SCP: A TRUE ANOMALY

Chapter 36: Redder than blood



After a moment, as the army of Scarlet King arrives with some speed, yet slight slowly, MTF from other Sites prepare in Site-19, having both SCP-9743 and A'habbat in the front outside, waiting while both observe how in the distance, the Army slowly comes towards them.

SCP-9743: "... You know... Probably... This is the last thing for us, so... I just wanted to get it out of my mind... You're really hot somehow. And for what I see in the distance... Your sisters are hot too."

A'habbat: "A'malther, sibling... That is because, us, Gods, are supposed to have a perfect shape of body. We have a benefit for view and improvement in our shapes."

SCP-9743: "That explains some things about me... And other things... I guess if I really wanna believe all you said and not find other solution."

The silence is palpable, as the Scarlet King's army continues towards Site-19 nonstop. SCP-9743 slowly turned to look at A'habbat, while also looking down.

SCP-9743: "You know... A'... A'hab... A'habbat. Wow, it was actually complicated."

A'habbat chuckles at how difficult it was for SCP-9743 to say its name, until it finally managed to pronounce it.

SCP-9743: "Well, to where I was. Uhm... As you call me sibling, and all of that... I wanted to add... I used to have a brother long ago in my original world, but... I suspect he died."

A'habbat: "You do suspect, sibling? Why so? Is his death not clear?"

SCP-9743: "No... It happened from one moment to another... I couldn't do anything, and yet... They quit it from my side..."

A'habbat: "Who is that 'they', A'malther?"

SCP-9743: "... The humans... We were best friends, and always been together enjoying of multiple things... We were really like brothers, but as always... I got left behind, not directly by him, but... Because humans took him away from me..."

A'habbat: "And yet, you continued with them, right, sibling?"

SCP-9743: "... I wasn't ready yet... I couldn't do anything then, until... I was able to use my magic in this human body... And yet, I'm still limited by it..."

A'habbat: "... How about we do this, A'malther? If we survive, I will personally assist you in releasing your true form, enabling your ability to shift between human and true form."

SCP-9743: "... That sounds... Lovely... I would like to be able to get rid of this vessel, honestly... I feel disgusted with myself... And by much..."

Slowly, as the Scarlet Army's was closer and closer, and near to finally arrive, they all seemed ready, but in a sudden, SCP-9743 raises his right hand, and bones cover instantly from the ground, the entrance to Site-19.

SCP-9743: "I... Wanna make this something as... Brother and sister?... Like something more of siblings doing together."

A'habbat: "... Of course, A'malther. More like real siblings in a war which will result in death most probably, unless circumstances happen."

Suddenly, a portal with glitch effects and particles opens at the right side of A'habbat.

A'habbat: "What is this? Sibling? Do you have anything to do with this?"

SCP-9743: "... Sorry... But you won't be seeing what happens next..."

A'habbat: "A'malther, wait!!"

Suddenly, A'habbat has a blue aura, as is pushed, forced to fly and go through the portal, and then, the portal closes behind her, while another tinier portal opens at the left side of SCP-9743, and he grabs something from it, a syringe with red liquid on it.

SCP-9743 turns around and looks at SCP-105, while the tinier portal closes, and then SCP-9743 looks at the syringe.

SCP-9743: "... I worked on this serum for a long time... Infused with different types of determination, and pure determination... Is way dangerous, and yet... This is my chance to test it..."

SCP-9743 look once again SCP-105, before giving her a little smile while closing his eyes, and slowly, turns to confront the Scarlet King's army, and raises his right hand, and in an sudden move and injects himself with the syringe, and then throws aside the now empty syringe, breaking and shattering when touches the ground.

After a short moment later, SCP-9743 starts trembling and coughs blood, as slowly starts having erratic faster and faster moves of his arms and hands, as his head starts twitching in some speed. Then, he leans to his torso, and with a quick move, suddenly moves leaning back, as from his chest and torso, in the middle a heart break through, and red line cracks appear from the heart to around the torso and chest.

As the Scarlet King's army is almost in Site-19, SCP-9743 dashes with an insane speed, almost unable to follow his trail, and suddenly, a sudden explosion happens when SCP-9743 reaches the army from the dash, and the fight starts.

From Site-19, they observe the insane fight starting. All bones and blasters's appearance are more horrorful and bloody, as even the beams are red. The fight is insane, explosions and all sizes of bones raising and striking, while blasters shooting. SCP-9743's fight style is more instinctive and animal, swinging with his hands as if were claws, as launching uncontrolled combos and punches.

SCP-9743 is overwhelmed in number, but seems as he is also overwhelming the army and generals by power and attacks. But slowly, SCP-9743's speed slowly decreases, until a moment later, the army covers him. But suddenly in an instant, a big red crimson beam is shoot to the sky from where SCP-9743 was standing, and a deep loudly demonic laugh is heard.

The army is pushed away, and SCP-9743 is again visible, but now, his eyes were pure red, had sharper fingers and elbows, and floating up and behind of him were particles of his own body as he had a slight dusted appearance.

After short time later, SCP-9743 started devastating the entire army, as the amount of blaster and bones increased exponentially. Craters are everywhere the army was, covered in bones. After a moment, the only remaining were SCP-9743, and the 6 generals.

Without hesitation or doubt, SCP-9743 instantly dashed against them, and an even more insane fight started, with the 6 daughters of Scarlet King fighting SCP-9643.

Despite, being outnumbered, SCP-9743's magic and attacks easily overwhelm the generals. Suddenly, as the fight continues, one of the generals disappears, A'tellif. SCP-9743 after a long time in the battle, takes down A'distat, A'zieb, and A'ghor; but remains struggling against A'tivik and A'nuht.

Without 3 of the generals fighting, A'tivik and A'nuht have more space for attack and move. The fight slowly intensifies, becoming more wild and destructive in the battlefield. SCP-9743 remains able and manageable to fight with his bare hands and his magic, against the massive destructive abilities of A'nuht, and the combat skills and arsenal of A'tivik.

As the fight continue, SCP-9743 starts to have more particles coming out of his body, and floating up of him, as slowly having a more dusted appearance. Suddenly, a giant blaster with huge horns appears in the sky, laughs deeply, and then opens itself, starting to absorb everything, and quickly, SCP-9743 manages to throw A'tivik and A'nuht to get inside the range of absorption, and then, the blaster closes it's mouth, giving sparkles of rainbow color light, before exploding in a massive giant explosion covering everything in the battlefield, and almost the facility.

After a moment, the battlefield is visible again, completely destroyed and with nothing in there, no bodies, no weapons, just craters and holes of massive size, but then, SCP-105 tells as she notices a portal closing in the distance.

Inform: Analysis of SCP-9743's Defensive Engagement with the Scarlet King's Army Overview of Event

This document analyzes the high-stakes confrontation between SCP-9743 ("A'malther, The Shattered Angel") and the Scarlet King's army. Observations, commentary from the O5 Council, and annotations by Dr. Sophia Adler are included. A section is dedicated to further exploring SCP-9743's potential connections to the Scarlet King and his progeny.

Timeline of Events and Key Observations Initial Preparation and Interaction with A'habbat

SCP-9743 and A'habbat waited at the forefront of Site-19, watching the Scarlet King's army advance. During their discussion:

SCP-9743 expressed feelings of self-disgust with his human form and unresolved emotional pain regarding the loss of a close bond in his original world. A'habbat offered to help SCP-9743 unlock his true form, enabling him to shift between his human vessel and divine essence. SCP-9743 displayed his characteristic humor and flirtation, even in the face of impending catastrophe, but also demonstrated a sense of duty by proposing strategies to halt the incoming threat.

O5 Council Notes:

Psychological Balance: SCP-9743's attachment to his human side and self-perceived limitations suggest an inner conflict that could impact his decision-making.

Sibling Bond: A'habbat's growing dynamic with SCP-9743 provides insight into his potential identity within the Scarlet King's lineage, though her influence on him remains uncertain.

Unexpected Ejection of A'habbat

As the Scarlet King's army drew closer, SCP-9743 summoned a glitching portal and forcibly ejected A'habbat, preventing her from participating in the battle. Despite her protests, she was transported away, leaving SCP-9743 to face the incoming forces alone.

Dr. Sophia Adler's Annotation:

SCP-9743's decision to remove A'habbat aligns with his pattern of self-sacrifice. This act, while noble, deprived him of a strategic ally and suggests an unwillingness to risk others for his mission. Injection of the Determination Serum

SCP-9743 retrieved and injected himself with a serum containing pure determination, resulting in severe physiological changes:

Violent trembling, blood coughing, and erratic twitching. The emergence of a red soul from his chest, accompanied by crimson cracks spreading across his torso.

While the serum dramatically enhanced his physical and magical abilities, it appeared to compromise his mental state, resulting in an instinctive, animalistic combat style.

O5 Council Commentary:

Self-Destructive Tendencies: SCP-9743's use of the experimental serum highlights his willingness to take extreme risks, even at the expense of his own safety and sanity.

Red Soul Manifestation: The appearance of the red soul suggests a direct link to his determination reserves, a concept warranting further study.

Battle Against the Scarlet King's Army

SCP-9743 single-handedly engaged the Scarlet King's massive army. The battle unfolded as follows:

Initial Assault:

SCP-9743 unleashed a brutal offensive, using blood-colored bones, enhanced Gaster Blasters, and fiery explosions. His combat style lacked strategy, relying instead on overwhelming force.

Transformation into an Enhanced State:

SCP-9743's eyes turned pure red, his body took on a disintegrating appearance with floating particles, and his attacks grew exponentially destructive. In this state, he devastated the majority of the army, reducing large sections of the battlefield to craters filled with bones and fire.

Fight with the Generals:

SCP-9743 faced the Scarlet King's six generals (A'tivik, A'nuht, A'distat, A'ghor, A'zieb, and A'tellif). During the intense battle, A'tellif vanished unexpectedly, disappearing from the battlefield without explanation. SCP-9743 eliminated A'distat, A'zieb, and A'ghor through sheer force, but struggled against A'tivik (the tactician) and A'nuht (the reality-warping general).

Final Attack:

SCP-9743 summoned an enormous Omega Blaster, which absorbed A'tivik and A'nuht before detonating in a massive explosion. The blast obliterated the battlefield, leaving only craters and destruction.

Aftermath and Final Observations

Once the battlefield cleared, MTF agents and SCP-105 observed the aftermath. Notably:

The Scarlet King's army was annihilated, with no physical remnants of the soldiers or defeated generals. SCP-105 reported witnessing a portal closing in the distance, confirmed to have been created by SCP-9743. The portal's purpose remains unknown.

O5 Council Notes:

Tactical Concerns: SCP-9743's reliance on overwhelming power, while effective, risks significant collateral damage. The absence of coordinated support during the engagement highlights operational vulnerabilities. Escape of A'tellif: The general's disappearance during the battle is a clear indication of her stealth abilities. A'tellif's potential to infiltrate and sabotage the Foundation remains a critical threat.

O5 Council and Dr. Sophia Adler's Comments O5 Council Commentary

Potential and Risk:

SCP-9743's actions demonstrate his immense offensive capabilities but underscore the inherent risk of his instability. His reliance on the determination serum and feral combat style could compromise his effectiveness in prolonged engagements.

A'habbat's Role:

The exclusion of A'habbat from the battlefield raises questions about SCP-9743's decision-making process. While her absence may have reduced potential distractions, it also eliminated the possibility of coordinated efforts against the generals.

Strategic Observations:

SCP-9743's destruction of the generals signifies a major blow to the Scarlet King's forces. A'tellif's escape, however, confirms the persistent threat of infiltration, as her abilities align with known accounts of reality distortion and advanced stealth.

Dr. Sophia Adler's Thoughts

Psychological Impact:

SCP-9743's apparent willingness to sacrifice himself reflects a recurring theme in his behavior. His strained emotional state and unresolved identity conflict are likely exacerbated by his recent transformation and the trauma of battle.

Portal Creation:

The creation of a portal post-battle raises further questions about SCP-9743's intentions. Whether this action was deliberate or instinctive remains unclear, though it suggests an evolving mastery of his dimensional abilities.

Relating SCP-9743 to the Scarlet King

The following points establish SCP-9743's potential ties to the Scarlet King:

A'habbat's Naming:

A'habbat's decision to name SCP-9743 A'malther, The Shattered Angel directly aligns with the naming conventions of the Scarlet King's progeny.

Scarlet King's Recognition:

The Scarlet King consistently referred to SCP-9743 as "my child" during their previous confrontation, suggesting a familial or spiritual connection.

Divine Potential:

SCP-9743's destructive capabilities and transformation into a feral, divine-like state mirror the abilities of the Scarlet King's daughters, further supporting his association with their lineage.

A'tellif's Escape:

The disappearance of A'tellif during the battle could indicate recognition of SCP-9743's threat level, further linking him to the Scarlet King's overarching narrative.

Conclusion

SCP-9743's solo engagement with the Scarlet King's army resulted in a decisive victory but at a significant cost to his physical and psychological stability. His actions underscore his role as both humanity's greatest defense and a volatile, unpredictable force.

The escape of A'tellif suggests that the Scarlet King's influence persists, leaving the Foundation vulnerable to future infiltration and attacks. Meanwhile, SCP-9743's evolving abilities—including his unexplained use of a portal—require further investigation.

The O5 Council and Dr. Sophia Adler unanimously agree: SCP-9743's ties to the Scarlet King must be explored further, as the consequences of his divine lineage could shape the Foundation's future.


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