The Galactic Knights: Formation

Galactic Knights Rise Arc

Main Theme: Thicker Than Water by Rusty Massive

Arc Opening Theme: Freedom Fighters by Two Steps From Hell

A/N: This is it, the first crossover of the story. This arc introduces many of the major characters and concentrates on the formation of the team. I want to thank everyone who has followed my stories and I hope to do my best in the future for everyone. Anyhow, this arc focuses on the original characters, but do expect the Goku, Ichigo, Naruto, Inuyasha, Natsu, and Luffy to have a part in this arc.

For thousands of years, darkness has covered the universe. Space is filled with this darkness, but within that empty vacuum, blinks numerous stars of light. These stars of light contain precious life, something that deserves to be free and allowed to grow. However, this freedom is on the verge of ending as darkness continues to grow out of control. Yet, a group of men rises together. Though they are from different worlds and have different powers, they stand united with determination and hope. Can this group of men meet the challenge of darkness? Find out as their story begins in 'Chapter 1: Return of the Lionheart'.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to the Dragon Ball Z, Bleach, Naruto, Inuyasha, Fairy Tail, or One Piece.

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"Talking"

'Thoughts'

Chapter 1: Return of the Lionheart

Thirteen Years Ago

A small boy, at the age of ten years, walks across the grassy field watching as numerous butterflies fly pass him. He walks towards a blue lake with a sad expression. It has been five years since that horrible day. A day, he remembers despite being only five at the time. For the past five years, he has spent his time training. He wants to become stronger, but he does not have a reason. The boy hears someone else walk up beside him causing the boy to turn towards the person. The person is an elderly man with white-gray hair, who walks up to him. The man wears a plain white t-shirt and has grey pants. The man's sandals create a squishy sound onto the grass. The boy looks at the man for a few seconds before he turns his head back to the lake.

"Who am I supposed to be?" asked the boy.

The boy looks up towards the sky as the clouds remind him a few familiar people. The clouds resemble his parents, the people who raised him for five years before they died and the people he considers his heroes.

"I've lost everything, Orion," said the boy.

The boy remembers the flames covering his home, the numerous people dying at the hands of unknown creatures that ravage the countryside. His parents stood and fought against the leader, but they died protecting him. He was weak, unable to do anything. He failed them even if he was just a five-year old. He is son of two great warriors.

"What is my purpose?" asked the boy.

Orion looks at the boy, a sad expression on his face. The boy is only ten years old, yet he has already suffered beyond his years. A boy's childhood, lost so long ago. Orion places his hand on the boy's right shoulder.

"Perhaps, the answer is closer than you think Travis," said Orion.

Eight Years Ago

Travis, a fifteen-year old boy, walks towards a machine. Travis hits a button on the machine as the large monitor in front of the young boy turns on. He looks at the monitor as the machine turns on. The moment it does, a large message begins to play alongside a voice.

"My son, if you are listening to this, then it means I am gone from the world of the living," said the voice. "However, I leave you with this message to guide you."

Travis remains quiet as he listens to the voice from the machine. This voice is a reminder from so long ago. Ten years it has been since he heard his father's voice.

"You will face many challenges," said his father. "But, I believe that you will overcome these challenges. You will meet many people. Some will die, some will betray you, and some will become your new family."

Travis clenches his hands as he closes his eyes. Numerous emotions spread through his body. His father, his mother, so many people died.

"One day, you will achieve the ultimate peace," said his father. "I believe in you. I love you, my son. I know you will make me proud."

The monitor stops the message as the screen changes into a menu. Travis takes a few steps back. He continues to replay the message in his mind as he thinks about everything from the past ten years. His father gave him a path; it is up to him to take it.

"Travis, Orion is looking for you!" shouted a voice. "I know this is your father's home, but try not to wander off!"

"I'm coming Lloyd!" exclaimed Travis as he turns back to the machine before looking away.

Three Years Ago

The war has ended, but so much was lost. Travis stares at the large city standing at the highest point of his castle, his balcony. After defeating the shadow monsters and their leaders, Travis thought the universe would enter a time of peace. However, Lloyd, his best friend, turned on him. Lloyd declared war on Travis due to jealousy. Travis gained so much, but Lloyd gained so little. Lloyd's greed for more power led to him splitting the Legendary Warriors into two groups. Lloyd took Theobald, Marybeth, and Kim to his side while Travis managed to hold onto Xavier, Lucia, and Isabella. Now, only he and Lucia remain. Luckily, Lucia agreed to marry him.

"Perhaps, I do have a purpose," said Travis. "Perhaps, my father is right and I will achieve his dream, no our dream, and I will not do it alone."

"Oh Travis," said a female voice. "Come here to our bedroom. I'm really horny."

Travis nods his head as he hears Lucia's voice. He smiles a bit. For once, he is happy in his life. Even though he lost a handful of good friends, at least he still has Lucia on his side.

"Get your ass in this bedroom now!" shouted Lucia from inside the room.

"I'm coming," said Travis as he enters the bedroom.

Present Day

Travis looks at a fortress in front of him. Rain continues to fall upon his face as he notices numerous shadow monsters traveling through the fortress. Travis can only count around a few hundred monsters. There might be around eight to nine hundred shadow monsters. It is not a large number, but the fact there could be more in a nearby area worries Travis. Lightning roars above Travis as the rain begins to pick up.

"The time has come," said Travis.

The young man takes off the coat he is wearing, revealing short spiky black hair, black eyes, gold-plate armor with lion carvings. He also has a moustache and beard, which is quite thick. His gold armor has lost some of its color with numerous green stains on it with multiple scraps. Travis stands up as he grabs the hilts of his two swords. He draws out the two giant weapons as he stares at the fortress.

'Sophie, Merilyn, Jocelin, Latisha, Teresa,' thought Travis. 'My friends, I will save you.'

Travis charges at the fortress as he reaches the walls. He jumps up landing on top of the nearest wall landing in the middle of numerous shadow monsters.

"Hello," said Travis. "So, who dies first?"

The shadow monsters ranging from gorillas, lions, tigers, and panthers turn their attention to Travis as their red eyes glow furiously. A few seconds later, the shadow monsters charge at Travis, as he bypasses them slashing numerous monsters along the way. Travis stops running as the shadow monsters surround him attacking the black-haired man. Travis swings his swords around cutting down five shadow monsters in the process. A shadow lion charges at Travis, but the gold warrior slams his foot into the monster's face crushing its skull. Travis jumps back as two shadow tigers attempt to surround him. Travis raises his swords before swinging them forward sending two energy attacks at the shadow monsters. The attacks cut right through the two tigers killing them instantly. Suddenly, three shadow humans appear in front of Travis. Each of them holds a sword in one hand and a shield in the other.

"Oh, this is unexpected," said Travis. "I thought only animals would have been here."

The three shadow humans charge at Travis as the gold warrior blocks all of their attacks. Travis pushes back sending all three monsters back. A few seconds later, Travis attacks one of the monsters, but it manages to block the attack causing Travis to grumble a bit. Travis jumps back as the other two shadow monsters attempt to cut Travis. The first shadow human rushes at Travis as the two warriors begin to exchange a series of attacks. The second and third shadow humans attack Travis from behind, but the gold warrior blocks their attacks as he kick the first shadow human before jumping into the air.

"Lion's Air Raid!" shouted Travis as he unleashes a volley of energy attacks towards the ground.

The attacks hit the ground causing numerous explosions to occur. Soon, Travis lands on the ground, but to his surprise, one of the shadow humans survived the attack.

"Hmm," said Travis aloud. "You shadow monsters seem to be getting stronger by the day."

The shadow human charges at Travis, but he dodges the attack as his sword cuts the weakened monster's head off. Travis grumbles in annoyance as he jumps over the fortress walls before landing in the middle of the courtyard, where hundreds of shadow monsters stare at him.

"Hmm, perhaps I should have taken a different route," said Travis.

The shadow monsters charge at Travis as he smirks while lifting his swords.

"Be gone, insects!" shouted Travis. "Lion's Outburst!"

Travis sends off a shockwave of energy killing numerous shadow monsters nearby, but the short-range attack misses the far away monsters. Travis uses this confusion to charge forward killing numerous shadow monsters in his way. The shadow panthers charge forward as Travis swings his swords around him cutting the monsters down. Travis unleashes small energy attacks hitting numerous shadow monsters in process, he jumps up before he crashes to the ground unleashes a shockwave sending the shadow monsters crashing. Travis looks up as he searches for the monsters. He turns his attention to the front noticing an open path towards a door. Travis appears at the door almost instantly as he enters the fortress leaving the shadow monsters behind.

The gold warrior takes a deep breath as he hears the shadow monsters ravaging the outside. He knows it is only a matter of time before they find him, but he cannot afford to waste time hiding. Travis takes another deep breathe before moving forward. Soon, he enters the kitchen and decides to take a breather. For now, he must concentrate and find a better location of his comrades. Are they lower in the ground? Are they only a few feet away? Travis closes his eyes searching for any signs of his comrades. However, images of his escape from his homeland with Orion continue to flash through his mind.

Flashback – One Year Ago

Travis travels through his burning mansion as he tries to find the six important documents. These documents hold information on six individuals Travis have had an interest in. Their pasts and abilities provide for an excellent team in the future. However, Travis only searched them just to prepare. He did not expect to gather them anytime soon.

"Hurry up Travis!" shouted Orion as the building begins to crumble while in another room.

"I'm hurrying!" exclaimed Travis as he searches his desk.

Eventually, Travis finds all six document as a smile appears on his face. He has them, now he must leave the place before it is too late. Travis opens a scroll as he places the six documents inside. A few seconds later, a bright light occurs as the documents disappear. Travis rolls up the scroll before putting it in his side pocket. Suddenly, Orion comes crashing through the wall with a red-haired man following through the hole.

"Seriously Wotan, don't you give up?" asked Travis.

"You should be the one giving up," said Wotan as his red-plate armor shines brightly in the flames. "You should simply roll over and surrender. It will make our lives so much easier. Every time we do something, someone in your family stops us. First, it was your grandfather, then your father, now you. This cycle ends now."

Wotan points his katana at Travis charging at the gold warrior. Travis clashes with Wotan sending a powerful shockwave causing the building to collapse. Travis pushes Wotan back as he turns his attention to Orion grabbing the elder man and escaping the burning building. After escaping, Travis checks on Orion, who is still unconscious.

"Wake up old man!" shouted Travis.

"You call him that too," said Wotan as he walks from the burning remains of the building.

Wotan charges at Travis as the gold warrior clashes with the red-haired man. They exchange a series of attacks before Travis overpowers Wotan slamming the red-haired man to the ground.

"Die!" exclaimed Travis as he swings his swords upon Wotan, but suddenly, a glaive blocks Travis' attack.

Travis jumps back to avoid any counters strikes only to see Belenus standing between him and Wotan.

"I've been wondering where you were," said Travis.

"Creating enough wind to spread the fire took a bit of my time," said Belenus, the green-haired man.

Belenus takes off his black coat revealing green-plate armor. Belenus charges as Wotan follows him. The two separate and surround Travis, who raises his swords blocking their attack with tremendous force. Travis grumbles as he pushes his two enemies away. Wotan unleashes a wave of fire as Travis dodges the attack, but Belenus cuts off Travis' retreat. Belenus cuts Travis on the gold warrior's back, but Travis' armor provides enough protection. Travis stumbles forward as a stream of water hits Travis sending the black-haired man soaring backwards as lightning bolts strikes him shortly after. Travis groans in pain as he looks up only to see Icarus and Midas appear in front of him. Icarus wears yellow-plate armor as Midas wears blue-plate armor.

"Well, we have you again," said Icarus as he charges at Travis with yellow sparks around his hands.

Travis jumps up barely avoiding Icarus' lightning attacks as the yellow-haired man strikes the ground. Suddenly, someone appears behind Travis hitting him with an energy attack on the back. Fearghas strikes Travis in the face as the black-haired man raises his two guns at Travis unleashing a volley of attacks. Travis opens his eyes as he unleashes a single energy attack hitting Fearghas in the man's black armor sending Fearghas soaring in a burning building. Travis manages to flip himself as he lands on his feet, but soon Wotan, Midas, Icarus, and Belenus surround Travis as the gold warrior looks around him tightening his grip on his swords. Suddenly, the ground begins to shake as numerous earth spikes shoot up forcing Travis to dodge the attacks. Someone with brown-plate armor appears as smirks at Travis.

"About time you got here Balder," said Wotan.

"Shut up," retorted Balder.

Travis looks at as the five men charge at him. Travis dodges their attacks as he begins to exchange a series of attacks. Balder swings his tonfas at Travis, but Travis blocks them as the gold warrior kicks Belenus into Wotan, while he head-butts Balder. Travis slashes Balder across the chest as he turns around to block Midas' sword. Travis sends a wave of lightning shocking Midas, but soon Icarus absorbs Travis' attack forcing the gold warrior to stop his element. Icarus unleashes a series of attacks, but Travis manages to block every punch and kick. Travis swings his sword clashing with Icarus' metal fist creating a large shockwave. Travis and Icarus stare at each other as Fearghas returns to battle.

"Miss me?" asked Fearghas as he shoots into Travis' back.

The gold warrior grunts in pain as he loses his hold against Icarus. Icarus strikes Travis in the stomach unleashing a wave of lightning in the process. Pain shoots through Travis' body as he tries to remain standing, but Balder appears as he slams his tonfa in to Travis' side sending the gold warrior smashing into a building. Travis grumbles in pain as he slowly stands up. Suddenly, his six enemies appear in front of him.

"You are stronger than us," said Icarus. "But you cannot beat all six of us at the same time."

"Watch me," said Travis in between breaths.

"You arrogant fool," said Fearghas.

The six men charge at Travis, as the gold warrior raises his weapons. Travis begins to exchange a series of attacks against his six opponents as he tries to fend them off. Balder slams his tonfas into Travis' back, but the gold warrior uses the momentum to slam into Icarus sending the yellow-haired man into Midas. Travis regains his balance as he sends an energy shockwave causing the remaining men around him to lose balance. Travis kicks Balder before turning and slashing at Wotan sending the red-haired man away. Travis steps onto Balder as he uses his speed to cut Belenus and then kicking the green-haired man into the returning Icarus sending both men into Midas again. Travis and Fearghas clash as the black-haired man tries to use his space element to strike at Travis, but the gold warrior dodges the attack as he knees Fearghas in the stomach sending the black-haired man stumbling backwards. Travis slashes Fearghas with both swords sending the black-haired man crashing on the ground in pain.

"I've had enough!" shouted Icarus. "Surround him!"

The six men surround Travis as they look at each other before turning their attention back to Lionheart. Travis looks around as he prepares to fight again. Wotan and Belenus charge at Travis as Fearghas creates black portals around the two men. Fearghas creates two more portals in front of him as he aims his guns at them.

"Dodge this," said Fearghas.

Fearghas begins to shoot his guns as the energy attacks appear from the portals around Wotan and Belenus. The energy attacks do not hurt the two men, but Travis has no choice, but to dodge the attacks. Suddenly, Balder erupts from the ground upper cutting Travis causing the gold warrior to spit out blood. Balder returns to the ground as Wotan and Belenus appear in front of Travis. Wotan unleashes a wave of fire as Belenus supports with wind. The powerful attack hits Travis dead on causing a large explosion. Travis lands on the ground in pain as Midas and Icarus appear above him. Midas unleashes a wave of water onto Travis wetting the gold warrior, but lightning sparks appear on Icarus' hands. Icarus smirks as he unleashes the lightning hitting Travis with full power. Travis screams in pain as the earth beneath him weakens trapping half of Travis' body into the ground. The six men appear around Travis with victory grins on their faces.

"Eliminate your officers and then the king becomes defenseless," said Midas.

"Checkmate," said Icarus.

Suddenly, numerous seals appear around the men causing them to turn around. The seals unleash numerous energy attacks hitting them all as Orion appears above Travis.

"You're lucky I woke up," said Orion. "We need to get out now, I sense Pluton arriving."

"F-Fine," said a weak Travis.

Orion slams his hands together as numerous seals appear around him unleashing different elements types forcing the six enemies to keep their distances. In a few seconds, Orion transports himself and Travis away from the danger.

Flashback Ends

Six documents held some of the most important informations for Travis. Information on six people, who could help him defeat this darkness. Sure, he has his officers, but if anything happened to them, then Travis would be fighting alone. Right now, he hopes Orion has gathered as many of those fighters as he could.

"Old man, don't fail me now," said Travis as he takes another breath before concentrating again.

Soon, Travis feels the life force of his generals below him. Now is the time, he will find a way to peace. His father's dream is now his dream. Suddenly, something slams into the kitchen door causing Travis to look up towards it. The shadow monsters must have found his location. Nevertheless, this small break is what Travis needed to regain some of the energy he has lost during his attack on this fortress. A few seconds later, the intercom in the room turns on as Travis' ears peak up.

"So, you finally decided to raid this place," said the familiar voice.

Immediately, Travis knows it is the voice of Pluton. How did he not sense him here?

"Travis, you naïve fool," said Pluton. "Do you really think saving your comrades would make a difference? You know, that is the reason I have not killed them. I want you to have hope, so when the moment comes, I can tear it away from you."

Travis clenches his teeth as he listens to the man's voice.

"However, as of now, you are alone," said Pluton. "You do not stand a chance against me, by yourself. It took you and seven other people to beat me last time. Six of which, are dead. Meanwhile, your wife, Lucia is in my custody. It leaves you alone now. Now, you are probably wondering where your wife is, but why should I tell you. You are a warrior. Find her on your own, if you can."

Travis grinds his hands onto the table in front of him breaking pieces of it. No, he will not lose his composure. Right now, Sophie, Merilyn, Jocelin, Latisha, and Teresa's lives depend on him. He will rescue his generals. Travis grabs the hilts of his swords and draws them out. He will not let Pluton win. He will never surrender!

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A/N: All right, this is the end of chapter one. I decided to go full out. I am happy with this chapter and it is only the first in many more to come. I know Goku, Ichigo, Naruto, Inuyasha, Natsu, and Luffy did not make an appearance in this chapter, but do not worry, they will make an appearance soon. Anyhow, thanks for reading and please review.