Ares stood gallant, squeezing his right palm. He had drawn Meena close telekinetically, choking her strongly in the air. The beasts were also in the air, grasping for breath. "You are all pathetic." He spoke, squeezing tighter. He hurled Meena to the ground, then threw the Bison beast sideways. He lifted Tigra higher then dropped her to the floor. The serpent beasts weren't also spared, crashing into the scorching red earth. He laughed maniacally, yelling."Stand. I dare you!""You say they are pathetic yet here you are, gloating in your victory over unconscious opponents." Colleen's voice sounded from behind him. He rapidly turned, surprised. His surprise heightened by the sight of her, gripping her weapon tightly. "How are you alive? I specifically killed you." He questioned. She chuckled, spitting sideways. "Maybe you should confirm your kills henceforth." She replied, then stepped forward. "Oh. Just to be clear, I was your last kill." She added, and pounced at him. He tried to

"I still think Gandu's story isn't adding up." Dana whispered into Meena's ears as they headed for Ladus. It was merely a six hour journey and they took their time. They were close to home. "I don't know. He has a thing where he can't leave his opppressor because he's attached to him. If I could have a word for it, I'll give him that, but he looks genuine this time." She replied. "You're just nice. Hey big guy, you get my point?" She spoke, addressing Eden. "I don't know Dana, I'll have to go with everyone on this too." He replied. "You big old softies." She groaned and pushed forward. "I should go home one of these days." Meena spoke. "Me too." Eder responded. "Is home really home, though?" His twin asked. "I guess." Then there was silence from the trio. "Abilities: Flight, time travel, Necromancy, Teleportation, spatial dark beams."The system read. David chuckled, this was the first time he was checking out his abilities menu, considering he only had to help his friends t

Barely a month later, Queen Zelda had transformed her kingdom with the help of her goddess, turning it into a dark, strong army ready to die for the cause of the Kingdom. The citizens weren't spared at all, as they all seemed to ravish the idea of worshiping their new Queen. In those few weeks, she had undergone different rituals, the most significant one making her soldiers obedient and immortal… thanks to David's blood. All of these had happened in the absence of Zeddicus, the leader of the Royal Guard who had left the Kingdom briefly for a recon of Ladus. Even when he returned, meeting the new changes made to the Kingdom's crest, he paid little attention to the behavioural pattern of his people while being solely interested in his request for dismissal from the Royal guard, seeking his retirement to Ladus to settle down. A request she willingly granted, as she feared his prolonged presence would ruin things. He had been through enough hell and would be able to resist whatever co

"Welcome child. I hope the guards haven't treated you unkindly." Zelda spoke, emerging from a door. Audrey was seated in a room which was heavily guarded at the door. She frowned upon sighting the Queen, holding nothing but contempt for her. "Can you not speak?" Zelda asked, realising she didn't answer her question. Audrey sighed and rubbed her palms along her thighs. "I can speak, I don't just want to." She responded. "I see we are angry here." Zelda giggled and settled before the child. "See, child. I am not your enemy. In fact, your father and I are friends." She spoke."My father is dead." The child replied bluntly. Zelda groaned, frustrated by her confidence and directness."You know who I speak of. You are just like him, so direct and rude." She spoke, rising. "Why am I here? To lure David into a trap?" Audrey asked. She crouched before the child once more and flashes a fake smile towards her. "Let's say that is true. Will he come here for you?" She asked. The girl chuckle

They all emerged from the portal, their minds still dazed from the total darkness they were in for almost an hour. "Thank the gods. I'm definitely not entering that thing again." Eder groaned, falling out of it. While the rest complained and ranted, David and Colleen stood away from each other, watching the environment. They both had their conflicting thoughts.Colleen on her part thought about how hard she had been on Gandu then David. She understood he was a victim, she really did. However she also knew Conrad had had people do the worst of things on his behalf, she was a living testimony. She figured she would apologise to both of them later. The mission was still the priority. She also figured David was hiding something from her since they resurrected from Purgatory. Maybe it seriously concerned her and he wanted to keep her safe or away from it. Either way she felt he didn't have to carry that responsibility, she could handle her own business too. "I'll talk to him." She conclu