Leo.

Fear only holds you back.

[Leo. @BrandofThunder]

@DestinedSword -- was only one thing Marco would say in this situation. He looked to Loop, frightened, but there was that twinkle of determination in his eyes. The twinkle of an all star.

"Let's-a-go...."

[Kalama B. Hauser @FlamingVelocity]

Coming soon @BrandofThunder

[Leo. @BrandofThunder]

@DestinedSword -- leg. "I've been scared ever since that day...even my own shadow frightens me now.

But...I'm the only one left who can do something. I...I /have/ to do something...for them. For her...for Marco. I think about what he would say if he were here instead of me..."

And there --

[Leo. @BrandofThunder]

@DestinedSword -- sure, but...Wallace...Wally..." They were better than him. Stronger than him. Braver. Everything he wasn't.

Were things truly so dire he was their last hope...?

[Leo. @BrandofThunder]

@DestinedSword Leo's worst fear. His expression fell completely. "...I... I see..." If only he wasn't so weak!

If only......

That heavy silence lingered for a few moments before he let out a quiet sigh. "Are you sure....I'm the right man for this? I mean, I'm a brother of destiny, --

[Leo. @BrandofThunder]

@DestinedSword -- Wait...! That reminds w-where is..."

As Hauser put it once before, his little girlfriend. They had no contact since he left....

[Leo. @BrandofThunder]

@DestinedSword -- I never thought he'd just try to off me like that...and there's still a target on my back...!" Leo was still shivering in fear, memories of that awful day coming back to him.

He tried to shake it off and smile.

"It's nice to be back with some friendly faces, though. --

[Leo. @BrandofThunder]

@DestinedSword @FlamingVelocity -- to grab Loop's hand, clinging because his life DID depend on it. This was his out and he needed it!

"Go go go go go!" He said with a shrill scream, worried about the possibility they didn't make it in time.

[Leo. @BrandofThunder]

@DestinedSword @FlamingVelocity -- The flash bang blinded all of those except for him, which created an opening for Leo to see his savior. It was...

"L-Loop...?!" Slack jawed, he was stunned for a second, but quickly remembered his situation. He could stand in shock later. He immediately reached out --

[Leo. @BrandofThunder]

@FlamingVelocity -- immediately scrambled from his seat and started his escape attempt. This was madness. He had to get out of here.

He was a sport and they were all playing for a grand prize. And they looked like they would do whatever it took to win.

[Leo. @BrandofThunder]

@FlamingVelocity -- as revealed.

Whoever killed him would be the Ace of Star Palace. Leo's eyes went wide and he looked around at all the evil faces. Kamala just painted a target on Leo's back and the murderous intent filling the air was suffocating him.

"W-Wait! You can't...!" Leo --

[Leo. @BrandofThunder]

@FlamingVelocity -- anytime soon..." His voice his low, but he still manages to carry it towards the leader of Allsta.

[Leo. @BrandofThunder]

@FlamingVelocity -- would bring to him. He was back home, but this /wasn't/ home.

Nodding, the man did eat as much as he could stomach. It was hard when fear ruled his every action.

But it was time to learn why he was called back..

"Y-Yes...I wasn't expecting to be able to return --

[Leo. @BrandofThunder]

@FlamingVelocity -- his sign of agreement. Absolute power ruled the lands now.

This was the price of failure.

Exile. Broken family. No hope.

He should've trusted his gut and objected to this plan to fight...but he trusted his brothers more. And now?

It was all lost....

[Leo. @BrandofThunder]

@FlamingVelocity -- from everyone and everything. He wanted to object, to plead...he wanted to stay, but he had no say.

He couldn't respond verbally, but his gaze and his hands dropped. Whatever fight Leo had left in him was just gone. He was now a traitor.

His body falling limp was --