Year 2: Gods and Shadows172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE41AlMl1k9
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Year 2: New Ally
“So, HU, the time council, and shadow realm have all fallen?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsQklepmcyX
“Yes, that is the story from what I've gathered.” 172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡje61XzK1Ih
“Ori!”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkGCJegkDiu
“Translation?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzFXf70T8Q3
“He wants to know what happened to you.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ngmK9pQlD
“Oh, ok.” SV leans back against a counter.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZQ8h1vF8Fl
Ori sits doing last minute repairs with the help of litzo as center sleeps on a bench he made of scrap. SV takes a deep breath before talking.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxQcDZB0408
“I used to run with two others. If your memory isn’t too bad you should remember one of them, Litzo.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYDTEqURbQY
“Alora, embodiment of dreams.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUa56WDxCWe
“Correct, on the way we eventually found another called Backlash. He’s a shikari with kinetic starphrite cybernetics.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKRbXazRtVd
“If he is a shikari, what is he doing traveling with you? According to my database they tend to be violent if you approach their territory.” Litzo flinches as a few sparks fly from Ori’s work.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIzIEhWxvj5
“He’s a shamed shikari. Outcast to the entire clan; one night after fighting off a few of those creatures we camped out in the middle of a grassy field. When I fell asleep I had some odd dreams and then I woke up to see the field gone and they were gone.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTGXTKSy0Br
Litzo wastes no time in asking, “Did you get any hints on where they could’ve gone?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlMOUT70CQv
“Only one.” SV lifts his shirt to reveal a scar on his stomach.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnCJIuzhe7x
“Impossible, your regenerative abilities should leave no room for scars.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡorrwTzIOPh
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“Thats what I thought, but I woke up with this wound on my chest dripping a black goo–”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf1vnkiYzpB
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Suddenly Orio jolts into the conversation, “Ori! Orio! Ori or orio!”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ZsnbmVjzz
SV looks at Litzo in confusion.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlSUwOHCn24
“He’s saying that he knows what or who could’ve attacked you.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVknhWVK75I
SV leans forward fully listening.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡabyORnrOzJ
“He says it could’ve been a shadow spectre or the being that attacked Crimson.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOV7ZqyoleP
“And he's sure?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ02m17gz8hl
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“Ori! Orio, or?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡefFqZfWleE
“Yes, are you sure it was black goo?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3iv9jbS9I5
“100%.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXa52AaHX2e
“Ori!”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ24FW8swm2C
“Then it has to be.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4PdSXX0lzI
“Ori or or Orio. Orio, ori.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsioD6r6UcL
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“But how are you awake right now? It should’ve forced you into a months long coma full of mental torture.” Litzo reconnects some wires as her thrusters come back online.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWKa9Hc7v7g
“I’m concerned about how you know that and I think all it could do is deepen my sleep. My mind is shattered so I'm guessing whatever demons were meant to haunt me couldn’t find their way around.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5qgABfVyBD
“Or, orio.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE1qMJ9lHp0
“Ori suggests we run some tests on you to see if we can replicate or even empower that so we can save others from that fate.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCtdG49pnze
“And you got all of that from that?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBQdknjQ0mR
Litzo nods.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzHznIKZhZy
“Ok then, sure, let's do it.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUlnjroCnfG
“Ori orio.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp3j100RLG3
“Ori suggests we leave”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2WcrePIFAD
“And go where?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvFoH19I2Mp
“Ori! Or, or.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡix5BTXlmv1
“The Shadow Realm, specifically the castle.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0nt0CNng2U
“If it’s destroyed, then why?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFGtxoVQkVZ
“We’re going to fix the lab. It’s not as damaged as this place so it should be helpful in fixing me and collecting your data.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlWs3yAQmMZ
“Alright, lets get going–” Suddenly SV slams into the ground with his god mark glowing bright. As if reacting to something. SV grunts but can’t seem to force himself to his feet.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrkRi3Y3iHH
The sound of the thud makes Center jolt awake. He looks around before hopping down and walking over to SV.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ64kqmq0NU9
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“Ori?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGfQb2fIz0F
Litzo rushes over to SV, “What happened?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6S7lDk7hqF
“I– I don’t know! This pressure feels crushing!”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWZFtwckcme
Litzo lifts SV up on her shoulders, he is surprisingly light. “Center, send us to the shadow realm.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsBjyNPTHtn
Center nods and lets out a battle cry that cuts between dimensions to the shadow realm. Once they walk through they come across an unbelievable sight.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1FcRMDcp1Y
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Year 2: Wandering Entities
Cosmo flies through the void of space with gold and blue beside him. Blue wears scars from his chest to his waist from where he was torn apart. Gold seems lost in thought as they fly through the abyss. They have spent their time travelling only taking short breaks between galaxies. It took some time and tracking but Cosmo managed to find the realm of darkness. Suddenly Cosmo stops with blue following suit and gold coming to a startled stop.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeu4vbY7EfK
“We’re here?” Gold asks.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwF0mqJb3Ja
Cosmo nods by pulling out a device and throwing it. It lets out an energy that separates the veil between the dimensions showing a realm full of darkness. Gold uses his shining aura and puts his hand through the darkness; It gets immediately snuffed out as no light can exist here.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ16X0CFKueX
“How are we supposed to see?” Gold takes his hand out.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuxaNS2T4Yc
“I could make something; maybe special goggles?” Cosmo thinks.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvH5dBLGSAB
Blue shoots 2 pieces of energy at both of their eyes. This energy acts as glasses as the realm suddenly becomes much brighter.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRzAOCAb5Rk
Gold is a bit shocked, “How did you do that?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVsSXQ5x1jq
“I’m the herald for death, wouldn’t make sense if I couldn’t see my victim.” He floats in.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkEjkFUMoQt
“Whatever works, works.” Cosmo floats after with Gold just behind.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpiWc0kux37
All of them look on in silence at the sight. The entire kingdom is in ruins; with bodies scattered everywhere. Gold feels a sense of guilt wash over him. He knows it wasn’t his fault, but could his presence have changed something? Blue can only feel pity for them; they were taken too soon.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYs8t6DVDTw
“What now? We’re too late.” Blue asks.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6zYVA5fHot
“Maybe there’s something in the castle?” Gold suggests.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyAkppAKAnq
“Maybe.” Cosmo floats down to the castle as he takes out one of his pistols.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx1yPGK6Q6f
Blue floats down in front of him. “Let me go first.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy80ruSfb9c
Cosmo rolls his eyes and keeps his pistol at the ready. Lightning sparks around blue as he disappears in a flash. Gold lands beside cosmo and the second he lands Blue returns.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVkjsDHhXaJ
“All clear.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhiRsX3ey9j
“Find anything of use?” Gold says as Cosmo puts his pistol back.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW6x1oDFTpi
“Only one thing; a lab. it seems to be mostly untouched but I did notice how fixed it was. Especially compared to the rest of the castle let alone the kingdom. Someone was here recently, must’ve just missed them.” 172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpfKZD9V9Id
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“Ok, where is the lab?” Cosmo asks.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy1muBJxVft
“Two halls down on the right of the entrance then go up the staircase on your left and walk three doors down.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Fx9P53tnB
“Alright, check the rest of this kingdom for anything that could be useful. If they are sentient and alive, bring them back to the lab. If it’s an artifact that seems in the least bit special, leave it there and tell me about it. I’ll check on it.” 172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnpNKvxb2Wb
“Got it.” Blue assumes a running position as lightning sparks around him again.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUnqZ1ES3xf
“Check thoroughly, we cannot afford any mistakes.” Cosmo walks into the castle.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeU1auBTGL3
Blue just smirks as he disappears in a flash of lightning with thunder booming. Gold walks in after Cosmo at the ready.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRxKYSQpr3B
Gold breaks the silence, “So, are you finally ready to talk?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKk81inHcs5
“I’m over it Gold.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡictHVvwgQa
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“No one's over it. Not Blue, not me, and definitely not you.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm0BNm2xRo1
“. . . stay focused.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnGPqwRyvcY
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“I’m sure you're smart enough to know where this road leads. I can only pray that you are strong enough to switch lanes.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAuDYPtYxcR
Cosmo allows that thought to live as they climb the stairs. He suddenly stops before asking, “I couldn’t imagine the way you and Red feel.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpWZmHgRgoE
Gold stops confused, “What?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5eYzutxXNT
“You both feel an intense need to protect those under you and get so torn up about it with a single loss. Feeling that way about every being both dead and alive. It has to be tiring, painful.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi2ustsRKyN
“It is.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPmU7Y7WqHJ
“Then how do you do it? Even the perfect child must have a limit.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ04Qpuys0mN
“It’s hard to explain it, but to put it simply. Everyday I hold phenomenal cosmic power. The type that could make most go insane. That could make me go insane. But then I look to my younger brother, the most broken of all of us. Still pushing through, still persevering, still hopeful. I made a promise to myself that I wouldn't stop fighting until he could come home. Not out of pity or requirement, but out of want. What better way to do it than by his example. Helping everyone.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4jzX8ST5Lm
Cosmo can only chuckle at that, “I’ll give it to you. He’s a damn good motivator.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhLYqlm7zzQ
Gold smiles before pushing him up the stairs. “Now get moving brains.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHn79dDpQBQ
Cosmo laughs before continuing. He enters a hall and strides down it before reaching the lab. Its door is still open; he wonders if Blue left it like that or if it was someone else. As they walk in they see Blue sitting there balancing a wrench.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrMLL73GpBP
“Are you too good to tell us when you're finished speedster?” Cosmo walks over to him.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGwSsa21myo
Blue simply shrugs and says, “Keep up.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTjU0u3SYsG
Gold interrupts, “So, what are you planning?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxiZyougbfF
“I’m planning on inspecting the equipment; maybe I can see just how everything works, or if whoever was here last left a message.” Cosmo notices a ring-like object with wires connecting it to a nearby control panel. “I’m guessing that's what caught your eye blue?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqWYAnk241e
“Mhm, this room isn’t as ravaged as the others, sure, but no way that should be in such good condition.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyX23xWr4cb
“I’ll take a look at it.” He pulls a device out of his pocket and just before he can deploy it all three of them are slammed into the ground by a crushing force.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG9vSQv2XVI
“The hell did that thing do Cos!” Blue exclaims while being forced to the ground.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxQBTVl0yKV
Gold forces himself on one knee as he strains against the pressure.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRLGczRko97
Cosmo exclaims, “nothing, I didn’t activate it!”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡITfLRoQW5y
Gold seems stressed about something; as he forces himself to his feet he cannot bring himself to look at his brothers.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx0aWI4perQ
“Gold?” Blue asks, confused at how he can stand or even what he's doing.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfVe3XQMrom
Cosmo looks over, “Good, now go figure out what the hell is causing this!”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo74m52SCbB
“I already know what it is.” Cosmo is surprised at this. It doesn’t take a genius to tell how dire the situation is. Especially from his tone. “He’s coming.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF5KWIeQYC1
Cosmo is confused, “Who is?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6O5AkZL20S
“Reverb, he is an ancient secret. Something bound by the legends seal.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOFmq6MgkG6
“Why the hell don’t I know this?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYhlOs393mX
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“It is a closely guarded secret, only held by the higher ups and me. There are no documents on him, no files, nothing. Because we couldn’t risk word of him getting out.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmYPbtJNToG
“Gold, who is he?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡarTX7Hi8r4
“He is a demonic weapon, created to kill the god children, to erase us.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa82wI9WZAu
“What!” Blue is surprised at this.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2JkYUkAEad
“Someone must’ve freed him; which means the angels have fallen. I’m sorry Cosmo, but I have to go.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfkXzYewTKp
“Dammit! Take us with you!” Cosmo tries to reach out.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOeJLG8Wxnh
Blue can only look away. He can see what Cosmo can’t.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡspIddfvEPG
“For all your smarts and logic you sure are letting your emotions run wild.” Gold gives a warm smile.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM7ge1SFzoO
“Dammit Gold don’t fuck with me! If he is what you claim he is, we can't just send you in alone.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa5yjWhfAYd
“I’m the only one who could stand against him. As you can clearly see.” Gold begins to walk away. Each footstep feels as if it holds the weight of heaven.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSQiu5p2hDJ
“Gold, I know we’ve always been on 2 different sides of life. But you’re still my brother, so please. Please brother, I'm begging you. Don’t do this alone.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtf6CgkkMYv
“It’s because you are my brother I have to go. It is my duty as the oldest. Whether you want me to or not, I will.” He walks over to Cosmo and holds out his fist. “One more time.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDNG52WwP6d
“Dammit. . .” Cosmo weakly puts his fist out for a fist bump. He sees gold's smile and envies how he could smile at such a time. He doesn’t think he’ll ever get it.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBrpHGkDh6f
“Blue.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdGM9PiEAMr
Blue weakly looks towards him.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt6BVCiJimJ
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“I know how ironic this is. But ensure the lives of those around you while I’m gone. Ok buddy?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxrERZYv8Yg
Before he can go Cosmo slaps a device on his wrist. It activates surrounding him in cybernetic enhancements.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNDRtri471P
“What is this?” Gold asks.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj36eoBZuSg
“I never forgot about you.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjTFIMZu340
Gold doesn’t need to ask any more. He may not know what it is, but he knows it was made for him. Blue holds onto Gold giving him some of his lightning. As it sparks it boosts his speed to astronomical amounts. Gold has no words to describe how thankful he is. He only nods as Blue nods back. Blue has no words. None that can describe his grief and there will never be any that will.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRov6IZhUBa
Gold takes one last look before running off; he knows what he must do. He knows how this must end.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY3PojLuCdc
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Year 2: Crucified
“Remember why we’re here, Crucible.” Virex walks through the ruins of a Heaven.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAcLS28CSas
“That Gold figure has you this concerned Vi?” Crucible walks beside him while kicking rocks.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwQMmB2DLuS
“His strength is not to be underestimated. He dismantled over 100 of Kron Viel’s machines in an afternoon.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1hJ3CVbw7g
“Oh, yeah. What was that a few months ago? Why didn’t we do this then?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUSTU9bJIml
“Because it’s not exactly easy to find an ancient secret.” They arrive at a gate guarded by 5 seraphim angels.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkc2y2blO94
“More ancient than us?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnIWYOH2MuO
Virex laughs, “not that ancient.” He pulls out a vial of darkness.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPdG1Vs8Ac3
“Whats with the shadow juice?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSZds6zFSXe
“It’s something me and Nytheris whipped up. Might as well see how effective it is against seraphim.” Snaps and it falls just above the seraphim. One of them destroys it with a beam of light.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWIdybPfMRH
“Such a good project.” Crucible says sarcastically.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm3h4cGuEGi
Virex can only smile as he says, “Truly.” Crucible looks back to see a dark mist fall upon the seraphim. Then the sounds of thuds pound against the air. 172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpvIVAcsjNx
“Truly ominous.” Crucible jokes as the mist clears. The bodies of the seraphim lay there with black goo oozing out of their eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOZ0eVK9s4D
“Couldn’t agree more.” They walk forward as Virex opens his hand and bones shoot out.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPERKtlXaNi
They impale the seraphim in their heads before he retracts them. They begin to convulse as their bodies tear apart and flesh and blood spill all over the floor. Now horrifying and mutated, the monsters bend to the will of Virex. They walk past the flesh angels as Virex snaps and they start to rip each other apart. They push open a gate where it shows a figure who’s been crucified and bound to the crucifix by chains.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3mdL7CLCEv
“Remind me why we’re freeing him and not just dealing with the guy ourselves.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlBWZYgyij4
“According to my sources he’s fought Spire.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4fLqnLtkcv
“HA! And to think the bastard’s still alive. Alright, I’m convinced besides I wanna see this play out now.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHgP0ebgcVg
Virex opens his hand and a symbol appears over the crucifix. “Undone” 172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCJAldWdjCk
The chains glow with the colors of the rainbow before saying. “Legends seal cannot be overridden.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Zwy9MvJLD
Virex looks over to Crucible. 172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaBiN0QkRsH
“Say it.” Crucible says dead pan.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiMVeytN2hS
“No.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm9PMS4ipRV
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“Are you kidding me?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHlNQK1ZnXg
Crucible begins to walk away; he is in fact not kidding.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnok1hDDgnL
Virex then lets out a small annoyed sigh before saying, “I require your assistance.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ31JTSjvmSv
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Virex uses all of the willpower he has to say, “I need your help. . .”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqDewVHxRsw
“Now was that so hard?” Crucible walks back over.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPZmv1aQgHY
“I should’ve brought Kron.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfIgFs52H4Y
Crucible holds up his hand fusing his symbol with Virex’s increasing effectiveness. “Break.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDM4JbHC8qc
The 2 symbols glow with energy sparking. The symbols then shatter with the chains repeating the phrase, “Legends seal cannot be overridden.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeExMD9nrCU
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“This time put your back into it.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzajetOBMgN
“I’m sorry, who here is asking for help?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgYBVZVTvKb
They both hold their hands forward putting their energy forth as they activate their symbols. The chain repeats the phrase again and again before it finally cracks and shatters.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU3tmcAPeoB
“Finally, I was getting sick of hearing that.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMG7YDEBewh
“Come on.” Virex begins to walk away as energy swells around the crucifix.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ1oqTocTY2
‘What, we’re not gonna tell him what to do?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3m1w4QvsoB
“He was made for this, he’ll figure it out. Also you don’t want to be around during his revival.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxl5oT4KM3B
“Fine.” He walks off with Virex as they disappear suddenly.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRmbpBqMvHy
The energy immediately explodes after they disappear targeting every god child in reach.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdSMSsuLQoc
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Year 2: Path’s Cross
“Ori, orio ori!” Orio chimes at seeing people in the castle.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeuERDJ3t8z
“What happened here?” Litzo translates.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf8r1wnX5Nr
“I can understand him, Litzo.” Cosmo says still stuck to the floor.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuZEzF6RP8p
“So can I.” Blue silently says.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwYIfuIn4LT
“Oh come on, am I the only one who can’t understand the puffball?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWu6gtnwF4A
Only Center responds with a nod that can only make SV look away.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVWEd0Etwfq
“So, if it's affecting you two also then it must be going after god children. Do you know what this is?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDUW0IHgHta
Blue looks to Cosmo unsure if they should tell him. Litzo can read the looks on their faces but chooses to stay quiet. Whatever it is, it cannot be good but it is not dire enough for them to speak. No it is dire enough for them to speak but they don’t know if they should.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1g0Ggn8DKh
Cosmo dodges the question with his own, “What brings you all here?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4AYyWlwXBR
“We came to repair Litzo. She's not functioning at 100%. I would ask for your help but you seem to be a bit down.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwwHkapPCCU
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“Ha, ha.” Cosmo rolls his eyes.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡncAlRyN2cU
“Ori ori orio ori!”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFKY9ZS5kat
“Right, Litzo go sit, and puff ball, tell me what you see and I'll guide you.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnqpXw33ubD
“What did he say?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAyYKY3rQJ6
Blue responds, “He said, ‘we have to stop wasting time before you all are crushed.’”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTvsWYQj0we
“All that in four sounds?!”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUvvF1PRrdb
“It’s not too hard once you get the hang of it.” Blue says while smirking.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8J3WtPRmd7
“Screw you.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3aFnBHEie7
Litzo sets SV down as she walks over to a broken repair table. Cosmo sighs knowing he has his hands full, “Lets begin.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYUldvyD8VR
Year 2: Reverbing Brilliance
Gold soars through the abyss of space with a golden brilliance that shines with an endless reach. If unaware he could be mistaken for a sun and that's what he's counting on. If those creatures think he's just a star they’ll ignore him. He has to move fast enough for them to not catch on while keeping up his endless light. Suddenly his flight path is interrupted by a striking power that shoots through his light with such precision and speed he could only protect his vital areas.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfvYXdJJYkc
“It’s you.” Gold says as his cybernetics absorb the kinetic energy and use it to fuel his energy. A being exuding malicious energy turns around with a calm yet crooked look.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8KiMAruHNg
“Well if it isn’t the eldest of the bastards.” Reverb pops a slight smile, “Where are your siblings? Wait, let me guess, you came alone. Because it’s the noble thing to do.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxgL6UlNsg3
“I can assure you. I am all that's needed to dispose of you.” Gold is truly impressed with the technology. Not only did it withstand the blow it was able to convert the energy into fuel for him. Cosmo is truly amazing.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUlO34U7LNU
Gold’s power surges as blue lightning sparks around him before shifting into a gold hue. Reverb lifts his hand as his energy explodes out to match Golds before he fires a blast of energy at him. Gold parries it but notices something wrong. He looks down at his hand and notices it has slightly decayed before going back to normal.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyAnbLDOTVG
In Gold's thoughts, “His energy is dangerous. I’ll have to keep my distance.” 172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Q7t0kbISr
Before he can finish his thought Reverb is already in front of him. He’s ready to blast him into oblivion but Gold dodges. He takes advantage of the situation and grabs Reverb by his leg before throwing him away. He soars down with gold lightning flying out at Reverb stunning him. Gold closes the distance and strikes him in the gut sending him deeper into the abyss. He looks at his hand and it's decaying more and recovering slower and slower. He clenches his fist before focusing his attention back down.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLQxagJSHcw
“You’ll never be able to keep up.” Those words echo through the abyss once before Reverb rockets up kneeing Gold in the chin. He then grabs him by the head, strikes him up, sending him flying back.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrp7C88gN2R
Gold slows himself down before making a tactical retreat to give himself time to recover from the decay. Flies back and surfs on the energy of a nearby star before jumping away. As Reverb attempts to rush him again Gold launches a kick to his back. Reverb reacts before it can land and disappears in a flurry of energy. The energy knocks Gold off balance as he decays more. He finds his balance and senses Reverb beside him. He barely blocks a strike to his face as he fires back with a blast of energy to get Reverb away from him.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvlu8YqI4OD
He knows he cannot take too many blows without breaking due to the decay. So he does the only thing he knows and breaks through it all. His brilliance shall shine. The power of shine erupts from him in a blinding display. It blinds Reverb long enough to catch him off guard with a powerful blow to his body.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRBcjALGJKW
Reverb recovers and throws a kick at Gold's head; Gold immediately sparks with golden lightning stunning Reverb as he continues to strike him rapidly. His attacks are meant to target any possible opening and take advantage of any and all weak spots. A punch to his liver followed by a strike to the chest. Dodge his jab and counter with two of your own and a powerful uppercut. Gold intends on slowly breaking Reverb down before he can break him.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9lh5oxniwu
Reverb dodges Gold's attempt at a palm strike as he counters with a fist to his mouth. He then follows it up by two strikes to his heart. Gold parries him and intends to fire a blast to get him away so he can recover. Reverb doesn’t give him the chance as he lets out a massive explosion of energy sending Gold through a star. Reverbs energy decays the star until it transforms into a supernova. Gold moves through the supernova with his energy acting as a barrier against it. Reverb does the same with a monstrous battle cry that will alert any nearby beings.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ533rnf5EO5
They clash countless times in the supernova with each clash summoning more and more energy; but one of them must reach their limit. Gold slams into Reverb intending to drag him into the heart of the supernova. Reverb uses his decay to weaken Gold and forces them both to spiral out of control. Reverb kicks god in the gut as he grabs him by his arm to keep him from escaping. He rapidly kicks Gold pushing his cybernetics to their absolute limit.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnbK5O2dXFR
Eventually Gold's cybernetics start to crack from the rapid energy overload. He’s starting to lose his backup reserves of energy as his cybernetics fail to convert it all. Gold knows he’s going to need a true decisive blow to end this. He retreats going on the defensive intending to build up energy. Reverb doesn’t make it easy as he refuses to give Gold any time to breathe.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXpVt3tsTHT
Reverb flies forward launching a barrage of punches and kicks at Gold, He intends to overwhelm him until he cannot fight any more. Gold makes his own opening as he focuses energy in his eyes and blasts Reverb away with energy focused through his pupils. He jumps out of the supernova and sees creatures surrounding it. The energy of the supernova wasn’t enough to mask their clash and now they have another problem.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmBMJNK61rf
Reverb rises out of the intense supernova and uses his energy as whips lash out of him. They decay the creatures around him as he launches himself into Gold. They’re about to clash again but more creatures swarm in getting in their way. Gold punches through one and plants an energy mine in him before kicking him into others.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLjHItEDXOK
The explosion shines brilliantly in the void and only complements the supernova that is near ending. Reverb tears through the creatures like its child's place with his energy decaying them before they can adapt. Reverb kicks one through the chest before mimicking Gold’s previous move. He channels energy into his pupils and incinerates the creature before turning his attention to Gold.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKoSRLeynDc
Reverb slams into Gold as they both plummet with their energies clashing destroying nearby creatures. The brilliant gold fighting against the unsettling dark red creates a wondrous display through the void. Gold starts to channel all of his energy into one last attack as he focuses everything into the core of his soul. He hardens his stance as he takes a striking position. Reverb tries to fall back but lightning restraints stun and bind him.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiwWqmvT9lw
“Plant your feet!” Gold energy reaches its limit.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxJI1Hb7ibs
“Grit your teeth!” Gold’s cybernetic’s supercharge him with even more. The strain on his soul nearly makes him collapse but he pushes through.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAbgcCYE0Mn
“And rage!” Gold releases his energy in one powerful strike that explodes upon impact. The damage results in a brilliant golden burst with golden thunder tearing through the void. His cybernetics shatter under the weight of his attack. With them gone eventually his energy starts to drain. Eventually the light finally dies and only Gold remains. Gold sighs a breath of relief with there being no trace of Reverb surviving. He holds his stomach as he weakens from exhaustion; his entire body aches as his breathing is shaky.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5qnMwqDqn6
“It’s done. . .” He turns ready to return home. Little does Gold know that such a display of power has its drawbacks as his ability to sense energy has been dulled. He feels himself get impaled through his heart. A single creature, regenerating after being blasted in half by thunder, has survived. Gold quickly disposes of it with an energy blast. “Shit!”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAYlH3pbOte
Gold’s power starts to drain, “I have to get back soon. I need Cosmo to treat this.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGPPPvN3CWR
Then through the void a voice echoes once more, “Oh I don’t think you’ll get far.” Before his eyes he sees Reverb's body rebuilding itself as if that last attack never happened. 172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVdCSKWXK4C
“If you think death can claim my soul you’re more wrong than you are dead.” His power surges as Gold can only look on smiling in disbelief. Yet he has come to terms with this; with what he has to do.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ9NzhfumL1
He takes one last look around before saying it. “Soul Burst.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzPIj2Yi6EK
Energy erupts from him as his entire body hardens like gold.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEannKiBGC0
Reverb laughs, “Still begging for more?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFXvGR186d7
Gold wastes no breath on him as he's on a time limit. He moves with energy making a trail behind him as he slams into Reverb like a living beam of energy dragging him through the void. Reverb breaks free but Gold gets a hold of him again. He kicks him forward and then punches him down. Reverb keeps regenerating and eventually his own energy overpowers Gold’s yet he doesn’t care as he pushes through even with his soul decaying.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7N1HN1QKDD
“What are you suicidal? Have you given up already, bastard? Was all you were speaking of earlier a fallacy!” He kicks Gold in the face and then punches him rapidly. Gold catching his arm before blasting him away172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6btEndn4E0
“I’ve only broken my word once, I believe I won’t again.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUMWrpSKMgh
“History shall serve as a reminder for the present. I can promise you that.” Reverb takes a stance.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSFu1Oa0IG5
“That we can agree on.” Gold assumes position.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1IYjvO4x3A
Gold rushes forward but is cut off as Reverb is already there to meet him. Without hesitation they both strike each other with each blow creating more and more disturbances in space and time as rifts break open. Gold and Reverb clash through the void each of them putting their all into their strikes. Gold has no look of determination. No look of true fury. Just a look of shame; he knows he failed in more ways than one. I’m sorry, my brother. A red light flashes in his eye as he continues striking.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3qgBnbGgib
Their back and forth goes on until Reverb manages to finally kick Gold in the heart, truly signaling his downfall as he flies back before slowing.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQIV9eJKELH
“You failed child of god and now all of your siblings will pay the price.” Gold forces himself upright as small traces of his energy trail behind him. He moves forward slowly and predictable. Reverb easily punches him and throws him away before laughing.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡolKxHueRl0
“Any last words? This is getting pathetic.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNZqGY25wGL
“Your arrogance has been your downfall.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj8E74Q45uJ
This wipes the smile off of Reverb's face, “What.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkhgFq0Cmwf
“You just helped me in a way you couldn’t have imagined.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLbLUExmUeK
“The hell are you on about–” Reverb takes in his surroundings as a symbol made out of Gold's energy trail surrounds them. It’s a massive symbol too big to miss but Reverb was too focused on the battle.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4yAoDCJwaa
“I’ll admit it, you had me on the ropes doing this. Keeping your attention while also being precise enough to not mess up a single line? Not easy.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFnqRiPzsSk
“So this is your plan? One final art project?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7LIvkEctWm
“No, no, my friend, this is a magic symbol. Specifically the symbol for equivalent exchange.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtMZauj6tEF
“What could you possibly do with that now?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQYHEBkRmLM
Gold simply points above him as pieces of him break off and turn to gold dust. The sign of a god child dying.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgqswAZcRXe
Reverb attempts to destroy the symbol with a powerful blast of energy but it remains unphased.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt9jV16wfJP
“Once activated it cannot be broken. Not even by you.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbVfqQmBTxE
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Reverbs eyes light up with rage as he curses the world while trying to escape. He tries flying out of the dome but is stopped by the mystical barrier. He attempts to decay the spell, but he is met with nothing. He tries to overwhelm the spell, but he is met with nothing. He even tried to alter the spell, but he is met with nothing. Eventually it begins as he starts to turn to stone. He looks back to see Gold sharing the same fate.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ50xVl4cMfS
“Your soul shall be bound here for all eternity. Can’t say the same for me though. Shine will make sure of that. So how about it; ready for round two? Let’s see how long you can go sealed this time.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7LDSfKvWLN
Reverb looks at him with an indescribable rage. “INSIGNIFICANT BASTARD!” 172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfLjBxDr7Q0
He attempts to reach Gold to kill him himself. At least then he will truly feel it. Truly get the last laugh. He tries to move as both of them slowly turn to stone but he soon starts to slow in his movements. He begins to rage cursing out Gold for this but Gold has already tuned him out with a smile on his face. He raises his fist up to his side.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0vuB790OPc
Before he's fully gone he asks for one last thing, “Just one more fist bump. Right, Cosmo?” 172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZcAQsCyzam
He stands tall, fully engulfed in stone with Reverb in front of him reaching for a trophy he could never have. As his soul is bound once more, Gold is free. It’s all on them now.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnBLhP7W65h
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Year 2: Darkest Hour
Immediately all of the god children know. They can feel it through the marks that connect them. He has died but at the same time that crushing pressure that stole their movement has been released. He may have fallen but he did not lose. Not by any means. As they rise to their feet, silence fills the room. Not even SV has words for the situation; he now grasps only a bit of what they kept from him.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG06cbOYkLW
“Ori?” Orio squeaks in confusion.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEWg2M8SOkA
“They’ve lost someone today Orio, be mindful.” Litzo responds, Cosmo walks over while signalling for Ori to move. Ori hops down and Cosmo sits in his place working on Litzo.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYlbRNV0KXL
“You do not have to work so soon Cosm–”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu7sU59w7RI
Cosmo cuts her off, “I need to keep my mind occupied.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXphYyq8RLA
Litzo only nods as she keeps quiet.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkZwFuaucWj
Center attempts to be of help walking over to SV and summoning his drill. He offers it to attempt to cheer him up.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkpxOzUQdg1
“It’s nothing, little guy. You keep it, not like I would know how to use it. Speaking of not knowing, Blue, mind speaking with me outside?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxtSsCry4qT
Blue nods as they both walk out and Center just watches. Blue and SV stand in the hall with their backs against opposite walls.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsmlZyI07Mg
“I get why neither of you told me. Even if I did know there would be nothing I could do about it; and who wouldn’t worry about their little brother.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtGbNb12Unz
Blue has no words but refuses to break eye contact.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzbVZNornrM
“But that doesn’t mean I’m not angered. Our brother was fighting for his life and you both said nothing. Even if it is unreasonable to feel this way, I need to work through something.” He punches Blue in the face, sending him through the wall. He lands outside of the castle.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlxK3kF0sro
Blue could’ve easily dodged it but if he's being honest, he also needs this. The crash immediately alerts them as Orio and Center go out to check. Ori immediately starts yelling as broke a hole through the wall and are now fighting throughout the kingdom.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd1nZL9XI3r
Center prepares to jump after them but Cosmo yells, “Stop, they need this and if I wasn’t working on Litzo I might've done the same. Just let them work through it.” He clenches a screwdriver.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNrUIaqp3CC
The silence is deafening as Litzo is inside her own head. She feels as if she has failed once more. She knows there was nothing she could do, yet this loss still pains her even with her emotions deactivated. Cosmo signals for Ori and Center to leave. Ori gets the message and takes Center out with him.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8hnn6OkNg7
“It’s ok, Litzo.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsz730wO2IO
“What do you mean sir?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtQUgVQYise
Cosmo shifts, “It wasn’t your fault, none of it was your fault.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6aJ6BJrazJ
Litzo is silent after hearing that. “I know.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡspgxrSfmVj
“But you don’t believe it. And you never will until you face it.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3CGoGiU9Uz
Litzo pauses before saying, “You speak as if I have emotions.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWY5GaKmHfd
“You hesitated.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE43Y0g0X9m
“What?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV01KNbGjF3
“If you couldn’t feel your responses would be quick and efficient. But they aren’t and you are trembling.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOb9hrTqJD8
Litzo looks down to see her hands shaking.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLBy0VkIWm8
“You are just like him, you know? Pushing away your own emotions and well being for others. So selfless to the point of self deprivation. I want you to know you don’t have to be like that. No matter what you do or who you are. . . he would forever be proud of you.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7aCYhpCQtK
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Energy leaks from Litzo’s eyes in the form of tears, “I failed him, I failed my only purpose, and I let them all die. Orio didn’t have the heart to say it.” Litzo's voice breaks as she starts to shake.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWjZdBw8Na3
“Did you see bodies?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpzQU3U0wMq
“N- no.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLABAAvzHRF
“Then how can you be sure they’re dead?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD4WDptnO1T
“My prime directive has changed and I don’t know why.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ46XtS4BRYa
“Well that could mean many things. It could mean death but it could also mean safety.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtlu1wzXtjL
“I don’t know what to do anymore. . .”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRvYPcFMOw2
“Hold onto hope. Hold onto him, and never let go. You must believe they are still alive. Trust me, the confirmation of death is far worse than the speculation. I’ve learned that the hard way as of recent.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlvSjuhQUxi
Litzo starts to shake more, “I miss them so much.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTcJCqFm87F
“I know, I know.” Cosmo and Litzo embrace each other in a heartfelt hug.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzAvuGY7Woc
“It may hurt, but you are never alone. Never.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo1x8zNwzhn
“Am I doing good? My best never feels like enough.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUNag8rMsk9
“Of course you have, and I am so proud of you. You are my most brilliant creation. And every day you evolve beyond my very own programming. You are more than a machine, Litzo, you are a person.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSl53iCfHjp
Upon hearing this Litzo breaks out into full on sobbing as Cosmo buries her head into his shoulder.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv1hnBANfwx
Three hours passed before SV and Blue came back. It physically pained Ori to see the damages but he let it slide this once. Center mainly assisted in calming him down. Both SV and Blue are silent but it's clear they got it all out of their system.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsoOKWBrgss
SV speaks up, “When are you going to be done with her?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsricGSRUtd
“She’s pretty advanced; I know because I made her. Honestly, fixing her up isn’t exactly easy.” Cosmo says as he closes a panel.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXjVX12eqJh
“I thought it was just a few systems that were offline?” 172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg2xyAHhwEV
“Functionally yes, but her structure was massively damaged by whatever attacked her. Even if she did go into battle she would either rip herself apart with her own attacks or be torn apart. So I had to replace her entire outer layer.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdJ8EcvHjco
“When did you do that?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiu6T55ialR
“You two fought for three hours; when do you think?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfzzaY5ZsZP
“Fair enough.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ42Qqftp1Cp
“Anyways I’m just about finished. Her memories will return eventually she just needs to give it time for her AI to uncorrupt her files.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyvDe86Zmgk
“Isn’t she the AI?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5yAmKedDyN
“Not ever since she developed emotions.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF7viiL5B7m
“She what– you know what nevermind. Is she finished?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2lT7zMTiZr
“For the most part.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIL8yR8wVMp
“Good.” SV rises to his feet.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK8V6IFd67C
“Where are you going?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVZ9ahM0GS8
“Anywhere, I have to figure out what happened to my team. This has already taken up too much of my time. I was only staying to ensure she got fixed and for this.” SV cuts off a piece of his flesh as it immediately regenerates.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSmHDPsS1sY
He throws it to Cosmo, “According to Orio one of those creatures were shadow like wraiths. One of them attacked me but I seem to be resistant against whatever magic they use. I know how much you love to experiment so do what you will with that info.” Cosmo simply nods.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIBtZNq1jVT
“Ori! Orio or!”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK1Ph8ysWH1
“I understand.” Litzo responds.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlztNMKvEhH
“What?” SV asks in confusion.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcjrBT4RInO
“He says that we shall also leave.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDHG0KmEXNj
“Don’t you live here?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmofhT8ZnQV
Ori lowers his head a bit before saying, “Or. . . ori or orio.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb5zsR3tpt9
Litzo translates, “It won’t be the same without Crimson and Ragna. So I’ll travel with Litzo in hopes of finding them.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJGKLxN4ZcD
“Huh, alright, hope that works out well for you two.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKq5i9hsYA8
SV attempts to walk away but he feels a tug on his pants. He looks down to see Center standing there.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHhKrEVChkj
“What do you want?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4r3n7fiKwV
Center summons his drill and makes a message into the ground. “Take me with you.” It says.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZxxQb213LI
“What do you want with me?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZPNIyfAVeM
He’s about to drill again but Orio frantically stops him.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡApO9LdDiDX
Litzo then speaks up, “He probably feels as if he’s been of little use lately. Traveling with you might give him some purpose. You are traveling alone so it would be good to have back up.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ0WqXre3ry
“What do I need a pipsqueak to slow me down for?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Gb4C9yVXB
Center pulls out his drills and challenges him seeking to prove him wrong.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUPhkwTCaT5
“There is no need for that little Center. I think it would interest you to know he has the same DNA sequence as red. It is how they reactivated me.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVXB6CV3PI3
“. . .” Cosmo stays silent.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcP8BzPLTfn
Blue whispers to him, “No.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkq5XU48Hny
“What?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ52IyLVHQyk
“You cannot experiment on him.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW1B3Wk6P3R
“You’re just boring.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLYrECsgU0g
“You act as if you are learning nothing.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtTu1W8lzO8
“I restrained myself.” Cosmo rolls his eyes.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyhYJS7qSnV
SV is undeniably intrigued after hearing that. He takes one last look at Center before sighing, “Fine, you can tag along. Just keep up please.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE5WDn5cLDP
Center nods as his drills disappear.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjgePfjwNv6
“As for the last pieces of the puzzle?” He looks back at Blue and Cosmo.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8RJRqs11RP
“I can’t speak for blue but I’m going to stay. I need a new lab and this kingdom provides protection in the shadows. I’m going to dedicate my time to figuring out just where this chaos comes from.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIXdAxdjyT5
Blue nods, “I’m staying, he’ll need protection and I’ve already let two of my siblings die because of my failures.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtVSYNAtiTJ
SV pauses, “Wait, two?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWfv6kHFygx
Both Cosmo and Blue pause.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYUbk8T68Iw
“You tell him.” Blue says coldly.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY7Rhqq30Po
“Me?!”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPcdMNo48qC
“I did my part already.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLanMLdQirp
Cosmo looks down before saying, “Dawn's dead.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL6Zkgl6t7y
SV looks at them blankly before saying, “Come on.” He walks with Center to the hole he made through the wall about to jump down. Before they jump he says, “Don’t either of you fucking die until we figure out how to fix this.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBwIw2EkZ0R
“I promise you, we won’t.” Cosmo replies. “And I promise, once I find those bastards, you’ll be the first person I call.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ41T8pdNbva
SV nods before jumping down with Center.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfkgZyTT00s
Litzo stands as Orio hopes on her shoulder. “We’ll be taking our leave.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPDoFTdgYAC
Cosmo nods before saying, “Stay safe, go find the rest of his legacy. I’m sure you won’t fall again.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrFYtTNsEUd
Litzo nods, “I know, and. . . thank you. . . for everything.” 172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7JTDV13HYG
Cosmo nods and smiles softly. Her engines burst with energy as she blasts off with Orio holding on for dear life.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlWVdUdHgMR
Cosmo takes in a breath before saying, “Well,” and pulling out four lists each five yards long.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEFlU8A1b62
“Where did you keep those?” Blue asks, concerned.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAoSErDf7bT
“Irrelevent, go get me these items. We have some work ahead of us.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmElLMpjEkG
Blue sighs before grabbing the lists, scanning all of them, and then dashing off.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4aeZTdH9pt
Cosmo looks around the lab before saying, “I will find you. Whoever you are, and when I do. I will kill you. And make it hurt.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNuFPRFDjSF
Crucible smiles while staring at a holographic screen that is blacked out but still has noise, “Is that a promise Cosmo?”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJmQvbY5eht
Year 2: A Brilliant New Dawn
Through the dust of the rubble, eyes glowed faintly in the dark void. The whirring of gears echoed as Litzo's engines roared to life, blowing the haze away. Dark specters drifted across the abyss, circling her like vultures over a corpse. Her mechanical frame shifted, optics scanning the wasteland of a planet.
To Litzo’s right, waddled Orio, radiating endless dark energy and dawning a purple and crimson headband tied around his head, a nod to the ones he lost. With his nubs clenched in readiness, his spirit burned nuclear; bright as the sun itself.
Litzo’s gears whined louder, then screamed as she rocketed forward, blasting through the specters with a burst of force. Dust kicked up in her wake, obscuring the scene—until suddenly, something inside her shifted. A corrupted memory file blinked red across Litzo’s systems, then clicked into place.
>File fully repaired.
“File loaded. Memory playing.”172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8DF6A41flj
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and then Add to home screen.