Century kept her watch on Petra. For a couple of minutes, both of them just stared at each other. Scattered around them were broken houses and ruined streets. Blood coated the walls and the sun began to rise higher. The putrid stench of Raphael's corpse made Century's nose twitch but she held her stance firm. Yuro kept himself in his butterfly body but hid on Century's back so as to not get hurt during the battle.

As dust swept through the town Petra's knives began to glisten beneath the sun. Century's wounds began to creep back into her mind but she held strong, not wanting to lose now. She had no idea how she would kill Petra but as long as she kept stalling perhaps Yuro could figure out a plan. As another wave of dust flew through the street Century's eyelids twitched giving Petra a perfect opening to begin the assault.

Petra darted through the dust, she swung one of her knives to cut through the dust and used the other to attack Century. Century retaliated by turning her fist to pure diamond and blocking the hit. The knife clashed with Century's fist but Petra pushed harder. Her knife shattered and Century took the opening, throwing her leg around to kick Petra in the stomach. The kick flung Petra across to a wall. Century pointed her glove down toward the ground and propelled herself forward to drop-kick Petra in the skull. Petra's head snapped as she fell flat on the ground.

Petra's bones quickly clicked back in place, her horn also grew back so she ripped it out and sliced Century's leg. Century stumbled back as Petra jumped to her feet and grabbed Century by the head, throwing her to the ground. Petra kept ahold of Century and raised her knife, aiming for the back of Century's head. Quickly turning her glove to diamond, Century's glove blocked the stab and shattered another of Petra's blades.

Century then aimed the glove at the ground and sparked an explosion, throwing her into the air. Petra scurried up a wall to a rooftop and threw her knife towards the rapidly descending Century. Century raised her glove and blocked the knife with a diamond glove. Petra's throw however had a great deal of power behind it and Century was thrown across the town, skidding across the roofs before crashing by the bridge separating the housing and markets.

Century steadily got to her feet but when she looked back up Petra had both of her knives aimed at Century. Century couldn't block both knives so she pointed the glove down and propelled herself upward. Petra quickly slowed to a stop directly beneath Century. Petra threw both of her knives upward. Century grits her teeth before turning her glove to diamond and punching one knife away. As the other knife barrelled towards her she grabbed it and raised it.

Century landed on Petra and brought the knife down into Petra over and over.

"JUST DIE!"

As Century's muscles bulged and her relentless barrage of attacks continued, Petra raised her hand to grab Century's wrist, through the blood that filled her lungs, Petra stared, wide-eyed, at Century.

"Not... happening."

Petra ripped the glove from Century's hand and tossed it aside.

Century leaped away and ran after the glove. Petra swiftly caught up and ran parallel to Century before lunging at her and kicking her away from the glove. Century tumbled across the field, her body was giving up, and she couldn't even stand. As Petra ripped both knives out of her head she walked to Century, with an expressionless face she stood over Century.

"Here that Century. It's quiet. I don't see the hero anywhere."

Century's eyes widened and looked around, in the distance Julie walked toward them, a smug grin on her face.

"There's no way... Werren died to her?!"

Julie stood next to Petra.

"Good job Petra. The hero has been taken care of and the Haab has been secured. Clean up here. I'll be returning to headquarters."

Julie pat Petra on the back.

As Julie walked off Century clenched her fist.

"Julie! You really defeat him?"

Julie didn't turn around to answer.

"Of course. This is where hard work gets you Century."

"2 Agents died... by me. That makes what... 15 killed when I'm around."

Julie stopped walking.

"Petra. Leave Century to me."

Julie walked back over and kicked Century in the stomach.

"Exactly, you see how pathetic you are? Can only kill the people who you're supposed to work with."

Julie kicked Century in the chest.

"If not for me this whole mission would have ended in disaster."

Julie stomped on Century's head.

"You're lucky you made it this far. You weren't made for this world."

With bated breath Century smirks.

"So how's Lord Nuclear gonna react? Knowing I got away with killing 15 of our agents under your command."

Julie's expression fell flat.

"..."

A silence filled the area as Petra looked at Julie.

"And how's he gonna react when he finds out you failed to kill a hero?"

Century grinned.

"What?"

Julie looked concerned when she heard the flick of a lighter behind her. She darted around to see Werren in perfect condition.

"How..."

Werren brought out a tendril and snapped his fingers. The tendril's form twisted into an identical copy of Werren.

"If you read my report you'd know why I was reported dead on multiple occasions. My powers use shape and gravity. Three Dimensional means I can create anything that is Three Dimensional, including a person. I'm surprised you never noticed. The three times you shot me during my battle I never bled."

Werren put his copy away.

"You're not the only one who can create copies."

Julie backed away.

"Well, I have your Haab'! My mission is done here."

Julie had sparks of electricity appear around her.

"Petra. Deal with these two."

Julie then disappeared as Century looked bewildered.

Petra groaned and twirled her knives around.

"Damnit Julie... leaving me here."

Century stumbled to her feet and grabbed her glove before running to Werren.

"Don't look so smug..."

Werren raised his eyebrows.

"You look beat up. Rough day?"

"Like you wouldn't believe..."

Century stood beside Werren as they faced Petra. Petra held her blades firmly and dashed towards Century. Werren thrust a tendril from beneath Petra and flung her into the air. Century propelled herself upward with an explosion and grabbed Petra by the throat. As both of them fell towards the ground, Werren cupped his hands and summoned a sphere, he then made a square with his fingers as Century and Petra were violently pulled towards the sphere.

Werren then adjusted his tie to reset the sphere's gravity. This caused Century and Petra to keep their momentum, getting slingshot higher into the air. Century aimed her glove and Petra but Petra threw her knives straight in Century's direction. Century quickly caused an explosion breaking Petra apart. Werren caught Century with a tendril web as she returned to the ground safely. Petra swiftly regenerated and launched herself towards Century.

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Werren summoned a square in Petra's path to shield Century. Petra yelled in anger as she cut through the square but Werren kept creating more as Century sprinted away from Petra. Petra cut through every square Werren threw at her. Century then stood her ground and as Petra cut through a square she went to stab Century but her blades shattered from her reckless swinging. Century grinned and uppercut Petra blowing her head to pieces.

Century darted back to Werren and Petra regenerated.

"You two are really fucking ANNOYING!"

Petra stomped her foot on the ground.

Century turned to Werren.

"Any bright ideas old man?"

"Not a clue. Her regeneration doesn't quit. We can't fight forever so we'll need to come up with a solution."

Werren thought for a moment.

"I have one!"

"Hm? You do Century?"

Werren turned to Century.

"What? I didn't say that?"

Century looked confused.

"No, I did!"

Werren looked on Century's back to see Yuro still hanging on.

"Yuro? How long have you been there?"

Werren looked surprised but happy to see his friend here.

"Oh, the whole time. But that's beside the point. I've seen Petra's abilities long enough to say, you can't kill her. It's downright impossible because she will just regenerate."

"No shit!"

Century exclaimed loudly.

"How's that supposed to help idiot!?"

"Just listen Century! We can't kill her, the next best thing is to disarm her. Literally. I've seen that when she recalls lost body parts she has to pull them towards where most of her head lies. The thing is, when a body part is trapped in something and she can't pull it, she has to use more of her strength to pull it."

"So what are we supposed to do? Just hold onto her body parts forever?"

"Um... yes. If we can trap every part of her body but her head she won't be able to regenerate meaning she can't fight back."

"THAT SOUNDS IMPOSSIBLE YURO!"

Werren steps forward.

"No, it's not. Century, blow Petra to pieces, I'll handle the rest."

Century looked at Werren with skepticism but soon her gaze softened as she looked at his determined look. For once she felt the need to follow his orders.

"Fine."

Century ran towards Petra who tore more knives from her head.

"Still at it huh?"

Petra threw her knives at Century but Werren summoned tendrils to whack them away. Petra tore two more knives and dashed towards Century. They collided as Century turned her glove into diamond and punched the incoming blades. Petra kept swinging as Century kept blocking. Petra's swings were tough, they made Century slowly back up as they remained in an infinite clash. When both blades shattered Century used the opening to punch Petra in the stomach and fire off an explosion, ripping Petra's body apart.

"NOW WERREN!"

Century screamed across the field.

Werren formed a square and scooped up all of Petra's body parts leaving the head outside. He then compressed the square into a small cube that fits into the palm of his hand. Petra looked stunned as she tried to recall her body but couldn't. Her head bounced across the floor as Century put her foot on it.

"You..."

Petra's voice croaked as she realized she had lost.

Century looked down, a smile spreading across her face.

"That makes three..."

Werren walked up to Century as Yuro fluttered to Werren's shoulder. Werren picked up Petra's decapitated but alive head.

"My name's Werren! What's yours?"

Petra spit at Werren and bit his hand. Werren dropped her and looked irritated.

"That's no way to treat a new friend!"

Werren punted Petra's head across the field.

Century howled with laughter as Petra blushed in embarrassment.

"OH MY GOD! Where's all that talk now Petra?! BAHAHA!"

"SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP!"

Petra very much wished she could plug her ears.

Werren picked up Petra.

"Well, Petra. It's good to meet you. I think you'll fit in very nicely in my home. Along with all the other weirdos."

Werren smiled as Petra looked away enraged.

Jia Precinct - 20/02 4:11 pm 51 EE

Werren spent most of the day evaluating the damages to the town. Overall no one died as Yuro had managed to warn everyone to get to a safe location before meeting up with Century in the battle. Many were injured but the church offered their medicinal services to the injured.

Werren was walking through the church checking on every one of the injured patients.

"Glad to see you're still kicking."

Werren winked at an elderly woman who smiled and waved at him. Werren was soon approached by Archbishop Blues who was in his usual priest attire.

"Oh, Your Excellency. I'm glad to have run into you. I would like to thank you for the church's services."

Archbishop Blues smiled warmly.

"Do not thank me, thank all the volunteers aiding us today. Without them, I couldn't have taken care of everyone."

"Don't worry, I'll personally thank them all later when they aren't running around helping people."

Werren's look soured.

"Archbishop I've checked on the Sotz Haab' and I regret to inform you that the SHS did take it. I'm sorry for not being able to uphold my end of the deal."

Archbishop Blues strokes his chin.

"That is worrisome. Are they aware of the one the church possesses?"

"No, I've checked its location and I found it still there."

"Hm, it could cause trouble if any Strand Beasts appear. Without one of the wards, only half of the town will be safe."

"Don't worry, I'll handle any that come near. The wet season is next month so I'll keep an eye out."

"Thank you for your services Werren. The church will always recognize you."

Werren and the Archbishop shake hands before Werren departs for home. When he walks through the front door, knives and books are thrown in his direction. He finds Century chasing Yuro around the room. Yuro is in the body of a bird so he flies around the room evading Century.

"YURO! Stop pulling my hair out! I'm gonna cook you I swear!"

Century threw any object she could grab at Yuro.

"But I want to experiment on it! Please just let me do my research!"

Yuro panicked as he flew into walls and windows.

"Do it with my consent!"

Century grabbed Yuro and exploded his bird body with her glove. Yuro was then back to his baby body.

"Next time you do it I'll kill that baby body of yours and make sure you can never come back!"

Petra's head sat on the couch just staring into the TV. She sighed wondering how long she would have to endure this. Werren looked at the chaos and softly smiled but his smile was quickly wiped off when Century ran at him with a knife. He whacked her away with a tendril as she slammed into the wall and fell flat.

"Ow."

As dinner time rolled around, Werren, Yuro, Century, and Petra sat around the table as they ate a pizza Werren bought. Petra kept spitting on Century's slices so Century threw Petra into the bin. Yuro was a rat and gnawed on the pizza. Then from the hall, Rina peaked her head. Werren looked surprised to see her out. Rina's skin was very pale and she looked around the room.

Werren smiled and stood up, he walked to her.

"Good to see you Rina, been a few weeks."

"Hrhnn."

Rina stepped forward as everyone looked at her.

"Everyone, this is Rina. Another resident at this house."

Werren pats Rina's shoulder before sitting back down.

Century raised her eyebrow at Rina.

"There's other people that live here?"

Yuro perked his rat head up.

"Mhm, Rina just spends all her time in her room tending to her babies."

Yuro went back to gnawing on the pizza.

"Babies?! How old is she?!"

Century gasped and stood up flabbergasted.

"She's a vampire. So she's 90 I believe?"

Yuro turned to Rina who nodded her head.

Rina then walked up to Century and smiled warmly at Century. Century looked confused and blushed.

"Vampire...?"

Rina then bit Century's neck.

"I'm gonna die."

Century stared into nothing as she thought of her final moments.

"Nah, don't worry. Rina's fangs work the opposite of regular vampires. She mends people's wounds by sticking her fangs in them. Although she only ever does that to women oddly? Not sure why."

Werren shrugged and ate his pizza.

When Rina was finished Century looked at all the wounds she had garnered to see them gone.

"Oh. Dope."

Century sat back down as Rina sat close to Century.

"Uh... Rina?"

"Yeah, now that Century's here we will probably see a lot more of Rina."

Werren smiled.

Rina sat contently near Century.

"Anyone gonna get me out of the trash? Would really like that..."

Petra was unamused as she lay face down in soggy bags, rotten food, and unknown liquids.

Everyone looked at each other and shrugged before going back to eating, paying no attention to Petra.

With the first battle over, Century can truly begin to start her rise to villainy!