The Best of The Best
The Kombat master gazed over the remaining fighters. He then looked at Kokonoe, and nodded.
"Kokonoe."
"Huh. So Kokonoe's up next." Ragna said.
"I dunno about this… we haven't seen her fight." AJ said. "Like, at all."
"She can do it, I believe in her." Kido said.
"Well, here goes." Kokonoe said as her opponent was selected.
"Shang Tsung."
"What?!" AJ asked. "Him?!"
"Oh, this is bad…" Natalie said.
The thing that surprised the group the most was they saw another Kokonoe slowly walk up. Suddenly in a flash of green, the image vanished to reveal the right hand to Shao Kahn himself. "Your soul is mine!"
"Hmph. Bring it shitstain." Kokonoe said as she held her lollipop out while getting into a fighting stance.
Round 1…
FIGHT!
"Absolute Zero!" Kokonoe called as she fired a laser at Shang Tsung, freezing him before she pulled out a gatling gun and unloaded on him. "Broken Bunker Assault!" She called as two large mechanical arms appeared before she unleashed a three hit combo with them, heavily damaging Shang Tsung.
"What the…" Haruto said with his eyes white in shock.
"How the heck didn't we know Kokonoe could kick this much ass?" AJ asked.
"I have no idea." Haruto said.
"You brought this on yourself." Kokonoe said as she dealt a powerful kick to where the sun don't shine.
"OOH!" Haruto winced.
Kokonoe then knocked Shang Tsung to the ground, who was clearly out.
Kokonoe Wins!
Flawless Victory!
"Shang Tsung didn't even have time to get out of the box…" AJ said.
"Dumbass." Kokonoe said as she got ready to fight once more.
Shang Tsung got back up by teleporting upward as he was in his fighting stance.
Round 2…
FIGHT!
Shang Tsung struck first this time, summoning his signature flaming skulls fro, the ground before charging in. He attacked Kokonoe with his power and took some of her soul, turning into her. He then used Kokonoe's Absolute Zero and Broken Bunker Assault Combo against her before turning back.
He then used his X-Ray. He pulled Kokonoe in and sapped her soul until only her muscle layer remained, then kneed her in the jaw, almost breaking her face. "Yes…." he mused.
"Kokonoe!" AJ said.
"I'm fine. But this dumbass isn't gonna be when I'm done with him! Let's see how you like this." Kokonoe said before grabbing him and dealt a flurry of punches before kicking him into a large magnetic device as it held him in place. "Ultimate Impact! Ars Magus? Hmph! Science is true power! Wahahahaha!" She said as she laughed and used her magic to send a gigantic meteor down onto Shang Tsung, instantly defeating him.
"Holy crap!" AJ gawked.
"Now I know why she's Nine's daughter." Haruto added.
Kokonoe Wins!
HEROIC BRUTALITY!
"That's my girl." Nine smiled.
"Who's next?" Makoto asked.
"Linne."
"Me, apparently. I've got this." Linne said getting her blades ready.
"Baraka."
Walking up was a demonic looking creature with razor sharp teeth, and orange slitted eyes. What surprised the group was that he had sharp blades coming out of his arms.
"What is that?" AJ asked.
"He's a race from Outworld called the Tarkatan." Nine said. "Very vicious and deadly, and they love to fight."
"Though something about the teeth and eyes seem familiar." Hitomi said. "Eh, probably nothin'."
Baraka growled at Linne before sharpening his blades and retracting them, ready to fight.
"This shall be interesting." Linne said.
(Night Walker- Undernight In-birth EXE late)
Round 1…
FIGHT!
Linne and Baraka clashed with blades on both ends. Baracka shot sparks from his blades and then spun into Linne, trying to carve her up.
"Useless…" Linne said using her speed. "Wolf Swarm!" She called as she dealt a three hit combo that launched Baraka into the air on the third hit. "Moon Gyre!" She called again dealing multiple hits with her dagger while rising into the air before kicking Baraka down into the ground.
Linne WIns!
Flawless Victory!
Baraka recovered, using his blades to restand himself.
Round 2…
FIGHT!
"Sky Fang!" Linne called as she launched a yellow crescent wave projectile at Baraka.
Baraka fought back as he rushed forward and impaled Linne with both blades and lifted her up as he slammed his left blade through her carotid artery, damaging her neck, throat, and jaw, then through the eye socket, causing damage in the skull before kicking her of his blades as she was sent flying.
"Linne!" Hyde called.
"I'm fine." Linne said. "Okay... gloves off."
Linne then dashed all over Baraka's line of sight, shredding him all over. "Infinite Worth! Look to the heavens!" Linne said swatching her blade in light and spinning around. " The Diviner!" she said slamming her blade down. "And now...my ultimate attack! No escape, and no survival!"
Linne slashed through Baraka and launched him into the air, Linne following. "The blade of Heaven spares not the gods. Divine Blaze!" She called as she slashed through Baraka as he was engulfed in light while Linne landed on the ground.
Linne Wins!
HEROIC BRUTALITY!
"Alright, Linne!" AJ said.
"Next?" Linne asked.
"Jin Kisaragi."
"You're up Jin." Natalie said.
"Very well, I shall fight with honor." Jin said as he walked up.
"Sub-Zero."
"So, its an ice battle?" Jin said. "So be it."
An ice sculpture was soon forming as out popped a man in a blue ninja assassin outfit. "This fight will be your last!"
"Hmph. Prepare to freeze in your own ice." Jin said summoning Yukianesa.
(LUST Sin- Blazblue)
Round 1….
FIGHT!
Sub-Zero started the fight by firing an Ice ball at Jin, then sliding to him.
"Blizzard!" Jin called as he did a quick draw and launched Sub-Zero into the air before following as he slammed me back down. "Crystal Strike!" He called as he rode on a blade of ice and jumped off as he slashed downward onto Sub-Zero.
Sub-Zero then tried to rebound, but Jin saw it as he drew his sword in a circular flash as Sub-Zero was instantly frozen before Jin dealt a charged slash as it shattered the ice and sent the ninja onto the ground.
Jin Wins!
Sub Zero kipped up and got ready for round 2.
Round 2…
FIGHT!
Sub Zero tried to use his X_Ray and slide into Jin for a bone crushing attack, but Jin was ready.
"Arctic Dungeon!" Jin called slamming Yukianesa on the ground as Sub-Zero was trapped in a block of ice. "Give up!" He said as he sheathed his sword as the ice instantly shattered as Sub-Zero was seen flying in the air before falling flat on the ground. "Hmph...another obstacle." Jin said as he turned away and a white angel wing rose up behind him for a moment before fading.
Jin Wins!
Flawless Victory!
HEROIC BRUTALITY!
"Yeah!" Haruto said.
"Nine the Phantom."
"Ooh, it's finally my turn." Nine said.
"Scorpion."
With a burst of flames, a hellish ninja in black and gold barb burst out from the underworld. He let out a grunt as he released flames. "Vengeance will be mine!" He said as he gave Nine a piercing gaze with his pure white eyes.
"Oh, how cute…" Nine said making a ball of fire. "Hope you can show a girl a good time."
Round 1…
FIGHT!
Scorpion immediately went on the attack and started out strong. He lashed out with his rope dart, and before Nine had time to react, Scorpion hooked her.
"GET OVER HERE!" He yelled in a demonic voice as he pulled her over and uppercutted her into the air.
"That warrior, Scorpion. He's not alive." Kido said.
"He's a Revenant from the Netherrealm. His family was killed by the Lin Kuei under the influence of Quan Chi. He's dedicated his live to killing who he thought responsible… Sub-Zero." AJ said.
"How horrible." Noel said.
"Hmm. Not bad. But let's see how you like this. Everlasting Schorl!" Nine called as she launched a trident of darkness at him. "Lapis Lazuli of Lamentation!" She called as she conjured an icicle and launched it at Scorpion.
Scorpion teleported out of the way by disappearing in flames and coming behind Nine. the two exchanged blows before Scorpion drew his katanas.
"I don't think so. Tanzanite of Torment!" Nine called as she summoned a huge icicle as it hit Scorpion point blank, freezing him. "How about this? Malachite of Malice!" She called firing a green and purple cyclone at Scorpion, launching him into the air before he came crashing down.
Nine Wins!
Scorpion kipped up to recover as he produced flames.
Round 2…
FIGHT!
Scorpion used his X-Ray, teleporting to Nine and punched her right in the face, breaking her jaw. When Nine sprawled on the floor, Scorpion stepped up and stomped on her chest, breaking her ribs and organs.
"NIne!" AJ said.
"Don't worry sweetie. I'll be finishing this up soon." Nine said.
"Nine, watch out!" Natalie called as Scorpion lashed out with his rope dart again.
"Not this time." Nine said as a demon popped out underneath Scorpion
"Your done, sweetheart." Nine said to Scorpion as Hi No Kagutsuchi devoured him and trapped him in a cage of fire. "Now, celebrate your life. Because you have no tomorrow!" She said as a magic circle formed in the air. "This is the end!" She said as countless meteors rained down onto Scorpion.
"Bye bye…" Nine said as she looked away.
Nine Wins!
FATALITY!
"Wow…" AJ siad.
"Kido Takyuya. Yuzuriha."
"The best for last. Big Sis and Kido are gonna take care of business." Yuzuriha said.
"Shao Kahn, Quan Chi."
"The big guns!" Natalie said.
Suddenly, all the spectating souls in the arena went crazy. The Emperor of Outworld himself slowly walked to Kido and Yuzuriha before summoning his Wrath Hammer and slamming it down. He then dismissed it as he grunted and got into a fighting stance.
Quan Chi, Shao Kahn's right hand man, came out of one of his portals as he looked at the duo. "You will serve me in The Netherrealm."
"The battle begins! Time to roll up my sleeves and run wild!" Yuzuriha said padding Ayame on her shoulder.
"I shall show you the power of Arahabaki and the Crescent Moon." Kido said before turning to Shao Kahn and Quan Chi as his tattoo glowed while drawing his sword.
Round 1…
FIGHT!
Quan Chi and Yuzuriha engaged one another while Shao Kahn and Kido faced each other.
"You will die." Shao Kahn taunted while pointing at him.
"Ryugi no Tama!" Kido called as he danced around and attacked Shao Kahn with his sword along with crescent blades slashing through me before returning to Kido's sword. "Ninpo!" He called as he vanished before appearing underneath Shao Kahn and launching him into the air with a backflip kick and teleporting again as he did a diving kick in the air before throwing a ball of energy into the ground as it exploded underneath the Outworld Emperor. Kido wasn't done as he grabbed Shao Kahn from behind and launched themselves into the air as he slammed Shao Kahn's head into the ground before his tattoo began glowing. "Great Curse!" He called launching a wave of pink demonic energy at him, stunning Shao Kahn.
However, Shao Khan recovered as it looked like he didn't even feel a thing.
"Is that your best?" Shao Kahn asked.
"How about this? Gacharin Ghost!" Kido called as a huge black robot dived onto the scene. It fired a Laser at Shao Kahn. Then Kido released a barrage of crescent daggers at him.
The Emperor of Outworld decided he had enough of testing Kido's potential and summoned his Emperor's Shield, bouncing everything back at Kido.
"Kido, watch out!" AJ called.
In a flash something blocked the incoming attack as Kido looked up to see a demonic living samurai armor holding a huge demonic sword. "What the?"
"What's that?" AJ asked.
"Ara...haba...ki." The armor muttered out as it revealed a demonic eye underneath the helmet.
As Yuzuriha knocked Quan Chi into Shao Khan, the two then readied themselves as their three opponents charged…. But then, suddenly…
"Enough!" a voice suddenly boomed as Quan Chi and Shao Kahn vanished.
"Huh?! Where'd they go?!" Makoto asked.
"I dismissed them." A voice said as the groups looked up to see the Kombat Master speaking.
"Whoa… you can talk?" AJ asked.
"I think he's always been able to. But why talk now?" Ragna asked.
"Because… I've simply seen enough." The Kombat Master said. "I have watched you all fight against the mightiest warriors of Earthrealm and Outworld. I have reached a verdict… you are ready."
"To face what, Master?" Kido asked.
"These fights were merely tests to see how worthy you were. Ahead of you stands a grave crisis, and there are more powerful warriors to be fought."
"So why test us?" Jin asked.
"Because…. It was to see if you were worthy of facing the Ultimate Evil." The Kombat Master said.
The Groups were left in wonder. What did the Kombat Master mean?
The answer will be revealed…. In the Road to Ultimate.