The next morning, the base castle was alive with activity as everyone packed up and got ready for the road. The sounds of people moving, talking, and preparing for the journey ahead filled the air. Despite the bustle, I had overslept slightly, wrapped in the warmth and comfort of the night before.
Suddenly, Keinan barged into my room with a mischievous grin. "Good morning, lovebirds!" he called out, his voice loud and cheerful.
Deborah and Pam, lying beside me, stirred and began to get up. Deborah rubbed her eyes, looking at me with a sleepy smile. "What time is it?" she asked, her voice still husky from sleep.
Pam stretched and yawned, glancing around the room with tired hazy eyes. "Did we oversleep?" she added, her tone a mix of curiosity and concern.
I sat up, rubbing the sleep from my eyes and looking over at Keinan. "What's going on out there?" I asked, trying to gauge how much time we had lost.
Keinan chuckled, shaking his head. "Everyone's almost ready to move out. Thought I'd give you a wake-up call before we left you behind."
Deborah rolled her eyes, a playful smile tugging at her lips. "Thanks for the heads-up, Keinan. We'll be ready in a couple of minutes."
Pam nodded, already reaching for her clothes. "Yeah, just give us a few moments."
I quickly jumped out of my bed and put on my clothes, as i did. The urgency of the morning crept in on me. As I looked around the room, memories of the previous night filled my mind, making me smirk in a wide grin. Then I gave Deborah and Pamela a kiss before preparing for the journey ahead, as everyone was waiting on us.
Once we all got dressed and ready, we stepped out of the suite. The castle was bustling with final preparations. People were securing their belongings, checking their supplies, and getting the bus, Apex Sentinel, ready. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation and excitement.
As we joined the rest of the group, I couldn't help but feel a sense of contentment. The night of celebration had strengthened our bonds, and now we were ready to arrive at our new soon to be home. Together, we would build a safe future for the next generation of humankind to come.
With Keinan leading the way, we set out from the base castle as i packed it up. The Apex Sentinel rumbled to life, its engine a comforting hum as we began to hit the road onward our journey. The road stretched before us, a path filled with both anticipation and promising future.
As we traveled, I glanced back at the road behind me, thinking about the long journey we had taken so far. It was the end of another chapter and the beginning of another. With a deep breath, I turned my gaze forward to the familiar road ahead, ready to finally be back to my kingdom and to meet all my peoples again.
Keinan called out to the group, his voice brimming with energy. "Alright everyone, let's keep moving! We've got a big day ahead of us!"
Hiro walked up beside me, his eyes sparkling with curiosity. "Ace, where exactly are we headed?"
I smiled mysteriously. "You'll see soon enough, Hiro. Just trust me, it's worth the wait."
Emi chimed in from behind us, her voice filled with excitement. "I've heard rumors, Ace. Is it really as amazing as they say?"
I chuckled, enjoying the anticipation building among my friends. "You'll have to see it for yourselves. I promise, it will be a surprise you won't forget."
Pam and Deborah joined the conversation, their faces lit with enthusiasm. "Come on, Ace," Pam teased. "Give us a hint!"
Deborah nodded, her eyes gleaming. "Just a little one. You know we're dying to know."
I shook my head, my smile widening. "No hints. Just trust me and keep your eyes on the road, it wont be much longer know. You guys will see it any moment now."
As the Apex Sentinel rumbled down familiar roads, I could feel the suspense and anticipation growing among the people. The landscape began to change, and I knew we were getting close. I leaned into the radio. "Stop here," I instructed. "The road might be confusing from here on out."
I took the lead, driving ahead to guide the convoy. The road twisted and turned, but I knew it well. As I neared the outskirt to our new home, I saw the familiar figures of Ibliss and Cronus looming in front of the gate.
I stopped the car and chimed into the radio. "Everyone, pull up here and park by the wall. We're here."
The convoy came to a halt, and one by one the bus lined up, people stepped out, their eyes wide with curiosity and disbelief. As they spotted Ibliss and Cronus towering over the gate side by side, their face is written in amazement as they gaze at the guardians of the kingdom.
"What are those?" Hiro asked, his eyes wide in awe.
I stepped forward, turning to face the group. "This," I said, gesturing towards the massive figures and the shimmering gateway behind them, "is my dimension kingdom and the kingdoms guard Ibliss to left and Chronus to the right, they look awesome right?"
Hiro looked up at the guardians and said, "Yeah, they look so cool!"
Gasps of awe and joy filled the air as everyone took in the sight. Just then, a horn blew, signaling our arrival. The sound echoed through the valley, and moments later, Ibliss and Chronus stepped aside kneeling as we approach the gates and it swung open.
Liam, Marcus, Harper, and Maya rushed out, their faces lighting up with joy and relief as they saw me. "Welcome back, Ace!" Liam called out, his voice filled with emotion.
Marcus clapped me on the back, grinning widely. "We were starting to wonder when you'd get here."
Harper's eyes sparkled with excitement as she hugged me. "It's so good to see you, Ace. We've been preparing for this day."
Maya nodded, her expression one of relies upon seeing I was back safe and sound. "Everyone's been working hard to make sure everything is ready."
I turned back to my group, smiling as I saw their reactions. "Everyone, meet Liam, Marcus, Harper, and Maya. They've been holding down the fort and preparing our new home."
Deborah stepped forward, looking at the gateway with wonder. "It's even more incredible than I imagined."
Pam nodded in agreement. "Wow Ace! So this is where we'll start our new life?"
I nodded, feeling a swell of pride and determination. "Yes it don't look like that much now, but together we will rebuild a better future for humankind survival."
As we moved towards the gate, I could see the anticipation and excitement in everyone's eyes. The journey had been long and arduous, but at that moment, all the hardships melted away. We had finally arrived to our new hope after a long and dangerous journey, I gained more confident as I held my promise to guide them to safety, we would start building a future brighter than any of us had ever dreamed.
Balance Update:
Good Karma Points:= guiding survivors to your kingdom + 5 billion=20B
Bad Karma Points:=1B
Ace Lackey's:
Ibliss: Guarding Kingdom gate, can't be summoned.
Cronus: Guarding Kingdom gate, can't be summoned.
Reaper: Can be summoned.
Demoniac: Can be summoned.
Dawn Jester: Can be summoned.
Undead Soldier: Can be summoned, 2000 units.
Samael: Can be summoned.