Tales of The Symphonic Abyss: Dawn of The Second Descendent

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Chapter 3: Michael Vs. 19! Peace Talks Are Under Way In Baticul!

Shunato was stunned at the scene in front of him. He then chuckles to himself.

Shunato – "As if a change in hair color will make that much of a difference. 19. Make him suffer the same fate as Luke."

What Shunato and 19 didn't realize is that the hair color change also meant that Michael's power and speed had increased as well. Michael decided to let them find out for themselves. 19 started attacking Michael, who just stood there and took it.

19 – "Yahoo!"

19 threw numerous punches at Michael, who took them all. Michael even let his head snap back and pretended to stagger from the last one. He then slowly brought his head back forward.

Michael – "Alright, now what say I take my turn?"

19's expression went from joy to confusion, with a bit of fear mixed in as well.

Michael – "Although I have to warn you. In this form I tend to get what you might call a bit 'overzealous'. And patience wasn't really a virtue of mine to begin with anyway. I assume androids don't really register pain. A lucky break for you."

Michael slowly walked towards 19, who was also stepping backwards with caution. Suddenly, Michael kicked 19 in the gut, followed by an elbow to the head, knocking the android to the ground.

Sync – "Woah. He's strong."

Michael walked over till he was a few feet away from 19.

Michael – "What's wrong? Forgot to carry the one in your data modeling calculations?"

19 quickly tried to surprise attack Michael, but he dodged and gave a two-foot kick, launching 19 into the air. Michael quickly landed on his feet and gave chase. 19 stopped itself in midair and tried punching Michael, who decided to get close. Michael dodged every single one and counteracted with a single punch of his own. The force was enough to make 19 leak from its nose and mouth.

Michael – "You seem to be sturdily built, I'll give you that much. Now is that blood or oil?"

19 fired an eye-beam at Michael, who dodged and reacted with a two-handed sledgehammer, sending 19 into the deck of the ship. Thankfully, the ship was covered in a Fonic Arte that kept it from sinking. Michael landed in front of 19, who quickly sat up and grabbed Michael by his wrists.

19 – "I Have You Now! And I Won't Let You Go Until Your Energy Is Completely Drained!"

Shunato smirked.

Michael – "You don't say, well then."

Michael started pushing against 19's face with his feet.

Michael – "Focus on keeping your grip!"

19 – "Y-You cannot escape!"

Michael – "That's right. Keep that grip for all you're worth. DON'T LET GOOOOO!"

Michael had put out so much force, it tore 19's hands apart from the rest of its body. Oil started gushing out from the robotic stumps on its arms. Everyone was shocked at the scene in front of them. Michael dislodged one of 19's hands from his wrist.

Michael – "So this is the little power sapping node in question?"

He threw the robotic hands on the ground.

Michael – "I think you've had enough pilfered goods. You've siphoned all the strength from me you're going to."

Michael slowly walked towards 19, who backed up against the crater's wall, completely scared out of its circuits.

Michael – "Odd reaction for an android. So you really do feel fear."

19 tries escaping from the crater as quickly as it can. It finally gets out, but Michael takes his time flying out. 19 decides to fly away, wanting to get as far away from Michael as possible.

Shunato – "You Stop!"

Michael – "WAIT YOUR TURN! ONCE THE FAT ONE'S MARKED OFF MY LIST, YOU'RE NEXT!"

Shunato was stunned silent. Michael watches as 19 continues flying away.

Michael – "Fool. You're gonna have to finish what you started."

Michael charged up his energy, followed by pointing the palm of his right hand at 19.

Michael – "Time has run out for you android."

The others tried to brace against the shockwaves coming off of Michael.

Sync – "Man! What Power!"

Michael – "HERE IT COMES! A LITTLE GOING AWAY PRESENT FOR YOU!"

Michael laughs manically, then yells as he fires the blast at 19. Everyone watches in complete shock as Michael's attack hits 19 in the back, completely destroying the android in the process. The only thing of 19 that was still intact was its head, which lands and rolls on the deck of the ship. Michael lands beside the still intact head and picks it up. He looks at it for a few seconds, then tosses it at Shunato.

Michael – "Here Shunato. Take what's left of your little 'creation' and get out of my sight."

Shunato lunged at Michael, angry that 19 was destroyed so easily.

Luke – "Dumb move dude."

Shunato didn't realize what Luke meant until it was too late. Michael not only turned on the spot, he also hit Shunato with enough force to send him flying back to Daath.

Michael – "I thought I told you…To Get Out…OF MY SIGHT!"

Sync – "At least now we know to never piss him off."

Arietta – "Ditto."

Once Shunato was truly gone, the fonstone was returned to captain Jerry and the ship resumed its journey. Once they were in Baticul's port, they were greeted by Kimlascan generals Goldberg and Cecille. Once pleasantries were exchanged, Goldberg and Cecille moved forward to arrest Tear.

Luke – "Wait!"

Luke suddenly jumped between the two generals and Tear.

Goldberg – "What is the meaning of this Master Luke?"

Luke – "Neither Tear nor I realized that the other was a seventh fonist. The two of us also didn't think that a hyperresonance as powerful as what we created would do what it did, that especially goes with teleporting us into Malkuth territory. It's mostly my fault anyway because I jumped into a fight without thinking. Tear was only trying to defend herself when the hyperresonance happened."

Michael/Tear – "Luke…"

Goldberg and Cecille quickly decided to stand down.

Goldberg – "Very well then. If that is what Master Luke wishes."

Cecille – "Lord Michael. Do you give consent that Master Luke wishes to have all charges against Miss Grants dropped?"

Michael – "I do."

Cecille – "Very well then. Miss Grants. All charges against you have been dropped. I'll see to it that His Majesty gets word about this."

Michael – "Let me do that for you Cecille. I'm gonna go on ahead and start talking with King Ingobert anyway."

Cecille – "Thank you Lord Michael. That does save me the trouble."

Michael – "Not at all. See you guys later then."

Niko – "See ya in a bit Michael!"

As Michael flew off to go talk with King Ingobert, Niko, Luke, and Guy showed the others around the city.

Guy – "Have you three ever been in Baticul before?"

Sync – "No. not really."

Arietta – "Same here."

Dist – "I actually have a few times before. Although the last time was a few months ago."

Luke – "At least one of you somewhat know about the city."

Arietta – "Luke's right. That's better than none of us knowing anything at all."

Sync – "That's true."

They continued their way up to the castle. Once there, Luke decided to let his parents know that he had returned safe and sound.

Luke – "You guys don't mind?"

Sync – "Don't worry about it. If this is something that you have to do, then go do it."

Niko – "Sync's right. And don't worry, Guy and I will make sure to tell King Ingobert, Natalia, and Michael that this was your choice."

Luke – "Thanks."

Tear – "Can I accompany you Luke? Even though you don't blame me for what happened, I'd still feel better apologizing to your parents."

Luke – "If that's what you feel like you need to do, then I won't stop you."

Tear – "Thank you."

Niko and Guy led the others into the castle, while Luke, Tear, and Mieu walked into the manor, where they came across Luke's father, Duke Crimson Fabre.

Luke – "Father. I'm back."

Crimson – "Luke, my son. So glad to see you're safe and sound. Susanne!"

Susanne Fabre, Luke's mother and King Ingobert's sister, came into the room at once. She saw her son by Crimson and Tear, then ran over and hugged him.

Susanne – "Oh Luke! I'm so happy to see you're alright!"

Luke – "Thank you mother."

After Susanne was done hugging Luke, she stood up and stepped back.

Crimson – "Now then Luke. Why don't you introduce your friends to us?"

Luke – "Oh, right! Mom. Dad. This is the cheagle Mieu and Tear Grants. Mieu. Tear. These are my parents."

Mieu – "It's nice to meet you Mr. and Mrs. Fabre."

Tear – "Same here. And I'm sorry for any trouble I've caused."

Susanne – "That's quite alright Tear. Michael already explained to us about Luke defending you down at the pier."

Luke – "That's nice to know. So I guess he's already gone on ahead to talk to uncle?"

Crimson – "He has. He also made sure to tell us that you, Guy, and Niko were on your way up here with your friends."

Tear – "That's nice to know."

Susanne – "Is there anything else that you need?"

Luke – "Not really. I truly just wanted to let you both know that I'm alright."

Crimson – "Thank you then Luke. Will you and the others be coming back then?"

Luke – "Yes. Gonna see if I can have a little spar with Michael."

Susanne – "Good luck to you both then."

Luke – "Thanks."

Once Luke, Tear, and Mieu left the manor, they made their way to the castle.

Tear – "Your parents are very nice."

Luke – "Thanks. Just wish mom's health was better."

Mieu – "What do you mean master?"

Luke – "For as long as I can remember, my mother has had a few serious health problems. Michael, his mother Tracie, and Niko have been trying to find a cure for the longest time, with next to no results."

Tear – "But you're still trying to find one, right?"

Luke – "That's right! The three of them haven't given up yet, and neither will my dad and I!"

Tear – "You don't mind then if the others and I help?"

Luke – "Not at all! The more help, the better."

Mieu – "I'll do whatever I can to help as well master!"

Luke – "I know you will."

They left the manor's grounds and headed for the castle. Inside the foyer, they came across Arietta, Sync, and Dist.

Luke – "You guys aren't with the others?"

Arietta – "Mohs was up there. We didn't wanna get caught."

Tear – "That's understandable."

Sync – "He did leave a few minutes ago though. He seemed very upset about something."

Dist – "Perhaps Michael was able to convince King Ingobert after all."

Luke – "Hopefully."

They made their way to the throne room. Inside, it had seemed like the peace talks were still going on. Ingobert finally noticed Luke, Tear, and the three God-Generals with them.

Ingobert – "Ah, Luke. Nice to see that you're back safe and sound."

Luke – "Thank you uncle. I'm very sorry if I worried you and Natalia."

Ingobert – "It's no problem at all. Right Natalia?"

Natalia – "That's correct."

Tear – "I'm guessing the peace talks have been finished already."

Michael – "They have Tear. King Ingobert was actually just about to announce his way of repayment for the peace treaty with Malkuth."

Ingobert – "That's correct Michael. As a way to repay Malkuth for this peace treaty, I have decided to send a small party to Akzeriuth as an act of good will towards them."

Luke – "Akzeriuth's the mining town under Malkuth control, right?"

Jade – "That's correct Luke. But it seems that the town has been suffering a bit as of late."

Luke – "The miasma?"

Ingobert – "That's right. As Kimlasca's ambassador, you must show the people of Malkuth that we of Kimlasca are their allies, not enemies."

Luke – "Don't worry uncle. I'll do the vest job that I can."

Ingobert – "I know you will. Michael. Do you have anything to ask or add before I dismiss you all?"

Michael – "There is one thing that I would like to ask of you King Ingobert."

Ingobert – "Ask away then."

Michael – "Would it be possible if we could bring Natalia along with us?"

Ingobert – "Whatever for?"

Luke – "I see what you're talking about. Natalia's a skilled archer, making her a reliable non-spell long-range fighter, which would be a big help for us during a battle. There's also the fact that she's a seventh fonist like you, me, Tear, and Niko. Sure, the healing artes she knows are different from Tear's and Niko's, but as they say, you can never have too many healers."

Michael – "Hard to argue with that logic there."

Ingobert – "It seems that I can't really complain with the info that Luke helped Michael put in front of me. I'll allow it. As long as you two don't have a problem with it."

Luke – "I don't have a problem at all. You Michael?"

Michael – "Not at all. I also give my word that Niko and I, along with the three God-Generals with us, will make sure that nothing happens to Luke and Natalia."

Ingobert – "Very well then. You all leave starting tomorrow."

Everyone – "Right!"

Luke – "Now that the peace talks are settled, it's time to get down to business. Hey Michael! How about a friendly spar?"

Michael – "It has been a while since the last time… You're on! But first, to make sure that you guys are ready for tomorrow. Niko. You, Arietta, and Sync go help them."

Niko – "Can do!"

Most of the party went with Luke to get ready for tomorrow.

Michael – "Dist. You'll help me with getting the fighting stage ready."

Dist – "Right away!"

Michael and Dist exited the throne room to set everything up.

Ingobert – "Shall we head over and see how the spar between them goes Natalia?"

Natalia – "Yes father."

An hour later, after everything was double-checked and tested, Michael and Luke began their spar.

Michael – "Ready Luke?

Luke – "Whenever you are/"

The two fonians launched themselves at each other.