When Titans Clash

It had been a long and tiring seven years. But, now Derrick was able to return to the field. It was so much calmer and more peaceful then he remembered. The sky was a vibrant blue with a few clouds floating about. There where trees scattered around. They had more leaves then he remembered. As well as, more bushes around them. The insects weren’t too much and the birds sung beautifully. Derrick walked along a dirt path feeling rejuvenated.

Derrick Pack-master was not an ordinary man; he’s a powerful and experienced holy warrior. Who has been bless with abundantly with strength. Jesus Christ, God, has walked with him his whole life. Refining this strength and expanding upon it. This expansion allowed Derrick to achieve impossible feats. The very laws of physics have been put under his control. So long as he remains void of fear his strength will be unmatched.

He is one of seven warriors who’s been given impossible power. Each warrior was given an ability that had no limits to its potential. Each of them require a unique mental connection to maintain their power. With this connection None of them could be best by anyone using similar abilities. However, the only way could maximize their gifts and avoid their weaknesses was to walk with God. Just how Derrick has been for the past seven years.

He walked a slow pace reminiscing over the training he's completed. “I’m finally finished with my training. I’ve seen so many worlds. Species I didn’t know exist. After being in so many unfamiliar places for so long my old sanctuary doesn’t feel the same.”

Derrick walked a slow pace each foot made a quiet thump as he walked. Despite his light steps he left deep shoe prints in the ground. He looked all around him enjoying the field. He then looked at his feet watching how different he walked. Then he looked up to see a figure in the distance. It walked an erratic path but was coming straight for him. Derrick quickened his pace to see who or what was walking towards him. It was Egon another of the seven warriors Derrick is apart of.

Egon Electide could be mistaken as a sorcerer for his abilities. His mind, body and spirit could manipulate fundamental energy. He stopped about thirty yards from Derrick. He stood slightly hunched forward swaying with a blank stare. He looked thin and pale as if he hadn’t received proper rest in days.

Derrick looked on with concern as he called out. “Egon! I’m surprised to find you here. How are you? is everything alright?” he wanted to approach is brother in arms. However, he had an inclination that stopped him. Egon was smiling But, his eyes didn’t match.

The two stood in silence for a moment before Egon respond. “Derrick my brother in arms. I’ve some this way to see how you are from your training.” His body moved in multiple directions as he spoke. “You look well, more capable. I’m curious.” The air around them began to shift around them as Egon straitened his back. Then he started giggling softly to himself as he looked through Derrick. Tears were streaming down his face as he did so.

“About what Egon?”

Suddenly within a flash Egon had closed the distance. His foot shot into Derrick’s torso. He had a look of rage on his face as he did so. The impact release a wave of energy that burned away the plant life. Everything with in a mile radius had been burned. Derrick shoved Egon back trying to gain distance. However Egon was back on him unleashing numerous strikes. Derrick had choice but to strike back sending his close friend flying. Egon tumbled to the ground twice as far as before, laughing.

He stood up then answered Derrick previous question. “I’m curious if weather or not I could kill you!” He shouted before bursting into tears almost on his knees.

Derrick was mortified by Egon’s answer. “Why Are you like this Egon? Why do you desire this?” He thought. “Egon has always been a man of high esteem. What was happened to him?”

Before Derrick could try reasoning Egon prepared an attack. He summoned pure energy into his palm before throwing them like javelins. They struck like lighting and flashed as bright as the sun. Derrick endured the strikes and tried once more to reason.

“Egon!” He called out

But Egon was beyond reason as he unleashed multiple javelins into Derrick. After twelve strikes Derrick stomped into the ground. This caused the path between them to glow red. The earth quaked as the ground began moving. The path turned in a way that it brought Egon to Derrick. He grabbed Egon however once he did his arms burned. Egon laughed in his faced as his body unleashed a blast of energy. It was like a bomb that could level a two story house. But, Derrick was only pushed back slightly. Though he gave Egon a cold stare.

He respond by striking Egon with his fist. It glowed a crimson red as he did so. Derrick was forced to put all his might into the punch, as fear for Egon’s life began to weigh on him.

The strike was enough force to send Egon flying. However, instead his body floated into the air and spun. Then his body came to a sudden stop before it crashed down like thunder. Egon’s feet slammed into Derrick’s shoulders. Sending him four feet into the ground.

“When did he learn that?” Derrick thought to himself as he laid under the ground. “I’ve never seen him do that, but I recognize the technique.”

The very tectonic plate they stood on shattered. This cause the world to shake as Egon’s attack used the planet’s magnetic poles. Derrick could feel the shift and the chaos that followed.

The country they were in was now in hysteria. The field they stood in was unrecognizable. The ground was torn up all over with fire everywhere. The sky was now Grey with clouds swirling over the two combatants. The storm covered half of the planet they stood on.

Egon looked into the crater Derrick was under with a look of contentment. His body glowed like blue fire. Before he could unleash another attack Derrick sprung out from the ground. He grabbed Egon by the throat with one hand. His body was now crimson red. Furry was in Derricks eyes, however they were quickly filled with guilt.

Derrick looked Egon in the eyes and said. “Forgive me.” Before he raised his other hand to Egon’s left ear. Egon looked up with a smile; before Derrick snapped his fingers. The snap sound as if a bomb went off unleashing a sound wave. The blast could be heard by dozens of cities miles away from them.

Derrick dropped Egon who writhed in pain. Both ears were deaf and his left ear bled. A loud ringing sound made thinking impossible. Egon walked around in a circle while Derrick watched remorsefully. After a moment the air shift. A buzzing sound started echoing round them. Derrick was confused but Egon began to laugh. Then all sound was distorted and every looked fuzzy. All at once it stopped with Egon still laughing. His ears where now back to normal. Then his body began to change.

He stood upright has his skin and hair turned blue. A yellow ring formed around his head. His hair stood up chaotically before it unleash green fire into the ring.

He looked on at Derrick fearfully before pausing to say. “I have a few tricks of my own.”

Then Egon snapped his fingers. Afterwards what looked like hundreds of his afterimage appeared. They formed around his hand almost making a ball. Then suddenly they all came back together. Landing in front of Derrick Egon struck sending him flying back a couple yards. Then Egon’s body unleashed a blast of energy upwards. It looked like green lighting and stopped twenty feet in the air. It was like a tendril still connected to Egon’s ring. He raised up his hand and whipped them down. The Tendril followed crashing onto Derrick like a whip. Derrick screamed in agony as Egon unleashed another strike.

Before it could land Derricks arms where up. They were able to endured the strike. Because they had a stone like Armor on. It looked as if obsidian had freshly hardened onto his arms. Derrick was able to summon this material to his aid. He held out his hand as the material filled in the gaps between each finger. Before Egon could strike again Derrick swiped his arm. This cause a gust of wind that took Egon off his feet. Derrick ran forward trying to close the distance. However, Egon managed to get back onto his feet. He then unleash a blast of energy from his ring. This forced Derrick to cover himself with his material. However it wasn’t impervious to the attack. The beam was slowly stripping it away and Derrick could feel the heat.

“I Can’t allow this to go on any further.” Derrick thought before charging forward. The Beam almost made it to Derrick’s flesh. But he was able to strike Egon ending the blast. Then he grabbed him with both arms.

“DO YOU NOT REALIZE THE CONSEQUENCES FOR THIS!?!” He shouted. Egon Laughed in his face as he unleash another blast. This time it came from his body and made shot up like a beacon. The attack seared Derrick flesh but he endured thanks to his anger. He held on tightly has he began speaking an unknown language. After moment of them struggling they were transported.

They suddenly appear on the nearest moon where they separated. Egon looked around to understand where they are. Only to see their home world filling the sky. They where in the middle of a massive mountain valley that spans for miles. After a moment he realized they were on the nearest moon. Tears streAmd down his face before he broke out into hysterical laughter. Then he turned to Derrick with rage. “HAVE YOU REALLY BEEN TRAINING FOR SO LONG FORGOTTEN I’VE LEARNED HOW...”

Derrick Then struck Egon without a response interrupting him. This send Egon flying back a mile into a cliff face. Derrick was now furious and fear had no hold of him. He held one fist aimed at Egon. Then he made a second fist next to his head. Once he did so a red glow covered the mountain Egon was in. He then stretched his arm the opposite direction. This ripped the mountain from the ground sliding it to him. Egon cackled like a crazy man as he approached his opponent. His face collided into Derrick’s fist shattering the mountain he was in. This caused Derrick to fear for Egon’s safety once more. However he knew that he couldn’t stop.

Debris went flying everywhere before it came to a stop midair. Derrick manipulated the moon’s gravity to keep them suspended, as well as, Egon. Who’s face would not stop displaying random emotions. Derrick then summoned Material all over his body like armor. He looked like a crimson knight.

Determined to break Egon’s spirit for battle he commented. “Now I no longer have to hold back.” As he unleashed a barrage of punches. With each one a piece of debris flew into Egon. Before the Debris could crush Egon Derrick struck threw it.

Thinking to himself “Forgive me Egon your body is going to be broken all over. I’ll strike threw each stone before they crush you.” His strike were powerful. But each one grew weaker after the last. As Derrick witness Egon’s injuries he could only fear or his opponents life.

Worst yet Egon’s spirit wasn’t crush but had ignited. After so many strikes Egon unleashed another blast from his body. This annihilated the debris all around but not the ground. Egon was able to free himself surprising Derrick. He then threw another javelin striking Derrick’s torso. This time Derrick was stun as energy coursed threw his body. Egon walked calmly to Derrick With a look of dread on his face it turned to joy.

“To honor you taking me seriously I’ll do the same.” He said before unleashing a beam of energy from his mouth into Derrick’s chest. Derrick was able to endure this but began to move back, so Egon aimed the blast under Derrick’s feet. Derrick fell into the beam and then was shoved threw the ground.

Egon raised up his head to create a five mile long canon. He had directed a small amount of his attack towards the plant. The gravity of the moon and planet combined curved the blast. This cause for only a small island to be destroyed. He walked up to the edge of the cannon. He peered down trying to maintain a straight face.

He then started speaking to himself. “So Simon is this a good enough improvement?” Egon burst into a cackling laugh as he tapped the ground. Once he did the cannon walls glowed a bright blue. He then reflected yellow light off the walls causing an eruption of green fire. The energy blast turned the canon into a furnace. It shined so bright it could be seen from the planet. All the while the moon was shaking. As the Cannon burned so did Egon’s mind. He cried then yelled in anger which turned to fear as he fell to the ground. He laughed before sobbing again and standing up as he did so.

After a moment a pulse ceased the Furnace blast. It came from the cannon and where Derrick was now rising out of. His body looked like fire obsidian. His skin was dark and glassy. His eyes shown a crimson red the same shade as the center of his body. Derrick’s body had changed taking on a state more suited for combat. The durability, maneuverability and dexterity of his cells had increased, as many times as, there are cells in his body. This meant his strength and capabilities were now tens of trillions of times better.

Egon stepped back in fear; finding it much easier to center his emotions. “Dammit all!” He thought. “I thought I could kill him before he would do this. Or at least he would be to guilty for it. Perhaps I could steel his energy.” Egon then used his powers to blast forward like lighting. His leg struck into Derricks torso as he floated in the air. The attack did nothing so, Egon grabbed onto Derrick. Attempting to steal the energy from his body. Egon could feel the flow of energy in Derricks body. However, he could not draw it out which caused him to yell fearfully and furiously.

“It’s over Egon please don’t me make do this.” Derrick plead. But, Egon looked him in the eye before vomiting another beam out. This one was stronger then the last. But, it did nothing as Derrick used his mind to send Egon to the ground. Egon prepared another attack in his arms. Before, he could unleash it Derrick struck him. Egon hit the ground hard breaking bones. Derrick looked over him with sorrow. He lade there whispering softly to himself before his body started to changed again.

First Egon’s eyes lost their color. Then his body began to melt and steam. His flesh became a liquid before it turned into a gas. Afterwards his skeleton did the same. The gas came together to form a silhouette of Egon’s body. Egon was now made of pure energy and was unleashing waves of it all around him. Derrick had to focus half of his mental strength to contain them. Otherwise the solar system they were in would’ve been annihilated.

The two titans remained in the air staring each other down. The moon shook because of their presence. There were winds all around them forming from their mental battle. Derrick manipulated physics in order to contain Egon’s assault. However, he couldn’t do much otherwise he’d destroy the solar system himself. Fear began to fill his heart as he doubt his ability to stop Egon. However Derrick had faith in God to see him through to the end.

After about ten minutes of this struggle Egon unleashed a physical attack. He formed pure energy into large sharp crystal like shards. He unleashed hundreds from all around flying to Derrick. Derrick respond with two actions. First he closed his left fist which cause a large red bubble to surround the moon. He then snapped his right fingers causing a massive shock wave. The blast shattered the shards and the moon’s surface was turned to desserts.

Egon was fine and screamed as he formed the dust, from the shards, into orbs. The orbs surround Derrick as they unleashed beams of energy at him. In response he formed material all around him to block them. Derrick then used his power to cause the moon to spin. This sent the orbs away and Egon to him. He used this opportunity to strike Egon. The force dispersed his silhouette. But, he formed back together unharmed and above Derrick. He summoned the orbs above him like a spiral. Then they unleashed a blast into Derrick. Derrick felt his flesh began to tear off. So, he was forced to increase the gravity dropping Egon and his orbs into the ground.

The orbs became dust clouds and Egon was no longer visible. Derrick flew around to find Egon but couldn’t. Then the energy, like lightning, came from all directions into Derrick. The attack was debilitating But he endured and managed to fly above the clouds. Bolts of lightning dove after him but he evaded each of them. Then a bolt far larger and faster struck through Derrick then formed into Egon.

Egon then began to cackle like a maniac as he unleashed a devastating storm. Derrick was bombarded from every direction. Orbs blast him with energy, shards slashed him as they flew by and a thick cloud unleashed lightning into him. The attack was devastating. Derrick could feel his flesh come apart with burns and cuts. All the while electricity coursed threw him making it near impossible to move. The attack was so vicious and powerful that the galaxy shook.

The pain was like nothing Derrick had experienced. But the worse of it was Egon’s laugh. Derrick had felt truly betrayed for Egon was a brother to him. But, somehow he now takes pleasure in Derricks demise.

Derrick was filled with righteous anger. “How can he?” He thought. “I’ve fought by his side trained by him. No, I was raised with him. I even saved him. How have I betrayed you Egon?”

Derrick could no longer hold back And fear had lost its place in his heart. Every counter, attack and decision was carefully made to keep Egon alive. But now he had no choice and did not care. Derrick unleashes a powerful yell that pushed back the storm. His body glowed red as his flesh became stronger. The orbs blast did nothing, the shards broke before they could make it to him and the red glow from his body created a shield against the lightning. Egon was stun Before Derrick few up striking him. Egon’s form went everywhere and before he could reform Derrick manipulated the bubble around the moon. It condensed down trapping Egon and his storm. Egon tried to unleash a powerful wave to free himself but he couldn’t. Derrick had condensed the moon into a small black hole preventing his attacks. Derrick was ready to end him. But was stopped by Egon crying and changing back to his original body.

“Please Derrick I don’t know what’s going on.” He plead.

Derrick quickly released him and destroyed the black hole. Sending a massive blast away from them. Derrick formed a ground under them and contained an atmosphere around them. Derrick came in close to Egon.

“What is happening?” he asked once again afraid for Egon.

“I don’t know! I can’t control myself I was with Simon and...”

Egon began to struggle to talk and began to stare off into space.

“No Egon snap out of it what did Simon do?” Derrick pried

But before he could get any answers Egon unleashed another powerful blast. He maintained it in order to push Derrick back and by himself some time. His body began to melt again attempting to change back to his other form. However, before he could achieve it Derrick struck him. The strike sent Egon back with all the flesh on his head coming off. Derrick was cursed to see a skull with a shattered face in place of Egon’s head. Derrick fell to his knees shaking and yelled out in tears. The whale could be heard back on the planet.

“Why Egon?!” He cried. “We were brothers!” He then fell down sobbing. He couldn’t handle such a responsibility but, he had no choice but to strike him down. Regardless no human could really bear the weight of such a responsibility. He looked up into the stars as he laid on the ground. The tears dried up as anger swelled in him.

“WHY GOD!” He screamed “Why would you do this?” Whispered before sobbing again.

After a long hour of tears Derick collected himself and he picked up Egon.

“I don’t know what caused Egon to do this. But, I must not blame the one who gave us free will.” He thought to himself as Shame filled his chest.

As he walked a portal appeared for him. Derrick prayed as he walked through. Once he made through his prayer was answered. Derrick was forgiven and their five siblings were present. There were three sisters one was gifted the ability of speed. Another gifted regeneration and the third transformation. Then there were two brothers one was the worrier of adaptation. The last one was Simon the warrior of Power. He was equal to all the other siblings together.

Everyone recognized the body and they all struggled to take in what they’re witnessing. Simon was the first to ask. “What happened?” He had a look of terror on his face. The others had remorseful looks.

“I don’t know you tell me Simon.” Derrick responded.

Simon looked perplexed as the two began to argue.

“What do you mean Derrick? I wasn’t there you tell us.”

“I had to kill him!” everyone was shocked. “He mentioned you as being apart of some kind of madness that plagued him. He laughed uncontrollably and used abilities I’ve never seen him use. So you tell me what happened?”

“I don’t know I never knew anything of this. I never told him nor convinced him in any way to do this. Egon was my brother! You all think of him as one. But he’s my brother. So, how could I be evolved? You said he was plagued with madness. He was most likely calling for me when he mentioned my name.”

“Simon! Egon was using abilities I’ve never seen him use before. But I’ve seen you use them.”

The two starred each other down while the room went quiet.

“Derrick I understand your concerned and confused right now. But so am I. So, please calm down we can figure this out.” Simone respond as he smirked slightly.

After hearing him out Derrick calmed down. However he had no desire to talk tings out. Simon was void of remorse and to Derrick he seemed as if he didn’t care. He then turned around walking away into another portal.

“Where are you going?” One of the sisters called out.

“To bury our brother!” Derrick called back before closing the portal behind him. No one knew what to say nor how to accept the news. So everyone began to leave one by one to morn.

The brother told Simon before he left. “Come see me when you’re ready I’d like to talk to you.” Simon nod in response before turning around to go home and process what has happened.

He stepped into a portal to separate himself. He sat alone in his house looking at the photos of himself and Egon. He picked up his favorite one as he began sobbing. However that sobbing slowly turned into a laugh.