Preparing to Attack the Surface

Deep beneath the surface of the Earth, in the heart of the underground lava kingdom, King Lava seethed with rage and frustration. His molten body pulsed with anger as he brooded on his throne of solidified magma. Twice, he had faced Lucas and twice, he had been defeated. The humiliation gnawed at him like an unquenchable flame.

Lava's volcanic palace was a sprawling labyrinth of molten rivers and glowing rock formations. Lava soldiers, their bodies exuding intense heat, stood guard at every entrance. The entire kingdom was a testament to the raw, untamed power of its ruler, yet that power had not been enough to overcome the Kronian Lucas.

"I will defeat him," Lava muttered to himself, his voice echoing through the vast, empty chamber. "If it's the last thing I do, I will see Lucas destroyed."

His hatred for the Kronians was as deep and scorching as the molten lava that coursed through his kingdom. It all traced back to the day King Elvis, the great Kronian ruler, had descended to Earth. Elvis had brought with him the gift of Alpha energy, a force so potent it could transform those who wielded it into beings of unimaginable power.

King Elvis had bestowed this gift upon Marl of the oceans and Groot of the forests, seeing them as worthy guardians of their respective domains. But he had spurned Lava, leaving him furious and humiliated. Lava had seen himself as the rightful protector of the subterranean realms, but Elvis had deemed him unworthy. The slight had festered into a burning hatred, and from that day, Lava had vowed to claim the Alpha energy for himself.

As he brooded, memories of King Elvis's visit resurfaced.

**Flashback:**

The underground kingdom had been alive with anticipation. King Elvis, the majestic ruler of the Kronians, was visiting. Lava had prepared meticulously, eager to prove his worth.

Elvis, glowing with an ethereal light, descended into the lava kingdom. His presence commanded awe and respect.

"Lava," Elvis had said, his voice resonating with power. "You have built a formidable kingdom here."

"Thank you, King Elvis," Lava had replied, trying to keep his voice steady.

Elvis then turned to Marl and Groot, bestowing upon them the gift of Alpha energy. "Marl, guardian of the oceans, and Groot, protector of the forests, you are worthy of this power. Use it wisely."

Lava had stepped forward, his heart pounding. "And what of me, King Elvis? Am I not worthy of this gift?"

Elvis had looked at him, his eyes filled with a mixture of pity and disappointment. "Lava, your heart is filled with too much anger and ambition. Alpha energy would only corrupt you further. I cannot give you this gift."

The rejection had cut Lava to his core. He had watched as Elvis ascended, leaving him humiliated and seething with rage. From that day, Lava had vowed to prove Elvis wrong and claim the Alpha energy for himself.

**Present Day:**

Just then, the heavy doors of the throne room swung open, and a group of Lava's soldiers marched in. They bowed deeply, their molten bodies radiating heat. One of the lieutenants stepped forward, his expression one of urgent excitement.

"Your Majesty," the lieutenant began, "we bring news of great importance."

Lava's fiery eyes narrowed. "Speak," he commanded.

"We have located the Alpha Box," the lieutenant continued, his voice trembling with anticipation. "It is on the surface, in the realm where humans dwell. The box contains immense Alpha energy, the very source we need to amplify your power beyond measure."

Lava was silent for a moment, absorbing the information. The Alpha Box was a legendary artifact, rumored to contain an inexhaustible source of Alpha energy. With it, he could become invincible, powerful enough to crush Lucas and claim his rightful place as the most powerful being on Earth.

A slow, malevolent smile spread across Lava's face. "Prepare the troops," he ordered, his voice a low growl. "In two days' time, we will rise to the surface at the break of dawn. We will take the Alpha Box and all the energy we can gather. This time, we will not fail."

The soldiers saluted and quickly left to carry out his commands. Lava leaned back on his throne, his mind racing with plans for the impending battle. He envisioned the moment of his victory, the ultimate defeat of Lucas, and the consolidation of his power over both the underground and surface realms.

Two days passed swiftly. The soldiers were ready, their armor glowing with the intense heat of their underground home. They gathered in the massive cavern that served as their staging area, awaiting their king's command.

Lava stood before them, his presence commanding and fearsome. "Today," he began, his voice booming, "we rise to the surface. We will take the Alpha Box and harness its power. With it, I will become the ultimate ruler. We will show the surface dwellers the true might of the Lava Kingdom!"

A deafening roar of approval echoed through the cavern as the soldiers raised their weapons in unison. The anticipation was palpable, and their confidence in their king unwavering.

*****

Lucas, Steven and Sam arrived at the main city

"So Lucas what are we doing here in particular?" Sam asked.

"You know I'm not really sure, I just felt like having a walk you know," Lucas replied.

"I just hope, the military won't find us here it's going to be brutal," Steven said.

"Well that would really be tough, but now that I have enough strength I'm sure I'll kick their ass," Lucas said.

While they kept walking Sam walked up to a shop and bought some snacks. "Care for some?" Sam asked, giving Lucas and Steven the extra once he bought.

"What do you call this?" Lucas asked staring strangely at the snack he was holding.

"Stop asking and eat it already!" Sam said pushing the snack to Lucas mouth.

"Lucas opened his mouth and had a bite off the snack. "Hey this actually tastes good."

"I knew you'd like it," Sam said as they continued walking.

Lucas steps came to an halt as he looked into the distance.

"what's it Lucas?" Sam asked turning around with a concerned look on his face.

"I sense energy and it's familiar, where could it be coming from?" Lucas asked.

"Oh no now that you've said it, I just remembered Ray Techs facility, is close," Sam said.

"But I thought we destroyed their facility?" Lucas asked.

"We did, but Ray Tech has other building as branches. Zane could be working on something big," Steven said, staring into the distance.

****

The began to ground trembled, and the lava soldiers emerged from their subterranean world. They moved with precision and purpose, their eyes fixed on the horizon where the Alpha energy was thought to be awaited.

In an instant the air around the city began to get hotter, lava soldiers marched into the city, the stomping of their feet shaking the buildings nearby.

King Lava led the charge, his body radiating heat and power. As they approached the city where he could feel the presence of alpha energy, the soldiers fanned out, ready for the confrontation.

Suddenly, the ground shook, and the air grew unbearably hot. Lava soldiers burst from the earth, their fiery forms casting an ominous glow.

Panic spread through the city as the humans saw the advancing army. They screamed and ran, seeking refuge from the fiery invaders. Lava moved forward, his eyes scanning the area for Alpha energy.

"Find it!" he roared to his soldiers. "It must be here somewhere."

The soldiers spread out, searching every corner of the village. Houses were torn apart, fields scorched, and livestock scattered in terror. Lava's patience wore thin as the minutes ticked by without any sign of the Alpha Box.

One of his lieutenants approached, bowing deeply. "Your Majesty, we have found something," the energy that we can sense is coming a building some distance from here. From the outside it. Looks like lots of things could be happening inside.

Lava's eyes gleamed with anticipation. "Let's go" he ordered.