Shadows of Atlas

1-Enter! Boy of Mysterious Wonder

"Ernie, give me a field update!," a man exclaimed through a headset. "Things are not looking good... most of our forces have been wiped out and the enemy captain is too strong for any of us to handle," Ernie responded. "Whatever you do, do not engage the captain. We need you safe and sound, as our battle expert," the man ordered. "Andrew, it's too late. He found me," Ernie trailed off as he saw a man with long silver hair approach him.

"So, you thought you could escape me?," said the captain while he threw a dagger. "Crap," Ernie said as he dodged said dagger. "I am the great Captain Asriel, no one can escape me," Asriel said as he stroked his hair. "You StriveCo. scum make people believe that you are here to make their lives better, but we know the truth. You just want world domination!," Ernie yelled at him. "Hmm too bad you won't live to find out if your statement is true! Silver Slicer!," Asriel yelled as he shot a blade of silver headed towards Ernie until it was knocked out of the way by a water bullet.

"Wha- who's there?," Asriel asked in an enraged tone. "Ladies and gentlemen, our story has reached a thrilling climax! Today's antagonist almost succeeded killing our victim if it were not by the brave actions of our hero!," a mysterious voice boomed. Suddenly, a boy appeared in front of Ernie. He had jet black hair, wore a dark blue hoodie with white pants and had sapphire blue eyes. "Who are you?," Ernie asked. "Don't worry, I'm an ally and his worst nightmare," the boy responded. "A mere child can't even compare to the power of the mighty Asriel," Asriel revealed his identity as he shot multiple silver bullets, but the boy deflected them all with a skillful display of water attacks. Asriel continued to shoot more bullets yet the mysterious boy dodged them all whilst showing off his acrobatic moves. 'Whoa, this kid's got some serious skills... and quite the ego,' Ernie thought to himself as he watched the boy's battle.

  "I must say kid, you certainly got skill. Why not join us and help us destroy the Corans? The pay is good and you'll rise through the ranks with your skills!," Asriel tried to convince the boy. "Why would I join a gang of scumbags like you? All you ever do is take away the smiles of the people of Atlas," he replied to Asriel as he proceeded to charge up power. "Too bad kid, now I will have to kill you. Not that I care, I was trying to do you a favor," Asriel was saying, when he notices that the boy is surrounded by water. "As our villain loses himself in his constant self admiration, the valiant hero has already prepared the finale! Welcome all to my world of wonder! Let the waves sweep you away to the ocean of despair, Titanic Revolution!," the boy chanted as torrents of water streamed without warning and crushed Asriel under the extreme pressure. "You have been a great audience!," the boy exclaimed as he bowed down to an imaginary audience. "Also, never call me a kid. Tell your friends," he told the soldiers as they retreated like dogs with their tails between their legs.

"Need help?," he asked as he helped Ernie get on his feet. Ernie immediately killed off all the remaining fleeing soldiers with a powerful lightning attack. "Now, what's your name?," Ernie asked. "It's Eto and I'm looking to join the Corans," Eto said. "You're a kid," Ernie said. "Hey! I'm actually 17 years old!," Eto exclaimed and shocked Ernie. "Your abilities are certainly impressive... Fine, I guess I could take you to the hideout," Ernie said in defeat.