On Caelix's tranquil planet, the air hummed with serenity. Birds chirped, a gentle breeze swept across crystalline lakes, and the distant mountains stood as eternal sentinels. Elyssia and Vados were nearby, tending to their duties while keeping an eye on Caelix's progress. But amidst this calm, a ripple of energy tore through the fabric of the planet's atmosphere—a dark, ominous aura that set everything on edge.
Caelix, meditating in a quiet grove, snapped his eyes open. His senses flared. This energy was foreign yet undeniably powerful, its malevolence laced with a strange allure.
"She's here," Caelix muttered, vanishing from his spot and reappearing moments later near the source of the disturbance.
In the middle of a lush meadow, the entity stood—a swirling mass of shadow and light. As Caelix arrived, it morphed, the chaotic energies coalescing into the form of an alluring woman. Her skin was flawless, her figure impeccable, and her features radiated a beauty that could enthrall even the most stoic of minds. Her eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint, and her smile was sultry.
"Well, well," she purred, her voice a melody of seduction. "The famous Caelix, the last of the first generation. They said you were impressive, but seeing you… I may have underestimated the stories."
Caelix stood firm, his arms crossed, his expression impassive. "You've come a long way to waste your time. Your tricks won't work on me."
She chuckled, sauntering closer. "Oh, you're a tough one. That just makes it more fun."
When Caelix didn't respond, she let out a frustrated sigh, her demeanor shifting. "Fine. If I can't charm you, I'll just have to break you."
Without warning, the entity lunged at Caelix, her movements a blur. Their fists clashed, sending shockwaves rippling through the planet. The force of their battle shattered nearby mountains and churned the sky into a chaotic swirl of colors.
Caelix kept his energy restrained, gauging her strength. She was fast and clever, her attacks unpredictable, but her power fell short of what he had faced before.
"You're holding back," she taunted, her voice laced with irritation. "Afraid you'll lose?"
Caelix smirked. "Not quite. I'm just trying to figure out what you are."
Her response was a barrage of energy blasts, each one crackling with malevolent force. Caelix deflected them effortlessly, his frustration mounting. This wasn't a fight; it was a distraction.
"Enough," Caelix growled, his aura flaring. The ground beneath him cracked as he channeled his power. His golden Frost Demon skin darkened to an obsidian black, his hair shimmered with the rosy hue of Super Saiyan Rosé, and the destructive energy of his Destroyer Ki coiled around him like a living entity. Tapping into True Ultra Instinct, his movements became impossibly fluid and precise.
The transformation was breathtaking—a fusion of elegance and devastation. The entity faltered, her confident smirk replaced by a flicker of unease.
"You wanted to see my strength?" Caelix said, his voice calm but filled with an edge of menace. "Here it is."
In an instant, he was upon her, his attacks overwhelming her defenses. She tried to retaliate, but each strike she threw was effortlessly dodged or countered. Within moments, Caelix had her pinned, his hand glowing with Hakai energy ready to annihilate her.
Caelix hesitated, his instincts urging caution. Instead of finishing her, he summoned bands of energy to bind her movements. "You're not going anywhere until I get answers."
The entity struggled, but her power was no match for Caelix's restraint. Her form shimmered, the attractive façade flickering like a broken hologram.
Moments later, Vados appeared, her serene composure unshaken by the chaos. "Need some help?" she asked, her staff glowing as she added her own bindings, laced with angelic energy.
"She's strong," Caelix said. "But she's hiding something. We'll need to interrogate her."
Vados nodded. "I'll ensure she doesn't escape."
Caelix summoned his communicator and opened a channel to Zeno's palace. The holograms of Zeno and Daishinkan appeared before him.
"Zeno-sama," Caelix began, "we have an intruder. She's powerful, and her energy feels... wrong. I need your assistance."
Zeno's cheerful expression faded into seriousness. "We'll come immediately."
Daishinkan added, "Keep her secured until we arrive. Do not let your guard down, Caelix. Entities like this often have more tricks than they reveal."
As the hologram vanished, Caelix turned to Vados. "What do you think she is?"
Vados studied the bound figure, her expression thoughtful. "She's not of this universe. Her energy is... chaotic, like it doesn't belong to any realm we know. But we'll find out soon enough."
The entity, despite her bindings, smirked. "You'll wish you never crossed paths with me, Caelix. This is only the beginning."
Caelix's eyes narrowed. "We'll see about that."
He stood guard, his power unwavering, as they awaited Zeno's arrival.
Moments after Caelix's call, the skies above his planet shimmered, and the omnipotent presence of Zeno descended. Flanked by the Grand Priest Daishinkan, the King of All stepped forward, his demeanor unusually grim. The normally light-hearted ruler now carried a weight of seriousness that even Caelix found unsettling.
Vados and Elyssia stepped back, bowing deeply, as the two entities approached the bound intruder. The woman's form flickered again, as though her physical manifestation struggled to hold shape under the pressure of the combined divine presences.
Zeno turned his round eyes to Caelix, his voice devoid of its usual childlike glee. "You've done well, Caelix. But now, it's our turn to handle this."
Daishinkan raised a hand, and the bindings around the entity intensified, glowing with layers of angelic and destructive energy. "You will speak," the Grand Priest said, his voice like tempered steel, "or we will ensure you wish you had."
The entity's sultry confidence was gone. Her bound form writhed, the radiant chains tightening with every movement. She glared at Zeno and Daishinkan, but her bravado cracked as the Grand Priest's aura pressed down on her.
"I am from a place you do not understand," she spat, her voice trembling yet defiant. "You call it Universe 0, but that is not its name."
Zeno leaned closer, his expression unreadable. "What is its name, then?"
The woman hesitated, as though the words themselves could bring ruin. "It is Elaris. It is not bound by your rules, your hierarchies, or your balance. It is a realm of pure chaos, where beings exist beyond even your comprehension."
Daishinkan frowned, his gaze sharp. "And why did you come here? What interest does this Elaris have in our multiverse?"
The entity laughed bitterly. "Interest? You're nothing but insects to them. Your universes, your laws, your destruction and creation—they are fleeting amusements. But you, Caelix..." Her eyes darted to him, filled with something between fear and hatred. "You've drawn their attention. Your meddling, your restructuring, your defiance of entropy—it's like a beacon."
The room grew heavier as she continued. "Elaris is no ordinary universe. It is the original universe, the birthplace of all existence. But it is broken, fragmented by forces you cannot fathom. Its inhabitants—if you can even call them that—are not gods. They are primordial beings, raw manifestations of concepts that should never have been given form. They see order as an affront, a perversion of their natural state."
Zeno's eyes narrowed. "And why do they care now?"
"Because you've grown too loud," she hissed. "Your multiverse is stable, unified. Balance has been restored. But to them, balance is an insult. They exist in an eternal state of flux, where nothing stays the same. Your achievements have made you a threat to their very nature."
Daishinkan's voice remained steady, but there was an edge of unease. "If they are so powerful, why send you? Why not act directly?"
The woman smirked, though her confidence seemed forced. "Because even they are limited. The boundaries between their reality and yours are not easily crossed. I am... an emissary, a test. But now that I've failed, they will send others."
Her words hung in the air, the weight of them pressing down on everyone present. Even Zeno seemed momentarily lost in thought.
"What do they want?" Caelix demanded, stepping forward. "What is their goal?"
"They want to unmake you," she said simply. "Your universes, your balance, your existence—it all defies the chaos they embody. They will not stop until everything you've built is reduced to nothingness."
Zeno's small frame seemed to carry the weight of an entire cosmos as he turned to Daishinkan. "Can they be stopped?"
The Grand Priest hesitated—a rarity that sent chills through everyone present. "Perhaps. But if what she says is true, they exist on a plane beyond even us. Our strength may not be enough."
Caelix clenched his fists, his power surging briefly before he controlled it. "Then we prepare. If they come, they'll find that this multiverse is not so easily undone."
The entity laughed, a hollow, chilling sound. "You think you can fight them? You don't even understand what they are."
Daishinkan raised a hand, silencing her with a wave of energy that plunged her into unconsciousness. "We'll extract the rest of the information directly from her essence. For now, we must prepare."
As the room fell silent, Zeno turned to Caelix. "You have done more for this multiverse than anyone, but this... this is beyond any of us. Even me."
Caelix met his gaze, unflinching. "Then we find a way. Whatever it takes."
Daishinkan nodded. "We will need to unite all the destroyers, all the angels, and all the Supreme Kais. This will require strength, cooperation, and perhaps... sacrifices."
Zeno's serious expression softened slightly as he looked at Caelix. "You are the key, Caelix. If anyone can lead us through this, it's you."
The Saiyan destroyer nodded solemnly. "I'll do whatever it takes. But first, we need to ensure the rest of the universes are ready. No more delays."
As Zeno and Daishinkan departed, Caelix stood silently, his gaze fixed on the horizon. For the first time, he felt the true weight of his role—not just as a destroyer, but as the defender of everything that existed.
"I won't let them win," he vowed quietly, his determination burning brighter than ever. "Not while I'm still standing."