Chapter 9
Written by Illuminet
Disclamer: You should know it like the back of your hand by now...
Violet stared out at the battle along with Testament and Dizzy. Watching as the human team demolished the robotic army.
"Those humans are very powerful."
She said simply. Testament turned to the Gear, tapping his scythe against his leg.
"Shall we get started?"
Dizzy put a hand to his shoulder.
"She's too powerful, Testament. Please, let me fight her..."
Testament put his pale hand on her's, silencing her as he turned towards her.
"It would be better if I battled first. I will be able to access any weaknesses within this new Gear. So, if I should lose, I can tell you what must be done..."
Dizzy interrupted him.
"What if she has no weaknesses?"
Testament leaned closer to her whispering in her ear.
"A minor setback. Even if we both fall, there is one Gear who she cannot defeat, no matter how much power she has."
Dizzy looked at him oddly.
"One Gear? Who?"
Testament smiled slightly.
"You'll know soon enough..."
He said mysteriously as he turned his attention back to Violet, who stood calm and upright a few feet away from them.
'My friend of war...make your appearance soon...'
"Come, Gear, let us begin.
Testament lashed out at the Gear with a vertical swing of his scythe, almost cutting down Violet, but she side stepped it as her hands formed large talons, striking out fiercely. Testament brought his scythe up, the blade meeting with the claws as sparks flew about, as the two pushed each other, holding their ground. Violet smirked.
"Your very powerful, but you should have listen to the target, because you have no chance..."
Testament grinned slightly.
"You talk a lot. There is still more to come. Exe Beast!"
Violet felt pain through her armored leg as a red blob like creature bit into her leg from behind.
"You...!"
She began as she used her slender tail to whack Testament to the side. As Testament recovered, he smirked as Violet charged him in anger.
'So easy to anger...'
Testament brought his hand forward in a stabbing motion, seeming to cut a red line through the very air. As Violet approached him, a web of blood halted her movements.
"What?"
She gasped as she tried to free herself, but Testament slashed her in the side with a vertical stroke of his scythe, sending her up in the air. He flipped after her, cutting a large arch with his scythe as he caught her in the stomach. She fell down slowly, as Testament prepared another strike, but Violet brought up her tail, wrapping it around the slim wooden shaft of the scythe, pulling Testament forward, before her hand materialized into a powerful sword which she used to cut a long gash in Testament's side, before tossing him away.
"Good technique, Gear, but it will take a lot more than that to stop me..."
Testament said as he rose from the ground, his wound already beginning to close thanks to his regenerative powers. Violet held out her open palm at him.
"You die here."
A laser beam shot out of her palm, heading straight for the smirking Testament, only to hit air as Testament disappeared in a mass of red liquid, only to reappear under Violet, sending her off her feet and to the ground. He held his arms out smirking.
"I think not."
He rushed at her, but she used her speed to almost instantaneously get behind him. Testament's eyes widened.
'This speed...her powers are increasing? How is that possible?'
He was whipped hard in the back by Violet's metal tail, before he felt her tear into him with her talons, almost cutting him in half. She then struck the ground with her tail, sending a powerful flame lancing up from the ground, sending Testament flying. His left eye closed in pain.
"Damn..."
He looked up towards the sky, seeing Violet already ahead of him, wrapping her tail around his head, as she put her feet on his shoulders, pushing down. Testament slammed down to the ground, as she fell with him, his back making a sickening cracking sound as she kneeled on top of him.
"Dead..."
She said with a satisfying smile, however, it was not to last. Testament got up suddenly, impaling his hands into her armor, making her scream in pain. Testament's face turned almost skull like as he stared at the Gear, as a trail of blood fell from her mouth. She looked at him in shock.
"How...?"
She felt her energy drain as Testament threw her to the ground.
"You lack any real experience on Gears, don't you? Our regenerative powers are far greater than a human's, and repair areas that humans can not. You are down for the count Gear."
Violet wiped away the blood from her mouth, as she felt her injured skin under her armor regenerate. She smirked.
"You really don't stand a chance now."
Testaments eyes widened, because as she spoke, her powers seemed to increase even more dramatically.
'That should have crippled her somewhat, but it's only making her stronger...'
Testament felt a blow to the back of his head as he hit the ground, Violet's speed increasing beyond his senses, and he hadn't even seen the Gear move. Testament got up as quickly as he could, staggering from the blow, before he slashed at Violet, who simply faded from his sight due to her speed. He slashed as fast as he could whenever the Gear materialized into existence.
'She's too fast...I can't...succubus, do it!'
Testament relayed a telepathic message to his bird, as it flew from the sky, flapping it's wings and sending small projectile feathers towards Testament, catching Violet off guard as she felt the stabbing sensation in her back. Testament then sent another beast up from the ground, catching her leg in it's teeth, as Testament drove forward, crushing his scythe against Violet's armored chest, sending her through the air and on her back, as she skidded on the ground, smacking into a statue, making it fall on her.
"Are you alright, Testament?"
Dizzy asked with a fearful expression in her eyes. She knew Violet was not finished yet, but she was out for now. Testament looked towards Dizzy with tired eyes.
"Dizzy...this Gear's power increase with the more damage she takes..."
Dizzy nodded.
"I know...I felt it increase as you struck her..."
Before Dizzy could finish, both her and Testament's eyes widened as a small tremor hit underground, before the ground exploded, Violet rising in it's wake, grabbing Testament's head in her large talon arm. Her tail the went up, aimed at the sky as she floated in the air a bit.
"It ends here..."
She said, before a large bolt of lightning came forth from the sky, hitting the tip of her tail as she sent an electric wave into Testament, making him jerk and twitch violently from it's power. She threw Testament to the ground, as she remained hovering in the air.
"Testament!"
Dizzy screamed as she reached his side. Testament's eyes opened slightly, as he held out his hand to halt Dizzy.
"You can't...you'll get electrocuted..."
Streaks of electricity ran along his body, as he winced in pain. His regenerative power barely holding him together. He smiled at Dizzy.
"Don't let her take you Dizzy...don't be afraid...let Necro and Undine guide you...I will be alright...I'm just a little tired..."
The raven that hovered around Testament transformed into a young woman with an unearthly appearance. She helped Testament to his feet, unaffected by the electricity still coursing through his body. She set him down by a statue, before turning to Dizzy and speaking to her in her mind.
'Dizzy, let me take care of Testament. Just focus on winning.'
Dizzy nodded, turning back to Violet. She narrowed her eyes at the new Gear.
"He was totally defenseless, there was no need to attack him any further!"
Dizzy clenched her fists tightly in anger. Violet simply shrugged.
"My orders were to capture the human target, Sol Badguy, and you. All those who interfere will be shown no mercy."
As she finished she turned her head slightly, seeing the rest of Dizzy's companions run by her side. Johnny was the first to speak.
"Are you alright, Dizzy?"
Dizzy nodded.
"I didn't have to fight yet, but Testament..."
She looked at the Gear as he laid by the statue, his body was battered by the extensive attack Violet pulled off. Johnny winced.
"Man, you'd have to be pretty powerful in order to do that to Testament...Sheesh..."
Chipp stepped forward.
"Let's hurry and get this shit over with. I'll go first."
Dizzy stepped in front of him, holding out her arms to block him.
"I'm sorry, but I would rather face her first. Testament was almost killed fighting her...and I don't think any human can defeat her. I will settle this myself...as a Gear."
Dizzy's last words were forced. In all truth she would rather not have these destructive powers. But if they could save all of her friends, she'd have to use everything, in order to stop this new Gear from hurting someone else.
'Testament is a Gear. That is the only way he could barely survive. If she were to attack a human...no I can't let that happen. I MUST finish this fight.'
Dizzy's form flashed white as she summoned up Necro and Undine.
'This is it, you two. We must win.'
Necro nodded slightly.
'Finally. Let's tear this Gear apart, shall we?'
Undine also nodded.
'Unfortunately, I have to agree with him. Come on Dizzy, let's kick this girl's ass!'
Dizzy also nodded, agreeing with the two of them. She turned to Violet.
"Come, let's begin."
Violet simply stood upright, prepared to face Dizzy. The two stared down each other. Chipp kicked a piece of rubble on the ground as he stared at them.
"We should have come here earlier, Venom. Maybe we would have had more action."
Venom nodded simply.
"I agree, but we can't have everything..."
Chipp nodded at him.
"Too bad."
The two Gears stood idly a bit longer, before they both rushed at each other, tearing through the ground as they sped towards each other. Dizzy lashed out with a clawed arm, slashing at Violet's mid section, but the Gear brought her own clawed arm out, catching Dizzy's. Dizzy twirled around, bringing Violet with her as she brought out her boot, kicking Violet hard in the chest, making her release Dizzy's arm. Dizzy brought her tail forth, forming a giant worm like monster, as it cut through Violet's armor, it sent her flying into the air. Necro appeared and threw a flaming scythe of energy up at Violet, causing her to go higher and higher. Undine then appeared after Necro, swinging her arm through the air, as she sent a small blade of lightning at the still airborne Gear, striking her solidly in the back. Dizzy then held her head in pain while allowing Necro to take over.
"You will regret ever crossing our paths, Gear!"
Necro shouted as a black hole rippled in front of the possessed Dizzy. Violet fell straight into the hole, before coming back up, encased in a large coffin. Necro grabbed a large golden bow with multiple arrows on it, before pulling the string back and letting them fire out, homing in on the coffin and destroying it. Violet was sent right back up in the air, while Dizzy recovered quickly, and dashing right at the airborne Violet. She crouched down a little, letting Undine raise a spiked pillar of ice from the ground, knocking Violet higher up again, the Gear still in a daze from the onslaught. Dizzy jumped after her, but Violet recovered, knocking Dizzy back to the ground, as she herself touched ground. The two stood upright again. May cheered.
"That was amazing Dizzy! Keep it up!"
Dizzy heard the young girl cheer, but couldn't agree with her. Dizzy had been monitoring Violet's power closely, and wasn't pleased by what she felt.
'For each blow I dealt to her, her power increases. I should be crippling her, but my attacks have the opposite effect. It's exactly as Testament said...'
Dizzy stared wide eyed at Violet. The Gear smirked.
"Are you just going to stand there? Fine, your loss..."
Violet faded out of existence, her power granting her amazing speed even beyond Dizzy's senses. Dizzy felt blow after blow hit repeatively in her stomach as she fell forward, spitting out blood and saliva as she kneeled to the floor, her right hand to her stomach, as her left hand touched the wet floor. Violet stood over her.
"Is that it, Dizzy?"
She asked before bringing her armored knee into Dizzy's face, sending her skidding across the wet ground. Dizzy stayed on the ground, as her face was turned to the black clouds in the sky, as the rain kept falling.
'I can't even see her movements...wait, Necro, maybe we can still win!'
Dizzy painfully got to her feet, but her face had a smile. She placed her hands on her head, allowing Necro control over her body. Her features went all black, save for her eyes, which glowed a bright red. Dizzy then went back to normal, except for her eyes still flashing.
'I must hold together...'
Dizzy sped quickly at an amazed Violet, who hadn't expected Dizzy to go on the offensive. The two were almost dead even in speed and power. To human eyes, there were only blurs as the two faded in and out of existence. Violet and Dizzy's blow were canceled out by each others attacks, as they fought endlessly to overpower one another. Violet spoke to her.
"Your power has increased greatly. What did you do?"
Dizzy, under some of Necro's influence, smirked confidently.
"Shut up and fight!"
Dizzy finally over powered the less experienced Gear, her clawed hands tearing away at Violet's armor, before she sent a vicious tail whip to Violet's head, sending her through a couple of statues.
"Now the final assault!"
Dizzy's entire form went white as she glowed with intense heat, making the rain around her evaporate, Axl looked towards her before turning to the others.
"We should take some cover."
Everyone crowded behind some fallen statues, Testament being the last because he was being carried by Johnny and the succubus. As they peered over the statue at Dizzy, a white beam of energy cut through the dark clouds, revealing the night sky. The beam hit Violet from above, the Gear not being able to do anything but feel the full force of the blow. A large crater formed in the area, as much debris kicked up into the air, as a giant cloud of smoke covered the area. Dizzy was on her knees, all her power drained in the final attack.
"I hope it's over..."
Dizzy said, panting heavily as she clasped a hand over her chest, trying to calm her beating heart. Everyone came out of hiding as they rushed to Dizzy. May hugged the Gear close.
"That was incredible, Dizzy, you defeated her!"
Johnny nodded. Chipp turned away once seeing Dizzy was alright.
"Oh well, good job. We should depart. See ya."
Chipp put two fingers to his forehead, before fading away, bringing Venom with him. The ninjas did the same thing, as they all disappeared. Ky smiled.
"We should all get going back, home, shouldn't we?"
Potemkin nodded.
"Yes, I wish to return to Zepp."
Bridget coughed a bit.
"I can see why a lot of bounty hunters had trouble with you Dizzy. I'm glad were good friends."
As everyone cheered happily, Testament growled lowly, getting their attention.
"It is not over yet...she still lives..."
Everyone looked at him in disbelief.
"You can't be serious, man."
Johnny said as he looked at the Gear. But just to prove them all wrong, Violet came up from the large crater, most of her armor destroyed, but the rest of her body was untouched. Dizzy stared in shock.
"How...?"
Dizzy stopped as Violet held out her palm towards her, as giant wings sprouted out of her back, before they wrapped around her extended arm, forming a large cannon like weapon.
Violet smirked.
"It's over..."
As the cannon began charging with energy, Dizzy stared in awe of it's size.
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Nirvana, ex location of Assassin Guild
"It seems we may have lost control of her. Her Control Armor is damaged. She may go insane with the immense power already generating in her now..."
One hooded man said. Another came behind him.
"Yet, we can do nothing. Let's hope the targets stay alive, or our chance to research them will be in vain."
The other nodded.
"All we can do his hope..."
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"Oh no! This can't be happening."
Dizzy said in fear as she felt so much energy being collected by the cannon, it's light glowing brighter and brighter at the base of the giant weapon. Violet's tail dug deeply into the ground, most likely to keep herself uprooted. Ky turned to Dizzy.
Can't you use your Gamma ray to cancel out her attack?"
Dizzy shook her head.
"I used all of my power for that final attack...I have nothing left...I'm sorry."
Testament put a hand on her shoulder as he was being held upright by the succubus.
"Don't worry about it...as for the rest of you...crowd together and we'll...be safe..."
Johnny looked at him oddly.
"Are you serious...?"
Testament interrupted him.
"Trust me..."
They all crowded together, not sure of what to expect. Violet grinned at them.
"You all want to die together? You all have guts to stand before my Grand Omega Cannon, rather then run away...not that you could escape it anyway..."
Her entire arm now glowed. Violet's eyes narrowed.
"Now die."
The beam that shot out from the cannon was nothing less than impressive. It's large wave covering almost the entire Grave area. Before reaching the others everyone closed their eyes, waiting for the end, but that end never came. Ky opened his eyes as he stared out, only to find that the entire party was protected by a large dome of flame, extending around the entire Stairway. Bridget looked awed as the large cannon blast raged on around them.
"What's going on?"
everyone was confused, save for Testament, who leaned forward, covering the grin that adorned his face with his long hair.
'Violet's true battle will begin very soon...'
When Violet's attack was finished, she stood pleased, waiting for the large cloud of dust to clear. Her blast even blew most of the clouds over the Grave fly away, stopping the heavy downpour for a small drizzle of water from some remaining clouds. Violet's eyes opened like perfectly round saucers as she stared at the small group, which, along with the Stairway, were left untouched. Most of the ground was charred to nothingness except for the large area which they stood.
"You could not have defended that attack! How did you all survive?"
Before anyone could answer her, a new voice came on the scene.
"Damn, don't you ever shut up?"
Violet's eyes twisted in fury as she saw her other target finally reveal himself.
"You are Sol Badguy. You finally come out of hiding."
Sol shrugged his massive shoulders simply.
"Whatever..."
Sol cracked his neck audibly as he touched the final step down the Stairway. He tapped the Fire Seal casually against his leg, while his free hand was stuffed in his pocket. His arrogant looking posture did not bold well with Violet's mood.
"So, let's finish this, eh?"
Sol said as he walked past his allies, towards Violet. She looked disgusted at Sol's attitude.
"Your just a human, Sol Badguy. You can't possibly win..."
Sol looked at her as if she were stupid.
"Spare me, bitch. You CAN'T possibly win, got that?"
Violet growled in anger at Sol's remark. Ky flinched.
'I hope he knows what he's getting himself into...'
Violet clenched her fists tightly.
"I am the strongest Gear in the world. You may have beaten Justice and Dizzy...but you will really have your hands full with me..."
Sol simply yawned at her speech, getting Violet furious.
"Fine, enough talk. I will beat you..."
Sol smirked at Violet's words.
"That's nothing more than an empty promise which ain't gonna be fulfilled. Let me show you why, bitch..."
Sol rushed at her before she could react, kicking her up in the air with the force of his kick, before he jumped after her, slashing at her body with his sword, before striking her upward with a flaming uppercut.
"Volcanic Viper!"
As Violet's body burst into flames, Sol kicked her hard in the side of the face. As Violet fell to the ground, Sol slashed his sword out, shooting a flame from the tip of his blade.
"Gun Flame!"
The flame struck her just before she hit the ground, making her hit it harder as she was slammed by the force of it's impact. Violet got up slowly as she saw Sol hit the ground from his onslaught.
"I'm just warming up, Sol Badguy..."
She dashed at him with the same speed that got Dizzy, but to her amazement, Sol deflected each and everyone of her blows, no matter where they came. Sol smirked as she continued to try and break his defense.
"That's just pathetic, bitch. You better try harder..."
Violet screamed in rage, annoying Sol, making him narrow his eyes.
"Shut the FUCK up, bitch!"
He slammed his fist forward, barely missing Violet as she moved out of the way. She tried to take advantage of Sol's off balance, but he reeled his arm back, catching her in the back of the head with his elbow, sending her in a pile of rubble. He looked at her as she rose.
"This fight was over before it even began. I suggest you stop, or pay the price."
Violet glared at him.
"You..."
Before she could say anything, Sol had his hand around her neck, choking her as she was lifted off the ground.
"Enough of this shit. Now tell me, why should you be spared?"
Violet looked at him oddly.
"Wha...what do..you mean?"
Sol could see the fear in her eyes, at the possibility of death.
"Listen, Violet...I must find out..."
Violet kept staring at him, as his face took on a sad expression.
"I don't...understand..."
Sol's grip tightened.
"Are you worthy enough to be kept alive? Only Testament and Dizzy survived my judgment, understand? Now why should I let you live, rather than destroy you?"
Violet had wrapped her arms around his, trying to make him stop choking her.
"Please...I don't...think I'm worthy...of living...just..."
Tears began to form in her eyes. Sol felt something in her mind, like a recollection of her memories.
:::FLASHBACK:::
"You are different from them. Allow us to help you."
A cloaked man came up to a little girl with small wings.
"I'm sorry but mommy and daddy told me not to listen to strangers."
The man chuckled.
"They raised you well, but you will never get accepted by anyone else but us."
The little girl looked at them suspiciously.
"So what's makes you different?"
The man stared at her.
"You are not human. We sympathize with your plight, since we know all about your race..."
The girl perked up a bit, interrupting the man.
"Are there others?"
The man nodded.
"Of course. We simply want to take you to them..."
The girl then nodded her head.
"Okay! Let me tell my..."
The man raised up his hand.
"There is no need, we have already informed your parents. They insisted you come to see others like you. They believe it's good for you..."
:::FLASHBACK:::
Sol looked at the Gear.
'As I thought. She's a halfling, like Dizzy.'
Sol dug deeper.
:::FLASHBACK:::
"You tricked me!"
A young woman said as she stayed chained to a wall. A cloaked man in front of her simply laughed.
"The drugs we gave you will prevent you from using your full powers."
The woman glared at him.
"What are you going to do to me?"
The man turned away from her.
"Once my colleagues arrive, we are going to construct this armor over you. It has more functions than just protection, however. With it, you will be under our control, and you will be able to draw out more of your hidden powers when you take damage. If this armor proves successful, we can take ordinary humans, make them into Gears, construct this armor for them and rule the world with their power if we wanted to, but we have another plan for world domination, one that doesn't concern you. Now rest up, you'll need it."
:::FLASHBACK:::
'Slayer was off a bit. They never created a new Gear, they found a halfling like Dizzy and put her in some control device type armor. That armor's purpose was to allow her to use an immense amount of power and reduce the effects of berserkness, so she wouldn't go crazy. This armor also increases her power when she was damaged. Her entire armor is off right now, and she went berserk for a while there. But I guess it dispersed a bit when she used so much power for her cannon attack.'
Sol looked at the Gear once more.
"You want to die, don't you? Now that your armor's off...you can make that choice. You have free will once more..."
Violet stared at him, a tear falling down her cheek and onto his gloved hand.
"I should have never listened to them in the first place. My death will repent for all my sins..."
She said. Sol scowled.
"No, it won't. By staying alive, you can atone. that is the only true way to repent for your sins..."
Sol released her. She coughed heavily as air entered her system again.
'I must live for all eternity to atone for the wrong doings I made...as Frederick. The only way to atone is to kill all Gears unsuited for coexisting with humans. I must also kill all those who were involved in the Gear Project...That's why I must be Sol Badguy, the Guilty Gear...and finish what Frederick has already begun...'
NOTE: Sorry, this is a bit of a confusing chapter. The tenth and final chapter should be coming soon.
Written by Illuminet
Disclamer: You should know it like the back of your hand by now...
Violet stared out at the battle along with Testament and Dizzy. Watching as the human team demolished the robotic army.
"Those humans are very powerful."
She said simply. Testament turned to the Gear, tapping his scythe against his leg.
"Shall we get started?"
Dizzy put a hand to his shoulder.
"She's too powerful, Testament. Please, let me fight her..."
Testament put his pale hand on her's, silencing her as he turned towards her.
"It would be better if I battled first. I will be able to access any weaknesses within this new Gear. So, if I should lose, I can tell you what must be done..."
Dizzy interrupted him.
"What if she has no weaknesses?"
Testament leaned closer to her whispering in her ear.
"A minor setback. Even if we both fall, there is one Gear who she cannot defeat, no matter how much power she has."
Dizzy looked at him oddly.
"One Gear? Who?"
Testament smiled slightly.
"You'll know soon enough..."
He said mysteriously as he turned his attention back to Violet, who stood calm and upright a few feet away from them.
'My friend of war...make your appearance soon...'
"Come, Gear, let us begin.
Testament lashed out at the Gear with a vertical swing of his scythe, almost cutting down Violet, but she side stepped it as her hands formed large talons, striking out fiercely. Testament brought his scythe up, the blade meeting with the claws as sparks flew about, as the two pushed each other, holding their ground. Violet smirked.
"Your very powerful, but you should have listen to the target, because you have no chance..."
Testament grinned slightly.
"You talk a lot. There is still more to come. Exe Beast!"
Violet felt pain through her armored leg as a red blob like creature bit into her leg from behind.
"You...!"
She began as she used her slender tail to whack Testament to the side. As Testament recovered, he smirked as Violet charged him in anger.
'So easy to anger...'
Testament brought his hand forward in a stabbing motion, seeming to cut a red line through the very air. As Violet approached him, a web of blood halted her movements.
"What?"
She gasped as she tried to free herself, but Testament slashed her in the side with a vertical stroke of his scythe, sending her up in the air. He flipped after her, cutting a large arch with his scythe as he caught her in the stomach. She fell down slowly, as Testament prepared another strike, but Violet brought up her tail, wrapping it around the slim wooden shaft of the scythe, pulling Testament forward, before her hand materialized into a powerful sword which she used to cut a long gash in Testament's side, before tossing him away.
"Good technique, Gear, but it will take a lot more than that to stop me..."
Testament said as he rose from the ground, his wound already beginning to close thanks to his regenerative powers. Violet held out her open palm at him.
"You die here."
A laser beam shot out of her palm, heading straight for the smirking Testament, only to hit air as Testament disappeared in a mass of red liquid, only to reappear under Violet, sending her off her feet and to the ground. He held his arms out smirking.
"I think not."
He rushed at her, but she used her speed to almost instantaneously get behind him. Testament's eyes widened.
'This speed...her powers are increasing? How is that possible?'
He was whipped hard in the back by Violet's metal tail, before he felt her tear into him with her talons, almost cutting him in half. She then struck the ground with her tail, sending a powerful flame lancing up from the ground, sending Testament flying. His left eye closed in pain.
"Damn..."
He looked up towards the sky, seeing Violet already ahead of him, wrapping her tail around his head, as she put her feet on his shoulders, pushing down. Testament slammed down to the ground, as she fell with him, his back making a sickening cracking sound as she kneeled on top of him.
"Dead..."
She said with a satisfying smile, however, it was not to last. Testament got up suddenly, impaling his hands into her armor, making her scream in pain. Testament's face turned almost skull like as he stared at the Gear, as a trail of blood fell from her mouth. She looked at him in shock.
"How...?"
She felt her energy drain as Testament threw her to the ground.
"You lack any real experience on Gears, don't you? Our regenerative powers are far greater than a human's, and repair areas that humans can not. You are down for the count Gear."
Violet wiped away the blood from her mouth, as she felt her injured skin under her armor regenerate. She smirked.
"You really don't stand a chance now."
Testaments eyes widened, because as she spoke, her powers seemed to increase even more dramatically.
'That should have crippled her somewhat, but it's only making her stronger...'
Testament felt a blow to the back of his head as he hit the ground, Violet's speed increasing beyond his senses, and he hadn't even seen the Gear move. Testament got up as quickly as he could, staggering from the blow, before he slashed at Violet, who simply faded from his sight due to her speed. He slashed as fast as he could whenever the Gear materialized into existence.
'She's too fast...I can't...succubus, do it!'
Testament relayed a telepathic message to his bird, as it flew from the sky, flapping it's wings and sending small projectile feathers towards Testament, catching Violet off guard as she felt the stabbing sensation in her back. Testament then sent another beast up from the ground, catching her leg in it's teeth, as Testament drove forward, crushing his scythe against Violet's armored chest, sending her through the air and on her back, as she skidded on the ground, smacking into a statue, making it fall on her.
"Are you alright, Testament?"
Dizzy asked with a fearful expression in her eyes. She knew Violet was not finished yet, but she was out for now. Testament looked towards Dizzy with tired eyes.
"Dizzy...this Gear's power increase with the more damage she takes..."
Dizzy nodded.
"I know...I felt it increase as you struck her..."
Before Dizzy could finish, both her and Testament's eyes widened as a small tremor hit underground, before the ground exploded, Violet rising in it's wake, grabbing Testament's head in her large talon arm. Her tail the went up, aimed at the sky as she floated in the air a bit.
"It ends here..."
She said, before a large bolt of lightning came forth from the sky, hitting the tip of her tail as she sent an electric wave into Testament, making him jerk and twitch violently from it's power. She threw Testament to the ground, as she remained hovering in the air.
"Testament!"
Dizzy screamed as she reached his side. Testament's eyes opened slightly, as he held out his hand to halt Dizzy.
"You can't...you'll get electrocuted..."
Streaks of electricity ran along his body, as he winced in pain. His regenerative power barely holding him together. He smiled at Dizzy.
"Don't let her take you Dizzy...don't be afraid...let Necro and Undine guide you...I will be alright...I'm just a little tired..."
The raven that hovered around Testament transformed into a young woman with an unearthly appearance. She helped Testament to his feet, unaffected by the electricity still coursing through his body. She set him down by a statue, before turning to Dizzy and speaking to her in her mind.
'Dizzy, let me take care of Testament. Just focus on winning.'
Dizzy nodded, turning back to Violet. She narrowed her eyes at the new Gear.
"He was totally defenseless, there was no need to attack him any further!"
Dizzy clenched her fists tightly in anger. Violet simply shrugged.
"My orders were to capture the human target, Sol Badguy, and you. All those who interfere will be shown no mercy."
As she finished she turned her head slightly, seeing the rest of Dizzy's companions run by her side. Johnny was the first to speak.
"Are you alright, Dizzy?"
Dizzy nodded.
"I didn't have to fight yet, but Testament..."
She looked at the Gear as he laid by the statue, his body was battered by the extensive attack Violet pulled off. Johnny winced.
"Man, you'd have to be pretty powerful in order to do that to Testament...Sheesh..."
Chipp stepped forward.
"Let's hurry and get this shit over with. I'll go first."
Dizzy stepped in front of him, holding out her arms to block him.
"I'm sorry, but I would rather face her first. Testament was almost killed fighting her...and I don't think any human can defeat her. I will settle this myself...as a Gear."
Dizzy's last words were forced. In all truth she would rather not have these destructive powers. But if they could save all of her friends, she'd have to use everything, in order to stop this new Gear from hurting someone else.
'Testament is a Gear. That is the only way he could barely survive. If she were to attack a human...no I can't let that happen. I MUST finish this fight.'
Dizzy's form flashed white as she summoned up Necro and Undine.
'This is it, you two. We must win.'
Necro nodded slightly.
'Finally. Let's tear this Gear apart, shall we?'
Undine also nodded.
'Unfortunately, I have to agree with him. Come on Dizzy, let's kick this girl's ass!'
Dizzy also nodded, agreeing with the two of them. She turned to Violet.
"Come, let's begin."
Violet simply stood upright, prepared to face Dizzy. The two stared down each other. Chipp kicked a piece of rubble on the ground as he stared at them.
"We should have come here earlier, Venom. Maybe we would have had more action."
Venom nodded simply.
"I agree, but we can't have everything..."
Chipp nodded at him.
"Too bad."
The two Gears stood idly a bit longer, before they both rushed at each other, tearing through the ground as they sped towards each other. Dizzy lashed out with a clawed arm, slashing at Violet's mid section, but the Gear brought her own clawed arm out, catching Dizzy's. Dizzy twirled around, bringing Violet with her as she brought out her boot, kicking Violet hard in the chest, making her release Dizzy's arm. Dizzy brought her tail forth, forming a giant worm like monster, as it cut through Violet's armor, it sent her flying into the air. Necro appeared and threw a flaming scythe of energy up at Violet, causing her to go higher and higher. Undine then appeared after Necro, swinging her arm through the air, as she sent a small blade of lightning at the still airborne Gear, striking her solidly in the back. Dizzy then held her head in pain while allowing Necro to take over.
"You will regret ever crossing our paths, Gear!"
Necro shouted as a black hole rippled in front of the possessed Dizzy. Violet fell straight into the hole, before coming back up, encased in a large coffin. Necro grabbed a large golden bow with multiple arrows on it, before pulling the string back and letting them fire out, homing in on the coffin and destroying it. Violet was sent right back up in the air, while Dizzy recovered quickly, and dashing right at the airborne Violet. She crouched down a little, letting Undine raise a spiked pillar of ice from the ground, knocking Violet higher up again, the Gear still in a daze from the onslaught. Dizzy jumped after her, but Violet recovered, knocking Dizzy back to the ground, as she herself touched ground. The two stood upright again. May cheered.
"That was amazing Dizzy! Keep it up!"
Dizzy heard the young girl cheer, but couldn't agree with her. Dizzy had been monitoring Violet's power closely, and wasn't pleased by what she felt.
'For each blow I dealt to her, her power increases. I should be crippling her, but my attacks have the opposite effect. It's exactly as Testament said...'
Dizzy stared wide eyed at Violet. The Gear smirked.
"Are you just going to stand there? Fine, your loss..."
Violet faded out of existence, her power granting her amazing speed even beyond Dizzy's senses. Dizzy felt blow after blow hit repeatively in her stomach as she fell forward, spitting out blood and saliva as she kneeled to the floor, her right hand to her stomach, as her left hand touched the wet floor. Violet stood over her.
"Is that it, Dizzy?"
She asked before bringing her armored knee into Dizzy's face, sending her skidding across the wet ground. Dizzy stayed on the ground, as her face was turned to the black clouds in the sky, as the rain kept falling.
'I can't even see her movements...wait, Necro, maybe we can still win!'
Dizzy painfully got to her feet, but her face had a smile. She placed her hands on her head, allowing Necro control over her body. Her features went all black, save for her eyes, which glowed a bright red. Dizzy then went back to normal, except for her eyes still flashing.
'I must hold together...'
Dizzy sped quickly at an amazed Violet, who hadn't expected Dizzy to go on the offensive. The two were almost dead even in speed and power. To human eyes, there were only blurs as the two faded in and out of existence. Violet and Dizzy's blow were canceled out by each others attacks, as they fought endlessly to overpower one another. Violet spoke to her.
"Your power has increased greatly. What did you do?"
Dizzy, under some of Necro's influence, smirked confidently.
"Shut up and fight!"
Dizzy finally over powered the less experienced Gear, her clawed hands tearing away at Violet's armor, before she sent a vicious tail whip to Violet's head, sending her through a couple of statues.
"Now the final assault!"
Dizzy's entire form went white as she glowed with intense heat, making the rain around her evaporate, Axl looked towards her before turning to the others.
"We should take some cover."
Everyone crowded behind some fallen statues, Testament being the last because he was being carried by Johnny and the succubus. As they peered over the statue at Dizzy, a white beam of energy cut through the dark clouds, revealing the night sky. The beam hit Violet from above, the Gear not being able to do anything but feel the full force of the blow. A large crater formed in the area, as much debris kicked up into the air, as a giant cloud of smoke covered the area. Dizzy was on her knees, all her power drained in the final attack.
"I hope it's over..."
Dizzy said, panting heavily as she clasped a hand over her chest, trying to calm her beating heart. Everyone came out of hiding as they rushed to Dizzy. May hugged the Gear close.
"That was incredible, Dizzy, you defeated her!"
Johnny nodded. Chipp turned away once seeing Dizzy was alright.
"Oh well, good job. We should depart. See ya."
Chipp put two fingers to his forehead, before fading away, bringing Venom with him. The ninjas did the same thing, as they all disappeared. Ky smiled.
"We should all get going back, home, shouldn't we?"
Potemkin nodded.
"Yes, I wish to return to Zepp."
Bridget coughed a bit.
"I can see why a lot of bounty hunters had trouble with you Dizzy. I'm glad were good friends."
As everyone cheered happily, Testament growled lowly, getting their attention.
"It is not over yet...she still lives..."
Everyone looked at him in disbelief.
"You can't be serious, man."
Johnny said as he looked at the Gear. But just to prove them all wrong, Violet came up from the large crater, most of her armor destroyed, but the rest of her body was untouched. Dizzy stared in shock.
"How...?"
Dizzy stopped as Violet held out her palm towards her, as giant wings sprouted out of her back, before they wrapped around her extended arm, forming a large cannon like weapon.
Violet smirked.
"It's over..."
As the cannon began charging with energy, Dizzy stared in awe of it's size.
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Nirvana, ex location of Assassin Guild
"It seems we may have lost control of her. Her Control Armor is damaged. She may go insane with the immense power already generating in her now..."
One hooded man said. Another came behind him.
"Yet, we can do nothing. Let's hope the targets stay alive, or our chance to research them will be in vain."
The other nodded.
"All we can do his hope..."
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"Oh no! This can't be happening."
Dizzy said in fear as she felt so much energy being collected by the cannon, it's light glowing brighter and brighter at the base of the giant weapon. Violet's tail dug deeply into the ground, most likely to keep herself uprooted. Ky turned to Dizzy.
Can't you use your Gamma ray to cancel out her attack?"
Dizzy shook her head.
"I used all of my power for that final attack...I have nothing left...I'm sorry."
Testament put a hand on her shoulder as he was being held upright by the succubus.
"Don't worry about it...as for the rest of you...crowd together and we'll...be safe..."
Johnny looked at him oddly.
"Are you serious...?"
Testament interrupted him.
"Trust me..."
They all crowded together, not sure of what to expect. Violet grinned at them.
"You all want to die together? You all have guts to stand before my Grand Omega Cannon, rather then run away...not that you could escape it anyway..."
Her entire arm now glowed. Violet's eyes narrowed.
"Now die."
The beam that shot out from the cannon was nothing less than impressive. It's large wave covering almost the entire Grave area. Before reaching the others everyone closed their eyes, waiting for the end, but that end never came. Ky opened his eyes as he stared out, only to find that the entire party was protected by a large dome of flame, extending around the entire Stairway. Bridget looked awed as the large cannon blast raged on around them.
"What's going on?"
everyone was confused, save for Testament, who leaned forward, covering the grin that adorned his face with his long hair.
'Violet's true battle will begin very soon...'
When Violet's attack was finished, she stood pleased, waiting for the large cloud of dust to clear. Her blast even blew most of the clouds over the Grave fly away, stopping the heavy downpour for a small drizzle of water from some remaining clouds. Violet's eyes opened like perfectly round saucers as she stared at the small group, which, along with the Stairway, were left untouched. Most of the ground was charred to nothingness except for the large area which they stood.
"You could not have defended that attack! How did you all survive?"
Before anyone could answer her, a new voice came on the scene.
"Damn, don't you ever shut up?"
Violet's eyes twisted in fury as she saw her other target finally reveal himself.
"You are Sol Badguy. You finally come out of hiding."
Sol shrugged his massive shoulders simply.
"Whatever..."
Sol cracked his neck audibly as he touched the final step down the Stairway. He tapped the Fire Seal casually against his leg, while his free hand was stuffed in his pocket. His arrogant looking posture did not bold well with Violet's mood.
"So, let's finish this, eh?"
Sol said as he walked past his allies, towards Violet. She looked disgusted at Sol's attitude.
"Your just a human, Sol Badguy. You can't possibly win..."
Sol looked at her as if she were stupid.
"Spare me, bitch. You CAN'T possibly win, got that?"
Violet growled in anger at Sol's remark. Ky flinched.
'I hope he knows what he's getting himself into...'
Violet clenched her fists tightly.
"I am the strongest Gear in the world. You may have beaten Justice and Dizzy...but you will really have your hands full with me..."
Sol simply yawned at her speech, getting Violet furious.
"Fine, enough talk. I will beat you..."
Sol smirked at Violet's words.
"That's nothing more than an empty promise which ain't gonna be fulfilled. Let me show you why, bitch..."
Sol rushed at her before she could react, kicking her up in the air with the force of his kick, before he jumped after her, slashing at her body with his sword, before striking her upward with a flaming uppercut.
"Volcanic Viper!"
As Violet's body burst into flames, Sol kicked her hard in the side of the face. As Violet fell to the ground, Sol slashed his sword out, shooting a flame from the tip of his blade.
"Gun Flame!"
The flame struck her just before she hit the ground, making her hit it harder as she was slammed by the force of it's impact. Violet got up slowly as she saw Sol hit the ground from his onslaught.
"I'm just warming up, Sol Badguy..."
She dashed at him with the same speed that got Dizzy, but to her amazement, Sol deflected each and everyone of her blows, no matter where they came. Sol smirked as she continued to try and break his defense.
"That's just pathetic, bitch. You better try harder..."
Violet screamed in rage, annoying Sol, making him narrow his eyes.
"Shut the FUCK up, bitch!"
He slammed his fist forward, barely missing Violet as she moved out of the way. She tried to take advantage of Sol's off balance, but he reeled his arm back, catching her in the back of the head with his elbow, sending her in a pile of rubble. He looked at her as she rose.
"This fight was over before it even began. I suggest you stop, or pay the price."
Violet glared at him.
"You..."
Before she could say anything, Sol had his hand around her neck, choking her as she was lifted off the ground.
"Enough of this shit. Now tell me, why should you be spared?"
Violet looked at him oddly.
"Wha...what do..you mean?"
Sol could see the fear in her eyes, at the possibility of death.
"Listen, Violet...I must find out..."
Violet kept staring at him, as his face took on a sad expression.
"I don't...understand..."
Sol's grip tightened.
"Are you worthy enough to be kept alive? Only Testament and Dizzy survived my judgment, understand? Now why should I let you live, rather than destroy you?"
Violet had wrapped her arms around his, trying to make him stop choking her.
"Please...I don't...think I'm worthy...of living...just..."
Tears began to form in her eyes. Sol felt something in her mind, like a recollection of her memories.
:::FLASHBACK:::
"You are different from them. Allow us to help you."
A cloaked man came up to a little girl with small wings.
"I'm sorry but mommy and daddy told me not to listen to strangers."
The man chuckled.
"They raised you well, but you will never get accepted by anyone else but us."
The little girl looked at them suspiciously.
"So what's makes you different?"
The man stared at her.
"You are not human. We sympathize with your plight, since we know all about your race..."
The girl perked up a bit, interrupting the man.
"Are there others?"
The man nodded.
"Of course. We simply want to take you to them..."
The girl then nodded her head.
"Okay! Let me tell my..."
The man raised up his hand.
"There is no need, we have already informed your parents. They insisted you come to see others like you. They believe it's good for you..."
:::FLASHBACK:::
Sol looked at the Gear.
'As I thought. She's a halfling, like Dizzy.'
Sol dug deeper.
:::FLASHBACK:::
"You tricked me!"
A young woman said as she stayed chained to a wall. A cloaked man in front of her simply laughed.
"The drugs we gave you will prevent you from using your full powers."
The woman glared at him.
"What are you going to do to me?"
The man turned away from her.
"Once my colleagues arrive, we are going to construct this armor over you. It has more functions than just protection, however. With it, you will be under our control, and you will be able to draw out more of your hidden powers when you take damage. If this armor proves successful, we can take ordinary humans, make them into Gears, construct this armor for them and rule the world with their power if we wanted to, but we have another plan for world domination, one that doesn't concern you. Now rest up, you'll need it."
:::FLASHBACK:::
'Slayer was off a bit. They never created a new Gear, they found a halfling like Dizzy and put her in some control device type armor. That armor's purpose was to allow her to use an immense amount of power and reduce the effects of berserkness, so she wouldn't go crazy. This armor also increases her power when she was damaged. Her entire armor is off right now, and she went berserk for a while there. But I guess it dispersed a bit when she used so much power for her cannon attack.'
Sol looked at the Gear once more.
"You want to die, don't you? Now that your armor's off...you can make that choice. You have free will once more..."
Violet stared at him, a tear falling down her cheek and onto his gloved hand.
"I should have never listened to them in the first place. My death will repent for all my sins..."
She said. Sol scowled.
"No, it won't. By staying alive, you can atone. that is the only true way to repent for your sins..."
Sol released her. She coughed heavily as air entered her system again.
'I must live for all eternity to atone for the wrong doings I made...as Frederick. The only way to atone is to kill all Gears unsuited for coexisting with humans. I must also kill all those who were involved in the Gear Project...That's why I must be Sol Badguy, the Guilty Gear...and finish what Frederick has already begun...'
NOTE: Sorry, this is a bit of a confusing chapter. The tenth and final chapter should be coming soon.