Authors note: Thank you everyone who has taken an interest in the story so far, I understand the darker approach isn't for everyone but I appreciate your understanding. Anyway, I need to warn you all one last time before continuing, before we delve any deeper into this be aware that while I don't intend on spoiling anything for anyone, it is a real possibility that you will get spoiled reading this. That being the case I recommend you play/watch what you need to before reading further, however if you are contempt with being spoiled then please enjoy the story. Oh and one more thing, I'm not up to date on all of the shows/games these characters are from so I've posted below how much I've seen/played… With all that said, let the game begin!
Character sources
Comics
*Batman-DC Comics (Up to date)
*Harley Quinn-DC Comics (Up to date)
*Raven-DC Comics (Up to date but I won't watch Titans)
*Spiderman-Marvel (Up to date)
*Loki-Marvel (Up to date)
Anime
*Ruby-Rwby (Up to date)
*Kazuma-Konosuba (Up to date)
*Raphtalia- Rising of the shield hero (Up to date)
Movies/TV
*Buffy- Buffy the vampire slayer (Up to date but can barely remember any of it)
*Scott Pilgrim- Scott Pilgrim Vs the world (Up to date)
*Captain Jack Sparrow- Pirates of the Caribbean (Up to date… I think)
*Lucifer Morningstar- Lucifer (Up to date)
*R2-D2- Star Wars (Seen the original three)
Games
*Byleth-Fire Emblem (Completed one route, goanna play another eventually)
*Shadow- Sonic series (I watched all of Sonic X when I was a kid)
*Kairi- Kingdom Hearts (Up to date)
*Neptune- Neptunia (Played 1 game, playing another at the moment)
*Sans- Undertale (Up to date)
*Franziska Vonkarma- Ace attorney series (Up to date)
Cartoons
*Zim- Invader Zim (Watched three episodes…)
*Bubbles- Power puff girls (Watched a long time ago)
*Stewie Griffin- Family Guy (Watched the first 7 seasons)
*Plankton- SpongeBob SquarePants (My childhood, also my favorite character)
*Luz Noceda- Owl house (Watched everything but Season 2 part 2)
*Maggie Simpson- The Simpsons (Watched 20 seasons at least)
*Anne Boonchuy- Amphibia (Watched everything but Season 3 part 2)
Hopefully this gives you guys a rough idea of my knowledge of the characters. Now enough talking lets get this game started already!
Host: Incase you've all got a memory of a gold fish, allow me to give you a short recap. Yours truly has gathered a bunch of lucky participants to take part in a Game. However, I was inexplicably met with unneeded resistance, understandably I had no choice but to use force to get the show back on track. After a quick display of power, everyone seemed to be more than willing to cooperate, so naturally I sent everyone flying into the air separating them into pairs. Now, seconds before there first game begins I've left them on the edge of there seats with only one simple task. Kill the person standing opposite you to win! I don't know about you but I can't wait to find out what's going to happen next!
GAME 1 Kill or be Killed
Small partitions of land mass floated up in the air, grass, sand, mud, even water that had some how been frozen over in this blazing heat were all being held together and used as make do platforms. The ground beneath them was no wider than a football pitch, more than enough space for two people or even more to stand on. In total 13 platforms hovered about, each evenly spaced out with Host at there center observing all of them. The contestants glared up at the god like figure awaiting further explanation.
Host: Of course, I wouldn't expect you to just randomly start killing each other, even if some of you here are more than capable.
Vonkarma: Get to the point!
Host: The point of this game is survival and what you're willing to do to assure your own.
The ground around the edge of the platforms crumbled away disturbing and even frightening some of the participants. Host: Every minute that passes by, a part of the platform you're standing on will crumble away, until eventually there will be nothing left holding you up.
Scott: What!
Loki: Let me guess… Unless we kill the person standing next to us?
Host: That's right! You can either kill them yourself or push them of the platform, the second they leave the area, the platform will stabilize and stop crumbling apart.
Batman: We're not going to play your sick game!
Host: Maybe you won't, but can you really say the same for everyone here?
Batman refused to take part but he quickly came to realize that his words were not shared. The others wore worried looks across there faces, as shifty eyes glanced at the person next to them. There minds was already over flooding with dark thoughts as they began to consider the option Host had laid upon them.
Host: Your all be fighting at the same time, there is know visible timer, just do whatever you want until the ground beneath you gives way. However, be aware that I will be watching, that it is useless to try and intervene with others fights but I won't stop you if you attempt it. Do whatever you like with the little amount of time you have but keep these words with you…
A dark sinister grin crawled across his face as he stretched his arms wide open, shoving the platforms apart from each other. Host: Are you really willing to die for the sake of a stranger? In this world where death is but a pit stop, can killing really be considered a crime. Think on these words as you stare each other down and remember in this game its kill or be killed!
Blades clashed in an instant and then in the next a gush of flames flew past her opponent's face, quickly she vanished from sight leaving behind a trail of rose petals. The two warriors gathered themselves turning back to each other with batted breaths. The woman armed with a long gold sword readied herself for another attack. They had long straight dark blue hair resting on there shoulders, a black coat was draped around there shoulders hanging down like a cape. Silver arm guards protecting her upper arm and shoulder, black armor around her chest and abdomen, a small dagger attached by a belt tightened around her waist. Fishnet stocking with a unique design and black knee-high boots.
Byleth: Your fast.
Ruby: I could say the same to you old lady.
Byleth: Not fast enough.
The green haired woman dashed towards the girl with great speed and before Ruby could even think about evading her blade they were already on top of her giving her know choice but to defend. Crescent Rose, a red and black metal scyth that held the ability to transform into a sniper when needed. She deflected the sword and pushed Byleth away but they bounced back and landed a powerful blow to the head armed with metal gauntlets. Ruby staggered back, blood ozzing from her mouth but Byleth allowed her not even a second of rest as she proceeded to pond her with fireballs. Taken by surprise the fire scorned her left leg, she let out a pained cry then quickly dived to the floor, she rolled by the second as the flames slowly dimmed out. Then one more headed straight for her, she dodged it but Byleth didn't expect it to hit as she stood behind her already armed with her sword. The blade bounced back against the ground as rose petals fell down around Byleth.
The girl was younger than Byleth and not as well trained in combat but was still managing to hold her own. Ruby Rose had short shoulder length dark red hair giving her a tom boyish look, her eyes were a unique silver that held a special aura to them. She wore a white baggy shirt, a short black dress strapped around her waist, a red cape with the hood down, tights and black knee-high boots.
Ruby: Your good.
Byleth: Your fast but that's about it.
Not giving her anytime to recover, Byleth charged at Ruby but this time she was ready, waiting for the right timing, Ruby fired Crescent Rose. Red bullets sprung at Byleth but she paid them no mind and swatted them away with her sword and was blown away when they exploded on impact.
Ruby: Yes! Finally got you!
Byleth caught herself with the sword plunging it into the ground as she slowly stood up, she hadn't been expecting that but that's what happens when she underestimates her opponent. A small smile crept across her face as she pulled her sword out of the ground. Byleth: I must apologize, I thought you were nothing but a little girl playing hero but as it turns out you may have potential with that weapon of yours after all.
Ruby: That's right! I've beaten worse than you.
Byleth: Is that right? Well then, I suppose I know longer need to hold back.
Ruby: YOU WERE HOLDING BACK!
Byleth: After you caught me of guard with that blast, you should have come at me with a follow up attack but instead you allowed me time to recover and heal.
Ruby: Wait what?
Suddenly Byleth's body began glowing an unnatural green as the injuries she had gained slowly disappeared. Byleth readied herself once more, holding her sword out towards Ruby as the blade began to engulf with flames. Byleth: Your failure to finish me of shall be your undoing!
Ruby wasn't even allowed to respond to that as suddenly Byleth came charging at her again, quickly she fired the gun, blast after blast but Byleth dogged them one after another. Ruby switched gears standing up to attack but before she could change the weapons, a chain engulfed in flames tightened around her wrist yanking her back. She was pulled into the air, her clothes and arm burned and all she could so was scream helplessly as she was mercilessly slammed through the crumbling ground.
Byleth: You have potential Ruby Rose but unfortunately the way you are now, you were never going to win this fight.
With victory assured Byleth looked up at Host he was hovering above them, his gaze on all the players below. She thought about aiming for an attack but having already witnessed the power he possessed she knew it would be a fruitless endeavor. Then suddenly loud explosions nearby caught her attention and as she moved to investigate and was surprised to find… Ruby was riding her Scythe like a witches broom firing explosive bullets behind her and ridding the blast of the explosions back up to the platform. Quickly Byleth pulled out a dagger and took aim but a gust of wind threw her of balance as all she could see was red. They may have been blinded but that wouldn't stop them, they grabbed there sword and… But they were knocked to the ground as something landed a painful blow to there stomach. They laid there brushing the rose petals of there face, then suddenly they felt a blade pushed against there neck as Ruby stood atop of them.
Ruby: What was that you were saying? Something about me not being able to beat you… Well I think I'd call this a victory.
Byleth: Hmph, well done.
On another platform a different pair of contestants consisted of a young tai girl, no older than 14, she wore a white shirt with pink sleeves and blue shorts. Beside her was a sleepy looking skeleton, wearing a blue hoodie with a white shirt underneath, black shorts and pink fluffy slippers.
Sans: Looks like things are about to get a whole lot worse.
Anne: Yeah…
Sans: Well… Guess we don't have a choice huh?
Anne: There must be something we can do.
Sans: Can you fly?
Anne: No… you?
Sans: Flyings never been my specialty.
Anne: Then what do we do?
Sans closed his eyes as he recalled the last time he was forced to kill, all his friends had met with a horrible fate and he was the only one left. He had no choice he had to do something, if not then they would have just kept hurting people. That was then and now, he still hadn't managed to save anyone… If there was even the slightest chance that this Host character was telling the truth then there was no way he could afford to lose here.
Noticing the skeletons continued silence Anne placed a concerned hand on his shoulder Anne: Hey you okay.
Sans quickly backed of dashing back and when he looked up at her his right eye glowed a frightful blue Sans: Sorry kid,this isn't personal.
He stretched out his arm and Anne felt herself unable to move, he knew what he had to do, it didn't matter if she died, not if Host would just bring her back.
The red head stood there shivering in fear, he wore a yellow short sleeved shirt, blue jacket and jeans. He was unarmed nor was he a skilled fighter even if he had managed to win a few battles in the past. Standing a few feet in front of him looking over the edge off the platform was another red head, this time a girl wearing a pink dress.
Scott approached Kairi with trembling legs, she hadn't noticed him or if she had, she didn't consider him a threat. Kairi stood there stretching her hand out, something was there but for whatever reason she couldn't see it. Remembering her teachers advice she summoned her keyblade. Behind her Scott's sweaty hand hovered inches away from her back, "Just one push, one push is all it'll take"
A sharp stinging sensation ran across the pirates chest as he stumbled back in pain, he couldn't help but flash the woman a small grin which only cost him more lashes. The woman was fierce with her attacks her aim on point not messing a beat. The pirate wore a dirty white unbuttoned shirt, a long black coat bathed in alcohol, baggy trousers and a red bandana over his long dirty dreadlocks.
Jack: you sure know your way around a whip lady. After all this what say you and I retreat to my private quarters and I can show you how to really make good use of that thing.
The woman scrunched up her face in disgust as she quickened her attacks this time aiming for his legs. The prosecutor wore a long puffy white shirt with diamond studded cuffs, black leather gloves, black over coat with diamond buttons, a short black mini skirt, brown stockings reaching up to her thighs and black ankle length boots.
Vonkarma: Die you disgusting fool!
Jack had had enough playing around with her, he pursed his lips as he gripped the helm of his sword running towards her. Vonkarma struck at his feet but Jack jumped over the attack letting out a joyful laugh.
Jack: Sorry love but playtimes over.
Quickly Vonkarma struck him again but the attack did nothing as he brushed it of and continued to charge her. Strike after strike, Vonkarma began to back of but suddenly Jack was standing infront of her his sword drawn a wicked smile stretched across his face.
The two men stood facing each other both with equally cocky grins, unlike the others these two weren't frozen in fear or engaged in battle, instead they just stood there talking. The man wearing an expensive looking suit was Lucifer Morningstar, one of the first to oppose Host and his game. Next to him was another good looking man this time wearing a dark green blazer and a brighter green overcoat over the top of a buttoned up white shirt. He also wore black trousers and black laced up shoes. His long black hair was combed back and his friendly smile carried with it a weight of malice.
Loki: This false god has some nerve if he thinks he can coerce me into something so petty.
Lucifer: Exactly! I mean who dose he think he is treating me off all people like your average mortal.
Loki: That's right, you called yourself the devil earlier, were you actually being serious?
Lucifer: Of course, I never lie. I am the prince of hell, the maker of debauchery, the devil himself.
Loki wasn't convinced but decided to play along for now, he then moved over to the edge of the platform and threw one of his daggers out into the open. It bounced back after hitting an invisible wall. Loki: I thought so.
Lucifer: Remember what he said at the beginning, "its pointless to try and intervene with others but I won't stop you if you do" This barrier must be what he meant.
Loki: So we can pass through but if we attempt to send anything out it won't work and its also very likely that this will stop the others from coming in as well.
Lucifer: He's a powerful one isn't he, you got to respect all the effort he's put in here, even if in the end it'll still end with me tearing of his head and shoving it up his-
Loki: I have a proposition for you Lucifer, one I believe may benefit the both of us.
The short purple haired girl drew her blade as she readied herself for a fight, she had short shoulder length hair with a hairpin of the PlayStation arrow keys on both sides. She wore a white hoodie with thin blue lines running down the arm, white and blue stripped tights and white and purple trainers. Her weapon was a long dark purple katana similar to her opponent.
Kazuma stood there his gaze wasn't affixed on Neptune but rather the all powerful entity watching them from above. He felt his blood boil as he recalled Hosts instructions "You must kill the person standing next to you" What a joke. Like he could stand a chance against any of these super powered nut jobs, he knew he was weak, powerless and just utterly pathetic but even so…
Kazuma: Hey Host!
Upon hearing his name Host appeared beside Kazuma within seconds, still bound to his throne. He looked at the boy giving him a cute smile Host: How can I be of service master.
Kazuma: Cut the crap! You really think I'm goanna play along with this…
Host: What are you saying, after all the work put in.
Host said looking dejected as he his shoulder dropped to the side, a cartoon tear appearing below his eyes. His silly mockery railed Kazuma up as he grit his teeth and raised his fists. Kazuma: I aint playing and that's final! I already have to put up with one annoying God telling me what to do all the time, there's no way I'm going to let another one boss me around as well. Beside…
Kazuma paused as he turned to Neptune his face softening. Kazuma: Besides how can I be expected to kill someone that weak.
Neptune: What!
Kazuma: I mean look at the kid, trying her best to look intimidating with that toy sword of hers, I honestly can't help but feel bad for her.
Neptune: Oh I'll show you a toy sword.
Host let out a haughty laugh as he rocked back in his seat, Host: Understandable, everyone has there limits but you realize you will both die if there is no winner.
Kazuma: Ha! Who do you take me for?
Host: Hmm?
Kazuma walked past the two leaving them confused by his actions as he neared the edge of the platform he paused and took in a small breath. Kazuma: Heh,I've already died like three times already, I never asked to be brought back, not by her and certainly not by you! It's not like I'm used to it or anything but if its between me and the kid, then it's a no brainer right. I mean, what kind of hero, no, man, would I be if I put my own life first.
Host: You would truly sacrifice yourself in the name of such weak ideals.
Kazuma: Hey! Remember this fake god! My name is Kazuma Satou and my life has been absolute hell! Dying here would be a relief but I still got a job to do, so just know that know matter what I don't plan on letting you have your way!
He then walked of the platform, Neptune rushed to stop him, While Host burst out laughing completely taken by surprise. Kazuma fell through the clouds, his eyes closed shut as he waited for the impact, his only comfort was that he knew it would be over in an instant.
Host: Everyone are you paying attention, Kazuma Satou has foolishly abandoned his hopes of victory and chosen death. I wonder… Who will be the next to join him?
They all paused their battles, looking up at Host some wore looks of deep hatred while others were scared stiff but none of them could fully understand. Host: Remember, the person standing next to you is not a friend, they are a strangers you know nothing about. This is not murder but a temporary lapse in life, when you kill them they will be brought back I can assure you of that. Thinking of it that way can it really be considered killing or is it more like putting them to sleep.
They froze as Hosts words stuck with them, he was right, it wasn't murder, not if the people who were killed are just goanna come back anyway. This train of thought made the game a whole lot easier for some as they began to reason with themselves. Then suddenly, a flash of purple blinded the players and Host as seconds later Kazuma was being carried up in the arms of a much older looking Neptune. She was much taller and her hair had grown longer into two twin pig tails. Pink metallic wings were attached to her back keeping her from falling, her white hoodie had been replaced by a revealing dark purple leather all in one. She held Kazuma in her arms his head resting on her now decidedly bigger chest much to Kazuma's pleasure.
Host: Oh great you saved him.
Host said looking dejected as the two hovered beside him giving him a nasty glare.
Neptune: Yeah, but I'm not super good at holding this form forever.
Host: Well your have to be, once you leave the platforms there is no way to get back on, I'm afraid your stuck holding him up there until the game comes to an end.
Neptune: What! You didn't say that before!
Host: Didn't I? Must have slipped my mind.
Kazuma: Bastard! You left that out on purpose!
Host: It's a shame isn't it? Your sacrifice would have been so much more impactful if you had died.
Kazuma: Sacrifice? I wasn't sacrificing myself you stupid fake… No its not you I need to talk to.
Kazuma shifted in Neptune's arms as he raised his voice addressing the players Kazuma: Hey dumbasses! How long are you going to continue acting like the victim? This situation is fucked but what's even more messed up is how willing you all seem to be to play along. So, what if we all get brought back to life, that doesn't erase the act of murder, it doesn't wash the blood of your hands. Are you really okay with becoming a murderer just so you can win this stupid game, because I personally would rather die than have the guilt haunt me the rest of my life.
Host: Its pointless, try as you like the fear of death is far more powerful then any hopeful speech you could cook up. Though I'll admit, it will be fun breaking your resolve in this game Kazuma Satou, now do me a favor and die already.
Neptune: Not gonna happen Hosty, not while I'm here.
Kazuma: Yeah, please don't drop me.
Authors Note: I hope you all enjoyed this, it took a lot longer to write than I thought it would, especially with Mothers Day getting in the way. Thankfully part 2 is nearly complete so it should hopefully be posted within the next week or so. If you are enjoying this, please consider leaving a review with your thoughts, follow to stay up to date and favorite so you can find it Quicker.
