This story takes place after the events of the Grand Celesta Galaxy on the planet of Faram Obieus. So, the members of Ixal Fleet, Princess Katra will be part of the story as will the other members of Faram Dite. It'll be a multi-chapter story and I hope you'll all enjoy it XD. Please review!
Entrance Exam
Everything he saw was new to him. A young Faram boy kept staring at all the new sights. His scarlet hair with a long black streak down the left side and midnight eyes made him stand out. The right quarter of his face was dyed a light red. The boy had never gone outside his small village let alone to the big city.
He could hear the people of the capital's small whispers as they glanced at and away from him. The boy carried a giant sword, almost larger than him, on his back. Weapons this large and none laser types were pretty rare nowadays. Another feature that made him stand out was...
"Hey, one horn!" A large armoured Faram man, the examiner, holding a clipboard-like device walked up to the boy. All the people who signed up for the Warrior's Entrance exam stood in a line. Out of the hundreds present, of course he was called upon.
"What's your name, hometown and reason for being here!?"
After swallowing he answered with a loud voice, "I'm called Xenon Kors from Sephitos. I'm here to become a Warrior!"
Small giggles rose from the group. The examiner pointed at my sword, "With that rusty old blade?" He snorted.
All the other examinees started to laugh out loud. Xenon was unfazed by this however.
"Judging a blade's sharpness before it's out of its hilt, what are you, children?"
"What?" The examiner glared.
"Advanced technology doesn't always mean a better weapon." Xenon stated.
"You've got guts, kid. But that isn't always a good thing... NEXT!"
After going through each person, the examiner walked back to the front handed the clipboard to an alien. Xenon immediately recognized who he was, Bitway Ozlock. He was that crazy guy who had tried to destroy Faram Obieus and take over the entire universe.
"I heard he now works alongside Queen Lalaya, but I didn't think it was true...!" The examinee next to Xenon gasped to another.
"Is he in charge of the exam?"
"Greetings, those desiring to become a Warrior of Faram. As you may know, I am Bitway Ozlock and I am privileged to be overlooking your exams." Ozlock glanced down at the clipboard, "I will call out some names, if you are called... please leave this place immediately."
"What!?" Gasps and murmurs filled the area.
"Hmf, already afraid of dropping out? Lost confidence over such small announcement." The pale skinned alien chuckled and started to read out a long list of names.
"Huh!? Why do I have to leave!?" Someone cried out.
"This makes no sense!" Another screamed.
But ignoring all this, Ozlock calmly continued to read off the names. It was then Xenon heard his name called out.
Why would he start calling dropping people so soon? Xenon thought, there shouldn't be enough information to decide who isn't fit to become a soldier... Could it be that...?
Xenon walked away from his spot and started to walk towards the exit. As he neared the gate one of the guards whispered, "To think they let you pass, one-horn..."
Xenon grinned, that guard's words confirmed his theory. The names Ozlock are calling, no, he's probably calling everyone's name, passed this exam only if they listen to his instructions.
"The strength to admit one's fate..." Xenon mumbled to himself as he continued outside the gates.
After some time, the guards shut the gate and less than half of the examinees remained. This time a different alien, an Ixal like Ozlock, stepped forward.
After getting everyone's attention he spoke, "I am called Ishigashi Gorham. I am in charge of your place to stay while you prepare for the real exam tomorrow. There were much too many candidates for our regular exams so we had this preliminary test to cut some out; seems to have succeeded."
"Um... Ishigashi-san...?" Someone called out raising their arm up, "What is the test tomorrow?"
Ishigashi smiled, "I am unable to respond to that. It's for you to find out tomorrow."
"Ugh..."
"Any other questions?" After a quick wait, Ishigashi continued, "You're room numbers are chosen, so please take your turn and collect your room key. Please take this time to rest."
Xenon couldn't sleep. The snoring of his roommate kept him up. Despite sharing a room, Xenon avoided any conversation with him.
The boy quietly got out of his bed and decided to walk outside for a bit to get some fresh air. It was then the boy remembered he was in the capital. Doing his best to hide his excitement the boy jogged through the large courtyard before him. He looked up at the stars as they glistened in the sky.
"They still look the same here." Xenon smiled.
"Are you one of the examinees?"
Xenon turned towards the direction of the voice and was face to face with a girl. "Aaahh!?" He screamed in surprise but the girl quickly covered his mouth.
"Shh... Minel will hear..." She whispered.
Xenon's eyes widened when he realized who this girl was, "L-Lalaya-sama...!?"
Lalaya smiled and proudly put her hands on her hips, "Yes, it is I, Queen of Faram Obieus, Lalaya Obieus."
"Hmm... you're shorter than you appeared on TV." Xenon mumbled carelessly, "I mean...!"
Lalaya giggled, "Small words as such don't bother me. So, what is your name, examinee?"
"I-I'm Xenon Kors." Xenon tensed up.
"Xenon... I've remembered that. I want to do my best to remember everyone I meet. As the queen." Lalaya smiled. She then noticed Xenon was missing a horn, "It's all bandaged up, what happened?"
"...!?" Xenon put his hands over his missing horn and blushed, "I was... careless and tried to fight a Doruuga alone..."
"Haha, really!?" Lalaya laughed, "You're so stupid."
"Hey! Don't laugh!" Xenon growled.
"Lalaya-sama! There you are!" Minel yelled.
"Sorry Xenon. I have to run." Lalaya stood up and started to jog away, "Good luck on your test tomorrow!" She added before disappearing.
"Lalaya-sama!?" Minel ran after her.
Xenon stared at the direction the queen had ran off to. "Lalaya Obieus... I actually just talked to the Queen!" He gasped. "Wow..."
"Good morning to you all, hope you rested well." Ozlock grinned from the balcony on the wall. The examinees were inside an arena surrounded by walls.
He was only answered by a couple of tired groans and grunts. As soon as they awoke, everyone was forced to run for half an hour straight. They were tired, thirsty and hungry.
"We will begin the exam now." Ozlock threw black rings into the air and the rings flew down, wrapping itself around each of the examinee's left wrist.
Xenon looked down at the bracelet, the number 1 appeared on it. "What...?"
"The number inscribed is the order you'll take the exam. We'll have 5 of you participate at once. Numbers 1-5 please step forward."
Though nearly out of breath, Xenon staggered onto his feet and walked up along with 4 other examinees.
"The others may rest for a bit longer then start running once more." Ozlock chuckled as he led the 5 inside a dome.
5 doors stood before them.
"Your opponents will be inside the room, please enter. If you can get them to admit your strength, you pass." Ozlock explained simply, "Though it won't be that easy."
Exchanging glances with the other examinees, Xenon entered the first door.
A dark long hallway seemed to continued forever. Xenon walked and walked. Eventually he saw a light meaning he was nearly out.
The red haired boy rubbed his eyes from the bright light. His eyes focused and he saw that a large yellow skinned man was standing in the center of the room.
"Gahahaha, you, kid, are my opponent? I am disappointed, as disappointed as seeing a rock unshattered after being tackled."
Xenon knew who this man was. He was a member of the Shitennou, Barga Zaks. He was his opponent!? Xenon never heard of Shitennou members helping with the exams. The entire system of this exam was unlike any others before.
Xenon brought his hand onto his sword's handle and pulled it out of its hilt.
"A non-laser sword. Rare, as rare as watching a flower's first bloom." Barga laughed his uncomprehendable metaphor. "Let's how well you can fight..." The large man took out a small bell from his pocket, "Try to take this from me in 30 minutes."
"A bell...?"
"You can use anything, do anything. Now, Begin!"
Xenon tightened his grip around his sword and started to charge at Barga. The boy swung his sword down onto his opponent, but it was easily caught.
"Easy, as easy as plucking petals of a lily!" Barga cackled as he threw Xenon across the room.
The one-horned boy was still exhausted from his previous run and his stomach demanded food. Staggering to his feet, the boy held his weapon out in front of him. This Faram was much more bulkier and powerful than the others. He can't just charge aimlessly and hope for victory.
Anything I could use...? Xenon looked around the room to see if there was anything useable. Nothing really was in the room though.
Xenon used all the strength he had and threw his sword towards Barga.
Barga casually step sided it, "What are you trying to do now...!?"
The boy was already right in front of the Shitennou. He kicked at his opponent's legs causing Barga to lose footing. Xenon quickly went for the bell tied to Barga's belt.
"Clever... but not yet...!" Barga regained his footing and swiftly stepped away from the boy without getting the bell taken.
The large Shitennou put his hand around Xenon's sword handle, "But losing your weapon to your enemy is a very amateur mista... Huh?" Barga stopped when he realized he couldn't lift the sword from the ground. He pulled and pulled, however, the weapon did not budge. "What's with this sword!?"
Xenon charged towards Barga once again, "I'm going to become Faram's Soldier!" He tackled Barga with all his might. The large man staggered back, but the attack wasn't strong enough and Barga brought his large fist down onto the boy.
Xenon instinctively tried to guard the blow with his arms, putting them out in front of him. A soft light enveloped the Faram boy and deflected Barga away.
"Huh!? What!?" The large Faram gasped.
Xenon was also blown back, unable to stay awake any longer, the Faram boy blacked out.
Ozlock was watching each of the tests through the monitors. He noticed the events of Xenon's battle and grinned, "We've found the one..."
Xenon awakes to find out he was selected to become a new member of the Shitennou. He is introduced to the rest of the members and participates in his first mission along with his "mentor". Shitennou next episode: First Mission.