Scene: Capital Rooftop – Marcus Reunites with Kaien
Marcus floated down, smirking like he hadn't just broken a dozen divine laws.
Kaien: "You've gotta be kidding me. They summoned you?"
Marcus: "I'm insulted. You thought they'd bring someone better?"
Kaien laughed—for real, for the first time in weeks.
They bro-hugged with the intensity of two idiots who survived a LAN party apocalypse.
Monku (watching from below): "They're both hot. I'm confused and aroused."
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🔥 Flashback Drop – Marcus's Backstory
Marcus was Kaien's childhood rival-turned-teammate.
They always pushed each other.
Where Kaien was chaos, Marcus was clarity. Fire and logic. Rage and resolve.
But when Kaien vanished, Marcus broke.
He trained. Waited. Hoped.
Then the gods whispered:
> "You want to see him again? Join us… and destroy him."
Marcus: "Cool plan. But I'll join—then protect him instead."
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⚔️ Squad Reaction
Reinhard: "He's skilled."
Donovan: "He's unpredictable."
Aziel: "He's handsome. I feel threatened."
Lyra: "Wait, are they…?"
Seris: "If they kiss, I'm leaving."
Kaien: "We're not like that."
Marcus: "Unless he begs."
Kaien: "…I f**king hate you."
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🧭 Divine Tribunal Announcement
Across every kingdom, a message burns into the sky:
> "The Tribunal of Irelia convenes in 5 days.
All living Heroes, Knights, and Divines shall bear witness.
The accused: Kaien Everflame – Calamity Walker.
Verdict: To be delivered by divine blade or divine mercy."
Nikolai: "They're putting you on trial… in front of the entire world."
Kaien: "Perfect."
Lyra: "Perfect?"
Kaien: "Because this time, I won't be defending myself."
> "I'll be judging them."
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⚠️ The Night Before the Storm
Seris and Kaien sat together.
The wind was soft. For once, nothing was trying to kill them.
Seris: "You trust Marcus?"
Kaien: "I trust his fire. Even if it burns me."
She leaned into him.
> "Then let me be your calm."
Kaien didn't pull away.
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🔥 Final Scene – Kaien + Marcus Combo Test
Outside the city, Kaien and Marcus face off in a friendly spar.
Marcus: "Let's see if we still sync."
Kaien: "Let's see if we ever stopped."
They move like mirror flames.
Twin Crescents.
Crossfire Pulse.
[Sync Skill Unlocked: Twin Flame Execution – Lv. 1]
> A tag-team slash that erupts in black-and-orange fire. Unblockable. Undeniable.
When the dust settles—
They're grinning.
And the world is watching.