Fun holiday for me, and I hope sincerely that everyone enjoyed theirs. So, for the New Year I present you a new chapter, enjoy. That's an order.
Heart of Darkness...Rumble
Aerrow and his friends stared at the horrifying sight in front of them. The hallway was packed with at least twenty Talons, all of them were brandishing staff weapons. At the head of the group was none other than The Dark Ace himself, a small smile spreading across his face. "Hello Aerrow." He said as he began to raise his sword. A hint of light gleamed off the edge of the very sharp blade catching Aerrow in the eye.
Wait, Aerrow thought quickly as he began shaking off the shock and taking in the situation. That's just a normal sword. Quickly glancing at the other Talons and their staffs he noticed none of them had crystals, they were just normal weapons. Quickly, before Dark Ace began his lunge, Aerow grabbed the door and quickly slammed the hatch shut, engaging the lock. Aerrow could hear the sounds of Dark Ace cursing on the other side of the door, which brought a smal smile to his face.
"Dude," Finn began, panic seeping into his voice. " we are so boned."
Aerrow began looking around the room,searching for any other means of exit. Loud banging noises began erupting from the locked door. Aerrow wasn't sure just how strong the door was, but the bending of the locking bar with every BANG of the door told him he didn't have long. The only thing he could see was a small vent on the far side of the room, to small for any of them. But not Radaar, Aerrow thought to himself as he looked over to his small, nervous and furried companion.
"Junko!" Aerrow yelled looking over at Junko who was currently helping keep Finn calm. "I need you to rip that vent out." Aerrow said as he pointed over to the vent.
Junko quickly hurried over to the vent and, with a small grunt, ripped the grate covering it free of the wall. "Hate to point out the obvious here Aerrow, but there's no way we're all fitting in there."
"I know Junko, but trust me, I have a plan." Aerrow quickly scooped up Radaar and took him over to the vent. Aerrow quickly placed the small Storm Hawk in the vent. Radaar looked at Aerrow, letting out a worried chirp. "It'll be okay buddy. I just need you to hide until the noise dies down then come find us." Aerrow quickly replaced the vent's grating over the opening. "Now go!"
Radaar only looked up at Aerrow, letting out a deviant chirp.
"Just go, now!" With this, though showing muh reluctance, Radaar disappeared into the shadows of the ventilation ducts.
Finn spoke up, tring to keep his voice above the noise of he banging. "Great for him, but what about us?"
Aerrow kept his attention on the door, the lock didn't have much longer. "We get captured."
Both Junko and Finn exchanged worried looks. Finn was more worried now tha before. "Care to run hat by me one more time?"
Aerrow kept his calm as he explained himself, the constant banging of the door reminding him of how little time was left. "We have no weapons and no way out. We're trapped..."
"Again." Finn interrupted.
"Yes, Finn, again." Aerrow continued. "Their are more of them then us, they have weapons and Dark Ace is with them. We just don't stand a chance." Aerrow finished flatly.
"Great confidence booster there O' Fearless Leader." Finn said, more sarcastically then as necessary. "So we just give up and get taken captive. Grea plan"
Aerrow let a smile cross his face, and then popped his knuckles. "Who said anything about just giving up. I plan to make those Talons work for it." Aerrow let out a deep breath, taking a ready stance as he did so.
Finn let a small smile cross his face. "I guess that's not to bad a plan. Right Junko?" He said as he pat his much larger friend on the shoulder.
"As my aunt always said, make them yodel for their share." Junko said, a small chuckle escaping his mouth as he bought up his fists.
"Exactly." Aerrow said, a surge of energy went up his spine from the feeling of having his friends next to him, ready for anything. "And think it goes without saying, dibs on Dark Ace."
"All yours." Finn said as he cracked his own knuckles, a small wince appearing on his face. "Wish I had a crossbow, punching is really gonna hurt my fingers and mess up my guitar playing."
"Can't get any worse." Junko said in his usual carefree tone.
A small laugh was shared between the three of them, the sound of which only drowne out by the banging of the door. Aerrowlooked at the lock, Two more hits. BANG. One. BANG.
"NOW!" Aerrow yelled as one last bang on the door popped it open. Talons began pouring into the room, staffs at the ready. Dark Ace was at the head of the pack, sword poised for a swing at Aerrow's head. Aerrow quickly closed the distance between the two of them, raising his arm to guard against Dark Ace's swing. He quickly caught Ace's wrist while still in mid-swing, and still using his momentum, brought up his fist to plow into Dark Ace's face. But, Dark Ace quickly countered by grabbing Aerrow's fist and, using his only option as both hands were occupied, headbutted Aerrow. Ace's forehead guard caught Aerrow just above his right eye, causing him to see a quick flash of stars across his vision.
He stumbled back, releasing his grip on Ace's sword arm. He regained his vision just in time to see Dark Ace lunging at him again. Aerrow knew didn't have time to block, instead he ducked under Ace's swing and grabbed him around the waist, forcing them both to the ground. The force of hitting the ground forced the sword from Ace's grip, he yelled a curse as it slid across the floor. The two of them rolled on the floor, exchanging body blows and grabbing at each other, each trying to get a firm grip on the other.
Around them, chaos filled the room. Finn was dodging as best he could as several Talons took swings at him with their staffs. He occasionally managed to hit one of them with a quick jab. But, more blows were being landed on him with every second, fatigue was beginning to set in. Junko was busy handling the remaining Talons who were all trying to dog-pile on him while a few were swiping at his knees with their staffs.
With a loud roar, Junko grabbed one of his attackers and threw him at Dark Ace, who was currently on top of Aerrow getting ready to deliver a heavy blow to his face. Dark Ace was knocked and sent rolling off of Aerrow. Unfortunately, he was sent rolling in the same direction as where his sword had slid. Ace quickly recovered his sword and regained his footing. Taking in his surroundings, Ace moved over to Finn, grabbing him by the shoulder and applying pressure to nerve bundle just at the base of the neck. Finn cringed in pain and collapsed to his knees. Ace placed his sword to Finn's neck then turned his head to Aerrow. "I don't think I need to say anything here now do I?" Ace said, his mouth forming a sneer after he spoke.
Aerrow Just looked at Ace and said nothing. He simply went to his knees and raised his hands behind his head. Junko collapsed on the ground behind him as the Talons that had been attacking Finn moved to subdue the wallop. Dark Ace nodded to one of the Talons behind Aerrow, the Talon's staff quickly swung down across the side of Aerrow's head.
The darkness surrounded Aerrow's sight as he began fading out. The last thing he heard before completely being enveloped by the dark was Dark Ace.
"You don't get to die yet, that would ruin the fun later." A small dark laugh echoed into Aerrow's mind as he completely lost consciousness.
A small chapter with more to come shortly, looking forward to your reviews.