Episode 48: Truth and Tribulation

[Vince Hardy]

Between the emergence of this god-looking creature and the activation of Chaos Strive, Frosch had seen enough to where the gray hair under his chin will start falling off. All of this raw power going around just wasn't Frosch's style. Well, it could be, but his most powerful moves aren't very discriminate and will likely get his allies harmed or killed in the process of him actually trying. For that reason, he had to bring in the big guy.

"It's getting a little busy in here...finally..." Frosch noted with a concerned tone. If it was just starting to get busy, then his eyes must have saw something entirely different from earlier. The geezer must have more tricks up his sleeve than he showed.

"Aquos Cyclone!" This was Frosch's signature ability, and was reputed as the strongest Aquos ability. For obvious reasons, he wasn't going to use it anywhere near full capacity, because he isn't in the business of killing his allies while Kyuki goes away free. Instead, he used it a VERY low output. The ocean around them was disturbed greatly. For a moment, the entire planet's sea level had risen for a brief moment due to the storm surge created from Frosch's power. All enemies on shore were rattled by this impressive showing of force and were defeated instantly when a wave of water crashed on top of them all. This was done to prevent any of them from wanting to follow Clayf in if he was spotted. The land was submerged in water as a result of this.

Speaking of which, Frosch's usage of this ability gave Clayf a clear indication that help was needed on the inside, as Frosch would not use that kind of power for no reason. All anyone could hear now was the sound of metallic walls getting busted down and flailing on the floors.

"I was hoping I wouldn't have to do this to you, but...you're really asking for it if you think that form is enough to bolster your ego that high," Frosch stated.

Matching up with Frosch's declaration was the entrance of Clayf into this battle.

"Surprise, mothafucka!" Clayf exclaimed as he barged into the big room through the wall. "Grand Slide!" Clayf slammed the floor with his axe to manipulate the foundation of the floor. He forced Dante to move towards the far side of the room away from everyone else by having the floor underneath him carry him there. This resulted in the three attackers going on a crash course with each other. Before they got the chance to test their mettle against one another, Clayf suddenly appeared above them with his axe hoisted above his head. "Take this! Colossal Sunder!" Clayf cleverly included all three of the enemies with this attack by timing his swing. He swung down, and then pushed himself down with them to carry them all the way to the floor. The resulting impact against the floor produced a tremendous force that knocked the god-looking creature back a considerable distance. As for Andrew, Jennifer, and Traqdrach, they were effectively smushed underneath the weight of Clayf's power.

"Ha! And that's what I do!" Clayf celebrated. He disrespected the opponents he just downed by 'accidentally' stepping on them as he issued a challenge to this new creature on the battlefield. "I'm guessing you're the big baddy I was called here for. Word on the street is you haven't had a worthy challenger for that form of yours. I say it's about time you got one! Put 'em up and let's rock!"

[Daniel Andersen]

As a miracle in danger, Clayf appeared out of nowhere and gave a special delivery to their enemies. Traqdrach and two recycled decedents along with Chaos Strive that was activated were all messed up all over the place. Chaos Strive probably did not suffer that much damage- that thing was way too overpowered to be defeated in one hit, no matter the enemy. They'd have to deal with it sooner or later, but there is one problem that still stubbornly persists- Virus. Even after being massacred by both Kuzuha, her summons and Gladion that thing kept picking itself up and continuing to fight- sure it is not as powerful as anticipated, but it had one hell of a bar when it came to health and endurance. Kuzuha could feel an uncomfortable tingle inside her body- Virus form she took on to make herself destructive was about to expire... even a Forbidden ability was a troublesome tool that did not do much for her. Even with Gladion's upgrade he was bound to lose some of his power and energy while fighting that thing and there are way more important enemies right now- Chaos Strive and that weird-looking creature that spawned upon Kyuki taking the green orb. They could not afford it anymore- no more energy should be wasted... otherwise, they all might die... that creature does not look like anything that could be beaten in traditional manner such as with normal enemies. If it was based on Achron power then it would take another user of it to stop it- that was Kuzuha's theory tho. However, where to find another user? Daniel is enslaved, Lydia is caged and Alex turned into a monster by seeing those two in such shape. And Virus was not going to fall any time sooner, so Kuzuha and Gladion could not aid the rest of them... unless they eliminate Virus in a more... gruesome way.

"Listen here... monster's power comes from Daniel- as long as he is alive the monster will be, too... This might appear a bit unconventional to you, but... I can disrupt Daniel- the host... his ability makes him practically immortal unless all cells of his body are killed simultaneously... I can negate it for one and only one second..." Kuzuha said. 

Her form reverted to her base and she began preparing the spell. It was another Forbidden Ability known as Cruel Embodiment- it allows Kuzuha to copy entirely unique abilities for a period of up to 10 seconds and it depends on the power of the person she copies it from. It was safe to say she was going to pick Lydia- her power cannot be copied to work exactly as intended unless a forbidden ability was used. Considering it is a rare type of power Kuzuha knows she's got only one second once it is in charge. "One swift and lethal strike should be enough... kill Daniel and Virus will be no more- ever." Kuzuha explained and teleported right in front of Daniel grabbing him by his neck and lifting him up. Ability was about to go off, but Gladion should not have a problem to strike within a second. "Get ready... Cruel Embodiment... 5, 4, 3..." She began counting down before she activates the ability.

[Tank Stryker]

Tank was already in motion when Kuzuha first announced her intentions. He knew what she was alluding to. It was a risky gamble, because Alex reminded him of Noland in the way that he can look at either one of them the wrong way and have killing intent. If Daniel is killed, will that blow the fuse? Kuzuha didn't give him time to ponder that possibility. Once Tank saw Kuzuha move to get within close quarters of Daniel, that's when Tank knew that he just had to do it.

"Ability activate! Weapon of the Gods - Bow of Diana!" The sound of a lady humming got Tank's mind off of what he was about to do. Lunar energy surged through Gladion as the bow itself descended upon him. He grabbed the bow and took aim, right on time for Kuzuha's impending countdown. 5...

"Are you sure?" Gladion asked. 4...3...

"Just do it!" Tank pressured. 2...1...

Go!

"Consider it done!!" Killing Daniel was way too simple in the DNA Catalyst mode. With this legendary recurve bow, a moon crescent appeared above his head that greatly affected his vision, allowing him to see spots on Daniel's body that would result in an instant kill if struck. When Kuzuha's ability took form, Gladion took the shot towards the nucleus of Daniel's brain. The arrow he shot had mirages form around it. This will translate to whatever spot Gladion strikes taking the same hit multiple times. Talk about insane overkill.

"..." Tank did not make a sound when he declared that move. It was a tough decision to make, as he only wanted the Virus gone; however...there was no other way to guarantee its destruction without a great sacrifice...

[Daniel Andersen]

Cruel Embodiment activated creating an impulse.

Daniel's body began to glow in dark-green and then it flashes signaling the effect. And not a moment after a shower of blood covered his body and Kuzuha's upper body. Like a fountain, Daniel's body gushed out dark blood and pure energy from his powers began to seep, but it made no use- critical strike was achieved before the power could come in place. After all the struggles and burdens he was put through that moment came for him at last, as well- he was dead. Kuzuha looked at the dead body she was holding by its neck and then tosses it aside like a piece of trash giving no commentary on what had been done. She turned her gaze to Virus.

The monster began to shake and shrivel, painful spasms took over its body and, at this point, it could barely speak anymore- it moved uncontrollably, hitting everything around with its massive fists, destroying everything in its path because it could not think straight anymore; he chip that was the essence of its intelligence and program was out- the device that was responsible for Virus being what he was in the first place was gone and now he is just an empty shell... no one, nothing... No matter that, he cannot be left to live. Before saying anything Kuzuha thinks back to what was said about a month ago...

"In case I am to harm another person... you know what to do..." Picture of Daniel in her head appears as she thinks back.

"B-but... we can probably do something about this." Kuzuha replied.

"Kuzuha..." Daniel turns towards Kuzuha facing her directly.

"..." She silently stares not giving a response.

"Sometimes you just have to admit defeat... To be honest with you, I have admitted mine years ago- my only motivation to go was to prevent the man who caused all this, who destroyed our family, to walk freely and tear more families apart. And after fighting for so long to stop it all I have gained were losses and no results... Someone must and someone will put an end to this tyranny- but that someone is not me... You have to promise you will do as I say..."

"But..."

"Please, enough." Daniel rejected.

"...I-I promise..."

Long time from here he declared on her the death was what he wished for. He considered himself just as fodder rather than another human being or a person that was loved. He hated himself and everything life had to throw at him- he gave up long time ago. Kuzuha was not surprised and neither was Admiral Asuka... Kuzuha managed to achieve an audience with the strongest of Admirals once and spoke to her. But Admiral Asuka refused to aid Daniel- she saw it in his eyes, in his mind- nothing mattered to him anymore... only vengeance... That young man lived for 12 years under Virus's control, suffering, watching deaths of others, crying, living in despair- after seeing what he had been forced to see that little patience and light he had in his heart was demolished and nothing could have changed it anymore. Admiral gave up on him as soon as she set her sights on him which made Kuzuha mad, but after thinking for a long while Kuzuha began to agree with the Admiral- she really loved Daniel, but there was nothing she could do aside from giving a promise that Kyuki would be no more. And this decision she made today was what master Daniel had always wished for- peace. Eternal peace. Forever and ever away from pain and suffering, darkness and evil. 

Kuzuha was out of energy with that last Forbidden ability so she turned away from Virus and spoke silently.

"It's over- leave it to suffer or just kill it, whatever satisfies your complex." Kuzuha said to Tank and then simply sat on the ground. She had no more power hence it was pointless to go on and fight- her efforts were of no significance anyway since she was never a strong Bakugan, so why bother anymore? Two Legendary Soldiers are here- that should suffice for clearing out this terroristic trash. 

[Tank Stryker]

Gladion lowered his bow to see what he had just done. This outcome was to be expected. The bow has claimed her first victim, and there was nothing else they could've done to change the fact that Daniel had to die in order for others to live. Kuzuha sounded like she understood this, but it must have troubled her greatly to have to go through with it.

Even though Daniel's life is on Tank's hands, he didn't consider himself responsible. Virus is what did this to him, and it was by the hand of the man who who created this disaster that is ultimately responsible. They didn't need to go into who it was. They all knew. Hopefully, either Alex or Maria claims Kyuki's life once this is over, because they deserve the chance at vengeance. As for Virus, he already knew what Tank was about to do to him. If he thought Tank was going to allow that piece of shit to dissolve, he was in for a big surprise.

"Gladion...get him out of here..." Tank ordered. "He doesn't deserve to wither away like that... Make him pay..."

"Okay." Gladion walked up to the dying Virus. He looked him straight in the eye before he gave this garbage some parting words. "Peaceful deaths are for the righteous, not for the wicked." Gladion materialized a few arrows and slowly stuck them in various spots on Virus' body that would result in an instant kill anyway, but for the sake of making him writhe in his final moments, Gladion saw fit to do it this way. He then spat on Virus as he backed away and shot him dead-center with the fabled bow. "THAT...was for John," he said.

Tank turned his attention to the motherfucker in the room who thought he was so big and bad now that he has this new form. Gladion followed suit by joining everyone else in the battle.

"Kuzuha...thank you..." Tank expressed. "We'll take it from here. Gladion and I will send this bastard to hell in his honor. Count on it."

[Daniel Andersen]

Kuzuha moves again as if she was planning to stand up.

While in a crouched position she moved to Daniel's corpse. Having placed her staff by his body she silently and carefully embraced Daniel. As soon as his body made contact with hers it started glowing in red color and crimson bolts begin to surround it. Little by little, his body was becoming more and more translucent until it became hard to see his corpse any more- and then with one final flash threads of red power started swirling around Kuzuha's body before coming in contact with it and disappearing- Kuzuha's body flashed and she slowly began to stand up. Her body was glowing in red color and there was an unusual sensation being emitted from it. Daniel's corpse was gone, so it could have been that... she absorbed him?

She was weakened- judging by her steps one could notice that she was drowsy and weak... her body was on the edge- she just wanted to collapse and rest, but she could not let Daniel's power go to vain... he wanted no more pain, he wanted no more suffering- Kuzuha made a promise to herself that she would make sure the source of this pain all goes away.

"You are the worst... I hate you for making me promise you that..." Kuzuha talked about what Daniel made her promise. 

She then looked at Andrew and Jennifer who were already stunned because of the Legendary Soldier. And there was Traqdrach- that thing was the biggest collection of innocent souls tied together by force and manipulated into mindless killing. Even without control- thousands of minds in one body was not going to function, but it would be better than the current situation. Kuzuha put her hands together in the prayer form and then began to incant something in an ancient language- her tone in this form seemed like a tragic melody, a very sad song... Strong red light was formed between her palms- she released it slowly and it rose above her increasing in size every second and then... it flashed releasing a shockwave that went through the entire building. It his the creature, its three pets, it hit Alex, Lydia's capsule, Maria, all of the Resistors and all of the Bakugans. However, there appeared to be no instant effects to it... the only thing that came to notice- she used Daniel's power... she DID absorb her brawler. But what did she do with that power?

[Prof.Dr.Kyuki]

“For how long do you intend to occupy my time?” Creature spoke impatiently and kept levitating around the room, staring at the enemies with its expressionless face. It was dissatisfied that its pets came to be so useless in this combat- especially Virus. He did not expect much from it anyways- an accidental failure that ended up becoming a life form- all it could do was to copy powers of Deathcrown while remaining useless on its own and with one Andersen down there was another step closer to victory. “Be gone!” Creature spoke loudly and made a finger snap. From such tiny action countless waves of holy and unholy energy tied together into a concentrated form of chaotic force that managed to create overwhelmingly powerful tides of destruction around the building, crush majority of the infrastructure, push back and dissolve majority of forces Hurranians were using in a radius of few kilometers. Two Legendary Soldiers were effortlessly pushed back, then the rest of the attack party were scattered like dust. The view after this minor movement was a disaster- the entire room was in ruins, all brawlers and their Bakugans were damaged and shaken up while only the capsule with Lydia remained unscathed.  

“For what reason have you, worms, decided to lay on the ground? I gave you an opportunity- kill them, NOW!” Creature loudly and threatingly exclaimed towards Andrew, Jennifer and Traqdrach. If those three want to live then they should do their jobs. 

The fact that this thing copied signature powers of both Daniel and Lydia could mean there was a trap for Alex as well and even without his power combination of both Second Key and Perfect Key was too much to handle- probably even for a pair of Legendary Soldiers unless they decided to use forbidden abilities. After all, keys were formed using power invented by gods themselves so it was not just going to be walk in a park without some serious bloodshed happening. With the super-regeneration this thing is virtually immortal and Kuzuha’s Cruel Embodiment would not work for various reasons that are a bit long and complex to waste breath on. In any way, creature was a perfect weapon and could not be stopped, but it knew these stubborn opponents would refuse to withdraw. That was a decision they made and that would have consequence. 

[Andrew Andersen]

Andrew rose back on his feet once ge heard the creature speak. His head was turning left and right- seeing how everyone could be finished off with one swoop. That was a perfect opportunity to strike- one use of that axe and potential kill on even Chaos Strive or Legendary Soldiers could be achieved. Once he was done inspecting Andrew straightened up and remained silent for a few seconds much to the creature’s displeasure and annoyance. Air became so tense that one could practically the creature’s anger on how slow Andrew is, but that tension was broken very soon with Andrew’s voice. 

“…Sorry, doc…” He apologized and a difference in tone could have been felt- difference in attitude. Andrew gripped his axe tightly and let out a loud sigh of disappointment , stress and anger. 

“…but I ain’t taking orders from you no more…” Andrew said. 

Gust of wind blasted through the room and all of the rubble rose with the wind’s force. A windstorm came out of nowhere and before creature knew it Andrew was right before it. Axe headed for an upwards slash. “You’re wide open!” Axe slashed across creature’s lower body and went upwards forming a bloody canyon of silky, white tissue of creature’s body, white-colored blood gushed out violently with a screech of surprise across creature’s mouth. With such force, creature was pushed back, forming a crater upon impact against a wall. 

[Prof.Dr.Kyuki]

“Ghh…” Creature growled angrily. It purposely did not heal itself and in its form it had no need for blood- it was more of a decoration rather than anything useful in hands of a transcended creature. Creature moved from its crater and gave a stern look to the man who just committed a betrayal that would cost him his life. Why did the man rebel against such superior master remained unknown to the creature and poked its interest, but not enough for it to question anything at that point. It was a waste of time thinking of it. “You have just dug up your own grave, insolent worm!” Creature insulted and then pointed at Jennifer who was still in the process of regaining her balance.

“YOU!” Creature spoke. “Kill him and wipe them all out!” Creature ordered angrily. 

Its body began to regenerate the massive wound. Regeneration seemed rather slow than what Kyuki did during decapitation. Could this new form have nerfed the regeneration? If it was the case then it could be exploited in a combined and well-planned attack. Jennifer’s mission was to obliterate Andrew- the man was a strong physical attacker and has heavy defenses and resistances to ailments, but Jennifer’s skills and abilities are much wider in array and mostly resort to magic which is one weakness for Andrew. Andrew and Jennifer were given their powers in a way that they cancel each other out since Jennifer’s magical arsenal lacks physical defense that Andrew could break through. Using her magic she could swiftly end Andrew and use necromancy to bring him under her control for this battle. 

[Jennifer Andersen]

“SHUT…” 

“…THE FUCK…” 

“…UP!!!” 

Woman yelled like a mad lioness at the creature giving her orders. Even more to its surprise that neither of the two was listening to it anymore. Could it have been the force it used? Could it have disrupted the control chips? It did not matter. Woman gave the creature a mad look- almost psychopathically mad if one was to gaze into her furious eyes. Andrew was mad, but not like this. Woman clenched her teeth and her pupils widened, dark and threatening energy began seeping out of her body, her eyes glowed red. THAT was the face of someone you scarred, face of someone you should not have had hurt and now that you have you get to see their face and feel their pain. Pain of someone whose family was mercilessly tortured, used to tear itself apart even further… pain of a mother who had to witness death of her own child who was made into a weapon of mass destruction whose fate could not have been other than death.  

“BURN!!!” Jennifer shouted. 

With no announcement orbs made of flames spawned near the creature and exploded seconds later rising up the flames and engulfing the creature in fire. Orbs kept spawning snd exploding continuously and exploding seconds later keeping the creature busy for a few moments before going for the final boom. Jennifer teleported to right before the creature and punched it in the face- pon impact a burst of flames was released and began to incinerate the creature before exploding and sending it flying into the same crater it made earlier when attacked by Andrew. 

[Prof.Dr.Kyuki]

Creature rose back up and looked at the two traitors. Both were extremely angry-one could not describe that too well just by words- it was absolutely terrifying. Creature was not scared, but its body was cut and burned… it was slowly regenerating, but physical wounds did not appear to bother it. It was beyond its understanding as to why two of its servants would betray him simultaneously- what could have caused such influence that could disrupt the control chips? Creature turned its expressionless face to one and then another traitor. “What is the meaning of this? Explain yourself!” Creature requested impatiently. Neither of these two was majorly overpowered to be able to take on such force, but it could pose a problem for future processes and operations- best solution would be to kill them regardless of the answer- not like their efforts were of any major significance before. 

“Nevermind my curiosity. I will have two of you married again in the afterlife. Goodbye.” Creature said once it decided to simply remove the threat rather than learning the facts. 

It pointed its finger towards the two and a mixture of holy and unholy power began flowing through the area pushing two traitors back. Force intensified within seconds and, consequently, two traitors were pushed back violently. Force began to continuously punish their bodies with overwhelming pressure in all points of their bodies so avoiding or blocking was not an option. If this continued on their bodies would burst like meat balloons.  

[Alex Andersen]

The creature was oblivious of the situation going on.

It blindly attacked two frontal opponents completely disregarding people in the rest of the room. Ability used by Kuzuha was not simply for the show- those who were purposely targeted by it had changes develop inside their bodies and minds resulting in something rather unexpected. Just about as the creature was going to squeeze out the duo's insides another force came out of nowhere at high speed threatening to crash into the creature. Before creature could avoid it a giant Bakugan hit it like a bus and smashed it against the wall.

It was Dante and... the Chaos Strive was no more... Valiant Strive was back. But... how did the CS disappear... what happened to it? Dante grabbed the creature and tossed it towards the middle of the room. And before it could react another signature headed right towards it.

"HERE, marry my fist to your face, bitch!" Alex shouted as he popped up.

One swift charge and a successful strike. Metallic thump was heard, as if a skull of metal collided with another strong piece of metal. Creature flew across the room and collided with one and the same crater Andrew and Jennifer were sending it into. This time, creature slided down the wall and onto the ground with a significant crack on its face. Alex stepped right up, ready for another strike at that bastard. "Stand up! I'll wipe off what's left of your face."

[Markus Hederick]

Markus - through Tracy's body - saw this as a good opportunity to get Lydia out of her containment. The orders are:

"Gargulion, get her out of there," Markus said in reference to Lydia. "Skystar, make sure he gets there."

Gargulion went around all of the commotion to get to the capsule containing Lydia. His muscular body had way more than enough power to break into the capsule with a hard tap of a finger. He grabbed Lydia and jumped away from conflict. As he did this, Markus started to think about their current situation.

"From what I just saw with Virus, there was a power Daniel had that kept it going. This must be why Kyuki was able to elude my attempts to kill him. He has it too," he assumed. "So the question is... What does this so-called 'Perfect Key' do for him? Will it allow this creature to survive against someone as monstrously strong as Clayf and Frosch?"

He then thought looked at Daniel's corpse, and realized something else. "...Should I do that to her to see if something similar happens to it? I don't know if that's going to be enough...and if I kill her and it doesn't work..."

Gargulion brought Lydia back to Skystar who immediately checked her condition. "She's alive," Skystar confirmed.

"Bring her to me," Markus ordered. Gargulion picked Lydia up and dropped her off right next to Markus. Her body hadn't fully recovered to the point of her standing by herself, so she was leaning on Markus - actually Tracy. "Good. Now, Lydia...as difficult as this will be, don't hurt me after this. This will only be temporary."

In Lydia's weakened condition, the application of Markus' next ability would be extremely simple. "Ability activate. Soul Taker..." A misty substance started seeping out of Lydia's body and was progressively transferred into Gargulion's own spirit form. This process continued for five seconds. Once it was finished, Lydia's body became limp, as she was no longer living.

The catch was...she was still alive, just not in the technical sense. Due to Gargulion being a spirit of a fallen Bakugan, he was not considered alive in the traditional sense. Since Lydia's soul was absorbed into Gargulion's, she ended up sharing this technicality with him. In this way, Markus could kill Lydia just to see what happens. As she was no longer alive, the same result that happened with Daniel should still apply, providing that this godly being has the same stipulation. If for some reason this killing method is insufficient, Markus can either return her soul to her body, or - in the event that her complete eradication is necessary for the process to work - Gargulion could be used as a serious blackmail towards this creature's power, as it will be powerless if Gargulion is defeated.

Regardless of the outcome, one thing was certain. The power of the so-called Perfect Key was in Gargulion's possession, and he can use its power in any way he saw fit. Skystar's spirit form shifted to Dante as she prepared to engage this new enemy with everyone else.

"I'd rather the Legendary Soldiers take the lead on this one. This doesn't look like someone I want to catch me out in front," Markus admitted to himself and to the rest of the group.

[Lydia Andersen]

Devilin moved to freed Lydia. Knowing Gargulion's intent she did not attack him- in a conscious state she would have been a liability because of all the pain she had to go through inside the capsule. Devilin reached out for her forehead and drew a small dark-purple skull symbol with her finger on Lydia's forehead. Symbol began to glow shortly after, making Lydia open her eyes that were now glowing in dark-purple color. Girl swiftly jumped back on her two feet. However, she did not react to what has been going on and did say anything at all. That ability is called Hand of Dark Guidance, which is a possession ability. Being a devil Bakugan, Devilin is capable of possessing alive and dead just as if it would be described in paranormal cases where demons would possess people, whether dead or alive and cases where even things are possessed are even more disturbing. Here, Devilin turns Lydia into her 'ghoul' that has combat knowledge equal to Devilin and serves her. Devilin did this in case creature decided to destroy Lydia's body while unconscious- she was defenseless and he would have had no issues with that. This will make it hard for him to do so.

On the other topic, Devilin had quite a shocker earlier- both Andrew and Jennifer suddenly betrayed the creature and attacked it. And Alex came out of his chaotic state- same for Dante and his Chaos Strive. If she had to put money on it, she'd bet it was either a misjudged use of stolen power by this creature or it had to do something with that tingling sensation she felt when Kuzuha used that odd power in the end. In any way, everyone but Daniel seemed to be aiming for the creature now and it was now outnumbered. That was one advantage they had on their side. If Hydra could go M13 and if Kuzuha managed to regain plenty of energy, which was uncertain, they would have had much better odds with that thing. In any way, Devilin was ready to claw the shit out of that thing the moment her hands reached its ugly face. 

[Prof.Dr.Kyuki]

"Hmph..." Creature muttered. It rose up back again.

Its wounds have already healed and even dirt from the walls and floor was not on its body anymore. As easy as it might have looked thanks to two traitors, Andersen kid and his Bakugan, creature was barely taking any damage- it could not even have been called damage at that point. Creature kept levitating in one spot and looking at those poor souls who thought they had a chance in hell of stopping it and even if they did- majority of them was going to die before they could. Traqdrach appeared to be paralyzed on the ground- it could not have been dead yet, but it did not look like it was going to rise back up any time sooner. There was no point in trying to make it move- waste of time.

"You were given a chance to die in pain and have eternal rest." Creature said.

Creature's power could not be felt- almost as if it was entirely in another dimension. Symbols similar to ones that appear on Alex's body earlier began spawning and levitating around creature's body. Perhaps it was powering up? There was a godlike feeling to it- something visually impressive and terrifying at the same time. "Now... let's scratch eternal rest off the list..." Creature said in deep and dark tone ready to take on this entire freaking team on without any of his creatures helping it.