Chapter XI: Nevermore II

Roy sat in his large throne, looking at the Huntsclan below him. "My people, the time is now! We will strike, and we will destroy those dragons!"

"All hail Lord Roy!" Darkness commanded. They all, including Darkness, began to bow and praise Roy.

"Hm, hm, hm… don't degrade me. Only humans are bowed to, I am a god!"

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"World Demolisher!" Bane yelled from outside a power plant. The large steel door and the rooms behind it were obliterated in a white light. "That's no where near the power of Roy's Celestial Destroyer… I have to get stronger."

"Stronger?" A young boy asked. "Aren't you strong enough?"

"Go away little bro." Bane ordered. Bane was part of a family of mercenaries. It was like a school and home for them all, because most of their families died or rejected them. They thought of themselves as one family, helping each other out. Very rarely would they go on a mission alone, Bane and the Grand Master were the only two who dared. The only two that were related were Bane and Theo, the young boy. Of course, Theo was still in training and was forbidden to go on any missions until he was fourteen, when his training would be complete. "I don't need advice from a kid who's still in training. Hey… wait a minute, aren't you supposed to be training?"

"No, why are you? It's Christmas Eve, even Grand Master Draco is taking today and tomorrow off."

"I need to be stronger, that's why. I'm not only fighting for cash and this family, but for vengeance. Why do you think I only go on missions that have people associated with Long or Dragonheart?"

"Hm, I never really thought about it."

"Go away, I have work to do and I don't want you getting hurt."

"You're both going to be hurt in a moment…" Roy jumped from a large tree to the ground. "Did you really think you could hide here forever? I'll always find you Bane. And when I destroy you, right here, it will bring me one step closer to taking over this pathetic galaxy. Allow me to show you how things are done, prepare yourself, Bane!" A black aura surrounded Roy as his armor changed. His armor turned from silver to black as gold horns appear on his shoulders. A helmet materialized over his helmet and a dark-gold visor dropped down as two gold horns grew there as well. A large black bazooka then covered his right arm, while in his left a long red katana materialized. The aura disappeared and Roy laughed. His chest armor then opened into a large eye. "Like it? It still has a few bugs, but its technology far surpasses yours! Prepare to die!" Roy dematerialized then re-materialized behind Bane. "I even copied some of your moves, I hope you mind."

"Destroy him big brother!" Theo called.

"How cute, your little dwarf is cheering you on! Feel the power!" Roy's chest eye focused on Bane, who was constantly moving. A barrage of missiles followed and blasted Bane. "Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! This is more fun then shooting down starships! Die you little rat!" Bane flew into a wall, severely injured.

"No!" Theo cried.

"Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! It's time to finish what I started!"

"I'll get help!" Theo yelled.

"No…" Bane said. "Roy is my enemy, if I die trying to fight him, then so be it. Let's go Roy!"

"Heh, heh, heh. You still have a chance to live, pledge your allegiance to the Huntsclan. Together, we will rule this pathetic human race."

"Let me answer in the following way; World Demolisher!" Roy looked at his chest where there was a large gaping hole.

"Nice one… but I'm afraid it won't help you." Roy's chest and vital organs re-grew in seconds.

"What are you…?" bane asked.

"Hm, hm, hm… something you'll never be."

"… I'll stand and fight… I will defeat you, Dragonheart!"

"I'd love to see you try!" Roy's chest eye fired a laser at Bane, who dodged then kicked the large eye. "Ungh! I may be able to heal myself very rapidly, but that still hurts!"

"HYAH!"

"Gugh!" Roy's helmet flew off and shattered after hitting the wall. Bane then saw that the half of Roy's face that Bane had hit was cracked. "Another day, Bane. Another day!" And with that, Roy disappeared into the shadows.

END CHAPTER