All of y'all have been really quiet about this story. I figured that I would have been getting messages or reviews out the ass since I've been updating so often. Chapters will continue regardless.
Chapter 13: Deathstroke
Zer0 woke up and rolled to his side to see Maya with her back to him. He silently slid out of bed and slid his gear on. He put his weapons on his back and side and held his helmet in his hands. He looked back at Maya asleep in his bed and thought "This is for her, for Domino, and for his friends." He slid his helmet on and walked out of his home.
He walked towards the fast-travel and stopped at the station to collect his thoughts. "You getting ready to finish this?" He heard Deadpool question. He looked over at him to see him walking over to him. "Just about ready." Zer0 sighed.
"You can beat him Zer0. He has yet to kill you."
"I know I can beat him. I'll be back soon."
Zer0 opened the fast-travel station and travelled to Opportunity. Zer0 dropped down and shot up, ready for something to jump him. There was no one around, the city seemed dead. Zer0 moved into the city and looked around for any sign of Deathstroke or Domino. Over the city intercom Zer0 heard Deathstroke order "Come to the Waterfront District."
Zer0 moved to the District and saw Deathstroke waiting at the end of the long roadway. Zer0 walked halfway down before he realized that Deathstroke wasn't alone. Zer0 only knew the man from the ECHO recording that scattered Pandora, Hyperion's acting director Blake. "You came all this way for nothing, assassin." Blake mocked. Zer0 heard footsteps and looked back to see a group of soldiers lining up behind him.
"I always figured you'd cheat to finally kill me Deathstroke." Zer0 prodded. Deathstroke reached behind him and pulled out two SMGs. He raised them up and began railing rounds towards Zer0. Zer0 was prepared to dodge the shots, but they were nowhere near him. Zer0 looked back to see that every soldier had been shot dead.
Zer0 looked to Deathstroke, who was being hollered at by Blake. "How could you do that?!" Blake yelled. "He was set up perfectly to be executed! Why would you do that?" Deathstroke put his SMGs away and pulled out a pistol. He put it to Blake's forehead and blasted his brains out. "This is a fight between you and me, Zer0." Deathstroke growled as he drew his sword. "I will finish you off myself."
Zer0 drew his sword and replied "I'm not dying by your hands, Deathstroke. You've tried and failed many times."
"Third time's the charm."
Deathstroke charged forward and Zer0 charged to meet him. They clashed blades and were practically face to face. They bounced back and began swinging at each other. They clashed blades over and over until they bounced back again. Zer0 charged and swung for Deathstroke's side.
He blocked the blade and threw a punch at Zer0. Zer0 ducked down and tried to sweep Deathstroke with a kick. Deathstroke jumped and brought his blade down at Zer0. Zer0 rolled to the side and prepared for Deathstroke to charge again. Deathstroke held his ground and blade at the ready.
They both began to circle each other, waiting for the other to make their move. Deathstroke swung first and charged Zer0. Zer0 blocked the blow, but felt himself slide back. Deathstroke began to swing unrelenting blows at Zer0, causing him to move back further and further into the city. Zer0 was able to block all of Deathstroke's blows, but he felt himself getting tired.
"I can't keep this up." Zer0 thought as he dodged one swing. "Deathstroke's strong. I need to move." Zer0 threw out his hologram and shot off to the side. Deathstroke swung through the hologram and pulled out an SMG. He began firing it wildly to try and hit Zer0, knocking him out of Deception. Zer0 was able to get away and hid behind a building.
Zer0 slumped against the wall of the building and tried to catch his breath. Zer0 stopped for a moment and listened, hearing nothing but silence. He immediately ducked when he heard the sound of a blade swinging through the air. Deathstroke's blade slammed into the wall where Zer0's head was sitting. "Cute trick." Deathstroke proclaimed as he pulled his blade out of the wall. "Too bad I'm one of the best assassins there is. No one escapes me."
"You're looking at the one that got away."
"And soon it will just be your head and a story."
Deathstroke swung at Zer0, but Zer0 blocked the swing and started taking the offensive. Zer0 slashed and swung at the dark assassin with all of his hatred and rage. Zer0 was like lightning with the speed of his blade, but Deathstroke was just as fast and blocked every swing. Zer0 pulled off a heavy swing and sent Deathstroke sliding back on his heels. Deathstroke quickly sheathed his sword and pulled out his SMGs.
Zer0 ran to the side as Deathstroke unloaded the clips at him. Zer0 jumped behind a barrier and pulled out the Dual Pythons. He jumped out from behind cover and started unloading his weapons towards Deathstroke. He started running as he unloaded his SMGs at Zer0, who also began to run. The two were running parallel as they shot at each other with no hits.
Zer0 jumped behind a pillar and quickly reloaded his weapons since he was sure Deathstroke was doing the same. "It seems that we are at an impasse." Deathstroke announced. "Neither one of us making any ground on the other." Zer0 replied "You'll wear down eventually Deathstroke and I'll be there when you do."
"I think not."
Zer0 heard a clinking sound and saw a grenade roll at his feet. Zer0 quickly ran away while the grenade exploded and Deathstroke started shooting at him. Zer0 threw his own grenade and Deathstroke jumped up the pillar. He ran along the slanted rooftops and Zer0 continued to fire at him. Glass shattered as the bullets struck the glass, but not Deathstroke.
The instant Zer0's weapons required a reload, Deathstroke jumped off the rooftop with his sword brandished. Zer0 didn't have enough time to switch to his sword, so he used the Dual Pythons to block the blade. The weapons blocked the sword to an extent and the sword cut into the weapons. Zer0 dropped the weapons and drew his sword, preparing for Deathstroke's blows. Deathstroke charged forward and began slashing at them.
The two clashed blades until they were in the Hall of History with the statue of Jack still on the ground. Zer0 continued to move back until his black landed against the base of the statue. Deathstroke growled as he swung "The Hall of History. Fitting since I will be making it by killing one of the most renowned assassins in the universe." Zer0 ducked under a swing and landed a punch at Deathstroke's stomach. Once Deathstroke buckled, Zer0 delivered and uppercut.
Deathstroke stumbled back and Zer0 swung for Deathstroke's side. He blocked the sing and laughed "Good. I was hoping for a good fight." Zer0 replied "You'll get a fight alright." Zer0 swung again and again, forcing Deathstroke back until his back hit one of the panels. Zer0 stabbed his blade, aiming for Deathstroke's chest. Deathstroke jumped to the side and Zer0's blade plunged into the panel.
Zer0 ducked as Deathstroke's blade swung for his neck and he rolled back. Zer0 pulled out Maya's SMG and started shooting at Deathstroke. Zer0 moved to the side until he reached his blade. Zer0 quickly grabbed his blade and yanked it out of the panel. The two charged each other, intent on drawing blood.
Zer0 quickly used Deception and ducked underneath Deathstroke's swing, slicing his side. Zer0 spun and saw Deathstroke fall to the ground with a trail of blood following. Zer0 walked over to the wounded assassin and kicked his blade away as he reached for it. He flipped Deathstroke onto his back and used the flat of his blade to knock the pistol from his hand. "It's finally come to this." Deathstroke coughed as Zer0 brought his blade to his neck. "The predator has become the prey."
Zer0 brought the blade closer and growled "Domino. Where is she?"
"Hyperion office, top floor. Door code 6375. She's fine, now finish it."
Zer0 raised his blade, preparing to slice the monster's head off. This man single handedly destroyed everything that Zer0 held dear, and now he could exact his revenge. "What are you waiting for?!" Deathstroke shouted. "Do it!" Zer0 brought his blade down, but sliced the ground near Deathstroke's throat. "Why? Why spare my life?" Deathstroke questioned.
"Because I'm not a monster like you." Zer0 replied. "You get to live your life knowing that the man you once hunted nearly killed you and is now out there. Somewhere in the world, watching, waiting, ready to kill you. Come near me or my friends ever again and I will show no mercy." Zer0 yanked his blade from the ground and started making his way towards the main Hyperion office near the front of the city. He kept his blade ready and listened for Deathstroke to try and shoot Zer0 while he had his back turned. The shot never came so Zer0 assumed the Deathstroke wouldn't shoot him in the back or he was too busy bleeding to death. Zer0 entered the office building and rode the elevator to the top floor.
The doors opened and Zer0 saw Domino bound and gagged to the chair behind the desk. He ran over to her and pulled the gag from her mouth. "You came for me!" She cheered with tears in her eyes. "Of course I did." Zer0 replied. "I never leave someone behind."
"Zer0, I've wanted to tell you something for a while now."
"Hold onto that thought until we get back to Sanctuary."
He cut her bindings and she threw her arms around him. "I love you Zer0." She whispered in his ear. He wrapped his arms around her and proclaimed "Let's get going. I doubt Deathstroke is going to just let us walk out of here."
"You let him live?! Why?"
"Because I realized that if I killed him, I would be no better than he is. I couldn't bring myself to kill him, to stoop down to his level. I let him live for that reason."
Domino looked at him with concern and replied "You should have killed him." Zer0 shrugged and started for the elevator with Domino behind him. He exited the building and looked towards the hall of history. He saw the silhouette of the assassin that he spared standing at the opening. Zer0 stared at the silhouette until it turned around and walked into the night.
Domino questioned "Is something wrong?" Zer0 took a deep breath and exclaimed "We need to talk."
There you have it! Zer0's epic duel with Deathstroke. I thought it was pretty good, but I'd like to know what all of you think. Review or message any thoughts, comments, concerns, bitches, gripes or complaints. One more chapter after this and Two Assassins will reach its close.
-Chief
