Message #672805

[BlueAnnihilator]

*Meanwhile, as Blue's allies face off against Kovah's, Blue, together with Millie, continue their hurried pursuit into the deepest depths of the Ascroc Temple*

Millie: *running* Blue...are you sure they're gonna be alright back there?

Blue: *running* They'll be fine, Millie. I believe in my friends. I know they won't let me down!

Millie: But--

Blue: Millie, stay focused! Reese still needs our help and we haven't a moment to lose!

Millie: A-ah...right!

Blue: ...There! I can see the clearing just up ahead!

*Blue increases his running speed, resulting in Millie trailing behind him*

Millie: Bluuuue! Ugh! Wait!!

Blue: Come on, Millie! We're almost there!

Millie: Agh! No fair! What do you think I am, a track star!?

Blue: There's no time for that now, Millie! Hurry!

Millie: B-but--! I'm just a sweet innocent little girl with no physical ability! Don't leave me aloooooooone! *sobs*

Blue: Ugh... Then grab my hand!

*Blue outstretches his hand behind him*

Millie: O-okay. Here I go...

*Millie reaches out for Blue's hand. She attempts to grab, but comes just short and ends up falling flat on her face, allowing Blue to leave her in the dust*

Millie: Ow! Oof!

Blue: Millie, stop playing around!

Millie: Blue, wait! Ah! You know I can't run as fast as you!

*no response*

Millie: *sigh* He's long gone...

~~Meanwhile, Outside the Temple~~

*Bob and Zeldafan reportedly arrive at the temple entrance, ready to head inside and assist Blue and his friends*

Zeldafan: Well...we're here. But are you sure this is the right place?

Bob: Without a doubt. I can feel the presence of Blue and the others here. This is the definitely the right place.

Zeldafan: Hmm...well that's weird...*scratches head*

Bob: What's the matter?

Zeldafan: Not just this temple, but this entire island isn't marked on many of my maps here. What's the deal?

Bob: Just...how recent are those maps?

Zeldafan: Hmm, pretty recent, I'd say. About a month old. Why do you ask?

Bob: Because, Zeldafan, for sixteen years, this island was submerged beneath the ocean.

Zeldafan: What!? But...what happened!?

Bob: The truth behind what really caused this is uncertain. It remains an unsolved mystery even in historical archives. ...But, I'm willing to bet that this is all tied to Blue's current dilemma somehow.

Zeldafan: Yeah...I had the same feeling.

Bob: Hrrm...perhaps once we catch up with Blue, we can finally get the bottom of all of this.

*Bob steps forward and forces the entrances gates open with a wave of his hand*

Bob: Shall we?

Zeldafan: *nods* Right!

Bob: Then let's go.

*Bob and Zeldafan prepare to advance into the temple when they are halted by a woman's voice*

??: Wait!

Bob/Zeldafan: Huh?

*The two turn around to see Shina approaching them from behind, wearing a new traveling-oriented outfit*

Bob: Well now, it appears we have a guest...

Shina: Hold. I wish to ask something of you.

*Zeldafan draws a bokuto*

Zeldafan: Who are you? ...An enemy of Blue's, perhaps...?

Shina: Ah! Please! I do not wish to start a fight!

Zeldafan: Then what DO you want, huh?

Shina: I will gladly share my tale, if you would just put away your weapon.

Zeldafan: Mmn...

Bob: Zeldafan, do as she says.

Zeldafan: Huh? But Bob!

Bob: It's alright. I can sense no malice from this woman.

Zeldafan: Fine...

*Zeldafan puts away her weapon*

Shina: Thank you.

Bob: So, you were about to tell us who you are?

Shina: Ah, right. As I was saying, my name is Shina.

Bob: Well met, Shina. I am Bob the Omnipotent, but you may call me Bob if you like. And this is my young subordinate, Zeldafan.

Zeldafan: Hello. *waves*

Shina: I see. It's a pleasure to meet the both of you. *bows*

Bob: Likewise, Shina.

Zeldafan: So, Shina, what brings you all the way out here, huh?

Shina: Hm?

Bob: Yes, I don't quite understand what business a girl like you would have in place like this. Please enlighten us, if you may.

Shina: A-alright. I will. ...I came to this place...in search of my friends.

Zeldafan: Your...friends?

Bob: Who are these friends of you speak of?

Shina: Their names are Kovah and Deke, and they're my closest friends.

Bob: Hmm...Kovah and Deke... Can't say I've heard of them.

Zeldafan: Yeah, me neither.

Shina: Maybe you haven't, but I know they're in there! And I have to reach them before it's too late!

Bob: What? What do you mean?

Zeldafan: What'll be 'too late'?

Shina: I don't have much time to explain. But if I don't stop them, they, and another group will end up fighting eachother. And I can't let that happen!

Bob: Huh...?

Shina: Don't you understand? If they're allowed to fight with one another, there's no telling what the end result will be! They could end up seriously injured, or...or even...

Bob: Wait...another group...?

Shina: Huh?

Bob: Could it be...?

Zeldafan: Ah, Bob! It...it has to be Blue's group!

Bob: Yes, that's the most logical assumption.

Shina: What? Do you mean to say that you know of Blue?

Bob: We do, as a matter of fact.

Zeldafan: Blue and his companions are friends of ours as well.

Shina: Ah, you are!? That's astounding!

Bob: Hm. *nods* And as it would appear, Ms. Shina, your goals and our own coincide with eachother.

Shina: Huh? You...you mean--?

Zeldafan: That's right! We've come here to stop the fighting between Blue and your friends too!

Bob: But for a whole different reason...

Shina: What? What are you talking about?

Bob: Ms. Shina, there is much to explain, yet very little time to do so. So I will only say that, despite their differences, regardless of what they believe, the time has come for Blue and his adversaries to pull together and become allies now.

Shina: Allies...?

*Bob and Zeldafan move ahead*

Bob: Well, Ms. Shina?

Shina: Hm?

Bob: If we want to bring an end to the conflict between our friends, we'll need your help.

Shina: Haha! Right! *nods* coming!

*Shina runs to catch up with Bob and Zeldafan. And the three head into the temple together*

~~Meanwhile, in the Temple Depths~~

*Kovah and Reese reach the final room of the Asroc Temple. Upon their arrival, their lies a vast chamber with a single crystal staircase in the center, leading to a platform where the Lunar Monolith rests*

Kovah: This...this is it...

*Kovah slowly steps forward*

Kovah: The power...it's so close. I can feel it! At last I've made it! The Lunar Monolith is HERE!!!

Reese: ...*gulp*

*Reese slowly backs away*

Kovah: Hm!?

*Kovah grabs a hold of Reese's wrist*

Reese: Aagh!

Kovah: Where do you think you're going?

Reese: Ungh! *struggles* L-let me go!

Kovah: Never! Your role isn't done yet. Your destiny has not yet been fulfilled!

Reese: *struggles* I...I won't unseal the monolith! Not...ever! Ergh!

Kovah: *angrily* You... How dare you deny me!?!?

*Kovah lifts Reese into the air*

Kovah: You WILL give me what I desire! For if you don't...I will kill you where you stand...

Reese: Ungh! T-then...you'll just have to kill me then!

Kovah: What!?

Reese: If unsealing the monolith for you means the difference between life and death...then...then I'd rather die...than put the lives of everyone on Earth in danger!!!

Kovah: Aargh! You...you bastard!

*Kovah squeezes Reese's neck tight and balls up his fist*

Reese: Aaaggh!!

Kovah: If I cannot have what I want...then...then I will send you straight to HELL INSTEAD!!!

*Kovah prepares to deal a fatal blow to Reese when Blue arrives on the scene*

Blue: Kovah!!!

Kovah: Hrm!?

Reese: *weakly* Bl-Blue...

Blue: Kovah, it's over! For you, and your plans!

Kovah: Hmph. *smirks* So you've finally come, Blue. I've been waiting for you...

*Kovah takes Reese and throws him to the other side of the chamber. His body, crashing into a wall*

Reese: Uuaagh!!

Blue: Reese!!!

Kovah: Now that I've disposed of the trash, I can focus all of my attention on you.

Blue: *angrily* Why you...

Kovah: If you think you've declawed me by tracking me down here, you're terribly wrong.

Blue: What?

Kovah: Once I've dealt with you, I will force that feeble-hearted Reese into unsealing the monolith for me. Even if I must do so with my bare hands. *clenches fist*

Blue: Not if I have anything to say about it!

Kovah: So then let's cut right to the chase, shall we? This is the end of the line for the both of us, and I have absolutely no intentions of running from this fight.

Blue: Then this...is where it all ends.

Kovah: Exactly.

*Kovah tightens his gloves*

Kovah: Blue...I will make you tremble before my power!!!