Chapter 10
Written by Illuminet
Disclaimer: Do you really need to ask?
"You will not kill me?"
Violet asked Sol as he turned away from her.
"Listen, kid, don't think I'm letting you live just on a whim. Your gonna have to learn to control your powers, too, now. Dizzy'll be happy enough to teach you, okay?"
He said as he walked off. Violet looked towards his retreating form.
"Where are you going?"
She asked, but Sol kept walking. Dizzy went towards her.
"Don't worry about it, Ms. Violet, he did the same to me."
Johnny also walked up towards her.
"Well, looks like were gonna get a new member, huh? Well, I'm all for it, and it seems so is Dizzy. What do you think, May?"
He turned towards the small girl, who simply nodded her head.
"Let's head back to the May Ship."
Johnny said, walking off with everyone else following him from behind.
----
Nirvana
"It's time, let us proceed."
A cloaked man said, turning to his other companions. They all nodded.
"Let's take the three Outrages back now. Have you already implanted the other five?"
One stepped forward.
"Yes, the Flashing Tooth, Increasing Fervor, White on the Lake, and the two nameless ones are already in. It should be enough to move our ultimate weapon. With those other three, we will be able to use it's offensive techniques powering off them."
He said. The other nodded.
"Let's proceed to the Grave."
----
'I sense something...what the...?'
Sol looked out from the deck, staring back at the Grave as the ship left. Testament was now behind him.
'And what is it you sense, Gear Hunter.'
Sol turned to the Gear.
'There's something coming...something familiar...'
Testament narrowed his eyes.
'Something familiar...?'
Before Sol could answer Testament, clouds of dirt and debris went flying at the ship, blinding everyone. In the deck, Johnny looked frantically for the source.
"Hey, April, where is all this dust coming from?"
He called over the radio. April's response was heard a few seconds later.
"Captain, we have no clue. Radar sensors can't pick up anything. All we know is that something maybe coming from underground."
Johnny scratched his head to the response.
"What the hell...?"
A sudden jolt from the ship made him fly back from the wheel.
"Damn it! What's going on?"
----
"Hey, my fans!"
Anji yelled as the weapon pulled from his hand, as if by a magnetic force, before flying through a crack in the floor by the now damaged ship.
"Thunder Seal!"
Not far away, Ky's own weapon also pulled from his grasp.
"What is God's name is happening?"
----
As the dust cleared, Sol and Testament opened their eyes slowly. Sol looked around, realizing something.
"What the fuck! Where's the Fire Seal?"
As he looked out from deck, he saw what was holding onto the ship: A giant black beast that had come under ground had grasped a hand onto the ship, stopping it. Sol inspected it closer, realizing it was the same one that was chained in the center of Nirvana. He narrowed his eyes.
"That thing...it's got all the Outrage...which means it's one of the Post War Administration's. Damn fuckers just won't leave anyone alone."
Sol clenched his fist tightly, wondering what to do. Ky, Anji, Dizzy and Violet ran out on deck. Ky looked towards Sol and Testament.
"What is going on, Sol?"
He asked. Sol gritted his teeth.
"Listen, boy, the Bureau has all the Outrage. Their powering that monster that's got us. If we don't do anything, that thing's gonna tear this ship apart."
Sol growled, looking at the beast.
'Shit! This ain't good...the ship is caught underneath. Better think up something fast...'
He then looked at Dizzy and Violet.
"You two, fly under the ship and blast that thing. Try and make it let go, got it?"
Dizzy and Violet nodded at Sol's plan and proceeded to fly under the ship, where the giant hand had a hold. Once they got their they summoned their Gamma rays and fired at the creature's arm. It screamed in pain, letting go of the ship. Dizzy grabbed a small radio.
"Captain, were free. You have to land the ship."
Johnny's voice came a moment later.
"Alright, got it. You get back now, okay?"
Dizzy nodded.
"We'll be in there shortly, Dizzy out."
----
Small area outside of the Grave
The ship made a slow descent, and managed to land safely. Everyone got off the ship.
"Is everyone here?"
Johnny shouted, making sure all his crew and guests were safely off board. With audible sounds of approval, he turned to see what it was that held the ship suspended in mid air.
"What the hell is that thing?"
Johnny said with wide eyes as he stared up at the large being. A voice rang from within the beast as it looked down at the humans.
"We are here to take Dizzy, Violet, and Sol Badguy with us. It is futile to resist against something you have no chance of defeating, so just give up quietly and no harm will come to you..."
Violet gritted her teeth and clenched her fists in anger as she heard the voice.
"You are the one's who imprisoned me!"
Violet said to the beast, her body shaking in rage.
"It was necessary to test that armor. Unfortunately, it was ripped off your body, making us lose our influence over you."
Violet looked like she was going to rush over to the beast, but Ky put a hand on her shoulder, calming her.
"Ms. Violet, please remain calm. Were at a disadvantage anyway."
She turned towards the man, grabbing his collar, but let him go, realizing that he was right.
"Damn, how can we attack something that big? The May Ship might have enough power, but it's weaponry was busted. Damn it!"
Johnny said as he clenched his fist, staring up at the monster.
"Our powers are not going to be enough..."
Millia said as she kept her eyes trained onto the creature, watching for any sudden movements. Axl turned towards her.
"You could shape your hair into giant weapons, can't you?"
He asked, but Millia shook her head.
"If I create a weapon that big, I would lose control over my powers. I'm sorry..."
She held her head low. Dizzy turned to her.
"What about me and Violet? Can't our Gear powers do anything?"
Testament shook his head.
"That beast has to much power...no Gear can stop it...unless..."
Testament looked towards Sol, as did Axl. Sol could feel their stare, as he closed his eyes.
'If I use my powers, all of them will know what I am...even the Bureau. If I'm gonna use them, I've got to finish off the Bureau once and for all.'
Sol turned towards Violet.
"Let me ask you something. Are these guys the only ones left from the Bureau?"
The people within the beast answered his question instead.
"As long as we still live, we can keep the Bureau alive. If we by some chance fall, the Bureau would be no more. Do you really think you can take on this weapon of ours alive? We have all the Outrages...yours, Anji Mito's, and Ky Kiske's. You have no chance."
It said. Sol gritted his teeth, holding his head low in concentration.
'I guess I have no choice...they all would have probably figured it out, sooner or later, anyway...'
Sol turned towards Axl, while his right hand grasped the head gear. He looked sternly at Axl, before turning to everyone else.
"You guys will be of no help, so don't bother. As for you, Low...Guard my head set with your life."
Axl stared wide eyed at what Sol just said. Sol put both his hands to the side of his head, loosening the leather straps around his head that held his set, removing it slowly. Most of his hair covered his forehead. Everyone gasped, having never seen him take it off.
"Here."
Sol said as he threw the piece to Axl, who caught it with both hands. Ky looked confused.
"What is taking your head set off going to do..."
Before Ky finished, the wind picked up, blowing Sol's hair away form his forehead, revealing a mark that he knew instantly. Everyone gasped again.
"No...you can't be...a Gear?"
Ky said slowly, in shock. Sol looked deathly serious to everyone.
"You should get out of here."
The voice from the beast came again.
"So, Sol Badguy...this is your secret...a Gear never known. We now see why your powers surpass all known limits. We will definitely have to dissect you..."
Sol gritted his teeth, as thick black chains surrounded around his body, red skulls appearing every so often.
"You can't defeat me, beast...I'm the very first to be made...and I have another secret as well...but you'll have to try and beat it out of me..."
Sol said slowly. Dizzy held her head.
"This feeling...who are you, Sol Badguy?"
But Sol never answered, instead crossing his arms over each other lowering his head and closing his eyes. His wild hair blew in the wind as he concentrated.
'Here goes...'
----
Slayer looked out from his top floor window of his castle at the setting sun with Sharon, with her hand in his. The Vampire smiled.
"So, The Bureau will fall this night, won't it Sharon?"
His wife nodded to him simply. A puff of smoke arose from his pipe.
"They will soon know the power of Guilty Gear..."
----
Sol opened his red and gold eyes, as he stomped his foot into the ground, extending his arms outward, and roaring to the sky as black flames enveloped him.
"Dragon Install!"
The chains tightened, as if trying to keep his power restrained, but the task was made infinitely harder, now that Sol's head set was not on. Everyone, including the beast moved back slightly, as his power seemed to make them bow down to him. Once Sol was done, he looked up towards the beast with narrowed eyes.
"Die..."
He simply said as he swung his arm out, the giant chains slithered forward, striking the beast hard. making it stagger back. It then implanted it's arm into the ground, shattering the ground with it's impact.
"GUN FLAME!"
The beast roared as a large trail of flame headed towards Sol, engulfing him in flames. Sol rooted himself the ground with his chains, as the blast flew straight at him, exploding when it made contact. Ky stared wide eyed.
"Sol!"
The beast seemed to grin, but it didn't last long as the dust that was kicked up cleared, revealing Sol with his usual arrogant smirk on his face. Nothing on him was damaged save for most of his shirt, which was torn off in the blast. Everyone looked on in awe.
"How could he have survived that?"
Violet asked not taking her eyes of the now known Gear. The beast seemed to seethe in rage.
"That's not possible, you are a Gear! The Outrage were especially made to combat your kind. How could it have no effect?"
Sol smirked even wider at it's confusion.
"Ponder that in hell."
He rushed forward, as his chains came up, ramming the beast back further. It growled, swinging it's arm out horizontally.
"STUN EDGE!"
The wave of electric energy that flew at the incoming Sol was huge, encasing Sol in it's large blast sending him backwards. When he touched ground, a large cloud of dust rose in the air. Everyone looked on anxiously. As the dust cleared, Sol emerged, once again untouched. The beast growled in frustration.
"Impossible! You should be dead!"
Sol yawned loudly, before putting a hand on his hip.
"You really are starting to bore me here, you know that? No more messing around, I'm finishing you in one hit."
The beast backed away slightly.
"Tell us! Why won't these attacks of the Outrage harm you?"
Sol smirked.
"Heh, you can't harm the very creator of those weapons..."
The beast looked surprised.
"The creator...you mean, you created the Outrage?!"
Sol's smirk turned into a grin. All the other's stared in shock of Sol, except Axl, who knew it all along.
"Those weapons are even lucky to have been in the hands of the United Nations. I'm their true master, though, and that's why you can't really harm me."
The beast hung it's head low. The Post War Administration leaders within the beast looked towards another, not wanting Sol to hear them.
"We should retreat...he is too powerful... The Outrage are useless..."
Sol heard them, his superior sense of hearing picking up their words. Sol narrowed his eyes.
"Sorry, you guys have caused enough trouble for me...you guys are paying for it with your life!"
A white light enveloped the beast, paralyzing it.
"What is happening?"
one of the leaders asked.
"The Outrage are not responding...he must be controlling them..."
Outside Sol walked slowly up to the giant beast, looking up at it.
"Here comes the true Napalm Death. May you truly burn in your graves."
The unearthly black flame enveloped Sol as he kneeled down on the cracked ground. The winds whipped up around him as the flame grew bigger and bigger.
"Napalm Death!"
The large ebony fire around Sol exploded in a large sphere under Sol's feet as he lept up. He had been sure to use his power to place a barrier over the May ship and everyone else, as the blast kept extending, burning the beast to nothingness. When the strange flames dispersed, everyone stared at themselves and each other, to make sure they were still alive. Sol stood still, all the Outrage weapons surrounding him. He smirked.
"It's over."
----
"Well, Sol...I now must ask of your permission. May I wield the Thunder Seal?"
Ky said as he looked towards Sol. Sol stared back simply, before smiling.
"Well, seems you earned the right to use it, Kiske, so here take it."
Sol handed the long sword to the young knight before Anji came up. Before he could say anything, Sol thrust the Stopping Fans in his hands.
"Just take it and don't say a word, Mito."
Anji simply nodded before stepping back. Sol looked towards Ky and Potemkin.
"You two, take the rest of the Outrage back to the United Nations, got it?"
He handed the weapons to Potemkin, who took them simply in his arms. Sol slung the Fire Seal over his right shoulder. His cloak swayed in the wind as he turned from everyone. Johnny looked towards Sol's back.
"So you were the very first...even before Justice?"
He asked out of curiosity. Anji piped his ear up at that. Sol merely sighed.
"What does it matter? Now go on and get out of here! It's time for me to wonder the Earth alone once more."
Millia looked at him.
"Are you sure? It must get lonely..."
Sol chuckled, but didn't respond as he walked off. Testament bowed to the retreating Sol before saying his farewell to Dizzy, before disappearing under the ground. Dizzy then turned to Sol.
"Can you maybe sometime...tell me and Violet about the Gears?"
Violet also looked at Sol, as he simply sighed again.
"Maybe..."
He faded into the distance, as the stars in the night sky twinkled brightly.
Axl then turned to the rest of the pirates and his allies.
"See you guys..."
Before anyone could say anything, Axl disappeared within a blue portal that appeared suddenly. Johnny scratched his head.
"Well everyone, you up to going home and taking a nice hot bath?"
Everyone nodded their heads. It was finally over.
----
Sol kept walking until he felt a presence. Slayer was ahead of him, sitting on his chair shaped cape cross legged, as he clapped at Sol.
"Well done, if I do say so myself."
Sol yawned.
"What do you want?"
Slayer smiled.
"Nothing special. Just congratulating the great achievement of a fellow immortal."
Sol smirked.
"Yeah, sure. What do you really want to say?"
Slayer nodded.
"Do you trust them with your secret?"
Sol looked oddly at Slayer, before smiling genuinely.
"Yeah, I do. Besides, when you live forever, you'll see the secret fade out of existence like a simple flick of a candle going out...such is the way of mortal life."
Slayer clapped at Sol.
"Well said, my friend. Well said indeed."
The two non humans laughed heartily, as they both walked on throughout the night.
*END*
Note: Well, it's finally over. If you liked this one, hopefully you'll like other works of mine, too. Well, until then, See ya.
Written by Illuminet
Disclaimer: Do you really need to ask?
"You will not kill me?"
Violet asked Sol as he turned away from her.
"Listen, kid, don't think I'm letting you live just on a whim. Your gonna have to learn to control your powers, too, now. Dizzy'll be happy enough to teach you, okay?"
He said as he walked off. Violet looked towards his retreating form.
"Where are you going?"
She asked, but Sol kept walking. Dizzy went towards her.
"Don't worry about it, Ms. Violet, he did the same to me."
Johnny also walked up towards her.
"Well, looks like were gonna get a new member, huh? Well, I'm all for it, and it seems so is Dizzy. What do you think, May?"
He turned towards the small girl, who simply nodded her head.
"Let's head back to the May Ship."
Johnny said, walking off with everyone else following him from behind.
----
Nirvana
"It's time, let us proceed."
A cloaked man said, turning to his other companions. They all nodded.
"Let's take the three Outrages back now. Have you already implanted the other five?"
One stepped forward.
"Yes, the Flashing Tooth, Increasing Fervor, White on the Lake, and the two nameless ones are already in. It should be enough to move our ultimate weapon. With those other three, we will be able to use it's offensive techniques powering off them."
He said. The other nodded.
"Let's proceed to the Grave."
----
'I sense something...what the...?'
Sol looked out from the deck, staring back at the Grave as the ship left. Testament was now behind him.
'And what is it you sense, Gear Hunter.'
Sol turned to the Gear.
'There's something coming...something familiar...'
Testament narrowed his eyes.
'Something familiar...?'
Before Sol could answer Testament, clouds of dirt and debris went flying at the ship, blinding everyone. In the deck, Johnny looked frantically for the source.
"Hey, April, where is all this dust coming from?"
He called over the radio. April's response was heard a few seconds later.
"Captain, we have no clue. Radar sensors can't pick up anything. All we know is that something maybe coming from underground."
Johnny scratched his head to the response.
"What the hell...?"
A sudden jolt from the ship made him fly back from the wheel.
"Damn it! What's going on?"
----
"Hey, my fans!"
Anji yelled as the weapon pulled from his hand, as if by a magnetic force, before flying through a crack in the floor by the now damaged ship.
"Thunder Seal!"
Not far away, Ky's own weapon also pulled from his grasp.
"What is God's name is happening?"
----
As the dust cleared, Sol and Testament opened their eyes slowly. Sol looked around, realizing something.
"What the fuck! Where's the Fire Seal?"
As he looked out from deck, he saw what was holding onto the ship: A giant black beast that had come under ground had grasped a hand onto the ship, stopping it. Sol inspected it closer, realizing it was the same one that was chained in the center of Nirvana. He narrowed his eyes.
"That thing...it's got all the Outrage...which means it's one of the Post War Administration's. Damn fuckers just won't leave anyone alone."
Sol clenched his fist tightly, wondering what to do. Ky, Anji, Dizzy and Violet ran out on deck. Ky looked towards Sol and Testament.
"What is going on, Sol?"
He asked. Sol gritted his teeth.
"Listen, boy, the Bureau has all the Outrage. Their powering that monster that's got us. If we don't do anything, that thing's gonna tear this ship apart."
Sol growled, looking at the beast.
'Shit! This ain't good...the ship is caught underneath. Better think up something fast...'
He then looked at Dizzy and Violet.
"You two, fly under the ship and blast that thing. Try and make it let go, got it?"
Dizzy and Violet nodded at Sol's plan and proceeded to fly under the ship, where the giant hand had a hold. Once they got their they summoned their Gamma rays and fired at the creature's arm. It screamed in pain, letting go of the ship. Dizzy grabbed a small radio.
"Captain, were free. You have to land the ship."
Johnny's voice came a moment later.
"Alright, got it. You get back now, okay?"
Dizzy nodded.
"We'll be in there shortly, Dizzy out."
----
Small area outside of the Grave
The ship made a slow descent, and managed to land safely. Everyone got off the ship.
"Is everyone here?"
Johnny shouted, making sure all his crew and guests were safely off board. With audible sounds of approval, he turned to see what it was that held the ship suspended in mid air.
"What the hell is that thing?"
Johnny said with wide eyes as he stared up at the large being. A voice rang from within the beast as it looked down at the humans.
"We are here to take Dizzy, Violet, and Sol Badguy with us. It is futile to resist against something you have no chance of defeating, so just give up quietly and no harm will come to you..."
Violet gritted her teeth and clenched her fists in anger as she heard the voice.
"You are the one's who imprisoned me!"
Violet said to the beast, her body shaking in rage.
"It was necessary to test that armor. Unfortunately, it was ripped off your body, making us lose our influence over you."
Violet looked like she was going to rush over to the beast, but Ky put a hand on her shoulder, calming her.
"Ms. Violet, please remain calm. Were at a disadvantage anyway."
She turned towards the man, grabbing his collar, but let him go, realizing that he was right.
"Damn, how can we attack something that big? The May Ship might have enough power, but it's weaponry was busted. Damn it!"
Johnny said as he clenched his fist, staring up at the monster.
"Our powers are not going to be enough..."
Millia said as she kept her eyes trained onto the creature, watching for any sudden movements. Axl turned towards her.
"You could shape your hair into giant weapons, can't you?"
He asked, but Millia shook her head.
"If I create a weapon that big, I would lose control over my powers. I'm sorry..."
She held her head low. Dizzy turned to her.
"What about me and Violet? Can't our Gear powers do anything?"
Testament shook his head.
"That beast has to much power...no Gear can stop it...unless..."
Testament looked towards Sol, as did Axl. Sol could feel their stare, as he closed his eyes.
'If I use my powers, all of them will know what I am...even the Bureau. If I'm gonna use them, I've got to finish off the Bureau once and for all.'
Sol turned towards Violet.
"Let me ask you something. Are these guys the only ones left from the Bureau?"
The people within the beast answered his question instead.
"As long as we still live, we can keep the Bureau alive. If we by some chance fall, the Bureau would be no more. Do you really think you can take on this weapon of ours alive? We have all the Outrages...yours, Anji Mito's, and Ky Kiske's. You have no chance."
It said. Sol gritted his teeth, holding his head low in concentration.
'I guess I have no choice...they all would have probably figured it out, sooner or later, anyway...'
Sol turned towards Axl, while his right hand grasped the head gear. He looked sternly at Axl, before turning to everyone else.
"You guys will be of no help, so don't bother. As for you, Low...Guard my head set with your life."
Axl stared wide eyed at what Sol just said. Sol put both his hands to the side of his head, loosening the leather straps around his head that held his set, removing it slowly. Most of his hair covered his forehead. Everyone gasped, having never seen him take it off.
"Here."
Sol said as he threw the piece to Axl, who caught it with both hands. Ky looked confused.
"What is taking your head set off going to do..."
Before Ky finished, the wind picked up, blowing Sol's hair away form his forehead, revealing a mark that he knew instantly. Everyone gasped again.
"No...you can't be...a Gear?"
Ky said slowly, in shock. Sol looked deathly serious to everyone.
"You should get out of here."
The voice from the beast came again.
"So, Sol Badguy...this is your secret...a Gear never known. We now see why your powers surpass all known limits. We will definitely have to dissect you..."
Sol gritted his teeth, as thick black chains surrounded around his body, red skulls appearing every so often.
"You can't defeat me, beast...I'm the very first to be made...and I have another secret as well...but you'll have to try and beat it out of me..."
Sol said slowly. Dizzy held her head.
"This feeling...who are you, Sol Badguy?"
But Sol never answered, instead crossing his arms over each other lowering his head and closing his eyes. His wild hair blew in the wind as he concentrated.
'Here goes...'
----
Slayer looked out from his top floor window of his castle at the setting sun with Sharon, with her hand in his. The Vampire smiled.
"So, The Bureau will fall this night, won't it Sharon?"
His wife nodded to him simply. A puff of smoke arose from his pipe.
"They will soon know the power of Guilty Gear..."
----
Sol opened his red and gold eyes, as he stomped his foot into the ground, extending his arms outward, and roaring to the sky as black flames enveloped him.
"Dragon Install!"
The chains tightened, as if trying to keep his power restrained, but the task was made infinitely harder, now that Sol's head set was not on. Everyone, including the beast moved back slightly, as his power seemed to make them bow down to him. Once Sol was done, he looked up towards the beast with narrowed eyes.
"Die..."
He simply said as he swung his arm out, the giant chains slithered forward, striking the beast hard. making it stagger back. It then implanted it's arm into the ground, shattering the ground with it's impact.
"GUN FLAME!"
The beast roared as a large trail of flame headed towards Sol, engulfing him in flames. Sol rooted himself the ground with his chains, as the blast flew straight at him, exploding when it made contact. Ky stared wide eyed.
"Sol!"
The beast seemed to grin, but it didn't last long as the dust that was kicked up cleared, revealing Sol with his usual arrogant smirk on his face. Nothing on him was damaged save for most of his shirt, which was torn off in the blast. Everyone looked on in awe.
"How could he have survived that?"
Violet asked not taking her eyes of the now known Gear. The beast seemed to seethe in rage.
"That's not possible, you are a Gear! The Outrage were especially made to combat your kind. How could it have no effect?"
Sol smirked even wider at it's confusion.
"Ponder that in hell."
He rushed forward, as his chains came up, ramming the beast back further. It growled, swinging it's arm out horizontally.
"STUN EDGE!"
The wave of electric energy that flew at the incoming Sol was huge, encasing Sol in it's large blast sending him backwards. When he touched ground, a large cloud of dust rose in the air. Everyone looked on anxiously. As the dust cleared, Sol emerged, once again untouched. The beast growled in frustration.
"Impossible! You should be dead!"
Sol yawned loudly, before putting a hand on his hip.
"You really are starting to bore me here, you know that? No more messing around, I'm finishing you in one hit."
The beast backed away slightly.
"Tell us! Why won't these attacks of the Outrage harm you?"
Sol smirked.
"Heh, you can't harm the very creator of those weapons..."
The beast looked surprised.
"The creator...you mean, you created the Outrage?!"
Sol's smirk turned into a grin. All the other's stared in shock of Sol, except Axl, who knew it all along.
"Those weapons are even lucky to have been in the hands of the United Nations. I'm their true master, though, and that's why you can't really harm me."
The beast hung it's head low. The Post War Administration leaders within the beast looked towards another, not wanting Sol to hear them.
"We should retreat...he is too powerful... The Outrage are useless..."
Sol heard them, his superior sense of hearing picking up their words. Sol narrowed his eyes.
"Sorry, you guys have caused enough trouble for me...you guys are paying for it with your life!"
A white light enveloped the beast, paralyzing it.
"What is happening?"
one of the leaders asked.
"The Outrage are not responding...he must be controlling them..."
Outside Sol walked slowly up to the giant beast, looking up at it.
"Here comes the true Napalm Death. May you truly burn in your graves."
The unearthly black flame enveloped Sol as he kneeled down on the cracked ground. The winds whipped up around him as the flame grew bigger and bigger.
"Napalm Death!"
The large ebony fire around Sol exploded in a large sphere under Sol's feet as he lept up. He had been sure to use his power to place a barrier over the May ship and everyone else, as the blast kept extending, burning the beast to nothingness. When the strange flames dispersed, everyone stared at themselves and each other, to make sure they were still alive. Sol stood still, all the Outrage weapons surrounding him. He smirked.
"It's over."
----
"Well, Sol...I now must ask of your permission. May I wield the Thunder Seal?"
Ky said as he looked towards Sol. Sol stared back simply, before smiling.
"Well, seems you earned the right to use it, Kiske, so here take it."
Sol handed the long sword to the young knight before Anji came up. Before he could say anything, Sol thrust the Stopping Fans in his hands.
"Just take it and don't say a word, Mito."
Anji simply nodded before stepping back. Sol looked towards Ky and Potemkin.
"You two, take the rest of the Outrage back to the United Nations, got it?"
He handed the weapons to Potemkin, who took them simply in his arms. Sol slung the Fire Seal over his right shoulder. His cloak swayed in the wind as he turned from everyone. Johnny looked towards Sol's back.
"So you were the very first...even before Justice?"
He asked out of curiosity. Anji piped his ear up at that. Sol merely sighed.
"What does it matter? Now go on and get out of here! It's time for me to wonder the Earth alone once more."
Millia looked at him.
"Are you sure? It must get lonely..."
Sol chuckled, but didn't respond as he walked off. Testament bowed to the retreating Sol before saying his farewell to Dizzy, before disappearing under the ground. Dizzy then turned to Sol.
"Can you maybe sometime...tell me and Violet about the Gears?"
Violet also looked at Sol, as he simply sighed again.
"Maybe..."
He faded into the distance, as the stars in the night sky twinkled brightly.
Axl then turned to the rest of the pirates and his allies.
"See you guys..."
Before anyone could say anything, Axl disappeared within a blue portal that appeared suddenly. Johnny scratched his head.
"Well everyone, you up to going home and taking a nice hot bath?"
Everyone nodded their heads. It was finally over.
----
Sol kept walking until he felt a presence. Slayer was ahead of him, sitting on his chair shaped cape cross legged, as he clapped at Sol.
"Well done, if I do say so myself."
Sol yawned.
"What do you want?"
Slayer smiled.
"Nothing special. Just congratulating the great achievement of a fellow immortal."
Sol smirked.
"Yeah, sure. What do you really want to say?"
Slayer nodded.
"Do you trust them with your secret?"
Sol looked oddly at Slayer, before smiling genuinely.
"Yeah, I do. Besides, when you live forever, you'll see the secret fade out of existence like a simple flick of a candle going out...such is the way of mortal life."
Slayer clapped at Sol.
"Well said, my friend. Well said indeed."
The two non humans laughed heartily, as they both walked on throughout the night.
*END*
Note: Well, it's finally over. If you liked this one, hopefully you'll like other works of mine, too. Well, until then, See ya.