Demon_Child
02-20-2004, 11:17 PM
CRIMSON DEATH
Part 3-Retaliation
Chapter 1
The black clouds in the sky echo with the sound of thunder as the earth shakes below. The army of the damned races across the desert to consume the world of the living, however, a new resistance has been formed. Named the Wrath by the Demon Knights’ commander, Demon Child, this militia of brave mercenaries and men are prepared to die at the hands of corrupted humans and vile beings of darkness. Lead by the Demon Knights, the Wrath clashes with the unholy minions of Kaloc, the darkest and most evil being on Earth. The final hour is upon them. The final battle has begun. The final stand has been made…
*An explosion sends three corrupted flying into the air.*
TC-*behind Shawn* That’s it! Give them hell! *unleashes a stream of fire into a group of skeletons. The fiends catch fire but keep coming.*
*Above, them DC picks his targets carefully.*
DC-*hurls a fireball at some corrupted, being cautious not to hit any men of the Wrath.* Gotcha! *The corrupted catch fire and tumble to the ground.*
*Two minutes have passed since the two armies clashed. The Wrath in front were the first to fall. DC observed several men slaughtered by corrupted. The maniacal beings took great pleasure in ripping them apart with an assortment of blades, chains, hooks, axes and even more.*
DC-This is madness…*he can’t believe that with all the gunfire the Wrath is unleashing, the corrupted don’t fall, but keep coming with such ferocity. He notices the gate that they all came through has been closed.* Shankz!
Shankz-*below, slicing through corrupted in groups of three.* What!?
DC-*flies to the left as nails from a nail gun fly at him.* Go for the gate!
Shankz-*elbows a corrupted behind him in the face* Right! *takes off running through the mixed crowd of evil and good.*
Garth-*with his back to Sphere* He’s crazy! *shoots a skeleton that tries to slice him*
Sphere-*with his back to Garth* Aren’t we all! Aaaaah! *pops a corrupted man’s head with his shotgun* This is getting messy!
Garth-Keep fighting! *ducks as an axe flies at his head* We have to win this!
Shankz-*starts running for gate, but is blocked by dozens upon dozens of enemies.* DC! There’s too many! *backs up as he hacks with his sword*
Saffron-Take this, you freaks! *plows down corrupted left and right*
DC-*lands and hacks through skeletons until he reaches Shawn* Shawn! You got anything powerful enough to crack that gate!?
Shawn-Cover me! *turns to look at the 25 foot tall black gate as DC keeps corrupted off of him.* I got something that might work!
DC-Good! Do it. I got you covered. *drives his sword through a chainsaw wielding man*
*Shawn opens his bag of explosives. He pulls out an oddly shaped pipe. Ripping off the cap, he pulls out a fuse and lights it.*
Shawn-*turning towards gate* Fire in the hole! *heaves the bomb*
*It explodes on contact, creating a shockwave of energy. It’s so powerful, it sends all the minions of Kaloc around it crashing to the dirt. The gate bursts open, breaking off huge hinges.*
Shawn-Wooooooo-hoooooo! *pumps his fists in the air*
DC-Good work! *stands up* Comon men!!! Go through the gate!
*The Wrath pushes on harder, hitting corrupted and skeletons with waves of gunfire. Finally, they make it inside Dark Eden. The Demon Knights follow. They meet in a huddle.*
DC-*yelling over the battle going on around them* Tim, Garth, Shroomie, Red, Sphere, Saffron! You have to stay out here and keep fighting!
Saffron-Wtf are you going to do!?
DC-Shankz, Shawn, and I are heading inside the fortress! We’re going to try to bring it down!
Shawn-Why do I have to come with?!
DC-You’re the only one with enough knowledge of explosives to level this thing! If we get in trouble, you’ll be fine!
Shawn-Okay!
*The Demon Knights break out of the huddle and continuing fighting. Shankz and DC fight their way towards the entrance to the fortress while Shawn stays between them.*
Garth-Good luck guys! *watches as the three corrupted take down a man, ripping out his hair and tearing off his arms* You’ll need it…
*Shankz reaches the door to the inside of the tower and drives his sword through the top. He pulls down, cutting a line through the middle.*
Shankz-DC! On 3!
DC-Right! 1!
Shankz-2!
DC-3!
*The two of them charge and break open the extremely strong door.*
Shawn-Guys! *looks around in panic*
*A red arm reaches out and pulls him in.*
Shawn-Aaah! Carnage!
DC-No! It’s me! *lifts him to his feet*
Shankz-*holding sword* Let’s go!
*The three race through the ground level of the fortress. The walls are dark blue and the ceiling is black and filled with metallic pipes.*
DC-There. *points to a door* Think it’s an elevator?
Shankz-Only one way to find out…*he runs up to the door and is surprised when it opens like an automatic one. So surprised, he nearly trips when he stops.* Looks like we’re expected.
DC-That can’t be good. Still, we have a job to do. Comon. *they run through the door and into a narrow hallway.*
Outside…
*Shroomie runs and hides behind a car that remained after the city appeared.*
Shroomie-Crazy f*ckers! *puts down his mini gun, takes out a joint, and starts smoking*
Saffron-Aaaaaaaaaah! *flies overhead and lands behind the car on her back.* Aw…sh*t!
Shroomie-*puffs* You okay there, holy girl?
Saffron-No! *looks at him* Wtf are you doing getting high!?
Shroomie-I believe you’ve just answered your own question.
Saffron-Graah! *gets up and runs over, ducking down behind the car next to him* You know something! You’re useless!
Shroomie-Excuse me?
Saffron-You have no powers! You’re always getting stoned! You can’t fight worth a sh*t! You’re useless!
Shroomie-Useless? Useless! I’ll show you whose useless! *he throws the joint away, grabs his mini gun, and jumps up on the roof of the wrecked car*
Saffron-WTF are you doing!?
Shroomie-*lifts mini gun up* Hey! Listen up you corrupted and undead assholes! I got a message for you!
*Corrupted and skeletons spot him and start running towards the car.*
Shroomie-That’s right! *stomps on the roof of the car, getting a rhythm going.* I call this little number “Who’s your daddy, b*tch”!
Saffron-*still hiding* You crazy, stoned jackass!
*The monsters are seconds away from tearing Shroomie apart.*
Shroomie-You wanna see super powers, Saffron!? Get a load of this sh*t! *cracks neck and bends his knees. The monsters reach the car and start climbing.* Heads up you f*cked up bastards! *He jumps into the air…exactly 15 feet.*
Saffron-*looking up* What…the…hell?
Shroomie-*aims mini gun down and starts shooting at all the enemies below* Death from above, mother f*ckers!!! Woohoohoohoohoo!!!
*Kaloc’s minions are rattled with bullets until they all fall to the ground. Shroomie keeps shooting rapidly in all directions. Dust starts to rise from the ground. He finally falls to the ground and lands on his feet. As the dust clears, Garth, Saffron, TC, Sphere, and Redsoldier look around and find all the enemies dead. The fighters of the Wrath are stunned. Corpses of corrupted and scattered skeleton bones line the dirt.*
Shroomie-Mess with the best, burn like the rest! *drops the empty mini gun*
Garth-*walks up, scratching his head* How the holy f*ck did you do that?
Shroomie-If you’re dealing drugs to angels, some of the toughest f*ckers in the universe, and they get mad when you rip them off, wouldn’t you need to be able to kick ass too?
Redsoldier-You crazy bastard! You did it! Hahahahaha! *he runs up and grabs him in a hug*
Shroomie-Hey! WTF!? I don’t swing that way!
*Saffron runs up and gives him a big hug.*
Shroomie-Now, that’s what I’m talking about!
Saffron-I’m congratulating you, ass!
*The Demon Knights and some people from the Wrath help to lift Shroomie off the ground on their shoulders.*
Shroomie-That’s right! Who da man!? I da man!
*They cheer.*
Up on the top floor of the tower…
*Kaloc and Crion watch the battle from a window.*
Crion-What is this!? He killed all the slaves! Master! What will we do!? We’ll surely…*he stops when he sees what Kaloc is doing.*
*Kaloc is chuckling. He starts clapping slowly.*
Kaloc-Marvelous…truly marvelous.
Crion-Master, are you feeling well?
Kaloc-You think I’m worried? Ha! I’ve been waiting for this to happen. I’m quite happy actually. *He presses a button and the window slides open.*
Kaloc-They will know true sorrow… *He raises his hands, and as he does, the veins under his black, vile skin begin to pulse.* Mortals!!!
*On the ground below, the Wrath and the Demon Knights look up, unable to see him.*
Garth-WTF?
Kaloc-You think that’s the end of my little show!? Hahahahahahaha! I have such a great surprise in store for you! *he cracks his knuckles* Arise, my minions. Death has taken you and now you are worthy of my power…*he lifts a finger on his right hand and the yellow nail grows until it’s sharp and jagged. He uses it to slice open his left hand. He holds it out the window and the black blood drips to the ground below.*
Crion-*staring on in disbelief* Master?
Kaloc-*pulling his bleeding hand in. It heals instantly.* Silence…*screams out the window* Dialos miya kolia! Arise my minions!
*A puddle of blood on the ground far below starts to separate.*
Redsoldier-*watching* I never heard about this…
TC-Seems he’s developed new tricks.
Garth-Look!
*Small amounts of the black blood go to each corrupted corpse. It seems to sink inside their bodies. Suddenly, the bodies begin to spasm. One by one, the corrupted stand up. Their backs rip open and crimson, slimy beings emerge, discarding the bodies like costumes. Eyeballs begin to fall out of their skulls. Their teeth grow longer and sharper. Black claws start to rip out of their knuckles. The nightmarish figures all turn to face the shocked Wrath and Demon Knights.*
Garth-Oh…oh…this is f*cked up right here. Red, what the f*ck are these things?!
Redsoldier-I don’t know!
*The creatures open their saliva dripping maws and scream a high pitched squeal. All 8,000 of them raise their claws and charge.*
Garth-*pulls out guns and spits on the ground* Kill them all!!!
*The Wrath raise their weapons and yell their warcry before they charge to meet the new threat.*
Chapter 2
*Shankz, Shawn, and DC reach an elevator at the end of the hallway and enter.*
DC-*looking up at the floor number.* Well…fifty floors.
Shawn-Where would Kaloc be?
DC-I’d guess the top floor. *he hits the 50 on a panel to the left. The elevator starts to move.* Hmm…
Shankz-I know what you’re thinking…
DC-What’s that?
Shankz-Too easy.
DC-Yeah.
*The elevator starts to shake. They stop on the 40th floor. The doors slide open.*
Shankz-*stops Shawn from walking out right away* It’s got to be a trap.
DC-Ya. You’re most likely right.
Shankz-What’s the game plan?
DC-One of us needs to go check it out…
Shankz-Ya. One of us…
Shawn-Ya. One of…oh no.
Shankz-Time to take one for the team.
Shawn-No! You can’t expect me to go!
DC-Take it easy, I’m going. *walks out of the elevator.*
Shankz-Watch out, DC.
DC-I will. *draws sword and cautiously walks through empty room. He suddenly notices something far ahead running towards him.* Finally. Bring it on!
*As the figure charges closer and closer, DC notices something. The figure is glowing blue. It suddenly stops. DC watches in amazement as the figure goes through the wall on the right.*
DC-*runs over the place the figure went through* Hmm…*turns to Shankz and Shawn* Comon! It’s clear.
*The two run up next to him and look at the wall.*
Shawn-What was that?
DC-You saw it too.
Shankz-Yes. It was glowing blue.
DC-*touches wall* It’s ice cold…*touches further to the left* This wall’s warm. How strange…
Shawn-*looks ahead* There’s a staircase at the end of this room. We could take it to the top floor.
DC-Sounds like a plan. Let’s…*he stops and holds his sword up. Shankz does the same. They look at each other.*
DC-I knew you couldn’t be trusted…
Shankz-I’ll cut you into pieces, demon…
DC-*runs and punches him* Die!
Shankz-*jumps up and grabs DC by the throat. DC grabs him too.* I’ll *choke* kill you!
Shawn-Guys! Stop!
DC-Die, damn you!
Shankz-You die you rotten stinking…*He lets go. DC does the same.* Wtf was that?
DC-I don’t know…I felt like killing you just now.
Shankz-There’s something wrong with this room.
DC-*sees something in the corner of his eye* The wall…shhhhh…*he lifts his sword*
Shankz-What?
DC-Shhhh! *walks over to the wall quietly. He lifts his sword and looks hard at the wall. Without any sign, he swings the sword at the wall. It chops an invisible figure in half.*
*The figure falls to the ground and dies. It’s a ragman.*
DC-They’re camouflaged!
Shankz-Not anymore. Look…
*The last ragmen appear. DC counts eight of them.*
DC-We can take them.
Shankz-I got the four on the right, you get the four on the left.
DC-Let’s do it.
Ragman-Hehehehehehe…you’ve got to be joking. *he raises his hands* You’re dead! Attack! *The 8 of them charge at the three Demon Knights.*
Outside…
TC-These things are unstoppable! *watches as soldier after soldier of the Wrath is torn apart. He shoots his flamethrower at the creatures, but bizarrely, they don’t catch fire.* This sucks ass!
*The Demon Knights and Wrath start to fall back because of the unrelenting attacks of the new monsters. During the fight Shroomie named them “redheads” because they had no eyes and their heads were all red. As the fighters move back towards a corner of Dark Eden, Garth looks at the fortress.*
Garth-I hope you guys are having more luck than we are…
Back on the 40th floor…
DC-Aaaaaaah!!! *slices off the head of a ragman after he drives his claws into DC’s leg.* Sonavabitch!
Shankz-*chops a ragman in half* Damn beasts!
Ragman-Surrender or die screaming! *The last six charge at once.*
DC-Noooo! *forms a fireball and whips it at the nearest one, setting him on fire*
Shankz-*sees a chance and runs the burning ragman through as he bursts into dust.* Ya!
*The last five attack, knocking DC and Shankz into the wall near the elevator.*
DC-F*ck!
Shankz-Damnit!
Shawn-*standing there with just bombs* Crap…
Ragman-*looking at the lone Demon Knight* Ready to die, little man?
Shawn-No…*pulls a tiny bomb out of his bag. It is the size of a tootsie roll.*
Ragman-*blink* Hahahahahahahaha! Wtf is that!?
Shawn-Your demise…*presses a little button on the end and drops it on the ground. It flashes red on both ends. The flashing becomes more rapid, then stops.*
Ragman-*snicker* No more games. Time to die!
Shawn-1…2…3…4…5…6…
Ragman-What the?
Shawn-10! *he jumps into the air as the little bomb goes off. In a split second blast, it leaps a few inches and unleashes a wave of energy. It flashes around the ragmen and goes on behind them.*
Ragman-…
DC-*looks*…
Shankz-???
*The Ragmen’s feet and ankles fall over backwards as the rest of their bodies crumble to the ground. They crawl.*
Ragman-No! Not possible!
DC-Way to go, Shawn! *draws his sword and charges*
Shankz-Payback time, losers! *follows DC*
*They behead four of the ragmen. The last one rolls over and faces them with his back on the ground.*
Ragman-*shakes his clawed hands* No! No!!!
DC-It’s over. Give my regards to the pit. *raises hand and forms fireball*
Ragman-*silently* 800 years and this is how it ends…
*Demon Child sets the last ragman on fire and watches him burst into dust after the flames subside.*
Shankz-Time to use the stairs. Think you can take 10 floors, DC?
DC-Heh. It’s good to see you’ve still got a sense of humor.
*The three of them walk towards the staircase.*
On the top floor…
Crion-The ragmen are dead, Master! Does this mean nothing to you?
Kaloc-*watches the battle between the Demon Knights and the redheads.* They are no longer needed, Crion. They played their part. You yourself wanted them dead…
Crion-We have no more defenses in the fortress, Master! Those three meddlers will surely reach us now!
Kaloc-Why do you fear them so, Crion? You know you are but a soul. They cannot hurt you.
Crion-This is true, but I’ve sensed something. There is something about them. It almost seems as if four are coming and not three…
Kaloc-Bah! You are just sensing that mad symbiote, Carnage. He must still hold some compassion for them in that slimy heart of his. No matter, when the time comes, he’ll do his job well.
Crion-That’s another thing, Master. Where is that station you gave him?
Kaloc-That’s not for you to know, Crion. Now, bring some more popcorn. Extra buttered. I want to savor it while I savor the demise of the Demon Knights outside in the courtyard. They will fall soon enough. It is only a matter of time…
Back outside…
Saffron-What are we going to do, Red!? Our forces are dropping like flies! Our attacks have little or no affect on these monsters!
Redsoldier-I don’t know what to do! I just don’t know!
Saffron-Think of something!
Redsoldier-I…*looks up* What in the name of…
*A blue figure seems to glide across the sky. It dives towards the mob of redheads. One of the creatures looks up and hisses at it. In a few seconds, the glowing blue apparition hits the ground and begins to glow brighter.*
Shroomie-*looking at blue figure* Am I high? I only had one hit!
Garth-No…I see it too.
*Everyone stops to stare at the spectacle. The redheads, the Wrath, and the Demon Knights on the ground watch as something incredible happens. The light grows brighter for a moment, then flashes. It speeds towards the redheads and unleashes a nova of blue energy. The redheads screech in rage as the blue energy freezes them like an ice beam. They turn to crimson Popsicles…then shatter into thousands of pieces.*
Garth-It can’t be…could it?
Redsoldier-Maybe. *starts to walk over the glowing form* Who are you?
*The blue figure looks at him, then lifts off the ground and flies towards the tower.*
Shroomie-*stares up for long time* Hey…they’re gone. We won!
*The Wrath and Demon Knights realize it too. The brave warriors erupt in cheers.*
Redsoldier-Wait!
*They stop cheering and listen.*
Redsoldier-*looking up at fortress* Shankz, Shawn, and DC are still in there.
*The army grows silent and looks closely at the fortress before them, waiting for any signs of what’s been happening inside.*
Chapter 3
*Inside the fortress, DC leads the other two up another fight.*
DC-We’re almost there. Only four more floors.
Shankz-Something’s wrong. We haven’t seen hide nor hair of Carnage…
DC-He’s probably up on the top floor, being a pathetic watchdog to Kaloc. Poor, mad fool…
*They reach the top of the stairs, with only two more floors to go.*
Shankz-Looks like the end of the line.
Shawn-We’ll have to go through another room.
DC-Maybe not. *lifts his sword and swings it at the ceiling. It doesn’t even make a scratch.* Looks like Kaloc planned for that…
Shankz-I’m sure he’s forcing us into another trap.
DC-Even if he is, we have no choice but to carry on.
Shawn-Right. We can do this. We’ve won battles before and we can win them again.
DC-*smiles* That’s the spirit. Comon.
*They walk into a new room and look around. The walls are blue and the floor is black just like the other rooms. The ceiling is still filled with metallic pipes and darkness. Light comes from bulbs on the floor like a runway. DC and Shankz walk around cautiously with their swords drawn while Shawn follows.*
DC-Blood…I can smell it in this room. It’s very strong.
Shankz-I hate the smell of blood…
*They walk down the hallway when Demon Child hears it.*
DC-He’s here.
*A monstrous Carnage drops down from the ceiling in front of them. He stretches his claws and his legs. Slimy, unpredictable tendrils move around him in unison. He grins his wacky grin, but his crimson filled eyes are filled with hatred.*
Carnage-What took you so long?
DC-Carnage. Shankz and I can take you out. You’re no match for our might combined. If you step aside now and let us pass, you won’t be hurt. We can kill Kaloc and you’ll be restored.
Carnage-You don’t get it do you? I can’t let you pass. I have strict orders. This isn’t business, just personal. Hehehehehehehe…
DC-This is the last warning, Carnage. Move aside or you’re in for a world of hurt!
Carnage-Hehehehehehehahahahaha! You think I’m afraid of you!? Tell you what. I’ll let you have the first hit! *he puts his arms behind his back along with his tendrils. He stretches out his chest.* Go ahead, DC! Hit me with your best shot!
DC-You were warned, old friend. *he forms a fireball* Time to feel the burn. *he aims his hand and shoots the fire at Carnage’s chest.*
*It hits, but Carnage doesn’t catch fire. A split second after it hits, Carnage dives at the shocked DC. In his confusion, he can’t stop Carnage as he punches him in the face, grabs him with his tendrils before he falls, and punches him over and over. He then lifts him off his feet with the tendrils.*
DC-Ugh…*shakes his head*
Shankz-Wtf?! *lifts sword to attack*
Carnage-Hahahahahahahahahahaha! *drives to blades into DC’s chest. His blood splatters out of his back and on Shawn.*
Shawn-Aaaaaaah! No!
DC-Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!! *goes silent*
*Carnage flings DC off his blades and into a wall, where he slumps to the ground and lies still.*
Shankz-Damn you, Carnage! *swings sword at him, but he blocks with a blade. Carnage slices Shankz’ right leg with the other blade. Shankz stumbles to the ground.*
Shawn-Carnage…No…
Carnage-*looks at the defenseless Demon Knight* What? You want some too? Sure! Plenty to go around!! *he punches Shawn and uses a tendril to smack him flying to the ground.* Hahahahahahahaha!
Shankz-*standing on one leg* You bastard…you f*cking bastard…
Carnage-Oh, don’t flatter me! You knew it would end like this! Any last words before I tear you apart? Hehehehehe…
Shankz-Ya? How’d you take that fireball and not burst into flames?
Carnage-Heh. Nice trick, eh? It’s simple, actually. *he peels a thin layer of clear, plastic like material off his chest and lets it fall to the ground.* Flame retardant. Hahahahahaha!
Shankz-Very nice. Now I got you.
Carnage-You’re bluffing, fool. You’ve got one good leg and you’re about to lose them both! Hahahahahaha!
Shankz-No, cuz DC heard you and got up.
Carnage-*turns to look then turns back in time to lose his left arm.* Aaaaaaaaaaah!!! Damn you!!! *turns his right hand into a axe and swings it at Shankz.*
Shankz-I’m gonna kill your ass, you murdering bastard! *blocks every hit.*
Carnage-You talk too much! I’ll rip out your tongue!! *his tendrils become blades and all of them attack Shankz, slashing him like fast moving needles.*
Shankz-Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!! *shoves sword through Carnage and pushes him backwards into the wall*
Carnage-Aaaaaaaaaaaah!!! *hits the wall, his rage growing.* I’ll tear your nose from your face!!! I’ll skin you alive!!! I’ll strangle you with your own esophagus!!!
Shankz-Shut the f*ck up!!! *lifts him off the ground while on his sword and flings him to the ground. He runs over and kicks him in the back over and over.* You f*ckin living nightmare!!!
*Shankz proceeds to stomp Carnage’s head into the floor over and over while the symbiote struggles.*
Carnage-*spitting out blood* I’ll rip off your arms *choke* and eat them!!!
Shankz-*chops off his other arm, picks it up and smacks him in the back of the head with it* You’re going down, you sick sonavabitch!!!
Carnage-*bleeding everywhere* Die…die…
Shankz-*raises sword over his head* This is for PC…GO TO HELL!!!
Carnage-*screaming* Graaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!
*Shankz brings down the sword and chops Carnage’s head off. It rolls across the floor. He continues to hack his lifeless body over and over.*
Shankz-Damn you! Damn you!!! *chokes* Damn you…damn you…*falls to his knees*
*Shawn comes over, holding his arm. He puts his hand on Shankz’ shoulder.*
Shawn-It’s okay…it’s okay. He’s dead.
Shankz-PC’s gone…I’ve avenged her death…but now…I’m sick to my stomach.
Shawn-You’re finally grieving, buddy. You didn’t before because you wanted vengeance so much. Now that you have it, you can finally mourn…
Shankz-PC…*he drops his sword, puts his face in his hands and cries. He sees something out of the corner of his eye.* Huh!? Demon Child!? How!?
*Demon Child walks over to them. He moves slowly.*
DC-He didn’t do enough to kill me. I’ll regenerate over time…
Shankz-We don’t have time…Kaloc still lives. As long as he does, the world is at his mercy unless we can stop it…
DC-I’ll heal. You need to take it easy. You’ve done enough…
Shankz-I did everything I could…but it didn’t bring PC99 back…
PC-No. I was already here.
*Shawn jumps 5 feet and falls to the ground. He points at the glowing blue visage of Protosschcik99.*
Shawn-*shaking* G-g-g-g-ghost!!
PC-Knock it off, Shawn, I’m not here to haunt you. I’ve been following you this whole time.
DC-If you’ve been following us, why didn’t you say anything?
PC-I couldn’t find my voice or even my power. Just recently, I’ve learned to use my powers again. They never left me. I defeated Kaloc’s new minions before they could kill all our friends.
DC-What new minions?
PC-There’s no time for that. Here. *she glides over to him and reaches out a hand. It begins to glow blue.* Hold still…*the blue light flashes on and off. DC’s wounds begin to disappear*
DC-Whoa…I’m healed, but how-
PC-*shakes head* One sec. *she glides over to heal Shankz and then heals Shawn.*
Shankz-Thank you, PC…
PC-You’re welcome.
DC-Ok. *lifts sword* Let’s go. We’re going to fight Kaloc and finish his reign of corruption.
PC-Just a moment. *turns to Shankz* You have no idea how much I’ve missed you. Thank you for avenging me…*turns to look at Carnage* I don’t blame him, you know. He was sick, like the people from our town. They couldn’t be stopped, so they had to be killed. He’s finally free. I thank you for that too, Shankz. Now, go. Finish off Kaloc and avenge the souls of all these poor people and our friends…
DC-You’re right. Goodbye, PC. It was good to talk to you again. *he turns and heads for the last elevator.*
Shawn-Thanks, PC. You really saved us. I’ll miss you. *follows DC into elevator*
PC-Miss you too, Shawn.
Shankz-*smiles* Goodbye, my love. *heads for elevator*
PC-Au revoir, my love.
*As Shankz, DC, and Shawn disappear behind the closing elevator doors, so does PC99.*
Part 3-Retaliation
Chapter 1
The black clouds in the sky echo with the sound of thunder as the earth shakes below. The army of the damned races across the desert to consume the world of the living, however, a new resistance has been formed. Named the Wrath by the Demon Knights’ commander, Demon Child, this militia of brave mercenaries and men are prepared to die at the hands of corrupted humans and vile beings of darkness. Lead by the Demon Knights, the Wrath clashes with the unholy minions of Kaloc, the darkest and most evil being on Earth. The final hour is upon them. The final battle has begun. The final stand has been made…
*An explosion sends three corrupted flying into the air.*
TC-*behind Shawn* That’s it! Give them hell! *unleashes a stream of fire into a group of skeletons. The fiends catch fire but keep coming.*
*Above, them DC picks his targets carefully.*
DC-*hurls a fireball at some corrupted, being cautious not to hit any men of the Wrath.* Gotcha! *The corrupted catch fire and tumble to the ground.*
*Two minutes have passed since the two armies clashed. The Wrath in front were the first to fall. DC observed several men slaughtered by corrupted. The maniacal beings took great pleasure in ripping them apart with an assortment of blades, chains, hooks, axes and even more.*
DC-This is madness…*he can’t believe that with all the gunfire the Wrath is unleashing, the corrupted don’t fall, but keep coming with such ferocity. He notices the gate that they all came through has been closed.* Shankz!
Shankz-*below, slicing through corrupted in groups of three.* What!?
DC-*flies to the left as nails from a nail gun fly at him.* Go for the gate!
Shankz-*elbows a corrupted behind him in the face* Right! *takes off running through the mixed crowd of evil and good.*
Garth-*with his back to Sphere* He’s crazy! *shoots a skeleton that tries to slice him*
Sphere-*with his back to Garth* Aren’t we all! Aaaaah! *pops a corrupted man’s head with his shotgun* This is getting messy!
Garth-Keep fighting! *ducks as an axe flies at his head* We have to win this!
Shankz-*starts running for gate, but is blocked by dozens upon dozens of enemies.* DC! There’s too many! *backs up as he hacks with his sword*
Saffron-Take this, you freaks! *plows down corrupted left and right*
DC-*lands and hacks through skeletons until he reaches Shawn* Shawn! You got anything powerful enough to crack that gate!?
Shawn-Cover me! *turns to look at the 25 foot tall black gate as DC keeps corrupted off of him.* I got something that might work!
DC-Good! Do it. I got you covered. *drives his sword through a chainsaw wielding man*
*Shawn opens his bag of explosives. He pulls out an oddly shaped pipe. Ripping off the cap, he pulls out a fuse and lights it.*
Shawn-*turning towards gate* Fire in the hole! *heaves the bomb*
*It explodes on contact, creating a shockwave of energy. It’s so powerful, it sends all the minions of Kaloc around it crashing to the dirt. The gate bursts open, breaking off huge hinges.*
Shawn-Wooooooo-hoooooo! *pumps his fists in the air*
DC-Good work! *stands up* Comon men!!! Go through the gate!
*The Wrath pushes on harder, hitting corrupted and skeletons with waves of gunfire. Finally, they make it inside Dark Eden. The Demon Knights follow. They meet in a huddle.*
DC-*yelling over the battle going on around them* Tim, Garth, Shroomie, Red, Sphere, Saffron! You have to stay out here and keep fighting!
Saffron-Wtf are you going to do!?
DC-Shankz, Shawn, and I are heading inside the fortress! We’re going to try to bring it down!
Shawn-Why do I have to come with?!
DC-You’re the only one with enough knowledge of explosives to level this thing! If we get in trouble, you’ll be fine!
Shawn-Okay!
*The Demon Knights break out of the huddle and continuing fighting. Shankz and DC fight their way towards the entrance to the fortress while Shawn stays between them.*
Garth-Good luck guys! *watches as the three corrupted take down a man, ripping out his hair and tearing off his arms* You’ll need it…
*Shankz reaches the door to the inside of the tower and drives his sword through the top. He pulls down, cutting a line through the middle.*
Shankz-DC! On 3!
DC-Right! 1!
Shankz-2!
DC-3!
*The two of them charge and break open the extremely strong door.*
Shawn-Guys! *looks around in panic*
*A red arm reaches out and pulls him in.*
Shawn-Aaah! Carnage!
DC-No! It’s me! *lifts him to his feet*
Shankz-*holding sword* Let’s go!
*The three race through the ground level of the fortress. The walls are dark blue and the ceiling is black and filled with metallic pipes.*
DC-There. *points to a door* Think it’s an elevator?
Shankz-Only one way to find out…*he runs up to the door and is surprised when it opens like an automatic one. So surprised, he nearly trips when he stops.* Looks like we’re expected.
DC-That can’t be good. Still, we have a job to do. Comon. *they run through the door and into a narrow hallway.*
Outside…
*Shroomie runs and hides behind a car that remained after the city appeared.*
Shroomie-Crazy f*ckers! *puts down his mini gun, takes out a joint, and starts smoking*
Saffron-Aaaaaaaaaah! *flies overhead and lands behind the car on her back.* Aw…sh*t!
Shroomie-*puffs* You okay there, holy girl?
Saffron-No! *looks at him* Wtf are you doing getting high!?
Shroomie-I believe you’ve just answered your own question.
Saffron-Graah! *gets up and runs over, ducking down behind the car next to him* You know something! You’re useless!
Shroomie-Excuse me?
Saffron-You have no powers! You’re always getting stoned! You can’t fight worth a sh*t! You’re useless!
Shroomie-Useless? Useless! I’ll show you whose useless! *he throws the joint away, grabs his mini gun, and jumps up on the roof of the wrecked car*
Saffron-WTF are you doing!?
Shroomie-*lifts mini gun up* Hey! Listen up you corrupted and undead assholes! I got a message for you!
*Corrupted and skeletons spot him and start running towards the car.*
Shroomie-That’s right! *stomps on the roof of the car, getting a rhythm going.* I call this little number “Who’s your daddy, b*tch”!
Saffron-*still hiding* You crazy, stoned jackass!
*The monsters are seconds away from tearing Shroomie apart.*
Shroomie-You wanna see super powers, Saffron!? Get a load of this sh*t! *cracks neck and bends his knees. The monsters reach the car and start climbing.* Heads up you f*cked up bastards! *He jumps into the air…exactly 15 feet.*
Saffron-*looking up* What…the…hell?
Shroomie-*aims mini gun down and starts shooting at all the enemies below* Death from above, mother f*ckers!!! Woohoohoohoohoo!!!
*Kaloc’s minions are rattled with bullets until they all fall to the ground. Shroomie keeps shooting rapidly in all directions. Dust starts to rise from the ground. He finally falls to the ground and lands on his feet. As the dust clears, Garth, Saffron, TC, Sphere, and Redsoldier look around and find all the enemies dead. The fighters of the Wrath are stunned. Corpses of corrupted and scattered skeleton bones line the dirt.*
Shroomie-Mess with the best, burn like the rest! *drops the empty mini gun*
Garth-*walks up, scratching his head* How the holy f*ck did you do that?
Shroomie-If you’re dealing drugs to angels, some of the toughest f*ckers in the universe, and they get mad when you rip them off, wouldn’t you need to be able to kick ass too?
Redsoldier-You crazy bastard! You did it! Hahahahaha! *he runs up and grabs him in a hug*
Shroomie-Hey! WTF!? I don’t swing that way!
*Saffron runs up and gives him a big hug.*
Shroomie-Now, that’s what I’m talking about!
Saffron-I’m congratulating you, ass!
*The Demon Knights and some people from the Wrath help to lift Shroomie off the ground on their shoulders.*
Shroomie-That’s right! Who da man!? I da man!
*They cheer.*
Up on the top floor of the tower…
*Kaloc and Crion watch the battle from a window.*
Crion-What is this!? He killed all the slaves! Master! What will we do!? We’ll surely…*he stops when he sees what Kaloc is doing.*
*Kaloc is chuckling. He starts clapping slowly.*
Kaloc-Marvelous…truly marvelous.
Crion-Master, are you feeling well?
Kaloc-You think I’m worried? Ha! I’ve been waiting for this to happen. I’m quite happy actually. *He presses a button and the window slides open.*
Kaloc-They will know true sorrow… *He raises his hands, and as he does, the veins under his black, vile skin begin to pulse.* Mortals!!!
*On the ground below, the Wrath and the Demon Knights look up, unable to see him.*
Garth-WTF?
Kaloc-You think that’s the end of my little show!? Hahahahahahaha! I have such a great surprise in store for you! *he cracks his knuckles* Arise, my minions. Death has taken you and now you are worthy of my power…*he lifts a finger on his right hand and the yellow nail grows until it’s sharp and jagged. He uses it to slice open his left hand. He holds it out the window and the black blood drips to the ground below.*
Crion-*staring on in disbelief* Master?
Kaloc-*pulling his bleeding hand in. It heals instantly.* Silence…*screams out the window* Dialos miya kolia! Arise my minions!
*A puddle of blood on the ground far below starts to separate.*
Redsoldier-*watching* I never heard about this…
TC-Seems he’s developed new tricks.
Garth-Look!
*Small amounts of the black blood go to each corrupted corpse. It seems to sink inside their bodies. Suddenly, the bodies begin to spasm. One by one, the corrupted stand up. Their backs rip open and crimson, slimy beings emerge, discarding the bodies like costumes. Eyeballs begin to fall out of their skulls. Their teeth grow longer and sharper. Black claws start to rip out of their knuckles. The nightmarish figures all turn to face the shocked Wrath and Demon Knights.*
Garth-Oh…oh…this is f*cked up right here. Red, what the f*ck are these things?!
Redsoldier-I don’t know!
*The creatures open their saliva dripping maws and scream a high pitched squeal. All 8,000 of them raise their claws and charge.*
Garth-*pulls out guns and spits on the ground* Kill them all!!!
*The Wrath raise their weapons and yell their warcry before they charge to meet the new threat.*
Chapter 2
*Shankz, Shawn, and DC reach an elevator at the end of the hallway and enter.*
DC-*looking up at the floor number.* Well…fifty floors.
Shawn-Where would Kaloc be?
DC-I’d guess the top floor. *he hits the 50 on a panel to the left. The elevator starts to move.* Hmm…
Shankz-I know what you’re thinking…
DC-What’s that?
Shankz-Too easy.
DC-Yeah.
*The elevator starts to shake. They stop on the 40th floor. The doors slide open.*
Shankz-*stops Shawn from walking out right away* It’s got to be a trap.
DC-Ya. You’re most likely right.
Shankz-What’s the game plan?
DC-One of us needs to go check it out…
Shankz-Ya. One of us…
Shawn-Ya. One of…oh no.
Shankz-Time to take one for the team.
Shawn-No! You can’t expect me to go!
DC-Take it easy, I’m going. *walks out of the elevator.*
Shankz-Watch out, DC.
DC-I will. *draws sword and cautiously walks through empty room. He suddenly notices something far ahead running towards him.* Finally. Bring it on!
*As the figure charges closer and closer, DC notices something. The figure is glowing blue. It suddenly stops. DC watches in amazement as the figure goes through the wall on the right.*
DC-*runs over the place the figure went through* Hmm…*turns to Shankz and Shawn* Comon! It’s clear.
*The two run up next to him and look at the wall.*
Shawn-What was that?
DC-You saw it too.
Shankz-Yes. It was glowing blue.
DC-*touches wall* It’s ice cold…*touches further to the left* This wall’s warm. How strange…
Shawn-*looks ahead* There’s a staircase at the end of this room. We could take it to the top floor.
DC-Sounds like a plan. Let’s…*he stops and holds his sword up. Shankz does the same. They look at each other.*
DC-I knew you couldn’t be trusted…
Shankz-I’ll cut you into pieces, demon…
DC-*runs and punches him* Die!
Shankz-*jumps up and grabs DC by the throat. DC grabs him too.* I’ll *choke* kill you!
Shawn-Guys! Stop!
DC-Die, damn you!
Shankz-You die you rotten stinking…*He lets go. DC does the same.* Wtf was that?
DC-I don’t know…I felt like killing you just now.
Shankz-There’s something wrong with this room.
DC-*sees something in the corner of his eye* The wall…shhhhh…*he lifts his sword*
Shankz-What?
DC-Shhhh! *walks over to the wall quietly. He lifts his sword and looks hard at the wall. Without any sign, he swings the sword at the wall. It chops an invisible figure in half.*
*The figure falls to the ground and dies. It’s a ragman.*
DC-They’re camouflaged!
Shankz-Not anymore. Look…
*The last ragmen appear. DC counts eight of them.*
DC-We can take them.
Shankz-I got the four on the right, you get the four on the left.
DC-Let’s do it.
Ragman-Hehehehehehe…you’ve got to be joking. *he raises his hands* You’re dead! Attack! *The 8 of them charge at the three Demon Knights.*
Outside…
TC-These things are unstoppable! *watches as soldier after soldier of the Wrath is torn apart. He shoots his flamethrower at the creatures, but bizarrely, they don’t catch fire.* This sucks ass!
*The Demon Knights and Wrath start to fall back because of the unrelenting attacks of the new monsters. During the fight Shroomie named them “redheads” because they had no eyes and their heads were all red. As the fighters move back towards a corner of Dark Eden, Garth looks at the fortress.*
Garth-I hope you guys are having more luck than we are…
Back on the 40th floor…
DC-Aaaaaaah!!! *slices off the head of a ragman after he drives his claws into DC’s leg.* Sonavabitch!
Shankz-*chops a ragman in half* Damn beasts!
Ragman-Surrender or die screaming! *The last six charge at once.*
DC-Noooo! *forms a fireball and whips it at the nearest one, setting him on fire*
Shankz-*sees a chance and runs the burning ragman through as he bursts into dust.* Ya!
*The last five attack, knocking DC and Shankz into the wall near the elevator.*
DC-F*ck!
Shankz-Damnit!
Shawn-*standing there with just bombs* Crap…
Ragman-*looking at the lone Demon Knight* Ready to die, little man?
Shawn-No…*pulls a tiny bomb out of his bag. It is the size of a tootsie roll.*
Ragman-*blink* Hahahahahahahaha! Wtf is that!?
Shawn-Your demise…*presses a little button on the end and drops it on the ground. It flashes red on both ends. The flashing becomes more rapid, then stops.*
Ragman-*snicker* No more games. Time to die!
Shawn-1…2…3…4…5…6…
Ragman-What the?
Shawn-10! *he jumps into the air as the little bomb goes off. In a split second blast, it leaps a few inches and unleashes a wave of energy. It flashes around the ragmen and goes on behind them.*
Ragman-…
DC-*looks*…
Shankz-???
*The Ragmen’s feet and ankles fall over backwards as the rest of their bodies crumble to the ground. They crawl.*
Ragman-No! Not possible!
DC-Way to go, Shawn! *draws his sword and charges*
Shankz-Payback time, losers! *follows DC*
*They behead four of the ragmen. The last one rolls over and faces them with his back on the ground.*
Ragman-*shakes his clawed hands* No! No!!!
DC-It’s over. Give my regards to the pit. *raises hand and forms fireball*
Ragman-*silently* 800 years and this is how it ends…
*Demon Child sets the last ragman on fire and watches him burst into dust after the flames subside.*
Shankz-Time to use the stairs. Think you can take 10 floors, DC?
DC-Heh. It’s good to see you’ve still got a sense of humor.
*The three of them walk towards the staircase.*
On the top floor…
Crion-The ragmen are dead, Master! Does this mean nothing to you?
Kaloc-*watches the battle between the Demon Knights and the redheads.* They are no longer needed, Crion. They played their part. You yourself wanted them dead…
Crion-We have no more defenses in the fortress, Master! Those three meddlers will surely reach us now!
Kaloc-Why do you fear them so, Crion? You know you are but a soul. They cannot hurt you.
Crion-This is true, but I’ve sensed something. There is something about them. It almost seems as if four are coming and not three…
Kaloc-Bah! You are just sensing that mad symbiote, Carnage. He must still hold some compassion for them in that slimy heart of his. No matter, when the time comes, he’ll do his job well.
Crion-That’s another thing, Master. Where is that station you gave him?
Kaloc-That’s not for you to know, Crion. Now, bring some more popcorn. Extra buttered. I want to savor it while I savor the demise of the Demon Knights outside in the courtyard. They will fall soon enough. It is only a matter of time…
Back outside…
Saffron-What are we going to do, Red!? Our forces are dropping like flies! Our attacks have little or no affect on these monsters!
Redsoldier-I don’t know what to do! I just don’t know!
Saffron-Think of something!
Redsoldier-I…*looks up* What in the name of…
*A blue figure seems to glide across the sky. It dives towards the mob of redheads. One of the creatures looks up and hisses at it. In a few seconds, the glowing blue apparition hits the ground and begins to glow brighter.*
Shroomie-*looking at blue figure* Am I high? I only had one hit!
Garth-No…I see it too.
*Everyone stops to stare at the spectacle. The redheads, the Wrath, and the Demon Knights on the ground watch as something incredible happens. The light grows brighter for a moment, then flashes. It speeds towards the redheads and unleashes a nova of blue energy. The redheads screech in rage as the blue energy freezes them like an ice beam. They turn to crimson Popsicles…then shatter into thousands of pieces.*
Garth-It can’t be…could it?
Redsoldier-Maybe. *starts to walk over the glowing form* Who are you?
*The blue figure looks at him, then lifts off the ground and flies towards the tower.*
Shroomie-*stares up for long time* Hey…they’re gone. We won!
*The Wrath and Demon Knights realize it too. The brave warriors erupt in cheers.*
Redsoldier-Wait!
*They stop cheering and listen.*
Redsoldier-*looking up at fortress* Shankz, Shawn, and DC are still in there.
*The army grows silent and looks closely at the fortress before them, waiting for any signs of what’s been happening inside.*
Chapter 3
*Inside the fortress, DC leads the other two up another fight.*
DC-We’re almost there. Only four more floors.
Shankz-Something’s wrong. We haven’t seen hide nor hair of Carnage…
DC-He’s probably up on the top floor, being a pathetic watchdog to Kaloc. Poor, mad fool…
*They reach the top of the stairs, with only two more floors to go.*
Shankz-Looks like the end of the line.
Shawn-We’ll have to go through another room.
DC-Maybe not. *lifts his sword and swings it at the ceiling. It doesn’t even make a scratch.* Looks like Kaloc planned for that…
Shankz-I’m sure he’s forcing us into another trap.
DC-Even if he is, we have no choice but to carry on.
Shawn-Right. We can do this. We’ve won battles before and we can win them again.
DC-*smiles* That’s the spirit. Comon.
*They walk into a new room and look around. The walls are blue and the floor is black just like the other rooms. The ceiling is still filled with metallic pipes and darkness. Light comes from bulbs on the floor like a runway. DC and Shankz walk around cautiously with their swords drawn while Shawn follows.*
DC-Blood…I can smell it in this room. It’s very strong.
Shankz-I hate the smell of blood…
*They walk down the hallway when Demon Child hears it.*
DC-He’s here.
*A monstrous Carnage drops down from the ceiling in front of them. He stretches his claws and his legs. Slimy, unpredictable tendrils move around him in unison. He grins his wacky grin, but his crimson filled eyes are filled with hatred.*
Carnage-What took you so long?
DC-Carnage. Shankz and I can take you out. You’re no match for our might combined. If you step aside now and let us pass, you won’t be hurt. We can kill Kaloc and you’ll be restored.
Carnage-You don’t get it do you? I can’t let you pass. I have strict orders. This isn’t business, just personal. Hehehehehehehe…
DC-This is the last warning, Carnage. Move aside or you’re in for a world of hurt!
Carnage-Hehehehehehehahahahaha! You think I’m afraid of you!? Tell you what. I’ll let you have the first hit! *he puts his arms behind his back along with his tendrils. He stretches out his chest.* Go ahead, DC! Hit me with your best shot!
DC-You were warned, old friend. *he forms a fireball* Time to feel the burn. *he aims his hand and shoots the fire at Carnage’s chest.*
*It hits, but Carnage doesn’t catch fire. A split second after it hits, Carnage dives at the shocked DC. In his confusion, he can’t stop Carnage as he punches him in the face, grabs him with his tendrils before he falls, and punches him over and over. He then lifts him off his feet with the tendrils.*
DC-Ugh…*shakes his head*
Shankz-Wtf?! *lifts sword to attack*
Carnage-Hahahahahahahahahahaha! *drives to blades into DC’s chest. His blood splatters out of his back and on Shawn.*
Shawn-Aaaaaaah! No!
DC-Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!! *goes silent*
*Carnage flings DC off his blades and into a wall, where he slumps to the ground and lies still.*
Shankz-Damn you, Carnage! *swings sword at him, but he blocks with a blade. Carnage slices Shankz’ right leg with the other blade. Shankz stumbles to the ground.*
Shawn-Carnage…No…
Carnage-*looks at the defenseless Demon Knight* What? You want some too? Sure! Plenty to go around!! *he punches Shawn and uses a tendril to smack him flying to the ground.* Hahahahahahahaha!
Shankz-*standing on one leg* You bastard…you f*cking bastard…
Carnage-Oh, don’t flatter me! You knew it would end like this! Any last words before I tear you apart? Hehehehehe…
Shankz-Ya? How’d you take that fireball and not burst into flames?
Carnage-Heh. Nice trick, eh? It’s simple, actually. *he peels a thin layer of clear, plastic like material off his chest and lets it fall to the ground.* Flame retardant. Hahahahahaha!
Shankz-Very nice. Now I got you.
Carnage-You’re bluffing, fool. You’ve got one good leg and you’re about to lose them both! Hahahahahaha!
Shankz-No, cuz DC heard you and got up.
Carnage-*turns to look then turns back in time to lose his left arm.* Aaaaaaaaaaah!!! Damn you!!! *turns his right hand into a axe and swings it at Shankz.*
Shankz-I’m gonna kill your ass, you murdering bastard! *blocks every hit.*
Carnage-You talk too much! I’ll rip out your tongue!! *his tendrils become blades and all of them attack Shankz, slashing him like fast moving needles.*
Shankz-Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!! *shoves sword through Carnage and pushes him backwards into the wall*
Carnage-Aaaaaaaaaaaah!!! *hits the wall, his rage growing.* I’ll tear your nose from your face!!! I’ll skin you alive!!! I’ll strangle you with your own esophagus!!!
Shankz-Shut the f*ck up!!! *lifts him off the ground while on his sword and flings him to the ground. He runs over and kicks him in the back over and over.* You f*ckin living nightmare!!!
*Shankz proceeds to stomp Carnage’s head into the floor over and over while the symbiote struggles.*
Carnage-*spitting out blood* I’ll rip off your arms *choke* and eat them!!!
Shankz-*chops off his other arm, picks it up and smacks him in the back of the head with it* You’re going down, you sick sonavabitch!!!
Carnage-*bleeding everywhere* Die…die…
Shankz-*raises sword over his head* This is for PC…GO TO HELL!!!
Carnage-*screaming* Graaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!
*Shankz brings down the sword and chops Carnage’s head off. It rolls across the floor. He continues to hack his lifeless body over and over.*
Shankz-Damn you! Damn you!!! *chokes* Damn you…damn you…*falls to his knees*
*Shawn comes over, holding his arm. He puts his hand on Shankz’ shoulder.*
Shawn-It’s okay…it’s okay. He’s dead.
Shankz-PC’s gone…I’ve avenged her death…but now…I’m sick to my stomach.
Shawn-You’re finally grieving, buddy. You didn’t before because you wanted vengeance so much. Now that you have it, you can finally mourn…
Shankz-PC…*he drops his sword, puts his face in his hands and cries. He sees something out of the corner of his eye.* Huh!? Demon Child!? How!?
*Demon Child walks over to them. He moves slowly.*
DC-He didn’t do enough to kill me. I’ll regenerate over time…
Shankz-We don’t have time…Kaloc still lives. As long as he does, the world is at his mercy unless we can stop it…
DC-I’ll heal. You need to take it easy. You’ve done enough…
Shankz-I did everything I could…but it didn’t bring PC99 back…
PC-No. I was already here.
*Shawn jumps 5 feet and falls to the ground. He points at the glowing blue visage of Protosschcik99.*
Shawn-*shaking* G-g-g-g-ghost!!
PC-Knock it off, Shawn, I’m not here to haunt you. I’ve been following you this whole time.
DC-If you’ve been following us, why didn’t you say anything?
PC-I couldn’t find my voice or even my power. Just recently, I’ve learned to use my powers again. They never left me. I defeated Kaloc’s new minions before they could kill all our friends.
DC-What new minions?
PC-There’s no time for that. Here. *she glides over to him and reaches out a hand. It begins to glow blue.* Hold still…*the blue light flashes on and off. DC’s wounds begin to disappear*
DC-Whoa…I’m healed, but how-
PC-*shakes head* One sec. *she glides over to heal Shankz and then heals Shawn.*
Shankz-Thank you, PC…
PC-You’re welcome.
DC-Ok. *lifts sword* Let’s go. We’re going to fight Kaloc and finish his reign of corruption.
PC-Just a moment. *turns to Shankz* You have no idea how much I’ve missed you. Thank you for avenging me…*turns to look at Carnage* I don’t blame him, you know. He was sick, like the people from our town. They couldn’t be stopped, so they had to be killed. He’s finally free. I thank you for that too, Shankz. Now, go. Finish off Kaloc and avenge the souls of all these poor people and our friends…
DC-You’re right. Goodbye, PC. It was good to talk to you again. *he turns and heads for the last elevator.*
Shawn-Thanks, PC. You really saved us. I’ll miss you. *follows DC into elevator*
PC-Miss you too, Shawn.
Shankz-*smiles* Goodbye, my love. *heads for elevator*
PC-Au revoir, my love.
*As Shankz, DC, and Shawn disappear behind the closing elevator doors, so does PC99.*