Hotel Transylvania: The Aftermath

chapter 18

Do or Die

The road ran red with human blood. Bodies littered the streets as the army of hybrids continued their relentless assault. Losses on both sides were catastrophic. Air support and tanks began to roll in to regain some kind of grasp on the town against the Monsters that laid waste to the region. But one Hybrid amongst the horde of hybrids stood firm. Every attempt they made to break through left their war machines pulverised by his dark magic. Eustice Chaise would surrender to no man.

It became apparent that no matter what they tried, this invading army was not going to stop. The Human resistance began to falter, just as Eustice had planned. Every soul taken was one that would be reformed as a soldier for his own ends. His grand plan was progressing and it seemed that no one could stop him. The majority of the human force regrouped and pulled back, but not before many of their commanding officers could be captured. Now on their knees at gunpoint, the Hybrid force surrounded them in the town square. One high ranking Hybrid approached them.

"We were trained to expect better resistance than this. We have legion upon legion to call from. What do you have?"

The officer spat at him. Pinning him down in a rage, the Hybrid snapped his neck.

"Are any of you willing to obey my command?"

They scoffed at him.

"We don't take orders from you!"

"You will. For now, my master gives you a choice. Retreat or die here."

"Then have your master stand in front of us and say it himself."

Before the Hybrid could answer, the faint sound of marching could be heard coming from the town outskirts. With weapons still trained on their captives, the Hybrid leader walked forward to get a better look. From amid the tree line, a line of metal men approached.

"What the hell…"

It was like nothing the National Guard had ever seen before. The surviving civilians came out of their hiding spots to see the sight. An army of armoured suits marched in perfect unison.

"Formation Alpha!" The Hybrid called his men to action.

The army formed two lines, the front one crouched with the other standing behind them.

"Steady your aim."

They obeyed without question. From above the metal men, a single bat swooped down and transformed. With a finger pointed straight at the Hybrids, Dracula led out a Monstrous roar. It was the call to war. The suits charged with their halberds pointed towards their foe. They were met with a hail of bullets, but they were rendered useless against the bodiless warriors. Many of the Hybrids threw grenades before the lines clashed, blasting many suits apart, but it wasn't enough. There was an almighty crunch as Halberd met with bone. Soulless metal fought against the strength and training of Vampire hybrids.

The sight was unworldly, but what was readying itself behind the line of metal soldiers was even more impressive. A huge number of Monsters, all of different shapes and sizes, revealed themselves from amongst the trees. Dracula smiled beside his friends. Johnny and Mavis held hands, both ready for a tough fight. Frank and Eunice, Wayne and Wanda, Murray and Griffin. Almost every grown Monster had rallied to end Eustice Chaise once and for all.

"Remember what I said. Stick together no matter what. Every one of us has a partner. Don't let them surround you." Dracula gave his orders. "Frank, Eunice. Stay with them at all times." He referred to Mavis and Johnny. "When the time comes, I have to act on it."

Slowly the Monsters sallied forth. Determination overwhelmed them. Dracula focused his eyes on his first target. Frank swung his arms, ready to crash through them. Rushing through their army of suits, they laid into the Hybrid host. Every Human was in awe at the sight of Monsters risking their lives to protect them. It was something that even Dracula couldn't believe he was doing, but so much had changed in that week. It was the world against Eustice now.