Blade Racer

Blade smiled back "ofcourse not, if your a nighthunter then you are ofcourse welcome"

Blade and Alex both saw the missles coming towards the bell tower, their fight having engrossed them almost to the point where all else had faded from view. The top of the tower had become a wreckage of wood and stone an metal as their fighting had gotten steadily more violent.

Blade moved to jump from the tower before the Missles hit, but Alex held him down, preventing him from escaping. As strong as Blade was, he was no match for his vampiric cousin. Blade twisted under his cousin and began punching him, his teleporter unable to safely carry more than one person, Blade had to get away and stop those missles.

Alex's eyes flashed as Blade realised his plan. They could both survive the impact and the fall and even the tower crushing them, but those below could not. From inside Blade's helmet came a voice "Blade, this is EVA, ready to begin ranged teleport". Blade began scanning each missle, Teleporting them away and re directing them at the Titanic Mech which Carmine had brought. "I wont let you destroy this Tower!" he shouted as he kicked Alex off of him, and began battling him in flight, focusing on defelcting both the missles, and Alex's attacks.

Blade gestured to Feline to come in "greetings, are you here for the wedding? if not im afraid were closed, and if you are welcome"

Blade looked over to Angel and smiled "hey Angel, glad you could make it". Blade moved over to Angel to greet her with a hand shake then took Angel to introduce to the others who she did not know.

Sword had been thrown from the mecha, and his suit had just enough power left to save him. He activated his teleport and on the roof of a building not far from the mecha's undamaged cannon. unprotected by the constructs shields, he knew he had to get away from this battle, he was no more use to anyone. "curse Leeches and her damned snipers" he muttered to himself as he limbed away, his left leg injured but intaked. He looked over the battle field one last time, it looked like the battle had reached a stable point, with neither side winning or losing. Looking below him, he saw the rememnants of the two agent squad, only three of them left, fighting back to back as they were swarmed by scientists. He watched with a hint of glee and of sorrow. Glee at watching the agents get torn apart, and sorrow that he wasnt able to join in.

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On the ground, close to the feet of the Titan, under a press of bodies lay Micheal. He knew he should be dead as he opened his eyes, and then pain flooded his body. Aganising pain of broken bones and torn muscles. He couldnt move, but that wasnt a problem, he didnt want to. He was tired and could feel the energy that had filled him following out again. Micheal closed his eyes once more.

Launching himself at Bathory, Blade brought his sword arround in a swiping arc, but before he could make contact, Alex Balfear crashed into his side and dragged him into the bell tower. Blade spun his sword and brought it down in a rounded arc, carving towards Alex, who causght the blade and spun with it, bringing Blade round and smashing him into the wall of the tower. Blade's armour was enough to withstand the blow, and he got back to his feet. "so we meet again Alex, listen to me, you dont have to do this, you dont have to serve that foolish woman", Blade cried out, trying to reach his cousin's sences. "you fool, you think im forced to serve her? i do this willingly, so that i may kill you, and take vengence" replied Alex before swiping his claws at Blade, one swipe grazing the armour, the other blocked and countered by Blade's sword, which wiped up and struke Alex across the chest. The wound would have cut a normal man in two, but Alex Balfear was in no way human, and the cut healed easily. "you think to hurt me with that toy Cousin? your elf friend didnt frighten me with his, and neither do you!"

Mary smiled up at Moril, having been put on the floor by her mother "Mom says elfs have magic powers that can make trees and flowers grow, can you show me?". She was blushing massively, staring in adoration at Moril and hadnt noticed her parents go off to talk to someone else.

Blade smiled and greeted the Immam "a pleasure to meet you, and thank you Pious. Silvatian's dont have a marriage ritual as such, its more a joining. You will see what i mean later on, but my father is the only one arriving from Silvatia. Anyway, allow me to introduce you both to my sister and her family". Blade stepped aside to let Laya and john greet Pious and Abdullah. "a pleasure to finally meet you Pious, Blade has told us alot about you" said Laya, smiling as she handed Jamie to John. "indeed, its an honour to meet a hero of such bravery and skill" agreed John.

On top of the Titan mech, Sword Runner and Rack Up battle furiously. Ever strike Sword made was parried by Micheal's knife, and every shot Micheal got off at Sword was deflected by Sword's energy shields. As snipers began to take pot shots at the pair, Sword decided enough was enough. making a spining attack, he forced Miceal back, sniper bullets reflected by his shields. He made a downward slash at Micheal, laying almost helplessly on the metal plated head of the war machine.

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Micheal saw the swipe coming and dodged to one side, around as Sword burried his blade into the metal. Micheal lept to his feet, throwing an explosive charge onto the head of the monster. reloading, he turned to face Sword, or where he had been. Sword appeared behind Micheal. his stealth suit making it an easy job. As Micheal realised what had happened, Sword Runner kicked him in the back, sending Micheal across the mechs head, right to the edge. Standing over him, Sword Runner raised his foot, and kicked Micheal off the head of the Titan.

As Micheal fell, he smiled, for it was already too late. he flicked the switch on his belt, and the explosives he'd planted detonated.

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Sword watched the man fall, his energy shield starting to fail from all the shots being reflected. It will take time to reset, but im done here, that fool believed he could beat m-. Sword's train of thought was derailed by an explosion behind him. His shield unable to hold out, Sword was caught in the blast and sent flying, his armour scorched and dented, but still in one piece.

Mary went red in blade's arms, stunned by the fact that Moril was speaking to her directly. Laya Laughed took her daughter from Blade, giving her a hug and smiling at Moril "Ive never seen her shy before, guess its because your an elf, she'll probably get over it". Blade grinned at his sister, his earlier nerves gone in the presence of family. He gave the 6 year old girl a pat on her back and said "it's alright Mary, hes not gonna get angry at you or anything". Upon hearing this Mary turned slowly to look at Moril again and gave a weak smile, "how...how fast are you?" she asked in a quiet voice.

Mary screamed at seeing Moril's pointed ears looked at him in a mazement "an elf! Mum and Elf! a real elf!". John nodded to Moril "well i guess you see all sorts of things in this town". Laya smiled at Moril "sorry, Mary's heard lots of stories about elves, guess she wont leave you alone now". Jamie just sat in his mother's arms and looked around the Worn cover, oblivious to the wonders of seeing an elf. Blade laughed and playfully tapped his niece on the nose "come now dont be rude, Moril is a wood elf yes, but lets not go getting all excited".

Alex spun on the spot, then stood still, looking up at the Bell tower "i might just at that, and i'll deal with my cousin at the same time!". And with that Alex took flight, heading for the Bell Tower and Blade Racer, leaving the two elves to fight each other instead.

As moril spoke, a car arrived outside and three figures got out. Laya went to the back door and took her son out of his car seat and carried him around the car. Inside Mary had already run in and was shouting at Blade who picked her up easily in a hug. "Uncle Blade! Uncle Blade!" Mary kept calling as she hugged him back and John held out his hand to Blade "Good to see you again Blade". "you too" Blade replied "Moril, this is my Brother in law and my niece, John and Mary, and the two walking in the door are my sister Laya and my nephew Jamie". Laya smiled at her brother and hugged him, giving Jamie to her husband "a pleasure to meet you Moril, i assume you work with Blade as a Nighthunter?"

Blood snarled and changed back to his more humn form, pushing his hood down, Alex retakes control of the body. "You want to kill this elf? try and take it from me!" Alex says before charging at the pair, swiping at them both with his powerful arms, moving to intercept any swift dodges.

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Micheal reached the top of the Mech, hauling himself up with a gasp. Standing, he looked out over the battle field. It did not look good. The bell tower on fire, moth cathedral under heavy siege from the demons and his own agents barely moving forward and holding the line. "time to turn this tide" Micheal muttered to himself, then rolled to the side as a figured decloaked behind him and thrust two sword into where Micheal's stomach had been. "so theres a gaurd up here huh? guess i got to take you out too". The figure, wearing armour which looked suspiciosly familiar, replied in a grated voice "A marvolous construct the Beautiful doctor has created dont you think? it'll bring about an end to the nighthunters this night, so i cant let you destroy it" and with that the figured charged, energy shield surrounding it as Micheal began to fire.

Blade smiles, his blue skin shining as he remembers to turn the lights on, and replies "very Moril, nice to see you here man". Blade walks over and shakes Moril's hand, his own hand continuing to shake alittle even after he's let go

Blood turned quickly, putting a clawed foot behind him and his wings flat. "no sword, sword weak, no blood. Blood crush you little elf" replied Blood and charged again, clawing the ground so hard that each step he took cause the ground to crack and break beneath him. Swiping at the elf, Blood made no move avoid any counter attacks from the sword in Moril's hand.

Blade landed infront of the door to the worn cover and unlocked it. Going inside he checked that everything was in order before checking his robes. Once he believed himself ready, he settled down to wait for guests to appear, the nerves already returning after his flight. Never having been too interested in human religions, Blade was unsure as to what he was supposed to do, so hoped that someone would turn up soon who would know.

Micheal ran fast, barging past the scientists, completely concealed by the stealth suit, ignoring the warnings in his ear. Reaching the bottom of the Titan mech, Micheal fired a grapple shot up to the left cannon, and zipped up to stand unsteadily as the machine continued to move forward. He placed a bomb on the cannon's joint to the main machine, then fired a grenade into the leg of the construct. Slowly, he began to climb higher, moving towards the top of the mecha.

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Blood reached the cathedral and struck hard, rocks and demons getting thrown about in his wake as he hits into the wall of the cathedral like a rocket. turning about, he moves quickly, charging towards the Elf on all four limbs, leaping into the air to make a tackle.

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High above the Battle Field, on Carine's emence mecha, a hidden figure watches the carnage with glee. His cloaking system masking his presence, his attention turns towards a figure climbing the mecha. With great care two swords are unsheathed from his back and he takes a silent stance, his grav boots keeping him steady despite the movements of the Titan.

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A sonic Boom echoes around the battle field as The Blade Racer appears in full Corrander Armour, the metal gleaming in the light of the battle field. He floated inbetween Bathory and Pious, taking the hit from the dark magic unleashed from the Countess. "looks like im here just in time Bathory, run now, cause your doom is here" Blade stated in a calm, controled voice, holding his technological broad sword at his side, he stares at Bathory directly, waiting for her next move.

Upon seeing the mighty construct approaching, Micheal grabbed his radio and began to order sit reports from the Longbow aid that was supposed to be coming. Too late he saw the pillar of smoke rising from the wreckage of the Longbow Reinforcements. Micheal decided that enough was enough, "Sqaud beta, carry on, head towards that bell tower and secure the site. I'm going after that behemoth monster". He activated his stealth suit and began to run, barging past scientist and demon alike towards the Titan looming over Astoria. "Nighthunters, Longbow reinforcements down, moving to intercept Titanic construct, will destroy"

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Blood swayed as the ground shock beneath him again, but continued undaunted on his path towards the Nighthunters. Without noticing the monster rising behind him, Blood transfomed into a winged monster and began to fly, punching holes in anyone in his path.

Micheal had moved halfway from his original position towards the bell tower when the reply come through over the amulets. "Grayson, its good to hear you, im closing on th bell tower, one squad of agents with me and a second squad holding gaurd at the rear. We have reported the situation to HQ, area is too hot for a rescue mission, reinforcements are on route. What is your condition and location?"

Micheal was filled with joy that there were survivours and after reloading his flamer, sent a wave of Hellfire over the enemy. "Squad Beta, circle formation, hold this wall. Squad Alpha, begin bombardment of Rear lines and entry points, miminal damage to surrounding area so hellfire and holy rounds only"

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As the Mortars started to rain Hellfire on the enemy, Blood arrived to watch the battle brawling from above. well would ya look at that, its not something you see everyday though Alex. "time to fight? kill?" asked Blood, preparing his body for combat. yes i think so replied Alex

Blood punched into the Possessed and began making his way towards the nighthunters, sending Possesed, demon and zombie flying in all directions as he began to charge towards Moth Cathedral

Talos Island, Paragon City

Drake Flame awoke in his bed in a cold sweat, unusual for a pyromancer. He got out of bed and walked to the toilet, taking some warm water and washing his face. "what woke me up?" turning back to his room he stops, a shadow that shouldnt be is walking towards him. "hello again, demon holder!". Drake begins to heat up the air but the shadow raises a fist.

As Drake's body dropped to the floor, Alex Balfear licked the blood from his hand. He didnt want to turn the boy, nor feed of him, for the scent of blood was on the winds and his other half was calling for his body to join the fight. Dropping out of the building, Alex released control to his other hald, Blood, and they began following the scent. Let us hope this battle is more worthy of us, than taking out that fallen thought Alex. "blood scent strong, many kills, good fight, need strong aid, blood mistress call us" replied Blood, and they took flight, heading for Moth Cathedral.

Micheal fired in three shot bursts, taking out as many Possessed as he could. "Jerry, take point" he called to his fellow agent and tried the amulet again "Nighthunters beseiged at Moth Cathedral, can you read me?". Deciding the Amulet a lost cause he unloaded his flamer tank into the hoard and began to charge toward the bell tower, firing in three bursts at anything that came near, Beat Squad following in behind

A pillar of smoke and flame appeared to the rear of the possessed scientists. Burning flesh wafted over the battle as men set up what looked like a defensive position. Over the Nighthunter's amulets came a voice "Forces engaged with Possessed, This is Micheal Racked of the Nighthunters, please respond if you can hear me."

Micheal looked to the men and women he had with him, government agents trained in defeating demons, but only 10 of them. "Alpha squad, set up a defensive line, Beta squad with me, lets cut down these demons". As the agents set to work, Micheal pulls the trigger on his rifle and sends three grenades hurtling into the Possessed.

The Silvatian Palace, Throne Room

Alone in the room, the man knelt before the grand throne, eched with silvatian writings and pictures of great battles and deeds. He held his hands together as though in prayer, his eyes closed and his blue skin visible from the waist up, his lower half covers in black robes. The doors open and two gaurds walk in, followed by a man hows apparance is almost human, save for his eyes which glow a golden yellow. "my lord, it is time you were preparing, please follow me" the man said. The lord rose up and opened his eyes, both glowing blue with a fire as he outstretched his mighty wings and turned to face the armourer. "please lead on" the lord says and follows the man out.

Entering a room full of armour, weapons, robes, shields and clothing, the armourer begins to dress his lord in his blue imperial armour, the marks and scraps of battle all but none existant after the many nights the armourers had been woring on it. "You have done well, Goral, this will be a fine day for my family, and for yours". The man strides out, with his helm clasped upder one arm and opens the balcony doors. "I must be off now, my thanks to you for your help" says the lord before streching his wings and taking flight, visible for only a moment before he vanishes from the Silvatian world.

Paragon city, Steel Canyon

Moments later on a building on the outskirts of Steel Canyon, the Lord appears in thin air, walking slowly, having practised this many times over. walking to the edge of the building, the man known to this world as Silvas, surveys the city, before dropping off the edge.

Skyway city, Paragon City

Laya walked out the door of the hotel, her black and blue dress flowing gracefully as ever as her husband, John, opened the car door for her. Her red hair was let down and flowed around her shoulders as she enteredthe passenger seat and smiled at her two children.
The boy, Jamie, was fastened into his car seat and looking in amazement at the city, having never been to Paragon before it was turning out to be a wonderful trip for him. Next to him his older sister Mary smiled at her mother and said "how come we had to come? im missing a sleep over!".

"Because Uncle Blade sent the invites, and family is the most important thing, remember?" replied Laya in a sweet tone, which non-the-less showed her frustration at having to answer the question for the 5th time that day. Laya smiled as John got into the car next to her and started the engine. Laya turned on the music as the car drove off, toward Steel and her younger brother's big moment.