To Rival God [Chapter XVIII]

[Der-Sprecher-des-Wahnsinns]

He rode the explosion straight into the sky before sheathing his sword, "This isn't a loss at all. This was a distraction." Dante landed on his feet and pulled both pistols out and began gunning down anything that crossed his path as he made his way to the survivors. Dante would ensure that they made it out alive even if he met his demise. His duel with little red riding bitch made him realize she was far from as dangerous as everyone made her out to be. Who ever faced her in Kari would have all the weapons to put an end to this.

If not, then he only assumed it would be the end of this little charade of an army. He figured he'd move to Isafaro for the time being, Kari was too crowded, and Hallowton was too far away.

[Maelys Knight]

[Dia, Allona]
[Active- Radar Disruption, Chameleon Stealth, Gravity Null]
[Rotor Discs- Active]
[EMP- Ready]
[Black- Ready]

The gravatic distortion wasn't hard to sense, especially after it started expanding. Dia's sensors labeled it red light, and he knew that if it was expanding, then most likely it was going to take the whole temple with it, possibly even the city. With a burst from the Null generator, he shot backwards to land near Allona. "We need to get out of here now!" She nodded, but then looked towards the elders. Dia nodded and turned to the three holy knights behind him, noticing that the third assassin was nowhere to be seen. "Let's go!" The knights exchanged uneasy glances, but their doubts were put to rest as the temple began rumbling from the black hole that was now sucking in the holy energy. They ran over to the group, looking at Dia who apparently had a way out. Dia glanced over at Allona, who had already summoned a katana, its tip glowing green. The portal she opened was a little wider than usual to accompany the whole group. She grabbed the hand of one of the elders and motioned towards the portal. "Hold hands, you don't want to get lost in here." They did so, and one by one, they were lead into the portal.

Dia, however, did not follow in, and the portal closed behind the knights. He turned to see the now looming wall of black void that was the expanding black hole. It made it's way through the temple, and was expanding more to finish it off. The gravity Null generator was having trouble zeroing gravity in such close proximity to a gravatic distortion, even at the distance he was at, so staying any more meant death. He jumped way from the wall and made his way out, targeting both the location of Oblivion and Kaley. Allona was safe in her alter-verse with the others for while, so he didn't need to worry about her. Kaley, however was moving around the North area of town, Oblivion seemed to be near the South, and he noticed that the woman from earlier was heading towards the Eastern entrance of the town, presumably retreating. He headed South to Oblivion to tell him to get the hell out, and opened a link to Kaley's suit. "Head to the Eastern entrance, I think the friendly forces are retreating." "I think I've located Maelys in that direction, too. Meet me there." "Roger. I'll be bringing Oblivion if he's with us, so don't attack him."

He finally arrived at Oblivion's location to find him fighting a green man the same size as him. Damn, Oblivion's got an enemy his size for once. "If you're gonna help us this time, we're retreating. This town has already fallen." Oblivion wasn't an idiot, he should know that even he can't fight an endless horde of enemies...

[Obivion]

The Hulk had collided with Oblivion, powering through, forcing Oblivion back, his feet shoving up stone in his path. The increase of strength was pretty apparent. "You just don't give up big boy." He moved his arms to the side to force hulk's momentum away, and used the small opening he had to move away. His greatsword appeared in his hand, aimed at Hulk, ready to strike. "Too bad for you I don't play fair."[/color]

"If you're gonna help us this time, we're retreating. This town has already fallen."

Of course he comes with bad news at just the wrong time. Oblivion dispelled his sword again and turned to glance at Dia. "Alright loverboy, guess I'll make this last as long as I can."[/color] He turned back to Hulk, a sneer spread clear across his face. "Sorry bub, you just ain't in my league."[/color] He disappeared in a flash of mist, which began chasing after Dia towards the East end of town.

[Ayen]

"This isn't a loss at all. This was a distraction."

Ranko didn't respond even though she was still within speaking distance of Dante. The Crimson Devil continued forward and sheath her blade. Red eyes falling upon the wide empty space where the holy temple once stood proudly over the rest of the city. She watched as the Aircano soldiers led by Alex and Dante made their way out of the city. Unknown to her were the safety of the elders and what awaited her in Kari now that they were given time to prepare and now she was down one General. She didn't care. The Crimson Devil looked over to the Downward Spiral. Confident that nothing could stand in her way. Confident that no matter what her army and the power acquired from the Netherrealm would ensure her victory over this realm and all other realms.

The power of the Netherrealm was taking her over.