Captain…I think we should retreat. These two are crazy strong and-"
"Don't you get it? That's what makes it exciting, Alayah. This will be a great warm-up before I fight the king." Adisa said. He slowly pulled out his long black sword and pointed it at Obsidian.
"I still owe you from flicking me around earlier. Where did you come from?"
Obsidian ignored Adsia and rubbed Amethyst on her arm. "Are you two okay?"
"Yes. A little shaken…but fine. I've felt our king's aura from here…seems like he's having fun."
"Yes…indeed. I was in the middle of a little fight. A portal put me here. Everyone has split. No one is even at the giant tree anymore. We have no business-"
Adisa flexed his aura. Obsidian immediately stopped talking and held eye contact with Adisa.
"Taking me a little serious now?"
Obsidian smirked and turned towards Amethyst. "As I was saying…we have no business-"
In the blink of an eye, Adisa used his speed to throw a punch. As he was moving, Obsidian blinked at Adisa. Alayah was shocked to see her captain being pushed away with a powerful and unseen force. Adsia used his sword and slammed it on the ground to stop himself.
"Do not interrupt me. I will deal with you later-"
Obsidian couldn't help but notice the light green glowing water. "What…is this place? This water is filled with so much aura and energy."
Adisa and Alayah have no answer. "Alayah…no matter what happens. I don't want you to interfere." Adisa said.
Suddenly, a man emerged from the shadows. Marcel walked out into the opening with his hands in the air.
"Long time no see." Marcel stood between the two groups. "Marcel…what is going on?" Amethyst asked.
Marcel kneeled to the two beast. "Everyone has split. The others are on the way. We need to get to the king and fast. There's a huge fight happening in the ocean as we speak!"
Obsidian didn't move or react at all to what Marcel said. He just stared off with a blank expression on his face.
Obsidian…the leader of this expedition. Second strongest u see the king and his three giants.
Marcel clinched his fist. "Damn. I can't fight him. He's too strong." Marcel put on a fake smile and walked towards Obsidian.
"Stay there. Your heart isn't true. You're lying about something. Say it!" Obsidian demanded.
What side will you choose? We have a deal…Marcel. Adisa thought at Marcel glared at both of them. "Forgive me". Marcel sighed. We stood beside Obsidian.
"Captain…let's go. We have to get the others-"
"Running is not an option. You can leave. I'll catch up with you later."
Alayah couldn't understand. Why would someone want to fight three people so strong and powerful? Alayah closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "Captain…I care too much for you. If anything were to happen I'd…i-"
"It's okay, Alayah. You and everyone else are precious to me too. I can't run away. I've been running for a long time now-"
"It would seem…my delusions are working. You've been infected with my aura beast. Marcel and the other one are all dead. They've become the king".
"Infected? Aura beast? What are you talking about?"
"You're a Akie…correct?"
AIDS rolled his eyes and took off his cape. His muscular arms showed in his black tank-top. Obsidian smirked. "You want to fight me? Sorry to say…you just aren't on my level. There's no point in bloodshed if the king didn't order it".
Adsia couldn't help but chuckle. "Fight you? No,no, no, I'm going to kill you".
Obsidian carefully lifted Amethyst off of her feet and placed her in the corner. "If the baby comes…you let me know and I'll stop". Obsidian lowered his head and turns to face Adisa and Alayah.
Obsidian crossed his arms. "I'm waiting".
Adisa smirked. In that moment, he appeared behind Obsidian. Adisa swung his sword. Obsidian didn't react or look. He allowed Adisa to strike him in the neck. Adisa was shocked. Obsidian's neck was so powerful and thick, it cracked Adisa's weapon. "Oh?"
Obsidian turned around,grabbed Adisa, and threw him across the glowing water. Adisa slammed his hands in the water to stop himself.
"You won't be able to move me from this spot. If you can make me move or react…I'll take you somewhat serious".
******
Udo and Wonder faced off in the ocean. The wind blew, as Titan was walking towards the island. "I don't have to worry about him. You're the one I'm focused on. Let's get this started. Right now I have the advantage. Your brain is permanently damaged". Udo explained. He took a fighting stance.
"Permanently? That's fine. Based off of Obsidian's location information…that lake will be all I need to have my mind back". Wonder took a fighting pose.
"You never answered my question honestly. Why are you things here? What is it you want?"
Wonder smirked. "I want the last guardian dead-"
"If you're talking about Adisa…he is no longer with us-"
"Not true. You know the truth. I know that you know…Nzinga's death was at the hands of him. It just sucks! All I see is a black and white blur in the memories. I can't see the guardian's face. Only an immortal can defeat me. I only know one immortal…the boy called: Frost. You'd actually stand a chance if you combined your strength with theirs. But you're all alone".
"Xenon actually gave him his aura?"
Udo looked at the water Brandt's his feet and sighed. "Interesting".
"After I kill the guardian…I'm going to allow creatures from the beyond to come to this island and trample it! I'll make a new Earth. One where everyone is equal and sane! The creatures will rule over Akies and humans. This will start a world war. The dominant species will come out on top! And we…the beast will win!" Wonder roared in excitement.
"That's insane. You don't know what the humans have. Why do you think we stay here? Lied to our own people? The humans have weapons out there! Not humans on the island, but the humans beyond the island. They have weapons that are very powerful! You aren't ready to-"
"WHO decided that?! What I'm doing is bringing a new start! Your species might win or die! This is at just a fight or a war…it's extinction! The weak will die while the strong live! This…island called Earth…it's the center of the world you and I come from. Why do you think we came here? Sure, it was to kill the guardian…but, why do you think the dark island is here? Why the humans don't mess with it? There's much more to this island than you know, Udo! Every being wants a piece of what's beneath it. I'm going to use that power to forge a new world! A new universe!"
"Wonder…you have to believe me. There's some things out there…that you and me can't even beat. You're making a mistake. If you really want to teleport every being or creature from the beyond to Earth…hell is going to break loose. You don't know all that's out there".
"And you do? Tell me, Udo…how do you know so much about the beyond? The dark island? Unless…unless that little vision was right. It would seem…you aren't what you think you are". Wonder began to walk around Udo with his hands at his side. "The great Udo…the strongest Akie of this generation. You know why your mother knew so much? It's because she was from there. Yes, it all makes sense now. I can exactly see parts of her memories. Your father…your father isn't even-"
Udo flew over and delivered a powerful punch that sent Wonder flying across the ocean. Wonder did a flip and wiped the blood from his mouth. "You always cut people off when revealing part of the truth. How much longer can you hide it from everyone, Udo?"
"As long as it takes. Enough talk…I'm gonna kill you now".
"I can't die…I am immortal".
"Is that right? Hell, even if you are…I'm gonna find a way. I always find a way".
Udo slammed his hands together and shot a blast of energy at Wonder. Wonder dropped to all fours and began to run on top of the blast and surf on it.
"The hell?" Udo stopped the blast and jumped back into the air.
Wonder pointed two fingers. Almost like a gun hand sign. "Another gun-like attack?!" Udo thought.
"King's presence".
Udo plummeted into the ocean and couldn't stop. "Have fun breaking out of that. The weight is too much". Wonder purred.
Udo was sinking. "Aura beast!" The dragon shot from the ocean and with Udo on it's back. Wonder dropped on all fours again and began to run across the water. The dragon lifted in the air and began to chase while shooting flames at Wonder.
Wonder looked back with a smile on his face. His feet changed and he began to glide across the water. As if he was skating.
"Damn! Faster!" Udo yelled. The dragon flew beside Wonder. Wonder looked to his left and noticed the dragon opening it's mouth. Udo leaped off of the dragon, pulled out his chains, and threw them at Wonder.
In a swift motion Wonder slammed his feet in the water,jumped up, grabbed the chains, threw it around the dragon's neck, used it to swing around the dragon and behind Udo. Wonder managed to land a powerful kick that Udo blocked with his arms. The kick managed to snap his left arm.
Wonder landed softly on the water. "You'll need more than a dragon-"
"Combine with me…dragon!"
******
Titan marched towards the island. He could see the mist slowly approaching him. "Aura?" Titan continued to march.
Charlie was still on the island preparing himself.
"Damn…you sure do take long". A man laughed.
Charlie spun around to see Splinter. "I fell through some damn portal. I'm guessing…you and me team up before I kill you? Seems like the logical thing to do. Why else would we-"
Splinter didn't even see Charlie move. A sword made out of mist was held at his face. "You…you were there when Delta died! You guys killed him!"
Splinter calmed his face. "Not true. It wasn't in my intention to kill him. He sacrificed himself…you know that. You can't blame us for your actions".
"MY actions?! He had no choice-"
"You were too scared to fight. I heard about it and seen it. You just let him push you away. Your actions…got him killed".
Splinter pulled out his sword and walked towards the water. "You gonna keep hiding and running all your life or are you gonna let your little balls drop and fight?"
Next Chapter: Self Hate part ll