Howdy everyone to the new chapter of Rise of Omega. So far it's going well the series. The General and I are happy for this and hope things continue going well as we get closer to the big battle. Yes there will be a huge fight coming up, but not just yet. So I hope you all will be patient till then.

Okay now then time for the disclaimer. I don't own anything of Star Wars, Bleach, DC universe, or any of General Herbison's OCs, just mine. Okay time to begin and I hope everyone enjoys the chapter. Enjoy everyone.

Betrayal

Ahsoka's home (Ahsoka's pov)

Everyone had taken off to find my kids, while Ichiro and I worked on finding any clue on where our kids could have been taken. Ichiro and I looked around but couldn't find anything. We couldn't find anything which made me mad. I wanted to be out there looking for my kids and getting back at Marrissa for what she did.

Right now I was worried on what she was doing to my kids and what they're going through right now.

"Ahsoka?" I turned my head to see Ichiro sit down next to me, "You okay?"

I shook my head, "I'm not, my kids have been kidnapped by Marrissa who brought back Mark IV. The sick monster that tried to force me to marry him by threatening your life, and who would do anything to get me."

Ichiro nodded, as he remembered his encounter with Mark IV. How the evil being had killed him, then had Marrissa bring him back to life so Mark IV could continue hurting Ichiro till I agreed to marry Mark IV. Ichiro hated that man for what he put me through and Marrissa for her hand in this. But he knew I needed to focus otherwise we'll never get our kids back.

"Ahsoka honey I know you're worried for the kids, but from what Katalia told me Marrissa wouldn't hurt our kids. She is obviously using them to get to us. My dad, you, and I are the ones who caused Mark IV to die. So she is doing this to probably get to us."

"Well it's working," I said as my fist tightened, "When I find that bitch Marrissa I'm going to gut her like a Rokarian dirt-fish and rip her head slowly."

Ichiro noticed the walls, mirrors, and droids cracking, "Ahsoka calm down!"

I soon realized what I was doing and calmed down. This was the first time in years that I lost control over the Force. I breathed in and out remembering all the things Rachel taught me about controlling my temper. It worked as I calmed down.

"I'm sorry Ichiro, it's just I want my babies back. I just wish we knew where to find them," just then we saw a red portal open nearby.

Ichiro took out his sword and I took out my lightsabers waiting to see who is coming out. Just then we saw someone familiar enter the room. Someone we hadn't seen in years.

"It was a thin man dressed in a green military officer's uniform. He carried himself with the usual air of superiority as he turned to us.

"Hello again," General Maraxus smiled.

"Maraxus?" Ichiro was shocked to see who it was.

I ran passed Ichiro and grabbed Maraxus, pushing him to the wall. I had my left arm on his chest and had my lightsaber activated then aimed it at his neck, "Where are my children you son of a bitch!"

Maraxus smiled politely, "Nice to see you too my dear. I would recommend you withdraw your blade since as we both know I am far more valuable alive than dead." he glanced over at Ichiro, "Nice to see you again old chap, last time we met you broke my nose."

Ichiro approached me, "Ahsoka let him go, let's hear what he has to say."

I refused to release Maraxus, "No way, how do we know he's not trying to keep us from saving our kids? For all we know he had a hand in kidnapping our babies."

"Oh please." Maraxus rolled his eyes, "Don't insult me. If I was going to kidnap your children I would be leading a full assault against you lot. But, in any matter the laws of the Forever Empire demand children are out of bounds. The Supreme Emperor would never allow a child to be harmed."

"Ahsoka, let him go and let's hear what he has to say," Ichiro insisted.

I breathed in and out till I released Maraxus. But as he adjusted his shirt I punched him hard in the face. He fell to the floor clutching his nose with a muttered, "Why always the nose?"

"That was for allowing Ichiro to be tortured and helping Marrissa to kidnap my family,"

"Okay I will admit I have been a bit of a pain to you lot." Maraxus carefully fixed his tie, "But believe it or not I'm working on your side for the next few days."

I scoffed, "On our side? Yeah right, why should we believe a bastard like you?"

"Ahsoka look I know you hate him for what role he played in helping Mark IV. But if he knows something then we should try hearing him out," Ichiro said in an attempt to calm me.

"Fine," I turned to Maraxus, "But if you double-cross us Maraxus I will rip out your balls, slowly."

Maraxus raised his eyebrows, "I could lecture you about your manners being unladylike but I'll skip it. Now I can't give you much information since it might threaten the glorious Forever Empire but I can tell you a few things. Firstly, and most importantly, Marrissa has transformed."

I glared at Maraxus, "I don't give a Rancor's ass if she became sane. I want to know about my kids."

The human shook his head, "No. I mean she has went through the transformation stage of her life. She is now far more powerful, heck she has created a brand new dimension. She calls it the Infernal Dimension. Inside there are billions of demons and monsters just waiting to be unleashed upon the world. From what I hear she has already used her legions of dark angels to attack you."

Ichiro and I looked at each other knowing what Maraxus meant. We remember the creatures that attacked us. How they came from a portal and tried to kill us all. We were able to defeat them, but knowing there are more might be a problem.

"So she used her forces to distract us and take the kids. But my mom sealed the portal," Ichiro explained.

"Knowing Marrissa she can make a new one, right?" I asked Maraxus.

"Of course." he looked surprised, "She could open a portal anywhere in the world at any time she wants. Her experiments with forbidden magic before her transformation polluted her body. Now she has gone far beyond any boundaries. The only thing that is keeping her in check is her love for Talon, Scar, and yours truly." he sighed, "She is still desperate to find her father."

"And that excuses her for kidnapping my kids? If she has a problem with me or my family then she should come face us instead of taking our kids and hiding like a coward."

Ichiro sighed, "Maraxus tell us you know where our kids are and if you can help us get them back."

"In exchange for what?" Maraxus folded his arms, "I have information you want. You have several items I want. I propose a trade."

I had my lightsaber aimed at Maraxus's neck, "You put Ichiro and me through hell for your stupid empire, you tried to kill my friends, and family, and then you kidnap my kids. You expect a trade? Okay here it is, your life will be spared in exchange for my kids."

"Look, I will save you a lot of time. My mind is immune to any type of magic, hero, demon, Soul Reaper Scum etc, courtesy of Marrissa, and last I checked you were supposed to be the 'good guys'" he air quoted, "So threatening my life isn't your style. Now, if you can guarantee me one authentic and completely pure DNA sample of a Soul Reaper's genetic code I will assist in any situation and provide you with all details you need to rescue your children."

I narrowed my eyes, "No way, we know you'll just do that to try and kill the Soul Reapers. We won't do it."

Ichiro nodded in agreement, "I agree with Ahsoka. You want to do something good Maraxus? Then tell us where our kids are. If you don't want to help us then leave and we'll find them on our own."

A purple vortex appeared in the wall and a figure stepped out of it. A person dressed in a large white robe with a black faceless mask.

"Oh, Guardian." Maraxus blinked rapidly, "Jolly good to see again."

Guardian turned his head to me, "Lower your weapon. He is not here to fight, thus you should not provoke him."

"Guardian? What are you doing here?" I asked.

"Are you here to help us?" Ichiro asked.

He nodded, "I committed many crimes in my life. Now I am here to rectify the problem. Your children are being held by Darth Maul, his brother Savage, Sub-Zero, Blaze, your evil side Morticia, and..." Guardian broke off, "I can say no more."

"Wait, wait Maul? As in the Maul who killed Master Qui Gon Jin? And my evil side?" I asked confused by what Guardian said.

Ichiro turned to Maraxus, "Okay spill what did you guys do?"

Maraxus waved a finger, "Hey, I didn't arrive when the others did. I only arrived to lead an army into the Amazon to murder that son of scum Talsein. I haven't a clue where Maul or Savage came from."

"Okay, a while back when Cad abducted you Marrissa took a DNA sample to clone you. Then she unlocked your mind to let your dark side into the clone's body." Maraxus glanced around, "Anyone fancy a cup of tea?"

I was still confused on how my evil side was still alive, "Wait my evil side is dead. I killed her long ago during our fight against the Son,"

"Your evil side is never gone. There is always a bit of evil in everyone and yours wasn't destroyed Ahsoka. It can never be destroyed," Guardian explained.

"So there's an evil Ahsoka and she's the reason our kids were kidnapped?" Ichiro asked.

"Okay so where are they and can you take us there Guardian?" I asked.

Guardian shook his head, "Marrissa's power is far greater than my own. I cannot take you there; she has a powerful shield around their base that will prevent anyone getting in without her permission. But I can take you to the area around the base." he conjured a portal, "Or would you rather get help before you go?"

Ichiro and I looked at each other as we both knew what we needed to do, "We don't want any of our friends to get hurt again. "We can handle this on our own as long as we sneak in and get our kids out before Marrissa knows we're there."

Guardian turned to Maraxus, "And you?"

The human looked at the masked being with a weird expression, "What would you suggest?"

"Ahsoka is going to rescue her children that have been taken against the wishes of the Empire you serve." Guardian sounded amused.

General Maraxus drew his revolver, "Let's roll."

"Thank you Guardian I don't know how we can repay you for doing this," I smiled at him.

"It is my duty to help anyway I can." Guardian bowed his head, "But be warned Ahsoka, the Forever Empire has haunted you for many years. If you are careful and if fate is kind, then the Forever Empire could be destroyed once and for all." Guardian vanished into thin air.

"I know," I said as Ichiro, Maraxus, and I entered the portal.

Soul Society (Normal pov)

Meanwhile in the Soul Society squad 4 barracks, Retsu Unohana was going over the list of items her squad will need. As she went over the list she heard a knock on her door, "Come in,"

The door slide open and in came Ronin Suzuki, "Hey,"

Retsu smiled as she put her list away, "Hey, how did the search go?"

Ronin sighed sadly as he sat down next to Retsu, "Not good, we couldn't find any trace of where the kids were taken. Not even Katalia could track them down,"

"I see, but you still think Marrissa won't harm the kids?" Retsu asked also concern for the kids like Ronin is.

"I'm sure, she may have done a lot of things, but harming innocent children is not one of them," Ronin removed his captain's jacket and placed it behind him. Retsu caught a bloodstain on Ronin's jacket causing her to sigh.

"Ronin, how long?"

Ronin sighed some more knowing Retsu saw the bloodstain, "Not long, but I intend to keep myself going till this fight is over,"

"You sure you don't want me to try to find a way to reverse it?" Retsu asked sad that Ronin's condition was getting worst.

Ronin smiles at Retsu, "I'm sure, besides," he moves his hand on Retsu's stomach which has grown a bit, "I think if I ask you to find a cure it would put some more stress on you,"

Retsu held Ronin's hand and hugged him, "I wish our time wasn't cut so short,"

"I know," Ronin placed his head on Retsu's head, "But don't worry everything will be okay, I promise,"

Retsu nods as the two stare at each other. Retsu leaned forward and kissed Ronin on the lips. Ronin returned the kiss as they deepened it. They held each other's hands revealing wedding rings on their ring fingers. Once they broke the kiss Retsu hugged Ronin again, who returned the hug.

"I love you Ronin,"

Ronin smiles, "I love you too Retsu,"

Marrissa's secret Base (Normal pov)

Jake and Liana sat in their crib with Barriss who was still crying. The two siblings were scared. They didn't know why they were taken or what these people wanted with them. All they know is that they were in charge of their sister and were going to do everything to keep her safe.

"It's okay Barriss, mommy and daddy will come for us," Liana said to her sister.

"Yeah, don't cry everything will be okay." Jake said as both he and Liana hugged their sister.

"Well what do we have here" Morticia entered the room and leered at the kids, "Awh, are you missing mommy?" she snorted, "Well mommy is never coming for you, she left you. No-one loves you."

"That's not true, our mommy loves us very much." Liana shouted.

"No she doesn't, your mommy doesn't love you, she hates you." Morticia said with an evil grin on her face.

Jake and Liana had tears forming in their eyes, but both siblings refused to cry, "Our mommy and daddy love us. They will save us and beat you."

"Not this time. Your parents are going to die and you three will be mine forever." Morticia laughed evilly.

Morticia stopped laughing and narrowed her eyes as Barriss started to cry, "Stop it."

When the tears and cries didn't subside she tried to grab Barriss, "You stupid brat I said stop it!"

As she tried to grab Barriss Liana and Jake sprang at her and sunk their teeth into her hand.

"Get off me you little brats!" Morticia screeched. She yanked her hand back and glared at the children. The bite marks quickly healed but it was the fact that small children had attacked her that hurt.

Liana and Jake glared right back at her.

"That's it" she pulled a knife from her belt, "We'll start with you" the knife was pointed at Liana, "Say goodbye to your fingers."

As the knife was raised into the air the door opened, "I wouldn't do that if I were you."

Morticia didn't even look around. She knew the voice.

"This has nothing to do with you Marrissa." She spat.

Her step daughter advanced into the room, "I think it does actually." She stood beside Morticia and examined the knife in her hand, "You may be my father's whore but I am more powerful than you could ever hope to be. So, if you want to kill innocent children then go ahead. But just remember that as long as I am alive you will feel agony coursing through your veins. I can make you feel pain just by existing. Every moment of your miserable life will be a curse."

Morticia looked at the young sorceress. Her eyes were sunken indicating a lack of sleep. But in the black pits she saw that Marrissa was close to the edge. One wrong move and her step daughter would do as she said.

"Do it" Marrissa whispered, "Hurt the children, kill them. Give me an excuse and I swear I will make you beg to die."

Smirking slightly Morticia sheathed her knife, "They aren't worth it." She leaned close to Marrissa, "But if you ever speak to me like that again I will kill you on the spot." After pushing her aside she left the room.

"You can try" Marrissa muttered, "If you weren't so valuable to my Emperor I'd…" her attention was drawn to Barriss who was still crying softly, "Oh, you're crying." She blinked.

She had looked after Scar from when he was young. Each time he cried she had been the first to his side, every bad dream she was his comforter. Now years later he was utterly devoted to her. The perfect duo, the witch and the assassin. Her other siblings had thought she was corrupting Scar but all she had wanted was someone close to her.

"Why was daddy never there?" she asked herself this question every day, hoping to find a reason why her father had never comforted her, why she grew up alone despite having a large family. When she had learned he perished before she was born her focus had shifted to raising the dead, talking to them, trying to find some way of finding her father.

Her experiments had all failed. However despite that she had a family of sorts. Her younger brother Scar, her lover Talon, General Maraxus, though he had gone missing. Mark IV may have shared the DNA of her real father but it wasn't the same. It was like the taste of apple in an orange.

"Don't cry little one" she hesitantly reached towards Barriss, "Be thankful you have a father and a mother." Her eyes darted to Liana and Jake. They didn't make a move to stop her as she carefully lifted Barriss, "There, there"

She gently rocked the baby in her arms as she had done with Scar so many years ago. Barriss stopped crying and snuggled against her.

"Hush little baby don't say a word" Marrissa sang softly, "Marrissa's gonna burn down your whole world."

"And if that world don't burn, Marrissa's gonna-"

Barriss' eyes met with Marrissa's and she faltered. The innocence in them brought so many questions forth. How many other children were on this planet? If she unlocked the fires of the Infernal Dimension how many innocent lives would be lost?

"Don't look at me like that" Marrissa wanted to yell but she couldn't look at the child and feel angry at the same time.

Scowling slightly she set Barriss down beside the other two, "You should be happy. When Mark IV destroys the world and murders your family at least you'll be safe. He trusts me so I can be your new mother rather than that bitch." She frowned to herself, "By the goddess Sekhmet I am only twenty-two. I haven't even mated yet."

Again her eyes drifted to the younglings staring at her. They smiled reassuringly at her.

"Stop it" her eyes started to tear. She lifted a hand to her face in confusion, "Why am I crying?" the tears started to fall faster, "I didn't… I'm not…good. I'm a cold hearted murderer" she protested, "You should be scared of me."

But then again… she had killed bad people. A criminal, a weapon smuggler, and a few other nasty individuals but she hadn't killed an innocent. Her family believed she had killed her brother Roarik… but they didn't know the truth. Only she, Talon, and General Maraxus knew what had happened.

Lucardria/Plains of Despair (Flashback)

"Brother" a smirk appeared across my face as I circled my fallen sibling, "Which way did Ventrika and mother go?"

He didn't answer, he simply bared his fangs at me.

"Tell me now" I pressed my boot into his back, "I don't want them to get too far."

A speeder stopped nearby, Talon was driving with Maraxus clinging to her tightly.

"We're here General" Talon grinned broadly as she looked at me. The military figure quickly dismounted from the speeder and straightened his uniform.

"I told you not to drive that fast" he muttered.

I rolled my eyes but smiled. That man would never change, he was the closest I had to an uncle. He and Talon had given me and Scar a new purpose in life. The Forever Empire, and a chance to bring my father back. How could I refuse?

"Tell me Roarik" I added more pressure in his back.

In strength alone he could snap me in two. But I was no longer the little sister he thought I was. My power had soared higher than I thought possible, now I was almost indestructible, mind and body enhanced beyond belief.

"Roarik, we don't want them to die" Maraxus hunkered down beside him, "You are a child of Supreme Emperor Markoneous. As his second in command and as a father I am asking you not to betray your father. Join the Forever Empire, help us avenge him."

Roarik struggled against my foot. Normally he could easily do so but with magic coursing through my body he had as much chance of lifting me as a normal human did a Star Destroyer.

"Enough" I muttered, "Don't make me hurt you."

He rolled to the side and managed to slip out from under my foot. He took off at a great speed across the wasteland.

"Which way is he going?" I asked Maraxus, he had memorised the entire planet since most of the land was covered in fog.

The military man shifted uneasily, "You'd rather not know."

"What?" I spun around, "Where is going?" my eyes widened as Maraxus paled.

Even before he said the words I knew the answer.

"The Sea of Blood"

Before I knew it I was running for the speeder. Talon jumped on behind me as I gunned the throttle. We quickly left Maraxus far behind as I raced across the land.

"Marrissa" Talon called over the roar of the engine, "He might have went a different way."

Using my dark energy I shifted the fog aside to clear my way. Another speeder drew alongside and Maraxus was visible on it. We accelerated towards the Sea of Blood.

We arrived at a cliff overlooking the glowing green ocean. The blue lake that had once been here was long gone. Now the water was dead. It would burn flesh, or any material that touched it. Only I was able to save someone if they fell into it.

A yell rang out and I turned to see Maraxus collapse, with blood spraying from his nose. Roarik's claws sprang out and he charged at Talon. She ducked under his swing and kicked the back of his knee causing him to falter.

"Stop this!" I screamed.

Talon did step back, but Roarik charged for me. In that instant I only had time to roll aside.

As I rolled aside I knew what I had done. Roarik's mind numbing yells of agony only confirmed it. I rushed to the cliff edge to see him twisting and turning in the water. A horrible sizzling sound filled the air and screams filled the air. His hands were scrabbling at the rocks at the edge of the cliff, trying to pull himself out of the acidic sea. He didn't stop screaming as he sank beneath the water. For one sick moment he resurfaced.

His face was melting, bones and veins were burning away and blood boiled. He looked up at me one last time before he was completely gone. He was still screaming.

It wasn't until Talon embraced me that I realized it had been me screaming the whole time.

Present (Normal pov)

"I couldn't save him" she whispered to the babies, "My brother… all I wanted was my father and it cost me…" she broke down onto her knees and her shoulders shook as tears exploded out of her.

A small hand brushed the top of her head and she raised her tear-stained face to see Barriss patting her head. Emotions welled up inside until she forced herself to her feet.

"I'm getting you out of here" she told the kids, "I won't let you go through what I did."

"Touching"

Marrissa twirled to see her step-mother and Mark IV enter the room.

"Now why would my obedient daughter want to take young children to the people who murdered me?" he tapped his chin, "Unless she is a traitor to everything the Forever Empire stands for." His eyes slid to look at Morticia, "And you say she threatened you?"

The evil Togruta nodded, "I think you should do something about it."

Mark IV turned to Marrissa, "Come here" he held out his arms, "You need a hug."

With a strong sense of reluctance Marrissa stepped closer to the demon in a human body. As she was within range he stepped forward and slapped her square across the face causing her to fall to the floor at his feet.

"No-one questions the Forever Empire's will" he thundered, "And no-one crosses me"

Marrissa felt her face where she had been slapped and looked up at Mark IV.

"Why?" she whispered.

"I don't need you anymore" he sneered, "I have everything I desire."

In the background Morticia smirked as she watched her step-daughter register the fact her beloved Emperor had hit her.

Marrissa slowly stretched a hand towards Mark IV. Her eyes pleaded with him.

In response he kicked her, knocking her back onto the floor. He kicked her again and again till he grew tired. Marrissa wasn't even moving.

"Honey, get the kids" he smiled at Morticia.

She stepped over Marrissa's body and grabbed the children. Despite their struggling she carried them over to Mark IV, "Shall we go?"

"Daddy…"

Both Mark IV and Morticia looked down to see Marrissa crawl towards them with murder in her eyes.

"Please help me daddy" she begged, "Help me murder this abomination of your flesh. Help me melt the skin from his bones and turn his blood to acid."

Mark IV grabbed Barriss from Morticia and threw her into the air. As he expected Marrissa dived across the room to catch Barriss, "You are both weak and will perish together."

The door opened and Darth Talon stepped into the room. Her eyes darted between the crying children in Morticia's hands to Mark IV before settling on Marrissa who was clutching the baby as though it was the most important thing in the world.

"Ah Lieutenant Talon" Mark IV pointed at Marrissa, "Kill her"

Talon walked over to Marrissa and ignited her lightsaber. Her lover looked up at her.

"With all due respect your Highness" Talon looked back at him, "I take orders only from General Maraxus Herbison. His last order to me was to protect Marrissa." She turned her lightsaber towards Mark IV, "Even if he didn't I still would never harm Marrissa."

A vein pulsed in Mark IV's forehead, "You dare to defy me?"

Talon smirked, "Actually it's the other way around. In the chain of command it starts with Supreme Emperor Markoneous, directly beneath him is General Herbison and I am directly under him so until General Herbison shows up I am officially in charge." She pointed her lightsaber at Morticia, "And you are so dead."

"I'll have to disagree" Mark IV raised his hand, "Consider this your dishonorable discharge."

Huge slabs of rock broke from the ceiling and rained down on Marrissa, Talon, and Barriss. With Marrissa weakened Talon summoned the Force to create a shield around them. The rubble piled up, trapping them underneath.

"Well, that's that" Mark IV smiled at Liana and Jake, "Time to go."

The door broke open and Scar sprinted into the room.

"What's going on?" he asked wildly, "Where's my sister?"

Mark IV stepped closer to Scar, and rammed a knife into his heart. The young man gasped for breath as blood gushed from the wound left by the enchanted blade.

"Marrissa…" his eyes went blank, "I'm sorry" he collapsed to the floor as the spark of life vanished from his body.

"If that's enough interruptions I think we'll be going." Mark IV swept out of the room, closely followed by Morticia who was keeping a firm grip on Liana and Jake.

(Normal pov)

"Scar" Marrissa gasped as she felt her brother's pain, "Please Sekhmet, I beg you to save him." Her eyes glowed purple.

Talon held Barriss carefully and watched as tears ran down Marrissa's face when her eyes returned to normal.

"We need to get out of here" Marrissa winced and held her side, "But I'm too badly injured to help."

What happened next shocked both Marrissa and Talon. Barriss slowly lifted her tiny hands up and the rubble lifted with them. Soon a large gap was made and they scrambled out of the small tomb and quickly made their way to Scar's body.

"You are incredible" Talon held Barriss up, "Is there anything you can do for Scar?" she turned to Marrissa.

The young woman shook her head violently, "My powers are weakened, and in any regard I cannot bring him back." She gently closed Scar's eyes, "My brother, may the goddess grant you a peaceful slumber."

"I hate to ruin the moment" Cad Bane stood in the doorway, "But we really need to get out of here."

As the group made its way out of the room Marrissa turned to her brother's body.

"Burn" she whispered.

Green flames engulfed his body and incinerated it into ash.

"I will avenge you Scar" she took Barriss from Talon and left the room, the others hurrying after her.

Well that's all folks. The parents are off to save the kids and Barriss showed she is strong despite her age. Also yes Guardian came back, but don't worry you'll see more of him in the future. Plus you'll finally find out who he is. For those who do know who he is congrats you get tea and cookies. If you haven't figured it out don't worry you will find out in time.

Okay time to go. Please leave some reviews. Just nothing negative please. Also thank you to General Herbison for the help on the chapter. I appreciate it my friend and General wrote the final scene involving Morticia, Marrissa, and everyone else so good job my friend on those scenes. Take care, goodbye, and be safe everyone.

General: When I get my hands on that scumbag he's going to regret turning on me.

Zeliska hugs the General: Doctor General Herbison! You're alive!

General: Relinquish your grip on me Zeliska. You know I cannot be killed so easily.

Zeliska: Don't I know it. I mean the heroes and now the villains have tried to kill you and you are still alive. How did you survive after Mark IV attacked you?

General: You'll get the answer to that in the next chapter. Now tell me, did you find a Soul Reaper DNA fragment?

Zeliska: Um… no?

General: Did you find Talsein's body?

Zeliska: Nope

General: Do you have anything for me?

Zeliska holds up a teapot: Want a cup of tea?

General: That is a lot more useful that either of the above options. Please review readers, and remember to drink tea!