The Ancient Ones: Age of Nothingness (IC)

[Kaidou]

"Ah, really?...yeah...my favorite character's Chopper, who's yours?" Ackerman chuckled back nervously and immediately started to clean up xer face with a napkin.
So ein Mist! Now he probably thinks I'm a slob and a glutton too...
"By the way, everyone calls me Ackerman." Xe introduced. "Ackerman, like in Levi Ackerman."

"My name is Frederick. Nice to meet you young man." Frederick flashed a tight smile.

"Doffy", the boy replied, then burst out into giggling at his own joke. "That oversized hunk of muscles and fluffy pink feathers... it's too bad they don't sell tankōbon volumes here anymore. We're stuck at Volume 80 now." He stopped and poured himself a glass of water from the jug sitting on his table, before shifting his chair closer to where Ackerman and Frederick were seated.

"Nice to meet you, too. I'm Seishirō Akita. You can call me Yocchi; that's what my dad calls me, so I'm used to it."

(世 can be pronounced as "yo" or, in Akita Jr's name, "sei". The -cchi ending is an endearing way to address someone.)

[Kaidou]

Dimension 440
Ulu

Personal Residence of the Crawford Family

"Grandpa... who are those men?"

Alvin Crawford, Supreme Commander of the Chimaera, was rudely awakened in the middle of the night by a young voice and a pair of hands shaking his body. His granddaughter. She had, apparently, seen something.

Not wasting any time, Crawford clad himself in a bathrobe (for he slept naked), taking his pistol, and surreptitiously slipping his black wand into the sleeve of his bathrobe. Nobody else knew that he owned that wand, not even the Senju of the Chimaera, and he planned to keep that a secret even from his own family.

"Come", he said to the little girl, who was barely ten. "Show me."

They went to the balcony, and Crawford slipped on his pince-nez, taking the mounted telescope on the parapet, squinting into it, and looking out into the distance. Across the plains surrounding his mansion marched a large battalion of men bearing torches and weapons. Leading them was a one-armed man in a flowing, pure white kimono and a bandage crossing his face and covering one eye.

"Takekai Sangū", snarled the old man, gritting his teeth furiously. "The Reaper of the Eastern Japanese Empire."

The doors of the balcony were thrown open once again, and a young man charged through, out of breath and sweating profusely.

"Papa..."

"Yes, George", the old man replied. "I see them."

"No", the young man interjected. "There's a naval force numbering almost a hundred ships. They're coming in from the North, and they're bearing the flags of Yukihiro Yukimura."

"Contact Aruen", Alvin Crawford commanded. "Tell him to bring five Rank 1 Commanders down here immediately."

"We can't. For some reason, none of our phones are working."

"Shit." Alvin Crawford gritted his teeth, trying to control his fury before his granddaughter as veins writhed on his forehead. He reached into his bathrobe's sleeve and withdrew the black wand, clutching it tightly.

"Grandpa", asked the ten year old girl, "Who's Aruen?"

"You don't need to know", the old man answered, smiling and stroking her shoulder reassuringly. To George, he said, "Take Sophie. Bring her to the cellar, and protect her."

With both his son and his granddaughter out of the scene, Crawford whirled around to face the battalions marching in from the East. He raised his black wand, climbed onto the parapet, and released a bolt of black energy, sending it flying towards Sangū.

The Japanese general, in response, drew his katana halfway with his arm, pulling the blade out and blocking the black bolt of magic, deflecting it and sending it crashing into a tree, where it melted through the trunk and caused the ancient plant to collapse onto the ground. He sheathed his blade and raised his head, glaring at the Manju with his one eye.

"Damn it!"

Seeing that his attack on Sangū was ineffective, Crawford leapt off the parapet, charging back into the mansion.

...

In barely an hour, the combined forces of Sangū's land battalion and Yukimura's naval fleet had arrived and landed, with almost a thousand Japanese soldiers charging into the mansion's grounds and killing off the security guards. In the interest of keeping his identity as the Manju secret, Crawford had opted not to have powerhouse security to protect his lodging, so as not to draw attention to himself when he was just Alvin Crawford.

He regretted that decision sorely.

"That bastard Asano has really done a number on me."

...

Yukimura Division
雪村班

COL
Asahi Izumi
泉　生

Asahi Izumi was widely renowned as the heavyweight assassin of Yukimura's division, being the young general's go-to man whenever he needed a quick cleaning up of inconvenient people where stealth wasn't a top priority.

In this particular case, Yukimura had deemed the operation large-scale enough to warrant the use of his beast, and had opted to bring him along despite his destructive capacity.

"Alright, boys", said the young general, drawing both of his blades and flicking them to test his strength that night, "let's go cut the snake's head off."

...

Crawford Family Mansion
Corridors

As the soldiers surrounded Crawford's mansion to prevent anybody from escaping surreptitiously, the two generals and their highest subordinates entered the building itself, cleaning out the corridors and cutting down the numerous guards who stood around and tried to fight back the Japanese soldiers fighting their way through.

The first real challenge came in the form of a giant man blocking Yukimura's path.

Rank 2 Commander
Bunuu Vilkostres
"Snake King"
Combatant of the Chimaera (Aruen Army)

"You are not going anywhere. I am the bodyguard of the Manju!"

The wild eyed, wild haired man reached into the air. Both his hands began to wriggle and slither, and suddenly, with a bizarre squelching noise, turned into cobras. He adopted a fighting stance and shot forth both his cobra hands, striking one of the lieutenants who had followed Yukimura in.

Sheathing one of his swords, Yukimura whirled the Sangū Family black blade and turned to face Izumi.

"Let's take him together."

Izumi nodded and charged forward, only to be grabbed by the back collar by Yukimura, who twisted the giant colonel and used him as a meat shield, blocking another strike from Vilkostres. The Rank 2 Commander snarled, as both his snake hands' mouths buried themselves in Izumi's chest, causing the massive colonel to squeal in pain and then fall limp.

"Using your subordinate as a shield... have you got no respect for them?"

Yukimura shrugged, tossing the body aside much to the horror of his other lieutenants who had followed him in.

"Well... no..."

Before Vilkostres could dislodge his snakes' fangs from Izumi's chest, Yukimura leapt up, propelled himself off the dead colonel's corpse, and flew towards the Snake King. Drawing his other sword, the young general spun around in the air, slashing both his blades and cleanly slicing off Vilkostres' arms, eliciting a scream of pain from the wild haired, wild eyed man.

"...because it was you who actually killed him."

...

[Prusselanden]

"Ah, really?...yeah...my favorite character's Chopper, who's yours?" Ackerman chuckled back nervously and immediately started to clean up xer face with a napkin.
So ein Mist! Now he probably thinks I'm a slob and a glutton too...
"By the way, everyone calls me Ackerman." Xe introduced. "Ackerman, like in Levi Ackerman."

"My name is Frederick. Nice to meet you young man." Frederick flashed a tight smile.

"Doffy", the boy replied, then burst out into giggling at his own joke. "That oversized hunk of muscles and fluffy pink feathers... it's too bad they don't sell tankōbon volumes here anymore. We're stuck at Volume 80 now." He stopped and poured himself a glass of water from the jug sitting on his table, before shifting his chair closer to where Ackerman and Frederick were seated.

"Nice to meet you, too. I'm Seishirō Akita. You can call me Yocchi; that's what my dad calls me, so I'm used to it."

(世 can be pronounced as "yo" or, in Akita Jr's name, "sei". The -cchi ending is an endearing way to address someone.)

"Seishiro-kun.... it's a pretty cool name." Ackerman smiled and coughed. "I think I'll call you Yocchi when we're more familiar with each other, though. So the restaurant we're in operated by your family?"
Fred kept a wary but interested eye on Ackerman, not wanting xer to do anything that would draw unwanted attention whilst xe was talking with Seishiro. Four years and the Lieutenant could still be quite clumsy and dorky.

[Kaidou]

"Seishiro-kun.... it's a pretty cool name." Ackerman smiled and coughed. "I think I'll call you Yocchi when we're more familiar with each other, though. So the restaurant we're in operated by your family?"
Fred kept a wary but interested eye on Ackerman, not wanting xer to do anything that would draw unwanted attention whilst xe was talking with Seishiro. Four years and the Lieutenant could still be quite clumsy.

"Just me and my dad, actually", Akita Jr replied. "My mum... she's busy with other things, so she seldom comes here." He shrugged, scratching his nose.

"Other things?" Samuel turned his chair around to make his conversation easier.

"Yea, she's a bank teller." Akita Jr smiled at Samuel.

"I see... Well, your dad makes pretty good steaks."

"Glad you like them."

...

[Prusselanden]

"Seishiro-kun.... it's a pretty cool name." Ackerman smiled and coughed. "I think I'll call you Yocchi when we're more familiar with each other, though. So the restaurant we're in operated by your family?"
Fred kept a wary but interested eye on Ackerman, not wanting xer to do anything that would draw unwanted attention whilst xe was talking with Seishiro. Four years and the Lieutenant could still be quite clumsy.

"Just me and my dad, actually", Akita Jr replied. "My mum... she's busy with other things, so she seldom comes here." He shrugged, scratching his nose.

"Other things?" Samuel turned his chair around to make his conversation easier.

"Yea, she's a bank teller." Akita Jr smiled at Samuel.

"I see... Well, your dad makes pretty good steaks."

"Glad you like them."

...

"He...he also makes really good Omurice!"
The Omurice on Ackerman's plate had disappeared in seconds. There wasn't even any sauce staining the plate.
"Well, I guess since you and your Dad are together often, you guys must be pretty close, huh?" Xe glanced at Akito Sr. and then at Seishiro. "It's impressive how you guys keep this place so well run."

[The United Equstrian Front]

Interdenominational Hotel
Marcus Peters
For an indescribable amount of time Marcus was bored, the only thing he could do was sleep and that wasn't his favorable option, since sleep for him meant either wasted time at best and at worst daring the powers that be to screw with him. After sometime thinking he was deposited onto a hotel floor where multiple beings were coming and going constantly, with some even looking suspiciously like him. His head surged with memories of this place. Some being happy and filled with love while others where dread and hate flowed from freely, sighing he walked to where a plump man sat behind a desk answering calls in multiple languages and talking to what Marcus guessed where guests visiting this hotel. He approached the man just as he finished the call,
"Uh hey there, can you send me to a realm of some sort? One that is not at war?" he internally cringed, he needed to work on his social skills ASAP. The man stared at him with what could be called a confused smile, he tapped the desk space before speaking,
"Okay sir from what I can see you seem like the type of person to corrupt places. You're not aren't you?" His smile faded and his face gained a serious edge to it. All this was registering within Marcus's head, and further causing him to cringe, he glanced about before hearing the man laugh.
"Oh no need to fear stranger I got the perfect place for ya!" He pressed a button and a door marked Realm 0 appeared beside Marcus,
"I do this for everyone kiddo just hop on through and try not to eviscerate anyone ok?" and with a beep of a phone started to deal with another guest. Marcus stood there shocked, and numbly opened the door and jumped through to escape the troll called Conway.

---

Realm 0
Marcus Peters
Plummeting to the ground wasn't his idea of peace, but it surly beat fighting against a Void Dweller within his own turf. Regaining focus Marcus relaxed his muscles and studied the ground below him, and groaned.
"Really Acid? Why does it always have to be acid." while complaining Marcus started making symbols with his hands at a pace that would imply he watched Naruto as a kid. Soon wings of magic sprung from his back and he was able to steer to a bustling road. As he touched down he glanced around to see a restaurant four blocks ahead,
"Thank Christ food. Maybe some people too." With that he shot to a nearby wall and ran up it and proceeded to jump along rooftop to rooftop taking a few notes on the tech here. After reaching the block the restaurant resided he jumped down to the ground with a thud. Patting out a few wrinkles and straightening his tie Marcus walked through it and glanced around the place. He let out a relived sigh as he requested a booth.

[Kaidou]

Realm 0
Timere
Yon

-

"Irasshaimase!"

The arrival of Marcus prompted Akita Sr to leave the little resting lounge behind the kitchen, clad in his smart beige shirt and vest, complete with his name tag and with a tray of teacups and a teapot.

秋田　天空
Sora Akita

"My name is Sora Akita", the old man introduced. "It's a pleasure to have you here." He bowed to Marcus, smiling, before ushering him to a table further away from where the seven travellers were seated, before pouring a cup of tea for him and passing him a packet of creamer, a little box of sugar cubes, and a large menu.

やすてい

ドリンク | Drinks
- 酒 | Sake - ฿80 per cup
- アメリカンコーヒー | Americano Coffee - ฿20 per cup
- カップチノ | Cappuccino - ฿25 per cup
- お茶 | Green tea - ฿20 per cup
- その他のアルコール | Other alcoholic drinks - ฿50 per cup

---

ステーキセット | Steak Sets
- 牛肉ステーキセット | Beef steak set
Sirloin: ฿100
Ribeye: ฿160
Striploin: ฿210
Tenderloin: ฿260

ハンバグセット | Hamburg Sets
- 牛肉ハンバグセット | Beef hamburg set: ฿120
- ポークハンバグセット | Pork hamburg set: ฿110

---

Add Rice: +฿20
Add Miso soup: +฿20
Add French fries: +฿15

---

Special orders: Price can be negotiated

...

"He...he also makes really good Omurice!"
The Omurice on Ackerman's plate had disappeared in seconds. There wasn't even any sauce staining the plate.
"Well, I guess since you and your Dad are together often, you guys must be pretty close, huh?" Xe glanced at Akito Sr. and then at Seishiro. "It's impressive how you guys keep this place so well run."

"Yea, I suppose", said Akita Jr, turning his head and nodding at Marcus with a smile as he entered the little restaurant.

"Well... we manage, I guess. We seldom have full house anyway, so it's a pretty good balance we've got, I guess." He chuckled. "We make just enough money to live comfortably, and not too many customers for things to get... crazy."

[Prusselanden]

Realm 0
Timere
Yon

-

"Irasshaimase!"

The arrival of Marcus prompted Akita Sr to leave the little resting lounge behind the kitchen, clad in his smart beige shirt and vest, complete with his name tag and with a tray of teacups and a teapot.

秋田　天空
Sora Akita

"My name is Sora Akita", the old man introduced. "It's a pleasure to have you here." He bowed to Marcus, smiling, before ushering him to a table further away from where the seven travellers were seated, before pouring a cup of tea for him and passing him a packet of creamer, a little box of sugar cubes, and a large menu.

やすてい

ドリンク | Drinks
- 酒 | Sake - ฿80 per cup
- アメリカンコーヒー | Americano Coffee - ฿20 per cup
- カップチノ | Cappuccino - ฿25 per cup
- お茶 | Green tea - ฿20 per cup
- その他のアルコール | Other alcoholic drinks - ฿50 per cup

---

ステーキセット | Steak Sets
- 牛肉ステーキセット | Beef steak set
Sirloin: ฿100
Ribeye: ฿160
Striploin: ฿210
Tenderloin: ฿260

ハンバグセット | Hamburg Sets
- 牛肉ハンバグセット | Beef hamburg set: ฿120
- ポークハンバグセット | Pork hamburg set: ฿110

---

Add Rice: +฿20
Add Miso soup: +฿20
Add French fries: +฿15

---

Special orders: Price can be negotiated

...

"He...he also makes really good Omurice!"
The Omurice on Ackerman's plate had disappeared in seconds. There wasn't even any sauce staining the plate.
"Well, I guess since you and your Dad are together often, you guys must be pretty close, huh?" Xe glanced at Akito Sr. and then at Seishiro. "It's impressive how you guys keep this place so well run."

"Yea, I suppose", said Akita Jr, turning his head and nodding at Marcus with a smile as he entered the little restaurant.

"Well... we manage, I guess. We seldom have full house anyway, so it's a pretty good balance we've got, I guess." He chuckled. "We make just enough money to live comfortably, and not too many customers for things to get... crazy."

"I see." Ackerman chuckled back with a tiny hint of nervousness. "Well, it sounds like a nice life to have. Much better than constantly wandering around."
Xe then thought of something.
"Oh, I wonder if you'd like to read this...?"
Xe pulled out the 81st volume of the One Piece Manga from xer coat to offer it to him.

Ackerman you fool...
Fred just shook his head.

[Legokiller]

Borg Arc Collab: Deroes,Naval, Me, and Petro

Ockham's Razor
Note: Takes place prior to the Red Alert, Tokyo! Arc

Iris causally returned to the group at the bridge, holding a carry out container of a dozen Casteliacones, the non sapient brothers of the vanillite, and offered it for the crew to enjoy. “It’s vanilla flavor, and it's a very popular treat back in Unova! Oh, by the way Ty, I heard this kind of ice cream can cure any status effects. Neat, isn’t it?” While Iris held the goodies, her eyes darted to the planet, noticing mushroom fireballs exploding at the surface.

The Unovan Champion blinked, baffled and confused of what kind of weapon of mass destruction is being unleashed down on the planet. “Hey guys, what’s happening in that planet? Just, what are those big fireballs?”

Captain America saw what was happening down on the planet and he turn on his headpiece to get into contact with Fury. “Fury what is going on? I thought we told Aegis to quit using those nukes!?” Roger heard Fury sigh at the other line. “Sorry Cap, but it seem someone found out that the borg are using something dangerous that has the risk of infecting us as well and Aegis finds the threat so great that they are ordering everyone to exterminate every single drone on the universe.” Captain America stood still with a look of horror on his face. They were ordering a genocide.

“Sir what sort of biological weapon can the borg be using that calls for genocide!” The furious American super soldier shouted, not even bothering on lowering down his voice as he was furious that anyone would ever think that is was an appropriate response to dealing with their enemies. “It’s not a biological agents Steve. Look at the ship’s computers, you’ll find out what has Aegis scared.” Sombra was typing on a holographic keyboard and soon a large screen appeared, showing all the information that Aegis has about the abyss and the danger it has along with the protocol for Code Ragnarok.

Tadayoshi watched, disappointed in the orbital bombardment as it occurred. However, new ships arrived, and Tadayoshi listened as Sagittarius spoke. After he left, Tadayoshi closed the Razor’s communications temporarily, and turned to Marguerite. They seemed to talk about what had just happened for a moment, then nodded.

Tadayoshi opened the Ockham’s Razor’s comm channels, and spoke to the Cornerian fleet.
“Everyone regroup. We’ll lead the formation, alongside General Pepper’s flagship. The ground battle is over, from what I’ve heard, so all of our attention should be on the cubes. If we attack each cube as a group, we should be able to pick them off one by one pretty quickly.”

Marguerite sighed, and turned to Tadayoshi.
“What do you think that man… Sagittarius… Was talking about?”
“I’m not sure. We’ll have to ask Conundrum. I’m sure he has some insight.”

With that, Miku attempted to open communications with the Traveler, but was unable to.
“The Traveler’s communications are locked.” Miku said. “I can’t make contact.”
“That’s strange. I didn’t think Conundrum was the private type.” Tadayoshi said.

Suddenly, Wilfre’s fleet pulled out of the battle, and without warning made a multiversal jump. Miku alerted the Ockham’s Razor crew to this movement.

“We can’t afford to go after them right now… We’re still tied up.” Tadayoshi said. A second passed, and he pressed a couple of buttons, opening communications with Fay and Miyu.
“Fay, Miku, follow Wilfre’s fleet based on their after-jump signatures. Make sure he doesn’t get into trouble.”
“Got it! If he tries anything, he won’t get far.” Fay said, confidently.
With that, Fay and Miyu made a jump, following Wilfre’s fleet.

“Okay, hold up.” Iris looked at Tadayoshi.” Who is Wilfre and why is he fleeing from the battle? Did he got spook out or something?”

[Legokiller]

Space

As for the events on the Traveler, Jacob read over the files on the Abyss as the planet was being reduced to molten slag below his ship. He hated this idea, but it seemed as though there was little choice now. If the Borg really were manipulating the Abyss, they needed to be stopped. The Doctor contacted him, informing him of their problem, however whatever that creature was, it was keeping him from teleportation things back up.

"Hang Doctor I'm on my way." He told the Time Lord, getting ready to leave. Suddenly Clairus spoke up. "Hold on minute... I'm going down there." She said, earning a concerned look from Jacob. "What?" He asked her. Clairus had a surprisingly confident look on her face. "I've done nothing but sit back and watch as this war goes on. The Doctor and the others need help, and I'm going to help them! I've got to do something!" She explained.

"Besides, you've got the ship to look after. Now I'm going down there and that's final!" Jacob pondered what she said for a few moments, and then reluctantly nodded. "All right Clairus... Go on." He said, earning a quick nod from Clairus, and then she ran to the teleporter pad and was sent down to the planet below.

Jacob hoped she would be alright. Suddenly AI set off an alarm. -Sir. Multiple contacts on sensors!- She said. Jacob turned to his monitor, and indeed there were several rifts opening near the fleet. "What are they?" He asked. -Unknown sir. They appear to be some sort of strange dimensional folds. I've not seen anything like them before.- She said.

And then hundreds of small vessels flew out of the rifts, each one shaped like a crystal shard covered in strange markings. These small ships were followed by massive pyramid ships made out of the same material, and they began firing on any and all Borg ships near them. Jacob gasped, as he knew what they were. "Zodiac..." He muttered.

Some of the ships from the Aegis fleet turn their attention to the strange ships, preparing to fire on what could probably be an enemy fleet arriving in. “Unidentified fleet, state your intentions on this battlefield this instance.” one of the captains demanded.

Back in the TARDIS the skeleton was sitting next to Frisk as the child cried about the action being down and the nukes being used outside. “So Conundrum is finally coming down to help us. Hopefully he as some ancient one tech to make this fight easier for us.” Elizabeth said, looking at the door to see if the thing’s outside.

“A Precursor race.” Star said in astonishment. It wasn’t in any of her long running data bank of the species in the Pokemon universe, or anything else recorded in her multiverse catalog. It was as if none of the children of the multiverse written anything about this race’s existence, nor presumed to be gone from the eons of time. There is one way to find out, as Star activated her first contact protocol and attempt to establishment communications with the unknown aliens.

“This is Star of the Pokemon League of Earth, and lead AI of the P.L.S Saturn. The people of earth, and my fellow Forerunner comrades means no harm against your kind, old ones. It’s a welcome site to see you battling the borg, and rid them from this section of the galaxy.” Star then added. “So what brings you here?”

On the Aegis ship, the Saturn, the Razor, and the Traveler, a green circle appeared on the floor, and then the green and translucent shape of a tall armored figure appeared on the bridge. "I am High-Admiral Sagittarius, Ninth of the Zodiac Council. I have come to assist you in this battle." The figure said, looking down on the bridge crews. Jacob looked up at Sagittarius with awe. "Where have you been?! We could have used you a long time ago!" He exclaimed.

Sagittarius said nothing for a moment, and then he simply let out a "hmph". "If only you knew Half-blood. If it were not for us, you would have probably lost this war long ago. We have been fighting on a separate front these few months. I would not assume that we had simply left the Multiverse to die so soon if I were you." He said in a superior tone. Jacob simply sighed and looked down at the floor awkwardly. He was 5000 years old and hardly a child... But he sure felt like one who was being scolded now.

One of the captains of the Aegis fleet spoke after Sagittarius scolded Jacob like an unruly child. “The borg in this universe have been sighted using the abyss in one of their creation and there is the possibility that the hive in this universe is contaminated by the abyss. Because of the clear threat we have enacted Code Ragnarok on the planet and the drones. All weapons must be used for the termination of every drone on the universe regardless of the cost. The Code will only become inactive unless all drones are terminated.” The captain explained in a cold, clinical and detached manner.

“Captain, the specimens of the drones and our dronfield comrades I been diagnosing in the Saturn have no evidence of abyss contamination. In my records thus far, the drones I’m treating to be restored into their former selfs are safe.” Star stated as she processed to open up a holographic screen to check on the medical records. “I can send further intel of my findings.” The catwoman AI turned to Sagittarius, giving a bow of respect. “My commander and the League will appreciate your assistance in this battle, High-admiral.”

The captain looked at the AI incredulously. “From what we heard from Ashwood one of the drones displayed the power to destroy spirits, a property that the abyss has displayed numerous times and one of the forms it’s powers has taken is that of smoke. The borg are a collective and as a result abyssal infection will spread much more quickly with their kind. Unless you are you suggesting that Ashwood lied to us all?”

Sagittarius removed his helmet, revealing an aging face with long pointed ears, and strange glowing markings on his forehead. He looked unimpressed. "Foolish human... This is clearly not abyss magic. And if it were we would have known long before this if the Borg were experimenting with it. My people have... Experience with the abyss... And I assure you we have not found evidence of abyss magic anywhere within the collective." He said. Jacob would have to ask about this "experience" that Sagittarius spoke of at a later date. Sagittarius then looked at Star and nodded. "Thank you, but as I have already explained, we are already aware of the abyss and its effects." He told her.

"And before you ask me, no I do not know what the Borg have access to in order to do what they have demonstrated."

“Ashwood gravitated to what she experienced and the knowledge she learned, however, it is clear she misinterpret the entity. The creature my commander faces is channeled an unknown energy, and its powers are reported to have incredible feats of destruction.” Star began to make attempts to open up a hotline to the TARDIS. “I shall report to my commander and the Doctor about this recent news.” Star frowned a little, imagining if Sans was here, he might tell people about this incredible bad times that await, or be angry at Elizabeth.

“And my people have experience with the abyss everytime it tries to invade our world, we have witnessed its effects to know what it can do old one. If the abyss isn’t what they have as a weapon than what else can erase spirits?” The captain told the Zodiac, the captain refusing to believe the idea that what the borg have was not the abyss. The main reason being that if they were to accept that the abyss was not present than what is happening now would be nothing more but ceaseless violence, just a random act of atrocity with no sense of comfort that there was a greater good to lessen the depravity being committed. Aegis can be said to be run by psychos and nutjobs but most don’t want to walk away feeling like monsters.

The Captain looked at Star. “Get us Ashwood as well. We need to know what exactly she saw down there.” the captain’s fingers were drumming on his seat repeatedly, a nervous reaction to the possibility of the Zodiac’s words being true.

Sagittarius sighed. "Oh human ignorance... May the great one strengthen me. There are many forces in the multiverse that can destroy spirits. Now I would love to argue my point more, but I believe that we have a battle to win. Also I highly suggest you cease fire on the planet below, and focus on the battle here. Because as I have said; there is no evidence that abyssal magic is at work here." He said, earning an "Amen to that sir." from Jacob.

With that Sagittarius vanished, and the battle continued.

The captain didn’t follow the order of ceasing the fire of the nukes, instead they lean back on their chair and began to rub their foreheads. In their head a battle was being waged, a part of them still believed that the abyss was present on the planet and fear of it’s possible presence played a major part on that thought lingering in his head. Yet the part that was now doubting the abyss being involved was telling him to cease fire and to spread the news to the other ships, but can he accept that he and many others have committed senseless mass destruction because they were tricked by one woman?

Outside without the order of the ceasefire more ships still dropped down nuclear weapons and bombard the planet with whatever weapons they have with ground forces fighting their way out of the planet to retreat.

The Saturn halt its orbital bombardment to focus its attention to the ever present Borg fleet in space. Unlike her human companions, Star was created to serve as a AI warship for the interstellar empire like the Forerunners, and now, a hopeful and kindhearted woman named Serena Baker for her world. Seeing this error, Star can enact and spare the guilt from her commander. Star will take the blame and responsibility for her actions, and will accept any charges, of this crime. It’s easy to blame a robot who is determined to enact a day of reckoning against the organics.

“Serena.” Star opened up the holo caster once more in the TARDIS. “I understand you see something special inside of Elizabeth Ashwood, however, she wouldn’t be pleased about this report. The creature you faced is not from the abyss, and I have the Precursor, the Zodiacs, to comfort it. I’d ceasefire of all orbital weapons on this planet, and will address any charges for my actions. Of course, AEGIS wish to speak with Elizabeth and ask for a testimony of the creature you saw.” Star shrugged and stared at the group with a straight face. Serena and Mei’s jaws dropped as they fell into a red herring, while Alice held a hand to cover her mouth, shocked and disgusted.

Both Papyrus and Frisk were shocked and mortified with the news that what everyone thought was a threat to not only their lives but to the universe was a red herring, one that resulted in the deaths of many drones that could probably be saved from the collective. Elizabeth looked shock too, taking several steps back. “No I saw it. I saw that thing destroying the spirits, I felt it.” she said in a low voice, struggling to accept the idea that what she saw was wrong, trying to deny the horrific reality that the chaos outside was the result of a mistake. “They are using abyssal magic! What else would they be using if not that!” she shouted.

“You believe that only abyss magic can destroy a soul, while the Zodiacs witness countless other possibilities of soul destroying powers in the multiverse. The drones on this world weren’t committed, or capable of any magical prowess from the abyss or any other magics to do so. I examine the bodies onboard the Saturn, and gathered data that suggest no evidence for the abyss present. What the borg possess to destroy souls is the one creature you faced, using unknown powers and far dangerous. It is an unique entity unlike any other drones.” Star rolled her eyes. “In other words, you fucked up big time love.”

Elizabeth kept muttering no to herself with each word Star said, looking down as her left hand covered her eye. Just like the Aegis captain from above her mind too was fighting over still believing that the abyss was present and cling to the comfort the the idea has on the necessity of such drastic actions or accept the truth and the magnitude of her fatal error. “You were made by an ancient race, maybe your software is outdated.” Elizabeth muttered to herself. “That has to be it, your systems couldn’t detect the abyss inside of them.

That isn’t surprising, just like some diseases sometimes abyssal infection can hide for a long time with no symptoms until something suddenly triggers them. I’m sure that is what is happening with the drones in your ship.” Elizabeth looked at the AI, giving it a confident smirk but behind it she was scared of being wrong about her claim.

“Just watch Star, something would make those drones show their infected. Besides just because some random group who calls themselves after a body of stars say it isn’t the abyss suddenly they are right? I need more proof than just their words alone.” Elizabeth put her hands on her hips. Elizabeth was now in denial over the truth about her making a terrible mistake, mainly because the consequence of her screw up mixed with her already tarnished reputation would just make sure that any attempt to win back her people from her home world impossible if this ever gets out.

Jacob couldn't help but notice that AEGIS had not stopped firing on the planet, and so he contacted them. "Were you not listening? Your abyss magic that you're so worried about doesn't exist, cease fire now. He ordered, a commanding tone entering his voice as he spoke. And then a new voice spoke.
"Look. They're not going to stop... You'll have to make them... Won't that be fun?" It asked him. "No no no no..." Jacob whispered, closing his communications line. -Sir?- AI worriedly asked Jacob. "AI... It's-GAH!" Jacob suddenly hit the floor writhing in pain. -Sir!- AI exclaimed, manifesting herself as a hologram, and rushing to Jacob's side. He looked at her pleadingly. "AI... Help me.... He-AHHHHH GET OUT OF MY HEAD! GETOUTGETOUTGETOUTGETOUT!"
And then Jacob was silent and still. -Sir?! Sir?! Wake up!- AI demanded, panic filling her voice. Jacob's eyes shot open, and he looked at AI and uttered three words. "Protocol Silence Mode." And with those words AI gasped and vanished. Jacob had shut her down. He stood up and cracked his neck. "Mmm.... So sorry AI... But I can't have you getting in my way..."

[Legokiller]

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"He has awakened.
"Finally.
"What now?
"Now we move to phase 2.

Planet surface
The Doctor didn't like this at all. If the abyss was not to blame for this, then what was? A sinister laughter soon answered his question. "Oh no Miss Ashwood. You are mistaken. It vas not zhe abyss zhat was to blame, but rather it vas I." The voice said. Suddenly a robed figure appeared from behind the group, his red eyes gleaming as he stared at the group. "Hello zhere my friends." He said, more laughter coming out of him.

The Captain heard Jacob's tone yet even with the tone it only made the battle within much harder for him. "Corporal your in charge. I'm going to be chambers." The captain got up and walked out of the bridge, leaving behind a stun crew." The Corporal now suddenly thrust into a position of leadership order the officers to send the fleet the information that they learn about the abyss.

However the information didn't reach all ships right away as some were also using their nukes against borg ships and during the conflict the ships were more focus on attacking the ships than to read the received message, it was only after those that survive and won their fight that they realize what has happened. The fleet stopped firing at the planet and those that weren't caught in another space fight against a cube just stopped firing entirely, as many of the captains, admirals and commanders all began to argue against each other over both the validity of the information and how to respond should the threat of the abyss be nothing more but a false alarm they over reacted to.

The rest of the alliance fleet was also in a mess on how to deal with the sudden revelation as some only focus on dealing with the cubes as in fighting was now spreading on how to respond to the mistake.


Planet Surface- TARDIS

Elizabeth turn to the robed figure, pointing the bladed end of her staff as the blade was coated in crimson energy, making it look more like a plasma blade. "Who the fuck are you sith reject and what the did you gave those over glorified future zombies!" Elizabeth demanded. Where Jacob made his tone commanding Elizabeth had venomous rage in hers.

Papyrus got up and got his elongated bone lance ready to defend Frisk should the strange being in the ship try to attack his friends.

The figure laughed. "Such passion! I like it. Your rage truly is something interesting!" He said in a mocking tone. "She asked you a question." The Doctor said, an unamused look on his face as the TARDIS shook again from 00-1's attack on it. The robed being simply laughed once more. "Oh very vell Doktor. I vill do as you ask. My name is Octavius, und as for vhat I gave zhem? Vhy I gave zhem nothing of course!" Octavius said.
"Void particles... Zhey truly are a mysterious force in zhe multiverse... Not much can survive zhem, and vhat can is horribly twisted und damaged beyond repair. Zhat is your answer." The robed being continued, his red eyes unblinking.

Elizabeth didn't even know the name to this tosser but his very voice made her hate the bastard's guts; his voice irritating her along with his presence as her supernatural senses were reacting negatively to his presence. "Octavius? What an obvious video game villain name, I guess we don't have to think to hard on what alignment you would fall into if anyone even cared for that garbage." Elizabeth jested but still kept her rage at the being. When he explained Void Particles to them Elizabeth thought of how similar they are to the ruinous powers of the abyss on how it can twist and damage something beyond repair.
"Explain this to us Octavius, what makes these so call void particles, which I think you just made up, different to the abyss because it can do the same as those particles?"

“So that is what the monster being using, void particles?” Serena asked. She wasn’t sure who is this figure truly is, but she was feeling there is something else behind this “man” who knows much more what’s going on, and his involvement. “Just how did the Borg obtain it?”

Laughter burst out of Octavius like a broken dam. He pointed an accusing finger at Elizabeth and if he possessed a mouth he would be smirking. ”Look at you! Defending your abyss theory to zhe bitter end! It vill do you no good I’m afraid. Void particles are different because zhey are zhe very energy of nothingness. Vhere zhere is no reality, zhere is only zhe void. Und zhat is vhat I gave zhe Borg. Nothing as archaic or veak as zhe Abyss, but something much more dangerous.” The Nothingness Prime explained, all the while making sure to annoy Elizabeth as much as possible.

The Doctor approached him. “Why are you telling us this? And why did you give the Borg something that powerful?” He asked Octavius, who simply laughed yet again. ”Vhy? Vell because I am allowed to as of zhis moment of course! I’ve been vanting to speak vith zhe ones who took down Infinity for a very long time. Und now I get zhe chance. Can you really blame me for vanting to talk to you?” Asked Octavius, earning no reply from the Doctor.

Elizabeth covered her ears when the Prime Nothingness began to laugh like a hyena, in a ironic twist even Papyrus was covering his “ears” from the beings obnoxious laughter. “At least my abyss theory sounds less like pseudoscience, Mr. Void Particles. That sounds like something Star Trek would make up if they need some bloody macguffin for their next movie.” she insulted at the being, if he was going to annoying the mage she was going to return the favor in spades.

“You much stronger than the abyss?” Now it was Elizabeth’s turn to laugh, matching the same level of irritation just to spite Octavius. “I will agree with you on it being archaic but it weak? Talk to the abyss itself and the bloody abominations trapped in there, I’m sure they would love to education you on why half the things coming from your mouth is utter horse shite.” Elizabeth walked around the console while twirling around her staff until she was at the other side and looking at Octavius from the back of his head, the temptation on back stabbing him was there but she chose to not follow that impulse. She wanted to see what else the creep had to say.

Papyrus jaw dropped with what Octavius said about the group. "YOU HEARD OF US DEFEATING INFINITY? WELL THAT ISN'T TOO SURPRISING SINCE WE MADE THAT FIGHT KNOWN SOMEWHAT THANKS TO SERENA." Papyrus respond back to the news of the Nothingness knowing about them. Frisk who has now stopped crying rolled their eyes, even though their eyelids still covered them. She predicted that the only reason Octavius only mentioned Infinity was because he was going to make some over dramatic monologue on how he and his group was better than Infinity in every way; this idea was shared with Elizabeth as well who was also seeing the cliche coming.

Serena giggled a little at Papyrus remark on Serena being truly the one who brought down Infinity. It was with her friends and allies who helped her stop him. Was she happy after it? Well, there was the fact one of her cults ruined Chara’s life and did who knows what back in Undertale to cause a reset. And after the Galaxia conflict, should Serena be proud of this achievement as it was once in a lifetime, and recall the old memories of her life. For Octavius, he could easily boost how they’re nothing by weaklings without powers of a god, and for Serena, having nothing but others to do the work against larger threats in battle. Now, Serena wasn’t sure to be happy about it after her actions of making other people's lives difficult and Frisk held the secret to what happened in his world. She probably should have stayed, but Queen Nehelenia would make everyone’s lives harder in Frisk’s world and Serena would never have the support nor new allies back in her world.

Serena walked over to Elizabeth, seeing how she denies what happened and afraid of the truth. Serena gestured to star not to add to the pressure to her friend. “Well, no Octavious. Of course, it is a rather bad time to do so without a cup of tea and nuclear bombs rain down at this planet. So why do you want to talk with us?” Serena asked.

"Pseudoscience or no, my particles are still more dangerous zhan your abyss in many vays. Your abyss takes time to destroy everything it touches, the Void does it in only seconds. It can destroy an entire planet vithin 3 days, vhere it vould take your abyss a veek." Octavius told Elizabeth, watching her walk around him closely.

Octavius glanced at Frisk, and he knew what she was expecting from him. He decided to surprise them. "Und yes Papyrus, I do know of your defeat of Infinity. I must thank you, as I und my companions vould have no chance of stopping him vithout you." Octavius told them, bowing to them politely. Turning to Serena Octavius added: "I? Vhy do I vant to talk about vith you? Simply because I can of course! I've been vaiting patiently for zhis day, und it has finally come." He told her.

Clairus (who had simply been watching Octavius quietly) then decided to add something to the conversation. "What day? What are you talking about?" She asked him. Octavius chuckled lightly. "Now now Clairus, no spoilers... You vill all see soon enough..." He replied, his eyes narrowing at the kitsune half-blood.

Both Frisk and Elizabeth were surprised that Octavius didn’t go to hammy villain monologue mood, but he was still following other stereotypes of a traditional villain. “Who cares how long it takes for you to be destroyed, it still doesn’t change the fact that you're screwed if either one are around.”

“So, um, you want our autograph, an interview, our biography, or what Mr. Octavius? Or you’re going to tell us the monster outside using the void particles will come in and you’re going to watch it like a saturday morning cartoon?” Serena dorkly started with an awkward expression at the robed figure, her head drum rolling for the answer. Alice was on guard in case this man wanted to do funny business, while Calem suspected Octavius was up to no good and behind this monster.

Another short laugh escaped Octavius when Elizabeth spoke. ”Your logic is infallible miss Ashwood. Absolutely infallible! However I do not fear your abyss because it cannot touch me. I und my companions are… Unique in our biology. Ve are one und zhe same vith zhe abyss, und zhat makes us immune to its effects.” He said, narrowing his eyes.

His gaze turned to Serena. ”I am here to talk… However I am also here out of curiosity.” He explained. ”I cannot help but vonder if you vill be able to defeat zhis monster of mine. But I intend to stay und find out.” Another roar came from outside the TARDIS, and it shook once more. Hana growled. “We need to stop talking and come up with a plan to stop that thing! The only way we can get off of this planet is if it dies!” She said, jumping into her MEKA that was sitting against the wall of the TARDIS.

Octavius chuckled again. ”Miss Song has a point you know. If I vere you, I vould ignore me, und think of something before you all die. So please, plan avay… Mmm hmm hmm…..” He told the group, looking at each one of them silently. Hana had no clue how this guy knew her and her friends, but it was starting to creep her out. There was also something… Off about Octavius, as if she had seen him before from somewhere, but she couldn’t figure out where.

Elizabeth tried not to show fear at Octavius claim that he and his companion’s are one and the same with the abyss, but for a brief moment her eyes shown a hint of fear. She blinked and the fear was gone as she shook her head. When the ship shook Papyrus held on to Frisk so the child won’t fall but Elizabeth wasn’t so lucky as her face met the cold and hard glass floor of the ship.
Elizabeth got on her knees and was rubbing her nose, muttering to herself about what she would do to the monster outside.

“WE WILL TALK ABOUT AUTOGRAPHS AND INTERVIEWS LATER STRANGE ROBBED MAN. FOR NOW WE MUST FIGHT AGAINST THE FOUL BEAST OUTSIDE.” Papyrus shouted. Papyrus summon his bone rapier on his free hand. “I WILL LEAD THE FIRST STRIKE AGAINST THE MONSTER!” The skeleton shouted, lifting his sword dramatically to show off.

“Papyrus, don’t get over your skull please.” Calem took out a Pokeball and tossed it in front of the group. Hilariously, the creature appeared to be a sword and shield eyed balled Pokemon, hovering over the ground. “The monster is going to pick us off from the outside if we charged in now. It literally has the element of surprise.” The skeleton listen to the trainer and stand down, though he look down at the ground as he was disappointed at not having a chance to show off to everyone on both his bravery and power.

“Serena.” Alice glared at the nervous Serena warmfully and afraid at the same time. “Look, maybe you’re right and there is nothing you can do to stop that thing outside or anything strong like Saturn or Galaxia at this point. But… I hate seeing you become so reckless and go nuts for powers you can’t control, or allow yourself to charge in and get us killed. I’m not going to allow it. There’s got to be a better way, or… maybe…” Alice closed her eyes, feeling her heart racing, a strong desire to protect her and the ones she considered as friends. “I been disappointing recently, haven’t I? I didn’t stop some psycho vampire, and failed to stop that Flowey from starting this whole chaos at the start. The latter turn out to be some complete joke of everyone's character.”

“Alice.” Serena walked up to her, feeling the same heart beating as Gardevoir. “I thought about anything that could improve your abilities, or train to be a better battler. There got to be a way, just anything, to encourage you and give strength to face it. If we do something stupid, that monster could cripple us for life.” Serena grabbed Alice’s hand. “Don’t you say that! You’re weren’t a disappointment the moment I found you back when you’re a little Ralts. You’re amazing, not like any other Pokemon back in Kalos. I know the past bad guys beat us up before, but we have to at least try and do our best next time. This time, we can do it.” Serena then kissed the surprised Gardevoir in the lips. At that moment, it seems the two’s hearts were one and a perfect link was born.

Alice raised their heads up together in the air as the entire Gardevoir’s body glowing in a holy moonlight. “You’re right, and I won’t fail you.” Alice then released her kiss from Serena and smiled. “Moon Passionate Power, make up!” The Gardevoir’s body was enveloped by a cosmic energies, and pinkish prismatic form. Alice began to take shape, no longer restricted to the wispy form as a Pokemon, and morphed into what her heart desired, a fair skinned human body. Her body twirled, being reformed and dress into a fablicious wedding like outfit. Something familiar to the time she began an Ancient One as Alice drew her own rapier from the heavenly moon out of thin air.

“I’m the Chevalier of Love and Justice, and sworn Guardian of Serena Baker, Lady Alice!” Serena-Gardevoir smiled at the group. “Calem, only way the monster won’t get us is distance, and with my power, I can bend space and dimensions.” Alice then winked at Elizabeth. “Of course, we can go with Elizabeth’s fancy Hells Gate to flank the beast.”

“Alice… how did you?” Serena found herself lost for words as now, she can literally feel Alice and her heart beating at the same time.

“Hey, um? Did anyone see my glasses around here?” Mei asked, crawling around the floor to find her pair of glasses. “I can’t see without them.”

“Ehhh. Do you two have to kiss each other now? Can’t that wait until you're back in the ship?” Elizabeth asked as she saw the two sisters kiss. When Serena broke away from the kiss and shouted some very familiar words Elizabeth looked at Alice with surprise before turning away as a bright light engulfed the girl. When the light died down in the place of the pokemon was now a human. For a while Elizabeth only looked at Alice from head to toe but soon she covered her mouth to prevent herself from laughing.

“Really? You have to roleplay like Sailor Moon before doing that?” she said, covering her mouth once more to fight back her laughter, letting a few chuckles out. Elizabeth held on to the control console as she tried to fight back her laughter.

“Consider the many possibilities Serena could become in the many Pokemon universes, she is my Princess Serenity.” Alice turned to the baffled Serena, who instantly denial it. “Oh come on Alice, I quitted that stupid acting gimmick when I left that universe, and I know who I am. Pluto said I have a spirit of a scout, but I can’t be Sailor Moon. Why you have to bring it up?”

“Let’s just say, I saw a dream of this reality and how we meet each other.” Alice wasn’t bothered by Elizabeth’s laughter and simply smiled at her back. “You’re no better than me when it comes to that speech. Besides, Serena’s friend Touya isn’t ashamed of wearing a skirt like yours and he’s a brave boy who cosplays in womans clothes.”

“Oh great.” Calem frowned as he remembered the Pokebook posts of Touko’s brother cosplaying a sailor scout right in public.

Elizabeth looked at the transformed Pokemon with an odd look before shrugging. “Sure there is one where Serena becomes Sailor Moon and there is one where I become a vampire. I rather not think about the other versions of me or anyone I know because the possibilities would drive me crazy.”

Serena found the pair of glasses and gave it back to Mei, who thanked her for helping out. The champion then stood up and sighed a little. “Elizabeth might be a fan of that Madoka anime, just ugh.” Serena muttered as she remembered that show, or the expy of the one in her world. It was an emotional roller, and crying lot. At times, she liked the one who tries to save the main pink girl, but she was a creeper at the same time.

Elizabeth looked at Serena with confusion. “I don’t watch anime so I have no idea what you are talking about.” she turn her attention to the new Alice. “Thanks for the compliment for my gate spell but I think it’s best if we both use our powers to flank that monster. You attack from one side and after you I will appear from its flank to deliver a second surprise attack to it.” she told the pokemon.

When Alice told her about Touko’s brother liking to wear women’s clothing the woman didn’t react much to the news. “Well he is a braver man than most and good for him for doing what he wants regardless of what anyone would say to him. But I will never willing wear skirts and yes I know I’m wearing one now but I can’t change that because this stupid crystal is making me wear it.”

Alice nodded a little, although she wondered if Elizabeth magical girl form is actually her new true form and how Elizabeth will have come to terms with it. “You’re absolutely adorable in your skirt.” Alice teased and winked at Elizabeth. “Princess Gnosis.” Alice waved for Serena and Calem to follow. “Papyrus, if you wish, you could lead the charge at the front door once we began our surprise attack.”

Elizabeth was annoyed with what Alice called her. “Don’t call me that.” The skeleton was excited with Alice’s plan. “DON’T WORRY ALICE, THE GREAT PAPYRUS, WILL NOT FAIL YOU ON THIS ATTACK.” The skeleton summon many bones that floated around him. “PREPARE YOURSELF BEAST MOST FOUL, FOR I SHALL SHOW NO MERCY TO THEE.” The skeleton began to yell out a battle cry as he ran forward to the door, crashing to the door with such force that the door was ripped out of it’s hinges as he ran outside firing off his magical bones at the monster.

“Are you kidding me!” Calem scolded and facepalmed. “Ugh, Frisk go help him out while I help Serena and her sis with the plan.” Clefable took out her laser pistols. “I like shooting!” Calem narrowed eyes at Starlight for a moment and sighed. “Okay, let’s go.” Frisk nodded and she didn’t so much run as powered walk her way to the exit as she can hear Papyrus somehow doing well outside against the monster.

Inside the TARDIS a black portal with glowing lines forming many runes, sigils and glyphs appeared as Elizabeth used her Hell’s Gate ability. “Okay who is coming with me on taking flanking borgzilla?” Reaper, Widowmaker, Jack and Snake were silent as they saw everything unfold in the ship but once she asked who was ready to fight they agreed to go out with her.

“Gezz, you two are acting weird so, this isn’t too funny, heheh.“ Serena giggled a little. “Of course, Elizabeth, maybe I can throw up a pair of pants for you to wear under your skirt. It’s the least I can do to help.”

Serena smiled a little at Alice, but then coughed and glared at the glamorous Alice. “Um, could you drop the whole act, or… I don’t know, try not to repeat this next time?” At a second notice, Alice and her family teleported out of the TARDIS to flank borgzilla. Serena gasped as they’re outside, seemingly standing on a veil of twisting glass-like floors all over the place, defying the natural laws of this world.

“I can’t help it but speak about what lies within you, Serena. Of course, I can’t help it but notice your believe that Princess Serenity is better than you ever since you met her.” Alice’s serene red eyes met the monster outside of the TARDIS. Serena a little, but as she saw the “springtrap” creature, there is only one way to deal with it. “Alice, please, I’m just a human and nothing else.” Serena took out a pokeball, and thrown Roserade in the field.

“Alice, use moonblast, and Rosey, lay out spikes!”

“Alice, you can be such a nerd at time.” Calem teased. He then display his game face, and swung is arm out to direct his Pokemon. “Alright, Starlight use stealth rocks and provide cover fire, while Aegislash guard us!”

The Roserade tossed herself in the air, performing a somersault in mid air, as she conjures up a storm of little metallic spikes to rain down and dance onto the ground in front of the team. Starlight twirls her glowing light, summoning inept boulders that appeared to do nothing on the ground at first, but if the monster approached, it will float up and smashed into the creature. The Clefable wiped out her pistols, and began to shoot beams of orange colored gamma lasers to grab the creature’s attention.

“Oh holy moon, hear my call!” Alice announced as the moon of this world, or an illuminated moon of Earth, appears to bring an radient holy light to shine down on the group. “Grant me your power, and aid me smite this eldritch abomination from the face of this world!” As Alice gathers the power from the moon, her hands shape the celestial pink energies into a large and terrifying powerful sphere in front of her hands. “Moonblast!” Alice opens up her arms to fire the much powerful moonblast at the monster. Serena kept her guard and eyes out to see any openings on the monster. At this point, she sadly figured this habit would die hard, and more worried about Elizabeth showing up to flank the monster.

The telepathic link she establish with her boyfriend and Alice, Serena told them she wanted to keep the monster at a distant and avoid contact. The creature could still try to assimilate anyone.

Mei got up and smiled at D.va. “Hey Hana, you won’t mind helping me out? Snow Queen isn’t the type to get herself dirty.”

Once Serena and her group left to deal with the monster Elizabeth watched her group as they got their weapons ready for the fight. “Blueberry you stay back and fire behind the gate. We don’t need our sniper dead.” If widowmaker was annoyed with the nickname she didn’t show it or more likely Elizabeth didn’t see her reaction as she was the first to jump through the gate. Above the monster another Hell’s Gate appeared and from it Elizabeth came falling towards the beast, both her cane sword and demonic claw made of dark energy ready to be used.

Elizabeth turn around and landed on her feet on the monster’s head, stabbing both her sword and claw deep into it’s head and through it’s skull. Elizabeth soon jumped off the beast as armor piercing sniper rounds, a rocket and grenades came down from the Gate and hit the beast. As Elizabeth land on the ground she saw another rocket, grenades, and bullets come down at the beast as her time decide to take advantage of the gate to fire their weapons at the beast in the safety of the TARDIS.

Elizabeth’s shadow grew and soon her body sank through it, like it was a dark puddle. The shadow vanished once Elizabeth was no longer visible. Below the monster’s shadow a large version of Elizabeth’s demonic claw came out and slashed it from the crotch all the way up to its face, following behind the claw was Elizabeth who jumped out of the realm of shadows to surprise attack the beast. The claw shrunk back to normal size and before the beast can react Elizabeth fired the energy that made the claw as a projectile, striking the beast at the chest.

Elizabeth used the time to run away from the beast as the energy of the blast lingered inside the monster, damaging the beast over time.

[The United Equstrian Front]

The arrival of the old man was surprising, usually service takes half an hour back at home but apparently this place is five star restaurant since the wait took only about 15 minutes. The man even bowed for Christ sakes! Grinning he glanced over the menu and froze, and took off his mask as he glanced at the prices. He checked his pockets to find that he only had about 10 USD, he grinned sheepishly and asked,
"So sorry for wasting your time but I can't pay for this at all. But I'm willing to work my debt off, you savvy?"

[Kaidou]

"I see." Ackerman chuckled back with a tiny hint of nervousness. "Well, it sounds like a nice life to have. Much better than constantly wandering around."
Xe then thought of something.
"Oh, I wonder if you'd like to read this...?"
Xe pulled out the 81st volume of the One Piece Manga from xer coat to offer it to him.

Ackerman you fool...
Fred just shook his head.

"Ooo, nice!"

Akita Jr looked at the green, camouflage-patterned book in Ackerman's hands, but then adjusted himself in his seat, using his body language to politely refuse.

"Maybe later", he replied, shrugging. "You guys are still our customers, so it feels a bit awkward to... you know."

[Kaidou]

The arrival of the old man was surprising, usually service takes half an hour back at home but apparently this place is five star restaurant since the wait took only about 15 minutes. The man even bowed for Christ sakes! Grinning he glanced over the menu and froze, and took off his mask as he glanced at the prices. He checked his pockets to find that he only had about 10 USD, he grinned sheepishly and asked,
"So sorry for wasting your time but I can't pay for this at all. But I'm willing to work my debt off, you savvy?"

"US dollars..." Akita Sr looked at the money. "Here, we use the benelux (฿). It's pegged to the Japanese yen at a rate of one benelux to ten yen. Since one USD is slightly more than 100 yen at most times, I think it should be okay. Though I hope I'm not coming off as forcing you to order anything..." The old man shrugged sheepishly.

"Help yourself to the tea, though. That's complimentary."

[Prusselanden]

"I see." Ackerman chuckled back with a tiny hint of nervousness. "Well, it sounds like a nice life to have. Much better than constantly wandering around."
Xe then thought of something.
"Oh, I wonder if you'd like to read this...?"
Xe pulled out the 81st volume of the One Piece Manga from xer coat to offer it to him.

Ackerman you fool...
Fred just shook his head.

"Ooo, nice!"

Akita Jr looked at the green, camouflage-patterned book in Ackerman's hands, but then adjusted himself in his seat, using his body language to politely refuse.

"Maybe later", he replied, shrugging. "You guys are still our customers, so it feels a bit awkward to... you know."

"Ok, it's-it's ok." Xe nodded in understanding and smiled. "No problem. Though...I've been looking to give this one away for a while...but it's ok if you don't feel comfortable. Anyways, I think I should pay my bill now...could I have it please?"

[The United Equstrian Front]

The arrival of the old man was surprising, usually service takes half an hour back at home but apparently this place is five star restaurant since the wait took only about 15 minutes. The man even bowed for Christ sakes! Grinning he glanced over the menu and froze, and took off his mask as he glanced at the prices. He checked his pockets to find that he only had about 10 USD, he grinned sheepishly and asked,
"So sorry for wasting your time but I can't pay for this at all. But I'm willing to work my debt off, you savvy?"

"US dollars..." Akita Sr looked at the money. "Here, we use the benelux (฿). It's pegged to the Japanese yen at a rate of one benelux to ten yen. Since one USD is slightly more than 100 yen at most times, I think it should be okay. Though I hope I'm not coming off as forcing you to order anything..." The old man shrugged sheepishly.

"Help yourself to the tea, though. That's complimentary."

His eyes widened at the exchange rate,
"You're kidding me. I'll be needing the tea thank you." Marcus took off his gloves and checked his tattoo which was glowing green. With shaking hands he thumbed his glove,
"Uh can you give me a moment, you wont believe how far I've traveled to have a meal."

[Kaidou]

Manichean Plane
Realm 0
Timere

"Ok, it's-it's ok." Xe nodded in understanding and smiled. "No problem. Though...I've been looking to give this one away for a while...but it's ok if you don't feel comfortable. Anyways, I think I should pay my bill now...could I have it please?"

"Um, yeah. Sure." Seishirō glanced over at his dad and, noticing that he was busy with the other customer, decided to accept the bill himself. Withdrawing a little notepad from his pocket, he wrote down all the orders that had come in from the seven travellers at the table, adding up the numbers silently, and then slipping the impromptu bill onto the table.

"That's ฿500", said the boy. "Or ¥5,000."

Before Ackerman could react, Henry had taken out a ¥5,000 bank note and reached across the table, passing it to Akita Jr.

"Hope you're fine with Ichiyo Higuchi", Henry said, chuckling.

((The ¥5,000 bank note has a portrait of the poet Ichiyo Higuchi on it.))

His eyes widened at the exchange rate,
"You're kidding me. I'll be needing the tea thank you." Marcus took off his gloves and checked his tattoo which was glowing green. With shaking hands he thumbed his glove,
"Uh can you give me a moment, you wont believe how far I've traveled to have a meal."

"It's fine", Akita Sr replied, beaming and opening the menu (which was just two pages long) to make things easier for Marcus. "There's a currency exchange machine just outside, if you need to change money. All shops in this village have one."

...

---

Greater Multiverse
Dimension 15
第15宇宙
Yagiharanuma
八樹原沼

Sakakibara Family Private Residences
榊原家居

Rinjirō Sakakibara
榊原　麟次郎
President of the Sakaki-Hiiragi Zaibatsu
榊柊財閥の総合大統領
Second son of the Sakakibara Family
榊原家の次男

Upon receiving the letter from his father, 50 year old Rinjirō Sakakibara, a prominent stock broker both in the remaining territories of the Japanese Empire and in other circles, immediately turned up at one of his family's numerous residences to meet his father.

"Rin, I hope you understand that what I have to tell you right now is very sensitive." Tadashi Sakakibara shifted uneasily in his seat, sipping at the liquid in his cup as he did so. "In fact, I intend to keep this matter out of Lord Asano's knowledge and settle it on my own. You do know how reckless he can be sometimes."

Rinjirō Sakakibara, a tall and muscular man with a full mane of black hair, lowered himself into a seiza position across his father, facing the old man eye to eye. Unlike Tadashi, who had been sitting like that since he was young, to the point that his feet pointed slightly inwards whenever he was standing still, Rinjirō hated formal sitting, and did all he could to avoid it. When he was in the audience of his father, however, he had no choice; Tadashi Sakakibara demanded that his children adhere to proper etiquette at all such times. He was a good father, both he and his elder brother Kōtarō believed, but a very strict and repressive one too.

"Prince Tenkū Kakehashi is still alive", said the old man, leaning forward to gaze directly into his son's eyes as if to emphasise the gravity of his point. "A reliable source of mine has relayed this information to me based on the evidence he has gathered in the ruins of the Tsubaki Palace, the place where that incident took place almost 18 years ago.

Rinjirō cringed in shock.

"Gōmasa Hayashi told me they were all dead."

"He told all of us that" Sakakibara Sr said, shaking his head in disapproval. "We now know that Hayashi could not be trusted. I have eliminated him without Lord Asano's knowledge, and I've also taken the liberty to cover it up, but I digress.

"For now, our main point of discussion is the elimination of Kakehashi and what remains of his family. Whoever Hayashi failed to kill, all those years ago."

Rinjirō nodded.

"Prince Tenkū Kakehashi attempted to fight with our Lord for the favour of the Emperor, for many years", Sakakibara droned on. "We must not allow him to go unpunished for his opposition to us, especially not at a time like this. Even as Sangū and Yukimura are cutting the head straight off the Chimaera, as we speak, our old enemies may be sowing the seeds of enmity and opposition from the shadows, to take power away from our Clan once we restore the Empire. It is therefore imperative that we eliminate the Kakehashi Clan before they can grow back and challenge us like they did during the Golden Age of Japan."

"How shall we do it?" asked Rinjirō, indirectly interrupting his father's rant by posing his question.

Sakakibara Sr took a document from his kimono and laid it out on the table.

かけはしのみやてんくうおう
架橋宮天空王

53歳
759年8月17日(金曜日)
172cm
68kg
B-

"Here is his dossier", said Sakakibara Sr, sliding the paper across his desk to Rinjirō, who took it, scanned it, and then put it into his jacket pocket. "He is married and has children, but we do not know how many of them were spared by Hayashi, so it would be meaningless to tell you anyway."

Sakakibara Jr nodded.

"I hear that the Sakaki-Hiiragi Zaibatsu is in cahoots with the yakuza Kuroomasu Family?" Tadashi Sakakibara asked. "If you wish to keep your hands clean in this matter, I suppose you could arrange for some men to go to wherever he is and-"

"I will eliminate him myself", Rinjirō replied curtly. "Forget not, Father, that I am a sixth dan judoka with special forces training. I am more than capable of eliminating inconvenient people on my own. It will be more secure for us if I eliminate him and his associates myself. That way, he will be dead beyond a doubt."

"Very well", Tadashi Sakakibara replied. "Be careful, however; Kakehashi was a fearsome warrior in his youth. He may still retain much of his combat prowess."

Rinjirō nodded and stood up, bowing deeply to his father, and then leaving the room.

...

Greater Multiverse
Dimension 226
第226宇宙
Yanagihara
柳原

Kuroomasu Family Residences
黒尾鱒家居

Hisashi Kuroomasu
黒尾鱒　飛屮視
Chief of the Kuroomasu-gumi yakuza
黒尾鱒組の組長

(The names that Kuroomasu is reciting are the names of Tokyo subway stations.)

"Shinjuku, Ochanomizu, Asakusa, Ueno, Akihabara, Takadanobaba, Ebisu, Ikebukuro, Yotsuya, Yotsuya-sanchōme, Kitasenju..."

"Lord Kuroomasu."

"...Awajichō, Nakano-sakaue, Asakusabashi, Tōkyō, Harajuku..."

"We have received a message from Rinjirō Sakakibara."

"...Hmm?"

"He requests that you lend him ten men. He intends to eliminate somebody, and would like aid."

"... Very well. Tell him I accept. ¥50,000 per man."

"Yes, sir."

"... Itabashi-kuyakushomae, Higashi-nakano, Shinjuku-sanchōme, Tsukishima, Tatsumi..."

...

[Kaidou]

Dimension 1A
First Gateway to the Manichean Plane

The Asano Clan's assault on the Manju's home did not go unnoticed to the Chimaera, the top commanders of whom stopped whatever they were doing all over the Multiverse and tuned in to watch the whole spectacle unfold. A few attempted to force portals open to the planet, but to no avail; someone, an insider it seemed, had hacked the Chimaera's portal network and shut off access to Ulu.

"Lord Mekranesolmagno!"

Tan "White Glove" Mekranesolmagno was one of the few who seemed to take the news of the assault a lot more calmly than would have been expected. The informants who came to bring more information to the ghoul Rank 1 Commander found him crossing his legs and staring at the screen, leaning back and sipping at his wineglass.

"Commander Misty has found a disruption in the portal network. He is requesting permission to clear the disruption so that we may enter Ulu and defend the Manju."

"Permission denied."

"... I'm sorry, my Lord?"

Mekranesolmagno turned his head 180 degrees and faced his two informants with an unnaturally wide grin plastered across his face.

"And don't tell anybody else about this, either."

His head rotated back to a natural position.

"I think a change in leadership would be very lively indeed."

...

Dimension 670
Korrbanan
Chimaera Subordinate HQ (Ohm Army)

"Lord Ohm, our specialists are unable to find a way to open the portal network and get through to Ulu."

"Then what are you doing standing around???" The 386cm tall Ohm screamed, stamping his foot in the ground. Reaching across the room, he seized a model ship and hurled it across his office, hitting the foremost messenger in the head and cracking his forehead open, knocking the poor man out cold. "Get back to work! You mean to say you want to become accessory to treason and stand around watching him die???"

The remaining men, their teeth chattering in terror of their gigantic, scarred, tattooed commander, quietly raced out of the room, leaving their colleague to bleed to death on the ground.

With his men gone, Ohm sat back down in his massive armchair, dazed as he watched the footage of the mansion's exterior haplessly, waiting for one of his useless men to come back in and give him the news that a portal had been successfully opened.

But there was one more thing to do.

He grabbed his phone and dialled a number.

"Rank 1 Tetrohaen Istiras", he spoke into the phone, reciting the man's entire name and title as if filling in some official document. "I hate to be a pessimist, but now is probably a good time to have your hands on the envelope of succession. We need to know who the Manju has chosen as a successor."

...

Dimension ???
Chamber of the Successor

Successor of Ren Nevesco as Senju (in the event of death, dismissal, or otherwise)
Rank 1 Commander Biel Bielag, "Defenestrator" (Ohm Army)

Successor of Tajurai Revik Ohm as Senju (in the event of death, dismissal, or otherwise)
Rank 1 Commander Sugou Tenti Gies Byeujce, "Duke of Maggots" (Aruen Army)

Successor of Gnausen Aruen as Senju (in the event of death, dismissal, or otherwise)
Rank 1 Commander Liris, "Morpheus Advent" (Nevesco Army)

Successor of ??? as Manju (in the event of death, dismissal, or otherwise)
Senju Tajurai Revik Ohm, "Bloodthirsty Sorcerer"

"Well, well, well..."

Rank 1 Commander
Tetrohaen Istiras
"Bookkeeper"
Bookkeeper of the Chimaera (no Army)

"A most interesting assortment indeed... It seems that we're going to have a fresh breath of new leadership, seeing that that old fogey's gonna die soon. I'll consider this our granting of his last wish, that old fool."

Istiras chuckled and walked over to the photocopier, where he tore the slip of paper out of its manila envelope and slipped it in, copying it and then emailing it to all the Senju. With that, he crushed the paper and swallowed it, raising his arms in a crucifix position and rolling his eyes backwards till only the whites showed.

"Alvin Crawford is now a relic of the past."

He turned to face the man who had come in to relay the update on the Asano Clan's assault on the Manju's mansion in Ulu.

"Tell them not to open the portal. Let Crawford die."

...

[The States of Balloon]

Realm 0
Timere

Yon
やすてい
"Hello, SCP-507", said Henry. "It's a pleasure to meet you." He cut a chunk of steak with his knife and brought it to his mouth, chewing thoughtfully and swallowing, before continuing. "Do you wanna tag along with us long term? Because... we've got yuuuuge commissions for what we're doing now. If you want in, I'll explain more."

"Uh, hello sir. I don't know how much help I'll be, since all I have is this handgun." He held up his handgun. "And this only shoots rubber bullets. Plus, I never stay in one place for very long. But, I am interested."

[Prusselanden]

Manichean Plane
Realm 0
Timere

"Ok, it's-it's ok." Xe nodded in understanding and smiled. "No problem. Though...I've been looking to give this one away for a while...but it's ok if you don't feel comfortable. Anyways, I think I should pay my bill now...could I have it please?"

"Um, yeah. Sure." Seishirō glanced over at his dad and, noticing that he was busy with the other customer, decided to accept the bill himself. Withdrawing a little notepad from his pocket, he wrote down all the orders that had come in from the seven travellers at the table, adding up the numbers silently, and then slipping the impromptu bill onto the table.

"That's ฿500", said the boy. "Or ¥5,000."

Before Ackerman could react, Henry had taken out a ¥5,000 bank note and reached across the table, passing it to Akita Jr.

"Hope you're fine with Ichiyo Higuchi", Henry said, chuckling.

((The ¥5,000 bank note has a portrait of the poet Ichiyo Higuchi on it.))

His eyes widened at the exchange rate,
"You're kidding me. I'll be needing the tea thank you." Marcus took off his gloves and checked his tattoo which was glowing green. With shaking hands he thumbed his glove,
"Uh can you give me a moment, you wont believe how far I've traveled to have a meal."

"It's fine", Akita Sr replied, beaming and opening the menu (which was just two pages long) to make things easier for Marcus. "There's a currency exchange machine just outside, if you need to change money. All shops in this village have one."

...

---

Greater Multiverse
Dimension 15
第15宇宙
Yagiharanuma
八樹原沼

Sakakibara Family Private Residences
榊原家居

Rinjirō Sakakibara
榊原　麟次郎
President of the Sakaki-Hiiragi Zaibatsu
榊柊財閥の総合大統領
Second son of the Sakakibara Family
榊原家の次男

Upon receiving the letter from his father, 50 year old Rinjirō Sakakibara, a prominent stock broker both in the remaining territories of the Japanese Empire and in other circles, immediately turned up at one of his family's numerous residences to meet his father.

"Rin, I hope you understand that what I have to tell you right now is very sensitive." Tadashi Sakakibara shifted uneasily in his seat, sipping at the liquid in his cup as he did so. "In fact, I intend to keep this matter out of Lord Asano's knowledge and settle it on my own. You do know how reckless he can be sometimes."

Rinjirō Sakakibara, a tall and muscular man with a full mane of black hair, lowered himself into a seiza position across his father, facing the old man eye to eye. Unlike Tadashi, who had been sitting like that since he was young, to the point that his feet pointed slightly inwards whenever he was standing still, Rinjirō hated formal sitting, and did all he could to avoid it. When he was in the audience of his father, however, he had no choice; Tadashi Sakakibara demanded that his children adhere to proper etiquette at all such times. He was a good father, both he and his elder brother Kōtarō believed, but a very strict and repressive one too.

"Prince Tenkū Kakehashi is still alive", said the old man, leaning forward to gaze directly into his son's eyes as if to emphasise the gravity of his point. "A reliable source of mine has relayed this information to me based on the evidence he has gathered in the ruins of the Tsubaki Palace, the place where that incident took place almost 18 years ago.

Rinjirō cringed in shock.

"Gōmasa Hayashi told me they were all dead."

"He told all of us that" Sakakibara Sr said, shaking his head in disapproval. "We now know that Hayashi could not be trusted. I have eliminated him without Lord Asano's knowledge, and I've also taken the liberty to cover it up, but I digress.

"For now, our main point of discussion is the elimination of Kakehashi and what remains of his family. Whoever Hayashi failed to kill, all those years ago."

Rinjirō nodded.

"Prince Tenkū Kakehashi attempted to fight with our Lord for the favour of the Emperor, for many years", Sakakibara droned on. "We must not allow him to go unpunished for his opposition to us, especially not at a time like this. Even as Sangū and Yukimura are cutting the head straight off the Chimaera, as we speak, our old enemies may be sowing the seeds of enmity and opposition from the shadows, to take power away from our Clan once we restore the Empire. It is therefore imperative that we eliminate the Kakehashi Clan before they can grow back and challenge us like they did during the Golden Age of Japan."

"How shall we do it?" asked Rinjirō, indirectly interrupting his father's rant by posing his question.

Sakakibara Sr took a document from his kimono and laid it out on the table.

かけはしのみやてんくうおう
架橋宮天空王

53歳
759年8月17日(金曜日)
172cm
68kg
B-

"Here is his dossier", said Sakakibara Sr, sliding the paper across his desk to Rinjirō, who took it, scanned it, and then put it into his jacket pocket. "He is married and has children, but we do not know how many of them were spared by Hayashi, so it would be meaningless to tell you anyway."

Sakakibara Jr nodded.

"I hear that the Sakaki-Hiiragi Zaibatsu is in cahoots with the yakuza Kuroomasu Family?" Tadashi Sakakibara asked. "If you wish to keep your hands clean in this matter, I suppose you could arrange for some men to go to wherever he is and-"

"I will eliminate him myself", Rinjirō replied curtly. "Forget not, Father, that I am a sixth dan judoka with special forces training. I am more than capable of eliminating inconvenient people on my own. It will be more secure for us if I eliminate him and his associates myself. That way, he will be dead beyond a doubt."

"Very well", Tadashi Sakakibara replied. "Be careful, however; Kakehashi was a fearsome warrior in his youth. He may still retain much of his combat prowess."

Rinjirō nodded and stood up, bowing deeply to his father, and then leaving the room.

...

Greater Multiverse
Dimension 226
第226宇宙
Yanagihara
柳原

Kuroomasu Family Residences
黒尾鱒家居

Hisashi Kuroomasu
黒尾鱒　飛屮視
Chief of the Kuroomasu-gumi yakuza
黒尾鱒組の組長

(The names that Kuroomasu is reciting are the names of Tokyo subway stations.)

"Shinjuku, Ochanomizu, Asakusa, Ueno, Akihabara, Takadanobaba, Ebisu, Ikebukuro, Yotsuya, Yotsuya-sanchōme, Kitasenju..."

"Lord Kuroomasu."

"...Awajichō, Nakano-sakaue, Asakusabashi, Tōkyō, Harajuku..."

"We have received a message from Rintarō Sakakibara."

"...Hmm?"

"He requests that you lend him ten men. He intends to eliminate somebody, and would like aid."

"... Very well. Tell him I accept. ¥50,000 per man."

"Yes, sir."

"... Itabashi-kuyakushomae, Higashi-nakano, Shinjuku-sanchōme, Tsukishima, Tatsumi..."

...

"Thank you, Henry."
Ackerman then sunk down in xer chair, full and starting to get sleepy from all the food xe ate. Xe let out a comforted sigh.
"Should we go find somewhere to stay now? Didn't you guys say...there was an inn around here somewhere?"

[Kaidou]

Manichean Plane
Realm 0
Timere

"Uh, hello sir. I don't know how much help I'll be, since all I have is this handgun." He held up his handgun. "And this only shoots rubber bullets. Plus, I never stay in one place for very long. But, I am interested."

"Well, sure! We'd like to have you around, real gun or not", said Henry in response to the fat man. "The first thing we need to do is to find ourselves a place to stay. A simple inn would work just fine. Next is to get our ship through."

Henry stopped, adjusting his elaborate golden hairdo.

"Yes", said Samuel. "We've got a ship, plus thirty-odd people waiting on the other end, at Bonacci Hotel. We're gonna be bringing them all through once we've found a way to open the gate."

...

"Thank you, Henry."
Ackerman then sunk down in xer chair, full and starting to get sleepy from all the food xe ate. Xe let out a comforted sigh.
"Should we go find somewhere to stay now? Didn't you guys say...there was an inn around here somewhere?"

"Well, yes", Akita Jr interjected on behalf of Henry; he, too, knew where the inn was. "I think you mean the Nurie Inn, two blocks down. It's kinda seedy, but it'll do since it's the only place around."

He finished the water in the cup he had been drinking from, before pouring himself more water.

"I'll show you where it is later. Hopefully, the storm'll have died down by then."

[Mundeo]

Palace of Broken Glass

James stepped into the throneroom, a snarl on his face. He didn't pay attention to any one object in particular; they all gave off the same aura that made the Halfblood feel sick.

"This guy is more narcissistic than I thought. All of this just for himself?" He said, fixing his gaze on the throne, only because he didn't want to look at anything else, and the throne was the least garish of the items in the room.

Then, the Slenderman appeared, handed him and Marie some candles, then asked some questions. James, of course, had to oblidge. "I killed Zalgo by stabbing him in the head, y'know, like Ganondorf. The sword had some holy properties, I should add, and well... I don't really have any weapons on me, or a pen..." The Halfblood thought about his poor sonic pen, which was in in pieces in his pockets. He really wanted a new one.

"As for the cloak, we found in some random void that Zalgo decided to have in his castle. I'll never fully understand him... and we already know what it does, it protects the wearer from corruption" He took a breath, and crossed his arms. "I assume you know what other items that could help us are in this palace. Care to show us to them?"

Tallon IV
The Cradle

It looked like nobody here wanted to talk, and what little info Samus recieved did not help her in any way. Her history wasn't the best, but Charlemagne isn't the kind of person you get armor from, then travel to a random place and demand the name from the first person you see.

That didn't matter, she'll make him talk.

Samus fired another ice missile at the ground, clouding Jeremie in a thick mist. Just like with Beetle, within a few seconds, he was encased in ice; and just like before, Samus fired a weak blast to leave his face exposed.

"The fact that you don't know my name proves that you're not from here. My name is Samus Aran, and unless you want to stick around with him–" She pointed her thumb in the direction of the still frozen Beetle. "–I recommend that you start talking"

[Slenderman The CreepyPasta King]

Palace of Broken Glass

James stepped into the throneroom, a snarl on his face. He didn't pay attention to any one object in particular; they all gave off the same aura that made the Halfblood feel sick.

"This guy is more narcissistic than I thought. All of this just for himself?" He said, fixing his gaze on the throne, only because he didn't want to look at anything else, and the throne was the least garish of the items in the room.

Then, the Slenderman appeared, handed him and Marie some candles, then asked some questions. James, of course, had to oblidge. "I killed Zalgo by stabbing him in the head, y'know, like Ganondorf. The sword had some holy properties, I should add, and well... I don't really have any weapons on me, or a pen..." The Halfblood thought about his poor sonic pen, which was in in pieces in his pockets. He really wanted a new one.

"As for the cloak, we found in some random void that Zalgo decided to have in his castle. I'll never fully understand him... and we already know what it does, it protects the wearer from corruption" He took a breath, and crossed his arms. "I assume you know what other items that could help us are in this palace. Care to show us to them?"

Tallon IV
The Cradle

It looked like nobody here wanted to talk, and what little info Samus recieved did not help her in any way. Her history wasn't the best, but Charlemagne isn't the kind of person you get armor from, then travel to a random place and demand the name from the first person you see.

That didn't matter, she'll make him talk.

Samus fired another ice missile at the ground, clouding Jeremie in a thick mist. Just like with Beetle, within a few seconds, he was encased in ice; and just like before, Samus fired a weak blast to leave his face exposed.

"The fact that you don't know my name proves that you're not from here. My name is Samus Aran, and unless you want to stick around with him–" She pointed her thumb in the direction of the still frozen Beetle. "–I recommend that you start talking"

"Well, considering I never thought the cloak of Corrupt Purity would ever be seen agian, considering the last time I saw it was when I first faced off ginst Zalgo with a few other people, and the person who wore it last got vaporized, cloak and all, but here of all places? I don't know what to expect here anymore. Slenderman projected. "And before you ask, yes that's a kind of paradox, I don't know how the cloak does what it does. However, you're half right, it does protect you from corruption, but it also takes the corruption inside of you and converts it into protective field of purity. Demons would be weakened and get sick from it, but I guess not half-demons, though that could also be because you're half ancient one." Then he looked around after sensing something coming off of the throne and projected,"Ok, we need get out of here... now." Asb he began pulling the two half-bloods out of the throne room, steam of corruption could be seen coming off of the throne, gathering into a shape. That shape was Zalgo.

After it formed, the one who waits behind the wall scowled and said, "You can run, but you cant hide slenderman."

[The United Equstrian Front]

Marcus Peters
Nodding to the old man he stood and went to a small machine outside in the corner of the restaurant, all the while reeling from the mount of money he held. He glanced at the machine and winced, it looked like it was made from scratch and the creator was drunk while making it. Shrugging to himself he deposited the $10 in and selected the 'Benelux' option and watched as about five one hundred Benelux came out along with a few tens, grinning he stuffed the paper into his jacket pocket and slipped into his table and taking a look at the menu again. He nodded and chuckled,
"Well sir I'd like the Ribeye with Green tea. I would also like to add Fries with this." He pulled out ฿200 and handed it to the old man,
"Also keep the change I thank you for this."

[Prusselanden]

Akitos' Cafe, Manichean plane
"A storm? How long has it been brewing?" Frederick looked out of a window and saw indeed there was a storm outside.
Meanwhile, Ackerman's fatigue had taken the toll of xer and xe was sunken in xer seat, soundly snoozing already, snugly wrapped in xer thick coat.
"...Even if it's seedy, I suppose we can stay in it for a while, right, Henry?"