Chronicles of Admiral Demon
Demon and Ali were in bed under the covers, the two slept like there was no care in the world. For both Ali and Demon they never wanted the relaxing hours to end, however their relaxation was cut short from the Ravager being shook from the docks of Sparta.
Shit…. We made it, well time to disembark; we needed those supplies and fuel two days ago.
Demon quietly got out of bed trying not to disturb Ali, from her slumber.
She looks so peaceful… when I found her on that slaver ship…. The marks on her body, she was so frail and fragile, the pain she went through, and I'm not surprised that if she has nightmares from her servitude, which is why I execute any slaver I find that has prisoners in the hold.
Demon put on his Urban Military Fatigues, and marched right out to the deck of the Ravager. On the deck Demon saw Lingqi leaning on the rail overseeing the city of Sparta which buildings were placed on elevations. Demon was about to approach Lingqi, but Lingqi who continued to look at the city knew he was coming.
"Good morning Demon…. Sparta, a city of perfected warriors and lives of sheer might… my father would love to visit here… I wonder if I'll ever see him again."
Demon leaned on the rail next to Lingqi, turning his head facing him.
"You know the plan of going to the Tropical Continents?"
"Yeah?" Replied Lingqi
"Well maybe if we go back to where I found you we can look near the South Eastern Kingdoms."
Lingqi stepped away from the railing turning towards the Admiral.
"Demon, I appreciate the willingness to help, but the Tropical Continent is controlled by many Warlords, especially that Vile man Cao-"
Lingqi was interrupted by a Spartan Vessel on approach, which was signaled by the siren. These Spartan Vessels began to tug the fleet, from requests from Demon's signal from the Ravager. Lingqi turned to Demon with a face of disappointment.
"…. Demon we'll talk later…"
Lingqi walked down to the mess hall leaving Demon alone to watch his ships including the Ravager being pulled to port. In the briefing room of the Ravager the ground team entered the room one by one. Demon was putting the mission details in the grey folder.
"Alright listen up every one, the fleet is now out of time, we're out of fuel and food, our only option is to get the supplies here, Fenris… Ali since Sparta still has slavery in their culture, you won't be coming on this mission. Lingqi, Nick, James, Mikoto, Tali, and Garrus you will be accompanying me on this mission."
The ground team left the Ravager and headed towards the docks, but before the crew could enter the city, the group was approached by four heavily armored guards wearing black clad armor, armed with techno pikes and a black shield with a red emblem of Sparta.
"Are you the Admiral of this fleet?"
Demon quickly replied not wanting to mince words.
"Yes, are you the port authorities?"
The Guard hit the pole of his pike on the ground while shaking his head.
"You may enter, but be warned that non-humans are generally looked down upon do to the Covenant raids."
Maybe I should've left Tali and Garrus back on the Ravager.
Sparta was lively this time of hour, both Demon and Lingqi noticed how militaristic Sparta was.
"Demon, Sparta was just like my Father's city in Ding Tao, we held out against attacks for days on end."
Garrus made snide after hearing how militirastic Human settlements are.
"You know Turians have a naturally Militaristic culture, and why aren't you at Ding Tao instead of with Demon?"
Lingqi stopped hearing that last part, leaving the ground team to face Lingqi .
"…. The Locust happened, they intervened while our city was under sieged by Cao Cao, they came out of the ground from within our walls and attacked both sides….. I got separated from the main unit as we tried to evacuate Ding Tao, I managed to get to my cruiser but.. Cao Cao had the idea that he might capture me and force my Father to surrender his authority to him…. That day I met you Demon."
Demon knew Lingqi didn't like to talk about it, but she never told anyone else but Demon this, Demon with a sorrowful expression, gave Garrus a hateful glare. James just shook his head giving a glare at Garrus as well.
"Nice going Scars…"
Garrus was getting mixed expressions directed at him.
"What…. Okay how was I supposed to know that, she never told anyone?!"
Lingqi just stormed ahead, feeling embarrassed as her faced flushed with red. Demon quickly caught up to Lingqi, as she turned a corner.
"Lingqi wait!"
Demon turned Lingqi around, small tears were leaking from her eyes.
"Damn it, I thought I can control my emotions, I shouldn't be acting like this, warriors don't cry…."
Demon saw that Lingqi was trying to control how she was speaking between breaths.
"Hey… it's okay you're Human."
Lingqi lowered his hands to hers.
"Please, don't coddle me…. I have to be like my Father, like Zhang Liao, like you—"
Lingqi covered her mouth seeing she just blabbed out an aspiration, Demon's left eyebrow arched a bit from hearing that from her.
"I mean! ….. It was nothing pay no attention to that!"
Demon put a smile on his face leaning against the alley way.
"Wait a second are you blushing?"
Lingqi's eyes widen hearing that, her cheeks turned completely red.
"Gah! What am I saying?!"
Lingqi pushed Demon away but managed to lose her balance leaning up to him, chest to chest. Lingqi was dead quiet seeing what she caused, Demon placed both of his hands on her shoulders, while Lingqi just leaned up to Demon's height closing her eyes. However her first romantic moment was halted by James calling them from back in the market place.
"Loco? Cross? Where are you two?"
Lingqi pulled herself away from Demon, a million scenarios were playing in her head, but right now she just wanted to forget why she came back here.
What was I thinking! ….. Wh-What was I thinking?
Demon and Lingqi came to regroup with the crew, Tali was looking at the Ship ware at the market, Mikoto who was studying her surroundings, Nick who was by Tali in case some xenophobic gets the idea of hurting Tali, James who had a good expression on his face, knowing both the Admiral and Lingqi are back and safe, and Garrus who was rubbing the back of his neck, trying to formulate an apology.
Garrus approached the two.
"Lingqi… I- well I'm sorry I—"
Garrus was about to continue to apologies but was cut off when Lingqi formed a fist, preparing to hit him, however she stopped right in front of his face and withdrawals her fist.
"apology accepted Garrus."
If Turian's could sweat now, Garrus would be standing in a puddle of it.
Demon smiled seeing Lingqi calmed down, he was about to approach Tali, seeing what she was looking at, but was cut off when he heard a rally taking place, big signs with bold lettering.
DEATH TO THE COVENANT!
SPARTA STANDS ALONE!
THE SUN RISES HERE!
REMEMBER THERMOPYLAE!
XERXES WAS JUST THE BEGINNING!
MASSACARE AT GOATS PASSING!
Shit They're really at it…
Liara explained to Demon before they were on approach, that Sparta was divided, politically. The Late King Altora, was succeeded by his young son Achilles, and now the Governor is gaining massive support after the Sparta was attacked by the Covenant, if the scorch marks on the buildings wasn't obvious enough. The crew avoided the crowd since they stood out and continued to the outer markets.
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