Been a while everyone, holidays are closing in and decided to get at least something in.
Five Nights at Freddy's is one of the best films for the fans, and then Godzilla Minus 1 coming in December is hyping me up!
Shen1412: Those two have nothing better to do, don't they? And the flames are a secret~
LuckyThe Reviewer: Irony there, and naturally, someone high ranking in the Mage's Association is keeping them in check. They're in dangerous territory with a certain person having an iron grip on their lives if they cause problems for the people.
Yeah, Beast Lilith would be a nightmare. Given her legend in the Bible, she'd fit it to a degree when I thought about it.
Yeah, this is what happens when you're too naive and kind to others like Ritsuka Fujimaru (both genders). Plus I want Douman to suffer a bit more; bastard pissed me off more times than I can count and the 5.5 Chapter of the Lostbelt arc didn't give me enough catharsis, nor the latest summer event. Jinako reuniting with Hakuno was something I realized didn't happen at all. I just had to remedy that.
*Throne World-Castle Throne Chamber*
No matter how many times Hestia visited this pocket dimension of Hakuno's, the Hearth Goddess was impressed every time. When it was first used by Hakuno to ensure the safety of rescued civilians, it was a small island with enough resources for a small camp to survive. But now it has grown in size and capacity. The ruined castle began to slowly be restored bit by bit, the landmass by the mile. It was attributed to Hakuno's efforts of slaying foes and the tributes the civilians gave her.
This place had its own form of food source, with a small orchid of apples sweet to the bite. One of the rescued civilians had even planted some seeds they had on them since they were farmers and now a field of golden wheat filled a section of the island, grapevines dangling on fences and even watermelons were here. Normally doing such a thing without the owner's permission was unacceptable, but Hakuno had permitted it as the castle's kitchen was restored and the wheat was used to make bread. Perhaps in time, Hakuno would have cattle in her world for meat but that was a different story.
Here in the throne chamber, Hakuno sat on the throne carved from stone with arms rested upon it as the entire Hestia Familia was here for an important audience with the Queen Consort of Gilgamesh. It didn't stop the shock and awe of revealing this surprise to the familia as they knew their Captain was full of surprises, but this dimension alone surpassed everything they'd expected. Even Haruhime, the right handed Chronicler of the Familia Myth was in a state of shock and she's usually introduced to such secrets in advance. "Thank you for coming, my beloved family." Hakuno greeted in a tone of calmness and authority as a ruler. "I have brought you here today to discuss a situation we must prepare for after this war with the Empire concludes."
"What is it we need milady?" Ais was the first to respond, the posture and seriousness was that of a knight sworn to do what was necessary for the one they served.
Hakuno smiled, a warmth to it as Ais felt her own cheeks warm at the feeling as the Queen spoke. "We must train harder and improve ourselves, for the time when the Chaldeans arrive in your world." she told them as only Hestia knew what the girl was talking about.
"Chaldeans? Hakuno-sama, could you please elaborate on who these Chaldeans are?" Lili requested as Hakuno nodded her head. She explained the protectors of the Human Order who hail from a different world, a different history than this one that were fighting against their fate as they destroyed world after world in order to restore their world that was wiped clean by an alien god. She explained Heroic Spirits, or Servants as they were called as the staunchest allies of Chaldea and of their great powers.
Bell's eyes brightened at the fact that heroes from tales could be summoned that they practically seemed to glow bright at the mere thought of meeting one. That sight caused Hakuno to giggle at the childish glee and innocence Bell had in his hopes of meeting them, unaware he already had.
She then explained that sooner or later, Chaldea would come to their world and erase it from existence, their history, their legends, all the people past and present would be wiped out and forgotten if they succeed. The horror on their faces grew at such a thing, as Hakuno implied that Chaldea has done this several times already. "M-mom…" Primo spoke up, her hands clenching tightly as her body trembled with what she was going to ask. "Are we going to be erased?" the elf child asked, her eyes watering up, her voice quaking as the emotions ran deep. All the pain and suffering she and many others had endured from the ancient past to the present would be wiped clean and forgotten as if what they went through didn't matter. It felt sick and wrong and she had the urge to hit something.
"I will not allow it to happen." was the instant and terrifyingly cold response from Hakuno that sent shivers down everyone's spine. "I know of them because I came from a different but similar world myself, I know how to summon Servants like Chaldea does and how to best them. And I have been teaching you all about your magic circuits and how to use them. Why? Because you're all going to be fellow Masters and summon your own Heroic Spirits to aid in the coming conflict in the future." This made the members of the Hestia Familia widen their eyes in surprise and in the cases of Bell and Haruhime, hidden excitement.
"I would have had the heroes of this world's past be summoned, but for some unknown reason they are not recorded in the Throne of Heroes; therefore, we'll summon the heroes of Proper History to aid us. We are the world's best defense against Chaldea if we must fight to save the world." Hakuno sighed before rubbing her forehead. "Conflict would most likely be inevitable due to how they operate and then facing the Spider afterwards."
Hestia knew how stressed Hakuno was with the looming threat ahead, but more so when she mentioned a spider of all things. When she and her fellow Olympians had traveled to Earth in the ancient past, they had passed a certain place that was home to a terrifying being that used the form of a spider, an Ultimate One.
"Spider…?" Hestia spoke up with a tone of dread that got everyone's attention. "Hakuno, you don't mean to say that spider from that cloud of comets at the edge of the Solar System…right?" Hestia asked, rising fear in her voice.
Hakuno looked nervous as well before confirming the goddess's fears. "The Ultimate One of the Oort Cloud, ORT will descend upon us in the future." Hestia began to hyperventilate as the entire Hestia Familia was confused.
"ORT?" Welf asked, arms crossed and a serious expression on his face.
"An alien lifeform hailing from outer space, the strongest beings from its celestial body are known as an Ultimate One. A single one of these beings are capable of wiping out all life on Earth with how powerful they are." Hakuno explained, clenching her armrests tightly and gritting her teeth. "When that thing wakes up, we'll all die."
Lili gulped, her mind racing at the horrific implications. Her mind runs through numerous scenarios as to find a way to survive the upcoming horror. "Hakuno-sama, is it possible to use this place as a safe place from the Spider?" she asked, hoping that this realm Hakuno owned could be the key to their salvation.
"Yes, but what of everyone else? While we hide here safe from ORT's rampage, the rest of the world dies. Can you bear the weight knowing that we could have done something to prevent it from happening and did nothing?" Hakuno countered as Lili paused at that. She never cared much for anything in the past due to her past treatment by others. But with how kind Hakuno was to her, and the emotional grief and guilt the rest of the familia would have for not doing anything will eat away at her as a predicament, thus Lili shook her head and gave her Captain a knowing smile.
"I've been with you since your first expedition in Orario, Hakuno-sama." the pallum told her and she folded her arms and had a renewed resolve in her eyes. "I never stopped supporting you from the beginning, and even with these upcoming events that'll destroy our world, I'll be there to the very end." she grinned, the fear being countered by her devotion and faith in the Holy Witch finding a way to pull them out of this situation.
Welf scoffed and rubbed the back of his head, but a grin adorned his face as a fire was lit in his eyes. "I may not be much of a fighter, but I'll damn well forge the best gear for our familia to give us the edge we need against these foes. They'll never forget the weapons forged by Welf Crozzo as they get cut down by them. I swear by my smith pride that I'll do what it takes to help you guys, my friends as well!"
"You're the beginning of our Familia Myth, and I was right beside you when I joined this familia. I want to ensure that our adventures and stories are told to generations after we've passed from this world. Hakuno-sama, I will be there with you as always." Haruhime confirmed with a firm resolve in her voice and a determined expression on her face.
"I'll fight to the end, mom!" Primo joined in, vigor and determination filling her young body. "You saved many of us in the past and are fighting for us now even though our world isn't yours. How could we not return the favor by being there so you won't face the end alone?" she reasoned with a smile.
Ais stepped up and held her arm to her chest in salute. "Lady Hakuno, in our darkest times when we were at our lowest, you were the beacon of light to guide the way for us. We'll follow you and make sure that we will reach that happy ending we strive for. This is our story, and we will end it on our terms." The air shifted with the heightened emotions as Bell was the last one to speak.
"We are a family, and family sticks together through thick and thin. From something like poverty to facing the end of the world. We're all with you, Captain. To the very end." the aspiring hero said as his rubellite eyes shone with a conviction and resolve only true heroes held.
Hestia smiled, feeling the warmth that only a true family held as colored lights flowed from the Familia and hovered into cyan, green and red jewels as they hovered with the now appearing light pink, orange, yellow, blue and purple jewels. Each radiating a warmth to them that held great powers within. Hakuno looked at everyone and smiled, a spark of hope filling her as she knew that somehow, some way, they'll save this world and prevent ORT's awakening. It was all a matter of time now. The emotional energies Hakuno gathered from her journey has now come full circle.
Kindness, Desire, Pride, Courage, Compassion, Friendship, Dreams and Love. These emotions borne of the heart alone are strong once used to craft sacred armaments. But together they have the power to rival Excalibur and Rhongomyniad once the weapon was forged. But these essences must have a proper vessel. Nero's Aestus Estus barely could contain five of the essences during the climactic battle against Twice due to its unique properties when it was forged. Welf was a promising smith, and Hakuno believed he will become the greatest smith of all time when she's ready to commission his greatest task when the time comes: Forging the Holy Sword.
*Empire-Private Chambers*
Lilith combed her hair, a sense of relief rushing over her with the conversation earlier with the Holy Witch. Father would be resurrected, the culprits would face their crimes, and she would finally be at peace that justice had been served. If only Samuel was still alive…
A knock on the door, the speed, strength behind the knocks narrowed it down to one person. "What is it, Adam?" she hissed with distaste. Her 'husband' was the one thing she despised the most out of all the people she's known throughout her immortal life.
"The drifters from the other world will perish, as is foretold. But something horrible will happen to Father's remains…a terrible evil will possess them. Ruining any chance to resurrect Him properly when the warriors of Orario fight Him." Adam's voice came from the door.
Lilith's eyes widened and her head snapped towards the door. Adam had clairvoyance that was always accurate and if that was the case, everything she fought for would be for naught. He must be here because-
"Your powers are the only thing capable of doing what needs to be done, then and only then will you find release and join Samuel on the other side."
…So it has come to that. Lilith will have no choice but undo the seal on herself and be consumed by the darkness within her, to be an evil born of man to bring back her Father and reunite Him with Mother. That is the price she will take if it means getting revenge on Tenkai and its gods for what they've done in the past. And then finally, she can be with Samuel when her task is done.
"Lilith, even though we've put up with each other for eons, I've considered you a good friend despite it all. When the time comes, be free." Adam's voice from behind the door spoke up before his footsteps echoed in the hallway, signifying his departure. Those would be his last words to her as she will prepare for the darkness within her to be freed. But still, a friend huh?
Lilith could believe it, after these thousands of years putting up with each other; they had a bond less than lovers, but more like siblings, but as friends was something she didn't think of.
*Outside World-Earth*
"Are you sure of doing this?" asked a priest to the Alien God, she who bore the appearance of a human and something otherworldly. "Even I can tell this is a bad idea." he reasoned.
"This has to be investigated, butler." the Alien God answered as she looked at the pillar of light enveloping all of Europe. "This unusual world sprung out of nowhere and I cannot analyze the structure. Worse, I can sense someone in there with the capabilities of destroying me. Best to nip the bud before it sprouts."
With this, Father Kotomine closed his eyes and smiled, proud to know this newborn god had learned a valuable lesson from the Olympus Lostbelt. Might as well, since he is looking after the woman after all. As the being known as U-Olga Marie opened a pathway in, the Gardener and Winnower turned their gaze upon them and declared their judgment.
[Be Restrained]