Chapter 53
The Finale – Part One
Despite Toad successfully disabling Forgeron's control pad, the villain was still a threat. His barrier rebounded any magical attack, and it was impossible to get near him.
Bowser snarled, retracting his attempt to approach Forgeron, after being assaulted by a rain of swords. Luckily, he withdrew into the shell, and the attack was considered useless. However, this didn't ease his frustration.
"We have to destroy the barrier," Luigi stated to Geno. "We can't close in on him like this."
"But how?" Geno pointed out, more eager to battle than chat "None of our magical spells have worked on it; he's too strong! And we can't near him enough to attack directly."
"He has to disable it before attacking though. We have to trick him into dropping the barrier at the right moment, and give us an opening," Luigi replied determinedly. "We have to try!"
Geno nodded grimly and separated from Luigi. Mallow and Bowser retreated again, nursing their minor, yet painful, injuries. Mallow clutched a bleeding left arm, while Bowser panted heavily – no matter what they did, Forgeron's attack kept them at bay. They knew. Forgeron knew. For once, Bowser wished Mario was here – that idiotic plumber always figured out a way to save the day, and with a ridiculous smile on his face too.
"Give up," Forgeron mocked lightly. "You're fighting a losing battle. It's better you surrender – and if you beg – I might spare your pathetic lives… For now that is."
"Can it, maggot-feast," Toad countered, peering cautiously behind Bowser. "It's not over until you drop dead! Er – deader!"
A large bolt flashed from the sky, followed by a loud clap of thunder – striking the zenith of Forgeron's force field. The entire fortress shook, as the barrier rippled under the immense power of electricity. For a moment the barrier caved slightly, and Forgeron howled angrily, but it recovered as the attack disappeared, along with the group's hopes.
Mallow collapsed to the ground, sweat dripping from his forehead, dabbing the cold floor. His magical ability, Shocker, didn't harm Forgeron, or his barrier. Even with Forgeron distracted and talking, the Nimbus Prince couldn't crack the enemy's magical shield.
"Yes," Forgeron taunted, "tire yourself out. Make it easier for me to destroy you."
He won't attack unless we're physically close by, thought Luigi frantically. And magic doesn't work against his barrier! He's untouchable!
Unless…
--- We have to trick him into dropping the barrier at the right moment, and give us an opening. ---
It's worth a try, Luigi thought. I just hope it works…
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Kittykatstar: PHEW! I'm SO sorry for the delay! Sorry Sorry Sorry! To make it up, I'm making the original chapter idea a bit longer, and dividing it into three parts. So yea, sorry if this chapter is short though... lol. This is just the first part. The second part should be a bit longer, and the third will be the climax... so I just hope it all goes well... I haven't read any books in a long time, so I'll probably be rusty on the battle. Sorry sorry!
