Post by Master Psychic on Jan 25, 2017 20:37:01 GMT
SPECIAL CHAPTER: THE REUNION
Days have passed since the final fight with the Legion of Crows, the resolve of the Antaxite mess and of course, White Arrow's trouble with the police.
Jess received a phone call from Eliza, telling her about another Reunion party at Amila's house and the Vixerello family decided to participate.
It cuts to the Vixerello house where Athena was in front of her mirror, dressed in a long-sleeves red shirt with black pants.
"...Hm, I think this looks nice on me." Athena commented.
Marick was in the living room, He was wearing the same outfit he was wearing dureing The academy.
Jess was wearing a yellow blouse with blue pants and was in the living room, looking at her watch.
"Eliza and Nicholas should show up soon. Once the kids are done getting themselves dressed, we can go." Jess said.
"Indeed." Marick agreed.
Amell was wearing a white button up shirt and some standard black trousers,
He was more focused on the video game he was playing than the actual conversation.
Athena eventually climbed down.
"Welp, I'm ready. Do I look good?" Athena asked.
"Yep, you do." Jess said.
"Indeed you do." Marick said.
"Yeah, I guess."Amell shrugged
"So, should we go now?" Athena asked.
"Let's wait for your uncle and aunt to show up." Jess said.
There was knocking at the door.
Jess opened the door and Eliza and Nicholas entered in. Eliza's hair was shorter now like back in the Academy, was wearing a green jacket, white belt with black pants and had a ring on her finger. Nicholas's hair was slightly longer and was wearing his black jacket with a yellow shirt underneath it with white pants.
"Hi. you guys are ready?" Eliza asked.
"Yup, we are." Jess said.
Marick nodded.
"Hold on a minute!"Amell called out-sitting up, walking over to the gamestation and turning it off.
"I'm ready now!"He said-not a minute later.
"Hey, nice to see ya, little man." Nicholas said, giving Amell a noogie.
"Heey! Niiick! Stop that!"Amell blurted out, not able to hide the smirk on his face.
"Hi, aunt Eliza." Athena smiled.
"Hi. Nice to see that my favorite niece and favorite nephew are fine and healthy." Eliza smiled.
Nicholas let's go of Amell.
"Heard you two had been in some wild adventures in these last couple of days." Nicholas said.
"I guess you could say that." Athena shrugged.
"...Yeah, that happened."Amell said- looking at the clock.
"So, I guess we are all ready then?" Eliza asked.
"Yeah. Well, we can either take the train to Newrum or do it Marick's way. AKA, a portal to Amila's mansion." Jess said.
"Do you think she'll mind us all walking into her living room without even entering the front door?"Amell asked.
"Eh, knowing Amila, she wouldn't mind." Eliza said.
Marick just looked at Ark.
Ark opened a portal which let to Amilas living room.
Amila and Tara were both already visible from the portal.
Amila's hair was noticeably shorter, now cut to be about chin-length, the hair horns remained. She was wearing a black button up top on top of a white shirt, and a knee lengthblack skirt.
Tara's hair was now shoulder length- she was wearing a black sweater and a Brown ankle-length skirt, as well as a pair of reading glasses- the two were mid conversation- staring in the direction of the portal- she was also holding a cup of tea.
"...Well? Come in then."Amila said, a smile cracking on her face.
Marick smiled and walked through the portal.
Jess, Athena, Amell, Nicholas and Eliza walked through aswell and the portal closed.
"Hi, girls." Eliza smiled.
Arashi, Caroline and Akihiko were also in the room as she turned to them and waved. They waved back in response. Akihiko was wearing a tuxedo and din't look comfortable wearing it.
Marick could tell and thus raised an eyebrow at Arashi and Caroline.
"I wanted him to look decent." Caroline said
"Mom, I doubt anyone would comment on the clothes that I usually wear. They're more comfortable than this monkey suit." Akihiko said
"It's just for today, Akihiko." Caroline said
"You said that years ago when we went to Newfort for Rebecca's baby shower party." Akihiko said
"Its important to dress properly for a important event, Akihiko."Amila said to him. "Even though I never specified this reunion should be fancy dress."
"I guess." Akihiko said
He turned to Athena and walked up to her
"Hey, it's you. So, did you take care of those guys who burned down our village?" Akihiko asked
"Yup. Don't worry, they're no longer a problem now." Athena said
Hifumi and some other man walked into the room.
"Ah, Hello, Charles."Amila said- turning around and smiling at him.
"Are these the old classmates you were talking to me about?"the man asked.
"...Who is that man?"Amell asked.
"Oh, Yeah."Amila said holding her hand up and revealing a ring. "This is Charles Elhertani. A Lot happened over the years, and we're engaged now."
"Oh, nice to meet you." Athena smiled
Eliza waved at Hifumi
Hifumi waved at her- as he went and stood over at the corner of the room. He had lost a bit more weight- but still couldn't be called skinny.
"Hey, where's Sitala?"Hifumi asked.
"The mansion is vast, she's probably lost."Tara smiled. "Or just browsing the kitchen to see what you have."
"She'll be in there a while then."Amila commented.
"Judas and Rebecca?" Nicholas asked
"I don't know."Amila said.
"They're probably with her."Tara said.
"Oh, okay." Nicholas said
George and Zoey entered in the room with their now older son Shawny
George wasn't wearing his hat, revealing his black hair, having a lower beard, wearing a short sleeved shirt with black pants. Zoey's hair was brushed and wrapped in a braided ponytail, a black tiara on her head, wearing a red long sleeved shirt with a white skirt.
Shawny was wearing George's hat, wearing a black jacket with a white shirt and black pants.
"Oh, you guys made it. Cool." George smiled
"Hi." Zoey smiled
"Hey, I like the tiara!"Hifumi grinned.
"Thanks. It officially establishes me as the owner of the Inferno. My mom retired." Zoey said
"I guess that means you see a lot of those guys, now."Hifumi commented.
"Yes. There were some new arrivals a few days ago. One them was Seth from the Ganymede clan." Zoey said
"...Are they called the Legion of Crows?" Athena said
"I believe so." Zoey said
Amell opened his mouth to say something, but then stopped himself.
Jess looked at Amell before looking at everyone else.
Shawny walked up to Akihiko.
"Nice suit, bro." Shawny smirked
"Ha, ha, you're so amusing." Akihiko glared
Scott and Tsumiki entered in the room. Scott was wearing a white buttoned up shirt with a black suit vest and black pants.
Tsumiki was wearing a blue sleeveless dress- and a rather shiny looking necklace with a design similar to the crest of courage.
"Um, Hi."She said, rather awkwardly- as she sat down,
Scott also sat down
"It's nice to see everyone else here. Say, where are Max and Misa?" Scott asked
"I tried to call Misa today and she din't answer my calls. She is probably busy with Inka." Zoey said
Max peered into the room from behind the door- he was still small.
He walked in- holding a wine glass full of chocolate milk. And then sat down.
"Wow, he's so small.."Amell whispered.
Max's Head snapped towards Him- Amell jolted backwards upon gazing on Max's expression.
"Dad kinda warned us about talking about Max's height." Athena whispered to Amell
A young boy who looked 14 years old and had short white hair, wearing a black hoodie and white pants, looking bored. He walked to Tara
"Mom, dad and Sitala are still checking out the place." The young boy said
"Okay."Tara said- taking a sip of some of the tea, judging by her expression- she didn't like it. "And what have you been doing?"
"Staring at the digimon." The boy said
"You must be Judas's son. What's your name?" Caroline asked
"Virgil." Virgil said
"It's nice to see you again, Virgil."Amila said, smiling.
Virgil nodded before he spotted Amell and walked up to him
"Hi." Virgil said
"Um,Hi."Amell said. "I'm Amell"
"Cool. Do you have powers like me?" Virgil asked
"Um, Yeah. Just...Hold on."Amell said,
a gust of wind flew out of his arm; knocking Charles into the wall.
"Why on earth did you do that!?"Amila asked- as Charles got himself back onto his feet.
"Heh, sorry."Amell smiled.
"Sheesh, There goes my hip."Charles joked- rubbing his head.
"Amell." Jess glared
"Huh, nice. Mine's this." Virgil said
Virgil opened his hand and a small black ball appeared before it vanished. He then brought out a small wooden toy and puts it on the floor. The toy began to move on it's own
"...You give things life?"Amell asked.
"Nah, I have puppet powers from my mom." Virgil said
"Huh, close enough."Amell shrugged.
The toy then landed on the floor. Virgil picked it up.
"So, how is the whole president stuff going on?" Eliza asked Amila
"It's going well, I've become the representative of the party. So now it's just a race between the four parties to see who wins."Amila said. "The only thing they have against me is the identity of my father, but that's nothing that hard to overcome."
"I saw a newspaper the other day saying she was just a puppet for a regime that hopes to turn us all into robots, just like her father was."Charles said- pouring himself some tea. "I mean, how ridiculous is that."
"Oh, yeah..that. Does he still live in the house?" Scott asked
"No. They split up."Amila said- taking some tea for herself to drink.
"Oh. I see. And your mom?" Scott asked
"She's doing fine. Currently on a vacation to the state of Eugene. She deserves it."Amila said.
"Oh, nice. So, how is everyone else doing?" Zoey asked
Max shrugged. "I'm doing alright."He said. "Went to my dad's grave today, left a flower there."
"Oh, he's dead?"Tsumiki asked.
"He was a old man. He died last year."Max said.
"...Are you okay?"Tsumiki asked, Max nodded.
"I see, well then. I'm a official social worker now."Tsumiki said.
"My newest book became pretty popular." Caroline said
"I still work at the Academy from my village." Arashi said
"I just released my third album" Eliza said
"I've...been doing things."Hifumi said.
"Sitala's been getting more recognition in the photography world, I've just been relaxing really."Tara said.
"I'm teaching people how to play the piano." Jess said
George turned to Marick
"So, I'm guessing you're still doing your superhero thing?" George asked
"Yup.
We've had to deal with...quite a few things this past month, but we sorted it all out thankfully, it was quite the series of events." Marick said.
"Yeah..." Jess sighed.
"...So, speaking of things...when mom and dad told me about the events that happened before I was born, when you guys fought Verita and her group...wasn't there a alien guy who got mad because Misa killed his friend or something? What happened to him?" Akihiko asked.
"...Huh, I actually forgot about him." Nicholas said.
"I, saw him the next Day. He looked angry, but just told me to leave him alone and walked away."Hifumi said. "Haven't seen him since."
"Shannon has been staying in Newfort with mom after that happened. She sometimes babysits me when mom and dad are not home." Virgil said.
"I'm glad to hear she's okay."Tsumiki smiled. "..And Maya's been doing fine too, She's a lot older now. I think she's living with some of her friends."
"It's been a long time since that mess happened, how old is she now, 30?"Tara asked.
Sitala then burst in- now with shorter hair, wearing a Blue Button up shirt and some trousers that were too short for her- carrying a giant bag on her back.
"Hey, Guys! Amila you never told me you have 5 Separate Bathrooms!"She announced. "Why do you have so many!?"
Amila buried her face in her cup, too confused by the question to answer.
Judas and Rebecca entered in room after Sitala.
Judas was wearing a red shirt with blue pants while Rebecca's hair was longer and was wearing a brown dress.
"It's not really that impressive, Sit." Rebecca said.
"Well, I know, But 5 Bathrooms? Why would anyone need that many?"Sitala asked- sitting down next to Tara.
Judas and Rebecca sat next to Virgil.
"Virgil, we din't see you when we were going around in the house, where were you?" Judas asked.
"I was with the Digimon, dad, you don't have to worry about me so much." Virgil said.
"I know, it's just I don't want you to get hurt that's all." Judas said.
Athena looked over at Judas and Virgil and noticed how they looked a bit similar with Henry.
"...What's wrong?" Judas asked.
"Oh, nothing...it's just that you kinda look like someone I met in the last couple of days." Athena said.
"...I see." Judas said.
"...Well, I feel like the biggest third wheel, I'm gonna go explore."Amell said- walking out of the room.
"...So, where is Misa? She is probably the only one missing here." Eliza asked.
"Well, I'll give her a call to see if she will even show up." Shawny said.
Shawny grabbed his phone and called Misa.
After a few seconds, she responded.
"What?" Misa asked
"Hey, are you even coming to the party or not?" Shawny asked.
"Look, kid, I'm really busy right now. I'll show up later or I don't know." Misa asked.
"With what are you so busy with?" Shawny asked.
"...I'm gonna do something that I should of done years ago after the whole Verita crisis. I'll talk to you later." Misa said.
Misa hanged up on Shawny. He looked very confused.
Marick raised an eyebrow. "What did she say?" Marick asked
"...She said that she is gonna do something that she should of done right after the Verita mess was over. Don't know what she means by that." Shawny said.
Marick looked at Jess.
"Should i use Prophets Eye?" Marick asked.
"Go right ahead." Jess shrugged.
Marick used Prophets Eye to see what Misa was going to do.
Misa was currently in the demon dimension, in the tree from RP 3, in a room going through a pile of scrolls, looking for one scroll.
Well, that told Marick what she is doing, but not what she will do, so he tries again.
She is gonna look for Nike with a resurrection scroll spell in her hands.
"Ah, she is gonna bring Nike back with a ressurection scroll." Marick said.
"...What?" Virgil asked.
"...Um, Nike is like the alien from Verita's group who din't die and was pissed at Misa for killing his friend. I think you probably mean his alien leaf buddy, Shihk or whatever his name was." Shawny said.
"Ah yeah, that makes more sense." Marick concluded.
"...Ah, That's actually a nice thing for her to do."Amila said.
Hifumi's phone started ringing.
"Who is it?" Arashi asked.
"Hurray, more phones." Marick commented.
"Indeed." Arks said, who arrived dureing the last conversation, who was laying down.
"Wait...i just realised. Dureing The Academy you couldnt talk much at all, then sometime afterwards you just magicly stopped having trouble...what changed?" marick asked.
"Well, what else was i suppose to do while im bored?" Ark asked.
"Huh, fair enough." Marick said.
Hifumi pulled it out.
"...Amila. It's You"He said, raising a eyebrow.
Amila pulled 3 separate phones out from under her. "All my phones are right here."She said.
"Maybe Fawn's messing around?"Sitala asked-suggesting a random scenario.
Confused, Hifumi answered. "Yellow?"He asked- putting it to his ear.
All that came from the other end was static.
"I'm Sorry what was that? Can't Hear you over Whatever the Heck is going on over there."Hifumi said, in response.
"...Well, this is weird." Akihiko said.
"...Hey, Wait a Sec, You're Not -...How'd You get that phone!?"
"Eugh, Why am i even talking to you I can't even hear you over this static."
"Also it's from one of my phones."Amila added
"...Ok, Now I'm just confused, I'll Uh...Phone you up later."Hifumi said into the phone, hanging up and looking at the dial number again.
"...Well that was weird."Hifumi said.
"Who was that?" Eliza asked.
"Couldn't hear a word they were saying."Hifumi said.
Marick rolled his eyes and used Prophets Eye to find out whats going on.
It was just a old lady holding a phone trying to figure out how to use it.
Nothing that would affect them for at least another 3 years.
"Ah, foreshadowing, how lovely." Marick commented.
"What happened? Are we gonna fight some Sicrum and Nexeen fused abomination?" George asked.
"No, its just some old lady trying to figure out how to us a type of phone.
Something that wont affect us for atkeast three years according to my Prophets Eye." Marick said.
"Huh."Hifumi said. "Lovely"
Amila just looked over all 3 of her phones, staring at them oddly before she put them back in their respective pockets.
"...So, um, should we intervene in Misa's situation or let her handle this?" Caroline asked.
"Well, she is suppose to be part of this.
I say we put it to a vote, shall we continue our party here? or go on a fun adventure together?." Marick asked everyone.
"Would it really by a fun adventure?"Max asked.
"Probably not, But the situation could turn rather sour if we don't do anything."Tsumiki said. "I say we go."
"Honestly This time we're meeting up and nothing's even going to shit."Max frowned. "I wouldn't be much good out there anyway if things did get bad."
"Well, I'll go if dad wants to." Athena said.
"Guess I'll probably go too." Akihiko said.
"I want to go too." Virgil said.
"No, you're staying here." Rebecca said.
Virgil frowned in disappointment.
"That hasnt stopped you from being useful before, so yes you should come, truth be told i dont see it ending up bad, we will be fine.
Plus shes in the demon world so it should be fun." Marick said.
"...Has he forgotten how old we are?"Max whispered to Tsumiki.
"Well, I guess we're going now then."Amila said. "Is someone going to get Amell?"
"Why do you ask?"Tara asked.
"It's just if we're all leaving, He might wonder what happened."Amila said.
"I'll go and get him." Athena said, walking out of the room to get Amell.
Marick then looked at Rebecca and Judas.
"Also worth noteing, the vote was to determin if we all go.
All meaning everyone, Virgil included, hes more then safe if thats what your worried about." Marick said.
"I suppose so." Rebecca sighed.
Athena came back with Amell in the room.
"Okay, we're here." Athena said.
Amell looked distracted.
"Ah,So. My vote, I really don't mind."Amila said. "But if this leads to something big happening i'm just gonna stop asking us to meet up."
"Alright, if everyone agrees, lets go." Marick said, Ark got up and opened a portal to Misa.
Marick walked through, and ark waited for everyone else to go through.
there was a knock at the door.
"oh, Hold on a second, I'll be right back!"Amila said, standing up and walking out of the room- she went to the entrance hall and opened the door.
Lacey was there,holding something.
"Ah, Lacey. You came at a...strange time."Amila said, smiling awkwardly. "We were just about to head off to the demon world to find Someone trying to revive someone...For some reason."
"Oh."Lacey said. "...I see, I'll come back later then."
"No, No, It's fine. You can just come with us."Amila said- a bit fast.
Lacey looked at her with a odd expression, before nodding.
Akihko looked at Lacey.
"Lacey, what's going on?" Akihiko asked.
"Oh, it's nothing."Lacey said. "Just, personal buisness." tightening her grip on whatever she was holding.
"...Okay then." Akihiko said, looking at whatever she was holding.
Ark continued waiting.
It was hidden firmly by her grasp, but there was a gold string sticking out, and looping back in; big enough to wear around one's neck.
Tsumiki walked into the portal along with Scott. Shortly followed by Max, then Tara and Sitala(who dragged Rebecca and Judas in as well)
Hifumi gave the phone one last look- before walking in.
Virgil simply followed them.
Next ones to enter in the portal were Caroline, Arashi, Zoey, Eliza, Athena, Nicholas, Akihiko and Shawny.
They were currently in the tree place from the 3rd RP and were in front of the scroll room and scrolls were being tossed out of the room.
"WHO THE FUCK WOULD MAKE A RECIPE FOR SPIDER SOUP!?" Misa asked, as she tossed the recipe out of the room, hitting Nicholas in the head.
Then Amell walked in-shortly followed by Jess.
"Spider soup? Damnit, I thought i was onto something there!"He moaned. "The demons beat me to it."
Misa kept looking till she turned her head and saw the group.
"...The hell are you guys doing here?" Misa asked.
"We heard what you told Shawny and know that you want to revive Nike's friend with a resurrection spell." Zoey said.
"...Yeah. During these years, that guy, Nike, has been watching my house and sometimes would teleport things out of my house. On one time, me and Inka found ourselves in a jungle full of dangerous animals, probably hoping that I would get killed by them. I decided to put an end to this by bringing his friend back to life. Plus, it's my fault to begin to with." Misa said.
"..I see."Lacey said- as she and Amila walked in through the portal.
"Well, if it makes you feel any better, we are here to help." Marick said.
Ark went through aswell after everyone else and the portal closed.
"Well, you might aswell help me by finding me the resurrection spell in this dump." Misa said, gesturing at the pile of scrolls.
"Seriously, we can afford ourselves Iphones, and instead of having some scroll cabinets from A-Z, we dump them all together cause why the fuck not." Misa ranted.
"Do Demons even have internet?"Amell asked. "I always thought this was a magic land."
"It used to be. Till this world got into contact with the human world. And the internet works slow as shit here anyways." Misa said.
Everyone else just began to look through the scrolls.
"So, how is Inka?" Caroline asked.
"Inka is a adult now. He still lives with me, but he can take care of himself." Misa said.
Marick and Ark also began trying to find the ressurection scroll.
A Bucket of Lacey's and some Shadow Tara's also started to search for it.
Zoey picked up one scroll and read it. It's a spell which gives the instructions on how to bring Erebus back to life and Zoey immediately shreds it to pieces.
Virgil, out of curiosity, picked up one scroll and read it. He walked up to Rebecca.
"...Mom, this scroll contains a spell that will give you a erection. What does that mean?" Virgil asked.
Rebecca grabbed the scroll from Virgil and ripped it to shreds.
"It means nothing." Rebecca said.
"This one tells you how to..."Amell started.
"...get a abortion?"He asked, discarding it.
One of the Lacey Clones picked up a scroll- and tossed it to The real Lacey- it vanished.
"By the way, when did you start being able to clone things?"Amila asked.
"Don't you remeber?"Lacey asked.
"I just do not recall you having that ability back when...well, you know."Amila said.
"It was when i got the crest."Lacey answered.
Shawny was staring at a large pile of scrolls and kicked It. The scrolls landed on him, burying him in scrolls.
Scott levitated some scrolls and read some of them.
Athena was currently fishing through some scrolls and she bursted out of the scrolls, holding a scroll. She opened and read it.
"...Hm, do you think this could be it?" Athena asked.
Misa took the scroll and read it.
"....Yes, this is definitely the resurrection spell." Misa smiled.
"Wait."Tara said. "How are we actually going to revive him? All there bodies vanished after they died, right?"
"Well, we could ask Nike to take us to where his body if he knows where it even is. Or if not, then Marick will use his Prophet eye or whatever to find it and then use the spell to summon his soul from the afterlife and put it back in his body." Misa said.
"...I suppose that works."Tara said.
"...So, do we go to Nike's planet or wherever he is right now?" Virgil asked.
"Better question; why would he listen to you?"Amell asked.
"It's been 19 years, Why wouldn't he?"Sitala asked back.
"I heard that Neonytians have short life spans. I don't know how old he was back when we fought Verita, but if he is like 60 years or so, he is probably dead." Zoey said.
"Well, dead or alive, I just want to get this out of my system already and be able to get some sleep without thinking about how I could of prevented this if I only din't kill Shihk back then." Misa said.
Marick used prophets eye to find out if nike was still alive, or dead, and where he is.
It showed a house,
Judging by the architecture of the surrounding street, it was probably Skaebe.
"I think hes alive, he seems to be in his house, Ark, open a portal, to the front door." Marick said and Ark did so.
Eliza's head peered out of the portal and looked around.
"...Apparently, the city he is living in is Shawn's town." Eliza said, before she stepped out of the portal, followed by the others.
Once everyone got out of the portal, it closed.
"What's Nike doing here, though?"Tara asked.
"I unno, why not just ask him right now." Shawny said.
Zoey just walked up to the door and knocked on it.
Bonita opened it, at least, it looked like Bonita, her hair was shorter and smoother, she was wearing a bathrobe and a smaller set of glasses.
"Oh,Um, Hey Zoey."Bonita said. "..And..Everyone else, What are you doing here?"
two seconds passed.
"Wait more Importantly How do you Know where I live!?"Bonita asked, loudly.
Everyone else looked confused at each other before looking at Bonita.
"...Um, hi Bonita. We were supposed to be looking for Nike, the Neonyte from Verita's group. Marick's prophet eye lead us here." Zoey said.
"...White Hair? Sullen eyes?"Bonita asked.
"Yeah, him. Remember that leaf creature that I killed when we were fighting Verita's goons? Well, I decided to bring him back with a resurrection spell so then Nike will stop attempting to get me killed with his teleportations." Misa said.
"...Ah,yeah. He's here,but I don't think you'll need to worry about him killing you."Bonita asked.
"How so?" Misa asked.
"He's been living here for the past 2 years."Bonita said. "And not once has he actually left, or went anywhere near Newrum for that matter.
He actually hasn't said anything about you for the past 5 months."
"Why, exactly is he living there?"Amila asked.
"Well when Locrian found him he looked really ill, So he had to be taken somewhere."
"Huh. Is Locrian here?" Nicholas asked.
"He's off with the family."Bonita said. "So No, not right now he isn't."
"Okay." Nicholas said.
"...Well, can I atleast get to talk to him and see if he even wants Shihk back? Or atleast to get some closure on this." Misa said.
"...I suppose."Bonita said, walking away from the door. "Just wait there, okay?"
She went up some stairs in the rather luxurious looking house- with a interir resembling that of a mansion.
She walked past a couple of rooms until she reached one labelled as a lounge and knocked on it.
"Nike?"She asked.
Silence.
"Nike?"She asked, knocking again. "Someone's here to talk to you!"
"...Who is it?"A Voice asked.
"It's misa!"Bonita said.
"...Why is she here?"
"She wants to talk to you!"
"...I don't have anything to say to her, It's been ages. I don't really care about her anymore."
"...Oh, Ok."Bonita said, faltering- as she made her way back down to the front door.
"He said."
Bonita coughed.
"...Yes?"Amell asked.
"He said he wasn't interested in talking to you."Bonita said.
"...I see. Well, if he doesn't want to talk to me, can you atleast give him this?" Misa asked, gesturing at the resurrection spell.
"I want him to consider this as my own way of saying 'sorry'." Misa said.
"Ah, Alright."Bonita said, walking up the stairs- to the lounge room again.
It cut to the inside of the room, Nike was there, wearing a White T-Shirt and some Black Trousers, his skin looked significantly whiter-showing how long it's been, He was staring at a cat which was currently glaring at a vase with utmost hatred.
The Cat knocked the vase over and he smiled slightly.
There was another knock at the door.
"What is it?"He asked.
"Misa had something for you."Bonita said- opening the door.
"If it's from her, then I'd rather just not bother with it."Nike said.
"...Even though you're no longer after her. You still don't want to talk to her, do you?"Bonita asked.
"Why Should I?"Nike asked.
"I'll just leave this here then."Bonita said, putting the scroll on a table nearby, before walking out of the room- closing the door behind her.
Nike looked over at the scroll.
The scroll contained all the info about how to revive someone. Instructions on how to revive a person is by finding the body, then putting the scroll on the body, and having to say the enchantment written on the scroll before saying the name of the dead person and the person will be brought back to life.
Marick looked at Ark and gestured towards the house.
Ark nodded and activated Shadowcloak. He then proceeded to fly up to a window looking into Nikes room, observeing, mostly out of curiosity, to see what was happening.
Nike had put the scroll back on the counter- he was just lying on his back on the chair, trying to relax.
Ark flew back to Marick and deactivated shadowcloak.
"It would seem he simply wants to relax at the moment.....so what now?" Ark asked.
"Well, he'll probably read the scroll on his own time and probably try to bring back Shihk. Atleast it's good to know that he isn't after us anymore." Misa said.
"Yup. I guess we can go back to the mansion now. The only ones who din't come with us are George and Charles." Athena said.
"So, I was in the middle of my bath."Bonita said- still at the door, "Do you guys mind if I get back to that?"She asked.
"Yeah, sure. We were just leaving right now." Arashi said.
Bonita closed the door.
"...That was a long time ago."She said to herself, going up the stairs. "It would be nice to go back to those days."
she opened the door to the bathroom- her bathrobe swaying dramatically.
"...Hmm.On the other hand, It's been too long. I've moved on with my life... Something needs to keep the world moving, though."
"...So, I guess we go back to the mansion now?" Judas asked.
Amila nodded.
"Well, Ark, do your thing." Scott said.
Ark opened a portal back to the mansion.
Everyone walked through the portal and were brought back to the mansion
George and Charles turned to them.
"Oh, hey, you guys are back. So, did you go through a long boss fight like always?" George asked.
"No, it went pretty well actually. No fights at all." Caroline said.
"Oh, nice." George said.
"Why din't you come with us?" Rebecca asked.
"Well, I'm not exactly as young and spry as I used to be. Figured that if I went with you guys, I would only slow you all down." George said.
"Im pretty sure in the time i was your teacher in the Academy, that was something i never taught you, infact i taught you the opposite, which makes that statement a bit incorrect, you would not have slowed us down." Marick said.
"I know, but I'm just saying, I'm not that young anymore." George said.
"And I haven't really practiced with my sword for years. Shawny is now the owner of that sword. It's a bit rusty but can still slash through things. Anyways, did you and Nike make up?" George asked.
"Not really. He isn't after me anymore, but doesn't want to see me either. I gave Bonita the scroll, hope he'll atleast read it." Misa said.
Charles looked to Amila.
"So, I assume it was harmless."Charles said.
"We never actually saw him."Amila said. "But Nothing bad happened, no."
"..So, is that all?"Lacey asked. "If so, can I take Amila with me? To talk about what I came to talk about?"
"Sure.Excuse us"Amila said, walking down the hall- Lacey followed her and closed the door behind her
"...What could they be talking about?" Athena asked.
"Ah, It's just Private stuff."Charles said,smiling. "Lacey's a friend of the family. They just like having chats together.
But honestly they're probably talking about the election."
"...I saw Lacey holding something. It looked like a gold string." Akihiko said.
"Well I wouldn't know anything about that."Charles said. "Why don't you ask her yourself when they're done?"
"I guess. If she'll even tell me." Akihiko said, sitting down.
There was a awkward silence.
Eventually they returned- Lacey no holder holding whatever it was.
"Okay, we dealt with that."Amila said. "So, Champaigne?"She asked. "We have Lemonade or Juice for the kids of course."She asked everyone there, smiling.
"Juice." Virgil responded.
"Why can't I have champaigne?"Amell asked.
"You wouldn't like it, trust me."Amila smiled.
"Fine, Lemonade then."Amell said.
Amila clapped her hands- a butler turned up.
"Just ask McArthur here if you need anything."Amila smiled, as she went off towards the kitchen herself.
There was already quite a few empty cups on the table, as well as a pot of tea.
"Knowing Amila I would've expected that to already be here."Lacey commented.
"Maybe she was busy and didn't have time until now."Tsumiki suggested.
Akihiko walked up to Lacey.
"So, Lacey...what were you holding in your hands when you entered in the mansion?" Akihiko asked.
"Oh, it was a crest."Lacey said.
"Your crest?" Akihiko asked.
"No, It was Amila's."Lacey said.
"I didn't know if she wanted you guys to know so I felt it best I just didn't say it. But considering who you are to her, there's no harm in saying it. A Reporter found out about her crest- She thought it would be best if she gave the crest to someone else so if someone tried to take it, it wouldn't be there."She said.
"...That's not..."Max started. "...At least... not fully.."
"...Who would want her crest?" Arashi asked.
"It's not so much that they'd want it. it's that they wouldn't want her to have it."Lacey said. "It's just what she thought, anyway."
Max still, didn't look confident in what he was hearing.
George looked at Max.
"...You okay over there?" George asked.
"...This feels.. false."Max said.
"Well,Yeah."Lacey said. "There is more to it.But, She'd rather resolve it herself.I'm sure."
Marick looked at Max for a moment, then looked in the direction Amila went.
Prophets Eye activated, and Marick decided to see what they talked about.
They were in The Office- it was the one Roy used to have, and also the one James had after- Completely redecorated to suit Amila's Gothic Aesthetic.
Lacey walked up to Amila and handed her the item on the gold string, it was a light mint crest with a image of a pair of snakes curled around a staff on it- Not the crest of Ambition, or the Crest of Reliability either.
"...You actually found it."Amila commented- looking it over. "The Crest of Ideas, right?"
"Yep, that's it."Lacey said.
Amila walked up to the desk, opened a drawer, and put it in the drawer- notably, she pushed it so far in it fell behind the drawer completely.
"...Is it actually going to be safe there?"Lacey asked.
"I'm sure of it."Amila said. "And when it's finished-We'll already have that crest, at least."
"Is that all, you wanted to talk about?"Lacey asked.
"Well, Honestly, yes. But- did you want to talk about anything?"Amila asked.
"...When are you planning to tell the others about this?"Lacey asked.
"When it's done."Amila said. "I'm not sure how they'll take us hiding it from them. But I for one would rather not need to spend all my time with them until it's completion."
"...That sounds a bit cold."Lacey said.
"Well it's true."Amila frowned. "Not because I dislike them, but you have noticed- haven't you? Whenever all of us are together, something happens. Each time it's changed things greatly.
Thanks to The Events with Meredith and Daron- Others and other magical abilities are pretty well known, Locrian's a good advocate for them and thanks to his abilities the world is opening up for everyone that it kept trying to pretend didn't exist.
There are still tiny little microscopic parts of Sicrum in many of the people Maya spread them to in her attempts to see what she was doing-even though her Sicrum was completely erased. Without a doubt that will come back to bite us later. and Jashin's guns, Three of them are locked in safes, Eliza and Athena have others, who knows if there are any more out there.
Marrick says History repeats itself but honestly- that's just the effects of the past affecting the future. People with Powers are in the limelight now instead of being ostracized, I'm a potential presidential Candidate. one of my current political enemies- Daniel Harbercorn is a Power Supremacist- and another isn't actually a human. The Babylonian Government has requested we start Mining Crests- Mining- Crests- I know that's not going to work but they want to do it- but I'm getting off track, There are currently 5 Known Neonytes living on this planet. Probably some we don't know about. If this is what's happening to the world in my lifespan, then what's going to happen after it's over?
I'm just planning ahead for that day, really."
"...I see. That was a long speech there, did you have it prepared?"Lacey asked.
Amila laughed slightly. "Honestly? I did. Come on now, they'll probably be wandering what kept us held up so long."
"Very interesting indeed." Marick said in his mind.
"...Dad?" Athena asked.
"One moment Athena, currently thinking about something." Marick said, waiting for Amila to return.
Amila walked in- holding a bottle of champaigne in one hand, and a bottle of lemonade in another- Palsy was behind her holding the juice.
"Hello again."Amila smiled, sitting down and putting the two on the table. "Did I miss anything?"She asked.
"How come you're not in Eugene with Juliet?"Amell asked the digimon-as the butler poured him some Lemonade.
"Technically I get paid for this now."Palsy commented. "The Benefits of being a official citizen!"
"Um, okay."Amell said- as the digimon went and poured Virgil some juice.
"So...Amila.
You do know, if theres anything you need help with, we are more then happy to help..right?" Marick asked.
"Yeah, I know that."Amila said, casually as she poured herself some champagne. "Do you want some of this? "She asked- gesturing the bottle at Marrick.
"Nah, i'll pass." Marick said.
"But yeah, i just wanted to make sure you know." Marick said, as his eye turned purple and the black upside triangle was clearly visible, showing Amila for a few seconds, then it stopped, and he walked over to Jess.
basicly his way of saying. "I know."
Everyone else looked at Amila, looking confused
"...Amila?" Caroline asked.
Amila's eyebrows lowered.
"Of course..Of course."She sighed, downing her cup.
"....Okay, what's going on, Amila?" Arashi asked.
"I have more to my life than sitting in a mansion."Amila said. "Marrick just offered to help me with my own personal project, that's all."
"What project?" Eliza asked.
"It's in it's very early stages."Amila said. "Honestly now is not the best time to talk about it. We're here to have a meeting together where things don't start happening all at once, after all."
"...I guess so." Eliza said, sounding unsure.
"Look, I'll show you when it's finished. Okay."Amila said.
"Okay?"Tsumiki said.
there was a awkward silence for a few seconds.
"Well, that killed the mood."Sitala said.
"...Yup." Akihiko said.
Amila side eye'd Marrick.
"Ooh! Champagne!"Sitala grinned- grabbing it and pouring herself a cup.
Marick sighed.
"Allow me to fix the mood." Marick started and then looked at them all.
"We are here to celebrate, to have a good time where nothing bad happens, and we are lucky to even have this moment.
Sure, i and i know yall would like to know more about what Amila is doing, but it is her own personal thing, rather then question her, we should support her, because if i taught you all anything in the Academy, its unity. Working together, helping and trusting each other. Being there for each other when it mattered most.
So lets not dwell on the little things, or on the things we dont fully know, but lets celebrate our successes, as friends and family.
Because no matter what happens in the future, we are all in this together." Marick said.
"...I agree. We've been friends towards each other for many years, and we shouldn't let secrets tear us apart after what we've been through. And I have faith in Amila and her decisions." Zoey said.
Amila smiled.
"Thank you."She said. "I will definitely show you all when it's finished. You have my word."
"Can you give us a hint?"Hifumi asked.
"Well, Fine. I might as well."Amila said, she then coughed to clear her throat. "It concerns Everything that comes next."
"Well, from what Marick said, and the whole thing with the old lady having your phone, I'm guessing whatever's gonna happen next is the next three years." George said.
"Well, not necessarily that. But just...
Compare The world now, to the world back when we first went to the academy."Amila said.
"It's been like 19 years since the Verita incident, of course things changed."Tara said.
"Yes, and they're not going to stop."Amila said.
"Well, what are we supposed to do?" Athena asked.
"You don't need to do anything."Amila said. "Personally, I'd say the world's been changing for the better. I'm just making some precautions so if something does happen to strike, whoever ends up taking care of it is able to do so easier. Also Considering how we're making contact with more and more presences not from this world- It'd be best to start trying to expand our reach a little."
"Weren't you trying to keep this a secret earlier?"Lacey asked.
"Well Marrick would just use his prophet eye to spoil the surprise for everyone either way."Amila commented. "Besides, I can trust everyone here not to sabotage anything."
"Yeah. You won't need to worry about that. Well, good luck on your project, Amila." Caroline said.
"Thank you."Amila smiled.
There was another knock on the door.
"Who could it be this time?" Misa asked.
Arashi walked up to the door and opened it.
It was a girl with black hair in a red cardigan.
"Hello. Is Athena here?"The Girl asked.
"...Um...she is." Arashi said.
Athena turned her head and looked very surprised.
"...Lara?" Athena asked.
"Ah, There you are."Lara said, walking in.
"I have a question, do you still have the key I gave you?"She asked. "And the Paper?"
"Oh that. Well, Amell had the key the last time I remember. As for the paper, it's probably back in the house. But if you want them, dad could have Ark send those objects back to you." Athena said.
"That would be fine, thanks."Lara said. "...
Did he ever use the key?"
"I'm right here, and I don't think I actually did."Amell said.
"Of course not, it was for our house."Lara said.
"Excuse me, Who are you?"Tsumiki asked.
Lara looked at Athena and Amell, as if looking to be sure if they were trustworthy.
Amell nodded at her, and she then looked at them.
"I'm Lara Cailloux, It's nice to meet you all."Lara said.
"...Hi. So, are you friends with my sister's family?" Eliza asked.
"...Are we friends?"Lara asked.
"Well, Yeah, I'd guess so."Amell said.
"...We never did get to know each other due to me being busy fighting a organization of bad guys who were planning to mind control a entire multiverse." Athena said.
"Hmm, Well. We could be friends."Amell suggested.
"You weren't invited, but.."Amila said- sipping her champagne. "You're free to stay here for a while if you want."
"No, No, It's fine."Lara said.
"So, Amell, do you still have the key?" Athena asked.
"Yeah, It's still in the coat i was wearing then."Amell said.
"Okay. Well, Ark will open a portal to my house and I'll pick up the remaining items and give them to you." Athena told Lara.
Lara nodded, and then looked right at Marrick.
Her eyes fogged up slightly upon looking at him, before she walked out of the mansion- waving at the Group as she left.
When she was out of the mansion, she turned around and looked back at it.
The Lara in front of the Mansion dispersed.
"...Well, she is gone." Akihiko said
"She is kinda cute." Shawny said
"You'll probably see her again."Tara said.
"...Indeed.
That was...interesting." Marick noted.
"...So, um..." Eliza said, raising her glass
"We should all have a toast, to our friendship, our families and of course...to Shawn, who is most likely watching over us as we speak." Eliza said.
"Ah Yes, a Toast."Amila said.
Max raised his glass- which he put Juice in for some reason.
Marick raised his aswell.
"Dont forget us!" a familer voice was heard from outside one of the windows.
Its was Malcolm and Sora, standing outside.
Marick just smiled and brought them in and gave them some of the drinks aswell.
"Glad yall could make it." Marick said.
"And we are glad to be here, even if we are late." Malcolm said.
"Yup, its nice for the city to be quiet for a change." Sora said.
Malcolm and Sora, aswell as Marick, raised their glass's.
Everyone eventually raised their glasses and clinked their glasses before continuing the party.
Eventually, the party finished and everyone went back to their respective cities.
In front of the Vixerello house, Athena was giving Lara her items back.
Lara smiled, saying something under her breath before shaking Athena's hands, then getting tackled with a hug by Amell.
"Well, I'd better get going now."Lara said- prying Amell off her.
"Right. Hope we'll get to see each other again soon." Athena said.
"Right, Next month maybe?"Lara asked. "You know what town i live in now, it's only a hours ride on a train."
"That's a long time."Amell said.
Lara just smiled and walked away.
Athena turned her head to Amell.
"Well, today was pretty fun I guess." Athena said.
"Yeah."Amell said. "..Nothing really happened, but it was fun."
"Would've been better if we had some superhero crisis to save the world from, though."
"We had like two situations that involved saving the world in this month...well, technically, your situation was more personal than multiversal level of danger but still. Though, that Truth or dare game at the mansion was fun...that is till it was Max's turn and made us all get on our knees and walk." Athena said.
"Then there was that one truth, Did not need to know about Hifumi's..."Amell Started, his face turning pale.
"...Yeah." Athena said, looking equally disgusted.
The both of them began walking towards the house.
"I wonder if that Nike guy will get to read Misa's scroll and try to revive his friend." Athena said.
They heard some footsteps behind them.
"Hey..wait up a moment!" a calm...yet very slightly drunk voice said behind them before they reached the house.
Athena turned around.
"...Um, what?" Athena asked.
The man had short black hair, black pants, a white shirt with a black jacket over it aswell as a black cape going down to his feet, he also had a sword on his back. Its worth noteing The mans hair was short black and grey, he looked like a older man, probably early 40s.
In his right hand was a small cup he had clearly been drinking out of.
"The names Kullos, tell your father i said hi, we got some catching up to do some time." he said, as he simply walked away.
Athena just stood there, blinking.
"...Okay then." Athena said, not really sure what to say to that.
"...Qulos?"Amell asked Athena. "He looked drunk."
"...Can't imagine dad meeting up with a guy like that. Well, either way, let's go inside." Athena said as they entered in the house.
"...Well, Maybe Dad knows who that drunkard is."Amell shrugged, walking inside.
"I guess." Athena said.
Athena then walked up to Marick.
"Dad, there is this drunk guy called Kullos who knows you and told us to tell you that he said hi. Do you know him?" Athena asked.
Marick looked a little surprised.
"Kullos?....huh.
Ive not heard that name since the days i was prepareing The Academy." Marick said.
"...You met him many years ago?" Athena asked.
"indeed i did, good man, a bit drunk most of the time, but a good man nonetheless.
He was originally gonna be one of the teachers for the Academy, but had something important to take care of, said i probably wouldnt see him for awhile." Marick said.
"Huh, I see then. Well, he told us that you two have some catching up to do." Athena said.
"It would seem we do.
But thats for another night, right now we should all probably go get some sleep, that was a late party." Marick said.
"Yeah. Can't feel any of my muscles thanks to Max's dare. Well, good night." Athena said, as she went upstairs.
"...How did you know him in the past?"Amell asked- not leaving with Athena.
"Im still not quite sure how he got there, but i met him when i found him inside my office a the top of the main tower, we talked for awhile, for fun, and to decide who would teach the students how best to fight, he faught in the Arena, or rather an early version of it.
We tied to our surprise, so i decided we both would have the job.
Truth be told thats all i really remember, atleast right now." Marick said.
"...So he just appeared in the School?"Amell asked,
there was a bit of silence as he pulled his shoes off. "So, What do you think Amila's Doing?"He asked.
"Probably sleeping, or talking to Lacey." Marick guessed.
"You know what I mean, Dingus."Amell frowned. "With the Secret Future Suprise Thingymadoodle"
"Oh." Marick said them facepalmed.
"Truth be told i know what shes doing, to an extent atleast.
It involves crests i know, something involving them to help us in the future, given what i know about them, i dont see how, but clearly she has an idea.
I can only assume she plans on aquireing certain crests, in an effort to make our jobs of saving the world easier....
Speaking of which, im sorry i wasnt there to help you and Jess, but i must say you both handled it very well, and im very proud of you." Marick smiled.
"Hmm, It's fair."Amell said. "I know if I ever killed anyone i'd be more concerned with trying to deal with that than anything else."
"....yeah...but its still no excuse, and never will be. My problems are not as important as yalls are or were. Even if I made a mistake as large as that.
But that was then, and this is now, not only do i promise to be there next time, and not make that mistake again, but im also tired.
Goodnight Amell." Marick said, as he then walked upstairs.
Amell looked at him as he went upstairs.
He then pulled the Crest of Kindness out of his pocket. "W-Wait, Dad!"He Called out.
Marick went back to him.
"What is it?" Marick asked.
Amell held his crest at his heart.
"You know, We could try being there for you."Amell said.
"What do you mean?" Marick asked.
"Well, You know how you always say you're going to be there for us. How you'll be by our side when things get bad?
Why Don't We Do the same for you?"Amell asked. "So Next time something like that happens? Next Time anything happens. You can count on us too."
Marick smiled.
"Ah, i see.
Truth is what i did...was a burden i didnt want you or Athena to bare, you both will have your own problems to deal with in the future, and the last thing yall will need, is to also have to bare my burdens, aswell as your own.
Being a guardian, i feel things like that more intensely then others can even handle, so ofcourse when i wasnt there for you and Jess, aswell as Athena, it hurt...alot. These things dont recover very quickly for a Guardian, and a father. I'll only feel better once i make it right.
One day i have no doubt you and Athena will become guardians as my father and i have become. Truth is you both have already started.
But back to what you are saying, you dont need my permission to be there for me when i screw up, or am dealing with something, you can do that whenever you want." Marick said, he then put his hand on Amells shoulder.
"You and Athena have already learned so much, and have grown up so fast. You both have already become great people.
And i dont need a prophets eye to tell you how much good you and Athena will do for this world, for each other, and your friends." Marick said, as he looked at Amells crest.
"The Crest of Kindness may not seem like much now, but in time you'll find its power has no limits, its ability is a truely great one, and i have no doubt that one day, your full powers will unlock, and the crest will reveal its full potential to you.
What you do with that, is all up to you, and i have no doubt you'll use it well." Marick said.
Amell smiled, welling up with pride.
He nodded and them went to his room.
Marick smiled, he then went into his and jess's room.
Ark had shown Jess Marick and Amells coversation via a video image, which ofcorse ended.
"Today was a good day." Marick commented
"Yeah. Besides Misa's situation, there was no conflict." Jess said, reading a book.
"Yup.
That truth or dare was fun aswell....Thanks to it, you wont be able to stop me from cooking tomorrow!" Marick said smileing.
"Tch, yeah right." Jess smiled.
"...So, yeah, Ark showed me your conversation with Amell. He is very sweet." Jess said.
"Indeed he is, im very proud of him. Like i said the Crest of Kindness has no limits in terms of power, and i have no doubt he will use it will.
And hey, in all seriousness my father taught me how to cook. He told me alot about how he loved doing things for my mom, she wasnt like every other mom, she did her own thing, so my father was the cook in the house." Marick noted.
"Alright, alright. Though, if the house catches fire in the process, we'll have to move to Eliza's." Jess said.
Marick just smiled, sighed, and rolled his eyes.
"Well, im tired, i think im gonna go to sleep." Marick said.
"Good night." Jess said.
Later that night, once Marick and jess fell asleep.
Marick was dreaming, but rather then a normal dream, it was a memory.
We see the Academy, brand new. We then see Marick in his office, looking down at some schematics for a few new parts of the Academy.
Kullos could be seen leaning against one of the pillers, looking at Marick, he was holding his cup in his hands.
"Are you sure they'll be ready?" Kullos asked.
Marick, who was wearing his Academy outfit, looked up at Kullos.
"I have no doubt, weather or not they are ready matters, if i can succed does." Marick said.
"You dont sound very confident in that." Kullos said.
marick looked down a bit, silent for a moment he looked back up.
"Its not gonna be easy, no. But i understand what i need to do. If my mom and dad taught me anything, its that nothing is impossible." Marick said.
"While that may be true, there are twelve of them, thats twelve chances to screw it all up." Kullos said, then took another drink.
"You cant tell me your not even a little bit worried." Kullos said.
"...I am, but i cant let that stop me." Marick said.
Kullos nodded, as he walked over to the window, overlooking the academy. Ark could be seen flying around over The Academy.
"Have you decided yet on if your going to see what happens if you fail?" Kullos asked, looking back at Marick.
"Yeah, i decided im not.
if i knew what their fate would be if i failed, it might cloud my judgement." Marick said.
"A fair point." Kullos said, walking over to the front of Maricks desk.
"These kids are gonna need you, im sorry i wont be there to help, but this....thing i need to take care of, its gonna take me a while." Kullos mentioned.
"WHat exactly are you doing anyway? you know you can trust me." Marick said.
Kullos shrugged, he then took another drink.
"Im chaseing down a criminal, a very bad...thing. I dont know his name, only that he is an undead of sorts, hes wanted for quite a few murders, and thinks he can get away with anything, hes cocky, arrogant, and its taken me years, but i got a lead, so im gonna spend however much time i have, in hunting him down, hes killed too many innocent people to let get away." Kullos said.
"...I see...
Well, i wish you good luck then." Marick said.
"You too." Kullos said, he then turned around, and left.
Marick just looked down at his files and schematics and continued looking over them.
THE END
Days have passed since the final fight with the Legion of Crows, the resolve of the Antaxite mess and of course, White Arrow's trouble with the police.
Jess received a phone call from Eliza, telling her about another Reunion party at Amila's house and the Vixerello family decided to participate.
It cuts to the Vixerello house where Athena was in front of her mirror, dressed in a long-sleeves red shirt with black pants.
"...Hm, I think this looks nice on me." Athena commented.
Marick was in the living room, He was wearing the same outfit he was wearing dureing The academy.
Jess was wearing a yellow blouse with blue pants and was in the living room, looking at her watch.
"Eliza and Nicholas should show up soon. Once the kids are done getting themselves dressed, we can go." Jess said.
"Indeed." Marick agreed.
Amell was wearing a white button up shirt and some standard black trousers,
He was more focused on the video game he was playing than the actual conversation.
Athena eventually climbed down.
"Welp, I'm ready. Do I look good?" Athena asked.
"Yep, you do." Jess said.
"Indeed you do." Marick said.
"Yeah, I guess."Amell shrugged
"So, should we go now?" Athena asked.
"Let's wait for your uncle and aunt to show up." Jess said.
There was knocking at the door.
Jess opened the door and Eliza and Nicholas entered in. Eliza's hair was shorter now like back in the Academy, was wearing a green jacket, white belt with black pants and had a ring on her finger. Nicholas's hair was slightly longer and was wearing his black jacket with a yellow shirt underneath it with white pants.
"Hi. you guys are ready?" Eliza asked.
"Yup, we are." Jess said.
Marick nodded.
"Hold on a minute!"Amell called out-sitting up, walking over to the gamestation and turning it off.
"I'm ready now!"He said-not a minute later.
"Hey, nice to see ya, little man." Nicholas said, giving Amell a noogie.
"Heey! Niiick! Stop that!"Amell blurted out, not able to hide the smirk on his face.
"Hi, aunt Eliza." Athena smiled.
"Hi. Nice to see that my favorite niece and favorite nephew are fine and healthy." Eliza smiled.
Nicholas let's go of Amell.
"Heard you two had been in some wild adventures in these last couple of days." Nicholas said.
"I guess you could say that." Athena shrugged.
"...Yeah, that happened."Amell said- looking at the clock.
"So, I guess we are all ready then?" Eliza asked.
"Yeah. Well, we can either take the train to Newrum or do it Marick's way. AKA, a portal to Amila's mansion." Jess said.
"Do you think she'll mind us all walking into her living room without even entering the front door?"Amell asked.
"Eh, knowing Amila, she wouldn't mind." Eliza said.
Marick just looked at Ark.
Ark opened a portal which let to Amilas living room.
Amila and Tara were both already visible from the portal.
Amila's hair was noticeably shorter, now cut to be about chin-length, the hair horns remained. She was wearing a black button up top on top of a white shirt, and a knee lengthblack skirt.
Tara's hair was now shoulder length- she was wearing a black sweater and a Brown ankle-length skirt, as well as a pair of reading glasses- the two were mid conversation- staring in the direction of the portal- she was also holding a cup of tea.
"...Well? Come in then."Amila said, a smile cracking on her face.
Marick smiled and walked through the portal.
Jess, Athena, Amell, Nicholas and Eliza walked through aswell and the portal closed.
"Hi, girls." Eliza smiled.
Arashi, Caroline and Akihiko were also in the room as she turned to them and waved. They waved back in response. Akihiko was wearing a tuxedo and din't look comfortable wearing it.
Marick could tell and thus raised an eyebrow at Arashi and Caroline.
"I wanted him to look decent." Caroline said
"Mom, I doubt anyone would comment on the clothes that I usually wear. They're more comfortable than this monkey suit." Akihiko said
"It's just for today, Akihiko." Caroline said
"You said that years ago when we went to Newfort for Rebecca's baby shower party." Akihiko said
"Its important to dress properly for a important event, Akihiko."Amila said to him. "Even though I never specified this reunion should be fancy dress."
"I guess." Akihiko said
He turned to Athena and walked up to her
"Hey, it's you. So, did you take care of those guys who burned down our village?" Akihiko asked
"Yup. Don't worry, they're no longer a problem now." Athena said
Hifumi and some other man walked into the room.
"Ah, Hello, Charles."Amila said- turning around and smiling at him.
"Are these the old classmates you were talking to me about?"the man asked.
"...Who is that man?"Amell asked.
"Oh, Yeah."Amila said holding her hand up and revealing a ring. "This is Charles Elhertani. A Lot happened over the years, and we're engaged now."
"Oh, nice to meet you." Athena smiled
Eliza waved at Hifumi
Hifumi waved at her- as he went and stood over at the corner of the room. He had lost a bit more weight- but still couldn't be called skinny.
"Hey, where's Sitala?"Hifumi asked.
"The mansion is vast, she's probably lost."Tara smiled. "Or just browsing the kitchen to see what you have."
"She'll be in there a while then."Amila commented.
"Judas and Rebecca?" Nicholas asked
"I don't know."Amila said.
"They're probably with her."Tara said.
"Oh, okay." Nicholas said
George and Zoey entered in the room with their now older son Shawny
George wasn't wearing his hat, revealing his black hair, having a lower beard, wearing a short sleeved shirt with black pants. Zoey's hair was brushed and wrapped in a braided ponytail, a black tiara on her head, wearing a red long sleeved shirt with a white skirt.
Shawny was wearing George's hat, wearing a black jacket with a white shirt and black pants.
"Oh, you guys made it. Cool." George smiled
"Hi." Zoey smiled
"Hey, I like the tiara!"Hifumi grinned.
"Thanks. It officially establishes me as the owner of the Inferno. My mom retired." Zoey said
"I guess that means you see a lot of those guys, now."Hifumi commented.
"Yes. There were some new arrivals a few days ago. One them was Seth from the Ganymede clan." Zoey said
"...Are they called the Legion of Crows?" Athena said
"I believe so." Zoey said
Amell opened his mouth to say something, but then stopped himself.
Jess looked at Amell before looking at everyone else.
Shawny walked up to Akihiko.
"Nice suit, bro." Shawny smirked
"Ha, ha, you're so amusing." Akihiko glared
Scott and Tsumiki entered in the room. Scott was wearing a white buttoned up shirt with a black suit vest and black pants.
Tsumiki was wearing a blue sleeveless dress- and a rather shiny looking necklace with a design similar to the crest of courage.
"Um, Hi."She said, rather awkwardly- as she sat down,
Scott also sat down
"It's nice to see everyone else here. Say, where are Max and Misa?" Scott asked
"I tried to call Misa today and she din't answer my calls. She is probably busy with Inka." Zoey said
Max peered into the room from behind the door- he was still small.
He walked in- holding a wine glass full of chocolate milk. And then sat down.
"Wow, he's so small.."Amell whispered.
Max's Head snapped towards Him- Amell jolted backwards upon gazing on Max's expression.
"Dad kinda warned us about talking about Max's height." Athena whispered to Amell
A young boy who looked 14 years old and had short white hair, wearing a black hoodie and white pants, looking bored. He walked to Tara
"Mom, dad and Sitala are still checking out the place." The young boy said
"Okay."Tara said- taking a sip of some of the tea, judging by her expression- she didn't like it. "And what have you been doing?"
"Staring at the digimon." The boy said
"You must be Judas's son. What's your name?" Caroline asked
"Virgil." Virgil said
"It's nice to see you again, Virgil."Amila said, smiling.
Virgil nodded before he spotted Amell and walked up to him
"Hi." Virgil said
"Um,Hi."Amell said. "I'm Amell"
"Cool. Do you have powers like me?" Virgil asked
"Um, Yeah. Just...Hold on."Amell said,
a gust of wind flew out of his arm; knocking Charles into the wall.
"Why on earth did you do that!?"Amila asked- as Charles got himself back onto his feet.
"Heh, sorry."Amell smiled.
"Sheesh, There goes my hip."Charles joked- rubbing his head.
"Amell." Jess glared
"Huh, nice. Mine's this." Virgil said
Virgil opened his hand and a small black ball appeared before it vanished. He then brought out a small wooden toy and puts it on the floor. The toy began to move on it's own
"...You give things life?"Amell asked.
"Nah, I have puppet powers from my mom." Virgil said
"Huh, close enough."Amell shrugged.
The toy then landed on the floor. Virgil picked it up.
"So, how is the whole president stuff going on?" Eliza asked Amila
"It's going well, I've become the representative of the party. So now it's just a race between the four parties to see who wins."Amila said. "The only thing they have against me is the identity of my father, but that's nothing that hard to overcome."
"I saw a newspaper the other day saying she was just a puppet for a regime that hopes to turn us all into robots, just like her father was."Charles said- pouring himself some tea. "I mean, how ridiculous is that."
"Oh, yeah..that. Does he still live in the house?" Scott asked
"No. They split up."Amila said- taking some tea for herself to drink.
"Oh. I see. And your mom?" Scott asked
"She's doing fine. Currently on a vacation to the state of Eugene. She deserves it."Amila said.
"Oh, nice. So, how is everyone else doing?" Zoey asked
Max shrugged. "I'm doing alright."He said. "Went to my dad's grave today, left a flower there."
"Oh, he's dead?"Tsumiki asked.
"He was a old man. He died last year."Max said.
"...Are you okay?"Tsumiki asked, Max nodded.
"I see, well then. I'm a official social worker now."Tsumiki said.
"My newest book became pretty popular." Caroline said
"I still work at the Academy from my village." Arashi said
"I just released my third album" Eliza said
"I've...been doing things."Hifumi said.
"Sitala's been getting more recognition in the photography world, I've just been relaxing really."Tara said.
"I'm teaching people how to play the piano." Jess said
George turned to Marick
"So, I'm guessing you're still doing your superhero thing?" George asked
"Yup.
We've had to deal with...quite a few things this past month, but we sorted it all out thankfully, it was quite the series of events." Marick said.
"Yeah..." Jess sighed.
"...So, speaking of things...when mom and dad told me about the events that happened before I was born, when you guys fought Verita and her group...wasn't there a alien guy who got mad because Misa killed his friend or something? What happened to him?" Akihiko asked.
"...Huh, I actually forgot about him." Nicholas said.
"I, saw him the next Day. He looked angry, but just told me to leave him alone and walked away."Hifumi said. "Haven't seen him since."
"Shannon has been staying in Newfort with mom after that happened. She sometimes babysits me when mom and dad are not home." Virgil said.
"I'm glad to hear she's okay."Tsumiki smiled. "..And Maya's been doing fine too, She's a lot older now. I think she's living with some of her friends."
"It's been a long time since that mess happened, how old is she now, 30?"Tara asked.
Sitala then burst in- now with shorter hair, wearing a Blue Button up shirt and some trousers that were too short for her- carrying a giant bag on her back.
"Hey, Guys! Amila you never told me you have 5 Separate Bathrooms!"She announced. "Why do you have so many!?"
Amila buried her face in her cup, too confused by the question to answer.
Judas and Rebecca entered in room after Sitala.
Judas was wearing a red shirt with blue pants while Rebecca's hair was longer and was wearing a brown dress.
"It's not really that impressive, Sit." Rebecca said.
"Well, I know, But 5 Bathrooms? Why would anyone need that many?"Sitala asked- sitting down next to Tara.
Judas and Rebecca sat next to Virgil.
"Virgil, we din't see you when we were going around in the house, where were you?" Judas asked.
"I was with the Digimon, dad, you don't have to worry about me so much." Virgil said.
"I know, it's just I don't want you to get hurt that's all." Judas said.
Athena looked over at Judas and Virgil and noticed how they looked a bit similar with Henry.
"...What's wrong?" Judas asked.
"Oh, nothing...it's just that you kinda look like someone I met in the last couple of days." Athena said.
"...I see." Judas said.
"...Well, I feel like the biggest third wheel, I'm gonna go explore."Amell said- walking out of the room.
"...So, where is Misa? She is probably the only one missing here." Eliza asked.
"Well, I'll give her a call to see if she will even show up." Shawny said.
Shawny grabbed his phone and called Misa.
After a few seconds, she responded.
"What?" Misa asked
"Hey, are you even coming to the party or not?" Shawny asked.
"Look, kid, I'm really busy right now. I'll show up later or I don't know." Misa asked.
"With what are you so busy with?" Shawny asked.
"...I'm gonna do something that I should of done years ago after the whole Verita crisis. I'll talk to you later." Misa said.
Misa hanged up on Shawny. He looked very confused.
Marick raised an eyebrow. "What did she say?" Marick asked
"...She said that she is gonna do something that she should of done right after the Verita mess was over. Don't know what she means by that." Shawny said.
Marick looked at Jess.
"Should i use Prophets Eye?" Marick asked.
"Go right ahead." Jess shrugged.
Marick used Prophets Eye to see what Misa was going to do.
Misa was currently in the demon dimension, in the tree from RP 3, in a room going through a pile of scrolls, looking for one scroll.
Well, that told Marick what she is doing, but not what she will do, so he tries again.
She is gonna look for Nike with a resurrection scroll spell in her hands.
"Ah, she is gonna bring Nike back with a ressurection scroll." Marick said.
"...What?" Virgil asked.
"...Um, Nike is like the alien from Verita's group who din't die and was pissed at Misa for killing his friend. I think you probably mean his alien leaf buddy, Shihk or whatever his name was." Shawny said.
"Ah yeah, that makes more sense." Marick concluded.
"...Ah, That's actually a nice thing for her to do."Amila said.
Hifumi's phone started ringing.
"Who is it?" Arashi asked.
"Hurray, more phones." Marick commented.
"Indeed." Arks said, who arrived dureing the last conversation, who was laying down.
"Wait...i just realised. Dureing The Academy you couldnt talk much at all, then sometime afterwards you just magicly stopped having trouble...what changed?" marick asked.
"Well, what else was i suppose to do while im bored?" Ark asked.
"Huh, fair enough." Marick said.
Hifumi pulled it out.
"...Amila. It's You"He said, raising a eyebrow.
Amila pulled 3 separate phones out from under her. "All my phones are right here."She said.
"Maybe Fawn's messing around?"Sitala asked-suggesting a random scenario.
Confused, Hifumi answered. "Yellow?"He asked- putting it to his ear.
All that came from the other end was static.
"I'm Sorry what was that? Can't Hear you over Whatever the Heck is going on over there."Hifumi said, in response.
"...Well, this is weird." Akihiko said.
"...Hey, Wait a Sec, You're Not -...How'd You get that phone!?"
"Eugh, Why am i even talking to you I can't even hear you over this static."
"Also it's from one of my phones."Amila added
"...Ok, Now I'm just confused, I'll Uh...Phone you up later."Hifumi said into the phone, hanging up and looking at the dial number again.
"...Well that was weird."Hifumi said.
"Who was that?" Eliza asked.
"Couldn't hear a word they were saying."Hifumi said.
Marick rolled his eyes and used Prophets Eye to find out whats going on.
It was just a old lady holding a phone trying to figure out how to use it.
Nothing that would affect them for at least another 3 years.
"Ah, foreshadowing, how lovely." Marick commented.
"What happened? Are we gonna fight some Sicrum and Nexeen fused abomination?" George asked.
"No, its just some old lady trying to figure out how to us a type of phone.
Something that wont affect us for atkeast three years according to my Prophets Eye." Marick said.
"Huh."Hifumi said. "Lovely"
Amila just looked over all 3 of her phones, staring at them oddly before she put them back in their respective pockets.
"...So, um, should we intervene in Misa's situation or let her handle this?" Caroline asked.
"Well, she is suppose to be part of this.
I say we put it to a vote, shall we continue our party here? or go on a fun adventure together?." Marick asked everyone.
"Would it really by a fun adventure?"Max asked.
"Probably not, But the situation could turn rather sour if we don't do anything."Tsumiki said. "I say we go."
"Honestly This time we're meeting up and nothing's even going to shit."Max frowned. "I wouldn't be much good out there anyway if things did get bad."
"Well, I'll go if dad wants to." Athena said.
"Guess I'll probably go too." Akihiko said.
"I want to go too." Virgil said.
"No, you're staying here." Rebecca said.
Virgil frowned in disappointment.
"That hasnt stopped you from being useful before, so yes you should come, truth be told i dont see it ending up bad, we will be fine.
Plus shes in the demon world so it should be fun." Marick said.
"...Has he forgotten how old we are?"Max whispered to Tsumiki.
"Well, I guess we're going now then."Amila said. "Is someone going to get Amell?"
"Why do you ask?"Tara asked.
"It's just if we're all leaving, He might wonder what happened."Amila said.
"I'll go and get him." Athena said, walking out of the room to get Amell.
Marick then looked at Rebecca and Judas.
"Also worth noteing, the vote was to determin if we all go.
All meaning everyone, Virgil included, hes more then safe if thats what your worried about." Marick said.
"I suppose so." Rebecca sighed.
Athena came back with Amell in the room.
"Okay, we're here." Athena said.
Amell looked distracted.
"Ah,So. My vote, I really don't mind."Amila said. "But if this leads to something big happening i'm just gonna stop asking us to meet up."
"Alright, if everyone agrees, lets go." Marick said, Ark got up and opened a portal to Misa.
Marick walked through, and ark waited for everyone else to go through.
there was a knock at the door.
"oh, Hold on a second, I'll be right back!"Amila said, standing up and walking out of the room- she went to the entrance hall and opened the door.
Lacey was there,holding something.
"Ah, Lacey. You came at a...strange time."Amila said, smiling awkwardly. "We were just about to head off to the demon world to find Someone trying to revive someone...For some reason."
"Oh."Lacey said. "...I see, I'll come back later then."
"No, No, It's fine. You can just come with us."Amila said- a bit fast.
Lacey looked at her with a odd expression, before nodding.
Akihko looked at Lacey.
"Lacey, what's going on?" Akihiko asked.
"Oh, it's nothing."Lacey said. "Just, personal buisness." tightening her grip on whatever she was holding.
"...Okay then." Akihiko said, looking at whatever she was holding.
Ark continued waiting.
It was hidden firmly by her grasp, but there was a gold string sticking out, and looping back in; big enough to wear around one's neck.
Tsumiki walked into the portal along with Scott. Shortly followed by Max, then Tara and Sitala(who dragged Rebecca and Judas in as well)
Hifumi gave the phone one last look- before walking in.
Virgil simply followed them.
Next ones to enter in the portal were Caroline, Arashi, Zoey, Eliza, Athena, Nicholas, Akihiko and Shawny.
They were currently in the tree place from the 3rd RP and were in front of the scroll room and scrolls were being tossed out of the room.
"WHO THE FUCK WOULD MAKE A RECIPE FOR SPIDER SOUP!?" Misa asked, as she tossed the recipe out of the room, hitting Nicholas in the head.
Then Amell walked in-shortly followed by Jess.
"Spider soup? Damnit, I thought i was onto something there!"He moaned. "The demons beat me to it."
Misa kept looking till she turned her head and saw the group.
"...The hell are you guys doing here?" Misa asked.
"We heard what you told Shawny and know that you want to revive Nike's friend with a resurrection spell." Zoey said.
"...Yeah. During these years, that guy, Nike, has been watching my house and sometimes would teleport things out of my house. On one time, me and Inka found ourselves in a jungle full of dangerous animals, probably hoping that I would get killed by them. I decided to put an end to this by bringing his friend back to life. Plus, it's my fault to begin to with." Misa said.
"..I see."Lacey said- as she and Amila walked in through the portal.
"Well, if it makes you feel any better, we are here to help." Marick said.
Ark went through aswell after everyone else and the portal closed.
"Well, you might aswell help me by finding me the resurrection spell in this dump." Misa said, gesturing at the pile of scrolls.
"Seriously, we can afford ourselves Iphones, and instead of having some scroll cabinets from A-Z, we dump them all together cause why the fuck not." Misa ranted.
"Do Demons even have internet?"Amell asked. "I always thought this was a magic land."
"It used to be. Till this world got into contact with the human world. And the internet works slow as shit here anyways." Misa said.
Everyone else just began to look through the scrolls.
"So, how is Inka?" Caroline asked.
"Inka is a adult now. He still lives with me, but he can take care of himself." Misa said.
Marick and Ark also began trying to find the ressurection scroll.
A Bucket of Lacey's and some Shadow Tara's also started to search for it.
Zoey picked up one scroll and read it. It's a spell which gives the instructions on how to bring Erebus back to life and Zoey immediately shreds it to pieces.
Virgil, out of curiosity, picked up one scroll and read it. He walked up to Rebecca.
"...Mom, this scroll contains a spell that will give you a erection. What does that mean?" Virgil asked.
Rebecca grabbed the scroll from Virgil and ripped it to shreds.
"It means nothing." Rebecca said.
"This one tells you how to..."Amell started.
"...get a abortion?"He asked, discarding it.
One of the Lacey Clones picked up a scroll- and tossed it to The real Lacey- it vanished.
"By the way, when did you start being able to clone things?"Amila asked.
"Don't you remeber?"Lacey asked.
"I just do not recall you having that ability back when...well, you know."Amila said.
"It was when i got the crest."Lacey answered.
Shawny was staring at a large pile of scrolls and kicked It. The scrolls landed on him, burying him in scrolls.
Scott levitated some scrolls and read some of them.
Athena was currently fishing through some scrolls and she bursted out of the scrolls, holding a scroll. She opened and read it.
"...Hm, do you think this could be it?" Athena asked.
Misa took the scroll and read it.
"....Yes, this is definitely the resurrection spell." Misa smiled.
"Wait."Tara said. "How are we actually going to revive him? All there bodies vanished after they died, right?"
"Well, we could ask Nike to take us to where his body if he knows where it even is. Or if not, then Marick will use his Prophet eye or whatever to find it and then use the spell to summon his soul from the afterlife and put it back in his body." Misa said.
"...I suppose that works."Tara said.
"...So, do we go to Nike's planet or wherever he is right now?" Virgil asked.
"Better question; why would he listen to you?"Amell asked.
"It's been 19 years, Why wouldn't he?"Sitala asked back.
"I heard that Neonytians have short life spans. I don't know how old he was back when we fought Verita, but if he is like 60 years or so, he is probably dead." Zoey said.
"Well, dead or alive, I just want to get this out of my system already and be able to get some sleep without thinking about how I could of prevented this if I only din't kill Shihk back then." Misa said.
Marick used prophets eye to find out if nike was still alive, or dead, and where he is.
It showed a house,
Judging by the architecture of the surrounding street, it was probably Skaebe.
"I think hes alive, he seems to be in his house, Ark, open a portal, to the front door." Marick said and Ark did so.
Eliza's head peered out of the portal and looked around.
"...Apparently, the city he is living in is Shawn's town." Eliza said, before she stepped out of the portal, followed by the others.
Once everyone got out of the portal, it closed.
"What's Nike doing here, though?"Tara asked.
"I unno, why not just ask him right now." Shawny said.
Zoey just walked up to the door and knocked on it.
Bonita opened it, at least, it looked like Bonita, her hair was shorter and smoother, she was wearing a bathrobe and a smaller set of glasses.
"Oh,Um, Hey Zoey."Bonita said. "..And..Everyone else, What are you doing here?"
two seconds passed.
"Wait more Importantly How do you Know where I live!?"Bonita asked, loudly.
Everyone else looked confused at each other before looking at Bonita.
"...Um, hi Bonita. We were supposed to be looking for Nike, the Neonyte from Verita's group. Marick's prophet eye lead us here." Zoey said.
"...White Hair? Sullen eyes?"Bonita asked.
"Yeah, him. Remember that leaf creature that I killed when we were fighting Verita's goons? Well, I decided to bring him back with a resurrection spell so then Nike will stop attempting to get me killed with his teleportations." Misa said.
"...Ah,yeah. He's here,but I don't think you'll need to worry about him killing you."Bonita asked.
"How so?" Misa asked.
"He's been living here for the past 2 years."Bonita said. "And not once has he actually left, or went anywhere near Newrum for that matter.
He actually hasn't said anything about you for the past 5 months."
"Why, exactly is he living there?"Amila asked.
"Well when Locrian found him he looked really ill, So he had to be taken somewhere."
"Huh. Is Locrian here?" Nicholas asked.
"He's off with the family."Bonita said. "So No, not right now he isn't."
"Okay." Nicholas said.
"...Well, can I atleast get to talk to him and see if he even wants Shihk back? Or atleast to get some closure on this." Misa said.
"...I suppose."Bonita said, walking away from the door. "Just wait there, okay?"
She went up some stairs in the rather luxurious looking house- with a interir resembling that of a mansion.
She walked past a couple of rooms until she reached one labelled as a lounge and knocked on it.
"Nike?"She asked.
Silence.
"Nike?"She asked, knocking again. "Someone's here to talk to you!"
"...Who is it?"A Voice asked.
"It's misa!"Bonita said.
"...Why is she here?"
"She wants to talk to you!"
"...I don't have anything to say to her, It's been ages. I don't really care about her anymore."
"...Oh, Ok."Bonita said, faltering- as she made her way back down to the front door.
"He said."
Bonita coughed.
"...Yes?"Amell asked.
"He said he wasn't interested in talking to you."Bonita said.
"...I see. Well, if he doesn't want to talk to me, can you atleast give him this?" Misa asked, gesturing at the resurrection spell.
"I want him to consider this as my own way of saying 'sorry'." Misa said.
"Ah, Alright."Bonita said, walking up the stairs- to the lounge room again.
It cut to the inside of the room, Nike was there, wearing a White T-Shirt and some Black Trousers, his skin looked significantly whiter-showing how long it's been, He was staring at a cat which was currently glaring at a vase with utmost hatred.
The Cat knocked the vase over and he smiled slightly.
There was another knock at the door.
"What is it?"He asked.
"Misa had something for you."Bonita said- opening the door.
"If it's from her, then I'd rather just not bother with it."Nike said.
"...Even though you're no longer after her. You still don't want to talk to her, do you?"Bonita asked.
"Why Should I?"Nike asked.
"I'll just leave this here then."Bonita said, putting the scroll on a table nearby, before walking out of the room- closing the door behind her.
Nike looked over at the scroll.
The scroll contained all the info about how to revive someone. Instructions on how to revive a person is by finding the body, then putting the scroll on the body, and having to say the enchantment written on the scroll before saying the name of the dead person and the person will be brought back to life.
Marick looked at Ark and gestured towards the house.
Ark nodded and activated Shadowcloak. He then proceeded to fly up to a window looking into Nikes room, observeing, mostly out of curiosity, to see what was happening.
Nike had put the scroll back on the counter- he was just lying on his back on the chair, trying to relax.
Ark flew back to Marick and deactivated shadowcloak.
"It would seem he simply wants to relax at the moment.....so what now?" Ark asked.
"Well, he'll probably read the scroll on his own time and probably try to bring back Shihk. Atleast it's good to know that he isn't after us anymore." Misa said.
"Yup. I guess we can go back to the mansion now. The only ones who din't come with us are George and Charles." Athena said.
"So, I was in the middle of my bath."Bonita said- still at the door, "Do you guys mind if I get back to that?"She asked.
"Yeah, sure. We were just leaving right now." Arashi said.
Bonita closed the door.
"...That was a long time ago."She said to herself, going up the stairs. "It would be nice to go back to those days."
she opened the door to the bathroom- her bathrobe swaying dramatically.
"...Hmm.On the other hand, It's been too long. I've moved on with my life... Something needs to keep the world moving, though."
"...So, I guess we go back to the mansion now?" Judas asked.
Amila nodded.
"Well, Ark, do your thing." Scott said.
Ark opened a portal back to the mansion.
Everyone walked through the portal and were brought back to the mansion
George and Charles turned to them.
"Oh, hey, you guys are back. So, did you go through a long boss fight like always?" George asked.
"No, it went pretty well actually. No fights at all." Caroline said.
"Oh, nice." George said.
"Why din't you come with us?" Rebecca asked.
"Well, I'm not exactly as young and spry as I used to be. Figured that if I went with you guys, I would only slow you all down." George said.
"Im pretty sure in the time i was your teacher in the Academy, that was something i never taught you, infact i taught you the opposite, which makes that statement a bit incorrect, you would not have slowed us down." Marick said.
"I know, but I'm just saying, I'm not that young anymore." George said.
"And I haven't really practiced with my sword for years. Shawny is now the owner of that sword. It's a bit rusty but can still slash through things. Anyways, did you and Nike make up?" George asked.
"Not really. He isn't after me anymore, but doesn't want to see me either. I gave Bonita the scroll, hope he'll atleast read it." Misa said.
Charles looked to Amila.
"So, I assume it was harmless."Charles said.
"We never actually saw him."Amila said. "But Nothing bad happened, no."
"..So, is that all?"Lacey asked. "If so, can I take Amila with me? To talk about what I came to talk about?"
"Sure.Excuse us"Amila said, walking down the hall- Lacey followed her and closed the door behind her
"...What could they be talking about?" Athena asked.
"Ah, It's just Private stuff."Charles said,smiling. "Lacey's a friend of the family. They just like having chats together.
But honestly they're probably talking about the election."
"...I saw Lacey holding something. It looked like a gold string." Akihiko said.
"Well I wouldn't know anything about that."Charles said. "Why don't you ask her yourself when they're done?"
"I guess. If she'll even tell me." Akihiko said, sitting down.
There was a awkward silence.
Eventually they returned- Lacey no holder holding whatever it was.
"Okay, we dealt with that."Amila said. "So, Champaigne?"She asked. "We have Lemonade or Juice for the kids of course."She asked everyone there, smiling.
"Juice." Virgil responded.
"Why can't I have champaigne?"Amell asked.
"You wouldn't like it, trust me."Amila smiled.
"Fine, Lemonade then."Amell said.
Amila clapped her hands- a butler turned up.
"Just ask McArthur here if you need anything."Amila smiled, as she went off towards the kitchen herself.
There was already quite a few empty cups on the table, as well as a pot of tea.
"Knowing Amila I would've expected that to already be here."Lacey commented.
"Maybe she was busy and didn't have time until now."Tsumiki suggested.
Akihiko walked up to Lacey.
"So, Lacey...what were you holding in your hands when you entered in the mansion?" Akihiko asked.
"Oh, it was a crest."Lacey said.
"Your crest?" Akihiko asked.
"No, It was Amila's."Lacey said.
"I didn't know if she wanted you guys to know so I felt it best I just didn't say it. But considering who you are to her, there's no harm in saying it. A Reporter found out about her crest- She thought it would be best if she gave the crest to someone else so if someone tried to take it, it wouldn't be there."She said.
"...That's not..."Max started. "...At least... not fully.."
"...Who would want her crest?" Arashi asked.
"It's not so much that they'd want it. it's that they wouldn't want her to have it."Lacey said. "It's just what she thought, anyway."
Max still, didn't look confident in what he was hearing.
George looked at Max.
"...You okay over there?" George asked.
"...This feels.. false."Max said.
"Well,Yeah."Lacey said. "There is more to it.But, She'd rather resolve it herself.I'm sure."
Marick looked at Max for a moment, then looked in the direction Amila went.
Prophets Eye activated, and Marick decided to see what they talked about.
They were in The Office- it was the one Roy used to have, and also the one James had after- Completely redecorated to suit Amila's Gothic Aesthetic.
Lacey walked up to Amila and handed her the item on the gold string, it was a light mint crest with a image of a pair of snakes curled around a staff on it- Not the crest of Ambition, or the Crest of Reliability either.
"...You actually found it."Amila commented- looking it over. "The Crest of Ideas, right?"
"Yep, that's it."Lacey said.
Amila walked up to the desk, opened a drawer, and put it in the drawer- notably, she pushed it so far in it fell behind the drawer completely.
"...Is it actually going to be safe there?"Lacey asked.
"I'm sure of it."Amila said. "And when it's finished-We'll already have that crest, at least."
"Is that all, you wanted to talk about?"Lacey asked.
"Well, Honestly, yes. But- did you want to talk about anything?"Amila asked.
"...When are you planning to tell the others about this?"Lacey asked.
"When it's done."Amila said. "I'm not sure how they'll take us hiding it from them. But I for one would rather not need to spend all my time with them until it's completion."
"...That sounds a bit cold."Lacey said.
"Well it's true."Amila frowned. "Not because I dislike them, but you have noticed- haven't you? Whenever all of us are together, something happens. Each time it's changed things greatly.
Thanks to The Events with Meredith and Daron- Others and other magical abilities are pretty well known, Locrian's a good advocate for them and thanks to his abilities the world is opening up for everyone that it kept trying to pretend didn't exist.
There are still tiny little microscopic parts of Sicrum in many of the people Maya spread them to in her attempts to see what she was doing-even though her Sicrum was completely erased. Without a doubt that will come back to bite us later. and Jashin's guns, Three of them are locked in safes, Eliza and Athena have others, who knows if there are any more out there.
Marrick says History repeats itself but honestly- that's just the effects of the past affecting the future. People with Powers are in the limelight now instead of being ostracized, I'm a potential presidential Candidate. one of my current political enemies- Daniel Harbercorn is a Power Supremacist- and another isn't actually a human. The Babylonian Government has requested we start Mining Crests- Mining- Crests- I know that's not going to work but they want to do it- but I'm getting off track, There are currently 5 Known Neonytes living on this planet. Probably some we don't know about. If this is what's happening to the world in my lifespan, then what's going to happen after it's over?
I'm just planning ahead for that day, really."
"...I see. That was a long speech there, did you have it prepared?"Lacey asked.
Amila laughed slightly. "Honestly? I did. Come on now, they'll probably be wandering what kept us held up so long."
"Very interesting indeed." Marick said in his mind.
"...Dad?" Athena asked.
"One moment Athena, currently thinking about something." Marick said, waiting for Amila to return.
Amila walked in- holding a bottle of champaigne in one hand, and a bottle of lemonade in another- Palsy was behind her holding the juice.
"Hello again."Amila smiled, sitting down and putting the two on the table. "Did I miss anything?"She asked.
"How come you're not in Eugene with Juliet?"Amell asked the digimon-as the butler poured him some Lemonade.
"Technically I get paid for this now."Palsy commented. "The Benefits of being a official citizen!"
"Um, okay."Amell said- as the digimon went and poured Virgil some juice.
"So...Amila.
You do know, if theres anything you need help with, we are more then happy to help..right?" Marick asked.
"Yeah, I know that."Amila said, casually as she poured herself some champagne. "Do you want some of this? "She asked- gesturing the bottle at Marrick.
"Nah, i'll pass." Marick said.
"But yeah, i just wanted to make sure you know." Marick said, as his eye turned purple and the black upside triangle was clearly visible, showing Amila for a few seconds, then it stopped, and he walked over to Jess.
basicly his way of saying. "I know."
Everyone else looked at Amila, looking confused
"...Amila?" Caroline asked.
Amila's eyebrows lowered.
"Of course..Of course."She sighed, downing her cup.
"....Okay, what's going on, Amila?" Arashi asked.
"I have more to my life than sitting in a mansion."Amila said. "Marrick just offered to help me with my own personal project, that's all."
"What project?" Eliza asked.
"It's in it's very early stages."Amila said. "Honestly now is not the best time to talk about it. We're here to have a meeting together where things don't start happening all at once, after all."
"...I guess so." Eliza said, sounding unsure.
"Look, I'll show you when it's finished. Okay."Amila said.
"Okay?"Tsumiki said.
there was a awkward silence for a few seconds.
"Well, that killed the mood."Sitala said.
"...Yup." Akihiko said.
Amila side eye'd Marrick.
"Ooh! Champagne!"Sitala grinned- grabbing it and pouring herself a cup.
Marick sighed.
"Allow me to fix the mood." Marick started and then looked at them all.
"We are here to celebrate, to have a good time where nothing bad happens, and we are lucky to even have this moment.
Sure, i and i know yall would like to know more about what Amila is doing, but it is her own personal thing, rather then question her, we should support her, because if i taught you all anything in the Academy, its unity. Working together, helping and trusting each other. Being there for each other when it mattered most.
So lets not dwell on the little things, or on the things we dont fully know, but lets celebrate our successes, as friends and family.
Because no matter what happens in the future, we are all in this together." Marick said.
"...I agree. We've been friends towards each other for many years, and we shouldn't let secrets tear us apart after what we've been through. And I have faith in Amila and her decisions." Zoey said.
Amila smiled.
"Thank you."She said. "I will definitely show you all when it's finished. You have my word."
"Can you give us a hint?"Hifumi asked.
"Well, Fine. I might as well."Amila said, she then coughed to clear her throat. "It concerns Everything that comes next."
"Well, from what Marick said, and the whole thing with the old lady having your phone, I'm guessing whatever's gonna happen next is the next three years." George said.
"Well, not necessarily that. But just...
Compare The world now, to the world back when we first went to the academy."Amila said.
"It's been like 19 years since the Verita incident, of course things changed."Tara said.
"Yes, and they're not going to stop."Amila said.
"Well, what are we supposed to do?" Athena asked.
"You don't need to do anything."Amila said. "Personally, I'd say the world's been changing for the better. I'm just making some precautions so if something does happen to strike, whoever ends up taking care of it is able to do so easier. Also Considering how we're making contact with more and more presences not from this world- It'd be best to start trying to expand our reach a little."
"Weren't you trying to keep this a secret earlier?"Lacey asked.
"Well Marrick would just use his prophet eye to spoil the surprise for everyone either way."Amila commented. "Besides, I can trust everyone here not to sabotage anything."
"Yeah. You won't need to worry about that. Well, good luck on your project, Amila." Caroline said.
"Thank you."Amila smiled.
There was another knock on the door.
"Who could it be this time?" Misa asked.
Arashi walked up to the door and opened it.
It was a girl with black hair in a red cardigan.
"Hello. Is Athena here?"The Girl asked.
"...Um...she is." Arashi said.
Athena turned her head and looked very surprised.
"...Lara?" Athena asked.
"Ah, There you are."Lara said, walking in.
"I have a question, do you still have the key I gave you?"She asked. "And the Paper?"
"Oh that. Well, Amell had the key the last time I remember. As for the paper, it's probably back in the house. But if you want them, dad could have Ark send those objects back to you." Athena said.
"That would be fine, thanks."Lara said. "...
Did he ever use the key?"
"I'm right here, and I don't think I actually did."Amell said.
"Of course not, it was for our house."Lara said.
"Excuse me, Who are you?"Tsumiki asked.
Lara looked at Athena and Amell, as if looking to be sure if they were trustworthy.
Amell nodded at her, and she then looked at them.
"I'm Lara Cailloux, It's nice to meet you all."Lara said.
"...Hi. So, are you friends with my sister's family?" Eliza asked.
"...Are we friends?"Lara asked.
"Well, Yeah, I'd guess so."Amell said.
"...We never did get to know each other due to me being busy fighting a organization of bad guys who were planning to mind control a entire multiverse." Athena said.
"Hmm, Well. We could be friends."Amell suggested.
"You weren't invited, but.."Amila said- sipping her champagne. "You're free to stay here for a while if you want."
"No, No, It's fine."Lara said.
"So, Amell, do you still have the key?" Athena asked.
"Yeah, It's still in the coat i was wearing then."Amell said.
"Okay. Well, Ark will open a portal to my house and I'll pick up the remaining items and give them to you." Athena told Lara.
Lara nodded, and then looked right at Marrick.
Her eyes fogged up slightly upon looking at him, before she walked out of the mansion- waving at the Group as she left.
When she was out of the mansion, she turned around and looked back at it.
The Lara in front of the Mansion dispersed.
"...Well, she is gone." Akihiko said
"She is kinda cute." Shawny said
"You'll probably see her again."Tara said.
"...Indeed.
That was...interesting." Marick noted.
"...So, um..." Eliza said, raising her glass
"We should all have a toast, to our friendship, our families and of course...to Shawn, who is most likely watching over us as we speak." Eliza said.
"Ah Yes, a Toast."Amila said.
Max raised his glass- which he put Juice in for some reason.
Marick raised his aswell.
"Dont forget us!" a familer voice was heard from outside one of the windows.
Its was Malcolm and Sora, standing outside.
Marick just smiled and brought them in and gave them some of the drinks aswell.
"Glad yall could make it." Marick said.
"And we are glad to be here, even if we are late." Malcolm said.
"Yup, its nice for the city to be quiet for a change." Sora said.
Malcolm and Sora, aswell as Marick, raised their glass's.
Everyone eventually raised their glasses and clinked their glasses before continuing the party.
Eventually, the party finished and everyone went back to their respective cities.
In front of the Vixerello house, Athena was giving Lara her items back.
Lara smiled, saying something under her breath before shaking Athena's hands, then getting tackled with a hug by Amell.
"Well, I'd better get going now."Lara said- prying Amell off her.
"Right. Hope we'll get to see each other again soon." Athena said.
"Right, Next month maybe?"Lara asked. "You know what town i live in now, it's only a hours ride on a train."
"That's a long time."Amell said.
Lara just smiled and walked away.
Athena turned her head to Amell.
"Well, today was pretty fun I guess." Athena said.
"Yeah."Amell said. "..Nothing really happened, but it was fun."
"Would've been better if we had some superhero crisis to save the world from, though."
"We had like two situations that involved saving the world in this month...well, technically, your situation was more personal than multiversal level of danger but still. Though, that Truth or dare game at the mansion was fun...that is till it was Max's turn and made us all get on our knees and walk." Athena said.
"Then there was that one truth, Did not need to know about Hifumi's..."Amell Started, his face turning pale.
"...Yeah." Athena said, looking equally disgusted.
The both of them began walking towards the house.
"I wonder if that Nike guy will get to read Misa's scroll and try to revive his friend." Athena said.
They heard some footsteps behind them.
"Hey..wait up a moment!" a calm...yet very slightly drunk voice said behind them before they reached the house.
Athena turned around.
"...Um, what?" Athena asked.
The man had short black hair, black pants, a white shirt with a black jacket over it aswell as a black cape going down to his feet, he also had a sword on his back. Its worth noteing The mans hair was short black and grey, he looked like a older man, probably early 40s.
In his right hand was a small cup he had clearly been drinking out of.
"The names Kullos, tell your father i said hi, we got some catching up to do some time." he said, as he simply walked away.
Athena just stood there, blinking.
"...Okay then." Athena said, not really sure what to say to that.
"...Qulos?"Amell asked Athena. "He looked drunk."
"...Can't imagine dad meeting up with a guy like that. Well, either way, let's go inside." Athena said as they entered in the house.
"...Well, Maybe Dad knows who that drunkard is."Amell shrugged, walking inside.
"I guess." Athena said.
Athena then walked up to Marick.
"Dad, there is this drunk guy called Kullos who knows you and told us to tell you that he said hi. Do you know him?" Athena asked.
Marick looked a little surprised.
"Kullos?....huh.
Ive not heard that name since the days i was prepareing The Academy." Marick said.
"...You met him many years ago?" Athena asked.
"indeed i did, good man, a bit drunk most of the time, but a good man nonetheless.
He was originally gonna be one of the teachers for the Academy, but had something important to take care of, said i probably wouldnt see him for awhile." Marick said.
"Huh, I see then. Well, he told us that you two have some catching up to do." Athena said.
"It would seem we do.
But thats for another night, right now we should all probably go get some sleep, that was a late party." Marick said.
"Yeah. Can't feel any of my muscles thanks to Max's dare. Well, good night." Athena said, as she went upstairs.
"...How did you know him in the past?"Amell asked- not leaving with Athena.
"Im still not quite sure how he got there, but i met him when i found him inside my office a the top of the main tower, we talked for awhile, for fun, and to decide who would teach the students how best to fight, he faught in the Arena, or rather an early version of it.
We tied to our surprise, so i decided we both would have the job.
Truth be told thats all i really remember, atleast right now." Marick said.
"...So he just appeared in the School?"Amell asked,
there was a bit of silence as he pulled his shoes off. "So, What do you think Amila's Doing?"He asked.
"Probably sleeping, or talking to Lacey." Marick guessed.
"You know what I mean, Dingus."Amell frowned. "With the Secret Future Suprise Thingymadoodle"
"Oh." Marick said them facepalmed.
"Truth be told i know what shes doing, to an extent atleast.
It involves crests i know, something involving them to help us in the future, given what i know about them, i dont see how, but clearly she has an idea.
I can only assume she plans on aquireing certain crests, in an effort to make our jobs of saving the world easier....
Speaking of which, im sorry i wasnt there to help you and Jess, but i must say you both handled it very well, and im very proud of you." Marick smiled.
"Hmm, It's fair."Amell said. "I know if I ever killed anyone i'd be more concerned with trying to deal with that than anything else."
"....yeah...but its still no excuse, and never will be. My problems are not as important as yalls are or were. Even if I made a mistake as large as that.
But that was then, and this is now, not only do i promise to be there next time, and not make that mistake again, but im also tired.
Goodnight Amell." Marick said, as he then walked upstairs.
Amell looked at him as he went upstairs.
He then pulled the Crest of Kindness out of his pocket. "W-Wait, Dad!"He Called out.
Marick went back to him.
"What is it?" Marick asked.
Amell held his crest at his heart.
"You know, We could try being there for you."Amell said.
"What do you mean?" Marick asked.
"Well, You know how you always say you're going to be there for us. How you'll be by our side when things get bad?
Why Don't We Do the same for you?"Amell asked. "So Next time something like that happens? Next Time anything happens. You can count on us too."
Marick smiled.
"Ah, i see.
Truth is what i did...was a burden i didnt want you or Athena to bare, you both will have your own problems to deal with in the future, and the last thing yall will need, is to also have to bare my burdens, aswell as your own.
Being a guardian, i feel things like that more intensely then others can even handle, so ofcourse when i wasnt there for you and Jess, aswell as Athena, it hurt...alot. These things dont recover very quickly for a Guardian, and a father. I'll only feel better once i make it right.
One day i have no doubt you and Athena will become guardians as my father and i have become. Truth is you both have already started.
But back to what you are saying, you dont need my permission to be there for me when i screw up, or am dealing with something, you can do that whenever you want." Marick said, he then put his hand on Amells shoulder.
"You and Athena have already learned so much, and have grown up so fast. You both have already become great people.
And i dont need a prophets eye to tell you how much good you and Athena will do for this world, for each other, and your friends." Marick said, as he looked at Amells crest.
"The Crest of Kindness may not seem like much now, but in time you'll find its power has no limits, its ability is a truely great one, and i have no doubt that one day, your full powers will unlock, and the crest will reveal its full potential to you.
What you do with that, is all up to you, and i have no doubt you'll use it well." Marick said.
Amell smiled, welling up with pride.
He nodded and them went to his room.
Marick smiled, he then went into his and jess's room.
Ark had shown Jess Marick and Amells coversation via a video image, which ofcorse ended.
"Today was a good day." Marick commented
"Yeah. Besides Misa's situation, there was no conflict." Jess said, reading a book.
"Yup.
That truth or dare was fun aswell....Thanks to it, you wont be able to stop me from cooking tomorrow!" Marick said smileing.
"Tch, yeah right." Jess smiled.
"...So, yeah, Ark showed me your conversation with Amell. He is very sweet." Jess said.
"Indeed he is, im very proud of him. Like i said the Crest of Kindness has no limits in terms of power, and i have no doubt he will use it will.
And hey, in all seriousness my father taught me how to cook. He told me alot about how he loved doing things for my mom, she wasnt like every other mom, she did her own thing, so my father was the cook in the house." Marick noted.
"Alright, alright. Though, if the house catches fire in the process, we'll have to move to Eliza's." Jess said.
Marick just smiled, sighed, and rolled his eyes.
"Well, im tired, i think im gonna go to sleep." Marick said.
"Good night." Jess said.
Later that night, once Marick and jess fell asleep.
Marick was dreaming, but rather then a normal dream, it was a memory.
We see the Academy, brand new. We then see Marick in his office, looking down at some schematics for a few new parts of the Academy.
Kullos could be seen leaning against one of the pillers, looking at Marick, he was holding his cup in his hands.
"Are you sure they'll be ready?" Kullos asked.
Marick, who was wearing his Academy outfit, looked up at Kullos.
"I have no doubt, weather or not they are ready matters, if i can succed does." Marick said.
"You dont sound very confident in that." Kullos said.
marick looked down a bit, silent for a moment he looked back up.
"Its not gonna be easy, no. But i understand what i need to do. If my mom and dad taught me anything, its that nothing is impossible." Marick said.
"While that may be true, there are twelve of them, thats twelve chances to screw it all up." Kullos said, then took another drink.
"You cant tell me your not even a little bit worried." Kullos said.
"...I am, but i cant let that stop me." Marick said.
Kullos nodded, as he walked over to the window, overlooking the academy. Ark could be seen flying around over The Academy.
"Have you decided yet on if your going to see what happens if you fail?" Kullos asked, looking back at Marick.
"Yeah, i decided im not.
if i knew what their fate would be if i failed, it might cloud my judgement." Marick said.
"A fair point." Kullos said, walking over to the front of Maricks desk.
"These kids are gonna need you, im sorry i wont be there to help, but this....thing i need to take care of, its gonna take me a while." Kullos mentioned.
"WHat exactly are you doing anyway? you know you can trust me." Marick said.
Kullos shrugged, he then took another drink.
"Im chaseing down a criminal, a very bad...thing. I dont know his name, only that he is an undead of sorts, hes wanted for quite a few murders, and thinks he can get away with anything, hes cocky, arrogant, and its taken me years, but i got a lead, so im gonna spend however much time i have, in hunting him down, hes killed too many innocent people to let get away." Kullos said.
"...I see...
Well, i wish you good luck then." Marick said.
"You too." Kullos said, he then turned around, and left.
Marick just looked down at his files and schematics and continued looking over them.
THE END