(Mount Cael, Dragon Mountains, Tannin's Territory, Mephisto Pheles Territory, Gremory Clan's Territory, Underworld, Earth, Draconic Deus/DxD Universe)
Cael Gremory was so angry right now, his best friend had been sleeping with his girl. Sairaorg and Seekvaira, came and confessed and the entire mountain was caught in a Vortex of Power of Destruction, Power of Twilight, Primordial Power of Decay, and Primordial Power of Light and Darkness.
Seekvaira doing what she did, it'd hurt bad, but for Sairaorg to do this? It was a betrayal that cut him deeper still. Cael knew his power was effectively: Going Nuclear. But he didn't care, he needed to vent it before he did something to both Seekvaira and Sairaorg, and brought the Wrath of the Agares and Vapula Clan's upon his little brother...
Milicas...
That one thought of Milicas gave him pause...If his powers went nuclear, then who would protect Milicas...who would provide him with comfort and training...who would be there for him if not his big brother?
As if on cue something touched him...penetrating his Vortex. Looking down, he saw Milicas crying out for him, but Cael couldn't hear it.
Cael looked around and saw the SRU was present, as was Lord and Lady Gremory and the Phenex Family too.
He saw his mother and father, his aunt, but when he saw the eyes of Milicas, that was when Cael knew... He had to stop...
Cael's Vortex of The Apocalypse died and he collapsed. Milicas cradled his head in his lap, crying for his big brother.
Seekvaira and Sairaorg watched on.
''We should go.'' Says Sairaorg.
Seekvaira nods and as they turn to go a necklace comes clattering in front of them. Looking down, Sairaorg sees the Bael and Gremory Crests split from their union.
Turning to Cael, Sairaorg sees hurt, betrayal, bitterness, and anger in his friends eyes. Slowly, Sairaorg picks the SRU pin from his chest and tosses it back to Cael.
''Consider that my resignation...brother.'' Says Sairaorg.
''You don't have a brother.'' Says Cael scornfully.
Sairaorg's face contorted with regret and anguish at the statement, but nods solemnly...Knowing that the bond of Brotherhood between them has been broken...forever...
(Cael Gremory's Room, Gremory Estate, Gremory Clan's Territory, Underworld, Earth, Draconic Deus/DxD Universe)
Cael's body was writhing in pain, he was in a cold sweat, his fever was high, but his temperature was higher still. Grayfia was caring for her eldest son, The Phenex Family stood with Sirzechs, Rias, and Lady Venelana in the Doorway.
"What's wrong with him?" Ravel asks.
"When he vented his Power, it reached a point where he didn't have any choice but to either keep going or stop it. What your seeing is the backlash from stopping it after it hit that point. I've seen this sickness last for days, even weeks, the odds of survival aren't great." Says Sirzechs.
"I always thought he was invincible." Says Ravel softly.
"Nobodies invincible Ravel, even Cael has to have a Limit to him." Lady Venelana states.
Grayfia wiped his forehead with a wet cloth and then walked up to the voyeurs.
"I've done what I can, but unless something or someone absorbs the excess power still leaking from him, this could go on for months." Says Grayfia.
"Any suggestions Grayfia?" Asks Sirzechs.
"His Power would have to be contained by a vessel which has the capacity to both resist the destructive output, as well as regenerate at an unprecedented rate. The only thing I can think of that would work is a Clone which has the necessary antibodies and regenerative capabilities to resist the output." Says Grayfia.
"Is that even possible?" Asks Venelana.
"When my father encountered this trouble, he used research held in the Lucifuge archives, the necessary documents will have since been transferred to the Gremory or Sitri Archives. We'll need someone with a Familial match to serve as the basis of the Clone. Cael can't serve as the template because of his condition. Our only options are myself or Milicas." Says Grayfia.
"I'll do it." Says a small voice.
They all turn to see Milicas, eyes red from tears, but with a determined look upon his face.
"We'll also need additional sources and templates, a Dragon King's Scale for endurance, a Nekoshou's Saliva for extra strength, a single Black Feather from a Fallen Angel or Fallen Angel Hybrid for grace and luck, and if we want this new body to be able to contain the power we'll also require Horn Shavings from a Succubus or Belphegor Clan Member for potency, and a tissue sample which is naturally regenerative and powerful." Says Grayfia.
"I'll speak with Roygun, she can hopefully provide the Horn Shavings, Rias, can Akeno provide a feather?" Says Sirzechs.
"Probably." Says Rias, but the look in her eyes leaves no room for anything else.
"As for the Nekoshou saliva, I'll have Kuroka provide it, she's been looking to repay her debt to Cael for years." Says Venelana.
"We could call on Master Tannin for the Scale?" Suggests Milicas
"No, I'm afraid that as Reincarnated Devil his Scale is no longer suitable, we could ask Ajuka to discuss it with Tiamat, as part of her debt to him." Says Grayfia.
"Done." Says Sirzechs as he departs.
"Who will provide the tissue?" Asks Milicas.
Ravel, who had since been quiet, opens her eyes to show a determined glint.
"I will. I have been trying to bond with him, if I cant then perhaps I could at least save him from agony or death." Says Ravel resolutely.
"Then we should begin at once, the sooner this happens the better off Cael will be." Says Grayfia.
The preparations progressed quickly, a template was created, a Clone grown in hours, no older or taller than Milicas.
But sadly the siphoning ritual could last upwards to several days or several weeks depending on the severity of the Backlash. thus Milicas and ravel were required to remain on hand in order to help shape the Clones Mind alongside Grayfia and Sirzechs who acted as gatekeepers for the shaping energies that were being exercised through them, and into Milicas and Ravel.
''He will be as Tenacious Cael.'' Ravel spoke.
''He will be Loyal to big brother. '' Says Milicas.
''He will inherit the determination of his father, and the kindred soul of his uncle.'' Sirzechs spoke.
''He will remain steadfast and Resolute in his decisions, but his first loyalty will always be to his family.'' Grayfia Speaks.
''He will be his fathers shield, as I serve as his quill.'' Ravel promises.
''He will be forever there for his father, as his father will be there for him.'' Says Milicas.
A light envelopes the body and reveals a child resembling Milicas, Cael, and Ravel.
''It's done, the only thing left is the siphoning ritual to begin.'' Says Grayfia as she begins drawing Runic Symbols onto the flesh of both boys. ''It'll take a few days or so for the siphoning to be completed.'' Says Grayfia...
Chapter End
Oh fuck, feeling relieved to get this done, but also anxious as I have three maybe four different other Chapters to complete. One of those isn't even started, and it's my most pressing concern as well.