ZK Chromedragozoid: Fang and Slayer are gonna be joined by the Justice League.
Superman flew straight towards the Metrotower, cradling Sandy in his arms. She had been poisoned by the Wasp Fangire and needed medical attention. Normal hospitals weren't equipped for anything like this, but the Metrotower had a hospital area equipped with the most advanced medical equipment. He needed to act fast, though, since the poison was starting to spread.
Fang (Blood Form) and Slayer followed after the Man of Steel on the Blood Fang and X-Lion, respectively. Tied up in chains and strapped over the back of the X-Lion was Suzu, who was trying to struggle out of his bonds. However, it was of no use. Duck tape had also been placed over his mouth to get him to shut up. Suzu would've assumed his true form again but he'd been weakened greatly by Fang and Slayer's combo finisher. One more change and it could very well kill him.
Superman touched down in front of the Metrotower and entered the access code as the two Riders pulled over. Slayer grabbed Suzu by the back of his shirt. As much as he wanted to kill the Fangire for doing this to Sandy, he needed answers and he was going to beat them out of this Fangire if it was the last thing he did.
"No funny business," Slayer threatened. Suzu glared back.
The entrance of the Metrotower opened and they all entered. Slayer had Suzu slung over his shoulder as they all went into the structure. Fang had seen a lot of advanced technology growing up but since this was the Justice League's Metrotower, he had to be impressed. He'd heard that his own brother had once boarded the Watchtower. If only Richard was here. He would be green with envy.
They went into a lift which first took them to the hospital area. An infirmary would be a mockery. It looked just like a hospital with JL personnel and doctors walking about. This was where the heroes would go if they were ill or had suffered major injuries on missions. Sandy was a special case.
Superman shouted orders, "Get this girl to Intensive Care! This is an emergency! She's been poisoned!" One of the personnel took Sandy off Superman's hands and carried her away to stabilize her condition. Slayer would've followed but right now he had something to take care, namely the Fangire he was currently carrying.
"So, what do we do with this guy?" Slayer asked, referring to Suzu.
"We have special holding cells for people like him," said Superman.
"Good, because he's got to answer for this," Slayer growled.
"And I want answers too," said Superman, crossing his arms, "Namely about you too."
"But first let's focus on Sandy and this Fangire," suggested Fang.
This Superman could agree to. Since Fang and Slayer were not going anywhere, he could trust them enough to not leave. This was especially true since the one who had poisoned the small girl was trapped in their grasp. Right now, they had to tend to Sandy, hoping that there was cure for her condition. The doctors employed at the Metrotower were some of the best in the world.
Still, the poison was supernatural in nature and the doctors might not be able to cure it. Superman realized that he might have to call in some experts if he wanted to guarantee Sandy's survival.
He would have to call in Doctor Fate.
Suzu was thrown into the holding cell roughly by Slayer who then walked over to the weakened Fangire. The chains still bound the Fangire's arms to his body so he wouldn't be able to use his stinger weapon on any one of them. The weapon had already been confiscated but once the Fangire assumed his true form, it wouldn't matter. However, in his weakened state an attempted change into his Wasp Fangire form could shatter his already fragile body. It didn't stop Slayer from manhandling him, though.
"Get up!" Slayer shouted before he forced Suzu to his feet before ripping off the duck tape. The Fangire stuck his tongue in disgust.
"You should be more gentle," complained Suzu mockingly.
"I'll show you gentle!" Slayer growled as he forced Suzu to sit on a chair. Two JL personnel were acting as guards and standing outside of the cell. Suzu rolled his eyes as Slayer sat across from him. "I got questions and you have answers."
"What's in it for me then?" questioned Suzu. "I mean, you're going to kill me anyway, right? It is what you do. Then again, killing has always been second nature to you."
"My past is not the subject," Slayer growled. Oh, he so wanted to kill Suzu. He wanted to avenge his late wife and unborn child so much that reigning in his anger was becoming taxing. However, right now, Sandy's life was in danger and this Fangire knew how the poison worked.
"Well, I think it's a good time to chat about old times," grinned Suzu. "It's not everyday you meet an old face from the past. Why don't you take off that mask so we can actually see one another?"
Slayer reached up to his helmet. He hadn't realized that he was still in his armored form. It didn't occur to him, really, since Sandy's life was in danger. Of course, he wasn't going to let this Fangire get to him. "Where is the antidote? Tell me!"
"Oh, well, the antidote," Suzu said as he shifted in his seat, "Let's just say my master is the one who has it."
"Your master?" Slayer questioned.
"Head of the Insect Clan," Suzu clarified, "And speaking of heads, guess whose head is gonna be served on a platter?"
Enraged, Slayer grabbed Suzu by the neck and then smashed his face into the table. The guards were about to intervene but a voice in their earpieces stopped them.
Currently, all this was being viewed by Superman through a closed-circuit monitor with Fang standing next to him. "He's pretty violent," said Superman as he watched how Slayer was interrogating Suzu.
"That he is," Fang agreed. Apparently, Superman had pulled Fang aside to talk. "So, why are we here?"
"A few reasons, really," Superman confessed, "For starters, I want to know how you got your armor."
Fang shrugged, "Aren't we heroes supposed to be entitled to our own secrets?"
"Yes, which is why I asked for help from a friend," said Superman. Suddenly, a white portal in the shape of an Egyptian Ankh formed and Dr. Fate stepped out of it. Actually, he floated out of it. Fang watched as the sorcerer's portal flickered out of existence before his feet touched the floor.
"I got your message, Superman," said Dr. Fate. He then eyed Fang. "Amazing; that armor resembles the one that was worn by the Demon Emperor."
"Demon Emperor?" Fang repeated, quirking an eyebrow. Fangula grew nervous.
"And I don't think it's wise to pretend to be non-sentient," Dr. Fate said to Fangula. "I know you're more than just a belt buckle."
Fangula flew off the belt and then flew up to perch himself on Fang's left shoulder. "Well, you caught me. Bravo."
Superman blinked, and stated, "You're alive."
"Well, what did you expect? A robot?" asked Fangula, offended.
"I have questions that require answering," requested Dr. Fate, "Do you mind?"
Fang shrugged, "I guess I can answer a few questions. Right now, my…ally is beating the shit out of that Fangire." What he said was true. Slayer was currently bashing the Fangire's head against the table.
Seeing this, the Man of Steel immediately ran into the interrogation room and gripped Slayer's arms. "Hey! Stop it!" Superman shouted.
"Let me go!" Slayer growled. "He's got information and I aim to get it!"
"We can't get anything if he's unconscious!" Superman retorted.
Fang and Fate just watched the proceedings with their usual calm patience. Inwardly, Fang was just as eager to find out about this venom as Slayer was. He was completely appalled that the Fangire would harm a child just to save his own skin. A child with Fangire blood to boot. It just went to show that there was no honor among the majority of the Fangire clans.
Fang sighed as Fangula chuckled. The sealed vampire said, "He sure has a way of getting his answers."
"Yes, but I think it's more efficient if we have a mind reader because when Slayer gets through with that Fangire, there won't be anything left of him and we need him alive, unfortunately," said Fang. He then questioned, "So, Fangula, do you know anything about this Demon Emperor I'm said to resemble?"
"Well…Um…" Fangula began but sighed. "Fine, I helped to create the armor and when I was sealed, all my knowledge was sealed inside of me. Thus I am able to recreate it using the Demon Emperor Stone."
"Demon Emperor Stone?"
Fangula pointed to the green stone on his forehead, "This gem, which allows me to grant you the armor."
"I actually suspected that," said Fang as he stared at his hands. "I mean, there had to be a reason why I resemble this Demon Emperor." This revelation gave Fang the urge for more answers. He would need to ask Francis, Gillian, Lobo and Topper about this Demon Emperor and if they were ever involved with him.
"So, how did you come to acquire Fangula?" asked Dr. Fate.
"He was a gift from my father," Fang answered.
"Your father?"
"Obviously, my father wanted me to be the one to fight Fangires."
"So, you're really not the Demon Emperor?" asked Fate.
"How could I?" questioned Fang rhetorically. "I'm only 15."
That was a surprise. Superman had told him that Fang was a boy but 15? He was still a child. "So, did you willingly don the armor?"
"At first, no," Fang said with a shake of his head, "But I volunteered when I discovered that the Fangires were truly a threat. I do this to protect the people precious to me." He was thinking of Danielle when he said this, as well as Seras and Richard.
"Noble, truly noble," Fate nodded.
"Now, can I ask you something?" asked Fang. Fate nodded. "What do you know of the Demon Emperor?"
"He was a powerful vampire lord, unrivalled by anyone. The only one who could be considered his equal would be Count Dracula. He had an army of vampires at his beck and call but he mysteriously disappeared over 500 years ago."
Superman brought Slayer back and frowned, "You really have anger issues."
"Can you blame me?" Slayer questioned angrily. "That girl is dying and he knows the cure."
"He wasn't talking, right?" asked Fang, though he knew the answer already. "Fine, let me handle him."
"How?" asked Slayer.
"You'll see."
Fang entered the interrogation room next. Suzu spat in disgust at the Rider. "You're a traitor, you know. Betraying your own race like this."
"I'm not one of your own, Fangire," Fang hissed.
"Yes, but you are close," Suzu grinned. "So, you want answers too? Too bad. I'm not talking." He laughed at Fang.
"Oh, I think you will," said Fang as he revealed a capsule between his fingers. With a flick of his wrist, he tossed the capsule into the Fangire's mouth. He then swallowed it by accident.
"What did you do to me!?" Suzu demanded. "Tell me!?"
"Truth telling potion. I made it especially to work on anything and anyone," Fang said. "You cannot lie anymore so you might as well answer my question." He then asked, "Who sent you?"
"My master," Suzu answered without thinking, "the Head of the Insect Clan."
"And what kind of poison did you use on Sandy and how long does she have?"
"It's a potent venom that will kill the victim within 24 hours." Fang's eyes widened under his visor. He now knew what Slayer felt. He wanted to kill this Fangire himself now for using such a poison on a child, much less a Fandiri child.
"Where is the antidote?" Fang asked.
"The Toxicon Medical Company."
"What kind of resistance will there be?"
"It's a trap," Suzu continued. "I was supposed to poison the girl to get you there. The other Hive Lords will be there to fight you."
"Who has the cure?"
"My master," Suzu gulped. "It was a special venom of his creation that I used."
"What kind of Fangires are the Hive Lords?"
"Tarantula, centipede, locust, stag beetle, rhino beetle, and my master the scorpion." Suzu had fortunately been able to leave out mentioning of himself being a Hive Lord as Fang only wanted information on the others. A loophole he took advantage of despite the truth potion.
"What kind of abilities do they possess?" Fang pressed.
"Each of them is considered the ultimate in their skill," Suzu spoke, visibly trying to keep quiet. "Tarantula is considered the Ultimate Trapper, centipede the Ultimate Speed, locust the Ultimate Devourer, stag beetle the Ultimate Attacker, rhino beetle the Ultimate Defender, and my master is the Ultimate Poison." He inwardly smiled. Fang obviously didn't notice that Suzu had left out himself, the Ultimate Shooter.
"Do they have weaknesses?" asked Fang.
"No," Suzu answered. "Why do you think we call them 'Ultimate'?"
Fang nodded before he got up and left the room. As he met up with Slayer and the others, he saw that they were gaping at him.
"What?"
"How did you do that?" asked Slayer.
"Don't you remember?" asked Fang, grinning under his helmet, "I am a potion maker."
"And you could've done that before? Why didn't you?" Slayer demanded.
"It was fun watching you beat the stuffing out of him. Now, let's go to Toxicon."
"I'll go with you with some Justice League members," Superman offered but Fang declined.
"Thank you, but I don't think it's a good idea to involve you, Superman," said Fang. "The Fangires are our problem."
"Not when they're in my city," Superman crossed his arms. "I am coming with you, whether you like it or not."
"Slayer?" asked Fang. "What do you say?"
"First, we call the others and tell them what's going on," said Slayer. "Then, we get to Toxicon." He frowned grimly under his helmet. "Sandy doesn't have much time left."
Unbeknownst to the heroes, everything that had been said by the Wasp Fangire was being broadcast to the Head of the Insect Clan. He sat in his swivel chair and smiled smugly. "So, everything is going according to plan. Even with Suzu's capture, it's all going smoothly." He stood up and walked out of his office toward an elevator. He pressed a button that had 'SB 8' written on it. The elevator shot downward, not stopping once.
When it finally did stop, the man walked out. A look around showed there being 5 other figures in the room. "Now everyone, it's time we put an end to Fang and Slayer!"
Suzu sat alone in the cell, quietly. He was planning. He knew the others were waiting for him, and he needed to escape. He looked around the room and noticed that he had two cameras focused on him. He felt around in his mouth with his tongue and noticed three loose teeth. He smiled; Slayer had unknowingly given him a way out.
Using his tongue, Suzu wrenched one tooth out of his gums, and spit it at the camera. The tooth shot at such a speed that it shattered the camera. He then quickly wrenched the other tooth out and destroyed the other camera. He wasn't known as the Ultimate Shooter for nothing. The two guards noticed this and ran into the cell. Suzu quickly subdued them and then drained the life from them. Now revitalized, the Wasp Fangire transformed to his true self, shattered the chains binding his arms and quickly left the holding cell.
Charging his way through several of the personnel, he quickly made his way outside the Metrotower before reverting to his human form. He watched smugly as several heroes came out to stop his escape. He listened and could hear the sound of something coming for him. Normally something moving at this speed left behind a slightly visible red blur, but not this time. Suzu could easily make out a man in a black suit coming straight at him. He smiled and waved at the heroes, "Later!" And just like that he had vanished.
Alarms began to blare to life as the security personnel and available heroes and heroines began to scramble to emergency stations. Superman instantly grabbed his communicator and started speaking.
"This is Superman. Just what the heck is going on?" the Man of Steel demanded.
"There's been a breech, sir!" a security officer answered. "Something managed to break into the Metrotower's perimeter before snagging that prisoner you brought in and left."
"You mean he's gone?!" Slayer roared as he overheard the words.
"Relax," Fang frowned behind his mask. "We know where he's going to be anyway."
Slayer turned to look at his fellow Rider. It took a moment for the realization to come to him through his rage, but it quickly came to him. The Insect Clan wanted them to come to Toxicon and they made sure they would since the cure to the Scorpion Fangire's venom was there.
Danielle was pacing back at forth. She was still at the studio along with Gillian and Seras. She was staring down at her cell phone, worriedly. "He's not picking up."
"Oh, relax, Danielle," said Gillian calmly. "If he was in trouble you'd know by now."
"I can't help but worry," said Danielle.
"Same here," agreed Seras. "I mean I've tried to call Tamashii and so far I've gotten nothing."
"Girls! Girls!" Emiko called, "Come here, quick!" The woman was pointing towards the television. The girls went over to watch.
"And this was the scene when two mysterious armored men were fighting a strange monster. Luckily, Superman came just in time to assist in the creature's capture," said the reporter as it showed the video of the battle, which had been recorded by a civilian who had just been passing by and decided to sell it to the news.
Seras and Danielle gaped in shock while Gillian quirked an eyebrow. She commented, "Well, at least you two know what's going on."
Seras was going to have a serious talk with Tamashii. Danielle was thinking along the same lines too, wanting to chat with her own boyfriend as well.
"You sure you don't want to tell Seras?" asked Fang as he and Slayer walked out of the Metrotower and towards their own bikes.
"She'll just worry unnecessarily," said Slayer as he mounted the X-Lion.
"It's understandable," Fang agreed, "But she needs to know what's going on, especially what's happening to Sandy."
Slayer gripped the handlebars tightly. "Sandy's dying, at it's all my fault. I'm going to do what's right."
"Not alone you're not," Fang reminded. "I'm coming too."
"Fine, just when it's between me and Suzu, don't get in my way," Slayer warned before he kicked off the stand and raced off.
"Stubborn as always," Fang shook his head.
"Can you blame him?" questioned Fangula from the belt. "Did you ask him why he hated that Fangire?"
"He didn't say much, but he said that Suzu killed someone very important to him in the past," Fang mounted the bike. "Regardless, we have to help Sandy and fast."
"Wait!" Superman called as he came out of the Metrotower. Fang turned his head towards the Man of Steel. "Where are you going?"
"Where else?" Fang retorted, "To the Toxicon Medical Company."
"Not without backup," Superman objected. "I'm coming with you."
"I hardly think that's necessary," Fang declined.
"This is my city, and a little girl got hurt on my watch. Let me help make it right."
Fang frowned. The Fangires were his and Slayer's problem. No need to get anyone else involved. However, logically, a little help from the local Superhero community wouldn't hurt. It may even give them an advantage against the Hive Lords Suzu had told him under the influence of the truth potion. "Alright, fine," Fang sighed, accepting the offer for help, "But, when a Fangire is around, let us fight it."
"We will jump in when you're in trouble," Superman said firmly. "That's what we do in the League."
"Do whatever you want then," Fang grumbled. "Is anyone else coming?"
"Steel and Dr. Fate," Superman answered, gesturing to the sorcerer and the steel armored man behind him who were just coming out of the Metrotower.
"Let's roll, before my partner decides to get himself killed," Fang revved up his engine and kicked off the stand before racing away from the Metrotower. The three heroes followed in the sky, flying after the vampiric Rider.
Seras, Gillian and Danielle had returned to the hotel, quickly. Seras remembered something about Tamashii taking Sandy to a museum along with Bunshichi. Maybe that guy could shed some light on the subject. They did find him at the lobby.
She wasn't very happy. In fact, she was distraught.
"Sandy's…dying?" Seras repeated, grasping the idea.
Bunshichi nodded, "Tamashii told me not to tell you but well…" He glanced at Danielle who had her eyes narrowed, "You forced it out of me."
"So, he's at the Justice League's Metrotower, huh?" Danielle asked, also upset but was able to hide it. No need to break down.
"That's right. Sandy is there too."
"OK, so let's go," Seras said as she headed for the door with Danielle.
"Where?" Gillian asked in interest.
"To the Metrotower," answered Seras.
"You sure they are just going to let two civilians in?" Gillian asked rhetorically. "Because, I seriously doubt that."
Seras narrowed her eyes, "They'd have to once they see what these 'civilians' can do."
"Fine, I'll be waiting at the pool," said Gillian nonchalantly. Despite showing cold indifference, she was worried about Sandy's condition too. She just had trouble showing concern. It didn't fit her nature as a Fangire, really.
The two Riders and 3 League members arrived in front of the large pharmaceutical company with every intent on saving Sandy. At one glance, the place looked deserted. Superman used his X-Ray Vision and saw not one living soul inside the building. Dr. Fate, of course, felt a dark magical aura about the place. Either way, it didn't matter to Slayer as he got off his bike and stormed towards the door. Despite the inside of the building having nobody inside by the eyes of the Last Son of Krypton, there was a single guard posted outside. He wore the generic security guard uniform and was standing firmly in front of the door, not allowing anyone but authorized staff and personnel enter.
"That's far enough," said the guard, undaunted by the appearance of the heroes. "Authorized staff and personnel only."
"Stand aside," Slayer warned. "I'm in a hurry."
"Sorry, human," said the guard, the skin on his face cracking to hint what he truly was, "That was not a request." His entire body shimmered before he assumed the form of a Fangire that resembled a large red ant. He clinked his mandibles and flexed his claws. His muscles looked large and if he was anything like the insect he resembled had the strength to match. Slayer was caught off guard by a punch to the chest that sent him sailing across the parking lot, only to be caught by Superman. The Fangire saw the two Riders as possible threats to his master and the three heroes as dinner. Their life energy smelled so delicious but that was to be suspected of superheroes.
The Ant Fangire charged straight towards them. Steel and Superman acted first and attacked. Superman swung a fist while Steel swung down his hammer. The two attacks hit the Fangire in the shoulders but he didn't get sent flying. Instead, he withstood the strikes and countered with his own blows, landing hits to the two heroes' chins. Superman had not expected for a Fangire to be so strong and was sent sailing and then landing on the pavement.
Dr. Fate chanted a spell and sent lighting flying at the Ant Fangire, but his stained glass body repelled the lightning as he charged but then he stopped as he felt several shots to the back of the head. He turned to see Slayer, walking towards him with his gun drawn. Slayer banished the X-Calibur before he summoned his twin mystic swords and charged straight at the demonic creature. Hissing in excitement, the Fangire charged right back to engage the white Rider. Slayer slashed with his swords and aside from sparks flying off the Fangire's body, they had little effect on him. The Fangire grabbed Slayer by the neck and then head-butted him, hard. Slayer was immune to pain though but then the Fangire kicked him right into a parked van.
Meanwhile, Fang was watching the entire thing, not moving from his spot. Fangula had told him to watch the Ant Fangire's movement as the heroes' attempts did nothing but enrage the insectoid creature.
"We should be helping," said Fang, gripping his fists.
"No, not yet," Fangula objected, "Watch and learn, then you'll know when to strike."
"I can't wait. They might die."
"And if you act at the wrong moment, you'll perish too. Just, wait and see what happens."
Superman, Slayer and Steel decided to team up to put the beat down on the Fangire. However, the monster was proving to be just as strong as the Man of Steel and could survive all of Steel and Slayer's strikes to his body. It was like he was an unstoppable powerhouse and a match for Superman. Even Superman's heat vision didn't make him flinch. No wonder he was given guard duty.
"Alright, this is getting us nowhere," said Steel as he panted.
"You're right," Superman agreed. "These Fangires are tough."
Slayer didn't want to agree with them so he unleashed one of his attacks, "Iron Dragon Strike!" The attack hit the Fangire but aside from a huge explosion, it did nothing as the Fangire walked out of the blaze unscathed. "Impossible…"
Dr. Fate was watching the entire thing, "This Fangire appears to have been altered by something."
"Reminds me of Bane," said Steel, referring to one of Batman's own rogues.
"Bane…" Fang thought over as he heard the name. "Didn't Bane take a substance called Venom to increase his strength? Maybe this Fangire has taken something similar to increase his own power."
"Glad for you to join, finally," said Slayer sarcastically.
"Everyone, stand aside," said Fang. "I have a way of beating this person."
"Are you insane!?" Steel shouted. "Even Supes couldn't beat this guy! What makes you think you can?"
"Because," Fang said as he drew out a whistle that was designed to look like a purple fist. "It's my job." He placed the whistle between Fangula's lips. "Juggernaut Hammer." Fangula blew in response.
Back at the hotel, Francis was just relaxing in bed when his eyes snapped wide open. Walter, who was with him, looked on in concern especially as a purple aura surrounded the Fangire.
"Open the window," spoke Francis as he got off the bed. Walter did as told and opened the window. Francis then turned into a small statuette resembling a muscular humanoid and flew straight out window. Walter smiled, knowing fully well what would happen next.
The statuette arrived at the scene and immediately changed, unfolding itself into a massive war hammer. A long black shaft extended from the weapon which Fang grabbed. Chains wrapped along his arms before shattering, revealing thick purple gauntlets trimmed in silver adorning his arms. His shoulders also looked blocky and better reinforced. Chains wrapped around his chest and shattered as well, revealing blocky and heavy purple chest armor with a silver trim as well. The breast piece resembled two fists that were connected at the knuckles. His visor turned purple as did Fangula's eyes.
Everyone looked stunned at Fang's transformation, but the vampiric Rider paid no heed. Fate had felt the presence of another being integrating itself into Fang's armor, which indicated that whatever the Juggernaut Hammer was, it was indeed a living being. Fang ignored the looks of shock before he started to walk towards the Fangire, dragging the massive Juggernaut Hammer behind him. The Fangire charged and struck at Fang with his claws, but the Rider didn't even flinch. Sparks continued to fly as the Fangire struck but the armor withstood the blows effectively.
Fang cracked his neck from side to side. "My turn then," the Rider spoke. He then lifted up the Juggernaut Hammer and swung it hard, sending the Fangire staggering back. He began to swing his new weapon around, striking at the Fangire's vulnerable spots, which stunned him. Blow after blow was being dealt on him but the Fangire couldn't find a way to counter his opponent's attacks. Fang then swung his Juggernaut Hammer so hard that it flung the Fangire straight into the double doors.
The heroes watched in shock as Fang did what they couldn't. He seemed to be above Superman's strength but that was impossible, right?
The impact shattered the glass doors but the Ant Fangire was not going to be scared off. Unleashing a roar, he then charged straight for Fang.
"Boy, now!" Fangula ordered and Fang brought down the shaft of the Juggernaut Hammer to level with Fangula's mouth. Fangula bit down, "Juggernaut Bite!"
Dr. Fate could sense the rise in dark energy as the sky darkened around them. A gibbous moon appeared in the sky as bolts of purple lightning struck down from above with the sound of thunder following. Fang began channeling the energy into himself. His visor flashed as he pulled a switch in the back of the Juggernaut Hammer's head, causing the fist to open and revealing an eye in the palm. The eye absorbed the lightning into itself before the fist closed once more. As the Fangire came into range, Fang raised up the Juggernaut Hammer, creating a phantom projection of the weapon to appear above him. The phantom projection was much more gigantic compared to the original. Fang then gripped his weapon's shaft tightly and swung it around, the Phantom Fist followed suit before Fang brought the Juggernaut Hammer down.
"JUGGERNAUT THUNDER SLAP!"
The Ant Fangire could only watch as the Phantom Fist came down on him, hard, shattering his body to pieces and creating a large crater on impact. His soul then rose up into the air. Luckily, Fangula swooped towards the soul and swallowed it before flying back to Fang and spitting the stone out into his partner's hand.
The assorted heroes, and even Slayer, were surprised to see the defeat of the Ant Fangire at the hands of Fang. The heroes had only seen this kind of power from the ancient enemies they fought, although Fate had been almost expecting this from the one bearing the Demon Emperor's armor. Slayer himself knew more about Fang's abilities and this had caught even him off guard.
Fang rested the shaft of his Juggernaut Hammer on his shoulder before turning around to face the heroes. "What are you waiting for? Don't just stand there gawking. Come on!" He then turned back to face the entrance. He approached the door and then swung his Juggernaut Hammer hard, smashing it in. He then entered the building calmly.
"Hold on, Sandy," muttered Slayer. "I'll be back soon."
Suzu was now in the sub-basement of the Toxicon building. He stood surrounded by the other Hive Lords, though they were hidden in the shadows. "So, who want's to go first?" he said after delivering his report.
"I will," clicked a voice. "Fang, after seeing how he defeats one of our brothers, is definitely the bigger threat. I will easily deal with him."
"You really are an idiot, Locust," said Suzu. "You're all underestimating Akashi's true power. If he were to really let loose, I don't even think all of us together would be enough to stop him."
"That is enough, Suzu," said their leader. "Go to your posts and prepare. Though I highly doubt that they'd get past the first level, we cannot afford to take any of them lightly."
'That's what you said about the guard you posted above,' one individual among the Hive Lords thought traitorously to himself.
The collected Hive Lords bowed in respect before obediently following their leader's orders. They would ready themselves against these heroes who would dare enter their domain and destroy two of the biggest threats to the Fangires: Fang and Slayer.
ZK Chromedragozoid: It took me awhile, but at least now it's good to go. Thanks to Paladin!
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Juggernaut Form and Juggernaut Hammer!
The Juggernaut Hammer is a fist-like war hammer and Francis' weapon form which he assumes upon being summoned by the Juggernaut Whistle. It allows Fang to assume Juggernaut Form, receiving Francis' unbeatable strength in the process. When in Juggernaut Form, Fang's upper body armor becomes purple and bulky and his visor turns purple as well. The armor is heavy and reduces Fang's speed but grants him high offensive and defensive power. The finisher is known as Juggernaut Thunder Slap. The Juggernaut Hammer's 'palm' opens to reveal an eye that absorbs electrical energy into the hammer. After it closes it generates a giant ghostly projection called the 'Phantom Fist' which follows the direction of Fang's swings. The force of the strike shatters a Fangire immediately upon contact.