Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-27121914-20181002140335/@comment-26336673-20181011013611

''As the knives fly towards the heroes, they all brace themselves. The knives are heard sticking into stuff. It appears that Alfred succeeded in his plans... until...''

 Woah... we're still alive?

 Wh-... how?...

 If you gotta know, Alfred... I used my hacking abilities to shield everyone with those platforms.

''The knives are stuck in the platforms that are now shielding the heroes. The platforms disappear, and the knives drop to the ground.''

 No matter. I'll just keep using them!

''Alfred summons a whole bunch of knives, and they begin flying in all directions. However, the platforms counter the knives, giving off a bunch of clinks.''

 Now's my chance!

''Oderfla runs in and attempts to throw a punch at Alfred. However, Alfred notices, and gives off a grin.''

 You think I was distracted? Hah!

Alfred sends a series of knives, and while Oderfla barely mananges to grab them, they send him flying away from Alfred.

 Oderfla!

 Are you okay???

 Yeah... I'm just glad I'm alive...

 This isn't going to work, guys! We need a new method.

 All of you are misguided. All of you are too idealistic. Too innocent to see what this real world is. All of you are just too damn sheltered! I'll show you... I'll show you all!

 Alfred!... I know tragedy. I was molded out of it, too.

 Oh yeah?

''The knives stop flying. There are now a bunch of knives pointed at Jonas, as he stands in front of Alfred.''

 When I was seven... my parents were killed. And my friends... and the worst part... is that their deaths were my fault.

 Wh... what do you mean?

 I killed them... but not entirely me. Mordred enticed me. Confused me. Made me think they were going to kill me. It was in self-defense... Believe me. I don't go for a single day without trying to call out for them. But... they won't come.

<Alfred> Heh... you do know...

<Jonas> When Mordred made me see that truth... that sent me nearly over the edge. I almost blinked when I saw that darkness... I could be a villain. A villain bent on revenge. It was my fault, after all... but despite that, despite that all... I can still be a hero. I don't have to let the past determine who I am. I'm a murderer. I have blood on my hands. Just as you have glitches on yours...

''Jonas lifts the palm of Alfred's hands. He at first tries to resist, but lets it happen.''

<Jonas> Believe me, when I saw what happened to you... it reminded me so much of me. And I can't help but feel compassion for you. You don't have to do this. This doesn't have to be you. There's still hope. There's always hope. You can still call for help. And I can help...

Alfred ponders this for a time, before smiling.

<Alfred> Sorry Jonas... I know that your feelings coincide with mine... but I'm beyond it. I already blinked. When I look at anyone, they all just want to hurt me. I know you won't... which is why I'll spare you. So far your attacks? They've been nothing but defenses. But them?...

Alfred glares maddeningly

<Alfred> 'They don't care. They just want to hurt me. TORMENT ME. Make me suffer even more!' So I'll do you a favor, kid. Stay out of my way, and you won't get hurt. I don't wanna hurt you. You seem like a good kid. But if you're in the way... it's like a car running over people. It doesn't matter who it runs over. It just does.

<Jonas> I won't let you kill them.

<Alfred> I tried... so be it.

''Alfred sends the knives after Jonas, but he defends himself with another platform. Jonas now engages against Alfred, swinging the knife against Alfred. It strokes him, causing a scratch on his face. It distorts Alfred.''

<Alfred> Grr... why don't you get it? Why doesn't anyone get it???

''Alfred swoops in to stab Jonas, but he parries and tries to swing again. Alfred blocks and tries to stab Jonas again, but Jonas blocks. Jonas uses the Overwrite ability to send both of them flying down, with knives pointed at Alfred. The knives come in with quick succession, but Alfred blocks all of them with quick succession. Oderfla tries to land a punch, but Alfred quickly sends Oderfla flying. He looks in horror at Jonas.''

<Alfred> You... you never wanted to help me. You're just like the others. You just want to hurt me!!!

Alfred stabs Jonas in anger, knocking him down.

<Jonas> No! I really did want to help! But if you won't let me... I have to do it.

''Alfred swings at Jonas, but Jonas backs out, slightly injured. Omega and Sonar carry him out.''

<Jonas> Dang it... if I only had my shield...

<Minifox A> It's better if you stayed out of this for now.

<Minifox B> You'll need to focus on defending us.

<Sonar> They're right. Cover us, Jonas!

''Sonar and Omega both go against Alfred. Alfred sends the knives towards them, but Jonas counters with the platforms. Sonar holds Alfred, while Omega tries to go in for the stab. Alfred releases himself, grabs the blade, and swings Omega back. Sonar tries to land in some punches, but Alfred counters them all and tries to stab Sonar. Sonar dodges it and swoops in. Alfred swings again, and this time succeeds in creating a small cut on Sonar. The wound shows glitching.''

<Sonar> Wh-... what the hell? This doesn't feel good...

<Omega> I swear, Sonar, if you're gonna dust...

<Sonar> No. Just... it's glitching. GRRK.

<Red> Oh no...

<Chrono> He's glitching...

<Alfred> I guess that's the second part of my powers. Wounds become glitches. Glitches become fatal.

<Omega> Then we'll just have to take you down fast enough!

Omega swoops in again, but Alfred also stabs Omega, causing him to glitch.

<Omega> -GRRK- Ow... I... man, that feels terrible.

<Sonar> No ki -GRRK- dding.

<Red> Why didn't Jonas start glitching?

<Jonas> Who... said I -GRRK- wasn't?

<Oderfla> Oh no...

<Oinite> What's protecting Oderfla?

<Oderfla> It must be the gauntlet... but I can't heal them.

<Beta> It must be the X-event.

<Oderfla> I won't let that happen!

''Oderfla surprises Alfred and lands a punch. Alfred is knocked down. He gets up, and tries to summon the knives. Nothing happens. He tries to make more knives. Nothing.''

<Alfred> Dammit... I'll just have to use my next powers...