Chapter 9: When Giants Duel

"So the warhead vanished. But what of Ferham?" Ace asked.

"She fell off the edge of her post and vanished from falling downwards." Spectra said.

Just then the alarm went off as Nana quickly typed on the computer.

"We have an intruder in the transport bay!" Nana said.

"It's Scarface, he must be attacking Central Tower!" Hope said.

"Good luck everyone, and be careful." Anna said.

"We got this." Connor said.

"Hold it right there, scene stealer...I don't think we'll need to march out there wild." Jexi said smiling.

Scarface and his soldiers were soon going wild outside.

"Hmm? Who's there?" Scarface demanded.

"Well….isn't this a warm welcome. We just got here and you're trashing the temporary base. Not very hospitable of you." A voice said as approaching Scarface was Zoro.

"The Pirate Hunter, Roronoa Zoro, I presume?" Scarface asked.

"So you know me. Can't say I know you, or that I care." Zoro said drawing his swords.

"Very well then. I am Scarface, a Cadre of the Rebellion Army, and Lord Epsilon's Right hand man." Scarface said drawing a dual blade javelin. "If you so wish to fight me, know that when this is over, your 320 million bounty shall belong to us!"

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Warning! Warning! Warning!

"Show me the extent of your power." Scarface said.

"Tell you what. On the way, we've dealt with idiots of the Coalition so...I'll just beat you with one sword." Zoro said drawing his black sword Shusui.

"Hah, I welcome that challenge!" Scarface said charging.

"One Sword Style….Death Lion Song!" Zoro said swinging his sword after quickly unsheathing it. Scarface remained motionless till it was revealed he was cut in half.

"Gh… unbelievable…" Scarface said. "Long live...the Rebellion Army." He said before passing out.

"Ugh. Idiots like that...they don't live long but they're honorable...I respect that." Zoro said as he and the other nine entered the building.

"Welcome back." Anna said as Zoro and the nine members entered the hub.

"Nice to see you return." Jexi said.

"Good to be back. Honestly, that Coalition place sucked." Gajeel said. "Nothing but idiots going around doing dumb stuff."

"How were Rainbow and Jesse?" Ace asked.

"They're fine. We've told Jesse not to leak any info to Rainbow." Knuckles said.

"We know her well. If she knew something as large as the titans were loose, she'd no doubt try and get in on the action." Vector said.

"At least they're alright." Ace said.

"And as insurance they don't leak the info." Law said holding a heart in a clear box as it beat.

"Is that a heart?" Simon asked with a pale face.

"Marcus's heart to be exact. I took it from him when he slept. Insurance. If we even see Rainbow rushing into a titan battle...I'll slice it in two." Law said.

"Th-there's no need for that. I'm sure Jesse has enough sense to keep her in line." David said.

"I'm still keeping this just to be sure." Law said.

"So, what do we do now since Zoro sliced Scarface in half?" Toma asked.

"Scarface retreated with his last will, and I managed to find the location of where he retreated to, Epsilon is there as well." Anna said as she pulled up the monitor. "They're at the Grave Ruins Base. This is the final battle everyone. Good luck...and be careful."

"We will." Hope said as they warped to Grave Ruins Base.

"It's so hard to believe Scarface is was still functioning." Axl said.

"They're probably getting desperate after the damage we caused to the army." Ace said. "So...are we all ready for this?"

"Locked and Loaded, and ready to shoot somethin." Connor said.

"I'm all set, what are we waiting for?" Hope asked.

"Let's do this!" Ace called as they entered the base.

The group made their way up the tower and finally reached an open area where they saw Epsilon waiting for them.

"Epsilon!" Zero called out putting a hand near his saber.

"It's game over! For your plans and your rebellion!" X said as he pointed his buster at him.

"What will it take for you people to understand our ideals? Ideals worth dying for. Scarface knew that before the swordsman cleaved him in two." Epsilon said.

"So that really was Scarface…" Hope said.

"He seemed an honorable fighter. In the end, he used the last of his strength to try and reach home." Zoro said.

"But I will not run from this fight. I will fight for the ideals of all Reploids! Prepare yourselves, Maverick Hunters, and Hero Alliance!" Epsilon said before he tossed his cloak, showing his real body.

"Everyone...I'm getting tons of readings of Supra-Force Metal coming from Epsilon's body. It's off the charts!" Mari said.

"Fine then. We're just gonna have to hit him harder!" Hope said. "Here we come, Epsilon!"

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(MMXCM-Epsilon 2nd Movement)

"Kneel before the mighty Epsilon!" Epsilon said.

"Get it through your processors. We're heroes!" Connor said. "And we don't bow to anybody!" He said firing consecutive elemental shots from his revolvers.

"You're just a Maverick so quit it with the All High and Mighty persona." Ace said. "Beast! Sword Rain: Omega! Blazing Tempest!" He yelled as he dealt three artes in a row.

"This is nothing!" Epsilon said charging up. "Nova Impact!" He called firing powerful shots that kept Ace and Connor back.

"Geez, this guy's a whole ton of tough…" Connor said. "Vera, what're his weaknesses?"

"No weaknesses, but no resistances either." Vera said.

"In other words, we'll need to go all out." David said.

"Skyler, can you do that… thing where you make a big lady outta wind?" Connor asked. "We need to hit this guy with all we've got."

Skyler frowned as she waved her hand as Connor was smashed against the wall.

"You are worse than Hope." She said.

"Note to self, don't make demands with Skyler." David said.

"It was only a suggestion." Connor said weakly.

"A really bad one, considering." Sectonia said.

"Nether the less...I must be rid of this degenerate." Skyler said as she rose an arm. "Ultimate Color Fighting Secret Art!" she said as behind her appeared a goddess made of wind as she held a large spear. "Wind Goddess's….Wind Slicing Spear!" she said as the goddess tossed the spear into Epsilon piercing right through him.

"But that's a big lady right…" Connor started before he was kicked in the gut by Skyler.

"She is no big lady. She is a goddess and refer to her as such." Skyler said glaring at him.

"Okay… she's a goddess… And it was only a suggestion… ow…" Connor said before being knocked out with a kick.

"Lesson learned. I'll never ask anything of her ever again." Hope said as X approached Epsilon.

"Why?! Why create something as dangerous as the Supra-Force Metal missile?!" X demanded.

"For power. Without it, our ideals are ignored." Epsilon said.

"What?! There must be a better way…" X started before Epsilon stood up.

"No way! He took Skyler's secret art and he's STILL standing?!" Bianca asked in shock.

"As long as I'm in operation, I will…' Epsilon started before Hope punched him.

"Pour it on him!" Hope called.

Everyone unleashed their respective attacks onto Epsilon. As the smoke cleared, the only thing that remained was a metal ore.

"Is it...over?" Spade asked as he hefted Connor up and put his arm around his neck.

"Yeah… we're done here." Hope said.

"I picked up the vibrations of Supra-Force Metal here." A voice said as Colonel Redips approached.

"Colonel Redips!" X said grabbing the Supra Force Metal. "Here, Colonel. Epsilon had it, but we retrieved it." He said giving it to Redips.

"You have done well. You all should be commended." Redips said as he saluted before leaving as the Leaders looked at each other.

Chapter End