Elbrus Range, the Northern Peaks.

[Raven8]

*Iscon nods his head as he leans back in his chair, stretching a bit to relieve the tension in his muscles from the long day's walk*

Iscon: Yes, I'm throughly aware of the problems of the day, including the ONB's activities, and I am prepared to deal with them if need be. However, ONB presence here in Sharo is very weak, and very little actually happens to begin with. Beyond that, I'm a licensed Navi.

*Iscon displays his license*

Iscon: I know many disapprove of this system, and I am not about to preach its wonders, but it allows me to work largely undisturbed up here.

[Deleted]

Phenoix let out a sigh of relief, it was good to know he had chosen a place where the ONB's influence was weak. Had it been anywhere else, they would not have the strength to fight back, nor would they have met someone to heal them like Iscon did. They were truly in his debt. However, the time was beginning to draw near for them to leave, knowing that he could not abuse this hospitality forever, Phenoix stood up from his seat.

"I cannot thank you enough for your hospitality and assistance. However I believe it is time for us to take our leave. Despite the ONB's weak hold on this area, if they were to come by to find two unregistered navis, you would likely have trouble yourself. I personally cannot bring myself to allow you to undergo such troubles after what you have done for us. So I believe it is now that we must go."

Phenoix looked to Genesis, who seemed to be for the most part already healed. Nodding to him as he turned around to leave, he could not place Iscon in any more danger. Even though Phenoix did not have a full handle on the situation, it was clear to him that the ONB had changed for he worse, in the most drastic of ways. He already knew we was going to help Genesis in his plan, both out of his friendship towards him, and for their views being similar.

[Genesis]

*That was good news in various ways. Since Iscon wasn't oblivious to the works happening around, he was fine, plus knowing that the ONB wasn't as active in Sharo possibly for the lack of any navis that made traveling here easy was another plus. He wouldn't use this place as a base though all considering.*

"I'll admit that I'm against the system, but all the same I can understand why you chose to obtain a license. For anyone not looking for a fight, it's the best choice to make."

*Everyone who didn't though was prepared, or hopefully so, for what would come along with it. That meant of course that this was only building up the start of what was to start with Terra's new rise to power in the ONB. It wasn't as bad before, but on the bright side they had far less enemies to worry about, but with each no longer being a laughing matter to some. They'd have to test the waters some before they just made a solid decision to go on another offensive, especially with how well that last one turned out to be. Plus his fiery friend was likely more than eager to hear whatever he could about what happened while he was absent, getting up from where he was laid down at.*

"I doubt you get many visitors out here all considering. I'll try to come by to visit you when I can, and maybe then I won't come in beat up and we can talk about more than just the troublesome ongoings these days."

[Raven8]

*Iscon laughs slightly as Genesis speaks, sounding almost jolley as he does so*

Iscon: That would be wonderful.... thank you, Genesis.

*Iscon then rises and walks to the entrance to the cave, slowly rolling the rock out of the way again so that his visitors could leave*

Iscon: It's been a pleasure to meet both of you. I hope that you take care and remain safe in these days of trial.

[Deleted]

Phenoix nods at Iscon, smiling as well. He made no promise to meeting him again like Genesis though. He likely would, but at the moment he did not see it in the foreseeable future. However, he appreciated the navis kindness regardless.

"Your concern is much appreciated, we will likely need all the luck we can get."

However, his eagerness to know what had happened over the past years that he had been away had put him in a hurried state. He knew he had to be somewhere alone with Genesis. Or at the very least, only surrounded by friends. That, or he would have to blend into the crowd somewhere. Regardless, he wished to hear the story of his absence. All the troubles he had faced thus far since coming back prove that something major happened, and in particular, he was worried about what happened to the ONB, once a peacekeeping organization, they seem more like a tyrannical government on the net. What could make them change so drastically in just five short years. He worried about the other old members of the Nanashi Syndicate as well, as well as for those of the Knights of Radiance. However their well-beings would have to wait, a much more dire situation was at hand. Phenoix had already decided that he would assist his friend through whatever this problem may be, and he intended to keep to his decision.

[Raven8]

*As the stone rolls away from the entrance of Iscon's home and the two warrior Navis prepare to leave, the sound of snow crunching resounds faintly just off of the edge of the trail. The sound slowly gains volume as it grows near, until at last the form of a Navi breaks light. Draped in a tattered gray garb, the cloaked being walks in-line with the entrance to the cave and stops dead, a pair of piercing eyes looking out from the shadow of the cloak as the being stands like a statue, looking past Phenoix entirely and locking eyes with the newly healed Onyx Overlord himself.... Genesis.

[Genesis]

*It would be good to be able to keep to his word. Of course, there was something that they wouldn't be able to keep to now actually: not having brought trouble to him. Hearing the sound of snow on the trail nearby, it became closer in closer in fact until they were locking eyes now. Those piercing eyes that felt too familiar....it was a gaze he wouldn't forget. It was one he never forgot after he saw it the first time, yet alone the second. Genesis' once calm eyes lost their usual demeanor, instead focused and hardened on the single target that stood there, the first time that had ever happened.*

"You....."

*In fact, Genesis had all but forgotten that Phenoix was with him. He had almost forgotten the fact that he was right in front of Iscon's home too. That was saying just how much Genesis wanted to go and attack right now. Nothing else mattered but taking down the target now, the one navi that he truly and wholly hated with all his being.*

"I've been waiting for this. You took your time in showing up no less."

*In Genesis' right hand was his blade instantly formed, its new shape and all. This form was another part that added to his ire when it came to this navi before him. He could remember before he had said that maybe they could reason with the guy after that first fight. That of course, had been water under the bridge now. There was no such thing as reasoning here, already having gathered the various different energies he used to fight to their fullest. He didn't care about the destruction he caused either from the fight. This was necessary: a requirement. This was 'personal'.*

[Raven8]

*The Navi, unphased by the uncharacteristic nature of Genesis at this moment, continues to stare for a few moments, allowing his target the opportunity to arm himself and become fully ready. The tattered gray cloak waves in the untamed Sharo wind as he waits, speaking past the cutting cold with eyes locked only on Genesis*

?: Even now, you stand before me as nothing but a worthless heap of junk-data....

*The Navi finally moves, taking battle-stance as he retracts both arms, his jet-black fists revealed through the garb to be clenched like stone, braced against the fighter before him and prepared to strike given any opportunity*

?: What have you accomplished in this time? Even with a small army behind you, you still have nothing to show for it but a record of lost fights and failures. It's time I put an end to the insult that you pose on this world, and cleanse the face of this network of your filth.....

*The Navi's head tilts downward slightly as he speaks, his crimson eyes sparking in anger as he glares on with a piercing gaze without rival*

?: ....NOW DIE WITH THE TRASH OF THIS WORLD!

*A set of spikes suddenly pile-drive into the ground at the sides of this Navi's feet, anchoring him to the ground as he thrusts both fists forward with an expression of pure rage. A pair of arm-cannons reveal themselves from under the cloak and flash to life with an explosive wave that cuts to the very marrow of the bone. Like a raid of lightning, this Navi releases a siege of raw power, sending out countless explosive mines from his arm-mounted cannons in a shotgun pattern, peppering the entire mountain-side with devastating blasts that shake the peak to its core, flashing with explosive power and causing a literal avalanche to blanket the side of the mountain, headed toward the forest below.

Iscon's cave instantly caves in, trapping the kind-hearted Navi inside as the wake of terror from this Navi rains down across the country-side in a show of power and rage.

As the last explosive charge is released, the winds that result lash out across the tundra, cutting at the Navi but causing no damage. Rather, they release the cloak and cause it to blow down the side of the mountain and reveal the armor of a violet terror that had been cloaked within. Standing before Genesis and Phenoix was now one of the very few Navis that Genesis had found himself unable to defeat in full-frontal combat. The one Navi he expressed hate for, the one Navi who stood against him with such undying zeal.... the Armored Destroyer.

[Genesis]

*Genesis remained speechless, remained motionless until the set of spikes launched themselves into the ground. At this, he immediately started his own movement, jumping back and on the side of the mountain before he continued running alongside it. As the rampage of the navi began, he kept on moving to evade the shots, but the pattern made them an irritation, eventually moving his free hand around his cloak before lifting it to shroud himself as the shroud of crimson flashed. As the onslaught finally came to an end, the winds in a rampage and the mountain devastated by the powerful destructive force held by the Armored Destroyer, a navi who indeed had stood above him in combat before.*

"And as always you run on with your pointless complaints. I don't want to hear them from someone who's failed at accomplishing a single thing, yet alone from someone as low as you!"

*It was easily revealed where the Onyx Overlord was, the crimson cloak appearing once more as Genesis formed alongside it near the Armored Destroyer. At such close range, most would assume that Genesis would make use of his fabled weapon right at the start. Instead he fired off a wave of destruction from his left hand, blowing away snow and all on the path to the Armored Destroyer. His sword seemed to flash then before a blinding light blasted forth from it, the Onyx Overlord having moved yet again and behind the Armored Destroyer before he struck out with his blade with the full intent on not just harm, but inflicting destruction to his foe. Without pause, several tornadoes of pure energy blasted up and around the two combatants and the now bystander, all crashing together to create one destructive wave that spread out alongside the mountain, further devastating everything. Blasting out from it unharmed, Genesis clenched his open hand into a fist as the energy seemed to swell before exploding in a mass of destruction, no regards for anything caught up in it. As the violet navi's own piercing eyes were unrivaled, the scorn from Genesis' own was at an all time high, knowing full well that this fight wasn't over by a long shot and more than eager to keep the fight going no less. The usual enjoyment he got from fighting often times was entirely overshadowed by the overwhelming rage he held.*

"The only one who's going to die with the trash of this world is YOU! You alone will get to accomplish your own words. Fitting, honestly."

[Deleted]

His instinct allowing him to react quickly to the spikes as they set themselves into the ground, Phenoix took to the skies, a decent distance from the fight as he tried to grasp hold of the situation. This navi of unknown origin had walked up to the duo, and simply started attacking. Phenoix payed little mind to the words both spoke, it was clear there was a grudge between the two. Still, angered by the sudden attack, Phenoix simply waited for his ideal vantage point. It was clear this fight was a personal grudge between the two, but the attacker needed to be made clear that this was not a 1 on 1 fight, Phenoix was here as well, and he was not about to allow this navi to simply show up and start attacking his friend.

As the massive explosion caused by Genesis's hand clenching reached its climax, dust and smoke scattering about, a quick beam cut through the smoke, its flaming brilliance causing a small halo in the debris. Following it, several other beams cut through the smoke from other directions. Phenoix kept his distance, from the Armored Destroyer, unsure of his capabilities but clear that he needed to help his friend. From his fingers came more beams, angled up into the sky, they disappeared into the distance. Re-aiming his fingers down once again, Phenoix once again continued his assault on the Armored Destroyer, beams shot forth from his fingertips, jolting around in a helix formation, forming a drill at the armored navi. And even as the beams of flame continued down from his being, all the while, Phenoix's wings began to glow.

"..."

Phenoix glared at the Armored Destroyer, he cared not if his attacks fazed him, only cared that he navi was attacking his friend. As far as Phenoix was concerned, it was without warning as well, conflict simply broke out as soon as he appeared.

[Raven8]

*The destroyer continues to unleash his siege against Genesis with a rain of destructive force, even as the overlord runs to avoid the wake of his rage. Expecting the armored Navi's next move, the violet terror quickly throws one fist to the side, releasing a single bomb to connect head-on with the destructive wave, canceling the two attacks out with an earth-shattering blast.

The flash that came next took the destroyer somewhat off-guard, causing him to quickly recoil and take a step back, yet at the same time he was more than prepared for the next strike to come. With a single, fluid motion, the destroyer's arm lashes back, catching the blade's edge in the palm of his hand and stopping the death-strike in an instant. Even as he still holds the attack in place, the destructive cyclones rise across the area, giving the two Navis a moment of silence together at the core as the destroyer looks back over his shoulder, glaring to Genesis for a few seconds before the two break apart from the stand-off.

The following blast rocks the entire mountainside, blowing away the top layer of stone in the process. However, the destroyer quickly raises a single hand to it, breaking the force and causing it to stream to all sides of his body without effect. As the dust clears, he remains with eyes locked on Genesis, glaring past his now battered and bleeding palm without so much as a flinch in his entire being*

?: ...and yet here you stand... STILL unable to fulfill your words.

*The destroyer clenches his battered hand into a fist, raising both cannons to Genesis once again. He then releases a barrage of explosives directly forward before spreading his arms to either side, creating a wall of explosive force between the two Navis. However, this time the tactic changes. Instead of the normal barrage of explosives piercing through the wall of destruction, the Armored Destroyer himself emerges, dashing with the jets in his back at break-neck speed and delivering an explosive punch directly to Genesis' face. The shattering blow lands with the force of a literal bomb, releasing a small shockwave as the destroyer continues to unleash a barrage of similar hits to various points on Genesis' body, giving him almost no time to react as he drags the Onyx Overlord along for several seconds, battering him with explosive force the entire time as Phenoixs' rays rain down, exploding on contact with the destroyer and knocking him slightly off course with each blow, yet causing little more than a flinch at the same time.

Recoiling his fist for a split second to charge, the destroyer then slashes it with a downward motion into Genesis' form.... falling a fragment of an inch short and slamming it into the ground. A tower of energy then rises from the epicenter of the punch, blasting skyward as the ice atop the mountain shatters and flies in all direction like a set of cutting blades. As he finishes the attack, the destroyer then slowly stands, bracing himself against Genesis in preparation before quickly slashing his hand to the side, back-handing the drill-beam that Phenoix had released and deflecting it off the mountain, into the general direction of Com Square far below*

[Genesis]

*The wall of flames made for an annoyance and good form of tactic to force those into straight on combat, but that wasn't the issue. When he had evaded the first line of explosives by jumping over them and moving straight forward still to avoid the backlash from the blasts before landing, although it sort of led him directly into what would more less be considered a bomb to the face. That is, the Armored Destroyer's blow striking him head on as he forced himself to hold his ground. Of course, the violet navi would never stop with one strike. The barrage of blows started to tear loose, though he noticed they weren't hitting their targets exactly as planned. That worked in his favor though, having increased his defenses for the strikes that came after the initial blow. When the pause came, rather than attempt to strike again, Genesis jumped backward before the blast tore loose, shattering the mountain even more than it already was. It was left to wonder how much more of it could be destroyed....nope, it wasn't by anyone there.*

"Those words are funny coming from you."

*It was here that another of Genesis' known skills was set loose, a small black gate forming that encompassed the area: the Negative Gate. The Armored Destroyer likely knew of this ability, but it hadn't been set up for him after all, and with Phenoix out of its radius for the time being, he was out of its range as well. Having saved up for his next attack, Genesis surrounded his gauntlets in the black energy before it faded and energy eclipsed his sword, Fate. Unleashing a sudden assault, the blade unleashing a torrential wave of energy that was used before: Advent. While the waves closed in, they diverted their path, encircling the Destroyer and closing down on their prey in waves from all angles. From each of the waves before contact however, one of the destructive tornadoes blasted loose to slam into the Destroyer with the wave crashing in right after it. Several more waves blasted loose to crash into it, causing all of the build up to explode once again into a destructive display that rocked the mountains and carried through the wind like a cry of ravenous thunder. With each attack, Genesis' own armor and injuries were steadily mending themselves, one of the after effects of the gate placed.*

"Despite that destructive rage and zeal you have, rather than being unable to fulfill your own words and promises, you just never attempt them at all. Outside of being a constant pain however, in which you've been wholly successful."

*Though he had been talking, he remembered from the last encounter with the Destroyer how things were. Despite his fierce defensive abilities, the blows would still do harm regardless of how great they were. That was fine though. Now would come the next wave of attacks that he would have to counter against. Constantly standing around and being battered without doing his part wouldn't get him any further in the terms of removing the eyesore after all.*

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Slightly annoyed at his final attack being deflected to easily, Phenoix continued his attack with increased fervor. Aiming both palms to the air separately, two beams shot upwards and disappeared into the sky much like the other ones from his fingers did earlier, though moving slightly faster. Though safely outside the range of the Negative Gate, Phenoix did not know of the power of Genesis's ability, he was set on keeping his distance from this fight, providing support where needed from afar. Placing both hands behind him, Phenoix began to charge powerful beams of flame in his palms. Seemingly they drew on Phenoix's vital energy itself, as he began to give his attack more and more power. As Genesis unleashed Advent, and the waves began to encircle the Destroyer, Phenoix let loose his powerful attack, the beams enlarged to be almost half a meter in diameter. Once he released them, one quickly made a sharp turn and began to circle around the battlefield, though still moving at high speeds. The other moved upwards and even as the Advent wave was circling the Destroyer, it aimed from above, shooting through the attack but not disrupting it. All the while, Phenoix's wings began to glow even brighter than before.

As the final wave came in to hit the Destroyer, shortly after, from behind, Phenoix's other attack came in, the large beam shooting straight at the Destroyer, Phenoix hoping this would catch him off guard. Staying his distance however, Phenoix still said nothing, he was saving his words for after the battle, and keeping his focus on controlling the mass of beams he had already released into the sky.

[Raven8]

*With the attacks all aimed his way, the destroyer stands tall, largely unmoving as the strikes of the two Navis converge on his position and begin to draw near*

?: You'll never understand...

*The blasts rain down and engulf the destroyer, blasting his entire form as he braces against the energy and lashes out to defend. The explosive power of the waves reflect off of his armor in part, causing a massive blast where the Navi stands with the wake of destruction covering the very edges of the mountain's peak. The light flashes and the sounds resound in chaotic majesty as the destroyer's form is entirely hidden from sight.... yet only for so long.

At the very edge of the blast, the form of a Navi, with light and sound hidden by the explosive wake, rushes from the destruction, his armor somewhat battered but his spirit unwavering. Within the blink of an eye, this explosive Navi closes the gap and slams an elbow into Genesis' gut before grabbing him by the throat and lifting him above the ground*

?: ....just how right you are.

*An explosive punch rises from the Navi's side, impacting Genesis in the face and sending him flying to the edge of the mountain; to the foot of his Negative Gate. It's then that the destroyer raises a single fist, the barrel of his wrist-cannon extending like a rifle as he points it to the Armored Overlord, one of his most potent attacks set to fire with little more than the edge of the mountain available for avoidance.

With a cold glare, the destroyer charges his weapon and prepares his shot, taking in vast levels of his own energy as he enables his attack. With a flash and a massive sound-wave, the destroyer then fires his weapon..... directly into the ground benieth his feet. The blast rises like a tower and explodes skyward as a golden beam, blinding the two navis with its light as the destroyer suddenly bursts from it; high in the sky and directly in front of Phenoix.

Slamming a fist into the one-armed Navi, the destroyer passes behind him and puts him in a half-nelson, ignoring his physical heat as the two Navis pass over the Gate*

?: No more tricks.

*With Phenoix locked in place, the destroyer then blasts off of the mountain in a flash, his trajectory obviously aimed for the forrest below*

<Armored Destroyer and Phenoix have relocated to the Arbor Woods>

[Genesis]

*It looked like he did catch him with it for once, something that was more or less a pleasing thought to himself. Then again, that never meant that the fight was over, given he had done harm to the relentless fighter and the guy blasted through and delivered another crushing blow to his gut this time. After he was lifted and the punch was coming, he put up his first defense thus far, a faint double barrier forming as the first layer was shattered, the impact sending the Onyx Overlord back to the far edges, the destructive weapon of the Armored Destroyer being ready. What did he mean by....oh, right. He actually wasn't in this fight by himself, just now noticing Phenoix truly given he was more focused on destroying the enemy.*

"Tch. This isn't how it was supposed to go of course. Get back here!!"

*A single challenge between the two was an obvious loss for Phenoix, but he wouldn't let the Destroyer just walk away from the fight afterward. Gathering the gate back into himself, it gathered around his left arm before it blasted out as a destructive energy instead, further ravaging the area itself before he was launched off toward the area below. No more tricks....right. In that case, he would do more than just the fancy tricks: he'd start to come in full force then. Even if he leveled the forest, he would still hound that navi until he finished this fight, crimson eyes glowing with the powers he was readying to make stern use of.*

[Genesis Location Change: Arbor Woods]

*And after the battle, Genesis found himself right back here, staring at the destruction they had caused. An avalanche, a collapsed mountain, a mostly destroyed forest now turned wasteland until otherwise...well, it was normal at least. He hardly ever got to fight to the point where he unleashed all of his explosive destructive force at a time against an opponent, namely because he usually had others with him. Right now that didn't matter though, looking through to decide how exactly to get Iscon out of all of this mess.*

"So where should we start?"