180.) Annihilo and Graze!
Gaia-Minettía had finally averted a major incident without any casualties occurring. Not even the enemy, better to say the intruders, were devoured by the life stealing roots that Professor Floralie likes to use. She allowed them to get away with their lives out of respect for Clarissa and Rosalina's victory. It made her usual stance on these occasions that much more null and void. She could actually ignore and leave for once and for that, she was slightly grateful… just slightly. She took her leave without issue, leaving the intruders to Clarissa and Rosalina's careful care. Amadeus would be the backup to make sure there wasn't any funny business from Clarissa. Seeing as she is a member of the TRUTH and all.
Everyone decided to form a massive group as to see what comes next for them all. Clarissa would go on to greet her family one by one along with Jollister, Gna, and Jujoku. It was improper for Senkozen family members to do ANYTHING without a family greeting being done first. Even if two members were to be fighting to the death, the greeting must be done. As for Teipha, she merely pressed her focus onto Kaya. Kaya was someone who was related to her by blood. She was one person Teipha could ask about her auntie, Freiya. So began a small mingle that would soon become a goodbye between the two groups.
Joi: "Rosalina… just know that this isn't over!"
Rosalina: "Oh I bet it isn't, Joi. But the next time you challenge me, I'll have to kill you so long as you stay under de name of de TRUTH."
Joi; "Hmph, I'll make sure to consider that when I'm on my way to claim your honor in victory."
Rosalina: "My honor, you say? That will be quite the Grand event indeed. Until then, Joi. Brother Jujoku, Sister Rissa, Cousin Jolli, and my beloved Niecey… Gna. I hope to see you all again, very soon."
Clarissa: "Likewise, lil sis!"
Jujoku: "Apologies that things had to be this way during a visit."
Amadeus: "Tuh, yeah… sure little brothuh."
Jollister: "Heh, cousins… y'all be easy. Now let's go, Rissa… everyone."
Gna: "Hmph, Teipha… you good?"
Teipha: "Yeah… I'll tell you about it when we… when we get to the base. It's… shocking to say the least."
Gna: "Will do."
Clarissa: "Hmph… until we meet again, I love you all!" *BLINK*
Gaia-Minettíans: "We love you too!"
Amadeus: "And there she goes. Guardians… it's time we take our leave. Back to the tree!" *FLASH*
Guardians: "YESSIR!!!" *Multiple FLASH*
Rosalina: "Kaya… did you tell her?"
Kaya: "Yes… she now knows what we know."
Rosalina: "Good, maybe she can solve this mystery for us. For it is a mystery I DON'T like not one bit!"
Kaya: "Ditto."
They all fly back to the Great Tree that sits at the center of the clan. As they return, we leave the clan to follow Clarissa and her rapid approach towards the base. She carried the members of the TRUTH within her stream. She had a solemn look on her face that had everyone silent, but Gna and Jollister. Neither one had any fear for Clarissa nor her ability to erase them in sight. It's what entertains her the most and why she loves her family. None of them fear her. But they still wonder what could be on her mind all the same.
Clarissa: (If I recall correctly… Zenki told me of a dummy that Mal fellow gave him and the Sect. Plus the return of that there Zigerrott. But I wonder… what could be of the dummy now, and how can I use it as well as… Mal.)
With her thoughts aimed in on their happenings, we follow her view all the way over yonder. At the Southern edge of the Combat Verse lies the base of Annihilo Sect. Home to a group of Annihilation gods that deal with destroying threats to the balance of the Omniverse. Today was a casual day for the group as they were missing a few members due to problems they were all busy dealing with. As you know, Blumen and Neezah are dealing with the civil war against Billiam. Ariealis and Joshushu were back in Devojinns purging the corrupted and the outsiders that have come in. And Aiyama himself was busy dealing with his Coronation preparations and training alongside Amiyama and the others. Even his elder sister, and mother to Fong, Soi-Flametress was helping him out. That left only a few members within the base, which would include all FOUR of the leading Annihilators. Zenki, Zigorim, Chinlee and finally… Zigerrott, the God that was on a mission every time these players came into the story.
Zenki: "Zigerrott… you've finally come back from your mission, how are you feeling?"
Power Scale Level: 60(Sealed)
Birthright: Absolute
Elements: Black Fire/Annihilation
Studies: Dawn of the Wolfman/ Divine Arsenal of Sabres
Age: 1,510,998
Zigerrott: "I'm doing well… it was quite the horrific experience though. It took everything I had just to stay alive when fighting that damn thing!"
Power Scale Level: 55(Sealed)
Birthright: Craftsman
Elements: Black Terra/ Annihilation
Study: Circus of Beasts
Age: 1,536,012
Chinlee: "Mhm… so the fabled Phoenix is that powerful, huh?"
Power Scale Level: 60(Sealed)
Birthright: Craftsman
Elements: Black Wind/ Annihilation
Study: Ten Chi-Bells of Dharma
Age: 1,536,012
Zigorim: "Mind filling us in on the details before we fill you in on ours?"
Power Scale Level: 55(Sealed)
Birthright: Armageddon
Elements: Black Water/ Annihilation
Study: Warp Field Circus
Age: 1,510,998
Zigerrott: "Sure, I can bring you guys up to speed. Go ahead and give me your ears."
All four of them go into the next room where one can find Hideaki, ZeeArc, Amir, and ZeeShift sitting on a few of their comforters. Seeing as they were the only ones left that weren't busy with struggles at home. They had the honor of sitting in on and listening to the details of Zigerrott's adventures. The four of them look onward as Zenki walks through the door. He was wearing an all black tracksuit with red and white streaks going down the sides, he was basically bleeding from his armpits, the fucking guy. He was wearing an all black, fur cloak that hung from his shoulders. He let his blood red and black dog ears be free as he plays with a hoop earring that hung from the right ear. He had on a mask with the Gahwardian insignia pressed on the front. His black hair was braided back with a singular, individual braid hanging down his face. His red eyes are always looking deeper into the void of reality.
Chinlee and Zigorim walked in behind him. Chinlee kept it simple with her outfit and wore a white, crop-top style tube top. Showing off her hanging belly button ring that was shaped like a benevolent, laughing Buddha. Her leggings were lined with black fur on the rim as well as at the end of both pant legs. Attached to them was her golden fauld, lined with black fur. She had on black, short heels for a complete outfit while her hair was tied into a messy bun. Zigorim matched Zenki's tempo and decided to stay comfy within his all royal blue tracksuit with white and navy blue stripes going down the sides. His body was draped in a navy blue cloak made of divine eagle feathers. He let his messy, blue hair hang down his face. An all white, large headband covered his forehead and eyebrows. It gave him a more laid back look as his eyes were a little more droopy than usual. His ears being more lax and left to hang only added to the look. His small, hoop earrings added to this vibe as well.
Zigerrott was the last to walk in. His black antlers shined bright with intense orange light as always. He wore a white tank top and black, baggy sweatpants. His bear claw shaped, orange, hanging earrings shook with each step he took. He had a slightly robust, boyish face that gave off the cold stare of a solemn introvert. Though his awkward smile would tell you otherwise. He had a small goatee on his chin with large, low hanging dreads that went down his back and the sides of his face. His skin, as well as the others were all of a pale shade with Zenki being a really light shade of vanilla, milky brown. They joined the others and sat down whilst Zigerrott remained standing. He went to make himself a nice little drink to go with the occasion. A year long mission and he was finally back home.
Zigerrott: "Alrighty then… where should I start? Hmm… well I'll say this. The Phoenix is a mighty being from beyond… yet it was no Stuliathan of any sort."
Amir: "What do you mean?"
Power Scale Level: 68.5(Slightly Sealed)
Birthright: Improvement
Elements: Chi/ Annihilation
Study: Five Rings of the Supreme One
Age: 15,687
Zigerrott: "I mean it was a creature like no other. It didn't do the whole bonding with concepts thing. It was absorbing whatever concepts it could get it's essence in. Even going as far as to absorb our techniques to better get used to our concepts and make acute, and very precise counters during the battle. But I will say, just like the Stuliathans themselves. It had a VERY high affinity for all things concepts. Which would be everything in existence including existence itself."
ZeeArc: "Sounds like quite the troublesome opponent indeed!"
Power Scale Level: 52(Training Still in Session)
Birthright: Annihilation
Element: Absolute Annihilation
Study: True Annihilation(Evolved Study)
Age: 11,268
ZeeShift: "No kiddin'… so… how exactly do you even win against such a thing? Even with sir Baagerdier with you… it seems implausible at your current level."
Power Scale Level: 50(Training still in Session)
Birthright: Annihilation
Element: Devastation
Study: Devastation's Banquet
Age: 9,058
Zigerrott: "Mhm, well it was one tough ordeal where we had to constantly use guerilla tactics to gain any sort of advantage. The power of the Phoenix was that immense. She was able to cast muli-layered domains where we would be stuck fighting different versions of herself in avatar form. Each in held up a different layer of the domain, and our only escape from each layer was to defeat the version of her that held that layer up. She was powerful and tedious to a fault. She wanted to make sure she could enjoy our verse as much as possible."
Amir: "I'm guessing that ability alone is what kept you from coming home and completing the mission, huh?"
Hideaki: "It would seem like it, Amir. Sounds like the most annoying technique one could ever deal with."
Power Scale Level: 55(Training Still in Session)
Birthright: Bone
Elements: Death/ Annihilation
Study: Necromancer's Mastery
Age: 9,120
Zigerrott: "Indeed, Baagerdier and I spent countless days running through the one-hundred layers that annoying Phoenix left. Though I will say, she showed us some beautiful layers of existence and we even got a glimpse into the realm right next to our own… The Versetian Realm. It's a verse full of beasts that look as though they mirror our own verses and their concepts. Even some that resembled planets, galaxies, universes, and multiverses alike. It was truly grand and magnificent indeed. The version of her that controlled that realm was the last and most powerful version besides her true self. It took us four months to conquer that layer and how vast it was. She was horrifically aggressive during the fight. Even chased our asses all around the layer. But the strangest thing is what happened after we finally won the final fight.."
Zenki: "Hm?"
Zigerrott: "She released us from the Domain, which was oddly within her the whole time. Which she later revealed was possible because she blitzed and ate us the second we made eye contact. How could something bigger than our Colossaverse even fucking move that fast?? But anyway, when she released us from within. She took on a more humanoid form to conceal herself amongst us deities. All so she could view someone from outside what I thought was the Phoenix Kingdom. Seems they grew into a whole Phoenix Empire now. Meaning there's someone with a connection to the Versetian Phoenix within that Empire. She merely smiled and flew off while wrapping us in fire. Before I knew it… I was healed and brought to our entrance here two days ago."
Chinles: "Wow… so the Phoenix is benevolent, huh? That's actually great news."
Zenki: "Indeed, I'd expect Baagerdier to have gone and reported this to my father. Meaning she more than likely just got herself an all access pass here. And you got lucky enough to have basically been trained by her alongside Baagerdier. How lucky of you…"
Zigerrott: "A sparring match is written all over your face. Sure, after you all tell me about this new being you were gifted. Odd thing, but hey… let's see what this all truly means."
Zigorim: "Ah, everyone… follow me then."
He stood up and walked towards the back of the massive loft they sat within.
Everyone followed Zigorim into a secret path that led to a bunker. This bunker was a pocket dimension hidden under the base itself. Within this bunker sat many more rooms that led to different dimensions. But within the main room and it's dimension lies the glory of the day and the main topic of discussion. Zigerrott could feel their presence as they approached the room. It grew larger and larger with every step taken.
Zigorim: "This is a gift indeed, but it's a gift like no other. It was given to us by The Teller. He instructed us to infuse the being with a large amount of essence whenever we want to awaken it. It would seem that this one, The Teller, and about ninety-nine more like them were created by a higher being and sent to our verse by that same being."
Zigerrott: "Ah, that brings a little more logic into it. So whose essence is going to be used for this?"
Zenki: "We plan on using Haydes' own. It will be apart of the community service he has to complete due to his treacherous deeds."
Zigerrott: "I had heard about long ago, but to believe he'd still be trying to some stupid shit. How befitting a punishment for the brat."
ZeeArc: "Hmph… the idiot."
Zigorim: "Alright… we're here now. This is the room where we keep the one known as Graze locked away. Allow me to open the doors so we can see him once more. The day for his awakening will be coming real soon."
Zigerrott: "Perfect, I can finally get a look at this "Dummy" of ours."
The door to the room opened up and revealed an empty space with a singular light. Around the space was chains and charming bands with Chinlee's essence riddled all over them. They were all wrapped around the body of Graze and the stake he was bound to. It was a Senkozen stake with many of their own signature charms used to keep its very existence intact. Meaning it was made to bind others for long periods of time. Graze's body had become completely black with his crescent moon on his forehead becoming an eerie, nasty yellow. Everyone stared at him and felt the building essence. It was steady and slow, but even still, it definitely felt as though Graze knows the day in which he will be awakened.
Zigerrott: "How fascinating… this repulsive being is to be our training partner?"
Zenki: "Indeed… this is Graze Matter X and all his tainted glory!"
Zigerrott: "Hmm… a celestial and Deity hybrid. How troublesome will he be, if he rebels?"
Chinlee: "Quite troublesome."
Hideaki: "Mhm… (How annoying this will be. I can see signs of omens all over this beast!)"
We go from Annihilo Sect, all the way towards the secret location of the Untold TRUTH once more. There we could see Clarissa arriving in little to no time. Hoisting everyone up onto the ledges that form odd stairs that leads one to the entrance to the massive universe created by and for the Untold. Everyone waltzed in while Clarissa, Miitto, Jollister, Gna, and Teipha stayed back. Clarissa and Gna needed to know what she heard from Lady Kaya of the Gaia-Minettían Guardians.
Clarissa: "So… what did you find out about your auntie, Freya?"
Gna: "Please tell us all standing here. It's important to the mission of this team."
Teipha: "I have no qualms with telling you all, not even with Miitto. Who… just isn't part of this inner circle. Sorry, Mii."
Miitto: "It's quite alright, Lady Teipha."
Teipha: "Hmph. *Grin* Alright then… so the news I heard from Kaya was simply this."
Clarissa and Gna both opened their ears even more than usual. Honing in on the words that will soon leave Teipha's mouth.
Teipha: "Freiya has left the clan a while back and started something unprecedented and new. Supposedly after finding out what Young Kitiro actually holds within. She told Kaya we know very little about them. And something about finding the others…"
Jollister: "Rissa…" *Glare*
Clarissa: "Yeah I know."
Teipha: "What's wrong??"
Miitto: "Hmm…"
Clarissa: "Ah nothing, just…"
Jollister: "Tch, there's just a really good chance your auntie will be an… enemy in our future."
Teipha: …. "Wait…
WHAT!?"
The return of Zigerrott informs us of yet another species from beyond. In his quake, he learns of the ominous Graze. With all the stars aligning, the War within Luminaria will soon reach its peak!!
Next Chapter: Assault of the
Doppelgangers!!