Deep within the sinister lair, Tetsuya gazed upon the new moon. The urban illumination shone on the warlock and revealed his true form; a Darkrai, a creature known for being as dark as the abyss itself. After weeks of harvesting souls and bolstering his troops, can this be the night Daten City is freed from Heaven's shackles? While he pondered, Akihiro marched into the room; the Demon Sisters tagging along. "The Age of Shadows is upon us. Did you bring the Red Chain?" Tetsuya inquired.
The demons bowed to their dark lord. "As you ordered, Lord Tetsuya: The key to our victory." Akihiro answered. He kneeled and offered a glowing, crimson chain; embedded with dark crystals.
"Excellent! I can feel the darkness seeping through. Soon, there will be no force in Heaven or Earth that can stop my creation!"
Having last-minute doubts, Scanty then wondered, "Are you sure this will tame the ancient–"
"Yes! How dare you question my ambitions?!" Tetsuya roared. He cleared his throat and regained composure, taking the Red Chain. "Long ago, I had Akihiro hijack the Pearl Tablets from a museum. After extensive research, I came to the conclusion that the tablets pertain to the God of Space. And this…" He held up the chain. "This is the fruit of my labor! With the Red Chain now blessed by souls of the damned, I shall attain the ultimate shadow Pokemon! But I'm not done yet." Tetsuya wrapped the chain around his neck and performed an incantation. Dark magic surrounded his claws until poof! He had created a demonic Shuppet; a double-ghost, if you will. Tetsuya then turned around and looked closely at Kneesocks, picking out a single strand of Stocking's hair stuck to her suit. He gave it to the Shuppet and said, "Integrate this angel's essence and possess her. You will then bring her to me. Is that understood?" The imp nodded and gleefully slurped up the hair before whisking away to its target.
"Sir, if we may ask of you… You have the ultimate shadow Pokemon and an army of demons at your disposal. Why go through the labor of possessing a measly angel?" Kneesocks asked, brushing off her suit.
Tetsuya closed in, his claw slowly caressing the demon's chin. "Oh, my dear Kneesocks. You of all demons should know about the concept of 'mind games'; it's one of the basic rules in Hell's Handbook." Tetsuya explained as he gently shook the girl's face. "Angels are the messengers of light and are personifications of the heavens. Therefore, if we lead Hikari's allies into darkness, then the meddlesome Axew will have no choice but to join them! Besides, Stocking would make for an invaluable asset given her combat expertise."
"I… …Guess it would be swell to be rid of that gothic harlot once and for all." Kneesocks realized, loosening herself from Tetsuya's cold grasp and returned to the warmth and safety of her beloved sister. Akihiro gagged at the sight. To the samurai, affection is wasted energy that could be put into serving the bigger picture. Even as Tetsuya's second-in-command, Akihiro knew he was only a pawn. But that didn't matter to him, as his afterlife's purpose was to create a world where demons ran amok and chaos reigned supreme.
"Master. It is time." Akihiro began. "Open a rift above Hell's Gate. That will rile up every ghost and demon within the city and start the Dark Revolution."
Tetsuya looked at Akihiro and nodded. He then raised the Red Chain to the sky. "Oh, beast of shadows! I beckon thee to rip a hole into this world! Thou art the god of space, the master of dimensions, the child of Arceus! I plead thee to break your chains and aid me in my darkest day! Join me and tear Heaven asunder! Come forth… PALKIA!"
SKRAAAAA!
Morning had come to Daten City. But instead of a bright, warm sun, the church; along with the rest of the city, was basked in a dark crimson light as chaos was brewing. Inside, Hikari lazily shuffled down the hall, cup o' joe in-hand, still unaware of the outside world. He came across an equally groggy Panty. The blondie being up this early? That's new. "Never took you for an early bird, Pants!"
Panty groaned back, scratching her bum. "Oh hush. I'm only up because of a weird dream where Geek Boy and I… eugh… Made out." She shuddered. "Have ya seen Stockin', though? I was too drunk last night and all I could remember was seeing her sharing a pie with you."
"Now that I think of it… sssiiip… The kitchen was clean, so she hasn't been midnight snacking. I say we should check on her. I hope she hasn't come down with an illness."
"Angel's can't get sick, dumbass. Now come on." And so, Hikari and Panty went to Stocking's bedroom. Knock-knock! "Yo, Stocks! I know you're in there. Get your fat ass out here! …" No response. Believing it was due to Panty's harsh tone, Hikari pushed her out of the way and made his attempt.
"Hey, Stocking? I have a stack of chocolate chip pancakes with your name on it!"
"But you don't have–"
"Shush! I-It's in the kitchen!" Hikari then awaited his response from the goth. But after a few minutes, Hikari and Panty were having suspicions. Did Stocking stay up late? Or is it something more nefarious?
"Ready or not, here I come!" Panty barged into the room with a sharp kick. But upon entering, she and Hikari noticed ectoplasm splattered across the checkerboard flooring. They proceeded with caution, in case the ghost was still near. The trail of spectral goo led towards the windows, which were wide open. It was then when Hikari and Panty rushed to the balcony to get a full scope of the hellish storm: Ghosts and demons ran rampant, lightning struck, and most damning of all; there was a new tower between Daten City's twin buildings, similar to the infamous Hell's Gate.
"W-What the fuck!?" Panty stammered. "There's no goddamn way that Corset is back…"
"Corset? You mean that bondage-loving demon you and Stocking defeated long ago?"
Panty nodded and scowled at the scenery. "Looks like he's ready for round two. He must've sent a lackey and now Stocking's out for his blood."
"Yo, check it out!" Hikari noted, referring to the dimensional rift hanging just above the tower. "When you told me the story about how you got 're-virginized', you never mentioned anything about a crack in the sky!"
"That's 'cause we're dealing with an even greater evil. One who seeks to destroy the sanctity of Heaven and those who seek sanctuary." Garterbelt interjected; having materialized behind Panty and Hikari.
"Jesus! You almost gave me a heart attack!" The startled blonde gasped.
Hikari turned to the priest, head tilted. "Destroy Heaven, you say?"
Garter nodded. "Correct. As protectors of the light, you know what to do. Infiltrate that tower and exorcize the demon who lies within. Stocking must have gone on ahead, so it's your duty to follow suit and aid her!"
"Normally, I'd sit back and let Stocking do the dirty work, but this'll be a piece of cake now that I have a fucking dragon by my side! Isn't that right, Hikari?" Panty grinned.
"Hell yeah, bitch! We're gonna kick that demon back to the depths of Hell from whence it came!" Hikari whooped.
"Then what are we waiting for?! Grab Teruo and we can blow this popsicle stand!"
"Mnrgh… Did someone say my name…?" A groggy Teruo grumbled, rubbing his eye as he stood at the door.
Hikari rushed over to his sibling and grabbed his hand. "Look alive, brother! We got evil butt to kick! C'mon, this could be our chance to topple another one of Tetsuya's minions!"
"Wha–"
"We'll explain in the car, let's just fucking go!" Panty sprinted out the door, taking the Axews with her. When Garterbelt stumbled out, the three were already at the elevator.
"W-Wait, Hikari! There's one thing I forgot to mention! Heaven told me that this demon is made entirely of shadows! It very well could be–" But the doors had shut before he could even finish. Nevertheless, it was clear that the Kiryu brothers were marching towards their fate…
And so, our heroes raced towards the center of Daten City, speeding down the road with their trusty See-Through. For once, Hikari and Teruo rode shotgun, which unfortunately also meant having a front-row seat to the apocalypse before them: From the ground to the sky, demons and ghosts ran amok; many of which were notably Poke-ghosts, terrorizing the citizens of Daten City and demolishing whatever they pleased. Naturally, other Pokemon worked together against the marauders, using their abilities to protect the humans and less capable monsters. Hikari took notice of an Emboar punching the daylights out of ghosts using its fiery fists while a Bastiodon used its enormous, ironclad head as cover for rescuees. Teruo witnessed a Golurk evacuating citizens from the chaos. Panty glanced as a man filled demons with bullets while an Alakazam provided a barrier, firing psychic attacks of its own. Even when the sky was falling apart, man and monster were inseparable.
"Yeesh. This place is going to Hell in a handbasket. Ghosts, demons, and everything in between have crawled out of their dens." Panty remarked, clutching the wheel. "And Stocking… I swear, if they fuck over my lil' sis–"
"We'll knock their blocks off!" Hikari exclaimed. Panty glanced at Hikari and smirked. However, Teruo was left wondering: "You know, with how often you and Stocking squabble, I forget that you're actual siblings." He said.
"Stocking might be a gluttonous pig who thinks I should cut back on sex and booze, but we have lots in common! Just like how you geckos want to bring light back to Daten City and live a mon's life, Stockers and I are fallen angels who want an all-expenses paid trip back to Heaven! And what's a girl to do but live her life to the fullest while she still can?" Panty explained.
"That's siblings for ya. Even if I might not agree with Hikari's 'fast lane' lifestyle, I can't imagine being related to anyone else…"
"Who else can rein me in when I get in over my head? That Latias would've turned me into dead meat without you." Hikari agreed, softly smiling. Just then, another angel soared onto the scene. It was none other than Pit! "And here comes the cavalry!"
"Well if it isn't Hercu-lad, himself." Panty said.
"Palutena told me there was chaos brewing within the city, so I came soaring to the scene!" Pit warned and pointed at the rift in the sky, which has now doubled in size.
"Holy shit!" The Kiryu brothers exclaimed.
"If this ghost wants to get blasted this badly, we'll kick it into high gear!" Panty shouted, shifting the jeep's stick before she slammed the gas pedal. See-Through made haste, leaving a blazing trail in its wake. But what a little fire compared to a demonic uprising? As they approached the Dark Tower, ghosts and demons attempted to cease their advance. It started off easy with peasley poltergeists and low-level ghost 'mon, but what were mere mooks turned into hordes of monsters.
"They're pulling out all the stops!" Hikari commented, using electric claws to slash at the demons.
"With all these minions, you'd think we're heading towards the final boss! … Which could very well be the case." Teruo said, attacking with pulses of draconic energy.
"My trusty Palutena Blade shall make quick work of these fools! And to the dark lord who's waiting at the tower; I hope you're ready for a smorgasbord of justice!" Pit shouted at the top of his lungs, fighting ever-so-valiantly.
"Hey, don't forget me, fuckers!" Panty barked as she set the jeep on auto-pilot. She then leapt onto the hood and brought out her weapon, transforming her pistol into a rotary cannon to blow away the marauders. As the heroes were locked in runaway combat, Pit noticed a pod of peculiar monsters: Orange, octopus-like beings whose bodies mostly consisted of a singular eye.
"P-Palutena, are you seeing this?" Pit stammered, flabbergasted at the sight of a familiar foe.
"I'd recognize those bug-eyed critters anywhere. Those are Monoeyes!" Palutena gasped. But how could this be? Monoeyes were the footsoldiers of the Underworld Army back in Pits' and Palutena's world! World-hopping wasn't their strong suit. Unless… "That rift in the sky formed a bridge between here and our world! And if that's the case, we have more reason to vanquish the fiend behind these space-time anomalies!"
"R-Right." Pit nodded and peered towards the tower. "Looks like we're almost there! Just a few more miles and–"
CRASH!
All of a sudden, a mounted foe pounced onto the hood: A ghost Luxray ridden by a purple, red-eyed demon with skull and black crossbones for a head. The demon wildly swung its bone club! "A Skuttler!" Pit exclaimed.
"What the hell!? Get your filthy mitts off my ride, dipshit!" Panty snarled, firing at the enemy. BLAM! BLAM! The Luxray leapt and clawed at the angel with electrified claws. KER-ZAP! Panty was taken aback and instinctively held her injured face; leaving See-Through to swerve about. "Shit!" She quickly veered the jeep back on-course.
"Leave it to us!" With Hikari's reassurance, he and Teruo came at the Luxray with ferocity: A Dragon Claw and a Flame Burst respectively. GROAAARCKLE! The beast bellowed. The Skuttler commanded its steed to dodge and spring up once again, only this time they came down with a Wild Charge. With the electrified demons in sight, Hikari thought on his feet. "Pit! Can that sword do ranged attacks?"
Pit smirked and patted his golden weapon. "Does an angel have wings? I'll knock that Skuttler over while you take care of ol' saber-tooth!"
"Quick! It's coming right for us!" Teruo yelped as the terrifying tag-team reached point-blank range.
Pit flipped his sword and took aim. "Sayonara, Bone-brain!" VZHOOM! A direct hit! The Skuttler was thrown to the wayside, leaving the manic lynx to finish the job.
"I got this. Panty! Take the next exit to the Rock Foundation headquarters! And step on it!" Hikari commanded, reeling in before immediately striking Luxray with a Double-Dragon Claw! At the same time, Panty drifted into the highway exit; leaving a trail of skid marks and a severely-wounded ghost. At last, the demonic duo were slain.
After riding down the hellish highway, Hikari and the others had arrived at their destination. Looking up, the Rock Foundation HQ had a refurbishment: tendrils of obsidian wrapped around the skyscraper; tattooed with arcane engravings, and its apex had Greco-Roman architecture. If that wasn't enough, the tower exuded an oppressive atmosphere; foretelling a darkness the likes of which the Kiryus have never faced before. There was no turning back; it was now or never as the gang approached the entrance, coming across something peculiar.
"Wait a minute…" Panty picked up a strange, purple cat doll. "Isn't this Stocking's?" She wondered.
"What?!" Hikari rushed over and grabbed the doll. Upon inspection, the kitty's half-skull face was the signature of Stocking's Honekoneko. The Axew's heart dipped for a moment. "H-Hah. Stocking can't possibly have entered all alone! She must've dropped it, that's it! Y-Yeah!" Hikari couldn't shake off his anxiety. Where was Stocking? Sure, she was much more competent and skilled than her blonde bimbo of a sis, but in this hellscape who knows what troubles befall her!
"With or without Stocking, we have to march on." Teruo stated, taking Hikari and headed towards the entrance. "It's like you said; fear won't clear out this darkness. We must fight to the very end."
"R-Right! Whoever's at the top of this tower is the one who laid this curse upon us all and threatens to engulf the world in shadows. For the sake of everyone, we'll barge right in!" Hikari vowed.
"Besides…" Panty interjected, patting Hikari's head. "Knowing Stocking, she'll join us in no time. Us angels can sense malice from a mile away. Isn't that right, Pitty?" She playfully nudged the angel boy.
"I… Guess? It's an angel's job to protect the light from evildoers, after all. What kind of captain would I be if I didn't vanquish darkness?" Pit said.
"Well, then. Off we go!" Directed Hikari as the gang entered the monolith of scum and villainy…
Shockingly, the interior retained its modern aesthetic, with only several obsidian crystals penetrating the building. And with the exception of a few ghosts here and there, the place was vacant. "You'd think that the villain's lair would be teeming with baddies. Where the heck is everybody?" Pit wondered.
"Leave it to evil spirits to take advantage of the chaos outside. They're probably off to fulfill their weird quotas for Lucifer." Panty theorized as she approached an elevator. Click! … No power. "Damn it!" She sullenly turned to her team, pointing at the staircases. "We'll have to take the long way." Teruo groaned at the prospect, meanwhile Hikari and Pit looked rather confident.
"You're talkin' to the guy who's conquered the Lightning Chariot Base; a gauntlet that featured monsters and traps that'll make anyone's legs quiver! But not me, with these thighs, I can do anything!" Pit boasted.
"Well what are we waiting for?" Hikari grinned, already having scampered over to the stairs. He beckoned over his party and soon they made their ascent. But as the climb continued, the gang felt an ominous presence. Perhaps it was the looming darkness that befell Daten City, or that they were nearing the space-time rift, or maybe…
SHATTER!
Glass gave way to a horrifying beast: An amphiptere composed of shadows, its head split into two; resembling a hydra. It let out a trembling bellow and spewed fire at our heroes.
"Craaaaap!" Hikari and the others scrambled up the stairs. The monster followed suit and encircled the tower, swinging its hatchet-like 'heads' to demolish parts of the building.
SLASH!
Luckily, Hikari and the others jumped the gaps and kept racing to the top. SHANK! SHANK! SHANK! The dragon resorted to using its spear-like tail to try and skewer the angels. Hikari ducked an incoming attack and countered with an Electro Ball. It barely phased the beast. "What's with this thing!? It's like a two-winged armory!" Teruo exclaimed.
"We've truly entered the belly of the beast!" Hikari answered as Pit and Panty tried their own hand at warding off the monster. Just what was this creature of shadows? Could this be Tetsuya himself? Or another one of his lackeys? There was little time to ponder when the monster performed a full-on assault, manically spearing and slashing at the heroes. The twin heads took turns hacking away.
SLASH! SCHWING! SLASH! Shink! A head got itself stuck in a wall. Panty, cockily grinning, saw an opportunity and turned her pistol into a shotgun; aiming right for its eye.
KER-CHACK! BA-BOOM!
The monster recoiled and let out a painful screech. "Bullseye, motherfucker!" Panty whooped as everyone raced forward.
"Dang, that was tight!" Pit complimented.
"That's our Panty for ya! I think I see our destination up ahead!" Teruo shouted as the gang approached the exit, which was essentially a stone arch. And with the last of the staircase crumbling, Hikari and the others sprung onto the metal platform before heading off to face the dastardly fiend beyond the gate…
The team was met by harsh winds blowing midnight clouds, lightning crackled from the dimensional rift. Before the Kiryus was an imposing obsidian staircase, dotted by pillars. Their very souls were shaken by the impending darkness as they approached the first step. "N-No turning back." Teruo gulped.
"No matter what happens, we will give it our all!" Pit shouted.
"It's time to show that ghost what it means to mess with Hikari and the angels!" Panty exclaimed.
"This is it." Hikari stated. As they made their ascent, they took another look at the utter chaos in the streets. This has to be the work of a mastermind; a scoundrel who has no sense of morality, to disregard the lives of innocents. Step. Step. Step. The dark presence intensified. Ba-dump! Ba-thump! Ba-dump! Hearts quivered. But the heroes soldiered on. They noticed that the pillars were engraved with chain-like markings, with the highest columns donning red pearls as their centerpiece. There was little time to ponder as Hikari and his squad arrived at the summit. It was essentially a circular arena with spiked edges; its four corners marked by pillars. At the very center was Akihiro next to a beefy Darkrai. The midnight-colored Darkrai held a crimson chain to the rift!
Hikari's eyes widened. "That's him! That's the fucker who threw this city into darkness!" Before Hikari rushed in, he had noticed that another ghost accompanied the Darkrai. A ghost that looks vaguely familiar… It was a feminine spirit with red, flowing, striped hair. She had wings of a fallen angel, and even wore tattered angel garb with–
"Stockings!?" Panty exclaimed.
"I-Impossible! This has to be some sort of illusion so he can scramble our minds! No way can an angel be corrupted!" Hikari sputtered.
The Darkrai chuckled. "So we finally meet: Hikari and Teruo Kiryu." He then faced the heroes with his piercing gaze.
"Where's Stocking Anarchy!?"
"Why, you're looking at her, basking in the glory of darkness. But enough about her, it is time that I should introduce myself: I am Lord Tetsuya, master of darkness and warlock of shadows. For years, this city's been held back by Heaven's oppressive rule! In order for everyone to access the fullest extent of their power, they must abandon the crutch they call 'individuality' and give into chaos!"
"So you're the one who's been turning everyone into ghosts and causing disorder around Daten!" Teruo shouted.
"And you're the pests who quashed all my experiments! But your 'heroism' is futile now that I have completed the Red Chain! With it, I shall unleash my ultimate creation and free this land from Heaven's tyranny!"
"Not on our watch!" Pit shouted as the four sprang towards the warlock, but their advance was blocked by none other than the Demon Sisters; decked in their leather garb.
"Going somewhere~?" Scanty gibed, nudging her pistol to Panty's head. Her sister, Kneesocks, used her scythes to cut Pit's escape routes.
Kneesocks chuckled. "This is the last time you angels meddle in our schemes! The Age of Demons is upon us! Just look around: A glorious display of calamity and death as far as the eye can see. Do you honestly believe that the likes of you can stop Hell from taking its rightful place as the superior power?!"
"I've defeated the Underworld Army countless times! I won't even break a sweat with you, four-eyes!" Pit mocked.
"Four-eyes!? Hah! That's rich coming from the flightless angel! Why the Goddess of Light would keep a genetic dead-end as an admiral, I'll never understand." Kneesocks gave Pit a belittling smirk. "I believe it is time to showcase what Tetsuya's magic is capable of! Come! Fastener!" She then gave out a sharp, clean whistle.
FHWEEEEE!
The ground shook as an enormous, two-headed dragon made its entrance; the exact beast which assaulted the building itself!
SKREEEEEONK!
Panty gulped, everyone taken aback at the zipper insect's dramatic transformation. "You gotta be shitting me…"
"Behold! The blessings of Master Tetsuya!" Akihiro announced. Fastener bellowed again, the sheer force threatening to knock the angels over.
Hikari vigorously shook his head, trying to take his mind off 'Stocking'. "I-It's going to take more than a glow-up to stop us from taking back the light!"
Tetsuya cackled. His opponent insists on playing the 'cool guy', even in the face of utter annihilation? The sheer bravado of this Axew! "It is no wonder you bested my soldiers. But as your world is about to be sunken into the shadow abyss, I'm going to tell you everything." The warlock clenched his fist. "As Pokemon, we are creatures which possess the potential for infinite power. We are able to tame the ferocity of fire, the torrents of water, and even host entire ecosystems. It is we who bend the fabric of existence to our whim! But tell me, Hikari. Out of the denizens of Daten, how many take advantage of that potential?"
"... Only a dedicated few…" Hikari admitted.
"Correct! Instead, everyone wants to meddle in human affairs. We've grown complacent as monsters! Though that is not to say that humans are inferior. There are humans who use their natural gifts to further themselves as individuals. Now… If both races have the capacity to attain ultimate power; what could possibly hold them back?" Tetsuya eyed up Panty and Pit. "Ah-ha. 'Tis the Heavens that create complacency! 'Tis the Heavens which bind mortals with their 'divine rules'! 'Tis the Heavens vanquishes any hope of attaining our true POWER!" He ranted as he held his fist to the sky. "Chaos is the only solution to returning man and monster to their former glory! I've found that when an individual becomes a spirit, their talents are drawn to their absolute potential. With these super-charged soldiers at my disposal, I can attain my ultimate goal of overthrowing Heaven itself."
"Oh yeah!? You and what army, bub!?" Panty barked.
"Take a look." Tetsuya pointed towards the space-time rift. "My beloved creation: A shadow Pokemon. You might be familiar with it. It was one of the three Original Sons of Arceus before I conquered it! A being which embodies space itself!"
"Palkia…" Teruo muttered. "N-No! Wait, you can't–"
"It is too late, runt. Palkia will close the gap between Hell and Heaven, making way for demons to tear the gods asunder! With Palkia at my whim, once I take over Heaven, I will spread my influence far and wide! Any realm who dares stand in my way will be forced to crawl before their new Shadow King! But first I must snuff out the last of the light!" Tetsuya glared at the Kiryu siblings as he had let them acquire too much power in the name of Heaven. He should have accompanied Akihiro during that church raid so he'd have eliminated weeds before they had a chance to ingrain themselves into mighty trees.
"Bringing back 'mon to their full glory, are you kidding me!?" Teruo shouted. "From the sounds of it, you're a megalomaniac who's using that bullshit excuse to fulfill your tyrannical fantasies!" He argued.
Akihiro snarled. "How dareyou question Master Tetsuya's nobility?! When I was a lowly Pawniard, my lord took me under his wing. Training me until I was the most effective soldier. I became his right-hand man! Master has given me a reason to fight! As long as I stand, I shall fight for him and spread darkness wherever I can!"
"As a society of Pokemon, we have realized that there is more to life than bloodsports! By co-existing with humanity, we have advanced to heights one could only dream of! Unlike my brother, I strive to become a master chef! But thanks to him, I'll see that vision through!"
Akihiro scoffed. "Pathetic. Wasting your time on something so menial. There is no redemption for you, you're all slaves to Heaven!"
Still shocked; Hikari struggled to get over the goth lolita poltergeist. 'This has to be an illusion! It's gotta be!' He thought to himself. 'That ghost is part of Tetsuya's little mind game! I see what you're doing, you're–' The girl's eyes glared at him. Her cold stare pierced Hikari's soul, causing his muscles to lock up. The ghost gave him a crooked smile and drew her blade…
SCHWING!
"... I-Impossible…" Hikari shivered at the sight of the sword: A white-and-blue kanata. Also known as Stripes. "Tetsuya, you vile bastard! You got your filthy mitts on this pure, sweet angel and–"
"Realized my true potential?" Stocking interjected Hikari's rant. Even her voice was distorted and eerie. "Your heroics are nothing but a farce. A way in which you could satisfy your desire for self-importance. You baked me that pie so you could get with me! Face it, Hikari. Chivalry is just a vehicle for individuals to satiate their selfish fantasies, without regard for the collateral to others!"
"That's not true! Teruo and I marched our asses up that holy hill so that we can save this city from the plague that jacked-up warlockcreated! Sure, I have a crush on you and in an ideal world, I'd be a human! But I'm a Pokemon! I can look past my infatuation to realize how valuable of a friend you are! If it weren't for you and Panty, we'd have been consumed by the darkness and that would be the end of it! I don't know what kind of spell Tetsuya has cast on you, but for Arceus'; more importantly God's sake: Snap out of it!"
"Heh. I already have." Stocking launched herself upwards, unleashing a wave of darkness with her sword; demolishing a city block. She graciously fell back to Tetsuya, wrapping her arms around him. "Lord Tetsuya has given me strength beyond my wildest dreams. Panty wishes she was half as good as me~" She sassed.
"Strength, my ass! Being a servant of Hell only gets you breadcrumbs! I'll stick to my Heavenly gold, thank you very much." Panty barked back.
It was clear that Stocking had lost her way as a guardian angel. Tetsuya wasn't just another power-hungry spirit like Hikari presumed. Not only did Tetsuya terrorize the civilians of Daten City and corrupt Palkia; the deity of space, and made it bend to his twisted desires. He also polluted the heart and soul of Heaven's messengers; beings of pure light and all that was holy! Tetsuya had killed the angel Hikari knew and loved, and turned her into another one of his pawns. Outrage swelled within Hikari, such fury melting his frozen muscles as they began to tremble; fists clenched. Tears streamed down as the rage pierced his throat, but he wanted to say something; anything to get back at that shadow warlock!
Tetsuya softly chuckled and reveled in Hikari's misery. He petted Stocking's head, using the other claw to reach out to Hikari. "Don't collapse under your sorrow, Hikari Kiryu. Instead, use that burning passion to empower yourself! I see much potential in you. Come, embrace the remnants of darkness left in your heart. Only then shall your soul be free from divine punishment… As you will also reunite with your dearly beloved!"
"Yeah, join us, Hikari! There's always room for one more. You get to turn into a human and get some of this~" Stocking insisted, feeling up her own curves to seduce the Axew.
Hikari's internal emotions were a rolling thunderstorm; boiling with rage and disoriented with betrayal. There he was, finally at the endgame of his quest to save Daten City. The weight of the heavens themselves on his shoulders, an ally succumbing to the darkness, and now this?! Is this what it means to be a hero? Hikari felt himself being pulled by Tetsuya's offer. After all, living a life of sin is effortless! He'd have the power, the glory, the babe!
As he was about to grab Tetsuya's claw, reality struck! The key to how he endured arduous trials had clicked within him! Not only did Hikari desire to rid Daten City from the evils of Tetsuya, but he also wanted to prove to his companions: Teruo… The Anarchy Sisters… and everyone else in between, that he will not let them down. Together, they shall conquer the darkness and bring light and peace back to Daten! No matter the odds! With this reconciliation, Hikari smacked Tetsuya's hand and stood stall. "Listen here, you deranged warlord! As long as there's an inch of light, we'll put evildoers in their place! I'll show you what it means to unlock your full potential withoutlosing the sense of who you are! I, no, Teruo and I will bring balance back to this city and send all of you back to the depths of Hell!" Hikari boomed.
Tetsuya simply smirked; as expected of his brash nemesis. "Even if it means destroying your precious angel?" He mocked while caressing Stocking.
"We'll find a way to get her back, just you wait!"
Teruo cheered for his brother. "You're damn right! Haven't you forgotten that you're outnumbered two-to-one in the angel department?"
"ENOUGH!" Tetsuya snapped. "I must put an end to your madness and liberate every mortal from the reign of Heaven. Your obsession with angels will be your undoing!"
"Talk about the pot calling the kettle black! Because of you, chaos has run amok and destroyed the livelihoods of countless citizens! You call that liberation!?" Hikari ranted.
"You have sought comfort in the light's warmth since the beginning of time. For those who seek true glory, one must fully embrace the nature of the universe itself! The light is only a temporary escape from the infinite reality that is the frigid abyss. For in the end, everything will be swallowed in darkness."
Akihiro then stepped in. "Look at yourself, Hikari. Are you seriously letting your selfish sense of heroism tarnish Lord Tetsuya's chances of salvaging everybody from this wretched realm?! If you never went on to pursue a trite which mortals call 'relationships', you would've already been taken under my Master's wing! But instead you and your sibling wish to perish…" The bushido wickedly grinned, unsheathing his arm blades. "Very well."
Stocking giggled, spinning her katana as she came to Akihiro's aid. "Count me in, coach! I'm going to enjoy slicing Hikari into a million pieces!"
"May we, Master Tetsuya?" Akihiro begged, kneeling before his dark overlord.
Tetsuya gave his disciples a nod. "Allow me to set the stage. We wouldn't want any outsiders interfering, now would we?" He stated before casting a spell which created a void of shadow that enveloped the four combatants.
"What the hell!?" Teruo slurred.
"This is Master's specialty: Dark Void. It will send us to his Nightmare Realm where you will be disposed of. You're in our world now, pipsqueak." Akihiro chuckled.
"You son of a–" Hikari groaned right before all four were sucked into the abyss. And just like that; Teruo and Hikari were off to their final battle on the other side.
THUD!
Hikari and Teruo woke up in Tetsuya's Nightmare Realm. The place was hellish with a dreamy, dark-violet vortex above an obsidian and brimstone arena. The ground resembled painted glass, and even the 'sky' had fractures. At one end of the colosseum was a mighty throne, in which Tetsuya lay perched. At the other end: Akihiro and Stocking. Akihiro sharpened his blades, menacingly laughing that he can finally lay waste to those meddlesome Axews. "At long last, I can rip out the thorns embedded within Lord Tetsuya's side. I'm going to relish in your blood-curdling screams!" He snarled.
Hikari looked to Stocking, having saved one last ditch effort to get his angel back. "Stocking! I know you didn't mean those harsh things you said back there. I understand that you've only pretended to be evil in order to get close to the enemy, but now's the time to cut the act and help us defeat these bozos! Think about it! They can't call for back-up, so all we have to do is make them repent for their crimes against society and we'll be home free! Whaddya say?"
"Hah! The squirt thinks it's all a dream! You've truly outdone yourself, m'lord! Because of your corruption, Hikari's a rattled mess!" Akihiro boasted.
Teruo pinched his forehead and groaned. Sick of his brother's denial, Teruo then walked up to Hikari. "Teruo, see if you can–"
SLAP!
A blazed hand struck Hikari, leaving a mark on his face. "Hikari, snap the hell out of it!" Teruo barked. "Sorry to break it to ya, but Tetsuya's got Stocking in a death-grip! This isn't some elaborate scheme, she's been swallowed by darkness! If you ever want a chance to get her back, we'd have to beat the ghost out of her!"
"S-Since when did you start advocating for violence?!"
"Since I realized fighting is the only way we can free Stocking and the rest of Daten City from Tetsuya's nightmare! Heck, you're the one who taught me to stand up for myself! You seriously think I'm gonna stand here and bury yourself in a pit of denial when the entire world is at stake?! The truth will set you free, Hikari. Once you face reality, you can carve a path to victory!"
Hikari lowered his head. His journey had fanned his flames of ideals, but as a consequence, it had made him hard-headed. Hikari thought that he himself could salvage Stocking, the angel of his dreams. And now, hearing Teruo's sobering words had him chortling. "Srnk! BWAHAHAHA!" Hikari then sighed, turning to his sibling with a confident look. "Thank you, Teruo. I needed that."
"Our friends outside are cheering us on, I'm not going to let Tetsuya get the last laugh." Teruo softly smiled, patting Hikari's shoulder. "Let's kick some ghost butt, shall we?"
"Right on! I'll whup the darkness right outta Stocking!" Hikari exclaimed, cracking his electric knuckles. "Are you okay handling Akihiro and his goons?"
"Hikari, I'm a firestarter, remember? I should be able to cook that samurai lickety split!" Teruo boasted, blowing out an ember.
"Nyeheheh! I wouldn't be cocky if I were you!" Stocking shrieked right before enchanting the purple, heart-shaped centerpiece of her dress as it glowed. In mere moments, the magic spread throughout the arena!
Upon attempting another flame, Teruo only coughed up smoke. "Koff-koff! What happened to my ace-in-the-hole!?" He panicked.
"I evened the odds. As long as my heart shimmers, you will only spit ash! Just try to hit me!" Stocking mocked, unsheathing her second katana and went into a defensive stance, crossing Stripes I and II.
Hikari wriggled his fingers and saw he still had his sparks. "I'll put this fallen angel to rest, Teruo. Do you still have access to your dark powers, 'cause I certainly don't!"
Teruo concentrated but to no avail. "The angels have finally rubbed off on us. Oh well, I'm still a dragon with fearsome strength!"
"Knife-face was right, we are beyond redemption." Hikari quipped. "Now go give the general a thrashing of a lifetime!" He went after his target.
"For the Daten City!" Teruo cried, hyping himself up for the shadow showdown. Akihiro crossed his arms and sneered at the battle-ready Axew.
"If you're so eager to meet your demise, then have a taste of my new and improved soldiers!" Akihiro brought forth his poltergeist Pawniards. His army had grown since his run-in with Kenta. As the battlefield was Tetsuya's realm, the pawns teemed with a dark ferver. "Men… CHARGE!" The Pawniards made a headlong rush towards Teruo. One-by-one, each pounced toward their prey. Teruo managed to knock off a few minions with his draconic breath; even landing a couple Dragon Pulses.
FWOOOSH!
"Take that! If you couldn't beat me back when I was weak, what makes you think you'll defeat me now?" Teruo taunted, spewing draconic energy at his foes. The Pawniards stopped and looked at each other for a second before glaring at Teruo. Teruo's eyes darted as the pawns surrounded him. "W-Wait, hold on! I'm not used to solo matches against–Gah!" The horde of squires zerg rushed the Axew, scrambling and slashing at Teruo, leaving him no choice but to use melee combat. SLASH! Teruo landed decent blows against the army; despite dire straits.
As for Hikari, a fallen angel was barrelling towards him. Stocking swung Stripes I with utmost ferocity. CHINK! Hikari's axe-like tusks blocked the attack! Stocking smirked, taking advantage of Hikari's vulnerability as she struck him with Stripes II. SCHWING! The Axew was sent flying across the battlefield. After a hard landing, Hikari saw Stocking strutting towards him with a condescending leer.
"Is this truly what the defender of light is capable of? Bluster backed up by cheap tactics?! You're all bark and no bite, Hikari. If this is what it takes to defeat you, then your journey as a 'hero' is nothing more than a farce built up by Heaven." Stocking mocked.
"H-Hah! You're kidding me, right?" Hikari scoffed, getting back on his feet. "If I was running on bluster, then how would I be able to step up against dark forces? Remember when Teruo and I handled those snakes back at the hospital? You might not remember, but I fight for a brighter future. I fight for my friends and family…" Hikari began charging up electricity. "...And I sure as hell fight to stop Tetsuya from enacting his tyrannical rule!" KER-ZAP! Hikari unleashed a wicked thunderbolt. The electrocuted ghost nearly lost her footing before Hikari continued, "And don't go preaching about Heaven's tyranny, considering you've been their best soldiers until now! In fact, you and your sister were so obsessed with collecting Heaven Coins that you took us under your wing because of the riches we brought! Whether you like it or not, your dark potential will always be tainted by your servitude under God!"
Stocking stopped in her tracks. Hikari's jab had memories roiling within her. All those times she fought ghosts alongside her fellow angel. Even after being corrupted by Tetsuya, Stocking was a walking contradiction! She angrily clutched her swords and rushed towards Hikari, flailing about in hopes of dicing the Axew into 666 pieces!
WHOOSH! SLASH! SLICE!
Hikari took advantage of Stocking's blind rage and maneuvered his way closer for a counter-attack; striking his foe with electrified claws! Stocking was sent back several yards before grounding herself with her blades. She wiped the ectoplasm from her face and muttered. "You… I'm going to butcher you!" Stocking then snarled.
"Not if I drag you out of Hell, first!" Hikari retorted, slaying a stray Pawniard. Surprisingly, the rest of the squadron were in an uphill battle against Teruo. In addition to utilizing his draconic powers, Teruo had ingenuity on his side. He jumped over a pair of charging pawns, making them ram into each other. Teruo then found a detached head blade, subsequently using it to mow down the enemy! All the while Alihiro watched from afar, disappointed at his troops. How hard is it to kill just one Axew!? The Bisharp groaned and shook his head.
"Insects… It appears that I have to demonstrate how a true soldier makes a kill." And with his blades ready, Akihiro rushed in to aid his men.
Meanwhile, back in Daten City, the feud between angel and demon raged on. Panty shot out with Scanty, each using the stone pillars as cover. BLAM! POW! Bullets zipped through the battlefield. That left Pit to face off against the spectacled demoness; Kneesocks. Pit nimbly weaved around her vicious swings. The boy then went in for the attack!
SCHWING! CLANK!
Pit's divine blade clashed with Kneesocks' diabolical scythes. "I'll give you this, angel: You're more lithe than my former rival! But if you could humor me for a moment, why did you drag yourself into this mess?" Kneesocks smirked. "Let me guess: It's an angel's duty to snuff out any semblance of darkness?!"
"Hah! Guess they taught you well at demon school!" Pit sassed. "I'd be failing Lady Palutena if I took an extended vacation! Besides, there's no way Hikari and Teruo are gonna let you or your dark overlord destroy the lives of innocent people!" Pit proclaimed, knocking back Kneesocks.
Kneesocks let out a haughty guffaw. "Ohohoho! If you hadn't stuck your finger in Hikari's pie, your fickle goddess wouldn't be next on the chopping block after demons proclaim dominance! While my sister and I are living lavishly, Tetsuya would've already spread his chaos throughout every realm!" Kneesocks unleashed a couple energy waves from her blades.
"Not if I put an end to your schemes, first!" Pit shouted. Kneesocks stopped to smirk at the angel before beckoning the new-and-improved Fastener. The dragon descended upon its master, allowing Kneesocks to mount her steed.
"I admire your bravado, boy." Kneesocks began. "Rumors have it that you've emerged victorious against the likes of Medusa and Hades; monsters beyond the capability of those dreaded angel sisters!"
"Hah! You're on!" Pit shouted before he took to the skies. He fired at will at Fastener; what used to be the impudent gremlin who he scrambled after back at the casino. It was time to settle the score! Fastener bellowed and fired several shots at Pit, to which the angel dodge-rolled and dove in for a blow to the neck. However, he had to reel back as the second 'head' snapped at him. "Woah, careful there! You wouldn't want to eat me, I'm all skin and bones!" Pit quipped.
Kneesocks snickered at the boy. "If I hadn't heard the rumors of your bottomless appetite, I wouldn't have given you a second glance! Unlike my inferior, Stocking, you put calories to good use. But let's see if you can outlast this!" She snapped her fingers and commanded Fastener to flap his wings. The dragon flapped faster and faster until it had created a localized windstorm!
"Woah-woah-woaaah!" Pit flight pattern became disoriented, as not even Palutena's blessing could provide him strength to withstand these zephyrs.
Taking advantage of this opening, Kneesocks encircled Pit, sending a flurry of dark scythe blasts his way! Pit was knocked back by the attack. Kneesocks dove under the angel before having Fastener launch upwards so she can perform the final blow. Unfortunately, the winds had promptly dissipated, allowing Pit to strike back!
"MEDUSA'S GLARE!" Pit fired a charged shot at Fastener. BA-BLAM! As Kneesocks quickly found out, her mount had turned to stone!
"W-What. Have. You. Done!?" Kneesocks shrilled in horror. She couldn't believe it! All of that power given by Tetsuya, only to be undone by a plucky angel!? "What manners of sorcery are you capable of!?" She yelped as she felt herself and Fastener being pulled down to Earth.
"Oh you know, just one of Palutena's special powers." Pit nonchalantly answered. "With her help, I can do all sorts of things! She's my bread and butter and I'd be incomplete without her!"
"The only angels I've fought until now have been blithering whores who represent the worst in humanity! I-It's because of them that I still underestimated the likes of you! You may have claimed victory over this duel, but we demons will win the wa–aaaaaar!" Kneesocks bellowed right as she rode her now-oversized-gargoyle back to the tower's apex.
Craaaaaash! Crumble…
"Huzzah! That'll teach ya for messing with the best!" Pit whooped.
Panty and Scanty were unphased by the crash as they were locked in mortal combat. Bullets kept zipping and ricochetting as angel and demon maneuvered through the battlefield. Either gun woman knew if they wanted to deal some actual damage, they had to get up close and personal. Panty; the loose cannon that she was, sprinted out of hiding and made a headlong charge towards her rival. Scanty reciprocated and rushed towards Panty. PEW-PEW! Scanty shot at the angel's feet, forcing Panty to stop in her tracks! Her and Scanty were at a standoff. On-guard, they inched forward until their guns were at point-blank range. Bullets of sweat ran down their scuffed faces. Chests pounded. Hands shook. At the climax of the war between Heaven and Hell, there was not a chance either would back down.
Scanty wickedly grinned at Panty. "Don't tell me… huff… You intend to struggle to the bitter end. H-Heh! Typical pawn maneuver! Heaven's king has no moves left as Hell is landing their final checkmate! Accept your fate, Panty Anarchy!" The demon pushed her gun onto Panty's forehead. All it takes is the pull of a trigger and total victory will be her and Kneesocks'!
Panty smirked. "Hey-hey. Have you already forgotten? I'm a gamblin' bitch by heart!"
"Excuse me–" FWAP! Scanty was pistol whipped by Backlace right before her stomach faced a swift knee strike from Panty herself, knocking her to the ground. "Grrk…! You… koff! You…" Scanty seethed. "Why must you be so insolent?! For every instance Hell threatens to shake up the status quo, you angels come crawling out like roaches and foil everything!"
Panty chuckled, strutting towards her fallen opponent. "For a pair of fancy demons, ya sure are fuckin' thick, ya know that? For as many cool things humans have done, they're held back by their mortality. That is why they put their faith in angels to protect them from evil spirits and scumbags like you. I'd really hate it if you and Lord what's-his-face got their way. Then where else will I go to pick up hotties on a Friday night, eh?"
Scanty snarled and scrambled for her weapons, only for Panty to shoot them out of reach. "All you spout is your selfish, hedonistic desires! There's no tact to your combat! No grace in your mannerisms! You're just a holy vessel corrupted by the sins of humanity! Nothing but a harlot in God's clothing!"
"Protecting Daten City's a lucrative gig. Face it, bitch: Hikari and I are going to be the ones that'll put an end to your takeover and bring light back to this land. I've defeated that ginormous dick of a ghost way back when; I'll fucking curbstomp whatever's hiding in that rift!" Panty vowed, pointing her gun at the space-time rift.
Back in the Nightmare Dimension, Hikari went toe-to-toe with Stocking. The Axew kept up with Stocking's fierce swings; only to go in for the kill whenever he saw an opening. However, Stocking used her second sword to block his attempts. "Seems that melee combat is all you're good for! I'm going to finish this right here and now!" Stocking cackled as she leapt back a considerable distance. With her swords glowing, she clashed them together and began spinning on her toes. Whirling and whirling, she spread out arms and unleashed a flurry of energy blasts.
Not good! Hikari used electricity to scurry about the battlefield, weaving his way towards Stocking. As Hikari neared his target, an idea manifested itself! He started snapping his fingers until he could build up a charge. He then took aim, firing a jolt of electricity at Stocking's feet; throwing her off-balance! "Bingo!" But Hikari wasn't done yet as he charged power into his horn, firing a devastating lightning bolt!
KER-CRACKLE-ZAPT!
Hikari stopped to catch his breath. The tumbled-over goth was finally down for the count. And as a result, the heart emblem on her chest had cracked, undoing her spell. On the flipside, Teruo tussled with Akihiro; keeping distance while the Bisharp closed in. It was during this confrontation in which Teruo felt his inner flame reignite! The Axew stopped to face the fearsome samurai.
"It's about time you quit being a coward, 'cause here I come!" Akihiro shouted as he kept his momentum and went in for a sharp strike. "Hya–"
FWOOOSSSH!
Akihiro's arm was engulfed in flames! Now overcome with a burning sensation, the Bisharp swung and missed! Akihiro glanced at his fallen ally before giving Teruo a scornful glare. "Don't think you've won just because my partner was utterly useless! I'm the disciple of Lord Tetsuya and I will fight even if I'm reduced to ashes!'" He raged, uppercutting Teruo with a searing arm before roundhouse-kicking the Axew. POW! BAM! Akihiro continued to whale on Teruo. Flames spread throughout the Bisharp, burning brighter with fury. Hikari could only watch as his own body was worn down by lightning.
Even after a brutal beatdown, Teruo wiped the blood from his face as he stood before Akihiro; armor now dilapidated and melted from the heat. "Koff! Hikari… Would never back down… So neither will I! I'll end your reign of terror and prove to my big bro that I can fight!" Teruo vowed, his flames within roaring with passion.
Akihiro snarled, unsheathing his arm blades for one last hoorah! He rushed towards Teruo and screamed "I'll eviscerate your very soul!" Teruo planted his feet, focusing his willpower into his blaze. Akihiro swung and–
FWA-BOOOM!
Teruo unleashed a furious burst of fire! Time stopped for a moment. Smoke seeped from his tusks and his muscles felt scorched. He could only turn his head to assess the damage. What was left of Akihiro, the maniac who had reaped innocent lives in order to serve his dark lord, remained only a tattered samurai helmet and inflamed ectoplasm.
"T-Teruo…" Hikari gasped, gobsmacked at Teruo's show of force. 'That dude's come so far. It seems that yesterday he was still averse to combat.' He thought. Hikari's lips curled into a proud smile. But what's this?! Stocking's reverting to her old self! Her unconscious body jostled about until…
FWOOP!
Fluttering out was the Shuppet that possessed the poor angel! It glanced at Hikari and shuddered, overwhelmed by his strength. A cold, familiar voice entered the fray. "Farewell, Akihiro. Your dedication and contribution to my rise to power will be lauded by all demonkind. Truly, you were a disciple." Snap! The Shuppet was promptly locked in place by shadow magic. The spirit shrilled as its body was forcefully molded into a dark chain. "... Unlike this pitiful wench!"The chain then wrapped around Stocking and constricted her like a python. The angel was reeled in, landing in the possession of Lord Tetsuya. "Hikari! Teruo!" He cried out. "You've bested my finest warrior. However, as Overlord of Shadows, I proclaim that you are in a fruitless endeavor! If you still have reason left in that hard head, then forfeit! If you do so, I will return the angel and spare your lives." Tetsuya leered at Hikari and Teruo from his vantage point, knowing full-well that such tenacious brats have gone too far to back down. "Allow me to convince you…" The Darkrai pulled out the Red Chain. "Palkia! The time has come to cleave Heaven and lead darkness into a new golden age!" The Red Chain rattled and glowed, followed by a deep rumbling.
"What the hell!?" Hikari snapped, having hobbled over to his younger brother. "H-Hah! Way to show that you're on the ropes, Tetsuya!"
"Don't be so sure, boy!" Tetsuya exclaimed. Taking his hostage, he descended from his throne to face the Kiryus. Tetsuya then tossed Stocking aside like trash. "You and your brother have stepped into a mire of misfortune as you will witness the true power of the shadows! I will pour every ounce of power into demolishing you pests! And…" Tetsuya closed in, arms encircling the Axews before saying, "The first thing the angel will witness when she regains consciousness is her 'heroes' being ravaged by darkness."
Shivers ran down Hikari and Teruo. "L-Like that's enough to stop us from beating the snot out of you, you tyrant!" Teruo claimed.
Tetsuya chuckled and stood back up, hands behind his back. "Ahaha! We'll see about that! As we speak, my greatest creation is making its way into Daten City!"
"Panty and Pit… Surely they'll find a way to make it through…" Hikari muttered to himself.
CRACKLE! CRUMBLE!
The dark hurricane intensified as the rift in Daten City finally gave way, bits and pieces of the sky falling upon Panty and Pit. THUMP! THUMP! SHATTER! Palkia had busted its way through, letting out a thunderous cry!
GROO-SKREEEOOONK!
Tetsuya's creation was a marvel to behold: The monster was pitch purple, donning a spiky mohawk and a pair of wings which resembled that of Giratina's!
"Jesus fuckin' Christ! It's Satan!" Panty exclaimed, dumbfounded by the behemoth.
"That's Tetsuya's ultimate creation?!" Pit sputtered. As the angels looked on in terror, they recieved a message from Palutena.
"That's Palkia, one of the original gods of creation who rules over space itself. No doubt he took a note from Hades and used souls to swallow Palkia's heart in darkness! With such astronomical power at his disposal, if that thing reaches Heaven and Skyworld, it's curtains for everyone!" Palutena explained.
"T-Then how do you suppose we stop it?! If Palkia is a god of creation, we might as well be seen as ants!"
"If you buy me some time, I'll search for any potential weak points. Just don't let it rip a hole into Heaven!"
"R-Roger that!" Pit said. His partner, on the other hand, stood trembling before the cosmic threat. Sure, there was the fiasco with The Other Gods; the supposed 'Ultimate Ghost'. However, it was nothing more than a glorified phallus ridden by a bondage-loving madman compared to the almighty deity of space at the command of a dark warlock. Without Stocking, Panty can't combine their powers and form their ultimate weapon! Nevertheless, it was her duty as an angel to serve Heaven so she clutched her pistol and shot at Palkia.
BLAM! BLAM!
The bullets had little effect. But it caught the attention of Palkia, which peered at the angels below. Overcome by its instincts to destroy any semblance of the heavens, it descended upon the heroes and crashed onto the arena, which nearly caused the tower to collapse. The monster loomed over Panty and Pit, teeming with shadow power. The fate of Daten City, no, the heavens themselves, rests upon four heroes across two dimensions. Will Panty and Pit distract Palkia long enough to gain the upper hand? Will Hikari and Teruo put an end to Tetsuya's madness? Only ambition will decide.
To be continued…
