Quill shot a high speed jet of heated water and Atlas fired several bullets toward the Minotaur. It raised it axe but it's weapon became so heavy and crashed to the ground.
It eyed Atlas, tried to advance and Noah in human form blocked it with his full body length shield. A bear decorated the bronze shield's center and white crystals scattered around the bear.
"No can do." Noah growled
The Minotaur tore it muscles, raised the axe and let it drop onto Noah's shield. The ground underneath cave under the weight and Atlas was forced to release the spell on the weapon. Ethan appeared behind and aimed for it neck.
Dax paused to take a breathe with Quill and Atlas covered him. His couldn't hear well and barely saw as Blake rained down cones and the Minotaur barely dodged with Noah bashing into him.
"Think...think....hmm..." Dax though as a red pool formed underneath him "...It could work"
The red mist increased and spread out into the other members regions. Noah blocked the monster when it tried to approach Dax as the teen gripped his scythe on more time.
He poured the all his energy into the weapon, the blade became larger and turned anywhere it touched into dust. His ears were ringing and muscles weakened.
"ELEVEN O' CLOCK!" Atlas' voice yelled
Dax followed the direction with his scythe by his side slowly gaining momentum and move upward. A suffocating intent to kill descended the area, the members choked slightly and the fans watching were also affected.
Minotaur sensed the danger and raised his axe in preparation focusing all his attention to the incoming threat. The scythe and axe clashed again and Dax smiled sweetly.
"Checkmate."
The monster ignored its surrounding believing that Dax was the one to be worried about. Blake fired a special shells in his shotgun and the Minotaur's head was blown away.
Blake tossed the shotgun away revealing a burn that bypassed his thick gloves. He held him the scream in his mouth and crouched on the ground.
"I hate Play 44." he groaned
Dax fell to the ground too and the comments screamed to check on him.
"Dax?" Quill called "DAX!!"
Atlas flipped Dax on his back and met his pale face.
"He needs a blood transfusion and healing magic, now!" He ordered
Quill chanted an advanced spell: Forest Embrace and targeted the major injuries. Ethan opened the fanbase to their profile pages.
"He's an O negative." Ethan said with worry "None of us match."
Noah and Blake quickly opened their screens. Noah searched all the legal channels while Blake hunted through the slightly grey areas. Atlas kept constant watch on Dax's condition as Quill healed him with his remaining mana.
Atlas looked the unfamiliar sight before him, Dax...wasn't supposed to look like this and he felt a bud of determination.
"Ethan, chill the area while Noah and Blake search." Atlas ordered
The temperatures dropped and crystals started to spread out. They brushed the screen about confirming their victory aside and brain stormed on the situation. Dax's hand slowly extended out as if looking for a blanket.
"Hang in there." Atlas frowned
Dax felt the chill and muffled voices as he forced his eyes open. His members had such worried faces doing everything they can to heal him and rare undisguised smile spread over his face.
"...Dev..." he smiled with unfocused eyes
Atlas forced his hands to stop shaking and tried to adjust his expression yet failed. Dax chuckled at his members attempts and was happy that none of them were too injured.
"Devine...my big brother...had the same...expression." he told weakly "I can't...help myself, being happy your safe...yet wanting to win a fight...it's my nature..."
[ CrazedFan: I JUST GOT TESTED! I'M O NEGATIVE!!]
A ring for donations from fans felt like a weight was lifted off their shoulders. Noah bought a stand and bed while the rest used a sheet to carefully raise him onto it. Atlas connected it with skill and now they wait.
"That's the first time he's ever shared anything." Noah whispered weakly
Atlas nodded, "An older brother named Devine, Dev for short it seems."
"Our next member must be a professional healer with a degree. They need to be able to handle any situation so we'll vet them with the determination of a blade." Blake frowned staring at Dax
Meanwhile Dax had a wonderful dream. He looked around at the lush garden and small blue painted house with a white fence. He paused at the closed entrance and sighed.
"Not this time either. See ya." he said with cold eyes
SLAP
Dax's widened his eyes in shook looking at Noah's palm and looked at the worn out faces of his faction. The all sat down on the filthy floor and chuckled a moment later.
"How do you feel?" Blake smiled
Dax frowned, "Like I was slapped by a bear."
"Thank goodness your awake...it's your turn to cook today." Blake smiled weakly
Dax retorted, "I'm not in a condition for that!"
"Daxton. If we don't follow rules than we're just savages." Atlas fake gasped "So will you be done by seven or eight?"
Noah added, "Make more than usual. All this fighting really works an appetite."
"You're lucky I'm an understanding leader." Dax laughed
Atlas confirmed the completion of their first trail and they were teleported home. Dax ripped out the canula from his arm, ended the livestream and walked into the kitchen.
"WHY DID YOU REMOVE IT?!" Quill shrieked
Dax shrugged while taking out several slabs of premium beef. Noah whistled with wide eyes and wondered if their leader was actually okay?
"Our first trail and challenge. Let's enjoy it while I'm being nice." Dax laughed taking out a bottle of wine
Ethan told, "Don't worry the fans didn't hear about...Devine."
"Lucky me, I didn't want to deal with the aftermath." Dax nodded chopping up the vegetables.
The other members were hovering around him and he chuckled again.
"I just think of Dev especially when I loss blood." Dax smiled "When he was interested in medicine, I never loved modern technology more than in that moment...that's all your getting from me."
Beep-beep
Screens appeared in front of everyone and worry returned to the eyes again:
New Rules
Contestants will have one challenge and one trail per day except in special situations
Contestants will have an audience chosen challenge every three days
Every two weeks is a ranking challenge for Factions
Every week on Friday will be a mandatory 'get together' of all Factions. They will spent time with one another except during trail or challenges periods depending on situation
New system created: Fanbase Ranking- depending on a Faction's popularity they will be various rewards and benefits which will be different each time.
Time Limited rule (thirty days):
Title System created- after thirty days noticeable contestants regardless of Rank or Popularity will gain title/s that come with amazing advantages as well as disadvantages. The right to accept is given to the contestant.
"Who wants alcohol?" Dax spat out and everyone raised their hands
Blake asked seriously, "How much?"
"Goodbye to the our first horrible Monday." Noah sighed