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Post by Raistlin on Mar 29, 2007 13:36:01 GMT -5
Sorry 'bout the emoticons Death.
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Post by DEATH97 on Mar 30, 2007 8:05:22 GMT -5
The lights on the D-pad continue to drain until Kevin releases his finger from the button, bringing him and Mario to a complete stop just over a small hill. "Wow thats definitely easier than running." Mario looks to the D-pads display. "You held it a'down too long, you drained too much'a power." Kevin quickly tries to apologize. "I'm sorry, I didn't think it wou..." Mario cuts Kevin off, knowing their are more urgent matters to attend too. "Its'a ok."
The scene below them is one of death, and destruction. The battle had broken through the first wall, and only an eight foot high concrete barrier separated the carnage from spilling into the city of Centra itself. Kevin's stomach dropped, as he suddenly felt ill by what he was witnessing. This was no game. The battlefield was covered with corpses. The remaining fighters had to take care to not trip over them as they fought. It was much worse than he'd imagined. He pictured enemies just vanishing with a odd sound effect. No... This was real.
Characters from many games were on the battlefield. The Game Master's forces seemed to consist of mainly Bowser's minions. But many odd creatures were strewn about. Skelet'os from Hyrule, a few Soldiers that could be from a million different war games, and what appeared to be Samurai warriors. It wasn't hard to tell the characters that mattered though. The five bringing up the rear to this invasion. One was reminiscent of Mario himself, but a twisted version.. Wario. The man standing in front of him, held a demanding presence. His dark clothes reflected the soul within. His body glowed with a black aura, and his red hair was as if it burned from the flames of hell.... Akuma. Circling them above was an ugly old witch. She clinged to her broom and laughed evilly, throwing random fireballs into the crowd.... Grimalda
In the center though, was the beast leading this attack. He had to be over ten feet tall. The ground shook with each step he took. Talons grew from his finger tips that had to be at least eight inches long. Teeth as sharp as razors dawned his powerful jaws. He stands upward extending his height even further. His tail dragging behind him, its end covered in an armored shell as thick as steel. It was Bowser. Nothing like the cartoon version of himself, that Kevin was used too. This was more like some prehistoric beast, a walking nightmare. How was he ever going to be able to fight something like that? The fifth man was too far away to make out. He stood several yards behind the others, and was not advancing at all. Bowser was kicking up so much dust as he walked it was hard for Kevin to make out the details. He looked human, and appeared to be bald. He held a weapon in each hand, but it wasn't clear what they were. Was this the Game Master? Could this be the battle that determines the fate of this world? Kevin knew he wasn't ready for that.
Luckily he would not be fighting alone. Centra's forces seemed to consist mostly of the residents of the Mushroom Kingdom. a bunch of Toad look alikes. Their small stature supporting their large mushroom shaped heads. They looked like no match for the Game Masters forces. Their where a few that stood out as well, although they were surrounded by enemies and much harder to make out. The only character Kevin could make out clearly was Kirby. His round pink body stuck out like a sore thumb, as he fought an orcish looking creature atop the barrier. He held a curved blade and wore ancient looking armor. Kevin figured he must of absorbed one of the samurai's recently. He seemed to be holding his own quite well, but Kevin wondered what good that would do against Akuma, or Bowser.
Kevin feels on the verge of throwing up. He has lost all hope. What good can he do, with a fluffed up pink suction cup, and a stereotypical Italian plumber? And just then... The plumber speaks.
"I know this'a is your first battle, so keep your head down, try to stay close'a to me, and don't get'a yourself killed." Without another word, Mario springs into action. He leaps forward and jumps again as he hits the ground launching himself higher. On the third landing he leaps even higher into battle. He flips twice in the air, and twists his body as a missile flies by just beneath him, the smoke trail evidence of their close encounter. It explodes harmlessly in the distance as Mario lands on one knee, his weight bringing his fist down into the Goomba he landed upon. The Goomba explodes with a squish. and Mario slowly raises his head. A serious expression upon his face. No... this was no game... This was war.
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Post by Uesugi on Mar 30, 2007 10:22:30 GMT -5
a eight => an eight
I like it. Good to see something from you... Finally. Now, if only you can keep doing this...
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Post by me on Mar 30, 2007 11:28:20 GMT -5
FINALLY!
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Post by Raistlin on Mar 30, 2007 13:37:00 GMT -5
*implodes with happiness*
I've been famished for months, Death, and you brought a whole platter of toast.
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Post by GreyEidolon on Mar 30, 2007 19:56:47 GMT -5
It is interesting, but what I'm most looking forward to is Episode 3, if it involves who I hope it involves...
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Post by DEATH97 on Mar 31, 2007 1:46:07 GMT -5
a eight => an eight I like it. Good to see something from you... Finally. Now, if only you can keep doing this... Thanks guys. I fixed the eight thing, and I'll try to keep a somewhat steady flow of updates coming. Oh and Grey, just from the title of the third episode, its not hard to know who that is. Kevin can't believe what he is seeing as Mario dashes forward. He watches as he leaps into the air and cartwheels over several enemies before throwing crippling punches into their sides. He jumps quickly from opponent to opponent, vaulting over more, and kicking off the nearby barrier as he spins bringing his heel across the mouth of a soldier. Who was this guy? This wasn't the Mario Kevin knew. This was some kind of Neo, I know kung fu Mario. Kevin did everything in his power just to stay close to the short plumber. Suddenly Kevin felt alittle better about their chances. Kevin kicks a near by goomba and sends it flying into a group of Koopas. Their shells go flying, bouncing off nearby enemies, and bodies on the ground. Kevin unholsters his blaster and gives Mario support by firing at any enemy that nears him. Flying koopas, and lakitu's are shot down out of the sky. "Kevin begins to feel he's making a difference, and a smile crosses his face as he shoots down another enemy. Bowser stands high above the rest of his minions, and has an excellent view of the battlefield. He speaks to his commanders in a low growl. "Mario has arrived, and hes brought Captain N with him." "Wario looks up at his beastly General. "I'll take Mario... He won't be a problem."Bowser growls with anger. "Your over confidence will be your demise Wario, but very well. After all we only need to distract him. Akuma.. You get the artifact our Master requires. Grimalda you take care of our good Captain. "Grimalda laughs, and spins around on her broom stick. "Don't worry bowsy, I'll take care of our young hero." Her cackles echoes throughout the battlefield as she zooms off. Mario leaps forward, landing between three soldiers. He throws quick, but powerful strikes to the soldiers on either side of him, but pauses as the third soldier yells in pain as a loud cracking noise can be heard. His body falls limply to the ground, and Wario stands in his former place. "Your reign in the Mushroom Kingdom ends here my friend" Mario narrows his eyes with disgust. "Friend?.. Ha. You don't even'a know the meaning of the word."Wario gives the plumber an evil grin. "You're right. Oh well... We've always made better enemies anyway.... Shall we?" Mario nods slightly. "After you." Kevin notices Mario about to fight, and takes aim with his power gun at Wario's head. The gun is knocked from Kevin's hand just before he can pull the trigger, by a Samurai's spear. Kevin watches the gun hit the ground and spin to a stop several yards away. The Samurai lifts his spear above his head, and Kevin pushes the D-pad forward and appears behind the armor clad warrior. He throws a hard elbow into the Samurai's back, causing him to drop his spear. As the Samurai attempts to turn to face Kevin, he is met with the back of his closed fist, sending him reeling to the ground. Kevin picks up the spear as someone bumps into him from behind. Kevin grips the wooden spear and spins without thinking. A hand reaches out and grabs the spear, stopping it a few inches from hitting its target. Kevin looks at the hand and follows it to its source and finds himself staring at the most beautiful girl he's ever seen. Her long brown hair was pulled back into a ponytail hiding under a golden band with three jewels across its face. Her eyes were the color of green emeralds. Her features were soft, and for a moment Kevin forgot where he was. But he was soon reminded. "Get down you Idiot!" The female shouts as she pushes Kevin to the ground. Just in time it would seem, for a fireball comes flying past where Kevin once stood. He jumps to his feet and looks to the flaming sphere's origin, and has only a moment to react before Grimalda comes sweeping by on her broom. Kevin instinctively dives out of the way and rolls, grabbing his blaster as he gets back to his feet. He fires several shots at Grimalda, all of which hit the Barrier a few feet behind her. "She's too fast!" Kevin ducks another fireball, and tries to get a few more shots off, with no success. Grimalda circles swiftly up ahead, laughing the entire time. Suddenly Kevin can feel a gust of wind. But it doesn't seem to be pushing him, as so much as trying to pull him. He looks upward and watches as Kirby stands with his mouth wide open. Grimalda spins around and tries to escape, but is sucked in Kirby's makeshift black hole. A small puff of smoke engulfs Kirby, and when it clears He's wearing a pointy black hat, and riding atop a broom stick. Kirby winks before flying back into battle.
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Post by Uesugi on Mar 31, 2007 2:00:12 GMT -5
A single quote in front of Bowser in the third paragraph is unneeded. The second your in the fourth paragraph should be you're.
heh. Nice update. Like the last paragraph especially. Good to see you writing again Death. very good.
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Post by DEATH97 on Mar 31, 2007 2:23:14 GMT -5
Thanks.. It feels good to be writing again.
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Post by me on Mar 31, 2007 4:03:38 GMT -5
Wow I cant wait for more...or the identity of this mysterious women...
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Post by Raistlin on Mar 31, 2007 7:25:38 GMT -5
It's obviously Elrond.
and good update, Death.
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Post by DEATH97 on Mar 31, 2007 7:29:57 GMT -5
lol.. no Raist. not Elrond. Only fans of the tv show would know this one.
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Post by Raistlin on Mar 31, 2007 7:36:05 GMT -5
That, my freind, was a joke. (becuase you said it was a girl...haha...*taps microphone* is this thing on?)
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Post by Raistlin on Mar 31, 2007 7:39:34 GMT -5
of course... Princess Lana...
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Post by DEATH97 on Mar 31, 2007 7:44:48 GMT -5
Kevin turns back around to the woman he collided with before Grimalda's attack. She wasn't looking in his direction though. She'd picked up the spear he dropped and was fighting off two lizard looking warriors. She spun the spear around in her hands, and quickly disposed of both assailants. She turns to face Kevin, and stabs the spear into the ground next to her. Kevin wanted to say something.. Anything, but the words escaped him.
"What are you doing?" Kevin snapped back to attention at her words. "I umm. I was.." The woman narrows her eyes and notices Kevin's power gun. With a flick of her wrist, and in less time then it took Kevin to blink, she'd flung the spear forward and disarmed Kevin of his weapon. She grabs the gun, and tosses it around in her hand. "Nice blaster"
Kevin remains speechless as she looks down the sites of the gun. "You even know how to use this properly?" Before Kevin can answer she fires three shots in his direction. Kevin flinches and covers his head. Realizing he's not dead he looks behind him, just in time to see three more soldiers drop to the ground. The woman looks at Kevin and shakes her head disapprovingly before tossing him back the gun. "Try not to hurt yourself honey. Thats not a toy." Kevin feels slightly embarrassed and finds the courage to speak up once the woman is out of ear shot... "I know..its not a toy."
Kevin remembers that Mario was about to fight, and begins to run to help when he hears someone yelling from behind him. "PRINCESS, LOOK OUT!!" Kevin turns to see six more Lizard men rushing the woman. She takes two down with her spear, but was caught by surprise as the remaining four grab her. Kevin raises his blaster, but before he even gets a chance to shoot, the men are taken down. Two were shot down by Arrows, and Kevin can see the archer. He hovers just above the woman. His wings keeping him in flight. He wore a white toga, with a golden wreath head band around his auburn hair.... Kid Icarus.
The other two were shot by a blast not unlike the one caused by Kevin's Power gun. Kevin strains his eyes as he sees the other gunman approach. He was dressed in a blue jumpsuit, that appeared metallic. His entire body was covered in this robotic suit, and only his face was visible. Most notably though was the fact that where his right arm should be, there was what appeared to be a miniature cannon... Mega Man. He walks up to womans side, and speaks in a almost odd electronically altered voice. "Sorry we're late Princess"
Princess? Who was this girl? Kevin knew his games, but she wasn't a Princess that he recognized from any of them. Then again, A.I did say that not everyone would be how he remembered them. Kevin moved quickly to her position. "You ok?" The woman looks at Kevin, and keeps with her previous attitude. "No thanks to you."
She immediately turns her back to him and addresses her two companions. "Akuma has broken off from the group. He's going after something in the great hall. Mega Man, you and Pit come with me. We have to stop him at all costs." The flying archer salutes the woman. "Don't worry Princess, we won't let you down."
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Mario dashes forward and throws a flurry of punches, but Wario blocks and evades each one. Wario jumps at Mario with a knee, but the plumber successfully moves out of the way in time. Kick after kick.. punch after punch. The two seem to be evenly matched. The pause for a moment both breathing heavily, as Wario pulls something from beneath his sleeve.
"... I was.. saving this.. for just such an occasion." The twisted version of Mario pulls out a flashing star. "It seems its game over for you." Wario crushes the star in his hand, as his body absorbs its infinite energy. Lights surround him as the star heals him and makes him more than mortal, it makes him.. Invincible.
Mario stands un wavering. He knows what he's up against, but doesn't run. Wario dashes at Mario and unleashes a barrage of punches and kicks. Mario does his best to deflect the blows but finds several connecting. The wind is knocked from his lungs as Wario's fist is thrown hard into his stomach. Mario can hear the music, it drowns out the sounds of the battlefield, and with each note it brings more pain and suffering to him.
If only he can outlast the music he thinks. A crushing blow lands across his knee, then a right hook sends him spinning to the floor. His hat flies off into the distance as he lands hard on the ground. Mario coughs, spitting up dust from his mouth, the salty gravel scrapping across his tongue, the corners of his eyes lose their sight as darkness begins to take over. no... he thinks to himself.... Not yet. His vision returns, and so does his pain. All he can hear is the laughter of his old nemesis. And nothing more. Not even... The music.
Mario pulls himself to one knee, and wipes the blood from his lip. "Now... Its'a my turn."
Mario reaches into his back pocket and removes a hat. He narrows his eyes at Wario as he places the hat on his head. In a flash he's back on his feet and rushing towards Wario. He punches him in his mid-section and sweeps his feet, but Wario avoids both attacks. Wario throws a punch of his own, but finds Mario's face deteriorating as his hand passes through it. He kicks, but his legs pass right through him as well.
As soon as Wario realizes what happened, it was too late. Mario had phased through Wario and twisted his head, snapping several bones in his neck. Wario's body falls lifeless to the ground, as Mario materializes again. Mario wipes the sweat from his brow, and dusts off his hat. "And to think'a, some people call me a kiddie game."
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