Fafnir?
*Fafnir let's out a exhausted groan, his slowly open as he sees a faint glimpse of Cleo looking down on him.*
C-Cleo?
He should be able to get back on his feet in a day or two, probably a day. The Dragon of Rebellion, rebelled against the Humans and now Death.
Thank you so much, Doc.
Fafnir slowly opens his eyes and tries to get up from his bed. His arms feel stiff but he can feel them just fine, his legs on the other hand not so much. He looks to Cleo and smiles.*
We won, thank the Heirs. I'm glad you're alright, Cleo. Where's Selestine, Plague and Amber?
*Cleo hands clench tightly on her lap, her mouth clenched together, but she couldn't hide her tears streaming for her eyes.*
C-Cleo?
*He tried to move closer but she beat him to it she tackles him to for a hug, and starts crying. Hours later, rain pools down around them as she took him to Scars and Ezekiels graves, a statue of both their likenesses erected accordingly. Fafnir was seating on a wheel, his face consumed with dread, sorrow and anger as he cry's for the first time in ages .*
Two-!? Two fucking months-! No, My friends!
*Cleo warps her arm around Fafnir who grabs on to them as he cry's out in pain. It was 2 months since the battle, more since their burial. 1 month less since Sapphire left, Cleo remembered how Sapphire looked after that horrible, horrible incident. It was the Alien attack all over again but-! Worse!!! Sapphire had no choice but to face what ever the hell it was all alone!*
*Seeing poor Sapphire so distraught, haunted, horrified and isolated. Cleo didn't know what to do. He told her that he needed to go back home. To keep a promise. That he was sorry he can't be here to see Fafnir fully recover.*
Sapphire, everyone-! I should have been there!
F-For all of you!
*They're alone. Together in the silence. After these months millions are distraught, the temples of the Heirs have disappeared over night, one by one they vanish, cathedrals seem to have ceased to be. Worse the people have realized that Sapphire has been missing ever since that day. Entire Ships filled with Warriors tasked to find Sapphire where sent out for him, but they all returned always empty handed.*
This was on their other side of the Source Barrier. Meanwhile back on this side Genesis is riding an elevator along to guards who noticed something was amiss with Genesis.*
Something the matter, My Lord?
Yes, call it a Fathers hunch, but I feel that my boy is… Suffering. Son, don't worry. Soon you won't be alone anymore.
*The elevator doors open and they walk outside to an army of Zodiacs. mechs numbering by the millions and a armada of war ships flying in the skies. A young woman wearing armor similar to him but her Rhino horn is smaller and dull approaches him.*
Soldiers, I want a word my Father in private. Leave us for a minute.
*She asked and the soldiers salute and gave the two there space.*
I'll never understand why we didn't have Fafnir stay here with us, Dad. This double life stuff is so annoying to keep up.
I wanted Fafnir to experience a more simple life first, not this. Not war.
Our lives pretty simple from my perspective. Wake up, eat a meal, go out to slaughter humans, come back home, shower, eat again then go soundly to sleep. Rinse and repeat, Father. What's more simpler than that?
School, making friends his age unlike someone I know.
*She let's out a chuckle.*
Ok, first off hurtful. Second off I do have a friend and it's Laia and Don't you say she doesn't count cause she's 3 years older than me.
*Genesis snickers amusingly.*
It's a start. Now Enough banter my, Dear. We have work to do.
*Meanwhile back in Solomons ship, Scarlet and Ezekiel are training with the latter sparring with them as their regimen.*
MOTHER FUCKER!
*Ezekiel yells out with such intensity that it was even heard outside the ship as he and Scars try to land there attacks on Solomon who seems to teleport away instantly and punish them with a barrage of cosmic blast! The two form together an Exousia barrier to shield them!*
I thought 300x gravity was fucking grueling! 200x that is tough! Man, no wonder Sapphire was always ahead of us!
Yeah, hard to believe that Back on the other side gravity is like any another normal planet!
*The two put one of their hands on the barrier while with the other they strike Solomon who was standing between them with their weapons! Yet the man couldn't care less if the weapons dug into his flesh as he slightly rolls up a sleeve to check his watch with a smirk.*
Reaction time was 40's earlier. Oh my stars and garters boys your improving! Bravo! Bravo!
*He gave them a round of applause infuriating Ezekiel further.*
How in the hell are you supposed to be injured!?
*Ezekiel then removes his hand from the barrier and delivers a punch right in Solomons face! The two rush to Solomon while avoiding or Ezekiel case tanking through all his blast coming from behind them!*
I'm more then able bodied enough to scarp with you wily rascals!
*Solomon spins his staff in his fingers as he parry's blow after blow of there combined attacks with alien like ease! Solomons staff grinds against Scarlets Zulfigars while tanking blows after blows of Ezekiel's attacks from his backside.*
Would you believe that melee combat isn't my forte!? I'm more of annihilating my combatants from relative safety! Go a bit higher, Bird Boy! My backs been bothering me something fierce lately! Hoho!
*Ezekiels roars out as his yellows flames turn black and gold, his flame mohawk growing bigger and fiercer!*
Woah!
*Kivaara exclaimed with the dog still in her arms as they watch the sparring match through a monitor.*
That's new-! *Scarlet said as he vanishes away now wanting to caught in the cross fire. Solomon looked back in awe as he smirk grew larger.*
Oh me oh my! I might actually feel-!
GO TO HELL!
*Ezekiel let's loose a punch right at the back of Solomon's head, punch so devastating that not only that it made the old man's eyes almost pop out of his eyes but would have blown up the front of the ship! The ship's alien technology make its so that it can be as expansive as a three suns yet the size of a small air ship from the outside!*
*The smoke cleared and Ezekiel was standing over Solomons body engulf with black and gold flames. The man growls as he's having trouble controlling this new found power.*
H-Hard enough for you, Old Fuck!?
*Scarlet reappears right besides Ezekiel. They hear Solomon burst out laughing as he's no standing straight up and puts out the flames with a snap of a finger.*
More than hard enough, old chap! We just a made break through! What you have just done is the equivalent of Sapphires Ascension! Just lesser. An Evolution! Finally the material of your new shall evolve with you! Morphing into what ever your minds desir-! Ohoho-!
*One of Ezekiel's arms morphed into a massive metal tendril that pulled Solomon towards in front of him.*
Real fucking cool and all but can you help me turn it the hell off!
Haha, Right away, Bird Boi!
*Scarlet, Ezekiel and Kivaara are seating on a bench getting a much needed break after a full day of training. A thought haunted Scarlets mind, he's been training just as hard as Ezekiel, he feel like he's getting better and stronger sure but why hasn't he undergone an Evolution like Ezekiel?*
Am I gonna be a late bloomer or something? *Scarlet asked and the two understood immediately.*
Yeah wondering about that myself. After the shit we all went through you think you would get yours at the same time as I did but nothing.
What set yours off, Dude?
Knowing that we can't ever see Sapphire again. Knowing things can't go back to when they were before, whole and beautiful. Yeah, that's gotta be it.
Aw, That's really sweet, Ezekiel. Ain't that right, Cavall? *Kivaara asked the puppy in her arms which barked in reply.*
Heh, Just gotta say what am I feeling.
But I'm positive that's what I'm feeling too. Old Man, what do you think? *Scarlet asked the ancient alien god and he appeared before him in an instant.*
It's exactly that my Lord, you're a late bloomer. The path to your evolution is right there inside of you, and I can tell that's even more impressive then, Bird Boy's.
Yeah see! You'll get there, Big Bro. Eventually. You know I just had a thought, if we can get see Sapphire then we'll someone he hasn't met yet to keep an eye on him. *Kivaara explained.*
An interesting proposition my, Lady Kivaara. Now who that might that someone be?
*To answer him Kivaara, raised up Cavall who pants happily.*
The Dog!? *Scarlet and Ezekiel asked in shock and Solomon burst out with laughter.*
Oh, dear forgive my Lady but that was outrageously brilliant! Mistress Scathach maybe cold but she has a fondness and spiritual affinity for dogs! I'll just send a little anonymous ping of him to her and she'll can't help but take a liking to such precious thing as him.
But unfortunately we might have part ways with him ourselves. Will you be able to bare with that, my Lady?
I think so, if it means Sapphire will get to meet someone new and adorable as this little guy~! Someone that I know he would absolutely love and will love him back then I'll be fine.
Well spoken my Lady. Any objections from the Jury?
Nah, besides I got that hope too that we can actually see him and Sapphire again. *Scarlet replied as he gently pats the dogs head with a smile.*
You two freaking love each other got that!? Make sure you both never leave each other sights so you can get bullied again!
If everyone's in an agreement then I will take it from it from here. *Kivaara gave Cavall too Solomon who teleports in a empty park. He puts the dog down and lightly taps the top of its head which was the ping itself.*
You will be in good hands little hands, Little One. That boy will have excellent companion with all magical power that's locked away inside you!
*Solomon then teleports away, meanwhile in Scathach's realm she almost instantly notice the signal she teleports to it and sees Cavall sitting in front of her. She kneels down to the little one picks him up with one hand and Icey demeanor instantly melted by sight and feel of his fur.*
Aren't you just a darling~! Hmm, I do believe you be a perfect for my depressed nephew. What's that? Your saying you call yourself, Cavall? That's a fine name! We will use that!
*She teleports inside the cabin of her domain. Sapphire and the others resting from training greet her and we're shocked that she brought a guest with her.*
Nephew this is for you. He's called Cavall.
Really!? You shouldn't have Aunty! *Sapphire walks on over and dog does so in kind, strangely drawn to the boy. He picks the dog up and smiles but it faded as soon as he saw the missing leg.*
You lost apart of yourself to huh? Don't worry, we'll get through it together. Names Sapphire, nice to meet you boy! *Sapphire then laugh's as the dog starts licking his face happily. Raurua and the other couldn't help but gather around and cheer for him with smiles on there faces.*