Here and Now

As the Demons, Heroes and citizens watched, the Ghost took his position of defense as his mother went all out and blast away at his strength.

We have to do something!

What can we do?

We can buy him time to recover his strength. said Juno. The Ottawa Defender armor is ready, if you all can buy time, I'll get him suited up!

Right! This might be the last day we all see each other alive, but if anyone can stop her, it is him. said Nolan drawing his pistol.

The heroes rushed past the Ghost and unleashed a fury of attacks. Nolan fired round after round at her.

What's this?

We're here to help our friend! If all we can do is buy him time, then so be it! JUNO! HE'S ALL YOURS!

Juno... Call them back.

NO! They agreed to this. We're getting you suited up in the modified version of the Ottawa Defender. Everyone you saved is putting it all on the line so you have a chance to beat her! We all know just how much this means to you! NOW PUT IT ON AND SAVE US ALL! ONE LAST TIME! SHOW HER JUST HOW POWERFUL YOU ARE! 

As the Ghost put on the modified armor, the others were picked off one by one. The Overlord fell first, too injured to keep fighting. Then when Reverend Everett, who had come to aid the Ghost in his hour of need. One by one, the woman tore apart the heroes and the Demon army.

Next to fall was Demon Lord Kazuto, he took a pull powered blast to the chest. His soldiers helped shield him as Tempest and Blades unleashed hell at the woman, gaining her attention. Everyone was falling left and right, all trying to buy the Ghost precious time to prepare of the battle of a life time.

Think he's ready?

No idea, but if we keep this up, she'll have worn us all down and kill all of us in front of him.

STOP RUNNING YOU WELPS! 

NEVER! WE'LL STOP!

THEN DIE! DIE SO I MAY RID THIS WORLD OF HIS WRETECHED STENCH!

She fires a blast at Nolan, who takes it head on. He stops dead in his tracks and crumples to the ground.

She laughs as Brittany rushes over to check on him.

HOW IS HE?

HE'S NOT BREATHING!

Everyone was holding their breath when the roar of pain made them take another.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I WILL END YOU YOU MISERABLE WITCH! YOU AND ME! HERE AND NOW! YOU TOOK MY SON AND SILENCED HIM! I WON'T LET YOU HARM THESE KIDS!

Archie...Dad, won't can't possibly stand up to me, not without your wife standing...