Iron POV
I stitch up his side as he clenches his fist in pain.
Iron: "Okay, start from the top. What happened?"
John: "I was the edge of the multiverse, searching for answers. When out of nowhere I was attacked."
*flashback John POV*
I sigh coming to a stop in a void.
John: "Damnit. Three years of searching and nothing but rumors. At this point I fear we'll helpless by the time this person gets here."
Suddenly a rift opens. Through it walks a man in a suit.
John: "Who're you?"
Nero: "My name's Nero."
I narrow my eyes.
John: "You know Koda by chance?"
Nero: "That imbecile? Yes sadly."
John: "Then you must be his master."
He shows an annoyed look.
Nero: "I ain't his master. I merely offered him my tutelage. We serve the same master."
John: "Who is your master?"
He smiles.
Nero: "Sorry. But I won't confess that easily."
I call my katana to me. I get into a fighting stance.
John: "Then I'll just have to beat it outta ya."
He flashes a small smug smile.
Nero: "You have no chance of beating me."
I rush towards him bringing my sword down.
Nero: "How predictable."
He easily dodges my attack sucker punching my ribs. I groan in annoyance before slicing at his neck. He catches my blade a hair's width away from his carotid artery.
Nero: "Not bad. But do try harder."
I deliver a left hook to his ribs.
Nero; "No you don't."
He kicks my chest sending me away.
Nero: "My turn."
He disappears leaving my line of sight.
John: "Crap."
I take a wild guess and go for a wide swing of my katana. Nero dodges with a smile on his face. I attempt to kick him but he effortlessly twists avoiding my foot.
Nero: "Left yourself open."
He kicks my ribs eliciting a deep crack. I wheeze dropping to my knee. Looking forward I see Nero finally standing still, now's my chance. I thrust my sword forward. He however catches it between his hands. He chuckles as the tip rests a mere inch from his heart.
Nero: "I admit you have potential. Which is why we need you out of the picture. So long John McKnight."
My eyes widen as he disarms me of my sword before skewering my side with it. I look at my wound which gushes blood. This' so bad, gotta get somewhere safe.
Y/N: "Never get too cocky."
I fire a blast of cosmic energy at his face. He dodges but it gives me a chance. I fall backwards into a rift leaving the area. I land on the ground. Looking up I see Iron working on a suit.
3rd POV
Back at Nero he narrows his eyes.
Nero: "Shit."
He suddenly looks up as a flaming portal opens. In it is a figure clouded by darkness.
Figure: "Is he dead?"
Nero: "I impaled him with his blade. He'll live but he'll be down for awhile."
Figure: "I wanted him dead. Not down. I expect you to fix this mistake. I can't afford to have anyone standing in my way."
Nero: "Understood."
The flaming portal disperses as Nero sighs.
Nero: "Guess I gotta go find and kill that riffraff."
A rift opens which he enters soon leaving to find John.
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Remnant's Protectors
RandomTrouble brews for the world of Remnant. A stranger from another world has appeared bearing a message. All known worlds are in mortal danger. Watch as a group of heroes take a stand against whatever is on the horizon.