Ashen and his army took a quick rest in a nearby small town. Ashen got everyone a motel room for the night before heading into the main city of Xovia. Ashen laid on the bed in his and Pandora's room. Pandora crawled into bed beside him and cuddled against him.
"Do you think they hate me..?" Pandora asked.
"Ahh they'll get used to it. As long as you keep your word. We can not betray those affiliated with us." Ashen said and ran his fingers through Pandora's hair.
"Tomorrow is the big day." Ragnarok said. "The battle against Xovia."
"The destruction of Xovia you mean. I'm leaving none of this kingdom alive." Ashen said.
"That works too." Ragnarok said then looked out the window.
Ruination noticed Ragnarok looking out the window again. "Again, what could you be thinking about?"
"How far me and Ashen came. When he uses my power, it makes me feel...joy." Ragnarok said. "He even gave me this name you all use. I've grown fond of it now."
Ruination smiled and stood up then walked to Ragnarok then got behind him and began to gently message his shoulders. "I feel the same way about my best friend, Mei. When she uses my power, although rarely, it makes me feel so alive.."
Ragnarok closed his eyes as Ruination gave him a message. "Best friend huh...Then again your relationship with her stemmed from her childhood. She developed control over your power at a young age and you've spent more time with her. What was her desire again?"
"To bring ruin to anything and everything. What's Ashen's desire?" Ruination asked.
Ragnarok stayed silent.
"C'mon it can't be that bad." Ruination said.
"His desire is very simple. He's been wronged by many people. His own family was torn apart. His people are in shambles. The universe's destruction is his desire, but after hearing his speech on how he wants to destroy the Mortal Realm, this deep hatred for the Realm reaches deeper than any villain this universe has ever known." Ragnarok answered.
"And I will help him destroy the Realm! He promised me we will start anew." Pandora said and looked up at Ashen.
Ashen looked down at Pandora then smiled. "We will and we shall gave an entire bloodline together." Ashen said then groped Pandora's ass.
Pandora squeaked and playfully hit Ashen on his chest, blushing madly. "B-Babe!"
Ashen chuckled and kissed Pandora on her lips. Pandora kissed back and melted into the kiss. Ragnarok and Ruination watched them and smiled. Ruination looked at Ragnarok then blushed a bit.
"Come closer." Ragnarok said.
Ruination leaned forward then her eyes widened as Ragnarok kissed her cheek.
"That's all you're getting from me for right now." Ragnarok said then stood up. He warped away.
Ruination held her cheek and was freaking out on the inside. "Wha- O-Okay.."
...
Kinona landed in the town Ashen and the others were at. Kagura got off her back then Kinona transformed back into her human form. They looked around and noticed they were on the outskirts of Xovia.
"Where are we?" Kagura asked.
"The outskirts of Xovia. I couldn't fly you back to your kingdom because it's too easy to access. At least up North, Zyre can't really follow us." Kinona said.
Kagura held Kinona's hand and stuck close to her. "That means we are in enemy territory just about. We escape one problem just to enter another. Why can't we just catch a break?"
Kinona held Kagura's hand tightly and went to the motel area. As she was getting them a room, she noticed Ashen's signature and her eyes lit up. Her miracle was literally within her reach. She hurriedly paid for the room and rushed to visit Ashen. She remembered the room number and couldn't wait to visit him and Ishia again. As she prepared to knock on the door, she heard voices inside.
"Hah!~ Ahhnn..!~ H-Harder!~" Pandora moaned as Ashen thrusted his cock harder and rougher inside her. She gripped the bedsheets and panted like a wild animal, arching her back. She tried to regulate her voice so she wouldn't wake the others.
"We...should visit in the morning.." Kinona whispered.
Kagura nodded and they just headed toward their room.
....
The next day arrived and Ashen got dressed then fixed his hair. Pandora hugged him from behind and smiled. Ashen looked at Pandora from the mirror and smiled at her.
Ragnarok appeared behind them and crossed his arms. "It's time. I hope you two had fun last night. You two literally don't need any more power than what you have now."
"We do! As we marched here, Sora was boasting the power of the generational Maji! She said the Maji was the universe's STRONGEST warrior to ever exist!" Pandora said.
"We went a two weeks without having sex once within those two weeks. We deserved it and Pandora did a good job keeping her voice down with the help of me practically suffocating her by pressing her face in the pillow." Ashen said.
"And I liked it." Pandora said proudly.
"You...are such a fucking freak." Ragnarok said.
"You're just figuring this out?" Ruination said.
Ragnarok rolled his eyes then heard a knock on the door. He turned invisible and so did Ruination. Ashen walked to the door and opened it. He noticed it was Kinona and Kagura. He looked surprised.
"Babe, who-" Pandora paused and looked in complete shock, seeing Kagura and Kinona. "MOM?!"
Kinona hugged Ashen quickly and embraced him with a tight hug. She was on the brink of tears of joy to see Ashen's face again.
"Mom, what's wrong? Why are you here...and why are there marks on your neck..?" Ashen asked.
Kinona gripped Ashen's shirt and could barely keep her tough composure, silently crying in his arms. Ashen had never seen his mom cry before. She was always able to keep it together for him and Ishia so seeing Kinona crying only made him question more.
"Mom, why did you leave Exithia? What's going on?" Ashen asked.
"Zyre..." She said softly.
Ashen looked at Kinona then felt her grip on him tightening. His eyes glowed orange. "What did he do?"
"We had no choice but to retreat...We were just in your room because she was showing me the old photos you had and all the treasures on your wall then Zyre comes and attacks both of us..!" Kagura said.
"Are you okay?" Pandora asked.
"Luckily, Kinona healed me and we had enough strength to leave before he caught up to us." Kagura said.
Ashen looked at Kinona then held her shoulders. Kinona looked into his eyes. "After we obliterate Xavier...we will go back to Exithia and I will PERSONALLY kill Zyre..."
"Ashen.." Kinona said then smiled. "I've missed you and Ishia dearly...I can't wait to finally free our people.."
Ashen nodded then the four of them walked out the room and headed out to meet up with the others.
"Good morning everyone. I hope you all slept well. I know I did." Ashen said.
Pandora giggled softly. "I made sure to help him sleep like a baby~"
Ishia smiled at Pandora then looked at Ashen.
"As we know we are on the outskirts of Xovia meaning we are no longer within the range of Exithia which means this city we are in is classified Xovia territory." Ashen said then transformed into his Monster Form. He flew up to the sky in high speeds and held his hand out to his allies, forming a barrier over them.
Some of the civilians of the city noticed Ashen flying up to the sky. Some of the children pointed at Ashen and their parents watched Ashen.
"Uhm...what is he doing?" Soca asked.
"He's gonna destroy this city." Pandora said with pride. "No Xovians left alive."
"No!" Asamona yelled and cried out. "My nieces and nephews! My brother and sister are here! Ashen anything but this!"
Ashen raised his hand to the sky and a massive red orb formed above his hand. He smirked and his dark aura surged powerfully around his body. "It was nice that you all accepted us, but we didn't come to make peace! Xovians! I am Ragnarok! Know my name and remember it well in Purgatory!"
The civilians screamed and ran for their lives. Ashen snapped his fingers and unleashed his Ruin Storm on the city. Asamona watched as Ashen destroyed the entire city. The screams she heard, the bodies dropping around her...traumatized her. Tears formed in Asamona's eyes, and she yelled and tried to break out the chains and shackles she was in. Cipi held her down and stomped on her back.
"Watching this in real time...it's almost a treat, yet terrifying." Kinona said. "It's so...good to see how strong he's gotten..."
"Let...me...go!" Asamona bellowed.
"No, you sit and watch your fellow people die in front of you." Pandora said and watched the explosions.
Ashen smirked and looked at his work of art. "Desolate Lands now..."
"Heh...I can already feel the Ember growing stronger." Ragnarok said, appearing next to him.
Ionara felt her Ember growing stronger and touched her chest. Pandora felt the same effect and smiled. Asamona grunted as her Ember on the inside was growing stronger.
Ashen landed on the ground and touched the barrier, making it disappear. He looked at Asamona then held his hand out at her. "Sleep."
Asamona's heart thumped hard then she fell into a deep slumber. He walked ahead and chuckled. "Now...next is Xovia itself. Come, we shall all wreak havoc against Xovia."
Ishia looked at Kinona and Kagura then smiled at them. "I hope you two can keep up~ We've all have become so strong already~"
Kinona looked at Ishia, impressed by how stronger her Dragon Aura had become. She looked at Kagura then chuckled softly. "She's challenging us."
"Well it's a challenge I'm willing to accept.." Kagura said and smiled.
.....
"Lord Xavier! Ashen's forces have destroyed Frasqueen City! They are heading to our main city as we speak!" A knight said. "Plus the Knight of Courage is dead!"
"What..? They killed him already?" Xavier said in shock. "Just what are we dealing with? Since when have Exithia and Aestrea become this strong..?"
"His army is pretty stacked." Mitsune said. "It won't be as easy without Sora or Leonidas, but I will do what I can to subdue and kill the main target. It is my duty as your retainer, my Lord."
Xavier looked at Mitsune and nodded. He stood up and grabbed his sword. "Keep the gates to the citadel locked. If he seizes the throne..."
"He won't." Mitsune said. "I may not have abilities and feats like Leonidas or Sora, but the Willpower from within me will find a way to win this seemingly impossible battle."
"You always do, Mitsune." Xavier said then pat his shoulder. "If we don't make it, I just want to say that you're my best retainer I've had. Thank you for sticking with me until the end.."
Mitsune nodded then covered his face with his scarf. "I am happy to be given the opportunity to work along side you...Xavier."
Mitsune warped away to the Main City. He landed on the top of a building and looked down at the city. "People of Xovia City! Retreat to your homes! Find any safe place you can find! A monster is coming!"
Mitsune noticed an explosion and grunted. Ashen and his army were already in the city. He used his Ninja Step to get to the explosion as fast as possible.
'This is it...My rematch against his army and probably my final stand. King Xavier...I will fail, but I will put up a fight and buy you enough time...to gain all the power you need.' Mitsune thought to himself then appeared on the top of a building near Ashen and his army.
"Hey!" Mitsune bellowed.
Ashen stopped and looked back. He smirked and kept making his way to the citadel. "Someone else handle him. He isn't even worth my time."
"Looks like you're fighting me, Mitsune." Sora said then tightened the laces of her Gi then her eyes shined.
"Sora..?" Mitsune said then his eyes shined.
"I am with Ashen now. I had fun working with you on so many missions, Mitsune, but in war...it's either surrender or die." Sora said.
"And you'd rather surrender to the enemy than die for your nation?!" Mitsune yelled.
Sora looked at Mitsune then balled her fists. "Yeah..."
"Traitor." Mitsune said.
"What?" Sora asked.
Mitsune closed his eyes tightly and began breathing heavily. "I said... you're a TRAITOR!"
Mitsune launched himself toward Sora and bellowed. Sora transformed into her Oracle Form then propelled herself toward Mitsune and bellowed.
'Goodbye, old friend.' Both Sora and Mitsune thought to themselves.
To Be Continued....