Out at Sea-
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Hyperion had the ship stop at a set of islands after a few weeks of travel. The duel with Mihawk left him unsettled about his current attainment in his cultivation. His Body & Spirit were ready for a Breakthrough finally that could not be held off any longer. Not that he would allow after pushing every avenue after getting back.
They returned to their correct location oddly enough a day after leaving time-wise. Everyone is completely fed up with Dimensional Cracks happening. When Hyperion told them that was a small one, it left them with a sense of dread.
Also a determination to make sure they grew strong enough to deal with things really quickly. Slightly traumatized, the crew was given a few days to relax. Morgan does his best to explain everything that happens to Mihawk with the help of Robin.
Boa Hancock no longer pushing the issue about returning home so much. The energy gathered from Time & Space is completely gone from his body. Which was a blessing the others did not share. The Aspects remained, just completely emptied.
The various seals on Hyperion's body were released. The Light, Sound, Torment & Perseverance Aspects spinning wildly. It was good the ship was far away as an energy typhoon erupted from his body.
The entire island was completely bathe in Light. The sound started destroying the place as it erupted all over. Screams and howls of Torment echoed from within. Those on the ship felt themselves shake uncontrollably in fear.
"DAD!" Helmeppo cried out. Thinking the craziness was behind them for a while. He latched onto his father's leg shaking like a leaf in the wind. Morgan did not chastise since he to was having trouble keeping it togethor.
"I can't see anything!" Robin grumbled as she covered her eyes. Her Senses were unable to pierce the energy that pushed out. The Boa sisters and Stella were unable to even look up currently. "Hyperion is crazy to do this at once!"
Kuina and Zoro did their best to hold on to the rails to keep themselves standing upright. The sailors all doing their best to keep themselves conscious. The spiritual pressure kept hitting them in a burst as well as the ship.
Mihawk watched with a critical gaze. Seeing was believing after all. In his hand was a contract that he signed immediately. Information passing over to him help in his future ventures. As well as a temporary identity since there were currently two versions of him in existence. The seal Hyperion put on his wrist shone a little.
As the energy wracked through Hyperion's body, above him the Tribulation lighting came down from his contract holders Destiny's having been changed. A few more developing as the sailors during this time, decided to sign full Contracts with more stipulations inside them.
All provisional contracts he held were gone.
*Shine!* The light died down revealing Hyperion standing on the island. The others paying attention with spyglasses, binoculars, or just plain old eyesight for some.
*Booom!* A loud thunderclap echoed out as a Divine Bolt of lightning came down. Inside the lighting, an image of Stella could be seen. Just much older and not that happy.
Her life as a slave when she was bought by a Celestial Dragon played out. She had a bomb collar placed on her neck as she was tormented for fun. Like all slaves of the Celestial Dragons, her life was not great. But she did have one good thing going for her. That Stella had a romantic relationship with Gild Tesoro, and treasured him for loving her and attempting to free her despite his lack of success.
As the lighting came down Hyperion had the replacement Halberd at the ready. Right before it made contact, he turned upward and struck out as many times as he could. His body only allowed a total of 100 strikes at the time.
"100 strikes of Rage!" Each strike with the Halberd caused his Aspect of Torment & Perseverance to push harder. Everything that Stella would have to endure entered into Hyperion everytime he destroyed part of the lighting. The Champion had to bear witness to what he changed afterall. "Bring it!"
The lightning bolt broke apart in several directions. Circling around, it reformed to attack him from the back. Turning quickly, the Halberd slashed completely through the reformed bolt destroying it. The energies entering into Hyperion showing him the final scene of Stella's original Destiny.
She died after being abused by her master for two years in various ways, but was still happy due to remembering her time with Tesoro and the love he had for her. Hyperion looked up into the sky as several small lightning bolts rained down.
"The ones from the sailors I have. So not fair they have come already!" He then spotted the one from Morgan inside. It came down like a hammer of judgment. This one he took head-on as he already reconciled the man's Destiny. "Breezy!"
*Bbbzzzzt!* Sparks passed around his body for a moment. Then the bolts from the sailors encircled him. Spinning around like a lightning hurricane, Hyperion spun in the other direction swinging out with the halberd.
"The Halberd already has taken to much!" Seeing the chips along the shaft from the Tribulation Lightning, he was glad he still had the gloves at the ready. With energy building up, Hyperion pushed his spirit energy out to disrupt the flow. "Hah!"
His shout contained sound energy. The lighting dispersed before reforming. The lighting changed to a dark gold as it tried to trap him inside. Delivering a straight chop, the Halberd's tip cut an opening.
*Bbbzzztt!* The lighting dispersed and entered Hyperion. Powering his Aspect of Torment & Perseverance even more.
Preoccupied with what was going on, Hyperion didn't feel the inkling of change in his Internal Space. Black light gathered inside and spread slowly. Time and Space energy generated from within.
The sailors on the ship felt like a knot was removed from them. More free than anything they were used to. The last thing they felt was the pain of almost dying from the encounter with the Black Kat pirates. More determination filled their very souls for the future encounter.
"Whew!" Hyperion exhaled taking a quick breather. By storing his Halberd away, he made a mental note that some preparations would be needed in the future. The Tribulation lighting that chipped the blade could be refined later. He fixed the gloves tightly on his hands. The biggest bolt of lightning was coming down. "Well... that is just not fair at all."
"That... looks a little like you." Hancock mumbled next to Robin. Then she saw the images appear of Robin running for her life in a constant state of fear. Surviving by eating trash and the help of a few strangers. But the strangers turned against her the moment they compared her to a wanted poster. "Oh .. my.. I just want to bring my sisters home. How can we if he dies?"
*Shine!* At her honest words, a bright light shined around Hancock as energy was spent to grant her wish.
Sandersonia and Marigold could relate to the rough treatment she received. But not the overwhelming hate she felt. Kuina looked from Hyperion and stared at Robin who watched unblinkingly.
'Guess we all had it bad.' Shaking her self free of the thought before it went in a bad direction. 'Only get worse by the looks of it originally.' Kuina was great for every moment since she herself should be dead right now. 'We can only move on and become stronger to prevent this from happening to them.'
"I won't let this happen." Robin said grimly. As the powerful bolt of lighting came into contact with Hyperion, she felt a knot disappear in her stomach. Her cultivation spun freely as Athena whispered in her ear. She listened intently and nodded her head at what needed to be done. "I understand."
It would be a long time before any of them found out what she agreed to that day.
*Boom!* Another thunderous clap echoed in the area. The remaining Tribulation lightning rained down on Hyperion as if to wipe him from existence. As his Aspect Symbols spread out of his body. Time & Space feeling up from the Tribulation energy produced.
"What in the forbidden hells?!" Hyperion cursed in anger. The Aspects were taking the energy of their own accord. Rising quickly to make it to the level of attainment of his other ones. "Damn it!" Frustrated beyond belief, Hyperion focused on passing the Tribulation first and foremost. "I can just abolish the Aspects later I don't want."
As continued to battle the Heaven's will and Destiny's anger, Hyperion couldn't help but feel something was wrong. He just didn't know how right he was. And how screwed he would be for a while.
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After tribulation-
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Hyperion finished the Tribulation and spent two days trying to figure out the issue with his Cultivation. The ship sailing around Cocoyashi village. The crew focuses on mental training and learning logistics instead of physical.
Hyperion had Robin call the Boa sisters into the conference room on the ship. Mihawk and Morgan sitting to his right looking at some documents.
"Why call us down so early?" Hancock asked. She was not into the wake up calls at 5:00 am. But this was important. "How are your injuries?"
"Completely gone." Hyperion stated. He gestured for them to sit down as Robin moved to his left. "Robin, remove the contract you set up for the sisters." She did so, not understanding what was going on. "Is their a change with anything on it?"
"Umm?" Robin read over the contract slowly, not finding anything until she made it 4/5 through it. Words written in red were very visible to her. "Well... shows Hancock made a wish. But why is it in red?"
"Because you did not have enough energy to grant it." Hyperion rubbed the bridge of his nose. This is as much as his fault for not remembering quicker. But his memories were returning in burst still and when he established powerful contracts. "Since you could not facilitate the energy, it came from me during my Tribulation. With having an effect on what was established between those involved, it largely went through without my notice."
"So what happens now?" Sandersonia asked.
"It means what happened, happened due to a string of events lining up. Mihawk will take you home today. Well, an island close to your home anyway for one. Do grow strong and do not get captured again." Hyperion answered. Their shocked faces at being able to go home were greatly welcomed. But Sandersonia and Marigold frowned at the prospect of leaving so soon. "You are expected to keep quiet about the events that took place of course. I have no idea what you agree to with Robin, since I only know if it impacts me."
"We won't speak of it. Who would believe us anyway?" Sandersonia gave a lopsided smile. Hyperion gave her a stern look. "We won't say anything. Geez. You would be cute if you smiled, little boy."
"Why you little.." Hyperion had a pen in his hand. He was about to throw it at her when Robin created a hand grabbing his. "..just gonna teach her a lesson."
The Boa sisters turned to leave the room while they had the chance. A few comments lingering in the air. The last he heard was Hancock calling him a nice little brat for getting them home finally.
"So how mad are you?" Robin asked when they were far enough away.
"Not mad. Just.. need to be careful is all. Not like I stressed enough about how part of the energy is used to grant wishes. And that it takes into account heart felt wishes from the soul as well." He gave a shrug at the missed opportunity. "If she would have made the request so strongly the day before I dueled Mihawk, that would have been better. But ah well. Now I have this crappy Aspect now."
"You are how far into the Foundation Realm?" Robin asked wanting to understand it more about his attainment. "Better yet, explain a little more to me instead."
"Hey little missy, you are not the only one who wants to know." Morgan said with a frown.
*Brrp!* Time & Space floated in front of his hand. Inside the circle, black light moved back and forth in tandem. Hyperion is not even sure where to start in incorporating it into his Foundation Realm.
"I am at the end of the Foundation Realm since the Aspects I set up were prepared for it. Except these of course. So instead of having a complete Foundation, I have a Broken Link one. Which will hold me up in other parts and keep me in the Realm for a few years as I fix things. I tried to destroy it but no dice." Hyperion grasped the Aspect Circle but felt it push back against him. It refused to let him abolish it even. "Only good thing about it, is that it made it easier for me to transport across distances. Just need to incorporate in some techniques. Which... is not easy."
"What happens if your Foundation was complete?" Robin asked quickly.
"Lots of power for one. The Foundation sits under the core and helps for future attainment. The next one is Core Supplementation. Attaching everything together into one. The next Realm is Aspect Soul." Hyperion sent the Aspects away as he leaned back in the chair. Struggling mentally to pull the knowledge to the front. "You can either combine all your Aspects into one, if you want. I never do."
"Why is that?" Morgan asked quickly. A sailor had run into the room with a message. "Hope it's something small." Reading it over, he frowned. "Arlong Pirates were spotted. Heading towards a nearby village. Our presence might scare them off or provoke them."
Hyperion's eyes lit up with light energy. He needed powerful contracts to supplement his energy. Dealing with the pirates should help with that.