(All right, before we start, I have something to say. An idea for a sequel is bubbling in my head, and I'm wondering if I should do it. Besides that, there's probably only going to be one more chapter to this story, maybe two. Thanks for your cooperation.)
The Demon Lord, Haruko: Chapter Thirty- Three
The entire building felt as if it were to fall apart at any moment. Gravity seemed to be pulling the complex down as its weight decreased.
Virginia and Gallows fumbled upwards through the many floating and hovering boulders and platforms.
Clive felt the increasing speeds of the wind searing his face. Everything seemed to be being ripped apart as the massive structure before them grew and manipulated.
Jet climbed atop a cliff to witness the structure. He grew extremely weary, but was able to see completely.
The stones seemed to merge together as the hundreds of crystals and gems hovered to and joined the mass.
It seemed to grow the shape of a dragon, and the gems seemed to fuse together to create massive wings.
A sudden, violent tremble occurred as the building seemed to almost float up to the beast, seemingly merging with it.
"What†in the world is that?" Todd asked nervously, his fear growing as the beast grew larger. Clive slowly shook his head. "I am not exactly sure, however, the atmosphere has grown extremely heavy. It is growing extremely difficult to breathe, even though it had already been."
Suddenly, however, the trembling stopped, leaving the floating beast amidst in the air, its wings gleaming.
The air suddenly stopped, as well as time.
In one massive flash of light the beast roared into life, causing Clive, Todd, and Jet to stumble as the small platform they stood upon shook.
Twin, blood red eyes formed over the stones of the dragon's giant face as the whole group stared in awe.
"Do you pathetic fools not understand yet? It is inevitable, Filgaia's fate lies with its destruction! Yes, it shall be destroyed by its own weapon, the Osiris Cannon!"
Haruko's voice reared through the air as Clive looked up in horror.
"The Osiris Cannon?! Was it not just a myth?"
Haruko roared as Jet glanced at Clive. "What are you blabbling about?! What cannon?!"
Clive nodded his head. "It was an extremely powerful weapon which was created near the end of the first era of the world, at least, that is what the legends speak of. Its power source was Filgaia itself, only that power could activate it. So, Haruko was after it all this time, this Saint's Tower is the Cannon itself!"
"Of course, however, I have merged my consciousness within the Cannon. Only the power of Filgaia can activate it, which is why I needed to break the seal over my ultimate power!"
Jet gritted his teeth. "I've had enough of this!" He aimed the blaster at Haruko's right wing and pulled the trigger, firing the beam of energy as it collided almost immediately with the gems.
The small explosion, which ensued, blocked the vision of the Drifters as Haruko's voice laughed in amusement, mocking Jet's attempt at an attack.
"Mr. Enduro, have you not realized yet? I am invincible! I no longer must suffer from the limits of my spiritual form! So now, prepare to die!"
Hundreds of small pores appeared from Haruko's body as he flashed brightly for a moment.
Multiple blasts of energy shot out from the pores at the Drifters, causing Jet, Clive, and Todd to sprint in opposite directions.
Each blast lacked the strength to cause damage, but accumulated they held enormous strength.
Jet hopped over a small obstacle, avoiding two blasts as Clive quickly spared one moment to cast Shield among himself.
However, he was not fast enough, and each of the blasts hit him directly.
"Clive!" Jet yelled in urgency as Haruko brought down his right claw, smashing Jet against a stone platform, causing him to slide off and grasp the edge.
Todd rounded a small corner, barely avoiding the last of the blasts.
However, a deep, pulsating pain within his chest exploded, causing him to shout in agony.
Haruko took full notice and roared. Two massive beams of light sprouted from his wings and encircled Todd, exploding on contact.
"I-Is that H-Haruko?" Gallows squealed in fright of the huge beast.
Virginia nodded. "Yeah, we have to hurry and help Jet and the others."
Virginia quickly climbed up the remaining stones and boulders.
Jet winced as he brought his hand down. He had attempted to shield Todd from the attack.
The smoke faded quickly, revealing Todd on his knees.
"You†I am becoming extremely irritated!" Haruko shouted as Jet began to climb the platforms surrounding his neck.
Clive coughed softly as the air grew thick. He quickly glanced at the situation, noticing Todd was shaking uncontrollably.
Todd screamed in pain once more as the black armor sprouted from his skin. "No, not now!" he thought in horror as he lost consciousness.
Ovius roared and knocked Clive to the ground as he sensed Haruko's energy, seemingly yearning it.
Clive sat up weakly, taking notice of Jet as he prepared to attack.
He waved his hand, causing a bright flash of light, which blinded everyone.
Jet rubbed his eyes as he fired the blaster, hitting Haruko in the forehead, causing a strange black light to seep out from it.
Jet stumbled from the platform, falling straight before Haruko's face; the demon noticing him immediately.
"Mr. Enduro!" Haruko fired a blast from his forehead, which seemed completely composed of the seeping energy.
Jet quickly guarded against the attack with the blaster, but the force of the attack shattered the weapon, causing him to fall to the ground faster.
Jet landed hard, his ARMs skidding away quickly.
Haruko prepared to finish him, but Ovius interfered, crashing his fist into the demon's claw, causing the arm to shatter, and fall upon Jet.
(I had initially intended to write more, but I'm tired. Sorry for the excruciatingly long wait.)