Ostrel is in his office screaming and destroying things out of frustration.
Ostrel: SON OF A BITCH, ALL OF THEM. ALL OF MY GENERALS ARE DEAD!
Demon: Yes my lord General Rugar was defeated a couple of weeks ago, but we were able to find the missing prophecy because of him.
Ostrel: Where is it?
Demon: SLAVES BRING OUR LORD THE PROPHECY!
Two lower demons walk in chained to each other. One is Joce the knight who was a part of Perrot's group and the other was Tum Shua the man who killed Ale's father. Joce had escaped capture using his strength and was eventually taken down by some demons hiding in the shadows. Tum Shua was sentenced to death for the murder of King Rie and was executed by decapitation and had his head sewn back on when he was converted into a demon. On their backs were giant slab copies of the drawings that were in the mountains. Ostrel looks over the drawings and smiles satisfied with what he sees.
Ostrel: Even with his death Rugar proved why he was the top general of the demon army.
Demon: My lord, who could possibly replace the late generals?
Ostrel: I will worry about that when the time is right. Now, begone I have work to do.
The demon bows and yells at the new lower demons to get out, they struggle to carry the prophecy stone out of Ostrel's office. He sits at his desk and laughs out loud from the sight he saw on the stone.
Ostrel: So that's what those people saw, this is excellent.
His laughter continues while his father shuffles on his throne, his eyes unfocused and blood shot snapped into focus.
Azrael(Thinking): Lanercost.
A lower demon carrying supplies walks by Azrael, but stops when noticing his foot shift. The demon looks over and sees the tubes fall to the ground as Azrael stands up, the whole country stops moving as Azrael towers above the clouds. The demons bow instinctively where they are showing their respect for their lord. Azrael shudders and his body begins shrinking down to the size of a tall human. He stands as a large black shadow towers behind him where his throne is, a cloak covers his head which now has a human look as his horns recede, his eyes are blood red and his upper fangs jut out of his mouth slightly. He takes a step and the pressure behind it shakes the country as a whole, the demons further out in the country begin to shake from it while the demons closer collapse, even the higher ranking demons either fall completely to their knees drenched in sweat or are also knocked unconscious. Ostrel feels the pressure and unlike the other demons hardly reacts, he does struggle to stand as his legs became weak but he fights through and jumps out the window floating down to his father.
Ostrel: Father, your centuries long hibernation is over it seems.
Azrael: It seems the hero is nearing, we must be prepared.
Ostrel: Heroes father. Three of them.
Azrael: Three huh. Well this will be interesting my son.
Both of them laugh as the demons still bow.
Three months have passed since the battle between Jacob and Rugar. His team of eight wives have gone on several quests and been through several small towns and villages while on their way to the demon country. They stopped at an inn for the night and Jacob begins to dream he is in a town, he sees people walking by without a care in the world but their movements are slow and phased. He looks around and sees a sign that reads Hidden Village of Exeter, he looks around and sees Ron standing in the middle of the road.
Ron: Hey buddy, can you see the village?
Jacob: Yeah, Exeter what's that?
Ron: This is the meetup location for us, the last place before the demon country.
Jacob: You made it huh?
Ron: Yeah, if you can see it you're not too far yourself. Marco should be here any day now.
Jacob: Guess I might be the last one to arrive.
Ron: Fashionably late.
Jacob: Not for the lack of trying.
Ron: I'm nervous.
Jacob: Because now it's real that we'll be fighting the leader of the demons soon.
Ron: Yeah, and that one of my wives is pregnant.
Jacob: What?
Ron: Lyla, she had been acting off until she came clean three days after we arrived.
Jacob: Lyla, she's the dark elf right?
Ron: Yeah, apparently it's hard for them to conceive but she ended up doing it.
Jacob: Do you have a plan?
Ron: She has 1 month left and I think I need to send her away for her and the baby's protection.
Jacob: I agree, but where can she go?
Ron: I don't know.
Jacob: Have you talked to your princess wife?
Ron: Adora? Yeah I did but she didn't know what to do.
Jacob: I'm sorry man, maybe Phoebe could help when we get there.
Ron: I hope, I don't know what I'd do if she or the baby got hurt.
Jacob: I understand man, I don't know how long it'll be until we get there but we'll get there as fast as we can.
Ron: Thanks man, be safe.
Jacob: No promises.
They both laughed before Ron and the village of Exeter faded and Jacob was in darkness. A few moments later he woke up and the inside of the room was still dark, he didn't know what time it was but the girls were still asleep cuddled up to him. He looks at them and starts to wonder what he'd do if any of them were carrying his children before the battle against the king of the demons. The longer he thinks the more he can't truly come to a consensus since none of them were pregnant, he worried for Ron and Lyla and wished he could do more.
He gets up and goes for a walk, what he didn't know was while he moved he woke up Mirai.
As he walked around the city Mirai followed him at a distance worried about him. He stops at a bridge overlooking a small lake.
Jacob: Come on out Mirai, I know you're there.
She steps out from behind a tree and walks over to him.
Mirai: How long did you know?
Jacob: Since I left the inn.
Mirai: I guess there's no eluding you is there?
Jacob: Maybe not.
Mirai: Are you okay darling?
Jacob: I've got a lot on my mind.
Mirai: What's the problem?
Jacob: I got in contact with Ron.
Mirai: Did something happen?
Jacob: He made it to the final village before the demon country.
Mirai: That's good, we're almost there ourselves.
Jacob: Except. One of his wives is pregnant.
Mirai: Oh.
Mirai is shocked at what she's heard and her thoughts race a mile a minute before she speaks back up.
Mirai: I-is it, is it my sister Adora?
Jacob: No, it's Lyla, his dark elf wife.
Mirai sighs an almost sigh of relief upon hearing that her triplet sister is not the wife that is currently pregnant, before speaking back up.
Mirai: How far along is she?
Jacob: I don't know, all he said was she told them after they got to Exeter.
Mirai: Oh no.
Jacob: And I don't know how pregnancies work with different species, could she give birth sooner than a human, would it be the same amount of time or do dark elves take longer before giving birth?
Mirai: Well we have a dark elf of our own. Why don't we ask her?
Jacob: Yeah, YEAH. I was so worried about them I forgot about Rose. Thanks Mirai.
Jacob kisses her on the lips instinctively before running back to the inn. Mirai at first is shocked and happy about the kiss, blushing hard before she realized she was alone on the bridge and began running after him.
Mirai: JAKE WAIT!
Jacob bursts through their inn room door shocking all of the girls awake causing them to take defensive stances. He leaps over to Rose who is still groggy from the abrupt wake up.
Jacob: Rose, how does pregnancy work with dark elves?
In an instant Rose wakes up and her face becomes beet red at the question, the other girls are also blushing with embarrassment. Rose blocks her face from Jacob.
Rose: Oh Jake, I don't know if I'm ready for a child just yet.
Phoebe: Dear I don't think any of us are ready or even should be trying at this moment.
Jacob: That's not why I'm asking.
Inke: Then what brought up the question?
Mirai comes running in panting from how fast she was running.
Mirai: It has something to do with the hero Ronald.
Phoebe: Ronald?
Jacob: He contacted me a couple of hours ago and mentioned his dark elf wife Lyla was pregnant, that's why I'm asking Rose about it.
Rose looks back at Jacob still embarrassed but she coughs to clear her throat and everyone sits to listen to the explanation.
Rose: Well reproduction in dark elves is very finicky. Our species is known for our seductiveness, we use it to our advantage in many different forms. Some use it for money, others for espionage. Because of that our bodies have a hard time conceiving.
Jacob: That's what Ron was saying, he mentioned that it was hard for them.
Rose: In situations of what I was mentioning or even if we're assaulted. Our bodies reject any attempt to conceive children. It's practically less than 1%. Except in one case.
The group looks at her with anticipation.
Rose: If we're in love the chances of us conceiving with a man increases to around 75% during intimacy.
Jacob: And with Lyla being his wife.
Rose: She was more likely to conceive being in love with him than not.
Jacob: So during a night of passion between the two her body wanted to.
Rose; Procreate, yes.
Jacob: Wait, that means when we're passionate with each other.
Rose blushes hard and Jacob can't help but blush realizing that any time they get too cozy she could also end up pregnant. He shakes the thought off and continues his questions.
Jacob: How long do pregnancies normally last for dark elves?
Rose: Babies are normally made within 4–6 months after conception.
Jacob: Interesting.
Rose: Why is that interesting?
Jacob: Because for humans it's around 9-10 months.
Rose: Well our magic allows us to speed the process up.
Jacob looks at his other wives who are enveloped in the biology lesson and his curiosity gets the best of him.
Jacob: Inki, Ale, Sylvie, Roxy what about your species?
The four girls stutter and blush at the question, Mirai slaps Jacob on the back of the head.
Jacob: OW, What was that for?
Mirai: Is that really important right now?
Jacob: Well, maybe not. But I was curious especially since there's a high possibility I'll be having at least one child with each of you.
Hearing that made all of the girls' faces explode in red, a few had some bloody noses at the thought of having Jacob's children, but they contained themselves. Roxy spoke up.
Roxy: W-well, beastmen normally have about 1-3 kids per pregnancy and it lasts about 7-12 months depending.
Jacob: I guess if there's more than one child it will take longer.
Roxy nodded while using her ears to hide her face.
Inki: Oni's take 1-2 months to grow children. We have a speedy process so we can get back into combat.
Jacob: That's actually kind of crazy.
Inki blushes but stands proud.
Ale: Avians depend on the species in which they marry. For me having married a human it would last around 7-8 months and be like a mammalian birth.
Sylvie: Forest elves aren't too dissimilar from dark elves however we have a period in which there's practically a 100% chance it will happen but that's only about a 3 day window in the whole year.
Jacob: Seems it would be harder for your species to have children.
Sylvie: It is, it's one reason my species lives for so long, we sacrifice procreation for longevity from our magic.
Jacob: Okay. This information is interesting to know, hell I think it's actually good to know for whenever we try in the future.
The girls can't handle the thought of having children with Jacob and look at him as they would be too giddy at the thought.
Jacob: Now if only I knew how long it's been since Lyla conceived, that way we could get her somewhere safe so she could deliver away from danger.
Phoebe: The good thing about being a priest is the females are taught how to tell how far long expecting mothers are so we can prepare them.
Jacob: Perfect, when we meet Ron and his family you can look at Lyla so we can gauge her pregnancy and take proper care of her.
Mirai: I'm certain my sister might have mentioned it to Sir Ron but if we can get her back to Castle Raynor our mother and father could watch over her.
Jacob: He said she didn't really have an answer. But it's probably because there's no direct path back to Raynor that could get her there in the time of her pregnancy. I mean it's taken us almost a year of traveling to get here and we're not at the final village yet.
Phoebe: That's true but lady Adora also doesn't know the extent of your ability.
Jacob looks at Phoebe with slight confusion before he realizes it.
Jacob: My Instant Transmission! I can teleport Lyla back to Raynor in an instant to protect her.
Phoebe nods satisfied that Jacob remembered. Jacob jumps to his feet.
Jacob: Girls get dressed, we're headed to Exeter and there's not a moment to waste.
The girls smile and all get dressed and cleaned up, within a few minutes they're out of the room and on the road.
Over the course of the following week Jacob and the girls walked throughout the days and nights determined to make it to Exeter. They would take shifts carrying sleeping members for several hours before switching over to being carried. Jacob carried Inki, he was so exhausted from walking what felt like 100 miles non stop he almost fell asleep standing. Phoebe, who was carrying Syvlie, noticed this.
Phoebe: Jake dear, you've been walking for nearly 12 hours, wake Inki up and let her carry you.
Jacob: I'll be okay, let her sleep.
Mirai, who was carrying Raily chimed in.
Mirai: Darling everytime I wake up you're walking and everytime I fall asleep you're walking. You need rest just like the rest of us.
At this point Inki has woken up and begins stretching.
Inki: How long was I out?
Phoebe: 12 hours.
Inki: WHAT?! Jake, why didn't you wake me up 4 hours ago?
Jacob: You were sleeping so well I didn't want to wake you.
Inki: Jake my love you need your rest, and I'm well rested. Let me down and I'll carry you.
Jacob: I'm okay, I swear.
Inki slams her feet to the ground, knocking Jacob on his face. She picks him up and his eyes covered in bags are struggling to stay open, She kisses him on the head and places him on her back. In a moment his eyes close and he starts snoring. The girls smile seeing him finally resting and the journey continues.
Voice: Jake, Jake wake up.
Jacob: W-wha?
Voice: Jake we've made it, wake up.
Phoebe: Jake dear we've made it, wake up.
Jacob's eyes open slowly, the darkness is almost blinding but everyone is awake. He looks up and sees the sign. Hidden Village of Exeter, which is lit by torches on either side of it.
Jacob: How long was I out?
Inki: 14 hours.
Jacob: And you got upset with me for letting you sleep 12
Inki: Well you were pushing yourself too hard, and you needed more of a break than any of us.
Jacob climbs down from Inki's back and looks around the village. Besides it being nighttime the village matches everything from his dream vision when he talked with Ron. He walks over to the spot where he and Ron had their conversation, he stares at it worried about his friend as the girls walk up.
Mirai: The sun should be rising soon, we should head to the inn and get a room then get breakfast.
Everyone agrees and they go to the inn.
Several hours later the group is sitting outside a restaurant eating lunch when Jacob hears something that gets his attention.
Lyla: Ronald, I know you're worried but I'm not leaving for any reason.
Jacob snaps his head and sees Ron talking with a heavily pregnant dark elf with long pink hair and dark skin.
Ron: Lyla I just want you and the baby to be safe and away from danger.
Lyla: And I love how much you care, but you and your friends will need all the help you can get for the battle.
Jacob jumps up and starts running towards Ron, the action surprised the girls who are confused and frozen.
Ron: Look we can talk more about this when Jake and Marc arrive, they should have members in their teams who can help.
Lyla gives Ron a face of frustration while Ron gives her a look of concern before he turns his head and sees a blur shape jumping at him.
Jacob: HEY ASSHOLE!
Jacob tackles Ron who at first tries to fight back believing he's being attacked before Jacob starts speaking.
Jacob: Man did you get weaker, you would've already tried to cheap shot me by this point.
Ron: Jake?
Jacob: Were you expecting Big Tex?
Lyla, not knowing what's going on, tries to aim a spell at Jacob but with how closely locked he and Ron are she can't get a good shot. She starts to tear up because of her pregnancy hormones.
Lyla: Please stop trying to hurt my husband.
Ron: It's okay Lyla, this is Jake, one of my best friends.
The more they wrestle the more even they become, she gets a good look and sees that both are smiling while they have the other in a headlock.
Jacob: You give up?
Ron: Hell no, you're gonna be the one crying for uncle.
Jacob: Wanna bet?
They continue holding each other in a stalemate when Phoebe and the others arrive to see the commotion. Aside from Mirai and Phoebe the other girls either cheer on Jacob or want to jump in. Phoebe starts to laugh followed by Mirai, confusing the others.
Ron: Is that the priest girl who joined you the day we left Raynor?
Jacob: Yeah that's Phoebe.
Ron: Good to see you again ma'am.
Phoebe: Hello Ron, how are you?
Ron: Once I kick his ass I'll be fine.
Jacob: No way, I'm gonna make you cry for your momma.
Sylvie: So this is one of Jake's friends?
Phoebe: Yes this is Sir Ron.
The wrestling continues for several more minutes before Adora, Filly and Lisa arrive to see the commotion. Filly pulls out her Ax and tries to swing at Jacob but Ron puts his hand up and stops her.
Ron: It's okay Filly, this is Jake you know the guy I told you about.
Filly: This is the warrior who can pull mallets out of his pocket?
Jacob: That's how you describe me, not dashingly handsome or with god tier swagger.
Ron: What fantasy dream world do you live in?
Jacob: No need to be rude.
Rose: I've never heard Jake talk like this before.
Inki: I think it's charming.
Roxy: He speaks to his friend in such a tone that would almost feel like a rivalry.
Mirai: They speak like brothers, it's quite similar to how my sisters and I would interact.
Adora: Speaking of, how are you, dear sister?
Mirai: I'm having a blast, and you?
Adora; Couldn't be happier, Ron is such a fun person to be around and my fellow wives get along well.
Mirai: It's the same with me, there's never a dull moment.
Lisa: I feel like we should end this, people are staring.
Ale: I agree, Jake can you and your friend end this. We still have lunch at the restaurant.
Jacob: What do you say, Tie?
Ron: Yeah I'll concede a tie.
The friends release each other and start laughing before they high five each other and lock hands almost like they're about to arm wrestle.
Ron: You look like shit my guy.
Jacob: You're one to talk stumpy.
They laugh at each other before letting go.
Jacob: Y'all had lunch yet?
Ron: No not yet, girls you hungry?
Ron's wives nod as Filly's mouth starts to water. Lisa hands her a handkerchief and Adora holds Lyla as they begin walking with Jacobs group to the restaurant.
They all sit together and enjoy a nice lunch. Rose sits next to Lyla curious about her pregnancy, Filly sits next to Inki both admiring their weapons, Lisa sits next to Roxy but both are sitting quietly not knowing how to interact with the other. Mirai and Adora sit next to each other catching up. The rest are sitting by each other as if nothing has happened except for Jacob and Ron who sit across from each other.
Jacob: So Ron, did you finally join the guild?
Ron looks at him like he's the most annoying person in the world.
Ron: Yes Jake, we did join the guild.
Jacob: No more mountain man living huh.
Ron: Yeah yeah, I didn't know there was a guild for most of my part of the journey, laugh it up you shit.
Jacob: How can I not joke with you, the look on your face was hilarious.
Ron mockingly laughs before he takes another bite of his lunch, his eyes trail over to Lyla who is rubbing her belly. Jacob notices and speaks up.
Jacob: So where's Marc, I thought he'd be here.
Ron: I haven't seen him, maybe he was further out than I thought.
Jacob: Fashionably late.
Ron: He might show up at 9 O'Clock.
Jacob: On the dot?
The two laugh at their inside joke confusing the girls. It only lasts for a moment before Ron stops laughing and his face becomes sullen, Jacob looks at him and knows he can't relieve the tension Ron is feeling.
Jacob: Okay, I know we need to talk about this Ron.
Ron: Yeah, but I want to wait until Marc gets here.
Jacob frowns, but nods in agreement. The girls look at the two with concern, Lyla knows what the conversation is going to be about and speaks up.
Lyla: Ronald, I'm not changing my mind.
Ron's other wives look at her with sad expressions before Adora speaks up.
Adora: Lyla dear you must understand where he's coming from.
Lyla: I do but at the end of the day I will do what's right for me, him, you all and of course the baby.
Lisa: We're just expressing our concerns.
Lyla: And I appreciate it, but I know you need me.
Filly: But you can't run into battle with a child in your arms.
Lyla; We will figure it out long before we get there.
Ron: I hope so because if anything were to happen to you or the baby I don't know what I'd do.
Lyla smiles as she loves how much he cares about both her and their child.
Jacob looks over at his wives before speaking up.
Jacob: I might have an idea but since this isn't my choice or my family I don't think I should even talk.
Lyla: You're right it's not your choice.
Ron: Lyla be nice, he cares about us just as much as he cares about his own family.
Adora: If you want to be technical we all are family here.
Mirai: Because the heroes are married to the princesses of Raynor and you are married to the heroes, we're all sisters now.
Jacob: That may be, but we each are our own branch of family and Ron's branch has its own way of doing things compared to our branch.
Ron: But I would appreciate your input.
Lyla looks at Ron with intensity.
Jacob: So I know she wants to stay for our fight against Azrael, and I might know a way for that to work and the baby not be in danger. I have a way to remedy that.
Lylas ears perk and she looks over to Jacob with intrigue.
Lyla: How would you do that?
Jacob: I can take you, Phoebe and either Adora or Mirai to Castle Raynor and after you give birth the king and queen can watch over the child while we fight the demons.
Lyla thinks about it before she speaks up.
Lyla: And how would you get us to the castle in a timely manner?
Jacob: I can use a move called Instant Transmission and get you there, well instantly
Ron: No way you can use that move?!
Jacob: Bro, I can do practically anything.
Ron: Kamehameha?
Jacob: Yes.
Ron: Rasengan?
Yes: Yep.
Ron: Devil Fruit abilities?
Jacob: All of them.
Ron: Damn, you really did get a broken ability.
The girls look between them, Rons wives are confused with what they are saying but are intrigued with the gleam in his eyes.
Ron: You've gotta show me what you can do.
Jacob: Name a move and I'll show you.
Ron: Final Flash!
In unison all of Jacob's wives shout NO!
Phoebe: Ron dear I'm sorry but that one is just too strong for him to use without reason.
Sylvie: I can't tell you how many places he's almost destroyed using one of those moves.
Raily: He almost leveled an entire mountain using that.
Roxy: Not to mention half of a village's forest.
Rons wives look at Jacob with a mix of fear and amazement.
Ron: Okay, so what can you show me that won't threaten the village?
Jacob: I can transform into a Kamen Rider or Ranger.
Ron: Oh that's badass. I need to see that.
Lyla: Ron my love can we focus on something more important.
Ron: Oh shit, sorry baby. Jake, I would appreciate it if you could do that.
Lyla: You haven't asked my opinion.
Ron: Lyla you can't say what he's offering bad. It means you'll be here like you want and our child will be safe.
Lyla: I know, but I want to have my voice heard with this.
Ron: Okay, I'm sorry.
Lyla looks at Jacob sternly, Jacob can feel her aura of intensity as her eyes stare a hole through his head.
Lyla: I don't like the thought of being away from Ron for even a second, but I do acknowledge that I can't take a baby into battle, especially one as intense as the lord of demons. If you can promise not to leave me behind then I will agree to go to the castle but Ron must be there when the baby is born.
Jacob: I promise that we won't leave you, Phoebe has offered to take care of you and be there to help with the birth.
Phoebe: Female priests are trained to be midwives, I'm here for you.
Jacob: We take you there, you get acquainted with the "in-laws", you have your baby and we come back. Is that good?
Ron looked at Lyla who let out a deep sigh before nodding in agreement. Ron smiled big and everyone could see as if a weight had fallen off his shoulders.
Jacob: Alright, we'll head out later this week.
Ron: Thanks man.
Jacob: No problem brother.
The group finished their lunch and made their way to the guildhall. They open the doors and see several people sitting at tables looking as if they've been in a war, they're faces are sullen and they stare off not seeing anything. The ones at the front desk include an orc, goblin, woman with fairy wings and 3 human females and a human man. Jacob and Ron recognize him as Marco immediately, they look at each other and grow large sinister smiles. The girls look confused and worried at what they're seeing. Phoebe gets a look and at first she puts her hand to her head before giggling.
Jacob: You thinking what I'm thinking?
Ron: You go high I go low?
Jacob: Bingo.
They both in unison crouch low and begin walking sneakily towards Marco who is talking with the receptionist.
Marco: So is this really the last town before demon country?
Receptionist: Yes, it's very terrifying.
The fairy steps up, her name is Nyra her wings are brilliant green with dust that flows off with every flutter.
Nyra: You won't need to fear for much longer, my husband here is a hero who will destroy the demon king.
Ayiana: Nyra sweety we've been over this, he can't do it alone.
Nyra: Yes, yes I know all about the other ones, but our husband is the one who will win the day.
The Orc Dura speaks out with a frustrated tone.
Dura: He might be the most impressive but he's acknowledged that we'll need all the help we can get.
Fyre and Aise the other human girls just roll their eyes while the goblin Kos gets a large pint of alcohol and laughs.
Kos: I can't wait to meet these other heroes, according to Mar they're skills are impressive just like his.
Marco: Well I know Ron's here the only question is how far is Jacob.
Jacob: CLOSER THAN YOU REALIZE.
In an instant Jacob clotheslines Marco knocking him to the ground, Ron comes up and grabs his legs and puts him in a leg lock.
Ron: What took you so long?
Jacob: Slow like molasses this guy.
Marco: J? R?
Ron: The only ones you know.
Marco uses his hellfire heat to burn Ron and Jacob off of him. They both shouted OUCH before jumping to their feet with slight redness on their hands and arms.
Jacob: Hey that's cheating!
Marco: No one said I couldn't use powers.
Ron: Oh really now, how about we take this outside and see how you like it.
Jacob: Now neither of you want that, I'll smoke the both of yuhs.
Marcos' wives excluding Ayiana who puts her hand over her face jump forward with their weapons or magic in their hands.
Nyra: How dare you attack the hero, you must not value your lives.
Ron and Jacob start laughing at what was said.
Jacob: So how much do you value your life Ron?
Ron: I'm not sure what about you Jake?
Fyre: Wait, Ron and Jake.
Aise: These are the other heroes.
Ayiana: I could've told you that.
Dura: But why did they attack their fellow hero?
Phoebe: That's how they say hello.
Jacob and Rons' wives walk forward with faces of embarrassment or in Phoebe, Mirai and Adoras' case entertainment.
Ayiana: Hello dear sisters how have you been?
Mirai: We've been good. What about you Ayiana?
Ayiana: Well my fellow wives are an interesting group, but I've never been happier.
Adora: Same with us.
Aise and Fyre get a look at the group before noticing Roxy, their faces of disgust are palatable. Roxy notices and her ears droop depressingly, Ale and the others notice and stand in front of her returning gazes.
Aise: We don't associate with beasts.
Hearing that made something inside Jacob snap. He stands between his wives and Fyre & Aise he stares at them with such intensity that his aura alone makes them sweat and their legs shake.
Jacob: Marc, didn't I tell you I was very protective of Roxy.
Marco looks at Fyre and Aise with the same intensity.
Marco: You did, and I told all of you that we were going to be nice to her.
Fyre: But love.
Marco: No buts, she is my friends' wife which makes her our sister. We don't treat family with disrespect.
The girls back down and look at the floor both in defeat and disgrace. Nyra almost fell to the ground from how intense a stare from Jacob was and how angry Marco had become.
Aise: W-we're sorry Marco.
Marco: Don't apologize to me, apologize to Roxy.
They look up and see Roxy still standing with her ears drooped, she steps forward at the bequest of the other wives. She stands proud as her ears rise to their normal position. Fyre and Aise step forward rubbing their arms and not meeting her gaze. Marco coughs causing them to look Roxy in her eyes.
Fyre: W-we apologize for our disrespect.
Aise: Can you find it in your heart to forgive us?
Roxy: I will. For the betterment of our husbands and new familial relationship. Let's work together and defeat our foe.
Jacob smiles at Roxys' maturity. Fyre & Aise nod as Roxy puts her hand out to shake theirs, they pause before reaching out and shaking her hand. Roxy smiles and her tail wags furiously.
Marco: From now on ladies we care for our teammates, we help them and protect them just like they'll do for us. Got it?
They all nod their heads as Kos passes glasses of alcohol out to everyone.
Kos: Now that we've been acquainted, let's drink.
The group happily drinks their glasses and introduces themselves to another, Jacob hands his glass to Inki who happily drinks his pint, he heads over to Marco and Ron and ushers them outside.
Jacob: We need to see how our powers have evolved since day one.
Ron: I agree, we'll be dealing with forces even more dangerous than before.
Marco: And we've all lost something in our battles.
Jacob: That reminds me, I have something for both of you. Wait one moment.
Jacob puts his fingers on his head and uses instant transmission to teleport to his room at the inn, he grabs the bag from his quest for Grandsteel and teleports back to Marco and Ron.
Marco: There is no way you just used instant transmission like Goku.
Ron: You weren't kidding when you said you could do that.
Jacob: I told you I can do almost anything I want. Here these are for you.
Jacob pulled out a shiny prosthetic arm and leg and gave it to Marco and Ron who were using either wood or iron.
Marco: Wow, this is incredible.
Ron: What type of material is this?
Jacob: It's Grandsteel very durable, very expensive but most importantly shapeable.
Marco replaces his wooden arm with the grandsteel and almost as if he can feel it, he moves the fingers.
Marco: No way, I can move the fingers like it was my own real hand.
Jacob: This is what makes it expensive, you can do whatever you want with it. My wives all have their own weapons with this.
Ron puts the leg on and wiggles the toes before the foot portion warps into a shoe.
Ron: This is cool, thanks man.
Jacob: Well couldn't go into battle with you guys weaning something that could be easily destroyed.
The guys laugh as they play around with their new limbs before Ron speaks up.
Ron: Watch this.
Using both his hands he fires a large bright light up into the sky. If it was night this blast would make it look like day, it explodes high in the sky looking like fireworks are going off.
Jacob: Nice, and it's holy power so I know that'll kill any demon.
Marco: You certainly could level the demon army with that. Now watch this.
Marco glows a brilliant red before shooting out a blast of fire that has many colors in it, the heat is so intense the bricks surrounding the area start to melt. After only a few seconds he stops the fire, Ron and Jacob are covered in sweat and their clothes are practically burned off.
Ron: That is not a breeze I want to feel.
Jacob: Nope, me either. HENSHIN.
In an instant a voice says TURN UP and Jacob is wearing the armor of Kamen Rider Blade. Ron and Marco are starstruck looking at what Jacob just did.
Ron: OH THAT'S COOL AS HELL!
Marco: I didn't know you could transform into people too?!
Jacob: I got surprises.
Ron: Think you could hook me up. I'm bearing it for everyone to see here.
Jacob: Sure.
Jacob put his hand on Ron and transferred a transformation over to Ron, a voice is heard saying GOKAIGER turning Ron into Gokai pink. Marco and Jacob start laughing.
Ron: Really, the pink ranger?
Jacob: Hey, it's very progressive.
Ron: Well jokes on you I liked Ahim.
Jacob: She was a charming character.
Ron: I still need to get changed though can you take me to the inn?
Jacob: Oh no I've overused my ability and need a rest.
Ron: Don't play me, I know you can't overuse that you asshole.
Jacob starts laughing before running away with Marco and Ron tailing him.
Their journey is nearing its end. They will face their biggest challenge in the coming months.