Category : Books-Fiction

Sub Category : Adventure

"So thats my opponent eh?"

Says Chao as he walks through his castle with a monitor in his right hand, he walks down a marbled floor with black slate walled hallway towards his Amory and where he will prepare for his battle. He walks down the candle light hallways that sends warm globs of welcoming light, these are a welcome sight in an otherwise cold and gloomy hallway. The lights refect off of Charles jewelry, his sunglasses along with the diamond in his stick pin, rings, pocket watch chain and gold hoop earings. They also reflect off a large titanium door with a large golden "V" upon it.

Charles comes to the door stopping before a keypad, he types in a 15 digit code as an eye level panel slides out from the wall, Charles takes off his rose tinted round sunglasses and places his right eye forward. The retinal scan shoots out a laser that goes from the top of the occuli to its lower depth, there's a whir then click as a green light goes on and with a hydraulic hiss the doors to Charles greatest treasures.

As Charles walks into the climate controlled room, halogen lights turn on across the ceiling, even though Charles lives in a castle this rooms mechanics are straight out of the 20th century. Laying across the walls are glass encased metal containers, within them are the weapons that Charles has both created and taken from his spoils of war from fallen opponents he wonders if another shall be added, or will he actually fall this time.  This is a thought Charles ponders as he walks to the large walk in closet on the north wall, while walking there he fades back to a similar time where he didn't know if he was coming home and one of his greatest battles.

[FLASKBACK TO MODERN DAY SPAIN, VISIGOTH KINGDOM, CHAO CHAMPION BATTLE. STIPULATIONS: BLADED WEAPON COMBAT]

The Coliseum is full of spectators that come from clans far and wide to catch this final battle. Is the challenger good enough to capture the ultimate title of the Visigoths? Does he have what it takes to best the current champion and take his illustrious title of Chao? It shall soon be seen if he has the muster because suddenly trumpets blare to signal the enter of the challenger. 

All eyes turn to the large cast iron gate as two servants dressed in the royal colors crank two spoked wheels on either side of the massive gate in a clockwise direction, they pull thick chains on a pulley system taunt and then slowly the gate rises until its 10' feet into the air fully open. The crowd roars with all the local Visigothian villager's, Summoner's, Warrior's and even the King & Queen joining into it they begin a chant that is soon consumed by the entire stadium.

"All hail Prince Charles! Beat the Chao Champion! Long live the Visigoths!"

They stadium chants this three times before erupting into a thunderous roar that would put a rock concert to shame, they get their first glance at the prince looking to beat his master and claim his title. Charles steps into the sunlight of the open arena raising his left hand in greeting and showing how he's armed for battle.

First off with matching grieves and gauntlets Charles wears a set of gold armor that at all joints is accented with a crimson red, there's blades coming off the grieves acid stained red but the metal still glistens in the light, he's got spiked points on his elbows and kneecaps almost even making his very suit a weapon in its own right. Upon his golden chest plate is the Visigothian Seal done up in black, blue and yellow being their seal since they left the Red Sea over 100 years ago.

His helmet which currently has the visor up isn't rounded like most no it's squared off in points and looks like a three-d rendering of a bird of preys head, where the eyes of the bird would be are two rectangular large emeralds and these help to hear incoming sound from blind spots. All this armor was designed by Charles with him starting it as soon as he entered the Chao School and now it's time for him to win the title with the following weapons.

Crossing his chest held down by a leather throng that goes from his left shoulder to his right hip are three .038 gram throwing daggers that have been dipped in a chemical of his own design, now these aren't lethal but they'll knock someone out for three days and end any battle. Then attached to the throng at the back is a leather and iron holster that goes across both his shoulder blades that holds the other weapon besides the great sword in his right hand. 

This weapon forged of one singe piece of crude iron ore that has been super heated, sculpted and formed war hammer that Charles forged just for this battle. The handle has leather wrapped around the shaft and has been dyed a dark blue for the royal colors with yellow stripes throughout. This weapon shall be used if Charles is disarmed from the great sword that he holds on his right shoulder.

The great sword is a might weapon made for Charles upon first entering the Chao academy, this blade was forged by his mentor Sir Randolph the Brave and was the first sword Charles ever used in mortal combat but that's a story for another day today Charles takes his ultimate test he reaches his position in the arena and the other gate opens with the current Chao champion coming out.

Randolph wearing the legendary Chao champion armor, the helmet looks like a Wolf's howling head with his head in the maw and the ivory teeth forming the visor of the mask. Upon his chest is the seal of the Chao Champion it shows a howling wolf in the left beast quarter of the armor, diagonal to that are crossed swords the mark of an expert blades man otherwise known as Edgemaster, above that is the crest of the Visigoths and diagonal to that is the seal of the kingdom from the Red Sea. 

This armor has been handed down from 49 different descendants, each one beat the current champion and went on to achieve great things. Some went off to discover distant lands to bring both spoils of war from those that were defeated and then there were the gifts plus offerings of the tribes wanting truce. The ones that went the way of the warrior became great champions while achieving great feats, take the current champion Randolph he earned his title by defeating a once unbeatable monster and saving a neighboring clan from utter destruction. Now that his armor has been seen by all bringing "Chao" chants all around the arena has been seen everyone focuses on the champions weapon choice for the battle ahead.

Randolph has chosen to dual wield for the battle ahead and the weapons he chose will be the challengers one gift of many should he win. In both hands the Champion holds dual bladed swords, both are the size, with the total specs of a standard long sword with a slight variation as they are hollow in the middle and are filled with hundreds of tiny silver ball bearings. 

This modification brings two assets to the weapon, first when they're swung the added forward inertia of the bearings increases both the speed and striking force of the blow and second they make it so when other weapons strike the blades they'll have less recoil then the other blade allowing for a faster recovery plus reaction time. 

Randolph takes his stance by sliding his right foot out while to the right as well, he then extends the sword in his right arm outwards bending at the right and taking a sure fire aggressive nature. Bending his knees to get ready he then calls out to Charles across the arena letting him know just what is at stake.


"Charles my disciple this is your chance. You say that you are now the strongest warrior in the Visigoth clan. Well this is your chance to prove it, take my title from me and start your path to greatness. 

You're a prince now prove to the King, the Queen, everyone in the clan, myself that you're ready and most of all to yourself that you're ready to be a King. 
Now come at me with all your might and remember it only ends when one either is rendered unconscious or one of us yield. 

Give it your all and remember to fight like this is what you crave, don't let our last five years of bladed combat go to waste. Use all you've learned to defeat me if you can and become the 50th Chao Champion."

After the Chao champion says this he raises his left hand into the air to salute the crowd, they explode to the decibel of a jet liner the noise is deafening and then both combatants lower their visors getting into position. A horn sounds out signaling the beginning of the duel and as expected Charles makes the first move.

Taking off at a rapid dash he closes the distance between him as well as the one for now called Chao, as he runs he drops his massive weapon from his shoulder while gripping it in both hands, bringing it back the prince steps to the side of Chao and spinning his sword behind his back in a half crescent bringing it to strike at his opponents left lower body. 

While doing this Charles brings up his free hand, he does this not only to get ready to block an incoming attack from, but so that he can strike at the bladed hand on his right side and look for a possible disarm to even up the odds. See Charles knows he's no match for Chao as long as he has two weapons and Charles gets his wish as Chao responds to his opening move.

Just as Charles thought Chao blocks the mid blow on the left, because of the weight of Charles weapon though it counters the ball bearings in the sword pushing him to the right by two feet and putting him in direct way of the blades making him have no action but to raise his blade in his right hand to block the assault. 

Chao gets the other weapon up in time, there's sparks and the weapon clashes with the gauntlet which is just what Charles wanted. As the sword blade gets wedged in between two of the blades Charles rotates his lower arm while pulling it at a downward and to the left getting his desired effect as he sails the weapon get wrenched from Randolph's hand as it sails well out of reach. Then the prince works on the second part of his attack.

First he lowers his right shoulder trying to shove into Chao's midsection pushing him back, while doing this he brings his sword so that the blade lies just inches of the ground with both hands ready on the handle and if the shove is successful he'll bring the sword into a sideways strike at Chao's blind as well as open side.

Chao does indeed get pushed back since he was already off balance from the rapid disarm, he was distracted from it as well and had to give his pupil credit. Although he wasn't out of this fight yet he's still got one weapon and its still early.

Stepping completely sideways so that his bladed hand is in the back off his right side since he switched it, he then sees Charles incoming attack and reacts appropriately. First to be completely missed from the left as he sees that's the side Charles has back he steps a foot to the right and then strikes fast as a cobra to Charles exposed right side the ball bearings roll and increase the force of the blow that even with armor it will bruise severely and might even breaks bones. Chao then thinks to himself while striking.

'Take one of my blades eh Charles well then unless you block this I'll take a couple ribs. Let's see how mobile you are when you can't draw in a complete breath.'

Charles sees the incoming attack and knows that it'll hit but by turning to his left and stepping away from it he hopes to turn it from a direct hit to a glancing blow. There's a humongous clang that echo's throughout the battlefield as sword hits armor, even though his armor has been specially made even it can't take the force of the blow and a dent appears. 

The blow even thought a glancing one still does its damage, while it doesn't break any ribs as first intended it still manages to bruise his side and tomorrow the entire right side of his rib cage is bruised. Charles inhales sharply as the the pain courses through his top two ribs, but the young prince fights through his pain and still goes forward with his attack.

Rotating his right shoulder as well as stepping out to the right the prince begins his swing, as he rotates his shoulders he brings the blade up and over both shoulder with his hands. Lunging at Chao he kicks out with his right lead foot while coming with a downward strikes at the champions head, even though he knows he's suppose to receive the sword as reward for defeat he puts enough speed and downward force on the strike that if not blocked it will crush Randolph's skull. After all his teacher did say to go all out and that's just what he was doing.

Chao gets his weapon up in time to block the blow, although in order to not have his blade forced into his face his right hand is on the hilt  and his left was braced against the blade thank God for the metal gauntlets otherwise he'd not be able to hold the dual bladed weapon. The blow hit with enough force that two significant things happened that causes everyone in the crowd to gasp in surprise.

First when the two pointe of the blades meet there's a huge of metal against metal and then the unthinkable happens that causes even Chao to first pull back then look at Charles in amazement. The Chao blade on thought to be the strongest blade in the Visigoth clan and weapon of generations of champion's has finally been chipped. Chao signals at Charles to stop and when he lowers his weapon the Chao Champion speaks.

"My god son! What power! This sword had been through tens of thousands of battle with no damage, yet today in our battle you hit it with enough force not to barely nick it, but you managed to put a full blown chip into it and as you can tell I'm impressed.

Also it's time to inform you that the battle has ended as I yield to you, not only did you disarm an Edgemaster with just your second move, I have no doubt that if we continued you would eventually had bested me, if you have doubt whatsoever of my word simply look in front of me that blow pushed me almost a foot into the foundation. Also remember this as well, any normal sword would've broken and any other opponent would've been gravely wounded if not killed."

Then after saying this to prince Charles the former Chao walks over to the new Chao, Randolph grabs Charles left hand with his right turning him to face the King & Queen proclaiming to them and the rest of the spectators who are still in silent shock of what they just witnessed. 

The people in the stands, the warriors, the summoners, common folk and even royalty know they've just witnessed something that they'll speak of for generations to come. They all turn to the duo to hear Randolph speak.

"Here ye! Attention Visigoths and joining clans there's an announcement I'd like to make. As you know this warrior next to me enter under my training ten years ago, today his training is complete as I Randolph the Brave current Chao Champion hand my title to the heir to the Visigothian throne Sir Prince Charles Visigoth.

By receiving this title the new Chao is now recognized as both the greatest warrior and summoner of all our clans. He achieved this accomplishment by going through several trials, first at the age of ten he won the tournament that would establish him as my Protege and he beat 50 different opponents in all types of combat only then did I become his mentor.

Then for the next 20 years I put him through training that if it didn't kill him it would make him unstoppable, I took him back to the basics to learn the very concept and idea of what it truly means to be a champion and then the physical aspect started.

This only happened after I both knew he had the proper mind set, but that Randolph knew the prince was going after the Chao title for the right reasons and now that the mind was set it was time to focus on the body. The master had the pupil working out from sun up tossundown for five days in a row and with two days rest. 

The first and third day would focus on upper body, be it lifting heavy sacks of grain next to the castles grain silo for the beginning half of the day and then drills with weighted weapons so that it'll be committed to his memory. 

Then on the second and fourth would be dedicated to his lower body. Randolph would have the newly crowned Chao pull soil tillers not letting him stop till he plowed ten acres, or he would have him push a fully loaded cart up the side of a 100 foot long inclined hill and he make him repeat the action a dozen times.

Then on the fifth day it was purely all about endurance that would start at sunrise and would only stop once at midday for a meal. What would happen is I would decide to invite Charles on a horse back ride through the Visigothic forest except there was a catch, see I was the only one with a horse and price Charles was running along beside me and yes there was a catch. See it Charles wanted his mid day break he had to stat within my eyesight at all time. Let me tell you poor Charles missed several meals in the first couple weeks till he got his wind.

That went on for a year straight with an amazing transformation happening to Charles, since he was always training he was always eating and he swelled up like a bull oxen, but because of his extensive drill plus endurance training his added bulk didn't slow him down. Now that I had him physically where I wanted him it was time to make him combat ready.

To start his training I began in the way of the bladed weapon since he was already an exceptional warrior, we went over countless drills will every weapon you can think of and while I was training my pupil I had him seek out every dual he could find as it was time to start making a name for himself and he did just that. 

First he bested an unbeaten fighter in only his 25 bladed dual all of which he had previously won, then he went and has won the regional bladed tournament that a different clan each year for the last eight year and it earned him the title of Edgemaster. 

Even now eight years after he began the art of bladed combat the only losses his has were to me when he was developing and after he won his third title plus 100th battle I knew he was ready for the final stage of his training, so I handed him over to the high priest for his summoning plus light and dark Arte trainings.

Once again he went into vigorous training leading how to summon anything his mind could think of, he was also taught every occult secret both those of the Heavenly Father and the Dark Lord then once they were done he was sent out to prove himself. Charles traveled to distant lands challenging their top fighters, be if it was by blade, summoning or a combination of both. 

People started calling him by two names depending on how they viewed him, it was either Sir Charles the Kind by those at he helped, or the Visigothic Juggernaut as he was an unstoppable force on the battlefield and in a decade still hasn't been bested in dual or mortal combat. 

That was ten years ago today and it was when I knew he was ready to face me today which you all just witnessed his next but not his last amazing feat. So that's the journey that prince Charles started in his youth and has ended today. His has truly proved that he the greatest warrior in all the land, is now the new owner of the armor, sword and the title of Chao Champion. Ladies and gentleman and your royal highness I give your our 50th Chao Champion with his new title Sir Charles "Chao" Visigoth!"

Randolph raises Charles hand again to the chants of Chao, when it quiet downs the master as the King if he can give the prince the oath and make it official to which the King nods. Randolph instructs the new champion to stand at attention, raise his right hand and repeat the oath. Charles voice sound loud and strong as he repeats the words.

"I Sir Charles of the Visigoths and newly crowned Chao Champion to swear to the following oath. I swear to only use my skill set, powers, abilities and title for the just. I will stand up for the weak and I will not just fight for my clan but allied clan that's hear today. 

I'll fight for you because I am your champion, in your time of need I shall be there and in your darkest time I'll be your light. For it is true I am Price Charles heir to the Visigothic throne but as of today I am Chao."

After Charles says this he extends out his right hand to his mater who puts the chipped weapon into his grasp, then a servant approaches him with the other weapon in their hands, they bow offering the weapon to the new Chao and then retreats back to the wall. Chao brings the two blades together clicking the emerald on the center of the handle, the blade joins into one and the prince takes the mounting belt and sheath to the weapon before bowing then speaking to his master.

"Thank you for these gifts and the title I'll do my very best to live up to the Chao mantel, as far as the Chao sword I think I'm going to retire it after what transpired today and with your permission to use your swords design I'd like to form my own dual bladed and two in one sword."

"Of course Charles or should I say Chao. Your weapon today proved you're a masterful forger and I'll give you the plans with the specs when we return home, but I hope you don't mimic it completely and put your own twist on the the weapon."


"Of course I will sir." 

Then chao turns up to his King & Queen and asks to be excuse so that he may change, they agree to 
his rquest, he then one last time shakes the former Champions hand and with a final bow to everyone exits the Coliseum.

[FADE TO BLACK THEN RELIGHTEN TO PRESENT TIME.]

Charles eyes come back into focus as the memory of his greatest battle to date, while he wasn't quite sure of his oponent he knew he was strong as he could feel the beings power even from here and he does something that he's not done since his early battles. 

Charles begin to get excited, because while he's been in countless battles usually he was so much move advanced then his opponent that he wasn't challenged and usually that meant the battle was over before it even started, or even worse his title and reputation would proceed him taking away all challengers as they're to scared to face him. This one seems different and because of that before he even gets dressed he raises his power level to be quarter of his full strengh. He then takes off every layer of clothing except for his black cotton boxers, socks and short sleeve shirt. Then standing in front of his oak warcobe he gets dressed for combat.

Fist off he puts what looks like a black spandex long sleeve shirt on, what makes it different is it has titanium fibers woven within the fabric making it able to resist up to .50 caliber ballistics and most melee attacks. Although Charles skin is already as tough as several meters of reinforced steel he likes knowing he has added protection just in case.

He then slides into enchanted cargo pants, they're magical because they automatically adjust to the surrounding environment which is perfect for the battle platform ahead and they've also got reinforced carbon fiber platees in the entire leg adding even more protection.

Then he slides into a web backed dual shoulder holster after putting on a akavlar rack vest, while the back is webbedt he front has numerous pockets for any gear he might for this battle, he slips on a belt with a pouch to hold magazines for his handguns on his right side with a holster for a bladed weapon on the left, this gear would also be magically blessed as is the top.

Then Charles while he's still the Visigoth King he ceases to concentrate upon that, while he always quests to find his slumbering Queen and for his clan that thought ceases to exist in his mind. You see to become Chao warrior once more he must lost all connection to his humanity, to start this process he takes off his royal ring plus wedding band placing them in a purple velvet walnut jewelry box he then slips on his black steel toed combat boots before picking up his gloves while walking to the weapons section of the vault. Now gone is Charles as in his place is the greatest warrior in the land and the peoples champion, but also the one who walks in both the light and the shadows as he'll opponent will see if the battle goes on for that long. 

He walks across the room to the bladed section of the wall pulling down two blades, first for his belt he pulls a blade the standard length of a curved dagger, the blades wicked sharp while it gleams in the light and this blades secret is that its a natural purifier. You see Chao saw the cloud that his opponents blade is emitting and has decided to take precautionary measures even though being immortal Chao doesn't need to breath. You see the blade pulls all the abnormalities from all around Chao in a ten foot radius and no matter what kind of toxin it is the gas will be neutralized at a molecular level being turned into nothing but harmless oxygen and to simplify that think advanced photosynthesis where the bad is turned into good. After strapping on the dagger and making sure the ruby at the end of the hilt is glowing to show that the filtration is working happy with that he reaches for the modified 'Poetic Justice' as the blades now built for stealth and not show.

As he pulls the black threaded, with six rust colored runes upon it and red stripes below plus under the runes they begin to glow slightly, each rune is a different element in Visigothic tongue with each on representing a different element. That's what makes the updated version of this weapon so unique, the sheath draws in all the elemental energy into it without releasing a traceable signature of any sorts and it stores the energy to be used in coherence with the blades attack. Depending on how much he absorbs before releasing the attack he could launch a simple fireball with simple slash, stored then combined with say wind could release a devastating fire storm. Feeling the energy within the blades home already he straps it to his back with the top just centered over his left shoulder and then he pulls the weapon itself down.

The dual bladed black hilted with a apple sized black pearl in its direct center, just like the scared blade that Poetic Justice was forged after with a simple push of the gemstone and the single weapon becomes two, also like its predecessor both blades are hollow, but unlike the Chao blade Chao has placed liquid titanium instead of the ball bearings and after achieving the perfect balance of liquid to open space he's perfected it.

The liquid holds the same properties of the ball bearings increasing striking inertia along with overall force of the blow, although that's where the similarities stop as the liquid gives Chao both perfect balance where the hilt meets blade and it flows throughout both blades keeping them in perfect balance and allowing for more precise strikes. That's the first difference in the original Chao blade and Poetic Justice here's the second.

While the original Chao weapon was forged by folding four separate pieces of flattened iron into the two sides of the hollow blade, when the blades were as thin as they could get Charles teacher smelted them together before pouring the ball bearings in and sealing the blades. Then upon a wet stone they were sharpened until they could split a hair and that's length wise, after that they were given to the Arcadian High Priest who cast a spell of durability upon the weapon and then they gave the blade the elemental magic. That's how the legendary Chao blade was formed and here's Poetic Justice tale.

While both weapons are in fact a single dual bladed weapon that can become two, they both have elemental properties and are both hollow to enhance striking abilities that's where the similarities end. Where the Chao blade was made from the continuous folding of metal the first blade that Chao forged came from a single block of ore. Chao searched the distant mountains that would be the current Himalaya Mountains for enough ore, while at the time no one knew what this new silver ore was he knew it was just what he needed for his weapon and while in a cave thousands of miles from home he mined this ore till he had twenty pounds of it.

This ore was like nothing that the King had ever seen, it was the color of silver but was stronger then even the toughest iron of the clan, so in his forge the ore was placed in a bucket and then suspended above the fire. When the flames were so hot that the flames appear blue the ore melts, then its dumped into two molds with hollow centers before the excess is trimmed off and the mold is  placed in ice water to be super cooled and hardened back to almost unbreakable strength in seconds. Then with the point of the blade down, then with the hollow part facing upwards a potion and some of the still molten liquid is poured in before being sealed and connected to the hilt. The potion was a key part in the construction because its that concoction that keeps the liquid ore from becoming solid. Chao grasps the hilts in his right hand and swings the blade in a sweeping horizontal motion before placing it in the sheath upon his back. He then walks to the East wall where his more limited but still all advanced weaponry lies.

First he goes to the section that holds the handguns and glances at his collection. His eyes travel over Glock's, Colt's, Smith & Weston, S&K, Smig and there's even a desert eagle in the mix. After looking for several minutes he decides upon a set of flat black, fully automatic, very sensitive trigger strength .40 cal S&K's putting one under each shoulder he then picks up an extended 12 round clip for each slamming them home and then he grabs 20 standard clips for each pistol and places them in the satchel upon his hip. That being done he goes through his last system check of his long range weapon that's 15 feet to his left.

Stepping up to the case he looks at his different assortment of rifles and long distant weapons before pulling 'Hand of Death.' parts and their case down to get it ready for when he'll want to pull it from a shadow portal. First he puts the base in the foam case, next is the receiver plus barrel and finally he places the stock and muzzle suppressor with the clips of special blessed holy points going in their place before he shuts it. He then sets the closed black case against the west wall along with a backpack that's packed with all types of material for traps and whatnot. 

With everything but putting on his gloves which he does right now, both of them fingerless with a upsidedown cross on the left and a sacred heart on his right both done up in black thread so they won't expose Chao. He then picks up the proper summoning trinkets which just so happen to be a crystal crucifix, a large marble sized blood diamond and a gold whistle on a letter thong. He slips the whistle around his neck and the other items into their proper places plus slipping a deck that is nothing but the royal cards or the Spades into one of the holsters pockets and finally Chao picks up a black skull cap then Piling his long hair on top of his head he puts the cap on. 

Chao then exits the vault, with a scape of metal on stone and a slow his the door relocks. Taking the visual device from which he watched his opponents entrance from his pocket he clicks a large red button to signal his readiness and sets the device on the floor in the castle hallway. A pillar of light shoots skywards and Chao is heard saying.

"This is for you my family."

100 meters away from the first competitor silver lightning strikes and red rose petals begin to fall as the Chao Champion is seen. Chao raises his right hand and points at Amon saying.

"I don't know who you are nor do I care. All I know is you're in my way and have a job to do. You fit the description and if you're Amon son of Ares then you've got a price on your head. It's by the titans and I'm hear to "So thats my opponent eh?"

Says Chao as he walks through his castle with a monitor in his right hand, he walks down a marbled floor with black slate walled hallway towards his Amory and where he will prepare for his battle. He walks down the candle light hallways that sends warm globs of welcoming light, these are a welcome sight in an otherwise cold and gloomy hallway. The lights refect off of Charles jewelry, his sunglasses along with the diamond in his stick pin, rings, pocket watch chain and gold hoop earings. They also reflect off a large titanium door with a large golden "V" upon it.

Charles comes to the door stopping before a keypad, he types in a 15 digit code as an eye level panel slides out from the wall, Charles takes off his rose tinted round sunglasses and places his right eye forward. The retinal scan shoots out a laser that goes from the top of the occuli to its lower depth, there's a whir then click as a green light goes on and with a hydraulic hiss the doors to Charles greatest treasures.

As Charles walks into the climate controlled room, halogen lights turn on across the ceiling, even though Charles lives in a castle this rooms mechanics are straight out of the 20th century. Laying across the walls are glass encased metal containers, within them are the weapons that Charles has both created and taken from his spoils of war from fallen opponents he wonders if another shall be added, or will he actually fall this time.  This is a thought Charles ponders as he walks to the large walk in closet on the north wall, while walking there he fades back to a similar time where he didn't know if he was coming home and one of his greatest battles.

[FLASKBACK TO MODERN DAY SPAIN, VISIGOTH KINGDOM, CHAO CHAMPION BATTLE. STIPULATIONS: BLADED WEAPON COMBAT]

The Coliseum is full of spectators that come from clans far and wide to catch this final battle. Is the challenger good enough to capture the ultimate title of the Visigoths? Does he have what it takes to best the current champion and take his illustrious title of Chao? It shall soon be seen if he has the muster because suddenly trumpets blare to signal the enter of the challenger. 

All eyes turn to the large cast iron gate as two servants dressed in the royal colors crank two spoked wheels on either side of the massive gate in a clockwise direction, they pull thick chains on a pulley system taunt and then slowly the gate rises until its 10' feet into the air fully open. The crowd roars with all the local Visigothian villager's, Summoner's, Warrior's and even the King & Queen joining into it they begin a chant that is soon consumed by the entire stadium.

"All hail Prince Charles! Beat the Chao Champion! Long live the Visigoths!"

They stadium chants this three times before erupting into a thunderous roar that would put a rock concert to shame, they get their first glance at the prince looking to beat his master and claim his title. Charles steps into the sunlight of the open arena raising his left hand in greeting and showing how he's armed for battle.

First off with matching grieves and gauntlets Charles wears a set of gold armor that at all joints is accented with a crimson red, there's blades coming off the grieves acid stained red but the metal still glistens in the light, he's got spiked points on his elbows and kneecaps almost even making his very suit a weapon in its own right. Upon his golden chest plate is the Visigothian Seal done up in black, blue and yellow being their seal since they left the Red Sea over 100 years ago.

His helmet which currently has the visor up isn't rounded like most no it's squared off in points and looks like a three-d rendering of a bird of preys head, where the eyes of the bird would be are two rectangular large emeralds and these help to hear incoming sound from blind spots. All this armor was designed by Charles with him starting it as soon as he entered the Chao School and now it's time for him to win the title with the following weapons.

Crossing his chest held down by a leather throng that goes from his left shoulder to his right hip are three .038 gram throwing daggers that have been dipped in a chemical of his own design, now these aren't lethal but they'll knock someone out for three days and end any battle. Then attached to the throng at the back is a leather and iron holster that goes across both his shoulder blades that holds the other weapon besides the great sword in his right hand. 

This weapon forged of one singe piece of crude iron ore that has been super heated, sculpted and formed war hammer that Charles forged just for this battle. The handle has leather wrapped around the shaft and has been dyed a dark blue for the royal colors with yellow stripes throughout. This weapon shall be used if Charles is disarmed from the great sword that he holds on his right shoulder.

The great sword is a might weapon made for Charles upon first entering the Chao academy, this blade was forged by his mentor Sir Randolph the Brave and was the first sword Charles ever used in mortal combat but that's a story for another day today Charles takes his ultimate test he reaches his position in the arena and the other gate opens with the current Chao champion coming out.

Randolph wearing the legendary Chao champion armor, the helmet looks like a Wolf's howling head with his head in the maw and the ivory teeth forming the visor of the mask. Upon his chest is the seal of the Chao Champion it shows a howling wolf in the left beast quarter of the armor, diagonal to that are crossed swords the mark of an expert blades man otherwise known as Edgemaster, above that is the crest of the Visigoths and diagonal to that is the seal of the kingdom from the Red Sea. 

This armor has been handed down from 49 different descendants, each one beat the current champion and went on to achieve great things. Some went off to discover distant lands to bring both spoils of war from those that were defeated and then there were the gifts plus offerings of the tribes wanting truce. The ones that went the way of the warrior became great champions while achieving great feats, take the current champion Randolph he earned his title by defeating a once unbeatable monster and saving a neighboring clan from utter destruction. Now that his armor has been seen by all bringing "Chao" chants all around the arena has been seen everyone focuses on the champions weapon choice for the battle ahead.

Randolph has chosen to dual wield for the battle ahead and the weapons he chose will be the challengers one gift of many should he win. In both hands the Champion holds dual bladed swords, both are the size, with the total specs of a standard long sword with a slight variation as they are hollow in the middle and are filled with hundreds of tiny silver ball bearings. 

This modification brings two assets to the weapon, first when they're swung the added forward inertia of the bearings increases both the speed and striking force of the blow and second they make it so when other weapons strike the blades they'll have less recoil then the other blade allowing for a faster recovery plus reaction time. 

Randolph takes his stance by sliding his right foot out while to the right as well, he then extends the sword in his right arm outwards bending at the right and taking a sure fire aggressive nature. Bending his knees to get ready he then calls out to Charles across the arena letting him know just what is at stake.


"Charles my disciple this is your chance. You say that you are now the strongest warrior in the Visigoth clan. Well this is your chance to prove it, take my title from me and start your path to greatness. 

You're a prince now prove to the King, the Queen, everyone in the clan, myself that you're ready and most of all to yourself that you're ready to be a King. 
Now come at me with all your might and remember it only ends when one either is rendered unconscious or one of us yield. 

Give it your all and remember to fight like this is what you crave, don't let our last five years of bladed combat go to waste. Use all you've learned to defeat me if you can and become the 50th Chao Champion."

After the Chao champion says this he raises his left hand into the air to salute the crowd, they explode to the decibel of a jet liner the noise is deafening and then both combatants lower their visors getting into position. A horn sounds out signaling the beginning of the duel and as expected Charles makes the first move.

Taking off at a rapid dash he closes the distance between him as well as the one for now called Chao, as he runs he drops his massive weapon from his shoulder while gripping it in both hands, bringing it back the prince steps to the side of Chao and spinning his sword behind his back in a half crescent bringing it to strike at his opponents left lower body. 

While doing this Charles brings up his free hand, he does this not only to get ready to block an incoming attack from, but so that he can strike at the bladed hand on his right side and look for a possible disarm to even up the odds. See Charles knows he's no match for Chao as long as he has two weapons and Charles gets his wish as Chao responds to his opening move.

Just as Charles thought Chao blocks the mid blow on the left, because of the weight of Charles weapon though it counters the ball bearings in the sword pushing him to the right by two feet and putting him in direct way of the blades making him have no action but to raise his blade in his right hand to block the assault. 

Chao gets the other weapon up in time, there's sparks and the weapon clashes with the gauntlet which is just what Charles wanted. As the sword blade gets wedged in between two of the blades Charles rotates his lower arm while pulling it at a downward and to the left getting his desired effect as he sails the weapon get wrenched from Randolph's hand as it sails well out of reach. Then the prince works on the second part of his attack.

First he lowers his right shoulder trying to shove into Chao's midsection pushing him back, while doing this he brings his sword so that the blade lies just inches of the ground with both hands ready on the handle and if the shove is successful he'll bring the sword into a sideways strike at Chao's blind as well as open side.

Chao does indeed get pushed back since he was already off balance from the rapid disarm, he was distracted from it as well and had to give his pupil credit. Although he wasn't out of this fight yet he's still got one weapon and its still early.

Stepping completely sideways so that his bladed hand is in the back off his right side since he switched it, he then sees Charles incoming attack and reacts appropriately. First to be completely missed from the left as he sees that's the side Charles has back he steps a foot to the right and then strikes fast as a cobra to Charles exposed right side the ball bearings roll and increase the force of the blow that even with armor it will bruise severely and might even breaks bones. Chao then thinks to himself while striking.

'Take one of my blades eh Charles well then unless you block this I'll take a couple ribs. Let's see how mobile you are when you can't draw in a complete breath.'

Charles sees the incoming attack and knows that it'll hit but by turning to his left and stepping away from it he hopes to turn it from a direct hit to a glancing blow. There's a humongous clang that echo's throughout the battlefield as sword hits armor, even though his armor has been specially made even it can't take the force of the blow and a dent appears. 

The blow even thought a glancing one still does its damage, while it doesn't break any ribs as first intended it still manages to bruise his side and tomorrow the entire right side of his rib cage is bruised. Charles inhales sharply as the the pain courses through his top two ribs, but the young prince fights through his pain and still goes forward with his attack.

Rotating his right shoulder as well as stepping out to the right the prince begins his swing, as he rotates his shoulders he brings the blade up and over both shoulder with his hands. Lunging at Chao he kicks out with his right lead foot while coming with a downward strikes at the champions head, even though he knows he's suppose to receive the sword as reward for defeat he puts enough speed and downward force on the strike that if not blocked it will crush Randolph's skull. After all his teacher did say to go all out and that's just what he was doing.

Chao gets his weapon up in time to block the blow, although in order to not have his blade forced into his face his right hand is on the hilt  and his left was braced against the blade thank God for the metal gauntlets otherwise he'd not be able to hold the dual bladed weapon. The blow hit with enough force that two significant things happened that causes everyone in the crowd to gasp in surprise.

First when the two pointe of the blades meet there's a huge of metal against metal and then the unthinkable happens that causes even Chao to first pull back then look at Charles in amazement. The Chao blade on thought to be the strongest blade in the Visigoth clan and weapon of generations of champion's has finally been chipped. Chao signals at Charles to stop and when he lowers his weapon the Chao Champion speaks.

"My god son! What power! This sword had been through tens of thousands of battle with no damage, yet today in our battle you hit it with enough force not to barely nick it, but you managed to put a full blown chip into it and as you can tell I'm impressed.

Also it's time to inform you that the battle has ended as I yield to you, not only did you disarm an Edgemaster with just your second move, I have no doubt that if we continued you would eventually had bested me, if you have doubt whatsoever of my word simply look in front of me that blow pushed me almost a foot into the foundation. Also remember this as well, any normal sword would've broken and any other opponent would've been gravely wounded if not killed."

Then after saying this to prince Charles the former Chao walks over to the new Chao, Randolph grabs Charles left hand with his right turning him to face the King & Queen proclaiming to them and the rest of the spectators who are still in silent shock of what they just witnessed. 

The people in the stands, the warriors, the summoners, common folk and even royalty know they've just witnessed something that they'll speak of for generations to come. They all turn to the duo to hear Randolph speak.

"Here ye! Attention Visigoths and joining clans there's an announcement I'd like to make. As you know this warrior next to me enter under my training ten years ago, today his training is complete as I Randolph the Brave current Chao Champion hand my title to the heir to the Visigothian throne Sir Prince Charles Visigoth.

By receiving this title the new Chao is now recognized as both the greatest warrior and summoner of all our clans. He achieved this accomplishment by going through several trials, first at the age of ten he won the tournament that would establish him as my Protege and he beat 50 different opponents in all types of combat only then did I become his mentor.

Then for the next 20 years I put him through training that if it didn't kill him it would make him unstoppable, I took him back to the basics to learn the very concept and idea of what it truly means to be a champion and then the physical aspect started.

This only happened after I both knew he had the proper mind set, but that Randolph knew the prince was going after the Chao title for the right reasons and now that the mind was set it was time to focus on the body. The master had the pupil working out from sun up tossundown for five days in a row and with two days rest. 

The first and third day would focus on upper body, be it lifting heavy sacks of grain next to the castles grain silo for the beginning half of the day and then drills with weighted weapons so that it'll be committed to his memory. 

Then on the second and fourth would be dedicated to his lower body. Randolph would have the newly crowned Chao pull soil tillers not letting him stop till he plowed ten acres, or he would have him push a fully loaded cart up the side of a 100 foot long inclined hill and he make him repeat the action a dozen times.

Then on the fifth day it was purely all about endurance that would start at sunrise and would only stop once at midday for a meal. What would happen is I would decide to invite Charles on a horse back ride through the Visigothic forest except there was a catch, see I was the only one with a horse and price Charles was running along beside me and yes there was a catch. See it Charles wanted his mid day break he had to stat within my eyesight at all time. Let me tell you poor Charles missed several meals in the first couple weeks till he got his wind.

That went on for a year straight with an amazing transformation happening to Charles, since he was always training he was always eating and he swelled up like a bull oxen, but because of his extensive drill plus endurance training his added bulk didn't slow him down. Now that I had him physically where I wanted him it was time to make him combat ready.

To start his training I began in the way of the bladed weapon since he was already an exceptional warrior, we went over countless drills will every weapon you can think of and while I was training my pupil I had him seek out every dual he could find as it was time to start making a name for himself and he did just that. 

First he bested an unbeaten fighter in only his 25 bladed dual all of which he had previously won, then he went and has won the regional bladed tournament that a different clan each year for the last eight year and it earned him the title of Edgemaster. 

Even now eight years after he began the art of bladed combat the only losses his has were to me when he was developing and after he won his third title plus 100th battle I knew he was ready for the final stage of his training, so I handed him over to the high priest for his summoning plus light and dark Arte trainings.

Once again he went into vigorous training leading how to summon anything his mind could think of, he was also taught every occult secret both those of the Heavenly Father and the Dark Lord then once they were done he was sent out to prove himself. Charles traveled to distant lands challenging their top fighters, be if it was by blade, summoning or a combination of both. 

People started calling him by two names depending on how they viewed him, it was either Sir Charles the Kind by those at he helped, or the Visigothic Juggernaut as he was an unstoppable force on the battlefield and in a decade still hasn't been bested in dual or mortal combat. 

That was ten years ago today and it was when I knew he was ready to face me today which you all just witnessed his next but not his last amazing feat. So that's the journey that prince Charles started in his youth and has ended today. His has truly proved that he the greatest warrior in all the land, is now the new owner of the armor, sword and the title of Chao Champion. Ladies and gentleman and your royal highness I give your our 50th Chao Champion with his new title Sir Charles "Chao" Visigoth!"

Randolph raises Charles hand again to the chants of Chao, when it quiet downs the master as the King if he can give the prince the oath and make it official to which the King nods. Randolph instructs the new champion to stand at attention, raise his right hand and repeat the oath. Charles voice sound loud and strong as he repeats the words.

"I Sir Charles of the Visigoths and newly crowned Chao Champion to swear to the following oath. I swear to only use my skill set, powers, abilities and title for the just. I will stand up for the weak and I will not just fight for my clan but allied clan that's hear today. 

I'll fight for you because I am your champion, in your time of need I shall be there and in your darkest time I'll be your light. For it is true I am Price Charles heir to the Visigothic throne but as of today I am Chao."

After Charles says this he extends out his right hand to his mater who puts the chipped weapon into his grasp, then a servant approaches him with the other weapon in their hands, they bow offering the weapon to the new Chao and then retreats back to the wall. Chao brings the two blades together clicking the emerald on the center of the handle, the blade joins into one and the prince takes the mounting belt and sheath to the weapon before bowing then speaking to his master.

"Thank you for these gifts and the title I'll do my very best to live up to the Chao mantel, as far as the Chao sword I think I'm going to retire it after what transpired today and with your permission to use your swords design I'd like to form my own dual bladed and two in one sword."

"Of course Charles or should I say Chao. Your weapon today proved you're a masterful forger and I'll give you the plans with the specs when we return home, but I hope you don't mimic it completely and put your own twist on the the weapon."


"Of course I will sir." 

Then chao turns up to his King & Queen and asks to be excuse so that he may change, they agree to 
his rquest, he then one last time shakes the former Champions hand and with a final bow to everyone exits the Coliseum.

[FADE TO BLACK THEN RELIGHTEN TO PRESENT TIME.]

Charles eyes come back into focus as the memory of his greatest battle to date, while he wasn't quite sure of his oponent he knew he was strong as he could feel the beings power even from here and he does something that he's not done since his early battles. 

Charles begin to get excited, because while he's been in countless battles usually he was so much move advanced then his opponent that he wasn't challenged and usually that meant the battle was over before it even started, or even worse his title and reputation would proceed him taking away all challengers as they're to scared to face him. This one seems different and because of that before he even gets dressed he raises his power level to be quarter of his full strengh. He then takes off every layer of clothing except for his black cotton boxers, socks and short sleeve shirt. Then standing in front of his oak warcobe he gets dressed for combat.

Fist off he puts what looks like a black spandex long sleeve shirt on, what makes it different is it has titanium fibers woven within the fabric making it able to resist up to .50 caliber ballistics and most melee attacks. Although Charles skin is already as tough as several meters of reinforced steel he likes knowing he has added protection just in case.

He then slides into enchanted cargo pants, they're magical because they automatically adjust to the surrounding environment which is perfect for the battle platform ahead and they've also got reinforced carbon fiber platees in the entire leg adding even more protection.

Then he slides into a web backed dual shoulder holster after putting on a akavlar rack vest, while the back is webbedt he front has numerous pockets for any gear he might for this battle, he slips on a belt with a pouch to hold magazines for his handguns on his right side with a holster for a bladed weapon on the left, this gear would also be magically blessed as is the top.

Then Charles while he's still the Visigoth King he ceases to concentrate upon that, while he always quests to find his slumbering Queen and for his clan that thought ceases to exist in his mind. You see to become Chao warrior once more he must lost all connection to his humanity, to start this process he takes off his royal ring plus wedding band placing them in a purple velvet walnut jewelry box he then slips on his black steel toed combat boots before picking up his gloves while walking to the weapons section of the vault. Now gone is Charles as in his place is the greatest warrior in the land and the peoples champion, but also the one who walks in both the light and the shadows as he'll opponent will see if the battle goes on for that long. 

He walks across the room to the bladed section of the wall pulling down two blades, first for his belt he pulls a blade the standard length of a curved dagger, the blades wicked sharp while it gleams in the light and this blades secret is that its a natural purifier. You see Chao saw the cloud that his opponents blade is emitting and has decided to take precautionary measures even though being immortal Chao doesn't need to breath. You see the blade pulls all the abnormalities from all around Chao in a ten foot radius and no matter what kind of toxin it is the gas will be neutralized at a molecular level being turned into nothing but harmless oxygen and to simplify that think advanced photosynthesis where the bad is turned into good. After strapping on the dagger and making sure the ruby at the end of the hilt is glowing to show that the filtration is working happy with that he reaches for the modified 'Poetic Justice' as the blades now built for stealth and not show.

As he pulls the black threaded, with six rust colored runes upon it and red stripes below plus under the runes they begin to glow slightly, each rune is a different element in Visigothic tongue with each on representing a different element. That's what makes the updated version of this weapon so unique, the sheath draws in all the elemental energy into it without releasing a traceable signature of any sorts and it stores the energy to be used in coherence with the blades attack. Depending on how much he absorbs before releasing the attack he could launch a simple fireball with simple slash, stored then combined with say wind could release a devastating fire storm. Feeling the energy within the blades home already he straps it to his back with the top just centered over his left shoulder and then he pulls the weapon itself down.

The dual bladed black hilted with a apple sized black pearl in its direct center, just like the scared blade that Poetic Justice was forged after with a simple push of the gemstone and the single weapon becomes two, also like its predecessor both blades are hollow, but unlike the Chao blade Chao has placed liquid titanium instead of the ball bearings and after achieving the perfect balance of liquid to open space he's perfected it.

The liquid holds the same properties of the ball bearings increasing striking inertia along with overall force of the blow, although that's where the similarities stop as the liquid gives Chao both perfect balance where the hilt meets blade and it flows throughout both blades keeping them in perfect balance and allowing for more precise strikes. That's the first difference in the original Chao blade and Poetic Justice here's the second.

While the original Chao weapon was forged by folding four separate pieces of flattened iron into the two sides of the hollow blade, when the blades were as thin as they could get Charles teacher smelted them together before pouring the ball bearings in and sealing the blades. Then upon a wet stone they were sharpened until they could split a hair and that's length wise, after that they were given to the Arcadian High Priest who cast a spell of durability upon the weapon and then they gave the blade the elemental magic. That's how the legendary Chao blade was formed and here's Poetic Justice tale.

While both weapons are in fact a single dual bladed weapon that can become two, they both have elemental properties and are both hollow to enhance striking abilities that's where the similarities end. Where the Chao blade was made from the continuous folding of metal the first blade that Chao forged came from a single block of ore. Chao searched the distant mountains that would be the current Himalaya Mountains for enough ore, while at the time no one knew what this new silver ore was he knew it was just what he needed for his weapon and while in a cave thousands of miles from home he mined this ore till he had twenty pounds of it.

This ore was like nothing that the King had ever seen, it was the color of silver but was stronger then even the toughest iron of the clan, so in his forge the ore was placed in a bucket and then suspended above the fire. When the flames were so hot that the flames appear blue the ore melts, then its dumped into two molds with hollow centers before the excess is trimmed off and the mold is  placed in ice water to be super cooled and hardened back to almost unbreakable strength in seconds. Then with the point of the blade down, then with the hollow part facing upwards a potion and some of the still molten liquid is poured in before being sealed and connected to the hilt. The potion was a key part in the construction because its that concoction that keeps the liquid ore from becoming solid. Chao grasps the hilts in his right hand and swings the blade in a sweeping horizontal motion before placing it in the sheath upon his back. He then walks to the East wall where his more limited but still all advanced weaponry lies.

First he goes to the section that holds the handguns and glances at his collection. His eyes travel over Glock's, Colt's, Smith & Weston, S&K, Smig and there's even a desert eagle in the mix. After looking for several minutes he decides upon a set of flat black, fully automatic, very sensitive trigger strength .40 cal S&K's putting one under each shoulder he then picks up an extended 12 round clip for each slamming them home and then he grabs 20 standard clips for each pistol and places them in the satchel upon his hip. That being done he goes through his last system check of his long range weapon that's 15 feet to his left.

Stepping up to the case he looks at his different assortment of rifles and long distant weapons before pulling 'Hand of Death.' parts and their case down to get it ready for when he'll want to pull it from a shadow portal. First he puts the base in the foam case, next is the receiver plus barrel and finally he places the stock and muzzle suppressor with the clips of special blessed holy points going in their place before he shuts it. He then sets the closed black case against the west wall along with a backpack that's packed with all types of material for traps and whatnot. 

With everything but putting on his gloves which he does right now, both of them fingerless with a upsidedown cross on the left and a sacred heart on his right both done up in black thread so they won't expose Chao. He then picks up the proper summoning trinkets which just so happen to be a crystal crucifix, a large marble sized blood diamond and a gold whistle on a letter thong. He slips the whistle around his neck and the other items into their proper places plus slipping a deck that is nothing but the royal cards or the Spades into one of the holsters pockets and finally Chao picks up a black skull cap then Piling his long hair on top of his head he puts the cap on. 

Chao then exits the vault, with a scape of metal on stone and a slow his the door relocks. Taking the visual device from which he watched his opponents entrance from his pocket he clicks a large red button to signal his readiness and sets the device on the floor in the castle hallway. A pillar of light shoots skywards and Chao is heard saying.

"This is for you my family."

100 meters away from the first competitor silver lightning strikes and red rose petals begin to fall as the Chao Champion is seen. Chao raises his right hand and points at Amon saying.

"I don't know who you are nor do I care. All I know is you're in my way and have a job to do. You fit t