Chapter 15: War

EbilCorp Station 13 fired upon the gigantic Shadow Gundam. Mephisto quickly reacted and created a shadow barrier. Inside Mr. Z continued ordering his troops, “Our first priority is to take down the fleet. Mephisto is strong, but without his army he will be nothing.”

The EbilCorp ships continued to destroy the fleet. Mephisto quickly saw their strategy and intervened. When an EbilCorp mech approached he would use one of his right arm weapons. His favorite was the spear which allowed him to shock his enemies with umbral lightning. However he also experimented with the polearm, trident, and mace to get used to the Gundam.

As time went on Valoth became more proficient with Mephisto and nothing stood in his way. “Sir, we have lost too many soldiers.” reported a capital ship pilot. “We need to retreat.”

Valoth was angered at this. “No one retreats! We are finishing off EbilCorp here and now. If we need more troops, we will just make some more...” he said looking at the planet of Loreon.

Facing the planet the entire Gundam transformed into a large cannon. Intense amounts of shadow began to gather as he locked onto the planet and prepared to fire. The force of shadow was so strong any fighter ships or mechs that came near him became infected. The Shadow Gundam began to shake, not being able to contain the shadow energy.

The cannon fired a giant beam of shadow energy towards the planet. The shear force of the blast ripped through everything in its way and corrupted anything near it. The blast approached the atmosphere of Loreon. Valoth watched the beam as it progressed.

As he watched the beam he saw a large light shield appear that absorbed the corruption energy. “Impossible!” he yelled. The amount of shadow energy he had fired could not be stopped by anything. Using Mephisto’s claws he created a portal to face the one who had stopped him.

Emerging from the portal he saw a Dragonguard Gundam. “That power....” he said in awe staring at it. The Gundam was covered in light. It appeared to be made of pure light, no metal could be seen.

“Expect the dragons to be arriving shortly.” Ryukai said. Then in a flash of light he disappeared leaving Valoth stunned.

In the past Ryukai, Mika, and Omicron stood before Drakkyron. “Just how old are the Dragonguard Gundams?” Mika asked.

“The Dragonguard Gundams? Quite an interesting name. They have not been created yet...but let me see them please. I would like to see the advancements we have made in the future.”

Stepping outside Drakkyron admired the Gundams. After a few minutes he turned around and spoke to the pilots. “The Dragonguard Gundams act as vessels for The Light. They were created to utilize it and that is where all their power is drawn from.”

“Are you going to tell us what other powers they have?” Omircron asked.

The dragon emperor smiled. “No. I am going to show you how to unlock the Light. Once you have its power there will be no need for me to explain anything.”

The three pilots climbed into their Gundams. “Now what?” Mika asked.

“Now you must eject the power core. Code 6204.”

All three entered the code and the machine shook. They heard motors moving as a panel opened next to the seat and from it came a small container that was glowing with pure light.

“Now break the containers.”

The three pilots were wary but Omicron decided to be the brave one and break his first. He slammed the glass container against the wall and Ryukai and Mika saw his Gundam glow.

“Omicron! What’s happening?” Ryukai asked watching the Gundam.

“The light...it is everywhere. I can’t feel anything!” he said panicking.

Then the two saw the Gundam begin to reach out as if trying to find something. It stumbled around blindly. “Wait...I can feel again. But it feels odd....” Omicron raised his hands and looked out seeing the hands of Guardian Spirit. “What is this? I’m the Gundam?”

The emperor smiled. “You have absorbed the light. You will now be part of it for the rest of eternity. You can take on another form if you wish...but it would be best to stick to this one until you learn to control your new powers."

The others were still scared but Mika broke her container wishing to attain that power. “Mika! What are you doing?” he asked as he saw Phoenix light up.

“This power...he is telling the truth. Ryukai you have to do it. There is no way the Shadowscythe can stop us now!”

Ryukai was still reluctant so he simply dropped the container. As it smashed he felt the sensation. The power was as they had described. He was now one with the Light. He now understood and it was as if he was the Gundam.

“You three are the true heroes of this world. Using the Light...you must protect us all. Return to your time and save everyone.”

Mika took on the role of the leader. “Ryukai, you head to the battlefield and start fighting. Omicron, gather the dragons. I will open a portal for them.”

Everyone agreed and then by simply willing it, they teleported themselves. Ryukai looked at the battlefield and then saw the giant beam of corruption heading for Loreon. “No!” he screamed reaching out. A shield of light appeared and absorbed the blast.

Behind him he heard a noise and turned to see a gigantic Gundam facing him. Immediately, by the power of the Light, he knew Valoth was inside.

“Expect the dragons to be arriving shortly.” he said smiling. In a flash of light he teleported off towards the main fleet to continue fighting.

Back at the dragon’s palace, the rest of the heroes had awoken and were eating breakfast with dragon emperor. On their plates was an odd purple goo. It had an odd texture but a wonderful taste. Its taste did not become their favorite food, but it adjusted towards it.

“Now that you are all rested we may discuss the war if you would like.” the Emperor said kindly.

“I would-” began Odessa as she looked up and saw a bright light. “What is that?” she asked.

The light disappeared and then reappeared in front of the table on the balcony. In front of them was Guardian Spirit, but bathed in light.

“I see you have attained full power.” the Emperor said smiling.

“Yes. Now is the time...Mika has opened a portal. I am here to gather the army and move on to face the Shadowscythe.”

“Well then go on.”

“Don’t you have to give the orders?”

“Why don’t you try?”

Omicron was a bit confused, but when he thought about it a thought appeared in his mind. Was he talking about mind control? As he thought about it he suddenly felt the presence of everyone in the city. Omicron spoke to them, “Draconic army, it is the time to destroy the Shadowscythe. Follow me through the portal and to the battlefield.”

As he left he noticed all the ships were following him. He left the dragon’s world and through the portal. Omicron found himself next to Mika and facing a large fleet of Shadowscythe. Through the portal also came the dragonoid.

“Leading the army out of Essence and to battle.” he spoke smiling.

“Essence?” Mika asked.

“That is what they are calling their city. Emperor Drakath gave you permission, Omicron?”

“I tried to get permission,” Omicron said laughing. “But he just told me to do it myself.”

There was another flash of light as Ryukai appeared. “Oh good you are all here now.” the dragonoid spoke. “There is something I must tell you about this power...”

As he was about to speak a large portal appeared and Mephisto stepped through. “The dragons...you heroes have led them back here. This is unacceptable!”

Using his wings he created a storm of hellfire that burned the dragonoid. The dragonoid screamed in pain as it began to dissolve. Within moments only half of the machine remained.

“Now let us finish this.” Valoth said smiling.