Part 48: OMEGA
Omega…The last letter of the Greek Alphabet. However, do you know its true significance?
Do you?
It means a lot more than as a simple letter.
The Omega…
The End…
A large figure began to rise up from the water and stepped upon the sandy beach of Titans Island. It was quite large, standing nearly over twenty feet with broad shoulders and cold red eyes. It was shrouded by the darkness of the night, however, making its appear more foreboding than it should.
Its eyes scanned the structure and began moving forward, slowly, step by step, each step causing a loud thudding sound that caused the ground to quake.
Following close behind the larger figure was one of average size with an aura of power and maliciousness.
The Titans were in for a fight for their lives here.
KA-BLAM!!
The Ferris wheel car Draco and Jinx were occupying suddenly exploded in a blast of fire. The explosion was so loud it caused panic amongst the people who had come to the park to have a good time with family and friends. Now, it was a sea of panic as people began screaming and running in pure displays of chaotic behavior.
Two people, however, were not panicking as they watched the 'fireworks' and eating ice cream.
"We're done here," Kat spoke with a satisfied smirk and purr as she regarded her daughter. "Let's go home and-"
"CLOCK OVER!"
"Kuso…" Kat hissed under her breath and turned to see Draco, clad in full Survivor Mode armor, and holding Jinx around the waist. She recovered and spoke with narrowed eyes, "So, you escaped."
Draco let go of Jinx and glared at his twin sister. He replied, "It wasn't hard, really. I realized that it wasn't you since it didn't smell like you." He tapped a spot on his faceplate where his nose would be. "The Nose always knows." He continued, "So, you can cast illusions now." It was a statement rather than a question.
Kat scoffed. "Clever. You know, you could've made it easier for yourself if you just got yourself blown up, little brother. It would've been better to die fast and painless," her face curled into a snarl, "compared to what I will do to you."
"And what will you do to me?" he challenged. Kat's answer was to whip out her Zodiac Deck and summon her belt.
"Empowerment of the Zodiac Cat!" she cried out and slid the deck in, "Henshin!" In a flash of light she was clad in her armor and cracked her whip. "I'm going to tear you apart and feed you to my monsters!"
Draco turned to Jinx and spoke, "Jinxy-chan, you better stand back."
Jinx retorted, "But I can help you!" She was afraid for him. The relationship between the two siblings had been quite antagonistic and it worried her. Also, Draco's eyepieces were growing at the same intensity as the ones on Copycat's helmet…it didn't feel right.
"Let me play with you then," Cathy spoke as she stood next to her mother, already wearing the ALPHA Gear belt. "May I, mama?" she asked Copycat's permission.
"Go ahead, kitten," Copycat said. "Show the witch what you got."
"Arigatou!" Cathy whipped out her ALPHA Phone, flipped it open, and began dialing the code. At the same time, a buzzing sound could be heard as a black insect flew straight into Jinx's open hand as she caught it.
"Standby!" the phone spoke as the code had been entered.
"I'll handle the little girl," Jinx said to Draco. "Be careful, okay?"
"Hai, I will, Jinxy-chan," Draco said with a nod as both sides stared each other down.
"Henshin!" Jinx and Cathy spoke in unison before attaching their devices to their belts.
"HENSHIN!" the Scarab Inzecter echoed.
"Activate!" the belt/phone called.
Their armors began to cover them and when they were done…the fight was on. ALPHA and Copycat were the first to strike as Copycat lashed with her whip and ALPHA grabbed Jinx by the waist and took her into the air with the help of her wings and jetpack.
"JINXY-CHAN!" Draco cried out but then sparks flew off his back when the whip hit him.
"Worry about yourself for once!" Copycat said as she slid a card into her whip.
"Strike Vent!"
She swung her claws, slashing him across his armor. "Your armor isn't so tough!" Draco rolled out of the way when the claws came down on him and he drew a card before sliding it into his Dragblaster.
"Sword Vent!"
Meanwhile, with ALPHA and Jinx, ALPHA was having fun with the armored witch as she took her into the air in an attempt to play with her before finishing off for good. It was hard for Jinx to believe that this used to be the little girl Kat had with her. How could she be allowed to be corrupted to be so evil?
Jinx tried her hexes but she couldn't get enough leverage and she kept missing when ALPHA tilted her head to the side to avoid a blast in the faceplate. Her armor was hi-tech but it wasn't magic retardant.
"If I drop you, no matter how powerful your armor is, you'll die," ALPHA informed. "And even if you don't you'll probably get some REALLY nasty bruises, Auntie Jinx!"
Jinx glared. She hated that nickname with a passion. It was okay if ALPHA was still a little girl but now as a teenager, the name made Jinx feel old.
Oh, she was gonna make her pay for that and she knew just how.
"You'll be the one with bruises!" Jinx shot back and reached for her belt. "Cast Off!"
"CAST OFF! CHANGE SCARAB BEETLE!"
ALPHA was shocked by the blast of the armor against her form as Jinx changed to Speed Mode. She was falling to her death since she was REALLY high up, but luckily for her she had a good boyfriend. She screamed as loud as she could, hoping he would hear her.
He did.
Draco's sharp ears picked up her shriek of terror and he kicked his villainous sister away before drawing a card and sliding it into his Dragblaster. "Add Vent!"
Jinx heard a powerful roar and smiled under her helmet as Dragonzer flew in, transformed into Dragonrizer, before the powerful red dragon caught her on his back. She stood up and looked around for her adversary and saw a white object heading right for her.
"You'll pay for that!" ALPHA cried out as she aimed her lasers and fired at the dragon and its rider. Jinx directed Dragonrizer to evade the laser shots and then the dragon opened its mouth and fired a fireball at the power suited mutant. ALPHA saw the ball coming but was not fast enough to dodge. It slammed into her and exploded, sending her falling.
Copycat saw this and was completely horrified. Right now she was locked in battle with her brother and would not be able to reach her in time, but then her brother stepped back and said to her, "Do what you must."
She was not shocked but grateful, knowing her brother cared about her daughter. She said, "Activate Jets!" and her own CAT-Sky Attacker activated before she took to the air. She had the jets go full throttle and was able to catch her daughter in her arms before she could get into any more harm. The ALPHA suit had been damaged but luckily Cathy only sustained minor burns from the blast as revealed after the armor deactivated. Cathy groaned.
"Mama…?" Cathy questioned.
"I'm here, kitten." Copycat's eyes softened under her visor as she landed down in front of her brother. Dragonrizer also landed and Jinx hopped off.
"Thanks for letting me go and rescue my kitten," Copycat spoke gratefully to her brother, despite them being bitter rivals and the worst of enemies.
"Believe me, onee-chan," Draco began as he continued, "I know how it feels to lose someone you care about and the pain of loss. I do not want anyone to have to go through that again and that includes you."
Copycat put her daughter down and shook her head. She said, "You're just too nice for your own good, little brother."
"It's one of my redeeming qualities," Draco answered. "And speaking of redemption-"
She stopped him by holding up her hand, the palm facing him. "Don't even try that," she warned. "We're both Yin and Yang. You're good, I'm evil. That's all we'll ever be; enemies."
Draco spoke sadly as he reached up to his visor and pushed it up to reveal his eyes as his mouth piece slid into the helmet. His face was revealed. Copycat's faceplate also slid open and the twins stared at one another, emerald green eyes meeting sapphire blue.
"I really wish that we could be allies rather than enemies. You've proven that before," Draco said, almost sadly.
"I also proved that I prefer to be evil than good, Ryuki," she said with a scoff. "Remember?" Her faceplate slid close again as did his. "I owe you my daughter's life so I will spare you and your lover's lives." She turned to Cathy, "Let's go, kitten."
"But, mama-" Cathy began to protest but then her mother hugged her. "Mama?"
"I nearly lost you, kitten," she said in a whisper, "And I don't want that. Let us leave, alright?" Cathy nodded and Kat slid her deck out of her before her armor shattered away. As the two were about to leave, Kat gave Draco her final words for the night, "You two should return home. Your friends are being eliminated as we speak. Oyasumi."
Draco and Jinx, shocked by her words, decided not to ask and rushed back towards the Tower.
As Jinx ran past Kat, she whispered into the pink haired girl's mind, 'He deserves to know…'
Jinx looked shocked and her boyfriend asked, "Daijoubu desu ka?"
(Translation: Are you OK?)
Jinx, understanding what he had said, responded, "I'm fine. Come on, we need to get back to the Tower fast."
"Hai!"
Kat and Cathy watched as the two Titans ran off to save their friends and home and the Cat Knight said, "Gambatte, otouto-chan." She then added, "You'll need it."
(Tanslation: Good luck, little brother)
A powerful explosion rocked the island where the structure known as Titans Tower stood. The other members of the Z-Titans were sent flying back by the force of said explosion.
"This isn't good," Shadow spoke, hissing.
"What was your first clue?" his teammate, Pluto, questioned in an annoyed tone. Shadow could only hiss disdainfully in response.
Their opponent right now was a 20 foot tall mechanical automaton. It had black metal armor and armed to the teeth. It had broad shoulders and large forearms. The head held a pair of fearsome red eyes. This was a Sentinel, a robot designed specifically to 'take care of' the 'Mutant Threat' a while ago, resulting in the exposure of mutants to the world. This Sentinel, however, bore the symbol of their worst enemy…a stylized 'S' rested upon its chest.
Three guesses who and the first two don't count.
The Sentinel scanned each and every one of them before it began to make its move again. Blackfire clenched her fists and let out a furious roar as she flew at it, eyes and fists glowing with her blackbolt energy.
"TAKE THIS YOU DUMB BUCKET OF BOLTS!" she declared loudly as she sent powerful blasts of energy at it, accompanied by eyebeams. It did absolutely no damage upon it as it swung an arm to smack Blackfire away and possibly break a few bones, but a blast of green necroplasmic energy derailed its plans.
"Hey! Over here!" Mortuary yelled to distract it and it advanced upon the necroplasmic flinging teen. Mortuary grinned and shouted, "NOW!"
Renia, who had been standing behind the Sentinel the whole time quickly placed her hands on its leg and sent her powers to work. A transmutation circle appeared but the Sentinel noticed just in time and swung it leg back and kicked Renia, sending her flying.
"RENIA!" the others yelled in horror.
"I'm okay!" Renia said as her Homunculus regenerative abilities kicked into effect. "Man, that hurt!" She cracked her neck. The force of the strike would've broken a few bones, and it did. The only good things Renia liked about being a Homunculus was her advanced healing factor. Her arm was bent in the wrong angle but it was back as it was as soon as possible with blue lightning running up it.
Shadow's eyes narrowed and he activated his invisibility before he flew to attack its head. The Sentinel, however, was able to detect him and slapped its hands together before Shadow fell to the ground. Pluto growled and flew after his friend and shot lightning bolts only for them to be absorbed by the robot.
From his vantage point, Slade watched as his latest creation was pummeling the Z-Titans to submission. While the rest of the team was off in Tokyo and his apprentice and granddaughter were taking care of Draco and Jinx, he thought he might as well launch an attack on Titans Tower with his latest toy to give it a test run.
"I knew it was a good idea to have ARMS hack into the Sentinel data. Excellent," Slade spoke in a smooth voice,
The Sentinel then activated its weapons and opened fire. Mortuary and Shadow created their respective energy shields to block the attacks but they were slowly being weakened by the continuous laser blasts.
Shadow sent a telepathic message to everyone. It was just one word, 'Transform.'
The others nodded in unison as they then switched tactics. Shadow and Mortuary turned the shields into energy blasts that sent the Sentinel staggering back while lightning bolts, crystal spikes and blackbolts rained upon it.
Shadow, Pluto and Mortuary gripped their Zodiac Decks and summoned their belts.
"EMPOWERMENT OF THE ZODIAC SNAKE/DOG/ARIES!" the three called out together before sliding their decks into their belts.
Blackfire grabbed her Inzecter and attached it to the bracelet on her left wrist. "HENSHIN!" the Fire Inzecter called out.
Renia's Inzecter hopped into her open hand and she attached it to her belt. "HENSHIN!" it also called out. "CHANGE PUNCH LOCUST!" Renia's red armor was worn over a black bodysuit. The shoulder guards were spiked and her helmet had two sweeping horns on the side with a pair of antennae on the front. Her mouth-guard was yellow and her eyes were bright green.
Mortuary took notice of Renia's new armor and whistled, "Lookin good, kid."
Renia blushed under her helmet, "Thanks, Mort."
The armors covered their bodies as they stood defiantly before the recovering Sentinel. They were going to finish this once and for all.
"Cast off!" Blackfire called as she rotated her Inzecter. "CAST OFF!" it echoed as it fired her armor at the Sentinel, sending it staggering back further. "CHANGE FIREFLY!"
"Titans," Zodiac Knight Shadowcobra pointed at the Sentinel with his staff, "CHARGE!"
And charge they did.
Zodiac Knight Mortuary and Zodiac Knight Pluto drew out their Final Vent cards alongside Shadowcobra and slid them into their respective card readers.
"Final Vent!"
Blackfire pushed a button on her Inzecter. "METEOR FIST!" it declared clearly.
Renia flipped the back legs of her Locust Inzecter over the main body and said, "Locust Jump."
"LOCUST JUMP!" the Inzecter echoed as Renia jumped high into the air. She then flipped the legs back into their original position.
"Locust Punch!" A charge went from her Inzecter and into her right fist as her eyes flashed.
"LOCUST PUNCH!"
"DEADLY IMMORTAL'S DRILL!"
"CALL OF THE HERD!"
The Sentinel was hit by all 4 attacks and sustained sizable damage. It staggered back, parts of it damaged. Its eyes glowed red at the Z-Titans before it advanced forward, even with sparks escaping its joints. However…
"DARKHOLE CRASH!"
Shadowcobra went into a spinning drill kick and smashed the Sentinel back into a swirling vortex within his Genocide's, chest. The Sentinel was absorbed and destroyed for good.
The Titans victory was short lived when they heard the sound of…applause?
Slade stepped in front of them, clapping his hands. "Very nice, Titans," he complimented. "Very nice…"
Shadow hissed, "Slade…"
Renia's eyes narrowed hatefully at the masked man. She remembered leaving him frozen in a crystal and was anxious to do it all over again.
"You know, I actually thought that my latest toy would've been able to defeat you once and for all," he said to them and then added, "But it would appear that I was wrong." He flexed his fingers and then spoke, "If you want something done right, do it yourself." He flipped open a cell phone and dialed.
Pluto recognized the cell phone and his eyes widened under his helmet as he saw the belt around Slade's waist and warned the others, "Guys! He's got the OMEGA Gear!"
Shadow added, shocked, "One of the two Emperor Belts…"
"Indeed," Slade said.
"Standby," the phone announced.
"Henshin," Slade spoke calmly and attached the phone to his belt.
"Activate."
Glowing gold lines appeared on his body followed by a blinding flash of light and the Titans took sight of a NEW Slade…OMEGA Slade.
The armor was mainly black with golden Excel Streams on the legs and arms. The OMEGA symbol was on the chest and the shoulder guards that covered the upper arms for protection. A coat appeared to be worn under the armor as well judging from the high collar around his neck and the long length of black fabric with golden trimmings that hung from his waist to his ankles. The helmet was rounded with a semi circular crown on top. The faceplate and visor combo was red and shaped after the OMEGA symbol.
"Now the fun begins," OMEGA Slade said as he walked towards them.
Shadow and Pluto drew out their Survivor cards and activated them, "SURVIVE!" transforming into Survivor Mode.
OMEGA Slade thought, 'THAT won't help you.'
Blackfire and Renia were the first to attack, sending crystal spikes and violet energy bolts at him but their attacks bounced off the armor, much to their shock.
"Pathetic," he spoke in disgust as he sent golden energy blasts that exploded upon contact with their armor and sent them falling to the ground.
"RENIA!" Mortuary called out.
"BLACKFIRE!" Pluto howled.
Both Renia and Blackfire on the ground, injured by the blasts as smoke rose up from their bodies. Their Inzecters flew/hopped away, deactivating their transformations.
Shadow gripped his staff and charged forward. OMEGA Slade reached to his side and pulled put a sword hilt and handle. It was black with a gold OMEGA symbol as the hand-guard. A broad and golden energy blade extended and OMEGA Slade swung his weapon when Shadow did. Both the weapons crashed into one another. Sparks flew as they forced and pushed.
"You can't win, Slade!" Shadow spat at him.
"Oh, really?" OMEGA Slade countered and reached down to the phone in his belt. He flipped the phone open and pressed a button.
"Excel Charge," it spoke and sent a surge of energy through his body and into his sword. With a single cry, OMEGA Slade sent Shadow flying back as he smashed the flat of his blade against the Snake Knight's body and destroyed his armor. Shadow smashed into the front door of the Tower.
Pluto and Mortuary were the only ones left. Mortuary placed his hand on Pluto's shoulder. "This won't take long, but prepare an attack anyway," Mortuary said with a cocky grin on his face which was covered by his helmet. Mortuary took a few steps forward and spoke up, "You must be Slade. I don't think we've had the pleasure of meeting. It's only fair to warn you that you're gonna die if you fight me, cause I just so happen to be the most powerful of the Titans."
Slade started to pace back and forth. "A bit on the arrogant side aren't we, Mr. Smith?" Slade stopped and faced Mortuary. "You know, I once thought of recruiting you myself. You've impressed me with your eagerness to kill, but you lack the ability to follow orders. I'm afraid I can't afford to have a loose cannon on my side."
"I'd never join you!" Mortuary yelled, "For the way you corrupted Terra, I'll kill you!"
"I'll have you know it was her own choice."
"Shut up!"
Mortuary charged as Pluto prepared his own attack. Mortuary's strikes were being blocked and deflected by the armored mad man like they were nothing. He punched, kicked, elbowed and kneed at OMEGA Slade but all of his attempts proved naught.
Slade then went into a side kick and smashed his foot into Mortuary's stomach. Mortuary doubled over and then Slade performed an uppercut before going into a roundhouse and finally finishing Mortuary off with a palm strike in the chest, sending him flying. As soon as Mortuary hit the ground his belt snapped off of his waist and his armor shattered. Mortuary got back up and faced Slade. Mortuary was breathing heavily "Hey we're not done yet, I…" Mortuary was caught off by bloody coughs and fell to his knees as the Necrosickness overpowered him. Soon enough he gave in and passed out.
"Anyone else?" OMEGA Slade challenged.
"Survivor Final Vent!"
OMEGA Slade looked over his shoulder to see Pluto speeding towards him, riding on Darkraider. Slade just stood his ground as Pluto accelerated and dashed towards Slade, his cape engulfing himself and his bike and then flying towards Slade like a torpedo.
"DARK TORPEDO!"
The attack connected and…nothing. Slade was holding it back with his bare hands.
"Pitiful," OMEGA Slade said in a bored tone as he raised his opponent up and bean spinning around before throwing Pluto and Darkraider at the Tower. They crashed right into one of the windows, leaving a large hole.
"Is there no one else left to challenge me?" he beckoned. "Anyone?" He shrugged. "Oh well. Might as well destroy their precious Tower now and…"
"DRAGON METEOR FIRESTORM!"
OMEGA Slade turned and was shocked to see a draconic motorcycle speeding towards him and spitting fireballs at him. As it came charging to destroy him, OMEGA Slade leapt over the attack. The bike turned around and stopped. It was Dragonrizer and riding upon it were none other than Zodiac Knight Draco Survivor Mode and Jinx in her Scarab Inzecter suit.
Slade stared for a second before he said, "I see that my apprentice was unable to defeat you."
Draco didn't respond and dismounted from his bike with Jinx. He looked around to see his friends injured. His eyes went over to Mortuary, Renia, Blackfire and Shadow as well as the damaged Tower. He focused his eyes and could see Pluto lying unconscious inside.
"What?" Slade questioned. "Cat got your-"
"CLOCK UP!"
Slade was sent flying back by an invisible force.
"CLOCK OVER!"
OMEGA Slade stood back up to see Draco was right in his face. Draco swung another fist but Slade caught it, only for Draco to give him a head butt and then a telekinetic push to send him back.
OMEGA Slade looked at Draco and saw something different about the boy. No longer the idealistic kid he had first met nearly a year ago, the young Knight had grown into a proud and powerful warrior. Slade had seen Draco's potential and during the boy's crisis he had taken advantage of his emotional vulnerability and attempted to turn him into his new apprentice. However, interferance from his current apprentice, Copycat, put a damper on that plan and Draco had suppressed Ifrit.
Slade was, of course, honestly upset with Copycat for costing him a would-be apprentice, but was also proud of her since she used underhanded methods to maintain her position. He would've done the same thing in her position so it showed that Copycat had either learnt a thing or two from Slade or had always been devious.
OMEGA Slade and Draco stared each other down. Slade's single eye narrowed behind his faceplate/visor as Draco's green eyes glowed under his red eyepieces.
There was a sudden warp sound as something flew into the area and into Draco's open palm. He grasped it and Slade could easily see what it was. It was that red and silver device that Slade had sent the Knights of Tartarus after those many months ago…
…The Hyper Inzecter.
Draco attached the Hyper Inzecter to the left waist pad of his belt and spoke under his breath, "Hyper Cast Off," before he pushed the lever horn of the Inzecter down. The horn flipped back into place.
"HYPER CAST OFF!" it roared, echoing Draco's words.
The red flash of light caught the Titans' attention as they started to come to while Jinx was checking up on them. Shadow's eyes widened as he saw the Hyper Inzecter in action…for the very first time.
He uttered only two words, "My word…"
Draco's Survivor Mode armor, save for the helmet, was replaced by a new suit. A reinforced chestplate was adorned on his with a red dragon emblem on him. He wore a black bodysuit under his armor. His gauntlets and boots were silver with red trimmings and he had red and silver armor plating on the sides of his arms and legs. A jetpack was on his back and his red eyepieces turned green while his helmet turned silver just as the dragon emblem on it shifted to red. His Dragauntlet no longer adorned his left arm and attached to his right boot was his DRA-Blaster. The color of his armor matched the Hyper Inzecter's perfectly.
"CHANGE HYPER MODE!"
OMEGA Slade stared at his changed adversary and said, "Impressive."
"Let's do this," Hyper Draco said as he swung a fist and OMEGA Slade caught it. Soon the fight went into high gear. "IKUZO!"
OMEGA Slade threw his own fist just in time as Hyper Draco took his fist out of OMEGA Slade's and went into a spin to smash his heel into Slade's side. Slade blocked with his arm and attempted to elbow Hyper Draco in the back but a wall of earth separated the two combatants before Hyper Draco did a back flip and landed far from OMEGA Slade.
The two combatants then flew at each other, exchanging blows so fast that their arms and legs appeared as blurs. They blocked and dodged their opponents' hits with ease.
The Titans were watching this in awe. These two were fighting like nothing they had ever seen…well, if you don't watch Dragonball Z of course.
Both OMEGA Slade and Hyper Draco let out a cry of fury as they smashed their fists into one another and pushed each other back, kicking up sand.
Sand….Hyper Draco got an idea and activated his Scorpio Power, turning himself into sand and then…a sandstorm!
OMEGA Slade was caught within the vortex of sand as the particles caused sparks to fly off his suit as they attempted to dig into his armor. He was not able to see clearly even through the visor and this worried him. He reached into his belt and drew his OMEGA Sword before placing a hand to his belt, flipped the phone open and pressed the button again.
"Excel Charge!"
A yellow laser blade ripped the sand tornado in half and Hyper Draco reformed himself before glaring at OMEGA Slade.
"Like it?" OMEGA Slade asked, showing off his sword. "You know I've always favored swords to guns. They let me become a little more physical in my fights. I like being more hands on, don't you?"
Hyper Draco didn't answer and threw fireballs and ice spikes at OMEGA Slade. OMEGA Slade simply swung his blade around expertly and blocked the attacks. He then charged at Draco and swung his sword but Draco had ducked, seeing the attack before it happened thanks to his Power of Pisces. He then did a sweep kick, which OMEGA Slade jumped over but when he did Hyper Draco froze him in ice and then smashed him away with a tornado kick just as he jumped up. OMEGA Slade was shattered out of his cold prison and gripped his sword harder.
"How was that, Slade-sensei?" Hyper Draco asked. "You taught me that trick, remember?"
The others were listening, surprised at what Draco had called Slade. They were briefly reminded of Draco's short time as Slade's apprentice but of course Renia and Mortuary were puzzled. They weren't there when it happened.
"I'm impressed, my boy," Slade said, cracking his neck, "Very impressed."
"Arigato, Slade-sensei," Hyper Draco nodded, "Even though I respect you, I will stop you."
"I'd like to see you try, my boy," OMEGA Slade retorted. He just stood with his sword ready as he awaited for Hyper Draco to strike. Hyper Draco's hand went to the Hyper Inzecter and he pushed the horn lever the second time.
"Maximum Hyper Power," the Hyper Inzecter spoke slowly. A charge went from the Inzecter and through Draco's body before Draco did a leap and cried out.
"HYPER RIDER KICK!"
Hyper Draco performed a flying kick aimed right at OMEGA Slade. The energy was being focused through his DRA-Blaster. OMEGA Slade held up his OMEGA Sword and blocked the powerful kick with the flat of his blade. Both of them pushed as red and golden energy bolts were released by the clashing attacks.
Both OMEGA Slade and Hyper Draco growled as they continued pushing. Shockwaves radiated from them pushing one another and the island and Tower shook. The Titans continued to watch, however, in morbid interest.
OMEGA Slade then, with all his might, was able to swing his sword and send Hyper Draco flying. Luckily, for the Dragon Knight, his back thrusters activated to cushion his descent. No longer taking any chances, OMEGA Slade charged at Draco who just raised his arm as another warp sound was heard. A thin golden object was caught by Draco before OMEGA Slade swung.
CLANG!
OMEGA Slade's large and broad claymore was being blocked by a golden blade with a black cross-guard. Hyper Draco took advantage of his opponent's stunned moment and pushed back with his super strength, causing Slade to go sliding back.
Shadow's eyes narrowed. The sword Draco was holding…could it be?
It was…the Perfect Inzecter, the partner of the Hyper Inzecter.
"So, you have a sword too," OMEGA Slade admired. "But, unfortunately, it's a toothpick compared to mine," he boasted.
"The size of the sword does not reflect the size of its power," Hyper Draco retorted. "A friend taught me that."
"Let's see if it holds true." OMEGA Slade then charged, releasing a battle cry. Hyper Draco charged straight at him.
The other Titans could've helped Draco at any time but chose not to. This was a matter of pride and honor.
The two combatants fought one another furiously, swords swinging and clashing, spilling sparks on the ground upon contact. Slade's downward swing was evaded as Draco slashed Slade across the chest. He then pressed a button on the cross-guard.
"HYPER POWER! HYPER BLADE!" the Perfect Inzecter announced as it generated red energy around the blade. Slade blocked with his sword as Draco swung it at him and was pushed back with explosive force. Slade was on his knees, steadying himself with his sword.
"Do you yield?" Draco asked and he got his answer.
"NEVER!" OMEGA Slade roared as he went on the attack again.
SWING!
SWISH!
CLANG!
The swordsmen fought with the ferocity of true warriors, with every intent of putting the other down. One was good and the other was evil…but both were still equals.
Of course, this fight was going to end now…RIGHT NOW!
OMEGA Slade leapt back and reached for the OMEGA Phone before sliding the OMEGA Key out and attaching it to his weapon. Hyper Draco, familiar with the technology, knew what was coming and immediately summoned the other Inzecters to him. The Scarab Inzecter detached itself from Jinx's belt, causing her armor to disappear, as the Fire Inzecter flew after it. The Cutter Inzecter also appeared. The three Inzecters then flew towards the Perfect Inzecter and attached themselves to the blade. The Cutter Inzecter rested on one side of the blade while the Scarab Inzecter rested on the opposite side. The Fire Inzecter was on the tip.
"EXCEL CHARGE!" the OMEGA Phone responded as Slade pressed the button.
"HYPER POWER! SCARAB POWER! CUTTER POWER! FIRE POWER!" the Perfect Inzecter announced as the corresponding buttons were pushed, "ALL INZECTERS COMBINE!"
Both Hyper Draco and OMEGA Slade charged at each other and swung their weapons at the exact same time.
"OMEGA BLADE!"
"MAXIMUM HYPER TYPHOON!"
Both swords made impact with one another.
The OMEGA Sword glowed with a brilliant golden light as it countered against the Perfect Inzecter's crimson glow. The energy surrounding the weapons extended into powerful blades of energy in their respective colors as their wielders continued to push against one another, forcing the other back.
"It seems I have underestimated you, Draco," OMEGA Slade said to his opponent.
"Arigato, Slade-sensei," Hyper Draco replied, pushing back hard with all his strength.
OMEGA Slade decided to taunt him, "Do you think you can fight your destiny? You are only fooling yourself!"
Hyper Draco is shocked and retorted, "Nani? What are you talking about?"
OMEGA Slade continued, "Your sister told me about what you may become and believe me; I'm very impressed. Who knew of the power you would possess? Makes what I do seems like child's play!"
Hyper Draco was shocked. Slade was talking about…Ryuga! How did Copycat know? Wasn't the timeline erased? Unless, somehow…she remembered!
Slade took this moment of distraction to his advantage and added more juice into his sword. There was an explosion of golden and crimson energy that forced the Titans to cover their eyes. They heard a familiar scream as Draco was flung back, forced back into human form as the Inzecters all flew away. Draco landed hard on the ground with burns on his body. Jinx rushed towards him, worried beyond belief.
Slade's OMEGA armor had also deactivated and he panted, his shoulders heaving as he took in the damage he had done. He then stood up straight, satisfied. He said to them condescendingly, "It appears I have the upper hand, but I will not destroy you, at least not yet. You see I want to use my power on all you Titans. I'll spare your lives for another time." He pushed a button on his watch and vanished.
"Did we win or did we lose?" Blackfire asked in confusion.
"You tell me," Renia responded, unsure herself. "Coz I'm not so sure either."
The Titans had lost…and they felt lousy…
Draco lay unconscious in bed in the infirmary. Jinx was with him, still wearing his jacket. He had cuts and bruises and had bandages on him. He would heal…but until then…
She spoke to him while stroking his face, "You don't care about yourself, do you? I know how you think; as long as the people you care about are safe, it doesn't matter what happens to you, even if you get yourself hurt or killed. Don't you ever think about how we all feel when you hurt yourself trying to protect others without any regard for yourself? Don't you even care about how I feel?" Tears fell from her eyes. "You're an idiot, you know that? But I still love you because of that." She then finished, whispering under her breath, "And that's why I can't tell you…"
Mortuary entered the infirmary and noticed the scowl on Jinx's face when she saw him, Mortuary winced at it.
"How is he doing?" Mortuary asked, sounding really depressed.
"What do you care? You're the one who shot him!" Jinx retorted while walking over to Mortuary and as soon as she got face to face him she gave him a forceful punch across the jaw which actually made Mortuary stagger back. He wasn't surprised that Draco had told Jinx about the incident. She was the one he confided in the most after all. "Why do you have to hate every Orphenoch you come across!? I understand what that one did to you and your friends, but you can't just go hating all of them because of that!" Jinx started to form tears in her eyes "I'm afraid everyday for Ryuki that one day one of these psychos is gonna actually kill him! I don't need to worry that someone he thinks of as a brother is gonna try to kill him off too!"
Mortuary was touched, "Leo really thinks of me that way?"
Jinx's voice softened, "I don't know why he does, but he did tell me so."
"It's true," spoke another voice, it was Draco's and he had woken up as soon as Mortuary came in, "I do think of you that way."
Mortuary rushed over to Draco's bedside and kneeled down with his head hung in shame. He grabbed one of Draco's hands with both of his. "I'm so sorry, for everything I've done. I know you shouldn't forgive me but I mean this, I really do."
Draco placed his free hand Mortuary's shoulder. "You've already been forgiven. The only one I can't forgive is Occultus. You still with me on taking him down?"
Mortuary looked up at Draco and nodded, "Till the end."
A powerful friendship was reformed and the days Occultus were numbered
To Be Continued…
I'd like to thank Zombi138 for co-writing this chap with me as well as the previous one. I know I'm making Draco seem overly powerful but there is a reason for that. When we get to the end of this arc you will understand.