Chapter Forty Six - The Dark Queen's Servant

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As the White Fang Empire continued it's relentless attack on the Evernight Castle, Adam Taurus led HK-47, Penny and the Sword Of The Faunus through the Castle in search for Salem. They encountered heavy resistance along the way. Adam along with HK-47 and Penny les the charge as they destroyed any Grimm that came their way. Samanya used her Maiden powers to clear a path for Adam to lead. The sound of battle could be heard. After fighting their way through the corridors of the Evernight Castle, they came across a large door. HK-47 uses his scanners to scan the other side.

HK-47: Anaysis: My scanners detect two meatbags on the other side of this door.

Adam: It's Salem. She's waiting for us.

HK-47: Query: How do you intend on killing Salem? That insufferable meatbag has so far been proven to be quite difficult to kill.

Adam: I have my plans. Salem will not escape me.

As Adam says this, he kicks down the door and leads his lieutenants into the throne room where Salem and Cinder waited for him.

Adam: Salem.

Salem: Adam Taurus. I must say, I'm impressed that you have made it this far.

Adam: You underestimate the will of the Faunus, Salem. This time, you won't escape me.

Salem: Do you truly think you can destroy me? Many like you have tried and all have failed. 

Adam: Your threats mean nothing to nothing to me. I am Adam Taurus, leader of the White Fang Empire! And you will fall before me like all the others who thought they could destroy me.

Cinder: You're a bold one, I'll give you that. Too bad it won't help you. 

As Cinder says this growling was heard. Master Adam turns around to see a group of Grimm Beowolf converging on him. Cinder backed away. Showing no concern, Adam raises his hand. HK-47 then shoots down the Grimm.

HK-47: Mockery: These flailing meatbags are simply too easy to kill!

After that, Salem turns to Cinder.

Salem: Taurus is mine. As for his underlings, show this one the true meaning of pain. 

Cinder: As you wish. 

With that, Salem led Adam deeper into the throne room while Cinder stayed behind to face HK-47 and Penny along with Samanya and the Sword Of The Faunus.

Penny: Conclusion: This is going to be easy!

Cinder: My power shall be your end. 

Cinder then conjures a sword and attacks both HK-47 and Penny. Penny lunges at the Fall Maiden with FloatingArray while HK-47 fires a volley of blaster fire. Samanya and the Sword Of The Faunus hold their position as HK-47 and Penny battled against Cinder.

HK-47: Statement: I have been looking forward to killing you, meatbag.

Penny: Agreement: The anticipation brings excitement to my behavior core!

Cinder attacks the Droids by breathing a long jet of fire and infuses lightning with her flames. The fire was able to halt the attack from the Droids. Cinder then presses the attack on the Droids, briefly taking the advantage of the fight using her Maiden powers. Cinder soon closed the distance and blasted the two Droids back using a fire shockwave. She then turns her attention to Samanya.

Cinder: How thoughtful of Taurus to bring the Winter Maiden to me. A pity you were given a power that was never yours.

Samanya: I am a loyal servant of the White Fang. I am ready to die. Are you?

An intense battle broke out between Samanya and Cinder. The Winter Maiden battled against the Fall Maiden in a fight of strength and will. Both Maidens utilized their powers to devastating effect. The Sword Of The Faunus readied their blades but Samanya gestured them to stand back. As the battle dragged on, both Samanya and Cinder threw everything they had at each other. Eventually, Cinder was able to gain the upper hand and unleashed a powerful shockwave of fire which knocks back Samanya. The Sword Of The Faunus stepped in and attacked Cinder, but the Fall Maiden overpowers them. As the Sword Of The Faunus were immobilized, Cinder approached Samanya who was trying to get back on her feet. Suddenly, Penny rushes in and thrusts one of her Floating Array swords through Cinder's back. Cinder gasps in shock as she coughs blood. Her eyes lit up with fire, but HK-47 fires his blaster rifle at Cinder's head. The shot doesn't kill her but paralyze her. HK-47 and Penny walk over to the paralyzed Cinder as her body twitches.

Penny: Mockery: Look at that meatbag twitch!

HK-47: Recollection: The first time we met, I warned you that it is not possible to destroy the master. It is suggested that you run while my blasters are warming up. Now my blasters are warmed up.

Cinder was helpless as HK-47 aimed his blaster rifle at Cinder's head. With a sinister smile, Penny pressed her foot on Cinder's neck as she wiggles the sword in her back, causing it to twitch more.

Penny: Mockery: For a Maiden, you sure are a fragile little meatbag!

Cinder's final thoughts were of scorn for Penny. HK-47 then fires his blaster rifle at Cinder's head, killing her. As Cinder died, the powers of the Fall Maiden were transferred to Penny. This development surprised both HK-47 and Penny.

HK-47: Observation: It seems your unique design allowed you to inherit the powers of the Fall Maiden.

Penny: Excited Observation: I feel an invigorating surge across my circuits! I feel my Assassination Protocols surpassing my previous limit!

HK-47: Statement: I share your eagerness to test out your new powers, but we must join the master.

With that, HK-47 and Penny along with Samanya and the Sword Of The Faunus went ahead to join Adam Taurus in his fight against Salem. Now that he had the power of the Fall Maiden along with the Winter Maiden, the White Fang Empire now had more power. With the death of Cinder Fall, all that stood in the way of their victory in this battle was Salem.

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