Card Captor Sakura Fan Fiction ❯ The Enemy Revealed ❯ Revealed! The Emperor of the Cyber World, Kaizer Cyberon ( Chapter 14 )

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The Enemy Revealed
Chapter 14: Revealed! The Emperor of the Cyber World, Kaizer Cyberon

Sakura could tell the figure standing before her was a kid. Despite the dark armor he wore, Kaizer Cyberon was only slightly taller than her.

"That's the User?" Meiling said in disbelief.

Ruby Moon and Spinel Sun nodded. "Yes. That's the same person who attacked us and Eriol," the Moon Guardian said.

"But he's...just a kid," Meiling said, still staring at the Cyber leader.

"Eh, take it from me," Brandon said. "Evil kids aren't exactly a big surprise these days."

"Know this from experience, assassin?" Syaoran said snidely.

His hand forming a fist, Brandon narrowed his eyes at the Chinese magician. "Greenbean, don't make me..."

"Guys! Chill!" Ready warned the two boys. "We have bigger problems to deal with."

"We do, indeed," Umbriel said, staring at the leader of the Cyber World.

Kaizer Cyberon smiled coldly and looked over Sakura. "So, you're the Cardmistress," he said, his voice confirming his youth. "Hmph. Not exactly imposing in person, are you?"

Kerberos leaped in front of Sakura and growled at the Cyber leader. "What's the big deal trying to take Sakura's magical objects and kill her?"

Yue joined the Sun Guardian. "Why have you allowed this to happen?" he asked, gesturing to the destruction caused by the Cyber invasion.

A low chuckle emanated from Kaizer Cyberon's lips. "Oh no, you two have it all wrong. I'm not responsible for all this. If you want to blame someone for all this death and destruction..." His eyes rested on Sakura.

"What?" Syaoran shielded Sakura with his own body and pulled out his sword. "You're the one who caused all this!"

"Oh, am I?" Kaizer Cyberon said wickedly. "My Cyber World wouldn't have done this if Miss Kinomoto had cooperated with us in the first place."

"You mean just give up the Sakura Cards and Star Key to you?" Ruby Moon said dryly. "That's not our Sakura."

"Yeah! Sakura never gives up!" Kerberos shouted in agreement.

"Yes," Kaizer Cyberon said, slightly annoyed. "I admit I expected my Masters to carry out their orders and deliver the magical objects to me, but your perseverance allowed you to defeat them." His gaze shifted to his minions, and only Hacker and Database remained calm. "Care to explain this, Psycho?"

Psycho spoke after a moment of trembling and mentally composing the right words. "We were ready for the Cardmistress, her Guardians, and maybe those two," he said, pointing to Ruby Moon and Spinel Sun. "But I didn't expect some of our other victims to come here."

"It's true, Majesty. We didn't expect the Cardmistress to have reinforcements," Techno said, giggling nervously.

"The quantity of our enemies is insignificant, and I won't bother dwelling on the poor quality of them," Kaizer Cyberon said. "You are Cybers! They are human!" He shifted his gaze back to Sakura-tachi. "How could you let these human children and their inferior magical constructs defeat you?"

"'Inferior magical constructs'?" Kerberos looked like he was ready to leap at the Kaizer.

"Kerberos-san, calm down," Sakura whispered. "We don't know who we're dealing with."

"'Children'?" Brandon glared at Kaizer Cyberon. "Excuse me, look in the mirror lately? You're a kid like us."

"Not to mention human," Ready added.

Kaizer Cyberon's red eye intensified its glow. "I am not a kid," he declared in an icy tone. "As for being human, that is my only flaw."

"Other than that, you're a far superior being than these worms, Majesty!" Psycho commented.

"Spare me your bootlicking, Psycho," Kaizer Cyberon admonished his minion. "I despise failure, and you have failed me twice already."

"If you wish not to be deleted by His Majesty on the spot, Psycho, I suggest you silence yourself," Database warned sternly.

Psycho kept his mouth shut. Kaizer Cyberon returned his attention to Sakura. "Well, Cardmistress? Care to surrender your Cards and Key to me now?" he asked, holding out his open palm.

"Hoe?" Sakura said. With his sword out, Syaoran kept close to her.

"Look around you, Miss Kinomoto," Kaizer Cyberon said, gesturing to the destruction surrounding everyone. "I can destroy this miserable city if I wish."

"Yeah? With what army?" Brandon taunted the Cyber leader. "We destroyed all those tin cans you sent, and I doubt those goons of yours are up to full strength."

Kaizer Cyberon smiled mysteriously. Suddenly, the egg symbol on his crown started to glow.

"Hoe?" Sakura stared at the strange glow. *That familiar feeling. It's growing stronger.*

Syaoran stiffened. *It is the same as before! But it's stronger! How? How?*

Ready looked around. "Uh, guys, is it just me, or is it starting to glow around us?"

"It's not just you, Ready," Spinel Sun said, noticing the light emerging around them. "Everyone, protect the children!" he shouted to the Guardians.

The Guardians formed a protective circle around their charges. The light intensified, and once it was gone, an army of Cybers surrounded Sakura-tachi.

"Hooooooeeeeeeeee!" Sakura shrieked. Glaring at the new enemy, Syaoran stepped closer to her.

"Hmmmmmmmm..." Tomoyo said as she recorded the sight.

"It's the army we just defeated," Maya said.

"But how...?" Kerberos began, his mouth wide-open.

Yue looked at Kaizer Cyberon. "He did it!"

Syaoran also shifted his focus to the Cyber leader. "But how can he? It isn't possible with the magic he's using!"

Kaizer Cyberon laughed. "Surprised I can do this?" He looked at the trapped kids and Guardians. "Oh well, you've already gone through this, so I'll spare you a repeat performance." With a wave of his hand, he made the Cybers disappear.

"Whew," Sakura said.

"Where'd they come from?" Meiling wondered.

"From here." Smiling evilly, Kaizer Cyberon pointed to his head.

Syaoran's eyes focused on the Kaizer's helmet. "That must be the source of his power, Sakura," he whispered.

"Un," Sakura nodded. "We have to destroy it."

"So, how do we do it?" Ready asked.

"Yeah, I don't think those guys are going to be nice enough to let us through," Brandon said, looking at the guards and the dragon.

Kaizer Cyberon butted into the conversation. "Discussing strategy? Hmph." His arms crossed behind him, he shook his head. "It'll all be for nothing. My power far exceeds yours, so I recommend you surrender your magical objects to me now."

"No!" Sakura shouted defiantly.

Ruby Moon leaned over to Spinel Sun. "She's very brave, eh, Suppi-chan?"

"On behalf of this Suppi-chan you keep mistaking me for, yes, she is," Spinel Sun said, slightly annoyed. "She must be careful, however. He may be a kid, but his power is incredible."

"Still determined to oppose me?" Kaizer Cyberon said. "Do you want to cause more suffering, Cardmistress?" he asked, pointing to the destruction around them.

"You won't get a chance, you wannabe emperor!" Brandon shouted. "We'll come over there and stomp your goons, then you."

Amused, Kaizer Cyberon chuckled. "Well, you almost sound like Mr. Hiiragizawa when we first met."

The mention of Eriol's last name changed the focus of the conversation. "Eriol-kun? What did you do to him?" Sakura demanded.

"Yes, where is he?" Spinel Sun asked.

Ruby Moon shook her fist at the Emperor of the Cyber World. "Give him back, or..."

"Or what? You'll attack me and end up nearly being deleted like last time?" Kaizer Cyberon said, smirking as he shifted his focus to Sakura. "Mr. Hiiragizawa was the reincarnation of Clow Read, one of the world's most powerful magicians, and he barely survived our little skirmish. What makes you think you stand a chance against me, Miss Kinomoto?"

Sakura stared down the Kaizer. "I'm Sakura, possessor of the invincible spell. Everything will be all right."

"Hmmmmm..." Hacker studied the Cardmistress. *This human possesses a weak frame, yet she is willing to fight the User.* He cupped the bottom of his face. *This species continues to surprise me.*

Psycho responded to Sakura's remarks with a laugh. "Oh, give it a rest! Just give us your Cards and Key, and we'll go away!"

Syaoran glared at the Kaizer. "Why do you want them?"

Kaizer Cyberon returned the glare. "That is my business, Mr. Li, and I insist you do not interfere with it."

"Where's Eriol?" Ready asked, remembering Kaho.

Brandon joined in. "Even though he put us through hell during our stay, he'd better be okay, or..."

"Enough of this idle banter!" Kaizer Cyberon said. He looked to his Master Cybers. "It's time I took care of these brats myself." He extended his open hand at them.

Hacker bowed his head. "We accept any punishment you have in mind for us, Majesty."

"Speak for yourself, Hacker!" Psycho clasped his hands together and hovered before his leader. "Please, Majesty! We promise never to fail you again! Just don't delete us!"

"Yeah, Majesty!" Cracker said, joining in. "We'll bring you other magical objects!"

"And another one of...!" Techno began to plead.

"Silence!" Kaizer Cyberon said, annoyed. He waved his hand, and the Gateway in the sky opened to an enormous size. "You four return and get yourselves fully repaired."

Realizing he was still functioning, Psycho threw himself at his leader's feet. "Oh, thank you, Majesty! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You won't regret this!"

The Kaizer's red eye glowed. "For your sake, you'd better hope I don't. Now get out of my sight before I carry out your assumed action."

"At once, Majesty!" The evil clown flew upward and went through the Gateway. Cracker and Techno were not too far behind.

Hacker levitated towards the Gateway, but paused before entering. Looking down at Sakura-tachi, he made a brief bow. The gesture was noticed by Sakura-tachi, but not Kaizer Cyberon, who kept his eye on his enemies.

"Sarabada, Hacker-san," Sakura whispered. Syaoran nodded silently in response to the bow.

Hacker followed his fellow Masters into the Gateway and was gone. However, the Gateway remained.

"I do not like the looks of this," Yue said, gazing upon the large Gateway.

"At least those guys are gone," Kerberos remarked.

"Unfortunately, they are our main concern now," Umbriel said, facing Kaizer Cyberon and his small entourage.

"We can take them!" Lupe said excitedly. "Right, Kerberos?"

"Yeah! Those guys don't look so tough," Kerberos said, grinning.

"Isn't he wonderful?" Lupe said to Pegasus Uni, who groaned in response.

"Good grief," O.G. grumbled, covering his forehead with his paw.

"Now that they're gone, I still want your magical objects, Cardmistress," Kaizer Cyberon demanded again.

"Never!" Sakura shouted in response. "I won't let you use them for evil!"

"And I won't let you get near her!" Syaoran shouted to the Emperor of the Cyber World.

"Neither will we!" the others chimed in.

Kaizer Cyberon crossed his arms across his chest. "So be it." He raised one arm and made a waving motion. "Algol!"

A large shadow appeared inside the Gateway. "Hoe?" Sakura wondered.

"What?" Syaoran exclaimed.

Brandon watched with the others as the shadow moved closer. "Okay, I'm getting bad vibes from this."

The object in the Gateway crossed through. It resembled a statue, but it was about one-third the size of a typical skyscraper. A rectangular head with headlight-like eyes sat on top of a cylinder body with stubby arms at its sides and two pegs poking out from its bottom. A large circle stood out on its chest.

Tomoyo captured the image on tape. "Oh my, it's..."

"Another Cyber," Maya finished.

"And it's bigger than the others we fought," Meiling said.

"A lot bigger," Ready elaborated.

"Hey, you know the old saying," O.G. said.

"I do!" Ruby Moon said.

"Yeah, this thing doesn't scare me!" Kerberos said, baring his teeth.

"Me neither!" Lupe said, copying Kerberos' stance.

"Hmmmmmmm..." Yue, Spinel Sun, Umbriel, and Pegasus Uni said at the same time as they took in the giant robot.

With the Gateway closing behind it, the large Cyber hovered above the ground. "Syaoran-kun..." Sakura said, looking into Syaoran's eyes.

"Don't worry, Sakura. We'll destroy it." Syaoran studied the large, statue-like Cyber. "Whatever it is."

Kaizer Cyberon laughed. "Cardmistress, behold Tokyo's appointed destroyer, Algol!" he declared, sweeping his arm in the Cyber's direction. Hearing its name, Algol's eyes flashed briefly.

"Hooooooeeeeee..." Sakura said worriedly with Syaoran at her side as they looked upon their latest foe.