The Trials, by Boyce
Chapter 8 : Sailor Jupiter and Tuxedo Mask
/ 3rd Team - 4th Trial \
(The last team on the list is marching slowly, but surely in the direction of their final trial...)
TMask : This path is so long! I'm getting tired of this silly game!
Jupiter: I know what you mean... I'm tired too!
TMask : How long are we going to walk like this? It's so boring! And those stupid sunglasses!
Jupiter: Well, maybe it's part of the trial itself... This long road is made to make us lose our temper, and then it would be easy to catch us off guard. You said this to me earlier.
TMask : I guess you're right Jupiter... I'll calm down a bit.
Jupiter: That's okay! I'm not known either for my patience!
TMask : (Smiles) Hehe, well I'm use of being patient will all the goofy things Serena does in a day... But this is worse than that!
Jupiter: (Laughing) Well, Serena is Serena! You can't change her. It's the way we like her!
TMask : (Thinking) Yeah... Ahhh Serena! I hope to see you soon!
Jupiter: (Tear Drop) Great... Day-Dreaming! Darien! Snap out of it!
TMask : (Surprise) Hmm? Oh Sorry...
(As he apologized, the lights went down a little... They could see well now, without their glasses)
Jupiter: (Removing her sunglasses) Ahhhhhhhh! My eyes! It's about time!
TMask : Yeah... But what does this light change means all of a sudden? There must be something near this place... We better be careful! (Removing his sunglasses)
Jupiter: Right! Let's keep going.
(With these last words, our two heroes advanced slowly in the path in front of them... The light was now very low... It was getting blue as more as they were advancing. They could see neons on the ceiling, that were emitting that blue light. Finally, they arrived in a big room, filled with blue neons. The ceiling was covered with them. In the middle of the room, there was a big round hole, and a big crystal was hanging above the hole. Lots of glass were covering 2 of the 4 walls of the room)
Jupiter: Wow! Looks like a disco! What is this place?
TMask : I don't know, but I have a bad feeling. I don't see any way out of this room. This must be the final trial... But what are we suppose to do?
Jupiter: Maybe we have to jump into the hole? But how can we be sure of that?
TMask : There is always a way, Jupiter! (He picked one of the rocks on the ground, and approched himself of the hole. He then threw the rock into it... They could see the rock fall, and after two seconds, a laser beam emerged from one of the edge of the hole, and blasted the rock into little pieces) Well... I guess it's not that way...
Jupiter: I'm glad I wasn't that rock...
: Hahahahaha! But you might end like it very soon!
TMask : What? Who said that?
: It was I, the great Light Knight!
(As the words were heard, a bright light appeared in one of the corner, forcing Jupiter and Tuxedo Mask to cover their eyes. When the light vanished, they could see a big man, riding a beautiful sparkling horse. The guy was wearing a big shiny armor, with a long spear in his right hand. His head was hidden by a big helmet)
Jupiter: Who, or what the hell are you?
LKnight: I'm the guardian of the LightZone! If you want to escape from here, you'll have to defeat me! But be careful, because I fight with all the power of my element!
Jupiter: (Looking at Tuxedo Mask) What does he mean by that?
TMask : He must mean the light...
LKnight: Hahahahaha. You seem so bright! Let's see if you can fight now!
Jupiter: That's easily arrange! JUPITER THUNDERCLAP ZAPPPPPPPPPPPPP...
(A big ball of lightning appeared in Jupiter's hand, and she threw it right at the Knight)
LKnight: Hahahahaha! You're going to have to do more than that! LIGHT! VANISH!
(With these words, the blue light was gone for a fraction of a second, and when it came back the Knight and his light horse were gone. The ball of lightning went crashing into a rock wall in the back)
Jupiter: WHAT? How did he do that?
TMask : Shit... This won't be an easy fight!
LKnight: You can say that again! Hahahahahaha!
(The evil laugh was heard, and then another bright flash of light appeared out of nowhere, blinding Jupiter and Tuxedo Mask. As the light vanished, the horse was running at full speed in the direction of Jupiter)
Jupiter: WHAT THE? (She saw the Knight coming, and jumped on the side. The Knight saw the move, and threw his spear at her. Still on her roll, the spear passed just on her left, scratching her left leg) Ouch! Why you...
TMask : JUPITER! Are you okay?
Jupiter: Yeah, just a scratch!
LKnight: LIGHT SPEAR! RETURN! (The spear that had landed on the ground disappeared, and reappeared in the Knight's right hand) Not bad... Not bad at all! Not many people can dodge my spear attack!
TMask : Take that!
(He took one red rose from his Tuxedo, and threw it right in the direction of the Knight's head)
LKnight: Hmm? A flower? You must be joking! LIGHT! VANISH!
(A bright flash of light occured again, and the Knight vanished again... The rose was thrown with such force that it went crashing into one of the glass wall... The glass wall shattered completely at the contact with the rose)
Jupiter: (Getting up) How can we hit him? He's so fast!
TMask : I don't know... But we must think of something, and fast!
LKnight: LIGHT WAVE!
(Without any warning, the Knight unleashed a wave of light right in front of Tuxedo Mask, who had no chance of dodging the attack... He rode the beam right into the wall of rock behing him)
Jupiter: DARIEN! Are you okay? Where the hell did that come from?
TMask : I'll survive... (Getting up) Why that low-life scum!
(A big flash of light appeared where the wave appeared, and the Knight could be seen again)
LKnight: You have such strength! My wave didn't hurt you much... You're tougher than I expected!
Jupiter: Hey why not fight fair? You're a knight after all!
LKnight: I can't be more fair with my techniques! You're not using all the advantages you have! Hahahahahaha! LIGHT! VANISH!
(The Knight disappeared again, in a flash of light)
TMask : What does he mean by that?
Jupiter: How can we have an advantage over that light creature? It's impossible!
LKnight: NOW YOU DIE! LIGHT SPEAR ATTACK!
TMask : WHAT?
(Too late, the attack was launched again, right in the back of Jupiter. Impossible to see it coming, she was hit on her left shoulder. The impact sent her crashing to the ground)
TMask : JUPITER! Not again! (Running to her) Jupiter! How's your condition?
Jupiter: That bastard... OWWWWWW My shoulder... (She was bleeding badly)
TMask : This is not good! You're cut deeply!
Jupiter: Don't worry about me... It takes more than that for me to give up!
LKnight: Hahahahaha! So touching! (The bright light was seen again, and the Knight appeared in the other side of the room) So do you give up?
TMask : That light again... It's blinding us each time... I wonder if... And stay here forever? No chance!
LKnight: Hahahahaha! So much honor! But your friend seems in a bad shape. Does that shoulder hurt?
Jupiter: Why you... Wait until I get my hands on you... You're going to suffer greatly. (Getting up)
TMask : (Low-voice) I'm going to try something the next time he disappears... Just be ready to avoid the attack as soon as you hear something... You're the weakest now, and he'll probably try to get rid of you.
Jupiter: ... Alright Darien!
LKnight: So you have little secrets now. Hahahahaha! That's okay. You're too dumb to defeat me! LIGHT! VANISH!
TMask : That's what we'll see, Mr SmartGuy (He puts his glasses on)
(The bright light appeared, blinding Jupiter. But Tuxedo Mask could see the Knight now running around extremely fast, going in a corner of the room)
TMask : So that's what he meant by being fair.. We had the advantage all along under our nose (He got his cane out) Now we'll see who's the smartest
(The Knight then stopped, and started spinning his spear into the air. And then, he unleashed his attack)
LKnight: LIGHT WAVE!
(As soon as Jupiter heard something, she fought the pain in her shoulder, and jumped high into the air. The wave of light was extremely fast, but it passed right under her feet, and went crashing into the rock wall behind her)
LKnight: Damn, how could she...
TMask : AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! (He gave a push on his cane, and the cane extended quickly, right where the Knight was, in his "Invisible" form) TAKE THAT!
(The flash of light appeared again, and the Knight was standing right where Tuxedo Mask had seen him with his glasses. The Knight was too busy looking at Jupiter who just had landed from her jump, that he didn't see the cane coming at him. The words of Tuxedo Mask alerted the Knight, but it was already too late to avoid the hit. The cane hit him right in the head, sending him to the ground! As soon as the Knight hit the ground, his horse vanished completely)
TMask : It's a bad idea to understimate your opponents! You should know that!
Jupiter: Wow Darien! How did you... (She saw him with the glasses) Damn... I should have known... Those stupid glasses again! (She put her sunglasses again in front of her eyes)
LKnight: Hmm... I guess I did underestimate you... (Getting up) You ruined my helmet too (He took his helmet in his hand, and removed it. A handsome man with brown hair could now be seen) Now we fight for real!
Jupiter: (Eyes turning to big hearts) Ohhhhhhhh! He's so cute! He reminds me of my old boyfriend!
TMask : (Tear Drop) Hmm... Jupiter?
Jupiter: (Returning to reality) What? Oh... Sorry Darien... I got carried away!
LKnight: Get ready to fight! (He took his spear) I won't make the same mistake again!
TMask : You're about to make another one, by attacking us again. (He took his cane)
LKnight: Alright! Here I come! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH (He ran in the direction of Tuxedo Mask, who did the same thing in the direction of the Knight) DIE!
(And the battle began... The Knight used his spear to battle hand-to-hand Tuxedo Mask, who was defending and attacking with his cane. The Knight was really good... Tuxedo Mask didn't manage to lend a single hit with his cane, while the Knight cut him on one cheek, and one hand)
LKnight: Not bad! You're a good fighter! But not good enough! Take this!
(He charged at Tuxedo Mask again)
Jupiter: JUPITER THUNDER CRASHHHHHHHHHHH!
LKnight: WHAT? (He heard the words, and saw lightning bolts coming at him! He quickly jumped out of the way, and the thunder passed underneath him. While in the air, he threw his spear right at Jupiter, who rolled again on her side to avoid the attack, feeling the pain in her shoulder again) How dare you attack me like that when I'm...
(He didn't have a chance to finish that the cane of Tuxedo Mask shut his big mouth, and send him to the ground)
TMask : Well we are two! We fight for our freedom, and we'll do it every way we can!
Jupiter: That's right!
LKnight: (Getting up, bleeding from his mouth) I see... You want to fight that way, we'll fight that way! LIGHT SPEAR! RETURN! (The spear returned to his hand) Try to dodge this! MULTIPLE BEAM ATTACK!
(He unleashed his most powerful attack! While spinning his spear, several beams of light emerged from it, and were flying everywhere in the room)
TMask : Oh No... (He jumped out of the way of a beam coming at him, and could move in the air to avoid another one, but a third one hit I'm in the back, and while falling, another beam hit him in the leg. He flied over the middle hole, and fell right where the destroyed glass wall was, cutting him on his injured leg) AHHHHHHHHHHH My leg...
Jupiter: Shit! (Jupiter was more lucky... She used her roll technique again, to avoid the beams. She did a great job in doing it... Only one beam hit her on her boot. It still managed to hurt her a bit) OW! My foot! (She looked at Tuxedo Mask) TUXEDO MASK! No... It can't be! This guy is so strong!
LKnight: That's what you get for trying to hit me with a double attack! (He took his spear again) And now, I'm going to finish you off for good! (He turned his head in the direction of Tuxedo Mask) You first, CapeBoy!
TMask : I won't give up that easy (Getting up, with the help of the wall) I'll fight to the end!
LKnight: I admire your spirit! Unfortunately, I must destroy you...
Jupiter: What can we do? He's perfect in hand-to-hand, and is too quick for me to hit I'm with an attack... I need a distraction... But what?
TMask : Come and get me if you dare!
LKnight: You ask for it! (Now running in the direction of Tuxedo Mask) AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
TMask : Damn... Alright! (He punched his cane, trying to surprise his enemy... But it didn't. The Knight saw it, and jumped right over it) Damn... I'm a goner!
Jupiter: TUXEDO MASK! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
(The Knight arrived at Tuxedo Mask's position, and use his spear to make a deep cut in Tuxedo Mask's body)
TMask : ARRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... ... (Coughing) No... (Cough) (He fell to the ground, blood gathering around him)
LKnight: ... ... You were a great adversary, but not good enough. Now only the girl is left!
Jupiter: (A tear fall of her eye) No... Serena, I'm so sorry! Why? WHY? DAMN YOU GAMEX!
LKnight: You're next! Prepare to die!
Jupiter: You're the one who his going to die! (She saw him coming at her) But what can I do? (She decided to jump over the middle hole and try to land in the other corner of the room, near the glass wall) Here goes nothing!
LKnight: (Looking at her jump) Big mistake! LIGHT WAVE! (He sent a beam right at Jupiter... She saw it coming while jumping, and did a somersault right over the big hole... The beam passed two inches over her back, in the middle of her somersault. She landed safely on the other corner, but her foot was still hurting her) Nice move girl! You impress me...
Jupiter: Ouch my foot... What can I do? (The knight had started walking toward her again. She leaned on the wall, and she saw her reflection) Maybe If I use that glass wall... It might work... But I need some kind of distraction
LKnight: I'm coming... Don't move! Hahahahaha!
Jupiter: I need to buy some time... Oh yeah? (She started walking around the room, keeping a safe distance between her and her enemy. The knight was walking around the room too, very calmly) Damn... I can't attack him he'll see my attack coming
(She reached Tuxedo Mask, still lying on the ground, after receiving his big injury)
LKnight: You know I'll get to you soon. Why not give up now!
Jupiter: Poor Darien... I never give up! (Still walking around... getting away from Darien) You'll pay for what you did to my friend. (The Knight was passing by Darien. She was still trying to keep the distance between the Knight and her, but he was getting close) I'm finish... I'm sorry guys
(And then, a big "CRACK" sound was heard! The Knight had stopped walking... Blood got out of his mouth)
Jupiter: What? (She saw the Knight turning around, and she saw a beautiful red rose... It had pearced the armor of the Knight, and hit him in the back) A rose... Can this be? Hey, you have your distraction... Do it now Oh Right! JUPITER THUNDERCLAP ZAPPPPPPPPPPPP... ... ...JUPITER THUNDER CRASHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
LKnight: WHAT? (He jumped out, still in pain from the rose attack, and the first attack pass beneath him. But Jupiter had planned her attack. She sent another attack into the glass wall. It hit it, and bounced back, right in the direction of the Knight... Still dizzy, the Knight landed on his feet, but didn't see the 2nd attack coming. The electricity ran through him like a train) AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Jupiter: YES! I got him!
TMask : ... Jupiter... ... Let's finish... him now... before he gets... his strength back...
Jupiter: Alright! (She jumped and landed right besided Tuxedo Mask. She helped him get up) Let's do it!
LKnight: (Dizzy) Ahhhhh... No... I can't... be beaten! (Walks around, still very dizzy)
Jupiter: JUPITER THUNDER DRAGONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN...
TMask : Here you go! (He took his remaining 6 roses from his Tuxedo... Where does he get all that?) EAT THAT!
LKnight: Oh No... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
(He threw the roses one by one. The Dragon was forming out of Jupiter's tiara. The roses passed one by one inside the thunder dragon, and got out full of electricity! The 6 roses made direct hits on the body of the Knight... And then came the dragon, who engulfed completely the Knight. A big explosion occured, and the Knight was thrown away... Crashing into the ceiling. He then fell down, not moving into the air... He fell right besides the big hole head first, breaking his neck. Then, his body fell down, a part hanging into the hole... After a couple of seconds, the lifeless body fell into the middle hole, and was hit by a powerful laser, making dust out of the Knight)
Jupiter: Wow! What a way to go!
TMask : Yeah... ... Ouch... ... My body...
Jupiter: Oh Man! We have to treat your wound... It's awful!
TMask : Don't worry... I just... need...
(He didn't have time to say more, as a beam got out of the big crystal on the ceiling, and zap them out of the room)
End of Chapter 8