Alright, here is chapter 5, with a twist on the original fight. Well it is Arlon's Lunar Sanctum, and he was known for being formal. You'll see how this fits. I own nothing except my ideas.
Ash blinked as he examined the ornate golden letter in front of him. Palutena found it flying in Skyworld, and gave it to Ash seeing how it was addressed to him. Pit was sitting beside him, interested as well. "Are you going to open it or not"? Pit asks with a giddy look. Ash nods before opening it, finding very clean cursive writing.
Dear Sir Ash.
I am Arlon the Serene, and I wish to cordially invite you to my Lunar Sanctum to speak with you, I would like to assure you this is not a challenge nor a trap, as long as you cooperate and behave, we will have no problems. Come to the Lunar Sanctum at your earliest convenience, I will be waiting.
Signed.
Arlon the Serene, Commander of the Forces of Nature.
"Interesting, it seems Arlon wants to talk to you". Palutena says from behind them. "Appears so". Ash mutters while stashing the letter away. "Well, what are you going to do"? Pit asks. "I suppose I'll meet with him". Ash says while getting up. "But his fortress is in space, last I checked you can't breath in space". Palutena reminds. "Yeah, forgot about that". Ash mutters. "Worry not, I can give you a enchantment which will allow you to breath in space". Palutena says. "Really"? Ash asks in excitement. "Of course, wait right here". Palutena says before walking off. "What do you think it is"? Ash asks. "I don't know, but knowing her it will work". Pit says.
Palutena came back with something behind her back. "Tada"! She cheers while holding a space helmet. "That's it"!? They both snap. "Now now, this is no ordinary helmet, this will allow air to filter through, allowing you to breath". Palutena says with a giggle. "I can't change the way you breath, so I decide to get you something that can". She says while handing him the helmet. Ash sighs before putting it on, ignoring the snickering from Pit. "I guess I'm off, do you know where this Lunar Sanctum is"? Ash asks. "It looks like a second moon, go and check outside". Palutena says while Ash does so.
Ash looked out the window and saw two moons, one of them shimmered for a second before it had a strange light. "That must be it". Ash mutters before preparing himself. "See ya"! Ash cheers before flying off. "Don't worry, if anything happens we'll be right behind you"! Pit says while Ash gives a thumbs up.
Ash was flying towards Arlon's base before someone decided to intervene. "Well well, the little boy is going to a little party". Hades' voice rings in his head. "Hades"? Ash asks, looking around. "Hello, I know what your thinking, 'is he trying to trick me or attack me'? No, you are just someone I find fun and a good guy to laugh with, so like with pretty Palutena and Pitty Pat, I will be your god to talk to". Hades says in a chipper voice. Ash rolls his eyes at Hades' explanation. "Whatever". Ash mutters before reaching the Fortress, and finding a huge door open. Ash sighs before going in, finding someone waiting for him.
He was tall, unnaturally so, with purple skin and white hair, bearing a monocle and a fancy tux, this man looks more like a butler than a commander. "Greetings Sir Ash, I am Arlon the Serene, I trust you got my letter"? Arlon asks. Ash nods before pulling the letter out, which Arlon takes. "Excellent, follow me". Arlon says. "Well, I would expect the Rosebud to have someone to prune her leaves". Hades says with a smirk.
Ash rolls his eyes as he reached a balcony of some sorts, overlooking the Earth. "So, what do you want to talk about"? Ash asks, leaning against the railing. Arlon simply stared before sighing. "I would like to warn you, this is no ordinary fortress". Arlon began while Ash turned to him. "It's a fortress in the shape of the moon, oh yes it must look like so many other fortresses". Hades says while Ash ignored him. "What do you mean"? Ash asks. "This is a prison, used to keep hostage one of the most horrible creatures in the universe: The Chaos Kin". Arlon began while Ash straightened up, hearing Hades whistle in awe. "The Chaos Kin, that's some bragging rights right there". He says in awe.
"What's the Chaos Kin"? Ash asks. "A creature who can take control of a being, even a god if necessary, and will soon consume their souls after they go under full control". Arlon explains. Ash gulps before looking around. "A place this big...to hold one thing". Ash mutters. "And it requires my power to function, so I would like to ask you a favor". Arlon says before turning to Ash. "Please do not attack this place, I know you and Master Pit can and will destroy it if necessary". Arlon begs. "On one condition". Ash began before standing up straight. "And that is"? Arlon asks. "Leave the Human's alone, and I will not destroy this place, I don't care if Viridi continues the fight, but as long as YOU stay out of it, I will have no reason to fight". Ash says while glaring straight into Arlon's only visible eye. Arlon stares before sighing. "That is Mistress Viridi's call, I am powerless to go against her orders". Arlon explains. "Well...tell her that it would save her a huge mistake if we were to do this, I don't want to let such a creature loose, but if you continue to attack, we will retaliate". Ash threatens before walking out and leaving, letting Arlon vanish in a flash of leaves.
Ash was flying back when Hades decided to let himself known again. "Wow, for a kid you got quite the wit". Hades says with a unseen grin. "Back off Hades, I am not in the mood for wisecracks, besides I am heading back to Skyworld, who knows how Palutena would react to you being in the comm". Ash said before cutting the connecting with the Ruler of the Underworld. Ash landed near Pit who was walking back. "Ash! How did it go"? Pit asks. "We are not attacking Arlon's fortress, I can't say why, but unless Arlon decides to attack, we have no reason to". Ash says while Pit nods. "So, how was he"? Pit asks. "He looked like a butler, and acted like it to, if it wasn't for his strength I could sense, I would have mistaken him for a very good butler". Ash explains while Pit nods. Ash's stomach growls while Pit laughs. "Come on, let eat"! Pit says before pulling Ash along.
To be continued.
Now I know what your thinking...are they going to attack the base? No, simply because I find it irrelevant, I played the chapter and the ENTIRE fight could have been avoided if they just used the right words, and that's what I did, however do not worry, the Chaos Kin will make its appearance, and you'll see how. Anyway I'm going to try and update The Rush of Ash, then see what else I can do. R&R This is Oathkeeper0317 signing out.