Chapter 3: Betrayal and Loki's return
Part 1: Ajuka's place
I am with Ajuka as he is inspecting my dimension space. "I hate to say this," he says. "It looks like someone hacked into the system and broke it."
"So we have a traitor," I say.
"I am afraid so," he says. "I know you have already said no but you have been nominated as one of the new Devil Kings." I sigh.
"You are telling me this now?" I say. "More bad news, I don't have what it takes to lead like that."
"Well age comes with experience," he says.
"I have to accept," I say. "If they want me to be a devil king then so be it. I will do it for the future of the people."
"May I look at your sacred gear?" he asks. I activate the left gauntlet and slide open piece holder. He inspects it. "I am impressed. It seems when you need to invent something you go all out. New type sacred gear, second chance piece, and the miracle tear. Though you do this out of kindness, there is another motive. I know what it is and I understand."
"I do what I must," I say. I close the sacred gear and deactivate it. "I will keep an eye out for the traitor. Thank you Ajuka."
"Before you head home," he says. "Tannin would like to speak with you. So don't forget to visit the dragon area." I nod and head out. I activate a teleportation circle and step inside it.
I appear outside of the Tannin's territory. I look around and see nothing. I look up into the air and also see nothing. "Maybe I should knock," I say to myself. I point up into the air and fire a beam of light up into the air. I move my arm to my side when I see Tannin approach. He lands in front of me. I wave.
"It's good to see you," he says. "Its good the message reached you." I walk with him into his territory. As we are heading towards the main area, I am looking around at the different dragons. "As you can see its different from when you last was here." I stop when I see baby dragons. He stops and looks at me. "I see you spotted the young ones."
"I sense a familiar presence," I say as I keep looking at the baby dragons. "I know this presence from somewhere." Suddenly a dragon lands on my head. "There is a dragon on my head." Tannin laughs.
"She remembers you," he says. "The spetre dragon hatched while you were gone but it seems she remembers you."
"I don't know how to react with a baby dragon on my head," I say and he laughs again.
"It's funny to see the General like this," Drago says as he walks up.
"Shut up," I say. "This is new to me. I don't know how to act with baby dragons, especially the one on my head that is a rare one." They laugh. I glare at them. "Just don't pull my hair please." We continue to walk further and arrive at a place with all the different dragons. "I have a feeling that I am in a council meeting now."
"You kind of interrupted it," Drago says. "It might be for the good, General Problem Solver." I glare at him and he laughs. I walk forward and wave at everyone.
"Sorry the interruption," I say. "I also apologize for my stiff movements there is a baby dragon on my head." I turn towards Tannin. "I have found it. Well technically I found it and fixed it."
"Where is it?" Tannin asks. I point to the dragon on my head.
"Can someone move the cute dragon on my head?" I ask and a dragons up. The baby dragon flies over to the dragon. "Thank you." I create a summoning circle in front of me and summon a pillar. I walk up to the pillar and pull out a sphere. I raise it into the core. "This is the draconic core, its original function is not known. I have modified it upon Tannin's request. If all the different dragons infuse this sphere with their power, its new function will activate. Tannin's territory will change to better suit all of you dragons." The dragons start to bicker with each other. Tannin walks up.
"You have kept your promise to me," he says.
"I was always going to do this," I say. "What I need now is the center of your territory and the map of it." he nods. We arrive in the center of his territory. I re-summon the pillar and hook it up to a computer system. I map everything out for it and the pillar extents up. I turn to tannin. "Everyone needs to infuse the core now with their magic." I open the panels and expose the core. "I will tell all of you this now. Once the dragon population reaches a certain point, the core will deactivate."
"We understand," Tannin says and the dragons infuse the core. The core shines brightly and I close the panels. The pillar glows and sends out pulses. I smile.
"This is not an instant change," I say. "It will take a few weeks to reach the proper levels. You will know when that time comes because the pulses will stop." I feel a baby dragon land on my head again. "I have a dragon on my head again. You are too young to come with me little one." I turn to tannin. "How is Fafnir?"
"It has been slowly returning to normal," he says.
"Good," I say. "I rather not have to turn him into a sacred gear. Well my work here is done. I must go now." I grab the baby dragon on my head and look at her. "Soon little one, you need to get bigger and stronger." I place her head and wave. "Remember to protect the pillar."
Part 2: Land of the dead
On my way home I stopped by to see Sig to see how things were going in the lands of the dead. I look around as he working on things. "I never expect you to come here," he says.
"I wanted to see how things are going on," I say. "I also wanted to see the damage dealing with Hades has caused."
"A lot of damage," he says. "Zeus and Apollon have named me temporary replacement for Hades, so not everything here has completely fallen apart yet."
"Well if you get named permanent replacement then I will give you the power," I say.
"Yeah I know," he says. "How did you survive anyway?"
"I crossed a line," I say. "You will learn what that line was soon enough."
"Hiding more secrets?" he asks. I look up.
"I am full of secrets Sig," I say. "Let's put it this way. God's power is not the only power I was gifted with. I have to keep secrets to protect the ones I love."
"For someone who wanted to take the burden off Issei," he says. "You sure are carrying a lot on your shoulders now. Be careful not to collapse with all that weight my old friend." I smile.
"I will be fine," I say. "I am the infinite dream after all." I wave at him and teleport away. I arrive at the Gremory Residence. I walk up to the door. As I got to open the door it opens up and Grayfia is standing there.
"Welcome I figured you would be coming here soon," she says. I walk inside and follow her down the hall. I hear running and I spin around. Milicus comes up and hugs me. I smile.
"I missed you Cartil," he says.
"I missed you too," I say. "I am going to be here for a few hours so maybe you will get to see my new powers." He smiles and I pat his head. "If it's okay with your mother you can stick around." We both look at Grayfia and she sighs. I chuckle. "Come on my favorite sister in law, he hasn't seen me in a year."
"Fine," she says. Milicus and I high five each other. We continue down the hall and enter the dinning room. My parents and brother are here. "Cartil is here." I wave and sit down. I look at the clock.
"I seem to have come at lunch time," I say and sit down.
"How have you been son?" Father asks.
"I am tired," I say. "I haven't had a relaxing day since I have been back."
"There are other ways to relax," brother teases and I glare at him.
"Its not relaxing if you have to do it for 3 weeks straight," I say. "I won't be surprised if they inform me of that anytime soon. Also we agreed to only tease Rias. Just for you teasing me." I turn to Grayfia and signal for her to come here. She walks over and I pull something out of my pocket. I hold out a vial. "This is known as the Miracle Tear. This is the first one of the official line. I give it to you my wonderful sister in law. If brother wants to start a war then he deserves another child." She takes the vial and puts it in her pocket.
"I seem to have lost that fight," brother says. Mother laughs and I freeze. Father looks at me.
"Are you alright?" he asks.
"I am still getting use to mother like this around me now," I say. "It makes me happy but sometimes it catches me off guard."
"Some things take time," mother says. Food comes and is placed down in front of us. We begin eating. I look over at brother.
"We will finish that duel one of these days," I say and put food in my mouth.
"What duel?" Milicus asks. I take a deep breath and look at him.
"I was the first one to try to stop father's stupid idea of forcing Rias to marry Raiser," I say. "I busted in like a fool yelled at them. Then a duel between brother and I was decided. The duel would decide Rias's fate. I passed out before it could be finished. As we know now, Issei was the one to do what some of us couldn't." I turn to father. "I still hate that choice but I am glad it led her to Issei. I am happy to see my sister happy." I take another bite of my food.
"Do you have another one of those vials?" mother asks and we all turn to her. I almost choked on my food.
"I did not hear you just say that," I say. "Why do you want one? Wait never mind don't answer that. If you are going to ask that then I am calling Rias and asking her to be here." I get up and walk out of the room. I call sister. "So sis, how fast can you make it to the Gremory Residence? Mom just dropped a bombshell and I think you need to be here for it. I suggest bringing Akeno as well. If you feel like bringing Issei along then that's okay."
"I will be there as soon as I can," she says. "I am curious on what is going on now." I hang up and go back into the room. I sit back down.
"She is on her way," I say and start eating again. By the time we were done sister had arrived. I notice the people behind her. "Why did you bring my wife?"
"What is that for Cartil?" Hanalil asks. "Rias came to me because of the direct teleportation to here from the house. What has gotten into you?" I point to mother.
"She wants a vial of the miracle tear," I say and they all looked shocked. "Mother has decided she wants another child and we know father will easily give up."
"That's great and all," sister says. "I do wonder why. Is something you are not telling us?"
"No," she says. "What is wrong with wanting another baby?" I sigh and walk over to her. I pull out another vial and place it on the table. I look at mother.
"Take it then," I say. "Have your wish." I walk off and out of the room. I go outside of the house and look into the sky. "Why do I feel like I am being replaced?" Suddenly a communication circle appears by my ear. "What is it Odin?"
"Asgard is under attack," he says.
"I am on my way," I ran back inside and into the dinning hall. "Issei, Rias, and Akeno we have to go, Asgard is under attack."
Part 3: Asgard
Issei's team, Vali's team, Sister's team, and my team all arrive in Asgard and we head straight to Odin. I can see burning buildings. "I sense death," I say. "Set and Anubis are here."
"Why would they attack Asgard?" Issei asks.
"They are here for Loki," I say. "They plan to free Loki." I stop and sigh. "It makes sense now, the problem gods from every mythology are banding together. What is their plan?" A flash happens and Thor has appeared before us.
"Good you are here," he says. "Father is waiting lets go." We follow Thor to Odin's location. We arrive in the armory. Odin turns to us.
"It seems the ones from Egypt have attacked," he says. "Do you know what they are after?"
"Loki," I say. "I believe they plan to free Loki. I assume they are using an army of undead." He nods. "So we are going to need increased guard on Loki's guard." I turn around. "Yin, Hilda, Le Fae, Lint, and Roygun go with Thor to guard Loki's cell. Asia and Lilian go help heal the wounded. Xenovia, Kiba, and Catherine I need you to guard this vault." I kneel down on the floor and draw up more of the plan. "So Vali, Issei, and I will be heading straight for the people behind this to stop them. So everyone lets protect Asgard with our lives." We cheer and split up.
We are heading to where I sense death. We land on top of a building and we can only scare at what we see. "There is so much destruction," Issei says. "This is bad." I quickly create 2 summoning circles, Drago and Glacia appear.
"I fully expected more then those 2," I say. "Issei I would get ready when Draig's timer." He nods.
"How cute," a voice says. "The White and Red Dragon emperors along with the reincarnation of God have come to stop us." Anubis and Set appear.
"It is cute how mortal enemies have turned allies," Set says. "I wonder what they plan to do now."
"We plan to kill you both in a slow and painful way," I say. "Do not hold back guys. Drago and Glacia stop anyone who plans to interfere with this battle."
"Do you really think you can stop us when you have a traitor in your ranks?" Set says. I glare at him.
"Crimson Archangel," I say.
"Diabolos Dragon God," Says Issei.
"Diabolos Dragon Lucifer," says Vali. We all changed into our forms. I am the first to charge in and I head towards Set. I summon Runix and slash down. My attack is locked by a spear.
"Mars," I say. "You dare side with them?"
"I needed an excuse to fight you," he says. "So I joined them to fight you and the 2 behind you." I place my hand on his chest.
"Then you will die with them," I say. A huge explosion happens and I fly backwards. "King Formation." My armor changes into the king formation. I look at the smoke. "Issei take Mars. I have feeling he is not the traitor though. Vali handle Anubis." I place Runix on my back and grab the blasters. I dash to the side and fire into the smoke. 3 figures dash out of the smoke. I quickly find Set and fly to him. I stare him down and load new ammo clips into the blasters.
"You really are a pain," he says. As he talking I move to the side and fire more shots at him. He blocks them with his staff. "That's not going to work." I smirk and his staff explodes and he gets sent flying. I dash toward him and grab his arm. I swing him up and slam him into the ground. I place a blaster to his chest and fire. He screams in pain. I punch him in the face. He grabs me and throws me off him. I land on my feet and smirk. "What the hell? That feeling is like that sword of yours."
"The blasters shot magic," I say. "The type of magic is determined by the clip. One blaster had a combination that explodes upon impact and the other has the same magic powers of Runix. Did I not explain this before?" I shrug put 1 blaster away and grab Runix. He glares and sends sand at me. I dash to the side and fire a crimson crescent from Runix. He knocks it away but he screams in pain. I smirk. I can hear the other 2 battle going on behind me.
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I click a button on the blaster and the armor on my left arm becomes a cannon. I dash forward and he blocks my attack with what is left with his staff. I out the cannon to his chest and fire the cannon. We are sent backwards and I smirk. Sand engulfs and tries to restrain me. I burst out of the sand and shake off the sand. I look just in time to notice the attack on me. I am knocked back into the ground. I stand up and glare at Set. I start infusing Runix and dash up. He goes to block but I flip around him. I swing the sword and when it hits his back I fire off the crescent. He goes flying into the ground as he screams in pain. I start infusing Runix again. Set stand up and I fire wave destruction at him. It's then cut in half.
"Nice timing young one," Set says. I am in shock at who I see standing in front of him.
"Yin, why did you betray me?" I ask and then Loki appears beside Set. "You damn traitor Yin."
"So is this the one who defeated Hades?" Loki asks.
"Yes this is," Set says. "Be careful of his sword." Anubis and Mars come to Set's side. Issei and Vali come up behind me.
"Noted," he says. As they are talking I can only feel fury build inside me.
"Screw this crap," I say. "I wasn't going to use that form yet but I don't give a damn anymore. I will kill you all."
"It is time," voices say.
"I am the Crimson Devil who was gifted the powers of God," I say.
"Kill them all," the voices continue.
"I stole the Infinite," I say.
"Traitors will burn," the voices continue.
"I devoured the dream," I say.
"You fates have been sealed," the voices continue.
"I will destroy those get in the way of my plans," I say and I am engulfed in intense aura. My wings turn into pure magic energy. My armor complete changes and infinite symbols appear on my armor. "Infinite Crimson Archangel God." I land on the ground and dash forward. I grab Set and throw him into Anubis. I spin and kick Loki in the side of the head. I grab the spear Mars is holding stab him with it. I turn to Yin and grab his neck. "Why did you betray Liza? Why did you betray Yang? And why did you betray me? What happened to you Yin?" he looks away and I throw him into a building. I turn and block Set's attack. I flip backwards and kick him in chin. I boost backwards and holy chains appear from the ground. The chains wrap around them and pull them down into the ground. 5 blaster cannons appear from my back and aim forward.
"What is going on?" Everyone else shows up.
"Yin has betrayed us and sided with them," Vali says.
"Infinite Destruction Light Blast," I say and fire the cannons. They impact the gods, smoke and dust is kicked up. I look into the air where I see they are fine. Someone I can't recognize right now has saved them.
"Until we meet again," Loki says and waves. "It looks like we are on to phase 2."
"You are not going anywhere," I say and lift my left arm up. A magic circle appears with ancient devil symbols on it. "I will send you into the abyss." I feel intense pain as the armor on my left arm blows off and blood start flowing out. I sigh and place my arm down as Asia starts healing my arm. I can only watch as they get away. I return to normal as Odin, Thor, and Apollon show up. "Even in that form I cant use that power, I need to recover that stolen power." I sigh.
"What happened?" Thor asks.
"Yin betrayed us," Vali says. "It seems he freed Loki then arrived here to save Set." I can hear yang crying. I walk up to her and hold her close.
"The damage is already taking affect it seems," Odin say. "They would have never been able to get the girls to betray Cartil but Yin seems to be another story."
"We should check on the ones I sent with Yin," I say.
"They are fine," Freya says as she runs up. "They are recovering right now."
"Why did brother betray us?" yang says as she cries.
"To betray me is one thing," I say. "But to do this to Yang and Liza, this is a new level of betrayal. I guess we better report this now."
Part 4: Cartil's house
I am at home on the couch after giving my report to the leaders. Yang has locked herself in her room with Liza. They have been crying since we got back. I can only stare at the wall. I hear a knock on the door. I get up and open the door. I stand in shock. "Lady Reylana," I say in shock. "What are you doing here?"
"I have come here to comfort my daughter," she says and smiles.
"Yang, get down here someone is here to see you," I yell. I hear the door open and foot steps coming down the stairs. She runs her eyes and looks towards the door. "I don't know if you remember but this is your mother." Her eyes go wide and Reylana steps in. I close the door. I watch as Reylana hug her daughter. I smile. They go and sit on the couch. They start talking and I go sit at the table. I watch them.
After a while Reylana looks at me. "Cartil," she says.
"Yes Lady Reylana?" I ask.
"Do you love my daughter?" she asks.
"Yes I do," I say. "I am not sure what you are getting at."
"You know I have not been happy that you took both my children," she says. "You reincarnated both my child into devils, as a mother I am not happy about it. As a god, I understand the choices. Do you know the story of why Yin is so protective of Yang?"
"Yin did say something about Yang almost dying as a baby because she was fragile," I say. "I also assume enemies tried to take advantage of that. I would never do that. Yang picked me so I want to make her happy." I stand up go over to the couch. "I am not like the monsters, which would use Yang for personal gain." Reylana stands up and gets close to me.
"I can see that now," she says. "I do ask, why you haven't asked that question yet." I blush and look away.
"I had a plan around that actually," I say. "I was going to, but I feel like this might not be the best time anymore."
"Why wait?" she asks. "You should take a day with her and relax. With a rested brain you can come up with ideas to save Yin. You said you love my daughter now show it."
"Yang, want to go out on a date?" I ask.
"That would be nice," she says and smiles. Reylana leans in next to my ear.
"Good boy," she says and I blush. "Take care of my daughter." She smiles. "I will go talk with Liza."
