*Camera was still on as M3 and IceBite are setting up the room.*
M3: *Looks around the room saying, "I'm surprised most of this equipment is still intact after it got launched across the room."*
IceBite: "Yeah…"
M3: *Looks at the camera* "Still find it odd this sucker didn't move an inch during that fiasco in here."
IceBite: *nods*
*As M3 checks the other side of the camera, ZS Connor and Dark Prelate Mitchell enter the room. M3 sees the duo through the camera's side feed and then looks up to see them with his own two eyes.*
M3: "Look, we are still working on getting… this room...set-" *Faints backwards as soon as his mind catches up.*
IceBite: *looks up* "Oooo, cool: a Nerazim version of me."
ZS Connor: "Uh...Shouldn't you be worried about your partner? He just collapsed in shock…"
IceBite: "Meh: random crap's always happening, he'll be up soon…"
M3: *Wakes up and starts saying, "Ice, you won't believe what I just saw… …" *Notices the duo again, this time saying* "... ...I mean, it's nice to meet you two… versions of ourselves…"*
Dark Prelate Mitchell: *looks at ZS Connor* "Ya STILL worried about MY first impression?"
M3: *In a somewhat disappointed tone to Dark Prelate Mitchell,"Pardon, you mind not berating your fellow man? I may be a different version of him...or myself… or whatever, but first impressions still count. You are already off to a bad start."*
ZS Connor: *Turns to Ice* "By the way, the name's Connor Thomas, but just call me ZS Connor instead. And also, it's nice to see my other self's co-writer and partner."
IceBite: "Nice to meet you too...what was that about my other's comment? You guys get into an argument about first impressions?"
ZS Connor: "Just a small argument about how important it is and that we need to be on our best behaviors around here."
M3: "And I agree with that. The studio is very chaotic enough as it is and to have some order is a welcome addition. *Turns to Dark Prelate Mitchell* Since your friend gave his name, would you like to do the same?"
Dark Prelate Mitchell: "Dark Prelate Daniel Mitchell of the Nerazim, also a Rogue Trader of the Imperium of Man, Huntsman of the World of Remnant (graduated from Beacon Academy), Demi-CPU of the newly-founded Avalon Nation of Gamindustri, the Imperial Knight Freeblade 'Warden of Dimensions', and holder of various Kamen Rider Identities…"
M3: *A bit taken back as he says, "Would it be okay If I just called you RT Mitchell instead of all of those titles?"*
Dark Prelate Mitchell: "Dark Prelate's my usual title: also my longest-held one…"
M3: "But if I go with that, I'll just call you, 'DP Mitchell'. You sure about sticking to that?"
Dark Prelate Mitchell: *shrugs* "Very well…"
M3: "Well…" *Holds out his hand* "Nice to meet you, DP Mitchell."
Dark Prelate Mitchell: *shakes hand* "Likewise…"
M3: "And by the way, you did redeem yourself and improve my impression on you. So, good job on that."
M3: "So… I was going to ask this earlier, but why are you two here at the studio?"
ZS Connor: "We need a place to stay since a portal dropped us here in this world and until we can find a way back, we are stuck here."
M3: "Hmm… ...Can I have a moment to talk with my partner before I get back to you on that?"
ZS Connor: "If you need to, then do it."
*M3 and IceBite move towards a corner of the room and start talking.*
M3: "I need to know… ...Are you okay with having these two stay here?"
IceBite: "I got no problems…"
M3: "I'm in the same boat...but I still get a feeling we really shouldn't be doing this, but that's my paranoia talking"
*They return and M3 announces their decision.*
M3: "Good news, you two got yourselves rooms to call your own. If there's any luggage or stuff you need help moving, we can help out."
Dark Prelate Mitchell: *Oh, I got a link to hammerspace, I'm fine in the luggage moving department…Comes with having been to Gamindustri."
ZS Connor: "And while I have a storage device unit with me, I do need assistance lugging my stuff around. *Looks at Ice* "You mind helping out with that?"
IceBite: *sighs* "Alright...though I should really keep an eye on-"
?: "DANIEL!"
IceBite: "... … ...Her...She's become EXCEPTIONALLY clingy since the vacation!"
*Alma enters the room, heading straight for Ice, ignoring what was going on. Then everyone else stares at both of them until someone speaks up.*
ZS Connor: *Confused as he asks, "I assume that's the gal you were talking about...You mind telling her to leave you alone, so we can get to work on moving my stuff?"*
IceBite: "...Give me a minute please…" *leaves with Alma*
ZS Connor: *Looks at M3* "I hate to be rude, but I do have half a mind to go tell her that Ice is busy..."
M3: "I suggest you worry about doing that later. Since you two are here, I got a request. I need commentators to talk about a new story me and Ice are working on."
Dark Prelate Mitchell: "I guess I don't mind...what's it about?"
M3: "It's actually about the story you guys come from...If you guys are up for it."
ZS Connor: "I'll commentate over the story. *Looks at Dark Prelate Mitchell* Besides, there's a lot I can talk about...mainly how absurd my friend over here is."
Dark Prelate Mitchell: *rolls eyes*
M3: "What about you, DP Mitchell? There has to be something in the story that you'll talk about."
Dark Prelate Mitchell: "It actually sounds interesting...I'm in!"
M3: "Good, I'll start the chapter. You guys wait till it's over and you can start talking.
*Camera switches over.*
*Chapter 1 loads*
*Chapter 1 Starts*
Chapter 1: Changing History
It was decided that some of Daniel's companions would head off and do their own things: Zeratul would continue with Daniel for a time, before heading off on his own; Daiki Kaito and Tsukasa's other friends would go off and find themselves a place to live, while Tsukasa himself joined Daniel on his journey; the Astral Knights Remnants would return to the Cogitamus Ergo Sumus to await further instruction, should they ever be needed; Maerana, the Eldar Ranger, would go out and explore, occasionally helping as their paths cross; Bluddflagg and his crew were off to 'krump sum gitz'; Nepgear was going with Thade and the Astral Knights, but planned to return planetside when the group had a permanent residence; and Shas'O Ash'par was in the same boat as Zeratul, except he and his Fire Warriors planned to settle down once the group had a permanent residence.
That said, some DID plan to stick with Daniel: Fenix and Xaanul wanted to stick by Daniel, since he tended to 'get into some good fights'; Tsukasa also wanted to stick by Daniel, due to what he ends up encountering; same went for Explorator Reinhardzh; Ruby Rose wanted to find people to help; Neopolitan kept close due to the deal she and Daniel made; and Noire...well...similar to Ruby.
The group continued onward, trying to find a sign of civilization...until eventually…
"-ds? You tend sheep?"
"...In full armor?"
Two voices sounded: one male, one female.
"Heh, it's a dangerous job. Just ask Frederick the Wary here." THAT was something Daniel recognized...Chrom, Lissa, Frederick, and...two Avatars? Daniel would have to question that later...because now… "Oh! Well met, travelers!" called Chrom.
Daniel quickly signalled to the aliens, who were hidden from view, to shift to their more human-like forms, before showing themselves. He then nodded to the approaching group. "Hello," he replied. "I take it there's a town nearby? We're kinda lost…"
"Ah, yes, Southtown's nearby, just down the road over-"
'...Over there next to the smoke,' Daniel noted, when he looked over to see why Chrom stopped. "...That doesn't look good…"
"Damn it! The town is ablaze! Those blasted brigands, no doubt... Frederick, Lissa! Quickly!"
"We're coming too!" Daniel called, "We can fight...we've ALL seen plenty of action!"
"Very well then, your blades would be a welcome addition!" Chrom called.
"Milord, if I may-"
"Frederick, even if I WAS suspicious of them, we aren't in a situation to be picky!"
"...Of course, milord…"
"Well, let's go!" Lissa called, and the group was off...with the Avatars following shortly after...
Due to being alone at the moment, Connor had no one else to worry about but himself. That said, he was also looking to find anybody willing to tell him where he was.
Running off in one direction, he spotted a village off in the distance with smoke rising into the air.
"At this point, I may as well help the village and at least ask them what they know afterwards." was what Connor thought to himself as he looked towards it.
But soon, the adventurer sprinted to the village, not knowing what he was getting himself into.
Once he was within the edge of the village, it didn't take to long to see the cause of the smoke. Brigands were driving civilians out of their homes, torching their houses as they ran through the streets.
Connor came up with a plan to solve this brigand problem. Taking position at the highest point possible (that was not on fire), he was going to snipe and pick off any brigands that cross his sights. Of course, while in transition to that point, he was going to take out any brigands in the way.
And so Connor ran into the fray, one of his pistol drawn out ready to fire if he had to.
Several brigands were about to barge into a house until Connor got their attention. They turned towards him, confused at who they were looking at. Then came the insults and threats, a sign they weren't taking him seriously. Connor repaid in kind by filling them with lead from the .44 Magnum in his hands.
At some point, the roof of the tallest building in the village was found and a sniper spot was established. Brigands that could be seen were picked off by the sniper, either in the torso or head, leading them to dropping to the ground dead.
However, looking through the scope, there seemed to be a large group heading towards the village. Connor made sure to watch them as he picked off more brigands…
Meanwhile, as the Shepherds group approached the village… "I'll go ahead, give those brigands something else to hit…" Daniel commented.
"Wait, what do you-" Chrom couldn't finish, before Daniel disappeared in a cloud of shadows…
*Music Track: "Alone" from StarCraft II Legacy of the Void Cinematic Soundtrack*
...And reappeared in the village.
"Heheh...look at this, boys," one brigand said, "A single man, all alone...those gemstones look like they'd cost a fortune...LET'S GET 'IM!"
Spotting the group of brigands and the oddly decorated person, Connor fired a sniper round at the foremost brigand. The bullet soared until it suddenly stopped and bounced off something.
Taking his view out of the scope, Connor noticed some energy barrier surrounding the block he was firing into. That's when he back to his scope and scanned the area seeing if there was a to get around the barrier.
Back with Daniel, he chuckled at the brigand's comment. "Heheheh...Alone…"
"What's this kid on about?" the brigand asked.
"Alone. It is said that those of our kind suffer, separated from the glory of the Khala."
""This kid's nuts...let's GET HIM!" The brigands surrounded and closed on Daniel… ... …
"But none of us are ever truly alone…"
...Only for a mysterious force to send them flying…
"By Naga, what was that?!" Chrom shouted, seeing what the young man just did…He'd also heard the quote Daniel had...stated? He didn't see the young man's lips move.
The forceful energy blast was not ignored by Connor. His attention was brought back to that block of the village and he decided to investigate what was going on...invisible from the normal eye.
Activating the armor's decoy and stealth mode, a fake illusion of Connor was left at his sniper position, as the real one leap across the roofs towards the ongoing scene.
Then, Daniel warped in his Warp Scythe, and activated both it and his Warp Blade.
"For our warrior hearts are bound by honor... tradition…"
The brigands closed again, only for some to get cut down by Daniel, who turned into a flurry of energy blades.
"Battle is waged in the name of the many..." He began charging energy, which crackled green and red in his hand.
"-The brave, who generation after generation, choose the mantle-...of Dark Templar!"
He slammed his hand into the ground, and the remaining brigands were lifted into the air by an unseen force. Daniel seemed to jump...only to disappear into another shadowy cloud.
From a nearby rooftop, a invisible Connor was watching and looking around for the mysterious figure. The rifle was brought up and aimed, but just before he pulled the trigger on a floating brigand...
...Then, Daniel re-appeared, in the air, launching forward at the brigands, then began teleporting rapidly, slashing each brigand as he went, a technique known to the Nerazim as Shadow Fury. Soon, he landed on the ground, skidding to a stop in a pose...as the now-dead brigands all fell to the ground, slashed to hell and back.
*End Track*
The Shepherds just watched, awed by what they just saw, while Daniel's companions looked on and smiled, one in particular with a sense of pride at his student's fine work.
The sound of a large group of brigands approaching their block of the village rang out into the air. Connor was able to see them get closer and closer to the large group of unknown people, until he decided to do something about it.
Daniel then noticed the new group of brigands coming, and readied to intercept, as the Shepherds and his group both readied their weapons (the brigands only MILDLY and for a brief period of time, wavering, at the sight of Zeratul's Warp Blade and Fenix's Psi Blades)... … ...Only for them ALL to be shocked when...
...A mysterious individual suddenly appeared in front of the brigands, armed only with a sword that was glowing blue on the sharp part of the blade.
"Move out of the way NOW, before all these weapons end up in your spine...WHOEVER THE HELL YOU ARE!" One of the brigands demanded.
A somewhat ghostly "No." was all that the individual said, still standing in the way.
The same brigand rushed forward, bringing his axe in the air as he yelled at the top of his lungs, "DIE YOU FREAK!".
The axe went down...past the man as it continued to hit the ground. The brigand immediately swung his weapon again, this time noticing the individual distorting as the zxe went through him again.
The brigand freaked out...and got even more scared as he heard something right behind him.
A monotone and eerily, "And I disappear / A ghost amidst the combat / Preparing to strike." was the last thing the brigand heard...before his head got shot off.
The body fell forward, revealing the same mysterious individual, this time with a smoking gun in one of his hands, the other carrying the sword.
Daniel blinked upon seeing that, then chuckled, finding it interesting...and a bit awesome…
Connor smirked underneath his helmet, waiting for another brigand to charge. When none of them dared to move, he sent out another decoy to charge at them as he backflipped backwards as the invisibility activated again.
The decoy sprinted and swiped across a few brigands, getting the ones that would be hit to fall back in fear until they realized they didn't actually get hit. They caught on that it was another fake and got angry.
With the decoy disappearing, Connor repeated again, this time carrying a Norfleet rocket launcher in one arm, and a Infinity pistol in the other. Firing at the brigands, three purple coated projectiles soared towards them and exploded, leaving a purple slime coating them all.
The brigands noticed the foul smell and with this being the last straw, they all charged towards Connor. What they met was bullets that left some with their limbs coated in holes, others ending up with their limbs missing as they were blown off.
The last brigand fell to the ground as Connor turned around to the crowd behind him and bowed, as if to say his little show was over.
"Well...that was certainly impressive…" Chrom stated.
"Indeed…" Daniel replied, approaching from where he was waiting, "By the way, I don't think we exchanged names earlier…"
"That can wait until we finish off the leader of this little raid," Chrom replied.
"Right, we think we can help…" And here came the Avatars.
"Huh?! When did you two-"
"We followed you all shortly after you ran off," said the female avatar.
"And like we said, we can help: we've been watching and...we think we can see things...numbers, statistics...I can personally see 5 barbarians, including the leader, 3 Myrmidons, and 2 Mages left...working together, we should be able to take them out…" the male one said.
"Really? And you can't remember your names?" Chrom asked.
"Actually, we remembered our names not too long ago, but like you said, that can wait until after the leader is taken down…"
Chrom looked at them, then nodded. "Alright...then let's finish the brigands off!" The Shepherds, and the Avatars, then charged forward.
Soon, things occurred quickly, as the Avatars took point, and began directing the Shepherds...until all that was left was the brigand leader.
"Here, sheepy sheepy! Come to the slaughter!"
"Seriously, the damned brigands chose their stupidest as leader…" Daniel groaned from his quote-on-quote "spectator area".
"Much like the rest, he will fall down as well." Connor added as he watched the leader attacking one of the Avatars, missing due to them dodging out of the way.
And sure enough…
"Bwaaargh!" He did.
"Well, that's the end of that," the male Avatar said, as the group returned to the others.
"So...I guess it's time for introductions…" Daniel commented.
Connor nodded back, but pointed towards Daniel, as a way to say 'you first'.
Daniel sighed. "My name is Daniel Mitchell: Dark Prelate, Rogue Trader, the Freeblade Warden of Dimensions, Huntsman of Remnant, Demi-CPU, and bearer of multiple Kamen Rider Identities." 'And the Legendary Reptile Greeed, but I'm not gonna say that.'
DANIEL MITCHELL AS...THE TERRAN NERAZIM WITH AN ATTITUDE PROBLEM!
Daniel then says, "Wha-HEY! NOT COOL!"
...My point exactly...
"And these are my comrades: Praetor Fenix-
FENIX AS "I FEAR NO ENEMY, FOR THE KHALA IS MY STRENGTH!"
-Ascendant Xaanul-
XAANUL AS THE ASCENDANT BLOOD HUNTER!
-Magos Explorator Reinhardzh-
REINHARDZH AS THE DIMENSIONAL TECH-PRIEST! TECH-HERESY…TECH-HERESY EVERYWHERE!
-Huntress Ruby Rose-
RUBY ROSE AS A SIMPLE SOUL!
-Former Thief Neopolitan-
NEOPOLITAN AS THE ICECREAM THIEF!
-CPU Noire-
NOIRE AS THE TSUNDERE GODDESS!
"HEY!"
See?
"-Ignore it for now-, my mentor, Dark Prelate Zeratul-
ZERATUL AS THE FAN-FAVORITE DARK TEMPLAR!
"-And my last teammate, Shas'O Ash'pur of the Farsight Enclaves."
SHAS'O T'AU ASH'PUR AS THE TAU COMMANDER, BADASS EXTRAORDINAIRE!
"-...Seriously, what was up with that?"
"What" Chrom asked.
Daniel waved his hand. "Meh, this is Fourth Degree Warp Realm Fuckery, you wouldn't understand…"
"...Oh-kay…"
Once the odd group was done being introduced, Connor started introducing himself.
"I am the shadow that haunts… ….Actually, forget that garbage, I'm just going to say who I am already." The voice not helping when the words radically changed.
Connor removes his helmet, letting everyone see his real face as he starts over again with, "Name's Connor...Connor Thomas, the Adventurer."
ZER0 AS… ... …WAIT, WHO IS THIS GUY?!
ZERIOUSLY, WHO IS HE? I NEED TO KNOW!
"-...I said it was Connor Thomas…-"
CONNOR THOMAS...AS THE ONE WITHOUT A SUBTITLE!
TAKE THAT BUDDY!
Things started going back to normal following that, but it was probably not the last time something of that… kind would happen.
Either way, Connor tried to move on asking a question that formed in his head about the one named Daniel.
"Wait, did you say your name was Daniel Mitchell? I swear I knew someone with that name..."
"Same with your's… … …" Daniel turned to the Shepherds. "What about you guys?"
"Oh, apologies, my name is Chrom."
CHROM AS THE PRINCE OF YLISSE!
"Hi! My name's Lissa-"
LISSA AS THE PRINCESS OF YLISSE!
"-and this is Frederick!"
FREDERICK AS THE BODYGUARD OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF YLISSE!
"What about you two?" Chrom asked, "You said you remembered who you were?"
"Just our names...my name's Sevon."
SEVON AS THE MALE AVATAR!
"And mine is Lenora…"
LENORA AS THE FEMALE AVATAR!
"Still, lucky for the town, we were close by. But holy wow! You four were AMAZING! The way you two took down scores of brigands...and you two! Lenora, Sevon! You were incredible! Swords, sorcery, AND tactics! Is there anything you can't do?"
"You're certainly no helpless victims, that much is for sure," Chrom stated.
"Indeed. Perhaps you might even be capable of an explanation for how you two came here?"
"We understand your skepticism, Sir Frederick," Lenora commented.
Sevon continued, "And we cannot explain why only some knowledge has returned to us. But please, believe me. We have shared all that we know."
"You fought to save Ylissean lives. My heart says that's enough," Chrom stated.
"And your mind, milord? Will you not heed its council as well?" Frederick asked.
"Frederick, the Shepherds could use someone with Sevon's and Lenora's talents. We've brigands and unruly neighbors, all looking to bloody our soil. Would you really have us lose such able tacticians? Besides, I believe their story, odd as it might be."
Lenora replied, "Th-thank you, Chrom."
"So how about it? Will you join us, you two?"
Sevon replied, "We would be honored."
Chrom nodded, turning to the others. "The offer extends to you all as well...would you join us?"
Daniel looked to the others, and at their reactions…"We accept, thank you Chrom…"
Connor just answered quickly with, "I'll join your cause, Chrom."
Chrom smiled. "I'm glad to hear that…"
*Camera turns back on, showing ZS Connor and Dark Prelate Mitchell.*
ZS Connor: "So, that was the first chapter."
Dark Prelate Mitchell: "...Yeah...I was pretty awesome there, I think…"
ZS Connor: *Smugly says, "As awesome yours was...Mine was definitely better than yours."*
Dark Prelate Mitchell: "Oh don't start THIS again!"
M3: *Off camera* "Hey, stick to commentating!"
ZS Connor: *Trying to get back on point, "Of course, that's what I think. Both scenes were awesome in their own way."*
Dark Prelate Mitchell: "And those subtitles...Borderlands, I recall...hmmm…"
ZS Connor: "Ah yes. The subtitles were added to just add that little bit of additional humor for the story."
Dark Prelate Mitchell: "Well, it worked…"
ZS Connor: *Acts smug again.* "But mine was the best one of them all, hands down."
Dark Prelate Mitchell: "OH COME ON!"
M3: *Off camera* "What did I say? I said to stick to commentary, ZS Connor!"
Dark Prelate Mitchell: "THANK YOU!"
ZS Connor: *quickly slaps himself before apologizing with, "I'm sorry for the additional comments. What I really mean is that each subtile was equally made to be as funny as possible or just plain awesome."*
ZS Connor: "There's one last thing we need to address...Ummm...Oh right, we also got to join the Shepherds."
Dark Prelate Mitchell: "Yup...we did…"
ZS Connor: *Foolishly acts smug again* "Of course, I could have handled everything the Shepherds had to fight by myself. Especially with how lackluster your performance was, my friend."
Dark Prelate Mitchell: "OH, COME THE FUCK ON DUDE!"
ZS Connor: "Will you quit complaining? You know it's-"
*The camera falls to its side as M3 charges and interrupts by tackling ZS Connor to the ground.*
M3: "I TOLD YOU TO KNOCK IT OFF, BUDDY!"
Dark Prelate Mitchell: *bends down to the camera* "Well...in the words of a famous cartoon character: Th-Th-Th-Th-Th-That's all, folks!"
*turns off Camera*