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<blockquote data-quote="Broccli_Head" data-source="post: 1279901" data-attributes="member: 105"><p><strong>issue#11, part iii</strong></p><p></p><p>issue#11, part iii</p><p></p><p>In the water, Slipstream continued to struggle. The giant hand was tightening its grip and Slipstream was beginning to see spots. Somewhere in the water ahead of him, he heard the sudden rushing of thousands of pounds of water pressure. The hand disappeared and he saw Anubis spinning like a top in the water. Swimming by him, he saw glowing eyes and the transparent outline of a woman. </p><p></p><p>“That’s my girl, coming to the rescue of her man!” he shouted.</p><p></p><p>Riptide winked as she passed circling around for another hit. Meanwhile, Somnus had been probing with his mental feelers at Anubis.</p><p></p><p><em>I see…there is man beneath that mask. No time to gather info, though….</em></p><p></p><p>The mentalist assaulted the villain’s ego, just as Slipstream and Riptide combined their energy blasts to take out their foe. Anubis began to sink like a stone. There was no time to revel in their triumph, however, as yells and screams from above echoed in the speedster’s radio receiver.</p><p></p><p>“Gotta help the others, darlin’,” he said swimming towards shore. </p><p></p><p>Riptide followed, noting the humanoid shapes it the water, still moving slowly, but now in random directions. </p><p></p><p>Somnus, for his part maintained contact, on Anubis, making sure he stayed under. </p><p></p><p>**</p><p></p><p>Stalwart fired his entangle web, wrapping Dark Seraph in its steely and sticky coils. Dragonfist on his bike and the Warwolf along next to him closed in on the melee heading first for the Black Paladin. The Warwolf saw the Star of Karnak dangling on a chain around the Knight of the Crow’s neck. The other two men who had moved away from the debris of the destroyed Lear jet changed form. One became Temblor, the wearer of the Stone Crown. The other changed into Force. He wore the Golden Crown. </p><p></p><p>Claws extended and teeth barred, The Warwolf swiped and bit at the Black Paladin. His wicked fangs snapped at air as the evil knight side-stepped the assault. Claws screeched against the steel shield.</p><p></p><p>“Back foul beast!” cried the Black Paladin and having sheathed <em>Eater of Souls</em> drew out and swung <em>Crusher of Hope</em>.</p><p></p><p>With a mighty CRUNCH, the Black Paladin sent the Warwolf skidding across the runway. Dragonfist fared little better attacking the knight. He could not get past the defenses of his shield. </p><p></p><p>Above and behind him, Dragonfist smelled blood and felt fear. From a nearby hanger, Bloodstone had floated to an advantageous position. </p><p></p><p>“Dr. Lu explained to me your weakness, pathetic worm. Now feel the blood burn!”</p><p></p><p>From Bloodstone’s outstretched hands, blood streamed toward Dragonfist, covering his body and burning his skin. It was overwhelming and painful. Dragonfist screamed and slumped to the ground, defeated.</p><p></p><p>Dark Seraph had flown upward despite the restricting strands of Stalwart’s metal net. He sheared it apart as if it were cobwebs. </p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">“No One touches Dark Seraph!” </span>he yelled, and rising above the battle spoke, <span style="font-size: 18px">“You worthless mortals. You think that you have seen Evil? Look upon me and know what true Evil is...and know too, that now it is your Doom!”</span></p><p></p><p>More basso demon-language echoed across the airfield and Dark Seraph pointed at Stalwart, who flew towards the villain to engage in melee. Slipstream just exiting the harbor looked up towards his friend and ally.</p><p></p><p>“Noooooooo!” he cried, but his own cry of grief was lost in the ripping, soul-rending sound that reverberated across everyone’s psyche and the blood-curdling scream that came from Stalwart’s lips to spread across the radio band. </p><p></p><p>Somnus was torn from the mind of Anubis, the mental agony was so strong. Hummingbird was stunned from the backlash. Then the group heard, first the evil laughter of Dark Seraph and then the chorus of disdainful chuckles from his followers. The power-armored suit of Stalwart’s slumped forward in mid-air and somersaulted end over end until it crashed into the pavement of a runway. The suit lay there, broken and contorted awkwardly, in a grotesque caricature of what it once was. </p><p></p><p>The Warwolf attempted to rise, but fell prone again as bands of force wrapped around his arms and legs. Temblor then came up to the helpless wolfman and smacked him into a nearby barricade. Laughing, the earth demon moved forward to finish him. </p><p></p><p>Bloodstone landed to end Dragonfist’s life. Grabbing him by the back of the collar, he reached a clawed hand above his head to rip off the skull of the marital artist. But from the corner of his eye he saw a black unicorn charging down upon him with a holy, glowing horn. Bloodstone hissed, dropping his quarry, and dodged the magical horn at the last second. Nightmare neighed in fury and raised her front hooves, crashing down on empty air. </p><p></p><p>Tears streaming down his eyes, Slipstream not caring the consequences, fired a <em>sonic blast</em> at Dark Seraph, missing but getting the evil one’s attention. He saw Nightmare one-on-one with Bloodstone, Dragonfist down, Warwolf becoming a punching bag for Force and Temblor. Above him, Zephyr had flown higher, fleeing the scene, and Phoenix and Eclipse had given up the chase, returning to finish the rest of Legion Extreme. </p><p></p><p>“Cosmo, ol’ buddy, you gotta help Scoobs!”</p><p></p><p>Slipstream sped at Bloodstone, the closest target, and did his patented loop-d-loop, smacking the demon at least three times. Behind him, Riptide covered his back, blasting at mummies that had risen out of the harbor. </p><p></p><p>“Get, D-fist outta here!” yelled Slipstream at Nightmare.</p><p></p><p>He looked toward the Black Paladin ready to get into it with the evil knight. </p><p></p><p>“Ahh, noble Squire. Perhaps you can stand aside and let me add another beast to my menagerie,” Black Paladin chuckled grasping his mace tighter.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">“No!” </span>came the command from Dark Seraph above. <span style="font-size: 18px">“Take the Star and flee to the rendezvous!”</span></p><p></p><p>And for kicks, Dark Seraph muttered more evil somethings and pointed at Slipstream. The speedster fell to his knees, clutching his head in agony, but not blacking out. The Black Paladin snarled, but winked out of existence, taking the Star of Karnak from the field. </p><p></p><p>Nightmare, not wanting to leave her host’s companions to their doom, but seeing that she could use her powers to save at least one of them and maybe more, put a hoof on Dragonfist and <em>teleported</em> to the Ted William’s Tunnel entrance, scaring a few of the police initially, but then turning <em>invisible</em> before they reacted to open fire. Somnus had floated onto the scene and mentally, she exchanged impressions of the battlefield. The mentalist was conflicted about what to do. Nevertheless, he sent out his mental feelers towards the fight. </p><p></p><p>Cosmic Knight had not listened to Slipstream’s plea. He saw Blue Jay, her suit holed and her falling towards the water. He was thoroughly cowed after seeing and hearing Stalwart’s soul torn from his body. Cosmic Knight flew at his best speed and caught Blue Jay just before she hit the surface. </p><p></p><p>“I’m takin’ Blue Jay back to base. She’s dyin’,” and he set his thrusters to overdrive, heading away from the battle. </p><p></p><p>Warwolf tore free from the <em>force bonds</em> and leaped to his feet just in time to take Temblor’s spiked fist in the gut. The Warwolf staggered back, but not before landing a solid strike of his own. Then new bonds squeezed his arms against his body and crossed up his legs. This time he face-planted. </p><p></p><p>Slipstream quickly recovered as his heightened metabolism cleared the rapid influx of pain neurotransmitters from his nerve cells. He saw that Dragonfist was gone, and groaned as he saw the Warwolf go down again. </p><p></p><p>Tears still flowing uncontrollably, Slipstream yelled, “I’m comin’ for ya, Marmaduke!”</p><p></p><p>The Warwolf had to grin as he rolled over and heard the speedster’s wisecrack. </p><p></p><p><em>Better to die with a smile on your face…but still not like this!</em> he howled and waited for Temblor to bring his hammer-fist down.</p><p></p><p>But the blow never came. Temblor clutched at his head and stumbled back. The Warwolf thought he heard the buzzing of Hummingbird nearby. Then the blurry form of Slipstream zipped into view and Temblor went flying backwards some ten meters over the barricade. Then the Warwolf saw Slipstream grab at his own temples and arch back in tremendous pain. Blood began to gush from the speedster’s nose and Slipstream slumped to the ground. </p><p></p><p><em>[Imagine that the cameras run in slow-motion…]</em></p><p></p><p>Time seemed to slow for the Warwolf. A splash of water informed him that Riptide had run by. She carried the unconscious form of her beau, Slipstream, away from further harm. The general struggled in his bonds, but it barely seemed to loosen them. Force ran by him towards the tunnel, enraged about something. For some reason he thought it was funny how Sonmus could tick anybody off. He looked up and saw Phoenix and Eclipse. </p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">“Finish him!” </span>he heard the voice of Dark Seraph echo. </p><p></p><p>The Warwolf blinked twice, and then felt waves of pain from slicing shadows and burning flames as Eclipse and Phoenix poured on the hurt. The Warwolf yowled. In all his centuries he had never felt so much pain. The Darkness was coming. It was inevitable, even with his incredible ability to heal. They stopped.</p><p></p><p>“Is it dead yet?” asked one in a haughty English accent.</p><p></p><p><em><strong><span style="color: purple"> No, but the master has commanded us to end its existence, </span></strong></em> came a whispering reply. </p><p></p><p>They continued to bring torture to the now whimpering Warwolf. Through the haze of pain, he looked up and saw a flash of gold and white. He looked right into her blue eyes. Zephyr flew directly down towards him…to save him. Phoenix and Eclipse broke off and engaged the new target. She was quickly subdued. He wanted to save <em>her</em>, but he could not move. They dragged her away, cackling--her head slumped on her shoulders. She looked up briefly. Warwolf caught her eye again and moaned.</p><p></p><p>A shadow stood over him. Somewhere he heard a neighing. </p><p></p><p><em>My little pony?</em></p><p></p><p>No, it was Nightmare. </p><p></p><p><em>Save her. Save Zephyr!</em> he mouthed, but no sound came from his broken snout.</p><p></p><p>Nightmare put a hoof on his body, but before he was whisked away he looked to the sky again, seeing the figures dwindling in the distance.</p><p></p><p>Warwolves never shed tears, but today this one did. </p><p></p><p>End issue#11</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Broccli_Head, post: 1279901, member: 105"] [b]issue#11, part iii[/b] issue#11, part iii In the water, Slipstream continued to struggle. The giant hand was tightening its grip and Slipstream was beginning to see spots. Somewhere in the water ahead of him, he heard the sudden rushing of thousands of pounds of water pressure. The hand disappeared and he saw Anubis spinning like a top in the water. Swimming by him, he saw glowing eyes and the transparent outline of a woman. “That’s my girl, coming to the rescue of her man!” he shouted. Riptide winked as she passed circling around for another hit. Meanwhile, Somnus had been probing with his mental feelers at Anubis. [I]I see…there is man beneath that mask. No time to gather info, though….[/I] The mentalist assaulted the villain’s ego, just as Slipstream and Riptide combined their energy blasts to take out their foe. Anubis began to sink like a stone. There was no time to revel in their triumph, however, as yells and screams from above echoed in the speedster’s radio receiver. “Gotta help the others, darlin’,” he said swimming towards shore. Riptide followed, noting the humanoid shapes it the water, still moving slowly, but now in random directions. Somnus, for his part maintained contact, on Anubis, making sure he stayed under. ** Stalwart fired his entangle web, wrapping Dark Seraph in its steely and sticky coils. Dragonfist on his bike and the Warwolf along next to him closed in on the melee heading first for the Black Paladin. The Warwolf saw the Star of Karnak dangling on a chain around the Knight of the Crow’s neck. The other two men who had moved away from the debris of the destroyed Lear jet changed form. One became Temblor, the wearer of the Stone Crown. The other changed into Force. He wore the Golden Crown. Claws extended and teeth barred, The Warwolf swiped and bit at the Black Paladin. His wicked fangs snapped at air as the evil knight side-stepped the assault. Claws screeched against the steel shield. “Back foul beast!” cried the Black Paladin and having sheathed [I]Eater of Souls[/I] drew out and swung [I]Crusher of Hope[/I]. With a mighty CRUNCH, the Black Paladin sent the Warwolf skidding across the runway. Dragonfist fared little better attacking the knight. He could not get past the defenses of his shield. Above and behind him, Dragonfist smelled blood and felt fear. From a nearby hanger, Bloodstone had floated to an advantageous position. “Dr. Lu explained to me your weakness, pathetic worm. Now feel the blood burn!” From Bloodstone’s outstretched hands, blood streamed toward Dragonfist, covering his body and burning his skin. It was overwhelming and painful. Dragonfist screamed and slumped to the ground, defeated. Dark Seraph had flown upward despite the restricting strands of Stalwart’s metal net. He sheared it apart as if it were cobwebs. [SIZE=5]“No One touches Dark Seraph!” [/size]he yelled, and rising above the battle spoke, [size=5]“You worthless mortals. You think that you have seen Evil? Look upon me and know what true Evil is...and know too, that now it is your Doom!”[/SIZE] More basso demon-language echoed across the airfield and Dark Seraph pointed at Stalwart, who flew towards the villain to engage in melee. Slipstream just exiting the harbor looked up towards his friend and ally. “Noooooooo!” he cried, but his own cry of grief was lost in the ripping, soul-rending sound that reverberated across everyone’s psyche and the blood-curdling scream that came from Stalwart’s lips to spread across the radio band. Somnus was torn from the mind of Anubis, the mental agony was so strong. Hummingbird was stunned from the backlash. Then the group heard, first the evil laughter of Dark Seraph and then the chorus of disdainful chuckles from his followers. The power-armored suit of Stalwart’s slumped forward in mid-air and somersaulted end over end until it crashed into the pavement of a runway. The suit lay there, broken and contorted awkwardly, in a grotesque caricature of what it once was. The Warwolf attempted to rise, but fell prone again as bands of force wrapped around his arms and legs. Temblor then came up to the helpless wolfman and smacked him into a nearby barricade. Laughing, the earth demon moved forward to finish him. Bloodstone landed to end Dragonfist’s life. Grabbing him by the back of the collar, he reached a clawed hand above his head to rip off the skull of the marital artist. But from the corner of his eye he saw a black unicorn charging down upon him with a holy, glowing horn. Bloodstone hissed, dropping his quarry, and dodged the magical horn at the last second. Nightmare neighed in fury and raised her front hooves, crashing down on empty air. Tears streaming down his eyes, Slipstream not caring the consequences, fired a [I]sonic blast[/I] at Dark Seraph, missing but getting the evil one’s attention. He saw Nightmare one-on-one with Bloodstone, Dragonfist down, Warwolf becoming a punching bag for Force and Temblor. Above him, Zephyr had flown higher, fleeing the scene, and Phoenix and Eclipse had given up the chase, returning to finish the rest of Legion Extreme. “Cosmo, ol’ buddy, you gotta help Scoobs!” Slipstream sped at Bloodstone, the closest target, and did his patented loop-d-loop, smacking the demon at least three times. Behind him, Riptide covered his back, blasting at mummies that had risen out of the harbor. “Get, D-fist outta here!” yelled Slipstream at Nightmare. He looked toward the Black Paladin ready to get into it with the evil knight. “Ahh, noble Squire. Perhaps you can stand aside and let me add another beast to my menagerie,” Black Paladin chuckled grasping his mace tighter. [size=5]“No!” [/size]came the command from Dark Seraph above. [SIZE=5]“Take the Star and flee to the rendezvous!”[/SIZE] And for kicks, Dark Seraph muttered more evil somethings and pointed at Slipstream. The speedster fell to his knees, clutching his head in agony, but not blacking out. The Black Paladin snarled, but winked out of existence, taking the Star of Karnak from the field. Nightmare, not wanting to leave her host’s companions to their doom, but seeing that she could use her powers to save at least one of them and maybe more, put a hoof on Dragonfist and [I]teleported[/I] to the Ted William’s Tunnel entrance, scaring a few of the police initially, but then turning [I]invisible[/I] before they reacted to open fire. Somnus had floated onto the scene and mentally, she exchanged impressions of the battlefield. The mentalist was conflicted about what to do. Nevertheless, he sent out his mental feelers towards the fight. Cosmic Knight had not listened to Slipstream’s plea. He saw Blue Jay, her suit holed and her falling towards the water. He was thoroughly cowed after seeing and hearing Stalwart’s soul torn from his body. Cosmic Knight flew at his best speed and caught Blue Jay just before she hit the surface. “I’m takin’ Blue Jay back to base. She’s dyin’,” and he set his thrusters to overdrive, heading away from the battle. Warwolf tore free from the [I]force bonds[/I] and leaped to his feet just in time to take Temblor’s spiked fist in the gut. The Warwolf staggered back, but not before landing a solid strike of his own. Then new bonds squeezed his arms against his body and crossed up his legs. This time he face-planted. Slipstream quickly recovered as his heightened metabolism cleared the rapid influx of pain neurotransmitters from his nerve cells. He saw that Dragonfist was gone, and groaned as he saw the Warwolf go down again. Tears still flowing uncontrollably, Slipstream yelled, “I’m comin’ for ya, Marmaduke!” The Warwolf had to grin as he rolled over and heard the speedster’s wisecrack. [I]Better to die with a smile on your face…but still not like this![/I] he howled and waited for Temblor to bring his hammer-fist down. But the blow never came. Temblor clutched at his head and stumbled back. The Warwolf thought he heard the buzzing of Hummingbird nearby. Then the blurry form of Slipstream zipped into view and Temblor went flying backwards some ten meters over the barricade. Then the Warwolf saw Slipstream grab at his own temples and arch back in tremendous pain. Blood began to gush from the speedster’s nose and Slipstream slumped to the ground. [I][Imagine that the cameras run in slow-motion…][/I] Time seemed to slow for the Warwolf. A splash of water informed him that Riptide had run by. She carried the unconscious form of her beau, Slipstream, away from further harm. The general struggled in his bonds, but it barely seemed to loosen them. Force ran by him towards the tunnel, enraged about something. For some reason he thought it was funny how Sonmus could tick anybody off. He looked up and saw Phoenix and Eclipse. [size=5]“Finish him!” [/size]he heard the voice of Dark Seraph echo. The Warwolf blinked twice, and then felt waves of pain from slicing shadows and burning flames as Eclipse and Phoenix poured on the hurt. The Warwolf yowled. In all his centuries he had never felt so much pain. The Darkness was coming. It was inevitable, even with his incredible ability to heal. They stopped. “Is it dead yet?” asked one in a haughty English accent. [I][B][color=purple] No, but the master has commanded us to end its existence, [/color][/B][/I][B][color=purple][/color][/B] came a whispering reply. They continued to bring torture to the now whimpering Warwolf. Through the haze of pain, he looked up and saw a flash of gold and white. He looked right into her blue eyes. Zephyr flew directly down towards him…to save him. Phoenix and Eclipse broke off and engaged the new target. She was quickly subdued. He wanted to save [I]her[/I], but he could not move. They dragged her away, cackling--her head slumped on her shoulders. She looked up briefly. Warwolf caught her eye again and moaned. A shadow stood over him. Somewhere he heard a neighing. [I]My little pony?[/I] No, it was Nightmare. [I]Save her. Save Zephyr![/I] he mouthed, but no sound came from his broken snout. Nightmare put a hoof on his body, but before he was whisked away he looked to the sky again, seeing the figures dwindling in the distance. Warwolves never shed tears, but today this one did. End issue#11 [/QUOTE]
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