-CHAPTER 07-
Written By
David Kenneth Lacey
The next day, far above the planet Gleen in space, four AA E-Dreadnoughts Mk-IIs will be seen. Of the three ships other than the Tenebris Root, they will be seen to be currently launching several Superior Weapons, to which inside of the Tenebris Root, Idris will be seen in his room-waking up from sleep.
Commander Idris Requiem
...Mgh...
As Commander Idris wakes up, he will then get out of his bed and then look around his surroundings. Next to his bed will be a picture of his family, of whom Captain Esyllt will be seen-standing behind himself with his sister to his left. His father will be shown, but light will cover up this individuals' face, to which Commander Idris will see the picture and smile.
Commander Idris Requiem
"smiles"
As Commander Idris smiles kindly at the picture, he will then begin to walk towards the bathroom, where he will then hop into the shower. After coming out, he will dry himself off, to which he will then get dressed in his Commander uniform. Just as he is finished dressing himself, a knock will come at the door behind him, as he stands in front of a mirror.
"Knock Knock Knock"
Commander Idris Requiem
!
With Commander Idris being alerted to the knocking coming from behind him, he will then turn around and then approach the door. As he opens the door-
Commander Idris Requiem
...Ah. Faith and Grace. Good morning!
Commander Idris says, with a smile on his face, as Faith and Grace will both be standing outside his door now. Grace will speak first.
Grace Nadir
Good morning, Idris.
Now, Faith will then reply.
Faith Nadir
Good morning, Idris...
Commander Idris Requiem
...?
Now, Faith will look at Commander Idris with needy eyes, hinting to him that she wants something from him. He will then speak.
Commander Idris Requiem
...Faith? Is something the matter?
Now, Faith will speak.
Faith Nadir
Well, it's just...we'd really appreciate it if you would start calling us by our new last names in the morning. You know..."Nadir Twins".
Commander Idris Requiem
!
Upon hearing this, Commander Idris will flinch a little, as he then looks down to his side. He will then speak, sheepishly.
Commander Idris Requiem
Oh-uhh...r-right...especially after the talk you two gave me when we came back yesterday...Na...Nadir Twins...
Commander Idris will say this barely, as the words just aren't meant to be in the same sentence. Despite this, both Faith and Grace will then show Commander Idris a beaming smile.
Faith Nadir
"smiles"
Grace Nadir
"smiles"
The smiles that both Faith and Grace will show to Commander Idris will convince him to continue to do his best to keep calling them the names that they want. He will then speak.
Commander Idris Requiem
I see you two really like it when I call you by that last name...
Despite feeling at peace, Commander Idris will still have trouble saying the name. However, Faith will ignore his hesitation and speak.
Faith Nadir
Yes. However, just like we explained to you last night, we do understand how hard it is for you to say that name, as it's meaning is...unique. That's why we can let it slide, but in the future we'd would still like it if you'd call us Nadir Twins more casually.
Grace Nadir
...
Both Faith and Grace will continue to smile kindly towards Commander Idris, to which he will then speak.
Commander Idris Requiem
O-of course! I'll keep making sure to call you "Nadir Twins" from now on.
Commander Idris will say this in a rushed way, to which both Faith and Grace will then smile even more. Grace will then speak.
Grace Nadir
Thanks. We really do appreciate it.
Commander Idris Requiem
...Right...
Commander Idris says, still with a hint of worry, as he still can't bring himself to continually keep saying Nadir Twins. He will be more familiar with calling them something more positive-like Pinnacle Twins, but for now, he will hold back his worries.
Then, a moment later, the comms in the area will go out. The voice of Captain Irena will then come out of the comms.
Captain Irena Requiem (comms)
...Attention, please. This is Captain Irena speaking.
Commander Idris Requiem
!
Faith Nadir
!
Grace Nadir
!
Captain Irena then begins speaking.
Captain Irena Requiem (comms)
Would Commander Idris, Faith Nadir and Grace Nadir please report to the bridge at once. I need you three here in order to begin discussing our next mission.
Captain Irena then cuts off the comms, to which Commander Idris then speaks to Faith and Grace.
Commander Idris Requiem
...Are you two ready?
Commander Idris asks to both Faith and Grace. They speak.
Faith Nadir
Yeah.
Grace Nadir
I'm ready...
With both girls ready to go, Commander Idris speaks.
Commander Idris Requiem
Alright. Let's go.
With that, the three will then get going to the bridge. After a screen transition, they arrive to-
Captain Irena Requiem
...Alright. I'll leave it to you, then...!
Just as Commander Idris, Faith and Grace arrive on the bridge, they will do so just as Captain Irena is getting off the comms with the other three ships. Whatever they were discussing will not be defined at this time, as Captain Irena then notices a sound behind here, to which she will then look behind her from her motorcycle-style captain's seat.
Captain Irena Requiem
Ah, Idris. Welcome.
Captain Irena says, as she remains in her motorcycle-style captain seat. As Commander Idris, Faith and Grace approach, Idris speaks to his sister.
Commander Idris Requiem
Thank you, Irena...
Now, one of the bridge staff speaks up.
Bridge Staff 01
Captain Irena! We are now receiving a contact from our Space Fortress Hypnos. Shall I patch them through?
The bridge staffer says this without giving Irena or Idris the chance to begin talking. Captain Irena then begins speaking.
Captain Irena Requiem
Phew...Yes, please.
Captain Irena says, as she lets out a slight sigh. This will indicate that she's had several more contacts all morning, to which the Bridge Staff then replies.
Bridge Staff 01
Right away! ...Contact achieved.
Moments later, the hologram in front of Irena and the others come alive. Two individuals now appear, sitting on their thrones from before, to which they are then reveled to be-
Queen Azalea Ascension (Hologram)
...
Queen Media Ascension (Hologram)
...
With the Two Queens being reveled, they will now speak.
Queen Azalea Ascension (Hologram)
Good morning, everyone.
Captain Irena Requiem
Good morning, my Queens. What can I do for you today?
Captain Irena asks, bluntly. Queen Media then speaks-softly.
Queen Media Ascension (Hologram)
...I'm afraid we have some...troubling news to share with you right now. What we have learned from our operatives that were sent to the Confederation something that requires your immediate deployment-but first, we must explain some things to you.
Upon hearing how serious Media is at the moment, all of the bridge staff on the bridge subtly stop what they are doing and pay close attention to what Queen Media is about to say. Queen Azalea then speaks.
Queen Azalea Ascension (Hologram)
This information is extremely sensitive, so we will need all of you within the bridge to agree to an oath of secrecy, as this information CANNOT be allowed to circulate freely after we discuss it with you. Do all of you accept?
With this, all of the bridge staff aside from Captain Irena, Idris, Faith and Grace silently stand up and without a word, salute to Queen Azalea's words. With their salutes, Captain Irena then speaks.
Captain Irena Requiem
...You have my word, my Queens. I, my brother, my two twin sisters and all of my bridge staff will not spread any mentions of whatever you wish to tell us right now.
Captain Irena says, calmly, to which she is being honest. Commander Idris, Faith and Grace look the same, to which Queen Media then speaks.
Queen Media Ascension (Hologram)
...Alright.
After this, Queen Azalea then gets down to business, as the bridge staff sit back down in their seats.
Queen Azalea Ascension (Hologram)
It has recently come to our attention that the Confederation has something called "Genetic Codes" in their possession. What these Genetic Codes are and what they do are not known to us, but from what our Operatives were able to deduce, these Genetic Codes are capable of creating...life, so to speak.
Captain Irena Requiem
!
Commander Idris Requiem
!
Faith Nadir
...
Grace Nadir
...
With this realization, everyone aside from Faith and Grace will be shocked, to which Captain Irena will speak.
Captain Irena Requiem
A-are you suggesting that the Confederation is creating more people like ourselves?!
Captain Irena says, in a rushed tone. Queen Media replies.
Queen Media Ascension (Hologram)
...Based on what little information we were able to obtain, we can't say for certain. However, if the Confederation has this kind of technology in their hands-just like the DIC surely did, then we can only assume what they are capable of doing with it-which would include being able to create more people like the Ascension.
Captain Irena Requiem
Grgh...
Captain Irena will now grit her teeth, as she clearly has deep reservations against Humanity holding such power. Commander Idris then speaks.
Commander Idris Requiem
...My Queens? What would you have us do with this information?
Commander Idris says in a calm manner. Queen Azalea speaks to him now.
Queen Azalea Ascension (Hologram)
What we want...is for the Confederation to relinquish this technology to us, so that we may destroy its contents. As I'm sure you recall, we do not believe that anyone should have the right to create people-especially those that would cast them aside when their purpose is achieved.
Queen Azalea says this to remind everyone on the bridge of the Tenebris Root why they are out here fighting once more. Captain Irena then speaks.
Captain Irena Requiem
Yes. That is the whole reason why we are out here restarting the war that was ended 18 years ago, after all.
With this response, Queen Media smiles, subtly. Queen Azalea continues.
Queen Azalea Ascension (Hologram)
!...Well said, Captain Irena. That is why, we are asking that you and your crew move the Tenebris Root to the Confederation and seize the Genetic Code within the Capital of Saphirius, Archangel's Dominion. The Genetic Code should be kept...within this building.
Now, on the hologram that is in front of the four on the bridge of the Tenebris Root, a map of the Confederation will come up. The map WILL NOT show the other three parts of the Confederation, as it will only be focused on Saphirius and its capital city. The building in question will resemble a large research building-but before Queen Azalea can speak of that, Commander Idris will then speak.
Commander Idris Requiem
...Um, excuse me, Queen Azalea? You just said that you wanted us to destroy the Genetic Codes, right? Then, why would you want us to seize the Genetic Code within Saphirius, instead of just destroying it?
Queen Azalea Ascension (Hologram)
!
Commander Idris will have caught what Queen Azalea will have just tried to slip by the four. Queen Media then speaks up to cover for her sister.
Queen Media Ascension (Hologram)
W-well, we of course are still curious about its exact contents, Commander Idris. That's why, if it's possible for you to infiltrate this specific building and bring this Genetic Code to the Hypnos Space Fortress, we'd appreciate it.
Commander Idris Requiem
I see. And what would happen with it after that?
Commander Idris asks, coolly, to which Media then tells him.
Queen Media Ascension (Hologram)
After we have determined what this Genetic Code is and have it well documented, we will then personally have it destroyed-with all of you present to ensure that we meant what we said-that these Genetic Codes should be destroyed...
Now, Queen Media shows that she's serious by saying this-
Queen Media Ascension (Hologram)
...Believe me, Idris...we do not ever want to see Consumers creating more people like us-especially in the way that the old DIC had in store for us. If it weren't for that, then...Fayola wouldn't have had to die 18 years ago...
Commander Idris Requiem
!
Captain Irena Requiem
!
Queen Media blurts this out, showing that she has reasons for wanting to destroy the Genetic Codes. Her statement now manages to convince Commander Idris to put aside his concerns and then speak.
Commander Idris Requiem (Hologram)
I-I see...I'm sorry about asking all of those questions just now, Media. I just wanted to make sure.
Queen Media stays silent, as she has to regain her composure.
Queen Media Ascension (Hologram)
...It's alright. We have told you about our feelings on these matters before now, so it's alright.
Commander Idris Requiem
...
With this, Captain Irena then speaks.
Captain Irena Requiem
...Queen Azalea? Just out of curiosity, were any of our friends able to find any information concerning the identity of who killed Fayola 18 years ago?
Irena will ask this, showing that she, Idris, Faith and even Grace all know of what happened to Fayola and how it was someone within the DIC who killed her-18 years ago. Now, Queen Azalea will speak.
Queen Azalea Ascension (Hologram)
...Sadly, none of them have discovered that information yet, as all they had uncovered was this small amount of information about the Genetic Codes. But rest assured, we will find the truth as this war continues...
Captain Irena Requiem
...
Commander Idris Requiem
...
Both Irena and Idris will now subtly look at each other, to which Faith and Grace will also understand what they are telling each other. Queen Media will then speak to finish up.
Queen Media Ascension (Hologram)
...Getting back on topic, once you've taken the Tenebris Root to the Capital of Saphirius and have secured this specific building, Idris alone will go inside with a complement of E-AndroIs in order to find the Genetic Code, while everyone else waits for him to return.
Curiously, Faith will speak up about this fact.
Faith Nadir
Umm...why must Idris go in there alone?
Grace Nadir
...?
Queen Media will now explain, reluctantly.
Queen Media Ascension (Hologram)
...That is because...this building is called the Pinnacle Department...
Faith Nadir
!
Grace Nadir
!
Slightly surprised, Faith will then lower her head-as does Grace. Media then quickly speaks.
Queen Media Ascension (Hologram)
...This is why I would like for Idris to-
Just before Media can finish speaking, Faith will cut her off.
Faith Nadir
WAIT!
Queen Media Ascension (Hologram)
!
Queen Azalea Ascension (Hologram)
!
Commander Idris Requiem
!
Now, both Faith and Grace will show the same face as before, as they know that neither Howard nor Stanley will be present down there on the planet. They speak.
Faith Nadir
As long as...Howard and Stanley are not present during this mission, then we'll be just fine.
Grace Nadir
...Yeah. Afterall, we've never had any connection to the Department, so going there won't be an issue.
Both Faith and Grace say this with some commitment in her tone, to which Queen Media will notice and then speak.
Queen Media Ascension (Hologram)
...I see. Then, if you two are alright with it, you may accompany both Idris and Irena to the Capital of Saphirius with the Tenebris Root.
Faith Nadir
Yes.
Grace Nadir
Yes.
With this, Queen Azalea then finishes up.
Queen Azalea Ascension (Hologram)
...Do be careful down there...
With that, the hologram fades away, ending the conversation. Afterwards, Commander Idris speaks to his sister.
Commander Idris Requiem
...We'll go and get ready in the hanger, sister. Can you get another complement of E-AndroIs ready for us by the time we get there?
Commander Idris says, while turning to leave with Faith and Grace. Captain Irena replies with a smile.
Captain Irena Requiem
Sure thing, Big brother.
Commander Idris Requiem
"smiles"
With that, Commander Idris, Faith and Grace then leave the bridge. As they leave, Captain Irena then activates a comms next to her, to which as she speaks, her voice is heard by many pink-skinned individuals across the Tenebris Root. Several humans and E-AndroIs are also seen, as Captain Irena begins speaking over the comms.
Captain Irena Requiem
...Attention all hands. This is Captain Irena speaking.
Random personal
!
Captain Irena Requiem
In 10 minutes, we will be beginning a mission to seize aerial control of a specific building within the Capital of Saphirius-using the Tenebris Root. We will thus be descending into the atmosphere of the planet Gleen and will have to then bypass the Next-Curtain Barrier that the Confederation has erected around its capital.
Captain Irena Requiem
Please prepare for planetary decent and re-entry at once.
With this, Captain now engages a few things from her motorcycle-style captains' seat, which then has the enormous Tenebris Root begin to move forward. Its immense size is seen to move through space, as it slowly approaches the planet Gleen.
Elsewhere, back on the planet Gleen, the Hydra Noon is seen to be steadily approaching the Capital of Saphirius. As it does, the area below it is shown to transition from a barren wasteland to a barren canyon area. As the Hydra Noon approaches, inside of one of the ships many private hangers, the Tyranny ErotiCake and Liberty ErotiCake are seen. Inside of the Tyranny ErotiCake's cockpit, both Perle and Sabrina are seen at their controls-with their mothers watching over them nearby. Callius and Isaac will be inside of the Liberty ErotiCake, working on their monitors, while Divitiya will also present in the area. She will be seen to be coolly leaning against one of the walls nearby, patiently watching Bijou and Chole help Perle and Sabrina study the Tyranny ErotiCake-with her arms crossed. Perle and Sabrina speak.
Perle Luisant
...Aww, c'mon, mother! Can't we take a break now?!
Perle wines, indicating that her mother is making her do something she doesn't like very much. Now, Bijou speaks.
Bijou Luisant
Nonsense, Perle. If I recall correctly, didn't both you and Sabrina say that you two needed to have more training with the Tyranny ErotiCake?
Sabrina now speaks up.
Sabrina Madison
Ye-yeah...but, making us go over all of the specs for the Tyranny ErotiCake starting today is-
With the situation understood, Chole will then cut off Sabrina by saying-
Chole Madison
IS needed, as you two insist on continuing to be the pilots of this Superior Weapon. Thus, you must learn everything you can about it, so that in the near future you will be prepared for anything.
Perle Luisant
"Groan..."
Perle won't like this, as it's a lot of work to remember everything concerning the Tyranny ErotiCake. Sabrina on the other hand will be more willing to learn more about the Tyranny ErotiCake, to which as this happens, Divitiya will be seen.
Divitiya Iran
...!
Suddenly, Divitiya will receive a contact from Chairwoman Francoise, to which she will talk to secretly now.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant (secret comms)
...Divitiya! We have an emergency on our hands right now. Are you able to listen to me?
Upon hearing the seriousness in Chairwoman Francoise's tone, Divitiya will speak.
Divitiya Iran
Yes, Chairwoman Francoise. What's the issue?
Chairwoman Francoise speaks.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant (secret comms)
The Ascension are currently sending one of their E-Dreadnoughts directly to the Capital of Saphirius as we speak!
Divitiya Iran
!
Upon hearing this, Divitiya will show some shock on her face. Chairwoman Francoise continues.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant (secret comms)
Most likely, they are after the Genetic Code that is being kept in the Department. Thus, I need you to launch ahead of the Hydra Noon at once and get to the Capital immediately in the Tyranny ErotiCake, as the Hydra Noon at its current pace won't make it to the Capital for another hour!
Divitiya Iran
I understand...!
With this, Divitiya then lowers her arms and then begins walking very fast over to the Tyranny ErotiCake. As she does this, Bijou and Chole then begin to leave Perle and Sabrina to their studies, while saying this.
Bijou Luisant
...Since we won't be at the capital for another hour or so, you two can use that time to continue studying about the Tyranny ErotiCake.
Bijou says, with a slight smile on her face. Perle speaks.
Perle Luisant
Aww...could we at least get a drink? Maybe some warm milk or something?!
Perle says, desperatly, to which Chole speaks.
Chole Madison
That's why we are leaving, in fact. We aren't going to work you two to the bone, after all...
With Chole's words, Perle feels relieved, to which as Bijou and Chole then move further away, Divitiya then approaches the Tyranny ErotiCake. As she does, Sabrina calls out to her.
Sabrina Madison
...! Ah, Divitiya. Could you help us with-?
Ignoring Sabrina's plea for help, Divitiya will silently jump into the Tyranny ErotiCakes cockpit and then get to her seat behind both Sabrina and Perle. Her behavior will get the two's attention, as Perle then speaks to her.
Perle Luisant
Uh...Divitiya? Is something wrong?
Perle says, slightly worried at how Divitiya is acting. Divitiya then speaks.
Divitiya Iran
...Sorry, but I need to control the Tyranny ErotiCake for a bit.
Perle Luisant
?!
Sabrina Madison
?!
With that, Divitiya manages to take direct control of the Tyranny ErotiCake from her seat, to which she is easily able to close the Tyranny ErotiCake's cockpit.
Elsewhere, on the bridge, Captain Phillip and Robin are seen doing their usual work. However, Captain Phillip is seen to be speaking to several shadowy holograms, to which he speaks kindly towards now.
Captain Phillip Kai
...Excellent work, you guys. Please keep me informed of any new developments over there in Emarellia.
Mysterious Operatives
Yes, Phillip!
With that, the comms will go off, to which Captain Phillip will then breathe a sigh of relief.
Captain Phillip Kai
..."Phew"...
Now, Robin speaks.
Arbiter Robin Blue
...We've been answering so many contacts from our other Operatives all over the Confederation today, haven't we?
Captain Phillip Kai
Yeah...and that's not even covering the people on this ship as well. And my parents also had a few things to say earlier, as well...
Captain Phillip says, as he takes a quick sip of his drink next to him. He then speaks.
Captain Phillip Kai
...!
After finishing his sip, he then speaks.
Captain Phillip Kai
...Now should be the time when Heaven should-
Just before Phillip can finish his sentence, a random bridge staff will speak out-
Bridge Staff 01
Captain Phillip! I'm detecting an unauthorized activation of the launch controls coming from Private Hanger #17!
Captain Phillip Kai
!
Arbiter Robin Blue
!
Upon hearing of this, Robin will speak.
Arbiter Robin Blue
That hanger is where we keep the Tyranny ErotiCake. Weren't they scheduled for training outside of the ship?
Captain Phillip Kai
...
Now, Captain Phillip will speak out to Nai-omi.
Captain Phillip Kai
Nai-omi? Get me in contact with the Tyranny ErotiCake at once.
Nai-omi
Of course, Phillip.
Now, inside of the Private Hanger, Divitiya is seen to be moving the Tyranny ErotiCake onto the launch pad, which leads to the upper part of the Hydra Noon's exterior. Nearby, Bijou and Chole will have jumped into the Liberty ErotiCake, to which they, along with Callius and Isaac will all be surprised at the sudden moving of the Tyranny ErotiCake.
Bijou cries out-
Bijou Luisant
Perle?! What's going on?!
Bijou says, as the Tyranny ErotiCake begins to activate the launch pad controls. Perle then manages to turn on the comms and then speaks.
Perle Luisant (comms)
I-I'm sorry, mother! Divitiya is in control of the Tyranny ErotiCake right now!
Bijou Luisant
What?!
As the Tyranny ErotiCake activates the controls, it soon begins to ascend upwards. As it does, the Tyranny ErotiCake then gets to the exterior of the Hydra Noon, to which just before Divitiya launches, Divitiya will then receive a contact from the bridge.
"Beep Beep"
Divitiya Iran
!
Upon hearing the contact, Sabrina will speak.
Sabrina Madison
...It's coming from the bridge, Divitiya. Most likely it's Phillip, thinking that Perle is up to something bad again.
Furious, Perle will take offense to Sabrina's statement, as she speaks to her.
Perle Luisant
Heeey! Why is it that I'M always to blame for everything?!
Sabrina Madison
That's because almost every time there is a problem, YOU are at the heart of it. And it's even worse when I get dragged into things that I didn't start, too.
Sabrina says, while crossing her arms in a shy fashion. Perle speaks, while Divitiya contemplates on whether or not to answer the comms.
Perle Luisant
Grrr...It's not like I make you do anything you don't want to do...
Sabrina Madison
Hmph...I beg to differ...
Sabrina says, with a slight wry smile on her face-indicating that she might like how Perle drags her into certain situations, but she will try to hide her enjoyment by acting as if she hates it. Perle will see this, to which while looking furious at first, she will then also show a grin. With this situation going on between Perle and Sabrina, Divitiya then speaks.
Divitiya Iran
...I guess I'll answer the comms, alright?
Perle Luisant
Yes, Divitiya!
Sabrina Madison
Yes, Divitiya!
Divitiya Iran
...
Ignoring how both Perle and Sabrina just said the same thing at the exact same time, Divitiya then answers the comms, to which the hologram of Captain Phillip then appears before the three. He then frowns at Perle, to which he then speaks.
Captain Phillip Kai (hologram)
...Ah, Perle. Thank the Goddess I got into contact with you. What sort of trouble are you going to cause today, I wonder...?
Captain Phillip says, which instigates Perle. She speaks in a grumpy tone.
Perle Luisant
It-it's not my fault this time, Phillip! Divitiya just decided to launch the Tyranny ErotiCake all of a sudden and then here we are!
Phillip will not buy this-AT FIRST, as he then speaks this.
Captain Phillip Kai (hologram)
...Honestly, Perle. Do you really expect me to believe that a good girl like Divitiya would cause so much trouble all of a-
Before Captain Phillip can finish his sentence, Divitiya will speak.
Divitiya Iran
Perle is telling the truth, Captain.
Captain Phillip Kai (hologram)
W...What?
Perle Luisant
See?! What did I tell ya?!
Now, Divitiya will put her hand on Perle's shoulder, making her be quiet for a moment. Divitiya will then explain briefly, as she then moves the Tyranny ErotiCake to launch. She speaks.
Divitiya Iran
The Ascension are currently descending towards the Capital of Saphirius up ahead right now. I'll tell you more about the specifics later with Chairwoman Francoise.
Captain Phillip Kai (comms)
Is...that true?!
Perle Luisant
!
Sabrina Madison
!
Without even waiting for Phillip's response, Divitiya then shuts off the comms and then has the Tyranny ErotiCake take a step forward. A moment later, the Tyranny ErotiCake launches from the Hydra Noon, to which it then speeds towards the Capital up ahead. As it does, however, Sabrina speaks.
Sabrina Madison
...Hey, wait, Divitiya! Behind us!
Perle Luisant
Huh?!
Divitiya Iran
...!
Now, Divitiya will have the Tyranny ErotiCake look behind itself, to which a short way behind the Tyranny ErotiCake, the Liberty ErotiCake will be seen. Due to it having a lesser version of EffectPhase armor, it will not be able to keep up with the Tyranny ErotiCake, to which Perle will then speak.
Perle Luisant
Divitiya! Have the Tyranny ErotiCake slow down a bit, so we can grab my mother's hand!
Divitiya Iran
...!
Divitiya will have to take a moment to contemplate the request, to which Chairwoman Francoise will then secretly contact her real quick to give her an answer.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant (secret comms)
Divitiya. Do as Perle just asked, please. The Tyranny ErotiCake can afford to hold onto the Liberty ErotiCake and still make it to the Capital in almost the same amount of time.
Divitiya Iran
...Alright.
Divitiya says to both Chairwoman Francoise and Perle and Sabrina, as she then has the Tyranny ErotiCake slow down so that it can catch the hand of the Liberty ErotiCake. Once that has happened, the two Superior Weapons then speed towards the Capital, to which Bijou then speaks to Divitiya.
Bijou Luisant (comms)
...Divitiya? Are you there?
Divitiya Iran
...
Bijou Luisant (comms)
How do you know that the Ascension are even attacking the Capital? Did Francoise have anything to do with your behavior just now?
Divitiya Iran
...
While Divitiya is quiet, she will still respect how intelligent Bijou is at deducing things around her. Thus, she will speak.
Divitiya Iran
...I can't speak about these sorts of things just yet, Bijou. However, when we get to Mainland, Chairwoman Francoise will explain everything. I promise you, so please...just be patient with us and wait until then.
Bijou Luisant (comms)
...Alright, Divitiya. We understand.
Perle Luisant
...?
Sabrina Madison
...?
Bijou will speak for her friends inside of the Liberty ErotiCake, to which they will remain silent, as they will understand what is going on without saying anything. However, for both Perle and Sabrina, they will look slightly confused, as they will not be able to grasp just how delicate the situation with Divitiya is at the moment. Then, as the two Superior Weapons zoom off into the distance...
Back with the Hydra Noon, Captain Phillip and Robin are seen. Captain Phillip speaks to Nai-omi.
Captain Phillip Kai
...Nai-omi? Are you there?
Nai-omi now speaks to Phillip.
Nai-omi
Yes, Phillip. What would you like me to do for you today?
Phillip speaks in a strict tone, as he then braces himself for combat with the Ascension. Robin also does the same, as he stands behind Captain Phillip. Phillip now speaks.
Captain Phillip Kai
Prepare to increase the engine output by 50%, after I inform our crew about the situation and then contact Heaven. At the same time, get ready for combat against the AA. Level 2 battle stations.
Nai-omi
Of course, Phillip!
Nai-omi says, happily. As this scene then unfolds, a way away, in the capital of Saphirius...
The capital of Saphirius, Archangel's Dominion, will now be revealed to be a massive city that is encased in a Next-Curtain Barrier. The entire city will be surrounded by large mountains, which is where the Next-Curtain Barrier towers will be seen. Along the far side of the city to its west, a large military base will be shown off, where many ships are seen on the surface. Of these ships, one of them will be a Next-Dreadnought Mk-II that will be similar to the Hydra Noon-but colored a different color. On the bridge, two female individuals are seen to be just finishing up a conversation with another group of unknown operatives. One of them will be wearing a bodysuit while lying in a motorcycle-style Captains' seat, while the other woman will stand next to her. The woman in the seat speaks.
?
...I see. That's defiantly going to be trouble in the future, if this information is correct.
The woman in the motorcycle-style captain's chair says, as she speaks to several individuals who are not reveled at this time. Their only appearance will be covered by some of the equipment in the bridge, to which they will speak.
Mysterious Operatives 01 (comms)
It's the truth, Captain Heaven Risingstar. However, while this news is concerning, we will still have the upper hand, as our military is far superior to anything the AA can throw at us. And we still have the "Bracelet" technology nearing its final stages thanks to the efforts of our engineers over in Teshima.
Mysterious Operatives 02 (comms)
He's right. I can't wait to see what kinds of ways they can implement that bracelet technology in the future, as it can already construct Blockades from nanomachines. Just thinking of what the smart people in Jaenelle could think of is so exciting.
The woman says, as she's clearly excited about the possibilities. Now, the woman behind Heaven speaks.
?
Yes...I'd like to see our Divides being constructed via this method as well, but that might not be possible for several more years.
With this, the woman named Heaven then speaks.
Captain Heaven Risingstar
...Anyway, we'll discuss more about this situation and the potential of these bracelets later on, as I'm expecting to be contacted by Phillip any moment now.
Now, the Mysterious Operatives will finish up.
Mysterious Operatives 01 (comms)
Of course, Heaven.
Mysterious Operatives 02 (comms)
Then, we'll be off!
As the two turn off the comms on their sides, Heaven will then wipe her forehead, as she then looks out towards the sky.
Captain Heaven Risingstar
...
As Heaven does this, a woman named Crystal Blue will then approach her with a cup of tea, to which she will then hand her the cup. Heaven will then take it and drink from it, to which Crystal will then speak.
Arbiter Crystal Blue
...Just one more contact with Phillip to discuss when he will be here, and then things should hopefully slow down for us...
Captain Heaven Risingstar
..."smile"
Captain Heaven will now show Crystal a kind smile, to which she will then hand her back the cup and then prepare to contact Phillip. However, just before she can say or do anything, one of her bridge staff then speaks up.
Bridge Staff 01
Captain! I'm detecting two Superior Weapons coming from behind the mountains to our back!
Captain Heaven Risingstar
!
Arbiter Crystal Blue
!
The bridge staff continues.
Bridge Staff 01
These two Superior Weapons are traveling along the same route that the Hydra Noon is scheduled to arrive on...
Now, Captain Heaven thinks to herself.
Captain Heaven Risingstar
*Two Superior Weapons...? They must be the Liberty ErotiCake and that new ErotiCake I've heard about recently. But, if they are launching from the Hydra Noon, could that mean that...!*
Thinking quickly, Heaven speaks.
Captain Heaven Risingstar
...Nai-noa? Can you hear me?
Above Captain Heaven, Crystal and the Bridge Staff, a male Next-AndroIs is seen embedded in the ceiling. It speaks.
Nai-noa
Yes, Heaven. What can I do for you today?
Captain Heaven Risingstar
Scan the area above the Capital for anything incoming at once, please.
Nainoa
One moment, please...
After a moment, Nainoa speaks.
Nai-noa
...Alert! One AA E-Dreadnought Mk-II descending towards the Capital of Saphirius! Advice immediate action!
Everyone
!
Now, back above the planet Gleen, the Tenebris Root will be seen to be entering the atmosphere, to which as it makes it's decent, it will then move all of its Enhanced Curtain Barriers to the underside of the ship. It will soon make contact with the Next-Curtain Barrier, to which due to the force of descending from space, the Tenebris Root will manage to rip open the Next-Curtain Barrier below itself, to which will then descend down through. As it continues to descend, the massive capital city of Archangel's Dominion will be shown, to which the Department will then be revealed to be on the opposite side of the city, to which the chapter will then end.
-Chapter END-