Part 3
“Damn’t…..” The figure mutters to himself. “Agent number 9 is dead…..” Trying to keep himself calm, he takes a deep breath. Slowly unveiling himself, he reveals who he is: Swedish Lemon. But of course nobody else knows that, unless KKK squealed. She better not. But it doesn't really matter. Soon everything will come to a final conclusion. It's all over for the petty warriors of CYStia.
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Mizal slams open Steve’s door, yelling, “I know who tried to kill you!”
Steve sits in a chair watching videos on YouTube, eating chips, and crawling a capybara in his lap. Something crappy happens in the video, and the capybara flinches. “Cringe……” It mutters.
“Oh.” Steve turns the chair to Mizal. “Hey. You still on about that merc shit?”
Mizal rolls her eyes. “Yes, and I have the head of the person who TRIED TO KILL YOU.” She tosses KKK’s head into Steve’s lap. The capybara leaps out of the way and eyes the bloody head.
“They're really serious.” The capybara suddenly speaks. He then proceeds to put his mouth around the head, carry it into Steve’s kitchen, sits on the floor, and begins to tear apart and eat the head.
“Ugh. What is that thing?” Steve inspects the head distastefully.
Chris jumps forward. “More like, what the hell is that?” He points to the capybara.
Steve ignores him and talks to Mizal. “Wait, so who was trying to kill me again?”
“It was some guy named Swedish Lemon. Have no idea who the fuck he is. Axiom is currently researching him.”
Steve nods slowly. “I….honestly don't care.” He turns back and watches videos.
Mizal turns around to face her comrades. “Okay….we’re going to need an army. This Lemon character seems pretty strong. And what does he want with Steve?”
Bucky tilts his head. “I think I know a guy who knows a guy. He's good with guns. Like, REALLY good. His name is Crow47 or something like that.”
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EndMaster spins around in a chair, singing to himself. The day had been great. It included dusting his new shiny throne, maybe writing a page or two on his story, and banned a couple of people. A few of them might have actually been trolls! But anyway, he suddenly gets a text.
“Yes?” EndMaster asks in a casual voice.
A dark tone answers. It was the Banisher himself. “This is serious. A very dangerous criminal has been released from eternal banishment. Anybody you see with him, or if you see him, kill instantly. This is not a joke.”
EndMaster’s face changes drastically. Well, if anybody could see his face beneath his hood. He dials another number, this time it's the Council of Gods, er, I mean, Mods.
“Prisoner C3666 has escaped imprisonment, I repeat, Prisoner C3666 has escaped. Banisher orders be killed on sight. Send officers to search the city of Lounge, lockdown all border gates to allow no noobs in the newbie legalization area, and don't allow any residents to cross Genres. I repeat, no crossing the islands.”
Well, so much for his day.
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The guild (Mizal, Axiom, Bucky, Chris, Tim, and Zag) all walk along the streets of Lounge. Humble folk do their daily work, while others wave signs through the street yelling, “I H8 Steve!” or “Burn the cat! Kill the troll!”. Sometimes they would beat up an innocent person trying to do their daily life, and accuse them of being a troll. Or they'd accuse them of practicing Necro Magic and necroing “threads”.
Mizal spits at the lowlifes. For once, she actually felt sorry for the common folk being attacked by the mob.
Just kidding. She'd never feel that.
Eventually them come across a shack sporting a sign that reads “Raven’s Panther and Stuff”. They realize the shack is actually a tank carved in half. A man with an eyepatch, a peg leg, and a robotic hand sits on a chair. A huge rifle also leans against the chair, and when the group comes near he begins to finger it.
“Woah.” Chris says, inspecting the numerous rifles and gadgets. “I'd like to have THIS.” He points to a pistol.
Raven gets up and leans against the counter. “Hey mate. Would you like to test the weapon out?” He carefully grabs the weapon and places it on the counter.
“Would I…..” Chris wanders over to it.
“Actually,” Bucky intervenes, “We’d like info on an army. Or a…..hired gun.”
Raven’s eyes light up. “Well, I am a model seventeen battle cyborg. Best of my company. I drove a tank one thousand miles once across a desert to help my comrades. Pretty heroic myself.” He boasts.
Mizal places a bag of money on the counter. “Here's my price.”
Raven grins. “Well, I'd be happy to do it for free.” He eyes the money. “But now I'll be extra happy!”
Bucky ends up having to buy the “Plasma X01 HLL Pistol” for Chris. They walk down the streets, when suddenly a nearby news board flashes.
“Mr. IAP, with the news here. Escaped convict…..wait, what's his name Jerek? HOLY SHIT! BRENNON ESCAPED!”
The crowd roars and runs about. The troll mob starts screaming into the crowd, “I told you so!” They brandish pitch forks and torches. But then several officers walk in, guns ready.
“Move along.” One says cooly. The crowd quickly departs, in fear of going to Ban Prison, or worse…..eternal banishment.
Raven and the gang duck into an alleyway. “So, how are we going to do this mates?”
Axiom walks up, using magic to make a floating glass ball appear out of midair. “I am seeing something…..something very disturbing in Swedish’s castle. It's dark power is overwhelming.” Axiom tries to focus, but the image fades.
Bucky tells the group the plans. Whatever the power source is, they need to find a way around it. And if Brennon really escaped……..
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End walks down a hallway, preparing his army men. Their diviners have found a large source of power near old Swedish’s tower. It could be Brennon. End watches through a crystal mirror as the soldiers arrive at the tower. End studies them, and grins. His acolytes have learned from him. Very good. Though they still insist on him being a dark and powerful figure, but he was actually a nice guy.
I mean, uh, cower before End!
In the mirror, he watches as the soldiers break down the castle walls. They creep through some disturbing science projects and experiments, several being tortured bodies. Jesus, looks like the works of Slashy.
Suddenly the mirror fades. A “NO CONNECTION” pops up on the screen. What? How could it have no connections? Something magical is disturbing it. EndMaster walks over to view the status’ of the soldiers. Just then a soldier’s heart rate goes cold. Then another and another.
EndMaster bangs his head in frustration. Slowly turning, he removes a key from his pocket. In his entire career he'd never passed to think he would have to do this. End walks over to a command console and reluctantly puts the key into a hole. It automatically turns and opens a case. Inside is a hammer encrusted in gold and symbols. It he looked very carefully at the symbols, End could depict the history of how the world of CYStia was made. The great God Alex creating the oceans and Genre islands. The islands of CYStia were first, but then he created man, or, “member”. He created a huge island for them to live, the great island of Forum. Man then went forth to create the city of Lounge, the libraries of Writing Workshop and Parlor Room, the shanty town of Forum Games, and the religious center of Bugs and Problems (were inhabitants would pray to their God for wishes). But the most important was the Newbie Gates. It was the area were newbs from distant lands would cross into the islands. Of course this required full legalization, though. They often spoke of strange realms, most notably the crazy realm of “real life”.
But this was were Master Alex put his last and greatest power into: the Ban Hammer. It did more than just ban people to the endless pit of despair. It banished them to the bottomless pit of emptiness, and only the greatest threats had been destroyed by it. Those included Brennon and Ryder. The only way to break them out was to use the blood of a Demi-God to enter. Ryder had passed away and completely melted, lost forever. But if Swedish Lemon had really broke Brennon free….it meant a Demi-God was slain.
End pulled the weapon up, and it was extremely heavy. The only thing allowing him to hold it was the hammer’s recognition of him being a Mod (aka Demi-God). Suddenly it began to glow with an unearthly aura, one of the unlimited power. EndMaster could see the entire history and life of Alex before his eyes, him coming from the distant Real Life and creating it all, waging war against the cat invaders, bringing EndMaster himself from the distant realm of Infinite Story, and the attack of Ryder. End could remember the very day he was brought into this realm, being given a mighty power. But only recently had this power been activated. And now he was with the other Demi-gods (sons of Alex). He was one of them. And now he must defeat the monster Brennon and eliminate the threat of SwedishLemon.
Little did he know, it was more dangerous than Alex could ever dream of.
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Axiom quickly searches the library of parlor room, searching for the scrolls entailing the history of Brennon. She finds it, and peers inside. Brennon was a foreign from the realm of Troll. He caused major annoyance but was ignored mostly. But there was one major character who helped in the defeat of Brennon. The young knight was Mason, one of Bucky’s disciples until he……..betrayed him. Mason regretted it and eventually committed suicide. But the only way to defeat Brennon was to shove Mason’s war helmet (the Jar of Legends) up his ass. And they would need to break into the war museum to get it.
Raven ponders. “I think we can get there. I have membership, of course. But after we break into there, we’ll be in big trouble. Security is already all over the place, and they'll get us.”
Zag replies, “Wait, why can't we just ask them?”
This time Axiom speaks. “Because any removal of a guarded item may be thought to be part of Brennon’s escape. And how did he exactly break free? Wouldn't that mean the death of a moderator?”
Bucky waves the question away. “We may be biting off more than we could chew. If Brennon actually is there, why don't we just go home?”
“I…..feel like we must do this. For CYStia.” Mizal looks into the distance.
Bucky sighs. “Then we'll do this. The Knights of CYStia have been banded together once again. Mason’s suicide was a major penalty, but we have held strong. For CYStia!”
The group raise their weapons.
“For CYStia!”
Mizal leans against Bucky’s shoulder. “This is why love you.”
Bucky quickly turns. “What did you say?”
Mizal blushes. “Uh, nothing.”
The newly formed Knights sneak into the building and come to the enclosed case of Mason’s Jar. Bucky takes off his helmet and bows in respect.
“He was a good apprentice.” Bucky readjusts his helm and carefully removes the glass case surrounding the helmet. Immediately alarms are set off and guards come racing to the scene. They raise their weapons.
“Surrender the artifact and go on both knees.” One yells out.
Bucky walks up to them. “You don't understand, we’re not to cause any harm.”
The officers retreat into positions.
“Mates, they're taking up attacking positions.” Raven readies his gun.
“Oh shit.” Tim’s hand produces a minigun.
The Modern guards fire pistols at them, and Mizal faces two Fantasy guards. She disarms the, quickly and moves on to help the others.
While facing the waves of mooks, the group notices a dark energy beginning to swell in the center of the room. It launches onto a security officer’s arm, and slowly transforms him into a demonic being.
“What the hell was that?” Chris asks.
Axiom inspects it. “It's…..some form of corruption. Quick, let's get out of here.”
The Knights of CYStia escape the battle and leave the officers to deal with it. Outside they see the havoc is beginning to form. A troll burner runs around, trying to shake a blob of dark matter off her arm.
Axiom produces a vial of powder, which she throws onto the ground. It summons a whirling vortex, and motions for them to jump in. They all instantly teleport to a distant land. A large castle is in sight.
“That must be Swedish’s tower.” Raven looks up in awe. “Must be able to fit nearly twenty caliber holding turrets. The castle bridge is perfect for tank movement.”
Bucky walks forward and eyes large amounts of dark growth all over the ground. Holding his sword in one hand and Mason’s jar in the other, he walks to the castle drawbridge. This is it. Raven, Tim, Chris, Zag, Bucky, Mizal, and Axiom stand together in front of the behemoth building. They can feel a dark presence, as if someone or something is watching them.
Groups of anti-matter have begun forming into feral shapes, which immediately go savage and attack nearby forms. It's pure anarchy. The group pushes the gigantic doors open, and walk inside. Corpses lay in waste, mangled soldier bodies lay on the ground. The blood looks fresh. Suddenly, a body begins to move. It stands up, but doesn't attack them. Instead it wanders off down a corridor. The Knights follow to an intense battle scene. A robed figure, Grand Master End, fights a truly formless being.
It is nearly thirty feet tall and reaches the ceiling. Large spikes protrude from its back. It has grown strange spider-like legs which struggle to detain EndMaster. Darkness seeps from it, and the barely visible eyes look upon him in madness. Matter is everywhere, and is fighting the newly resurrected corpses. They are soon breaching though, and getting to End. In his hands glow a massive hammer. The Ban Hammer.
“Jesus.” Chris says. He could never believe of seeing the great weapon. It fills him with thoughts of creation and happiness, but also can feel the growing dark presence wading on him.
“Hurry.” Bucky motions to his Knights. “Help him! That being…..its Brennon. The darkness has fully transformed him. Distract him and protect End.” He looks at the jar. “I'll go for Brennon himself.”
The fight wages on, and Bucky ends up fighting by End’s side. End soon gains the advantage and beats Brennon down. Bucky rushes up to him, and finds the closest hole. He shoves the jar up his buttocks, and it begins to scream. Thoughts of madness enter his mind. Nonetheless, Bucky pushes deeper until it is fully in. Light glows inside of the beast’s body. It begins to envelop and eat his body from the inside out! Brennon screams but collapses and explodes into a slop of pure darkness.
End wipes his brow from under the hood. “Thank you. If you were not there in time, I would've lost. Thank you brave warriors.”
“Oh, no problem.” Zag finishes off a swirling mass of darkness with his large pencil.
“But I'm afraid the fight isn't over.” He continues. “Swedish lemon must be stopped.”
The team nods and travels to the deepest and final chamber. A crazy looking man hunches over a cat, and when he hears the newcomers, begins to eat the feline.
“Hello! He turns madly and grins.
End aims the Ban Hammer at him. “Surrender. Stop all this, and you'll be spared from eternal darkness.”
Swedish Lemon breaks into uncontrollable laughter. “Really? You think you could stop me? Ahahahaha!”
He motions towards a dark part of the room, which seems where the dark matter is coming from.
“You soon will all perish. Since you have come this far, you deserve to hear my plans before your demise.”
“Spare us.” Mizal rolls her eyes.
“Very funny…..Mizal. But nonetheless, here's what I'm going to do. This is a portal directly to the darkest realm in existence: my father’s realm. Roblox. My father, Ryder, was the king of the realm and waged war onto this despicable isle. And now I will complete his plans. This portal will soon become permanent and we will wreak havoc
unto you!”
Three glowing monsters leap out of the portal. “Charaxes, Blaze, MinecraftLover.” He addresses them. “Finish them!”
The three fight the monsters. They are surprisingly durable and powerful. But they eventually finish them.
“Bravo.” Lemon claps. “But I have millions of others!” He gestures and more creatures pour out from the portal.
The Knights are unable to stop them. They are too powerful.
“Hello motherfucker!” A sound bounces off the walls. A familiar capybara races down them, with Steve riding him.
“Die!!!!!!” Malk launches streams of energy from his mouth and repels the Robloxians. Steve draws twin curved blades and plunges them into his enemies.
“We do this.” He motions towards Mizal. “Together.”
Swedish steps back in awe. “What? How could it possibly be the Chosen One!?”
Steve looks around. “Who? Me?” Suddenly he begins to glow. “Aw hell yeah, it's me.”
Swedish lemon summons more warriors. “The chosen one was the fabled being who could channel Alex’s power. Impossible, I thought it was a legend!”
Steve begins to float with insane magic. Launching bolts of focused light, it begins to bring his comrades good feelings and spirits.
“Let's finish this.” Bucky leads his Knights into battle, and successfully defeat Swedish Lemon.
“Nooooooo!” He cries, wrapped in a coil of light. “How could this happen!?”
Steve blasts into the portal, and closes it for good. “There we go.”
The Knights glare at Steve. “How could who have possibly be the Chosen One? And we thought you were the most despicable creature!” Mizal gapes.
Steve beams, literally. Light gathers around his face. “Thanks.” He motions towards Swedish, and destroys him.
“Well, you all shall be honored as heroes.” End steps up. “You shall now be the official enforcers of CYStia. Thank you for your duties.”
The Knights huddle together. “For CYStia!”
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Epilogue
The land of CYStia was a strange one. But it'll enchant you. It leaves the members a fun time, whether it be writing stories or bonding over forum speeches. Fighting trolls, arguing, and conflict may not be good, but hey, we’re human.
Well, most of us are.
The point is, we are all a special group. And we must stick together in times of oddity. Because you should spend time with the ones you treasure, for you may be the only light in this fractured civilization (Credit: Zag). Real life is an enchanting “realm” and shouldn't be ignored. But hey, it's fun here too!
Ending:
Mizal and Bucky celebrated their honeymoon after getting married. The estimated amount of time they are married is approximately two days, scientists say.
Tim and Axiom spend their secret love together, and buy a bag of rice to call their child.
End is promoted to grand master of CYStia, and watches to this very day.
As for the rest of the Knights, only time will tell.
Oh, and Raven got a new tank. He's super excited about it.
