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Chapter 3: Darkness of the Flightless

Previously...

Basically, the gang ends up in the Bayonetta universe and fights Smog, the Shadow Angel that captured Phosphora. Pit and Dark Pit met the spirits of Balder and Rosa and acquired their weapons and powers, and Magnus, Gaol, Molly, and Nene have obtained new weapons from demon weaponsmith Rodin (pronounced ro-DAHN). Now the Angels of Paradiso are under Smog's dark spell and everything is going completely out of control!

Now that I've explained everything, on with the show!
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Dark Pit's POV

I fired at the archers, seeing them wince from their wounds.

"Use your wings and create a portal for Gomorrah," Rosa suggested. "It will be able to defeat the archers easily."

"If you say so," I replied, flapping my wings and creating a spiral of dark feathers. "Heads up, Pit!" He flew up.

"I'll help Molly with the Greathammer Accolade." I nodded.

"I'm ready, Rosa. Let's go!"

"ARZULE!" we both yelled. My feathers combined with a wave of black hair as a mighty dragon flew out and blasted the archers with fire, then lunging at them to devour them whole, chewing them in bloody chomps and swallowing before letting out a massive roar and retreating back into the portal.

"Your first summoning. How do you feel?"

"That was awesome. Can you teach me more?" The feathers, manifested from aura, returned to my wings in rays of light.

"I will do my best, Dark Pit." Rosa gave me a thin smile. I smiled back.

Pit's POV

I landed near Nene and Bayonetta, separating the Holy Glaive and slashing at some board-like bladed angels.

"I've been meaning to ask," Bayonetta started. "Where did you get those blades?"

"Guess it came with the powers," I replied.

"Hey, can I get some help here?!" Molly interrupted, running towards me with the Greathammer Accolade behind her.

"Right." Dark Pit flapped his wings and launched glowing feathers that created a portal. Then, a giant fist emerged, punching the Accolade before several bullets and an arrow destroyed the angel. I kicked the biggest bladed angel down and hopped on as if it were a skateboard, speeding at the Greatsword Accolade. Nene was slicing through the incoming smaller ones. I saw the green-armored Accolade charging and stood my ground.

"Jump!" Nene yelled. I bent my knees, preparing to jump.

Steady...

I was approaching the enemy at high speed.

Steady...

I was dangerously close.

NOW!

I jumped and flapped my wings, piercing the centaur-like angel with white glowing feathers and the angel I rode. I then pushed off from the ground, finishing it off with a charging thrust.

Gaol's POV

I held the scythe next to me, gripping its unusual hilt and side handle as the blades straightened out. I squeezed the trigger on the handle, and the blades shot out and destroyed the last lancer.

"8-7! I win, Magnus." I grinned at my ally as he swung Takemikazuchi behind him.

"Think again," he replied. "I destroyed the last Accolade I saw. It's 8-8. A tie." The blades returned to the hilt of Chernobog as an Acceptance charged at us.

"IT'S MINE!" we yelled, charging at the last angel of Paradiso. However, a swift arrow and a violet slash destroyed it.

"Nope. You'll have to be faster than that, guys," Molly laughed. I smiled at her and Nene, seeing our students growing up.

Pit's POV

"Where are we gonna stay tonight?" I asked.

"I've arranged for that, my friend." I saw a strange man walk up to me. He had on a red jacket and combat boots. "Name's Rodin. You can stay with me tonight if you want." I nodded.

"Thank you, Rodin, but I have to follow Smog."

"Same here," Pittoo said.

"I understand. But anytime you need somewhere to crash, give me a call." I smiled at the man's response, and as our battle suits vanished and our normal chitons took their place, we took off.
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Phosphora's POV

I woke up to feel a moist streak on my neck. As I ran my fingers over it, my eyes widened at the residue and I wiped them on my top.

Except I didn't have my normal clothes on.

I was in a cloak of shadows.

"So, you've woken up. My name is Smog. Forgive me for the surprise, but you were so cute when you slept that I could not interrupt you." The Shadow Angel walked up to me.

"What did you do to me?! And where are my normal clothes?!"

"I just thought I'd help you change into your new clothes. So since I possess shadow manipulation abilities..." I blushed furiously.

"So you're telling me that you STRIPPED ME AND CHANGED MY CLOTHES WHILE I WAS UNCONSCIOUS?!" I winced. "What the--?!"

"Before you ask, I put together that ensemble so that it would sap you of your powers. Not that you had any without that scarf of yours. Speaking of which, your boyfriend has it." I blushed even redder.

"Pit's not my boyfriend."

"Oh really? Let's go to the video," the Shadow Angel replied. A spiral of residue revealed a scene. It was Artemis' temple. It was the one time when I kissed Pit's cheek! I felt my already burning cheeks burn even more.

"B-but I-- I-I was just-- You saw that?!" I stammered.

"Yep. So can I show you where you will be staying?"

"Well, you captured me yesterday and knocked me unconscious. Then you taunt Pit by licking my neck before we get here. And now you tell me that you changed my clothes without my permission for some rags that drain my powers. So, WHAT DO YOU THINK?!"

"I think you're going to enjoy yourself here. Shadow, can you show our guest to her room?" A tall violet and black demon appeared. She had a long neck, two bladed horns on her head, blades on her arms, and strange wings.

What a Hatred looks like. Shadow is a Hatred.

She nodded and bowed, then led me to a beautiful room.

"Where is this place anyway?" I asked.

"This is the depths of Inferno. Don't worry. We'll be taking care of you here." Something in Shadow's voice sounded monotonous. "Let me know if you need anything." Then, she walked out, leaving me to explore the room. There was a large bed with red sheets, a strange dresser, and a small shelf with several books on it. Bored, I pulled out a book, sat on the bed, and opened the book, learning about the demons of Inferno.
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Pit's POV

I saw Bayonetta flying up to us with crow-like wings.

"Rodin said that your friend is in Inferno. I could take you there if you want."

"What do you know about Inferno?" I asked.

"It's the reality of darkness in the Trinity of Realities. Long ago, the First Armageddon caused the Trinity of Realities to separate into light, dark, and chaos. Those worlds are Paradiso, which is the reality of light, Inferno, the already mentioned dark reality, and our world, born from chaos. Purgatorio, where we fought the angels, is the reality in between. They are connected by the holy mountain of Fibulventr in Noatun. I know a shortcut there."

"Thanks." I smiled at her.
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Magnus' POV

"So Phosphora's in the Underworld?" I repeated.

"Yep," Rodin confirmed. "That girl literally went to hell. But Smog does sound disturbing from what the angels told me, I'll admit. I could get Pit, Dark Pit, and Bayonetta to Fibulventr, but as for you four, I have a request. Something's going on with the people upstairs. Go to Vigrid and check out the Isla de Sol. The infamous Ithavol group was based there, and they planned a year ago to resurrect the goddess Jubileus. Strange things have been having lately. Report to me whenever you see a portal there." We nodded.

"Okay. Go to Isla de Sol and check out the strange occurances. Got it." We grabbed our weapons and ran into the portal, ending up in a plaza. What was going on here?
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Pit's POV

"Noatun? Yeah, I can reopen that route. Why? Need to go back to Inferno?"

"Yes," Bayonetta immediately replied. "We have some business to attend to there. Need to pick up another friend before her curfew."

"All right, but once you're in hell, you're on your own." He found himself at gunpoint.

"Don't tell me the obvious. I just need the portals open."

"It's all good," Rodin responded coolly, raising his hands in the air. "Don't go shooting your businessman." The portal glowed red, then the light vanished. "The portal is set for Noatun. Come on by if you need anything." We nodded, then left. The portal sent us to an area near a majestic mountain.

"Huh?" We heard a voice come from the plaza. We saw a bespectacled man walk up to us. "Bayonetta? What's got you coming here?"

"So you're back down the White Rabbit's hole, eh, Cheshire?" the Umbra Witch replied calmly. The man then saw us. He wore a wide-brimmed hat and his long hair in separate strands.

"Who're those?" he asked, pointing to us.

"I'm Pit, servant of the Goddess of Light, warrior of Skyworld," I replied. He took out a strange card with a hole in it.

"So you're an angel, but not of Paradiso?

"Yes," Pittoo replied. "I'm Dark Pit, officer of the Forces of Nature. Unfortunately, I'm also a copy of this clown." I glared at him, then turned back to the man.

"What's your name?"

"Name's Luka. L-u-k-a. Don't forget." He turned to Bayonetta. "So, what brings you back here, Bayonetta?"

"We need to get to Fibulventr," she explained. "We need to retrieve a friend."

"My friend Phosphora was captured by a Shadow Angel," I clarified. "I... We need to get her out of Inferno."

"Angels and demons are emerging here," Luka said. "It'll be tougher to go there. You don't even have weapons."

"We do." I summoned the Holy Glaive.

"Alright. I'll take you. The Cathedral of Cascades isn't far away. I can at least lead you there."

"Thank you. I'd hate to be late for tea, Cheshire." Bayonetta smiled, then turned to us. I looked at the buildings, wondering where Phosphora was.
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Phosphora's POV

I looked through the book while I waited. I learned that Shadow was a Hatred, a type of Infernal Demon called the Holder of Enmity. I ran my finger along as I read the book. Good thing it was translated into English.

"Let's see. 'Hatred, Holder of Enmity'. 'A Hideous that has been forced into starvation and has resorted to devouring its siblings to survive. Building enough power to stand alone, Hatred's anger and unspeakable rage still claim complete control of the Hideous around him, who tremble in his presence.' Interesting." My thoughts were interrupted by a knock. "Come in." I looked up as the door opened.

"Mistress?" Shadow called. "Are you doing okay?"

"Shadow! I was just bored. Not much to do." She placed a golden hand mirror next to me. "What's this?"

"This is a Super Mirror. Inside are special Couture Bullets. I recommend wearing the Umbran Gekka dress. The master wants you over for dinner." I found the small golden bullet with Umbran Gekka written on it. I pulled at the top, revealing lipstick.

"How does this make sense?" I asked. "This is lipstick! How does this count as a dress?!"

"Simply put it on, and you will know, Mistress." She left the room. Of course, being the tomboy I am, I at first refused to put the lipstick on, but at this point, it's better than my powers being drained. After putting it on, I felt something envelop my body. Soon, I was in a blue dress with a floral design and the skirt separated at the side from my hip. Black leggings covered my legs (thank goodness), a flower was in my hair, and elbow-length gloves adorned my arms. On my feet were white high heels strapped at the ankle.

"So that's how it works," I muttered to myself, getting off the bed and trying to balance. I stumbled and nearly fell with a yelp, but caught myself with the dresser. Smooth. I slowed down and finally was able to walk. Now I only had to navigate through the huge palace. I finally got to the dining room (after stumbling four or five times (stupid heels!)) and sat down.

"Oh?" Smog sat down on the other side of the table. "I did not expect a change. Oh! You used a Couture Bullet? What they said about the Umbran Gekka is right. "Bold and sexy" is its description, and darling, you are burning hot like Pride!"

"Shut up, creep," I growled, still angry at him for capturing, licking (gross), and double-stripping me. He clicked his tongue.

"Now now, that's no way to treat your gracious host." A deceitful smile covered his face.

"Gracious? That's not the word I'd use to describe someone who kidnaps his guests, licks their neck, and double-strips them," I shot back.

"I understand. You can drop by my room, and we can talk about it." I was really close to walking over there and slapping him in his smug, creep face!

"You know, you don't curse, but you still have a really dirty mouth." His grin faded.

"That's not very nice. Then again, you probably misunderstood. I'm not a creep."

"You licked me. And now you're inviting me to your room. I think you know that I know that you know I can obviously see you're a total creep." His malicious smile returned.

"I'm not. But seeing how beautiful you are, I just want to take my spear and thr--" I had one high heel in my hand which I immediately threw at the Shadow Angel.

It hit him.

In the face.

He looked at me in surprise, then smiled even wider. I glared back, the other heel in hand.

"Oh my, someone's sassy! I like that in a girl!" I just took a breadstick, got up, retrieved the shoe I threw, put them back on, and turned to leave. "Where are you going, darling? The appetizer just got here!"

"I'm going as far away from your "spear" as is possible at the moment," I replied, then stormed off. I walked into the courtyard where I saw a giant black horselike demon with a swordlike horn looking at me. This was Diomedes, the demonic reincarnation of one of Diomedes' four man-eating horses. He bent down to smell me and snorted in acceptance. I held out my hand. He simply stared at my hand before touching his snout to touch it, his horn ominously close to me. At least I befriended one Infernal Demon.
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Pit's POV

We arrived at a beautiful building.

"Here we are!" Luka announced. "The Cathedral of Cascades."

"It's beautiful," I whispered.

"The problem is navigating through it." Bayonetta stepped closer to the water. "Dark Pit, if you truly have Umbran power, then you can use Witch Time."

"I dunno," he replied. "It was just summoning a demon. What makes you think that the rest of these powers will work?"

"We don't." She stopped. "So, a guest came uninvited. Are you a soldier of the Queen of Hearts? If so, shouldn't you be red?"

"Come now, my normal tone is black! My name is Smog after all." The Shadow Angel stepped forward, a disgusting grin plastered on his filthy face.

"Where is Phosphora?!" I snarled.

"Oh Pit, so brusque. What happened to the nice little angel?" I felt a burning dark feeling inside me, and in my anger, I succumbed to it.

"TELL ME OR I WILL DESTROY YOU!" I yelled.

"This may get ugly," I heard Pittoo say before my vision reddened.

I didn't remember anything after that.
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Hey guys! So I decided. If I was gonna continue this story, I better make the wait worth it. So here you go! Guillermo out! (falls asleep on top of Gomorrah)

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