Match 21091 Sir Daniel Fortesque and Gex vs. Frankenstein's Monster

[SSJRuss]

QUEST FOR THE DARK GRIMOIRE

PART TWO

 

Gex.

Sir Daniel Fortesque.

The two clashed in a storm of agility and brute strength. Gex darted under Dan’s wide, arcing swings, using his tail like a whip to knock the knight off balance. Dan, for his part, was relentless, using his shield to block the lizard’s quick strikes and pressing forward with heavy, deliberate steps. Every clash of sword against claw echoed through the ruins like thunder.

Gex leapt to a broken column and perched there, catching his breath. "Not bad for a guy who looks like he skipped leg day for a century. But I’ve got secret moves I've yet to unlock."

With a flick of his tail, Gex sent loose stones tumbling toward Dan. The knight raised his shield, deflecting the makeshift projectiles with ease. He retaliated by hurling a throwing dagger with uncanny precision, the blade whizzing past Gex’s head and embedding itself in the column.

"Whoa!" Gex yelped, nearly losing his footing. "Okay, that’s a no on the projectile ban, huh?"

Sir Daniel charged forward, his sword carving through the air in a deadly arc. Gex flipped backward just in time, the blade slicing cleanly through the column and sending it crashing to the ground. The gecko landed gracefully and smirked.

"Alright, big guy, time for a new strategy," Gex said, reaching for his remote. He jabbed at a button, but instead of unleashing a powerful blast like he'd hoped for, the device sparked uselessly.

"Oh," Gex muttered, staring at the remote. "Forgot I broke that earlier."

Dan seized the opportunity, closing the distance and swung his sword. He knocked the remote from Gex’s hand, sending it skittering across the stone floor. Gex yelped and dove for it, but Dan was faster. In mid-air, Dan shield-bashed Gex, sending him crashing into the stone wall.

Gex groaned as he slid down the wall, landing in a heap at Daniel's feet. "Alright, alright, timeout!" he wheezed, rubbing his head. "Geez, I didn't know you were one of those FromSoftware bosses."

Sir Daniel Fortesque loomed over the gecko, staring with his single eye as he raised his sword for the final blow. Gex held up his hands in surrender. 

"Wait, wait, wait!" Gex shouted. "You win. I'm not even from this world so dying here would be cursed."

Daniel hesitated, waiting for the gecko to continue.

"Let’s make a deal, huh? You're looking for something, right? Well, I’m just trying to get outta here! Help me fix my remote, and I’ll help you find your creepy evil book or whatever," Gex said in a desperate plea.

The skeletal knight tilted his skull slightly, as though considering the offer. Reluctantly, Dan lowered his weapon and stepped back.

"Seriously!" Gex said, scrambling to his feet. "Can't believe that worked. Okay, well, you're not going to regret this. I got mad skills when it comes to tracking down ancient artifacts. I’m like Indiana Jones, but, you know, with a sense of humor."

Dan let out a low, groan—a sound that could have meant anything, but probably meant annoyance.

"Great! We’re a team now!" Gex said, brushing himself off. "You’ll see, Bone Daddy, we’ll find that book and be out of this creepy castle before you can say ‘abracadabra.’"

Gex scooped up the remote and inspecting it. "Now let’s go find that book before something else decides to—"

A low, guttural growl echoed from beyond the walls, interrupting him. The air grew colder, and the faint stench of decay wafted through the air. "What. In. The. Hell was that?" Gex said, looking toward Daniel with a chill. Daniel shrugged, seeming just as confused. The two stood as still as the air, waiting for another sound, but none came.

Deciding against their better judgment, the duo moved deeper into the ruins. The interior was a labyrinth of crumbling stone corridors and shadowy alcoves. A few flickering torches lit their way, casting shadows on the walls as they walked.

"So, what’s the deal with this book, anyway?" Gex asked, peering into the shadows. "Is it, like, cursed? Haunted? Does it come with a free subscription to Evil Monthly?"

Dan didn’t answer, of course, but his bony finger pointed to a set of massive double doors at the end of the corridor. The doors were carved with images of sorcerers and monsters and holy emblems, all faded from time and decay.

"Yeesh, subtle," Gex muttered, glancing at the carvings. "Definitely not compensating for anything."

Dan pushed the doors open with a heavy creak, revealing a vast chamber lit by an unnatural green light. At the center of the room stood a massive slab of stone, and chained to it was a hulking, shadowy figure.

"Uh… is that who I think it is?" Gex whispered, his tail twitching nervously.

The hulking figure loomed in the middle of the room. It looked as though it had been stitched together from the remains of many men. Its eyes glowed with a sickly green light, and it rattled the chains as it swayed back and forth. Its movements were jerky, as though its limbs obeyed a force not its own. In a matter of seconds, the monster ripped the chains from his body.

The figure stepped into the dim light, revealing the unmistakable form of Frankenstein’s Monster. Only now, its veins pulsed with dark energy, and it looked as though it was ready to kill.

Dan raised his sword, and shield, ready for a battle. Gex sighed, clutching his broken remote.

"Okay, Bones," he said, stepping closer to the knight. "Looks like we’re on the same team for now. You take the big guy’s left—I’ll distract him from the right. And for the love of reruns, don’t get smashed!"

The monster roared, charging toward them with surprising speed. Sir Daniel and Gex, now united, dashed to meet the monster head on.

[Callisto]

Learn More About
Gex
Read more about Gex at Wikipedia
Official Site: Crystal Dynamics site Links: Gex wiki Gex series wiki Crystal Dynamics wiki

Sir Daniel Fortesque
Read more about Sir Daniel Fortesque at Wikipedia
Official Site: Sony Entertainment Links: Wikipedia MediEvil Wiki Giant Bomb

Frankenstein's Monster
Read more about Frankenstein's Monster at Wikipedia
Official Site: Public Domain Links: Wikipedia NLM Frankenstein Exhibit Mary Shelley's Dream

[JohnnyChany]

Giving Sir Daniel a mouthpiece "sidekick" is a good call. I like their chances here.

[SSJRuss]

On 12/9/2024 at 2:01 AM, JohnnyChany said:

Giving Sir Daniel a mouthpiece "sidekick" is a good call. I like their chances here.

Honestly yeah, I'm disappointed that it took me so long to come up with them as a team. They really would work well together. I also think that Frankenstein is quite a good monster for them to fight together for their first outing.

I think they win after a fun brawl.

[DSkillz]

Good set-up, Russ. As mentioned, Gex and Sir Daniel seem to make a good, at-times comedic duo. 

As for the match, the Frankenstein Monster seems to make a good opponent for these two. I think Dan and Gex will outsmart him and eventually prevail. 

[Callisto]

Match Final Results

Member Ratings:
4.50 - DSkillz
5.00 - Boratz
5.00 - JohnnyChany

FPA Calculation:
3 Total Votes cast
14.50 Total Combined Score
14.50 / 3 = 4.83 Final Rating on the match

MATCH SCORE
Gex and Sir Daniel Fortesque: 4
Frankenstein's Monster: 0