XIII Guardians
Chapter Two: Ice Shock
Back in the demon lair in underground Twilight Town, Master Havoc was determining the resurrection of another Duke for his army. However, he was unsure which one to resurrect and where to attack next.
"Zeviot, your services are required" Master Havoc stated.
"Yes, Master Havoc, what must I do" Zeviot replied.
"See that statue over there, entombed in it is the soul of Duke Turtlex" Master Havoc explained, gesturing to a statue resembling a humanoid turtle warrior.
"So?" asked Zeviot.
"You must resurrect him" Master Havoc explained.
"Right away, Master Havoc" Zeviot stated, he aimed his staff at the statue.
"Dark Spirits from long before, give this Duke life once more" Zeviot said firmly.
Zeviot then thrust his staff at the statue, a stream of green light shot from the end. The light shattered the statue, to reveal a being that resembled a turtle but on two legs. The turtle like being had a spiked shell, clawed hands and feet and a red eyed head ending in a beak.
The turtle like being was also holding a green mace, resembling its shell at the end. It laughed maniacally, delighted it was back.
"Haha, Master Havoc, Ninjoro, Zeviot it's good to see you again" it said evilly.
"Likewise, Turtlex" Master Havoc replied.
Turtlex then bent down on one knee and bowed his head, signifying his loyalty.
"Thank you, Zeviot" Turtlex stated.
"My pleasure, Turtlex" Zeviot replied.
"Now, we need a monster to stir up trouble, which will lure organization XIII out and then we will destroy Twilight Town" Master Havoc stated, his eyes were gleaming with malicious intentions.
"Oh goody!" Turtlex said brightly, he leapt up and down.
"Now, Zeviot, we need a monster first, so your magic is required" Master Havoc explained.
"How will I create the monster?" Zeviot asked.
"That's easy, see that statue over there" Master Havoc replied.
"Which one?" Zeviot probed.
"The freezer like one" Master Havoc stated.
"As you command, Master" Zeviot said firmly.
Zeviot pointed his staff at the statue of the freezer like warrior, his eyes were fixed on it, readily waiting to aim his staff at it.
"Darkness from the ancient past, return this warrior to life at last" he said.
The green light shot from Zeviot's staff again, the warrior statue crumbled to reveal a red freezer like monster.
"Right, what do I have to do?" the freezer like monster asked.
"You are going to Twilight Town, to wreak havoc" Master Havoc stated.
"Zeviot, Ninjoro and Turtlex, you three go with Ice Shock"
"Yes Master" Zeviot, Ninjoro and Turtlex said in unison.
With that the three dukes and the new monster, Ice Shock set out into the town. Ice Shock emitted an icy cold blast from his freezer like body. The cold froze many of the Twilight Town markets and frightened the citizens away.
Back in The World That Never Was, Xemnas had seen Ice Shock attacking Twilight Town.
"Guys, let's move out" Xemnas said, taking up his black and gold sword.
All of Organization XIII took up their weapons and rushed to Twilight Town, where they were shocked to see it frozen so badly.
"Who could have done this, I mean I'm the ice master here" Vexen stated.
"Glad you could make it, folks" Ice Shock said happily.
"That's far enough, you lot" Xemnas snarled, unsheathing his sword.
"Why so angry, Xemnas?" Ninjoro laughed.
Then Ice Shock emitted another cold blast, which made Organization XIII shudder from the cold. However, Xemnas walked through it, straight towards Ice Shock. He then swung his sword down him.
Ice Shock emitted a cold blast again, which froze the blade of Xemnas's sword, before knocking Xemnas back. Xemnas got back up, he then attempted to conjure one of his animal spirits but he couldn't because his sword was frozen.
"What's the matter, Xemnas, no animal power?" chuckled Ice Shock.
Then Saix used Lunatic to strike Ice Shock, who fell backwards from being hit with a silver energy blast. Ice Shock, although injured got back up quickly and struck Saix with an icy blast but he evaded it.
Suddenly, a surge of fire struck Ice Shock, who screamed in pain from the hit.
"It burns" he screamed.
There standing in front of him, was a man with slicked back spiky red hair, that reached his shoulders. He was holding a fiery keyblade in his right hand.
"Perfect timing, Axel" Xemnas said brightly.
Suddenly, the ice on Xemnas's sword melted, revealing the blade which was still intact.
"Alright, Ice Shock, time to get burned, black bear spirit, arise" Axel snarled.
He conjured up his black bear animal spirit from his fiery keyblade, the black bear spirit roared and charged Ice Shock head on. Ice Shock tried another freezing blast but the black bear spirit just continued to run forward, before roaring and rearing up on its hind legs. The black bear swiped its right forepaw across Ice Shock and knocked him over.
The hit from the black bear spirit caused Ice Shock to spark and smoke, before he fell to the floor. Ice Shock then exploded, leaving nothing but a pile of puss where he once stood. With Ice Shock defeated, the black bear spirit returned to Axel.
However, Ninjoro, Zeviot and Turtlex were smug and unconcerned. Particularly, Ninjoro because he could feel something would happen for them but Turtlex was annoyed.
"Zeviot, Ice Shock just got nailed and we're just sitting and watching helplessly" Turtlex said irritably.
"Relax, Turtlex, they don't realise that it isn't over yet" Zeviot said calmly.
"How is it not over?" Turtlex asked.
"Watch" Zeviot replied, aiming his staff at Ice Shock's remains.
"Dark Spirits of Evil Strife, Restore This Fallen Warrior's Life" he said.
A beam of yellow light shone from Zeviot's staff onto Ice Shock's remains, Ice Shock was standing again but the only difference was that he was a giant.
"Thought I'd say goodbye so soon?" he jeered.
"Alright, guys it's time for some animal combination" Xemnas said.
He promptly summoned his Lion, Eagle and Bison spirits to come down, inspiring the others to summon their animal spirits. Xemnas then combined his three spirits to form the Lion Pride Warrior, before jumping into the cockpit.
Both Axel and Vexen were prompt to get involved as well, they summoned their animal spirits to create the Ice Flow Soldier and the Black Fire Knight respectively. Ice Shock wasn't fazed but he was outnumbered three to one and then the fight was on.
Ice Shock emitted another Icy blast at the Lion Pride Warrior, but Xemnas quickly countered with his Eagle Shield. The icy blast bounced off and hit Ice Shock, who was flabbergasted. However, he gripped the Ice Flow Soldier but much to his horror his grip had no effect.
Then the Black Fire Knight charged him, striking with his fiery sabre and burning him multiple times. Ice Shock was now mortally wounded although, he kept fighting. Meanwhile, on the ground Ninjoro, Zeviot and Turtlex were fighting against the other members of Organization XIII.
"You're history, you overgrown lizard" Xaldin snapped.
"Oh really" Turtlex replied.
Xaldin promptly used his lances, creating a tornado that blew Turtlex round and round. He then manifested his leopard spirit which struck Turtlex with its mighty claws and teeth. Turtlex fell on the floor with a bump but got up again, making another attempt to attack.
"Turtlex, we must retreat" Ninjoro told him.
Turtlex ignored Ninjoro, continuing to run towards Xaldin even when they saw Ice Shock being destroyed and Ninjoro and Zeviot running. Then the combined animal spirit forms faded and Xemnas, Axel and Vexen returned to the ground.
Then Xaldin struck Turtlex with a final windy strike from his lances, Turtlex sparked and smoked before falling dead and his soul returned to the spirit world. However, Ninjoro and Zeviot were back underground, waiting for Master Havoc.
Master Havoc didn't take long to arrive and when he did, he looked angry.
"Where's Turtlex" he asked.
"He's a bit delayed" Zeviot lied.
"No, he was destroyed by Xaldin" Ninjoro stated.
"Well he wasn't much good then" Master Havoc snarled.
"I know but we can get another Duke though" Ninjoro said quickly.
"Yes, you have a point there, Ninjoro but which one" Master Havoc replied.
"How about Torovius?" Ninjoro queried.
"Yes, his hammer can break through steel and melt metals" Master Havoc said smugly.
"Where is he?" Ninjoro asked.
"His statue is there" replied Master Havoc, gesturing to a statue of an upright hammer wielding warrior with the head and fur of a bull and a man's chest muscles.
"Shall I?" asked Zeviot.
"What do you think?" Master Havoc retorted.
"I should do it" Zeviot replied.
Zeviot aimed his staff at the minotaur like statue, fixing his eyes on it.
"Dark Spirits from long before, give this duke life once more" Zeviot snapped, thrusting his staff at the statue. The green light shot from the staff, shattering the statue and in seconds the bull like duke was alive.
"Haha, time to destroy Organization XIII, my hammer could do with some hits"
"Ah, Torovius, welcome back" said Master Havoc.
"Nice to see you my lord" replied Torovius, bending to a knee and respectfully bowing to Master Havoc.
"You as well, your hammer would benefit from some magical enhancements" said Master Havoc.
"Oh really, what sort" asked Torovius.
"Hand the hammer to Zeviot and he will do it" Master Havoc answered.
Torovius handed his hammer to Zeviot, who took it and cast several magical enchantments on it, before returning it to Torovius.
The hammer, much to Torovius' delight was now much stronger. However, Master Havoc knew it would be too soon to attack, especially after Turtlex's destruction, although Zeviot was planning to resurrect him.
This was especially because, Turtlex's helmet was still intact and could be reused. But this wasn't the right time for resurrecting him.
"While Organization XIII rest from their victory, they know not that we are growing stronger and stronger by every passing second"
In seconds, a shadowy figure moved into the demon lair, its shape moved silently and stealthily inside.
"Who the hell's that" asked Ninjoro.
"Yes, whoever it is looks creepy" Zeviot added.
The figure lowered its hood with its bony hands, revealing a skeleton head. It was also wielding a scythe constructed from bone and metal.
"Ah, General Reapario" Master Havoc stated.
"Master Havoc, what a great honour it will be to serve you, my lord"
Reapario knelt before Master Havoc, bowing his head in reverence to the evil leader.
"Rise, Reapario"
"Yes, my lord"
Reapario rose to his feet, his cloaked, bony form rose with him and stood with Ninjoro, Zeviot and Torovius.