Battle in the Shadows of Tensaki The sun hung low in the sky, casting an amber glow on the barren battlefield of Tensaki. Towering buildings lay in ruins while scattered debris whispered of the violent confrontations that had come before. Amidst this chaos, two figures faced each other, ready to unleash their fury upon one another: Powerplex and Invincible. "Get ready, Mark! ‘Cause I'm coming for you!" Scott Duvall—better known as Powerplex—screamed, his voice echoing like thunder amidst the desolation. His black bodysuit with striking red accents shimmered ominously. Energy discs pulsated around his body, crackling with a dangerous energy that threatened to explode. Mark Grayson, a.k.a. Invincible, stood resolute. His blue and black suit hugged his muscular frame, the goggles atop his brow gleaming with determination. "I won’t hold back this time, Scott. You need to see how far gone you've gotten!" His words dripped with conviction. The tension in the air felt electric. With a sudden WHOOSH, Powerplex launched himself forward, the energy discs flaring as they absorbed the kinetic energy of his own powerful movements and began glowing bright. "You're always acting like a hero, but look where that’s gotten you!" Powerplex roared, throwing a fist that surged with amplified energy. Invincible dodged to the side, the air whistling past him. WHAM! Powerplex’s fist met the concrete, sending a shockwave through the ground and creating a cloud of dust. “Pointless rage won’t win you this fight!” Invincible countered, his fists balled. With a swift move that showcased his speed, he lunged toward Powerplex, striking him squarely in the gut. BAM! The impact echoed through the ravaged city, causing Powerplex to stumble backward. Grunting, Scott’s eyes flared with fury. “Feel that? That was just a taste!” He regained his balance and unleashed a massive wave of kinetic energy, launching it directly at Invincible. WHOOSH! “Not today!” Mark yelled, his Viltrumite reflexes kicking in. He flew up into the air, out of the path of the incoming energy sphere. But he knew he couldn’t let Scott gain any more momentum. “We’re not just fighting for ourselves, you know!” he shouted down, returning with a vengeance. Scott’s eyes narrowed as he followed Invincible’s trajectory, using his energy discs to propel himself skyward. As they soared higher, the energy discs flared around his body, amplifying his strength. With a wicked grin, he shouted, "I’ll show you what it means to suffer!” And in an instant, he launched multiple energy blasts toward Invincible. BOOM! Each explosion rocked the sky, illuminating the shadows of Tensaki with ruthless energy. Mark dodged and weaved amidst the chaos, feeling the heat of the blasts graze past him. His heart raced. "You think this will stop me? You have no idea what you're up against!" He called back, his voice booming with a confidence born from experience. Powerplex growled in response, “And you think holding back will save you?” Fuelled by rage, Scott focused all his energy into his discs and dove down, aiming for Invincible with determination. Seeing the approach of his foe, Mark steadied himself, the air swirling with tension. When Powerplex got close enough, Mark unleashed a vicious punch, magnified by his Viltrumite strength. CRACK! The punch landed with a resonating force. Scott’s eyes widened as the punch sent him crashing into the ground, creating a crater. Dust and debris scattered everywhere. “Damn it!” he spat, struggling to regain his footing. “Scott, listen to yourself! This isn’t what you want!” Invincible called, starting to feel the emotional weight of the moment. “If I just push you away, it won’t change what happened to your family!” The mention of his family sent Powerplex into a dangerously unstable spiral. RUMBLE! He exploded with energy, causing the very ground to shudder. “You don’t get to lecture me about family!” He surged forward again. But Invincible was ready this time. With an agile maneuver, he absorbed the kinetic energy from an incoming energy blast, absorbing it instead of evading. The familiar hum of energy coursed through him, and he grinned. “You know what? Enough is enough!” Summoning all his power, Mark charged toward Powerplex, his fists glowing with the absorbed energy. “I won’t suffer you any longer!” With a deafening KABOOM, he landed a punishing blow that sent Scott spiraling backward, crashing into the remains of a building. Breathing heavily, eyes burning with a mix of anger and regret, Invincible stood his ground. “It’s over, Scott. You can fight this if you want to. Make the right choice!” Finally, clutching his side, Scott looked up at Invincible, rage replaced with realization. He was wounded both physically and emotionally, and the relentless storm inside him began to calm. He began to understand—this wasn’t the ending he envisioned. Winner: Invincible (Mark Grayson) His experience and control of his emotions ultimately allowed him to subdue Powerplex. Invincible absorbed the energy attacks instead of merely dodging them, turning the tide of battle. In the end, he fought not out of sheer anger but from a deep understanding of the consequences of their fight—marking his victory of strength, not just over Powerplex, but over the darkness consuming him.