Disclaimer: Wow, I'm actually using one of these. It's given that I don't have any ownership of Advance Wars or the characters of Final Fantasy... Duh. But the characters Glenn, Brad, Aldrea, Ashley, and Cecil, are used from "Bahamut & the Guardian Forces" by the permission of Gregory Stephen/nightdragon0. So you know, you should go read it, you would enjoy it.
-Advance Wars 2
--Project Black Portal
---Chapter 3: Magic Show
There was now six soldiers that neared the fallen dragon and pointed their weapons downward. However they didn't get far when Grit stepped forward and began to shoot at them. Each shot was dead on the mark, right between the eyes, and they all dropped. Lash turned around to notice this and re directed some of her soldiers towards a new target as her captain ran to her side.
Bahamut finally let out a groan and pushed himself up off the ground. He stretched his wings and rubbed the areas where he had been shot, wincing in pain. He swiveled his head around to see Grit approach and let out a low growl. When Grit was done reloading his gun he snapped the chamber shut and pointed it towards the ground.
"Easy there..." Grit began slowly. "I'm not here to make a ruckus... Besides, I think we're on the same side..."
"Stay way from my dragon!" Lash yelled out and soon they both found themselves with a crowd of soldiers pointing guns at them. "He's mine! I found him first! And I want him back!"
It looked as if Bahamut had gone to say something, but quickly stopped and seemed to try and repress the pain he was feeling.
"Dammed child..." Bahamut finally moaned. "When I stop throbbing... You're going to pay."
"Why are you so angry? You'll like it in the Black Hole Army! We play all the time!"
"Don't listen to her big fella." Grit cut in. "She's talking about playing with people's lives. They do a lot of nasty stuff where she comes from. Their boss ain't even from this world."
Lash paused to think but eventually nodded with a big grin.
"That's right! We sure do! Now come on! Or should we play some more tag? I brought some friends along this time! Since you're such a big cheater!"
Suddenly a low glow began to emanate from Bahamut, when it was done, he stood up as if he had never been hit. Lash seemed to pause for awhile and then eventually realized what had happened.
"You know what Mr. Dragon?" Lash asked finally.
"It's Bahamut! Bahamut!" He roared back. "What the gods makes you use that blasted name!"
"I got magic too..." She continued ignoring Bahamut. "I call it... Prime Tactics!"
It seemed in the distance a siren began to sound. All the Black Hole soldiers in the area began to glow. The suits of the soldiers suddenly changed colors to resemble the asphalt they walked on. Bahamut and Grit looked off into the distance to see the soldiers fighting with Blue Moon were charging now, shrugging off any bullet that touched them. Eventually the same thing happened to Lash's jacket and she giggled.
"Tee hee hee! It's time for the bonus round!"
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What just happened? Glenn asked.
"I don't know... But I have a feeling Lash and her forces just became more powerful." Bahamut answered.
"It's her CO Power. We all got one or two." Grit explained. "She uses terrain to her advantage, let's just say, it's gonna take a whole hell of a lot more than a six shooter to take them down now."
Lash raised her hand and then pointed and the soldiers began to inch closer to Bahamut and Grit.
"Bring me Mr. Dragon! Be careful! I want his scales to be all shiny and new!" She paused to think. "Oh yeah... You can shoot Mr. Scarecrow if you feel like it. But shoot him slowly!"
Luckily we have something that's a lot more than a revolver. Glenn commented.
"Damn right." Bahamut grinned, then turned to Grit. "You might want to step back."
Grit looked toward Bahamut then the approaching soldiers and did as he was told watching the whole while unsure of what exactly was going to happen. Bahamut quickly leapt backwards and landed onto his stomach. He planted his hands into the ground firmly and the wheel on his back began to turn.
"Uh... Mistress..." The captain pointed out as energy began to build around Bahamut's mouth.
"Quiet!" She ordered while slapping the captain on the visor. "I'm enjoying this! Wait a tick..."
But she soon saw what the captain was talking about and began to slowly step away as her soldiers continued to move forward. Eventually the captain followed suit while yelling out.
"Take him down now!" He hollered.
"Oh shoot..." Lash moaned.
"Mega Flare!" Bahamut yelled.
It was too late now as a large blast of blue energy escaped from Bahamut's mouth. There was a moment of pause before the Black Hole soldiers disappeared in the blast. Grit soon had to shield his eyes. The captain grabbed Lash and dragged her out of the way. The Mega Flare kept going and soon decimated a hangar sending debris raining down in the area. Now everyone on both sides were running for cover as large pieces of steel began to plop down around them.
When it was all said and done, there was a charred pile of soldiers and a large indentation in the ground where the beam had sliced into the earth. Lash gazed at all of this and soon felt a tap on her shoulder.
"Mistress! We've lost most of our ground forces! Commander Olaf is arriving with re-enforcements... We need to leave now!"
Lash soon slapped her captain and began to run toward Bahamut with her hands in the air and a face of rage.
"You big stupid dragon! It's not fair! It's not fair at all! Wait till I get back to my factory! I'm gonna crank a whole squadron of fighters out and make a purse out of you! Then I'm gonna stuff your head and put it over my toy box!"
Lash didn't get far when her captain soon grabbed her and tossed her over his shoulder beginning to retreat with the rest of the forces. But that didn't stop her from raving on as she spewed out the insults.
"I'm gonna microwave your snake friend and have some seafood! Then I'm gonna cut that horn off the unicorn and use it for my Christmas tree! I'm gonna make a carpet out of the weirdo bird thing!!!!"
Don't let her get away! She knows where the others are! Glenn reminded Bahamut.
"You think I would let her walk away after all this? You don't know me as well as I thought you did."
Just shut up and catch her already!
Bahamut began to spread his wings to go after her but was quickly stopped as a pair of jeeps pulled up in front of him with the mounted guns aimed right at his head. The soldiers driving did a double take upon seeing the large dragon they had prevented from taking off and glanced nervously at each other.
"Get out of my way!" Bahamut barked at them.
Bahamut! Don't! Are you really looking forward to taking on an entire army?
"They're asking for it!" He explained. "And I'm just warming up!"
Suddenly Grit stepped forward and waved towards the two recon vehicles.
"Boys boys! The fire is that-away!" He yelled out.
"But commander Grit! This dragon... It's..."
"Aw come on. There's no such thing as a dragon. It's just a hologram. Lash is pulling the wool over your eyes... Now git! Before she manages to regroup!"
The soldiers exchanged glances but eventually lowered the mounted guns and nodded.
"Uh... yes sir... Of course sir... We won't let her get away!"
With that, the two jeeps drove off and left Grit alone with Bahamut. He took his hat off and scratched it looking upwards as if trying to decide something.
". I reckon' I don't know the half of it. But I know someone who can find out for me. I can't see me helpin you out if I'm delayin' ya. Oh yeah, If you see that Glenn feller... I'm assuming he's with you."
"You could say that." Bahamut snickered.
Hey, I'm right here inside your head remember? Don't say anything bad about me.
"Since when did you start caring?" Bahamut asked.
Since they happen to be the leader of an army. I think I would like them to think positively about me!
Grit fished around in his pockets for something and eventually took out a radio.
"Here, when you see Glenn. Give it to em'. I'm sure he's gonna need all the help he can get if Black Hole is after em'... And I guess that means you too."
Bahamut gently plucked the small radio out of Grit's hand and palmed it carefully. He watched as Grit put his hat back on and then looked around.
"Well, I imagine it's gonna be one long explanation why one of our hangars are missin'. But I'll think of somethin'. Now git, before the Bearded One sees ya'. I'll make sure all our birds are grounded. So... good luck to ya's."
Imagine that, he's letting us go. Glenn thought aloud. You think he knows anything?
"I think he knows he can't stop me." Bahamut laughed.
With that, Bahamut soon took off into the air and disappeared into the sky. Meanwhile Grit was kicking around a metal fragment from the hangar as a parade of soldiers showed up.
"Well you see boss, it was like this..." Grit began to rehearse to himself.
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On the shores of Yellow Comet, a ominous fortress sat on the horizon. It had eight cannons encircling it pointing upwards as if ready to blow anything away with huge spotlights rising into the air. Inside it was a maze of iron corridors with eerie red lights and swarming with Black Hole soldiers. And even deeper still was a hive of laboratories and weapon facilities all working to serve the military effort of Black Hole.
In the top room of the fortress that surveyed the landscape around it, sat a tall man with skin that was as white as snow. His face portrayed a gloomy but haunting look, and he could have been mistaken for a dead body if it weren't for his purple hair. Polished riding boots were propped up on his desk as the rest of his outfit was a black military uniform with purple trim.
He presently rubbed his hand together and occasionally cracked a sinister smile if only for a mere second. Eventually the floor in the middle of the room opened up and an elevator emerged with a lone Black Hole soldier.
"Commander Adder... the specimen is ready sir."
The Black Hole CO known as Adder set his feet down on the ground and stood up. He put his hands behind his back and cocked his head up as if the rest of the world was lower than him.
"Delightful." Adder responded. "It's about time I had my say with Lash's little pets. She's caused to much trouble to Black Portal with these distractions."
"Of course sir. Lab 6 Sector C is all yours."
"As it should be." Adder finished.
Adder walked out to the elevator platform and slowly sunk into the ground as they traveled into the bowels of the fortress. After a short ride, he stepped off and the soldier departed from him. The hallway went on for what seemed like forever, but Adder only walked a short distance before turning left into a large room with an even larger table that hung on the wall. Wires connected everything to a small control room. As of now, Adder was alone, except for the strange winged creature that was strapped to the table.
It was a bird in shape, but not in appearance. It was more reptilian than anything else when looking at it's head and feet. And on the right wing was a golden chain, which snaked along the table and hung off one of the edges. Adder stepped up along side in and looked down as it stared up at him.
"You see, we have a communication problem Valefor." Adder began as he paced around the table. "All you seem to be able to do is speak this gibberish that has no meaning to me. And despite our attempts to decipher it, we still don't know if you even understand what I'm saying."
Valefor cried out in the odd language that Adder had spoke of. Despite this, it was easy to hear the feminine tone of the voice.
"So here is my solution. I shall speak to you in a language we all understand." He paused to observe her expression. "And that's pain."
Adder soon moved up to the little control booth and gazed over the controls.
"See how simple a solution this is? Every time you disobey me... Or fail to live up to my expectations... I will turn you into the world's oddest light bulb. I also have various poisons at my disposal... But there is just that smell that comes from electrocution. It's so... exhilarating."
Valefor continued to yell out in it's odd language. Adder gave a hard stare and then entered something on the control panel. The lights dimmed, and suddenly the entire room was lit up simply by the electricity that was currently being channeled through Valefor. At first there was only the hum of the electric current, but it didn't take long before Adder's victim was screeching in pain. Eventually he shut it off and stared awhile at the deep breaths Valefor was taking.
"How was that? So when I make a face like this..." Adder paused to turn his expression into a hideous snarl. "That means this happens."
He flipped the switch on for a short moment and then off, jerking Valefor with a burst of electricity.
"And when I look like this..." Adder turned his expression into his usual grim appearance. "That means this happens."
He went to flip the switch, but quickly jerked his hand away in a lighting fast motion. It was easy to hear a sigh of relief come from Valefor as Adder stepped away from the control panel.
"Good, good, we're making progress... That's very good." He then paused and stroked his chin. "You see, I plan to use you as our new weapon. Yellow Comet has been slow to accept Black Hole as their new rulers. They must be taught a lesson... as all lower creatures must be. Much like yourself."
Adder moved around the table to get a good view of Valefor's face and could see the disgust showing through. He smiled and let out a sickening cackle and backed away with a smile.
"Heh heh heh. Aren't you the most... delightful pet... We're going to do wonders. I can tell already."
He began to move for the door but then remembered something and turned back.
"If you somehow think your fellow freaks of nature are somehow coming to your rescue... You are sadly mistaken. However much power you contain, can never measure up against the sheer might of Black Hole."
Once again he turned away only to turn back around.
"Oh yes... one more thing. Don't try reverting to your human partner. It won't work so long as you are hooked up to that machine. Besides, it's so.. inconvenient for me. You see, I know all about you... and most importantly... your weaknesses... Heh heh heh."
Finally Adder left with a cocky stride simply smiling about the previous conversation.
-End Chapter
--Next Chapter: Birds of War
-Advance Wars 2
--Project Black Portal
---Chapter 3: Magic Show
There was now six soldiers that neared the fallen dragon and pointed their weapons downward. However they didn't get far when Grit stepped forward and began to shoot at them. Each shot was dead on the mark, right between the eyes, and they all dropped. Lash turned around to notice this and re directed some of her soldiers towards a new target as her captain ran to her side.
Bahamut finally let out a groan and pushed himself up off the ground. He stretched his wings and rubbed the areas where he had been shot, wincing in pain. He swiveled his head around to see Grit approach and let out a low growl. When Grit was done reloading his gun he snapped the chamber shut and pointed it towards the ground.
"Easy there..." Grit began slowly. "I'm not here to make a ruckus... Besides, I think we're on the same side..."
"Stay way from my dragon!" Lash yelled out and soon they both found themselves with a crowd of soldiers pointing guns at them. "He's mine! I found him first! And I want him back!"
It looked as if Bahamut had gone to say something, but quickly stopped and seemed to try and repress the pain he was feeling.
"Dammed child..." Bahamut finally moaned. "When I stop throbbing... You're going to pay."
"Why are you so angry? You'll like it in the Black Hole Army! We play all the time!"
"Don't listen to her big fella." Grit cut in. "She's talking about playing with people's lives. They do a lot of nasty stuff where she comes from. Their boss ain't even from this world."
Lash paused to think but eventually nodded with a big grin.
"That's right! We sure do! Now come on! Or should we play some more tag? I brought some friends along this time! Since you're such a big cheater!"
Suddenly a low glow began to emanate from Bahamut, when it was done, he stood up as if he had never been hit. Lash seemed to pause for awhile and then eventually realized what had happened.
"You know what Mr. Dragon?" Lash asked finally.
"It's Bahamut! Bahamut!" He roared back. "What the gods makes you use that blasted name!"
"I got magic too..." She continued ignoring Bahamut. "I call it... Prime Tactics!"
It seemed in the distance a siren began to sound. All the Black Hole soldiers in the area began to glow. The suits of the soldiers suddenly changed colors to resemble the asphalt they walked on. Bahamut and Grit looked off into the distance to see the soldiers fighting with Blue Moon were charging now, shrugging off any bullet that touched them. Eventually the same thing happened to Lash's jacket and she giggled.
"Tee hee hee! It's time for the bonus round!"
----------
What just happened? Glenn asked.
"I don't know... But I have a feeling Lash and her forces just became more powerful." Bahamut answered.
"It's her CO Power. We all got one or two." Grit explained. "She uses terrain to her advantage, let's just say, it's gonna take a whole hell of a lot more than a six shooter to take them down now."
Lash raised her hand and then pointed and the soldiers began to inch closer to Bahamut and Grit.
"Bring me Mr. Dragon! Be careful! I want his scales to be all shiny and new!" She paused to think. "Oh yeah... You can shoot Mr. Scarecrow if you feel like it. But shoot him slowly!"
Luckily we have something that's a lot more than a revolver. Glenn commented.
"Damn right." Bahamut grinned, then turned to Grit. "You might want to step back."
Grit looked toward Bahamut then the approaching soldiers and did as he was told watching the whole while unsure of what exactly was going to happen. Bahamut quickly leapt backwards and landed onto his stomach. He planted his hands into the ground firmly and the wheel on his back began to turn.
"Uh... Mistress..." The captain pointed out as energy began to build around Bahamut's mouth.
"Quiet!" She ordered while slapping the captain on the visor. "I'm enjoying this! Wait a tick..."
But she soon saw what the captain was talking about and began to slowly step away as her soldiers continued to move forward. Eventually the captain followed suit while yelling out.
"Take him down now!" He hollered.
"Oh shoot..." Lash moaned.
"Mega Flare!" Bahamut yelled.
It was too late now as a large blast of blue energy escaped from Bahamut's mouth. There was a moment of pause before the Black Hole soldiers disappeared in the blast. Grit soon had to shield his eyes. The captain grabbed Lash and dragged her out of the way. The Mega Flare kept going and soon decimated a hangar sending debris raining down in the area. Now everyone on both sides were running for cover as large pieces of steel began to plop down around them.
When it was all said and done, there was a charred pile of soldiers and a large indentation in the ground where the beam had sliced into the earth. Lash gazed at all of this and soon felt a tap on her shoulder.
"Mistress! We've lost most of our ground forces! Commander Olaf is arriving with re-enforcements... We need to leave now!"
Lash soon slapped her captain and began to run toward Bahamut with her hands in the air and a face of rage.
"You big stupid dragon! It's not fair! It's not fair at all! Wait till I get back to my factory! I'm gonna crank a whole squadron of fighters out and make a purse out of you! Then I'm gonna stuff your head and put it over my toy box!"
Lash didn't get far when her captain soon grabbed her and tossed her over his shoulder beginning to retreat with the rest of the forces. But that didn't stop her from raving on as she spewed out the insults.
"I'm gonna microwave your snake friend and have some seafood! Then I'm gonna cut that horn off the unicorn and use it for my Christmas tree! I'm gonna make a carpet out of the weirdo bird thing!!!!"
Don't let her get away! She knows where the others are! Glenn reminded Bahamut.
"You think I would let her walk away after all this? You don't know me as well as I thought you did."
Just shut up and catch her already!
Bahamut began to spread his wings to go after her but was quickly stopped as a pair of jeeps pulled up in front of him with the mounted guns aimed right at his head. The soldiers driving did a double take upon seeing the large dragon they had prevented from taking off and glanced nervously at each other.
"Get out of my way!" Bahamut barked at them.
Bahamut! Don't! Are you really looking forward to taking on an entire army?
"They're asking for it!" He explained. "And I'm just warming up!"
Suddenly Grit stepped forward and waved towards the two recon vehicles.
"Boys boys! The fire is that-away!" He yelled out.
"But commander Grit! This dragon... It's..."
"Aw come on. There's no such thing as a dragon. It's just a hologram. Lash is pulling the wool over your eyes... Now git! Before she manages to regroup!"
The soldiers exchanged glances but eventually lowered the mounted guns and nodded.
"Uh... yes sir... Of course sir... We won't let her get away!"
With that, the two jeeps drove off and left Grit alone with Bahamut. He took his hat off and scratched it looking upwards as if trying to decide something.
". I reckon' I don't know the half of it. But I know someone who can find out for me. I can't see me helpin you out if I'm delayin' ya. Oh yeah, If you see that Glenn feller... I'm assuming he's with you."
"You could say that." Bahamut snickered.
Hey, I'm right here inside your head remember? Don't say anything bad about me.
"Since when did you start caring?" Bahamut asked.
Since they happen to be the leader of an army. I think I would like them to think positively about me!
Grit fished around in his pockets for something and eventually took out a radio.
"Here, when you see Glenn. Give it to em'. I'm sure he's gonna need all the help he can get if Black Hole is after em'... And I guess that means you too."
Bahamut gently plucked the small radio out of Grit's hand and palmed it carefully. He watched as Grit put his hat back on and then looked around.
"Well, I imagine it's gonna be one long explanation why one of our hangars are missin'. But I'll think of somethin'. Now git, before the Bearded One sees ya'. I'll make sure all our birds are grounded. So... good luck to ya's."
Imagine that, he's letting us go. Glenn thought aloud. You think he knows anything?
"I think he knows he can't stop me." Bahamut laughed.
With that, Bahamut soon took off into the air and disappeared into the sky. Meanwhile Grit was kicking around a metal fragment from the hangar as a parade of soldiers showed up.
"Well you see boss, it was like this..." Grit began to rehearse to himself.
--------------------
On the shores of Yellow Comet, a ominous fortress sat on the horizon. It had eight cannons encircling it pointing upwards as if ready to blow anything away with huge spotlights rising into the air. Inside it was a maze of iron corridors with eerie red lights and swarming with Black Hole soldiers. And even deeper still was a hive of laboratories and weapon facilities all working to serve the military effort of Black Hole.
In the top room of the fortress that surveyed the landscape around it, sat a tall man with skin that was as white as snow. His face portrayed a gloomy but haunting look, and he could have been mistaken for a dead body if it weren't for his purple hair. Polished riding boots were propped up on his desk as the rest of his outfit was a black military uniform with purple trim.
He presently rubbed his hand together and occasionally cracked a sinister smile if only for a mere second. Eventually the floor in the middle of the room opened up and an elevator emerged with a lone Black Hole soldier.
"Commander Adder... the specimen is ready sir."
The Black Hole CO known as Adder set his feet down on the ground and stood up. He put his hands behind his back and cocked his head up as if the rest of the world was lower than him.
"Delightful." Adder responded. "It's about time I had my say with Lash's little pets. She's caused to much trouble to Black Portal with these distractions."
"Of course sir. Lab 6 Sector C is all yours."
"As it should be." Adder finished.
Adder walked out to the elevator platform and slowly sunk into the ground as they traveled into the bowels of the fortress. After a short ride, he stepped off and the soldier departed from him. The hallway went on for what seemed like forever, but Adder only walked a short distance before turning left into a large room with an even larger table that hung on the wall. Wires connected everything to a small control room. As of now, Adder was alone, except for the strange winged creature that was strapped to the table.
It was a bird in shape, but not in appearance. It was more reptilian than anything else when looking at it's head and feet. And on the right wing was a golden chain, which snaked along the table and hung off one of the edges. Adder stepped up along side in and looked down as it stared up at him.
"You see, we have a communication problem Valefor." Adder began as he paced around the table. "All you seem to be able to do is speak this gibberish that has no meaning to me. And despite our attempts to decipher it, we still don't know if you even understand what I'm saying."
Valefor cried out in the odd language that Adder had spoke of. Despite this, it was easy to hear the feminine tone of the voice.
"So here is my solution. I shall speak to you in a language we all understand." He paused to observe her expression. "And that's pain."
Adder soon moved up to the little control booth and gazed over the controls.
"See how simple a solution this is? Every time you disobey me... Or fail to live up to my expectations... I will turn you into the world's oddest light bulb. I also have various poisons at my disposal... But there is just that smell that comes from electrocution. It's so... exhilarating."
Valefor continued to yell out in it's odd language. Adder gave a hard stare and then entered something on the control panel. The lights dimmed, and suddenly the entire room was lit up simply by the electricity that was currently being channeled through Valefor. At first there was only the hum of the electric current, but it didn't take long before Adder's victim was screeching in pain. Eventually he shut it off and stared awhile at the deep breaths Valefor was taking.
"How was that? So when I make a face like this..." Adder paused to turn his expression into a hideous snarl. "That means this happens."
He flipped the switch on for a short moment and then off, jerking Valefor with a burst of electricity.
"And when I look like this..." Adder turned his expression into his usual grim appearance. "That means this happens."
He went to flip the switch, but quickly jerked his hand away in a lighting fast motion. It was easy to hear a sigh of relief come from Valefor as Adder stepped away from the control panel.
"Good, good, we're making progress... That's very good." He then paused and stroked his chin. "You see, I plan to use you as our new weapon. Yellow Comet has been slow to accept Black Hole as their new rulers. They must be taught a lesson... as all lower creatures must be. Much like yourself."
Adder moved around the table to get a good view of Valefor's face and could see the disgust showing through. He smiled and let out a sickening cackle and backed away with a smile.
"Heh heh heh. Aren't you the most... delightful pet... We're going to do wonders. I can tell already."
He began to move for the door but then remembered something and turned back.
"If you somehow think your fellow freaks of nature are somehow coming to your rescue... You are sadly mistaken. However much power you contain, can never measure up against the sheer might of Black Hole."
Once again he turned away only to turn back around.
"Oh yes... one more thing. Don't try reverting to your human partner. It won't work so long as you are hooked up to that machine. Besides, it's so.. inconvenient for me. You see, I know all about you... and most importantly... your weaknesses... Heh heh heh."
Finally Adder left with a cocky stride simply smiling about the previous conversation.
-End Chapter
--Next Chapter: Birds of War