"Someone close to me dies? Stop playing around-"
"Oh, but I'm not. Kill me again…and someone else is dying". Crystal laughed.
Crystal's ability "nine lives" allowed her to come back from the dead. The person who killed her would lose someone they know and cared about. It was one of her most deadly abilities.
"You can't harm me, Colt. You…lost before the fight even started". Colts anger grew and grew. He thought deeply about the situation.
"When it comes to being blessed with true power…you can achieve a lot of great things in this universe. You had to train…I didn't. True power is…and always will be…pure".
Colt punched the ground and gritted his teeth. "YOUR LYING!!! THERES NO WAY YOU HAVE AN ABILITY LIKE THAT!"
"It didn't take me long. I had to unlock that power…for the-"
"Sake of the king….I know, you damn animal!"
"No. For the sake of my survival." Crystal said softly.
"You have to be joking….if I-"
"If you damage my body…the nine lives ability will also transfer my injuries to random people. Wherever I placed my clones….is where the pain will start. I placed a total of ten clones…all placed around or near the clans. The damage you do to me…will affect someone in random clans. One punch to my stomach…I won't feel it but someone else will…they'll probably die from the amount of force you punch."
Colt built up all that rage and unlocked a new power…all to not use it. Colt was frustrated and angry. "If I hurt you….others will get hurt….if I kill you, others get killed? That's what your telling me!?" Colt asked as he cried.
"Yes".
"This….is BULLSHIT!!" Colt yelled as his aura grew more rapidly.
"I know I'm amazing. Don't be angry because you don't have the power to stop me". Crystal scuffed.
No…there has to be a way! I know there is! She activated her ability…it's not automatic! So…what can I do? What….that's it!
******
Xavier fell in the opening while holding his chest. "Oh…shit!" He yelled in pain.
"Xavier!?" Aliyah asked as she ran over.
Udo looked on. "Ok….look at them. We've got Quentesa,Star, Bolt, and Ryan. All mythical beast I guess…well not you…Quentesa. Your an Akie. You and Jerome…both have the same feeling". Udo whispered to himself.
"Enough of this….it's time to strike and kill them all! For the king!" Bolt yelled as his body lit up with electricity.
"Something's wrong". Udo said to himself as he blocked Bolts lighting attack.
******
Jade slowly walked around the destroyed city. "Where are they? Jack said they would be here! I go here faster than usual though…usually…it's about a week trip to travel here". Jade said to herself.
Memories flooded her mind as flashes of battles went through her mind. Jade stood in the center of a giant crater. "Laity…you would be proud…of your son". Jade said as she looked up at the sky.
"Colt has more potential than me. That's scary." She laughed.
"Who are you talking to?" A man asked from above. Jade jumped up and turned her head. Five shadows stood on top of the building and looked down at Jade.
The five people jumped off of the building and looked at Jade. "Splinter don't do anything stupid".
A woman said as she rolled her eyes.
"Calm down, Alayah. I have no reason to harm this weak,pathetic, and little child". Splinter said as he pat Jade on the head.
"Touch me again and I'll erase you". Jade threatened. "Oh, guys we've got a fighter here! What you gonna do? Kill me?" Splinter laughed.
"I just told you what I would do. It only takes the snap of a finger to kill the five of you".
"Uhh….not to be cocky or anything but, can you show us, please?" A tall man asked.
"Dora…..why-"
"Sure". Jade said as she turned her back to the people and looked at a tall building. Splinter,Alayah, Dora, and the two others all watched.
Jade snapped her fingers and completely destroyed the building in the blink of an eye.
The five strangers clapped their hands. "Not bad!" Alayah laughed.
"It was alright". Splinter said.
Jade turned her head and pointed at Splinter. "Are you here to help me or not? Jack sent you guys here….right?" Jade asked.
"Yes….that's why we're here, Jade". Splinter answered slowly.
"Then why do I get the feeling…that your bull-shiting me?"
"Bullshit is the world. The world it bullshit. You literally can't trust anyone…so I don't blame you for feeling that way. But…we're here because we heard about a threat. But you have to do something for us first, Jade….can you be a good girl and do that?" Splinter said as he slowly approached Jade.
I don't understand! Do I trust these guys or not? Dora and Alayah seem nice…but Splinters just a asshole, and the two others in the back haven't said a single word, Jade thought as she lowered her hand.
"How can I help?"
"My smooth talk really worked". Splinter laughed to himself.
"Umm…it didn't? I think she just thought about us?" Alayah asked.
"Would you shut the hell up asking so many questions!" Splinter argued.
"No, I won't?"
"I think we should all just come together and complete our mission: to save our leader". Another man in the back said as tears fell from his eyes.
"Are you kidding me!? Your so emotional Kenan!Why save the leader? You've got me: the great Splinter!"
"NO!" Everyone in the group yelled at him.
These people are insane! Jade thought. Splinter wrapped his arm around Jade. "Help us save our leader, yeah? In return…we'll help save the island". Splinter whispered in Jades ear.
"No, that's not why I'm here! You either stick with the program or get lost!" Jade said.
"Ma'am…I promise to help you…I don't know what Splinter-"
"Kenan…I'm Not a traitor. Watch yourself…or you'll get hurt".
"Nothing can hurt me….you of all people know that". Kenan said as he scolded Splinter. "Hm. I couldn't tell. She'd still be alive if you wouldn't have left her". Splinter said.
Kenan walked on to Splinter and towered over him. Kenan was 6'7, 250 pounds, long locs, and wore a cape that covered his whole body. "Say that again! I dare you! If you had been more responsible, we would have never-"
"We can't change the past". Jade said.
"Huh?"
"We've all lost people we love and care about. I know that to well. I killed innocent people and took them from their families…all because I was young and a fool. Right now, more than ever, we need to fight together…I'll help you get your leader…but promise me…you'll help save the island". Jade said as she kneeled.
"For you to kneel to scum like us…" Splinters hair covered his eyes as silence fell upon the group. Splinter slipped his hand under Jades arm-pit and lifted her from the ground.
"Don't kneel to people you don't even know. I have a history of doing that". Splinter said. "We'll help you. No matter what he says".
Jade's eyes grew. "Wait…I remember the story! Your…your the survivor of the Hell forest incident!?" Jade asked as he jaw dropped.
"Yep. Me and Kenan…barley survived". Splinter said as he walked away.
"Where are you going!?" Jade asked.
"Come with us dumbass! You said you'd help us get our leader…so let's go! We've got an island to save".