Chapter 25: How NOT To Summon A Demon Squad
Inside of Robert's house, Vicki and Robert got slumped after listening to Luna's final words while they were dreaming. When she mentioned about the greater power - the power of love, they were lost in thought of what to do about it. How could they harness something that was very unexpected? While they were mulling it over, Robert looked through the window and saw Sammy and Jimmy heading to the airport. He realized it was their final time living in Triforce, and they did mention they were moving into Soma, so they could start living with Claire and Sonia. That way, they could see their loved ones everyday as neighbors, instead of visitors. Robert immediately exited the house and Vicki followed him as well.
Before the Slapjack twins got on the plane, Robert burst into the airport and quickly called their names. Vicki arrived last and took a breather when she ran after her fiancé to follow his lead. Robert, on the other hand, didn't break a sweat and looked at his two neighbors who caught his attention.
"Robert, Vicki, are you two here to see us off?" Sammy asked.
"We would've given you a call, but we don't want to bother either of you..." Jimmy shrugged.
"Oh no, it's not a bother at all," said Vicki. "Besides, we'll be seeing each other as neighbors one last time."
"She's right, guys, we're going to miss you no matter what," said Robert.
"We're going to miss you, too," said Sammy, as he felt sorry for his neighbors.
"Yeah, we'll get to see each other again sooner or later," said Jimmy, being polite. "We'll come and visit you sometimes."
"Glad to hear it!" Vicki grinned broadly. "Anyways, consider yourselves invited to our wedding next year!"
Sammy and Jimmy stared at each other in amazement before looking back at Vicki and asked, "Wait, are you serious!?"
"Yes, I am very serious! I already invited Claire and Sonia to our wedding. So, you two are invited as well!"
Sammy and Jimmy blinked their eyes in surprise and stared at each other again. Then, they looked at Robert who smiled and nodded in approval. The twins were all very excited and very happy about the wedding invitation that they couldn't wait. By the time they hopped into the airplane, they waved farewell to their former neighbors until they were out of sight. Vicki and Robert left the airport and walked down to the beach.
"You know, Robert, it feels strange that you befriended with Sammy and Jimmy," said Vicki.
"Well, I don't believe they're very bad, Vicki," said Robert. "Besides, I think you're starting to warm things up with them, huh? Since I'm not the only one being friendly with them?"
"Uh yeah, truly... Just think, I bet the twins will have a quality time with Claire and Sonia when they arrived in Soma soon."
"You have a very good point!"
Suddenly, Vicki and Robert noticed the sky was getting darker and darker. No sign of the sun or the cloud in sight, not even the trace of the stars or the moon. They find it very bizarre, which it could only mean one thing.
"Robert, you don't think...?" Vicki trailed off, while she was looking at the sky.
"I am afraid so, Vicki..." Robert replied, as he was looking at something from above. "Look over there!"
Vicki was looking at something where Robert was pointing. They saw four black spheres floating in the sky. Each sphere was a demon inside of it, and they were the Demonic Nightmare Squad, Viridian, Dalilah, Solomon, and Magnus. The demons absorbed all the dream life forces from the dreamers around the world, including Triforce. Vicki and Robert noticed that their villagers' dream life forces were taken away. All of them were out cold, except for Vicki and Robert, and they didn't transform into nightmare monsters this time. So, the duo began to transform before they stopped the Demonic Nightmare Squad from stealing all the dream life forces from the innocent dreamers.
The Duo of Justice got on the speedboat and went after the Demonic Nightmare Squad. Phantom Angel stopped the boat where the demons were, so Masked Swordmaster took out his cannon and aimed directly at them. He fired the cannon and the attack went straight to one of the demons. Suddenly, Solomon sensed the incoming attack as he quickly dodged it. He and the other demons saw the dynamic duo on the boat.
"Well, well, look who just showed up!" Solomon grinned.
"Unbelievable, it's the Duo of Justice!" said Viridian.
"Hey, you cowards, are you afraid to fight us or what?" Phantom Angel asked.
"Us? Afraid of you two?" Magnus sneered. "Don't make us laugh! We're all ready to fight against you weakly humans!"
"Then, let's do this!" said Masked Swordmaster. "It's time to put the end of you demons! For the sake of our world!"
The battle was just getting started, it's the Duo of Justice versus the Demonic Nightmare Squad. Phantom Angel faced off against the female demons while Masked Swordmaster fought against the male demons. Viridian took out her demonic daggers and Dalilah put on her demonic razor claws into her hands. They both charged Phantom Angel and began to attack her, but she quickly flew away from them. She used her dream rescue staff to summon the two icy pillars and plunged the demons into the ocean.
Masked Swordmaster used his shield to reflect Solomon's demonic axe and Magnus' demonic gauntlets. He pushed them away with his shield and used his dream rescue sword to slash them. But neither of them flinched so they kept on striking him. The white knight countered them by grabbing one demon to knock out another demon to the ocean.
Phantom Angel and Masked Swordmaster regrouped after they defeated the demons. But it's not over yet, the Demonic Nightmare Squad rose back to the surface and crushed their speedboat with their powers combined. Phantom Angel rescued Masked Swordmaster and quickly flew away before their boat got destroyed.
"Oh, come on, there's goes our boat!" Phantom Angel complained, watching the boat got wrecked.
"What are we supposed to do now?" Masked Swordmaster asked.
Since the speedboat was now destroyed, four demons launched the attacks at the dynamic duo. Phantom Angel flew away and quickly dodged the attacks while she was grabbing Masked Swordmaster, and all the white knight did was to attack and defend at the same time. He gave his ally some directions, like who to attack and which way he wanted her to go. So, they both concentrated on who their first opponent was. One of the demons began to strike them with his own weapon. Masked Swordmaster blocked it with his own shield before he slashed him with his sword. There came the second, then the third, and finally, the fourth demon appeared. The Demonic Nightmare Squad cackled at the Duo of Justice who refused to give up.
"Is that the best you can do?" Dalilah asked. "I'm afraid you two can do better than that to slay us demons!"
"We're still not through with you yet though!" Phantom Angel shouted.
"That's right, we're going to keep trying until we defeat you no matter what!" Masked Swordmaster shouted.
All of the sudden, a very bright light shone from Phantom Angel's microphone, which it was located on her right side, and Masked Swordmaster's wristband. The demons screeched and covered their eyes from the shining light. The light surrounded the Duo of Justice, and they suddenly felt the warmth inside of their bodies while they were closing to each other. The angel embraced the white knight behind while she was flying. Masked Swordmaster closed his eyes and focused his power within his sword. He and Phantom Angel remembered their siblings, friends, and even each other who would always support one another. Now, the dynamic duo were doing this for the sake of the world and saved those dreamers' dreams from swallowing up by the vortex of nightmares. Finally, the power of light began to shine brighter within Masked Swordmaster's sword.
As soon as the light subsided, the demons uncovered their eyes; and surprisingly enough, they saw the Duo of Justice heading straight toward them. While Phantom Angel was flying and zooming in, Masked Swordmaster unleashed his full power of his sword. The Demonic Nightmare Squad fought back with their own demonic weapons in hand, but they somehow got crumbled down. They wouldn't believe of what just happened recently. Before any of them could react, the dynamic duo were approaching nearer and nearer.
Phantom Angel chanted. "Dreamy heavenly bond..."
Followed by Masked Swordmaster who was chanting last. "...Double knightly light slash!"
After Masked Swordmaster slayed the Demonic Nightmare Squad with his ultimate sword power, along with Phantom Angel's help, the demons screamed in agony and felt the pain by the power of light. All four fell into the ocean and got defeated. The water sprouted out enormously when the demons were finally demolished.
After the Duo of Justice slayed the Demonic Nightmare Squad, Phantom Angel flew back to Triforce with Masked Swordmaster in tow. Once they were landed, they fell to their knees so they could rest for a while. It didn't last until the guardians contacted them.
"Hey guys, our work is not over yet," Neon reminded them.
"That's right, we will need to find Noelle and rescue Luna posthaste!" said Serena.
"But at least, you two got rid of the Demonic Nightmare Squad, which it is good news for us!" said Wisp.
"That's true, but how do we suppose to find Noelle or Luna?" Phantom Angel asked.
"We will have to teleport the place where it is hard to find," Serena answered.
"What do you mean by 'hard to find'?" Masked Swordmaster asked curiously.
"Well, it's hard for us to explain, but it's the location where nobody's been there before..." Neon replied.
"That place could only mean the shadow realm!" Wisp interjected.
"I'd say we're ready to go for it!" Phantom Angel exclaimed.
"I agree with her!" said Masked Swordmaster in determination.
With the dynamic duo's confirmation was set in stone, the Duo of Justice and the guardians were ready for the next big step. Who would've known what danger was ahead of them?
