Our story begins with a quick question: Imagine a world where everything is the same. Everything is as it should be, but you don't exist. The thought terrifies me.

We begin in a forest. Loud grunts can be heard as trees are cut down one by one. A figure emerges from the smoke, clutching a white sword.

"Who am I?" the figure asks himself. He remembers a faint light as he walked through it, and now he's here. As the memories begin to fade, he remembers his name: Jacob.

But before he could think more, he's almost killed by falling trees in a line.

"Jesus!" Jacob yells out. "What the hell was that!"

A black-haired figure appears from the broken trees.

"Who the hell are you, and what are you doing here?" the black-haired figure demands.

Jacob stutters for an answer. "I'm here on occasion. I don't know what I'm doing here or who I am. I just know my name."

"Oh wow, how pleasant," the black-haired figure says. "Here, get up." He helps Jacob to his feet. "Hey, my name's Oscar. Try not to make it the last one you will hear, ok?"

"Uh, well, my name is Jacob," Jacob says. "It's nice to meet you, Oscar."

"So what is this place?" Jacob asks. "It's a forest."

"Yes, it's a forest. What does it look like to you?" Oscar replies.

"Never mind then," Jacob says. "So, umm, could you put those three swords down? I don't even know how you carry three swords."

"Mouth and both hands," Oscar says.

Jacob thinks back to himself: (Oh great, an aggressive oaf and a crazy guy. What luck.)

"So what's the goal here, huh?" Jacob asks.

"To be the greatest swordsman in the world," Oscar says.

"Well, I wouldn't mind heading out of here now," Jacob says. "So I'll see ya."

8 seconds pass

"Wait!" Jacob says. "How do I leave?"

"Well, I suppose you could take that random raft over there," Oscar says.

"Oh yeah? Umm, thanks? I guess I'll take it," Jacob says.

Jacob walks away toward the raft. Oscar watches him go.

"Quite a weird fellow," Oscar says to himself.

As Jacob approached the raft, three people appeared from a nearby bush.

"Hey, my name's Burger and mine's Roy!" one says. "And we are the Rafta Pals!"

"What universe did I stumble into?" Jacob thinks to himself.

"Listen, I have no time for your games," Jacob says. "So let me just ride the raft. I don't have much currency, but I got one piece of gold I can offer you."

"Oh wow, what an honor," one of the Rafta Pals says. "How about we rob you instead? You surely have more than that. Hey, Roy, take the white sword he has. I'll take the gold."

"I'm going to give you one more chance not to try and do this," Jacob says.

"Oh, you'll be fine," one of the Rafta Pals says.

Roy charges Jacob with a dagger. Jacob blocks the attempt with a glowing white shield.

"Where did that come from?" one of the Rafta Pals says. "That was random. No matter, another thing to steal."

"I hate to get serious," Jacob says, "but if I must, I will."

Jacob dashes behind Burger with a flashing eye glowing. He holds a bright white sword and swings it toward Burger's neck. Burger ducks after the swing.

"Oh, what speed!" Burger says. "What the hell!"

"We should run, Burger!" Roy says.

Jacob runs at Burger, charging him with the white shield. Upon impact, it explodes. Burger is hit and goes flying into the nearby bank side. Roy runs away at top speeds.

"Ugh, man, you're annoying," Jacob says. "I'll still leave ya one gold for the raft."

Jacob begins to head towards the raft.

Suddenly, "WAIT!" can be heard across the river bank.

"Oscar, what are you doing here?" Jacob asks.

"What was that? I saw that you and the white sword and those thieves. Are you here to hurt someone?!" Oscar says.

"No, I don't even know what I'm doing here, ok?" Jacob says.

"Oh, that's such a great lie," Oscar says. "With that power, I've never seen something like it. You're a swordsman, huh? Well

Well then, how about we challenge each other to death? Jacob: How's it? I'm tired after fighting those two. I'd rather not. 

Oscar: I'm not asking this time.

Oscar spun his swords in a spinning manner, forming a tornado the size of a mountain.

Oscar: I didn't ask.

He launched the tornado at Jacob. Jacob dodged the tornado, but it uprooted trees and destroyed rocks in its path.

Jacob: (Damn it, this is going to be tough.)

Jacob summoned his shield and raised it in front of him. A massive explosion erupted from the tornado's impact on the shield, but Jacob held firm.

Oscar: You're pretty decent. But I still need to find a match for me.

Oscar charged at Jacob with his swords drawn. Jacob met his charge with his shield and sword. The two clashed in a flurry of steel and sparks.

Jacob: We'll see about that.

Jacob ducked under Oscar's sword and countered with a slash of his own. Oscar staggered back, surprised.

Oscar: What the hell? How are you so strong?

Jacob: I'm not telling.

Jacob pressed his attack, driving Oscar back. Oscar parried and riposted, but Jacob was too fast for him.

Oscar: I'm not going to lose to you!

Oscar unleashed a flurry of blows, but Jacob blocked and dodged them. Then, with a swift counterattack, Jacob knocked Oscar's swords out of his hands.

Jacob: It's over, Oscar.

Jacob: Don't worry, I'll stop. There's a yellow door over there. Let's go through it. It seems important. You're coming with me to figure out what's going on.

Oscar: Fine, but only if it makes me more substantial than you. I don't even know why you're here. If any of your so-called megalomaniacs appear, I'll refuse to let them leave alive. I'll protect this world.

Jacob: That's the spirit!

Jacob and Oscar entered the portal and found themselves in a strange, desolate landscape. The ground was cracked and scorched, and the sky was swirling black clouds.

"Where the hell are we?" Oscar asked.

"I don't know," Jacob replied. "But it doesn't look good."

Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of them. It was a man with wild hair and a crazed look in his eyes. He was holding a lit explosive in his hand.

"HEY!" the man shouted. "MY NAME IS PARADOXICAL MBUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT. I HAVE GIFTS FOR UYU!"

He tossed the explosive at Jacob and Oscar, but they ducked just in time. The explosive exploded in a shower of confetti.

"What was that?" Oscar asked.

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"I don't know," Jacob said. "But I don't like it."

Paradoxical laughter. "I DON'T LIKE INTRUDERS. YOU MAKE ME SCAWED."

"How's about YOU DIE IN SPLOSION?" he shouted.

He started throwing bombs in every direction. Jacob and Oscar dodged the explosions, but it was getting dangerous.

"We need to get out of here!" Jacob shouted.

A white shield appeared around them, protecting them from the explosions.

"I'M not ginnn liee mi tired I leave u alone now yay," Paradoxical said. He disappeared in a cloud of smoke.

"What a strange fellow," Oscar said.

"Yes, he is," Jacob agreed. "But we don't have time to dwell on it. We need to find out what's going on here."

They started walking through the desolate landscape.

Later

Jacob and Oscar arrived in a town that looked like it had been through a war. Buildings were in ruins, and the streets were littered with debris.

"This place is a mess," Oscar said.

"Yes, it is," Jacob agreed. "But it's also the first sign of civilization we've seen. Let's see if we can find anyone who can tell us what's going on."

They walked through the town, calling out for help. But there was no answer.

"Maybe this place is deserted," Oscar said.

"Maybe," Jacob said. "But it's worth looking around."

They continued walking, and soon, they came to a park. In the center of the park was a statue of a man. The figure was missing its head.

"I think we know what's going on here," Jacob said. "Someone has attacked this place*

"And we need to stop them," Oscar said.

Suddenly, a voice rang out from behind them.

"BACK FOR METER?"

Jacob and Oscar turned around and saw Paradoxical standing there.

"Listen," Jacob said. "We're going to be clear here. Do you want to join us in an adventure and discover why we came here?"

"do I get to boom boom things?" Paradoxically asked.

"Yes," Jacob said.

"The trio walked through the yellow door, their footsteps echoing in the empty void. No one knew where they were going, but they assumed it was the right path.

"Bruh, why are we walking?" Paradox asked. "Can we do more splody?"

"Give it more time," Jacob replied. "We're almost to the next universe i think."

"This is taking too long," Oscar grumbled. "You promised I'd get to fight. What am I fighting if there's nothing but an empty void?"

"Yeah, we just arrived," Jacob said. "But something's here."

He gestured to the bushes, where a rustling sound was coming from. Paradox threw a bomb, and the bushes exploded, revealing a figure dressed in a black coat.

Woah who let him have bombs i mean common you guys just cant come into any world and start exploding stuff.

Welp i spose i should introduce myself huh? the names imrage kinda of like image and mirage like im rage? does it make sense? Anyways hows it going jacob? 

"Wait, I never told you my name..." Jacob said.

"Sure you did," Imrage replied. "Earlier, when we talked about how your team is as empty as the context to how i know youre name."

Anyways," imrage said casually. "Since you're here, why don't we work on sorting this out? We have a big problem spanning multiple universes that we need to handle.

"Who wait is that what all this travel is about?" Jacob asked.

"Actually yes listen i had to do something the situation its dire" Imrage said. "He's a timeline ender, and we need to stop him. He wants to revive the all verse in his image and make it his perfect universe."

 "Now hold on, Jacob asked how exactly what exactly firstfquestiontion is. What is the all verse? I feel like you're just kinda shooting stuff out without really explaining."

"Imrage responded dont worry about it for now id recomend we got going as fast as we can so we can catch the perosn we need so we cna stop the threta known as dr howard right now i only have time for this will you come long with me?"

"Of course, we should stop him," Oscar said. "How the hell am I going to get powerful if someone takes all the universes, including mine?"

"And what about you, Paradox? im already set in" Jacob asked.

"If something can burn, it will. If it can explode, it will," Paradox replied.

"So what's the plan?" Oscar asked.

"We need to recruit more people to help us," Imrage said. "And I know just where to go."

He opened a portal to a new universe, and the trio stepped through. *

Stranger: Who dares to walk through this forest?

Imrage: We are looking for someone named Alexander.

Stranger: Who's asking, and why would you need him?

Imrage: We need him to fight off an Allversal threat.

Stranger: You've got my attention. I want to know more about this.

Imrage: He wants to erase timelines to achieve his perfect success. He wants to make an ideal world, running all creation and stifling creativity.

Stranger: What is going to make me want to join you?

Imrage: Well, you don't want to die, right, Alexander?

Alexander: I dont know how you got my name but im sure I've met more powerful people than you. Tell you what, if you fight me and win, I'll let you off and join.

Jacob: Fine then. Oscar, Paradox, and Imrage back me up here.

Oscar: I got you, don't worry.

Alexander draws his sword.

Alexander: "So, you've accepted my challenge? It's about time I get someone to fight. Though, after waiting so long, I might be a bit rusty. I guess we'll have to see."

Multiple flaming swords form around Alexander as he spins them around him, creating a fire ring.

Alexander: "It's been a while."

He begins to charge them, cutting down all the trees and turning them into a charred, burning wood pile.

Imrage begins to move, trapping Alexander in black spikes.

Imrage: "Listen, man, we don't want this. You see, all we want is for you to relax and help us out!"

Alexander rushes through the bones effortlessly, his eyes locked on Jacob.

They clash swords, each spark igniting a massive fire and flame behind them.

Imrage prepares to charge up a black orb and rushes towards Alexander.

Alexander is hit by a laser beam, breaking off his armor.

Alexander: "Damn, you're stronger than I thought. Well, I don't prefer to fight, then with well, my second form may overwhelm you."

Jacob: "He's weak. What do we do?"

Alexander falls to the ground and falls asleep.

Jacob: "Oh, wow. Quite anticlimactic. 

Imrage: it's a shame his mind was not awake."

Jacob: "Imrage, please stop with the puns already."

Alexander is suddenly covered in lightning, hitting him over and over again.

Alexander: "You'll have to try harder than that!"

Jacob: "Well, crap. EVERYONE, IMPROVISE FAST! SPECIAL MOVE!"

Paradox throws 500 bombs, all aimed at Alexander. Jacob charges up his sword with pure power. Oscar prepares his tornado slashes, cyclone. Imrage aims 50 smaller black orb Blasters at Alexander.

Jacob: "Are you all ready?"

Oscar, Paradox, and Imrage: "Ready."

Jacob: "NOW!"

Each attack hits Alexander simultaneously, and everything goes off at once. Explosions surround Alexander's spot and can be seen from miles away. The attack is the size of a mountain, which can also be seen from miles away.

But Alexander refuses to let go. Somehow, he gets back up.

Alexander: "MY FINAL MOVE IS NOW IN MOTION!"

A sizable flaming sword is formed, standing brighter than the sun, blinding all who look upon it. 

Alexander: you're reckoning is finally here, it's time to fall to my blade!

But it fell to the ground in the snow, and Alexander fell to his knees.

Alexander: Guh! Fine. Okay. You win. You only won due to your teamwork. Understand that I'll join. Damn.

Imrage: Don't get your mind all worked up, eh?

Alexander: Is he always like this?

Jacob: Yeah.

Imrage: Back to that threat: the all-verse head of it all.

Oscar: What is this All-verse?

Imrage: Well, it's a place consisting of everything that exists: every universe, every timeline, every creation. And he wants to destroy them to create a perfect one. This itself is bigger than us. We must stop this because it will stop all beliefs in creation and free will. A perfect world under one's control is no ideal world.

Jacob: So, who else do we recruit?

Imrage: We'll figure it out, but first, one of you needs to enter a type of machine that will possibly kill you, ending your life and ridding you forever, or give you powers unlike no other. Of course, we'll need to boost our power to beat Howard.

Alexander: Great! But, one thing: I want to keep fighting Jacob. I want to get more power than him. Will that machine help?

Imrage: Yeah, but you may also die and grow weaker. It will pick powers from any universe based on a wheel, and whose powers it determines... Well, you get the idea.

Imrage: I know some places we can recruit from. We can go to multiple dimensions or "games or shows." Each has a different door. I want each of you to pick what universe you will go to and who you recruit. But keep in mind that the all-verse takes away some form of power from any who enter, so they won't come back out as strong as you think they may be. To enter, you must sacrifice your power. And honestly i dont know why.

So, guys, pick a door, and let's get started.