The Galactic Knights: Formation

The Origins Arc

A/N: The knights and guards return to Travis' hidden base. They decide to rest for the moment, while Travis tries to locate his remaining friends. However, issues continue to grow within the group as Orion tries to strengthen the bonds among the knights and guards. Will everyone learn to work together, or will the group fall before the battle even starts? Find out in 'Chapter 11: Impossible Team.'

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 11: Impossible Team

Lynton, Wilfred, and Kent leave the medical ward with numerous bandages on their bodies. By their sides are their respective wives, Jocelin, Latisha, and Teresa. The past twenty-four hours has been long, but so far, their journey away from prison is far better than the past year. The last year of captivity is something they would rather not talk about, but they will never forget. They will never forget being away from their friends and their wives. Soon, the six people enter a large room, with numerous others already inside the room.

"First, we will start with the recent events," said Orion as he lies down paper with information. "The shadow monsters have been on the move. Pluton has attempted to take the Crystal of Powers, but his forces have failed to take anything. Luckily, our new comrades, Naruto, Luffy, Goku, Ichigo, Natsu, and Inuyasha have stopped the shadow monsters on their respective homelands."

"I'm surprised," said Austin under his breath.

"What was that?" asked Natsu as he prepares to punch Austin, but Orion shouts out stopping the group.

"Enough!" exclaimed Orion.

Travis remains silent as he listens to the others bicker. Soon, he turns his attention to Chloe, who seems to be in deep thought.

"Chloe," said Travis catching everyone's attention. "You are the only person left alive during the shadow monster's rise over three thousand years ago. Is there anything you can tell us about them?"

Chloe looks at Travis before she notices everyone is looking at her. She wants to tell Travis about that awful day, but she is not sure if she is ready.

"We should concentrate on saving your comrades first, should you not?" stated Chloe causing Travis to return his attention to everyone else.

"Fine," said Travis. "But, it might be important in the future."

Chloe looks around the table and considers her great-grandson's words. Perhaps, it will be wise, but first, she needs to make sure they understand. Before they can do anything, they must first act like a team.

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After Orion gives everyone the recent update on the battle against the shadow monsters, Orion takes Travis, Goku, Ichigo, Naruto, Inuyasha, Natsu, and Luffy outside to the training ground. He has trained most of these people in the past few months, but it is time to get them to work together.

"All right, I know none of you have been a good team with each other," said Orion. "I admit, it is partially my fault. I thought all of you would work will together at the start. However, your battle against the giant cyborg did show the possible result of working as a team. This is what I want from you guys. Work as a team."

"Orion is right," added Travis. "We have never worked as a team before. Furthermore, we need to start practicing as a team. We need to start understanding each other."

"I'm captain!" shouted Luffy.

"No!" exclaimed everyone as Orion sighs.

Orion watches as Travis attempts to instruct the others, but Luffy and Natsu fight against Travis stating they do not take orders from him. Travis tries explaining he is not giving orders. Goku tries to help Travis, but everyone ignores him causing even Goku to become frustrated. Luffy states he is hungry, but everyone ignores him causing the rubber pirate to pout.

"Will you shut up?" asked Ichigo to Inuyasha.

"Hell with you!" exclaimed Inuyasha.

"I thought we are supposed to talk here!" shouted Naruto.

"This is just wonderful," said a voice catching their attention.

Everyone turns to see Tonis and the Elite Guards smirking.

"None of you are acting like a team," said Helena. "Pathetic."

"Hey!" shouted the knights as Orion face palms.

Around ten minutes later, the knights decide to practice. The begin to spar with each other, but every so often they would accidentally hit each other only to start fighting each other in disorder. Travis accidently kicks Naruto causing the shinobi to punch Travis. Ichigo swings his sword nearly hitting Natsu as the dragon slayer emits flames from his hands, hitting Goku. Soon, the seven men forsake training and begin to fight seriously as Orion steps into the fray stopping the men from causing further damage.

"This is pathetic!" exclaimed Orion. "All of you need to stop fighting amongst yourselves and start acting like a team!"

"See, even Lord Orion agrees with me!" exclaimed Helena as the knights turn towards Helena.

A few seconds later, the knights decide they had enough for the day before they decide to do other things. Orion sighs at the situation. This is turning more troublesome than it should have. At the current moment, this is a group of people with similar goals to stop an evil power, but no organization.

"You guys are trying to fight together, but that will never happen," said a voice.

Everyone turns towards Chloe, who arrives on the scene. She looks around the area noticing the tension between the people in front of her.

"What's that supposed to mean?" asked Natsu.

"You need to do more than learn how to fight together," said Chloe. "You have to understand each other. You were lucky in your previous fights, but Orion told me you lost against Pluton. You should have been able to overcome him. Everyone should use this time to rest and think of the words I just said. This also applies to the Elite Guards."

The guards remain in shock at Chloe's words, but they do not say anything. Soon, everybody begins to head his or her separate ways. After the knights and guards leave, Chloe turns to Orion giving him a glare.

"What?" asked Orion.

"You need to help him," said Chloe. "I know you want him to do deal with everything, but he has never healed from his encounter with Lloyd. Lucia has done her best by giving her love to him, but perhaps, he needs a father figure."

"I'm not his father," replied Orion.

"And I am not asking you to be," said Chloe. "I might have watched over Travis, but you were there the whole time. He knows you more than I."

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Luffy walks through the hallways as he sniffs the air around him. A grand smell of food enters his nostrils as his stomach begins to growl. He walks towards the source of the food as numerous images enter his mind. He cannot wait to eat something. Just as Luffy turns the corner of the hallway, he comes across four familiar people walking towards him. Huan, Austin, Bernard, and Sarah walk towards Luffy before stopping in front of him. Huan, Austin, and Bernard turn towards Sarah, who ushers the men forward.

"Where are you heading?" asked Austin.

"Food," replied Luffy getting a bit impatient.

"Great, there goes our dinner," said Huan.

"Huan!" scolded Sarah. "Listen, Luffy, we want to go with you."

"Sure, we can eat together like nakama!" exclaimed Luffy catching the four people off guard with the word 'nakama.'

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Natsu looks around the courtyard as he tries to remember the location of the water fountain. He wants to sit down and concentrate on improving his Eternano Technique, but he would prefer to do so without interruption. Now, usually this goes against his wild side, but right now, he needs to concentrate on becoming stronger. As the pink-haired mage takes a few more steps forward, he comes across four familiar figures as Conan, Sean, Eliot, and Wu approach Natsu.

"Why are we here again?" asked Sean.

"Just calm down," said Conan as he turns to Natsu. "What are you doing here?"

"I'm going to train," replied Natsu.

"All right, you don't mind if we join you?" asked Conan.

"No," replied Natsu.

Conan follows Natsu as Wu pushes Sean and Eliot forward. Soon, the five men begin to meditate, as they remain quiet in each other's presence.

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Inuyasha grumbles as he releases a sigh of frustration. This day has been a horrible day. In fact, there has not been a good day at all since arriving to aid Travis. However, he did promise to help and the fact that his friend's lives will be in danger if he does not help only gives him a reason to stay. A few seconds later, Inuyasha's ears pick up a noise causing him to turns around only to notice four people approach him. Edgardo, Akiko, Lavender, and Minoru walk towards Inuyasha.

"Go on Edgardo," said Minoru as Lavender pushes Edgardo.

Edgardo walks up to Inuyasha as he stares into the eyes of the half-demon. Edgardo and Inuyasha remain motionless as their eyes do the speaking.

"You have demon blood," said Edgardo.

"So?" inquired Inuyasha. "I don't care what you think of demons. The fact is, we have to fight together even if we don't like each other."

Edgardo grumbles a bit, as he walks to Inuyasha's side extending his hand towards the half-demon.

"All right," said Edgardo. "Let's try to be a team."

Inuyasha nods his head as he shakes Edgardo's hand.

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Naruto sits down as he meditates. He hears the numerous waterfalls giving him a calm demeanor. He listens as the water splashes into the rocks below as he takes a few deep breaths. He gathers chakra through his body as he merges his and Kurama's chakras. He keeps the two chakras even as he feels Kurama.

'Kit, you have some visitors,' said Kurama causing Naruto to open his eyes.

Mira runs towards Naruto hugging the blonde shinobi, breaking him out of his thoughts. Naruto tries to push the woman away, but she retains her strong grip.

"Perhaps, we got on the wrong foot," said Mira as she rubs her d-cup breasts on Naruto. The blonde shinobi shivers a bit, but he finally manages to push her away.

Meanwhile, Yuuki, Garrett, and Eveline catch up to Mira as Yuuki nods his head side-to-side.

"Mira, shouldn't you keep your hormones in check?" asked Yuuki as Mira glares at him.

"I'm surprised you would even touch that thing," said Garrett causing Naruto to glare at him.

Eveline slaps Garrett's head telling him to behave as Mira extends her hand to Naruto.

"Let's train together," said Mira. "And become friends."

"Yeah, I'll be happy to," replied Naruto.

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Ichigo sits down in the library. Normally, he would not even enter the library, but today is one of those days. It could have been worse, but for now, he would rather relax. Ichigo takes a deep breath while closing his eyes. A few seconds later, he hears footsteps of a group of people. He opens his eyes only to come across Horace, Momoka, Anna, and Tecumseh.

"Well, being lazy, are we?" questioned Horace. "It only shows how weak you are."

"Listen, I don't care what you think," said Ichigo as he stands up to the larger man. "Right now, I would rather find a way to beat the shadow monsters than each other."

Anna and Tecumseh look at each other before nodding. Momoka smiles as she pat Horace's back.

"Master Horace, you need to let it go," said Momoka. "We are a team now."

"I do not listen to little men," said Horace.

"Fine, I'll show you I big I can be!" exclaimed Ichigo. "I guarantee you I will help defeat the shadow monsters."

"Fine, prove it," said Horace.

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Goku sighs as he flies to the higher ground. He stops on top of a building, sitting down as he enjoys the wonderful view. He knows everyone in the team is doing this to protect family and friends, but at the current moment, nobody is organized. Goku looks up noticing the clouds pass by the area. A few seconds later, he hears noises as four people appear on top of the building. Tonis and Helena land on the roof as Helena drops Leopold and Rolando onto the ground.

"Hey, careful," said Leopold.

"Learn to fly," replied Helena as Tonis walks towards Goku.

"You are much calmer than the others," said Tonis.

"We have to work together," said Goku.

"Yet, it seems like you are not fond of it," said Tonis.

"I prefer to fight with my own power," replied Goku. "However, I know teamwork is important."

Tonis remains silent as he looks at the clouds as well. He might as well start working with these men.

"Fine, let's team up," said Tonis. "Nothing I say will change Lady Chloe's mind."

Goku smiles as he senses the good in Tonis. This is one step closer to winning against the shadow monsters.

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Travis walks into his room with his commanders and generals following him. This day did not go as he thought it would. Right now, nobody is working as a team, but he hopes to change that. He sits down as Lynton, Wilfred, Kent, Sophie, Merilyn, Jocelin, Latisha, and Teresa talk elsewhere. Travis sits on his bed as he closes his eyes. He begins to recall Chloe's words from before. She knew of Lloyd. Then, she knows the difficulties it was fighting against him. The hurt it caused after the man he trusted the most betrayed him. Soon, Travis remembers the final battle with Lloyd. This battle shook both of them to their very core.

Flashback

So many people have died in this battle. So many people gave their lives in the battle of justice and law. Two people stare at each other. One man wears gold-plated armor with lion carvings. The other man wears black-plated armor with wolf carvings. Lightning crackles above them as anyone can notice heavy rain pouring down. However, the amount of heat produced on the ground evaporates any water. Volcanoes erupt as lava comes gushing down mountainsides. Numerous cracks in the earth continue to grow as the planet begins to shake every few minutes. The nearby ocean begins to form heavy waves as the city erupts in flames.

"We've been fighting for a while," said Lloyd, his black eyes and yellow pupils stare towards his opponent. "Look what our fight has brought. Our armies continue to fight, yet here we are continuously fighting. Look, where your ideal of justice has brought us. Your foolish officers thought they could interfere. Now, you will watch everyone you care about die."

Travis stares at his once best friend and sworn brother. They have been through so much together, but now, it seems like none of that is important. He has to continue fighting. He has to end the life of Lloyd.

"So, after fifteen years of friendship," said Travis to himself before speaking louder. "Then, I have no choice. So many of our comrades already died in this fight. I refuse to lose any more friends."

Travis rotates his arms as he takes off loose pieces of his armor. Lloyd wipes blood from his mouth as Travis enters a battle stance. Travis feels a bit a pain in his abdomen, which was from an attack by Lloyd. Travis clenches the hilts of his sword as he charges at Lloyd. Lloyd tightens his hold on his spears as he rushes forward. In a few seconds, the two warriors collide creating a powerful shockwave destroying anything within a one-mile radius. The force of the impact sends the two fighters backwards for a moment before they regain their footing. A few seconds later, Travis and Lloyd clash again exchanging blow-to-blow. Lloyd attempts to use his longer range to pierce Travis, but the gold warrior continues to break through the attacks trying to hit Lloyd with his swords only for the dark warrior to dodge. Lloyd sidesteps Travis' attack before charging towards the gold warrior slamming into Travis, sending the gold warrior across the battlefield before stopping at the edge of a raging volcano. Lloyd follows Travis slamming his spear into Travis' skin. Luckily, for Travis, he managed to put a barrier to stop the spear from piercing him, but the tip still draws out blood. The force of the impact sends Travis crashing into the lava as Lloyd follows the gold warrior. Soon, the two men begin to battle underneath the lava causing the molten rock to splash across the mountainside.

Soon, the two warriors exit the lava, as Travis kicks Lloyd towards the sky only to follow him. Eventually, the two warriors reach the sky, where lightning constantly strikes while the rain falls heavily. Lloyd regains his footing as he charges at Travis as the two fighters clash again, creating another powerful shockwave reaching two miles. A few seconds later, Travis and Lloyd begin to exchange a series of attacks unleashing one powerful blow after another. Travis jumps back as energy emits from his swords. He swings both swords forward, with increasing speed, unleashing a volley of energy attacks. However, Lloyd swings his spears three-hundred sixty degrees, successfully blocking each attack. Suddenly, Travis appears in front of Lloyd slashing the dark warrior across the chest before kicking Lloyd towards the ocean.

Lloyd hits the water as he dives deeper in the ocean. Travis follows him as Lloyd gathers energy into his spears. He unleashes waves of energy attacks forcing Travis to dodge them. As lightning crackles above them, it brightens the sea below, revealing giant sea creatures three times the size of blue whales. Hundreds fill the sea below, but none approaches the two warriors, for they too feel the power emitting from the fighters. Travis clashes with Lloyd sending the dark warrior backwards, but Lloyd regains his composure as he unleashes a wave of energy, hitting Travis in the front. In a second, Lloyd appears in front of Travis thrusting his spear into the gold warrior's stomach while sending the gold warrior soaring towards the surface.

Once Travis exits the water, Lloyd appears above him slamming the gold warrior back to the earthly ground creating a massive crater upon impact. Travis rises himself as Lloyd approaches him, but with quick thinking, Travis sidesteps Lloyd's ground cracking strike allowing the gold warrior to counter with a blast of his own. He sends Lloyd crashing into the newly formed walls of earth creating another crater.

"This is a never-ending battle," said Lloyd. "You will never win. Even if you defeat me, which you will not, can justice truly prevail? Is there such a thing as justice? Only law exists! Without law, there will be no order. Without law, nobody will know what is right and what is wrong."

"And how would you determine what's right and wrong?" asked Travis as he tries to stand up. "Law is simply set of rules meant to keep order. However, without a sense of justice, how would you determine the rules of law?"

"Then answer me this," said Lloyd. "How would you determine the meaning of justice? How do you know what you are doing is right? Perhaps, it is wrong. Perhaps, you are the villain of your own ideal."

"My ideal is simply something for others to follow," said Travis. "It is their choice. I do not enforce it; I simply give them the option. I do not act like a king, who rules over others. I act like a friend, who allows others to give their opinions. Only together, do we determine the actions of justice. One person does not determine the meaning of an ideal. It is a group effort, something you lack. You refuse to work with others. You ideal of law cannot be created by one person!"

"You would trust others with your ideal?" inquired Lloyd. "Are you a fool? Look what happened when we trusted others! We were betrayed! We were tossed aside! When you give power to others, they turn against you to take it all! If only one person holds the power, then his ideal is secured! I would ensure our universe is peaceful through the laws that I make!"

"Then you will strip people of their freedom!" said Travis. "You will take away their right to choose. Their right to have their own dreams! Their rights to live! I cannot allow that!"

Travis charges forward, as does Lloyd. Soon, the two warriors clash again creating another shockwave. Soon, they begin to exchange a series of attacks, with each blow becoming stronger than before. The two fighters continue their onslaught as Travis slashes Lloyd across the chest creating a chunk of blood to splatter across the field. Travis charges into Lloyd creating a powerful shockwave sending Lloyd backwards. The dark warrior regains his composure as he sidesteps Travis' next attack before unleashing an energy beam into Travis' chest causing severe burn marks. Travis lands on the ground as Lloyd appears above him. The dark warrior attempts thrust his spear into Travis' chest, but the gold warrior kicks Lloyd's legs causing him to fall to the ground as Travis appears above him.

"You were my brother!" exclaimed Travis as he swings his swords towards Lloyd. "You and I had the same goals! We wanted a universe of peace!"

"You were never my brother!" shouted Lloyd as he dodges the attack before kicking Travis in the stomach. "You and I were never related by blood! Our family is not the same! Our dreams were never the same! Our goals were never the same! Stop living in a dream world! Wake up to reality!"

Travis lands on the ground as Lloyd charges again, but the gold warrior slams his swords to the ground creating a wave of energy, hitting Lloyd. Travis appears behind Lloyd grabbing the dark warrior in a full nelson hold.

"Even now, you refuse to kill me, pathetic!" exclaimed Lloyd as he begins to power out of the hold. "If you really want to go down this road, I will show you the consequences of your actions, starting with the woman you love!"

Travis' eyes widen as he looks around the area. Suddenly, he realizes they are in the same place from before. He notices his officers on the ground bloody from their attempt to help Travis fight Lloyd. His eyes come across Lucia, her black hair covered in blood, cuts covering her once smooth skin. Lucia turns her attention to the fight, her body barely moving due to her wounds. Her eyes connect with Travis' eyes.

Lloyd slams his head into Travis' face causing the gold warrior to release him. Lloyd charges forward, as he prepares to kill Lucia. However, Travis regains his composure, rushing to stop his former brother. Lloyd appears above Lucia, who tries to move only to fail, but Travis steps between them blocking Lloyd's attack.

"You have to make a choice!" shouted Lloyd as he continues to gather energy. "Your sworn brother or the woman you love!"

Travis continues to fight against Lloyd, but he can feel himself slipping. If he cannot stop Lloyd, then Lucia will die.

"Make a choice!" shouted Lloyd. "Then you will understand there is no sense of justice!"

Travis looks back, noticing the wounded and tired Lucia trying to move, but her body failing her. He closes his eyes before turning his head forward. He has to make a choice, the love of a brother or the love of a woman. Soon, he opens his eyes staring into the eyes of the man he trusted with his life. The man who took the lives of Xavier and Isabella, the man who led Marybeth, Theobald, and Kim to their deaths, the man who nearly killed Leon, Damion, Lynton, Wilfred, Kent, Sophie, Merilyn, Jocelin, Latisha, and Teresa. He refuses to Lucia. He refuses to leave this universe in the hands of Lloyd. Travis shouts as he out powers Lloyd knocking the dark warrior's spears upwards as Travis' left sword pierces the man's abdomen from one side to the other. Travis unleashes a powerful energy blast ripping apart Lloyd's innards. Lloyd smiles at Travis as he feels his life slipping away.

"Now, you will know justice, does not exist," said Lloyd. "My body might die, but you have not seen the last of me. I will return. I will accomplish my goal. No matter what happens. Pluton, Thanatos, Jason, Orion, all these men are fools who used darkness and light, but were never chosen. You and I are different…thus, it will be us standing alone. You are true light…I am true darkness. The final battle of light and darkness…will be between you and me. It is inevitable."

As Lloyd dies, tears run down Travis' cheeks. He lands on his knees as he feels the battle around him end. So much has been lost, for what, for two men to end their grudge. Suddenly, Travis feels two arms around him.

"You did what you had to do," said Lucia, her body shaking with pain.

"I know," replied Travis.

Flashback Ends

Travis returns to the present as he notices his friends talking with each other. He looks down to his hands as he remembers Lloyd's words. Justice, it is an ideal he has not fought for in three years. How ironic, he ended becoming the very thing he fought against in Lloyd. He became a ruler; he lost the meaning of equality. Perhaps, he must return to his roots. Goku, Ichigo, Naruto, Inuyasha, Natsu, and Luffy are equals, not servants. Soon, Travis begins to think of Lynton's explaining about a certain sector of the galaxy. It is a possible location of Lucia, Leon, and Damion. A few seconds later, Chloe enters the room, as she approaches Travis. She sits down on the bed.

"Have you found them?" asked Chloe.

"No," replied Travis.

"Do you have a special link to Lucia?" asked Chloe.

"I do, but I cannot seem to activate it," said Travis. "I can feel her alive, but I cannot find her."

"You can find her," said Chloe. "She is your wife. Use that Lionheart intuition."

Travis closes his eyes as he begins to feel for Lucia. He digs as deep as he can until finally, something snaps. He has found her, not only that, it seems Leon and Damion are with her. Now it is time to find the rest of his friends. Once they are together, they will begin their counterattack against the shadow monsters.

"I found them," said Travis. "Let's go."

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In the dark depths of a prison, three figures hang from the wall. The first person is male with medium straight black hair, black eyes, and a muscular body though it is somewhat malnourished. The second person is male with short black hair, black eyes, and a somewhat muscular body. The third person is female with long straight black hair, black eyes, and a womanly, but muscular body with G-cup breasts. Suddenly, a man with silver hair enters the room walking towards the three people.

"Leon, Damion, Lucia," said the man to each person, respectively.

"Pluton, haven't seen you in a while," said Lucia.

"Ah, Lucia, still have fire in your eyes," said Pluton. "Despite only a limited amount of food and water, your body still has beauty. So much beauty that most of my servants ignored your generals and try to have sex with you."

"As if they could," said Lucia.

"Your husband is smart," said Pluton. "Placing a barrier on you, allowing only him to touch you. Even I could not destroy that seal. Most people had their dicks burnt off."

"I was skeptical about the seal. He was afraid I would be captured and tortured one day," said Lucia. "But now, I guess I have to thank him."

"Don't worry," said Pluton as he grabs Lucia's cheeks with one hand. "You'll get to thank him sooner than you think."

"He'll win," said Lucia.

"As much as I hate to say it, but my brother will sure win!" exclaimed Leon.

"You will regret coming back," said Damion. "You underestimated Lord Lionheart."

"So you say," said Pluton. "But as long as Travis breathes, he will continue to fall into my plan, one step at a time."

Pluton turns around leaving the three people to wonder his words. Lucia clenches her hands as she thinks about Travis. Her husband has never failed her yet. He will find a way. He always does.

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A/N: This is the end of chapter eleven. I did slow a bit in this chapter, but I think it went quite well. Thanks for reading and please review.