michael – "Here's one more!"

Michael fired the fifth and final fire orb at Spirit Rensho, where it went off in a giant explosion with Spirit Rensho caught in the middle. Michael then brought back out his sword.

Michael – "Let's go! Soul Queen of Dragons! Embrace the holy light that shall never fade and glowing colors of infinite changing form. Show the proof of your everlasting power as you carve your legends into this blade! Dragon Joyeuse Ordre!"

All ten blasts of Michael's own Noble Phantasm hit Spirit Rensho head-on. The smoke cleared, showing that Spirit Rensho was still standing. Everyone then saw that Michael had a different outfit on, along with a staff in his right hand.

(Insert Music: We Rise By Sybrid)

Kyoshi – "What's with the outfit sis?"

Niko – "Your guess is as good as mine."

Michael closed his eyes and took a deep breath, letting the energy around him gather in a single spot. Once he gathered enough, his eyes snapped open.

Michael – "Let's go, Soul!"

Soul – "Right!"

A giant summoning circle appeared in front of Michael.

Lloyd – "I thought just you could summon Sheena!"

Sheena – "I did to."

Michael – "Soul Queen of Dragons! Awaken from your eternal slumber, and let your untold power run across the entire land. May this untold power be what leads to a bright, everlasting future! Come forth, Fonic Soul Dragon!"

Soul in her full state was a true sight to behold. She stood on her hind legs as she let out a majestic roar skyward. The scales on her body, along with her wings and tail, were the same shade of purple as her human form's hair. Her eyes were now a brighter shade of silver compared to before. She then dropped down to be on all fours. Soon, she was enveloped in a bright light, which then disappeared to show her in her human form. She then floated down to land next to Michael.

(Music Ends)

Michael – "You look amazing, you know that?"

Soul felt a bit of a blush on her cheeks.

Soul – "Thanks."

Spirit Rensho then started laughing manically.

Spirit Rensho – "That's it?! That's the big surprise?!"

Soul – "If you're that disappointed, then why don't I show you my true power in my human form then?"

Spirit Rensho – "If you want to then. But don't come crying to me when I kill you all afterwards."

Michael – "We'll see about that. Hey guys! Wanna join and get some payback?"

Izuku/Katsuki/Luke – "We're in!"

Izuku, Katsuki, and Luke quickly joined Soul and Michael. Suddenly, five cards appeared in front of Michael, who quickly grabbed them.

Izuku – "What are those?"

Soul – "Michael. Aren't those…?"

Michael – "Yep. Battle cards."

Luke – "Battle cards?"

Michael – "For this kind of battle that we're about to do, this is the only way to get in it. As far as I know, only those with powers like ours will have their own battle cards. But there are exceptions."

Katsuki – "Could some Pro Heroes have Battle cards?"

Izuku – "Guess we won't know until we find out."

Luke – "How many can you have in a single battle?"

Michael – "Normally it's seven. However, Niko and I were able to push it to ten. Now then. Let's go!"

Soul/Izuku/Katsuki/Luke – "Right!"

Hero Team:

Slot 1: Michael Masi

Stats: HP – 15,000, PWR – 17,500, DEF – 12,500

Card Type: Multi

Ability: Dragon Soul – Current PWR is multiplied by 1.5x. Current PWR then triples for every other character that has this ability.

Special Attack: 1,000,000% Final Galick Jakenall Kamehameha

Slot 2: Fonic Soul

Stats: HP – 17,500, PWR – 20,000, DEF – 17,500

Card Type: Multi

Ability: Dragon Soul – Current PWR is multiplied by 1.5x. Current PWR then triples for every other character that has this ability.

Special Attack: Dragon Fonic Soul Burst

Slot 3: Luke Fon Fabre

Stats: HP – 12,500, PWR – 10,000, DEF – 10,000

Card Type: Multi

Ability: Fonian Soul – Current PWR multiples by 1.25x. Current PWR then multiples by 2.5x by every other character that has this ability.

Special Attack: Big Bang Attack

Slot 4: Izuku Midoriya

Stats: HP – 10,000, PWR – 10,000, DEF – 12,500

Card Type: Multi

Ability: Fonian Soul – Current PWR multiples by 1.25x. Current PWR then multiples by 2.5x by every other character that has this ability.

Special Attack: Galick Gun

Slot 5: Katsuki Bakugo

Stats: HP – 10,000, PWR – 12,500, DEF – 10,000

Card Type: Multi

Ability: Fonian Soul – Current PWR multiples by 1.25x. Current PWR then multiples by 2.5x by every other character that has this ability.

Special Attack: Final Shine

Hero Team's Stats: HP – 65,000, PWR – 70,000, DEF – 62,500

Opponent Team's Stats: HP - 50,000, PWR – 55,000, DEF – 50,000

(Insert Music: SDBHWM OST – Pre-Battle Theme)

Hero Team's PWR LVL – 12,999

Opponent Team's PWR LVL – 3,000

Spirit Rensho – "Ability Capsule activate! Preemptive Strike!"

Izuku – "What does that let him do?"

Michael – "Because he lost the Pwr Lvl Battle, that ability capsule lets him automatically attack first."

Spirit Rensho – "Then I'll activate another one! Triple Strike!"

Katsuki – "And I'm guessing this one let's him attack three times per turn."

Soul – "Unfortunately…"

(Music Ends)

(Insert Music: SDBHWM OST – Battle Theme)

P/A – "Charge Battle initiated! Opponent Team – 0%! Hero Team – 100%! Hero Team Perfect!"

Damage Dealt: 846

Hero Team's HP: 65,000 - 64,154

Spirit Rensho – "What the- I know I did way more damage than that!"

P/A – "Charge Battle initiated! Opponent Team – 0%! Hero Team – 100%! Hero Team Perfect!"

Damage Dealt: 947

Hero Team's HP: 64,154 - 63,207

Spirit Rensho – "What Is This?! How Am I Doing So Little Damage To Them?!"

Soul/Michael – "If you'd had known better, you would've been smart enough to listen."

Spirit Rensho – "And Just What Do You Mean By That?!"

Soul – "Quite simple really. During Charge Battles, you have three seconds to hit a button that's next to you. Where the quickly moving meter stops depends on your timing. However, if you don't hit the button at all in those three seconds, you get an automatic 0%."

Michael – "So in other words…"

Izuku – "…this is your last shot…"

Katsuki – "…cause otherwise…"

Luke – "…once our turn comes…"

Soul/Michael/Izuku/Katsuki/Luke – "…We're Coming Right For You!"

Spirit Rensho silent cursed himself for being so careless for not learning the rules of a new fighting system.

Spirit Rensho – "Calm yourself. You still have a chance to do some serious damage to them here."

Spirit Rensho waited, then finally decided to hit his button.

P/A – "Charge Battle initiated! Opponent Team – 95%! Hero Team – 100%! Hero Team Perfect!"

Damage Dealt: 5,382

Hero Team's HP: 63,207 - 57,825

Spirit Rensho – "At least I was able to some damage to them."

Soul/Michael/Izuku/Katsuki/Luke – "Ability activate! Dragon/Fonian Soul!"

Spirit Rensho – "You five have your own abilities?!"

Michael – "That's right. For me and Soul, our abilities multiply out current PWR by 1.5x for ourselves, then another 3x for every other character that has the same ability."

Luke – "As for the three of us, our abilities do multiply our current PWR by 1.25x, then another 2.5x for every other character with the same ability."

Spirit Rensho – "Then that means…?!"

Soul/Michael/Izuku/Katsuki/Luke – "That Means You Lose This Fight!"

Michael's PWR: 17,500 - 26,250 - 78,750

Soul's PWR: 20,000 - 30,000 - 90,000

Izuku's PWR: 10,000 - 12,500 - 31,250 - 78,125

Katsuki's PWR: 12,500 - 15,625 - 39,063 - 97,656

Luke's PWR: 10,000 - 12,500 - 31,250 - 78,125

Hero Team's PWR: 0 - 78,750 - 168,750 - 246,875 - 325,000 - 422,656

P/A – "Hero Team – 100%! Opponent Team – 0%! Hero Team Perfect!"

Damage Dealt: 19,473

Opponent Team's HP: 50,000 - 30,527

P/A – "Special Attack ready!"

Luke – "Take This! Big Bang Attack!"

Katsuki – "Final Shine!"

Izuku – "Galick Gun!"

Soul – "Dragon Fonic Soul Burst!"

Michael – "1,000,000% Final Galick Jakenall Kamehameha!"

Damage Dealt: 95,934

Opponent Team's HP: 30,527 - 0

P/A – "K.O.!"

(Music Ends)

The five blast attack sent Spirit Rensho far away.

Spirit Rensho – "CURSE YOUUUUUU!"

Michael – "And that's that."

Izuku/Katsuki/Luke – "We won!"

Suddenly, Izuku, Katsuki, and Velvet's bodies were enveloped in a white light.

Tear – "What's going on?"

Luke – "Their being sent back to their own worlds."

Michael, Niko, and Luke walked over and hugged Izuku and Katsuki.

Niko – "You two be careful. Okay."

Izuku – "We will Niko. Don't worry."

Katsuki – "Yeah. You three know we can take care of ourselves."

Luke – "Don't worry. We already know that."

Michael – "And when you do get back, make sure to tell the teachers that Niko and I said hi."

Izuku/Katsuki – "Right!"

Velvet – "Michael…"

Michael then walked over to Velvet. Michael then gave her a fierce hug, which was joined by Legretta, Sheena, and Kyoshi.

Michael – "Please promise us that you'll be safe."

Velvet – "I will. You four have my word."

She then turned back to Michael.

Velvet – "I love you Michael."

Michael – "I love you too Velvet."

Michael then kissed Velvet on the mouth. A second later, the trio were gone in a flash.

Luke – "So what now?"

Michael – "Now… We return to the Outer Lands."

After taking a few hours to make sure they were truly ready, the Party stocked up on supplies. Then they took the Yulia Road, which made them appear in Amaris Springs.

Michael – "Well everyone, welcome back to the Outer Lands."