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// Chapter 6: Ultra Space Elites 
// Story: Super Smash Bros. Ultra Force (Condensed Version) 
// by FandomPlays1234 
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Desmond, Lilith, Anna, Alfonse, and Sharena made their way back to the village, now armed and ready for battle. When they reached the village, Desmond noticed that something was different. Before the villagers were busy tending to the soldiers. This time though they watched as the five walked through the streets of the ruined village. 

"Why are they staring at us?" asked Alfonse.

"Let's just say Desmond kinda slaughtered some soldiers earlier," said Lilith. It wasn't long until they reached the plaza where a group of U.S.E. soldiers were waiting. 

'Well, well look who we have here," sneered one of the soldiers.

"A welcoming party for us?" asked Desmond. "How thoughtful,"

"More like a death sentence," said the same soldier. 

"We saw what you did, it's payback time!" proclaimed another soldier. The others cheered in agreement. 

"Fine, just so you know we won't be going easy on you," said Desmond.

"Oh you're not fighting us," said the first solider. Desmond looked at him with a confused look. The soldiers moved out of the way as one of the soldiers stepped forward. But upon closer inspection, Desmond noticed that this particular soldier looked different compared to the others. He was wearing the same armor and helmet as all the other soldiers, but unlike the others he wore a cape. The U.S.E. logo on his chest plate was also green rather than blue. 

"Hmph so you're Desmond eh?" snickered the soldier. 

"What another U.S.E. soldier?" asked Lilith. "You don't looks so tough,"

"Tch, how foolish to think that you would mistake me for the amateurs," said the soldier. "I am nothing like them,"

"Then who are you?" asked Desmond.

"I am much more than just a normal soldier," he said. "Much more powerful, much more skilled, you could even say that I'm an Elite compared to them," 

"An Elite Soldier?" asked Alfonse. 

"That's right, as for my name, I am Octavious of the Ultra Space Elites," he said. 

"Octavious?" asked Sharena. 

"Ultra Space Elites?" asked Anna. 

"Desmond be careful, he's one of the seven Elite soldiers of U.S.E," said Ritsu. 

"Elite soldiers?" asked Desmond.

"You heard what he said, he's more powerful and skilled compared to all the low ranking members of the organization," said Alter Ego. 

"Then that's what I like to hear," said Desmond drawing his sword. "A real challenge," 

"Hm willing to face me I see," chuckled Octavious. "Fine let's see if what my troops says is true," He turned to one of the soldiers standing on the side. "My mace," he ordered. The soldier nodded as he handed him a large chained mace with a golden tint. He turned to face Desmond and pointed the spiked ball at him. "Let's see if you're good as my men says you are," 

"Bring it on," said Desmond raising his burning blade. 

"We should probably back up," suggested Anna. Lilith, Alfonse, and Sharena took her advice and moved away as the soldiers followed their action, leaving Desmond and Octavious to face off against each other in the center. For a moment they stared each other down with their weapons drawn, then Desmond charged at Octavious. He held the blade up getting ready to strike, but Octavious swung the spiky ball with his chain and hurled it at him. Desmond quickly moved out of the way and lunged at Octavious.But he sidestepped and slammed his knee into his stomach. Desmond winced as he stepped back. Octavious tugged on the chain, causing the ball to fly straight into Desmond's back, knocking him down. 

"Desmond!" Lilith gasped. Octavious caught the spiky ball as it flew back into his hand. 

"Desmond are you alright?" asked Ritsu. 

"I'm fine," grunted Desmond. He slowly rose to his feet and raised his blade. 

"Hmph, still got some in ya I see," sneered Octavious. "How about this?!" Octavious swung his mace around and hurled it at Desmond again. This time Desmond deflected the ball with his sword sending it flying back into his hand. "Not bad, but not good enough!" he exclaimed. He hurled his mace at Desmond again, but this time the ball went past his leg, curved as the chain wrapped itself around his legs, and landed on the ground behind him. Desmond yelped as he fell backwards. "How you like that!?" laughed Octavious.

"Yeah, get him young master Octavious!" cheered one of the soldiers.

"That'll teach you not to mess with U.S.E!" exclaimed another.

"The Elites rock!" proclaimed a third. 

"Come on get up Desmond," said Alter Ego.

"You can do it!" said Rotom. Desmond grunted as he struggled to remove the chain off his legs.

"What's wrong, can't get if off?" snickered Octavious. 

"You bastard," growled Desmond. 

"Heh, sorry but I won't let you go that easily," snickered Octavious. He tugged on the chain as it tightened around Desmond's legs. He winced and held his legs as Octavious laughed wickedly. "Not so tough now are ya?" Desmond continued to struggle with the chains when he noticed his sword lying on the ground next to him. That's when it hit him. 

"Ok I'll admit it, I can't escape," said Desmond.

"Ho, ho admitting defeat are you?" chuckled Octavious. 

"I never said I was giving up," said Desmond.

"What?" asked Octavious. Desmond looked up at him with a deep smirk on his face. Octavious's smile faded and was replaced with a look of confusion. "What?" he asked. 

"Oh nothing," said Desmond. "Just find it funny how you forgot that gold can melt,"

"Yeah at very high temperatures," said Octavious. 

"Exactly," said Desmond grabbing his sword. Octavious followed his movements, but by the time he realized, Desmond raised his blade and brought it down on the golden chain, causing it to shatter.

"No!" Octavious yelled. Desmond quickly removed the chains and kicked Octavious in the face causing him to step back. Desmond got to his feet and stepped back holding his sword up.

"How did he do that?" asked Sharena. 

"Oh Desmond you clever boy," chuckled Lilith.

'What is it?" asked Alfonse.

"That sword is made from Omega's fire and magic," explained Lilith. "His flames are said to be extremely hot considering that he's technically a phoenix," 

"So he used the flames on his sword to break the golden chain," said Anna. "Very clever indeed," 

"Not so tough now are ya?" snickered Desmond. 

"Why you little," Octavious growled. He rushed forward and attempted to punch Desmond. But Desmond quickly moved out of the way and kicked him back onto the ground. Octavious sat up as Desmond raised his blade. Octavious shielded his face, but instead of slashing him, Desmond slammed the butt of his sword against his head knocking him out. 

"You put up a good fight there buddy," said Desmond. He looked up to see all the soldiers staring at him. "Unless you wanna end up like you're buddy, get all your belongings and leave this village at once," ordered Desmond. The soldiers growled as they ran off in every direction. Two soldiers ran up and dragged Octavious away from Desmond.

"We'll remember this!" exclaimed one of the soldiers. Desmond watched as the soldiers abandoned the villagers and ran off. Desmond returned his sword as Lilith, Alfonse, Sharena, and Anna ran up to congratulate him. 

"You did it!" cheered Sharena.

"Yes truly a magnificent battle you've shown us Desmond," said Alfonse. 

"It was nothing," said Desmond.

"Excuse me sir," said a voice. Desmond turned around as a group of villagers approached him.

"You must be Desmond," said the villager.

"Yes," said Desmond.

"I want to thank you for saving our village," said the villager.

"No problem, I was only doing what's right," said Desmond.

"Please if you would, stay for lunch will you?" asked the villager. "We may not be in good condition, but we want to repay you somehow," Desmond looked at the four and nodded. 

"Well if you insist," said Desmond. So Desmond and his friends ate lunch with the villagers and stayed with them for a while. Eventually they said their goodbyes and headed back to the castle to report to Giovanni.