Chapter Two - The First Clash

After being tasked by the Tribunal to end the game between Black Hat and Alastor, the group began following the path that would take them to their destination. During this, Aelita was still processing what she was now taking part in. 

Obi-Wan: You seem troubled, young one. 

Aelita: I...I am. I still can't believe that I'm taking part in....all of this. 

Eda: Tell me about it, kid. Before I got roped into this, I was just doing my thing back in the Boiling Isles. 

Goliath: Regardless, it falls upon us to end this threat before innocents suffer.

Alucard began to laugh.

Eda: What's so funny? 

Alucard: I'm simply curious as to what our....foes has to offer. 

Jack: You seem....excited at the prospect of the battle ahead. 

Alucard: And what if I am? 

Obi-Wan: To seek battle is a pathway to darkness. 

Alucard: You know nothing of darkness. This is a battle that may most likely end in our deaths. Are you prepared to face it?

Itachi: We don't know what kind of people we truly are until the moment before our deaths. As death comes to embrace you, you will realize what you are. That's what death is, don't you think?

As Itachi said this, the entire group fell silent as Alucard and Itachi locked eyes with one another. Alucard lets out a chuckle as Itachi shows no emotion. 

Alucard: You would know, don't you? 

With that, the group moved forward. Soon enough, a doorway opened before them. Without hesitation, the group walked through the doorway. When they reached the other side, they found themselves in the world of Remnant. Specifically, they were in the floating city of Atlas. 

Aelita: We're actually in another world....this is incredible....

Suddenly, the sound of explosions was heard. In the skies were a fleet of Atlesian ships caught in the crossfire of a battle between Reapers, Sith Dreadnaughts, Cyclonian Warships, Millennium Zeppelins and Fire Nation Airships. 

Eda: That's not good....

Aelita: Such...such destruction....

The ground began to rumble. The group turned around to see a horde of Grimm approaching them from one side. As the group prepared to battle against the Grimm, a squadron of Aku's Minions approached them from the other side. 

Jack: Minions of Aku! 

Minion Of Aku: Kill them! In Lord Aku's name, slaughter them!

With that, the group battled against both the Grimm and the Minions of Aku. Alucard pulled out both his Jackal and Casull Pistols and began unloading them on both sides. During this, Fire Nation Troops and Cyclonian Talons entered the fray.

Fire Nation Soldier: For the Fire Nation!

Talon: For the Cyclonian Empire. 

All hell broke loose as the group found themselves beset on all sides by enemies. When a group of Grimm attempt to swarm Obi-Wan, the Jedi Master cuts them down with his Lightsaber. When a Minion of Aku was about to get the drop on Obi-Wan, Jack steps in and cuts the Minion down with his sword. Meanwhile, Aelita and Eda fought side by side. It wasn't long before a group of Atlesian Droids marched towards the battlefield and began firing on them. Aelita glanced at one of the Droids and saw the Eye of XANA on them. 

Aelita: XANA....

Eda: What?

Aelita then begins using her Creativity power by singing a soft, angelic melody to lift the XANA possessed Atlesian Droids. She then aims them at the Grimm and has the Atlesian Droids mow them down. 

Eda: Nice trick. 

Meanwhile, Goliath and Itachi were battling the oncoming arrival of Millennium Soldiers and Uruk-Hai Warriors. Itachi weaves the sign for a Justsu.

Itachi: Fire Style: Fire Ball Jutsu! 

Itachi then unleashes a stream of fire which engulfs both the Millennium Soldiers and the Uruk-Hai Warriors. Goliath then takes to the air and attacks the Talons from above. After an intense battle, the area was cleared. As most of the group took a minute to gather their bearings, Alucard relished in the battle. 

Alucard: What a promising start. So Millennium is involved in this? How fun! 

Aelita: XANA.....they brought XANA into this....

Alucard: It would seem that Black Hat and Alastor have assembled quite the menagerie of terror. 

Jack: This world is in danger. We must put an end to this madness!

Itachi: We're locked in a battle in an area none of us are familiar with. Charging in would be unwise.

Alucard: Let them throw whatever they want at me. Anyone foolish enough to confront me will die. 

Eda: Well you clearly are itching for a fight....

Aelita looked up at the sky to see the chaos unfolding before her. She had never seen anything like this before. And the fact that XANA was involved in this made Aelita even more uneasy. At this point, Goliath placed his hand on her shoulder.

Goliath: Do not lose heart, young one. 

Aelita: I....I know what we must do, but....I've never encountered anything of this magnitude. 

Goliath: Neither have any of us. This journey is uncharted territory for every one of us here. 

Eda: Makes things more exciting! We'll be alright, kid! I got your back should things get dicey!

Obi-Wan: Agreed. The Force will guide us to victory.

Itachi: The road ahead will be difficult, but we were chosen for this task because we are able to walk the path ahead. You do not walk this path alone, Aelita.

With those encouraging words from her teammates, Aelita found the courage to keep moving forward. In that moment, the group had survived their first battle in the twisted game between Black Hat and Alastor. But this was far from over. 



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