THIS IS WAR

Everyone in the arena was on the edge of their seats in anticipation of the final match. However, the spectators in the stands were not the only ones watching, the lights were also being broadcast into homes around the empire and the rest of the universe.

The man who was about to fight was the one who had given the Empire their first taste of defeat in a thousand years, and this was his first match as a member of the Imperial team.

"Now for the moment you've all been waiting for! Introducing first fighting out of the eastern corner, he stands 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing in at 230 lbs, he has a record of 1 win and zero losses, it's the NEW captain of the 7 Elements it's... "War!!!!"

As he made his entrance, "War" was welcomed by a thunderous storm of boos, from both the Imperial and Artnosian sides.

"This is a familiar sight," "Wind" said, "I guess it is to be expected though considering he was a former enemy."

"Now introducing out of the western corner, he stands 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing in at 180 lbs, he's making his War Festival debut, it's the most notorious criminal on the planet and the King of Artnosia, it's...

"The Bandit King!"

"O'tyus Wallenstrenk!!"

O'tyus Wallenstrenk

Age:30

Ht: 6'1

Wt: 180

Special Ability: Counter Puppet

"Hmm, that's interesting.

He's definitely Strong but what's this bad feeling I'm getting from hime?" "War" thought to him self.

"Both fighters ready?

FIGHT!!!!"

"I've only seen him fight once but I'm certain that he is a close range specialist. Countering his ability should be rather simple." O'tyus thought.

O'tyus's ability is called Counter Puppet, it allows him to create puppets made of aura that are specifically designed to counter his opponent's ability.

"The strategy is simple, I'll create heavy defensive puppets that can hold him off in close range, then I'll attack using puppets with long range attack capabilities. It won't be easy but with this strategy I should be able to win with ittle risk to myself." O'tyus continued.

Putting his plan in motion he summoned four puppets. Two were large heavily armored puppets carrying shields nearly as large as themselves, and the other two were slender puppets carrying weapons that resembled firearms.

"Your biggest mistake was assuming that I didn't have any long range attacks." "War" said.

BOW FORM: ARROW SHOT!!!!

"War" had made a motion as if he was puling back an invisible bow. There was a loud crack and the next thing people could see was "War" appearing behind O'tyus, who now had a bloody hole in the spot where his heart used to be.

As O'tyus's body dropped to the ground the Imperia crowd erupted with cheers for "War's" dominating performance.

"They changed their tune awfully quick." "Fire" remarked.

"It's not that strange. After all, as you know, in the Empire strength and the ability to get results mean everything. Now that they know that he's capable of winning battles for the Empire they don't have the slightest care about what he used to be." "Earth" replied as "Wind" nodded.

"War" returned to where the rest of them were staying and was greeted by his younger brother who was excited about his victory.

"Great job big brother! I knew you would win! So what did you think of your opponent?" "Wolf" said.

"Well I had a bad feeling about the match coming into it, and it turned out to be exactly right." "War" said.

"Hmm, what do you mean by that?" "Wolf" asked with a confused look on his face.

"Eh, it's kinda hard to explain but it just seemed like he wasn't really good at fighting. Don't get me wrong I have respect for anybody you steps up to light and he definitely wasn't weak. En like I said it's hard to explain." "War" said. "Wind" can you explain what mean your guy was kinda the same way."

"Certainly. What he's trying to say is that while both of our opponents were incredibly strong and had powerful abilities they were opponents that didn't excel in direct confrontations and opted for a more tactical approach. This doesn't sit well with "War" because he finds head on battles more enjoyable." "Wind" said.

"Yep, that's exactly it! Good job buddy." "War" said.

"What are you his translator or something? And when did you two get so chummy anyway?" "Fire" asked.

"Anyway that's enough chit chat fellas let's get out of here and go home." "War" said.

As the 7 Elements were boarding their ship to depart they received a message from High Command.

"Congratulations on your victory men, and congratulations to you in particular

"War" a spectacular performance for your first win as captain of the 7

Elements." The Imperial Official said.

"Thanks I appreciate that, I doubt you'd call us for just a congratulatory message." "War" replied.

"You're right of course, my main duty here today is to inform you that your presence has been requested by the Head of the Research and Development Division."

"The Head of R&D wants to see us?" "Fire" asked.

"Huh, is that a big deal or something?" "War" asked.

"It may not sound like it but the Head of R&D is actually a big shot thats high up in the chain of command." "Wind" said.

"Hmm, interesting but what does a person like that want with us?" "War" asked. "I can't say you will simply have to ask when you get there. Although I want to be clear "War" is the only one that will receive an audience with the Division Head. That is all l have to tell you good day gentlemen." He said as he cut off the call.

As they were traveling to their destination "War" asked the rest of the team about what kind of person the Head of R&D was.

"I don't know none of us have ever met them." "Fire" said.

"Actually I have met the Division Head before and so did Chihiro when he was still alive." "Earth" said.

"Oh yeah I forgot about that you lucky dogs, I wanna rub elbows with some big wigs too." "Fire" whined.

"So what did the guy want to meet with you guys about?" "War" asked.

"Eh, nothing special, just asked us to help with some experiments.

Unfortunately neither of us were able to do anything, I suppose they'll ask you the same thing." "Earth" said.

"What did they ask you guys to do?"

"War" asked.

"Oh um, it's pretty complicated stuff it'd probably be better if the Division Head explains it." Said "Earth" with a nervous expression on his face.

"We're here, and before we go inside I want to let you know one thing. The Head of R&D is the daughter of the Minister of the Left. Do you understand what that means?" "Wind" asked.

"Whoa the Minister of the Left. That's like one of the head honchos right?" "War" asked.

"Yes exactly. So if you offend her in any way it could have dire consequences for all of us. I say this because you don't exactly have a good track record of being able to act appropriately in these situations." "Wind" said.

"Ok, fine I'll be on my best behavior or whatever. Anyway I'm surprised that the Head of R&D is a broad." "War" said.

"That's the kind of thing that I was talking about." "Wind" said with a strained look on his face.

The team entered the R&D facility, which a round smooth gray building that seemingly blended in to the moon rocks that surrounded it.

"Good evening gentleman. Sir "War" Madam Bi is ready for you please go through this door and she will meet with you shortly." Said an assistant researcher who greeted the team as soon as they entered.

"As I'm sure you are aware Madam Bi is only interested in meeting with Sir "War" at this time. I ask that the rest of you gentlemen wait in our reception area through the door to your left. Unless of course you have decided to participate Madam Bi's experiment as well Sir "Earth"." The Assistant continued.

"No thank you it's still a no from me." "Earth" said.

"Very well, Sir "War" please go ahead." He said as he motioned towards the door.

The Head of R&D for the celestial Empire entered the room shortly after "War" did.

Ton Bi

Age:???

Ht: 5'7

Wt:???

Special Ability: ???

Ton Bi was a woman of average height with long straight purple hair. She was very beautiful and youthful in appearance, she wore a revealing dress with an opening in the front revealing her ample cleavage.

"Who the heck is this floozy?" "War" thought to himself. "Um, I'm looking for the Head of R&D do you know where she is?" "War" asked.

"I am the head of the Research and development division, my name is Ton Bi. I see, this outfit doesn't look like something someone in my position would wear, but I assure you that it is a necessary part of my research." She said.

"Oh I see." "War" said, "What kinda research is this freaky lady doing?" He thought to himself.

"So what exactly do you need from me?" He asked.

"I've spent many years researching a way to create the universe's strongest warrior, and after seeing your ability l believe that you would be able to help me." Ton said.

"Ok I get it, you saw my match and figured out that I'm the strongest. Alright I wouldn't mind helping you out." "War" said while Shrugging his shoulders and flashing a cocky smile.

"Oh that's not it at all. Currently you are not in the Top 50 fighters in the empire, and I don't think that you have the potential to get that much stronger." She replied.

"Um Okay. Then why did you want me to come here: Do you want me to train the guy or something?" "War" asked.

"Hmm, with your particular skill set training would be helpful. I wil take you up on that offer but no that is not the reason you're here." Ton responded.

"No there's only so much I can do with a warrior that has already developed to your level. Therefore the best way to make the greatest warrior would be to start from scratch using the best materials. To put it simply I want you to make a child with me." Ton said.

"Eh?" "War" said with a shocked look on his face.