Hey guys! I'm back with another chapter continuing the Skyworld story! If you don't already know, I wrapped up finals in mid May. Ever since then I've worked ahead with many chapters lined up for all of you to read and enjoy. All I can say is to sit tight for the next couple months because you'll be in for a lot of chapters down the road! Feel free to provide any sort of feedback which I really don't mind. Now, as always, don't forget to fave, follow, and review! I really appreciate all the support you guys give! Now, let's get into this chapter!
Skyworld, World of Trophies
A massive Lightspace Army ship had arrived in the heavenly kingdom to unleash total destruction. However, this event wouldn't transpire without great opposition.
Pit, Dark Pit, Palutena, and Bayonetta all looked up to see the mothership and its gunships descending towards them at an alarming rate. In no time, Palutena granted both Pit and Dark Pit the Power of Flight to take the battle to the sky.
"Thanks Lady Palutena! I won't let you down!" Said Pit graciously as he and his dark counterpart soared into the sky with the armed centurions at their side. When they got close to the Lightspace ships, the two angels peppered the fleet with arrows of light and darkness.
Meanwhile, on the ground, Palutena and Bayonetta managed to fend off the countless Light Primids that were making their way onto the floating surfaces. The Skyworld centurion ground forces were fighting alongside them as well.
"So this is the force that you were referring to, oh Goddess of Light?" Asked Bayonetta.
"Without a doubt, Umbra Witch." Replied Palutena. "They're extremely tough, but it's fortunate someone as strong as you is fighting by my side despite our differences."
The witch had a slight smile on her face. "Likewise. But that does not mean you're off the hook just yet."
The goddess and witch soon worked in tandem to fend off Lightspace forces
Up in the command center of the enormous Lightspace ship, Samuel and Ridley, both recovered from their previous matches, were in control of the Lightspace Troops. To the right of the Elite Miit Gunner, a hologram of Galeem's humanoid form was present. "We've engaged the angel enemy, Galeem. But their army's one of the most powerful I've seen. Possibly a match for this one." Said Samuel.
Galeem looked to be disgusted with the battle. "I have to disagree. Despite their heavenly and pure ideals, their army still has their consciousnesses fueled by impure emotion, which will prove to be their downfall. Press the attack and when the time is right, unleash the dragon I ordered you to capture. Ridley, deal with their angel vanguard." The space pirate only replied with a simple nod and flew out an open window to join the fray.
Link was making his way toward the Skyworld fields from where the healing temple was. It was here when he noticed the Goddess of Light and Umbra Witch defending the main floating island. The hero floated down to their level using his paraglider to reinforce them.
"So, you're finally awake, Link." Said Palutena.
"I guess I have you to thank for reviving me back there. I'm grateful for it." Replied Link. "Also, how do you know my name?"
"It's a long story. Not one I have time to explain as of now." Responded the Goddess. "If you're wondering who I am, call me Palutena, Goddess of Light. The woman in black is Bayonetta. She's on our side as well."
"Thanks for the clarification." Said the hero as he resumed fighting alongside the goddess and witch.
Pit and Dark Pit were flying through the intense skies as flying centurions and angelic turrets were backing them up against the Lightspace Army fighter crafts and bombers.
"Man! These things never end!" Complained Dark Pit. "How can we get up to where their ship is?
"Stay strong, Pittoo!" Responded the lighter angel. "I have a secret weapon up my sleeve!"
The angel then engulfed himself in light as divine golden armor was equipped all around him. His weapons also changed from a bladed bow to a reflector shield and a divine bow. "Three sacred treasures equipped! Take this!" Pit shot hundreds of projectiles that took out a good chunk of Lightspace forces. Following this was massive pillars of light which destroyed even more ships along with some ground forces. Once the onslaught ended, the armor disappeared, reverting Pit back to his normal form. "Woo hoo! We have an opening to the ship!" Cried out the angel as he raised his arms skyward.
Dark Pit could only shake his head. "Your optimism's as annoying as ever."
The two angels then flew up toward the Lightspace Army ship, only to be blocked by a strong barrier that couldn't be penetrated regardless of the countless strikes they dealt. "Keep on hitting! We'll make a hole in it!" Shouted Pit.
Dark Pit then noticed something odd rapidly approaching Pit. "Pit! Look out!"
The angel was caught off guard by the creature which turned out to be Ridley. He was more than eager for another fight after his previous losses.
The space pirate had Pit in a choke hold as he was slamming him into multiple buildings through the aerial battlefield.
Dark Pit attempted to pursue, but was shot in the wing by a stray fighter, forcing him to ground.
After a few more crushing blows to Pit, Ridley had the angel pinned to a wall while he continued to strangle the life from his lungs.
"You… will… never… win…" Uttered Pit through the chokehold.
Ridley responded with an ear piercing screech before his mouth begun to light up in a crimson blaze.
As Pit was bracing himself for the fiery attack, a bright projectile struck Ridley out of nowhere, breaking the hold and freeing the angel from certain death.
This attack came from Kirby, who got to the battle in the heat of the moment. "Hi!" Uttered the young star warrior as he remembered and greeted Pit. He was riding on his Warpstar and wielded a similarly shaped wand that seemed to pack some serious power.
Once Pit got a good look at his savior, he instantly hugged Kirby in an overwhelming sense of joy. Kirby couldn't help but reciprocate those feelings because of them being close friends during the Subspace War.
"I'm glad you're here! We could all use your help in defending my home!" Explained Pit.
Kirby replied with a simple nod and a smile that could melt even the toughest of hearts. This expression was proof enough to the angel that he was here to help.
Ridley then flew back up to the altitude level that Pit and Kirby were. The space pirate was looking more furious than ever before and lunged at Kirby with his full force. The star warrior played on the defensive and dodged each vicious strike while looking for an opening to attack with his Star Rod. Pit came in to assist with the attack and despite the two to one advantage, they were still barely holding their own.
As Dark Pit descended back to the ground to recover from his damaged wing, he noticed Palutena, Bayonetta, and Link fighting the Lightspace ground forces alongside the Skyworld centurions. The Umbra Witch was the first to notice the dark angel's presence. "So you decided to come back down?"
Dark Pit started to grow frustrated. "Their troops are far too overwhelming when you get higher up!"
Suddenly, Link thought of a plan. "Hey Goddess! Can you heal his wing? I know a way to board that ship, but I'll need his help."
"Are you sure about this, Link?" Asked Palutena with slight apprehension.
"I've done this sort of thing before. This will be more difficult, but I'll manage." Responded the hero.
Dark Pit agreed with the plan and let Palutena restore the wound on his wing. The dark angel then grabbed Link's back and prepared to take flight once more. "I hope you know what you're doing." The two young heroes then took off towards the ship.
As they were ascending, dozens of fighter ships were approaching, causing some worry in Dark Pit. "Don't worry. I know how to take them out!" The hero then got out a bow with a distinct bird-like design and shot three explosive arrows simultaneously, taking out multiple Lightspace crafts in one go. "I have enough of these arrows to get us to the main ship! Keep us airborne okay?" Asked Link.
"You got it!" Responded Dark Pit.
Back on the control bridge, Samuel saw the two heroes approaching. The Mii Gunner was amused by this. "So they think they can try and get into my ship huh? I have a barrier all around this ship so that they can't breach it!" He then turned his head toward a Light Primid. "Intensify all cannon firepower! Keep them from reaching the barrier!"
Despite the increased offense on the cannons, Dark Pit was successful in evading each blast. Eventually, after many bomb arrows and cannon dodging, they reached altitude level with the ship.
The dark angel was confused. "Now what, Link?"
Link was quick to respond. "Drop me."
"Are you out of your mind? You can't fly!" Exclaimed Dark Pit.
"Maybe so, but I can feel the strong updrafts here! I have a paraglider that can keep me airborne with them!" Explained Link. "What I need you to do is to draw the exterior cannon fire away from me so I can take them out with my bow. After all the cannons are destroyed, I'm certain that the barrier will fall."
"Understood." Said Dark Pit. After a deep breath, the dark angel let go of the hero to have him play his part.
"Here's hoping the plan succeeds." Muttered Dark Pit as he got into his position.
The cannons eventually took notice of the dark angel's presence and fired on him. This left Link with the chance to destroy two out of the six cannons defending the ship barrier before being forced to retreat. "That's two down!" Shouted the hero. "A couple more hits and we're in!"
After a few more successful bombing runs, Dark Pit and Link managed to destroy the last cannon. However, the barrier was still operational.
"What? I thought it was supposed to fall!" Said Dark Pit in a state of confusion.
"Yeah me too!" Cried out Link as he fired bomb arrows in the direction of approaching Lightspace fighter crafts. Surprisingly, the debris from the destroyed fighters penetrated the mothership's barrier on their descent, leaving a hole that only appeared for a few seconds. Despite its time though, it was wide enough for a person to fit through.
"There's your ticket in!" Shouted Dark Pit. "An explosive arrow from your bow should be able to make an opening!"
"Way ahead of you!" Said the Hero of Hyrule as he fired three more bomb arrows at the barrier, making a wide enough hole and entering through it using his paraglider.
"Don't let us down." Uttered the dark angel.
He was almost caught off guard as he evaded enemy fire. Because of the significant increase in aerial forces, Dark Pit had no choice but to retreat and either save Pit or assist Palutena. Either way, the fight will be tough for him to overcome.