Many of those gathered in the large devastated square in Barcelona were surprised, shocked by the appearance of the Man in the Blue Suit, and his manifestation of the power thanks to which he stopped everything in time shocked practically everyone, a pair of red pixies standing on the verge of trembling, a gray-haired Moxxie in a black jacket trembled on an image of rushing shrapnel stopped in the air, and his wife, Millie, dressed in black, even fluffed up her black hair and her yellow eyes trembled at the image of great power, reflexively letting go of Loon's fluffy tail.
The scarlet horned imp Blitzo, looking at everything with red-yellow eyes, took a few steps back to the trembling dark gray hound, and Vortex reflexively tensed when Blitzo nudged him reflexively, his fur under his black shirt and gray pants stood on end and Vortex's red eyes nervously searched for any place so as not to look at the image of the newcomer's power, and the most curious scientist in brown clothes and a jacket, despite what was happening today, watched the flying fragments with great curiosity with his green eyes, stretching out his hand to one of the pieces suspended in the sky, right in front of him, but standing next to him, a gray owl with a white face and a black beak, wearing a red T-shirt and a gray coat made of owl feathers, grabbed his hand and looked eloquently into his eyes with her terrified pink eyes, putting her finger to her lips.
Shocked the most, Verosika with her spiky white hair, a pink succubus in a flashy black and white star dress, trembled just by looking into the stranger's gray eyes, Verosika, after meeting John and his power, was quite afraid of him until he turned out to be their ally, but this, the image someone who wandered in space and with his power could do anything made her the most terrified, in all this there were also those who had no faith in the power and who the mysterious visitor was, and these were two cherubim, a yellow sheep Keenie in a yellowish dress, but she saw the manifestations power of the newcomer, the Man in the Blue Suit, she couldn't believe what she was seeing, not that someone like that could be more powerful than their creator, their father.
Cletus, standing next to him, also watched the mysterious person with disbelief, at one point he found so much strength in himself that his light purple eyes focused on the newcomer and Cletus soared into the sky, wanting to say, do anything, but the silence was broken by Loona, who started running, as it turned out. to the black-suited assassin falling on his left knee, as weakness and fatigue had finally caught up with their savior, the black-haired assassin chosen by the newcomer, and endowed with great, ever-increasing power.
- John, you're fine. Loona asked, helping John stand up.
- no nothing, and I'm sorry for all this, I shouldn't have let them threaten you all, you, and forgive me for my wife, I don't understand her. John said, currently deep in thought about his wife's actions.
- John, what happened here, I thank you for everything and your wife, I don't know. She said Loona, placing her head on the killer's right side and a smile appeared on her face as she recalled how John rejected Helen's proposals and even said that he didn't recognize his wife today and wasn't with her today.
However, what Loona did could have attracted the attention of many, but it only focused the watchful gaze of Millie, who was the only one currently not paying attention to Loona and her strange tenderness towards humans, although Loona was a rather self-centered hound and often showed great interest and curiosity in people, while also having some problems. surprisingly, everything was going too well when it came to establishing contacts with people or peers, but finally everything was interrupted by the sharp voice of Cletus, who took off towards the newcomer, the Man in the Blue Suit.
- who are you really, some kind of illusionist, there is no one more powerful than my father, there is none. Said Cletus and then everyone looked at him as the force of gravity grabbed him and pulled him towards the mysterious Man in a Suit and his eyes lit up with the reflection of the cosmos.
- you don't believe, so look and understand one thing, this system was created by my hand, and your father appeared as the first great being, he reached into the afterlife and created their two different reflections, if you don't believe me, ask your father when you talk to him you will meet, and tell me why none of you can ever reach other worlds, why you are not there, why?. Man in Suit asked, letting go of Cletus and the shocked cherub took off running away from him and accidentally bumped into Verosika in her two large globes.
- I!. Cletus squealed as he landed on the ground, trembling in his orange jacket, blushing slightly, and Verosika blushed, too, and giggled to herself, regaining her good humor for the first time.
- You know, it's nothing bad, maybe we'll do it again someday. She said Verosika, sounding naturally flirtatious and mischievous, and Cletus cleared his throat, feeling a little nauseous at the thought.
- you, who, what's going on here. Blitzo asked, focusing everything on the alien visitor.
- tell me why me, why now, what this is really about. John asked.
- careful John, careful, it could be dangerous. Loona said placing her right hand on the assassin's left shoulder.
- none of you have to be afraid of me, first of all, and secondly, John, as I see, you have many questions for me, don't you, so today I will give you answers to every one you have, and I see what they are, go ahead and ask them, go ahead. Said the Man in the Blue Suit.
- why me, what's going on, tell me. John asked and the Suit Man turned to the destroyed building and with a flick of his finger began the rebuilding process.
- first of all, why do you think it's about two worlds, and I gave you a word that you would meet your wife and I kept my word because I never lie, and why do you, it's simple, I personally don't care which side wins here , if Helen wins, she will break the two afterlife and they will merge with the final afterlife of the cosmos, it's simple. Said the Man in the Blue Suit, in front of everyone, renovating and rebuilding the destroyed building of the museum of applied history in a matter of seconds.
- wow, how are you?. Keenie asked and the Suit Man looked at her, showing no emotions as always, as if he had never felt them because he didn't need them.
- it's simple, we don't need such a mess here, and besides, I'm capable of it, I can really do a lot, but let's get to the point, Mr. Wick, because we still have a lot to say, right. Said the Man in the Suit, turning his full attention to the chosen one.
- you're probably wondering why you, why I chose you and gave you the power of demon hunters, the power of many, the power to hit anyone with any gun or even a penknife, and able to devastate legions of empty ghosts, why do you think I did it?. The Man in the Suit asked, directing this question to everyone gathered.
- because you have a goal. Tom Clark said as he stepped out of the line and even though Octavia grabbed his right hand, he managed to get out of the back positions with her.
- I have no purpose here, I am beyond your understanding, because I am The One Beyond It All, but I always give one thing, a truly free choice, which this world does not have, giving itself into the service of fear and lies, but what is happening here today is something special, because you, a free man, you Mr. John Wick, with your decision and action, you enter the world, you give a second chance to make choices so that others can choose, Helen wants to take everything so that it becomes uniform, in its own way it is brilliant and for that I I will watch, because in your hands, her hands and maybe someone else's will be the fate of the world and the two afterlife and remember to achieve your success Helen, your wife will follow the traces of the old war, she will find Murmur and he himself has knowledge that others intentionally rejected and forgotten, but they never knew it and never saw another one of the Golden Tokens falling into this world, and the last one in this world being the key to its success, because the tokens were created by our hand, scattered in space, the tokens have their own will and choose, now the last of them who fell here first and was divided into two parts by the powers of two other worlds, now this last token resting here divided into two parts is so easily used as a weapon, as a tool for creation, and in the hands of someone such as Helen can destroy two worlds, once it was used but Sydonai and Murmur made a mistake, each of them used this power separately and they started arguing and they did not want to combine the two parts, for the rest they could not, this was the main reason for their fall but not that together, that's why you understand what this is about, she and you and maybe someone else, you will decide everything. Said the Man in the Suit, explaining all the issues, and when he finished explaining, an invisible wave spread and the world around started rushing again, the shooting star in the sky disappeared somewhere beyond the horizon, and all this, the blowing wind hit everyone, a gentle warm breeze blew hair and clothes, and everyone looked around. I looked around and realized that everything seemed normal again.
- so all this, you let him and her decide everything, it's crazy. She said Octavia, standing in front of the black-haired scientist.
- I am beyond your understanding, but if you say that I am crazy, then it is true, there is something in it, but now you have to understand one more thing, today you have become part of something very big and what you do is your free choice, you can race with the enemy to Sicily, to the Etna volcano, tomorrow morning you will start the race, because today they and you should rest, but not here, it is not the right place. Said the Man in the Suit and everyone heard the sounds of the approaching police, Moxxie, Millie and Blitzo instinctively grabbed their guns and ax ready to fight, while two cherubs landed in front of them to stop the possible fight, finally everything was interrupted by the scream of Verosika who pointed at the Man in the Suit and he illuminated his right hand with an unknown power of brilliant blue colors.
- What's going on?. asked Verosika.
- I don't know, but it doesn't look good, whether he wants to make pork chops out of the approaching policemen. Vortex asked, hiding behind Verosik, but he was her bodyguard.
- what he is doing. Loona asked as John covered her with his body.
- I don't know, but it's not a hostile action, I guess. John said as always cold and focused and everything around the Man in the Suit became covered with Crystals, the crystals completely surrounded him until suddenly they exploded in a huge wave, everyone with wide eyes watched as the crystal wave penetrated their bodies and everything around them became different, even the sky it was different from the starry one in Barcelona now it was different, covered with thick clouds and the ground beneath their feet became more slippery and surrounded them by a few small ornamental trees.
After all, everyone realized that they were at the top of a certain building, in front of a small table on which there were four tickets for four rented rooms, and the mysterious Man in a Suit approached the table, placing the last fifth ticket on it, giving one last comment, advice, and thus giving the last choice.
- as I said, each of you has your own responsibilities, you also have a chance to choose, just like John, you, my friend, chose to fight with your wife, if you had gone with her, everything would have been decided at the beginning, but it happened differently, then, you have a choice to go with him to Sicily, or go about your business to find your happiness in the arms of your loved ones. Said the Man in the Suit, handing the uncertain Octavia a first seat for two.
- here it is for you, one shared room but two separate beds, it should be enough for a start, I hope you won't complain about the hotel itself, it has three stars but it should be enough, I don't think any cockroach will surprise you here, everyone has their own rented place until tomorrow , You. Said the Man in the Suit as he distributed the seats, giving the next ones to Verosik and Vortex, the next one was given to Blitzo and his crew, the next one to the two cherubs and the last one to his chosen assassin.
- now today, here you can decide what you will do next, because John Wick, I believe, will follow in the footsteps of his wife and the imprisoned Murmur, right, I say goodbye and remember, free choice is a great treasure, but you, or maybe more of you, will decide the fate of so many , giving them a future, choices or you will take everything from them, I say goodbye and maybe tomorrow, it will turn out because nothing is certain and that is what freedom is all about, my friends. Said the Man in the Suit after being handed the last seat at the Victoria Hotel, then he rose into the sky and disappeared into the unknown in an opening and disappearing black hole, leaving behind one great consternation and one who knew from the beginning what he would do tomorrow.
- my wife, someone has to stop her, I will take care of it, and you, whatever you do, do what your heart dictates, and you don't have to come with me, and I would prefer you stay here, it may be too dangerous for you and I wouldn't like to endanger you to unnecessary danger. John said as he came down from the observation deck.
- John. Loona said, wanting to follow the killer, but there was no need because John stopped in front of the open door leading to the stairs leading to the upper floor, looking for a moment at the sky full of clouds, but before Loona took the first step, she suddenly squealed and growled, feeling Millie grab her tail.
- You're so strange today, I've never seen you so tender towards someone. She said Millie, nudging her husband who probably didn't understand any of it, and Loona, looking at her adoptive father, growled at Millie, barking her eyes.
- just don't suggest anything to me, I am curious, two forces fought for his soul, he is a very interesting man. Loona said, trying to avoid the difficult topic, but she growled again when Millie made a snide comment to her.
- you know, I see something different, chi chi, eeee. Millie squealed as Loona grabbed her tail and dragged her to the other side behind the wide-eyed Moxxie.
- is something wrong. Moxxie asked and suddenly with his wings fluffed up Cletus landed on the table talking to everyone.
- yes, there is something wrong here, very much, everything, him, the Man in the Blue Suit, what he does and how he plays with us, it is impossible that he is the ultimate creator, I don't believe in it, no, but. Cletus said, shivering slightly under his orange jerkin.
- but what now, Helen, as he said, will not give up, tomorrow she will try to get to Etna, if she manages to free Murmur, the one who was defeated by our father and the greatest traitor, I don't know what awaits us, I don't know what have you decided, but I'm flying to Sicily tomorrow, and even though I feel nauseous just thinking about it, I'll help you. Keenie said and the little yellow sheep's words made Blitzo clutch his stomach in disgust, but he knew that the combined powers of them and the cherubs could truly strike down faceless black and white wraiths beyond John Wick himself.
- I guess we have no other choice, there is too much at stake here, our two worlds, I am with you. Blitzo said and Millie and Moxxie raised their hands holding a gun and an axe.
- this will be a historic moment and I don't feel sick about it today, on the contrary. Moxxie said as his yellow eyes trembled with tension and the desire for a new adventure.
- that's right, we'll do something great together, it'll be fun. Millie said as she hugged her husband.
- we're also going with you. Octavia said, winking at the black-haired scientist, but this time they all said a big NO together.
- no, this is not a place for you, it may be dangerous there. Said Vortex, ruffling his ragged fur and trying to sound as confident as possible.
- exactly, I don't want to think, if something happened to you because of us, Stolas would rip our heads off right there, no matter. She said Verosika.
- I don't want to be a witness to what I've already seen, I don't want anyone to hold you under a gun, under a knife, please Octavian, I don't want to. Tom Clark said, holding Octavia's hands and looking them straight into her pink eyes, and Octavia took a deep breath.
- OK, so what do you propose, darling?. She said Octavia.
- and I have an idea, the further away, the safer, since everything will go to Sicily, I have an idea. Tom said.
- what, what do you have in mind?. Octavia asked, looking with great hope into her lover's green eyes.
- Japan, my friends Kurt and Mike told me about their parents and their marital journeys, if the future, our future, were not so uncertain, I would take you to Japan only after our wedding, but right now there are so many unknowns. Tom Clark said and Octavia immediately hugged him full of joy.
- oh Tom, how happy I am, so take me tomorrow, take me, and now let's go because my eyes are closing on their own. Octavia said and she and Tom were the first to leave the meeting on the show roof of the Victoria Hotel.
- since they're going to Japan, I'll follow them, me and you Voirtex, someone has to keep an eye on them, especially now. Verosika said as she walked down behind the couple in love and pulled her subordinate's ear.
- Er, yes, yes, we'll take care of it ourselves, too bad we can't help, aaa. said Vortex, jumping in place as his eyes met the cold and focused gaze of the assassin holding a spot in his hands, standing in the doorway.
- Mr. Vick, thank you for everything. If it weren't for you, this day would have been a tragedy for me, I probably wouldn't have been able to cope or forgive my parents. Octavia said, shaking hands with John.
- now I know, you wouldn't shoot at me, right, that is. Tom Clark said, scratching his hair nervously, knowing he had made a blunder.
- no, I wouldn't do that to you, not me, and I wish you good luck, I hope we won't meet again on business, of course. John said and was the first to let go of the observation deck, and Octavia, who was walking with him, pulled Tom behind her, and Verosika, now feeling obliged, pulled Vortex by his torn teeth like a ruthless boss on the way to great success.
There was silence for a moment, and finally the three imps and two cherubs looked at each other, knowing what they had promised each other today, and they had promised a lot, first of all, cooperation and tonight until the end of everything, and the future, as the Man in the Suit himself said, today depended on them and on the elevated , a marked killer.
- so we start tomorrow, I hope that we will somehow be able to bear your manners. Said Cletus, knowing the rather difficult manners of the three imps.
- I hope that I will be able to endure your bluster and humor, because you are not so infallible, today the legions of empty ones, Helen, and this one, this thing, showed how wrong you are. Blitzo said as he found the room number at the venue, which was number 15, and despite their mutual malice, both Cletus and Blitzo waved it off, it was so surprising that even Keenie and Moxxie looked at the two former enemies who were laughing at their sarcastic words for the first time. comments.
- well, I didn't expect that, you laugh at your own remarks and jokes, it's strange. Keenie said in surprise, hiding her yellow wings behind her dress.
- well, I didn't expect that either, but is it bad, as he would say, because he's already said it, even about a person, sometimes you have to do something crazy, that's how we go, right Millie, Em, Millie, what about you. Moxxie asked and Millie was currently occupied with a completely different matter, namely the wolf lady leaving without a word, but before Loona managed to disappear quietly Millie suddenly screamed out loud.
- where are you?. Millie shouted and Loona's fur and tail stood on end before she looked back with fury written in her shining red eyes and visible teeth as she growled.
- what, can't you see I'm busy, I'm going to find our room, 15, yes. Loona said.
- of course, room 15, from what I saw, our room is close to our friend, Mr. Wick has a room opposite ours. Millie said, and Loona, hearing this, first widened her eyes, then growled threateningly again and disappeared from everyone's sight.
- what's wrong with her, she's kind of weird. Moxxie said, shaking his wife's hand.
- it seems, no, it's impossible, but Octavia, wait, is it true?. Keenie said as she suddenly fell silent even before Blitzo's sharp glare.
- what did you see, if you know, tell me now, I have to know as a father. Blitzo said as he walked under the table and looked straight into the eyes of the little yellow sheep.
- I do not know if I should. Keenie said and Millie came to her aid, laughing to herself.
- it's obvious, you can't see how from today our Loona is very fond of someone special, I've never seen her like this, but I heard that when a bloodhound is in love, it behaves this way. Millie said, ending with a short giggle, and everyone, except for Keenie, who knew the truth, looked at her, unable to believe what they were hearing.
- my daughter?, John Wick. Blitzo said, grabbing the gun from under his jacket and moving towards the exit of the terrace.
- I think he'll need our help. Cletus said, slightly trembling.
- no, he's not that stupid, I guess. Moxxie said, but a certain note of fear ran down his spine and he was the second to run after his boss, dragging Millie and the two cherubs behind him.
A moment later, everyone found themselves in a wide brown corridor with a colorful silver carpet, watching as Blitzo trembled slightly as he saw the killer entering his room, while Loona, taking a deep breath, looked down at the silver carpet, feeling angry but only at herself, and seeing that nothing bad had happened. Moxxie walked up to her boss and she screamed in his ear, which caused such a strong fear in Blitzo's heart that he jumped and stuck his horns into the ceiling.
- what's that! what happened, what happened!, you, Moxxie, if I come down there in a moment and kick you, you know what, and you know why, oh, what have I got. Blitzo said as he was pulled down to the ground by Loon and she rather scowled at everyone behind her who now knew her dark truth.
- Well, I guess we don't have much time, it's time to sleep, tomorrow we're going to Sicily. Loona said, looking at everyone with a sharp look, and the two groups, the imp and the cherubs, went to their rooms to spend this one of the few peaceful nights before another day and a fierce fight all the way, because nothing was certain except one, another confrontation, and this one sucked. with wide steps.
So, in one of the rooms where there were two separate beds covered with colorful bedding, Verosika, remembering the whole day, was only observing the table and standing glasses of juice and tea brought by her bodyguard, still regretting that after recently undergoing rehab, she had to avoid stronger drinks and so much today she wanted to drink something exceptionally strong after everything she had seen and experienced, but she couldn't, she had invested too much, so Verosika, taking a glass of carrot juice in her hand, drank the entire contents, pretending that it was something completely different, and her bodyguard sitting on the other side he suddenly jumped in place.
- Um, boss, I think someone wants to talk to you. Said Vortex and Verosika, looking at the bottom of the glass, suddenly stammered, thinking that what she saw was some symptom of her imagination, but when she put the glass down on the table, she realized that it was not a symptom of imagination, but it was the main contractor of the current failed order of the owl demon Stolas, dressed in a jacket and coat. who, as it turned out, already knew about many of the events.
- you don't have to explain yourself today, I know everything, and if you meet Mr. Wick, thank him for me, but that doesn't justify your failure, why Tom Clark is still alive, yes, and I know my daughter loves him, but today the order was not broken o no, but change yes. Stolas said as his red eyes glowed red.
- Um, boss, I mean, what should I change, what should I do, how should I solve the case, how. Verosika asked and Stolas grabbed his white face and black beak to lift two fingers and look at the pink succubus in a stunning dress.
- you don't know, Vortex, or your boss started drinking again, she was in rehab, she shouldn't have been. Stolas asked, looking down at the dark gray hound standing at attention.
- no, I can vouch for Verosika, she is sober today and despite everything that happened in Barcelona she is sober today. Said Vortex, reaching for his boss.
- so tell her that as a succubus she has talents to deceive and seduce people, so she probably knows what our agreement looks like today, let Verosika seduce this scientist, Tom is only a human, he is not John Wick who is immune to the power of seduction, just like us and these effeminate morons from heaven, so I guess you know what we're talking about today. Stolas said and Verosika looked at Vortex and then at her employer, confidently getting up from the chair, ready for her great mission.
- I won't let you down, no one has ever resisted the power of a succubus, not even one of the guys. Verosika said confidently, agreeing to a clever and outgoing plan, and now, apart from watching over Octavia on her way to Japan, she had a second goal, seducing Octavia's beloved and breaking her love for Tom Clark.
- well, I don't know, from what I once read, these were guys who were able to resist the charms, and they were, among others, demon hunters, and truly, madly in love, because sometimes love is not born of lies or fear, that's how it is sometimes. Vortex said and Verosika sat down in her chair and laughed evilly, confident in her power and abilities.
- Vortex, don't be naive, it doesn't happen, today the world is what it is, true love is a rarity and it doesn't happen today, I will prove it soon, to you and to myself, and of course to my daughter, I will prove that there are no people beyond fractures except one. Verosika said confidently, accepting the new changes in the contract.
- so everything is settled, when you break this funny man you will also receive a share of Blitzo, and Tom Clark will be erased from the world by my daughter, this will show her that you can't trust people. Stolas said in the hologram's reflection, because due to shock and the power of black and white ghosts he was unable to transfer to the human world, he could and had already done enough, even too much, and the fate of one man today seemed to be written until the very end.
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Finally the cards have been revealed and the die has been cast, today everything has been revealed, the whole truth, but there is something else that is hidden here and shines more and more every moment, it does not change one thing, John decided to fight with his ex-wife for reasons known only to him.