(Chapter 11: Aliens and Matriarchs vs Daemons: Part 3)
It would be the tail-end of the July as soon enough all would be in place to make their final pushes against the Daemons, wherein Ben, Konstance, and Branwen would make their infiltration against their oppositions encampment. On top of Lorna and Morganna the Red's continued to work to fully banish their enemies back into the Immaterium, if not outright destroy their enemies, on top of other such fortifications; that our intrepid heroes stood ready as ever against the soldiers of Khorne.
(July 28th, 2:02 Am, Karakinos, 950. M30)
It would soon be the day at hand as Ben, Branwen Corax, and Konstance Kurze; flew on the back of Bahamut to their desired target to begin their mission; wherein all hands were on deck and purely focused on the task at hand to ferociously cripple their opposition with extreme prejudice.
"Alright, you guys, we have one shot and one shot only to make this work. We stay together as a group at all times, and keep communications with each other frequently. If there are any encounters against the enemy, kill it if you can, otherwise get out and do as much damage as possible. Are we understood?" Ben said to both Matriarchs as they nodded in agreement
"Good, then let's get it done. We have little if any time to lose." Ben spoke as he turned into Stinkfly
From there on as the trio aboard Bahamut's back approached their drop-zone; the trio soon leaped from the back of the draconic construct, wherein Branwen took flight with her mechanized wings, and Konstance flying on the back of the large 4-eyed wasp-like alien…The trio swift in their descent flew downwards toward their target, where not a single sound was made as they dived deeper and deeper into the depths of the cityscape; ready to weaken the Khornite Horde that resided below.
The descent itself having taken what felt like a solid hour, perhaps 2 before they finally touched solid ground and Stinkfly turned into Big Chill, where from thereon the two made their way toward the Khornite encampment, silent as a thief in the night to begin their work. Wherein after many minutes of traversing did they soon reach the encampment of the Daemons, which glowed with a malefic crimson light as the pugnacious battle-thirsty roars and shrieks of the Khornite horde echoed from within.
And as the trio entered to begin their work, did they see that the presence of so many concentrated Warp entities, had begun to transform it into more of the likeness of their creators realm; which was a sinister sight to see as the nearly oppressive weight of concentrated rage, hatred, murderous intent and wanton slaughter permeated the air itself. Something that was added upon by the fact that the air above them as they snuck inside the encampment was choked with a dense blood-red fog that seemed to belch forth tongues of crimson astral flame and maroon-colored lightning, whilst rivers of blood flowed across the pavement, as what looked like the shards of crushed bone and flesh floated within.
With the crunching of bones, flesh and even what sounded like fights breaking out before being quickly squashed, as the trio witnessed the sight before them; of the buildings being made brass, bronze, and crimson towers that housed either Daemons brawling with each other in tests of strength, forging weapons and war-machines, or those training viciously for future battles ahead. The sight while initially unnerving was one where despite the hellscape they had found themselves in, they continued to stalk forwards knowing that there was work to be done, and not a moments' more to waste in what was to come.
The trio were quick to get to work as they went about placing the explosives on any of the buildings, alleyways, and other places of structural support that would cause the maximum amount of damage, all whilst keeping their head on a swivel as they did so. With it being in any event that a Daemon came close to finding them that Big Chill would quickly freeze them solid; before either Branwen or Konstance would come out of the shadows like a wrathful spectre to slice them to pieces with their lightning claws; before swiftly returning to their tasks at hand.
'I still can't believe demons are real. Sure elder gods like Dagon, Cthulu, and Hashtur are one thing. But this is a whole other level of weird.' Big Chill noted to himself still finding the whole ordeal to be unreal
"Are you alright, Ben? You seem distracted?" Konstance Kurze asked as she was finishing placing the explosives on the building before taking out a Daemon with one of her throwing knives
"I'm good…Its' just that this this whole Daemon thing is still just a whole hot mess to deal with. I swear after this, I'm gonna need time and a half to get used to everything…That and its bring back memories, I put in the vault a long while back." Big Chill spoke to the Night Lords Matriarch
"Fair enough, but remember we still have much that is needed to be done. Should you need to talk about your prior experiences you have faced, my door shall remain open to you. It is the least that can be done; in exchange for the kindness you have shown me." Was Konstance's response
"Thank you, Konstance. I appreciate it." Big Chill replied as he continued onward
As such the task of continuing to set up the explosives went onwards as a tenuous task that had them swiftly yet silently make their way throughout the sprawling encampment, where Branwen was able to in part to her unique talents of stealth able to quickly place her bombs in many of the daemonic forges of the Khornite encampment. Which left Konstance and Big Chill to embark on placing their explosives on many of the barracks and training areas of the encampment, which was able to be done to a great deal of success as Big Chill's intangibility and frost breath, in tandem with Konstance's great ability to sneak and deliver devastating ambush attacks with Mercy and Forgiveness to take out any guards worked to great effect.
Leaving them well to place the explosives in place, as they downed any guard or sentinel that would interfere with their plans for widespread destruction of the Khornite encampment with vicious yet swift efficacy. However, their plans were put to a brief halt when they saw the leader of the encampment Ax'Akhan standing before a portal of crimson warp energy speaking to the usage an armored figure of their progress on the planet, and how they would soon be launching their next series of assaults on the Matriarchs within the week.
Yet the one thing that caught their attention was the fact that the entity commanded that should the shapeshifter continue to prove himself martially formidable, that he was to be captured and converted into a champion of the Khornite hordes. Wherein the Bloodthirster nodded and swore that it would do so with great haste before the entity told them to contact them again when victory was assured; before the portal of warp energy and blood closed, but not before the ever-present warcry of 'Blood for the Blood God and Skulls for the Skull Throne!' echoed before flying off to prepare for said assault.
The trio in question being left with the information that Ben was their target, had left them as they continued their work; with a sense of foreboding at a Warp entity desiring Ben as one of it's malefic champions, a thought that while not outwardly shown did unsettle the Ultimatrix wielder…Something that stayed with the Ultimatrix wielder as they continued their loop around the encampment to ensure that all explosives were properly set up within the encampment of the daemon horde.
Once their placing of explosives on what would've been every building, street corner, fire-hydrant, bench, war-machine, and so on; did they promptly and swiftly exit the premises as quickly as possible; both to avoid detection and to discuss the fact that Ben was the target to be made a devotee of a Warp Entity, whether willing or unwilling…With minutes nearing an hour passing after weaving and sleeping through the depths of the cityscape, bak into the top level of it and far from view, or earshot of any Daemon did the trio land safely out of the purview of any Daemon they could spot.
Wherein, Big Chill and Branwen had made double if not triple sure that they had not been followed, had taken a detonator from his satchel and upon pressing the kill-switch; that a cacophony of deafening bombs were heard, as the explosives erupted into one unifed blast of microwave radiation. The power of the multiple explosions was more than enough to not only light up the dark starry morning, but also enough to melt the entryway and many of the entryways they used to unleash their vicious havoc shut; leaving them trapped within the lower levels of the cityscape.
"So, what do we do now?" Ben asked after transforming back from Big Chill
"We report our findings and the destruction of the encampment as planned. Although, the fact that the entity commanding them desires you, as a potential champion is concerning." Branwen Corax answered
"Your telling me. I don't know about this Warp stuff, but I'm guessing that being a champion for any of these things is bad news all together." Ben spoke knowing that being a part of anything related to these Daemons was more than likely bad news
"That is one way of putting it…I cannot say for certain myself, but Morganna would be able to inform you the most on the subject. However, even in my limited knowledge of it; do I know that association with creatures of the Warp is nothing if not perilous and rife with danger and ill-intention." Branwen Corax replied
"I can't really argue with that…So I guess the only thing left to do is head back, and tell everyone what we did. Although, the real question is how're we gonna take the fight to them, or vice versa? Since we did everything we needed, but I don't think that'll hold them for long." Ben wondered in having a gut feeling that while their plan had worked that it wouldn't hold them for long
"We will determine the next course of action later, for now we report and rest. There is nothing more to be done, when we have accomplished what has been needed." Konstance Kurze told Ben
"Fair enough…Alright, let's head out." Ben spoke as he took out his hoverboard and headed off with the towering Matriarchs in tow
'Why do I have a bad feeling about that guy in armor that bootleg Satan daemon was talking to.' Ben wondered to himself
(2 days later, July 30th, 950. M30, 3:14 Pm, Matriarch Base)
Meanwhile, Ben was with Sekhmet, Konstance Kurze, Morganna the Red, and Leona El'Jonson as well as Lorna on what their next plans of attacks would be going forward.
"Alright, the good news is that everything has worked out and we have maybe a week, or a fortnight to continue getting everything ready. The only bad news is that once our stopgap measure to weaken the crap out of these things gives out. They are gonna be pissed, which means that they are gonna be coming en masse to get it back in blood." Ben spoke as he pointed to the holographic projection that was outlined in scarlet to show the area where the trapped daemons were
"So any ideas that can make it so we're ready for 'em; will be great. Because, even when the whole plan to do a massive banishment spell goes off. There's probably gonna be a lot more Daemons coming for our necks once we do. Not to mention the big-boss Daemon who's gonna be super-pissed that we've trapped him under tons of debris, in what's probably a radiated nightmare." Ben further spoke
"I have an idea on how to lure the Daemons into one area to concentrate them into one singular point. This way we can maximize the effects of the Banishment, and destroy the remainder of what is left in one fell swoop. The critical point of this plan hinges on Tennyson's compliance." Leona El'Jonson said staring down at the Ultimatrix wielder
"I'm gonna take a wild guess and say that you want to use me as bait; to draw them out?" Ben asked
"Yes, if what Branwen and Konstance's reports are to hold weight; regarding the Daemons wanting you as a potential champion for their leader. Then using you to draw them out, and from there we can launch a coordinated assault against the enemy. Which if you lead them to this location; will allow for Morganna and Lorna's banishment to work the most effectively against them. From there on we will be able to focus our attentions towards the Daemons' leader, and strike him down with the combined might of our forces." Leona El'Jonson answered back
"...Alright, I'll do it." Was Ben's response
"Are you sure you can handle this? While we will not call your abilities into question, you are talking about being bait for a horde of Daemons; whose numbers are still considerable. This is borderline suicide for any one person. I must advise that you at least reconsider Leona's plan." Lorna Aurellian requested of Ben whilst snaking a not-so-subtle furious glare towards the Dark Angels Matriarch
"I appreciate the concern, Miss. Aurellian. But I can handle it just fine, plus this is not the first and probably not the last time I've volunteered for bait duty. I've done it plenty of times and come out on top on just about all of them, so this shouldn't be any different." Ben spoke in full confidence of his ability to pull through
"Besides, these things are gonna want me as a champion-to-be; for their main boss, and come for me anyway. At least if we do this, I can make sure the worst of what's coming won't be all that bad…Someone has to make sure that the worst is out of the way for you guys; to do your thing. Plus, I can buy even more time to make sure everything goes off without a hitch; when things do pop off. If giving these guys a run-around is what it takes to make what needs to be done a success, then I have no problems with it, as long as we can get it done with minimal casualties." Ben furhter spoke knowing that if he could do this and lessen the brunt of who knows how many being hurt then he was on board with it fully
"As much as I do not like this plan; with the scale of risk that it endangers Ben. I must agree that it is a sound plan nonetheless." Konstance Kurze said knowing that the plan was the best in order to eliminate the Daemons as swiftly as possible
"At least our sister and the boy understand what needs to be done. We cannot afford to take risks when involving an enemy that despite our victories against, has proven to be far more coordinated and potentially lethal than anticipated. The only thing that matters is destroying our enemy in the most effective way possible, and nothing further." Were the resolute words of Leona El'Jonson
"However, should anything fatal or life-threatening happen to him; because of your plan. Then the Daemons or our return to Terra will be the least of your concerns. You have my word that if he is permanently harmed because of this; that you will be leading your Legion with a shattered spine." Konstance Kurze warned the Dark Angels Matriarch
"Is that a threat, Konstance? I did not think that you would have grown so soft in so little time." The Dark Angels Matriarch questioned with a curious brow
"A threat, no, I do not deal in threats like a craven coward. I deal in oaths that will be carried out to the darkest days yet to come. So you have my sworn promise that it he sustains permanent injury; because of this. Then I will make sure you are given every reason to fear the dark, as the humans of millenia past once did on ancient Terra." Konstance Kurze swore with nothing but vengeful ill intent
"If he sustains such injuries, then it is because his capabilities were not to the level he has lead us to believe. Nothing more nor less than that." Leona El'Jonson responded unaffected by the glares of both Konstance and Lorna
"Then you should pray that nothing happens to him, lest I join Konstance in giving you something to fear in the pitch of night." Lorna Aurellian chimed in her eyes glowing the light of the morning sun
"With our getting off-topic, I feel as though we should return to the matter at hand. Let me remind all of those in attendance of the limited time that we have to defeat the enemy at our doorstep. So any bickering can be done when we do not have to face the remainder of a horde of Warp creatures wanting to tear us to shreds, can wait until further notice…Am I made absolutely clear?" The Lupercal spoke in utter refusal to let their final push against the Daemons be detracted by needless arguing
"Yes, Sekhmet/Fine/Understood." Were the collective responses
"Good. Now then, Lorna, how have the preparations for the banishment gone? I hope that with the time you have had with Morganna, that you have yielded considerable progress." Sekhmet asked the Word Bearers Matriarch
"We have completed the preparations as needed. All that needs to be done is to further refine the spell to further improve its effects. While this experience has proven rather enlightening, I have hopes that I will be able to spread what I have learned to my legion…If we can utilize the strengths of our convictions to bolster our ranks, then we can become that much closer to completing the Great Crusade wholesale." Lorna Aurellian answered back with measured excitement
"That is incredible news, Lorna. Well done, and with this news in mind, we can use this to destroy the Daemons on future worlds. But also put an end to some of the most dreaded of our enemies." The Lupercal spoke in pride of her sisters' accomplishment
"That sounds like a wonderful idea. With Ben and Morganna's help, I have accessed a world of power and possibility that through my faith and conviction of the Imperium and our Emperor; that I can do many things have long since existed out of my grasp." Lorna Aurellian spoke
As finally with the aid of Ben and Morganna the Red helping her to wield the power of her faith as a latent Psyker to good use against the Khornite horde, was she now open to all of the power and possibility that had long laid within her. For it was with this that she could begin to not only realize herself alongside her sisters as a warrior, but also as Ben had recently inspired her to do; become a hero of hope and inspiration to those within the Imperium, and inspire a new wave of heroes and faithful servants committed toward the improvement and prosperity of the Imperium's dawning golden age.
"Hey, you had it in you to be a powerhouse all along. All that Morganna and I did, was help you to see that there is a lot more that your capable of; than what you give yourself credit for." Ben told the Urizen who smiled at hearing so
"You have my thanks for your belief in my abilities. It is most appreciated, Ben." Lorna Aurellian spoke with a thankful smile
"Think nothing of it, Lorna. In the meantime, I'm going to have to do some prep on how to punish these guys while I'm on bait…Sekhmet, would you and Konstance mind helping me out? If there's anyone I can count on to help get this done, it would be you guys." Ben replied as he looked at the two Matriarchs
"Of course, whatever can be done to help you against the Daemons, I am more than happy to assist with." Sekhmet said to the Ultimatrix wielder
"I will do the best that I can to help you, these Daemons will not have you for their master. On the lives of my wretched Legion, I promise this to you." Konstance Kurze swore to Ben
"Thanks you guys, I appreciate…We have a lot of work to do this week, and its gonna be something else to get it done." Ben replied knowing that everything was gonna need to be on point to work as effectively as needed
(1 week later, Karakinos, August 8th, 950, M30, 12:00 Noon)
Meanwhile, as the month of August came swiftly did Ben stood awaiting the approaching horde of Daemons; ready to get things underway for what would serve as their final push against the Khornite horde.
"Branwen, are you and Bahamut ready to get things started?" Ben asked over the com-link
"Yes, all that needs to be done is for you to give the signal. Then we can begin as planned, if this works then this will change things greatly in the battles to come against the Daemons." Branwen answered back
"It will work as we've planned for the past week. Just have faith that we can get it done, and the rest will follow. In the meantime, stand by for my signal to get it started." Ben told the Raven Guard Matriarch
"Besides, it looks like our guests have arrived on time...Man he's a lot bigger than I thought he would be." Ben spoke as he saw the remaining horde which despite being sundered remained an impressive 28,000+ strong
"So you come to face us alone, human. I do not know if you are brave, insane, or otherwise. But nonetheless, you will be slain and made a servant of the Lord of Blood himself." Ax'Akahn spoke his voice warped and grating akin to the sound of a Chainsword scraping against a Plasteel enforced window-pane
"Can you at least tell me what this guys' name is? Because, after I deal with you and your friends, I'm gonna get started on a way to punch his teeth down his throat..So if you could let me know who this Lord of Blood guy is, that would be fantastic?" Ben asked the Bloodthirster who was actually impressed that a human would have the stones to say that
"I will give you credit where it is due, human. That is why if you can best us before the days' end, you will be given the name of our master and what he entails for you." Ax'Akahn spoke as Ben soon transformed into Heatblast
"That sounds great, but let me ask you one thing; whatever your face is. Do you know how to let freedom ring, because its real simple." Heatblast asked as he gathered flame into his hands
"How?" Was Ax'Akahn's single question
"With a Shotgun Blast!" Heatblast exclaimed before blasting a semi-truck-sized fireball into the air that exploded into multiple soccer-ball sized ones
"That is our signal, Lady Branwen." Bahamut spoke as he spread his mechanized wings
"Then let us end this madness once and for all." Branwen Corax replied as she hefted her Heavy Bolter and soon took flight
Once the fireballs struck down on Ax'Akhan's remaining soldiers like a miniature meteor shower; that set the area ablaze in searing flames did Heatblast take off into the streets like a self-propelled rocket all while telling the Bloodthirster too 'Come and get me in the name of your punk-ass lord, Bitch-Tits!' as he rocketed off. Which understandably enraged Ax'Akhan that his master in Khorne had been so brazenly disrespected, took flight after the Ultimatrix wielder who was a fiery streak of insults and immolative destruction that launched everything from waves of fire, sudden conflagrations, and fireballs the size of Clydesdales at the Khornite Horde.
Something that through his forcing them to give chase had them take a defensive against him, as they tried at any angle they could to cut off angles of escape to surround the Ultimatrix wielder, so that they could swarm and maul him to bloody ribbons. But this was easier said than done, given that he would breathe out streams of fire in sweeping arcs to erase them by the handfuls, fire off buzzsaw-like discs of flame that would slice through their otherworldly flesh like a meat-cleaver through melted butter, or cause geysers of fiery magma to erupt and consume large groups of Daemons into ash.
Yet as Ax'Akhan soon began to close in on the Ultimatrix wielder, two things halted his advance and forced him to crash-land into a nearby skyscraper; one being a hail of Kraken Penetrator Rounds from Branwen's Heavy Bolter; followed by Bahamut breathing out a cone of Gamma radiation that further slammed the Bloodthirster into skyscrapers' depths. All the while, the aerial drones that looked like a combination of humanoid crows and stealth fighters proceeded to help harass and destroy some of the Khornite horde with a combination of Bolter fire Ben had created with Perturabo's help, and plasma bombs to fry them on sight.
As such it had turned into one part chase and one part aerial decimation of the massive Khornite horde, as Bahamut and Branwen alongside the aerial drones were able to put an impressive fight, given that their aerial and mobility advantage helped to keep their advantage against the Khornite Horde. Albeit with some of the drones perishing when few would get to close in strafing runs agains the Daemons, and as such would be pulled down to be swarmed and subsequently turned into scrap metal by the raging swarms of abominations.
Meanwhile, Heatblast was keeping pace with Ax'Akahn who tried to attack and cleave apart the fiery Xenos with his massive greataxe, but to no avail as the smaller of the two was able to use his short-range teleportation as well as great flight speeds to evade and weave his way out of the Greater Daemons' monstrous swings. All the while Heatblast used a combination of blasting the Bloodthirster would cannonball-sized fireballs, blasts of fire so intense they distorted the air and caused the pavement below to bubble and steam, as well firing off longswords that exploded into monstrous conflagrations on impact at the scorched Daemon.
As such the race toward the other Matriarchs was one of immense fiery display that left a trail of blazing carnage and destruction in their wake, as the Ultimatrix wielder, the draconic A.I, and the Raven Guard Matriarch closed in on their allies with not only great swiftness. But also a trail of hellish conflagrations, ravenously murderous Daemons, and a furious Bloodthirster nearly thrice the size of a mansion given that between not only being constantly scorched, but having his master in Khorne belittled and made mockery, on top of being denied glory through melee had him seething in hatred.
"Lorna, Morganna, we're about a half-mile and closing from everyone!" Heatblast spoke through the com-link
"We can see that…I don't know if I should even question what the 3 of you are doing. Yet we remain ready to cast the banishment spell once you are in range." Morganna the Red told the Ultimatrix wielder
"Gotcha, once we get there. You guys are more than fine to let 'em have it. Bahamut and I will take care of the big guy." Heatblast told the Thousand Sons Matriarch
"Understood, and good luck." Morganna the Red spoke
"Thank you…Now as for you Satan's cum-dumpster. If you want me to give you a good ol' fashion beating, then haul ass already. I've seen 85-year-olds fuck harder than you fly, you bargain-bin Devil wannabe!" Heatblast responded before chucking another trio of fiery longswords at the Bloodthirster who was nearly knocked into the streets below
"I will mount your rotting skull on the Blood God's throne you cowardly wretch, fight me in combat as a true warrior you gutless bastard!" Ax'Akahn roared as he flew out of the flames his face twisted in fury
"Make me!" Was Heatblasts' petulant response as he continued to fly off alongside Branwen Corax
"Are you sure it is a wise idea to antagonize a Daemon of that scale?" Branwen Corax questioned as she fired another burst from her Heavy Bolter
"Its fine, besides Bahamut and I got something special planned for him." Heatblast assured the Raven Guard Matriarch
"Just so you are aware, if that Daemon overwhelms you because of your attempts to piss it off. That is squarely on you." Branwen Corax spoke as the Pyronite sent out a veritable swarm of flame buzzsaws to harass and slice into Ax'Akahn
"I got it covered…you'll see when Bahamut and I pop off. Trust me its going to be awesome!" Heatblast replied as he and Branwen with Bahamut in tow continued onwards
From there on, it wouldn't be much longer before the trio alongside their aerial drones would reach the waypoint in question, and in doing so bringing along with them a scorched Ax'Akhan and his army or Daemons who had sustained considerable damage to their forces, in losing nearly a 5th of their massive horde over the protracted chase. However, as our trio entered the area in question; wherein the other Matriarchs alongside the Scrap Guard army built had lie in wait, did Ben give the signal for Morganna the Red and Lorna to cast the Banishment spell.
Wherein the two Matriarchs did just that as arcs of blue, gold, and silver unleashed upon the area like a wrathful tempest, that swirled into an almighty hurricane of psychic energy that began to shred, fry, eviscerate and suck in every Daemon in reach into its unyielding abyss, sentencing them back into the Immaterium with impunity. As such upon seeing the vortex or arcing Warp energy spiraling and sprawling forth, and either absorbing it into its undulating maw to send into the Immaterium or violently blasting them out of existence and back into the Warp proper in showers of bloody red mist.
All the while Ax'Akhan whilst being able to somewhat resist the Banishment spell did not come out of it unscathed, given that the power of the Banishment spell was enough to bring him considerable damage; blasting off his wings, sundering his armor into molten scrap that was not fused/melted into his Daemonic flesh. Which alongside sections of his imposing form being stripped away like someone had taken a massive potato peeler too it had left him in a very much hurt state of being, the Greater Daemon of Khorne after a solid minute of the spell being unleashed was now greeted to the sight of his army being reduced to nearly 40% of its former glory.
Of which was further reduced as the Matriarchs and the assembled Scrap Guard army soon rushed forward to engage his army in vicious battle, all the while Heatblast and Bahamut soon made their rounds again as the towering Bloodthirster roared as he saw his opposition coming. However, what he did not expect was the Ultimatrix wielder shouting to Warden Mode to enter Samurai mode, as he transformed into Ultimate Humungosaur; to combat the Greater Daemon.
As such Bahamutt let out a roar before rapidly shifting into the form of a heavily-armored Samurai of green and black, its tail, spinal portion and head taking on the form of an imposing lance/glaive, its arms and legs becoming gauntlets and greaves, whilst its chest lengthened and compacted to reveal the helmed face of its warrior state being reminiscent of a Medieval crusader with glowing green eyes. All the while in twin flashes emerald light; did Heatblast disappear and its place was now in equal height to Bahamut's Warden Mode, a 40-foot-tall behemoth in Ultiamte Humungosaur who stretched to his full height; who while retaining his appearance as an humanoid Ankylosaurus.
Had also in his adult years taken on additional changes such as a combination of more Saurian traits in his more pronounced predatory jaws, hands, and feet, as well as his armor becoming more heavy-duty and techno-organic which alongside it's tail becoming more spiked and gnarled like a flail, as well as hefty bio-mechanical pauldrons, and mottled emerald scales. Which combined with his back armor sporting numerous spine-like plates similar to a Stegosaurus/Pylon that continually pulsed with energy similar to a nuclear reactor, and his helmet being more akin to a warlord helm made for an imposing figure of imposing strength and cybernetic might.
"Alright, Bahamut. Let's get it done." Ultimate Humungosaur spoke
"Agreed, Master Ben. It will be great to fight alongside you in mortal combat once more." Bahamut said back as he hefted his bladed lance
"I couldn't agree more, buddy. Looks like I finally get to add demon-slayer to my list of accomplishments." Ultimate Humungosaur said back before letting out a roar as he and Bahamut charged into action against the Bloodthirster
From there the two raced into action as the battle commenced wholesale as the two titans headed into action against the Bloodthirster who in its fury charged after the dynamic duo amidst the battle where the Matriarchs began to rip and tear into the Daemonic horde. However, what Ax'Akhan did not anticipate was for one of Ultimate Humungosaur's hangs to turn into a multi-barreled cannon and fired out a small plethora of missiles made of bone connected by metallic cables of flesh, as quick as the snap of a whip did the grappling rockets retract and send the Bloodthirster reeling toward Bahamut.
With the now knight-like construct rushing in to swipe at the Bloodthirsters' face with his bladed lance, only for the Greater Daemon of Khorne to block with his massive axe, and go in for an overhand to cleave the construct in twain. Yet this was intercepted by Ultimate Humungosaur grabbing the axe mid-swing and unleashing a massive overhand right, before following up with a left hook that knocked out its teeth and a ferocious uppercut that staggered it, and left it open for Bahamut to impale its shoulder with their lance.
Wherein Ax'Akahn roared in pain from the chunk of his shoulder that had been torn out by the bladed spear, as Ultimate Humungosaur raised his left hand that began to spin like a gattling gun, and rapid-fire bone-missiles at the rate of an automatic Bolter; the unstable bone fragments exploding with such force that they shredded chunks of the Bloodthirsters flesh. All the while, Bahamut used the supressive fire of the unstable bone fragments to land a successive flurry of thrusts and swipes with his lances that left bloody bone-cracking gashes and holes that from the Gamma radiation surrounding it left melted puncture wounds in their abdomen.
All of this done with such a speed that by the time Ax'Akhan went to retaliate with his greataxe, was it either parried masterfully by Bahamut, or intercepted by Ultimate Humungosaur charing in on all-fours to shoulder tackle him with his immense bulk. Wherein it was either being impaled or slashed at by the gamma-irradiated spear of Bahamut who wielded it with masterful technique and obscene swiftness, or being pummeled by Ultimate Humungosaur who attacked with heavy-handed punches, bludgeonous swipes of mace-like tail, or mid-range to point blank barrages from his bio-missiles.
Something that was made all the worse given that the two attacked with a surprising level of synchronicity that made it nigh-impossible for the Bloodthirster to counter, given that when he would attack one; either Bahamut would parry and stab at his legs, or he would receive an extended barrage of bone-missiles to the body and face, as well as hooks and uppercuts for breakfast. As such the Bloodthirster could only defend and attempt to counter against the duo who did not let up for even a single-second, as the two worked together to beat the Bloodthirster into a bloody pulp; through sheer relentless pressure.
"Come on, I thought you were gonna kick my ass and send me to your leader. But all you've done is swing that ass like a total pussy, my Grandpa had arthrtis and he could make you look like a novice in 10 seconds flat." Ultimate Humungosaur spoke as he landed a sharp heavy combination of hooks and crosses
"I will have your head and mount it on the Lord of Bloo…" Ax'Akahn went to say before he caught a mouthful of Bahamut's bladed lance that tore a large chunk of his mouth and cheek
"Unless your blathering about your lord and master will enhance your combat ability. Then I will request that you remain silent." Bahamut spoke before a whirlwind flourish both parried a bisecting swipe from the Bloodthirsters' greataxe and impaled their weapon into the juncture of their ankle and lower leg
From thereon the assault continued between the Matriarchs absolutely laying waste to the Khornite Horde with utter impunity wherein Konstance Kurze and Furiosa butchered anything within sight as a whirlwind of blades and unstoppable aggression, Perutrabo leading a squadron of Scrap Guards as a one-man artillery squadron that blasted any of the Daemons in their line of sight to a bloody paste. All the while, Jaghatai alongside Leona El' Jonson lead a terrifyingly swift calvary charge; where the two at incredibly swift speeds sliced and slashed any Daemon within their blades' reach into mincemeat, whilst Leona did so with solemn impunity; the Kahn carried out the deed with a boisterous grin and laugh in her throat.
While Sekhmet and Fulgrim led the frontal assault with their own battallion of Scrap Guards to battle the Khornite horde, further herding them into the the massacre that was befalling their fellow Warp abominations, all made swifter by Fulgrim's elegant swordplay or Sekhmet's dominating close-quarters fighting style that shredded them with her Talons, or cleaved them with her new power-sword. Meanwhile, Mortarion and Rogal Dorn were making sure to hold the defensive line with their own Scrap Guard soldiers; making sure that none would escape nor go about to reinforce their allies, as they through a patient yet stalwart defensive against them.
Yet amidst this as a wearisome Lorna Aurellian assisted Morganna the Red in using their combined might to sunder the Daemons within their purview with spells of otherworldly eldritch might, were the clashing of Ultimate Humungosaur and Bahamut vs Ax'Akahn felt throughout. Given that the combination of the melee offensive alone from the two was enough to warrant brief pause, as the titantic blows of the Ultimatrix wielder were such that as he put more strength into them that entire handful of abominable flesh were blasted off of the Bloodthirsters body.
Something that in tandem with the masterful parries, swift counters and flurries of lance thrusts and slashes from Bahamut were quick to leave Ax'Akahn a bleeding mess, something that was made worse when Ultimate Humgunosaur focused the atomic energies within himself and into his mace-like tail, that slammed into the warped and melted curiass of Ax'Akahn. However, the explosive impact that sent him onto his knees wasn't the kicker as the spikes that were embedded in it soon glowed a brilliant lime-green; before detonating with such force; that each subsequent explosion propelled him into the air.
All before Bahamut flew up into it to slam him back into the ground with a swing of his lance, before a deep inhale from Ultimate Humungosaur, and subsequent exhale as the spine-like pylons on his back lit up with a brilliant emerald light; before blasting the Bloodthirster with a stream of atomic energy; that ploughed into him like a Warhound Titan on crack. The energy of the attack being enough to send it through a city blocks' worth of buildings, melting everything into molten slag, white-hot detritus and roiling rivers of debris, as a raucous explosion erupted as the Bloodthirster was engulfed in a caphonous torrent of energy that engulfed a quarter of the battlefield.
Wherein Ultimate Humungosaur let out a monstrous roar as he rushed on all fours toward his opposition, he had a considerable portions of their flesh melted and or blown apart to where you could see exposed muscle and bone, as despite this Ax'Akhan roared in fury as in a berserk rage he rushed forward regardless of injury to meet the charging titan. Only to be blindsided by Bahamut flying in at supersonic speeds to impale him through the abdomen, driving him into the ground for hundreds of feet, before kicking off of him and allowing the Ultimatrix wielder to come in with a storm of missiles that led into a Superman punch so powerful; that it blasted off his lower jaw.
"Incredible, I had figured that Ben was strong. But I had did not think his power was to this extreme..It is almost like watching a Titan fight." Lorna Aurellian spoke awed of Ben's battle prowess
"I agree…To think that not only was Furiosa right about his strength in battle, but also that his power is nothing if not incredible to witness. I never would have thought that a human would wield strength that powerful beyond our own Librarians and the Titans to call upon. At least alongside our own strengths." Morganna the Red spoke as she scorched a contingent of Daemons with otherworldly lightning
"Truly this is nothing if not inspiring, Morganna…Once we return to Terra, I hope to have Ben assist me in growing further in strength. If I am to make good on my promise to him, then I must not let myself be left behind." Lorna Aurellian spoke caving in the skulls and chests of any Daemon before her with her Power Maul lit up in otherworldly sunlight as she did so
"Then I wish you the best, and who knows perhaps you will find strength to rival the likes of Freya and even Sanguinius in due time…The Imperium could always use another powerful champion." Morganna the Red spoke as she raised her Khopesh-like weapon to rain down bolts of psionic force on her opposition
'Truly your strength is something to behold Ben Tennyson. With your help, I can become a powerful enough hero to inspire further greatness in our beloved Imperium.' The Word Bearers Matriarch said to herself as her weariness wore away into fervor as she took on the otherworldly horde with a newfound 2nd wind
All the while, Ultimate Humgunosaur alongside Bahamut were quickly battering the Bloodthirster who despite breathing out gouts of otherworldly flame, attacking with its greataxe, or summoning pillars of caustic blood to attack with; that it did little to stop the unrelenting assault brought on by the duo. Given that even as its newfound aggression managed success against the duo in landing powerful attacks against the evolved Xenos, it contrary to making him bleed only served to strengthen him; causing his imposing frame to warble and then engorge with further mass to strike out with further power.
Meanwhile, Bahamut was able to deftly evade, parry and counter the strikes with his ever-present speed; his programming allowing him to adapt and develop counters to each of the Daemons attacks with lightning-quick speed. Allowing him to counterattack faster than the Bloodthirster could strike out with against them in his ravenous frenzy of bloodlust, all the while Ultimate Humungosaur would strike out with concussive tail-swipes and punches of such strength that despite the Greater Daemon regenerating from them would continue to blast off larger and larger chunks of flesh.
So much so that shockwaves would erupt with the force of Quake Cannons from his blows, as one such uppercut to the stomach had him tearing through the Bloodthirsters abdomen until he was elbow-deep in its innards; before firing a salvo of Concussion-type bio-missiles into the Bloodthirsters stomach cavity. The force of the salvo being enough to all but hollow out it's stomach to where it was naught but a pit of blood and gore, as he ripped his titanic fist from it, but not before Ax'Akhan attempt to bite down on his neck and tear out his jugular.
Only for the attempt to be stopped once Bahamut sliced off the left portion of his upper jaw, and in using his bladed lance like an oversized cudgel as Gamma radiation swarmed about it to the point it was visible; slammed into it's neck and clavicle with such force you could hear its bones shatter like glass. It's flesh melting and sloughing off in car-sized hunks as it roared in fury, as it tried to beat its malformed wings to rush after them once more; only for Ultimate Humungosaur to launch forwards and once more rip out the Greater Daemons' wings; as he judo flipped him through a skyscraper.
Before slamming him through another building like a ragdoll, all before jumping into the air and Batista Bombing the Bloodthirster with little impunity, the Greater Daemon of Khorne attempted to lash out with his greataxe, only for both the evolved Vauxsaurian and the construct to block the attack in its track. Wherein Bahamut proceeded to impale his bladed lance in Ax'Akhan's left shoulder and with an impossibly quick flourish tear the limb off at the shoulder, before Ultimate Humungosaur grabbed the Bloodthirster by the face and uppercutted it so hard with his free-hand that he tore another hole through his chest the size of a semi-truck trailer.
The Greater Daemon roaring in fury and pain as Bahamut with obscene speeds dashed around it's side, to slash off its other arm with it's bladed lance; before Ultimate Humungsaur with the mother of all haymakers punched the Daemon so hard into the air that it's lower-half imploded. All before he took a deep inhale and charged enough energy into the core of himself that his body began to glow a deep absinthe green, as the ground beneath him began to vibrate.
With precious few moments passing before he let loose an Atomic Breath so powerful that he was pushed back a full 30 feet into the ground from the sheer recoil of his attack, that parted the clouds as it plowed into Ax'Akhan with enough fore to propel him into not just outer orbit. But also into the vastness of the starry void above; the Bloodthrister being disintegrated within mere seconds as his remains were utterly vaporized by the egregious amount of power forced into the attack; that would claim him into oblivion, and leave him reforming for many years if not decades from it's ungodly might.
The attack having traveling at immense speeds and with almost unreal might alongside it, as it obliterated celestial bodies for vast stretches of space as it sailed into deep space for the next minute perhaps 2 before Ultimate Humungosaur finished, which in the time he did had the Matriarchs finished destroying their opposition to witness Ultimate Humungosaur having obliterated the Greater Daemon. Wherein the Ultimate wielder in seeing that he had done the deed after checking for a good 2 minutes let out a monstrous roar of victory, before in a childish moment of excitement proceeded to fist-bump Bahamut at their victory over the Daemons; wherein one thought echeoed in his mind as he took in his victory.
'Man this went a lot better than I thought it would…Bitchin'!' Were the thoughts of the very much enthused Ultimatrix wielder
(The next day, 2:10 Pm, Ulthwe, Eye of Terror, 950. M30, August 9th)
Meanwhile, Eldrad was conversing with Asurmen whom he had gathered to follow him out on a venture to one of the planets in the nearby system over; one that was both a source of his recent visions in recent months, and one that had become one even more to investigate due to a sudden surge of atomic energy that had destroyed nearly a dozen of their moons.
"And you are positive that the one present in your visions is on the planet; that is the source of this energy surge?"Asurmen asked the powerful Aeldari Psyker
"I am, the planet I have witnessed in my visions matches the star system that the energy surge came from; a day prior. If the hope to our people being freed from the degenerate god is anywhere, it will be there. This much I am certain of." Eldrad answered back
"If that is the case, then I will ready a ship of my soldiers to begin our excursion. Hopefully, the subject of your vision should not prove resistant to our need for freedom. But if so, then we will take necessary force to capture him and help him to be educated on the necessity of our freedom from Slaanesh's debaucherous grip." Asurmen swore to the seer
"Thank you, and I am most appreciative that you would agree to assisting me in this endeavor…I would not ask of your help if it was not well worth the risk. Having this figure on our side can mean the difference between our peoples' continued damnation to that immortal whore, or finally being alloted an afterlife that isn't of tortourous excess and debauchery." Eldrad spoke with a sense of hope he had not had in decades
"All that can be done at this time until we meet the subject of my visions, is to hope that all will go well…I would rather not resort to violence if it is neccessary. Although given the level of power that we may be up against, it does not help to have insurance policies in place." Eldrad further spoke
"I can assume that this is why you did not ask Jain Zar to help you in this endeavor? Given that we need this person alive rather than eviscerated to bloody ribbons." Asuramen assumed
"Yes, as despite Lady Zar's formidable prowess in melee combat and as one of the most esteemed in that arena beside yourself. I need someone whose quickness to change in mood; won't cost us a favorable and incredibly important ally. The mercurial nature of that woman, would only make things far more difficult than what they should be." Eldrad replied knowing that the Pheonix Lord of the Storm of Silence wasn't the most sociable
"Fair enough…that being said. When do you wish to begin our travels to find this figure in question? I can have my men ready within 48 hours time." Asurmen questioned
"By the beginning of next week. If we are to do this, then I wish for it to be done properly. We cannot afford to botch our chance at swaying whoever this young man may be to our side." Eldrad answered back in wanting this to be as perfect as possible
"Understood, I shall have a ship and my men be readied at that time. I pray to the gods that still remain that you are right about this Uthame." Asurmen replied
"As do I, Asurmen, as do I." Was the Farseers' response as he looked to the stars above
Meanwhile, on the planet of Karakinos as it turned into the late evening as all those were still gathering themselves and taking stock of the intense battle yesterday; did Ben who was still in high spirits from his victory against the Greater Daemon alongside Bahamut was looking up at the setting sun with a smile on his face. With him enjoying the moments of good spirits until he was visited by Lorna Aurellian who was still a bit worn down from the joint mass-banishment spell alongside Morganna the Red, but was otherwise alright as she came to visit with the Ultimatrix wielder.
"Oh hey, Miss Lorna. I wasn't expecting to see you for a while longer." Ben said to the still worn-down Matriarch
"Yes, I am alright…granted doing that spell was more than what I imagined; in terms of its toll. Luckily, there were not any lasting side effects after the battle…I was however advised to be on bed rest for the next week to week and a half, due to the strain it placed on my body." Lorna Aurellian told the Ultimatrix wielder as she sat beside him
"I'm glad to see that you're still in one piece. It would've been a real shame if something happened to you…Especially, when you are one of the nicest people I know so far." Ben spoke much to the joy of the towering blonde beside him
"Thank you, and I extend that same courtesy to you as well. I would have found myself saddened should something unfortunate happen to you…Despite the short time we have know each other for, you have become quite a welcoming presence to be alongside. In addition, to your helping me create the genesis for what will improve the Imperium overall, I would have felt an immense guilt knowing that you would have suffered something egregious." Lorna Aurelian replied before she was patted on the arm by the scruffy-looking Hero
"You don't have to worry about a thing, Mrs. Lorna. As long I can still build weapons to fight with, raise my hands to battle against evil dudes, aliens, and now daemons, and have breath in my body to keep going through the worst of it. Then I'm not going anywhere any time soon, and that much I'll give you my word on." Ben told her with a grin that was a cross between genuine assurance, cocksure bravado, and unwaivering conviction
"Besides, I gave you guys my word that we would make it off this planet, and that I'd help you and your Legions. So that's what I'm gonna do, and I refuse to die until this Great Crusade business you guys are in; is all taken care of and the people of Earth/Terra are safe." Ben further said in reaffirmation of his original promise to the Matriarchs
"And I appreciate your focus toward your promise to us, I truly do…It brings me both comfort and joy to know that someone with your bravery in the face of danger is with us. You're recent showings of fearlessness and valor against the Daemons have truly been inspiring, in fact, it has inspired me to become stronger myself." Lorna Aurellian replied with a sense of clarity and focus that had not been ignited in her sense realizing her purpose as a Matriarch
"That's great to hear! To be honest, with how strong your powers are from what Morganna tells everyone. Plus the power of your faith being strong enough to kill daemons and banish them to who knows where. I'm pretty sure that if we get you some proper training, that you'll be close to unstoppable." Ben said back seeing that with Lorna's latent potential that should could be a true powerhouse if she so desired
"It is funny that you should say that, as training in regards to growing not only my powers as a Psyker, but in the strength of what I am overall; is what I wished to talk to you about." Lorna Aurellian spoke
"I wish for you to help increase my strength, and train me to become a better warrior. Not just for myself, but for my Legion, the Imperium, and most of all so that the greater Galaxy can have a hero whose strength can be used to protect it…Seeing you fight alongside your construct against that foul monster, and obliterating it with the greatest of ease; has shown me that I have so much more to grow if I want to become not just a hero to the Imperium. But to further realize my true purpose beyond conquest and securing planets for the Imperium, something that I cannot do at my current level of strength." The Word Bearers Matriarch further spoke
Wherein Lorna was given a larger perspective after not only witnessing Ben as Ultimate Humungosaur in action against the BloodThirster, but also having fought alongside her sisters as well; that if she were to truly accomplish her plans of not only becoming a true Hero to the Imperium with the Ultimatrix wielders assistance. But in addition inspire and help create future heroes to help protect, defend and bring justice to the Imperium and protect it from all that would threaten it, then she would have to rise her strength to something that not even Freya Russ or Mortarion for all their martial prowess could overcome, or the Kahn and Furiosa for their absurd physicality could beat.
"That is something I am more than happy to help out with, Mrs. Lorna. That Imperium of yours is going to need heroes to help keep it going even after this Great Crusade thing is over. Because, even if you beat all the big bad aliens out there, there are still who knows how many Daemons, big boss Daemon lords or what have you; that are out there plotting your peoples' downfall. Which means you and everyone else have to be ready for what's coming." Ben replied looking up to know that the abominations of the Warp were gonna be wanting it back in blood soon enough
"And when the time comes that the monsters of the Warp return in stronger and stronger hordes. I know that we will all stand stronger than ever…With it being thanks to you that I have not only been enlightened to a pathway higher, beyond my intended purpose. It is also thanks to you, that the strength of my convictions has been able to manifest itself into reality proper, and I cannot be anymore grateful for your beliefs in my faith; allowing me to awaken my own hidden strength." Lorna Aurellian said back
"To be honest, when and if they do come back to fight you guys. I'll be right there along with you guys, with anything I can make for you guys to beef up you and your Legions; plus the strength of my aliens to back you up…We're all fighting the same struggle together, and I would rather fight what's coming next with everything I have; than not at all." Ben spoke
"And I will be delighted to have your strength alongside me in the battles to come…I have high hopes that you will come to love the Imperium as I and many of my sisters have. It truly is something worth fighting for!" The Word Bearers Matriarch told Ben in excitement of when they would soon mark their return
"If it is half of what you, Sekhmet, and Fulgrim have pumped it up to be. Then I'm pretty sure it'll be great…but as long as I can work with you all of you and help out your Legions make the galaxy better than what it is. Then I will be down to do whatever we gotta do to get it done out there." Ben replied with a smile that was shared by the large woman beside him
"You have my word, that upon our return that my sisters and I will show you; why we fight to not only preserve the Imperium's glory. But why we also continue the Great Crusade as a whole to further spread its greatness and protection to those in need of it." Lorna Aurellian said back with pride in her home and what she fought for
"If that's the case, then I can't wait to see everything you guys have this far in the future! It's gonna be Hero Time in the 31st millenia, and I can't wait to do some real good with you guys out there!" Ben spoke as a rush excitement filled him that hadn't been felt since he first formed his Plumber batallion years ago
"Neither can I, Ben Tennyson. Together we can accomplish an astounding amount of good that has yet to be seen, since the Emperor unified Terra! Ohhh, I am just ecstatic thinking about what is to come!" Lorna Aurellian replied with a barely contained giddiness in her voice
'Gwen, Grandpa, Kevin, Albedo, and everyone back home. I'm going to make all of you proud and keep the good fight going, even if it's 30,000 years ahead of us.' Ben said to himself as he shared in Lorna's enthusiasm all with a level of hopeful optimism in what could be for this new timeline/dimension
And so with the Daemonic Horde of Khorne vanquished through the joint works of Ben and the Matriarchs, we also see as they soon begin to enjoy their hard-fought victory that one of the Aeldari's greatest farseers in Eldrad Uthame prepares to make way toward Karakinos in order to seek Ben's help in freeing his people from the death-grip of Slaanesh…So how will things go as the Aeldari seer in tow with a Phoenix Lord, convince our hero to aid in their peoples' freedom from the debaucherous god of excess? Find out and stay tuned in the all new installments of, Ultimate Alien: Primarch Force!
That'll do it for this one, as we close out the battle against the Khornite horde and everything that went into it, as this was a doozy to write out, but well worth it for what came of it, and what's to come down the line. As such, I hope that I will have your continued support for the shenanigans to come, since everything thus far has been incredible to help keep me going and give me ideas for what's to come down the line, and because of that my gratitude and thanks are in plenty abundance.
So with all that being said, this is Pravus666 signing off until next time. Wherein the next chapter will have the aftermath toward the battle with the Khornite horde, so stay tuned with all that good stuff.
Part 1 Theme Song: Black out the Sun by Sevendust
Random End Song: Roots Bloody Roots by Sepultura
Now then onto some of the reviews from the previous chapter.
ex555: I like the idea for Ben's eldar form, as it sounds great and all. But with all things its' going to be a matter of where to put it, given that there's a lot of stuff that happens in The Great Crusade before the Heresy that its going to be a lot to get through. So while Ben will eventually get Malekith as a form (which by the way dope name for his Aeldari form) it will be a while.
Ultimos42: I finally got to your message and I'm just happy to hear feedback in general, and also I hope that you enjoyed the conclusion to the Khornite attack on Karakinos, since it was a lot of fun to write, but also a whole lot to get through...the aftermath of which I will be getting into next chapter. So I hope you'll stick around for all of that when we get to it.