Flash Fiction by Gothic Green

Enter Imagination: Part 35: The Evil Deeds of Bad Axe-man

2011-10-13T16:31:00.000-07:00

The most well-known evil deed that Bad Axe-man completed was the one against Blisstrean and Captain Elite, but he did far more than could ever be documented. He destroyed billions of planets, depopulated galaxies, slew hundreds of millions and perhaps billions of super powered beings as well as quadrillions of non-super powered beings, and brought despair to most of the known universe.

Bad Axe-man was the most powerful villain in the universe, but he was also the most evil. His evil exceeded the evil of the infamous ax which Vance Destroyer eventually came to wield. The most sinister of words cannot come close to describing the evil that once plagued the universe and was called Bad Axe-man.

Enter Imagination: Part 34: Powers of Bad Axe-man

2011-10-13T16:29:00.001-07:00

Bad Axe-man possessed more powers and powers in greater degrees than any other being in the universe. He possessed an extended longevity which bordered on immortality, but it was the battle ax which was immortal. The battle ax also possessed the power to merge with other beings. Power enhancement was a shared ability of both the Bad Axe-man and the battle ax. Bad Axe-man’s independent powers were numerous. They included these:

Bad Axe-man’s super strength exceeded all others in the universe. The only beings to come close to his strength actually paled in comparison. Those beings included Lance Great, Vance Destroyer, Immortal Iron, Black Dragon, and Altor the Gray.

Bad Axe-man super intelligence exceeded even Knight Skyman’s and Prince Freedom’s combined. He possessed many powers of the intellect. These included teleportation, telekinesis, telepathy, mind control, technopathy, mental projection, omni-liguism, and death thoughts which is the ability to think someone dead. Generally the power of death thoughts only works against non-super beings, but Bad Axe-man’s ability worked on a wide range of super powered beings.

He possessed the quadric ability of power augmentation, bestowal, absorption, and negation.

Bad Axe-man was almost completely invulnerable, and he also possessed healing powers.

Bad Axe-man’s senses were beyond all other beings. He also possessed rare sensory powers that enabled him to appear omnipresent. His reflexes and speed and powers of flight dwarfed most all other beings. Only one other being was ever able to move faster than the Bad Axe-man, but he was slain when he finally stopped to rest. The Bad Axe-man had greater stamina and used that to his advantage.

It was generally accepted that Bad Axe-man could use any type of energy power. He self-generated energy beams of all kinds and could fire them from his hands, feet, eyes, and mouth as well as his entire body.

He could duplicate himself, shape shift, alter his size to smaller or larger than normal, and become intangible, invisible, and astral project himself. He manipulated molecules, gravity, light, and all elements. He was invulnerable to all forms of magic.

No one knows the true extent of all his powers, because he slew most of the people he came in contact with. During the great battle that brought about his defeat, the Bad Axe-man displayed every known super power against Captain Elite and his alliance.

Enter Imagination: Part 33: Blisstrean and Captain Elite

2011-10-13T16:27:00.001-07:00

The planet of Blisstrean contained a dormant energy that was left over from the big bang. I cannot verify it, but I speculate that this energy gave Captain Elite his immortality. I believe it came directly from one of the void beings which explains why Captain Elite cannot die. Only the battle ax and Vance Destroyer, a derivative of Lance Great and the battle ax merged, are the only other known beings in the universe that possess immortality.

Blisstrean’s people were killed by Bad Axe-man over 1.25 million years ago. Later a super nova destroyed the planet. It had always been a planet of peace. It possessed a completely tropical climate and its people flourished culturally. They were highly intelligent, gentle, and natural artists who preferred nature and simplicity. They never developed a technological society, and they never needed it.

Before Bad Axe-man arrived on Blisstrean, Captain Elite had never shown any sign of immortality. He had aged like all the rest of his people. He felt pain, sickness, and he bled when injured, but the presence of Bad Axe-man released his dormant power. That moment linked their fate.

Enter Imagination: Part 32: Origin of All Super Beings

2011-10-13T16:26:00.000-07:00

When the big bang occurred it hurled all the contents of the void into the form of the universe. The Bad Axe-man flew into the newly formed universe and determined to rule it through sadism and ruthlessness.

Bad Axe-man believed the other 3 beings life energy had been extinguished, but it merely changed form. It scattered across the universe, and this essence became the basis of all super powered life in the universe, both good and evil.

Over the life of this universe, trillions of super beings have lived and died over billions of years. All of their stories are not yet chronicled. I have been chronicling for my entire life and many other chroniclers have chronicled, yet many chronicles are yet to be written.

Enter Imagination: Part 31: The Origin of Bad Axe-man

2011-10-13T16:24:00.000-07:00

Did I ever tell you the story of Bad Axe-man’s origin?

I am the chronicler Baldace. I have chronicled the origins, lives, and deeds of many super powered beings in the known universe. This is the last chronicle I will write, because my life is close to an end. I thought my final work should cover the obscure story of Bad Axe-man, because even though he was the most powerful and destructive being that ever lived, most are unaware of much of his story. This chronicle will only scratch the surface, but it will fill in important segments which were previously missing.

Around one million years ago, Captain Elite and his alliance defeated Bad Axe-man, but Bad Axe-man had spread his terror across the universe for times so distant that records are lost and forgotten. The oldest known record dates back to over a billion years ago. I dated this record myself using a secret technique, but the real importance of the record is that it tells the story of a much older origin. This record was named the Axe-man Inscription.

According to the Axe-man Inscription, both the Bad Axe-man and the battle ax originated in the void. In the void, only 5 beings existed, and they contested for control of the void. At some point in the struggle, the Bad Axe-man and the battle ax merged to defeat the other 3 beings. The union enhanced both their powers, and they slew the other 3 beings. Their demise ignited the big bang and formed the universe.

Enter Imagination: Part 30: Earth's End

2011-10-13T16:22:00.001-07:00

Everyone knows that Vance Destroyer destroyed Earth after he rose from the dead. He hurled the dwarf planet Pluto at Earth. However, Knight Skyman’s sensors in the solar system had alerted him in enough time to evacuate part of Earth’s population.

Knight Skyman had always planned for the future and had built a fleet of star ships in case Earth ever needed to be evacuated. It was too small to save everyone, but it enabled a seed of Earth’s people and plant and animal life to escape. Approximately 2 million people escaped. Both Knight Skyman and Red Sun Dragon remained on Earth and were killed while helping as many escape as possible. They were both very old heroes by that time.

Finally the people of Earth came to rest on a new planet, and each year they remember the great heroes of Old Earth.

Enter Imagination: Part 29: The Villain Sharkon

2011-10-13T16:21:00.001-07:00

Sharkon considered Earth a ripe plum after the fall of Bad Axe-man, and he knew he had the talent to exploit the situation. Sharkon was a rare species of super beings. He possessed super strength and durability that rated among the top 10 in the universe. He had the power of flight also, but what made him the most dangerous being on Earth was his organizational ability and his ruthlessness. It took the combined effort of Knight Skyman and Red Sun Dragon to combat him and disassemble his villainous gang.

Sharkon fled Earth after his gang’s defeat, but later returned in secret. He surprised attacked Knight Skyman and left him for dead. Knight Skyman survived but lost his legs from the incident.

Red Sun Dragon tracked Sharkon down, and in a fit of rage, he slew him. He took Sharkon’s sword to Knight Skyman as a trophy. From that time onward, Red Sun Dragon fought alone in field. Knight Skyman operated the home base. They finally captured all the remaining members of Sharkon’s former gang.

Enter Imagination: Part 28: The Story of Red Sun Dragon

2011-10-13T16:19:00.001-07:00

No one knows the origin of Red Sun Dragon or the reason for his name. However, his fame was widespread in many galaxies during his own time.

Red Sun Dragon had an intense personality and he fought in many wars. His great durability and fire bolts made him a formidable opponent. He had once fought against Bad Axe-man over a century before the Great Battle of Earth. Bad Axe-man gouged out Red Sun Dragon’s eye. Bad Axe-man then destroyed Red Sun Dragon’s space ship and left him marooned on the planet. Bad Axe-man spared Red Sun Dragon’s life so that he would boil in his own rage.

Eventually, a survey ship found Red Sun Dragon. After that time, Red Sun Dragon searched for Bad Axe-man with an obsession that rivaled only Captain Elite and Lance Great. He ultimately joined Captain Elite. This is where he met Knight Skyman for the first time. They developed a strong friendship.

Enter Imagination: Part 27: Origin of Knight Skyman

2011-10-13T16:17:00.000-07:00

Knight Skyman originated on a cold and dark planet which eventually died out as a result of their sun’s death. Knight Skyman possessed powers that were rare among his species. Most of his species had normal mortal powers and abilities. As few as 1,000 people like him came from his planet. His powers included extended longevity, great intelligence, enhanced strength and durability, and flight. He was considered one of the most intelligent beings who ever existed. However, his great powers could not save his planet, so ultimately he left it after the great migration of his people into his home galaxy.

Knight Skyman was not always a knight. He had explored his galaxy for over 10,000 years before he left it. In the neighboring galaxy he found a planet were an advanced race of warriors lived. They called themselves the Golden Knights. They wore golden suits of armor that enhanced their natural powers and abilities. Knight Skyman became a knight under their training, and they dubbed him Knight Skyman due to his power of flight.

Knight Skyman ultimately joined Captain Elite’s alliance because he felt it was a noble cause. He had never heard of Bad Axe-man before that time.

Enter Imagination: Part 26: Chronicles of New Earth

2011-09-27T12:38:00.001-07:00

Did I ever tell you the story about how Knight Skyman and Red Sun Dragon protected Earth after the demise of Bad Axe-man until Earth’s final destruction by the hand of Vance Destroyer?

The planet Earth lay in ruins after Bad Axe-man’s rule. Bad Axe-man had slain all of Earth’s indigenous super powered beings as well as those that had migrated there before his arrival. Therefore, some of the less scrupulous super powered beings in Captain Elite’s alliance decided to remain on Earth and take advantage of the vacuum created by Bad Axe-man’s death. However, two great heroes also decided to remain on Earth to fight the villains.

Enter Imagination: Part 25: A Distant Memory

2011-09-25T10:47:00.000-07:00

The final defeat of Immortal Iron marked the beginning of a long age of peace, and it was around that same time that word reached Ballatar of their legendary hero, Captain Elite.

A rare species, Raliens, in the remote parts of the universe had come into contact with Captain Elite. During the battle between Captain Elite and Vance Destroyer, a space storm had separated them. Captain Elite, therefore, took refuge on a planet. He met a group of beings called Raliens. They were dying of a rare space disease. Captain Elite treated them with herbs he had found on another planet. It cured them, but he did not have enough to treat them all. He decided to travel back to the planet and get more herbs. Some of the Raliens went with him.

When they were returning with the herbs, Vance Destroyer came upon them, and Captain Elite led him away. Captain Elite had saved the Raliens, and during his stay with them they had come to know his origin and story. They heard the story of Ballatar and the great Battle against Bad Axe-man. The Raliens decided to send a ship to Ballatar to bring word of their hero to honor him for their salvation. The ship travelled 200,000 years to reach Ballatar from the Ralien home world. That was the last known location of Captain Elite.

Enter Imagination: Part 24: Panic Spreads

2011-09-25T10:45:00.001-07:00

The death of Black Dragon came as a shock, and panic rippled across all the galaxies in the coalition. However, the Coalition of Heroes prepared to do their duty. They sent units to intercept and stop Immortal Iron’s advance.

Over a million super beings gathered to meet the threat. Most of the super beings possessed low to moderate levels of super powers as the great age of super beings had long passed.

Immortal Iron approached in his ships. The starships were larger than any of the heroes had ever seen, because the Beasts of Armmagonn was so large. Many of the Beasts exceeded 500 meters in height. The heroes felt real terror when they beheld them, but they held firm in purpose.

The battle only lasted 100 hours. The Coalition of Heroes dispersed and destroyed the Beasts. No one had anticipated the battle would be so one sided, especially Immortal Iron. He retreated, but, Altor the Gray, the son of Black Dragon, pursued him, engaged him in hand to hand combat, and beheaded him.

Enter Imagination: Part 23: Black Dragon

2011-09-25T10:43:00.001-07:00

Black Dragon, a super being from Allis, detected the return of Immortal Iron. Black Dragon had covered himself with glory as a powerful hero. He traveled from galaxy to galaxy fighting all sorts of evil, and his legend was renowned. His fame exceeded all others in his time.

He had gone to a very distant galaxy from his home galaxy of Allis, and it was there, on a remote planet, Irra, that he detected signs of a powerful force. On Irra, he eventually ran into a contingent of Beasts of Armmagonn. He smote them.

He investigated the nearby planets, and finally on the planet of Hordit, he found the camp of Immortal Iron. Black Dragon recognized him from his detailed knowledge of the history of the universe. Black Dragon, however, was detected by a Beast and they came upon him in great numbers.

Immortal Iron had obtained knowledge of the reputation of Black Dragon, so he joined the fight. Immortal Iron wished to kill Black Dragon to destroy the morale of the Coalition of Heroes. Black Dragon knew the odds were against him, so he sent a telepathic message to his headquarters to warn them of Immortal Iron’s location.

Black Dragon fought bravely, but Immortal Iron and the Beasts overwhelmed him. On that remote planet of Hordit, the greatest hero of the age fell.

Enter Imagination: Part 22: Descendants of Ballatar

2011-08-28T11:44:00.001-07:00

The Royal House of Heroes had endured much strife. It survived the wrath of Bad Axe-man, The War of Ballatar which saw the final defeat of Volgar and the Army of Conquest, and the Long War of Succession between Prince Notorian and Princess Aira and Captain Elite’s son, Alexador. Alexador finally won but his reign did not last, as he died 100 years after the war ended.

The Royal House of Heroes went into decline after his death, but finally it recovered a small degree of its former power. It, however, never possessed the great diversity of its former age. Only a handful of the once diverse species of super beings remained, and most were hybrids with super beings from other galaxies. I came from a hybrid species of mixed descent from Ballatar and another galaxy called Allis.

The Royal House of Heroes ultimately formed an alliance with Allis and other galaxies of super beings. Allis led the coalition as it contained the greatest diversity and population of super beings as well as the most powerful species.

Enter Imagination: Part 21: Immortal Iron Returns

2011-08-26T13:40:00.001-07:00

Did I ever tell you the story about how the evil villain, Immortal Iron, met his final defeat?

Over 400,000 years ago, Immortal Iron had joined forces with Captain Elite, Lance Great, and Prince Freedom to defeat the most powerful villain in the universe, Bad Axe-man. During that great battle, Immortal Iron received many wounds, but his Beasts of Armmagonn retrieved his body and took it back to the planet of Armmagonn.

The injuries he sustained during the battle left him a shadow of his former self, and most of his Beasts had been slain. Therefore, the wicked Immortal Iron faded into memory for 400,000 years.

Finally, Immortal Iron rose again and with a new host of Beasts that once again numbered in the millions.

Enter Imagination: Part 20: To the End of the Universe

2011-08-20T09:14:00.000-07:00

Captain Elite had lived long, and he knew many secrets of the universe. He decided to lure Vance into the remote parts of the universe. There, they would be far away from anyone.

They met in combat and fought many years. Captain Elite always kept withdrawing into the distant and unknown universe. Neither hero nor villain could be killed, so the battle would last forever.

Captain Elite only stopped to eat, drink, sleep, and repair his suit, but it never lasted because Vance would always find him. Vance’s rage and purpose never ceased. Occasionally Captain Elite sent reports by specially designed devices he carried with him. Those reports would reach his beloved Aira, but after 10,000 years he sent the last report. He had no more devices left. When Princess Aira finally received it, she read it then died shortly after. She was old, and the hope in her heart had faded away.

Captain Elite’s legacy was one of sacrifice. He sacrificed his life to defeat the most powerful villain in the universe, Bad Axe-man, and then spent the rest of his immortal being in a conflict with Vance Destroyer.

Enter Imagination: Part 19: Banishment by Consent

2011-08-14T08:27:00.000-07:00

Captain Elite realized that if Vance made it to Ballatar, then Vance would kill all the super beings that had fought against or supported the campaign against the Bad Axe-man. The telepaths of Ballatar also knew the coming of Vance and his goal. Therefore, Captain Elite knew he had to go into exile to protect his adopted galaxy and all those he loved.

Captain Elite left his wife Aira, his allies, his adopted galaxy, and he went out to meet his fate. He knew he would never see them again nor know the outcome of the War of Ballatar. Captain Elite knew in his heart that it was the only thing he could do to protect them from Vance Destroyer.

Everyone in Ballatar recognized the sacrifice that Captain Elite made, so they honored him as a hero to all of Ballatar. Both Prince Notorian and Volgar sent delegates with gifts of honor and respect to Princess Aira. Volgar and Notorian also erected statues of Captain Elite in their territories to show respect and honor. Captain Elite had already left Ballatar, and he never knew about those acts on his behalf.

Enter Imagination: Part 18: Echoes of the Destroyer

2011-06-26T09:24:00.000-07:00

Captain Elite fought against Notorian and Volgar’s forces, even as he heard echoes of a destroyer. He knew in his heart that a new and powerful foe was on the horizon.

Captain Elite had buried Lance Great on the dwarf planet of Pluto. He had also buried the battle ax which still lived. Over the years the battle ax merged with the decomposing body of Lance Great, his chariot, shield and armor, and a new being emerged. The new being became known as Vance Destroyer.

Vance Destroyer arose from his grave and hurled the dwarf planet of Pluto towards Earth. Pluto ultimately crashed into Earth and destroyed both planets. Vance Destroyer contained all the evil in the battle ax as well as its immortal soul. He remembered all the events of the battle ax’s long history, including its time with Bad Axe-man.

Vance Destroyer possessed all of Lance Great’s super powers as well as the power of flight from the chariot. However, Vance possessed none of Lance’s virtues of honor. Vance possessed a special rapport with Captain Elite that came from Lance’s past rapport. It was by that power that the indestructible Vance Destroyer always knew where Captain Elite resided.

Vance Destroyer’s obsession was the destruction of all who had taken part in the killing of the Bad Axe-man, especially Captain Elite. However, Vance did not have as much power as Bad Axe-man did. Vance was lethal because he, like Captain Elite, cannot be destroyed.

Vance flew directly towards Ballatar. He only stopped along the way to kill heroic super beings. Vance, unlike Bad Axe-man, never bothered with killing ordinary people or devastating planets or galaxies for amusement. Vance believed he had a higher purpose to kill Captain Elite. He only destroyed Earth because it was the scene of the last battle of Bad Axe-man. If villains took advantage of the chaos that Vance Destroyer left in his wake, then he did not care. His purpose took precedence over all things.

Enter Imagination: Part 17: Volgar and the Army of Conquest

2011-05-08T12:15:00.000-07:00

Volgar heard overtures of peace, but he rejected them. He did, however, believe that an alliance with Notorian would enable him to defeat the Royal Family. He sent delegates to Notorian.

The Army of Conquest numbered over 250,000 super beings, but many were low powered beings. Only a few thousand high powered beings remained and most of the army had moderate powers. Even so, the Army of Conquest was the preeminent power in the known universe since the Bad Axe-man was dead and Immortal Iron and The Beasts of Armmagonn were dispersed.

Notorian and The Returning Heroes only numbered 300, but they included some of the most powerful beings in the universe. They were too few though to defeat the Army of Conquest or to keep a large area of the galaxy secure. Therefore, Notorian used a campaign of intrigue and deception to keep his order secure.

The Royal Family had approximately 700 super beings, and Captain Elite, through marriage to Princess Aira, became part of it. Most of the Royal Family now included some of the most endangered species in the galaxy, but they remained steadfast in their purpose.

The Army of Conquest had begun the blood feud and it appeared only they would end it.

Enter Imagination: Part 16: Species of Super Beings

2011-04-26T14:20:00.000-07:00

Many species of super beings exist in the known universe. Some species are rare, but others are fairly common. Ballatar was a unique galaxy which was the origin of many thousands of species of super beings, both rare and common. However, Bad Axe-man depopulated it during his onslaught and most of the species became extinct.

The Royal Family of Super Beings existed millions of years before Bad Axe-man arrived in Ballatar. At one time, all super beings in Ballatar were part of the Royal Family, but eventually The Army of Conquest separated at some point in their remote past. The issue of the split as well as the time that it occurred was always disputed.

Prince Freedom came from a rare species that possessed great intelligence, varied levels of super strength, and extended longevity. Many of his species lived 100,000 years or more. Prince Freedom was only 50,000 years old when he died. His sister, Princess Aira, due to her mother’s gene, gave her a more pronounced longevity than most. Her strength was also much greater than Prince Freedom’s.

Prince Notorian had the same mother as Prince Freedom but a different father. Prince Notorian was related to Princess Aira only through their brother. Prince Freedom and Princess Aira had the same father. Prince Notorian took many attributes from his father’s species. He possessed telekinesis and super strength far beyond any other being in Ballatar.

Many species had become extinct during the period of Bad Axe-man, and many others were endangered. Most remaining species were, in fact, on the verge of extinction. Some species which were fairly common at one time had as few as 2 or 3 specimens left.

The War of Ballatar between the remaining species threatened them all to extinction, so many urged for a peaceful resolution.

Enter Imagination: Part 15: The Divide

2011-04-14T17:20:00.001-07:00

Captain Elite finally repaired his flight suit which he dubbed the Freedom Suit in honor of his fallen friend. He fixed it just in time, as Notorian and the Returning Heroes split from Captain Elite and Princess Aira’s forces. Volgar took advantage of the situation and attacked.

Notorian did not support the Royal Family against Volgar in that campaign, but he also failed to support Volgar and the Army of Conquest. He waited to see the outcome. If Notorian had attacked the Royal Family at that time, then it would have been utterly destroyed.

When Volgar attacked, Captain Elite went out to meet the attack armed with his Lance Sword and Freedom Suit. The other members of his alliance were not ready, so Captain Elite fought a minor battle against the Advance Guard alone. He smote the entire guard. Volgar, therefore, decided to withdraw the rest of his forces.

After that first minor battle, Captain Elite’s allies came forth to join him. He decided to attack Volgar’s headquarter in an attempt to cut off the enemy’s head. Captain Elite’s force numbered 700.

The attack caught Volgar off guard, but he escaped in the confusion. He later rejoined his main army. The battle cost Volgar 300 troops. Captain Elite’s force only lost 12.

Enter Imagination: Part 14: Return to Ballatar

2011-04-03T07:37:00.000-07:00

Did I ever tell you the story about how Captain Elite saved our galaxy from the indestructible being, Vance Destroyer?

After the defeat of Bad Axe-man, Captain Elite returned to Ballatar, Prince Freedom’s home galaxy. It took many years, even though he flew aboard the fastest and most advanced starship in the known universe. Captain Elite’s flight suit had been damaged during the epic battle with Bad Axe-man.

When he reached Ballatar, he immediately told Princess Aira and Prince Notorian the bad news that their brother, Prince Freedom had been slain in battle. He could have allowed one of the telepaths to send the message ahead of his arrival, but he chose to tell them in person because he felt responsible. Princess Aira forgave him, but Prince Notorian did not.

Notorian sided with a group of the returning heroes that believed Captain Elite had mismanaged the campaign against Bad Axe-man. They accounted the heavy loss of life to Captain Elite’s ineffective strategy rather than Bad Axe-man’s great power. It was against that background that Captain Elite struggled to form a coalition to fight Volgar and the Army of Conquest.

Enter Imagination: Part 13: The Hereafter

2011-03-15T10:29:00.000-07:00

Lance Great perished after the battle. I wept over my dear friend’s final moments. With his dying words, he left me his sword, shield, and armor. He requested to be buried with his chariot. I took his body and chariot, along with his shield and armor which I did not need as I could not be destroyed, and the battle ax, to the Dwarf Planet of Pluto. There I buried Lance Great along with all those items. I only kept the sword to honor Lance Great.

After that I decided to return to Prince Freedom’s home galaxy to continue the fight against Volgar and The Army of Conquest. I would also be the bearer of the news of Prince Freedom’s death to his sister and brother, Princess Aira and Prince Notorian. I had always loved Princess Aira since the first time I saw her, and she loved me too. However, Prince Notorian had always resented me. I dreaded having to bring the news of their brother’s death.

I wondered about Immortal Iron, and if he lived. I never saw him again. I thought to myself as I journeyed away from Earth… If Immortal Iron recovered, then Earth would be a ripe plum for him. I could not concern myself with Earth though.

Bad Axe-man’s body had disintegrated after his death, but the life force of the battle ax still lived. It appeared that the battle ax was like me and it could not be destroyed. I buried it in secret in the depths of Pluto with Lance Great symbolically watching over it. The ax was too dangerous for a living soul to hold.

The Bad Axe-man had killed all of Earth’s original super beings, both heroes and villains, but many of those that came with me decided to fill the void. The evil and dangerous Sharkon stayed to impose his will. Other petty villains also stayed. However, two great heroes remained as protectors. They were Knight Skyman and Red Sun Dragon.

A few hundred heroes accompanied me back to face Volgar, but we knew the task would be difficult. Other heroes returned to their own galaxies and personal quests. So ends the story of how I defeated the most powerful villain in the universe.

Enter Imagination: Part 12: Life and Death Forever

2011-03-07T15:38:00.001-08:00

Prince Freedom fell through Earth’s atmosphere and crashed down to the ground. I followed and grasped hold of the battle ax. I felt its life force, and it radiated pure evil. It, however, did not sway what was in my heart. I went to my friend’s side, and Prince Freedom died in my arms.

The battle raged on. Bad Axe-man cast Immortal Iron down to the red planet, Mars. Immortal Iron lay wounded and unable to recover. His Beasts came and took him. They were savage but loyal to their master.

I held the battle ax in my hands. I knew what had to be done, so I activated my flight suit and flew straight towards Bad Axe-man. Lance Great was locked in a life and death struggle with him. Bad Axe-man had lost most of his power with the loss of the battle ax, but he was still more powerful than any super being in the universe. However, Lance distracted him long enough for me to deliver the death blow with the Bad Axe-man’s own battle ax.

We won the battle, but at a high price. Prince Freedom lost his life, Lance Great lay on the brink of death, and most of the super beings in the known universe were dead. Bad Axe-man had slain more than 5 million super powered heroes, countless super villains, and millions of Beasts of Armmagonn in a single battle.

Enter Imagination: Part 11: The Great Battle

2011-02-28T15:58:00.000-08:00

We approached Earth, and the telepaths among us concealed our position. Bad Axe-man had always come upon us, but finally we intended to turn the tables on him. We encircled his position, and we posted ourselves throughout the Earth Solar System.

We knew the battle would cost us dearly. Therefore, before the battle we each had our personal rituals, and we heeded them. I alone sat quietly with no God to pray to nor a flag to fight for. I sat and I contemplated how fate had united such a diverse group. We now numbered in the millions of super beings, both good and bad, as well as millions of Beasts of Armmagonn. In any other case, we would be at odds.

Lance Great and Immortal Iron conceived the battle strategy. They called it The Unholy Envelope, because it consisted of an alliance of heroes and villains. I was the center of the plan, and I wielded powerful weapons created by Prince Freedom.

Immortal Iron had obtained secret knowledge that indicated the battle ax held the key to Bad Axe-man’s power. Immortal Iron believed that the battle ax had its own life force, and once it was extinguished, then Bad Axe-man’s power would weaken. When Bad Axe-man wavered, Lance Great would deliver the death blow. Therefore, the entire strategy used me as a diversion since I could not be destroyed.

The telepaths concealed the movements of my allies. I led the first attack. Then my concealed allies came suddenly from their positions and attacked on the flanks. Immortal Iron and his Beasts of Armmagonn attacked and tried to wrest the battle ax from Bad Axe-man’s hand.

Bad Axe-man slew hundreds of thousands of the most powerful super beings in the first hour of the battle. I stood against him and fired all my weapons at him non-stop, yet Bad Axe-man appeared unshaken.

The battle raged on for ten more hours, and over a million super beings fell as well as most of the Beasts of Armmagonn. Immortal Iron suffered several wounds during that period. He had failed to wrest the battle ax from Bad Axe-man’s hand. It was Prince Freedom that finally wrested it from his hands, but Prince Freedom suffered a fatal wound in the process.

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