Chapter 47: Two Destinies

(Setting: Crystal Kingdom: Uptown City Area - Crystal Dome)

(Scene: The Crystal Dome Games enter the Finals)

[Nicolatrice Cree]: … *Siigghh* … Well, this is it…

[Princess Savannah]: Are you nervous, mama? Your baby boy is gonna fight my big brother!

[Nicolatrice Cree]: I am nervous, I guess… But I have to remain confident for Baku… I know he needs me to believe in him… So, I will… Because I do…

[Millia Grendar]: Yeah! We believe in Baku, too! Right guys?

[Barrtio and Finn]: *Cheering loudly* *Crying* BAAAKUUU!!!! BAAAKUUU!!!!

[Halenday Medellon]: It seems the whole crowd is split up on who they want to win. However, I think it’s clear who’s rooting for who…

[Crowd of girls]: *Screaming* EEEEKKKK!!! PRINCE MAJORKU!!!! PLEASE WIN!!! SHOW US YOUR BICEPS!!! AND SHOW US YOUR ABS!!! THEN MARRY ME!!! NO MARRY ME INSTEAD!!!

[Crowd of guys]: *Shouting* ARE YOU CRAZY!? YOU’RE MARRIED TO ME!!! BESIDES, BAKU’S THE WORLD FREAKIN GUARDIAN!!! HE’S GOT MY VOTE!!! YEAH, ME TOO!!! C’MON BAKU!!! KICK HIS ASS!!! KICK HIS ASS!!! KICK HIS ASS!!!

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: The crowd is getting quite excitable! This is getting set up to be a quite a stunning match, isn’t it sweetheart?

[King Jeremiah Cree]: Yes, the finals will decide the fate of two destiny's… Will Baku obtain the sword that will forge the future of Planet Eternia? Or will Majorku finally deem himself worthy of military leadership? All of this, we will find out soon enough…

*Baku stood alone in a long dark hallway. The light from the stadium carried the echoing cheers of the crowd. Man, woman and child roared in anticipation for the final battle of the celebrated games. He tried to steady his breathing, as it was as shakey as his heartbeat. The young teen wasn't sure if this feeling was anxiety or excitement.

[Baku Cree]: *Thinking to himself* Okay… This is it… The finals where I have to fight my bro… The guy who trained and taught me everything I know… I have to win this… That way, I can truly become the World Guardian! Alright... I’m ready!

[Announcer]: LLLAAADDDIIIEEESSS AAANNNDDD GGGEEENNNTTTLLLEEEMMMEEENNN!!!!!!! IT’S TIME FOR TONIGHT’S MAIN EVENT!!! SOOO LET’S GET STARTED!!!

*Horns blare for finals ceremony.

[Announcer]: AAALLLRRRIIIGGGHHHTTT!!!!!!!!! LET’S INTRODUCE THE TWO COMBATANTS!!! HIS RUN IN THE GAMES HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT SPECTACULAR, HE HAS HIGH FAVORABILITY TO WIN THIS TOURNAMENT AND HE’S POPULAR WITH THE LADIES! LOSE YOUR MINDS FOR HIS HIGHNESS AND LET OUT A SCREAM FOR PRINCE MAJORKU DIAMOND CREEEEEE!!!!!!

*Prince Majorku appears on the battlefield, his previous wounds from his duel against Lady Yamabushi have been treated in the time there was a break. He was geared up in a coat of royal silver battle armor that promoted agility, his signature dual arm blades had been cleaned, ready for action. The ladies in the crowd lose their minds.

[Prince Majorku]: … *Sigh* …

[Millia Grendar]: The Prince seems so nonchalant about being in the finals… *Dreamily* Gosh, he’s so cool…

[Barrtio]: *Yaawwnn* Whateevveerr… Baku’s gonna knock him out for sure!

[Finn]: Yeah! For sure! C’mooon, bring ooon the Baku!

[Nicolatrice Cree]: Prince Majorku… You’re not going to go easy on Baku… Will you?

[Halenday Medellon]: This is going to be the biggest fight of Baku’s life… Up until he begins his adventure to the planet below, that is… But still… I don’t think our handsome prince will be pulling any punches when it comes to fighting Baku…

[Princess Savannah]: I guess we’ll just have to watch and see how the prince decides to treat Baku, since we all know that he absolutely must be the champion of this battle.… I’m sure that it’s safe to say that the victory won’t be given easily… I suppose it will be up to Baku... If he really wants to win, he will fight for his life to get it…

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: …My prince … Good luck…

[Announcer]: AND NOW!!! IT’S TIME TO INTRODUCE OUR SECOND COMPETITOR!!! HE’S A REAL RISING STAR AND HE’S MADE QUITE A NAME FOR HIMSELF THROUGHOUT THE SPAN OF THIS TOURNAMENT SO FAR! ENOUGH TO GET HALF THE CROWDS VOTE TO WIN THE WHOLE THING AND BRING IT ALL THE WAY BACK HOME TO THE FIELDS IN TIME FOR DINNER!!! AIMING TO MAKE HIS FIRST WIN IN THE TOURNAMENT ONE TO REMEMBER, PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER FOR……. AVENTURINE XAVIER BAKU THE CREEEEE!!!!!!!!

*Baku appears on the battlefield. The crowds cheering shakes the stadium.

[Baku Cree]: *Smiles confidently* ...

[Millia Grendar]: There he is…

[Barrtio and Finn]: *Cheering loudly* LET’S GOOOOOO BAAAKUUU!!!!

[Nicolatrice Cree]: You can do it, Baku… I know it…

[Mitsune Akamiko]: ………

[Halenday Medellon]: Baku looks confident, so that’s a plus!

[Princess Savannah]: Indeed, he does… *Smiles flirtingly* He looks so cute and dumb…

[Mr. Yarish]: *Cheering* WOOOHOOO!!! GO GET 'EM BAKU!!!

[Ms. Cardell]: *Smiling* This is going to be so exciting!

[Guidance Counselor Mrs. Alina]: I can't believe this is actually going to happen right now...

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: Well, this is it…

[King Jeremiah Cree]: Let’s see how well the prince trained his little brother in less than a month’s time…

[Prince Majorku]: How are you feeling, Baku?

[Baku Cree]: Well, I made it here somehow, so…

[Prince Majorku]: You aren’t feeling nervous, are you?

[Baku Cree]: *Shaking nervously* Hehehe… Naaawwww I’m good…

[Prince Majorku]: I’ve been looking forward to this fight for a long time, Baku. I’m glad you found the strength to also meet me in the Finals of the Crystal Dome Games… There were many opponents blocking our path… And now, we face each other as the last challenge before either of us achieve the greatness we so desire… Are you ready, Baku?

[Baku Cree]: Do you intend to go even a little easy on me?

[Prince Majorku]: *Laughs loudly* Haha! No.

[Baku Cree]: Yeah, I didn’t think so either…

[Prince Majorku]: If you wish to claim the legendary sword that the World Guardian’s before you used on your journey to protect the planet below… Then you must defeat me… And I won’t hold back… It will be a disservice to you and many others who wish to fight you here instead…

*Equips dual arm blades.

[Baku Cree]: That’s right! And I expect no less from you, Prince Majorku!

[Prince Majorku]: Good… Then let’s do it…

[Announcer]: THIS FIGHT WILL BE A GREAT MATCH! BEGIN!!!

*The timer is set for ten minutes.

[Baku Cree and Prince Majorku]: *in unison* Let’s go!

[Baku Cree]: Okay, now CRYSTAL… --!!!

[Majorku Cree]: Not so fast…

*Before Baku can perform an ability, Majorku swiftly slices him across the chest.

[Baku Cree]: AAGGHH!!! WHAT THE HECK, DUDE!?

[Majorku Cree]: *Confused* … What?

[Baku Cree]: *Freaking out* You nearly cut me in half! Let me pull out my Gauntlets before you kill me, you jerk!

[Majorku Cree]: Why so you can punch me really hard?

[Baku Cree]: Precisely!

[Majorku Cree]: Come on, Baku. Get real… An enemy on the planet below is less likely to actually let you shout out an abilities name and let you pull it off as well… So why should I do it here and now!?

[Baku Cree]: AWW C’MON!!!

*Majorku continues his barrage of attacks unto Baku as he tries to dodge and avoid them. A combination of rotating slashes coming from all directions as well as hard punches and kicks assaulted the young hero who remains on his toes, les he gets overwhelmed. However, he is unable to evade all of the prince’s attacks and still gets strikes landed on him and gets cut by the Dual Arm blades, tearing up his gym clothes with ease.

[Announcer]: *Speaking into microphone* WITNESS THE DISPLAY OF EXCELLENT MOVEMENT AND PERFECTION OF THE TECHNIQUE USED BY PRINCE MAJORKU AND HIS DUAL ARM BLADES!!! HOW WILL BAKU MANAGE TO DEFEND HIMSELF FROM THIS ONSLAUGHT OF ATTACKS!?

[Baku Cree]: AGH! DAMN IT!

[Barrtio]: Oh man, this sucks!

[Finn]: He’s not gonna let Baku use any of his abilities! How “un-anime-like”!

[Millia Grendar]: Baku’s gonna have to figure something out if he wants to win this one!

[Princess Savannah]: Indeed… The prince isn’t going to let Baku win this match as easily as we might have hoped… This is exactly as I expected… However, there is still as vast difference in skill between the two. Let’s see if Baku has it in him to close said gap.

[Nicolatrice Cree]: *Worried* … Baku…

[Baku Cree]: *Ugh* Screw this… I can’t let him keep slicing and dicing me like this… I gotta fight back… Grant me my Crystal… -- Huh!?

*Suddenly, Majorku rushes in for another attack. He lowered his body, his arm blades crossed readying for a charging attack. Baku flinches and tries to protect himself out of fear, but he leaves his torso exposed.

*This opening allowed the prince to land a rising kick straight onto Baku's chest, launching him high into the air. A feat never before seen by the spectators, whom are all relatively normal compared to the fighters as they watch in awe.

[Baku Cree]: *Screaming* UUAAGGHH!!!

[Barrtio and Finn and Millia Grendar]: *Freaking out* HOLY CRAP!!!

[Nicolatrice Cree]: Baku!!!

[Prince Majorku]: *Deeply inhales* … One, two… *Majorku vanishes and then reappears midair next to Baku preparing another attack.

[Baku Cree]: *Thinking to himself* Crap!! No time to defend!

*Majorku lands a rotating kick on Baku’s side and sending him hurdling into the floor.

*CRASH!!!

[Halenday Medellon]: Oh… That must’ve hurt…

[Princess Savannah]: Is that the end for our Baku, already?

*The dust from the impact clears and reveals than Baku landed on his feet.

[Baku Cree]: *panting* … *panting* …

[Majorku Cree]: So, you’re still standing eh, Baku? Can’t say I’m surprised…

[Baku Cree]: It’d be a shame if I gave up so quickly…

[Majorku Cree]: Hehe… Fair enough…

[Baku Cree]: *Thinking to himself* He’s not gonna let me pull out an attack if I shout it out like I normally do… But that’s the easiest way I got to whip up an ability… I gotta figure out a way to get my moves out, without being interrupted…

[Halenday Medellon]: So, how’s Baku gonna go pull this one off? He’s not only going to have to dig deep to win this, but also, he may have to turn some gears in his brain to synthesize some sort of strategy to defeat the prince…

[Princess Savannah]: Baku’s a smart boy… He passed his math final exam, so… Maybe he’ll think of something…?

[Millia Grendar]: That’s a good point… Baku pulled off a miracle by raising all of his grades, then… Maybe he can do it again?

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: The prince isn’t giving Baku any breaks, is he?

[King Jeremiah Cree]: No, it doesn’t seem he is… However, should we blame him? He did train Baku after all, and I’m sure he wants to see everything Baku can do… So, he should push him to his limits… And it will be up to the World Guardian to bring it upon himself to surpass those very limits he has set before him…

[Baku Cree]: Okay, let’s go…

[Prince Majorku]: Hm?

*The Soul Energy coming from Baku begins to rise as a flurry of green crystals begin to gather around him.

[Prince Majorku]: *Thinking to himself* He’s gonna do something... I have to stop him.

*Majorku dashes toward his younger brother preparing another attack. However, Baku manages to defend himself ever so slightly. By standing firm and bracing for impact, the World Guardian prevented his opponent from cutting through him, stopping the offense in its tracks.

[Baku Cree]: *Grits his teeth* Egh!!!

[Prince Majorku]: *Surprised* Hm..??

[Baku Cree]: *Shouting* Back off!

*Baku pushes Majorku back with a hard kick. The prince slides a great distance across the stadium, but remains on his feet, his perfect posture not failing him. Seven minutes left on the clock; everyone is at a loss for words especially the teachers who watch along in the sports bar who had no idea their students were capable of such actions.

[Prince Majorku]: Baku… You seem confident… What are you planning?

[Baku Cree]: Oh… Uhh… I’m just gonna put all of my money on the table with this one and hope I win it big.

[Prince Majorku]: So, you’re gonna put it on a gamble, huh? Interesting…

*The crowd watches in silence as the final battle unfolds before them.

[Barrtio]: C’mon, Baku…

[Finn]: Please dude, you gotta win…

[Millia Grendar]: You can do it… I know you can…

[Nicolatrice Cree]: Baku… Believe in yourself…

[Princess Savannah]: *Thinking to herself* Baku… What will you do?

[Baku Cree]: … *Deeply inhales* …

*A mass of green crystals begins to appear around Baku again.

[Prince Majorku]: Again, huh? Very well then…

*The prince rushes toward Baku again and slices through him with a singular strike of his dual arm blades. But the teen boy doesn’t fall, he manages to keep his composure resisting the urge to shout out in pain.

[Baku Cree]: *Ugh* !!!

[Halenday Medellon]: The prince is quite relentless, isn’t he?

[Princess Savannah]: Yes, he is… I wonder how Lady Yamabushi is enjoying this fight… If she had fought Baku, the duel surely would’ve been over in a flash.

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: … Majorku… Be careful…

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: ………

[King Jeremiah Cree]: ………

*Five minutes left on the clock.

[Baku Cree]: … *panting* … *panting* …

[Prince Majorku]: Give up yet, Baku?

[Baku Cree]: Hehehe… Super heroes never give up!

[Prince Majorku]: So, you wanna be a superhero, huh?

[Baku Cree]: Yeah dude, I’m gonna fly around with a cape catching bad guys... But first, I gotta make my debut by beating you and winning this tournament!

[Prince Majorku]: Oh, yeah?

[Baku Cree]: That’s right!

[Prince Majorku]: *Hmph* Alrighty… Why don’t you show me your heroic mettle, by taking this! CROSS…

[Baku Cree]: !!!

[Prince Majorku]: *Shouting* SLICE!!!

*The prince unleashes an “X” shaped slash attack onto Baku, he moved so fast that if you blinked you would've missed it. However, Baku defends himself with the use of the Crystal Gauntlets.

[Everyone]: *Gasp* !!!

[Prince Majorku]: … Hm… So, you managed to summon your gauntlets… But how?

[Baku Cree]: Hehe… Wouldn’t you like to know?

[Prince Majorku]: *Smiles*

[Barrtio]: Alright! It’s a fight now!

[Finn]: Yeah! Baku got his ability out! Now he can finally land some hits!

[Millia Grendar]: He just has to do it…

[Princess Savannah]: That’s a good point, Lady Millia… The prince is still a fast fighter… It will be hard for Baku to land an attack on him even if he tried… He may be fast with the use of his Gauntlets, but I truly doubt the Prince would get harmed by such a telegraphed ability...

[Halenday Medellon]: Well, now that Baku’s back in the game, it’s time to see how the tides will turn for the two…

[Mitsune Akamiko]: ...

[Nicolatrice Cree]: ………

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: That was impressive…

[King Jeremiah Cree]: Yes, I think Baku is onto something… Let’s just wait to see what it is...

[Baku Cree]: Ready, Prince Majorku!?

[Prince Majorku]: Bring it on, Baku!

*With four minutes on the clock, Baku charges toward Prince Majorku to land an attack. But he dodges it swiftly.

[Prince Majorku]: *Psh* Come on, Baku, that was too easy…

*BAM!!!

*The prince knees Baku in his gut forcing him back.

[Baku Cree]: *Ugh* … Huh!?

*The prince appears in a flash in front of Baku and initiates and flurry of slashes with his dual arm blades. He implements a swift technique that ensured critical damage if a single attack landed on his opponent who lacked proper armor. However, Baku manages to block most of the strikes using the size of his large gauntlets, whose size could very easily protect much of his upper body.

*Baku begins his own rapid fire assault of punches trying to break through the silver armor. But many of the attacks aren’t landing. It was as if Majorku was a fast as the wind, with the reaction speed of a hawk.

*The two fighters continue to throw many powerfilled shots at each other and the crowd watches in disbelief as the two royals duke it out using abilities granted to them from a dimension the normal citizens of Xeria lack the understanding of existing.

[Baku Cree]: Damn it… Why can’t I hit you!?

[Majorku Cree]: Hehe, it’s probably because I know all of your attacks and movements… Think about it Baku. I trained you, after all…

[Baku Cree]: *Grr* *Thinking to himself* … Crap, he’s right… He’s seen all of my attacks first hand in the training simulator, so it makes sense that he would know how to react to them and dodge effectively, if I end up using said attack, because he can easily track my Soul Energy… Geez, this sucks!

[Barrtio]: Come on, Baku! You can do it!

[Finn]: Let’s go, Baku! Make like a hero a win already!

[Millia Grendar]: This fight is so intense…

[Princess Savannah]: It’s because there’s so much riding on the competitors… Baku wants the legendary sword so he will truly be regarded as the World Guardian hailing from the Crystal Kingdom, and Prince Majorku wishes to be known as the strongest warrior in Xeria so that he may lead our armies… They aren’t conflicting interest. However, the will power behind their causes is going to be the deciding factor behind who wins this fight…

[Halenday Medellon]: But, the thing is, neither warrior is going to give up… So this fight, very well may go on to the bitter end…

[Nicolatrice Cree]: *Thinking to herself* Baku… Find it within yourself to win!

*The two fighters finally end their fast paced close combat. Tired, torn, sweating, bleeding, and beaten, there are only three minutes left on the clock…

[Baku Cree]: *panting* … *panting* …

[Prince Majorku]: … *panting* …

[Announcer]: OOOOOOOOOOOOHHH WWWEEEEEEEEEEE!!! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, ARE YOU ENJOYING THIS FIERY HOT FINAL BOUT!? THESE TWO MONSTERS ARE SHOWING NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN AS THEY BOTH WANT TO BE DEEMED THE CHAMPION OF THE TOURNAMENT!!! WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN? THERE ARE LESS THAN THREE MINUTES LEFT ON THE CLOCK! IF ONE OF THESE TWO AREN’T DEFEATED SOON, THEY’LL BOTH BE DISQUALIFIED!!!

[Prince Majorku]: Alright Baku, you heard the guy… If we don’t end this soon, neither of us will win…

[Baku Cree]: *panting* … *panting* … *Thinking to himself* He’s right… If I don’t figure out a way to beat him soon, either neither of us will win… Or I’m definitely going to lose…

*Everybody watches in silence as the time ticks down to two minutes remaining…

[Baku Cree]: *Thinking to himself* Okay… I got my gauntlets out… But I’m still unable land a lot of good attacks on him… Meanwhile, he’s been dicing me like a freakin onion… I gotta take him out here and now…

*Baku’s Soul Energy rises again as green crystal shards begin to surround him in a great number.

[Prince Majorku]: !!!

*Prince Majorku dashes toward Baku for an attack. Baku, without hesitating tries to fend him off with a back hand, but the prince instead dodges Baku’s strike.

[Prince Majorku]: You took the bait…

[Baku Cree]: Crap!

*Prince Majorku lands a deep cutting rising slice on Baku’s chest sending him across the battlefield.

[Baku Cree]: *Screams in pain* GGAAAAAHHH!!!

[Prince Majorku]: *Deeply inhales* It’s time to finish this…

[Baku Cree]: !!!

*Majorku disappears in a flash of movement, reappearing behind Baku who's still trying to gain control of himself while being sent through the air by the previous attack. Prince Majorku reels back and lands a hard knee, sending Baku high towards the ceiling of the stadium once again setting up for his aerial combo. Finally, he leaps into the air and grabs the young hero by the leg and ferociously hurls him back into the floor.

*CRASH!!!

[Prince Majorku]: I’m sorry Baku, but it seems like I want to be king more than you want to be World Guardian! THIS FIGHT IS OVER! HAVE A TASTE OF MY: VICTORY CROSS CRASH!!!

*The prince falls at sonic speed toward Baku with a powerful “X” shaped slash and impacts him.

[Everybody]: *Gasp* !!!

[Barrtio and Finn]: BAKU!!!

[Millia Grendar]: Oh my gosh! Baku!

[Nicolatrice Cree]: *Screams* BAKU!

[Halenday Medellon]: This looks bad for our hero...

[Mitsune Akamiko]: ………

[Princess Savannah]: ………

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: ……..

[King Jeremiah Cree]: ………

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: … It is decided…

[Announcer]: *Jaw dropped* …!!!

*The dust from the crash settles.

[Prince Majorku]: *Ugh* !!! Wh-what the!?

*Baku appears standing having grabbed Majorku by the arms.

[Barrtio and Finn]: *Freaking out* HOLY CRAP!!!

[Millia Grendar]: *Shocked* WHAT!?

[Nicolatrice Cree]: *Gasp* !!!

[Mitsune Akamiko]: ... No freakin' way...

[Halenday Medellon]: Well this is a surprise!

[Princess Savannah]: *Smiles seductively* ………

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: No way!

[Baku Cree]: Sorry, Prince Majorku… But you’re wrong…

[Prince Majorku]: *Struggling* Huh!?

[Baku Cree]: Maybe you do want to be the greatest warrior in the city… Perhaps you even want to be the greatest commander in the kingdom's military… Or maybe, just maybe, you want to be the king of the Crystal Kingdom all together… But all of that, sadly, doesn’t equate to how much it means to me that the protection, safety, and well being of my friends and family and the entire Planet Eternia is my responsibility and rest on my shoulders… That alone is my drive to wanna win this game… Because, whether I like it or not… I am the World Guardian! That sword belongs to me! And with it, I will protect this world and everybody I love!!!

*Baku’s Soul Energy spikes rapidly, a surge of energy never before witnessed by his opponent in all of their training sessions. He then begins to swing Prince Majorku around at such a speed that it almost begins to disorientate him. After gaining enough momentum, Baku tosses the silver armored warrior into the air, directly above.

[Prince Majorku]: *Ugh* What is this power all of a sudden!?

*A massive swarm of green crystal shards surround Baku, covering his legs.

[Baku Cree]: Now get ready for my… CRYSTAL… BOOTS!!!

*After a burst of light fades, Baku appears equipped with his large golden gauntlets as well as his golden pair of boots.

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: *Gasp* He’s done it!?

[King Jeremiah Cree]: *Surprised* I see now… This whole battle, Baku’s been struggling to pull off one his two known primary abilities, because the prince continuously stopped him from gaining the Soul Energy to summon his armor… However, over the course of the match, Baku’s been charging, saving and retaining the Soul Energy he’s obtained throughout the duel…

[King Jeremiah Cree]: So, he’s figured out a way to focus his energy without losing it in case of interruption, doing so allowed him to gradually save up enough energy to finally manage to summon his Crystal Boots, along with the Crystal Gauntlets… Something he had trouble with fulfilling during his training… But now, during the heat of battle, he figured out how to complete two-thirds of his Aventurine Crystal’s armor based ability…

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: So then… Baku surpassed his wall… He’s learned how to tap into his deeper reserves of his Soul Energy!

[Baku Cree]: … *Deeply inhales* … Alright…

[Prince Majorku]: *Thinking to himself* He’s managed to summon his golden gauntlets and boots!? I… can’t believe it, Baku… I’m impressed…

[Baku Cree]: Now get ready for my newest attack! *Shouting* CRYSTAL…

*Powered by his Crystal Boots, Baku launches himself straight to Prince Majorku who is still in midair.

[Baku Cree]: CANNON SHOT!!!

*Using his gauntlets, Baku then forcefully shoves his palms into Prince Majorku’s chest, shattering the silver armor. The target was launched with great power clear across the stage at sonic speeds, off the ring and crashing into the wall of the Crystal Dome creating a huge crater.

*CRAAASSHH!!!

[Everybody]: *Gasp* !!!

[Barrtio and Finn]: HOLY!!!

[Millia Grendar]: OH MAN!

[Nicolatrice Cree]: *Shocked* B-Baku!

[Baku Cree]: *panting* … *panting* … I… did it… I win…

*DING! DING! DING!

[Announcer]: *Speaking into microphone* L-L-LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, IN A SURPRISE TURN OF EVENTS, PRINCE MAJORKU CREE HAS BEEN DEFEATED, BY HIS YOUNGER BROTHER, THE WORLD GUARDIAN, BAKU CREE!!! BAKU CREE WINS THE CRYSTAL DOME GAMES!!! HE’S THE CHAMPION, OF THE CRYSTAL DOME GAMES!!!

[Crowd of people]: *Cheering loudly* YYYEEEAAAHHH!!! BAKU! BAKU! BAKU! BAKU! BAKU!

*The entire stadium roars, standing in excitement at what they just witnessed. Everybody in the sports bar losses their minds as well.

[Guidance Counselor Mrs. Alina]: *In awe* Holy shit...

[Ms. Cardell]: *Cheering* Yaaay!! He won! Baku did it!

[Mr. Yarish]: YAAAAHOOOO!!! THAT'S MY STUDENT!!! THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!! Hey barkeep, next rounds on me!

[Crowd of people]: *Cheering loudly* HOORAY!!!

[Guidance Counselor Mrs. Alina]: Mr. Yarish! How the hell can you pay for all of these drinks!?

[Mr. Yarish]: Because Baku just made me rich, baby!!!

[Guidance Counselor Mrs. Alina]: You bet money on children fighting!?

[Halenday Medellon]: Wow… He did it… That was… *dreamily* spectacular…

[Princess Savannah]: I guess Baku truly is the World Guardian, after all… *Smiles seductively* Good, this is just perfect…

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: I… can’t believe this… Baku actually defeated the prince… Is he truly this powerful? Is this the power of the World Guardian!? *Sigh* … My prince… I suppose we both still have some training to do…

[Barrtio and Finn]: *Cheering loudly* YYYEEEAAAHHH!!! LET’S GO, BAKU!!! HE DID IT! HE WON! HE WON THE TOURNAMENT!!!

[Millia Grendar]: I can’t believe he actually did it… I-I mean, I should believe he did it… But, at the same time… THIS IS FREAKIN BAKU WE’RE TALKING ABOUT! I’M STILL GETTING OVER THE FACT THAT HE’S THE WORLD GUARDIAN! … Huh?

[Nicolatrice Cree]: *In tears* … B-Baku… *Crying* Oohhh, Baakuu!!! I can’t believe my little boy’s gonna be a hero!!!!

[Millia Grendar]: Hehe… I guess everybody's glad Baku won the games!

[Baku Cree]: *panting* … *panting* Hehe… hehehe… Hey guys! Check it out! I won! I won the tournament! And I didn’t die! Haha! This is awesome! … O-oh crap!

*Baku runs over to Prince Majorku who is still climbing out of the rubble from the wall he crashed into.

[Baku Cree]: *Freaking out* Oh man! I’m so sorry, bro! Did I over do it!? I didn’t mean knock your lights out like that!

[Prince Majorku]: Hahaha! Don’t sweat it, Baku! I’m glad you gave me your all! I wouldn’t want it any other way! Besides, after that display of strength, endurance, and strategy. You deserve the champion title more than anyone else! Congrats!

[Baku Cree]: *Smiles widely*

*Baku and the prince return to the stadium where they meet the announcer along with the king and queen for the award ceremony.

[King Jeremiah Cree]: Baku Cree, my second son and World Guardian of the Crystal Kingdom… On this day, you have overcome all challenges and defeated every opponent in your way over the course of this tournament. You performed spectacularly in this event and has surely made our ancestors, our military, and everyone in the Crystal Kingdom of Xeria extremely proud… And because of this, you have been granted the championship title of the winner of the Crystal Dome Games!

[Crowd of people]: *Cheering loudly* YYYEEEAAAHHH!!! BAKU! BAKU! BAKU!

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: Congratulations, Baku. How do you feel knowing that your name will forever be ingrained in the Crystal Kingdom’s history?

[Baku Cree]: I feel like… I finally made everyone proud of me… *Baku turns and faces his mother who is in tears and sits beside Barrtio, Finn, and Millia who are also overcome with emotion.

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: Yes, I trust everybody here is proud of your achievement. Who would’ve thought a fifteen-year-old boy born from the fields would not only become the World Guardian, but also champion 349 years of tradition…

[King Jeremiah Cree]: Indeed… You truly made history today, Baku, you’ve really evolved from the boy who appeared before me on that day of your birth, who refused to become the World Guardian. You not only matured, but you also proved on many occasion that you can take responsibility for your actions and make right to all of them. On top of that, you shown improvement in your strength, intelligence and confidence. It is due to all of this, that I believe, you are truly a World Guardian, worthy of wielding the Legendary Crystal Sword: Crystallis!

*King Jeremiah Cree grants Baku the legendary weapon. Holding the sword in his hands, he can feel it react to his Soul Energy as if it were alive, similar to how he felt when he first obtained his Aventurine Crystal.

*It felt weightless in Baku’s possession, however in reality the steel it was made from was no less than ten pounds, as its overall length was about 35 inches. It’s handle was made of a golden woven material that was soft yet firm and detailed in such a way that the history behind it alone told many great stories.

*The hilt itself was also made out of an iron gold-like metal that shined at the reflection of light at multiple angles. At the base of the hilt was a crystal shaped crevice with a small depression in the middle of it. This is clearly where Baku’s Aventurine Eternia Crystal was meant to be placed. Along the length of the sword, ancient Xerian text was sketched and forged into the steel blade.

*Even though Baku couldn’t really read it, it said, “The Crystal Sword Crystallis’ Tip Has The Ability To Cut Anything. Only The World Guardian Hailing From The Crystal Kingdom May Wield.” As it was described, at the very tip of the sword, it was forged with a legendary crystallic material. The mineral that can cut anything, even diamonds.

[Baku Cree]: The legendary sword… I can’t believe it… But… It’s mine now… It’s really, finally mine…

[Prince Majorku]: Do you feel like a hero now, Baku?

[Baku Cree]: This feels awesome!

*Prince Majorku raises Baku’s hand into the air, and he points his sword straight up so the entire stadium can witness its glory.

[Announcer]: *Speaking into microphone* BAKU CREE! CONGRATULATIONS FOR WINNING THE CRYSTAL DOME GAMES! ALONG WITH YOUR SWORD, YOU ARE ALSO AWARDED THE GRAND PRIZE OF 50,000 GEMS!!!

[Baku Cree]: *Freaking out* Holy crap! I forgot there was money involved with this thing! 50,000 gems!? Are you guys serious!?

[Announcer]: *Speaking into microphone* YES WE ARE! HERE IS YOUR CHECK!

*Baku is given a large and fancy check with the number of his winnings written on it in text and had the kingdoms royal insignia on it. He was seriously holding 50,000 gems in his hand and had no idea he would ever hold that much money in his entire life. His jaw was dropped, and he saw his friends Barrtio and Finn look the same and Nicolatrice was pleasantly surprised to.

[Announcer]: *Speaking into microphone* SO BAKU, WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH ALL OF YOUR MONEY? GONNA BUY A CAR? A GIRLFRIEND???

[Baku Cree]: ... Uhhh... I don't know... I don't really need any of this money... Why don't use give this to the people out in the fields instead?

[Announcer]: *Speaking into microphone* R-REALLY? YOU SERIOUS?

[Baku Cree]: *Smiling* Mmhmm. Really! Make sure it goes to good use!

[Announcer]: *Speaking into microphone* WEEELL THEEEN... OKAY! GIVE IT UP FOR BAKU, EVERYBODY! THE CHAMPION OF THE 349th CRYSTAL DOME GAMES! THE YOUNGEST EVER TO DO IT! 15th WORLD GUARDIAN OF PLANET ETERNIA! AND AN EXTREMELY GENEROUS CHILD!!!

*Horn blare ceremonial fanfare and confetti falls from the ceiling.

[Crowd of people]: *Cheering loudly* YYYEEEAAAHHH!!! BAKU! BAKU! BAKU!

[Barrtio, Finn, and Millia]: *Cheering loudly* YYYAAAYYY!!! HE DID IT! HE DID IT! HE DID IT!

[Leonidas Quark]: *Thinking to himself* Wow… Baku won the games! He’s really a superhero now! He’s so cool!

[Halenday Medellon]: Well, there you have it… Baku’s officially the World Guardian now… Are you pleased, princess?

[Princess Savannah]: I have to admit, I didn’t think he would win the whole thing… But I guess he just got lucky enough to do it.

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: So, Hero Boy actually did it… *Sigh* He better have, or he would’ve been screwed going to the planet below…

[Badass Julio]: I can’t believe he really won the whole dang tournament… I don’t know if that was skill or just damn lucky! Either way… He’s the freakin World Guardian now… There’s no denying it anymore…

[Captain Kleon]: To think the first World Guardian in fifteen years really had it in him to defeat the royal prince, a master of both skill and combat…

[Ryo Tsuzumi]: He’s young, but he’s gonna make an awesome hero on the living planet… Good luck to you…

[Crowd of people]: *Cheering loudly* BAKU! BAKU! BAKU!

[Nicolatrice Cree]: *Thinking to herself* *Teary eyed* Baku… my son… You did it… You really overcame all odds and challenges to reach your goals… *Sniff* Congratulations… You‘re all grown up now…

[Baku Cree]: *Smiling* Haha! Alright! Just watch me everybody, I’m gonna be the best World Guardian there ever was!

[Prince Majorku]: Good luck, little bro!

[King Jeremiah Cree]: We believe in you, Baku.

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: Yes, we all do…