Fantasy Fate of the Universe: Chosen Heroes!

[ShinyEve]

Julia

"Now you know who the chosen five are, who I decided to summon, who I chose to hopefully save the world. Normally it is forbidden for any outsider to enter this world, for this world is connected to each and every world's past, present and future. If this world, even this universe dies, then they all die but they will all learn that in time. First, I must tell you how I became to know of these five soon to be heroes.

Julia was in the library with Red and Julian. She needed to find a way to stop these cracks. Luckily none had appeared near the library yet but if left for too long they could easily start to. As she looked through one of the books she sighed and put it down slowly. There was no useful information about them anywhere. She had no other choice. Slowly she stood up and went to the Universal Data part of the library. She had only one option left. Once there she sat herself down. The cracks could be being made by anything and this world was dangerous as it was. Whatever was making these cracks were extremely dangerous. She needed people who were willing to fight to survive. "Bring me a list of everyone willing to fight for their or someone else's life." Suddenly a list appeared in front of her, but the list was way too long. She sighed and thought for a moment then spoke again. "Cut out anyone who does not have the power to do so in this world."

The list was suddenly shortened massively. Now it only showed a few hundred. She gave a sigh and nodded. "Bring me each and every fire according to the names listed." Suddenly hundreds of files appeared in front of her. She would read each one until she found the perfect team who could survive in this world and were willing to do whatever it took. Hours went by, the clock ticked away and one by one Julia got through the files. After an entire day had gone by, she had done it. She had her team, five people. Each one experienced in combat of some kind, each one having the power to survive in this world. They were her best shot. "Come on Red, Julien, we have visitors to meet."

Red jumped on her head and slowly Julia walked out of the library. She walked to a large courtyard outside of the Library of Knowledge. She already had everything she needed thanks to all of the help she gained from her allies. So, she began the summoning ritual, telling Julian in advanced who had helped her by going around and gaining some of the powerful allies and connections for the mission. She placed her hand on the grass and a huge summoning circle appeared. By name she called them out.

"Tyrannis, Leona, Ming, Cole and Swingley, I summon you all to the world of Azroh!"

With that, the summoning circle glowed brightly, and soon enough a huge flash of light appeared, so bright that Julia and even Red had to close and cover their eyes.

Moments later, the light dissipated and Julia opened her eyes. She smiled brightly when she saw them all.

 

[Yahhah]

Cole Crawford


Some folks might claim that Las Vegas, Nevada had been a beautiful city that now lay in ruin but if one were to ask one Cole Crawford his opinion on the matter he’d say he barely saw a difference. The casino oasis had been the target of the latest Ether invasion, a horde of ghoulish undead had come from the other side and so the E-Team had been brought in and done their usual work of slaughter. Cole stood watching the lowering sun for a moment in silent reflection until he was called backwards.

“Oi, Cole get over here we’re tallying the score” Cole turned slowly and found the E-team circled around a small marble podium that had once held a statue some 4 hours ago. The military was milling about the place, searching for survivors, cleaning up refuse and keeping an eye on ‘their’ monsters before they packed everything up and headed back to lockup.

This was free time, and the E-team was very much getting into the gambling spirit.

Bruno had been the speaker, the broad-shouldered horned man held a clipboard he’d likely found somewhere in town during the chaos. “Yeah come be social, big guy” the smallest member of the squad, Laura, jumped in and waved. Cole made his way over wiping some leftover zombie parts that were stuck to his clothing.

“We got a winner so far?” Cole asked as he went over.

“Two way tie, 94, between Arthur and Claire” Laura jumped in pointing between the other two Etherlinks.

“Personally I think since it takes more effort for me to fight I should win” Arthur snarked, the lanky guy had his wings packed up behind him and scorpion tail wrapped around his body like a belt.

“It isn’t my fault looks can kill” Claire shot back, a blindfold covered her eyes but the nest of snakes she had for hair was making up for it by looking at the team.

“Well you don’t need to worry cause I’m a tiebreaker I got-” Cole began only for him to notice something off with Laura, her face framed by her horn and rabbit ears had come to attention, one white ear was held straight up.

She’d heard it first but an exclamation from some distance away broke the nonchalance between the E-team. Movement brought the group’s attention to what was left of the undead moving of their own volition, all in the same direction. Gunfire went up. “Overtime?” Claire grumbled.

“Overtime is right, hustle!” the commanding voice went over a communication device set up on Bruno’s hip. It was familiar, the voice of one general Barton. The group shared a look, Laura and Bruno took off to get some weapons and Cole just headed in that direction with the other two not far behind.

The sight was something new, a gigantic mass of flesh, one giant eye on its forehead. The beast was in the middle of eating a military tank while soldiers were peppering it with gunfire. “What the hell?” Was all that Cole said in relation to that.

“STONE IT! We need to get that eye on Claire’s level.” Bruno, ever the quick thinker, gave out an idea as he joined them. Laura was quick behind him, though she stopped seemingly comparing the size of her pistol to the size of the monster. “DUCK IN COVER!” Bruno was again quick on the mark as the mass began to fluctuate, always a bad sign when fighting a new monster.

It gave a wretch and the metal from shrapnel, bullets and a tank flew out of the mass and into the surrounding area and people. Bruno ducked behind some rubble, Laura teleported out of sight, Arthur took to the sky and Claire hid behind Cole who raised his arms to brace. The sound of clanking metal occurred as the metal hit his own metallic body and fell away harmlessly.

“Alright, stagger it” Cole decided, he leaned down to grab some of the discarded metal and downed some of it like someone would a saltine cracker. He took a deep breath, threw his head back and suddenly everything was gone. A flash of light occurred and he was suddenly somewhere different and decidedly more calm.

A courtyard with a bunch of… people? He didn’t know. Most didn’t look human, maybe Etherlinks?

That was less important though than stifling the fire that he’d been about to spew, he threw his hands over his mouth and choked it down. The action caused smoke to blow out of his nose and ears. He collected himself in a fit of coughing and waving the smoke his mouth was putting out with a hand.

This devolved into him quickly and incredulously looking around. He took a step away from the group he’d been summoned beside and his gaze went between that group and another slightly smaller one a bit away. “WHAT!?” The sheer amount of questions going through his head manifested in a one word exclamation.

 

[CHUUYAS_HAT]

CODE BY SEROBLISS

Suiren Hasumi

The Swan

The air was crisp and alive as Suiren moved gracefully along the shoreline, her bare feet skimming the sand as the gentle waves lapped at her ankles. Her red hair, set in two low ponytails, cascaded down her back and swayed with each turn, catching the golden sunlight in fiery hues. With each step, she seemed to dance with the water itself, the droplets that brushed her feet reflecting her vibrant energy.

Suiren’s focus shifted from the vast sea ahead to the delicate patterns her feet left in the sand, the imprints quickly erased by the tide. She let her arms rise, matching the rhythm of the waves, her movements fluid and ethereal, as if echoing an ancient song whispered by the ocean. Each sway and turn seemed a tribute to the natural world around her.

As the sun began its descent, the warm glow softened her features, casting a dreamy light over her expressive face. Her gaze turned wistful, reflecting the boundless horizon as if she were sharing a secret with the setting sun. The red hues of her hair and the orange-pink of the sky mingled, enveloping her in a warm, ethereal aura.

She spun slowly, arms outstretched, and the world seemed to hold its breath as if watching her dance. Suiren’s laughter rang softly, lost to the waves but carrying her spirit outward, as if this moment was hers alone to keep, a quiet defiance against the endless tide.

But she felt her own body stiffen, hearing a sudden silence that wasn't like the one before overcome her. Any wildlife animals weren't creaking and croaking anymore, the slosh of water was barely audible, because in that moment she saw stars. Stars. Light overtook her body and swallowed it, as if making herself feel like the cosmos itself. Her mind returned to her when she found herself in another area. Like another world.

Her hair ties seemed to have fallen out from the dazzling impact, both fallen to her sides. She even caught her own body in a crouch towards a floor, others also surrounding in confusion. The last hint- or, well, clue that told her something wasn't right was how her ears and tails shown. She always managed to hide them with the slightest trickle of her ability, but now?