While Endeavor along with the Storm Hawks and the Emerald Sentinels fought off the Cyclonian Nomus, Stain woke up and found himself tied up.
Stain: I'm alive.....
As Stain slowly came to his senses, he realized that he was tied up from his fight against the Emerald Sentinels. As he looked around, he saw that Dove was nowhere to be found. He looked at the sky and saw a distant skimmer flying away from Terra Musutafu.
Stain: Dove....she escaped. Good. (Continue the mission Dove..... continue the mission.....)
As Stain struggled to free himself, a group of Talons approached him.
Talon Commander: Look at what we have here! The infamous Cyclonian Killer!
Stain: Cyclonians.....
Talon Commander: I think it's time for some payback! You killed some of my friends on Terra Zartacla.
Stain: And more Cyclonian scum will die by my blade before I am done!
The Talon Commander laughed as they all reached for their weapons. Stain got himself up despite being tied up.
Stain: My hands may be bound, but I am not helpless.
Talon Commander: Kill the bastard! For the Cyclonian Empire!
The Talons then attacked the bound Stain. As they swung at him, Stain dodged the attacks much to the commander's frustration.
Talon Commander: What are you idiots doing?! He's only one man!
As one of the Talons swung an Energy Blade at Stain, the Cyclonian Killer dodged the attack and uses the Talon's Energy Blade to cut through his binds, freeing him.
Talon: Shit! He's free!
Talon Commander: Swarm the bastard! Kill him!
Stain reached for his swords and began cutting down the Talons with ease. Soon, the only one left was the commander who was mortally wounded during the fight.
Talon Commander: Goddamn you Cyclonian Killer.....go to Hell....
Stain: No....you first.
Stain then finished off the Talon Commander with his sword. Soon, he heard the sound of battle erupting nearby.
Stain: Damn Cyclonians! I won't let them wipe out this Terra!
Stain then scoured the Terra in search of the attacking Nomu. Each Nomu he kills wore him down. He was still exhausted from his fight with the Sky Knights. Despite the pain, none of it mattered. All that mattered was the mission. Soon, he was a Winged Nomu carrying Midoriya away.
Stain: The Sky Knight?
As he saw Midoriya fight back against the Nomu, he saw Midoriya as a true Sky Knight. He saw Midoriya as someone who could fulfill the role and duties of a Sky Knight.
Stain: No....no! I will not let this Sky Knight die!
Without hesitation, Stain rushed up and lunged at the Winged Nomu. As Stain got on, Midoriya was in shock.
Midoriya: S.... Stain?!
Stain then stabs the Nomu in the exposed brain with his sword. The Nomu crashes to the ground, but Stain was able to break Midoriya's fall. As Stain got up, Endeavor along with Iida, Todoroki and some of the Storm Hawks were stunned.
Finn: I thought you had that dude contained!
Iida: W....we did!
Todoroki: He must've gotten free. Be careful everyone! He's dangerous!
Piper: Got it!
Stain slowly got up. As Midoriya was too stunned to move, Stain turned his head to see Endeavor.
Stain: Endeavor.....
Endeavor: Cyclonian Killer! Your reign of terror ends now! Time to bring you to justice!
As Endeavor and the Sky Knights were about to attack Stain, they were stopped. They became paralyzed by Stain's malefic aura. Seeing Endeavor enraged him
Stain: You false Sky Knight!
Stain's rage was without words as he got up. All the Sky Knights couldn't move. They were paralyzed with fear.
Stain: I'll make this right......
Stain's memory fell on Fuyumi. Then they fell on Dove. Stain's rage soon overwhelmed him.
Stain: COME ON! JUST TRY AND STOP ME YOU FAKES! YOU THINK YOU CAN KILL ME?! I WILL NOT DIE BY CYCLONIAN TRASH OR FRAUDS LIKE YOU! THERE IS ONLY ONE MAN I'LL LET KILL ME! A TRUE SKY KNIGHT! ALL MIGHT IS WORTHY!
Endeavor and the other Sky Knights were frozen in fear. They were at his mercy. Stain slowly walked up to them with rage and bloodlust in his eyes. But as he got closer, he succumbed to his wounds and passed out. The Sky Knights were freed from his aura.
Endeavor: I think.....he's out cold.....
Junko: What was that.....
Todoroki: I've never felt such bloodlust before.......
After that, the Sky Knights moved in on the unconscious Stain. As they did, Endeavor recognized his face.
Endeavor: C....Chizome?
Piper: You know this man?
Endeavor said nothing as he looked upon the unconscious Stain with shock. Midoriya was wondering why Stain saved him. Endeavor notices that the battle stopped.
Endeavor: It's.... it's gone quiet.....
Suddenly, Endeavor received a call on his communicator.
Endeavor: What is it?
Sky Knight(Communicator): The creatures have been defeated. The Cyclonian force has been wiped out!
Endeavor: And casualties?
Sky Knight(Communicator): We lost some good Sky Knights. I'm sorry Endeavor.
Endeavor: Get the wounded to a medical facility. And send transport. We got a prisoner.
As Endeavor ended the communication, he looked upon the unconscious Stain, knowing his true identity. He had no idea why he was here or why he became the infamous Cyclonian Killer. For now, the battle was over. The Nomus were defeated and Stain made his last stand. For now, the threat was over.
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The Stain of Atmos (Storm Hawks AU)
ActionWhen a Talon Squadron led by Dark Ace attacks Terra Gale, Dove loses everything in that attack. From her grandfather to her squadron, Dove finds herself wandering the ruins of her home until she is taken in by a mysterious Sky Knight known only as S...
