Author's Note:"Nothin' to say."
Chapter 26:The Planet Stops The Battle
Ray's Point of View
We landed in the barren area that Zapland had mentioned.There was no sign of people anywhere.Rock formations rose from the ground in strange patterns,their red coloring blending with the sun.
"Why have you joined Zaffiroth?I know you hold as much anger towards him as I do,"I said.
"True.But,do you not see?We could never defeat him.I would rather be on the winning side than die,"Zapland replied.
"You aren't the Zapland I used to know,"I held up the Murasamune,"I am no longer fooled by your appearence.You are not my brother,you are a puppet of Zaffiroth!"
Zapland unsheathed his sword,"Words are useless now.Come,dance with me...brother."
We flew towards each other,our swords clanging on impact.
"You'll...never win...I've surpassed you...I've made it...to the next level,"I growled.
"That is...What you think,"Zapland snarled.
His hair started to spike out and it turned orange,then it turned a darker orange.
"No way..."I trailed off.
His energy exploded in front of me,causing me to be sent into a rock formation.I cried out in pain as my back collided with the pointed rocks.Zapland flew to me and rammed his elbow into my stomach,knocking the wind out of my lungs.I fell to the ground and collapsed to my knees,twitching in pain.He landed beside me.
"Do you know what I will do after I defeat you?"he whispered,"...I will destroy that girl that you hold so dear."
My eyes widened.He was going to hurt Sarah?Anger coursed through my veins.With a cry of rage,I created a dome of energy and sent him backwards.I stood to my feet.
"I'll never let you hurt her...Or anyone else!You may be my brother,but I won't hesitate to strike if you even lay a finger on Sarah!"I exclaimed.
"Good,I see you still have some fight left.I expect nothing less from my brother,"Zapland said.
"I suppose it's even now.The others aren't here,so they can't attack you.And I don't see any of Zaffiroth's lackeys anywhere...Other than you,of course,"I stated.
He growled and charged at me.I raised my sword and blocked his slash.I ducked another one and fired a strong blast into his stomach.He took a step back.
"Quite good,for someone such as yourself.But you do not realize that I have surpassed you.I have gained complete control of this transformation,and not even you can stop me,"he stated.
"You may be able to control the Super Tororin transformation.But you don't it's true power.You rely on your physical strength,instead of where power really comes from,"I said.
"Then tell me,brother,where do you get your strength?"he asked.
I focused all of my energy,"From those that need a light of hope!!"
I charged forward and slashed vertically,he blocked it.Then I brought my knee up to block his kick and kneed him in the stomach.He doubled over and I hit him to the ground.
"Now do you see?The body's physical strength is nothing compared to the strength of hope,"I growled.
I held out my palm and gathered energy.Thinking it was enough to wound him temporarily,I released the powerful blast.It created a crater,with Zapland in the middle.
"Give up,Zapland.You are no match for me any longer,"I stated.
He stumbled to his feet and was about to say something,but an earthquake started.
"Oh no.It is the hundred year earthquake,"he said.
"What are you talking about?"I asked.
"Every hundred years,this area has an earthquake that completely destroys it.If we do not get out quick,we will be taken with it,"he replied,"Our fight is postponed.If we both die,we will never know who is strongest."
I nodded.Two of the rock formations crumbled just a few feet away,creating a large cloud of dust.
"Come,we must hurry!"Zapland exclaimed.
"Right,"I agreed.
We flew off in the direction of Cherry Grove City,dodging the falling rocks as we did so.I almost got hit by a boulder,but blasted it away as soon as I could.Zapland wasn't so lucky.A pile of rocks landed on top of him and pinned him to the ground.
"I cannot lift it!"he exclaimed.
I landed beside him and tried to remove some of the rocks.
"You are a fool if you think you can save me and escape in time,"he said.
"I can't just leave you here.Even if you are teamed up with Zaffiroth,it goes against my nature to leave someone helpless,"I replied.
I managed to lift the rocks off of him and helped him to his feet.
"You can thank me later,"I said.
"Hmph,"was his reply.
We flew as quick as we could from the area,and Cherry Grove City was soon in sight.We had escaped just in time as every formation of the red rocks fell,creating an enormous cloud of dust.
"Woah...I'm glad we got out of there,"I stated.
"We will resume our battle at a later date,"Zapland said.
I turned to him just as he disappeared.
"Hey!I saved your life,you know!If you hurt anyone,I'll find you and end this rivalry!"I called out.
I flew the rest of the way to Cherry Grove City and walked to the inn to tell the others what had happened.They were probably worried that I was seriously wounded,or worse.And I was sure they had seen the dust cloud.I could already hear the questions in my head that they were going to ask.
Ending Notes:"I got part of the conversation at the beginning from Grandia 2."
Chapter 26:The Planet Stops The Battle
Ray's Point of View
We landed in the barren area that Zapland had mentioned.There was no sign of people anywhere.Rock formations rose from the ground in strange patterns,their red coloring blending with the sun.
"Why have you joined Zaffiroth?I know you hold as much anger towards him as I do,"I said.
"True.But,do you not see?We could never defeat him.I would rather be on the winning side than die,"Zapland replied.
"You aren't the Zapland I used to know,"I held up the Murasamune,"I am no longer fooled by your appearence.You are not my brother,you are a puppet of Zaffiroth!"
Zapland unsheathed his sword,"Words are useless now.Come,dance with me...brother."
We flew towards each other,our swords clanging on impact.
"You'll...never win...I've surpassed you...I've made it...to the next level,"I growled.
"That is...What you think,"Zapland snarled.
His hair started to spike out and it turned orange,then it turned a darker orange.
"No way..."I trailed off.
His energy exploded in front of me,causing me to be sent into a rock formation.I cried out in pain as my back collided with the pointed rocks.Zapland flew to me and rammed his elbow into my stomach,knocking the wind out of my lungs.I fell to the ground and collapsed to my knees,twitching in pain.He landed beside me.
"Do you know what I will do after I defeat you?"he whispered,"...I will destroy that girl that you hold so dear."
My eyes widened.He was going to hurt Sarah?Anger coursed through my veins.With a cry of rage,I created a dome of energy and sent him backwards.I stood to my feet.
"I'll never let you hurt her...Or anyone else!You may be my brother,but I won't hesitate to strike if you even lay a finger on Sarah!"I exclaimed.
"Good,I see you still have some fight left.I expect nothing less from my brother,"Zapland said.
"I suppose it's even now.The others aren't here,so they can't attack you.And I don't see any of Zaffiroth's lackeys anywhere...Other than you,of course,"I stated.
He growled and charged at me.I raised my sword and blocked his slash.I ducked another one and fired a strong blast into his stomach.He took a step back.
"Quite good,for someone such as yourself.But you do not realize that I have surpassed you.I have gained complete control of this transformation,and not even you can stop me,"he stated.
"You may be able to control the Super Tororin transformation.But you don't it's true power.You rely on your physical strength,instead of where power really comes from,"I said.
"Then tell me,brother,where do you get your strength?"he asked.
I focused all of my energy,"From those that need a light of hope!!"
I charged forward and slashed vertically,he blocked it.Then I brought my knee up to block his kick and kneed him in the stomach.He doubled over and I hit him to the ground.
"Now do you see?The body's physical strength is nothing compared to the strength of hope,"I growled.
I held out my palm and gathered energy.Thinking it was enough to wound him temporarily,I released the powerful blast.It created a crater,with Zapland in the middle.
"Give up,Zapland.You are no match for me any longer,"I stated.
He stumbled to his feet and was about to say something,but an earthquake started.
"Oh no.It is the hundred year earthquake,"he said.
"What are you talking about?"I asked.
"Every hundred years,this area has an earthquake that completely destroys it.If we do not get out quick,we will be taken with it,"he replied,"Our fight is postponed.If we both die,we will never know who is strongest."
I nodded.Two of the rock formations crumbled just a few feet away,creating a large cloud of dust.
"Come,we must hurry!"Zapland exclaimed.
"Right,"I agreed.
We flew off in the direction of Cherry Grove City,dodging the falling rocks as we did so.I almost got hit by a boulder,but blasted it away as soon as I could.Zapland wasn't so lucky.A pile of rocks landed on top of him and pinned him to the ground.
"I cannot lift it!"he exclaimed.
I landed beside him and tried to remove some of the rocks.
"You are a fool if you think you can save me and escape in time,"he said.
"I can't just leave you here.Even if you are teamed up with Zaffiroth,it goes against my nature to leave someone helpless,"I replied.
I managed to lift the rocks off of him and helped him to his feet.
"You can thank me later,"I said.
"Hmph,"was his reply.
We flew as quick as we could from the area,and Cherry Grove City was soon in sight.We had escaped just in time as every formation of the red rocks fell,creating an enormous cloud of dust.
"Woah...I'm glad we got out of there,"I stated.
"We will resume our battle at a later date,"Zapland said.
I turned to him just as he disappeared.
"Hey!I saved your life,you know!If you hurt anyone,I'll find you and end this rivalry!"I called out.
I flew the rest of the way to Cherry Grove City and walked to the inn to tell the others what had happened.They were probably worried that I was seriously wounded,or worse.And I was sure they had seen the dust cloud.I could already hear the questions in my head that they were going to ask.
Ending Notes:"I got part of the conversation at the beginning from Grandia 2."