Epilogue: New Faces
On the streets of Nintendo City, the masked sage known as Zindakku Hirokai, was walking along, minding his own business. It was nightfall, and it was getting late. He had an appointment with someone who only said that he was a powerful spellcaster that can help bring down the Alliance. He also wondered how his friends were wondering where he was. He chuckled knowing that Dove would be very worried about him, it was no secret that Dove really liked Zin, but he would always play oblivious just to tease her. He preferred to keep any compassionate emotions within him hidden.
Just as he was about to take another step, he suddenly stopped. He sensed that somebody was following him. "Alright, show yourself!" he yelled. Suddenly out of the rooftops, a swift figure came down. Zin turned around to see a Shadow-Look-alike, only he was completely black with three strands of blue hair coming out of his forehead. What was most interesting was that he had a pair of wings, one of an angle, the other a demons.
"Interesting," Zin said to the hedgehog, "It's usually me who surprises people." The winged hedgehog narrowed his eyes and said " Are you Zindakku Hirokai?" "That I am, yes." "I wish to ask you something." The hedgehog said. "Heh," Zin chuckled "You sneak up behind me and your appearance is very questionable, how do I know you are not part of the Dark Alliance?"
The mystery hedgehog growled and shouted "Does it look like I'm part of the damn Alliance!!!" Zin narrowed his eyes and said "Well, if you put it that way..." He got into his battle position with his staff in hand, "Defeat me in combat!" "Fine"the hedgehog said, pulling out a sword with a demonic aura, "I will defeat you!" Zin narrowed his eyes and said "Then.... let us begin!"
Soon, the fight between the two began. Zindakku was having a hard time deflecting the blows of the mystery hedgehog's sword. He felt a demonic presence within it. "Enough of this...." Zin said, while preparing for one of his magic attacks, "Energy Dragon!!" He launched his dragonic attack to the hedgehog, but he launched a beam of light towards his dragon, negating them both. Hmmm..... this hedgehog seems to more powerful than he seems to be. Zin thought. Then, suddenly, Zin felt the feel of cool metal on this neck. He looked to see the hedgehog's blade near his neck. "You're pretty tricky." Zin said, "Using the flash of our attacks to get near me." The hedgehog smiled and said, "Comes from my demon upbringing." "Well, I concede in this battle. Now, tell me what is it you wish to ask me?"
"I am looking for my brother." the hedgehog said. "Your brother?" Zin asked. "Yes, long ago, when I was young, there was a huge storm that hit my house, my father and myself survived the storm, but my mother was taken from me, and my brother was missing. I have searched everywhere for him, used every method to find him, then I heard that you could find missing family members, so I tracked you down."
Zin chuckled and said, " You got the right information, but the person." "What do you mean the 'wrong person'?" the hedgehog demanded. "I handle inter-dimensional dangers, not family matters." Zin responded. "Then who handles any family problems?!" "His name is Anthony Bault."
"The Gamemaster everybody is talking about!" the hedgehog shouted. "Exactly." Zin responded. "Damn it, where can I find him?" the hedgehog asked. "In Arcadia Mobius, but in this late in the hour, I think he would probably appreciate sleep." "Argh.... I never find him." the hedgehog said sadly, burying his head in his hands. Zin looked at him and sighed, I hate being nice. "Look, I have connections with the Gamemaster, I'll take you to him."
The hedgehog looked up and said, " You'll will?" "Of course, but next time, don't try to ambush people to get help." Zindakku said. "Thanks." the hedgehog said, walking off. "Wait!" Zin shouted, " I didn't catch your name!" The hedgehog turned around and said "The name's Sota. Sota Darklight." "Till we meet again, Darklight."
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Now, Zin had just returned to his rook, but unfortunately, Dove was waiting at the front door. "DO YOU REALIZE WHAT TIME IT IS, ZINDAKKU HIROKAI!" she shouted. "Uh, I don't know, I never bought a watch." Zin said innocently. "THAT'S NO EXCUSE!" Dove was usually sweet and peaceful, yet when Zin would make her worry, her volatile temper kick in, and he was really afraid of that.
"Our guest was getting inpatient." Dove said, "What in the blue hell were you doing, Zin?" "Uh, kinda hard to explain....." Zin said. "Ugh, never mind, well, here's our guest, Zin, meet N3Mazter." Zin looked a t the man before him. He was dressed in typical spell-caster robes, and carried a staff as well. "Pleasure to meet you, Hirokai." "Ah yes, sent me message in the mail, saying you have the power to bring down the Dark Alliance." "Yes, I have the power to bring down the Alliance, Mr. Hirokai." "Could you give me a demonstration of your powers?" Zin asked. "Of course, but could you be the one attacking?" N3 asked. "Uhh, okay."
Zin, Dove, and N3 went outside of Zin's rook. Immediately, both Zin and N3 got into battle stances. "Ready, N3?" Zin asked. "Always." N3 replied. "Take this, Energy Dragon!" Zin shouted launching his dragon towards N3. "Fade!" N3 shouted, changing his molecular density and the attack went right though him. "Unexpected!" Zin said. "Improved Haste!" N3 shouted, and immediately he started to move like Sonic. "What!?" Zin shouted. N3 came up in front of Zin at lighting fast speed, and was about to side kick him, but the masked sage blocked. They both jumped in opposite direction and got into battle stances again. "Let's see if you can handle this!' Zin shouted, preparing for his ultimate attack. "BLACK STAR STRIKER!!!" The star attack immediately was launched towards N3, but he was prepared. "Nice attack, now watch this, Chromatic Orb!" Suddenly, a highly colored orb (://I looked up the definition for "chromatic" and came up with several definitions to chose from, so chose the one that made it more spell-like//:) appeared in front of N3, and he launched it right at the Black Star, which both exploded on impact. Zin was in awe. This guy is powerful like he said, but, the Alliance must know of this power also, and might have a way to counter his power. Zin was about to tell his thoughts when N3 spoke up. "No need to tell me that I'm not strong enough to beat the Alliance." "But, how?" Zin asked. "I'm also telepathic." N3 spoke, pointing to his head. "Well sorry to disappoint you, but , I have an idea," Zin said, "We're always looking for new allies in the fight against the Alliance, and you're very powerful, so how 'bout it, N3" Zin explianed extending his hand. "Hirokai, you got you're self a deal." N3 said taking Zin's hand in a handshake.
Little did Zin know, his encounters and alliances with Sota and N3, would the most important in his life.
Author's note: Man, I'm finally finished. Despite my little sister's long AOL chats, I'm finally finished with the epilogue.
Oh yeah, I'm looking for idea's for my upcoming "Soul Calibur II" fic, so I might make a return to Dimensional Rift(With the humble pardons of Mr. Anthony Bault, and by the unwritten code of the fan-fiction authors, I swear never to go berserk over an online bulletin board again and through out eternity).