Just so people know, this takes place on the same timeline as my main Kid Icarus stories. This tale occurs sometime between Second Helpings and Second Thought. Hope that helps.
I don't want a lawsuit on my hands, so please don't take me to court. And if you must, I'm warning you: Phoenix Wright is my attorney.
Chapter 2
"So this place is called Skyworld then?" the Doctor inquired. "Seems like a fitting name."
"It's better than what it used to be called- Angel Land. Seriously. Lady Palutena wasn't all that creative back then," Pit sighs.
"She still isn't," Rose mumbles under her breath. She then runs up to the Time Lord and motions for him to lean down as they walk. She whispers in his ear. "Doctor, I studied both Roman and Greek mythology, and there's no goddess named Palutena in either of them."
The man shrugs. "Maybe it's a different planet in the future that humans have populated?"
"No, that's Earth down below," Rose points out. "Look, you can see Africa and Europe."
"Huh. So it is. Perhaps it's a parallel version of Earth, like the one with the Cybermen."
Suddenly, the pair crash into a pair of wings. "It's rude to exclude, you know," Pit pouts. "Wait, did I just say that? I sound like Thanatos..." The angel shudders.
"Pit, explain these enemies to me. What do they look like?" the Doctor asks.
The young boy obliges. "Well, they're tall, and kinda fat, and outer spacey. Oh, and round."
Rose rolls her eyes. "That narrows it down."
Pit sticks out his tongue. "Dark Pit went out on a scouting mission. Maybe he found something out."
"Dark Pit? Are you serious?" the Doctor guffaws.
"... Yeah, he's serious," says a new, lower voice.
"Hey Dark Pit!" the white angel calls cheerily.
"What do you want, replica?" growls the contrasted version of the plucky hero.
"Oh my God... that's Pit... but it's evil..." Rose gasps.
"Oh no, he's not evil. He's just misunderstood," Pit volunteers.
Dark Pit slaps his twin. "Focus, Pitstain. Viridi's on her way over. Apparently Phosphora was able to kill one. They're bringing it over so we can exam it."
"Vi- Viridi's coming?" the light angel gulps. "She does know this is dangerous, right?" A slight reddish tinge appears in the boy's cheeks.
Pittoo glares in response. "She can deal with you, and I bet you're more dangerous than those creatures." He glances over at the two newcomers. "Who are they?"
"I'm the Doctor. This is Rose," the Doctor offers. "We came to help."
"Yeah. The Doctor knows a lot about aliens. Maybe he'll know what we're up against," Pit adds.
"Hmm. Well, fine. Just don't drag me down." And with that, Dark Pit stalks away.
Rose huffs. "Charming fellow."
But Pit seems unperturbed. "Hey Doctor, have you ever heard of a species called the Aurum?"
"The Aurum? I haven't heard that name in centuries! I heard they went extinct after trying to attack a small, undeveloped planet. Apparently they were killed off by nothing more than a kid and the Human Torch."
Pit blanches. "Heh... what a story..."
The Doctor looks down at the winged child. "Why do you ask?"
"Oh, no reason..."
The trio reach the main temple. Rose gasps as she enters. "It's GORGEOUS!" she exclaims. "Look at all this marble!"
"I'm glad you like it," answers the jovial voice of a woman. She's tall with long green hair, and she is carrying a large staff. "You know, you are the first human to ever enter this place."
"Ah, you must be Palutena," the Doctor deduces, offering his hand. "It's a pleasure. I'm-"
Palutena returns the handshake and laughs. "The Doctor, I know. Traveler of worlds and time, the last one of your kind in existence."
Rose is shocked. "How do you know all that?"
"It's easy, Rose Tyler. I simply used my all- seeing Eye of Palutena. And the internet."
Pit crosses his arms. "What I'm about to say is really out of character, but we need to be serious here. All of the humans are at risk!"
The goddess nods. "I understand. Come, we've set up some information in the conference room."
The conference room is nothing to write home about, just a well- sized chamber, containing nothing but a pop- up card table and something that appears to be an in- ground hot tub tucked away in the corner.
"I really should use this room more often..." Palutena mutters under her breath.
The captain of the guard points to a chart on the table. "OK, so all we know is that there aren't that many, only about three or four. And since Phosphora destroyed one, it's down to only two, maybe three."
The Doctor whips out his useless (but very good- looking) glasses and scans the documents. "Have there been any casualties?"
Pit bites his lip and says softly, "Yeah. Five of the Centurions died. I'm sorry, Lady Palutena."
The goddess pats his head. "It's alright, Pit. We were lucky we didn't lose any more."
"How were the... Centurions killed?" Rose asks, stumbling over the name of the soldiers.
"It was really weird. The monster said something- I can't remember what, it was a long word- and then this green light came and zapped 'em. Like a laser or something," Pit describes.
The Doctor looks up at this. "It can't be..."
"What is it, Doctor? Do you know what's attacking?" The 19 year old is surprisingly on the ball today.
"Maybe, but I can't be sure until I see one."
Palutena shrugs. "Unfortunately, nobody here is much of an artist. Pit can't even draw a straight line."
Pit blushes. "There are more important things for me to be doing than coloring! Like saving the world!"
"You're right Pit, I'm sorry," his goddess giggles.
"You always were one to make jokes at the wrong time," Pit murmurs to himself.
"Hey, did you say you needed to look at the thing?" a young girl's voice- another new character, then- calls. Everybody turns to face the newcomer.
"Viridi!" Pit yells. The girl enters the room and stands beside the angel. "Are you alright?"
Viridi shivers a little. "It's scary, Pit. These monsters aren't natural at all..." Then she notices the human and Time Lord. "Aren't you gonna introduce me to your new... friends?" she asks, giving a funny look at the older blonde.
"Oh! Right! Viridi, this is the Doctor and Rose. They're experts on aliens and they're gonna help. Guys, this is Viridi, Goddess of Nature," Pit offers.
"Pleasure to meet you, miss," the Doctor says. "Hi" is all that Rose contributes.
"Now tell me, Viridi, what do these things look like?" the man from Gallifrey inquires.
The girl faces her inquisitor. "Phosphora's on her way with the one she killed. It's banged up, but still recognizable, I guess."
Rose pipes up. "Pit said that they say something before they kill. A word. He can't remember what- he says it's too long for him to recall."
Viridi rolls her eyes. "He would have trouble remembering that," she groans. "But the word the thing said was... 'terminate?'" She sighs. "Great, now I can't remember too."
Rose looks to the Doctor. "We aren't dealing with Arnold Schwarzenegger, are we?"
"No, then the bad guy would say 'I'll be back,'" he answers in a very good impression.
Suddenly, Dark Pit's face appears in the doorway. "Can Phosphora and I get a little help? This is one heavy salt shaker."
The Doctor stands up at the last two words. "Salt shaker?" he repeats, then runs down the hall. Rose follows him, and in a matter of seconds, they reach the slain enemy.
"Oh no..." Rose breaths. "Not them..."
The Doctor is quiet. "Pit, Viridi, was the word that this monster said by any chance 'exterminate?'"
The two heavenly beings nod. "Yeah, that's it!" Pit exclaims.
Viridi is more thoughtful. "So you know what this is, then?"
Rose is the one to answer. "Yeah. I've seen these things before. They're horrible." She lets out a little sob.
Pit's impatient. "What's it called? What's it called?"
The Doctor scowls. His face is filled with frustration. "Daleks."
End Chapter 2
Ah crap. Of course, I did use the word "exterminate" in the story description, didn't I? So maybe this was to be expected.
Anyway, one more chapter to go! I like writing this. It's fun. Two of my favorite things finally come together.
Finally, I have camp starting on Sunday, which means for the next week I won't be able to update at all. Please be patient, people.