Chương 45: THE ONES WITH NO TOMORROW (2)
Once close enough to the mountain, she releases the strike she had been gathering so much power for
*SWISH* *SWING* *SWISH*
Goes the wind, as Maya slashes just above the hole at the foot of the mountain. The slash is so fast Zahad can't see it, but he can feel the wind as his death approaches
"Wh…What is this attack? … is this really Maya's power?" He said as a wave of wind cut through the lone mountains that decorated the dead valley
Zahad muscles constricted, his bone structure improved, his exoskeleton hardened, and he sent out an equally powerful slash with his claws. The force of the two slashes met with each other and clashed. The struggling winds and devastating sharpness of it, tore through all the rock formations in the valley.
A few brief seconds after the clash, the attack Maya sent out pushes past that of Zahad's. His strike ends up doubling the attack power and speed of Maya's strike as it pushes towards Zahad
"No…No way…No freaking way! You shouldn't be this powerful!"
Zahad screams as he tries to block the incoming attack. He hardens his skin as best as he can while extending his claws to add for greater defense. He seems to be holding off the attack valiantly, at first. The force of the attack sends repeated bursts of sharp wind at Zahad.
"Gng! Nga! Damn…it!"
The struggle was real. Up until now, Zahad never had as much difficulty dealing with an attack he couldn't handle, deflect, or take head on. This attack however, pushed him back into the mountain each time he tried to send it back. Standing horizontally against the mountain was the best decision he made. It would provide more support than standing at the foot of the mountain. Though, that would have applied under normal circumstances…And these were not normal circumstances
The mountain Underneath Zahad began to give way. The more he struggled, the further he sunk into it, the faster it collapsed, and the more apparent that he was not capable of handling this attack.
Zahad's defense quickly shattered as his arms flung uncontrollably to the sides, exposing him to the threat before him.
Maya's attack hit Zahad and in the process divided the mountain in two, along with everything behind it
Maya drops from the air and stands before the mountain, quietly staring at it. The smoke, the dust, the wind, the rumble and crumbling of rocks as the mountains head falls. They all become quiet.
A brief amount of time passes before Maya let her guard down a bit and said
"So, he's dead…At least I didn't have to use too much of my power to do it"
Having used his attack to double the power of hers and destroy the mountain, It would be normal to assume, that anyone hit by that attack was long dead… But Zahad wasn't anyone
"Damn woman…I can't believe that nearly killed me…Third time alone today…and you didn't even hesitate. Have you gotten that cold to me, Maya?"
Zahad wasn't anybody... He was an exception. Having battled two other members of the kings of men and nearly died, he was not just someone to be trifled with. As he lifted the rubble from his head and stepped out of the fallen parts of the mountain, he walked out with just as much energy as he started and with no scratch at all
Maya gave a sigh of relief
"Why am I'm not surprised. It's just like Edward said…You can't die…Can you?"
Zahad placed his hand on his chin and smiled menacingly
Maya frowned at this and said
"This fight…might have gotten a little harder"
[Meanwhile]
[Ethan and Isabel's escape]
After their separation, Ethan and Isabel ran back to the apartment building they were staying in to grab the supply of weapons and ammunition that they had found there before. They also stopped by to check if anything they brought survived the explosion, but sadly, no weapon they had could make it
"So, what's our game plan from here?" Ethan asked Isabel as he filled his bag with weapons
"Didn't you hear what we already agreed on? We'll wait for them at an area towards closest to the gate. if their late or don't show after the time runs out…We leave them"
She said reluctantly as she cocked her gun. Ethan stared at her in silence
"Don't look at me like that. We already had an agreement, there's no point in getting myself killed alongside them. We already made it this far without betraying each other, its not like were friends or family who owe each other anything. We simply stuck together for the benefits of having strong, level headed teammates around, and we did that so we could make it through the gate. once we come out the other side, we go our separate ways. So, don't try to make me look like a bad person"
"Oh. No, no, no, no, no. that wasn't my intention…I was just surprised by how decisive you're are. So sure, and quick…capable of making tough decisions I can't…"
Ethan said as he lowered his head
Isabel glanced at him, turned around to keep her guns at her waist, then said
"Yeah well… I guess its because of all we've been through…But I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who could make such a decision so quickly"
Ethan lifted up his head and asked
"What do you mean?"
Isabel answered as she finished the last of her packing
"I mean, there's someone else in this group who could be even colder when it came down to harsh decision making…" She looked towards the gate and said
"Remember how I said we made it this far without betraying each other?"
"Yeah?" Ethan responded
"Well there's someone on amongst us, who would have probably betrayed us earlier on…In fact…betrayal has probably always been on his mind… they probably didn't have a reason to do it"
Isabel took a few steps forward and stood at the top of the rubble and looked to the hell gate. Ethan asked
"Are you saying now that certain victory is on the line…the traitor might make his move"
Isabel sighed and replied with
"Ethan… you're a nice guy…a genuine nice guy… don't let yourself get wrapped up in the schemes of those whose goals are uncertain…or whose desires mean more than anyone else's life… Because even if the rest of the human race were on the line…they'd probably let it perish for their desire"
Ethan stares in confusion
"Isabel?" He calls to her with concern
Isabel sighs
"It's nothing. Lets just get out of here"
She leaves first and makes a bee line towards the gate. Ethan stays behind, standing there clueless for a few brief seconds
"Isabel…" He whispers under his breath before following her from behind
[Somewhere else on Earth]
[The residence of the Southern Lord]
[The Southern Tower]
Someone knocks om a giant wooden door
A seductive voice answers on the other side
"Come in"
The doors slowly open and Play pal Pen walks through in a fine jester outfit. He walks into the dark room and bows
"Lord of the south, it is I, your humble servant, judge of jokes, and jester prince of evil, Akia. Here and ready to aid in whatever it is you command of me. I have heard your call and await your orders, my lord"
Multiple seductive voices then ask from the shadows
"My jester, how do you fair? Has the prison I left in your care treated you well, did you find any specimens there that caught your interest? Or any particular humans that you enjoyed torturing?"
"Yes, my lord. Your generous gift to me has brought me great joy and many smiles, wonderful experiences. But it has brought me things that I may use to please you, my lord"
"Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha. You always know what I want and what best ways to serve me, my jester. For your loyalty and undying service, I shall reward you. What is it that you would like? Name anything at all, and if it is within my power, it shall be yours without fail, and without question"
"My lord, you're to kind to me. This servant needs nothing of you. All I ask is that you enjoy yourself and continue to give me the honor of serving you"
"Hmmmm. Alright. I shall decide for myself, what gift I shall bestow upon you"
Play pal pen lowered his head even further to the ground
"Thank you kindly, my lord"
The voices made a slurping sound, and in the darkness echoed the sound of a glass cup being placed on a surface
"Now, for why I brought you here, Akia. Your champions have done well, they have pleased me in these games" the seductive voice said
"It pleases me to hear, my lord"
"Yes…Yes…A very good set of fighters. The best I've seen in a hundred's of years, since we started these death games. They are extremely compatible and talented for mere children…and that is why I wanted to ask of you"
"Yes, my lord?" Play pal pen asked as he lifted up his head
"Did you know of the boys, when you chose them?"
Play pal pen smiles and answers
"I wasn't to sure of it my lord. But after the first games, my suspicions were proven correct"
"Is that so? Then how do you intend to handle the matter, Akia?"
Play pal pen lowered his head once more
"Worry not my lord. I have someone taking care of it, at this exact moment"
"Zeh-he-he-he-he-he-he-he-he-he-he-he! Akia! As productive as ever. Always a step ahead of the problem. This, this is why you are in charge of that prison. I truly must reward you for this commendable work you've done"
"Thank you, my lord. But I truly desire nothing" Play pal insisted
"I understand your saying this to please me, but if you truly wish to please me, you would let me grant you this wish. I still intend to give you my own personal reward, this one will be a reward of your choosing. Now, rise and tell me your wish!"
Play pal stands upright and faces the darkness with a smile "Thank you for your generosity, my lord. Since were on the topic of wishes. There is one thing I desire"
"And what is it?" The seductive voice asks
Play pal smiles MEANCINGLY
[Back at The Dead Valley]
[Edward's hiding place in the valley]
A voice whispers to him in the darkness of the ruble he's hiding in
"You can't be asleep right now. not when your friends are fighting on the outside"
The voice brightens the darkened, man made cave, by turning into a small ball of light.
It moves towards Edward's ear and whispers softly
"It's time Ed. Time to wake up"
The light then fades from the cave. It becomes quiet. A minute passes with no response, but then, in the dark. Edwards blue eyes open and he says
"I'M…AWAKE"
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