Bobby jumped into the air, and the blade of his sword appeared as he swung downwards, the blade entering Cid's shoulder. Cid grasped his shoulder in pain, and pulled the trigger of his gun at Bobby's chest. Bobby dodged the bullet and smiled. Cid lunged again, and smacked Bobby with the barrel of the gun, followed by a pulling of the trigger. Bobby had already moved and dodged the bullet, but the slap hit him hard.
As Bobby came closer to Cid with his sword pointed directly at him, Cid swore he saw something different about Bobby's eyes. They were still cold and evil, but some kind of calmness had formed somewhere in the abyss of green. The kindness wavered for a moment, and was lost in the darkness as Bobby slashed Cid repeatedly in the chest. The blood began to pour from the wound, and after a while, Cid became fed up with all of this. Not just the battle against Bobby, but everything that had happened in the last few hours. Going to Ibara, realizing his past of being Saint Dane's assassin, turning to Press for help, falling in love with Yuri, being knocked out…everything. And now here he was, in another fight. Hopefully this one would truly be the last. Cid raised his hand up, and punched Bobby square in the chest. Bobby recoiled, but gained his senses back in rapid speed. He slashed the sword rapidly once again, increasing the intensity with every blow. Bobby laughed as Cid as massive pains shot through his body. Cid knew his time to live was going to end soon.
"Why don't you call on that fool Yuri for help?" Bobby said with a smile. Cid suddenly realized that Yuri had disappeared once the battles had begun.
"Yuri?" Cid called out. His call was met by the clashing of blades from across the room, and from the shadows a figure emerged.
"Cid," Yuri replied. A look of fear and compassion mixed on her face. "I can't fight, but I can heal."
"Heal me, please." Cid croaked. Yuri walked over to Cid and placed a hand on his back. A warm feeling started flowing through Cid's body, and Cid raised his gun and pointed it at Bobby's chest. Cid quickly pulled the trigger, but Bobby had moved out of the way and was rushing towards Cid who was still in the healing process.
"This isn't a game, Cid." Bobby said, raising the sword over his head. "I'm not gonna let you pause the battle to heal." He grinned, and lunged for Cid again. Cid's hand began to shake, and he pulled the trigger rapidly. Nothing had impact. Bobby swung the sword downwards quickly, and cut deep into Cid's shoulder. Cid winced in pain and clenched his teeth, but he tried to show that the cut hadn't effected him, even thought it truly had. The pain was unbearable, even while being met by the warm feeling of being healed.
"Finish me," Cid croaked to Bobby. Bobby didn't seem to be too surprised.
"I knew all along you would give up," Bobby said, chuckling. "You're such a wimp, Cid." Cid's face flushed identical to his blood, and he gripped his gun harder until his knuckles turned white.
"Die." Cid said, and shot a bullet with perfect aim into Bobby's chest. Cid smiled as Bobby cringed in pain. Then, the blood loss began to effect Cid. The healing wasn't stopping him from bleeding. Cid closed his eyes in time to see the door open on the other side of the room, and Vo Spader stepped in.
Patrick gripped the cyber weapon hard. He had never been driven to fight before. Third Earth was a peaceful place, and fighting only occurred on a rare occasion. Raux stepped closer, and drew two rapiers from sheaths concealed under his cloak.
"A puny gun verses two swords," Raux said. "I wonder who will win." Patrick cocked his gun and placed his index finger on the trigger. If he could finish Raux off quickly, everything would be okay. Patrick quickly shot the gun, and a blast of blue energy flew from the gun towards Raux. Raux didn't seem to even care. He just raised his rapier into the air, and the shot was blocked by the blade. The blade didn't shatter, either. It seemed that the lightning shot that Patrick had shot had gone inside the blade. As the lightning hit the sword, Raux jumped into the air and slashed Patrick in the chest. Pain shot through Patrick's body, and he cringed. He fell to the floor, but not without sending another shot of electricity at the Saint. This time the lightning had impact with his chest, leaving a burn.
Patrick smiled, and picked himself up off the ground. Raux was not too happy about the burn, and ran up to Patrick and started hacking at him without mercy.
"How do you like this?" Raux sneered. "Death is close to you, Patrick." Raux smiled, and put the blade of one rapier to Patrick's neck, and the other blade to his chest.
Patrick reacted to this by pressing the barrel of his gun into Patrick's chest and pulling the trigger. He kept his finger on the trigger for awhile, as Raux's face turned from a sneer to a look of disbelief, and to a look of daze. Patrick pulled his gun back, and then pushed it into Raux's gut. Raux began to cough, and fell to the floor. Patrick pointed the gun at his face, but decided to leave him how he was. He wasn't the fighting type, and didn't want to become that type anytime soon. At that moment, the door opened and Spader stepped into the room.
"Hey guys," he said. Patrick stared in shock, as did Bobby. Even Serenity and Rose, who were battling intensely turned in shock.
"You died!" Bobby hissed. "I watched you die! I saw it! I killed you!"
"Apparently you didn't check for a pulse or breathing, did you?" This made Bobby angry.
"Damn boy!" he yelled. "I will kill you this time, and you can take your place among the damned!" Bobby flicked his wrist, and the blade appeared. Spader pulled on what looked like a flimsy sword, and the two enemies lunged for each other.
The two young girls circled around each other, Serenity drawing a sturdy looking sword with a black blade, and Serenity drawing her staff. Serenity put the pieces of the staff together, and made the first move, which was a bad move on her part. Serenity quickly dodged to the left, and stabbed Rose in the side. The girl fell to the floor, but picked herself up quickly and swung the staff around in a circle. Rose then thrust the sword at Serenity, who was caught off her guard and stumbled backwards. Serenity responded to the attack by pulling a shotgun from a holster strapped to her belt. Serenity quickly cocked the gun and pulled the trigger. The bullet quickly flew into Rose's arm. Rose screamed out in pain, and clutched her arm. Serenity cocked her weapon once again, and shot three more bullets. Rose fell to the floor and rolled, dodging the bullets. The bullets meanwhile flew into the wall, forming upward cracks. Rose got up and drew star shaped knives from a case containing more of the star shaped knives on her belt.
Throwing stars.
Serenity braced herself for the worst. She knew the damage these things were capable of. Rose smirked and threw three throwing stars Serenity's way. Serenity threw her arm out, and one entered deeply. She cried out in pain and exhaustion. She couldn't take this anymore. She was sick of all this. She was sick of Ibara, of fighting, of Bobby, she couldn't take it anymore. She wanted this to end.
Unfortunately, she knew that in order for all of the fights to end, she would have to win one more fight. Just one more fight….She wasn't sure if she wanted to keep fighting. She just wanted to flume back to Quillan, and stay there no matter what troubles occurred. Next time, she wouldn't agree to help.
Rose threw another shruiken, which hit Serenity in the shoulder. The blood started to flow, staining her t-shirt. Serenity rose from the ground, and pulled the sword from the sheath on her belt. This was it. She was going to end the battle now. End it forever.
"You're going to die now, Rose," Serenity hissed, anger toning her voice. "I'm ending this fight now." Serenity leaped off the ground, and slashed the sword constantly at Rose's chest. She stabbed a knife into her shoulder, and shot a few bullets from the shotgun.
"Nice variety of weapons…..Serenity." Rose sighed. She knew she had lost this one, again, to this same girl. Maybe I should just give up fighting, Rose thought. After all, it gets us nowhere. We almost always end up losing.
From across the room, Raux moaned loudly and spoke.
"Please…" he said, his breath coming in chops. "Please…save…Rose…" Raux closed his eyes, expecting death to come. But nothing came except a warm feeling. The darkness inside his head suddenly exploded with light, and he heard a voice calling him.
"Raux…this isn't the way we should go. Help Spader and the others." It was the voice of Rose. "Rose!" Raux called out. "Are you okay?" He was met by silence as the light became blinding and he neared it. When the light became so bright Raux had to cover his eyes, the room came back into focus. He was lying on the ground. His wounds were healed. Raux noticed that Rose too, was standing. She was also clear of wounds. The two ran over to each other and embraced.
"We need to help Spader and the others," they said simultaneously. Raux nodded.
They were free from the grips of Saint Dane.
"This is it," sighed Spader. "the final battle between us,"
"Yes," Bobby said, smiling wickedly. "We all know who will win,"
"This isn't the way it was meant to be, Bobby." Spader said. "You told Saint Dane that you didn't want to join him all those years ago, and now you're just all of the sudden working for him? That makes no sense, man!"
"Don't question my choices in life, Spader." Bobby hissed.
Spader glanced around the room. Around him, the battles had concluded. Rose and Raux were free from the grips of Saint Dane, Yuri was healing Cid, and Patrick and Serenity were watching as the final battle started.
"I won't let you get away with this, you damn bastard!" Spader screamed, and jumped into the air. He raised the sword over his head, and swung down. Bobby raised his sword, and the blades met with a clash. Spader was sent backwards. He landed on his feet, and ran towards Bobby at full speed.
"This is for joining Saint Dane!" Spader screamed, swinging the sword at Bobby with all the strength he could muster up. The blade met flesh, and went deep inside. Spader wasted no time and brought the blade out of Bobby's skin and slashed downwards at his chest . Blood was skimming down Bobby's thighs and chest.
Bobby only watched as Spader walked backwards, and drew a bloody knife out of his pocket. Then Bobby smiled, and threw the sword directly at Spader. His aim was perfect. Spader knew he wouldn't miss unless he moved out of harm's way. And at this speed, Spader knew he wouldn't make it. He was also paralyzed in fear.
So this is how it's gonna end, Spader thought. Well, at least I tried…The sword was rapidly coming closer….Spader could see the glare off of the blade. It was that close.
"Spader!" yelled Patrick, and lunged for Spader, pushing himself and Spader out of harms way. Or so it appeared, anyways. "Spader…" Patrick said. His voice was soft. Spader almost didn't hear him.
"Patrick?" Spader said. What was wrong with him? They had dodged the sword! Spader looked around. There was no sword in the wall where he had just been standing. But that meant….
Spader looked down at his librarian friend. He didn't want to believe this. The sword had pierced right through his chest. Spader could see the blood stained blade sticking out of his back.
"Patrick!" Spader yelled, rising off of the ground. "Someone, help him!" Yuri instantly came to his aid. Spader turned away and faced his former friend. "You're the devil," he whispered. "I won't let you get away with that!" Spader gripped his sword until his knuckles turned white and leapt off the ground.
"Barrier!" Bobby yelled, and two letters engraved on his wrist started to glow a yellow color.
S.D.
A green barrier formed around Bobby. Spader brought the sword down, and the barrier shattered into pieces. One piece flew directly under Spader's eye, and blood began to dribble down his face. Spader took no notice. His eyes were locked with those of Bobby's.
"Spader!" Serenity yelled, and threw him her shotgun. Spader caught the gun, and in one fluid motion cocked the gun and shot at Bobby's chest. The bullet hit, and Bobby fell to the floor. His eyes were closed, but he was still breathing.
Instantly, the tension in the room shattered like glass. Bobby was out of the way. It was all over now.
"Is everyone all right?" Rose and Yuri spoke at the same time.
Spader hated himself for his next words, but he didn't think he would be able to forgive himself if he didn't say them. "Heal Bobby," he croaked. "Everyone else is healed, so please, heal him. I think that his influence is gone now." Yuri and Rose walked over to the motionless body of Bobby Pendragon and placed their hands on his chest.
Meanwhile, Spader plopped down onto the couch. He was quickly joined by Serenity.
"Spader," she said. She seemed exhausted. "You did a good thing telling them to heal Bobby. I knew you wouldn't let him die." Spader smiled weakly.
"I guess," he said softly. "I just…never expected him to do something like that. It's just so…out of character."
"I know," Serenity said. "But Saint Dane is a powerful foe. He turned Mark to the dark side, as with Courtney. He's not like a regular villain." she paused, and stared at Spader. She brushed a strand of brown hair out of her eyes, and spoke once more. "Spader," she said. "I know that you thought I hated you, and I did, but once I saw what you did for Bobby, and how brave you were through this whole thing, my feelings towards you changed." Serenity leaned in closer, and planted a kiss on Spader's lips. "That's just a thank you," she said with a grin. "I'll give you the rest once we get the hell out of this place."
"Bobby is okay, along with Patrick." Rose said, coming over to the group to spill the latest news. "They're both unconscious and should wake up in a few hours." Spader nodded, and turned back towards Serenity.
"Now it's time for me to give you my thank you…" he grinned.
Bobby Pendragon opened his eyes to the office of Saint Dane. The expensive looking room was extremely familiar. Bobby kept his eyes closed as he replayed the events of the past month and a half. Saint Azarus, who had really been Saint Dane had offered him help, he had accepted, he came to Ibara, Saangi had gotten sick….Saangi!
Bobby's eyes fluttered open, and he stood up. All of the pain from his fight with Spader was gone.
"You guys are fools," he said weakly. Everyone gasped, and turned their attention towards Bobby. "Why did you kill Saint Dane? Saangi is sick, and he has the cure! He was going to give it to me if I cooperated! Damn you!"
"Bobby," Spader said. "Are you back?" Bobby nodded. For the past month, he had worked for Saint Dane. Somehow, he had found he couldn't resist the offer of bringing his friends back to life. Bobby stared at the alchemic circle engraved on his palm. Alchemic Traveling…the concept was simple. To bring one back to life, you must sacrifice someone of equal status. The alchemy could also mix with the Traveler's powers to travel to the territories and heal, along with other things. And then…there were the letters. S.D. Saint Dane.
Bobby watched as the letters slowly faded away from his hand. That confirmed it. Saint Dane was dead. Although he was happy, Bobby felt his stomach feel sick. They needed to find the cure, and quick.
"I'm back, guys." Bobby said. "But we need to find the cure, and get Saangi and all the other Saint's out of here. They've been turned back to normal too. Then we can get the hell out of here."
A low rumbling sound suddenly filled Bobby's ears. What the hell? he thought. What's happening? Bobby watched in horror as cracks started forming all around the room, and a chunk of the tower wall fell out, revealing that the group was a good 40 feet above ground. Bobby knew what those cracks meant.
The Tower of Flames was about to topple over.
A/N: Phew! That was a long chapter to write. The fights are finally over. They're the main reason this took so long. I'm getting sick of writing fights for every chapter. But now I won't have to! -parties- Ahem. Anyways, I'm thinking only about two more chapters! And then its over…-starts to bawl uncontrollably- Little voice inside my head: they're a sequel, bud. Oh yeah. Forgot about that. Now it's time to thank those reviewers. Wow. 41 reviews. That's A TON! Thanks a lot, guys. Now to thank: Inu.Rox, Uchiha Pendragon, believer07747, and rich. -leaves brownies- Now, before I go, I must say: Please read Pendragon Remixed by Uchiha Pendragon. It's an awesome story, with an awesome OC, but it doesn't get a lot of reviews. So check it out! Or else…you won't get no brownies next time….