Chapter 10: Chaor Strikes Pt 1
In Gothos Tower, Chaor, the banished former leader of the UnderWorlders, was gathering what was left of his UnderWorlder followers in the throne room. Most of them were Lord Van Bloot's former servants. Skithia, Krekk, Atrapol, Galmedar, Klawam, Vyll and Zamool. Klesh from the Pits was there too. Shadlocke and 6 new soldiers were also present for this briefing. "Listen up, UnderWorlders! The time has come for us to make our move. For too long, I have sat by and watched as my empire crumbled! Now is the time to strike. Now is the time to take back what is rightfully mine! First, UnderWorld City! Then, all of Perim will be ours!" Chaor said. The UnderWorlders cheered as lightning flashed around Gothos Tower.
(Intro)
Sidney and Tom were observing the training grounds at the Kiru City Barracks. Frafdo was testing out a new piece of BattleGear created by Olkiex. Bodal would've taken the credit (again) if Olkiex had not shoved Bodal off, having had enough of the little green man taking credit for his hard work. "So, what interesting piece has our dear friend Olkiex created this time?" Sidney asked. "Let's wait and see." Tom said.
At that moment, Frafdo stepped into the training field, wielding some kind of cannon, powered by 3 violet crystals. "What kind of crystals are those?" Sidney asked. "I don't know. They're not like the crystal on a Vlaric Shard. Or like the crystals found in Crystal Cave." Tom pointed out. "You're right, Tom." Maxxor said, walking up. "It's a special crystal we discovered in the Lost City of the Elements." "What do they do?" Sidney asked. "Just wait and see." Maxxor said.
The buzzer went off and Frafdo took his stance. The guards sent down 5 AeroDrones to attack Frafdo. Frafdo took the cannon in both of his hands and waited as it booted up. Frafdo closed his eyes and took deep breaths. The AeroDrones closed in. Frafdo shot his eyes open and readied the weapon. "Cyclone Slam!" He shouted, firing the cannon. The cannon fired a violet Cyclone Slam, trapping the AeroDrones in the vortex. Frafdo then shot up into the air. "Inferno Gust!" The cannon then fired violet fire rings of the Inferno Gust, sealing the AeroDrones in a pillar of glass. Tom and Sidney went wide-eyed at the sight as Frafdo landed. "It's called an Airsaulter. It boosts the power of almost every attack." Maxxor explained. "Wow! Now that would be a big boost in a Drone battle." Sidney said, wanting to get a scan.
Afterwards, as Sidney and Tom were scanning the Airsaulter, Bodal rushed into the barracks. "Lord Maxxor! Takinom and her UnderWorlders are here! UnderWorld City was attacked!" He announced. "What?!" Maxxor asked in shock. "Bring them in at once! Take them to the infirmary!" He ordered. "Yes sir!" Frafdo said, taking off.
Maxxor, Tom and Sidney ran into the infirmary, where the Lake Morn Caretaker, Garv, was looking after Takinom's injuries. Intress was there too, worried about her sister. Maxxor knelt down next to Takinom's bed. "What happened?" He asked. Takinom turned to face Maxxor. "Chaor's back! He's built up his new UnderWorlder army! They attacked us in UnderWorld City! Caught us by surprise! We barely escaped with our lives!" Takinom explained, wincing from the pain she took. "They're preparing to attack Kiru City next! He's coming for you!" Everyone in the room was shocked to hear this. Especially Maxxor and Tom.
In UnderWorld City, Chaor sat upon his old throne. Just then, a big bat beast with little bull horns walked in. "The army is ready to march on your command, Lord Chaor." He said. Chaor looked up. "Then prepare to move out at once, Winstrile. We make for Kiru City at once!" Chaor ordered. Winstrile bowed and left. Chaor looked down at a small red orb in his hand. "Let's hope you're well prepared for what's to come, Maxxor, cause with this little jewel, all of Perim will be mine." He said quietly.
After Takinom was healed and bandaged, Maxxor called a meeting with the other leaders, along with Tom and Sidney. Takinom explained how Chaor used some kind of new jewel-like BattleGear. "What did it look like?" Maxxor asked. "I'm not sure. I couldn't get a good look at it. But Chaor's fire attacks were suddenly off the charts. Nearly scorched my wings right off my back." Takinom explained. The others were now starting to get worried. "If such a jewel could do that to Takinom, think of what it could do to us." Mudeenu said. "Our Danian hive is doomed!" Odu-Bathax cried. "Everyone, calm down!" Maxxor bellowed. Everyone silenced right away. "Now then, we need to prepare ourselves against this attack. We've held our own against Chaor's forces back during the war, and we can do it again." Maxxor assured. "But Maxxor, you barely know any of Chaor's weaknesses." Takinom protested. Tom and Sidney looked at each other and got an idea. "We know of a Chaotic player who uses UnderWorlders. He favors Chaor in all his battles." Tom said standing up. "Who is this player you speak of, Tom Majors?" Odu-Bathax asked. "I know of whom he speaks. Kaz Kalinkas." Takinom revealed. Tom nodded.
"Who is this Kaz Kalinkas?" Smildon asked. "He's my uncle. My father's best friend. You'd know him if you saw him." Sidney said. "I would of course. I've seen him myself. He has assisted Chaor when Lord Van Bloot conspired against him." Takinom explained. "Yes, I remember now. Siado told me that this Kaz was a friend to our friend, Peyton." Mudeenu said. "Kaz has a scan of Chaor. So, Sidney and I will go back to Chaotic and challenge him to a match. Hopefully, we can find any weaknesses before it's too late." Tom said. Maxxor looked to the others. "I second that. Anyone else?" He asked. The others nodded in agreement. "Alright. See you guys then." Tom said as he and Sidney took out their scanners and ported back to Chaotic. "Good luck Tom." Maxxor said with concern.
Back at Chaotic, Tom, Sidney, Minnie and Robbie waited for Kaz to arrive. Tom sent Kaz a message just after they got back to Chaotic. A few seconds later, Kaz had just ported from the Transport Center. "Hey guys!" He called as he hurried over. "Good to see you, Kaz." Tom said, giving his best friend a high-five. "So, why'd you guys call for me to come over to Chaotic? It sounded very important." Kaz asked. Tom and Sidney looked at each other and nodded. "Uncle Kaz, I challenge you and your Chaor to a one-on-one match." Sidney declared. Kaz was shocked to hear this. "My niece is challenging me?! Why?" He asked.
A while later, Tom explained what was going on in Perim. "Chaor's come back?!" Kaz asked, almost happy like. "Yes. He's already taken back the UnderWorld and is preparing to attack Kiru City." Tom said. "Yes! I always knew Chaor would bounce back one day!" Kaz said, earning cold stares from Tom, Sidney, Minnie and Robbie. "Sorry. I may like UnderWorlders, but Chaor is still my fav." Kaz said sheepishly. "So, Uncle Kaz, do you accept my challenge?" Sidney asked. Kaz felt unsure about this challenge, but he nodded, accepting the challenge. "Alright. Meet me in BattleDrome Amzen in a few hours." Sidney said.
A few hours later, Tom, Sidney, Minnie and Robbie gathered at BattleDrome Amzen. "Alright. Now then, while Sidney battles Kaz, Minnie and Robbie will keep me posted on any weaknesses Sidney might uncover while I'm in Perim." Tom explained. "You can count on us, Mr. Majors." Minnie said. "Good luck, Sid." Robbie said, patting Sidney's shoulder. Sidney nodded, took a deep breath and walked into the Drome. "Well, time for me to go." Tom said, taking out his scanner. "Keep me posted." Minnie and Robbie nodded as Tom ported back to Perim.
Inside the Drome, Sidney and Kaz took their positions. "Majorina has challenged KidChaor. Please assemble your teams for this one-on-one match." The Drome Master said. Sidney and Kaz docked their scanners and started building their decks. 'Uncle Kaz probably knows I'm gonna use Verlina, but let's hope this new Airsaulter's a surprise.' Sidney thought, putting Verlina on the board and giving her the Airsaulter. 'I'll even put in that new Mugic I scanned last week.' She put her Mugic on the board. "Lock your decks." The Drome Master said. Sidney and Kaz tapped the top button on their scanners and locked their decks. Their battle screens expanded, revealing their teams. "KidChaor, since this is your first Chaotic battle since you've been gone a few years, you will be the attacker. Activate the Location randomizer please." The Drome Master said. Kaz spun his randomizer and went through his 10 chosen locations until it stopped. "The Passage. Select your attacking Creature and its target." The Drome Master said. "Chaor attacks Verlina!" Kaz declared, tapping his Chaor card. His screen vanished and he transformed into the big former UnderWorlder leader himself. Sidney tapped her Verlina card and transformed as well. "Let's get Chaotic!" Kaz said. Sidney glared as the room went white.
In Perim, Tom had reached Maxxor's throne room and informed the OverWorld leader about Sidney and Kaz's match starting. "Hopefully Sidney can find any weak spots on Chaor before his army gets here." Maxxor said. "I hope so too." Tom said worried. Just then, Dractyl flew in like he was chased by a hungry tornado. Maxxor rushed to help his friend. "Dractyl, what's wrong?" He asked. "I just flew in from Ravanaugh Ridge! Chaor and his army have come up from the Passage! They're on their way here!" Dractyl reported. Maxxor and Tom went wide-eyed. "How long until they reach Kiru City?" Tom asked. "At the pace they're moving, about a few hours." Dractyl said. "Put out the word to Al Mipedim and Mount Pillar! Gather what forces you can! We have to prepare for Chaor's arrival." Maxxor ordered.
Meanwhile, back in the Drome, Sidney was searching for Kaz. 'Where are you, Uncle Kaz?' She thought. Just then, just as she came towards a bridge, she saw a Flame Orb coming straight at her. She jumped back out of the way. She looked and there, across the bridge, stood Chaor himself. "Never expected Chaor to be the surprising type, Uncle Kaz." Sidney said. "Oh, Chaor's more than just surprising. Just you wait and see." Kaz said. They then both just glared. "Heat Rage!" Chaor fired a stream of fire from his mouth. Verlina jumped onto the bridge. It wobbled a bit as she landed. Lucky the boards didn't give out. "Frost Blight!" Verlina fired 2 beams of ice from her hands, blasting Chaor into the wall, freezing part of it in the process. "Not bad. Never expected Verlina to be so tough." Kaz said, recovering from the attack. 'But so am I. Especially with my new secret weapon.' He thought.
Back in Perim, Maxxor, Tom, Intress, Takinom, Mudeenu, Odu-Bathax and Smildon stood at the city walls. They managed to gather reinforcements from the Mipedians and Danians. Even some of the UnderWorlders have recovered from Chaor's attack. They watched as Chaor's forces came into view from afar. "How many do you think are out there?" Tom asked. "A thousand. Maybe more. Not as many I expected." Maxxor said. He then turned to his fellow OverWorlders and the other Creatures. "Tribal Alliance, Chaor's coming! Defensive positions! Defend Kiru City!" He ordered. The Creatures scattered across the city. Those unable to fight were moved to the safe houses under the city. "Mudeenu, Odu, you 2 man the walls. Smildon, you command the Cannons." Maxxor said. Said Creatures moved into position.
The UnderWorlders continued to march towards the city. Chaor rode in on a Viledriver. He then raised his hand, signaling his army to stop. Both armies glared at each other from afar. Chaor then took a bag from the belt on his kilt. He stared at it for a second before turning back to Kiru City. "In we go." He muttered. He put the bag back on his belt and raised his arm. "ATTACK!" He roared. His UnderWorld soldiers charged towards the city. Skithia, Krekk, Atrapol, Galmedar, Klawam, Vyll, Zamool, Klesh, Shadlocke, Winstrile and the other 5 new UnderWorlders hung back, waiting until Chaor gave the order.
"Here they come!" Tom called, pointing out the incoming UnderWorlders. Maxxor looked to Smildon and gave a nod. Smildon nodded back. "Cannons ready!" He yelled. Several soldiers prepped the cannons on the walls. "Fire!" The cannons fired streams of fire. The UnderWorlder soldiers in range got knocked down. Some of the soldiers recovered and attacked with their Flameblades. Barrages of fire attacks started scorching up the wall. Chaor looked on at the progress, smiling nastily.
Back in the Drome, Sidney and Kaz continued to throw their attacks at each other. Sidney's energy was down to 20. Kaz's was down to 15. They both were panting, almost out of breath. "You may as well give up now, Uncle Kaz. You're almost out of fire attacks." Sidney said. "Maybe so. But that all changes now." Kaz said, pulling up his Battlegear. The same red orb Chaor had. Sidney gasped. 'That must be that new jewel-like Battlegear Takinom mentioned.' She thought. "This is an Eye of the Ember Giant. It maximizes my fire attacks to ultimate levels." Kaz explained.
Back at the Port Court, Minnie and Robbie heard this and contacted Tom immediately. "Tom! Bad news! That gem Takinom mentioned? Kaz has a scan of it! It's called an Eye of an Ember Giant! And it boosts fire attacks to dangerously ultimate levels!" Minnie said into her scanner.
Tom got the message and ran to warn Maxxor. "Maxxor! Just got a call. It's about that gem thing Takinom told us about. It's called an Eye of an Ember Giant." He said. "I know. We're about to see what it can do." Maxxor said, pointing out past the wall. A red glow was shining from where Chaor was standing. Chaor was about to launch an attack with the Eye. "Lavalanche!" Chaor yelled, firing the black lava stream at the wall. Soon enough, the attack destroyed the entire section of the wall was destroyed. As Maxxor, Tom and the others looked on, the UnderWorlder soldiers charged into the city. Chaor smiled and turned to Skithia, Krekk and the others. "Go ahead." He said. The UndeWorlders smirked and charged towards the city. Chaor soon followed on his Viledriver. As he entered, Chaor looked up and glared at the OverWorlder leader. Maxxor glared back and prepared to face off against his old enemy.
Back in the Drome, Sidney wasn't getting anywhere in finding any weak spots on Kaz's Chaor. She was tossed into a wall. As she recovered, she looked up and saw her uncle looking down on her. "Sorry Sid, but you have to realize. Chaor is supreme. Chaor is the fiercest fighter in all of Perim. Chaor has no weaknesses. He cannot be beaten." Kaz said. Sidney closed her eyes and awaited the final blow.
Back in Perim, things were not looking too well either. Chaor's UnderWorlder army was slowly overwhelming the Tribal Alliance. Tom hid in an alleyway and watched as Maxxor and Chaor prepared to throwdown. Maxxor blasted a Pebblestorm from his chest, but Chaor melted the pebbles with a Flame Orb. Maxxor ran forth and leaped at Chaor, knocking him off the Viledriver. As they hit the ground, Chaor kicked Maxxor off. "Heat Rage!" Chaor roared, blasting a stream of fire from his mouth. Maxxor blocked the attack as best as he could. "Lavalanche!" Maxxor then sent a Lavalanche from his hands. The attack didn't even leave a scorch mark on Chaor. Chaor just smiled evilly and raised his hand holding the Eye. "Vore Torch!" He shouted, blasting a typhoon of fire, knocking Maxxor onto his back. Tom, Intress and the other Creatures watched in horror as Chaor loomed over Maxxor. "I would've waited an eternity for this. It's over, Maxxor." Chaor said, raising the jewel to finish off his greatest foe. Maxxor looked on with fear of his awaiting demise.
To be continued…
New Cards:
Creature: Winstrile
UnderWorlder Warrior
Courage: 45
Power: 50
Wisdom: 20
Speed: 45
Elements: Fire
Mugic: 0
Energy: 50
Ability: Gains 10 Speed for every UnderWorlder next to him.
BattleGear 1: Airsulter
Grants 40 Power to equipped Creature. Extra 10 Power per Element.
BattleGear 2: Eye of the Ember Giant
Adds 50 Power to Fire Element.
