Dummy, a term usually used to describe an inanimate object with a humanoid or animalistic shape. Usually used for testing various heinous and dangerous projects usually involving weaponry or a score for a civilization's progression. But it would seem there has been a new meaning added to this term. Dummies have become a new type of organic structure that begins as a "lifeless" inanimate object perfectly molded into a humanoid structure. Then that dummy had the innate ability to possess an "existence" of their own that's catered to the race they were modeled after. Quite the new anomaly, I know.
These beings gain their existence by taking in a a concept or many and absorbing a certain amount of ANY elemental substance and/or essence. Once done, they gain their old personality plus the additions of the nearest being to them. The new existence is then made and their journey then begins as a whole. As of late, Annihilo Sect has made contact with five of these beings. All five were of GREAT stature. Giving the duos sent after them an easy run for their money. There was Jacky, Quescia, Shelly and Mal. Mal was the supposed leader of these so-called, Dummies. And even he was wary of the threat their fifth brethren would have become had he been allowed to take in the Celestial King's stats. The still dormant, Graze Matter X.
Mal was busy stopping fights and gathering his and Annihilo Sect's people just before stopping Graze's awakening. He canceled his emergence sequence which subsequently put him back into his dormant state. There he was presented like a trophy before Hideaki and Kishin. As though Mal was offering a gift for the trouble he caused.
Kishin: "A gift you say?"
Shiishii and Haydes flash to their brother's side.
Shiishii: "What's your play Mal?"
Haydes: "A present from you might be a curse in disguise."
Mal: "Hwuahaha! You all misunderstand. This is a present for the Annihilo Sect."
Neezah: "HUP! *STEP* *Step* A present for us?"
Shiishii: "Hmm…"
Mal: "Yes, indeed. You see, this is still a dormant dummy with more than fourteen months of slumber time to go now. Use that time to collect what you need to revive him and make him as strong as you need. For training of course!"
ZeeArc: "No way."
ZeeShift: "Seems he was listening to our spiel earlier."
Jacky: "Tch! Mal can't be serious right now."
Shelly: "I can't believe you just uttered that pitiful word sequence."
Quescia: "You both suck… and so does he for giving our dear brother away to these heathens."
Jacky: "Fuck both of you."
Shelly: "Heha!... We all suck!"
Both: "Ugh!"
Annihilo Sect gathered behind Kishin and his brothers while Jacky and the others watched from above. Mal smiled as he could see their decision to take the dummy weighing towards, "yes." Most thought it would be perfect since it was one of the main reasons this mission was taken on. But many still had their doubts… Mal was just too easy going and carefree. It made him a very suspicious character in the end.
Amir: "I don't think you guys are seeing the bigger picture. We have our way to get stronger right here. Plus four warriors who could easily apprehend the little beasty if it gets out of hand."
Joshushu: "No, no… she's got a point."
Ariealis: "A very good one Joshu."
ZeeArc: "Mhm… indeed."
ZeeShift: "Yes, yes."
Neezah: "No doubt."
Blumen: "Indubitably sound!"
Ebon: "Pshh! I mean… shit, you ain't going to hear me complainin'."
Mal was smiling even greater underneath his stylish mask. Embracing the serenity of complete agreement in his favor. Now all that remained was the hand out of Graze who would be transported to Annihilo Sect's base of operations. And thus the give would finally be achieved, leaving Annihilo's members left with just returning to base.
Amir: "Seems as though we got what we needed and can confirm that these four here are no threat. All good and dandy then, but… hey Quescia."
Quescia: "HAh!?" *She leans out forward in an ignorant manner*
Amir: "You'll be under my heel soon enough girly. Just you wait!"
Quescia: *She smiles sadistically while licking her lips* "Ohh? I can't wait."
The two goddess eye each other down just before Amir vanishes through a portal created by Zenki. Everyone but Kishin, Hideaki and Ebon walk through the portal. Seems these three were given permission to stay and speak with Shiishii and Haydes. Who seemed to be getting prepared for a talk with Mal the Teller.
Haydes: "Come on Mal, spit it out! I need to know what the tall bastard truly meant when he told me I failed. He said, "You had all the pieces in your hand and let it all slip away." What did he mean?!"
Mal: "Oh, come now young Haydes! With the recent attempt at "stealing the key" from the Phoenix Empire. And the fact that the target has a Birthright known as Key. Have you not plugged two and two together?"
Haydes: "Uh… so I was right all along."
Hideaki: "So that's how it is."
Kishin: "What's the deal Hideaki? What has everyone realized?"
Shiishii: "Haydes' little Le Destrucíon group may have contained five of the six Keys."
Kishin: "WHAT!?"
Ebon: (Cousin Haydes was that close!?)
Haydes: "May have? No… There were definitely five Keys within Le Destrucíon. Issue is… does Jollister's group know of this as well?"
Everyone grew a bit eerie in presence and a heavy atmosphere formed very quickly. If Haydes could collect them so easily then why couldn't an organization full of individuals with greater potential. It was all coming together as an entirely new scheme of worry. They all felt it, but not one of the crazy bastards actually wished to back down. They all smiled eagerly at a reason to bust their asses. Bust their asses and become far greater than they already are.
Mal: "Oh… well with the fact that they knew Demetri had the key and… the simple fact of what your so-called "Tall bastard" said. I would guess they've already put two and two together."
Haydes: "Thought so."
Shiishii: "Well duh, dumbass. You stated earlier your damn self."
Haydes: "Aye! Calm down you boney, undead bastard you!"
Kishin: "Psh! You got burned little bro." *chuckle*
Ebon & Hideaki: "These are the facts."
Haydes: "Fuck y'all!"
Mal: "Hahaa, you gents are hilarious. Most indubitably so! But… as a little parting gift to you, I shall tell of a fair warning that should help you greatly."
Shiishii: "Hm?"
Mal: "Do tread carefully as you move forward and watch your friends and family. The truth will be spread amongst them soon enough. And when that happens… you're all going to feel the weight of it's tellings. That's all from me boys, you all be well."
Shiishii: "Mhm, you as well Mal. We'll heed your words wisely and move accordingly."
Haydes: "The truth huh?"
Kishin: "Things are about to get real ugly aren't they?"
Ebon: "Seems like it."
Hideaki: "Eh, we'll prevail regardless. That's what the Senkozen family does."
Kishin: "Yeah, yeah… but there is still some concern. For one… be honest you two."
Haydes: (Is he going to…)
Kishin: "Our friends and family are in line to be walked by you guys, huh?"
Shiishii and Hideaki both look at one another for a quick second. They then turn their attention to Ebon and Haydes as they prepare to speak.
Shiishii: "It… would seem so."
Hideaki: "We can change it, but the danger and chance of it repeating are nearly one-hundred percent right now."
Kishin: "Thought so."
Haydes: "So you Death and Life dickheads are the cause of much suffering to come."
Hideaki: "Hey man- *Shwip* But Shii!?"
Shiishii: "Shush. It's always the same with him."
Haydes: "I'll say it this one last time. I adore Shiishii and Hideaki, but I absolutely loathe Death and Life as a whole. So much so that it overshadows my love for you both. Our beef still stands brother!"
Shiishii: "I know Haydes, but that's alright. You'll lose every time!"
Haydes: "Tuh! We'll see… anyway, later losers. *FWIP*
Kishin: *Sigh* "See you later… little bro."
Ebon: "Always a sour taste when we come together. It sure does suck."
Hideaki: "Fuck did I do?"
Shiishii: "I told you not to worry about it."
Kishin: "Well you're not worrying about it, built-ass better fix this by the end of your next battle. We ain't going for the family feud crap Shiishii. We've had it!"
Shiishii: "Mrrhm!"
Kishin: "What? You wanna go!? *Swish* Cause we can go!" *He gets into his speedster Death-Yu stance*
Shiishii: "That won't be necessary… for now.
Kishin: "Mhm. Alright then, fix it big brother. We'll be in touch."
Ebon: "Later cuzzo." *Fist bump*
Hideaki: *Pat* *pat* "Be easy Lord Second. I'll be visiting soon… oh, and do prepare. I can tell Haydes has been getting ready for it."
Shiishii: "You guys as well."
Shii waves goodbye to his family as they step through Zenki's portal. It then closes behind them, leaving Shiishii alone to wellow in his thoughts. Mal and the others finally make their exit as well after watching the final interaction of Shii and Haydes. They disappear into the emptiness of space while Shii still remains standing in place. After about five minutes of hard thinking, he pulls out a Scythe. He slashed a hole into space and on the other side was the gates to Gahwardia.
"So… it's really come to this. Damn you Haydes!" Shiishii says to himself just before stepping through. And on the other side of things, Annihlo Sect set up the dummy and placed him on a platform in the center of their training room. Staring at the perfectly molded crust of his being. And it would seem signs of a premature awakening could be seen on him. A literal crescent moon could be seen on the center of his forehead. A symbol that shows Xeeron was truly his target for the modeling of his heing.
Zenki: "And you guys are telling me you met the actual leader to these… Dummies."
Zigorim: "And their leader also happens to be the Teller? Seriously?"
Hideaki: "Yes, it was incredible to find out. On top of his INSANE power scale level."
Chinlee: "What was the level? Anyone know?"
Amir: "From what I could sense… he'd wipe the universe clean with all four of you."
Chinlee: *Long Whistle* "No fooling?"
Ariealis: "Yes… his power was easily on par with a council member's."
Zigorim: "What!?" *Glare*
The whole room suddenly grew silent and tension rose once again. Everyone could tell that news of his power rivaling a council member was ill in nature. It revealed a threat even greater than the unknown organization. A being with great ability and complete knowledge of the Keys and a good portion of the omniverse. How deep will their trenches go?
Zenki: "That means… someone is our there who could EASILY gather the keys right under our noses!?"
Chinlee: "Yeah… looks like it. What's the call boss?"
Zigorim: "Will we be-"
Zenki: "Yes… if this is the case, then thw council must get involved-"
Hideaki: "Wait. He did reveal he's weaker than King Xeeron. He eas also there by the way and he's the reason that dummy gives off the presence of a celestial and a god."
Zigorim: "He was… that thing's example!?"
Zenki: "Dear… mhm! Well I know what you're getting at when you say that son. If he can't beat Xeerom then he can't get past the council. Meaning he's docile and we got time… right?"
Kishin: "Yes sir. We need to start our training pronto. But… there is something that concerns Senkozen."
Annihilo Sect grew even more silent and tense. They all point their attention towards Kishin in order to hear what he had to say. A Senkizen issue can always and will always be an issue that affects multiple layers of the cosmos.
Zenki: "What is it, nephew?"
Ebon: "Mhm…"
Kishin: "I don't know how long or when but I do know it'll be soon. Haydes has issued another challenge uncle."
Zenki: "Tch! AGAIN!? Why!?"
Zigorim: "Damn… I'm at a loss."
Chinlee: "UUUGH!?"
Everyone: *Collective Sigh*
Kishin: "You're all missing the fucking point. Haydes and Shii are approaching the 30s fast… and I mean FAST! Thus means their battles are gonna be more detrimental to our home. They literally destroyed more than seven universes last time and their power was a joke back then. Plus… do any of you even know how bad it would be if Shiishii lost!?"
Neezah: "Oh…"
Blumen: "Damn… that'd be catastrophic."
Hideaki: "Yeah… jollister doesn't really look like he'd want to be taking Shiishii's spot anytime soon."
Kishin: "Right! So.. We need to ensure Shiishii wins. Or we can have balance broken as we know it. On top of this whole situation with Jollister's group."
Joshushu: "I don't know man, this don't seem like plot-armor to you?"
Kishin: "Bitc- bruh what!?"
Joshushu: "I mean… you guys didn't feel it when we were there?"
Hideaki: "Feel what?"
Aiyama: "Yeah… what are you getting at Joshu?"
Ariealis: "Hmm?"
Joshushu: "You guys didn't feel the swell of power within Shii. I can tell just from the essence Shii's already nearly breaking ground for the 30s. I mean… he was a 27.5 when I glared his way."
Everyone: "... WHAT!?"
With their collection of a powerful Dummy, they break ground on who the teller is finally. And with the reveal of another battle declaration, shocking developments of Shii's alarming growth buzz through their ears. What could Shii have been doing as Haydes' search for Le Destrucíon commences…
???: "Mal… giving Graze to those vulgar gods might do more harm than good. But… that's good for me and bad for everyone else. Now then, let's see how Shiishii and Strife II deal with the Dummies. TrehehaHAAhahaaha!!!"
The dark figure laughs within a realm of malice and carnage. A looming darkness unmatched by any being seated around him. A threat unlike any other seems to be watching from far away. A threat that could bring in a dawn of destruction unlike any other seen before!
Next Chapter: The Senkozen Domain.