Emotional demons.
Mammon: It time to wake up boy!
Rico: Yep, I'm up!
Mammon: Good my child begged me to revive you but it seems I was not needed.
Be lucky you are not in my debt!
Rico: I would not dare doubt you, But I am in your debt until the ends of time...
You gave me a Friend who will always be by my side.
Mammon: I did nothing but curse you, How you accept that is up to you.
Rico: Haha thank you Master, Mammon.
Mammon: Yes. Keep up the interesting work, pretty soon you will release me.
Then you will not thank me for my terror!
Rico: they all deserve it I won't blame you.
Mammon: Even your wife hm?
Rico: Rory will always be under my protection.
You can have my soul and day for hers.
Again, I don't doubt you.
Mammon: Haha, This is fun.
I have never met a child so worthy of my title!
The epitome of greed!
You will entertain me Well!!
* Breaking breaths kicked me back to life as I felt the mana particles healing my body.
My heart skipped and pumped to life as my lungs and other organs began to asses themselves.
In my mind I heard raven*
Raven: Body function returned core revival complete!
Berserker mode active:
Blood Rage!
Afflicted - Mint, Void, Raven, Rico, Tetra, And several Unnamed Beast.
beasts Present have pledged loyalty to the sky walking terrian King!
Terrian dragon turtle Evolution tainted!
Afflicted to Evolutionary taint are as follows - Rico , Raven, Tetra, mint, and void.
Soul mutation tainted Afflicted are as follows - Avaricia.
Tetra: Awake are you?
well then go crazy.
Why don't you allow the Evolution of your friends!
Rico: Huh?
Rory: She means share the power!
Rico: Ah My queen!
Rory!
AHHH!!!
Tetra: Ask them to join Your familia!
Now!
Rico: In the name of I Rico nemorensis Silver, I extend the offer of Familia ties, Follow me as your king of the sky walking terrian, Plead fealty to my will As I tear asunder the enemies in our path!
Let the Sky walking Terrian Rein Supreme on this land RISE to my call As a king in the domain of the great Saint Tortuga!
* My team all spoke in unison. " I pledge my loyalty"
I felt the power of each person as the anger washed over them and I.
My ears rang with notifications!
All warnings As my eyes grew red.
Washing down my mind in blood.
I clearly saw my actions.
I began by attacking centipedes left and right paying no heed to my body.
My bones sank from my flesh sharpening into daggers Slashing and stabbing at the joints of centipedes.
Raven who had been a small Pink ball has slowly bathed its self in red, Eventually the little thing began to swallow all of the death from the scene around!
The deceased turtles, and even the deceased centipedes were not safe from her hunger.
The terrian race was winning I had been able to see the others every few seconds I would get a flash of blank.
But for the most part it seemed like the battle was in slow motion it grew slower the more it drug on.
I watched as my team dropped off one by one our energy fell flat.
I wasn't the last one to drop that title went to Rory, She and mint lasted While raven cleared the remains.
I lost consciousness once more as Rory flashed by me.
A figure of power that made me feel at ease.
I closed my eyes allowing the blood on my skin to warm my heart and body as I began to slumber.
* OH He is down for the count that make all but mint, That weird turtle and Mint.
Oh no wait that bunny is moving around still, Ah and what is that weird little Looking hoverboard??
Dang I am starting lose focus...
What is going on with this world...
Why does this rage make things feel slow!
Why am I so angry!!!
Screw it, Feed the anger.
Deep breaths, deep breaths!*
Rory: LET MY RAGE OPEN THE EYES OF THY ENEMIES, LET THE MOON BE MY WITNESS AS I HUNT DOWN THY ENEMIES, LEAVING NO STONE UNTURNED MOONSHINE ESSENCE GLOW!
"LUNAR LUNATIC HUNTRESS!"
* The little black and white girl became a blip, She moved like light, each time she lapsed to move in another direction her hair would change from black to white as if the magic she used determined the color.
Her mana seemed to be mystic and demonic at the same time, Her blessing of lunar Ward makes the dragons ward look tranquil...
She will be dangerous one day for even the dragon Gods with her potential.
Hmm ???
I..is that apocalyptic magic!
She couldn't possibly be thinking that magic is safe!?
I am going to have to stop this child before she ruins this region...
Thanks to this boy I should have no problem casting this...*
Tetra: Little bunny come here.
Void: Sniddd!
Tetra: Yes that is the idea, Can you get a clean hit on her spine.
It should be below her shoulders directly center.
Void:Sni sith!?
Tetra: Yes that would be accurate.
Now go!
"Thy devil of material cast my target in thy shell of emor Armor!"
"Emor Armor of demonic aura".
*with that the bunny shot off, Its speed has risen since arriving here.
It has through trial and error found ways to kill creatures with just its horn, And the speed.
It didn't question me when I told it to stab that girl through with its horn...
She will not die so don't think I am to betray her in this move.
The reason I cast that armor of mine on her was to prevent that piercing point.
The shell I casted is emor metal and small stone from my world that was the strongest that was even stronger than the gem stones...
I watched as that little rabbit hit her Chakra point, she was using lunar Chakra to supplement her mana.
Since it is night she would eventually be able to cast that apocalyptic magic using that Chakra.
Although the explanation is off the process is the same once she channeled enough of the energy.
Her body will perceive that as all it need and supply her blood with the sacrifice...
She will not survive otherwise, And her attitude may never be the same Let me hope she goes down on the first hit.
As I watched in my stead of course the little bunny landed on the spot I told it the girl was knocked off course, With her landing in a wall at the edge of the battle.
she did not twitch maybe she was actually knocked out...
I turned around to confront the centipede leader who was hunkered in a corner.
It seems he was all talk and is rather weak, They make for a good show but now that his eyes were met with mine.
He bowed his head, Ironically when he spoke all I could do was scowl as a flash past my sight.
The black haired girl made an angered Roar as she punched her fist into the centipede leaders chest.
She ripped legs off even though the first hit was enough to kill it, She began ripping into the shell with her bare hands.
smashing through its head finally, she began to devour the brains, Eyes, and even the carapace of the deceased leader.
There was no longer a doubt that this little demon was in the realm of beasts.
She is devouring the creature clearly unaffected by the energy drenched corpse.*
Raven: EVOLUTION ERROR, Captain Vital signs Crashing!
Tetra: How is he crashing?
* Spinning to look at my single, I noticed he was breathing rather hard.
I did not feel a problem with our connection so his soul was not in distress but his mind is?
Walking over I closed my eyes.
I had no reason to fear that girl, She was strong but was not in control and she would be feasting for a long time.
That is until she found the core in its brain or heart, Depending on the focus of that creature.
What I am saying is I have an ample amount of time, Especially as my brethren and children are here this gathering wil not last to much longer.
Focusing on The child In front of me, I linked into his distressed thoughts only to be repelled by a demon.
On my second try the demon did not fight me as I exclaimed my previous thought.
" I am the boys soul beast we are one, I just need to see he is safe. The damage otherwise would be bad!"
The demon let me pass as my vision began to sink into the realm created.
I saw the Giant Golden minotaurian, Immortal God of Avaricious nature.
He looked down at me as his red fur fluttered his hoof of gold cracked the ground which was blood red cracked and scattered with magma.
His golden fleece Cut through the dark.
His purple horns cast with silver embroidery shone deep as his blood red eyes with a golden iris stared me into me.
He saw past my face into my memory and beyond that...
I felt a tear roll down my cheek as the boys emotion enveloped me...*
Mammon: you know who I am?
I see.. Do not cast that doubt on me I did nothing to him.
Tetra: How am I to trust your greedy Intentions?
Mammon: He is my child, I could never harm him.
It seems he has emotional break downs.
Almost as if his panic takes control.
Although I can help him I see no need to, he will destroy himself in his moments of weakness.
Tetra: I understand...
But I am not you!
Mammon: Do you think the person matters?
He is obviously holding in the pain his emotions cause!
Tetra: And it is our duty as his family to help him.
He is by far just a child!
Mammon: You propose we help how?
Family hmm?
Tetra: Yes my lord family!
Mammon: It is possible I can shock him into Normality... Or I can bargain for his emotions...
Or I can take whats mine and be done with this!
Tetra: If that was the case my lord you would have no enjoyment for the eons it will take to test a new heir.
Even then it seems you ha e grown fond enough to cast your Real child's life unto him.
Mammon: Ah that was not my call, My dear marked his bloodline with her Familia ties.
I am not the smartest even in my eons of time I can miss things as trivial as a bloodline link.
Tetra: Bloodline? That boy showed no sign?
Mammon: Yes, He has muddled the first awakening thanks to that dank emotion he has.
Tetra: I understand... Shock him awake my lord.
Mammon: There is no need he will be coming to grips in a few more seconds, I can feel his return to sanity.
Tetra: Either way do it.
Mammon: Fine.
" Heed my behest"
"Realm shock!"
*With that, he woke up.
I will now barrage him with this!*
Tetra: What the hell do you think this is!
Not necessarily trusting of me are you dammit!
How could you worry us to death like this child!
Before you speak Listen!
How come you did not tell us your mental state was as fragile!
To make your lord, And your family worry like This!
Rico: My family is dead.
Mammon: Hah Who says?
Rico: Huh? The dead bodies I found!
Mammon: Is that what death is to this realm, I see why you would be so struck by this little issue?
Are you not able to comprehend what death truly is?
Rico: Death is the end of ones rein in a physical body?
Tetra: That may be what it was for you.
Except for the one standing soul coupled with yours?
Rico: Ah!!
Mammon: Yes kid, Death is not the absences of a physical form.
It is the loss of a soul.
For you that can never happen as your soul is mine!
As for those mortal parents they are In a place called paridia, The realm of paradise and peace.
They will only ever feel peace and solitary paradise, Their souls can be brought back with time and power!
Tetra: That matters not!
Do you not put faith in others?
Are you truly so short sighted as to miss the amount of support you have?
Rico: It seems like you are helping me but all you are doing is using me!
Mammon: Why would I need to use a brat like you!
The reason I am linked to you is because of a Lovely Wife I had on that measly planet a few millennia ago.
She is the reason you are my new heir!
After Eons!
I get a worthless brat from a worthless realm!
Tetra: As for me I chose to become your soul beast, Your flesh and blood, Your familia, And to earn your trust!
Nothing underhanded, You're exceptional talent and hardened will was what captured my trust your compasion for my children.
That was unexpected but all the welcome.
Rico: Hah...
Tetra: To think that your shallow emotion would tower over your indomitable will!
Mammon: It is possible that I am surprised by this also!?
Perplexing...
Rico: It is me.
I put to much stock in myself...
I thought I would be able to help them with my current strength.
Mammon: hahaha Avaricia Said the same thing once before.
She watched her world burn, in my mind I was able to provide solace.
Those scars are only skin deep.
Tetra: Shit!
Rico: Yeah I feel it...
Mammon: It seems your emotions are killing you literally.
Tetra: It seems nothing I say will save you...
Rico: You have done enough.
Mammon: I see then are you willing to give them up?
Tetra: No!
Let me ask you something my lord?
Mammon: I can answer.
Go ahead?
Tetra: Can you take my soul?
Rico: what no!?
Tetra: If you are not willing to fight those crippling emotions, I am not willing to cripple my chances.
Mammon: Yes... I can do that without a second thought
Rico: I... I can't fight The emotions I feel...
Mammon: And who says that?
Rico: Ah? No one?
Mammon: What are you a single lone alien or a whole of a race called human?
Rico: I am just a weak human.
Mammon: Then let me ask this, Are you so weak that you would cast away your life away?
Tetra: Rico, Raven, Avaricia, Thank you for having me!
Rico: I Suppose I am!?
Avaricia: well thats a lie!?
Rico: How so?
Avaricia: You may not be able to remember but, When we first synced souls you fought like mad to quell that guilt.
You even accepted the offer I gave you.
Rico: What?
Avaricia: You remember the time in that well without me having to remind you.
Rico: But I let my emotions go...
Avaricia: Correct!
So what is the difference between this and that?
Your will brought you back but your emotions take you away.
Yet you cling to life even now, Are you not here talking to us?
Rico: Yeah, But this time I do not understand why the emotions are fighting!
What I feel?
Avaricia: Haha yeah, I know the reason why!
Rico: What is The reason?
Avaricia: Do you miss being human?
Rico: Hurk~...
Tetra: If we are being honest, Maybe we were to hasty to make you change...
Mammon: That isn't the case?
Rico: What?
Mammon: Haha you are still human Boy, that is what I am saying.
Avaricia: Really?
Mammon: Even you question me?
Of course you would still be human!
Your soul is and always be human.
When you open your mind and try to understand.
Humanity is a term used to contemplate one's morals.
Rico: ah!?
Avaricia: Ah!??
Tetra: Morals!?
Mammon: Yes, I guarantee you are and always will be you.
A change in name is only a title.
* the entire time they were talking to me, I could feel the emotions eating at my heart tearing a hole where my heart should be.
Mammon, Told me that but even then I felt weak, afraid that those emotions were truer then even my hopes.
That which I had also lost my hope!
I can't understand Why, Why is it me!
Why do I have to treat these changes like they are normal!
Why is any of this even happening!*
Avaricia: Does any of that matter?
Rico: Huh? Yes of course it matters!
Avaricia: Is that really true?
I mean aren't we all here for you either way?
Do you think our companions would care about what you are?
Would you forsake us and give up to primal emotion?
Do you not have the will to fight back even with all of us behind you weapons at the ready!
Rico: THATS??!!
AGHHHHH!!!
Avaricia: Then let me help you!
I am here behind you!
Now fight!
*on my shoulder I felt a hand land, Pushing me forward she laughed as my emotional demon took action.
I felt the pang of guilt, Then anger, Then sadness, Then it all swelled into regret as my head split.
Landing on my knees I felt her hand caress my cheek as her warmth spread.
How is it possible?
I heard mammon speak to me then I felt his touch on my back, Along with Tetra whose head nudged my arm.
I felt my entire team when I stood up and turned around I saw my group, How were they in this realm with me?
When, Did this happen?*
Rory: None of that matters!
We are here together, To fight together!
* My eyes shed as my tears streamed down my face, The swell continued but I didn't feel it hush me!
The pain was real the tears were real.
But these emotions are a lie!
I turned to face them feeling the palms on my back the connections I have to these people!
No matter how small they were, This will of mine these friends of mine!
Mine!
These emotions are MINE!
MINE AND MINE ALONE!
MINE!
It echoed as I gripped my fists tight!
These were my Emotions!
I am not theirs!
My heart was washed of the regret instead I felt the expanse of joy my companions brought me!
I enjoy this world!
I don't regret it!
These emotions do not control me!
This world will be MINE!
Even if I have to fight for it, Nothing will come between My companions and I!
This was my dawn, My rebirth!
I lost family But I have made a new one...
It seems I have something to live up to!*
Rico: This is the end of This Regret!
This is the end of indecision!
I decide to fight!
I will do it for my Companions NO, For my Family!
Now you cowardly emotions Fall into line!
At the repent of my emotions, I felt my eyes clear my mind grew fresh.
I sobered up from my gloom that I didn't even know I had!
Smashing through the emotions I woke up Only to see Rory Eating the core of that creature.
Her eyes were pure white, I have seen this once before.
I didn't question her actions as I stood up, Tetra, Went to speak but cut her voice short as she made a resolute face.
I Walked up to Rory's side as she was squat down eating the core, I asked.*
Rico: Does this mean our Normal life is that of beasts?
Rory: Gruh? Graham!?
Rico: Nope not Graham, Its just me My Queen.
* At my words her instincts kicked in she went to smash my head into the wall.
Her hand covered my face but I did not flinch when she touched me I felt the pressure.
I placed my hand on her cheek as she froze there, She had a painful look on her face as she came to her sense.
Her tears were warm yet I didn't wipe them away I didn't deserve that right..
Not today, I smiled as I spoke up once again.*
Rico: One day I will be that knight in shining armor!
But for now all I can be is a soft shoulder for you to weep.
I am sorry you had to suffer again.
Rory: Will you always say these cringy lines?
RIco: Yes. Can I ask who Graham is...
I hear you talk about him in your sleep.
Rory: He... No, Not yet.
* She leaned into me and began to cry, As I said, I have seen this before we were attacked by a group of goblins.
She went into frenzy, I followed her actions and did the same but she took it further as she ate the goblins raw devouring the core.
I since have done the same, In secret I eat the cores..
They are not half bad...
Maybe I have been hiding myself for to long.
I will claim what is mine!
Starting with this world!
Ending with the galaxies beyond!