Opening File: The Imakandi
The Imakandi are a race of bipedal alien felids who appear to live in a savannah-like environment on a planet far from Earth. They are shown to have a relentless desire to hunt various types of prey and continually seek out greater challenges against which to test their hunting prowess. They are known to have a strict code of honor and will not kill a prey that has given them a worthwhile hunt. Additionally they do not kill any innocent bystanders, unharmed civilians or children.
They do not care for material wealth or possessions and cannot be bought. Like Faunus and Mobians the Imakandi have heightened senses of smell, hearing and sight. Their senses are strong enough to even hear a single drop of sweat splash and figure out where it came from. They can even track their prey through sewers, despite the myriad of powerful smells within it.
The Imakandi also appear to be mystics of some kind as they are capable of traveling to other worlds without the use of space ships. It is unknown what form of magic they use but it is known that their planet exists on the far edge of the known universe which is why they have not heard of Earth or the other galactic powers. However it is unknown how much they do not about the local universe as they barely interact with outsiders and since they cannot be hired almost no one is willing to do business with them.
They are only interested in the hunt.
Close File
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"Hey there. Normally I would end this history look through with a lesson that fits what you just read and what was about to happen. If you don't know by now, GrimmFall: Entropy has just ended but don't worry, we got plenty more on the way. " TOM remarked as the file closed. "Keep in touch to see the end of GrimmFall: Conquest of Hookocho and keep on watching GrimmFall: Bullet to the Past, GrimmFall: Intertwined Legacies and don't forget the recent additions, GrimmFall: Remnants of Evil and GrimmFall: Penelope Pitstop's Perils. And here are three more to look forward to."
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A golden crown with three red rubies is shown in the hand of a young woman.
"At long last, I'll regain the powers that rightfully belong to me." The woman said with a smile.
A golden crown, possibly older than anything else on the planet.
"Abby's come a long way with this Elemental thing." A brunette haired boy held up his hand, conjuring a blue freezing flame. "More than I can say for me."
An ancient power granted only to a handful.
"I was supposed to be the Ice Elemental, not you. It was my power before and it'll be mine again." The woman said as she placed the crown on her head.
And a single wish…
Dark clouds gather over the peaceful Moanna Kingdom.
Leads to disaster.
The woman wearing the crown cackled madly as ice grew around her. Snow storms start to freeze the ocean and slowly travel up onto land.
Now the ones blessed with the power of ice…
"I've heard of winter wonderlands but this is ridiculous." Dani Phantom said, watching as kids played in the snow covered streets.
"That's because it's the wrong time of year for the winter part." The person next to her, Frosta stated.
Must find a way to overcome…
"Your family killed mine and I'm going to make you all pay!" Frost shouted as claws made of ice formed around her hands.
"Wait!" Nigel Uno held up his hands. "My dad would never hurt or kill anyone."
Frosta tries to attack only for Dani to hold her back. "Let go!"
The coming of a second ice age.
"She says she was supposed to be the Ice Elemental. She's after me and she's freezing everything to do it." Nigel said in horrified realization.
Abby placed a hand on his shoulder. "Well she's not the Ice Elemental and we're not letting her get her hands on you."
Bonds are forged…
"We don't leave people behind." Princess Lilo said, holding out her hand.
Friendships are tested…
"Do you even know who your so-called best friend is?" Frosta asked, locked into a glaring contest with Abby.
"Stay out of this Dani! If you're a real friend you'll do the smart thing."
Questions from the past come to light.
"Give me the Ice Elemental and we'll take down all the bad guys…" Patience leaned forward. "Including the big bad himself."
"Boy! You are unworthy of the powers of the Ice Elemental!" Urgence Evergreen shouted. "I gladly accept this woman over you!"
"Evergreen made the crown that helped start all of this." Sebben brought a hand to his eyepatch. "If he slips away it could cost us a golden opportunity to truly end this."
And the path of destiny is opened.
"I don't know if I am worthy or not…but I am sure things can't be worse with the likes of you." Nigel's blue eyes flared and an entire blizzard was conjured around him.
"I ain't letting this woman kill my best friend." Abby pulled her hood over her head. "I'll find a way to save him if I have to walk the way there myself."
"I refuse to help a member of that family…" Frosta declared. "However as a Huntress in training I am duly bound to find a way to stop this mad woman."
"Ha!" Dani Phantom fired an ecto-blast, taking out a snow monster.
"The Age of Endless Ice is upon us. Since the other Elementals won't play with me." Patience St. Pim declared.
GRIMMFALL: THE ICE QUEEN
Coming soon to a screen near you…
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A girl with mysterious powers…
"I've had these powers as long as I can remember. I guess I was just born with them."
And a mysterious past.
"As far as we can tell Danielle seems to be no closer to regaining her memories. The trauma combined with spirit trying to remove those memories and your daughter's Semblance might have just…erased those memories for good."
Genki Sanban frowned. "I am not sure if there is anything to be pleased about despite saving a girl from her trauma at the expense of taking most of her life even if we've done our best to give her as good a life as we can."
A world of infinite realms…
A dimension resembling a gigantic green and black with doors, windows and chunks of land floating aimlessly through it.
Found by a mad man…
"At long last. I can return to the Ghost Zone and leave this world behind. And with my new armada, not even Daniel will stand a chance."
And ruled by one king.
A tall ghost wearing black armor and emitting purple flames bowed to a large throne. "My king, I have news."
A pair of green eyes opened. "Speak."
Now once again more than one world hangs in the balance…
"The ghost menace will never go away. We must remain ever vigilant."
"Dani Phantom can be a valuable ally to us. But that might change if her memory returns."
"She does not belong with you! You took her memories!"
"He walked out on us!"
"Only because we expected him to keep on being this amazing hero! You wanted him like that and when he couldn't find them you got all jealous on him to the point he couldn't stand you anymore!"
"I want you to be with me. You say they looked after you but they took your memories. I know what it's like to be betrayed by family."
And only one person has a chance to save it.
"He is our king and thus you are our princess."
Danielle, wearing a white princess dress blinked as the Fright Night bowed to her. "Rrrr-ight."
"Trust me." Mabel Pines leaned and whispered to Dani. "The whole Princess thing ain't what you'd think."
She will have to choose…
"Is it true? Did you really wipe my memories?" Dani frantically asked.
"No it wasn't them." Dani turned around, facing a remorseful Kuki. "I did it. I am the one responsible."
The family who found her…
"How could you spend all that time smiling and laughing at all the silly things we did while keeping this from me?" Dani turned away from Kuki.
Or the one whose blood made her…
"They only stayed with me for my powers. When I wanted a normal life they couldn't accept that and guilt me into taking them back. Then people crowded me, liking me only for being a hero with powers to the point I could not stand it anymore. My so-called friends and family refused to understand why I couldn't stand it anymore." The king held out his hand to her. "Come back with me, Dani. I know how you feel and I promise you'll never have to fear from betrayal or lies ever again."
In the end her choice will either save one world…
"If I didn't have my powers would you still have taken me in? Would you still consider me…part of your family?"
Or doom them all.
A giant castle floated in the sky over Japan.
"By decree of the Phantom King, the human and spirit worlds are to remain separate. All ghosts here will turn themselves to us…or face punishment by his His Majesty: The Phantom King, ruler of the Infinite Realms." The Fight Knight declared as an army of green glowing skeletons marched behind him.
GRIMMFALL: REIGN OF THE PHANTOM KING
Coming Soon…
"Sweater buddies!" Mabel shouted joyfully as she dog piled on the surprised Danielle.
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"Long ago, when the universe was formed the energies that created the Big Bang would give life. On worlds and even in outer space closest to the origin of the Big Bang, what we call the Creation Point gave life to beings of extraordinary power."
The Azure Guardian of Time and Space grins. "Sounds like he is back."
"These beings were called Cosmic Entities but they could also be called Deities. In fact I believe the Spiral themselves could be considered classified as these beings."
(The galaxy is shown before the camera zooms out, showing many more galaxies and stars.)
"These godlike beings would represent a fundamental aspect of existence: Creation, Destruction, Life, Death and everything in between."
(A ship resembling the Roman Coliseum is shown traveling through the universe.)
"That includes the aspect of Victory. Specifically the kind of victory that comes from battle, struggle and competition."
(A muscular blue skinned man is shown, towering over almost all standing before him.)
"I was led to believe that by now this galaxy would boast the stronger warriors in the universe." A mosquito like alien said.
"WELCOME, HEROES AND WARRIORS OF THE UNIVERSE!"
(The Herculean like being spread his arms out with a grand smile on his face.)
"You have been chosen…"
(Surrounding him were Humans, Faunus, Mobians, Gems and many other different species.)
"To receive the most glorious of gifts!"
(Among the people gathered were the Justice Friends, Legendary Warriors, Crystal Gems, the Diamonds, the Paladins of Voltron and even tyrants like Vilgax and the Galra Emperor Zarkon.)
"The opportunity to face me."
(The entity grins as he gestures to himself.)
"The great Rasslor in a contest of strength and skill!"
"He is no mere enemy." Vilgax states. "He is the embodiment of strength and conflict. Perhaps the strongest being in the universe."
"Until he falls to me." Zarkon replies.
(Rasslor laughs as he trades blows with Yellow Diamond.)
"So many of you and so little time. Perhaps I should host a tournament to weed out the weaker ones."
(Agunimon transforms into BurningGreymon as he along with Kazemon and Lowemon face down Rasslor.)
"If you refuse to fight I will shatter your worlds with my own hands."
"The only way to survive is showing honor and a true warrior's spirit. Those are the only qualities Rasslor respects." Sebben states.
"Or we could somehow beat him."
(Rasslor's ship appears in the center of a black hole cluster.)
"We're live from the very center of the Milky Way Galaxy, bringing you live recording of the greatest battles in the universe!"
"We're your hosts for these matches. I'm Wiz,"
"And I'm Boomstick."
"And I'm the fly guy, Probodor."
"And together we will watch and analyze the skills and weapons of these contestants as they fight for their lives." Wiz finishes.
"And fight for the fate of our planet as our heroes take on the Rassling guy." Boomstick says.
"It's RASSLOR!" Probodor growls.
(Rasslor grins as all his opponents surround him)
"Stay tune folks because this might be a dozy." Wiz says.
Witness the battle of the greatest warriors in the universe
(Major Glory throws a fist but Rasslor blocks and then head butts him in the face.)
(Garnet goes on the attack, launching multiple punches but Rasslor blocks every single one of them before grabbing Garnet and slamming her onto the floor.)
"NO!" Steven rushes in to save Garnet.
"Are children the only opponents that puny planet dirt-"
"Earth." Probotor corrects.
"Has to offer?"
Winner…
(Rasslor charges forward, meeting Vilagx head on as they each rear back their fists)
Take…
(Rasslor holds up a defeated Valhallen by the hair)
All!
(Rasslor is shown holding up his champion belt)
"Forever I am the champion!"
GRIMMFALL: RASSLOR
(Rasslor leans down into the water and a dolphin swims away, smacking him in the face with its tail. Instead of getting mad, Rasslor laughs.)
"You brave little creature! I accept your challenge!" Rassler then jumps into the water.
"Uh champ?" Probotor comments dryly. "You're too heavy to swim."
(Rasslor sinks to the bottom of the sea, trying to swim.)
"An amazing brave creature, defeating me in its own environment! I salute you!" Rasslor said, saluting the dolphins as they swim away and even jump out of the water several times, chirping happily. "Ha-ha! I am starting to like this planet!"
Coming Soon…
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On the farthest corner of the galaxy, far from any galactic civilizations there was a single planet with a single sun and a savannah like atmosphere.
There were no cities.
No buildings.
No electronic gear.
Only endless fields with trees, mountain and a river, lake or even a sea if you knew where to find it.
The natives appeared to be a simplistic animal with four legs, green skin and multiple eyes that allowed them to see in almost every direction, unlike the wildlife on Earth. Despite their multiple vision the herd of animals remained ignorant to four shadows that slowly crept through the tall grass. They kept low, moving perfectly and quietly with the kind of skill both honed and natural. These intruders were almost human like, if not for the lion like faces they sported into addition to their cat like blue eyes.
They were swift, silent, completely composed as they crept onto the herd of unsuspecting animals.
Until one leaned to take a bite of the grass and looked at one of them in the face.
The animal let out a frightened howl that sent the entire herd into a frenzy, causing them to flee as fast as they could. The hunters quickly charged after them in pursuit, moving fast enough to not only keep up with the herd but slip in between the animals which frightened them even more and caused the herd to break apart.
Apparently these animals were of the 'every man for himself' mentality.
The hunters isolated one from the rest with one throwing the spears he was carrying. The animal dodged the spears, its multiple eyes able to see the incoming weapons but it was not the target. The spears landed in front of it, perfectly hitting the ground a foot from each other and emitted electrical energy, forming a wall of electricity that the animal ran straight into. As the animal was stunned another hunter pulled out a blow dart and loaded it with a strange red insect.
He inhaled and then placed the blow dart in his mouth and blew. The insect flew out and impacted the animal, stinging it with an anesthetic that left the animal in a daze. A third hunter leapt in, pulling out a long rope and in a matter of seconds the animal was completely subdued with the rope bindings its legs and covering its mouth.
Another successful hunt.
As soon as they gathered around their catch something caught their eye. A flash of light traveling down from the sky and landed right on top of the animal.
It was not hurt and the light faded, leaving behind Azmuth of Galvin.
The hunters sniffed at him but remained still, observing and analyzing him to see what he would do.
"Greetings, Imakandi. I am Azmuth of Galvin." Azmuth introduced himself. "I've come across this galaxy in search of aid from someone skilled in the mystic arts, specifically the kind that can help a troubled mind find peace. My query has led me to you, the greatest hunters in the universe."
Azmuth projected the image of a certain blue planet. "This is Earth. A planet populated by many races, many of them powerful and dangerous. In exchange for your help I offer you the challenge of a life time."
Images of the Grimm were shown, battling many Huntsmen and warriors.
"The planet is deep conflict with a race creatures known as the Grimm, forcing the inhabitants to become strong. They are skilled fighters and unique even to the rest of the universe."
Azmuth then projected the image of Van Kleiss.
"This is Van Kleiss. A man who has abducted multiple innocents from other worlds, intending on using them for his sickened ambitions of conquest. He has recruited many dangerous beings to his side. Perhaps dangerous enough to even you, great hunters." Azmuth continued. "He and his cronies are the challenge I offer in exchange for your assistance."
He then showed the image of Beast Boy in his cell, constantly shifting into Earthly animal forms and then into the forms of species from other worlds.
"This is Beast Boy, one of Van Kleiss' captured subjects. Van Kleiss has infused him with a device that I created, allowing the wearer to take the form of any known species in the universe."
One of the Imakandi sniffed.
"At least in the known universe. I suppose I should let you know that this device has never come across any of your kind to it cannot allow him to take your form. Beast Boy possesses the unique ability to change form, becoming that of any animal on his home planet at least. However the device he has been given, the Omnitrix is merging with him due to his unique nature and its own abilities." Azmuth explained. "I seek to help prevent him and my Omnitrix from becoming a weapon of great and deadly destruction but even I can help him scientifically I cannot help his mind that has been overrun with the instincts of over ten thousand different species. I've been told you are deeply skilled in the spiritual arts in addition your skills as great hunters. I feel you are the only ones who have a chance of helping him find a sort of spiritual balance."
Azmuth deactivated the projection.
"In return for your assistance in addition to the challenge I offer you whatever you wish in exchange. Food, water, any form technological benefit I have that can help persuade you to help me and to help this child." Azmuth finished his proposal.
One of the Imakandi stepped forward. "Our race has existed for countless eons. The hunt is our way of life, it runs through our veins. It makes us rich, rich beyond material wealth. We accept our challenge but we need not our treasure.
"Our reward is the thrill of the hunt for we are Imakandi." The apparent leader declared.
"Very well." Azmuth nodded. "Then I wish you a good hunt."
"But a warning to you, Azmuth of Galvin." The leader stopped the inventor of the Omnitrix. "If this prey you offer fails to give us a satisfactory hunt we will turn our sight into this Beast Boy and those of this Earth who catch our interest."
Azmuth said nothing for he could not argue, not when he just convinced them to help balance Beast Boy's mind. He immediately teleported himself back to Galvin Prime, hoping he had not make a mistake.
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Falling…
That was the first thing she felt.
Distant voices echoing inside her mind.
Then when she opened her eyes she found herself not underwater but somewhere else.
"I know this place…"
This was her room in what used to be her home.
Not Titans Tower.
The place she was born: Azarath.
"What brings you home, child?"
Her eyes widened, recognizing that voice as she slowly turned around. "…Azar."
An elderly woman, dressed in the white robes of monks of Azarath, smiled kindly to her. "Hello, Raven. It's been a long time."
Raven could barely believe it. "How-"
"Are we here? Surely you would know." Azar stated with a smile.
"…We're in my mind, aren't we?"
To her surprise Azar shook her head. "I'm afraid not exactly, little one."
"We can't be on Azarath and you can't be standing before me. You are-"
"Dead." Azar finished softly. "Yes, I am."
Raven was ten years old when Azar passed away. On her deathbed she gave Arella, Raven's mother the duty of continuing Raven's education.
"I am also proud of you, little one. You found a great life on Earth, friends to call family and you stopped the prophecy." Azar continued.
Raven flushed slightly but felt the sudden urge to cry suddenly. "Thank you."
"No, thank you. You saved the Earth and you saved Azarath." Azar brought a hand to Raven's hair, softly running her hand through it. "But you have not just come for the praise of a dead woman."
"No." Raven admitted. "I…I am in a new world where people can utilize their souls as powers. It's unlike anything I have seen before but I know it's similar to my own power and what I learned here. I wondered if it was possible…"
"To open your seven chakras in the same manner as the Ascendants have." Azar finished with a solemn gaze now. "Their souls bonded with a form of pure natural energy, not unlike yours when you have achieved your own enlightened form, your white cloak so to speak."
"So it is possible for me to do the same." Raven concluded.
"It is but it will not be easy, my child. Though Trigon no longer influences you there was a reason you were taught to control your powers at a very young age through the suppression of your emotions. If you achieve the same balance that the Scotsman has managed in his short time of training you could indeed fully master your powers." Azar stated.
"So it is possible." Raven muttered, eyes widening.
"Yes but it's a long and difficult process. You were young, the prophecy was upon you and you had no one to show you the way out." Azar nodded.
"Until I met my friends." Raven mumbled. "What must I do?"
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Rex Salazar
Agent Six
Targets Confirmed
The first Terminator fired and Rex quickly used his giant metal arms as a shield, grunting when he felt the nine millimeter bullets impact his 'skin'. In the meantime the second Terminator aimed his shotgun at Agent Six and fired. Luckily Agent Six was already moving, taking cover behind several boulders as the Terminator after him moved from the other two attacking Rex. The third one aimed his miniguns at Rex, pulling the trigger and dented Rex's arms with thirty four millimeter bullets that forced Rex back.
"Okay, I am getting tired of this!" Rex shouted as he used his nanites to create his Boogie Pack on his back.
He shot off into the air, changing one arm into a giant sword as he prepared to attack…
Just as the third Terminator pulled out a rocket launcher.
"Oh cra-"
It fired and Rex acted, changing his sword into a shield that took the blast head on…
BOOM!
And sent him spinning.
Rex let out a yell as he fell to the ground, crashing down and kicking up dust.
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Van Kleiss grinned as he saw his Terminators making short work of Rex and Six. "Now then ladies and gentlemen, I promised a demonstration of the weapons I have gathered. Now I move on to demonstrate what I can do for you."
He pressed a switch and several wall compartments opened up.
"For starters, those of you among the Secret Society has heard of the explosion in Dakota known as the Big Bang." He held up a canister. "Here is a sample of the gas that created the meta-humans known as Big Babies. If you've seen what it can do to a normal human then what can it do a meta-human?"
"Offering to turn us into big monsters like the one you got locked up?" Shade tilted his head. "No thanks."
"Then perhaps this will help." Van Kleiss put the canister on the work bench and moved over to his A.M.A.Z.O. android. "As some of you are aware, my android can copy the abilities of super powered meta-humans. But thanks to a special device my android cannot just scan and incorporate powers into itself, it can also grant the powers it scans to others. Observe."
Van Kleiss held out a remote to the portal machine Breach was attached to and pressed the button. Breach screamed as she was forced to create a portal.
"My machine can tear open a portal any known reality and with proper monitoring it can open a portal any place and any time I choose once I have learned enough of said reality. For starters, look at this one." Van Kleiss pressed another button and a giant computer screen on the wall projected the image of a world slightly like Earth but primitive compared to the ones familiar to the others. "This is a world where its people have learned to manipulate the elements: fire, earth, water and air. They call it bending. A simplistic term but accurate and saves the need for thinking up a better word."
To emphasize his point Van Kleiss showed them images of the world's inhabitants 'bending' the elements as he said.
"Right now we've targeted in time when the ones who manipulate fire, the Fire Nation began a war to conquer the rest of the world that lasted over a hundred years. Right now the war has ended thanks to the work of a god like figure the people of this world refer to as the Avatar. Its leader stripped of his power and imprisoned, likely for life." Van Kleiss said, bringing up an image of the 'Fire Lord' in his cell. "Now normally I wouldn't care but since we both have similar tastes in gaining power at any costs, the usual contempt for morale and of course, as usual having a young child as your arch enemy. Seems to be the norm for some I cannot explain but it draws enough sympathy for me to do this."
He turned to the android.
"A.M.A.Z.O., activate Omnitrix device and located profile: Heatblast."
A.M.A.Z.O.'s eyes blinked as the symbol of the Omnitrix appeared on its chest.
"Unlike the original A.M.A.Z.O. this one was programmed with only basic learning and to follow my command." Van Kleiss quickly said. "Now watch."
A.M.A.Z.O. selected the alien labelled Heatblast and pointed its hand to the portal. A beam of green light shot out from the hand and into the portal.
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Dimension AV-005
In the Fire Nation prison, former Fire Lord Ozai seethed with anger and hatred. He had a vision of a world where all bowed to the Fire Nation and he was the supreme ruler of it all. Even stripped of his power his ambitions and lust for power remained and he waited for the chance to escape.
That time came.
Suddenly there was a golden flash of light followed by a beam of light that hit him before he could even scream.
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On the other side of the portal Van Kleiss and his gathered guests watched as the man in question became encased in what appeared to be dark red or brown rocks while fire blazed underneath its new skin.
"And just like that the former lord of the Fire Nation has regained his powers and more." Van Kleiss said as the former human let out a roar, destroying the prison he was in. "I am sure he will put them to good use."
He deactivated the portal and A.M.A.Z.O. lied back down on its table. Breach sighed in relief as she knelt down, giving a hateful look at Van Kleiss which was ignored.
"And with that, I show you just a tip of the iceberg of what I can offer you all. Like I said, power, revenge, the means to simply conquer a world call it your own. At this point almost anything is on the table." Van Kleiss stated, folding his arms behind his back. "So is this enough for you to hear my proposal and would you prefer to return back to where you were before?"
The 'guests' were silent, trading looks with some whispering what they should do.
"I'll give you a moment. I have a few things to check." Van Kleiss said as he walked over to the computer on the other side of the lab.
"You know if we say 'no' and he sends us back we're probably dead." Shade whispered to Grodd.
The hyper-intelligent gorilla nodded in agreement. "That wasn't hard to figure out."
"He's too much like Luthor for me to even look at. Even if he does have a full head of hair." Shade muttered.
Grodd snickered at that. "Well, we can agree on that. It's obvious he's confident he can convince us to join him with whatever powers he can give us."
"But can we make sure he can't control us if we ask for something?" Shade pointed out.
"That's a very good question, Shade."
Van Kleiss walked over to the main computer, seeing his drone in Japan reporting in on the status of one his escaped subjects. "Well, this is interesting."
He brought up the image of Valerie in her capsule where he kept her when she wasn't needed.
"Agent Red Huntress." He spoke in the intercom, grinning at the codename he gave her. "I have a mission for you."
Inside the capsule, Valerie's eyes opened inside her helmet.
"Find and retrieve Dani Phantom."
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"Dani!"
Danielle opened her eyes, seeing two familiar faces walked up to the de-icing chamber she was as it was lowered on its back with wheels on the back to help it move. "Miku? Shinobu?"
She remembered meeting them when Genki took her, Kuki and Mushi on a tour of Yamanouchi Academy. They weren't the only friends to show as Kuki invited Kimiko and Kuni over as she was being transported.
"Hey, Danielle." Shinobu greeted.
"Let me guess, Kuki invite you over?" Danielle spoke, the intercom attached to the mask allowing her to speak with them.
"No but we heard about what was happening to you." Miku answered, smiling a bit. "We wanted to come over and see how you were doing."
"Been better but I won't complain." Danielle smiled, even though her mouth was covered by her breathing mask. "Lady Genki says I'm being taken somewhere to get help."
"That's good to know." Miku replied.
She and Shinobu were then pushed back as the men started wheeling Danielle's de-icing unit into the large cargo truck that had backed up and was waiting for her.
"Better hurry along." Genki spoke from behind the children. "It wouldn't be good for Danielle to sit alone with no one to talk to."
They all nodded and walked up the ramp, setting into the cargo van. They all sat around the de-icing chamber to assure Danielle they would be sticking with her which she was grateful for. Stuck inside this water filled tube and floating horizontally with no way out unless she wanted her powers to start freezing her and everything around her didn't make her feel very comfortable. She had to take a few deep breaths to reassure herself they weren't off to a lab as her current position was making her slightly worried on pure instinct.
Inspector Tezuka stepped into the back of the truck, not wanting these children to be alone by themselves. The rear door was closed and soon enough they were off.
"It's okay, Dani. We're here." Kuki placed a hand on the glass tank.
One by one Mushi, Kuni, Kimiko, Miku and Shinobu repeated Kuki's actions, placing their hands on the tanks to help reassure Danielle that she was not alone.
"Thanks guys." Danielle was truly grateful for their support, placing her hands on the sides of the tank over the hands of the people with her.
She wouldn't how she would pull through this if she was all by herself.
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"They are off."
Kani let out a sigh of relief as he looked at the helmet of SAM-R-I in its case. "I was wondering if I would be called in to help."
After the battle at the temple in Ishimura and his decision to put on the helmet of SAM-R-I again the spirit would only allow him to take it off on two conditions:
The first condition was that the helmet would remain with him at all times and if there was a danger he would put it on immediately.
The second condition was the same as before; continue to find a worthy successor.
"Chief Hokuto has assured me that the two volunteers from his project will help keep the girls safe." Genki stated.
"I still think I should have gone with them." Kani sighed.
"Your duties as Prime Minister are hard enough without adding the duties of a father and a hero. You trusted the people of Japan to be strong without your help before. Have faith." Genki said, placing a hand on her husband's shoulder. "Tezuka and Tohru are with them. And trouble does appear we will be there to help as long as SAM-R-I is up to the task."
Kani sighed but smiled. "For my family…always."
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"Well, here I am on the moon…talking to myself. At least it's better than sitting on an asteroid." The newly created Vlad Lazuli muttered as he flew over the surface of the Shattered Moon.
Why was he here again?
Oh right, that demented triangle sent him here to find something.
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"Oh, you sweet talker you!" Bill laughed as he gushed over the 'demented triangle' comment.
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"Now I just need to find this Diamond Outpost and then…Ah, I believe that is it." Vlad said, spotting a tower appearing up ahead.
He landed at the entrance and placed his hand on the wall terminal which accepted his handprint. The doors opened and allowed him to enter. The air released by the door opening almost blew him back but he managed to get inside and close the door.
"Right now he said the communicator would be at the top of the tower." Vlad said to himself.
Taking a chance to stop and look at the Vlad sniffed as he turned away. "These Diamonds, worshiped as deities by the lower ranks. Something I wish we had in common."
Vlad sighed as he walked up the stairs. "Oh I had it all. Money, fame, respect, powers that many would dream of and what happens? Gone! If not for the new opportunity here I would actually think the life of a nomad would offer some form of clarity."
The former half ghost scoffed. "Daniel is probably enjoying the fame of being a hero and Jack…"
Vlad clenched a fist.
"He thinks of me a monster when he made me the way I am. Blasts me in the face with ectoplasm that almost kills me, leaves me quarantined for years without ever visiting, writing or even apologizing for almost killing me and expect us to still be friends?!" Vlad stopped and punched the wall, forming cracks along the mural of White Diamond. "DID IT EVER OCCURE TO HIM WHY I WOULD HAVE A REASON TO HATE HIM?!"
He let out a maddened yell that echoed through the empty tower before seemingly calming down…
"Well, if there is nothing left for me perhaps I should just embrace that…" Vlad straightened himself up. "And see to it there is nothing left…for anyone."
He continued his journey up to the tower, reaching the very top and seeing the command chair.
"How simplistic in its design. A room with the view of the entire world." Vlad remarked as he approached the chair. "Perhaps I should consider constructing a moon base back in my home reality. Hidden on the dark side of the moon."
It sounded so easy and yet he would need resources to make that happen.
He walked up to the command chair and sat down, taking a chance to look at the Earth.
Well, it wasn't his Earth.
And yet perhaps if couldn't have his Earth maybe he should look elsewhere.
Would it annoy Daniel and his friends to know if he had found a nice little planet of his own to rule while being worshiped by its inhabitants?
"Perhaps trying to take over my Earth was the first mistake. Perhaps I should consider building up my own power again. According to Cipher as a Gem I am effectively immortal, meaning I could wait years before being ready to come back and Daniel would already have one foot in the grave." Vlad chuckled. "Always try to savor the small victories, huh Vlad Lazuli? Still, I would need the powers of a ghost to deal with a dimension of ghosts."
Speaking of ghosts he had no idea what happened to Skulker or Danielle beyond leaving them in that lab they woke up in.
Perhaps they could be the key.
"With a little prodding and some ecto-powered equipment I could begin creating my own portal right here on this base. And with no need for food or water anymore I would not have to worry about starving up here." Vlad stood up, folding his arms behind his back as he slowly paced around the chair. "It's not much at the moment but I suppose I'll have to find a way to make it work."
"Or perhaps you would like to accept a helping hand?"
Spinning around Vlad spotted an…alien in golden armor standing at the top of the stairs. "Who are you?!"
"I am General Lunaris and I cannot help but wonder if you would accept some help." The alien said with a confident smile.
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As soon as the giant Grimm entered the arena what started as simple training became a war zone.
"RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Boris roared as he activated his Semblance.
Muscles made of pure Aura emerged from his skin, covering his entire body but it did not stop there. More layers of muscles appeared around him, allowing him to grow until he was almost the same size as the Miasma Hulk. The enhancement pill he had been given had allowed him to enhance his own Semblance without fear of overusing it and causing his Aura to decline immediately. He easily went toe to with Hulk, his Aura made muscles protecting him from the sheer heat and molten magma that was the monster's 'blood'.
Boris was not the only one fighting it though.
I and Am leapt up onto the man turned titan's shoulder and ran down its arms. Am laughed as he jumped up, letting out a high pitched shriek as he activated his Semblance which converted his Aura into pure light that temporarily blinded the Miasma Hulk. I then threw dozens of tiny bombs into the monster's face, disorientating it even further and allowing Boris to gain the upper hand. He reared back a fist and punched the Hulk in the face, knocking it down.
Standing behind the flaming Grimm was Gentle-Jim who stared dispassionately at the monsters back and waited for the right moment.
That moment came as soon as Boris slugged it in the face.
As the Grimm fell back Gentle-Jim raised his hand up in a slashing motion and suddenly something cut through the Miasma Hulk's back and chest, cutting its left arm off.
"How marvelous." James marveled at how powerful his Semblance had become.
While not always reliant on his Semblance the Gentleman's Phantom Blade could almost cut through anything as long as it was in range. Only Aura or something extremely durable could block his invisible blades. Boris roared as he pummeled away at the Miasma Hulk until finally it literally melted into a puddle of lava. Jujunga was sitting nearby, entrusting his teammates to bring down the Hulk.
On another end of the arena Massive raised his hand just as the Volcano Toad fired a blast of flaming Grimm essence. There was a flash and the projectile hovered in the air. Massive laughed as Weathervane held out her hands, conjuring a blast of wind that sent to projectile flying back to the Toad, slamming into its face. Drake laughed as he stepped forward, his eyes blazing with energy before releasing twin beams of fiery light that incinerated the Volcano Toad's face.
"Those pills enhanced their Auras beyond that of a normal Huntsman. The sheer potential of the energy boosting their powers is amazing." Moloch remarked. "The Grimm they are facing would be enough to destroy entire squadrons of high class Huntsmen."
"Always appreciate the big things in smaller packages." Sammael replied with a satisfied grin.
Team Klaw was facing down the Nuckelavee with Katz relying primarily on his modified sports equipment to attack and disorientate the Grimm while Weremole bit at its legs, its teeth enhanced by its own empowered Aura and allowing it to bite down on the creature.
"Don't bite it! That Grimm essence is toxic to you!" Katz shouted and sighed. "Who invited this unruly beast to join our ranks?"
The Nuckelavee screeched but a dark puddle spread out under it and it sank into the dark water.
The Queen of the Black Puddle emerged a second later and spoke with loud whisper. "…Was I really needed here?"
Finally Team TRMT was facing off against the Freakosaurus Rex with Myotis lifting the Claw off the ground and they flew around the mighty Grimm with the Claw scratching and slashing at its skin. Torto curled up into a ball and rolled forward, his speed slowly increasing as he moved between the Rex's legs. The Freakosauris Rex whipped its tail at Torto, sending him crashing into the wall but it didn't stop him.
In fact it seemed to make him even stronger as he bounced off the wall and shot at the Rex who moved out of the way. Raptor lashed out with his tongue, grapping onto Torto and spun around several times before releasing the turtle Mobian and sending him flying at the Rex, crashing into its head with enough force it was knocked down.
"Enough." Sammael raised his hand and the fighting stopped.
Lifting off the ground Sammael slowly descended down into the arena as the members of the Invisible Hand gathered.
He landed before them and smiled. "I assembled you all for a simple reason. While Grimm and my own fellow Fallen are powerful there are places they cannot enter, foes that can sense them and with that comes the loss of surprise. The ability to move without being seen by our enemies is what has kept us ahead of them but we do not just need stealth. We need power, intelligence, willpower, skill and the right temperament to achieve victory."
He held out his hands. "In one hand I have the Grimm. In the other I have the Fallen. You are my unseen ace in the hole, warriors that hide in plain sight. Together you are my Invisible Hand and I deem you ready for the challenges that await you."
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NEW GRIMM SIGHTED
Name: Miasma Hulk
Classification: Lava Giant
Description: The Miasma Hulks were born from the flaming pits of the Darklands. They are known to hurl boulders to great distance, so keep your eyes on the sky when they're close.