"Hope can only be built with action."
Matriarch Impossible
Impossible Is what Horus would say at this moment. Horus, Russ, and Corvax were all in a room. they positively made sure it was only the three of them.
"Horus, are you positive that this is the case? This accusation is incredibly serious," Corvax said. Horus was possibly suggesting an assassination attempt on Issei's life, orchestrated by Alpharuis. Such a thing would be downright heretical in The Imperium of Man. It would have been an act of treason. Russ on the other hand could believe it out of all of the sisters, Alpharius was the most mysterious and a wildcard. if any of them were going to do such a treacherous act that a serpent would be behind it.
"Thinking about it, her story, and time a place don't make any sense whatsoever, I've even talked to some of our sisters, yet in all of them Alpharius was always seen in a different area from the last," Horus said.
"Yet what would she gain from doing such a treacherous act?" Corvax asked.
"Do we even have to ask Alpharius, she is a master of trickery, she was always in the back silently scowling even In war meetings," Russ said, finding Alpharius to be bizarre and dishonorable at times.
"What even makes you think she was capable of it," Corvax said.
"It was during the first time, we met Issei that I noticed her strange behavior, Think of it isn't it strange that the Intel master who feeds on information and supplies it with her networks, wouldn't want to know about Issei, not mention how quiet she had been,"
"While she is also the master of espionage, she's also a master in covering up the truth," Horus said.
"Can you see how much change he has brought to us, liberated Angron, gave Konrad peace, Fugrim has become more humble and Lorgar's religious zealot behavior has become obsolete, perhaps there is more to this boy, than anything, if we bring him back, that could be much more change to the imperium of man and we can imagine, changes that might be unfortunate for a few powerful individuals,"
The two could see where Horus was going with this statement. Russ nodded too but her hand gripped her axe in bitterness. This meant that Alpharuis could have been possibly aligning herself with a third party. However, that proved to be a false idea when Russ thought of it. A matriarch, taking orders from some high-ranking human noble, seems very unlikely.
"Alpharius could be thinking about the risk of bringing Issei back to our homeworld, think of it if we brought him to the Imperium, think of the progression we could make, those sudden and fast progressions with power, like this, can lead to many hazards and calamities," Covrax said. Her hand gently taps the table. "She could be thinking about the Imperium's safety,"
"That manner of thinking almost got Sanguinis and Issei killed," Russ said, her fangs ready to bear down on that wicked hydra.
"Either way I have a strategy, Corvax I know we are not on the best of terms but could you please keep an eye on Alpharius? Russ, you will be following Alpharius closely and studying anything in her movements, I will confront her about her suspicious behavior. Russ if you don't see anything strange check her room," Horus said with steady certainty that Russ would find something in that room. There was a grim nature on Horus's face, She was already looking at the worst situations that could happen. Corvax was not the more prominent supporter of Alpharius but if it came down to combat she would side with Horus. Seeing the blood spilled from Issei would no longer be happening.
"Well, it appears you have a plan in motion, when do we act," Russ asked. Horus smiled and gazed at the two.
"We start the plan now."
Down in the queen iron chamber. Perturabo was watching the unconscious Issei, with a steady gaze. She was typing away a storm on her wrist computer, even though the lack of servo-skull did bother her. She thought they were very good at keeping data but she would make due. Right now all of her armor was off yet her right glove still now. She wore tight black, comfortable clothes under her armor. The clothing she wore did show off her voluptuous body. Very few saw her like this. She was always wearing her armor, though, at this moment, she didn't need to, it would be more in the way of her research. The shield was down for easy access for Perturabo to reach and touch.
She is right about studying his body structure. performing x-rays to understand more of his Unique Physiology or properties that they have seen so far. Perturabo needs to get a closer look at Issei's face, to check his pupils to see if any mutations or dilation was there. She slowly hovered her body over Issei trying to open his eyelids. She could see no blemishes or possible skin mutations on them. It was flawless in her opinion.
"Interesting," She said. The moment her pride opened Issei's eyelid she felt something that jolted her senses a bit. It was soft and nice, a gentle touch, something she was not familiar with. Always iron that had the strongest resolve. Yet something gentle was able to get a reaction out of her.
Honk!
She glanced down and could see her right breast was being grabbed by Issei's hand. Perturabo let go of Issei's eyelid only to find his hand falling back to the table.
"What in the world?" Perturabo asked out loud. Thinking that Issei was awake. glancing at the young teen's face realizing he was still unconscious, but how could he move? What caused this reaction? Perturabo was bewildered but she still had research to do.
Perturabo slowly went to look at Issei's eyes again. This time in a different spot, where it would be most unlikely for him to grab her again. The moment her fingers made contact with Issei's face his hand reached out and grabbed her breast.
Honk!
Perturabo let go and backed away from the table. She didn't understand what happened. She tried it again with the same result.
Honk!
"What is going on with this boy!" She thought. quickly she had to do a test to see if her suspicions were true. She grabbed a small makeshift reflex hammer and tapped his knee. Issei's hand shot out and grabbed onto her breast, one more time, actually making her shake in joy. That joy was completely replaced with utter shock in herself. She grabbed her chest and slowly backed away. She had a tiny red blush on her face. She was lost in the moment and couldn't explain what had just occurred.
"I don't understand what's happening. Did his perverted nature somehow change and alter his reflexes so that he would only manage to grab breasts!" Perturabo thought in a panic, realizing that her suspicions were true. all the evidence and key emails may have pointed at it. Though Perturabo couldn't say, she didn't dislike the action and it wasn't on purpose. and his touch wasn't cold or heartless. The matriarch could feel the emotion and intense passion for the flesh on her chest. To think someone would care so much about that specific part of your body made her blush. quickly she put down those feelings. There was only one thing she thought of herself, making weapons and finishing the great crusade; she would put any of these feelings on hold. Even if Issei did bring her peace of mind the time they've spent so far stranded on this planet may have been the most peaceful moments in her life.
Taking a side sigh she went back to her Research this time a bit more knowledgeable of what to avoid to touch. She didn't want to raise her hopes for anything. Thankfully the others didn't notice.
The Lion and Mortarion were almost finished watching all the information, on Issei's phone they had a couple of messages to read, they had watched a lot of information on the phone and deduced that this devil culture wasn't what they expected, the money side of it showed an economic system, which was strange in their eyes. They also learned a bit more about the ranking system. Though they still disliked it, a caste system was never a good thing.
Mortarion still other in its manner generally, from her past and other experiences had beaten another message in her mind. liberation from the oppressor. They did find some enjoyable music from old Terra, their so-called pop and rock songs were certainly catchy.
The final match that Issei had talked about, was a little enjoyable, they both knew Angron would have despised rating games, though they could see how bad Issei's state of mind was during the match against Sairaorg. If Issei was so important to their group they should have postponed the match, it was clear that Issei wasn't fit for battle. Their opinion of Rias had even changed instead of a wicked girl all they saw now was a young girl. Trying to reach the top with her friends it was a bit of a surprise hearing many of the other tragic stories and how it was held together by Issei. It was then they realized Issei had one true power they couldn't ignore and that was leadership. Mortarion believed she had more in common with Issei now, only that Issei was able to get his vengeance on the person who killed him.
"When you awake from your slumber, I would like to talk to you," Mortarion thought, She thought possibly make a friendship with Issei. Right now she wanted to make a connection with someone. After a calamity of news that changed her world, she felt alone, Mortarion knew many of her sisters opposed who she was.
Mortarion even didn't understand many of them as well, she struggled with how they couldn't understand her pain. That was how Mortarion viewed it, The others thought she was a brutal warrior, who did more damage to a planet than bring it into the Imperium while bringing that aura of death.
The Lion had to challenge Issei to combat soon, She now saw Issei as a valuable finite resource. Something that would even allow the Emperor himself to spread more into the Milky Way.
"Is that all of it," Mortarion asked. The Lion glanced at the phone and found some unread messages. The Lion's eyes widened seeing who it was from.
"There is a message here from Rias," The Lion said after opening it her eyes widened. Mortarion. Deep from the darkness, the harlequin watched wondering when she would strike, after seeing all that was on the phone, she was impressed by that mere human.
"Not bad human," She thought.
"Well, that's interesting, an apology letter," Mortarion said seeing a little bit of the context inside. Before they could read the contexts inside the message, they heard steps come down from the door. Alpharius was walking towards Issei with a mild stare at Issei. They all gazed at her present. Thinking she was here on business.
"Hello sister don't mind me, I was just doing a perimeter check, just wanted to make sure this room was safe and secured for our special guest," Alpharius said in a monotone voice. The Lion narrowed her eyes at Alpharius. How dare she suggest that Perturabo security needed to be checked. The Lion out of all of them held great respect for Perturabo, knowing she made very few mistakes, backed up by her victory against the Hurd.
Mortarion thought the same Perturabo should not even be questioned, The queen of iron would know if the enemy was in this room.
Eldar are known to be calm and keep a strong hold on their emotions but The harlequin was having a hard time holding in her laugh, seeing how things were going.
"If they only knew," She thought.
Perturabo slammed her fist against the stone wall in anger and stared bloody daggers at Alpharius, finding her so-called assistance to be an insult. Alpharius didn't care but glanced at Issei. Her helmet made it hard to tell what was going through her mind. She began to walk around the room with a prideful poise. She stepped towards Issei but Mortarion blocked her next step.
Alpharius turned her head up to face Mortarion's height.
Mortarion may have been able to see Alpharius's face, though even a warrior like her could read Alpharius's body language, it was cold and unwelcoming. Her sites were locked onto Issei's unconscious body.
"Is there a problem Mortarion," Alpharius asked.
"Your supervision is not needed, we don't need a snake slithering into the room," Mortarion said. Finding that Alpharius would cause more problems.
"I agree unless you're here to study Issei which I highly doubt, then please escort yourself out," The Lion said. Alpharius glared at the phone and didn't need to watch the device for she had already had, during the commotion with Issei and Sanguinius. She didn't need to watch that again, and she knew the Lion would easily deduce that. It would bring risk to her plan.
"Forgive me Perturabo, I see you have everything under control," She said leaving the room with no hesitation. Alpharius slowly turned around and walked out of the room. The girls soon went back to their errands. It was back to normal and the room atmosphere settled back in.
The Xeno was the only one who was on edge. she had watched this new matriarch, walk into the room, and witnessed this master of stealth sneak something around the dark corner of the room. it somehow was evading the Matriarch's eyes. This proved to be tricky should she assist and point out, risking herself, and even her life, or perhaps she would be entertained some more watching the events unfold.
"It is always a joy to have a choice," She laughed in her mind thinking how another grand act was upon her, by now the troop should be here, and when they did they would love to put on a show for her honored guest. Issei would be in that spotlight and she would suckle every last drop of excitement out of him. Her master never said to bring him in one piece.
Alpharius was not fazed after being thrown out of the room but she did fear the Lion. Alpharius would always be able to read any of the other's moves. The Lion was always the most unpredictable. There were moments in the past when Alpharius's paranoia got the best of her, making her believe that the mighty Lion had solved her identity and the complete mystery of her twin.
That proved to be only her immigration, right now she confirmed her assassination attempt on Issei would begin today. After watching and witnessing the boy's powers, she realized Issei was a danger to the imperium of man. it would also greatly affect her grand plan of saving humanity.
Alpharius believed that Issei's awesome power didn't belong in this world. Fortunately, she was the gardener to prune this imperfection. She had a wild and vicious smile. Thinking of executing the plan, thankful it was all up to Omegon. Thankfully, with that pasty Seeno, she noticed in the room explaining why Issei died was perfect. Of course, Alpharius noticed it the moment she walked into the room, but did not say anything. Finding it to be the perfect piece to a masterful scheme.
The device she set in the room was a silent teleporter. An item piece from the Rangdan. The unique gadget's name was Blindspot. This item was from the dark age of technology, all she had to do was set up a beacon, and even with a thought she would be able to appear behind them all. Unfortunately, the beacon had to be in that spot. For the user to teleport, there is a very limited disadvantage but with her skill, she would more than make up for it. It would be like she wasn't even there.
She reminisced on the plan knowing she went over it with Omegon Now she was in the main hall still getting repaired from the great battle. Wooden shards littered the ground and cracked on the floor.
"Alpharius!" Horus called out.
Alpharius glanced around her shoulder to see Horus standing behind her, with a stern face.
"May I have a word with you,"
Omegon sat in her room, with a perplexed face, She was trying to think of a reason to end Issei's life but each reason fell flat on its face knowing that the potential to change her world. Omegon had seen more of Issei on his phone, seeing the wonder of his world. Issei was the key to new heights to be reached, to simply kill him would be an utter waste and shame.
The healing he has been able to cause is amazing already, the fates of many were changed because of him. The blood had been denied from Khorne, The fates from the wears and pleasure had now been humbled.
Evil can now be redeemed, The great night hunter can rest. Killing Issei would solve nothing. Standing up she had made her choice. Issei shalt not die tonight, this had gone too far, and the great plan was in shambles. She was going to confront her twin about this, so she stood up and walked to the door.
Quickly she stops as the sound of rapid footsteps approaches the door, In haste she hides her present in the shadows of the room. The door slowly opened as Russ began to sniff the room trying to find something. Omegon watched Russ rummage around the room like a brute, even if she was a master of stealth her massive size would still give her away. So instead of hiding she would do acting.
"Hello Russ," Omegon called out from the shadows. Russ pointed her ax at the shadow in the room. Omegon knew Russ thought she was Alpharius and the matriarch would fully use it to her advantage.
"Calm yourself Russ I'm not angry I just want to talk, can I help you?" Omegon asked. Russ was a bit confused because she saw Alpharius walk into the down chamber room, how did she get here so fast? Russ would improvise the plan on her part, she would not be fooled or tricked, and if Horus was suggesting treason, hostile force would be necessary. Not to mention Russ had a very strong dislike towards Alpharius, she found her manner of warfare to be dishonorable. The idea of backstabbing never was Russ's favored in her home world.
"Where is Fulgrim spear?" Russ asked. In a stoic tone of voice. The sound of a wild growl lay behind her voice. This was no longer a sister-to-sister moment but an interrogation. Knowing the spear was long gone and disposed of, she had nothing to fear.
"You can look around all you want, I doubt you'll find anything to your liking," Omegon said in an almost smug manner but still trying to be humble. Russ rummaged and smashed the room trying to find evidence of the spear. Omegon was smiling with mockery knowing The Wolf Queen would be a dog chasing its tail. Russ stopped seeing as she tore apart the room finding zero confirmation of Alpharius' treason. Russ was the executioner of the emperor and the smell of mischief was dancing across her nose.
"Wait smell," Russ stopped and used her nose. The smell in the room began to appear to Russ's senses. Then like a bloodhound catching a scent, her head spun around at the door. Walking toward the corner of the room she knelt on the ground to see a tiny dot of dark crimson. Russ could tell who this belonged to, it was Issei and what's worse confirmed her suspicions. The Wolf lord spun around and gripped her ax. Omegon's eyes widened at what the wolf lord saw, how did she overlook something like there was no reason the blood should have been there, even a tiny drop could equal large amounts of evidence.
"What did you find, Russ?" She asked. Russ narrowed her eyes on the traitor.
"I've seen enough," Russ said. "You're coming back with me either you come with me or I'll drag you back!"
Horus had her sites locked onto Alpharius, she would have the truth today or never. Confronting was needed right now. Though knowing Corvax was hiding while watching, made it all the while more comfortable to gain the truth from Alpharius.
Alpharius quickly hid the remote to the teleport in the wrist slot in her armor. To Horus, it went over her head but Corvax could see what happened and already there was mischief at play here. What did Alpharius just hide away?
Alpharius held a stoic and ice-cold composure, she would not break or fall under whatever Horus was planning. Alpharius could tell Horus was trying to achieve something out of her. Horus might have been the most charismatic but that would never affect her choice if only Horus knew how deep the serpent's fangs had already influenced her life. Many choices and military plans made by Horus had Alpharius peeking behind.
"Is there something of great importance you need to ask of me?" Alpharius said. Horus gave a soft cough clearing her voice, There was a slight creek in the room, Alpharius knew it was just the wood expanding in this weather heat. Horus glared at her sister like an enemy.
"Where were you when Issei was fighting for his life," Horus said. Alpharius already found the counter gaps to change the conversation.
"My, my caring for Issei more than your dead sister,-" Alpharius was cut off by Horus.
"Please I was more worried about Issei than Sanguinius, but would you tell me why you didn't show up when there was a giant commotion," Horus said, determined to find the answer.
"Well, I was on the other side of the building-," Alpharius said.
"So you did hear it, You're telling me that you heard a warzone and yet did nothing, I know that's a lie, so it begs the question, what were you doing? The hunting party was already looking for the Zeno. While you were inside," Horus said, saying it in a sarcastic, thinking voice.
"And?" Alpharius inquired.
"And After the duel Fulgrim had, you also somewhat disappeared, while another example was when I went scouting in the abandoned city, and why were you gone?" Horus said. Alpharius's eyes went wide as dinner plates, thinking how did she know about that.
"What assumption did you get this from," Alpharius said.
"From me,"
Alpharius felt a chill go down her spine. Knowing whose presence was behind her. The great Rogal Dorn stood with a displeased front right towards Alpharius.
"I always keep a record of everyone leaving the building, and those who are not in their rooms at a certain time I did not announce this to anyone because I did not want the list to be thrown off, I wanted to make a suitable schedule, but it seems that Alpharius cannot be bothered to do so," Rogal said, her bordering on anger. Alpharius quickly denied any of this, though reading the situation that could be very bad.
"And what does this even mean, what are you insinuating? That Horus and Sanguinius we're out, " Alpharius said.
"That you weren't here," Rogal said.
"Which means that you have been acting…" Horus paused, realizing how heavy this claim was. "Like a traitor."
"HOW DARE YOU MAKE SUCH ACCUSATIONS," Alpharius yelled in anger. "You dare question my actions, I have been nothing but loyal to the cause."
"We do question it because you have been doing nothing while staying away in the background, almost like you're doing it on purpose," Rogal said. "You're not leaving until we get answers,"
"I'm not a renegade like the other two," Alpharius said. "I thought that lesson our bond taught you that,"
"My confrontation with Malcador was a grievance and I didn't mind your support but this is something that can't be forgiven unless you confess right now. Alpharius, please tell us what you were doing," Horus asked. Her claws flexed with anger. There was a storm of tension brewing in the room. Royal stare would have been a war scream but watching for Alpharius to plead guilty. Alpharius smiled under her metal helmet.
"I did nothing and there is no evidence besides saying I left at a certain time means nothing!" Alpharius said. This game of clue was coming towards the end. How could they even dream of proving anything against a master espionage spy like her? It was hopeless and in an arrogant prideful moment, Alpharius had looked down upon them all.
"This is just pointing fingers, my dear sister. I'm sorry, but the boyfriend Has to die," Alpharius said.
"That might be true but I know you better than you think. I know that you are lying because I didn't say Sanguinius was with me when I went out, only one person knows that," Horus said. Alpharius felt a strong metal glove grip her shoulder.
"Is me," Rogal said in a cold, unforgiving voice. Alpharius was at a look of words thinking how she was taking precautions, each step of the way and forgot the simplest thing to espionage, keep her mouth shut. It was a simple mistake anyone would make. She wanted to run and scream but wouldn't. Thank goodness her twin was out there, she could finish the mission and get the plan back on track. While all pinning the blame on Issei in some sort of complicated plan.
"Fine, take me in if that would satisfy your suspicion," Alpharius said. There was a long pause but Corvax could see their way no hostility in Alpharius's stance. It looks like she will come quietly.
Then a voice shouted from the far end of the hall, that boomed like thunder. The stops that marched down rumbled the building.
"HORUS!" Russ Shouted.
Boom!
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Boom!
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Boom!
All of them could see Russ standing in the hall, dragging an unconscious Alpharius right behind her. In her left hand a piece of floor broad, that Rogal disliked seeing in Russ' hands. What was the point of budding anything nice in this house? However, the most jaw-dropping part was seeing another Alpharius being held by Russ.
"What is just…" Russ stopped speaking, seeing another Alpharius standing right in the center of the grand room. "Alpharius?"
All of them were completely lost for words, All the Matriarchs knew there was something off about the alpha legion but this was not what they were expecting, they could tell both of them were matriarchs just by that feeling alone. Alpharius was at a loss for words, this was not how the plan was supposed to go, she watched her world crumble around her. The great plan to rid chaos and save the emperor was gone. The flow of glory and others who gave their life to this cause was in vain.
Omegon who finally woke up, her helmet gone and crushed. She gave a sad smile to her twin and a weak chuckle escaped her lips. Alpharius's heated glare fell upon Omegon, Alpharius wondered what madness had fallen upon her twin. None of the others could speak seeing what was in front of them, shouldn't be even transpiring in this reality, there were originally twenty matriarchs now it was an astounding twenty-one.
"What are you laughing about!" Alpharius said in an irritated tone of voice. Russ pulled Omegon to her feet and gazed at her defeated gaze.
"I'm laughing because we finally get to meet our other sister, how great is that! They don't have to stare at two faces and think they're looking at the same face Isn't that great,"
"None of that is great, we are now obsolete, and our goal is gone. The one thing we are built for has become a total mockery!" Alpharius said, raising her voice into a dangerous yell. The other matriarchs raised their weapons quickly and surrounded her. Omegon lay on the wall holding her side. it wasn't widely known, but the twins had a very slow healing factor. they could survive a lot of life-threatening punishments but it would take a long time for them to heal. So it would take a while to be in tip-top shape. Though Omegon would be resting for a bit.
"Oh give it a rest can't you see it's over, There is no more plan no more future, we have to work with what we have now, towards a better future!" Omegon yelled.
"What is going on here, who are you!" Russ yelled.
"Oh sorry I didn't truly introduce myself, did I? My name is Omegon Twin to Alpharius, sorry for the delayed introduction or should I say we've met before, but I've never truly revealed who I was," Omegon said. All of them had shocked expressions at the information. Now it made too much sense for how the Alpha Legion worked. It was in some stranger disarray of orders. There were two commanders, giving orders at the same time. Alpharius refused to accept this reality, all this was nothing but a test to bring that future to fruition. Nothing would stop her, nothing matters.
"NO! It doesn't end like this, I shall kill Issei if it's the last thing I do!" Alpharius said. The matriarchs in great haste tried to reach out and subdue her, even Corvax launched straight at Alpharius, though she was an inch too far, as Alpharius in the blink of an eye, vanished from their sites. All the matriarchs blurred past each other shocked at what happened. Rogal let out a frustrated cry.
Omegon was in pure shock. "No," She said in a sad whisper. What had her sister become? The look of devastation and utter madness. Oregon found herself being pinned to the wall by Russ, her back crushing the wall.
"WHERE IS SHE!" Russ asked. Omegon was now quiet and devastated. The event she just witnessed had broken her heart. What had become of her other half?
Horus' claws stabbed right into Omegon's shoulder, Russ was shocked at the action and let go as Horus was looking her dead in the eyes.
"You two did this, you made Sanguinis fall to the red thirst and put Issei in a critical condition, Tell me where she is heading next!" Horus demanded. Still, even with the claws of Horus stabbing her shoulder, her mind was broken.
"How could she fall to such madness, the plan is over. I have put an innocent potential in danger, I have to make this right," Omegon thought.
"She's going to kill Issei-," Omegon declared, only to be cut off as she was slammed deeper into the wall.
"Don't be foolish, she would risk fighting all three of the others downstairs!" Horus said. Omegon realized they wouldn't listen; she had to redeem the mistake she had made. she would pay the cost that she had made today body mind, soul spirit all of it would be given to make the wrongs, right. For a better future.
Omegon in great effort head-butted Horus so hard in the face. That she let go of her and the claws that were buried in her flesh pulled out. She worked her leg strength forcefully, trying to get to the Perturabo chamber with great haste. Russ leaps at Omegon and slashes her back with the power she carries. A fresh wound was made on her back but she was still Pushing forward until her golden hour arrived. Russ reached out to grab her but found air between her fingers. Corvax blocked Omegon's path and gouged at her sister's side. Making Omegon cough up blood.
Omegon only had one shot at this, her strange, and Unique ability to raise her presence from the others could be activated right now. but they would easily find her going down the stairs she had to deceive her true path. Corvax threw her to the ground while the others reached to subdue the so-called doppelgänger in their minds. Omegon with her swift hands threw two silver cylinders into the air. All of them quickly covered their eyes.
Knowing that these were flashbangs.
Boom! All the matriarchs in the room were blinded by a quiet, white light. Omegon had the foresight to we're her helmet. Then he leaped away into the staircase that led to the iron queen chamber. She ran down the staircase in a flurry of panic that was rarely seen on a matriarch. She felt hopeless and panicked. through this dark tunnel, she only wanted to see the light on the other side. Each step was a reminder of the possibility of failure.
"I WON'T FAIL!" She believed. She stepped into the light of the Queen of Iron chamber. Her murderous energy was directed toward Alpharius. Unfortunately, the Matriarchs in the room mistakenly thought it was malice at Issei.
The Maritachs stepped away from Issei, finding her presence to be extremely hostile.
"What are you doing here?" The Lion asked in a strict tone of voice. That commanding presence made her hold her spear tighter. Perturabo wonders the same, she was here a moment to go to check on the force field around Issei, Perturabo would explain to Alpharius that the shield needed to be given a break, a prolonged use could cause an explosion. Then quickly left to go check on Russ. So why was she here now?
Issei's eyes soon turned into horror as quickly realized something.
"Hey, guys, that's not Alpharius!" Issei said in a panic. All of them turned their heads toward Issei in shock at such a ridiculous calm. However, this ridiculous claim was soon answered by mad laughter from Alpharius.
"Oh, you are such a riot," Alpharius said, actually wiping away a tear from her mad laughter. "I can't believe it,"
The Lion glared at Issei with an Annoyed stare.
"How dare you say such a-"
"I can't believe you figured it out, I don't know how but it certainly is amazing, this long grueling game I played for so long only for it to be dismantled by you, I bow my head in respect to you, I'm not here to cause you any harm, I'm here to stop the other one who's here," Alpharius or the real person Omegon. The true identity of this matriarch. "I am Alpharius that is a lie,"
"Protect me from what!" Issei said. Omegon smiled and collapsed on the ground, showing that behind her back thousands of blades stabbed into her flesh.
"From Hydra Dominatus…" Omegon said, finally passing out from her wounds, though deep in the shadows behind them, another watched its spear, ready to stab at the right moment. like a snake in the grass, waiting to strike its prey at the right moment.
I am Alpharius and this is how the story shall end.
While in the plan for all this to the end we were all Alpharius…
Alpharius leaped out from the shadows and was about to strike Issei with her long spear that would have cleft his midsection in tween. All of their eyes were looking at the unconscious Omegon, this was the moment, the kill, the sudden execution and she wanted to do this.
Alpharius jabbed her spear like a torpedo that could puncture 30 dreadnoughts in one hit. She was lost in a mad euphoria.
"This is it, the death of Is—,"
That feeling of destruction had ended. Her whole world had stopped while the will to kill was shattered. The unique weapon, the pale spare blade was caught in the grasp of a small hand. While a pair of amber eyes were staring right into hers.
"What are you doing, Alpharius," Issei said in an ominous strict voice.
Issei had caught the pale spears. In his soft hand holding up an entire by a single hand. The other matriarchs gazed at what they saw. All of them were flabbergasted at the site. none of them could speak even the assassin in the room had her jaw dropped. At this moment her reality broke; there was no justification for fighting her grip on the spare loosened, and she fell to her knees. Her head hung low as Issei still held the spear.
Issei gazed down at Alpharius his irritation quickly flipped to worry, "Are you good Alpharius?"
The teen was completely lost in the situation at hand who was that weird twin girl? Alpharius weekly looked up with shock.
"Can he tell the difference between us?" Alpharius thought, even though this was a great question it didn't matter, The battle was all over, and there was only one choice now, To achieve her dream come true, while her sister where ready to subdue her…
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The only thing left to do was detonate the bomb she had on herself, A small warhead that she placed herself, and take them all out. To be more precise anything within a mile radius.
She raised her hands about to slam down the bottom attached to her inner chest before any hands grabbed her, Alpharius thought this was all over, that this was the mission to end it all.
Alpharius's life flashed before her eyes and it all led to one-word regret. It was full of backstabs, betrayals, and what's worse was the lying. Nothing she said was very true, in some deep part she wished one day, she could say her name to her family, to the whole world and it would be looked upon with honor. There would be no more lies only a truth.
That her name was Alpharius.
Pertuabo realized what Alpharius was going to do and she couldn't stop it. "NO, YOU FOOL!"
The warning fell deaf on Alpharius' ears. Perturabo for the first time in a long century. She felt lost and hopeless. Perturabo was an atheist at heart but she wished for some sort of miracle to happen. If this was the end, Perturabo hated it.
"I still haven't finished my research on Issei," Perturabo said.
In this Grimm parallel moment of despair, no one felt any hope, for in the future there was only darkness. except this was the future Alpharius saw. blinded from the darkness that she had created for herself. It would take the hands of light to pull her out or something else.
Crash! Was the sound of the stone hand wall, exploding behind Alpharius. Shooting debris behind her a cloud of dust obscured the being who stood in the dirt. A hand smashed down upon Alpharius's head while another ripped off her tight armor holding the key to the explosive. Horus, Rogal, Russ, and Corvax all ran down to see what the disturbance was, while also checking on Issei's Well-being.
Alpharius could see the outline of what could only be called a devil. None of the others could move as they could feel an overwhelming aura that tsunami into a pure-blood rage that caused the matriarchs to freeze in their place. Issei's eyes widened at the person that stood in front of him.
Horus made a choked call, making sure she was seeing things right.
"Sanguinius," Horus called out. The dust cleaned away as the sunshine from the outside leaked into the dark room. The Lion felt as if their father was standing right in front of them but there was crimson light shining at them.
The dust settled and standing in the light was none other than Sanguinius. In a completely new look. She still wore her golden armor. Though that wasn't the important detail, Sanguinius's golden hair tips now were decorated with crimson. Her skin tone is now a healthy creamy white. Her sky-blue eye was replaced with a bright ruby-like red. On the lower side of the checks down to her neck, Red scales patched in a unique beautiful stripe of red. Her white wings now had ebony and red lines at the edge of her wings. This was an angel who had not fallen noir raised above the earth. This was a beautiful creature of peace and balance.
Sanguinius gave a cocky smile at them all, showing her now sharp teeth. Issei was hit with a wave of nostalgia. There was no denying what he saw, recognizing what feeling this was. A dragon was standing in front of her.
Alpharius didn't know what to do all she could ask was how?
How did all this even happen
Alpharius tried to move only to be hit so hard that she impacted the ground so deep, that her body outlined the floor. The chest where Sanguinius punched now caved in armor showing how it was paper to her now. Sanguinius' dull eyes gave chills down Alpharius, and after a few more seconds Alpharius finally passed out. Falling into a deep uncouniuss
Sanguinius gazed at the room seeing all of them watching her. They couldn't think of any words to say but many of them held their ground and weapons out. Waiting for Sanguinius' next action, would she go in a berzerker rage, was she here to devour Issei? That harsh gaz that could make an Ork War boss shiver vanished as she faced her sisters. There was a moment of silence. Horus was shaking gazing at Sanguinius unsure what had happened to her. Issei could see what he did in the dream world had some effect on the outside world but he wasn't expecting this. Sanguinius was completely different now she was an absolute wild child.
"Greetings sister, Horus, Issei are you hurt," Sanguinius asked in that kind sisterly bond. She stepped on Alpharius to move closer to the others. Which made them all step back, except Issei who had a soft smile.
"Your looking…" Issei tried to pin the right word to say she was beautiful but a simple complement would do. "Good."
Sanguinius gave a soft blush at the comment and twirled a strand of hair between her fingers. Issei was a bit surprised that such a comment reacted out of her.
"Oh thank you, That's very nice of you," She said in a nervous delight. In reality, just seeing Issei right now made her heart pound with pure joy. She felt like she was on cloud nine just even speaking to him right now but years of self-suppression, taught her to hold her emotions very closely, so she wouldn't panic like a schoolgirl.
"Sanguinius," Horus called out. She was terrified that this was a trick but that darn smile she wore, couldn't be a lie. So bravely walked forward without fear wanting to face Sanguinius' head forth and if she was not well, put her out of her misery.
"Sister are you-," Horus was cut off and hugged my Sanguinius in a tight warm embrace. Sanguinius gazed at her sister with a warm smile, Horus could see the soft tears leaking out of her eyes. Horus even this close could feel no departed malice, only a calm, tranquil, bright, happy aura. Horus comes to only one logical conclusion about what happened to Sanguinius.
"You're cured," Horus said in shock. Everyone else in the room didn't know what to do but started in complete awe at the information that was given.
"But-but how?" Horus asked as Sanguinius let go of her.
"Who do you think?" Sanguinius said as the answer was so obvious at this point. Horus turned to face Issei who was sheepishly, scratching the back of his head like he had done nothing.
"You did this," Horus asked. Issei gave a sheepish smile.
"It's a long story and I may have seen something I wasn't a fan of," Issei said. Many eyes were set upon Issei but he wasn't afraid. He took a deep breath and held a serious expression at them.
"I was hoping to talk to you about the imperium of man and what exactly are you doing on this great crusade," Issei asked. The room was silent, but they understood sooner or later he was going to learn the truth better now than ever. Rogal was trying to think of a better manner to explain it all but the tone of voice she heard pointed that maybe Issei had seen some of the more unsettling aspects of the great crusade. Horus stood up and nodded, holding a stoic face.
"We will only if you tell us how you cured our sister," Horus said seriously. Issei understood what was happening here; it was an eye for an eye. Issei crossed his arms and smiled.
"Fines but it's gonna be a long story and you might not like what you hear," Issei said.
"And people call me mysterious," Omegon choked out from lying on the ground. This heard a swift kick to the gut from Russ.
"Shut your trap," Russ yelled.
"You also have to do some explaining to us," Rogal said. Quickly taking off her helmet and frisking her to find anything else. Rogal was the hand of the imperium She built this place with only one goal to protect them from the worst, clearly, that was not possible anymore. Rogal gave a harsh gaze at Issei.
Issei met the cold gaze with his own warm stare.
"I will Rogal," Issei said.
Sanguinius then had a gentle smile on her face. "Well, there is one thing I have to do, Horus," Sanguinius said as her face became mischievous. Horus raised an eyebrow and then in seconds she moved like a blur past them all. snatching an unaware Issei into her grasp.
Everyone was shocked and thought Sanguinius was going to try and eat Issei. Horus reached out her hand. Issei was close to the angel's beautiful face.
"Wait Sanguinius don't-," Horus was cut off as Sanguinius did not bite Issei. No, what Sanguinius did, made every matriarch in the room drop their jaws. Sanguinius peppered Issei's face with light kisses. She was doing them so fast and quickly that Issei was put in a daze. Sanguinius
"What? Like you didn't see the signs," Sanguinius said in a sassy tone of voice. All of them were confused while Issei was embarrassed and hoped Konrad or Angron wouldn't kill him. The day was saved while a hydra was slayed. Their world was still in the path of Zeno.
What's Trazyn up to?
In faraway parts of space, there are many ways to die horribly. An Ork could beat you to death and laugh at your death. The Dark Eldar can turn you into the latest fashion furniture, with your human flesh, Even Mankind has its cruel and common terrible demise. Even in death, you'll serve the Emperor. Out of all of them, the most unique in disposing you of life were the Necrons machines with those souls trapped in a metal body and cursed codes. The great sorry of these beings who once ruled the stars is one of great sadness. Though their empire was spread across the Milky Way Galaxy they suffered the great shame of disease and weak flesh. Almost due to Poor planning of radioactive suns was a big factor but it's not a blame game. They sought immortality to save their race, they asked the greatest beings and wises. The old ones being said to be as old as the galaxy itself were all-powerful, and all-knowing so the unfortunate asked for their help, but it was denied.
When all hope seemed lost for their race fell on their greatest king, the silent king- In desperation struck a deal with the gods of the stars. gaining Immortality at a terrible price.
The flash has gone, replaced with metal, and all free well, stripped to serve against their enemies, now pawns in a galactic game. Those with patience and perfect timing were able to free themselves from their captors and imprison them in their machines, making them work for all eternity and internal suffering.
To avoid losing anymore, the silent king demanded almost all of his subjects fall into slumber. Until it was the right time to reclaim their galaxy. though not all of them slept.
His name was Trazyn the Infinite, and one thing he was the historian he loved to collect. He secretly observed from a far categorized labeled and stored information about the passing years. The grand space of this structure spans for miles all over and under the planet. This impressive structure was known as a tomb world. A true marvel of technology that to a mortal eye it would appear as magic. Trazyn walked over the silver floors, his mortal silver body still perfect in every way. Most Necron stood tall and had straight backs, though Trazyan was the exception, as he walked with a great staff and had a hunch of sorts. It is a reminder of his old life. Before the Bio-Transference Trazyn was a Necrontyr scribe and Chief Archivist who oversaw the mummification of Necrontyr Phaerons.
He enjoyed collecting all types of history, it was a joy to him. These were storys that held so much information. He procured many items and people across the galaxy. Many of the items he procured, were not given willingly, and possibly everything in this tome world was stolen for history.
This tomb world was his museum, pride, and joy. There were hundreds of artifacts on grand displays floating above black stone stands. Living creatures stuck in time itself. A little trick from Trazyan himself. Freezing time around these living beings, he walked by mentionable few displays.
The first was a small human soldier who, with such a great, magnificent, braided beard, wore extensive armor and a biker get-up. A squat a class of subhumans they are hilariously and very deadly.
The next is another treasure from humanity, larger than space, marine, yet warm, older armor with a red visor, and a plumed feathered helmet. A thunder warrior belonging to ancient Terra itself.
Many Rathbone constructs were set up, neatly labeled, dated, and procured for visitors to get a gaze.
The next one Trazyn walked by made him put more haste into his step. The noise of intense breathing could be heard. A hulking green armored figure stood with his smooth armor and red glowing lens that was staring at the space in front of it. Behind the glass was its white eye glaring at Trazyan. This was a Krork a relic from a war that shocked the heavens. Trazyn wasn't a fan of this exhibit being around it made him feel a bit uncomfortable, granted he had total control over this tomb world. This one always made him feel anxious; As if he got too close it would attack him. He pushed on further to walking past more rare and sacred relics. Even with his world-size collation, Trazyan still needed more each day for history will always keep passing.
He soon reached a very advanced table that displaced a hologram of the universe. He gazed at the Milklyway system trying to figure out what to watch and study next or better take a grand prize for his museum. He heard about so much drama happening recently with the humans. It involved the mighty space marine legions losing their gene mothers, it was baffling that all of them had vanished. Trazyn found the situation fascinating, to him it appeared the emperor's daughter was whisked away all at the same time. The level of planning had to be from a high being to consider the infinite number of errors that could have ended in a disaster but yet it was different.
A great search had begun from the human side and the crusade was put on hold. The screech was led by the emperor's finest and best. Legends were sent to find them, heroes of the imperium. Trazyn in his mind knew not to interfere with this grand manhunt but the opportunity to half almost all of the Matriarchs couldn't be passed off. So he would find them and put them in his grand gallery. Perhaps he could find their location faster than the imperium.
Then suggested they were in the untamed parts of the Milky Way galaxy or wilderness space. That might have been true yet something felt off about that. Trazyn began to think carefully about his next choice. Then he felt a small vibration shake the table. Trazyn shifted about to see the shadows in the room slick away; like they were alive. The vibration began to turn into a violent quake. The walls of the chamber began to crack. While whispers echoed all around Trazyn. He protectively held his staff he tried calling for any Pariahs to sweep the area and make sure his location wasn't breached. He knew his tomb world was something of an impenetrable fortress, it was no warp entity for this place had black stone everywhere. However, he did notice how the shadows enjoyed it, dancing over it like bright flames.
The darkness peers above the giant ceiling Making an everlasting twilight. The green glow of the room faded now being a dim space for the horrors of the darkness to roam free. Trazyn could feel the whispers turn into a chorus of chats.
"He who made dark has returned,"
The whispers grew louder and the sound of stopping began getting a giant rhythm starting. The sound of footsteps stomping in a crazed rally.
"He who made dark has returned!"
The giant swirl of darkness swallowed the light, covering the room in the dark. The only light that shines over Trazyn, His staff keeps him from blindness. Then he could feel something behind him, Even with his metal body the code in Trazyn's soul Demanded him to turn around, like his instincts that were long thought gone, had just returned from this moment to warn him.
He spun around to see a giant cloaked figure made out of space from the dark abyss. Gazing at him and his shadowed head close to his. Trazyn felt fear enter his mind seeing this being of pure darkness. Nature and even the supernatural had abandoned him. Trazyn fell to the ground holding his weapon up.
"He who made dark has returned!"
Then in a shot of light, the shadows vanished from the walls now in perfect condition. The tomb World stopped shaking while light returned to the dim place. Trazyn had felt scared, lost, and most importantly confused. Trazyn in this moment of uncertainty let out a joyous infectious laugh. All this unknown information was just what he desired, who wouldn't love to learn a new thing such as this? By his broken shattered gods, he was amazed. He jumped on the table and began to screech through his galaxy-wide map, trying to locate where this shadow came from. The infinite had to take this opportunity before the divine could snatch this chance for him.
His fraud soon marched in with their weapons ready and raised.
"You Called us my lord?" The main Pariahs asked. Trazyn waved them off to leave him be while looking through the star maps. even though the metal being had a little emotion on his still face. You could see the glint of excitement in his green envious eyes. That incident was only a few days ago. Trazyn spent days looking for anything to no avail.
Trazyn Necrons Necrodermis's body was working so fast, he was a silver blur to the normal eye, He had all his Canoptek scarabs micro-managing a giant machine, looking through the maps, pinpointing and crossing off locations that showed no suspicion active. The Hundreds of spots they crossed off were astonishing, Trazyn had never given up for a second on his hunt for knowledge. It had to be now or never. The key was comprehending where this wave of darkness originated. Using very advanced math to determine the radius was the step to locate it; yet even this proved to be useless the math made no sense.
It was only then one of the scarabs flashed a green light on its back. Letting Trazyn know it found something. Trazyn marched around the table his walking staff slamming on the black stone floor as he walked. The Scarab displayed a series of numbers except the numbers started to change. He clicked on the green orb on the Scarab back. A green hologram should and it was a rare sight, It was a solitaire harlequin.
Trazyn scratched his metal chin; not because he was itchy but showing he was thinking. What would it be doing out here? Trazyn thought of just taking the ship and being a complete waste of time, yet he stopped thinking about how alone the vessel was.
"Perhaps I should follow you," Trayzn clicked on a button on the screen, sending a scarab to latch onto the space vessel. The action was so swift and routine that Eldar wouldn't have noticed. The scarab took some time but in the end, it was sending out singles for only Trazyn. He smiled at his choice knowing he would prosper from this choice.
Now it had been another week, with no results of his shadow being. The sound of talking echoed throughout the hall. As Trayzn tapped his finger on the table.
Trayzn thought of just cutting his losses and aperture that Harley Quinn that he saw, Eldars were always rare so having this one would be a great choice to have in his collection yet nothing showed itself. It was not too long before he received a message from his majesty; the silent king himself told him to wait for his arrival. Though Trayzn wouldn't follow the order, waiting for the king would take lifetimes and this opportunity wouldn't last for long.
Trayzn could feel a new tide in history start to stir and he wouldn't miss it.
The metal table projected a hologram screen, the scarab had sent out a single and now showing the world through its eyes, onto the screen.
"Shadow up!" Issei yelled who was on the screen. Trayzn walked closer to the screen and watched with eager eyes. Trayzn could see the shadows distort around his body, it was the same as the shadow being. He felt a sense of joy like a little kid seeing a Saturday morning cartoon. Issei was fighting Fulgrim in his epic duel.
Trayzn was at a loss for words, the battle between them was a thing of legend. Trazyn was floored on
the floor watching the fight commence. Seeing the elements of shadow and lighting, it was watching two primordial beings duking it out like the gods of all old.
He watched the battle for hours, not even losing interest for a second. Then the final climax of the battle happens.
"Blackout!" Issei screamed, making a great big explosion that cut off the video feed. Even though it ended and the video was destroyed, the coordinates were still there and he had found his source and it led to a great treasure. The numbers appear on the screen. While Trayzn already left the room.
The screen was frozen on one and that was Issei Hyoudou, An image paused on him letting out a battle cry. Trazyn let out a sly satisfied laugh.
"My what an interesting human, I wonder what history lies behind his mind," Trazyn said with a hint of satisfaction. The metal being stood tall and triumphed. He tapped his staff on the ground as a maze of green lights lit up the room. Thousands of green eyes were lit up into the dark abyss.
"Let us chronicle this new being!" His voice echoed through the halls. A Power Grand had been unleashed. While shadows played in the dark lingering for the warp to arrive.
In the present…
Trazyn was aboard his ship, a Cairn-class ship, a giant vessel with its crescent moon front, making it have a somber look to it, well covered in black stone material.
There from the deck of the ship, he was hovering over the world, where Harley Quinn landed. He tapped his cane with such joy at his good fortune. After a small number of days and moving around this uncharted solar system he had found what he was looking for and he couldn't be any more happy.
Gazing at the strange world with glee, hologram maps started to mark and create codes to where this Issei was. The expedition had begun and the entire planet would be searched thoroughly. Atom by atom if necessary and he was here for the taking.
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Or so he thought…
Unknown to Trazyn a ship was closing in on the planet.
uses a holo-field that distorts the user's image and mimics their surroundings when the user is stationary and renders them invisible. A large ship that had an aquatic-like appearance, The color of dark blues and blacks made it easy to hide in the void of space. Its mighty wings are placed on the back front and bottom, This ship was majestic and a rare vessel for the keen eye to see. On the main deck of the ship a great window to space for the crew and captain to see. Their Eldrad stood watching the planet with great hope his staff in hand. Many other craft worlds didn't heed his words, this was now a solo mission with a small army to back him up. Eldrad looked at the planet's surface. The world was covered in mostly water, and the land was colored like a Rainbow.
"Pease for the sake of us, let me find this Issei," Eldrad said.
So I hope you guys liked this week's chapter but good news everyone, I've found someone to help edit my chapters. so will be going back on this story and the reaction fic. It will be a slow and grueling process and many lives will be lost, It is a sacrifice I'm willing to make but In all seriousness, I'm so grateful for you guys and Argent345, We have reached 400 hundred followers and I can't believe it, so thank you all for enjoying the story and their more yet to come. I'll keep doing my best. It going to be a while for the Chapter to be out, like two weeks I have to get this next one right. Also, some good news I have, been getting some art commissions for the story Frankly you deserve it, I have found an artist but it's gonna take a while.