This chapter is the beginning of another story that talks about Evelyn and Luke completing difficult missions in different dimensions while competing with other heirs that will go parallel with Ava'a adventure. The dimension of the story is still undecided, and I am open to advice.
In the center of Starling City, a woman in a black armor and helmet walked up to a man in suit and tie. There were dozens of people around them, talking, walking, doing what they did for the past years, but none of them raised an eyebrow at the strange site. It is as if they didn't see the two at all.
"I got here as soon as I heard your words." Evelyn said. "And since the last time we met I saw you stabbed to death, so I feel like you have some explaining to do. Starting from the question: Who really are you?"
The man smiled, his golden hair shined under the sun. "I'm Luke. But more importantly, I am son of the mighty God of dimension, and the third heir to his grace."
"I am actually not that surprised. Everything is starting to make sense." Evelyn's expression was hidden under her helmet. Her mechanized voice made it difficult for others to observe her tone."Like how you got your telekinesis power, and how you got back from the dead. But that doesn't explain why you have suddenly decided to reveal your identity to me."
"I need help." Luke said. His voice is getting more and more desperate, "And you are the best choice for me to go to."
"And how can I help the prince of the almighty?" Evelyn mocked.
"I am the 504th heir of my father, the god of dimensions." Luke explained, pacing around Evelyn as if considering his every word. "But you see, my father isn't as nice to me as people would expect. After all, he is a god, and a proud one. As he realized one of his sons was killed by a native human being, he decided to get to some parenting, like getting me into his Infinitive dimension program."
"I'm listening."
"Infinitive dimension program is a way of my father to train his heirs. It is like what you and me were doing right now, jumping through different dimensions and getting power, only this is the enhanced version. In the program, the trainees, sons and daughters of the god just like me, are sent into different dimensions to complete certain missions. Those that complete the missions will be rewarded in ways beyond imagination, and those who failed the missions will be punished. There are only two ways to get out, either by the complete destruction of the soul of the trainee or when the trainee becomes a god and is suitable to succeed my father's throne."
"I feel bad for you." Evelyn said in a cold voice, "But I can't see how I have to do with this."
"Because I want you to be my knight." Luke said quickly, "Have you thought of why hundreds of random high school students have sudden received the ability to travel through dimensions? You are the recruits. In order to see your true strength, you have all been chosen and put into desperate situations, and those who can come out of these danger, either hidden or obvious, will become part of my elite protection squad. They will protect me through the countless missions that I encounter. They will be my knights, my soldiers, and most importantly my friends. And in return, when I complete the missions, they will also be rewarded."
"And you, Evelyn, you are the top recruit. You have got the wisdom and the power more than any mortal I have seen. Your potential is limitless, especially when you are no longer limited by the lack of resources. This is why I am coming to you as a friend, and I'm asking for your help. If you join me, we will both be benefited in ways you can not even imagine."
Evelyn stood still and considered her options. "So let me get this straight. Your highness want me to abandon everything I have ever accomplished, Umbrella, even the entire world, to become your knight and defend you with my life?" She shrugged, "True, the promise of strength, immortality, are very convincing, but what's the chance of us surviving the so called missions? Huh?" She challenged, using logic to cover up her emotion and the promise of a godlike reward.
"Just the fact that you have came to me desperately for help means that you are not strong enough to survive the missions by yourself, which means I will be mostly on my own for god knows how long. I might seem invincible, but I'm not. And I am not joining you on a suicide mission based on some compliments and promises that might never come true." She seemed to want to leave, but Luke stopped her.
"What happens when someone else breaks through the barriers?" Luke said, his words thundering to Evelyn. "What happens when some intruders from other dimension decides to invade this world? Everything you have built, like you said, Umbrella, the entire world, will be taken over without the ability to resist. What caused the destruction of Phoenix Corp will happen all over again. You will end up defeated."
Evelyn's head rose in anger, and Luke suddenly felt the surrounding to be difficult to breathe. A silver light shined in his eyes, and the force choking effect was suddenly halted, at least for now.
"But if you assist me." Luke pushed, "You will be the conqueror, not the conquered. And you gain enough power to never be betrayed again. Even more, you can go back to Earth and crush those who turned against you," He grinned, "And you will never have to flee again."
Evelyn signed in frustration. Just as Luke's resistance is getting weaker and weaker, the girl let go of him, and Luke fell on the ground. Although choking, a look of victory was in his eyes.
"Come with me." Evelyn said, "I will spend a while to make adjustments to the leadership of Umbrella, then I will come with you."
A few minutes later, Umbrella HQ
Evelyn and Luke were standing in a giant room. Apart from the two, the room was unoccupied. Evelyn pressed a button, and the projection of a ten year old girl came up.
"Eve." Evelyn said, "I am going to be gone for a while. During this time period, you will command Umbrella Corporation. You know the objectives. I am giving you level nine authority, make good use of it."
"Yes mother." The girl nodded.
"And." Evelyn glanced at Luke, "Make sure Ava Moon survives." Luke smiled in gratitude, but Evelyn turned and walked out of the room. Her ring on her index finger. Luke smiled and followed her. Eve's image blinked before disappearing.
PS: I am in desperate need of names for my fourth story, so can someone please review and give a few suggestions?