Xcalibur -A NEW WORLD- Ch. XXII (Yearly Lives Timeskip pt. 2: Frozen Hearts)
This is Xcalibur -A NEW WORLD- Season 2: Years of War
Disclaimer: Not every chapter may be a fight/action scene, and I will do my best to minimize any forms of lemon or bed-scene to maintain T-rated. Just as one chapter isn't a war scene but a recuperate chapter. It will be soon explained why Maderas cannot attack all the time and since most enemies are either betrayers of the peace treaty between Demon Clan and Angel Clan, or revived souls of those who are historically considered as evil. So, yeah here goes.
Leni's spawn was soon born out of the cocoon that bloomed into a flower. The child is at the center of the petals and was picked by Leni out of the newly bloomed fragrant flower. Leni named the child Liena as Chaz's wish when she and him were thinking of baby names. Her full name henceforth is Liena Flora. Since Chaz perished before the hopes of marrying Leni, Leni wasn't able to give Chaz's surname to her daughter. At the eighth day of the infant's life, the family invited a recommend priest (courtesy of Simon Peterson, the Pope of Hope) for the christening ceremony. The baptismal party was extravagant. Although Lincoln, Michael, and Benny believed that such ceremony must be held when a child has a knowledge of morality, they accepted it anyways since the child will be taught by very good people.
Luna and Sam then handled the music in classical form (must be a Saturday). After the music, they all conveyed their best hopes and wishes. Luna and Sam then thought if ever they are going to have children of their own. They were planning of either adoption or surrogacy. Of course that is if there is any donor that is willing to give them a way to birth children.
Once the party is over, Michael offered a renovations for the foster home. Even if some of them are moving out soon anyways or living somewhere else, they still accepted the proposal from the Head Seraph of Heavens. With a bit of Holy Miracle magic, and help from construction workers from the Titans (and some Druids), they built a huge mess of a tower. It wasn't a castle, but a home nonetheless.
Lynn Sr: An who says babel is a much messy tower?
Michael: You thought so too, huh? What are the chances?
At the very least it was livable. Meanwhile Samael is somewhere in the city at the boarder of Scheol. Near the outskirts that divide Scheol and Heaven, the purgatory of souls: Necropolis(Purgatory). That city is known to be a lesser heaven for those that couldn't enter the paradise out of a fault of not having a knowledge of the Creator. Although most of the city's residence are those traveling from the Necropolis and Scheol as a trial of acceptance to the path to Heaven, there are those who stays there as sentence of their indecision. This city is the City of Limbo.
Samael: Thank you for acting as my escorts, Berial, Phenex. I'm glad that your clan as the same for Amon's clan haven't decided to go against the treaty.
Berial: It is as you said, headmaster. We've been in war long enough. This must be finished with peace.
Johnny: I agree. War only brings casualties. If not given a solution, there is the threat of extinction for both races.
Berial: By the way, who are we meeting?
Samael: The head queen of the Carnal Tower, the circle of Lust. My beloved, Lilith Asmotheos Morningstar. She and Cleopatra are very good friends and they both wished the war would end.
Soon another soul approach the Demon King and the two Cambions. Soul of a woman who is guided by light of the Necropolis. This woman appeared similar to Lucy except that she wears a dress of pitch black, pearly necklace, brooch and an brown headwear from 1930's. She also wears some sort of talisman that is shaped as King Solomon's star hexagram.
Ghost: Greetings, Demon King.
Samael: Ah, Lady Harriet of the Mages. It is good to see you. But why stay here as guardian of the land of the dead? Isn't Publius Vergilius Maro responsible here? You are suppose to be with The Great White Witch at the Hall of the Three Kings.
Harriet: Forgive my intrusion but since my family needs me, I couldn't rest in the houses of Caspar, Balthazar, and Melchior. Plus I have heard that the young Nephilim is under the tutelage of you and your brother, the Seraph!
Samael: You heard right. And as of now, the wars is continuing. Luckily they cannot always open a breach to the mortal realm since the gates of gehenna is always watched by my loyal subjects and the Cerberus. I'm glad that the Neberios clan had such efficient watchdogs.
Then a woman with long pink hair, seemingly revealing outfit of red. She also had red bat-wings and crimson horns. Last is her tail that looks like a thin spear with a heart-shaped tip. She seemed to be from the Succubus race.
Succubus: My love! Is that you?
Samael: Lilith. You came! Unfollowed, untraced, and unscathed. Good job, darling. You pulled through.
Lilith: You flatter me. But it's good to have you back. The realm has been a literal hell since you abdicated! Many has tried to take the throne and Maderas is still on the opposing side of the treaty.
Samael: I know, that's why I have returned. I wanted you to keep a background check on every loyal demons out there. Their orders is to make sure the breach is slow to open. I cannot avoid the inevitable battle, but to delay it for the alliance's advantage will be beneficial for the Nephilim's choice.
Lilith: Is that all? The Succubus clan will always be loyal to you. If it's peace and the keeping of the treaty that you desire, we will see through it. Also, why's Harriet here?
Samael: It's just a small matter. Now go! Do not fail me. I will reward you for your efforts every visit I can make.
Lilith left the group to fulfil her duty in discretion. The rest of the group continued their conversation. They discussed their plan on assassinating any potential threats and those who are helping the ENDERS in their plot to conquer Earth.
Harriet: I see. So in this realm, there are those who still wanted to fight. And you plan to halt any of their progress on going to Earth.
Samael: That's correct. Whether it be portals or spacecrafts, we shall have reports of whatever that is transpiring. And Limbo City is the best hiding place because no other demons are allowed here than us and higher-ups with a special permission. We shall be off then.
Harriet: Wait! When you go back to the Ouroboros, to your brother, the Seraph, may I have a special permission to have these souls be used as aide? They are looking of a way to repentance and an opportunity may help them.
Samael: I'll see what I can do. What are their names?
Harriet: They are…
Back the planet Earth, after a year of prosperity and peace. No attacks involved, although there some problems from varying forms such as theft up to political disputes, there are no reports of ENDERS threat. Lori and Bobby continued to raise Loan with the help of their parents and sometimes, Lincoln after his missions. Leni raised Liena well, with help of Lincoln as well. She wondered why Liena doesn't talk that much.
Lincoln: Dryads are one with the forests and tree doesn't talk that much. And mostly, Dryads are forest guardians just as their male counterpart, the Elvens. Because of that, your kind is much pacifistic and tends to be silent during early ages.
Leni: But how am I suppose to talk to her?
Lincoln: I got it covered.
Lincoln did used sign language and Morse code during his time in training with the Ouroboros. Liena was thought of the basics and when she wanted to speak or ask, she uses either of the two methods to communicate. Being a Dryad, a forest fay folk, she is also a bit of a vegetarian but eats very little amount of meat products (or sometimes locusts and honey/nectar). Even still, she can eat much like her deceased father.
A few months later, still no sign of trouble from ENDERS. Luna and her band group are playing much more often to relieve those youthful days. Lori still in care of Loan as she graduated in St. Uriel University with the course of accountancy. She still do golf as a hobby but since it reminds her of the Bathory incident that almost ruined Leni, she would rather play less even with her twin sister, Carol with her. Leni was able to move on and pursued being a dress stylist and a celebrity tailor. She mostly do Lola's pageant dress with Irene von Rosenberg's recommendation. Liena hasn't done her trouble, in fact she is much mature and selfless than her age. Even as a toddler, she uses her abilities as a Dryad to help the family (mostly involving garden and harvests). Luna never took college so she earns either from the music or some part-time work. Isaiah Wolfblood and her group also teaches music, even both lycanthrope are vigilantes during the night. They are feared and revered as the Frozen Hearts.
The Sister Commandment of Diligence/Repose did had a bit of envy to Lori and Leni. They had kids to care for, she wondered if she is next but knowing she is also dating Sam, she would need her girlfriend's consent. During one of the musical tutoring on orchestra school, Luna is teaching her students on music, with a sigh on her face. Some of students wondered why, Isaiah came across on the loneliness in Luna's heart. After the teaching session, Isaiah (the music school head teacher) visited his former student, now co-teacher.
Isaiah: I've seen you sigh before. Why so sad?
Luna: Oh hay, Isa. It's nothing.
Isaiah: It's not nothing. Plus, there is no ENDERS threat today so you should be happy.
Luna: I wanted to, but I'm currently in the blues right now.
Isaiah: Well, we cannot resolve a problem without being honest to yourself, now can we?
Luna: *sigh* I wanted to have children of my own. I admit, I'm a bit jealous of Lori and Leni.
Isaiah: Oh, then you desired the heart of being a parent. That can be arranged. What do you plan of having, a legitimate child out of surrogacy or an adopted one?
Luna: That's the thing, I had to discuss this to Sam before we tie the knot.
Isaiah: Then don't be anxious. Take time and have a discussion, then when you finally decided it's gonna go as decided. If you guys love each other, then whatever choice you make, be there for each other.
Luna then gather the courage to ask Sam and left the school. Tabby was listening from the outside and entered the room to approach Isaiah.
Isaiah: I assumed you know the troubles of your senior.
Tabby: Dang right I did. But if she had a kid, she'll rarely be able to perform. I'm a bit against it, but I cannot go against her happiness. In fact, I also want to have a family and I had the perfect guy.
Isaiah and Tabby continued their conversation as a man with a mask and wearing clothes of nobility entered.
Tabby: Can I help you?
Masked man: Christine….
Isaiah: You're!
Luna had reached Sam's house and discussed together. Sam accepted the idea of being surrogate parents and finding a donor. Then they went into the Loud residence to deliver the news to everyone (including those who lived to new homes).
Lincoln: That's good news and I'm glad both of you decided to be parents but who's going to be the donor?
Luna: That's the thing bro. We haven't…
Luna was cut off when someone knocked at the door. When they opened it, it was Isaiah, slightly tired and somewhat shaken from an attack.
Luna: Isa?! What happened?
Isaiah: A man in a mask took Tabitha away. His name is Erik.
Luna: Tabby?
Isaiah: I tried to get her back, but threatened to kill her. Plus he was reanimated with dark arcane magic. I can't go against that. I need someone with angelic power. Plus he'll only allow musicians, which I find odd.
Lincoln: Luna, let's go!
Luna: Hey! Wait for us bro!
Sam: Wait!
Isaiah led them to an opera house not far from the music school and the house. The opera house seemed off-limits but there are traces of dark arcane magic. Lucy stayed at the sidelines with them just in case they are dealing with a serious threat. Lincoln's angelic runes opened a breach in the barrier but Lucy couldn't follow as only musicians are allowed.
Lincoln: Thanks to Isaiah teaching me during my time in Ouroboros, I am a qualified virtuoso.
Lincoln, Sam, Luna and Isaiah entered the theater and saw Tabby in such beautiful dress. From there they also saw her shackled and a man in the mask conducting the rhythm of the tempo.
Erik: Sing for me…
Tabby: Aaaahh….
Luna: Tabby!
Erik: Hmm? Well, well, more mademoiselle for me to create a beautiful songstress.
Lincoln: Erik. I knew the name's sounds familiar. He's the Phantom of the Opera.
Luna: What!?
Isaiah: I can't deny it. He is indeed the Phantom but I thought he is dead. I assumed this is the ENDERS working.
Lincoln: I doesn't matter. We'll rescue Tabby no matter what.
Erik: Rescue her? She's my Christine! All of you will just watch in your seats! The show's about to begin!
Lincoln: Not on my watch! Luna unshackle Tabby! Sam, Isa, you're with me. We'll deal with this creep.
Luna then focused in getting Tabby out of her shackles. Erik then threw knives against Luna but was blocked by an ice wall. Lincoln then summoned Ascalon, the sword of the dragon-slayer, and jumped as he attacked Erik. The Phantom dodged and prepared a multitude of daggers between his fingers while they are in knuckled fist. He charges with his dagger claws and punched Lincoln, but was blocked by Lincoln's Ascalon.
Isaiah: Ludociel! Let me in the fight.
Isaiah smacks his edgeless claymore, Lunatique, but as stopped by the Phantom's sheer strength. Although the touch of the Lunatique slightly freezes the Phantom's palms, Erik still pushed the lycan back.
Erik: [singing] Without the night, you are weak. Without the moon, you are meek.
Isaiah: Can you not sing the obvious!?
Erik dashes backwards in evasion from Sam's lightning attack. Erik then throws his daggers at them but an ice wall from Isaiah's Lunatique.
Erik: You're strong, wolfman.
Isaiah: With the Nephilim with me, we can keep going.
Erik: Like I would let you! All of you are audiences to my grandest performance!
Erik charges at them but suddenly an arm hits Erik's neck and stopped the phantom. It was the arm of a woman who is from Greek origin accompanied by a Greek oracle (Esperkin)/musician and a man in Roman armor that looks like a governor.
Greek woman: Stop this!
The woman then impaled a stick on one of Erik's palms into the stage floor.
Greek woman: Too far, you have not permission to do this.
Erik: Can't move…
Then Samael Morningstar appeared before them.
Samael: Forgive the intrusion but this stray soul is on the verge of being a shade and thrown to the void if it wasn't for his request to redemption.
Isaiah: Headmaster? So it was you who revived this?
Samael: Imperfect as it may, yes I did. And I needed Lucille's help to return him into human and let him repent for his sins. The same are these poor souls.
The Greek woman is Electra, the woman who scorned and assisted on her mother's assassination for her father's wrongful demise.
The Greek Esperkin is the musician Orpheus. Being a failure to save his wife from death, he was given a mission by the Creator's angels to bring back his wife, Eurydice, from Limbo into either Earth or the Necropolis. However, Hades warned them not to look back when they escape, in which Orpheus disobeyed and now trapped in Limbo for his grief.
And finally, the Roman governor that was the infamous prosecutor of the Messiah. Pontius Pilate, is in Limbo City for his indecisive actions that led the tragic crucifixion. Now condemned for "having his hands clean" from the trail and ignoring his wife's warnings, he seeks redemption from the wrongs he wrought.
Samael: Anyways, their trials begin now and if Michael approves, they can either be reincarnated as humans again, but programmed to never repeat the same mistakes ever again. There they will live earthly lives, hoping they finally get the redemption they desired, or else if they returned to the wrongs they made, will condemn them back to Limbo where their sentences will be the only redemption chance they will have.
Orpheus: [sobbing] I hope I can finally meet back to Eurydice in Elysium once and for all.
Samael: Oh yeah, and they can choose to go to Heaven instead too if they don't want reincarnation.
After that exchange of words, the Demon King took the souls for their trails with Seraph Michael. Lincoln and the others released Tabby from her captivity.
Tabby: What happened? Where am I?
Lincoln: You were taken by the Phantom of the Opera. He escaped but soon he will find repentance and change his ways. Unlike some woman…
Isaiah: Ludociel, please do not remind them of the unpleasant attack of the Bathories. It will only preserve the pain in memories. Forgive yourself.
After that, the group decided to stay and secure the premises. Luna, Sam and Lincoln are together and talked.
Luna: Lincoln, I've decide. It's only you I can trust with this. You'll be the donor.
Lincoln: Arcticluna, are you hearing your words? You'd chose me?
Luna: Yes. Because you are the only one I can think of. Sam will agree. You're the only one we can trust. Will you accept it?
Lincoln: I don't know. I will have time to think, then I'll answer when we get home.
Sam: Please do.
Lincoln: I will.
The two girls left him in his devices, meanwhile there was someone spying on him. It was a shade from the Necropolis, Lady Harriet.
Harriet: Little Nephilim. I'd like you to accept it. I harbor little doubt that you'll fail them.
Lincoln: You say that, but are you sure it isn't the Commandment that is controlling them.
Harriet: Your power has nothing to do with it, and the Commandment cannot charm a fellow with its grace and blessing. It's what her heart speaks. Even hers wasn't a frozen heart, but of a heart of love.
Lincoln: Then it's settled then. I will accept.
Harriet: Another note, take the other girl with you.
Lincoln: Tabitha?
Harriet: Yes, child. Farewell and Godspeed you, young Nephilim.
After the scouting for any threats, they concluded that the place is safe. They regrouped and went home. Tabby was permitted to the new Loud tower where they had dinner. After dinner, Lincoln/Ludociel had a private discussion with the two female musician as Sam went home. Lincoln accepted Luna's proposal and let both of them conceive his progeny. The night was young and tomorrow was a Sabbath(Saturday) so Lincoln casts a barrier rune in Luna's room and double-layered it with ice. The barrier is soundproofed with Love-Reticence/Temperance magic and did the deed all night long.
The next morning, Lincoln awoken with the two girls beside him, with marks and proofs of nightly passion and lovemaking. Lincoln got dressed and disabled the barriers and ice layers. But before he left, he saw one of Luna's list of song ideas where she was going to write a song dedicated for her future children. One of the ideas contained Luna's name choices for her future child. She will name a boy after one of the Hebrew phrases (Devoted to God), or a name of a rock artist (Belaro, Lemuel of Calla lily). While the daughter is named from a string instrument, the instrument used by Orpheus. A lyre.
Lincoln: Lyra… huh? That's rather beautiful.
-To Be Continued-
AN: No war scene, only subtle fight scene. This took three days yet again. Some characters are inspired from Greek legends, Biblical reference and poetic reference such as Dante's Inferno. Meanwhile, the Phantom of the Opera is just another minor character. Okay maybe the reviving of characters are based on one anime/game that I was recommended to watch/play. And yes, I know, Luna took surrogacy route.
If I hear anyone who's having pitchforks and torches again, let me clarify this to you: THIS IS AN ALTERNATIVE UNIVERSE!
I'm okay with Suna ships but please, everyone has their own taste for creativity. Don't discourage others in doing so. If you hate it, then just shut up. If you like it, you're free to react. I hope you do like it, or else what is the point of reading anyways. Leave a like, review, follow if you do. As always, God Bless, Stay Safe and Peace/Shalom!