The multiverse shuddered as Brian's team emerged onto the fractured battlefield — a strange nexus where multiple universes collided. Skies swirled with colors unseen in any single world, chunks of floating earth hovered midair, and arcs of energy tore across reality itself.
Brian flexed, shadows coiling along his arms. "Alright, ladies… and Aurora, Lyra, Kira… you seeing this? It's beautiful chaos. And we get front row seats."
Mercy groaned. "Beautiful? I think it's terrifying."
Brian winked. "Details, Mercy. Details."
Natalie surveyed the chaotic landscape. "And we're supposed to fight here?"
Brian smirked. "Yep. And look who's already here to greet us."
From the void, the Hunter Elite Commander emerged, its aura warping space as it stepped forward. Massive, armored, and radiating pure malice, it towered over the team.
The System flashed:
> [Hunter Elite Level: MAX – Immediate Threat]
[Recommended Action: Full Team Coordination + System Skill Deployment]
Brian's grin widened. "Ladies… say hello to your worst nightmare. Or, in my case, another flex opportunity."
Aurora's wings flared. "This one's huge."
Lyra's eyes glowed silver. "And fast. Extremely fast."
Kira's energy blades hummed. "We'll need all our skills synchronized."
Brian flexed dramatically. "Exactly. And… Showtime!"
Shadows coiled around him like liquid armor. He Shadow-Stepped forward, striking first, his fists glowing with red-gold StarkTech resonance. The Hunter Commander barely flinched but staggered as energy crackled across its armor.
> [System Alert: Full Team Bond Active – Combat Efficiency +50%]
The Angels, Aurora, Lyra, and Kira moved in perfect sync, enhanced by Brian's System. Natalie struck with deadly precision, Dylan zipped through the air delivering twin strikes, Aria spun through enemy attacks with acrobatic grace. Aurora's flames and Lyra's telekinesis combined to deflect incoming assaults. Kira hacked the Commander's energy signature mid-fight, weakening shields temporarily.
Brian laughed mid-combat. "See? Told you, teamwork rocks!"
The Commander roared, swinging its halberd at hyperspeed. Shadows flared to intercept, but the strike cracked Brian's barrier, sending him skidding across a floating platform. He smirked. "Okay… that's a little close."
Aurora dived to catch him. "You've got a death wish, you know that?"
Brian winked. "Makes it more exciting."
The team launched a coordinated assault. Shadows, fire, telekinetic energy, and cyber blades collided with the Hunter Commander in a dazzling display. Brian Shadow-Stepped behind it, delivering rapid strikes while quipping: "Ever fought a guy with flames, shadows, cyber magic, and charm? No? Lucky day!"
Lyra groaned. "He really does this every time!"
Natalie muttered, "Every… single… time."
Despite their efforts, the Commander adapted quickly, deflecting attacks with near-perfect precision. Its dark aura flared, pulsing across the multiverse nexus, warping reality around them.
Brian's System flashed:
> [Critical Alert: Hunter Commander Adaptive – Weak Points Changing]
[Recommendation: Acquire New Ally or System Upgrade]
Brian grinned. "Looks like we're in for a little improvisation, ladies."
He Shadow-Stepped toward a floating shard of universe, grabbing a glowing crystal fragment. Shadows merged with Aurora's flames, Lyra's telekinesis, and Kira's energy blades, forming a massive multi-element attack.
The team shouted in unison: "NOW!"
Energy erupted, striking the Commander. It screeched, staggering back as cracks of light raced across its armor.
Brian smirked. "And that, my friends, is how the Flex King rolls."
But the Commander's aura pulsed violently, and a massive rift opened, tearing reality around them.
> [Hunter Elite Backup – Level MAX+]
[Incoming Reinforcements: Unknown]
Brian's eyes narrowed. "Ah… more guests! I like parties."
Aria groaned. "Why do I even let him drag us into this?"
Brian winked. "Because deep down, you love it."
Natalie shot him a look. "Do not speak for me."
The battlefield erupted again. Shadow-repulsor strikes, fire blasts, telekinetic waves, cyber blade arcs, and enhanced human agility clashed against incoming Hunter reinforcements. Brian moved like a blur, weaving in and out, quipping: "You wanted chaos? I deliver!"
Aurora laughed mid-flight. "He's ridiculous!"
Dylan snorted. "And brilliant!"
Lyra muttered, "We've never faced anything like this… except with him."
Kira's blades hummed. "I'm starting to like this team."
Brian Shadow-Stepped up the Commander's halberd, landing on its shoulder. Shadows and fire merged around him, eyes glowing. "Alright, ladies, let's finish this… Flex King style!"
The team launched a final coordinated strike, merging all powers into one massive assault. The Hunter Commander screeched, reality tearing around it as it finally shattered, exploding into shimmering fragments across the multiverse nexus.
The battlefield fell silent, energy crackling in the air.
Brian flexed, shadows coiling proudly. "And that… is how we multiverse."
Aurora hovered beside him, smiling. "You're insane."
Brian winked. "I get that a lot."
Lyra smirked. "Effective… insane."
Kira laughed. "Alright, I admit it… Flex King style works."
The Angels groaned collectively. "I can't believe we survived that."
Brian's System flashed one final alert for the chapter:
> [Hunter Elite Aura Status: Persistent Across Universes]
[New Multiverse Mission: Scout + Recruit Additional Allies]
[System Upgrade Available – Shadow-Element Fusion: Full Team Synergy Mode]
Brian's grin widened. "Looks like our party isn't over yet. More universes, more recruits… more fun. And maybe… more flexing."
Aria muttered under her breath, "Why do I even let him do this?"
Brian winked. "Because the multiverse loves me."
From the distant rift, faint shadows flickered — a sign that the next battle, next ally, and next adventure was already waiting.
[TO BE CONTINUED…]