[COLLAPSE="Guilty Tears"]
-Xiroey looks up at the blazing fire raining out of the sky like fireworks-
Xiroey: ... I so sorry Gengar.
- Nothing happens for a long time. Xiroey merely stands there gazing at the sky.-
-Despite his victory and newfound power, he doesn't smile. Tears cloud his vision.-
Xiroey: You were never this violent before...
For you to have become this way. I must've been a terrible friend...
(???): Don't be sad.
None of this is your fault.
-Xiroey blinks the tears away. He spins around looking for the source of the voice, but finds nothing.-
Xiroey: What is this?
Who are you?
(???): Relax, we bear you no harm.
-A black cloaked figure steps out of a swirling sphere of darkness-
Xiroey: Wh-Who are you?
-The black figure ignores his question, instead it looks up at the glowing embers falling out of the sky.
Figure: Funny thing, hearts.
The way they turn us against each other.
Xiroey: What are you talking about?
Hearts are what ties us together. They give us strength.
-The figure says nothing for a long time-
Figure: Heh...
You sound a lot like someone else I've met.
Xiroey: ?
Figure: Very well.
If your heart is truely as strong as you say.
Why don't we put it to the test?
-Xiroey's senses go on high alert-
[glow]Clash!!![/glow]
-Xiroey catches what appears to be a glowing blue sword against his own sword-
Xiroey: W-what?
Figure: Excelent.
Now try this.
-The figure warps back. Then he fires off an enormous ball of fire.
Xiroey: (Gotta Move)
Figure:
[glow]Stopza![/glow]
Xiroey: Stop Wha--
-Xiroey freezes in place, his final word suddenly cut off-
Figure: Time's up.
-Xiroey gets swallowed up by the fire-
New Enemy Approaches!
Boss Fight - V.S. Hooded Figure
(Music - L' Impeto Oscuro)
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[COLLAPSE="A New Enemy"]
-The smoke from the blast dissipates. Xiroey's charred body lies in the middle of a wide circular crater. The hooded figure walks over to the edge of the hole, regarding Xiroey coldly-
Figure: Tsk...
You see what a bleeding heart gives you?
-Xiroey stirrs-
Xiroey: Nnngh...
Figure: Oh Wow!
Still alive I see?
I must say, I'm impressed!
Xiroey: Why did everything get hot all of a sudden...?
Figure: Pardon.
That was
my bad.
You started blathering on about how hearts made you strong, so I figured there was no reason for me to hold back.
Xiroey: I didn't... I couldn't see...
Figure: Of course not.
That wouldn't have been the point of you could!
Now, care to rething that whole "stregnth" business you were just talking about earlier?
-Xiroey's body glows with a faint light, his burn wounds starting to close-
Figure: *sigh*
you
heroes are so stubborn.
Xiroey: I think I can move now If i--
Figure:
[glow] Zero Gravity. [/glow]
-Xiroey feels himself being lifted out of the hole. At the same time, a mysterious dark force holds him down, disabling all movement-
Xiroey: (Can't break free...)
Figure: [glow]
Blizziga.[/glow]
-The figure extends a hand toward Xiroey. Then fires off a giant hunk of ice.
Xiroey: (Not good. I still can't move!)
Figure: You're a
Dragon type correct?
I'm afraid this next one might sting a little.
-The sound of Xiroeys screams fill the empty streets-
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Meanwhile...
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-Gengar slowly comes to consciousness in the middle of a blazing crater similar to the one Xiroey was in-
Gengar: Ugh...
When did that jerk get to be so powerful...?
-Gengar slowly manages to stand up. Dusting bits of dirt and ash out of his fur-
Gengar: If he thinks for a second that this match is over he has another thing comi--
-Gengar hears the sound of someone screaming-
Gengar: W-was that... Xiro?
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Figure: Aww, come now.
Surely it can't hurt that bad.
-Xiroey rolls around on the ground, screaming out in pain.
His right arm is completely frozen from where the ice attack struck.
Figure: Interesting.
You dragons are quite vulnerable to ice aren't you?
(???): ...I-Is that Xiroey rolling around over there?
-The Hooded figure smiles. He doesn't even have to turn around.-
Figure: Greetings Gengar. Happy to see your friend squirming around in pain I take it?
-Gengar says nothing. He gazes over at Xiroey with a blank expression.-
Xiroey: AAAhhh!
You big *****! !
Why would you-- *hurk*
-The hooded figure walks over and kicks him in his frozen arm-
-Xiroey nearly passes out.-
Gengar: ...
Figure: All that talk about hearts making you strong earlier.
Yet look where you are right now.
Rolling around on the ground like a fish.
-He kicks him again-
Gengar: Stop! He's had enough.
You've already won!
Figure: *snicker*
Having a change of heart are we?
Gengar: I wanted to get Xiroey back for what he did to me.
But
this...
-Xiroey grids his teeth against the pain-
Xiroey: Gengar. You idiot!
Get out of here!
-The figure kicks him again-
Figure: None of that now.
-Xiroey cries out again.-
Gengar: Why are you tormenting him like this?
Figure: Everything for a reason little ghost.
I merely wish to teach this one a valuable lesson.
-Xiroey's vision blurs. He can barely make out the black blob now leaning directly over him.-
Figure: Here.
Why don't I help out and fix that arm of yours.
-The first thing that Xiroey registers is the cold. Then his entire side lights up like fire-
Gengar: What are you doing!?
Figure: Now now, that's better isn't it?
-The ice on Xiroey's arm is gone. In it's place, is a log of pink flesh-
Xiroey: You... you won't....
Gengar: Don't hurt him anymore!
I'm sure he gets it by now!
Figure: Hmm...
If you're so adamant about me sparing your friend.
Why don't you try and stop me?
-Gengar freezes in place-
Figure: Is it maybe, because you secretly wish to see him gone?
Perhaps you feel his death will make everything right?
Gengar: ...
Figure: You see?
This is what a heart gives you.
Now why don't you lie there and ponder it a bit?
-The figure steps back, then vanishes in a cloud of smoke-
-The town goes silent-
[/COLLAPSE]
[COLLAPSE="Shadows"]
Gengar: Xiro... I...
-Xiroey picks himself up off the ground. Tears come to his eyes as his skin scrapes against the rough pavement-
Xiroey: You... Gengar. We aren't done...
Gengar: Xiro...
I don't want to fight you anymore.
I see that now.
You were never a terrible friend to me. I...
-Gengar looks down and sees Xiroey's sword pointed at his throat-
Xiroey: We aren't done...
Gengar: Bro...
I'm sorry all right? Put the sword down.
-Xiroey gazes up at Gengar with eyes filled with hate. A hazy black aura comes off of his body. The smell of it makes Gengar gag.
Gengar: You won't listen to me like this will you...?
Shadow Xiroey: Prepare to be cut open,
Friend...
[The door to Xiroey's heart has closed - Xiroey became a shadow pokemon]
Round 3 - Gengar V.S. Shadow Xiroey
(Music - Shadow Celebi Remix)
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