Evil Dead Bardak

While Bardak was patrolling the city, looking for any typical Halloween vandals; He felt uneasy with the recent discovery of an ancient obelisk of unknown origin on Wereguild Island. He had heard tales of an ancient evil that fed off of humanity’s darkside and tried to destroy mankind. Such tales he regarded as mere superstition, but knowing all the strange events and metahumans in Angel Falls…he wasn’t about to dismiss it. After confirming the data on the obelisk, he found it interesting that the evil being was supposed to rise on Halloween, after the sun sets on the obelisk, then will search its surroundings; looking for a being to possess. After looking at the sky, he noticed the sun was about to set. He then took a moment to debate his next move; claim the obelisk is nothing but superstition and continue his patrols or declare the evil real and investigate. While he pondered his next move, he saw the sun beginning to set and a large group of people begin to gather around the obelisk; hoping to see the evil entity. The sun had finally set on the obelisk; the light reflected off the monument and engulfed the crowd. Twenty minutes had passed since the light hit the obelisk and nothing happened. Relieved at the sight, Bardak resumed his patrol around the city.

While the crowd was very displeased, a few people noticed other people in the crowd was beginning to pass out. One by one, everyone in the crowd lost consciousness and fell hard to the ground. When the last person fell, a shadow figure emerged from the ground and took a shadowed human form.

“Ah…That was refreshing.” The shadow figure spoke in a deep, mischievous voice.

“These human’s shadows make the perfect meal…too bad when the sun rises these humans will turn to ash. Now then, now that I have my strength back, I need a human vessel, but it has to be someone strong, someone powerful, someone with influence over these humans…someone….Huh?...What this?” the shadow figure spoke when he noticed an armored figure in the distance.
The shadowed figure began tearing through his victims memories, hoping to find out who that armored man is.

“Hmmm….General Bardak…HE’S PERFECT…That will be my new vessel. Time to say hello!” he said with a mischievous laugh as he disappeared into the shadows. After an hour passed, Bardak resumed his patrols after arresting 8 adult vandals trying to tear down an apartment building and 17 teenage pranksters, who were trying light fireworks on people’s yards, while teepeeing there houses. Suddenly, Bardak was frozen in his tracks while standing on the ledge of a two story building. The shadowed figure emerged from the darkness and devoured Bardak’s shadow. Bardak passed out and fell backwards on the roof.

“Hmmm…Interesting human…The Republic, huh? Never knew humans could accomplish so much. No matter, when I destroy mankind with this human as my vessel, there won’t be a Republic or anything for that matter…Hmmm…Interesting armor though. Maybe it’s time for a change in appearance.” The shadow figure said after tearing through the memories of Bardak. The shadow figure then gathered dark energy in both his hands and created a vortex around him. After a minute passed, he re-appeared in demonic red and black armor, with the exact face of Bardak.

“Now it’s time for my new body” the shadow figure said as he got close to Bardak.

Internal alarms were beeping inside his helmet, trying to wake him up. Bardak quietly regained consciousness and saw his sensors detected the shadow figure getting closer to him. Once the shadow got within range, Bardak quickly grabbed the figure by the neck, but was shocked to see it looked exactly like him. While the doppelganger tried to break free, Bardak began running scans on his adversary. Suddenly, the doppelganger drew his demonic sword and swung at the armored General, but Bardak released his grip, then jumped over him and landed few feet away.

“Gahhhh…How did you do that human? No one can even touch me, much less hurt me…Oh that’s right…Your blasted armor.” The doppelganger spoke in anger

“You’ll soon find out I’m full of surprises.” Bardak proudly replied

“Oh….I know all about you...Where you came from…The Republic, isn’t?”

“How do you…?” Bardak asked curiously

“I have your shadow, human” the doppelganger replied
Bardak looked to the ground and was shocked to see his shadow was missing. Wondering how it happened, he suddenly remembered about the obelisk and the evil entity.

“So, you’re the evil sprint that resides in that obelisk, on Wereguild Island.”

“Wereguild Island...Is that what the island is called now? It used to be called something else…but yes, I have been trapped in that cursed obelisk for nearly 4,000 years. My name is Shadow Lord Styron. No doubt you have realized about my shadow abilities, such as stealing their shadows
and reaping the benefits, shall we say. ”

“Benefits?” the armored General asked

“When I steal a shadow…their strength, power, intelligence, agility, endurance, even their memories becomes my own. Your shadow has been one of the most rewarding one I have felt in a long long time. ”

“What happens to the victims?”

“Unlike you, my victims will lose consciousness for 3 hours, but that is the least of their worries. If they don’t retrieve their shadows before the sun rises, they and you will turn to ash and I will become even stronger.”

“Don’t count on it.” Bardak said as he drew his sword and charged the Styron. Styron quickly blocked Bardak’s attack with his sword and pushed him back. Bardak readied his sword once more then charged again. Styron stood his ground and prepared for the assault. Just before Bardak got close, Bardak split his sword into two and struck his left hand at Styron then attack with his right sword. Styron managed to block Bardak first strike, but the second one knocked Styron off the building. Wasting no time, Bardak quickly jumped off the building and landed on the ground. He then looked around but Styron was nowhere to be seen. A few meters away from him, Styron emerged from the darkness. He then gathered dark energy in his hands and unleashed a volley of dark energy blasts. Bardak’s sensors quickly detected the energy build-up and dodged the on-coming barrage. The blasts tore up the ground and destroyed many cars and streetlights. Styron then disappeared back into the shadows. Bardak continued his search for Styron, but his sensors didn’t detect anything.

“What’s the matter, General? Afraid this will end like that time you spent on Tauris 3.” Bardak heard everywhere. Memories of that tragic event began to fill Bardak’s mind. For a few moments, Bardak felt nothing but sorrow and grief when he recalled those memories. He was soon interrupted when his sensors finally detected Styron emerging from the shadow of a wrecked car and charging at Bardak. Bardak quickly blocked Styron’s attack then both of them clashed swords once more.

“You’re putting up a good fight, human…but in the end, you’ll just be prolonging the inevitable. Your race will turn to ash and be nothing but a mere memory in the dust of time.” Styron said with an amused tone

“We’ll see about that” Bardak said as he spilt his sword into two. While Styron repeated Bardak’s actions, Bardak raised his left sword and struck down at Styron, but Styron raised his right sword to block Bardak’s attack. Styron gave a sinister smile at Bardak’s boldness.

“Indeed…Though I wonder if this city’s fate will end up like the Cerberus outpost, on the planet Kaajan.”

Bardak was shocked to hear him bring up that topic.

“Remember…How you commanded your forces to stop that race…the...Riutian, was it?”

Memories of all the battles and struggles from that even filled Bardak’s mind. Styron could feel Bardak’s grief and doubt, knowing it was one of the most life-turning events of his career. While Bardak seem distracted, Styron quietly raised his left sword, ready to deliver the final strike. Bardak was filled with grieve until he remembered how stubborn, honorable, and fearlessness his forces were. They wouldn’t bear to see the General like this.

“NO” Bardak shouted as he returned to reality, and then raised his right sword to block Styron’s attack. Bardak then combined his sword into one and sheathed his weapon. Styron was confused at the General’s actions.

“Your pitiful mind tactics won’t work on me anymore. It’s time to end this” Bardak proudly spoke as he looked toward the obelisk.

“You insolent little bug…Fine...THEN DIE IN FLAMES” Styron shouted as he fired dark energy blast at the armored General. Bardak managed to dodge some of the blast, but was hit twice in the chest, that sent him flying. After regaining his balance in mid-air, Bardak pulled out his gun and fired multiple energy blast at the shadow lord. Many energy shots hit the doppelganger but simply phased through him, leaving no damage.

“Foolish General…Did you think your little toy would do any….UHHHHHHHHHHHH” Styron said as he roared in pain. Curious to how he was damaged, Styron turned around and was shocked to see the blasts hit the obelisk. Bardak then let loose a sly grin has he readied his gun and unleashed a powerful energy beam towards the obelisk. Styron cried in agony as he saw a small part of the obelisk fall off. Using the reminder of his power, Styron disappeared into the shadows and reappeared on top of the obelisk. He began chanting an ancient spell then unleashed a dark vortex into the sky. From all over the city, hundreds of shadows began to fill the sky, blocking out most of the moonlight. All the shadows then gathered inside the obelisk, causing the obelisk to turn pitch dark and grow in size.

Meanwhile Bardak quickly got out his BTR and active his ship’s transporter. He then transported a few meters away from the obelisk. After seeing all the unconscious people around the monument, Bardak transported the passed-out people to a safe location. While still entering a few more commands, Bardak was suddenly grabbed by a giant shadow hand and taken to the top of the obelisk. A giant shadow figure appeared and brought the armored General closer to him.

“Did you really think I could be defeated so easily? This obelisk now has all the shadows of those puny humans infesting the city. All of their strengths, all of their knowledge, and all of their skills are now mine to command. Since I now have all the shadows in the city, I don’t need a vessel like you…You’re life ends right NOW.” Styron said as he moved his right arm back, ready to deliver the final attack. Suddenly, Styron stopped upon viewing an unusual sight.

“hehehehehehahahahahahahahaHAHAHAHAHAHA” Bardak laughed with much amusement in his voice.

“What’s so funny, human?” the shadow lord asked

“You have all this power…vast amounts of knowledge…and nearly limitless ability…and yet, you failed to notice you’re destruction right in front of you.” Bardak said with a sly grin as he drew his gun in his left hand while holding his BTR in his right hand.

“Oh? I think you have just gone insane, you little bug. What pathetic power do you possess that can challenge me?”

“This power…” Bardak said as he pressed a button on his BTR. Suddenly a massive bright green energy beam shot out of the sky and engulfed both Styron and the entire obelisk. While Styron was distracted, Bardak aimed his gun downward and shot the giant shadow hand, while phasing the blast through himself. Free from Styron’s grip, Bardak jumped high into the air and disappeared in the clouds. Meanwhile, Styron tried to break free of the beam, but was unable to move.

“HOW IS THAT HUMAN DOING THIS? THERE IS NO WAY HE HAS THAT MUCH POWER…” Styron said before becoming spellbound by the sight above him. It was General Bardak inside the URSS Helios, slowly descending out of the clouds. While the tractor beam was still engaged, Bardak began to power his main rail gun. As the energy began to build, Styron continued to struggle, but to no avail.

“THIS CAN’T BE HAPPENING…I AM THE LORD OF ALL SHADOWS…DESTROYER OF HUMANITY…RULER OF DARKNESS” Styron shouted

“…and now you’re dust.” Bardak replied as he entered the firing commands. The Helios smoothly rotated on its axis and its powerful main gun down on the doomed Styron and the obelisk. In a blinding flash of light, the blast was so powerful and fast; the shadow lord and the obelisk was obliterated within a few seconds. After the cloud of dust cleared, all the shadows trapped inside the obelisk burst outward, returning to their original bodies. Bardak leaned back in his helm chair, greatly relieved it was finally over. After powering down his weapon systems, Bardak entered commands to return to base, when he suddenly moved his head upward.

“Now that I think about it, maybe I better investigate that new “cursed” Egyptian artifact that was delivered to the Angel Falls museum a few weeks ago.”
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