Chapter 5
Axel groggily got back into his fight stance, with his vision continuing to blur. He must have been hit pretty hard from Plinto's last shot. Plinto suddenly charged at him again and began pummeling him with his large fist. Axel seemed helpless as blow after blow hit his face. Gohei and Tyla cringed as they watched on. Plinto then back handed him, causing him to skid across the ground. He laid there, trying to get up. His face was swollen as well. Blood dripped from his mouth as he gasped for air. Plinto slowly walked over to him and picked him up by his shirt.
Plinto: I see. I see. I figured you would put up more of a fight. Well, I am a very busy man, so I must end this now.
Axel: My…master always told me…never to under…estimate my opponent. You're…about to see why he was right!
An orange aura suddenly began to surround Axel. He then kicked himself free from Plinto and flipped back. He then charged towards his foe and threw a punch. It nailed Plinto in the face and sent him flying back. Axel then held out his hand and fired a yellow blast towards the large man. It seemed to crash into him as there was an explosion. Plinto landed on the ground on one knee. His armor had been cracked and blood ran down his mouth. He wiped it off and seemed a bit surprised. The orange aura around Axel died down as he caught his breath. Plinto signaled to one of his men and they handed him a new scouter. He securely attached it to his face and pushed a button. The device began to beep for a few moments before a final beep sounded.
Plinto: His power level is still only nine-thousand. So, where did that burst of strength come from?
Axel: *suddenly* Ryu Ken Max!
The orange aura suddenly appeared around him again and Plinto's scouter suddenly went off.
Plinto: What's this?! His power level suddenly shot up to 18,000?!
Axel put his hands together and orange electricity began to crackle around them. The fiery, orange aura around him began to intensify as the ground under him began to crumble. Gohei's eyes widened as he watched on. Axel continued to scream with power, as an orange blast began to form in his palms. Plinto's scouter continued to beep.
Plinto: What in the…his power level is still rising?! It's over 21,000 now!
Axel: *thinking* Sorry Master. I know you told me not to use the Ryu Ken Max, but this is an emergency. Please forgive me.
The blast was nearly as big as he was now, as the entire area began to shake. Plinto continued to watch on.
Axel: Ryuho Cannon Max!
The giant blast erupted from his hands and headed towards Plinto. The large man put his arms out to shield himself, as the blast suddenly flew into him. It was so big that it accidentally killed the soldiers that were unfortunate enough to be in the way. The blast then destroyed the giant spaceship sitting in the wastelands. It also obliterated half of the area. By the time it was over, there was a giant trail sitting in from of Axel. He fell to one knee while breathing heavily. He looked out to see no one in sight. Gohei and Tyla suddenly ran over to him.
Tyla: Oh my God! Are you alright?!
Gohei: Damn! That was one big ass orange-thingy you shot at that guy! There's no way he's in one piece!
Axel: *breathing heavily* I wouldn't say…that. He's not dead yet.
Gohei: What? He must have hit you too hard.
Axel: I'll admit that. Listen. He'll be back in a few moments and I used up all of my energy in that last attack. The two of you need to get out of here.
Tyla: B-But, what about you Mister Axel?
Axel: I'll be alright. But that's not important right now. Gohei, you need to fly her away from here.
Gohei: W-Well, if you say so.
Gohei picked up Tyla and began to fly away. As they left, they continued to look back towards Axel, who only smiled. Soon, they were out of sight. Axel turned his head towards a large power he sensed. Someone suddenly floated to the ground. It was Plinto. His armor had been completely destroyed and only his black body suit was left. Some of his hair seemed to be singed off, but otherwise, he was fine. Axel wasn't surprised and had a feeling this could happen. Plinto began to clap his hands suddenly.
Plinto: I see. I see. Very good. I've got to ask you before I kill you. What was that orange aura and power up you did?
Axel: I see. You're curious. I guess it's alright to tell you. You see, that technique can temporarily increase my power, but it drains all of my energy after I'm done. It was a technique taught to me by my Master, although, he did warn me never to use it. I can see why now. I guess you'll…be wanting to finish me off now.
Plinto: Yes. I suppose I should. I see. I see. I'll have to fill out quite a lot of paperwork for the ship and all these soldiers.
Suddenly, a very small blast of blue energy hit Plinto in the back. He didn't even flinch. He turned around to see Gohei flying in the air. His hands were together and smoking.
Gohei: Oh snap! So that's how you do that energy stuff!
Axel: I thought I told you to run!
Gohei: Heh! Sorry bub. I don't take orders too well. Don't worry, I dropped Tyla off somewhere and decided to come back and help you!
Axel: There's nothing you can do here! You'll only get yourself killed!
Gohei: Tch. This brute can't kill me.
He landed on the ground with a grin on his face. Plinto turned to him and stared him up and down.
Plinto: I see. I see. I don't have my scouter, but I can tell that you're weak.
Gohei: Hey! Don't underestimate me! I'll knock your ass flat on the ground!
Axel: *thinking* Damn! I'd stop him, but…I can't even move right now!
Gohei: Come on then! Give me your best shot sucka!
Plinto suddenly punched him in the face, sending him flying back. He skidded against the ground a few times before coming to a stop. He then slowly sat up. Plinto appeared in front of him and kicked him back into the wall of a mountain. He plopped to the ground and groaned. Axel got to his feet, but fell flat on his back. He was in way to much pain to move.
Axel: Ugh! Why won't this body move?!
Gohei wasn't moving anymore. Plinto walked over to him and picked him up by his shirt. For some reason, Gohei was laughing, even with his bruised up face. He coughed up some blood and gasped for air.
Gohei: I-Is that all y-you got?! Come on! I-I can…take some more!
Plinto: I see. I see. You're a glutton for punishment aren't you. Are you that young man's brother or something? You both seem to love being beat.
Gohei: I don't know…what you're talking a-about, y-you…punk! W-Wait until my I can feel my arms a-again!
Plinto: I see. Well, I think it's about time I ended this.
Axel suddenly charged at Plinto and began throwing a flurry of punches at his back. The large man didn't even flinch. Plinto suddenly swatted Axel back a few feet. He groaned and laid on the ground. He then turned back to Gohei, who spit in his face. He wiped it off with his other hand as Gohei snickered.
Gohei: E-Eat…that! W-Wait until…he g-gets up! He's gonna kick…your…a-ass!
Plinto: Both of you are beginning to annoy me. Even we Brutians have our limits. I think its about time I ended this. I'll finish you off first.
Gohei: Oh yeah! Do your worst!
Plinto suddenly fired a red blast right through Gohei's chest. The boy had a blank look on his face as he hit the ground. There was a small hole on the left side of his chest as he laid motionlessly on the ground. Axel saw the whole thing and was speechless. Plinto shook his head.
Plinto: Well, you asked for it.
Axel: H-How could you…he was a child!
Plinto: I see. Well, he should have known better to stay off the battlefield.
Axel: How is that an excuse! You…!
The ground below Axel began to shake. Plinto looked around, obviously confused at what was happening. A fiery, golden aura suddenly began to surround Axel. He yelled with power, as his hair flashed from gold to black. The ground began to break all around them. Axel's muscles began to bulge and his hair stood on end. His eyes turned green and his hair turned gold. Whatever was happening was finally done. Axel grit his teeth and glared at Plinto, who only stood speechless.
Axel: I'll make you pay for what you've done!
Plinto: For once, I don't see. What in the world are you?! Certainly you couldn't be a…
Axel: You're a dead man!
Axel slowly began to walk towards Plinto, who was a bit nervous for some reason. As Axel approached him, he threw a huge punch. Axel vanished as it was about to hit him and the punch only smashed the ground below. A voice suddenly came from behind Plinto.
Axel: What's the matter? You've gotten so slow all of a sudden!
Plinto quickly turned and threw a back hand, but Axel easily caught it with his hand. He then began to squeeze it tightly, causing Plinto to scream in pain and even fall to his knees. He quickly broke free and flew back, rubbing his hand. Axel only stood, continuing to glare at him.
Plinto: You are powerful. I have no other choice but to use my full power.
Axel: Come on then! I'll crush you while you're at your full power!
A red aura began to surround Plinto as he began to power up. Axel only stood, waiting for his opponents true power. Suddenly, the aura around Plinto began to shrink until it covered every part of his body. A large gust of wind burst from his body. Axel stood undaunted.
Plinto: Well now, it's been awhile since I've had to use this technique. Basically, it compresses all my ki around my body, further increasing my sturdy defense. I don't know what transformation you just did, but you have lost now that I've been forced to do this.
Axel: Talk is cheap! Come on then!
The two dashed towards each other and both threw a punch. There was a giant shockwave as their attacks connected. The entire area began to shake. Axel suddenly vanished, reappeared behind Plinto, and threw a kick towards the back of his head. The giant didn't budge and inch and grabbed Axel leg. He attempted to throw him, but he vanished out of his grasp. Axel reappeared a few feet away.
Plinto: I see. I see. You are fast.
Axel: Enough talking! You're going to pay for hurting Gohei!
Plinto: I see. Like I said before, you won't be able to get past my defense.
Axel suddenly put his palms together and an even bigger, red blast began to form that was even larger than the last one. Plinto quickly flew back a good distance and started charging a blast of his own. The two suddenly fired their attacks and they crashed into each other. The entire area lit up with a flash as the two beams began to push against each other. Plinto groaned as he was having trouble keeping his attack up against the might of Axel's. Suddenly, a blue blast hit Plinto in the back, distracting him for a moment. Gohei was flying above him with his hands smoking. He then fell to the ground, unconscious. Axel took the chance and added some punch to his attack. His beam began to overtake Plinto's and then slammed into him. He screamed, as he was then obliterated by the blast. The entire area exploded from the blast. Rubble began crashing towards the ground as a dust storm began spawned up. The mountainous area looked like a war zone. After a few moments, everything settled down.
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