Ronin Warriors Fan Fiction / Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Silent Warrior: The Phoenix' Flames ❯ The Fate of 8 Soldiers and the Broken Curse ( Chapter 35 )

“The time for the final showdown has arrived. We have to end it here! We're the only ones who can stop the approaching silence. I won't hand them over; I will protect them: Timmy, Eugene, and the entire world!”

Silent Warrior: The Phoenix' Flames

Episode 124

Deep within New Haven Academy, darkness looms within a large volume of space. Inside this space, Des Demoné and Professor King stand in front of a complex array of machines. Behind the wall of machines is a transparent dome containing small galaxies. Amongst the complex devices stands a crystal altar with a missing piece.

“It is ready now,” Professor King says. “Now all that we need is the Sacred Crest to be installed upon this altar by your hands. Then, the light of darkness will illuminate the Lost Star system, the Tao Nebula. This light that shines through will show the way to our master, Lord Z. Once he is in this galaxy, all will be destroyed, and the earth will fall into silence. This pathetic era ruled by the light of lies will end, and the new era for the darkness of truth will begin.”

The Fate of 8 Soldiers and the Broken Curse

TJ and the other four guys are standing outside the academy.

“This is where it ends,” Tyrone says.

“That's right, we will finish it,” Damon states.

“We must stop the Silence from approaching,” Styve says. “And save Timmy and Eugene too.”

“In the name of everything,” Tyrese agrees.

“Everyone, Transform,” TJ commands.

“Dark Ice-Dagger Power!”

“Dark Fire-Dagger Power!”

“Dark Lightning Dagger Power!”

“Dark Dagger Power!”

“Armor of the Phoenix, Transform!”

“Elemental Phoenix Power!” they all cry out as the transformations begin.

* * *

A lone helicopter flies towards the building, carrying the three Other Brothers.

“Dark Hawk-Dagger Power!”

“Dark Tiger-Dagger Power!”

“Dark Shark-Dagger Power!”

“We have no time to waste,” Dark Hawk's Eye says to Dark Tiger's Eye. “We have to destroy the Messiah of Maelstrom, Des Demoné, before he is fully revived.”

“In the end, there is no messiah for us,” Dark Tiger's Eye says, taking Dark Hawk's Eye's hand. “We'll have to save the world with our hands, no matter what sacrifices we have to make. I'm sorry, Dark Blade…”

“I only hope that our power will be strong enough,” Dark Shark's Eye thinks. “We haven't always worked as a team. We'll have to this time. I can't stop thinking about what TJ said though. `No one else will be sacrificed…'”

* * *

“The crest is coming,” Des Demoné says as he senses the Brothers running towards the building.

“How can you tell?” Professor King asks.

“I sense it. It is coming to us on its own. We will not have to go looking for it.”

“How convenient for us.”

“Yes, but we cannot allow visitors here until I have truly revived myself.

Des Demoné then closes his eyes and starts to focus his dark energy. As the Brothers are running close, Dark Blade feels the flow of energy and stops.

“What's wrong?” Silent Warrior asks.

“I just felt something,” he replies. “It was faint, but still disturbing. It's my brother; he's doing something sinister. Demon Rightus!”

Just then, a dome barrier forms around the main building, the one they were running towards, leaving an opening in the shape of a black star at the top. (The shape is what all the original heart snatchers had tattooed on them to extract heart crystals). Inside the building, thousands of Youma egg pods begin to crack open, oozing out thick red liquid. From the liquid, thousands of humanoid monsters are being formed.

“This shield is made up of incredible levels of dark energy,” Dark Sabre says, examining it with his computer. “The only way we'll get through is if we use the teleport.”

As the five get into position to teleport, Dark Sabre's computer starts to beep rapidly.

“What is it Sabre?” Silent Warrior asks.

Before he can answer, the five start to see red liquid flowing out of every opening in the building. The humanoid monsters then begin to fly from the liquid, trailing its deep red ooze behind them.

“Here they come,” Dark Sabre cries.

Youmas then begin splashing to the ground, only to reform in front of the brothers.

“Dark Lightning Bolts Jolt!”

“Ye lord! Mask of flesh and bone, flutter of wings, ye who bears the name of Man! Truth and temperance, upon this sinless wall of dreams. Disintegrate, you black dog of Rondanini!! Look upon yourself with horror and tear out your own throat! Angelic Creation Theory: Heaven's Wrath!”

Dark Warrior's attack takes out a good chunk of Youmas, but more come to replace it.

“Raging Bull's Fury!”

“Dark Mist Suffocate!”

Dark Sabre does the same sequence as he does for the paralyzing mist, but instead of causing a fog, this mist instantly freezes the enemy.

The attacks hit the wave of Youmas, but more continue to come to replace it.

“It's like there's no stopping them!” Tauro Demos says. “Ye lord, mask of blood and flesh; all creation; flutter of wings; ye who bears the name of man. Inferno and pandemonium, the sea barrier surges: march on to the south! Way of destruction number 34: Shot of Red Fire: Shakkahou!”

“Flare Up Now!”

Silent Warrior's attack combined with Tauro Demos' kills a massive wave of the enemies, but more start to come after them.

“Wonderful job, Demoné,” the professor praises.

“Thank you…uh…” Des Demoné replies.

“Something the matter?”

“Just a dip in my energy flow, that's all.”

“Don't exert your powers.”

“I just need to get used to being back in this body. Now, New Haven Academy is protected by the energy of darkness. We are now the Omega Zone. No one is able to come in, or out of here without permission from me. Now it is time for the Sacred Crest.”

Des Demoné then reaches his hand up, and a dark portal appears like the ones the Brothers found after defeating Crypto and Pando. He then sticks his hand through to get the Sacred Crest.

“Dark Fiery Dragon Torch!”

Using his own version of the dispersing chant, he creates a rift in the air, outlined by glowing demonic writing. He then calls the pharse, and this causes a massive fireball to be created in Tauro Demos' hand. He then hurls the fireball at the demonic rift, and when they connect, a fire dragon is formed.

“Dark Ice-Blizzard Storm!”

“Dark Supreme Lightning Bird!”

“Dark Special Beam Cannon!”

Dark Warrior's energy flows to his hands, where he cups them together, then pulls them back to gather the energy into a ball. His angelic wings appear, and energy begins to form in them as well. With a strong thrust, he hurls his energy attack at the enemy, sending it a spiral wave of power.

“Flare Up Now!”

The Brothers each use their attacks and make a clearing around them.

“Now, while we have the chance,” Dark Sabre says.

The five get into position for the teleport, when Des Demoné's hand reaches out and grabs Silent Warrior by the throat.

“TJ!” Dark Warrior yells, grabbing his foot.

The Brothers all grab Silent Warrior, trying to pull him back, but the hand is too strong. With the added bonus of the new wave of Youmas, the Brothers are over powered, and Silent Warrior is dragged into the portal. As soon as Silent Warrior is through, the Youmas retreat, forging themselves with the barrier around the school.

“Fuck!” Dark Knight says, hitting the ground.

“I can't believe this is happening,” Tauro Demos says, looking at the barrier.

“Without Silent Warrior, we can't teleport,” Dark Sabre mentions.

“Then what the hell are we to do?” Dark Warrior asks. “What about your demon portal, Tauro Demos?”

“Des Demoné is blocking me,” he responds. “Since he is the oldest brother, his power is far greater than mine…”

* * *

Up in the sky, the helicopter is nearing the barrier.

“What is that?” Dark Hawk's Eye asks.

“It doesn't look like your typical barrier,” Dark Tiger's Eye comments.

“Maybe we can get in from that black star opening.”

They move in closer to the shield, when it suddenly spouts thousands of Youmas at them.

“What can we do?” Dark Hawk's Eye yells.

“We're going to crash!” Dark Tiger's Eye says.

The Youmas fly all around the helicopter, wrapping itself up in the propellers. This causes the helicopter to explode with the Soldiers inside.

“What happened; where are we?” Dark Hawk's Eye asks, echoing.

“Dark Shark's Eye?” Dark Tiger's Eye asks.

Both Brothers look above them to see Dark Shark's Eye hovering above them, holding his trident in the air, its three points shining with magnificent light.

“What have you done?” Dark Hawk's Eye asks.

“I have frozen all of time and space,” he responds. “Take this opportunity to escape and join the battle.”

“You hid this much power even from us?”

“I honestly had no choice. It is forbidden for me to use an attack such as this. It is called the `Dark Dome Close.' For using this desperate summon, I will be punished.”

“The most forbidden…”

“What will happen to you?” Dark Tiger's Eye asks.

“Go now, Brother Warriors! And, if you find the true Chosen One, the real soverign…”

Dark Shark's Eye gets quiet, his voice filled with warmth and sorrow at the same time.

“The Chosen One? Brother Warriors?” Dark Hawk's Eye questions

“O countless fallen stars, benevolent wind and circle of eternal time. Gather before me and become a dividing blade. May the merciless embrace of time take you…Dark Dome Close Absolute!”

Beginning his incantation, Dark Shark's Eye's entire staff begins to shine brightly with magnificent light. His own body then become to become light, radiating a warmth over everything. He then calls out the phrase “Absolute” and the light explodes form him, covering everything.

The two Brothers are teleported inside the barrier, and the helicopter resumes exploding.

“Good-bye, Shark's Eye,” Dark Tiger's Eye says. “Your curse of darkness is now lifted. Unfortunately it came at the price of you sacrificing your life.”

* * *

“Something wrong?” Professor King asks as time resumes.

“The Other Brother Warriors, as they seem to be calling themselves now, stopped time in order to get in here,” Des Demoné explains. “I must hand it to them. They are quite clever.”

“But nonetheless, your powers are far greater, Messiah of Maelstrom.”

“That is all because of that Pure Heart Crystal I obtained from that little wretch they call Timmy.”

“Don't you misuse his pure heart,” Eugene says out of Des Demoné's body.

“Something the matter, Messiah?”

“Nothing!” Des Demoné replies, frustrated.

Before the professor can comment on his tired appearance, he transforms himself into Eugene.

“Now, I will go recover the Sacred Crest. You go and eliminate the two Brothers who infiltrated already,” he says.

“Me?” the professor asks timidly.

“Just use those puppets you created. Now go, Youma King!”

“Of course master.”

* * *

Outside, the barrier around the school is beginning to expand slowly. Dark Sabre is analyzing the situation with his palm pilot.

“The energy level of the barrier is rising steadily,” he says.

“I can't believe we can't get in,” Dark Knight says.

“Prince Takato…” Dark Warrior says quietly.

“The only thing we can do now is try to stop the perimeter of the shield from growing,” Dark Sabre concludes.

“Have faith in Silent Warrior,” Tauro Demos says to Dark Warrior. “Now, to stop that barrier, I can summon a binding, but I'll require the help of all of you as well.”

The four then run off to the four pathways that lead up to the school's main building.

“I am the blazing blade of fire, making contact,” Tauro Demos starts. “Heart of the south, eye of the north, fingertip of the west, heel of the east, gather by wind, and scatter by rain. Provide thee with a binding to cast all shadows. Way of binding number 58: Kakushitsuijaku!

“I am the shining sabre of ice, connecting through,” Dark Sabre says.

“I am the noble knight of lightning, contact on,” Dark Knight says.

“I am the worthy warrior, completing contact phase,” Dark Warrior says.

Each one says their phrase, standing like they are on a cross. They then begin to glow and their lights shine from their extended arms.

“We are one, protecting destiny…Silent Warrior!” they all say.

* * *

In darkness, Silent Warrior awakens, finding himself completely alone.

“Where am I?” he wonders, looking around. “Eugene?”

Silent Warrior spots the body of Eugene laying not too far from his own.

* * *

Dark Hawk's Eye and Dark Tiger's Eye are continuing to run down a long corridor, when they spot empty body suits along the floor.

“What are these?” Dark Hawk's Eye asks, disgusted.

“These are vessels I have created,” Professor King answers, appearing ahead of them. “You two should know it's against school regulations to come into this area.”

“Is that so? Wasn't it you who said `everyone should pursue their own sense of justice,' Mr. Principal?”

“It's such a pity; we really wanted excellent students like you two to become vessels, like this man here!”

The professor then begins to laugh maniacally, and then a large red shadow emerges from his body. The professor's body falls to the ground as soon as Youma King is out of it.

“Hawk's Sheer Feathers!”

The attack hits directly, and Youma King shatters into tiny pieces. Each piece then quickly moves to a body suit, causing it to come to life. The Youma suits then begin rushing at them.

“Tiger's Paw Slash!”

The attack doesn't do much, and eventually, the two Brothers are caught up in a web.

“So much for you winning,” one Youma suit says.

“Yeah, time for you to die!” another one demands.

“Talismans…” Shark's Eye's voice says.

Suddenly the symbols of the Hawk and Tiger light up on the Brothers' foreheads, and they are freed from the web. Next, the Hawk Sword talisman, and the Tiger's Paw talisman appear.

“No fair, you're cheating!” a Youma calls out.

“Well you know what they say,” Tiger's Eye says. “If you don't like what you see, it's time to get the hell out of the way. Flaming Tiger Uppercut: Shinryuken!”

Tiger's Eye uses his talisman and sends a flame shockwave through all of the Youmas. When the wave is over, only Youma King is left.

“There, it's him,” Tiger's Eye yells.

“Right,” Hawk's Eye says, unsheathing his sword. “Hawk's Winged Blade!”

Hawk's Eye runs up to King Youma, and then leaps in the air, holding his sword up. The light catches it, and then he plunges down into the eye of Youma King, destroying him.

“I thought I heard Shark's Eye's voice,” Dark Tiger's Eye says.

A bright light flashes through the two brothers, and their transformation daggers appear.

“It appears our dark curse is lifted too,” Hawk's Eye says.

“Yes, it is,” Tiger's Eye says, grabbing his dagger.

“We've got most of our Amazon spirit power back, and we are now warriors,” Hawk's Eye continues.

“Enough to do what we must do. Come on.”

“Eugene…” Professor King says quietly as the two Bothers run off.

* * *

“The Sacred Crest,” Eugene says to Silent Warrior.

“What about it?” he asks.

“I heard them say that they would all be destroyed if this room was illuminated by the fiery glow of the Phoenix and Sacred Silent Warrior. We must hurry, they'll be here soon.”

Silent Warrior stands up and takes a look around.

“It's a good thing that you weren't hurt,” he says with a smile.

“Please hurry TJ,” Eugene continues. “Please bring out the crest now…it will also save TK.”

“How did you know I was TJ?” Silent Warrior asks a few second later. “Did Timmy tell you?”

“…”

“You are not Eugene. Who the hell are you?”

“I am Eugene, in body that is.”

“What did you do with him?”

“I absorbed him.”

With that, Eugene rises off the ground and transforms back into Des Demoné.

“I am Des Demoné, a demon life-form from the Tao Nebula System, and leader of the Youkai Demon Knighthood.”

A door suddenly opens behind Silent Warrior, and he turns to see Hawk's Eye and Tiger's Eye come out of it.

“We've finally caught up to you,”' Hawk's Eye says to Des Demoné.

“For the fate of the world, we will kill you,” Tiger's Eye threatens.

“Wait you two!” Silent Warrior cries out.

Des Demoné turns around, and the darkness behind him parts like drapes, revealing the array of machines and the transparent dome containing the small cosmos and nebulas.

“My master, Lord Z, please wait just a little longer.”