(Marvel, DC, images, manhuas, and every anime that will be mentioned and used in this story are not mine. They all belong to their respective owners. The main character "Karito Josue Valdez" and the story are mine)
Ghana, 1975.
Ace Pov
How...
How can I possibly convey the extent of the devastation that unfolded after Vietnam? It was foolish of me to harbor any hope after defeating Anguirus. The jubilation within the A.M.F. over the success of eliminating a monster like Godzilla was palpable. I received praise and gratitude for my contributions, and there was a newfound sense of optimism among us. Initially, I welcomed this optimism as a positive development. Our morale had been faltering due to the numerous failed attempts to hunt down Godzilla. The demise of Anguirus seemed to herald a turning point, a sign that victory was within reach.
Little did I realize, this was merely the precursor to an apocalypse. I should have been more cautious. I sensed a presence, akin to Godzilla but with a dark and malevolent energy. Its very existence seemed to spread corruption like a virus, infecting even our own scientists with its influence.
I must confess, I allowed myself to become overconfident. The newfound power I possessed went to my head, making me feel invincible. But life had other plans.
Initially, I believed these creatures, products of the atomic age, were simply stubborn survivors. I assumed we could deal with them in due time, with our combined efforts.
How naïve I was to entertain such notions! When did everything unravel? Why did this calamity befall us?
We were swiftly humbled... Incredibly humbled...
This world... teetered on the brink of destruction...
And I find myself questioning how much longer I can continue this fight...
I'm weary...
So... So weary...
They keep emerging... Rodan surfaced in the Philippines... followed by Battra, Megalon, Kumonga... Mothra, Ebirah, Edorah... the list goes on...
It's as if this malevolent force, out of sheer boredom, orchestrates their emergence, staging a grotesque battle royal...
For this landscape... is nothing short of hellish...
Almost the entire A.M.F. group was torn apart. Each of us lost someone dear. I remember the days when we lived in comfortable homes, but now we're reduced to homeless wanderers, seeking shelter in the ruins of once-grand hotels. Our sanctuary, our base, was annihilated by the very scientists who once aided us. It was a horror I couldn't bear. I couldn't bring myself to harm the faces of those I'd grown to cherish. Jayce... Heimerdinger... and...
Damn it...
So much blood... the blood of my friends... I... had to...
I still suffer from nightmares... nightmares of... Lux...
She and I grew closer after the horrors of Vietnam. She confessed her feelings to me, and I accepted them.
Perhaps I should have refused, spared myself the anguish I now endure.
She was unfortunate enough to fall victim to this... Darkness. Her personality underwent a complete transformation. She became hell-bent on killing Garen. He was torn, naturally... his own sister turned against him. I tried to reason with her... but it was all in vain.
Attempting to reason with her cost Poppy her life...
And in my attempt to push Lux away, to protect Garen... I... panicked and unleashed an attack that consumed her in flames. And to compound the tragedy, the darkness that had consumed her vanished, leaving behind her true self...
That fiend toyed with me, revealing her true form after I unintentionally took her life while trying to save her from corruption.
We tried to save them... tried to subdue them. But it was as if the one who corrupted them sought to obliterate our very essence.
Now Garen despises me... many of my surviving friends succumbed to guilt and took their own lives. Others fled... and only a few remained...
I should have realized the Psionic Transmitter we discovered in Vietnam was suspicious. That technology wasn't of this world. That damned entity brought it with it, and began to torment us. Initially, we believed we could employ it as some sort of mental deterrent against Godzilla, to keep him away from populated areas. But when we tested it in the field, it backfired horrendously, only exacerbating Godzilla's aggression when he detected my presence.
And when the corruption took hold, Jayce absconded with all the research, as if following some directive. After that, he simply vanished. Like a puppeteer, that entity manipulated Jayce to awaken every monster across the planet. The A.M.F. mobilized swiftly, forming new teams. Their mission: research and combat the various monsters. Miss Fortune and Zyra faced Megalon. Vi and Caitlyn confronted Mothra. Kai'Sa and Akali took on Rodan. Zed and Kennen engaged Ebirah. Garen and Jarvan faced Hedorah. Finally, Sona and Xin Zhao confronted Battra.
Well, it shouldn't come as a surprise if I tell you that half of them perished. We were utterly decimated.
At least that entity remained silent for a time, and we had colossal monsters to vanquish. But then Accra occurred. Suddenly, the monsters turned their attention and surged towards West Africa, converging on the capital city of Ghana.
And here I am... locked in a battle royale with seven different monsters...
Don't ask me how I'm still alive; I'm asking myself the same question...
No Pov
Days, nearly a week, had elapsed since the battle royale commenced, rendering the city a veritable battleground where the foolhardy met their demise with a mere touch of stray attacks. Amidst this inferno, the sole survivors remained entrenched within the ruins of the once-vibrant city, all members of the A.M.F. group: Miss Fortune, Caitlyn, Kai'sa, Zed, Garen, and Sona. Each of them retreated into their own contemplative realms, pondering the vicissitudes of their life choices. Some gazed pensively at the shattered remnants of the hotel they called home, their gazes wandering beyond the fractured walls to the tumultuous clash of titans outside—a spectacle capable of rending the very earth asunder with its ferocity.
Yet, their focus wasn't on the battling behemoths... no... it was fixed upon one man, who, since his arrival, had waged an unrelenting war against the monstrous horde single-handedly, without respite. One man, pitted against a multitude of nightmarish foes in a harrowing free-for-all. Many would deem him insane for engaging in such an evidently insurmountable conflict. Yet, that is precisely what he embodies—a reflection of the horrors he's endured during his sojourn in this dimension.
The indomitable fighting spirit exhibited by Ace stirred a glimmer of hope within the hearts of half the group. However, before they could delve deeper into their reflections, Caitlyn chose to initiate a dialogue with the remaining members who hadn't succumbed to despondency in their secluded corners.
(Caitlyn) "Just how long do you all intend to stare at them?" she asked, her voice tinged with weariness.
(Kai'sa) "Just getting a good taste of humility, Cait... Even Ace had a reality check..."
(Caitlyn) "Well, I suggest not telling that to Garen. He looks like he's had more than just a reality check. He's more dead inside than all of us," she quietly remarked. "Having everyone you care about wiped out will do that to you."
(Kai'sa) "There's got to be something we can do... I just can't bear to watch Ace do everything for us... He's killing himself out there for our sake."
(Miss Fortune) She stood up, adjusting her coat with a scowl. "I can't believe you've been looking out that window this entire time and still had the nerve to say that?! You got some gumption, Kai'sa."
(Zed) "I'm not for giving up, but he's right, Kai. Look at us. We have nothing. The only one who can do something is Ace, and even he's losing hope," he continued, his voice trailing off as he dozed off.
(Kai'sa) "Why do we just leave everything to him?! Hasn't he done more than enough for us?! We have to think of something, or else this whole disaster has been for nothing!" she exclaimed, her tone betraying her emotion.
(Miss Fortune) "It's as good as it gets, Kai. Wishful thinking never faced those monsters. Only when Ace intervened did something happen."
(Sona) Pinching the bridge of her nose, she sighed. "Ah, just stop your whining! You want to run out there and take stabs at them with your weapons, go right ahead," she said, visibly irritated.
(Miss Fortune) "You first!" she quickly retorted.
(Zed) He sighed internally.
(Caitlyn) "Everyone just stop! We can't just fight each other like this! We aren't taking on any monsters today. But what about those transmitters?"
(Sona) "With the transmitters, we just destroy them, and they go home, right?" She then looked confused. "But where do we even start looking?"
(Garen) Finally standing up, he decided to contribute to the conversation. "It's a large city, and most of it is just destroyed. We don't have enough manpower to go sifting through it all."
(Kai'sa) "Garen?"
(Garen) He peered through his binoculars and spotted a working factory far from the fight. "There..."
(Kai'sa) "What?" she asked, confused.
(Garen) "Lights are on. Means somebody's there. It's a good couple of miles out, and we'll have to go through hell to get there," he said, looking at Miss Fortune. "How are we on transport?"
(Miss Fortune) "I do have a car. I hid it when this hell started. But I'm not sure if everyone will fit."
(Garen) "Then whoever is coming better get the lead out. I'm sick and tired of being beaten senseless by these monsters. I refuse to be left as a damn spectator."
Half of the group ventured forth from the dilapidated confines of the shattered hotel, descending into the precarious depths of the barely-standing basement. Kai'sa, Garen, Miss Fortune, and Zed constituted the intrepid quartet embarking on this investigative foray. Amidst the debris, they espied the military vehicle that Miss Fortune had procured—a High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle, colloquially known as a HMMWV. With a collective resolve, they boarded the vehicle, and Miss Fortune deftly initiated its ignition.
Navigating through the desolate streets, they drew ever closer to the epicenter of the ongoing battle, their hearts burdened with silent supplications for safe passage amid the chaos—prayers that they might traverse the perilous terrain unscathed by the monstrous onslaught or the stray torrents of their cataclysmic conflict.
(Kai'sa) "They really did a number to the city... I still wonder how Ace is still even fighting after all this."
(Garen) "Just get us there quick." Mumbles "I don't wanna see that guy..."
(Miss Fortune) "You don't have to tell me twice."
As Miss Fortune navigated through the desolate streets, Ebirah's colossal form careened into a nearby building, eliciting a collective gasp from the group as they beheld the monstrous lobster looming perilously close. Before they could retreat, a searing meteor streaked toward Ebirah, unleashing a thunderous impact that reverberated through the air. Their astonishment peaked as they witnessed a blood-spattered Ace emerge from the chaos, his weary visage a testament to relentless combat, yet his resolve unyielding. Sensing Godzilla's imminent assault from a distance, Ace, utilizing his fiery abilities, propelled himself earthward, crashing into the ground with a resounding thud. In the aftermath, as Ace gathered his bearings, he discerned the presence of his comrades, his expression a mix of perplexity and recognition. With a subtle gesture, he acknowledged their presence, his gaze momentarily distant before snapping back to focus. Shaking off the momentary lapse, he beckoned the group forth, his voice a call to action amidst the turmoil.
(Ace) "Go! I will cover you!" Takes flight into the air, with the intention to protect his friends.
(Miss Fortune) "What a man... he's still fighting after so many days without rest..."
(Kai'sa) "Focus! We can't let this chance slip by!"
(Miss Fortune) "I know! Get ready, the ride is gonna be bumpy!"
Ebirah's massive form loomed menacingly as Ace closed in, evading its sweeping arm with agile grace. Behind the wheel, Miss Fortune maneuvered with expert precision, deftly navigating the debris-strewn streets. Meanwhile, Ace engaged the monstrous creature, keeping it at bay while Miss Fortune and her companions made their escape. As the terrain inclined, Miss Fortune accelerated, propelling the vehicle airborne before skillfully landing and resuming their course.
Garen's keen eyes spotted more adversaries on the horizon—Mothra and Rodan locked in a fierce aerial duel, perilously close to their location. With lightning reflexes, Ace intercepted, delivering a powerful blow that sent the battling titans crashing into a nearby structure. As Miss Fortune steered through the shattered cityscape, the car soared once more, deftly navigating above Godzilla's colossal tail.
Despite Garen's grumbling about maintaining ground contact, Miss Fortune pressed on, her focus unwavering as she avoided Godzilla's looming limbs. With Ace tirelessly fending off attacks and diverting attention away from their vehicle, they pushed forward, dodging both enemy assaults and debris.
Spotting Rodan's imminent threat, Ace charged a formidable attack, unleashing it upon the airborne behemoth. However, his focus was split as Mothra launched an assault, and Godzilla unleashed its atomic breath. Bracing himself, Ace shielded against the onslaught, ultimately crashing into a nearby building but successfully safeguarding Miss Fortune and her companions.
Amidst the chaos, Ace's valiant efforts ensured their safe passage to their destination, despite the relentless onslaught of monstrous adversaries.
As Miss Fortune neared their destination, she encountered Edorah looming ominously in her path. Undeterred, she refused to yield. With their destination within sight, she accelerated towards the monstrous creature, her resolve unwavering. As they drew perilously close, she spied an upward incline in the terrain and made a split-second decision. Without hesitation, she directed the vehicle straight into the elevated ground, a bold maneuver born of necessity.
(Kai'sa) "Edorah is right in front of us!!! "
(Miss Fortune) "Yeah, I see that. We'll be fine! Where's going straight through it!!!"
As she had predicted, they traversed the viscous body of the monster. The vehicle plunged into the gelatinous mass, rapidly succumbing to its corrosive effects as it burrowed deeper. Despite the vehicle's gradual dissolution, they managed to navigate through the creature, albeit with significant damage to their means of transport. Hastily disembarking, the group emerged from the vehicle, mindful to evade the hazardous substance exuded by Hedorah, knowing all too well the dire consequences of even the slightest contact.
(Miss Fortune) "There goes our ride..."
(Garen) "Let's get a move on. We gotta take some cover."
(Zed) "That was something..." Mumbles
They proceeded briskly toward their destination, the illuminated factory beckoning in the distance. With caution, they approached the entrance, their pace deliberate and measured, each step laden with anticipation.
(Kai'sa) "We made it!"
(Miss Fortune) "Looks like the entrance is still intact. Let's head inside."
(Garen) "Everyone got their weapons?"
(Zed) "Always."
(Kai'sa) "Yup. I'm pretty sure we all do."
(Garen) "Just making sure. Let's go."
Garen assumed the lead, asserting his presence by breaking down the door with decisive force. Upon entry, they were met with darkness, an eerie void that enveloped the interior. Papers and assorted materials lay strewn about, remnants of a hasty departure. Navigating the dimly lit factory, they discovered a staircase leading downward. Proceeding with caution, they descended into the unknown depths below.
(Miss Fortune) "Look at that. This place just keeps going down. Was this place change into a bomb shelter or something?"
(Zed) "It would be a good place to hide when your using a device to make monsters rampage."
(Garen) "Guys, I need you to focus."
Upon Garen's instruction to maintain silence, they proceeded downward until they reached a dimly illuminated chamber. However, before they could advance further, Zed's keen observation discerned the presence of two sentries positioned at the entrance, effectively halting their progress.
(Zed) Whispers "Enemies."
(Dark A.I.M soldier 1) "This is getting a bit annoying. How much longer do we gotta stay in this dimension?"
(Dark A.I.M solider 2) "Look, the boss's lackey has gotta make a few alterations in this dimension You already know that this dimension is an exact replica from that IDW comics. But because of what the God Spider did, the infinite iterations are just pilling up."
(Dark A.I.M solider 1) "Does he want to turn the entire verse into a second Dark dimension or something? Don't we already have like... an infinite of those already?"
(Dark A.I.M soldier 2) "Well, things are getting very out of control since a third Guardian came in the picture. It's better to be safe than sorry. What if more of those guys keep appearing. With Jayce and Jinx here, they can keep the second Guardian at bay."
(Garen) His eyes widen and thinks to himself "So Jayce and Jinx are here... That explains the monsters."
(Dark A.I.M soldier 1) "Ugh... just why did the Spider God had to go ahead and create a Von Neuman universe? He does know how many infinities are stacked in one universe, right? It's a Von Neuman universe already a boundless cosmology or above?"
(Dark A.I.M soldier 2) "Well, with how many dimensions and concepts it has, I think so. Only thing I can think about that's as strong... well... maybe, not sure, are SCP's and others from World Of Darkness."
While the two shadowy soldiers engaged in conversation, Zed swiftly incapacitated one with a precise strike to the back of his head, rendering him unconscious. Simultaneously, Kai'sa swiftly dispatched the other guard with a single, deftly executed kick. With the guards neutralized, they quietly opened the door and cautiously peered inside, revealing Jayce and Jinx engaged in dialogue with an enigmatic entity whose very presence seemed to warp the surrounding space.
(Dark REDACTED) "How is the progress with the Flame Guardian?"
(Dark Jinx) "Well, hot Cheetos has been putting up a fight for days already. Dude's got stamina like I've never seen before." She says with a surprised tone.
(Dark Jayce) "Though, it's a bit concerning that he's been getting stronger by the year. To be honest, I thought learning to control his new power would've taken him centuries but after 21 years, he seems to almost fully understand it."
(Dark REDACTED) "Is he doing things automatically?"
(Dark Jinx) "Well, he's doing thing as if he's seen the future of this story line. And has gained knowledge from other verses. He's new practically a super genius."
(Dark Jayce) "While is quickly adapting to his new form. He wont grasp it fully like Spider-Man did when he first got it."
(Dark REDACTED) "The fact that he's still not self aware that he's in a story and the concepts of going outside Verses/Omniverses. Yes, he wont grasp his full power unless Spider-Man guides him."
(Dark Jinx) "Do we gotta worry about mister Guardian of fiction?"
(Dark REDACTED) "No, he's currently in a dimension worse than hell. He should either be facing Yogiri Takatou or another version of Death right now."
(Dark Jayce) "You put him up against the very concepts of Death?"
(Dark Jinx) "That's crazy..."
(Dark REDACTED) "Now, idle talk. I have to get back to work. Juggernaut his a pain to babysit."
(Dark Jayce) "Understood."
(Dark REDACTED) "Just take care of the ones peeking."
(Garen) Mumbles "Shit..."
As the mysterious entity detected their presence, Jinx and Jayce swiftly armed themselves, unleashing a barrage of projectiles towards the door. Garen intercepted the assault, his trained reflexes deflecting the incoming onslaught, while Kai'sa maneuvered to close the distance, her blasters ablaze with deadly accuracy. Meanwhile, Miss Fortune provided covering fire from a distance, her keen aim picking off targets with precision.
In a tense confrontation, Jinx confronted Kai'sa head-on, their clash a symphony of agility and precision. Kai'sa unleashed a devastating void blast at point-blank range, narrowly missing Jinx's face as she deftly evaded, countering with a swift upward kick aimed at Kai'sa's chin. Undeterred, Kai'sa swiftly retaliated with a downward punch, only for Jinx to gracefully twist mid-air, delivering a punishing knee strike to Kai'sa's temple, sending her reeling.
As Kai'sa staggered, Miss Fortune seized the opportunity, unleashing a barrage of gunfire towards Jinx's exposed back. Yet, Jinx, displaying uncanny agility, evaded the onslaught with graceful ease, her movements akin to a dancer's, as she swiftly closed the distance, unleashing a relentless hail of bullets from her gatling gun towards Miss Fortune, who, despite her deft evasion, was grazed by a few rounds, eliciting a grimace of pain.
(Dark Jinx) "They have the Guardian's Blessing! Be careful!"
On the opposing end of the chamber, a second skirmish unfolded. Jayce, wielding his formidable hammer, delivered a powerful blow that sent Garen hurtling through a nearby wall, sending him crashing to the ground where the two guards lay unconscious. Before Jayce could press his advantage, he found himself ambushed by Zed, emerging from the shadows with lethal intent.
Though Jayce managed to parry Zed's initial strike, he found himself overwhelmed by the Master of Shadows' cunning tactics, as Zed's shadow clones launched a surprise assault from behind, inflicting slashing wounds upon him. With clenched teeth, Jayce countered by driving the butt of his hammer into the ground with tremendous force, unleashing a concussive shockwave that forced Zed back, sending him crashing to the ground beside Garen.
(Zed) "He's gained... new abilities." He grunts while standing up.
(Garen) "And he's stronger..."
Jayce wielded his hammer, its metallic surface aglow with the pulsating energy of Hextech magic. With a deft motion, he unleashed a torrent of arcane flames towards his adversaries. Garen and Zed, recognizing the imminent danger, swiftly evaded the onslaught, closing the distance to their formidable opponent with determined strides.
In a synchronized display of martial prowess, Garen and Zed launched a relentless assault, seeking to overwhelm Jayce and force him onto the defensive. However, they soon realized that Jayce's newfound power as a Dark had elevated him to a formidable adversary. With astonishing speed and precision, he deftly parried each of Garen's strikes while ensnaring Zed in dark tendrils of energy, rendering him temporarily incapacitated.
Undeterred by the odds stacked against them, Garen raised his sword high, intent on delivering a decisive blow. Yet, before his strike could find its mark, Jayce intercepted with a resounding clash, the force of their collision cracking the ground beneath them. Unleashing the full potential of his Hextech-infused arsenal, Jayce channeled the hammer's energy into a devastating propulsion, sending Garen hurtling backward with bone-jarring force, his body crashing unceremoniously into the unforgiving surface of a nearby wall.
(Dark Jayce) "I don't know how that Guardian learned to give blessings, but this is starting to become problematic. Why do you guys continue to fight when this world is meant to be consumed?"
(Garen) Winces in pain "What the... hell are you talking about?"
(Dark Jayce) "Didn't you notice how different Jinx and I are? We have been given knowledge and power beyond our comprehension. At first, it was shocking to know that all of us are characters inside a story, but... us Darks are more than that..."
(Garen) Holds his head in pain "You're spewing... bullshit from your mouth! Ugh!"
(Dark Jayce) "Of course. Such knowledge is forbidden from you guys. Such awareness can make any fictional character who isn't capable enough to do 4th wall breaks can't handle the truth. They might as well end up worse than an invalid and die for knowing such a fact."
(Zed) "Stop your nonsense!"
(Dark Jayce) "Nonsense? Zed, it's anything but nonsense. Can't you see? We can do so much more, with this power we can actually make a difference. We don't have to be shackled by fate when we defy it with just blinking!"
(Zed) "That power won't make you invincible, you can still die!"
(Dark Jayce) "That's where you're wrong, Zed."
(Zed) Confused "What?"
(Dark Jayce) "Darks can't die by any normal means. All characters across Fiction can't hurt us. It's like a Holy Law placed upon mortals who can't touch a God."
(Garen) "If you're invincible, how come we hurt you?" Slowly stands up.
(Dark Jayce) "Of course. If Ace hadn't blessed you guys, your corpses would've been spread all across this room the instant you entered."
(Garen) "What the fuck are you talking about?!"
(Dark Jayce) "Well, it's not like any of you would understand."
(Zed) "I..."
(Dark Jayce) "Hm? Speak up, Zed."
(Zed) "If what you said is true... with that power... can I become stronger to save my people?"
(Dark Jayce) Smirks "You can do anything you want, Zed. Anything."
(Garen) "Z-Zed... no!"
(Zed) "Then... I shall join you..."
(Dark Jayce) Laughs manically "HAHAHAHA!!! EVEN THE MASTER OF SHADOWS HAS FINALLY OPENED HIS EYES?! Come to my side, Zed! I will take you to our boss when all of this is done!" Frees Zed from his restraints.
(Garen) "N-no! HOW DARE YOU!!!!" He screams furiously
Meanwhile... Kai'sa and Miss Fortune Vs Dark Jinx.
Kai'sa surged forward with determined speed, propelling herself towards Jinx with the agility of a seasoned warrior. As she soared through the air, her kick aimed true, connecting with Jinx's defenses and driving her back against the unyielding surface of the wall. With practiced precision, Kai'sa readied her blasters, unleashing a barrage of energy towards her adversary. Yet, Jinx's uncanny reflexes allowed her to evade the onslaught, even managing to throw a grenade amidst her evasive maneuvers.
Noticing the impending danger, Miss Fortune intervened, her expert marksmanship intercepting the grenade mid-flight. With a nod of mutual understanding, the duo continued their assault, raining down a relentless barrage of firepower upon Jinx. However, their confidence faltered as they witnessed a sinister grin spread across Jinx's face.
With an unsettling display of power, Jinx halted the onslaught of bullets and blasts with an unseen force, leaving Kai'sa and Miss Fortune stunned in disbelief. As the projectiles coalesced into a deadly amalgamation, charged with explosive energy, Jinx unleashed a devastating attack towards her targets.
In a selfless act of bravery, Kai'sa shielded Miss Fortune from the impending blast, her second skin hardening in a futile attempt to mitigate the impending damage. The resulting explosion rocked the room, propelling the duo across the factory floor amidst a storm of debris and chaos.
Regaining her senses amidst the wreckage, Miss Fortune's heart sank as she beheld the extent of Kai'sa's injuries. Her friend lay writhing in agony, her once flawless skin now marred by searing burns, exposing the raw surface of her bones. With a desperate urgency, Miss Fortune rushed to Kai'sa's side, retrieving a healing potion from her pack in a frantic attempt to alleviate her suffering.
Yet, before she could administer aid, a sharp pain seared through Miss Fortune's leg as a shot from Jinx found its mark. Collapsing to the ground in agony, she watched helplessly as Jinx reveled in her twisted amusement, the echoes of her maniacal laughter ringing through the air like a chilling harbinger of chaos.
(Dark Jinx) "HAHAHA! Wow you guys scared me for a bit but shit went real south for ya'll! HAHAHA!" She states mockingly.
(Miss Fortune) "F-Fuck... you! Ngh!" Winces in pain.
(Dark Jinx) "You think you can still fight after all this?! Did going through an entire factory made you lose brain cells? HAHA! HOW FUCKIN' STUPID!"
With uncanny speed, Jinx delivered a swift kick to Miss Fortune's abdomen, propelling her through a shattered wall. The bounty hunter gasped in agony, clutching her injured body.
(Dark Jinx) "Instead of contributing to the story ya'll should've waited for Ace to save you all!" Sits on top of Miss Fortune and punches her.
(Miss Fortune) "Ugh!"
(Dark Jinx) "You side character should just watch as the actual important ones are busy contributing for the plot!" Lands another punch straight at Fortunes nose.
(Miss Fortune) "Ack!"
(Dark Jinx) "You can all fucking die knowing you did absolutely nothing but waste time! None of you deserve any sort of importance in this story! SO FUCKIN DIE WILL YA?!"
Jinx relentlessly pummeled Miss Fortune, transforming her once captivating beauty into a bloodied spectacle beneath the onslaught of punches. Confidence shattered, every blow echoed through the streets, each leaving its crimson mark upon the ground. As the relentless assault continued, Fortune's spirit waned, her defiance vanishing with each strike. With resignation in her gaze, Fortune found herself staring down the barrel of Jinx's gun, the weapon pressed against her temple.
(Dark Jinx) "Any last words, Miss Fortune?" She smirks
(Miss Fortune) Coughs "..."
(Dark Jinx) "Though so-" She froze.
Jinx's attention was abruptly drawn downward, where she beheld a gaping cavity in her chest. With dawning realization, she discerned the source of her sudden agony: Kai'sa, seizing the opportunity amidst the chaos, had unleashed a charged attack that pierced through Jinx's torso, exploiting her distraction from the torment inflicted upon Miss Fortune.
(Miss Fortune) "Y-You... shouldn't... have... underestimated us... we... have... our... own spot... in stories... as well..."
With those words uttered from Fortune's lips, Jinx collapsed to the ground, beside her fallen adversary. Kai'sa and Miss Fortune emerged victorious from their arduous battle.
Meanwhile with Garen, Zed and Jayce.
(Dark Jayce) "HAHA! That's it Zed! You're a natural at this!" He laughs manically.
The altercation unfolded as a relentless onslaught orchestrated by Jayce and Zed, akin to a symphony of violence directed at Garen, who endured the onslaught like a stoic pillar amidst the storm. Jayce deftly apprehended Garen, while Zed exploited every vulnerability, once shared camaraderie now turned to relentless aggression. Garen's once-imposing armor lay shattered, his visage marred by streams of blood, his limbs weakened and splayed upon the unforgiving ground. Overwhelmed by the onslaught, he found himself unable to mount a defense. Zed, seizing Garen by the hair, flung him with palpable force against a nearby wall, the impact shattering both the barrier and Garen's spirit, leaving behind a chilling painting in the form of a crimson trail upon the fractured surface.
(Dark Jayce) "Ahh, that should be enough my soon to be Dark comrade. I will end this with my hammer smashing his face in."
(Zed) "Understood..."
(Dark Jace) Approaches Garen's beaten form "Well, aren't you a hot mess?"
(Garen) "Ugh... fuck... you...."
(Dark Jayce) "Honestly, what did you guys thought you could achieve? You should've waited for Ace. Now your team is gonna be cut in half more than it already is. Garen, this world is meant to die for a new one to be born."
(Garen) "Your... going... to kill... everyone..."
(Dark Jayce) "Instead of the great flood like it the bible, we'll do it with these monsters." Lifts his hammer for a fatal blow "Now it's time to end your miserable life, Garen."
As Jayce moved in for the fatal strike, a sudden, searing pain pierced his chest, plunging straight to his heart. Zed, with a swift and unexpected move, had driven both of his blades into Jayce's back. With a grim determination, Zed hoisted Jayce's form into the air, twisting the blades inside his torso, eliciting a guttural cry of agony from Jayce. Then, with a forceful motion, Zed flung him across the room, where he crashed beside the Psionic Transmitters. Without hesitation, Zed rushed to Garen's side, gently lifting him up by wrapping his arm around Garen's battered body.
(Zed) "I'm so sorry for what I had to do. I just found no way to defeat him but to manipulate his cockiness."
(Garen) "At first... I was angry... but I then thought it... had to do with something... like that..."
(Zed) "Let's get out of here. The girls must also be injured."
(Garen) "Y-Yes... go and... destroy... the Transmitters..."
(Zed) "Of course."
TWSST!
(Dark Jayce) Coughs blood "Oops... I maxed... out the Controls..."
The contraption emitted a piercing, ear-splitting noise, causing every occupant in the room to clutch their ears in excruciating agony. The sound reverberated through the chamber, causing their eardrums to resonate with pain, blood seeping from the ruptured membranes. Yet, to their dismay, the cacophony acted as a beckoning call to the monstrous entities outside, each of them swiveling their colossal heads toward the factory, their primal instincts driving them to converge upon its source.
(Zed) "That bastard! Hold on Garen!"
(Garen) Winces "Y-Yep..."
Zed darted through the crumbling corridors and ascended the stairs with urgency, his senses heightened by the imminent danger. He observed the structural integrity of the building faltering under the relentless assault of Godzilla's atomic breath. As he neared the exit, the ominous groans of collapsing architecture echoed around him, foretelling imminent disaster. Just as it seemed escape was within reach, a sudden act of selflessness propelled him forward — Garen, with a surge of strength, shoved Zed forcefully towards safety, sacrificing his own chance to flee. Zed staggered outside, propelled by Garen's desperate push, but his relief was short-lived as he witnessed debris cascading down upon his comrade, trapping Garen beneath its weight. With horror etched upon his face, Zed cried out Garen's name into the chaos, his voice lost amidst the din of destruction.
(Zed) "Garen!!!"
(Kai'sa) She appeared screaming at Zed while caring Miss Fortune. "Z-Zed we need to g-go!"
(Zed) "No! I won't let another friend die!" He starts to push away rubble out of Garen.
(Garen) "Forget it, Zed... It's all on Ace now. Tell him... to succed... because if he... doesn't... I'm going to haunt him... for the... rest... of his life..."
Is if on cue, Ace descended with agonizing force, collapsing beside Kai'sa and Miss Fortune, his anguished cries harmonizing with the dissonance of battle. His body, a canvas of wounds and burns, radiated heat. Upon noticing Kai'sa and Miss Fortune, a spark of determination ignited in Ace's eyes. Despite the searing pain, he endeavored to rise, yet his weakened form betrayed him, succumbing to the strain as he faltered onto his knees.
(Ace) "Kai! Where are the others!"
(Kai'sa) "ZED! GET AWAY!!!"
(Ace) He swiveled his gaze in the direction of Kai'sa's line of sight, catching sight of Zed's valiant effort to rescue Garen. However, his eyes widened in alarm as he beheld the colossal form of Godzilla looming ominously, poised to demolish the factory with overwhelming force. "ZED! GAREN!"
BOOM!
SPLAT!
The final moments unfolded with Ace bearing witness to the crushing demise of his two friends beneath Godzilla's colossal legs. Despair echoed in his anguished screams, reverberating across the desolate field. The soul-rending sight shattered him, witnessing Garen and Zed meet such a tragic end. Kai'sa's quick thinking snapped him out of his frozen state, and he gathered the two injured women, fleeing from the impending danger.
In the distance, Ace ran tirelessly, tears streaming down his face. When they reached a safe distance, he collapsed to his knees, unleashing a torrent of emotion as he pounded the ground with clenched fists. Garen, a friendship left unhealed, a missed opportunity that now haunted Ace. Zed, the stoic martial artist who shared tranquil meals with him, had met a fate that pierced Ace's heart.
The pain of losing friends in such a harrowing manner left an indelible scar on Ace's heart, a wound that would forever ache in the depths of his being.
They really did humble them in Accra...
To be continued...