The Continued Conquest

King Neoptolemus. The man who inherited and succeeded Alexander the Undefeated.

The armies and people under King Neoptolemus are all loyal and loving. After India, the king now sets his eyes on walled China.

After having passed through the Gate of Jade. The King and his army were now within China.

But, that was when everyone saw something strange.

In the middle of the field was a woman, who was sitting and enjoying a cup of tea.

" You don't see that everyday, " said Khutulun.

" What will you do? " said Uri.

King Neoptolemus paused for a moment, as he noticed that the woman was wearing armor and that she had weapons. She looked like a warrior.

" I shall go down and have a word with her " said King Neoptolemus, as he rode down in his chariot, while his army stood ready.

" I take it that you knew of our coming " said King Neoptolemus, as he sat down.

" We have known for some time, " said the woman.

" And yet, you are here, alone? "

" I am enough, " said the woman with such confidence, that even the king was impressed.

" Who are you? " asked the King.

" My name is Pingyang. And I am the general of Emperor Han Kao Tsu "

" I have heard of this Emperor " said King Neoptolemus; " he was once a commoner by the name of Liu Bang "

General Pingyang nodded, as she poured a cup of tea for Neoptolemus.

" You don't seem to be impressed by us, " said King Neoptolemus.

General Pingyang just shrug her shoulders.

Neoptolemus gestured that one of his Nubian archers now take aim.

The archer shot and destroyed the cup which Pingyang was holding.

" Impressive, " said King Neoptolemus with a bit of a smirk.

" Wasteful, " said General Pingyang with a bit of a glare.

The general poured herself a new cup of tea.

After both took a sip, King Neoptolemus said;

" I would like to speak with your Emperor "

King Neoptolemus and his men were now led into the heart of China.

Everyone knew, including General Pingyang and the Emperor, that King Neoptolemus was not looking to shed blood. The King was looking to forge an alliance. Just like he did in India.

The land was a wonder to behold. Many of the men would say that they were walking within a fairy tale.

" I now know where we are going to spend our honeymoon, " said Khutulun, as she looked at Uri.

Uri simply smiled, as he held Khutulun's hand.

The King had now reached the palace. He was personally welcomed by Emperor Han.

The two rulers bonded rather quickly, and everyone at present knew that the alliance was already made.

The sound of celebration and feasting could be heard throughout all of China.

While the party was going on.

Uri and Khutulun found a quiet spot. Where they enjoyed the moon's reflection on the river. The gentle breeze of the wind. The song of nature.

" This would be a good time to propose, " said Khutulun, as she was resting her head on Uri's shoulder.

Uri giggled.

" Are we not technically married? " said Uri.

" We are, but not officially "

" Then. Why do I need to propose? "

Khutulun raised her head. But, that was when she saw it. Uri was holding a ring.

" Well played " said Khutulun, as she gently punched Uri.

Uri put the ring on her finger. And the two of them sat at that beautiful spot. Now together, forever.

To the surprise and delight of everyone. A wedding was also held in China.

King Neoptolemus cried tears of joy, for his dear Adelfós was getting married.

Neoptolemus himself would also marry when he returned to Macedonia. The King would marry Hermione, the daughter of Menelaus and Helen.

Some time of rest and prosperity passed. Till all the men grew restless and eager for adventure and travel. And their King would grant their desire.

Next time.

King Neoptolemus and his men are all traveling to the land of the rising sun - Japan.

Bonus; The Two Suns

They say that the sun is her lover…

Uri was standing at the site where Solomon's Temple once stood. He was there to meet his half-brother, the Demonic-Nephilim; Ornias.

Uri could not help but notice the grinning face of his brother.

" Did I miss the joke? " said Uri.

" We are the joke, " said Ornias, while giggling.

" What do you mean? "

" Our father, God's sun, he doesn't love us "

" He does "

" He does not! " exclaimed Ornias with bitterness and sorrow; " If he loved us, if he loved me, why did he not come and save me from Solomon's slavery? Why did he abandon me when I was born…? "

Uri felt pity for his brother. For he could see that Ornias was in pain.

The Demonic-Nephilim now glared at his brother.

" Why did he raise you? Are you special? Am I not worth it? Is it because my mother was a human and yours was a goddess? "

It was now quiet for a bit. Till Ornias charged at Uri.

Uri simply held his hand to the sky, as he called down a beam of light.

A small crater was made, as Ornias was trying to get back up.

" I do not wish to fight you, brother. But I will defend myself, " said Uri, as he noticed something strange.

Ornias' demonic face now seemed like it was melting off.

Ornias charged once more, and once more, Uri called down the light of the sun.

Uri noticed some wings on his brother's back.

Ornias started to look more like an angel.

Once more, Uri called down the light, but. That was when Ornias countered; by banishing the light with a simple wave of his hand.

" Wow… " uttered Uri, as the demon Ornias was no more. Uri was now looking at how Ornias originally looked, as an angel. And since Ornias is the son of Uriel. That would make his beauty super hot(pun intended)

" Oh no… he hot… " said Nike.

" Literally and figuratively " said Magni.

" This is how you truly look… Why hide it? " said Uri.

" As a middle finger to our father. If he rejects me, then I shall reject his looks which I have inherited "

" Brother… father did not abandon you "

" Then tell me, brother. Where was our father when I needed him? Where was his light when I was in darkness? Where was his warmth when I was cold? I will tell you where it all went. To you and your mother; the goddess Awilix.

Both Nike and Magni gasped, as Uri said;

" My mother is not to blame "

The angel Ornias simply glared at his brother.

" While growing up, I would from time to time visit heaven without our father knowing. I would watch him from afar… learning all his tricks and powers, " said Ornias, as he raised his hand towards the sun.

Uri felt uneasy for a moment.

" This ability I learned from our father, without his knowledge or consent " said Ornias with a smirk.

" Uri… I don't like this " said Nike.

" Something big and hot is coming, " said Magni.

" I know, I feel it " said Uri, as the earth itself looked like it was melting.

" Witness the blessed event; The Miracle of the Sun '' said Ornias, as Uriel felt someone tapping into his powers.

" Son… " uttered the Archangel.

Uri was now engulfed in multicolored lights and radiant colors.

The Miracle of the Sun is a skill that allows one to utilize every aspect of the central star and the concept of heat itself.

It was only thanks to Metatron that planet earth was not turned to ash… or space-ash(?)

Ornias now looked on, as he had created a crater which looked a lot like the Darvaza Gas Crater.

The spot of the crater was also the spot where Uri once stood. But, he was nowhere to be seen.

Ornias was quiet. But he then heard;

" I shall become the light, amen "

A brilliant light now shot out from the crater, as Uri flew out of it, as his wings were now visible.

Ornias giggled.

" Did I miss the joke? " said Uri.

" We are the joke, " said Ornias.

" No. We are the sons of Archangel Uriel "

Ornias stopped giggling, as he noticed the sun and moon crests on Uri's chest.

" I can't believe that our father ever loved a woman like her, " said Ornias.

" Indeed. And from their love I was born " said Uri, proudly.

Uri now fired up his flaming sword of Kinich Ahau.

Ornias brought forth his spear of the sun.

" I shall grant you strength, " said Magni.

" And I shall grant you victory " said Nike.

Uri smiled.

The two brothers now meet in battle. But the battle was not limited to earth. It took place all over the universe, at every sun.

Till finally. Archangel Uriel had had enough.

He showed up and calmed his two fiery sons.

Uriel finally confronted his son; Ornias. Asking for forgiveness, and a second chance.

Ornias had only one question;

" Why did you abandon me and my mother? "

" For I feared the same punishment that befall The Watchers. So I decided to hide you and your mother in my light, where not even God could not see you "

" Surely God knew! " exclaimed Ornias.

Uriel giggled.

" Of course he knew. But, I was not allowed to be with you "

" But you were allowed to impregnate a goddess? "

Uriel giggled once more.

" Other agreements were made for that to happen. Resulting in the birth of my second son " said Uriel, as he patted Uri's head.

" Dad… " said Uri, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Uriel smiled, as he also noticed the envious look of his other son.

The Archangel gently placed his hand on Ornias' head. And for the first time in his existence. Ornias felt the warmth of his father.

Tears of joy rolled down Ornias' face. Father and son embraced, for the first time.

Even Uri cried tears of joy.

The three of them travelled to Mesoamerica.

Where Ornias was introduced to Awilix.

The goddess of the moon immediately took a liking to Ornias, for he was like a second son in her eyes.

The lights of both the sun and moon could be seen shining down on Mesoamerica that day.