Post by The Mighty Mjaeder! on Jan 19, 2013 11:41:28 GMT -5
The citizens of Tokyo stood assembled in front of city hall, awaiting the arrival of the Mighty Mjaeder!. In addition to the thousands of people in attendance, cameras from every major news outlet stood ready to bring the mighty hero’s words to all the billions of people of the world. At the appointed hour, the Mighty Mjaeder! appeared in the sky, soaring down to the stage to the applause of the assemblage. A PA system had been set up for his use, but the might of the Mighty Mjaeder!’s mighty voice needed no artificial enhancement.
“Citizens of Alternae, once more a great threat has arisen. Soon, battle will be joined, and the greatest forces of good and evil upon this world will meet, and in that meeting, settle your fate as well as their own. This is a time of great turmoil, and no doubt many of you know great fear. It is my hope that the simple words I have today will help allay that fear. But the words I have to offer are not just for you. They are for the allies who will ride to battle by my side, and the enemies we shall face together.”
“Firstly, to Citius, or perhaps it is Incitius you now wish to be called. You once stood as one of the mightiest heroes of this world. You once were a being I was proud to call my friend… And now, you have turned your back on all of that. You have turned your back on honor, you have turned your back on this city, these people, and this world… Incitius, I cannot begin to claim I can understand your mighty betrayal. The wonders these people have shown us, the beauty in their hearts, it is beyond compare. And I believe in your own deepest heart, you know it is worth saving. Whatever dark poison has reached your soul, I want you to know, my friend, for I hope that is what you continue to be, that there is still hope for you. There is still redemption. Despite all my mighty might, I was not worthy of the praise of these people when I first arrived on this world. I did not deserve their adoration. For I did not know what truly had worth, and I did not know what was worth fighting for. But I learned, through the guiding hand of good friends and the people of this world, I learned. What you have forgotten, they can again teach you. And if you realize your true self, your crimes will be forgiven, and I will be proud to once more fight by your side. But if you do not… if you fail to repent and stand by your wicked ways, then you will fall. Along with all forces of evil, you will fall. By my hand, and by my hammer, you shall know defeat, and your own hands will have been the author of your undoing.”
“Axel the Shark… Your mutated body may be cold blooded, but you have shown to us all the warmth of your heart. Your cells may have combined with those of one of this world’s greatest killers, but you have proven yourself to be a great protector of life, a champion of this city, and a powerful force for the good. I am honored to stand by your side in glorious battle, and together I believe there is no foe we cannot defeat, no evil that can stand against our mighty might. You have not stood as long as a defender of this city as have I, but in your time here you have already proven yourself a dozen times over. And I am sure that our greatest foe quakes in his mechanical boots to know you are numbered amongst those who stand against him. I am humbled to know that in scant few hours we will join the battle with the fate of this world in our hands. And with you amongst the mighty combatants, I know no fear…”
“And now, for Megapwn himself… Megapwn, you are an evil the likes of which I have never known. You probably believe that your evil is matched by your power. And you may be right. But what I know that you do not is that your evil is absolutely matched by your vanity, your ego, your hubris. And that is your fatal flaw. I know from experience, my great enemy, allowing your inflated, sick self love to over power your sense of reality can cripple you, can leave you naked and exposed, vulnerable like you never imagined possible. It has done so to me in the past. It has done so to you as well. And it will do so again. For despite your might, despite all your power, despite the all encompassing evil at your heart, permeating your very soul, you have been beaten before. The combined might of the heroes of Alternae rose against you, and you fell before us. Now you have returned, and your fate shall be the same. You shall fall again. No matter what wicked plans you hatch, no matter what potent allies stand by your side, you will fail, for the power of good, the power of righteousness, the power of those who crave their divine freedom, and are willing to die to defend it, will always triumph over evil. And if I must sacrifice my very body to do so, I will see you destroyed once and for all…”
The citizens of Tokyo in response to that let out a mighty roar.
“And lastly, to you, my many friends upon this world… Heed my words. For there is great truth in them. Megapwn will be defeated. You will be protected. The unbelievable wonder that you have built with your hands and your minds and your hearts all across the surface of this beautiful world will stand when the battle is through. No force in this universe or any other can destroy it. For I will not allow the majesty I have found here to fade into history. This world, its arts, its sciences, its people, mean more to me than I ever knew was possible. And I will do anything to defend it. If it takes the last breath of my lungs, the last beat of my heart, I will save you. I will save… my home…
“The time of battle is nearly at hand. Find a safe place to rest. Be prepared for the onslaught to come. For it will not be quick, it will not be easy, it will not be without great cost. But the day shall be ours. THE DAY SHALL BE OURS!”
The Mighty Mjaeder! rose Gloenjir mightily into the air, and the assembled masses let out a mighty cheer. As his name echoed from their lips, the Mighty Mjaeder! leapt mightily into the air and flew from sight…
Across Tokyo, the Mighty Mjaeder! crouched upon a rooftop, preparing his mind for the task ahead. His solitude was short lived, as after a few moments, Bob the Frost Giant strode forward to join him. For a few moments, they stood in silence.
“Almost time…” Bob said, breaking the silence.
“… Yes.”
Bob frowned, studying his friend, “You seem… nervous.”
“That is probably because I am.”
“You? The Mighty Mjaeder!, nervous? This is a sight never before seen.”
“Bob, the fate of this world, of all of these people… it is in my hands. And despite the comfort I tried to bring today, I do not know if I can do what I have promised these people I will do…”
“You’re not sure if you’ll fight to the end?”
“No, no, of that I am sure. Absolutely sure. When I said I would die for this world, for these people, I meant it… I will die for them. What I do not know is if I will succeed.”
“You will.”
“I wish I could be as sure.”
“You will, because if you fight willing to die for this world, you have already succeeded. Nothing Megapwn can do can take that righteousness from you. And nothing he can do can match it. He is not willing to die for his cause. And that makes you mighty,” then he added with a smile, “MightiER.”
“But is my might enough?”
“It doesn’t have to be. Because it’s not just your might out there tonight. It’s Axel’s. It’s mine. It’s every citizen of this world who is willing to die for what they believe in’s. It’s OURS. And that might, that might is enough to accomplish anything. I do not know if yours will be hand the to strike the final blow. I believe it will. But what I am certain of is the blow will be struck. This world will not end tonight. It will keep spinning. And if it takes your life and mine to make that happen, it is still a great victory. Are you ready?
The Mighty Mjaeder! rose to his feet, “I am… my brother.”
The Mighty Mjaeder! extended his mighty hand. Bob the Frost Giant gripped it mightily. As they had once before, their bodies began to merge. Their flesh flowed together, reformed. In a few moments, they were one, and the now giant (and slightly blue) Mighty Mjaeder! stood ready, ready for the Final Battle…
“Citizens of Alternae, once more a great threat has arisen. Soon, battle will be joined, and the greatest forces of good and evil upon this world will meet, and in that meeting, settle your fate as well as their own. This is a time of great turmoil, and no doubt many of you know great fear. It is my hope that the simple words I have today will help allay that fear. But the words I have to offer are not just for you. They are for the allies who will ride to battle by my side, and the enemies we shall face together.”
“Firstly, to Citius, or perhaps it is Incitius you now wish to be called. You once stood as one of the mightiest heroes of this world. You once were a being I was proud to call my friend… And now, you have turned your back on all of that. You have turned your back on honor, you have turned your back on this city, these people, and this world… Incitius, I cannot begin to claim I can understand your mighty betrayal. The wonders these people have shown us, the beauty in their hearts, it is beyond compare. And I believe in your own deepest heart, you know it is worth saving. Whatever dark poison has reached your soul, I want you to know, my friend, for I hope that is what you continue to be, that there is still hope for you. There is still redemption. Despite all my mighty might, I was not worthy of the praise of these people when I first arrived on this world. I did not deserve their adoration. For I did not know what truly had worth, and I did not know what was worth fighting for. But I learned, through the guiding hand of good friends and the people of this world, I learned. What you have forgotten, they can again teach you. And if you realize your true self, your crimes will be forgiven, and I will be proud to once more fight by your side. But if you do not… if you fail to repent and stand by your wicked ways, then you will fall. Along with all forces of evil, you will fall. By my hand, and by my hammer, you shall know defeat, and your own hands will have been the author of your undoing.”
“Axel the Shark… Your mutated body may be cold blooded, but you have shown to us all the warmth of your heart. Your cells may have combined with those of one of this world’s greatest killers, but you have proven yourself to be a great protector of life, a champion of this city, and a powerful force for the good. I am honored to stand by your side in glorious battle, and together I believe there is no foe we cannot defeat, no evil that can stand against our mighty might. You have not stood as long as a defender of this city as have I, but in your time here you have already proven yourself a dozen times over. And I am sure that our greatest foe quakes in his mechanical boots to know you are numbered amongst those who stand against him. I am humbled to know that in scant few hours we will join the battle with the fate of this world in our hands. And with you amongst the mighty combatants, I know no fear…”
“And now, for Megapwn himself… Megapwn, you are an evil the likes of which I have never known. You probably believe that your evil is matched by your power. And you may be right. But what I know that you do not is that your evil is absolutely matched by your vanity, your ego, your hubris. And that is your fatal flaw. I know from experience, my great enemy, allowing your inflated, sick self love to over power your sense of reality can cripple you, can leave you naked and exposed, vulnerable like you never imagined possible. It has done so to me in the past. It has done so to you as well. And it will do so again. For despite your might, despite all your power, despite the all encompassing evil at your heart, permeating your very soul, you have been beaten before. The combined might of the heroes of Alternae rose against you, and you fell before us. Now you have returned, and your fate shall be the same. You shall fall again. No matter what wicked plans you hatch, no matter what potent allies stand by your side, you will fail, for the power of good, the power of righteousness, the power of those who crave their divine freedom, and are willing to die to defend it, will always triumph over evil. And if I must sacrifice my very body to do so, I will see you destroyed once and for all…”
The citizens of Tokyo in response to that let out a mighty roar.
“And lastly, to you, my many friends upon this world… Heed my words. For there is great truth in them. Megapwn will be defeated. You will be protected. The unbelievable wonder that you have built with your hands and your minds and your hearts all across the surface of this beautiful world will stand when the battle is through. No force in this universe or any other can destroy it. For I will not allow the majesty I have found here to fade into history. This world, its arts, its sciences, its people, mean more to me than I ever knew was possible. And I will do anything to defend it. If it takes the last breath of my lungs, the last beat of my heart, I will save you. I will save… my home…
“The time of battle is nearly at hand. Find a safe place to rest. Be prepared for the onslaught to come. For it will not be quick, it will not be easy, it will not be without great cost. But the day shall be ours. THE DAY SHALL BE OURS!”
The Mighty Mjaeder! rose Gloenjir mightily into the air, and the assembled masses let out a mighty cheer. As his name echoed from their lips, the Mighty Mjaeder! leapt mightily into the air and flew from sight…
Across Tokyo, the Mighty Mjaeder! crouched upon a rooftop, preparing his mind for the task ahead. His solitude was short lived, as after a few moments, Bob the Frost Giant strode forward to join him. For a few moments, they stood in silence.
“Almost time…” Bob said, breaking the silence.
“… Yes.”
Bob frowned, studying his friend, “You seem… nervous.”
“That is probably because I am.”
“You? The Mighty Mjaeder!, nervous? This is a sight never before seen.”
“Bob, the fate of this world, of all of these people… it is in my hands. And despite the comfort I tried to bring today, I do not know if I can do what I have promised these people I will do…”
“You’re not sure if you’ll fight to the end?”
“No, no, of that I am sure. Absolutely sure. When I said I would die for this world, for these people, I meant it… I will die for them. What I do not know is if I will succeed.”
“You will.”
“I wish I could be as sure.”
“You will, because if you fight willing to die for this world, you have already succeeded. Nothing Megapwn can do can take that righteousness from you. And nothing he can do can match it. He is not willing to die for his cause. And that makes you mighty,” then he added with a smile, “MightiER.”
“But is my might enough?”
“It doesn’t have to be. Because it’s not just your might out there tonight. It’s Axel’s. It’s mine. It’s every citizen of this world who is willing to die for what they believe in’s. It’s OURS. And that might, that might is enough to accomplish anything. I do not know if yours will be hand the to strike the final blow. I believe it will. But what I am certain of is the blow will be struck. This world will not end tonight. It will keep spinning. And if it takes your life and mine to make that happen, it is still a great victory. Are you ready?
The Mighty Mjaeder! rose to his feet, “I am… my brother.”
The Mighty Mjaeder! extended his mighty hand. Bob the Frost Giant gripped it mightily. As they had once before, their bodies began to merge. Their flesh flowed together, reformed. In a few moments, they were one, and the now giant (and slightly blue) Mighty Mjaeder! stood ready, ready for the Final Battle…
