Thread: In the Name of the Almighty (Razgriz x Karameida)

Sailor Moon Mars Sailor Mars continued to fight against the rage that boiled up within her, long buried questions and frustrations resurfacing and circling in her mind, each one pushing her closer to an edge she did not want to fall from. Why don't you fight back, Usagi? Why do you cower? You're supposed to be our leader damn it!!! W hy would someone like her be granted everything?? It seemed so cruel and unfair to the fiery maiden IF ONLY SHE DIDN'T EXIST!! I...I... she thought trailing off, a surge of anger rising up from within and nearly taking her over. Stopping in her tracks she closed her eyes tight and meditated trying to regain some semblance of calm for fear of falling into the roiling seas that stretched out before her, the waters licking at her and trying to pull her in and under. Its not her fault. Its not how it really is. Its not her fault. She isn't to blame. she thought, the words becoming a mantra in her head that she desperately clung to. With no one screaming at her any longer, the Queens gaze turned back to the battle taking place in front of her, she watched as their enemy brought her husband closer to death. She knew she should do something but.... What if my powers aren't enough? What if its my interference that kills him? What if I'm the reason we die? But if I don't....he'll die for certain...what.... Sailor Moon thought to herself, her body numb and shaking. How could she face someone like that? And to think that there were three others out there somewhere. Though the leaders defenses left all kinds of openings for Wars influence her own fears kept it from having any real affect on her, she was just too terrified to be angry. Tuxedo La Smoking Bomber! His voice cut through the air and wrenched Sailor Moon from her spiraling thoughts, the Queen having to brace herself against the force of the attack. Mars dared to open her eyes and break her concentration to see the outcome. Relief filled both women seeing Endymion standing alone, seemingly victorious in his battle with the Horseman. Unease slipped in with the relief for the warrior as Mars still felt the pull of his influence still trying to shove her into the raging waters. Was it merely a remnant of his power? Shaking her head she tried to call out to her Lord but, the words died on her tongue as a chain shot out from the cloud of smoke where the horseman had been and impaled Endymion, the King fell to his knees weakened and drained. Shock turned to horror as the Horseman emerged in as good a condition as before, only his armor showing that any kind of attack had taken place. The Horseman merely demanding her husband continue their fight. No more please....stop this... she said, her throat dry and the words coming out as little more than a squeak. Somehow, Sailor Mars realized before she began moving that she wouldn't make it in time but she still felt her body react and rush forward nonetheless, the pain that clung to every muscle in her body ignored as her heart seized up in fear and panic. She made it past their leader before the final stroke of their enemies blade delivered its final blow, the Kings head rolling from his body and coming to a stop in front of the armored woman. Her eyes widened and all her concentration shattered, Wars influence rushing in eagerly. Somewhere she heard Sailor Moon scream her husbands name but her eyes were transfixed by her Lords severed head. He can't....really be gone... she thought feeling rage and denial rise up like a tidal wave inside of her. Sailor Moon felt her heart shatter into a million pieces as her husband was killed by their opponent. Guilt also forming within the woman as she continued to cry, her knees giving out on her as she slowly sank down. She covered her face with her hands as the tears came faster and heavier. How could this happen? Why? she asked herself. The image of her husbands headless corpse was burned into her mind so no matter how hard she tried to shut it all out, it wouldn't go away, wouldn't leave her be. No matter how tightly she closed her eyes the image was still there. The desire to run that had been with her suddenly intensified and though she might have, her body wouldn't listen to her, wouldn't move from where she sat. Unknown to the leader another threat came to being. Sailor Mars felt herself being swept away within the violent seas and didn't try to fight it and soon she was lost within the waters. Rage quickly filling her as she stood as still as any statue, thoughts swirling and chaotic as she tried to understand why something like this had happened. There had to be some reason for it, but try as she might she couldn't reason it out, so her mind turned to blame, who could she blame? Two names came to mind readily enough and she latched onto them desperately, they had to pay for what had happened here. Finally moving she turned her head and looked at their crying Queen. Sailor Moon registered the sound of Mars's armor as she moved around, coming closer to her. Lifting her face she looked up at her ally through watery eyes before she could say anything though, she felt a sudden rush of pain as Mars armored shins connected with her midsection, knocking all air from her body and sending her rolling along the ground. Not saying a word she advanced on the Queen as she laid on the ground coughing. Leaning over she grabbed Sailor Moon and hauled her to her feet and turned her around so they were facing each other, Mars gripped Sailor Moons arms so tightly, bruises began to form. Looking at her former ally, she sucked in a breath at the rage and blame that glittered in her eyes, Why... Mars asked her. She looked Sailor Moon over as if unsure what she was looking at. What was it...? she questioned, her painfully tight grip growing tighter still, Sailor Moon wincing. What is what? Usagi asked confused. Why would he die for you?! she asked shaking Moon violently sounding both confused and tortured. Unsure of what to say Moon just stared at her, her mouth slightly open. What about you is worth that price!?! Mars then asked her and again, she could say nothing. Tears shimmered in the angry eyes of the female, her grip loosening on Sailor Moon. Mars...I... before she could finish, Mars backhanded her so hard that lights burst behind her eyes and she collapsed on the ground once more, the metallic taste of blood smearing over her tongue from her newly busted upper lip. DON'T SAY ANYTHING!!! she screamed, kicking Sailor Moon across the ground again. WHY DID YOU DO NOTHING, USAGI!? She yelled, her anger mounting as tears fell from her eyes. HOW COULD YOU LET HIM DIE LIKE THAT? She screamed at their leader wanting answers. YOU SAID YOU LOVED HIM AND YET....AND YET... She hollered in pain, unable to finish what she was going to say. Sailor Moon was on her hands and knees as Mars approached, without an ounce of hesitation she brought her leg back and kicked Moon as hard as she could in her stomach, the blonde female flying up several feet in the air from the force of the blow before crashing to the ground, gasping as she slowly curled up into the fetal position. YOU'RE THE ONE WITH ALL THAT DAMN POWER! Mars yelled at her, bending over she hauled Sailor Moon to her feet by her hair. YOU LET HIM FIGHT WITHOUT EVEN TRYING TO HELP IN ANY WAY!!! She howled out as she threw Sailor Moon into the side of a building so hard the stones cracked, the Queen slumping over unconscious. Rage still roiled within her as she stared at the unconscious body, a strong desire to rip her to shreds consuming her. However, even as far gone as she was to the riders influence, she could not bring herself to kill Sailor Moon for some reason. Turning away from the newly made widow she faced the one who had actually caused the death. Her gaze turned on the red rider. Without speaking, she summoned her weapon, the flames crackling with intensity before dying off. Rushing forward she charged the Horseman, making several quick stabs with her lance, her leg coming up to kick him across the side, her metal greaves denting as if they were made of aluminum. Clenching her jaw she brought her gauntlet covered hand across his exposed face, the metal once more giving first. If she kept attacking him like that she would quickly end up damaging herself far worse than she'd damage him, though she barely seemed to notice any pain she was already in from damage already suffered. The rage that coursed through her quietened the pain that screamed out letting her fight longer and harder than she normally would be able to. She made several more stabs at his damaged armor, looking for any weak spots but each time her weapon just scratched off of it harmlessly. Raising her weapon quickly, she blocked an attack of his, a small grunting noise escaping her lips as she felt her bones crack from the power behind the blow. Frustration welled up inside of her, joining the rage, the fires reflecting in her eyes showing the flicker of her determination. The guardian soldier, Mars, was right at home among the flames and powerful emotions of battle. In a lot of ways she had much in common with the Horseman, War. Gritting her teeth she surged forward again, taking the offensive. Using her lance to support herself she kicked the horseman in his chest with both of her feet, War stumbling back a couple of steps though he quickly recovered and when he countered, she was forced to dodge the attack, his blade digging deeply into the ground where she'd been standing. Still kneeling on the ground she gripped her weapon in both hands, the fire in the entire area burned higher and hotter and the higher they burned the more they reached for Mars the fire quickly enveloping her completely before taking on the form of a massive serpent. In the center knelt Mars, her hair whipping around in the heat of the flames. The beast reared back and dived straight at War, the entire serpent crashing on top of the Rider, the flames licking at him hungrily. When it ended a massive fire stood where the Rider once was. Falling forward she braced herself with her hands as she coughed up some blood. Wiping her mouth with the back of her dented gauntlets she managed to get upright and holding her weapon in front of her defensively she narrowed her gaze at the flames. Last edited Jan 3, 2019