Dude! UC was down!
Ultimate Houde grabbed the offered sword; he took a few steps away from Marvelman, and planted his feet in a common stance. The samurai let a previously rare smile on his face.
Ultimate Houde: So, it all ends here.
Marvelman: For one of us, yes.
Marvelman stretched out his arms, and took a stance as well. Unlike Ultimate Houde's stance, which was more of a traditional sword stance, sword out in front, feet separated, Marvelman took an unusual stance. He was standing upright, as tall as he could, his sword was behind him, held in a reverse grip, and his feet were together.
Ultimate Houde: The delusions, the thinking you were the best as you could be. The power basically *******ed my brain Marvelman. It made me believe I was a hero, searching for my girl, trying to save the world and whatnot. While I may be a hero now, I had no girlfriend at the time. I wasn't even on a date, I wished I was though.
Marvelman : Yawn
Ultimate Houde: Then my power woke up when you attacked me with your gun, and when it did, it flared. I have no clue what girl you threw through that portal in the mall. I have obligation to save her, considering I didn't even know her name.
Marvelman: Did you not get the yawn?
Ultimate Houde: My power is to be a hero, my mind was screwed up by the suddenness of the power striking me. I have no girlfriend, I'm under no quest. I have re-centered my mind. I know who I am now.
Marvelman: That's nice retard, why should I care that I never attacked your girlfriend?
Ultimate Houde: Because, now I know my true strength, my true abilities.
Marvelman: Great…an afterschool special.
Ultimate Houde: With the corny moral attached. Let's finish this Marvelman.
Marvelman: You have no idea how long I waited to hear that.
Ultimate Houde rushed in, and Marvelman's sword whipped out, the two blades connect, leaving a trail of sparks in the night sky.
Marvelman: Now this is going to be fun.
Ultimate Houde just figured out his true past, his own unique power that caused his mind to become off kilter for awhile. Figuring out who he is, he awakens to find Marvelman standing there, holding Ultimate Houde's sword. He tosses it to Ultimate Houde, and challenges him. Ultimate Houde eagerly accepts the challenge, ready to try out his newfound mind, and his true strength
~ NURHACHI PRESENTS ~
ULTIMATE CENTRAL
THE FANFIC
Team up
Starring Ultimate Houde and Victor Von Doom in:
Duel of Fate
Volume 1, Issue 5, By Ultimate Houde
Ultimate Houde – A samurai who wields a sword that emits fire. His sword can also slice reality to form portals.
Marvelman- A ferret boy ninja who wields a sword that can be covered in frost. His sword allows him to teleport.
Victor Von Doom: Has unbreakable skin and Super strength
Skotti-chan: A girl who received her powers mysteriously and has escaped from the government.
Freemark
Skotti: You said all in and all out! You promised me!
Victor Von Doom: Houde is crafty, relax, he'll be fine. And why do you care so much?
Skotti: I told you, he's my boyfriend.
Victor raised an eyebrow.
Victor von Doom: You think I was born yesterday missy? Tell me the truth.
Junkyard
Marvelman: You have gotten stronger
Ultimate Houde: You ain't seen nothing yet.
He planted his foot, and pushed off if it, causing the blades to disengage, and Marvelman to lose his own footing, falling backwards slightly. Ultimate Houde swung his blade, which cut a swath in Marvelman's robe. The ninja used his backward momentum to his advantage, and fell quicker, away from the deadly blade. He kicked out, jamming Ultimate Houde's knee, and then came up with the hilt of his sword, slamming it into Ultimate Houde's chin. The ninja continued the assault on the samurai, hitting Ultimate Houde's stomach with his elbow, then followed that with a head butt. The head butt caused Ultimate Houde's eyes to glaze, and a gash in his forehead. The head butt had equally put Marvelman out of commission for a few precious seconds. The combatants backed away from each other, for a short rest and to shake the stars out of their heads.
Ultimate Houde: Nice elbow
Marvelman: It was, wasn't it?
Ultimate Houde: Actually I was just saying that to be kind.
Marvelman snarled, and using his free hand, grabbed a lead pipe that was laying down on the trash ridden ground. He threw it, lazily like, at Ultimate Houde. Ultimate Houde knocked it away.
Ultimate Houde: I expected something better from you.
Then Ultimate Houde realized the true reason for the stupid attack, Marvelman needed but a second to hide, being the ninja that he was. Ultimate Houde looked back and forth between the trash piles, searching for the elusive ninja. He got to one, and then stopped,
straining to hear something. Shrugging, Ultimate Houde went to continue his search, and stepped forward.
It was a good thing he did, the blade of Marvelman's struck the ground right where Ultimate Houde was standing. Ultimate Houde spun around, kicking the ninja in the midsection. The ninja responded, throwing a fist, trying to connect with the samurai's head. Ultimate Houde merely backflipped, away from the strike.
Marvelman: Lucky son of a *****, aren't you.
Ultimate Houde: I call it skill, heard you a mile away
Marevelman: Sure you did, now, let's have some fun, shall we Samurai?
Marvelman cocked his usual grin, and then held the sword out straight. With the light of the full moon, Ultimate Houde could see the frost spreading across the blade; he could feel the heat being sucked out of the air. Ultimate Houde held out his blade, the unseen wind rippling his clothes, and it burst aflame, the fire casting shadows within the small clearing they fought in. His grin was apparent within the light of the blade. Again, the two took a stance, and attacked.
Ultimate Houde came up high, causing Marvelman to block high, and the sparks the swords let off now were doubled, and more intense. Marvelman kicked upward, causing Ultimate Houde to dodge awkward, and leaving him open for a return strike. It came, and Ultimate Houde was just able to dodge, but it cost him some, the blade nicking his flesh, the cold stinging and burning his midsection. Ultimate Houde stumbled when he landed, and Marvelman took the advantage, coming in on the side to chop Ultimate Houde's neck off, but Ultimate Houde managed to block it, the sparks slightly blinding him. He rolled away from Marvelman, cursing the ice wound on his side. Pausing for a quick glance, he saw that the ice was spreading.
Ultimate Houde: Neat trick.
Ultimate Houde put his sword next to the wound; the heat from the sword melted the ice.
Ultimate Houde: Yet I can do one better.
Ultimate Houde turned sword point down, and shoved it into the earth. Rumbles arose.
Marvelman: If I give you time!
He charged, running gracefully over the rumbling ground. He got within a foot of Ultimate Houde, and went to strike.
Marvelman: AHA!
He jumped.
And was hit in the air.
A massive column of flame erupted from the ground, consuming Marvelman. It lasted for a few seconds, and Marvelman hit the floor. Panting, he smiled.
Marvelman: Nice….
He shakily got to his feet, his clothes singed, and strangely enough, his own body hardly affected by the flames.
Marvelman: Sword protected me you know, the cold and everything, but at least I know you're going all out now, so let me reciprocate.
Marvelman swung his sword in an arc. Ultimate Houde was on the defensive, but had no clue what Marvelman was actually doing, considering how far he was from Ultimate Houde.
Ultimate Houde: What's the matter? No depth perception?
The ice crystals left behind by Marvelman's swipe condensed, and formed into spike like structures. They slowly gained mass. Marvelman smiled, and hit one with his foot, and it rocketed towards Ultimate Houde. Ultimate Houde leapt over that one, and was almost met with a second. Dodging frantically, he started to use his sword to block the oncoming attacks, and the resulting dings made his arms feel like lead. Ultimate Houde bellowed. His body was enveloped in flames, the remaining ice spikes disintegrated within the intense heat. It lasted for a few seconds, then rescinded, leaving a panting Ultimate Houde. He blinked a few times, and brought the sword up.
Just in time, Marvelman swung for his head again. Ultimate Houde, not ready for the strike, lost control of his sword, Marvelman's swing knocking it from his hands. It bounced across the uneven ground a few times, coming to a rest several feet from Ultimate Houde. The samurai smiled.
Ultimate Houde: This was getting too easy, wasn't it.
Marvelman came in with another strike, but Ultimate Houde closed the distance with a jump forward. Grabbing the ninja's arm, he reversed the grip on the sword, and knocked Marvelman's sword out of his hands. It clattered, coming to a rest near Ultimate Houde's sword.
Marvelman: Now it's time to dance, eh?
They started to throw punches and kicks. Ultimate Houde started, going for the throat, Marvelman countered, going for the abs. The two traded as many as the hit on each other, neither slowing down the assault.
Freemark
Skotti: He rescued me, from a couple of people that wanted to hurt me. He made a portal and jumped through, I followed, and I was smitten, what can I say. He told me he was looking for his lost girlfriend, and somehow, I felt for him. But something happened when I jumped through that portal. I changed, I got these powers. That's when the military found me.
Victor Von Doom: So you lied to him then? Earlier, when you guys thought I wasn't listening.
Skotti: Yea…
Victor Von Doom: Well, I never remember Ultimate Houde telling me about a girlfriend. It's something he would talk about, and for him to wander the globe for her, it would have been a big thing for him. That's why I knew you were lying.
Skotti: Let him believe it then
Victor Von Doom: Fraid not girl, you're going to have to tell him when he gets back.
Skotti looked at the ground, looking shaken.
Skotti: Do you think he's coming back?
Victor Von Doom: Houde's crafty, he'll be back. And if he doesn't, there's always me.
Skotti gave him a stern look.
Skotti: ***
The Junkyard
Ultimate Houde slammed his knee into Marvelman's midsection multiple times. Marvelman's mouth oozed blood, but Ultimate Houde didn't look much better, his nose may have been broken, and one of his eyes was probably going to close up soon from a wicked punch by Marvelman minutes before. Ultimate Houde hit him one more time before letting go, exhaustion overtaking his body. Both of them collapsed.
Ultimate Houde: Why…why you doing this?
Marvelman: Cause…I'm evil, and it's what evil people do.
Ultimate Houde: We are too evenly matched Marvelman.
Marvelman: I'm so going to enjoy drinking your blood when I win. As soon as I remember how to walk this is, then, I'm all about the drinking, and laughing, evil people have one wicked laugh. I should work on mine.
Ultimate Houde: Man, I'm going to start laughing soon.
Marvelman: My mind feels like it's going to explode.
Ultimate Houde paused at the un-Marvelman comment.
Ultimate Houde: Explode?
Marvelman: It's been getting worse and worse, since day one. At first I figured it was the after effect of changing you know. Then, the pain got worse and worse and worse, I haven't slept in weeks. Every time I try it feels like my brain is going to blow up. I can't relax enough to fall asleep.
Ultimate Houde: You want to die so you stop hurting?
Marvelman: Not only that, Slimjim…
Ultimate Houde interrupted.
Ultimate Houde: Slimjim? I wouldn't trust anything that freak says.
Marvelman: He said I could come back, and he'd give me my free will
Ultimate Houde: And you trust that?
Marvelman: My mind is fragged Ultimate Houde, I don't care anymore, I want freedom.
Ultimate Houde: I felt the same way also Marvelman, except is was on my quest, to find this girl that never even existed. I tried, oh so much, to find her and instead, I think it was to find myself. I hardly slept, never mind eat, I went through trials and tribulations, and what do I gain from that experience, my sanity back. I'm sure if I did what you did, I would have drifted into insanity like yourself
Marvelman: Thanks.
Ultimate Houde: No, I'm being serious. I needed to exhaust my body to a point where it wouldn't move to sleep. Sounds a lot like what you were doing to yourself.
Marvelman: Don't connect with me Ultimate Houde.
He had moved himself to over to their swords. Grabbing both his and Ultimate Houde's swords, he shakily stood up. Ultimate Houde followed, holding a nearby piece of wreckage to stay up.
Marvelman: KILL ME!
He tossed Ultimate Houde his white katana, and charged, the black one reflecting the coming dawn. Ultimate Houde caught his sword, which ignited, and swung. Marvelman screamed and fell down, his sword clattering across the ground.
Along with his arm.
Ultimate Houde had severed it at the shoulder. The flame from Ultimate Houde's blade had cauterized the wound.
Ultimate Houde: When you are ready Marvelman, I'll give you back your sword.
Marvelman was holding the stump of his arm, crying weakly.
Marvelman: You should have killed me, why didn't you kill me?
Ultimate Houde: Because, you're here for a reason. You should find out what that reason is Marvelman. Like how I was really searching for who I became, you should search for who you are now. Good luck Marvelman.
Picking up Marvelman's black katana, he used them both to cut himself a portal, back to Freemark. He jumped through.
Marvelman continued to cry into the ground.
Freemark
Victor Von Doom and Skotti both turned at the sight of an X appearing in midair. Ultimate Houde stepped through, the portal closing behind him. The sun was coming up in Freemark, so the junkyard must have been in the same area. Ultimate Houde jotted that fact down in his memory as he walked over to the two of them.
Ultimate Houde: I remembered.
Victor Von Doom: Remembered what?
Ultimate Houde: Everything. And I'm not mad.
Skotti looked semi-relieved.
Ultimate Houde: It's been a long day, let's get back to your house, I'll explain everything when I get there and take a nap.
Epilogue 1
Junkyard
Marvelman stared at the distant horizon. He chose this to be his battle ground for several reasons, but it's also a special place for him. This place, the first place he transported to, was also where he first grew up. He was on Staten Island New York, near his birthplace of Long Island. Finding a somewhat decent replacement to his old robe, he strung it on. Ripping off a strand from his old, he used it to tie himself a belt for the new one. He had a new outlook on life, a new vision, a new reason to live.
To find himself.
He also vowed to somehow, get his weapon back. Ultimate Houde did take his arm, but with it, he also took the madness. Marvelman no longer had fireworks going off in his head, and like Ultimate Houde, he now plans to find out who he really is, and what his purpose is.
The Ninja ferret swore never to go back to the Brotherhood. Ever.
He swore he wouldn't needlessly kill anymore.
And lastly, he swore, to stop his parent's house and say hi.
Looking at the stump of his arm, Marvelman also swore to regain it. With this new world, surely anything is possible.
He jumped into the water, swimming in the bay, heading for Long Island, and for his new lease on life.
Epilogue 2
Freemark
Ultimate Houde: You lied to me
Skotti: I know
Ultimate Houde: I'm okay with it
Skotti: You are?
Ultimate Houde: And you can travel with me, but no touching, I have strict rules against touching.
Skotti: Where's the fun in that?
Ultimate Houde: But first, I gotta tie up some loose ends. See you Vic, and any other problems, don't hesitate to call.
Victor Von Doom: No problem man, going to be moving soon as well, the military knows I'm are here after all. Thanks.
Ultimate Houde: No problem.
The two old friends shook hands.
Ultimate HoudeAll in
Victor von Doom: And all out.
Boston, MA
Days later
For the first time in months, the apartment was clean; the windows were open, and the light shining through. Throwing away the last piece of mail, Ultimate Houde looked at the place, and grinned.
Ultimate Houde: So, this looks nice.
Skotti: Yes it does
Ultimate Houde: You didn't even help at all, you watched The Price is Right most of the time.
Skotti: Sue me
Ultimate Houde: Smell that? It smells like Spring out there.
Skotti: STAY! Don't roll the wheel again!
Ultimate Houde: Skotti
Skotti: Yea?
Ultimate Houde: I'm bored, I wonder what Cosmopolis is like this time of year.
Skotti: Oh really?
Ultimate Houde: This time, I want to travel the globe, and look at the sights.
Skotti: So you cleaned out this place only to leave again?
Ultimate Houde: Yup, ready to go?
Skotti: Can we wait? They're showing Wheel of Fortune next…
Ultimate Houde: I guess so.
Ultimate Houde jumped onto the couch, and Skotti went over to cuddle with him.
Ultimate Houde: No touching.
She pouted.
Ultimate Houde: Alright, fine, but hands above the waist.
She cuddled with him.
Ultimate Houde: Above the waist includes the butt
Skotti: Prude.
Epilogue 3
A secret place of secretness, USA
The office was brightly lit; simulated light which did nothing to hide the fact this place was underground. The office was impeccable, except for the ashtray, in which a pile of ashes in it, and around it. One person sat in the chair, a cigar in one end of his mouth, the other side in a crooked grin. He was displeased.
He was known as Jonny Freeze, the leader of C-13, a secret military force designed to find, capture, and take over Centralites.
Jonny Freeze: So, we lost not only Victor and Skotti, but Selfproclaimed as well?
Subordinate: Yes sir, as far as we can determine, he was picked up by Slimjim, the lord of the undead sir. He's probably one of his death knights now.
Jonny Freeze let out a rare smile.
Jonny Freeze: Good, good. Now, it's time for phase 2. Time for us to 'tag' some of these Centralites I think.
He started to laugh, and then his subordinate began too. Jonny Freeze quickly stopped.
Jonny Freeze: No one laughs except for me!
And the leader of the super secret organization laughs once more, and this time, ALONE!
Acknowledgments
I'd like to thank the following people for helping me with this.
Victor Von Doom for supplying me with his crazy one liners
Slimjim, for his awesome covers
JonnyFreeze, for his awesome variant covers
Skotti-Chan for her awesome drawing
Bass for being a fish that I like to eat.
Moonmaster, for making sure the moon doesn't collide with the Earth
Nurhachi and Dr.Strangefate, for letting me write this.
And everyone who read it.
