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Post by Drayconis on Jul 26, 2006 16:56:40 GMT -5
Chapter 11 is up!
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Post by swimstud600 on Jul 26, 2006 17:56:18 GMT -5
Interesting, I wonder who they'll get for generals. I know its bad but I want X and Zero to win
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Post by Morph on Jul 30, 2006 10:41:40 GMT -5
Hm. Good one! I indeed also wonder who will be generals. I do have an idea about two of them... =P
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Post by Drayconis on Aug 4, 2006 12:12:09 GMT -5
glad one of us does. This is a notice that I'll be housesitting over the next 4 days and while i will have comp access, dont count on a story update for awhile. sorry all
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Post by swimstud600 on Aug 4, 2006 13:58:39 GMT -5
I would throw a fit but its been a month since mine got an update. Do it when you can, I really want to see what happens next.
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Post by Drayconis on Aug 14, 2006 1:34:21 GMT -5
Chapter 12
X and Zero were sitting in the throne room chatting when a knock was heard on the door. X sighed, “Yes enter.”
2 clones (an X and Zero clone) came in behind them a tall reploid with a swirling gold cloak. Zero looked at the newcomer, “Who are you and why do you disturb us?”
“I heard you’re look for a general. I think I can help.”
“Oh, and why is that? What makes you qualified?”
“Because Sirs, I once served under you both so many years ago. And have been waiting for the chance to do so again.” That and I have vengeance to wreak on one of your enemies. He though to himself.
“Hmm...” Zero closed his eyes and went over the old hunter’s database until he found this reploid. “oh... you shall make a good edition, especially if you’ve survived all this time. You will join our other 2 generals. Here, these clones will take you to Harpuia’s old section. You may have that.”
“As you desire m’lords.” The reploid bowed and followed the clones out the room.”
X turned to Zero as the reploid left. “Are you sure?”
Zero smiled, “You mean is he trustworthy? As I’ve found out no one is 100% trustworthy, but I looked into his eyes. He has some sort of revenge to take out on our enemies. He hides his hatred well but one cannot hide it from a God.”
“Hmm, I trust your judgment on this.”
“So you should X. I believe we are ready to come out of hiding as it were and resume our activity.”
“We only have 3 generals... you had 4.”
“Ah but you are worth 4 generals in yourself X. Oh, how are you liking your new mode?”
“The Hyperion armor? I love it.”
“Yes, now we have a matching set of armor in at least one way.”
They both laughed and stared out the large window, looking upon the ants of humanity...
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Dray sighed and kicked back his chair spinning it around. “Whhheeeeeeee”
Ciel sighed and clutched her forehead. “Dray, get a grip.”
“Bah! Who are you my mother?”
“No but I can withhold you know what from you.”
Dray stopped spinning and sat rigid in his chair, “Ma’am yes ma’am!”
Harpuia and Leviathan both sighed at Dray’s antics. The 2 had been surprised at the ease in which the resistance had welcomed them. Harpuia was a little pissed at Voren who was giving (in his opinion) far to much attention to his baby sister. In leviathans opinion more attention from Voren was needed. As she made eye contact with the blue reploid Harpuia sighed “Ciel, why again was this meeting called?”
“I was getting to that. Just waiting for... ah there they are.”
Raykan and Sim ran into the room. “Hah! I win!” exclaimed Raykan.
“YOU TRIPPED ME YOU ASSHOLE”
“Psh, get over it.”
“ARGH”
“C’mon Sim, sit down.” Ciel motioned to his chair.
“Fine.. fine..”
“Now then, this meeting has been called because as you all know the arcadian forces have been rather dormant lately. And not quite as active as they used to be.”
“Oh something bad is gonna be announced.” Dray mumbled.
“Yeah, it’s bad Dray. The Arcadian forces are active once again. And this new drone design has been seen.” A model of the X clone appeared on the view board. “We’ve seen evidence of 5 main armies, 2 under the direct control of X and Zero.” More mutters. Mostly bad things about X’s family line spread around the table. “Anyways, this means we are faced with 3 new generals, we have yet to deter-“ Ciel was cut off as a warning claxon sounded. A picture of the base appeared on the view board. “We have 3 intruders. They are requesting to see the resistance leaders.”
Dray, Voren, Raykan, Sim, and everyone else at the table looked at each other. “Let’s go.” Said Dray as he stood up and walked out pausing briefly, “Ciel, Bob you two stay here.”
The rest of the reploids went and took the elevator up to the highest level and stepped out. 3 reploids could be made out turning towards them. Sim squinted at one and gasped. “What the...”
The 3 Arcadian generals stepped into view. The one with the flowing Silver cloak stood tall, revealing his polished gold and Silver armor. “I am Paladin. General of the Arcadian army.”
“Paladin.. Your alive...” Sim stumbled out.
“Yes, and I’ve come for vengeance on my enemy ‘teacher.’” He glared at Sim with a look of hatred and twisted delight. “But it is not you I’m after." He pointed a finger at Drayconis, “It’s him!”
Dray sighed, “Good lord do I need a ‘We hate Dray’ club or something?”
Paladin shot an icy stare at him, “You killed my best friend you bastard. But the time to avenge Zan is not here yet. First of meet my friends here.” He motioned behind him where his companions stepped out of the shadows.
“I am Zera. As Paladin said, the time for your demise is not yet at hand. Though rest assured it is coming.” She swirled her pink cloak around her black armor. She was as tall as Paladin and had a cold glare in her blue eyes. “After all, my father, Lord Zero wishes it. But not yet.”
“Well, I thought there was a freakish resemblance there.” Harpuia muttered.
The third reploid stepped forward, he was a good head and a half taller then Paladin, coming in over 7 feet tall. Paladin gestured at him, “This is Ultros. He doesn’t talk much, but his power is second only to X and Zero’s.
Raykan shrugged, “The bigger they are the harder they fall.”
“Your thoughts, do they comfort you at night? Knowing false hopes is all you have?” Zera laughed at Raykan. A cold chilling laugh. “It does not matter. Paladin, we must leave now.”
“Your right of course.” He locked his eyes with Dray’s, “You and I will meet again!” He said before he disappeared in a golden teleport beam.
“Well... crap on a stick.” Mused Dray aloud as Ciel came up.
“I watched it all on the security camera... Looks like we have our work cut out for us.” Ciel said. Bob beeped worriedly beside her.
Harpuia spoke out tentatively, “That Ultros and Zera, I’ve seen their plans before. They were going to be a 5th and 6th general if ever the need arose. They each could take on the four previous guardians and win single handedly... This is not good.”
Sim spoke up as well, “Paladin is no push over either, top of his class, Excellent hunter. Thought the died though when the humans attacked the hunter base... He always did resent me because I learned to forgive Dray and realize he’d changed.”
Dray shrugged, “Can’t change the past only the future. Lets get prepared guys. Talking like scared cows doesn’t do anything for us.” They all nodded in agreement and headed back in the base.
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X shook his head, “Why did you order them to reveal themselves?”
“Harpuia knows of my daughter and your ‘son.’ He knows what the old designs were capable of, they are even more powerful since then. Besides, I like gloating. Doesn’t it feel good?”
“Hmm, I guess... Still. Ciel is what truly matters here. We need to find some way to get her here...”
“All n due time my friend, all in due time.”
X furrowed his brow gnawed on his finger in thought.
Zero just turned and looked out the window, how he loved the view...
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Post by Drayconis on Aug 14, 2006 1:34:39 GMT -5
uuuuupdaaaaate
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Post by swimstud600 on Aug 14, 2006 11:55:23 GMT -5
I see you used my ideas for Zera and Ultros, excellent job. Neo Arcadia seems to have the game won, if you're going to make 2 different endings I don't know how the resistance is going to do it, they'll need something good up their sleaves.
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Post by Morph on Aug 20, 2006 9:17:41 GMT -5
Hooly Wooly Mammoths... o.e
I must say I didn't really saw that coming!
Keep up the good work!
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Post by Drayconis on Aug 27, 2006 23:11:41 GMT -5
Chapter 13
Paladin laughed as he cut another resistance member in half. “These fools stretched their forces far to thin. They can’t hold many of their newly taken bases with and efficiency. Do you not agree Zera?”
The blonde mistress of blades smiled at him as she drew both her blades and hacked at a small group of enemy reploids, rendering them to scrap. She laughed as she stood on the pile of bodies, her long blonde hair twisting in the breeze. “Your right there Paladin. It was very foolish of them. But oh well. Means far more fun for us. Even Ultros is having fun.”
The massive reploid grunted in amusement as he tore through a resistance fighter tank platoon. Through the exploding fuel and munitions a wicked smile could be seen on his face. A face that looked almost uncomfortably like X’s.
Minutes later the three generals stood outside the gates of the smoking resistance base. Paladin laughed, his arm around Zera who wiped the blood from here hair before joining in her lover’s laughter. Ultros merely stood behind them grinning. Paladin’s comm beeped and a holo image of Lord Zero appeared. “You are on schedule I take it General?”
Paladin grinned, “Even better m’lord. We’re 2 bases ahead of schedule.”
Zero grinned, “Good, good. It is always wise to be ahead of schedule.”
“Indeed. The rest of the bases appear to be evacuating. Their pulling back to their main base. It will be a hard shell to crack.”
Zero raised an eyebrow, “Oh? Are you saying you can’t take them?”
Paladin shook his head, “Oh no, I mean instead of taking an hour to destroy it may take 2.” He laughed at that as did Zera, Ultros maintained his grin.
Zero looked slightly amused, “Very well then, I shall leave you to your work.” With a blip the image disappeared. Looking around at the brutal devastation around him Paladin smiled. It’s what these bastard mavericks deserve.
He looked at Zera, “Come m’love. We shall intercept one of their supply convoys as it evacuates the base here.” He says as he brings up a map of the surrounding area near the next base they were scheduled to attack.
Zera laughed and kissed Paladin on the cheek, then looked at Ultros, “Come then Ultros! We shall secure our father’s empire!” Ultros grunted in acknowledgement and followed the golden haired pair as they strode towards the beam out point.
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Dray swore as he looked at the tac display. “Damn them to hell!” He grabbed a chair and threw it against the wall shattering it.
Sim grabbed his arm. “Calm down, save your overly violent tendencies for them.”
Dray grunted acknowledgement and sat down. Raykan sighed and shook his head, “Damn those Generals, they took out Gamma base single handedly. There goes our heavy artillery brigade.”
Harpuia was leaning against the wall opposite to the viewing screen. “I did warn you about stretching your forces to thin.”
Voren just about stabbed the green reploid. “YES WE GOT IT. No thanks to your repeating your self for the millionth time!”
Leviathan grabbed his arm, “Settle down dearest one. My brother means no harm. He is just as frustrated as the rest of us.” Voren sat down in a huff and stared at Harpuia who stared right back. One could almost see the two icy glares meet and form and ice wall between the two.
Ciel sighed, “Too bad we can’t have you guys stare them to death. Right, we need ideas and fast people.”
Raykan raised his hand. Seeing Ciel nod her head indicating he could speak he stood up at the far end of the table. “Maybe we should get out of this room. Walking around the base might help us to look at things from a different perspective.”
Murmurs of agreement were heard around the large room. Ciel sighed, “All right, I wanna see you al here in two hours time.”
The group all got up and started to walk out of the room. Ciel managed to grab Dray’s arm before he left. “What’s wrong?”
“Besides this flying crap pile we’ve gotten our selves into? Not alot.”
Ciel sighed, “I know you better then that. You woke up last night screaming something about a Draton. What was that about?”
Dray closed his eyes in memory. The dream had been a particularly violent memory about his past. After a brutal slaughter he had managed to mouth off to the most powerful maverick general of the time, Gravik. All in all it was a bad idea. Gravik had reached out his hand and destroyed Drayconis’ sword. “This is silly, but you know how people sometimes name swords?” Ciel nodded that she did. “Well, back ‘in the day’ I carried around a massive sword I had named Draton, I pissed off General Gravik, something about me not wanting to take his new virus experiment. In a rage he destroyed my sword and forced the treatment on me any-“ Dray stopped dead. “That treatment... Quick I need to do a diagnostic to the labs!” HE yelled out almost heroically pointing his arm ahead of him. Ciel just shrugged and followed behind him.
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Cerveau shook his head, “I’ll be damned, he is right there is a small version of the maverick virus deep in his core. Mutated heavily though.”
Dray shook off some of the sensors on his body. “Aye, if I remember right Gravik mutated it so we could release it and infect people at will. Take over high commanding Hunters and so on. It was designed to be almost unnoticeable unless you were looking for it. I was I the first round of testing. With this.. its possible we could infect the generals, or even X or Zero themselves.”
Cerveau merely shook his head, “Brilliant...”
Ciel sighed and rested her elbow on a worktable. “I dunno, stooping to use the maverick virus? What if something goes wrong and then there’s the ethics of the situation...”
Dray suddenly took a hard look on his face, “Those bastards are not worth wasting ethics on. Besides... The virus is a different version of the standard maverick virus. It should bring the infected under my control and it won’t spread, only the original ones infected and spread it, namely me. As I killed the other carriers to piss that damn General Gravik off... We bring them under my control, then I bring them here for reprogramming. Or, to kill them. But we’ll deal with that when we get there.”
Ciel sighed, knowing she could not stop him. “Fine, who are you going to target first?”
Dray smiled, “Why your wannabe lover of course. X.”
Ciel looked dismayed. “X? Who are you taking with you then? He’s more powerful then you are, and there are rumors of him having a new armor and...”
Dray raised a finger to her lips silencing her. “Answer to your questions, I am going alone. If the infection doesn’t work, I’ll run like hell. And, he’ll have a new armor, but I’ll have a new sword...”
Ciel looked at him, “What?”
“You guys have something I can use as a makeshift forgery?”
Cerveau nodded, “You can use the workshop in the back, it should suit your needs.”
Dray smiled, “Good. I’m rebuilding Draton. Better then ever and enhanced to fit my current power level.” He smiled, then looked at Ciel, “You mustn’t tell anyone of this until after I leave.”
Ciel nodded dumbly.
Dray smiled, “Good, now then Cerveau show me to this work room...”
-An hour later-
Dray walked out of the work room holding the monster blade, coming in at close to 8 feet long it was taller then its master and almost was as tall as Ultros. “Now.” Said Dray, “I’m ready to go.”
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Post by Drayconis on Aug 27, 2006 23:12:14 GMT -5
Chap 13 is up, and thanks again to my reviers, as for suprises wait'll chapter 14....
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Post by swimstud600 on Aug 28, 2006 0:18:35 GMT -5
Whatever happened to Gravik? And he'd better not make the Neo Arcadians switch sides, I want them to win!
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Post by Drayconis on Aug 30, 2006 1:34:49 GMT -5
Chapter 14
“HE DID WHAT! HE’S GOING WHERE?!?” Raykan screamed out at Ciel.
“Well, he said he was going for X...”
“OH MY GOD HE IS INSANE! X WILL SLAUGHTER HIM!”
“Well... he said something about a virus.”
Raykan calmed a bit, “A virus? Made by say general Gravik?”
Ciel nodded, “Yes that’s who he mentioned. Why?”
Raykan sighed, “We may have a chance then... but... He still could’ve stood to br-“ An alarm sounded and interrupted Raykan.
“Sir! The three generals are attacking!”
“crap.”
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Drayconis jumped over a golem and turned, slashing his massive sword. He and the golem’s head hit the ground at the same time. He turned, and pressed a small indentation on the handle of the huge 8 foot blade, charging it with a glowing green and blue energy. He lifted the blade and slammed it into the ground, causing a massive shock wave which tore through another golem and a croup of clones. “Pfft. You losers aren’t worth my time.”
“Ah but perhaps I am.” Said a voice from above Dray.
“Show yourself coward.”
“If you insist.” X floated down from above, his golden wings stretched out and silver armor glistening in the sunlight. “And so our battle arrives.” His eyes turned hard and he shot an icy glare at Dray. “You stole my love from me! You corrupted her! You who were once a maverick, still are! You shall pay for your crime Drayconis, and I shall be the reaper!” With that, X suddenly dashed towards the ground, creating an energy aura around his fist. Dray managed to dodge the punch, but it left a large crater about 5 feet in diameter. X stood up and looked at Dray, smiling. “The sinner shall fear the reaper!” He laughed out and charger up his Hyperion buster, firing a massive blast at Drayconis.
“I fear no one asshole.” Dray swore mentally as he dodged another blast. Waiting for his opportunity to get in close and infect the once great Hunter.
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“Activate the drones Zera. It was brilliant of your father to suggest we plant stealth drones when we first came here.”
Zera smiled and pressed a button on her wrist. The sand around the resistance base started to shake as 5 large golem drones pulled themselves from the ground. They were less armored but had far more weapons then standard models. “You know, I’ve always wondered how they unfold from those tiny boxes.”
“I try not to think about it dear. Now come we have a busy schedule, I have to wreak vengeance on an old enemy, a resistance to crumble and a woman to kidnap!” Zera laughed at that and drew her twin red sabers. “Let us start then shall we?”
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Dray jumped out of the way from another massive blast. Both he and his sword were glowing with a bright purple energy of the virus. If only I could get close enough to him... He fired off a shot from his lancer buster, something near impossible to dodge, yet X managed to do it. “Damnit stay still you little guy thingy!”
X scowled and he jumped and fired off a trio of shots, “I could say the same thing. In fact I will! Stay still you little guy thingy!”
“Little? I’m a foot taller then you!”
“I’m bigger where it counts!” X retorted, making a lewd gesture then hurriedly dodging Dray’s massive sword as it cut past him. Dray’s eyes were glazed over in a purplish red.
“Oh, oh for that you die slowly asshole.” Dray snarled before jumping and kicking X in the gut, unfortunately he was to distracted to infect X with the kick. Uh oh... I seem to be losing control... Might be a side affect from using the virus like this. Hope it doesn’t affect and of my mental control for.. Awe crap...
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The 5 golems slammed through the resistance base’s wall and started decimating the light infantry. The three generals, not being the type to sit in the back and let the troops do all the work ran for the entrances to the base and blew their way in, killing everybody on the first level. Paladin smiled grimly.
Inside the command bunker Raykan, Harpuia, Leviathan, Voren and Sim ran out in the direction of the invaders. Ciel was left behind with Bob as her only protection. Ciel looked out the door and whispered silently, “God save us...” Bob beeped woefully beside her and locked the door.
Paladin laughed as he stabbed his silver energy blade through a resistance member cutting the reploid into two separate halves. “I want a real challenge!” He yelled out.
“You’ve got one.” Said Sim as he and the other 4 resistance leaders stepped out of an emergency elevator.
“Where’s the bastard? I want him!”
“You couldn’t take him... At any rate, I believe he’s probably fighting your lord X at the moment.”
Paladin frowned, “Then he shall die. My vengeance will be robbed from me... I guess I’ll have to take out my frustrations on someone else...”
Sim growled and drew his own sword. The blade was about 4.5 feet long, with a leather bound haft with a blue sapphire stone attached to the end. He pressed a small indentation on it and a barely noticeable silver energy field flickered to life around the blade. “ A shame... you had been such a promising young pupil.”
“Your weak old man! I’m the master now!”
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In the command bunker Bob sneezed and beeped to Ciel. She looked at him and said, “Whatya mean someone just quoted Star Wars? What is Star Wars?” Bob sighed and turned his attention back to the door.
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Sim stared down Paladin the gestured at Zera and Ultros. “This is between you and me Paladin, they can fight with my friends...”
Paladin shrugged, “So be it, old man.”
“Oh for crying out loud you’re not that much younger then me!” With that he dashed towards Paladin who wasn’t expecting it. He barely had enough time to block his old teacher’s blow. His face paled slightly when he saw the look in Sim’s eye. It was a look that showed he did not fear death. He remembered back to one class he had taken, so long ago...
-Flash Back-
A young Zan raised his hand. “Yes Zan? You have a question?”
“Major Simotech, you’ve been talking to us this whole time about the death of a comrade in the field. But what of our own death? Why aren’t so many hunters scared to go out for fear they might be that fallen comrade?”
Sim laughed, “That’s a good question. My answer is I don’t know for any other hunters. For me... I have a saying, and any troops I’ve commanded have heard it. When I die, it will be at a time and place of my own choosing, and if it is on the battlefield, facing the enemy. Then God help me I’ll take as many of the bastards with me!”
The class laughed at this and a young Paladin filed the information away.
-End flash back-
Paladin looked into Sim’s eyes. And saw fear, his own fear reflected back. “I don’t want to die...” He muttered.
“Then fight me. So that if you die you will do so with honor! Even though there is little left after what scum like you have done...” Sim said to him. Paladin looked at his former mentor and slashed his sword. Sim just smiled parried, and slashed away.
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Zera was about to run for Paladin’s aid when she was intercepted by Voren, who’d drawn his own ruby red saber. “’Fraid your fights with me girlie.”
“I can take you!”
“Maybe. We’ll see...” he flashed a smile before slashing at her with his blade. She went to parry with one of her own blades but he suddenly spun and slammed his sword into her other blade. Knocking it loose in her grip. In the split second it took for her to regain composure he kicked her in the stomach and sent her flying across the room. “Power means nothing when your fighting someone with over a hundred years combat experience.”
She got up, gripped her saber tightly and flung herself towards him. “SHUT UP! POWER IS EVERYTHING!”
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Ultros moved to interfere but was blocked by the other 3. “I don’t think so.” Said Raykan, who had activated the emerald green blade on hi visicore. Harpuia had drawn his two swords and leviathan somehow made a silly looking staff look deadly. Ultros shrugged and charged the trio.
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Dray jumped over X’s cannon blast and slashed with his sword. X managed to dodge the shock wave. He was getting worried, something about the manner Dray was fighting had changed. He had had a purpose before, now he was a Beserker. Normally a Beserker could be defeated with ease... But he was different... He as beserking all right. But he still fought with somewhat of a purpose. This worried X, also, Dray was changing.. Physically. The spikes on his shoulders were growing longer. His eyes were now glowing red and his hair was getting red streaks in it.
Dray’s mind was changing, the chains that kept Hailfire’s long dormant personality were breaking. But instead of taking over Dray’s personality, the virus was merging the 2. This is... Odd. Thought both personalities as they were slowly merged into one. Hailfire’s strengthening the violent brutal portions of Dray’s mind. While Dray’s sense of skill and tactics came into play. The new personality was violent, brutal, and tactically smart and had a slight sense of morality. He had fierce love for Ciel and comradeship for his friends... But everything else was open season. And god help one of his friends was threatened, the one threatening would never be able to hide from this new beings wrath...
Taking advantage of X’s uncertainties, what was left of Dray charged up the virus, jumped and slammed it into X’s chest infecting him to the core. With that last act, the mental bonds broke, and what used to be Drayconis, merged with that which used to be Hailfire and became a new entity, with Dray’s loves, skills and memories, and Hailfire’s violence, hatred and brutality. Screaming at the mental pain he fell 10 feet slamming his changing body into the ground.
Now, this might not be quite so bad if the virus had worked on X like it was supposed to have. But it didn’t. Because of X’s new armor and Dray’s split personality Hailfire. It mutated, and this mutation gave X the power to use the virus in its original purpose, but also twisted the infected’s mind to evil, Hailfire’s level of psychotic evil, the bit of Hailfire which had not been merged with Dray’s personality. Joy for the world. X landed on the ground looking at the changing body of what had once been Drayconis. “Your not worth my time right now. I have a bigger fish to fry, he red, long blonde hair and has a god complex. Soon he’ll kneel before me. With the help of this virus he shall become loyal, albeit unwillingly so. And if not, he’ll die.” This new X smiled and cackled as his once golden wings changed to black, and his armor became a dark bluish purple. “When I see you again I’ll be sending you straight to hell Dray! Once I have ultimate power, none shall oppose me, and Ciel... Finally she shall love me!” (Good lord the boy is single minded ain’t he?). He laughed as he jumped up 50 feet into the air, and sped towards the Neo-Arcadian base... and Zero.
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Post by Drayconis on Aug 30, 2006 1:35:06 GMT -5
finally.. long chapter there but its up!
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Post by swimstud600 on Aug 30, 2006 18:20:15 GMT -5
Wait so Dray is on the ground in pain and X is controling him? And X is going to go kill Zero? I don't get why he'd do that, they could still rule together and keep the humans safe and X could take Ciel. There is no reason for him to kill Zero, none that I see at least.
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