Head tall, the Doomsday beast gazed at its surroundings, looking for any surviving people present. It flew all across the station, gazing through the glass, waiting for its next prey...
Then it felt it
Coming from what appeared to be a puny, scrawny, grey-haired little insect, it felt the breath of its lord.
It felt the breath of the Lord of Destruction, Nanook
With a mighty cry, it broke through the walls, breaching into the station...
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"Everyone, be on your guard. My senses are detecting a large life sign coming from the hangar. You sure your mode of transport's there? "
Raising his eyebrows, Shinji asked the Nameless where their 'ship' was. This was by far the largest region in the space station, where the delivery ships usually docked to unload their monthly supplies for the crew.
And the most probable location for the large life to enter
Still cautious, Shinji monitored constantly, his Auto-senses set to full usage. Behind him, March, Stelle and Himiko were constantly bickering among themselves, treating this as a playground. Irked, Shinji turned back to scold them, only to have his helmet flash bright green.
Shit, this is bad–
The station shook as large chunks of the space station fell.
Booommmmm!
"Kyaah!"
Barely dodging the falling debris, the goofing trio split apart faster than you could say 'Herta'. "Ow! What was tha..."
Mouth growing wider and wider, March nearly pissed her panties as she saw the large jagged teeth growling at them. "Shit, how is a Doomsday Beast here!?"
Sweat pouring down his cheeks, Arlan's gaze lay upon the dreaded silver dragon. He could not believe that he had grown so incompetent, failing Lady Asta's grace. He knew he had to do something, but the thing was, his feet stood frozen in fear.
Its gaze turned, it lay upon the cowering Asta, its malicious gaze growing brighter. With a sudden cry, it lunged at the spooked woman, opening its jaws wide. Just as it was about to crush the poor, helpless Asta, a giant canister exploded on its face.
"Heldrake! In the name of the Emperor, I cast you down, down to where your wretched masters lie!"
Turning their heads, they were shocked to see Shinji burning a bright golden colour. Despite the hue's faintness, they could feel a cold, cooling sense of comfort, as if their father had come. Though they were surrounded by the Doomsday Beast, they did not feel fear.
"What're you lot waiting for!? Fight it!"
Snapping out of their stupor, the group dashed to the dragon, weapons held out...
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With a solid thump, Arlan landed his fists on the beast's left hand, followed by it being swiftly cut off by Killinger's lightsaber umbrella. As the dragon reeled in from the pain, Dan Heng, Himeko and Welt attacked its right hand, freezing, burning, and then severing it with swift jabs.
Meanwhile, Himiko drank another blood bottle, transforming into a tentacle-haired monster with 6 eyes, forming telekinetic shields to impede the beast from successfully landing hits on the attackers. Asta, in the meantime, buffed the attackers to prevent them from being easily tired out. Below the Emanators, these Doomsday Beasts were Nanook's heavy hitters, and they packed quite a lot of punch.
All the while, Shinji rode on its back, chainsword in hand, attacking the most dangerous portion of the beast: its roaring head.
Seeing that both hands were severed, Shinji quickly took the opportunity and used heavy fists to land several heavy hits on the beast's head, causing it concussion. "March, Stelle, NOW!"
Without hesitation, March launched a volley of rabbit-shaped arrows, which promptly froze the beast's core. Not missing a beat, Stelle leapt into the air, landing on its core. With a mighty swing, she crushed the core into dust.
Releasing one last cry, the dragon fell, its breath no longer present.
Releasing their breaths, the group looked at each other before high-fiving for their achievement in saving the station. Even Shinji cracked a smile after opening his helmet, letting the fresh air in...
That was before he felt the presence of a God
"Shit, get down now-"
It was too late
Everyone saw it:
A human male with long, white braided hair, brown skin, and golden eyes made Itself visible to them, It's presence made manifest. Though chunks were missing from various parts of It's body, it did not diminish Its look. On the contrary, It was made more beautiful, more poignant to Its purpose.
"Nanook..."
Asta was the first one to break one. Clutching her open mouth, with tears streaming down her face, she fell, knowing they were doomed. But It did not take heed of the insect's actions.
Its gaze was on a grey-haired girl, visibly confused, holding a black bat close to her chest
Just as It was about to grab her, It stopped, for It felt something coming Its way...
Something very familiar
Just as the group felt despair at their fate, faint hymns came from behind them...
"Love the Emperor,
For He is the salvation of mankind
Obey His words,
For He will lead you into the light of the future
Heed His wisdom,
For He will protect you from evil..."