*Just several minutes after the end of Arc 1*
(Sai, still very damaged from his fight with [b]Terranova[/b], is sitting at the edge of [b]Paladuras[/b], reflecting in his mind on his quest hunting down [b]Terranova[/b], and finally getting his retribution, but also questions himself on his parents' demise, and how he apparently rules [b]Saitranovia[/b] in the near future. Sparkly blue winds flow, hitting his hair, and causing his eyes and cheek platings to sparkle.)
[b]Saitonia:[/b] *sighs* Aino....I hope you're doing well. Does she even remember what she did while under [b]Terranova[/b]'s mind control?
*He looks far off in the distance and sees a distinct watercraft, followed by airships. They all bear the same colors schemes; light blue, dark blue, silver, and tan. On the watercraft, even from so far, he can see a flag with a symbol of a large, muscular figure wielding a unique spear. Sai's first thoughts are that they don't seem friendly, so he stands up, but is also limp from the pain from his previously brutal fight.*
[b]Saitonia:[/b] Are they next? They better not be coming for me.
*He turns around and just starts limping while also taking quick peeks behind him. Things take a turn for the worst when the airships land right in front of him, then the watercraft lands right at the shoreline as Sai turns around. Around 20 soldiers in partially heavy armored outfits bearing the same colors as the vehicles exit from the airships. Another unique thing about their outfits is a long white sash hanging from both sides of their hips. Armed with thick, armored spears with a glowing blue tint, they draw these spears and point them at Sai. One solder activates a communication device on his left forearm and says "We've found this "[b]Saitonia[/b]" my Gladiatorial King."
[b]Saitonia:[/b] ( Gladiatorial? [b]Vaisallon[/b]?! How do they know who I am?)
*The watercraft opens up, as 2 twin figures step out first, this "Gladiatorial King" emerges next. A fairly large man, light olive skin with a dark blue tint. Standing at 6'7, gray-streaked, long, azure-blue hair, golden eyes, and a medium, smooth beard of the same blue, which is super odd considering that facial hair is extremely rare on [b]Terranovians[/b], so he's for sure a rarity. His outfit colors are the same as the vehicles. A long, armored, fantasy-like sleeveless jacket, with a sleeveless shirt made of unique, glossy fiber underneath, revealing intensely, glowing blue veins on both arms. He has a thick glove assisted by a gauntlet on his right hand and forearm, while his left is only a glove that slightly reaches his forearm. His bottoms consist of silver, baggy, utility pants, and long, silver and azure-blue boots with darker blue -blam!- peering in front of his knees.*
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[b][u]*New cliche-[b]a[/b]ss opening theme plays*[/u][/b]
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*This Gladiatorial King is a household name for the entire planet--one of the most prominent, pivotal figures in modern [b]Terranoviatia[/b]. His name is [b]Roman Deiphamos[/b]. He steps down from the watercraft and approaches a little closer to Sai, who's only response is to get into a fighting stance, but he's too depleted of energy to unleash an [b]Enygma[/b] form.*
[b]Roman:[/b] So you're Saitonia, Ruler of [b]Saitranovia[/b]. Looks like you've just put an end to [b]Terranova[b].
[b]Saitonia:[/b] Tch...yeah...I did.
[b]Roman:[/b] Weird. The timeline said you defeated [b]Terranova[/b], then became ruler, not defeated him while ruling. You've emerged -blam!- scathed. You've left 1000s [b]Saitranovia[/b] without a ruler, and now, even if I cause a time paradox, I'll leave 2020s [b]Saitranovia[/b] without a ruler. *a blue aura forms around him*
[b]Saitonia:[/b] That time has long passed, besides, I'm not ruler, and I don't plan to be. We're in the present now.
[b]Roman:[/b] YOUR time has long passed. From keen observations with your little speech, our present is your future. Which means...you're technically in the wrong timeline. *slowly walking towards Sai* Now, I'll finish what a divine like [b]Terranova[/b] failed to do. My soldiers, stand down, time to leave [b]Saitranovia[/b] without a ruler once more.
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[[b]FIGHT SEQUENCE][/b]
*Sai's drastically weakened, but doesn't bother waiting for Roman to attack, so he teleports straight at him, simple energy blade in his left hand, and swings, only to be countered by quick and powerful punches to the gut, then an energy-assisted punch that sends Sai back. He quickly recovers and sees Roman suddenly teleporting in Sai's face, so he quickly reacts by flipping away, making the Gladiatorial King lunge at him and send several strikes that are evaded. Sai counters with a side kick to his face, but since he's so weak, it doesn't do a thing to Roman. The Gladiatorial King follows up by grabbing Sai's right leg, aggressively pulling him towards him, then hits him with a brutal clothesline that sends Sai down. The soldiers cheer.*
[b]Roman:[/b] *pacing around Sai* The reaction I wanted to hear. Come on, ruler! Where's the willpower?! You've slain a divine with a scaling of what? Octillion? That's a lot to us, but that's nothing in the divine hierarchy.
*Sai performs a quick handstand before launching a double, energy-assisted kick onto Roman's face, taking him mid-air. Sai then gets a quick spinning kick onto his mouth, then goes for another attack before Roman sets off a small explosion around his body to ward off Sai.*
[b]Roman:[/b] *lightly wipes the left side of his mouth, getting this faint blue and gold-tinted bl[b]oo[/b]d on his hands* See that? That was [b]Vaisallon[/b] bl[b]oo[/b]d you spilled.
[b]Saitonia:[/b] Do I care? It's all the same.
*A blue beam swiftly passes through Sai. Roman then appears with an energy punch right onto him. Sai quickly guards himself with a barrier, but it gets easily destroyed. The punch from Roman causing a shockwave, lightly blowing Sai back. Sai has almost no time to react as another blue beam passes through his stomach, then Roman teleports in with a devastating blow to his stomach, causing it to flash purple from within, and causing Sai's bl[b]oo[/b]d to lightly spew from his mouth. While Sai is defenseless, Roman goes all out on him, with punches fueled by his energy.*
*On the watercraft, a distinct group, all male, consisting of twins, a more "noble, elder figure", and a brute watches on. The noble figure adds, "I don't like where this is going. What Roman doesn't know is that not only that Saitonia he is decimating is not the current ruler, that's not the Saitonia he's looking for." The brute replies with "Ohh, you've sent [b]Enierion[/b] to spy on 2026." One of the twins add "It'd be better for King Roman-", getting cut off by the other twin, -blam!- "GLADIATORIAL King Roman.", which makes the previous twin continue with "Yes I know, Gladiatorial King Roman, to kill this Saitonia so he doesn't become this "diabolical ruler" as [b]Enierion[/b] says."
*Roman attempts to end the barrage with a haymaker, only for Sai to teleport out of the way, and reappear with an energy blast down onto him, pushing him back only several feet. Roman punches the ground in frustration, as a circle of blue energy surrounds himself and Sai. Sai feels a projectile coming his way, and indeed it is as a dagger made from Roman's energy shoots right at Sai, but he's quick enough to evade it, but unfortunately, Sai fails to notice that a blue beam has passed through him, as just a split second later, he's met with a savage, ruinous punch from Roman, right hand fueled up by flurries of energy. The punch causes a massive shockwave that cracks the ground as Sai is sent flying, landing close to the ocean. Sai struggles to get up, but he eventually makes it, only to his knees. As he leans up, oblivious to what's around him, a final blue beam passes through Sai's chest, as Roman reappears, floating above the water, his energy swirling intensely around him as he shifts into a torpedo. Sai is able to snap out of it, but it's too late. Roman cuts right through Sai with his ultimate attack, slashing up his chest and more bl[b]oo[/b]d flies out of Sai's mouth, sending him right back to the setup of the [b]Vaisallon[/b] fleet.*
[b][u][FIGHT SEQUENCE OVER][/u][/b]
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*Sai has been defeated by the Gladiatorial King, only because Sai was drastically weak. He lies there, unmoved. Roman summons a unique spear, a spear that stands out from the spears the soldiers wield, and he holds it above Sai. A pack of wild, armored dogs assisted him in the attempted execution of Sai.*
[b]Roman:[/b] And in a flash, [b]Saitranovia[/b] is once again, without a ruler.
*The noble figure steps out and calls: "Roman, don't!"*
[b]Roman:[/b] *turning towards the noble figure* Grandmaster [b]Riuno[/b], what?
*[b]Grandmaster Riuno[/b] is quite a small figure. He wears a fantasy-themed, light gray and azure-blue, hooded robe with some areas made of glossy material. A mask only covering his nose and mouth, but it's revealed that he has dark blue eyes. Dark gray pants and short, slender boots. Despite being much older, he still has a young appearance just by his voice and eyes alone.*
[b]Grandmaster Riuno:[/b] Saitonia is not a part of your quest.
[b]Roman:[/b] What do you mean? He's the ruler! It's better to kill him here and now so he doesn't become that tyrant in 2026. I could care less if I cause a time paradox.
[b]Grandmaster Riuno:[/b] I understand, dear Gladiatorial King. Looking at the future, there's already several individuals who want to put the blade through his heart, but not to sound so typical, the divines see him as a chosen one.
[b]Roman:[/b] How would you know?
[b][i]*Continuing Below*[/i][/b]
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Continued Below: [b]Grandmaster Riuno:[/b] I'm sensing that the divines have put the fate of [b]Saitranovia[/b], let alone [b]Terranoviatia[/b], in the hands of this one. You can be your own worst enemy. In the most crucial situations, the one who can put a stop to you is yourself, whether that's figuratively or literally. Besides, if you do cause a time paradox and kill him here, do you know how many alternate universes will form, if they haven't already? We're lucky enough that they're not accessible, but already have access to one, and that's because it's confirmed unsealed. If it's sealed, it'll be impossible for other universes, other realities, to form wormholes as pathways towards each other. And also with all that, killing him would cause another version, whether it's a past or future version, to emerge, so it'll be tiresome killing the same specific person over and over again. [b]Roman:[/b] This time travel stuff is so convoluted. So basically, if I kill this Saitonia here, that's apparently not supposed to happen according to the timeline, but will form alternate universes, which if left to linger, will cause pathways to merge with other universes, and cause our universe or reality to become unstable? Especially if someone or something from different realities come to this one? [b]Grandmaster Riuno:[/b] Absolutely, Gladiatorial King. And also, when we came here to [b]Saitranovia[/b], what did you promise? [b]Roman:[/b] I promised to get revenge on [b]Saitranovia[/b], and finally win over them. [b]Grandmaster Riuno:[/b] You'll let this one get in your way? [b]Roman:[/b] He's the ruler, right? [b]Grandmaster Riuno:[/b] No. [b]Grigon Liomage[/b] is. [b]Roman:[/b] What? [b]Liomage[/b]? That famous businessman from the 80s? [b]Grandmaster Riuno:[/b] Yes. We received the news while you were pummeling this Saitonia. You still want to exact revenge? *Roman de-summons his spear and stands there, for a good 5 seconds before making a decision.* [b]Roman:[/b] I'm sticking with my revenge on [b]Saitranovia[/b]. Be aware, if he steps in the way, I will kill him. [b]Grandmaster Riuno:[/b] I won't stop you, Gladiatorial King. We'll set up base somewhere outside the districts. *walking back to the watercraft* [b]Roman:[/b] I'm putting [b]Saitranovia[/b] on notice. I'll make sure they all know the [b]Vaisallon[/b] Regions is back. *Roman also walks towards the watercraft, as he commands his soldiers to depart. Sai moves his right arm, sort of struggling to sit up, but he makes it to his knees. As he looks up, he sees the watercraft and the airships all taking off.* [b]Saitonia:[/b] Get..back...here. *seeing the vehicles exit the area, leaving only silence* Damnit. I'm coming for you...Roman. __________________________________________ (Night falls. While the whole mainland is partying to celebrate [b]Terranova[/b]'s death. Sai arrives to see his safehouse untouched, with nothing out of the ordinary, except Aino, dozed off on the couch, head hanging off. An unfinished, orange drink on a stand. Sai sneakily walks towards her.) [b]Saitonia:[/b] *very quietly* Aino... *Sai still steps a bit closer, but Aino suddenly awakes and lifts her head up, vision obscured due to her messy hair. She sees Sai, trying to get a good look at him.* [b]Saitonia:[/b] It's me, sis. *She drops her head down in shame. Sai kneels down and checks up on her.* [b]Saitonia:[/b] It's fine. It's the real me, not some past or future version. [b]Ainotias:[/b] I can't believe I let him use me. Damn tyrant... [b]Saitonia:[/b] Aino...[b]Terranova[/b], he's dead, done for, eliminated, and I'm sure the other divines could care less. Cruel but true. *faint chuckle* Luckily there's only one version of the divines, so there won't be a past or future version of [b]Terranova[/b] raising anymore chaos. [b]Ainotias:[/b] I could barely remember what I've done while under his control...and I don't even want to... *Sai notices Aino's eyes getting teary. He gradually places his left hand on her right cheek.* [b]Saitonia:[/b] Sister, no need to cry about it. Our parents are proud of us...not just me. [b]Ainotias:[/b] That is a nice way to put it. I guess a utopia rises for not only [b]Saitranovia[/b], but the planet itself-- what everyone's been seeking. *smiles for a split second before a concerned expression forms* That utopia won't last long. [b]Saitonia:[/b] Don't know either. (Should I tell her about the [b]Vaisallon[/b] government? Screw it!) Just earlier, I was attacked by this [b]Vaisallon[/b] King named Roman. [b]Ainotias:[/b] *suddenly glaring at Sai* What? [b]Saitonia:[/b] Yeah. I was too weakened to even give him a fight after ending [b]Terranova[/b]. Nearly killed me, but an older, wiser figure stepped in, saying it's not supposed to happen and that other versions of me will emerge until I become ruler. Also it would "cause alternate universes to form" and if left to linger, they'll create pathways, basically wormholes, that'll merge with other universes slash realities, and I'm guessing destabilizing all of them. [b]Ainotias:[/b] You? Ruler? That's far from your style. There's something about us, as in [b]Terranovians[/b], trying to understand the concepts of eternalism and time travel and realities; a jumbo clusterf[b]u[/b]ck of intricacies. As for that Roman... [b]Saitonia:[/b] He apparently wants revenge on [b]Saitranovia[/b] from losing a war 7 to 8 years ago. If I get my hands on him, it's not for the entire mainland of [b]Saitranovia[/b]. [b]Ainotias:[/b] You were always the vengeful one, even for petty vengeance. __________________________________________ (Next morning, Sai visits Cat and Kav at their safehouse. He knocks, and Cat answers, a wide grin on her face.) [b]Cathera:[/b] Hello, Tyrantslayer. [b]Saitonia:[/b] The flattery, Cat. *Sai proceeds into the living room as Cat closes the door. He's met with Kav, sitting on a couch, joined by a new face, but he could definitely tell that it's an earthling, a basic human being. A Caucasian woman, hazel eyes with blonde-streaked, dark brown long hair. A small, unzipped, carmine-red, hooded jacket over a black shirt with the logo of possibly some band. Slim, military green pants and navy blue sneakers. She says "I'm gonna have to get used to those knocking sounds. Sounds like sci-fi lasers hitting metal."* [b]Saitonia:[/b] *to the new girl* Another new face? [b]Kavita:[/b] Yep Sai. *to the new girl* Alexa, that's an unsung hero right there. [b]Alexa:[/b] *waving to Sai* Hi, purple-eyed guy. Almost thought you were a woman. [b]Saitonia:[/b] *scoffs* Saitonia. And I'm a twin of a younger sister. [b]Alexa:[/b] Alexa. Alexa Hawthorne. Last name? [b]Saitonia:[/b] I don't have one. [b]Alexa:[/b] Really?! *Sai nodding* [b]Kavita:[/b] Alexa's pretty new here. She came from a teleportation circle..*hesitantly* very early, set up on Earth. Yes, she's an earthling. [b]Alexa:[/b] *nodding her head* Mhm and those teleporty plates are so dizzying. Anyways, I'm from California, Santa Monica specifically. *pulling out her phone as she looks shocked* Oh my god, yes you are really 2 days ahead! [b]Cathera:[/b] *giggles* [b]Alexa:[/b] *putting her phone away* You know about California? Or any other U.S. state? [b]Saitonia:[/b] You love lavish, rich lifestyles and beaches. [b]Alexa:[/b] Yeah that's the stereotype. Most rich people I've encountered are just entitled [b]a[/b]ssholes. I go to the beach every several months or so. [b]Kavita:[/b] I start to realize we are kinda the same, minus the fact that most [b]Terranovians[/b] are just superhumanoids with sh[b]i[/b]tload amounts of superpowers. [b]Cathera:[/b] Well that's true. Alexa, you can come by a mansion we managed to gain ownership of in [b]Venturos[/b], show you around the mainland. [b]Alexa:[/b] *eyes light up* A mansion? Wow, sure! [b]Kavita:[/b] Not your typical mansion. *stands up* So, wanna fly, or ride with me? [b]Alexa:[/b] I'm scared of heights, so I'll just ride with you, [b]Kavita[/b]. [b]Kavita:[/b] Let's go! *The 4 leave and head off to the mansion.* __________________________________________ (At the mansion. While Cat is showing Alexa the pool outside, Sai and Kav are in the living room, joined by Van, Anna, Kyo, and even Rose herself.) [b]Vandren:[/b] This your first time here, [b]Emeliss[/b]? [b]Rose:[/b] Yeahhh. *looking around the mansion* Not as big, but still quite spacious. [b]Saitonia:[/b] I wonder where [b]Sakiro[/b] is. [b]Kyokia:[/b] She's been a bit too close to that [b]Shiani[/b] lately, so imagine something a bit freaky. She's making [b]Tenerus[/b] jealous up there. [b]Saitonia:[/b] They were a teacher-student relationship. Show respect for our fallen one, Sir Effeminate. [b]Kyokia:[/b] *light, but nervous chuckle* [b]Vandren:[/b] You seen the news lately? That [b]Vaisallon[/b] King has returned with a sight of revenge upon our government. [b]Kyokia:[/b] Tommy, they're [b]Vaisallon[/b]; they're born ferocious warriors who can't take a loss. [b]Saitonia:[/b] [b]Vaisallon[/b] King? I was attacked by him yesterday. Apparently he thought I was the ruler, and he wanted to prevent me from "ruling in the 2020s", only for me to be spared by his "grandmaster". Reasons are that it wouldn't align with what's supposed to happen, and that it's an interference with his true goal; revenge on [b]Saitranovia's[/b] government. [b]Kavita:[/b] For some reason, I still can't believe that you become ruler, Sai. [b]Saitonia:[/b] Exactly. It's just...not within me. *A mysterious man has snuck past Cat and Alexa, and into the mansion. He's makes his presence known by calling out: "Kavi, sister! It's been a while. Everyone in the living room turns to this voice, while Kav gives him a scowl.* [b]Kavita:[/b] You son of a b[b]i[/b]tch... __________________________________________ [b][u]END:[/u][/b] [spoiler][b]Erased....[/b][/spoiler]