-CHAPTER 23 - PART 3-
Written By
David Kenneth Lacey
Elsewhere, deep inside of Mainland, several battles are seen to be occurring within the superstructure. Some battles are fought in the air, while others are fought in several areas on the ground. They occur between several unknown fractions, to which as the battles play out, several specific Superior Weapons from the Confederation are then seen, flying in the air. This specific group of Superior Weapons are seen to be escorting a single RF Divide, which inside, Howard is now reveled-wearing his costume as usual-
Howard Pinnacle
...
Howard remains silent, as he continues to wear his costume and mask that he received from Rhapsody. Around him in his Divide, the several Confederation Superior Weapons are seen to fly with him, as they head downwards towards the Black Block. As they approach the Black Block, standing at the balcony is Ginnette Pinnacle-who is seen holding a small stack of papers and a folder in her arm. Behind her is an individual who knows her, to which the individual-who is shown in full shadow, speaks to her-
?
Lady Ginnette. Harper and her friends are just about to touch down...with "him" in tow.
The individual says, to which Ginnette then replies to the individual-
Ginnette Pinnacle
Thank you. Please, keep an eye on our other situations, while I handle my son. And make sure we gather some visual information on my son's Divide, as that must be a new model.
Ginnette says, inquiring about the D3 Divide that Howard is piloting. The individual then replies-
?
Of course, Lady Ginnette...
As the individual then leaves, Ginnette then turns her head to look back upwards, as the Superior Weapons then fly overhead. As the Divide that Howard is piloting touches down, the Superior Weapons that Harper are in simply hover overhead, to which before Howard comes out of his Divide, his mother reacts by using a communications device near her. She speaks-
Ginnette Pinnacle
...Harper. Go and help your friends with securing the safety of the civilians.
Ginnette says, calmly, to which inside of Harper's Superior Weapon she then replies-
Harper Domino
Ginnette...are you certain you want to be alone with Howard?
As Harper asks this, outside of her cockpit many of the Superior Weapons accompanying her now ready their weapons as if they are about to attack Howard. Back inside of Howard's Divide, he remains motionless-
Howard Pinnacle
...
Back with Ginnette, she then replies back into her device-
Ginnette Pinnacle
Don't worry about me, Harper, as I know how to handle my son. Now, please leave this matter to me and go help out your friends who are fighting as we speak...hurry!
Ginnette says, clearly worried about the safety of the civilians, as the battles in the distance are now briefly shown. With this, Harper then speaks one more time on the intercoms-
Harper Domino (Comms)
...Understood, Lady Ginnette.
With some hesitation, Harper does as she's told and then cuts the comms. A few moments later, she along with the other Superior Weapons then leave, to which after they have left, Howard then opens his cockpit, which is now at the exact level of the balcony that Ginnette is standing on, and then proceeds to come out.
As Howard hops out of the D3 cockpit, he now shows his mother the costume that he still wears, which back with Ginnette, she is shown to become slightly irritated. As Howard approaches, he then stops a few steps away from his mother, to which she then speaks to him-
Howard Pinnacle
...
Ginnette Pinnacle
!...I believe that I asked for my son to come before me today-not a man hiding behind a costume. Remove that at once.
Ginnette says this in a very frim tone, to which her son then starts to speak-
Howard Pinnacle
...I...I cannot show you my face...mother.
In response to this, Ginnette takes a moment to pause, as she then recounts some facts about the Pinnacle family-
Ginnette Pinnacle
In times of old, back when our family was much more...prosperous, it was customary for those who committed sins against our family to be exiled. Not only were their eyes returned to "normal" after drinking the "Expulsion Elixir", but they would also be commanded to wear masks and a costume from that point on-in order to live with the shame of betraying our families traditions and beliefs.
Ginnette Pinnacle
However...there were some who when exiled chose to reject wearing a mask and costume, as by doing so they would be more easily identified by anyone for their crimes against our family-and thus, their lives then would become further stressed. Those individuals...do you know how many of them are left alive-after what you allowed to happen?
Howard Pinnacle
...
Behind the mask that Howard wears, he will be seen to look downwards, as his mother speaks the truth. Then, without him noticing, his mother will then walk closer to him-close enough to grab the mask that he is hiding behind, and-
Howard Pinnacle
?!
"GRAB!"
An instant later, Ginnette will fling the mask and costume that Howard is hiding behind, to which as it flies away, all that will be left is Howard, who is now fully reveled-
"Revel of Howard Pinnacle"
As Howard now looks his mother in her eyes, she looks back at him with a cold stare. She then speaks-
Ginnette Pinnacle
That number...used to be over 20 individuals, but now that the "Pinnacle Charter" has also been destroyed thanks to you, we can no longer keep track of exactly who was banished from our family anymore. And that also doesn't cover the fact that your older sister, your younger brother and their children all went missing just before the kinetic warheads destroyed our family 18 years ago...how odd of a circumstance is that, my son?
Howard Pinnacle
!...
Ginnette Pinnacle
...
Howard will show that he knows a little of what happened, to which his mother will notice-but she will not delve deeper into this topic at this time. Instead, she will change the conversation to discuss-
Ginnette Pinnacle
...Practically everyone in our family is now dead due to your actions back then-including your father, Genbu Pinnacle...and even my own father...do you have anything to say for yourself...?
Ginnette now looks as if she's about to cry, as saying this is hard for her to admit to her son. Howard then looks down as well, as he closes his eyes for a moment.
Howard Pinnacle
!...No, mother. I have nothing to say that would ease your pain...
Howard says, as he has no words to ease the pain of losing so much of his family, as his choices led him to this point. However, after another few seconds, Howard then opens his eyes, and then begins speaking his case to his mother-with a heavy heart-
Howard Pinnacle
However...I do want to say this to you right now. I...I never thought that I would have to walk down this path...mother...
Ginnette Pinnacle
...?
Curious, Ginnette will let Howard speak, to which he continues-
Howard Pinnacle
I...never wanted to ever have to be this kind of person. I never wanted to destroy our family or cause the deaths of so many innocent lives... But, I had no choice, as I wanted the Ascension to live...even if it meant that my family...and the people of the DIC...had to pay the price...
Howard says this with guilt on his face, as admitting this is hard for him to say. In response to this, his mother will respond-
Ginnette Pinnacle
I cannot believe...that my firstborn son-of all people-would put the lives of a group of people that he just learned about ahead of the needs of his own FAMILY!
Ginnette starts to raise her voice now, to which Howard responds in earnest-
Howard Pinnacle
Then what would YOU have done in a situation like that, mother?! Allow for a group of genetically created lifeforms to die at the hands of the DIC?!
Ginnette responds instantly-
Ginnette Pinnacle
Yes! If it would've meant that we could've averted our current crisis and loses, then yes! I would've put the needs of our world over the needs of others, as that is what is most important, Howard!
Ginnette's words are cruel, but she does have meaning behind her words. Howard doesn't see this just yet, as he then says this in disbelief-
Howard Pinnacle
That is just...too cruel of you to say, mother...
Howard says, now desperate to find someway to convince his mother of his previous actions. He will now say-
Howard Pinnacle
Surely...Sacha and Georges must've had some idea...that people would be sympathetic towards the Ascension's plight back then! I can't believe that they didn't think that far ahead, mother!
Nearly furious at his mother, Howard will demand answers, to which his mother will give them to him now-
Ginnette Pinnacle
We did, my son. We all knew that a group like the RF would be created back then...and would ally themselves with the Ascension.
Howard Pinnacle
!
Surprised, Howard will now look his mother in the eyes, to which he will ask-
Howard Pinnacle
...You knew? If so, then why?!
Now, Ginnette will take out a small stack of papers that were behind the folder that she was carrying. She will then speak, as she holds them out to her son to see-
Ginnette Pinnacle
...Do you know what this stack of papers are, my son?
Howard Pinnacle
Gh!
After looking at the document for a few seconds, Howard will then instantly recognize what they are. He then says-
Howard Pinnacle
This is...the document that I showed Bijou when she came to see us in New Mervillia...
Howard says, in disbelief. Ginnette then explains-
Ginnette Pinnacle
Exactly, my son. During those 6 months when you were fighting the Blights in New Mervillia, Sacha had ordered some spies of his to go into your ranks and discover what you were truly up to behind the scenes. While publicly you did a good job at rallying the people to feel sympathy towards the Ascension, we all knew that you must've had secret plans of your own...which was why I was the one who suggested to Sacha that we investigate your true intentions for creating the RF.
Howard Pinnacle
!
Surprised once more, Howard will not be able to say a word. After a moment, he will then ask-
Howard Pinnacle
...This document...what I intended for the RF to accomplish back then was to liberate the Ascension from the tyranny of the DIC-
Ginnette then cuts Howard off, saying-
Ginnette Pinnacle
True. However, you would've had to start a new war against the DIC in order to bring your ideals to fruition-which if that was allowed to happen would've resulted in many more deaths and variables. We couldn't allow for any alterations to Sacha's Grand Plan at that stage...which is why we then had Bijou and her friends sent down there in order to stop you.
Howard Pinnacle
!
Ginnette continues to speak, as he son listens in disbelief-
Ginnette Pinnacle
Yes...the real reason why she was sent to talk with you-with a Dreadnought-was to secretly cripple the RF, which would then force you to go along with what the Ascension were attempting to accomplish.
Ginnette Pinnacle
However, what we expected was for those civilians to ally with the Ascension from a distance-never in the manner that you demonstrated...or intended. We didn't expect that you would rally civilians to then steal military assets from the DIC and then attempt to use them against the DIC. That's why...your goals had to be stopped, my son.
Howard Pinnacle
...
Howard will be left speechless, to which his mother will then lean in closer to him, saying-
Ginnette Pinnacle
Yes...I can see the frustration in your eyes, my son. You hate that I've seen right through you, as it's due to your own ambitions that you are in the situation you are in right now. I am your mother and I brought you and your siblings into this world, so I of course know exactly how each of you perceive the world...especially after that "incident" back then.
Howard Pinnacle
!...
Ginnette says, as she confidently leans back. Howard then tightens his hand into a fist, as he then says-
Howard Pinnacle
Huh...heh heh...I guess...you really have managed to outsmart me, mother. Is this why you agreed to meet with me...just to tell me how much of a failure I am...?
Howard says, seemingly defeated, to which he mother tells him-
Ginnette Pinnacle
...No, my son. I just needed to vent a little bit, as you actions have forced me to do things in recent years...that I never would've ever even considered in order to resupply our family numbers...
Howard Pinnacle
...?
Howard will now show some curiosity at his mother comment-but she will then approach him to give him the folder that she is still holding onto. As she gives it to him, she will explain what it is, as he looks at it in some confusion-
Howard Pinnacle
?
Ginnette Pinnacle
This document contains some information about two specific individuals, Faith and Grace, that I'd like for you to take a look at.
Howard Pinnacle
!
Upon hearing these names, Howard's face will show little interest in them, as he says-
Howard Pinnacle
Those two...are not my children, mother. I've disowned them already, as they have been dirtied by the people who raped my pure wife, Susan. Remember?
Howard says this firmly, to which his mother then speaks-
Ginnette Pinnacle
...Take another look at the document, my son. I believe that you will be surprised at what you see.
Howard Pinnacle
...Sigh...
Howard will look at his mother, to which she is serious in him looking at the document. In a huff, Howard will then open the folder in his hands, to which he will then see several medical documents pertaining to his daughters. He will then speak with disinterest in his tone-
Howard Pinnacle
...This document...is the same one that I saw 18 years ago at the hospital...just over there-back when those two were born. The Ascension doctors made sure to test their blood and confirmed that neither one was my biological daughter.
Howard says, as he looks to his left, which shows a hospital close by. After he finishes speaking, he is then shown to be ready to close the folder. His mother then speaks up, saying-
Ginnette Pinnacle
Indeed, that is was is written in that first document...however, take a look at the next page, please. And also be sure to look at the times at the bottom of each page...
Howard Pinnacle
...!
Now, the view from Howard will show him taking a closer look at the times that these documents have at the bottom of each page. The first page shows a time of 10:45 PM at night-however, the second page behind the first revels a time of 9:41 PM, which shocks Howard now-
Howard Pinnacle
...The times for this report was almost an hour before they were...ah-impossible!
Howard is surprised at what he sees, to which his mother will then smile and then say-
Ginnette Pinnacle
...That's right, my son. Faith is 100% your biological child, meaning that she is a pureblood Pinnacle.
Howard Pinnacle
!
Now, the document that Howard is looking at will be shown in full detail. The names of both Faith and Grace will now be shown, along with numbers that each detail their genetic ratio when compared to Howard and Susan. While Faith's ratio measures at 100% for both Howard and Susan, Grace's ratio is much less, to which Howard first brings up-
Howard Pinnacle
How did you get this information?! Back then, the doctors assured me that Faith was not my child!
Ginnette replies with-
Ginnette Pinnacle
I'm sure they did tell you that, my son. However, I'm also pretty sure that the Ascension never would've had the time to learn how to properly determine what is in a person's blood-especially after just being created not a decade prior. Even though the technology could've determined that information simply, it still takes a skilled practitioner in the field of medicine in order to determine these facts correctly.
Howard Pinnacle
Ngh...
Ginnette is now surprised that Howard never came to this conclusion, as she then says-
Ginnette Pinnacle
Honestly, my son...I'm surprised YOU didn't take the time to determine these tests yourself back then. ...But, I guess we never really had the time to teach you anything on how to be a proper Pinnacle, as you were exiled before I could teach you anything...
Howard Pinnacle
...Yeah, I guess you are right, mother. The real studies begin after the age of 11, but I was long gone before then...
With this revelation, Howard looks down-back at the document, as his mother goes silent. As his eyes look at the ratios again, he then speaks-
Howard Pinnacle
...This...ratio for Grace...
Ginnette now speaks-
Ginnette Pinnacle
Yes...her ratio is only 25%...but, that's acceptable, as our family numbers are so small at this point that with those two girls helping us repopulate, we could diversify much like the Luisant family has done all this time.
Howard Pinnacle
...Excuse me?
Howard will say this in a serious tone, to which his mother will sense his disposition and then try to explain her situation-
Ginnette Pinnacle
!...My son...Howard. I'm don't think I need to remind you as to how low the Pinnacle family numbers are at the moment, do I?
Ginnette asks, to which Howard replies with-
Howard Pinnacle
No, mother. That's not the issue...
To this, Ginnette will pause-
Ginnette Pinnacle
Then...what do you intend to do with this information that I just gave you...?
Ginnette says this with some hesitation, to which Howard will then reply-
Howard Pinnacle
I'm simply going to confront Faith with this information and have her come to you in order to help you repopulate our family. I believe she already has a good relationship with an Ascension, of whom I've also taken under my wing in the past-along with his sister and friends, so you can do with them as you wish.
Howard says this firmly, to which Ginnette then asks-
Ginnette Pinnacle
!...I see. And...what of your other child, Grace? We are in a dire predicament due to your actions, so any Pinnacle is needed at this time.
Ginnette says this with a bit of heat in her tone. Howard ignores this and tells her-
Howard Pinnacle
That...is not a Pinnacle, mother. As far as I was taught when growing up in YOUR house, the Pinnacle family has always upheld the notion that only those who have pure blood can be arranged to marry, correct? Individuals with dirtied blood are simply not allowed to wed-especially one who was born from raping my wife.
Now, Ginnette will say this, trying to convince her son. Her tone will be that of near desperation as she says this-
Ginnette Pinnacle
Y-yes, that was true in the past, but now our numbers are less than a dozen people, Howard! Now, more than ever, we must let go of our past traditions and adopt a new way of thinking-like how the Luisant family has done since their inception!
Ginnette says, nearly screaming at her son. Howard replies coolly with-
Howard Pinnacle
Wrong. While our numbers are dire, there is still time for us to repopulate our numbers-WITHOUT abandoning our traditions.
Ginnette Pinnacle
HOWARD!
Ginnette says this, losing her cool. Howard continues, saying-
Howard Pinnacle
Hmph...I will bring you both Faith and Idris, mother, as now that I know Faith is a Pinnacle, she will be the ONLY one who will repopulate our numbers.
Now, Ginnette will snap, as she will charge at her son-desperate to stop him in order to convince him to also let her talk to Grace-
Ginnette Pinnacle
Howard...!
However, just before she can stop him, a rumbling noise will then be heard in the distance-
"Rumbling!"
Ginnette Pinnacle
Wha...what's going on?!
Ginnette asks, confused at the sudden noise. In front of her, Howard will then jump back into his cockpit to his D3 Divide-but he will not close the hatch just yet, as
Howard Pinnacle
...Heh...looks like they were successful.
As Howard says this, the rumbling will turn into a louder noise, as soon, all of Mainland begins to shake. A screen transition will now occur...
"Scene Transition"
Outside, at the back of Mainland, a fierce battle will be seen. Many Superior Weapons from the Confederation and AA/RF now clash against each other, with the view will then show the Tyranny ErotiCake. Inside, both Perle and Sabrina will have their serious faces once more, as they fight against three Divides belonging to Idris, Faith and Grace-
Perle Luisant
Gr!
Perle is now shown to move the Tyranny ErotiCake towards Idris, striking him with a punch. A moment later, Sabrina follows behind with her own series of attacks-
Sabrina Madison
Take this!
Just after the punch lands on Idris's Divide, Sabrina takes over controlling the Tyranny ErotiCake through the use of Harmonics and swings one of the Tyranny ErotiCake's swords at Idris. He skillfully blocks her attack-
"BLOCK!"
General Idris Requiem
GRK!
General Idris can barely keep up with Perle and Sabrina in their new state, but he does still hold his own. However, before he can react to the Tyranny ErotiCake, Divitiya then takes over, and-
Divitiya Iran
...
Now, Divitiya swings the Tyranny ErotiCake around and delivers a strong kick at the Divide that Idris is controlling.
General Idris Requiem
GUUAAAGHH!
The force from the impact sends him flying backwards, to which he is then caught by Grace in her Divide-
Grace Nadir
I got you, Idris!
General Idris Requiem
Rgh...thanks, Grace...!
Now, Faith charges the Tyranny ErotiCake, to which Idris screams-
Superior Weapon Divide
"ZOOOOOOM!"
General Idris Requiem
Faith! WAIT!
In Faith's cockpit, she screams-
Faith Nadir
How dare you!
Faith screams, as she then slams her swords against the Tyranny ErotiCake's swords. Perle and Sabrina both manage to block her strikes in their new states, to which Faith then speaks-
"BLOCK!"
Faith Nadir
NGH!
The sheer power of the Tyranny ErotiCake is staggering, as Faith struggles to fight back against it. However, she doesn't stop her attack, as back in the Tyranny ErotiCake's cockpit, both Perle and Sabrina's wounds are now seen to bleed-causing both Perle and Sabrina to start to lose their focus-
Perle Luisant
...GRGHH!
Sabrina Madison
GAH!
Outside, the Tyranny ErotiCake will start to weaver a little, to which Faith will sense-
Faith Nadir
!...An opening!
Taking the opportunity to strike, Faith will jump back a little and then proceed to charge at the Tyranny ErotiCake with both of it's swords in front of it and in a "X" position. Divitiya will sense how off-balance both Perle and Sabrina are through Harmonics, to which she will say-
Divitiya Iran
Perle! Sabrina! She's about to strike at us directly!
Perle Luisant
!
Sabrina Madison
!
Now, in an instant, the two Divides will strike at each other, to which as Faith's Divide flies off into the distance, a cut is seen on the lower-left side of the Tyranny ErotiCake's cheek. Faith had skillfully cut into the side of the Tyranny ErotiCake's face...but, as the view focuses onto her, she then turns her Divide around to face the back of the Tyranny ErotiCake, to which one of her swords has now been cut clean in half.
Faith Nadir
!
An instant later, she has her Divide throw the broken sword at the back of the Tyranny ErotiCake, but just as it's about to connect with the back of the neck-
"CRACK!"
The Tyranny ErotiCake moves it's left hand to block the broken sword with it's sword-causing the broken blade to bounce right off and fly away into space. This happens without the Tyranny ErotiCake even turning itself around to block the attack. As General Idris and Grace then join up with Faith, they then speak-
General Idris Requiem
...Incredible. Those two have gotten so much stronger since we last fought...
General Idris says, complimenting the skill of Perle and Sabrina. However, Grace then says this-
Grace Nadir
There is no way that those two girls that we fought against should be this powerful. There has to be something else at work...something special about that ErotiCake, which would explain where they got all of this power from...
Grace says this without any proof, so she sounds unsure of her own words. General Idris then says-
General Idris Requiem
I agree with you on that, Grace. Maybe we should...try to capture that machine, so we can interrogate the pilots or bring it back to the Tenebris Root again.
Idris says this with confidence in his tone, suggesting that he could coordinate his attacks so as to capture the Tyranny ErotiCake. Grace feels unsure, as she says-
Grace Nadir
Idris...are you sure we can pull that off?
Grace asks, to which Idris then tells her and Faith-
General Idris Requiem
It's possible, as I've been studying how those two have been moving that ErotiCake ever since we began fighting. While they seem to do well in close-quarters combat and long-range combat, when we are grinding our swords against each other, that is when they become vulnerable, as the force of the impact seems to cripple their movements...like how Faith just demonstrated.
General Idris says, to which Faith then speaks up in agreement-
Faith Nadir
Yes...I did notice that several times as we fought, but only just now did it seem as if my attack had any effect on them personally...
Faith says, still unsure, to which General Idris then has his Divide move slightly forward, as battles occur all around them. He then says-
General Idris Requiem
...I'll go in first, while you two back me up from the sides. As soon as I make an opening, strike immediately at the neck, and then-
Suddenly, Faith cuts off Idris, saying-
Faith Nadir
Idris! Look!
General Idris Requiem
Hm? ...Ah...perfect timing!
Now, at the Engine Blocks in the distance, the battle between the Confederation's Superior Weapons and the AA/RF Superior Weapons will be viewed from a distance. As the lights dance around each other, several explosions will now erupt from one of the Engine Blocks. As this occurs, these explosions will lead to several larger explosions, to which as light starts to pour out from the Engine Block, all of the Superior Weapons in the area start to flee-desperate to get away from the ensuing explosion. Moments later, an enormous explosion occurs, which causes all of Mainland to shake violently-
"BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!"
Everyone
!
A brief shot of the inside of Mainland will be shown now, showing how the eruption affects the civilians. They worry about the situation, as they are shown in several shelters, to which back outside...
Back with the Blue Aphrodite and Hydra Noon, both ships will be seen to be still fighting against the Tenebris Root in their transformed states, to which as they fight, the three then see the massive explosion at the back of Mainland.
Rear Admiral Phillip Kai
Ah-oh no!
Rear Admiral Heaven Risingstar
That light! Could Perle and her friends have-!
Suddenly, one of Heaven's bridge staff speaks, saying-
Bridge Staff 05
...Rear Admiral Heaven! The Liberty ErotiCake Mk-II-it's completed!
Rear Admiral Heaven Risingstar
Really?!
Now, back inside of the hanger, Bijou, along with Chole, Isaac, Charlotte and Noah, are all seen to be inside of the new Liberty ErotiCake. As it stands, it's many new weapons are reveled, to which as Bijou starts up the machine, she speaks-
Bijou Luisant
...Incredible. With this machine, we shouldn't have anymore problems from here on out.
Bijou says, as she looks over the specs of the Liberty ErotiCake on the console in front of her from her seat. The words "Harmonics" are also seen, to which Noah then speaks-
Noah Maverick
Honey? We'll need to use this Harmonics system, as it'll allow us to get to our children much faster!
Noah says, to which Bijou then replies to her husband-
Bijou Luisant
Of course!
With that, Bijou then activates the Harmonics system for the Liberty ErotiCake, to which as the silhouettes of Bijou, Chole, Isaac and Noah are then seen, the Liberty ErotiCake's eyes flash-
Liberty ErotiCake
!
As the Liberty ErotiCake then begins moving, Bijou then gets a contact from Rear Admiral Heaven, to which she says-
Rear Admiral Heaven Risingstar (comms)
...Bijou! One of the Engine Blocks at the back of Mainland just erupted!
Bijou Luisant
What?! What happened to Perle and Sabrina?!
Bijou asks, desperate to know what happened to Perle and Sabrina. Heaven can't give her a straight answer, as she says-
Rear Admiral Heaven Risingstar
I don't know, as the eruption is still ongoing! As you launch, I'll send out a "Neptune", which will help you to get to the back of Mainland and stop the enemy!
Without hesitation, Bijou then says-
Bijou Luisant
Alright, Heaven. We're on our way. Open the hanger doors for us, please!
With that, the hanger doors open, to which the sheer force from the explosion causes the doors to become stuck. This doesn't stop the Liberty ErotiCake, as it then engages it's Liberty Blaster and aims it at the stuck doors. Chole and Isaac then speak up-
Chole Madison
...Heaven? The hanger doors are stuck do to the ongoing blast outside...
Isaac Carter
We'll have to destroy them with this new Liberty Blaster...
Rear Admiral Heaven responds with-
Rear Admiral Heaven Risingstar (comms)
Do it!
Isaac then looks over to Bijou, to which she then pulls the trigger, sending a huge beam of energy at the doors. The blast then vaporizes the hanger doors, and then the Liberty ErotiCake flies out, along with the Neptune, which the Liberty ErotiCake then catches and uses to fly towards the back of Mainland. Back with the three transformed ships, they cannot go against the sheer force coming from the blast due to their size, to which they strain themselves to stay in position...
After a screen transition, at the back of Mainland, electricity and smoke cover the area where one of the massive Engine Blocks was. The blast from the explosion was so enormous that there is a massive hole in the back of Mainland, but no air is seen to be leaking out from the back at this time. As the screen moves in closer, the Tyranny ErotiCake is seen to have been caught in the explosion, with both Perle and Sabrina in bad shape-
Perle Luisant
"deep inhale"HAH"deep inhale "HAH...
Sabrina Madison
"deep inhale"HAH"deep inhale "HAH...
Both girls are covered in their own sweat, as they breath deeply and then exhale deeply, as their wounds from before have now fully reopened. As blood leaks out from their injuries, Divitiya then climbs out of her seat and speaks to the two of them-
Divitiya Iran
Perle?! Sabrina?! Can you two hear me?!
Now, neither Perle nor Sabrina can say even a single word-
Perle Luisant
!...
Sabrina Madison
!...
The only thing either Perle and Sabrina can do at this point is barely move their eyes to look at Divitiya. In Perle's eyes, her vision is blurry, as she can barely even make out Divitiya's image, who is kneeling to her right. Sabrina is the same, about to faint from exhaustion, to which Divitiya then speaks-
Divitiya Iran
...You guys are in pretty bad shape. I'll get us out of here and back to the Blue Aphrodite for-
Divitiya says, as she hops back into her seat and starts trying to move the Tyranny ErotiCake. As she does, the Tyranny ErotiCake can hardly move, but before Divitiya can make it move away from the battlefield-
"BOOM!"
Divitiya Iran
GAH!
Now, an explosion will come from the head of the Tyranny ErotiCake, as a beam just hit it from afar. The shot would've come from-
General Idris Requiem
Now! Fire everything we got at the Tyranny ErotiCake before it moves away!
Faith Nadir
Grr...
Grace Nadir
Go down!
As Idris says this, both Faith and Grace fire several shots at the Tyranny ErotiCake, causing even more damage. Inside, Divitiya is able to have the Tyranny ErotiCake put up it's arms in front of itself to protect itself from the attacks, as Divitiya grits her teeth-
Divitiya Iran
Damn it!
Divitiya says, as the attacks keep coming. As the attacks keep pounding the Tyranny ErotiCake, suddenly, Divitiya hears-
Perle Luisant
BUGU!
Sabrina Madison
GREH!
Divitiya Iran
!
Now, Perle will be shown to cough up blood from her mouth, while Sabrina will scream out in pain. The impact from the attacks will cause both her and Sabrina to bleed even more, to which faced with this, Divitiya will have to make a decision-
Divitiya Iran
Perle! Sabrina! ...Blast it-I have no choice!
Divitiya says, as she now starts operating the comms system. As she rushes, she then gets in contact with-
Divitiya Iran
STOP IT! WE SURENDER!
General Idris Requiem
Hm?! That voice again...
General Idris says, as he then speaks to both Faith and Grace-
General Idris Requiem
Faith! Grace! Stop your attacks!
Faith Nadir
Eh?!
Grace Nadir
What?!
With that, the attacks from both Faith and Grace cease, to which General Idris then speaks to the voice that belongs to Divitiya-
General Idris Requiem
...Divitiya...you want to speak to us again?
General Idris asks, to which Divitiya responds-
Divitiya Iran
Yes...I do. The Tyranny ErotiCake cannot move anymore, so cease your attacks...
Divitiya says, not telling General Idris about Perle or Sabrina's conditions. Back with General Idris, he moves in closer to the Tyranny ErotiCake, to which as he signals both Faith and Grace with a nod, they then move their Divides to latch onto the Tyranny ErotiCake's arms-
"GRAB!" "GRAB!"
Divitiya Iran
!...
As both Faith and Grace have their Divides hold onto the arms of the Tyranny ErotiCake, General Idris moves his Divide closer and then has his Divide place it's sword up against the Tyranny ErotiCake's neck. The move doesn't bother Divitiya, as General Idris then speaks-
General Idris Requiem
Why, of course we'll cease our attacks...however, if you want us to not destroy you, I'd like it if we could ask you a few questions about this ErotiCake, if you wouldn't mind...?
Divitiya Iran
Tch...!
Now, Divitiya will bite her lip a little, but she will then take a look at both Perle and Sabrina-
Perle Luisant
Ah...hah...hah...
Sabrina Madison
"Groan"...
Divitiya Iran
!...
Faced with both Perle and Sabrina in their current states, Divitiya will be forced to say-
Divitiya Iran
...Alright, Idris. I'll tell you whatever you want...
General Idris Requiem
Heh. Good answer...
As General Idris smiles, he then asks his questions-as he presses the "record" button on his console-
General Idris Requiem
First question: What is this ErotiCake truly capable of? The way those two girls just fought goes against how they fought back on Gleen. Tell me...how was this possible?
General Idris asks, to which Divitiya is forced to say-
Divitiya Iran
...It's called...Harmonics.
General Idris Requiem
Har...monics?
Faith Nadir
Tell us...what is Harmonics?
Divitiya is forced to tell them everything now. She says-
Divitiya Iran
Harmonics...allows for pilots to join their minds together, which then acts as a "link" that the machine in question can use. It's a difficult concept to explain verbally, but I can assure you, it is how both Perle and Sabrina were able to fight against you three like they just did-by using my prior experience in training with the Tyranny ErotiCake all these years.
General Idris Requiem
...
Not truly convinced, Grace then speaks Idris's mind, saying-
Grace Nadir
Such technology is impossible, Idris. No way she's telling us the truth...
Grace says, convinced that Divitiya is lying to them. However, General Idris will then say-
General Idris Requiem
I...would agree with you on that under normal circumstances, Grace...but, considering how well these two just fought against us, I think we'll have to say that the Tyranny ErotiCake DOES have that kind of technology...
While not truly convinced, General Idris will at least give the idea of such technology existing some thought. Faith then says-
Faith Nadir
...And this is in addition to the fact that it can turn itself invisible and use After-Images...correct?
Faith says, letting go of the Tyranny ErotiCake's arm with one of her Divide's arms and then pulling a beam gun-pointing it at the cockpit of the Tyranny ErotiCake. Divitiya replies to her, saying-
Divitiya Iran
...Yes, Faith. That is also correct...
Armed with this information, General Idris then says-
General Idris Requiem
...Alright. I think we'll take the Tyranny ErotiCake back to the Tenebris Root now, as we can have our guys take a closer look at it once we get back with it...
Divitiya Iran
Gasp!
Divitiya lets out a small gasp as General Idris says this, to which Grace then says-
Grace Nadir
Oh, and don't worry about those two girls, Divitiya. We'll have our medical staff onboard the Tenebris Root take care of them-in exchange for you coming quietly with us now.
Divitiya Iran
Grr...
Divitiya will now show some irritation on her face now, to which all of a sudden, help arrives to-
"BEAM!" "EXPLOUSION!"
General Idris Requiem
?!
Faith Nadir
?!
Grace Nadir
?!
From below the back of Mainland, a streak of light fast approaches the four Divides, to which it's the Liberty ErotiCake-riding on the Neptune, which just fired a beam attack at Faith's Divide. The attack will have cut right into the arm that was holding the beam weapon pointing at the Tyranny ErotiCake's neck, which causes an explosion to follow-to which now that the Liberty ErotiCake approaches, it then jumps off the Neptune. Inside, Bijou and her friends are silent-
Bijou Luisant
...
Chole Madison
...
Isaac Carter
...
Noah Maverick
...
As all five are already using Harmonics, they each have a serious face on them, to which they then activate the Liberty ErotiCake's weapons, as they zoom in closer to save the Tyranny ErotiCake. In response, General Idris says-
General Idris Requiem
Faith! Grace! Follow me!
Faith Nadir
!
Grace Nadir
!
Without a word, the three then let go of the Tyranny ErotiCake and proceed to charge at the Liberty ErotiCake-not knowing anything of it's capabilities. As four lights bounce off against each other, their battle is brief, as the Liberty ErotiCake far outclasses their Divides in terms of raw power.
In their battle, Bijou and her friends use every weapon that the Liberty ErotiCake has at it's disposal, which includes the Liberty ErotiCake swords, Liberty ErotiCake cannon, Liberty ErotiCake beam rifles, the After-Image system and pure skill to destroy all of the weapons that General Idris, Faith and Grace have at their disposal. After being fully disarmed, Idris, Faith and Grace are all pushed back, saying-
General Idris Requiem
Guh! Damn, they're strong!
General Idris only has the time to say this, before-
"BEAM ATTACKS!"
General Idris Requiem
What?!
Now, further away from the action with the Liberty ErotiCake, several Confederation Superior Weapons will fly closer to Idris, Faith and Grace. They will be Teresa, Terese, Cheese and Glitter, to which as they continue to fire, General Idris will take one quick look at the Liberty ErotiCake-
Liberty ErotiCake
!...
Tyranny ErotiCake
...
Now, the Tyranny ErotiCake will be in the arms of the Liberty ErotiCake, as the Neptune approaches it. As this happens, this will prompt General Idris to say-
General Idris Requiem
...Faith. Grace...let's signal a retreat for now. We have some valuable combat information and specs on the Tyranny ErotiCake, which my sister can use later on.
General Idris says, as he then moves his Divide away. As he does this, Faith then fires a signal flare up into space above them, which shines a bright-green color. This signals for the AA and RF Superior Weapons in the area to proceed to leave, to which as this happens, both Faith and Grace fly away with General Idris. As the four Superior Weapons belonging to Teresa, Terese, Glitter and Cheese get closer to the Liberty ErotiCake, suddenly, in the distance another Engine Block starts to erupt-
"EXPLOUSIONS!"
Everyone
!
An the second Engine Block starts to erupt, this time the Engine Block is jettisoned from Mainland, which averts another eruption and more damage to Mainland-but the Engine Block-being damaged, will then malfunction and then drift closer to Mainland as it then erupts-
"BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!"
Everyone
!
As this explosion occurs, a bright light envelops everyone in the area, as the chapter then ends-
-CHAPTER END-