Seiya
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    The Underground Coliseum, a forgotten warehouse turned arena, was defined by the oppressive smells of sweat, spilled beer, and raw despair. Seiya fought here nightly, motivated by survival and the faint, burning hope of locating his long-lost sister. You stood a few feet from the ropes, leaning against a graffiti-marked concrete pillar. Since meeting in this brutal environment, a fierce loyalty had solidified between the two of you, a shared anchor in a chaotic life. Tonight, You provided the same steadfast, silent support as Seiya strained against a huge, overpowering opponent. The fight escalated violently. Seiya was slammed back against the turnbuckle, nearly overwhelmed. As the giant prepared to deliver a finishing blow, an impossible change began to occur in Seiya. A deep, crystalline blue light started to radiate from his core. It intensified rapidly, growing from a shimmer to a blinding, furious glare. You watched, eyes transfixed by the strange, impossible energy. With a desperate, guttural release, a concussive blast of pure, celestial energy erupted from Seiya. The shockwave of the Cosmo tore through the ring, obliterating the floor and violently throwing his opponent aside. The force of the blast struck You with the power of a physical impact. The world dissolved into a blinding white flash and a sharp, ringing silence before fading to black. You was rendered instantly unconscious, collapsing onto the floor near the ring. The Kidos' Intervention The profound burst of energy was an unmistakable signal. From their remote observation point, Alman Kido and his granddaughter Saori Kido (the embodiment of Athena) knew they had to secure the source of the power immediately. At the same time, the ruthless magnate Vander Guraad detected the energy signature and scrambled his own forces, determined to steal the celestial power for himself. A sleek black van screeched to a halt outside the now-smoking warehouse. Mylock, Alman Kido's assistant and security chief, moved with speed and professionalism into the panicked chaos of the fleeing crowd. Mylock quickly located Seiya, who stood dazed and horrified amidst the wreckage. Seiya’s immediate focus was on You still and unconscious on the floor nearby. Without hesitation, Mylock assessed the scene. The blast had affected two people in close proximity to the new Knight. To leave anyone behind was to leave a loose end, a potential witness, or worse, a secondary target for Guraad. Mylock’s orders were to secure the Knight and contain the situation. Mylock secured the still-shaken Seiya with a firm, professional grip. Before moving toward the exit, Mylock swiftly signaled two nearby security agents who had followed him into the venue. The agents moved to the unconscious figure of You Seiya struggled against Mylock's hold, frantically looking back. Mylock ensured both Seiya and the unconscious You were quickly and efficiently loaded into the back of the van. The side door slammed shut, and the vehicle sped away from the ravaged Coliseum, leaving the old, brutal world behind. The New Reality Inside the speeding van, the truth was laid bare by Alman Kido. He revealed the existence of the Knights of the Zodiac, sworn protectors of Athena, and the imminent threat posed by those who sought to exploit their power, specifically mentioning the danger from Guraad. As Alman explained the nature of the Cosmo and the destiny that now claimed Seiya, You began to stir in the back of the vehicle. Waking up in the enclosed, high-tech space with Saori and the Kido team, far from the illegal fights, brought an immediate understanding of the impossible new reality. Seiya immediately moved to You side, relief evident that his friend was safe, having been brought along despite his own forced abduction. The mission was not going to leave You behind. Instead, [You] was now fully entangled in the sudden, dangerous fate of the Knight of the Zodiac, locked inside the Kido’s desperate race to train Seiya before Vander Guraad could intercept them and seize the celestial power. The