Chapter 1800 Horned Serpent
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Everyone arrived at the meeting spot and they stood together for anything while Estir had to leave but watches from her home just in case.
Draco noticed some bizarre allies the team got like Freedom, Air Force One Angel, John Feggo, and D-Day Knight. He couldn't help but sense some strange energy coming from John Feggo. However tensions rises between their new allies, as he saw Freedom aiming her sword at the Air Force One Angel; the D-Day Knight scolding John for his naivety once again, etc.
"Everyone, a danger is coming. We must work together to face it or our universe is doomed." Draco said.
This slightly calms down Freedom and Air Force One Angel along with the two superhumans.
"Fine but the idiot here better not messed up!" said D-Day Knight.
"I am!" whined John.
Leonidas came ahead, "Before we face the upcoming danger, there is something you all must now."
"What is it?" asked Zack.
"During my time in dealing with those meat snakes, I came across these special trees and strangely they bent over forming a bright light that opened many portals. I used my equipment to check them and to my surprised those things are infinite gateways that lead to many alternate universes and beyond."
"That must be why all these guys came. But how did the trees come?" Eric said.
"That I can't answer for now, but I can say it's tied to this..." Leonidas shows them a picture of... Lady Liberty?
"Lady Liberty? But why?" Victor got confused.
"My equipment detected something hidden within the large statue... Something big and dangerous, one that seemed beyond our comprehension..." said Leonidas in a serious tone.
Draco's eyes widen. "That horned serpent they always mention must be there."
"Then we must go and wipe this evil snake!" said John determinedly.
"Wait I also got another thing to say." said Leonidas raising a hand.
"Well what is it?" asked Yui.
"Remember those special trees that I mentioned? Well... something came through and um, it, or rather he is not one of those monsters we fought today." Confusing everyone.
"Then what is it?" Sota said.
"It's best if you get to know him." Leonidas pointed.
They turned to see where he was pointing and saw a white stick figure-like being in front of them.
(Everett from Monument Mythos)
"Who and what are you?" Dusk said.
"I... am... Everett..." said the being in a tired tone.
"Okay Everett what are you doing in our world?" Meiko said.
"I... didn't mean... to be in your... world... It was the cause of the special... trees that dropped me here..." said Everett, "But... since I'm here... it will be my chance... to help you... all in defeating the serpent..."
"Well, thanks." Hank said.
"But first... let me tell you... the origin of the serpent..." said Everett, his eyes glowed and made a projection in front of them.
Everett then explained that the world between the special trees is called Wonderland, within that realm are an infinite amount of trees transporting any being that came across the trees to a different dimension and at the same time puts an alternate version of that person into their world replacing them. However, he explained that there are sometimes, beings trapped within Wonderland with him being an example and a familiar figure that they all commonly recognize... George Washington.
George Washington found a special tree, thinking it was a regular one. He attempts to cut it down but it triggers the tree which transports him within Wonderland. For days and years, George Washington was tucked in the realm for so long, that he attempted to climb back up, using the infinite special trees. But in doing so, it put him into a faith worse than death, as the infinite length of the threes distorted his body, stretching him infinitely his body slowly changing inhumanely becoming a being known as the... Horned Serpent.
"Wait so the Horned Serpent is George Washington?" Zack said.
Everett nodded, "Yes, forced to turn into an unstoppable monstrosity thanks to the trees..."
"Then let's hurry and get to it." Victor said.
"First I need the assistance of them..." pointed Everett towards Freedom and Air Force Angel much to their surprise.
"Why?" Zack said.
"If we ever need the chance to fully beat down the Horned Serpent, the three of us need to merge into one being to fight that monster." said Everett.
"What would happen to them if they did merge with you?" Victor said.
"We'll become powerful enough to fight the Horned Serpent on equal terms." explained Everett, "Rest assured the fusion is temporary."
"What do you think?" Antonio looks at the two.
Freedom was unsure as she couldn't find an answer while Air Force One Angel was the same.
"We... still have a... duty to uphold..." said Air Force One Angel.
"Please you two, think of the innocents in this world. Many would die if the Horned Serpent continued rampaging across the globe. Both of your abilities along with mine are the key to beating it." pleased Everett, he turned to Freedom, "Surely the two souls within you wanted what's best and sought happiness for the families..." He turned to Air Force One Angel, "You might be multiple beings wanting retribution for what happened to you all, but all of you still hold the soul of soldiers, who wanted to fight for the good fight... I'm not doing this for my safety, but in the name of freedom for all..."
The two went silent hearing that, before...
"... We accept... your proposition... Rockefeller may wrong us... but our duties as soldiers... remain the same... to protect the innocent..." said Air Force One Angel doing a salute.
Freedom simply prepared her sword as the two souls within her resonated, meaning she was in.
Everett nodded in gratefulness, "Thank you..."
"So are you guys gonna merge now?" asked Yui.
"Indeed." Everett nodded, "Let us proceed with the process..."
Everett, Freedom, and Air Force One Angel then huddled together before a large purple light engulfed them all, which caused a shockwave. When it was done, everyone was shocked as a glowing figure appeared with a purple aura surrounding them, with spikes coming out from their body, and skeletal wings appearing behind their back.
This is Union, the merged being from all of them.
"We are... Union..." said the figure, letting out a burst of power.
"What great unification between justice." awed John Feggo.
"I couldn't agree more." said D-Day Knight.
"Let's go." Draco said since they might fuse too.
They arrived where the Horned Serpent might spawn and see Lady Liberty. One can easily tell that something is wrong, as cracks began to appear all around the statue and light came out from them, before exploding. Soon a powerful roar was echoed all around the area, forcing everyone to cover their ears. A large serpentine-like figure came out from the ground and flew into the sky, revealing to be a large monstrous serpent with a skeletal face.
This is the Horned Serpent and it roared all around the place, letting out unstable energy, destroying any area.
"That thing..." Draco frowns since it's one of the strongest beings they have ever fought.
Horned Serpent roars as many portals opened. From them came Dopplegangers that look like Team Light but were all monster looking and deformed some even having bug and creature like features.
"Oh c'mon, now we're facing twisted ugly versions of ourselves." groaned Victor.
They roared charging at them.
They charged back as the team faced on against their evil doppelgangers. While Union flies up attacking the Horned Serpent along with John Feggo and D-Day Knight.
They faced the beast as it roars. Victor clashed with his alternate as it got a long tongue.
"You're one ugly motherfucker." said Victor in a disgust tone.
Victor Doppleganger roars, Yui traded blows with her counterpart as the fake laughs with a screech.
She cringed hearing that, "I prefer my singing voice, thank you very much."
She transforms but then she changed back. "What?!"
Her doppelganger self cackled seeing that and keep attacking her.
Kazuo teleported around as his Doppleganger chased him.
"I'm gonna tag you hard!" grinned his Doppelganger.
Kazuo frowns and moves back before D4C punches him away.
His doppelganger grunted feeling the attack, before he slowly adapts to his Stand's power.
Alex traded blows with his fake as they went fast.
He frowned as he noticed his fake is getting adapted to his strength. He then uses demon back to keep up.
His fake grunted before using his demon back, sending back powerful strikes to the buff member.
Leonidas dodges his fake as he shoots blasts using his staff.
His fake grinned conjuring many spells to nullify his attacks, before sending out grotesque snakes at him.
Leonidas uses his AT field to stop them. "We must find a way to stop them."
Shiro clashed against his fake, "How? They all have our powers and seemed to be keeping up with us."
Aka punches at his while the Doppleganger Aka strikes at him, he shouts punching at his mouth before blasting a powerful flame blast that blew it's head off.
"That's taken care of him." said Aka.
However to his shock, his fake's head grew back making him chuckle menacingly, before blasting him away.
"How is that possible?!" Aka said.
"We're... more... superior..." grinned his fake, punching him away.
Hank runs around as his Doppleganger chased him.
They turned into blurs, clashing brutally on one another.
Recorder clashed with his many times, Zack was trading blows with his as they used swords.
"I... am.. the true warrior!" grinned Zack's doppelganger.
Zack frowns as he pushes him back. Sota and the rest of Team Light B pushes theirs back.
Sota and his fake keep on nullifying their own powers.
Eric and his fake are exchanging hits. The new Batman cursed, as he's facing an evil version of Batman once again.
"Of he's going to be Batman then new suit." He changes into his Colossus suit.
The fake was taken back by this before getting brutally punched by Eric's new suit.
Eric punches at him many times with brute force to swap his strategy.
His fake kept on adapting but he soon realize how much he can take.
Eric punches his fake away. Yoshiro clashed with his many times.
The new king of Atlantis pulled out his trident summoning an electrical storm hitting his fake. His fake got his own trident and summoned a monstrous octopus attacking him.
Meiko clashed with her counterpart many times as they shoot energy beams.
The girl cursed as she had to face her own evil self's crazy shield, having trouble getting passed it.
Ryuu clashes with her counterpart using they're Scissor blades. "You damn freaks!"
Her evil self cacked summoning sharp tendrils from her body, hitting her everywhere.
Ryuu growls, Dusk was fighting against his as they clashed weapons together.
Both of them stand back before letting out a huge blast causing an explosion. Then the two get their summons with the fake versions having disturbing looks.
Tomio clashed with his while Lapis shoots beams of light at his fake.
His fake roared absorbing the blast, before blasting back at him.
Antonio clashed with his while using powers to slow down time.
Then did many strikes on his fake. It grunted before countering Antonio's own time stop before doing many brutal hits on his side.
Recorder clashed with his as they grunted.
His fake then laughs, "You call... yourself a spawn of the Older Ones? Pathetic! I.. am the true spawn of the older ones, as I carry what they're meant to be!"
Recorder frowns. "You know nothing of them."
Celosia clashes with her counterpart as they shoot fire. Her fake grins as she increased her power, blitzing through her attack.
Draco got sent back as he grunted but he stood up. "I need time."
His fake realizing what he had done charged at him, "Like I... will let you do that attack!"
Victor came in front of him. "Go on Draco!"
His leader nodded and got away far from the fight to initiate the Spirit Bomb. He quickly raised his hands in the air, to gather energy,
"Everyone, share your energy with me." He called out not only on Earth but also Hell and Heaven.
Everyone heard Draco's voice through those places and decided to give him their energy. Union who punched away the Horned Serpent sensed this and gave Draco a portion of their power.
"Use it well for the good." said Union before fighting the serpent again.
The Dopplegangers kept fighting before they saw a blue light. They all looked up and saw a large spirit bomb being formed.
Fake Draco saw that and his widened.
"No!!! Everyone stop it all cost!"
They hear their leader and attempt to attack Draco, to disrupt his attack. But Team Light blocked they're path as they won't let Draco get harmed.
"You won't get passed us!" said Yui.
"No one gets to mess with our leader!" said Leonidas.
They attacked them as the Dopplegangers tried to overpower them. Draco kept charging it up and he could feel everyone assisting by giving they're energy.
"Everyone thank you..." whispered Draco, feeling the Spirit Bomb getting stronger.
Fake Draco hits Victor back with the fake Victor too. Then he looks up and sees it was ready.
"It's done!" said Victor.
Fake Draco looked up and was horrified, "No we're too late!"
Draco gives a shout and throws it at them. The first to be affected where the fake Dusk and Kazuo as they screamed getting destroyed.
Fake Hank tried to get away but he was caught, Fake Meiko tried to blocked it with her shields but they were overwhelmed.
Fake Tomio got consumed with the Fake Lapis being vaporized.
Fake Recorder, Fake Victor, and Fake Shiro tried their best but they got destroyed.
The others got destroyed as it headed towards Fake Draco who got shocked and tried to push it back.
"I... won't be denied!" roared Fake Draco, using every ounce of his power to repel the Spirit Bomb.
Draco uses more power and shoots a blast to make it explode on to the fake as he screams getting destroyed.
This caused an explosion as it finally destroyed the last evil copy.
Draco sighs and they all regrouped before looking at the Horned Serpent as the others fought it.
Shiro shoots many light beams at it, "So how do we stop this thing?! It's almost close to an eldrich god!"
"We have to form Sol again." Draco frowns.
"Doesn't that form only last a few seconds? Because we need all the power we can in beating this thing." said Zack dodging one of the Horned Serpent's attacks.
"We don't have a choice. Team Light B keep us safe." Draco said.
"Got it!" said Sota and the others as they assisted Union, John Feggo, and D-Day Knight in distracting the serpent.
Team Light A went around in a circle as they posed.
"Fusion Ha!"
They were engulfed in a bright light, which caught some attention. After it died down, it revealed a single figure named Sol, who appeared again and glared at the serpent. The Horned Serpent sensing the new power went straight at the figure while hitting away their allies.
Sol then grapples with the beast as he grunts.
It roared letting out multiple bursts of energy, which slightly damaged Sol(getting aware how overwhelming it's power is)
Sota and the others watched. "They're not going to hold on for longer."
"What can we do? It seemed equal to their power." said John Feggo feeling concern.
"Only Union had a chance. Sol can barely hang in there." Lapis said.
Dusk looks at the team. "Why don't we try that fusion?"
"Our fusion? But we never tried it out before." said Eric.
"But if we don't, they'll be in trouble." Dusk said.
They looked at each other before nodding.
"Very well let's do it." said Tomio.
Team Light B went around and they did the same pose.
"Fusion Ha!"
Just like with Team Light A, they were engulfed by the bright light much to the fascination of their three allies.
The new being came and he's wearing the same outfit. He was sitting in mid air with his legs crossed and his arms too. He has black hair with streaks that each represent the others members of Team Light B and he has blue eyes. He stares at the Horned Serpent with a frown.
Sol with 5 seconds left grunted as he got tail whipped away. The Horned Serpent was about to blast him, but gets hit on the side, it turned to see the new fusion being surprising Sol.
The new Fusion kicks at the monster many times
Sol sensing familiarity from the new fusion, joins in the fight. Union, John Feggo and D-Day Knight also joined in as they launched their attacks.
"I am... Lunar."
Channeling both the power of the sun and moon he blasted the Horned Serpent in full force making it roared. Both the two Superman-lookalikes did a synchronized punch to the underbelly of the monster, while Union slashed al around.
The two fusions went forward and striked at it with strikes at the weak spots.
Union joined in shooting the same spots at the same time with them. The Horned Serpent have enough blasting them all away, before altering reality around them, to finished them all off.
"All together!" Sol charges up.
Lunar nodded charging up his attack along with Union, who began to think within his mind...
"Mother... Father... please lend us your strength..." thought Union whose mind was occupied by Everett for a while.
Both the Superman-lookalikes tackled the serpent to give an opening for their allies.
"Go on! Get it!" called out D-Day Knight.
They shoot a powerful combined blast hitting it.
They fly away, as the powerful beams struck the Horned Serpent making it roared, causing a huge explosion to take place.
They stopped as the team seperated themselves.
All of them panted heavily as the fusion forms, truly drained them.
"It's over... For now." Draco said.
Union, John Feggo, and D-Day Knight stand by them. The fuse being separated turning back into Everett, Freedom, and Air Force One Angel. Everett sighed in relief...
"It is done..."
"Now we have to fix the damage done." Yui frowns.
They all looked around and saw what the Horned King and the otherworldly monsters had destroyed.
"That's bad." winced D-Day Knight.
"I'll cover it. I have the funds." Leonidas sighs.
Victor let out a laugh, patting his shoulder.
"Great save Leo!"
The scientist just sighed waving him off, "Yeah, yeah..."
Kazuo noticed their new allies.
"What about you guys? What are you going to do now that the Horned Serpent is gone?" said Kazuo.
"We-We're not sure actually." said John Feggo.
"Yeah with that snake gone, there's not much we can do." said D-Day Knight.
"Same to me..." said Everett.
Air Force One Angel and Freedom replied the same too.
"You can stay in our world. We have many people of different worlds living here too." Draco offered.
"Really? You would do that." said Everett in surprise.
Draco nodded.
He 'smiled' along with the others.
"We're glad you accepted us living among you."
Joh Feggo let out a joyous laugh, "With us at your side, we can beat down every type of evil out there and carry justice!"
"Well you should see the others in our world." Zack said.
"Most of them are also defenders of the world."
This pique John Feggo's interests hearing that.
Megamind walks by. "Everyone! I've managed to get the Meat creatures back to where they came from!"
"That's a relief. We can finally no longer worry about those things." said Sota.
"I wouldn't be sure about that." said Recorder, getting their attention.
"What do you mean by that?"
He simply pulled out the cube, one that he sealed those 7 mysterious orbs.
"During our fight with the meat creatures. I found one of the subspecies of the meat creatures and these are behemoths. They are guarding these 7 strange red orbs that are emanating unknown energy. Another thing that I find out is that, they have ability to turn corpses into those meat plants, the same meat plants spawning those creatures."
"Great! More problems." Victor said.
"However they seemed to remain silent and not doing anything." explained Recorder looking at the cube, where they're sealed.
"What do we do with them?" Meiko said.
"Observed them for now, until we know their true intentions." said Draco narrowing his eyes at the cube on Recorder's hands.
Draco then remembered what Richard Nixon said about the Last Son of Alcatraz becoming the Moon King during their fight. He wondered who that person was, he was referring to...
'We will have to have be careful.'
Watching them all was a very familiar black suit white headed man, as he was watching them for a long time and this war got him curious.
Note: The war of the analogs are done, they managed to defeat the Horned Serpent not because Team Light is stronger than it, since the creature is much stronger than what they are, it took Union carrying them all and weakening the beast while Sol and Lunar teamed up and the fact Horned Serpent didn't have a brain. The clones are from DB The Others.