-Chapter 14-
Written By
David Kenneth Lacey
As the Confederation fleet that left behind the Capital rises into the sky, a large fleet of Military ships are seen surrounding the three Saviour Ships that emerge from the Capital-which includes the Blue Aphrodite and the Hydra Noon. The three Saviour Ships eclipse the size of all military ships that leave with them combined, to which as they continue to rise into the upper stratosphere, behind them, the cities that they are leaving behind are seen. They still have the Next-Curtain Barriers covering them for use later on, but they are now left devoid of all life. Streets left abandoned; buildings left empty and homes left deserted.
Back with the Blue Aphrodite, as they continue to fly upwards, they soon reach the mesosphere, to which here, the Tyranny ErotiCake and the Liberty ErotiCake are both seen, along with thousands of other Superior Weapons. Brief shots of all of Perle and Bijou's friends are seen at this time, to which back with the Tyranny ErotiCake and Liberty ErotiCake-due to their EffectPhase Fabric and Next-EffectPhase Fabric, they do not need to be actually on any of the military ships in order to fly all the way into space, as their Superior Weapons can accomplish this feat by themselves. As they continue, inside of the Liberty ErotiCake, Bijou and her friends are seen at the controls. They speak to one another.
Bijou Luisant
...After 18 years, we are heading back into space to fight against the Ascension once more. But this time, we also have to say goodbye to our home that's sustained us and many other lifeforms since time immemorial...
Bijou claims, as outside the Liberty ErotiCake rises through some clouds. Chole then speaks.
Chole Madison
I know how you feel, Bijou. Seeing our planet in such a dire state saddens all of us, but that's why the Confederation is leaving on the NCBs, so that one day, we may return and fix this...
"Turbulence"
Everyone
...
Chole continues to speak.
Chole Madison
I still remember the last time we flew up into space while on the White Block. Back then, we were with President Sacha and...!
Bijou Luisant
...
Being reminded of what this will cause Bijou to look down for a moment-to which Chole will notice and will then prompt her to speak again, quickly.
Chole Madison
!...I-I'm sorry for reminding you about that, Bijou...
Bijou speaks, slowly.
Bijou Luisant
...It's fine, Chole. I've accepted what happened back then and I am doing my best to... to move away from how I was back then...
Seeing that Bijou is trying to act strong, Chole will then speak.
Chole Madison
...Jonathan and Charlotte helped you with that, didn't they?
Bijou Luisant
!...Yes, Chole.
Bijou now looks very fondly over to Chole, as does she to Bijou. Their admiration for each other is felt by everyone, to which Isaac then speaks.
Isaac Carter
...You know, everyone...wouldn't it be beneficial to have the White Block recovered and repaired in Mainland? Its weapon systems were quite powerful for the time and could offer us some further help...?
Isaac asks, questioningly, to which Noah then replies to him.
Noah Maverick
We would if we could, Isaac. However, the Confederation simply doesn't have the resources to repair and maintain it during this journey at the moment. Our biggest concern is to relocate the civilians of the Confederation to the planet Schirra first-which takes top priority over everything else.
Isaac Carter
Ah. I see...
Noah then finishes up with-
Noah Maverick
...And if we took a detour and sent a separate fleet of ships out to recover it, they would be left behind once we retake Mainland and began moving away from this planet. At that point, they would possibly be picked off by the Ascension, and then they would get their hands on the White Block instead of us. For now, it's best to leave it wherever it is for the time being, as we will come back to the planet Gleen sometime in the future, anyway.
Noah's claim is correct, to which Isaac then replies.
Isaac Carter
Yes. You make a good point, Noah.
Bijou Luisant
...
While Bijou remains quiet at what Noah just said to Isaac, she will now be looking out her monitor towards the Tyranny ErotiCake. She will then activate the comms systems to get into contact with Perle, Sabrina and Divitiya, to which she will then speak.
Bijou Luisant
...Perle? Sabrina? Divitiya? How are you three holding up right now?
Now, the scene will then transition over to Perle, Sabrina and Divitiya in the Tyranny ErotiCake. Both Perle and Sabrina will be seen to be clearly nervous about something. Divitiya will then speak first.
Divitiya Iran
Ah, Bijou. Thank you for contacting us. Perle and Sabrina are...well-
Concerned, Chole will then speak up.
Chole Madison
What?! Is something the matter over there?!
Bijou Luisant
Hm?
Isaac Carter
?
Noah Maverick
?
Now back with Divitiya, she will speak to both Perle and Sabrina.
Divitiya Iran
Perle? Sabrina? Your parents are on the comms now, wanting to know how to help you two...
Now, both Perle and Sabrina will be seen to be frightened about something, as their faces will indicate that they are scared. Perle then speaks, slowly and with fear in her tone.
Perle Luisant
...Um...it's just...
Despite both Perle and Sabrina being clearly terrified over something, she and Sabrina will have a blush on their faces, as they will now look away in embarrassment. Sabrina then speaks.
Sabrina Madison
We're about to fly into the total darkness of space... The darkness...it's so immense...so vast and empty...with no clear distinction of up or down or left of right...
Chole Madison
!
Now realizing what the problem is, Chole will then put her hand over her head in shame. She then speaks.
Chole Madison
...Don't tell me...you two are STILL afraid of the dark...
"Turbulence"
Perle Luisant
Gah!
Sabrina Madison
EKK!
Now, some more wind turbulence from the outside rocks the Tyranny ErotiCake, which causes both Perle and Sabrina to shriek slightly in fear. They then speak.
Perle Luisant
I-it's completely natural to be afraid of the unknown!
Sabrina Madison
And it's even worse that this is our first time in space!
Perle snaps, out of fear, to which Bijou then takes over.
Bijou Luisant
It's fine, you two! Calm down. None of us are going to make fun of your fears, as we talked about how to overcome this fear of your many times already, remember?
Perle Luisant
!
Sabrina Madison
!
Recalling what their parents have told them, Perle then speaks.
Perle Luisant
Y...yes...just imagine that the ships are the "ground" and that everything else below is just a very large space that leads to...nothing...
Sabrina Madison
An absolute nothingness...surrounded by complete darkness...
Bijou then speaks.
Bijou Luisant
Precisely. We are just really high up in a sea of nothingness is all, and as such, we just use our ships as a visual reference to imagine land and fight that way...
While Bijou's explanation of space seems childish, she does this for the sake of Perle, who is still just 18 years old and still afraid of the dark. Perle and Sabrina then mutters to themselves-silently encouraging themselves.
Perle Luisant
...Yes...imagine the ships as the "ground", and that we are flying in a sea of darkness above them...yes...
Sabrina Madison
...It's just nighttime right now, is all...
Chole Madison
..."smiles"
With that, both Perle and Sabrina start to focus on the situation at hand, while behind them, Divitiya watches-happy at seeing Perle and Sabrina getting ready for their first battle in space.
Divitiya then speaks to her secret communicator to Chairwoman Francoise.
Divitiya Iran
...Chairwoman Francoise? Did you just hear this?
Now, on one of the Saviour Ships, Chairwoman Francoise is seen. She speaks with familiarity in her tone-indicating that she was overhearing everything that was being said just now.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
Yes, Divitiya. It's good that Bijou and her friends decided to chime in when they did, as we need both Perle and Sabrina to focus on the task at hand. I have just finished speaking to the other three, and things are already stressed enough as is.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
Fortunately, Mir is ready to begin broadcasting the battle once it begins, and both Heaven and Phillip are ready to start their "display" as well. We'll only have one shot at this, which is why we need to play our hand perfectly today-so as to not waste this chance to show people that you and the other created races are on our side.
Divitiya now speaks.
Divitiya Iran
Yes, Chairwoman Francoise. I'm ready to put on my "show" as well for the media today. Just give me the word.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
Very good, my friend.
After this, back with Divitiya in the Tyranny ErotiCake, she and everyone else will experience some more turbulence, as they continue to rise into the sky.
"Turbulence"
Divitiya Iran
!
After some more turbulence, the ships and Superior Weapons gradually begin to rise further upwards into the thermosphere. At this height, many other lights from the other three nations of the planet Gleen are seen to be converging closer and closer to the fleet of ships that are now seen leaving the capital of Saphirious. As they continue to fly upwards at an incredible pace, Chairwoman Francoise is seen in her seat on the Saviour Ship of her choice. She then speaks.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
...Well now, looks like Mainland has already moved this close...
Chairwoman Francoise says, as further up above them all, the true size of Mainland is shown.
"Revel of Mainland"
Now, coming ever closer to the planet Gleen, Mainland will now be revealed to be looming over the planet Gleen. As it does, many lights are seen in the distance-some of which are seen in front of the incredible scope of Mainland, while most are seen above the front of the megastructure.
Now, on the opposite side of the scene, the RF ships will be shown off, leading Mainland towards the planet Gleen. As they go, further above the RF ships will be the other larger Ascension fleet-which will be currently led by the Tenebris Root. On the bridge, both Queen Azalea and Queen Media will now be shown to be standing onboard, presiding over everyone from two thrones that are now in the back of the bridge. Captain Irena and Advisor Rusty are now seen, to which he then speaks to his wife, Queen Azalea.
Advisor Rusty Impulse
...Azalea? The Confederation fleet is currently amassing just ahead of the RF ships, who are waiting further below us.
Advisor Rusty says, confidently to his wife. Queen Azalea then speaks.
Queen Azalea Ascension
Thank you, Rusty. Irena? Could you show me this on my screen, please?
Captain Irena replies.
Captain Irena Requiem
Certainly...!
After a moment, Captain Irena complies with Queen Azalea's request by simply pressing a few buttons on her monitor, which then brings up an image for both Queen Azalea and Queen Media to see the Confederation fleet further away. Just like her husband Rusty said, the Confederation fleet is amassing further away from their current position, which prompts Queen Media to speak.
Queen Media Ascension
...Damn...I recall how we were just judging the Confederation's fleet numbers earlier based on estimates. But to see exactly how many ships are gathering ahead is...
Queen Media says, as she and her sister watch the tens of thousands of military Confederation ships begin to amass further ahead of their current position. Seeing exactly how many ships the Confederation has at their disposal now with their own eyes when compared to their own forces puts some worry onto the faces of both Queen Media and Queen Azalea. However, Captain then speaks to them.
Captain Irena Requiem
Queen Azalea? Queen Media?
Queen Azalea Ascension
?!
Queen Media Ascension
?!
Surprised, both Queens will flinch a little. Captain Irena then speaks to them.
Captain Irena Requiem
Are you two now supposed to contact Howard, in order to ensure that the RF slow down Mainland? If it continues at its current pace, then your entire plan will collapse, correct?
Queen Azalea Ascension
!
Queen Media Ascension
!
Now being reminded of the plan, both Queen Azalea and Queen Media will reorganize themselves-straightening themselves out and regain their former composure. Queen Azalea then speaks.
Queen Azalea Ascension
Ah-yes! Captain Irena. Get me into contact with Howard at once, please.
Now smirking secretly, Captain Irena will turn back to looking ahead of herself, as she then smiles and speaks.
Captain Irena Requiem
"Hmph"...Of course, my Queen.
Now, in another part of the Tenebris Root, Howard and Susan will be seen, standing by in their separate RF Superior Weapons. They will have the new RF-SW D2 Blood Seraph Divides, to which inside of these horrific looking machines, Howard will be seen to be speaking kindly to his wife over the comms, as he talks while still wearing his costume.
Susan Pinnacle
...So, that's your thoughts on fighting against Bijou, Howard?
Howard Pinnacle
Yes. It's her own fault that she didn't listen to me 18 years ago, which is something that she will bring up when we begin fighting. I did my best to save Rebecca, but I couldn't risk losing Bijou over her-which if she survived then Bijou could've joined our cause...as I still want her to do.
Howard Pinnacle
However, that's not something that I can say will ever happen now, even after all of this time has passed. She just doesn't believe that the Ascension are worth protecting over the Confederation-even though I accepted that, when I allowed the Ascension to destroy the DIC...along with almost our entire family in the process.
Susan Pinnacle
...
Now, Howard and Susan will be seen discussing Howard's morality in his actions 18 years ago. This will reaffirm his commitment to seeing the continued survival of the Ascension, to which he will also say this-
Howard Pinnacle
...I made that personal sacrifice because I truly believed that the Ascension are pure and just-unlike the people within the DIC-who only thought of the Ascension as disposable tools. That is why I fight so hard for them, in order to ensure their survival over anyone else.
Howard will say this in a strong tone, indicating that he truly means what he says. He then finishes with-
Howard Pinnacle
And now that the Ascension are leaning on us to supply them with our power, the RF can further act as their swords and shields moving forward. Though, we might have to use that "secret" that each of our Superior Weapons have-in the event that we need to.
Howard says with a smile, as he looks deeply into the console in front of him. As he does this, he sees that his console's screen is blue, which is in contrast to the rest of the cockpit, which has a black and red kind of theme. Susan then speaks.
Susan Pinnacle
...You are doing good work, Howard. And once we get our hands of the Confederation's new "SEED", your dreams will be that much closer to becoming a reality.
Howard Pinnacle
Yes...hm?
"Beep Beep"
Now, Howard receives a message from the bridge, to which he now reads. Susan speaks to him from her Superior Weapon.
Susan Pinnacle
Howard? What is it?
Howard Pinnacle
...It's just a request from the Two Queens for me to instruct the RF fleet ahead to slow down Mainland. However...
Now, Howard is seen behind his costume, to which his face is that of contempt. Susan speaks.
Susan Pinnacle
As the Confederation fleet vastly outnumbers our two fleets combined, perhaps it's best if we just let the Ascension believe that the RF fleet will listen to their request-and not actually slow it down. Afterall, we need to keep up the pressure on the Confederation, if they are serious about wanting to capture the Tyranny ErotiCake, after all.
With Susan's point of view explained, Howard will reply to her in compliance.
Howard Pinnacle
Yes. The Ascension are still unfamiliar with our Superior Weapons as well, so I'll just help them out a little...!
Now, Howard waits a moment, before sending a reply back to the Two Queens from his console. As he does, he then speaks.
Howard Pinnacle
...There. Now we just have to wait for the order to move out.
Susan Pinnacle
Right. The Ascension will surely thank us for this later on...
Susan says, as back on the bridge, Queen Azalea is just receiving the message from Howard. She then speaks.
Queen Azalea Ascension
...Hm? Howard just replied to me, saying that he got into contact with the RF fleet and told them to begin slowing down Mainland...already?
Queen Azalea says, slightly dumbfounded at how fast Howard accomplished this task for her. Queen Media then speaks.
Queen Media Ascension
Howard probably has already gone over our strategy with his forces beforehand, or maybe he was already in contact with them just before we sent that message-which might explain how they can communicate so quickly...
Queen Media says, trying to justify the reasoning as to how Howard managed such a feat. Unbeknownst to both Queens, ahead of them Captain Irena is seen to be diligently listening in on their conversation.
Captain Irena Requiem
...
Back with the two Queens, they then speak.
Queen Media Ascension
Anyway, we can think of this later. Right now, we need to begin the assault and maneuver our fleet accordingly-less the chance to capture the Tyranny ErotiCake slip by us.
Now committed, Queen Azalea then speaks, as she stands up out of her seat.
Queen Azalea Ascension
Agreed.
Now standing, Queen Azalea speaks to Captain Irena this-
Queen Azalea Ascension
...Captain Irena! Connect us to every ship and Superior Weapon within our fleet at once. I have a proclamation to make before we begin this battle.
Captain Irena Requiem
Of course...
Captain Irena follows her orders easily enough, to which as she connects to the entire Ascension fleet, many other Ascension pilots are all seen getting familiarized with their new Superior Weapons. They stand by in them in their separate hangers, to which a moment later, Queen Azalea begins speaking to them all.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
...Attention all Ascension pilots. We are now going to be beginning our first large-scale battle against the Confederation fleet. The RF forces below our current position will draw in the Confederation's attention from the front-thus leaving the enemy fleet open to attack from their starboard side.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
Our objective is the fleet that will be coming out to repel us away from the enemy Saviour Ships, once we begin approaching from that direction. One of their ships will be sending out a unique ErotiCake, which will be dealt with by the pilots currently on the Tenebris Root.
Queen Azalea Ascension (comms)
Under no circumstances are any of you to destroy this specific ErotiCake, as we aim to bring it onboard the Tenebris Root for questioning. As such, please lend us your skill and power by fending off the Confederation fleet-to the point that the two ships in question separate from the fleet. Do that for us, and continue to perform admirably for us all, as we continue to fight against the Confederation!
Ascension Pilots
YES, YOUR MAJESTY!
Random Ascension Pilots
...
While many Ascension Pilots will adhere to the call to battle from Queen Azalea, a few others will show suspicion on their faces, to which they will not shout out the same cheers that their co-pilots are yelling right now. This will indicate that within the Ascension ranks, some are already suspecting that there is more to this war with the Confederation that the Two Queens are not telling them, to which back with Queen Azalea, she will then sit back down in her seat and then speak in a soft tone-to the point that only Media could possibly hear her exact words at this point.
Queen Azalea Ascension
...Let's hope that when we get Divitiya to speak to us, she gives us a better reason to fight against the Confederation than what we have now...
Queen Media Ascension
Yeah...
Captain Irena Requiem
...!
While not hearing exactly what was said due to the soft tone that Queen Azalea just spoke in, Captain Irena will still manage to hear some of what was just said by Queen Azalea. She will show some shock on her face after listening in keenly to both Queen Azalea and Queen Media, to which this will now sow the seeds of suspicion within Captain Irena towards the Two Queens. However, Captain Irena won't have much time to think about this at this time, as Queen Media will now stand up to give out orders, prompting Captain Irena to focus on the task at hand.
Queen Media Ascension
...Captain Irena! Go ahead and lead out forces along the planned route.
With this, Captain Irena will respond, slowly.
Captain Irena Requiem
...Yes, my Queen!
With that, Captain Irena begins to move her enormous Tenebris Root forward and then to the left, to which a large fleet of Ascension ships also goes with her. In the fleet, the Calamity Jane, Raider Tremble and the Forbidden Hand will also be seen, following along behind the Tenebris Root.
As the Ascension ships go, deep inside of the Tenebris Root, the shift in speed will be felt by a small group of Ascension soldiers with guns, who stand guarding a door. Inside of the room behind them, several more Ascension soldiers are seen to be carefully watching Rhapsody Luisant, who is currently kneeling down like a meditating samurai in the middle of the room. Next to Rhapsody, she will have a monitor on a table that will connect her to the entire ships' security monitors-chiefly being the hanger, where three Superior Weapons are now seen on one of the screens. Back with Rhapsody, she is meditating with her eyes closed, to which a sound from one of the Ascension soldiers' alerts everyone in the room.
"Beep Beep"
Everyone
!
Rhapsody Luisant
...!
Now, the Ascension Soldier that has the beeping device will grab onto it and look at it in his hand. After a moment, he will speak.
Ascension Soldier #1
Rhapsody. The Ascension fleet is currently moving out towards the Confederation fleet.
Rhapsody Luisant
...Thank you.
Rhapsody doesn't open her eyes to this news, to which the Ascension soldier then continues speaking.
Ascension Soldier #1
We've confirmed that the Liberty and Tyranny ErotiCakes are with the fleet of Confederation ships that we will be assaulting very soon. Don't worry. I'm sure that the Two Queens will not want to see any harm fall on the pilots of the Liberty ErotiCake, considering...
Rhapsody Luisant
...!
Rhapsody will react to this news, as she then thinks to herself.
Rhapsody Luisant
*...Again, there's that mention of the Tyranny ErotiCake. Just who could be the pilots of that Superior Weapon? Was Howard's information earlier the truth, or is it just a random test pilot that the Confederation found one day?*
Rhapsody Luisant
*I cannot find it within me to trust Howard or his allies within the RF-especially after seeing what he has done with them in recent years. He acts carefully whenever he is near me, but it's clear that Howard is hiding something crucial about Bijou-something that I must know the answer to before I kill him-along with Stanley and the others, for that matter.*
Rhapsody Luisant
*After the Confederation retakes Mainland and I'm deployed for that covert operation that Azalea asked of me, I must find out who these pilots of the Tyranny ErotiCake are and if they have any information towards my suspicions. If not, then it would be beneficial for me to remove them from their service to the Confederation, so they don't eventually pose a threat to the Ascension...permenatly.*
Now, Rhapsody's thoughts will be laid bare, to which she will be revealed to be desperate to know the identity of the pilots of the Tyranny ErotiCake.
After this brief scene, back with the RF ships, their size and scale will be on full display now, to which as they move forward away from Mainland, several ships will open up as if they have hands along their sides. With these "hands" opened, a face that is the same as the E-AndroIs will be reveled, to which these "E-AndroIs Ships" will then fly ahead to confront the Confederation fleet head-on.
E-AndroIs Ships
"Transformation"...!
Behind these E-AndroIs Ships will come a volley of long-range missiles from the regular RF ships, to which they will fly towards the Confederation fleet. This attack will signal the beginning of the battle, and as the missiles come ever closer to the Confederation fleet, a particular Confederation Next-Dreadnought Mk-II will be shown.
Cerberus Midnight Mk-II
...
One this ship, a familiar woman will be shown. It's Admiral Andrea, who is accompanied by both Arbiters Alexia and Noel Blue. The two sisters speak to her from their seats.
Arbiter Alexia Blue
Admiral Andrea!
Arbiter Noel Blue
Along with those unknown RF ships with faces, there are many long-range missiles coming from the ships in the back!
Admiral Andrea Requiem
...
Admiral Andrea now takes just a few seconds to deduce everything about these ships, to which she then speaks.
Admiral Andrea Requiem
Those ships with those faces in them look just like AndroIs. As such, we will now classify them as E-AndroIs Ships, or "EAS" for short!
Bridge Staff
Understood, Admiral!
Alexia then speaks again.
Arbiter Alexia Blue
...Admiral! I'm detecting a large energy buildup coming from those AndroIs ships! It's almost as if...!
Advisor Alexia will not finish her sentence, as Admiral Andrea will finish it instead.
Admiral Andrea Requiem
!...Those E-AndroIs ships are most likely going to self-destruct when they get closer to us! I highly suspect that they have no living crew onboard, so target them first-while also readying our Anti-Air guns at those long-range missiles from the RF ships behind them! Hurry!
Bridge Staff
Understood, Admiral!
With her orders clear, Andrea then looks over to Noel and then speaks to her.
Admiral Andrea Requiem
Arbiter Noel! Get me in contact with both Admiral Carlos and Admiral Tatianna! I need to make them aware of this information!
Arbiter Noel Blue
At once, Admiral Andrea!
Just like that, Advisor Noel then begins to connect Admiral Andrea to Admiral Carlos and Admiral Tatianna. As this occurs, outside of the military ships in space, many Confederation Superior Weapons are shown to be be readying themselves to return fire. Once they are ready, they begin to open a barrage at the large number of enemy AndroIs ships approaching them, to which now, the battle begins.
As the battle erupts between the Confederation and RF ships, the many RF E-AndroIs Ships that were sent out will now be shown to be attacked in large quantities by the Confederation fleet. While some do manage to get close, most of them are destroyed before they can get close enough to be of a threat to the Saviour Ships, as the overwhelming numbers of the Confederation proves to be their saving grace. The RF AndroIs ships do not have a living crew onboard, as the entire ship is controlled by a single E-AndroIs wearing the RF logo. As these ships continue flying towards the Confederation fleet, however, the view will then shift to the starboard side, where many lights are now reveled. It's the entire Ascension space fleet, to which as they approach, many civilians are seen to see the scene play out on their screens inside of their SCMUs.
Civilian #1
...
Civilian #2
...
Civilian #3
...
Civilian #4
...
Civilian #5
...
Now, across every single Saviour Ship, almost every civilian stares at the screen in front of them. Their eyes are glued to what is about to happen next, as a woman with long red hair then speaks to them.
? (Media lady)
...Do you see that, civilians of the Confederation?! That's the entire Ascension fleet, which is now coming straight towards our fleet from our starboard side-with their weapons ready to strike at us!
Civilians
!
Now, the faces of many civilians will be that of terror and shock, as they clearly do not want the Ascension attacking up. Suddenly, the woman on the screen then gets a contact from in front of her. She answers it.
"Beep Beep"
? (Media lady)
Oh, hold on a second-we are getting a contact from Chairwoman Francoise at this very moment. Let's listen to her words, now...!
Now, a holographic projection will now show Chairwoman Francoise-who while in the room with the media in it will now also be broadcasting to nearly everyone within the Saviour Ships at the same time. Chairwoman Francoise then speaks to the woman.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant (hologram)
...Mir Luisant? Can you hear me?
Now identified as Mir Luisant, the woman speaks.
Mir Luisant
Yes, Francoise. I-along with possibly every single civilian in the Saviour Ships can hear you loud and clear.
Mir says, in a manner that indicates subtly that she is fully aware of the hidden agenda behind this entire situation. None of the civilians can guess what's going on, as Chairwoman Francoise then speaks.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant (hologram)
Good. Everyone, you may all rest assured that I have the situation with this Ascension fleet under control, as I'm now going to be sending my own personal fleet to confront them. Observe...!
Now, Chairwoman puts down the microphone in front of her and then speaks, as she then issues the order for her personal fleet to move out to the right.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
Hmph...such basic military tactics that the Ascension are using. Where is a good chess player when I need one?
After saying this, it will be revealed that Chairwoman Francoise has a chess set in front of her, which has it so that the black units are in a stalemate against the white units. That ends when Chairwoman places her white Queen chess piece down and takes the black Rook piece, to which she then issues her orders for her entire space fleet to separate from the entire Confederation fleet-with nothing but a handwave towards the people around her. They appear as if they too know of Chairwoman Francoise's hidden agenda, to which as the view then transitions from Chairwoman Francoise's side to a top-view from space, the number of ships that the Confederation sends to confront the entire Ascension fleet far exceeds the amount of the Ascension fleet-but at the same time the number of Confederation ships in total still vastly eclipses the entirety of both the Ascension and RF fleets combined.
After this is reveled, at the tip of the Confederation fleet that heads out to confront the Ascension fleet, the Blue Aphrodite and the Hydra Noon are seen-along with tens of thousands of Superior Weapons. The Liberty ErotiCake and Tyranny ErotiCake are then focused on, to which inside, Bijou/her friends and Perle/her friends all brace themselves for battle. Back with Mir, she speaks.
Mir Luisant
...There! At the tip of the fleet that is going out to meet the Ascension fleet! That's the Tyranny ErotiCake, piloted by the beautiful and mysterious Divitiya Iran!
Civilians
!
Now on all of their screens, the civilians all look closely at the Tyranny ErotiCake, to which as they observe it, many civilians will look on with worry on their faces.
At this exact same time, back with Divitiya, Chairwoman Francoise speaks to her secretly via her secret comms in her helmet.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant (secret comms)
...Divitiya? You, along with Perle and Sabrina, are now in the public eye. Over a billion people are watching what you are going to do and say right now...are you ready?
Divitiya Iran
...
Now, ahead of their positions, across space the Ascension are now seen to be deploying their Superior Weapons. As they fly out, they are mostly comprised of the new RF models and hardly any of the previous Ascension models that were shown off before.
Back with Divitiya, she then looks ahead of herself to see both Perle and Sabrina, who are now looking at her. Without a word, they both nod.
Perle Luisant
"nods"
Sabrina Madison
"nods"
After this, Divitiya then speaks.
Divitiya Iran
Yes. We are ready.
With that, the battle then begins moments later with the Ascension taking the first shot. Their Ascension pilots direct the RF models from a safe distance, to which as they lunge in closer to the Confederation fleet, Heaven and Phillip then speak.
Captain Heaven Risingstar
All ships and Superior Weapons!
Captain Phillip Kai
Open FIRE!
With their orders, the ships and Superior Weapons on both sides all begin attacking each other in a barrage of beam attacks. As the battle heats up, the many RF Superior Weapons under the control of the Ascension are then seen to become engaged in battle with the Confederation Superior Weapons. During the battle, the Ascension demonstrate the new power of the RF models, as they are certainly more capable than the previous Ascension models. Their appearance and movements are nearly identical to the Confederation Superior Weapons-but even still, the Confederation Superior Weapons have the edge against these new Superior Weapons, as it all comes down to skill level.
Deep in the raging battle, both the Liberty ErotiCake and Tyranny ErotiCake are seen to be engaging against scores of RF Superior Weapons that are under the control remotely by the Ascension. Perle and Sabrina are now shown to be speaking.
Perle Luisant
Grr!
Sabrina Madison
Go down!
Now, Perle engages the Tyranny ErotiCake's Twin Buster Swords, to which with the swords in each of the Tyranny ErotiCake's hands, the RF Blockades and RF Frontiers take aim and then fire at them in the Tyranny ErotiCake.
AI RF Blockades
!
AI RF Frontiers
!
After a brief shot of the RF Superior Weapons locking on and firing at the Tyranny ErotiCake, Divitiya quickly speaks to both Perle and Sabrina.
Divitiya Iran
Perle! Use the Twin Buster Swords like a shield!
Sabrina Madison
What?!
Divitiya speaks again-this time with more intent in her voice.
Divitiya Iran
Just do it! Hurry!
Perle then replies.
Perle Luisant
A-alright!
Now, Perle manages to use both the Tyranny ErotiCake's Twin Buster Swords to stop the incoming beam fire towards the Tyranny ErotiCake. However, the energy is not just negated, but "Absorbed" by the Twin Buster Swords, which causes them to glow brightly. This occurrence surprises both Perle and Sabrina, as they speak.
Perle Luisant
What...is going on?!
Sabrina Madison
The swords! This light is...?!
Now, Divitiya speaks.
Divitiya Iran
Now, Perle. Swing the Twin Buster Swords at that group of Superior Weapons over there!
Perle Luisant
!
Without even thinking, Perle does as she's told, as the enemies are coming straight towards her at this time. By doing as Divitiya instructed, when Perle swings the Twin Buster Swords at the many RF Superior Weapons bearing down on top of her, it causes the blades to release energy in the form of massive "Energy Whips" towards the RF Superior Weapons. Caught off-guard, the incoming RF Superior Weapons cannot react in time, as over a dozen of them are then sliced cleanly in half.
RF AI Superior Weapons
?!
"EXPLOUSIONS!"
As they explode, Perle and Sabrina are amazed, as the light then fades away from the Twin Buster Swords.
Perle Luisant
Amazing...
Sabrina Madison
The Tyranny ErotiCake...is incredibly powerful...
Then, Divitiya explains.
Divitiya Iran
What you've seen in a hidden function of the Tyranny ErotiCake's Twin Buster Swords. They are capable of absorbing and then redirecting energy back at the source, which can come in various different forms depending on what configuration you set up beforehand from your monitors.
Divitiya says, while pointing at Perle's monitor in front of her. Now, several other different styles will be shown on her screen, which include the Energy Whips, Slash Attack and Ball of Energy. Sabrina also sees this and speaks.
Perle Luisant
Wow...
Sabrina Madison
...Beam whips, beam "claws" and a twin beam "energy cascade" attack...
Divitiya then finishes up by saying-
Divitiya Iran
Oh, and this isn't another of those secret features of the Tyranny ErotiCake itself, by the way. I'll be using one of them soon-if we are lucky.
Perle Luisant
!
Sabrina Madison
!
Now realizing that there is even more that the Tyranny ErotiCake is capable of, both Perle and Sabrina are left speechless. Then, an explosions rattles the Tyranny ErotiCake-
"EXPLOUSIONS"
Perle Luisant
GUAHHHHHHHH!
Sabrina Madison
AHHHHHHHH!
Divitiya Iran
...!
Now, outside of the Tyranny ErotiCake, it is seen to take many hits from the battle that's still going on. As the RF Superior Weapons are seen, inside, the Ascension pilots now take a keen interest in the Tyranny ErotiCake, as they speak.
Ascension Pilot #1
Damn that Tyranny ErotiCake! It's just too powerful!
Ascension Pilot #2
We'll have to wear it down with sheer force at this point!
They say, as they send waves and waves of RF Superior Weapons to attack the Tyranny ErotiCake. As their attacks hit, Perle and Sabrina struggle to defend themselves, as the attacks keep coming.
"Explosions!" "Explosions!"
Perle Luisant
AHH! GUAGH!
Sabrina Madison
NGH! RGHHHH!
Divitiya Iran
...
Now, the Liberty ErotiCake, which is close by to where the Tyranny is, will stop its attack on the Ascension and look at the Tyranny ErotiCake, as inside, Bijou and her friends look on with worry.
Bijou Luisant
Dammit!
As Bijou readies the Liberty Blaster to fire, Noah then speaks to her within the Liberty ErotiCake.
Noah Maverick
Bijou! Wait!
Bijou Luisant
?!
With Noah stopping Bijou from firing the Liberty Blaster, Chole then speaks what's on Bijou's mind.
Chole Madison
Why not, Noah?! Sabrina and Perle are in trouble!
Chole says, clearly caring for her daughter. Isaac and Charlotte then speak.
Isaac Carter
We know that, but this situation is exactly what Chairwoman Francoise explained to us would happen!
Chole Madison
!
Bijou Luisant
!
Now, a short series of flashback images will play out in Bijou and Chole's minds. They will show images of a time where Chairwoman Francoise sat down with Bijou and all of her friends to explain to them how this battle must proceed. Afterwards, Noah will explain.
Noah Maverick
In order for the Baptisians to be accepted, Divitiya has to show her dedication to protecting the Confederation-which can only come at this precise moment!
Bijou Luisant
Gh...
Chole Madison
But...what if they...
Realizing this, Bijou and Chole will pause, to which both Isaac and Noah will then lean in closer to them and speak to calm them down.
Isaac Carter
I know this is hard for the two of you, as it's equally hard for us as well. But, we did agree to Chairwoman Francoise that we'd let the Tyranny ErotiCake get banged up a little during this battle, did we not?
Chole Madison
...Yes...
Bijou Luisant
We did say that...
Chole and Bijou say, reluctantly. Noah then speaks to his wife, who is trembling slightly at the sight of seeing the Tyranny ErotiCake getting attacked.
Noah Maverick
Bijou...we have to continue to keep an eye on them for now, as we have to trust that Perle can handle this with Sabrina and Divitiya. Besides, Francoise did mention that the Tyranny ErotiCake's Next-EffectPhase Fabric is on par with a Mk-II, right?
Bijou Luisant
...Yeah...she did mention something like that...
Bijou says, still not sure, to which Noah then speaks.
Noah Maverick
...If something happens, I'm sure that Divitiya will come up with something to save the both of them. I am sure of that, at least...
Bijou Luisant
...
Without a word, back outside of the Liberty ErotiCake after a moment it is seen to lower its Liberty Blaster. It is then assaulted by another group of RF Superior Weapons, to which Bijou then moves the Liberty ErotiCake to engage them.
Back with Perle, Sabrina and Divitiya, inside of the Tyranny ErotiCake, Perle is struggling to counteract the onslaught of attacks coming from all directions at the moment. As the Tyranny ErotiCake becomes more and more damaged, it's Fabric begins to tear in several places, to which Perle then speaks-while having the Tyranny ErotiCake defend itself.
"Explosions!" "Explosions!" "Explosions!"
Perle Luisant
Dammit! There are just too many of them!
Perle screams, as the Tyranny ErotiCake continues to take several more hits. Then, a moment later after the explosions disappear, a RF Divide flies up towards the Tyranny ErotiCake with the intent of swinging its sword in a downwards fashion. Perle sees this and then raises the Twin Buster Swords to deflect the attack, to which she manages to do just in time.
"CLACK!"
Sabrina Madison
GRK!
Perle Luisant
RGHHHH!
As the Tyranny ErotiCake holds this position, behind the Tyranny ErotiCake several more RF Superior Weapons take aim at the Tyranny ErotiCake. As they slowly get a lock-on, back inside of the Tyranny ErotiCake, Divitiya then speaks to Chairwoman Francoise through her secret comms.
Divitiya Iran
...Chairwoman Francoise? Is the link ready yet? The battle is intensifying-just as we planned.
Now, back with Chairwoman Francoise, she is seen to be looking at her monitor, to which a 98% ratio is seen. When it reaches 100%, Chairwoman Francoise then speaks to Divitiya.
Chairwoman Francoise Luisant
...Yes, Divitiya. You can now begin speaking, as the civilians will be able to hear you now.
Divitiya Iran
Right.
Divitiya says with a blush on her face now, as the thought of actually going through whatever she's about to do will make her feel embarrassed a little. Back with Mir now, she will speak to the civilians, who are still all watching the battle unfold.
Mir Luisant
...Oh! Everyone, please listen to this. We are intercepting a comms traffic from the Tyranny ErotiCake as we speak. Please...let's listen in on what Divitiya herself is saying out there-right now!
Civilians
!
Now, with the audio link set between the secret comms and the media, what is about to be said will come from Divitiya's lips TO the civilians. Divitiya now speaks, as back with the RF Superior Weapons, they now get a lock-on and fire at the Tyranny ErotiCake.
"Blaster Fire"
Divitiya Iran
Gah! I'm about to be HIT from behind!
RF AI Superior Weapons
!
Divitiya now out of character starts to scream in an extremely girlish way, as the attacks come from behind. While they don't do any damage per say, Divitiya still screams out loud as they impact the Tyranny ErotiCake.
Divitiya Iran
KYAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!
Civilians
!
Now, many civilians are shown to be visibly worried about Divitiya, to which some of them speak.
Civilian #1
Oh no!
Civilian #2
Is that woman-Divitiya...alright?!
Civilian #3
Divitiya!
Back in the Tyranny ErotiCake, Perle and Sabrina start to speak-adhering to their "plan".
Perle Luisant
!...Dammit! If we stay out here any longer, then we'll be destroyed!
Perle says, as if this statement is true. Sabrina then speaks.
Sabrina Madison
Divitiya! We have to flee, or else we'll-
Divitiya then cuts off Sabrina, as she then says.
Divitiya Iran
N-NO! We cannot do that, Sabrina!
Sabrina Madison
Grk?!
Sabrina flinches, as she's not accustomed to Divitiya saying such things to her. Perle also looks unfamiliar, as she tries to imagine these words coming from Divitiya-who is normally cold and quite distant, but Divitiya continues speaking in this tone.
Divitiya Iran
No matter what happens to us out here...so long as we make sure that every man, woman and child on the Saviour Ships behind us make it to Mainland unharmed...then our sacrifice here will not have been in vain!
Sabrina Madison
Di...Divitiya...?!
Sabrina says, quite shocked at the Shakespearean display coming out of Divitiya's mouth. Divitiya continues.
Divitiya Iran
No matter the injury that I sustain today...no matter the pain that we accumulate today...so long as everyone on those ships make it to the planet Schirra in our wake, then I'd gladly lay down my life for them...so that they may live on in our place!
Civilians
!
Many civilians are stunned by Divitiya's commitment. Perle then speaks.
Perle Luisant
...I feel...I feel the exact same way, Divitiya!
Civilians
!
Divitiya says, to which Perle then gets serious about fighting the RF Superior Weapons. As Perle, Sabrina and Divitiya put on this play, slowly, Divitiya begins to hear chanting coming from the other side. It's coming from the civilians, who all chant-
Civilians
...fight, Divitiya...
Civilians
Fight, Divitiya...!
Civilians
FIGHT, DIVITIYA!
Civilians
FIIIIIGHT, DIVITIYAAAAAA!
Divitiya Iran
!
As the chants become louder and louder, Chairwoman Francoise is seen to listen in on the chants and smiles. Mir is also happy at the surge of chants coming from the civilians, to which back with Divitiya in the Tyranny ErotiCake, she then allows for both Perle and Sabrina to listen in on the chants. Their roar to see Divitiya now inspires Perle to speak.
"CHANTING" "CHANTING" "CHANTING"
Perle Luisant
...Hmph. I guess NOW I can fight seriously...
Sabrina Madison
Yeah. Don't hold anything back, Perle!
As Perle then heeds this call to action, back with Divitiya, her face is seen behind her mask. Divitiya is-
Divitiya Iran
Ah..."cries"
Divitiya now cries at hearing her name being chanted, as it shows to her that maybe Humanity really will accept her true form when the time comes to revel herself to them. Divitiya cries tears of happiness, to which back with Perle and Sabrina, they now rush off to engage the Ascension.
As the battle continues, back with the Ascension fleet, Captain Irena is seen on her bridge, commanding the forces.
Captain Irena Requiem
...Good work out there...
Captain Irena says, ending a comms that she just had. Advisor Rusty then speaks to her.
Advisor Rusty Impulse
...Captain Irena. The Tyranny ErotiCake is currently damaged just ahead of us...
Captain Irena Requiem
Ah yes...let's see...
Advisor Rusty Impulse
...
Now, Captain Irena turns on the monitor in front of her, to see that the Tyranny ErotiCake is indeed damaged. This then spurs her to speak to the Two Queens behind her, who are still observing the battle behind her and Rusty.
Captain Irena Requiem
...Queen Azalea? Queen Media?
Now, both Queen Azalea and Queen Media speak.
Queen Azalea Ascension
Yes, Irena?
Queen Media Ascension
What's the status of the Tyranny ErotiCake?
Captain Irena replies.
Captain Irena Requiem
It's currently quite damaged just ahead of our position. I'll send the view over to your monitors...now.
Queen Azalea Ascension
...!
Queen Media Ascension
...!
Now seeing the current state of the Tyranny ErotiCake, both Queen Azalea and Queen Media will make their decision now.
Queen Media Ascension
...I think it's damaged enough, don't you think Azalea?
Queen Azalea Ascension
Yeah...!
Now, Queen Azalea stands up to speak to Captain Irena.
Queen Azalea Ascension
...Captain Irena. Go ahead and order every single E-AndroIs ship that we have to cut into the enemy ranks. Do it so that the E-AndroIs ships cut off the Blue Aphrodite and Hydra Noon from escape, to which we'll swoop in from there with the rest of our fleet and capture the Tyranny ErotiCake. We'll then head back to Mainland-just like we planned, in order to drop off Rhapsody for her "mission".
Captain Irena Requiem
Yes, Queen Azalea.
With that, Queen Media then also stands up, as the two then prepare to leave the bridge. Queen Media then speaks just as she's about to leave.
Queen Media Ascension
You'll have full control over things from this point on, Irena. We trust your judgement in getting us out of here.
Captain Irena Requiem
Thank you for your kind words, my Queen...I promise I won't disappoint you two.
Queen Azalea Ascension
"Smiles towards Rusty"
Advisor Rusty Impulse
"smiles"
After that, both Queen Azalea and Queen Media will leave, as they will now make their way to another part of the Tenebris Root.
Outside, many E-AndroIs ships will now begin to move out towards the Confederation fleet, to which as they approach, they will do so in a way that will attempt to cut off the Blue Aphrodite, Hydra Noon and each ships Superior Weapons-which will also include the Tyranny ErotiCake and the Blue Aphrodite. Perle will see this and speak.
Perle Luisant
What the-those enemy ships are...?
Sabrina Madison
Heading straight for our main force?!
Divitiya Iran
!
Upon seeing this, back with Heaven and Phillip, they will speak.
Captain Heaven Risingstar
Looks like the Ascension are attempting their snatch and grab of the Tyranny ErotiCake.
Captain Phillip Kai
Yeah...just like Chairwoman Francoise planned...
They say, as Phillip then looks above him to speak to Nai-noa.
Captain Phillip Kai
...Nai-omi? Prepare to signal our forces behind us to keep up the pressure against the Ascension.
Nai-omi
Yes, Captain Phillip.
With that, back with Bijou, the Liberty ErotiCake will now be seen to be just on the other side of the incoming E-AndroIs ships. Now, Bijou will have the choice to either return to the safety of the rest of the Confederation fleet or blast ahead and stick with the Blue Aphrodite and Hydra Noon. Bijou will speak.
Bijou Luisant
!...looks like the Ascension are finally making their move...
Chole Madison
...Bijou? Are you seriously going to-
Now, Bijou will speak seriously, as she means what she's about to say.
Bijou Luisant
We are going, Chole. There is no way in hell I'd let my only daughter be captured by the Ascension-without being there myself to make sure nothing happens to her or Sabrina!
Happy and relieved, Chole will speak.
Chole Madison
Ah-thank you, Bijou!
Bijou then speaks to both Isaac and Noah in the same serious tone.
Bijou Luisant
...You two aren't going to object, are you?
Now visibly scared by Bijou's serious tone, both Isaac and Noah will speak.
Isaac Carter
O-of course not, Bijou! In fact, I was just thinking we should do the same thing!
Isaac says, trying to get the heat off of him. His attempt works, to which Noah then speaks to Bijou.
Noah Maverick
I-I agree! Afterall, Chairwoman Francoise never said we couldn't be a part of the interrogation with the Ascension today, so please-go right ahead, honey!
Bijou Luisant
Excellent. I'm glad you two see things my way for once. "chuckles"
Isaac Carter
"chuckles"
Noah Maverick
"chuckles"
With that, Bijou makes the Liberty ErotiCake charge ahead, to which she then gets ahead of the incoming E-AndroIs ships that are preparing to blockade the Hydra Noon and Blue Aphrodite away from the rest of the Confederation fleet. As a result of the absolute disparity between ships on the Ascension side, once the E-AndroIs ships are in position, the Confederation fleet that is behind the Hydra Noon and Blue Aphrodite will continue to keep up the barrage and intensify their attacks against the E-AndroIs Ships. They quickly fall in battle as a result, but in doing so this buys the remaining Ascension ships the chance they need to make a pass at the Blue Aphrodite and Hydra Noon. As the Tenebris Root moves in with several more ships, the Tyranny ErotiCake is seen.
Perle, Sabrina and Divitiya are seen to still be fighting against more waves of RF Superior Weapons. As they continue, the RF Superior Weapons slowly start to disengage against the Tyranny ErotiCake and then fly away, to which Perle and Sabrina speak.
Perle Luisant
Hm? Are they-
Sabrina Madison
Are they retreating?!
Sabrina says, as the RF Superior Weapons beat a hasty retreat. Divitiya then speaks.
Divitiya Iran
It would seem so. Be careful, you two. It's most likely that the Ascension are going to be sending some more "Ace" pilots in to capture us-but that's the plan, after all, as the Saviour Ships should've broken through the other fleet that was guarding Mainland by now.
Perle Luisant
..."Ace" pilots...
Perle now thinks back to the three pilots that she met earlier back at the Department. Sabrina then speaks to her.
Sabrina Madison
...Perle! Over there!
Perle Luisant
Eh?!
Divitiya Iran
...!
Now, just ahead of them, the Tenebris Root is seen to rapidly approach their current location. As it does, a light shoots out from it, which is the new D2 Divide from earlier. As it approaches, so too does a garrison of Superior Weapons, to which as they draw closer to the Tyranny ErotiCake, they then open fire. Their attacks catch Perle and Sabrina off guard.
"Explosions!" "Explosions!" "Explosions!"
Perle Luisant
ARGH! Why?!
Sabrina Madison
I thought they wanted to CAPTURE US!
Divitiya Iran
...
As the Tyranny ErotiCake continues to take hit after hit, the barrage continues, until many parts of the Tyranny ErotiCake are left severely damaged. It's legs and left side have electricity coming out of them and its entire body is nearly destroyed-but it's arms still appear functional. As this happens, the barrage soon ends, to which one of the Superior Weapons then gets into contact with Perle, Sabrina and Divitiya in the Tyranny ErotiCake. It's-
Susan Pinnacle (comms)
...Attention pilots of the Tyranny ErotiCake. My name is Susan Pinnacle, and as of this moment you will become our prisoner onboard the Tenebris Root. We have much to discuss with the pilot named "Divitiya Iran", to which afterwards...we'll have her head for killing an Ascension.
Perle Luisant
Did I hear that right?!
Sabrina Madison
She from the Pinnacle family?!
Divitiya Iran
!
Now, even Divitiya will show some surprise at this, to which as Susan draws closer to the Tyranny ErotiCake, she will move her Divide to grab ahold of the Divide for just a second-but then, a blast of energy will then come from behind-cutting her off from just bagging the Tyranny ErotiCake.
Susan Pinnacle
!
"Attack from behind"
Now aware of someone else that's approaching, Susan moves her Divide to see who it is, to which it's-
"Revel of the Liberty ErotiCake"
Bijou Luisant
...
Chole Madison
...
Isaac Carter
...
Noah Maverick
...
Back with Perle and Sabrina, they will react to their parents' arrival, to which they will speak.
Perle Luisant
Ah-Mother!
Bijou replies.
Bijou Luisant
Don't worry, Perle. I'll get rid of this enemy!
Sabrina then speaks.
Sabrina Madison
Wait, Bijou! That woman-the pilot of that Divide-she just said she of the Pinnacle family!
Bijou Luisant
What?!
Genuinely surprised by this, Bijou will then slow down the Liberty ErotiCake, to which as she does, Susan will wave to the Superior Weapons behind her to not fire at the Liberty ErotiCake. Now, their reunion will begin.
Susan Pinnacle
...It's been quite a while since we've spoken, hasn't it...Bijou.
Bijou Luisant
Guah!
Now aware of who is piloting this Divide, Bijou will be amazed. She speaks.
Bijou Luisant
...Susan?! Is...is that you inside of that Divide?!
Bijou asks, in near disbelief at the situation. Everyone stays quiet, as Susan explains herself.
Susan Pinnacle
Yes, Bijou. As you can see, I've recovered from that time when I was raped by those men 19 years ago and I've even gotten to the point where I can walk and talk normally again. I've even taken up how to pilot Superior Weapons in my spare time, as by doing so I can repay my debt to everyone who helped spur my recovery in the RF.
Bijou Luisant
!
Still amazed, Bijou will be left speechless. Susan then speaks again.
Susan Pinnacle
...Oh, and just so you know..."he" is coming to make sure that we take the Tyranny ErotiCake onboard the Tenebris Root...
Bijou Luisant
...!
Now, just behind Susan and the group of Superior Weapons, the Tenebris Root will arrive onto the scene and proceed to blast at the Hydra Noon and the Blue Aphrodite. The attacks do hit the sides of both ships, to which the destruction of many AI-operated Blockades will be seen. After this, from the Tenebris Root another Superior Weapon will be seen, approaching the crippled Tyranny ErotiCake and Liberty ErotiCake. It's-
Howard Pinnacle
...Bijou...it's been a while, hasn't it?
Bijou Luisant
!...Howard!
Now, Bijou grits her teeth at the arrival of Howard, to which he continues.
Howard Pinnacle
I see your temper is still unchecked. Do you still blame me for what happened 18 years ago...?
Bijou Luisant
!
Now, Bijou snaps, as she then takes out the Liberty Blaster, readies it and then pulls the trigger without a second thought. The blast that comes out is at it's maximum setting, to which as it flies towards Howard's Divide, the chapter then ends.
-Chapter END-