Gangsters: Mri V The Cosmic Tyrant[6]
Chapter 17: The Dark Awakening
A deafening roar shattered the silence.
From the depths of the crater, a dark, swirling energy erupted into the sky. The ground shook violently, as if the earth itself feared what was coming.
Mri's eyes narrowed. "No way…"
Jasmine staggered back, her breath caught in her throat. "It's… It's activating Darkened Aura."
Bibek cursed under his breath. "Damn it. We should've known this fight wasn't over."
The Hybrid rose from the pit, its entire body crackling with black lightning. Its once blue aura had been completely overtaken by Darkened Aura, its most powerful transformation.
Its muscles expanded, claws elongated, and its eyes burned with pure rage.
"You… hurt me…" it growled, voice deeper, more monstrous than before.
Ayang, still bleeding, gritted his teeth. "Tch… and I was hoping that was enough."
The Hybrid vanished in a blur of speed.
BOOM!
Ayang barely had time to react before a clawed fist slammed into his gut, sending him flying through multiple trees.
Mri's heart pounded. "Ayang!"
Jasmine turned to Mri. "What do we do? We can't fight that thing!"
The Hybrid turned its glowing eyes toward them.
"You're next."
It charged.
WHOOSH!
A blur of yellow intercepted the attack.
Mri.
His fist collided with the Hybrid's claw, causing a massive shockwave that sent the surrounding trees toppling over.
Mri gritted his teeth. His Yellow Aura flared around him, crackling like a storm. "If you think I'm going down that easily…"
He pushed back against the Hybrid's attack with sheer strength, his aura burning brighter.
"… then you don't know who you're messing with."
The Hybrid staggered, caught off guard by the sheer force.
Mri exhaled sharply. He could feel it—his power pushing beyond its usual limits. This was his moment.
And he wasn't holding back.
BOOM!
Mri disappeared in an instant, reappearing above the Hybrid, slamming his elbow into its skull.
CRACK!
The Hybrid roared in pain, but before it could counter, Mri spun mid-air and kicked it across the jungle.
BAAAM!
The Hybrid tore through trees, smashing into the mountainside. Rocks tumbled down as the sheer force of the impact shook the entire area.
Jasmine gasped. "Mri… You're… insanely strong."
Bibek smirked. "Tch. What do you expect? He's our ace."
Ayang, coughing as he forced himself up, grinned weakly. "Heh… Show off."
Mri didn't take his eyes off the crater where the Hybrid had landed. His aura flared, his body tensed.
He knew.
This wasn't over.
And the worst was yet to come.
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To Be Continued…
Chapter 18: The Hybrid's True Awakening
The jungle was eerily silent.
Mri stood with his fists clenched, his Yellow Aura crackling around him. The wind howled through the broken landscape, carrying the scent of burning earth and blood.
The others—Jasmine, Ayang, Bibek, Malobika, and Pronami—watched anxiously from the sidelines, their injuries evident but their determination unwavering.
"I think we did it…" Bibek muttered.
Jasmine, however, wasn't convinced. "No… something's wrong."
And then—
A deep, guttural laughter echoed from the crater.
Mri's eyes widened.
A black mist began to rise from the pit, swirling like a storm. The pressure in the air doubled, crushing the very ground beneath their feet.
"Crap…" Ayang coughed, struggling to stay upright. "What the hell is this…?"
From the darkness, a figure slowly emerged.
It was still the Hybrid—but something had changed.
Its body was now larger, standing at least 12 feet tall. Glowing red cracks spread across its obsidian-black scales, pulsing with raw Darkened Aura.
Its claws extended, horns twisted, and its eyes—now glowing completely white—held no emotion.
And then—
WHOOSH!
Before anyone could react, Vaelthor appeared right in front of Mri.
BAM!
A clawed fist struck Mri's gut with earth-shattering force.
Mri's eyes widened in shock. His body bent backward from the impact before—
BOOOOM!
He was sent flying across the jungle, crashing through dozens of trees before finally smashing into a rocky cliffside.
The impact was so strong that the entire cliff crumbled.
Jasmine screamed. "MRI!"
The others stood frozen, their bodies trembling from the sheer force of Vaelthor's power.
This wasn't the same Hybrid from before.
This was something far, far worse.
Vaelthor cracked his neck, smirking. "That was just a warm-up."
His Darkened Aura surged, the very air around him distorting from sheer pressure.
He slowly turned his gaze to the others.
"… Who's next?"
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To Be Continued…
Chapter 19 – The Power of a Monster!
The jungle trembled under Vaelthor's overwhelming Darkened Aura. The ground beneath him cracked as black flames erupted from his body, distorting the air around him.
The others stood frozen, their bodies drenched in sweat, as the unimaginable pressure pushed down on them.
Jasmine clenched her fists, trying to control her fear. "W-We have to do something…"
Bibek wiped the blood from his mouth. "Mri… He's still alive, right?"
Ayang took a step forward, struggling to keep his balance. "Yeah… but we can't just wait! If we don't stop this guy now, we're all dead!"
Vaelthor smirked. "I was expecting more of a challenge."
And then—
WHOOSH!
With a single step, Vaelthor disappeared.
In less than a second, he reappeared right behind Ayang.
BAM!
A single elbow strike sent Ayang flying, smashing through a thick tree trunk before he crashed into the dirt, unmoving.
"AYANG!" Malobika screamed, rushing to his side.
Before she could reach him—
Vaelthor turned his gaze toward her.
His eyes gleamed with bloodlust.
"Too slow."
BOOM!
A wave of energy exploded from his palm, racing toward Malobika.
She braced herself, but—
CLANG!
The attack collided with something mid-air.
Jasmine's twin daggers had deflected the energy at the last second.
"You're not touching her." Jasmine's voice was firm, but her hands shook.
Vaelthor tilted his head. "You want to die first?"
WHOOSH!
He appeared in front of her in an instant, his claw raised.
Jasmine's eyes widened. Too fast!
BAM!
A massive shockwave shook the battlefield as a figure landed between them, catching Vaelthor's claw with a single hand.
A deep, furious voice echoed—
"Touch them, and I'll break you."
It was Mri.
But something about him was… different.
His usual Yellow Aura had changed. It was no longer bright—it had darkened, turning into a deep, golden storm of energy crackling with sheer power. His eyes glowed, filled with nothing but rage.
Jasmine's breath caught. "Mri…?"
Bibek and the others stared in awe.
This wasn't just Mri's normal aura.
This was—
DARKENED YELLOW AURA.
Vaelthor's smirk faltered. "Interesting."
Mri gritted his teeth. His body felt different—as if something inside him had awakened.
A cold, unrelenting power surged through his veins. His anger, his pain, his determination—it had pushed him beyond his limits.
He gripped Vaelthor's claw tighter.
Then—
CRACK!
Vaelthor's wrist snapped.
The Hybrid roared in pain, leaping back and clutching his injured hand.
Mri stared him down, his voice cold.
"You're done playing."
Vaelthor's eyes burned with rage. "You think this changes anything?!"
Mri rolled his shoulders. "Yeah."
He disappeared.
WHOOSH!
Vaelthor's eyes barely had time to widen before—
BAM!
A devastating punch slammed into his gut, sending shockwaves through the jungle. The air rippled from the impact.
Vaelthor spat blood.
BOOM!
His body was sent crashing through boulders, trees, and mountainsides, leaving a massive trail of destruction.
The others stared in disbelief.
Jasmine felt her heart race.
"Mri…"
This wasn't just strong.
This was something beyond human.
Mri exhaled, his Darkened Yellow Aura crackling around him.
"Round two."
To Be Continued…
Chapter 20 – The Real Fight Begins!
The jungle lay in ruins. Trees had been uprooted, massive craters dotted the ground, and the air was thick with dust and static energy. The entire battlefield was a testament to the monstrous power that clashed here.
Mri stood tall, his Darkened Yellow Aura flickering around him like a living storm. His fists were clenched, his breathing controlled.
A few meters away, the rubble shifted.
BOOM!
A shockwave erupted as Vaelthor burst from the debris. His body was covered in deep cuts, his once pristine Hybrid scales cracked. His claws twitched as he wiped the blood from his mouth.
And then—
He laughed.
"Amazing…" Vaelthor's eyes glowed with manic excitement. "I haven't been hit this hard in centuries."
He rolled his shoulders, the bones popping as his Darkened Aura expanded again. "I can't remember the last time I actually felt pain."
Mri didn't respond. He simply raised his fists.
Jasmine, Ayang, Malobika, and the others watched from a safe distance.
Bibek gulped. "This is insane… They're not just fighting, they're destroying the entire battlefield."
Ayang clenched his fists. "Mri's stronger than I've ever seen, but… I don't like how Vaelthor is smiling."
Vaelthor cracked his neck, then crouched slightly.
"You're strong, kid." His grin widened. "But I'm stronger."
And then—
WHOOSH!
He disappeared.
Mri's eyes widened. He's fast!
BAM!
Vaelthor's fist connected with Mri's face.
BOOM!
A shockwave exploded, sending Mri skidding across the ground.
Vaelthor didn't stop.
WHOOSH!
In an instant, he reappeared behind Mri—
BAM!
A devastating knee to the gut made Mri gasp.
Vaelthor grabbed him by the neck and hurled him into the sky.
WHOOSH!
Mri barely had time to react before Vaelthor was above him, both fists raised.
"DIE!"
BOOOOOM!
A monstrous double hammer blow sent Mri plummeting toward the earth like a meteorite.
CRAAASH!
The impact sent earthquakes rippling through the jungle, flattening trees for miles. A massive cloud of dust rose into the sky.
The others stared, frozen in horror.
Jasmine gasped. "M-Mri?!"
Vaelthor hovered in the air, arms crossed.
"See?" He grinned. "Strength means nothing if you can't take a hit."
Silence.
Then—
A low rumbling sound.
The dust began to swirl.
Vaelthor's smirk faded.
WHOOSH!
A golden light burst through the dust, cutting through the sky like a comet.
Mri stood there, hovering, his Darkened Yellow Aura brighter than before.
And this time…
His eyes weren't just glowing.
They were burning.
A deep, booming voice echoed from him—
"You're right…" Mri rolled his shoulders, his body crackling with pure energy.
"…Strength means nothing."
His fists clenched.
WHOOSH!
He disappeared.
Vaelthor's eyes barely had time to widen before—
BOOM!
A devastating uppercut slammed into his jaw, sending him flying.
Mri appeared above him.
BAM!
A spinning kick sent Vaelthor hurtling back to the ground.
Mri wasn't done.
He reappeared in the air, both hands glowing with insane energy.
He raised them high—
And slammed them down.
"TAKE THIS!"
BOOOOOOM!
The impact was so massive that the ground split apart, sending waves of destruction through the battlefield.
A massive crater formed where Vaelthor had landed.
Jasmine and the others shielded their eyes from the blinding golden light.
When the dust finally settled—
Vaelthor lay there, his body motionless.
Mri hovered in the air, his breath heavy.
"Is it over?" Bibek whispered.
Silence.
Then—
A deep, eerie chuckle.
Jasmine's blood ran cold.
"No way…"
Inside the crater, Vaelthor's body twitched.
Then—
His eyes snapped open.
And they were glowing blue.
BOOOOOM!
A monstrous wave of Cosmic Aura exploded from his body, shaking the entire jungle.
Vaelthor slowly rose, his wounds closing instantly.
And then—
His voice echoed with pure insanity.
"…You've forced me to evolve."
Mri's eyes narrowed.
This was it.
The final battle was about to begin.
To Be Continued…
Chapter 21 – Vaelthor's True Form! The Cosmic Awakening!
A shockwave of raw energy tore through the battlefield, shaking the very foundations of the jungle. Rocks shattered, trees uprooted, and the sky itself seemed to darken under the immense pressure of what was unfolding.
Mri hovered in midair, his Darkened Yellow Aura flickering wildly around him. His breathing was heavy, but his stance remained firm.
Then—
A deep growl rumbled from the crater.
Jasmine, Ayang, Bibek, and the others watched from a distance, frozen.
"What's happening?" Malobika whispered.
Bibek gulped. "Something's… changing."
And then—
BOOOOOOM!
A massive pillar of blue energy exploded from the crater, splitting the clouds apart. The sheer force of it sent shockwaves through the air, forcing everyone to brace themselves.
Inside the energy, a figure slowly rose.
Vaelthor's body began to transform.
His skin darkened, his once cracked scales regenerated, now shimmering with a cosmic blue glow. His horns extended, jagged and menacing, crackling with unnatural power. His eyes burned with a blinding blue light, and his claws stretched longer, now razor-sharp. His dragon wings spread wide, now twice as large, exuding an aura of unstoppable dominance.
His power had reached an entirely new level.
A sickening grin spread across his face as he clenched his cosmic-infused fists.
"This… is true power."
Mri's gaze didn't waver. He could feel it—Vaelthor was no longer the same.
"This is the awakening beyond all awakenings," Vaelthor chuckled darkly. "The Cosmic Aura."
Jasmine gasped. "Cosmic Aura…? That's—"
"The final evolution of any aura user," Ayang muttered, his fists clenched. "The strongest, rarest form."
Vaelthor flexed his claws, and the air around him distorted.
"Do you feel it?" he asked, his voice reverberating unnaturally. "The weight of true destruction?"
Then, he simply moved.
WHOOSH!
Mri's eyes barely had time to react before—
BOOM!
Vaelthor's fist slammed into his gut.
Mri's body bent inward from the sheer impact—
Then—
BOOOOM!
A second punch launched him miles away.
He crashed through mountains, shattered trees, and finally landed in a massive crater, coughing blood.
Jasmine screamed. "MRI!"
But before anyone could react—
Vaelthor was already there.
Standing over Mri's fallen form.
"You're too slow," he muttered.
WHAM!
A devastating kick to the ribs sent Mri flying again.
This time, he bounced off the ground, skidding through the dirt before finally coming to a halt.
He coughed, gripping his side. His body ached, his bones felt like they had cracked.
Vaelthor didn't even look tired.
He hovered above Mri, arms crossed.
"Do you get it now?" he smirked. "Your Darkened Yellow Aura is nothing compared to Cosmic Awakening."
Mri clenched his fists, his aura flickering violently.
"No…"
He struggled to his feet, blood dripping from his mouth.
His aura flickered, surged— then began to expand.
Vaelthor's grin faded slightly.
"…Hoh?"
Mri took a deep breath, his golden energy twisting, darkening, intensifying.
His eyes burned brighter.
His aura crackled, now tinged with black streaks.
And then—
BOOOOOOOM!
A new surge of power erupted from Mri.
Jasmine's eyes widened. "Wait… is that—"
Ayang's jaw clenched. "It can't be… He's—"
Bibek took a step back. "He's evolving beyond Darkened Yellow…?!"
Mri's aura flared violently, turning from Darkened Yellow to a deep, unstable, burning gold-black energy.
His hair flickered between golden and darkened streaks, his eyes now shining with pure resolve.
Vaelthor's smirk returned.
"…Interesting."
Mri clenched his fists.
"I'm not done yet."
And then—
Both of them vanished.
WHOOSH!
The battlefield shook.
BOOM!
A clash of energy erupted in the sky as Mri's newly evolved form met Vaelthor's Cosmic Aura.
Fists clashed, shockwaves rippled, and the entire environment shattered around them.
The final battle… had begun.
To Be Continued…