The Reality Vortex: New Roads

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Brachi merely scowled as she recovered from the gust of wind, with Bara floating beside her.

"Nice try, but you're not the only one who can manage that little trick." She said, before breathing in deeply and using a Super Breath to blow a gust of wind right back at the Coin Hunter, sending debris of the apartment along with it to screen movements from Majin Bara, who on her turn breathed in sharply...


... and unleashed a powerful green energy wave from her mouth, intending to strike the Coin Hunter, having marked it as her primary target. 

"Besides," Brachi then said to the Coin Hunter, "do you even have the means to actually do as you say to Panich? Or is it just an empty promise hiding behind piles of words to fool her into co-operation?"

"What do you mean?" Bara then asked.

"I know this from personal experience. I too, and several others, have been foolishly swayed by someone whom promised us to return us to our universe whenever we retrieved whatever tools he needed to restore his body for this purpose. Yet at the end, all he did was viciously dump any responsibility he used to have for this place onto us, giving us little to no choice in the matter, and only bringing back very few people whom were regrettably slain during the final battle, and all for what? So he can relax on whatever planetary body he inhabits now? Does he really think he can get away with all of this? This is why I have been training so relentlessly for the past years, reaching new heights, and trying my best to keep myself sane in all the madness that has been brought down on us over the past time... and now you're trying to upend us on this too, Coin Hunter? Or is there a further goal in mind with you having little or no interest in sharing, even though we probably share our true enemy?" Brachi then replied.
 
The apartment

Cross asks in a rhetorical way "What is with our group and fighting delusional people?" 

The wisps/jacks were running the normal distraction for the others.

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Realty Metropolis

A tall man says looking at Chad and Stacy "they do know they could get a mage?" A woman with a pipe says "It dos take time for new concepts to sink in and the fact RNN did annoyed the one origination that have been reciting mages of all kinds. It dos not help that they did help spark a cold war with the Black bank and hear as well."
 
Upon Ultraman's dispersion, however, Gogeta had completely vanished from sight. A sudden flash of azure and golden energy ignited in Ultraman's peripheral vision, a fur laced fist soon slamming into his right cheek.

"Gotcha!!"

The impact of the punch abruptly stopped the momentum Ultraman had built, and Gogeta rapidly spun in a circle, following up the punch with an acrobatic round house kick to send Ultraman flying away in front of him. He kept his cocky smirk, looking back towards Bernkastel with a small salute before blasting off in a blue and golden dash after Ultraman.

"Way ahead of you; way to see the fight in ya!! But you're fighting style is all off!! Here-"

Gogeta rapidly closed in the gap to Ultraman, launching his fists forward in a quick consecutive set of two jabs in Ultraman's stomach, before slinging his feet up to slam into Ultraman's chin in another acrobatic backflip.

"-hit him like this!"
 
Valley of Black Crystals

Cuki ignored Lucifer for the most part, not exactly being fond of what he did earlier to the Breakers but the energy she felt from the crystals was enticing. She wanted to touch it but she pulled herself back. With a moment of rest, the wave of pain and exhaustion surged within little Cuki. Three days with no sleep then an immediate fight afterward, her tiny body harbored extreme hate. She sat down with her knees pulled to her chest as she gazed at the Black Crystals, unaware of what they do, but if the Coin Hunter dropped them there, then they must be dangerous.

"While you were knocked out, the Coin Hunter and Panich destroyed the apartment building. Spina, Cross, and Brachi came over to help but they dealt with some Coin Hunter clones." Cuki sighed before gazing into crystal prison she was stuck in. "I managed to get rid of one of the Coin Hunters but you didn't miss much."

Cuki frowned in the situation she was in, especially now that she was stuck with Lucifer.

Things can't possibly get worse... Tired, wounded, and beaten to a pulp by the Coin Hunter. To make matters worse, I'm stuck with Lucifer of all people. Cuki sat while gazing at the Fallen Angel. Still, how can Lucifer be so calm..? 
 
Cuki’s Apartment

Panich's eyes widened at seeing her own brother's attack used against her. She braced herself for impact before being saved by the Coin Hunter. Was that even a real question? Of course, she would risk everything! But how could she even compare to Brachi and Cross, let alone Spina's immense power? She was beaten up so much already. At this rate, the princess would lose... No... No, she wouldn't allow that.

"I'm ready! I don't care what I need to do! I will not fail!" Panich glared, more frustrated with her weak state. She wouldn't lose, there was nothing to lose, but so much to gain. She needed to win. "Give me more power!"
 
Bernkastel emerged from the smoke plumes of one of the eye beams' having struck her, leaving behind one afterimage after another in her bid to evade the oncoming blasts-- the pursuit was backing her into a corner. The skirt of her dress was blown apart, exposing the wires and white lace of her petticoat.

Damn!! None of my attacks are making a dent! What's going on?! Her face scrunched up in evident frustration, her mind rushing through the potential counters she could attempt, yet she couldn't watch him long enough to get any read on his movements. Instinctively, her body moved to put her arms up in a defensive position as she flinched in anticipation.

But the attack never came. Instead, Bernkastel watched Gogeta intercept Ultraman in astonishment.

"H-hit him head on? Just like that?..."

For a moment, she froze, unsure if she could do it. While she was a strong user of magic, she was one of the 2 Breakers who had never thrown a fist before-- not even on Doom did she use her own fists. Would it work better than magic in this situation? Bernkastel held in her breath and balled up her small hands into fists. She wouldn't know until she tried, and hesitation would easily destroy any way of changing the tides to their advantage. Bern smirked to herself; Gogeta's persistence came in handy this time.

"Alright..." She breathed in and bent her legs behind her, planting her feet in midair like there were an invisible wall behind her. Bern focused her sight onto Gogeta kicking Ultraman upwards by the chin. Based on watching the others, all she really needed to do was put her weight into her fists, and her momentum would raise the impact.

"Let's get him!" Concentrating energy into her feet, she pushed off in flight straight for Ultraman with her fists reeled back, sending one knee straight into the area just beneath his sternum as soon as she closed in for an immediate stun. In quick follow-up, Bernkastel swung one fist across his jaw before punching his temple with the other, putting her all into each hit aiming for disorientation. Despite her messy and wild appearance, her dead eyes focused their glare hard enough for there to be visible pupils.
 
Reality Metropolis

Stacey and Chad looked around, but the movements of the Breakers were incredible. "Damn, these guys are fast. I wonder how our cameras managed to keep up with them at such speeds?" Chad asked.

"Don't worry about those details, just keep the cameras rolling!" Stacey demanded.

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Ultraman’s eyes narrowed when Gogeta appeared in front of him and interrupted his momentum by the rapid-fire attacks. The Kryptonian recovered quickly, but the attack against his sternum staggered him for a bit—opening himself for more attacks. The punches dealt by Bernkastel onto Ultraman caused his eyes to narrow. She was a magic-based fighter, and judging from her blows, that sentiment is exactly right—her fighting techniques was amateurish, and the strength behind the attack felt like he was hit by pillows—yet, it did actual damage to him unlike her magical attacks.

Wiping the blood from the side of his mouth, Ultraman glared at the Witch of Miracles intensively. “Show me… your resolve.” Repeating those words that they taunted him with earlier.

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Grabbing Bernkastel’s shoulders, Ultraman drive his knee against her stomach, letting her go in the process. He placed both his hands together above his own head and hurling it down against Bernkastel, slamming her towards the ground—away from the city.

Wasting no time, Ultraman dashed forward past the fusion—but quickly grabbing Gogeta by the leg—towards the witch in rapid speeds. Tightening his muscles, he toss Gogeta forward towards Bernkastel as his eyes widened. Beneath them, a gigantic crater quickly formed as the ground descend deeper as large debris flung upwards. Particles of energy gathered around the Kryptonian’s hands as he zips around them, attacking them in all direction, using the large debris as a means to ricochet mechanism. 



Valley of Black Crystals

“Multiple Coin Hunters?” Lucifer rubbed his chin. “So that explains it… There was something odd about that Coin Hunter. I wonder if Spina and the others found information regarding them?” He turns to Cuki observing the Black Crystals. “I wouldn’t get close to them if I were you. They’re incredibly dangerous. One touch of it, and you will descend to madness. Though, I do hear that it does provide a power boost.”

He sat down. “Well, I supposed we just have to wait for the Breakers to come and save us.”



Cuki’s Apartment

The Coin Hunter was unfazed by Bara’s attempt of the Super Breath. “Am I supposed to be surprise? Amazed?” The Coin Hunter took their ground and outright punch the energy blast through sheer force. “Don’t lecture me about empty promises as if you have the high ground. Our goals are nothing likes yours. OUR interests is secured safety… WITHOUT YOU. You are a steppingstone—don’t talk out of your places. I aim for higher… for people like me trapped in a hell we didn’t want… forced upon of YOUR foolishness.” Her voices ranged out in different distinct voices. 

Spina narrowed his eyes. “So be it.” The old Saiyan bare his teeth. “I don’t care what your damn intentions are, nor your goal. You want to be manipulated by this freak? I’ll tear you apart as well.” Spina blasted forward, appearing before Panich instantly—however, the Coin Hunter managed to block the attack.

“Never….” The Coin Hunter curls her fingers, turning to Panich. “Then… achieved evolution as I said.” A bubble-like substance with a fragment of black crystal inside of it appeared out of their hand. “Takes this... and you will get the power.”

Spina narrowed his eyes, remembering what Detective Goku said and back away quickly. “Where the—” He remembered the possibility of the Coin Hunter having possession of these things. “Get away from that!” He shouted.
 
Brachi merely scowled, clearly triggered by what the Coin Hunter was offering Panich.

"So this is what it has come to," she said addressed Panich, "are you THAT weak-willed to accept power from outsiders in order to stand a proper chance against us instead of achieving new heights by your own power? Are you THAT desperate to abandon your pride like that? Your brother would be ashamed of you if you do! Besides, if you use that crystal, it's going to cost you a lot more than what you believe to gain from it." 

"You speak from experience?" Bara asked, blinking.

"I have memories from my creators, remember Bara? Vegeta did something similar when he allowed himself to be possessed by that cowardly wizard Babidi to gain a power boost. And for what? Just to try and get even with Goku, for the Saiyans known as Kakarot, as Vegeta felt frustrated to play second fiddle when Kakarot appeared to be always one step ahead of him in power. Thankfully Vegeta's sheer force of will made him resist Babidi's command and allowed him to break free of his spell, going so far as it allowed him to come to his senses and even gave his life in a daring yet unsuccessful attack to destroy the bigger threat out there: the evil Majin Buu. But it does NOT excuse the atrocities Vegeta committed during his brief stint as Majin Vegeta. And seeing this scenario simply brought those painful memories to bare for me once more... If Panich is foolish enough to accept this offer, I'm going to beat some sense into her; she should be BETTER than this!" Brachi said.
 
Cross says "guess the insanity thing was on the mark with those Black Crystals." 

The wisps and jacks are still playing supporting roles.
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Realty Metropolis

Tall man says "shooed we introduce our self's to them?" Woman with the pipe says "They only want to watch the show so there no need."
 
Cuki's Apartment

Panich hesitated a moment as Barchi shouted at her. She gave clear disgust in her expression. 

"How dare you even utter his name. You may have some random version of my brother inside of you, but your words mean nothing to me. We've been acquainted for mere days and you address me like we have some sort of connection?! Please. But you are right about one thing... I am weak." She then snatched the crystal into her hand, feeling an immense power begin to flow through her body. "Which is why I need this power. I've learned more about this world then you fools could have ever taught me. I was getting nowhere with you. You even... d-dared to mock me when I was at my most vulnerable point. It makes me sick to think I actually found people I could trust again. To... have let my guard down even slightly..."

Panich stuttered as her muscles began to swell painfully, trying to remain focused on her words as she crushed the emptied crystal in her hand. "I... came to you in order to gain power. Finding my family was a mission of my own but I needed to be strong enough. Hart has been the only one to give me a clear answer in a matter of minutes than any of you could in the days I had spent in your company... So to think you have even an inch of influence in my decision is laughable. I don't care about you people... I will... Have my family... back... and if all it takes is killing a few strangers..."

Body pulsating with power, teeth sharpening and nails ripping through their fabric, the princess snarled menacingly at the group as her energy skyrocketing. 

"THEN PREPARE TO DIE!"

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