Disclaimer: See chapter 14.

A/N: I have a job now so chap updates may take longer than normal, but I will continue with this story cuz I think it's good. Enjoy cuz I got nothing else to say for now.

Chapter 15: Decision

Jon laid near the chaos gate for only a couple of minutes before the blue armored Balmung came to the town. He got up and walked right up to him.

"Never expected you to be here," Jon said with arrogance in his voice.

"I'm here on official buisness. Enigma I ask to assist me in an operation concerning the virus in this world," Balmung acting calm and proper to the heavy blade.

"Fine, whatever Balmung of the Azure Sky wants," he wondered why Balmung was being so proper and wondered if Helba had contacted him about this or his was just under order from the administrators.

"Now to go get our third member," Balmung sent a flash mail to Jasmine telling him that they were ready to begin the operation. She replied and came to the chaos gate and was not surprised to see Jon with him.

They warped to Theta Sacred Ominous Hypha and Balmung told them, "Our job is to the dungeon for a vagrant AI and destroy it when we find him. This field is sealed off, so no one can enter and no one can leave, so he has to be here. Just remember that he looks like a normal player so strike first and ask quesions later," during the whole explination he was looking straight at Jasmine.

"Oh DarkAngel, here," Jon handed her the Fishskin blades and said he was meaning to give them to her, "So where do we begin, o mighty Balmung?"

"I'll search the field from above and DarkAngel from the ground, you head towards the dungeon and we'll meet you there."

"I'm off then," Jon took off looking as Balmung flapped his wings and took to the air, he laughed at him thinking that he was being unsuspiscious by making him go to the dungeon. He found the dungeon and proceeded inside.

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After they split up Jasmine ran around the field for about a minute before Balmung landed in front of her, "We meet up with him in the dungeon and deal with him there, understand Angel," Balmung holding her close.

"But why do we have to do this to him," she had doubt written all over her face, "He just can't be the AI Lios is talking about."

"He isn't the friend you knew. You told me yuorself that saw him put into a coma and none of the coma victims have come out of it yet. I admit, that he's still as arrogant as the last time we meet but according to Lios, he is part of the virus."

"Of course he is because he...," she stopped herself fearing that he found out about the bracelet she had, she would feel Balmung's wrath.

"I know you have doubts about this, and if you still can bring yourself to do this then, I'll deal with it, don't you worry. Now let's get going before he thinks something is wrong."

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As Jon progressed through the dungeon he thought about Balmung and stopped going through every room as to not tire himself out more than he needed to. He thought about why he was here and knew what Helba was thinking.

"I know your either here or listening in Helba," he shouted, "Balmung hasn't been the best follower lately and I know you hate me after what happened last night. So you set this up with the system admins. You're hoping that when Balmung attacks me, I'll use data drain on him and then I die of injuries from the battle. You really should have just told me you wanted me dead instead of using Balmung again. You just can't admit that you're only strength is in hacking and manipulation and not in your own power. You fucking coward."

"Have you lost it Enigma," Balmung came walking into the room where he was as he finished his little speech, not hereing the begining of it, "Why are you just yelling into the air like that?"

"Just something to get the nervousness out of me," playing the fool and he noticed Jasmine wasn't with him, "Where's DarkAngel?"

"We split up to search for you, to make sure you weren't dead," he started to drop his guard, "But I can easily remedy that," as he quickly unsheathed his sword and held it to Jon's neck, "Lios, now!!!!!!"

The area began to distort and it flashed white for a second then returned to normal, "What was that all about, huh angel boy?"

"It was so I can do this," he spun and slashed Jon right thigh. The cut made Jon drop to a knee and clench the wound. Balmung held his sword up to his head and about to deal the finishing blow when Jasmine came into the room which made him turn his attention away. Jon saw his moment and batted the sword away and unsheathed his own. They charged each other and they both clashed in the center of the room, in a deadlock.

"You've gotten a lot stronger, since we fought last Enigma," Balmung surprised at how much strength Jon had gained.

"Still the same old Balmung," Jon said as he overpowered Balmung and cut through his armor but making no wound. Balmung jumped back and inspected his armor amazed that it only took one slash to cut through it. Jon was tapping his sword on his shoulder and Balmung saw that is was a different sword but similar in appearance. He motioned Balmung to come at him and Balmung in a rage charged him.

RUE REVOLVER

Balmung spun around as his sword struck Jon's armor but not really causing any real damage. Balmung was shocked that his attack hadn't done the damage he expected, then he saw the armor that Jon was using and knew that his skills would do nothing to the heavy blade. Their swords clashed on, with neither really gaining an edge. Jon had the advantage in power due to his character class but Balmung had speed and flight on his side. Jasmine stared at the two warriors in awe at how neither had really recieved any damage, yet in fear knowing that both couldn't keep this up forever. Her fears came true as during one of their deadlocks, Jon started to lose strength and Balmung pushed him back to one of the walls and pinned him there. Holding him there, Balmung used his now free hand to pull out a dagger and jam it into Jon's side. As the small blade hit him, Jon winced in pain while trying to fight off Balmung futilly. Out of desperation, Jon pushed away Balmung and poured a healing potion over his wounds on his side and thigh. The wounds instantly healed and all the pain from them was gone. He was surprised at the effect the healing potion had and drank one of his healing drinks and felt rejuvenated and charged straight at Balmung with sword glowing a very bright blue shade.

RUE SMASH

Jon's blade dug into Balmung's shoulder and instantly froze his whole left arm from shoulder to hand. The added weight of the ice made Balmung adjust his stance and forced him to only use one hand to wield his sword. Jon used the oppertunity the let loose an all out fury of attacks on Balmung. Balmung held his own but was unable to launch any kind of counter attack against his foe. Unlike Jon, Balmung wouldn't suffer from fatigue and battle injuries as much as he would. He slashed a few more times, but time he intentionally struck the sword trying to knock it out of his hands and render the angel defenseless. After the first two attacks, Jon saw his chance and swung at Balmung's wrist and connected but Balmung refused to drop his sword. Balmung reacted by swinging his sword back and making a large wound across Jon's chest. Jon admired his determination, but continued his attack to keep Balmung off balance. Both backing away from each other they both healed completely then charged at each other with both blades glowing.

GIRUE CRACK

RUE SMASH

Both blades collided and a shockwave was sent throughout the entire room as ice now covered the floor and near the two warriors craged ice up to the waist, surrounding them. Both of them were frozen in place with swords still locked together, unable to make a move against each other. After a long moment of motionless, both of them collapsed to the floor, both exhausted from enduring the attack. Jasmine ran to them and checked both to make sure they were okay but neither showing great signs of life except that they both had a pulse. She checked both of their HP and found both were left enough HP to stand and take one final hit but nothing else. After another few minutes Jon groaned as he rose to his feet and held his his ribs. He stood over Balmung with sword in hand and prepared to deal the finishing stabbed but found himself able to.

"Jon, don't do this," Jasmine was behind him and holding his arms back and after the battle he went through Jon had no strength left in him to fight, "You'll only be stooping down to their level by doing this."

His arms gave out and his sword fell to the ground, "Balmung if you can understand me then listen, and listen good. There was a reason why you and I were pitted against each other today. You work for administration and I was told to come here by Helba. I beat her last night and this was her way of revenge I guess. I was told to help you and DarkAngel investigate this area for any signs of infection, but I see this was her way of eliminating me. Farewell for now Balmung of the Azure Sky, we should do this again sometime in a more favorable setting," Jon turned and grabbed his sword. He sheathed it on his back and asked Jasmine to help him out of the dungeon.

Balmung heard his words and started to get up after Jon started to walk away. He grabbed his sword and clenched it tightly in his hand before running towards Jon with sword ready to strike.

Jasmine turned back at Balmung as he first started to rise and figured he would let the issue drop and report a failed mission. As she and Jon neared the exit to the room she felt that Balmung was running toward them and at the last second stepped in front of Jon as Balmung's sword passed through her stomach. She looked at her love's eyes to see that was in complete shock and immediately withdrew his sword as quickly as he struck.

"If you heard Enigma's words, then you must have heard mine," she said as her dark wings flourished from her back, "I asked him to spare your life, now I ask you to spare his."

Jon turned and grabbed Jasmine as she was about to collapse and as he looked at Balmung, fire was in his eyes, "This isn't over Enigma. This sword will take your life and the world will be cleansed of your existance."

"Whatever you say Lord Balmung," the silver haired heavy balde said as he played a sprite ocarina to exit the dungeon.

Chapter 15 End

A/N: I like it but that's me, review with what you think and how I could make it better. Next chap might be poste till the end of this month but for sure by 8/25. LATES people.