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Chapter 8 - Chapter 8 (More than just one)

Jacob: I've identified another individual for recruitment, someone highly skilled in evading attacks. This ability could prove invaluable, particularly after the Inspector shared insights into the confrontation with Dr. Howard. Dr. Howard unleashed a barrage of high-speed physical attacks on the Inspector, rendering them nearly imperceptible. If we enlist someone with heightened perception and a mastery of dodging, we could effectively counter Howard's rapid assaults.

Imrage: Sounds logical to me.

Paradox: More friends, MORE FRIENDS! So many faces!

Jacob: I'm still deciding on the ideal candidate, but I'm considering pairing a new face with an experienced individual like Oscar or Robert. Unfortunately, Joshua, your eagerness and lack of self-control disqualify you. I've selected Alexander as your partner.

Joshua: Who the Heck is this? You want me to work with Mr. Flames over here?

Alexander: What did you say? I'll silence you now, and you can pit yourself against me.

Joshua: Don't think I won't beat the Heck out of you. You don't scare me at all!

Alexander: I was fine with Terence; now you're pairing me up with this person? Really, Jacob?

Joshua: This is unbelievable. Why can't I be with someone else? Heck, I'll even take the comedic cloak man at this point, but not this guy.

Alexander: I'M GOING TO ATTACK YOU IF YOU SAY ONE MORE BAD THING ABOUT ME. I SWEAR IT!

Joshua: I FOUGHT A POWERED BEING AND SURVIVED. YOU WON'T STAND A CHANCE. Lighting visibly vibrates from their eyes.

Jacob: Relax, guys. You've had your differences, but since you're working together, you have no other choice. If there's an issue, it's on both of you.

Joshua: If you dare pair me up with him and I attack, it's not my fault; it's yours.

Alexander: As if you'll actually be able to touch me. Don't think so highly of yourself.

Paradox: IT'S JUST A SIMPLE CHAOS. LOVE ALL OF IT. LOVE CHAOS!

Jacob: Okay, since you guys won't get along, I'll send you to recruit. Let's avoid bickering; the remaining team doesn't want to hear it. Children, honestly. A fireball and lightning are shot at Jacob.

Jacob: Well, shoot.

 Suddenly, the area is engulfed in a massive firestorm of lightning, forming a concentrated ball of power that explodes. Jacob, shielded by kindness, remains unharmed.

Jacob: See, you could have killed me, your teammates, or even yourselves. Honestly, you need some self-control. OH MY, LOOK BELOW YOU. The duo looks down to see pink trees below them.

Both Allies: Well, dang. They fall through the portal Jacob summoned and land, with Alexander gliding while Joshua falls to the ground.

Alexander: Get up; you look stupid.

Joshua: At least I don't use wings to fly. I don't need them. I can jump up there and slap you into the ground RIGHT NOW!

Alexander: I literally dare you to try it, my friend.

Joshua: You keep testing my patience; I'll kill you! Joshua jumps into the sky at high speeds, striking Alexander with lightning.

Joshua: True weakness. You talk a big game, but you can't stand against me. Alexander retaliates with a spear, piercing Joshua. Joshua counters with lightning, and they clash.

Alexander: I'd say you'd better shut up. He turns into a blue orb that explodes with lightning, shocking Joshua.

Joshua: No, I'd say the same to you, pal. Alexander again jumps up but is interrupted by hearing voices in the forest.

Alexander: I've got no time for your stupidity; shut up and let me look.

Joshua: It's an enemy; it has to be. This is too convenient. I'M GONNA PUT YOU 6 FEET UNDER, ATTACKER! Joshua charges from one of the trees and throws lightning balls, creating a lightning chain that hits everything.

One of the furious beings runs off, and the other emerges from the burning wood.

Unknown: You really couldn't leave me alone on my walk? You almost killed me, and I've got no time right now. There's a problem, and you won't be the ones to stop me from reaching that problem, so please leave. 

Screaming can be heard from afar, resembling name-calling.

Unknown Antagonist: I found you, you slippery bastard! The attacker moves his leg forward to kick and floats mid-air.

Joshua: Ok, that's a new one... Suddenly, like a flash of lightning, the attacking figure kicks forward incredibly quickly. Joshua and Alexander stand in shock and awe.

Unknown: Sorry, you missed me again. You want to try and hit me again, Cion?

Alexander: How did he dodge at that speed? It was Jacob-level speed!?

Joshua: Not even my fastest lightning attack could travel that fast…

Cion: Darn you, Contour, just stop dodging! He starts hopping around at incredible speeds. The earth below them is torn apart so quickly that Alexander and Joshua feel a foot enter their bodies as they go flying across the whole forest into an ocean.

Cions: Those your friends? Too bad they are mine to kill.

Contour: Stop now, Cion. They are innocent civilians.

Cions: That's too bad, isn't it? Cionss jumps off at hyper speeds and lands directly on the beachhead that the duo managed to get on.

Cions: Seems you caught yourself in the wrong place, huh? Sorry, maybe you shouldn't be taking walks here. This is our land. You Darn gem lovers don't see the effects you're putting on our world, do you? Disgusting people. I HATE YOU PEOPLE. He jumps up into the air and charges at the duo, creating a huge gash in the ground. A massive crater forms at the bottom. The duo jumps away, but they are caught in the gust of wind and flung far away.

Alexander: What power is this? He then jumps high into the sky and begins to speed toward them, seemingly flying on air. He grabs Joshua and punches him continuously. Joshua can do nothing but get hit over and over again. Cion then drags him to the ground, throwing him across mountains of rock, ice, tires, and iron, then throwing his already limp body into the air through it so fast it's as if a clone of him was left where he was. He kicks down on his back, causing Joshua to yell out in pain and massive lightning strikes to hit Cion, but they do nothing.

Cion: That's one down, and I'm not done with you yet. Alexander stands in shock as Joshua lies limp on the floor.

Alexander: This dude really has some capability. Dang it, this is going to be tough. He took down Joshua without a fight so fast he couldn't even do anything—

Cion: Pay attention, you idiot. He drags his feet across the gap they were in, kicking Alexander in his stomach, but he doesn't move.

Alexander: (My armor is working, but how many hits truly can it take? More blows like that, and it will shatter like in my fight with Jacob. Maybe I can bluff.) Hey, am I the idiot, or is it you? You really don't know who I am. I'm the true power of this world! You are lower. I'm the true power, and I have come to penalize you for your insolence!

Cion: You think hahahahahahaha you really thought I would fall for that idiotic speech. Listen, buddy, my journey is my own. You are no power. My kick was ineffective because that thing you're wearing is different. I've never seen something like it here, but nonetheless, if something doesn't die, you just didn't hit it enough. He then teleports across the empty space again, aiming for Alexander. Alexander draws his sword and blocks it, barely staggering him back.

Cion: I see you're one of the gem protector guards. I never thought I'd receive such an honor! Cion aims forward, dashes at quick speeds, and punches Alexander's torso, and a crack can be heard.

Cion: Ahhh, so there is a weakness. My , and I thought you were powered by the gem. Thankfully, I was wrong. So now, MY BARRAGE IS INFINITE. *Cion dashes towards Alexander and repeatedly pummels him, causing fractures and shatters to form on his arms. This brings him down to his knees, feeling completely weakened. Cion taunts, "All you so-called protectors of the gems are weak. I spit on your name." Joshua lifts himself up into the air and retorts, "Hey, you bastard! Do you truly believe I will be easily knocked down? How hilarious! Do you know who I am? I'm Joshua. My name is spoken by the people of my world as its protector, the defender of its creation. I won't bow down to you so easily." Cion replies, "Your people allowed themselves to be Darned fools by placing their confidence in you. I would never select someone who can be taken down with just a couple of kicks." The sky begins to glow a gray hue, as the changing weather obscures the sun's light. Joshua declares, "It's time to unleash my best against the one who underestimates me. You will regret ever disrespecting my name or the name of my allies, and I will make sure of it!"(death by glamor karu)

The world transforms into nothing but smoke and light, with Joshua seemingly turning into a completely different person. He exclaims, "Hello, nice to meet you again." Suddenly, bullets start flying all over the place, while lightning bolts emerge from the ground and strike everywhere except where Cion stands. Joshua explains, "What better way to render your powers useless than by immobilizing you? You are a sitting duck, and I'm smarter than you think. Are you surprised? If Cion took a step to the right, a lightning strike would occur, the same with any movement; he was stuck, immobilized. Joshua asked, "What can't you handle when someone uses their power?" Suddenly, thousands of electrical strikes hit Cion in the face, soaring through the sky. More thunder came, an unrelenting attack of lightning, causing Cion to fall to his knees. Joshua declared, "We aren't done yet!" Suddenly, thousands of figures ignited behind Joshua. He pointed forward and each one charged forward, exploding into thousands of lightning orbs that shocked Cion and sent him to the ground. Joshua exclaimed, "You didn't show mercy to us, so none will be shown to you!" Suddenly, thousands more lightning bullets flew up into the sky and rained down upon Cion, piercing through his already destroyed body.

"Oh my, what a show, but we aren't done yet," suddenly from nowhere, Alexander stands up. Joshua says, "Hey look, my ally's back." Alexander jumps up into the sky and points his sword at the sun imbuing its heat into the blade, swinging it down on Cion, sending a fiery blaze where he stood, and a massive pillar of fire rises all the way up into the sky. The allies are now in play together as a true team of elements forged into one. Joshua remarks, "Are you trying to steal my thunder? Really, I was the one who stopped him anyways. Without me, you would not have been able to even touch him, pathetic."

Alexander responds, "Yeah, but it was my power that put him down a peg. Your lightning could do nothing but strike in front of him. Admit it; he's only done because of my work; my fire put him down." Cion interrupts, "Do you do anything besides argue and bicker all of the time? You're something different, not users of the gem, not from this world; you are intruders, more bugs to squash, how lovely." Behind them, he charges up, and the sand rises into the sky, creating a blinding dust storm. Cion covers the ground in circles, attempting to start some sort of tornado. Suddenly, thousands of trees rise from the air, and wood begins to chip off, aimed at the duo, but they all miss.

Joshua says, "Fine, just don't get in my way. Pair up your power with mine. Ready?" Alexander responds, "Ready." Suddenly, from nowhere, a mix of fire and lightning swirling together strikes at Cion, sending him down to his knees, then no movement. The swirling dust and dirt stop, and it's no more. Alexander comments, "Well, that one was way more annoying, honestly. Not something I want to deal with anymore. These fast people just come and fight."

Joshua adds, "Here, look, we finally agree on something else for once. Congrats. But now what?" Alexander suggests, "I suggest we stay on mission. That would be what we need to do. Stay on mission, get the recruit, and leave this world." Joshua questions, "And how exactly do you propose we do that exactly, huh?" Alexander replies, "Well, first, we can start with getting the Heck out of here. I don't want to be anywhere near this crazy guy. I'm not up for fighting anymore." Joshua teases, "Wow, you really are a weak chump, aren't ya?" Alexander adds, "One day, when we get the chance and there is no one to interfere, I want you to put your powers up to the test of mine as well. One day, I will ensure your fall by my hand, but unfortunately, it won't be this time. We need to head out." The duo heads back to their original point of spawn.

Alexander notes, "When we landed, I saw a tree, one green and one pink. It was absolutely massive. Though we need to hear it. I bet if we walk through the forest in any direction long enough, we are bound to see the tree eventually, right?" Joshua questions, "And you're sure you saw this tree?" Alexander responds, "Partly." Joshua retorts, "So you're putting this on a hunch. That's just great, you know." Alexander insists, "Come on, I didn't knock out. I know what I saw; that's where we were." Joshua jokes, "Does Jacob do that often? Drag us here instead of telling us where to go? Does he do that often?" Alexander admits, "He's done that every single time, unless I'm just really bad at remembering, which in that case, I'm not sure, but I'm 90% sure that he has never provided us with good background information."

Alexander then hears shouting from a distance, and Contour approaches, recognizing them as the people who attacked him earlier. Contour demands an explanation for stopping him. Alexander prompts Joshua to explain, and Joshua admits to mistaking Contour for an attacker due to their lack of information. Contour points out the flaw in their strategy, and Alexander and Joshua continue bickering until they decide to stay focused on their mission

Joshua: No, no, no! You're the dumb one who wants to know why the sirens or whatever your call sign is will make people want to run away, knowing they are going to be caught. It will make them scared and want to run away from the area.

Contour: No, no, no, no, no! You're the really dumb one. The truth be told, while yes, that may work, that means they are still at large. With their escape, it may commit a problem I can't reach in time. If I stay silent, I have more chances of catching them.

Joshua: Well, maybe that does work. Still doesn't leave me in the wrong though.

Alexander: Okay, so enough of the chatter. We have a serious question for you. How do I break this down? Okay, so evil bad guy with the capability of destroying a lot, a lot of things, trying to kill someone else because of their power to stop him, and he's trying to destroy everything to have one thing. The person he's trying to kill, who's our leader named Jacob, is the one with the power, and he's trying to make recruits of people to stop him. And you are one of those chosen people. Will you join us?

Contour: I would love to, honestly, but I've got problems on my own home turf right now. I couldn't handle a different threat, especially bigger than the one on mine, knowing that I have not taken this one down.

Alexander: Well, maybe we can help. What's going on?

Joshua: A once upon a time, if you will.

Contour: There once was a time where we were a normal society. I don't know much about how it was or is to you, truly, in all honesty. But society to us was like cities, more and such. But as the world moved on, problems arose: environmental problems, war problems, diversity issues, power issues in regards to electricity. It was our mission to find some solution to help out our world. After years of problems, we ended up discovering a huge natural mineral capable of solving so many problems – the power to create organic material from nothing, the power to use some kind of source of power to run on, something like the power of creation.

The issue arises from the problem that there's a possibility we as humans were not meant to find this at all. We put too much faith into it, and one day, people came out of that gem, people focused on our destruction. So many fought so hard; we hadn't thought anything would happen. We relied on this for years, and only now something is happening – these soldiers, so powerful, nothing we could do would stop them. It was only until a select few brave enough to try to extract the gem's power were chosen. It was believed that with that power, we could be equal and stop these soldiers, or whatever they were, from coming to us.

We each gained some kind of ability, powers if you will, and we took down every single soldier. Then everyone divided; some, due to the gem's incredible power to cause destruction, now that it was known, people sought distance from us. Only stopped after they managed to kill half the whole world. Some believed we should still use the gem and put it under heavy research now to prevent that. But some believed we should outright destroy it. Others believed we should use its power to abuse it to our best interests. And some believed we should put it back and fix ourselves as humanity instead of relying on the gem.

Out of these three factions formed, led by the heroes who managed to save the world. We all divided, went our separate ways. One faction gained control of the gem, and that was us. We lived, and it's our best interest to use it to help our civilization. And so, with that, the war began between all of us and Cion, the power of speed, the belief that humanity should be able to fix itself rather than rely on the gem. And Sonya, the belief that the gem's power should be used to be abused. Each belief is within their own rights, but we've been dealing with this for years now.

It was agreed upon between the factions that we would create something similar to once known nations. I want to reunite everyone under our belief, but all of their loyalties are already made and it can't be fixed. So, as much as I want to join, I really do have my own problems here unless we can somehow unite everyone; we will stay divided. Well, I do have an idea; maybe they could be convinced by this story. Maybe we could finally unite under this thought. After that whole incident with Cion, I highly doubt he'd be up for a chat, but I can reach out to Sonya for it. Maybe she would understand, but for now, we shouldn't look forward to it, or I should say, we shouldn't count on it. Okay, I'll call a meeting between us, and maybe, just maybe, Cion will also come. After a few times pass, they arrive in the land of glowing power.

Contour: Welcome to the land of glowing power.

Alexander: This place looks like a utopia. The buildings are perfectly compact; your food practically makes itself. And if what you said is true, you have an infinite power source. This is a utopia.

Contour: It looks different in each faction, and it looks like your ordinary world. Sonya's land has so many different layers of bureaucracy and military control, and it's more of an autocratic place, and she calls attacks on us regularly.

Joshua: So to be completely sure, you are asking us to try and convince your crazy friends to join our team as well. You don't even have a plan, though, huh? You just hope that what we say actually helps this issue out. And you haven't even told us about the power of this Sonya gal. What's her deal?

Contour: She's, umm, how do I say this, different. Her ability is, believe it or not, the power of IQ. She's unbelievably smart. How do you think she can manage that whole bureaucratic thing she has going? It sucks that her resolve is the morally wrong one – all brains but minimized morals. Yep, that's it, though due to her bureaucracy, she does have lower levels of people, soldier generals and such, and she's not directly involved in all the attacks – more her generals, and they are not smart ones; they just charge men at us howver if she would to call an attack we would not surivvei i belive she belives that she trusts herself enought o trust her genrals .

Anyway, I had a call sent to them, and we will meet at the diplomatic room, and—

Alexander: SO MUCH POLITICS!!!!

Joshua: This is so boring; my brain wants to give up.

Contour: Yeah, sorry. We will get to it soon.

But please, no weapons, no yelling, yada yada, I get bored as well. Oh, what a surprise. They walk on a path that leads to a building, binding three borders together.

Alexander: Jacob, why would you force me through this? I came for action.

Joshua: I feel ya, trust me. But we need to do what we must to protect our worlds. Not just that, but something greater.

Alexander: Jacob rubbed off on you that much, huh?

Joshua: No, not just that. My world is also under threat.

Contour: Here we are. *It was a massive round building with only three chairs.*

Sonya: Okay, what'd you call this one? You said it was an "emergency."

Cion: You're lucky this is the diplo building or I'd put you and your friends down for what they've done.

Contour: Yeah, yeah, listen. These two have something they need to propose to us. Go ahead, you two.

Alexander: Ahem.

Joshua: Pfft, so formal.

Alexander: Would you join us in a bid against pure evil? Against someone who seeks to destroy this universe along with others?

Cion: Explain…

Alexander: So, how do I put this? Well, our leader knows more, but I'll simplify it, I guess. There is an evil man named Dr. Howard who seeks to destroy everything to create his own vision of his perfect creation. Our leader is focused on stopping him, but his power alone cannot compete. Plus, Dr. Howard has so many other followers. So, he needs allies. That's where you guys come in, as well as us. If we all unite, we will be able to beat him and save the all verse. Which is a whole different story, but simply put, it's everything from what they told me. So, my leader has asked me to ask you whether you want to join us in a bid to fight against this threat.

Cion: Is that some evil person doing all of this? Bwahahaha, that's hilarious. Be serious; no one has that kind of power.

Joshua: I assure you, he does.he tried to send one of his people to come destroy my world or intercept the recruitment. It's only a matter of time before he does the same to all of you.

Sonya: Bring your leader. I'm sorry, but we'd rather not deal with his soldiers.

Joshua: How do we do that again?

Alexander: He kind of just, ummm, knows? *Suddenly a purple portal opens up from the ground, and the whole team falls*. Jacob lands and stabs his sword into the ground; the rest come through the portal and pile up on Jacob.

Jacob: HEY HEY, WATCH OUT, GUYS! He is piled by everyone; silence hits the floor.

Jacob: Oh hey, guys, sorry to interrupt. Anyways, Alexander and Joshua, I kind of forgot how to tell you to communicate with me. Well, Paradox was tinkering with some weird energy source we found here and managed to create some kind of comm device. Trust me, I didn't think it was possible. He calls it the "call a bomb." Trust me when I say this, one of the buttons is not one I would or shouldve pressed. But anyways, it will send a beeping sound to everyone's device and will alert everyone you need something. It hasn't been able to be set to one beep, but it's the best we got, so I just wanted to give you one now. How'd paradox get the energy from this world? He somehow followed you and came back to us somehow. Oh, did I interrupt something?

Cion: TIME FOR VENGEANCE! THIS IS MY TURN TO KILL THE LEADER OF THOSE WHO STRUCK ME DOWN! Cion dashed at Jacob, and Jacob raised his sword up and reflected the strike back.

Jacob: I really don't want to do this, and I've got other things to go about than fight. *Suddenly a portal opens up and zooms him and the team away*

Cion: That's your leader? What a coward. *A loud bang reverberates from the sky; one person comes out of the large rift in the sky and lands on the ground, causing the world around them to change colors, shape, and texture. The grass turned to sand then water then to air and returned.*

Unknown: Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear, maybe I should watch myself. I might just corrupt this world too quickly if what Dr. Howard said was true. I can take out 5 members right now, 3 recruits and 2 main members. It's too good to be true now. Where are the targets?

Cion: What the Heck was that?

Sonya: It has to be someone who's aggressive. Analyze the way that pound fell and how far it reverberated; it was obsessively aggressive in its state, so it's no accident. I can also say that it's most likely someone not from here due to the fact no one lives around or goes around the diplo building due to how well it's protected. This is something different.

Contour: As analytical as always, Sonya. But now, what was it? *Meanwhile, where the unknown figure landed.*

Unknown: Why don't you look over there? Soldiers, maybe I can try my new powers of corruption on them. This would be fun. I thank Dr. Howard for the power to corrupt timelines as well as things. IT'S TOO MUCH FUN! Suddenly over the PA system, an alarm goes off – intruder alert, intruder alert. Diplomatic guards have been sent to eliminate the threat staying in the building!

Sonya: I'd rather not stay here.

Cion: It sucks I'm stuck in here while they all fight. (Play "Giant Leap" for "Monster Kind")

Unknown Entity: So here I am; I've finally found them – mainly your guards, divided on ideas and technology. The clashing is so wonderful, seeing as my corruption can spread much easier this way. And now, with my power to this world, the shattering begins. Your friend Joshua was supposed to die for Alasti the first time they met. You guys are breaking the timeline, and I'm here to put you down under Dr. Howard's command and fix the timeline. Do you recognize this person? That's right, it's your friend Joshua. Now, it took me a while to get him under wraps. He's a strong one, I must say, but one for one, as always, and not only that, I can use him as a puppet. Does this not hurt? Oh well, for you, huh? (Hadephobia 1)

Suddenly, my power is finally unleashed after so long I can finally use what I was meant to use: true corruption. Thousands of different blades appeared from out of nowhere, raining down on the allies as lightning struck over the arena. The larger blades moved toward Contoout, slashing him with a purple and black-covered sword contour dodged with extrem quickness, . Sonya exclaimed, 'Alexander, use your weapons to cover the blades and attack the aggressor!' The unknown person replied, 'No, you would be mistaken. It is my turn to fight this battle!'

Amid the fierce battle, each enemy was slashed, causing the allies to bleed. The unknown person declared, 'Now it's my turn to take one of them out!' Alexander exclaimed, 'No, I won't let you. Joshua is one of the very few who can match my strength. I will not let you harm him so easily. I will fight for everyone I know, trust, and care for. You will fall now!'

Suddenly, the world transformed into a black void. The unknown person taunted, 'Welcome, if you're going to try and challenge me, I would advise against it. Especially here, my playground of imagination. So many things have gone wrong here, so much to clean up or to make it unclean. This will be interesting.' And now, the regression begins for all of us. I brought your friend along too, isn't this great?

Those more alive began to appear from nowhere. They charged at Alexander, overwhelming him quickly. Alexander fought back, but was interrupted by Cion. The aggressor summoned swords that pierced through the ground. Alexander fell into the ground as two swords pierced through his chest.

(play 6K SPECIAL - Tears in The Rain [Epicified])Alexander: No! Darn it! Not yet! My tears... they're falling, but somehow I want to save them. Is this what Jacob felt? Is this what they all felt, as if nothing can stop any of us? The power... this power is the power...

Suddenly, Alexander's armor began to form back from the dust into one big giant rock that began to expel fire and flames. Finally, I understand. The will to save, not just the will to find power, but the will to save. Joshua... they may be the only people that really understood me. Was his will for power the power to save?

Alexander stood back up, two swords still piercing his chest.

Alexander: But now it's my turn to show what I can do. (Facing Demons OST - DAEMOPHOBIA | DEVILOVANIA OST Chandra Battle Theme)

A slash and gash appeared on Alexander, but he remained unmoved. Suddenly, thousands of fireballs began to fly from the sky as Alexander rose up into the air. They came down like meteors, crashing down on the attacker. The aggressor dodged and weaved, jumping high into the sky.

Aggressor: I believe these are mine.

The attacker pulled the swords out from Alexander, leaving nothing but spilling blood, but still, the barrage of fire continued. Alexander landed on the ground and prepared his sword, lifting it up into the air, pointing it at the aggressor. Thousands more fireballs began to shoot out of the sword, focusing all into one point to form a double helix that burned even the surrounding air. He then dashed all the way to the aggressor and slammed him to the ground, creating a massive crater where he stood, stabbing his sword through the aggressor, shooting him across the plain of shadows. From this, the dimension slowly started to crack; the corruption was faltering and it cracked with each slash until it shattered, bringing the two back to the area of originality.

Rapture: You want to know my name? Huh, I need to tell you, don't I? I promised if anyone were to go this long, I'd tell them to the person who killed them. Maybe this time it's opacified... it's cough Rapture. I also noticed something very perplexing from you. Looking through your memories as my swords pierced your flesh, it seems none of your allies knew exactly all your background, huh? Born into your world, granted the power by your mother, only due to existence. You've shut the memory away, haven't you? Let me remind you of how your mother died at the hands of others, those you protect. She who did everything for you, hid her powers granted to her by something unknown, passed to you. And you can't even make the best of it, knowing exactly where it comes from. You're not supposed to have it. I knew that my corruption wouldn't spread because you were not supposed to exist at all; your power isn't yours. It's the gems, during the battle between Howard and the inspector. I wondered why power flowed through the air; it seemed it caused your powers to form. All in all, you're going to die. You shouldn't even be here!

Alexander: You will not talk about my mother!!!

Suddenly, from the center of Alexander a massive burst of fire and flames began to turn blue, and the fire began to melt anything around Alexander.

Rapture: What the Heck is this?! Stop it now! YOU WILL KILL EVERYONE HERE! YOU Darn IMBECILE! Soldiers, go in and kill him!

Soldiers rushed in, but as soon as they got close, Rapture noticed their atoms were no longer being formed they disintegrated atomically

Alexander: Scared of true power? Because you're about to face it.

Alexander dashed up high into the sky and kicked down on Rapture, knocking him down and kicking him rapidly, his arm twisting and melting away. Alexander grabbed Rapture and threw him into the air.

Alexander: Let me lay something here; you will never talk about my past, ever. I will put anyone down who speaks about it especially badly!

Alexander jumped high into the sky and was brought down through fireballs like a fireworks show, each their own size and colored green, blue, red, white, began to fly from the sky and lay down on Rapture as he summoned more clones. They instantly disintegrated upon summoning.

Rapture: NOOOO NOT HERE NOT NOW Dang it NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I WILL STAND AGAINST YOU! 

Rapture continued to push back against the fire his body disintegrating itself he continued to push his swords forward even sil the heat was to much fo him to handle*

Rapture: I WON'T DIE HERE I CAN'T NO NOT WHEN I WAS SO CLOSE TO STOPPING YOU!

Suddenly, the world shattered, Rapture's reality and portals to different worlds and dimensions, and rifts to close. Any signs of Rapture being here were slowly fading away and related itself back.

Alexander slowly fell to the ground, his wounds still unhealed. The corruption in his body caused him to plummet from the sky until Cion dashed towards him and caught him mid-fall.

Joshua: What happened? What did you do to Alexander?

Sonya: He saved us...

Contour: What do you mean? Wait, where is that aggressor?

Alexander, responding meekly: His name was Rapture.

Contour: Tell me what happened! Did I mess up? Did all of us mess up? Take him to the nearets hospitaal

Cion: I'll take him to the hospital in the gem city!

Cion rushed Alexander, his blood still dripping from his hands. As they arrived, they rushed Alexander into the immediate response ward, and Cion hurried back.

Cion: I have news.

Contour: Good or bad?

Sonya: He should be okay with the amount of blood loss I've seen. What's the news?

Joshua: What's the news then, huh?

Cion: He is going to be okay. We got him there on time. 

Cion: We must head up there to wait for his recovery.

Sonya: I'll call in the military helicopters from my coms.

The whistling of blades can be heard from the sky as ropes fall down. Two troops accompanied the leaders and Joshua.

Joshua: Wow, such a view from here. This is unbelievable. I never thought I'd be riding in a helicopter. One day, I was in my city fighting reality killers against reality benders. This whole verse really does have a solid state of fluidity. It is just creativity, and this idea is so grand.

Contour: I have no idea what you're talking about, but it will be okay.

The helicopters arrived at the hospital, and the allies waited outside for Alexander.

Joshua: There you are, you Darned idiot. What the Heck did you do, huh?

Alexander: I'll tell you now.

He explains the whole story.

Joshua: You can summon blue flames, and I'm stuck with a lightning strike. How grand. Gotta train more then?

Sonya: What now?

Contour: We have something to say to your leader. Call him here.

Alexander presses a button on the radio.

From the sky, seven portals appear, and down drop Jacob, Paradox, Terence, Imrage, Chandra, Oscar, and Robert.

Jacob: I believe you called?

Cion: Isn't your team big enough already?!

Jacob: My friend, if only you knew what Dr. Howard was capable of. You'd say we were nothing but a spec compared to him.

Cion: Okay, okay, enough talk. We've decided to join, all of us.

Jacob: That's great! I'm very excited to have you here with us now.

Robert: So, what's your power? You don't do anything?

Contour: Try to hit me.

Robert thrusts forward, but Contour stands still, and it seems to phase through him.

Robert: You can phase through stuff?!

Contour: No dodge, actually.

Chandra: What is your name?

Sonya: It's Sonya, nice to meet you, and another freind, Allie. We will become great friends.

Cion: Everyone, we have planned a march through all our cities. Finally, while in the helicopter, we decided to merge under the banner of three nation. All of us have agreed to lead some part of society but use the gem to help. We now have triage guards to take on the powers granted by it, so they now have basic powers, strength, flight, and summoning. They will be the new protectors of our world while we remain with you. So now, we march through our cities, showing the people our unity!

A helicopter flies to the ends of the city as the new allies ride in a parade float through each city, filled with the lights of night and fireworks to celebrate unity and victory. As this story comes to a close and a new chapter opens, the allies know more is to come. But to enjoy now is crucial to the future. Through each nation, tired of war, degradation, and certain autocracy, now free and united, bullets rang out in the air, corks popped, and fireworks exploded in the town of Cion. In the town of Sonya, massive firing lasers from flying ships were placed into the sky to a certain area. Mortars and cannons fired off into the sky. In the city of the gem, people lined up in masses. They fired lasers into the sky reflected off the gem. From there, they touched the Diplo building, officially uniting the cities under the banner of the United Republics Of Three Nations. The adventure was only beginning for the new recruits. As said before, the time was to enjoy. No more fighting, just peace and bliss once and for all.