And you guys said a tunnel system for the building was ridiculous, well who's laughing now!?
Whisper: Alright we get it we were wrong.
Katie: But what's to say that the Entranced aren't in these tunnels as well?
Not to worry the entrances to these tunnels are filled with traps. Anyone who isn't with me will set them off and won't be able to get in.
Smogmella: You really prepare for these kinds of situations.
You can say that, just one problem… I have no clue where these tunnels end up at.
Jibanyan: WHAT?!
Hey it's been a long time since these were built so sorry if can't remember where they lead! I just know one of these leads to my office.
Katie: So we just have to keep going through these tunnels until we find your office.
Pretty much. Anyways, *Turns to the audience* without further ado, enjoy.
*1 Year Ago*
When Nate had stepped out of the portal, he found himself at the entrance of a large castle. He soon felt movement only to realize that the castle itself was flying over a world nearly covered in lava.
"Where are we?" he asked Dedtime as she approached the castle.
"At our base of operations," she responded as she entered the castle with Nate following, "This is the Red Palace, which originally belonged Rubeus J. But it has long since abandoned since his defeat at the hands of Venoct."
"Oh yeah whatever happened to Rubeus J?" Nate asked curiously.
"No one knows, he's been in hiding. I was hoping to have him join the Entranced as well, but it doesn't seem that will happen," Dedtime answered as they journeyed through the halls of the palace. "But now that he's gone I decided to use this place to prepare for our return."
They stopped at a large door, "And believe me, we have been preparing."
Dame Dedtime opened the door, leading to a courtyard as big as a stadium. In the courtyard were various Entrance Yo-Kai doing vigorous training. Some of them were Entrance that Nate has seen, like the snake-like Snaketrance, which were doing laps in the air, and the humanoid Schemetrance as they were sparring with each other. But there were many other Entrance he didn't recognize at all, such as large hulking brutes and Entrance that had blades replacing their forearms.
"As you can see my Entrance army is improving so that we will not suffer defeat again," Dedtime said as she guided Nate through the courtyard.
"And you got some new ones as well," Nate said nervously as many of them were glaring at him.
"Yes, figured I should expand the variation of the troops," Dedtime responded.
Nate than saw a large shadow overcast him and when he turned around, he stumbled back in surprise at the sight of a large Yo-Kai in a purple robe and black hakama staring at him intensely with green eyes. He stumbled back in shock while also taking notice of the horns on the Yo-Kai's head.
"Ah, Unkeen, good to see you," Dedtime said as Unkeen bowed to her, "Where are the other executives?"
"They'll be coming shortly," Unkeen said before his eyes were on Nate again. Nate stepped back as Unkeen glared at him, "So you're the human who defeated our master all those years ago, I should crush you where you stand."
Nate was shaking with fear at the threat before Dedtime stepped in, "Now now, Unkeen, there will be no need for that, I'll explain everything once the others arrive."
Unkeen continued glaring at Nate, but nodded at Dedtime's words, "As you wish master."
Shortly after, they were joined by four more Wicked Yo-Kai, which Nate guessed were the executives. They each had on clothing similar to Unkeen, but each one was significantly different to the other. One resembled an elderly man whose whole head was covered with hair, with only his red eyes being seen. His hair went down to his back and chest, and on his head were horns as well, but also a single red flame. He also held a black staff in his left hand.
Another one was rather short compared to the rest. Its arms and legs were short as well, it's skin was gray-white, and it's hair went down to their shoulders with two horns protruding through them. It smiled at the sight of Nate, showing it's two buck teeth while staring at him with its red dot-like eyes.
The third executive was taller than the rest of them and much more muscular. He was shirtless, revealing two rhino-like tattoos on his biceps. The horns on his head were short and only had five of them.
The last executive seemed to be the only female of the executives. Her hair was long and silver, covering one of her red eyes. She a single, long, horn coming out of her hair a red flame wisp right beside it.
Once they showed up all of them, along with Unkeen, went down on their knees and bowed down to Dame Dedtime.
"Rise my executives, I got some news for you," she said as they all rose, "As you know our return will be coming soon, and to ensure our victory I had to set out to eliminate the problem that foiled us last time."
When she said that Unkeen once again glared at Nate, which made him freeze in fear before Dedtime continued, "But then I noticed that something has changed, something that we can use. Allow me to introduce you to the newest executive of the Entranced, Nathan Adams."
Dedtime's announcement was not met with praise from the executives, it was met with the opposite actually. Most of them expressed their anger, especially Unkeen, with the only one being calm about it was the one female of the executives.
"Master, you cannot be serious, a mere human cannot join the Entranced!" Unkeen exclaimed.
"I must agree with Unkeen, surely you would not go as low as to recruit a human to join our ranks mistress Dedtime," the elder executive said.
"Unpleasant's right, we should destroy him where he stands," the small one said.
"Untidy will crush small human," the muscular one, now named Untidy, said as he reached over a large hand to Nate, who was frantically backing away.
"Enough!" Dedtime exclaimed, causing them all to stop, "I had a feeling most of you would disagree with this choice, but the hatred that I sense in this boy towards Yo-Kai is strong. Why waste such potential, when we could use it."
"Plus, he's pretty cute for a human" the female executive said with a wink towards Nate, causing him to blush madly, "I say we give him a chance."
"Your a fool Unkaind," Unkeen said with a glare before turning back to Dedtime, "Master surely you understand that despite what you say, he is only human. He cannot be of use to us."
"Perhaps not on his own, but his hatred can be used as power," Nate heard from behind. He turned around and he gasped at who he saw.
"Surprised to see us again boy," another voice said.
Behind him were three Entranced that Nate knew very well, Kin, Gin, and Bronzlow. All three of them dressed very similar and were very elderly in appearance. Of the three of them, Bronzlow was the only one who was male, with his clothing mostly being orange. Kin and Gin were exact twins, Kin wearing mostly red with orange hair and Gin wearing mostly blue with white hair and darker skin.
"Ah, perfect timing you three," Dame Dedtime said, grinning at their arrival before turning to Nate, "Are you ready Nate?"
"Ready for what?" Nate asked.
"In order for you to get the power you seek, we must infuse you with the power of the Entranced," Kin explained.
"Once you have it, you'll be able to harness it as you please," Gin added.
"However this process has never been done on a human, there is a chance it may not work at all," Bronzlow finished.
"But if it does," Dedtime continued, "You'll have the power you need to annihilate the Yo-Kai you despise. Your hatred will fuel your revenge towards them. Are you ready?"
Nate didn't even need a second to think about his decision. He made his choice when he destroyed the watch and came here with Dedtime. There was no turning back now, and Nate was ready for his revenge, "Let's do this."
Dedtime smiled as she nodded to the three Entranced generals. They floated above Nate in a circle. They spun slowly above him as they brought their arms out and began to chant, dark energy forming on their arms. The energy then shot out as they converged in the middle before going straight down to Nate. He grunted in pain as all the energy poured into him. He was forced down to one knee, but he forced himself back up as the process continued.
The Wicked executives watched in interest, seeing how determined the boy was. Unkeen was actually surprised that Nate was able to take in so much energy. Unkaind was watching intently, taking a very big interest in the boy. Unfairy was giddy from the boy's determination, while Untidy and Unpleasant just continued watching with nothing to say.
Dedtime herself was watching very intently, interested to see how this would go. If Nate was able to harness the power of the Entranced than she would gain a powerful new member for her cause. If it didn't work, then she would take out her frustration on Nate and destroy him for being a waste of time. She was hoping for the former outcome.
After another minute, the three siblings stopped chanting and everything had stopped. Nate looked at himself, seeing if there was any change to him but found nothing. And aside from feeling a bit exhausted from the process, he didn't feel different at all, "Did it work?"
"Hmm, perhaps the power needs to be awakened in order for you to use it," Dedtime suggested.
"Awakened how?" Nate asked
"Unfairy, if you please," Dedtime said to the small executive. Unfairy nodded before ramming into Nate at high speeds, knocking him down to the ground a few feet away from where he was standing. "The best way to awaken a hidden power is through combat."
Nate got up only to be knocked down by Unfairy ramming into him again. As Unfairy charged towards Nate to hit him again, he managed to roll out of the way and avoid the attack. Nate than got up and faced Unfairy, who was running towards him again. Nate tried to feel any sort of power inside of him, anything at all. But he felt nothing, and instead felt another hit from Unfairy, knocking the wind out of Nate as he was knocked away again.
Dedtime just looked down at Nate disappointed, "It seems it didn't work, how very disappointing."
"No wait," Nate got out as he got up, barely able to stand, "I know it worked, just wait please."
"This was a waste of time," Unkeen said annoyed, "Master do I have your permission to dispose of him?"
Dedtime waved her hand at him, giving the ok as Unkeen walked towards Nate, who was unable to move. Nate just watched as the Entranced got closer, feeling frustrated. Frustrated that he had a chance to give the Yo-Kai what they deserve but couldn't use it. Frustrated at himself for not being good enough for such a power. Frustrated at the Entranced for getting rid of him when he was useless to them.
"This can't be it," Nate thought to himself as Unkeen stood above him, "I can't just be done here, not until I get my revenge." Nate brought himself up to a knee as Unkeen raised his arm, getting ready to finish off Nate. "I said I would make them pay, and I will!"
Unkeen brought his fist down.
"I WILL DESTROY ALL OF THE YO-KAI!"
Unkeen was caught off guard when Nate stopped his fist down with one hand. Nate was then surrounded by a dark aura before he looked up at Unkeen, a look of anger on his face. Nate than threw his own punch at Unkeen, landing squarely at the Executive's gut, which sent him flying away to the other side of the courtyard.
All the Entranced who had been training were stunned at the show of power by the human, enough to toss Unkeen like a ragdoll. Dedtime was grinning wickedly, seeing that Nate had become what she wanted her to be, "How are you feeling Nate?"
Nate looked at himself, feeling the power that he now had. It was more than he could possibly imagine, and he was thrilled by it. "I feel amazing, who knew I would have this much power," Nate said with a smile.
"Indeed, and I can already tell you can get even stronger, strong enough to get your revenge," Dedtime said, "As we prepare for our invasion we will hone your Entranced powers to new limits. But for now, let me truly welcome you to the Entranced, Nate."
"No, not Nate," he said, "Nate was a pathetic, average kid who's life was always trouble, that's not me anymore."
"Oh so who are you then?" Dedtime asked intrigued.
"I'm the one who will get revenge on the Yo-Kai for all the trouble they have caused me," he said before a smirk grew on his face.
"Call me Keizo."
And Keizo has just been officially born, and now we get to see him grow to the menace he is today.
Whisper: Yes, a menace who became real and took over the studio and now is trying to kill us all!
Yeah he got more powerful than I had expected him to be… and for some reason I like that more.
Jibanyan: Why?
I always liked having overpowered villains. Makes it more satisfying when the heroes finally defeat them.
Katie: He's not wrong.
Right. Anyways, I got to say my favorite part for this chapter was when his powers awakened, brings out the awesomeness within him! Ok, I think this next tile should lead me to my office.
Komasan: Are ya sure?
Yep. 100...well 95 percent sure, nothing's 100 percent. *Lifts tile above and brings his head out*
Smogmella: Is it your office?
Um… no. *Looks at the entranced soldiers looking at him* I'll be honest, I was actually 64 percent sure… and looks like I was wrong. *Quickly goes back down and closes tile as the Entranced try to get in* Let's move on shall we.
Whisper: This is gonna be a while.
*Turns to audience* If you guys enjoyed this chapter please leave a review and stay alert for the next chapter.
Sain'ofu.
