Trial
Vondrel, James, Noah, Timmy and Sam all journeyed to the 'Auta' for their trial.
"Here we are" Vondrel said
"What's this, it doesn't look like something an underground can be built-in " Sam exclaimed
"Let's go in first, you will see for yourself " Vondrel replied
They all went close to the door, as if planned, the door opened wide on its own. Vondrel moved forward while the others hesitated.
Seeing their hesitancy...
"Common guys you don't want to be left behind," He urged
They all went in, as the last of them went past the door, it closed after them. The others followed vondrel in, carefully inspecting their environment but they couldn't find the underground.
The arch that Vondrel and his friends entered was nothing like the grim, shadowy passage they expected. Instead, it looked more like the entrance to a high-end, well-appointed office. The stone structure was meticulously polished, with a smooth, glossy finish that reflected the soft, ambient lighting installed along its edges.
The walls of the arch were lined with sleek, modern wood paneling, their rich mahogany tones adding warmth and elegance to the space. The floor beneath their feet was covered in plush, deep blue carpeting that muffled their footsteps, making the area feel more like a professional workspace than an entryway to an underground training facility.
Strategically placed along the walls were framed pieces of modern art—abstract designs in muted tones that added a touch of sophistication. Recessed lighting was skillfully arranged to create a calming, well-lit environment, the light fixtures themselves sleek and unobtrusive.
A glass reception desk stood at the far end of the arch, minimalistic yet stylish, with a small arrangement of fresh flowers adding a touch of life and color. Behind the desk, a wall-mounted display screen scrolled through schedules and information, much like an office directory. The overall atmosphere was one of quiet efficiency and professionalism, belying the intense training that was hidden just beyond this deceptively serene entrance. There was nothing at the center of the arch.
Vondrel sighed as he observed the expressions of his friends. He then moved to the center and stared silently at them.
Seeing him standing at the center of the arch and staring at them with an expression that says. 'common guys what are you still staring at.'. They walked towards him and silently gathered at the center of the room, saying nothing.
'Clang'
Suddenly they all heard a clanging sound
"Brace yourself " Vondrel said
Immediately the ground they stood on sunk in and began spiraling downward with speed. They all screamed loudly but Vondrrl was a able to hold himself due to him having experienced such before.
'Clique'
A clique was heard and...
'Blergh '
They all puke out their food particles on the floor.
An angry voiced jolted them out of their nauseau.
"Eww....can't you kids keeps your stuffs in, instead of ruining the floor with your smelly guts" Stelio bellowed angrily.
They all stared at him with an awkward expression.
Ignoring their stares, he suppressed his anger and said.
"Miss Abby isn't around, so I'll be taking you kids your lessons for now but first, you make sure this place becomes clean and smell nice"
"Can you at least show us the way to the rest room" Noah said irritatively
"Vondrel there will do that " Stelio answered uncaring and walked away.
"Follow me" Vondrel said while glaring at Stelio
After 30 minutes the place was smelling nice and sparkling ✨
"Now you all should step into that room and your test to determine if you are worthy or you're just a trash will begin" Stelio's voice was heard
A wall not too far from them moved and revealed a door that led to the room, they all prepared to step in.
"Remember, once you are in...there is no coming out unless you are knocked out or you win which is unlikely" Stelio mockingly said
They all stepped in with looks of determination, ignoring his taunts. As they step through the door, it immediately closed after them.
Inside the said room, they all met five combat robots waiting for them with different weapons, making them wear looks of terror.
The room was dimly lit, casting eerie shadows across the walls. As the team stepped inside, they were confronted by five imposing combat robots, each designed for a different style of destruction.
The first robot stood at the front, its sleek, humanoid frame gleaming with a metallic sheen. In its hands, it wielded two crimson blades, their edges glowing faintly with a deadly energy. The blades moved in a blur, reflecting the robot's speed and precision, ready to slice through anything in its path.
Beside it, a second robot loomed larger, its massive form designed for brute force. In its powerful grip, it held a massive hammer, the head of which crackled with electricity. This robot was built for sheer impact, every swing of the hammer capable of shattering defenses.
The third robot, more compact and heavily armored, held a large shield. The shield bore scorch marks and dents, evidence of its use in countless battles. This robot was a guardian, designed to protect and counter, ready to block any attack and retaliate with calculated precision.
To the side, a slender, agile robot held a whip in one hand, the whip coiled like a serpent. It flicked the whip with a snap, the tip moving faster than the eye could follow, designed to ensnare or strike from a distance.
Finally, the fifth robot stood unarmed, yet its fists were clenched tightly, glowing faintly with a powerful energy. Its design was simple yet terrifying, relying solely on its fists for combat, each strike packed with bone-crushing force. It was a machine of raw power, ready to pummel anything that dared to challenge it.
"First i'll be testing your cooperation level if you guys will be formidable with each other, so good luck. " Stelio voice echoed in the room.
*Counting down in 3.2.1* a robotic voice said
Immediately the five robots charged at them and within a minute they were all down and groaning out in pain.
"Haha...so you guys are these weak together, how do you want to cope alone" Stelio laughed out loud
"Can we go again?" Vondrel asked while gritting his teeth
"Sure you can get beating as much as you want, it's not everytime I get to watch someone get beating" Stelio replied
And then the fight continued...
Vondrrl slashed at the robot running toward him out of anger the robot countered with its own slash glowing red the slashes clashed and cancelled out each other. Then next an hammer came swinging downward, missing him by an air breath. A loud blasting sound reverberated as the hammer struck the ground and both Vondrrl and Sam who was by his side was blasted apart backward.
'Flare'
A fire flared and a laser of fire went straight and engulfed the robot with the hammer , a large shield cut through the air with force, heading straight at Noah who sent the fire laser. Before the shield could hit him, a golden light flashed and the shield was stopped dead on its track.
"Hmm..." James groaned but still held the shield with his numb hands, golden flames were crawling on his body like a life snake.
He tightened his grip on the shield and ran forward with speed.
"I will not be trashed around by ordinary robot's " he shouted. He then swung the shield back to where it came from.
'Swoosh '
The shield moved with speed and hit the robot hard while sending it flying.
'Bang '
The robot crashed on the barrier surrounding the room. The fire laser stopped and revealed a black robot with no damage done on it.
"Ahh why must they be this hard to deal with? " Noah complained
'Poof' '
A torrent of water crashed on the blackened robot and pushed it back.
With a swirling motion the robot with a sword jumped in and stopped the torrent from pushing it's comrade further.
A whip snap forward straight at Timmy who was pushing the sword robot back a little, but it suddenly stopped dead on its track.
"It's time we end this" a voice resounded by Timmy's side as a hand grabbed the whip firmly. With a strong pull, Vondrel pulled the robot with the whip. The robot was pulled toward bright who formed his hand into a fist and sent it straight at the incoming robot.
'Bang'
The fist connected with the robot but the robot wasn't sent flying instead it was held by wind conjured by Sam.
"You're going no where" Sam said as he condensed his wind into a blade and swung it on the robot, the attack hit the robot.
Immediately more attacks crashed on the robot. Fire balls, boiling water balls, large slashes, constant wind attack, and finally a fist hit the robot squarely on its chest and sparks was sent every where before the robot crumbled.
The crystal in its chest fell on the floor signifying that it was defeated.
Heavy panting was heard from a certain someone.
"Guys i don't think i can continue any further , i....." Sam said and fainted. He has been holding the robot with his hands and constantly attacking it while not letting go, all the attacks that converged on the robot generated a shockwave that engulfed him. He gritted his teeth without letting go.
"Wow...i wasn't expecting you guys to defeat one of my trainees this easily, but unfortunately for you, one of your men is down. Let's see how you defeat the rest. " Stelio said
"Easy? Was that even suppose to be called easy? " Timmy asked with an annoyed look
"I'll advised you to ignore his words" Noah answered
'Swoosh' 'Bang'
A large shield crashed on James and sent him flying, not even giving him a chance to relax. He crashed on the barrier and spat out blood.
"Fuck that hurts" he groaned
A robot suddenly appeared near the others and swung it's hammer at the unconscious Sam. Before it could go downward a crossed sword stopped it. Vondrel knee buckled and bent due to the force behind the attack.
A red line of slash went straight for Vondrel, a fire laser stopped the red line and cancelled it before moving forward aiming at the sword robot. The shield robot moved and went straight at Noah but before it could hit him a wave of water stopped it from hitting its target.
'Bang'
A fist collided with Timmy and sent him flying, a robot with a large fist stood where Timmy was previously standing with its fist stretched forward. It immediately turned around at Vondrel who was winning in the battle of strength against the hammered robot.
It went straight at Vondrel but before he could reach there it was sent flying to the side, it swirled mid air and landed safely, it stared at James and immediately charged at him instead, getting close enough, it swung its fist at him.
A golden fiery spear appeared and intercepted the robot, it swung it's fist straight at the spear and destroyed it. The spear blasted apart and immediately an inscribed words spread all over the robots and it covered it's whole arms and immediately, the inscribed words self destruct.
The robot's arm was blasted to smirthreen, James fell down because he was drained. Vondrel who was winning find himself growing weak before being pushed down again.
He swirled around and kicked the hammered robot on its leg which made it staggered, he tried standing up but his legs gave in and he fell. Before he could raise his head to block the Incoming blow, he was sent flying and passed out.
Timmy couldn't join the fight because his ribs were fractured beyond compare, he could only watch his friends being taken out before he passed out too.