SailorStar9: After getting Chapter 9 out, this is Chapter 10 of this fic. (Sighs) Guys and girls, is it too hard for you to leave a review, instead of just putting this fic up on your favorited list and story alerts?
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Chapter 10: Genbu's Deadly Battle! Excalibur vs. the Sword of Libra
"This Cosmo…" Genbu mused. "It's coming from the blade?"
"This blade, with its powerful Cosmo, is the Cataclysm Slash." Aegir grinned. "One of the holy swords of the Gods which existed since the Age of Myth. It's said this blade can destroy the very heavens and earth. It belongs to the Class 1 Pallasite, one of the Shitennou, Hyperion-sama."
"Hyperion?" Genbu echoed.
"Hyperion-sama, I will gladly use this sword." Aegir took the blade.
"Bring a sword, a spear, a gun, whatever you like," Genbu snorted. "I am the Gold Saint of harmony and balance. You will not defeat Libra Genbu.
"We'll see." Aegir smirked. "I'm sure you sense this powerful, destructive Cosmo. What a vast and terrible Cosmo." He gushed, the energy spilling out as he unsheathed the sword.
"At this rate, it will destroy the Palestra." Haruto appeared on the battlefield. "The Cosmo within the that sword is as strong as, or stronger, than Abzu's."
"Cataclysm Slash!" Aegir raised the blade. "Let us destroy these Saints who would oppose Pallas-sama. Want to see the power that destroys heaven and earth?" he released an energy wave at the two fighters, the force sending them both crashing against the gate. "Too easy." He grinned. "A single slash killed him? Hyperion-sama's blade is as strong as they say." he looked at the fallen Genbu. "I'm surprised you're still alive." He admitted, the weakened Vesta having raised a 'Wall of Flame' to protect herself. "Gold Saint of Libra," he started. "I wanted you to witness the Cataclysm Slash as it kills all the Saints."
"I won't let you go any further." Koga declared. "Let's go, everyone!"
On cue, everyone donned on their Cloths.
"You may have killed Gods and beaten Gold Saints," Aegir remarked, blocking Koga's punch with a finger. "But you're no match for a Class-2 Pallasite like me. To defeat you, I do not even need the blade of the Class-1 Pallasite, Hyperion-sama, one of the Shitennou."
"I imagine it's equivalent to a Gold Saint." Haruto noted.
"Not at all." Aegir tsked. "A Class-1 Pallasite is stronger than a Gold Saint. Pallasites are different from you Saints. You should be able to tell that by looking at Libra's corpse."
"Whose corpse?" Vesta grinned, Genbu getting back on his feet.
"Do not underestimate a Gold Cloth's power." Genbu warned. "And the Libra Cloth, with its shield, is unbreakable. Why are you out here?" he questioned the younger Saints. "Who told you to come out here? You're in the way. He is my opponent. Aegir, was it? If you want to fight, then come with your Cataclysm Slash. But you will be unable to cross this bridge. Instead, you will be crossing the River Styx."
"I don't need to cross your bridge." Aegir snorted. "I will show you how terrifying the Cataclysm Slash can be. This blade can cut through and destroy, time itself. Behold! The Cataclysm Slash can sever time itself. All time come to a stop! Chrono Destruction!"
"Rising Phoenix Shield!" Vesta summoned her barrier, the wings of the three Phoenixes encasing Palestra within their protective sphere.
"What is this?" Genbu was stunned to see the barrier receding once the 'Chrono Destruction' wave faded. "Vesta, you…"
"I expected nothing less from the ultimate shield of Suzaku's avatar." Aegir stated. "Although your Gold Cloth apparently protected you," he turned to Genbu. "But I wonder if the Flame Guardian would be able to defend against a second 'Chrono Destruction'."
"You bastard!" Genbu hissed, powering up.
"You think you can defeat me?" Aegir taunted. "This time, I'll strike you directly."
"We shall see." Genbu readied himself. "The Libra Cloth has six weapons, including its shield."
"The Libra Sword." Ceres breathed, she and Juno having returned from their respective battles.
"You're being reckless." Juno chided, Ceres helping Vesta up.
"It was either that or everyone in Palestra gets turned into stone." Vesta defended.
"Taste the power of the Libra Sword." Genbu declared. "The weapon of the Libra Gold Saint."
"Your blade is no match for the Cataclysm Slash." Aegir scoffed. "I'll snap it in half. It can withstand the Cataclysm Slash?" he was stunned when Genbu met him sword-to-sword in mid-air.
"The Libra Sword can shatter the stars themselves." Genbu replied. "Do not underestimate it."
"You know, I really should be taking tips about sword-fighting." Vesta mused, the group watching the fight.
"Your kris has one." Souma joked.
"Souma," Ceres gave the Lionet Saint a look. "You should stay far, far away from Lyndz."
"Hey!" Juno protested.
"It appears that while the sword can withstand the Cosmo our clash generates, the Gold Cloth cannot." Aegir noted, the pair landing back on the ground. "The Cataclysm Slash is hurting you. You have no chance at victory. Die before Hyperion-sama!" with a swing, he sent Genbu crashing to the ground. "Why?" he was shocked when Genbu stood back up. "Why does he still stand?" he let loose another energy wave. "It's useless." He chuckled. "All the Saints will fall to the Cataclysm Slash. Just wait. I'll finish you right now." Jumping into the air, he brought the blade down on Genbu. "Pathetic." He scoffed, the sword cutting through Genbu's shoulder. "You gave up and just stood there? All that remains is to use 'Chrono Destruction' again. You chose a foolish, useless death. It won't come out!" he gasped, the sword remained struck in Genbu's body.
"You lose." Genbu declared. "I, Genbu, refuse to die for nothing." Let me share something with you, I didn't take this sword up to defeat you. I'm not interested in you."
"Could it be…" Vesta realized what Genbu had been after. "From the start, his goal has been the one behind the sword."
"Impossible," Haruto was stunned. "He let Aegir hit him, so he could destroy the Cataclysm Slash?"
"I shall sacrifice my life to destroy this blade." Genbu swore. "Hyperion, I shall take your blade with me." Ejecting the sword from his body with a burst of his Cosmo, he released his final attack. "Rozan Shouten Ha! I couldn't destroy it?" he snorted, the Libra Sword breaking into half, the Cataclysm Slash still remaining intact.
"No, Juno corrected. "Look, a crack on the Cataclysm Slash!"
"Genbu!" the younger Saints hurried over to the fallen Gold Saint.
Aegir was about to take the sword that had landed in front of him with Hyperion reclaimed his weapon.
"I cannot return empty-handed." Aegir swore. "I damaged the blade that Hyperion-sama lent me. Hyperion-sama will be angry. I will be punished. However, if I could destroy them… Koga, the God-slayer, if I bring his head…"
"I'll make you pay." Juno promised, the three Goddess Guardians taking over the fight, their auras pretty much stunning the younger Saints in place.
"Okay, that's new." Yuna blinked, the Guardians' armours evolving in unison; the shoulder armours extending more and the armour turning into a full cloth type in their respective colors.
"You don't scare me." Aegir snorted. "Take this! Psionic Phantom Claw!"
"Trinity Fusion: Cosmic Spiral!" the three girls released their combined attack, the white helix of raw power not only dispelling Aegir's attack, it also completely destroyed his Chronotector.
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