An Executor's Will (RWBY x Starcraft)

Episode 24: Before the Final Assault

After saving Tassadar, we evacuated the area and planned our next move together with Zeratul's new forces.

We have no time to waste since the Zerg are getting stronger each day. Lupin and I were getting weary fighting countless battles. But we need to finish this war as soon as possible to prevent further casualties.

Be that as it may, we must uphold the end of our deal. I just hope Tassadar lives through this whole war though. He's getting reckless nowadays.

* * *

We were in the transmission room, participating in the meeting.

"En Taro Adun Executor! My gratitude to you, for having secured my release knows no bounds. By all the gods we may win yet! The time has come to let loose the fury of the Dark Templar. Zeratul, perhaps the time has come to tell our friends of the foe we face." Says Tassadar.

Zeratul nodded. "Indeed. When I slew the Cerebrate on Char, I touched briefly with the essence of the Overmind. In that instant, my mind was filled with its thoughts, and I tell you now our worst fears have come true."

"Hmmm." Lupin went thoughtful.

What does he mean by that? I say in my mind.

Zeratul continued. "The Zerg were indeed created by the Ancient Xel'naga, the same beings that empowered us in our infancy. But the Overmind grew beyond their constraints, and has at last come to finish the experiment they began so long ago."

Tassadar crossed his arms. "So you see my friends, we fight not only to save Aiur, but to save all creation! If we fall to the Zerg then the Overmind will run rampant throughout the stars, consuming all sentient-all life. It is up to us to put an end to this madness, once and for all."

"Wha-" Lupin was shocked.

I went thoughtful. So, Remnant is not safe huh? Another reason to annihilate the Zerg then.

Fenix nodded and started speaking. "Our forces shall engage the primary Zerg Hive clusters in an attempt to weaken their defenses. Once their numbers have thinned out, Zeratul and his companions can infiltrate the clusters and assassinate the Cerebrates. Adun willing, the Cerebrate's death will distract the Overmind long enough for us to assault it directly."

Lupin clenched his fist and smiled. "I guess that's where we come in."

I chuckled. "Tassadar, you better remember our deal. As I mentioned before, I will help you in this matter as long as our deal still stands. But after hearing what you've said, my mind changed." I closed my eyes for a moment and then, I stare at the screen and crossed my arms.

Tassadar waited for me to continue.

"...We will help you in this whole fight since it also endangers our homeplanet if the Zerg wins this war."

Tassadar nodded in satisfaction. "Don't worry. I will make sure you reach your homeplanet safely since that was our deal. You have my word."

Fenix laughed. "Hahaha! Well then, glad to have another honorable warrior fighting alongside us."

I heaved a sigh of relief. I guess that's that.

* * *

After our meeting, we went out and prepared our forces for the attack.

There are several Cerebrates in this area and the mission is to eliminate them all using Zeratul's Dark Templar energies.

Raynor and Tassadar were going to a different location to prepare our defenses for the final strike against the Overmind.