Fan Fic Contest - Are you the best writer?

[Orcs Blade]

So far, it's a tough contest...I can't honestly say I know who's winning at the moment.

[BassistofDoom]

I've written the first part of mine but I'm going to warn you now it may be pretty long. I want to make sure mine is as good as possible though, because I'd like to win this time.

[Orcs Blade]

I don't mind how long it is.

Originally Posted by BassistofDoom

I'd like to win this time.

As opposed to the other times, when you didn't want to win?

[dragonfire9788]

Whoa. The fanfic section's exploded since I was forced to take a break from Hsers.com. That's awesome. This is awesome, this fanfic competition idea. I'm going to have to throw my hat into the ring now that I have the time.

Keep up the good work, guys.

[BassistofDoom]

Originally Posted by Orcs Blade

As opposed to the other times, when you didn't want to win?

Yes, you see last time I was trying to achieve last place and it took me a couple rounds but I accomplished my goal, so winning is next on the list.

[Elven Lord]

Well I'll help you out. I'm completely blank for this challenge. One of the major causes is that a couple of players easy to control, a few fair to control, 4 you're pushing it, 5 alright but don't expect much character development, 6+ forget it.

I'll try and get something up, but I'm not making promises, because it probably won't happen.

[BassistofDoom]

Originally Posted by Elven Lord

Well I'll help you out. I'm completely blank for this challenge. One of the major causes is that a couple of players easy to control, a few fair to control, 4 you're pushing it, 5 alright but don't expect much character development, 6+ forget it.

I'll try and get something up, but I'm not making promises, because it probably won't happen.

That's why my story will be rather long. I have 5 characters I need to take care of so it will take a lot of space.

[Orcs Blade]

Originally Posted by Elven Lord

Well I'll help you out. I'm completely blank for this challenge. One of the major causes is that a couple of players easy to control, a few fair to control, 4 you're pushing it, 5 alright but don't expect much character development, 6+ forget it.

I'll try and get something up, but I'm not making promises, because it probably won't happen.

Yeah, I realize it's hard, but that's why they call it a challenge.

I don't mind long stories, so it shouldn't be impossible.

[BassistofDoom]

Well, here's my story. I have a feeling it was a bit rushed and I didn't do quite as much with it as I would've liked, but I think it's decent. And as a side note Orcs Blade, are you not coming to the Savage tourney?

Spoiler Alert!

“Gentlemen, the time has come. Each general has hand-picked the best man they could think of for this task and you are NOT expected to fail. If all goes well, you will return heroes, and Valhalla will finally see peace.” Five men stood before Sgt. Drake Alexander as he spoke these words in his tent, located 10 miles from Utgar’s fortress. Malechi, a warforged sent by Vydar; Gabriel, a paladin sent by Jandar; Haldir, the archer summoned by Ullar; Hayato, Einar’s samurai; and Baldrik, a dwarf sent by Aquilla. “Now go. You all know what to do, and we cannot waste time.”

The five heroes set out, all knowing that they may never see their friends again. But all would readily give their lives to complete the mission that would kill Utgar and bring a long sought end to the conflict in Valhalla. Silence fell on the group for at least an hour, broken only by the clanking of armor and the heavy footsteps that pounded the dirt below them. A long road stretched ahead of them, leading into the mountains at the side of Utgar’s palace. Suddenly, Haldir spoke: “Stop! I hear something.” They stood still, watching him expectantly until suddenly, THWAK. An arrow imbedded itself in Baldrik’s chest. “Urk-…uhhh…” He grunted in pain before collapsing. “Ambush!” yelled Gabriel. Hayato grabbed Baldrik and dragged him off to the side of the road behind a rock, shielding him from further harm. Malechi ran forward with his sword, undeterred by the unseen archer. Gabriel and Haldir followed, making sure to stay as much behind cover as possible. Then, they saw their opponents. A dozen orcs shouted battle cries and charged at Malechi, who began to slay any who came near him. Haldir drew his bow and began dropping orcs from a distance, while Gabriel moved in. He stabbed an orc in the back with his dagger, who’s shining steel blade became covered in black blood. Hayato caught up quickly and cut down an orc who was about to attack Gabriel from behind. Meanwhile, the orc with the bow remained hidden and continued to fire, narrowly missing Malechi’s head.

Haldir desperately searched the rocky outcrops ahead, trying to find the orc, who must be perched on height somewhere. Suddenly, he saw a figure on top of a boulder 10 feet high, and moved in. He drew a short sword and ran through the side of the skirmish, narrowly avoiding swinging swords. Reaching the rock, he leapt up gracefully and grabbed the side. Haldir scaled it and silently slashed the neck of the unexpecting orc before turning to observe the battle. His friends had defeated the orcs, and though bruised and bloody, none looked seriously hurt. Then he remembered Baldrik. He and Gabriel hurried to him, only to see that his condition was worse. They were too far away to call for help, but he was in no place to continue the mission. Baldrik nodded knowingly as Gabriel made the sign of the cross and said, “Your sacrifice shall not be forgotten, brave one. Go meet our Lord.” Baldrik beckoned for Gabriel and the others to gather closer. “Kill him, for me…” and with that Baldrik’s last breath escaped his lips.

The four remaining heroes continued to march, now determined to complete the mission for the fallen dwarf. Then, Hayato motioned for them to stop. “There!” he pointed at a palace in the distance, about 150 yards up a mountain. The group began a quicker pace and soon enough, they had reached the palace doors, which were strangely unprotected. Two lone human soldiers carrying spears stood between them and Utgar, most likely because of the troops that had deserted him. Even Ne-Gok-Sa and the Marros abandoned him for Valkrill. Hayato clung to the side of the building, drawing his sword. Then, before they could react, he ran his blade through their necks, causing their bodies to crumple to the floor in a pool of blood. “Let’s go.” He said. Hayato led the way into the building, but was stopped abruptly as an obsidian dagger was thrusted into his chest. “Hu-uhh….” He said before falling to the ground. Gabriel, Malechi, and Haldir all drew their weapons. To their surprise, Utgar himself stepped out of the darkness and looked down at them. “So, this is the team that has come to destroy me? Pity, I will not have as much fun destroying you as I would’ve liked.” He drew his jagged sword as the three attacked.
Utgar quickly and effortlessly batted away Gabriel’s sword before slashing a shallow cut in his arm. Gabriel stepped back and Malechi charged forward, cutting Utgar’s forearm. Utgar grabbed Malechi with a strong hand and threw him before turning to Haldir, the last member of the group still fighting him. Malechi, meanwhile from the ground, noticed a tall machine standing in the corner, labeled DW7000 explosive device. Press center button and turn to activate 10 second timer bomb. Malechi wasted no time in getting up and dragging it over closer to where the fight was. “Friends, to me!” he shouted. All three fighters turned and Utgar looked at him in shock. “No!” he lunged at Malechi, who pushed the button and turned it. A succession of loud beeps rang out as Utgar stabbed Malechi through the chest, still a second too late. “Run… comrades…” gasped Malechi to Gabriel and Haldir. Both realizing what was about to happen, they ran to the front door and dove down the hill as the bomb exploded, ending the lives of both Utgar and Malechi. Gabriel and Haldir rolled down the hill and hit the bottom hard. After a couple seconds of lying on the dirt, they stood slowly and stared at each other, bruised, bloody, and victorious.

[Orcs Blade]

Very nice story! Clearly in the lead so far!

And no, I can't come to the tourney. I have a lot of homework that my teachers have started assigning me, and my Dad didn't want to drive, so...

[bumper15]

Now it is no longer a run away.

The Final Battle

"The time has come!" A messenger shouted, charging through the doors of the Grand Hall to the dais where Jandar sat. His sudden arrival caught the immediate attention of the Valkyrie general, who turned towards the intruder. "The time is now my lord! Utgar has been crippled! Gather the Generals and hasten now to war!" With his message completed, the messenger collapsed from exhaustion.
Send word to the other Generals to prepare for war!" Jandar ordered his advisor.

"It will be too risky to have them attack the southern side," Jandar said to Einar, "Utgar has been weakened by the loss of his wellspring, but his army is still massive. The mountain pass is too defensible. Your forces are needed elsewhere," Einar nodded in response. They now stood in a tent, five miles north of where Utgar's fortress, Ra'thang, waited. Assembled with them were the other three generals of the alliance.
"We have to put some troops there, or else we allow Utgar an escape route," Vydar stated coolly.
"That is true. Would you mind sending Major X17 and the Blastatrons and Gladiatrons to the mouth of the pass to bottle it up?"
"That is no problem Jandar. They wouldn't serve much purpose storming a castle anyway, not much to grab when the enemy is behind a wall."
Discussions of this type raged throughout the day and night among the Generals as they decided the overall plan of the coming battle. At last the battle plan was decided, and each General had decided that they themselves would lead their respective armies in what everyone assembled knew would be the last battle. Whether it would result in victory or defeat, none knew.
The Generals finally adjourned the meeting and went to rest before the battle. None could rest however as the tension in the air was far too great for anyone soldier gathered to relax. Each General had brought all the forces they had assembled to this final battle.

After an almost eternal night, the morning came, and the sun's first glimpse of the world revealed an army never before amassed on this, or any, world marching steadily south. When at last they reached the walls of Ra'thang, every soldier was met with a sudden rush of terror.
Standing around the entire fortress sat an army that was easily the rival of the allied Generals. Utgar had managed to summon every soldier spread out across Valhalla to defend him in his time of crisis. Orcs grinned madly at the thought of bloodshed, Utgar's Minions raised their axes in anticipation, howls tore through the dawn as the wolves waited eagerly for the feast they would have after the killing, soulborgs stood at the top of the wall, ready to rain death on the enemy, Utgar himself stood at the forefront of his fortress and his army.
Jandar would not be cowed by his enemy's show of power however. He signaled all those gathered to move to their respective positions and watched as they shifted formations without a word.
"This is it", Jandar whispered to himself. He looked to his right and saw Sgt. Drake standing at attention next to him, looking out on the army before him. "It all ends here Drake. It has been an honor to fight with you all these years."
"The honor is mine sir. I am humbled that you chose me to stand here next to you in this fight."
Jandar turned back to the army and raised his hammer above his head. The army assembled behind him let out a raucous shout. Utgar's army responded with a shout of their own, and as each army tried to outshout the other, the resulting noise was so great that it was heard across the entire universe. The fate of the entire universe now rested on the victor of the resulting battle.
Jandar brought his hammer down and the allied armies charged across the field towards the enemy. The battle was fierce as both bodies of soldiers moved like landmasses against each other, both stubbornly refusing to yield. Utgar cut down the sentinal in front of him and turned to his attendent. He gave the attendent a wicked smile and turned back to the fighting, seeking a certain opponent. The attendent pulled out a horn and blew three long blasts from it.
An answering horn was heard and Jandar turned to where he heard it. Upon seeing what was behind his army his courage almost failed. Behind his army now sat another, only slightly smaller army, consisting of Marro and undead. His army was now heavily outnumbered.
Jandar's attention was brought back to the battle as gunfire from a Soulborg seared across his vision. A thought suddenly struck him. "To the gates!" he yelled. The soldiers began a renewed push towards the gates, fear of being surrounded driving them on.
A shout behind him turned Jandar around. Someone had called his name. Looking behind him, Jandar stood face to face with his most hated enemy. Jandar turned fully towards Utgar and approached him, raising his hammer. Utgar hefted his ax and charged Jandar.
Jandar brought down his hammer, which was deflected by Utgar.
"You've made a mistake coming here," Utgar hissed. Jandar swung again at Utgar, desperate to end what Utgar had started.

[Elven Lord]

I'll have a look at these when I get the chance, but I have to go in like 10 minutes.