Chapter 8 - Planet of Ice

Caelus went to his seat, as he seat down, as he saw March standing there. "March what are you doing".

March titled her head as she looked at him. "I am doing what I always try to do, I am going to the space standing".

Caelus just looked at him. "Oh really, will it is your death wish"

Pom pom then started to speak. "Alright everyone, are you ready, get in your seat, we are straining in 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1".

As then they blasted up, as the whorp jumper happened, as they arrived into Jarilo-6, the moment it happened, March stumbled falling on Caelus Lapz as he looked at her with a smirk

Caelus just looked at her. "You know if you wanted to seat asking wa a better option".

March's face turned a bright shade of red as she quickly scrambled to her feet. "H-Hey! Don't get the wrong idea!" she stammered, brushing herself off. "It's not like I wanted to fall on you. It's these stupid space jumps—they're always so bumpy!"

Caelus leaned back in his seat, arms crossed, and smirked. "Sure, whatever helps you sleep at night."

Dan Heng, sitting across from them, glanced up from his datapad. "March, this is why Himiko always tells you to sit down during jumps."

March huffed and placed her hands on her hips. "I've done this a million times, Dan Heng. It's not my fault the universe decided to mess with me this one time!"

Himiko walked in, raising an eyebrow at the commotion. "March, next time, just sit down before the jump starts. We don't need anyone getting hurt—or Caelus getting a bigger ego."

March pointed at Caelus dramatically. "You hear that? Even Himiko's on my side!"

Caelus chuckled. "I don't think that's what she meant, but okay."

Pom Pom's voice came over the intercom. "Alright, everyone, we've landed. Prepare to disembark and bundle up—it's colder than a Snowfield Ermin out there!"

Himiko clapped her hands to gather the group's attention. "Get your gear ready and stay sharp. We're here to answer a distress call, so we don't know what we're walking into."

As they all prepared to leave, Caelus nudged March with a smirk. "Try not to trip over anything this time, okay?"

March groaned. "I swear, I'm going to freeze you in the snow the first chance I get!"

Welt looked at them. "March, Dan Heng and Caelus, we are sending you to the plannet".

Caelus just looked at him. "Why is three specifically".

Herta then looked at him and spoke. "We don't know the treat, Plus Caelus we trusted the there of you, Dan Heng with you and March to keep you two in line".

Caelus looked at them. "Hey I am stronger then that, you saw what I did in the Space station".

Welt looked at him and spoke. "Oh really, with power you don't know how to control, or use did you have any idea what you have".

Caelus then looked at the systen only he can see [ host don't say much, Mr Welt is right you still need to learn more about your powers, so just stay quiet ]

Caelus gritted his teeth, hearing the voice of his system but keeping his thoughts to himself. He didn't want to admit it, but Welt had a point. His powers were unpredictable, and he barely understood the extent of what they could do.

March, sensing the tension, gave Caelus a playful nudge. "Don't worry, Mr. Starboy. You'll figure it out," she said with a teasing grin. "Besides, you've got me and Dan Heng to keep you from getting yourself into trouble."

Dan Heng, who had been quietly listening to the exchange, adjusted his glasses and added, "Let's just focus on the mission. We need to figure out what's going on at Jarilo-6, and I'd prefer not to have any distractions."

Caelus rolled his eyes but didn't argue. "Fine, fine. Just make sure I don't end up saving your asses again, alright?"

Herta, who had been silently observing the conversation, finally spoke up, "You're still far from understanding your abilities, Caelus. Don't get cocky. If things go sideways, we'll need you to rely on more than just raw power."

Caelus shot her a look. "I get it, I get it. I'll be on my best behavior, promise."

Welt gave a slight nod. "Good. Now, suit up. We'll be entering a potentially hostile area, and we need to be ready for anything."

With that, the group gathered their gear and prepared to disembark. Caelus couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and uncertainty. This was going to be his first real test in the field, and he had no idea what was waiting for them on Jarilo-6. All he could do was trust his team—and hope he didn't mess things up.

As they made their way to the exit of the Astral Express, Caelus couldn't shake the feeling that something big was about to happen.

The teleporter actived as they arrived in the planet, as Caelus looked at the planet

Caelus looked around. "The cold huh, why do I feel like I like the heat better".

His eyes blinked, as he saw a girl with silver hair, as she smiling at him, he blinked again and she was gone, it was like it never happened or it did but in the past.

Caelus sigehd spokes to him self mentally. "What was that past Memory".

March then put a hand on him. "You ok".

Caelus just looked at her and nodded. "I am Fine".

March gave him a skeptical look but didn't press further, sensing that Caelus wasn't in the mood to talk about whatever was bothering him. "Alright, but if you need to talk, you know where to find me," she said with a light smile, trying to offer reassurance.

Dan Heng stepped forward, his gaze scanning the surroundings of Jarilo-6. The cold, desolate landscape stretched out before them, stark and unforgiving. Snowflakes drifted through the air, and the wind howled like a wild beast. The planet was a far cry from the bustling, vibrant environments Caelus had grown used to.

"We should focus on the mission," Dan Heng said, adjusting his weapon. "Let's find the source of the distress signal. We're not here for sightseeing."

Caelus nodded, shaking off the strange sensation he had just experienced. The silver-haired girl—had she even been real? It was almost as if she had been a fleeting glimpse of something lost to time. But that wasn't important now. There was a job to do.

"Right, let's move out," Caelus said, clenching his fists. "Lead the way, Dan Heng."

The group began to make their way through the snow-covered terrain, their steps crunching in the silence of the icy landscape. The cold bit into their skin, but the mission took precedence over any discomfort. As they moved forward, Caelus kept his senses sharp, still trying to make sense of the brief encounter with the silver-haired girl.

March, sensing his distraction, walked beside him. "You sure you're good?" she asked quietly, her voice a bit softer now.

Caelus forced a smile, though it didn't quite reach his eyes. "Yeah, just... weird memory is all. Let's focus on the task."

He didn't want to admit it, but the memory haunted him. It felt like a fragment of something much larger, something important. But it was a mystery he couldn't afford to solve right now. The planet ahead was full of dangers they hadn't encountered yet.

As they reached a narrow ravine, Dan Heng held up a hand to stop them. "This is it. The source of the distress signal is nearby."

They all tensed, ready for whatever awaited them. The silence around them felt heavier now, like the calm before a storm.

"Let's be careful," Dan Heng warned, leading the way down the ravine.

Caelus couldn't shake the feeling that the girl, or the memory of her, was connected to whatever was happening on Jarilo-6. But for now, he would push those thoughts aside. The mission was all that mattered.

"Let's move," he said, his voice steady as they prepared for the unknown.

They walked for a bit, only to find someone fit under the snow.

Caelus just looked at it confused. "Is he dead".

March titled her head. "No I don't think so, right".

The snows then spoke. "Um um no one is here".

Caelus just sighed, grabbing the feets. "Yeah no"

As he pulled him out, as he saw who it was, it was a guy, who had a tall, lean, fair-skinned man. He has medium length dark blue hair tipped with slate gray at the neck, and long bangs swept over his left eye. His eyes are slightly downturned and mint green with cat-like pupils. He wears a silver cuff on his right ear.

His upper attire includes several layers, the outermost being a magenta suit-like jacket with white and purple accents, short sleeves and long coattails. Under the jacket is an asymmetrical black half-shirt with an open front and tall dress collar. Beneath the shirt is a grey vest with darker grey markings and cut-outs at each hip which expose his skin. Black belts cross both his abdomen and chest. On the right shoulder is a spiked silver pauldron. He wears mismatched black and magenta gloves with silver metal detailing. His pants are dark blue-grey with a black belt and numerous straps on each leg, and he wears brown and black dress shoes topped with silver metal ornaments.

[ Insert image of Sampo here ]

Sampo looked at them and spoke. "Hey hey let me down, I didn't steal anything this time".

Caelus looked at Dan Heng. "Is he the one?"

Dan hend just sighed and spoke. "No, this guy's is definitely not the one".

Sampo them looked at them. "Hey wait a minute, your not part of the silvermane guard's, which means I am have save, now why won't you let a felloe criminal down"

Caelus just looked at him. "I already feel like he is going to be trouble".

March chuckled lightly, crossing her arms. "Well, he's definitely got the charm of a troublemaker. But he doesn't look like he's going to be much of a threat."

Sampo's eyes gleamed with a mischievous twinkle. "Oh, I'm harmless, don't worry about me. Just an unfortunate guy caught in the wrong place at the wrong time." He paused dramatically. "And I think you'd agree, helping a fellow... adventurer is the least you can do. You know, given the whole saving your life thing."

Dan Heng gave him an unamused look, clearly unimpressed by Sampo's antics. "Cut the act. Who are you, and what are you doing here?"

Sampo grinned, twisting his body slightly, still hanging from Caelus's grip. "Ah, you're quick on the uptake. Name's Sampo Koski. Don't worry about me though, I'm just... exploring. Let's say I'm on a little business trip. Looking for some things, you know?"

Caelus raised an eyebrow at him, looking Sampo up and down. "Business, huh? From the looks of you, you don't seem like the professional type."

Sampo smirked. "I can be very professional when I need to be. But today? Well, let's just say I'm more about survival right now." He finally wiggled free of Caelus's grip and landed on his feet. "Now that you've got me on my feet, how about we stop all this drama and get to the point? You're clearly here for something, so how about you let me help? I've got my ways around here. Trust me, I know this planet like the back of my hand."

March exchanged a glance with Caelus, then gave a playful shrug. "He's definitely got the confidence to match his words. Should we trust him?"

Dan Heng seemed hesitant. "I don't like it, but if he's offering help, we don't have much of a choice. We're already on this planet, and we need to find the source of the distress signal. Let's keep him close and watch him."

Caelus sighed but nodded in agreement. "Fine. But if this turns out to be a trap, I won't hesitate to deal with it."

Sampo held his hands up in mock surrender. "Hey, no need for threats. I'm a man of my word, I'll lead you to where you need to go. But I do have one condition."

Caelus narrowed his eyes. "What's the catch?"

Sampo grinned, his mint-green eyes gleaming with amusement. "You owe me a favor. Just a small one. Deal?"

March and Caelus exchanged wary looks but ultimately agreed.

"Fine," Caelus said reluctantly. "Let's get moving."

With that, Sampo led the way, and the group followed, still cautious but needing answers. As they trekked across the desolate landscape of Jarilo-6, Caelus couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't quite right, but for now, the only thing that mattered was finding the source of the distress call and getting to the bottom of this mystery.

To be continued

Sorry for not uploading in a while, life got in the way and I was drained both of energy and creativity so, yeah all my fanfic are coming back so give me power stones and enjoy this Ch