Romku was thinking of a good plan. The others were hard at work too.
"Wait, I knew I forgot to do something. I haven't turned into holy yet. Angelo, the holy spirit, grant me your power!"
Romku's hair and clothes started to turn color. His hair turned from brown to spikey gold. His red suit became light blue and gold, and now he was surrounded with a golden aura. Romku cried out again.
"Holy Sword Farewell, come to me!"
A golden sword flew out of the air. It was made of angelite, a strong medal made from the heavens, amking it an unbreakable sword. Romku dashed at one of the beasts, but the beast was too fast and dodged his attack, then countering with a hard blow to the stomach, causing the warrior to plummit to the ground, causing an explicit amount of pain.
"I'm fine guys, but Razz is right. Even with holy, I can't touch them. Any plans for sneaking up on them or something?"
Sage took the oppertunity he had when his new friend began to emit a strong holy radiance. He left the scene and dissapperead for a few moments. Romku had a punch delivered to his stomach and he stepped back a bit, giving Delita time to launch a barage of arrows in the demons face. It shouted out of pain but was cut off as a loud yell was heard.
Out of nowhere Sage came down from the sky (a la trunks) and brought his sword down into the tough muscle of the demon, blood splashing on his shirt and sword. He forced it all the way down the brought it back, stabbing another demon in the arm. He leaped back over the demon he attack and sprung off its face, landing right infront of Neko with a grin.
"Got him......" he said but his expression soon faded as the third demon sprung off a cliff top and brought his claws down on Sage, just grazing his back. His breath literally jumped from his mouth, hitting Neko in the face as he fell forward into her arms. His wings were already drenched in blood, the crimsion color giving them a horrid purple look. He closed his eyes tight and tried to move but couldn't. He needed to heal himself, but now the three demons were already advancing. The fourth still nowhere to be found.
"Just drop me. I'll catch up...." he spoke softly as he looked into her eyes, a slight smile crossing his face. He could make it. He just needed time. He just hoped she would listen.
Romku looked on as Sage was being attacked. Romku yelled:
"Sorry Sage, I can't leave you behind like this! Hyaa!"
Romku charged on towards the beasts. Romku got his sword and swung for one of the beasts, but he missed and was kicked in the back, sending him down. Romku got back up and slashed one of the beast's head off, leaving two very angry demons. They stopped attacking for a minute. One started to speak:
"You fools! We can't let you cross these mountains, we are going to be the ones who get the bracelets! You shall die!"
Both demons dissapeared into the air, reappearing in front and in back of Romku. Both demons slashed Romku with their right claw, leaving two deep wounds in Romku, they they kicked him to the ground, leaving him there to bleed to death, but as they were about to attack Sage, Romku got back up slowly, using his Curest Light to healed his wounds, but still leaving the pain. Romku extended his hands forward and dropping the sword to the ground. Roumk started to speak again.
"Sage...Neko...You two can go on without me, after this next move, I'll run of energy and be left helpless. You can leave me here if you want, but I can't let these things get you two. Warrior's Last Cannon!!"
A golden beam of energy bursted out of Romku hands and started to flow towards the beasts. The beasts dissapeared in the light. A big explosion occured, leaving the good guys unharmed because of the holy power, but the beasts were gone. Romku spoke:
"There, you're safe now. Don't worry about me, I'll get my energy back in an hour. Until then, take care."
Romku fainted to the ground, and his holy aura dissapeared, and Romku was back to normal. One of the beasts reappeared with a wild smirk on his face, and started to laugh.
Sage "No! Romku just sacrificed his energy for nothing!"
The shadowly figure "You guys killed my comrades, but theey are nothing compared to me. My name is Garoun, the lord of evil! I'll be watching you close, but I'll think I'll be a sport and let you go, after killing one more of my beasts. Don't die on me now! Hahaha!"
((Garoun was around 7'4, 250 pounds, pure muscle. Weird symbols were tattoed on his chest and back. His hair, spikey and dark blue, and his eyes were as red as a raging flame. All he wore was a pair of black judo pants, with fire designs on the sides.))
Garoun dissapeared into the air, and one of the beasts took its place. But there was a problem, Sage couldn't move and Romku fainted and won't be back up for an hour. The beast got ready to attack th
Sage fell into Neko's arms, blood dripping from his wings onto her hands. She nearly lost her balance, but sustained it and slowly lowered Sage onto the ground. She knew he was capable of healing himself, but leaving him here would be too dangerous. In a matter of minutes, those creatures would be swarming this area, just for a piece of him. Just as neko had looked up, Romku let out an amazing attack, but to little avail, his stomach was easily attacked with a punch. She watched as he immediately healed himself, and let out more energy towards the monsters. Shooting a powerful light attack, the creatures dissolved in it instantly, only leaving the echoe of their screaches.
His exausted face dripped with persperation. She walked over to him,leaving Sage with Razz who was still unharmed, luckily. Delita stood silently, prepared for almost anything. She helped over to the wall, as soon as another larger figure appeared in front of the group. he laughed insanely, a grin planted above his chin, it drove Neko nuts. She held the hilt of her blade tightly, knowing that he was going to add more pain than what already been caused. He dissapeared,leaving behind a warning to them, in it's place a winged demon. It's structure as nasty as the rest, but the wings made it more lethal. It flapped it's torn tattered wings and flew above the group. A sharp screech sang from it's bloody lips as it shot down towards them. Neko unseathed her blade and brought it up quickly, everything seemed so quick to her, most of the time not even knowing what she was doing. Two swipes in the air brought the creature down. it's shoulder gushed with blood as it crawled towards her. Two limbs missing, it still tried to attack her.Neko looked down at it shaking, but ended it's suffering with a quick stab. Her hands were covered in sun dried blood, and her sword dripped with fresh. She helped Sage up, with the aid Razz. Delita helped up the tired Romku.
" We have to get out of here now.. if those few were here there has to be more.. let's get as far as we can tonight."She said to everyone..
The demon charged at Sage. It was gaining momentum and it was gaining fast. Out of the blue, Razz jumped into the picture and gave the beast an uprising foot to the chin. The force of the blow helped Razz do a flip backwards. He landed with one foot to the back and one in front. His stance was strong and bold. Forget about me? Shouldn't have. Razz dashed towards the shadowed monster. The monster gave a screech and swiped it's incredibly sharp claws at Razz. Razz swiftly dodged the attack, spun around the demon, and kicked it in the back. As the monster was sent forward, Razz was right on it's tail. He tackled it to the ground, and started to pund on it's face. Take! That! You! Unholy! Retard!! RAAAAGH! Razz put both open hands on the demons bloody and bashed-up face and with a scream, he let out a burst of flame. The demon's head was no longer exsistant. Hmph... punk. Razz ran back to the group. Sage.... you alright, man?
[OOC]Awwww, we posted at the same time. o.O [/OOC]
((Um well next time cxhange it a wee bit, you could just say the fourth demon attacked on the way down lol ))
Sage was in a semi-dazed state. He traced his hand along his wing until it reached where it merged with his back. A light chant and two heal spells later he was still suffering but the blood stopped. He looked at Neko and shook his head.
"They know its up here. I'll go alone then. Please. We need to retrieve the bracelet!" he tried to pull away but Razz held him back. It was no use fighting.
"If you won't do it then......" he turned and smiled. Suddenly he shot out his arm and knocked Razz over, then leaped into the air, scaling up the mountian. This was his way to repay his little debt to the cheapshoting demons.
"I'll retrive it myself!" he called back, and soon he was out of sight. He stopped on a ledge before a cave and fell to one knee. He wasn't gonna be able to do this.
"I'm sorry Neko-sama..." he said as he got up, a tear of sweat running down his face. Time to kick some ass. He boosted his defense and entered the cave. It would take them a good 20 minutes to catch up. Five minutes of rest and then he would finish this up. He sat down and began to breath slowly.
SAGE!! GET BACK HERE! Razz got very.... "angry". Grrrr, and I thought *I* was stubborn. Razz began to run up teh mountain to see if he could find Sage and help him out. He looked back at Neko and Delita. He motioned his head, calling for them to follow. Razz instantly looked back up ahead and didn't look back. He didn't know if The two were going to follow or not, but he had a feeling that they would. It's just the matter of how they would catch up to Razz, and how Razz would catch up to Sage. Continueously Razz kept running his fastest. His legs were burning, but he enjoyed the pain. He only enjoyed it because it was the pain of straining himself and going beyond his own limits. Sage!, Razz called out, Sage, where are you! Razz tripped on a log that was laying there in the middle of the pathway. He fell, getting his clothes full of mud and grass. GRAAAGH! Razz punched the ground in anger. Sage! Why did you leave! A single tear rolled down Razz's cheeck. Razz was experienceing the most pain he had in his life. He had cramps in every possible spot, and his legs were burning and they gave out long before he whiped out. Despite the pain, Razz got back up to his feet. With a determinned look on his face, he began to pick up his pace once more. He knew how strong Sage was, but he just couldn't let him do this alone. No matter what...
"Razz, do not be troubled. Sage is risking a lot here, he is showing how truly powerful he is not only in strength, but in honor. He wanted to deal with this task himself. He is honorable, I give him that. I think we should respect his wishes, and wait for him here."
((long, emotional speech, I'm going to cry))
Razz "I still think we should go after him!"
Romku "We can wait."
While the warriors were waiting for Sage to get back, a familiar face was hidden in the trees, watching the action from the air.
Garoun "Wow. The Sage brat has honor, but too bad he left his comrades behind here. These guys don't stand a chance. I guess I just have to greet the others yet again."
Garoun jumped out of the trees in front of the warriors.
Garoun "You fools. Your buddy wanted to play hero and left you behind! The lord of evil likes that. Now you all must die!!"
Garoun powered up so fast, the warriors were left in shock. Romku spoke.
Romku "Guys, Neko, I know Garoun. He has vast power beyond compare. He is way stronger than we are. This might sound crazy, but we have to team up on this one and try to hold off Garoun until Sage can come back and help us. Please fight with me, we need to give Sage time."
Neko could feel her legs give in as she, with the aid of Razz, helped Sage up the steep road towards the top of the mountain, hopefully to find the bracelet. A hard nudge from Sage and he flew off on his own. Neko watched as he took off, following behind him on foot, Razz and herself.
"Sage! Are you nuts? What are you trying to prove!?"She called out to him,hoping he would stop.
She watched as his large steel blue wings soon become but a speckle decorating the hot afternoon sky. Towing right behind Razz, she saw him trip and fall. Almost tripping over him herself, she jumped over the log and Razz before she too would fall. Neko turned, razz helped himself up, wiping the thick mud from his eyes. Romku began to speak of honor and such but it had yet to make sense to her.
" Sage.. I don't think he's doing it for honor..perhaps to protect us..No matter, he may be a skilled fighter, but you saw what those creatures did to everyone back there!" She emphasized as she pointed back to the trail.
A swift sound, and a silent crackle gave Garoun Neko's attention. She turned and faced him, a bit suprised to see him,it, there. He knew the group was weaker now that they were one less than before. Romku seemed to have known him somehow, explaining how the group must work as one to rid him. Neko nodded, if the demons were hard enough to beat, this was truly a test..
Garoun got into his fighting stance, he was ready to fight. Romku and the others had fear in their eyes, but they were also ready to fight. Roumk stepped forward.
"Garoun, I'm not going to let you harm my friends. These people have tooken me in for this quest, and I will not let them get harmed. Take this, Holy Spirit, grant me your power!"
Romku reverted back to his holy power. Romuk flew in without any weapons on him this time. Garoun and the holy warrior were trading punches off left and right. A strong aura of energy was surrounding the two fighters as they were combating. Garoun then kicked Romku in the gut, giving him two more punches to the head, and blasting him in the gut with an energy blast. Romku flew through the air, with blood going through his uniform, and hit a tree twenty feet back. Romku fell to the ground, then he lifted his upper part of the uniform.
"Just a scrape. It stings, but I can still fight!"
Garoun flew to Romku and grabed him by his head and started to beat him in the stomach with hard punches, Romku couldn't get out of the grip, and was becoming overwhelmed by the pain in his stomach. Romku was coughing up blood and the scrape on his stomach started to bleed more, leaving blood on Garoun's fists. As Romku was being punched he yelled in pain and said:
"HYAA!! GUYS, RUN AWAY FROM HERE! LET ME DIE! WE CAN'T WIN!! GO UP TO SAGE, HELP HIM OUT, I KNOW I'LL DIE, THE PAIN IS TOO MUCH FOR ME TO BARE!! DON'T WORRY ABOUT ME!! THANKS FOR BEING THERE FOR ME, EVEN THOUGH I WASN'T ON THE TEAM THAT LONG!! ROMI, SAGE NEEDS YOU, GO TO HIM! THE REST OF YOU, PROTECT ROMI!! GO!!"
Garoun threw Romku back to the tree hard. Romku slid down the tree, his back against the tree and his legs sitting down. Garoun started to laugh:
"HA HA HA! You couldn't beat me, too bad for you, Romku. Now, if you don't mind, it's time for you to die!"
Garoun started to build up the energy in his hands, ready to deliver a ki blast that would end Romku's life. What would happen to him now, and what would the rest of the warriors do?
NOOOOOOOOOOO!! Razz didn't care if he couldn't win against Garoun. But, he couldn't let Romku die. Garoun flew into the air to gain more energy for the blast. Razz noticed his altitude compared to the hight of the tree beside him, and Razz bolted off. He was running his fastest, even faster than his legs could go. Razz ran up the incredibly tall tree, jumped off, and grabbed onto Garouns ankles. This caught Garoun by suprise, and he was soon falling from the sky. The fall seemed to last forever. But as they were dropping, Razz was slowly making Garoun face the ground. With a smack and a snap, the two landed. Both laying there, as if dead. All of this happened so fast to Delita and Neko. A moan was heard from the direction of the fallen couple. Razz got up and sat on his knees. He looked over at Garouns body and pounded his back with both fists clenched so tight. Razz's heavy breathing could be heard by everyone... even the seemingly lifeless Garoun.
Garoun was a little scaped, but he wanted to surprise his enemy. Garoun grabbed Razz by his ankles and said:
"Poor fool, so you're the one named Razz. Pity. Trying to save Romku when you can't save yourself. Romku is great, and so are you, but you don't stand a chance against me."
Garoun kicked Razz in the stomach five times, and punched him in the face. Razz started to fly through the air, then crashing through the remainders of the tree. He slid down next to Romku.
Razz "He is tough man. I tried man. Sorry Romku."
Romku "Razz, there is still hope, we can work together guys, we can beat him. We just need time to plan our strategy. I got an idea. Guys, prepare to run into that cave. Heavenly Light!"
Romku got up, even though he was wounded, and a light from the sky went next to Romku. Romku held it in his hand, and fired it at the dark lord. The light exploded with light, around 2x better that Goku's Solar Flare. Garoun became blind, but just for a moment. All of the warriors headed for a nearby cave. When they got in, they sat down, and Romku and Razz fell to the ground, with all of the pain that Garoun dished out at them. Romku slowly sat up:
"Guys, He is very strong, but I know we can beat him. We need a good developed plan, if we try to face him one on one, he'll beat us down, like he did to me and Razz. We need a plan you guys.
((Razz man, if I accidentally controlled your character, I'm sorry man.))
[!] Doh! Romku took my place. I understand. And to have this post not deleted... This is kind of like a side story, since Delita is not residing with the party anymore. Read on, and hopefully this thing won't be deleted.[!]
* * * Delita trailed off into the woods by himself.
Delita: (I wonder.... Neko...)
Lost in thought, Delita trailed off until the end of the woods without realizing it. After a whole night of hiking, Delita was exhausted.
Delita: I hope the others are alright without me. I'm sure...
Delita woke up at first light and started walking towards his hometown of Paranor, where his fellow keepers wait.
[OOC]Romku, you did a good job with Razz, so iss aww gud. Ramza, Romku didn't take your place! There were 4 of us before, and the title says "Power of five"! Five, boy, FIVE! [/OOC]
We need a plan, before he gets to us! Razz looked at both sides of the entrance to the little cave. He motioned Romku to go on the left side and that Razz would go to the right. They did just that. And as Garoun entered the cave, Razz and Romku jumped from both sides and kicked Garoun in the face. It hurt him quite a bit, but it didn't do much damage. Garoun gave a smirk,"Smart..." Garoun whiped the blood from his mouth. He kicked at Razz, but Razz ducked just in time. The kick broke a chunk out of the wall. While Garoun was still on one leg, Romku bent down and tripped him. Razz and Romku, then, both kicked him in his sides. They could see the anger build up inside of Garoun. And believe me... it wasn't pretty.
Whilst all of this was taking place in front of Neko, she took the distraction of Garoun to her advantage. With hardly any energy loss, she began to chant a spell. As Garoun fell to the ground, Neko thrusted her open hand forward towards the fallen fiend.
Blades of blue wind emmited from her hand, shooting towards Garoun. He grinned as he looked up,blood dripping from his grin curled lips. As the wind blades neared him, Garoun vanished. The wind spell, hit the ground he once lay on instead, leaving deep gashing in the ground.
Neko stood stunned and dissapointed that she missed. She could hear herself breathing hard, and refrained from continuing. she lowered her head and walked towards her two companions who looked at tired as ever.
" Come, we have to catch up with Sage. While Sage is alone, he's an open target for Garoun to dispose of!" She said to them, as began her way out of the entrance of the cave.
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