Chapter 163: Explosions of Fiery Will's, The Enji Budokai begins!
Last time in Tales of the Cosmic Wars there was no rest from the weary, as even though Ben was still not completely recovered from his brutal triple showdown with Genesis, Sephiroth and Kira he was pushing himself through the wringer to get even stronger so he can make his dream of being the champion of the Enji Budokai a reality! However, as he, Ezan and the others pushed theme selves to the limits, it would seem that Doug was taking a different , more laid-back approach.
However to get his mind off his bothers he tagged along with Samus Bacchus and the Enji that were assigned to go to the world of Irazous, where they were find a lead to the Juggernaught Project, and the truth behind the cause for the lab's explosion that caused the worlds brutal civil war that lead to the war with Zeon! It seems that Ansem was able to find the whereabouts to one of the Juggernaught Projects founders that still might have been alive, Alfred Ashford.
And as Doug and co found the demented man in the underwater hideout he created as his own private world, they found many disturbing surprises, including the fact that Alfred was just recently dead! Despite the fact that they were clueless to if Alfred killed himself or had a previous guest the good guys had some luck when by accident Doug found the entrance to Alfred's private room, where they found his personal computer, with all of the data he had on the Juggernaught Project intact! While it had more than a few important details the biggest revelation came when Doug found by chance the twisted man's diary, and later on readied it to find a massive surprise, according to Alfred Brad was at the faculty!
With Brad calming time and again that his power was natural and he had not even heard about the project, this was quite a potential bombshell! However Doug did not even have time to let it sink in, as his ship was attacked by none other than the revived mad scientist Andross! The mad former ruler of Venom was turned back in to a bad memory soon enough, but the bigger question was how he got there in the first place!
Still, no matter the mysteries that still plagued the Enji one thing was clear, the situation was getting direr by the day! And that's why Doug decide to keep the information about Brad to himself, to try and do things his own way, and take Gouken 's final, strange test to have his maximum potential be unlocked for the Enji Budokai!
While this tournament is suppose to be a friendly contest of skills, its quickly looking like the reality is its going to explode in to a dramatic barrage of showdowns and confrontations! With Brad's true ambitions appearing to be even darker by the minute, can Ben truly be prepared to settle the score with the "Unstoppable Juggernaut" once and for all, not to mention the showdowns with Ezan and the others that are likely to occur? Only one way to find out, so once more, the thread of destiny unravels again!
And today's chapter begins with are stories main star getting ready to at last confront his destiny.
And for that the scene is Ben once more at the tallest mountain top in Hallowed Bastion. Ben is just finishing polishing up his preparations in body and mind, and is doing so by at the moment slicing a water fall cleanly in half with the Star Sword! As the water crashes to the ground Ben wipes some water out of his eyes, and sees the sun is rising before he takes a deep breath and puts the Star Sword back in his sheath before he then says,"Well, I done all I can, guess it's time to see if it was enough. I went over every way the fights can go in my head. Cloud, Doug, Brad, even Ezan, as long as there are not any new secret moves from any of them I should be ready to defeat them. And even if they do have surprises in store, I just have to believe in myself that I have what it takes to win.
After all if I don't think I can win, how can I expect others, like Lacus to ever believe in me? I can win, I will win!"
Ben then sees many ships beginning to land in the direction of Neo Arcadia before he tightens his fist and he says,"It's the moment of truth I guess, to show my friends, my enemies and everyone in the entire universe that I truly can fulfill my destiny and save the universe from Zannacross and his forces! To make my dreams come true, I won't lose to anyone! So, time to make this fantasy a reality!"
With that Ben at once goes back to the Enji castle to meet up with James, Mario Sonic and his other friends and proceed to the place where he will be spending most of the day and the next! Meanwhile, as he gets ready, we now turn to see how his teammate is preparing, and for that we now return to where we left Doug last chapter!
The scene is nearly twenty five hours after Doug and Gouken started there bizarre session, and as we return to them it's clear that Doug is using all of his will power to keep still. And even if he did not have to stay still for over a day without eating drinking or sleeping, just seeing Gouken's less then soothing dance performance is causing Doug to yearn to go nuts!
However as proof of Doug's dedication to getting what he wants to get done, done Doug has done as told. However, despite this resolve has never been pushed to such limits, especially as he sees Gouken doing some sort of Russian "jig" dance with his arms folded yelling at the top of his lungs Doug just sighs and says,"You know Gouken, I know this is a ultimate test and all but even if this thing does work out it's not going to do me any good if it makes me deaf! Huh?"
All of he sees Gouken yell at the top of his lungs with his arms raised in the air before he then takes a deep breath and says," Well, as long as you still have your hearing now, we will be ok because the process is over!"
Doug raises a eyebrow as he says,"Wait, seriously, just like that? This another part of the test or something?"
Gouken laughs and says,"Nope, your finished Doug, well done! Guess you learned some patience when I was not looking but I am proud of you for it! You can move now if that's your wish, oh? "
He then sees Doug yawning as he stands up and stretches as he says,"You're sure it was done right old man? I don't really feel all that different and was kind of expecting it all to end up on a bang or something."
Gouken chuckles and says,"Sometimes conclusions end quietly Doug, and this is one of them. Rest assured Doug your senses are not fooling you. Everything was worth it, and now my student, you're as powerful as you're going to get with your own power!"
Doug then chuckles as he cracks his knuckles and says,"Well, I can't wait till I can see all of the surprises on everyone looking for a win against me when I bust out a even stronger version of the Mystic Gate skill! So what, does the new power come with a password or something."
Gouken then goes for his wine class and blows off a spider before he then says," Just power up like you usually do Doug, and I think you will know the difference."
Doug sees Gouken chug his drink before he shrugs and says,"Well, I'll trust your not senile just yet, so here we go!"
With that Doug unleashes his power, and is shocked when in mere seconds, his magical energy explodes and the rock he spent a day sitting on shatters! As his aura stabilizes he then looks at his hands and is amazed as he says," Whoa, what a trip! I feel maxed out all ready, and a little stronger then before! But, either I really am spaced out through the ordeal or I feel full power without any of the strain! "
Gouken laughs and says,"That's because that's what the reality is Doug! The final phase of the Mystic Gate session does not revolve primary about boosting strength, but by increasing its stability and length. With this, you can power up to your maximum strength nearly instantly, and more importantly you can be at full strength for days! In fact all of your capacities should have been given a solid boost! "
Doug chuckles as he punches the air, and creates a shock-wave that cuts the water and the ground in half in front of him for as far as he can see before he chuckles and says,"That sounds damn good to me ! I always did love cutting the drama and getting right to the good stuff. Well Gouken, looks like you came through! Still, why the hell does it take doing some crazy day long ritual to pull it off? Is that really the only way to get it done?"
Gouken shrugs and says," Well, it takes that amount of time to stabilize the energy and I needed to make it fun or I fall asleep during the process. What, you arguing with the results?"
Doug just has his aura fade and he grins as he says," Nah , you gave me what you said you would and I am grateful Gouken. Now, I'll have all the tools I need to kick some serious hide!"
Gouken chuckles and says,"Well, I you intend to do that, you better get ready because the thing is starting in less than a hour!"
Doug gives a thumps up as he says,"Good, I can't wait a second! I am to revved up to let a little thing like sleep stand in my way!"
Gouken laughs and says," My Doug, a spark of your old self seems to be flaring up. Got that much confidence from this eh?"
Doug shrugs and says,"Partly old man, but it's also because my head feels a little clearer. Guess even when its one grueling job in front of me, I always feel better when I know what I have to do!"
Gouken responds with,"Well, hope you do because I have no idea what you think you are doing. Still, if you want a ride to the stadium hope on, I have a VIP seat and I am not letting it be taken away from me!"
Doug responds with," Then what are we waiting for Gouken? Let's get this party started!"
With that Gouken nods and says,"Now that's the winner spirit I was talking about. Now, where was my ship again? Think it's this way, come on Doug!"
With that Gouken walks out and Doug fallows suit as he takes out Alfred's diary again, and makes sure Gouken is not watching before he thinks to himself and says,"
All right, time to see who truly has the best hand of all. It's going to be one hell of a ride out tricking a man who seems to be second nature at fooling others, especially while fooling everyone else. But, guess it's time to show everyone how I can be quite a troll myself!
Just hope things turn out right, too much is on the line for it not to be! Huh, hey Gouken where the hell are you going? Oh great, he is drunk all ready? Man, it's going to be a wild day right from the start, I can feel it in the air! Oh wait, right. Hey Gouken, give me ten minutes and ill meet you there. Something I have to take care of first, to get things moving nicely. "
With that Doug goes to make sure Gouken gets to his transport before taking care of this task. But for now we move things along to see if Doug's prediction will come to pass! So with that the time is now 11 Am in the morning, and the scene is the stadium around the largest island in Corneria, Lantau Island!
And with hundreds, maybe even thousands of ships flying and landing around the area and millions, no, billions of life forms gathering to watch the main event in person, it's clearly the most popular and hyped up event in the history of the Lylat Kingdom! Ben is arriving to the place of battle with James, Cloud, Hiryuumon, Mario, Aeris, Sonic and others as he sees this and looks amazed as he says,"
Amazing, so many people are here, I think from the reports its far more packed then any recent sporting event."
James chuckles as he says,"Indeed, it's truly impressive in the age of preferred online viewership. I guess it's because this is an event that has never happened in history before. The gathering of the strongest warriors in the known universe in a tournament to find out who is the strongest, and unlike the Dark Tekken Gauntlet it's about the best qualities of people. I guess most people want to see how it plays out with their own eyes. "
Cloud nods and says," Just maybe they want to see the Enji Knights fight in public, and see their hero's in action, hero's like you."
Ben chuckles and says,"Haha, been so busy that I still keep forgetting I have become adored by the public."
Sonic laughs and says,"Why is that Ben? Your one stellar hero after all, and the people love there stars!"
Ben shrugs and says,"You got a point Sonic. Still, while I did want to be well known through my actions, I never want it to become so bad I am one of those stars where those annoying media hounds are in your face every day."
Mario looks up and then says,"Well Ben, if that's the a case you might want to duck."
Mario points up and Ben sees a camera plane floating up to their transport before Ben ducks and says," Whew, thanks Mario. Well, looks like the show is all ready beginning."
Everyone quickly sees Ben's point as several spaceships with the logo's of various news hologram networks fly by and one has a pretty announcer appear on a large screen to one of the ship's sides before the women says,"Hello everyone, are you ready for history to be made? Then wait just a little longer, because the Enji Budokai is moments from getting underway!
Yes, the fighting tournament hosted by King Atem and the holy order of the Enji Knights to celebrate the restored unity of the Lylat Kingdom will be quite a fun time, expect for the many losers that will feel the sting of defeat that is!
Wide predictions of who will emerge victorious and fight the leader of the Enji, Grand Master Myers for esteemed title of the universes strongest being have been taking place all over galaxies for months, and now it's almost time to see whose predictions will be true! Will it be Ben Auro, the one who rumors say was chosen by the celestial ones themselves to be the savior of the universe?
Despite the rumored dark spots on his record, his many victories against the forces of Weil Zabi and the demonic Zannacross Empire give his backers confidence !However, many other favorites have strong backings as well, including the esteemed Ezan Zeon, who until recently was thought to be the son of former head of Lylat secret forces Garma Kaiba, till the rumors were conformed and his true father being Ansem Zeon were conformed!
The fans of the super elite warrior say his skills surpass any other Enji, and his combat record shows it's not just fan's tampering with the facts! Many others have strong chances to win, including the man who's muscles shakes entire planets, the so called Unstoppable Juggernaut"
Brad Fowltror, and others such as Cloud Strife, Luke Fon Fabre, Cecil Harvey, Cless Alvein , Squall Lionheart and many more have fans to! But don't be mistaken in to thinking this is an Enji only affair folks!
Everyone and anyone who's not out to be bad is welcomed to take part in the Enji Budokai, so there is always the chance for a major upset by a unknown! Anything can happen fans, but one thing is sure, it's going to be the event of the year! So stay tuned because after are commercial break and a interview with a few forecasters, at last the main event will begin!
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With that the image fades before Ben sees that the ship is at the moment docking with the stadium before Cloud chuckles and says,"Well what do you know, Yuffie was not fibbing when she told me about that fan club. Whatever, that's the least of my worries."
Ben chuckles and says,"Same here Cloud Sensei, now even I feel revved up for this to start. Everyone, I just want to say no hard feelings for what is about to happen, but I can't afford to be merciful to anyone in the ring today."
Sonic gives a thumbs up as he says,"It's cool man, I don't think anyone came here expecting to be handed a victory to them. Just do what you got to do, and I'll do the same!"
Mario nods and says," Just don't expect your victories to be served on a silver platter either! Be careful Ben, if it's a me or anyone else if you get overconfident you could find yourself in major trouble!"
Ben grins as he says,"Oh don't worry about that Mario, I am not about to get cocky now. But, no matter what, I won't allow myself to lose!"
Cloud closes his eyes and says,"We seen how hard you have pushed yourself Ben, and now it's time for everyone to see who has pushed there selves the hardest. Ah, and now the moment of truth is in site it would seem. Everyone ready?"
Ben sees that Moogles are flying around with sighs for the contestants to follow them before Ben grips the Star Sword tightly and he says,"
No, but destiny waits for no man so let's make the magic happen."
James chuckles and says,"Well guys, it's time for me to get in to my seat. I would wish you all good luck or say break a leg or something, but, that would cause, awkward implications. So, just fight honorably everyone and give Doug my regards."
Ben gives a thumbs up as he says," Thanks James, make sure to not miss a second!"
James nods and goes off and without another word before Aeris smiles and says,"
Have fun everyone, and try not to get to brutal out there. Remember, its still a friendly contest!"
Ben chuckles and says," Thanks Aeris, I'll try to remember, as long as everyone else does. "
With that Ben and co enter the hall way, and see a wide area where all of the other fighters are gathering! As Ben sees faces that he does not know and know at the same time he takes a deep breath as he says,"Well, it's going to be one insane battle royal, that's for sure. What do you think Ezan?"
Everyone is shocked as they see Ben casually turn around to see Ezan leaning on the wall with his arms crossed looking amused before Ezan says," I think your letting your delusions cloud you Ben. Don't think you caught me by surprise, I only let you sense my approach because I allowed it."
Ben chuckles and says," If you say so Ezan. Hope you're ready for are rematch, because I sure am."
Ezan has his Sharingan eyes form as he grins and says,"Don't be arrogant Ben, you have to reach me before you will even have the chance to prove who is superior. "
he is about to follow up before everyone hears Doug chuckle and Ben's teammate then says," Got to agree with him on that Ben, if your dreaming of what if's, you're going to miss the reality knuckle sandwich coming right for you!"
Ben raises an eyebrow as he sees Doug strolling up to them with a cocky grin as he says," Hey dudes, ready for one hell of a throw down? "
Ben just looks at Doug and says,"You could say that. Where have you been Doug?"
Doug shrugs and says,"Same as you guys, ready to show everyone what I got. Man, to think that news chick did not even put my name up on that list of bit shots! That's going to chance after today!"
Ezan chuckles and says," Don't get to hopeful Doug, there is no room for armature hopes today."
Doug grins and says," True enough Ezan, so how about do us a favor save us all some time and leave all ready?"
Ezan narrows his eyes as he clutches his blade and retorts with a sharp,"Careful Fitter, unless you want your part in the Enji Budokai to be over before it even starts. Are you truly so foolish that you don't realize what is going to happen if you overstep your bounds?"
Doug narrows his eyes and says,"Oh I know Ezan I just don't care because today is the day when I stop putting up with everyone's nonsense!"
Ezan has lighting crackle out of his knuckles but before he can act a female voice then says,"Now boys, could we please save all of the fighting for the ring itself?"
Ben then turns around and sees Aqua before he grins and says,"Oh hey Aqua! You're fighting in the Enji Budokai to?"
Aqua nods and says,"Well I did not come here just to cheer you all on. The odds may be against me but I still plan on proving myself to everyone!"
Ben nods and says,"Good luck Aqua, and hope its good enough to not be placed against me because I rather not take you down."
Doug laughs and says,"What's wrong man, feel afraid of hurting girls? Too bad because I am not going to let manners get in the way of victory!"
Aqua sighs and says,"Girls must just love your priorities eh Doug?"
Doug shrugs and says,"What can I say Aqua? I say what it is and don't pull the punches. Thought it was clear how I rolled to everyone by now but guess you're all stuck your heads in the sand deeper than I thought?"
Ezan sighs and says," Oh its clear how you do things Doug, you made it so well known that it's become the only thing that one can think of when I am asked to describe what it's like to put up with you. But now if you would give it a rest for a moment I think we are about to begin this."
Ezan then points to the center of the wide area before everyone then sees a man in a black business suit with blond stylish hair, a mustache and sunglasses,( the announcer for the Budokai 's in the Dragon Ball series) appear before out of the pillar in the middle of the room before he tests the microphone he is holding and says,"
Testing, one, two, three! Hello everyone, hope you're ready to rumble because the collisions of fighting spirits are about to begin soon! However before we get on for what we all came here to do first we have to lay down a few ground rules. Number one, just so everyone understands clearly its true weapons are allowed to be used during the matches, but killing is strictly forbidden.
This is going to be an exciting Tournament but not one that horrifies the viewers so if someone is to blood thirsty out there better get ready to be disqualified! Second, lets discuss the format for the preliminary matches. "
With that the announcer waves his microphone like a wand before a large map appears showing many platforms before he then says,"The final eight matches will be one on one, but before we have are finalist to speed things along the first phase of the Enji Budokai is going to be one big battle royal!
All of you will shortly be split up in to groups and will fight in a free for all match. And after only one fighter remains by knocking out all of the others either out of the ring or unconscious we will be able to move on to phase two!
All right, everyone is going to get a number, and soon you will all be randomly sent to the ring that corresponds to the number your about to receive! This way everyone has to prepare for any situation, and so no one can clam this whole thing is fixed."
Ben chuckles as he sees a Serv Bot walk up and hands everyone a orb with a number before Ben picks it up, sees the orb glow before only then a number appears and chuckles as he says,"Looks like everyone thought hard on how to make this fun. Although, it could be a pain if I have to fight Ezan and Brad at once."
Ezan chuckles and says,"Give me some credit Ben. I have the dignity to unite with you in shutting up that moron before coming at you."
Doug cracks his neck and says,"Man, you keep going on about Ezan and Brad Ben, but you better be ready to come at me with everything you got if you even want to have a shot at them!"
Ben just shrugs and says,"Yah, sure Doug. Anyway, I wonder if this is going to be a many phased battle royal?"
Doug is getting annoyed as he says,"What, you don't even think of me as a challenge Ben? "
He is about to yell out before the announcer then says,"All right, I hope that's clear enough for everyone to understand because if you can't understand that then you most likely should not be here in the first place. Well, I seen many famous faces, and many eyes burning with passion!
I know most of you here want to either win or have a bunch of good fights everyone but let's try and make the first Enji Budokai the ultimate testament to what a gathering of such esteemed fighters can do! Huh?"
Before he can go on everyone hears a wild laughter before a voice Ben has heard for too long then says,"What it can do man? Come on, might as well cut the crap and hand me the trophy because we all ready know who the true champ is!"
With that Ben gets annoyed as he sees Brad, with Lacus and his long time gang walk out of the left hall way before Ben then says,"Brad, just have to be disrespectful to the end eh? Well, this is the last time you're getting away with it, I promise you! "
Brad does not even hear Ben thanks to the distance and at the moment is just chuckling as he sees countless glares coming his way before he then says,"What the hell is that look for suckers? Not like the king has to arrive at the time of the losers!
It's nice of you all to gather here to be one fun punching bag but to fill you in on how this is going down, all of you combined are not dethroning Brad the great! Still since the masses loves there procedures I'll play this little game you're all playing. Hey, if you really have a problem with me, take it up with my gal! Lacus is serving as the maid that takes out the king's trash!"
Lacus just closes her eyes and Ben then says,"Lacus, I did not even realize she was going to fight in the Enji Budokai with everything she has been through."
Doug shrugs and says," What's wrong bro, the thought of you and her squaring off did not even pop up? Better think again because otherwise that's going to cost you since I don't think she will have the same hesitation! Just saying!"
Ezan then sees Brad laugh madly and pound his chest like a gorilla in such a bestial manner that even Donkey Kong is disgusted before he widens his eyes with delight as he says,"Oh how I can't wait to slice apart that arrogant face of his. A pity the revelation of his place will only last a moment but I'll have to make the most of it! "
With that several cries of shut up and its variations are heard before the announcer chuckles nervously and says," All right now, let's save the trash talking for the battles to eh? All right, I can see how eager you all are so let's get the Enji Budokai started eh fighters?"
Brad chuckles and says," Hell yah, I am tired of talking, so let's get this started so I can show who is on top once and for all! Huh?"
Brad then hears a chuckle full of disgust as Ben shows he is tired of putting up with Brad's behavior before he walks up and says,"You know it's how they say Brad, the fearful cry out lies the most. Guess you realize what's in store for you! "
Brad at once spits on the ground before he then sees Ben looking annoyed and says,"Oh big surprise, star boy is having a fit that things are not going his way eh?"
Cloud sees Ben is all ready getting angry before he sighs and says,"Easy Ben, don't give in to him all ready."
Brad just keeps laughing as he says,"I am surprised you showed up Benny boy, thought last time was enough for you to get the message on who's the bigger man? Guess you're more of a retard then I thought!"
Ben just gives a confident grin as he lashes back with a slick,"That's right, hide your fear with insults since its all you can do. I stopped being afraid of you months ago Brad. And that's because I far surpassed your savage powers a long time ago! The fact that you assume I am the same as before proves how wrapped up in your own little world you are! Well that's fine by me, because I have been waiting to break you out of it for a LONG time!"
Brad just gives Ben the middle finger before he then says,"That's right hero boy, keep thinking you're anything special before I break that confidence of yours, along with everything else you and everything else has here! And that's because you just don't get it! I don't care what lame training you did, or what skills you have learned since last time, because you're STILL just a pathetic sap that is no match for me!"
Ezan then walks up and says,"The fact your still blind to how Ben's changed shows how worthless you are Brad Fowltror! You are a disgrace to the Enji Order, and you will be put in your place today, one way or another! You're the biggest fool of all to think your mere muscles have what it takes to overcome everyone here."
Brad then narrows his eyes and says,"That's right, act smug all you like Ezan, because I am going to skin that pretty boy face off! I am going to prove once and for all the that my absolute force triumphs everything you chumps have! And most of all, I know how to use my power to win, and when you realize how good I can throw my weight around it's too late for all of you suckers!"
Ben narrows his eyes as he says,"Oh, I know more about what you have done then you think Brad, and that's why, you're going to pay for everything you done! "
Brad narrows his eyes and says,"What's that mean loser?"
Before Ben can elaborate the announcer clears his throat and says,"My, it seems you fellows have quite the high amount of tension between you but if you could just restrain yourselves a little longer I and the public would thank you. After all, this stuff is killer on the ratings. Don't worry, we are all going to start so if you would all go to the section of the room that your number is pointing at you will shortly be warped to the ring where you will be fighting! Have fun everyone! Just, not too much fun."
With that everyone gets moving and Ben then says,"All right Brad, like you said talk is cheap, so I'll just prove my point when you come at me. "
With that Ben looks at Lacus, sees her hesitate before looking ashamed and turning around before Ben then walks off."
Lacus looks at Ben go and then says,"Ben, he, looks so, serious, so determined. He, will, come at you with everything he has Brad."
Brad spits on the ground and says,"Like I care! Now then Lacus, why don't you go smile at the people who are about to become your victims and prey we don't start off in the same ring eh babe? Because, I don't care who it is, Ill smash EVERYONE of those suckers who stand in my way, to hell with manners! Get the message doll?"
Lacus closes her eyes and says," Don't worry Brad, I long gave up on expecting civility from anything."
Brad then pats Lacus on the back and says,"That's my girl! All right, its go time!"
With that Brad stomps off to his spot Lacus just sees many of the other combatants give him dirty looks, and a few are in her own direction. She then just looks at her hands as she says,"Guess, I should be use to being despised by now. If, only there was some way I could, no, there is no point wishing in anything that will just be a dream.
The point of no return is now past, so all that's left is to embrace my life for what it is. Still, Ben, he and the others all look, so serious. No doubt Ben wants to defeat Brad, I could see his resolve in his eyes. Ezan, Doug and the others looked serious to. I, just want it all to end, all the hatred. Huh? Oh yes, I am coming."
With that Lacus sighs and walks to her designated spot, and in a minute everyone is ready! With that the announcer then grins and says," All right, get ready to be warped to your battle ground fighters, and then get ready to give it your all!"
With that he presses a button on his microphone before all of a sudden the ground beneath everyone in the rooms glows, and Ben sees the square floor panel he was standing on move up and head in to the wall, just as its opening up to form a tube! Ben then sees the ground move up like a elevator before he chuckles and says,"This is neat, at least this feels more like a game, ambit a deadly serious one. Oh?"
Ben then sees the platform swivel around almost like he is in a water slide going up before moments later he sees sunlight, and that he is on the surface of an giant battle ring! As Ben sees countless other fighters appear, along with many other rings and a landmass in the distance! Ben just grins as he then says,"
Well, I knew it would be a big arena since there was so many combatants, but this was more than I expected. Oh well, should work out better since it just gives me more room to cut lose, while affording some breathing room so I don't have to worry about, hurting someone to bad by accident.
All right Ben, this is the moment you and many others have been wanting! Just stay the course, don't let your anxiety hamper you, and take down anyone who is your opponents! All right, just need the single and at last I can stop talking about doing this and get to doing it. Ah, looks like we are just about ready at least."
Ben then sees none other than the fox girl Koto from the Dark Tekken Gauntlet flying around on a hovering platform around him before she looks excited and says," Well folks, it seems are fighters are ready to show who is number one! So let's get this under way, with none other than his majesty himself Supreme King Atem Lylat to give the ceremonial kick off speech! "
With that everyone then sees a hologram of colossal hologram of King Atem appear as many cheers are heard before the ruler of the Lylat Kingdom can be seen smiling! Ben sees Master Myers and Ansem are behind him in the room that he appears to be in and Atem is waving his hands before clearing his throat and saying," Greetings everyone, thank you for either coming to witness this rare grand occasion in person or online today. The Enji Budokai was a joint idea forged after the defeat of Weil Zabi and the reunion between the Lylat forces and the Zeon forces Weil commanded.
It may seem senseless to host such a event when we are still fighting for are very survival against the ruthless forces of the Zannacross Empire. However, at the same time this Enji Budokai is essential. Not to make light of the countless lives that have been lost to this long painful war, but we must strive to show the Zannacross Empire, and all others who seek to deny are very existence, that we won't stoop to their level and forsake are ideals just because they are not easy to maintain!
Yes, the Enji Budokai is not just to show who is the strongest warrior in the universe, but to show that even in the most intense conflict, we can still uphold are ideals! I look forward to the skill and courage all of you who have decided to take part of this tournament. Win or lose, I hope everyone of you fight with honor and dignity. All right, there is no need to delay this any further. I now proclaim the official start to the Enji Budokai!"
With that there is mass cheering and Ben just closes his eyes and takes out the Star Sword before he then sees Koto, and many other referees fly to the various battle arenas, including the previous announcer, a man who seems to be green skinned and have a mushroom for a head,( The announcer in the other world tournament in Dragon Ball. )
And another man with short black hair in a red suit and a eye patch on one of his eyes, (The announcer from the G Gundam series) and many others fly around to get ready to monitor the fights. At the same time the same Judge droids that monitor all of the fights in the Enji castle pop up and as Ben sees one appear a few feet around him before the droid rotates its head around and glows white before it raises its flag like arm and says,"
All participants for the battle have been conformed! From now on, anyone that leaves this ring one way or another will be disqualified! Preliminary Battle Royal of the Enji Budokai, set, and commence! "
With that a old fashion gong noise can be heard, before a red symbol appears! With that Ben just sees everyone around him look at each other with various expressions before Ben chuckles and has the Star Sword glow before he then says," Well everyone, let's try and have fun shall we? Don't worry, I promise this won't be to embarrassing for anyone. Oh?"
Ben then hears a snicker before a shrill voice then says,"Save it you fraud! Today is the day you're seen as the failure of a hero you are, Bach!"
Ben then raises a eyebrow expecting to either see Brad or one of his pals, only to see what can only be described as a man, or more like a humanoid chicken wearing a outfit resembling the one Captain America wore the most, including a shield! Ben then sees this chicken fighter flap his wings before he says,"Um, and you are, what again?"
The man chicken laughs and says,"Only the greatest hero ever, and far greater then you hero!
I am Captain Atomic Chicken, the ultimate hero!
I can't let you win Ben Auro, you disgraced everyone who ever called themselves a hero! You failed again and again to protect the innocent and rumors came to this bird that you even fought with evil!"
Ben then narrows his eyes and says," I admit my track effort is not perfect, but, I am only human. Besides Captain A, you're not an Enji, just what makes you so much better?"
Atomic Chicken laughs and says,"Because my track records is flawless! I never failed to right wrongs all the while being one hundred percent good! Baca!"
Ben just raises a eyebrow and says,"All right then mister perfect, just what have you done?"
Atomic Chicken grins and says,"Glad you asked, for I have always won every battle, in the western Neo Arcadia middle school and its surrounding area! That's right, no dog is tough enough to beat me!"
Ben just gets annoyed and says,"Um, right. Look, I guess your strong enough if you're here, but to be nice I recommend you fly out of here before you annoy me or anyone else and, hatch the egg that is your warped reality."
Captain Atomic Chicken then gets angry and says,"What, you dare mock me fraud? HOW DARE YOU! You may be an Enji and have some victories under your belt Ben Auro but you're still no match for the ultimate super perfect hero that is me!"
With that he does a flashy Power Ranger pose and says,"But I guess you will just have to be amazed as I strike you down with my grand power! Kiss your dreams of victory good bye, CHARGING CLUCKING STAR!"
With that the so called heroic chicken charges at Ben as his shield glows red and in responds Ben just has his energy flare up before he then says,"Yah, I really don't have time to see if your playing me to hide your power or really just a idiot so ill just end this now if you don't mind. Shinning Flare Slash!"
With that the energy around the Star Sword surges before he slashes right at the incoming fighter! And, in a second the difference in power between the two is clear as Atomic Chicken sees his shield crack instantly before his eyes widen in terror before he says," What, that's impossible!"
Ben just gives a confident grin as he says,"Captain Atomic Chicken, no offense but you're in your own warped little world if you though you could beat me. I may have failed to live up to my expectations a few times, but I still won't give up on trying to end this war in the best way, as a hero! I may not be perfect, but you're about to see how well I can get the job done! Good bye!"
With that Ben's strike causes an explosion of energy before he then sends Captain Atomic Chicken flying out of the area, just giving the mortified feathered creature to say," NO!"
With the joke of a fighter out of the way Ben then says,"Well, that's the first one in to the pool. Don't feel tense, it seems to be good swimming weather today!"
Ben then sees most of the fighters in the ring begin to surround him before he then sees his long time friend and comrade Luke chuckle and says,"Feeling cocky are we today eh Ben? I know you trained hard Ben, but don't think you can brush us aside!"
Lloyd then has his twin swords glow with energy before he then says,"That's right, we trained for this to!"
Ben nods and says," I know you did guys, and this is nothing personal. However, I can't afford to lose here, that's all there is to it! Huh , whoa!"
Ben senses something and then sees a mass of black energy, before he quickly turns around and slashes the energy blast in half only to be shocked to see Ranga! The bounty hunter just chuckles and says,"Damn, guess you can act quick."
Ben just chuckles and says, So you joined to Ranga?"
The previous fighter from the Dark Tekken Gauntlet just has his hand glow with magical energy before his Azure Grimore sword explodes with power and he says,"Of course! I could not wait to see what you can really do when you're not holding back, Kenobi! "
Ben sighs and says,"Good grief, guess I did not figure I would be EVERYONE 's target. Whatever, I'll still come out on top so bring it on guys!"
Guy then says,"Guess there is no point talking, now that we got you surrounded anyway! Let's just see who is really the best!"
Ben then sees more of the others surrounding him before he grins with confidence and says,"So, that's your plan eh, strength through numbers? Well, this is going to be a good one. All right guys, let's do it! "
Genis then says,"Well, at least he is civil about it! Show us just how good you are, Meteor Storm!"
With this right off the back the half elf Enji then unleashes a barrage of powerful energy meteors that head right for Ben! Ben responds by jumping up in the air to avoid one and slash in half another before he then sees Luke coming for him with his Rending Havoc attack and blocks it, and ducking a incoming Inferno Divider attack from Ranga at the same time before he responds with,"
You guys were not kidding, you have gotten stronger. Still, you guys are the first ones to see how well I prepared so get ready!"
With this he uppercuts Luke in the face before kicking him in to Guy, and then dodging all of Lloyd's incoming sword attacks that he appears as a blur!
However, he is not the only one engaging in a intense many part battle at the moment and for now we change the scene to see how the other member of squad 7 taking part in the Enji Budokai is doing! And for that we turn to Doug, who is just yawning at the moment as he is stretching! Doug then looks around at his fellow opponents before sighing and saying,"Man, no one I wanted to fight is here. Just when I thought I would have the chance to show Lacus what I feel about her behavior and could get away with it! Oh?"
He then hears a high pitch chuckle before a voice then says,"Man, guess only someone as pathetic as you would think your all tough beating up on girls loser?"
Doug then turns around expecting Brad or one of his goons to be doing the taunting but is surprised to see a tall lankly muscular man with a bit of a gut, a mustache, a Mohawk and a bit of a gut. Doug sees this man in a bikers outfit laughing before Doug sighs and says,"Do I know you idiot? Because it does not really matter, you get on my nerves and I'll knock you flat all the same!"
The man then chuckles and says," Man, been so long you forgot your old stomping grounds eh Doug? Don't remember me? Guess it's the beard, but I am your old pal Blick Yosida! I heard some big shot was acting tough, so it's time for a case of humbling pie! "
Doug just rolls his eyes and says,"Oh man, you're kidding right? Blick, you freaking suck! You were just a punk in middle school and now you're just a waste of time! If you want to show just what I think of you, bring it and I'll knock you flat!"
Doug then hears another chuckling voice before none other than CJ walks up and says,"Looks like after all of this time you STILL don't get it you know! Time I pay you back for making a fool out of me!"
Doug just laughs and says," Hey CJ, like those replacement teeth? If you really like them better jump out of the ring because you're just going to get owned hard and fast! "
CJ then smashes the ground with his fists and says," Like hell blonde! I don't care if you have been working smoothly with Brad for a while, your still in league with that star loser! And you're going to down with him and all of the other losers on their ship! "
Doug then just does a mocking pose with his hands and says,"Don't think you're even touching me moron! Are you guys going to fight or just talk?"
CJ then gets annoyed as he then says," Oh that's it, this time I'll burst your teeth out! Hey, let's double team this sucker!"
Blick nods and says," Sounds like a plan, I spent years dreaming of this rematch!"
Doug grins and says," Is that so? Too bad, because you're going to be dreaming till you die!"
With that Blick then powers up as he says,"Enough! I'll show you just what I can do Doug Fitter!"
With that energy surrounds him before he then says,"I'll blow you right out of the ring with this attack!"
Doug cracks his knuckles as he then says," Oh please, your way to slow to hit me with anything freak!"
CJ then powers up as he then says," Well when you do dodge, i'll fry you! Its over you know!"
Doug then narrows his eyes and says,"Guess it's time I clue you guys in just how big a gap there is between us! "
With that Blink then says,"I am going to blast your face off! Ultimate, Mega, Giga, All Mighty Br, GUH!"
In a instant Doug's elbow smashes in to Blink's stomach and hits him so hard that Blick feels all of his bones are shattered before Doug then says," Sorry, but I have no time to play around with you!"
CJ then says," Damn, I did not see him move! You, you're dead! Eraser Gun!"
With that He unleashes a powerful purple energy blast from his mouth right at Doug! However the martial artist just has his power explode before he then says," You wish! RAHH!"
With that Doug yells really loudly as his power explodes with such force, that CJ's blast shatters! Doug sees CJ stagger back as he then says,"What, how did that happen? GUH!"
With that Doug smashes CJ right in the face as he then says," Because I am far stronger then you idiot! Adios!"
Doug's punch smashes CJ right out of the area before he then says,"Man that felt good! This is just what I need to feel the beat and smash some heads! Oh?"
Doug hears a voice snicker before he then sees a blast of lighting coming at him! Doug then punch's the lighting to shatter it before he then hears the same voice then says," I see you have a knack for not taking anything seriously!"
He then sees Lighting walk up before he whistles and says,"So, you wanted to play with the big boys to Lighting? I give you props since you just got here recently, but don't think I am going to be nice because you have guts!"
Lighting has her Blaze edge gun sword extend she then smiles and says,"I may not be accepting to win, but I want to showcase the pride of my fallen world and at least get far enough to honor those like Snow and Sarah who died!"
Doug just gets in to a fighting stance as he then says,"Sorry girl, but your pride is going to be busted up here and now because you're far too weak to get what you want! Snow may have put up with your abuse but the hell if I will! "
Lighting then has her magical energy explode before she then says," You, people like you really get on my nerves Doug Fitter! You take things lightly, and you're going to pay! Army of One!"
Lighting then goes to assault Doug, only for Doug to catch her blade with his fingers as he gives a cocky smirk before he then says,"Man, you got to chill out Lighting. I don't know how Snow put up being trash talked like that again and again from you. Females who are to full of themselves really get me going! You should just relax a little Lighting, maybe then people would be able to stand being with you!"
Lighting then gets furious as she then says," Why you, I had enough! Odin, come out n, AHH!"
With that Doug unleashes a powerful roundhouse kick right to Lighting's gut before he then says," Sorry toots, but I also don't have time making you feel special! Man or women, I'll kick your ass either way! So chill out!"
With that Doug sends Lighting right out of the area before he then chuckles and says,"Man, if only that was Lacus. Still, I admit I wanted to do that to her uptight behind as well. That's the great thing about martial arts tournaments, it's all open session! Huh?"
Doug then feels the wind change and ducks as a spear goes flying past before he then sees Fang appear to grab it! She gets in to a fighting stance as she then says," Well buster, get a thrill kicking woman's rear eh? You did seem the most rowdy of Ben's pals but you're even more of a prick then I thought!"
Doug chuckles nervously as he then says,"Hey don't pain me with the wrong color Fang. I am not one of those guys who love seeing women squirm, I am just saying I don't hold back for anyone."
Doug hears another chuckle before he then says,"My, it seems you're admitting you're not much of a gentleman Doug. Well, guess we don't have to be modest either!"
With that Doug then sees Yuri 's friend Judith walking up having her own spear glow with energy before Doug just whistles and says,"Well, I don't mind getting this kind of attention! Don't worry about being fair ladies, I'll take whatever you got as long as get ready to be shown no mercy!"
Another Enji, one who came from the same world of Shing, a powerful gorgeous women with short silver hair named Innes Lorenz walks up and has her ax spear fusion like weapon glow with energy before she then says,"My, this guy really does not care if he ever gets a date again because at this point your about to get all the women in this world on your bad side."
Doug just chuckles and says,"Maybe, but I can live with it. I am in to the other sex make no mistake, but I can be happy without any real romance. Guess I am just a man who has other priorities, like fighting and living problem free.
A pure barrage of fights, and the pleasures of fight is all I want at the moment. And man, female or whatever all I see is another target to punch! So come on, let's get on with what this is about! "
Another women, a younger girl with long red hair wearing a gray martial arts outfit named Kuro then says," If it's a fight you want then it's a fight you will get! Time someone wipes off that arrogant smirk off your face! Terra Exceed Cannon!"
With that the red girl shows she is no novice as she then unleashes a massive red energy blast! However Doug then powers up before he then says," Nice try girl, but still not going to cut it! "
With that Doug has his energy explodes before he chops the blast in to the water out of the ring before a massive geyser of water blasts out! Doug grins as he then says,"Not bad, better then CJ and Blick combined. But I am not going to let manners rule over what I got to do so get ready for some blemishes girls!"
Judith then says,"We will see who is going to be bruised! Get ready! "
Innis nods and says,"That's right, time you be taught some manners! Neptune's Rage!"
With that she swirls around her weapon before it explodes with energy and fires a water shaped Dragon Head right at Doug! However, this attack is just casually batted aside by Doug before he then says," Nice one, that might have hurt me ten years ago but it still looked cool!"
Judith then gets annoyed as she then says,"Now then Doug, your being a little to rude to forgive !"
With that her lance explodes with energy as she lunges at Doug only for Doug to dodge in a flash and appear behind her as he then says,I can deal with not being able to be forgiven so don't worry about me! Come on ladies, if you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen! "
This causes the four women go on to the assault, but they are shocked to see Doug is fast enough to dodge all of their strikes at once! Even as a few more Enji like Zidane's comrade Beatrix, Farah and a few others join the fray Doug still keeps ahead of them all! Doug just grins as he says,"Oh man, Gouken's last stunt worked off sweeter than I expected! This is like avoiding slugs without even feeling uneasy! All right, time I show off the strength of the feeling I am getting! Thousand Steel Hurricane Kicks! "
With that Doug instantly unleashes a barrage of kicks in a second to send all the opponents to the ground hard! Doug then says,"Haha, keep it coming! I am in no rush moving on to the next phase! Still, maybe this will teach you women to go back to working in the kitchen!"
As all of the women get enraged Doug laughs as he continues to block all of their attacks with ease before he then says,"Man, can't you take a insult without going nuts? Man, no one has any sense of humor! Oh?"
Doug then sees Megaman and a few others run up to Doug looking annoyed as the Blue Bomber charges up his Mega Buster and says," Oh come on Doug now you're just being a jerk!"
The man besides him, the hero of the world of Efinea who recently joined the Enji Knights with his friends, Asbel Lhant, takes out his sword and points it at Doug as he then says,"He is correct, there is friendly taunts and there is crossing the line. You, seem to have no manners."
Doug jumps up just having a wild look and says,"Oh save the chat man! This is a battle and in the ring manners respect and all that have no place if you want to win! Besides, I am right you know!"
With that Doug then sees Megaman, Asbel and a few others like Cyan and Yu join the assault! Many of his opponents start firing various magical attacks at him before he just kicks each attack causally away, before he then says to himself," I don't mind if I am the center of the party, because I still am going to trounce you all! Haha, might as well get my jollies while I can. After all, the quarter finals and so on are going to be anything but a good time depending on when the moment of truth happens. But, that's then and this is now, so time to go by my motto, and live by the moment! All right everyone, who wants to dance first?"
With that Doug then chuckles and goes on to charge at the incoming opponents. However, as Doug proceeds to resume the fighting and show the crowd who has the control of the sector!
However, we now quickly turn to another Enji who is not bothering to show who is dominating his match, and it's none other than Ezan! Yes we quickly rewind time to just as Ezan and his group began their fight at Ben's rival sees a few of his fighters getting nervous before he sighs and takes out the Nu Epyon before he then chuckles and says,"Let me make this easy for all of you. I won't be defeated by the likes of you so I'll give you two choices. We can do this the easy way, or the hard way."
A man in a yellow uniform wearing wild black hair, in essence Wolverine from the X men growls before he has adamanitum claws come out of his palms and says,"Listen bub, you may be a hot shot but don't think you can dismiss us or you're going to regret it!"
Another fighter, a man with a stick and wearing a long brown coat with glowing eyes who goes by the name Gambit just chuckles and says," He is right my friend. Look down on us too much and we just might unite at once to take you down pretty boy."
Ezan then sighs and says," Idiots, you want to forsake my charity? Suit yourself! "
Gambit then takes out a pack of cards and says,"Time to play the great super elite warrior his hand! Royal Flush!"
With that Gambit throws a barrage of energy charged cards at Ezan, only for Ezan to slice them up so fast with his blade that it does not even seem that he moved! Yet it's clear Ezan did something as the cards all fall to pieces before they reach him! Wolverine then says,"That's it punk, grin as I slash you up! Berserker Claw!"
With that Wolverine charges at Ezan, just as many other fighters charge at Ezan from all directions!"
However Ezan shrugs and says,"Fine, don't listen to me and see what happens! Chidori Stream!"
With that Ezan has his energy explode before a field of lighting surrounds him, and shocks all of the fighters surrounding him with so much voltage that all of them are zapped unconscious or at least nearly out of it!"
Ezan just gets annoyed and says,"Bah, I fought I was entering a serious fighting competition, not a circus of fools! I'll just clean things up here so I can get the real challenge that I, oh?"
All of a sudden the ground below him glows blue, before the ground around him blasts up with ice till ice covers the size of a house! All of a sudden the Enji Veigue lands in front of the ice before he sighs and says,"Whew, that was close. His guard was off just long enough for me to effect him with my Celsius Caliber attack."
A few other Enji like Rid, Steiner, Tidus, Kain and others all gather around before Tidus chuckles and says,"Nice work Veiuge, that will cool off that hot head! Now hurry and toss him out of here before he breaks out of it! Then we can fight and not know who the winner is going to be!"
Veiuge nods and says,"Ezan 's magical energy is tremendous, but my Celsius Caliber attack should be able to suppress it, long enough for him to break out only after the match is over. Huh, no way!"
Everyone cringes as they see a lightning bolt descend from the sky, and shatter the ice before Ezan emerges looking bored before he then says,"Nice try Veiuge, but the fatal flaw was that for your magic to suppress my energy, you would have to have been strong enough to keep down my strength in the first place. That and the fact that I saw your move movements in the corner of my right eye made your plan doomed to failure."
Tidus then says,"Damn those Sharingan eyes! Even with those powers, your still and power still can't overcome all of us at once buster!"
Ezan just has the Nu Epyon glow before he then says,"I see after all of this time Tidus, you still fail to comprehend my skill. I don't' just depend on one asset to win a battle, I make use of several trained skills at once to obtain victory! Now come at me if you have the nerve, to see just how effectively I use the skills I have been trained to use in battle!"
Rid then grins as he has the Last Fencer sword in his hand shine before he then says," Bring it Ezan! I am not scared of you!"
All of a sudden Shadow walks up and chuckles before he then says,"Indeed, it's time to put to the test who the true ultimate life form is! Chaos Blast!"
With that Shadow fires a powerful blast of red energy at Ezan, and Ezan instantly slashes it in half, only to see many more opponents coming for him before he sighs and says,"Tsc, I suppose there is little point making this to one sided, it will be bored waiting for the other groups to finish after all. Find, at least get me a good warm up!"
With that Ezan goes to dodge the incoming punches, sword and lance strikes another attacks with ease and then instantly goes to back hand Tidus out of the ring. This causes the announcer of his sector, the one with the eye patch to chuckle as he says," Did you see that folks? This Enji Budokai is all ready exploding in to a collision of intense passion! However, even so it's clear the stronger members are showing their stuff from the get go! Don't even blink fans, or you will miss the action! "
With that the announcer then goes on to, talk.
However, we leave him now to see how some of the spectators are viewing the battle royal, and for that I mean the only teammate of Squad 7 not taking part in the fight James! And for this we turn to the VIP booth in the arena, where James, along with many others like Master Myers, Ansem, the other Masters, and a few others like Samus Peach, Zelda, Lacus 's parents, and more are all watching the enters fighting from a comfy spot!
At the moment James is watching from the room's balcony as he sees the large screen that's being the one on the TV programs and then sees a split screen going from Ben's group, to Doug's group to Ezan 's group and more before he then chuckles and says," My, this event is proving to be quite the spectacle. I am glad I decided to sit this one out though, it would be quite an ordeal to win and I think I am enjoying this more."
Samus, with her helmet off but still armored up nods and says,"I admit it's quite the show. Ben, everyone seems so much stronger even from when we fought together against Weil. I suppose it's a good thing though, makes me feel like we really have a chance of defeating the Zannacross Empire."
James nods and says,"Yes, I think in part King Atem and the masters wanted to rally the public's fragile and worn down hopes, and show we have more than a good chance of winning this. Everyone seems to have there fighting spirit riled up. Even the crowd. Heh, on the way I even found a few, "diehard" fans fighting amongst themselves. Huh, what the? Whoa!"
James then hears a bunch of yelling, before all of a sudden two people come crashing in to the room from above the balcony! James gets alarmed, only to see that the two before him don't seem to be hostiles to anyone but themselves, as they are what seems to be another giant yellow chicken and a, fat man wearing green pants and a white work shirt! Everyone sees the chicken and the man punching and kicking each other savagely before James clears his throat and says,"Excuse me, but this is a private booth so please leave now before you face the consequences. "
The fat man kicks the giant chicken in the gut before he then says, Mind your own business four eyes!
This freak sold me a out of date coupon and no one screws over Peter Griffin!"
The chicken then wipes off some blood before he then says," It's your own fault for not checking the expiration date you fat freak!"
Peter then body slams the chicken and bangs a plate on his head as he says,"Screw you man!"
With that the man named Peter then goes on to head butt the chicken before Samus gets annoyed and says," Really, some people just are so senseless. Would let the drunken idiots get close to here? Huh?"
The two then hear another wild yell before another fat man, this time with yellow skin, bald and wearing blue pants lands right on the ground and gets up instantly before he glares at Peter before he then says,"There you are phony! You took my beer by pretending to be me ! No one steals Homer Simpson's beer!"
Peter then turns around and says," Hey watch it baldy, I was thirsty and they were looking for a fat man so I went for it!"
This gets Homer enraged as he says," Bald! I have hair you jerk! Why you little! RAH!"
With that Homer charges at Peter and then begins to straggle him while the chicken punches Peter in the groin! Homer laughs and says,"That's right, you're a phony a big fat phony! Huh? Doh! AHH!"
With that all three get so riled up that they fall right out of the balcony and crash in to the stands below! James and Samus look down and seem them all dazed before Samus says,"Um, should, we do something?"
James shrugs and says," The three, all seem , er, to have the right proportions to get out of that without many injuries. Besides, they need to learn there lesson."
With that a few guards come to arrest the trouble makers and one goes for Homer as the yellow man then says,"No wait, don't taze me bro! It was just a, AHH!"
As the guards indeed shock Homer and cause him to yell loudly Master Myers walks over and says,"Um, is everything all right here?"
James nods and says,"Don't worry Grand Master, just, a few rowdy fans letting their passions get the best of them. I must say, it looks like, oh? Ah, thanks for getting the drinks Kate."
James then sees his blond haired girl friend emerge with his and her own drinks before she giggles and says," My pleasure James, I know you want to keep a good watch on your friend's fights. How are they doing?"
James looks up at the main screen and sees Ben kicking Ranga back and then punching Lloyd out of the ring before it then changes to Doug grabbing Fang's lance and snapping it like a twig before throwing her out of the ring! James then repositions his glassless as he then says,"Quite well for the most part Kate. They were all lucky that they were not paired up against each other just yet. Because it's clear that both Ben and Doug seem to be even stronger than they were just weeks ago. And to think this is just getting started. It's going to be one intense day all right."
Myers nods and says," Yes, not only can I feel the conflicting power levels blasting at each other, but I can sense the raging emotions clashing as well. For many people, it's clear that they are throwing everything they have to win."
James then says,"No doubt Ben is one of them, I could see it in his eyes, the resolve never shined brighter. "
Kate then nods and says,"That's right, you told me he had a deep score to settle with that Brad guy right? He was the one who was being rude at that ball right? He sounds like he needs a lesion in manners form what you have been telling me."
Myers sighs as he then says,"I am afraid that he needs a lot more then that madam. I just hope that Brad Fowltror's true ambitions won't spoil the message the Enji Budokai is trying to send."
Samus then turns to Myers and says," So, I take it you all have made procedures in case he does try and pull as great a stunt as I heard he did at the Dark Tekken Gauntlet?"
Myers nods and says,"Yes, me and his majesty have a backup plan in place. There is no way, that what happened there will be allowed to be repeated here. For now, let's just hope the fighters here don't have to suffer from any other insanity then the heat of this battle. "
James nods and says,"Well, guess we will see for ourselves."
With that James Myers Samus and the others resume looking at the fights, and at the moment the main monitor is now showing none other than Mario, so let's tune to him for a bit shawl we?
At the moment the hero of the Mushroom Kingdom is doing fairly well and has managed to take down the fighters that tried to disposed of him so far. However, at the moment his current opponent is giving him trouble, for it's none other than a very fat, and powerful sumo wrestler who goes by the name of Edmond Honda! Mario's jumps just seem to bounce off the, large man's fat and as Mario's last attack just causes E Honda to chuckles Mario scratches his hair and says,"
Mamma Mia, is this guy a human?"
E Honda laughs and says," Of course I am a human little man! Just one powerful guy, who is not about to lose to a scrawny runt like you! Now, time I teach you the ultimate power of the sumo! One Hundred Hand Slap!"
With that Mario finds himself under assault as the large man barrages him with hand strikes! As Mario goes flying to the floor he shakes his head and says,"Oh my, I thought I would have to hold back on this guy, but looks like he has more muscle in that fat then I realized! "
E Honda then pounds his belly as he says,"Not just muscle mustache man, its power that can't be stopped! I'll show you! "
With that E Honda then jumps up and prepares to body slam Mario as he laughs and says,"Say good bye you, GUH!"
All of a sudden a blue blur hits Honda in the head hard, and sends him crashing to the ground with a thud before none other than
Sonic lands on the ground in front of Mario and says,"Sorry big guy,
but you are going to have to be more careful where you throw your weight! Honda then looks dazed as he then says,"What, what the? Damn you, blue, thing! You dare mock me and my glorious Sumo skills? Ill pound you flat!"
Sonic just wags his finger as he then says," Maybe if you can catch me chunky, but that's not going to happen!"
With that a furious E Honda goes to attack Sonic, only for Sonic to dodge every attack! Sonic is grinning as he sees this and says,"
Come on, think slapping thin air will change anything?"
E Honda turns beet read as he says,"DAMN YOU RUNT! Think you're so fast? When I get my hands on you, I'll squeeze that cocky grin out of you!"
Sonic just laughs and says,"You think this is speed? Ill show you speed!"
With that Sonic goes even faster, and begins to be like a blue blur around E Honda, before he moves so fast that E Honda gets dizzy and distorted! Honda then begins to get off balance as he then says,"What the, why are there four of you now! Blasted , I'll crush all of you!"
With this Honda is so dizzy, that he begins sticking thin air before he at last does not even realize he is heading out of the ring, and falls right out of it before emitting a , "NO!"
As everyone hears a loud splash Sonic chuckles and says," Man, that was a kick."
Mario chuckles and says,"Thanks for that Sonic. I could have taken him down, but, you saved things from getting, smelly. "
Sonic laughs and says,"No sweat it Mario. Could not bear to see a hero be taken down by some big lummox. After all, it's more stylish for a hero to take down another hero!"
Mario then narrows his eyes and says,"What's that suppose to mean Sonic? You think you can defeat me?"
Sonic then stenches his legs and says,"It means you're going down Mario. Nothing personal but I plan on leaving this Enji Budokai at least somewhere near the top! "
Mario adjusts his hat as he then says,"So do I Sonic, and you're not going to be the one who defeats a me!"
Sonic's cocky grin forms even wider as he then says,"That so Mario? Don't take this the wrong way, but, while it's clear we are both hero's, I just may have came from a stronger class, and a faster one without a doubt! "
Mario then takes out his Ultra Hammer as he then says,"No doubt you're a faster then me Sonic, but speed is not everything !"
Sonic then shrugs and says,"Maybe, but we will see just how much it matters! Your on Mario!"
Mario nods and says," Ok, let's a go!"
With that Mario jumps up and tries to smash Sonic with an over head smash attack, only for Sonic to easily jump out of the way! Sonic whistles as he sees Mario's attack shatter the ground where he last stood and says,"
Man, that's just as strong as one of Knuckles punches! Too bad Knuckles could never land a hit on me, and neither will you! I may not pack quite a wallop, but, I'll show you how much I can sting!"
With that Sonic curls up and performs his classic Sonic spin dash attack! Mario just manages to sidestep out of the way, but Sonic at once changes course and bursts back at the plumber!
Mario tries to smash Sonic back like a pinball, only for Sonic to blast up and smash at Mario right in the face! Mario goes flying and lands with a thud before he then at once gets back up and says," I see you're not just all talk Sonic. But, I have a few tricks myself!"
Sonic nods and says,"Then bring it on, Ill rocket right through you slow poke!"
Mario then clutches his white glove and says,"Don't be so sure!"
Mario then unleashes a barrage of fire balls at Sonic, only for Sonic to dodge them all and says,"Sorry Mario, but your fire balls are not going to cut it."
Mario then jumps up and then says,"Well, if this level is to easy for you, try theses on for size! Ultra Fire Ball's!"
With that Mario then unleashes a barrage of energy balls that are nearly as large as him, and as Sonic speeds out of their path some of the incoming attacks are strong enough to blow away some of the other fighters right out of the area! Sonic sees this and says,"Whoa, guess your quite the powerhouse. But, even so it's just bigger hail stones to me skip through!"
Mario sees Sonic dodging his attacks and grimaces before he then says,"This is not going well, Sonic is faster then I realized. I'll never hit him like this. Wait, but, if he is to fast then I'll just have to change things up a bit! Better hope you have energy left Sonic!"
With that he unleashes more fire balls and Sonic just keeps zigzagging out of there way before chuckling and saying,"
Oh don't think you're going to tire me out Mario! I had a swell chilly dog just before we started so I'll be able to run like this all day!"
Mario chuckles and says,"Maybe so, but to bad your road is closed off Sonic!"
Sonic then gets caught off guard as he dodges another Giga Fire ball before he then says,"Don't know if your cap is in your eyes pal but I zoomed through narrower tracks then this! Huh? "
Sonic then sees that a wall of fire is right in front of him and brakes himself just in time before he then says,"
Whoa, looks like Mario's fire balls are leaving nasty after effects. Guess I'll just have to be a tad through, huh? No way!"
Sonic then realizes as he turns around that Mario has created a ring of fire with his barrage of fire balls before Mario chuckles and says,"Speed won't help you when you're out of room to run Sonic!"
Sonic looks embarrassed as he then says," Oh man, how could I have fallen for that? If I blast out of the ring with super speed I'll just land right out of the ring so that won't do me any good! Not to mention I can't swim!"
Mario then chuckles as he then says," Looks like you're going to have to think of something else to speed past this Sonic! This ought to level the playing field a bit, unless you're thinking about going Super Sonic or something!"
Sonic chuckles and says,"Nah, this is not a life or death battle and using the Chaos Emeralds would be being unfair. That is, unless you plan on growing huge again or using those power stars!"
Mario shrugs and says,"This is a fair match Sonic, so I won't resort to that either! And that's because I am going to win this right now!"
With that Mario does a triple jump and jumps in to the ring of fire preparing to smash Sonic down with his Ultra Hammer! However Sonic sighs and says,"Come on Mario, I thought you were smarter than this! Think you can beat me so simply? It will take more than that! Sonic Wind!"
With that Sonic instantly curls up around and spins around in a circle and spins so fast it creates a tornado of wind, that is powerful enough to not only blow Mario back, but blow out the flames to! As Mario lands on the ground Sonic just wags his finger and says,"Nice try Mario, but like I said I don't feel on losing just yet!"
Mario then says," Whoa, I did not realize how strong he was even without the Chaos Emeralds! Sonic, your one tough fighter, and a great hero! But, I have my own pride as a hero and a fighter to! And I will defeat you!"
Sonic sighs and says,"Mario, you got a killer spirit, just like me! I dig that, but you're not beating me. And, I'll show you why!"
You're clever, but I'll show you so much speed that no matter what you think of it won't fly! Light Speed Dash! Ready! "
With that in a instant glows with a light blur aura and Mario braces himself, only for in a instant Sonic to be in front of Mario, and smash him in the gut with his fist as he then says," Go!"
Sonic's punch sends Mario reeling and nearly knocks him all the way out of the arena! Mario nearly falls off but hangs on at the edge and jumps back up breathing hard!
Sonic sees this before he then says," You just might match me in stubbornness Mario. But, when an unmovable force and an unbreakable object buts heads, something's got to give!"
Mario nods and wipes the dust off his hat before he then says,"That's for sure. I have to hand it in to you Sonic, you're faster, and more clever than I thought you are. Guess behind that casual smirk your mind moves faster than your body!"
Sonic laughs and says," Oh man, now you're giving me too much credit! I just go with the wind, and enjoy where it takes me! I don't get stuck with the times, and always get ready to adapt to my newest adventure! That's how I keep staying afloat through all my battles, and why I am going to win this! Anyone who can't change with the situation is going to wind up stuck in the mud!"
Mario nods before he then says,"If you're always looking ahead, you won't be able to see what's in front of you till you trip up on it!"
Sonic shrugs and says,"Eh, I can adapt fast so I'll handle it. Oh?"
Sonic then hears an explosion blast out behind him in the ring and sees more explosions break out around him before he then says,"
Looks like the fun's spreading around! Sorry Mario, but I can't afford to drag this out! Get ready for a swim!"
Mario then clutches his fist and says,"We will see about that! I, still can see a way past you Sonic!"
With that he charges at Sonic and Sonic responds with,"Trying to end this with pride eh? At least you're choosing to end it smoothly!"
With that he goes to charge at Mario, only to swivel out of Mario's incoming fist and jump up before he then says,"All right, I don't know what you're thinking but I won't give you the time to pull it off!"
With that Sonic once more goes at full speed around the area and Mario can only make out a blue blur darting around him!
Sonic then says,"Guess it goes to show who can take it the longest between us! Later Mario, Light Speed Dash! "
With that Mario then sees a blast of blue energy flaring up before he closes his eyes and says,"This is a it. I'll only have one shot to hit him now. Just have to trust I learned his a behavior enough. All right, here we go! "
With that Mario turns to the right and has his energy explode before he then says,"Super Mario Final Fireball!" With that Mario instantly unleashes a massive fireball , right as Sonic appears! Sonic is shocked as he then says,"
What the, whoa!"
With that Sonic is hit dead on with Mario's ultimate fireball, and rings go flying as an explosion blasts out of the area! Mario then sees Sonic go flying, all the way out of the arena! Sonic lands on one of the rescue platforms underneath and lands with a soft bounce, which gives him time to get out of his daze and cough a bit before he then says,"What, no, I lost? He, threw everything he had, and gambled it with one final attack? Gutsy, I like it!"
Mario then walks up to the edge and gives a victory sigh as he says,"It's over Sonic, good game! You were fast, but that's what you get for being predicable. Maybe a next time! "
Sonic sighs and says,"Man, guess I did get a little too cocky thinking he was through. Well, you got me, this time Mario! Now hurry up and win so I don't look bad!"
Mario nods and says,"That's the plan Sonic, so time to win this! Huh?"
All of a sudden Mario hears a tremble before a cocky voice then says,"Hey fatso, there is a change in the game plan!"
Mario then turns around and says,"Hey who are you, WHAAH!"
In a instant a strong force to the head knocks Mario so hard he goes flying out of the ring and his hat is knocked off! Sonic is alarmed and says,"Whoa Mario! "
Sonic uses all of the energy he has to dash so fast he moves on water and quickly moves both him and Mario back on the platform before Sonic falls to his knees and says,"Man, talk about a cheap shot! Huh?"
He then hears a mad laughter before he looks up and sees none other than Brad! Brad forms a cruel grin at the two hero's as he says,"Talk about a easy win! Not like I was afraid of you fatty, but I just could not resist! "
Mario then retrieves his falling cap and puts it back on his head as he says,"Hey it's not fat, it's the ideal for my world! Besides, if you're so tough then at least have the nerve to fight me face to a face!"
Brad spits in to the water as he says,"I don't have time to waste with weak losers! No wonder you hang out with star boy, pathetic idiots like you two and Ben must like to stick together! After all no one else would want to stick with you heroes! HAHAHA!"
Mario then gets angry as he stands back up and says,"Watch it you crazy bully! Ben is a lot tougher then you, and a much better person!"
Brad then gets enraged and says," Oh shut it! Today's the day I shut everyone's traps about Auro, and make it clear that no one and I mean NO one stands above Brad Fowltror!"
Sonic gets annoyed as he then says,"Now I see why Ben keeps talking about how much he dislikes you! Now I can't wait for him to slug him faster than you slugged Mario!"
Brad cracks his neck and says,"Keep dreaming, because soon I am going to break down everyone's dream worlds and force everyone to expect the only reality that there is! And that's the cold hard law of the jungle where, huh?"
Brad hears something and turns around, only to see a powerful energy beam blast him in the face! A new voice then says,"If you were going to say that the law of you shutting up, then that would be correct!"
Brad then at once stomps out of the smoke, and sees Zidane, Cecil, Donkey Kong, Cless, Leon Magnus, Bartz, Knuckles, Senel, Ky, and even his captain Sabin! And most of the fighters still in the ring all in fighting stances and glaring at Brad!
Brad then says,"Oh, you all want some of this! Bring it, I was just done laughing at seeing you all suck up close!"
Zidane then has his daggers explode with his energy before he then says,"Damn it Brad, we are all sick of your god damn god complex! It ends here, there is no way your winning the Enji Budokai! We all agreed to take you down first before we settle things!"
Brad then forms an even more mad grin in his eyes and face before he then says,"Oh, you're all too impatient to wait in line for your trashing? Works for me! Because I am tired of you idiots getting in my way and being jealous that I can do with my pinky without even trying what all of you can do with everything you got combined! Oh and for your information Zidane, I don't think I am a god, I AM A GOD!"
Sabin sighs and says,"Brad, how could you have gone so wrong, after everything I tried to teach you!"
Brad laughs and says," It's because I never listen to what you had to say from the get go, because I knew from the start it was a load of crap! Sabin, time I get you back for all of those god damn push-ups!"
Cless then says,"Brad, you disgraced the Enji Knights long enough! Its time you realize your place Fowltror, and how you're not going to be the best just by being a jerk and throwing a temper tantrum like some demented monster child!"
Brad chuckles and says,"Cless my man, the only ones being childish are you all, for being too stuck up to admit my way is the best! I am not no lame modest wimp, I strut my champion body around for all it is! Why did you idiots even allow me to play in your stupid game then if you knew I would win it all?"
Cecil then has the Light Bringer explode with holy energy before he points the sword at Brad and says,"Because unlike you we don't think your victory is written in stone! Even if it's not one of us, someone will take you down! Because after all, someone as cruel, crude, and selfish as you who only values power and strength, could never become the champion of the universe!"
Brad laughs loudly like a red neck before he then slaps his own knee so hard it creates a shock-wave before he then says,"Oh man, you guys STILL don't get it! That's the reason that I am the top dog no matter how much you cowards can't expect it, because I play things how they REALLY are!"
And with that Brad powers up, before his muscles bulge and he gets larger before he then says,"All your talk about ideals and peace is nothing but a sack of crap meant to calm down the countless powerless nothings that need something to believe in! But, all of your motto's, rules, philosophies and ideals are just a cover for the real truth. And the truth is that, equality, fairness, justice, truth, peace, love, it's all just appetizers when the main course of what is important is POWER!
Power is the only damn thing that matters, and I have the most of it, and that's why I WILL be number one! And now to show you just how strong I really am, with only using fifty percent of my full strength I am going to use these two fists to crush everything you all have! So get ready to repeat the last lesson I gave you!"
Zidane then narrows his eyes as he then says,"Don't think this is the same thing Brad. I am not going to be nice, like before. This time, I'll take you down even if I have to kill you! Something tells me no one will mind! Trace!"
With that Zidane explodes with pink energy and unleashes his full power before he then charges at Brad and says,"Time you fly away out of this place Brad! Reverse Gaia!"
With that Zidane bursts right at Brad, only for Brad to instantly put his large hands on Zidane's arms and squeeze hard before saying,"Was that suppose to make me feel scared you tailed freak? Because that would only work if you're a threat to me, and you're not even strong enough to make me sweet! Huh?"
He then sees Cecil and the others charging at him before Cecil then says,"Maybe not alone he has the power to overcome you, but he is not alone! Saint Dive!"
Cless then says,"Chaos Distortion Blade! "
Leon also attacks as he fiercely yells out," Marian!
Auron then attacks Brad at the same time and says,"Banishing Blade!"
All four powerful attacks hit Brad at once, only for the swords to just bounce off Brad's skin!
Cecil then is shocked as he says,"What the, GUH!"
Brad instantly smashes all five of the nearby Enji near him with lighting fast punches before he then says,"That's what you get for bringing toys in to a man's fight! Does not matter how many of you come at me, because a pile of weaklings still won't do anything but tickle me! GUH!"
With that Sabin gives a strong punch to Brad before Brad glares at Sabin and Sabin says,"Brad, you always had power, but you never knew how to use it properly! Your still nothing but a wild angry beast thrashing about! "
Brad grins and says," Don't act so smug, you're a beast like me, we all are man! At least I know the reality of how things go down, and that's why you're going to your your face smashed through the ground!"
Sabin then says,"Enough! Bum Rush Blitz! Huh?"
Sabin goes to attack Brad but he just catches his teachers fists and says,"Come on, you think your lame fists can hurt me! No matter how you throw them, they are still weak to mine! Let me see if you can get MY message Sabin!"
With that Brad crushes down his larger hands on Sabin enough to make the Enji from Fargo wince in pain before he kicks Sabin hard in the gut before slamming him hard to the ground! Brad just laughs and says,"
How about we go through one of MY classes eh?" Chloe Valens charges at Brad with her sword before she then says,"You savage thug, you're not going to be allowed to get on talking to us like that any longer, and your own Squad Captain most of all! ! Sword Rain, Ah!" Before she can even attack Brad warps in front of her, and grabs her by the neck! He then licks his tong out and has a lustful look in his eyes and says,"
You're all so judgmental, that's your problem! Maybe you need a real man to wake you up eh girl? Don't worry, you can ask around to see how good I am with breaking in stubborn chicks. And with a body such as yours I'll do it for free!"
Senel, not happy at all seeing Brad talk to his long time friend that way gets enraged and says," How dare you! Don't you touch her! "
Senel then tries to lift Brad up using one of his throe Eres moves but Brad just snickers and says,"Or ill what? You think you can deny me what I want Senel? Hell no!"
With that he head butts Senel hard in the gut and kicks him to the side so hard that the Enji spits out blood before Brad laughs madly and says,"Feel it freak, the cold truth of the strong! The strong take what they want, and the weak can't do anything but get in line or get smashed in line! I am sick of all of you keeping me from having what I want, that's why it's time I take what I want and show that none of you can deny me what I deserve!"
Ky then glares at Brad and says," You think you can just do whatever you want because your strong? You're the worst kind of person Brad Fowltror! I heard enough from you, so answer me! What happened to my brother Jin? Noel, she said you killed him and the rest of his division! She and Tager only barley survived!"
Brad chuckles and says,"That broad still survived? Tougher then I thought, to survive that crazy attack. Come on, like I would waste time with that loon?"
Ky has his power explode before he then says," I can see the lie, the murderous gleam on your face! Answer me Brad!"
Brad leans over and says,"You just want it to be, right man? Besides, even if it really was me, not like you can do a damn thing about it because you're too damn pathetic!"
Ky is about to charge at Brad before Zidane extends his arm to hold his fellow Enji back! Zidane then jumps back and says,"We are going to see who's pathetic Brad! No matter what, there is no way you're coming out the winner Brad! Bartz, you ready?"
His brown haired friend nods and says,"Lead the way Zidane!"
With that Zidane jumps higher in the air and then says,"Grand Lethal! "
With that Zidane unleashes a barrage of energy blasts before Bartz then uses the power of his Mimic ability to reproduce the same attack as he says,"Have a double scoop, on the house! Grand Lethal!"
With that Cecil fires a holy energy blast, Auron unleashes his Bushido Tornado attack, Sabin unleashes his Aura Bolt attack, and Ky, Jade, Red XIII and more all fire attacks all at Brad on all sides! But Brad then laughs and says," Oh please, I told you, everything you ALL have at once is worth my toenails in the face of absolute force!"
With that Brad spins around quickly and performs a lariat like move, spinning fast enough to smash all of the attacks away at once! As everyone then sees the barrage of attacks be blown away the announcer of the area takes notice and says,"Unreal fans, are you getting this! Brad Fowltror has long had a, difficult complex history with the Enji Knights, but there is no denying is raw strength since that powerful lariat he unleashed is stronger then everything all of his opponents can muster? Huh?"
The announcers platform was on the edge of the ring, and his last statement got the attention of the nearby fighter, the large muscular heavily scared man wearing nothing but a red underwear and a beard named Zangief hears this and snickers before he turns to the announcer and says,"What? You call that a Lariat? That man may be strong but his skills are amateurish in the face of the Zangief the red cyclone! I'll show you how it's done!"
With that Zangief indeed performs a Lariat, and allows him to avoid being blasted by a incoming fireball from a martial artist named Lu Kang. Zangief laughs as he then grabs Lu Kang and throws him right out of the area before he laughs even louder and says,"HAH! See that? That's the true power of a master, GUH!"
With that a stray energy blast deflected by Brad blasts Zangief out of the ring before the announcer chuckles and says,"See folks, those that talk the talk and those that walk the walk are clearly being sorted out, so let's see who will survive this carnage! "
With that the view is then zoomed in on Brad still defecting the attacks with his lariat before he stops and says,"Man, you guys are so weak my hands don't even feel num! That's really the best all of the so called elite warriors can do at once huh? "
Cecil then says,"Blast him, we have to take him down!"
Cless nods and says," If we could only unite all of our power, and blast him off the edge, then that would be that! Come on, he is just one, GUH!"
With that Brad smashes his fist in to the Enji before grabbing him with his other arm and slamming Cless in to the ground! He then smirks and says," Just one guy you were going to say sucker? Nah, I am not one man, I am the freaking unstoppable Juggernaut! I am not moving any where unless I damn well feel like it!" With that Zidane then says,"
Come on, everyone just attack him at once and that should be enough!"
With that Knuckles then says,"I had it with this guy, there is no way I am letting him get the last laugh!"
With that Knuckles dives right at Brad, and as Zidane , Donkey Kong and others charge at Brad, he just snarls and then says,"When are all of you idiots going to get the message? All of the power you all have combined, is worth jack!"
With that Brad hammers the ground before him so hard, that it creates a shock-wave that blows everyone back! Brad then laughs madly as he then says," Bring every freaking fighter in this lame tournament at once, and you STILL won't be able to out muscle me!"
Zidane groans and says,"God damn it Brad, do you EVER shut up! You have been ragging about how great your muscles are since blazing day one!"
Brad widens his eyes with a sadistic tone as he then says," And that's because you still can't figure out just how great I am! Well, then I'll have to make the ultimate example, in pain!"
Brad then jumps up far as he winds his fist up and says,"That's right, after I get the message across every last one of you, no one will ever doubt my power again! So get ready!"
With that Brad comes racing down ready to smash Zidane with his fist, only for Bartz to tackle his pal out of the way at the last second, before Brad smashes down on the ground so hard that it pulverizes the entire section of the ring and causes another tremor!
Zidane then says," Oh man, thanks Bartz, if I was hit by that it would be a long time before I woke up at best!"
Brad spits on the ground and says,"Your lucky any of you are ever waking up when I am done with you! There is only one way out of the pain train, and that's by putting in your ticket with the conductor! So get ready to, huh?"
All of a sudden Brad and everyone sees cracks forming all around the arena before Cecil then says,"Uh no! Brad's attack hit the ring so hard, it's no longer stable!"
The Judge Droid then says,"Warning, ring's structure may have been compromised!
Brad raises an eyebrow as he then says,"Stop your whimpering, you're not backing out now! Huh, what? AHH!"
All of a sudden the entire ring shatters and everyone starts falling in to the water as the Judge Droid's platform hovers up and says," Correction, ring structure has indeed been compromised!"
Brad sees the water fast approaching as he then says,"No, NO! No damn rule is denying me what is mine!"
Zidane then says," Oh man, with the area around the ring disabling anyone from flying looks like this is it! Huh?"
Zidane then sees a sizable chunk of the ring falling near him before he grins and says,"Wait, if I can just fall last, I'll win, and Brad will lose! "
Zidane then gathers his energy and quickly turns around and says," Come on, Meo Twister!"
With that Zidane fires a beam of energy in to the water, to propel himself upward! He then grins and says," All right ,hello victory! Huh, no!"
He then feels a tug and sees Brad has grabbed his tail and looks manic as he then says,"You wish, but thanks for being my stepping stone monkey!"
With that Brad hurls Zidane to the water and lifts himself in the air high enough to land in the water last! With that Sonic and Mario then sees this and Sonic snaps his fingers and says,"Shoot, that punk almost lost it! "
Brad at once sees all of the angry faces at him and just laughs madly as he then says," YAH! Screw you losers! See what all of your magic and training got you? In the end my power, and my shrewd street smarts over took everything you all had! HAHAHAHA see everyone! Brad the great, is truly greater then all of you schmucks! So get ready for, huh? What the, GUH!"
Just then a large rock that went flying in to the air when Brad punched the ring lands on him and sends him flying down to the bottom of the sea! Sadly it's too late, as the Judge droid has all ready called the match and says,"The winner has been decided! Winner of section four of the Enji Budokai primaries are, barley, Brad Fowltror!"
Zidane sighs and says,"Well, at least Brad being dumb enough to get hit like that was almost worth it. Still, damn, did not want that prick to have the pleasure of being in the next phase."
Cless nods as he then says," I just hope Ben or Ezan will face him soon to finally put him in his place. I am ashamed to say it but I don't think that many others have the power to take him down at full power."
Zidane nods as he gets on the rescue boat and says,"Well, maybe Lacus could, if she was not so loyal to Brad that its slicking. Seriously Lacus, I don't know what Brad did to you, but how can you still be so loyal to that man?"
With that Zidane just sits down as the rest of the defeated Enji get on board, not bothering or caring to try and get the bolder off Brad, not even the Slate who was in that ring and annoyed Brad sent him flying carelessly.
In any case we now turn to see another area of the primaries going down, and its none other than Lacus and her group! We rewind the time a tad, to just how the fight in her section broke out and as we do the scene is Lacus just staring at the ground, looking at the Oath keeper sword before she then says," I wonder, how much pain is left, before it all ends? Or, at least how much pain do I have to inflect, till it becomes second nature to me, like Brad? At this point, I don't care, I just want it to end, this pain eating me away to end!"
Meanwhile as she is looking at her hands Zelos is walking up with his blade drawn, looking confused as he sees Lacus looking distraught before he then says,"
Hey Lacus, you even awake? I know you're my enemy but even so I refuse to attack hot babes, even babes with issues, till they are ready to fight! "
Lacus does not seem to notice Zelos at all before the red haired friend of Lloyd raises an eyebrow and says,"Man, what the hell did Brad do to her, take out her ear drums? A shame, she use to be so lively. Huh?"
Zelos sees his friend Sheena glaring at him as she says," Oh come on, you never have problems attacking me when I was ready!"
Zelos then chuckles and says," I repeat, I only show manners to lady's and, OW!"
Sheena then smashes Zelos in the head before she says," Screw you Zelos I'll, huh?
He then hears a tremble before he sees a large figure coming up, looking like a yellow humanoid dragon and spinning around a spear! The being just snorts and says," Don't bother trying to reason to this girl Enji, its nothing but an anomaly that you're trying to decode! You, Lacus Raystar, prepare yourself! I am Garr, from the warrior tribe of the Brood, the tribe that exists to slay rabid dragons wherever they hide in the cosmos! And you will be my biggest task you mutant!"
As Zelos sees Garr 's spear glow with energy he chuckles nervously and says,"Take it easy buddy, this is supposed to be a friendly, nonlethal contest remember!"
Garr snickers and says," Bah, I don't care about any of this, I came here to kill this abomination! Lacus Raystar, you will die now! Kyrie Thrust!"
With that a explosion of power blasts out of the dragon like man, before he lunges right at Lacus 's heart, and to everyone's shock Lacus does not even move! However as Garr lunges, he hits Lacus's chest, only for it to shatter on impact! As Garr then steps back he looks at the spear and says,"No, this can't be! AHH!" Instantly dark thorny vines blast out of the ground and consume Garr before squeezing him tightly! Lacus then looks up at Garr, with emotionlessly empty eyes before she says," Deluded man, did you truly think you had the power to kill me? No, you and I are as apart as bugs and humans are. Now, pay the price for your arrogance!"
With that Lacus clutches her hand and the vines constrain Garr harder, causing blood to pour out of him! Without a second glance Lacus waves her hand and unleashes a surge of power form it to blast Garr right out of the area before she then says,"You, you're not worth a second thought fool."
Zelos then whistles and says,"Man, that was ice cold even if he did try to kill you!"
Lacus just turns to Zelos and says," Are you next? Come at me, I know you want to kill me, all of you do!"
Zelos then sighs and says,"Lacus, seriously you need help!"
A larger figure , another humanoid dragon with orange skin wearing a large Ax walks up and sighs as he says,"Indeed, it's such a shame you grown up this way Lacus."
Zelos rises a eyebrow as he says,"You a partner of that last guy buddy? Because, I don't think trying to avenge him is a bright idea."
The dragon creature then says,"He and I are not alike Enji. I am Argo Kindu, a member of the dragon like Trewa race. I use to be a guard at the Raystar estate and watched Lacus grow. Lacus, I know what has happened to you, but you can't let your despair control you! You're risking letting your sadness drive everything away from you!"
Lacus looks at Argo and says,"Argo, did my father, tell you to talk to me?"
Argo then says," No! I came here to test my skills! But never the less I am worried about Lacus! You're dancing across a path that you won't be able to return from!"
Lacus just giggles in giggles with a sad tone as she slowly walks up to Argo, Sheena, and Zelos and says," It's all ready to late, this path I am on Argo, there is no going back. You, you're just like the others, you're trying to warn me, weaken me, and confuse me. But, it's useless, I won't let your lies fool me, hurt me anymore! Think after all this time that your depiction could get me to be tricked, so you at last can destroy me like you all want! No, I won't, let you do it!"
Zelos then says," Lacus, what the hell did Brad tell you! Yah your acting weird lately but we are not about to kill you!"
Lacus then looks panicked as her energy explodes and she says," You're lying!"
With that Lacus unleashes a wave of energy that is so powerful it blasts both Zelos and Argo right out of the arena before she then says," I hear you all, I am no longer your prized freak but your shame so you want to sweep me under the rug! Huh? Oh, you three?"
Lacus then sees her former teammates Collette, Yuna, and Terra all dash in front of her before Collette then says,"Lacus, stop this! What happened to make you so paranoid!"
Terra then looks dismayed at seeing Lacus and says,"Yes Lacus, you must calm down and talk to us! It's the only way we can help you!"
Lacus staggers back and looks pale as she gets in to a fighting stance and says,"
Help? I trusted all of you for so long only for your help to make my suffering unbearable! It's like Brad said all along, I bought in to your con for long enough because I was desperate to believe the lie, but I no longer will let your fantasies harm me any longer!"
Yuna then gets distraught as she then says,"Lacus, we are so sorry you had to suffer so much, but please you have to get a grip! Have you really gotten so bad that you are losing touch with reality? Have you forgotten all of what the Enji have taught you? "
Lacus forms a sad smile as she says,"No Yuna, I see things, clearly now, more than ever! The motto and belifes of the Enji are nothing but the words of fools! It sounds nice to live a honorable path, but to live that life is to live one of dreams! Life is crule, brutal and ruthless and the only way to live it to be like that or die!
Brad's path, you all are disgusted in it for its brutality, but it's the only true path! We as a society, can never truly coexists, because are desires will always over ride the common good! Only those with the power to secure their happiness will be able to rest. And now, no matter what, I just want the pain to end! Brad is the only one who was truly able to ease my pain, and keep the Blue Eyes White Dragon from consuming me entirely! That's why, I'll follow him no matter what, even if it means that I am to be despised by everyone else! After all, it's clear now that I am destined to be shunned by society anyway, so there is no point pretending any longer!"
Before anyone can say anything all of a sudden another voice then says,"It's only pretend if you think that's the only option Lacus! There is still time to change things, but only if you make the efforts to change Lacus!"
Lacus then sees Aqua walk up, with her Rain Storm Kanata glowing with energy and Tifa, Tear, Goblez and a few others behind her as she looks sad and says,"Lacus, has Bad battered you down so much that the once fierce but kind sprit that Ben told me you use to have had use to has been smashed entirely? "
Lacus has her eyes flicker as she says,"Ben, said that?"
Aqua nods and says," Lacus, Ben cares deeply about you. He, still sees you as a friend, he still wants to help you and so do the rest of us! But, if you refuse to even accept anyone's help then nothing will happen!"
Lacus then has her energy explode before she laughs sadly and says,"Ben, he, is so, foolish! Can't he realize, that he and I, does he not realize what the reality is? Guess, he always was in his own world."
Tifa then gets annoyed and says," How could you say that about Ben! He, he still defends you , he still looks for ways to end your pain despite everything you and Lacus did to him!"
Lacus turns emotionless as she then says,"So what? Caring for me, having sympathy to me, what good will that do? I don't need your pity, not unless it can at last end my pain, truly end it! I am tired of lies, all I want now is the truth no matter how harsh it is! Brad, has the answers, Brad has saved me and he knows a way to save me for good! that's why I follow him."
Tear then narrows her eyes and says,"You think Brad is telling you the truth, really Lacus? I know you're in pain but even someone as desperate as you must see what kind of man Brad is."
Goblez nods and says," That man, has one of the largest shadows I have ever seen coursing through his heart. You may think your to tainted to come back to the light, but take my word child, its never to late. However, if you dismiss the light, it will reject you right back! Huh?
Lacus then has her energy explode so highly that her aura covers the entire ring and pushes the others back before she says,"How would you , any of you know what Brad is really like ? I know him, I know his heart, and in the end it's just to be a place where we can be at peace! WE, we just want to be in a place where, we, can be our selves without everyone judging, and condemning us! "
Aqua responds with,"And this is your true self Lacus? That's funny, never saw someone's true self being one consumed with such pain and despair! Is someone who causes pain to your friends, and is being isolated by everyone what you really want to be Lacus? Huh?"
Lacus is starting to cry as she then says,"You think, this is how I wanted things to be? I just wanted to avoid it all, avoid the pain, for me and for others! I tried so hard, to make people happy, to meet my expectations. But, it was not enough, it never could be enough! If I could just make it stop, I would but I, huh? AHHH!"
With that Lacus feels a intense pain in her head, and her aura turns red before she grasps her head and says," Stop it, make it stop! "
Terra is shocked and says,"Lacus, we are not doing anything! This energy, this is not yours or the Dragon's! Lacus, you're not well at all, you should not be here!"
Terra then gets closer to Lacus as she then says,"Please, let us help you. We are your friends and we just want to, huh?"
Lacus then glares at Terra and raises her blade before she then says,"My friends? No, you, you're all, out to get me! I have to fight, I have to win! Otherwise, if I don't win I'll die!"
With that she charges at Terra, and is ready to slash right in to her until Aqua flash steps in front of Terra and blocks the blow with her own sword! The strength of their blow causes a shockwave and Aqua sees the delirious look in Lacus 's eyes before she then says,"Lacus, for Ben's sake ill do what I can to save you even if it means knocking you out right now!"
Lacus then back flips back and gets in to a fighting stance and says," Miss Aqua, it would be foolish for you to think you have the power to back up such words! Radiant Burst!"
With that Lacus unleashes a barrage of flower funnels and barrages everyone around her with energy blasts! As Collette throws her charkams to take out the nearest flower funnel she sighs and says," Guess we have no choice but to fight. Even if it's a fighting tournament, I wish it did not come to this. Brad, he will pay for whatever he did to make Lacus be so delirious!"
Aqua nods as she blocks a incoming laser attack from one of the flower funnels and then has her sword glow before she then says,"
Guess this will have to be a case of tough love. Aqua Spike!"
With that Aqua strikes the ground with her sword before she uses a variation of a magic spell to create lances of water to burst out of the ground and destroy all of the Flower Funnels! One appears beneath Lacus but she is able to get out of the way. She then sees Tifa coming at her trying to hit her with her Final Heaven Limit break attack only for Lacus to block it with her white blade, before then grabbing Tifa with her thighs, and throwing her far across the ring!
She then sees Tear, Collette, and Yuna all fire holy magical attacks at her as Golbez fires a large chunk of rock from the ground at Lacus only for her to unleash a thorny energy whip like ribbon to appear out of her free hand and shatter them all with one lash!
She then says,"Because I use to think you were my friends I'll give you one warning. Don't get in my way or I'll do whatever it takes to remove you! Burst Stream, of Destruction!"
With that she fires a powerful energy blast right at everyone, only for Aqua to cast a barrier that absorbs the blast, before it shatters and unleashes a blast right back at Lacus! Lacus sets her own barrier up and the attack shatters instantly before she then says," Your barriers are good, but, mine are still superior Aqua! Don't think such a thing like that will stop me! "
Terra then sighs and says,"Lacus, please forgive me later, but if you truly have gone mad you must be stopped."
With that she transforms in to her Espar form and then powers up before she then says,"I pray that you can find peace someday Lacus, and be free from your shackles. But, till your insanity subsides you must calm down! Riot Blade!"
With that Collette then has her own angel wings form before she attacks with her Holy Judgment spell, just as Yuna unleashes her Ultima spell, Goblez attacks with his Cosmic Ray blast and Tear attacks with her Innocent Shine Mystic Art attack! As the many attacks combined to come at Lacus she casts a barrier to try and repel them before she then says," No, stop this! Why, why do you keep mocking me, trying to get in my way!"
Aqua then sighs before her energy explodes and she then says,"Because we are trying to help you Lacus! True friends do whatever they can to help their friend in need! Even if it means blasting sense in to you! Majestic Torrent!"
With that Aqua points her blade at Lacus, before a whirlpool of explosive water like magic energy comes crashing in to Lacus 's barrier, and causes it to crack! Lacus panics and says,"No, you just want, to hurt me again! Ben, all of you, the moment you lower my guard, then you will just trick me again and it will be the end! I am tired of lies, I won't be tricked again! Just, get away, GET AWAY!"
With that Lacus unlashes an explosions of energy, that is so great that it blasts away all of the attacks, before Terra then says,"What, the power of the Blue Eyes White Dragon? No! AHH!"
With that Terra, Aqua, Goblez and everyone else gets consumed with the explosion of energy Lacus unleashed, before they, and everyone else in the ring are blasted right out of it! The announcer sees this, and the mushroom faced announcer gulps before he then says,"Well ladies and gentlemen, looks like this section just reacted its explosive conclusion! No doubt, victory goes to the, um, passionate Raystar girl!"
With that the Judge droid announcers her the victor, but Lacus just sees Terra, and the others all knocked out in the water, being picked up by the rescue boats before she then says,"Why, why, can't you understand that it's the only way? Huh?"
She then turns around, and sees Aqua, still injured but in the ring with a bloody arm before she then says,"Because you have let your despair make you think that there is only one way Lacus! However, even if the choices are hard, there are still ways out of this! What do you really want Lacus?"
Lacus then has her energy surge, before her aura bubbles up, and the scale armor of the Blue Eyes White Dragon forms around her hand before she then says,"Don't you get it? I had wasted years of my life wishing there was other ways out of this! But, this is the only path there is for me! So, get out of my way!"
With that Lacus bursts at Aqua, and is nearly about to impale her with her armored claw, before she all of a sudden changes coarse, and slashes the ground in front of Aqua , causing the part of the ring to be sliced off and for Aqua to fall out of the area! The announcer sees this and chuckles nervously as he says,"Er, my bad everyone, guess someone was still in there! Ah well, it's a moot point since Miss Raystar corrected that quite quickly. "
Lacus then sees her hand transform back to normal, and sees her skin remain pale before she quivers with fear and she sees Aqua look at her from below before she staggers back and says," Why, can't you see , that the more difficult you all make this be, it will just hurt for everyone? Just, stop trying to trick me, and you won't get hurt. I, can't, hold myself together having to deal with theses lies much longer. The dragon's will, it keeps getting stronger and stronger.
Kill, that voice demanding I kill, it just keeps getting louder and louder! I, it has to end soon, no matter what the conclusion is. Ben, if only you and the others would realize, just how futile it is, to try and change things. I just hope, realizes this, and the conclusion of this Enji Budokai, will all not be, too painful.
"With that Lacus just lies on the ground and hears the people cheering as she looks up on the main screen to see the others fighting. And for now we change are view once more to none other than Ben and his progress!
As we return to Ben's side, it seems the welder of the Star Sword is doing quite well, for he has defeated most of the other fighters in the arena! At the moment Ben has just defected Luke's Radiant Howl Mystic Art attack to send it back at Luke and send both him and Guy flying out of the area before quickly blocking Ranga 's Carnage Scissors attack before grinning and saying,"Man, you really are strong Ranga. I did not feel this power out of you during the Dark Tekken Gauntlet! "
Ranga grins and says," Well that's because I got stronger since then Enji! What you think I would just sit still waiting for a chance to get back at you? Think again! Because I am going to show who is the best!"
Before Ben can responds a raspy voice then says," That's right, and it's going to be me! "
Ranga raises a eyebrow and says," Hey, like hell it was suppose to be me! Who is, GUH!"
With that a red energy blast then sends Ranga flying before another one comes for Ben! Ben instantly shatters it with a punch before he gets annoyed at seeing Ranga land outside the ring before he then says,"Hey! What kind of jerk interrupts a fight? Huh? Oh, THAT kind of jerk."
Ben then sees a, very odd, ugly human like creature walking up that looks like a zombie and a boar with long white hair welding two black swords named Ladja and Magnus. Ben sees this man laughing before the man raises his blades and says," Sorry to ruin your fun, Ben Auro! However, I could not let my moment of glory be denied even longer!
I am the great Takorag! The strongest being in my galaxy! It's a far off galaxy, but it's one full of powerful creatures and I am number one! And I am here to show that I am stronger than any galaxy!"
Ben chuckles nervously as he then says,"I, can see that. Takorag is it? Well, thanks for introducing yourself but, don't have to high expectations because I have no time to be courteous. Oh?"
Takorga has a black energy explode before he then says,"Oh, that's not my introduction hero, THIS IS! Reaper's Rush!"
With that in a flash Ben's strange new enemy is right in front of Ben, and its only Ben's homed reflexes that allow him to parry the strike before he sees a crazed look in Takorag 's eyes and says,"I see, despite your insanity, your strong all right! Fine, it's just another bump in the road to smooth out!"
With that Ben and Takorag unleash a barrage of sword slashes at each other, before Ben ends the exchange with slamming the hilt of the Star Sword in to Takorag 's jaw! To his shock it comes close and Ben cringes before he then sees Takorag look at it, and sigh before slamming it back in to place before he then says,"I see, your reputation is the real deal! Good, then I don't have to play nice! Suck on this Enji, Lord Genocide! "
With that the odd opponent fires a barrage of multi colored beams at Ben, and Ben quickly defects the attacks before he then says,"Sorry, that's not good enough! Huh?"
Ben then sees the beams freeze in place before Takorag laughs and says,"Oh yah, look closely silly human!"
Ben then sees that the beams are all merging together before they form a cage that traps him! Ben at once says," Oh no, a trap?"
Takorag laughs and says," That's right, and you fell for it! Which means you lose!"
With that Takorag crosses his swords before all of his energy beams explode in the form of a massive explosion! Takorag laughs madly as he then says," I did it, I tricked the so called chosen hero! Victory is mine! Huh?"
Takorag then sees a explosion of energy blast away the smoke, showing Ben with the Star Sword used in his Shikai state! Ben has two blades in his hands and both of them are glowing before he looks right at Takorag and then says," All right, play time is over! Shinning Flare Tornado!"
With that Ben bursts at his foe with his energy consuming him like a tornado of energy before Takorag then freaks out and says,"Oh hell, that just made him mad! Damn it, take this! Hell's Pillars!"
With that the demonic foe strikes the ground and a pillar of fire blasts out in front of Ben, only for Ben to shatter the attack as he keeps charging at Takorag and then says,"Sorry, but, your time is up!"
With that Ben nearly crashes in to Takorag, only for Takorag to jump out of the way before the power from Ben's attack blasts him right out of the ring! Hearing Takorag yell loudly in anger causes Ben to grin and says,"
That was a unexpected detour, but, oh well. I, think that's all of them. Looks like I won! Huh, what the, this energy?"
Ben turns around, and hears a chuckle before a calm voice then says,"Sorry Ben, but there is one hurdle you have to cross over before you can pass, and that would be me!"
Ben then is shocked to see Cloud walking up to him calmly before he steps back and says,"Cloud Sensei, you were in this group with me this whole time? How, could I not notice?"
Cloud grins and says,"I was sitting back, letting the fights come to me to see how things played out. And now I see things are playing out like this. Well Ben, guess it's time for one last training session, and see if you have surpassed me or not! And passing the test is the only way you will advance!"
Ben sighs as he then says,"So, I have to defeat you to advance huh? Well, I knew this was something that could happen, so I prepared myself for anything before the Enji Budokai started! No disrespect at the least to you Cloud, but after how strong I become, I think surpassing you just might be doable! Huh? Whoa!"
Ben then sees a energy blast coming for him and quickly dashes out of the way before he hears another voice he knows well say,'
Well, if you think that it would be a cinch, I guess it's time to ramp the task up a notch!"
With that Ben then sees X land besides Cloud before Ben then says," X, you were here to? What, you all just had tea time while we fought or something? Huh, what the, Link?"
Ben then sees the hero of Hyrule walk up to the side of his other friends before he then says,"More like chatted while the others fought and all that. WE all agreed it was for the best this way Ben."
Ben raises an eyebrow as he then says,"For the best of what? I did not think the three of you wanted to win that badly, much less resort to teaming up just to beat me."
Cloud then takes out the First Sword and has it glow with his magical energy before he then says," You're reading this wrong Ben. We did it because we all want to see how far you truly come and if you're really ready to win not just the Enji Budokai, but live up to your destiny! Ben, you come a long way, you're a far different man then the kid I took up in to squad 7 with reluctance. Even so, I am not sure you're truly ready for your ultimate task."
Ben then powers up as he then grins and says,"Well, if you three need something to reaffirm your faith in me, then I guess I have no choice! So be it, I'll show I can fulfill my destiny, and defeat all three of you at once! All of you better prepare yourselves though, once I start, I am not about to kill you guys, but I won't play nice either! "
With that Cloud's sword glows blue, X transforms in to his Blade Armor, and Link also has the Master Sword glow before he then says," We would not expect it, after all, this is a contest of are skills and sprit!"
X nods as he charges up his X buster and says,"That's right, once and for all, show me the true power of the one chosen by the celestial ones Ben Auro!"
Cloud then closes his eyes and says," Yes, show us, with a fight showing who's honor, and who's pride is superior!"
With that all three of Ben's friends split up before surrounding him and then all going to attack at once before Ben just closes his eyes and says,"
All right, even this won't stop me! I swore I would emerge from the Enji Budokai as its champion and I will make it a reality no matter who is in my way! And there is no way I am going to lose before I settle a few scores! Here I come!"
With that Ben dodges Link's jump thrust attack, and then blocks Cloud and X's duo attacks with both of his own blades! Ben then goes on to endure the triple attacks at once, however as Ben braces himself to take down his friends and mentor to advance, for now we move on to see how the others are doing!
And at the moment that means we turn back to Ezan! Ben's primary rival has been cleaning house on his end, no matter who tries to come at him regardless of their power or tactics! And that leads us to Ezan dodging Shing 's extending Meteor blade, before also punching back Sol Badguy before he then sees everyone looking determined before he sighs and says,"I know your all trying to defy logic and all, but by now you must realize its futile. Come now, there is no dishonor in expecting defeat."
Shing then clutches his hand and says," Don't think you got this won yet Ezan! We still can blast past you! Hey, Kohak looks like it's now or nothing!"
His friend nods and says," All right, be careful Shing! Ready brother?"
Her brother Hisui nods and says,"Take this Ezan, Tsugaikaze !"
With this the man has his automatic cross brow explode with energy before he unleashes his powerful mystic art attack at Ezan! The sliver haired warrior bats the attack away with his palms before he then says," I know your quite determined, but senselessly throwing energy around won't do you any good. Huh, what?"
He then all of a sudden he then sees Shadow has appeared right in front of him with a smirk before he then says,"
Oh, it's not being thrown around. Chaos Control! "
With that Shadow uses his power to freeze time around Ezan temporally before Ezan even realizes it! The black hedgehog then jumps back as he then says," All right, this window of opportunity will be brief so don't waste it! "
With that Kohak nods and says," All right! Satsugeki Bukoken!"
With this the long black haired women spins her baton like weapon and explodes with energy before she then charges at Ezan to strike while he is frozen in time! At the same time Shing has his golden sword glow with energy before he then says,"Shine forth my Spira! Take this Ezan, Shouo Jineizan!"
With that Shing and Kokak both strike Ezan with their Mystic Art combos, only for their attacks to have no effect on Ezan! Shing cringes and says,"
What, he is suppose to be frozen in time right?"
Kohak is shocked as she then says," Is, his body so strong are weapon's can't even cut him? Oh?"
All of a sudden they and everyone sees a explosion of power before Ezan brakes out of the Chaos Control and chuckles before he then says,"Not a bad try. However, as you realizes the difference between us is just too great for you to win."
Sol then gets enraged as he then says," Like hell it is! Take this, Napalm Death!"
With that the man with the red head band then unleashes his powerful attack and a few others attack Ezan to! However, Ezan just casually catches the beams and absorbs them all in to his Nu Epyon before it glows and says,"
That's it, I am bored. If you can't get the point, get this! Backlash Mirror Force Flare!"
With that Ezan unleashes a massive purple energy blast that blows everyone out of the area! As he hears screams and splashes he rolls his eyes and says,"Oh please, I was "nice" enough to hold back a great deal of power just to not make a scene out of this! You should be grateful that your still conscious! Bah, I had more intense training sessions. Whatever, at least I am warmed up for the main event. Now, are you ready to stop stalling Squall, or do I have to blast you out in to the pool to?"
Ezan hears a cold chuckle before none other than Squall walk up with his Gun-Blade on his shoulder before his team leader opens his eyes and says,"Well Ezan, among other things you seem to have developed a sense of humor during are time together."
Ezan shrugs and says," What can I say but that hearing all of Zidane 's and the others poor sense of humor left be little choice but to adapt to show them how it's done. Really now Squall, sneak attacks, especially ones that you knew would fail are not like you."
Squall then gets in to a fighting stance and says,"Hardly. I just wanted are battle to be, not so nosy. Plus I was tied down with Zell wanted to settle things, and, he takes reality hard."
Ezan nods and says," Indeed. However, I hope you're not accepting to defeat me. After all, all of the others hardly drained me."
Squall then powers up and an aura forms around him before he then says,"
Don't be so sure you can just dismiss your Squad captain Ezan! I trained you for a while now, and know how you fight remember?"
Ezan then powers up and says,"No disrespect Squall, but Garma trained with me for much longer a time, and we both saw how that turned out!"
Squall chuckles and says,"Indeed. However, I don't intent on just rolling over in defeat like a shamed dog! I know how you fight, and what not to do. So get ready Ezan or you will regret it!"
Ezan nods as he has his own power level rise and he then says,"I see that this is what you want Squall. In that' case, let's not waste time any longer and get on with this! If this is some sort of test, ill slice it apart to show you just what I did learn from you! Prepare! Chidori Burst!"
With that Ezan wastes no time going on the assault as lighting crackles around his blade before he charges at his squad captain! At the same time Squall then says," Time to see, if the theory can be pulled off, Rough Divide!"
With that Squall and Ezan collide their swords , and the collision of power is so great that it creates a shockwave! The shockwave reaches so far, that even Doug in his area can feel it, and speaking of the blond martial artist that's are cue to tune in to his fights!
And as the scene now turns to Doug, it seems that he is doing quite well! Doug has all ready punched out Innes, Judith, Kuro, and most of the others and as he feels the shockwave he just whistles and says,"Looks like some of the others are having a rougher ride then myself. That energy feels like Ezan, no doubt its Ezan. Well, guess he expects an easy ride to the finals eh? Man I can't wait to serve him a triple dose of humble pie! Huh, oh well, guess you will do!"
With that he turns around and grabs the incoming sword of Yu without even turning his head, causing Yu to be horrified as he then says,"What? I, moved faster than the speed of sound!"
Doug forms a cocky grin as he then says,"And that matters how? You really are like Ezan Yu, full of yourself! Too bad for you, I am even faster, and now I got you! Oh?" He then sees Asbel Lhant dash at Doug from the side with his Royal Demon sword exploding with power before he narrows his eyes and says,"
Wrong, I have you! Lets finish this, Zankuujin Mujjinshou!"
With that the new Enji unleashes a barrage of powered up sword strikes, that Doug blocks with one finger and all the while holding Yu back to!
Doug just chuckles and says,"Guess going all out is not going to cut it eh, um, who are you again? Eh whatever, get lost, all of you!"
With that Yu then kicks Yu in the gut, and throws him in to Asbel before head butting Yu so hard he and Asbel go flying right out of the ring! Megaman sees this and at once transforms in to his Hyper Megaman state before he then says,"Doug, you really have gotten strong! But, I will defeat you so I can square off with my brother! Hyper Burst!"
With that Hyper Megaman fires a full powered blast at Doug and Doug just powers up to as he then says,"Sorry Megaman, I dig you want to test your metal against X, but I have some people I want to fight to, and with what I know is on the line it's a priority! !"
With that Doug instantly has energy surrond his fist before he charges at the blast and punches it so hard it gets redirected back at its sender and blasts Megaman right out of his Hyper state and out of the ring!
Doug chuckles and says,"Oh man, I might have had this in the bag anyway but thanks to the finishing touches Gouken did with that freaky dance of his I can do this all day! Haha, looks like that's all for now though, cause everyone else here seems to have flunked out of Doug Fitter's school of hard knocks! Huh?"
Doug then hears a cocky laugher before a voice then says,"HAH! You're not winning yet! Your defeat looms Enji!"
Doug turns around, and sees a man in his thirties wearing a pink martial arts outfit with his brown hair in a pony tail looking at him with a cocky grin! Doug just raises a eyebrow and says," And you are?"
The man laughs and says," What, you seriously never heard about me? I am the great Dan Hibiki, master of the ultimate all powerful martial arts style, the Saikyō-ryū!" Doug then yawns and says,"Never heard of that or you Dan, but if you want to hear the sound of my fist step right up!"
Dan then rolls over and stands up before he then extends his right fist and yelling at the top of his lungs before doing that several more times before he is right in Doug's face as he then says,"YAH! My strength is so great it makes you delirious! Ready to surrender yet?"
Doug just looks bored and says,"You wish poser."
Dan gulps and says," Er, really? Um, well,?"
He then takes out a autograph with his face on it and gives a thumps up as he then says,"Well, you see I am a movie star and if you take the fall man I can, huh? If not, take this! Gadoken!"
With this Dan unleashes a small blue fireball at Doug, only for it to fizzle out before it reaches Doug! Doug rolls his eyes and just points his fingers at Dan and says,"
Your all talk man, just get out!"With that he flicks Dan with his fingers and creates enough force to blast Dan out of the area sky high before he tears up Dan's autograph and says,"And I don't care about your deal no matter how much money it would have. Hassle of stardom is just not worth it man. And speaking of a hassle, looks like with the joke out of the way that's the end of it!"
With this Doug grins as he then sees the Judge Droid have a gong noise come out before it says,"All other fighters have been defeated! The winner of this division is Doug Fitter!"
With that Doug pumps up his fist in the air and yells as he says,"ALL RIGHT! Haha, guess I made some waves to say the least! That's right, people at last realize that Doug Fitter is no name to forget? Well, we will see if that's the case, when I go all the way! "
With that Doug hears the crowd cheer and embraces the moment as he puts up the victory sigh with his hands and says,"
Haha, this does feel pretty good. Guess there is a reason so many people want to be stars. Still I, huh?"
Doug then feels a sharp gust of wind, and turns around to see, nothing."
Doug just shrugs and then says,"Meh, thought I felt something nasty but must have been the wind. Whatever, time to get some grub and scoop out the competition. "
With that Doug struts to the platform ready to take him to his destination so he can do what he just said.
However little does Doug know that as he pats himself on the back, someone is in fact scooping him out! And to see who it is we now change the scene to the top of the stadium, where in the gap between towers a dark man is overusing all of the fights in the Enji Budokai so far, and its none other than the dreaded Akuma!
Gouken 's brother has just seen Doug win his match, and is amused as he folds his arms before he then says,"So Gouken, this is the extent of your training? Meh, pitiful! Doug Fitter, you're not worthy of being my equal! Never the less, I'll show you, Gouken, and everyone else what a true master fighter is before the wrath of the unrestrained Satsui no Hando consumes this entire Enji Budokai! Yes, I'll just observe this a little more, and make my move. Now, time to make this demonstration ready to start!"
With that Akuma warps off, just as another announcer, the same blond one that told the rules to everyone, flies by in his hover craft!
Unaware of just flying by where a ruthless killer of a fighter was the announcer is talking to the Camera man in front of him as he says," Ladies and gentlemen I have hosted many fighting contests over the years but without a doubt the Enji Budokai has been the most intense exciting one to host yet, and it's just getting started! I hope your all having a blast, and enjoy it to stick with us to the end! But for now, please stand by as we now take a commercial break! CUT! How's my hair Yamcha?"
With that, well, we indeed cut to a commercial break of sorts, for while the Enji Budokai prelamire rounds are not yet completed, the conclusions are so intense they will have to wait till next time!
Can Ben and Ezan over come there commanders and make it to the next rounds? What ominous impact will Akuma have? Will Lacus be able to control herself? Theses answers and more are to be found in the action packed coming installment of Tales of the Cosmic Wars, so see you there!
Next time in Tales of the Cosmic Wars Ben has his work cut out for him when he must not only at last prove he can surpass his long time mentor
and friend Cloud, but also take down Link and Megaman X at the same time! Meanwhile Ezan finishes his dual with Squall, and it's not going to be as easy as the super elite warrior presumes! However, after these showdowns and all of the other battles in the battle royal cut off matches of the Enji Budokai take place, the final eight winners of theses matches get squared off for the real battles to begin! However, before that can happen, a new challenger appears and one of these fighters must also come to the terms with the past to come out on top! Even if you might all ready know what that means to be sure you better not miss Chapter 164: Friction Between Comrades, Reversal Battle!
It's going to be a blast so see you there! Ah, but before we part, it's time for some authors notes once more. First of all, once more this chapter is full of lots of cameos, but like everything I added them in because, I felt like it haha. Firstly, Kuro was from the anime Kurokami, another good one, that might be hard to fine.
Secondly, the character Takorog is in fact a character created by another author named Mangagor. He kept asking for his character to have a cameo so I figured this chapter could pull it off. Er, sorry if I forgot to ask for permission but hope you did not mind.
Next, Garr was from the RPG Breath of Fire three, a game, that is so, so,, dull. Next, Argo was in fact from the game Manga Carta 2, a ok RPG for the 360, that could have used a better budget haha.
The rest was mostily Tales of Charters, and not knowing some of them would not be a shock since Namco time and again loves to scew over the American division and...sigh, never mind.
Though, by now, five years since I originally posted this, Tales of Hearts and Tales of Graces has indeed came out in america so, by now there might be more of a chance of those like Asbel and Shing being recognized lol.
Also, if you can't get it by now, Doug's final power up works like Mystic Gohan in Dragon Ball Z, AKA once he powers up , he is at full power and stays that way.
Now then...oh yes, if you're confused, the way the battle royal for the Enji Budokai is taking place is mostly based of the Budokai that took place at the start of the ninth Dragon Ball Z movie, Bojack Unbound.
Ah yes, and Captain Atomic Chiken. Well, I made him up from a deam I once had, and maybe a few other things randomly driffting in to my mind, hah.
Ah yes, and lastly, the Mario and Sonic dual. Well, I know some may debate that Sonic could trounce Mario any day of the week. However, I always figured while it would be close, as long as Sonic did not go super, Mario could take him down. I think the match was not to biased, I am big fans of both of them after all.
And, my annoyance with Mario doing the same thing in his platform games the last few years and Sonic, well, getting a raw deal are equally strong. And just maybe I was making a reversal of what happened in Chad's Game Master Chapter hehe. Well, that should be all for now.
Thanks for the reviews, hope to see more for this one as well. And with that,( Sees Omnimon and the rest of the Royal Knights take off) Easy there Omnimon, hopefully we won't be needing to go that far, the chapter should sell itself haha. (Hears crickets chirp.) Um, still, be on standby just in case. With that, till next time!
