Cool breeze blew during the glorious summery morning. With chirping birds and the scorching sun, armed men stood on a castle's roof, dressed all black in light armour and masks.
Pacing to him, one man spoke to another. "You know, it sucks this is our only way of getting those stones, Captain," he waved. "What if we don't know what's out there?"
"I have the time bomb." The captain turned. "You really piss me off when you forget that." His voice stressed.
He shouted to the group behind him. Then they shouted back.
Eventually, At the roof's edge, the athletic men stood straight, staring into the sky. Among them the leader, wearing a hood, breathed slow and steady. Vigour caught them.
Finally, he signalled. "Now!"
Instantly, headfirst they fell off the castle. They zoomed toward the trees. Wind sped by their sides. Moments later, they sharply pushed the middle of their chest-plates. "KRING!" Metal plated wings unfolded. Tension peaked. The men tapped them again, cloaking themselves to become invisible. Soaring, the proceeded, flying fast to their mark.
***
Moments later, atop the castle rook, 2 men, dressed in sleek armour stood opposite each other. They were Baldwin and Jackson in diamond armour.
Baldwin raised his hand. "The Prime Eclipse will be here any minute." He paused. "You only focus on stopping him... I will keep the rest at bay... do I make myself clear?"
"Sir, yes sir." Jackson voiced, standing straight. Instantly, with white light, Baldwin made a bird like hand-sign then he vanished into a small star. Jackson immediately readied his sword, gripping his shield.
Not long after did the breeze slowed. Silence crept in. He narrowed his eyes. Jackson spied the left. In a second, he turned with a powerful – KLANG! Immediately, his sword on the other, held by a transparent force. Surfaced to visibility, it was an enemy.
Jackson scowled, then they swung blades. The foe in black, appearing to be one of those flying earlier, fought hard. Eventually, not long after-
"KRUNKSHHH!"
Jackson froze as he coughed out blood. Another joined them. The captain! His big sword impaled Jackson from behind.
As he dropped to his knees, the menace spoke...
"As I remain The Prime Eclipse of injustice."
"SLUK!"
He sliced Jackson's head off.
The menace looked up, chatting with his subject, then he went down the rook.
Meanwhile, all the way down, a tall, hooded figure with an athletic build scurried past the castle. Sneaking through doors, he later climbed a long rope from a window. Swiftly, he gripped and climbed up the extension. Eventually, he slipped into the window, then stood straight before his partner, Japheth.
The man inside flashed in diamond armour. Beaming, he shook the hooded man.
"Larry, the terrorist is here... I hope you have that Fire Aspect 3 Decahedron sword. We gotta get the Dark Stone before that terrorist does."
At this, Larry pulled it from his sheath. Their eyes glistened.
Noisy clangs of armour echoed outside. From a distance, the enemy guards charged to the room. Immediately, the duo readied. The hands of Larry's friend glowed. Pressure rose. Then the door broke down.
3 enemy knights rushed in. Swiftly, Larry swung his sword.
"KRAANG!"
The blade fractured the broad shield. His partner swooped in with a right punch his hands brightened, shifting the armour. The foe coughed blood. Another blow to the face, leaving him knocked out.
So, they continued. The team brawled through the soldiers. "KLING!" "KLANG!" Heat blazed. The fight prolonged till they reached a corridor. Eventually, they spied The Prime Eclipse down a few floors. They're eyes panicked.
"Japheth, let's pearl down!" Larry yelled. They pulled out onyx, circular ball from their pocket. With powerful blows to the floor – FWOOP! They appeared where the balls landed. They quickly scampered down the stairs, toward their target.
Soon they reached a dark and wide candle-lit room. With smiles they rushed in but alas, they stopped. Two enemy soldiers stopped them swiftly. With rapt speed, they pulled daggers, battling the heroes. Fortunately, though, they defeated them.
Later on, down the room, a huge and blue square-shaped portal shone white. The Prime Eclipse stood affront it. His black armour glistened as he raised his hand triumphantly.
"Finally." He exhaled, staring at a black gemstone the size of a shotput ball in his hand. "Finding The Dark Stone's off."
A second later, he whipped out a cylindrical, cyan shining orb. Clenching it, he whispered into it a spell, then tossed it through the portal. The moment he did, a holographic timer appeared on his wrist.
3..., 2..., 1... Freeze.
Immediately, the terrorist walked in, then "WHOOP!" The gate vanished.
Within Priscilla's basement, the portal from that castle earlier emerged at a corner. Everything froze solid and still. Out walked smartly The Prime Eclipse. He stopped to turn, studying the room, then halted at a punching bag. Dangling, the prisoner Aldous held, was tied to it. He gagged with clothed round his mouth as the villain paced to him. The captive's eyes widened.
Stopping at him, The Prime Eclipse took out his dagger, then whispered...
"As they prove... I shall seal their evil with the Paramount Dawn."
In one rapid "SLASH..." He cut the ropes.
***
Inside a dark castle, the same room were Baldwin, Manuel and Effiong are fighting... "BOOM!" An ash concrete wall blew up. Smoke filled, as footsteps sounded. Out emerged a dark figure – The Prime Eclipse.
He strolled out quickly with a menacing aura, forming earth around his hand in a fist. As he stopped, he spied the room. With everyone still fighting. Lord Crawler spotted him.
"Master." He greeted loudly with a bow.
On this, Manny loaded his weapon. THWIP! – An arrow sped to him... alas, the terrorist gripped it. The objected pointed to his nose. He then turned to the shooter.
"Why congrats." He announced. "Now I know you... hard working heroes and heroines desire for The Dark Stone to be in safe hands. During this, they still brawled. From a mile, Fatimah threw her axe at him. It bolted then "KPOOM!" He caught that too!
He stared at her. "I am the Eclipse." He voiced. A conjurer from far dashed at him.
"I..." the man's deep tone lingered. "...am the disciplinary fate for these frauds... fam, that problem is already off our hands."
"SLASH!" Shadow Crawler sped at the conjurer.
"With that being said." The terrorist continued. "Let's go, boys."
Quickly, he snapped his finger. A big misty portal formed behind him. From his hands, he shot out black, misty chains, hooking to Lord Crawler and Effiong. Their eyes clouded black as mist circled them. As they disappeared, Priscilla panicked, glancing at them.
By the time Effiong almost vanished, a tall sharp wall of light beamed fast at him. Immediately, the chains, Lord Crawler and The Prime Eclipse voided out. Priscilla then blasted a fire rocket at Improbus Titan's head, blowing it off. The room turned quiet.
Manuel and the gang stared around. He then spied a straight and burning small line of embers on the wooden floor. It followed down the long way to its maker.
It was Japheth. Glowing at the heels, he crouched at the end of the line. By the collars, he gripped a teenage boy glaring at him – Effiong.
His chubby face went pale. His mouth dropped at Japheth. Oh no.
Baldwin's eyes widened, staring at them. Did his boy just... squash this?
Everyone gazed, studying the duo.
***
Within a small and dark candle-lit brick walled room, Effiong sat tied to a chair. Surrounding him were Baldwin, Fiona, Fatimah and Manuel. Definitely, an interrogation took place.
Baldwin moved. "It's been proven that you don't have the real Amber Stone and it's not with your uncle either." He paused. "If so, where is the real one and your uncle?"
Effiong bowed his head, then swiftly raised it. "Screw you?"
"KPOOM!"
A sound punch smashed his cheeks. Blood coughed up. Fiona gritted with steel knuckles "Might as well screw a left in your –" "POW!" The team backed away. "Where the flip is it?!" Fatimah gulped. Effiong gazed at Fiona.
"Even if you kill me, I won't let you hurt my uncle." He spat.
Fatimah stared at him; her face solemn.
She turned to Fiona. "Fiona, he didn't want this life."
"Then he might as well tell us how to X out that turd, wouldn't he?" She tensed. "That fool killed my family."
"But he needs one." She spoke. "Just like I need you."
She stepped in slowly between the two, looking into Effiong's eyes. "Effiong, despite everything, I'm sorry I wasn't someone to show you hope for a better world." Her eyes grew sad. "I just want you to know... that I will be the true sister I never was..."
Effiong wore her face.
"I just need you to help us stop your uncle and The Prime Eclipse." She prolonged. "I promise, I will make sure no one will kill him"
Effiong panted slowly "You mean that?" He sounded like he cried.
"Of course." She smiled weakly. Her arms wrapped around him, sparking a new chapter.
***
"So, we know that Lord Crawler has the Amber and Blood Stone... along with the real Effiong here." Priscilla motioned. "It's a good thing his clone is keeping Lord Crawler well distracted." They were in another candle-lit brick walled room.
"And from what that eaves-dropping guard said," Manuel chipped in. "The terrorist and Lord Crawler have The Dark Stone... also they are headed towards this place called Stallion Creek to activate it."
"Wow." Fatimah shook her head. "Not to talk of a Way Stone we can use to get to them."
"That's actually a big problem." Manuel turned to her. " Asides The Prime Eclipse having Decahedron armour, the most indestructible armour that can dominate anything at all... even with having all powers mutants can get." He breathed. "How do we get to Stallion Creek on time?"
Japheth walked in, then smirked. "We actually got a Way Stone we can use." He spoke. "It's all thanks to Fiona. She had them prepared to be sent down here a few days ago."
The group smiled at her. She beamed back.
"Well, I'm really glad I could help." She gestured. "Also, The Prime Eclipses armour can be destroyed by Effiong if he preheats it, then Baldwin will finally be able to blast it... not exactly indestructible, although it will take seconds for the armour to cool and become hard again... by the way, Priscilla actually has a super effective way of beating Lord Crawler."
Japheth smiled at Priscilla. "Oh really, what's up?"
She blushed lightly at him. "Well," she replied. "Mirai's a spectral element... my pendant..." She showed. "Can turn me into a host for him to accommodate. When he enters me, I can see the future and have enough speed to avoid it."
Japheth moved in shock. "That's really cool."
"Thanks Japheth." Priscilla smiled. "I would've used this earlier but my amulet needs 30 days to charge after accommodating him."
The group paused.
Manuel walked forward. "Well then." He intoned. "With the real Effiong going to be marked with a red handkerchief round his neck I can darn well say we're going out with a bang and a plan... sick line, by the way." He snickered.
"Yes sir, we are." Fatimah followed, then they fist-bumped.
***
Down along a chill, breezy and quiet lantern lit castle hallway, with concrete walls, 2 men strolled. One dark skinned one, with a low cut, at average height and a tall one, Kufre. They chatted.
"Master," The shorter one called "I've been wondering... what made you recruit Fatimah?" he asked. "I mean, look at her."
"Exactly what I did." Kufre teased. "Phillip her abilities entangled with the mutation can make her more powerful than my other subjects. Not even Manuel's up to par, hence his belt."
Phillip sighed with a smile "Well, Master." He proceeded. "There are others with that quality, but they surpass her all the same. Why waste the resources.
Kufre halted, turning to him. "Because," he spoke slowly. "Her parents didn't see what I see."
Phillip squinted. "Dyslexia is a bane of a child's life." Kufre noted. Nonetheless, that also shows to be a gift aiding her to think faster than... 'normal' human beings." He air-quoted.
A paused followed. They continued walking.
Phillip pointed. "But I still don't trust her motives to work for us." He spoke. "She might as well run despite her attitude on the job."
Kufre glanced at him. "I see no reason for this fear." He replied. "All the same, it shall never squash my plans to become The Prime Eclipse those cowards fear."
Phillip studied him,
"Thus saying," he gritted calmly. "If such take place..."
A moment silence.
"I'll kill her."
***
Lord Crawler, The Prime Eclipse and a bald dark man dressed in black robes were affront a stone pillar in a cavernous place. The top of the pillar was beneath them, with 3 holes on top.
Lord Crawler motioned. "Finally." He declared. "I gotta hand it to you, Loyal... You've really earned a seat as our first evoker on my cults throne."
"Thank you, Sir." Loyal replied. "Let's merge them quickly."
As they pulled out The Premium Powers, an arrow shot.
"THWIP!"
The terrorist caught it next to his face.
They looked up, spying Manuel and the gang. They startled.
"Crap, were doomed... Ender-Pearls, now!"
Swiftly holding them, they flung them down.
"VWOOP!"
They appeared on a level below. All but Priscilla crashed on impact. With blue misty wings and eyes, she zoomed to the villains, snatching The Blood Stone.
Hovering behind the lot, she cackled, duplicating into 7 places.
Loyal growled. In response, he waved sharply. Out, he summoned tall and blue winged people with claws and fangs. Their make mirrored Mirai's.
The clones and creatures sped to each other, sparking war.
Below, Lord Crawler sped to Fiona. Priscilla's clone joined. She nudged her then – KPOOM! They dashed to each other.
Some place else, Effiong confronted his clone. Both their hands were ablaze. On blowing flames though, the real Effiong marked with the hankie scorched down the fake own. Immediately, the real one blasted off.
Elsewhere, Fatimah and Manuel posed, watching the terrorist swoop down.
"I'll lead with range hits." He whispered. Fatimah nodded, flinging her axe. The Prime Eclipse blocked. On recovery, Alas! Manuel's arrow straight to his face, nearing its mark.
***
"POW!"
Lord Crawler blew Fiona's face. Small cuts coated it. The villain then aimed Priscilla's clone.
"SWOOSH!"
She dodged the speeding blow! Lord Crawler gasped. With a swift kick, Priscilla wrecked his side. That grin she wore.
Fiona recovered, then readied. One blow then – KPOOM! An upper-cut to his face. They moved faster than bolts. As Priscilla managed to pin him, Effiong landed in flames affront his uncle. He had a word, it seems.
"Uncle... they're not going to kill you!" Effiong voiced. "The Prime Eclipse has no tolerance for humanity against his goals but you do." He paused. "Being a cult leader never changed that! So, tell me, please, who are you compared to a terrorist?... justice or genocide?"
At this he blasted off, with fire from his limbs.
***
"ZOOOM!" The world slowed with the wind from Fatimah's end. The Prime Eclipse's sword sliced above her. She ducked, bending backwards.
A clone of Priscilla then flew in sonic motion.
"POW!"
She blew the terrorist's armour. A sharp pain in the torso then-
"SWOOSH!"
At top speed, he flew to a cave wall. A mile away, Manuel shot at him.
"FHWOOP!"
In the smoke, the mad man caught it! He cursed the trio under his breathe. During this, Effiong was a stone-throw distance from him. He scowled down, as The Prime Eclipse stared.
"Effiong no..."
"You deceived my uncle!" He harked. "And if you don't want to change and be the world's greatest criminal... I'll do what your world should have done a long time ago!"
In his hand, he summoned a giant fire ball, then started blasting his armour in a huge beam. Alas! With strained effort, the villain motioned.
"SQUELCH!"
A big and pointy rock formation rose, stabbing the poor boy. Blood flew as Lord Crawler wailed from afar.
He then scowled, but before he charged at the terrorist – VWOOP! He was pinned down by Japheth and Priscilla in a flash of light.
On whispering to the man, two big beams of solar energy vertically shone behind. It was Baldwin. His eyes went white, blasting The Prime Eclipse from two miles away.
The terrorist plastered to the wall. His armour grew glowing cracks on impact. That monstrosity!
As his face burnt up, he chanted his final words, then he scorched.
"KABOOOM!"
He and a huge circumference around him exploded. Giant rocks fell, soundly dropping with huge force from the wall.
"CRASH!"
***
In the scorching sun, with warm breeze and chirping birds, the survivors from the earlier fight stood tall. Lord Crawler gripped his red amulet at a distance, sobbing with Loyal by his side.
"Loyal." He muttered. "That boy knew better than we always sought." He turned to him.
Loyal shook his head. "My family believes in purging society on sight, but I love my life as a pacifist, now." His hands were in his pockets.
Lord Crawler sighed. "From now on," he intoned. "Effiong's sacrifice shall mark a new beginning and a deceased cult." A pause followed.
Then Loyal looked up. "Master." He called. "Effiong told me you didn't kill Fiona instantly but you choked her instead... that's unlike your nature, so why so?"
The man turned to her far off on the mountain top with friends. "Fiona's a conjurer." He noted, looking back. "If I severed her body, she wouldn't be able to become a powerful subject I desired after resurrecting her... but hey." He stopped. "Hopefully she may come around and we can band with her."
As he finished, Fiona chatted with Manuel and Fatimah.
"I really regret giving Effiong a piece of my mind back then." Her face was solemn. "Bloody hero."
"And I couldn't be a better mentor." Fatimah sighed sadly. "One thing he has told me though... we shan't hesitate to leave this gang life."
Manuel broke a smile. "I'm glad you're on-board baby girl." He nudged.
She beamed back, then frowned. "How do we beat him, though?... He'll hunt us."
"Study your enemy."
The trio turned to the maker of the voice behind them. They readied their arms.
"It's you again." Manuel spoke.
"Absolutely." He chuckled. It was Loyal. "Look" He backed away. " I know what you need to know and hopefully, we can team up on this prick... yes, I worked for him, you see?"
The group calmed. Loyal relaxed.
"Listen... The Prime Eclipse we killed and looted the stones from is simply from his own world." He paused. "Master Kufre is The Prime Eclipse of this world... also, he is a freaking S Class evoker, the gods of my kind... I mean, the stones to aid us may not stop him and he will make to kill everyone of you and loot them."
The group stared. Fatimah gave nervous looks. "How about Master Baldwin?... He killed this one."
"Not entirely by his power."
The group turned. They saw Japheth, the one that spoke.
"I thought Manuel told you. Not a single Nova on this world, during our past and future can break Decahedron armour, the one The Prime Eclipse wore." He went on. "He used up every last drop of power from a one-time amulet he needed to even leave a dent on that armour. That amulet can only be granted once to a world and humans can't create it."
Everyone froze, then Japheth smiled. "I would journey for miles, if not universes, to find another way to stop this foe. Also, we should find a world where Effiong didn't die fighting the Prime Eclipse."
Loyal smiled. His greened eyes gleamed, then he faced Fatimah. "What do you say, girl?"
Fatimah squinted, then raised her head. "I shouldn't bite the hands that fed me." She smirked. "But I'll lick the blood of this one."