Year 2: Gods and Shadows174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcDsFCGfM77
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Year 2: New Ally
“So, HU, the time council, and shadow realm have all fallen?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTCkVMDHoE4
“Yes, that is the story from what I've gathered.” 174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZscWLHxdjk
“Ori!”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCwqJxPQoX2
“Translation?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtmZLsWmTob
“He wants to know what happened to you.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLytdvWxV5D
“Oh, ok.” SV leans back against a counter.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzPpLBRNCEg
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjusxYp7NuK
“I used to run with two others. If your memory isn’t too bad you should remember one of them, Litzo.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ79jdNMkASP
“Alora, embodiment of dreams.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqkhN9pyaFy
“Correct, on the way we eventually found another called Backlash. He’s a shikari with kinetic starphrite cybernetics.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEfEDRcWQyH
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYipWBRr51W
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBCliCUCDXA
Litzo wastes no time in asking, “Did you get any hints on where they could’ve gone?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdhJ3EqxUyp
“Only one.” SV lifts his shirt to reveal a scar on his stomach.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLPzFX91tv0
“Impossible, your regenerative abilities should leave no room for scars.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhjjfedwwvz
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“Thats what I thought, but I woke up with this wound on my chest dripping a black goo–”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHxajYZgWhx
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Suddenly Orio jolts into the conversation, “Ori! Orio! Ori or orio!”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbO8aSBZlDt
SV looks at Litzo in confusion.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOIJUs0YuvG
“He’s saying that he knows what or who could’ve attacked you.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeQlCSW4a8D
SV leans forward fully listening.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPMw2kCGHx0
“He says it could’ve been a shadow spectre or the being that attacked Crimson.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh49Y063M6L
“And he's sure?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxhtepYPsmu
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“Ori! Orio, or?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOJ6aCTOxrb
“Yes, are you sure it was black goo?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHVAx2Z6cuu
“100%.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ2wztXQgiX
“Ori!”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡazwg1Esx8h
“Then it has to be.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdg8csJgr3V
“Ori or or Orio. Orio, ori.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr6RnWMgNuV
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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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjLzTwnr384
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTYVKMEX5Nl
“Or, orio.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXDMywig45R
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDGuprRoHQZ
“And you got all of that from that?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOoEXxZrs0n
Litzo nods.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMRkBFvERWW
“Ok then, sure, let's do it.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgGKqJSlrZW
“Ori orio.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Z62KGRCgK
“Ori suggests we leave”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3aApcIxxo1
“And go where?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr366JIFyxA
“Ori! Or, or.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYHr0bCCxWu
“The Shadow Realm, specifically the castle.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPVHVoBLxom
“If it’s destroyed, then why?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI9vqxaqPzK
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3n8Q7JAxAM
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡipqy7Ggxtn
The sound of the thud makes Center jolt awake. He looks around before hopping down and walking over to SV.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgtnev3leGQ
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“Ori?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG2npQnCFJP
Litzo rushes over to SV, “What happened?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiBt5c2pLgs
“I– I don’t know! This pressure feels crushing!”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOfpjNQtIYZ
Litzo lifts SV up on her shoulders, he is surprisingly light. “Center, send us to the shadow realm.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi1HcKIxQhf
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvgKiBdZXEj
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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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmbp89lRHHY
“We’re here?” Gold asks.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeKTs82VGCp
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj9F7ZmnebX
“How are we supposed to see?” Gold takes his hand out.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOjZrRZicdD
“I could make something; maybe special goggles?” Cosmo thinks.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkv8LLzswRw
Blue shoots 2 pieces of energy at both of their eyes. This energy acts as glasses as the realm suddenly becomes much brighter.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ58NAFOxEyQ
Gold is a bit shocked, “How did you do that?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvHbsQf4RQb
“I’m the herald for death, wouldn’t make sense if I couldn’t see my victim.” He floats in.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJVqH2MdIpa
“Whatever works, works.” Cosmo floats after with Gold just behind.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLObRMzwkYE
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0XRd0Ubgch
“What now? We’re too late.” Blue asks.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFV5tmJ9Bj6
“Maybe there’s something in the castle?” Gold suggests.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrQ8n51LrHo
“Maybe.” Cosmo floats down to the castle as he takes out one of his pistols.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVZnKfnnSKL
Blue floats down in front of him. “Let me go first.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpRedeCLbXq
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2t8WxQwlVr
“All clear.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUnT1PUSCKR
“Find anything of use?” Gold says as Cosmo puts his pistol back.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhtAbpMzoAr
“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.” 174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIBT4kLWWKK
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“Ok, where is the lab?” Cosmo asks.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4lGq6FbJ42
“Two halls down on the right of the entrance then go up the staircase on your left and walk three doors down.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKPREBzbO9s
“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.” 174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqBK3OVWfgm
“Got it.” Blue assumes a running position as lightning sparks around him again.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYpTy5pOJB8
“Check thoroughly, we cannot afford any mistakes.” Cosmo walks into the castle.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ54o3QWURq4
Blue just smirks as he disappears in a flash of lightning with thunder booming. Gold walks in after Cosmo at the ready.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbdygloWPNf
Gold breaks the silence, “So, are you finally ready to talk?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmWYSW0Ukam
“I’m over it Gold.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTj5wDL9VPZ
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“No one's over it. Not Blue, not me, and definitely not you.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBfQoE9TYVF
“. . . stay focused.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3wEEH3xWc1
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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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlt2ANi6p1A
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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXuKn8JHfvL
Gold stops confused, “What?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVDpyIea6gT
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVpEDj4N68Q
“It is.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVeJs4o3fhu
“Then how do you do it? Even the perfect child must have a limit.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkGAC0kUUPw
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtLCyVgynXH
Cosmo can only chuckle at that, “I’ll give it to you. He’s a damn good motivator.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXNSai9jvcP
Gold smiles before pushing him up the stairs. “Now get moving brains.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjiX3IF21TI
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡybMOl3qZ9t
“Are you too good to tell us when you're finished speedster?” Cosmo walks over to him.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ45PANvB7RN
Blue simply shrugs and says, “Keep up.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh9bcKLEgn7
Gold interrupts, “So, what are you planning?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3nBnpwBusf
“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?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡenXvlurvev
“Mhm, this room isn’t as ravaged as the others, sure, but no way that should be in such good condition.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSuVQjRBLVL
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzDavx7QESe
“The hell did that thing do Cos!” Blue exclaims while being forced to the ground.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp2ZMNk2axG
Gold forces himself on one knee as he strains against the pressure.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqsJuXqRIM4
Cosmo exclaims, “nothing, I didn’t activate it!”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpUFCdb2yF9
Gold seems stressed about something; as he forces himself to his feet he cannot bring himself to look at his brothers.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqEtSVQvp87
“Gold?” Blue asks, confused at how he can stand or even what he's doing.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ9wq3EPGrT
Cosmo looks over, “Good, now go figure out what the hell is causing this!”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGAO1zaXBWe
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdHwbGdrXkl
Cosmo is confused, “Who is?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXEfxvBtSqq
“Reverb, he is an ancient secret. Something bound by the legends seal.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYAQleK7UAE
“Why the hell don’t I know this?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqewTXlet4R
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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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTJ65dgwxeV
“Gold, who is he?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnnlI4D6EmV
“He is a demonic weapon, created to kill the god children, to erase us.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ66MnAwKGZZ
“What!” Blue is surprised at this.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9dQOu2IW5N
“Someone must’ve freed him; which means the angels have fallen. I’m sorry Cosmo, but I have to go.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHCvE1KxOgr
“Dammit! Take us with you!” Cosmo tries to reach out.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2BisYfweOs
Blue can only look away. He can see what Cosmo can’t.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKjZYDRtUbo
“For all your smarts and logic you sure are letting your emotions run wild.” Gold gives a warm smile.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbSvOeHiqy5
“Dammit Gold don’t fuck with me! If he is what you claim he is, we can't just send you in alone.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm9vC6SP1Do
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7bZ9iAeffj
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCLJEbfaJ3t
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhZPUc7CDyf
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiD20WFGl2o
“Blue.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6VnMwLuaKi
Blue weakly looks towards him.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ65XwAs43vf
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“I know how ironic this is. But ensure the lives of those around you while I’m gone. Ok buddy?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVSZYap1zDJ
Before he can go Cosmo slaps a device on his wrist. It activates surrounding him in cybernetic enhancements.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfnSGg5bi42
“What is this?” Gold asks.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLQ2khO6NLL
“I never forgot about you.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Vd2YvvmoA
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEJRKgYiH89
Gold takes one last look before running off; he knows what he must do. He knows how this must end.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu0ullZNsTq
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Year 2: Crucified
“Remember why we’re here, Crucible.” Virex walks through the ruins of a Heaven.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjMasye0QYJ
“That Gold figure has you this concerned Vi?” Crucible walks beside him while kicking rocks.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXcXFu4qtKm
“His strength is not to be underestimated. He dismantled over 100 of Kron Viel’s machines in an afternoon.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfJHMx2CUcX
“Oh, yeah. What was that a few months ago? Why didn’t we do this then?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmCfdtAjRdg
“Because it’s not exactly easy to find an ancient secret.” They arrive at a gate guarded by 5 seraphim angels.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxNqh0EN50g
“More ancient than us?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡETvxoy05me
Virex laughs, “not that ancient.” He pulls out a vial of darkness.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfWeTdXoukv
“Whats with the shadow juice?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡshbjj7TXd3
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU715MdZNTj
“Such a good project.” Crucible says sarcastically.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtYphsO4A2j
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. 174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡztF6WWIQmU
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4k6SchwWsy
“Couldn’t agree more.” They walk forward as Virex opens his hand and bones shoot out.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNGnP21MlV1
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAZhUhmil17
“Remind me why we’re freeing him and not just dealing with the guy ourselves.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjugfgrRFso
“According to my sources he’s fought Spire.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUUuDqwVBdM
“HA! And to think the bastard’s still alive. Alright, I’m convinced besides I wanna see this play out now.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3zNpR1GQ2Q
Virex opens his hand and a symbol appears over the crucifix. “Undone” 174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQYehsMDbdu
The chains glow with the colors of the rainbow before saying. “Legends seal cannot be overridden.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ13dZPeX2IM
Virex looks over to Crucible. 174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡieyQU561dK
“Say it.” Crucible says dead pan.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG7hA10PyPP
“No.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5AG9f9qvMJ
“Do it or I won’t help.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdyJ5cJZxAC
“Are you kidding me?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9GhLRb910b
Crucible begins to walk away; he is in fact not kidding.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoiIoIWoF6w
Virex then lets out a small annoyed sigh before saying, “I require your assistance.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8lp1jNldLi
“That's not how you say it.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqdmU8B4x73
Virex uses all of the willpower he has to say, “I need your help. . .”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvrLQS3ta0K
“Now was that so hard?” Crucible walks back over.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ10E3lBcED1
“I should’ve brought Kron.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ45wEY1XYBq
Crucible holds up his hand fusing his symbol with Virex’s increasing effectiveness. “Break.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwqzE5YVjWf
The 2 symbols glow with energy sparking. The symbols then shatter with the chains repeating the phrase, “Legends seal cannot be overridden.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfWJ57wKBzv
“Bastard is tough.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF7Hf4hZIVF
“This time put your back into it.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF99KHzjXJ5
“I’m sorry, who here is asking for help?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVcVTu1DctI
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn4v9WmejpZ
“Finally, I was getting sick of hearing that.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHxq0BNoG8U
“Come on.” Virex begins to walk away as energy swells around the crucifix.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRiA0pe34ys
‘What, we’re not gonna tell him what to do?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4YPTEtRLUA
“He was made for this, he’ll figure it out. Also you don’t want to be around during his revival.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKkmJ9JLAv8
“Fine.” He walks off with Virex as they disappear suddenly.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqOePcQHBin
The energy immediately explodes after they disappear targeting every god child in reach.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOMZkkqvwKR
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Year 2: Path’s Cross
“Ori, orio ori!” Orio chimes at seeing people in the castle.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsPVjPYIhvT
“What happened here?” Litzo translates.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSdGd7YH9V8
“I can understand him, Litzo.” Cosmo says still stuck to the floor.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDFmwiIV2R6
“So can I.” Blue silently says.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhbBc8Mt4Eu
“Oh come on, am I the only one who can’t understand the puffball?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkWyX2Jzhkn
Only Center responds with a nod that can only make SV look away.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf59FzfM04K
“So, if it's affecting you two also then it must be going after god children. Do you know what this is?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeH3DZkjo5i
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrXJ9lPivwm
Cosmo dodges the question with his own, “What brings you all here?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsEhV4upqOs
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKUzjGOgdH8
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“Ha, ha.” Cosmo rolls his eyes.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQpFZOs1j13
“Ori ori orio ori!”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZOnX6pskNI
“Right, Litzo go sit, and puff ball, tell me what you see and I'll guide you.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡklwfxA0Yw7
“What did he say?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0yQsjcGB19
Blue responds, “He said, ‘we have to stop wasting time before you all are crushed.’”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5z4K8i3xqw
“All that in four sounds?!”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRMNfhkzRYv
“It’s not too hard once you get the hang of it.” Blue says while smirking.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2bESkbhLDf
“Screw you.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4RVOgpuCxs
Litzo sets SV down as she walks over to a broken repair table. Cosmo sighs knowing he has his hands full, “Lets begin.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2mZ31hOBIJ
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfKI1w6FQTw
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJEyyrFgFla
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv7DvDanEDq
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr7TYopIJ9X
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCb9EvVqqQC
In Gold's thoughts, “His energy is dangerous. I’ll have to keep my distance.” 174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbY4WbrZHpX
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTjxA2180TL
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGy3SykyUlN
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlDzG5zNtF1
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF9LgbTZVJI
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ycMg2gjbr
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb1sKWqKzCk
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuYmuSKqdWg
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7BtNzdXceO
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSW3PW8zLXk
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe2tEzfMRCX
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpcjLYbRh5K
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNWh12skEUO
“Plant your feet!” Gold energy reaches its limit.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFlkedg3af8
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI9u3FBcJFL
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtbret5vxdu
“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!”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ84OpFEcvc8
Gold’s power starts to drain, “I have to get back soon. I need Cosmo to treat this.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa74WfFSy0f
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. 174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtLws9HSsy2
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5O2cRCyvOH
He takes one last look around before saying it. “Soul Burst.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvsX9EHchrr
Energy erupts from him as his entire body hardens like gold.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7sQsKD5FZF
Reverb laughs, “Still begging for more?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlE01TIEiAq
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCQeDArdyWN
“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 away174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG3SnZuSy2V
“I’ve only broken my word once, I believe I won’t again.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdwKdT7qGll
“History shall serve as a reminder for the present. I can promise you that.” Reverb takes a stance.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFTUzVIqcMd
“That we can agree on.” Gold assumes position.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU7PyxHW0zv
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrAeoej2Z9W
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡThvkdB7PX4
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrfs8CmsWKm
“Any last words? This is getting pathetic.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcb9mVUvMoz
“Your arrogance has been your downfall.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU6xCYnsFpC
This wipes the smile off of Reverb's face, “What.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKYJApCNFOy
“You just helped me in a way you couldn’t have imagined.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYK46SzeRwh
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlhVqNnTznH
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKxOoNAuIix
“So this is your plan? One final art project?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZvNL6Tfbd0
“No, no, my friend, this is a magic symbol. Specifically the symbol for equivalent exchange.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdFUMd4mgoY
“What could you possibly do with that now?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgghdR386VW
Gold simply points above him as pieces of him break off and turn to gold dust. The sign of a god child dying.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT2P9fjxAd3
Reverb attempts to destroy the symbol with a powerful blast of energy but it remains unphased.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6nte9kdvAE
“Once activated it cannot be broken. Not even by you.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeKgxjUTQ9R
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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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaAFtqnxax9
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUrmCIArF8Q
Reverb looks at him with an indescribable rage. “INSIGNIFICANT BASTARD!” 174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm1fSJzpdJz
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ49RPuNl2m2
Before he's fully gone he asks for one last thing, “Just one more fist bump. Right, Cosmo?” 174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ26wE93xv0H
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvdHoZG7ocs
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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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjfIo9P6ABn
“Ori?” Orio squeaks in confusion.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0yCJYTDXnz
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVkHO8W189F
“You do not have to work so soon Cosm–”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp7RCdIHNFI
Cosmo cuts her off, “I need to keep my mind occupied.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOhLwYgRuNG
Litzo only nods as she keeps quiet.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAF3lyy7zRq
Center attempts to be of help walking over to SV and summoning his drill. He offers it to attempt to cheer him up.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUhxsuR2yt9
“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?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdznb3ACdFY
Blue nods as they both walk out and Center just watches. Blue and SV stand in the hall with their backs against opposite walls.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw7l6d7JRwv
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYkowgcG7ld
Blue has no words but refuses to break eye contact.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6OjDdywh0g
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOt6fFZjILe
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuWqH76rkB3
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjSQntqSLCg
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsJnazPMr5K
“It’s ok, Litzo.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqdM13k4A3u
“What do you mean sir?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0vDKAGXPM7
Cosmo shifts, “It wasn’t your fault, none of it was your fault.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6nK5gWjKsH
Litzo is silent after hearing that. “I know.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx5JtOYjlJT
“But you don’t believe it. And you never will until you face it.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgAx0HMFsNs
Litzo pauses before saying, “You speak as if I have emotions.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMW7iV4Svc3
“You hesitated.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyHx5tGXsLz
“What?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ORB1dltBi
“If you couldn’t feel your responses would be quick and efficient. But they aren’t and you are trembling.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgKS9e0mtIG
Litzo looks down to see her hands shaking.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxBYxHM7Z91
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI46eBGECHS
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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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpX4vDJOwiL
“Did you see bodies?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkQRlD6TUOa
“N- no.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnzdXHiBh6Z
“Then how can you be sure they’re dead?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdABisaih2k
“My prime directive has changed and I don’t know why.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdvFSfGlaxS
“Well that could mean many things. It could mean death but it could also mean safety.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR34QmDp5zC
“I don’t know what to do anymore. . .”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2qNPh3Rb4r
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡramGh6r0PA
Litzo starts to shake more, “I miss them so much.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfQWRwoFzuH
“I know, I know.” Cosmo and Litzo embrace each other in a heartfelt hug.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1PYXEGiZkm
“It may hurt, but you are never alone. Never.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLXFC7Y0DYx
“Am I doing good? My best never feels like enough.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaZxlxhI7H7
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWMX2jj5PW5
Upon hearing this Litzo breaks out into full on sobbing as Cosmo buries her head into his shoulder.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYx2wAIqEnl
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGePAVjuK1B
SV speaks up, “When are you going to be done with her?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpfuvb1JZsR
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4OBJk0RxxN
“I thought it was just a few systems that were offline?” 174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZeeHJAqOiS
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmfLcWXsGUK
“When did you do that?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtiePsjKQws
“You two fought for three hours; when do you think?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUWmMJuTKEt
“Fair enough.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCK0dWyC34K
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcEKP4bS5O5
“Isn’t she the AI?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXK6o5J7iQt
“Not ever since she developed emotions.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡILTWHoMahw
“She what– you know what nevermind. Is she finished?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9YySXxzYUF
“For the most part.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmrfomMbFc8
“Good.” SV rises to his feet.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOBcHAyMbBr
“Where are you going?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtPgDgmP9ZZ
“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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ775VAuuHqu
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.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt54MuzWUbh
“Ori! Orio or!”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYVVxX2FUQH
“I understand.” Litzo responds.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLN87nUvmJC
“What?” SV asks in confusion.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLRuZ9S1IEa
“He says that we shall also leave.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbieLQYuRdA
“Don’t you live here?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZWPkevIiet
Ori lowers his head a bit before saying, “Or. . . ori or orio.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2a5QlEAPBA
Litzo translates, “It won’t be the same without Crimson and Ragna. So I’ll travel with Litzo in hopes of finding them.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpUCi67vhTv
“Huh, alright, hope that works out well for you two.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdq0fzk2Qiu
SV attempts to walk away but he feels a tug on his pants. He looks down to see Center standing there.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoKGcuXqV1A
“What do you want?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCyjPE9ej6B
Center summons his drill and makes a message into the ground. “Take me with you.” It says.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFhw2Iwxc7J
“What do you want with me?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI3HPNKwTc7
He’s about to drill again but Orio frantically stops him.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf238ULMCu3
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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJKDWRuB2nB
“What do I need a pipsqueak to slow me down for?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ792H1PBuN0
Center pulls out his drills and challenges him seeking to prove him wrong.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsLVFFFi5WW
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnvF42dSTX6
“. . .” Cosmo stays silent.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ35S3uxHOVZ
Blue whispers to him, “No.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuv2GIEQDtZ
“What?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaRwORjPABd
“You cannot experiment on him.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn1CYGp0bfv
“You’re just boring.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI38gQkHSxq
“You act as if you are learning nothing.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGFW3MVUSYs
“I restrained myself.” Cosmo rolls his eyes.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBlcD40egcg
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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDvX5Msfyuj
Center nods as his drills disappear.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqLxJmrpAC5
“As for the last pieces of the puzzle?” He looks back at Blue and Cosmo.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKHhwLeJyKS
“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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSQ9nYuIDHe
Blue nods, “I’m staying, he’ll need protection and I’ve already let two of my siblings die because of my failures.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgceHaPTVex
SV pauses, “Wait, two?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxAdiBo6Ett
Both Cosmo and Blue pause.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLHyVB5E4tF
“You tell him.” Blue says coldly.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvCZgmsNFTh
“Me?!”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtHFWuAKScX
“I did my part already.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhIvIUmWTbu
Cosmo looks down before saying, “Dawn's dead.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm0XOrPrSWf
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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFq3foMtVLe
“I promise you, we won’t.” Cosmo replies. “And I promise, once I find those bastards, you’ll be the first person I call.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTV6zRYyRqb
SV nods before jumping down with Center.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM3FXvm8a8M
Litzo stands as Orio hopes on her shoulder. “We’ll be taking our leave.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZF7sQLTqhO
Cosmo nods before saying, “Stay safe, go find the rest of his legacy. I’m sure you won’t fall again.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxZ3xrOEysz
Litzo nods, “I know, and. . . thank you. . . for everything.” 174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhcaK6hQ3If
Cosmo nods and smiles softly. Her engines burst with energy as she blasts off with Orio holding on for dear life.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJxJpqJXtjO
Cosmo takes in a breath before saying, “Well,” and pulling out four lists each five yards long.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOxUOP4gUhN
“Where did you keep those?” Blue asks, concerned.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVXigS6JvtM
“Irrelevent, go get me these items. We have some work ahead of us.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuCZ0T3zcp4
Blue sighs before grabbing the lists, scanning all of them, and then dashing off.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUOZBn91eo1
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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr0BiVK6B5D
Crucible smiles while staring at a holographic screen that is blacked out but still has noise, “Is that a promise Cosmo?”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOtHlmSmouC
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.”174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGUIUr83nKH
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and then Add to home screen.