The Haunted

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*the legend of Korra in a box theme plays*

Tori: Here, this is the most spiritually connected land I have ever seen in all of my life. The stillness, the warm breeze, nature… It is defined by peace itself.
Kobura: *steps forward, looking around more in surprise* How have I never seen this place before…?
Tori: I wished to save it for the right time. *suddenly jumps forward far, landing on a single rock in the middle of the water so gently it doesn't make any waves in it* What better time than now, I wonder?
Kobura: Let's hope it's not wasted on me. *does the same across from Tori, though makes a lot of waves around him even while sitting down* Hm…?
Tori: This was my first test. Tell me, what energy flows throughout every living being?
Kobura: That's ki. It's a tangible energy within everything, and holds the most strength in a being's core. The more ki used, the more control is needed.
Tori: Correct. However, look around you… The very water trembles from your presence. Why?
Kobura: *looks at the water waving around him, making him unnerved* I… I'm not sure…
Tori: It is for a simple reason. Ki itself is more than simply a manifestation of life energy. It is split into three types as well: Genki, Yuki, and Shoki. Vigor, Courage, and Right-Mindedness. *makes three small ki balls in his hand, one blue and bright, one red and sparking, and one yellow with sparkles* To understand what manifests within your own body, you must understand what condemns your mind and soul. What prevents your definition of these three pieces of oneself.
Kobura: *hesitates while listening to Tori, then looks down at his reflection in the water, distorted and wavy* … *begins to see himself like the Freezer in his nightmare, dark and menacing* G-gh…
Tori: The water presents you with an issue. A reflection of yourself, skewed and forgone. Why do you believe this is the case?
Kobura: I-It's because… because I… *closes his eyes, looking away from his horrible reflection*
Tori: Why reject what you perceive to be the truth?
Kobura: I don't… I don't want it to be the truth.
Tori: It does not have to be. Confront this lie, and face it head on.
Kobura: *grits his teeth, trying to focus* … *slowly starts opens his eyes, staring into his distorted reflection* You… You aren't real. You're just… *just as his eyes open fully, he's shocked to see where he is* This… T-This is… *looks over to the side to see a very young version of himself, clad in a makeshift military uniform with a cape and all* This was the first planet I ended up on after…—
Young Kobura: *standing triumphantly on a rock, trying to hide his tears as much as possible* *Konosuba give blessings to us on the road theme plays*

A-Attention, citizens of this planet! My name is Prince Kobura! I am here to c-claim this land as the New Planet Freezer!
Villager 1: *standing there menacingly, followed up by a crowd of dangerous looking men* Why should we give a shit, eh?! Who're you to barge in on our turf?! You lookin' to be selled in bits for the market?!
Young Kobura: *continues going on in his proud speech, his tail shaking in fear while the rest of his body tries to stay strong*
Kobura: N-nonono… You know you can't do anything here. Why are you still talking, you dumbass?!
Young Kobura: *keeps on rambling as the villagers approach him, making him begin to sweat*
Kobura: Y-you're weak…! You can't do anything here! Run dammit!! Run while you still can!!
Young Kobura: *keeps going on and on… before suddenly getting hit on the head by a pot, making him fall back off the rock and land on his head* *dragon ball super dystopian future theme plays*

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