TBKS: The Lore

Before TBKS

Childhood (2005-2014)

On May 11, 2005, a boy named Eddy opened his eyes for the first time. His parents were always gentle with him, though they made sure to reprimand him when he misbehaved. Eddy's family life was, in many ways, ideal. However, his social life was a different story. He often found himself excluded, ignored, picked last in PE, and bullied by his peers who saw him as different.

The Discovery (2012-2017)

When Eddy was nearly eight years old, he encountered something extraordinary. Whether it was a newfound passion or a significant change, no one could say for sure. This event left a profound mark on Eddy, igniting a purpose within him to explore and understand the true workings of the universe. Unfortunately, this pursuit only deepened his isolation, as no one around him could comprehend what he was learning.

A New System (2017-2018)

On March 8, 2018, Eddy embarked on a project destined to endure forever. After a long day at school, he posted his first video on YouTube. As soon as it was uploaded, a new world appeared before him, almost like a sudden glitch.

A new way of thinking had emerged, akin to the birth of a new planetary system. The initial model of this system was unique. Eddy's first project was called Ink, inspired by Ink Sans, who controls the Alternate Universe (AU) of the Undertale world. Ink’s famous motto, “This is my Fire Determination,” resonated deeply with Eddy.

Unfortunately, Eddy felt that Ink's system wasn’t good enough and, discouraged by the ridicule of others, decided to dismantle it. The demise of Ink paved the way for the birth of a new star system: Dragon Soul, featuring a planet named Berserk.

The names Dragon Soul and Berserk were inspired by a series called “Tutto Mischiato”, created by a person known as “EL”. However, everything changed when Eddy and EL stopped speaking to each other. Today, Berserk embodies Eddy's opportunity to recreate everything in his unique style. Perhaps this is why Berserk prefers to edit, record, and publish all his projects independently.

BK Community (2018-2019)

“From 1st Video to 500 Followers” is the title of the first chapter in Berserk's YouTube story. Throughout his journey, he encountered many 'planets,' including Red Sun (Shred), Dark Side (Dark), Phoenix Dark (Phoenix), Alex, Black Dust (Dust), ZCriser (Criser), Marika (Mary), Matteo (Bronzorg), The Best (Best), The Revenges Brothers (Luca and Davide), and many others.

At the start, the YouTube channel had about 50 subscribers when Berserk met the foundational members of the Dragon Soul 308 System: Shred (Terrestrial Planet), Dust (Rocky Planet), Luca (Gas Dwarf), Davide (Dry and Arid Planet), and Carolina (Rocky Planet). It was through these connections that Berserk was able to pursue his ambitious project. This led to the formation of the Berserk Squad, a global alliance dedicated to entertaining people creatively.

Bronzorg, Berserk's first official collaborator and genuine historical friend, was always ready to assist when needed. They were introduced to other collaborators by Sapple, an intergalactic comet that wandered the Milky Way with Bronzorg in search of allies. Another key collaborator was Best (inhabitable earth-type planet), a generous and nimble character. Berserk met Best while he was vacationing in the Milky Way, and after a brief conversation, they became close friends and collaborators.

Mary, a gentle and charismatic oceanic planet, developed a relationship with Berserk that lasted a few months, symbolizing a love between fire and water. Phoenix (L4 V) and Alex (Rocky Planet) were considered Berserk's “galactic brothers” due to their shared interests. However, a dispute led Alex and Phoenix to part ways with Berserk because of differing interests. Despite this, Dragon Soul and Phoenix occasionally keep in touch, as it was through Berserk that Phoenix managed to establish a relationship with Mary.

From Solitude to Closeness (2019-2021)

After two years of alternating between long breaks and numerous videos, Berserk and Dragon Soul significantly expanded their community. Despite this growth, Berserk often felt lonely within his planetary system. However, things changed in 2020 when he encountered three new characters: Ender (Gas Planet), Detonator (Terrestrial Planet), and Samu (Ice Giant), all of whom were around the same age as Berserk. This led to the formation of a new alliance within the planetary system called DESF.

Over the next year and a half, four more planets joined the system: Bytzee (cold rocky planet), Ciruzzo (warm rocky planet), Biga (very hot rocky planet), and Piace (very cold but geologically active rocky planet). These new additions, like Berserk, were unique in their characteristics and age.

Additionally, the tensions between Berserk, Alex, and Phoenix eased, leading to a friendly exchange of information between the Dragon Soul system and the Phoenix system. Eventually, Shred, Dark, and Mary formally joined the BFA (Berserk Fire Act), an alliance superior to the Berserk Squad.

A Historical Discovery (End of 2021)

Life around the Dragon Soul system was calm, perhaps too calm. Berserk noticed significant growth in his YouTube channel, but no new planets joined his planetary system. To address this, Berserk asked Dragon Soul to recreate the planetary system. A few weeks later, on November 4, 2021, the system was once again empty, consisting only of a K1 IV star and a lava planet. However, Berserk requested the BFA, the DESF, and the other four planets to reintegrate into the system, and without much hesitation, they all agreed.

One day, while observing the outer area of the Dragon Soul System, Berserk noticed a solitary gaseous planet with bands of color ranging from light blue to indigo. Intrigued, he approached the planet and began a conversation. The planet introduced itself as Rangadus, claiming to have formed in this region of the planetary system, though neither Berserk nor Dragon Soul had ever noticed it before.

Possibly, Berserk's unfamiliarity with the most widely used language of the Milky Way contributed to this oversight. Berserk had learned to speak another language understood by a large group of celestial bodies within the same area of Dragon Soul’s location. Or perhaps it was Berserk's fear that led him to avoid exploring much of his remaining planetary system.

A Second Foreign Figure (January – February 2022)

The friendship between Berserk and Rangadus improved considerably in a short period, despite Rangadus' grumpy demeanor. Rangadus knew how to interact seriously with Berserk, who had a more spirited character, often trying to make his gaseous brother laugh and apologizing for leaving him alone for many years. In response, Rangadus used profound signals in the most spoken language of the galaxy to call Slinkee to the Planetary System.

Slinkee, a rocky planet approximately three times larger than Berserk but with a mass similar to that of the lava planet, decided to position itself about 17 AU from Dragon Soul. This placement allowed for the creation of a gravitational highway between Rangadus and Piace, making it easier for all planets to move between different areas of the Dragon Soul 308 system.

The New Trend (March-April 2022)

While Dragon Soul was conversing with his interstellar siblings, he noticed that his brother, Solar, seemed a bit shaken. Concerned, Dragon Soul asked Solar why he was upset. It turned out that the Solar System had engaged in a rap battle with Pluto, a dwarf planet eager to regain its status. Solar knew that the battle between Pluto and Solar was imminent.

Dragon Soul tried to reassure and motivate his brother. However, a few days later, Pluto defeated Solar in the duel with little difficulty. This victory sparked a trend in the interstellar archipelago, where many dwarf planets and planets began attempting to defeat their respective Planetary Systems.

In April, Verenos, another dwarf planet, managed to overcome Cemeliz, one of Dragon Soul's sisters and her system. In response, the protagonist's star got a new headset to start training for future chaos within the system. Some planets in the Dragon Soul system also began acquiring earphones or microphones to prepare for potential future rap battles.

TBKS: Dragon Soul System

New Rap Battles (Early May 2022)

It is the middle of May, and today marks Berserk's billionth birthday. To celebrate, he decided to gift himself a pair of headphones, with Dragon Soul assisting in the purchase. On May 11th, when the headphones arrived, Berserk shared the good news with Bronzorg. Upon wearing them, Berserk felt an immediate and powerful wave of determination coursing through his core.

Berserk then challenged Bronzorg to a rap battle, which Bronzorg readily accepted. After the battle, Berserk had never felt so alive. He bid farewell to his faithful companion and sat down to relax. About two hours later, Best, another of his colleagues who rarely saw him, asked about the noises he had heard. Berserk explained everything to the celestial planet with a pastel-colored ambiance. Without hesitation, Best picked up his microphone and initiated a second rap battle. This did not go unnoticed. As Shred and Dark passed by, they saw the planets engaged in a rap duel.

Dark, being the second-closest planet to Dragon Soul, often listened to what his star and brothers said, and he remembered the trend. Dark warned his cousin Shred, who then informed his close friend Piace, as they shared the same passion. As a result, after the battle between Berserk and Best, the Dragon Soul 308 system changed. The story of rap battles spread throughout the entire planetary system. Berserk, however, was still unaware of this until Mary spoke to him. This little blue planet missed nothing, equipped with a spy mic she used to both observe distant events and communicate with her boyfriend, Phoenix.

“This day is just beginning”, Mary said confidently to the bewildered Berserk, signaling the start of more rap battles. After challenging Mary and Shred, Berserk faced Dark, who approached the situation with a serious demeanor. “Maybe Dark takes the situation seriously when he gets involved”, thought Berserk. Despite this, the protagonist prevailed with little difficulty. However, he didn't notice that, apart from Mary and Shred, someone else was watching the situation with astonishment.

The Secret Party (Middle May 2022)

After a few days' rest and a video collaboration with Bronzorg, Berserk visited the DESF members to see what was going on. He noticed that Detonator, Ender, and Samu were united again, eager to challenge the lava planet to a rap battle. With little hesitation, Berserk accepted the challenge. On the eve of this battle, the Top 7 (Detonator, Ender, Samu, Bytzee, Biga, Ciruzzo, and Piace) organized a meeting to discuss Berserk's new skill. They decided to rap battle the main character together, as it was a new activity for the group and a way to reconnect after months without any joint ventures.

After finishing the battle with Detonator, Ender, and Samu, the blue ice giant left the group to read a manga, while Ender departed to fix his bulb. Detonator and Berserk then headed to meet the others for the next rap battle tour.

Meanwhile, Bytzee, Biga, Ciruzzo, and Piace were discussing a secret party that the Top 7 had organized for Berserk. Their conversation was interrupted when the lava planet joined them, signaling the start of the rap battles.

During the first round with Bytzee, Berserk turned into an “ice junk” due to the cold. Biga restored his temperature, allowing him to continue. Ender also rejoined the squad. At some point, Berserk experienced a strange phenomenon, as if an internal voice was guiding him in his fight against Ciruzzo. This newfound energy allowed him to hold a unique sphere with a ring of 12 spikes, making him louder, faster, and more determined. Meanwhile, Samu quietly rejoined the group.

Piace was initially afraid of Berserk's powerful state, but Berserk reassured him, allowing the final rap battle of the set to begin. After the song ended, everyone came together to celebrate Berserk's billionth birthday. In a matter of seconds, almost all the planets in the system celebrated their birthdays with a special song and an amazing cake.

A Total Chaos (Late May 2022)

Due to the system's calm state for a few days, Berserk decided to check on his brother Rangadus, who hadn't been seen in his sky for a while. He ventured to the system's outermost region and encountered Slinkee. Berserk asked about his big brother, but the purple planet with rings hadn't seen him. Despite this, Slinkee provided Berserk with a brief training session on how to enhance his night vision.

Suddenly, Rangadus appeared in a flash. Berserk was surprised, and Slinkee left the group. Rangadus was still angry because his brother had left him alone for so long. He was also concerned about the rap battles, fearing they could destabilize the system. Despite Berserk's insistence, Rangadus agreed to a rap battle.

Unfortunately, right before the end of their song, Ink, in a black hole morph, appeared at the edges of the system with a brown dwarf called Tyche, causing instability and a great deal of anger in Rangadus. He blamed his brother for the mess but decided to take Berserk closer to Dragon Soul as Ink rapidly approached.

Panic gripped every planet in the system as they neared Dragon Soul. Then, an idea came to Berserk's mind, inspired by the soul that appeared in him while singing Ciruzzo's Song, also referred to as “Fire Determination”: they would sing together to repel the black hole. After some discussion, everyone began singing.

Berserk powered up, and it seemed to work temporarily, but Ink's gravitational influence was so strong that it reached the closest zone of the system within moments. “We need more power!” said Fire Determination.

Gaining self-assurance, Dragon Soul was ready to sing and represent the final rap battle in the system. After three excruciating minutes, Dragon Soul, Fire Determination, and Berserk managed to defeat the two intruders and restore total peace.

TBKS: 1S

New Interactions (Mid-Late 2022)

After the upheaval caused by Ink, the Dragon Soul System had to deal with a new orbital configuration. For a while, everything was chaotic, so everyone decided to collaborate to stabilize the Dragon Soul's orbit. Despite each planet's limited contribution compared to the star, they all managed to succeed in their mission.

Berserk noticed other stars moving in a peculiar but specific way, so he calculated their orbital information to determine if there might be an eventual collision. Fortunately, that wasn't the case. However, the closest approach of those stars was near enough to send a message via light impulses. The best way to communicate with them was through song.

Dragon Soul and Berserk decide to prepare a message to deliver to their new neighbors. Unfortunately, due to the very long distances, it would take much more time for their message to reach their recipients.

New Old Friends (Early 2023)

Months passed, but finally, a few stars replied to their message. “It's time to make new friends”, said Berserk to his father. Despite his initial suspicions, the star decided to embrace the technique of free will and visit the nearby objects.

First, he met Ultor (a B7 V star) and her sister, Audax (an A3 V star). Both were happy to meet Berserk's father, as their respective children were prominent members of the lava planet community. Next, he encountered Phoenix, who went straight to his girlfriend without sharing many words with Dragon Soul. Fortunately, Dragon Soul also met Modix (T4 V) and Angy (another Lava Planet).

But he also met Nexum (a G0 V star), who pretended to be cool by wearing glasses and having a mouth, much like his entire system. The protagonist star was stunned, but somehow appreciated this trait. Amidst these new acquaintances, Dragon Soul met a sub-star called Mendacium (an A6 VI). According to him, she was very attractive, and after a month of conversations, they fell in love. However, to avoid scaring Berserk, he decided not to reveal this new relationship to him.

TBKS: Old Memories

The Interstellar Project (June 2023)

After a few months of conversations between stars, Dragon Soul had a brilliant idea: it was time for the planets of different systems to meet each other for the first time. He spent several days working on a project to make this possible, meticulously creating a chart to determine which systems the Dragon Soul System should meet first.

Dragon Soul decided to start with Nexum's system. During their past conversations, Nexum had mentioned numerous interesting projects he was working on and suggested that having help from outsiders could benefit both systems. Dragon Soul saw this as an excellent opportunity for collaboration and mutual growth.

Next, he selected the systems of Ultor, Audax, and Modix. He was curious to see Berserk's reaction to reconnecting with his old community, and believed it would be a meaningful reunion for the lava planet. Dragon Soul anticipated that these interactions would rekindle old friendships and strengthen bonds.

For the grand finale, Dragon Soul chose Mendacium's system. He had developed deep feelings for Mendacium and wanted to reveal his relationship to Berserk. He hoped that introducing Mendacium's system last would provide the perfect setting for this revelation, allowing for a smooth transition and acceptance.

To ensure everything will go smoothly, Dragon Soul will coordinate with the other stars, arranging a series of meet-and-greet events, joint projects, and collaborative activities. The goal will be to foster cooperation, friendship, and a sense of unity among the different planetary systems. Dragon Soul believes that these interactions will enrich the lives of all involved, creating a more interconnected and harmonious planetary systems around Ink.

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TBKS: The Lore