Chapter 7
Written By Illuminet
Disclaimer: Refer to the first chapter to view it.
"..."-Indicate Speech
'...'-Indicate Thought
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Netherworld, Infinite Darkness, Edge of wastelands
'Just one step, and I'll be basking in the light of the Red Moon. It has been a long time since I was right on the other side of this shadow of clouds pondering if it was the right decision to come here. So long ago...am I really going to go back to the castle?'
Laharl pondered all this, feeling quite nostalgic about this moment because it was almost identical to the moment he first decided to go through the wastelands of Infinite Darkness.
'If it was up to you, Flonne...you wouldn't hesitate. Of course you would help those in need of it. But your an Angel. Demons like me don't follow that way of thinking.'
A jolt shot up Laharl's arm. The pendant was causing him pain again, more so than usual where he could block it out. It also made Laharl realize something.
'Am I reverting more and more back to the Demon I once was? This is not how the Overlord should act. He must protect his people...what am I saying though? I'm not the Overlord anymore. It doesn't matter if I go back to my old methods of thinking...but that's the person within me I hate most...heh, there's only one thing I can do then...'
Laharl breathed in and out slowly, and then took his first step into the light of the Red Moon.
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Earth, White House, Capital
Baal was both annoyed and impressed with the Humans. What they lacked in true power like the Angels and Demons, they more than made up for with their technological advances. Laser beams, cannons, rocket launchers, tanks, light sabers, and Space Battle Cruisers halted his path along the way to the White House where the President of the world was situated. Humans were also the most numerous of the races and so it was a bit tough on the Lord of Terror to move about freely, but regardless, Baal pressed onward and destroyed everything in his path that blocked him on his way.
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Netherworld, Overlord's Castle, Throne Room
"Damn it. So the Earth was taken over..."
Etna cursed after hearing Aramis report about a message received on Earth.
"However, your highness, they said that they could spare a fleet of 100,000 Space Battle Cruisers. Four out of that number are their most advanced ones. Out of the total six, two of these models were reported to hold the Lord of Terror off pretty well."
Aramis said. Etna nodded.
"I see. It's still not the best answer I'd like but I can't be picky. So when can they be here?"
Etna asked. An earthquake erupted briefly after she spoke those words and a Prinny vassal came scrambling in.
"Dood, your highness! We got a ton of Battle Space Cruisers coming out of warp from the Stellar Graveyard, dood."
The Prinny said with a salute. Etna nodded and dismissed the Prinny.
"That was quick. Alright Aramis, I want you to take the Prinny Squad and inform the commanders on those ships to be ready for war at any time. It won't be long before Baal will make his appearance in the Netherworld. Of that I'm sure."
Etna explained to her vassal. Aramis nodded hesitantly.
"Are you sure, your highness? I think it's best if I stayed here..."
Aramis began but was cut off by Etna.
"Prinnies are pretty good soldiers and workers, but they fool around to much. I need someone serious enough with them to keep them from getting side tracked. Remember Aramis, this isn't a video game where you can lose against the boss and reset the system and start over. We can't afford any mishaps. When you return, be sure to inform me of anything the commanders tell you, understand?"
Etna asked after finishing her explanation. Aramis sighed but then nodded respectfully.
"Understood your highness. We'll get right on it."
After that, Aramis walked briskly out of the throne room to follow out his instructions.
"You really think the Humans technology will make a difference?"
Priere said from behind Etna's throne. Etna sighed.
"I think it will make somewhat of a difference, but I'm sure the information given to Aramis is based on what they witnessed with their eyes only. If they could truly sense out Baal's power, they'd know he's probably holding back. All we can really do is hope we win with ours and the Angels strength, and the Humans technology."
Etna stated.
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Netherworld, Blair Forrest, Heart of Evil
"And so the invasion from within will start here. Just as it did when the first Lord of Terror came from the center of this Forrest to challenge the Overlord. Hence the name Heart of Evil."
Baal said. He would follow in the footsteps of the first Lord of Terror to grace the Netherworld. The Castle Town would be dealt with first, and then Baal would make his way to the volcano's summit where the castle resided. From there was when Baal anticipated the fun to truly begin.
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Netherworld, Overlord's Castle, Throne Room
"Baal..."
Priere said in a low tone. The small tremor was the same as it had been at her castle. No long after she said that, a Prinny rushed through the door at an incredible rate.
"Your highness, Baal is here, dood! He's finally here, dood!"
The Prinny said in excitement as he slid across the floor to stop right in front of Etna. Etna gripped Longinus firmly.
"So it begins. You, contact Aramis and have him bring those battle ships."
Etna ordered the Prinny. She then turned to Priere and Michaelangelo.
"Let's try and get Baal out of the castle and off the volcano. If any missiles or bombs hit any of them, the volcano may erupt, and we don't want that."
Getting nods from them, Etna made her way quickly sown to the front gate of the castle.
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Netherworld, Overlord's castle, Front Gate
An Angel came at Baal with her spear aimed at him. With a swat of his hand, Baal crushed her against the narrow bridge that lead to the castle gates. He heard a Demon come from behind, raising his sword to strike Baal. Baal simply guarded with his fore arm and shoved the Demon into the lava where he died a horrible death. Baal was toying around with most of the resistance that greeted him on the narrow bridge. If the Angels and Demons he fought didn't get killed by getting dunked into lava, they would either be decapitated or crushed.
"Why don't you pick on someone your own size?"
A familiar voice called out to the Lord of Terror. Baal turned towards the front gate only to be sent skyward as a massive electric ball connected with his chest, courtesy of Michaelangelo. Baal was sent near the edge of the summit and got up slowly.
"Ah, the Seraph Michaelangelo. How nice to see you again. How's your wing coming along?"
Baal asked with an arrogant smirk. Michaelangelo fumed.
"Enough."
Michaelangelo said firmly as he gathered to small spheres of electricity in either hand. He brought his hands together to release a large projectile. The same one that sent Baal back in the first place. Baal stood up and waited for the projectile. When it came in range, Baal swatted it upward where a Dragon had been planning to use a Dragonic Furor technique on Baal's back. The Dragon was hit by the electric projectile and sent into the lava.
"Thank you Seraph. That Dragon was starting to annoy me."
Baal said, keeping his arrogant smirk plastered on his face.
"Baal!"
Priere appeared right in front of the Lord of Terror to slam her baton right in Baal's stomach, driving him back a little. She then struck him under the chin, making his head reel back, then she went airborne, twisting through the air. She gave Baal a mighty back strike with her baton that made his head shift to the left. Baal didn't let her recover from the last attack. At the end of her twirl, Baal grabbed her body in one giant hand, bringing back his head. He then sent his and her head colliding in a massive head butt that sent Priere flying at Michaelangelo. He was charging up another attack but had to cancel it to catch Priere. Etna made her appearance now, driving the Longinus at Baal with enough power to make him sky rocket high into the air. Etna then enlarged the wings on her back and flew at Baal rapidly until she was on top of him, then drove the spear into him again to send him diving back to the land, where upon impact, he left a good sized crater in the ground. Etna flew down to the bridge to check on Priere and Michaelangelo.
"Hey, you two alright?"
She asked. Priere nodded.
"I'm fine. Now that he's off the volcano, we should make sure it stays that way."
Priere said. The three nodded at each other. Both Priere and Etna grasped a free arm of Michaelangelo to fly him down to the base of the volcano since the Seraph could not fly himself down. While they were doing this, Baal had finally arisen from his crater.
'They share better teamwork then back on Celestia. It should make things more interesting.'
Baal thought to himself as he saw the three land a few feet away from where he was located. When the three touched ground, Baal clapped.
"Impressive effort and resolve. Looks like your all taking me a lot more seriously here as compared to Celestia, and that was pretty serious back then. I like how things have turned out here and now. It will make crushing you three all the more pleasurable."
Baal said, his same arrogant smirk still gracing his lips. Etna scowled.
"Don't you ever shut up?"
She asked in a sarcastic manner as she came forward, aiming the shaft of the spear towards Baal as she pushed it into Baal's neck. Baal had already stepped things up a notch, however. Etna's attack didn't even make him budge. Soon the Overlord felt him grasp her body in his massive hands. Baal gracefully backflipped, kicking Etna off him to send her skidding along the ground with a grunt of pain. Both Priere and Michealangelo were kind of surprised to see Baal pull off such a graceful maneuver, but they made it short lived. Priere attacked second, jumping up and giving a powerful downward swing to Baal's left shoulder, but the Lord of Terror didn't even flinch. Baal simply performed an uppercut with his left fist that connected with Priere's stomach, sending her higher up. Baal then caught her in his right hand. He twisted his body, tucking Priere close to him before he lifted his knee ups slightly and threw her baseball style, but rather than release her to send her far away, he slammed her into the ground with great force. With a powerful kick to the ribs, Baal sent Priere rolling along the ground where she stopped a little further away from the downed Etna. Baal turned to the Seraph, but only got an electric ball in the face. Baal, however, did not go airborne like the first time. Michaelangelo sent a serge of electricity flowing through his arms as he charged at the unmoving Baal, grasping the Lord of Terror's sides as he sent electric volts coursing through Baal's body. Baal shrugged the attack off and swatted Michaelangelo's arms away from him. Baal then struck the Seraph hard in the chin with a right palm strike that sent Michaelangelo toppling to the ground.
"The only way you could ever make me shut up is by forcing me to, but seems you three failed at that."
Baal said. Etna lifted her head slightly.
'Damn...'
Etna got up slowly, leaning against Longinus heavily. She was the quickest to recover considering his attack was not nearly as powerful against her as it had been for Priere and Michaelangelo. Never the less, the situation still seemed dire indeed.
"Hey, Baal."
A voice called out to the Lord of Terror. Baal soon found himself rammed in the back. Baal soon found himself pinned by Goleck the Golem, one of the powerful Vassals that served Krichevskoy. Not even Goleck could keep Baal down, however, and soon Baal got up, bring his arms where Goleck's arms were and tore free from the Golem's grasp. Goleck was sent a few feet away by Baal's elbow.
"Your alone here, Lord of Terror."
Baal turned to get clawed by Manty the Manticore. Before the Manticore could jump away from Baal's grasp, Baal got in a good right hook that sent the beast to the ground with a thud. Baal was then combo attacked by the rest of Etna's closest Vassals plus the Seraph's Arch Angel. First came Ghoss the Ghost with Ice Magic, followed by Gargo the Gargoyle who shot out his cannonball ray, then Zommie the Zombie used his Zombie Swarm to pound the Lord of Terror into the ground, then Dratti the Nidhogg flew overhead to send a powerful Dragonic Flare and Arch Angel Lianas sent a hail of arrows down on Baal to finish off the onslaught, causing a large cloud of dust to arise in the wake of the combo.
"You are right that I am alone. You must all ask yourselves weather your powerful enough to defeat me, though."
Baal arose once more, a bit dirtied, but otherwise unscathed.
"Well, you wouldn't be the Lord of Terror if you got defeated so easily."
Ghoss said, sighing. Baal's attention was caught by an odd sound however.
'Sounds like a...missile...?'
Baal thought. The Demons, plus two Angels, were sent flying back by an explosion of fire and smoke.
"All of you get out of there!"
Aramis could be heard via an intercom on one of the Space Battle Cruisers. No one had to be told twice as they scattered to escape a flurry of explosions and laser beams that were all concentrated at Baal's location. A massive cloud of dust and debris filled the air as the Battle Cruisers continued to fire for all they were worth. By the end of it, a large crater filled the ground as missile after missile came down as well as beam after beam. From within the crater, Baal jumped free from the very bottom. His stony skin was even dirtier, but it remained virtually unscathed even after all the explosions. Baal looked at the ships.
"I've seen enough of these ships on Earth...now away with you..."
Baal said lowly. With a snap of his fingers a rain of massive blades came crashing into the Cruisers, every single one of them, pinning them to the ground with severe damage. Baal laughed heartily at the destruction he was causing.
'Aramis...'
Etna kept her head low and her mouth tightly formed into a slight frown. It was possible that he may have survived the attack, but Etna could not be sure until Baal was stopped. She swept her anger filled gaze over at Baal. If Aramis was killed, Baal would have taken the life of her best friend, who was like a brother to her. Etna opened her mouth, prepared to say one word, but someone else said it. Someone who sounded oddly familiar to her ears.
"Enough."
The voice had spoken. A silhouette of a figure approached. As the person walked, his form was aimed perfectly in front of the Red Moon , which hid most of his features. It was not until he came closer that Etna and her Vassals stared in shock. Laharl's cape and long tendrils of hair blew steadily in the wind. His mouth was hidden within the upturned collar of his cape while the long bangs of blue hair fell in front of his eyes, keeping them hidden from view.
'Master Laharl...'
Etna thought, her body frozen in place by surprise as she saw him for the first time in a thousand years. Laharl had returned.
=TBC=
Note: Once again, sorry for the long delay of updating. Now that I've completed my longest story, however, I hope that this story will get updated a little bit more frequently. Still, readers shouldn't get their hopes too high. I know it was a bit evil of me to end it right when Laharl returns, but things like that happen. Anyway, thanks to the readers who haven given positive feedback on this story. I'm glad to know some people are enjoying it. Anyway, until next time.
Written By Illuminet
Disclaimer: Refer to the first chapter to view it.
"..."-Indicate Speech
'...'-Indicate Thought
------
Netherworld, Infinite Darkness, Edge of wastelands
'Just one step, and I'll be basking in the light of the Red Moon. It has been a long time since I was right on the other side of this shadow of clouds pondering if it was the right decision to come here. So long ago...am I really going to go back to the castle?'
Laharl pondered all this, feeling quite nostalgic about this moment because it was almost identical to the moment he first decided to go through the wastelands of Infinite Darkness.
'If it was up to you, Flonne...you wouldn't hesitate. Of course you would help those in need of it. But your an Angel. Demons like me don't follow that way of thinking.'
A jolt shot up Laharl's arm. The pendant was causing him pain again, more so than usual where he could block it out. It also made Laharl realize something.
'Am I reverting more and more back to the Demon I once was? This is not how the Overlord should act. He must protect his people...what am I saying though? I'm not the Overlord anymore. It doesn't matter if I go back to my old methods of thinking...but that's the person within me I hate most...heh, there's only one thing I can do then...'
Laharl breathed in and out slowly, and then took his first step into the light of the Red Moon.
------
Earth, White House, Capital
Baal was both annoyed and impressed with the Humans. What they lacked in true power like the Angels and Demons, they more than made up for with their technological advances. Laser beams, cannons, rocket launchers, tanks, light sabers, and Space Battle Cruisers halted his path along the way to the White House where the President of the world was situated. Humans were also the most numerous of the races and so it was a bit tough on the Lord of Terror to move about freely, but regardless, Baal pressed onward and destroyed everything in his path that blocked him on his way.
------
Netherworld, Overlord's Castle, Throne Room
"Damn it. So the Earth was taken over..."
Etna cursed after hearing Aramis report about a message received on Earth.
"However, your highness, they said that they could spare a fleet of 100,000 Space Battle Cruisers. Four out of that number are their most advanced ones. Out of the total six, two of these models were reported to hold the Lord of Terror off pretty well."
Aramis said. Etna nodded.
"I see. It's still not the best answer I'd like but I can't be picky. So when can they be here?"
Etna asked. An earthquake erupted briefly after she spoke those words and a Prinny vassal came scrambling in.
"Dood, your highness! We got a ton of Battle Space Cruisers coming out of warp from the Stellar Graveyard, dood."
The Prinny said with a salute. Etna nodded and dismissed the Prinny.
"That was quick. Alright Aramis, I want you to take the Prinny Squad and inform the commanders on those ships to be ready for war at any time. It won't be long before Baal will make his appearance in the Netherworld. Of that I'm sure."
Etna explained to her vassal. Aramis nodded hesitantly.
"Are you sure, your highness? I think it's best if I stayed here..."
Aramis began but was cut off by Etna.
"Prinnies are pretty good soldiers and workers, but they fool around to much. I need someone serious enough with them to keep them from getting side tracked. Remember Aramis, this isn't a video game where you can lose against the boss and reset the system and start over. We can't afford any mishaps. When you return, be sure to inform me of anything the commanders tell you, understand?"
Etna asked after finishing her explanation. Aramis sighed but then nodded respectfully.
"Understood your highness. We'll get right on it."
After that, Aramis walked briskly out of the throne room to follow out his instructions.
"You really think the Humans technology will make a difference?"
Priere said from behind Etna's throne. Etna sighed.
"I think it will make somewhat of a difference, but I'm sure the information given to Aramis is based on what they witnessed with their eyes only. If they could truly sense out Baal's power, they'd know he's probably holding back. All we can really do is hope we win with ours and the Angels strength, and the Humans technology."
Etna stated.
------
Netherworld, Blair Forrest, Heart of Evil
"And so the invasion from within will start here. Just as it did when the first Lord of Terror came from the center of this Forrest to challenge the Overlord. Hence the name Heart of Evil."
Baal said. He would follow in the footsteps of the first Lord of Terror to grace the Netherworld. The Castle Town would be dealt with first, and then Baal would make his way to the volcano's summit where the castle resided. From there was when Baal anticipated the fun to truly begin.
------
Netherworld, Overlord's Castle, Throne Room
"Baal..."
Priere said in a low tone. The small tremor was the same as it had been at her castle. No long after she said that, a Prinny rushed through the door at an incredible rate.
"Your highness, Baal is here, dood! He's finally here, dood!"
The Prinny said in excitement as he slid across the floor to stop right in front of Etna. Etna gripped Longinus firmly.
"So it begins. You, contact Aramis and have him bring those battle ships."
Etna ordered the Prinny. She then turned to Priere and Michaelangelo.
"Let's try and get Baal out of the castle and off the volcano. If any missiles or bombs hit any of them, the volcano may erupt, and we don't want that."
Getting nods from them, Etna made her way quickly sown to the front gate of the castle.
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Netherworld, Overlord's castle, Front Gate
An Angel came at Baal with her spear aimed at him. With a swat of his hand, Baal crushed her against the narrow bridge that lead to the castle gates. He heard a Demon come from behind, raising his sword to strike Baal. Baal simply guarded with his fore arm and shoved the Demon into the lava where he died a horrible death. Baal was toying around with most of the resistance that greeted him on the narrow bridge. If the Angels and Demons he fought didn't get killed by getting dunked into lava, they would either be decapitated or crushed.
"Why don't you pick on someone your own size?"
A familiar voice called out to the Lord of Terror. Baal turned towards the front gate only to be sent skyward as a massive electric ball connected with his chest, courtesy of Michaelangelo. Baal was sent near the edge of the summit and got up slowly.
"Ah, the Seraph Michaelangelo. How nice to see you again. How's your wing coming along?"
Baal asked with an arrogant smirk. Michaelangelo fumed.
"Enough."
Michaelangelo said firmly as he gathered to small spheres of electricity in either hand. He brought his hands together to release a large projectile. The same one that sent Baal back in the first place. Baal stood up and waited for the projectile. When it came in range, Baal swatted it upward where a Dragon had been planning to use a Dragonic Furor technique on Baal's back. The Dragon was hit by the electric projectile and sent into the lava.
"Thank you Seraph. That Dragon was starting to annoy me."
Baal said, keeping his arrogant smirk plastered on his face.
"Baal!"
Priere appeared right in front of the Lord of Terror to slam her baton right in Baal's stomach, driving him back a little. She then struck him under the chin, making his head reel back, then she went airborne, twisting through the air. She gave Baal a mighty back strike with her baton that made his head shift to the left. Baal didn't let her recover from the last attack. At the end of her twirl, Baal grabbed her body in one giant hand, bringing back his head. He then sent his and her head colliding in a massive head butt that sent Priere flying at Michaelangelo. He was charging up another attack but had to cancel it to catch Priere. Etna made her appearance now, driving the Longinus at Baal with enough power to make him sky rocket high into the air. Etna then enlarged the wings on her back and flew at Baal rapidly until she was on top of him, then drove the spear into him again to send him diving back to the land, where upon impact, he left a good sized crater in the ground. Etna flew down to the bridge to check on Priere and Michaelangelo.
"Hey, you two alright?"
She asked. Priere nodded.
"I'm fine. Now that he's off the volcano, we should make sure it stays that way."
Priere said. The three nodded at each other. Both Priere and Etna grasped a free arm of Michaelangelo to fly him down to the base of the volcano since the Seraph could not fly himself down. While they were doing this, Baal had finally arisen from his crater.
'They share better teamwork then back on Celestia. It should make things more interesting.'
Baal thought to himself as he saw the three land a few feet away from where he was located. When the three touched ground, Baal clapped.
"Impressive effort and resolve. Looks like your all taking me a lot more seriously here as compared to Celestia, and that was pretty serious back then. I like how things have turned out here and now. It will make crushing you three all the more pleasurable."
Baal said, his same arrogant smirk still gracing his lips. Etna scowled.
"Don't you ever shut up?"
She asked in a sarcastic manner as she came forward, aiming the shaft of the spear towards Baal as she pushed it into Baal's neck. Baal had already stepped things up a notch, however. Etna's attack didn't even make him budge. Soon the Overlord felt him grasp her body in his massive hands. Baal gracefully backflipped, kicking Etna off him to send her skidding along the ground with a grunt of pain. Both Priere and Michealangelo were kind of surprised to see Baal pull off such a graceful maneuver, but they made it short lived. Priere attacked second, jumping up and giving a powerful downward swing to Baal's left shoulder, but the Lord of Terror didn't even flinch. Baal simply performed an uppercut with his left fist that connected with Priere's stomach, sending her higher up. Baal then caught her in his right hand. He twisted his body, tucking Priere close to him before he lifted his knee ups slightly and threw her baseball style, but rather than release her to send her far away, he slammed her into the ground with great force. With a powerful kick to the ribs, Baal sent Priere rolling along the ground where she stopped a little further away from the downed Etna. Baal turned to the Seraph, but only got an electric ball in the face. Baal, however, did not go airborne like the first time. Michaelangelo sent a serge of electricity flowing through his arms as he charged at the unmoving Baal, grasping the Lord of Terror's sides as he sent electric volts coursing through Baal's body. Baal shrugged the attack off and swatted Michaelangelo's arms away from him. Baal then struck the Seraph hard in the chin with a right palm strike that sent Michaelangelo toppling to the ground.
"The only way you could ever make me shut up is by forcing me to, but seems you three failed at that."
Baal said. Etna lifted her head slightly.
'Damn...'
Etna got up slowly, leaning against Longinus heavily. She was the quickest to recover considering his attack was not nearly as powerful against her as it had been for Priere and Michaelangelo. Never the less, the situation still seemed dire indeed.
"Hey, Baal."
A voice called out to the Lord of Terror. Baal soon found himself rammed in the back. Baal soon found himself pinned by Goleck the Golem, one of the powerful Vassals that served Krichevskoy. Not even Goleck could keep Baal down, however, and soon Baal got up, bring his arms where Goleck's arms were and tore free from the Golem's grasp. Goleck was sent a few feet away by Baal's elbow.
"Your alone here, Lord of Terror."
Baal turned to get clawed by Manty the Manticore. Before the Manticore could jump away from Baal's grasp, Baal got in a good right hook that sent the beast to the ground with a thud. Baal was then combo attacked by the rest of Etna's closest Vassals plus the Seraph's Arch Angel. First came Ghoss the Ghost with Ice Magic, followed by Gargo the Gargoyle who shot out his cannonball ray, then Zommie the Zombie used his Zombie Swarm to pound the Lord of Terror into the ground, then Dratti the Nidhogg flew overhead to send a powerful Dragonic Flare and Arch Angel Lianas sent a hail of arrows down on Baal to finish off the onslaught, causing a large cloud of dust to arise in the wake of the combo.
"You are right that I am alone. You must all ask yourselves weather your powerful enough to defeat me, though."
Baal arose once more, a bit dirtied, but otherwise unscathed.
"Well, you wouldn't be the Lord of Terror if you got defeated so easily."
Ghoss said, sighing. Baal's attention was caught by an odd sound however.
'Sounds like a...missile...?'
Baal thought. The Demons, plus two Angels, were sent flying back by an explosion of fire and smoke.
"All of you get out of there!"
Aramis could be heard via an intercom on one of the Space Battle Cruisers. No one had to be told twice as they scattered to escape a flurry of explosions and laser beams that were all concentrated at Baal's location. A massive cloud of dust and debris filled the air as the Battle Cruisers continued to fire for all they were worth. By the end of it, a large crater filled the ground as missile after missile came down as well as beam after beam. From within the crater, Baal jumped free from the very bottom. His stony skin was even dirtier, but it remained virtually unscathed even after all the explosions. Baal looked at the ships.
"I've seen enough of these ships on Earth...now away with you..."
Baal said lowly. With a snap of his fingers a rain of massive blades came crashing into the Cruisers, every single one of them, pinning them to the ground with severe damage. Baal laughed heartily at the destruction he was causing.
'Aramis...'
Etna kept her head low and her mouth tightly formed into a slight frown. It was possible that he may have survived the attack, but Etna could not be sure until Baal was stopped. She swept her anger filled gaze over at Baal. If Aramis was killed, Baal would have taken the life of her best friend, who was like a brother to her. Etna opened her mouth, prepared to say one word, but someone else said it. Someone who sounded oddly familiar to her ears.
"Enough."
The voice had spoken. A silhouette of a figure approached. As the person walked, his form was aimed perfectly in front of the Red Moon , which hid most of his features. It was not until he came closer that Etna and her Vassals stared in shock. Laharl's cape and long tendrils of hair blew steadily in the wind. His mouth was hidden within the upturned collar of his cape while the long bangs of blue hair fell in front of his eyes, keeping them hidden from view.
'Master Laharl...'
Etna thought, her body frozen in place by surprise as she saw him for the first time in a thousand years. Laharl had returned.
=TBC=
Note: Once again, sorry for the long delay of updating. Now that I've completed my longest story, however, I hope that this story will get updated a little bit more frequently. Still, readers shouldn't get their hopes too high. I know it was a bit evil of me to end it right when Laharl returns, but things like that happen. Anyway, thanks to the readers who haven given positive feedback on this story. I'm glad to know some people are enjoying it. Anyway, until next time.
