Guardian Chap 23

by ~Sunjian54

The Equestrian Guardian

Chapter 23

The entire arena was quiet as David and Bio circled each other, slowly waiting for the other to make the first move. David's mind raced as he tried to think of a way to fight Bio. His lightning powers were still flowing through him, but how was he going to use them? Not to mention the fact that Bio's tail was a huge danger to anyone fighting against him. His thoughts were put on hold however when Bio's tail shot at his legs. David quickly rolled out of the way just in time to see that the tail had buried itself into the steel underneath the arena mat.

"I thought you said not to kill your opponent!" He yelled seeing as how there was no way Bio had restrained himself. "That was when you were fighting rookies. You're fighting me now… and I'm totally gonna try and kill you." He responded as the tail yanked itself out of the ground and shot at David again. Once again David dodged it as it shot into the ground. "GOTCHA!!" He shouted as he charged lightning in his hand and grabbed Bio's tail hoping to cause the electricity to flow back to Bio. As soon as he grabbed the tail however a sharp pain shot through his hand and he immediately let go in pain. He noticed that there was a hole deep in his hand with blood seeping out of it. "How did?" He started to ask, until he saw that a spike covered in blood had come out of the tail at the exact place where he had grabbed it.

"Every part of my tail is a weapon." Bio said returning the tail to its original position hovering above his head. "Grabbing it is not a smart idea." He said chuckling. David gritted his teeth in anger. He knew nothing about Bio so how was he supposed to fight him. The pain continued to pulse through his hand from the wound the spike had left in it as ideas of how to take Bio down rushed through his mind. "Take us up and out." Bio suddenly said to another recruit. "But sir… There's a thunderstorm going on outside." The trainee protested. "I don't care! DO IT! It'll make things more interesting." He said with a sly smile. "Yes sir." The trainee said as he pulled a nearby lever. The arena suddenly started vibrating and rose into the air and toward the ceiling. As the ceiling approached however it suddenly opened revealing a hole the size of the arena which it quickly filled by rising into the space. Rain poured from the sky above drenching David's hair and skin. It came down in large sheets making vision and hearing extremely difficult for the fight. David could hear Bio talking to him from the other side of the arena, but he was not about to let Bio finish.

"The rain will make it harder for us to fight." Bio said to gray sheets of rain around him. "I thought I would at least give you a fighting chance…WHAT THE!?" He shouted in surprise as David came flying out of the grayness and delivered a fist right into Bio's face, knocking him back to the edge of the arena. "No rules right Captain!" He shouted as Bio skidded to the edge of the now soaked arena floor. A lightning bolt suddenly struck in between them, its flash temporarily blinding David to the world around him. As his vision returned however he was met by Bio's tail socking him upside his face, the force of which knocked him to the ground. "No rules." Bio called out as his tail retracted. David slowed stood to his feet nearly slipping because of the wet arena floor. "Alright I'm ending this now." He let the electricity flow from his body straight to his hands and pool there forming purple spheres that covered both of his hands like fighting gloves. "Better make this work. I drained every bit of energy I have in my body to my hands. Let's finish this Bio!!" He said as he ran toward the green pony who was shocked to see his human opponent come running right at him.

David fiercely tackled Bio from the arena and continued to wrestle with him as they fell off the top of the roof and headed toward another level of it. The both slammed onto a lower level roof tumbling till they collided with a brick chimney and scrambled to their feet ready to face each other again. David could see that Bio was covered in bruises and his face still dripped blood from where he had punched him. He himself however was in no better shape. His right hand still ached from the puncture wound, and he felt like he might have broken a rib when they landed. "You just don't know when to give up do you!" Bio shouted through the pouring storm which was quickly becoming a typhoon. "Not part of my character!" David replied punching his fists together and sending sparks flying as a result. They both lunged at each other, fists and tail flying back and forth. Sparks flew as David's electrified fists clashed with Bio's tail and hooves. The fight continued to rage until David swung too high, opening his chest up for a quick strike. Bio plunged his tail into his stomach causing David to scream in pain.

The pain however quickly became adrenaline as he began savagely pummeling Bio with both of his fists. Right, left, right, left. The punches kept falling on Bio's exposed face until he finally backed off, releasing David from his tail's pierce. They both staggered back from their clash blood pouring from their respective wounds and injuries. David forced his way toward Bio who was completely disoriented from the savage blows he taken to his head. David quickly grabbed his tail and with a burst of herculean strength flipped Bio over his shoulder and slammed him into the roof. The force of the strike was so strong that the roof broke underneath them and they both fell 10ft into the castle itself. Rain and building debris tumbled down on David as he once again struggled to his feet, this time to finish the fight. However he was quickly pinned to the wall by Bio's bladed tail.

"I have to give you credit. You put up one heck of a fight for a human. I'm afraid it ends here though." He said smiling. David could tell that Bio had suffered extreme injuries. His face was mashed beyond recognition, jagged pieces of rock and brick had cut his back from when he fell through the roof and his entire body was still dripping wet. David's mind suddenly sparked! (He's wet! Then that means…) He quickly freed his hands from Bio's tail and clamped onto it. "Science lesson Capt. Bio! Lightning powers + wet Captain Bio…= ELECTROCUTION!!!!!" Sparks shot from David's hands as the electricity flowed from Bio's tail to his body. Bio's body surged and shook as the electricity traveled his system. However spikes still shot out of his tail. This defense mechanism continued piercing and shredding David's hands but he refused to let go. The grip of Bio's tail suddenly loosened and David fell to the ground exhausted from their fight. He quickly checked Bio to see if he was alive since he had blacked out and was relieved to see that he was just unconscious.

"Well… It looks like I win Bio. Still I'd better help you back to the infirmary just in case you need medical attention." He said hoisting Bio up and on top of his back. As David headed toward the infirmary he was unaware that Bio had opened his eyes and was smiling. (He really is one tough fighter. I'm sorry your majesty, but this is one order I can't carry out.) He thought as he shut his eyes to continue his charade.

"HE DID WHAT!!??" Celestia shouted dropping her tea cup in shock. "It's as I said your majesty. Capt. Bio was defeated by the Guardian during their battle." A nervous guard pony said. "Very well that will be all." Celestia whispered as she motioned the guard out. "How strong is David? How is it possible that he could defeat Capt. Bio!!?" She whispered to herself as she paced back and forth in the throne room.

"I'll have to think of something else. I can't let David return to Ponyville and Twilight Sparkle." She said quickly removing Twilight's letter from underneath her throne and stowing it into her mane as she walked off. "He can't return to them. He's too much of a threat." Next Chapter: Chapter 24 Estimated time remaining: 2 Hours, 56 Minutes