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FITT FINAL WEEK

Its now the final week of doing my FITT workout and boy it was a journey. Doing this final week of exercises was more meaningful than others. This was because knowing that the end was near, i was giving my all to finish each day of this week’s exercise. However, it was not easy to do this week’s exercise since the exams are fast approaching and performance tasks of other subjects are almost due. Nevertheless, I would try to find time usually by the end of the day to work out and finish these exercises and when it was over, I felt really accomplished.

The journey of doing the FITT workout for 2 months was a blast. It was not easy, it was difficult, and it was tiring. However as I write this final vlog, I realized how all of it was important because my health is the most important thing a person could have. Each and everyone’s lives may be full of hardships and full of a lot of things and you may get busy. However, your health comes first because making sure that you are in shape and be physically healthy is important because it is what allows you to continue doing your everyday tasks. It was a fun ride and although this may be the final week of the FITT, I will still continue to exercise every now and then because taking care and showing love to myself is the one thing certain that allows me to continue living on as I move on the the next chapters of my life. Peace out!

Youtube Link:https://youtu.be/k6tvdxY3gb0

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FITT WEEK 3 FINALS

Its another of doing the FITT workouts. This 3rd week offered new opportunities for me to continue working out and improve my body. It was tiring, but in the end, I know it was still worth it in the end. It was tiring especially in trying to prepare and manage my time. It would take me about 30 minutes just to set-up my place because of a lot of things I have to organize, moving my desk, setting up my phone that constantly fell which was very ignoring as the video kept resetting, and gathering up enough strength to finish the workout. Yet when all’s said and done, I persevered and finished the workout and I hope that I would be able to continue doing it for the few weeks to come.

Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/xraCt7Gl0rk

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FITT WEEK 2 FINALS

Is another week for the FITT and things thankfully proceeded smoothly this week. Although I did discover one thing: Never work out with an empty stomach. You will get very tired easily. Other than that, I enjoyed working out this week because for now, we weren’t bombarded with activities. For now atleast. Although it was still tiring because I would always workout at the end of the day, it felt accomplishing to finish the last workout and just rested right after. I look forward to continuing this for the weeks to come.   Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/o1zIBXwsBZw

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FITT WEEK 1 FINALS

It is is now a new set of weeks for the FITT and since these are now the finals, i decided to change my workout a little bit for a fresh new experience. However, the workout consisted of the same types of exercises as the previous FITT plan with just little variations and twists here and there so it will still be using the same FITT plan as last time since the exercises I did falls under the same category. I had no problem in working out with my new routine and I had a smooth progress for the first few days this week. The 3rd day however was a bit hard since I was sleep deprived and I did the workout at the very last minute of the night before I ate dinner. This was because I had my hands full on finishing our research and doing other activities so I was only able to exercise at 8 pm with my body almost drained of energy. Thankfully, my body was able to handle it and I was able to get through the workout. I hope that in the next couple of weeks, I would have more smoother schedules which allows me to workout without my schedule conflicting each other. I have started to notice changes in my body and I look forward to continue doing the FITT plan for the weeks to come.

Progress not Perfection

Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/Q2lwRwzR-kU

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WEEK 4 - FITT

It is now the 4th week of performing the FITT plan

Finding time to perform the exercises has been increasingly difficult due to the amount of workload that we have. I was able to start exercising at 12 am on Tuesday, 3 pm on Wednesday, and 8 pm on Friday. Nevertheless, despite how tired I was, I still pushed myself to do the exercises because at the end of the day, it was for my body. I could say my body has been conditioned well enough to do exercises without having to run out of breath as much as when I first started it. When all is said and done, I am now one step closer to living a more healthy lifestyle and to keep my body in shape.

 YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Ir8qkWqJt-M

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FITT Week 3

Another week another weekly reflection!

It has been an increasingly difficult and busy week. What I noticed is that it would be harder to complete the weekly exercises because of the increasing amount of workload given to us in all our different subjects and an increasingly amount of effort is needed in order to finish these tasks. Due to this, I would be drained in doing the workouts. These activities include different PTs, college applications, research, and activities.

Nonetheless, I would always find and make time to do the exercises. I particularly start exercising after or last period in 3:30. I would take a 30-minute break, set-up my room, and do my workout which would last a total of 30-35 minutes per session. This is important because in order to keep doing my other tasks, I need to stay fit and healthy because this body is the only thing I would have that would be with me until the end of days. Doing the exercises however was tiring, yet my body has gotten used to working out so this means I do not have to be nearly passing out every after workout. I look forward to continue doing this plan for days to come in order to become stronger, better and reach my goals for my body.

Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/czu04kLz-84

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FITT - WEEK 2

In the 2nd week of the FITT workout, I decided to use another set of exercises which mostly revolves around cardio again. This week was more harder to accomplish because of the conflicting schedules with the other activities in other subjects. However after resting I would find the time to exercises. At first, my body was comfortable with the workout but after the 2nd day, my legs suddenly got sore on Thursday afternoon after I did my activities. And during the 3rd day, I was really tired since I was exhausted from doing our research and my body was a little sore. But I pushed through my limits in order to complete this week of exercises. I hope that next week set of exercises would be more smoother and I hope my body will be more rested once I start doing my FITT workout next week.

Workout Link: https://youtu.be/ATcYi7U60Vo

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FITT - WEEK 1

Regular exercise is very important for our bodies in order for it to stay fit and healthy. Not only does it benefit you physically, but it also improves your mental health and affect the way you think. Ever since the pandemic begun, I actually thought of working out a lot more to lose weight and keep myself healthy especially of how I sometimes get conscious about my body. During the summer break, I actually started doing it but ever since classes started, my progress slowly diminished until I could not find the time to workout. 

Now during the prelims, we started making our FITT plans and now during our midterms, we started working out. I decided to focus mostly on cardiovascular exercise because I need to improve my respiratory system from not tiring out easily because of my history of asthma. I also applied a little bit of muscular strength and a little endurance here and there to balance it out. The first week went well surprisingly. The first day, I woke up at 4 am and started working out. I initially planned to woke up at this time on Wednesday and Friday however I was too tired and overslept due to the other activities I am working on in order subjects.

My workout mostly consisted of endurance punches, squat pulses, leg and arm raises, and obliques. After the first day of working out, my legs and thighs hurt for awhile because it has been awhile since I last exercised. It was a little hard to finish the but I was able to pull it off. The 2nd days of exercising was more easier to finish despite my legs and thighs still hurting and during the last day, my legs and thighs did not hurt as much and I was able to finish it. After all was said and done, I actually looking forward to continue doing the FITT plan to slowly improve and get better and I am curios to see the progress that I will make the coming weeks. 

Workout Link: https://youtu.be/CmSjXJlimYE

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Haven

Its just hard for us to get along, With all this racial discrimination going on. I wish we could come to a compromise, Or everyone will end in chaos otherwise.

I wish one day after opening my eyes, After a good night’s rest and see a paradise. Just thinking about it fills me with joy. A peaceful place that nobody would destroy.

Groups of people talking with one another, Enjoying their lives, not giving a damn about their color. Be it white or black, Hispanic or Asian, Experiencing equal rights where nobody would get banned.

This is the haven that I have been longing for, A society that should be just right next door. I wish for a world where different races are not fighting, And global peace where racial discrimination is non-existing.

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If not now, when?

The story Waiting by Ron Darvin and the video Miss Nothing talks about one common theme. It is the lives of overseas Filipino Workers. Reading and watching these were very interesting. The story Waiting really hit me hard. When I first read the story, it seemed a little boring because I thought it would just be like any other story. When I read it midway however, I was suddenly intrigued because the structure of the sentence kept changing from present to past again and again. It showed the struggles that the mother had to endure just for the sake for a better future for her son Miguel. She also broke up with her husband due to him cheating on her. She went through so much yet she never gives up. It was also very hard for her as an OFW. It was very hard for her to leave home and she couldn’t say goodbye to her son. And when she worked there, some people also talked bad about her job. Yet she endured it and was able to bring her son to Vancouver, Canada. Although they were able to move there, it was still hard for them because of culture shock. Over time, they start to miss the things that they used to have back in the Philippines. The food, culture, and much more. This goes to show that living overseas is not that easy both for the people working there and for those who are left. start to leave their country to live abroad. In the end, they will greatly miss their loved ones and the life they used to have when they were back in the Philippines.

What hit me the most was how the son felt when her mother left the Philippines. It was waiting for the day that they would meet with her mother. Days turned to weeks, then months, then years. It reminded me one of my most loved quotes “If not now, when?”. I know the pain of waiting for something to happen especially when it involves waiting for a friend or a loved one. However, the story showed that no matter how long it takes, it will all work out in the end. It may take a long time, but one must be strong and to wait and endure the pain that comes your way.

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Reflection

For me, the real message behind the anecdote or the urban legend is that Filipinos are one of the most family-oriented people. They love their families and loved-ones so much and they will never forget about them. This can be seen in the story where the main character sees lots of balikbayan boxes in the airport. These boxes symbolize their love for them and even though they are far apart, they still care for them and decide to send some gifts and care packages such as food, perfumes, and other sorts of ‘pasalubong’ for their loved ones.

Filipinos are so family-oriented that they will do any means necessary in order to be with their family especially during Christmas. This is especially for people who are travelling abroad. The urban legend or the anecdote also denoted that as well on the last part wherein a man packed himself in a box just to get home to his country. This shows how much Filipinos really care for them and they really love their family so much that they could not bear to spend Christmas without their families in their homes. Christmas especially is a time where families get together and enjoy their time and eat together and Filipinos take this very seriously. They will do whatever it takes to be with them because that is just how much Filipinos care and love their families. That is real message behind this anecdote or urban legend.

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Title of Work: Why Do They Say That Our English Is Bad?

Outline:

1.0.     Introduction

     1.1.     Students commit different errors in their literary works despite what year level they are.

     1.2.     Thesis Statement:  The Philippines is also in a very difficult situation for English teachers try their hardest to teach their students the rules of written English, but the students still make mistakes.

2.0.     Teachers and linguists alike have been searching for ways and methods to successfully teach English, and are still searching for them.

     2.1.     Recurring errors in phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse of second language learners

     2.2.      It is important to research these repeated errors to fix the alleged grammar problems of Filipino college students.

3.0.     Common errors are found in essays of first-year college students.

     3.1.    The most popular are errors in the use of verbs, accompanied by errors in the use of prepositions, word choice issues, and subject-verb agreement problems.

     3.2.   These errors are considered errors due to the certain standards language teachers want their students to follow and are prescribed by grammarians.

4.0.     Teaching Standard English as though it exists will be unethical.

     4.1.     A clear standard is important to rationalize policies for the teaching of Standard English.

     4.2.      Figures of appropriateness within prevailing conceptions of differences of expression.

5.0.     Philippine English is creolized.

     5.1.    English is the second language of the Philippines.

     5.2.    When teaching a second language, a certain standard has to be embraced.

     5.3.    Despite how hard the instructor attempts to teach English, a local variety can arise.

Summary:

English teachers often get frustrated that despite their best efforts in teaching writing English to their students, they still commit different errors in their literary works despite what year level they are. Teachers and linguists alike are doing their best to find ways and strategies to teach them effectively. Some of the errors found in students’ essays are the use of verbs, prepositions, and word choice. However, it would be dishonest to teach Standard English, but there is a need for a particular standard to rationalize policies on teaching the subject. There will always be different perspectives on the matter on the topic, yet no matter how hard English teachers try, a local variety of the language will continue to develop in the Philippines.

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Justice

Unfair, prejudiced, and discriminatory,  This is our world in its entirety.  Society only looks up and admires those up in the ladder,  Never daring a glance to those in the gutter. 

Though our situation is quite depressing,   A dark reality that our adolescent minds are slowly realizing. But still I believe, though I have been countlessly exposed, That Justice will never be postponed.

I admit, it is quite naïve, yet there is still truth in my words. People often disregard the fact that karma always returns. The truth will prevail, the lies will soon be revealed, Justice will always succeed. 

Justice is not based on color and the number of greens. It is not based on power and smooth grins. Justice is a right, no matter how big or small. It cannot be for one, but for all.

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The Poverty in Philippines

The story of Lengua Para Diablo by Merlinda Bobis talks about unemployment and poverty and how it affects the families and the lives of people.  This tells a story about the reality here in the Philippines. We cannot deny that our country is one of the poorest here in Southeast Asia. Our country is suffering from it, and according to studies, in 2018, 16.6% lived below the natural poverty line. And more than a quarter of the Philippines where around 105.7 million people live in dire poverty. This story tells about what are the different hardships a family must go through if they are in poverty. It shows how hard it is to live a normal life and it is severely affecting family bonds as well as the health of these people.

This still exists today and it is bound to increase even more. Some reasons for the cause of poverty are poor family planning, unemployment, inflation, and the underwhelming income workers are earning here in this country. And now, due to Due to the Covid-19 pandemic poverty just became even worse as businesses were shut down and unemployment is at its peak. With this, people lost heir jobs and have their businesses closed. Without any source of income, they will struggle to earn money for their basic necessities such as food, water for the family and education for their children. If this were to continue, this could severely affect their lives. Families would be homeless, malnutrition will rise amongst people, children would be forced to work, and this could increase the crime rate of the country. That’s why this issue is not to be taken lightly and the government and people should find ways in any way they can to help these poor people.

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The Unexpected Revenge

*This is a reflection about the story  Preludes by Daryll Delgado*

              Based on what I understood from this story, it is talking about gender equality, infidelity, and revenge. The story used the flashback type of structure, stating what happened to the husband that he died, and flashing back to what happened before he met his demise. This story was really interesting because when it first started out, it seemed like that the story was just another random boring story. But as it progressed, it started to stated to all come together. Her husband was cheating on her, and he still has the audacity to command her and let him do whatever he wants. Nenita was actually a forgiving a kind girl at first, putting through his actions and forgave him knowingly that he cheated on her. And then in the end, she silently killed her husband as she could not take it anymore.

               First, is important to take note of gender equality. As we know, it is currently one of the problems that not only our country faces, but the entire world. We should treat everyone as equals and not abuse someone just because of their gender. This not only goes for men, but to women as well because any gender can fall victim to gender inequality. Next is infidelity. For me, when one starts to meet the love of their life, they should stick to that one person alone and not cheat. Disloyalty is a grave sin and cheating on someone you love will mark a scar on their life forever. If a person cheats on you, they are mentally undeveloped and you deserve way better. Lastly is revenge. Its true that the husband did some things that were seriously wrong, but for me, it is never the right option to end someone’s life just in order to revenge. He probably deserves to be treated like hell and karma will strike, but killing them Is way too far. In the end, I really think this story was interesting and there are a lot of lessons you can learn as these lessons can reflect to our society nowadays.

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Ayaw Sayangi Ang Oras

Sa kadamo nato, kahibaw gyud ta tanan,

Na kita mga tao naa gyuy problema giagian.

Di ta maka ingon mura rakag hayahay,

Kay di ta kahibalo ang iya utok bahin patay na diay.

  Ang oras makuha nimo kay gamay ra kaayu,

Mao gae na dapat nimo gamiton ug pamaayo.

Kay kung human na ang panahon ug niagi na,

Dili na nimo makuhag usab bisag unsaon pana.

  Pananglitan lang sa usa ka situwasyon,

Na naa kay kauban gusto sturyaon ug ubanon.

Wala ka niduol niya unya mao na na,

Di namo makipaguban, human na na.

  Pwede sab na naa kay imbitasyon,

Pero niana nalang ka na wa ka nidayon.

Damo kaayo kag nasayangan na kalipayon,

Pero wala na, human ng panahon.

  Ang nakasakit pagyud kay maglagot ka,

Sa imo kaugalingon na nagbinugo ka.

Mangutana ka sa imo kaugalingon ngano man,

Na sa kadako sa panahon, wa kaayo mo naguban.

  Pero dapat di lang ta mag sigeg maoy,

Kay pagkahuman ani tanan, ikaw ray luoy.

Hunaa nalang na atleast naa kay nakat.unan,

Na sa mga sunod na mga panahon, di na na mausban.

  Pero para mas maayu, ayaw nalang na suwaya,

Na ikaw kay mag sayang-sayang sa imo mga orasa.

Mao toh gamita gyud nag maayo,

Salig naa pakay mabuhat,

Ug para malipayon pa ka na klaro.

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The Great Confluence

Chapter 1: The Rising

It was just another beautiful day in the Ivory Isles. Located near the isles is the Isles of Masks, an ancient place full of inhabitants that wears masks as the name suggests. They have a tradition of ritual and disciplined swordsmanship, and those who follow these traditions are called Juggernauts which. One of the Juggernauts was a young man named Yurnero. This man was a stern and serious character, living his life honorably and is a highly disciplined swordsman. His master, Sabasteen was a well-known blacksmith in their land that produced the finest of swords. 

     Sabasteen: Yurnero, come over here. 

     Yurnero: What do you desire master. 

     Sabasteen: A group of thieves have stolen the precious artifacts of the Ivory Isles. It is still unknown on who the culprit is. I need you to investigate the situation. This is a classified mission. No one else must learn about this or else this could stir chaos for our people. 

     Yurnero: By your honor, it will be done. I will not let these traitors go unpunished. 

     Sabasteen: I know you won’t disappoint me and your homeland. Now go. 

Juggernaut went to the monastery of the stolen artifacts. He looked for clues on the where beings of the thieves. The building was clean empty. He searched to bottom, but no evidence was to be found. Just as he was giving up hope on finding evidences on the monastery, he saw a strange unusual pattern on the red wall. 

     Yurnero: Somethings not right here. This doesn’t match the patterns of the other wall. This is blood. It says “The Lost Order”. 

After deciphering the message, the Juggernaut decided to go back to the place his master was staying. Just as he was heading home, he sensed the presence of people following him. 

     Yurnero: One, three, five, seven, a total of nineteen enemies. Its no use hiding. Show yourselves.

 A bunch of men, all wearing masks wearing black robes decided to show up from the shadows. Behind them was a man wearing armor that benefited of a general. It was the lord of the Ivory Isles, Nishigami. 

     Yurnero: My lord, what is the meaning of this? 

     Nishigami: You have involved yourself on a matter that is out of your hands. We heard about it. You know about The Lost Order. 

     Yurnero: How did you know I was investigating this case? 

     Nishigami: The Order has their own ways. As one of the strongest Juggernauts alive, you will pose a dangerous threat to our future plans. So, I have decided to take care of you as soon as possible. And you fell right into the trap. 

The lord of the land then walked away, leaving his minions to take on Yurnero. He was surrounded on all sides, and he was outnumbered eighteen to one. 

     Mercenary 1: Die! 

Just before the mercenary was able to hit Yurnero, he suddenly appeared behind him in the blink of an eye, killing the mercenary. 

     Mercenary 2: What? When did that happen? 

     Mercenary 3: We knew this guy to be dangerous, but this is just absurd! 

Yurnero then suddenly leapt towards each enemy, slashing them instantly without giving them a single moment to react. And soon, all the mercenaries hired to kill him, perished in just a short amount of time. 

     Yurnero: It’s been awhile since I had to use this skill. I must hurry to my master now. He should know the betrayal of the lord of this land. 

Yurnero then arrived to his master’s place and told him everything about what the lord did to him. 

     Yurnero: Master! It was the lord of this land, Nishigami! He was the one who stole the artifacts for his own good! He hired mercenaries to kill me and thought he could get away with it. 

     Sebasteen: It seems the time has finally come. Here take this. You will need it for the journey ahead of you. 

     Yurnero: Your prized sword. Why? I don’t understand. I may be strong, but why are you giving me your most valued treasure? 

     Sebasteen: Your journey is just about to begin. Know that the honor of our kind is with you, and I trust you make the correct decisions. 

*Horn Sounding* 

     Nishigami: Yurnero, come out this instant! 

Upon hearing the voice of the corrupt lord, Yurnero felt like this will only lead to no good. 

     Yurnero: There you are you cowardly traitor! Fight me like a man! Where’s your honor as a swordsman? 

     Nishigami: Don’t lecture me about honor pup! How dare you defy the lord of this land. For that, you shall be severely punished. You are hereby banished from this land, and is denied to experience a noble death. And from now on, you shall be branded as an exile and a traitor to his land! 

As commotion stirred up in the center of their town, more and more people gathered to see what was happening. Hundreds of Juggernauts were present to witness the announcement of the lord. 

     Yurnero: Everyone don’t believe him! He is a traitor to th-

     Nishigami: Silence! One more word and I will end the lives of everyone you love. Hundreds of juggernauts are gathered here. It is not a wise move to do anything stupid. 

     Yurnero: Don’t believe him my fellow Juggernauts! This person is a threat to our- 

The sky suddenly glowed green and magic particles were seeping from the ground

     Nishigami: What is this? What’s happening? 

As purple magic particles seeped from the ground, the sky also suddenly turned green, as if it were the horrifying land of the dead. As everyone was confused on the strange phenomenon, as strong earthquake suddenly occurred and split the land in half. 

     Nishigami: *falls to ground* What is this magic? Who did this? 

     Sebasteen: The time has come. It feels like vengeful magic, it’s the undead. 

     Yurnero: The undead? What is magic of people on the realm of the dead doing here! While everyone was panicking, skeletons then rose from the ground beneath them, and the sky soon became more darker at every passing second. 

     Nishigami: Guards! Protect me! 

     Yurnero: Master run away! I will take care of Nishigami once and for all and bring honor to our country. 

     Sebasteen: No. Its too late for us. This land will soon sink to the bottom of the sea in any moment now. You must live, preserve the honor of the Isle of Masks, and bring us justice! 

     Yurnero: I won’t do it! I can’t abandon you! If our land is to fall then I shall die before that happens. Blade Fury! 

Yurnero’s renowned katana techniques allow him to master the flow of the blade, spinning with his blade gracefully, tearing down every skeleton in his path. The skeletons used magic on Yurnero, but it was to no effect. Other Juggernauts were also fighting throughout the hectic battlefield. 

     Juggernaut 1: Yurnero! You muse leave at once! Leave the rest to us! 

     Juggernaut 2: The honor of our nation shall not be tarnished with the acts of a traitor! 

     Sebasteen: My student! Remember what I have thought you! You mus-

Sebasteen, then got stabbed on the back by a bone sword. He fell to the ground with a huge smack. 

     Yurnero: Master!!!! 

     ???: Ahhh. A student-master relationship I see. *evil laughter* 

     Juggernaut 1: Who are you!? You abomination! 

     Ostarion: I am the Wraith King, Ostarion. I heard the stories of this place. The relics of this nation. So, I just decided to hop by and take it for my kingdom. Submit to the Wraith King’s rule! 

     Yurnero: You fiend! How did the realm of the dead arrive at the realm of the living? 

     Ostarion: You poor naïve child. True you may be strong to some but to me, you are just a lowly rat. There are still a lot of things possible out there that is way beyond your imagination. Too bad you won’t live to see the end of it. Wraithfire Blast! 

Yurnero got hit with the green spectral fire, stunning him. 

     Yurnero: I can’t move. Is this the end? I couldn’t fulfill my master’s wishes. What did he want me to do? 

     Ostarion: *slowly walking towards him* Another subject for the Wraith King. Goodbye! Just before Ostarion could slice Yurnero, a fellow Juggernaut blocked the sword of the king. 

     Ostarion: You lowly plebeian. You dare stand against me? 

     Juggernaut 1: Healing Ward! Purge! Yurnero can you move now!? 

     Yurnero: *pants* Yes, I can. thank you! 

     Juggernaut 1: Run! As you are right now, you cannot take him on! Get stronger and avenge us! Forget about the traitorous lord. I’m sure he has fallen by now! 

     Yurnero: I see his body laying on the ground there, he is turning into a wraith. But brother I cannot leave you to die! 

     Juggernaut 1: Just go! You need to live to tell our story and so our legacy will endure! The other Juggernauts and I will hold him off. Go! 

     Yurnero: But-

Suddenly. A blue wisp suddenly attached to the body of Yurnero, as the tethered wisp approached the Juggernaut, it, and Yurnero were suddenly teleported out of the Isles of Masks. Just after they had escaped, the entire land suffered another strong earthquake, and was devoured by the ocean waves during the night of vengeful magic. 

Chapter Epilogue: 

Yurnero lost everything. His friends, his family, his people, and his fellow warriors. Yurnero was now the sole survivor of his people. He alone remains to carry on the Isle’s long Juggernaut tradition, their art, and to avenge his fallen nation from the hands of suffering so that another nation would not fall victim to the same fate. And so, the Juggernaut embarks on a journey, until the day comes that he and Ostarion would meet again. 

Chapter 2: The Grand Magus

Yurnero saw a flash of bright light. Next thing he knew, he was at another island far from the Isleof Masks. He looked around, and still sees the wisp tethered to him.

   Yurnero: This wisp, you are one of the Fundamentals! The Fundamental of Force. Why did you save me?

    Io: *bleep bloop noises*

Io doesn’t have a clear spoken language, but its reactions are conveyed through sounds which resembles music patterns. Yet, only a few special people are able to understand the wisp’s speeches such as Yurnero due to his connections with the spirits.

    Yurnero: The Great Confluence is soon coming? It does make sense. The realm of the dead suddenly arrived and slaughtered my people. Wait what is that?

At the distance of the cliff they were staying, they saw a green explosion-like fog appeared in the distance. It was the Isle of Masks

   Io: *Bleep Bloop Io noises*

    Yurnero: Yes. It’s my homeland isn’t it? Its sinking towards the sea.

Yurnero tightly grasps his hand and pointed his sword towards the sinking isles

   Yurnero: Master, my fellow Juggernauts, and my people! I shall avenge you. I vow to continue our ways and traditions. I shall make sure to save this realm from the dead!

    Io: *Bleep bloop Io noises*

    Yurnero: Thank you kind Fundamental. I will need your protection. If it’s the realm of the dead we’re dealing, we would need an army and more strong arms at our aid. I know a few friends. We should go visit then.

    Io: *Bleep bloop Io noises*

Yurnero: Its true, we don’t know where they will strike next. We will have to find out on the way. Hopefully Sven or Tresdin may know a thing or two.

    Io: *Bleep bloop Io noises*

    Yurnero: Tresdin is preparing for a war? That may have something to do with the Great Confluence master was talking about. Let’s join her later. We have to go to Sven first. That rogue knight should be of great help to us. Let’s head to Lordaeron, I heard he was recently there.

    Io: *Bleep bloop Io noises*

Io and Juggernaut then began their journey to find Sven, the Rogue knight. Three months have passed and on the way to Lordaeron, they have arrived by the Passage of Sarddel which blocked of Lordaeron. A rocky passageway full of gargoyles, golems, and other rock creatures.

    Io: *Squeek high pitched noises*

    Yurnero: Yes, I sense his presence as well. Show yourself!

    ???: Long time no see Yurrnero. I see the Fundaments have also decided to take action.

A mysterious figure emerged from the shadows. A green figure wearing black and green robes holding a staff that glowed with green arcanery.

    Yurnero: Is that you Rubick? It has been a long time indeed.

    Rubick: I heard what happened to your homeland. I’m sorry for your loss. But did there happen to be strong spells that the sunk with your people? And did the realm of the dead show any strong spells?

    Yurnero: So, I lost my everything and the first think you decide to ask is about our lost and hidden spells? You really haven’t changed. Our spells won’t even do you any good for a wizard such as you.

    Io: *Confused Io noises*

    Yurnero: You haven’t heard about this guy? *Laughs*. Let me introduce you. This weird man is Rubick, also known as the Grand Magus. Boy dreams to become like his father, the Apex Mage and the son of the great Aghanim. Rubick this just proves how far you are from achieving your father’s footsteps. Drop it. Stop living in your father’s shadows. And become your own man.

    Rubick: Was that supposed to be an insult!? Io aren’t you supposed to be everywhere attending other businesses such as Lordaeron and Stonehall? My thirst for knowledge can never be quenched, and I will not stop until I achieve my fathers’ fame and power.

     Yurnero: Wait what do you mean about Lordaeron we were just heading there once we are through the Passage of Sardel. And Stonehall too near our Ancient? Did something happen there as well?

     Rubick: Yes. Our Ancient, which is a big structure that watches over the land, and our source of life.

    Io: *Bleep bloop Io noises*

    Rubick: So, all this time you were just accompanying Juggernaut on his way to Lordaeron? I thought you should’ve known better. War between the undead and Lordaeron will happen soon. No scratch that. It’s happening right now I believe. I was just on the way there as well.

    Io: *Bleep bloop Io noises*

    Yurnero: Yes, I owe this wisp my life. If it weren’t for him, I would’ve been a goner. Why do you plan to head there? Do you want to save this realm as well?

    Rubick: Oh nah of course not. One of the generals of the Empire of Bone leads the army attacking there. I merely just want to learn his arcanery.

    Yurnero: Rubick, if you stand for nothing, what will you fall for?

    Rubick: I stand for myself, to become the next Apex Mage, just like my father.

    Yurnero: You- This guy’s hopeless. Where in the world did you get this information anyway?

    Rubick: A few months ago, I went to the Ivory Incumbarium and spoke with Nerif.

    Yurnero: Nerif!? You mean the Nerif the Oracle?! How?

    Rubick: My thirst for knowledge led me to the Ivory of Incumbarium. Yes, a lot of traps are there but my magics easily allowed me to pass through. Yes, getting information from the Oracle was a tough one. We exchanged spells and fought for several hours. I then got my fill of riddles, did some research on it and here we are.

    Yurnero: Did he tell you anything about the Great Confluence?

    Rubick: The Great what now?

    Yurnero: Forget it we’ll deal with it later. Now, we must hurry to Lordaeron. Our friends. I mean, MY friends need our help. Let’s go there now.

    Rubick: Are you saying you’re asking me, the Grand Magus to accompany you to help save a pitiful empire, yet this pitiful realm?

    Yurnero: You’re hopeless and you have no honor. Fine. If you come with us, you will get your fill of magic for your own enjoyment, how about that?

    Rubick: Fair enough. Let us be on our way then.

    Io: *Disappointed Io noises*

Chapter Epilogue:

And so, the Yurnero hurriedly went towards Lordaeron with their new companion, Rubick, the Grand Magus. Despite their difference in their beliefs, Yurnero decided to put up with his narcissistic attitude because his power will be a great aid in order to battle against the Realm of the dead.

Chapter 3: The Siege on Lordaeron

The group finally arrived at the gates of Lordaeron. Fire lit up the night sky, and buildings were blazed in fire. In the entrance, they saw Davion, the Dragon Knight. A powerful, durable, straightforward, yet versatile knight.

     Davion: *Uses Breath of Fire*. That takes care of this batch. Who goes there!?

     Yurnero: We’re friendlies calm down.

     Davion: The Juggernaut, The Grand Magus, and one of the Fundamentals. Its rare to see a bunch of big names gathered in one place. Let’s cut the formalities and get straight into it. Follow me towards our headquarters.

     Yurnero: But what about the City?

     Davion: This was just the first wave. They will come at us at any second now.

     Rubick: You go follow them to plan for whatever you need to plan. I need to examine these bodies and the magic behind this.

      Io. *Bleep bloop Io noises*

      Yurnero: Okay go do your thing. Davion, let’s go.

Yurnero then followed Dragon Knight to their headquarters to discuss about their plans. For the coming of the next wave of undead forces. Inside the building were a bunch of familiar faces that Juggernaut knew.

     Sven: It’s the Juggernaut, Yurnero! It’s been too long!

     Yurnero: Sven! I knew you were here. I’m glad to see you well.

Sven, a rogue knight wielding the massive, Adjudicator’s Blade and the massive shield Vigil Segnet.  

     Invoker: Aeons have I waited, and saved, for this battle to commence! Throughout the aeons I have been known by many names…but my true name of power…is Carl.

     Everyone in the room: ……….

Carl, the Invoker, also known as the Arsenal Magus who mastered the Lost Magic of Quas, Wex, and Exort. He never stops talking and a narcissistic wizard. Despite having young looks, he is a hundred times years old. Everyone hates him. Be it friend or foe. Everyone.

      Yurnero: This is not normal. Its rare to see a bunch us heroes gathered in one place. What brings us all here coincidentally at the same time? Even the Fundamental of Forces and Rubick are outside. Thinks in his mind *Rubick must really regret not being in the room where it happens. *

      Davion: I reside here as the guardian of Lordaeron.

      Sven: I believe Jugg that you have heard me having business here? All of a sudden, these undead started to appear, can’t run from it. And I love my land, I have to fight for it.

      Invoker: I am a beacon of knowledge blazing across a black sea of ignorance. My totality eclipses the cosm! Behold before you, the illustrious, the imperious, ingenious arch-mage… CARL.

      Everyone in the room: ………

Everyone in the room became quiet. Everyone just really hates Invoker.

      Davion: *Coughs* lets get to the meeting at hand. The first wave has caused this much devastation to this city. Luckily, we were able to hold them off.  From the information I gathered, the general leading them was Clinkz. I’m sure all of you here are familiar with the guy.

      Yurnero: Whispers *Just like what Rubick said from the oracle*

      Sven: If its just him this should be fairly easy. His only strength is his Searing Arrows and his Skeleton Walk. If we place sentry wards, we should just be fine.

      Davion: Its not wise to underestimate the enemy. He is a general, of course he must have measures. I heard he brought friends with him to finish us once and for all.

      Sven: We can end this war at Yorktown, cut them off at sea but, for this to succeed there is someone else we need.

      Davion: I know.

The heroes then continued to discuss their plans against the invasion of the coming undead forces. They then manned different entrances of Lordaeron. Juggernaut took the North side. Dragon Knight and his men took the West. Rubick and Sven took the East. Invoker took the South all by himself. And Io stayed in the middle as the support to go to anyone at any given moment.

Soon, the sky filled with red clouds heavily rained. It was time for the battle to commence. The sound of drums grew closer. It was a huge undead fleet that amounts to almost 100 galleon ships. There was a ship however that caught the eyes of everyone. With red and black flags, and a structure that resembled a ghost ship, located at the bow was Clinkz. A burning skeletal marksman who commandeered the entire fleet.

      Juggernaut: Its them. Master, may this momento you left me protect this land.

      Invoker: *Chanting Loudly* Harlek's Incantation of Incineration!

A catastrophic ray of fierce energy from the sun suddenly appeared, targeting multiple ships. After its channeling, it incinerating all the ships that were hit with it.

      Rubick: Fascinating energy. Let me try that.

Rubick pointed his staff at Invoker from the southern part of the map, and a solar energy came out of Invoker without him realizing it, and was absorbed by the staff of Rubick.

      Rubick: Sun strike!

Rubick tried to do the same thing Invoker did. But was only able to create one ray instead of multiple rays.

     Rubick: Ha! That was terrible…  

      Sven: Your ability as a trickster and in stealing spells is admirable. But why didn’t you target the main ship with Clinkz in it?

     Rubick: That would be disappointing then.

All of a sudden, Clinkz pointed his bow at a sky, and all at once, multiple Searing Arrows rained down from the sky on the entire city.

     Yurnero: Everyone, take cover!

Multiple arrows rained on the ground with each arrow causing an explosion as it hits the ground.

      Sven: *Uses Warcry* Raaaaaaughh!

Sven’s warcry covered his allies with a small shield, but this only helped minimize the damage they sustained.

Soon, the battlefield was covered with smokes.

      Davion: *cough* *cough. Status report everyone!

When the smoked cleared, the entire city was filled with the skeletal army.

      Yurnero: In just a short time, how? Looks like its time. Juggernaaaaaaaaut!

Juggernaut used his Blade Fury, dancing throughout the battlefield like a tornado, shattering all skeletons that came across him.

On the other side, Sven with his giant sword, cleaved multiple skeletons at once with his giant sword.

     Sven: *cough* Jugg! How are you holding? Tell me if you see Clinkz, that little skeleton could be anywhere by now!

Dragon knight then used his Ultimate skill, Elder Dragon Form, and transformed into a black dragon and took off to the sky.

      Davion: Sven your hit. Take it easy. *Uses breath of fire on skeletons* I will search for him throughout the battlefield. I must see how everyone else is doing!

     Invoker: Quas Quas Exort! Killing Wall of Koryx!

An Ice wall appeared, encasing multiple skeletons in ice.

     Invoker: Wex Trionis! Endoleon's Malevolent Perturbation!

An EMP appeared on the battlefield, exploding and emptied the mana of the skeletal mages.

     Invoker: Wex Quas Wex! My foes aloft!

A fast-moving tornado appeared, suspending them in the air and ripping enemies with the wind.

     Invoker: And for the finale, Exort Wex Exort! Gallaron's Abyssal Carnesphere! Behold the meatball!

Invoker pulled down a meteor from the sky, crashing down the land and rolled forward and setting the skeletons aflame, and finished of the last of the remaining skeletons in the Southern part of the City.

     Rubick: *Watches from a distance* *Gulp* There is no spell that I can master, but that guy is just overkill. So that is the power of the Arsenal Magus. Interesting!

     Invoker: Whatever that was, twas scarcely worth my notice. This bores me. Is there none t hat can stand against my will?

Suddenly, a big black green creature that resembled a gargoyle suddenly emerged from the shadows. Dragon knight looked at it from a distance and was shocked.

     Davion: Smoke of Deceit?! Everyone watch out! They have already infiltrated our defenses. They could be anywhere by now! Sentry wards does not reveal enemies using Smoke of Deceit!

The black winged creature spoke in a deep voice.

     Harbinger: Well, well, if it isn’t Carl. If you had studied more arcanery, you might have evaded your own demise.

     Invoker: Harbinger, the Outworld Devourer. What a surprise, you dare fight me? You think Learn how fragile you are! Quas Quas Quas! Sadron's Protracted Frisson!

Invoker casted a spell that chilled the enemy to their core. But it was to no effect. A sudden blue light of barrier emerged from the Outworld Devourer, and blocked the spell completely.

     Harbinger: Linken’s Sphere, the magical sphere that protected famous heroes throughout history. You thought that your spells would have any effect on me? Arcane Orb!

Harbinger's outworldly knowledge allows it to tap into the ebb and flow of all spiritual energy, infusing it into his being. From his staff, he fired off orbs to Invoker, damaging him based on his mana pool.

     Davion:  *watching from a distance* This is bad! Invoker has the highest mana pool around us! Harbinger is the worst possible enemy for a Magic User. Invoker Use your ghost walk and run away! I’m coming!

     Invoker: Aurgh! Quas Quas We-

      Harbinger: It’s too late. This is the end. Astral Imprisonment!

Harbinger casted Astral Imprisonment on both Invoker and Dragon Knight, placing the target in an astral prison, locked away between a pocket between the world, and the Outworld.

    Harbinger: Sanity’s Eclipse!

Harbinger used his ultimate skill, unleashing a huge psychic blast that deals to enemies based on the difference between Harbinger’s mana and the target's mana.

     Invoker; Wex…Quas…Exorrr…aggghhh…

     Davion: Invoker… Although everyone hated you, your service will be highly appreciated, and I will not let your death go in vain.

     Harbinger: Davion, the Dragon Knight. Your lucky your low mana pool saved you from that eclipse. I see you have already used your dragon form. Let’s dance.

     Davion: I will protect this land from the likes of you! What are you even doing here? I thought Clinkz was the one leading the army?

     Harbinger: Don’t be stupid this is all out war. The Realm of the dead has collided with the living, and I to have decided to join Clinkz in the destruction of this world. Your sanity I’ll shatter, and your dreams of peace, I’ll destroy.

     Davion: Both realms have collided? How? Is this the Great Confluence Juggernaut was talking about?

      Harbinger: Juggernaut? He is lucky to be saved by that fundamental. After this place, the king will soon set out to destroy Stonehall, the capital of this world. If the stronghold were to fall, then taking over this realm will be easy.

      Davion: Not if I can help it. I will protect our honor and our country. Let’s get this over with.

Meanwhile, back to Juggernaut over at the other battlefield after the smoke cleared. Yurnero united with Sven and Rubick after the rain of exploding searing arrows.

     Sven: *Cough* Jugg what are you doing here? What about the northern part of the city?

     Yurnero: Don’t worry. I have cleared the entire northern area of all skeletons there. So it should now be safe.

      Rubick: That was quick. I admit we could use some help here.

      Yurnero: Don’t worry about the ships in the northern shore, they were all taken care of by Invoker’s sunstrike. And it seems Clinkz’s ship is here at the port of Yorktown.

      Rubick: I’m surprised though, I thought the rouge knight would be as equally as swift at taking down the enemies as you Yurnero.

      Sven: Says the person who couldn’t perfectly copy the Arsenal Magus. I thought the Grand Magus would be much more skillful than that. I’m the one who protected you from those exploding arrows.

      Rubick: What did you say about the Grand Magus?! I can only perfect spells, if not do it better if I was right in front of them. Invoker on the other hand was over at the other side of the map!

      Sven: At least I was able to take down most of the skeletons here.

      Rubick: What can I do? I’m a magus. I simply support you fight from behind. You’re not even doing your job quickly. So much for the wielder of the Adjudicator’s Blade, the Grand Magus is not impressed.

      Yurnero: He’s right Sven. Its not the size of this sword, its how you use it.

      Sven: Come on Jugg are you literally gonna side with this clown? Take a look at this. Rahaagh!

Sven swung his long blade, and in one strike, it cleaved towards all the other skeletons in the area.

      Sven: See what I did there? I don’t thi- hey. The sentry wards are gone.

      Rubick: Your right. Here let me use the Dust of Appearance just in case.

Rubick then went for his inventory and took out his Dust of Appearance. He tossed it in the air and it sparkled magic dust over the area. Just after he used it, Sven saw Clinkz at his back ready to strike Rubick down.

*Sven pushes Rubick out of the way*

      Sven: Behind you!

The searing arrows hit the shield of Sven, exploding on contact.

      Yurnero: Sven! Are you alright?

Sven was thrown back because of the explosion but was able to stay on his feet.

      Sven: *cough* I’m good. That was bad it almost got you Rubick.

      Rubick: Hmph! I didn’t need your aid.

      Yurnero: Clinkz! You have finally shown yourself you coward. You’re not as weak as you were. I don’t remember your allows exploding on contact.

      Clinkz: I’m surprised you were able to take those shots head on Sven. If not, the Grand Magus would not have lived long enough to follow his father’s footsteps.

      Yurnero: That’s enough now! Why are you attacking this place? How did the realm of the dead get here!?

      Clinkz: You didn’t know? The realm of the dead has merged now with the realm of the living.

      Rubick: The realms have merged. Yurnero, this must be the Great Confluence you were talking about.

      Sven: That would make sense why you would appear in the first place.

      Clinkz: Yes. And now this will be your end. We will take over this realm and shatter you all to a million pieces, to serve our King Ostarion. My partner has already arrived at the opposite end I suppose.

      Yurnero: Partner?

*A huge screeching sound of psychic energy was heard from a distance*

      Sven: That sound!

      Yurnero: The Outworld Devourer, Harbinger!

      Rubick: Curios. I wish to go to that area to take his spell. But alas that won’t be possible. Wait somethings wrong. I don’t feel the magical presence of the Arsenal Magus anymore!

      Clinkz: It seems Invoker has fallen huh? That old man finally bit the dust. Everyone hated him anyways so what’s the big deal.

      Rubick: I wanted to find out his secret arcanery... And it is because of you people that that dream is undone. Guess your magics will have to do as substitute. What a waste.

      Yurnero: I never thought a day would come that Invoker would perish one day.

      Sven: Lets move on it can’t be helped. Harbinger is the number one weakness of mages due to his skills depending on the mana of their target. Come old friend, let us avenge him and fight for this land!

      Rubick: Mystic Flare! Fade bolt!

Rubick fired off a powerful stream of arcane energy towards Clinkz.

      Clinkz: Strafe!

Clinkz then burned brightly and his speed highly increased. He was able to dodge the projectiles headed to him by Rubick. And quickly ran in circles, firing Searing arrows on the three of them simultaneously.

      Sven: *Sven used his warcry* Yahauugh!

Sven's Warcry heartens his allied heroes for battle, increasing their armor and movement speed.

     Yurnero: The lines of the Vigil Codex truly inspire us.

     Sven: Storm Hammer!

Sven unleashes his magical gauntlet and threw a hammer at the ground causing the area around it to leave a hole and smoke to rise up slowing Clinkz down.

      Clinkz: You almost got me the-

Just before Clinkz was able to finish his sentence, Yurnero suddenly appeared from the smoke and casted his ultimate skill, Omnislash!

     Yurnero: Looks like its just you and me. Juggernaaaaaaaaut!

Juggernaut leapt toward Clinkz, and quickly slashed him at multiple sides.

      Clinkz: Urgh! Ghost Scepter

As juggernaut continue slashing Clinkz, he noticed his attacks suddenly passed through him. Yurnero then cancelled his skill and leapt back to Sven and Rubick

      Yurnero: He turned ethereal! Damn it! He wasted my ultimate skill. I won’t be able to use that move again for some time.

      Clinkz: You almost got me there. Death Pact!

Clinkz put pointed his arm at Sven, and grasped his arm towards him.

      Sven: Aurghhh! I lost all my strength! What, what did you do!

      Yurnero: Sven are you alright!?

      Clinkz: I merely just took back the life you stole from me. Now I’m healthier than ever. Burning Army!

2 parallel lines of skeletal archers emerged from their sides.

      Clinkz: Strafe! This is the end for you Sven. Orchid Malevolence! Nullifier!

      Sven: *Sven used his warcry* Yahauugh! What? I cant use it! I’m silenced! I can’t move either! Damn it where did he get such powerful items!

      Yurnero: Sven I got you!

Juggernaut puts up a healing ward towards Sven which allowed him to gain more life energy. As the first barrage of arrows hit Sven, his armor steadily shattered, and his life force weakening.

      Rubick: The healing ward is not healing him fast enough. Telekenesis!

Rubick pointed his staff at Clinkz and raised him up.

      Clinkz: You’re only delaying the invitable! Skeleton Walk!

Clinkz blazed up disappeared from the sky, leaving 2 skeleton archers firing Searing arrows at Rubick!

      Rubick: What!? How could he disappear from the hands of the Arsenal Magus!

Clinkz suddenly appeared at a different angle and used his skill Strafe, blazing up and fired multiple Searing Arrows at Sven.

      Clinkz: Strafe! Good night rouge knight!

Clinkz and his burning army of skeletal archers fired multiple searing arrows at them at once, just before they were able to hit them, a blue line of light suddenly tethered to Sven.

      Yurnero: Io!

Io came behind them at full speed, surrounded with 5 particle spirits that danced around the wisp. The particle spirits blocked all the arrows the burning skeletons coming towards Sven, but took the damage instead from the barrage of arrows coming from Clinkz himself.

      Rubick: Fascinating. What would bring the fundamental to perform such heroic acts on a rogue knight. Let me test my combo with him them. False Promise!

Rubick casted False Promise on Sven, buying him time to live.

      Rubick: He won’t die for as long as the spell last. Combined with your healing ward and Io’s tether, he should rejuvenate quickly. It either promises death, or promises life.

      Yurnero: That spell! Isn’t that from the Oracle? You stole it!?

      Rubick: I did not steal. I merely borrowed.

      Io: *Bleep bloop hurt Io noises*

Drawing energy of matter from all worlds, Io begins unravelling time. Growing bright yellow and giving Sven, his tethered ally an amplification of regeneration, at the cost of its own life force.

      Clinkz: Io the Fundamental!? I didn’t know you were here! An honor to take down a fundamental. Take this!

      Sven: Friendly wisp! You do not need to lose your life for me! You are an important fundamental of the universe! Go!

      Io: *Bleep bloop Io noises*

A barrage of searing arrows hit Io, exploding as it made contact to the wisp. Once the smoke cleared, Sven and Juggernaut were overcome with grief and Rubick was in shock.  All that remained of the cleared smoke were Sven, back to full health and power, and that remaining particles of Io, who took all the damage of the Searing Arrows from Sven, and sacrificed his own life force for him to regenerate quick enough to avoid the promise of death.

Io the friendly jolly wisp who saved not only Yurnero, the last Juggernaut, but also the life of his old friend, Sven, was no more.

Meanwhile back to the Dragon Knight and the Outworld Devourer, their clash came out to a standstill as their soared through the air, dodging each other’s attacks.

     Davion: *pant* *pant* I need to end this soon. My dragon form is about to run out.

     Harbinger: Running out of juice I see? What a pity. Unlike you who has a relatively low mana pool, I never run out of mana thanks to my Essence Flux. The outworld is awash with arcane energy, and they all diffuse through my rifts.

Harbinger decides to fire out more Arcane orbs from his staff. Davion most of it, but got hit at the last one. Davion glided through the air and used his breath of Fire against him, but the Linken’s Sphere protected him from any magic.

    Davion: This is bad. If I’m running low on health and mana. If I don’t take him down, the others won’t stand a chance. Juggernaut and Sven are close ranged fighters so they can’t reach Harbinger in the air, and Rubick and Io are only support heroes, they wont stand a change against a hero who uses their own mana against them. There is only one choice left.

Davion then decided to breath fire around him. Creating smokes between him and Harbinger.

    Harbinger: What are you planning? A smokescreen?

Then out of nowhere, Davion came behind him clipping his wings on Harbinger to bind him and attempted to grab him with his tail to stun him.

    Harbinger: Close call! Astral Imprisonment!

Davion then got trapped on the Astral Imprisonment, disappearing his physical being in their realm from the world for a few seconds and trapped in a ball of prison.

    Harbinger: Sadly, but that was too predictable.

Just as Davion got out of the Astral Imrisonment, Harbinger casted it a second time on him, putting him back again in an orb and dealing damage.

    Harbinger: I’m just toying with you now. Remember I can cast Astral Imprisonment 2 times. This is the end for the Knight and Slyrak, the dragon you got the power from. Sanity’s Eclipse!

Harbinger once again used his ultimate skill, Sanity’s Eclise on Davion, unleashing a psychic blast and sent out a huge sound of psychic energy.

    Harbinger: I heard you were heavy but I found you not so. The end.

Once the Astral Imprisonment ended, he only saw blue smoke, the remains of an illusion.

    Harbinger: Illusion!?

    Davion: Too bad you can’t cast that Astral Imprisonment 3 times!

    Davion appeared once again behind on Harbinger and was able to get a tight grip on him with his wings and his tail

    Harbinger: I can’t move! My wings are… heavy! That illusion! Since when?

    Davion: Behold the Illusionist’s Cape! Rubick gave me this telling me he was curios if this will able to produce an illusion of me during my Elder Dragon Form. Luckily it did.

Davion then flew up high to the sky, then quickly dived down and threw Harbinger’s body crashing to the ground with a huge force. With the last of his mana, he used his full Breath of Fire until he ran out of mana.

    Harbinger: No, this cant be! Fallen… like a stone….

As he said his last words, his body then cracked, and turned to broken pieces of stone.

Davion then flew back to ground, and just in time, returned to his normal human form. He then heads towards the spot where Invoker perished.

     Davion: Although I never liked you, I have avenged your soul, and it was an honor to fight with you, Carl. May your magics and your ego rest in peace.

Now, back to the battle at the West side of Lordaeron, continued the battle of Yurnero and his group against Clinkz, the Bone Fletcher.

     Clinkz: *Maniacal Laughter* It seems I have killed one of the fundamentals of the universe. I hope I didn’t upset the balance or something.

     Rubick: The death of the Fundamental of Force… Interesting.

     Yurnero: Io, you jolly wisp… A person that always put others ahead of itself. Not only did you save mine, but now you also saved my old friend’s life.

     Sven: Raaaaaaughh! *invokes God Strength*

Sven, with the strength of the Sacred Helm, combined with the emotions of the sacrifice of the kind wisp, channels his inner rogue strength turned his body from blue to red, and greatly increasing his damage for a few seconds.

     Clinkz: Wait wait wait… What is that strength, that’s beyond earthly... Wait is that Daedalus!? *Whispers* This is bad, one strike, and I’m a goner…

    Yurnero: Harrgghh!

Yurnero now regaining back his strength thanks to the healing ward, quickly dashed around the battlefield, killing all the skeletons that Clinkz conjured.

     Clinkz: Skeleton wal-

     Rubick: Telekenesis! Too bad skeleton that was a close one. You won’t be able to use Strafe for a while because you just recently used it.

Yurnero suddenly blinked right beside Clinkz and used his Bladefury, spinning his sword and continuously damaging him.

Rubick then blinked at the other side of Clinkz.

    Rubick: Spell steal! Let me try that Juggernaut. Blade fury!

Rubick then spinned his staff around, spinning like a cyclone, dealing just as damage just as effective damage on the other side of Clinkz, pinning him down unable to escape.

Sven then grew closer and closer to Clinkz.

     Clinkz: Wait wait wait!

Sven then hit Clinkz with his sword with such tremendous force, that a huge shockwave generated and flew him across the port hitting the rocks.

     Clinkz: Hurghhh!! That was bad. Really bad! If it haven’t casted Death Pack on Sven earlier, the life I had wouldn’t have been enough to survive it. This isn’t the end! Skeleton Walk!

Clinkz then turned invisible, quickly running away back to his ship and ordering his troops to retreat.

     Yurnero: Damn it! I was just about to finish him off! That guy should not be allowed to live! If he will be able to inform Ostarion of our strengths and plans, we will be doomed.

     Rubick: That blow didn’t finish him off? The Grand Magus is confused. I have no more dust of Appearance to use. What should we do? Can we go after him?

     Sven: It’s alright. We knew Clinkz was always a coward, running away at the very last second. That’s why we asked the aid of a special someone. The hero that ruled the seas. Look at the shore. It’s the admiral’s ship. Cutting of the escape of their ships from escaping.

     Yurnero: As we are right now, we cannot catch up to him. He’s too fast. He probably has already teleported to the safety of his own ship. Can we really trust his skills? His facing against an entire fleet trying to escape.

     Sven: Don’t worry, I have fought with him side by side, and he has mastered the art of battling on the seas. The Admiral Kunkka has admirable skills, all we can do is watch from here and see from afar how he will be able to stop an entire fleet from escaping. That man would literally sink down his fleet just to protect his nation. He will avenge those who have fallen here in Lordaeron.

     Yurnero: I have heard tales of him. Its really stormy right now, so we really can’t do anything. I shall have faith on this person.

      Sven: *Shouting* Kunkka! If you can hear me, you better make sure you won’t let them get away! Avenge those who have fallen, and fight for our land!

Kunkka then shouts out from a distance.

      Kunkka: I hear ya mate! Leave the rest to me and rest well. Get a drink or two! The admirable Admiral Kunkka! At your service.

Chapter Epilogue:

And so, concludes the battle on the city of Lordaeron. The deaths of Invoker and Io will not be in vain. When the heroes were at the headquarters discussing their plan, they wanted to cut them off at sea just in case Clinkz escapes. But for it to succeed, there was someone else they need: Admiral Kunkka.

Chapter 4: The Battle of the Gulf of Yorktown

     Kunkka: Rough seas ahead, crew. Strap me to the mizzen when I give the word.

The Admiral Kunkka, is a great leader of the Claddish Navy, who uses the legendary rapier, Tidebringer.  What makes him different from the others however is that he is a one-man navy. Having lost his crewmates in the past, he commands the seas with his ghostly crew.

It was heavily raining; waves were rough and lightning flashed through the skies. Kunkka however was able to commandeer his ship as if it was the finest of weather, sailing unbelievably fast. As Kunkka sailed his ship, the other heroes watching from the shore saw something weird.

     Yurnero: The ships are suddenly fading from sight.

     Rubick: It must be the work of Clinkz, using his invisible skills on his ships.

     Sven: Not to worry, he has a counter for that.

      Kunkka: Ahh invisbility. None can hide from the view of the Gem of True Sight.

      Clinkz: The gem? Damn. My cloaking skills are useless against it. Everyone, fall back at full speed! Other ships, buy us time to escape.

      Kunkka: No, you’re not getting away.

Kunkka then while piloting the ship rammed one of the enemy ships, tearing it apart instantly. He then raised his arm towards the sky.

He summoned a number of rising torrents from the seas, hoisting up multiple enemy ships towards the sky. The ships that were hit by the torrents lost their balance, and crashed towards the ocean floor once it fell back down.

     Skeleton Soldier: Sir! He has destroyed multiple ships! Only a few ships remain!

     Clinkz: If I were in the position to fight, I would’ve taken him out by now. But the wound that Sven dealt to me is too serious. We must focus on escaping. Order some of the ships to board him. This will bring us time to get into the fog and lose him. Just in case, call for Tidehunter.

Several ships then headed towards Kunkka, and a single ship blocked his way towards the enemy’s main ship.

     Kunkka: I see the lot of ye boarding my ship ey?

A number of skeleton warriors board his ship.

      Kunkka: I must thank you for boarding this ship. If anything, you just made it easier for me.

Kunkka then unsheathed Tidebringer, and with a single slash with his rapier, all skeletons on board were instantly killed, and in the back, destroyed all the ships surrounding him.

     Clinkz: Did he just destroy all of our ships in one slash? We have no other way to escape, but to sink his ship once and for all. I did not want to use my skills so that we won’t reveal our location, but this is dire. Due to my wounds, I will not be able to use the best of my abilities. Long range artillery is all I can provide.

Clinkz then drew his bow and aimed at Kunkka’s ship firing a barrage of searing arrows. Some of his arrows made direct contact with the ship, causing them to explode on impact, slowing down Kunkka’s ship.

     Kunkka: You thought you could get away by slowing down my ship?

Kunkka then waved his arms in an X formation. Soon, Clinkz’s ship began to leave a red line, and from where it started, an X was located.

Kunkka then completed his skill, and just as the ship returned to the area of the X, a strong torrent of water lifted the enemy’s ship.

      Clinkz: Stabilize the ship! He hasn’t arrived yet?!

Clinkz’s ship was able to maintain balance when it fell back down to the rough seas. Just before Kunkka could get in range to the ship, a huge leviathan from beneath the water emerged, knocking back Kunkka’s ship and separating Kunkka and Clinkz.

     Kunkka: Well, Tidehunter, look what the tide washed in.

     Tidehunter: Kunkka, I thought I left you on the bottom of the sea.

Tidehunter emerged from the sea, a leviathan with tough hide and his ocean spells that sweep enemies upward. He is also the rival of Kunkka, proclaiming him as his archnemesis.

Meanwhile, back at the shores of Yorktown, the other heroes watched as Tidehunter emerged from the sea.

      Rubick: Tidehunter? How is he hear? Is he working with Ostarion?

      Sven: I believe he is the archnemesis of Kunkka.

      Yurnero: This is bad. Tidehunter will give Clinkz enough time to repair his ship, and escape.

      Sven: Lets just watch. It isn’t over.

On the strong waves, and heavy weather, Kunkka and Tidehunter looked at each other on the eye.

     Kunkka: I know you want to settle our battle once and for all, but see that ship right there, I can’t let them escape and I’m running out of time.

     Tidehunter: Is that what you want? Then be my guest go ahead. But you have to get through me first.

Tidehunter opened his mouth, and summoned a gush of water that damaged the hull of Kunkka’s ship. While they were fighting, Clinkz continued to steadily shoot Searing arrows in order to buy he and his crew enough time to make repairs after sustaining damage from the torrent they were hit earlier.

     Skeleton Warrior: Sir! We are almost done with our repairs; we should be able to sail and escape in a few minutes!

     Clinkz: Hurry up! I can’t continue this forever! I am still heavily wounded!

Meanwhile, Kunkka and Tidehunter exchanged blows with each other, while Kunkka also dodging he and his ship from Clinkz’s raining arrows.

      Tidehunter: I see your death drawing near! Kunkka!!!

Tidehunter then smashed his anchor towards Kunkka, with him barely able to block it with his rapier.

     Tidehunter: Ravage!!

Tidehunter slams the area around him, calling the abyssal god Maelrawn, and causing multiple tentacles to erupt from all directions. Kunkka’s ship was thrown through the air, and as it was airborne, his ship took direct hit from Clinkz’s exploding arrows. As his ship went back to the ground, he saw the boat of Clinkz to continue moving. He knew he only had one option left in order to not let him escape.

     Kunkka: Well. It was nice meeting you guys while it lasted!

     Tidehunter: Are you giving up now Kunkka? Your ship looks like it won’t be able to sustain much more damage.

     Kunkka: I’m gonna miss you, you slimy wretch.

     Tidehunter: What do you mean?

Kunkka pointed his sword forward, what appeared however were a fleet of phantom ships. They may seem like an illusion to the eye, but the damage it causes were all real. Tidehunter got hit by the first 4 ships that rammed into him head on. On the 5th ship, Kunkka jumped on that last ghostship to get close to tide. Before the ship was able to hit the leviathan, Kunkka jumped from the ship into the air,  and he thrusts his rapier forward, cutting Tidehunter on his throat.

     Kunkka: Ah, Tidehunter, you cared enough to hate me. You can't buy that sort of love.

     Tidehunter: Kunkkaaa!!!!

As Kunkka sliced down on his throat, Tidehunter fell down the sea, sinking to the abyss. Kunkka then leapt back into his ship. When he looked at the location of the ship of Clinkz, it was too far for any of his abilities to reach, and his ship was too damaged to catch up on the rough seas. He only had one thought in mind.

He casted Torrent on his own ship, and a gush of water propelled the ship far up into the sky. It then kept going towards an angle on Clinkz’s ship, making his ship the weapon to destroy Clinkz’s final ship.

     Clinkz: What! How did you catch up?! What you’re doing is suicide!

Kunkka then drew his sword towards Clinkz.

     Kunkka: Suicide? No. I simply cannot let you live for the sake of my land. Your king will lose in the final battle. As for me? Well, a captain always goes down with his ship.

As Kunkka said those words, his ship rammed with Clinkz’s ship, destroying both ships in the process and sank them towards the depths of the sea.

Back in the mainland, the surviving heroes gathered up to discuss their plans.

     Davion: Today, a lot of brave souls perished for the city. And we lost special heroes. We lost Io, Kunkka, and that wizard.

     Yurnero: Their death will not be in vain. At least now, we significantly damaged their army’s strength, and we now know where the final battle will be.

     Sven: It was at Stonehall if I am correct? The main capital of this world.

     Davion: I wish I can go to, but I have to lead the repairs here in Lordaeron and defend it for any incoming attacks. Can you heroes go there and defend our Ancient, and save the world for the sake of all the people?

     Yurnero: By my tribe’s honor and legacy, I will do it and to avenge our fallen comrades.

     Sven: I will punish and cleave through their entire armies. This is what the kind wisp wanted me to do, and Kunkka had faith on us to stop the war once and for all. I will not let their sacrifices go in vain.

      Rubick: I am curios to what the Realm of the Dead has to offer. Maybe there, I can continue to hone my magics.

     Davion: Thank you heroes. It was an honor fighting alongside you all.

Chapter Epilogue:

And so, they parted ways, and Yurnero, Sven, and Rubick decide to head to Stonehall in advance to prepare for the last and final battle against the Wraith King. This is to avenge their families, fellow heroes, and for the sake of the people living in this world. They must win the final battle against the Realm of the Dead, in order to stop the influence of the Great Confluence.

Chapter 5: The Ancients

Several days have passed and they have arrived to the capital of their land, Stonehall. When they arrive at the gate of Stonehall, they were met with guards guarding the entrance.

     Guard: Who goes there?

     Captain: Don’t worry, I recognize them. Heroes, we were expecting you.

     Yurnero: You knew we were coming? How?

     Captain: Commander Tresdin already got wind of what happened back in Lordaeron. We already know that the final assault of the undead army will occur sooner or later.

     Sven: Tresdin? The Legion Commander?

     Captain: Yes. I was ordered to wait until you arrive, and escort you to our headquarters. Follow me.

     Yurnero: Very well captain, lead the way.

     Rubick: It’s been awhile since I last came here. Beautiful place, Ivory towers, magical defenses, and mysterious creatures.

     Sven: We are here to get ready for the battle. Use whatever arcanery you know on the field, not here.

The group then followed the captain to the headquarters. When they arrived there, they met with the Legion Commander, Tresdin, and Mars, the first son of heaven.

    Yurnero: Tresdin! And Mars? Why are you down here?

    Mars: I was sent from heaven to take care of the Great Confluence. As the god of war, I shall partake in this last battle. Heaven has already had their deal with the realm of the dead. Its time to end them once and for all.

    Tresdin. Juggernaut & Sven we welcome your aid. Rubick, have you come here to study? Or to fight.

     Rubick: Legion Commander, it is through battle where I learn new magics, tactics, and discoveries. I simply am just following Yurnero because it just so happens that events bring us together.

     Mars: The Grand Magus. You bring dishonor to the art of war. If you stand for nothing, what will you fall for? At least Aghanim’s died, leaving behind his scepter to you. What have you done with it so far? No wonder you can’t reach the heights of your father.

     Rubick: Do not lecture me. You may be a god, but my magic far overpowers your skills.

     Sven: Stop it now. We need to work together people. Rubick, your skills of craftsmanship may be worth mentioning, but without the rest of us watching your back, you are easy prey to them.

     Yurnero: Let’s get back to the matter at hand. Tresin, what information have you collected thus far?

      Tresdin: Not too long ago, I and Mars were in combat with a platoon of their army. Its been several days of non-stop war. After all, you have heard of it right? The base of the enemy is not too far from here.

      Sven: Their base is situated near here? Does that mean their Ancient as well?

      Mars: We were able to take out a lot of them, but just as we decided to push towards their Ancient, Ostarion appeared.

      Tresdin: We were about to engage him in battle, but soon, more heroes followed behind him.

      Rubick: I see, more people to play with then? Who were they?

      Mars: From what we saw it were Pugna, the Nether Mage. Chaos Knight, one of the Fundamentals of the World, Viper, the Netherdrake, and Abaddon, the Lord of Avernus.

      Sven: It’s a 5 v 5 then.

      Tresdin: Yes. The plan is by tomorrow dawn, my army and Mars’ will join forces and set up a barricade on the outskirts of the city.

      Yurnero: It’s an attack and defense then.

      Mars: Yes. There are three lanes that connects both ours and the enemy’s Ancients. The top lane, the middle lane, and the bottom lane. The top lane is the longest route towards them. The middle lane is the shortest, but it would also be the busiest and the most heavily defended. The bottom lane is shorter than the top lane, but I doubt it would be easy to push it. Their tank will likely stay there.

      Rubick: From the looks of it, the top lane is our offlane, and our bottom lane is our safe lane. The enemy heroes will also situate themselves accordingly.

     Tresdin: Here is the plan. Mars and Rubick will take the offlane. Sven and Juggernaut, take the bottom and the mid lane respectively. I will roam the jungle to assist lanes periodically and hunt down any enemies I come across.

     Mars: Always report their movements. We should be able to communicate telepathically thanks to our Ancient near us.

     Sven: And the goal is to destroy their Ancient am I correct?

     Mars: Yes. Remember. Always bring a town portal scroll, incase they breach one of our lanes.                        

     Rubick: We will launch our attack tomorrow right?

     Tresdin: Yes, spend the rest of the night to gather all the equipment you require.

As the sun sets, the 5 heroes gathered at the porch of the headquarters to appreciate the beauty. It will be a long time before they will be able to see a view as majestic as this.

     Rubick: This view, its truly remarkable. Let’s not make this the last sunset.

     Sven: That’s rare, considered it is coming for you.

     Yurnero: We already have lost countless men, ally’s, and friends to get this far. Let’s not make their sacrifices in vain.

     Tresdin: We may not live to see our glory, but it will be an honor to fight alongside you all. I’ll get going now.

     Mars: I’m going ahead now. See you on the battle field.

     Sven: Me too, I have matters to attend to at the city and check our ancient.

Tresdin, Mars, and Sven the left the porch to prepare for the battle tomorrow, leaving Yurnero and Rubick to enjoy the view together.

     Yurnero: Hey Rubick.

     Rubick: What is it?

     Yurnero: Tell me, honestly, how do you feel? Your tone when you saw the sunset, it is not the usual you who only cared and thirst for knowledge.

     Rubick: Yurnero, it seems you have noticed. I have put some thought about what everyone has told me about on our journey together. When we arrive here at Stonehall, and I saw the Ancient, I have forgotten that it is what binds all of us together. Including our life force, and the magic around us that we all use. I am just, thankful for it. I feel father’s creations flowing around from the Ancient.

     Yurnero: That’s wow… I didn’t expect that coming from you. For the sake of everyone, we shall protect it, and destroy the enemy’s Ancient once and for all. This should put a stop to all the undead’s life force. If they do it to ours, then not just us, but everything, the trees, animals, civilians, people, everything in the land of the living will wither and die. Failure is not an option. I am glad you have finally come to realize that.

     Rubick: Yes, although my curiosity knows no bounds, I am glad to finally decided to find a reason to stand and fall for.

     Yurnero: For the sake of our fallen comrades, and for our realm, failure is not an option, even if it costs us our own lives. The mission? We get our hands dirty and the world stays clean.

Chapter 6: Defense of the Heroes

Its early dawn, the heroes have gathered, and the war has begun. From a distance Mars shouted:

      Mars: To those behind, Rally!!! To those ahead, kneel.

      Juggernaut: Lets do this! Master, the day has come for the final battle. Ancestors, watch over me. Juggernauttt!!!

Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the battlefield, Ostarion and his allies were discussing.

      Pugna: My king, it seems the enemy has launched an all-out attack. This seems to be the final battle.

     Ostarion: Very well, it’s time to end this once and for all. Unleash the full army of the Realm of the Dead. Protect the ancients at any cost, and crush them down at their hooves.

The battlefield on all lanes soon then clashed each other. Over at the mid lane, Juggernaut was pushing through the hordes of undead army. As he pushed through, he then soon saw a red knight, mounting his steed that came from hell.

     Yurnero: A fundamental, like Io! Chaos knight! The fundamental of Chaos.

     Chaos Knight: Ahh Yurnero. How was your journey with Io? Too bad that wisp blew up. I was hoping that I would see him face to face as one of the Fundamentals of the universe, but too bad.

Yurnero then without a moment’s hesitation dashed towards him, and sliced him down multiple times. After slashing him down, it only appeared to be an illusion.

      Yurnero: An illusion? Damn. Where could the real one be?

Meanwhile over at the bottom lane, Sven cleaving through multiples of enemy armies was soon met a fallen warrior that had the power of the mist and riding his blue steed, Abaddon, and a skeleton filled with energy from the Nether Reaches Pugna.

     Sven: Ahhh, the Lord of Avernus and the Nether Sorcerer. What an honor facing 2 heroes at once just for me.

     Abaddon: Sven the rogue knight, Honors to you and to the rogue's code you follow. But, to die at a noble hand is no guarantee of a noble death.

Sven then charged towards them and threw a storm hammer on Abaddon, but with his steed, he was able to simply evade it. Abaddon then charged at Sven and just as his horse passed by him, he swung his sword on Sven damaging him.

      Abaddon: My attacks slows you down, and making me faster. Your death is at hand.

Soon green particles appeared on the ground Sven was standing on, and suddenly an exploding pulse appeared, damaging Sven.

     Pugna: You didn’t forget about me did you?

Sven then quickly got back up from his feet and threw a dagger behind Pugna. Pugna dodged the small dagger, but Sven suddenly appeared on the dagger’s location. Just before Sven could hit Pugna with his sword, Abaddon pointed his sword towards Pugna.

     Abaddon: Aphotic Shield!

As Sven swung his sword on Pugna, a shield appeared on him, exploding upon hit, damaging Sven. But Sven’s attacked caused Pugna to fly back, and his sword cleaved all the way to Abaddon, damaging him as well.

      Abaddon: Not bad.

Suddenly, a barrage of arrows suddenly rained down on Abaddon and Pugna. Tresdin suddenly arrived from the trees.

      Tresdin: Sven. Heal up!

Tresdin then sound a horn on Sven, regenerating his health back up and gaining him an increased attack speed. She then charged towards Abaddon.

      Tresdin: Come Lord of Avernus, lets duel!

An arena then suddenly appeared between them, forcing Abaddon to exchange blows with Tresdin unable to run away. Sven then threw another storm bolt on Abaddon, stunning him and hitting him several times,

      Pugna: Abaddon, don’t die on me now this early.

Pugna then used Life drain on Abaddon, giving his own life force to rapidly heal him.

After 4 seconds, Abaddon regained consciousness after getting hit by the Storm bolt and casted his ultimate skill.

     Abaddon: Come, I dare you. I’ll take your worse

Just before Abaddon’s health ran out, he casted Burrowed Time, his ultimate skill. Tresdin then saw that each time she and Sven would hit him, he would gain more life instead, healing him instead of damaging him.

      Tresdin: Sven, stop attacking and let’s reposition. Atleast he has now used his ultimate.

      Abaddon: You have to try a little harder than that. Abaddon then waved his sword around him and Pugna, covering both of them with the mist.

      Sven: Tresdin, get ready. *Uses Warcry*

When the mist cleared, it seems that both Abaddon and Pugna were gone.

      Sven: Where are they?

      Tresdin: They must have gone to the other lanes. Continue pushing forward. I’ll go through the jungles once again and assist the other lanes.

      Sven: Roger that.

Meanwhile at the top lane, Mars and Rubick were holding out against Viper.

      Mars: Rubick! Hit him with your spells while I block his attacks with my shield!

Rubick then used multiple skills on Viper, but the Netherdrake glided through the air evading their attacks.

      Viper: You can’t catch me with your skills. Take this! Nethertoxin!

Viper spits out nethertoxin on the ground of Mars, causing the ground to bubble with poison.

      Mars: Urgh. This poison is so annoying!

      Rubick: Purification! Heal! This will prove to be troublesome. I can’t use any of my spells against him. He is immune to his own Poison.

      Mars. Let’s slowly pull back. We cannot push this lane. Viper is giving us quiet a predicament.

Soon, a mist appeared on Viper, surrounding him.

      Rubick: That mist. Its Abaddon!

      Mars: It seems they decided to make an all out push on the top lane.

Abaddon then suddenly appeared out of the mist with his steed, charging towards Mars.

      Rubick: Spell Steal! Aphotic Shield!

      Mars: Shield Wall!

Mars smashes Abaddon with his shield, knocking him back.

      Pugna: Your life is mine!

Pugna used his ultimate skill on Mars, sucking out his HP.

      Rubick: Spell Steal! Telekinesis! Life drain!

Rubick then lifted Pugna from the ground, interrupting his channeling of Life Drain, and then smashing him to the ground, stunning both Abaddon and Viper. He then used Life Drain on Mars, allowing him to regain the HP he lost from Pugna.

Viper then after recuperating from the stun suddenly flew to another and used Viper Strike on Rubick.

     Viper: Rubick, you will look good with some more green!

     Mars: Bulwark!

Mars then appeared in front of Rubick, taking the damage from Viper’s attack.

     Rubick: Spell Steal! Viper Strike

Rubick then quickly stole Viper’s spell and casted it on Pugna at the back. Pugna was directly hit by the powerful poison.

     Pugna: Aurghhh! Abaddon!

     Abaddon: Aphotic Shield! Mist Coil!

Abaddon then encased Pugna with a shield to minimize the damage he sustained, and healed him with mist coil at the small cost of some of his life.

     Mars: Aurghh! That hurt, lets slowly pull back. With the three of them here, we will be able to buy time for the rest of the lanes to push towards the enemy Ancient.

Mars and Rubick then slowly pulled back to the entrance of the city. There, hordes of allies from the Bronze and Ash Legion charged at the 3 enemy heroes. But they did not do much. Abaddon galloped throughout the field, slicing enemies with his chilling sword. Viper flew around the battlefield spitting poison, and Pugna casting Netherblasts on the defenses, breaking buildings with ease.

      Abaddon: You only delay the inevitable.

     Mars: This will be tough. We need to buy them as much time as possible Rubick.

     Rubick: Yes, understood. Time to test me knew set of skills acquired from the previous battles. Fade bolt! Earthquake!

Rubick and Mars continued to stall the enemies at one of the entrances of the allies’ Ancient.

Meanwhile Tresdin was on the jungle slowly heading to the mid lane to help Yurnero push to the enemy’s Ancient.

      Tresdin: Its near, I can sense it. I’m coming Juggernaut, lets push together.

      Chaos Knight: Where do you think you’re going Tresdin?

      Tresdin: Chaos Knight? I have no time to fight with you.

Tresdin then went for a different route on the jungle, only to face with Chaos Knight once more.

      Chaos Knight: How rude, ignoring me like that:

      Tresdin: Out of my way!

As she sliced him up, it was only an illusion. Soon as he looked around her, he was surrounded with 7 horsemen from all different sides.

     Tresdin: What? How? Since when?

     Chaos Knight: Come Armageddon. Let’s show her chaos. Planeshift.

Chaos knight with all of his illlusions pulled Tresdin and them together, striking her down simultaneously with his multiple illusions of himself without giving her a single moment to react.

     Tresdin: I'll never yield. Urghhh…

Chaos Knight: Your time on this plane is ended.

Meanwhile at the mid lane, Yurnero was steadily charging towards the enemy’s ancient. After a while, he finally reached the enemy’s stronghold. He sliced his way towards their Ancient until he finally was close enough to it.

     Yurnero: This is it. It’s now or never.

Yurnero leapt towards the building to destroy it. But before he could, he saw a blade thrust at him at the corner of his eye, aborting the attack and leapt back to evade the attack.

      Ostarion: Well, well, well. Look who finally showed up.

      Yurnero: Ostarion! You will pay for what you have done to the Isle of Masks, and for what you have done to this realm.

      Ostarion: Very funny Juggernaut.

Ostarion looks over at the other entrance of their stronghold.

      Ostarion: Look who else decided to show up.

      Yurnero: Sven!

      Sven: Jugg! You’re already here! Let’s take him down together!

      Ostarion: Let’s see you try. Wraithfire Blast!

Ostarion threw a Wraithfire at Yurnero.

      Yurnero: Blade Furrryyyy!!!!

      Sven: Reaughhh!!!! Storm Hammer!

Sven activated his warcry, giving both him and Yurnero more movement speed and threw a storm hammer at Ostarion.

Ostarion blocked the hammer with his sword. He put the sword on the ground to block the spinning blade of Yurnero, and used his Armlet of Mordiggian to fend of Sven’s attacks.

The 3 heroes then clashed in front of the enemy’s Ancient. Yurnero danced and blinked with his blade around Ostarion from all sides, but Ostarion would always be able to parry them with his sword. Sven then would slash Ostarion, but he would always evade the sword and sometimes, punch him with power using the Armlet of Mordiggian. A gauntlet that sacrifices the user’s life energy to gain immense strength and power.

      Ostarion: Is that all you can do?

Yurnero then pulled out a healing ward to heal both him and Sven.

      Yurnero: This is tough. Listen I got a plan, but we only have one shot.

      Sven: Alright. Just like old times then.

As Yurnero dashed towards Ostarion, he threw a dagger at Ostarion. He then suddenly blinked towards the dagger and striked him with his sword. As Ostarion blocked the main attack, Yurnero took out another blade from his arsenal. He then blinked behind him, and stunning him with the Abyssal Blade.

      Ostarion: Is that the Abyssal Blade!? Where did you acquire it?!

Sven then pulled all his might and slashed Ostarion with his sword. Scattering his different bones across the ground.

      Yurnero: Lets end it Sven!

They then rushed towards the Ancient to destroy it. But before they could, the hear a pack of horses galloping at the distance.

     Chaos Knight: Reality Rift!

Chaos Knight warped reality and targeted Sven. He and his illusions then strike Sven down, tossing him over the ground and damaging his shield.

     Yurnero: Sven! Are you alright!?

     Yurnero then looked at Sven’s directions. Then he heard footsteps behind him. When he looked back, he saw the blade of Ostarion striking him. He then tried to block it with the sword his master gave to him, but the sword fell to the ground. Ostarion then picked up the sword and sliced up Yurnero’s mask, cleaving it into two and cracking its top. He then fell to the ground.

      Ostarion: That was a close one. Did you forget? I am immortal! *evil maniacal laughter*

      Sven: Jugg… No!!!

      Chaos Knight: Your friend is dead. I already took care of Tresdin too. Now, you’re next.

As the illusions of Chaos Knight grew closer to Sven, they suddenly stopped when Yurnero’s mask started to emit blue particles of light.

      Sven: What is that? What is happening?

     Yurnero’s entire body then rose from the ground, and from the crack of his mask, a small dragon suddenly came out from within it. The crack then awakened the ancestral souls that laid dormant inside it. Among the spirits was an ancient dragon named Akakiryu. The Juggernaut then stood up back from his feet. The dragon then encircled around him, and now begins to accompany him and reuniting with his former master, contributing his powers to him. Thus, the Juggernaut became a being merged from many souls. The dragon's might, combined with the strength of his ancestors, made him more powerful than ever before.

      Ostarion: What is that? How are you still alive?

      Yurnero: The souls within Yurnero have been awoken. It is us, the people you murdered. With the mask sundered, our souls can finally be free. In a past life, we were branded as traitors… And denied a noble death. Together we will find a way to bring back our people. Once the Ancient is destroyed, our real work can begin. We are Juggernaut. We are Yurnero.

Meanwhile, back at their stronghold, Rubick and Mars were having a hard time trying to hold off their enemies.

      Pugna: A blast from the Nether Reaches!

The last line of defensive towers now crumbled at the magic of Pugna.

      Abaddon. We have now finally arrived at the Ancient. One last push, and the land of the living will be no more.

      Mars: Not if I can help it!

Mars then threw his spear towards Abaddon, Impaling him and his steed on a wall.

      Abaddon: Urgh. You are only delaying the inevitable.

Viper the flew threw the skies, dodging all projectiles aimed at him while spewing out poison on their Ancient.

      Rubick: This is bad. Our Ancient is under attack!

Abaddon then managed to get free from Mars’ spear, and was now heading to attack the Ancient. Mars then drew another from his hand and blocked his way.

      Mars: We’ll have to make this last bit count. Now’s the chance, their all grouped up at one spot. Its time to give it our all.

Rubick then used his blink dagger to blink in between the three enemy heroes.

     Rubick: Ravage!

Rubick then casted his staff upward, summoning tentacles from beneath the ground and knocking everyone up into the air.

     Pugna: What!? Wasn’t this supposed to be Tidehunter’s ultimate skill?

Mars then followed and pointed his spear into the air.

      Mars: To the death! Rise, Arena of Blood!

Mars then summons an inescapable arena from the ground, with his finest soldiers of the Ash Legion pushing them towards the center of the arena while they were stunned by Rubick’s Ravage.

     Rubick: Black Hole!

Rubick then conjured a black hole, drawing all three enemies towards the center, greatly damaging them. Pugna couldn’t handle the force and soon, his bones cracked and his life force gave up.

      Pugna: I should have known! Urghh

      Abaddon: Damn you! *Activates Burrowed Time* Aphotic Shield!

Abaddon then escapes the pull of the Black Hole and charged towards Mars to take care of him once and for all. Viper was then able to escape the vortex of nothingness thanks to Abaddon’s shield, buying him a split second to fly off.

      Rubick: Will-O-Wisp! Brightly Shine!

Rubick then conjured a bright light of wisp, blinding both Abaddon and Viper, stalling more time.

      Viper: These are the skills of the other 2 fundamentals. How?

      Rubick: I have spent time long enough with Io to understand the skills of the other Fundamentals.

      Mars: Yurnero! Sven! Hurry up! We can’t hold them off for much longer now!

Back at the enemy’s stronghold, Juggernaut has awakened to their true form, stronger than ever.

      Sven: Jugg? Is that still you?!

      Yurnero: Sven, you have played your part well. Once Yurnero was the last of his kind, but no longer. Changed, but still…the Juggernaut. The strength of fallen brothers and sisters flows through this body. Call us Juggernaut.

Juggernaut’s voice has noticeably changed and echoed. His manners of speaking has grown deeper, and now refers to himself as “we”. Sven, knowing he was alright, gasped out a sigh of relief.

      Yurnero: We need to hurry, they are attacking our ancient as of this moment.

      Sven: Then let’s spare no time. Raurrghhhh!!!!    

Sven then unleashed his skill, God’s Strength, turning his blue armor to read, and his attack greatly increasing. He then took out a weapon and used it. It was the Black King Bar. Which increased his size, and grants him immunity to all incoming magic.

      Chaos Knight: I will not let you do as you please. Phantasm! Manta Style! Behold, the horsemen of the apocalypse!

Chaos then continued to create more illusions of himself, amounting up to 20 different copies. Sven then charged at them one by one, but only destroying an illusion.

     Sven: If that’s the case, this ought to do it.

Sven’s armor then glowed blue. He activated Shiva’s Guard, which caused an area around him to create a freezing field. He then looked for the real copy. Sven then threw a storm bolt and flung towards the real copy. He then flung his sword, hitting the actual copy of Chaos Knight.

      Chaos Knight: Thrown…from my steed. Ughhh. How…

      Sven: Illusions don’t breathe the cold air. It was fairly easy.

      Chaos Knight: Noo.. This cant bee…. Urgh..

      Ostarion: The fundamental falls? Unreal. You will not get away with this. Submit to the King’s rule!

Just as Ostarion finished his sentence. Yurnero suddenly appeared in front of him and performed A thousand cuts in a single second.

     Ostarion: This speed… This is unreal!

     Yurnero: You will pay for what you have done to our kin. This world shall live on.

Ostarion then once again scattered to a thousand broken pieces.

Sven and Yurnero then simultaneously hit the ancient with powerful blows. Soon enough, the enemy’s Ancient cracked and at last, it finally has been destroyed.

     Ostarion:  Urghh… So, this is how it ends? I feel my soul, leaving me now….

Meanwhile, back at the ally’s Ancient,

     Abaddon: No… this cannot be... we were so close... How can such a thing be?

      Viper: Can't feel my wings. I fly… no more….

      Mars: Huff... Puff… They made just in time…

      Rubick: So, this is the power of the Ancients… such strong power. We finally did it. We have ended the Great Confluence.

Back at the enemy’s stronghold, Yurnero and Sven listened to Ostarion’s last words.

      Ostarion: Ughhh it seems the end is near.

      Yurnero: Your reign of terror finally ends. With your Ancient destroyed, the Realm of the Dead will now have nothing to sustain theselves now.

      Ostarion: Was it worth it though? I have destroyed a huge part of your kingdom and killed some of your friends.

      Sven: It was all worth it. For the sake of the future generations, we would gladly lay up our lives, even if it meant our entire race going to extinction.

      Yurnero: Our souls have finally been avenged. Yurnero has fulfilled his duties well. Today starts anew. We vow to bring back our people, and begin the rebirth of the Isle of Masks. We will bring glory to our friends… and death to our enemies.

Ostarion’s skeleton remains then started to lose their green ambient colors, and soon faded away into dust. The sky became clearer, and the stench of the dead fading away. What was left after the war however was ruin. The kingdom, then soon started to initiate repairs to what has been lost and bury the countless casualties they suffered. The heroes then soon found out that Tresdin has fallen in battle, and they bury her in the Tomb of Valor.

      Mars: It seems the bronze legion has lost their greatest general.

      Sven: It was an honor to fight by her side. Without her, this victory wouldn’t have been possible. She helped me back there at the bottom lane from Pugna and Abaddon. She told me to go ahead for she was supposed to aid you Jugg. I should’ve followed her and this wouldn’t have happened.

Yurnero’s pet dragon then went to Sven and rubbed him, as if wanting to comfort him.  

     Yurnero: Don’t blame yourself old friend. If you didn’t go ahead, you wouldn’t  have been there to help us in fighting Ostarion. Things would’ve ended badly for us, and we wouldn’t have awakened.

     Rubick: It’s all right. I feel her soul resting in peace now. I must now go and part ways with you people. Apparently, there are still a lot of things I must learn, and I am still far away from reaching my Father. Future perils likely await us. Expect to see me there. Farewell.

     Yurnero: Rubick. You weren’t so bad after all.

Rubick then waved his wand and casted a teleport spell, teleporting out from their sights.

      Mars: It was an honor to fight by your side heroes. I will remain here for the meantime to rally the Bronze Legion. The Ancient has taken significant damage, and I must remain here to protect it.

      Sven: The land itself will heal in time with the Ancient’s powers. Tresdin put her life on the line, knowing fully well that if she fall’s another will rise to take her place. But this… *pointing out towards the landscape* This can never be replaced.

      Yurnero: We will not forget the allies who laid down their lives for this. Io, Invoker, Kunkka, Tresdin, and the countless soldiers that died. None of it wouldn’t have been possible without them. At least for now, peace has been restored in this land, and our fallen kin can now rest peacefully knowing that they have been avenged, and we have secured a future for the generations to come.

Chapter Epilogue:

And thus, ended the tragedy of The Great Confluence. The heroes then decided to take a rest, watching over this land and to rebuild what they have lost. More dangerous perils will surely to come in the coming years of this unpredictable world. However, there will always be heroes who will stand up to valiantly fight for the sake of their land.

*The names of characters and places are inspired from Dota 2. All photos used belong to Valve and their respective creators and I do not own then in any way*