The once vibrant battlefield was now an eerie silence, save for the faint echoes of the chaos that had unfolded. King D lay lifeless, his once imposing frame reduced to a mere shell. The Zodiac energy that had coursed through him now flickered like a dying ember, and the air felt thick with sorrow and the weight of the inevitable. The remnants of the battlefield, scorched and torn, bore witness to the last stand of heroes against an impossible force.
Ashwaln, standing victorious over their fallen comrade, finally spoke, his voice like a cold wind that swept over the shattered earth.
Ashwaln (grinning darkly):
"This is the end. The Entics have won. Vanik was weak, and now... I will finish what he failed to start."
The words fell heavy in the air, but they were met with defiance.
Wu-Ji, battered but unbroken, stood tall despite the weight of grief that threatened to crush him. Dave, Rat, and Monkey gathered their strength, their eyes locked onto the looming figure of Ashwaln. There was no fear—only a shared resolve to fight for what remained of their world.
Wu-Ji (breathing heavily):
"You may have killed King D... but you haven't broken us. We still stand, and we'll fight to the end."
Ashwaln (chuckling):
"Your resistance is futile, but I admire your resolve. It's too bad, really. You could have served me, but now, you'll only serve as fuel for the fire of my power."
In the blink of an eye, Ashwaln surged forward, his form blurring with speed, but before he could strike, a sharp, decisive voice broke through the tension.
Gok (gritting his teeth, stepping forward):
"Not today, Ashwaln. This is where it ends."
The Infinity Blade gleamed in the dying light, and with a roar, Gok swung it with every ounce of power left in him. The clash of their blades sent a shockwave through the ground, cracking the earth beneath them.
For a moment, it seemed as though the battle might continue on forever. But as the fight raged on, it became clear to all that the world could not bear much more. Gok, Wu-Ji, Dave, Rat, and Monkey—each of them gave everything they had, pushing beyond their limits, knowing that victory was unlikely. The pain, the loss, the countless battles—it all had to mean something.
Then, in a moment of clarity, Wu-Ji made a choice.
Wu-Ji (quietly, to himself):
"This is it. For all of us. For everything we fought for."
With a final, desperate cry, Wu-Ji unlocked the last vestiges of his power. A brilliant golden light erupted from his body, engulfing the battlefield. Time seemed to stand still as his Zodiac energy exploded outward in a blinding surge of light.
Ashwaln shrieked in pain as the overwhelming force washed over him, his body unable to withstand the tide of pure energy.
But in that final moment, the last of Wu-Ji's strength flickered. His body began to collapse, his energy consumed by the very power he had unleashed. Dave, realizing what was happening, rushed forward, but it was too late.
As the light began to fade and the dust settled, there was nothing left but the wreckage of the battlefield. Ashwaln, defeated but not destroyed, vanished into the rift, retreating to wherever he had come from. The saviors, though victorious, were forever changed. They stood together, their faces solemn, knowing that this victory had come at an unthinkable cost.
Dave (voice trembling):
"Wu-Ji... why?"
Rat (softly, looking to the sky):
"He knew. He always knew."
Monkey (shaking his head):
"He gave everything. All of us did."
There was a long, heavy silence before Gok stepped forward, his voice low and filled with respect.
Gok:
"This is the end of a long journey. But it's not the end of our story. What we've done here today will be remembered. The world will carry on, and though we've lost much, there is still hope."
Dave:
"So those two guys are gone huh.. that ashwaln guy was hella strong not gonna lie
Gok (placing a hand on Dave's shoulder):
"We all have our paths. And though some of us may fall, others rise. Wu-Ji's sacrifice wasn't in vain. I carry his legacy, and I will make sure the world he protected continues on."
As the sun began to set, casting a golden glow across the horizon, the remaining heroes stood together in silence, mourning their losses but also standing as the last line of defense for their world. The battle was over, but the story was far from finished. For those left behind, there would be new journeys, new challenges, and new paths to walk.
But for now, they would honor those who had fallen, and in their hearts, they would carry the spirit of those who had given everything for the future.
And so, the tale of the saviors came to its close, but their legacy would live on forever.
MADMAN - Part 4: End