A World Deep in Disorder
Chapter Seventy-Nine: Life goes on… or does it?
Well, here's the next chapter. With school and all, I think that I may only get one chapter or so a week in. Anyway, here's this week's chapter.
DISCLAIMER: Refer to previous chapters' disclaimers.
Last Time: For the third and final time, Kyle fought Ace. The battle was fierce, but in the end, Kyle was victorious. After the battle, Kyle learned Ace's true identity… his own father. With some help from Alyssa, he buried him near the Clan's fortress. Autumn passes by… slowly, but surely…
Kyle/Alyssa Saga Chapter XXIX:
…Elsewhere…
"So… Ace has been killed… I'm finally rid of that gnat."
"Good… he was a pain in the side for awhile, but a good soldier none the less… yet it matters not."
"And what about your end of the bargain? I did give you all of your power, after all… it would be in your best interest to repay that favor…"
"…"
"Relax, Master… your true form will be completed in due time…"
"It had better be… remember, the consequences for failing me are worse than death, Kirth…"
"I know that better than anyone…"
"…And I'm not known for my patience, either… so hurry up, and don't fail me."
"I wouldn't dream of failing you, master…."
…Back to the Fort of Clan Wildfire…
…It was becoming late autumn… the winter winds began to blow in, and the trees were losing their leaves… at least… in other regions. The northern region is famous for their trees living full force in the winter… with white leaves. In this case, the only thing the trees were losing was their orange and red colors, which were becoming white…
Kyle was on the top floor balcony of Clan Wildfire's fortress… the place where only he, and those who he gave permission to, could go. He usually came here when he needed time to think. A cold yet gentle breeze blew by. It was definitely one of those autumn-winter breezes.
Suddenly, the door behind him, the door that went into his room, opened. Kyle turned around, normally he would show irritation, but it was Alyssa who came up, and she was the only one Kyle let up without actual said permission. "Hey, Lyss. What's up?" Kyle greeted, taking off his shades.
Alyssa smiled at him, but then frowned. "…You still haven't told anyone else that you're a god, have you?" She asked. Kyle shook his head. "They can't know. You and Kevin are the only ones who can know, and nobody else. That's just how it has to be…" Kyle stated.
"…Is that how you plan on living forever? Hiding the truth from everyone but the ones who are closest to you?" She asked. Kyle nodded. "…At least until this whole battle with the silver rogues ends… then everyone will see that I'm not the same as Kirth." He replied. Alyssa sighed. "I guess that's how it has to be. Both Kevin and I have made it so that we have no clue about you being a god, whatsoever, unless we're in private with you." Alyssa stated. Kyle smiled at this. "Thanks… I knew I could trust you two." He replied.
"So… why aren't you down with the rest of us? Kevin and Jery are playing a game of smash bros, and you're not there to school either of them. Kacie's playing Final Fantasy on the computer, and I've been listening to my I-pod and waiting for you to come down… and I've even made Apple crisp for everyone…" Alyssa explained.
"…Well, I needed some time to think about some things. I'll go down with you, now, though… especially if there's some of your legendary apple crisp." Kyle said, smiling… and then he added a smirk in. "…I think that Jery needs his daily ass-kicking in brawl, anyway…"
"Great, let's go!" Alyssa said, beaming. She grabbed Kyle's arm, and practically dragged him down into the higher hangout.
…Elsewhere… again…
"So… who was that who you were just talking to?" Josh asked. "…None of your business." Kirth replied, walking right past him. Josh began to follow Kirth. "So… now that my master's dead… what am I supposed to do?" Josh asked. Kirth just kept walking. "I don't know… just pretend like you're their friend and join the Clan, or something…" He replied half-heartedly.
Josh then stopped following Kirth, and smacked himself on the forehead. "…Why didn't I think of that?" He asked out loud.
…Back again at Clan Wildfire…
"I win… again." Kyle sighed, as Jery threw down his controller in defeat. "Oh come on! Best out of three-hundred and thirteen?" He asked. Kyle stared blankly at him. "…Do you honestly think that after crushing you a hundred and fifty six times in a row, that you can beat me a hundred and fifty seven times in a row without me winning once?" He asked. "…Good point. I give up." Jery said, walking away in defeat. Kyle just smirked, and began to eat his share of the apple crisp that Alyssa had made for everyone.
"As good as ever, Lyss." Kyle said to Alyssa, who was sitting next to him on the couch, and listening to music on her I-pod. "Thanks." She replied with a smile. Suddenly, there was a loud knocking sound. Someone was at the main gate. Kyle paused. "…I'll go and get it." He stated, going down to the ground floor, leaving the fortress, and going to the main gate. He looked through the eyehole and saw someone he never thought he'd see again.
Josh.
"Long time, no see, brother… now, could you let me in?" He asked. Kyle just stared coldly at him… no emotion could be detected under the shades he was wearing. "…I know that there's something you want. Out with it." Kyle stated. "…What, can't a brother say hello to his little brother?" Josh then asked.
"…"
"…What? Can't he?" Josh then asked. "…We never were close at all, Josh. I'm surprised that you even lived through the destruction of the village." Kyle stated. "…Well, I did. So… could you let me join the clan now?" Josh asked.
"…No." Kyle stated. "…Why not?" Josh then asked. "…Even after all these years, I know you too well. I still can't trust you. Find another clan." Kyle stated dryly, closing the eyehole. Alyssa then came down to the door.
"Kyle…? Who is it?" She asked. Kyle looked up at her. "My brother." He stated. "…You're not going to let him in…?" Alyssa asked. Kyle shook his head. "We never were close." He replied. Suddenly, a blur came down from behind them. Josh had decided to jump the wall. Kyle turned around, and glared at him. "Get the goddamn fuck out of my Clan's turf." He stated dryly.
"I just want to join the Clan… ok?" Josh asked. There was a very long, unsettling pause. A large gust of wind blew by. "…Fine. One slip up, and I'll kill you." Kyle stated. Josh smirked. "I wouldn't dream of it."
…Later that night…
Kyle was back up on the balcony, and under the stars. It was probably eleven at night. "…Lyss." Kyle stated quietly. Suddenly, a gust blew by, and the next thing you knew, Alyssa was behind him. "Kyle… what is it?" She asked. "…I need you to do me a favor…" Kyle then stated.
"Anything." Alyssa replied. "…I know that both you and Kevin are more powerful than Josh… but… I don't trust Josh at all. It's safest that you keep the ones you don't trust close to you… Therefore, I want both you and Kevin to hold back from now on… make it seem like you're not as powerful as him, even though you two really are stronger. Then he'll reach second-in-command, and I'll be able to closely monitor him." Kyle explained.
Alyssa nodded. "Alright." She said. Kyle nodded. "I'll have the same talk with Kevin, tomorrow… but for now, you should get some sleep." He said. "…What about you?" Alyssa then asked. "…I'll stay out here. Greater God genetics… I don't have to sleep." Kyle replied. Alyssa then shook her head. "…Can't sleep with such a beautiful night out, though." She said, looking at Kyle, who smiled back at her.
"…Can I… stay up here with you, tonight?" Alyssa then asked, smiling. Kyle smiled even more at Alyssa. "Absolutely." He said.
…Back to the Dark Room…
"…Well, well… that Josh does have a use, after all… He's succeeded in infiltrating their base." Kirth smirked.
"You're a dumbass, Kirth… always sending your lackeys out to do the work, and waiting for him to come to you, like it's some sort of goddamn videogame…"
"…Your point? It's fun to watch them struggle…" Kirth stated.
"IDIOT!"
That very outburst caused the entire plane of existence to tremble. An unbelievable amount of dark lightning cracked in sky, and the booming voice caused some of that planet to rip apart. Kirth's tower was on the verge of collapsing. It was reality itself, shattering.
…Then, as quickly as it began, it all stopped…
"Master… I… please never do that again…" Kirth breathed heavily.
A deep grunt then came out of the darkness in the room.
"You're so thick… you sent Ace to take care of Kyle many a year ago… and what happened? Ace was killed, and he was one of your best minions… you see, minions will get you nothing… you sent minions to dispose of Kyle at every turn when you could've gone down there yourself and easily killed him… Now, the only threat to your power, is becoming a reality… go down there and kill him, before he comes and kills you… your chance of stopping your demise… is slipping between your fingers…"
Kirth then bowed. "…It shall be done, my master." He stated, before walking out of the pitch-black room.
End of ChapterWell, how was that? Let me know all your thoughts in a review! Remember, chapter production will be pretty slow… since there's only two more chapters, expect the story to end within two weeks.
Until Next Chapter,
-Biggoron