Mythic Stories
神話の物語
(Shinwa no monogatari)
"Tales can be spoken as stories for all Generations, but that doesn't mean that they aren't true."
Chapter 9:- Winter Assault
Opening Theme: SAVIOR OF SONG - nano (feat. MY FIRST STORY)
Ending Theme: 天かける星 - Suara
In a cold and freezing country of Alaska, the sight of a massive dark metal city was seen in the country as it was snowing lightly during the day, four small portals would open up as four girls would fall out of the portals as the girls happened to be Yukihana Lamy, Hochimachi Suisei, Kiryu Coco and Aki Rosenthal.
Lamy: I-I don't think we should be moving from this spot.. W-What if Yuuya-kun comes searching for us here and he can't find us?
Aki: But he has that book to find us.
Suisei: Can we please just go? It's cold here!
Coco: There's a city right there. We can head there for shelter. *She said as she pointed at the large dark winter city as the group of four girls were sitting on top of snow as they were in a country known as Alaska that was completely filled with snow and ice*
Suisei: Great, let's go!
Man: I wouldn't head down there if I were you. *The sight of a tanned man with long silver hair and blue eyes was seen as he had worn a winter attire. He saw that Suisei was shaking from the cold as he would take off his coat and gave the girl his coat* I'm Argos. Argos Vonn.
Suisei: Th-Thank you.. *She said with a smile on her face as she wrapped herself with the large coat*
Argos: I'm assuming that you all aren't from this world.
Aki: Eh? H-How did you guess that?
Argos: Because everybody knows that they shouldn't go near that city. It's a cursed land.
Coco: Cursed?
Argos: Why don't we head to somewhere safe and warm before your friend here dies of getting cold.
Suisei: P-Please do!
Lamy: B-B-But what about Yuuya-kun?
Coco: Lamy-chan, we don't have time to wait for him, if what those people back on the planet said is true, then I don't think we'll be seeing him for quite awhile.
Lamy: I...Well..Okay… *She would get up from where she sat and followed the group down the hill and followed Argos. Upon following the man, the sound of mechanical roars could be heard from behind the group as the girls got worried until Argos would call out to the girls and toss a little metal cube up into the air as the cube would transform into a humvee and the group would quickly enter the white painted humvee as Argos drove the humvee as fast as he can and the girls would look back and saw the sight of a pack of mechanical sabertooth tigers running down the hill and were chasing after them*
Coco: What the hell are those things?!
Argos: They're called "Snowflake Sabels".
Aki: Oh, they sound cute!
Argos: The name is cute but those massive jaws and armoured claws aren't cute once they catch ya! Now hold on! *He accelerated as he drove through the snow while the machine cats were chasing after him*
Suisei: A-Argos! They're catching up!
Argos: I can tell, which one of you can drive?
Aki: I can.
Argos: Take the wheel and just drive straight into that mountain ahead.
Aki: Into it?!
Argos: Don't worry, there's a barrier there, you won't crash into it but once you enter, stop, got it?
Aki: R-Right! *She would take over the driver's seat and would drive the humvee as Argos would climb out of the humvee and stand on top of the humvee as the pack of tigers were about to catch up to the group as Argos would hold onto two cards as the cards would glow and transform into two large cannon-like guns as he held one on each side of his hands as he would fire laser blasters at the tigers as the cannon on his right hand would transform into a gatling gun and would fire a barrage of laser blasters at the tigers as he managed to shoot down three of them while there were four more still making chase*
Coco: I'm heading out there to help.
Lamy: But it's dangerous!
Coco: Don't worry, I'll be fine! *She jumped out of the window and flew up to the roof of the car and stood besides Argos as she would take a deep breath and breath out a gush of flames towards the tigers, causing them to panic and stop chasing after them* Eat shit you assholes!
Argos: Good call, now head back inside. *He said as he and Coco would return back to the humvee as the massive car would go through a wall in the mountain as Aki stopped immediately after entering it* Welcome to the "Isolation Camp". Where, those who are banished from the city of the White World go to.
Coco: The White World?
Argos: That is the name of the city that you saw just awhile ago. It's a massive constructive city that is controlled by the Ice Princesses.
Lamy: And this is your home?
Argos: For now, yeah. The Isolation Camp is where we rebels go to. We gather together with scavenged weapons and supplies.
Suisei: W-What's so bad about the- Ahh! *She sneezed loudly as Argos would grab hold of Suisei's hand and bring to a nearby fireplace as some of the people would serve Suisei a cup of hot chocolate and soup for her* Thank you…
Argos: To answer your question. The Ice Princesses are dictators. They rule all of the northern provinces and will not allow any outsiders to enter their land. They are extremely restrictive when it comes to property and let me tell you something, they're not easy to go up against. They have an army of machines that is pretty much unstoppable unless we got a swarm of our machines to go up against.
Aki: Sounds like Shan and his army..
Argos: Who?
Aki: He's an overlord from the Void. He wishes to conquer all multiverses and destroy all life.
Argos: Never heard of a whackjob like him but I assure you that you guys will be safe here for the time being.
Lamy: For the time being? What do you mean by that?
Argos: Well I cannot guarantee that the machines will not find us here. There is a chance that they may track us down eventually.
Coco: Right, aren't you going to ask us any questions?
Argos: Like what? *He asked as he poured a few cups of coffee for the girls and passed the drinks to the three of them*
Coco: About us and stuff.
Argos: There isn't a need to ask you anything because the world has been going through these events.
Coco: War?
Lamy: Starvation?
Aki: Poor people?
Argos: What? No! Don't be ridiculous. Only Alaska is at war with each other, but what I meant was that I know about you guys. You guys came from a different world and universe just like the other hundreds to thousands of other individuals out there around the world. News has been spreading faster than wildfire, even if we don't have the internet in here.
Lamy: How do you people fight back if they were to attack you?
Argos: We have these special cards that allow us to summon or use any item we want for a couple of minutes. Such as this. *He said as he took out a card and summoned a tall dragon-man* This is Last Card, Revonn. Just like that, I can temporarily summon creatures and items like him at will and then have them return back to the card or they will return to the card on their own after two minutes or so. *The monster would then return back into the card he held* Well for now, you can stay here until you settle everything, but whatever is going on with your life, I would rather not meddle in it.
Aki: We understand, and thank you for saving us back there.
Argos: Don't mention it, we all got lives to live, but if you want to contact the outside world, just let me know. I've got people out there who might be able to help you guys but other than that, it's all on you.
Aki: *She turned her attention to Lamy and Suisei as the two were taking care of each other while Coco was exploring the area* We'll be fine, if we need anything, I'll just come to you, thank you~
Argos: No problem. *He said as he would head down deeper into the cave that were filled with lights and tents*
Aki: Coco-chan.. *She would approach the dragon girl who was looking around*
Coco: Hmm? What's up, Paisen?
Aki: What do you think of the situation?
Coco: What you see and hear is what you get. There really isn't much to talk about.
Aki: You're not wondering what world we're in?
Coco: Considering Yuuya, I don't think he would send us to some random world.
Aki: But that's the thing, how can we trust those people who say that they were with Yuuya-kun when we have not seen him for over a week since he left?
Coco: Hmm, I see your point but it's all in the past now, there's nothing we can do about it.
Aki: Then what about now?
Coco: What do you mean?
Aki: These people, shouldn't we try to help them?
Coco: I mean, you're right but...What is there to help? We could also use the help..
Aki: We need help too?
Coco: We're trapped here in Alaska and there's an army of robots out there, even with my strength and Argos' powers, I don't think we can stop them. Suisei-paisen caught a cold and Lamy-chan is just… *She looked behind Aki and saw the sight of Lamy taking care of the people around the area by curing their sicknesses* Being wholesome as ever.
Aki: But shouldn't we try to make contact like what Argos-kun had suggested?
Coco: We could but who is there to contact? Our phones don't work in this universe and we don't know who else is nearby. Worst case scenario is that we might bump into Pekora-paisen or even Haato-paisen. With those two around, all hell would break loose.
Aki: That's true but maybe we should at least head out and see if there are any other nearby villages or towns that might have someone we know that can help us.
Coco: Alright, alright! We'll go first thing in the morning, let's just get some rest for now.
Aki: Okay..
Back in Britain, the sight of James was seen sitting on his couch in the living room as Polka was sleeping on the couch as she had laid her head on the man's lap while James was speaking to Amelia and Paul along with Gura were listening to her as well as Gura was sitting on a separate chair with Gura on his lap as the little shark girl was eating fried salmon in a bag while being pampered by Paul.
James: I'm sorry, what..?
Amelia: I just got intel! Four girls just teleported in Alaska just a few hours ago.
Paul: We know, Homura told us.
Amelia: Homura?
Paul: Tall demon dude, handsome looking, badass.
Gura: He's hanging out with Fubuki in the backyard! Nom! *She continued eating her snack*
Amelia: Oh, well whatever. Let's go get them.
James & Paul: No!
Amelia: What? Why?!
James: Alaska is a dangerous place, it's where the Ice Princesses are.
Amelia: Ice Princesses? Are you afraid of some Elsa wannabe?
James: Who's Elsa?
Amelia: She's the ice queen. Disney. Frozen, never watched it before?
James: What's Disney?
Amelia: Oh my god, you guys don't have Disney here?
Paul: We got Cartoon Network and Netflix but no Disney. Never heard of it.
Amelia: Ah whatever, we should just head over there and kick some ass. Bring that Homura dude along with us too! I'm pretty sure he can kick ass!
Paul: As much as I'd like to agree with ya, but I don't think Homura would want to go either.
Amelia: Why?
Paul: He's a Guardian Deity from Japan. He has laws, and one of those laws is to not engage in combat with another nation or it may contrast with the peace treaty and start war.
James: Exactly and that place is well defended too. We have no way to get in even if we wanted to. My jet could get us there in an hour or so but we wouldn't make it past their air defences and even if Paul would send us there using his submarine, we would get shot down instantly too.
Amelia: How about Marine's ship?
Paul: That thing's a death trap if we head to the White World with that ship.
Amelia: White World?
James: It's the name of the capital city in Alaska. *Polka would groan softly as she turned and held James' hand as she slept soundly as the three were talking* But as I mentioned, we are people of the states, we cannot simply attack.
Paul: Well we do have one good thing.
Amelia: What? You guys don't need passports?
Paul: Passports? What's that?
Amelia: You have got to be kidding me..
James: This world is free, we can travel anywhere we want as long as we follow the laws of the country and state we are heading to.
Amelia: Alright! Alright! I get it, you guys can't head to Alaska but…. *She would look behind James and saw the sight of Ina, Kiara, Calli, Pekora, Ayame, Shion, Flare, Noel and Towa together in the dining room* They can. *She pointed at the girls as Paul would turn and look at them*
Paul: Hmmm.. I guess that might work?
James: What might work?
Paul: Technically the girls are not from this world and they do not have any identifications, they are free to do whatever they want and they cannot get caught through national files and paperwork.
James: No, I will not allow them to go.
Paul: Why not? You're being too protective of them.
James: There's an army of machines there, they might get killed if they're not careful and they're all still kids!
Paul: Dude, we're almost 30, they're not far from our age, well except Ryuuji's girlfriend..
James: Where is Ryuuji and Marine anyway?
Paul: On a date…
James: Aww~ How sweet.
Paul: But I get what you're saying but what if we send three individuals?
James: Who?
Paul: Ina, Kiara and Calli.
James: Why them?
Amelia: Come on. Cthulhu, the Phoenix and the Reaper.
James: Okay...But do you really think it's wise to just send them over there? And Alaska isn't a small town, that place is huge, what are the odds of them finding their friends right on the spot?
Paul: Hmm.. Should I make a Life Form scanner for them?
James: We're not playing Subnautica and this is real life, mate.
Paul: Good point..
James: The answer is no. Even if your friends are in Alaska, I'm not going to risk sending Kiara or even Calli out there.
Paul: I don't want Shion and Ina to get hurt either.
Calli, Kiara, Ina and Shion heard what the guys said from the dining room as they smiled and blushed slightly while keeping quiet as Paul and James continued arguing with Amelia.
James: The only best option is to have someone head over there quietly without getting noticed.
Paul: Yeah but we can't risk anyone here and it's bloody cold over there, who the hell can-... *He stopped talking as he looked at the dining room and saw Homura coming in from the backyard with Fubuki and Ayame*
James: Paul? You alright over there?
Paul: Fubuki..
James: What? Finally in love with her?
Paul: N-No but she's cute and all but isn't she an Arctic Fox? *After hearing what Paul said, Amelia and James would turn their attention to Fubuki and Gura would look at Fubuki and wave at her, asking her to come over as Fubuki would head over while Homura and Ayame chatted with the others in the dining room*
Fubuki: Hmm? What's wrong? *She asked as she entered the living room*
James: Tell me, how well can you handle the cold?
Fubuki: Pretty well, why?
Amelia: Well uh, we got a little mission for you.
Fubuki: For me? What is it?
Amelia: *She clapped her hands together and begged Fubuki* We need you to head to Alaska and find the four missing persons!
Fubuki: Eh?! J-Just me?
Amelia: You can bring Gura if you want to.
Gura: A..! (Ah..!) *She would then get embraced by Paul*
Paul: Hell no! You ain't taking her away!
Amelia: Ugh, you're such a pain in the ass, take Ina then. She's tough.
Paul: Not her!
Amelia: Motherfu- Kiara? She can't die anyway.
James: I would like the girls to avoid danger and that includes Fubuki too.
Fubuki: Aww~ You're so sweet but I don't plan to head to Alaska.
Amelia: Why not? There are four girls there!
Fubuki: I know but I heard of the risk from Homura-chan and I would rather not take the risk.
Amelia: Damn, then who can we ask?
James: *He would sigh softly* Fine, I'll come up with something and I'll let you know by the morning.
Paul: What'chu gonna do?
James: I might make a bot and send it out to scout.
Paul: Oh? Mind if I help you out on that?
James: Much appreciated, mate.
Fubuki: If you're going to make something, you can ask Flare and Pekora-chan to help you guys out. They're both pretty crafty.
James: Will do.
Moments came as night came and the girls along with Ryuuji and Homura were having dinner together in James' dining room.
Marine: Where's James and Paul?
Homura: They're both in the workshop, making something.
Towa: A robot?
Ryuuji: I think so, they won't be having dinner with us.
Flare: Eh? Where's Polka-chan and Ina-chan?
Noel: Gura isn't here too.
Amelia: Inside, all of them are inside the workshop with the boys.
Kiara: Why? Are they in love with them or something?
Pekora: I think you just jinxed it, peko.
Kiara: Eh?!
Within the workshop, the sight of James and Paul were seen together as they were discussing the design of their new machine while Polka, Ina and Gura were chatting happily together. Paul took out a large wrench from the corner of the workshop and held onto a demonic looking mask and was confused by the sight of it.
Paul: Uh...James?
James: Mmm?
Paul: W-What's with the mask? You and Polka into something kinky or...uh…
James: *He was going through his toolbox as he looked up ahead and his eyes widened as he gasped loudly and ran towards Paul and grabbed the mask and toss aside* Don't touch that!
Paul: Too late!
James: Wash your hands, now! Quickly!
Paul: Why?!
James: Shut up and just go!
Paul: Alright! Alright, jeez. What's the big deal, man. *He asked as he went out to wash his hands as the girls would look at the mask on the floor then look at James*
Ina: Uh..James?
James: Yeah?
Ina: This is the time where you...Explain the mask.
James: Oh I can't. Gotta wait for Paul so that I won't have to explain it twice.
Polka:...He doesn't like repeating himself. *She said to the girls as they nodded*
Paul then entered the workshop with his hands soaking wet.
Paul: Okay, so what's with the mask?
James: It's a Krana.
Paul: *His smug disappeared from his face as he would reveal his hands to Ina and the girl would use her powers to remove the bacteria on his hands* WHY DO YOU HAVE A KRANA IN YOUR WORKSHOP?!
Polka: A Krana? I thought Kranas were demons and stuff.
James: Krana could mean anything. Technically the masks are demons themselves and have a mind of their own too. They could mind-control an individual and have them wear the mask and use the wearer as a host to kill and control others.
Polka: Why do you have something so dangerous in your workshop?
James: To keep my weapons and machines alive and powerful, they require a sort of energy source and a life source as well, I use the mask of Kranas to give them power and life.
Gura: You're not afraid that the machines might kill you if they lose control by the Krana?
James: That's a possible risk but it rarely occurs unless you know how to properly utilise the mask's powers.
Paul: You should have warned me first! I used artificial intelligence for mine, why can't you do the same?!
James: A.I.s are good but they're not smart enough to go up against those who can think creatively.
Ina: Now that makes sense but you're very brave for not being afraid of the risk of putting the life of a Krana into your machines.
James: Thank you.
Polka: As expected of my James! He can do anything!
James: Now let's not brag about it. Not until Paul and I are done with our project.
Polka: And what about dinner?
James: I don't think I'll be eating for now, perhaps around 10ish or so.
Polka: Okay, I'll be sure to prepare something for you then.
James: Thanks, love. *The girls would then head back to the house as Paul would lightly smack James' arm* Ow! What was that for?
Paul: Lucky, you get to date Polka.
James: Yeah? What's your point? You have Ina'nis, Gura and Shion along with Nene.
Paul: Yeah but they ain't my girlfriend!
James: You have a harem, so stop complaining.
Paul: Yeah, okay…
-TO BE CONTINUED-
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The engineering works within this universe works much differently than most other universes. Here, technology must be merged with organics to form a synthetic bond that will help form "muscle strains" through the metal coils of the machine parts. Despite certain flaws in "wet" situations, there are ways to prevent most machines to go haywire from being wet due to the biological body parts that were combined.