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Omni Verse – Episode 8
After building the spaceship, they began preparing for the journey—packing food, drinks, and spare clothes.
Stardust: Ah, I think we should buy lots of snacks. Just enough for us, okay?
Leonardos, Pugo, and Mariana stared at him in confusion.
Leonardos: I still don't understand why this idiot is coming with us.
After talking for a while, they finally set off.
It was Pugo's first time going to the Flame Universe, so he was excited and began asking Leonardos questions.
Pugo: Leonardos, what was the Flame Universe like last time you were there? What do you remember?
Leonardos: I don't remember much. I was only eight. I just remember it was a terrible place.
Pugo stared at him in confusion.
Pugo: I didn't ask your age though…
Stardust: So was it similar to our universe? Were there symbols like in the Star Universe? Like flame symbols similar to star symbols?
Leonardos got comically annoyed.
Leonardos: I told you, I was EIGHT last time I was there! How should I know!?
While Mariana was driving, she examined the planets and spotted the Flame Universe.
Mariana: Aha! I see the Flame Universe! Let's go full speed! Woohoo, this is going to be fun!
The spaceship sped up so much that Leonardos, Stardust, and Pugo's faces twisted into funny shapes.
Mariana got too excited and jerked the steering wheel.
Mariana: Ooo—ooo! I think the wheel broke! Everyone panic, but—aaaaa!
Their faces turned even funnier. Just as they were about to fall—
Stardust: We're gonna die! We're so young!!!
Leonardos: Shut up, we're NOT going to die!
Pugo searched around and spotted a safe place.
Pugo: Hey! Let's push toward that sea over there! Come on, all of us push left!
They all pushed left toward the sea near the Flame Universe.
The tactic worked—they splashed into the sea and climbed out, exhausted and messy.
Pugo looked around the Flame Universe, shocked.
Pugo: No way… This can't be the Flame Universe Leonardos described.
Stardust: Yeah, I think it's beautiful! Maybe even better than the Star Universe—there's lava and flames everywhere!
Mariana: Yep. And this is the Flame Universe after the Great War. Before that, it was even better.
Leonardos: Wow… so my universe still has some life left. That makes me happy.
The Warriors team began exploring—from the Flame Café to the Flame Market, they toured everything.
Later, at the Flame Hotel, Pugo went outside for some air when he saw something shining. He smiled, thinking it was a star.
Pugo: Wow… If Stardust saw this, he'd be so happy. But he's too busy sleeping right now.
But what he thought was a star… was actually a spaceship.
Inside were masked soldiers—50 of them—led by their leader.
Their leader was slightly handsome, carried a huge sword, wore a long black hat, a skull mask, and a purple cape over black-purple clothing, with a bit of a beard.
His name was George.
The masked soldiers were named L1, L2, L3… all the way to L50.
L1: Mr. George, when will we start the attacks?
George: Calm down. We're not here to destroy things. We're here to find the Flame Stone—just as Lord Ludos ordered.
L3: Do you know why Lord Ludos sent you, Mr. George?
George: Because I'm his favorite and most talented soldier, of course.
While George bragged, L4 and L6 whispered behind him—and he overheard.
L4: "Most powerful," he says… He hasn't even become a creature yet.
L6: Even Lord Ludos didn't like him.
George turned sharply.
George: L4 and L6… so you talk behind my back?
They trembled.
L4: Mr. George, we would never do that, sir!
L6: We respect you more than anyone!
George gave them a frightening look.
George: Oh really? You know, there used to be 51 of you. But L51 once accidentally called me George without "Mr."
Do you know what happened to him?
L4: …Was he fired?
George: I wish he were only fired. There wasn't even a bone left of him.
George raised his sword, from which pink electrical energy burst out.
L4 and L6 were struck by purple electricity and exploded.
The shockwave hit some of the others, but George was completely unaffected.
He clasped his hands together.
George: If ANY of you insult me again, I'll destroy every last one of you. Understood?
All L soldiers: Yes, understood!
The spaceship began descending.
Meanwhile, the Warriors team was analyzing things in the hotel.
Mariana: I don't sense anything from the Flame Stone yet.
Leonardos: You can't analyze much in the Flame Universe. The heat and light from the lava distort everything.
Stardust: Aaa—let's eat our snacks!
Pugo: Oh right—Stardust, I was going to tell you something. I saw an amazing star today.
Stardust: What!? Why didn't you wake me up!?
Leonardos looked confused.
Leonardos: A star? Did you say a star?
Pugo: Yeah, it was glowing. It was incredible.
Leonardos: But stars don't fall into the Flame Universe. And there are no stars here.
Pugo: Then… what did I see?
Mariana suddenly looked worried.
Mariana: I think I get it… That was a spaceship. Which means… most likely… a monster.
Stardust, Leonardos, and Pugo were shocked and rushed out.
The Flame Universe citizens saw the massive spaceship land.
The door opened, and the L-soldiers pointed their weapons at the people, who trembled in fear.
George stepped out and raised his hands.
George: Everyone… bow before Mr. George. Go on!
The people were forced to bow—but one child refused. When soldiers tried to kill him:
L8: Hey! You'd better bow too!
Child: No! I will NEVER bow to evil!
Child's Mother: Please! Don't kill my son!
L8: Too bad. He's going to die.
Just as L8 was about to kill the child—
A parrot flew in, suddenly grew into a flame parrot, and fired a fireball.
L8 and five more L-soldiers burned and exploded.
The parrot returned to normal size.
The Warriors team watched from a distance.
Pugo: Who is that parrot?
Stardust: So cool! He transformed instantly and saved the kid and mom!
Leonardos: Let's get closer and join the fight.
George stepped down and confronted the parrot.
George: What's your name, little bird?
Lino: My name is Lino. I'm from the Animal Universe. I'm a bit crazy. I can transform into any element. And most importantly—I HATE evil.
George: Oh really? And who are those behind you?
Lino: Behind me? There's no one behind me—
Lino turned around and, comically shocked, saw the Warriors team.
Lino and George both stared in surprise.
Then Pugo quickly asked:
Pugo: I overheard you earlier, Mr. Lino. Would you like to join our team?
Lino: We don't even know each other.
Pugo: Then we'll get to know each other… while fighting.
George suddenly shouted:
George: I don't know who you are… but my L-soldiers and I will destroy you.
Pugo and Lino, serious:
Pugo & Lino: We'll see about that.
End of Episode 8
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