The Limbo was enveloped in an almost palpable silence, interrupted only by the echo of the voices of Midoki and Gyndera, the Dragon of Destruction. The encounter between the two marked not only an unexpected reunion, but also the revelation of ancient truths that shaped the universe itself. Gyndera, upon seeing Midoki and recognizing him, expressed surprise, asking forgiveness for calling his master a "poor soul" — a reflection of profound recognition, as if he were standing before the creator himself.
Midoki, not fully understanding the nature of this connection, asked:
- Midoki: "Do you... know me?" The question hung in the air for a moment before Gyndera began to reveal the truth hidden in the depths of time.
- Gyndera: "I know you, my lord." His voice was heavy with gravity. - "You are the origin of all things, the point of convergence between creation and destruction. In the primordial void, when nothing else existed, you gave birth to me, Gyndera, the Dragon of Destruction, and Pyndera, the Dragon of Creation. Together, we shaped the pillars of the universe."
Gyndera's words echoed in the limbo, bringing back long-forgotten memories. Midoki began to remember the events that unfolded when he was still a child, when the Witch's enigmatic words revealed glimpses of what was to come (something that happened out of the readers' view, offscreen). The battle between Pyndera and Gyndera, two imposing dragons born from their own essence, was a cosmic spectacle. Their opposing energies intertwined in destructive and creative dances, forging the universe as they knew it.
- Gyndera: "At the height of this battle," Gyndera continued. - "You realized that chaos would extend for all eternity if balance was not restored. It was then that, in an act of supreme sacrifice, you sealed Pyndera in the limbo of life, making her the force that nourishes all existence, while I was imprisoned in the limbo of death, leading the rotten souls to Hellheim."
Midoki absorbed each word, feeling a deep resonance with the revelations. He was more than a mere being; he was the very essence of cosmic balance.
- Midoki: ""I... created the cycle of life and death? I doubt it, I only believe it when I see it."" - Midoki thought.
Gyndera, recognizing the greatness of Midoki's sacrifice, bowed deeply, a rare reverence from such a powerful entity.
- Gyndera: "You gave form to me and the cosmos, Midoki. And for that, you have my eternal gratitude."
At that moment, Midoki heard distant voices. Elyra, Durin and Throk, his companions, called out desperately to him. They were in danger, facing a Primordial Cyclops that threatened their lives.
- Elyra: "Midoki, please come back! We need you!"
- Durin: "We can't defeat him alone!"
The Cyclops, noticing the three's distraction, seized the opportunity to launch a fatal blow. A devastating attack was about to fall upon them. Throk, seeing his imminent death, remembered the harsh words he had said to Midoki earlier. With tears in his eyes, he cried out:
- Throk: "I'm sorry for what I said before, you are my friend, and a friend wouldn't act like that. That wasn't really 'me'!"
At that moment, a new understanding took hold of Midoki. Gyndera, recognizing her debt, began to merge part of her essence with Midoki's soul. The process was slow but powerful, enveloping them in a burst of energy that reverberated throughout Limbo. With this fusion, Midoki felt the pure power of destruction unite within his soul, granting him the power to manifest both forces in a way he had never been able to before.
Suddenly, everything went silent. Midoki opened his eyes, finding himself back in the realm of the living, but something was different. He felt stronger, more connected to the very fabric of the universe. He had returned with a new ability, a transformation he would call Manifest Mode.
At noon, as Midoki rose, Throk, under the power of Sunrise, reached his peak, transforming into a colossal force. Cyclops, witnessing this transformation, began to retreat, but it was too late. The battle that followed was a symphony of destruction, as Midoki, with his sword imbued with Shinrei's Yoroi, and Throk, in his Solar Form, fought as a single entity. Their attacks were precise, devastating, and together, they subdued Cyclops with the first blow.
Both Throk and Midoki said the following words to Cyclops:
- Throk: "So this is really you?"
- Midoki: "For a being fueled by Chaos, you are weak."
- Cyclops Prime: "Weak are those who depend on friendship and light. I am the darkness that consumes all. You have not defeated me... you have merely delayed the inevitable."
- Throk: "I am like the sun, a light that bathes the world. No shadow can overshadow me."
The landscape surrounding the battlefield was a desolate and devastated landscape. In the center, the Cyclops Primordial, a massive monstrosity with a single eye glowing a deep red, stood like a living wall, its skin a mixture of stone and metal, with fissures of chaotic energy pulsing throughout its body. Its footsteps shook the earth and its breath carried the weight of chaos.
Throk, enveloped in the intense energy of Sunrise, now a radiant figure of solar power, advanced with unwavering determination. The light around him grew in intensity, creating a blinding aura that seemed to rival the sun itself. Beside him, Midoki, in his newly acquired Manifest Mode, was an avatar of pure destruction, a figure of pure strength that made the air around him crackle with power.
- Throk: "You may be a creature born of chaos, but you are about to experience the true strength of the sun!" - Throk, advancing with explosive speed, his glowing form leaving a trail of golden light as he launched himself at the Cyclops.
- Midoki: "Let's end this once and for all," Midoki muttered, his voice echoing with imposing authority as he prepared for battle.
The Primeval Cyclops, with a roar that shook the mountains, raised his colossal arm and threw a devastating punch towards Throk. The impact between the monster's fist and Throk's fist created a shockwave so powerful that trees were torn from their roots and the earth cracked under the pressure. However, Throk did not give in. He concentrated all the solar energy into his body and, with a war cry, retaliated with a blow of pure solar energy that knocked the Cyclops back a few steps.
While Throk held the Cyclops' attention, Midoki made his move. With a swift movement, he disappeared from view, reappearing behind Cyclops in a split second. His sword, wrapped in Shinrei's Yoroi, sliced through the air with a sharp sound as Midoki delivered a diagonal slash, aiming for Cyclops' weak point - his single eye. The cut was precise, imbued with the force of destruction and creation combined, slicing through the fabric of reality around the monster.
Cyclops, sensing the imminent threat, spun his massive body with surprising speed, blocking Midoki's attack with his massive arm. Sparks flew as the blade met the monster's hardened skin, but Midoki's power was unstoppable. A shockwave of destructive energy coursed through Cyclops' body, causing him to scream in agony as cracks began to form in his natural armor.
- Cyclops Primordial: "You... will not... win!" - The monster screamed, its guttural voice reverberating across the battlefield.
Despite Cyclops's resistance, it was clear that he was being outmatched. Throk and Midoki, now in perfect synchrony, attacked without mercy, their movements like a dance of destruction. Throk, using his strength increased by solar power, bombarded Cyclops with blasts of concentrated light that burned the monster's stone skin, while Midoki, with the precision of a surgeon, aimed at the vital points, inflicting cuts that opened deep wounds.
Cyclops, in a last desperate effort, concentrated all his power in a single attack. A sphere of chaotic energy began to form in his hand, growing in size and intensity with each second. It was a mass of pure destruction, a bomb of chaos that could obliterate everything around it.
- Primordial Cyclops: "I... will take you all with me!" - He roared, preparing to launch the sphere against his enemies.
But Midoki and Throk did not hesitate. With an exchanged look, they understood what needed to be done. Throk channeled all of Sunrise's energy, transforming himself into a miniature star, while Midoki summoned the full power of Manifest Mode. Together, they shot toward Cyclops with incredible speed.
- Midoki: "Let's finish this!"
In a split second, the two heroes collided with Cyclops at the exact moment he launched the chaos sphere. The impact was cataclysmic. The resulting explosion lit up the sky, creating a shockwave that swept across the entire area. At the epicenter, Throk and Midoki, protected by their combined auras, focused all of their power in one final blow.
Midoki, with his sword glowing with the energy of Creation and Destruction, pierced Cyclops' eye, piercing his skull with overwhelming force. Throk, at the same time, launched a blast of concentrated solar energy directly into the monster's heart, vaporizing any remaining chaotic energy within him.
Cyclops, with a final scream of despair, was consumed by light and darkness, his massive form disintegrating into thousands of pieces that dissipated into the air.
The battle was finally over, but the repercussions of using Manifest Mode were beginning to take hold of Midoki. He felt a rising rage, a primal anger that threatened to take control of his mind. His vision blurred, and everything around him seemed to distort as the destructive energy within him fought to free itself.
- Durin: "Midoki! You need to calm down!" Durin shouted, seeing the dangerous transformation in his friend.
- Throk: "Midoki, don't let this get the best of you!" Slowly returning to Orc form, he tried to approach, but Midoki's chaotic aura pushed him away.
For a moment, it seemed as if Midoki was about to give in completely to the rage that consumed him. But then, the voices of his companions pierced the fog in his mind. Elyra, Durin and Throk, with words of encouragement and friendship, fought to bring him back to his senses.
- Elyra: "You are not alone, Midoki! We are here with you!"
These words echoed in his mind, making him regain consciousness, Midoki realized the chaos he had caused. The emotional scars of the battle would remain as a constant reminder of the dangers of giving in to uncontrolled power. And, as the group regrouped, aware of the difficulties they would still face, they decided to go to the Kingdom of Lior.
After 5 days, they finally arrived at the majestic Capital of the Kingdom of Lior, a place full of mysteries and challenges. The imposing towers and squares of the city promised new adventures, and the heroes, now more united than ever, prepared to face what destiny had in store for them.
Midoki and his companions' journey continued, and with each step, the fragile balance between creation and destruction, between order and chaos, would be tested in ways they could not yet foresee. Fate, as always, had greater plans for them.