Outside of the planet's atmosphere, the figure of the God of creation could be seen. He was seated cross legged while keeping an eye on everything, his gaze however was distant as he contemplated matters concerning his universe.
The space behind him rippled as the 8 Great Gods appeared one after the other, they had all changed not physically but the aura surrounding them all has changed, it grew sharper more refined as they stood there behind him one could feel the power out of them after going through the Golden Gate.
Ysion turned kept his gaze on the planet bellow ad the Gods remained silent head bowed down in respect. Their father seemed to grow stronger by the day, his Aura restrained making one mistake him for a normal Mortal at first glance, a second look at his face however would throw those assumptions away as no mortal could be that perfect.
They remained quiet waiting for their father to speak as he was the one to summon them, space rippled once again and the giant figure of Ondan appeared in his Dragon Form, he nodded at the Gods and they nodded back as they awaited for Ysion's command.
He slowly stood up as if he was on normal ground and not space, his eyes never left the planet the whole time as he he spoke "I will be leaving soon."
Ondan seemed to expect that as he changed to his human form and bowed down, the other Gods however did not and had no idea how to react nonetheless they all bowed down.
Xulene was the first speak "Father by leaving you mean?"
"It's exactly what It means child, I will be leaving the Universe to take care of some, unfinished business..."
Putting his hand over his chest Kyzdall spoke "Then allow me to accompany you through your journey father!"
Similar shouts came from the other Gods as they voiced their wish to go with him, he turned around for the first time to face them with his usual light smile as he slowly shook his head.
"No, the reason I called you my children is because you have a very important task."
Everyone quieted down not daring to speak as they waited for him to continue "I trust you all my children with My Universe, no OUR Universe, Our Home! As you all of you know, we may have won the last battle but the War is not over, they WILL come back and it's better if we are prepared."
The Gods had solemn looks on their faces as they remembered the last war, they were hopeless faced to the Calamity called Azumah and that was something that sticked with everyone one of them, the feeling of hopelessness as they had to watch their Father fight while they could only stay in the sidelines, no one wanted to feel that way again.
"There is still a lot we do not know my children, and this trip is one for us to find answers."
Urnera fiddled with her fiery hair as she spoke nervously "But father if it's answers you seek why not send us?"
Nods of agreements came from the rest, Ondan however remained silent. Ysion smiled tenderly at her as he patted her head turning her face another shade of red "That is simple, you are all my children and no father would want to see their own children harmed, you all still have a lot of growing to do and before that as your Father it is my duty to protect all of you."
Before anyone could voice their disagreement he raised his hand to stop them from talking.
"You will remain here, and you will protect the Universe from anything that may Threaten it's stability. Is that clear?"
Zodohr spoke up the first "Is that an order father?"
Ysion nodded with a serious face "Yes."
"Your wish is our Command father!" Everyone replied simultaneously, they had learned by now to not question their father's decision, as much as they wanted to accompany him in his journey, their Task laid in protecting their Universe.
Seing as there were no more complaints, Ysion nodded approvingly "Good."
"If I may ask when are you planning to leave father?" Asked Kieyr.
"I'm still planning on sticking around until Laura clears the Golden Gate." He said smiling as he turned his gaze back to the planet seemingly piercing through the atmosphere all the way till the Golden Gate as he seemed to be able to see Laura herself.
"Do you plan to go by yourself father?" Xulene asked with visible concern.
"Hmm, well Ondan over here will be accompanying me."
All the Gods turned to look at the Dragon God who just stood there with a respectful look on his face, the relationship between the Gods and Ondan has always been a strange one to say the least, it would not be wrong to consider him their oldest brother as technically he was the first born. But he just officially became a Deity not long ago, the Gods respected him but also felt a sense of rivalry between them.
So now him being chosen to accompany their Father made them feel strange, as if they had been defeated, it was hard to explain as they themselves didn't know how to. Kyzdall was the one to step forward "Your wish is our command Father, still I request that you at least take me with you, my siblings are more then competent enough to protect the Universe and keep the balance over the Mortal plane, I on the other hand is not needed as much."
The rest of the Gods stepped forward to back up their Brother as they agreed with his words "We know that you do not need us to protect you father, but do please accept our selfish wish, and at least take Kyzdall with you." Xulene stepped forward and kowtowed followed by the rest of the Gods.
"Please Father!"
He lightly sighted and gently waved his hand pulling them all to their feet, "So be it, Kyzdall and Ondan take care of your affairs we will leave after the first Ascension happens."
Smiling Kyzdall straighten up and saluted, "Yes Father!" He then turned to face his siblings who looked at him and smiled back, then they directed their gaze smirking towards Ondan as if they had won, he on the other hand just maintained a neutral face as he looked at them.
"Ondan, you are coming with me for now."
"Yes father," he bowed down to Ysion before turning his head back towards the Gods a small smirk plastered on his face as they both disappeared.
"THAT SON OF A BITCH!!" Urnera's restrained Aura flared out as she turned towards Kyzdall,
"You better prove yourself towards father! We are all counting on you!" Her siblings silently agreeing with her as they nodded.
Kyzdall's eyes hardened as he replied
"I Will!"