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-The minister sets the power grid; taking control of the universe's energy force a energy like no other. The full understanding of it's power and might are shrouded in true unknowns.
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-Days later the council were already sitting around the main table, a servant to the minister placing on the table to his left a cup of hurdle-tea, a pot of warm water and a small bowl of sugar as Master Toorak stepping into the camber the door closing behind him. "We are glad that you could join us, Master Toorak!"
"I knew that you were anxious to hear about the latest news on the trails. Minister Roseman, fellow members." The master holding up a set of documents on each winner.
"Please!" stated Minister Roseman casting a hand forward, giving the master the floor.
"As requested minister I travelled to all Six main planets around Corsma and we've, uh, have 54 unique competitors set forth to fight; warriors, fighters, wrestlers and tacticians all with different backgrounds and styles. 19 fell quickly in the pit, 9 other's fought strong, but in the end were eliminated from battle in the arena'
"And the most successful, Toorak have we found our defender's!?"
Toorak nodded, "Out of the remaining 26, the tournament moved on until minister I saw true greatness, the one's, uh, shining through until there were left only 12 and then there were six all making it through to become the ones we called to arms... Each out would move on to become their planet's defender."
Toorak handed the minister a copy of his notes about each defender. The minister sat in silence as he scanned through the notes, he then looked up from the pages of Toorak's report on Zedd Phuna. "Wait, this one the Axelrod called Zedd, it says he fights with aggression... Leaving his opponents beaten with no second thought" The minister sounded troubled by this.
"Mmm... One to watch I know, but a willing member to the defenders Minister... A perfect field soldier for our cause. I watched the culture of the Axelrod's I put it down to their way of life... Zedd Phuna isn't a bad man in the slightest, everyone deserves a fair chance." Toorak's words used in hopes to settled Roseman's worries and doubts.
Roseman made his tea and took a sip. "A culture can shape a mind to do things other's see as wrong, I settle on your judgement Toorak, may his embedded muscle be based on your wisdom."
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-The six defender's are the galaxies best known hope; from on board their vessels the great planet of Corsma looked like a red and green orb floating in space, but as they travelled closer each could see it was a real wonder of land of steel and stone, wind swept deserts, lush green jungles, vast mountain ranges and deep seas that lapped at every shore line.
And on a island at the planet's equator enclosed by the great wall was the capital of Corsma the home of the council temple. Zordon's eyes widened at the sight of the city. 'Wow, this is going to be my place of settlement for a few years... Well what better place to be in.' he though. The six different ships came into land in the docks of Corsma.
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Two elders walk to each other, sharing down at one of the six ships. "Well Novak it looks as if our defenders have arrived."
"Yes and all should be done to welcome them..." stated Novak turning to safe Senkar.
"One as to agree.' agreed Senkar, but the master from Mea was hiding something. 'this is truly a momentous day indeed... As together these six warriors will make our galaxy great."
"Indeed free from all that Specter can throw at us." They turned and walked down to the dock side.
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Zedd flow in low over the skyline of the capital, he felt rather smug with himself and his fancy flighting showed that. "Zedd Phuna, fearless defender...' The ship flying up into the crest of the clouds; he laughed. 'Pride of the council forces!" He turned at the last second.
"Feared by the enemy, worshipped if I get my way.' again pulling off a tricky flight manoeuvre. 'Ha, ha! Look at that! It's Corsma, I've made it... My stand starts here!"
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-All six defenders stepping forward from their vessels. Stood along side with Zordon Talase from Eltar, (white energy,) Zedd Phuna of Axelrod, (red energy) and Dimitria Sungo of Inquieis, (pink charge) were Auric Hendar from Derekia, (blue energy,) Medeca from Maddalena (yellow charge) and Draidar Vile from Mea; (green energy.)
The group of six then rushed to get in line as they saw the heads of the council come before them. Zedd of Axelrod seemed step close the Draidar, not really knowing who he was nudged his elbow slighting into the Meaian male's side. "Oh look out here they come, the elders..." As he pulled the strap of his bag back onto his right shoulders, as his bag rested on his waist.
Draidar in line with the others caught sight of the look on his father's face; Master Vile truly pleased to have his eldest son as Mea's victor the green defender. "Yeah, my father is a good hearted man. The famous captain of the council guard.' he said with a hand brushing over his head; to his son and many other's Master Vile was a brave man, who had fought in a thousand battles and had the meddles of the galaxy to prove it. 'Senkar as done loads of amazing things for the planet... I've stood by his side in battle; even being there when he and his troops drove back the hordes of Specter at the battle of Anomad and now it is our turn to take up arms and compete the task set before us..." The son of the council member went on.
"I haven't forgotten, they stand in gold and silver stating their greatness, but one now stands in their way; the one we have to defeat for the council to survive!" and with that stated Zedd soon fell silence, at Draidar's words.
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Dimitria takes off her ships station uniform to stand in her more warrioress attire and so does the conqueror Auric, who steps forth in his blue Derekia knight armour.
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-Toorak stood by Vile, who turned to him and addressed. "So then these are our defenders!"
"Yes the mightiest their planets has to offer, they will all stand brave and true for us Toorak, Minister Roseman decrees it." stated Toorak strong in his believes that these six before him will drive down the force of the Grand Monarch.
"Yes only good can come from their arrival... May our wisdom and might lead them into a victorious battle!" Senkar nodes to show agreement.
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-The minister brought Master Novak to one side. "I have a favour to ask of you wise one!"
"And what kind of favour is this?" inquired the member of the council.
"Well, the monarch marches in hopes to get to our heart, that can never happen, Vile is one who can lead people, but you Novak I know for sure are a person who can train... So the favour... I need you to step forth before my mighty defenders, and train them to be as one with their power and own skill... Be their mentor teach them to fight teach them the ways of the council."
"As you wish it my minister, I will not let you down." Novak truly felt honoured by Roseman's light upon him. Novak too was a good soldier of the council, who relied more on brains and skill than might of power; who had retired from acting service to have a better voice to his people.
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-Minister Roseman steps forward upon a stage before them to address the six young defenders. "Welcome all defenders of the six nations, you are the few, the special, the daring. You serve in the name of the council here as our honoured guests, welcomed like gods and goddesses here on Corsma... As Corsma will always be in your debt." stated the grand elder.
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The six warriors are train by High council member Novak Honshu, who stood ready to address the defenders. "You are linked to the grid of power... The minister knows that ever since the discovery of the energy force, so many have come and try to control it's power and will. It was only the noble beings of Corsma that were able to tap into the grid's power and to use it's energy for the good of all.' the councillor speak truth of the past, the defenders stood to attention listening intently to his words. 'Despite the known, wonder and grace of the galaxy there are those who wish to concern and blunder for their own gain. Each one of you have gain new power that will aid you in this war."
"Power!?" questioned Auric, as he suddenly felt like all eyes were on him.
"Yes great power... In our hour of need we of the councillor created six coins; you are our defenders; aids from each planet... You have pledge your life's to use the power of the coins to the protection and safety of us all. If the grand monarch wins then the universe would be a hot bead of terrine, tragedy and chaos. With these coins of power each defender can cast this great energy around them to aid them battle; it isn't invincible to it does help make them a little more invulnerable to pain and injury."
"But how..."
"The grid hands you its power enable it's owner to tap into a power and force like they had never seen before, but it is you who control it's might and will... The power acts on the way you feel, if you show courage then it will strengthen you, if you show doubt it will blacken you! Now listen and follow, you answered the call when we came now that our galaxy suffers at his will it is important that you team together and bring Specter down to his knees... You six stand proud in heart and might, a great quality we on the council share and trust! Now with my guidance and aid each one of you will learn how to control and master it's nature and power."
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The best of each planet listened to his word, they knew the honour it was to be taught by a member of the council and were ready to follow his lead his orders, so that they could become the best they could ever be.
Novak with arms folded walked down the line of defenders. "Right, you are all here, because you were the best of your planets, now you are here to be the best and to fight with the will of a defender... fight for us to protect this very galaxy and all who call it home and welcome our power. Everyone, grab your weapons, show me your will and let it be skilled by my training."
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-Novak shouts instruction, to which the six follow. Weapons, clash together, each member showing their progression to the master of the council. "Welcome done, each and everyone of you... You've show sweat and shown blood, but all have followed my orders and gained will and power... Slowly become what is needed and asked of you... Soon to be known as defender!"
"Know that it is not just the council or your own planet's you'll be fighting for when when those army of Specter comes marching at the great walls...' Novak's pinch rises as he speaks to their core. 'When they are in here fighting among us to end our ways, no you will be fighting for you and the life's and freedoms of the people you love... You'll be the only ones that will stand between them and Specter... Listen to my word, heed my instructions... Stand strong, stand tall... most of all stand together, be the defender's I know you can be and we shall win! As when the time comes it will not be a training exercise it will be for real!"
Draidar nodes. "Right, you heard him! Back to it... We are defenders we are the power the might of the council, let's do this... we can do this! Steel and iron, these are the perfect weapons on the field of battle! It will see our enemies dead, and also buried..."
There were grunts and thwacks as combat resumed. Master Novak trained them well and under his guidance soon they became what the minster had hoped to gain. He liked when he saw Medeca's offence being matched with Dimitria's defence. He liked when he witnessed Zedd's aggressive stands and nature meet well with Zordon's grace and might. "Bah!" he heard Zedd cry, just halting himself as the sharpened edge to his staff rested inches away from Zordon's own skin.
"Come now Axelrian don't tell me you're not tempted!"
"Stick first you life, you don't then it's your head on the fall! I will never forget the words of my people when I take to battle."
His words of aid and encouragement being them forward, made them better. "See I told you...' he held out his hands, then he brought a hand back to him and stating. 'Let the come at you, as if you don't then you're not thinking, if your not in control then bad things happen, life's will be lost!"
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-As they continued their training the group would come together as a united unit and become close friends; however, Zedd did show Zordon from time to time the cold shoulder. Over the coming weeks the two still stayed together and looked out for one another.
The Master saw the potential in Draidar and when he came to speak with the minister he requested. "I have watched their progress, and Senkar's son minister is definitely the one leading the group. He still as work to do right now, but I feel that he is the right defender to be made leader."
"As you wish Novak, a level head and a strong will can sorely bring peace in our battle."
"Yes he will be that leader, exactly what the council have been hoping for, minister and the other's will clearly stand by him and follow his orders when the time calls for combat!"
"I feel that I need a further six mouths, so that they are able to reach peak performance. Training them as a unit,' he turned to the head of the table.
"I truly hope we have that time." addressed Senkar.
'We'll have our defenders ready to strike, the ones to tip the scales in battle."
"If this war could be avoided then I would follow that road, I know that Specter wont rest until he has gain blood. I thank you Novak, may they master their powers so we can be protected."
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