It was the third to last Friday of the "Summer Cycle" and a party was being thrown in honour of Zelibus. He was just officially turning 18 and wanted to celebrate with a big blaze. Considering his parents were away from the clan for work and his sister had no issue so long as she could supervise. The Dragon Clan was sure to be stirred up from this little event, no doubt.
The party was scheduled for much later in the day with only a select few who were invited to show up early due to their relationship with Zelibus himself. The house they were using for the soiree could be seen as more of a mansion. Hosting over 20 rooms with more than 30 square feet of room to each of them. There were more than 12 bathrooms throughout the building. It was three stories high and set up with a fourth, subfloor that had a massive garage within it. Their backyard was larger than New York City and had a small lake for a pool.
Zaira and Zelibus were busy setting up the finishing touches to the party favors. They wanted to hurry and finish so they could start getting freshened up for the festivities.
Zelibus: "Finally of age and strength needed to leave the clan. I'll be doing so once I graduate."
Zaira: "That's going to be a grand step in your life little brother. There's many anomalies out there outside the confines of our fair home. But with someone like you… I doubt you'll have any real trouble."
Zelibus: "Kehee! Alright then, let's start getting ready for this soiree, shall we?" *He holds out his left arm in a gentlemen's manner. As if he were to be escorting her*
Zaira: "Ah, why Thankyou Zeli! Let us go then."
A small pause went by and both began to laugh at the fake personas they put on. But did not cease their gentleman and lady-like gestures before walking to the back rooms in order to get ready. Zaira insisted they make things quick due to Morpheus and the others being on their way for the early pre party. They were to be bringing some special grade Divikeef that Morpheus got from back home. Zaira was to bring a numerous number of big and small branded liquor for the festivities.
"Gahh- I swear to Prono, this crap! Zaira, do you have my Draco Family sash!?" , yelled a frustrated Zelibus as he tore his room apart looking for this important centerpiece. Zaira yelled that she knew where the item was and went to retrieve it, but a sudden knock at their door stopped her from doing so.
*KNOCK* *KNOCK* *KNOCK*
Morpheus: "Aye gang! Open up, me and the squaaad heeeerrre!!!"
Clarence: "Open the door breh! This birthday divikeef ain't going to smoke itself."
Zelibus ran around the corner of his home's living space as he yelled at Zaira to, "Keep Looking!" He gets to the door and unlocks their 16 lock, double wide double-doors. He's greeted by a great big "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!" from all his friends as they each come in holding party gifts and presents. Zelibus tells them all to give him one second while he finishes getting ready. They all nod their heads and head over to the kitchen to drop their party gifts off. Then started a present pile near the fireplace found in the huge lounge found where one would think a living room would be. Easy to see so no one can steal tonight.
Morpheus: "Aye, I'm about to bump the tunes I sent on Diety's Den(Basically their version of facebook.) Hopefully everyone tuned in since these are all rap/hip-hop and R&B."
Amera: "Oh I definitely listened and that was definitely a great 75 song playlist with 25 slots for free choice. Smart man, but go ahead and drop that Morphy!"
Zoshen: "No doubt, I'm tryna hear something nice and hype."
Malikai: "No doubt!"
Ju'Mosi: "Oooo! I say throw on that Switch it Up song. You know the one." *he begins to point and snap while thinking hard*
Morpheus: "This one?" *grin* *flick*
Morpheus turns on the track and the beat begins to play. Ju'Mosi begins to listen closely to see if that was it. A line that goes, "Let the dope cook on the stove, turn the isle down, watch the pot." And bam, Ju'Mosi knows it was the one and starts to jam along. Just then, Clarence pulled out a long leaf looking, rectangular shaped… thing. And declared he was going to… "roll up".
Zelibus: "Mhm Got a forty on me right now, I ain't neva scared. I'll shoot this bitch up right now, cause I never cared!"
Morpheus: "Aaayyee!!"
Everyone: "Gangsta to the core, with the war, like a leather head. Eyes hurt, they sore cause I seen some shit I neva Said!!!"
Ju'Mosi: "On prono! But uh… y'all see the man with the slacks and the dress shoes. Emerald green of course with… emeralds on em. Topping it off with a matching button down with your family's insignia on it. Then the blazer with the hooded sweater vest on top. I like it!"
Amera: "Indeed, you look ravishing with that tan scarf on to match your blazer. Nice indeed."
Zelibus: "Thanks everyone and I really appreciate the birthday wishes man. Means a lot. As y'all know, your boy is now allowed to leave this fair Clan right after graduation. Been my dream to visit Gahwardia and y'all should know I got the greatest teacher of all to agree to teach me greater combat!"
Morpheus: "Who? Was it Demetrius? Or maybe even Omochi? My dad…?"
Malikai: "Shpill the beans because I got someone to agree as well and it's none of the people he listed."
Zoshen: "Well, cousin?"
Zelibus: "The GaG level God…"
Malikai and Morpheus both got brightened faces by h'what they were about to hear. For they already guessed who it could be.
Zaira: "Xebeel Vermilli."
Morpheus: "Hahaa nice! They say he's equal to Death and Life I! There's only a literal handful in the omniverse who can boast that. How'd you get such a guy to agree? Both of you."
Malikai: "He used to spar with my father a lot before he gained his current status. Back in his younger days. And he offered it to me when I got older. I'm older now."
Zelibus: "You know damn well who our father is. Best to say only mother is out on business. Father is elsewhere nearly all the time."
Morpheus: "For sure! Just happy to hear I'll have two training buddies this coming Spring season!"
Malikai: "Oh!? Fuckin' niice."
Zelibus: "Mhm… aahhh. Good to finally be able to relax and nothing's better than this dracicotton couch. But… that's really dope my boy. Good to know you'll be there. Oh and by the way, where'd you get that phoenix dress?"
Zaira: "Oh? This was a gift from a friend of mine there. Her name's Alissa. We once served together when they assisted in our struggle against the Kirin's. Doesn't purple look great on me?" *she does a twirl while in the center of the lounge*
Morpheus: *in a very low and quiet voice* "That ass looks great on you."
Amera: "Mhm.." *THUMP*
Morpheus: "Oof!"
Amera elbows Morpheus in his side for the sly comment. They were in their "talking" phase and she wanted no distractions from her. Meanwhile, some good news was said finally. Clarence rolled two of the leafs and filled them with divikeef. Zaira went behind the counter that was set up on the wooden floor with a bar attached. It sat right next to the lounge to look connected. She set up an abundance of drinks and offered them some. Clarence was the first to grab one while also passing her his leaf.
Zaira: "Haven't had these since serving with Zo'Ela. What fun times." *Inhale*
As Zelibus got up to grab a drink, another knock came to the door. *knock* *knock* *knock* Zaira looked at the front of the mansion with her connection to the cameras using her Birthright. She could see one single young man there wearing an outfit similar to Morpheus' own. She insisted they come in after unlocking the door for him. A boy with glasses and a nonchalant expression walked in. His hair was white and in a spiked up, yet messy fashion. His skin was brown and his eyes, a creamy yellow. He wore studded earrings with a sky blue headband and wristbands similar to that of ones used for combat. His left one had a joker while the other had an Ace symbol.
"Yo wassup new guy! Welcome to the party-" Morpheus stops himself as he notices a familiar insignia on his neck.
Morpheus: "Woah… you're Gahwardian!?"
???: "Yeah, long time no see little Morpheus."
Morpheus: "Little Morpheus- WOAH you're Kenny Vermilli, Xebeel's eldest son!"
Malikai: "Woah, no fucking way! Oh here Morpheus bro. Hit the Keef!"
Morpheus: "Thankyou, thankyou. And I see you are still copying my outfits. Wearing your short, Gahwardian fur coat to the scene. And a plain tee. Yeaaah you are copying your boy.
Kenny: "Naw this just a coincidence g. Don't look into it. *turn* Oh shit… Zoshen. Wassup tubs!"
Zoshen: "Mrrhm! I hate that fucking nickname!"
Amera: "Tubs!? *Chuckle* What's with that name?"
Malikai: "OOOHHH!!! You used to be fat! I forgot!"
Ju'Mosi: *Inhale* "Bruh.'
Zelibus: "Wassup my boy Kenn Knocks!"
Kenny: "My man ZeliBussin'! It's been a little while tall ass boa. Oh.. Wait, you eighteen now so you ain't no Godling no more! Bout time!" *CLAP* *Hug*
Zelibus: "Maaann, calm down, you're only a few months older than me." *pat* *pat* *pat*
Kenny: "I know, I know. But ayooo… let ya boy get a sip of something big sis Zaira!"
Zaira: "Alright Ken, I'll let you sip on this glass of Gaia Tears." *Pour*
Kenny: "Niiice!"
*Knock* *Knock* *Knock* An even louder knock is heard from the front door. But along with that, came multiple chattering voices. Zaira took another peek and could see a huge crowd of young Gods. And a group of older Gods dressed in matching Letterman's jackets.
Zaira: "Those colors… well I'll be. About 100 Godolescents are outside with the Galaxy Ball team from Dracko Tech University."
Morpheus: "Uh ohhh!"
Kenny: " UH… ohhhh!"
Zelibus: "UH OHHH!!" *Click* *Swing*
All three: "It's…
Everyone: "PARTY TIME!!!"
The crowd of people swarm into the mansion and the party gets underway. People were enjoying themselves all throughout the designated areas within the mansion. They were conversing amongst themselves, playing party games that varied widely. There was beer pong and even a galaxy ball dome set up out back. Goddesses of all sorts were going wild in every corner of the house. And it wouldn't be a party hosted by fighting crazed nut if there wasn't a fighting square amidst the backyard events. Crowds were storming in little by little as the night progressed. It was truly a…
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY Zelibus!!!" , the crowd yelled as they all got hype from the song that had just come on. Everyone was jumping and bumping into each other from the accumulated mix of drunk and high vibes.
"Gang in this bitch, gang in this bitch! Gang! Gang! Gang in this bitch, gang in this bitch, nigga!"
The mansion could be seen literally jumping along with the party goers.
Kenny: "Aye the mug jumpin' forreal, man!"
Morpheus: "You already know boaaaaa! This is just how they are out here when the star is forced down. Dragon's stay turnt up mayne!"
Kenny: "Sheesh, let's show 'em the Gahwardian way my g!?"
Morpheus: "Hell Yeah!"
Both Morpheus and Kenny head to the center of the dancefloor with a leaf packed with divikeef. Morpheus gets to jumping in perfect sync with the beat while blowing a cloud of smoke into the air. Then passing it to Kenny as he does the same just before the beat drops.
Amera: "Aaayyyye!!! They finna kill it!"
Zoshen: *Gulp* *gulp* "Kill that shit gang!"
Zelibus was busy dancing and getting hype with a crowd of people surrounding him. All of them helped hype Kenny and Morpheus. Zelibus calls Ju'Mosi and Clarence over just before the dancing starts.
All three: "Aye… aye… ayee. Aye, aye aye! I'm a gorilla in a fuckin coup. Finna pull up to a zoo nigga. Who!? Nigga, who the fuck is you, ion know nigga!"
Morpheus and Kenny start by stompin at the ground while constantly bending over slightly. Waving their arms downwards with each step while still being perfectly in sync with the beat.The beat drops with intensity again and they both punch at one another and push their fists to one another. Then they both jump and twirl horizontally. They land and back away from another while holding their crotches and using gliding footwork to smoothly go near the crowd. Then speed up their footwork while slightly bending down. Morpheus two steps shuffles to his right while Kenny goes to his left. They both do a quick spin just as the beat pauses, then they hold up their leaves as the song recites, "Gas what I smoke!!!" And the crowd just goes nuts.
Morpheus and Kenny continue their dance with Amera and the others joining in. Malikai hits us with his b-boy style and a few stylish headspins. Amera and Ju'Mosi enjoy their own little hype 2-step that had everyone vibing while dancing along.
"They're all enjoying themselves. Especially your friends who seem to be the life of the party." Zaira says to Zelibus while they stand near the bar and converse on how well the night is going. Zelibus agrees with her earlier statement while taking a sip from his glass of wine. Just as everyone gets to truly enjoying themselves, a record scratch is heard and the music stops playing. Everyone is appalled and looks up to see Morpheus, smiling.
Morpheus: "Listen guys, listen. Since its packed in here now and everyone's having a good time. I'm gonna have y'all listen to the track I made with a friend known as Beeso. I'll be performing mine live."
Random Guy: "Man, you're gone as hell!"
Morpheus: "Aye man… just listen to this track."
*Badum* *tss* *Badum* *tss* *Badum* *tss* *Badum* *tss* *Badum* *tss* *doom* *badoom* *tss* *Badum* *tss* *doom* *badoom* *tss*… *BADUM*
🎵Movin' down the stream where all hope ends.
Pick-Pickin' up the block with all the loose ends.
Chillin with my friends as we spill our sins.
So, as I tell my story this is how it all began…
*Badum* *TAH* HEY!!!
I was spinnin' the clan, sailin' up!
Rolling up bricks, inhalin' up!
Hey brody can I-, You've said enough!
(HEY!!!) We were killin a lot! Movin' and spilling the pot!
Medicine? NAH! Why not?! Because it's not red enough!"
Everyone: "AYYYEE!! We were remixing the pot! Hey if you're ready or not, come on and get you some!"
Amera: "Uh ohh! This is getting too fucking hype."
Zoshen: "Man oh man I would not have expected the outcome!"
(...: "NeITher DiD I.)
Zoshen: "Huh- What!? Aye Malikai? Did you say something?"
Malikai: "What bro? Hell no man, you trippin' out right now dude."
Zoshen: "W-What the fuck? Am I crazy? Must be my imagination then."
Morpheus: "Aayye! Ayyye! Ayye! Ayye! Ayye! Aye- auh, listen!
Well lately it seems that different stuff!
Can go pleasure your fancy, have you not looking up.
It's like ecstasy when you get next to me, so why not just swing that thing. Break ya back with my great, big sting.
Why so violent? Because I be reppin' Gahwardia b!
Beating faces, be my fancy man this isn't a whole new fling.
It's just the way I was raised! What's good to you, be a haze! I don't partake your ways, so bitch just shut up.
I was too out of scope, feeling like I'm about to choke! If I'm asleep then ain't nobody woke. So please don't waste your breath, bruh.
The next step for me is to achieve my dream. Then take over the damn clan then go make history."
Everyone: "I was spinnin' the clan, sailin' up! Rolling up bricks, inhalin' up! Hey brody can I-, You've said enough! (HEY!!!) We were killin a lot! Movin' and spilling the pot! Medicine? NAH! Why not?! Because it's not red enough! We were remixing the pot! Hey if you're ready or not, come on and get you some!"
…: "OH, I'lL gET me Some ALrIghT!"
Zoshen: "What the hell- *dooDA* MRHM!!"
Zoshen began to suddenly feel strange all over his body. As if something were emerging from deep within. And we should all be informed that the entire group of Young STRIFErs have reached 10 on the scale.
(…: "COme on kiD, let Me haVe a crAcK at tHe WHip.")
Zoshen: "N-Nnooo! Just… what the hell… is this!?"
(…: "WHat is thIs, yoU Ask? WELl, THat's Easy! IT'S The FIrsT daY of yOUr LOng awAiTed sluMBer. And tHe bEGiNnIng To My JoY RIDE!!!")
Zoshen: "As… iiifff!!!"
Malikai finally notices Zoshen's strange behavior. But it was far too late as the entity now had an essence source to access for a great deal of feeding. Such is the might of even the base strength for a god. And with that being said… Zoshen could no longer hold the entity off and got taken over promptly. A purple-ish rainbow colored light shot out just as he did this.
The party came to a stop and everyone began to stare at Zoshen. And from within the pillar of light, they were all being glared at by a mean set of purple eyes and a creepy purple smile.
King Zo'Elgor: "Daughter!?"
Zo'Elaniece: "I can feel it too. A strange signal of essence identical to the one from that night. And its at my uncle and aunt's estate. We need to go!"
King Zo'Elgor: "Right, go get your brother then so we can go. (I've got such a bad feeling about this!)"
Ze'Elaniece races to find her brother, Zo'Elgor Jr., so that they may go to where the signal is coming from. Even over in Gahwardia and other clans. Every King, Queen and high level god/goddess could sense the awakening of this threat. MorZick stopped his training with the children just so he could hone in on its signal.
MorZick: "Interesting, its signal really it similar to Rasho's
Silvio: "Rasho… Seems to know that being. He knows it well."
Fong and the others were stunned by his words. MorZick could only stare in disbelief as he now knew how dire the situation was. And as for back at the party, Morpheus could be seen approaching the pillar. He was completely drained of his high and wished to consult his friend. But as he got close… he was left with nothing even close to Zoshen in the signature he felt. Then a hand touched his chest and a hole was left through his clothes. He was then sent flying just as Zoshen's palm made contact with his bare skin. *kaBLOOM*
Morpheus was put into.a battered state from just one blow. Which should be expected, as this creature's battle prowess is 27 on the scale. Zaira being able to sense this made her way through the crowd while the pillar compressed to the Creature's person. Then a small burst of essence sent Everyone flying into the walls of the mansion. Zelibus, Ju'Mosi and Clarence managed to hold their own. Their durability and control of weight were higher than the others.
Zelibus: "Let's try and flank to assist my sister!"
Ju'Mosi: "Let's go then!"
Clarence: "Lead the way!"
Ju'Mosi and Clarence flank the possessed Zoshen from both his flanks. It didn't go all too well as Zoshen sent both flying. Ju'Mosi with a knee and Clarence with an elbow to the jaw. Each crashes into a wall just as Zelibus comes crashing down atop of Zoshen. He smashes him into the ground, or that's what one would think. Zelibus' arm is forced up from its position and Zoshen smashes him in the stomach with a harsh stiffened right kick.
Zoshen(???): "HeH! WhAT a WonderFUl boDy tHIs is!"
Zaira: "And what a wonderful loss you're about to experience in it."
Zoshen(???): "What!?" *FWISH*
Zaira ducks under the wild back handed swing made by Zoshen while possessed. She rises back up fairly quickly and hits Zoshen in the jaw with a left hook. He flew into the wall, but jumped back out in no time. With a ball of particles within his hand, he was hoping to erase them completely. But Zaira uses her Birthright to connect his fist to his face. She then snapped and the attack was activated. His fist ran into his face and he was blown back into the wall.
Zoshen(???): "THIs daMN wENcH! (ShE's tOO TOugh for Me to TAke on in thIs eNCLOSEd spACe.) HeHe! Fun!" *pew*
Zaira: "How pitiful!"
He rushes Zaira only to have his barrage of particle fists blocked with little to no effort. Which led to a frustrated right hook being thrown and Zaira ducking right under it. Then comes back up for a smashing right elbow that makes 'em step back then a nasty dropkick plants his face and body into the floor. All the Godolescents were released once this happened. Making everyone assume he was knocked out.
Zaira: "Now please stay down so that I may sever your "connection" to this body. After hearing of the one called Rasho…
Zoshen(???): *BLINK* (Rasho… RASHOMON!?) *Rumble*
Zaira: "What the!?"
A great explosion rips the roof off the ceiling of the mansion, causing Zaira to use up a bunch of her essence protecting the young gods during the fight. Amidst it all, Zaira can see Zoshen standing in the center of the torn apart room. Staring everyone down with malicious intent. But to their surprise he began to speak with a heavily deepened voice that made the ground rattle.
Zoshen(???): "The one known as Zoshen is now in a deep slumber, FIGHTING his sleep. As such, I am not him. I am a being known as Atomen. And this shall be the last moment you see this body."
Zaira: "What!?"
Atomen: "as I am now… I cannot defeat you, but in due time. In due time you will boe to me wench!
Zaira: "Oh no you don't!!!" *PEW*
Atomen blasted the ground and flew out of the mansion just before Zaira could catch him. By an unlucky chain of events, Zo'Elaniece and King & Prince Zo'Elgor had just arrived on the scene. Seeing the aftermath of it all. Zo'Elaniece looked around in search of her younger brother. But she could see no signs of him.
Morpheus: "D-D-Damn… Zoshennn!"
Zo'Elaniece: "Bestfriend… where's Zoshen?"
Zaira: "I-I'm sorry Zo'Ela. But it would see he was taken by that creature you sensed, No! He WAS that creature you sensed!" *she says with a tear runnin down her face*
Zo'Elgor: "My… brother!?"
King Zo'Elgor: " N-No… I can't believe this!!"
Atomen: "KEHEAHAHAHAHAAA!!! Freedom is mine! And… I HAVE FINALLY RETURNED!!!"
A new threat rises as an issue of great proportion is settled. The body of young Zoshen is not of his own possession any longer. And Atomen has come to stay. The curtain falls on one arc and opens the stage for the next one.
Next Arc: War on Haydes Arc.
Next Chapter: The Aftermath.