Nemesis Warlock: Dragonfire In a World of Memes and Badass

by The Eschaton

Nemesis the Warlock is many things such as being one of the most powerful and destructive beings to ever exist in a world where characters from different franchises from movies, games and anime that is ever known. And he doesn't mind one bit for in this crazy world he is in, the ones that survive are the ones that has their screw loose.

3. The Dragonfire Mercenary

Disclaimer: I do not own SMG4, any Crossovers, Overlord (2012) and one of JustyTurner's work. They belong to their respective owners.

Enjoy.

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Meanwhile, we see Nemesis the Warlock is once again, flying on his giant Dragonfire Bird as he is busy discussing with Smegfor, "So, if I go to this location, I'll have a job as a mercenary?"

"Yup..." Smegfor answered him, "In this world, mercenaries are basically a thing which is kind of like those Adventure Guild you know from those fantasy anime or RPG games you played. Only this one is less magical and more... gritty..." Smegfor stated such a fact.

"Yeah, okay. And anything else that I need to know before coming to these..." He then gives a look over at the screen and said, "Mercenary Guild... Yeah, the name isn't copyrighted or anything."

"Just know that if you're there, you get big money, do your job, have some fun and maybe get some bitches. It's easy peasy lemon squeaky clean apple pie on a pineapple..." Smegfor said to him.

"The fuck kind of catchphrase is that?" Nemesis asked in confusion about that.

"Look, you'll be fine. If somebody's giving you trouble, then you know what you're gotta do, right?" Smegfor said to Nemesis.

"Hmph, well couldn't deny that. Anyway, what does this Mercenary Guild... look... like..." Nemesis halt his flight as he stared at what he is seeing.

In front of him appears to be a giant fortress in the middle of canyon that is placed on some sort of flat, large and round whatever building it is of sort while locating on top of said building with a flat top appears to be a building that appears more like a heavily fortified military outpost.

And overall, it is pretty much a grim and intimidating sight to see.

"Smegfor..." Nemesis called out to him.

"Yes..." Smegfor answered.

"When you said that it is a Mercenary Guild, you didn't tell me that the Guild is basically a fucking giant fortress..." Nemesis calling out to him again.

"Well, when the mercenaries are all demon hunters, galactic bounty hunters, wackos, psychopaths and the like, you are basically bound to have a building that is packing heat..." Smegfor explained it to him.

"Okay, anything that I need to know about these Mercenary Guild?" Nemesis questioned him again but all he can get is...

"Bye, Nemesis. Have fun..." Smegfor said before finally cutting the call.

"Smegfor!? Smegfor!? God dammit..." Nemesis shakes his head and said, "Oh, well. Better show these guys who's boss?" He said as he fly his Flame Bird straight to the entrance of the Mercenary Guild.

After finally standing in front of it, he then called out to the building as he said, "Hey, can anyone hear me? Listen, I don't know if there is any requirement for a recruit in your organization but I would like to join you and become a mercenary. If you don't think so, then what should I do? Cause I will, if I have to. Hell, I might try to... maybe perform some assassination or something... maybe a duel... yeah, a duel is good... so, can I come in?"

No response which makes Nemesis sigh in disappointment but before he is about to walk out and called out his Flame Bird, the door finally opened as a groaning sounds are heard and Nemesis sees that the way in has finally opened.

"Huh, don't know that they listened, by the way?" He said before getting inside the Mercenary Guild as he prepares himself.

Finally inside after feeling like he has been walking on a long and discomforting corridor, he finally found it and look to where he is at as his eyes widened beneath his helmet.

What he is seeing is a place that isn't look out of place in any sci-fi or futuristic type of bar with all the distinctive noise and a lot of commotion are happening as everyone in this bar are having the time of their lives as they drink, party and many, many more.

'Wow. Going into a guild the first time and this is how I go. Man, this feels like my inner Isekai fan would want me to be and so much more. Gotta know that if I'm here, it'll be a start of my crazy adventure and I don't know if I can actually handle it...' Nemesis thought internally as he looked around the bar as people wearing military-looking outfits with some being more futuristic and some even have cybernetic parts are shown as they mingle with everybody here.

Nemesis then felt himself accidentally bump into someone, making him say, "Oh, sorry about that. Didn't see-" Nemesis can only gasp at who he just unintentionally bump himself into.

He appears to be a figure dressed in a military style outfit that is reminiscent of some army officer, all in black leather with the distinctive leather coat and officer's cap with a noticeable cross-like medal on where his collar might be and finally, wearing a sort of mask with the oval-shaped eyes and a sort of guard upon where it's mouth is.

All in all, Nemesis recognized who this guy is, 'Is that Karl Ruprecht Kroenean? From that Hellboy movie I watched? Why is he here?' Nemesis thought in caution as he looked warily at the masked Nazi assassin right in front of him.

Karl then looked at Nemesis with the Warlock preparing for any conflict until Karl said, "Ah, no need to worry, Herr..." Karl then looked closer to Nemesis and said, "My apologies but I don't recognize you from here." He said in a soft and quiet tone.

"Uh... I'm new here, by the way. Just need to register myself to the Mercenary Guild..." Nemesis explained himself.

"Ah, you are new then. Well, it's good to see such new faces upon our humble abode. I just hope that you are not as rowdy as..." Karl looked around, seeing the other's getting much louder now, "These... annoyance..." He said in disgust in his quiet tone.

"Yeah, I hope so too..." Nemesis said, still on edge, "So, where do I sign up and register myself here?"

"Oh, I would like to show you where but I believe I am busy with something. My apologies..." Karl apologized as he bowed respectfully to him.

"Well, no worries. It can't be that hard, right?" Nemesis said, still on edge at the masked Nazi assassin in front of him.

"Indeed. Ah, where are my manners..." Karl then straightened himself as he said, "My name is Karl Ruprecht Kroenean..." Karl then shows off his daggers that appeared from his sleeves, "I am really good with my knives. Even in the days of those loud and clunky guns, nothing can match the grace of those who wield a blade." Karl introduced himself as he twirled his daggers around in an act of showmanship.

"Good to know..." Nemesis remarked, "Name's Nemesis the Warlock, by the way." He said, introducing himself.

"Really? You have issues, my good sir. But who am I to judge. Goodbye, Herr Nemesis. Auf Wiedersehen." Karl said his farewell as he walked past Nemesis.

Nemesis looked at him walking off as he sigh in relief, "Thank God. Thought I would burn the place if things get violent."

"Hey, buddy. You're new here, huh?"

Nemesis heard a gruff voice and look to who is talking to him which he look shocked on who is talking to him.

He appears to be a figure dressed in futuristic armour with a helmet that has a distinct 'T' shaped design alongside the green chest plates, the orange pauldrons with a mark of some sort of mammoth-like skull and a lot of futuristic gadgets and weapons upon his body alongside a backpack with some sort of rocket on top and as for his helmet again, there is some sort of dent on it as well as an antenna.

Overall, Nemesis recognized who this guy is, 'Boba Fett. The Mandalorian Bounty Hunter from Star Wars...' Nemesis internally named the one that spoke to him before composing himself and said, "Yeah, something like that."

"So, you're a D-Rank, huh?" Boba said to him.

"I guess? I just need to find somewhere to get myself registered here. You know where?" Nemesis asked the Mandalorian Bounty Hunter.

"What am I, a worker here? Figure it out yourself..." Boba said dismissively at Nemesis as walked past him.

"Tch, asshole..." Nemesis muttered behind his breath.

"That makes two of us..."

Nemesis heard another voice and look at who is talking to him and like before, he too is surprised.

He appears to be similar in appearance to Boba Fett but instead of how dented and having a tear his armour, this one is more clean, pristine and even shiny as well although like Boba Fett, he has a distinct 'T' shaped design of his visor and is also look armed to the teeth at that.

Nemesis knows who he is, 'Din Djarin. The protagonist of The Mandalorian show. And if he's here...' Nemesis internally squealed, 'Wonder if he's still has that little cutie...'

"Names Mando and sorry about Boba Fett. Just so you know that not all of Mandalore are like him..." He introduced himself with Nemesis himself knowing his real name yet hide it beneath his fake one.

"Hey, don't worry about it. I don't judge a race because of one guy..." Nemesis exclaimed to him before shaking his hand, "Nemesis the Warlock, by the way."

"Good fake name you made there. Although I think that's a little too hard if anyone can think about it..." Mando called out upon his name.

'Seriously, that's even worse than me having issues...' Nemesis internally screeched at the accusation before saying, "Thank you, Mando. Glad to know that somebody here actually care and help out a potential recruit for the guild."

"Well, I would but to be honest, I don't trust any of my compatriots in this guild since this 'guild' is basically a competition of getting the best money they can get their hands. Me included..." Mando admitted to him.

"Really then why helping me?" Nemesis asked him.

"Is is just The Way of my people, Nemesis. And I shall abide by it's Code, even if I have to take it to my grave if I have to..." Mando explained it all to him.

"Oh, thank you-"

"And keeping an eye on you, Nemesis so, watch it..." Mando warned him, making Nemesis rolled his eyes at the subtle threat Mando made, "Now, come on. The registration is not far from here..." Mando motioned Nemesis to follow him as the Warlock do it.

As Nemesis continue to follow Mando through the rowdy mercenaries in the guild, Nemesis then bump into someone which he is about to apologize only to see nothing, "Wait, what the-"

"Watch where you're going/You might fall to death/Death by my blade in hand."

A voice spoke in haiku with a computerized voice are heard as Nemesis saw someone shimmering and appearing in front of him.

He appears to be a slender figure dressed in a dark grey bodysuit while wearing a helmet that is blank and expressionless in its features, only having the digital number of '0' on where it's face is.

Likewise, Nemesis recognized him, 'Zer0. The Zer0. From the Borderlands 2 game. Oh man. He's like, my best character I have played there.' He internally squealed as he looked at the familiar haiku speaking enigmatic assassin in front of him.

"I am eternal/Death will never capture me/My skill exceed his." Zer0 said, speaking his haiku.

"Nemesis, come on..." Mando called out for Nemesis from afar.

"Oh, sorry. See ya, Zer0..." Nemesis apologized to Zer0 as he catches up to Mando with Zer0 tilting his head in a questionable manner.

"Strange/Who is that guy?/I didn't give him my name."

As Nemesis catch up and follow Mando, he can feel someone looking at him and look to who is basically staring at him.

He appears to be a figure dressed in light-blue, white and yellow armour with the most notable being his skull-like mask and the white hood and cloak that he wears over his head and of course, strapping on his back, it appears to be a shield with a blue and yellow distinct colour scheme and a sword that also has the yellow symbol as well.

Nemesis recognized him, 'That's Taskmaster. And not that flat MCU depiction. The real Taskmaster from either the comics or the animated series...' Nemesis then remembers what Taskmaster is doing as he thought, 'He seemed to be trying to gauge my fighting style or something. Better be prepared if he ever go rouge on me.' Nemesis thought as he hide himself, trying to avoid Taskmaster's gaze.

As for Taskmaster, all he can say about Nemesis' presence is, "Hmmm, interesting."

As Nemesis continue to follow Mando, they halted when they saw someone.

One that Nemesis recognized, all too well.

He appears to be a man dressed in dark and grey metal armour with his face hidden beneath a helmet that is dark on one side and the other being red coloured with a grill-like feature on where his mouth is with the only visible thing being his eyes and even then, Nemesis can feel how creepy it looks and how downright emotionless the stare is.

'Slade. From the Teen Titans show. And not that unfunny Teen Titans Go show. That shit is fucked up...' Nemesis began to wonder, 'Still, of all the characters I see, why can't it be Deathstroke instead?' He thought in lamentation, knowing how irredeemably evil he is.

"Slade. You finish your job..." Mando called to the person in front of him.

"That I did, Mando. That I did..." Slade spoke in a tone of how cold and emotionless it that it can anyone's spine tremble, Nemesis included as he almost shivered despite how heat up he is, "Although it is unfortunately not much of a challenge. The fools that I faced are nothing more than immature brats who can barely take things seriously and joke around like they are in a cartoon or something. It brings me great joy when I break all of their bones until they are unable to walk and do their... immaturity..." Slade said and even wearing his helmet, one could almost feel that Slade is twitching in annoyance.

Slade then started to notice Nemesis, which made him look surprised albeit still calm as he said, "Well, I did not see you here before. Who are you, young man?"

'Should I really give him my name?' Nemesis questioned himself in uncertainty, before introducing himself, "I'm Nemesis. Nemesis the Warlock."

Slade seemed to grunt in amusement and said, "My, you have such an imagination with your fake names of yours. Did you think about that so hard?"

'Technically, I got the name from a comic I read but whatever...' Nemesis thought in sarcasm.

"Yeah, he is..." Mando said in agreement, "I also recall that you once had a fake name yourself. What was it again? Stroke of Death?"

"Deathstroke..." Slade corrected him, "At the time, I thought of the name as a way to instill fear into the hearts of my enemies as I show them no mercy. But after my retirement, I am above of the use of such grandiose names and return to my real one, instead."

"Wait, you're retired?" Nemesis said in disbelief.

"Partially retired..." Slade corrected him, "I served as these guild's trainer on how to, as I bluntly say it, not fuck it up and focus more on preparing the new generations and focus on a more strategic and intellectual side of things..." Slade explained it to Nemesis before looking him over, "Since you are new here, how about I try to see if my training will be better for the likes of you."

"Uh... thanks but I think I'm good..." Nemesis politely refuses, knowing what 'being trained by Slade' would feel like.

"Very well then..." Slade said in a tone of understanding although there is a hint of disappointment on the side, "Ah, where are my manners. My name is Slade. Slade Wilson. It's a pleasure to-"

"HEY, YO, BIG BRO! GOT TO TALK TO THE NEW GUY?!"

A loud and exuberant voice is interrupted when Slade seemed to look incredibly annoyed and so is Mando and Nemesis look in confusion on who or what is yelling.

Then, someone jump right in between Slade and Nemesis as he yelled, "So, this is the new meat, huh?"

Nemesis recognized who this is.

He appears to be a figure dressed in a black and red bodysuit with his identity hidden beneath his black and red mask with the white beady eyes being the main indication while also seemed to be armed to the teeth, alongside the two katana strapped on his back.

'Deadpool. The Deadpool. The Merc With The Mouth himself...' Nemesis thought on the extremely talkative, insane and comedic anti-hero from the Marvel Comics that could possibly be a loose adaptation of Slade Wilson as Deathstroke.

"That's right, buddy o'pal. The Merc With The Mouth himself is here. The guy that just cannot die, cannot shut up, everybody hates me and I hate them as well..." He then introduced himself, "Deadpool here, ready to meet the new guy that also has to know that just because he has meta-knowledge, doesn't mean he is tough shit."

"Ah... What?" Nemesis couldn't help but ask at Deadpool is commenting about before he felt himself draped by Deadpool as he inch his face closer to him.

"Listen pal. I know that you have this power fantasy idea like, being a badass and getting the bitches. Hell, the author would probably write this down because he knows that he is doing a self-insert power fantasy where he is stealing, oh sorry, 'taking inspiration' from someone's idea, preparing to make a fanfiction where he wants to be a badass, get the bitches of the girls he wants to make love while also giving something deep and developing because he is better than that or something. Yeah, you're a novel writer there, author. Don't know if you're taking 'inspiration' from would work if only you don't want to face the fucked up criticism you have shoot your foot there. Still, points for effort in trying, right?" Deadpool said while grinning at Nemesis who is still confused.

'Is this really how meeting Deadpool feels like? And I know he loves to break the fourth wall but what in the actual fuck!?' Nemesis thought, being nervous around Deadpool.

"You're probably thinking I'm breaking the Fourth Wall, right?" Deadpool commented with a grin behind his mask.

'Oh God. He knows everything...' Nemesis let him himself go from Deadpool's grasp as he hastily said, "So, you're Slade's brother, right?"

"Unbelievable and unfortunate as it sounds but yes since we do have the same last name. Slade Wilson if you what to know..." Slade explained it all to him.

"Yeah, big bro here is being all mysterious and shit but you'll get used to it, new guy..." Deadpool then said in a menacing tone, "Unless the author has plans for him since he using this version of Slade instead."

Nemesis cleared his throat about that and said, "Ahem... Uh... Is he always like this?"

"Unfortunately..." Mando said at how tired he sounds, "Slade said that he is some sort of experimental test subject that grant him the ability of being almost immortal at the cost of... well... Deadpool here shows you why..."

"Oh, don't be so modest. I know that you hate me so much that you want to see me turned to mush yet can't because I can regenerate..." Deadpool said in a cheeky tone, "Anyway, I'll be right over there because plot reasons. See ya, new guy. Oh and by the way, if you ever get tired of one of your bitches, won't you lend some to me?"

"What?"

"Oops, don't want to ruin the spoilers. See ya, new guy. Hasta La Vista, baby..." Deadpool said as he jumped off to somewhere.

Slade just sigh and said, "I'll look after my brother now. After all, he is my responsibility." He said as he calmly followed to where Deadpool is.

Nemesis then looked at Mando who can only shrug and said, "The worst part is that he isn't the annoying part here. And the less said about that guy, the better."

Nemesis respectfully doesn't need to question that as he followed Mando for the Warlock's registration.

As Nemesis continues to follow Mando, he then comes across another person walking past them.

He appears to be another figure that is dressed in armour that seemed to be look like it is a synthetic bodysuit with plates of coloured camouflage of green that's either dark or light coloured alongside wearing a helmet with an 'X' shaped mark and the mouth part seemed to have a set of teeth.

And walking on the other side appears to be another figure, this one dressed in similar armour to the others only this one has a black and red colour scheme with the helmet actually being rather basic in design as well.

Nemesis recognized the two, 'Locus and Felix from Red vs Blue. Oh man, shit gets real if the bad guys are here.' He thought in worry.

Then he felt himself bumped into Mando as he said, "Hey, what gives?" He asked the Mandalorian in annoyance before looking at what is stopping him.

Standing before both Mando and Nemesis is a towering humanoid figure that one doesn't know if they're either armoured or humanoid with a shiny golden armour alongside the massive shoulder pads, a helmet with a reflective gold surface and finally, some sort of arm cannon on where it's right hand.

Before Nemesis could think on who this figure is, Mando decided to speak up as she said, "Samus. So glad to see you. How goes the job?"

The being, known as Samus, doesn't answer before it is then enveloped in a digital form of light as Nemesis and Mando witnessed who is appearing in front of them.

The being named Samus is in reality, a young woman of mesmerizing beauty with long blonde hair that is tied to a ponytail alongside her blue eyes while her blue bodysuit hugged her body nicely that shows off and empathize her figure in great detail.

Nemesis is awed at the sight of the one and only, Samus Aran, in all her glory, 'Samus Aran. The main protagonist and the character that basically created the whole trope of 'Dude is a really a chick underneath'. And she looks absolutely gorgeous.' Nemesis thought, staring at Samus in awe as she whips her hair around.

"Well, you know, Mando. Business as usual. Another bounty done, another usual day for me." Samus exclaimed to Mando before she started to notice Nemesis as she said, "And who's this?"

Nemesis continue to stare at Samus before being elbowed by Mando which shook him out of his daze as Mando explained, "This is our new recruit for the guild. Now, why don't you introduce yourself?"

"Uh... Right... Sorry..." Nemesis said as he rubbed the back of his head awkwardly, "Names Nemesis. Nemesis the Warlock. And sorry for staring..." He blurted out until he splattered in shock and said, "Not that I am really staring or anything... I... I just... I didn't stare that much... I was... I was just waiting to make a response and say something that doesn't make me creepy... I mean, I assure you that I'm not a creep or anything... I... I..."

Samus seemed to giggle at this and said, "Okay, okay. Stop that now..." Samus said in assurance to him, "I'm not mad, just got that effect on some people here. Bunch of perverts they are."

"Hmmm, unfortunate, indeed..." Mando said, agreeing with her.

Before there will be anymore discussions, someone else has entered the scene and Nemesis looked upon another character that he knows.

She appears to a young girl with long red hair that is tied to a ponytail by some sort of skull-like ornament with golden eyes and an outfit consisting of a black bikini with a flaming design, a scarf around her neck and a pair of black shorts tied by a white belt alongside her knee high white socks and white boots that also has a flame imprint on it as well as the fact that she is carrying a large sniper rifle that she is carrying with ease.

'Yoko. Yoko Littner. From Gurren Lagann. Holy shit the crossover characters that I am meeting are absolutely overwhelming here and...' Nemesis can even see the cleavage on Yoko as he thought, 'Man, those are big. No, wait. Need to focus here.' He thought to himself.

"Hey, guys..." Yoko said while waving to Mando and Samus as they both waved back.

"Hey there, Yoko..." Samus greeted her.

"Hello to you too..." Yoko greeted her before looking at Mando with a grin and said, "So, how is the whole 'being a dad' work out for you?"

Mando seemed to give a playful scoff as he crossed his arm and said, "If you must know, Grogu is fine and already has a babysitter. And the last I want is to waste all of my credits on your babysitting services, again."

"Hey, babysitting the little guy ain't easy, you know..." Yoko complained, glaring at him.

"'Ain't easy?' You don't look like you're having a tough time. You're just getting my expenses because of something, are you?" Mando said accusingly at him.

"The rounds for my weapon are expensive, okay? Still waiting for the discount..." Yoko muttered before noticing Nemesis' presence, "Sorry but who are you?"

"Hi..." Nemesis introduced himself as he gives a hand, "The names Nemesis the Warlock. I'm here to register for the Mercenary Guild?"

Yoko gives a look over at Nemesis and his armour as she said, "Well, you do have potential but you'll have to wait because somebody is about to make a presentation here..." She explained to him.

"What presentation?" He ask and all the ruckus died down in the guild as Nemesis saw who is walking towards the forward as the other mercenaries are trying to give him a wide berth.

And Nemesis recognized who that is.

He appears to be a soldier of sort, wearing a sort of futuristic military black armour with some sort of markings upon the plates of said armour and his identity being hidden beneath a helmet and gas mask that also shows his glowing red eyes.

'That's... That's Colonel Mael Radec from the Killzone franchise. What's he doing here?' Nemesis thought on the question.

"Isn't that Colonel Mael Radec from the Helghast Empire?" Mando questioned.

"The very same. What his plan, however, remains a mystery." Samus said, looking in a scrutinizing manner to Mael.

"Yeah. And I don't care what the government says, there is something really wrong if someone like him is here..." Yoko said, being ready for anything on what Radec is about to do.

As Radec stand in front of the bar, meeting with the rest of the mercenaries, the Helghast Colonel cleared his throat and said, "Settle down, all of you, settle down..." Radec said to them, "Now, you might be wondering why am I here?"

"Is it to force underage teenagers to eat dog food?" Deadpool called out, making everyone looked at him strangely at that question.

"What? No? Why would you think that?" Radec called out in indignation.

"Don't blame me. Blame the author who can't let go of his memory of that disturbing Italian movie he unfortunately watched. That movie is fucked up..." Deadpool shivers at that memory, "Also, thought you fascists would do that to 'the lower class' by the way."

"No, just..." Radec said in indignant anger before calming himself down as he started to explain, "Anyway, as I was saying before I was interrupted by something incredibly stupid..." He said, glaring at Deadpool as he just flipped the bird to him, "I am proposing a mission of utmost importance that requires your skill. A team that, if work together, shall be payed handsomely for your contribution..." He explained it all to the mercenaries who hears him.

"Get to the point..." Boba said impatiently, "What is it that you want us to do?"

"If you would let me finish..." Radec said, being impatient as well, "I would like to hire a team of the best and brightest in the Mercenary Guild to partake in a mission where you all would infiltrate into a fortress and get into the center until finally..." Radec then finishes it, "You will find the objective and your reward will be... worthwhile... So, what do you say?"

All the mercenaries seemed to murmur at this, some being suspicious while others seemed excited until Slade comes forward, "Colonel Radec. We would be honoured to accept your proposal and hope that the reward you will give us will be worth the trouble..."

"I assure you, Mr. Wilson that you won't regret it. Now..." Radec then clears his throat and said, "I shall request a team that will endeavour on this mission where they are suited for this mission. Starting with..."

Radec then decided to look around and called out, "Karl Ruprecht Kronean, your skills in infiltration and subterfuge will do nicely for this mission."

"I'm honoured to be of service, Herr Radec..." Karl said while bowing to him.

"Boba Fett. I am in need of the service of the Greatest Bounty Hunter in the galaxy..." Radec called out as Boba stepped forward.

"Hmm, hope that this job is worth it. And not get me eaten by another animal..." Boba seemed to shiver and said, "That pit still haunts me."

"Mando. I am also in need of a Mandalorian in this mission. Such fine warriors to have the honour of partaking in such an grand task..." Radec complimented Mando.

Mando just step forward yet doesn't give him the response for the compliment.

"Zer0. This mission need a talented assassin. And are you up for such a task?" Radec said to Zer0 who moved forward as he said...

"My blade is ready/But betray us/And you will taste my blade."

Radec doesn't seemed to put off by the threat as he continued, "Taskmaster. Your combat prowess is in need for this mission."

Taskmaster walked forward and said, "This is gonna be fun." He said gleefully.

"Slade Wilson. Or do you go by Deathstroke, this time." Radec said, calling out to Slade who moved forward.

"Please, Mr. Radec. Slade is fine." He requested respectfully to the Helghast Colonel.

Radec then face palm and sigh as he said, "Deadpool..." He called out in a strained voice.

"Oh, hey, I'm in. That's great. Hope this doesn't bite us in the ass if I'm in..." He said as he chuckled deviously.

"Locus and Felix. You two will be best suited for this mission..." Radec explained, calling out to the two power armoured mercenaries.

"Oh, I am so gonna enjoy this..." Felix said in a gleeful manner.

"Take this seriously, Felix..." Locus admonished his partner.

"Samus Aran. Just like Boba Fett, I am in need of the Greatest Bounty Hunter in the galaxy. One I am most impressed by your superior credibility and..." Radec then finished with, "The ease you do with those abominations."

Samus squinted his eyes in suspicion for that comment.

"And finally, we have a need for a Sniper and none is more skilled here than Yoko Littner..." Radec then look over to Yoko before looking at her over and said, "Who I still question on her choice of outfit..." He commented at that, much to Yoko's irritation.

"Hey, what's that supposed to mean?" Yoko yelled out at him which the Helghast Colonel as he began his speech.

All the while, Nemesis thought about this whole mission and he internally mused of something as he thought, 'I know that I don't get a lot of information but something about this is suspicious. And...' He then looked at the villainous characters in the guild, 'I know I shouldn't jump to conclusions but...' He then looked at Radec and said, 'But I am so not ignoring this.'

"Now, since we're done with the meeting, meet me at-"

"Wait!" Radec is interrupted by somebody and looked to see Nemesis walking forward, meeting eye to eye to the Helghast Colonel.

"And who are you?" Radec asked in annoyance at Nemesis' interruption.

"The names Nemesis the Warlock and I'm joining this mission..." Nemesis demanded to him which made everyone mutter at what he said.

"What the hell is this guy thinking?"

"I didn't see him before..."

"Is he a newbie?"

"He must have a lot of balls to demand that."

Mando can only look in shock behind his helmet and so are the rest of the picked mercenaries as he said, "Nemesis... What the hell are you doing?" He called out to him but Nemesis ignored as he stare at the Helghast Colonel's glowing red eyes.

"And why should I do that, Nemesis the Warlock?" He said his name in a mocking tone, "The team picked for this mission are of those who had attained a high rank of the most experienced and the most skilled of mercenaries to partake in such an arduous task I am giving them. And furthermore, are you even registered already?" He said in an accusing tone to him.

"Well, I didn't registered by the way..." Nemesis admitted awkwardly, "But I don't need registration to get shit done. Because whatever mission you are about to give us, I have a feeling that you need me." He said, glaring at Radec for his confirmation.

Radec is not convinced and he said, "Your attempts to make jokes is so laughable that it almost makes me chuckle a bit. This mission does not need smug wannabe glory hound arrogant and entitled mercenaries who does not know the limits of their weakness. Now, get out of sight and I shall ignore your insolence, just this once." He said, threatening him with his own glare.

"How about I make you, instead?" Nemesis promised that.

This actually makes Radec chuckle humorously at that statement as he said, "You? Make me? Well, congratulations, Nemesis the Warlock. You are actually to be so comedic that I almost find it funny..." Radec then glare again at Nemesis, gripping his rifle that appeared in his hand and said, "It seemed that I shall the meaning of respect to one who is superior. And I shall instill you some sense of discipline for your troublesome behaviour."

"Sorry but I don't think so..." Nemesis said as he raised his left hand up in the air which made Radec look confused and chuckle at such a silly motion.

Then Nemesis casted, "Flame Wyrm." and a magic circle appeared upon the palm of his hand and shoots a jet of flame from the magic circle, much to the shock of everyone who saw it.

"Holy shit, is that a dragon?"

"Hot hot hot hot..."

"Mamma Mia, that's awesome..."

"Oh, man. The author's self insert just summon Shenron but without the whole wish granting thing..." Deadpool commented as he stared in awe while Slade look interested.

Radec look upon the flaming serpentine dragon in front of him as it wiggled and flow itself around before glaring Radec who look shocked at such an awe-inspiring and terrifying display.

Then the Flame Wyrm glared at the Helghast Colonel before it gives a roar and moved itself around in a flowing motion before flying straight towards Radec who can only cover himself for his inevitable end by being mauled by a flaming serpentine dragon.

However, after he doesn't feel anything except for the burning heat close to him, he looked at the Flame Wyrm with it's jaw wide open before slowly closing it, giving another threatening glare before it disappeared, leaving Nemesis looking at him and said, "So, am I in?"

Radec, thought reeling from the shock, composed himself as he said, "Ahem, well... You are known as Nemesis the Warlock, correct?"

"Yup. That's my name..." He introduced himself.

"And what, pray tell, can you do?" Radec asked him.

"Aside from that whole display that you won't be forgetting..." Nemesis commented, "I can do two things; fighting with everything I got and know how to burn anything and everything until they're nothing but ash. And if you want a literal force of destruction in your team, I'm your guy."

Radec seemed to glare at him as Nemesis glared back with the tension being so thick that one could cut it with something sharp.

Slade looked at Deadpool who carried... something and said, "What are you holding?"

"I don't know..." Deadpool shrugged in admittance, "The author did say that the tension is so thick that I could cut it so, I did." He said as he carried some sort of gelatinous mass in hand.

After they stare for what felt like an hour, Radec is then relented and said, "Very well then. Welcome to the team, Nemesis the Warlock. You're destination will be at Death Valley. I hope that you don't regret this." Radec said as he walked off from Nemesis who just said...

"I don't..." Nemesis called back as everyone looked at Nemesis with a new sense of awe upon him.

As for Boba, all he can say is groan and said, "Great. Magic. Just what I need to deal with."

Meanwhile, in some undisclosed location...

Nemesis is busy flying on his giant Dragonfire Bird while discussing Smegfor about the mission.

"So, instead of registering yourself as a mercenary, you just joined a mission that is said to be so dangerous that it requires a team of the best and brightest in the Mercenary Guild and you force this Radec to let you in by threatening him with your Fire Snake?" Smegfor explained it all to him.

"Flame Wyrm..." Nemesis corrected him, "And yeah, pretty much."

"... And here I thought I'm the crazy one..." Smegfor muttered at that.

"Yeah, yeah. So, I'm gonna say this. Do I need to know anything about the characters I meet in the guild. Anything dangerous about them and what to expect. Because I only joined because taking deals of some fascists are nothing but bad news for me and I have a feeling if I don't join..." Nemesis then stopped himself before saying, "You know what I mean."

"Well, can't argue with that. But don't worry, there are no evil mercenaries in the guild. Just mercenaries being either genuinely good people or unscrupulous greedy assholes. More so for the latter..." Smegfor commented at that part.

"Right. And Colonel Mael Radec? Anything I need to know about a guy that looks like a bad future where the Nazis one?" Nemesis called out to him.

"Despite what you think, the Helghast Empire has been defeated, Nemesis. Apparently, nobody likes how ruthlessly expansionist they are so an alliance are formed that results in the Empire finally being put down for good, especially with the help of superheroes like Superman and the Lantern Corps and the survivors are either given a second chance in life away from their imperialistic roots or under 'probation' or 'rehabilitation' within the government. Basically being dogs of the government in all but name..." Smegfor explained it all to him.

"Huh. Good to know..." Nemesis muttered at that, "So, you mind telling me what's Radec is planning for us?"

"Not really but if I know the government and former imperialistic fascists, is that they can't be trusted unless they earned it so..." Smegfor explained it to him, "Good idea on joining in this mission, even if what you did is either really stupid or really ballsy, thought not that I'm complaining."

"Thanks..." Nemesis said before looking at where his destination is and said, "So, this is where I'm going?"

"Did you see your team there?" Smegfor asked him which Nemesis respond with a 'Yup', "Good. Now, be safe, Nemesis. You wouldn't know what those fascists want if they ever won. I still remember how fucked up they are." Smegfor said with a shudder before finally ending the call.

Hearing him gone, Nemesis then lower his Dragonfire Bird down and land before then who took notice of Nemesis standing on top of a giant flaming bird.

"Giant flaming birds... Now I see everything..." Boba said in sarcasm as Nemesis disembark from his Dragonfire Bird.

"Well, look who decided to show up..." Felix said, approaching Nemesis, "Hey, there. Names Felix and I gotta say, thought I am really confident in how I can get shit done, we are glad for you to be here. I mean, magic? Seriously? How can anyone not deny that is so awesome."

"Uh... Thanks..." Nemesis said in caution, knowing what's Felix endgame is.

"Is everyone accounted for?" Radec said as the rest of the team looked upon him, "Good. Now, Slade. May you begin you're briefing?"

"Not yet..." Slade said, "Just need to show my team what are they up against..." He said as he urged everyone to follow him which everyone did follow suit.

As Nemesis follow the group to where the mission is at, he was then found himself standing side by side with Samus and Yoko who all looked at him.

Yoko then began by saying, "You know, Nemesis. You are either brave or stupid for joining despite how you weren't even registered yet. If you haven't shown what you're capable of, I would see you as some sort of idiot or maybe even more dumber than that..." Yoko said, looking at him in scrutinizing manner.

"Well... I... Uh..."

"But you did there, it's kind of awesome. Ballsy but also awesome..." Samus said while winking at him.

"Oh, well, if you think so, I-"

"Still stupid, thought. Just watch yourself before you burned something. Whatever this mission is, it takes more than summoning some fire snake to get your point across so don't get cocky..." Mando admonished him as they continue their trek, making Nemesis glare ruefully at him.

"Geez, what crawled up his ass and died?" Nemesis said in annoyance to Mando's comments.

"Well, he did say that you are basically his responsibility. And it would tarnished his image if Mando supposedly had a hand to your..." Samus then tried to find the word before saying, "Forceful joining on this team."

Nemesis just rolled his eyes at that.

"Seriously, what are you thinking anyway? You are not even registered and then you want to join on this mission where the one's requested are to be here. Like, what are you even thinking?" Yoko asked questioningly to Nemesis.

"Well, thought about lending a helping hand and maybe the firepower. Which, for me..." Nemesis then gives a small cast which results in a small fire appearing in hand, "Am very literal and I don't think think a few guns and gadgets would handle for a mission this important."

"Well, I did blow up a planet myself so I don't think I have any problem..." Samus said, explaining about herself.

"Yeah well..." Nemesis nudged that comment back and said, "Better safe than sorry. And besides..." Nemesis then look at Radec again as he said, "Don't you guys find it suspicious about this whole mission? Even getting past the fact that the one hired you guys..." He then give a look over to Radec ans said, "Doesn't scream friendly."

"Trust me. You're not the only one..." Samus said in agreement, "Which is why we all come prepared if he ever tries to backstab us..."

"Yeah, prepared..." Nemesis said as they continue their walk.

"We're here..." Slade called out as everyone look upon the edge of the valley to see what they are seeing.

It appears to be a fortress of sort, not similar to the fortress of the Mercenary Guild only instead of just one building surrounded by cliffs and placed on top of some flat head building of sort, this one appears to be a pretty genuine military fortress with all the defenses and the armies that are all standing guard upon the fortress itself.

Taskmaster just gives a whistle and said, "Whew... You aren't kidding. This mission is that dangerous if we're going through that..." He said, looking at the fortress he is looking down towards.

"This is what we're infiltrating? A military fortress? Man, talk about establishing the threat level in this story..." Deadpool commented on that.

"Oh, okay. I hope the pay is worth it because even I think this is beyond our pay grade..." Felix said, looking at the fortress.

"If even Felix says that, you know that he doesn't hide his arrogance on how dangerous the whole operation is..." Locus said, ignoring the indignant stare from Felix, "You've got a plan, right?"

"As a matter of fact, of course..." Radec said before looking at Slade and said, "Slade, would you do the honours?"

"Of course. Now, before I make my plan..." He then looked at Yoko and said, "Ms. Littner. Would you scout the whole area for us?"

Yoko just huff in response but complied as she used her sniper rifle to look through the scope on what she is seeing.

The soldiers that manned the fortress appears to all be wearing some sort of armour, a helmet and gas mask that hide what their appearance truly look like although she can see that their eyes are red when they turned around so Yoko could see the front side.

And overall, Yoko thought of these soldiers as heavily armed, skilled, disciplined and finally, too numerous as these soldiers are shown to almost basically be everywhere.

As Yoko is done with her scouting, she then turned towards the team and say, "The security on this fortress is really tight. And whoever this soldiers, they are too skilled and too many. Right now, I don't think any of us, except for Samus and maybe Nemesis, could actually have a chance with infiltrating this place."

"That's right. Unless the fortress has a secret passage for us to easily infiltrate, it is pretty much impossible for us to do our task..." Slade admitted before saying, "With the exception of Miss Samus and Nemesis the Warlock, that is."

"What are you trying to say, Slade?" Samus said in suspicion to him.

"I'm not trying to say something. I'm complimenting on you two and your expertise in being a one-man army. Tell me, Yoko. Do their weapons have any laser weaponry or laser weaponry or anything more advance?" Slade asked Yoko.

Yoko look again from her scope as she said, "Not really. Thought they are all armed to the teeth, I don't see anything advance. Just slug weaponry and that's it."

"Still don't get on why you guys still used slug weaponry instead of laser blasters..." Boba commented on that.

"Yeah, well. Not all of us are from a outer space, you know?" Deadpool commented at that, "That and plot reasons."

"Anyway..." Slade began to speak up, "Their weaponry are ineffective against your armour, Samus and for you, Nemesis, you will, how do I say this..." Slade scratched the chin upon his mask and said, "Burn the place down and, while they are distracted, we shall be the ones that will infiltrate the fortress and if you two survived that is, you might join us... maybe..." Slade said the last part in doubt.

"So, what... We're basically bait for you?" Samus said in an indignant tone to him.

"Don't take this the wrong way..." Slade said in a neutral tone, "I am confident that you can survive a heavily guarded fortress by yourself and wipe the soldiers with the added efficiency of controlling fire and a penchant for destruction by your side. So, you have nothing to worry about..."

Before Samus could say anything, Nemesis began to speak up and say, "Or... Why don't we try something different?"

"Like what, Mr. Warlock?" Slade said, still in his neutral yet subtly annoyed tone.

"How about I would create an army to distract the soldiers while we all infiltrate the fortress?" Nemesis proposed as everyone looked at him in shock.

"An army? You need to tell me that you can create an army?" Radec said in shock as he looked at Nemesis.

"Sure..." Nemesis turned around as he said, "Observe."

Nemesis then cast, "Animate Breathe: Come Forth Ignis, Efreet and Phoenix." as he then roared a breathe of fire from where his mouth is, much to the shock of everybody as they saw the fire that Nemesis breathes out are starting to form into three figures.

Deadpool looked at said three figures as he whistled and said, "Whew... Is it getting hot in here or it's just this girls?"

"Shut up, pervert..." Yoko yelled out as she punt him in the head with the butt of her rifle.

"Worth it."

The first flames then started to form into a humanoid shape before assuming a human female form with this one appearing as a young woman with long white waving hair while also wearing a skintight black bodysuit upon her body.

She then opened her eyes to reveal her purple eyes as she straightened herself and said, "Ignis reporting for duty, Master..."

Another appears to form into a female humanoid before forming her human appearance, appearing as a black haired girl wearing a red Eastern style dress with the most prevalent being that her limbs are still on fire.

She then gives a sultry smile and said, "Efreet at your service, Master..."

The last one appears to form just like the others before assuming a human form, appearing to be another young woman having long black hair with a yellow streak that's tied to a ponytail with this one dressed in a more modern style kimono of sort while carrying two katanas in hand, "Phoenix has answered your call. It's been an honour, Master..." She said as she bowed is respect.

As Nemesis look upon the trio of girls in satisfaction while his team look upon it in befuddlement as Mando said, "Hey, Nemesis..." Mando called as Nemesis turned to him, "Mind introducing us?"

"Oh, sorry..." Nemesis then prepare his introduction to the three girls, "This are my loyal second-in-command... Ignis, Efreet and Phoenix. They are three of my powerful members of my army of Animated Breathe that will assist me in battle..."

"Animated Breathe?" Taskmaster asked, confused at what he said.

"Oh, yeah. See, I can not only control and conjure fire. I can also animate fire, which is where I can create my own army, exactly..." Nemesis explained it to him.

"Hmmm, interesting..." Slade said in a hint of interest, "And how many can you make, Nemesis?"

"Glad you asked, Slade..." Nemesis said as he began preparing more of his army by breathing out more fire from where his mouth is, still wearing his helmet, by the way...

While the team watched in awe at the crazy stuff Nemesis had done with his magic, Slade still looked neutral while also, interested as Nemesis continues to make his own army.

Meanwhile, still upon the military fortress where the soldiers are all busy guarding, inspecting the area and patrolling every nook and cranny possible...

Two notable guards are busy gazing outside as they then began their talk.

"Hey..."

"Yeah..."

"Can you... can you do me a solid?"

"O-okay... What is it?"

"Can you cover me, please?"

"Why?"

"I need to take a piss?"

"What!?"

"Dude, shut up, okay?"

"No, it's not okay. Why can't you just go to the bathroom?"

"Uh, because the bathroom is too far from here?"

"Well, hold it, then!"

"I can't hold it. Do you have any idea how painful that is if I hold my piss?"

"I don't want to know."

"Look, just cover me, okay? This will be over in second..."

"Ugh... Fine... Can't believe I'm doing this..."

The soldier scooch over, trying to cover him as a zip is heard and one can hear the other guard is pissing, making him sigh in relief.

As he continued to piss, the pissing soldier saw something on the horizon and said, "Hey, did you see something?"

"What now?"

"No, seriously. I thought I saw a bird."

"If you want to shoot, do it when you're done peeing."

"No, seriously. I could almost think that bird is getting closer and closer to us-"

He didn't get to finish he is exploded by a giant bird that just did a kamikaze run upon them...

The whole explosion send everyone to an all-out defense mode as everyone is getting ready to manned their battle station.

"What the hell is that?" One of the soldiers said in shock, looking at what are attacking them, being giant flying fire birds that are all flocking towards them.

"It doesn't matter what they are. Get into positions and defend this fortress now!" One of the soldiers ordered as they ready their defenses and opened fire on them.

The giant fire birds just swoop in and rammed itself upon the fortress as explosions are heard as they are continuously being bombarded by so many explosions upon fortress with the turrets being barely able to defend themselves from the attack.

"Damn it... What the hell is attacking us?" One of the soldiers said in frustration before he was beheaded by some sort of flaming blade in hand, courtesy of a Dragonfire Golem, this one being less bulky and big and humanoid in shape and size as they ready their flame made solid swords and other medieval weaponry and charge straight towards them.

The soldiers are all alerted by the Dragonfire Golem and open fire on them but being solid, metallic and literally made of fire, they are unaffected as they continue their march towards them and kill them with ease, slicing them apart, even through their heavy armour.

"Just keep firing. Their maybe tough but they're still slow..." The soldier said in assurance before he got impaled in the head by a fireball, courtesy of a Dragonfire Atronach, a female version of the Dragonfire Golem, who appears above and throw lots of fire balls upon the soldiers.

Meanwhile, in another area, soldiers were all started running yet they couldn't have gone very far as a flaming humanoid flies around and impaled one of the soldiers from the back, lifting him up before burning him from the inside...

The Dragonfire Warrior then glare at the rest of the fleeing soldiers before it's body is forming into a flow and chase them down alongside the other Dragonfire Warriors at the go...

Finally, smaller flaming birds, also known as the Dragonfire Eagles, were all flying around the fortress, ramming themselves upon everything as they explode in tow as the whole area are literally on fire...

And watching over them is Nemesis, alongside his team, flying over the battlements on Nemesis' Dragonfire Bird as they all spectate on the terror Nemesis' Animated Breathe inflicted upon the soldiers.

"Oh, man. Got to admit, thought. Good thing you're on our side. Huh, Nemesis?" Felix said to Nemesis who is still flying the bird.

"Yeah. Good thing, right?" Nemesis said with a subtle hint of sarcasm, "So, where to now?"

"Up there..." Radec answered, pointing at something, "The entrance to the fortress is right over there."

"Well, let's hope that there are no mooks for us to kill..." Deadpool said as Nemesis stir the bird to where Radec is pointing only to encounter more hostiles as they saw that the entrance of a large door is guarded by numerous soldiers in front of them, "Oh, would you look at that. I jinx it. Oopsy..." He said with a nonchalant shrug.

This results in every soldier started firing at Nemesis and his team on the bird as they all duck as he said, "Well, no time like the present, you guys. Show them why we all picked for this."

"With pleasure, Herr Nemesis..." Karl said before he disappeared in a blink of an eye, making Nemesis look in shock.

"Uh... Where did he-" They heard yelling and looking over the bird, they all saw Karl is stabbing one of the soldiers in the eye as the rest focus their fire on him only for some of them to beheaded, courtesy of the now appearing Zer0 who appears in an invisible refraction while flicking his katana in hand.

"Sorry/Not sorry/Know from the best, Junior." Zer0 said in his haiku to Karl before they heard more gunfire as they ducked underneath some boxes to avoid it.

"Well, no time like the present..." Samus said before donning her armour, "Let's go." She said as she jumped off from the giant flame bird.

"You heard her. Let's finish this..." Boba said as he ready his jetpack and fly off.

"Don't need to tell me twice..." Mando said while he too ready jetpack and follow suit.

The rest of the team jump off from Nemesis' flaming giant bird with Nemesis conjuring a pair of flaming reptilian wings from his back and fly off with the rest of the team.

Boba and Mando continue to fly together as they take out their blasters and shoot the soldiers in their path, covering each other's blind spots as their armour keeps them covered from the hail of bullets that are firing upon them.

One of the soldiers seemed to carry some sort of bazooka which he fired as the two Mandalorians dodged out of the way from the incoming rocket flying towards them.

As the soldier prepares to fire another rocket, he was suddenly killed as he felt neck is cut, bleeding out as the soldier tried to cover his bleeding throat before falling face first, courtesy of Felix twirling his dagger in a playful manner, "Knives. Never gets old..."

A hail of gunfire rained upon them as Felix project an energy shield in front of him to protect him from the gunfire.

"Locus. You're still there?" Felix called out to his partner and he got himself spooked as a loud sniper shot are heard, courtesy of Locus appearing beside him as he takes potshot on the soldiers there, "Jesus. Can't you a warned a guy when you do that?"

"Let's go..." Locus ignored his complaint as he walked off with Felix just rolled his eyes as he continue to project the energy shield for both him and Locus.

As for Slade, he is then charge forth alongside Taskmaster as they all carry their close range weapons such as dual katana and a sword and shield respectively against the soldiers firing them.

The soldiers continue to fire as Slade dodged almost every bullet that comes in his way while Taskmaster just used his shield to protect him.

Taskmaster then throws his shield forward which hit the soldiers, stunning them before Slade jump forward and stabbed one of his katana at his head.

Slade then kicked another soldier that prevents him from firing while he deftly dodged an incoming rapid fire as the soldier unintentionally shoot his comrades before Slade get behind him, grabbed him and then, jabbed his sword into his side, making the soldiers screamed as Slade make use of his hostage to fire upon his weapon upon his enemies.

Then Slade started to wrench his katana to the side, basically opening his stomach up as his guts fall out and as the soldier moaned in pain, he is put out of his misery by Taskmaster decapitating him.

"Jesus, Slade. At least put the guy out of misery..." Taskmaster complained at what Slade did.

"Now, where's the fun in that?" Slade sardonically remarked before running off as Taskmaster shakes his head and follow him.

"Hahahaha... Now time for the Merc With The Mouth to show off and maybe the author wouldn't make me into a joke or something..." Deadpool said as he swiftly and quickly run around, dodging around with immense agility and speed as he fired his two guns against the soldiers, shouting, "BangBangBangBangBangBamgBang!"

He continued to shoot his guns and kill every last soldier upon his path until a clicking sound is heard as his guns ran out of ammo.

"He's out of ammo. Kill him!" One of the soldiers ordered and is quick to open fire on him.

"Oh, no..." Deadpool said nonchalantly despite being shot, that is, "I am out of ammo. Whatever shall I do?" He said before disappearing in a flash of light.

"Wait, where did he-" He is interrupted when his head got smashed by a hammer.

"Up and a daisy..." Deadpool quipped before swinging his dual sledgehammers around and smash another soldier in the gut, which made him wrenched from the literal gut-punch before he kicked him off.

Deadpool disappeared again as he reappeared behind the two soldiers and stabbed them from their backs.

Then, Deadpool whips out two shotguns and blast any soldier close to him, firing against one in the leg which made him screamed before Deadpool finished him off with a headshot.

Then Deadpool chuck a grenade into the corpse and hugged it before teleporting and as everyone look around, trying to find where he is, all they can hear is, "PIZZA PEPPERONI DA!" and they looked up to see Deadpool just throw a corpse upon them as it explode in a very gory fashion.

Deadpool then lands and said, "Wooh... Still got it..." He said, boastfully about himself, "Now, do you any ammo left?"

Back at fight, Samus is busy taking fire by the soldiers as her protects her while shooting them with her arm cannon.

All the while, flying in the sky is the Dragonfire Bird, with Yoko riding upon it as she takes potshot with her sniper rifle, shooting at anyone as her scope gets her.

And running beside Samus are the Mistress of Flames as well as Nemesis who flies with his flaming dragon wings as they charge towards the soldiers.

Samus then fires dozens of missiles from her arm cannon, homing them towards the soldiers as they all explode from the impact as the Mistress of Flames jump through the explosion.

Ignis then ignite her flames upon her feet and fly straight towards one of the soldiers as she spinned herself around and around and kicked him...

Which also results in her bisecting the soldier from top half to bottom as the lower body flops down.

Ignis then skid across the floor and jump backward to avoid another hail of gunfire as she stepped on the soldier, smashed him to the ground as she punched another in the face, caving through his helmet with her flaming fists before raising her hands forward against a squad of them and fire a concentrated force of flames from both of her hands, burning them to kingdom come.

Efreet then flies past Ignis, flying around as she looked down at the soldiers with a devious smile before moving her hands around and summon a torrent of flames around as it converged into an orb surrounding the fire and fling it straight towards the soldiers.

The whole soldiers were all opening fire on the flying Efreet but the orb she created has burned the bullets to ash as it slowly comes upon them as they are slowly cooked from being burned inside their armour as they all screamed in agony as they all tried to take it off before the orb finally explode.

As for Phoenix, she just runs forward quickly and used her katana to slice and dice anyone that are in her path, beheading one, bisecting another and bisecting one from crotch to the top as she run passed through the bisected body.

One of the soldiers, who is wielding a sniper rifle, aimed his weapon at Phoenix and after he is locking on his target, the soldiers fires the bullet straight towards her.

Phoenix sensed the incoming attack and halt her charge only for the bullet to blow her arm off with Phoenix reacting to her dismemberment in annoyance.

"She is unarmed. Take her down..." One of the soldiers said as they open fire on Phoenix.

Phoenix, looking in bemusement at that statement, calmly picked up her fallen arm off and throw it at the soldiers like a grenade.

And like a grenade, the arm is sizzling before it then explode, killing everyone in the blast radius as Phoenix finally regenerate her limbs from it being blown off.

Phoenix looked at her arm, taking a feel that it is okay before looking at the one who shot her with a glare, making the sniper recoil as he tried to backed away.

"The battlefield is no place for cowards..."

The soldier didn't have a moment to respond before he was shot in the head by Radec who used his pistol before taking cover on some boxes as he is taking fire.

"Having trouble there, Colonel?" Radec heard someone and looked in annoyance at the flying Nemesis as he is still flying above and the Colonel could feel that behind his helmet, Nemesis is looking smugly at him.

"Just shut up and help me!" Radec said in annoyance and frustration as he is still taking cover.

"I didn't hear a 'please'..." Nemesis teased, uncaring of the fact that the soldiers are firing at him now.

"JUST FUCKING HELP ME!" Radec yelled out in sheer frustration and anger at Nemesis.

"Works for me..." Nemesis shrugged as he takes out his blade, his spear and his tome and fly towards the remaining soldiers.

His Tome started to flip it's pages before a magic circle appeared and fire a torrent of fireballs upon his enemies with the fireballs even piercing through them with absolute ease.

Nemesis spinned himself around in a horizontal spear headed fashion as he cuts anyone that got close to him before landing as he takes his stance.

Nemesis then swings his spear around as he cleaved some more of the soldiers into two before he then twirl his blade around and casted, "Fire Wyrm." as floating serpentine dragons, not unlike his Flame Wyrm spell, appeared as Nemesis sic them upon his enemies.

The soldiers were all opening fire upon the Fire Wyrms but either they dodged it or are ineffective against them, the Fire Wyrms closed in and either bite one of the soldiers' heads off or biting their bodies as the soldiers' screamed in pain as they try to take the Fire Wyrm off, to no avail.

Nemesis' Tome started to flip as a magic circle as he then summoned a beam of fire that pierced every soldier the beam caught on, bifurcating them as Nemesis makes short work on them.

Nemesis then saw some of the soldiers readying a bazooka as he aimed and opened fire upon the Warlock with the missile locking on him.

Instead, Nemesis, with his Flame Control spell, redirects the missile around him before looking at the soldiers who fired the missile and seeing that they are done for, tried to run away but only resulting in Nemesis throwing the missile at the fleeing soldiers, blowing them to kingdom come.

Nemesis continue to use his Tome to throw volleys after volleys of fireballs upon the remaining soldiers, all of them killed in an instant as their armour can't protect them from the fire balls upon them.

Seeing that every last soldiers are gone, Nemesis then said, "They're finished now. So, what do we-" He turned around before stopping himself to see Radec aiming his rifle at him, much to his shock.

Then Radec fired his rifle as Nemesis look at himself that he is alright before looking at one of the soldiers behind him, who seemed to be carrying a live grenade in hand, falls down as the grenade he is carrying hits the floor.

With great haste and his eyes widened, Nemesis casted, "Flame Control." as he quickly prevent the grenade from exploding before kicking it forward, exploding the door instead.

Nemesis look at Radec in annoyance and said, "You could have just warned me?"

Radec just grunts as he walked past him and Nemesis can only give a finger behind his back.

"Master..." Nemesis heard Ignis calling him as she said, "Are you hurt? Did he do something for you? If he did, I shall-"

"It's okay, Ignis..." Nemesis assured her, "It's nothing I can handle."

"Ara~Ara~You know, master. If you are stressed, you might want to play with me however you like..." Efreet requested in a teasing manner.

"Uh... Well..." Nemesis expressed in embarrassment at what she said as he chuckled awkwardly.

"Oh, do it..." A voice is heard beside him, "The author didn't make you the player and give you this sexy bitches for nothing..." Nemesis look at Deadpool who is staring as it seemed like he is waiting for something.

Before Nemesis could try to rebuke such a comment, he was stabbed in the back by Phoenix who glared at him from behind as she said, "Only our master alone shall call us 'sexy bitches'. You are not honoured to call us that." She said as she wrenched her katana out from his back as she huff and walk away from the groaning Deadpool.

"Ugh... Worth it..." Deadpool said as he fell ok his butt.

"Well, done, Nemesis..." Slade said, coming upon him, "I will admit that of all the battlefields that I have partake in, none are much more worthwhile than whatever you did. Ah, the wonders of magic alone still astounds..."

"Hehehe... Eh... Thanks, I guess?" Nemesis said, flustered yet still creeped out about him.

"Although do be sure to control your minions, Mr. Warlock. My little brother is an annoyance but he's still my brother..." He said, looking at Deadpool who gives a goofy grin behind his mask.

"Awww, knew you cared..." Deadpool responded to his comment.

"If he can be immortal, then I do not regret it... Let the fool suffer for his dishonourable actions..." Phoenix said, glaring at him.

"Still, worth it..." Deadpool said without regret.

"Sir..." Slade look at Locus who approached him alongside Felix and said, "All units are neutralized with no survivors left in sight."

"Yeah, Boss..." Felix said, "These guys don't what hit em..." He said in a playful manner as he lightly punched Locus on the shoulder, much to his growl of annoyance.

"Got to admit, Nemesis.." Nemesis heard Samus said as she placed her hand over his shoulder as she said, "What you did there is awesome. I mean, I could have done myself better but who knew magic can do many great things..."

"Uh... Well..." Nemesis said bashfully at that.

"Oh, yeah..." Boba said as he regroup alongside Mando beside him, "Felt great to have a cheat by our side..." He said, crossing his arm.

"Uh... I don't call it 'cheating', I-" Nemesis is about to deny that only for Boba to raised his hand up.

"Don't want to hear it..." Boba then approached him closer, "And don't get cocky because don't forget what rank you are, newbie..." He said as he walk off.

The Mistress of Flames were all glaring at Boba for the audacity he says to their Master while Nemesis, on the other hand, just stare blankly behind his helmet and said, "Whatever..."

"Hey..." Nemesis heard Mando as he walk closer and said, "You did great there. Gotta admit that I'm impressed."

"Thanks..." Nemesis thanked Mando at his compliments.

"Uh... Hey..." They all heard someone and they all looked up to see Yoko is still on top of the flaming bird as she said, "Would someone get me down, please?"

"Oh, right..." Nemesis said as he prepares to order his Dragonfire Bird to get down.

After everyone are finally regrouping and standing in front of the entrance, they watched as Radec is busy tapping on something beside the giant door as Radec then said, "Ah, finally..." He said in relief as the door finally opened, the groaning sounds are heard as the door slowly opened up.

"The door is open/But what is on the inside/I can sense only ambiguity of such mystery." Zer0 spoke in his haiku as he watched the door opened.

"All in due time, Herr Zer0..." Karl said to him, "Just know that it is a surprise that is absolutely worth it. Right, Colonel Radec?" Karl said to the Helghast Colonel.

"Indeed. Now that the door is finally opened..." Radec said as he motion everyone to get in, "After you..."

The team all look in hesitant and uncertain at this before complying as they walk inside the fortress, following Radec on where are they heading it.

As the team then head inside the fortress, they all continue to follow Radec into the dark corridors of whatever they are going.

"Remind me again if this smells like a trap..." Taskmaster said, his tone in suspicion at what are they heading at.

"If it were, then Radec wouldn't have hired us. The government would be incredibly foolish if they ever think of trying to get rid of us. More so if they ever make an enemy out of us..." Slade commented on that.

"Tell that to leading us to a dark corridor without any lights on. Honestly, the author should find some new material here..." Deadpool commented, much to everyone's confusion.

"Seriously, the hell's wrong with your brother? I mean, I can't be the only crazy one here..." Felix said about himself

"Well..."

"Don't answer that, Locus..." Felix is quick to shut him up.

"Yeah. This guy hired us and expect us to follow without telling us anything? You know I'm suspicious when this happened to me before..." Samus said about herself and her past.

"Yeah, Samus. Wonder what's our prize anyway?" Yoko said in a tone of suspicion.

"Don't care. Just as long as I get my payment, I don't care. Besides, no one pays to ask for answers and this is no different..." Boba said in an uncaring and nonchalant manner.

Nemesis can only look upon this in suspicion, having conjured a small fire on his palm to light up the darkness alongside his creations who are all covering him from all directions.

He then takes the initiative and say, "Hey, how much longer?" He called out to Radec.

"Almost a minute, Mr. Warlock and..." Radec then stopped, holding his hand up to halt the team as he then said, "We're here."

And with that, the team found themselves in some sort of an extremely large and empty room where they are surrounded.

Said people are all appeared to be men wearing black uniforms and a cap like that of a military officer whose identity are so hidden that their skin isn't exposed, especially by their faces hidden behind their, what can be described as black bandages covering and wrapping every inch of their faces without any kind of exposure.

The team all looked shocked, some however, like Slade, look more amused and interested while Taskmaster has a much more volatile reaction, "You traitorous bastard. I knew you Imperial scumbags can't be trusted..." He then whips out his sword and shield and said, "Well, if you're gonna ambush us, then I ain't going down fighting."

"I assure you, Mr. Masters. That this is no ambush..."

A person is walking past upon the blank masked officers that are in the corridor as Nemesis and his team look at who is it.

He appears to be a man with pale skin and bloodshot eyes who wears a lighter grey officer's uniformed coat with the tail end almost reaching to his foot, cap with a distinct symbol in front of it, some sort of mask is covering the lower part of his mouth, a red cape with fur is located on his left shoulder, covering his arm and finally, he appears to be holding a staff with a skull ornament on it.

The man then approached the team as he stand beside Radec as he said, "Is this all of them?" He said in a raspy tone in his voice.

"Yes, Lord Commander..." Radec said to him, before saluting as he joined with the rest of the officers.

"Now, I believe you all have so many questions and-" The man halted in his speech as a bullet is shot beside him, courtesy of Yoko shooting with her rifle at him.

"Take one more step and I'll shoot you, freak. This time..." Yoko then aimed her scope at the head, "I won't miss the second time."

The man doesn't seemed to be perturbed by almost getting shot as he coolly calmly say, "There is no need for that, Ms. Littner. I assure you that I am no enemy of you."

"Yeah and making us go through an army and killed thousands of your soldiers, make us walk into these dark corridor and then... whatever introduction you have for yourself..." Samus said, aiming her arm cannon at him, "That doesn't exactly alleviate us, you know."

"I assure you all that, once again, I am no enemy of you. So, why don't you stand down, relax and let us all be civilized here?" The man said but since the team are still not dropping their guard, with the exception of Slade who stand calmly at him, he then relented and said, "Fine. Fine. I make no attempts to give justification on why you are wary but then again, only a fool would drop their guard." The man then straightened himself as he began his introduction.

"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Tomas de Torquemada, the Lord Commander of the Termight Empire and a pleasure to be of service in meeting you all here..." The man, Tomas, introduced himself while bowing respectfully.

"Aha, I knew it. You are fascists. Let me guess, you're all are probably freaks who probably thought torturing young kids after they are deflowered are fun, right?" Deadpool commented that out loud.

Despite how stoic they are, the officers, alongside Radec and even Karl, all look offended at his comment with Tomas, thought still looking stoic, can only give a twitching eye, showcasing that even he is affected by what Deadpool said, "I assure you that we are 'fascists', just efficiency in maintaining order at any cost. And that is where I am proposing."

"And what are you proposing, exactly?" Locus said, his tone showcasing his distrust at Tomas.

"Calm down, Locus..." Felix said as he lowered his rifle, "Why don't we give Mr. Torquemada here a chance to talk?" Felix then said out loud, "Isn't that right, Lord Commander?" Felix said, nodding in respect.

"Indeed, Mr. Gates. What I am proposing is the reward you all deserved for coming here?" Tomas said, waving his one hand with his staff around to showcase his intention.

"Then tell us then, Lord Commander. Tell us what is it that you want from us?" Slade said, his tone, though still flat and monotonous, has a certain signs of interest in it.

"Very well, then..." Tomas then began what he has to say, "You are all skilled, talented and powerful for coming here. The greatest of mercenaries, bounty hunters, strategist, tacticians, assassins and of course..." Tomas then looked at Nemesis who noticed him staring as he said, "...Warlocks."

'I really don't like where this is going...' Nemesis said as he takes a stance, ready for anything while his three Animated Breathe Mistresses are all readying their powers, protecting their master from whatever threats that are posing upon him.

"But, despite all your skills, talents and power, you are all nothing more than dogs of the government, wasting time on taking bounties, requests and other forms of degrading jobs that aren't suited for one of your caliber..." Tomas explained to them.

"Get to the point..." Taskmaster said impatiently.

"What I am proposing is for you all to free yourself from such an arduous fate and join me in a bid to have something far, far, far more..." Tomas said to them.

"What is it that you are trying to say?" Slade said, requiring a more simplistic explanation.

"Join me and my Empire and if you do, I can give you more than just 'money'..." He empathize the word in a tone of disgust, "I can give you anything. A country. A position of high-status. Glory. Revenge. Fame. Or something more to... bring these wretched world in an enforcement of true peace and order. Join my Termight Empire and I promise you, as long as you respect my authority, you will have everything you want. Even..." Tomas then looked at Karl as he said, "Perfection from the human flaws, correct?"

"Indeed, Lord Commander..." Karl said with a bow, "And I do respect you for your help in granting me the perfection I could ever dream off." He said as he walk towards Tomas alongside Radec as he stand at attention.

"See that..." Tomas displayed about him, "Mr. Kronean has accepted my proposal because I promised him perfection from the flaws and the true beauty of it. And besides, do you all were aware that Mr. Kronean speaks?"

This made the team look at each other in confusion before realization started to occur Felix said, "I thought the guy was just always quiet all the time. Didn't know the guy was mute or something."

"Yes, yes, Herr Felix..." Karl said in a dry tone, "Let's just say that what happened, I cannot speak in over a month at that..." His tone, thought cheerful, has an edge that showcase how furious he is of that.

"So, what do you say?" Tomas said, requesting them all in the acceptance of his proposal.

As the team is left in their own hesitation, looking at each other in confusion, Felix raised his hand up and said, "I'll join." This made everyone looked at Felix in shock.

"Felix, what are you-" Locus was about to call him out before his hand is grabbed by Felix as he said...

"And my partner as well." Felix said, waving Locus' hand up to show that he too is joining.

"Let go of me..." Locus said as he wretched his hand away from Felix, glaring at him as he said, "What are you doing, Felix?"

"Is there a problem with you two?" Tomas asked the two armoured mercenaries.

"No, no, there's no problem. I, for one, am very elated to join you and your Empire and Locus here is all the more willing to accept your proposal because, let me tell you, Oh Great Lord Commander..." Felix then look at Locus, putting his hand on his shoulder pads as he said, "Locus is a good soldier and good soldiers follow orders. Ain't that right, partner?"

Locus look hesitant at this and Nemesis noticed what Felix is doing and can only growl disgust at what he did, even after Felix accept Tomas' proposal, 'This guy. Fucking prick...'

Locus is silent before relenting and said, "Y-yes. Good soldiers follow orders..." Locus repeat it like it is a mantra.

"Great. Now, come on, partner..." Felix shakes Locus up, "Let's go join the big leagues..." He said in excitement as he happily walk towards them while Locus, thought hesitant as he look at his team, look down in shame before reluctantly following Felix, accepting Tomas' proposal.

"Good, good. Anyone else?" Tomas said for another to join him.

After what felt like minutes of staying silent, Taskmaster walk forward, indicating his acceptance before saying, "Before I accept your, whatever regime you have here, would your Empire finally help me in finally killing those Avengers and the Justice League?"

"Ah, yes..." Tomas said with a hint of disgust, "Those 'heroes' of this world. It seemed we do share a common enemy. Do you accept?"

"Give me my own team, a weapon and even a whole squad I personally trained and you got yourself a deal..." Taskmaster said as he too joined him.

Second past after Taskmaster walked forward and Slade is next, "I too shall accept your proposal, Lord Commander. It will be a great honour to finally be free from the shackles of the government in favour of one far more worthy of my calibur."

"Ah, so you understand as well. Now, come then, Mr. Wilson. You have friends here in the Termight Empire." Tomas said to him while bowing.

"No need for formalities, Lord Commander. Call me Slade..." Slade said as he walk forward before being stopped by Deadpool who grabbed him in hand.

"Oh, okay. I get it there, big bro. I know you are joking. So, why don't you just dropped the whole shtick and-"

"I am not joking, little brother. I am as serious as I am willing to burn the whole planet down if I have to..." Slade said, cutting Deadpool in a cold tone.

"B-but... don't you know how fucked up you are thinking... if you joined this guys, you'll be the bad guy and I am many things and a hero isn't one of them but I am not a degenerate and whatever these Termight Empire guys want, they can do the freakiest shit ever and-"

"Wade..." Slade cut him off, using his real name in fact, "Either you let go of my hand or you will join me as well. After all, am I not your big brother who raised you and cared for you when you are at your most pathetic self?"

Deadpool look at Slade in a betrayed expression behind his mask and without a hint of his whimsical self, he can only give a soft and sad tone and answered, "...no..."

Slade, however, doesn't seemed to be aghast by Deadpool's refusal and just said, "How unfortunate..." He said before punching Deadpool off in the face, throwing him off as Deadpool is dropped on the floor, much to the shock of everybody.

After Slade stand with Tomas, the Lord Commander then said, "Anyone else?"

"Me..." Boba called out, raising his hand up, much to the shock of Mando as Boba walk forward towards Tomas.

"Boba, what the hell? I expect you to be this much asshole but joining a fascist of all things. I thought you are better than that, honourable even..." Mando said, his tone of betrayal is made apparent at Boba's betrayal.

"I'm only joining the winning team, junior and besides..." Boba then said, "And the winning team will always gives the best benefits. Right, Lord Commander?" He said to Tomas in a tone of acceptance.

"I shall give you anything that is befitting of one who held the title of Greatest Bounty Hunter in the Galaxy. You will have anything you want and we shall grant you your wish..." Tomas promised him and as he watched Boba standing beside him, he then looked at the rest, all of them looking betrayed, resisting and full of fury as Tomas, "You all are not joining?"

"What do you think, huh?" Yoko said in anger, aiming her rifle at Tomas' head.

"I would rather throw myself into a sun than joining some Space Pirate wannabe organization like yours..." Samus said, aiming her arm cannon.

"To betray is to dishonour and I refuse to dishonour the Way of Our Mandalorian Code. And it also dictates that I shall kill those who betray the Code with extreme prejudice..." Mando said in anger while Boba seemed to scoff at that statement.

"To hire myself with fascists/Not even I could stomach/Ironic that I no longer have one." Zer0 said in his haiku.

"Yeah..." Deadpool said in a serious tone, glaring as he said, "I am many things, pal. A murderer who kills people for money is what I am but joining a fascist regime that is basically nothing more than a sorry excuse to be a bully against anyone they don't like? Fuck that..." Deadpool said, his tone in anger as he said that.

Tomas just sigh in disappointment and said, "How wasteful. Your skills would be better suited for an Empire I command. Then again, not even my ability to grant the best rewards can win the hearts of anyone..." Then Tomas realized something, "Hmmm, it seemed I forgot someone. Who is it again? Ah, yes. Nemesis the Warlock, correct?"

The team all heard Tomas called out the name of their newest member and look back with Nemesis still remaining silent as his Mistresses are all looking at him in preparation.

"What about it, Mr. Warlock? Would you be willing to join the Termight Empire?" Tomas proposed to the newest member of the team.

"Hah, as if he would ever join you freaks. Right, Nemesis? Nemesis?" Yoko said in confidence until her tone started to shake remained silent before walking forward with his Mistresses following him, much to the shock of everyone.

"Wait..." Samus stopped Nemesis as he looked at him as she said, "Please don't tell me you're joining this whole den of scumbags, aren't you?" She said in disbelief to Nemesis.

Nemesis doesn't respond before making her hand to let go of him as he softly said, "I'm sorry." as he then walked off.

"NEMESIS, YOU FUCKING TRAITOR!" Mando said in an uncharacteristically loud and furious tone.

"To think that you are a traitor/How could you?/I thought you should be better." Zer0 said, still in haiku and his tone being one of great disappointment.

Ironically, Deadpool is the only that isn't vocal about it but his sight shows a hint of understanding in them.

"Well, Mr. Warlock. I thank you for accepting my proposal. Now, is there anything that you would like to say?" Tomas asked at what he is about to say.

"Yeah, I got one..." Nemesis said before his back sprouted flaming dragon wings as he charged forward, raising his fist as he fly up into the air and say, "DIE YOU FUCKING FASCIST!"

Nemesis gives a yell and give a powerful punch straight towards Tomas and the punch is so strong that it resulted in a shockwave that pushed everyone in the surrounding back as everyone look in shock at what just happened.

"Holy shit..." Mando said, sounding surprised.

"T-t-that jerk..." Yoko said, glaring while actually crying in joy, "How dare make me worried there..."

"Well, what do you expect? Can't have the author lose all those drafts he prepared be all for nothing if he ever join the bad guys..." Deadpool explained as Samus herself smiled behind her helmet.

As the dust settles however, everyone look in shock at what they are seeing.

Nemesis' punch is being held by Tomas with ease, who's left arm is actually some sort of red coloured demonic designed arm that is reptilian and covered in red sinewy scales while the fingers are tipped with claws in hand.

"What a disappointment..." Tomas said in a low tone before through whatever power he has, started to push Nemesis away as he land with his Mistresses alongside the rest of the team at the ready.

Tomas then dust his coat off it's debris as his own team stand ready alongside the other officers who all fly up as their hands are shrouded in what appears to be magic in hand.

"Oh, shit. Deus Ex Machina..." Deadpool commented at the turn of events.

"Since you all refused my proposal and even had the audacity to assassinate me..." Tomas said with a glare, "You all will die." Then Tomas shows off his skull topped staff as it started to change as it becomes longer, taller and bigger now.

It then finally done it's transformation, turning into a giant scythe with an almost biological, demonic, sinewy and visceral design with an eye, claw and veins appearing and all the while, a sharp appears upon said blade itself.

Tomas then twirl his scythe around, easily wielding it with ease as he takes a stance and said, "Today. I shall reap what you sow."

Well, that's the end of the long and arduous chapter. If you have anymore ideas (or not), let me know in the comments below...

As always...

Ciao...