Episode 6:The Solo Cases

Scene 1:

After Shadow was completely healed, he thanked the Terra Elemental Warrior and headed to where Strokash rested. Strokash saw Shadow as he was opening the door.

(Strokash)"Heh! Don't tell me! You came to mock?!"

(Shadowx)"Never, I came to talk to you, Ash"

(Strokash)"Well, I have so many questions to ask but--"

Shadow remains silent waiting for Strokash's questions.

(Strokash)"I--Will ask you again, Do You Have An ELEMENT, Shadow--X?"

(Shadowx)"My answer is the same, I don't have any. Why do you ask again?"

(Strokash)"listen, Shadow. I'm Strokash, I advanced to the finals so many times but I'm not at Fiaras's level yet, Do you think someone like me to take a one-on-one with the current master many times to lose against a Non-elemental warrior?! That's impossible! That's why I'm asking you again."

(Shadowx)"It's just my combat skills are so good and I train on it every and each day so--"

(Strokash)"Even with that, it's impossible to beat me like that so I have another question. Is there something inside you, in your heart?"

Shadow stood in silence wondering what is he talking about.

(Shadowx)"No, but I may know what you are talking about, explain more."

(Strokash)"The moments when you are down, frustrated or pissed off, a strange feeling comes from inside you, the pressure it has is not a normal thing."

(Shadowx)"I don't know anything about it but, yes I do feel something like a power-up when I feel those feelings especially the moment when you were finishing me off in the last fight."

(Strokash)"Nevermind. Shadow, everyone here in the Flame Fortress are Warriors who participated so many times even if it's someone's first time, we recognise him because most of them live near the Fortress but you, we have never seen you before. In the worst cases, are...you...A SOLO?!"

(Shadowx)"A SOLO?! What is that?"

(Strokash)"It's a long story, The Empire of elements is held by the strongest sector which is called (The ONCE), and there resides the 3 strongest Elemental Warriors who call themselves (The EMPERORS).

The 9 strongest sectors after the Once are called(The NUMBERS) and those Elemental Warriors are called (The GUARDIANS). After them are the high, middle and the least sectors.

Every sector gets missions and requests from the Once and the Numbers but...some Warriors became stubborn about all of those missions and just wanted to be free so they abandoned the sector they were in and roamed the empire. This, according to the Emperors is a form of betrayal and must be perished from existence"

(Shadowx)"hmm, I understand now. That's why you asked but...To be honest, I don't remember anything, my memories seem like an empty vessel."

(Strokash)"Well, take care, Shadow. This is not something you can take as a joke!"

(Shadowx)"Got it, Ash. I'm heading back to get ready for the semi."

(Strokash)"OH!! I almost forgot."

Shadow was opening the door until Strokash stopped him.

(Strokash)"Be careful with the next one, he is a...Master-level Elemental Warrior."

Shadow's face widened in surprise but he acted cold and confident.

(Shadowx)"OK, Thanks for the advice. See you later, Ash."

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Strokash nodded as Shadow was leaving the room. Shadow was walking in a hall until--

"You heard him right, never drop your guard in the upcoming fight."

Shadow stopped in his place giving his back while rotating his head to the right side only to see--

(Shadowx)"Ceros!! What are you doing here?!"

(Ceros)"Nothing, just wanted to warn you because even Fiaras is interested in you now. Defeating Heatreino who was a normal Elemental Warrior but still stronger than any normal human. Defeating an Elemental Warrior who was called the Flame Monster. Finally Defeating a Near Master-Level Special Case. You hold a great secret in you Shadow...X, but let's see what you can do in this Agility Challenge."

(Shadowx)'Agility?! So his skills are focused on speed.'

(Ceros)"Well, I wish you good luck. ShadowX"

Ceros walked away leaving Shadow concerned about the next fight.

(Shadow)'The next fight will be interesting, Looking forward to it.'

Shadow reached the main hall and waited for the announcement of the upcoming fight.

(Ceros)"Before I announce the semi-final's fights, to everyone new here as a spectator or even a fighter like Shadowx. I have to tell you all how this stage of the competition proceeds. First, there will be two fights against a master-level Elemental Warrior who is from This Fortress, the fastest blaze--BLAZARION.

If the two Warriors defeated Blazarion then we will make an additional fight for them and whoever wins gets to fight the current master of the Flame Fortress, Fiaras. Of course, The reward for whoever wins against Master Fiaras is not a normal one, It's his place!! Whoever wins this competition gets to be the new flame master of the sector 72!!"

(Shadowx)'The reward...Is becoming the new...Master?!!'

(Ceros)"Now for the first fight will be--"

(Shadowx)'It doesn't matter if I'm the first or the second, I...Will...Win!'

(Ceros)"4 years ago, That specific Warrior was near Master-level and reached the semi-finals for the seventh time this year, the Warrior none other than IGNITED STRINGS!!"

suddenly that Warrior was walking beside Shadow as they looked at each other. a Warrior who acts cold and his face seems depressing with his arms crossed and surrounded by a lot of strings around them. The Aura while he was shifting away while heading to the arena told Shadow everything, HE WILL WIN!

Scene 3:

The first Semi-final fight is about to begin as The fastest blaze, Blazarion was facing Ignited Strings. Still, Ignited Strings was in the same state until--

(Ceros)"the first fight of the semi-finals between BLAZARION VS IGNITED STRINGS, let the fight FIRE UP!!"

(Blazarion)"Long time no see, String. I never saw you after I defeated you 4 years ago. Hope you trained well--"

(I.Strings)"Enough talking, time for...ACTION"

Suddenly in an instant. String released his arms and started pulling the string using his hands horizontally making his flame about to begin burning, punching his hands together and pulling the strings even more. The transformation appeared as he-With a cold look-prepared to begin attacking Blazarion.

(Blazarion)"Looks like you are The...(Moment of internal shock)"

An explosion occurred at Blazarion's place as Strings attacked him within a second.

(I.Strings)"I said...Enough talking!!"

(Blazarion)"Shittt!! That was close"

Blazarion dodged at the last moment before...He gets more damage from this attack. Blazarion is wounded that's why he decided to transform as fast as he can, Strings has grown in power level so much that it can surpass Blazarion now.

Shadowx Was watching the fight from the main hall as he thought to himself--

(Shadowx)'Both of them are so strong for sure but the best fight for me is to Fight that String'

Blazarion started dashing right and left so fast that so many figures like an illusion appeared and because of the friction and his speed, Blaze Flame Element showed up. String didn't react as if it was nonsense to him.

Blazarion dashed around String with a very high speed, an attack that String is familiar with. String pointed his vision in a certain place and in an instant he dashed and gave a blow at that place, BUT--

(Blazarion)"KHAA!!" 'Huh?! How did he know my pattern?

Am I not fast enough?! Impossible!'

String's face was blacked out as he said--

(I.Strings)"You are a real idiot, Blazarion. I have seen this attack so many times and because of progress in my Element, your pattern was visible like a mirror.

(Fiaras)"String, he is now confirmed a Master-level"

(Ceros)"He sure trained in hell to achieve a Master-level in 4 years!"

(I.Strings)"Blazarion, let's end this quickly. I'm a little sleepy."

(Blazarion)"Hehe, as you---(Sudden death imaginary!!)"

String dashed faster than Blazarion (but it's one dash, Blazarion is much faster). And was about to finish Blazarion off until--

Another flame Elemental power appeared and stopped String in his place.

(Fiaras)"it's over, String. The victor of the first semi-final fight goes to Ignited Strings"

(I.Strings)"Easy Fiaras, I was going easy on him"

(Ceros)'NO! NO WAY!! He can't be!"

(Blazarion)"Death, Did I really see Death for a moment?"

(Fiaras)"We were wrong, He is not a master level. Ignited Strings is an INTERMEDIATE Master-level!!"

Blazarion was shocked in his place while Ceros was landing on the arena from above.

(Ceros)"You survived death just now, Blazarion"

Shadow from afar sees what happened and gets more excited to fight String.

(Shadowx)'Ignited Strings, you shall face me one-on-one in this competition."

Ceros in the middle of the arena--

(Ceros)"The second semi-final fight will be BLAZARION VS SHADOWX, let the fight FIRE UP!!"