Episode 5: こんな所で会うとはな! I've Never Thought We'd Meet Here!
Shigino Apartment, West Sportsbrooke
Makoto sat down with the others and Gaardus while Kisumi prepared a boil of water on the stove for some tea. Hayato was hugging Makoto happily and cried with joy to the others.
"You missed us?" asked Makoto.
"Y-yeah!" smiled Hayato, "Why did you guys come here?"
"It's a long story," he replied, "Your brother and all of us, we have a lot to discuss."
Alexa looked at Kisumi's facial expression while he was at the kitchen, clearly it wasn't the same cheerful one back on Aqua Duniya. Ever since they met up at the market, Kisumi led them to the apartment much to his dismay.
Once the water boiled, Kisumi poured the tea up and prepared the cups for them to drink.
"Thanks Shigino-kun," smiled Rei.
"Yeah thanks for the tea Kis-chan!" added Nagisa.
"Excuse me for a moment," said the pink-peached hair, "Hayato, we are going to be talking here. Go to your room for a little bit and I'll make us some dinner, okay?"
The little boy nodded and made his way to the bedroom. Kisumi shut the door before turning back to the Magic Six.
"At least you gentlemen kept your cheerful expressions," he replied, "I'm sorry to have caused you all such grief."
"You could have left a note or something," sighed Makoto, "Like everyone in the kingdom was worried for you guys!"
After a moment of awkward silence, Haruka asked, "Why did you both leave?"
"…Do you all remember that tropical storm? The one that nearly wiped everything clean?" asked Kisumi.
The boys nodded as he continued, "…My family and I were out boating to help with the Fish Market, but the storm had such strong winds that it threw everyone into the seas, never to return. Hayato was thrown into the ocean but I was able to pray to the Suiei Tower and he was found safe upon the shore but beaten by the waves. I don't know if our parents survived but it was too dangerous.
"It was when I realized that this water world…was not for us to live on. It's almost as if it was echoing death to those who would leave the island."
"Kisumi…" said Makoto quietly.
"I summoned Theagenes to take us out of the world and bring us to Olympia," he finished, "From there we started our new lives."
"T-Theagenes!?" gasped Rin and Nagisa.
"Well he granted us a portal on the way out, to be precise," said Kisumi, "I took Hayato with me and we met up with the Princess Goddess. Hayato freaked out at first but managed to calm down. However, he wants to go back home."
"And what about you?" asked Rin.
"Me? Well I'm fine living here. I am training to become a basketball coach and I hope to become one of the big teams later on," he said, "I find basketball to be my life…however, Hayato…I think he wants to swim."
"I think all of us wants to," replied Alexa, "But we learned that there's no pools here."
"Well there are some private bathtubs in the luxurious areas of the city but they can only be used by the owners, anyone caught inside of them are arrested," replied Kisumi, "Otherwise, everyone in most homes and apartments have showers."
"Then how are you guys able to keep all the water?" asked Gaardus.
"The Princess Goddess makes big sacrifices and prayers," said Kisumi, "Though I have met the goddess in person when I discovered that she has secret relations to the people from Aqua Duniya thanks to Theagenes."
"EHH?!" gasped the Magic Six.
"Our water is being used to these people here on Olympia?!" asked Makoto.
"How dare they…" muttered Rin.
"Well how else are we going to survive out here?" shrugged Kisumi, "But as I can tell that the four of you obtained your powers, maybe you might be able to do something about that."
Before anyone could reply, the Takao!Bird flew in and transformed to its human form.
"T-Takao?!" asked Alexa.
"I don't have time to talk for long," he replied, "I was given word from the Princess Goddess and Akashi."
"And that is?" asked Rei.
"Midorima…he's proposing a basketball match between you guys and them," he revealed.
"EHHH!?" they gasped.
"But we have no experience in basketball!" said Nagisa, "Why are they taking advantage of us!?"
"That is definitely not beautiful!" agreed Rei.
"No idea," said Kisumi, "But if you're gonna face them in a match, you'll need training."
"B-But," began Rin.
"How about this? I'll teach you all how to play the basics as long as you all promise me in return," replied Kisumi.
"Promise you what? To not take you guys back home?" asked Makoto.
"Well that is true but, I want you all to make Hayato happier…if you can," he answered, "He's been really devastated these last few months."
"If Hayato's happiness is back on Aqua Duniya…" began Alexa.
"I…I can't let him go back alone!" replied Kisumi, "He's all I have left for family!"
Alexa looked at Kisumi and said, "I had to leave my brother back home to travel here. I have faith that he will be alright without me for a period of time. It's true that he misses me and I miss him too. But it's something that I had to learn. Something must be sacrificed in order to make a bigger happiness later on."
The pink-peached hair boy listened to his words as Alexa continued, "I fear losing him as much as you losing Hayato. However, don't let one incident take the best of you. I know you're better than this."
Kisumi lowered his head for a moment with a silent tear, "I…I just don't want to make the same mistake ever again…I thought I was doing the right thing but…"
"I won't force you to decide…however, you need to give Hayato the happiness he deserves," replied Alexa.
"I…I can take you and Hayato back home," said Gaardus.
"E-Eh?!" gasped Kisumi, "You have the power to do so?"
"I connected the realms together with my navigation powers," explained the bird.
Hayato rushed out to hear this news as he was excited, "Will we get to see momma and papa again?!"
"Soon," said Kisumi, looking at his younger brother's eyes, "Once I train these guys on how to play basketball, we'll return home, okay?"
"O-Onii-chan," cried Hayato happily, hugging him.
"If you want, I can grant both of you guys to travel to Aqua Duniya and Olympia back many times as you both need to," said Gaardus.
"T-Thank you!" replied Kisumi, "That would be much appreciated! We'll leave soon but then I'll be back to train you guys, okay?"
"It's a deal," smiled Makoto.
1 Hour Later:
Kisumi and Hayato had their bags (mostly Hayato's belongings while the former still plans to live in Olympia) at the ready while the Magic Six waited for them outside. Gaardus flew around in circles in waiting.
The two appeared out of the apartment and looked at the Magic Six with for appreciation and understanding.
"Everyone's waiting for you," said Rin.
"Sousuke and the others will be happy," smiled Alexa.
The others nodded in agreement while Gaardus said, "This won't take long but be sure to hold hands; you don't want to get separated in the transition."
The two brothers held hands while Gaardus flew in a circle and opened its massive wings to activate the magical circle. It spun faster and faster while Gaardus closed its wings on them and the two sparkled away into the mists.
Moments later, the bird returned and said, "They'll do just fine. Everyone's excited again and they all miss you too."
"Well then, I guess we should make our way back to the palace," replied Rin, "The others are waiting."
Miracle Palace
The team regrouped at the palace but asked to visit Kuorko for a bit of time.
"Yeah, he's available," said Aomine, leading them to his room, "He was about to clean himself up but he looks forward to another chat."
Midorima watched the group from afar while the Takao!Bird flew around in circles. Gaardus knew those two were up to something but what was it exactly? What did he want with Makoto?
"Come in," said Kuroko as the doors opened.
"Your honor," replied Alexa, "We learned a bit too much about this town and we need some verification."
"Oh?" asked the sky-blue haired boy, "Do tell."
"Is it true that the water from our world is being exported to this realm?" asked Rei, "And if so, why?"
"…your parents set up a deal long time ago," revealed Kuroko, "All of them were in this town."
"W-wait you mean…?" asked Rin.
"Yes, they did told you that they came here for negotiations…well that was part of the deal," said Kuroko, "Hardly anyone in this town knows the truth, nor that they would care."
"Really?" asked Rei, starting to feel a bit annoyed, "And how are these people going to survive for the long term?"
Kuroko looked at them and answered, "Water is a valuable source that's true; even more so than the gold and jewels."
"What did our parents do exactly?" asked Alexa, narrowing his eyes.
"And don't lie to us," said Haruka.
"Now, now," said Kuroko, "I'll tell you what they did exactly…
"Several years ago, when the city had no leader or political parties, the people relied on each other and trusted one another yet they kept themselves in isolation. However, your parents came into the town in order to unify the different remaining sports left here and they arranged a deal; they would create an underground reservoir in return that the people will stay united as a mega city instead of several smaller villages isolated from one another."
Kuroko looked at Alexa and added, "Your father tried to build peace with the people but eventually they began to distrust him due to his enormous powers."
"My father was trying to establish peace and understanding!" said Alexa, "He would never hurt others!"
Kuroko stared at him silently while the others were unsure what to ask though Nagisa finally asked, "Where can we go see this underground reservoir?"
"You can't," said Kuroko.
"Eh!?"
"And why's that?" asked Rin while narrowing his eyes.
"There are guards down there that are permitted to kill those who are not allowed to be down there. They do not provide warnings to any trespassers," he explained, "Unless granted by my permission of course but that takes several days to process."
"I have one last question," said Makoto, "If the underground reservoir is filled with this water, how does it get refilled back up once it's been consumed?"
"That is the secret that even I do not know about; the water might be cleansed here or somehow have…magic," speculated Kuroko.
"Magic…" muttered Rei, "Purification…wait a sec…our Purification Rituals?!"
"Rei-chan?" asked Nagisa, worried.
"Back home we had to do some duties of purification…several years ago," said the megane, before looking at Kuroko, "What happened to the water?"
"Well when the water was nearly empty, the people were going chaotic at each other, forming different political groups who would try to fight each other around," said Kuroko, "This happened while myself and my friends were in Teikou."
"Did anything happened?" asked Rin.
"Eventually, one day, all of a sudden, the water appeared back and the city was at peace again," said Kuroko, "But it's slowly going to drain away soon. This was happening before the curse struck the town."
"Oh my," said Makoto.
"Kuro-chan, while we are here," added Nagisa, "We visited Theagenes but got very little information about Julius…we need your help. Do you know anything about him?"
"J-Julius?" asked Kuroko, feeling a bit worried, "Well um…no one has heard from him in several eons…nor the Solar Crystal."
"Do you know anything about him or the crystal?" asked Rei.
"Well…it is said that the crystal is created with extraordinary powers," replied Kuroko, "Though I do not know much about Julius but all I can remember is that he was the owner of the crystal."
Aomine and Kise listened to the conversation carefully as they were getting more nervous by the minute.
"The Solar Crystal…does it still exist?" asked Aomine.
"And it appears that Kuroko still doesn't remember much about his life in the past…his past carnation," replied Kise.
"You think he'll remember it all?" asked the dark-blue haired.
"I hope so, but I'm worried though if he does, Akashi might take his stand," relied the blonde.
"I remember when Akashi was still raging over back then…when he had a different name," said Aomine, "Ever since his secret was revealed, he wanted to take revenge against all of us."
"Let's just hope he doesn't start again what he did long ago," agreed Kise.
Flashback: Aqua Duniya - Part 2 of Daigo, Toraichi, and Mamoru's Story on Aqua Duniya
Mamoru and Toraichi returned back to the room as they were excited to tell Daigo about their lovely night and other wonderful things.
"Dai-chan, you have to try this!" said Mamoru, "The baker outdid himself again!"
The two got in the room just as they saw Daigo putting his clothes inside a trunk as Toraichi asked, "What are you doing?"
"I…I was hoping to be gone before both of you returned," said Daigo.
"Nonsense, you were just fine when we left you," answered Mamoru, "What happened?"
"I…I went to the dance…" blushed Daigo.
"Y-You did!?" gasped the two.
"But we didn't see you," said Toraichi.
"I was watching from afar," explained Daigo, "Both of you danced so beautifully, laughing happily, so vibrant and feeling so free. I'm not meant for such this Mamo-chan, I've accepted that. When I'm gone…both of you will have normal lives with the right magic that you all deserve."
Daigo held Mamo's hands with a tear from his eyes, saying, "Your compassion and strength will make you a wonderful leader. You…are the king that the kingdom deserves."
"Daigo…stop this right now," said Mamo softly.
"I can't control these powers…" replied Daigo, "My skin ages and then de-ages, plants grow, die and go back…I can't do it…these powers…I don't want to hurt anyone!"
"Remember what we promised Daigo?" asked Mamo, "We will NEVER abandon each other! Just don't give up! We love you!"
"I…I think I know someone who can help," said Toraichi.
"E-eh?" asked Daigo.
"What did you say Torai?" asked Mamo.
"When mother passed away, I found a stash of notes and ancient texts she's been keeping," explained the youngest brother, "There's someone out there who might be able to help with his powers."
Daigo turned to Toraichi and asked, "And who is this person? Where does he or she live?"
"He's from a land called the Great Jungle," said Toraichi, "And his name is…Theagenes."
Casa di Thasos
After a bit of a journey across realms, the three Matsuoka Brothers arrived in the Great Jungle where they saw a massive mansion standing before them. To their surprise there was no one guarding or anything that seemed an obstacle to get in.
They made their way through the entrance, passing the garden and finally arriving at the door steps and were beckoned to enter.
Theagenes waited for them and smiled, "Welcome…O Brothers Matsuoka from Aqua Duniya. Please come on in."
The trio held their hands together as Theagenes sat on his chair on the other end of the long table.
"So what business do we have today?" he asked.
"Time…I have these strange powers that are related to time," said Daigo.
"Time powers I see? My, my…how interesting," answered Theagenes, "Why would you want to give them up? How about I teach you in lessons in magic instead?"
"No!" replied Daigo, "I want it to stop. We've heard you're the greatest magician and athlete in all of the realms. You must have something that can harness these powers, yes?"
"Of course I do," he chuckled, "But my question is…why would you want to give it up when you already have all the help in your hands?"
"Pardon?" asked Daigo.
Theagenes got up and magically appeared behind them saying, "The brotherly bond…is an example of true love…love doesn't always come in pairs of romance or sex or whatever people describe now a days. Love comes in all forms…which can unlock its own magic. And the power of the three of you, is incredibly strong."
"My powers are just out of control," said Daigo, "I need to get rid of them."
"Well if you must insist…" replied Theagenes, creating a set of objects, "Magic is always in a price…wishes that are granted must be paid equally in return."
The first object he created was a necklace in a shape of a time locket, "This will keep yourself from having time going out of control, just believe in it and you'll be able to harness it.
However if time goes by waaaay too fast…"
Theagenes created a silver key with an orange-colored jewel on the handle, "This time-space key will send you to a realm without magic which from there your powers will be absolutely gone but you'll be exiled from your homeland."
Daigo tried to grab the items but Theagenes said, "Now hold on a moment; something valuable of yours must be handed over…"
"But what could we possibly give?" asked Toraichi.
"Hmm…" muttered Theagenes as he observed the three brothers before he saw something, "These lovely ribbons."
"O-our ribbons," said Mamoru, "But…these were just something we did when we were kids."
"Ah yes…but overtime…with enough love and symbolism…inanimate objects can become magical and meaningful," he replied.
"Dai-chan, we can't give them away," said Toraichi.
"I…it's the only hope we got," agreed Mamoru.
"I need this failsafe, it's just as he said," replied Daigo, "I'll take the responsibility."
After a silent moment, the trio handed over the ribbons and exchanged for the key and the necklace.
1 Year Later…
Daigo sat on a bench in the garden as he looked up at the Sakura tree. He was supposed to be engaged soon or something but Mamoru was actually going to get married first. He heard that the fiancée was really stunning in fashion and had a kind heart.
As for his powers, it has been over a year since he met the strange Theagenes but the necklace did provide some time for him to at least conceal it. However, it began to rust a little slowly.
"Ah yes, the lovely Sakura tree, it still blooms as mighty as ever," chuckled a voice.
Daigo turned to see a long haired woman with a cozy-medium copper color. She turned her head towards him and said, "Ah…so you must be the mysterious brother, am I right?"
"My name is Daigo," he replied giving her a bow.
"It's an honor to meet you," she answered, "Very interesting…"
"I must admit you're really nice. I'll go find Mamoru and…" began Daigo.
"There's no need," she said, "I have heard rumors about you…the mysterious one…and now I see why; you are very handsome…almost like a god standing right here."
"I-I um…t-thanks," he replied, trying to avoid getting close to her.
Daigo's hands were slowly glowing as he could feel his energy taking effect.
"I must know…" she smirked, grabbing him and trying to kiss, "What does this mouth of yours feel like?!"
"STOP IT!" he shouted, pushing her back, "Are you insane?!"
The woman gasped and said, "W-what kind of sorcery is this?! It's clearly not the powers of water like Mamo and Toraichi!"
"Please," he replied, "Just forget about this and…"
"Daigo!" shouted a voice.
The two turned to see Mamoru arriving in as he saw the fiancée standing there with a bit of a skepticism.
"What's going on here?" asked Mamoru, walking up to him.
"Your brother…" hissed the woman, "Has some dark sorcery…in him! But I must admit, he was a good kisser and…"
"YOU'RE LYING!" growled Daigo, "How dare you try to badmouth me like that!"
Mamoru looked at the woman and said, "Thank you very much…for being the bitch that you are! I knew something was fishy about you as of late! And now I see why!"
"Oh really?" asked the woman, "I know the secret about your brother…and I will use that knowledge to tell everyone the truth! And when this kingdom joins me for this revolution…all of you…the Six Kings…will fall under my grasp! And most of all…this kingdom will see him…as a monster!"
"THAT'S ENOUGH!" shouted Daigo as he fired his magic at the woman but Mamoru stood in the way, taking on the blast of the attack before collapsing down to the grass.
Daigo gasped in horror while the woman ran off in fear. He rushed up to Mamoru and cried out, "MAMO-CHAN!? MAMO-CHAN!?"
Mamoru looked at Daigo as his skin began to age up rapidly.
"I-I'm so sorry," said Daigo, horrified as Mamoru's face wilted into an old man's before it crumbled into dust.
"NO! NO, NOOOOO!" cried the eldest brother, crying in silent tears. His heart was racing fast that it all felt like as if time stopped.
"W-what have I done?!" he asked himself.
Moments later, Toraichi arrived at the scene, hearing all the shouting.
"Daigo! Daigo, what's going on where is…" began Toraichi when he gasped in horror to see the dust that was once the middle brother.
"I…I didn't mean too…" whimpered Daigo, "T-Tora…"
"W-what did you do?" asked Toraichi, shocked, "WHAT DID YOU DO?!"
"I was trying to stop that woman who was trying to take our family secret out to the public!" shouted Daigo, "You have to believe me Torai…"
"STAY AWAY!" growled Toraichi, "STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM ME!"
"Please! NO! Have mercy!" cried Daigo, "I need you! You're all I have left now! I can't control this magic anymore! You promised that WE'D STAY TOGETHER NO MATTER WHAT! I love you! Please!
"Take my hand!"
"No…" replied Toraichi, digging his hand to his pocket inside his cloak, "You killed our brother…you…you're a monster!"
Daigo gasped as he could feel his heart breaking inside with those last words, "N-n-noooo…please!
Toraichi took out the Space Time Key and read the inscription, "Master of Time and Space…Take forth the cursed one before me…"
"STOP ITTTTTT!" cried Daigo but he could feel his head spinning around as the world around him changed.
"Send him to the realm where he will no longer be a threat!"
Daigo's screams were the last thing he ever heard as the key glowed and exiled the eldest brother away from the land. Once he disappeared, Toraichi cried to himself as he now bears the pain on his shoulders.
All that remained behind was the necklace that Daigo previously wore in the past…the space time key was also gone to who knew where but it was over for now.
"Your face shows great pain," said a voice.
Toraichi turned to see a golden doggy with some markings on its forehead standing nearby.
"W-who are you?" asked Toraichi.
"I'm not the same man you met earlier…but I have heard your cries from afar," said the dog, "What happened here?"
"…I lost two of my brothers today," replied Toraichi.
"I am so sorry… how such a tragedy can happen?" asked the dog.
"It's too painful to talk about," said Toraichi, "But my pain has to be put set aside. We need to see that Hawakoto survives through this. I have a wish…
"I need a means to remove the memories of Daigo and Mamoru…a spell that everyone will forget that they ever existed…the family…the other kings…the villagers…everyone on this land and sea…must forget. Can you do this?"
"Yes…but I must warn you, there is always a way that the truth will be slipped…" began the dog.
"You mustn't!" begged Toraichi, "The future…this kingdom depends on it!"
"Very well…I will do this…but you will have to pay the price for this wish," replied the dog, "The magic I shall use will do as you said…but you must be able to hold the truth in you if you are going to keep it safe."
"I am fairly certain it will work," said Toraichi, walking away.
It would be another several years before he would finally marry his wife Akeno with the secret of the past well hidden away. However, a very curious Gou has begun to break its spell while Rin discovers the man himself on Olympia…and the future still remains to be seen.
Present Day:
"Rei-chan, Rei-channnnn," moaned Nagisa silently.
Rei turned on the lamp light and yawned, "What's the matter, Nagisa-kun?"
"I can't sleep," said the blonde, "I'm a bit concerned about our families…our parents…"
"You mean the discussion we had earlier?"
"Yeah, it doesn't seem right…already, everyone's been hiding secrets from us…Mako-chan…Kuro-chan…Midorima-chan…everyone," sighed the blonde.
"Maybe I can help with that," said Gaardus.
"Oh Gaardus-chan!" smiled the blonde, "I didn't realized you were in here."
"I thought I'd at least check up on both of you," replied the Phoenix, "I might be able to explain some stuff. I was investigating the city for a bit and I did nothing something about the palace."
"Oh?" asked Rei while putting on his glasses.
"I saw Midorima going through some sort of an entrance hidden away from the public eye. We might try to find some clues if we can go and see," replied the bird.
"Yeah! I'm up for an adventure!" said Nagisa.
Rei yawned and muttered, "It's just after 2 AM though…"
"We have to take this chance Rei-chan!" replied Nagisa, "We can't trust everyone completely here just yet."
As soon as the others woke up, Gaardus assembled the team together silently in the hallways, whispering, "Stay close together and follow my trail. No one will see or hear you."
The group stayed close to Gaardus as the bird flew ahead while using one of its magic spells to put the guards asleep and opening the gate silently, allowing the magic six to get through the side panels outside where they saw a small opening.
"Did he go in there?" asked Makoto.
"Yeah, I'm worried about you especially," said Gaardus, "Maybe if I can cloak us an invisibility spell?"
"Just how much magic do you have Gaardus?" asked Rin.
"I have a lot but it's a limit to how much I can use in a 24-hour period," sighed the Phoenix, "Now come on, we have to investigate this!"
The group stood together in pairs as they descended down through a narrow tunnel while Gaardus used its eyes to make some sort of a light beam across the area. The temperature grew colder a bit while the rocky stair well became more slick and slippery at times.
"Can you see anything Rin?" asked Haruka.
"Hold on a sec," he replied as he called upon his x-ray vision, scanning the area nearby.
"How deep can this go?" asked Alexa.
"No idea," said Makoto, "But whatever this city is hiding, they're definitely trying to keep it deep."
"You guys," added Nagisa, "Don't you think there might be some…"
Before either of them could answer, they all slipped and fell through a hole, screaming loudly while Gaardus used his power to make them all float.
"A TRAP!" shouted Rei.
"But where are we descending down to?" asked Alexa.
Rin scanned the floor and saw nothing but scorpions and rattle snakes but he also saw a hole in a wall that looked like an exit or an escape. Gaaruds angled its wings and they all landed on the ledge.
"Looks like someone's been unfortunate," said Makoto.
Gaardus flew the way in and checked to see what was inside in case for more traps. Moments later they heard a loud screech and the bird flew its way back to them with part of its feathers on fire. Alexa and Haruka washed it away while the bird shook its feathers and wings.
"Thanks guys," screeched Gaardus.
"Was it a fire trap?" asked Nagisa.
"Yeah," replied Gaardus, "I think it's best that you guys…the four of you take on your Suiei forms."
"Right," replied Nagisa, Alexa, Rin, and Haruka.
"DRAGON SOLIS POWERRRRRRR…"
"DOLPHIN POWERRRRRRR…"
"PENGUIN POWERRRRR…"
"SHARK POWERRRRR…"
"MAAAAAAKEEEEEEE UP!"
Alexa donned the chest and abdomen plates that had an open to the center of his breastbone with shoulder and elbow bands while a golden-yellow, majestic cape grew from the back armor. He had long, white, loose pants and armored boots decorated in white-gold-yellow hues. A hooded hat/scarf hybrid covered his head and neck behind.
Haruka gently walked and spun around as he flipped his hair to the right, donning a black shirt with a white cloth above, black pants, a white-blue head cover turban, and a blue-yellow scarf.
As Rin twirled around, he could feel his Arabian clothes taking shape; a red turban with loose flaps that contained blue-yellow stripes while his cloak was black and red with a white vest undergarment beneath. He raised his hands up as golden cuffs and other jewelry appeared.
Nagisa made a cartwheel flip as he donned his red-white vest, his neon-green head piece with a red-white band that attached to his head. Once he was back on his feet, he donned sashes of purple, and red fabrics that took care of his lower half of the anatomy.
The four stood together at the ready once they were dressed in their Arabian/warrior forms.
"Anything can happen at this point, so be on your guard. Makoto, Rei, stay close to me as you both have yet to obtain your henshin," said Gaardus.
"DRAGON SEA KING!" shouted Alexa, blasting down the fire traps.
"DOLPHIN MAYHEM BLAST!" chanted Haruka, combining his power to Alexa.
"Let's go!" said Rin as they charged their way through the tunnel.
"Waters of the gel, give us a barrier to survive the heat!" chanted Nagisa, enveloping the others.
"Thanks Nagisa!" said Makoto and Rei.
They continued their way down when they heard a loud noise coming up ahead. Rin looked ahead and noticed a massive chamber filled with machinery and a big open space. The water volume was pretty shallow indeed
"I-is this…" gasped Rei.
"The Reservoir!?" asked Makoto.
"Shhh, I see something," said Rin, "Keep your voices low."
Gaardus flew into the chamber and saw what looked like robots guarding the area with spears and other dangerous weapons in their hands. From what Kuroko said about these beings, they were definitely programmed to kill intruders and ask questions later.
He flew back to the others, "You guys, this is what I feared. Kuroko was right; these are not human beings but robots!"
"R-Robots?" asked Rei, a bit fascinated.
"We have to keep our voices low in case they try to find us," he replied, "They got some dangerous weapons in their hands."
"Can we find a way to distract them?" asked Rin.
"Bad idea," said Gaardus.
"Well we have to do something if we are to investigate this," replied Makoto.
"I can flash freeze them," said Nagisa before he chanted his spells, freezing the robots that he could find from afar.
Once he was done, they made their way to the reservoir where the water volume was low. It looked like a gigantic massive pool that Haruka would be tempted to strip for but seeing the filth on the rust and grime, the area was unappealing.
"Maybe we should clean it up and refill it?" asked Makoto.
"The Purification…" said Alexa, "Maybe that's what we have to do! Maybe this is why our parents made us learn about it!"
"But to give water to these people?" asked Haruka.
"These people are suffering out here," said Nagisa.
"We said that we'd help the city in some way shape or form," agreed Rei.
"Haru, I know it's hard to trust these people but we don't know anything until we give it a try," said Rin, giving him a soft kiss on the head, "Trust me. We'll work things out."
The four turned to the semi-dry pool and combined their powers together, unleashing a flood that refilled the pool up. It took several minutes but once it was done, the machinery stopped making loud noises and resumed running as if nothing happened.
"Sounds like the machines are working again," said Alexa.
Makoto turned his head at the last moment to see a shadowed, cloaked being running through a different passage way.
"OI!" he shouted, "I know that's you, Midori-baka!"
"Sounds like some beef is going on," muttered Nagisa.
Makoto was getting a bit fierce and ran after but didn't get too far as he discovered a tomb standing before him. The others appeared behind and saw it as well.
"W-what is this?!" asked Rei.
"A tomb of some kind…but it looks different than the ones back home," said Nagisa.
Alexa walked in to see the marble top on it. At the head of the lid was a symbol that looked like a jewel of some kind. Rei went up to see and gasped at the symbol.
"T-That's…" he gasped.
"What's the matter?" asked Rin.
"That's the symbol of the Legendary Solar Crystal of Destiny!" replied the megane.
"EHH!?" the others asked.
"What are you talking about?" asked Alexa.
"…Our parents," said the megane, "They told us to find Julius…but they never really said why except something of his must be found…they wanted us to find the Solar Crystal."
"T-The Solar Crystal?" asked Makoto.
"I have heard of its power long ago," added Gaardus, "It's an incredible source of magic. It is said that those who possess it have incredible power…and it was once owned by Prince Julius."
"P-Prince Julius?!" asked Haruka.
"But why would he want such great power?" asked Rin.
"It was rumored that he wanted the entire world to be his so he did whatever he could but somehow him and his guardians were killed during the war," said Rei, "But I don't know if that's even true…like there were some biographies of him that said that he wanted to establish a world peace."
"World Peace? You mean to stop the war, right?" asked Makoto.
"Most likely," he nodded.
Alexa touched the tomb, feeling the icy, cold marble when his mind suddenly flashed back to the dream he had about the man standing before him.
"Alexa…wake up…" said the man, "You and the others have been sleeping too long…"
"S-Sleeping?" asked Alexa, "WHO ARE YOU!?"
"…I am the lost prince…Julius…" echoed the man before Makoto shook his senses back to reality.
"I-I saw him…the same man," gasped Alexa.
"Did he say who he was?" asked Haruka.
"…yes…it's him…Julius," said Alexa, "I still couldn't see his face but it's him…the lost prince!"
"Did Julius say anything?" asked Makoto.
"No not really…but…he said that we've been sleeping for too long," he replied, "I don't understand."
The others shrugged while Gaardus could hear the robots moving on in.
"I'll mark this location on my map," said the Phoenix, activating its magic to escape with the team back to the palace before the guards could attack them.
Flashback: Arrival of Akashi in Sportsbrooke (5 Years Ago)
The red-haired boy crossed over the town line as he could sense a great power of politics happening in the city. He came from a family of politicians but did not like the way they were governing their town. Hoping to achieve some great power, he was given a map by a cloaked figure who told him the way to get to the city.
Upon hitting the streets, he saw several students playing all kinds of sports such as basketball, volleyball, and other activities he recognized.
As much as he was ready to try to get some political status, he realized that this town was a lot more serious compared home and felt that he needed some time to at least blend into the society before trying to make his claim.
"Hey Kurokocchi, Aominecchi! Wait up!" shouted a voice as Akashi turned to see a blonde-hair boy running quickly as possible.
Akashi watched as the trio laughed their way happily to the school. Clearly they were just a bunch of random guys. Curious, he called upon his emperor eye to see their futures. He recoiled a bit as the vision he saw was that he was with them along with a green-haired man and a purple-haired guy that were own unique in a strange skill and mysterious magic.
However his attention was caught when the sky-blue boy in the vision also developed a power similar to his own. Almost as if…
"He's like the ghost of a legacy…waiting to be avenged," he muttered silently.
He was about to head to the school when his eye caught attention to a basketball park nearby. Akashi smiled to himself and made his way over there to observe a game going on. He practiced his emperor eye in which all of his predictions were true.
Could I be able to see my own future, or do I need to be associated with someone to see it, he thought.
"Strange power you got there dearie," chuckled a voice.
Akashi turned to see the same man in the cloak he met earlier.
"You again," he replied, "What do you know about this town? You made me come here."
"Ah yes, yes, Sportsbrooke is a mysterious town…filled with great opportunities too for someone like you!" chuckled Theagene, "After all, you hold a power almost as similar as my own."
"You can see the future?" asked Akashi.
"Well yes, but it's not the same type of magic that you possess per say," he replied.
"What was that future I saw with myself and with the others?" asked the red-haired boy.
"Well it's your destiny," said Theagenes, "Something you cannot avoid if that's what you're asking."
"My destiny lies in five other boys?" asked Akashi, "How fascinating…yet it concerns me."
"Why does it concern you?" asked the older man.
"Simple, I am here to take this town under my control. However, none of the people seemed to be affected by this strange realm…like no one is having fear or anger…" said Akashi.
"And what are you going to accomplish if you were to be in charge of this town?" asked Theagenes.
"Something I am willing to find out," he replied.
Next Day:
"We have a new student here today," the teacher announced as he wrote the name in Kanji and English of Seijuurou Akashi.
The red-haired saw the trio in different seats from each other, knowing that this was going to be the beginning of something.
Aomine's face was a bit silent and awe while Kise was a bit fearful. Kuroko on the other hand was silent as a phantom.
After School:
"Hey you guys," said Aomine, "Looks like the new kid wants to meet up."
"Where at?" asked Kuroko.
"I think it was the Eco-Park," replied the darker-blue haired boy, "He said something about having us as a team."
"You think he's one of the three that Theagenes knows about?" asked Kise.
"Who knows? Let's go find out!" he answered.
The trio made their way to the park where they saw Akashi sitting alone on the monkey bars. He swung upside down just to see the trio before he propelled himself of.
"I'm surprised to see you three," he said, "I thought only one will show up."
"We're here because we might know something," replied Kuroko, "What do you know about us?"
"Enough to say that…fate is pushing me to join you guys," he shrugged, "Along with two other students that are yet to come."
"What power do you possess?" asked Kise.
"…I was born with the ability to see the future," said the red-haired, "But its power is sort of dangerous…the Emperor Eye."
"Theagenes can see the future too," said Kuroko.
"But it's not the same kind of power," replied Akashi, "I can see the future almost as far as a year ahead."
"Wow that far?" asked Aomine.
"At least that's what I am capable of," he shrugged, "Anyway, I assume you've been practicing?"
"You mean basketball?" asked Kise, "Well yeah, we don't have enough members yet for a team but we've been training with help from Daigo Matsuoka."
"I think with the power I have, I can be of some great help," said Akashi, "I'll be sure that we win and become the official team in Sportsbrooke."
After a few practice rounds, the four made their way to Kuroko's Loft up at East 3rd Street where he had bought this place thanks to the savings he made long ago (and with help from Theagenes).
"Nice place you got," said Akashi, "You got like everything."
"Well it's hopefully enough for the four of us," replied Kuroko, "Bathroom is to the left; there are some beds upstairs and kitchen and dining are all down here. "
"Well once we are the complete team, I know we'll have parties in here!" chuckled Aomine.
"Someone's talking," smirked Kise.
The trio heard a baby pup running across the room, barking happily.
"Ah, Number 2," smiled Kuroko, holding the dog up.
"Number?" the trio asked, confused.
"I named him Tetsuya II," replied the phantom, "His eyes are almost like mine."
Kise looked at the doggie and said, "OH MY HE DOES! So cuuuuteee!"
The others just smiled before they settled inside. Kuroko set Number 2 down and they made something for themselves to eat before going to sleep.
Kise and Aomine took beds on the upper level while Kuroko and Akashi stayed on the main level. However, Akashi couldn't sleep right away as he saw the moon light and wondered what future will hold for him and the others.
Should I really trust them, he thought.
Present Day: Watanuki's Shop
In another realm entirely, in the city of Tokyo, Watanuki took a smoke from his pipe and turned his head to see Mokona.
"They're coming together," said Mokona, "2 are still out there."
"Yes," he nodded, "But the Dark One is there too…I cannot help them directly as long as he or rather 'it' is in town. Otherwise, I would've led all six of them already reunited."
"Who are they exactly?" asked the manjuu.
"Descendants…to an ancient team on a world that no longer exists," he replied, "The Generation of Marvels…of Olympia Magna."
He got up and walked into the warehouse, heading to a particular area where a set of jerseys were on display with the following:
Shohoku – Ryouta Miyagi #7
Toyotama – Minori Kishimoto #5
Kainan – Nobunaga Kiyouta #10
Shoyou – Toru Hanagata #5
Sannoh – Eiji Sawakita #9
Shohoku – Kaede Rukawa #11
"But what about the Savior?" asked Mokona, "Wasn't he a part of their past?"
"Hanamichi Sakuragi…Number 10 of Shohoku," said Watanuki, "He was considered to be one but that past is far ancient to be remembered. Only they can decide the future of their team by choosing their ways now in the present."
"So it's true then?" replied Mokona, "They're all…?"
"Yes, they are all descendants, all reincarnated…except for one…that one is a child," he said before taking another smoke, looking at a symbol that represented their team; a bird-like shape with wide wings.
"Their time of awakening is near…" he muttered, "And it will affect everyone…"
Kagami's Dream:
Kagami opened his eyes and realized he was in a dream, a black void with a gate standing in front of him. He thought at first he was in the zone but this was different than the basketball match.
The doors opened in front of him as a tall man with bright red-ish hair mixed with orange in a buzzed style. He donned a jersey with the #10 on it.
"At last, we finally meet," said the other man.
"Who are you?" asked Kagami.
"Hanamichi Sakuragi…the Savior of the Generation of Marvels," he replied, "I am your past self."
"EH?!" answered Kagami, "I don't remember that haircut nor that jersey!"
"You simply have forgotten," he said, "Those days were hidden in your memories along with the others that you stand by."
"The others? You mean Kuroko and the Miracles?" asked Kagami.
"Yes, though I wasn't an official member of the Marvels in the same way you are not an official member of the Miracles, I had play a role in dispatching the traitor away from our team," said Hanamichi.
"Who?" he asked.
"The same man who bares the emperor eye…but his past-self had a different name, "Eiji Sawakita," replied the other man.
"But Akashi…he's not evil!" replied Kagami, "Though he and the others were cursed during the year…and…"
"True, but Akashi has the potential to go back to his old ways…if one of the others continue to persuade him," said Hanamichi.
"Who? Who is trying to turn him?" asked Kagami.
"…the same man who is taking revenge to the Magic Six," he revealed, "He plans to lure Akashi to the dark side knowing his past and using Theagenes as his weapon against them."
"Midorima…" growled Kagami before asking, "What can I do?"
"You have to get the Silver Orb from Theagenes so he'll be on your side. That orb, anyone who possess it can control that man," explained Hanamichi.
The scene around them began to disconnect, signaling that it was almost sunrise.
"Hurry, NOW!" shouted Hanamichi.
Kagami woke up with a gasp back in his loft, confused on what he had seen. Was it all true? Is Akashi hiding a secret agenda? Or was it all really Midorima?
None of it made sense, he thought, but the orb though…it does. He always had it around him as close as possible to make sure no one possessed it.
He heard a loud knock on the door. Kagami quickly put on a t-shirt and opened to see Kiyoshi.
"I called you three times this morning," said Kiyoshi, "You alright?"
"I…uh, yeah," said Kagami, "I have to go."
"Go where?" he asked.
"There's no time, it may have already begun again…"
"WHAT?!" gasped Kiyoshi, "Even though it's been a year?"
"Something new is coming," he answered, getting his gun, "We have to warn the others and find Theagenes!"
Shop of the Mystics
Midorima laughed as he held the Silver Orb in his hands. He couldn't believe how so easy it was to find it. Normally one who is after the orb would not be able to get their hands on such power but here he stood with Theagenes under his command.
"How dare you try to seize that power!" growled Theagenes.
"You want to know why I was able to?" asked Midorima, "It's because of "the Dark One", I too possess magic similar to your own. The same entity that destroyed this world 150,000 years ago."
"And what are you going to do with that?" asked Theagenes.
"Listen to me Dark One," replied the green-haired, "I know that 'he', put a fragment of energy into this orb and those who become the orb like yourself are doomed to follow orders of those who possess it. While it's unfortunate I cannot meet with the REAL Dark One, but having you is enough for my plans.
"My plan is to travel back in time…and kill King Tachibana, along one other person...the one who killed my father."
"And just how are you going to do that?" asked the dark magician, "Time travel is strictly taboo!"
"Oh really?" asked Midorima, "You were the one who brought me to the future and nothing happened as a result."
"That's because going forward in time doesn't do much damage!" replied Theagenes, "I left the past in order to build a future and opportunity in this town. Don't do it, if you cross this line, you're going to face serious consequences!"
"I don't care! I know what the ingredients are to get what I want: The Matsuoka Time-Space Key, Onii-chan's Suiei Necklace, my Lucky frog item, and this Silver Orb," he answered, "Now let's pay a visit to our friends in the field, shall we?"
The two turned to see Kagami and Kiyoshi at the doorway.
"I see the Savoir has come to save the day?" asked Midorima.
"This isn't like you!" said Kagami, readying his hands, "I won't let you get beyond this door!"
"Oh that's just too bad," he smirked, holding the orb, "Theagenes, I command you to take us to the fields."
The two simply vanished away after Theagenes waved his hand in a circular motion.
"DAMMIT!" growled Kagami.
"This is bad!" said Kiyoshi.
Kagami took out his headset while heading outside with Kiyoshi, hoping to connect to Akashi. After a few moments;
"What's going on Kagami? Did you get him?" asked Akashi at the other end.
"No, he's escaped with Theagenes," he replied, "I'm going to need some follows to join me."
"I see," said Akashi, "I'll arrange a group to hunt him down but also we need to find and locate his hiding spot. I know he's been having a hiding place with Takao so we'll need to get him too."
"What's going on?" asked Murasakibara as he, Gaardus and the Magic Six met up with Kuorko and Akashi.
"Kagami found out that Midorima plans to go back in time," said Akashi, looking at Makoto, "I don't know what but it seems he wants revenge at you."
"W-WHAT?!" gasped Makoto as the others gasped.
Impossible, thought Gaardus, if he goes back in time, it will change the course of things! Or worse…it may destroy this world entirely.
"We have to stop him!" said Rei, "Who knows what he's up to!?"
"But you and Mako-chan don't have your powers yet," replied Nagisa.
"Nagisa, this is going to get bad if he were to succeed," said Rin, "Let's go. I'll get that broccoli-head a run for his money!"
The others nodded in agreement as they quickly devised a plan. Once they were ready to go, the six followed Kagami, Kiyoshi, Kise, and Aomine while Murasakibara stayed behind with Akashi to guard Kuroko.
~Episode 5 END~
~Episode 6 PV~
Rin: Sounds like the Wicked Warlock of the West has something up his sleeve!
Makoto: But what the hell could I have done to him that is making him this way?!
Haruka: Could it be something to do with our powers?
Rei: Well Makoto-senpai and I still have yet to become a Suiei! *raises his hand* I wanna scream BUTTERFLY POWERRRRR...
Nagisa: Rei-chan, I'm sure you'll look beautiful!
Alexa: You guys! I'm afraid we got some bad news heading this way!
Kuroko: My time has awaken...our pasts remembered...
Aomine: T-Tetsu-kun?
Kise: Next Time, Free! Irritated Green Envy!, Midorimacchi, stop acting this dark! I know you weren't like this...especially to Takaocchi!