A/N: Thank you to everyone who reviewed: MysticalDreamer, Feye Morgan, Cindy, Sin Albatou, SabineballZ, Kat-Tastrophe, ice, Princess Neptune, Mad Meg Askevron, Frostmourne, Rai Dorian, FOX SPIRIT AKA Y.V, Snarfburgalar, Always Dreaming, and Little Angel.
MysticalDreamer-Yay! You don't hate Louise! I really didn't want her to be a bad guy/girl in the beginning.
Feye Morgan-I didn't like how Merle was so annoying in the series so I figured I'd change her a bit, make her nicer. It seems ppl like this change. Yay me!
Cindy-yes the d-slayers need their guymelefs. I explain the reason for it in this chap(obviously!)
Sin Albatou-1 trillion thumbs up? *blush* gee thanks, I feel so honoured! *blush*
Mad Meg Askevron-that's really weird that the song from the last chap what playing when you read it. Very weird…
Frostmourne-Yes! Make Allen pay in your fic! Make him look like a total ass! Hehe, if it's possible kill me. It's really fun to do, trust me!
Snarfburgalar-this is the chapter you've been waiting for! Hope you enjoy it! Don't worry, there's no wrists-shit, I shouldn't have said that. Gomen -_-;
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I
came I saw I kicked some ass
The pain I cause it makes me laugh
'Cause the way I do my thing is strange
I just inject myself into your veins, yeah
Can't run can't hide
There's no way out
The sun will rise and it's about
Time for the wreckoning
Time time for this girl to sing
Damn if I thought that you would change
And my life would stay the same
When you don't even care about me
You know, you don't give a damn
Well things will come and things will go
And one thing I know for sure is that
You don't give a shit about me
And so I'm walking out the door. (oh yeah)
Can't move can't breathe it's gettin dark
The beast has come to steal your heart
So you better practice your scream
Well you may not live your dreams
Things will come and things will go
And one thing I know for sure is that
You don't give a shit about me
And so I'm walking out the door.
The wreckoning
The wreckoning
The wreckoning
Oh, it's time
The wreckoning
The wreckoning
The wreckoning
Oh, it's time
Damn if I thought that you would change
And my life would stay the same
When you don't even care about me
You know, you don't give a damn
Things will come and things will go
And one thing I know for sure is that
You don't give a shit about me
And so I'm walking out the door.
The wreckoning
The wreckoning
The wreckoning
Oh, it's time
The wreckoning
The wreckoning
The wreckoning
Ya don't give a damn
And I'm running from my problems
I got my funny face painted on
And then I'll think of what you said to me
And then I'll think of what you did to me
I'll think of you and probably laugh
And then I'll think of you and probably laugh
And then I'll think of you and probably laugh
You're the one I'm running from
Damn if I thought that you would change
And my life would stay the same
When you don't even care about me
Ah no, you don't give a damn
Well things will come and things will go
And one thing I know for sure is that
You don't give a shit about me
And so I'm walking out the door.
The wreckoning
The wreckoning
The wreckoning
Oh, it's time
The wreckoning
The wreckoning
The wreckoning
Oh, it's time
The wreckoning
The wreckoning
The wreckoning
Ya don't give a damn
The wreckoning
The wreckoning
The wreckoning
I'm walking out the door
The Wreckoning by Boomkat
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Chapter 22: The Wreckoning
A large pillar of light filled the room, sweeping away the Dragonslayers, Dilandau and Folken to their old home, Gaea. Many of the Dragonslayers looked in awe at the place they had once called home. Ziabach hadn't changed very much since the last time they were there. The only real difference most of them noticed was the lack of soldiers patrolling the streets.
However, they had no time to catch up on old times with any relatives or old friends. They were there on a mission. Dilandau held his head high and lead his Dragonslayers to the guymelef storehouse. Folken separated from the group and headed for the Ziabach Fortress.
When he entered through the large metallic doors, memories of a blackened past flood his mind. Memories that he wished to forget. "Lord Folken," a husky voice spoke. Folken looked to his right to the Dragonslayer he had asked to accompany him. "What are your plans precisely? I need to know in order to make sure Dilandau doesn't get carried away." Folken chuckled to himself inwardly.
"Yes Jajuka." Folken paused when both he and the beast man came to his old study. He opened the door and entered, Jajuka followed closely behind. Folken took a seat at the neatly organized desk and gestured for Jajuka to sit as well. However the beast man would prefer to stand than sit. "The plan is quite simple actually. Dilandau and his troop with travel to Fanelia using their new Oreides guymelefs. They have recently been upgraded so that the stealth cloaks can be used in flight mode which will make entering the country easier."
When Folken finished explaining the plan to Jajuka, Dilandau arrived to hear the plan. Jajuka waited outside the study for Dilandau. Together the two of them went to the guymelef storehouse and explained the plan. Jajuka had to correct Dilandau a few times much to the albino's dislike.
"Alright. Let's do it." Dilandau said over his radio inside his guymelef. Grinned inwardly as he thought of his victory. That dragon won't know what hit him…
Hitomi sighed heavily as she gazed out the opened window. Her emerald eyes stayed locked on the blue orb in the sky. Dilandau…when will you come? I don't know how much more of this I can take. I would have escaped if that were possible. But it's a long fall from this window…
"Hitomi have you been listening to a single word I've been saying?" Allen asked as he the impression he was being ignored. When Hitomi didn't answer he rose from his seat and walked over to her. He placed a hand on her shoulder which caught her attention quickly.
"Get your hand off of me." She growled bitterly. Allen however left his hand where it laid. "Allen-!" He grabbed her other shoulder, forcing her to face him.
"Hitomi listen to me."
"No!" she snapped back at him. "Now let go of me!" she tried to wiggle free of his grasp.
"No, not until you see the truth. Not until you realize that you're being brainwashed by Dilandau!" Hitomi glared at him, tears welled up in her eyes.
"How can you say that!? Do you even know what someone who's been brainwashed looks or acts like?" Allen went to answer but stopped. "That's what I thought. Now, please, just let me go." He removed his hands from her shoulders and turned his back to her. Hitomi turned her back away from him and continued to gaze out the window. When she heard the door close she felt relived that he was gone.
As night fell over the small city of Fanelia civilians locked their doors and called it a night. Few people scurried to their homes for rest. Everything seemed peaceful. When the only light in the sky was only that from the two moons, Dilandau gave the order to his men to exit their guymelefs and get into position. "Remember, no one kills the Dragon or that pansy ass knight but me." Dilandau reminded his soldiers.
Like invisible shadows, all seventeen of the Ziabach soldiers were able to sneak their way over the city walls completely undetected. They then fawned out though the city, being sure to stay in the shadows as they made their way to the castle. Anyone who came in their way was dealt with immediately. Anyone who tried to stop them was killed quickly.
Van sat in his bed with his wife Louise who seemed to be acting distant towards him. His bare hand traced her arm up to her shoulder then cupped her cheek. She rested her head in his hand and smiled sweetly.
She lifted her lashes and looked deep into his eyes. Van then caressed her silky hair, running his fingers through it. He lowered his head and their lips met in a passionate kiss. As their kiss was beginning to deepen a loud knock came from the door. Van groaned as he pulled away.
"Come in!" he shouted. The door opened and in walked one of the Fanelian guards.
"Highness, My lady," He bowed his head before continuing. "Some of the other soldiers have spotted suspicious men wandering the city. Some report that they are heading to the castle." Van's eyes widened in shock and surprise.
"Stay here." He whispered to Louise then placed a kiss on her cheek. "I'll be back." He pushed away the covers and climbed out of bed. "Alert everyone in the castle and to be prepared." The soldier bowed and left.
Van grabbed a blue tunic and slipped it on quickly. He then grabbed his belt and headed out the door. He had a strange feeling he knew exactly who it was that was trying to break into his castle.
Allen dashed down the hallway and towards Hitomi's chamber. As he reached the base of the stairs to the floor that Hitomi stayed on, he came face to face with a familiar foe. "Dilandau…"he growled through clenched teeth.
Dilandau grinned from ear to ear as he approached the heavenly knight. "It's been awhile Schezar." He sneered and unsheathed his katana. Allen did the same and prepared to attack.
Dilandau dodged the knight's sword. Even though it had been years since he had been in an actually battle, he could still move with keen precision. Every attack made by the foolish knight was easily blocked. "Please tell me that you're not trying Schezar." Dilandau chuckled as blocked another sad excuse for an attack.
"I'm just warming up." Allen replied, trying to hide that he was almost gasping for air.
"Sure you are Schezar." Dilandau replied, rolling his eyes. "I think you're getting too old for this Schezar." With that said, Dilandau took the offensive. With every attack the pansy ass knight was forced to take a step back. How had he become so strong? Allen found himself wondering. He had fought Dilandau once before and it wasn't much of a challenge.
Desperately the knight blocked all the oncoming attacks; beads of sweat rolled down his face. "Wondering how I increased in strength?" Dilandau asked, not waiting for a reply. He knew it was what the knighted wanted to know. "It's simple really. When I shared a body with your sister, she liked holding me back. Thank Gaea that she's gone. She was really a pest to have around. Although…it was fun when we would return to a female state. She always let me touch her-" Allen let out a horrid battle cry and charged at Dilandau who was smirking.
"What's wrong Allen? You seem upset."
"You monster!" he yelled and attacked carelessly. That would be his downfall. Dilandau saw an opening and took it. His sword plunged itself into the knight's chest. Blood gushed out of the wound as Dilandau withdrew. The knight stumbled backwards; his sword fell from his hand and clattered on the ground. His breathing became hard and laboured as blood began to fill his lungs.
"Well, well, well. It seems like the invincible knight is about to die." Dilandau sneered. He bent down and picked up the Allen's sword. He forced Allen to back up into a wall, blood spilling onto the floor with each step. "Time to say good bye pansy ass." With that said Dilandau stabbed Allen in the chest again but this time into his heart. Allen gasped and his head dropped; he was dead.
Dilandau sheathed his sword and grinned triumphantly. He had rid the world of a pansy knight. Now all that was left was to kill the dragon which posed no real threat. Allen fell so easily, the dragon would fall even easier.
Dilandau ran up the stairs, taking two at a time. When he reached the top he ran down the hallway only to come across a familiar looking woman. She wore a long white night gown. "It's about time you showed up." She said bluntly to him. This baffled Dilandau. "This is Hitomi's room." There was an awkward silence in the air. She's the dragon's cat, why is she helping me? Dilandau wondered. Then as if to answer his question Merle continued to speak, "I'm only helping you because I know how much Hitomi loves you and I don't think anyone should stand in the way of love." Dilandau's eye's widened. He wouldn't kill her. "Well! Get going!"
Dilandau opened the door and was ambushed by Hitomi. "What took you so long!?" she yelled. Dilandau pulled her into a protective embrace.
"I'm sorry." He whispered. "Follow me," he instructed and broke the hug. Hitomi followed him out of the room and into the hallway. Merle stood there and smiled sweetly at Hitomi. Good luck Hitomi, Merle said inwardly.
"Good bye Merle…"Hitomi whispered.
As the two reached the stairs an old friend greeted them. Hitomi rolled her eyes and sighed. She knew exactly where this was going to go. She backed away; she knew she would only get in the way of the battle that would end all battles. No words were exchanged between the two. Both stood a few paces apart and both had their katanas in hand.
Van, being the foolish fighter he was attacked. Dilandau blocked it and yawned. "Is that the best you can do?" he asked and yawned again. Of course this only fuelled Van's quick temper. He attacked again but more aggressively. However it wasn't aggressive enough. Dilandau blocked the attack and turned the tables.
Dilandau attacked forcefully not once or twice but continuously. He attacked until the dragon king lost his balance and fell onto the carpeted floor. Dilandau stepped on the blade of the sword, making it impossible for the dragon to deflect any attack. Thinking quickly, the dragon tried to roll away but was stopped as a foot slammed down onto his chest.
"Tell me Van, what's it like to know you're gong to die?" Dilandau raised his sword high above his head and drove it into Van's chest. Hitomi and Merle looked in horror. Neither of them had thought Dilandau would go so far as to kill Van. Mortally wound him yes but kill him, no. Merle's face paled; her childhood friend was dead. However, in a way she felt relieved. That feeling was short lived. Who would take the throne? Van was the last son of the former king.
Dilandau turned to Merle and pulled out a letter he forgot to give to her when he first came across her. She opened it nervously and read it over quickly. IT was from Folken. He's still alive! She had forgotten about him. He wound become king. But as she read through the letter it said that he didn't want to be king so in the event of Van's death he wanted her to take his spot.
"What's it say Merle?" Hitomi asked curiously.
"Folken…he…he…he wants me to be queen…"
A/N: Yes! I finally updated! Sorry about the lateness of it. Really I'm sorry! It was hard writing the fight scenes. I wasn't feeling evil. Well, hoped you enjoyed! One more chapter and the fic is finished! Can you believe it!? I can't! I don't want it too end.