Fiction:War of Ages/March of the Apocalypse/Descension/Chapters 18-34

Chapter 18: The Rambo Re-arrive!!!
As Captain Ramcard and Ramikku arrived at the Ninth Gate, they arrived afer Kamik-Shi is arrival because Ramcard and Ramikku had to return to Rambo Nation to recieve the V2 fleet.

Upon arriving, they saw a battle field littered with corpse, and Ramikku looked at Ramcard, with fear in her voice: "What happened here, where are our troops?". Ramcard looked around, and saw footprints of a massive creature, and so he knew, Kamik-Shi himself had appeared, as Draguros had hinted to him before he returned to Rambo Nation. He had to take the strongest of his warriors with him, to make a change and now he was to late. Ramikku looked to the gate, it was empty and she wanted to pass the gate, then she was blown aways and a large Xhodocto blocked the way.

"I saw you arriving, you're ships, even though they are V2 can still be seen from miles away" the demonic creature said, in a voice that sended chills at there spines. The Xhodocto then released his spiritual energy and Ramikku, still to young to withstand it fell uncouncios. The Demonic Xhodocto smiled, and advanced to Ramcard who managed to launch a phaser dead on the Xhodocto. The Xhodocto simply smiled and hit Ramcard and send him sprawling through the air. He hit the ground hard, to hard and Ramcard was on the brink of losing consciousness.

"Even though you might kill me" Ramcard said with a heavy voice, "The Rambo will never succumb to the Xhodocto".

The Xhodocto didn't even react, and lifted his arm and his sword, and Ramcard closed his eye, knowing this was the end. But when he heard a clash of swords, and Ramcard opened his eyes, a female creatures, with a large sword and wings, a magnificent helmet and blue in color, the color of hope and resolve stopped the sword of the Xhodocto. The Xhodocto looked surprised and took a few steps back.

"What are you?" the Xhodocto asked, with a whisper of curiosity and fear in his voice.

"I am the Judge of the Shrine, personal Lieutenant of the Rambo Ultimate God, and you will not kill these two Rambo, they are mine to protect, as my duties tell me" the mysterious figure replied, it seemed she was the Ancrevialicia, Rambo Legends of the Amazones of Dinoman82. The Judge then made a mysterious sign appear, and behind her a gigantic creature appeared and launched himself at the unfortunate Xhodocto.

Taken by surprise, the Xhodocto was hit very badly by the power of the summon, Ramgilmesh, and the Xhodocto tried to regain his foot. But before doing so, the Judge had already made her move, a window appeared behind him and lightning around him and the Xhodocto was hit by a combined attack of Ramgilmesh and the Judge and fell unconscious on the ground.

Ramcard looked at the Judge, and said: "Whom are you, and why those an Amazone appears before me? Am I tricked, or is it the last road of my life to the realms of the gods?".

The Judge turned around, although her face could not be seen, her eyes comforted Ramcard in some way, "Do not worry, I am here to aid you, send by Empress Ramashe and I have recently arrived. This summon Ramgilmesh is one of the few summons at my ability. Now we must hurry, Admiral Kilnok and Captain Votarah have already passed through the gate, and we are behind. If we want a change at survival, we have to leave now." Ramcard nodded, and took Ramikku at his back as she was still unconscious, he then followed the Judge and looked proudly at the summon, Ramgilmesh, was vanishing. Now he knew, the Rambo had another change, and were back in action!!!!

Behind them, the Judge turned back to the field before the gate, where a large fleet of Rambo and Ancientia Fleets were arriving and were passing over the massive gate. The many drop ships and shuttles, set a new force of ground soldiers to fight against the Xhodocto, and this time two Ancientia Soldiers and many Clone Troopers were with them.

Also many fighters were launched from Forrestal Class Carriers and the Rambo now prepare for the final battle. With the Judge of the Shrine as there beacon of hope, the Rambo advance through the Ninth Gate!!!

Chapter 19 - Kilnok's quest part 1
Another adventure by Wormulon.



After Kamik'Shi's great devastation, there was only a million allies left inside Inferno Realm. And since there are many empires, only a small fraction of elite DCP warriors and ships manned by skeleton crews were left. However, this did not discourage the DCP, as they knew that they had a very important to do - resurrect Master Kroc. This would be the DCP's last great struggle against the Xhodocto (except maybe the final battle).

Admiral Kilnok must complete his quest, it was his destiny. Admiral Horlin, Dr.Kenders and Bo Ramik accompanied him. They amassed nearly all (save for a few) of the DCP left in hell, a few hundred troops, vehicles and ships. Bo Ramik could feel the sword, it was within the walls of Sub-Necropolis. They gathered together, and then formed over the horizon. The danger of Kamik'Shi was ever present, however, Veo Path was keeping him busy. After a quick war speech, the DCP charged into battle, and spurred on by renewed will, they actually breached the city walls, they were the elite, they had survived until this far, despite being ridiculously outnumbered 100 to 1! However they knew that if Kilnok could not complete his quest in finding the sword, Master Kroc could never be resurrected, and the universe and everything in it, would die anyway...

Then a surprise, a shuttle carrying Emperor Wormulus II, Warlord Titanozor, Captain Jazzaroth and the DCP's greatest warriors and heroes beamed down to join the battle (the Emperor had brought reinforcements before the DCP reached the ninth circle, but they were unfortunately destroyed by Kamik'Shi, the Emperor survived using his psionic and elemental powers, only barely). Its was an epic battle, but soon losses began to pile up. Xhodocto who were slain, possessed the fallen troops, making the battle even more difficult. However, Admiral Kilnok and his fellow captains pushed their way through Sub-Necropolis. Kilnok arrived at a huge door, however, there was a sign, saying only one could pass through to see the sword, as a security feature, no more than one was aloud to pass through. Admiral Horlin requested that he would do it, but Kilnok declined, saying that his destiny pointed here. He took a deep breath, trying not to choke on ash and the sickening sweet smell of rising blood, and then, stepped through into the darkness...

To be continued in part 2.

Chapter 20- The Awakening
As the alliance made its way threw the Sub-Necropolis, a lone URC Raptor made its way carefully threw hells airspace, however because of its location, the pilot lost control of his aircraft and slammed into a large ancient wall.

Luckily he was not injured, but he was alone and in the worst place imaginable. He ventured behind the wall only to be attacked by demons! He destroyed them with ease as they were not Xhodocto, as he made his way up the long valley, he met a welcome sight, Kilnok, Votarah, Ramcard and Morobus were still alive, the pilot introduced himself as Helo Roslia, a cadet under Admiral Cretacea with a lot of combat experience. Kilnok was worried, this Helo was still only a young adult and will just get in the way. While they were of guard two Deathmarch warriors and several corrupted demons attacked! The lesser demons were easy to kill by these mighty captains, however the Xhodocto were a different matter. It took a long time to take both of them down. Suddenly Ramcard, Morobus and Roslia began to get an overwhelming sense of deja vu. Kilnok and Votarah began to grow suspicious, maybe these were more demons that they met earlier, but than they found a large structure with an ancient computer located near it.

Roslia was overcome with curiosity and went over to the computer. It suddenly activated, and a large booming voice called out Thank you my child! A huge being resembling a Capricornian appeared. It was over 50 feet tall and had an aura of warmth and kindness, a welcome feeling in this dark place. It was Apollo, the lord of the light of the Thirteenth Tribe!! He was imprisoned here by Kamik Shi billions of years ago for creating the Taldar but he had now returned and he will help the allies against his old foes...

Chapter 21-Vartekian intervension
(back at start of war.) The Vartekian fleet had began to advance there way through Xhodocto space. The crew felt frightened and brave at the same time. They all knew only a few if not none will return. It was quite until the entire fleet was rocked by an explosion. A Dark Portal opened up and fleets of Xhodocto ships came to meet them. The Vartekian Captain Votarah had teleported from his station in the intergalactic war so they also sent Saphiria. Saphiria was bright and incredibly intelligent. She trained along side Votarah for many years. She thought about those years in war. It kept her relaxed and calm, But even those thought could not keep her calm as a Xhodocto ship smashed into the "Chimerumbra". She felt herself hurl into the wall. The Force knocking her unconscious as her ship spun toward the nearby planet. This is where her story begins.

Saphiria awoke she was in a dark metallic room. She stumbled through the room into a long hallway. "A Ships bridge?" she began to walk to the other end. There was an eery red light ahead. There was a lot of damage on the ship in fact it had ripped in half. but, She didn't notice until she stepped outside and looked behind her. the Ship's crater resembled that of a crater and the heap of rubble from the ship reminded her of a mountain. The thought chilled her. "How long... have I been asleep." To her surprise a being behind her answered. "You have been here since the descension war began!" Saphiria walked toward the being. It was a Vartekian. "Who are you?" The Vartekian grinned as his voice became low and resembled that of a Xhodocto."Hahahahaaa! This being died when your ship crashed... I merely possessed his body. Saphiria realized this and drew her blade."You are a fool... a mortal blade cannot hurt me." Saphiria thought about this. "it is said the eyes are a window to the soul. Saphiria whipped her blade into the eyes of the Xhodocto. "Hisssssssssssssss!!!" It shrieked as it flung back. Out of it's eyes Saphiria watched in horror as the dust from around them started to cover the body and form the shape of a Xhodocto. "Mortal! I shall kill you for that!" Saphiria ducked as a wave of demonic energy passed over her head. When it hit the ground it created an explosion hurling her up and landing her on her back. The Xhodocto began to engage her flinging bolt of Demoinc energy. "Riahhhhhhh!" she cried as she swiftly drove her blade through him. "The Xhodocto seemed surprised. "That should have shattered!" he hissed as his soul began to drain into the sword. Saphiria held the sword. It was burning hot and glowing. She watched as letters appeared to engrave themselves in it. She recognized it instantly. "This is the sword I recovered from an ancient destroyed monument she muttered. It was the only thing that had not been destroyed." She looked ahead of her. In this distance she could see explosions. "Looks like I have a bit of a walk..."

Chapter 22-Separation
This was also an adventure by FalcoPunch.

When Kamik'Shi attacked the legions (in Chapter 17) Cycklos was directly hit by one of Kamik'Shi's attacks. But Cycklos was protected by an unknown force, given to him by the Flame when he ascended. But the blast was enough to throw him from the legions, separating him from the allies.

Cycklos roamed around Hell, looking for and signs of life other than Xhodocto. While searching, a pillar of smoke coukd be seen in the distance, making his hopes fly. Upon investigation, he found an SE-Fiamma, an SR cruiser, and a group of soldiers who were sucked into the same portal to Hell as he was. While talking to the Kyran Commander of the squad, Cycklos felt that he could trust the soldiers. Suddenly, a few Xhodocto attacked the group. They were defeated by the soldiers, and the Kyran realized that the Xhodocto knew were they were. Then a new group of Xhodocto attacked, this one over twice the size of the group of SR soldiers and Cycklos. The Xhodocto Commander taunted Cycklos, but the Flame suddenly appeared and killed the Xhodocto squad. The Flame gave Cycklos a sword, called the Scorching Scimitar, and told him that it could only be used once a millenia, and that after Cycklos used it once, it would disappear until another millenia. The Flame disappeared, and Cycklos talked to the Kyran. While talking, the Kyran noticed an allied ship in the distance.

Chapter 23 - Kilnok's quest part 2
Admiral Kilnok entered the building, Bo Ramik just before had given him an empowered crystal, and Kilnok soon found use for it. He swung the door shut behind him, the sound reverberated around the hall way he was in. He walked down the hall way, until he was stopped by a shield composed of demonic energy, however, Bo Ramik's crystal came in handy in penetrating the wall. It wasn't long before Kilnok arrived in a large room, glowing with demonic energy. In the center was the IIambil Katarn, its blade gleaming in the light. Before Admiral Kilnok picked it up, he thought to himself, hang on a minute, this is too easy! And then, he saw the shadow of an Ascended Xhodocto. The Xhodocto said what was no point in many security features, if there is an ascended Xhodocto guarding the IIambil Katarn. He was just about to strike when a loud "Stop" was heard from behind, even the Xhodocto was surprised. It was Kez'Ksha, the human guru who had been visiting Kilnok throughout his ordeal in hell. The Xhodocto laughed at the human, saying he too old and withered to fight, and that he should go back to his Library. But Kez'Ksha didn't budge. He said he had thousands of years of knowledge and all that time he had mastered elemental, psionic and demonic energies, enough for him to achieve enlightenment. The Xhodocto was soon extinguished (but not killed, Kez'Ksha said that since he was already on another plane of existence, he could not die, but a mortal couldn't comprehend what had happend to him).

But then, the old human had an important message for Kilnok, that they would never see each other again. Kilnok asked why, and the Kez'Ksha revealed that as soon as he gave the sword to Master Kroc, their bodies would be swapped. Kilnok would not be killed, but he would be doomed to walk the Nether-plane for ever, a plane of duality, of positive and negative, a meta-physical world (neither a dimension or a universe) where Master Kroc existed now. Kez'Ksa had never told Kilnok before, in fear that Kilnok would decline, and the then Kamik'Shi could never be defeated. He also said that his life purpose was to help save Kilnok from the Ascended Xhodocto, so Kilnok could complete his destiny in resurrecting Kroc and now he must do his job. Kez'Ksha said he would have done it himself, but if he ever left Inferno Realm he would cease to exist. After a minute to contemplate, Kilnok agreed, and as soon as he touched the sword, he was transported to the Nether-plane. It wasn't long before he found Master Kroc (he was transported to Kroc's vicinity by the sword). Neverplane was a strange and lonely existence, eternal and infinite. Kilnok handed the sword to Kroc, who realized that Kilnok would be swapped into this world. Kroc was very sorry, but soon he had to leave. A portal appeared, and Master Kroc passed through, as soon as he did, the portal collapsed, and Kilnok was left alone...

Meanwhile, Master Kroc left the building and to the horror of the other DCP captains and surviving warriors, Kilnok was not with him. Master Kroc explained later that Kilnok was not dead, but inhabits Nether-Plane in a state between life and death. However, although Kilnok was now imprisoned and there was great sadness, there is now hope for everyone, Master Kroc, a warrior, one of the greatest of all had returned, and now there is a greater chance of defeating the Kamik'Shi with the sword.

Chapter 24 - The Salsetthe Finally Enter the War
Above the Necropolis, 4,000 Salsetthe ships dropped out of warp and switched to the "normal" cloak and shield combination, instead of the interphase cloak that they use while at warp or in non-combat situations. Some of the ships went into orbit above where all of the fighting was taking place and started to fire at Xhodocto troops on the surface, injuring many of them, and killing some, thanks to scans they had taken of the Xhodocto whenever they contacted them. Around one thousand Salsetthe beamed down to where all of the fighting was going on, providing medical treatment for some of the wounded, and extra firepower for those engaged in combat. Some Salsetthe Fighters entered what was considered to be the atmosphere of the plane and opened fire on the Xhodocto.

Chapter 25 - Izalga
Izalga, the rogue Lequian, stood upon the rocky landscape of Hell. He and his crew were also drawn into the inferno. Unlike everyone else, he and his crew hung back at Limbo, to avoid any unwanted demon buisness. He and his crew, along with many Xeox drones, walked the landscape, just waiting for the whole war to be over with.

While striding the boiling wasteland, Izalga saw an old friend. Ingcos. However, Ingcos was more powerful than he now, as Ingcos has recently ascended. Izalga thought about the two's power: Izalga had Mystic, Gyronic and Dark Gyronic, while Ingcos had a lot of Mystic, along with about a million allies. Izalga kept his distance, he left to the east as Ingcos went north. As Izalga travelled, he encountered some relatives. More Lequians, but those who have been absorbed by demonic energy. Izalga knew that he would be one of these on day. Izalga fired blots of Mystic energy at the Daema-Lequians. It didn't do much, it merely made the Daema-Lequians dizzy. Izalga then obliterated them with a blast of Gyronic. These were not the only creatures he would encounter.

Continuig to travel east, Izalga noticed how little souls lived at this part. None would go here, as he found out. He was hit across the face by a fearsome claw. He looked up, to see two Nasturr'ex, and Xhodocto Eighth Form. Izalga disorientated the Nasstur'ex with his Mystic energy. Izalga's crew then killed them. The XHodocto swiped Izalga again, sending him flying. Izalga fired his Mystic powers at the Xhodocto. It twitched when it hit him, but nothing else. It walked toward Izalga, who fired Gryronic from one hand, Dark Gyronic from the other, and Mystic from his forehead. The Xhodocto was hit with the full blast. Izalga continued the attack for a minute, when he stopped. The Xhodocto rose agian, this time as a Ninth Form Inferno Spirit. Izalga hands and head glowed with all three energies, with a want another go? look. The Xhodocto gave Izalga the I'll be back glare, and dissapeared.

Chapter 26- Separation Part 2
This was also an adventure by FalcoPunch.

After seeing the allied starships in the distance from part 1, Cycklos led his team of Sylit Republic soldiers through Hell, killing demons and other foul creatures. Eventually, his group came upon the starships, which belonged to two Ursian troops, who had entered Hell to fight. After a battle with Xhodocto, the Ursian commander and Cycklos decided to take their starships through Hell to find the allies, but the ships were then destroyed by another Xhodocto attack, but this time with more Xhodocto. After the battle, the Flame appeared and told Cycklos that he was giving him a way to get to the allies. The Flame disappeared, and where he had been standing had become a huge portal, and Cycklos entered, with his small army.

Chapter 27 - The Return of Verezuon


At the instant of Kroc's resurrection, a chill ran through Kamik'Shi. A cold chill. At this point, Kamik'Shi knew Kroc had been resurrected, but something worse had happened than that. A power that he had not experienced for many years had returned to his senses. The skies of Hell turned from a red to a somewhat eerie blue. The winds picked up as well, lightning striking the ground, and where the lightning struck, emerged life. An old power was returning to the universe. And Kamik'Shi knew what power this was of - one he once destroyed, but at a cost of his own existence. And also at this instant, he knew that this power was the same power that ran through Kroc's newly resurrected body - it was Verezuon.

A ball of energy fabricated in the sky, in front of Kroc and his allies. As a beam of the energy hit the ground, the environment turned from a near inhospitable, to a ice-cold land, covered in blue crystals. A blinding light, and then, a being emerged from the ball of energy. It was Verezuon. Some of the DCP legions readied their weapons.

"Who are you?", said Jazzaroth.

"Hail, mortals! For many years I had existed between life and death. But now I return to existence, powerful and ready to take vengeance! For I was defeated by Kamik'Shi, and had banished him, and he had banished me. But I emerged victorious, as life returned to this universe! At the point of the resurrection of Kroc, his life meant the meaning of my return. For I, am Verezuon, mortals. Supreme Entity of Life!"

"Why now do you choose to return?", said Kroc.

"I was too weak...I was too powerless to return."

"So, how did you live?"

"Your sword, Kroc. At the time of its creation, I imbued it with my own essence. A part of me survived as within your sword and I have been dormant within it. Now life returned to you, life returned to me. And now life has returned to me, life shall return to this universe."

The skies returned to normal, but there were gaps within the sky, a mix of gold and blue. The Xhodocto's power was fading.

"Come," said Verezuon. "Let us march to our victory. I tell you, mortals. All who have been subject to the wrath of the Xhodocto shall be saved, and return!"

Chapter 28 - Life in Nether-Plane
After Master Kroc left through the portal, it vanished out of existence. There was a sombering feeling that began to creep over Kilnok. An eternity, stuck between positive and negative, not quite alive, not quite dead. Nether-Plane is usually a peaceful place, which meditators can just about feel and relax with, but actually stuck there, its a different story. All Kilnok had to entertain himself, was his datapad, which acts like a huge library or archive of the universe he once lived in, and fought for - "fought for, fought for this". It hit him then. But, Kilnok then thought to exist in the now. He did, for what seemed like year after year, for so long that he even forgot his name, the War of Ages, except for a few fragmented memories and a drive to continue on a journey. He never had to eat, sleep or drink, as he was in a state between life and death - a ghost basically. Then one day, he saw a light, he was scared, he had never seen anything other than himself. There was an entity, who called himself, no, herself the Librarian. As soon as she started talking, memories flooded in, and soon his memory was restored. She was a goddess of the Thirteenth Tribe, and told Kilnok, because of his act of great bravery and selflessness, a rare property among mortals, he would be allowed to leave the plane. He asked her how much time had past, which seemed like millenia, however, the Librarian told him that although he felt time, it was an illusion, space and time, matter and energy was just formed by his brain to make sense of something a mortal could not comprehend fully. He asked why Master Kroc hadn't been resurrected, but her reply was that he was killed in battle. A portal opened nearby, and they stepped through.

On the other side, Kilnok found himself in a beautiful blue land covered in dazzling fog with forests of glittering crystals. He recorgnised it from a depiction of IIuvi realm. But Kilnok said no one was allowed entrance. The Librarian replied the the Sage The Valader had granted him access for saving Master Kroc, and ultimately, saving even the other gods from Kamik'Shi. Most gods, don't interfere with the interests in lesser mortals, but for some, this isn't enough, those like Kamik'Shi, must force worship and pain, giving them more power. However, the omnipresent gods saw Kilnok while he was a young captain, who had great promise, so they decided his future would be important. After Kilnok said thank you to the Sage, he ascended, with a strange green glow and mist, but sadly, if he ever wanted leave the realms of the gods, he would descend back to normal. Kilnok decided after his ordeal in the War of Ages and Nether-plane, he would live among the gods - but only for a while,as a holiday almost, but he would return as a mortal to his people, to help lead them once more. The Sage said this was also very good, but he would lose his powers, Kilnok replied "You don't need powers to be a hero". Kilnok may return for the final moments of the war, to lead the DCP to victory with the allies (if they do)...

Chapter 29- The Darker Evil
The Xhodocto and Kamik'Shi were destroying hope and heroes across the Omniverse. As many great gods went down, things only looked worse when the allies heard a voice...

"You WILL be defeated! Kamik'Shi is the supreme god!" Suddenly a horde of Traffphyds appeared, led by Zargoth who called out to the allies.

"Darkness is stronger than Light, and always has been! Why do you think there is far more nothing in reality than something? Why do you think there is so much empty space? Why are there quadrillions of miles between galaxies, 'ey? Because darkness is stronger than light!" At that moment, Zargoth let out a burst of Dark Gyronic, scaring even Master Kroc. "Now, DIE!"

With the Traffphyds in combat, there was only one hope to save the allies, as no one could combat their time manipulation...

Chapter 30- Conquest, Part 1
In the realm of the Xhodocto, a figure stumbled across the Ninth Circle. It could barely stand, and its movements were weak, as if it had no strength at all. Many times the creature fell, but it rose again each time. Four arms hung limply at its sides, and it had the look of one who had known great pain.

Thus did Chief Ambassador Carillion of the Gjigantrox Interstellar Empire make his way toward the Allied camp within the Ninth Circle. He had escaped from his imprisonment by the Xhodocto, and he had valuable information that the Allies needed to hear.

After many hours, Carillion reached the Allies. He was immediately let into the camp, and was escorted quickly to the gathered leaders of the Allied empires.

“My friends,” he addressed the others, his voice shaking, ''“I have returned from horrors too terrible to mention. What I experienced at the hands of the Xhodocto…”'' Here he trailed off. ''“I shall not speak of it. But there are others still there. Many of our soldiers remain in Xhodocto captivity. We must rescue them. They cannot be kept there a moment longer!”''

“But how can we rescue them?” asked one leader, a Ravenrii.

“There is a way in," Carillion replied. “A tunnel, on a sheer cliff face. The Xhodocto call it Sorel Kamik. It is not heavily guarded. But there is a forcefield that blocks the way in. Still, this is where I escaped.”

“How?” was again the question.

''“The forcefield cycles every six hours. At those times, the field is down for one second. By crawling along the tunnel ceiling, I was able to slip past the guards. When the field cycled, I leapt through the open area it left and fled.”''

“But how do you propose that we slip a rescue team past the field in one second without being detected?” asked another leader.

''“I will go through the field first, when it cycles. Once through, I will destroy the two Xhodocto guards and use their key to shut down the field. Our troops can then charge through and free the prisoners.”''

“But surely the Xhodocto will know that the field is down?”

“Yes,” said Carillion. “But they will not get troops there in time to stop us.”

“This is a risky plan,” said a Capricornian. “But we must free our soldiers.”

A vote was called, and the prison break was approved. The leaders began their in-depth planning. Then Carillion collapsed from exhaustion, and fell into a deep sleep, from which he was woken nine hours later.

Shortly after Carillion awoke, the Allies began their attack. Using troop transport vehicles, they carried soldiers up to Sorel Kamik. The tunnel was long, but narrow, so the troops walked in three lines through the darkness. When they reached the last bend in the tunnel before the forcefield, they halted. Only Carillion went ahead, crawling with his four arms on the tunnel’s ceiling. When he reached the field, he halted.

According to his chrono, he had but minutes to wait until the field cycled. As those minutes ticked by, he thought back on his life, wondering if it would end with this mission. He thought of his parents, living happily back on Scarolinos. He thought of his sister, studying biology on Jovar Empire worlds, and of his brother, out fighting the Xhodocto in the normal universe. His thoughts then strayed to his wife, and his dead son, Aerlon, murdered by the traitor Morphos. This lit the fires of rage in Carillion’s heart. The Xhodocto had done this, had killed his son and had caused him this pain. But Carillion gained strength from the rage, using it to prepare him for the battle to come. He smiled, a twisted, ruthless smile. He would make them pay.

Then, the shield cycled, and Carillion was through. The two Xhodocto guards never knew what hit them. Carillion had his blasters out when he hit the ground, and he fired two bolts into each Xhodocto’s evil face. The demons fell back, screeching. Carillion drew his sword then, and he sliced both Xhodocto into pieces.

He took the forcefield key from one of the guards, and he deactivated the barrier. The troops charged through.

They were in.

The assault force met resistance even before they reached the tunnel’s end. The Xhodocto, noticing that the forcefield was down, had dispatched troops to investigate. When the assault force collided with them, the battle broke out. The Xhodocto were outnumbered, and the Allies quickly charged through their ranks, subduing the demons in little time.

The Allies reached the tunnel’s end soon afterwards. Once there, the troops leapt down towards the buildings far below. Each trooper had been equipped with a jet pack, and the descent was quick and easy. Once they were on the ground, though, the true battle erupted.

The fighting was horrific. Beings were shot, blasted and thrown through the air. Xhodocto were torn limb from limb, or blown to shreds. The resistance to the Allied attack was strong, but the Xhodocto were eventually pushed back to the prison area, where many Allied troops were held and tormented.

Here the battle began to turn in earnest. Seeing their comrades in such great pain gave the Allies even more motivation to fight, and in their anger they became deadlier. They also turned many torture devices against the Xhodocto, further aiding the assault. Soon, the prisoners were freed.

Chapter 31- Conquest, Part 2
Now the Allies were faced with a decision: Should they press forward into the Xhodocto stronghold, or fall back, their mission accomplished?

The leaders who had led the assault gathered behind their troops in one of the prison areas. There, they discussed what actions they should take.

“We must press forward!” Carillion said. “We may never have an opportunity like this again!”

“But if our assault fails, we may not recover from the losses,” said one leader.

''“We have to take that risk! We cannot allow the terror that is the Xhodocto to continue to exist!”'' Carillion replied heatedly.

“I wonder, Chief Ambassador,” replied the leader who had spoken, “if you are allowing your vendetta against the Xhodocto to influence your-”

Carillion grabbed the leader by the neck and launched him across the planning table. He flew through several tactical holograms and slammed into the wall on the other side of the room.

“Regardless of my feelings toward the Xhodocto,” Carillion hissed, ''“Continuing the assault is the best choice. Now, are we all in accord?”''

The others stared at Carillion in shock. Never had they seen such anger on the face of the Chief Ambassador. Still, they were in accord. The attack would continue.

As the battle progressed, more and more ships joined the fight. The Allies had not brought in ships, because of the small size of Sorel Kamik, but the ground attack had sufficiently distracted the Xhodocto to allow for a large number of ships to enter the stronghold. Now, the aerial combat was in full swing.

As the leaders returned to the battle, Carillion was stopped by a Gjigantrox officer.

“Sir,” he said, ''“The reinforcements have arrived, sir. And they’ve brought your starfighter. The Admiral said you might want to use it.”''

Carillion grinned. ''“Tell the Admiral that he is absolutely right. It’s been too long since I flew the Ashes.”''

Carillion was quickly led to a shuttle, which transported him to a capital ship of the Gjigantrox Interstellar Empire fleet. Once there, he entered the ship’s hangar bay and found his personal starfighter, the Ashes, named after his home city back on Scarolinos. He popped open the cockpit and sat down, powering up the engines. Then the fighter lifted off, and flew out to join the fray.

Carillion quickly joined up with another Gjigantrox squad, Theta Squadron. He took the point position, and guided the squadron toward some nearby Xhodocto fighters. As he approached the lead ship, he locked onto it with the Ashes’ blasters. Then, he opened fire. The Xhodocto fighter took several bolts straight to the cockpit. Its shields flickered, then failed. Carillion launched a torpedo toward the Xhodocto, and the enemy fighter’s engines erupted in flames. The ship spun, then exploded.

The rest of the squadron had not fared so well. Three of the eight other ships were gone, and the Xhodocto had lost only Carillion’s kill. The six remaining members of Theta Squadron circled around for another run.

“Ready the bombs,” Carillion ordered. “We’re going Over the Top this time.”

Over the Top. An old Gjigantrox fighter trick, in which a squadron approaches an enemy squadron, heading on a direct intercept course. At the last second, the Gjigantrox fighters pull up, dropping a bomb right on top of the enemy fighter.

Carillion executed it to perfection. The demon fighter beneath him was decimated, in a blast that rattled the Ashes and shook Carillion in his seat. The rest of Theta Squadron was also quite successful with the maneuver, taking out five enemy ships. Now only two Xhodocto remained, and they were easily dispatched.

Turning about, Carillion glanced around him, taking in a full view of the battle. The Allied ships were pressing forward, and the Xhodocto were falling back. The attack was progressing well, incredibly well. Carillion wondered if, finally, the Xhodocto would be defeated. Peace could finally be restored to the Gjigantrox Interstellar Empire, and to all the universe. He hoped.

Chapter 32- The last Taldar
The last 10 Taldar led by Volzara walked through a par of Sub-Necropolis. Despite the now-blue sky and cooler temperatures, Inferno Realm was still not a nice place to be in. Allies lied dead all other the path as they walked along, some of them starting to get revived by Xhodocto souls trying to possess them. However, soon they stopped. There was still hope for the Taldar, they were "saved" in quantum probability space, as a state where they still existed (the quantum world has many multiple outcomes all at once). She used her impressive Taldar technology to fold through the 6th dimension and "unlock" the Taldar. However, they were ambushed by the Traffphyd's. In an epic battle, the Traffphyd's retreated and did an emergency temporal shift, but all ten Taldar were killed. Volzara was the only one remaining. She continued to unlock the Taldar in the other quantum state.

But just before the Traffphyd's were defeated they tortured Zargoth...

"Zargoth! it is finally time."

"Time for what?" Zargoth said.

"It is time for you to become one of us."

"WHAT?! I created you to rule you not to become you!"

"No.... you shall not stay as a Taldar. You must become one of us. We are superior."

"I refuse! I rule you, I shall destroy you if you make me!"

"Tough luck. If you refuse, look at this. Dark Gyronic. Mixed with Demonic Energy. Deadly to the point where it could kill you..."

"ARRGHH!! You shall NOT make me a Traffphyd!"

"Oh we shall. We'll send it through your body. Oh, and furthermore, these blades? Watch as they pierce your skin..."

It didn't take long for Zargoth to have suffered the pain too much.

"You... you win. I give in. Make me a Traffphyd."

"Very well..."

Zargoth became the first High Traffphyd, and fought Volzara. With the taldar keeping the tarffphyds busy- although Volzara wouldn't last too much longer- it looked like dark things were to come.. the best hope was for Master Kroc to destroy Kamik'Shi as soon as possible.

Chapter 33 - Kilnok returns and fresh reinforcements
Everything was perfect, too perfect, and too easy. For a man of the military and space forces, who is used to fighting and unexpected turns of events, despite the paradise, Kilnok felt a growing sense of boredom and guilt. He had the power to go back the DCP, and fight on the front line, so why was he here, in luxury, while his troops below die and suffer? He should fight with them. As Kilnok sat with the gods, the Librarian sensed feelings. He told them, he had to return, the entities around him said he could, but he would lose his powers. He would be a mortal once more, and now he has fulfilled his purpose, they will no longer have anything to do with him. But the Librarian understood the most. In a final act with his power, he calmed the effects around the rips in the universe leading to Inferno Realm, and he watched as thousands of new DCP ships travel through. He then thanked all the gods and descended. There was a huge light, and then blackness. He got a growing sense of horror that he was back in Nether-Realm, but there was no white light to accompany the darkness. Then, he woke up. He was aboard his ship, the Star Sailor. He tried using his powers, but to no avail, they have vanished. He swallowed hard, he did like them. Already he was forgetting what the realm of the gods was like, and he quickly scribbled down some notes and downloaded the memories onto a databank. He them checked his onboard comuter, where was he? Ah, where he had parked his ship, near where the whole quest started. He rammed up the engines, scanned for demons or sabotage in the ships systems and to his relief nothing was out of the ordinary. Finally, he set course for the nearest DCP outpost...

His troops were having their rations as a meal, they barely got to eat, the Salsetthe supplies were helping, but the replicators were malfunctioning. There was thundering rain (as Inferno Realm was altering), and Kilnok walked through the tent as a shadowy figure. Guards rushed to stop him, and then recorgnised his face. The guards then scanned him, in case he was a Xhodocto. When they discovered he was Kilnok there was obviously much celebration. The troops have now been given new hope and will. A few hours later the DCP reinforcements arrived, the war was starting to look good for the allies...

Chapter 34 - Activities of the Nanohorde
When the portals to Inferno Realm opened, most of the Nanohorde that was released back into the universe by Tricarion went flooding through, they could consume everything, all but the most demonic of regions, but now that power has dimished. As the empires waged war against the Xhodocto, neither noticed the greyness that started to rot and consume everything, almost everything. The Nanohorde started assimilating Xhodocto technology, making them even greater in power. Even mighty Inferno Realm, was being converted into Nanohorde particles. When the allies finally noticed, there was a sense of vengeance, their universe had bitten back with its own terror! However, the Nanohorde started assimilating Xhodocto technology, making them even greater in power, making them even more of a dangerous threat to the universe as well.