Chapter 5: Titanfall
Part 1: Kyoto
"You couldn't beat one titan before what makes you think you can take 4 now?" Cronus says. I fly back wards dodging spells from the other titans. I laugh. "What is so funny?"
"Even now your arrogance blinds you to the truth," I say. I knock away a spell and turn to the titan who shot at me. "You have annoyed me." I clap my hands together and slowly pull them apart revealing a new sword. I grab my handle of the sword and smirk. Chains fly up into the air and wrap around the titan. I fly to the titan and grab him by the hair. "Death has come for you. I place the blade of my sword to his next and smile. He tries to struggle but the chains won't break. I sigh and cut off his head. I turn back to the other 3.
"That is impossible," Cronus says.
"This sword is the titan slayer," I say. "After I did enough research I was able to create it. I also understand your power up now." I fly back up into the air and look around. "Blood of the father of titans, a forbidden seal breaker spell, and the ability to drain the essence from everything around you, its time you all die."
"You stupid fool," he says and they fire more magic spells at me. I sigh and a flash of white light appears. The magic disappears. "What the hell just happened and what the hell is that thing?" I laugh.
"Devils are not the only ones that can have familiars," I say. "This is the white hawk, Ziph. It is one of the manly familiars I have now." I look down at the ground and a giant black snake shots up from the ground. "The black horned snake, Venos, he is very rare." I look around again. "I told you all to hide."
"They will be fine under our barrier," brother says. I sigh and shake my head. I look away.
"Venos and Ziph protect the fools in the barrier," I say and they move to the barrier. I raise my hand up and lightning begins to arc between the clouds. The lightning changes into 3 different colors. I point to one of the titans and the lightning strikes it. It falls over smoking and I laugh. "This is so much fun. This power I love it. It feels good to slaughter the people who have been giving me trouble for a long time. What's wrong Cronus? Do you fear death now? Don't worry I plan to save you for last and play with you."
He jumps into the air and come at me. I dodge as he tries to punch me. I touch him and he slams into the ground. I sigh. "What the hell was that?" he says.
"Wait your turn Cronus," I say. "I will finish off your sibling first then I will play with you. Naughty boy." I turn to the other titan and I teleport in front of it. "For a stupid annoying Titan that seeks destruction, you are kind of pretty."
"Stop flirting with the enemy," I hear Nivana yell. "Why are you doing that in front of us?"
"I am not flirting," I say. "My wives you all know my kind of flirting it leads to naughty fun."
"Don't tease us right now," Sasha says.
"Teasing in battle," Raina says. "It heats me up."
"How are you like this right now?" Trisa asks. A flash of green light appears and Gaia arrives next to the barrier.
"All his senses are extremely heightened in this form it seems," she says. "Among other things." she looks into the barrier and the girls blush.
"So what do you want this time Gaia?" I say. "I don't need your blessing anymore. Everything I have ever wanted in now in motion. I am killing your children and I am enjoying it." I laugh and punch the titan in front of me in the chest. She flies back into a building. "I am surprised no one has noticed we haven't been in the real Kyoto for awhile." They look around. "Civilians will not be harmed this time. Ajuka thank you for fixing my dimension you gave me." The titan gets up and walks out of the building. I snap my fingers and a barrier surrounds me.
"Cartil," Azazel says and I turn around. "That crown."
"Have you figured it out now?" I ask. "Yes Azazel, the rumored sacred gear known as True Sight is real. It is the thing that gives me visions but in this form it allows me to see movements before they happen. It only works in this form though." I turn back to the titan and smile. She jumps back but runs into me. She looks back. "Did you forget I can teleport in this form?" I stab her in the back with my sword. I toss her to the side and walk over to Cronus. I kneel down and grab his hair. I pull him and look into his eyes. "Death has come for you." I smirk. I stand up and pull him up with me.
"Just finish me then," he says. I tilt my head.
"The great Cronus has given up?" I ask. "No you are buying time." I look around to see the titans recovering. "You can tap into life essence here so it must be something else. Are you using your time magic? No I would notice." I look up and over to Gaia. "Are you helping your children? Is it really smart to make an enemy out of me right now Gaia?"
"This is going to far even for you," she says. I throw Cronus to the side and teleport in front of her. I grab her hair and lift her up. "You are no longer required. Your life is no longer important. So chose your next actions carefully."
"So this Cartil has surfaced again," Yin says sighing. "Gaia I would suggest you surrender. This Cartil is ruthless and does no hesitate to kill if you are found to be a threat."
"Fine," she says and looks away.
"A least their final moments will know their mother still cared some," I say and drop her. I turn around and fly into the air. "Issei and Vali bring them over here. We will finish them all off at once." I watch as 8 more titans come flying into from different directions. Vali and Issei fly over to me.
"So how are we going to do this?" Vali asks.
"Vali can you hold them in place with Half Dimension?" I ask.
"I can try," he says. I turn to Issei.
"I will need you to charge your cannons and wait for my signal to fire them," I say and he nods. I raise my hand up and multiple magic circles appear. "TRIHEXA!" It appears and roars out. It begins to charge its attack along with Issei. "Vali now."
"Half dimension," he says and holds his hand out. I look at Issei.
"Let's do this," I say and he nods. I turn look back at all the titans. "Your reign of terror as gone on long enough titans. Now die. Divine Armageddon." I point my finger forward. My magic attacks, Issei's cannons, and Trihexa's attack unload on the titans. We land next to the barrier with everyone else watch as the smoke clears.
"Is it over finally?" sister asks.
"I hope so," I say. "I would like the chance to rest and spend time with my girls. Also I need to plan a wedding with Yang."
"You have earned a good rest," Brother says.
"I agree with Sirzechs," Michael says. "You have done so much for everyone. Its time for you to take a long break." The smoke clears and the titans are lying on the ground.
"I do not sense any life in them anymore," I say. I raise my hand up and circles appear under the titan bodies. They disappear and I sigh. "Now the bodies are sealed away. We can relax now. The Gods of Chaos, I will deal with you later."
Hours later we have come back to real Kyoto and have going over the battle with the other factions. "I do have a question for you Cartil," Zeus says. "Well make that more than one."
"Yes?" I ask.
"Why have you not returned to normal yet?" he asks.
"Unlike other forms I have to wait out the timer before I can be normal," I say. "Other forms I can deactivate early. I have no idea how much longer I will be in this form. The timer has not appeared for it yet."
"Another question," he says. "What about the powers of the titans?" I turn to Gaia and glare at her.
"I removed them from the titans," I say. "I think it would be best to start trying replacement hosts for those powers. 1 from each faction to keep the balance."
"Normally I would object," he says. "But this time I do agree." I roll my eyes. "Also Sirzechs we agree to your suggestion."
"Thank you," brother says. "Brother, your friend Sig will officially take over as Hades replacement." I smile.
"Alright I will give him the power as soon as I can," I say.
[Heartbeat]
I fall to my knees and grab my chest. Everyone stands up.
[Heartbeat]
"Are you okay?" Nivana says as she runs up to me.
"The gods of chaos have already made their next move," I say. "I must go there is something wrong in the Garden of Eden." I teleport away.
Part 2: Garden of Eden
I arrive in the Garden of Eden and fly into the air. I look around. "What is going on?" I ask. "Why is the garden dying? How is the Garden dying?" I continue to look around trying to spot the source. "How did they even get here? I am the only one who can get here." I fly to the center of the garden and land at the base of a giant tree. I place my hands on the tree and close my eyes. I open my eyes and step back. "No. The roots have been severed. I must figure out how to fix this or earth will die after the Garden does."
I look around and sigh. "I can't contact anyone while in the garden but I can't leave." I sit down and stare at the tree. "Wait, Ziph is still at the HQ. I can use him to talk to them." I close my eyes and focus. "Ziph can you hear me?"
"Master?" he says. "What is going on with the Garden? I can feel pain and death."
"I will explain," I say. "Let me use you to communicate with everyone."
"I understand master go ahead," he says.
"Everyone this is Cartil," I say. "I am using Ziph to talk to you all. We have a major problem. The Garden of Eden is dying. The roots of the great tree have been severed and we need a solution to heal it."
"This is very bad," Michael says. "If the Garden falls, earth will die along with everywhere else. I will return to heaven and look for solution. How much time do we have?"
"Hours at best," I say. "Someone contact Odin he might have an idea as well. Zeus, do you have any idea what could help?"
"I am not sure I will go look," he says.
"Venos if you are still there I need you to go with Zeus," I say.
"Yes master," he says.
"Brother," sister asks. "What are you going to do if we can't find anything?" I sigh.
"I have a form I can use," I say. "I rather not use it since its still in its infancy. If I have to, I will borrow its power."
"How many forms do you have now?" Brother asks.
"Well I just gained 5 new forms," I say. "If we only count forms 8 I believe. Though I will only be able to use 6 after the Crimson God King deactivates."
"What happened to Tracil?" Yin asks. I sigh again.
"She is gone," I say. "Actually I it would be better to say, she returned home. She was a clone of me created by Zenos. I absorbed her back into me then I killed the stupid false priest." I laugh.
"What is so funny?" he asks.
"Azazel," I say. "Your sex changing ray gun, I have that now just to let you know. So if you ever cross Issei and my sister again. You will know what its like to be a woman for a month."
"You wouldn't dare," he says. "I doubt you even have it."
"You will see," I say. "Gaia, since you haven't said anything I guess you no longer have the seeds I need."
"That is correct," she says. "I am sorry."
"Master Cartil?" Reyni says.
"Reyni you don't need to do that," I say. "You are marrying me; you don't need to act like a maid."
"I am sorry," she says. "Odin says he might have a plan but it sounds like it won't work in time." I sigh.
"I understand," I say. "Tell him thank you and that I will take him out to see some girls the next time he is in town."
"I will," she says.
"I am worried that we won't make it in time," I say. "I would suggest phoenix tears but it would take time for me to alter them to make it work." Zeus comes back moments later.
"I am sorry Cartil," he says. "Everything we found will take too much time."
"As did we," Michael says. "We are out of time."
"I guess I have no choice then," I say. "Thank you for trying guys." I open my eyes and look at the tree. "This is going to suck." I walk over to the fountain and look at the water. "Just this once lend me this power early." I close my eyes. "I am the Crimson." I open my eyes and my eyes turn into dragon eyes. I roar.
Part 3: Island Resort
"I can't believe you own your own island," Xenovia says.
"This amazing," Irina says. "Its so pretty here."
"This is going to be fun," Asia says.
"The perks of working with every faction in secret," I say. "Among other things I have done. It's a good place to relax. We all have earned a great rest after the war with the titans."
"Cartil?" Rosswiese says.
"Yeah what is up?" I say. "Let me guess you want to study the ancient magic I know." She nods. "Have fun and we can worry about that later." I turn to everyone. "Welcome to my island paradise, you will find a lot of fun things here. Also there are hot springs here. So the way the housing works here for us is each family gets their own building. For example Issei and all his future wives will stay in the same house. Also Issei you can only peak at your wives." I turn away from everyone. "Let's have fun."
We arrive at the check in main building. "Welcome back Master Cartil," the woman at the desk says. "We have sorted everyone out already. Here are the keys."
"Thank you," I say. "We are here for a week so let's enjoy ourselves."
"Right," everyone cheers.
"Ravel, can you gather all of Issei's girls please and meet me in ballroom in an hour?" I ask.
"I will do it," she says.
"Alright everyone go get settled in your rooms and meet me back here in 2 hours," I say. Everyone nods. I watch everyone leave and sit down on a couch. I place my hand on my face. "That form took way more out of than I thought. I really do need to wait until it has matured enough for me to use it right."
"Here you go master," a woman walks up with water.
"Thank you Liana," I say. "How is the family?" she smiles and sits down next to me.
"They are doing well," she says. "You saved my marriage, I thank you so much. You are a good man with a good heart."
"I do what I can," I say. "I love to see people happy. People deserve to be happy." I take a drink of the water. "Don't forget to enjoy yourself as well." I say and stand up. "Enjoy life while you can." I walk away and wave. I walk into the ballroom and look around. I smile. "This place will make miracles happen."
"What are you doing?" sister asks.
"Thinking," I say and turn to her. "You all are early." I walk over to a table and sit down. They come over and sit down as well.
"What did you need to talk to us about?" she asks.
"This island has many romantic places," I say. "It would be a good idea to work with Ravel so you all can have your own private moments with Issei while you are here." They all blush and I laugh. I reach into my shirt and pull out a book. "This will tell you every romantic place on the island. Pick one that will benefit you." I stand up. "Have fun girls." I walk away.
Hours after the meeting with everyone and getting things planned out. I am in my room looking out at the beach and the ocean. "Is something brothering you?" Hanalil asks.
"No I am just looking out at this beautiful scene right," I say. "I am happy so why would I worry?" she walks up beside me and looks out at the ocean.
"You always did like the beauty in everything," she says. "What are you going to do now?"
"I am going to let my network deal with finding the Gods of Chaos," I say. "I am going to take the time to enjoy being with my family now."
"You have earned family time," she says.
"I have earned more than that," I say and I pinch her butt.
"Don't push it," she says. "You are still not hundred percent and Lilian is sleeping your bed."
"I am sorry that she has to," I say.
"Don't be," she says. "Lilian needs you the most right now. I am fine with it. I always have you anyway."
"No fair," Trisa says. We turn around. "I was going to buy that bikini, I saw it first."
"Too bad," Raina says. "You left so I bought it." Trisa glares. I shake my head.
"Can you fight quieter please?" I ask. "Lilian is sleeping."
"Sorry," they say. "We will take this outside." They leave the room. I sigh.
"Why are they suddenly competing?" I ask.
"Trisa is just over reacting," she says.
"Trisa's birthday is soon," I say. "I get it Raina bought it as a present but Trisa reacted badly once she saw it I assume."
"Correct," she says. "Have you talked to Catherine yet?"
"No," I say. "She has returned from the bath yet."
"You didn't go with her?" she asks.
"She was already there when I got back," I say. "I wanted to wait until she was relaxed also." The door opens and Catherine walks in. "nice timing."
"What is going on?" she asks.
"I would like to speak to you if you don't mind," I say. "I will let you finish, so can you meet me outside after you are done?"
"Alright," she says. I smile and walk out of the room. I walk outside and look out at the beach again. She comes out minutes later. I smile and grab her hand. We walk down to the beach.
"I heard you did good," I say. "You kept your cool and fought with your head." I turn to her and grab her hands. I look at her with a smile. "I am proud of you Catherine. As your master and husband I am very proud of you. You are no longer my apprentice, you are an official swordsman."
"Cartil," she says with tears in her eyes. "Thank you so much. I am so happy right now." I place my head against hers.
"I love you Catherine," I say.
"I love you too," she says. I kiss her.
Part 3.5: Island Resort Next day
I have woken up but I haven't left the bed. I am holding Lilian as she sleeps. I am rubbing her belly. The rest of the girls have left. "Everything will be okay my kitten," I say quietly. I slowly and carefully get out of bed. I walk over to the phone and order some food. I sit down and watch Lilian sleep. "You are so cute when you are asleep."
"You talk too much," she says in her sleep. I quietly laugh to myself.
"So adorable," I say. I walk over to her and kneel down. I stare at her cute face. "I am going to be hit but it will be worth it." I lick her cheek. She blinks her eyes open.
"Why are you licking me?" she asks. I stand up.
"You looked so sweet," I say. "I wanted a taste." She rolls her eyes.
"You are a dork," she says. "What time is it?"
"9 am," I say. "Everyone else left. I am supposed to take care of you from the sound of it. I have already ordered food for you."
"What about you?" she asks.
"I will be fine," I say. "My pregnant little kitten needs to eat more than me." I smile and she sits up.
"Can you help me to the bathroom?" she asks. I hold my hand out and she grabs it. I walk her to the bathroom. She goes in and I close the door. I hear a knock on the room door and I answer it.
"Morning Cartil," a woman says. "Here is the food and how is Lilian this morning?"
"Thanks Eva," I say. "Lilian is doing fine so far. She is in the bathroom."
"That is good," she says. "Enjoy the rest of your day."
"Thank you," I say. "Say hello to Maria for me." she nods and leaves the room. I walk over and place the food on the table. I set up everything. I hear the bathroom door open and I walk over. I help Lilian over to the table and she sits down. She smiles.
"This looks good," she says. "Who was it that brought the food?"
"It was Eva," I say.
"I always liked her," she says. "She was always nice to me." I smile and sit down.
"Well she did want to steal you from me at one point," I say. "She finally married Maria."
"That is good," she says and takes a bite of food. "Happiness rules all."
"Wise words," I say. "Lilian there is something I need to tell you after you have given birth." She tilts her head.
"What is going on?" she asks.
"Don't worry about it," I say. "It's not important yet." I poke her head. "You will be a wonderful mother." I smile.
"Where did that come from? She asks.
"Just speaking my mind," I say. "Now eat more." I grab a spoon and hold it up to her mouth. She opens her mouth and feed her. She smiles. "You are being so adorable right now. I love it." she blushes. "I love you Lilian."
"I love you too," she says. "My husband, my savior, and my king."
Part 4: A week later Cartil's lab
I have come to my lab to look into the issues with my formations. I walk over to the computer and hook up the scared gear to the computer. I am going through the data. "Everything looks normal so far," I say took myself. "Wait what is this?" My eyes go wide in shock. "What the hell have I done?" I step away from the computer. "What the hell did I do?"
Computer screen reads
Crimson Archangel: Corrupted
King formation: Corrupted
Queen formation: Corrupted
Rook formation: Corrupted
Knight formation: Corrupted
Bishop formation: Corrupted
Infinite Crimson Archangel God: Virus detected
King Formation: Corrupted
Queen formation: Corrupted
I sit down and blankly stare at the computer. I hug my knees. "You stupid fool. You broke everything. My favorite form is gone. I am screwed up big time." I crying and stare up. "I don't know what to do anymore."