47.) It All Started 3 Months Ago. Pt 1.

Shiishii and Gaia made their rounds to the Light Clan, Luminaria. There, they were to meet with Dante, leader of the resistance and a STRIFE Captain. He tells them of the corruption found within his clan. The conversation goes more into the details, and a story of the past is about to be told.

Dante: "So yeah, mates, a few Nobles from the house of Lanthermines ended up attacking the Dazzle family."

Gaia: "I had thought the Dazzles were well on their way to qualifying for challenging the main house for the throne. What happened?"

Dante: "I'm… not sure at all, mate. I had great suspicion that they killed them to prevent a benevolent takeover."

Shiishii: "I don't doubt that one bit. My one question is… do the two corrupt houses know that the Dazzle house followed you?"

Dante: "Oh, don't be ridiculous, Shii. Of course not, mate. I'm far safer than that. But I don't like this. No one in the clan can utter the courage to confront the cowards!"

Gaia: "Ah ok… I see now. So, want to explain the event to us now?"

Dante: "Of course, Gaia. So, as I said before. It took place a little over three months ago. An elite team from the Lanthermines family stormed Fort DazzleWard. As you know, the Lanthermines are the enforcers for the Clan, the Murdiccs give out advisory and approvals, and the Lumiairess house controls and governs the clan. But… it's a known fact that the Lanthermines are the strongest house within the Clan. And… their attack was sudden and unexpected…"

3 months earlier

Within the House of Dazzle, there was a meeting happening between the King of the House and his 5 LümenDaz Captains. They were discussing plans of reform once they were qualified to challenge the main house for control. There were the Twin knights, Theo and Mavi Dazzle, who sported blonde wavy hair and cold stern, sharp green eyes. Mavi had the right half of his head shaved down and a Grand Star tattoo under his right eye. Theo had none of the sort, but both were clad in Golden Light armor. Their entire outfit was fitted nicely to their figures as they toted small chest plates with exposed shoulders, gauntlets that covered their entire hands and forearms. They had matching faulds and gleaves as well as cuisses. The best striker of the five was Voldeus, who had a similar suit to the twins, but his chest plate was larger, and he had bulky pauldrons as well as a helmet that covered everything but his eyes. Meäs'll, their strategist, was of similar attire too and sported some 5 inch cloths attached to his pauldrons. He wore only an armored halo that shined elegantly with a brilliant yellow hue. He wore round glasses and had cold yellow eyes. The final member was the King's daughter herself, Dawn Dazzle II. She wore a full suit of armor with a royal armor halo. Her hair was golden with natural bright brown highlights. Her eyes were big with neon green eyes with a golden hue. Her lips were full as well. All five had pale skin. They all toted paladin style armor that resembled a true cross knight but with faith in the Grand Star instead. With their capes flowing, they focus on the golden, fully armored King who totes symbols of the Grand Star(looks similar to north star concepts.) on his chest plate and helmet. 

King Luu: "We'll have to do a full reformation of this clan once we purge the wretched corruption plaguing our once great leaders. I've been coming up with plans for longevity that can help restructure go more smoothly. Dawn has been drawing up plans on how to help the people and bring balance and tranquility to this clan once again. We called this meeting to help scheme more ways to help restructure. So I hope you guys can help."

Mavi: "Ah, of course, my King. We could easily help the Murdicc house with advisory and the Lanthermines with their lawmaking. Theo can help with creating new systems to keep the status equal amongst the people."

Voldeus: "I could easily lead my men and some people in rebuilding the rural areas and those filthy "slums. " We can build new academies and new buildings for whatever you may need. Let us rebuild it all, my Lord."

King Luu: "Ah, I indeed, love what I'm hearing right now! *Thud* *The king smacks his hand on the 20-foot diameter, round table* And what might you have in mind Meas'll?"

Meas'll: "I'll be writing your commandments and new laws to pass onto the people. Upon other official news of course. But I plan to push myself beyond my limits for this clan, my home."

Dawn: "That's what I like to hear, guys. We'll have this place thriving again in no time. But that comes after we weed out the corrupt families and nobles out there that dare lower our numbers by killing those trapped in the "slums" and low class. It's despicable, to say the least, am I right?"

King Luu: "Yes, my daughter, we must ready ourselves for the dangers we'll face as we move forward. To truly overcome the weight of it all and prevail as those who will lead in a new era with Dante. He's training for that day as we speak, so continue to sharpen your skills."

Voldeus: "But of course, my Lord. We shall do what we must and press beyond ourselves. After all, no single noble nor quadrant house member is of weak combat levels and skill. It'll be a tough journey, but… we'll prevail as always."

Theo: "Heh! I hear that ye' wanks. We'll kill all the fuckers and purge this wee clan of corruption. We… WILL prevail." *he says as he stands up with his arms spread out wide, forming a… slight "T" pose*

Mavi: "Calm your tongue brother. Quite foul mouthed as usual, but I do agree. Those who don't wish to reform… need to have their lives taken for the sake of pressing forward. Do you all agree as well?"

Voldeus: "Of course Mavi."

Meas'll: "I think its a sound plan honestly."

Dawn: "I've no objections to it. It's sound and logical. Father?"

King Luu: "Yes… I agree with Theo, my daughter. Theo is right! We need to make sure you either reform them or end them! Showing leniency and willingness to forgive CAN and WILL get us killed. They've been enjoying this far too long and won't wish for change, the kind of change we offer." 

Meas'll: "Right! We'll make sure to be as thorough as possible."

Voldeus: "Absolutely."

Theo: "Keke!!! Without a doubt my Lord!"

Mavi: "Excellent then. We can start our preparations immediately-" *BOOOM* 

An explosion takes place in the lower chasms of the fort. An attack has been launched by an enemy, but what enemy could be attacking from within the clan?

King Luu: "What in the world!?"

Dawn: "I believe we're being attacked by an enemy right now. But who… would do such a thing?"

Voldeus: "I say we go find out!"

Theo: "Hell yeah!"

A message comes through from the speakers the guards and knights use to communicate with ease. 

??? "S-si… SIRE! The…. Seems to be… attack on…"

Dawn: "Huh?"

Meas'll: "Hmm?" 

King Luu: … "Hmm. *King Luu reaches for his speaker when suddenly…* Huh!?"

???: "Sire!? SIRE!?"

King Luu: "There we go. Speak to me Tats! What's going on right now? Who's attacking us!?"

Tats: "My Lord… it's terrible for us all. The house of Lanthermines sent in their elite guard second to the "3 Rays", The Luums of Lanthermine!"

Mavi: "No… n-no way! WHY would they send THEM!?"

Voldeus: "This complicates everything."

Meas'll: "What are we to do my Lord? 

King Luu: "We sta- Huh?"

Tats: "My Lord they seem to have slaughtered everyone in that southern region and are making their way to my location. From what I can see on our Essence cameras… they're dismembering any out of everyone within our home."

Theo: "I don't care who they are! They can't be allowed to waltz in here and destroy what we built. I'll fight them myself if need be."

King Luu: "Hold that thought Theo. Tats!…  Tats! Speak to me, tell me what's going on!"

Tats: "They'll be at our location in 30 seconds. We'll buy you all the time we can my Lord. Please make it out safely." *Click* 

King Luu: "TATS!!!" *he smashes his hands into the table as he yells for his comrade. * TAAATS!!!?... Dammit! *Smash* 

Mavi: "Tats…"

The King and his knights sit in disarray as a cherished ally and friend, comrade. Goes into a fight he's sure to die in.

Tats: "Alright men! Its 12 of us, we are the High Knights of Dazzlement! We must show them WHO we are! As the second strongest group of warriors here. Show them hell men."

Knights: "YEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!"

*KaBOOOOM*

???: "I'll admit… two of us being taken down was not within my calcs. But…"

Tats: "Hmm? *Drip* *Drip* *Drip* U-Uh… u-u-uh…"

???: "From the look on your face… this must've been someone important to you." *He holds the severed head up to reveal the face of a little girl*

Tats: *Dun* U-uh… *DUN* My baby GIRL!!!! I'LL KILL YOUUUUUU!!!!"  *FWIP* 

Knight 1: "Follow him men!!!" 

Knights: "RIGHT!!!"

???: "Hmph! Apologies for all this. They're just orders to be followed." *Fwip* *TING* 

Tats: 'I don't give a DAMN about your orders Meachie!!! You killed MY DAMN DAUGHTER!!!"  *He breaks through Meachie's defenses and...* *PRCH* 

Meachie is sent flying into a nearby wall and smashes straight through it. Tats walks with a heavy foot as each step he takes smashes the tile. His essence flared up greatly and Tats summoned Zenchi unto his left forearm and hand. He cocks it back as he leaps forward off his left leg. Meachie charges out of the wall with his sword sheathed once again. He summoned Zenchi to his right arm and cocked it back. The two clash head on and completely decimate a quarter of the castle's middle level and grounds. The force was also used as a cover for Meachie to aim Presence Zenchi at two of Tats' subordinates. 

Tats: "RRRRRRRRGGGH!!!"

Meachie: (He's so enraged that he hasn't even noticed I'm attacking his team. I was right to kill his family as a distraction. It worked.) 

The two were knocked unconscious during heated exchanges which led to indefinite deaths by beheading. *Fwish* *fwihhh* 

???: "Hahaaaa! That's two of the legendary 12 put down! Let's continue forward Bryell!"

Bryell: "Right! Let's make this quick man. I hate what we're doing here. (Stained in the blood of those we supported. Damn our kings!!!)"

The remaining nine knights decided to join in unison to better cover their blindspots and make up for weaknesses. The Red Luum decided to blitz them from the back while the rest of the crew rushed them down from the front. Tats' second in command quickly pivots on this right leg and blocks the Red Luum's blow. The Yellow and Blue Luum rush ahead of the other four and perform a twin pincer attack. While they forge ahead, the Golden Luum jumps high into the air and wraps their blade within a vale of Golden dust and Physical Zenchi. 

Cyrin(3rd Ranked Knight): "Damn… from above us too. Spread out!"

Knights: "Right!"

The knights dodge the power bomb from the Golden Luum and spread out amongst the floating debris and rubble. 

Meachie: *Prch* "Give chase to them Luums!"

Luums: "RIGHT!"

Red Luum: "Seems you're going to be getting killed by me while your fellows fall to mine. It's truly a shame we're doing this… I look up to you guys." 

Miios: "A shame it is… but you'll be going down with me girly. I'm not the second in command for nothing."

Red Luum: *Stab* "Or… maybe it is for nothing." *She says this while her left arm has went into his solar plexus* 

Miios: *Cough* "GACK!!!... *Grin* Heh! You're too predictable." *Grip* 

Red Luum: "Huh!? Ahhh! L-Let go! Your life… is forfeit."

Miios: "Such bullshit girly…. With My DEATH Comes My Curse: REVERSE!!!" 

Red Luum: *GASP* 

Within the blink of an eye… The Red Luum had her solar plexus pierced straight through while Miios was perfectly fine. Her heart lay resting in Miios' hand as she falls limp and her heart is crushed. 

Miios: "May you rest well in the next life. Now to look at our situation."

The Luums do battle with the remaining Dazzlement Knights. The Golden, Silver and Platinum Luum take on two knights at once while the White, Yellow and Blue Luum take on the other Three. 

Miios: "So Cyrin is taking on the White Luum who seems to be a bit above me at a 32, a near multiversal threat. Then you have Golden, Silver and Platinum Luums who are all on that same level with the Golden one being a little ahead at 33. I'm a 30 myself and to my luck… the Yellow and Blue Luums are only 25s. I'll go for the Blue Luum first then help out Cyrin. He's slowly being outclassed. Tats should be fine against Meachie since they're even at 35. Let's go then." *FWIP*

Meachie: "What? (That bastard, Miios is making a move. With him being free to move about the battlefield. Our forces can be withered with a prolonged battle. If that's the case…)" *PRCH* *His heavy right kick hits Tats' chin*

Tats: "Nrgh!! You bastard!" *FWIP*… *PRCH* *PRCH* *His sword is tossed high up as two punches hit Meachie's face* 

Meachie: "OOF!!... Ya damn BIIITCH! That's it… Atomic Clone!"

Meachie2: "Hm?!" *The clone grunts for an order to be made* 

Meachie: "Go after Miios while I handle Tats!" *TINGG*

Meachie2: "Right!" *FWIP*

Tats: "Tch! Damn you! (My Presence Zenchi won't harm him due to how close we are to each other on the scale. But I can possibly help Cyrin!) Hmph!" *Pew* *He opens his eyes wide and a huge stream of Zenchi flows out towards an unsuspecting White Luum* 

White Luum: "Listen here my dear boy. Surrender your life and stop this futile resistance. *Sniffle* You're only making this atrocity harder to commit!!!" *PRCH* *PSH* *PCH* *Three left jabs hit their mark on Cyrin's face* 

Cyrin: "Nhn! (Her punches got HARDER!?)"

White Luum: "This'll end you! White: Grand Constellatio- Gah! (Really… potent… Presence Zenchi!?)" *She begins to fall from the effects* 

Cyrin: "Wh-What happened!?"

(Tats: Attack now!)

(Captain Tats!? Alright then!) *Dashes forward while charging Zenchi into his left leg* 

Tats: "That's that. Now then. My mind is calm and clear. Get up Meachie."

Meachie: "Alright, alright. Mhmph! *He hops off his back using the momentum of his kick up* Hup! Let's go Tats! I'm ready for you!" 

Tats: "Hmph!" *PEW* 

The two clash at full power. While they pick up their fight, Miios makes it to the Blue Luum just in time to save his mate.

Blue Luum: "Huh?" *He turns around to find Miios*

Miios: "You'll be dying here kid. Apologies… but, Curse+Element: Plague of Light! But in the style of a punch, HAAAA!!!"

Blue Luum: "D-Damn… (too fast to dodge and too powerful to block. It's just…) "DEATH" 

Miios' punch goes straight into the Luum's stomach and spreads the plague particles. Almost instantly spreading the disease using light's base of speed to hyper accelerate the spread. It's effect took place in almost an instant.

Blue Luum: "A-ah… a-ah… I-I'm sorry... for our… *GACK* treachery…" *Fwoo* *the body goes limp and drops* 

Miios: "No… I'm sorry young one. We have failed the clan." 

Meachie 2: "Haaa!!" *Fwip* *A mighty right hook is thrown while wrapped in Zenchi*

Miios: "What!? *Fwip* *He dashes to his right and leaps ten kilometers away within an instant* Whew! Nearly got me there, young one!" *Wipe*

Cyrin: "Ah good. He got out ok- WHAT!? *His eyes widen from the surprise* M-Miios… LOOK OUUUUTT!!!"

Miios: "Huh- *SWISH* A-Ah… d-damnit all…" *Swick* 

Silver Luum: "Should've been paying attention fool!" 

Silver Luum slashes straight through Miios and splits him down the middle. His face falls to helplessness as his mind fades and his body separates. His guts and innards spew out as the body's two halves fall to the depths of space. 

Cyrin: "N-No!" 

Golden Luum: "Ah yes my boy." *He whispers into Cyrin's ear* 

Cyrin: "Ah! *fwip* Wh-what happened to the others?!"

Platinum Luum: "They're all gone my friend. Sorry."

Cyrin: "N-No… that can't be!"

Yellow Luum: "We're sorry but it is Sir Cyrin." 

Cyrin: "Tch! N-Ngh!... D-Damn you all. Tats and I will stop you-"

Meachie: "No… you won't Cyrin. Because Tats…" *Drip* *drip* *drip*

Cyrin: … "Damn it all… DAMN IT ALLLLLL!!!!"

Meachie held out the severed head of Tats. The neck bone lay exposed as parts of tissue and burnt flesh hang from the ends of the broken bone. His head still had a particle made dagger stuck in between the eyes, as it slowly withered away. It was now… an utter defeat for Dazzlement. 

White Luum: "Sorry Cyrin. *Fwish* *A speedy swing of her sword sends Cyrin's head flying high into the air as tears fall down to the Luums below* That… wasn't ok. Let's get this shit over with."

Meachie: "Right. Rest easy… *Drops the head into deep space* Tats the Great. Secret sixth member of the Five. You were tough. Bow your heads before we go." 

The Luums bow their heads for ten seconds of silence to give their respects. Blood from Cyrin's head that was now in deep space with his body, rains upon them as they journey deeper into what remains of the castle. 

Meachie: "We might run into the remaining Seven of the complete Knights of Dazzlement. The Light Generals, kill everyone in between us and them. A complete sweep!"

Luums: "Roger!!!"

Meachie: "Split up!" *Fwip* 

Luums: "Yessir!!!" *Fwip* *Fwip* *Fwip* *Fwip* *Fwip* 

The Luums storm the castle as they climb to the higher floors. Completely mincing and blowing apart anyone in their line of sights. Children were being nailed to walls with their heads and heart pierced for precautions. Women were being beheaded due to their strong affinity for Zenchi. The remaining foot soldiers and men were slashed in half more than a thousand different ways. Spewing blood all over themselves and the walls as they proceed through. After more than 50,000 bodies were collected and decimated, they finally came face to face with the Generals. 

Meachie: "Everything below us is gone. If you had family throughout this castle… *Glare* they're gone. *his cold stare meets with the generals* 

General Shak: "My elder sister and her squad won't even get a chance at you fools. You die here! Go men!"

Generals: "RIGHT!!!"

Meachie: "Make it quick!" 

Luums: "Yessir!!!"

The two groups went at each other for more than 3 hours straight. Neither side having an inch as all of Meachie's particle clones are rendered useless by Shak's dismantling study. His right hand pushes the White Luum back as she summons an abundance of Zenchi in order to render the White Luum immobilized. The Yellow Luum takes on the two weakest Generals who both sit at 22. Yellow sits at 25 and seems to be keeping the upper hand, using his compressed bolts of lightning to burn all the light beams they throw. But with two throwers and their pace keeping at a constant, Yellow began to feel the pain as more and more get through. 

Yellow: "Damn… (I should expand my bolt out in carpet form and break this formation if theirs.) Hmph! *Fwip* Flash: Yellow Carpet!"

Twin Generals(Shiek and Sho): "Crap!"

A huge ray of lightning beams fuse together and stretch for miles as it races for them. The Twins dash outwards, avoiding it's most potent rays and taking the little one while pushing onward. 

Shiek: "Brother… there's something off about this attack. I can feel myself slowing!"

Sho: "I do too. We need to end him with our next strike."

Shiek: "Then we'll put it all out on the table. 

Yellow: "Huh?!"

The twins run in tandem as they rush at their highest speeds possible. While this is happening, the White Luum is successful in stabbing the Second in command through the heart, using mental Zenchi to fool her. The Golden had to refrain from holding back and slashed his opponent to bits with a full nelson blitz. Their intestines shower his person with a sense of full bliss and ecstasy. 

Shak: "D-dammit all. We're falling like flies. Tch! HAAAAA! FINAL BOMBER- "*FWISH*

Meachie: "I will have none of that Prince Shak. Rest in peace boy!"

Shak: "I'll be seeing you soon Meach. Good fight." 

Meachie: "Damn… Shak the Immortal isn't just a title if that's true. I'll be waiting to see Shak." 

Shak's body falls onto the floor as his head smashes through the tile. The bodies of his fellows lay besides him. You could call this the Luum Blitz. All that was left was the Twins and Yellow. 

Twins: "Unison Blitz: Twin Material Chasm!!!" 

Yellow: "Yellow Singularity."

The twins release a unison of their Elements and create a X shaped slash that cut the space between them as it travels towards Yellow. On the other hand… a heavily condenses blade of shining, Yellow lightning burst at the tip as he holds it in place. He quickly brings the sword above his head and right back down as both the X and their bodies disintegrated instantly. 

Yellow: "Ah… I got them in the end- *SHINGGG* (They threw their blades with a delayed force boom!?)

Yellow had his body cut through by two blades that were crossed at the tips as the went straight through the bottom of his lungs. Cutting through his intestines and the heart as the X slashes through his chest. They severe more than 5 ribs and completely split his spine as they exit through the back and hit the floor. 

Yellow: (I can't move a muscle as I fall to the floor. This… is it for me.) *Thud* 

Yellow falls to the floor as his subordinates watch helplessly. He stayed lying on his back… completely motionless and silent. 

Meachie: "Yellow-"

Yellow: "Just go sir. Just go and finish this damn mission. I'll see you clowns in the fallen realm. It will be my desired paradise in the next life."

Meachie: "Tch… damn it all. That's another one lost!"

White: "I think I can heal him-"

Yellow: "No… they severed more than you can imagine. Please, just go."

White: (Migi…)

Meachie: *Sigh* "Honor his wishes and follow me to the Keep. You rest easy Migi." *swish* *a quick thumbs up is given to Migi* 

Migi: "Heh… o-oh yeah guys…" 

Luums: "Hm?"

With his last ounce of essence and strength, he lifts his right arm and forms a fist.

Migi: "H-Hail… Dante!" *thud* 

Meachie: "Hail Dante indeed." 

The Luums rush up to the Castle keep as it is and only 30% of what used to be the castle are left floating in space, within the light clan. They make it there in mere seconds and smash straight through the door. They are surprised to see a room void of any and everything except the Five Captains of Dazzlement… and the king. 

Meachie: "Your castle has fallen, King Luu. Please give up and forfeit your lives."

Dawn: "As if we'd ever do something so stupid-"

King Luu: "No Daughter… you five won't be here to see unfold."

The Five: "WHAT!?"

Voldeus: "My King… you can't mean?"

King Luu: "Yes… you Five will run and go to where I sent Shak's body just now."

Meachie: "Hm? (So it's true then.)"

Dawn: "I'm not leaving you here to die… Are you mad!?"

King Luu: "No… I am beyond sane. Sane enough to realize Dazzle must live on."

Meas'll: I'm sorry my King… I can't agree to that either-"

King Luu:  "I care not for what you agree with. Now stop wasting time and go."

Dawn: "But dad!"

King Luu: "NO!!! Get your asses out of here and take care of your damn brother!!! Now GOOOOOO!!!" *Vwimp* 

The Five Luums and Captains were frozen stiff by that show lf power through yelling alone. A portal is opened and the King shoves them through before they can get another word out.

King Luu: "Annoying twerps. *tear* You brats be well… now then. To you lot here. I won't let you get away with whats been done. I care not about your orders. You could've joined us!"

Meachie: "No… we are either corrupt in nature or we have a family member at stake here. I will not tell you who is which and whatnot, but I can tell you right now… we truly have no choice Sire. We're sorry." *Bow* 

King Luu: "Well you're still getting yours regardless." *Fwing* *BOOOM* 

Meachie: "What- *WHOOSH*

Luums: "Ngh!"

A huge force of wind begins pushing the Luums back as the room begins tearing apart. His eyes light up bright yellow and his armor glistened with a golden hue. His hair waved high into the sky as the ground beneath him shook and tore open.

Meachie: (What… awesome power!) "Be careful guys!!!"

Golden Luum: "Y-Yeah…"

Silver: "M-Mhm hmm!"

White: "Will do boss."

Platinum: (Damn monster's… going beyond 40 almost.)

Present day

Gaia: "So I'm guessing he went down swinging. But for some reason I can't see his life's end."

Shiishii: "His death isn't available either. What's going on?"

Dante: "I-I have no idea mates, honestly. From what I know, he was torn limb from limb after they tired 'em out. Which nearly killed them all."

Shiishii: "Hmm."

Gaia: *Glare* "Hm… alright. So what happens after that then?"

Dante: "They incinerated the castle until there was nothing left. Afterwards… The Aurora family took over in their stead and have the same goals as the Dazzles. So that has them going at war with the Lanthermines. It's been like that these last two months. But I'll have to tell you in detail due to what happened within the second month of this bullshit mates."

Gaia: "Hmm, alright… sounds good."

Shiishii: "No doubt, but uh… what happened to Dawn? Isn't that your girl?"

Dante: "She's the one who told me of the massacre, but she won't tell me her and her remaining family's location. Out of fear that the Luums will follow me there as an order."

Shiishii: "Ah ok… And what about the Leader of the Aurora family… who are they?"

Dante: "Ah I forgot to tell you guy. The new leader there is also my associate of course. Their name is…. Berixan Aurora, the Conqueror of World within our clan's ranks."

Gaia: "You…"

Shiishii: "Got him on your side!?"

Dante: "Yes I have mates. But his battles with Meachie and the others have torn this place apart. So now… the second month."

Gaia: "Mhm."

Shiishii: "Right."

The massacre of the Dazzles left the Clan in disarray and six of their greatest Knights, missing. Now the story of the second month is about to be told. 

Next Chapter: It All Started 3 Months Ago. Pt. 2p