Chapter 20

"I have to do something..."

Joshua lifted Eiko's body and walked towards an empty area. If it was where he thought the area was, and since he was in the Video Dimension...

"J-Wing! To me!"

It was silent for a few seconds, before a large space ship descended from the sky. The clouds parted and a large shadow appeared on the ground before Joshua. It was at least 30 meters in length, and about 14 in height. The ship looked small on the ouside, and had no wings on the sides. It had a slight resemblance to the Z-95 Headhunter. Climbing aboard, things hadn't changed since he last piloted his ship. He lay Eiko gently down on a bed, and headed straight for the command deck.

"Welcome, Master Joshua Lightwalker. You have been absent for one year, seventy days, seventeen hours and forty-five minutes." a droid called.

"Hey, Commander Alpha...Prepare the troops. We're going to be fighting again...and I need all robots on stand by. Have the uprgrades been applied that I gave them?" Joshua asked.

"Affirmative. The robot's now have a greater variation of possiblities. They can now communicate clearly, understand feelings, they are almost human." Alpha replied.

"..."

"Master?"

"I...It's nothing...I've just been...a bit shaken up lately..." Joshua explained.

"You're feeling...sorrow? I assume, Master?"

"...Yeah...Could you pilot the J-Wing? I...I need some time on my own..." Joshua sighed.

Alpha nodded.

"Affirmative. When we have reached Earth, you will be notified..."

As Joshua made his way through his space-ship, sorrow washed over all of his emotions. He had lost his brother, his love...so many lives had been lost. Finally, he entered the room where Eiko lay.

"Huh? She's gone?" Joshua wondered, the bed empty.

Nothing seemed right anymore. How did she disappear without...

"AGH!"

Joshua grabbed his head and everything went into a haze of white. As the images of reality started to blur and vanish, everything started to change. Trees, flowers, a beautiful large, lake. Just like...

Chapter 20.2

"Like on Mobius? I'm glad you remembered, Joshua."

Joshua turned around to find himself looking at Eiko.

"Y-You're alive!" Joshua gasped.

"...Yes...But, I can't come back to you...you see, things have become dangerous...returning to the world of reality would prove very risky. I can't come back to you...I'm sorry. I wanted to be with you...Joshua..." Eiko sighed.

"...Eiko, when do I have to return to reality?"

"...Soon. The power to bring you here brings pain...We'll have to let each other go...Because...we...we...can't be together..." Eiko explained.

Joshua looked around at the surroundings in disbelief. Soon, everything would be gone, and Eiko what Eiko had said...

"Our love should never have happened. We walk different paths, and have different destinies. You are to face Aharon, Dakoda and your father, and restore light to the world...I...I must watch over you and the dimension from which I was born into...for now..." Eiko painfully explained, tears in her eyes.

"You can see the future...while you are here? What is my..."

"Aisha...my sister...is she well?"

"...Yes. She's currently dating that guy who flirts all the time...uh...Toxic. I remember when he tried to battle me, he ended up humiliating himself. Meh, he's got potential though. Aisha's better off with him anyway. They're a perfect match...me...I was always a loner. I saved Aisha and you, because I knew it was the right thing to do. I couldn't just leave you both there..."

"Joshua...Can you..."

"?"

"I want you...to be happy," Eiko started, tears falling from her cheeks.

"I know you won't die of age...but..."

"Joshua...You are powerful...and fighting off your fears will not bring you harm. I know...that we cannot be together, after this, but...I will...send some of my power to your memories...there's...only one problem..." Eiko started.

Before she had a chance, eveything started to slowly disappear. The scenery, and everything around them.

"Eiko...Before I go...I..."

Joshua wrapped Eiko in his arms, hugging her for the last time.

"Farewell, I hope you will remember me...I will...return to you...someday..." Eiko said, growing transulcent.

"Eiko..."

Joshua found himself stumbling forward, and he landed face-first on the bed before that all happened.

"Master Joshua, please come to the command deck. A battle is occuring..." Alpha warned.

"What?!"

Chapter 21

Looking out in front of him, in front of the planet Earth, was a large space station. Explosions erupted all around it, while millions of ships tried to destroy it.

"S.P.I.K.E space-station..." Joshua muttered.

"Sir, would you like to take command? Ally ships include Jedi Fighters, numbered in about Two Hundered and fifty thousand, and a few ships. One is named Toxic's Dagger, and the other one would be the StrongGale, piloted by David StrongGale..."

"Excellent. Contact them and tell them to try and get into the interior of the ship! If that can be done, we'll be able to stop this madness now!"

A stray laser bolt hit the J-Wing, causing them to stagger. Joshua leapt into the pilot's seat and grabbed the familiar controls. It reminded him of his old controller he drew, bareing a small resemblance to the PS2 controller. On the left was the steering. A set of four arrows, reacted to Joshua's touch, and sent the ship in that direction. On the right were some blue, see-through buttons. One was marked A, the second U and the last one T.

"Aid...Ultima Missiles and Turbo Boosts...Just like old times...now, let's see if I can still fly this thing!"

Grabbing the control and pressing T, while pointing forward, the J-Wing's front changed into a large, sharp sword. Instantly slicing through the ships, Joshua smirked as the explosions erupted a few seconds after he flew through them.

"My personal pain and grieving will wait. Until I make this place safe, I promise myself, not to lose myself in my emotions..." Joshua muttered.

Meanwhile, on the StrongGale...

"...There is another ship in the vicinity, shoud we open fire?" Toxic asked.

"Negative! While you're on my ship, you don't fire at targets unless I say so you little brat!" David yelled.

"..."

"Relax. David always gets like this when he gets to fly his pride and joy. He hasn't had a chance to do this since the Great Gigatron!" Aisha said, sitting next to Toxic.

"...Thanks, Aisha."

"We're going to be together for a long time, so, wherever you go, I will follow...I promise..." Aisha said, snuggling against Toxic, causing him to go a bright red.

"Finally! There's an opening! Hold on to something!" David yelled, pulling a lever.

The ship instantly increased in speed, causing everyone to be flung in different directions. In front of them, one Jedi Starfighter flew into the space-station with ease. Before they could follow, a large robot instantly appeared out of nowhere.

"@#$!!!"

David flinched, causing him to make an error. His ship was headin straight towards the robot at top speed. Before they had a chance to brace themselves, a golden aura surrounded the ship and caused them to stop.

"What the #$@^% was that?!" David yelled angrily.

Chapter 21.2

I presume you don't appreciate the favor I just did? That's a pity, David." a voice yelled over the com-link.

"Joshua! You..."

"Don't worry about it! Let's take down this bucket of bolts!"

Joshua locked his target on the robot. While David ordered an all out assault with missiles. As Joshua prepare his attack, something flashed on a screen next to him. He looked down at his controller. It instantly flashed brightly and a new button appeared.

"Catastrophe? H-Huh?!"

The J-Wing suddenly flew upwards. It was heading straight for the...

"SUN?!"

Joshua braced himself for the unbareable heat. He looked around, finding himself still alive. He quickly looked at the ship. All systems were operating beyond maximum power! He quickly grabbed the controls and steered straight towards the robot. The ship was surrounded by an aura. Slicing right through the robot, it remained stationary until Joshua clicked his fingers. The robot imploded.

"What fun..."

As the two ships finally made it into the Space Station S.P.I.K.E, an old fac was waiting there.

"Dower!"

"Surprised? I had a feeling something like this would happen, I requested a small portion of the Jedi Starfighters, and found that S.P.I.K.E was deploying troops. We made it here, before the StrongGale was outnumbered. We're expecting a disaster to take place. Soon, the gateway to the dimensions will be open to others. We must prevent that."

"Got it. Veneno, I need you to take Toxic, Aisha and David. Seb and Dower will come with me." Joshua ordered.

"Just the three of you? Do you know how strong these troops are?!" Toxic objected.

"Hello! I've fought against worse! Besides, you four should be able to handle the ones that come after you. Now, do not engage in contact with Assassin Aharon, Dakoda or my father...thier my problem. I intend to defeat them here..."

Joshua motioned to Dower and Seb, racing down the corridor, each group went on thier way....

Meanwhile...

"So, the pathetic brother of mine has arrived? Excellent. I've been waiting for this chance. Here, I will..."

"Enough..." Aharon said, knocking Dakoda out with a blow to the head.

"S-Scum..."

"Joshua is the only one who stands a chance against me. You would fall so easily by his hand. I am more stronger than you ever will be..." Aharon muttered.

Walking away, Aharon quickly realised something piercing his back. Dakoda had obviously regained conciouness quicker than expected. He fell to the ground.

"Be thankful I let you live. We will destroy Joshua and his friends together, with my father's help, we are invincible." Dakoda laughed.

"So be it...@#$%@#$...." Aharon swore

Chapter 28.a

As Veneno led Toxic, Aisha and David down the corridor, thoughts started to run through his mind. Ones he hadn't contemplated until now. Was he really who he thought he was? Was he simply a person with a shadowed past?

"No time for this...These questions I will answer later...but..."

There was a loud scream that brought Veneno to his senses.

"Huh? Aisha!"

Assassin Aharon stood on a large mech. With a robot piloting it, holding Aisha in it's grip. Veneno drew his gun before he realised he had only David for assistance. Toxic had injured himself trying to rescue Aisha.

"Noob!" David yelled angrily.

"YOU GOT SERVED..." the robot droned in response.

David looked at Veneno at a strange way and quickly grabbed his walking cane. Using it as a spring, he catapulted himself into the air and knocked Aharon off. There was a brief yell of anguish before an explosion. The robot shut down and the mech stopped. Veneno whacked David over the head, after painfully making his way without his cane.

"Hey...Look!" Aisha yelled.

The Assassin Aharon was a fake after all...so the real one was...

"Oh no..."

Chapter 28

As Joshua, Seb and Mr Dower ran down the dark corridors which were filled with an occasional squad of robots and soldiers from S.P.I.K.E, they came to a complete stop when the path split into three individual doors. Not wanting to be separated, they bravely pressed on. Through the middle door. The path of truth was hidden from the eyes of normal humans, but the powers they had showed them the way, bringing them closer to their goal.

“…Something wrong, Joshua?” Seb asked, confused at Joshua’s silence.

Joshua kept silent and continued walking. Something didn’t seem right. Why would Dakoda revive Aharon? Especially, when his power was sealed…or was it? In fear, he reluctantly drew his Nintendo DS and pressed a series of buttons. His fears were realised as the screen lit up. Fires were blazing brightly as there were remains of the guardians that had been assigned to guard the seal. Defenders were killed by the brutal killing style of Assassin Aharon. A swift strike to the throat, wrists and two more slashes, which cut the body in half, vertically and horizontally.

Slowly pressing the replay movie, his eyes widened as all of them were slain, and blood was covering the floor. There was a howl and the light went out. Aharon walked out of the building, destroyed the seal and his former power had now allowed him to use his former power.

“No…This isn’t…It can’t…” Joshua stuttered.

“What?” Seb asked, worried.

Joshua passed him the video as Seb’s eyes widened as the video played. When it finished, his face was white and pale. Fear had clenched their hearts as the horrible truth was realised…

“Assassin Aharon is back to his former power...there is a possibility that we will all…no…I won’t give up now! Aharon must be stopped before he can be allowed to get into the Video Dimension!” Joshua yelled.

“That’s more like it! Let’s getting moving already!” Seb yelled happily.

“Agreed. Let’s…”

They had come to the main room where a large throne sat, but was empty, nothing but an echoing voice, going through the room.

Chapter 29

“So, at last you have arrived…excellent…since you have made it this far, I’ll have to reward you. Especially you, Joshua. How would you like to meet an old friend? Well…I’m giving you the opportunity to see your beloved Eiko again.” Aharon laughed.

“Joshua! You mean…Eiko’s dead?!” Seb yelled

“…”

“Joshua…I could’ve…stayed…only if you had given me…” Eiko’s voice said.

Eiko stood in front of them, her wings which were once white, were now black as the darkest night. It swallowed all the light around them.

“Why didn’t you give me The Video Crystals? That could have saved me…Give them to me…”

Joshua grew angry at Aharon’s trick and drew his swords. Seb and Mr Dower seemed to have disappeared, but they walked forwards, a red glow in their eyes.

“So, you’re trying to make me fight my friends? This is nothing but illusions! All of it! I will not fall victim to your tricks!”

Joshua raced towards the image of Eiko and slashed the illusion into nothingness before it could interfere. Fire surrounded him, becoming a large wall, but Joshua walked right through it, unscathed. He raced towards the illusions of Mr Dower and Seb and threw his swords towards them. A brief, inhuman screech filled the air and the illusions disappeared into nothingness, from where they came.

29 b

“So, you choose to accept the inventible…you never learn, do you Joshua. Then come. The darkness…the power which I now wield will destroy you…there is still a chance to run. Go now, or forfeit your lives.” Aharon laughed heartlessly.

Finally, Veneno, Toxic, David and Aisha arrived into the room. All seven of them were now reunited. Joshua yelled out loudly:

“We’ve come this far Aharon. All seven of us. We came to defeat you, Dakoda and my father. We will succeed or die trying. I will not fall. Not now. None of us will lose to the evil.” Joshua said.

Silence entered the room while Aharon was thinking. Joshua put away his swords and stood, awaiting the door in front to open. It did, but then closed.

“Very well. You may fight on for your pathetic planet, but you must face us alone. One by one. You will leave the Video Crystals behind. If you do not agree to these conditions, we will destroy the rest of the ship in which you now stand.”

“…Let me take Veneno and Toxic with me. I don’t have any chance of winning without them…” Joshua lied.

There was no way Joshua wanted to fight by himself. He knew that he would have Veneno and Toxic with him in case something went wrong.

“Fine. Step forward.”

The three heroes stepped forward into the elevator and were taken up to the next part of the ship. While they were travelling, Aharon smiled.

>Fools…Do you think I would let the others live? They can't honestly believe that I would allow them to interfere? Bah. It will make them suffer more. I will trigger the destruction of the lower half of the base. We'll proceed with Phase 2...<

Chapter 29

“So, at last you have arrived…excellent…since you have made it this far, I’ll have to reward you. Especially you, Joshua. How would you like to meet an old friend? Well…I’m giving you the opportunity to see your beloved Eiko again.” Aharon laughed.

“Joshua! You mean…Eiko’s dead?!” Seb yelled

“…”

“Joshua…I could’ve…stayed…only if you had given me…” Eiko’s voice said.

Eiko stood in front of them, her wings which were once white, were now black as the darkest night. It swallowed all the light around them.

“Why didn’t you give me The Video Crystals? That could have saved me…Give them to me…”

Joshua grew angry at Aharon’s trick and drew his swords. Seb and Mr Dower seemed to have disappeared, but they walked forwards, a red glow in their eyes.

“So, you’re trying to make me fight my friends? This is nothing but illusions! All of it! I will not fall victim to your tricks!”

Joshua raced towards the image of Eiko and slashed the illusion into nothingness before it could interfere. Fire surrounded him, becoming a large wall, but Joshua walked right through it, unscathed. He raced towards the illusions of Mr Dower and Seb and threw his swords towards them. A brief, inhuman screech filled the air and the illusions disappeared into nothingness, from where they came.

29 b

“So, you choose to accept the inventible…you never learn, do you Joshua. Then come. The darkness…the power which I now wield will destroy you…there is still a chance to run. Go now, or forfeit your lives.” Aharon laughed heartlessly.

Finally, Veneno, Toxic, David and Aisha arrived into the room. All seven of them were now reunited. Joshua yelled out loudly:

“We’ve come this far Aharon. All seven of us. We came to defeat you, Dakoda and my father. We will succeed or die trying. I will not fall. Not now. None of us will lose to the evil.” Joshua said.

Silence entered the room while Aharon was thinking. Joshua put away his swords and stood, awaiting the door in front to open. It did, but then closed.

“Very well. You may fight on for your pathetic planet, but you must face us alone. One by one. You will leave the Video Crystals behind. If you do not agree to these conditions, we will destroy the rest of the ship in which you now stand.”

“…Let me take Veneno and Toxic with me. I don’t have any chance of winning without them…” Joshua lied.

There was no way Joshua wanted to fight by himself. He knew that he would have Veneno and Toxic with him in case something went wrong.

“Fine. Step forward.”

The three heroes stepped forward into the elevator and were taken up to the next part of the ship. While they were travelling, Aharon smiled.

>Fools…Do you think I would let the others live? They can't honestly believe that I would allow them to interfere? Bah. It will make them suffer more. I will trigger the destruction of the lower half of the base. We'll proceed with Phase 2...<

29 C

The long ascent was taking forever. Joshua was beginning to worry that this was a trick. Veneno was keeping silent and calm, but kept his left hand near his newly obtained plasma gun. Toxic was too busy thinking of so many possibilities of the battle ahead, he decided to try and calm himself down and have a laugh. Tripping Veneno over, he fell to the ground.

"You little..." Veneno growled, angry at Toxic.

"Settle down. This is no time to argue. Veneno. Let me have a look at that wound..." Joshua said.

Joshua looked at the bruised leg. It seemed weak and didn't seem it would support him much longer. Ordering Veneno to stand still, he thrust a small, hard to see dagger into the leg. There was a yell of anger and swearing, but Joshua motioned to the image floating above him. It was quite easy to see the damage that was there. All of his muscle was dead. It gave out as soon as Toxic tripped Veneno up.

"Not good. You won't be able to walk...unless...STOP MOVING! YOU'LL CAUSE THE DAMAGE TO GET WORSE!" Joshua snapped angrily.

Veneno went silent and still. With a click of his fingers, the dagger returned to his hand, and he placed it into his Nintendo DS. Pressing the Touch Screen, he saw a sample of the DNA he had just obtained. Manipulating it would be too dangerous. Joshua decided to leave out his origins, but he simply asked:

"Do you know who your parents are?"

"...Only my father. I...I can't remember my mother...Why?"

Joshua kept silent and grabbed his sword; Veneno flinched as he saw him raise the sword above his leg. He started to curse loudly, but saw the sword go right through his leg, and another screen came up.

"Okay...this should work...just a few tweaks here and there...and make an adjustment there...Done. Stand up." Joshua ordered.

Veneno did, but almost fell over. He didn't understand, his leg was working?!

"What did you..."

Joshua smiled.

"I only restored it back to what it was before. I couldn't erase all of the damage, even if I wanted to. That is for someone else. But, keep the cane. I adjusted it only so you could walk only if necessary without it. Most of the leg will remain dead until you get it healed..." Joshua explained.

"Anything you want to talk about Toxic? Friends? Family? This might take some time getting to the top." Joshua offered.

"...Yeah...What's this...'Video Game Dimension' you keep speaking about? Is it where all of the video game characters are real? Or maybe it's some dream you thought up! Video Dimension...Heh...Good one, Joshua." Toxic laughed.

"It's no joke. When this is over, I'm going there to get something of mine, and you two are coming with me. There is something that you will both need to see, obtain and meet...The rest of Gaming Force."

>And Eiko...I will see you there...soon...< Joshua thought

Meanwhile...

"So...We come all the way here, and for what?! No action at all! No fun at all!" David angrily yelled.

Seb sat down on the remains of a robot and started to think. Why would Aharon let Veneno and Toxic go instead of the others? Something was amiss. Usually, Aharon was overconfident and would battle them all, but this was unexpected...

Aharon's voice entered the room.

"Hey, Seb. Is everyone there?" Aharon asked.

"Yeah."

Aharon laughed and let out a cry of glee.

"Well, tell them that I said goodbye!" Aharon laughed, as he pushed a button.

"What?!" everyone yelled.

There was a small rumbling, but it grew louder and louder. Smoke flowed down the corridor and flame was everywhere. Explosions erupted all around them as Seb finally realised this was a trick...they were going to die. Grabbing his DS, he started a recording as he made their way to the ship. Before any of them could, the explosions cut off their escape, and out of the fire walked Assassin Aharon.

"Trying something?"

Then, their worlds went black...

Chapter 30

"What the hell was that?!" Veneno yelled loudly as the explosions subsided.

Toxic looked around anxiously, sword drawn, but Joshua had a worried expression on his face. Grabbing his DS, he saw a message on the front screen. It wasn't looking very promising. He motioned to Veneno and Toxic who also looked at the screens and watched the message. Explosions and alarms were ringing; their friends were running to their ships, robots got in their way until there was a large wall of fire, which was too intense for them to pass through except Seb, he didn't move and looked, as out of the flames walked Assassin Aharon. There was a large series of screams, then the fire had melted the DS...stopping the message.

"Oh no...NO! THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING!!!" Joshua yelled in anger, tears forming in his eyes as he punched the wall until it started to dint and his fists started to bleed.

Toxic was crying, knowing that Aisha had died with them, while Veneno silently cursed under his breath, angrily. Joshua fell to the ground, crying until he felt a sharp whack on his shoulder. Veneno was standing in front of him, glaring at him, showing a bit of mercy and pity, but determination crossed his face.

"We should've known it was a trick. But we can't go back now...besides...you don't realise that I have these..." Veneno said, opening his back-pack.

A bright, white light shot forth and Joshua gasped as he saw the seven Video Crystals. Joshua reached out and held them in his hands. The rainbow light danced across his body, lighting it up.

"Listen. I know you both are in sorrow's shroud, losing friends and your beloved, but this is not the time to be weeping. At least, remember them for the things they did, and be happy they died fighting. We must press on. Joshua. The title of 'The Ultimate Gamer' is yours? Is it not? Then you must know that we can still save millions of others. Killing Aisha, as heartbreaking as it may be for both of you, prevented Aharon from starting the Giga Blaster...Now, let us..." Veneno was cut off by Aharon's laughing.

"Hahahaha...True, I may have killed them, but I can still spare the ones I need! I had no need for those other fools! Now, the Giga Blaster will fire in less than an hour. I doubt anyone can stop us now! And, in case you’re wondering that any of you will survive, forget it! Dakoda has discovered that the Giga Blaster drains all the energy out of the one who was used to fire it! Isn't this amazing! So many deaths..." Aharon laughed with glee.

"YOU SICK...TWISTED...DEMON!" Joshua yelled through clenched teeth.

"Oh? Is this Joshua displaying anger? Now, now, we wouldn't want to fall to the dark side, would we? Well, Dakoda...Destroy them!" Aharon ordered.

A beam of dark energy shot into the centre of the room, revealing Dakoda. Only his face was shrouded by shadows, his cape consumed all of the light around and his glowing DarkSword, shooting of beams of dark energy. His hair was still a dark, jet black and his eyes were red. He wasn't pleased.

"Hmph. Such pathetic heroes...my brother and two mercenaries. No matter. I doubt any of you will make any of a difference. Before we start, this is nothing personal to you two, but I intend to finish what our father did, Joshua. And you too, like all of your friends, will meet again...in death!" Dakoda laughed

Joshua kept silent. He wasn't going to let any of his emotions distract him. He had to beat Dakoda. Then, Aharon...Joshua knew his father was behind all of this. Aharon may be strong, but his power was nothing compared to Joshua's father. Drawing his swords, they shone brightly in the darkness.

Chapter 31.

Veneno raced behind a nearby pillar and started firing plasma shots at Dakoda. They were seeming to slow him down, but he wasn't hitting his target. Rushing into battle now would be stupid. He was a good swordfighter, yes, but his leg...

He reloaded his gun and continued his multiple rounds of bullets. A few did hit Dakoda, but it only did little, if any damage. Sighing, he decided more ammo used up in more shots could do more damage, but he would have to wait for an opening...

Meanwhile, Toxic was barely able to keep up with the multiple swords flying through the air. He was going defensive. But after a few minutes, he realised that Dakoda wasn't going to tire out, he attempted a counter attack. It worked, yes, but he found himself being lifted into the air, and flung into a wall. He managed to stop the impact and leap back into the fight.

His sword strokes were powerful, but lacked aim. That, itself was a problem. He decided that if he was going to make the blows which would get through Dakoda's defence work, he would have to swing a little less harder and get more control over his attack.

Joshua, however was managing quite poorly. His timing was off and Dakoda punished him for it. A swift blow knocked the sword in his right hand caused him to lose his grip on it, and was left fighting with one sword. Yes, he could've gotten his sword back, if he wanted another sword in his back. Dakoda was showing no mercy in his attacks, and continued relentlessly, fighting on with fury. A swift blow knocked Joshua into the air, the hilt of his sword hit Joshua in the chest, so violently, he coughed up a small amount of blood. Eventually, all three were forced back. The attacks were becoming too much.

"No! Not yet!"

Joshua decided to make a risky manoeuvre, and the outcomes were either:

A) He made it, and defeated Dakoda
B) Got himself killed
Or C) Run out of time.

He preferred option A. He ran up to Dakoda, jumping off Dakoda's chest, he flipped backwards and flew through the air backwards. Veneno saw the opportunity he was waiting for, charged up the shot and fired. Toxic took aim and slashed at Dakoda with such strength as Veneno's plasma blast. Dakoda teleported back, but didn't see Joshua's sword coming straight at him. It pierced right through his body and he fell to the ground, blood everywhere.

The three heroes ran up to him and to their surprise, Joshua helped him to his feet.

"What are you doing?!" Toxic yelled.

"Letting him go. He didn't kill anyone. Aharon and my father did. Dakoda was ordered to destroy us. Even though hatred burns inside him, inside that twisted mind of his, he is still human." Joshua explained.

He placed a hand on Dakoda's wound and he vanished.

"There. He should be back to his old self soon, where he would hide..." Joshua explained.

Toxic nodded in agreement while Veneno shrugged.

"Strange. You didn't kill him."

"We're even now. He's saved me...from myself..." Joshua sighed happily.

Chapter 32.

Finally, they reached the cannon, where Assassin Aharon was standing, laughing at them, as if he found them funny.

"Heheh...So Dakoda was defeated...No matter. The cannon is going to fire soon. Why shouldn't I have some fun while I wait for the deaths of millions! Yes! This will make me all powerful. And then, I will become immortal!!!" Aharon laughed.

He had changed his outfit. His black suit was firm and tight on his body, and there was a black, glowing aura around Aharon. His eyes had turned darker than any black that anyone has ever seen. Darker than the heart of an evil man. Or the depths of oblivion. Aharon had been to Hell and back, too evil and too powerful, and he was finally sealed away. Until Joshua turned 15, and arrived in the Video Game Dimension.

"So...I guess that I'll be spilling your blood after all...with my own to hands. I will enjoy you bleed, and laugh at your demise, now Ultimate Gamer, descendent of Johnathan Lightwalker...COME!"

Veneno drew his sword. Knowing the legends he had heard about him and the things Joshua told him, they were going to need to work together, and with swords. Guns weren't going to stop this assassin of darkness. Aharon drew his prized weapon. His Double-Edged-Sided Lightsabre. Before he attack, Joshua clicked his fingers. As the swords clashed together, they all held together. This surprised Veneno and Toxic.

"He can't break any weapons of ours with his Lightsabre now! Toxic! Free Aisha! Me and Veneno can handle this!" Joshua ordered.

As Toxic raced to Aisha, Aharon muttered forth some weird words and some demonic-looking robots approached. They had tough armour and it was hard to penetrate. Joshua slashed both swords in an like this: X , and the robot fell back, exploding. Veneno simply stopped with a spell of his own.

"THUNDAGARAJA!"

Millions of lighting bolts formed then turned into a dragon, hurtling towards the robot and Aharon. It pierced right through the two, destroying the robot and wounding Aharon. Blood fell onto the floor and Aharon grew angry.

"Fools."

He started slashing wildly, his moves becoming unpredictable. His sabre twirled and span. Veneno made an error and found his cane was sliced in half. Veneno's eyes narrowed and his body was surrounded by a surge of power. Joshua saw this and stepped back. Good reason too. Veneno's anger exploded into a series of frenzied slashes. The sword broke Aharon's Lightsabre in half, causing it to explode, throwing Aharon back.

He drew his scythe and lunged at them. Before he could, a whirlwind picked him up and sent him into a wall. Aisha was free and she was managing to hold off Aharon. Toxic stood besides her, defending her and smiled.

Aharon's eyes started to blaze. He was not pleased. To be defeated by these brats? No...He wasn't going to let go now. He let out a loud yell of fury and smashed Veneno into the air, performed 4 strokes, one up, one down, one left and the last to the right, causing blood to fly all over Aharon's face and he licked it off. Joshua raced to Veneno's side and helped him to his feet.

"Ugh...Not...Yet..." Veneno groaned.

Joshua placed his hands on the wounds and an aura of white light flowed into Veneno's body. He applied a few regen-patches and let him rest. He was badly wounded but would live. He would have to...

His thoughts were interrupted by Aharon's next attack. Barely missing him, Toxic wasn't concentrating and slashed at Aharon. There was a brief cry of anger and pain as the damage had been done. Joshua slashed like this: / and cut Aharon's head off, it rolled a bit, blood pouring everywhere, and light returning slowly. The headless body fell forward, into the abyss of space...

Chapter 33

"Veneno! You okay?!" Toxic asked with worry.

Veneno groaned as the blood stopped and he gently nodded. He had taken some sever damage and was in no condition to go any further. He placed a hand on his shoulder and teleported him back to Earth, where there would be a medical team of robots ready to perform surgery.

Aisha and Toxic were lip-locked, until Joshua walked over; the two broke apart and blushed. Joshua would regret telling Aisha this, but he had no choice...

"Aisha...Eiko...is...is...she's gone...She told me that you were sisters...no matter what happened, that is what would make her happy, if you lived your life to the fullest."

Aisha nodded weakly and looked at Toxic. Tears rolling down her face while Joshua watched.

"Toxic...I'm going on alone. I want you to have this. This is an Elemental Stone. One for you and Veneno. This will allow you to choose what sort of powers you want, whether it be Earth, or Fire, Light or Dark, Water or Wind...The decisions are yours, but think carefully. You cannot turn back. Now, I will send you both back to Earth. Don't do anything Toxic. That could get you in trouble..."

"Game boy Control!"

Toxic and Aisha vanished. Joshua looked down, the core of the S.P.I.K.E space station wasn't too far...and this...was where his father was waiting...


Walking down the final stretch of corridor which lead to the core, purple and black beams of energy were repeatedly flowing through the core of the station, bringing power to the other sections. Beneath the core was the endless void of space, nothing but blackness and stars. Joshua heard footsteps and the voice he despised. It had been 12 years since he first heard it...when he was abandoned. Saying he was a failure at everything.

"So. Joshua. Son...We finally meet again. How has the death of all that you cared about affected you? Did the memories you had, rebuild themselves? Did you learn who you truly are, and that you are pathetic? Like when you were three years old, I see no change in you. You are still a failure. I don't understand you. Dakoda accepts it, I accept it, why do you and Zac...oh wait...he is gone, isn't he...Well, maybe you could trust Eiko to heal your wounds, but she has perished. Your best friend. Seb...Teacher, Mr Dower...and David...And the power you wield...the Ultimate Gamer you may be in the Video Game Dimension, but here, you have nothing. Except three friends and a dying planet. Why don't you end it all now? And accept the inventible?" Joshua's father offered.

Joshua took off his cape and re-adjusted his cap. He drew his swords and looked at his father.

"...No. I am who I am. The hero. The one that walks in the light, lead by faith, hope and all things pure. Many of my ancestors were evil, yes. But your Great Grandfather, and my Great Great Grandfather, Johnathan Lightwalker gave himself up, to save the entire universe. All the lives...everywhere. He was a friend of Sir Eric of the Larson clan**, but he was not able to journey with him. I will achieve the title of the Ultimate Gamer. And I can save you from the darkness. Let me help you...Repent for the lives you have killed." Joshua replied.

His father laughed and shot him and angry glare. His son's defiance was not something that he was enjoying. It was no matter. His son was not going to triumph.

"Very well, If you do not wish to submit to the darkness...if you will try to show me mercy, I will see you break before you do, and when you do break, my son, you will die..."

Joshua's father drew his swords. The entire surroundings turned black and a ring of dark purple surrounded them. This made Joshua uneasy.

"Listen. Only one of us will leave this arena alive. The other will be sent into the depths of oblivion, tormented until the ends of time. That would be a noble end for you, eh?"

>Great...I'm in for the fight of my life...< Joshua thought to himself.

Chapter 35

As the wall of darkness expanded, Joshua’s uneasiness continued to grow. He tried to focus on the multiple targets rushing towards him.

>Multiple targets?! Woah!<

Joshua barely had time to parry all of the sword slashes his father attempted to strike him with. The darkness around him made it difficult to see the blades, and he was forced back with a kick in the stomach, sent straight into the wall of energy.

“Augh…This is going to be harder than I thought…” Joshua said, a bit worried.

He wasn’t going to show fear. If he did, he would lose. Pushing all negative emotions aside, he concentrated on the stopping his father from attacking. Defending wasn’t going to keep Joshua alive forever. His father had much more power in his attacks and greater speed…if only there was a way to use that to his advantage…

Thinking had caused Joshua to leave himself open, and he received a nasty shock when the swords cut into his side. Blood was not pouring out, but it left some nasty marks and a big bruise though. Deciding to leave his thoughts for later, he pushed on, changing his fighting style into something his father wouldn’t recognize.

The plan worked, which gave Joshua a temporary advantage over his father. If he could get him with little room to manoeuvre, he might be able to gain a permanent upper-hand. Joshua didn’t realise the glowing light from his back pack though. His father backed away as the darkness vanished and light illuminated the room. Joshua’s father staggered back, away from the light, in fear and because of his lack of vision.

“…The Video Game Crystals/ Game boy Crystals…” Joshua muttered as they flew into his hands.

He clenched them his fists and bolts of rainbow energy fired in random directions. Colors lit up the room even further, making it too bright for Joshua’s father to handle. Then, as he let them go, they started to spin around him, beams of rainbow energy flowing into him. He let out a yell of triumph as the power caused him to change.

His cap had vanished, and in it’s place was his hair, shining brightly in all the colors of the rainbow along with his t-shirt. His swords glowed brighter and he thrust them into the air. His body floated in mid-air. His eyes opened and looked at his father, backing away.

Chapter 36 & Epiloge

“Surrender.”

Joshua’s father laughed, before his face and body started to shimmer and then it began to expand. Talons jutted out of his hands as they became large claws, which looked dangerous to come near, but this wasn’t only change that was happening. Two large black wings sprouted from his back and grew larger until it started to darken some of the lit up room. His face was merging into what could only be recognized as a dragon’s head.

“…Witness the might…that I wield, boy! I will not yield to the light! As long as the darkness flows through my veins, my very being, I shall not fall to you foul warriors that defend truth and justice! I will destroy this world…this dimension…behold…I am the Ultimate Dark Dragon! Tremble before me!!!!” it roared.

Joshua smiled at this.

“You don’t seem to realise that as long as the Game boy Crystals/Video Game Crystals glow and my heart remains pure, I will not fall!”

The dragon lashed at Joshua who did not move. The claw went straight through him and disintegrated. The creature which was once his father, retreated backwards, and fell into the void of space.

“I will still destroy Earth! With my power, nothing will remain but dust!”

Joshua thrust his hand forward, sending a wave of rainbow energy towards the dragon, stunning it. His swords continued to glow and he sped towards it, running through space as a trail of light followed him. The swords slashed right through the body, but nothing happened.

“Ultimate Gamer? Hah! You are nothing! I wi-“

The dragon’s body had been sliced clean in half as blood floated in space; it slowly began to explode, causing Joshua to be thrown back. As the dragon let out a howl of anger, directed at Joshua, it finally vanished into the darkness of oblivion. Where all evil had come forth.

Light shone down on Joshua as everything went white...


"Hey...Joshua? You awake there?" a voice asked.

*Kiss*

Joshua felt two warm lips touch his and he leapt with a start. He looked at the person, and there, was Eiko, standing in front of him smiling.

"EIKO! You...You came back...I..." Joshua started.

"...Shhh...Everyone else is still asleep. Let's go have some fun..." Eiko said, winkinh at Joshua.

Joshua reached over to his bed-side table and reached into his drawer to find his old mega-phone. A wide grin spread across his face as Eiko hugged him.

They snuck into Toxic's room, who, of course was sleeping next to Aisha. Joshua took in a deep breath and...

"Wait." a voice whispered.

"Veneno? Here...you do it." Joshua said, passing him the mega-phone.

Veneno smiled, which took Joshua by surprise, but was quickly startled by the loud booming voice that followed.

"SURPRISE!!!"

Toxic jumped straight out of bed and was holding on to the light-bulb on the ceiling, Aisha had been pinned to the roof in shock, while Joshua, Veneno and Eiko were laughing.

"Joshua..."

"ZAC! SEB! DAVID! MR DOWER!"

They all exchanged a friendly hand-shake and Joshua explained about the final battle.

"It's finally over..." Joshua sighed.

>Really? I don't think so...The Video Game Dimension awaits...and you will now know...you beat nothing but a copy of all of us...Come, Joshua. We await you...< his father's voice echoed through his mind.

"Joshua?" Veneno asked.

"We leave for the Video Game Dimension, tommorow. Prepare yourselves. Gaming Force will be shocked to see you." Joshua said.

A portal instantly illuminated somewhere in the depths of space...and soon, the dimension where Joshua's adventures had first begun...they would return...

---END OF Evil on Earth/ S.P.I.K.E's wrath.----

Sequel, Possiblity, titles, suggestions and people interested in being added post immediently. You have five days.

I'd give them more than 5 days given the lack or replies this forum gets. More like two weeks perhaps.

Nice story, I should reread it, I forgot the start.

True. I'll give em' two weeks. I got quite a lot of fans because of the story at GameFaqs...Heh...

Most of the people in the Everyone's Character's board hardly comes here now...Sad, isn't it?

Blah. The first chapter would be something like this.


Prolouge

It has been four months since S.P.I.K.E's defeat, and their forces have been slowly vanishing. People, have slowly rebuilt our planet, and people finally know true peace. All of the credit goes towards Gaming Force and thier leader, Joshua Lightwalker.

His past is unknown to the people of Earth, and will probably remain that way. The Gaming Force is considered to be from another dimension, but they refuse to become test subjects for experiments.

But...In the darkness...In the depths of Oblivion, something stirred. A great power, which grows day by day. This power, seeks to escape from it's prision yet again, and get revenge on the one who sent him here.

"...This darkness...This power...It has...slipped through my fingers...but...I will not lose myself...this place...of evil...gives me strength...and I...will return..."

The darkness grows, it's power will be unleashed upon the unsuspecting Video Dimension...instead of our home. It knows, that the Ultimate Gamer will fight to protect it...with his life.

Meanwhile, the planets in the Video Dimension have already been under attack. Many warlords of darkness have continued to push the forces of light back. In fact, they are nearing the brink of defeat. Can Gaming Force save the Video Dimension? And who is the one in the darkness?

*sigh* The War Tavern is a lot more empty; [Eh?] They've had to halve the drink prices, to no avail. Oh well, may as well keep going huh?

Bah...Too young to drink. I'm only Fifteen!

Besides, I brung my own drinks!

*hands out free cookies and Cola to everyone who posts on this board*

Let the word be heardm Dutch! Inform all to post here and be part of my story!!!

Joshua: This...is not my story...

*facepalms*

Most of the people in the Everyone's Characters thread are no longer on the JCF.

Anyway, nice work superjwren.

Thats true; that thread could use a bit of a cleanout, a polish up, and an update. I'd sum all the characters into a species-allegance table if I wasn't so busy.

...It's kinda weird...There ain't many human characters here...

Meh. At least I'm kinda unique...I am Joshua Lightwalker...one who treds in the light...the darkness is what I must purge from the hearts of everyone...my duty of the Ultimate Gamer...I will not fail...I will not fall!

Define unique; look up the name 'lightwalker' there are a number of interesting variations.

Thats the problem with the net, all the good ones are taken.

Our characters are based on the game this forum is dedicated to, so no, there won't be a lot of human characters.

True...A flaw...My character cannot use fire-arms without getting devestating recoil. It's either using his magical powers, swords fighting or running away, screaming like a little girl...

Weakness....Worries wayyyy too much about other people.

-Is human, meaning being shot through the head/chest would kill, or severly wound.

-Can't concentrate with girls around.

-has difficulty killing living things.

If you want someone who's evil, look at Assassin Aharon. Think of him as a more evil Septhiroth...with the power to reserrect himself from the darkness of oblivion, who knows how to mess with Joshua's mind and has the powers of darkness at his disposal. He can't transform into a demon, but a Dark Dragon instead, if that fails, he (in one story) becomes an almighty evil monster, who was rumored to bring the darkness upon the Earth millions of years ago.

He never does anything stupid, has the IQ of 388, and is the young age of 23.

Bah...Evil guys make me seem as strong as a small teddy bear...U_U;

In all honesty, your thought process is a bit immature. I don't think you're experienced enough to write a full scale story and expect to get a large reader base.

I have, thank you very much, so button it.

Besides, I have typed MUCH better stories than this, so leave me alone. I don't critisize what you do!

*is angry*

I haven't had a good day...school sucks...Aargh... X_X

Perhaps you should refrain from posting your story here if you don't want criticism.

...It's just I haven't had much negative feedback for a while...kinda hard to adjust to...Let's just say I have a problem with...myself...adjusting to certain changes...

For example, when someone last ticked me off...You don't wanna know....Remember Alantis? You're next....*evil snicker*

Okay, Okay, in all serious now, Thanks for your opinion. Please, tell me how I can improve on it, so I may safely add your character to my story without any...accidents...

This was one of my newer stories...my first ones were how Joshua ended up in The Video Dimension...not that anyone would care...well, the Video Dimension contains the Jazz Planets...which are located in the Everyone's Story post but...I suck at cooperative writing...so...Suggestions for the sequel, which we be posted here, will be accepted. Inform others if you wish. I want to enjoy my hobby of writing stories. It's the one of the only talents I can do, where people appreciate what I do...everywhere else, I am mocked...for who I am...a young, 16 year old who is hated by most of the people in his school of 600...



I haven't had an enjoyable life at school...and it's getting worse. Could ya at least suggest something to help me get better at this? Please...

Sure thing. I'll gladly help you out. But I should warn you that I'm a very straight forward guy and I don't surgar coat what I say when it comes to criticisms, so you'll have to promise not to get upset or anything.

For instance, most of your characters seem to be perfect beings in the professions that they chose. For a terminology reference, they would be called Mary Sues.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Sue

For further reading. Generally, these characters are hard to get into and have the reader find any sympathy with. Characters need to have flaws to make them feel more human. Plus characters with flaws have room to grow throughout the story, if they try to work out their flaw or if that trait becomes their fatal undoing. Authors of great classics tend to play on their characters weaknesses to create a story that's powerful and moving. Any good peice of literature will have flawed characters, and that's what makes them good.

Also, your plot seems to resemble how my stories used to be when I first started. Straight-forward and a lot of action, but without much continuity between the scenes and chapters and stuff. Overall, it never really moved anywhere. The easiest way to improve on this as I see it is to make your plots character driven. Each character should have something that they want and will do anything to get it. They all have individual motives and persue them. When the motives of two characters clash is when the fun begins. Conflict arises and has to be resolved. Combined with characters who are flawed, such as one who desires to be loved and one who's ambitions get in the way of their relationship, you've got Pride and Prejudice.

Final thing that comes to my mind at this time is how your story is narrated. Firstly, I'll break down how an average scene of a story should play out. First you dress the setting. Give a description about when and where the characters are. Afterwards, introduce who is in there and if needed how they enter. Then you can start dialogue and descriptions and stuff. Take care to give lots of detail about descriptions, settings, and how things are done. You want the reader to have a clear and concise idea that matches the one that's in your own head while writing. Plus detail is good because from one reader to another they'll have the same thing in their head. Of course, you should still leave stuff up to the reader's imagination. Just try to find the right amount that works, and you certainly don't have to describe everything in the same amount of detail. As Radium told me a long time ago..

"Hell, even a color every now and then would be nice."

But anyway, don't get discouraged. You're starting out the exact same way I did. Posting what I did here, and our story writing abilities are/were similar. In time, you'll become a SUPER FUNTASTIC author like me.

...Sure. I'm posting the story HERE though...Unless...I can find elsewhere...I'm not really one who puts swearing in his stories or...romance in more stories...

Meh, Go ahead, but I think I'm on the same level as you though. Maybe we should write a story together sometime...but a story I've seen that's cool...(in my opinion, is The Gamemaster's Legacy by Anthony Bault...

Guided stories are very useful, you can write a chapter and get someone more experienced to look over it and explain all the weak points. I should find someone to do that with my stuff, I definitely need improvement.

...Wait, what? So because you consider myself your equal, you're going to discount every peice of advice I just said?

I should hope not; I at least take the advice of my equals, thats how you end up better than them.

No, I paid heed to your advice. I respect people with skills higher, euqal or less than mine. I truly a, grateful for it. I know one day, I will be one of the greatest...and in two years, I will be eighteen...Yay...Growing older is freaky...T_T

I'm always going to be a kid a heart though...maybe I should change the name from Lightwalker to Wren...Yeah....Maybe...Last time I made Joshua die, people threw things at me...sharp things....which hurt....

Is currently playing Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time.

*imagines if he had Baby version of himself with swords*



"Soon, I will see you...in the depths of hell...suffering...dying...forever!" Aharon

"I HAVE FURY!!!" Fawful

"...Ow....My head..." Dr Neo Cortex.

"I'm only a level 11 newbie!" Septhiroth.

"What are you doing?" Jazz

"Wheeeeeeeeee!!!!" Spaz.

"Piece of cake!" Lori

"...People desire power...in turn, they open thier hearts to darkness. Until they gain the power, they descend further into the shadows..."

Ah; reminds me of me when I first crawled onto the net. [8yrs old, and by all accounts already developing the annoying personality people have come to know and loathe.]

........Um....Only three days to go to join the story before...

It begins...

Join? As in a character or what?

As a character...Yes. Just tell post the details of the character, if you wish. I will also accept input from whatever you suggest, just as long as it is acceptable.

It doesn't really matter what species your character is. It is taking placing in the Video Dimension, remember. Tommorow is deadline...I think....I hope to have more than ONE person...

Hmmm....Think....Gotta get people to come to this topic....Ah!

All Come to this topic and get a free cookie, popcorn and drink of your choice to read this story!*

*(Warning: Freebies may not be included)

Okay...I'm almost ready...I'll have everything ready to go as soon as I check a few things...

Introduction to Chaotic Catastrophe!

Two months have past since the defeat of S.P.I.K.E, the sinister corporation which once had Earth in it's grasp. They were slowly draining the life from the planet, causing millions to surrender all things of value, and some were imprisioned because of thier, 'betrayal'.

But, a shining light came, with it, came a band of heroes by the name of Gaming Force, which fought bravely against the perils in another dimension. Joined by two ex-mercenaries by the name of Toxic and Veneno, they all managed to defeat S.P.I.K.E, and destroy thier space station which was going to destroy Earth.

But, something is amiss. Scattered reminants of S.P.I.K.E still fight on, causing trouble and destruction. They continue to put their lives at risk for reasons that the people cannot figure out. This however, is exactly what a certain evil master-mind is planning...

In The Video Dimension...

The remains of Robotropolis have been rebuilt. Millions of robots and other creatures are being produced at a massive rate, which have taken the forces of Light by surprise. Many people have been captured, while others try to hold out until help arrives from allies on different planets. But no planet has been spared from the onslaught. The quiet life of those who have not been involved in this battle has shattered. Such is the life of Adis T. Ziblink. Her once tranquil life of hanging around and collecting junk was destroyed when the forces of Darkness invaded.

[Target located...Identifing useful abilities...Capable of recycling old machinery into something possibly better...Objective recognized...Capture...]

Seeing no alternative, she fled. Negotiations were useless against robots that were only programmed to capture and kill. Carefully making her way through the darkness, she remembered that a portal which lead to another dimension was located. In past events, The Ultimate Gamer had left back for his own dimension on the planet she was on. And since the robots seemed not to have found it yet, she approached it quickly.

It was large and round, which looked like a gateway. Ones pure of heart could easily step through, but those of darkness...were simply repelled. She cautiously went closer, until a vortex instantly came into existance. Before she had a chance to think of the possiblities, a volley of laser fire zoomed past her, one of the bolts struck her arm, and she fell forward, into the vortex...

There...Intro is completed.

Chapter One and Two Completed. Chpt 2 is from Joshua's POV...

Chapter One: Earth

The normal days of Earth have finally resumed. Once a place filled with terror and destruction, it is growing rapidly in research in special technology and many cures for certain diseases had been found. Still, nothing could be done about the ones that had died during S.P.I.K.E's rule. The morning sun finally rose, it's bright beams shining through the windows of buildings everywhere. At Gaming Force HQ, it was quiet.

"...Okay...Plenty of time to sneak out and smash some S.P.I.K.E robots...I haven't had much fun during we defeated S.P.I.K.E...The interviews, the scientists...the others always trashing them before I get a chance..." Joshua whispered to himself.

Despite the fact he just woke up, it had taken less than a millisecond to change into his usual attire. His white t-shirt was still the same, but in his back-pack, was some extremly strong and light armor made of a mysterious material unknown to all. It shone brightly with the colors of the four elements.

>Somehow, I just don't find this challenging...I mean, this place is huge, alarms are set, and I already know where they...<

Joshua almost tripped on a defense activator. Sighing quietly, he ran out of the large building and raced towards the beach. The highway was quite empty, very little cars were around, and they found it hard to see the blur of speed rush past. The road was shimmering brightly in the morning sun. Until it's beams pointed towards the beach.

"Huh?"

He skidded to a stop and leapt off the highway, onto the sandy shores. The golden sand was soft to tread on, but his steps were light, which did not cause his feet to sink. Ahead was the portal he and his friends (excluding Veneno and Toxic) had returned from the Video Dimension. It had become a bit rusted, but it's vibrant silver color was still in sight.

"No need to use this...Everything's fine there...We stopped them for good..."

He looked around, finding nothing at all. There was no robots here at all...Sighing, he began to walk off before there was a bright flash of light, emanating from the portal!

"What th-?!" Joshua yelled before a vortex appeared, it didn't draw him near, instead something seemed to be approaching! He readied his swords, before the portal closed, and someone landed on the ground, hurt.

Joshua cautiously walked up to the figure and crouched down. It appeared she had wings, and one was bleeding quite badly. He crouched down beside the one who was injured.

"Hey, are you all right? Hello? Can you hear me?" Joshua asked.

The figure moved weakly, slowly getting to it's feet, before collapsing on Joshua. The blood continued to flow, and was starting to stain his shirt. Grabbing his backpack, he pulled out a bandage, and awkwardly wrapped the bandage around it's wing. He examined the figure closly.

"Hmmm...It looks like a Kiwi bird...from somewhere in the Video Dimension. It's...female. I don't know how she got here though. I though the portals were closed...unless something happened to make them re-open..." Joshua muttered.

"Uhh...W-Where...am...I?" the kiwi bird asked.

Joshua was surprised that she had regained some of her strength back already, but sat her gently on the ground. She seemed to try and move away from the light that was growing brighter. He quickly picked her up and looked for some nearby shade from the sun. As he placed her down, she looked up at him.

"..."

"Relax. I'm here to help you. I don't mean you any harm. Do you need help to stand up? Can I get you some water or something?" Joshua offered nicely.

"...J...Joshua...I...I need to find...The...Ultimate...Gamer..." she replied weakly.

"...That...would be me. We need to get you somewhere safe. S.P.I.K.E robots could be..." Joshua was cut off by a loud mechanical sound. The water slowly parted, and out of the ocean walked a S.P.I.K.E ACKA FIGHTER. Drawing his swords, he stood in front of the girl.

[Target...Joshua Lightwalker...alternate last name...Wren...Destroy for...Victory for S.P.I.K.E!]

Quickly drawing his swords and facing the large mechanical monster, Joshua simply closed his eyes before opening them again, to see the robot almost upon him. Seeing this, he simply jumped forward into the robot, forcing it back before Joshua threw one of his swords at the robot's head. It was a direct hit, causing it to fall and simply shoot out spark.

"C'mon. I'll carry you to safety. If I can get back to Gaming Force HQ, we shouldn't have a problem. Now, climb on my back, please." Joshua asked.

The Kiwi Girl simply nodded and slowly climbed on. Joshua ran quickly down the highway, before it began to split open. More robots were appearing, until he found himself completely surrounded. Joshua searched around, trying to find a weak spot. He saw a bunch of weaker robots there, and charged forward, not realising his error until he got closer. Several razor blades sliced into him, causing him to fall backwards, before he did, he span around, landing on his stomach.

"Get up...please...Hurry..." The Girl pleaded softly.

The sun was getting higher, and she let out a soft cry. Joshua looked up at her, before setting her down on here feet, and put his swords in his sheaths. He looked at the robots who pointed thier weapons at Joshua, who had his arms raised.

[Come with us. You must be executed. The girl lives...Now...]

Joshua nodded to the girl, who painfully began to run into the opposite direction, before she tripped and heard a loud explosion nearby. She turned around to see the robots, standing in a circle, before they all fell backwards, destroyed. Joshua stood in the center, breathing heavily and sweating.

"That...attack cost me...some of my...strength...We...have to hurry...Let's...go..." Joshua muttered.

He walked for a short distance, keeping up with the girl, before he fell over, bruised and bleeding. Something had seemed to pierce right through his shirt, a large sheet of metal stuck out of his back, blood quickly running down onto the road.

"Augh...I-It's nothing...Your...safety comes first. Let's go..." Joshua muttered.

As they both walked slowly to Gaming Force HQ, they both leaned on each other for support. She looked at Joshua as they finally made it to Gaming Force HQ. Both were totally exaughsted, but still managed to keep upright...and both managed to smile at each other...until the pain in Joshua's back became too much, and he fell forward, unable to move. His vision, going black....

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Chapter Two: Awakening.

-Joshua's thought's-

-Descending into the shadows again...I thought...this time, I wouldn't be coming back...So many times I had ended up here because of injuries that had left me close to death...But...I wasn't expecting for it to be caused by S.P.I.K.E robots...They seemed to be stronger than I last saw...How? Could something drive them further? Or...was I getting weaker...?-

-I didn't really know about what was going to happen in the things yet to come. I know Assassin Aharon and my father were gone...but what puzzled me was why...and how that girl ended up here...Only when the Darkness is purged, shall the portals close after the saviours of Light leave...but...what if the Darkness had returned? Would the portals...open again?-

-In this place, there is nothing...but emptiness...it is a void...no heat, yet it is not cold. Left with nothing but my own thoughts as I continued to float here, awaiting to find the light to lead me from this place...My body was damaged, but the Light would restore me. My heart...and those of my friends continue to care for each other...our bond with each other is close...too close for us to be seperate...-

-I closed my eyes, then opened them again. I was still asleep, yet I was still awake. This place seemed to be so vast, reaching endlessly...the light seemed so far away, yet I felt the warmth slowly pulsing through my body...Stars slowly swirled past me, as the light grew closer, something caused it to vanish...-

"Hmph...Trying to leave again, hoping to leave me here, and not take me with you? Forget it, Joshua. I am always in the darkness of your heart...I will not remain this way...I shall not continue my existance as a mere memory..." the voice called to me.

-I knew that belonged to Assassin Aharon. Only something that sinister could come from him. But...voices continued to ring in my head, before everything went to white...-

-I was breathing, but still asleep. Floating in a void of white. Looking around, I found little around me. But...something called me. I didn't know what, but...it sounded soothing...the voice...it told me I would need to be strong...and I couldn't rely on the Light alone. I didn't understand. It said, that despite I was one of the Light, since my turn to the Darkness long ago, I remain in the Twilight.-

"The Light alone...cannot bring you victory, Ultimate Gamer. The Darkness, although it corrupts the ones seeking power, it will not harm the ones who seek to use it for good..."

-I didn't know what to say in response to that. The Darkness...in my heart was something I wanted to forget. The powers I still had from my dark journey, were the last things I wanted to use. I just hoped...I wouldn't have to use them...Light finally shone through. My sleep was over, yet the awakening...I have yet to understand...-

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Chapter 3: Warnings and Preperations

Joshua's eyes slowly opened, staring up at the relieved smile of a girl with bright purple hair and a ribbion in her hair. Offering her hand, she helped Joshua to his
feet before hugging him tightly. Crying soflty.

"Eiko...It's alright. Okay? I'm fine. You don't need to worry. Besides, you know I don't die easily." Joshua smiled down at her.

Eiko looked up at him and dried the tears from her eyes before hugging him again. Joshua simply held her in his arms gently before they both looked at the girl Joshua
had saved earlier. She seemed a lot more healthier now. Her injuries were still healing, but she was quite capable of getting around without support.

"...Joshua Lightwalker? I need to speak with all of you urgently. It concerns the Video Dimension..." she asked.

As Eiko ran ahead, Joshua simply walked. Still trying to figure out what was going on...The portals opening...the sudden surge of S.P.I.K.E robots strength...why was it
all occuring now? Something didn't seem right. Joshua wondered if he should have gone out on his own. Rescuing the girl he found was the right thing to do...but something...didn't seem right...why was she wounded like that when he found her? Was she attacked by Darkness? How could she? The forces of evil were destroyed...but that could also mean she tried to attack the Forces of Good...making her an enemy...

"Best to leave these thoughts to later. Simply trying to figure them out now is usless. Simply thinking about these things is going to keep me occupied. Better keep
my mind on the current task at hand..."

As Joshua looked up, he thought he could feel some dark presence watching him.

"...I better move."

Meanwhile, in the Video Dimension...

Dr. Ivo Robotnik was sitting in his chair watching the multiple screens of battle. His new and improved robots, the DarkDestructors were performing brilliantly. Many of the
forces of Light had been captured and imprisoned, awaiting execution or a much more gruesome fate...being turned into Robotnik's mindless slave. Fighting for the darkness. His anger was still quite high. Dr. Neo Cortex was still allied with the Forces of Light, when that blasted boy, Joshua Lightwalker met him again, he joined the Forces of Light then and there.

"But still...how did those two meet before Joshua arrived here?" Dr Robotnik thought aloud.

As he continued to watch the moniters, he came across a recording. One where a portal had been opened and warped someone to Earth. Smashing a nearby console with his fist, he angrily stormed out of the room, before he turned down another corridor to a place that was calm him down...The Robotization Chamber. Normally, a frail and easily damaged machine with reversable effects, Robotnik had re-made it. Making it harder to cure the effects, and if the robot was destroyed, the one inside would perish along with it.

Another figure walked out of the shadows beside Robotnik, who simply chuckled.

"Excellent. Your ability to torture those who stand in our way amuses me..." the figure laughed.

>Best not to tell him about...<

The figure instantly recognized Robotnik's thoughts.

"It matters not that one got through the portal to Earth. It changes nothing. Even though the Ultimate Gamer may be warned, our army will soon outmatch his. You see...unless there is some large pockets of resistance hidden across this dimension...or more of our weak hearted allies join them...then we may consider them a small threat, but still...as long as I am here, that brat is not going to stop us this time..."

"Despite the fact you were beaten a few times?" Robotnik questioned.

"...All I need is Assassin Aharon back...John Darken and Dakoda will be easy to find. Especially since they will want to join our cause...but you see...although John Darken is the last of the Omega Knights, I, am much more stronger than anyone in these dimensions. I will gain thier power...making all of us stronger...Hah..." he laughed.

On Earth...

"So...that's what is happening?! How could this occur?! We left it safe for our friends! But...the ones of the Dark are back...how..." Seb muttered angrily.

Seb was about 14 years old. He was born from a rich family, but befriended Joshua at a young age. His skills with an axe have grown, as well as his abilities to use Fire, Lighting and Metal magic. He had bright yellow hair and a red basketball jersey. He wore black pants and his eyes burned red with fire. Once Dakoda's famed assassin, he returned to the light after Joshua and his friends help.

"...But sitting here is not helping...we have to do something! We can't simply wait here, knowing everyone is in danger!" Eiko yelled.

"....Veneno....Toxic...Are you willing to come with us? This mission has an extremly low chance of success." Joshua offered.

Veneno smirked while Toxic simply laughed.

"We've come this far! How hard could it be? Let's go already!" Toxic exclaimed.

Veneno simply nodded in agreement.

"Adis? You up to this? Can you come with us?" Joshua asked.

"...."

"Listen, I know how it feels to know how to lose everything I once had too. But you have to let go of the past and look forward to the future. I promise to look after you. We are going to need your help." Joshua said calmly.

Adis nodded and everyone walked off to thier quaters. Eiko walked up to Adis and glared at her angrily.

"Listen. I don't know how you got here...and even if you are on our side....but stay away from Joshua. He's mine." Eiko threatened.

"W-What?! Is something wrong with you?!" Adis yelled back.

"Adis! Eiko! Get moving! We gotta get moving!" Seb yelled.


Sorry if this chapter sucks. Under pressure of going back to school and other stuff...