The Grand Ball
Chapter 19: Full Synchro
Steel Building 9:30
Calista had made her decision and decrossfused. Armella was losing a lot of energy and with the Time chip in place, it would take a miracle for her to survive.
"Cally..." Armella whispered. "We have to hurry."
"I know. Hold on a little longer." Calista said and she ran into the steel building. Lan and Chaud followed her rapidly trying to keep up and decrossfused too. Calista panicked very hyperactively. She needed to find her family before something bad happens.
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The Steel Building had many gizmos and gadgets inside. There were lots of machines and it had dim lights that the teens barely see. There was a large door that was open and that must be where her family was being held.
/Wait a minute...this is too easy./ Calista sighed and turned to the boys behind her.
"You guys. I need you to guard the doors. I will take care of this myself."
"But this is serious Calista. You can't be in crossfusion. Why the he..." Lan started but Calista stopped him.
"Look. Just do it. When I need backup I will say it. But you have to trust me." Calista said. The two boys didn't know what to do. They had faced rough times before and this was getting too dangerous. Calista made a frown and turned her back.
"I'll be fine." Calista whispered and she ran ahead to where the door was. Lan and Chaud just followed and they guarded heavily.
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"Okay!" Calista burst the door open and gazed around the room.
It was dark with dimmed lights again. She couldn't stand this much darkness in her path to victory but then she started to see a labyrinth in front of her. It was making her very dizzy and she didn't know what to do but Armel panted heavily while she used her eyesight from the chip. Calista sighed and Armella nodded. Armella had guided her the whole way and the invisible dimensional area was still in affect. Every path she took she was blocked with ease. Metatools and millions of viruses had appeared and Calista was shot from one of them. She closed her eyes to revive the pain but she slowly walked out of the labyrinth. Armella smiled.
"We are here Cally!" She exclaimed. Calista sighed and was happy to hear the words.
"Okay. Arigatou Armel." Calista panted and saw the way out.
Calista walked very fast and she was lead to another room. It had a large red curtain in the front and the floor had mystical designs. Roses were planted here and candles were lighted to make the room gleam. Another thing was that there were millions of machines in the right side while the other side had protocols. On the floor a green carpet was rolled very neatly like a castle would be. Calista gazed around the room seeing no one in it.
"Be cautious Cally..." Armella whispered.
"Right." Calista stepped forward to the curtain when someone blocked her way. Master Shukun appeared right before her. His eyes pure black and he had large hands like a gorilla.(XD) He had the same suit on but he had a very evil grin.
"So I see this is too easy eh?" Master Shukun made a smirk.
"Are you Shukun? The one who was friends with my father?" Calista asked. Master Shukun had a pale face and had his head down.
"Yes my child. Your father was a great creator...except he was the traitor!" Master Shukun held his head high. He saw the girl's expression when she heard this. He had no choice but to give in the truth.
"HOW? Well I was the one who created the most chips. Then I turned completely sick. It was the day that your father and I would send in the chips. I suggested your father to send it to the company. I never knew that he will command to that and he was the one who became rich! He started hisown chip company and I was startled as he had the fame and glory. I was the one who created everything!"
There was silence as Master Shukun took a deep breath and glared at Calista. Calista just clenched her P.E.T tight.
"Then I met you...the next heir. After your father died from the chip incident I wanted to kill you so badly...I MUST take over your company before you do. So I made an organization." Master Shukun cleared his throat as Calista waited for him to continue.
"Rana Exterminate Orginazation." Master Shukun said.
/Wait a minute..is that the abbreviation for.../ Calista was shocked. Was Lan talking about that?
"Yes...for short its REO." Master Shukun grinned. Calista could not believe it but she had more drastic measures waiting in her mind.
"Hold up. Where is my family?" Calista asked hoarsely. "Answer me! And you will never take the company away!" The Master just chuckled.
"Ha ha. Now my dear. No need to get so aggressive. They are..." Master Shukun had pulled up a curtain and there were her Grandma and Oscar unconscious still.
"Right here."
Calista yelled and shouted, "Wake up!" Calista pleaded more but their eyes barely opened.
"Dear. You can't wake them up like that. Now be a good girl and hand over the chip." Master Shukun held up his hand. Calista had her head down.
"What is the matter? Having problems?" Master Shukun asked.
"No..." Calista whispered. "The chip...has disappeared."
"WHAT?" Master Shukun got out of his seat. "WHERE IS IT?" He was furious.
"I don't know..."
"YOU ARE A LIAR. WITH THAT... HAWKMAN!" Master Shukun had commanded his navi to appear. Hawkman cackled.
"YOU SHOULDN'T DO THAT TO MASTER SHUKUN!" He squawked. "NOW YOU ARE GOING TO PAY!" Hawkman closed his eyes as his wings began to glow.
"FEATHER BRIGADE!" Hawkman unleashed golden feathers that turned into a tornado. It pierced Calista's clothing.
"NOW TELL US WHERE THE CHIP IS!" Hawkman commanded. Armella had a worried look. Calista was taking all the pain. She wanted to do something to help.
"Cally. Are you okay? Crossfuse with me..." Armella suggested. Calista shook her head. The piercing was very rare from the extravagant tornado.
"Armel, I am not sacrificing you just yet. I can take it." Calista struggled to get up and Hawkman continued to ask the same question over and over again. Master Shukun began to be annoyed.
"ENOUGH HAWKMAN. ATTACK HER MORE!" Master Shukun commanded and Hawkman grinned.
"NOW YOU ARE GOING TO GET IT! PENDANT WING!" Hawkman's pendant began to glow very slowly and it was about to unleash an ultimate power. Calista just watched waiting for the move until...
"MEGABUSTER!" A purple beam shot Hawkman in the chest and little data bytes disappeared.
"AWK?" It was Megaman and Protoman in fusion mode.
"H-HOW?" Master Shukun startled.
"Did you forget that the Invisible dimensional area is still in affect? And why doesn't it give a signal? TELL US!" Lan asked. Master Shukun had a watchful eye on the two boys but he smiled.
"There is something in mind. The Invisible Dimensional Area is one of my finest creations other than chips. The signal is completely silent so no one would notice, especially the Net Police. I needed a test run. So Traitor Sunman did a little favor for me. He made a dimensional area around himself and grabbed the wrist...didn't he?" He asked with curiosity.
"No..." Lan gripped his wrist tightly.
"Very well. But you know it's useless..." Calista stared at them as the two boys stared back.
"I told you to go back!" Calista said.
"You're in danger. Lan get her family." Chaud commanded. Lan did as he was told.
"Area Steal!" Lan rapidly vanished and he was right by Calista's brother.
"Oscar...wake up!" Lan shouted. Oscar couldn't help but wince. He opened his eyes and she was startled by where he was.
"Lan...wha-what happened?"
"No time to explain. Get on my back and I'll carry your grandma." Lan said. Oscar was happy that a friend of his was here and he cleverly agreed. Lan carried Grandma Rana carefully and Oscar was on his back. Lan ran away from the area and into a safe place.
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"Now what were you planning to do with the chip?" Calista asked angrily.
"LOOK! I JUST NEED IT TO CREATE A NEW SYNCHROCHIP. REMEMBER THAT IT POSSESSES POWER? WELL, IT WOULD BE VERY USEFUL IF YOU JOIN US." Master Shukun suggested. Calista hated the idea.
"NEVER. AND...I USED IT ON MY NAVI!" Calista screamed. Master Shukun was surprised but he didn't hesitate. He already has something planned if she fails to give the chip.
"Ah. A risk at hand eh? Now...there is something I must do..."
Master Shukun stood up and put Hawkman back in the P.E.T. Master Shukun pressed a button in a nearby machine and the ceiling began to open like in the N1 Grand Prix. A battlefield shook and Calista and Chaud had no choice but to go up with Master Shukun. The cold air began to rush and Lan saw this motion in action and he had no choice also but to jump high in the air and get out of the dimensional area.
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"HA! HERE IS A SURPRISE FOR ALL OF YOU!" Master Shukun shouted with all his might. The sky was pure black and thunder began to rumble.
"DARK SYNCHROCHIP IN. DOWNLOAD!"
/What? Impossible. All the darkchips are gone/ Chaud thought madly.
Master Shukun began to take form and Hawkman fused together with him. When they were finished Master Shukun was completely filled with purple aura; waiting for a move from the two teens. Chaud gazed at Calista who was very exhausted while not using crossfusion. She needed to save Armel's life and she panted heavily while Armel's symbol began to glow rapidly.
"Calista. Stay back. You won't fight." Chaud said. Calista turned to glare at him.
"What? Chaud you can't do this by yourself!" Calista exclaimed.
"Remember I want to protect you. Never forget it!" Chaud jumped high in the air making Calista with her thoughts alone.
"Chaud no!"
"AAAAHHHH!"
Chaud had an Element Sword formed in his hand and he tried to slash Master Shukun. He quickly dodged the attack with ease and Master Shukun had a Mega Cannon in his hand. He shot Chaud but he quickly dodged also. The battle continued with great focus. Calista didn't know what to do. The time limit was fading fast and if she doesn't do something Chaud will be eliminated. What did she want most?
"TAKE THIS YOU BRAT!" Master Shukun unleashed a Feather Brigade, more powerful than the original attack.Chaud was immediately out of crossfusion. He fell to the ground with struggling defeat. Master Shukun was too strong...
"CHAUD!" Calista ran up to him. Chaud turned his head slowly to the girl.
"Ugh...Calista. Just promise not to crossfuse..." Chaud groaned. Calista had no choice but to command but she had a lot of things in her mind. Chaud slowly began to be unconscious and he closed his eyes. Just then Lan appeared out of nowhere.
"Lan! What are you doing?" Calista asked. "Where is my brother?"
"Don't worry. They're okay. But we have to take care of this guy. " Lan made a fighting stance. "Just stay back." Calista shook her head.
"No..."
Lan turned around to the girl. "Calista this is bad. You have to. And take Chaud to a safe place." Lan commanded.
"Lan. He will be fine. I know it. But I need to help also." She went behind the other net saver to have more space. She wanted to help so badly and Armella nodded. It would take about anything, even sacrificing her navi. Calista sighed and raised the Synchrochip in the air.
"Calista what are you doing!" Lan and Megaman shouted.
"CROSSFUSION!" Calista tried crossfusion one more time. It was a success but Armella counted the minutes left of the time limit.
"Cally. We only have two minutes." Armella shouted.
/No. We have to be quick about this now./ Calista thought and she stood up.
"Lan. Let's do this together." Calista clenched her fist. Lan glared at her. He couldn't believe that Calista just did that. He had no choice but to command and trust the girl.
"Right." Lan and Calista charged at Master Shukun but he smirked.
"Don't you kids know anything?" Master Shukun did a giant pendant wing. It shot a shining solar beam and Calista dodged it. But with bad luck Lan got caught and fell down to the battlefield.
"Lan! Are you all right?" Megaman asked.
"Yeah. Megaman we have to do this. We don't want Calista to be alone." Lan said.
"I know. We have to fight more." Megaman agreed. Lan got up one more time and saw Calista in a strange motion.
"Calista?" Lan tried to help her. It seems that she was clenching her chest hard.
"Armel...what's happening?" Calista asked.
"I don't know. But I feel a strange aura around us." Armella replied. And it was true. A golden light shone in the sky and it shocked Calista like a thunderbolt. She started to glow vibrantly...
"Is-Is that what I think it is?" Megaman stammered.
"It is..." Lan whispered. Calista got up with a smile on her face.
"FULL SYNCHRO!" The operator and navi shouted. Calista did a thumbs up. Her symbol was like a sun and her battle suit was glimmering with stars above her helmet.
"Calista. We have to defeat him now. We only have thirty seconds left! Full Synchro is starting to take over!" Armella shouted.
"Okay." Calista charged at Master Shukun and she did an Area Steal. Lan slowly got up and his boot was on fire. He stepped rapidly on the ground and he loaded in his buster.
"CHARGESHOT!" Lan shouted and a purple beam shot out once more. He wanted to stall Master Shukun. It seems that a plan was already made up mentally.
"HAH. I'M STILL ALIVE!" Master Shukun smirked but Calista was behind him.
25... TIME CHIP...STARTING TO DROP...
"Calista now!" Armella shouted. Calista nodded.
"SUN SWORD..."
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"MOON SWORD..."
15...
"STAR SWORD..."
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"GALAXY SWORD!" Calista jumped very high as her wings guided her. She went down like a rocket and she slashed Master Shukun into data bits.
"LAN! ONE MORE TIME!" Calista shouted.
"OKAY! CHARGESHOT!" Lan shot one final blow at Master Shukun. He bawled and he fell down unconscious. He never saw that coming...
"AAAAAAHHHHHHH THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING!" Hawkman squawked. He spun his head round and round and flapped his wings until...
HAWKMAN DELETED...
Calista fell down as her crossfusion vanished. She gazed at the unconscious Master Shukun, whose cape was swaying through the wind.
/He just got jealous...my father...he.../ She thought while panting with exhaustion she heard a tiny voice calling to her. Rain started to drop heavily as the thunder stopped from Mother Nature. Calista was soaking wet and the two boys stayed in silence. Chaud finally woke up and saw that Master Shukun had finally ended his demise.
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"Cally..." Armella groaned. The Time Limit was almost gone...
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"Armella you did so well..." Calista grab hold of the P.E.T. "Don't go!"
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"I..." Armella groaned once more. "I can't move but..."
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"I...love you..." Armella whispered. Calista didn't know how to react but...
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"I love you too..." Calista burst into tears also and saw Armella disappeared of existence. With digital confetti swarming around her body, she had panted her last breath.
TIME CHIP CORRUPTED. The chip from the inside was released and cracked like a rock.
ARMELLA DELETED
Calista never thought she could hear those words. But it came true. Armella was gone...
"ARMEL NO!"
A/N: As you might already know there is one more chapter and it will be the final one. I'll be working on it for a little while to make a great ending. And the final chapter will have a giant update! I hope you will keep reading!