Chapter XIV: Yay, We Defeated the First Villain! ~Mazzic

Mazzic grumbled as he heard yet another dull thud as Kyanosa slammed into his 5th tree today. *Wasn't this supposed to be a small forest?* Mazzic asked himself, *apparently not*. For the second time this day he began to try to figure things out:
He was on an unknown planet to him,
There were tall looking lizard things with big noses following him,
some of those were metal,
one had a turbine for a stomach,
a few people he had never met before,
and probably the most intriguing of them all,
Kyanosa Canopus.

But then things never quite go as you expect them too, and perhaps this expedition is not doomed as most of the group think it is. But then again, optimism was not his strong suit.

Allowing his senses to sharpen he stopped suddenly and held up his hand. This effectively stopped everyone else as well, well, everyone else other then Kyanosa who bumped into Magikia earning him a bonfire for a hair style.

No sooner had he turned around but a figure in black dropped from a tree limb and pulled a long chain from his belt. It was the kind of chain that reminded you of long painful nights and bruises (form your own conclusions if you dare...Hahahahaha). This was followed closely by a short gasp of surprise from Pyrina, and the unsheathing of her sword.

Maybe it was something in her manner, or just the fact that the man in black smiled maliciously, but soon Mazzic was in on the action. You just can't go for 4 years without a satisfactory fight and not join the first one that pops up can you?

The air shimmered around him, and the black t-shirt and khakis changed to a long blood-red trenchcoat with loose black clothes underneath. His dependable sneakers changed to black fighting boots. His gloves on the other hand stayed the same.

Since most people were now concentrating on what was happening between the man and Pyrina, no one noticed the change of clothes. Calmly, ever so calmly Mazzic walked toward the disturbance.

The man in black noticed him first, "Back off mortal, you know not your peril. This is between me and the phoenix."
Smiling Mazzic replied, "I believe that it is you who knows not your peril. I am Mazzic36, and I am, right now, the leader of this group. Pyrina is a member of that group and any quarrel that involves her, involves us too."
The man replied, "Then I, known as the Hunter among other names, shall take you down with her."

And then all hell broke loose.

The Hunter pulled a giant black broadsword from its sheath, waves of black energy pulsating off the blade, and swung it with surprising speed where Mazzic had been. Having sensed the coming strike Mazzic disappeared from view and appeared behind the other man. Unfortunately for him, the Hunter had anticipated this and his chain whipped around and caught onto his arm.

Pyrina noticing that the Hunter was detracted by Mazzic made a dash at him with her sword poised high. The Hunter turned around to swing at her but she dodged and threw a fireball into his chest. As he stumbled back, Mazzic threw a quick strike to the back of the Hunter's head. Stunned from the blow, he loosened his hold on the chain and spun around a little bit. And then he saw Kyanosa.

Kyanosa was standing there holding a large red and white striped parasol. It was quite possibly the least threatening thing he could have seen at the moment, ranking up there with kittens and bunny rabbits. Unfortunately he had never met Kyanosa's parasol before and was sent flying as Kyanosa hit him with it.

Magikia was conjuring a fireball to throw at the Hunter but it 'backfired' and hit J.C. instead. Fortunately J.C. is a robot and is very resistant to heat. Magikia cursed her luck.

Oedipus managed to get off a few spells but the Hunter managed to dodge or block most of these in the air.

Mecha vector on the other hand sped toward the spot at which the Hunter would land and wound up for a strong punch, unfortunately for him the Hunter disappeared before he landed and Mecha stumbled from the force of his arm.

Kaye Just stood there with Nubi and watched.

Appearing on a branch of a tree he balefully stared down at these adventurers and growled to Pyrina, "You may be safe within this group today Phoenix, but wait until you are alone, and weak. Then I will come for you. Take THIS as a reminder of my hatred for all of you!" His cloak flowing in a sudden gust of wind he spread his arms wide and dark fire flowed out darkening the sky with its nonlight. With a loud laugh he faded from view and the dark fireball exploded rocking the very core of Zolott itself, and all were thrown back. Some were knocked unconscious by flying debris, others rolled around on the ground, but all were writhing in pain as the blackness tore at their flesh...or metal...whatever.

When the wind died out and everybody gathered together again from their random locations on the ground, they looked up to see another barren landscape. Sighing Mazzic took a role call and was pleased to see most people in good shape. No one seemed seriously injured and Kyanosa was just as jovial as ever.
Walking up to Mazzic he just exclaimed, "Well at least we're out of the forest!"
Unfortunately...all Mazzic could do was agree.