The Price of Revenge: A Bloodstained History {closed temp}

[ganondorf2]

"I heard you say you have a hard time believing Nova might have Archion's blood. Am I correct?" Aeon asked.

"That you are," I said.

"I can understand that. It would be hard, however, it's a matter of when it happened."

"Or not at all right...?"

{later shadow]

[Shadow Dragon]

"Out of all the years I've been around, I have never encountered anyone of your occupation," said Haku, "time is non-existent where I come from."

Vincet was getting annoyed, however, "I get that he's suppose to be an 'ultimate clone' or something, but how could he have Archion's blood if you all have only met him recently?"

"Aeon is way older than you think," Brandon told him, "he could've had some blood in storage and ready to be used when the time was right."

"Or, considering that Athnea was once part of the clan, and her being Maxwell's niece...maybe one of them obtained his blood somehow." spoke Zali.

Vincet sighed, "I give up..."

"Wait a minute, Vincet," Haku then told him, then to Ganondorf2, "where are you going with this all of a sudden?"

[ganondorf2]

"He isn't always clear. Timelines are a big deal to him so what he is talking about is either different or he could be lying," I said, "Happened before."

"You are thinking at least. You know I don't interfere, but I'll say this much. Nova was made to handle foes of great number and power, adapting as needed. Sadly, he suffered a bit, but the fact his will is just as strong if not stronger is something more. No wonder someone else is watching," he said, "I told her he's not like the namesake."

"The namesake? Who is he....copied after?" Athena asked.

"A man of the same name, Ganondorf. If you want confusion about which one, it's that." He made transparent copies of the different versions of the man appearing in the room and said, "Different times, different titles he was named, almost the same goal. Either ruling or destroying, but what matters the most is where it all started: Hyrule"

[Shadow Dragon]

"Sad thing about that is the clan can adapt just as quickly," said Vincet, "they're no slouches when it comes to battle, and we still need to look for their hideout."

"Are you even listening to anything that man is saying?" Zali questioned the thief.

"Oh I've heard him, but unless Ganondorf can take on a clan of dragons and other monsters, no matter what blood he has, that info will not help us with our cause."

"How can you be so sure?" Haku asked.

"You mean you're willing to put your trust in him??"

"If we're to succeed in overpowering the clan, then yes I am."

[ganondorf2]

"You've seen Broly, yes?" Aeon asked Vincet.

[Shadow Dragon]

"I can't say that I recall," Vincet admitted, "why?"

[ganondorf2]

"Broly has the power to wipe out an entire galaxy...yet, lost to Nova just on this planet alone," Aeon said, "I don't think Archion would go that far or risk it."

"He what?!" Athena asked in horror.

[Shadow Dragon]

"Yes, I remember hearing that about him," said Brandon.

"No, he's not one for world domination," said Vincet, "he's more so hell bent on revenge against us, or moreso-"

"Me and my kingdom," Brandon interrupted, "it's me he's after. He's after you guys because you're just in his way."

"As we should be to help you," reminded Zelos.

"I'm not saying I don't appreciate it, but..."

"It doesn't matter," I said, "once he rids his prime target, he might come back after us anyway, so we're screwed no matter what happens. Only way we can deal with it is to deal with him and the clan."

[ganondorf2]

"There is one thing I should say about Nova I should warn you all about and even Archion should worry about. He would do well to make sure she doesn't get hurt," Aeon said about me, "Or capture him. If either of those things should happen to him, his rage is...I'll cut it short, but he can take out anything and everything in his path that's in the way of the target that caused the problem."

He gets up, "As for armies, don't worry too much."

[Shadow Dragon]

"As if we're going to let anyone in our group get hurt," I counter at Aeon, "if he makes that mistake, it'll be his only one!"

"Well said," spoke Zali.

"And if what Vincet said is true about putting two and two together... I hope Tikal is able to keep up his façade with the clan. I'm worried to know what would happen if they find out otherwise."

"Yeah, they don't take kindly to traitors," said Vincet.

I stammered a bit before managing to save myself, "Y-yeah, that's what I meant."

Haku turns to me at that, then sighs and speaks out, "Then the time for talk is over. So, are we going to go look for their base?"

"Might want to get a hold of my gang before we go find the base, too," said Zali, "let them know we're about to get serious."

"You want them to join us in this?" asked Brandon.

"Of course, I'm not leaving anyone behind!"

[ganondorf2]

"Don't bother with finding the base," Nova's voice was heard nearby, and my group turned to see the clone leaning against the wall, "I found one when I ran by."

Andrew checks a computer that was nearby and said, "And just doing that, Ganondorf got 50% stronger."

"That's insane!" Athena said.

"It's also best you stay here," he said, "Don't worry, you'll be safe here."

[Shadow Dragon]

"Good," sighed Vincet, "that'll cut our search time in half at least."

"I agree," said Zali about Athena staying where it was safe.

"Don't you think you should stay with her to keep her safe?" Zelos asks Vincet.

"No can do," he replied, "you'll need a guide for the base, right?"

"True," sighed Brandon, "but can you hold your own if you had to?"

"I'll be there to protect him," said Haku, "don't worry."

[ganondorf2]

"I'll be with you in a moment though. I got to grab something," Ganondorf said walking past.

{Should we stop? Melee might miss out}

[The Melee Master]

Melee watches Ganondorf walk past her and the group, then turns to the others, "I'm ready whenever you guys are."

[Shadow Dragon]

"Grab what?" asked Zelos.

"I'd better go and gather up my gang before we head over there," said Zali.

"Well just wait a moment and we'll come with you," I told him.

[ganondorf2]

"Something tells me, big guy is doing the same," I said, "Shouldn't be long."

[Shadow Dragon]

"Yeah, best to have more people, because chances are, we'll be blindsided by an army if they're really out there waiting for us," said Zali.

[ganondorf2]

"I hope they are. Some of the others need to burn energy," I said.

[Shadow Dragon]

"And I'm sure my team does by now, too," said Zali, "so this'll be perfect."

"That doesn't mean you should be reckless," said Vincet.

"We'll be fine," I said.

[ganondorf2]

"More you say that, the more it doesn't help us," I said to the thief, now fed up with all the dread spoken from him, "Unless you got something better, I'm all ears! We learn as fast as them, if not faster, and if it doesn't work out we learn and always have a backup plan anyway."

"Calm down, G2," Ganondorf said, coming back after straightening his armor, "Besides, it's been a while since I had a big challenge. If Archion is as dangerous as he says, I'm going to be a happy man. I need that challenge just in case. He'll learn the hard way if he does win, big if though. He'll have to deal with my problem and I know he can't win against, no matter how big the army is."

"Oh...right...him..."

[Shadow Dragon]

"Well my mind is made up about going to retrieve my gang and then going go the base," said Zali, then to Vincet, "and you can either back out and let us handle it to show your former leader what a coward you are, OR you can come with us and show him you're not to be pushed around! The girl is right," he looks at Ganondorf2, then back at Vincet, "with US, talk is meaningless! It's action that'll prove who's right!"

"Well said," Haku agreed.

Vincet calmed down enough to speak without issue, "All right...though I'm sure they'll mostly be after me anyway."

"And me," Brandon reminded, "but I'm no slouch when it comes to fighting."

"Do what you have to," said Zali, "now let's go round up whoever we're taking with us. I'm sure they'll want in on this excitement."

"Not to mention, we could use the backup," Zelos agreed.

"No arguments from me," I told him, at the same time trying to stay out of it.

[ganondorf2]

"If things go bad for Brandon, I have my usual ready," Ganondorf said, walking past.

"What is he talking about?" Athena asked.

[Shadow Dragon]

"Yeah," I said as I turn to Brandon, "you're the one they're really after."

"As mentioned, they'll be after us once they dispose of His Highness anyway," said Zali, "so yeah, no way am I abandoning this, not even for a moment."

"They kill me, they'll destroy my country next, I'm sure," said Brandon, "and I can't let that happen!"

"Then let's quit talking and get moving,"

After hearing Ganondorf, I nod at that, then to Athnea, "Backup, I'm sure. He knows how to prepare for things like this."

[ganondorf2]

"Not just, Shadow" he said, "Not just."

"That sounds creepy..." Athena said.

"You get used to it. It's a hint, but one that's not clear," I said.

[Shadow Dragon]

"And he's usually like that, too," I sigh.

"Hmm," Haku didn't say anything more to this.

[The Melee Master]

Melee didn't say anything about it either, but waited to be instructed for anything.

[ganondorf2]

"Well, my team is ready to go," Ganondorf said, "Ready for yours and your order."

[Shadow Dragon]

Brandon nods, "All right, first thing's first, let's go round up the others." A blue light surrounds Brandon before changing into his dragon form, and took off into the air. I follow suit, also changing into my true form, as well as Zali and Haku. Vincet and Zelos jump onto mine and Zali's backs respectively as we take off.

[ganondorf2]

"I'll wait for your return," Andrew said as Ganondorf and I do the same thing.

Broly follows in flight as well.

[The Melee Master]

A pair of white wings appeared from Melee's back as she took off and followed the others who had flown off.