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[EP.2] Species (II) — De-troms, V.I., and Harmons
Hello, fellow Kroman! We are delighted to see you again.
In the last episode, we followed the Humans as they fled Earth’s troubles and found their way to the Kroma Creative Universe (KCU) following a bright light. They met the Riders, who helped them out. But things got suspicious when they neared a strange factory. And when there was a big explosion nearby, they just had to go check it out.
This episode tells the stories of De-troms, V.I..(Virtual Intelligence), and Harmons, which happened four hours before the explosion.
In the arena’s waiting area, a nervous De-trom stood by his father. His mane-like hair bristled with anxiety.
“I’m nervous, Dad,” he confessed, “I don’t want to fight against my friends, especially not with my bare claws.”
His father, a strong De-trom leader, placed a hand on his son’s shoulder. “Hey, son. No one’s ever really ready,” he said gently. “But you have to do this. It’s a tradition.”
“I just don’t understand why we have to battle against each other to decide our social hierarchy here. There are so many other ways to prove ourselves.”
“We, De-troms, value power above all else. It is a belief passed down from our ancestors. Everyone has to show they are ready to fight for their clan. I’ve been where you are, and I earned the respect of our clan. You will too.”
Reluctantly, the young De-trom nodded, taking a deep breath before heading out to the arena. Today was a big day for the De-troms. When De-trom youth reached the age of 17, they had officially become adults and must prove themselves in the arena.
The De-troms are a species that have lived on this planet for a long time. They had settled in a crater, a bowl-shaped pit likely formed by explosions caused by Kroma energy activities. Serving as a symbol of power, the arena was built around the crater, one of the largest sources of Kroma Energy. The green fire-like figure in the center of the arena showed the everlasting power De-Troms sought. They became notorious for excessively extracting this energy to craft and refine their weapons. Other species residing in the KCU were worried that they might use up all the energy resources.
As the young De-trom made his way through the crowd, his heart racing with anticipation, an unexpected sight stopped him in his tracks — a yellow, glowing creature floating in the air before him. The young De-trom cautiously looked at the creature. It was like little clusters of pixels, like the characters you might see in video games. Yet he could not figure out its origin or intention.
“Who are you really?” the young De-trom asked in suspicion.
“Easy there, buddy. I am one of the Virtual Intelligence and I come from the digital world,” the pixelated entity replied vaguely. “But I assure you, I’m not here to cause harm. I can sense you‘re not thrilled about today’s event. And guess what? I’ve got an idea that might just put an end to the ceremony immediately. You just have to follow my lead,” it added with a playful yet devilish giggle. It extended its hand, offering him a shiny rock, Ore.
The Ore glimmered with a captivating green glow, unlike any rock the young De-trom had seen before. Taking it from the V.I., he felt its powerful energy pulsating through him immediately. Gripping the Ore tightly, he absorbed its strength as if tapping into the essence of nature itself. In that transformative moment, his inner truth stirred from its slumber, awakening a primal urge for action. No longer bound by hesitation, he embraced a newfound courage, ready to venture into uncharted territory.
Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the arena, the gray-skinned Harmons observed the De-troms’ activities from their hidden spot in the ancient trees. Gifted with long limbs, the Harmons moved swiftly between the branches. They considered themselves the guides of the KCU and strongly disapproved of the De-troms’ excessive use of Kroma energy.
“I have warned the De-troms countless times,” muttered the Harmon chief, her long ears twitching with intuition. “Their behaviors disrupt the peace and upset the balance in the KCU.” With a worried look, she added, “Their weapons, made from too much Kroma energy, could harm our universe’s harmony.”
Her fellow Harmons nodded in agreement, “We cannot just sit still, Chief! It is our duty to stop them!”
“Just do what we have rehearsed,” the Harmon chief ordered. The Harmons quietly made their way towards the arena without anyone noticing.
The event was about to start, and the crowds in the arena started to yell. The ground of the entire arena seemed to tremble due to the cheers and shouts of the crowd. Suddenly, even before his opponent was introduced to the state, the young De-trom dashed onto the arena floor, holding the Ore that V.I. had given him earlier. Without hesitation, he fixed his gaze on the blazing Kroma energy at the center of the floor and kept running. The audience watched in confusion, unsure of what he was planning to do.
Outside the arena, the V.I. observed the scene with amusement, and it knew that things were about to get interesting. At the same time, the young De-trom tossed the Ore into the roaring flames. Everyone held their breath, waiting to see what would happen next.
The Ore exploded upon contact with the Kroma energy in a flash of light and a deafening roar. The arena lit up like a dazzling fireworks display, filling the air with a brilliant glow. A thunderous boom echoed through the space, shaking the foundations of the arena. It was as if time stood still for a moment, with everyone frozen in wonder. The explosion left everyone wide-eyed, especially the De-trom leader, who now understood the power of the reaction between Ore and Kroma energy.
A few miles away, the Humans and Riders hurried toward the explosion site. They wondered what caused it, unaware of the surprises ahead. So they marched.
To be continued…
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📚Lore:
- [EP.0] The Beginning of Kroma Creative Universe
- [Ep. 1] Unveiling KCU’s Facilities
- [EP. 2] Species (I) — Humans & Riders
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