Battle of the Storm

The Battle of the Storm takes its name from the first confrontation of Freebooter Fast and TiburcioSoccer64, the aftermath of which is a never-ending lightning storm.

**CONFRONTATION**

After the awakening of Freebooter Fast, a massive surge of energy was released into the atmosphere. This phenomenon was quickly detected by the RPT sensory unit. The information was passed to the RPT generals, as the amount of energy detected was larger than any protocol takes into account. A decision was made, to dispatch the most elite warrior in the entire RPT, TiburcioSoccer64, along with a squad of GDF.

As the RPT branded AV was approaching the scene, TiburcioSoccer64 felt a sensation, that of excitement, as the air all around them was electrolyzed from the raw energy. As they were getting closer, the pilots detected a strange blue glow in the clouds as well as an incoming surge of energy. The roaring canons of Freebooter Fast's ship were blasting away at the AV, to little effect however, as the energy shield of the AV was absorbing most of the damage. Regardless, it was no longer safe inside, so the squad had to descend onto the scene. There he stood, the ground around him cracked, anticipating his guests. TiburcioSoccer64 knew that the matter was serious, so he decided to take care of his opponent as quickly as possible. With a lightning dash, TiburcioSoccer64 struck with his two katanas, Asashimo and Yotsuyu, sure that no force can stop his momentum.

*CLANG*

The strike was stopped by Freebooter Fast's saber, infused with the aquamarine guardian's energy. In disbelief, TiburcioSoccer64 pushed further into the sword, in hopes of breaking, however the Admiral persevered. With his free hand, the Admiral charged a mighty punch, sending The Lavish Lightning flying several yards away, towards the rest of the squad. Heavy gunfire opened, the Admiral was showered in bullets, to very little effect. The Admiral took out his trusty revolver, the Archangel, and dispatched the entire GDF squad with just one bullet, altering its trajectory midflight. Now it was up to TiburcioSoccer64 alone to face this menace.

"This is a Code G, calling for immediate backup," TiburcioSoccer64 said in a voice channel to GDF Command. "Looks like Aquamarine has surfaced."

"Understood. Any requested units?" Command responded.

"Non-lethal suppression. You're not gonna believe what I'm seeing here."

"Joint Chiefs want more detail than that, Mercurial. Mercurial?!" Rang the unanswered message from Command, as the only response was the loud rap music TiburcioSoccer64 was infamous for playing during a battle. Out of the smoke, men in Kazakh Navy uniforms began to shamble towards TiburcioSoccer64's position, their eyes glowing blue. In response, TiburcioSoccer64 dashed backwards, launching cables onto protruding rocks behind him. Pulling himself upwards and landing with a flip onto the outcropping, he could see more clearly the devastation that had wreaked havoc on the apparent Kazakh Navy fleet. Nearly a dozen battleships lay strewn about the steppe, sheared in half by the power of the Aquamarine Guardians awakening, and the sense of energy in the air was still palpable. However, TiburcioSoccer64 had more pressing matters. The undead Kazakh soldiers scuttled ever closer to his new outcropping, and there were few better places to retreat to. Sheathing his katanas, TiburcioSoccer64 unlatched the greatsword from his back. With a rectangular blade two meters long and half a meter wide, TiburcioSoccer48's signature weapon, the Monolith, was his best choice for handling a crowd such as this. He struck a battle stance, the greatsword level with his head, the blunt tip of the sword directed straight at the horde of rapidly approaching soldiers.

"I told you you should have focused more on your crowd control training, Ninja...," chided the mature female voice in his head, belonging to the Purple Guardian.

"I know, Gran. Just gotta hold out till the specialists can make it in from Taichung," Ninja Mercurial replied, referring to the GDF's nearest outpost. "Besides, I've wanted the opportunity to give a few of these Monolith techniques I found a try."

As the soldiers scaled the vertical face of the outcropping, TiburcioSoccer64 slammed the end of the Monolith into the ground of the outcropping, shaking the hand- and footholds of the climbing zombie soldiers, sending them tumbling down. He used the momentum of the slam to vault upwards, balancing on one foot atop the handle of the greatsword with his arms crossed.

"Nice to make your acquaintance, Aquamarine," the voices of TiburcioSoccer64 and the Purple Guardian called out in unison.

Freebooter Fast held up a fist in response. "Fall back, soldiers. Perhaps this samurai will prove a worthy test of these new abilities," he said as he strode towards the front of his crew.

"We'll keep this between us, swordsman," the Admiral shouted, aiming his revolver at the armored figure above him.

"I like you a lot already," TiburcioSoccer64 chuckled in response. "Your energy and my lightning sword style, it could be dangerous."

"Do you think your lightning sword can defeat me?"

The Admiral fired a shot of his revolver, the bullet aimed directly at the samurai. In response, TiburcioSoccer64 leaped off the Monolith, grabbing it, blocking the bullet with its broad side, and sheathing it in one smooth motion as he sped towards the ground. He drew his signature katanas and dashed directly towards Freebooter Fast. The Battle of the Storm had begun.