THE SWORD OF FIRST HASIRA

Chapter 9: The Sword of the First Hasira

Part 1: The Calm Before the Storm

[Scene opens – 1 Month Time Skip, Cosmic Organization Training Ground]

The celestial desert winds swept across the cracked stone grounds of the training field, carrying whispers of ancient battles long past. Dust swirled lazily as the squad stood before Lynx — the legendary ex-Hasira Hunter — who surveyed them with a rare, approving smile.

Lynx: "One month, and you've transformed from fledglings into warriors. You've mastered your basic forces like you were born of chaos and war itself."

The squad members exchanged glances—pride mixed with exhaustion.

Kayden: The One Who Opened His Cosmos

Kayden's breathing was steady, though his hands trembled slightly, glowing with power. Two symbols burned bright on his palms:

Right hand: A swirling black hole, pulling light and energy into its depths.

Left hand: A flickering wormhole, bending reality like a cosmic gate.

Lynx: "Kayden, half your true power is finally unlocked. Your right hand absorbs any force, your left reflects it back—amplified. Your vision can pierce dimensions, manipulate realities, even glimpse timelines. You hold the terrifying power your clan feared most."

Shogun (softly): "He's no longer the boy we knew."

Kayden's gaze shifted to Jiwoo. No words were needed—there was a deeper resolve in his eyes now, a silent vow to protect, at any cost.

Jiwoo: The Flame Inheritor of Minada

Flames flickered along Jiwoo's arms, not wild but controlled, dignified like the legacy he carried.

Lynx: "Jiwoo, last of the Minada, you've awakened every ancestral force within. Your flames aren't just fire—they're the culmination of a clan's legacy, their sealing arts, and domain manipulation."

Jiwoo (quietly): "I won't let another soul fall. Not while I'm standing."

Kayden's faint smile met Jiwoo's steady gaze.

Kayden (thinking): "We joined to protect each other... Now, we protect everyone."

Their bond was steel—unbreakable.

Shogun Lee: The One Who Defies Fiction

All eyes shifted to Shogun Lee, her sword sunk deep into the stone beside her, a symbol of her calm strength.

Lynx: "You didn't just master the basics, Shogun—you discovered your Advance Force."

Curious eyes turned to her.

Lynx: "Your blade splits reality itself—not just cuts it. Fiction or truth, your sword severs the narrative permanently. Only a Pillar or Hasira could withstand it. And you've awakened Basic Baryon Mode—a powerful boost, but one you can use only once a day. Dangerous, beautifully dangerous."

Shogun glanced at her glowing hand, fingers trembling.

Shogun (whispering): "All I ever wanted was to be strong enough... to protect him. Hermit…"

Leya: The Heart of the Squad

Leya's hands glowed softly with healing energy, light rippling like a gentle river.

Lynx: "Leya, you healed wounds even my blade left behind. That places you among legends. You're more than a healer—you're the lifeblood of this team."

Leya (playful): "Careful, Lynx, or I'll start expecting flattery every day."

Lynx: "Don't push your luck."

The Mission Begins — The Sword of the First Hasira

Lynx's voice turned grave, his gaze piercing the squad.

Lynx: "Now, why I gathered you all."

A glowing projection burst into the sky—an ancient sword embedded in a crater of radiant light.

Lynx: "This is the Sword of the First Hasira. The only weapon ever forged that can cut a Pillar. Its wounds never heal."

Gasps echoed.

Kayden: "We're going to retrieve that?"

Lynx: "Yes, but the sword lies in a dimension outside all known multiverses—a realm warped by chaos. Even I can't guarantee your safety."

Jiwoo: "Why are you coming with us? You've already done enough."

Lynx: "Because... the First Hasira might still be alive."

Silence fell like a heavy cloak.

Jiwoo: "W-What? I thought all Hasiras were dead!"

Lynx: "I killed them all but one. The First Hasira defeated me and left this."

He opened his cloak to reveal a massive scar glowing with cursed cosmic energy.

Lynx: "He wore armor that absorbed and reflected attacks twice over. I couldn't break it. I sealed him inside a collapsing realm... but if he still lives... we'll need him."

[Scene Shift — Dimensional Travel Begins]

The squad soared through twisting vortexes where time and space bent and shimmered.

Leya skipped beside Kayden with a mischievous grin.

Leya: "So... you've been staring at Shogun a lot lately."

Kayden: "W-What? No! I mean—wait, what?!"

His eyes accidentally drifted to Shogun as she adjusted her coat, and instant regret washed over him.

Shogun (flushed): "You perverted bastard!"

She lunged, blade flashing. Kayden ducked, panicked.

Jiwoo (laughing): "Even a Pillar can't save you now."

Leya: "Hey Kayden, wanna try touching them too?"

Kayden: "Stop it! Both of you!"

Laughter cracked the tension—a rare moment of joy amid the looming storm.

[Planetfall – Jurassic Nightmare]

They landed on a vast, primeval world. Gravity pressed heavy; crimson skies roared with ancient beasts.

Jiwoo: "This feels like... a Jurassic world."

Suddenly, Lynx's expression darkened, a flashback stirring.

[Flashback: Lynx vs. First Hasira]

On a shattered battlefield, young Lynx clashed with a man radiating overwhelming power.

First Hasira: "You're a god-slayer, Lynx. But you lack one thing."

He shattered Lynx's blade with a roar, sending him flying.

First Hasira: "I have nothing special, but even a god-gifted freak like you can't beat me."

Bloodied, Lynx rose, wide-eyed.

Lynx (thinking): "He's stronger than a Pillar..."

[Back to Present]

The squad stood before glowing ruins.

Lynx: "Brace yourselves. The First Hasira's presence lingers."

Roars echoed as power surged.

[The Ruins' Base Camp, Late Afternoon]

The sun dipped behind jagged cliffs as the squad prepared their camp amid prehistoric plants and glowing fruits.

Leya gathered fruit, whispering.

Leya: "Enough for tonight… and tomorrow. Hope none of these are poisonous."

Her hand glowed softly, healing a damaged leaf.

[Shogun Lee chopping wood]

At the clearing's edge, Shogun swung a heavy axe rhythmically.

Shogun (thinking): If only I could cut through this tension as easily as this wood.

Her gaze flicked to Kayden carrying logs nearby.

[Kayden carrying wood, blushing slightly]

Kayden struggled under the weight but smiled when Leya approached, carrying glowing fruits.

Leya (teasing): "Careful, big guy. Don't drop those. Can't have sword hunters starving."

Kayden: "Got it."

Suddenly, Leya kissed his cheek softly.

Kayden (wide-eyed): "W-What was that for?!"

[Shogun's jealousy flares]

From across the camp, Shogun's eyes glistened with tears.

Shogun (quietly): "Why do I feel like I'm losing him already?"

She turned away, wiping her tears.

[Jiwoo approaches Shogun]

Jiwoo: "Hey... don't cry. You're not alone."

Shogun scowled.

Shogun: "I'm fine. Just... stupid."

Jiwoo (grinning): "Nothing about you is stupid."

He placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder.

[Lynx returns with fish]

Lynx: "Dinner's ready. If you can stomach fish from this world."

Leya: "I'll turn it into a feast."

[Jiwoo cooking; team gathering]

Jiwoo roasted fish over embers as the squad gathered.

Jiwoo: "Eat up. Tomorrow, the trial begins."

Laughter and camaraderie briefly masked the looming danger.

[Nightfall — Campfire]

Alien stars swirled above.

Kayden looked at Shogun.

Kayden: "Shogun... I didn't mean to upset you."

Shogun: "It's more than that. I'm scared... scared of failing you all."

Kayden reached out.

Kayden: "We're in this together. No one's left behind."

Jiwoo: "We fight, protect, and win — as one."

Leya (smiling): "Plus, Kayden's blush will keep us entertained."

Laughter mingled with heavy hearts.

[Suddenly — Ground trembles]

Lynx (alert): "The ruins wake. The trial begins."

Weapons drawn, the squad formed a circle, ready.

Lynx: "Tomorrow, the sword's trial. Prepare yourselves."

Chapter 9: The Sword of the First Hasira

Part 2: Trial of the Forgotten Realm

[Dawn — Camp Awakens]

The alien dawn spilled pale light across the moss-covered ruins. The air was thick, heavy with anticipation.

Lynx (calm but intense): "This place tests more than strength. It strips away your mask and confronts you with your truth."

Kayden (nervous): "Truth, huh? I'm not sure I'm ready for that... What if I find something I don't want to face?"

Lynx (soft but firm): "Then you'll learn that courage isn't the absence of fear, but the decision to stand despite it."

Jiwoo's flames flickered in agreement, his gaze hardening.

Jiwoo: "I don't plan on running. We're stronger together."

[The Squad Enters the Ruins]

The runes glowed brighter as they crossed the threshold. The ground beneath them hummed.

Leya (curious, touching a rune): "These symbols... They're ancient. Older than any story I've heard."

Shogun (watching everyone): "Legends say the First Hasira sealed this place to keep something dangerous contained."

Leya (smirking): "Dangerous, huh? Sounds like a typical Tuesday for us."

Kayden (grinning): "Speak for yourself. I don't want 'typical' getting me killed."

[Trial One: The Hall of Mirrors]

As reflections multiplied, the squad found themselves face-to-face with their darkest doubts.

Mirror-Kayden (mocking): "You think you can protect anyone? You couldn't even save your own clan."

Kayden's fist clenched, the black hole energy swirling around his palm.

Kayden (through gritted teeth): "I'm not the same boy who lost everything."

Jiwoo (to his fiery double): "I control my flames. They don't control me."

His reflection roared, engulfed in wild fire, but Jiwoo's steady gaze calmed the inferno.

Leya (whispering to her reflection): "Every person I couldn't save... I carry them with me. But I won't let their memory break me."

Shogun (facing her shadow): "I protect what matters. Even if it means facing my own darkness."

Each shadow faded as their inner strength burned brighter.

[Trial Two: The Rift of Time]

The chasm pulsed, threatening to swallow them into eternal loops.

Lynx (cautioning): "One misstep and you'll be trapped, reliving your worst moments over and over."

Kayden (focused): "I'll bend time, but I won't break it."

Shogun (with quiet determination): "These echoes of the past... I'll silence them with my blade."

When the shadow warriors attacked, the squad moved as one.

Jiwoo (flame blazing): "Focus on the present. Our fight is now."

Leya (healing wounds): "Stay with me. We survive this together."

[Trial Three: The First Hasira's Challenge]

The towering guardian's presence was overwhelming.

First Hasira's Will (commanding): "The sword chooses its bearer. Prove your worth."

Kayden (stepping forward): "I don't seek power for myself. I want to protect what's left of my world."

Jiwoo (quiet but fierce): "This sword's edge must cut through darkness — no matter the cost."

Leya (supportive): "We're not alone in this. Our bonds make us strong."

Shogun (steady): "I'll carve a path through any obstacle, even if it's reality itself."

[Final Battle]

The fight was a storm of light and shadow.

Kayden (dodging blows): "Keep pushing! We're almost there!"

Jiwoo (shouting): "Don't let the flames falter!"

Shogun (striking): "Every strike is for those we've lost... and those we vow to save."

Leya (healing and encouraging): "Hold on! We're stronger than this!"

[Victory and Revelation]

The guardian vanished, leaving the legendary sword glowing softly.

Lynx (solemn): "This is the weapon that once wounded a Pillar... and it will be the key to our fight."

Kayden grasped the sword's hilt, feeling a surge of power and responsibility.

Kayden: "This sword isn't just steel — it's hope."

[Closing Scene — Squad's Bond Strengthened]

As they walked back toward their camp, the weight of what they'd faced settled in.

Leya (teasing Kayden): "You looked way too calm back there. What's your secret?"

Kayden (laughing): "Maybe I'm just good at hiding panic."

Shogun (half-joking): "You should teach me that."

Jiwoo (grinning): "We'll need all the calm we can get when we face the 3rd Pillar."

Lynx (watching, quietly proud): "They've grown... but the real challenge lies ahead."

Chapter 9: The Sword of the First Hasira

Part 3: The Awakening and the Path Forward

[Morning — Campfire on the Ruined Planet]

The first light filtered through twisted trees, casting long shadows over the team as they gathered around the flickering campfire. The legendary sword lay beside them, its faint glow pulsing like a heartbeat.

Lynx (quietly, almost to himself): "This sword... it's more than a weapon. It carries the will of the First Hasira — the one who stood against forces even I feared."

Kayden (eyes fixed on the blade): "I feel it too. Like it's alive. Waiting for something... or someone."

Jiwoo (nodding, voice steady): "The power it holds isn't just for battle. It's a reminder of what we're fighting to protect."

Leya (softly): "And of the sacrifices made by those who came before us."

Shogun (clenching his fists): "We're standing on the edge of a storm. This sword is our only chance to cut through the darkness."

[Sudden Disturbance — Shadows Flicker]

The campfire flickered violently as a cold wind swept through the clearing. The sword's glow intensified, and an eerie silence fell.

Lynx (alert, voice low): "Something's coming... The shadows stir. The 3rd Pillar's presence grows stronger."

Kayden (rising, hand on the sword): "We need to be ready. Whatever's next, it's not just about power. It's about survival."

Jiwoo (flame sparking in his palm): "I'm ready to burn through any darkness that tries to stop us."

Leya (eyes scanning the treeline): "Stay close. We don't know what lurks beyond the shadows."

[A Vision Appears — The First Hasira Speaks]

Suddenly, the sword's glow expanded, bathing the group in brilliant light. From the light emerged a translucent figure — the First Hasira, his eyes calm but filled with ancient sorrow.

First Hasira (voice resonant and commanding): "You who bear this blade... the time of reckoning is near. The 3rd Pillar will not come with open arms. He will strike from the shadows."

Kayden (bowing his head respectfully): "What must we do to stop him?"

First Hasira (solemn): "You must unite the broken — the Hasiras and Elements scattered across the cosmos. Only together can you face the coming darkness."

Jiwoo (determined): "We'll gather them. We won't let this world fall."

First Hasira (turning to Lynx): "And you... Lynx. The shadow within you is both your curse and your key. Beware the path you choose."

[Vision Fades — Quiet Resolve]

The light dimmed, leaving the squad breathless but filled with newfound resolve.

Lynx (looking to the sky): "The war ahead will test everything — our strength, our trust, our very souls."

Kayden (gripping the sword tightly): "Then we fight — not just for ourselves, but for all who depend on us."

Leya (smiling faintly): "Together, nothing can break us."

Shogun (eyes burning with resolve): "Let's show the 3rd Pillar what happens when he crosses us."

Jiwoo (clenching his fists): "This is only the beginning."

[Closing — Preparing for the Journey]

The squad packed their gear with quiet determination, ready to leave the ruins and face the unknown.

Lynx (leading the way): "We move at first light. The shadows won't wait, and neither can we."

As they vanished into the dense alien forest, the sword's glow faded into the dawn — a beacon of hope in the coming storm.