Fiction:Second Borealis Galactic War/Original/Wrath of Gods/Changing History/Final Battle

"I don't destroy things unless I have to. And in this case, the most productive and simple outcome involved the consumption of this galaxy."

This is the final battle of the.

One Final Meeting
The PCA, in several shuttles, boarded the Iron Fist. As they arrived on board, they were escorted by guards. None of the members said a word. They knew what had to be done, and they knew what they were up against. As they went there, many of them started to reflect on their past. Notably, Baptarion was not present. Nu was wondering as to what they were going to do after this battle, often making gestures as if he were about to speak then stopped afterwards. Arkarixus began to reflect on his past. He thought back to the Grox Wars, and couldn't help comparing them to the things he'd seen. He thought of the people he'd lost. Of his friends. Of Regnatus...and of the many mistakes he'd made. The things he wished he'd done differently. The times in which he'd been too much of a coward, or too arrogant. Anything to put his mind off what was about to happen.

Tyraz Breek, scarred and severely injured, was barely managing to hold himself together. His body was absolutely ruined, he was at a severe disadvantage. However, still gripped in his hand was his Firesword. He panted heavily, painfully. He began to reflect on what he had done, he felt like an emberassment to his former allies. At the sight of him, most of the group narrowed their eyes. Xerkea growled at him, but refused to say anything, and Arkarixus looked down upon him. In his eyes, Tyraz had no honour. They carried on walking, the same awkward silence. Xerkea began to reflect, too. She reflected on her times with the Special Forces. On her achievements...but how they'd failed. No. Don't think about that. Just remember what else had happened. She couldn't put her losses out of her head. Yogtam's sacrifice for her. Her defeat so suddenly. How she'd lost to that Falrik Zaarkhun...she was ready. Venoriel simply led a small squad of Dei'ar troopers, completely indifferent to the events around her. She had been in Hell, after all, so what could this Zargoth offer to her?

Vekaron himself reflected. There were so many more questions he had. So many things unanswered, and so many things he hadn't done. And the BCN had taken all that away from him. Everything he'd worked for... They arrived at the command bridge of the Iron Fist. The BCN leaders were there, with Gol'thabex. Sarec stood with Hachi close to him on the bridge, away from both groups. Volim turned to them.

Volim - ''Well. Welcome, once more, to the Iron Fist.'' Hachi - Volim... Sollow - You are very privileged to be here...VERY privileged... Venoriel - Greetings, emperor. Torrent - ''Heh. Where's your cyborg rat, Vekaron?'' Vekaron - ''...He left us. Apparently the Collective is gonna do an exodus frm the galaxy. Not that I blame them.'' Torrent - ''Hah. No friends left for you, man.''

Sollow licked his lips, and looked ready to murder everyone, rather than fight with them. Sarec rested his hands on Hachi's shoulders.

Kralgon Emperor - ''Just fucking hurry up. We want to fight Zargoth, not you.'' Tyraz - I assume...gah, I assume I do not need to brief you in...eugh, in what we're doing today. Volim - ''What's with the attitude? I don't want to fight you. We're all on the same side here.'' Kralgon Emperor - ''Yeah, right! NICE ONE! YOU'LL BETRAY US LIKE YOU DID BEFORE, ASSHOLE!'' Nu - ''Oh I wouldn't mind fighting the rest of you though. I'm getting SICK AND TIRED OF WAITING AROUND.'' Tau - ''For once, Nu has a point. What are we waiting for?'' Falrik Zaarkhun - Ahem...Nu has a point... Hachi - Sarec...I don't want to fight...I'm scared. Sarec - ''Be brave Hachi. Rememebr you will always have me.'' Volim - ''Hey, you did blow my Zí-Jittorám up. You guys own me one. Now, Zarkhun, mind detailing the plan?'' Nu - ''Heh. That guy was fun...Although he did blow my hands off.''

Zaarkhun nodded, and signalled for silence. He then displayed a projection, soon as everyone was quiet. It was of Zargoth's realm. Venoriel remained unimpressed.

Nu - Looks shit. Tau - I really think you have no clue what you're looking at, do you? Nu - ...Nope. Eta - For the love of Dal'nyur above...Just get this over with. Venoriel - Hell was like that before we froze it over. Falrik Zaarkhun - ''This is his realm. Notice how it's empty? That's because I sent Zargoth and Kolossus on a wild goose chase. I've used the Orb to create several fake shards, and spread them around multiple different timelines. This technique is one that is used to eventually create a huge temporal rift that can be taken advantage of, and Zargoth will assume I'm going for that technique. Of course, he doesn't know that I've merged all the shards into the Orb.'' Tyraz - So what do we do with all that empty space? Tau - So this temporal rift...What does that mean for us? Genrai Nal - ''For many years, Zaarkhun has been working on a temporal weapon. Roshisiz helped him, as Zaarkhun stole many of Roshisiz' equipment...including that which can be used to take over UNO's system.'' Kralgon Emperor - So THAT'S how you took us over! Falrik Zaarkhuin - ''Yes, and the Orb was the component I was missing. However, it still isn't charged up enough to blow up Zargoth's realm, which is my plan. To do that, we'll need another power source...the. Tuolog, Sarec, you'll come in handy. We'll need you to lure the Baby in.'' Sarec - Understood.

In the meantime, Tuolog explained to the group who did not yet know who the Baby Taldar was.

Nu - So basically you're going to put us in a space between spaces, and...uh...so on and so forth? Zeta - ''...So on and so forth? It sounds like you're putting us into something extremely dangerous.'' Falrik Zaarkhun - ''The weapon is first used to create a temporal rift to Zargoth's realm. And next to get inside Zargoth's realm and blow the realm up, thus destroying Zargoth.'' Tau - Blowing up a realm...wouldn't that like...really piss off the Ralza? Falrik Zaarkhun - ''Of course. As well as destroy them.'' Nu - ''Or worse.  Upsilon - So, Zargoth gets destroyed along with his realm. Sounds good so far. But my problem...how do we get out?'' ??? - Predictable, to say the least.

Zaarkhun was shocked. He looked around, before he could answer Upsilon's question.

Falrik Zaarkhun - Kolossus...

Kolossus appeared outside of the ship, frowning at the group. He wrapped his tail across the spaceship and gripped his claws on the ship's hull. Sarec gently pulled Hachi closer to him.

Tyraz - ...Bastard! Kolossus - ''Is this your genius plan? Is this how you want to outsmart us? What are you trying to do? Make me laugh?'' Nu - Don't make me get Angazhar on your demonic --

Nu had his jaw clenched shut by Tau, and Hachi gulped at Kolossus' image and he began to squeak.

Tau - If you want to die, just say so. Falrik Zaarkhun - Kolossus, please, the only one making anyone laugh is you...underestimating us so much! Hachi - ''I don't wanna fight. I don't wanna fight anymore...Please, I don't wanna die...'' Zeta - ''Relax, human. Just one more apocalypse till it's all over.'' Kolossus - You mortal scum need a little attitude adjustment! Sollow - I agree with Kolossus... Kolossus - ''You too, you mishaped machine. You are on an even lower level than the mortals.'' Tyraz - You need a reality check, Kolossus! Nu - ''That's HALF-MORTAL scum. ...What? We're not technically mortal...are we?''

Sarec closed his eyes, his energies gradually soothed Hachi.

Tyraz - ''It is far too late for you to do anything about us! I shall personally tear you apart!'' Kolossus - ''This is hilarious. After the curb-stomp you received from the human? Look at you, mister one-armed, you are barely together at all. Now, I'd love to stay and chat, but I've got to take out a few more of your shards. Well, have fun being decimated! I also don't predict a single one of you coming out alive...thinking you can take on Zargoth like this...''

Kolosuss laughed, and disappeared. When he was gonem Zaarkhun burst out laughingm cleared his throat and held up the Orb.

Falrik Zaarkhun - ''The Orb's made a few twists to what I say. I've made Kolossus think that I'm going for the plan of alligning multiple shards spread out to cause the temporal rift.'' Genrai Nal - ''So, he still does not know they are decoy? Ah, brilliant.'' Falrik Zaarkhun - There are 70 shards which are well hidden.

Genrai Nal cleared his throat, having something to say.

Genrai Nal - ''We should seriously pause for a second. I'd like to remind all of you what we're up against. Do you realise how powerful Zargoth is?''

Sarec raised his hand.

Tau - ''I've had a few insiders. All I gotta say is keep our heads down.'' Genrai Nal - ''Zargoth is the master of time. He has power far beyond any of our comprehension. We are all so eager to fight him as a mess like this, but really, we are unprepared. We are just a ragatg group of people unwilling to fight. We are willing to put an end to all this, all this that has happened since the start of the Borealis War...yet none of us is truly ready for combat.'' Nu - ''Times like this where Kithworto would be really useful. But nooo. He's gotta be all spiritual and meditate in some god-forsaken reality thing. Bleh.'' Genrai Nal - ''The only way we are going to stop this is if we fight together. And to do that, we have to be willing to fight.'' Nu - ''Haven't you been listening to me? I'm tired of waiting.'' Genrai Nal - That attitude, Nu, is exactly why we will lose this battle. Nu - ''Eh? Why we're going to lose? Why don't I just throw you out of the airlock right now?'' Hachi - I-I'm not willing...I don't want to die!

Sarec lowered himself to Hachi's ear and whispered.

Hachi - Don't worry, I will do waht I can to protect you. Tyraz - ''You DARE display that attitude, mammal! After what you did to me, I WON'T allow you to run scared!'' Genrai Nal - ''I would like to remind you all where you have been. I have reminded you where you are going. But now, we need to have a reason to fight together. On one team. As warriors. I know, every one of you hates each other's guts. But there must be a reason why we still respect each other...even slightly.''

Genrai Nal waited, as there was an awkward silence.

Nu - ''My reason? Cause I like you all. There, I said it. Shut it.''

Most of the group stood astounded at what Nu just said.

Tau - Riiiight. Genrai Nal - ''You see? There is reason to fight.'' Vekaron - ''Those are noble words, Genrai. Again, I would remind you that I consider you a worthy soldier.'' Genrai Nal - ''I can say the same for yourself, Vekaron. Your people have indeed achieved great things. You have come so far, and you have kept on fighting right until the very end...you have shown many noble qualities. And those noble qualities alone can win us this battle.'' Sarec - ''My reason is that despite the recent circumstances of my life, I know that mortals can achieve great things We founded empires, our lives are a constant struggle of survival. Galaxies shift and change by our hands. Mortals are not useless, together they are one of the greatest influencers of the universe.'' Falrik Zaarkhun - ''I have been a strong believer in that all my life, Sarec. Even if I go too far to try to prove it.'' Nu - ''Wait, you're not a mortal? Eh?'' Tau - ''The guy has an aura. Since when did you think mortals have auras?''

Nu shrugged his shoulders.

Sarec - ''All mortals have auras, Tau. Mine is just considerably more powerful.'' Volim - Well I guess the human kid is good for killing the demons, Arkarixus is a hell of a soldier and Tuolog did cure me from Regnatus' nightmares...but hell, my reason for fighting is that I don't want no time lord in my galaxy. Tuolog - None of us want time lord in galaxy, hehe. Hachi - ''I just want the fighting to end...It's wrong to kill each other over little things like revenge. It's wrong people have to live like they do. I want it all to stop, too many people are dying already.'' Falrik Zaarkhun - ''I...have a great deal of admiration for all of the PCA, even if you all hate my guts. Even if I did persecute you. We were enemies then, and allies now.'' Upsilon - ''The human has a point. I got dragged into this war far too late.''

While the group was discussing, Volim called Zaarkhun over and whispered on his ear.

Volim - Get the lab boys to prepare the serum for if they return. Falrik Zaarkhun - Better idea; let your kids do it.

Zaarkhun then turned back and cleared his throat, knowing now wasn't the time to think of that.

Falrik Zaarkhun - ''You're awfully quiet, PCA...do you have no reason to fight? If so...we might as well lose, now.'' Eta - ''One thing. What can we do exactly? Like you said, this guy's a time-demon.'' Xerkea - ''All I have to fight for right now is for these people around me. Since I kinda lost everything thanks to you.''

Zaarkhun knew he had better not say anything to Xerkea, but gestured her, to show some sympathy. Any other day, this would make Xerkea angry, but she simply gestured back in acknowledgement, knowing nothing needed to be said. Hachi walked over to Xerkea and hugged her, whimpering a little.

Xerkea - Huh? Hachi - I don't wanna die...I want people to stop dying... Xerkea - ''...Nobody else is dying, kid. Don't worry.'' Nu - *roaring out* WELL DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT RATHER THAN COMPLAIN! Torrent - Shuddup, you rogue mental-patient. Nu - ''I have half a mind to tear off all of your heads, but as long as we have a common foe then I can save it for later. Tau - I appreciate the sentiment. Torrent - ''If it makes you any happier, our Jittorám fella is currently at the medical bay, being reconstructed. I bet he would like to say something after he has recovered.'' Nu - Uhh...uhh...nevermind.

Tuolog then stepped up.

Tuolog -'' Today we finally defeat Zargoth. Give him piece of our mind for everything he do to us! I have great respect for every one of you here, and I've reminded each of you why you need to keep fighting...and now I like to express my gratitude and admiration for Falrik Zaarkhun. Zaarkhun, from where you come, and from how much you've done...you are just like us. You have a cause, you believe in it strongly...'' Falrik Zaarkhun - ''Wow, I...don't know why to say. Tuolog...'' Tuolog - ''But I still not like you for what you did to my father. And I show no sympathy for you if you die. But we fight together none the less.'' Arkarixus - ''I was created to bring order to this galaxy. And Zargoth is the last thing in my way now. He destroyed half of my species, and now it's time for retribution.''

Falrik Zaarkhun nodded. Everything had been said. But there was an awkward silence. What to say? "All for one and one for all"? Some kind of team high five? Some kind of celebration? No. It wasn't fitting.

Hachi - Come on, let's go kick some ass.

Some smiled at Hachi's comment, but many remained silent. They simply looked at each other, thought back on each other. Everything they had fought for, and would fight for. Even Nu decided to think rationally. And when it was time, Zaarkhun pulled a lever on the ship. A golden green beam shot out, with what looked like a giant portal ahead of them. Zaarkhun said a few last words:

Falrik Zaarkhun - ''When the ship goes in, it'll be met with resistance. But we'll then teleport to a 'surface', with the ship's weapon. We'll breach Zargoth's realm and then use the core in it. You'd better all be in the suits I provided for you when we went in, or you'll be destroyed by 5D space. Is everything acknowledged?''

No one needed to say anything. Everyone understood their orders. Once they went in, there was no going back. Zaarkhun was about to hit the switch to go forward, then was stopped for a second. It was Volim.

Volim - ''Zaarkhun...fight to give my kids a future. A future without a time master controlling my galaxy.'' Falrik Zaarkhun - ''We're fighting to give the whole universe a future...and I admit, I'm nervous. But we'll do this.''

Zaarkhun cleared his throat, then hit the button, and the Iron Fist headed straight through the portal.

Into the Empty Void
The group arrived, all in the Iron Fist, straight into Zargoth's realm. The dark purple realm, which seemed full of storms, was incredibly blurry, as the suits they were wearing were trying to 'translate' 5D space to 3D images that were visible. There was a strange emptiness about the place.

Vekaron - ...I don't like this. Hachi - Wow, this is like one of my video games! Sarec - Bizarre indeed. Falrik Zaarkhun - ''Stay frosty. We'll need to find some place to target the weapon at.'' Nu - Reminds me of home. Venoriel - Looks like Hell. Tyraz - Wouldn't surprise me if it was.

They remained quiet, each of them incredibly nervous, as the ship moved forward, very slowly. As its thrusters didn't work, they had to resort to using spacetime manipulation to move through this realm made of the fabrics that were said to control spacetime.

Falrik Zaarkhun - ''I don't like it. There's no resistance at all. I mean I know I fooled Zargoth but...'' Xerkea - ''Uh. Reminds me of that Grox shipyard.'' Arkarixus - ''This place makes me uneasy. Is there even a sense of direction here? How can we know we are going to the right place?'' Falrik Zaarkhun - ''You're right, Arkarixus; we don't. But the Orb shows us how. And I'm guessing Tuolog can sense it. Tuolog - ''I can. But you not ask me to, so I not.'' Tyraz - ''Limbo, Purgatory, the Void, all names seem necessary for this realm. There is nothing here, and yet there is so much.'' Gol'thabex - dum wher da hell is zargoth...i dun like dis silenc Venoriel - Neither do I. My combat experience tells me that such silence is usually followed by an ambush. Xerkea - ''Not necessarily. Again, the Grox shipyard comes to mind.'' Falrik Zaarkhun - ''It's not an ambush if we see it coming. Which we do.''

And they merely prodded on, accomplishing almost nothing.

Hachi - ''Y-You know that place you go to when you fall out of a video game map and all you see is barely any textures and a load of white? This...reminds me of that.'' Vekaron - It's a weird analogy but it kinda makes sense.

And there was resistance...but wait, what? GTFO ships.

Venoriel - Kralgon rebels? Sarec - He's toying with us. Nu - I though we had destroyed these folks already. Falrik Zaarkhun - You implying time means anything to Zargoth?

The Iron Fist fired, but others had joined. The Vague.

Vekaron - Good news at last. The Vague - ''We are not helping your cause, Volim...we are helping our own! WE ARE GIVING ZARGOTH PAYBACK!!!'' Venoriel - ''Yes, we can hear you. No need to shout.'' Arkarixus - Give them hell, brothers.

The Vague completely ripped apart the helpless GTFO ships in only a few attacks. But it was clear, however, that they weren't as strong here. Their 4D power wasn't so useful in a 5D realm as in a 3D one. But apparently some of their powers were fifth dimensional.

Venoriel - Excellent. The Vague - I'm confused...why so much silence?

And still nothing happened. But then the Vague noticed a tiny little off in the distance.

The Vague - ''There! That's his throne! LET'S DESTROY IT!'' Venoriel - ...Don't you have indoor voice in the fourth dimension or something? The Vague - What? Venoriel - I mean, if you didn't shout that much perhaps we could defeat Zargoth faster. Tau - This sounds a little too easy. Falrik Zaarkhun - Of course it does. Xerkea - It might but we don't really have any other options at the moment.

The Iron Fist stopped closed to the throne, and let up the beacon. It called for the Baby Taldar as the weapon charged at the throne.

Hachi - I wanna call the baby Taldar! Nu - A baby talks to another baby.

It was incredibly awkward. Sarec sat in meditation, and Nu sat down, mumbling Kicathian profanities to himself.

Xerkea - Can we hurry up already? Falrik Zaarkhun - Well...I guess we can.

A few minutes later. The weapon was nearly done charging up. Still there was an awkward silence and a sense of uncertainty as everyone prepared for Zargoth to somehow have something up his sleeve.

Gol'thabex - fire da flippin gun alredy im scared

The only sound they could hear was the sound of their own heart beats... From the blur of the realm, a gigantic hand appeared and crushed the beacon on its grasp, making the entire Iron Fist shook violently.

Vekaron - Woah what the hell was that? Venoriel - ...What the- Falrik Zaarkhun - I mean we all knew something was about to happen but... Hachi - ''...I peed. A lot.'' Tau - Ew. ??? - ''I could tell you were all scared as fuck, and you came prepared. I admit I'm impressed. But I think my master knows the inner workings of his own realm...'' Tyraz - It seems like we've been found! Gol'thabex - whoevas out dere is pretty potty mouthed hur Nu - Finally, some action.

What appeared before them was a huge monster, which they couldn't work out. The image of this monster was incredibly blurred, being a 5D image that their suits could barely translate.

??? - I am, Zargoth's third servant.

Sarec growled as he felt Antagonar's presence.

Vekaron - ...I remember you, back when we first entered the galactic core years ago. Antagonar - ...Huh? Nu - Great 5D god you are when you can't remember things. Antagonar - ''I remember perfectly well. I'm just surprised that you do.'' Venoriel - That and you look funny.

Antagonar then shrugged.

Arkarixus - Well...this is problematic, to say the least. Antagonar - ''Well, we're not accomplishing a whole lot. I'm bored!'' Sarec - Want a challenge, I can accept it.

Antagonar came smashing down at the Iron Fist, breaking it totally in half.

Arkarixus - Brace yourselves! Xerkea - Shit! Hachi - This is one one of those days I wish I stayed at home and played video games...

Antagonar laughed, as he grabbed the second half and smashed it with his body. He then grabbed the Vague attacking him and threw them at it, although he didn't notice that the allies were all in the front half.

Antagonar - I WILL CRUSH YOU LIKE WORMS! Venoriel - Wow, do all time beings shout that much? Gol'thabex - DUM I WANT MA CUZZY BRO I WISH I HADNT KILLED HIM Tuolog - He apparently very different from Zargoth's other servants... Falrik Zaarkhun - I had no idea Zargoth even had a third servant... Tyraz - Now what, Zaarkhun?! Falrik Zaarkhun - ''Now, we fire the weapon. We probably will all die, as our escape route is cut off, but if we destroyed this throne then maybe we can bust the realm and at least win.''

Sarec stood up.

Sarec - ''I am not as...inhibited as everyone else here. Perhaps I can give this 'Antagonar' a challenge?'' Tuolog - ''You may, Sarec. It a good idea to keep him busy.'' Hachi - ''W-What...? What do you mean we're probably gonna die...?'' Arkarixus - Well, if you're going out there, be careful. Falrik Zaarkhun - Come on Hachi, don't tell me you expected to survive this battle. Nu - If I die, I'm gonna kill you all. Hachi - I-I thought we were g-gonna win! Falrik Zaarkhun - ''We can win. But we'll likely die winning.'' Hachi - ''B-But...I don't wanna die. I made my choice! I don't wanna die!'' Xerkea - Well I got nothing to lose anyway. Sarec - It would help if I was supported. Falrik Zaarkhun - Well...urm...supported by who?

Sarec walked over and kneeled to Hachi's level.

Sarec - ''Having my energies boosted is the least any of you can do. Now Hachi, this sort of thing is no entirely new to me.'' Venoriel - ...Remind me: why didn't we leave him to die during the Grox War? Sarec - ''I have lived my life making sacrifices, risking my life. Be brave for me Hachi.'' Hachi - ''I don't wanna die, Sarec! Please, don't let me die!'' Venoriel - Okay, since I don't want to die either, here you go.

Dalverat gulped and contributed, providing more power to Sarec. Anyone else who could - except Tuolog - did. Arkarixus contributed with his psychic power and Venoriel waved her hand as a wave of purple energy surrounded Sarec: she contributed as well.

Sarec - As long as I exist Hachi, I will protect you. Hachi - B-But...w-we're going to die...I didn't wanna die just yet... Falrik Zaarkhun - This thing's nearly done charging...I have no idea what to do but...Sarec, just fight him! Vekaron - I though you had this planned beforehand! Falrik Zaarkhun - ''And I did. But the beacon? The replacement for that was in the other half of the ship!''

Hachi sniffled and ran over to Vekaron, hugging his leg while beginning to cry deeply.

Vekaron - ''Hey kid, c'mon. We're gonna get out alive. You'll see.'' Venoriel - ''Except the Rianth. Or so I hope at least.'' Nu - ''I won't let anyone kill you. You are MY kill.''

Sarec began to glow as he felt his body enfused with everyones' contributions he opened his eyes and they shone white, in a blink, he vanished and reappeared behind Antagonar, in a form closer to Antagonar's level. The gigantic Ralza simply chuckled.

Antagonar - ''A challenger! Let's see how worthy you are when I CRUSH YOU!''

Sarec chuckled and sent an energy-infused punch straight into Antagonar's stomach. Antagonar was hurt; while his 'stomach' wasn't comparable to a biological one, he was still hurt by the energy. Antagonar retaliated with a blast.

Falrik Zaarkhun - If this weapon fires without sufficient charge...we're all doomed. Tyraz - I would be out there fighting, but...I was injured by a little runt.

Sarec weathered the blow and swung his fists into Antagonar's head. Antagonar dodged it this time and kicked Sarec, who teleported behind Antagonar and wrapped his arms around his neck. Antagonar then moved around swiftly and grabbed Sarec, choking him; as Antagonar's neck was not comparable to a biological one, the same effect did not happen on Antagonar as had been expected.

Antagonar - ''I can see the future. You're not in it.'' Gol'thabex - y u no fire wepon alredy Falrik Zaarkhun - It is nearly done...99%...

Everyone felt the Iron Fist coming apart.

Hachi - W-We're going to die...aren't we? Venoriel - ''...This is NOT how I imagined my death. Not at all...'' Nu - I've been in worse situations.

Sarec, being an energy being, was unaffected by the oxygen-depriving effects of choking. Instead he charged his hands with energy and slammed hsi fists into the body.

Hachi - I didn't even have a first kiss... Venoriel - ''Fine. KISS ME.'' Torrent - What the hell are you people doing? Hachi - N-No offence Venoriel...but you're kinda old. Venoriel - ...as long as you are going to die, I am perfectly okay with this. Tyraz - Eww...mammals. Sarec - That the best you have?

Antagonar stopped focusing on Sarec and tried to destroy the cannon. But it was charged, and about to explode.

Falrik Zaarkhun - It was...nice knowing you all! Tyraz - Shyrak dammit! Sarec - You are not going anywhere!

Without sufficient charge, the weapon would simply explode, as it had to abort the program. Sarec grabbed Antagonar and pulled him back, but he laughed. He knew it was too late for them anyway.

Zr'Ahgloth - I BLAME FRE'KLOAR...owait hes not heer Venoriel - ''And so it begins... The Requiem of Souls.''

Hachi ran over to Venoriel jumped on her, pressing his muzzle against hers affectionately. Tyraz looked away from them all and folded his wings.

Arkarixus - ''This is not right. Not right at all.'' Tyraz - It has been an honour. Nu - Forget what I said before, I hate all of you!

Venoriel was crying silently.

Venoriel - Venthar, I rejoin you...

Everything was blurry as it already was. But everyone heard a sound, saw a flash of light, as their death approached. Everything around them shined brightly. It was said that when one saw their death, they could see 'the light'. Some light at the end of the tunnel. This was light at the end of the tunnel; their tunnel of life. Light that would signal the afterlife, signal them going onto a better place. Arkarixus would be with his wife. Vekaron with all the Zoles he'd fought with in the past. Xerkea with everyone she'd cared for. Zaarkhun with his mother. They could go on... And that light was fading. The afterlife was coming for each of them.

Younger Self
They were entering a new place...which was surprisingly similar to where they had just been. But wait a moment. Everything was there. Antagonar. The blurry realm. The exploding ship...

Falrik Zaarkhun - Can you...hear me? Vekaron - Yeah... Falrik Zaarkhun - ''Check one second. Pinch me.''

Tyraz punched Zaarkhun, knocking him back.

Falrik Zaarkhun - ''Ouch. So we survived...'' Nu - ''Hey, Hell looks a lot like the 5th Dimension...wait. We're not dead.'' Sollow - Aw...we're not dead... Venoriel - ...Not even the Rianth? Gol'thabex - ''whers da pizza heaven? i been scammed!!!!''

Hachi was smiling and sat beside Venoriel, blushing.

Kralgon Emperor - ''Ahem. Most of us aren't dead...''

The Kralgon Emperor was looking at a small body on the floor. It was Tuolog.

Xerkea - What?...No! Venoriel - ...Ouch. Vekaron - Aw, not Tuolog...

All they saw was a bloodied, choking body and a fallen staff right beside it. Tyraz looked at Tuolog's body and his eyes widened. The bright light of his staff, the golden green light...was flickering. Sarec was distracted by Tuolog's death and stopped fighting Antagonar.

Tyraz - Tuolog...Shyrak... Tuolog - I figured that...you all rather one person die...than the entire group...so I took it all...

Both Tyraz and Arkarixus approached Tuolog and knelt down to him.

Tyraz - ''Tuolog, I'm sorry...about what I said. About your father.'' Tuolog - It okay, Tyraz...you forgiven...and I join him soon... Venoriel - ''A heroic sacrifice. Perhaps in a different life, you could become a great Dei'Ar warrior.'' Hachi - ''Huh? Oh, damn! Tuolog! Geezush, he looks like he got ripped inside out and then back again!'' Arkarixus - Volzara be with you, Tuolog.

Tuolog turned to Arkarixus, and nodded slightly.

Tuolog - Anything...you want me to say...to Lunaxis? Arkarixus - ''Tell her I may join her soon. And that Regnatus is no more.''

Tuolog smiled, and nodded. The last person, the only person who Tuolog could say he had no feelings for, walked over. It was Zaarkhun.

Falrik Zaarkhun - Tuolog I...

Tuolog held up his hand and coughed.

Tuolog - You forgiven... Falrik Zaarkhun - ''I see...I suppose I should thank you. But I don't understand. I killed your father, I kept him from you, I turned my back on you when I knew that you were the one who supported me so much, I never showed you truly that I appreciated what you'd done...yet you still saved me?''

Tuolog chuckled a little.

Tuolog - You heard...Genrai say it...we not let these things...affect us now...not now... Venoriel - ...One thing, Tuolog.

Tuolog stayed up with the last of his energy, to speak to Venoriel.

Venoriel - Tell Venthar that while I loved him, he was still pretty stupid.

Tuolog chuckled and nodded. He then gestured Dalverat, who swooped down and shut Tuolog's eyes, then said a prayer in a Vyronian language. Maybe not a prayer, but a ritual of respect.

Dalverat - ''Rest in peace, you tiny bastard. I'm gonna miss you...'' Antagonar - ''HEARTWARMING! FUNNY HE SACRIFICED HIMSELF FOR YOU BECAUSE I'LL DESTROY YOU ANYWAY!'' Tyraz - Shut up!

Tyraz spread his wings and grabbed ahold of his sword.

Venoriel -'' How? By shouting at us so loud that our eardrums will explode?'' ??? - No. Stop.

Among the darkness of the realm, appeared and moved next to Antagonar.

Antagonar - Oh, don't spoil the fun! Tyraz - ''What the...Kolossus! I'll destroy you as well!''

Sarec let go of Antagonar and drifted off a little. Hachi stood beside Venoriel and then placed his hand in hers out of fear. Venoriel started muttering Radessic prayers - mixed with profanities - as she saw Kolossus. Kolossus grabbed the remains of the Iron Fist, with his eyes narrowed. Kolossus - ''Hmpf. You stole Tuolog from me. I told you he was my kill.'' Falrik Zaarkhun - ''Tuolog gave himself. For us all. No one asked him to! And I suppose you're happy that we didn't get to destroy your little realm.'' Kolossus - ''Now, I can't believe my younger counterpart fell for that whole "fake shards" thing. It was an embarassment.'' Valzaria - Wait...huh? Tyraz - ''I'm confused. Explain, Kolossus, before I destroy you!'' Kolossus - ''Shut your trap, one-arm. I own you no explanation.''

Tyraz growled and sighed, placing his sword away and turning away.

Tyraz - I'd prefer it if you addressed me by Tyraz... Kolossus - Tyraz, the one armed Zazane who lost a battle to a human kid. Sarec - Still you show no respect to him. Kolossus - ''Bahaha. Respect? For him? Are you kidding?'' Sarec - Well he did help organise a galaxy, quite a feat for a mortal. Antagonar - ''You have fun by taunting these mortals. I have fun by ending them. But maybe we're wasting time?'' Kolossus -'' We are not. We have all the time in reality in our hands, my friend. Now, I think the master had said he wnated to look at his "assassins" in the eye.''

Out of the blur, another, greater blur appeared. But this time, the blurry image of Zargoth became corrected and 'native' very quickly. They could all see him perfectly. Arkarixus growled at the sight of Zargoth.

Venoriel - ..it begins. Zargoth - Well done on distracting my younger self, Zaarkhun, though I did help you. Falrik Zaarkhun - Explain yourself, Zargoth. Zargoth - ''Hmm, perhaps I could. I suppose it makes no difference at this point.'' Antagonar - Anyone opens their mouth and I'll destroy it.

Zargoth waited for silence, then began.

Zargoth - ''I, the 'present' Zargoth, am responsible for bring the Xi'Arazulha here, causing the Borealis War, and allowing my younger self to continue his plan unobtrusively. My younger self is responsible for bringing along the Vague and for trying to capture you all so that he could make UNO into Vyro'Ralza. I had tried to hurry this war up a little by fulfilling my plan back when the Xi'Arazulha were taking over this galaxy. I could have won right there, but apparently, not in this timeline, or in any possible timeline that Volzara wouldn't disrupt me in. A shame. But oh well. When that failed, I knew I had a backup; my younger self's operations in this exact same point in time and space. Very convenient indeed, that's why it took a lot of time searching for the timeline in which this was possible. As for what my plan is, I will tell you nothing other than that it involves the consumption of this galaxy.''

Antagonar made a gesture; they could speak.

Falrik Zaarkhun - ...I had not seen that coming. Tyraz - Why are you so obsessed with destruction, Zargoth? Zargoth - ''I'm not. I don't destroy things unless I have to. And in this case, the most productive and simple outcome involved the consumption of this galaxy.'' Kolossus - ''We are creating order. If a galaxy must be consumed in the process, so be it.'' Hachi - But why must we be dragged along with it? Zargoth - ''Oh, and to avoid any confusion, the Kolossus who had been spectating you was the present Kolossus. Younger Kolossus was...I can't remember, what was he doing? Perhaps fighting the Vague?'' Kolossus - ''Fighting the Vague and Regnatus. Good times those, I did not have that many wrinkles.'' Zargoth - ''Oh, you didn't have to be brought along. Extragalactics don't feature in every timeline of these Borealis events. But this timeline is one I visited, and you were here. That's why.'' Hachi - So...how about you spare us lot since we aren't that important here? Kolossus - I'd rather gift you to Shu'ulathoi. Sarec - The human is under my protection!

Zargoth turned to Kolossus.

Zargoth - ''You were also very gullable, falling for Zaarkhun's trick. I guess maybe because you had knowledge of spacetime to rely on. Still, I do suppose you learnt from your mistake here.'' Kolossus - ''Hmpf. Yes, mistakes happen. It matters little.'' Zargoth - ''No, it doesn't. Then again, good trick Zaarkhun. If my younger self was here I'd have to explain everything, which would bother me. Hachi I should mention, by the way. I've seen many futures of you. And in none of those I saw did you ever meet a woman who suited you.'' Hachi - What's this about a woman? Venoriel - I think we could become great friends, Emperor. Kolossus - ''I could gift you to Divin-Ra, Draconis. I'm sure she would love to meet you!'' Sarec - I've risked insanity before, I know where that path leads! Kolossus - Oh, when you're under her, insanity is gonna be the least of your problems. Zargoth - ''I do too. Literally. I've seen an insane Sarec. Maybe I could go to the timeline and grab an insane Sarec by indoctrinating him. Perhaps Kolossus might enjoy watching you two fight.'' Kolossus - We can also get the Hachi from the timeline where he turned to the Chosen and make an arena game. Hachi - Ooh, that'll be fun! Sarec - Hrph, perhaps you have already done that beyond our knowledge.

Tyraz looked to Hachi and shook his head and Kolossus chuckled to himself.

Tyraz - No mammal, that isn't "fun". Zargoth - ''Hmm, Venoriel, I don't have a need. I've already corrupted a Venoriel in anotehr timeline. Just an experiment, the outcome wasn't that interesting.'' Venoriel - ''In that timeline of yours... Did I kill Hachi?'' Zargoth - ''Let me check...oh yes. You did. I can now remember Kolossus finding that amusing.'' Kolossus - I always find Hachi's deaths amusing.

Sarec growled at Kolossus, who didn't seem to care.

Hachi - ''Aww! Why do people always find my deaths funny?'' Nu - Because you look so damn killable. Venoriel - You should send me to that timeline. Tyraz - ''And what of me?! What twisted timelines have you found with myself? Nothing can be worse than what I currently live through!'' Kolossus - ''There's the timeline where you died during the Holy Shadow War. Zombies everywhere, one of my favorites.''

And there was an explosion in the distance. The dot where the throne was...had exploded.

Kolossus - Huh? Zargoth - ''Oh, they've done it. I do wish they'd hurry up with that. I can't remember how powerful my younger self had made the Vague in this timeline.'' Falrik Zaarkhun - The Vague destroyed the throne but...nothing happened? Zargoth - ''What were you expecting? This entire realm and myself to go up in flames?'' Gol'thabex - yeh Tyraz - Well, yeah. Zargoth - ''Well, sorry to disappoint you, I guess. Although I'm not sorry, I can't remember what emotions feel like. It's been a while since I felt one. Yes, this realm doesn't blow up because the core is gone. But however, your calculations weren't far off. I and this realm are one in the same. Your theory was if you destroy one, you destroy the other. But no. You have to destroy *me*.''

The Emperor and the Warboss
A blur appeared, and suddenly there was...solid ground? There seemed to be grounds, hills, mountains, an entire planet.

Zargoth - ''You should recognise this place. I pulled it out of an old timeline, in which you were all slaughtered by the Grox. It's your last stand, I think you all buried your habitats inside. And the Grox were about to come and murder you all. And Regnatus' plan was finished...then I got bored of watching and let Antagonar and Kolossus just crush him with no effort. Volzara told me off for that.'' Kolossus - ''Regnatus...never liked that thing. It was wrong, even by my standards.'' Tyraz - ''Hah! What standards?!'' Zargoth - ''Oh well. Perhaps we can eliminate the timelines in which he won. Just in case he becomes a threat. I'll need clearance for it, though.'' Falrik Zaarkhun - And that is what I fight against! Zargoth - ''You don't want protection? Oh well....'' Sarec - Like it or not Falrik, forces beyond your comprehension work to kepe balance.

Suddenly, the group could a stampede in the horizon. It was the Hostine Xenoform Threat, flanked by Tralkik and Kralgon soldiers. Among them was.

Roshisiz - Long time no see! Venoriel - ...Not again. Zargoth - ''I know what you're thinking. Yes, you did kill him. But I can grab him from any timeline anyway. Instead I decided to resurrect him the old fashion way!''

The half of the Iron Fist crashed; suddenly there was now gravity here.

Nu - ''Good, stuff to kill. All this talk was boring me to no end.'' Zargoth - I'll correct that: stuff to kill you.

Zargoth vanished, as did Kolossus and Antagonar. Tyraz held his Firesword in his jaws and smirked.

Arkarixus - ''Prepare for battle, everyone. Here they come!'' Falrik Zaarkhun - Damnit, don't fight without thinking this through first... Tyraz - Alright, if we're going to die here, we can at least make an effort! Xerkea - We should probably focus on Roshisiz if this is anything like before. Hachi - ''Come on Grandma, Grandpa! We can take 'em!''

The Kralgon Emperor arrived, in a giant mech suit.

Kralgon Emperor - Jealous, Xerkea? Xerkea - Huh!

The Emperor, filled with rage, charged forward, firing at all of the GTFO forces, and gunning for Roshisiz. Hachi grabbed his pistol and his sword, a confident smile on his face before rushing into the crowds. Sarec lowered himself. Stil lempowered, he sent waves fo destructive nergy through the ranks. Nu roared and attacked the forces, and Tau fired at them from cover. Arkarixus charged fueled by psychic power, Vekaron cut through the HXTs and Xerkea blasted them with her suit. Tyraz began to spin his body round in circles as he swirled into the crowd, slicing at enemies with his long Firesword.

Roshisiz - ''Son! We had not finished talking before! And now we are gonna end this, ONCE AND FOR ALL!'' Kralgon Emperor - ''Bring. It. ON.''

Roshisiz's hatred created more forces around him, who was piloting the same mechanical suit he used when he was killed three years in the past. The group destroyed the forces on their way, but more appeared. The Kralgon Emperor's suit decided merely to ignore the forces around it and go straight for Roshisiz' suit, throwing a punch. Roshisiz was hit back, but then kicked the Emperor's suit to the ground. The Emperor slammed its suit's foot against Roshisiz and fired his guns. Roshisiz' suit was hurt slightly, but still grabbd the Emperor's, lifted it to the air and threw it to the ground, then fired a volley of missiles. The Emperor's shields were down, and then Roshisiz picked the Emperor up and activated his mech's blades. The blades could tear through the Emperor's mech. At the same time, the Emperor activated its own blades. Both suits skewered through each other at the same time.

Kralgon Emperor - Screw this...I'm going with you! Roshisiz - ''No...you fool! You SCUM!''

The whirring sound of chainsaws cutting through thcik metal, through glass, through organs and bones was heard by all of them. The screech of the metal and the mess was too much to bare as no one looked. But there was one sound not made by either. Neither of them screamed in pain. The pain was eased by the pleasure of killing one another. As the two suits fell, and GTFO forces vanished, everyone saw the two fallen suits in the distance. It was a mess of Kralgon blood and organs, and of cut metal.

Valzaria - Well...I...dunno what to say... Xerkea - Damnit...first Yogtam, then Tuolog, now the Kralgon Emperor! Zr'Ahgloth - crap man all of unos gonna dai

After a moment of silence, an extremely loud, earth-shaking roar was heard. UNO and Tyraz could recognize such a monstrous noise from their battle at Cathemara during the. Tyraz turned his head and his eyes blazed. He kept his Firesword firmly in his mouth.

Venoriel - ...Halal'vendra'caiana'thai. Tyraz - Urgh...again?

In the horizon, an incredibly massive figure appeared with three shining red eyes. It was the Loron demon.

Gratz'kaoz - ''ARRRRGGGGHHH!!!!! TRASPASSAS. INVADAS. HOOLIGANS AN NEVA DO WEEEEEELLS!!!!!''

Gratz'kaoz stomped the ground, causing a large shockwave.

Tyraz - ''Yes...Yes! Gratz'kaoz! Hahaha!'' Gol'thabex - i herd of dis gratzkaoz geeza...i was neva scared i admit Venoriel - ''I have heard of that battle. How did you kill him the last time?'' Zr'Ahgloth - OH SHIT IM SCARED Tyraz - ''Come on, Zr'Ahgloth! You're not scared of this waste of Shyrak, are you?'' Tyraz took a step foward and looked to Zr'Ahgloth. Gol'thabex tossed one of his tomahawk axes and stepped out of the Iron Fists' ruins. The tomahawk bounced off Gratz'kaoz's skin. He looked at Gol'thabex and let out another roar.

Gratz'kaoz - ''YOO!!!!! YOO KILLED FRE'KLOAR. HAO DARE YOO STEEL A KILL FRUM GRATZ'KAOZ!!!!'' Gol'thabex - ok i see whai peepz is scared of yoo but TUFF LUK DAI

Gol'thabex charged his axes more and threw them. This time, however, they could pierce his skin. Tyraz smirked and began to engage his Demon Form.

Sarec - Faced him before Tyraz? Demon Tyraz - ''I remember you! Come at me, Loron!''

Gratz'kaoz felt no pain from the axes, and just charged at Gol'thabex. He tackled the Loron into the ground, grabbed him, and ripped him apart horizontally, gushing his blood over Tyraz.

Gratz'kaoz - FUKIN DAI YA WANKA Falrik Zaarkhun - ''Holy shit...there's only one person who can deal with him here. Sollow!''

Sollow got out and threw knives at Gratz'kaoz, and snarled, which did no damage to Gratz.

Sollow - You cannot defeat me... Gratz'kaoz - YOO LOOK FUKIN STOOPID Sollow - So do you...you might look cooler dead... Gratz'kaoz - I DIED ALREDY AN IT SUKED Hachi - He's gotta point, being dead does kinda suck. Gratz'kaoz - YOR A FUKIN WIMP GET OFF MA SIGHT

Sollow attempted to wrestle with Gratz, but it was simply impossible. Not only Gratz was many times larger, he punched Sollow around like a ragdoll. Tired of it, Gratz'kaoz grabbed Sollow and devoured him whole.

Vekaron - Did he just...eat Sollow? Xerkea - I don't know if I should laugh or cry. Falrik Zaarkhun - ''Gah...Sollow's down? Well so much for having an immortal soldier on our side...'' Venoriel - ''So what am I supposed to do in here... Ah, yes. - Venoriel turned to her soldiers - initiate Thion-Methan's First Strategeme?'' Soldier - Which is? Venoriel - SHOOT HIM!

The Dei'ar soldiers complied and began shooting Gratz'kaoz with their plasma weaponry, and Sarec materialised two pistols in his hands and fired volleys of energy-infused rounds at Gratz'Kaos. Tyraz let out a roar and charged at Gratz'kaoz, slamming him in the back. Gratz'kaoz was knocked back. He roared himself as he grabbed Tyraz and threw him at Sarec's direction.

Gratz'kaoz - STOP POKIN ME

Tyraz roared and threw his Firesword towards Gratz'kaoz. The sword stabbed through Gratz'kaoz's chest, making him roar in pain and fall on the ground. Tyraz laughed and approached the fallen Gratz'kaoz, laughing evilly, and Sarec approached him himself. However, Gratz'kaoz got up, took the sword off his chest and slashed Tyraz with it.

Gratz'kaoz - IMMA USE YOR KNIFE AGAINST YOO NAO

Tyraz's eyes widened as he was slashed across the torso with the tip of the sword. Unleashing a loud roar, he leaped upwards and delivered a kick to the side of Gratz'kaoz head. Gratz'kaoz stumbled back, then noticed Sarec coming.

Gratz'kaoz - ''OI YOO. YOO LOOK TASTY''

Sarec rolled his neck and grew in size, tackling Gratz, who shouted again and slashed Sarec with Tyraz's sword. However, Sarec vanished as the sword passed near him.

Gratz'kaoz - ''wher da hell did he go? I HATE COWARDS'' Valzaria - ''Guys! Attack the eye on the forehead. It's a weakspot on all Loron'Kikra!'' Venoriel - ...I was about to say that!

Tyraz punched Gratz'kaoz to grab his attention and roared at him.

Demon Tyraz - Slash at me again! Gratz'kaoz - K SUR

Gratz'kaoz slashed at Tyraz again. However, Tyraz slid underneath Gratz'kaoz as he went for a slash and kicked his arm upwards. The end of the sword rammed itself into his central eye due to the length of the sword. Gratz'kaoz let out an agonizing screech and he threw himself back, the Firesword falling on the ground. Tyraz picked up the Firesword and placed a hand over his burning wounds.

Gratz'kaoz - MOTHAFUKA Tyraz - Goddammit...

Sarec reappeared and wrapped his arms around Gratz's waist. Gratz growled loudly and started to emit a burning aura, in an attempt to get Sarec off him.

Sarec - Want to see something cool, Gratz? Gratz'kaoz - YOO DYIN WULD B PRETTY COOL

Sarec countered Gratz's aura with his own aura. Suddenly, sharp spikes erupted from his arms and dug deep into Gratz's skin. Gratz'kaoz shouted in pain and started to run around, trying to shake Sarec off. His shouting caused Sarec to increase the size of the spikes. He started to stampede at Hachi's direction. Hachi squeaked and summoned a ball of Dream Energy in his hands, although it was a little small.

Hachi - Oh my God get it away! Arkarixus -'' Human! Watch out!''

Arkarixus jumped in front of Hachi and unleashed a blast of energy which caused Gratz to trip over Hachi.

Sarec - Want me to let go? Gratz'kaoz - COURS I DO AR YOO STOOPID Sarec - Since you asked so nicely!

Sarec forcibly tore his arms away, the hooked spikes tore off large chunks of Grats'kaoz's flesh. Gratz'kaoz let out a scream as he came down crashing into the floor, leaving his face open. Sarec walked over to Graz who lay on the floor and smiled, and Tyraz stood next to Sarec and cracked his fist.

Sarec - Want to see how tasty I am? Gratz'kaoz - ngh get out i dun like yoo Tyraz - Come on.

Sarec shrugged and, punched Grats'Kaos with explosive force, and Tyraz then swirled around and, while gripping the flesh, slammed his fist straight into Gratz'kaoz's eye. The combined attacks caused Gratz'kaoz's head to explode violently. His blood and viscera gushed all over the group.

Nu - Might as well take a shower after that.

Tyraz panted excitedly and he looked towards Gratz'kaoz's exposed organs.

Tyraz - ''We need to find him. Or what's left.''

Tyraz started to dig into Gratz' insides, trying to find Sollow. However there was nothig but pitch black Dark Chronoscopic connections inside Gratz'kaoz.

Xerkea - ''Huh. Seems like he already digested Sollow.'' Tyraz - ''Shame. I was looking forward to tearing open his stomach.''

Paragon's Descent
Genrai Nal stepped forward.

Genrai Nal - ''We cannot go on fighting like this. We need a plan.'' Hachi - Uhh, hmm, how about...fish! Tau - I'm listening. Falrik Zaarkhun - ''I think I've got an idea of what to do. What we'll need first is to shut down Zargoth's realm. But if we all go, we won't be able to steal back the Gyronic Orb in time before we're probably all dead. So, I hate to say it, but we'll have to split up. One group goes to infiltrate the 'core' pf this realm and disable it. The other group must confront Zargoth.'' Nu - Fuck that. Xerkea - ''Woah. Slow down there. What are you gonna do with the Orb?'' Falrik Zaarkhun - ''I'm going to use it on Zargoth. Use his own weapon against him.'' Genrai Nal - ''Hmm. From what I remember of this realm, the 'core' is filled to the brim with Dark Chronoscopic. Only one of us will need to get in there, but I'm not sure that one of us can take it. It will likely kill anyone who enters.'' Venoriel - For a criminal scum like you, you are surprisingly intelligent. Hachi - ''I'll go if anybody is going to die. I mean, I'm not a leader or anything.'' Sarec - ''What about me? I do not fear death.'' Falrik Zaarkhun - It is not fair that you extragalactics, of whom the war affects least and were dragged along to this, will suffer for a galaxy that doesn't mean much to you. Hachi - ''I dunt really mean a lot to society. If I was to die, there wouldn't be a big loss, if you get the gyst of what I'm saying.'' Vekaron - ''That's not true. You're a big member of this team, Hachi.'' Nu - ...If you're thinking i'm going into that cor-- Tau - I'll go. Nu - ...Crap. Xerkea - ''What's this, Nu? Don't tell me you're scared.'' Nu - Well I don't like my chances of survival.

Arkarixus stepped forward.

Arkarixus - Hm...I volunteer myself to enter the core.

Falrik Zaarkhun turned to Arkarixus regretfully.

Falrik Zaarkhun - Are you...sure about this, Arkarixus? Arkarixus - I have nothing to lose. Falrik Zaarkhun - Then...I suppose you may go, Arkarixus. Genrai Nal - ''That is very courageous, and you have my respect. But you won't be able to go in alone. A team will need to escort you there, and someone will need to provide you a Chronoscopic shield. However, expect to suffer huge pains as you enter the chamber. The Chronoscopic will burn your body, starting with your flesh, and then your bones. And then your organs...'' Arkarixus - No pain is big enough to surpass what I've already gone through. Sarec - With Dalverat's help, I may be able to create a shield. Tau - ''That is a good suggestion. Considering most of our bodies aren't even organic anymore...''

Venoriel walked to Arkarixus.

Venoriel - ''You may be the only survivor of your specIes' genocide, lord Arkarixus, but that does not mean you have to die. I have to admit, sir.''

Venoriel stopped, breathing, preparing for a sentence that was against her whole nature.

Venoriel - I grew to admire you, lord Arkarixus.

Arkarixus looked at Venoriel with an air of surprise.

Venoriel - ''Selflessness, wisdom, determination: the Virtues of Masaari and of the Dei'Ar Order. You exemplify them. Maybe... in a past life, you were one of them.'' Hachi - Do you admire me, Ven? Genrai Nal - ''If that is so, Sarec and Dalverat will join Arkarixus' squad. Along with, perhaps, UNOC?'' Nu - Don't tell me you're on his side! Tau - Listen bud, do you think that staying out here is gonna change anything? Nu - ''...Fine i'll go. But if we die i'm gonna kill you all.'' Tyraz - I'll go, if it means anything. Vekaron - ''I think we're sending too many people to the Core with this. Zaarkhun by himself won't be able of stalling Zargoth for enough time.'' Genrai Nal - ''You can join his team, but bearing in mind I doubt his team will make it. Once Arkarxius gets through, the escorts will have no means of escape, or chance of surviving. No, you're better off joining the squad who will confront Zargoth.'' Nu - ''Kithworto's told me about that guy. Telling a joke won't do much.'' Tyraz - ''Like I said, I'll join Arkarixus. I'm tired of living.'' Zr'Ahgloth - kolossus is out dere too so i fink tyraz shuld b in da zargoth teem Tyraz - ''Kolossus...Good point. Arkarixus, good luck, but this is a personal battle. I betrayed all of you, and I cannot live with myself for it. I'll go. Here I come, Kolossus!'' Tau - If it is what you want, we will stay and stall Zargoth. Nu - MAKE YOUR MIND UP, WOMAN. Hachi - ''I'll fight Zargoth, then! He's got nothing on my swag!'' Falrik Zaarkhun - ''So, UNOC, Arkarixus, Sarec, and then several men will go to the realm's core (and Sarec will teleport off to join the main group afterwards). The rest will go to fight Zargoth. And ther est being the Guild, Vekaron, Xerkea, UNOL, myself, Volim, Venoriel and the Agents.'' Venoriel - ''Indeed. My tactical prowess shall ensure our success in that battle!'' Thr'aloy - ''A successful outcome is not probable. WEZ GONNA DAI WAAAAAAAAAAAH''

Sarec looked at each member of the group with a smile - I wish you all luck.

One of Venoriel's soldiers turned to her.

Dei'Ar Hunter - The very exemplar of *humble as a noun*.

Venoriel turned to the rest of the group.

Venoriel - It was great for me to know you all too... actually, no. Really not. Hachi - Aww that's so sweet of you Venoriel! Nu - ''Sinásátinmatzká, Radeon...Ah well. At least my kill-death ratio will kick the shit out of all of yours.'' Tau - ''Actually, I agree with Nu on this one. Sinásátinmatzká.'' Valzaria - It was...great knowing you all...really... Hachi - Wait...are we all gonna die? Genrai Nal - You were expecting to survive? Xerkea - We've been through this already. Hachi - ''Well, I kinda thought that was the point of this mission. To beat them so people can live.'' Tau - ''Well yeah. Kill them, everyone else lives. Even if it is that we all get burned up in a demonic hellish inferno.''

Hachi hugged Venoriel's leg, and Sarec walked up and rested his hand on Hachi's shoulder.

Sarec - I will keep you safe, no matter what.

As they talked, a shadow loomed in the distance. Seemingly apeparing from nowhere. As it appeared, an unearthly chuckle spread through the air.

Arkarixus - Huh? Venoriel - Impressive. Hachi - ''Huh? What was that?''

Nu's crest on his head began to rise as he felt the shadow behind him.

Nu - Uh....what's that?

The shadow was large but took the form of something stationary. It resembled a throne with an enormous and elaborate back to it. Tyraz blinked and looked upon the shadow, drawing his Firesword slowly.

Vekaron - ''What's this? Another one of Zargoth's servants?'' Genrai Nal - If it is, I do not recognize it.

As the shadow became clearer a figure sat in the seat. A large, rather demonic-looking Draconis with six twisted horns. Plated in armour and holding a greatsword that was planted firmly in the ground.

Xerkea - ...That's a Draconis, is it not? Zr'Ahgloth - wat Tau - Well...that's certainly disconcerting. Tyraz - ...No. ??? - I take it Tyraz has gathered more allies against me? Arkarixus - Identify yourself, being. Venoriel - I have a guess on WHO is that. Zr'Ahgloth - WHO DA FUK AR YOO

The figure stood up from his throne. His armour was made of a dark metal trimmed with silver and etched with bizarre patterns, a twisted mockery of an outfit Tyraz knew.

??? - Tyraz knows, don't you. Vekaron - Tyraz...? Venoriel - ''Two of them. The Butcher of Aranexi, and the Tyrant of Alcanti.'' Tyraz - ''...Liar! You are but an illusion! How else would you be HERE?!'' Venoriel - ...Seems I was right. The figure walked into view carrying his weapon and his face became clear. His face was twisted but he did look like Uriel.

Xerkea - Huh?...You look like the Draconis leader... Tau - ...Who's that? Uriel - ''You made me this way Tyraz! I know you remember! And you regret it. Every. Single. Day.'' Venoriel - ...Highlord Ultanos? Nu - ...Wait, that's the Draconis leader? Uriel - You all act like you are surprised. Tyraz - ''How did this happen...I could never do this! Uriel!'' Nu - Well...It looks like Santorakh just slapped you around the face and then gave you a dress to wear.

Nu started to chuckle as Tau rammed her rifle into his gut.

Venoriel - ''And we are. Last time I checked, my liege, you were... smaller.'' Xerkea - You looked a lot better a month or so ago. Arkarixus - ''You cannot be the Paragon. He was not a demon.'' Uriel - ''Ah yes. You all recall when I was weaker, more pathetic.''

Tau fixed her rifle on Uriel's head.

Tyraz - ''You were never pathetic, Uriel! I never saw you as weak, either!'' Venoriel - ''Highlord Ultanos? Is that you? We might resolve that problem peacefully....'' Tau - Forgive me, but you having demonic qualities doesn't run well in our team. Vekaron - ''What's going on here? Is that really Uriel?'' Genrai Nal - ''Hmph. I have the feeling this could merely be Kolossus or Zargoth playing tricks on us. However, I cannot confirm that.'' Nu - Kolossus? Uriel - You want to chellenge me, Kicath?

Nu fixed his rifle on Uriel's head as well, but far more violently. Genrai Nal simply waited for the moment in which it was right to strike.

Tyraz - No! Do not shoot him! Uriel spread his arm out - By all means, go ahead!

Nu fired his rifle at Uriel continuously. The shots impacted Uriel's armour. He stepped back from the impacts. Attmepting to hold his ground.

Venoriel - By the infinite circle of souls and the all that is one and eternal... Nu - ''...Right. Well...uh...*puts his rifle away*...that didn't work.'' Uriel cracked a smile - ...My turn?

Tau stepped back slightly.

Venoriel - ''Your Majesty! No!'' Tyraz - Uriel...See some sense! Vekaron - ''This can't be right. Uriel fought with us against Regnatus and that was just a few weeks ago...''

Uriel lifted his sword from his shoulder and gripped the handle tightly.

Nu - I never usually say this, but I immediately regret that decision.

With a great swing he slammed the ground with the edge, causing a shockwave, sending the group back with its force. Tyraz growled and reluctantly picked up his Firesword, a tear falling down his cheek.

Venoriel - ...By the faceless void of Naranor... Tyraz - Uriel...If you refuse to see sense...then by great reluctance I must demand that you COME AT ME!

Venoriel looked up at the demon Uriel.

Venoriel - Perhaps we could solve this problem peacefully...? Arkarixus - ''This is trickery. Where are you, Kolossus? This is obviously your doing.'' Dalverat -'' Hmm. I don't know if searching for Kolossus' trace will help...'' Uriel - ''I've seen enough sense! I won't fall for your silvertongue anymore!''

Vekaron and Xerkea were too confused to act, while Arkarixus ignored Uriel to move elsewhere. Nu ran up to Uriel and started applying punches to him, whilst Tau stood there surprised and did nothing. Uriel took a few punches, he then delivered several Descension-fueled punches to Nu's stomach before grasping his head and slamming him into the ground. Nu laid there unconscious as he took a massive shock to his systems.

Xerkea - Holy crap. Hachi - He just got knocked the fuck out! Zr'Ahgloth - IM NOT FIGHTIN DIS GEEZA IF HE CAN JUS PUNCH OUT NU LIKE DAT Tau - ''...Yeah. I'm not fighting that.''

Tyraz growled and narrowed his eyes. He began to step towards Uriel.

Tyraz - Stay back, all of you!

Uriel chuckled and kicked Nu in the side. he then lookeddirectly into Tyraz's eyes. Nu laid there with pieces of his armor broken right down to his internal plating, he was semi-conscious and coughing up fluids. Dalverat flew to Nu and started to heal him, though his healing was considerably slower than Tuolog's, and also rather painful.

Nu - DAL'NYUR ABOVE ONCE THIS IS OVER I'M GOING TO KILL EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU! Dalverat - Shut it I'm trying to make you not die. Nu - WELL DO IT BETTER! Vekaron - How did Uriel become...this? Uriel -'' You need stronger allies Tyraz. When will you learn I am no longer weak!'' Tyraz - Uriel...I never knew you would turn out like this. Venoriel - ...This is not the Tyraz you are looking for, lord Ultanos! Uriel - You can send fools all you like, I will crush them, I only want the best for my people! Tyraz - What is best for your people...is if I stop you in your tracks right now.

Uriel stepped forward.

Uriel - ''I knew it. You could never accept I was no longer your plaything.'' Tyraz - ''You were always my friend, Uriel...You were never a thing I would manipulate. Even if I wanted to...I knew I never could.'' Uriel - Lies!

Uriel ran at Tyraz, his footsteps cracking the ground ans he prepared to cleave Tyraz with his greatsword. Venoriel watched the battle in horror. Tyraz remained silent as he charged at Uriel, preparing for a horizontal slash.

Nu - Ah, sina'ín I can see my lungs! Dalverat - And you'll keep seeing them if you don't stop whining. Nu - WELL STOP BEING BAD AT THINGS! Tau - Quit whining before you're resurrected as one of Kithworto's serving monkeys. Nu - You wouldn't dare! Tau - Well then shut up, then. Nu - ''Wait, is that my heart? Oh yeah. We don't have hearts.'' Tau - You don't, that's for sure. Nu -'' At times I still wish I was possessed by that Corruptus guy. That was fun and horrible at the same time.'' Tau - Shut up. Nu - Wait...how does essence heal cybernetics anyway? Dalverat - I'm reversing the damage with Dark Chronoscopic energy now for Volzara's sake shut your trap. Nu - Why can't you just give me Dark Chronoscopic Energy and leave me to my own devices? Tau - Cause we want to live, thanks. Dalverat - ''Giving you Essence is like giving a rocket launcher to an Asgord. Not a smart thing to do.'' Nu - That's what Kithworto said.

Uriel's eyes shone as he positioned himself to collide with Tyraz. Tyraz's body began to blacken and yellow scars appeared.

Tyraz - URIEEELL!

Uriel swung his sword downward at Tyraz, their two weapons clashed, causing a torrent of hot air to rush out from between them.

Tyraz - ''Stand down, Uriel! I do not want to hurt you!'' Uriel - You turned Alessa against me, I know you want to hurt me in any way possible!

Uriel lifted his sword up and stepped back to dodge the Firesword. He swung his blade back down for another attack. Tyraz was struck and his right arm was severed from his body. He let out a cry of agony as it happened. Uriel reached in and grabbed Tyraz by the throat, who grunted as he was grabbed and looked into Uriel's eyes.

Tyraz - Uriel...How could I ever let you become such a monster... Nu - Being one yourself doesn't help!

Tau stomped on Nu's leg in a way to shut him up.

Uriel - ''I was told the truth. I was told that I was DIRT compared to you,I was weak, the day you descended me you knew it!'' Tyraz - ''It was a false truth! I consider you above myself, ever since I met you! I knew you were an honourable man, you had so much life...'' Tyraz - ''I looked up to you, Uriel. You were an amazing person.'' Uriel - Trying to flatter me before I end your life? Tyraz - No...I am giving you my thoughts before I end yours... Uriel - ''End mine? In this situation?''

Uriel let out a bellowing laugh. As Dalverat fully healed Nu's body, Nu stood up and stood back from the fight. Using his feet, Tyraz picked up the handle of his Firesword and swung it round in a devastating circular slash, seperating Uriel from his legs. Uriel's torso fell to the floor. He let go of the sword and lay on his side as both he and Tyraz fell.

Nu - All I wanna do now is just play puppets with his legs. Tau - Not a good time, Nu.

Tyraz grunted when he hit the floor and looked at the corrupted Uriel. He panted tiredly and a tear rolled down his cheek. Uriel let go of Tyraz and coughed.

Tyraz - Uriel...I am ashamed of myself, to allow such a good man to become this...I am sorry.

Uriel looked up and glared intensely at Tyraz.

Uriel - ''You've told me before. Am I just another failure to you? Another mistake you have to 'put right'?'' Tyraz - ''No, Uriel...I am not "putting a mistake right". I am saving you...from yourself. I cannot believe that in any Universe, you would become like this because of me or not. I need...to save you.'' Uriel -'' You mean kill me. Sentence me to oblivion?'' Tyraz - You sentenced yourself!

Uriel let out a roar and reached to grab Tyraz by the legs. Tyraz stomped on Uriel's arm, turning it into a disgusting ruined mess.

Uriel - ''I... will not... allow it...'' Tyraz - You have become so far corrupted you cannot even recognize what is salvation from punishment.

Uriel rested his head on the ground. Legs missing, arm crushed, he now struggled to breathe normally.

Uriel - You told me yourself what awaits me if I was to ever die. Tyraz - ''Nothingness. I know.'' Uriel - And you call that salvation? Tyraz - ''I cannot allow you live such a hateful and angry existence. In the end, you are only hurting yourself and your people.''

Uriel looked away from Tyraz. The glow in his eyes died out but his eyes were still an intense red.

Uriel - ''You don't know that! I could have brought the Imperium to further prosperity if you had not been so damned interfering!'' Tyraz - That is what Volkarus said about his Resurgence...I must end you here, Uriel, for you do not see the truth before your eyes.

Uriel slammed his hand into the ground, charging descension energy into it the ground heated up.

Uriel - Then I will not die a criminal's death!

Tyraz clenches his fist and charged it with his own energy.

Tyraz - Forgive me!

Uriel glared at him, another pulse and red-hot cracks appeared in the earth. Tyraz unleashed a Descension-powered punch powerful enough to slam Uriel's head into the ground.

Sarec - ...Tyraz?

Tyraz panted and budged past Sarec, who moved and touched Tyraz's shoulder, sighing wearily.

Tyraz - I'll kill him, Sarec...Kolossus' head is mine. Sarec - You don't have to fight him alone. Nu - Uh...damn.

Tyraz looked to Nu with a tired look, who stopped talking and looked away.

Sarec - ''Take solice in that this was not the Uriel you know. This was a different Uriel who made a different choice.'' Tyraz - ''Hmph. But the reason still goes back to myself, Sarec...I am tired of betraying my friends.'' Tau - ''This is not the time for sentiment. We need to press on forward.'' Sarec - ''Hard as it may be to believe, but it is best if you do not think of such things. That was another Uriel who betrayed another Tyraz and fell to corruption.'' Tau - ''What did I just say? Let's go!'' Tyraz - Be patient, whore! Tau - ...Excuse me?

Nu looked sharply at Tyraz as he gave Tau that remark. Tyraz picked up his Firesword in his teeth, since he had no arms.

Tyraz - ''You may be soulless and I know this is a time of dire need...but I am tired. I apologize, it's been a long day.'' Tau - ''Hmph. Well we cannot wait here. We do not have long.'' Venoriel - ''Rest, Highlord. The great battle awaits.'' Sarec - ''Tyraz, the least I can do is heal your injuries. You can't fight Kolossus withotu arms.'' Tyraz - Then I shall tear him to pieces! Venoriel - With your teeth?

Tyraz refused Sarec's help and grunted.

Tyraz - ''Yes, Radeon. My teeth.'' Venoriel - As you decree, my liege.

Venoriel turned to one of her soldiers and whispered to his ear.

Venoriel - We should tell the Council of the Brood to prepare a funeral. Sarec - ''Tyraz, as a warrior I advise against refusing my help. It will only take a moment.'' Tyraz - ''Hmph, when I needed your help and support you refused it. I do not need it now, Sarec.''

Sarec blinked.

Sarec - Is that why you refuse my help? Tyraz - ''Friends help each other Sarec. I see no reason for you to help me.''

At this moment, Nu and Tau left the battlefield to find Arkarixus. Tyraz growled and walked away from him with his Firesword held between his jaws.

Sarec - ''You wanted me to turn against a promise I made to another being! You are refuing an offer that could mean the differrence between life and death for you!'' Tyraz - I would rather die.

Sarec teleported in front of Tyraz, making himself look like Arsac.

Sarec - Is this what it takes to make you reconsider?

Tyraz growled and headbutted Sarec, knocking him back out of anger.

Tyraz - ''You DARE imitate my true friends! You made me take YOUR side against her...You have NO right!''

Sarec held his forehead and glared at Tyraz.

Sarec - I don't need to see into the fifth dimension to know that if you go gaginst Kolossus with no arms you will die. Tyraz - ''Then let him kill me! It shall be better than having to carry on being used and deceived by you!'' Sarec - When have I ever used you? Tyraz - How about that time when Arsac argued to send you to the Realm of Absolution and I took your side, and then when I was burning and scarred you refused to help me and instead sent me flying? Venoriel - ...My liege. Can I tell you one thing?'' Tyraz - What is it, Radeon?

arec stood silently in Arsac's form.

Venoriel - ''You might have gone through many things... but it does not matter now! This is war. Should one of us fall, the entire universe will. And I assume this is not within our plans, isn't it?''

Tyraz glared at Venoriel with a fierce look, before looking back to Sarec.

Tyraz - When this is over, you will regret ever crossing me, Draconis. Venoriel - ''...Ugh, fine, fine. Get over this, we have an evil overlord to stop.'' Sarec - I never wanted to spite you Tyraz. Tyraz - ''Enough! Let us move forward, we need not waste anymore time. There shall be plenty of it to argue with when we finish this battle.'' Sarec - ''You have no idea how much I regretted leaving the boy's side. Him being around me... I felt like I had a purpose...'' Tyraz - Your purpose will be rendered naught the next time I fight with him.

Sarec clenched his fists and returned to his normal form.

Coming eventually
MeeM.