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Post by Master Psychic on Feb 16, 2020 19:23:25 GMT
"But we're still down to 0 orbs while F2 is in the lead with three and now the pirates have two while two more remain on two more planets. We can't just jump into F2's ship given the surpressing energy field around that ship and the destruction shield and with plenty of pirate ships, it won't be easy to tell which ship belongs to Perses, it's also the matter of finding the room he keeps the orbs in, facing a lot of pirates and getting past Lynne to get the orbs. We need to prevent the last two from getting taken." Izanami said, crossing her arms.
"Well, it's not like we have to wait till all the orbs are found out and the planets are cleared up, we could try to hijack F2' or one of the pirate's ship to snatch their orbs before we even reach a planet and destroy said ship in the process too...but that would probably take a lot of complex planning and some tactics to pull off a brilliant criminal mastermind heist and those guys won't give them up that easily." Dietz pointed out.
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Post by IDEK on Feb 16, 2020 19:43:21 GMT
"Well, we can pull off that complex planning, can't we?" Diana asked. "We're not stupid."
"They're not either." was Bacchus's response. "Now.. come on, we can't help Theseus just by standing around here."
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Post by Master Psychic on Feb 16, 2020 19:50:02 GMT
"We can't carry three people out of here so...let's take care of Cleopatra first." Izanami decided as she picked up her body and turned to Dietz.
Dietz grabbed his transceiver and puts in the codes that activate the gateway to Earth.
A portal opened up in a matter of seconds and Izanami walked in along with Cleopatra.
After 2 minutes, Izanami walked in with hands covered in orange blood.
"What did the pharaoh say?" Nephthys asked.
"I gave them short version of what happened and asked them to bury the corpse where her family and Amenhotep should be...that's one problem dealt with." Izanami said.
Izanami walked over to Theseus, pulling him up to his feet slowly before wrapping her arm around his shoulder and looked at Bacchus.
"You get the captain." Izanami said.
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Post by IDEK on Feb 17, 2020 0:58:54 GMT
Bacchus nodded, keeping his grip on Hercule.
Diana and Erinye were both silent, Erinye actively refusing to let Theseus into her peripheral vision, while Diana looked between everyone with a concerned expression.
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Post by Master Psychic on Feb 17, 2020 4:23:36 GMT
And so, the group started their long walk to the ship.
———
In front of the burning crater, Marduk, Fafnir and Sapphira were standing in front of it.
“...Are you certain you can do this?” Marduk asked Sapphira:
“...I hope I can.” Sapphira supposed, with a worried expression.
Marduk placed his hand on her shoulder.
“You have the power to do this.” Marduk said.
Sapphira looked at her father and nodded as she turned to the fire.
She aimed her scepter, swinging it around as the flames turned blue and burst into a large pillar that went towards the sky.
Out of that inferno, Cyndass’s flaming spirit peered out of the pillar and looked down on the three dragons.
“...Marduk.” Cyndass said.
Marduk looked back at Cyndass with a pained expression.
“...It’s been too long, my old friend...I never thought I would actually see you ever again...not in these circumstances.” Marduk said.
“...Neither did I. After everything you put me through, I was afraid that we would see each other and cause me more pain than I can bare.” Cyndass said.
Marduk gazed down with closed eyes.
“...I admit, I was blinded by my hate for the Neonytes when I imprisoned you back then...but I eventually considered having second thoughts about my decision till that woman broke you out...and now you died protecting her. In a way, it’s my fault for what happened to you and the best thing I can do now for my former guardian is send him to his rest. Please, forgive me, old friend.” Marduk said.
Cyndass’s spirit looked at Marduk with a unclear expression but a sense of relief and joy could be felt from his spirit.
“...You don’t..know how better it makes me feel to hear you say that, after being tormented for so long by the curse and now I can put it behind me at last. Even after what happened between us, I never hated you, my friend.” Cyndass said.
Marduk himself looked relieved as he smiled slightly at Cyndass.
“Thank you for everything. I will never forget you.” Marduk said.
Cyndass nodded.
“My place is with her now. And no matter where we will end up, whether is Heaven or Hell, I will protect her at all costs.” Cyndass said.
“Then I wish you good luck out there, Dragon Guardian.” Marduk said, doing a respectful bow to him, his children doing the same bow.
Cyndass bowed his head in return and looked at Fafnir and Sapphira.
“As long as you have your children with you, you will never be alone, Marduk. They will take good care of you, I can tell they are strong. Till we see each other again, one day.” Cyndass said.
He opened his wings and took off into the atmosphere, letting out a fearsome roar as his spirit vanished from sight.
Marduk, Sapphira and Fafnir watched up, the dragon king felt peaceful now that he got to see his friend once more and tie up this loose end for once and for all.
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The Royal Guard took a shortcut as they were walking on a straight pathway that will lead them to the ship much faster this way.
Hercule had a pretty worried expression on his face as they were walking.
“What’s wrong, bud?” Dietz asked his leader.
“...The worst part about this? How I look now is exactly how I saw myself when I looked into his eyes.” Hercule said.
“Who’s eyes?” Nephthys asked, turning to look at him.
“...Aku’s eyes.” Hercule frowned.
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Post by IDEK on Feb 17, 2020 21:29:22 GMT
"...How.. interesting." Bacchus commented, blinking. "They showed you the future?"
"Well, you're still alive, so, that has to mean something, right?" Diana asked.
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Post by Master Psychic on Feb 17, 2020 21:45:45 GMT
"Maybe, but when my power overloaded, it was tearing my insides apart left and right, if I kept fighting a lot more...I probably wouldn't be alive right now. But I'll need to plenty of rest and stitches." Hercule sighed, placing his hand on his chest.
"Thankfully, the next planet isn't in this side of the Universe so we'll have plenty of time to heal up and get our shit figured out, atleast now with Cleopatra and Cyndass out of the picture, it will be a bit less complicated when dealing with the pirates and F2 without those two sticking their noses in our business anymore...plus, that Phoenix thing should be a useful trump card next time we fight those guys right?" Dietz asked, looking at Nephthys.
"...The bird is currently slumbering at the moment. It will take time for the two of us to adjust to each other and it's a bit more stronger than my other Evolution spirits, handling it's power will be a challenge." Nephthys guaranteed.
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Post by IDEK on Feb 18, 2020 0:12:28 GMT
"...What would happen if you couldn't?" Erinye asked, looking down at her feet as she walked.
Diana moved to put a hand on Erinye's shoulder, before reflexively pulling it away before Erinye could even notice.
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Post by Master Psychic on Feb 18, 2020 3:51:10 GMT
“I do not know, but it will be best for me to take this process very slowly without rushing it if we want to succeed.” Nephthys said.
Izanami had her arms crossed as they were walking before turning to look at Hercule and Bacchus.
“Did Koshi show any signs of slowing down when you fought him?” Izanami asked.
“...I couldn’t be able to tell. The guy was pretty spry for someone who is sick.” Hercule frowned.
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Post by IDEK on Feb 18, 2020 17:58:38 GMT
"The guy certainly didn't look, or fight like he was sick." Bacchus commented.
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Post by Master Psychic on Feb 18, 2020 18:11:35 GMT
“...He may of taken his medicine a bit earlier before he arrived. If he kept fighting a bit more longer...he might...” Izanami muttered.
“Look, I get he is your friend and everything but it doesn’t look likely that you and him will be able to reach a common ground, especially after what happened to Nakiri. We will have to fight him and his pals again sooner or later, no matter how you will try to make amends with them.” Dietz said.
Izanami din’t say anything as she began walking a little bit faster, not wanting to continue the topic.
Hercule pulled out his transceiver which was slightly cracked as he tried to give Hestia a call.
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Post by IDEK on Feb 18, 2020 20:33:58 GMT
For a few brief seconds, it rang, before...
"Hello, this is the voicemail. If you are hearing this then the Queen is busy right now, please leave a message or call later on."
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Post by Master Psychic on Feb 18, 2020 20:42:05 GMT
Hercule clicked on the button, starting to record his message.
"Queen Hestia, we just finished our mission on Uraeus. I have good news and bad news. Cupid Clovis is no longer a threat, he got betrayed by his assistant Daphne and dropped his entire ship on him and both Cyndass and Cleopatra were taken out during this. But unfortunately, my body is a mess from that battle and Theseus got crushed aswell and isn't awake right now, the pirates took the orb and Koshi of F2 took the orb Cleopatra had. We will contact you when all of us will recover from what happened. Hercule out."
Hercule clicked the 'send' button and put the transceiver back in his pocket.
"At the very least, she will be able to rest easy knowing that Cupid will not try to ruin our damaged reputation with his dumbass schemes ever again. His death will be a big deal on the news channels." Hercule said, as the Absalon appeared in their view in the distance.
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Post by IDEK on Feb 18, 2020 22:00:48 GMT
"...In the end, Theseus didn't even defeat him." Erinye commented.
"It's fitting though." Diana said, wearing a smile. "That his own allies would off him."
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Post by Master Psychic on Feb 18, 2020 22:04:20 GMT
"...Did you refer to your father by his name?" Nephthys asked Erinye.
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