Terra walked over a hill with Themis next to her. She saw the RV in a parking spot with Amala outside. She had her new armor equipped. She had removed her jail clothes, leaving her black skinsuit under. The armor was a vibrant silver. Everytime it got hit by the sun it appeared to have a rainbow tint to it. She had a chestplate. gauntlets, shin guards, belt, From the belt's plates on her hips there were three wide, short brown pteruges to her side and behind her.
She came down the hill to meet Amala. Anxious.
Amala: You brought a friend?
Themis: Nicholas Themis. Nice to meet you.
Amala: Likewise. If you're here to help.
Themis: Oh don't worry. I'll be of use.
Amala: Alright Terra. Come on in.
Terra walked in the camper anxiously. To her surprise Riley and Mike were sitting at the back of the camper.
Terra: Mike? Your back! And Riley?
Riley: Yeah looks like I'm good now. Now that I know that asshole god's running the show. And Jilaya doesn't seem like herself.
Terra: What about Amelia?
Riley: For later. Sorry for beating the shit outta you and your friends and possibly trying to kill you multiple times. Friends.
Riley stuck her hand out towards Terra.
Terra: Uh...Friends.
Terra shook Riley's hand.
Terra: Mike. Did you manage to regain your speed?
Mike: Pretty much. But we also lost some of it to get here. None of us can time travel that's for sure. And probably for the best. Here. Riley come with me. I want to show you a trick.
Riley: Phasing?
Mike: Don't spoil the surprise.
Mike led Riley outside. Leaving more room in the RV.
Leon: Hey Terra. A little help here.
Terra came over to Leon. Who was standing above Millie. Who was on the RV's table. He had a shield around her wound.
Leon: This shield isn't going to hold for much longer. Do you think you can heal?
Terra: Uh, let me try.
Terra held her hands down on Millie's wound. And thought about her good memories with her. Their times at bibble and sip. Their talks together in the RV. Terra thought. "God, I have to do more things with her." She opened her eyes and saw Millie's wound gone. Millie came awake and looked at Terra.
Terra: You okay?
Millie: Never better. I could use a new shirt though.
Terra: Look. I'm sorry I left after that fight. It's just there was so much-
Millie: Shut up. I appreciate the apology but I don't need it. Do you know how much you put the world on your shoulders?
Terra: I saw Integer's bullshit, the meta jails. Her many hypnotized people. And the fact that the world is at stake. I'm going to stop her.
Themis: Thought you said you were going to kill her.
Terra: And I thought there was always a choice.
Millie: I'm tired of her bullshit too. Let's waste the bitch.
Leon: By the by. That's some nice new armor you got there Terra.
Terra: Oh, thanks. Fits me well. I always hated the color red.
There was a thud outside. Terra got startled.
Amala: Don't worry. That's nobody bad.
Everyone stepped outside. To see a jacked tall man holding a woman in his arms. He set her down. The man had a superhero suit covering his body. It was black and white. He had some big gloves on that were white and lined with gold, and a long gold and white cape. He had a military style buzz cut. There was a lion head on his chest. The woman was short. About Amala's height. She had a burn on the side of her face, running by her eye and hiding behind her black hair with a streak of white going longways. One of her arms was burnt bad. She had wraps running up her forearm. Only leaving her shoulder down to her elbow exposed. Her other arm was just bare skin. She wore a green and black viking tunic with no sleeves and a black scarf and a belt with a waist bag at her side. Under it was a black unitard. She had long black boots on as well. Amala looked at the woman.
Amala: Mother.
Amala's mother: It's nice to see you Amala.
Amala: Everyone. This is Kara, my mom. And that's Lionheart.
Lionheart: I heard there was a call for a hero! Which I am!
Lionheart went around shaking everyone's hands excitedly.
Amala: Don't forget. This is only temporary.
Kara: You know it doesn't have to be this way. I don't care what you think about me. I still love you. I want you to know that.
Amala scoffed.
Amala: Yeah whatever.
Lionheart was standing in front of Terra.
Lionheart: I sense an overwhelming tenderness from you. With a layer of evil. I'm impressed you haven't let it get more powerful. You are strong. But not as strong as me of course.
Terra: Uh...what is that supposed to mean?
Kara: Lionheart has the power to sense evil and good from people. He can read you like a book.
Lionheart: Too bad I can't read.
Amala: Either way. It's time to get this show on the road.
Everyone hopped in the RV. With Millie and Terra sitting in a booth across from Mike and Riley. Leon and Amala in the front seats. Lionheart and Kara sitting in the back. And Themis.
sitting on the bench across the way from the booth.
Millie: So you're with us now Riley?
Riley: Seems like it.
Millie: I really shouldn't ask, but what about Amelia.
Riley and Mike looked at eachother.
Riley: She's still alive. But I wouldn't try kissing her.
Millie: So she's gone?
Riley: I just said she was ali-
Millie: No. I mean mentally.
Riley: ...Yeah. She's not coming back to us.
Millie: You really did kind of care for her and Donny didn't you?
Riley: I wish I did more. If I didn't help Ivan in the first place we'd be in a better place right now. Probably not here.
Amala: Hey! Get the hell outta the seat!
???: But I wanted to drive!
Amala: Fuck off!
Amala pulled Cean of all people off her seat.
Terra: You even got Cean here?
Amala: We needed all the help we could get.
Cean: You met Artemis?
Terra: I did actually.
Cean: I hate her. She's crazy and weird! And she slapped me one time!
Terra: What are you doing here anyway Cean?
Cean: Defeating Empyrean for you! That's what.
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Empyrean: More!
Four of Integer's soldiers carried a meta over an incinerator.
Meta: Please stop! What did I do?! I was just minding my own business!
They dropped the meta into the incinerator. A green power manifested from the meta and went through a tube. That was attached to Empyrean. He took off the tube and stood up from the chair he had made for himself.
Empyrean: Good show daughter. I enjoyed that.
Jilaya: What are we going to do now father?
Empyrean: Make this world yours.
Jilaya smiled.
Jilaya: Let me just go and see how Axel's doing. I wish he were more excited to see his grandfather.
Jilaya walked out of the room and Empyrean sat down on his throne. Ivan walked in the room.
Ivan: Interesting. You're almost playing her like a flute.
Empyrean: What makes you think that?
Ivan: You just want to see this world burn. I would respect that on any normal day. But you promised my wife the world. Not a burnt world.
Empyrean: I admire you Ivan. In the Astral relam you were called the "ghost." You even killed a couple of the gods. But you've all but failed against Artemis out of all of them.
Ivan: It's not just Artemis. But she has the power. And the threat level.
Empyrean: She should be on the moon rotting now. I had to have punched her that high.
Ivan: If you think she's dead, you're wrong. She's a lot harder to put down than you think. As a matter of fact. She could beat me. I hate this human body.
Empyrean: That's the difference between me and you. I didn't become weak. You settled down and had kids. I'm not surprised one of them is already dead. And it won't be long until the other is as well.
Ivan: It's meaningless trying to reason with a god. That's why they must all die.
Empyrean: You are much too small to throw threats my way.
Ivan: It wasn't a threat. I know I'm too weak to face you. But I see what you are doing. And sooner or later. Jilaya will realize she played right into your hands. She's smart.
Empyrean: And now she's smart. But also blinded.
Ivan: Nice talking to you.
Ivan walked out the room and Jilaya passed by him.
Jilaya: Oh. Are you two finally starting to get along?
Ivan: I think we've begun to click.
Jilaya: That's amazing.
Jilaya hugged Ivan and kissed him on the cheek and trotted back into Empyrean's room.
Empyrean: Now, we will prepare.
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