Joe… a man born of Gahwardian blood and Constructor Clan blood. A hybrid of high proportion, reigning from the royal bloodline of the Senzoken family. He and his sister ran throughout the omniverse as free roamers once they gained permission from their mother… the creator of the Constructor Clan. As well as being the eldest child of Death I.
The siblings simply enjoy freedom, and the ability to roam and gain endless knowledge. They basically became scholars along the way as they studied the confines of each and every clan within Colossaverse I. They even went as far as to journey to independent Empire's(Multiverses of territory belonging to a specific civilization), Kingdoms(Universes of Territory belonging to a specific civilization), Nations(An independent Galaxy or collection of galaxies gated off and sealed from use of civilization), State Provinces(a singular Solar System or spew of Solar Systems taken into custody for use of civilization) and last, but not least… Worlds used to house a single race and their subspecies. They were truly well versed on the living situations, and knowledge of combat used by each civilization. Such is the result of their hard work.
During these travels, they helped raise each other from the Naive kids that nearly died at every corner. Being chased by mercenaries, bandits, pirates and some very unfriendly natives to territories they wished to enter. Until they rose up and became the intelligent, cautious individuals they are today. Mastering their arts along the way and learning more about their Birthrights. One could say they were the only two that know what they are, and this is the main reason they try not to use them. They understand they'll just be greater targets. Also take heed… they were the only ones NOT affected by HellBlazer's betrayal along with Tailee. All three knew what his motives were and what the group was actually for. Just that… Tailee's hidden essence is not that of a Key.
But just as we noted, the two are inseparable unless Death does them parting… and sadly…
Sonya: "JOEEEEE!!! WHYY~HA~HYYY!! NOOOOO!
Demetri: "J-Joe… I'm… I'm so sorry Sonya." *Sob* *SNIFFLE*
Those events had come to pass. On the day of War VS Death and his forces… a dreadful fate had come to pass. One that Shii and Gaia already saw coming, but could do nothing to stop it. Another take on the reality that their jobs have handed them. They witnessed the snuffing of a life, a life precious to them as he… Joseph Trigerpul was discovered to be their first cousin. A young God and child to Gaia's elder cousin, and Shiishii's own aunt… Shiitania Senkozen! In the midst of things, he foolishly leapt into danger and caused an uproar within Haydes. But it was one not even Gaia expected him to have, as she herself saw fate change for a moment. But it was all for naught as she watched a young God get his heart pulled out in cold blood, and his body buried by a blast just after. A safety measure of some sort, or so Haydes says
Haydes: "Sorry cousin Joe, But as a war God… I can't allow my rage to be anything less than truth. My truth was your Death, the extra blast was meant to stop your gift from falling into the hands of TRUTH. Such is the reason these idiots were sent to assist me."
Daphne: "Tch! So he knew."
Hideaki: "Of course he did, Haydes is second to only I in Intel gathering."
Kishin: "Seems our battles can wait then."
Daphne: "Interesting Hideaki, and yes Kishin, Darling. It would seem your brother has done something very vile."
Meiza: "Yeah, not even I have the grit to kill my own cousin like that. And to even go the extra mile to ensure his Key didn't get snuffed, you Gahwardians truly are… WONDERFUL! No wonder father models our Clan after yours."
Hideaki: "Ha! A little Crazy too? How perfect can a Goddess be, hehe haaa! But… I have to say, I'm quite fearful of what comes next."
Kishin: "Yeah, best we stay at this distance ladies. My brother… doesn't take well to seeing family members killed before his eyes."
Meiza: "Is that why I can't stop sweating?"
Daphne: "Ngh! M-Make the images stop… please. (S-So much CARNAGE!!)"
The women began to see what Hideaki and Kishin were once subjected to. A huge amount of bloodlust and killing intent was sent their way. They could see images of death of every type imaginable being sent directly to their five senses. They could even feel the constant spill of guts and blood splatter onto their skin. And sadly… they weren't the only ones. Tailee and Taishin, who were new to this, were also feeling it. So were the children, they were all brought to their knees, trying hard to erase the images. But it only made it worse to do so. For Morhpeus, it was even worse, as though family could see the one doing the killings. And of course… It was Shiishii himself.
Kishin: "Only sir Reguluus, ZeeArc, Gaia, Kareezim, Hideaki, Vashjai, Ebon and I can resist this. Everyone else doesn't have enough experience to. Best we can do for you guys is comfort you and tell you to give in. It's the only way to make it simmer down, but it won't stop. That's for certain, Miss Daphne… Lady Meiza."
Hideaki: "Man… Shiishii's about to have Morpheus scared for months. Not even I like seeing his… beast!"
Kishin: "Tch! Me neither man, me neither! *Clench* (Haydes, you fool! Why'd it have to be Joe, family of all things!?) DAMN!" *Sniffle*
Hideaki: "Mhm." *Head bow*
Gaia: "This is… this is about to get ugly, Kareezim."
Kareezim: "No… it's going to get worse Gaia."
Gaia: "What do you mean? I don't think you know who Shiishii is- huh!? (That essence signal?!?!) *GLARE* IT CAN'T BE!!!"
Kareezim: "It is… it's Atomen!"
Morpheus: "Guys!... I don't think this compares to the real thing! We see Death every damn day, just accept them- U-Uhh.. a-ah ARGHH!!! That… that ESSENCE!!"
Amera: "Nrgh!! I know it anywhere!"
Ju'Mosi: "No kiddin brah, fuck those images."
Kenny: "It's that time."
(???: "Indeed it is, but be careful… he may be the LEAST of our worries.)
Silvio: "Nrrghh!! Every nerve in body is reacting to him!"
(Rasho: "Boy… Allow me to assist you.")
Silvio: "Hrn! (Why should I!?)"
(Rasho: "Because WE are his target and YOU are not ready. But… I am. I can use my cancer in many ways, some of which enhance those I choose. And your friends all have a cancer cell that has taken in their essence. We'll be using that as fuel to match him.")
Silvio: (You're as crazy as I remember, but we'll see when the time comes!)
(Rasho: "Hmm… Alright, boy.")
Over where Shiishii and Haydes were located, the Death bed of Joe. We could see everyone staring into the sky. All except Shiishii whose eyes had become blank with rage. He speaks calmly to Haydes, who was staring into the sky as well.
Shiishii: "Fuck the Stuliathan lackey, Haydes. Your fate is sealed with me, Young Strife will deal with that insignificant gnat!"
Haydes: "You're right, as I said to Joe before it all went down. The hiding of the Key was well worth your rage. I'll take it all on… as you will MINE!!!" *FWIP*
Shiishii: "So be it… father forgive me. Your middle child may die today." *Fwip*
Haydes charges forward with another Million War Fists behind him as he does. Smashing through the very air as he closes in on Shii. Shiishii simply stares at Haydes as a black haze takes over his eyes. They are completely black, reflecting absolute nothingness as they do. He stretches out his right arm and…
Shiishii: "Death's Carnival!" *FWOOM*
Haydes: (I've never heard of this one though it sounds about as cliche as they get-) *FWOOM* "Wha- (A spear has pierced my heart!?) N-No way- wh-when did he…"
The spear fades and Haydes realizes it wasn't real, only to have a real spear come hurtling towards him. At speeds that he could barely react to in time. *FWAH* It passes him by as he bobs his body to the right. He turns to face Shii only to see his own body from a high point view. It was missing the head… Haydes could barely comprehend what was going on. Suddenly… he was back and attached to his body, then… *SHING* A Scythe comes flying at his head, the blade literally curving around his neck as he steps back with it to avoid a clean cut.
(What the hell is happening here!?) Haydes thinks to himself just before having his chest carved out by Shiishii's claws. He saw a face of pure hatred from a wolf turned Shii. He bore his teeth proudly and snarled loudly as Haydes' lungs, heart and pieces of his ribcage came flying out. It was at the moment of his Mental fading that his mind snapped back into reality once more. It was at that moment that a blank-faced Shii blitzed his person. His claws at the ready as his arm comes swinging on all cylinders.
Haydes: (Damn him!) "WAR-MAN'S SHIELD!!!"
*CLINGGG*
Shiishii: "Good… you've now seen a glimpse of what Death's Carnival can do." *SWISH*
Haydes: "A glimpse!?" *SMACK*
Haydes is sent flying into a pile of destroyed mountains and rubble. The pile goes flying into the air as his body drags across the surface of the planet once more. Meanwhile… a certain signal that was once felt before had vanished without a trace. Just as it entered Gaia's atmosphere no doubt. Gaia and Kareezim calmly wait in place, biding their time as they search for anything close to the signal they once felt. Only to come up short at every turn, since they had no idea what could've brought him here. But then it clicked to Gaia all of a sudden.
Gaia: "Kareezim! We have to get to where Young Strife is, NOW!"
Kareezim: "Alright, let's head over there then. You can explain on the way!"
Gaia: "Right!" *FLASH*
Kareezim: "Hm…" *FLASH*
They both turn into literal beams of light that go beyond the spectrum of the norm for light speed travel. Gaia explains what she figured out to Kareezim which didn't take long. The reason for his arrival was simple, Ato was here for retrieval and nothing more. The retrieval of Rashomon and his host, Zo'Meesz Draconos, otherwise known as Silvio.
Silvio: (Rasho… where'd he go!?)
(Rashomon: "Right below us, brat.)
*RUMBLE*
Silvio: "What!?"
Fong: "Damn… HE'S AFTER SILVIOOO!!!"
Kenny: "Mhrm!" *Glare*
Morpheus: "There, huh?" *PEW*
Atoshen: *SMASH* "Nya-hahaaa!!! Rasho and his host will be MINE!"
Morpheus: "Not on my watch!" *FWISH*
Atoshen: *GLARE* "A brat like you doesn't stand a chance!" *FWAH*
Morpheus: "Nrgh! (He created a tentacle out of particles and Zoshen's element!?) Damn… can't dodge!"
Kenny: "Morpheus!!"
Kareezim: "YUUUUURR!"
Everyone: "WHA!?"
*CRASH*
A body smashes into the floor and the tentacle goes flying up along with every member of Young Strife. At the center of the massive crater created by this same body lies Atoshen, who was on his back and a man dressed in a black tracksuit. He stares down at Atoshen while holding him in place, only for Gaia to come in and heal everyone without fail. They all float just above the crater as the dust clears. Another tentacle shoots out just as their vision is clear, but it was intercepted by the man in the black tracksuit once more. It reverts back into particles that float and blend into the natural flow of the air.
Atoshen: "You're pretty damn good, who are you, stranger?"
Kareezim: "Don't come speaking to me with that kid's voice, son. It's mad weird and I ain't really for it, ya heard?!"
Atoshen: "Uh… y-yeah, I hear ya."
Kareezim: "Good, the name's Kareezim son. Don't you eva forget that shit from this day forth, YA HEARD!?" *Points*
Atoshen: "Again… I hear ya, but get ya damn finger out my face. You lowly god!" *FWISH*
Kareezim: *GRIP*... *SQUEEZE* "You should've known that wasn't going to work." *Fwip*
Atoshen: "Oh… SHI-" *SMASH*
Kareezim: "Mhm!"
The ground is caved in even greater than before as a Magma deposit is broken through. Lava comes pouring out as Atomen is buried under the rubble and lava that piled up where he once laid. Kareezim plops up into the sky, far above where the likes of Tailee, Taishin, Gaia and Young Strife levitate. Just as he was about to observe where Atoshen would emerge from, he gets a whiff of bloodlust. Then sees a speeding Atoshen coming at him from his left side. He forms a gigantic fist of stardust that dwarfs the size of Earth 52's moon. Kareezim smiles from ear to ear as he draws out the confines of the technique using the stylus in his eye. It literally traces every molecule and particle found within the fist and feeds it to Kareezim's mind and soul. They both conjure the essence needed to form it and create an exact replica powered by Kareezim's own essence.
Atoshen: "Oh… you've got… to be KIDDING ME!!!" *GLARE*
Kareezim was also a strong headed God who likes to put his very soul and body behind every attack. This naturally caused him to go overboard a lot of the time… especially now. His fist was more than ten times greater than Ato's own… literally. It nearly matched Earth 52 in size and magnitude. Which wasn't the bad part, Atoshen's constant rampant eating had caused his power to swell up to a 50 naturally now. Kareezim on the other hand… was a whopping 65 now after the training he underwent alongside Gaia. This… was beyond overkill.
*SMASH*
Haydes: "GAAAH!!"
Shiishii: "You can't expect to get anywhere using random contracts to suit a temporary situation. I already have my Absorbers Scythe, Adaption Scythe and even my Scythe of Growth. My power is nearly infinite and increasing fast. Allowing me to match your improvement rate with ease. Though… Now that we're stronger, it increases at a lower value. Still, you can't stop me like this!"
Haydes: "Trsh! (He's right!) Triple Contract: Cerberus of Evolution! (Now I can keep this at an even pace. I have fused the power of evolution, Advancement and limitless fortitude. Though it used a good ten percent of my total available essence.)" *PEW*
Shiishii: "Mhm. *Fwip* …"
Haydes: "Huh!?"
Shiishii: "Death to the Distance. "
Haydes finds himself teleported to Shiishii within an instant. Facing his brother head on with little to no breathing room. He tries to back up, but is stopped by a coming left hook. He uses his forearm with his left arm placed on his elbow for extra cushion. He pushes Shiishii's strike back and launches a hook kick at his head. Shiishii dodges by ducking, countering with a rising uppercut aimed for Haydes' chin. Haydes jumps off his right foot and leans to the side in order to dodge while setting up a counter.
(That was close!) Haydes thought to himself as he brought his left foot up as he went down. His hand is buried into the platform they created to give some leverage for his kick. Shiishii starts to bend down as he blocks the kick with his right forearm. *WHAM* They go as they collide with not much held back. Haydes flexes his right leg in response to the block, placing his other hand down to better control his center of gravity. Bringing his body down with Shii's own as he keeps the kicks coming. Shiishii enters a full squat blocking yet another kick as he grabs Haydes' shirt.
Haydes: "Holy shit!"
Shiishii: "Hand to hand is going to be the end of you, brother!" *WOOSH*
Haydes is picked up and slammed into the ground with Shiishii holding him down. He places his right hand on his chest and presses down quickly. The ground gives way even more from the force behind the palm slam. His left fist is brought up and coated in Physical Zenchi.
Shiishii: "Take the essence I built up from my Growth and Absorption Scythes… and take it back! Death's Resend!!!"
Haydes: "War's Contracted Rejector!!!" *PHOAWW*
Shiishii's fist rams into a sudden shield that looks like polished alloy. A light burst forth and an explosion more than half the size of the Planet stretched and beamed off the surface. It nearly looked like a Gigantic boil that was bursting open from being squeezed to hard. From that same explosion… came a giant fist that had the stains of Bloody essence riddled all over it. And from that came a blackened Skull that ate the entire phenomenon whole. Only to be twisted and warped as it shrank down into a single point. Shiishii had absorbed it all to keep from letting the attacks run rampant.
Shiishii: "Mhm… he slipped past me did he? Presence of Shiishii!"
An army of clones appears, surrounding the planet with lenses in front of each. The lenses were created by his creation Scythe, meaning he was using five scythes at once. He calmly searches for Haydes from the outside while feeling for his presence using his real body found on the planet. He patiently waited as he and an extra one-hundred sets of eyes search for his sneaky brother. After a minute goes by, there is finally a rift in space on the planet. Haydes came out of hiding with his Wolf tail put on display. It held within it, a gigantic ball of Hellfire and Haydes himself had a fist full of Holy Lightning. Shiishii knew exactly what it was charged both his fists with the essence of Diablos and Angelos.
Shiishii: "It's high time you two got your just deserves don't you think?"
(Diablos: "Mhm… just say the command Shiishii!")
(Angelos: "We'll show Haydes and his personas this isn't a fight they should've came looking for!")
Shiishii: "Hell yeah, let's knock 'em all down a peg!" *FWIP*
Haydes throws the ball of hellfire first to get Shiishii to fire off his attack. And Shiishii does just that, using the darkness of Diablos to snuff out HellBlazer's hellfire. The two attack clash and Haydes uses that brief moment to fire a spear of Holy Lightning. It was made to pierce through the Hellfire and Shiishii alike. But Shiishii was more than prepared and shifted the light from Angelos onto his right arm where the Darkness was found. The light clashes with the lightning and the two crush the Darkness and Hellfire alike. Clashing with one another and canceling each other out.
"Damn… you're as good as ever!" Haydes says as he floats back from the attack. Same as Shiishii, who was already setting up a kick to follow up. He fused the likes of his Birthright to his Study and formed a kick that can project a giant blade. The blade just so happens to belong to the Slasher Scythe. The blade came down on Haydes a breakneck speeds, giving him almost no time to react.
Haydes: "Damn! I can't cast a technique with thought right now, I need action! Autonomous Contract!"
An odd Gauntlet formed around his right forearm. Bearing claws and similarities to a shogun's wolf style armor. It was blessed with the concept of Advancement and costed Haydes nothing thanks to the theory of gambling. It was won in his favor and allowed for the perfect counter to his Slasher. *TINGG* Shiishii was slightly appalled by this development, but it was still well within expectations. Shiishii spins around after his kick follows through. He extends his left arm and conjures up a Scythe's handle. He grips it and gets into a firm stance for better leverage and stability for adding force. He commands his Scythe to Adapt to the ark Haydes created as he forces it down further. Digging into the gauntlet and causing quite a few cracks as it does.
"Mhm… Advance!" Haydes shouts as he repels the scythe a bit and fixes the damage caused by it. They were at an even stand still. Just as they began really throwing tenacious strikes, Sonya and Demetri made their way to Joe's body. Which was intact, but the heart was still removed and erased. Joe had no pulse to speak of and seeing his body in such a state only made Sonya break down once more.
Ebon: "Cut that out!" *Step* *step*
Sonya: "Huh… y-you're Ebon, right?" *Sniffle*
Vashjai: "Indeed he is, and I'm Vashjai. It's a pleasure to finally meet you Sonya. What's up Demetri."
Demetri: "What's good Vahsjai, Ebon. What brings you guys here?"
Vashjai: "This guy insisted on coming. He said Gaia and the others said something quite interesting about you guys earlier. "
Sonya: "Oh yeah, what did Lady Gaia say?"
Ebon: "She said your brother is the youngest legitimate son of Lady Shiitania… is that true, Sonya?"
Vashjai: "Wait… what!?" *Step* *step*
Sonya: "Yes… but why is that important."
Ebon: "Hm… seems you two didn't stick around mother long enough to allow her to speak about your siblings."
Sonya: "I guess we didn't- wait… did you just call her mother!?" *Gasp*
Ebon: "I am the third eldest child of Shiitania Senkozen, Demigo Ebon Trish Senkozen. Though you as my younger sister can call me Demi."
Vashjai: "Haven't called you that in centuries. But that's amazing… so these are my two younger cousins. And Haydes actually killed one in cold blood. My brother is truly despicable."
Ebon: "Mhm… yeah he is, but I do have to ask. What is you full name little sister?"
Sonya: "Amazing… I've read stories of our three older siblings, but I never expected to meet one of you like this. I had hoped it could be on a visit or something along those lines. Anyway… I'm Sonya Saber Trigerpul-Senkozen. All things aside… it's a pleasure to meet you finally big brother. *Hug*
Ebon: "Likewise, Sonya dear. Though, it's best not to ask me about our eldest siblings. The most I Know is that they're twins, one is a girl and the other a boy. The girl is the eldest, the most ma ever told me is that our brother is always close and always watching."
Jollister: "And ma was telling the truth."
XigXahm: "A true family man I see. How lovely… have Clarissa and Miitto left yet?"
Jolloster: "Yeah, they left more than ten Minutes ago."
XigXahm: "Good."
Jollister: (I'll continue watching my siblings then.)
Sonya: "Oh… well good to know our elder brother is such a secretive sweetheart. But… I can't leave Joe here like this."
Ebon: "Then allow me to carry him away from here. Shiishii is too dangerous to be around when he's like that."
Sonya: "B-But… he's so calm."
Demetri: "Don't let that fool you, Sonya. Your cousin is dangerous, best to say he's more to worry about than even Haydes."
Sonya: *Gulp* "Seriously?"
Everyone: "Yes muthafucka."
Sonya: "Sheesh."
While the four of them take Joe to the direction of where Gaia ran off to. We travel ahead of them to see what it is they'd meet once they got there. Atoshen… was being pushed back severely by Kareezim. So much so that he nearly fell into despair. Having all his attacks copied to a T. It had gotten so bad that Kareezim could cast his own attacks back at him before he could conjure them himself. And just as Kareezim made a mystic blade of matter and life, he was stopped by none other than…
Kareezim: "Morpheus, Kenny… what the hell do you two think you're doing, son?"
Kenny: "We want to take it from here."
Morpheus: "We have the combined skill to beat him, but we lack the strength!"
Kenny: "So we were hoping you could feed us the necessary essence while we use that power to get our friend back!"
Kareezim: "This isn't some hero story son, I can literally get him back on my own- mh… actually. Nah, son… we can do that."
Atoshen: "Are you fools, MAD!?"
Morpheus: "Quite the opposite, for you to ask that would mean you weren't paying attention."
Kenny: "We said we'd use our combined skills to snuff you out."
Atoshen: "Combined, you say?"
Morpheus: "Yeah… we Gods call it, Merging!"
Atoshen: "Interesting… (So the gods can do what we do, eh? This could be trouble…)"
As a new development opens up for the battle between Kareezim and Atoshen. Shiishii and Haydes are back at a standstill. Having two foreign like essences ooze from them both. The build up told one that they were about to perform a technique. This technique was often the familiar variety and has been seen many times over. The infamous technique of the Senkozen tribe found in the Gahwardian Clan. A technique that screams "We don't fight one on one", a bane for many who have faced it. The almighty…
Haydes & Shiishii: "Self-Split!!!" *PHWOAWWWW* *kurPLUFFF*
A huge view of smoke formed around them, only to be followed by a huge discharge of steam. Swirling the air about and stirring the atmosphere as four new signatures of essence show themselves. The flow disrupted nearly every battle and existence found on Gaia's planet. They all could tell exactly what was about to unfold. The true battle between War and Death!
Diablos: "Hahaaaa! Man has it been ages since I've been on the outside!!!"
Angelos: "Well not really… it's just been forever since we were summoned to battle."
HellBlazer: "Well it's a shame you were brought out just to lose, huh?"
Diablos: "As if you have what it takes."
Helsephera: "Maybe not alone, but with me here. Haydes has no chance of losing!"
Angelos: "Hmph!"
Shiishii: "Death and his signs of Yin and Yang."
Haydes: "Against War and his signs of the balance between the Holy and the Hellish."
Both: "Let the miniature Ragnorok BEGIN!!!" *PEW*
Shiishii blazes with a fury unmatched by any as he charges towards Haydes. They clash just after the loss of Joseph. And as if things weren't bad enough, Atoshen makes it there sooner than expected. Gaia's Planet stirs and erupts as the war rages on!
Next Chapter: Hellish Shadows Collide!
Enter Mor'Kenneus!