Outside in the dead of night right infront of the house of mystery light began gathering in the air forming a magic circle 4 feet of the ground. The group of six began falling out the portal transported from their previous location with Batman and Deku rolling as they hit the ground before getting up, Zee landing on her knees, Boston gluiding out and Constantine falling face first.
Quickly getting back on her two feet Zatanna looked forward to see the house where Richie was before turning her head to John.
Zee: Why aren't we inside ?
She asked agrivated by the fact that the friend she thought she knew had betrayed them and he was right infront of them. John quickly getting up himself dusted off his pants before taking a few steps forward.
" Because Richie has bloody control of the house this is what you get for having mates ."
He replied angry himself over the betrayal, and just as he turned his head to Boston about to ask him to take action Izuku spoke up.
Izuku: Actaully, he doesn't
The group turned to face Izuku who flusted rubbed the back of his head.
"Before we left I told Orchid to let me know when Richie would wake and not to do anything he told her, which means the house is still under my control."
Zee smiled brightly at Izuku amazed by witty while John just looked tired of being shown up at every turn.
Boston: Haha I knew Rama Kushna needed you to come along for a reason, reat job kid !!
Batman nodded his head.
" Can you contact Orchid to let us in?"
He asked Izuku who nodded and placed his index and and middle finger against the side of his head to create a mental link with Orchid.
Izuku thoughts: Guys can you create a connection between me and her ?
Meliodas: Leave it to me
Meliodas closed his eyes inside the mental space and began controlling the flow of Izukus magic, sending waves of it through the air and towards the barrier around the house. Sensing the origin of the magic flow, the barrier opened a hole and allowed the mana to surge inside and connect with the spirit of the house.
Orchid thoughts: Master have you returned ?
Izuku thoughts: Yes, can you release the barrier and let us in Orchid ?
Orchid thoughts: As you wish master
The magic barrier came down in seconds and Zee seeing the door to the house open on its own quickly began running towards the house.
Zee: It's open come on !
Izuku: Zee wait !
Izuku took off after her in hopes of catching up and Batman seeing them both run had already began running himself to reach them, and not long after John and Boston took off towards them.
[English cover: My Hero Academia OP 3 " Sora Ni Utaeba"]
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Richie stood infront of the fire place, dark whispers surged through his mind as an exhilerating surge of dark magic flowed through his veigns.
Behind him Zee and the others had reached the room and cautiously watched the old man who had once been on deaths door.
Richie smiled cruely and turned around, the dream stone hovering over the stone still stuck in his right hand and connected by a link of dark magic.
Richie: You're too late Johny boy
He smugly stated as silent screams of terror began echoing from the stone, a bitter reminder of its horrifying capabilities.
Closing his eyes and allowing the magic to flow freely, Richie began floating above the ground surrounded by a sphere of crimson darkness. The air surrounded him became agressive and began attacking everything around him.
Batman seeing the approaching danger pulled out a batarang and swiftly threw it at Richie only for the force field around him to deflect the sharp object. Looking at them with cold eyes Richie swung his left around as swatting an insect and raised the entire group into the air.
Pain surged through the group feeling as if chains were wrapped around their bodies tightening by the second.
Zee: Richie please !!
John: Stop! While there's still time to save your soul
Their pleads were a desperate attempt at reaching out to the man they used to know, unfortunately the moment Richie had become sick...Was the moment the man they knew had died.
Richie: Says the man who skates away from everything.
His thick southern accent echoed around them filled with hatred and vile contempt for Constantine.
Richie: Since you got me infected I looked all around the world for a cure and I, I finally found it. The small piece of the dream stone. It's sentient it told me how to get the demons free to bring the rest of it to earth.
Clenching his fist around the small stone imbedded in his palm, the magic grew violent around his hand and pulsed around his body like arcs of dark electricity.
Richie: It would have been so easy to take it from you, of course rock star Johny screwed everything sideways. So we had to frame Foust and get you to bring me here, now i'm immortal and super charged !
He yelled with ecstacy the voices inside his head dark and insidious began growing louder by the second as he allowed even more magic to flow through him from the stone.
Natsu: Izuku! You need to make him let go of the stone, Richies smell it's changing, he's starting to smell like one of Zerefs demons !!!
Rokuro: Natsu's right I can see the malice flowing from the stone and into Richies body !!
Izuku thoughts: I- I can't !! I can barely move and my mouth is being forced shut !!!
Meliodas: It doesn't matter...We're too late
John: You've been played for a sap. The stone isn't sentient, what's left of Destiny's soul was whispering sweet nothings into your ear, getting you to commit attrocities to gain power and make his move
Richie looked at his palm where the stone had been stabbed into by his own hand, the voices cruel and sick as they were quited down as Johns voice echoed through his ear. The sense and reason behind them was clear and made sense, more sense then what the voices fed him when he first touched the fragment he found all those years ago...But it was too late.
Richie: You're just pissed cause I won !
John: I wish that was the case
Smoke began coming from all around Richies body the pain of being burnt alive struck like lightning and caused his skin to smoke as if he were set on fire. Terror flooded every cell in Richies body because he could feel it, he could feel something no someone taking over.
Richie: No this isn't right !!! NO!
The dream stone latched onto his chest and the magic within began raging all around him, the negativity burried within the artifact began consuming Richies very soul shrowding it in darkness.
Richie: Wait, wait !! We had a deal !!
The stone fragment in his palm flew out and before Richies sunken blue eyes it connected with its second half restoring what once had been.
Richie: AAAAAAH
His scream was filled with agony and terror as flames burst from all corners of the sphere surrounding him. Consuming his body and hiding behind a veil of orange hellfire.
Danger sense rang like a church bell in Izukus head, the iminate danger ahead triguring the quirk in a way it hadn't ever before. The group was dropped from the air and flot against the floor, forced to look up as an ancient evil had been released.
And Richies form became that of a madmans nightmare, wearing a dark purple hooded cape and armor with the dream stone in the center of his chest. A muscular build over shadowed Richies previously sickly fram, his skin became white and his face appeared more like a skull with his eyes being a glowing red.
Destiny: Five hundred years...
His voice was deep with an english accent and shook the soul, almost clouded over by demonic growls.
Destiny: Five hundred years i've planned
Rising higher into the air a dark magic barrier formed around Destiny.
John getting up looked at Destiny with little fear.
" Really I guess five hundred must be the new three hundred, what's say you share your beauty secrets."
Destiny looked down on John the same way a man looks down an ant.
" A God, does not prattle with mortals"
Destiny raised his hand, the danger sense ringing in Izukus head almost tripped in intensity as a crimson magic circle formed around the dark begins palm.
Outside:
The once quiet green land around the house has been woken up by the house of Mystery blowing up and filling the sky with smoke, covering Destiny as he flew away.
The smoke was then blown away by fierce wind revealing the group on the floor shielding themeselves with their arms while Zee was on her two feet surrounding them in an violet barrier of magic.
Her eyes tired closed as she fell from the exhaustion, and with her so did the barrier. Seeing her about to hit the floor John was about to catch her but he was too late as Izuku had already done so, cradling her gently in his arms.
Boston: She gonna be okay
John:... I don't know, the amount of magic she's used. Sometimes you never recover from that.
Izuku clenched his fists tighter. Rokuro and the others watching him worried, the feeling of letting down someone you saw as a friend was never an easy thing and they knew it all too well.
John: I should have never let her back, selfish bastard that I am.
Batman placed his hand on Johns should an act to show support " this isn't your fault" he told him trying to comfort the man. But in his words Johns anger came forth and the envy and jealousy he held back reared its ugly head.
John: You're right. It's his !
He shouted towards Izuku looking at him with a multitude of negative emotions, getting up from his knees John grabbed Izuku by his collar and forced him up.
John: If you hadn't tried showing up every step of the way to impress Zee we would have made a plan before getting inside but no, the chosen one has to just show off didn't you!!! You bloody wanker !!
Hearing his words Izukus eyes widened and guilt began flooding his thoughts.
Izuku thoughts: No...No is he right ? D-Did I really cause this to ha-
BANG!!! POW!!!! BOOM!!!
Suddenly three fists collided with Izukus head. One surrounded by fire, another covered in the impurity arm and a third shrouded in darkness knocking him out of the self pitying zone.
Meliodas: He's wrong Izuku, if it wasn't for you this entire mission would have been alot harder
Rokuro: He's right, this guys just upset because Zee has been around you more than him
Natsu: So don't listen to this jerk !
Izukus thoughts cleared up and his eyes refocused as he glared at back at John.
" You're right thanks guys !".
The three: No problem
Boston: Hey all he's done is try to hel-!
John: Help !? Please we could have done this without him, it was a mistake letting a little shit like him come alo-
Suddenly a fist connected with Johns face knocking him off his feet and on the floor knocked out. Both Izuku and Boston looked at Jason whose fist was still clenched in shock, Jason taking a deep stood back up straight and looked at his shocked allies.
Jason: Forgive me, I know it was ungentlemany like but this entire mess was caused by John to begin with so I thought it right to knock some sense back into the nauseating prick...Also I thought it better I do it than Batman
Hearing that last statement the two turned to see Batman with a pair of brass knuckles comfortably worn on his right fist.
Boston: Well, now that's out the way we still need to deal with Destiny
Jason: Agreed, but he's probably already reached the nearest metropolitan area by now and it'll take us till sun rise before we make it on foot, so how will we get there?
Izuku turned to look at Batman who nodded his head as the sound of powerful jets approaching echoed through the wind causing the group to look towards up as a silver shuttle lowered itself to the ground .
Timeskip:
The city once quiet and calm was now a scene of apokolipse the streets filled with flame and and smoke with vehicles flipped over was a prime example of the madness that followed destiny. People fighting each other their thoughts swarmed with images of their greatest fears or their greatest foes, with some collapsing either due to broken bones or exhaustion.
No one was safe as Destiny floated above them feeling like a god as he the chaos entertained him, for not even those under roofs or in large 6 story buildings were safe. And what followed this destruction was the loss of life.
A cop looked in horror at the approaching citizens, seeing them not as people but as demons charging at him and raising his pistol into the air he fired. Killing four innocent men, drenching own hands in their blood. But he didn't know it, how could he as the fear had consumed him completely.
Cop: They're everywhere!!! Everywhere !!
He shouted into his walky talkie.
The malice, the fear, the carnage. All of it fueled Destiny who embraced it all and took it in strive, their darkest emotions and actions fueling his power like a breath of fresh air in a baron waste land .
"Yes, my will be done ."
He said gleefully with a smile more ghastly than the scene before him.
Meanwhile approaching as fast as possible was our group of heroes. Batman flew the Javelin straight towards the mad god, the team of Jason and Boston sat and prepared themeselves for the battle ahead.
All the while John and Zee were lying unconsciouse in the back and Izuku...Izuku was lying on the floor holidng his stomach and groaning sickly.
Boston: Jeez kid you really don't handle flying well huh ?
Izuku: Ugh...I don't... Know why
He groaned out with his face slowly becoming green.
Natsu like Izuku was lying sick on the floor and groaning in pain.
Natsu: S-Sorry... Izuku
He groaned out before covering his mouth about to throw up.
Batman: Hmm we'll discuss this new sickness later Midoriya. For now get ready we're heading in.
Boston seeing Destiny ahead flew through the windshield infront of him and straight at Destiny, reeling his fist back he punched the barrier as hard as he could but it was a futile effort as he was sent flying back.
Then in his moment of weakness Destiny created a crimson phantasmic claw and wrapped his claws onto Boston tightly.
Destiny: Fool, how can you hope to defeat a God ? You cannot defeat my shield
He spoke mockingly to Boston.
" Since when does God need a sheild?"
Boston struggled to ask, but his taunt was enough to enrage Destiny who swung his arm around and threw Boston away onto the street bouncing towards the incoming truck. Fortunately as a ghost he went through the vehicle instead of being flattened by it.
All the while on the streets below Destiny had passed Batman, Jason and Izuku who had gathered together close to their enemy.
Batman: The justice league are on their way
Jason: While wise to call allies, they must not be allowed near Destiny. His powers have grown too great since I last faced him, and I don't doubt he will be able to drive them mad.
The honking of a truck caught the groups attention as the truck that Boston went through stopped beside them. The front driver door opened and the truck driver stood out for Boston to fly out of him.
Boston: Too late for that my friend
He said causing them all to look up and see Green Lantern attack Destiny. Creating a large green claw that swung the forcefield clad villain into a building wall but not even denting the barrier.
Then in his distraction Destiny flexed out his chest and a crimson beam blasted out the stone and through a shield Green Lantern created taking over Johns mind sending him flying into a buildboard.
His vision blurry and his ears ringing John could hear Bruce's voice.
Batman: John listen to me, you've been infected by magic. Get away to space, now
But in Johns eyes he didn't see Batman, he saw a demonic Bat and he didn't hesitate to attack.
Diving down at full speed John fired a beam of pure energy at Batman who dodged which caused the attack to hit a car and blow up, then as fast as possible Batman reached into his utility belt and flung a batarang at John which exploded on contact.
John enraged created four chain ball constructs and sent them at Batman who used his grapple gun to avoid the lanterns creations that shattered the ground as they struck.
Meanwhile Izuku and Etrigan stared up at Destiny who continued to grow stronger using the malice of the civilians.
Jason: You up for this child ?
Izuku: Destiny is only going to hurt more people, so I can't afford to stand around and do nothing !
Jason: Well said, then shall we. Gone, gone, the form of man. Rise the demon, Etrigan !
Surrounded by a pillar of fire Jason Blood had become the large demon Etrigan.
Etrigan: So the Argon calls for our aid, then I shall assist till my spirit fades!
Etrigan clapped his hands together and summoned his blade forth.
Izuku: Alright, i'm all fired up !!! Full utopia mode !!!
Pounding his fist against his palm scales began growing along his forehead, beneath his eyes and arms, the impurity arm surrounded his right and flames burst forth from his left. With his eyes forming reptilian like slits and glowing like fire Izuku had unleashed his full strength.
Both Etrigan and Izuku launched straight towards Destiny at full speed both letting out a battle cry filled with thier fury and resolve, seeing them approach Destiny sneered.
Destiny: We meet once more Etrigan, but know this you pitiful fools, you will accomplish nothing!
He mocked anticipating their failure but in its place he found only shock. Both Izuku and Etrigan struck together at the same time , one with a blade the other a fist of fire and this attack sent Destiny flying back the barrier phasing in and out for a moment.
The mad God looked in horror at what had happened but he had no time to process as Etrigan and Izuku once again charged forward .
Destiny: Even now you still challenge me !!! Call this poetic justice you filthy demon !!
Raising his arm and casting a spell of dark magic, a bright crimson light filled with sky as Etrigan was sent straight into the ground with a large hole in his body.
Izuku: Etrigan !!
Destiny seeing his opportunity attempted the same attack with Izuku.
Meliodas: Izuku look out !!
Hearing Meliodas warning and feeling Danger sense go off Izuku narrowly avoided the attack but was sent straight into the floor below crushing concrete beneath his body.
Destiny: Ah what a truly lovely sight, how i've longed for the day I would see you lie like this Etrigan hahahaha!!
Izuku opened his eyes, his vision a blur as he looked up to see Etrigans body. Slowly he crawled towards the demon who he had fought besides twice all the while Destiny laughed tauntingly in the sky above.
Izuku: Etri..gan...
The demon let out a low growl and turned to look at Izuku.
Destiny: Oh...What's this you're still alive ? Well we should rectify that shouldn't we
Raising his hand once more Destiny created several dozen magic circles around him and each one formed bolt of dark magic power .
Destiny: Be turned to ash boy
Rokuro: IZUKU LOOK OUT !!!
Meliodas: NO!!!
Natsu: IZUKU !!
And as the rain of magic came down like lightning from the sky Izuku covered his face with his arms, a desperate attempt to survive the incoming attack. He had severaly underestimated his opponent, and he let his arrogance over his new technique blind him from the truth...That even after all this power, all the skills he picked up. He will still too weak.
( Counter vanish could work on one attack, not a thousand incase anyone is wondering )
But instead of the overwhelming pain he thought he would feel, he felt nothing and removed his arms to see why. right infront of him, protecting him was Etrigan using his giant frame to protect Izuku with his body.
The excrutiating pain that flooded Etrigan caused the demon to roar out but still he didn't move, nor did he waver in his desire to guard the young boy.
Izuku: Etrigan! What are you doing you'll die !!! No move! PLEASE ETRIGAN MOVE!!!
He begged, even though they had only met for a short time. Izuku felt a kinship with the demon, a bond forged from battle and the gifts they didn't choose to have but embraced.
Tears flowed down Izukus eyes as he tried to push away his friend, no thoughts about how doing so could result in his death, all that he thought of in that moment was...
Izuku: I DON'T WANT TO WATCH YOU DIE PLEASE MOVE !!!!
Etrigan however remained still, his face once contorted in pain now showed a gentle yet feral smile.
Etrigan: Nay, I will not...I will lay down my life for only you... Can bring about the future...All heroes have sought
Izuku looked up at the Demon as hole began burning through his body, the loud echo of the attacks blocked Destiny from hearing the two. And the explosions caused by his attack blinded him from what lay beneath.
Etrigan suddenly raised his claw and in it a golden flame appeared. Flames strong and unyeilding, their strength was a reflection of Etrigans spirit and fury.
Etrigan: I will leave the rest to you...So take my fire...And light this bastards funeral pyre
Izuku could only look in sadness and in anguish at his friend...The three souls binded to Izuku remained silent for in this moment, they knew that a man could grow stronger or could break. For it was a single moment where one must make the hardest decision of choosing one life or countless others.
Izuku closed his eyes and as the tears rolled down his cheeks slowly he pressed his head against the chest of his friend, over the beating heart of the demon who gave his life for his sake.
You can't save everyone...But even if a person dies, their spirit and their memory will live on through us
Izuku reached out to the fire and gentle took hold of it. Slowly he drew it towards his face and for the last time he looked up at the smiling demon infront of him.Drawing the flame towards his mouth, Izuku began devouring it.
And as he did memories of Etrigans past began flashing through his mind from the day Jason Blood was born, to the day he learnt of the sword, till he became a knight, till he fell in love with a witch, till he fought against Destiny, till he merged with Etrigan, and to all the times after that.
Etrigan and Jason blood, man and demon forced into one had become the strength Izuku needed to rise up...They had become the key to unlocking a great new power from inside of the boy made dragon.
Destiny finally stopped his barrage of attacks and waited to see the smoke clear out, when he finally saw a lone standing figure and beside him the still body of Etrigan.
Destiny: Oh so you're still alive...I must say you are quite amusing for a bug
Izuku looked down at Etrigan with sadness ignoring Destiny.
Izuku: Goodbye Etrigan...Destiny!!
Looking up with anger Izuku glared straight at the mad man who claimed to be a God.
"You call yourself a god, but all I see is a coward hiding behind tricks and shadows. You poisoned their minds, turned them against each other, and bathed this city in blood—just to feed your own twisted hunger for power.
You think fear makes you a god? That suffering makes you divine? No. It makes you weak. A real god doesn't break people, he lifts them up. A real god doesn't need lies to rule—only tyrants do.
And now... now you've taken from me. You murdered Etrigan, a warrior stronger than you could ever dream to be. He fought for something greater than himself—something you'll never understand. And for that, you will suffer.
You want gods and monsters? Fine. I'll show you one.
Because now.
NOW YOU'RE GONNA PAY!"
Golden flames burst out from around Izuku burning the air itself and melting the concrete he stood on, green arcs surrounded Izuku viciously. And from the flames came out a roar. A roar of a dragon
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