Ultima's Bite!

April gathered the team in the training hall. The room was dimly lit, the air thick with the weight of anticipation.

Jax leaned against the wall, arms crossed. Kai and Dante stood nearby, curiosity clear on their faces. Saya watched quietly, her sharp eyes studying April.

April took a breath. "My Gear spoke to me," she said. "Its name is Ultima."

Silence.

Then, Jax smirked. "Well, damn."

Saya nodded. "A fitting name."

Kai whistled. "So what, do we call you Ultima now?"

April crossed her arms. "Yeah. From now on, that's my name in battle."

Dante grinned. "Has a nice ring to it. Ultima. Sounds dangerous."

April exhaled. This wasn't just a new title. It was a statement. A declaration of power.

Jax pushed off the wall. "Then I guess it's time we do the same."

April raised an eyebrow. "You mean—"

Jax nodded. "Every Gear has a name. You know yours now. It's only fair we tell you ours."

The atmosphere shifted.

Jax stepped forward first. His voice was steady.

"Mine is Mufasa."

April felt the weight behind the name—solid, unshakable, just like him. But once she registered the name April raised an eyebrow in confusion.

"Mufasa?"

Jax grinned wide.

"Isn't that an African type name?"

"Yea. You'll understand why it's named that when you see me in my TakeOver Mode," explained Jax.

April just nodded to his explanation. She then looked towards Saya.

Due to April focusing her attention towards Saya she didn't hear Jax's mumbled words.

"And I truly hope you won't need to."

Saya was next. Her voice was quieter, but no less powerful.

"My Gear's name is Seraphim."

A name that suited her perfectly. Graceful. Lethal.

Kai smirked. "Alright, my turn. Mine's Inferno Edge."

Dante rolled his eyes. "So dramatic."

Kai shot him a look. "Says the one with—"

Dante cut him off with a grin. "Mine is TitanFall."

April absorbed each name, committing them to memory.

Mufasa. Seraphim. Inferno Edge. Titan fall. 

They weren't just individuals anymore.

They were something more.

Jax nodded. "Now that you've taken the next step, it's time to upgrade your gear."

He gestured toward the far wall, where a sealed compartment slid open. Inside—

April's breath caught.

It was high-tech. Sleek. Designed for both mobility and durability. Black and violet with a hooded design. The same battle suit used by high-ranking operatives.

Jax smirked. "This is your official organization-issued combat suit. Custom-fitted, reinforced, and built to work with your Gear."

April ran her fingers over the material. Lightweight, but sturdy. It felt right.

"Put it on," Jax said.

April didn't hesitate. She slipped into the suit, fastening the reinforced straps. The moment it settled against her skin, she could feel the difference. The energy flowed seamlessly through it, almost as if it was part of her.

Kai gave a thumbs-up. "Looks badass."

Dante nodded. "Definitely an upgrade."

April pulled the hood over her head, the sleek design covering her shoulders. 

"Feels like it was made for me."

Jax smirked. "It was."

Then his expression hardened. "Now, before we move forward, you need to understand what we're up against. Ragnarök isn't just some random group. They have ranks."

He turned to a digital screen, tapping a command. A diagram appeared.

[Ragnarok's Hierarchy:]

Squad Commanders– Squad commanders are the lowest ranking officers. Skilled, but replaceable. Each one leads a small combat unit," Explained Saya. Executioners– "Executioners are the elite fighters. Rare, but dangerous. Each one is a walking disaster in battle," this time Dante explained. The Enforcers– "Enforcers are high-ranking members who act as Ragnarök's direct enforcers. They take orders from the top and eliminate threats personally," Explained Kai. The Pillars– "The pillars are four most powerful members of Ragnarok. Each one is strong enough to wipe out entire cities alone," Explained Saya. The Supreme Leader's– All we know is that they're 4 of them they are the strongest of Ragnörak. No name, no face. Only rumors. It's said they possess a completely unknown Gear. And… Ragnörak's leader is part of them. He or she is the strongest among all of them," seriously explained Jax.

Jax turned back to April. "This is what we're dealing with. If you want to survive, Ultima, you'd better be ready."

April's fingers curled into fists.

She was ready.

And soon—Ragnarök would know it too.