VS Zeus

Aiman is staring blankly to the sky. He is thinkig about his former opponent, which is a little child, aged around 12 and has a scrizophenia disease. Apparently, Danny was abused by his guardian. He must kill in order to stay alive. Aiman tried to save him, but his powers is useless against Danny's imagination. After being defeated, Aiman just stood there, staring into the sky.

"Sigh. It's not like me to just do nothing. I guess I'll go home, and have a drink." Aiman stated as he proceeds to walk back to his home.
"Aiman, is that you?" A voice called after him.
"Em? Oh, its you, Rafael."

Rafael is a sibling of his former rival, Tommy Hathson. Well, Tom for short. Tom has the power of music, which can materialize it by playing it on his special guitar. Sadly, Tom has gone missing. Raf informed Aiman about this, then they became fast friends.

"What brings you here?" Aiman asked.
"Nothing, I just saw you, came here to say hi." Explained Raf.
"Oh. Okay."
"What's wrong?" Raf asked as he noticed that Aiman seems kinda down.
"Nothing much. I'm just tired." Aiman tried to avoid the question.
"Really? Don't lie to me." Raf said as he senses something fishy.
"...Actually..." Aiman confesses to Raf.

Aiman told all the thing that happened to him so far. About Danny, about his guardian, everything.

"I see. Won't you search for him?" Raf suggested.
"I want to..." Aiman stopped midway for no reason. "But he told me not to search for him, so I'll honor his request."
"Oh...Well, how does a cup of coffee sounds? It can help you relieve stress."
"Sounds good. Let's go." Aiman takes up Raf's offer.

As Aiman and Raf walked towards a dinner, they saw someone who wears crown with a red gem on it, and a what seemed to be a heavy silver plate armor covering all of his body, except his face. He also has a silver longsword which is probably 48 inches long. The longsword is very pretty one, as it have gold as its pommel, ruby as its handle, silver as its guard. On his left arm, he is equipped with a large kite shield, which seems sturdy enough to block a cannon shot. Wearing a large red cape and with his hair combed, he looks like a king from the 16th century.

"He looks like a king. Right?" Raf said as he pointed his finger towards the man.
"Sure does. Oh look, here he comes."
"Hello there youngsters. May I ask for assistance?" The man politely asked.
"Yes, you may. What can I help you with?" Aiman asks what he can assist him with.
"How very polite of you. Where can I find the dinner?"
"Ah, the dinner. Coincidentially, we are heading there too. Would you like to join us?" Aiman invited the man to join him and Raf.
"Why not? I'll gladly take up your offer."

As Aiman invited the stranger to your group, Raf smudged him.

"Are you sure we should invite this guy?" Raf said as he suspiciously glanced at the man. "He seems suspicious. No one ever wears like that in broad daylight."
"Using logic, yes. But hey, this city is full of weirdos. I couldnt be suprised anymore." Aiman said in a I'm-used-to-it tone of voice.
"I guess so."
"What are you two talking about?" The man asks them, he seemed to notice on how the two of them is talking behind his back.
"Nothing! Hehe..."
"Okay...Let's go." Raf quicly changed the topic.
"Right. Let's." Aiman said.
"Wait. Before that. What's your name?" Raf asks for the man to introduce himself.
"How could I forgot to introduce myself? How shameful." The man hung his head in shame. "My name is Zeus. Nice to be aquainted to you."
"I'm Aiman." Aiman introduced himself. "My friend here is Rafael."
"Hello. Just call me a Raf." Raf said as he holds out his hand for a handshake.
"Alright, lets be on our way." Zeus shakes Raf's hand quite eagerly.

Zeus, Aiman and Raf walked down the road to reach the dinner. On the way, they talked a lot. Apparently Zeus have a kingdom and owns Atauromin, his empire. Aiman and Raf was purely shocked by this. They continued to walk, and discovered that Zeus is a pretty decent guy. Once there, Zeus spotted a group of shady people.

"My newly found friends, it seems that I have to depart here." Zeus said as he took a quick glance to the group of people. "I hope we can see each other again soon."
"Where are you going?" Raf asked in wonder.
"To meet my people and do something to strengthen my empire."
"Okay then. I bid you farewell."

After saying their goodbyes, Aiman and Raf enters the dinner. Aiman ordered shake, whilst Raf ordered a cup of tea. They talked about the rumours that have been going around town. They say that a man dressed like a king was leading a group of people to recruit some good fighters. They also say that the fighters dont come back after being recruited. He recruits people forcefully with his brute strength.

"That's...scary, I guess." Aiman said this, but his face says otherwise.
"Well, just a precaution, but I was being wary towards Zeus." Raf confessed. "I was afraid that he'd want to recruit me forcefully, and I'll dissapear...like Tom."
"I'd rather not bring up that topic please." Aiman seems rather unpleased when Raf mentioned about Tom.
"Me too, actually." Raf starts to regret what he said. "Well now, would you look at the time."
"Wow, it's this late already? Better get home soon." Aiman said as he started to get up from his seat.
"Alright then, see you soon." Raf said as he walked out of the dinner.
"Yeah, c'ya." Aiman waved Raf goodbye.

It was really late; the skies were dead black. Aiman rushed home while passing through StickPage city, which was decorated by pretty lights on the buildings. The scenery was great at night, but it was when the most active time for criminals. He reached his home, quickly getting out his keys and inserted it to the doorknob. With a slight twist, the door was opened. He quickly got in and shut the door in no time. Locking his door, he slowly made his way to his comfy bed. He landed on its soft cotton. He then adjusted himself, and quietly went to sleep.

The next day, Aiman went out again to see Raf. As promised, he was at the park. Raf was watching a little pup which was playing near the lake. All of a sudden, the pup slipped and dropped by the pool. Raf immedeatly sat up, and got out his 2 swords, and merged it to make it a rather long air-elemental katana. He slashed it to the ground. With a gust of wind, Raf flew over to the lake. He landed just at the corner of the lake. Alas, he fell down to the lake, but it does not matter, as he was going to get wet anyways. He swim over to the little pup which was nearly drowning. Raf was just in time to save the pup. He swam over to the corner at the lake and put the pup on the land, and he himself got to land. Aiman went over to him, and helped Raf to get out of the water.

"Man, I can't do this shit, it's too exhausting." Raf said as he panted. "Plus, I can't swim."
"Hah. Then why did you save it?" Aiman asked.
"I don't know. I'm just quite fond of animals." Raf said as he landed on the ground on his back.
"Quite splendid, I say!" A familiar voice was heard.
"Em? That voice...Zeus?" Aiman said as he turned his head towards Zeus, the king.
"I've been around town to recruit some good fighters." Zeus said with a slight pause. "I see you have potential."
"I...don't wanna."
"Em? What did you say, good sir?"
"I said...I don't want to go with you!"
"Well, you must." Zeus said with a slightly annoyed tone of voice. "I order you too."
"You don't fucking order me around, you bastard!"
Zeus clapped his hands. "Guards! I have found a new recruit! Take him away!"

A few soldiers came to take Raf away. Raf tried to resist, but as he is tired, he can't do anything. Plus, the soldiers are fit and muscular. A tired Raf have no chance against them. But then...

"Wait." Aiman interupped.
"Huh? Don't interrupt." A soldier said.

Aiman throwed some kind of powder towards the soldiers. Upon sniffing them, they lose energy in their legs, and slowly went to sleep. But the sleeping powder also was sniffed by Raf, and it made him go to sleep.

"Oho." Zeus seems rather amused by the sight of his soldiers sleeping. "Sleeping powder, eh? Not many are found here."
"I made it myself." Aiman explained. "And it seems you know this city well."
"I researched it. A city full of gladiators, perfect to do some recruiting." Zeus stated.
"Why do you want to recruit people?"
"You're just a peasant, you don't have to know." Zeus was looking down towards Aiman "Or are you?"
"...So you've noticed." Aiman seems a bit pissed by Zeus's actions.
"Yes, of course. You seem to be different from other people." Zeus is getting excited. "Entertain me, and I shall let you enter my army!"
"I don't want to enter it; neither does Raf." Aiman said as he calls out his Double Sword and enter Wind element.
"You shall not defy me!" Zeus said as he charged towards Aiman.

Zeus charged in on Aiman and jumped high. He tried to slash Aiman, but was blocked by Aiman's sword. However, the force from the sword was high, and Aiman was gettin pressured. Aiman quickly casted a gust of wind that came out from his feet and landed about 5 feets from Zeus. But Aiman wasn't finished. No, he casted another gust of wind and rushed at Zeus at high speed. Aiman lifts his double sword to about chest level, aiming to stab Zeus's heart. Zeus, although saw this, didn't make any effort to dodge it. Or even block it. No, he just stood there. Aiman was confused, but he continued his attack at Zeus. Aiman, now in stabbing range, unhesitatingly stabbed Zeus's heart. Much to Aiman's dismay, his attack was deflected easily by the armor. The impact of the sword hitting the armor sent Aiman flying. Zeus took the chance to slash at Aiman. And he suceeded in doing it. Aiman's left hand now has a deep cut; it's almost unusable. Zeus continued his attack, giving Aiman no time to recover. Zeus stationed his shield infront of him, and started to charge towards Aiman. But there is something unusual; usually, when a person charges like that, there must be some kind of air resistance. But in this case, Zeus keeps charging without any resistance. Aiman snapped out from the questions that has been playing around in his head, and tries to avoid from being bashed. Much to his dismay, he was a little too late. Zeus bashed Aiman's left hand, which was injured from the king's slash attack.

"Aaaagh!" Aiman cried out as he hold his hand. "Urgh..."
"Is that all?" Zeus asked, seemingly enjoying Aiman's pain.
"I don't want to use it this early, but..." Aiman unwillingly changed into Nature, and healed his wounds.
"Impressive healing ability." Zeus started clapping his hands. "I reallllly want you."

Aiman was a bit terrified when he heard this. Nonetheless, he casted a spell, and wood veins started to come out from the earth. The earth starts to Zeus up. Zeus tried to fight it off, but it just kept coming. Even binded up, he tried to struggle his way out. Aiman then summoned up his bow, and pulls the string of the bow while conjuring up an arrow.

"Even with that kind of armor, you will not survive this!" That said, Aiman shot the arrow towards Zeus's stomach. It hit him accurately.
"Think again." He grinned. "Soldier, cut this wood vein off me!"
"Yes sir!" A soldier came and cut the wood vein off Zeus.

After having cut the veins off Zeus, another 2 soldier came and formed a line in front of the king. Zeus ordered them to attack Aiman. They let out a loud warcry, and charged towards Aiman. Aiman, already prepared, changed elements to Fire and formed up a big greatsword. The soldiers seemed to pause for a bit, but they continued their charge. Aiman jumped high towards the air, and came back to the ground while slashing at a soldier. But it did not hit him. No, it was just beside him. He don't know if Aiman missed or he done that on purpose, but he lost the will to fight. The soldier ran away to Zeus. The soldier than talked to Zeus for a bit, an-

"Hey! Don't look away! Focus on us!" A soldier cried, while trying to slash Aiman.

Aiman avoided it like it was nothing, and countered the slash with a blast of a fireball, which sent the soldier flying. Meanwhile, the other soldier attacked Aiman from above. Aiman, no knowing how did the soldier was up there, blocked him with his greatsword. It made a loud sound, almost deafening. The soldier was sent aback by the impact, and landed on the ground on his back. Aiman, not wanting to finish him, let him go.

"Amazing swordplay." Zeus is amused at Aiman. "Splendid."
"Cut it off." Aiman is pissed. "Let's get serious."
"Alright, I will." Zeus said as he enter his offensive stance "En Garde!"
"En what?" Aiman is confused. "Wa-wait!"

Zeus was not stopping for Aiman, that's for sure. He kept charging at the mage.

"Witness my true power." Aiman said.

Aiman suddenly glowed bright purple. The glow was almost blinding. Zeus couldn't see what was happening towards Aiman. After a while, the glow died down. Zeus was shocked. Aiman looked very different. It's like he was the strongest person he ever met; equal to when Arvine was in his Ultima form.

Arvine. Zeus shuddered at the thought of the boy, who was strong enough to beat him. Nut surely...Zeus would be able to defeat Aiman, right? As this was going towards Zeus's brain, Aiman charged towards the king while spawning a spear. Zeus, snapping back to reality, hold up his shield up. The mage's spear hit his body armor from the side. Unexpectedly, Aiman's spear was charged with electrical current. Since his armor conduct electricity, Zeus was shocked from the spear's elctric. After being shocked, Aiman continues his attack by forming a huge shield and smashed it to Zeus's crown. The crown was smashed, but the red gem inside it was still intact. Zeus, now the crown is off from him, is scared. He reached out to his crown; but he couldn't reach it. Aiman picked it up.

"That gem must be be precious to you." Aiman said while looking up at the smashed crowned that beared the red gem. It seem to reflect Aiman's face.
"Yes...it is." Zeus confessed. "It was the main reason why my armor is indestructable."
"Well, here." Aiman gave it back to Zeus.
"...Eh? But why?" Zeus asked Aiman.
"I thought that its precious, and must've cost a fortune." Aiman explained. "I'm not breaking something valuable."
"Oh...Thank you." Zeus said as he got up.
"Say...why did you recruit people?" Aiman asked.
"Actually..."

Zeus explained to Aiman about how his kingdom, Atauromin, has been attacked by dragons. And now that he has been recruiting people to take it back.

"Why didn't you say that on the first place?" Aiman seems uncomfortable.
"Huh? But I...I just met you." Zeus seems confused.
"That doesn't matter." Aiman stated. "We're friends right?"
"Yea, that's right!" Raf said.
"Raf?! You're awake?" Aiman was suprised.
"Quite a while ago, and I heard your conversation." Raf explained.
"Thanks...I appreciate it." Zeus was thankful towards his friends.

"Well then king, where do we go?"