Still stuck in the ice, Naraku pulls out his bow and tries to hack his way out.
L.Y. 651 Muro 26 11:14 S.Q. - The Middle Facility
What's with the sudden change in temperature now too?
[Obitiga, letting out a cold breath]
I'm not sure, but let's stay quiet, I feel something off about this place.
[Twilight]
Appearing from the shadow is a figure, a woman, she seems to have been waiting for them.
"So tell me, are you excited for your prize?"
[Ringleader]
[Hesitating pause]
Don't tell me you've already forgotten who I am. I spoke to you at the front of the entrance.
[Ringleader]
You're the Ringleader.
[Twilight, pulling out his dagger]
"Why yes I am, and you're the Twilight Guardian, Twilight."
[Ringleader]
"How do you know my name?"
[Twilight]
"I make it an effort to keep track of those who enter my Carnival. Especially those as special as you."
[Ringleader]
"And you should, it's a nice place you've got here."
[Twilight, as Obitiga pulls his crossbow back in preparation]
"Oh you want to battle, we shouldn't do that here. It's not the best of locations for a fight. Let's move on elsewhere."
[Ringleader, urging the two to lower their weapons]
"Don't worry it's just me, you've got nothing to worry about. Let me introduce myself before I forget as well."
[Ringleader, removing her mask]
"My name is Tiga, the Zodiac you were chasing previously. I already know about your friends and you so don't worry about introducing yourself. But I do have to say this now, I can't let you leave dead or alive.
[Tiga]
"What do you mean..?"
[Twilight, Stopping and Obitiga bumping into him]
"Don't worry, I have every intention of taking you in alive. Your friend might not be so lucky though."
[Tiga, pointing at Obitiga]
Might?"
[Obitiga, confused]
"Yes, my mission from 'her' is to grab you and head to Fa.Ga.Go. but your friends have delayed that. Hopefully Semar and Kingston are handling it. I wish Pen or one of the three brothers had handled you."
[Tiga]
"But two versus one isn't too bad of a match up. Just keep following me, I don't plan on battling you until we have enough room. There's been enough destruction to this facility already."
[Tiga, turning back around]
Walking in silence through the building Twilight and Obitiga continue following Tiga. Eventually making their way through two 12 feet wide doors and out into an open field.
Back at the Facilities:
Naraku was almost done hacking his way to freedom, though he was worried his leg wouldn't be circulating enough to walk on. While Crystal was still passed out. The ground around her was no longer smoking, it seemed as though she had completely lost consciousness.
Return to the open land:
"So this is where we will have our battle. But first.."
[Tiga, flashing in front of the unsuspecting Obitiga knocking him out]
Moving back around Twilight, with a shocked face in his eyes. He begins to check up on the fallen Obitiga. Unconscious he moves him away from the battlefield.
"So it's just going to be us two?"
[Twilight]
"Yes. This way we can talk for a little while."
[Tiga]
Just tell me this is my mother okay. Is she alive?"
[Twilight]
"I guess you might as well know since you won't get to see 'her', yeah your mom's alive, well if you call it that anyway. I actually came to return that pendant to her. She's a really nice lady."
[Tiga]
"Where is she?!"
[Twilight, beginning to attack]
"Don't get the wrong idea she's being treated fairly and after all this time she never gave up hope on you, said you'd find us one day and stop us."
[Tiga, dodging]
Stopping his attack Twilight begins to listen to the words of Tiga once more. Nodding in approval she continues.
"You won't be able to save her though, 'He' has plans for her, so none of us can let you take her."
[Tiga, chuckles]
"You're not the first Zodiac I've defeated. And I'm sorry but you won't be the last."
[Twilight]
"Don't get so cocky kid, you don't even know the last three you'd be up against. And if you ask me currently you're no match for them, let alone 'him' so just take it easy. 'He' has plans for you anyway."
[Tiga]
"Tell me who 'he' is and what 'he' wants with my mother."
[Twilight, yells]
"Whoa kid, no need to get so riled up, I'm going to tell you anyway. I kinda like you as you are. You defeated Iago, Rah, Lima, and even Empat. So yes, you're pretty strong, but you aren't ready to fight 'him'."
[Tiga]
"'He, Him, her'? Who do you mean?"
[Twilight]
"Well I guess it's okay to bring it up as you'd have to somehow defeat me. Then next you have to defeat Dua and Suta, the 'her' I'm referring to. And let me spare you the trouble. Yeah we are all clones of Suta. I figure you've realized the resemblance by now."
[Tiga]
"Wait, clones?"
[Twilight]
"Oh well I guess you guys might not know that part. That's my bad, anyway defeating Dua wouldn't be easy. She's the last clone before Suta. Kinda like her 'last defense'. Then there's this fact that you won't be entering this battle anymore with stealth. You've defeated too many of us that even 'he' has eyes on you, I'd honestly hate to be you."
[Tiga]
"Why should I be afraid of a thug who's unable to show themself."
[Twilight]
[Tiga chuckles a little]
"I really do like you, don't worry about 'him' right now, but we can address him as the Dark King. Since let's say you do defeat us clones and Suta. Then there's Light, she's the left hand of the Dark King."
[Tiga]
"Left Hand of the Dark King? I have heard of the Dark King, but his Left Hand.. That's a new name to me."
[Twilight]
"I'm glad to hear you know who you're messing with at least a little. With Light to his left, he then keeps Darkness as his right. Funny thing too they both have the opposite tactics. Light, she's cunning, sly, and smart. She hides behind a scapegoat at all times. While Darkness is loud, dimwitted, and rough. If he wants you gone you'd be gone. Staying out of their radar is honestly why you've survived for so long."
[Tiga]
"So I've been watched by you all for a while."
[Twilight]
"Well of course. Not to get you all excited butttt, we know what your power really is. The one you lost as a child."
[Tiga]
"My power?"
[Twilight]
"Yes, and man if you had your real power you'd be an even bigger threat than your father was."
[Tiga, chuckles]
"But without it you're nothing but a lost little prince, looking for his mother."
[Tiga chuckles]