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01-13-2013, 09:18 PM | #1 |
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Power Rangers: Guardian Beasts
Outside what we can perceive in our world, just outside our comprehension, lies a great Kingdom. Sprawling across an endless sea of green pastures, jagged and snow covered mountain peaks, and expansive seas stretching out into the horizon. And rising from the center of all this splendor was Castle Alder. A shimmering white creation that seemed to sparkle. Inside Knights patrolled the walls, good men and women went about their daily routines. All watched over by the Great King himself. Alexander Alder. And his daughter Mellissa. Mellissa was about now, in fact. Walking down the halls which opened into the gardens, enjoying the smell of flowers and fresh air, as she headed towards the library. Her white dress flowing off behind as she walked. Mellissa was a lovely vision. Somewhere physically in her twenties, with flowing red hair and green eyes. .. And up to mischief this morning. She had snuck off with one of the forbidden history books, and was making her way into a private room off the Library. One quick look down either side of the hall told her she was safe as she slipped through the cracked opened door. Locking the heavy bolt behind her. With a candle beside her for light she began reading. Reading of the Old Gods that once ruled the kingdom before her Father forced them into the Great Divide. A canyon so deep it's said to go on forever, from which nothing returns. She continued to read on. Fascinated like a small child as the book retold the Fall. King Alder had almost lost the Kingdom. The entire Kingdom was in ruin, fires burned bright like newborn stars on the countryside, and the people had almost given up all Hope. And that was when her Father called to the sky. Beseeching the Elders to give him the Power to save his Kingdom. His prayers were answered. Five Great Warriors descended from the skies, clouds parting around them, each of them carrying a different power. Through the Elements of their realm they pushed the Old Gods back. But the Old Gods were not without tricks of their own. Calling upon the oldest, and most dark and twisted, of magicks their soldiers grew to incredible height. Wreaking even more havoc and destruction on the defenseless Kingdom beneath. The Warriors were not going to allow the Kingdom to fall. Each of them escaped the onslaught, fleeing into a different part of Alder. Searching for a power which could help them in this new threat. The Guardian Gods. Guardian of the Woods and all Nature, Noble Wolf. Guardian of the Seas and Everything beneath Her Waves, Surging Manta Ray. Guardian of the Skies and the Wind itself, Great Hawk. Guardian of the Earth beneath us, Oxen King. Guardian of the Flames, Volcanic Kong. The Guardians each agreed to help slay the Old Gods for the sake of the people, the land, the Kingdom of Alder itself. But much like how the Warriors were stronger together, so were the Guardians. When all five came together they created the greatest of the Guardians. Exalted Guardian Megazord. A Great Knight that pulled his sword down from the Clouds themselves and used it's shining blade to strike back against the Old Ones. But the Old Ones were not so easily defeated. Though their soldiers all lay dead, and they found themselves falling back into the Great Divide, their power extended. Seeping into the Exalted Guardian Megazord and drawing it with them down into that deep abyss. Never to be seen again. Mellissa had never read that last part of the story before. Usually, just after she reads the names of the Guardian Gods, her father bursts through the door and asks her why she's not in class. Or attending some meeting somewhere 'critically important' to the Kingdom. Knitting her brow, gathering her dress, Mellissa carefully applied pressure against the door.. "By the Exalted.." Throwing the door open, Mellissa stepped out into a nightmare. The once beautiful castle was under siege! Flames spread through the east quarter, knights of her Father hurried through the halls to reinforce the battlements. Gripping one by the arm she struggled to raise her voice over the sound of battle, crackling fire, and men around her belting orders. "What has happened? Where is my Father?!" The Knight shook his head, motioning for other Knights to come to his aid. "We are under siege, Milady! By horrors unlike we have seen before! Men! Take the Princess to the Royal Chamber, no one enters! Move!” Before she could protest she was grabbed and escorted off. Rushing through burning halls, and past her Men fighting off.. She knew those horrors. Mellissa’s eyes widened. Upright standing Lizard men with swords and shields, ones with wings flying high above them, corrupted animals turned into Monster Generals assaulting the thickest fighting. .. “Old Ones...” Her voice came quiet, she could not believe the words herself.. But it was true! They had returned! Before she could warn her men she found herself pushed into the Royal Throne Chamber. The heavy door barred behind her, leaving her trapped inside. “No.. How can they be real..” Turning her heart sank. Without thinking she took for the throne, her dress bunching around her feet, making the last three feet or so a crawl as she fell onto her knees. Her Father sat on his throne. A sword through his chest, and barely holding on even with the help of their Magi. She frowned. Biting back tears as she stroked his hair and held him close against her body. Blood could be cleaned, this was her Father! His eyes opened then. Using the last of his strength to grip his daughter’s arm and deliver a final message.. a Final Royal Command. “Find them, my Daughter.. The Old Ones have returned to this world.. And you know what must be done..” Mellissa broke down, refusing to let her Father go even as he did. “Milady..” The voice came from behind. A voice she knew well.. Malcolm. He was tall even for one of her Knights, and the silver armor they all wore only made him look more so. He was injured, but walking, and offering her his hand. She couldn’t accept.. Not yet. Taking from her Father his pendant she laid him gentle on the floor, kissed his forehead soft, and stood on her own accord. “.. The Exalted, how do I find them Father?” The Pendant within her hand began to glow brightly. Containing the Royal Seal the small white gem filled the entire room with light. The Hawk, Oxen, Manta, Wolf, and Kong.. In the World outside Mellissa collapsed into the arms of her trusted friend. While within her mind... Mellissa found herself standing on the edge of a great cliff. Alder laid out before her but.. twisted, corrupted. Including her Castle in the middle of this Hell.. Burning, destroyed, her people screaming within the walls.. And she fell onto her knees. What was this nightmare she found herself within?! That was when they came. From the Forest a Great Wolf howled and tore through the minions assaulting his lands, restoring the wood to it’s natural beauty. From the Seas a Majestic Manta Ray swam beneath the waves, destroying the corrupting within her waves making them a gentle blue again. From the plains came a rumble so great she feared of being shook off her perch, the Powerful Oxen charging through battlements and decimating the enemy burning his domain. Returning the plains to the endless fields she remembered as a child. From the skies behind her came a great screech, the Elegant Hawk descending from the skies and ripping through the enemy laid out beneath him. The dark clouds once masking the sun broke, shining light down onto the land. And from beneath her Castle rose the Great Kong. Ripping through the Masters of these Minions, and returning her Castle to the shimmering glory it should always be. And now they were all before her. “.. This is a Dream..?” The Great Kong gripped the Cliff, and leaned down so close she feared he might swallow her whole. Instead.. it spoke. Within her mind it spoke! She thinks she Dreams.. You are within our Domain! And come seeking Help.. Our Help. And we must ask why? Why should we return to a World that has forgotten us, why should we save this place for you? Tell us now or we take our Power and disappear from the Two Realms forever! Mellissa frowned. They wanted a reason... A Reason?! “Are my people suffering not enough?! I’ve read the stories of the Exalted, of the Old Gods, my entire life! If you do not help Me they’ll slaughter my people, destroy the land, and then turn to the Other Realm! You must stop them because you are all that can!” If that was not reason enough.. Mellissa was truly without hope. But Hope came.. Your Reasons are Just. But should you falter, should you ever use Our Power for yourself before Others, we will return to our slumber. And never again will you know of Us. Alder High School Three Months After The Fall of Castle Alder Mallory rushed through the halls. Alarms blaring all around her, warning her about what she already knew. She was late. She didn't even have time to brush her hair after leaving the Pool before rushing off to her next class. Wasn't her fault! She always zoned into another place when she swam. Feeling the water brush across her, through her waist length blonde hair. And her sister hadn't helped anything. She was supposed to warn her when the next class was, but of course she was to busy searching through her phone. Take that phone and throw it in the damn toilet. Rushing through the door, Mallory skidded to a dead halt when she came face to face with.. Was she the new teacher?! She looked a little young. Maybe it was the red hair reaching her waist, or the fact she looked seventeen. "Hi..." "Hello. You have to be Miss Mallory, take your seat. Your sister said you were running late. Don't make a habit out of it, please." Motioning her off, Mallory took the suggestion and hurried off into her seat as quickly as she could. And didn't miss the chance to give her baby sister a nice kick in the seat from behind. "Thanks, Jen. I so owe you for that.." "If we're finished?" The entire class straightened. As much as a high school class does straighten. "Good. My name is Mellissa Alder, but you all may call me Miss Hale. I understand your old teacher came ill, so until she comes back I'll be handling her class. I understand she gave you papers due today. I'll give you until the end of class to finish and check them. Provided we can all behave with a free period? Good, carry on." "I covered for you, didn't I?" Did she have to grin when she said that? Mallory just shook her head, keeping her voice soft as her raven haired sister. Alder seemed like the kind of woman to make good on threats and she didn't need detention keeping her from Swim Practice. "By the skin of your butt, Jen. But thanks.. I think. So what's her deal?" Was it getting dark? Both girls turned towards the window, they're eyes becoming wide as they saw the dark clouds rolling across the horizon quicker than anything they'd seen before. Followed by a rumble. Not from thunder, this rumble was sustained and much deeper. "Everyone down, now!" Students scattered, hurrying towards the door as the first flaming boulder hurtled towards their school. Mallory was already up, heading for the door when something made her turn.. "Jennifer!" Her sister turned and saw exactly what Mallory did. There were two students beside the window, watching the Boulder. And through stupidity or fear neither of them were moving. But the sisters were. Mallory tackled the one on the right, Jennifer took the left, and both covered them with their bodies as the Boulder tore through the roof overhead. "Run you idiots!" The two students took off, Mallory helped her sister stand, and they followed.. only to be stopped by Mellissa. She watched the two carefully as though she were considering something. Which seemed stupid considering what was happening! They were under attack.. Okay, that made no sense either but their teacher didn't need to add to it! "If you want to help, Come with Me." Both girls followed. What choice did they have? Nothing else about this made any sense. Pushing through students running for whatever safe haven they could find, Alder took them through the double doors at the end of the class hall. Mallory had thought they always stayed locked..?" Both girls paused once through and.. just looked around. They weren't in the school anymore that was for damn sure. The room was expansive. They couldn't see the walls, just endless dark beyond the circle that was lit around them. Around them and a strange look alter. It was a simple column with what looked like statues on the surface. There was a Hawk, a Manta Ray, a Wolf, an Ox, and a Gorilla...? Odd arrangement of animals.. Another student was pushed out into the light. It looked like.. "Dwayne?" Star Quarterback for the High School Team. Good guy, except for the ego. But that came along with being King of the School they guessed. "Uh... Mal and Jen, right? You guys know what the heck's happenin'? Cause.. I remember pushin' some kid out of the wall of some rubble? Then I was pushed in here." Jennifer shook her head. "Nope. Miss Alder was leading us down the hall, and here we are. Didn't know someplace like this was even in our school." Mellissa stepped slowly from the darkness, dressed in something familiar to her. The white flowing dress from her home as another man joined her side. This one in sparkling armor, with the design of a Stag on the chest. “That is because we are not in your school anymore. We are in.. a Space Between. There is your realm, the Realm of Earth. And our Realm, the Realm of Alder. Where my family once ruled.. until the Dark Ones rose. The same Dark Ones now rampaging through your school. The three of you have proven yourselves to be Heroes. Each of you were the only ones through the entire school who risked yourselves to save another, and there are so many more yet to be saved. What if you could have power? Power enough to save everyone you love and defeat those now wreaking havoc through your world? Will you use it to defend and never for personal gain?” The three of them just looked at one another. Nothing of this made sense. But.. One by one, led by Mallory, they each stepped forward. Even Mister Quarterback. Nervously running his hand along the back of his short cropped black hair. “We don’t got much choice. Them things are hurting people, and if we’re all that can stop them..” Malcolm stepped forward, his armor plates clanging against each other as he handed each of them a strange looking buckle. The buckle was silver with crimson highlights, surrounding a small sphere in the center. Mallory looked over, and it looked like each one of them had a different animal. Dwayne's sphere was green and inside was the Wolf, Jennifer's looked yellow with the design of the Hawk, and hers was blue with the Manta Ray. There.. was writing around the edges of the Sphere. Solid black with solid crimson lettering. Mystic Guardian along the upper edge, and along the bottom "Power Rangers?" Jennifer almost didn't believe it. "Yes." Mellissa stepped forward and showed them hers, as Malcolm showed her his. His was purple with the Oxen inside the sphere. And inside Mellissa's, the powerful Kong. "Power Rangers. With these we can save your friends.. we can save the world. Are you all ready?" Each one looked at the others, and they nodded softly in turn. "Then do as I do.." Mellissa held her buckle tight with both hands, thrusting it forward and yelling loud as she could! Guard the Future, Kong of the Flames! Guard the People, Oxen of the Land! Guard the Spirit, Hawk of the Open Skies! Guard the Innocent, Wolf of the Wilds! Guard the World, Manta Ray of the Oceans! Last edited by Sentai; 01-16-2013 at 12:52 AM.. |
01-14-2013, 07:37 AM | #2 |
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The light engulfed them consuming the rest of the room. Mellissa was taken by fire. Flames swirling around her angrily, snaring her hands and feet created gloves and boots that were white. With a ring of black along the ends lined with gold. Her body became consumed by the fires surrounding her. Creating a smooth suit of crimson red and a V of white against her chest. Her suit mimicking robes over a white tunic. Complete with trails of the coat expanding from her belt. The final piece was her helmet. Solid red with no mouth piece, a single black visor that down turned angrily trimmed with white, and the crest of her family in the shape of a shield just above.
Next was her trusted guard and knight, Malcolm. The ground rose up around him ensnaring his arms and legs, his entire body, within the soil itself. Revealing the same suit as Mellissa though in stately Black. Dwayne became trapped within a sea of vines as the forests themselves rose up all around him with magnificent green. Creating his suit, same as the others, in vibrant green. Jennifer and Mallory were both taken by the Wind and the Seas, having their suits formed around them only each had small skirts around their waists beneath the trails of the faux-coat. And white pant legs beneath. The power surrounding them slowly disappeared, leaving them standing in the ruins of what was once their school’s auditorium. Watching as the encroaching army of lizards marched ever closer. “Everyone, you’ll know how to use your abilities when the time’s right.. And remember, above all else, you’re fighting for everyone you love. Work together and we cannot lose. ... Guardian Beast Blade!” Red Ranger pressed her hand against her buckle, removing the small jewel inside and tossing it skyward. Watching as it created her powerful weapon. The sword was a simple one, with a recess beneath the blade where she plugged in the jewel. Mallory gave her sister a glance, and both nodded. Guardian Beast Axe! Guardian Beast Daggers! Guardian Beast Bow! Guardian Beast Shield! Black’s weapon was a powerful one handed axe, with a solid black blade lined in silver. And it was in that blade he now placed his crystal. Green’s weapon began as a staff, his crystal splitting into two pieces allowing him to place one half in each dagger end just beneath the triangle blades. Blues Bow was styled as a long bow almost matching her five foot six height, with a quiver materializing on her back. Her crystal fit into the center of her weapon. And Yellow’s the sturdy shield, was a round buckler that fit over her right hand with her jewel in the middle of the swirling design. The perfect weapon for throwing. “Yellow protect your sister as she aims for the Lizards manning their long range weapons! Green, flank them from the side with Black and thin them. I’ll draw their fire straight down the middle.. For Earth!” Jennifer took position beside her sister. Using her shield arm to knock away incoming arrows and rocks flung by slings, while Mallory behind her took aim with her arrows and flew them deep into the rampaging enemy. Her arrows, tinted and glowing blue as they soared, split into hundreds of projectiles raining down on the enemy beneath. Black and Green both chose their side of the enemy front, launching themselves into the thickest of the fray. Malcolm was relishing the chance to avenge his fallen Kingdom. Swinging his Axe in a wide arc, taking ten and sometimes twenty enemies at a time. Sending them flying high only to be caught by Blue’s rainstorm of arrows. While Green struck low. Tripping, flipping some over his body, ripping through one after another. And Mellissa took down the middle engaging the thickest of the fighting. Remembering her kingdom, her father, all those people lost within the walls of the Castle as she brought her sword down against these monsters. “Hey Jen? I’m not the only who thinks this is nuts right?” Jennifer just shrugged, catching her thrown Shield perfectly back against her arm. Before gripping the weapon and hurling it again. Watching as it bounced off almost three Lizardmen before returning her in a perfect widened arc. “Does any of this make sense? We’re being attacked by Godzilla’s illegitimate kids, being led by Princess Zelda and Knight Doesn’t-Talk! Long as we stop these things from hurting our friends, from hurting mom? I’ll work through nuts.” That worked for Mallory. Green Ranger flipped over the horde. Breaking his weapon into two separate daggers which he held back against his wrists. Slashing through one Lizard after another as he worked his way towards Malcolm. “So what’s your deal? You talk?” Malcolm brought down his Axe. Splitting the Earth, sending Pillars of Rock skyward and Lizardmen flying every which direction along with them. “When I must.” When he must? Launching himself onto the shoulders of another Lizard, Dwayne held down the helmet down over his head. Chuckling as he watched the helpless monster flail and try and free himself underneath him. “Come on, man. You gotta open up a little. The Hell are these things? You datin’ Princess Alder over there? If not, is she single?” Malcolm stomach kicked the Lizard from underneath Dwayne, taking it out with a single swing of his axe. “No, and Yes. But I would focus on the fight first and your libido second. We still have work to do.” ... Yea, alright. He could live with that. Kicking himself back to his feet they both took off for the lines of Lizards once again. Mellissa though just shook her head. After the fight she’d have to explain that the helmets acted like communicators and she could hear them. Beating through the lines the Lizards finally broke. But.. they weren’t running. Mellissa paused, her newfound friends joining her side as each of the once rampaging army sunk into the shadows wherever they found them. Mellissa knew what was coming! “Get ready, everyone.. There’s a General coming. The one commanding all those Lizards. Remember.. We fight together and no one can beat us.” Looking down the line each new Ranger gave a nod and gripped their weapons tighter.. And that was when they saw it. The General was draped in a long white furred cloak. Looking like a twisted, upright walking boar wearing Spartan’s armor. Snorting roughly, the animal shook off his cloak. Revealing his gray hide and black armor underneath as it gripped his swords tight. “Die.” Launching himself skyward the Rangers scattered moments before he struck the ground where they once stood, making the Earth underneath him shake from the sheer force of it. And he targeted Mellissa first. She brought up her sword, deflecting blow after blow but she was slowly losing ground against the Beast. Until Malcolm launched himself from behind, striking across the Boar’s back with his axe. Only to have the Beast turn and take countless arrow shots into his now exposed back. He took one of his swords. Throwing it towards Mallory but the sword was deflected by the shield thrown from Guardian Yellow. The Boar began looking around. Green.. Where was Green? “Power of the Wood.. Ensnare!” The Monster General snorted and squeeled angrily. Being pulled from the ground by vines wrapping around his wrists and ankles, part of a great tree growing underneath him. “Mmmmga... Anytime Guys! I can’t hold this thing forever, you know!” Each gripped their weapons as they began to glow.. and called upon their power. Volcanic Eruption! Earthen Quake! Tempest of the Skies! Watery Maelstrom! Crushing Green! They each attacked the helpless general from another direction. Black’s Axe struck the ground. Creating a single pillar of rock jutting from the ground and knocking the Beast helplessly skyward. Where it was caught by the great tornado created by Yellow. Spinning, unable to stop inside the swirling wind, he found himself being assaulted by sharpened leaves from the forests left standing. Slicing at his body. Next came Blue. Her cyclone of water captured the Beast, combining with Yellow’s power, crushing his body beneath the pressure of the waves until both attacks freed the weakened beast. Leaving him for Red.. Gripping her sword tight she swung the blade as the Beast was a mere twp feet above her.. Slicing the animal clean down the middle, making each half explode as the beast was destroyed by his own power rupturing. Least they thought that was the end. Until some great rumbling voice, so deep the ground shook underneath them, brought the Beast back to life. Evil Rise! They watched as the Beast reformed. Growing almost tall as an entire office block, and snarling down at the mini-rangers under hoof. “Everyone! Take out your crystals, call on your Guardian Beast.. We need the Megazord!” Last edited by Sentai; 01-15-2013 at 02:55 AM.. |
01-15-2013, 10:16 PM | #3 |
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Pulling their buckles free from around their waists each Guardian Ranger rushed forward. Gripping their Crystals, slapping them home back inside the Buckle, and holding it tight with both hands each of the Guardians called out their Zord and became something so much more!
Kong, Master of the Volcano! Guardian Red leapt forward, running along the ground like a Great Ape.. And that was exactly what she became! Growing enormous the Red Guardian Ranger became her Beast. The Gorilla was Crimson with black detailing, almost matching a Kong Zord from the fabled Animarium. But with two large cannons on his back and more armored shoulders. Oxen, King of the Earth! Black Guardian Ranger threw himself at the ground. Rushing along on hands and feet while the ground trembled beneath, such power rushing through him he grew large and became the Oxen King of legend! The Mechanical Oxen was something new. Matching the form of the animal for which it was based it no feet, but molded feet folded along the outside of powerful tank treads underneath the animal. Black and trimmed with Gold the beast snorted and shook his head, taking aim with the cannon rising from his back. Wolf, Knight of the Wood! Dropping onto his hands and knees, Guardian Green howled loud enough the Boar held his ears in agony. Becoming large, changing into the Green Guardian Wolf. The beast was thick, mechanical, with a wolf’s mane around his head and a long bladed tail. Green and trimmed white, the Wolf howled once again, taking for the Boar and slashing at his feet with the golden blade of his tail. Sending it helplessly onto his back once again. Hawk, Lord of the Skies! Yellow spread her arms and launched skyward without effort. Her arms becoming long wings, tipped with bladed feathers. Her body becoming the mechanical body of the Hawk. Yellow and trimmed black, with bright red eyes and a serrated beak. Screeching angrily as the bird soared high above her friends! Manta Ray, Queen of the Depths! A column of water surrounded her. Engulfed her, and expanded outward while within she became that Manta Ray she called. Looking every bit like the animal of which it was based. Brilliant blue, soft white, with a long segmented tail and thick body. Revealing herself from within the now gone Water column she took her tail, whipping it against the Boar as she flew past. My friends, concentrate on bringing the Zords together. Your Guardian Spirits know what to do. Trust in yourselves and we can end this attack here and now.. In unison each of the Rangers called upon their ultimate weapon. The powerful “EXALTED BEAST MEGAZORD!”. Kong lifted off the ground. His legs folded up into the cannons on his back, while his hands extended their fingers. Becoming rotating Gatling guns and folded up behind the beast against the cannons already there. The Oxen was next. Splitting itself open the great thing lifted off the ground completely. Rotating down so the top of the Beast was now the front of the legs, and the head became a great buckle for the waist. With sparks and crackling energy it connected into the Kong, forming the chest and legs of the weapon. And then came Wolf. Bounding skyward the Wolf’s legs folded nearly into the body, the tail blade detaching perfectly. Allowing it to attach to the Kong so the head of the wolf now became the hand of the Megazord. Hawk screeched. The wings removing, attaching the back of Kong beneath the cannons, while the legs folded in against itself. Allowing it to attach as the other arm. Docking beneath the shoulders, folding out detailed panels so it matched the look of the Wolf. And like the Wolf, the head of the Hawk became the hand. And now, the Manta docked. The Kong’s chest opened as the tail detached itself from the Manta Ray. The Manta turned upside down. Revealing the Family Crest of the Alder Kingdom. The head folded down, the ‘horns’ of the Ray curving on either side of the Symbol as it attached into the Kong’s chest. Becoming the armor of the Megazord. One of the final pieces was the weapon. The Manta Tail becoming rigid, the handle of a great spear with the Wolf’s bladed tail becoming the blade. The Manta’s head tilted forward for a moment, bringing up the helmet for the Megazord. A crested crown and face covering the Kong’s once exposed head. The Five Rangers appeared within the chest. Each of them standing behind podiums with their element swirling away inside Crystals displayed on the front. A large white room that had banners hung behind them in their color, carrying the crest of the Alders. “We work as one. Everyone ready?” Each Ranger nodded, grabbing hold of the controls before them, and brought the great Megazord to life. The Boar wasn’t going to go down easy. Snorting he was already charging, bringing his sword down against the Megazord. But Green brought up the Wolf, using the mane of the beast as a shield and allowing Hawk punch the animal in the stomach. Sending him stumbling backward and giving them the room they needed to bring the Halberd down slashing the General again and again. But he growled. Gripping hold of the weapon and using it to toss the Megazord out into the nearby nearly destroyed school. But they weren’t down. Standing again the Megazord drove his spear into the ground, and held out his arms. ASSAULT GUARDIAN! Lifting off the back of the Megazord, the Gatling Guns pulled off and attached against the arms of the Megazord. While the Cannons lifted up. Attaching to the shoulders, inside the barrels already glowing orange with power. GUARDIAN BEAST TERRA-DESTROYER! Whirring into life the Gatling Guns opened fire in a hailstorm of molted shells. While the cannons began gathering energy. Small spheres of power being pulled into each cannon until it fired with such intensity the Megazord began sliding backward. But they held it steady. Every weapon beating down on the Boar, making it cry out it’s frustration until.. The Beast finally exploded. Destroying the beast utterly, along with much of the armies gathered beneath. The cannons pulled back, the Megazord drove it’s Halberd into the ground, and rose it’s free hand towards the skies above. Guardian Beast Power Rangers! |
03-09-2013, 02:30 AM | #4 |
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The days which followed were quiet. The school, and most the city outside the walls, were still being rebuilt. The people had come to rely on the Guardian Rangers as more Lizardmen were found wandering the city after the battle. But so far... no more of the Generals. And this worried Melissa. As night fell across the city she was hidden away within their secret refuge. The room had been made to look like the grand meeting hall of her home. The stone walls ended in a large arched ceiling made for giants, lined with tapestries and paintings saved from that fateful day of the attack. Some were even burned and torn. And there she stood at the end of the hall, over looking the falls running against the far wall. Watching the images within the water change. The all out assault of the Elder Gods, the way her team fought bravely to stave them off, the defeat of the Boar General.. None of it made sense.
"I can hear you." Malory stiffened and Melissa only smiled. "The room echoes.. What do you need, Malory?" The young Exalted Blue ranger gave a soft shrug, as though Melissa could see behind her, and held onto one of the high-backed chairs lining the long table in the middle of the room. "We're worried about you... You've been in here since everything got quiet. What's wrong?" "... I don't like the quiet." Malory's eyebrows knit. "Why? We won, they left.. why question it?" Melissa only shook her head. "Because it's to easy. They're biding their time, planning, they'll be back. We caught them off guard the first time." She pushed off the chair gently, and began walking for their fearless leader. Hands clasped gentle behind her back as she turned to watch the waterfall images with Melissa. "So what do we do..?" Melissa's turn to knit her brows. "You want to continue being Exalted Guardians?" Malory looked as though Melissa just slapped her across the cheek. And it took her almost a minute to regain herself enough to actually say anything. "Yes! ... I admit, we're afraid. But what if they come back and start hurting people again? None of us could stand by and just let that happen. And if we're the only ones that can help.. then we want to help." She couldn't help the smile that grew listening to Malory.. but before she could say a word an alarm was raised through the chamber. The waterfall changing to a live picture of the business district downtown.. And a new general. A Phoenix.. Tall, slender, with large multi-colored wings behind him wearing shimmering white armor. "Call the others!" People screamed. Running for their lives as the Lizards ransacked the businesses and shops, savagely beating people in the streets like cattle, burning anything that was left. While the Phoenix calmly walked among them, stroking the tuft of beard beneath his beak. "Go, My Lizards... Draw them unto my awaiting grace..." The Phoenix's answer came as explosions erupted all around him, forcing him to raise an arm to shield his eyes. And when his hand lowered, he saw the five sentai drawn to defend the people from his madness. Each Exalted wearing skintight black one-pieces trimmed in their respective colors. “Malory, Malcolm, defend the innocent. Get them to safety! Jennifer, Dwayne, handle the Lizards! .. Birdie is mine.” The Phoenix only grinned giving a rough snap of his fingers, before once more stroking along the tuft of his beard. “Ankh is not that easily defeated!” Stretching his wings the team scattered! Blue and Black took for the people. Fending off the Lizards, helping bystanders far from the chaos surrounding them. While Pink and Yellow took for the Lizards massed around them. Leaving Birdie to Melissa.. Clenching her hands tight she took straight for him. Ripping off her buckle along the way, thrusting it forward as she cried out her Henshin! GUARD THE FUTURE! KONG OF THE FLAMES! Enveloped by brilliant crimson light, Melissa emerged as Guardian Red and brought her Beast Blade down against Ankh’s shielded chest. The Phoenix stumbled back. Pushed back again and against as Red continued her relentless assault.. But it was all a feint. Without warning he reached up and snatched the blade of her weapon to press his hand against her chest. “Erupt." Sometimes.. These monsters were just stupid. What did he think was going to happen when he erupted her in flames? Because what happened was the flames were drawn into the sword she held with both hands like a great vacuum. Leaving her completely untouched. "Kong of Flames.. remember?" She drew her sword up but Ankh dodged. Spreading his wings and launching himself back to avoid the strike. But she was overconfident. She never thought could be a second part of his attack.. Another snap of his fingers and her sword became hot. To hot.. "Fu.." The sword erupted, exploding within her hand sending her hurtling backward toward, and through, an already ruined storefront. Guard the World! Manta Ray of the Oceans! Guard the People! Oxen of the Lands! Guard the Spirit! Hawk of the Open Skies! Guard the Innocent! Wolf of the Wilds! Red emerged from the ruined storefront, watching with pride as her team gathered to defend her. Each one gripping their weapons as she approached. Gingerly laying her hand on Black's shoulder, the large man stepped aside. Allowing their leader through.. "We take him down now, and we take him down hard.. Everyone, combine our weapons!" Flame Beast Blade! Land Beast Axe! Ocean Beast Bow! Sky Beast Shield! Wilds Beast Daggers! Blue held her bow out before her flat, allowing Green to come and connect both daggers close to the ends of the weapon. Black was next. Connecting his Axe beneath creating a cannon barrel and handle. With Yellow splitting his shield in half, laying each end over where the Dagger's connected making another barrel. And finally Red.. Sliding her sword between Axe and Bow locking them into position. Each Sentai gripped the weapon tight and call upon their beasts! Flame Kong! Earthen Oxen! Oceanic Manta Ray! Forest Wolf! Skybound Hawk! Exalted Cannon! Giving the command together their weapon began to power. Small orbs of luminescent energy formed around the cannon barrel of Axe, while between the sides of Shield crackling ripples of electric energy began moving along the split weapon. Until when both masses reached critical the weapon erupted with amazing energies! Both Axe and Shield firing off massive beams of purest light towards Ankh. But he wouldn’t sit still. Screeching like some injured eagle he brought his wings down around himself, shielding himself with the blast until finally the energy unleash exploded in a massive fireball all around him.. Disconnection their weapons, watching the smoke plume where Ankh once stood, they waited. Wondering and waiting to see if Ankh had survived.. And as the smoke began to clear Ankh spread his wings. The charred appendages could no longer support his weight for flight but had enough he could still land gracefully. Hanging his wings behind him limp. And once more arrogantly stroking a hand along his beak tuft. “Impressive. Was I not quicker you might’ve destroyed me, seems you were under-estimated. Ankh Grow.” The Sentai watched on. Watching as Ankh spread his injured wings and tore them from his body, unleashing such energy from deep within his body while he screamed out in purest agony! Using the energy unleashed and the pain shuddering through him the Phoenix General grew to an incredible height. Forcing the Sentai to step back and catch their footing as the ground shook beneath them.. “Now you face me at my fullest! Come to your Deaths!” There was only one answer they all could give.. Kong, Master of the Volcano! Oxen, King of the Earth! Wolf, Knight of the Wood! Manta Ray, Queen of the Depths! Hawk, Lord of the Skies! “Everyone!” From inside her Kong, Red called to her friends. “We need a new configuration! We need Guardian Hawk Megazord! Your Beasts know what must be done... Combine!” Each Sentai took their Crystals placing them in the pedestal before them. And as Red promised, their Beasts did know exactly what must be done. Oxen began changing different then before. Instead of forming a waist and powerful legs it split itself open. The body folding out to form two powerful arms of black and silver while the head detached completely. Hawk began changing shape. Separating from his wings the legs tucked in against his body, the tail pressing in against his back, while the head locked into position against his chest. With his feet opened on either side. Once finished the new Hawk slid into the opening between Oxen’s arms and locked firm. Creating the Megazord’s new chest. Wolf followed. Legs folding and disappearing inside the body, the animal’s tail laid flat against her back. While the head lifted, forming a foot and attaching into the waist of the Oxen/Hawk chest. And Kong followed suit. Arms and legs tucking close behind her body the animal inverted, the head turning the right way and becoming a perfect foot beside Wolf where she now connected. While Manta detached her wings. Leaving the body beneath to slid into position behind the Chest, giving the Megazord a long thin tail. With her head lowering down between the shoulders.. But the transformation wasn’t finished. The wings of Manta fused together and became emblazoned with the emblem of Melissa’s family becoming their shield. The Hawk’s wings attached in against Manta’s body to give the Megazord great and glorious golden wings. Reaching skyward the Megazord called upon his sword. The Zweihander falling from storm clouds gathering above and caught perfectly by the hand of the great Mech. And the final piece.. The Head. Manta’s head split open. The two pieces becoming shoulder armor bearing the symbol of the Guardian Sentai and exposing the Megazord’s new head. The helmet molded like a Hawk, with a face emerging from his opened beak. Guardian Hawk Megazord! |
06-08-2013, 09:13 AM | #5 |
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Guardian Hawk Megazord was delaying. Ankh continued laying on the assault, beating down against the Megazord's shield again and again in an attempt to break down their defenses. But the Sentai held steady. The reason was beneath them, the flashing red and blue lights coming from the First Responders pulling people to safety. Making sure no one else was hurt beneath. They only needed a few more precious moments... But Ankh wasn't giving them one.
"Everyone hold on! When I give the word, pour your energy into the Megazord!" Within the Great Mech the Five Colored Sentai held onto their control sticks. Holding on against the assault as best they could, even as Ankh drew his blade up, preparing for the final strike. But Melissa saw the chance she was hoping for "NOW!" Flashing Yellow the Megazord's eyes narrowed, all five Sentai inside pouring their strength into the Great Guardian, and forcing the change... Hawk's wings split, becoming four mechanical feathered wings glowing brilliant white. And as the Megazord's mouth opened in a growl a face shield snapped shut around it. "GUARDIAN HAWK MEGAZORD FINAL STRIKE!" Each Sentai drove their sticks forward sending the Megazord charging forward. Wings outstretched, pushing outward hurtling the helpless Ankh into the nearby mountain range only to be freed. The Great Megazord took skyward, sliding the sword's handle into the top of it's great Shield. Holding the single weapon with both hands, raised far above the King's head. The clouds around the Beast King swirled, creating a perfect circle of clear sky bathing the Megazord in pure sunlight and warmth. And the Megazord used that sunlight. Gathering it into his blade, making the silver weapon shine brilliantly against the darkness of the clouds. And when enough was gathered, the Great Megazord held onto the weapon tight. Thrusting the glowing blade down as it tore from the skies and charged towards the roaring General beneath them.. The blow came from nowhere and everywhere at once. The blast of darkness fired into the Megazord's stomach sending it hurtling backward, through whatever buildings were unlucky enough to be behind the machine, before it finally stopped laid up against a nearby mountain. Smoke billowing up from damage done across the entire mech, it's sword broken in half and shield shattered all around it. Inside the Sentai weren't faring much better. Crumpled along their consoles, groaning from the pain finding out what a bingo ball feels like. "Ugh..." Green forced himself onto his feet, offering the nearby downed Yellow a hand upright. While Black did the same for Red and Blue. "Is everyone alright....?" ".. Not for long... Look." (Suggested song for Ares - ) In turn each of the Exalted saw exactly what she had been looking at. One of the Elder Gods, one of the very beasts they were trying to prevent from coming had come. The Beast looked like a great upright standing Ram dressed in a long furred cloak, and holding the very staff used to break their Megazord. "Behold the God of War." "EVERYONE BRACE YOURS... GRAAAAH!" The first blow swept low, sending the crumpled Megazord tumbling off into the nearby cityscape. Rolling helplessly through building after building, and crushing anyone unfortunate enough to be beneath. "Your blasphemy before Us ends here, and it ends now. For I am Ares, the Right Hand of Odin, and I will not allow it any longer!" Thrusting his ram headed staff skyward the clouds seemed to swirl around it. Becoming darker, moving quicker through the skies, swirling around him like some great tornado which reached from high above to the top pf his raised staff. "HEAVEN'S WRATH!" The staff was so very close to unleashing that great power, but something miraculous happened. Each of the Guardian Rangers watched with their eyes widened, Red with tears streaking from them, as something majestic descended from the skies. (Suggested theme for Exalted Dragon - ) Ares growled watching as his clouds broke, beautiful blue skies and the warmth of sunlight pouring out from the newly opened skies. And roaring from within the sunlight itself came their new champion. "Heaven has no Wrath, Only Judgment.. And I have come to Judge you! EXALTED DRAGON KING, FORM CHANGE!” From atop the head of the mechanical dragon, Exalted Dragon leapt into the cockpit of his beloved mount. And the beast’s eyes glimmered in crimson. The Dragon itself was long as thirty two football fields, mimicking the Chinese Dragons of Lore, with long antlers and fore short claws limbs, and that destructive tail spade with the cannon at the tail tip. The Beast was dark orange with black details along the sides.. and now it changed! The Entire Beast broke itself in half! The front half split open down the middle allowing the Head to fold down and become what would become the chest of the Warrior Mode. With the body snapping into place on either side, two panels lifted to become shoulder armor with arms lowering down from either side. The bottom half the beast split itself down the middle, folding over to become the legs and lower half of the Dragon Warrior! And when they connected, sparks showering down from each point, the Warrior was complete with a long staff. Topped by the Cannon Tail Spade from it’s Dragon Mode. All that was needed.. Was the head lifting from the Dragon’s. A tribute to Ryuusei-Oh. EXALTED DRAGON PRINCE! Ares roared his anger so deep the ground shook as violently as when he now took charge after the returned Dragon, drawing his staff up for an awesome blow.. But Dragon merely rose his staff, side-stepping the blow and sending Ares stumbling forward with a kick from behind. “You’ve hurt these people enough, Ares!” The Prince’s turn to charge forward! Using the Staff as a great pole vault, with a nearby building as the block, the Dragon Warrior launched himself skyward back through the break in the clouds he created! “I CALL ON THE ANCIENT GUARDIANS!” (Final Combination Suggested Theme - ) The Exalted Rangers all watched on, having escaped their downed Megazord, as their Zords broke apart and took skyward for the flying Dragon Warrior! The arms folded once more into the shoulder armor, the legs bent themselves at the knee and laid flat against the back of the legs, and the staff began swirling around the Warrior as the rest of the Zords combined! Hawk and Wolf soared for the skies beside one another. Hawk’s wings splitting from the great Bird, and both changing themselves into Arms, with their animal heads as the wrists before they attached in to the shoulders with a shower of sparks. Both mouths opening to reveal black robotic hands from inside. Kong and Manta flew in perfect formation. Manta’s wings folding into it’s back, Kong’s long arms doing the same, while Manta’s tail straightened and broke off. Kong’s head folded into the body, while Manta’s folded down to blend seamlessly into the newly formed leg. And as both attached the great beast hurtled towards the ground! And then came Oxen. The Great Beast broke into four equal parts and the head. The back quarters straightened and folded, beside the front quarters with began to do the same, and attached to the back of the Megazord becoming thrusters. Giving the Hawk’s wings something to attach themselves to as they swooped down from the skies above and locked into place, becoming a brilliant gold. The tail of the Manta was next, attaching to one end of the Dragon Spear, becoming the Lance of the Exalted.. And the final piece. The Oxen Head slid over Dragon’s chest, nose down and horns raised. While from within a new head rose up and covered Dragon’s! Great Horns of the Knighted Head shined in the sunlight from the above. From beneath each Exalted Guardian, dumbfounded from what they just watched, found themselves teleported into their newly repaired main cockpit. With Orange standing in the center. Each of them awe struck by the spiked armor, and featureless mask.. and what he had just done. “Questions Later. Focus yourselves into your Beast, we need each other to beat him.” Each Ranger nodded, including the still shaken Red. THE POWER OF FIRE! VOLCANO KONG! THE STRENGTH OF EARTH! GROUND OXEN! THE SPEED OF THE WIND! SKY HAWK! THE CUNNING OF THE WOOD! FOREST WOLF! THE MAJESTY OF THE OCEANS! SEA MANTA! THE WILL OF THE GUARDIANS! DRAGON PRINCE! ARISE DRAGON EXALTED KING MEGAZORD! Holding the spear forward the Megazord’s visor gleamed crimson, it’s mouth opened to roar violently, as the spear itself burned itself away. Becoming the Exalted Guardian Saber! Ares struck his staff into the ground, creating a great tremor meant to swallow the newly formed combination into the bowels of the Earth.. But King merely spread his wings, all four thrusters rumbling to life and sending the great Megazord skyward! While Ares watched, both hands gripped the sword tight and swung it high above the Zord's head.. The Kong Zord began to glow, causing flames to swirl and gather around the blade. Next the Oxen began to brightly shine, causing Ares to stumble and defend himself as boulders broke from the ground around him and took for the weapon. Next came Hawk. The winds gathering, whipping violently around the flaming sword. Protecting it as Manta called upon her power and rains began to fall. Water swirling around the blade in a great torrent. Wolf came after, leaves sharp as blades ripped from trees beneath them began to add to the blade’s power.. And finally Dragon. The King of Them roared as all the elements combined together and formed a great dragon made from them all. One of Flame One of Earth One of Forest One of Water One of Wind And each one soaring around the blade as it glinted brightly in the shining sunlight! And all together they cried.. ELEMENTAL JUDGMENT! The Megazord swung the weapon higher as it began to fall. Hurtling towards the ground at such incredible speed a halo was formed behind from the sonic boom alone.. And all Ares could do was growl his frustration as the great Megazord landed that final blow, slicing him straight down through the middle, only for the Old One to detonate as if a great bomb.. And when the smoke cleared. Within the crater that was once Downtown, stood the Megazord King alone. Holding his saber, and folding his wings close in against his back. Melissa ripped off her helmet the instant their feet touched solid Earth, unthinkingly rushing off towards Orange and throwing her arms around him tight! “Alastair! ... Alastair I thought you had died protecting Father.. How.. How did you get here, where did this power come fro..” Orange gripped her shoulders, and pushed his once beloved sister away. She was shocked, staring at him in complete disbelief. “What is the matter with you, Melissa. Look!” The Orange Sentai forced her attention towards the destruction around them, emergency crews doing their best.. but the city was a complete loss. “These people have lost everything, need our help, and you selfishly think of only your own feelings. You do not deserve to lead this team.” Dwayne, Exalted Green, stepped forward to defend Melissa but Malcolm laid one strong hand on his shoulder with enough pressure to change his mind. Much as that pissed him off. Red hung her head. His words hurt.. but.. She gave an understanding nod. “Yes Brother. Everyone, fan out. Help as many people as you can, use your Zords if need be to help with Evacuation.” The Government had decided that the City should be abandoned. The now refugee citizens taken to outlaying suburban areas and cities, while Exalted Prince had decided that they should remain. Whatever the Old Ones wanted was beneath the ruins of the city, and they were the last ones to stand and prevent it. Luckily a few houses survived the assaults so they were able to survive rather well, in part thanks to supplies air-dropped by Governmental Forces. Inside their house, Malory, Jennifer, and Melissa had just finished setting up what they needed. With Dwayne and Malcolm across the street with Alastair. And Jennifer.. her mind started to wander a little. Back to win the city wasn’t a war zone, and she didn’t know what the heck an Old One was.. Next Time.. Death Calls. |
06-21-2013, 10:03 AM | #6 |
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Fall of a Hero Jennifer didn't accomplish much in her short life. She was only fifteen, what was she expected to do? And always so shy. She did something with herself though. She volunteered at the local Animal Hospital, that made her happy. And she was a decent enough student. Malory though was the star athlete of the family. Jennifer.. she was just there. But there was once. There was one time when she stood alone and become something more than herself for someone else. But then... One Week After Ares One Day Ago On the outskirts of the City Military Blockade "Any word from inside the zone, Commander?" The grizzled face and graying bears of the commander pulled back into a stern look of stone. "No, Private. So stop asking and keep watching the goddamn line. Those Rangers saved us so far but we ain't taken any damn.. chances.. “ Both men, and every single man and woman holding the perimeter of the lost city, turned their attention towards the skies above. Descending from the skies, piercing the black of the clouds which perpetually blanketed the city day and night revealing the Full Moon and Star Sea behind, came a great tower. Like something broke off an old castle, made of white stone faded over time and overtaken by whisping thorned vines. Like the scraggly fingers of a corpse stretching over the exterior. “Commander! There’s something on the top! We’ve got visual!” Snatching the Night-Vision from around his neck, the Watch Commander began adjusting the zoom with his right index finger slowly. Though his breath caught in his throat when the figure atop that ivory tower shifted into focus.. The figured was wrapped within torn and tattered cloaks caught in the breeze, the hood covered most his facial features but he could make out the rotting and decaying flesh of his mouth, jawline, and neck beneath. The figure looked emaciated. Unnaturally thin with pale flesh barely clinging to the visible bone beneath. Claw-like boney fingers of it’s right hand wrapped tight around the wooden handle of his staff. No.. Scythe! But.. the Commander’s heart-stopped. From beneath the hood the creature’s piercing yellow eyes opened and narrowed upon him! Turning, mouth opening to warn his soldiers to hold cover, he saw it was far to late. The tower behind him had landed within the center of the ruined City, the scythe had been swung, and every one of his soldiers once holding the line now lay dead and rotting on the streets. But that was he heard it.. the voice from behind him that could only have come from hell. Quiet, rasping, with a rumbling undertone. Like someone had taken each word and drug it raw and bleeding across limestone before it could be heard. “Watch Commander David Richardson. Born 1960 in Portland, Oregon. Wife, Mary Richardson, died of Cancer one year ago. Now the Commander of the Overwatch of this ruined city. You have lived a good life.” Screaming angrily David turned with gun drawn, holding the service semi-automatic with both hands as he unloaded hot shell after hot shell into this walking corpse! But the Beast just stood there.. Each Bullet becoming rust and decaying before even coming close to piercing his flesh. “You have fought the good fight, but now.. Death has Come to claim you.” A single hand outstretched and touched the chest of the brave soldier. And within seconds he fell before Him, body rotted and decayed, eyes wide, and mouth opened in a silent scream no one would ever hear. And the decayed creature merely turned, and refocused his attention back towards the ruined cityscape laid out before him. “I am Hades. I am Satan. I am Death. And I have come. Arise my Harpies... Arise for your Master.” From each corpse rose lithe hands of crimson flesh, ripping from their ruined chests and stretching themselves skyward. Pulling themselves into this plane of existence through the dead and decayed forms of those brave men and women who once lined these battlements. Until they stood on raised clawed feet.. Each was female, wearing thin black tops and loin cloth bottoms. With large leather wings outstretched behind them, long raven hair near touching their backsides, and holding various scarred swords and axes. The one which rose from that brave commander mockingly claimed his helmet. Wearing it lopsided as she joined the side of her Master. “My loyal Cassandra.. Go, seek them out, toy with them as you please. But bring one to me. They have taken one of our kin, so I intend to claim one of theirs. Show them the wrath of the Old Ones.” The sultry twisted creature threw back her head and cackled, giving a long thin grin before calling her sisters skyward. Each giving the screech of a hawk as they took for the skies and began their search.. Ruined Neighborhood Exalted 'Barracks' "How long has he just been standing there?" Jennifer had been watching Alastair standing on the roof of the Boys' house, like he had been for the past week or so. If she didn't see him do it she'd swear he never even slept. Malory just rolled her shoulders in a soft shrug while looking through what clothes could be saved from their house. Good bet the Old Ones knew their real names, each of their houses were completely razed to the ground. So what they saved.. wasn't much. "Least since he took down that Old One. Why are you staring?" But then she grinned, and playfully tossed one of Jennifer's saved shirts at the side of her head. "Aw! Jenny has herself a crush!" Giving an annoyed huff, she claimed her crumpled shirt from her lap and just glared. "I do not! Just... He seems lonely, is all." "He is." Both girls turned towards the door to see Melissa returning with more salvaged clothes, these from the neighboring houses. Not much, but it'd be enough. "Alastair's been fighting the Old Ones since this War started. By himself." "How?" Jennifer asked, but both girls watched for the answer. Laying the box down, Melissa sat on the edge of her bed and folded her arms close against her chest as she went on with her story. "When the Old Ones came it caught everyone by surprise. But not Alastair.. He's been preparing for this since he was born. He forged his bond with Dragon soon as he could walk. But.. The first blitzkrieg came so quick he was cut-off from the rest of the kingdom. So when I was sent here with Malcolm to find ones who could become the Guardians, Alastair went on fighting at home. But then Ares came and.. Well, he knew he was needed more here than on the front line." Jennifer had hung off every word, all while just continuing to stare off. Over on the boy's side though, while Dwayne was in the house fixing the chair he busted goofing off, Malcolm climbed onto the roof to join his old friend. The large Exalted Black stood with his arms folded across his broad chest. While Alastair, wearing a simple pair of blue jeans alone, stood with his arms clasped behind the small of his back comfortably. The two men could've been brothers. Malcolm was taller. More broad, and filled in a tank top better. But in the worn and withered eyes, and the features, they were damn near identical. "She's watching you again." Alastair stole a glance from over his shoulder, and gave a tired nod before returning his gaze towards the city. "I know." "So?" "... So what? She's a little young for me, don't you think." Malcolm gave an annoyed grunt. "Not what I meant, Stair, and you damn well know it." Alastair just shook his head. "No, I haven't talked to Melissa yet." "Not since you barked at her." Malcolm turned himself enough to watch the other house, and even smiled slightly when Jennifer caught he was watching and disappeared inside the house. probably to blush herself to death. “She’s your sister, Stair. I get why you did what you did. But she doesn’t need a Drill Sergeant right now, she needs her big brother. Melissa’s a natural leader. She took kids, damned kids!, and made us an effective team. But inside?” Alastair could only nod along. “I know, Mal. I know. But the less she knows about what happened when she was sent here the better. .. Hold.” Turning his attention skyward, Alastair turned his head as though listening to some far off voice only he could hear.. “Dragon’s calling. He’s hearing pleas for help in what’s left of the city. Gather everyone, we’re moving now!” Downtown. Downtown was an empty warzone. Ruined buildings, fires no one was here to put out, least there weren’t many bodies. Jennifer felt horrible for thinking that but.. Each Guardian stepped out of their borrowed military Humvee and took a quick look around. “This used to be Gia Square..” Alastair furrowed his brow. “Odd name.” Jennifer gave a small blush, and a smaller nod. He was right behind her! “It was.. uh.. named after a famous Power Ranger who helped save the world once.. The MegaForce Rangers..” Alastair nodded thoughtfully. “Shame we could not do better. We are splitting up. Malory you will take Dwayne and search down the main road.” Dwayne grinned and threw his arm around her shoulder, right up until Melissa slapped him hard upside the head. “It’s not a date, Dwayne. Someone’s out there hurt.” Rubbing his head he gave a quick nod. “Yea alright... damn...” Eyes rolling, Alastair went on. “Melissa, please take Malory and search the surrounding buildings. Malcolm, you will search alone through the tunnels.” “Subway” Melissa corrected her brother. “Right.. Subway.” Can no one in the Earth Kingdom name something that isn’t confusing? “I will take Jennifer and search the outlaying area. Stay in contact. Do not fight alone.” Each one nodded, Dwayne saluted until Jennifer slapped him, and they all began off for their patrols. “You have been quiet.” Jennifer stiffened, was it possible for her to blush more? Oh she wished she had worn her Varsity Hoodie.. then atleast she could hide herself in the big plush hood. This flimsy yellow tanktop wasn’t helping anything! “Just thinking..” Alastair had to smile at that. But quickly he was back on business. They’d searched almost seven city blocks and the surrounding ring roads that encircled the square and still nothing. Could Dragon’ve been wrong? “About?” If they weren’t going to find anything he might has well try and learn more about these young people her sister trusted so completely. “Just.. this was my home. And I know we’ll beat the Old Ones, whatever they are, it’s just..” Alastair knew. “You’re wondering how you ever go back to normal. How all of this gets fixed.” Jennifer nodded. “One day at a time, Jennifer. I know why my sister chose you now. You have a good heart.” And there was that blush again. He would’ve gone on but they both turned. There was coughing nearby.. Someone was alive?! Both of them rushed towards the noise. Alastair took care of the heavy lifting, silently thanking Malcolm for all those training sessions when he was growing up, while Jennifer crawled under the piece of wall to search for the source of the sound. “It’s okay, Shh.. take my hands. Hold it steady, Alastair!” Carefully pulling, Jennifer brought out a small boy. He could’ve only been ten years old but he clung against Jennifer tight as his little hands would let him. “He must’ve been stuck here.” Alastair let the wall fall back down with a horrible crack, and with a quick pop of his back gave a single nod. “Is he injured?” Jennifer shook her head softly. “I don’t think so.. Just tired and hurt. Is he who we came for?” Alastair canted his head, listening to Dragon’s words. “He is. But be ready.. Dragon has sensed the stench of an Old One.” The Cackling coming from nearby both forced them to turn. Perched atop a few broken and destroyed cars were strange, scantily clad, red skinned, winged women.. Armed with swords and axes, and was one of them wearing an officer’s helmet? “Alastair..?” He raised his arm. “Protect him.” Reaching behind him, Alastair gripped his Morpher tight. Bringing the device around, slapping it onto his wrists, his hands lowered with his hands clenched tight. “Breath of the Dragon!” Leaping skyward Alastair clanged the golden bracers together, the chime so loud the harpies each held their ears in horrible agony. A simply backflip and Alastair landed perfectly, covered in a black underarmor one piece that covered all except from his head. From the ground his Dragon rose around him. Growling, snarling angrily as it coiled around Alastair. The tail wrapping around his legs forming his boots, pointed thigh and calve armor. It’s hind legs grasping hold of his waist to form his belt and buckle. The body wrapped and coiled around his chest forming his chest armor and shoulder protectives, while the arms of the beast slid down Alastair’s and held tight. Forming the arm armor and gloves. And the final piece. The head opened wide, roaring out his anger, before snapping his jaws shut around Alastair’s head to form the helmet. Coming from the skies, thundering through the clouds, the Protector of People has Come.. Exalted Dragon Prince! The Harpies each cackled in turn when their apparently helmeted leader motioned them forward for the attack. And Dragon Prince just held himself fast. The first Harpy to arrive rose her sword and swung but Dragon just calmly rose his hand and caught her wrist. Wide surprised eyes was the last expression the Harpy made before Alastair’s free hand punched straight through her stomach, sending her lifeless body toppling away before it just rotted into dust.. no ashes. Alastair’s eyes widened this time. He knew where these had come from.. “Run, Jennifer! Hide now!” Jennifer didn’t need to be told twice. Holding the crying child, cradling his blonde head in her head, she pumped those legs harder than she could ever remember. Malory was the swimming star. Jennifer? She was the prize runner. And she could hurdle over debris without needing to think. “It’s okay..” She whispered softly. “He’s a Power Ranger. Like the MegaForce, like Lightspeed Rescue, like the original Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. You’re going to be safe.” And she believed that. Even when he way was blocked by one of the Harpies that broke off from the main attack. Jennifer skidded to a stop. Staring at the half-naked monster perched on the toppled lamppost like her private roost. Cackling, gripping her axes tight. “Little girl runs.. little girl hides.. but where little girl run to now hmn?” Jennifer just narrowed her eyes. “Not going to.” Setting the boy down, she gave his forehead a tender kiss. “Stay hidden.” A quick nod and he quickly scrambled behind cover. Leaving Jennifer to stand up, downright glaring towards the Harpy woman.. thing. “I’m not running anywhere.” The Harpy just grinned watching as Jennifer pulled her buckle out from her back pocket, holding it tight. Guard the Spirit! Hawk of the Open Skies! Becoming the Guardian Yellow she called down her shield and rose it just in time to deflect away the Harpies first attack with both axes. The Beast was airborne. Circling around, cackling maniacally watching the little Yellow Ranger beneath. “Think this is funny?” In one fluid movement the shield slid down her arm, her body turned, and she hurled the weapon skyward. The Harpy, cackling louder when she dodged the weapon, was halfway through her dive to sink her axes deep into Yellow’s shoulders.. When the Shield bounced off the nearby building and struck her hard against the back of the head. Sending the ashes of the destroyed beast whisping the breeze as yellow expertly caught her weapon back on her arm. “Well, I thought that was funny. Come on!” Holding out her hand, she waited until the little boy gripped tight, and began running off. Holding him tight against her chest again. She needed a place to put him. Somewhere safe he could hide. But where? There was just empty road, the ruins of the park, and a whole lot of nothing.. The park! Twisting her body she leaned forward and pressed her legs harder. Praying to whatever God happened to be showing Mercy at the moment that it was still here... Through the woods, sticks and branches whipping her body like small angry hands, she damn near laughed when she saw it! The Old Clubhouse wasn’t much. Just a bunch of branches and leaves made into a makeshift hut, showing it’s age but it still looked sturdy as ever. Back before all of this Jennifer and Malory used it to hide out and talk. Jennifer had her first kiss here.. Her name was Genesis. And now, Gods willing, it would hide the boy. Setting him softly inside, she carefully took off her helmet. Hoping him seeing her face would help. “Listen. This Clubhouse protected me from alot of storms. I’m just going to go and make sure those evil things don’t find you.. Stay here, stay hidden. I will come back.” The boy nodded and shifted deeper inside, and she smiled warm. Offering him her helmet to hold while she gave his head a soft ruffle of her hand through his hair. And took back off towards the sounds of fighting. Sadly she didn’t make it far. A few hundred yards out she brought herself to a dead halt, surrounded. One by one Harpies landed on dead and broken trees, lush evergreens, and fallen trunks. Each one cackling, growling, holding their blood soaked weapons tight in their slender fingers. “You killed our sister...” Jennifer smiled.. why was she smiling? Oh right, to hide the fact she was so scared she could barely hear the Harpies over the sound of her own heart thundering inside her chest. “Yup. Killed her dead.” The Harpies all snarled like rabid frothing beasts, and Jennifer just grinned. That’s it.. Piss off the angry demon women things! Around her the Harpies nearly leapt for her.. But they were stopped. Jennifer stood back upright, watching them all warily.. Why did they stop? And instantly she regretted asking. Stepping out of the shadows of the trees came Death himself. His cloak trailed behind him, revealing glimpses of his decaying body beneath. Wearing armored boots and gauntlets which were far to big for his mealy emaciated arms and legs. The hood, mercifully she thought, keeping his face wrapped in shadows. Except for those diseased yellow eyes watching her with such interest.. “Such bravery.. Bravery unlike I have seen on this plane of existence. So willing are you, Child, to lay down your life to save a child that you do not even know. Such strength in your heart.. Such wasted effort. I am Death, Child. I am the chilled wind which follows you through the graveyard at night. I am the lingering shadow which claims all things..” Raising his hand, Death caught the shield so expertly thrown during his monologue. Watching the frightened expression on Jennifer’s lovely features as her weapon decayed and rusted into dust before her eyes. And Death laughed. An empty completely soulless sound. “Such courage.. Perhaps I shall not kill you so quickly. Not when breaking your strength shall prove so much more rewarding.” Jennifer growled, tears in her eyes, and with all her strength leapt for Death himself.. Alastair had beaten back the Harpies and now took for the woods. He was certain Dragon had told him this was where Jennifer had gone.. But there was no sign. Not until he came across the small makeshift hut and saw the small child within clutching that Yellow helmet. Alastair smiled, retracting his visor so the boy might see he was human. “Greetings, Young Warrior.. My name’s Alastair. Do you know where my friend went?” The boy nodded and pointed towards the north and the thickest part of the Forest. Giving a nod, Alastair gripped his buckle and detached it so he could contact his sister. “Okay. My friends will be for you in a couple minutes. You were very brave. I’m going to look for Jennifer now, alright?” The boy nodded, offered him her helmet, and watched as Alastair took off for the wood. He couldn’t remember ever running this fast, his heart beating this hard, him praying so frantically. Praying to the Elders which Came Before that he would find Jennifer alive and... safe.. “By the Gods, No!” Within the clearing stood a Cross made from two skinned Evergreen trees. The Symbol of their Family etched into the top using crude claws. Ropes made from vines lashed her wrists to the crossbar, stretching them taut on either side of her limp frame. As another held her ankles against the main tree of the cross. Keeping her body raised just high enough only her toes rested against the small platform meant to support her weight. His heart sank.. She looked like she’d been beaten. Her lip was swollen and angry red, her right eye was bruised, and her body was covered in scars and wounds. Each one he could see through the torn cloth of her uniform. From the piles of ashes around the cross she took alot of them down with her, that made him proud, but that would come later. Now he needed to get here.. down. No. This was to easy. He stayed firm and clenched his hands into fists so tight he could feel his knuckles become white. “A wise decision, Prince Alastair.” Emerging from behind the cross came Death himself. Holding his scythe tight as an old man would a walking stick. “So rightfully deducing that I have constructed this trap to lure you closer.. Do not fret, she is very much alive. I find Live Bait draws so many more flies than dead rotting meat.. She is not the one I wished to hurt. She is not the one whom destroyed our Brother. You.. You are the one who’s soul I have come to claim.” That was when Alastair finally saw them glinting in the sunlight. Small wire so thin you’d never see them unless you looked close. Each one pulled tight and wrapped around Jennifer’s body like small razors ready to cut. Trip one, they pull, and she suffers. Following them with his eyes, Alastair growled when he saw each of the ten wires were attached at their ends around each of Death’s fingers.. “Take me then.. Let her go.” His eyes widened. The growl caught him off guard, as did the bounding hulk of Black Ranger leaping over him as though he were two inches tall. Coming down with his Axe Malcolm’s great weapon sliced through each of the strings in one single swing. Death merely watched. Four blue arrows screeched from the treetops, expertly slicing through the vines holding Jennifer but she did not fall. Dwayne rushed her like he was breaking through an entire defensive line to catch the game winning football, in this case Jennifer, who he rushed to safety. Leaving Red. Standing behind death, Sword at his slender neck and glistening in the breaking sunlight. “You hurt one of us, you hurt all of us. You are not alone, Brother! And you Death... your time is over.” “Is it now?” Before Alastair could warn her Death touched her blade, causing it to rust and break, forcing her to leap backward out of his reach and toss the weapon aside before the rot reached her hand. Death’s yellowed eyes turned themselves towards Malory holding the injured, but recovering, Jennifer. And then towards Alastair alone. “Remember my touch.” “NO!” Rushing him, hoping he was fast enough, he would soon learn he was no where near.. A single movement of his hand and a hidden string pulled taunt, one wrapped tight many times around Jennifer’s slender neck. Her eyes became wide, mouth opened for breath which would not come, Malory screaming. Frantically trying to sever the wire with a nearby rock while Malcolm rushed the string with his Axe pulled up and ready.. But it was to late for them all. A single pull of his hand and Jennifer’s neck snapped. Broke from the spine leaving her lifeless, eyes wide open, and motionless within Malory’s clutching arms. Malcolm roared his anger, turning to throw his sword at Death.. but he was gone. And the large man could only fall to his knees in despair. Melissa collapsed onto her knees. Unable to form words as she watched Malory helplessly clutching her sister’s dead body against her chest and just cried. What else could she do but cry.. Dwayne tried helping, but all he could do was lay his hand on her shoulder and let her cry. And Alastair.. Alastair turned away, in time to see the small boy emerge from the woods still holding Yellow’s helmet. His young unknowing eyes looking up to him, wondering where his friend and savoir had gone. |
06-30-2013, 09:16 AM | #7 |
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BLACK (Suggested Theme -=- Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out for a Hero) The world erupted into chaos around them. Harpies descended from the skies hurling arrows of flame which impacted the dirt and detonated like small mines laid beneath the earth, Lizardmen from behind hurled rocks lined with powder that shredded misfortunate trees caught in their path. And it was has though the world had slowed around Malcolm. The only sound heard had become the heft of his breathing, and the steady pound of his heart inside his chest. Within his strong arms was held the boy, still clutching Jennifer's helmet, whom she gave her life to protect. And silently he swore no harm would befall him. The Harpy swooping down from the treetops was caught in the corner of his eyes. She had gone into a death spiral, crimson ribbons of energy stretching down from the sword tip stretched out before her. Malcolm roared and called upon his Axe. Catapulting himself off a nearby thick tree trunk, holding the boy tight within his left arm, Malcolm rolled with the leap and swung the mighty axe down with the right slicing straight through the Harpy's head. Watching as it bounced off the tree he used to launch himself, while the rest of her just crumpled on the floor like so much dead meat. They woke up an angry giant this day. His pace was never broken. Refusing to allow one of this hellish creations to lay one hand upon his precious cargo. He would not fail Jennifer, he couldn't. But he was blindsided! Tumbling onto the ground he lost control of the boy who rolled and began crying as he body struck some nearby bushes. Malcolm roared. Shaking his head clear and forcing himself back onto his feet where he saw one of the Commander Lizardmen holding his hammer, what struck him more than likely, and cackling in their incomprehensible language. "Allow me to show you the weight of your mistake." Malcolm charged. Both hands gripping his weapon tight. His thighs burned, he was pushing himself to his limit. He was never built for this kind of speed. But discomfort wouldn't stop him now. Drawing his weapon up Malcolm leapt higher than even he thought he could! OXEN EARTH BREAK! Malcolm roared. One mighty swing of his axe in a downward arch and the glowing purple blade of his Axe sliced clean-through the Lizardman's weapon as he brought it up in an attempted block. Through the weapon, and through the Lizardman holding it. Bisecting him straight through until he exploded in spent energy. But Malcolm wasn't staying to revel in his kill. He was already running again, scooping the boy back into his arms. "You'll not fall again, my word is given." The boy nodded, because the boy believed him, and he clung against the tunic of his Exalted suit tight as they ran together through the wood. But up ahead Malcolm saw another General. The cobra hooded Lizard general hissed angrily. Giving a roll to his shoulders as he brought both weapons up.. But Malcolm refused to stop, he couldn't! He refused! "Mighty Oxen of which I am Bonded, hear my plea.. I need your strength!" Malcolm had only spoke to his animal for confidence but.. The Mighty Ox had listened in ways he couldn't have imagined. Feeling the power surging through him his body became encased within the purple avatar of his Beast! Head down, horns extended, Exalted Black tore through the Lizardman sending him helplessly tumbling backward. And when he looked up.. There was a new threat in this Lizardman's path. The Oxen had headed Malcolm's plea and given him a new and tremendous power. The boy was gently set aside and quickly ran into the bushes to hide and watch this new hero. Malcolm’s gauntlets wrapped around his knuckles in a three-toed hoof of gold, attached with white. His jacket was gone. Replaced by a new armored look (Think Mighty Morphin’ Movie) with the symbol for his Oxen blazoned across his chest. Ending with his new Helmet. Shaped like the Oxen which had given him his power, mouth opened to reveal his visor. And two golden horns stretching above him. Clenching his fists, Malcolm roared with newfound energy! (Theme - Psychic Lover - Cho! Saikyo! Warriors) EXALTED OXEN KNIGHT! Roaring, Exalted Oxen Knight’s body became enflamed with the energy of his beast! And he charged! Each swing of the Cobra’s sword was blocked with Oxen’s gauntlets, merely slapping them away like some child’s toy! “You’ve taken to many of my friends, now I show you the Power of the Oxen!” A rough snort escaped him, Malcolm’s hands clenched tighter, and he unleashed a brutal, methodical, flurry of attacks on the Cobra! Cobra hissed angrily. Bounced one direction and another as each amazingly strong punch landed against his armored hide. The last punch sending him stumbling backward, holding his new chest wound which bled black between his fingers. But Malcolm wasn’t finished.. Punching his fists together he called upon the final power! OXEN CHARGE! His head lowered, he gave an angry snort, and charged! Moving with an incredable speed added by thrusters within his back armor, Malcolm charged the Cobra with glowing golden horns! Hissing angrily the Cobra gripped his horns, planted his feet, trying to stop the charge! But all he was doing was skidding along the muddy ground as Malcolm continued to push. Nothing would stop now... Nothing could! Not until they struck that cliff wall, the cobra crying out in agony as he began to become crushed between Black and the mountain behind.. “For Jennifer, for my friends, for that child... BE GONE!” The Cobra screamed as it exploded around Malcolm. The boy whined, fearing he had lost another friend.. But Malcolm, returned to his normal Exalted Black state, walked slow from within the smoke cloud raised when Cobra died. And opened his arms. The boy smiled, clutching Yellow’s helmet and rejoining his friend as they made their escape. |
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GREEN (Theme - Seether - Driven Under) Malcolm scooped the young child with both hands and took running as though a man possessed. And Dwayne silently swore nothing would follow him, and he'd make each of these monsters pay for taking away Jennifer. Calling on his curved daggers Dwayne took after the approaching horde. The Daggers were reversed, pressing the blades against his forearms, so he could charge straight into the main bulk of them. He may've been a running back, but he knew how to tackle and rush a defense! Busting through three of the armored Lizardmen without an issue. And when he came to one of their larger brutes, Dwayne ran up along his chest performing an acrobatic front flip off the chest of the stunned Beast. Slashing against it's chest in a wide arching X before landing and charging again. Dwayne used his speed on the Brute. Knowing the seven foot, wide-shouldered, T-Rex looking beast wouldn't be able to keep the pace. And on each pass he slashed again. Taking out his elbows, his knees, slashing along his back, causing each swipe of his blade to send green blade spraying out like some sick fountain. And when he was brought onto his knees, Dwayne charged up his back slicing the things head clean-off before launching himself into more of the horde itself. Dwayne never understood why they always exploded after you killed them.. He'd have to ask later, he was a little busy right now. One after another the Lizardmen fell to his daggers. Causing a succession of explosions all around him, very satisfying ones too. "That all you assholes have?!" He regretted asking it almost instantly, don't you worry. The trembles beneath his feet, coming from behind him, held his attention. And when he saw it.. whatever it was.. his eyes widened inside his featureless helmet. "Aren't you ugly." (Theme - Slipknot - Before I Forget) Dwayne stood across from what looked like, for intents and purposes, a Dragon. The Beast was built like an athletically toned man wearing a breast plate, one of those roman skirts he saw in history books, and a matching styled helmet. And nothing else. His feet were definitely draconic, with three large toes. A long thick tail helped him keep his balance. Large leathery wings stretched out behind him. And his head was shaped like a human, but the features were grotesquely lizard. Sharp teeth, leather scaled skin. big red eyes. And holding a halberd. Yes, he knew what one was! He’s played Soul Calibur you know! But oh he was ready for this. Rolling his shoulders, Dwayne grinned inside his helmet.. and just charged! Rushing the Lizard he kept his daggers ready.. But never got close. The Beast was ready. Using the long staff of his weapon to trip, catch, and flip Dwayne helplessly off. Until that tree that struck his back was nice enough to break his fall. "That could've gone better.." Shaking his head clear, Dwayne moved onto his hands and knees.. And caught sight of Malory. Exalted Blue was flying past him, so quick all he saw was the blue aura of her power. She was putting everything behind her attacks.. And he was here. On his hands and knees making jokes.. Green began to snarl. Beneath his breath, through clenched teeth. Clenched tight as his fingers through the soft dirt beneath him. His friend died.. The best of them was killed and there wasn't a damn thing he could do... No... NO! There was something he could do! Dwayne closed his eyes tight, within his mind coming the Wolf inside of him.. And as the dragon loomed over readying that killing blow, Dwayne threw his head back and let forth a dread howl so powerful the Dragon stumbled backward on it's heels.. EXALTED WOLF KNIGHT! (Theme - Within Temptation - The Howling) From the forests surrounding them both emerged an entire pack of Wolves. Snarling, chomping angrily towards the dragon beast as they slowly circled around Exalted Green. And he let go another dread howl, unleashing waves of green energy causing each wolf to howl in turn and encasing him in Green Energy.. Until slowly he stood within. Throwing down his hands quick to send it away and emerge as the Champion of the Woods. Boots and Guards, Gauntlets, all formed and shaped to resemble a Wolf’s, with long golden claws sharpened and extending from his wrist. His shoulders both molded to look like Wolf’s Heads, to match his helmet. His visor emerging from within the angry mouth of the Wolf shape his helmet took. With a long mane coming from his helmet and down his back of pure white. The Dragon Beast roared, gripping his weapon tight and making a charge! The Halberd he held glowing a dark crimson trailing off behind the swing, and Wolf Knight stood firm. Expertly catching the weapon with one hand, leaving the Dragon Beast to let go a frustrated roar. Wolf Knight just lifted his head and gave the Beast a swift kick to the stomach, sending him hurtling backward through countless trees until he rolled along the ground like a broken ragdoll. Wolf Knight brought his hands close to touching, scraping his claws against one another hungrily. Soon bringing them down until they just barely touched the ground, his body hunched forward, the wolves joining his side. Until they became pure energy, striking his back one after another to form his chest plate.. shaped like the majestic wolves of which they were formed. “Time to Die now, Puff..” Growling, Wolf Knight took for the creature. Claws skipping off the ground, feet pumping beneath him until he finally leapt! Thrusters from within his chest armor ignited propelling him through the forest so quick the ground and trees around him shook. Arms extended, a great wolf made of his own power formed around him, gaining more and more speed... More and more power... WOLF KNIGHT MAUL! Exalted Wolf Knight struck the Beast dead center of his chest, slashing, ripping, clawing, tearing the beast asunder like some possessed wild animal. And when he passed through, skidding himself to a stop behind with his arms outstretched.. The Dragon Roared one last time before exploding completely destroyed. And Exalted Wolf stood. His armor and weapons dissapearing until he was base Exalted Green once again, holding his daggers back against his forearms. “Let’s pick a fight with Death...” |
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BLUE (Theme - Lindsey Stirling and Pentatonix - Radioactive) Malory fought through tears stinging her blue eyes. Yet her aim remained true as her heart. Her legs pumped beneath her, swiftly dashing between trees and around the underbrush. Every pull of the string sending an arrow of mystical blue energy through the air with an angered sizzle, and every time one struck an enemy and they fell was therapeutic. Cathartic. One of the Lizardmen thrall caught her from behind. Hooking his arms beneath hers, trapping her arms behind her. Allowing one of his brethren to raise his axe.. But Exalted Blue wasn’t going to just lay down. Jamming the sharpened end of her Bow into the creature’s foot, he released her just in time for her to roll away. And his fellow Lizard to catch him midchest with his axe. The beast that once held her howled before falling to his knees dead. And as his angered brother turned, all he saw was Malory aiming one of her arrows between his eyes at point blank range. Until she let the string go, and blew a hole in one side of his head and out of the other. Exalted Blue was moving again. Rushing through the wood, taking down more of the creatures as she went.. But another had gripped her! The Harpy cackled madly. Holding Exalted by her shoulders using her Hawk like feet to hold her still and carry her off into the skies. Malory growled trying to break free.. Despite being far above the treetops. She just wanted free! Pulling her bow up, she aimed a single shot through the Bird’s chest.. The blow struck. The talons freed her, and Malory tumbled. Air rushing past her so deafening. Blocking everything else away.. She just closed her eyes and waited for the end. “Malory? Why are you giving up.. I miss you, Malory. But not like this.. please not like this. You need to fight. You need to protect all those people that I can’t now.. Please, Mal, please.. Open your eyes! PLEASE!” Malory’s eyes shot opened wide. “JENNIFER?! No... NO!” (Theme - Kamen Rider Fourze - Cosmic Mind) Exalted Blue took her Bow within both hands, the string melting away as she extended the weapon into a proper recurve long bow molded after the majestic Manta Ray which had given her, her power. A single spin, and it was though she was back in high school. Taking the high dive like she had countless times before. As she fell, the ground hurtling towards her quicker and quicker still, the Exalted Suit she had worn so proudly shredded around her. Sending her body into a swift spine, like some great spiral descending from heaven. EXALTED MANTA KNIGHT! Around her, glowing brilliantly blue, the tattered and torn pieces of her suit reformed against her naked flesh. Brilliant shining blue clung against her. Ribbons wrapping themselves around her lower legs and feet, forearms and hands, forming sweeping gauntlets and boots. And as she opened her eyes the Great Manta itself broke the clouds and formed above her. The Beast becoming one with her, forming her chest piece and long flowing winged cape, with a long sharpened tail behind. The ground beneath her shook as she took that final flip forward and landed perfectly. Standing tall within the crater created from her power. A single fluid movement brought her right arm before her exposed face creating her helmet. Shaped like the great Manta Ray itself. I will be the final Protector of those who can’t fight themselves. Brushing her foot behind her Knight Blue took back her bow and let ring a shot that tore through the woods. Splintering each and every tree it passed, bursting every Lizardman and Harpy unlucky enough to be to close when the shot passed until it struck the back of another of the Dragon Generals and destroyed him easily as the others. Red watched on, giving a nod of thanks. But Blue wasn’t finished. Spreading the wings of her cape wide behind her she took flight, using the gift that Jennifer had bestowed upon her sister, and soared through the woods. Expertly moving between the trees, taking shot after shot and destroyed each and every Lizardman and Harpy she passed. Passing Dwayne as he fought off enemies of his own.. She had a target. Landing with an elegant grace, one foot before the next, she found herself face to face with Cassandra. Death’s second. The red skinned Harpy cackling and wearing Jennifer’s coat like some twisted trophy. That doesn’t belong to you. Cassandra charged. And Blue Knight moved back one step at a time, dodging each and every savage claw and attempted kick. And when the Axe came down over her head, Blue flipped backward in one elegant motion and fired a shot from her bow shattering the weapon in Cassandra’s hand. You are a creature of Death. And it’s time he received a lesson of his own. SEAS GUIDE MY HAND, CALM MY SPIRIT, DESTROY THIS DEMON! EXALTED MANTA SHOCKWAVE! Exalted Blue Knight aimed her weapon. Pulling the draw string back as the weapon itself became her Manta Ray Guardian. And when her hand let go, the Manta shot from her hand straight and true. Burning blue and striking Cassandra dead center.. The Harpy screamed, throwing her arms out at her sides and crying out her agony until she finally gave to the pain and detonated. And Malory simply turned and returned back to her normal state, holding her sister’s coat draped over her left arm. As her right still held her weapon. “Find forgiveness somewhere else, because I don’t have any left.” |
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RED (Theme - Within Temptation - Frozen) Exalted Blue soared past, destroying countless enemies around her, including one about to blindside Exalted Red from behind. Melissa gave a nod in thanks and ran the beast through with her sword. Giving it a swift kick to send the dead creature toppling on down the small hill where she made her stand. They just kept coming. One after another clamoring up the hill, and one by one she sent them down again. But she knew this couldn't last forever. Something had to give.. Sadly she knew what that something had to be. Her attention turned skyward as the world around her became dark. The beating of wings so loud the ground beneath her shook, the trees bent from the power of them alone, and the wind kicked up. Swirling angrily around her. The sight of it forced her back a full step.. The Dragon was.. Massive didn't seem to cover it. Easily the size of her brother's Zord Beast, with a wingspan that seemed to stretch to both side of the horizon. The four legged twisted beast roared, spitting and breathing sulfurous fire from the corners of it’s gaping maw. ... But then it was gone. The entire world around her was gone. Melissa blinked her confusion, went to grip her sword only to feel it disappeared. As did her entire costume leaving her wearing the same dress she wore when the Old Ones first attacked. Back when she still had a Kingdom to be Princess of. She began searching, looking for some clue about where she was.. what had happened. But the strength of the voice that answered her confusion stopped her dead. You are need in Power? Taking a deep swallow, frantically searching for the source of the voice, she gave a slow nod. Yes.. Who are you? She took a single surprised step back as the Guardian Beast of Legend emerged from within the darkness. His white fur, large blonde mane, bright blue eyes shone so bright the darkness melted away. They were in a great grass field. Sun shining high above them bathing them both in warmth.. White Lion of the North. Guardian of the Alder Blood, and Ally of the Kingdom. King of the Guardian Beasts. Without a second thought Melissa dropped onto one knee, bowing her head deep. Sir Lion! I.. I apologize! My Father spoke of you but I always assumed.. That I would only appear before your brother? No, Child Melissa. Your brother has paid to deep a price for his Mastery of Dragon, and become Blind to my Call. ..Price? He never told me of.. What price, Sir Lion? Do you know the Legend of Guardian Dragon, Child? He once began as one of us. The Guardian Beast of Power. But, during the first attack by the Old Ones, became tainted with their poison. Corrupted. So your Great Grandfather sealed him beneath the Castle of which you lived. Hoping time so close to the source of our Power, the Blade of Alder, would cleanse him of his corruption. But that would take thousands upon thousands of years.. And the Old Ones had come again. Your brother, Alastair, fell upon the Dragon on accident. During the assault on the Kingdom he was thrown into a crevasse created by the battle to die. But Dragon caught him, and offered him one singular chance to live. Alastair accepted the offer, you understand? He and the Dragon have become one. Bonded in a symbiotic relationship that means he now shares their corruption. Thus blinding him to my power. I.. I had no idea... Nor were you ever meant to. You desire my power, this much is certain. Kong of the Volcano has said your heart is pure, but I know of your past, young one. So I ask.. What would you do given my Power? I would save my friends.. So you blame yourself for the loss of young Jennifer, and the Guardian Beast of which she commanded? Yes, Great Lion... Who else could be to blame? Perhaps you are right.. After all, you led her into those woods. You commanded her to protect that child. You forced Death’s hand.. No, Great Lion.. I did no such thing! Jennifer.. Her heart was large. She protected him because that was what she did. I don’t think I could’ve stopped her if I tried... I see. Then I ask again, what would you do with my Power? .. I would defeat the Old Ones. I would become the Leader they deserve. I would become more than I am now. And thus you shall. Never falter, never doubt yourself. I bestow upon you my Power. Take the Power of Kings, summon the Blade of Alder, and lay waste to those who would see innocents come to harm. AWAKEN! The Great Corrupted Dragon opened his Maw, rearing down to swallow Melissa whole.. (Theme - Kamen Rider OOO - TaJaDor) Exalted Red’s body erupted in powerful white light, forcing the Dragon to rear back and shield his eyes from the brightness of it! And within this light came a great change! Melissa was lifted off her feet, arms and legs stretched wide as she slowly spun off the ground. Her Red suit disappeared within the light, reforming into a single white piece of sparkling mail. White wisps, small balls of light, soared around her in quick erratic patterns. Striking her lower legs forming knee-length boots trimmed in gold and a single band of black. Two more melting into her hands to become glistening white gauntlets trimmed the same as the boots. Slowly lowered upon her feet, arms still stretched wide the Great White Guardian Lion bounded towards her. Leaping, striking her back, forming the molded armor of her Beast. The chest was ornate with trim and decoration like that of a lion’s head. The mane forming a blonde collar around her neck and down to her bust. And then the head.. Molding around hers, creating a blonde mane from the helmet down her back, and becoming the final piece of.. EXALTED WHITE LION! EXALTED LION KNIGHT! Thrusting her opened hands down at her sides the white light bubble which cocooned her was destroyed. One foot standing before the next, White Knight lifted hr right hand and stretched it high above her head. SWORD OF THE ANCIENT BEASTS! BEAST BUSTER! The Dragon roared, turning it’s yellow haunted eyes skyward as the clouds themselves parted around the blade which formed. Forcing the beast to recoil from the coming sunlight.. The sword itself slowly lowered, landing perfectly within her closing hand. The blade was nearly her height of five foot six, easily meant for two hands though she held it perfectly with two. Swiftly swinging it down, making the blade glisten against the sunlight above.. The angered Dragon opened his maw, preparing another flame burst, but Melissa was already moving. Rushing towards the Beast. Both hands holding the handle of the great Zweihander. Expertly, White Knight leapt as the Beast tried to burn her, flipping forward over his entire head and skidding down along the long neck of the snarling Beast. Coming to a stop, she drew her blade up. Energy ribbons of pure white energy swirling around the blade, preparing her ultimate attack on the massive beast.. But the Dragon would not be taken so easily. The Beast took for the skies and White Knight gripped onto one of the large spines down it’s back to stop from falling off. The Beast soared into the reforming darkening clouds above, thunder and lightning sounding all around them. Rolling, weaving, until She could hold no longer and was thrown from the Beast.. EXALTED HAWK! The White Knight called on the power of the Exalted Hawk and great white feathered wings formed behind her, the blonde mane coming from her helmet falling between as they flapped and kept her aloft. The Great Dragon turned, attempting to ram her straight on but she easily twisted her body and avoided the hit. Swinging her blade to slice through the creature’s skull.. It howled it’s pain, blood spraying from the right side of it’s skull where an eye had once been. And the half-blind creature attempted another pass, maw opened to burn her alive once again.. But she was ready. Sword raised, her other arms stretched towards the beast, as she gathered those white swirling ribbons of energy around her blade... EXALTED GRAND DYNAMIC! The Blade swung down with a tremendous force. Forming a single white arching wave which hurtled towards the creature at an incredible speed! And the Wave struck, slicing the beast straight down the middle and causing an explosion which filled the skies.. As all watched beneath. The Boy was safe, climbed atop Malcolm’s broad shoulders. Jennifer’s body had been wrapped and laid safe within the clearing as the other Exalted gathered and watched their leader slowly land before them. Unlike her friends, her power didn’t revert to normal as she landed. The armor of Knight went away. That much was like before.. But she was left wearing the uniform of Exalted White. Matching that of her friends except for an amber visor and golden crest. Today it starts. We make sure the Boy is safe, we mourn Jennifer while celebrating her life and honoring her sacrifice. And then we take the fight to the Old Ones. No more running. No more hiding. No more just getting by.. We fight to win! Thrusting her hand skyward her friends soon joined her gesture. This was where it started, this was the first day of the New Era |
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