Creative Corner

After realizing how much space writing took up in profiles (especially when you really want to show them off like I sometimes do for character reference!), I've decided I'm going to make a board strictly for my writing. Looking for visual art? [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3072774]Here![/url] [b]PLEASE DON'T POST! I want this to stay organized the best way I can.[/b] I am still subscribed, however, due to habit. [emoji=information size=1][emoji=information size=1][emoji=information size=1] If you want to read, go ahead~ But if you have anything negative/hateful to say, please don't. I am not accepting critiques. [b]If you want to suggest something to write, feel free to PM me! One of the World Logs was actually inspired by a request I made and it was super fun![/b] Compliments? Questions about my characters that I can answer onsite? PM me those as well! [b]Any and all NSFW* stories are staying OFFSITE and/or OFFLINE! You will not see them, and I'd rather not discuss most of them in detail in order to avoid trouble with staff and due to their being personal OC stories.[/b] *This includes stories that may be more violent than the usual, to avoid getting in trouble with staff. This is one reason why Temptlord's main stories aren't going to be posted, even when I start on them. They will get super violent and I'd rather keep them offsite. [emoji=information size=1][emoji=information size=1][emoji=information size=1] Before we get to the writing, [b]HUGE CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS![/b] Writing may include things such as: *Dark themes *Death (will NOT be graphic detail to remain FR safe!) *Violence (trying to keep it FR safe!) *Horror themes (including potential body horror) *Destruction of (fictional) worlds *Imprisonment *Mental possession / emotional manipulation [b]Sensory warning for sounds:[/b] *Claws scraping objects (blackboards, metal, etc) *Explosions, fires, battle weaponry (including sci-fi blasters) [b]SPOILER WARNINGS:[/b] *BattleBots (mostly 2019 onward, INCLUDING the latest seasons and Golden Bolt tournaments!) *Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series [emoji=information size=1][emoji=information size=1][emoji=information size=1] [b]QUICK LINKS + char info:[/b] [i]Char info are so you can get a hint of what they're like before their written work.[/i] [b]Commander Xac[/b] [i]A Battle Mech created to serve Lord Xero, the God of Darkness. Ruthless and hot-headed, Xac seeks perfection in everything the army does. He is the head leader and Commander, and eager to take on new tasks. Uses his claws to intimidate others. Is now a professional model and showcases various outfits for the kingdom, but only shows the best to his wife: Fuzo.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/WZnYdgr.png[/img] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322#post_52052331]Start[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322#post_52052342]Poems/snippets[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322#post_52052352]World Logs (start; 1/7)[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322#post_52052544]World Logs (last; 7/7)[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/2#post_52052594]Soldier Data[/url] ||| [i]Unknown topics TBA + linked[/i] [b]Dark Xac[/b] [i]Xac's inner demon, who he encountered during a final test. Despite this, Dark Xac is very hateful toward his "job" and wants to break free. Also torments others with emotional manipulation and nightmares. Cannot be seen by anyone except Xac and Lord Xero.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/E2dtFQh.png[/img] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/2#post_52052615]Poetry/snippets (start)[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/2#post_52052625]Stories (none yet 1/3)[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/2#post_52052645]Temptations (start; 1/7)[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/3#post_52052669]Temptations (finish; 7/7)[/url] ||| [i]Unknown topics TBA + linked[/i] [b]Temptlord[/b] [i]Demigod of Temptations, the true form of Dark Xac. Was a part of a huge betrayal after giving Xero his power to grow stronger. Now seeks revenge on Xero, even when serving as Dark Xac. Does not act on bloodthirst, however, and would rather crush Xero emotionally and drain his power before ending him for good. Also controls the Temptors, beings who prey on the strongest desires of others.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/eocCVHu.png[/img] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/3#post_52052688]Poems/snippets (start)[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/3#post_52052718]Stories (start; 1/3)[/url] ||| [i]Unknown topics TBA + linked[/i] [b]Lord Xero[/b] [i]The current reigning God of Darkness, Xac's lord and Temptlord's greatest enemy. Also husband of Destructo and rival of Electro. Definitely takes a huge part in my Toc World AU and will be mentioned a LOT. May be referred to as "The Dark Lord", "the Traitor", "his (Xac's) lord", and other titles. Definitely enjoys scraping his claws against things and crushing others underneath his boots. Most of his stories contain "blood" (also how I refer to the mechanical beings' carnage despite it not being actual blood) and some form of violence. Due to this, most will also be offsite/offline. [img]https://i.imgur.com/lV5q789.png[/img] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/4#post_52505356]Stories (1/2)[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/4#post_52505361]Poems/snippets (1/2)[/url] [b]Destructo[/b] [i]Xero's husband, ex-soldier, superweapon with immense power. Very romantic and not only cares about his own looks, but Xero's as well. Will definitely tell him when he needs to clean or fix something up. Hates fighting and gave full control of Xero's army to Xac, much to the soldiers' horror (Xac's brutality to them is a far worse punishment than a "timid coward" as some would say). He will most likely have the most "adorable"/"fluffy"/"wholesome"/"emotional" stories. His stories will not go beyond simple affection to abide by FR rules. Anything above kissing, dancing, and minor actions will not be onsite/online.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/vp7J3Rb.png[/img] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/5#post_52505369]Stories (1/2)[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/5#post_52505372]Snippets/Poems (1/2)[/url] [b]Electro[/b] [i]God of Light. Humble, caring, can be seen as a grumpy or otherwise irritated ruler. Husband of Ricki, and loves to write songs when either alone or sharing some free time. Rivals and distrusts Xero, despite a supposed truce. His first writing MAY be based off concepts since he, Ricki, and Xero all just came together the more I worked on them. I'm just too fond of what I wrote to delete it. May have one section for canon work and one for concepts. His stories may be more serious, but not bordering unsafe for FR. May contain strong emotions such as love and possibly regret. Otherwise, he's the same as Destructo; More heartwarming, but definitely with conflict[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/sDr5XIV.png[/img] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/5#post_52505375]Stories (1/2)[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/5#post_52505381]Snippets/Poems (1/2)[/url] [b]NU-ZERO[/b] [i]HUGE WIP character, but man, I love it! Basically superweapon with emotions and a learning curve that was thought to be terminated but now wanders the world, releasing nuclear fumes without knowing it. Probably primarily focuses on the "weapon" part but will not cause intentional destruction. Is, however, very reckless with its claws and tends to scratch or otherwise shred more objects than intended. Heavily relies on past memories and simulations to get through situations, but also goes on a frenzy due to them and may end up destroying small towns or bits of cities due to the finding of it's "foes". Always regards average sized to large moving vehicles as foes. Will not harm other living, "breathing" machines (such as service robots), young creatures, or animals EVER. Story is based in a sci-fi based era/world, but otherwise unsure of what it'll encounter or if it'll venture into other words.[/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/0X6kHLF.png[/img] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/6#post_52624711]Stories (1/2)[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/6#post_52624716]Snippets/Poems (1/2)[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/6#post_52624726]Unknown; Will update when available (1/2)[/url] [b]BlasterZERO[/b] [i]Char who is actually a slight revamp of a retired OC, but still completely new. Ruler of the Void, is known as the Void itself. Was formerly a weapon meant to destroy the God of Light, but ultimately failed and was consumed by the Void. USES IT/ITS and VOID/VOIDS pronouns. Definitely mentions the Void/itself a lot. Pretty much Final Fantasy V's Exdeath, but y'know...Not a tree man and [b]not a meme[/b]. Story is an arch from my Toc World AU, but not really related due to different timezones in the stories. [s]I make new chars on a whim, can you tell?[/s] Will definitely showcase a lot of claw scraping, planet shattering antics. Zero isn't really "cruel", but it does secretly want revenge on its former kingdom for seemingly "abandoning" it when it didn't return from its mission.[/i] [img]http://i.imgur.com/U19gu0p.png[/img] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/6#post_52666761]Stories (1/2)[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/6#post_52666769]Snippets/Poems (1/2)[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/7#post_52666772]??? (1/2; will edit when ready)[/url] [b]Ultimo 00[/b] [i]Inner demon redemption story. Was formerly under the form of Dark Xac and Temptlord, before seperating himself from the Temptlord and realizing a while later that this whole "crushing Xero and his kingdom" shtick was Temptlord's grudge alone and he just wanted no more of it. (please don't ask about how he seperated himself because I'm still figuring that one out, LOL; Equivalent to a cat's "Nine lives"? He had 4? xD) Despite looking scary, Ultimo is relaxed, calm, and regretful of his past doings. Wants to make it up to those he hurt, but also doesn't expect forgiveness. He just wants his current self to be accepted as anything but a "stupid, vile demon", as Xac puts it. His stories will be reflecting more on the future with slight mentions of his past. However, I want him to focus on the present and times ahead, while Dark Xac and Temptlord showcase the past events. So basically, depending on whose stories you're reading, you're in the past, present, or future. Also expect some potential emotional scenes involving regret, self-hate, and forgiveness. May or may not cause ugly crying, idk. [/i] [img]http://i.imgur.com/yNDKwU2.png[/img] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/7#post_52805731]Stories (1/2)[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/7#post_52805766]Snippets/Poems (1/2)[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/7#post_52805770]??? (1/2; will edit when ready)[/url] NIGHTMARE: Another form of Xac's greatest rage taken form, but in reality was a variety of different beings before sticking to the last remaining design. Created by the Temptlord to control and otherwise torment Xac, NIGHTMARE was at one time a "brainless puppet" whose sole purpose was to obey the Temptlord. As more NIGHTMAREs fell, the more in tact his mind became to be, until he was able to use Xac as his host and ultimately become a summon when his anger took over. Now thrives in his own world, living off darkness, hatred, anger, and lusts for revenge. These give him the most power, and he can feel them, even when the being is far from his realm. Only so many emotions are worth his attention, however, and he prefers to prey on intense negativity. Also "ripped off" a ton of BattleBots to make himself an army of ultimate fighting machines, so yeah. He's very cruel and couldn't care less about others. [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/7#post_54423650]Stories (1/2)][/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/8#post_54480071]Poems/Snippets (1/2)[/url] ||| [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3163322/8#post_54480075]??? (1/2) ; Will edit when ready[/url] [i]AUs with uncertain amounts of pages:[/i] [b]BattleBots:[/b] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/den/578486/2008536/6]This whole tab[/url], honestly. Also note that while some events in the AU are inspired by the series, they do not reflect on the creators, Bots, or shows as a whole and most are highly emphasized for dramatic effect. Due to the unknown amounts I'll post, I can't for certain create tabs for them all. [b]Star Wars: The Droid Kingdom AU:[/b] [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/den/578486/2008536/1?name=&type=undefined]This tab[/url], minus Embo. Again, due to the amount I'll post (and conflicting with the BB AU), I cannot for sure make any posts with labels and risk having to update more than half my posts. I also have a Star Wars x Black Butler crossover AU, but am uncertain about posting it since some of it may become a little too much. Tbh, it was inspired by a friend on another pet site and idk if I want to showcase it most anywhere else. (no pages yet)

[b]COMMANDER XAC | Stories[/b] [quote name=Success] The battle is over. I walk amongst the ruins, taking notice of the remains of my foes. Their bodies are motionless and I can finally tell my lord the good news. A soldier comes up to me and salutes as he announces, "Commander, the castle is emptied of all remaining citizens. We have claimed it as our own." A silent nod from me, and he steps aside as I head toward the castle, listening to the crackling flames that surrounded me. As soon as I reached the castle, I knocked down the doors and instantly took notice of my army standing beside a large throne, holding the former rulers by the necks. I signaled for them to release the bodies, to which they were thrown aside, before going up to the throne and sitting in it. "Sir, do you have any more orders for us?" one soldier asks. I look up and replied, "No. Leave me be so I can contact Lord Xero." At the sound of my lord's name, they glanced at each other, then quickly left the room. I made sure they were out of range before opening my communicator and pushing a few buttons, to which a hologram of my lord emerged before me. His claws scraped together as he caught sight of the throne I was sitting in. "I take it you conquered the kingdom?" he asked. I nodded with a low bow, then replied, "Yes, my lord. They tried to fight back, but we crushed them rather swiftly. Now, this world belongs to you." Xero chuckled and I saw a grin forming on his face. "You've done well, Commander, as always. Return to my castle, and I shall reward you and your troops." I bowed again with a final, "Yes, Lord Xero", before turning off my communicator and standing up. I turned toward the throne and scraped a claw against one of its arms, marking it with Xero's signature, before heading out the castle and signaling my troops to head back. [/quote] [quote name=Improvement] They watch silently as I sit down with a plate of meat. I can feel their stares as I lean back in my chair and pick up a piece, holding it carefully with my claws. "You want some?" I ask them, smirking as they continued to stare. Some of the soldiers nod, inching closer. The more experienced ones stayed in place, knowing what they had to do. I chuckled and let one grow close enough to nearly touch the piece in my grip, then quickly ate it, to which he stared in shock. "Then you have to work for it." I got my face close to his, to which he shuddered nervously, "If you're so desperate for a meal...[i]Prove you're worth getting one.[/i]" He squeaked in reply and ran back to his position. The others continued to stare, begging for a scrap to eat, before I gave them a fierce glare, sending them back as well. "Just so you know...The meat is fresh." I took another piece and ate it, "And it's so...Delicious. If I were you, I'd hurry and get back to work...Or it may be gone by the time you're done!" I laughed and ate another piece, to which they began their training again, then flung my legs over one of the chair's arms and carefully positioned the plate on my stomach. [i]They'll never prove themselves to me. They're pathetic...All of them. They're not worth my time.[/i] I ate another piece and watched each soldier as they did what they could to improve themselves. "Heh...That fool can't even aim." I muttered as I saw one of the Blaster Class soldiers struggling to hit a target. My gaze switched to a Slasher, who could barely swing his bladed arms around, and shook my head. I then switched to a Flyer, who was just becoming airborne. "Oh, he's promising..." His control over his wings was lost and he crashed onto the ground. "...When it gets to failing." I sighed and ate another piece of meat before turning toward the group that was said to be the strongest of all... The Scorpios. I watched as they began to dig underground, before some would complain of the ground being too hard (baloney), and others went so far down, I figured they reached another world by now. "Idiots..." I finished eating and flung my legs back toward the front of the chair, then stood up. "Stop! All of you!" They obeyed and halted at the sound of my voice, then faced me, noticing my position. I went up to the Blaster, then stopped next to him and raised one arm toward the target he kept missing. A sudden hidden cannon popped from my armor and fired a single shot, striking the center. "[i]That's[/i] how you hit a target." Before he could react, I went up to the Slasher and extended my claws, then spun in a quick circle and gave both arms a hard swing, striking a nearby rock used for practice and slicing it in half. "[i]That's[/i] how you swing your blades." I went to the Flyer, my claws returning to normal length, and unleashed six pairs of wings, before giving them a hard flap and starting up their boosters, thus lifting me into the air above him. "[i]That's[/i] how you fly!" I landed beside the Scorpios and rotated my claws, then thrust them into the ground and dug deep with them as if they were drills, before reappearing on the other side of him. "And [i]that's[/i] how you dig!" By the time I was done demonstrating, my voice was loud with rage and I went back to my chair. I sat in it and folded my hands together, then ordered, "Now, it's your turn. Do it." They nodded in reply and began to work... ...And repeated the same mistakes they did before. I couldn't believe this. After my demonstration, they still didn't understand. They're all idiots. Useless, pathetic idiots. I hated them. I flung my hands down and dug my claws into the chair's arms, once again silencing them -- But this time, it was the earsplitting screech from my claws scraping metal that made them stop. "You're all pathetic!" I stood up sharply and stormed toward the center of the group, my claws extended once again. They stared at me with terrified expressions as my claws began to spark with energy. "I gave you a clear demonstration, something even a simpleton would understand, and [i]this[/i] is what I get in return?!" One soldier tried to speak, but I fired a cluster of red sparks toward him, causing him to fall onto the ground in a dead heap. "You're worthless! Brainless, stupid idiots! How did I get stuck with you?! How did you get this far?!" Another spoke up, and even his "reason" irked me... "We're in training! We're not even soldiers yet!" Another flare of sparks, and he explodes. "Hmph...Well, [i]he [b]was[/b][/i] in training." I mutter, blowing smoke from my claws, "Anyone else have an excuse?!" They shook their heads in response, then a third spoke up. "Please, sir, give us another chance! We don't mean to anger you!" I turned and went toward him, then grabbed his chin and held on tight. "Then why do you?" I growled, "Why do you do this to me? Why is it so hard to understand how to do your jobs right?" He shuddered and gazed into my eyes. Despite his fear, I could sense a hint of determination in his stare. "Just like you said...We're fools." his voice was shaky and full of terror, until he added, "But we refuse to give up. We will do what we can to please you. We want to make you proud!" This change of tone gave me a slight speck of hope...At least for this one. I released his chin and turned him toward a target, knowing that despite the lack of visible weapons, he was a Blaster class...Or, he will be if he proves himself. "Prove it." I said. He nods and raises one arm, to which a blaster appeared from his wrist and covered his hand, then fires at the target, hitting it not exactly in the center, but close enough to remain alive. "Hm. Not bad." He turns toward me, grinning wide at my comment, and I look down at him. "Get that goofy look off your face." His seriousness returns and I continue to stare at him, before speaking again. "Get those other idiots to do the same...If not better." He nods with a quick salute, before I walk away and stand in front of the various groups and making an announcement. "I will give you one last chance to prove your worth! Those who pass will stay. Those who fail..." I ran a claw across my neck, and it sparked with energy as a threatening sign of what's to come. "[i]...Will be eliminated on the spot.[/i]" The soldiers shout out in unison, accepting their challenge, and I went back to the chair before sitting in it once again. And while some failed to prove themselves... ...Most of them actually succeeded... ...Some even surpassed my expectations. [i]And it was because of those I was proud to be head leader of the army... ...Despite the agony they tend to bring me every so often.[/i] [/quote] [quote= First Date] I've been watching her for a while. She wanders the kingdom, taking in the sights and sounds surrounding her, and stops in front of a restaraunt. She tilts her head as she gazes inside through a window, and I watched as she went in. "Fuzo..." A loud clang sounds from ahead of me and I turn back toward the soldiers working on their techniques, hoping they didn't catch my reaction. One soldier is on the ground, and another stands on top of him, holding his blade toward his neck triumphantly. "I won. Again." he said. The other snorted and stood up after a moment of recovering, then replied, "Because you played dirty. Again." He shoved past the victor and began to leave, but after hearing him call "I did exactly what I was trained to do! Ask the Commander, he'll tell you!", turned and faced me quickly. I was so distracted with Fuzo that I didn't realize I missed out on their training session - Much less that I've been missing EVERY training session. I knew I was about to be asked about this, and before the soldier could ask, replied as fast as I could, my sentence almost forming into one single word. "It's your fight, you did it yourself." Both of them were reduced to silence at this, before the victor let out a loud "HA!" in response, taking my remark as a success for him. However, the other wasn't so certain. He came up to me and stopped beside my chair, noticing that despite my now looking at the army before me, I still wasn't completely focused on them. "Sir? Are you...Feeling okay?" I jumped at this and answered, "Of course. Why wouldn't I be?" A soft sigh escaped my mouth and I turned away, noticing Fuzo leaving the restaraunt she had entered, seemingly happy with whatever she ate inside. The soldier must've noticed something was going on, as he followed my gaze and saw Fuzo -- along with the loving smile that formed on my face. "Ohh -- " he started to say, but I laid a hand over his mouth, hinting for him to be quiet. "Don't. Say. Another. Word." I whispered so the others wouldn't hear, "I wasn't meant for anyone to see this, especially you idiots. But yes...I've been...Watching her." The soldier remained quiet, then I removed my hand from his mouth slowly, to which he whispered in reply, "Why don't you talk to her? Ask her out?" "WHAT?!" I rose from my chair, to which the rest of the soldiers immediately stopped what they were doing. Some were clearly airborne as I heard loud screams, followed by collisions as they lost control of their flying and fell onto the ground. I noticed them all staring at me, wondering what caused such an outburst, and I gave a wave of my arm, saying, "Dismissed." They all mumbled amongst themselves, but left as I ordered, leaving me alone with the one soldier. I looked up and noticed that Fuzo was also gone, then sighed and headed back to my base with him following behind. "I think you'd be able to manage." he spoke again, stopping me short, "You're the bravest of all of us, and you lead us to victory without any problem. Asking her for a date would be a cinch!" I glanced at him, noticing how determined he was, then muttered, "No it won't." before continuing forward. He didn't follow at first, but once I reached the entrance to my base, he was just a few feet behind me, and he spoke again. "Why do you think it would be so hard? You've done harder than this! You -- " He stopped short as I turned toward him, and I exploded. "Because this is the first time I FELL IN LOVE!!" as I finished this, my voice was loud enough for most of the kingdom to hear. He stared back at me, and I glared at him, breathing heavily, before suddenly being taken over by fear...Fear of admitting how I was truly feeling. Fear...Of being mocked. I was a brutal, ruthless, demanding soldier, leader of the most powerful army in existence...And now I'm feeling my first romantic desire, a desire for mushy, disgusting vile that I was to never experience during my life. I shouldn't have been able to experience such a feeling; I was programmed with hate and anger, programmed to destroy and kill mercilessly...Yet now, It's like my programming faulted and I'm feeling completely different. And the worst part was...[i]I enjoyed it.[/i] I wanted to do exactly what that soldier suggested: I wanted to ask her out, I wanted to get to know her better. [i]And if I was lucky...I wanted to eventually marry her.[/i] "You don't have to be afraid, Sir." the soldier suddenly spoke, and I snapped out of my thoughts, noticing his caring stare, "I won't tell anyone about this. Even if I'm threatened a horrible fate, I will honor your wishes and keep it all a secret...From everyone." It felt strange being told this from someone I was training to become a mighty protector of our kingdom, yet...I felt better hearing it. I straightened up and smiled a tiny smile, then saluted him, to which he saluted me back. I then lowered my face into his and growled, "You better stay true to your word." before dismissing him. He gave a final nod and went back toward his barracks, and I looked up, once again noticing Fuzo wandering the kingdom. The sight of her made me nervous again and I quickly entered the base, hoping she didn't see me. I walked quickly down the hallway and into the main room, before powering on the control panel used for various studies and searches and pressing a few buttons, showcasing the kingdom...Along with Fuzo in its center. "How...Beautiful..." I leaned on the control panel, watching her every move, and breathed a cloud of smoke toward the screen, of which formed into a heart around where she stood. As I continued to watch, the words from the soldier echoed in my head. [i]"Why don't you ask her out?"[/i] "If only..." I tapped a claw against the control panel's side, before straightening up again. I continued to watch her, then remembered how she had a communicator similar to mine, only hers would simply show messages, and not holograms. Mine could be used simply to speak with someone, but I didn't want to make myself known. I was afraid of her questioning my intentions; Why a strong soldier such as myself was wanting to do something so pathetic, or why I would want to be with someone "as weak as her"... Or worse... Why would [i]she[/i] want to be with [i]me?[/i] "I...I can't..." Despite my saying this, my hand continued toward my communicator, and I slammed it down with a loud yell. "JUST..." I glanced at the screen and saw her standing with another soldier, of whom was apparently showing her what he'd been working on lately. He spun his claws around and thrust them into the ground, digging into it before pulling back with a yell of his own. She seemed impressed by this, and suddenly shifted into another form, of which I recognized right away. She became a giant, mechanical scorpion, with two giant claws and a stinger that contained a flamethrower. Her armor was still its black color, but her eyes turned into long, blue markings. The soldier was impressed with this drastic change, and I watched as she thrust one claw into the ground, smashing a huge hole and shaking the area due to the used force. Someone came out right away after the quake ended and I heard them scolding her for what she'd just done, and she switched back into her usual form before running off, clearly upset. I stared at the now empty space, not caring about the soldier trying to fix the hole, and tapped another button, bringing up my messenger. I didn't realize what I was doing until I had put in her name, and the very thought of sending her a message, even if it wasn't giving out any of my identity, began to terrify me once more. I turned away for a moment, breathing heavily and holding my arms close to my chest, then began to see multiple turnouts playing inside my head. One of them had her accepting my invitation with eagerness and joy, and she embraced me. Another had her seemingly neutral either way, and while she agreed, she didn't seem super excited about it. A third had her laughing, amused that once again, a "big, brave soldier" is asking "a mere citizen" on a date, and not someone "of his own stature". But the worst one? She pushes me away and flat out denies any engagement with me, claiming that I'm "nothing but a brutal pest" and that I was "disgusting and vile, not worth her time", also adding that "if I talked to her again, she'd let me have it", something I knew she could actually do due to her massive power. Or she could simply call Lord Xero and he'd put an end to it. My claws gripped my uniform as I thought about what could happen, trying to convince myself that the last result would be least likely to happen due to how timid she was and how she reacted to the citizen's yelling at her moments ago... Yet...I knew...She had the power to back up her words. She was strong enough to nearly rival a demigod...Maybe even a god... Even my military expertise wouldn't help me completely, and I've fought my own counts of both demigods and gods. "I...I can't..." I gripped my uniform tighter, then reached behind myself and turned the control panel off, and let out a heavy breath. "I can't do this..." Knowing that the day was about over, I sighed and took off my uniform, before laying them neatly on the side. I then began to head toward my bedroom, but something stopped me and I turned back toward the control panel, flicking a claw to turn it back on and noticing Fuzo staring up at the stars that began to form in the sky. I turned and headed toward a couch, then laid down and smiled at the scene, before turning off the lights with another flick of my claws. "Night, beautiful." I let out another loving sigh, then began to doze off, soon falling alseep moments later. ||| It's a new day and I wake up to the screen signaling that I've received a message. I stretch out my arms and get off the couch before heading toward it and pressing a button. "We've decided to give the entire military a few weeks off. It's been a hard process, but we are considering a change of plans. Due to the truce, we no longer want to disturb other planets, and the ones that remain uninvolved are inaccessible to us for various reasons. You are free to do whatever you want, as long as you keep the truce in mind. Do not disturb other planets; You've done your job, and now you deserve a good rest. Perhaps you'll find...A new hobby. - Lord Xero" I exited out of the message and was instantly greeted by a vision of Fuzo once again staring at the sky, this time gazing at the clouds that floated by. "A new..." I raised my hand and slapped myself across the face at the sheer thought of this. "Get over yourself, you stupid coward!" For some reason, I felt conflicted. I had a few weeks off, and i could do whatever I wanted. I could finally try getting close to Fuzo... I could... "...That's it." I went back to the messenger and restarted what I was going to do. Somehow, I felt a little more confident. Whether it was due to the fact I actually had the time, or the sudden smack I gave myself, I was going to do it... I typed my message, barely able to think about what to even say, but when I finished, it... ...Was missing something. I read what I wrote multiple times. I tried to come up with something romantic to pull her in, but at the same time, not something filled with disgusting mush or something that would end in a horrible way. I wanted her to believe that intentions were pure, and that I was genuinely interested in getting to know her. Then I realized: I never did sign it. "Stupid..." I sighed and shook my head, then added "- Your Secret Admirer" at the end, trying to make it look similar to how Lord Xero signed his messages. I had no idea why I wanted it to look like it was sent from him, I just wanted it to look like it was by someone around his level, not just some idiot off the street. After seeing what I'd just wrote, I began to grow tense again. Go figure, writing it was the easy part; It was sending and seeing the reaction that would show the real result. I glanced down at my hands and noticed how I had a claw right over the send button. Despite my trembling, I finally managed to gather enough courage to press it and send the message to her...The one I needed in my life. I stared at the now - blank message screen and turned it back to the vision of the kingdom, and upon noticing that Fuzo was once again gone, decided to figure out a way to spend my day. Hopefully the evening would already be claimed by some time with Fuzo, but just in case... "Who are we kidding? I'd come back here..." I sighed and went into my bedroom, looking for something I could possibly wear, then wondered why I was looking for clothes in the first place. Suddenly, my communicator went off and I saw that I had another message...But this time, from Fuzo. This message was simple, yet, it brought me excitement... "I'll be there." [i]Now I [b]definitely[/b] needed to find something to wear.[/i] Of course, being a soldier who never wore anything formal - aside from the occasional suit for dances, all of which were torn up after the event - I only had three things to pick from: My uniform, a shirt from my uniform, or a plain tank top. I must've lost my mind because the first thing I picked was the tank top. I was going to meet the one I wanted to impress and introduce myself to; Why did I pick this stupid thing? Simple. Because it was comfortable. "Ugh...I'm done." I went back into the main room and glanced down at my arms, noticing how I've not had a spa day in a while. "Might as well look good somehow." I left the base and headed toward the spa, noticing many citizens looking at my top. I tried to ignore them and finally reached my destination, then went inside and instantly said what I wanted done. "Claws filed, armor polished, long soak in the pool...And the largest glass of Flowing Darkness you can find." They could tell that I was up to something and took me over to a place to get my armor polished. After noticing what I was wearing, it was clear that I was definitely doing something different. "Hadn't seen you in this before, Sir." I took off my top, then laid down on a couch and sighed. "Let's not talk about it. I need to relax before my big date." After I said this, I knew I gave out too much information. This day already had me doing things I'd never done before and now I'm feeling like an idiot the more I remained in place. "You, Commander? YOU are going on a --" they began to speak, but I hushed them. "Just...Don't say anything..." I sighed, "I don't want everyone to find out." There was silence, before I felt the familiar sensation of polish being poured onto my armor. However, there was a strange scent along with it and I couldn't help but ask what it was. "It's nothing." they replied, "It's just...For THAT occasion." Knowing what they meant, I didn't bother speaking, but after smelling it for a while, I began to realize I actually liked the scent. [i]I hope Fuzo does too...[/i] I began to relax a little as they continued to polish my armor, stretching out one hand and flexing my claws. I smiled and lowered my hand, before they finished one side and continued toward the other. "Heh...That feels good." I felt more polish being poured onto my armor, before being ran down my back, and sighed with content, almost dozing off before they finished up. "The usual spot?" I raised my head at this, knowing they were asking about my claws being polished at the pool, and nodded with a smile, still enjoying the left over sensations from the session. They motioned with one arm and I stood up, then followed them into a dimly lit room, in which only a light glow in the center could be seen. I always loved being able to relax in here. Ever since my first entering this room, I knew I would be in for a wonderful time. I never enjoyed seeing such colorful lights before, but in here, they were one of the most beautiful sights I'd ever laid eyes on. Now, they can only fade in comparison to a more wonderful sight. I chuckled at the thought of Fuzo and let my top fall onto the pool's edge before getting inside, sighing again at the feel of the liquid that ran against my body. "You'll want this as well, I assume?" I glanced toward them and noticed they had a package filled with soothing bits of crystals in it and nodded again. "You know me too well." They chuckled and poured the crystals in, allowing it to fill the pool, and allowed me to offer them one of my hands to work on my claws. "You're going to look wonderful when you're done. I just know it." I chuckled and stared down at the light, smiling as I noticed its purple hues slowly fading into blue, before changing again. "She'll look even moreso." Despite my request to no longer talk about my date, I finally began to feel comfortable enough to converse a little bit. Honestly, I felt like I could since the room was quiet and it was just the two of us -- And I trusted this employee with everything I had. They had been the one to take care of me every visit, and I knew they wouldn't do anything to let me down on purpose. "She means a lot to you, huh?" they finish with one claw and move to the next, "I've not seen you like this before. Is she...Your first?" Knowing what they meant, I nodded with a sigh. "I never knew that...Even I...Could...Fall in love." I looked down at the light again and saw it turning from red to a hot pink, "I...I thought...I was never meant to...Feel such things." The next claw is finished and they continue down. "Even our programming can change. We just need the right thing to do it...Or the right person. Z is now a professional at his job, and even Lord Destructo decided to give him another chance. He was super happy when given such high praise from our great kings after his last session." I remembered how Z told about his incident with Destructo, and how his massage ended up giving him immense pain, despite his ability to usually take little to no damage. However, Destructo was not trained for combat, so his armor - while durable - was very sensative to massive power being used against it. Z was lucky to had done a good job on me when I first visited; If he hadn't, he'd surely been terminated by Lord Xero on the spot. As someone who had to be able to engage in combat at any moment, Lord Xero needed me in top shape, and if I'd been damaged or injured, Z would have to pay for doing so...And I wouldn't be able to talk Xero out of his rampage should it had happened. "He must be feeling more confident about himself." I responded, "I have to admit...I'm glad I didn't suffer the same fate as Destructo...Now for more than one reason." Another chuckle, and one hand was done. I lifted my other hand and they took it right away. "It's because of you." they spoke, "You gave him that confidence, and showed compassion toward him when he was getting nervous. Because of that, Z was able to focus better and made sure his job was done perfectly. Most of the time, he's being pushed to either hurry up or use a certain method. But when you came, you encouraged him to do what he could -- and didn't threaten him a trip to Lord Xero's chambers shoud he harm you." I noticed the light turning bright orange and thought about what was just said. "They...Actually...Threatened him..?" I muttered. "Unfortunately." a soft sigh was heard before my next claw was started, "And of course, this was all before he even laid hands on Lord Destructo. So all of those threats made him anxious, and after being told to usually use all his power, he figured Lord Destructo would want the same. Alas, he did not...And when Lord Xero found out...Well...You know." I looked up at the celing, for some reason wondering why someone would do such a thing to an innocent worker...Then remembered how I acted the same way toward the soldiers. I sighed and looked back down at the light, of which was now a golden yellow, and muttered, "I have to do better. If I want to stay with her...If I want her to be with me...I have to do...So much better..." My last claw was finished and I felt my hand being lowered back onto the pool's edge. Despite the silence of the room, the employee didn't reply to my remark, and I could bet they heard it. "You'll do fine. I know it." they suddenly replied, before laying a long glass of Flowing Darkness beside one hand, "I'll leave you alone to relax for a while. No one should come in any time soon, so you'll have the room to yourself." I took a light sip of the drink, enjoying its rich flavor, then said, "Much appreciated, X. I should only be here for a while." X left the room and I stared at the drink, suddenly seeing Fuzos face in the center. The swirling liquid formed into her hair and I saw it glistening with the bits of metal on top. "I can't wait to see you..." I took another sip, then ran a claw across the rim of the glass and sighed. "...And tell you...How I feel." I leaned back with another loving sigh, then began to relax in the pool, eager for the upcoming date with Fuzo. ||| Hours pass and it's almost time for me to meet Fuzo. I recalled my message and what I wrote. "I know you and I never met, but I would like that to change. I want to get to know you, and perhaps for you to get to know me. I'll meet you in the alley; It's the safest place for us to be alone. If you want, later we can grab something to eat. I know a place that I hope you'll find suitable. I hope we can start something together. - Your Secret Admirer" The more I thought about it, the less horrible I thought it sounded. Yet...I was afraid of it sounding pushy. "Starting something together" could mean multiple things if one thought about it. I personally wanted to get to know her, and spend time with her before taking any huge plunges...But what if she thought I wanted more, just like that? I reached the alley and noticed right away that Fuzo was already standing there. I felt myself growing nervous; Surely I didn't keep her waiting... I glanced around to make sure no one was nearby, then walked up to her slowly, my hands beginning to shake and my face turning warm. "I...I didn't keep you waiting...Did I?" The fact that these words came out of my mouth irritated me. That was the least thing I wanted to say upfront. Fuzo looked at me and she seemed a little nervous herself, but shook her head. "I just got here. I didn't want to keep...You waiting..." Her voice trailed off as she noticed who she was talking to and I grew tense, afraid that she'd no longer want to be here. She stared at me as I stopped a few feet away from her, and I noticed one of her hands brushing through her hair as she turned away slightly. "I...I didn't expect it to be...You." she gripped her shirt collar with one hand and I noticed that she was trembling slightly, "Yet..." She stopped talking and I noticed her eyes flickering a light pink, something that I figured was a sign of a certain feeling... Did she...Desire the same thing as I? I looked down at the ground, suddenly unsure what to say, and knew I had to speak, lest I lose her...Everything I did led up to this, and I couldn't lose my chance. I glanced up and saw her turned back toward me, our gazes meeting. "I..." I tried to speak again, but to no avail. We were alone, and despite that, I was still so scared of saying the wrong thing. I saw her watching me, and a tiny smile formed on her face, making my face turn hot. I gripped my shirt tightly and took a deep breath before speaking again. "I...I never knew how much I really loved you until now. I...I want to get to know you better, and to spend more time with you." I took a few steps forward, not realizing that my fingers were holding my shirt so tight, my claws were ripping through it from the tension, then stopped a little away from her and finished. "I...I guess my question is...Would you go out on a date with me?" After I finished, I turned away sharply, fearing what she'd say. My claws ripped my shirt open slightly and I noticed that I'd torn it around the neck while making my request. A light touch on my shoulder made me jump and I felt Fuzo breathing onto my neck, a sensation that I didn't think I'd feel -- much less crave now more than ever. But what she said startled me more than anything... "I'd love to." At this, my hand ripped through my shirt entirely from shock and I turned turned her, noticing a grin on her face. "I...I don't...Frighten you..?" I studdered, not knowing why I'd even ask this. Fuzo giggled and hugged me close, before taking the hand still holding my shirt and holding it in hers, allowing the material in its grip to fall onto the ground. "I've been fascinated with your work. I...I've wanted to ask you out as well..." she spoke softly, "I...I just didn't think you'd...Want to be with someone like me." I looked at her quickly, noticing how she had a somewhat shameful look on her face, then turned her toward myself. "What do you mean 'someone like you'? You have incredible power, and I've...I've seen what you could do..." I grew hesitant as I said this last part, forgetting that she didn't know about my watching her from afar, "I...I'd be honored...To be with someone...Someone like you. No. I'd be honored...To be with you." Fuzo smiled at me and we walked out of the alley hand in hand, something I couldn't believe was happening. After all this time, she was interested in me...And also dreaded me not accepting her company for nearly the same reasons I feared her not accepting mine - because of our personalities and roles in this kingdom. "I look forword to spending more time with you." I said, my nervousness finally leaving, "I...I hope that...I don't bore you with my job..." We stopped in front of a restaraunt and I glanced at Fuzo, of whom was looking at me again, her eyes staring deep into mine. "You could never bore me." she ran a hand down my head and stroked my face, "I look forward to our time as well...Xacy." I jumped at this nickname and looked away, remember how Destructo would call me this as a form of jest. Yet...Coming from Fuzo...I admittedly kind of liked it. Fuzo noticed my reaction and quickly released my hand, asking, "Did I say something wrong? I-I'm sorry...Please..!" At the sound of her frightened voice, I embraced her and held her close, running my fingers through her hair as I began to coax her. "No. I...I just...I've been called that before." I lowered my head toward hers and glanced down at her hands before slowly taking one again, "I...I admit...I-I liked it...Coming from you. J-Just don't...Let anyone else hear...Okay?" Fuzo nuzzled my face with her head and nodded, her eyes closing as she enjoyed the comfort of my embrace. I let her relax for a moment, then whispered, "Shall we...Get something to eat?" She looked up at me, then noticed the sky starting to fill up with stars. Her eyes glistened and she backed away a little before asking, "Can we...Look at the stars for a bit? They're so beautiful...And now I've someone to enjoy them with. Would you...Have the honor?" I looked up at the sky and noticed that despite my lack of interest in natural occurances overtime, the stars were indeed rather beautiful...Something I least expected to see in the kingdom due to its dark skies and otherwise barren setting. I then looked down at Fuzo and nodded, before saying, "I know the perfect place to do so." and taking her to a mountain not far from my base. When we reached the mountain, Fuzo sat down and let out a dreamy sigh. I sat beside her and wrapped an arm around her shoulder, allowing her to lean against me and lay her other hand on my lap fondly. "They're so...Beautiful." she muttered, to which I smiled down at her. "They are." I replied, "But there's someone here who's...Even more beautiful. And I hope she knows that." Fuzo looked up at me and saw me smiling at her, then smiled back, knowing who I was talking about. "I'll stay here with you. I promise." I said, to which she turned back at the sky. I watched as she scooted closer to me, and chuckled as she got herself comfortable, before taking her other hand and running a claw against it lightly. The longer we remained, the more relaxed I began to feel. This moment was the best moment in my life, and I stayed in place even as Fuzo fell asleep. The area where we sat soon became too cold for her and I took her inside my base, laying her on the couch and covering her in my uniform before sitting beside her to ensure I was there should she wake up. I breathed out a puff of smoke and it formed into small shapes showcasing my affection, but otherwise remained silent so she could sleep, before wishing her good night and falling asleep myself. "Sweet dreams...My Ultimo." [/quote]

[b]COMMANDER XAC | Poems/snippets[/b] [quote=Strength] Weak! Pathetic! Useless! You're not worth my time! Your strength is lacking, your weapons are dull! Your posture is pathetic, your gaze filled with fear! You'll never impress me! Straighten that body, sharpen your blade! Look me in the eyes and give me a yell! Strike me if you can, let me feel your rage! Come at me with all your might, I want to know your strength! Your powers will never grow! Your fight will never end! If you give up, I will crush you! If you cower, I will end you! [i]Are you ready for your greatest challenge?! Come at me with everything you've got![/i] [/quote] [quote= Attempt at Poetry] Ever since I saw you, I knew I had to make you mine. Ever since I heard your voice, I knew I was in love. I never knew what love was until this moment. I thought it was naught but a game for fools, I never knew I'd feel it. The game I hated so much, I now play. The feeling I never sought, I now enjoy. When I grew close to you, I felt scared. When I looked into your eyes, I felt warm. Yet when you held me, I was calm. When we danced, I had fun. The victory in battle was nothing compared to you. When you took my hand in marriage, I knew I conquered all. Those planets I crushed meant nothing compared to having you. The kingdoms I destroyed were forgettable, as long as you remained. Mere words cannot describe how I feel about you. I can't write something romantic...Not like this. Just let me say this one thing: Fuzo, my beloved...You are my everything. My strength, my support, my courage. You...Are My Ultimo... And I love you... More than anything the world could ever give. [/quote] [quote= Wedding Vows] Fuzo, my beloved, Ever since you entered my life, I've never been happier. I knew I fell in love at first sight, and that I had to make you mine. When we were apart, I felt alone. When you were hurt, I was hurt. Every time I saw you, I felt at ease. Every moment we spent together gave me joy. When I proposed to you, I swore to improve myself, and I will stay true to my word. I will continue my fight, and I will be there to protect you. You...Are my everything; My strength, my courage...My Ultimo. I promise to always keep you safe, and to love you, no matter what. You and I will have a life like no other, and I look forward to the future we will share. Let's enjoy it together...As husband and wife. [/quote] [quote= Questions] (okay, I cheated; This one's from another [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/3207591/1]thread[/url] and I had to add this for my own sake) 1. What is your characters' job, if any? "Long story short, I am a retired military leader, defender of Lord Xero's kingdom, and professional model." 2. Do they have any superpowers? "If you mean 'Am I stronger than your average soldier', then yes." 3. What is their favourite kind of tea? "YOU THINK I WOULD DRINK YOUR STUPID MORTAL LIQUIDS??? HMPH. Give me Flowing Darkness over that garbage!" 4. Do they prefer card games or board games? "I don't play games. Fuzo keeps mentioning something about 'Duel Somethings' though..." 5. How was your OC born? (Naturally, artificial, magical..) "Lord Xero and Destructo created me...Don't even think about laughing!" 6. What is their favourite childhood memory? "I was never a child." (but I did come up with a slight alternate universe with Xac and Fuzo as "kids"; It's not really gonna be posted online anywhere, though) 7. What is their favourite item of clothing? "My military uniform is my signature outfit...But I have to admit...I like wearing tank tops honoring my wife...Heh...[i]STOP LAUGHING![/i]" 8. If your character could have any (other) superpower, what would they choose? "You've no idea what I already have. All I need now is complete immortality. But I'd prefer Fuzo have that power over me." 9. Is your OC allergic to anything? "Weak soldiers. So allergic I may...Never mind." 10. What is their least favourite flavor? "I've never ate anything green or from the ground in my life and I refuse to even touch it unless I'm setting it on fire." 11. If you have 2 or multiple characters, how did they meet? "HA. Like I'll give you all MY personal business! Dream on!" (tbh, that would take a millenia so don't ask him, lol) 12. What was their first kind of pet? "A tank. It got destroyed during my mission in Florin. I avenged it, though. The planet is gone." 13. Would they prefer Minecraft or Terraria? "All the crafting is mine! What is this nonsense???" (he couldn't care less; I don't even play either one, lol) 14. What is their special interest/hyperfixation? "...Classified." (FUZO) 15. What is their biggest fear? "I FEAR NOTHING..! I'm a retired military leader! I succeeded in battles, I fought life threatening fights and survived, I even dealt with a....Shadow...Demon...FILTH..." (his former inner darkness, but also failing) 16. What is on their bucket list? "I don't have a bucket list, only a bunch of bucketHEADS in the army!" 17. What is their style, and why? (If any reason) "Hm, depends on what you're talking about." 18. Which Pokemon starter would they choose? (Original 3, or any) "FUZOOOOOO...I wouldn't be able to decide this..! Gimme that Meta-whatsit! WHADDA YOU MEAN IT'S NOT A STARTER!? That's that turtle tank!! WHADDA YOU MEAN THAT'S NOT IT????" (Blastoise, and tbh, so would I, but I can see Litten or Lucoco(?) being close candidates too for their final evos; They suit Xac perfectly) 19. What is their favourite hexcode color? (Opposed to just red/blue etc.) "*points at the red on his armor* We're not THAT technical here!" 20. Do they prefer peach or lemon ice tea? (Trying to prove a point >:3) "Did I NOT just mention those stupid drinks? I don't drink squat from the mortal realm." 21. Which is their favourite FR breed? "HA, I hate all of 'em. Just a bunch of filthy lizards...*glances at the dragon storing his stuff* WHAT IS THAT??" 22. Do they have any scars? If yes, how did they get them? "Battle scars? Maybe. But they get removed every time I have a spa day." 23. Do they have any tattoos? If yes, do they mean anything? "Only one of my modeling outfits had one. It was just a delinquint thing. Nothing special..." 24. What kind of Tumblr blog would they have? (Theme?) "None, Fuzo and I both hate those pathetic pieces of filth..." (anti social media) 25. If they could get any additional body parts, what would they get? (Tail, wings, or even just more arms etc.) "I already have some, but that's classified." 26. What kind of music does your character listen to? "Whatever Fuzo wants~ Heh." (he avoids super slow and sad stuff because they also make me cry) 27. Which game-role would fit your character the most? (Tank, support, damage dealer, mage etc.) "Unbeatable Mega Boss. Oh...That would be Lord Xero...Heh...Fine, I'd be the boss before him." 28. Does your character prefer to write digital or traditional? (Prefer paper or computer?) "*lifts claw, places on blackboard* Need another hint?" (he does do some 'typing' while going through databases, though; the realm is sci-fi based so no actual paper) 29. Which trait does your character dislike the most? (About themself?) "...That I frighten Fuzo when I get angry..." 30. Which trait does your character like the most about themself? "My success in many tasks, but also how I am loyal to those I care most about." [/quote] [quote= All About Me] I'm a soldier, I'm a star, I'm the best you could ever want. People fear me, people want me, they all grovel at my feet. If they want it, they can have it - though only if they can take it. I'm the one who makes them work for what they seek! They think it's about them, but guess what? It's all about me! I couldn't care less about them; They're as foolish as can be! Begging for mercy, begging for forgiveness, it's pathetic, don't you see? Forget about what they say, it's always been about me! Soldiers cowering, enemies falling, everyone knows my strength. People screaming, everyone cheering, they know who's the star. They think they know the one they see in the light. If only they remembered how I won my fights! Armies thought it was about themselves, but no, it was all about me! They could only cower and barely say their plea! They all think they know so much, but how weak could they be? Every amount of praise they heard was all about me! In the spotlight, I start my show. They all watch as I take my turn. I am the one they see, I am the one they want to know. Outfits glisten, I strut my stuff. I see all eyes are on me! Everything I've done so far was all about me - yet, there's someone else. I see her watching every night, I want to hold her close. This desire I feel inside, it's something I must need... To be with the one I love, With her... Would it always be about me? [/quote]

[b]COMMANDER XAC | World Logs[/b] Gonna do these seperately, because some are rather long. [quote name=Spigian] [i]A dusty, barren planet filled with arachnids who believed they were capable of protecting themselves.[/i] The land was covered in dirt...So much dirt, that it looked like nothing else existed. Even the sky seemed like it was filled with dust; It was colored with many hues of oranges and browns. It was quiet, until I could hear the slight sounds of skittering legs underneath. I knew then they were underground dwellers. I had to find how they accomplished this -- And I did. They made a trap door. The trap door was easy to break through. Perhaps it was my incredible power or maybe it was just getting so run down because these cowards never ventured back out. It was dimly lit, and the whole area was a tunnel filled with these giant spiders. These spiders were larger than average and could carry things in their hands. Their weapons of choice? Anything with a long pole. Spears, forks, anything that needed a long reach in order to strike -- If one was right in front of it. The hallways didn't give them near enough room to move around. Such fools. Fighting talent? What fighting talent? These weapons they had were useless and broke in an instant. These spiders clearly had more intelligence when it got to hiding themselves than with battle tactics. And once one group was crushed, the others decided to flee. Go figure. Wiping them out was simple, and that's putting it nicely. The sole survivor took me to their leader, but even he wasn't impressive. So he was big. So what? Needless to say this world was worse than bad. It was a waste of time, and I should've crushed it from the outside -- Or better yet, from my base. Traveling so far just for that measly engagement was pathetic. [/quote] [quote name=Encounters] [b]Spigian Soldiers[/b] - A bunch of pathetic wimps. Lacked any sort of tactical knowledge. Easily wiped them out with a single blow. [b]Mi-Ni[/b] - The sole survivor, who took me to their leader. I question his loyalty toward his kind. Killed immediately after seeing their leader. [b]Director Trench[/b] - A nervous, formal wreck. The biggest of their kind...The biggest [i]pain.[/i] Wiped him out with a single swipe. [/quote] *Also inspired by written work by @/lyrelore (on profile)

[quote name=Gatoryan] [i]Despite being populated by alligator like creatures, most of the planet consisted of villages and dirt.[/i] This world already impressed me more than the first one due to the large amount of homes and citizens. Was it hard to invade? Not even close. In fact, there wasn't a hint of technology in any villages we went into. We were "stopped" by two guards, but that was it. My being impressed went from 100% to -99 in 5 seconds. Just a bunch of dark ages type nonsense. The older males fought with spears, some of the "stronger" (HA!) ones used swords or clubs, and everyone else stayed in their homes until things were safe. Guess what? Things never got safe. Lord Xero came into this world with us, and he was impressed...With how easily we defeated legions of these beings. We all had higher expectations, but it was just another of those planets. He sent us out to finish the job, and we did. According to a couple of soldiers, Lord Xero engaged in combat against the main village's guardian: A three headed beast known as the Gatorous. What I heard from him: "It was big and tasted delicious." No, I didn't get a taste. But I tasted victory when Lord Xero stormed the castle and ordered us to eliminate the rest of them. I still want some of that meat... [/quote] [quote name=Encounters] [b]Gatorgor Soldiers[/b] - Had the capability to fight, but not against us. They were unable to fend off our mechanical superiority. [b]Gatorgor Citizens[/b] - "Run and hide" was their objective. Instead, they ran and died. [b]Gatorous[/b] - A large, three-headed beast with what could've been massive power...If it weren't fighting Lord Xero. [i]Other encounters were made, but not by me personally. Due to them meeting Lord Xero, I could not analyze them.[/i] [/quote]

[quote name=Dagnon] [i]Literally all mountains and rocky hills. The creatures here were all covered in stone armor and could forge their own weapons.[/i] This place...Was actually tricky to pinpoint an invading area. The main area was literally IN a giant mountain. Due to this, I went alone. No matter, less idiots to get in my way. The surrounding areas were a labyrinth of long tunnels, lit by only torches at first. My thoughts instantly went to the spiders and I considered leaving and destroying it from the outside... Suddenly, the torches stopped and lamps hung around to continue the path...Maybe there's hope for this place. As I began to reach the end of a tunnel, I heard something like crumbling rocks. Go figure, once I looked up, small stones began to fall right where I was heading. Not this time. I made it through the exit before the rocks fell and blocked the pathway back. Great. The further I went, the more of these -- now seemingly scheduled -- rock slides occurred. I then realized that they were alarms being set off and traps to keep others from escaping. Good luck trapping [i]me.[/i] Finally, I reach the main area. The largest mountain was there, surrounded by many smaller mountains - most of which had signs over their entrances saying things like "Rocksmith" and "Supply Store" on them. I suppose they're more civilized than those dumb gators. Admittedly, I was curious about the Rocksmith in particular. I knew they had to have superbly designed weapons in store, right? [i]Wrong.[/i] The idiot only had rocks. Rocks, stones, and pebbles. And the "weapons" were basically staves shaped from them. While some were sharp, they weren't sharp enough to even dent my armor. I know...Because he threw one at me. I asked him about other materials available, and all he could say was... "We only have rocks." During my research, I read how there was literally clusters of hard gems inside their walls, and to prove my point, broke through the wall of his shop and pulled out some of said gems. He wasn't impressed. Also, for "destroying his property", he threatened me with his so-called "Skullcrusher" - literally tiny pebbles that formed into a huge club with one big rock in top - and tried to strike me with it. Guess whose skull really got crushed. The commotion didn't stop there. An alarm louder and more violent than the others sounded and some creatures clad in stony armor came to see what's happening. [i]And these guys had GEMS on their armor![/i] Go figure, the Rocksmith was just that. He worked with rocks. These guardians have an advanced weaponsmaster, whose shop was buried deep underground, and apparently they build the "good stuff". Too bad their armor was still useless against my steel. These guardians could fight and work together, I'll give them that. After their surrender, I contacted and informed Lord Xero on their unique weapons. He was interested in learning more, and we had a "talk" with the planet's ruler and the remaining weaponsmaster - who introduced himself as the Gemsmith. Very creative... After a while, the Gemsmith and leader pledged themselves to Lord Xero and forged even better weapons, weapons out of dark stones that can only be found when a planet is corrupted by darkness: Apocalyx. These stones are said to have the most destructive energy out of Dark Materials, and if one were to be struck by one...They're done for. [/quote] [quote name=Encounters] [b]Rocksmith[/b] - Arrogant fool who refused to upgrade his "weapons". He'd need to upgrade designs as well anyway...Who uses clubs anymore?! [b]Gemold Guardians[/b] - The "elite soldiers" on this planet. Had better equipment than what the Rocksmith could provide and could work as a team. However, they were easily overwhelmed by my not taking damage from their feeble attempts to strike me. [b]King Stone the II[/b] - Rather intelligent for someone with a head made out of rocks. Swore himself to us after a little conversation (that may or may not had involved a few instances of claws digging into him, about to rip his body apart) and introduced us to the "best" weapons creator they have. His body may be a bit smaller now. [b]Gemsmith[/b] - The "Best of the Best" in their view. Weapons were definitely upgraded, but still dull. Now works for us and has near superior weapons due to powerful materials. [/quote]

[quote name=Aquazin] [i]All of it is water! Somehow, there was no engagement in battle, but the most powerful warriors were underwater creatures - namely sharks. Their leader was known as The Kraken.[/i] Blue. Blue as far as the eye can see. The whole planet was...BLUE. And no, I will not break into song. No cities, no land, nothing. Just sky and water. And it was blue. This was Spider City all over again, and I was beginning to hate it. I just wanted a challenge...A challenge I could enjoy. This was not it. But I had to do it. This was for Lord Xero, after all. Plus it was a test to see if I'd last underwater. I remembered having a few alterations made for this planet, and put them to good use. I also had a special vehicle I could use if needed, but at the same time, I wanted to take this head on. My "head on" challenge almost didn't last as I had to get used to being underwater and this planet's inhabitants were all...Go figure...Aquatic creatures, meaning the whole ocean was a giant cluster of cities. And with that, combined with my lack of practice, meant every move risked me banging into something. This was already getting on my nerves. Eventually, the "buildings" started to get smaller and less cluttered, so I had room to maneuver around everything. At the same time, I was already feeling more confident in my abilities. Just not ready to take on a sudden group of sea dwellers armed with massive cannons. However, if I didn't fight now, they'd take me out. Somehow, when I swung at them, they backed away. Perhaps they noticed I wasn't like them? [i]Of course they did![/i] I was the only one there who didn't have fins, gills, or tentacles! The closest I had was a giant pair of waterproof fins on my back and smaller ones on my arms. Even my usual scorpion like tail was turned into something more aquatic. I felt like an idiot. Despite this, they seemed impressed with these attachments and wanted to know more. Something was fishy, and it wasn't me. They took me into an outskirts of a palace, and up to a "building" that looked like a mixture of coral and debree from who-knows-what. Nice place...If you like colorful garbage piles. The inside was strangely more like the inside of a building you'd find in our world, only a super bright blue with lights reflecting off every single thing. There was a long table in the middle and tools organized on the wall nearby. This couldn't be a lab. Someone else comes out, and is introduced as Doctor Claude Skampi, the planet's most brilliant scientist. This was a lab. Doctor Skampi was immediately fascinated with my equipment and wanted me to show how it worked. Of course, if I took off anything, something could go haywire in my system. Try again, fool. He was persistent for someone who was at least five times smaller than me, I'll give him that. After what seemed like the 50th "no", he decided to instead show me one of his creations. I at first didn't care. I just wanted to get out of here... But his creation was worth every agonizing moment. Skampi came out in an armored suit that could hold more than a million of himself inside if it had to, and it was impressive. Of course, it was blue, but it had dark gold trimmings around the shoulders and waist, and bulky limbs - the complete opposite of the one inside. This guy - annoying as he was - could become a great asset. We had some weapon builders...But not in our world. The Gemsmith remained in his planet, while corrupted by darkness, and became a dark being in the process. It was something that needed to happen to make sure our contract wasn't broken. I knew I had to recruit him and tried to think of a tactic to bring him to our side without alarming the soldiers who greeted me. As it turned out, they left. Either they were cowards, or they had a distraction. As it turned out, it was a distraction, as all of the sudden, the lab was being surrounded. I had no time to think and straight out offered Skampi a job with us. Surprisingly, he accepted. It turns out that Skampi wanted to leave this planet for a long time. Everyone always picked at him for his size. Well, he [i]is[/i] an actual shrimp. This suit was actually his secret weapon, and he was going to use it in order to get revenge on the planet once he tested it on this nearby kingdom. He wanted to prove that science exists even underwater, and that anything could work with the right design. However, they saw him as a fool, and that's why his lab was in the outskirts. While some came to him for minor tools, such as spears, eventually, more advanced technology was made -- some of which were those cannons I was threatened with moments ago. The weapons were proving worthwhile and Skampi was being accepted as an intelligent and dedicated scientist amongst the citizens... ...Until the ruler of all found out. The Kraken, as they call him, was a tyrant, and deemed science a bunch of "land dweller dribble". Quality description, sir. Who taught you your vocabulary? A piece of coral? Due to his overpowering rule, everyone had to ditch anything that he deemed "too big", including the weak spears previously used before upgrading to cannons. One: He was extremely large himself, standing around 12 stories tall. Two: Apparently a cannon the size of one's head isn't "too big"! These restrictions were heavily enforced, and people began to start vanishing without a trace, before returning out of nowhere and ridiculing Skampi... After previously purchasing from him before. However, this wasn't confirmed by the king of the nearby kingdom. He always claimed that the Kraken was wise and knew what was right for everyone. Of course, he was just a coward sucking up to his overlord. Skampi built a few devices that looked just like the living creatures surrounding the Kraken's castle, and they did just what they needed to do. They found that the Kraken was not only enforcing the rules, but also threatening other rulers to not inform of anything. Of course, those devices were immediately destroyed when the Kraken realized they were watching him, nor actual living creatures. Obviously, that didn't fare well with Skampi. He saw the ones obeying orders as cowards, and the Kraken nothing but a monster. And the more they began to reject him (again), the angrier he became...Until he threatened to show them "his true potential" someday. And someday is now. The lab was starting to be broken into, and that's when Skampi made his move. He allowed me inside his suit (trusting someone he just met? Rather naive for someone so "brilliant") and broke through the window before -- perhaps surprisingly -- Blowing it up. He was ready to destroy that wretched place. I would be too, considering how much of an eyesore the outside was... That finished off the guards, and while Skampi wanted his revenge done personally, I informed that the planet wasn't going to last long anyway. And it didn't. [i]I swear, if I see any more blue..![/i] [/quote] [quote name=Encounters] [b]Aqua Soldiers[/b] - Bunch of sea creatures; Namely two sharks, an octopus, and some large fish creature. Tried to intimidate me, but were intimidated themselves. [b]Doctor Claude Skampi[/b] - A "brilliant" scientist. Actually wanted revenge on the planet's overlord for ridiculing not only himself, but his father, of whom was also a shrimp of science. Very passionate about building for himself and destroying others who mock him. Now works in Lord Xero's kingdom as a weapons creator. [b]The Kraken[/b] - The one who controls even the individual kings in the planet. Didn't encounter him personally, but Skampi showed me data on him. Literally a giant squid with long teeth and bright eyes. In other words: A monster. Was actually average size before Skampi's father accidentally gave him a growth potion instead of medicine to cure his sickness. Yet, he was still angry. [s][b]Professor Sebastian Skampi[/b] - Skampi's father. Was actually the head medic and weaponsmaster for the Kraken. Had little to no time to spend with his son due to his job and the Kraken's impatient nature. After giving a growth potion instead of medicine, he was to be supervised at all times. Eventually rebelled against the Kraken but was eaten alive.[/s] Guess Skampi deleted everything... [/quote]

[quote name=Forin] [i]Nature. Nature everywhere. It was disgustingly colorful. Filled with leafy creatures who wouldn't stop pestering me. I should've destroyed it from the outside...And I never want to see the color green again.[/i] Another place where it was somewhat tricky to invade, but due to researching a little bit on the main area, I was prepared. I had a tank, courtesy of Lord Xero himself. What, did you expect me to say Skampi? No. He's still getting used to being out of his element. Sound familiar? The tank worked for a while, and it seemed like this world was going to be easy... Of course it wasn't. Somehow, something got stuck underneath the tank and was holding it in place, and then the window was splattered by some colorful substance that reeked of flowers! My new toy. Ruined. This was nonsense. All I wanted was to come into some strange world, conquer it in my lord's name, and leave. [i]WHY was this so hard?![/i] I got out and noticed right away that there were some giant flower lizard creatures spitting nectar at the tank, making it impossible to stay around due to the stench. Underneath, large roots held the tank in place and I saw that the treads were already smashed. My tank...Destroyed by trees. And this came from the almighty Lord Xero. Someone hates me. After setting the plant creatures on fire, they panicked, and that's when I struck them down. Guess they didn't expect a live machine in front of them...Much less one with the capability to fight. I sliced the roots in half, and despite their grip loosening on the tank, I knew it wasn't going to continue working. Even worse, the nectar apparently caused a malfunction and... It exploded. These nature freaks were going to pay. [i]Dearly.[/i] I continued on, tearing down trees with a single swing from my claws. They took my tank, I take their home. End of story. I could hear other creatures hiding from me -- just as they should -- and I set more trees on fire. They weren't going to hide for long. The further I went, the more colorful the forest became... And it was sickening. The plants were marked in various hues of blues (UGH!), yellows, and pinks, some brighter than others. It looked like a paint job gone wrong and I hated it. [i]Maybe that's why they destroyed my tank; It had a way cleaner job than this![/i] The creatures here were just as colorful, and...So kind?! The first one I saw tried to put a flower necklace around my neck! Did they NOT see me set the place on fire?! Apparently, these forests were similar to the mountain tunnels: All lead to this one place, and this was where the Big Guy was in charge... Except, this planet was ruled by a queen. And not just any queen... ...But a giant, brightly colored flower with a smell so sweet it could make you gag. And yes, she had arms and a face. I should mention her "guardian" is a giant, all-consuming plant as well. The Queen was actually very similar to the Kraken, except her attitude was the complete opposite. While the Kraken was a terrifying monster, the Queen -- who introduced herself as Flora (creative much?) - was sickeningly kind and just wanted to...Talk her head off. "We don't have technology here! You're impressive and strong looking! Where did you come from? Who do you work with? What's your life like?" [i]ENOUGH already, Your Smelliness![/i] I canNOT stand your constant chatter! Despite my demanding her to shut up, she kept going. And everyone else was content with that. Not for long. After ripping the petals off the nearest flower creature, she finally stopped. The continuous talking then turned to non stop staring. [i]This was one annoying flower.[/i] As I dropped what remained of the flower creature to the ground, she finally realized that I wasn't there to listen to her rambling, nor "admire the beautiful scenery" like she wanted. No, I wanted to do the opposite... I wanted to destroy it. She sends the guardian after me, and while it looked powerful, it was unsurprisingly slow. With its giant head and large body, plus short stubby legs...It wasn't going anywhere. Glad I could just set it ablaze and go from there. The others also didn't stand a chance. Some fled, others pleaded for me to spare this place... [i]But I was still avenging my tank.[/i] The Queen was defenseless. The whole area surrounding us was on fire, and she was stuck inside the ground. She could only watch in horror as I ripped everything around her apart before stopping beside her long-reaching stem. She tried to beg me to put out the flames, but oh...Here's a spoiler alert: [i]I CAN'T![/i] She had the audacity to ask a soldier in the [i]God of Darkness' army[/i] to stop the same destructive forces he brought!? I didn't even respond and just chopped down that idiotic mess. After I got back, Lord Xero informed me of something, and it surprised me. [i]I had my tank back. Brand new and improved.[/i] I took great pleasure in destroying that blasted forest from inside. Because yes, now it has a giant cannon... ...And a single blast could destroy an entire planet from where it stood... [i]...No matter where it was.[/i] [/quote] [quote name=Encounters] [b]Nectre[/b] - Wretched flower lizards who DESTROYED MY TANK!!! Spitting freaking nectar on it and making it EXPLODE! Set them on fire! Kill them all!! [b]Petal Pixie[/b] - Giggly pink bundles of filth. One tried to greet me as a friend...Despite the forest burning from behind me. What an idiot. [b]Queen Flora[/b] - How annoying can one get?! She's bright, happy, and stinks like garbage! Do not let her start talking or she will never stop! Actually, I stopped her. She's been cut down. You're welcome. [b]Gnasher[/b] - The Queen's Guard...Plant. Bulky and slow, easy to take out. The thing clearly had too much sun and water over time. It's breath smelled like dirt. [/quote]

[quote name=Pyrech] [i]Literal perfection: A giant volcano surrounded by technology. The beings here were also machines and were impressed with my soldiers. They tried to steal at least one...[/i] Despite the intense heat, entering wasn't hard at all. My soldiers and I were made with armor resistant to such things, so we didn't break a sweat. The entire kingdom surrounded a towering volcano, and there were tons of machines at work, creating various devices. I admit I was impressed... ...Until one of them tried to steal a soldier from right in front of my face. And to make things worse, the idiot didn't even notice the long arm reaching for him! Let's just say that he's been...[i]Decommissioned[/i] from services after we got back. The one handling the machine may or may not also be missing in action. Did he [i]really[/i] think I wasn't paying attention?! The further we went, the larger the devices became...And more attempts to steal my soldiers were made. One even tried to grab [i]me![/i] Do these creatures have to take every piece of metal they find?! And to make things worse, the idiot didn't even notice the long arm reaching for him! Let's just say that he's been...Decommissioned from services after we got back. The one handling the machine may or may not also be missing in action. Did he really think I wasn't paying attention?! The further we went, the larger the devices became...And more attempts to steal my soldiers were made. One even tried to grab me! Do these creatures have to take every piece of metal they find?! After ripping the limbs off one of their devices, the worker yelled at me, saying that it was his job...To take every piece of metal they see. [i]Go figure.[/i] I wasn't going to deal with this, much less put my whole army - some of which were too stupid to understand that the enemy planet's toys weren't our playthings (yet) - so I sent them back, except for the only one I knew I could rely on. [i]Honestly, the whole lot was just plain stupid, except for this ONE soldier. Why is it always ME who gets stuck with incompetent fools?![/i] Due to these ongoing attempts at soldier-napping, I ordered the one left behind to dig underground. Being a Scorpio model, he was perfect for these kinds of sneak attacks; His claws were able to drill into the ground - yes, even the outside of a volcano - and we no longer had problems getting around the metal hungry freaks... ...Until we resurfaced...Inside the volcano. And go figure, the king was there. And not just any king... ...But the loudest, most irritating hothead I ever saw. His first words were literally "You idiots! You ruined my perfectly good magma floor!!" [i]And my army says I'M loud and hot headed![/i] It didn't stop there. One of his workers came in and said they didn't have enough material for something because "some intruder is destroying their machines and keeping the metal to himself". He said this...While I was literally right in front of him. [i]I think he needs a smaller helmet.[/i] In response, the king had his helmet removed and his body smashed against the wall. [i]Well, good, now you can fix your "perfectly good magma floor".[/i] After that, the king realized that oh, [i]I'M[/i] the intruder! What a brainless oaf. He needs his helmet REMOVED! How does he alarm everyone of this? He yells. And when I say "yell", I mean "throws a tantrum". Literally just stands there, stomping and shouting, "Someone get this guy outta here! He ruined everything! My floor is ruined, my walls are ruined, my armor is scratched! Get him out!!" "Everything?" No, I just ripped off a few parts from YOUR machines that tried to steal MY soldiers -- All of whom were still ALIVE. If you don't want someone ruining your floors, build your castle in the sky. [i]Of course, then he'd gripe about ceiling damage...If he added one.[/i] Your walls are fine. See those remains of rocks and magma? Use them to rebuild. I didn't touch you. But since you planted the idea in my mind... [i]How about a scratch here and across your face? Better?[/i] And for someone who is covered in metal, he didn't like the sounds of my claws scraping his armor. [i]Guess he shouldn't had spoke.[/i] He just grew more and more obnoxious the longer we stayed there, and eventually, it just became amusing. Surely even I wasn't this annoying... His yelling soon turned into throwing things around and breaking even his own property, and moments after, the walls began to shake. Did he notice? What do you think?! The volcano began to erupt, and that's when King Hot-Meathead finally realized he was causing more damage in five minutes than I ever did during my thirty minutes of being on his planet. [i]How many times I said "idiot" in this one planet, I lost count, but it's a big number.[/i] I sent my remaining soldier back quickly, before deciding that this meltdown went far enough. I dug into the king - he was also made of magma, more materials to fix his floors if it weren't too late! - and threw him inside the lava. I did bring his armor as a meal. Trophies? Ha! Those go to Lord Xero. As the lava wiped out the remaining machines, I figured there wouldn't be much left, but decided to see what Lord Xero would think. I admit to being surprised when he said to keep the planet alive...Even if everything else was basically dead. I could tell by then he had plans for the planet, though, and now I know what they are. [i]But you will never find out.[/i] What I will say is that the armor tasted delicious. Bonus it was already fresh off of the volcanic hothead. Maybe I'll go back and search for scraps... [/quote] [quote name=Encounters] [b]Molten Workers[/b] - Simply "just doing their job"...If by that, you mean, "attempting to steal someone else's army". Even then, they did [i]not[/i] do their job. [b]King Duran[/b] - I deem you "King of the Meatheads". Didn't even realize he was destroying his own darn castle! My army now compares me to this idiot...Until I silence them with a single swipe of my claws. Just like Hothead, they fear the sounds of my claws scraping their armor. [/quote]

[quote= Light Kingdom] [i]UGH. Too BRIGHT! Lives up to its name and title of the "Keeper of the Light". Was the home of the God of Light, before becoming the home of THOSE idiots.[/i] It took a lot of research to figure out a way to invade. The realm was rather heavily guarded, and many creatures inhabited the kingdom, including servants who previously worked for the God of Light. I had to be extremely careful, not only for my own sake, but for the sake of Lord Xero and his kingdom. If a being of Light finds out that I came from the Dark Kingdom, they'd surely inform their ruler and suggest a counterattack. After asking for suggestions from Lord Xero, he came up with a few methods. One, emerge from behind the buildings that surrounded the castle. Two, try to walk in casually from the outskirts and act like I'm gathering information. Or three... ...Simply crash the kingdom, crush everything in sight, and engage the ruler in combat. As much as I really loved the thought of fighting and destroying everything in sight, I couldn't take that risk. Not right away. Lord Xero knew that this was going to be my greatest challenge and gave me a few tidbits on how to take it head on. As much as I appreciated his tips, I couldn't help but wonder... [i]How did he know so much about this realm of light?[/i] He noticed my stare, and suddenly appeared nervous, something that I've never seen before. Despite the awkward silence, he released me with these final words: "Go. Do what you can. If you make it back, I will tell you what you want to know." Despite his uncertainty toward the turnout, I was motivated by the opportunity to learn something I would never get a chance to otherwise. I left him, ready to see this world with my own eyes. I was going to attempt the first two suggestions before going all out... ...Starting with a casual appearance but ending in a potential sneak attack. I created a portal leading into this new world...The world who poses the greatest threat to ours...And raced through, preparing for whatever may occur. ||| I arrived in the outskirts and nearly lost control of myself. The light was so bright, if I were anything but a mighty Battle Mech, my eyes would've melted from the severity. [i]I'm definitely not in my home world...[/i] I took a moment to recover, then continued forward. I didn't get far, however, until a small orb of light with glowing wings fluttered around my head. The light flew in front of my face and for some reason, I could smell something sweet. It took a moment, but I realized that the scent was coming from it. "Ugh...Revolting." The light flickered at this and the scent changed, but it was still disgustingly sweet. It flew around me again, and I could smell various scents at once, each more horrible than the first. "Disgusting piece of filth." I swatted at the light, catching it between my claws, and crushed it in my grip. When I uncurled my fingers, I noticed that there was another scent, but this time, it smelled rather good. "NOW it smells like something other than fruit!" I sighed and continued down the path, noticing more creatures watching me. However, these creatures were cowering in fear, and some were staring at my hand in particular. I knew I had to do something before I reached the kingdom. I raised my hand and removed the scent from it, enjoying the familiar flavor of meat on my claws. [i]How that thing had all these scents, I didn't know...But I was going to find out when I return back to my kingdom.[/i] I finished cleaning off the scent and couldn't help but grin at the taste I just experienced. It didn't just taste like meat, but the rarest, most perfectly cooked meat one could ever have... [i]...And it was delicious.[/i] I wanted more...So much more...But that's not what I came here for. And to make things worse, those creatures were all still watching me, and some looked ready to scream. I turned toward them, and they cowered in fear, eyes wide with panic. Despite my enjoying their terror, I had to convince them that they weren't in any trouble. [i]The things I do for the sake of our kingdom...[/i] "I'm not going to hurt you. I'm just here...For a little visit." I tried to remain calm as I spoke, and the more I stood there, the more fear I could sense from them. One of them seemed to be urging another to head somewhere, and I knew right away where that would be... [i]The kingdom.[/i] Before the creature could run off, I leaped in front of it, blocking its path. "I wouldn't do that if I were you." I raised one hand and flexed my claws, "While I don't intend to hurt anyone, I could...Lose control. If that happens...Someone [i]could[/i] get hurt! And I doubt any of you want to feel [i]these[/i], now, would you?" I flashed my claws in the creature's face and it backed away, shaking its head quickly. The others, too, backed away before fleeing in the opposite direction from the kingdom. "That's better." I muttered, despite now standing alone, "Let's see if I can make it without any more interruptions." I moved forward again and soon, I could see the outskirts of the kingdom ahead...And it was gigantic. Just like our kingdom, there were many houses aligning a long, wide path, and taller buildings stood amongst them. However, there were a ton of other places as well, such as a wide field with a flowing river, and further down, what appeared to be a school. In fact, there were so many new things here, I was starting to note them down faster than anything I ever wanted to study. This realm was filled with nature and things to do... ...While in our world, we have very little. While we had a spa and some mountains, as well as the place where I train the army, there wasn't much else. We had our fair share of restaurants, but this realm of light had a wide selection; From sweets to fruit, to even special kinds of meat...They had everything. [i]We must make it ours.[/i] I took down a final note before walking around the aisles of buildings, careful to not look suspicious. Of course, being an outsider already made that difficult. I noticed many various beings walking around, unaware of my presence. I heard someone talking and stopped short, then hid behind a building as I listened in. "It sounds like our king is getting ready for another occasion. He said something about finally starting that project he's been working on." [i]Project?[/i] I laid one hand on the building nearby as they continued, until they said something surprising. "Do you think Lord Electro will be running it himself?" "No. I heard the one to run it will be Lord Ricki himself!" My claws dig into the building and rip through it as I ducked behind it entirely. [i]Ricki...And...Electro..?[/i] I knew both of these names, and I hated both of them. Ricki was the one who Lord Xero used to control until being set free. Electro was the one who helped, along with other beings from their home world, all of whom perished when we attacked and destroyed it. And just like Lord Xero and Destructo, these two had an unbreakable bond. In fact, that's what saved Ricki from being fused with Lord Xero for the rest of his life. The beings spoke again, and they apparently heard the sounds of my claws scraping the building. I could hear them inching closer and quickly retreated back to my world, eager to inform of what I've found so far. ||| I stand before my lord, waiting for him to finish reading my notes. He continues reading for a moment, then finally stops before turning toward me. "They've grown since his rule." He mutters before looking at his partner, of whom was standing further behind, "We're going to have a little talk. Destructo, why don't you take a walk, maybe go spend some time by yourself for a bit? I'll find you when we're done." I glanced back at Destructo as he nodded with a smile and left. My lord spoke again, and I turned back toward him, noticing him walking to his throne, before sitting in it and gesturing toward the screen ahead of himself. "I am true to my word. I will show you what I know about the kingdom." He gave his fingers a flick, and the screen switched to what seemed to be visions of the realm, "I will also tell you a secret that only myself and Destructo know: I used to live in that exact same kingdom." I jumped at this and turned toward him in shock. [i]The Dark Lord...The one I serve...Came from the Kingdom of Light?![/i] He lowered his head, seemingly ashamed about this, then sighed and said softly, "I don't want others to know about this part of my past, and because of this, I removed it from my memory and stored them in the databank. It's also because of this I must request you to not tell anyone about this. If the kingdom knew that I used to be a warrior of light, they'd surely betray me." I knew he was embarrassed about the past and gave a firm nod. "I promise, no one shall find out." I replied, "If you want, I will remove everything from my own memory...And wipe it out completely." He looked up and could tell that I meant every word. I saw his shameful face turn into a look of determination and he spoke again. "No. Use these to learn more about the kingdom. I also want you to learn more about me...How I became who I am now, and what occurred during my life. I just expect you to keep what you see hidden from everyone else." I began to reply, but he flicked a claw in the screen's direction, starting up a vision from his past. "Watch them. They'll tell you more than I ever could." I faced the screen again, anxious to see what he wants me to see, yet, eager to find out about the one I pledged my loyalty to. ||| Flashes of light filled the air and I notice my lord racing through the air. However, he was the complete opposite of who he was now. His armor was a bright golden-yellow and his body was covered by a long, white jacket with long sleeves that covered the entirety of his hands. Only the tips of his claws stuck out, and I could tell they were significantly less sharp than they are now. His eyes were a bright yellow and his hair was almost pure white with hints of creamy yellow and silver streaks. His entire demeanor was filled with compassion and love, yet I could sense something going on. Despite the bright colors and flowing, white wings flowing behind himself, he seemed eager to prove himself. I watched as a spear emerged in one hand and he thrust it down, striking a target that sat on the ground. "Wonderful! Simply wonderful!" A brightly glowing orb of light shone a few feet away and I figured that he was in a higher position, "Your abilities are always growing better, Hero!" A loud screech sounded from behind and I knew it was my lord's claws scraping against his throne. I turned to ask him if he needed me to stop, but he gave a light wave of his hand, signaling for me to keep watching. My lord bowed before the orb and replied, "Thank you, my king. I want to do everything I can to protect your glorious kingdom. I will only continue to grow stronger." "Strength comes in many forms, Hero." The orb took him down a path, in which other beings were busy working, "While you have the capability to fight, you can't forget to keep a focused mind as well. Don't let emotions conquer your actions...They could lead you down the path of darkness." They entered a tall building and I didn't recognize it from my visit, before my lord replied again. "Of course. My deepest apologies." He glanced down at the floor and saw a slight reflection of himself in the material, "I wouldn't forgive myself if I betrayed you, Li-Kah." The room suddenly grew cold for a moment, before the vision changed to what appeared to be of my lord standing alone, his gaze facing something underneath. "You...You never gave me a chance." He muttered, "Why did you hurt me? Why...Did you try to terminate me?" He looked up slightly and I saw tears in his eyes, along with a pitiful face I've never seen him make all my life. "Just because they told you to, you thought you had to destroy the one being who gave you so much joy?!" His gaze became filled with anger and I watched the tears become a fiery aura, "You thought what they wanted was more important than me! I could've done more, but you wouldn't let me! If only you could see me now...Know my true power! Perhaps I should...[i]Give you a little taste![/i]" Another spear formed in his hand and he flung it down, grinning as it formed into a bolt of electricity. The bolt struck and I heard a loud crash, followed by him laughing at what he just did. And then I realized... [i]...He was targeting the mortal world.[/i] He threw down another spear and I began to realize that he could conjur up these with light energy. Soon, he was throwing down so many, all that could really be seen were flashes of lightning...All of them aiming in the same general direction. "This isn't the extent of my power!" He shouted, raising one hand and pulling back the sleeve so harshly, I was impressed it didn't rip right off, "Let's see how you enjoy this little treat!" A huge orb of lightning formed in the palm of his hand before firing down, raining giant bolts in all sorts of directions. He laughed again and prepared another attack, but a loud, "HERO!!" filled the air and he stopped quickly, faking innocence. "What are you doing up so late?" Li-Kah came up to him and noticed the lightning storm he had created, "Now is not the time for these storms. You need your rest." Just like him, I was surprised that Li-Kah didn't even notice the maliciousness in his attacks. Then again, I couldn't tell if the storm was only aimed in the same direction or if it was striking wherever. My lord smirked as he followed behind the God of Light, and I saw a glint in his eye that spoke more than his words previously did. He was in pain due to these mortals, and he was going to make them pay... The images changed again, and my lord spoke from behind. "This one...May be the most important of them all. This is how...I was sent here." His voice was dark as he said this, and I felt myself growing tense as the vision started. While it seemed like a normal training routine, I could feel my lord's power and hatred radiating within. He worked with a few soldiers, all of whom referred to him as "High General", before suddenly stopping and turning away from them. "Why'd you stop?" "Did we...Do something wrong..?" He didn't reply. I watched as he looked down at his hands and rolled his fingers into fists, his grip tightening on the spear he held. "A-Are you...Okay..?" The spear broke in his grip and he glared down at his arm, uncurling his fingers and grabbing a hold of his sleeve. "This...I don't need this." His claws rip through the material before he tears it off completely. "I don't need them." He grabs the other sleeve and rips it off as well. "I only need one thing..." He turns toward the soldiers, of whom are staring fearfully, and extends his claws, of which were suddenly sharper than before. "...And that thing is...[i]Revenge![/i]" Before the soldiers could react, he lunged at them and gripped their faces before slamming them onto the ground. Another soldier tried to calm him from afar, but a bolt of lightning knocked him out. "This world no longer has a meaning for me!" He raises his hands and even larger, brighter bolts began to form around his claws, "I will take them out, one by one, and crush everything they so loved! No one can stop me!" He swung his hands down and the lightning shot from his claws toward the area below, before a thundering yell filled the air. This time, my lord kept attacking. He began to laugh and flung a bolt toward a bright glow, of whom I knew right away was Li-Kah, but it was absorbed and shot back toward him, stopping him. He looked up at the light, a malicious grin on his face, and his voice grew dark as he spoke. "Well, well...The almighty Li-Kah emerges before me once more!" He chuckled, "What is it this time? Is my storm too noisy for you?!" Li-Kah stopped in front of him and inside that intense glow, I could sense an even more intense anger. Bright, orange flames flickered within the orb and he replied, his voice back to normal volume. "What is going on? Why are you acting like this?!" His anger was more like a scolding parent and I couldn't help but think he was rather pathetic for a Divine Being, "This anger...This rage...Why are you letting it control you?" My lord laughed in reply and flicked his claws as he answered. "Oh, did you [i]truly[/i] believe I'd act on your little advice?!" His mouth formed into a wide grin and he inched toward Li-Kah slowly, "You thought I'd [i]forgive[/i] them for what they did?! You thought I'd [i]leave them alone?![/i] How naive! Every ounce of work I did, every moment spent training with your [i]pathetic[/i] army...Everything led up to this moment, the moment I would have my revenge! Now, I'll crush them, destroy them...Give them the same pain they gave me! They'll know what it feels like...[i]To be betrayed!![/i]" A blazing fire surrounded my lord, and Li-Kah hovered above him, blocking his only escape route. I watched as my lord gazed up at him, his grin turning into a scowl as he realized that he was cornered, and couldn't break free. "You didn't only betray them, Hero. You betrayed me." Despite the softness of his voice, I knew that something was about to happen, and it wasn't going to be good, "You've forsaken the oath you took, you turned your back on your own troops, and you are only using your power to hurt those who trust us. You disgraced me, and I can't describe how disappointed I am with you." "Hmph, I couldn't care less." My lord scoffed, "So I lied about serving you. Well guess what? I didn't want your help anyway! What could I achieve working beside you?! What power could I really achieve...[i]From a sap?[/i]" There was silence, before beams of light shot down and surrounded my lord, and Li-Kah spoke one last time. "It's because of this you no longer belong in the Kingdom of Light. I am stripping you of your powers so you can no longer harm anyone." Despite the previous confidence shown before, my lord could be heard yelling in anger as his power was taken away, before being completely shrouded in light. "Good bye..." Li-Kah fired a final beam, of which teleported my lord out of the realm of light... ...And brought him to the Kingdom of Darkness, our current home, and where he reigns supreme. The visions come to a finish and I hear my lord walking toward me. I stayed still, reflecting on all that's just been revealed to me, and lowered my head. Suddenly, I felt a chill and knew he was right behind me. I still couldn't bring myself to move, or even speak. "Every time I see this sight, I want that world gone." I finally stepped aside and let him walk up to the screen. He pushes a button, seemingly rewinding what we just saw, and he listens to the final words spoken before he enters our world. "The way he casts me aside...Just like those fools before him..." He rewinds the vision multiple times, and I see him growing angrier the longer he views it. Yet, I don't dare question why he not watch it anymore. "The way he claims to be 'disappointed' in me...How I 'disgraced' him...How I 'betrayed' him...Such a pathetic waste!" Another rewind, but this time, he pauses it before any words can be said. "This...This [i]pitiful god[/i]...Has ruined my life for the last time!" He raised his hand and dug his claws into the screen before scraping them down, and I notice hints of black shadows in the left over marks. "Now, all we have to do...Is crush his little world!" The shadows began to creep along the screen, and I heard more loud scraping sounds as they streaked across the image that remained...Surrounding the faint vision of himself within themselves. I never knew my lord has such power, and I've been serving him for a while now. Every fight I've seen, every foe he's crushed, none of them had this kind of power used against them...Even the worlds we've conquered didn't require such a power... "We will have to take some...[i]Extra special care[/i] of this one." My lord spoke, his rage turning into smugness, "Everything you've showed me so far...They must be studied thoroughly. We want their destruction executed with such power, that no one will question us...That everyone will fear us, and cower at the very mentioning of us. They will know who we are...They will know...Who [i]I[/i] am." I knew that this was going to be the greatest task of all and bowed as I replied. "Yes, My Lord. I will do everything in my power to ensure their destruction is a success. I want them to bow before you as you crush them underneath your almighty boots, and proclaim your might to all who hear. Your revenge is something I want to take part in, and I would be more than honored to serve my purpose." He turns toward me and I notice a smile on his face. He nods as a signal to rise and releases me with these final words. "I know you will, Commander. I know you will." [/quote] [quote name=Encounters] [b]Foorubi[/b] - A little orb of light that can smell like many kinds of food. Normally smells sweet, but if killed, smells and tastes like meat. [b]Fluzzy[/b] - Cowardly rabbit creature with a disgustingly adorable face. They seem to be the ones who will report to the kingdom first when things are wrong. [b]Guardians[/b] - Basically, stone statues that seem to watch one's every move. They don't seem able to move, however. [b]All Seeing Statues[/b] - An upgraded Guardian. Can see from any direction and move. However, they are weak against airborne and underground strikes. [b]ANALYZED[/b] [b]Li-Kah[/b] - The original God of Light. Appears to be powerful, caring, and naive. Didn't even notice malicious intentions before things got too far for him and his kingdom. Killed by Lord Xero after his powers were granted to another being. [b]ENGAGED IN COMBAT[/b] [b]Electro[/b] - The current God of Light. In reality, a Toc-Person from another world. Loyal, humble, and cares deeply about his followers. Yet has a violent temper when we emerge. [b]Ricki[/b] - A Demigod who is also Electro's husband. Formerly Lord Xero's host. Can control electricity and create thunderstorms at will, but tends to only use this power to fend us off. Determined to rid of Lord Xero for good, but is also afraid to lose himself or Electro in the process. [/quote]