Chapter 18: Love And War

Basco spun his ring, activating the control command on Luka's engagement ring. The electricity runs into Luka's body causing her to scream out of pain.

Luka: Aahhh! What... are... you... doing? Luka fall to the ground as she can't bear the pain.

"Lukaaa! Damn, Basco!" screamed Marvelous as he wanted to jump in and saves Luka but again he was blocked by Barizorg.

Basco smirked. "Hold on, My Lady. Just a little bit pain. It won't harm you"

Luka's eyes turned hollow and she's not herself anymore. She stands up slowly and brushes off the dirt from her gown before walked obediently to the control tower that controls the Dome of Defence. Other than Cain, Luka was granted with access to the Dome of Defence and able to deactivate it.

Cain: Luka... don't! Cain screamed out Luka's name. Much to his surprised, Basco knows that only both of them can deactivate the Dome. "Gokaiger, you have to stop Luka. Basco is going to have her deactivate the Dome. If that happen, this planet is in a great danger!"

The Gokaiger seem surprised. That cannot be happening. Once the Dome fall, Zangyack Fleet will be able to enter the planet and when that happen, it will be impossible to stop them.

Joe: Marvelous, you stop her. We'll handle the rest. (Joe blocked Barizorg with his sword, thus allowing Marvelous to escape)

The rest nodded in agreement. Marvelous quickly jumped in to stop Luka.

Marvelous chased after Luka and try to grab her arm. She quickly avoids it, grabbed her sword and pointed it to Marvelous throat and not uttering any words. Her eyes full of black.

"Luka... it's me, Marvelous" Marvelous tried to call out Luka's soul back to herself, but she does not respond. Luka blows her sword again and again towards Marvelous, he just avoid and dodge the attack. He does not want to hurt Luka no matter what.

Marvelous pushed away Luka's sword and hugged Luka from behind, restraining her from moving any further towards the Dome. But Luka is a tough fighter, she tried to escape herself from Marvelous causing him to struggle. Marvelous immediately grab Luka's ring and try to pull it off. But to no avail, the ring just won't come out. Then, he pulled off the diamond from the ring which has caused Luka to turn into hollow mode. She started to awake from the hollow state and becoming more of herself.

Luka grabbed her head as she feels a heavy headache. "What... what is going on?"

Marvelous: Luka... Luka, wake up! Look at me... Look at me.. (Marvelous placed his palms firmly onto Luka's cheek and look into her eyes to make sure that she has totally awake from the hollow mode.

Luka: Mmma-Marvelous... What is going...on?

Marvelous smiled and pulled her into his arm tightly. "I thought I'd lost you!"

Luka still confused.

Basco: Brilliant. Never thought you'll remove the diamond! But not so fast though... she still under my influence... as long the ring is on her finger.

Marvelous was shocked... What?!

Suddenly, Luka pushed Marvelous away, grabbed her sword and was about to blow it on Marvelous. "Go away!" screamed Luka.

Luckily, Marvelous managed to dodge the blow though it did scratched his arms causing few blood to drop.

" Marvelous..." cried Luka. She didn't want to hurt Marvelous but she can't help but to keep on attacking Marvelous unwillingly.

Luka: Go away, Marvelous! I can't control myself. You'll get hurt!

Marvelous: I won't go anywhere. We'll stop this together!

Basco: Let's get this job done. My Lady, show me your best move! (Basco runs even greater electricity into her body.

"Aahhhh," Luka screamed in greater pain.

"Damn, Basco!" Marvelous can't stand seeing Basco controlling and hurting Luka again and again. He quickly rushed towards Basco. But...

"Not so fast, Marvy-chan! Someone's coming for you," Basco controlled Luka's movement. She blew much stronger attack on Marvelous, again unwillingly while making her way to the control tower.

Marvelous has no other option but to avoid the attack and at the same time, he needs to come near to Luka and take her far from the dome. He kicked away Luka' sword and grabbed her hand. He needs to remove the ring, only then Luka will be free from Basco's control.

Basco: Aww... just stop trying, will you? The ring won't fell off unless she's died. If you pulled it off by any chance, she'll die immediately. Till then, she'll forever under my control. (Basco smirked and laughed out loud).

Marvelous quickly release Luka's hand and screamed.. "You bastard... Basco!"

Luka: What...

Luka: It can't be... No other option. Marvelous... you have to kill me, NOW!

Marvelous: No, I won't! There's must be other way...

Luka: You heard him, Marvelous.. There's no other way. Do it or else, I won't forgive myself if anything bad happen to this planet. I won't let these kids live the same nightmare like I did. Now... kill me... before I'll deactivate the dome.

Luka purposely come near to Marvelous, giving him the chance to attack her. Luka blew stronger attacks, forcing Marvelous to retaliate. "Do me a favour,Marvelous.. kill me now.. please..( Luka's tears drop onto her cheeks. She doesn't mind to sacrifice herself for the planet. At least, she will be in peace knowing that her dream has come true and she can trust someone to take care of it. Death will be better for her than seeing her dream fall into pieces and the kids suffer.)

Marvelous: Iyahh.. I won't. I won't hurt you.

Basco: (Yawning). This is getting boring. Let's finish this off quickly. Zangyack fleet can't wait any longer... My Lady.. finish him off, will you? (Basco laughed while controlling Luka under his command).

Marvelous and Luka blow simultaneous sword attack. As their swords blade met, they looked right into each other eyes.

Luka: You have been a very good captain and friend, Marvelous. You take me in, despite my reputation as lady thief. You believed in me when no one does. Now that my dream has come true.. I'll have no regret if I died now... I won't be alone anyway... I can see Fia again...

Marvelous: Iyahhh.. You can't leave as you wish. I need you... I need my lookout to be by my side for good. Once you're in, there's no turning back...

Luka: You can find someone else to do the dirty job... A better lookout.

Marvelous: Iyahh, no one as good as you... I won't let you go that easy. I'll save you no matter what.

Luka: There's no other way, Marvelous. None... If you want to save me, if you love me... kill me now.."

Suddenly, an evil idea popped up into Basco's mind. His greed overpowers him. He's no longer interested of watching the fight.

"Well... this is boring. Now that, everyone is busy fighting with each other, I shall kill the king and become the king instead... rather than giving this planet to Zangyack. This is just too easy. Why do I need to choose when I can have both? Ha-ha!," Basco immediately grabs his sword and jumped in to attack Cain.

Cain: Don't come near.. Basco. I'm the king. The whole planet will hunt you down if you killed me.

Basco: Nahh, not after I become their new king. (Basco changed into his monster form, collect all of his force before blowing a fatal sword attack towards Cain).

"Cain.. Go!" Out of nowehere, Luka quickly jumped in and pushed Cain away. She took the fatal blow for Cain. She can read Basco's move beforehand. Now that, she is not in her Gokager suit, she is just as vulnerable as normal people. And yes, the attack is deadly for her too.

"AAAHHHH!" Luka cried in pain. She was deeply wounded and a lot of blood coming off from her wound. Cain quickly caught Luka before she fell on the ground and called for help.

"Luka... why are you doing this?" Cain was shocked.

"The king must not die, for this planet.. " whispered Luka.

Cain felt so regret. Because of his mistake, Luka has to pay the price. "Sorry that this king has failed you. Sorry that this friend has failed you!"

Basco: Darnn it! Do you have to jump in everytime? (Basco annoyed and quickly makes his way out. He know it very well that the Gokaiger especially Marvelous won't let him out alive after what had happened just now)

Marvelous: LUKA!

Minna: LUKA! LUKA-SAN! ONEE-CHAN!

The Gokaigers were shocked and screamed for Luka's name. They wanted to run towards Luka but too occupied with Sugoumins. But Marvelous makes his way to Luka and without second thought killing every Sugoumin that walk in his way.

Marvelous pushed Cain away and hold her in his arms. "Luka... Luka.. hold on! He tries to close the wound with his hands, blocking the blood from coming out. He panicked.

Luka becomes weaker as her blood keeps on coming out.

Marvelous ripped his clothes and tied to Luka's wound.

"Aahh," cried Luka. She's grasping for air while holding to her pain. The pain is unbearable. Her tears dropped onto her pale cheeks and yet she's smiling as she looks in Marvelous eyes.

Marvelous: Hold on. Just hold on.

Luka: Marvelous... (She sighed). Stop, it's no use. I'm glad... at least I can see you this close before I go.

Marvelous: What are you talking about? You're not going anywhere... You have to be here by my side. I'm... I'm your captain anywhere. How.. how could you leave alone then.. (Marvelous started to tear up and it fell onto Luka's cheek).

Luka smiled. "This is the first time I see you cried. I must be so special. Haha. The captain... actually... cried for me... (Luka smiles while holding to her pain and touch Marvelous's cheek).

Marvelous: Not as captain. But as Marvelous... Hold on. We'll get you safe...(Marvelous kissed Luka's hand and hold it tightly as her hands is getting colder)

Luka: Nnoo... I won't make it. Just promise me, you'll take care of this planet. For me. It's more than enough...

Marvelous nodded. "With my life"

Luka smiled in relief. "It's cold..."

Marvelous quickly hugged Luka, to make her feels warm.

"Much better..." whispered Luka before her hand fell onto the ground and she stops breathing. The rings automatically fell off from her fingers. Finally, she's free from Basco's command.

Marvelous is in disbelief. He shook Luka's hand few times. It's cold. Her pulse was barely there."No.. No... It can't be! You can't die " Marvelous quickly stand up and lift Luka in his arms and runs to Gokai Galleon. His heart shattered. "There's only one way to save you now."

Seeing Marvelous runs to Gokai Galleon with Luka remained still in his arms, everyone knows that now Luka has gone...

Cain: Luka!

Ahim, Gai: Luka-san!

Joe and Doc: Luka!

The Kids: Oneee-chan!

The crying and screaming filled the air. The real war is about to start.

*******************to be continued***********************

Author's note:

Will Luka make the cut? How will Marvelous save the love of his life from the fatal wound? What will happen to the planet? Will the Dome of Defence fall down?

p/s: I'm on hiatus for a very long time. Sorry for the waiting. I didn't mean to make you guys wait. However, this story has come to it few last chapters just like I mentioned in the first chapter, as it's going to be a quite loooonngggg story and there'll be 20+- chapters altogether and I'm glad for the support and review from you guys. Stay tuned for the next one as things getting intense. Don't forget to drop your review. okay.

btw, I have made a video on youtube about them (spoiler:not related to my story though), kindly check it on youtube okay... just type marvelous/luka/basco-fallen angel. and there you go. :-D