Gun X Sword: The Adventure Continues

Chapter 29: Inside the Generator

(DISCLAIMER: No, I don't own Gun X Sword because it belongs to the likes of Geneon and FUNimation. So, enjoy the show! Rated M for Violence, adult content, and adult language.)

Van was on the move as he was in the central square. The place itself was a fountain as it had a secret from below. Even Nancy and the others were curious about the fountain as they searched for a lever to open the passageway from below. It wasn't long until Van found a switch as he pressed it down, only to see that the fountain was opening up as the water dried up in it. It revealed a flight of stairs as it lead downward. They were the steps that lead to the generator as they were as sterile as a hospital room. The flight of stairs was their only way down as they were ready to shut down the generator that was creating a barrier throughout the city of Zetsuei.

"Well, this is it," said Nancy.

"It's the way to the generator," said Van.

"If we're ready to complete the mission, then let's do it," said Yutaka.

"There could also be prisoners down there," said Dulkas.

"If that's the case, then we should do what we have set out to do," said Marta.

And so, Van and the others had went downstairs into dangerous territory as they were going towards the generator. The underground area where the generator was hiding in was more like the surface as there were robots guarding every inch of the area. It was a much fortified version of the surface as the robots were all over the place. Van and the others weren't no slouches as they went forth into taking out some of them. After taking out the first wave, Van and his gtoup had advanced into the main infrastructure of the generator as it had more robots crawling around. The place itself was more of a sterile environment as it was more dreary than the city on the surface.

"Is this where the generator should be?" asked Dulkas.

"It is, but this place has the look and feel of a hospital room," said Van.

"We need to get moving," said Nancy.

"It seems to me that we have to deal with those robots here than on the surface," said Yutaka.

"Those robots are hiding something," said Marta.

"We've got a generator to destroy, so let's get going," said Van.

All five continued to go forth to look for the generator as they were walking in the same sterile environment that it came from. They even came across some robots as they were targeting their every move. This mission had become the most challenging as Van and his group were in very dangerous territory below. It wasn't long until they went towards the derelict infrastructure that was decaying from the topside. It was a place that had an years of construction as the scaffolding was starting to weigh thin from years of neglect. To Van's curiosity, he saw a hole in the middle of the ground as it revealed something familiar to him.

"It's a familiar place," he said to himself.

"What are you talking about?" asked Yutaka.

"I've been here before, but it's been ages since I was here."

"How do you know about this?" asked Nancy.

"It's as if I spent my years being schooled by the Mother Superior, but it's all coming back to me."

"Wait, what are you trying to tell us?" said Marta.

"I know my purpose and birthright now. To tell you the truth, I'm older than all of you put together."

"Then you must be the last heir to the House of Telfer," said Dulkas.

"Actually, I'm not the only one. I'm a married man and I have a wife and two children. Yes, my children have Telfer blood in their veins, but the mother of them has travelled with me in my journeys to eliminate the Claw five years ago. Come to think of it, she's also a descendant of the House of Sindar, which makes her not only my wife, but my queen as well. We'll look at the derelict later, but we have to get to the generator and destroy it."

"Wait, what about your heritage?" said Marta.

"It can wait, but we have to fulfill the mission as planned."

It was agreed that Van and his group soldiered on as they were walking throughout the sterile environment that was housing the generator. Little did they know was that Brego was watching in the shadows as he had his sword at the ready in order to strike. The only setback that he had was that there were no mirrors or reflective surfaces to stab at as he was becoming impatient. He stared at Van as he was going towards the path of the generator. Brego's fury was only beginning as he was waiting for the right moment to strike at his enemies.

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Ithilien and his group had lead the people out of harm's way as they were in the sanctuary below. It was a godsend that the place once housed Van all those years ago as it was as strong as steel. The victory over the slave masters had given Ithilien an edge as he was eager to protect the people from further harm. It wasn't long until the group lead the people into a much further place in the underground as they saw further evidence of how Van got here. There was even a hydroponics lab from such a natural element as snow when its melting ability had brought nourishment to the crops that were growing here.

"This is incredible," said Zira as she pulled out a carrot from the garden.

"I've never seen anything like it," said Ithilien.

"Someone's gotta green thumb here," said Dana. "As for those vegetables, there's a whole bumper crop to feed an army."

"I wonder if Mr. Van had a hand in this," said Rajiv.

"If he did, then he must have been taught by someone," said Undomiel.

"It also seems that the House of Telfer were known gardeners in their time," said Ghazim. "It appears that Allah's guidance has aided our strange man in the tuxedo."

And so, Ithilien and his group, along with the people that they freed had gathered as much vegetables they can muster as they were grateful that they had some food for a change. After being shackled by their cruel masters, they were satisfied with the food that was there in that old hydroponics lab. Somehow, there were signs that the House of Feanor was slipping from power as they were being beaten by the heroic efforts of the intruders of Zetsuei. It would only be a matter of time that Ithilien and his team would free more slaves from their cruel masters as they would return out in the open to battle more robots.

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Edoras kept watch outside as he was keeping an eye on the resonance wave. It was as bright as day as it became a lightning rod in Van's cause. He was waiting patiently as he also wanted to make sure that the group that went into Zetsuei had completed the mission and came back alive as it was going to be a hard one. Going back inside, he went back to his room where he saw Priscilla laying in bed. To his assumptions, he found that she had been exhausted after feeding Penelope and sending her to bed as he saw her sleeping in her little crib. He smiled at the notion as he was grateful to see them safe. Just as he was about to sit down beside Priscilla, he heard the door open as he saw Lemuel running into the room with the three turtles in his hands. He was looking for Hydrangea as he found that she wasn't there. Somehow, Edoras had been aware that the turtle was most likely to stow away in Van's pocket sooner or later, for it would also be a good advantage after all.

"What are you doing up?" he asked.

"I'm looking for Hydrangea," said Lemuel. "I can't seem to find her anywhere."

"Lemuel, Hydrangea is a very brave turtle and I have a feeling that she's stowed away in Van's coat pocket."

"But Van's a meanie! He doesn't like turtles!"

"Turtles are good luck, especially in dangerous times. I'm sure that Hydrangea will be alright."

"Are you sure?"

"I'm sure, but you need to go back to-"

CRACK! KA-BOOM! CRACK!

Edoras heard the sound of lightning as it was coming from the neighboring city of Zetsuei. When he got out of the airship, he noticed that the generator has been active in such a large surge as dangerous activity was brewing over there. Now wasn't the time to settle down as he decided to round up the remaining Imperium Twelve Armor pilots and head over there when the barrier over the city was lifted. It was a very dangerous time indeed as Edoras had also known that Ithilien and his group had went into Zetsuei to aid in the fight. The battle on the outside as well as the inside had already begun as there would be a briefing before going out there, for Van and the others depended on the victory over the House of Feanor by liberating the city of Zetsuei.

"This doesn't look good," he said as he sighed.

"What's going on?" asked Priscilla as she woke up.

"The resonance wave has gotten bigger, but it's being drawn to Zetsuei like a moth to a flame."

"Are you serious?"

"I'm afraid so. I need Tinuviel, Pavel, Thessaline, Tzippio, and Libby to summon their Armors. As for our new friend, Josie, she can be backup in Cupcake while you get out Brownie."

"Sometimes you talk like a general. By the way, what about Wendy and the twins?"

"Carmen will look after her along with the Sezorin Sisterhood and that retainer, Shinichiro. Our children will also need a sitter as well." He noticed that Priscilla was starting to worry about Lemuel and Penelope. "Don't worry, they'll be fine. As for us, we have to join the battle, no matter what."

And so, Edoras made his point clear as he was ready to round up the remaining Armor pilots in order to aid in the battle to liberate Zetsuei. It was going to be a harsh one as it was most likely to be a battle for freedom of a closed-off city.

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Wendy was worried for Van's safety as she was watching over the twins. Outside the window, she saw the resonance wave in full force as she wanted to see Van once again. It was as if fate was dealing more than just a mission to complete as there was lightning all over Zetsuei. After seeing the sight of the resonance wave, Wendy heard the twins crying as she was doing her best to comfort them. She also wanted to make sure that Van was still alive in one piece as she wanted to see him come home towards the airship.

"Please be safe," she said.

"Miss Wendy," said Shinichiro as he was outside the door. "Edoras has called for an emergency meeting."

"I'll be right there."

Wendy finished up taking care of the twins as they were already asleep in their bassinet. When she followed Shinichiro out towards the bridge, she saw Edoras and the other Armor pilots all set up as they were getting ready for battle. They were dealing with forces outside the city as the battle has already begun without limits. Wendy had never seen them like this in battle before, but they had no choice in the matter but to get out into the battlefield to liberate Zetsuei. It was a crucial battle to shake up the House of Feanor, for it would be the one that decides the fate of all the Endless Illusion.

"Listen up," said Edoras. "I've just received some indications that the House of Feanor has sent in another Armor armada towards Zetsuei. As soon as the barrier is lifted, the more confident we have in our mission into freeing this city from its cruel masters."

"Edoras, what about Van?" asked Wendy worriedly. "Is he safe? Please tell me!"

"I have no idea, but I'm hoping that he shuts down the generator in the city."

"I hope that he does. There's no telling when he'll show up in a place like this."

"There's also the dangerous assumption that Brego is still around."

"That man who tried to kill those women? I can't believe that he's still at large."

"He's been appointed as the new watchdog," said Priscilla. "I can't believe that a spoiled brat like him would crawl in such a position like this."

"I see what you mean..."

"We'll be the backup on the outside. As for Van and the others, I sure hope that they shut down that generator and put the damper on that spoiled brat's plans."

Wendy smiled at that sentiment as she watched Edoras and the rest of the Armor pilots get ready for battle. With Brownie and Cupcake all prepped and ready to go, they waited patiently as Edoras and the rest had summoned their Armors when then they fell from the sky. It was a battle that would decide the fate in all as there would be one victor in a possible outcome. It would only be a matter of time when there would be a triumph of the righteous in the face of an extinct bloodline.

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Ithilien and his team were back in the same sterile environment as they were on their way to meet up with Van and his group. They had scaled a different area as it was far more different than anything that they had ever seen before. All five had went far into the open as they found themselves in a clearing where it was empty. Ithilien had a bad feeling about this as he saw someone staring from above. He knew about Brego from Edoras as he was aware that he had the dreaded Mirror Piercer at his disposal. He didn't want to put the rest of the group at risk as he decided to go forward first. Just as he was about to see that the coast was clear, he saw the intruder jumping down in front of him as he had his katana in his hand. It was a godsend that there weren't any mirrors, but Ithilien was facing Brego face-to-face as he wasn't backing down without a fight.

"So, you're the brother of that rebel, Edoras, aren't you?" said Brego as he was seething with fury.

"I know who you are," said Ithilien. "You're the new watchdog here in Zetsuei."

"I take it that Van isn't with you. Now, where is he? I'm a very impatient man at this moment because I want to take him out in the name of the House of Feanor."

"He's not here with us and if he's here, I'll never tell you where he is."

"He could be anywhere in your little rag-tag team, but all you got is your little sister, an angry chef, a turban boy, a captive, and a by-product. Come to think of it, I despise people who aren't normal, especially that girl with the cat ears."

"You bastard!" Ithilien drew out his short sword. "We are all equal regardless of the flaws we have. Didn't anyone ever tell you that?"

"I've heard it from Van about the saying, 'love knows no boundaries.' Well, my boundaries are set in stone because it is the way of the Earth Bible. Homosexuality and in-vitro fertilization go against God's law and the rules of nature and I will kill those who are worthy of death, especially that brat, Zira, and her older sister, Marta."

"Zira is one of the Imperium Twelve Armor pilots and one who is willing to aid Van in his battle to put an end to the House of Feanor."

"I've had enough of your talk! Time to fight!"

And so, Ithilien was in the fight of his life as he was fighting against Brego. With his short sword going at his opponent, they were fighting out in the open as they were also fighting to the death. The fight was starting to get intense as both Ithilien and Brego were still going at it. Dodging his opponent's kitana, he was most likely to be the underdog in this fight as he was fighting against the watchdog of this city. Just as the fight was about to continue, they heard a rumbling sound from within as it was coming from the generator. Fury boiled in Brego as he became angry at whoever blew it up to begin with. He had to hurry before the barrier was about to disintegrate throughout the city.

"Damn you, Van!" he yelled angrily.

"Oh, no, you don't," said Ithilien.

Unfortunately, it was too late as he saw Brego vanish into the shadows. He and his team had to get to Van as soon as possible when there he and his team were ready to meet up with him once again. They had to warn him about Brego as they were in a big hurry. They had to find him fast, for time is running by a thread in this sterile environment.

"What's going on?" asked Rajiv.

"Brego got away!" cried Ithilien.

"Then we need to get moving," said Undomiel. "There's no telling what he could do next."

"I hope that Van's okay," said Zira.

"He better be because he's still got a lot of cooking to do," said Dana.

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Van was leading the way as he found the place where Ithilien and his group were going at. There was even a hole where a trap stood as it lead downward to more of Van's hiding places. The others looked at the hole carefully as it was most likely to be another clue to his old whereabouts. Now wasn't the time to look even further as he and the others had jumped over the hole and went onward into the same sterile environment that had overwhelmed the rest of the underground. They all went forth to see what went on as they noticed that some of the robots that were here were eliminated by Ithilien and his group. There was also some dangerous activity going on here as there were signs of slavery afoot. Van hated the sight of it as it reminded him of the Bridge City incident five years ago. He was in a hotbed of such degrading acts of dehumanization that ever occurred here. It also seemed that the mission has gotten much personal as Van had another reason to stop the House of Feanor.

"What happened here?" asked Yutaka.

"The head honcho, along with those robots, has been catching slaves right and left, even after there is a lot of people here in Zetsuei," said Van.

"It seems to me like Ghazim got the drop on those bucket of bolts," said Dulkas as he was examing the remains of one of the fallen robots. "Looks like he's not alone. He's hanging around with the same group that liberated whoever was being kept in here."

"It's Brego's doing."

"What are you talking about?" asked Nancy.

"He's just like the rest of his family. They still continue to have such a gluttonous hold on power, especially when it's trying to slip from under them."

"Van, what are you talking about?" asked Marta.

"Brego's been doing more than just being the watchdog of this city. He's not only working those citizens to the bone in the throes of slavery, but he's been collecting people outside of it just to keep the generator running."

"Van!" yelled Nancy. "I know that you want to help save the people here, but we have a mission to complete. Ithilien and his team are doing that job for us, but we should also do ours. Destroying the generator is our top priority here."

Van sighed as he and the rest of the team decided to keep moving forward for the sake of the mission. When they left the area, they found themselves in another sterile environment as it was much more dreary than before. The place was a tomb as there were even coffins stacked up like building blocks. To his curiosity, Van opened up one of the coffins as it was occupied by a dead body of a young woman. The dead body itself had been like this as it even had a stab wound in the middle of her chest along with a piece of a mirror shard. He knew that Brego had killed her as he was aware of the Mirror Piercer that took her life. Even Nancy and the others were disgusted at the fact that the people like that poor woman were executed for not obeying Brego as there was a power trip brewing.

"This is insane," said Marta.

"I know," said Van as he closed the coffin. "Right now, this is a taste of what Brego can do to anyone who disobeys him."

"It's a sad ending for those people," said Dulkas.

"We have to get moving. As for those people who lost their lives here in this degrading slavery, their deaths will be avenged when we get the drop on Brego."

"It's tragic to see something like this," said Yutaka.

"We'll avenge them at another time, but first, we have to take out that generator," said Nancy.

And so, they moved forward as they were walking in the same sterile environment in the underground. All five were exploring the area as they later came across a group of robots forcing some more people into working under Brego's foot. The cracking of whips and the sounds of cries had filled the area as Van viewed it as the last straw here in the underground. It wasn't long until he and the others had decided to help out as they took out some of the robots that were keeping the people as prisoners. The battle between Van's group and the robots had ended in victory for the heroes as they mopped the floor with them. The people who were slaves here were finally free from the tyranny of the House of Feanor as they were grateful in the group that stepped in to save them from their cruel masters.

After saving the people that were once captive, Van and the others had moved onward as they were still on their way towards the generator. Their mission was still the same as they were ready to destroy it in order to shut down the barrier. This mission would be a bit complicated along the way, but they had to keep moving, regardless. Although Van wanted to complete it, he also had some heritage that was hidden below as it was there long before Zetsuei's construction. After leaving the area, he and the others had found themselves in a place that was filled with electricity. It was the way of the generator as Van found it at last. His mission was clear as he was ready to fulfill it in order to lift the barrier of the city.

"This is it," he said.

"So this is the generator," said Marta.

"This is our one and only chance to destroy it in order to shut down the barrier."

"Watch out for the electricity," said Nancy.

"I already know of the risks. By the way, Marta, do you have those explosives?"

"Not much, but they'll do," she said.

"I have some explosives," said Dulkas.

"That's good," said Van. "Now then, shall we do the honors in shutting it down?"

"We'll do it, but after this, we should all go in for some ramen," said Yutaka. "By the way, here's the last of the dynamite and a lighter to fire it off with."

"That'll do quite nicely. Let's get a move on because we have a generator to blow up and a city to liberate. We started this, but we're gonna finish it whenever we put Brego in his place."

Without hesitation, Van drew out his sword as he was ready to shut down the generator. With the explosives handed to him, he was ready to blow up the generator as he was also there to give more freedom to the people of Zetsuei. With the explosives in his hands, he stuck them on the generator along with the dynamite as they were ready to blow up at any time. When he saw an electric current coming forth, he fled as he saw it light the fuses of the remaining dynamite. It wasn't long until he got out of the way as he joined up with the rest of his group while hiding in the distance.

BOOM!

The generator had finally been blown to pieces as the barrier to the city had been lifted. It was a great success as Van and the others had set out what they were supposed to do. Even with the resonance wave still hovering over the sky, the mission had been completed at last, but the battle wasn't over just yet.

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Wendy had seen Edoras and the other Armor pilots off as they were ready to go up against the Armors that were approaching Zetsuei. With the barrier lifted, the Armor pilots were on their way as they were ready to liberate the city once and for all. It was a battle that became more interesting as Wendy watched them go off into battle. She wanted to see Van once again as she was starting to miss him dearly. After looking after the twins, along with Lemuel and Penelope, she was hoping that everyone would be alright and safe as they were off fighting the forces of the House of Feanor. It wasn't long until she saw the resonance wave swirling all over the sky in such dark blue waves. She found it to be beautiful as they were turning the sky into a large pallet of bluish colors. It was a sign that the House of Feanor is losing its grip on power as it was about to be pushed towards the edge. It would only be a matter of time before Van would reach the Lost Region, for he would also go up against Eomer in the near future.

"Please be safe," said Wendy as she was fiddling at the cross around her neck. "Please be home, Van. I'll be waiting for you whenever you return."

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Ithilien and his group were on their way towards the generator as they heard the large explosion coming from the central area. It was such a powerful blow to the House of Feanor as Ithilien and his group had came across Van and the other team. It was a grand reunion as both teams had seen the resonance wave aid in removing the barrier of the city. After seeing the mission through, everyone was grateful that they were fulfilling it with such gusto. As for Van, however, he was ready to be on his way, but something had snatched him up with a claw. The rest of the groups saw Brego at the controls as he hauled Van upward toards the surface. The short-lived victory has turned into a nightmare as Van was trying to break free while in midair in familiar territory. He saw the resonance wave still swirling in the night sky as he was still trapped in the grabbing claw. It wasn't long until he saw Brego in full force as he had his katana at the ready.

"Long time, no see," he said. "Eomer's not too happy with you right now, so I'm gonna do the honors in killing you."

"You sure look well for someone who's been appointed as the new watchdog of this city."

"I won't be ridiculed by the likes of you!... not anymore!"

"So, I take it that you're still butt-hurt after our last little skirmish in Jade Creek. It also seems that you're most likely to piss Eomer off in killing me a lot sooner than expected."

"Look, I want more than just power. I want to be a peer in the Elite, but it'll all change once I take you down."

Brego was aimed to do away with Van as he finally saw a mirror that was hidden in the wall. With Van's reflection in full effect, he was ready to strike as he was about to drive his katana into it. Just as he was about to do so, he felt a small needle-like dagger prick his hand as he dropped his katana onto the ground. To his surprise, he saw a strange bald man dressed in shaolin clothing come out into the open as he drew out his broadswords in order to strike. With Van freed from the grabbing claw, he got his advantage as he drew out his sword and was eager to challenge Brego. Both he and the strange man had their opponent cornered as he was trying to pick up his katana and fight.

"You Telfer swine!" shrieked Brego.

"Don't even think about it!" yelled the strange man as he had a grudge against him. "You are the worst form of scum that ever graced onto the planet. I won't let you get away for what you've done!"

"It's about Qianxue, isn't it? Well, it's a shame that I know nothing about her-"

"Don't play dumb! I watched you rape and kill my mother and now you're gonna kill the man who put a damper on one of the Feanor relatives! You really stooped so low on this that it's not funny!"

"Lord Brego!" said a voice over the city intercom. "The barrier has been lifted! There are also intruders coming! What shall we do?!"

"Kill them all," he said with a hateful voice. "The Armada will mop up the rest."

"You really lost it, Brego," said Van.

"I don't trust him," said the man in Shaolin clothing. "Brego never fights honorably, especially with his opponents."

"If he wants a fight, then I'll give to to him right here."

And so, Brego picked up his katana as he wanted to challenge Van to a duel to the death. It would be a troublesome challenge indeed as both men had their swords at the ready as they fought on the surface above. The fought with their respected weapons as they were attacking each other right and left. With Van gaining the upper hand, he was ready to up the ante until he saw Brego go for the advantage as he had his kitana at the ready to finish what he started.

With the man in Shaolin clothing sitting on the sidelines, he watch Van and Brego duel on the surface as the resonance wave was still swirling in the sky. He remembered Brego ever since that day when he invaded his home and had his way with his mother. He wanted to take him out for both raping and killing her that night as he wanted to kill him for it. After seeing the fight between Van and Brego, he had known that one of them had a lot of dishonor over his head as he was waiting for his chance to go for the kill.

"You're mine!" yelled Brego as he saw the reflection of a small pond.

When Brego finally made his way to the pond, he saw Van's reflection as he was about to take him out with his Mirror Piercer. Just as he was about to get the chance, he was stopped once again by the man with the Shaolin clothing as he kicked him around all over the place. Rage boiled in the man who wanted vengeance against his opponent as he drew out his broadswords and slashed at the reflection of him. Blood seeped down Brego's leg as he was becoming more angrier than ever. He always killed his enemies with the Mirror Piercer move as he finally got a taste of his own medicine. Even Van was grateful that he had an ally in the man who bore a grudge against Brego as he pointed his sword at his opponent.

"It seems that you still don't play fair, do you?" said the man in Shaolin clothing.

"You shut up!" yelled Brego as he was clutching at his leg. "You are just like those clowns who are trying to soil my family's name, Guofeng! As for Van, he's nothing but a drifter in a tuxedo who will never defeat the House of Feanor!"

"I've heard it all before!" yelled Van. "You and your piss-poor family are all the same!"

Outraged by such mockery, Brego held up his katana as he summoned his Armor, Commodus. When it came down from the sky, it was a much tricked-out version of Metsa of Tuesday as it was ready for its pilot to command it. With Brego going inside of it, he felt his leg wound head as he was ready to do away with Van front and center. He wasn't running away from the danger as he was ready to have a real duel to the death with his enemy.

"You never learn, do you?" he said.

"Looks like Brego finally got out his Armor after all," said Guofeng.

"I'll take it from here; just get to safety, will you?!"

"Be careful; Brego surely likes to put the hurt on everyone with that thing."

"Don't worry, I'll put that prick in his place as if it's the last thing I'll ever do!"

"Good luck and watch your back."

And so, Van was ready to deal with his hateful opponent as he used his sword to summon Dann. When he took out Hydrangea from out of his pocket, he set her aside as she crawled to safety. In a bizarre twist of fate, he had to lure Commodus out of the city as soon as possible when he saw Dann fall from the sky. It was a battle for Zetsuei as it was the final city that bordered the Lost Region. Van had to stop Brego once and for all, for the future was about to be a standstill in a battle to liberate the city of Zetsuei and continue onward to the Lost Region.

To be continued...