DCH 68
Defenders Chronicles: Highlander
By AmandaDoE
Chapter Sixty-Eight: Mongo Showdown — Part Two
Duncan held Richie in his arms, trying to comfort him the best he could, "Hang in there, Richie. Hang in there."
"Mac, you don't understand," Richie looked at his teacher as his eyes were starting to droop, "Zorelda's minion placed a curse on me."
"Spell?"
"The spell of never ending sleep."
Richie yawned again.
"Richie, hang in there," Duncan coaxed him again.
"I'm trying," Richie replied while nodding off and trying to talk to his teacher, "The spell's so…..powerful. Mac, before the spell takes me…...there's something I want…..to tell you. It's something…...important."
"What's that?" Duncan asked.
"I want you to know…...that I forgive you," Richie told him.
Duncan smiled, not really knowing what to say. Then he noticed Richie going limp in his arms.
"Richie?" Duncan called. No response.
He shook him, "Richie? Wake up!"
Again, there was no response.
He realized that Richie was now under the never ending sleep spell.
Duncan held Richie's head in his lap and was soothing him before he started to sing a Lakota lullaby. He could remember Little Deer singing this lullaby to Kahani at night. The Highlander could only hope Tori would prevail so that she could wake Richie up from this spell. Duncan then kissed the top of Richie's head while he was sleeping.
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Amanda swung her sword and took out her opponents that were in her path. Flash, Rick, April, LJ, Kshin, Lothar, Barin and Tevrok used their weapons to take out their opponents in their paths. LJ and Lothar also used their strength to take down their opponents as well.
"I'm going to teach you ice pricks that it is not okay to take away my castle!" Krotan exclaimed before he used his telekinetic powers to use a giant stick to take out some of his opponents, "I still got it!"
"By jungle law, the ghost who walks calls forth the power of ten tigers!" the Phantom called out his powers before he used his ten tigers power to take down some of his opponents as well as shooting down other opponents in his path.
Castra used her empathy powers to take down her opponents while Aura knocked down her opponents and fired her gun at other opponents. Thun and his lion men attacked their opponents.
"Time to even out the odds," Mandrake stated before creating illusions to defeat his opponents.
Baylin and Zyna fought against the minions and the former helped the latter gain the upper hand against the minions they were fighting.
Jedda used her telepathy to summon some nearby flyers to take down her opponents, and even helped out Vultan and his hawkmen.
Vultan chuckled before he told her, "Thanks for the help, lassie!"
"Glad I could be of help," Jedda replied.
Katarina noticed one of the minions trying to give Tevrok a killing blow, "Gun!"
Suddenly, the gun vanished from the minion's hand, and then appeared in Katarina's hand.
"Katarina?" Castra quipped as the others looked at her in surprise.
"What?" Katarina replied, "Premonition isn't the only power I have."
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Methos gasped, reviving from his latest death. He found himself on the ground and slowly sat up, and then noticed the robed being's dusty remains as well as his robe, "Looks like somebody had a bad day."
He stood up and hurried to meet up with the others, realizing there was nothing he could do for Richie at this point. Maybe he could help the others at the Mongo battlefield.
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Tori looked on at Zorelda as they were at the mountain top.
"Are you ready for the duel?" Zorelda asked.
"As I'll ever be," Tori answered bravely, "After I win, I will rescue Richie from your imprisonment and your reign on Mongo will never happen."
"What if I win?" Zorelda asked.
Tori hated the possibility of that outcome happening, but found it upon herself to answer anyway, "Then I'll be dead."
"That's right," Zorelda nodded, "and I will regain the throne room of Mongo to rule forever and for all time. Not only that, your man will remain under my spell forever and he will never wake again."
"Spell?!" Tori exclaimed in shock.
"That's right," Zorelda explained, "I was going to make him another servant for me, but he chose to be stubborn, so that will be his punishment, a never ending sleep."
"I will stop you," Tori declared before she and Zorelda began their duel.
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"What did I miss?" Methos asked as he met up with the others.
"We defeated all of our opponents," April answered, "and it was far too easy."
"And Tori?" Methos asked.
"She is dueling with Zorelda as we speak," Amanda answered.
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As the duel progressed, Tori found herself surrounded by many copies of Zorelda, who was trying to confuse her. She looked around, trying to decide which was the real Zorelda.
Zorelda struck Tori with an energy blast, making her fall to the ground.
She looked up, "This is like dealing with Mandrake, only much worse."
"Giving up?" Zorelda asked, eyeing her opponent.
"Not a chance," Tori answered. They continued to duel some more as they were lower down in the mountain.
After awhile, Tori was being worn down, and it appeared as if Zorelda was gaining the upper hand.
Just as the witch tried to multiply herself again, she recognized a pattern with that trick.
"I can decide which witch is which," Tori stated before she knocked down the real Zorelda.
"But how?!" Zorelda exclaimed in shock.
"I've had years of training," Tori answered, "I happen to be a genius too."
She eventually gained the upper hand against Zorelda, she disarmed the witch and placed her on her knees. Tori then beheaded Zorelda before she declared, "There can be only one!"
Tori then proceeded to take the witch's quickening, which was a spectacular Quickening.
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Amanda, Methos, the Defenders and the Mongo allies looked on with anticipation.
"I wonder who won the battle," Aura stated.
"I was going to say," Methos chimed in, "Who is winning this battle."
"I hope it's Tori," April added.
The group witnessed the Quickening from the distance. They had to duck as several lighting rays came towards them.
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Duncan noticed the Quickening from outside. He quickly covered Richie to keep him from getting hit from being hit by any debris.
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Amanda, Methos, the Defenders and their allies looked on as the quickening ended, leaving a huge thing of fog in the process.
"Well?" Krotan spoke up.
"So, that's what a quickening is?" Castra asked.
"In a nutshell," Flash answered, "Your father had to fix his headquarters after MacLeod and Tori had a double quickening last year."
"Wow," Aura nodded.
The group looked on in worry as they saw the fog.
"Who won?" Baylin asked.
"Is Mongo doomed?" Katarina added.
Tori appeared moments later, emerging from the fog. Everyone exclaimed in relief as Tori dropped to her knees, exhausted.
"My God, Tori, you did it!" Amanda exclaimed happily.
"I'll be damned," Krotan added, "You defeated the witch Zorelda!"
"Unbelievable," Barin stated.
"Incredible," Tevrok added.
Everyone congratulated Tori.
"I'm so proud of you, Tori," Flash helped up his niece.
Tori looked up as she was finally back on her feet, "I need to get to Richie."
"We shall take you to the room, Hero," Amanda replied.
"And I will lead the way," Methos added.
"Well, don't die this time around," Amanda replied.
Methos gave her a disapproving look before leading the heroes to the castle where Richie was being held.
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Chapters
Tori Gordon, a teenage operative for the Intergalactic Union Agency, transfers to a branch in Washington State, where she becomes involved in a battle between supernatural forces.
While reflecting on personal matters, Tori witnesses a stunning occurrence.
Richie introduces Tori to his friends, Duncan and Tessa, who detail the secret affairs of immortals.
As Tori begins learning more about her true nature, a teacher offers assistance.
Tori informs the Defenders that she plans to help Duncan and his companions.
Tori and Richie continue bonding as the IUA works with Duncan.
Tori is given a new task by her mother Janet.
Duncan and the group encounter Tori's teacher, Amanda. Tori learns that Duncan and Amanda have history.
9: Two Families, One Adventure
The Defenders arrive in Paris, where they unite with Tori's team.
Tori tends to an ailing Richie.
The group gains allies while investigating a new matter.
The search for Horton begins.
An old friend of Tori's reveals a darker side. Janet becomes involved in the current operation.
Duncan is told to be wary of a dark prophesy.
The team is menaced by Annie Devlin, an old associate of Duncan's.
Duncan begins refining Tori's skills.
Richie and Tori continue bonding.
A new woman comes into Richie's life.
Janet takes steps to make Richie an IUA operative.
Tori and her allies confront a number of enemies in the city.
The teams head out for a day of fun.
Rick's capture leads to a compromising situation as LJ and the others attempt a rescue.
Lucy, a dangerous immortal, targets Richie. Tori intervenes.
The IUA investigates when one of the Phantom's acquaintances is victimized by an immortal.
Richie and Tori return to Paris to assist with the mission, which is complicated by police involvement.
Duncan meets a woman who bears a strong resemblance to Tessa.
27: Can't Help Falling In Love
Kern, a vindictive old associate, returns to challenge Duncan.
Duncan attempts to work with the unstable David Keogh.
Charlie prepares to depart.
The group meet a girl named Michelle, who has just discovered her immortal nature.
Tori and Richie attempt to care for a younger boy named Kenny.
Everyone prepares for a holiday.
A mysterious statue creates chaos.
Joe and the team find others in need of their help.
Jedda and Tori have an intimate conversation.
Kalas haunts Richie and the others.
Duncan prepares for battle with Kalas and finds a surprise.
Kalas searches for Methos.
Tori worries as Richie begins taking chances.
Anne arrives.
41: The Exorcism of Richie Ryan
Richie requires assistance in getting back to normal.
The Defenders step in to assist with Kalas, and to help prevent the truth about Duncan's kind from leaking.
Duncan prepares to confront Kalas.
Duncan embarks on a private journey to Scotland. Jedda and Tori spar before an audience.
45: Walking On Shattered Glass
Duncan tries to intervene as Charlie clashes with Cord.
The current situation reminds Tori of a well-known scenario.
Amanda and Richie follow Duncan on a journey in secret, and end up defending themselves from a horde of ice robots.
The friends see Kenny again. Duncan suspects that a certain immortal is pursuing the child.
Seacouver is targeted by an ambitious supernatural woman named Sierra.
Duncan, Tori, and Richie investigate a matter from Duncan's past alongside the police.
The group is challenged by a charismatic new antagonist, Kamir.
The spellcaster Kristin Gilles arrives and pursues Richie. Mandrake offers assistance in thwarting her.
Duncan and his friends attempt to aid a pianist.
Anne and Jack participate in the latest endeavor.
Duncan falls under a dark influence temporarily.
Methos and the others reflect.
The exploits of Flash and his famed allies from Mongo are chronicled. Meanwhile, Zorelda reemerges.
The team members engage in sparring and storytelling during downtime.
The groups attempt to rescue Joe, who has been lured into a trap.
As tensions rise and truths are revealed, the team bands together in their effort to help Joe.
Richie makes a monumental decision.
As Tori and Richie prepare for the big day, opposing forces on Mongo makes plans of their own.
Katarina and Castra attempt to unite with the Defenders before Zorelda makes her move.
Zorelda arrives on Earth.
65: Setting Up The Rescue Mission
The groups outline their rescue effort.
Zorelda begins enacting her plan for Richie.
67: Mongo Showdown — Part One
Methos and Duncan engage in action on Mongo.
68: Mongo Showdown — Part Two
As the battle continues, Tori confronts Zorelda.
The group deals with the repercussions of their adventure and return to Earth.
Duncan's ally, Cassandra, relays a vision.
Tori and Richie encounter a cult. Duncan pursues Clay.
The Ryans foster a mysterious child who bears a resemblance to Tori.
Amanda and Maurice return as a new enigma arises.
Amanda engages in more questionable activity.
The group tries helping a woman who might be stalked by an old acquaintance of Duncan's.
76: All That Glitters Is Not Golden
Richie seeks to assist a childhood friend who's dealing with legal issues.
The Ryans encounter an apparent impostor, who also approaches Hadea.
An adversary known as Kronos targets Tori, seeking to exploit her intellect.
Richie and Duncan move to counter Kronos.
80: The Ransom of Richard Redstone
The Ryans depart for an undercover mission overseas.
The group make new acquaintances while pursuing a lead tied to a mysterious dancing event.
The enigmatic Keane arrives, wreaking havoc on several people's lives.
Duncan deals with a mischievous adversary named Byron. Jedda and Rick prepare for parenthood. Both Katarina and Jedda sense danger ahead.
Ming and Octon turn to a new ally.
Duncan is haunted.
The shape-shifter initiates a confrontation.
Ming shifts his focus to an isolated girl.
The Defenders unite with Tori's friends in an effort to stop Ahriman.
A climactic battle occurs as the Defenders clash with Ming, while Tori and Richie attempt to aid their friends.
90: Aftermath: The World Changes Forever
Everyone is affected by the recent events, which will have lasting repercussions.
Richie copes. Duncan travels overseas.
Joe, Amanda, and Duncan continue to hunt the enemy.
April locates Richie and provides an update on the current situation.
Richie is confronted by the opponent again.
Joe leads the investigation as everyone bands together.
The final clash begins.
Duncan makes a crucial discovery.
The key element to the plan is obtained.
The team proceeds with their endeavor.
100: The Last Stand — Part One
The group discovers that only one person can assist Duncan.
101: The Last Stand — Part Two
The battle reaches a conclusion.
Series finale.
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