Reika: What's good man… you okay?
Jarreck: Reika!! What are you guys doing here and what's with the squad you tag along with you…?
Cap Meji: Enough with the act. We are here to bring you into custody.
Jarreck: Huh!!
Cap Meji: Don't play dumb with me… we all know you are the Nightmare Terror.
Reika: Sheeesh… Captain you're so impatient really.
Cap Meji: I am not the one to be wasting time.
Jarreck: Kufufufuhahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahaha… what gave me away?
Reika: Well you're not smart enough to fool us… that's what.
Jarreck: Say what now—!!
(His face turns cold… the air becomes heavy… pressure building)
Reika: Look man… you're the one that killed Melina… and I swear I'm not gonna forgive you for that.
Jarreck (hiss): All talk… let me see what you got Reika. You and this disgrace of a captain don't stand a chance… let alone all these weaklings. I got no time for you guys move out of my way… or else.
Reika (face turns cold): Or else what?
(steps forward slowly)
Don't get a fat head with that ability of yours… we know it lets you reflect any attack back at them. But you should know this… I am not the type to let you do whatever you want.
(energy subtly builds around him)
Let's get serious here… I've been needing to try my ability out on someone… looks like you would be the perfect match for me.
Jarreck: Oh well I warn you—
{SHOCK}
Jarreck: …What happened…? What is this… Reika ability?!
(The environment shifts instantly… silence… light swallowing everything)
Jarreck was already inside Reika's domain—World of Baptism.
A realm of purification.
The moment he stepped in
All his abilities destabilized.
He couldn't control them… couldn't activate them.
Because of his corrupted and twisted mind.
Reika's skill—Apostle of Purity—was fully effective.
Corrupted soul. Corrupted mind. Corrupted power.
Everything suppressed.
Leaving Jarreck with nothing…
…but raw physical strength.
Reika: Well what do you know… looks like you're vulnerable in my World of Baptism… kuhahahahaha.
Jarreck (thought): Wait… I can't activate any of my skills… but why…? Hold on did he say World of Baptism?! Damn… I'm in his personal domain…
(out loud, smirks)
Clever… looks like I underestimated you.
(draws blade)
Guess we'll show who's stronger… with our blades enh!!
Reika: Sure… I'm not going to use any more abilities since you're here.
Cap Meji (calm, watching): Is this Reika ability…? He's this powerful…!!
Reika: Shall we?
Jarreck: Oh yeah… we shall.
BANG!!
Their swords collide.
Pure force.
No abilities.
Just raw strength.
Shockwaves ripple through the ground.
They exchange blows at insane speed
Steel clashing again and again.
Reika: My… I'm impressed. To think you could hold your own against me like this… Akube was right… you really are no joke.
Jarreck: Akube huh… so he's the one who told you about me…? I've always hated that kid… he gets on my nerves. Once I'm done with you… I'll go take care of him after.
Reika: You fool… you won't last a minute against him I assure you that… kuhahahahaha.
Jarreck: Don't be a coward… we are not done yet!!
BANG!!
They continue clashing—
Their physical strength alone is insane.
A normal man would be sliced into pieces just by getting close.
Cap Meji watches… shocked.
From the side—
Akube and Scorpy observe.
Akube: Looks like we were not really needed in this battle.
Scorpy: Yeah… your friend got everything under control.
Soral (telepathy): Don't leave yet… that guy Jarreck is not a joke. I doubt Reika ability will hold him down for long.
And she was right.
Suddenly
Jarreck's expression changed.
Focused.
Sharp.
His corrupted mind… stabilizing.
And then
His sealed power began to return.
Jarreck: What's this… looks like I am gaining myself now…
(low voice)
"Fate Breaker."
A ripple tears through the domain.
Jarreck forces it—
Denying his own fate.
Breaking every restriction placed on him.
Reika's World of Baptism
Becomes useless.
Reika (shocked): How…?! How is it that your abilities are not sealed?! I don't believe this!!
Jarreck (laughs): Kufufufufu… did you actually believe that ability of yours could drag me down? Ahhh… think again. Not in a million years, mah boy.
Reika: Seriously how—
(Reika drops to his knees)
His strength fading rapidly.
His domain collapses.
He can't even stand.
This was Jarreck's Authority Drain.
The failure of Reika's ability
Became Jarreck's strength.
Reika weakened… instantly.
Jarreck (evil laugh): Kuhahahahahahahaha!! That's it? I thought you were stronger… turns out I was worrying for nothing. What a joke.
Melina was more powerful than you honestly… I only won because of her lack of experience… and my will was stronger… kuhahahahahahaha!!
Looks like I remain above… the universe wants me at the top.
Once I'm done with you… I'll go after that brat Akube.
Cap Meji: Stay down soldier… I'll take it from you.
Reika: Captain…
Cap Meji: I will handle this. You've proven yourself… now I'll prove mine.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
Energy explodes outward.
Meji transforms—
Aura blazing.
Hair shifting.
Crest marks glowing on both hands.
Super Shieyo.
Jarreck: Sweet… changes that won't do you any good mah boy. Just give it up huh!!
Meji forms a massive energy sphere—
Throws it into the sky—
It crashes down
But not directly at Jarreck.
The ground shatters.
Rocks rise
Forming countless statues.
They attack.
Mindless.
No intent.
Jarreck (smirks): Oh I see… clever move.
But that won't work on me.
"Command of Submission."
All the rocks—
Shatter instantly.
Jarreck: Kneel before me.
The command hits Meji—
He resists.
Barely.
Jarreck: Interesting… you resist it huh… guess I'll have to finish you myself.
He charges—
BOOM!!
He gets knocked back.
Jarreck (shocked): Huh?! What was that?!
(looks up)
…You.
Standing before him
Akube.
Scorpy behind him.
Scorpy: This battle has gone long enough you know.
Jarreck: I see… trying to stop me enh. We'll see. I thank the universe for bringing you to me.
Akube: Enough talk… time to end this.
(he prepares Nova Spear)
Soral (telepathy): Don't do it!! He can reflect it and amplify it. It will destroy everything… even Shugia… maybe half of Lumeria.
Akube (telepathy): Then what should we do…?
Soral: Just let him go.
Akube: Seriously…?
Soral: Aku… do as I say.
Akube: …Alright.
Soral (quietly): He's already here…
(A hidden presence… Dranexx… watching)
Jarreck (smiles faintly): Well… looks like it's time for me to bail.
(turns)
I'll see you again soon Akube… don't you worry.
He disappears.
Scorpy: I won't let you get away—
Akube: Let him go.
Scorpy: Wait… are you serious? This guy is dangerous.
Akube (sigh): Don't worry… he'll be dealt with. Lady Soral says so.
Scorpy: …Alright. If you say so.
Reika (weakly): Thank you… I couldn't believe how powerful Jarreck is… I thought I had him…
Akube: Nah… it's cool. But next time get stronger.
When you see him again… don't lose.
Reika (smiles): Easy for you to say…
(by the way…)
Why did you let him go?
Akube: Don't worry about that.
(inside)
What is Lady Soral planning…?
…Wait.
Is he-
Dranexx…?
Akube: Hmmm… let's head back. You guys are too banged up.
Cap Meji: Thanks… we appreciate it.
Akube: Nah… what are friends for?
Everyone: Hahahahahahahahahaha