Ch 35: Archangel: Ch 6

The Chosen Blade

Ty's POV

What the hell... why is it now a wintery wasteland? The cracks are barely visible because of all this white.

And not to mention I'm wearing my hero suit with my Aviator goggles. But something seems new: a scabbard. No sword in it yet. I wonder if there is something I need to do here...

"Ty Colorian. You returned." I turned around, and Peace walker was staring at me.

"Why are we in a wasteland?" I asked.

"Because this is a vision. A vision of the future." Peace Walker said. It turned to the left, and I follow its gaze. Inkopolis is in the distance. Ablaze. The smoke was coming out of it like it was a reverse waterfall. I then saw a rocket on course towards it.

I followed it until I saw a future me. I was standing there. The rocket hit, and exploded. It was a nuke. Debris was flying everywhere, and one chuck of iron hit my future self's right forehead. My future self didn't flinch. The way it hit made it look like a horn.

"Heh... hehehe..." My future self said. "HEHEHEHAAAAAA HAHAAAAAAAAAAA!" My future self was laughing.

Laughing at his destruction.

"AT LAST! NOW NO ONE WILL SUFFER THROUGH THE HUMAN'S TORTURE! NO ONE! HAAAAAHAHAHAAAA!" My future self shouted, raising his arms.

I swear I saw the iron horn grow as he laughed.

I, as I watched myself, started to cry. How would I get to this? How could I prevent this? Peace Walker then turned to me.

"Find the sword. Then, and only then, will you succeed in preventing this future." Peace Walker said. "And... About Molly..." I perked up as it said that. By then, there was already a bright light surrounding me.

"Ah shoot..." Peace Walker said.

I sat up quickly. Gasping. Oh thank god I'm still on the couch. Sword... Scabbard... Where is the scabbard? I put my feet on the ground. It has been a while... I feel weak...

I managed to stand up. Now to walk... Right... Left... Right... Left... I think I still have it in me... I still feel like I am injured... But then again, I have a mission. I need to believe in it.

Vybe's POV

Yawn... What time is it? 1000? Ty fell asleep on the couch last night. I can't necessarily carry him without help. I slept in bed. The situation with Bic... No wonder they found help from Ty. At least they got one threat killed. I bet it was hard on Bic...

I walked downstairs and Ty was not there. Oh god... Where is he?

"Ty?" I called out. No response. "Oh god where could he have gone?"

My answer was the missing Scabbard from the shelf. Our old apartment. Ty said there was something hidden there, but he didn't remember where exactly.

He must have remembered where. And what that thing was.

But first things first: Food for Jackie and everyone else.

Ty's POV

I still have a key to the old apartment. The one I grew up in. My children from the future are staying there now. I rode the elevator and unlocked the door. Arata was up making pancakes.

"Hey Dad." Arata said. "Dad? What are you doing to the coffee table?"

I moved it out of the way. I lifted the floorboards, and there it was. The sword. I put it in the Scabbard, and it fit perfectly. I replaced the floorboards and the coffee table.

"Um..." Arata said.

"Don't let them burn. I dislike burnt pancakes. Mind if I join you three for breakfast?" I said. Mission complete. Wait... I am not a soldier myself... I'm letting this get to my head! "Sorry about coming in unannounced."

"It's ok. You look like you seen hell though..." Arata said.

"I think I will be fine. Besides, having your lungs feel like charcoal is not my idea of fun." I said.

"Really now? How'd that happen?" Arata said, putting his current batch of pancakes on a plate. He grabbed more batter and poured a second batch.

"We were about to escort another group of Octolings out of the crap they are in right now..." I began. I told him about Vybe going enraged over me being stomped on and nearly killing everyone else.

"Oh... Vybe went into Hypernova?" Arata asked.

"Is that what it's called?" I asked.

"You gave it that name." Arata said. "It was way better sounding than Thunder Thighs..."

"What?" I said. Did I just hear that?

"Never mind... Say... Now that I think about it... Where does Jericho run off to during the day?" Arata asked.

"Usually, he just either sits at home or wanders around the city." I said.

"Wandering is an understatement." Arata said. " I witnessed him take down a mugger and protecting an orange haired inkling yesterday."

"Huh... Never thought he knew CQC." I said. Wait... Orange hair... I nearly spat out my water from hearing that. "Orange Hair... What was her name?"

"I don't know..." Arata said. "OH WAIT! I think that would be Jericho's future wife!"

"Her name?" I asked.

"Amber Zadornov." Arata said.

"Hmm... Well... I'm keeping it a secret." I said.

"I think it would be for the best." Arata said. "Hikari! Ryuu! Breakfast!"

Hikari came running in, Ryuu just walked in casually. The four of us ate a lovely meal.

It is now 1300. I am at the training grounds in the hangar of the Lab. If I must use this sword, I might as well learn swordplay.

"Ty! Where have you been?" I heard from behind me. I turn around and Vybe was standing there with her arms on her hips... Darn it, brain... stop it... I already have 5 kids, I don't want more...

"I found this." I say, holing up the sword. She looked at it with amazement.

"Dayum son. Where'd ya find this?" Vybe asked.

"Under the floorboards." I said. "And if I'm going to use it, I might as well learn how to use it correctly."

"I have one tip for you: Focus on a tiny area of the target. Where you aim is where you land the hit." Vybe said.

"Just like aiming a gun..." I said. I aimed for a small line directly in the middle, and swung. Landed exactly where I wanted it to be. "It is a gun... just extremely close range."

It is now 1930. Food is on the table. The only one missing is Jericho...

"Hello! Sorry I'm late!" Jericho said. He sat down at the table.

"Well, let's dig in!" I said. We all began eating. After everyone was satisfied, everyone got up at their own pace to do whatever. Vybe sat with Jackie, who was still sad about Derik's disappearance, on the couch. Hanako was playing around with the potted plants. Jericho was furiously texting someone, so I might as well bring it up quietly.

"Hey, who you txting?" I texted him.

"Someone." He texted back.

"Name?" I texted.

"Why?" He texted back.

"I would like to know mainly because I am your father." I respond to his text.

"Um... Not now... Maybe l8r?" He texted.

"I guess I can wait." I texted back. I put my phone away and got up to do the dishes.

I wonder... Why is a sword my only chance at making sure I don't ruin Inkopolis? I don't know why...

But the answer may be revealed soon enough. I just need to wait.

I had to get a bit kinky there... Too much Milly does that to you (I FEEL NO SHAME!)

Also, to the guest who was asking about the potatoes and steak from Ch 25: SHH! Tinfoil hats are for parties, not reading.

Amber Zadornov is my character. Her story is in the works. (Hint Hint).

And the sword is of my own design. Also, the vision is of Leonidas's future, not The Time Traveler's future.