Crap, I Was Rifted

The ship docked into the Citadel. Various crew members left as soon as they arrived. Leaving ahead of time instead of waiting for dismissal procedures. Some were scared despite the Citadel defenses. Tifa thought this was rude but not Maldova, she understood the hurry. They each left messages saying they would come back for the goodbyes. Some were regretful some were not. They were just happy to be debt-free again.

Galtea stood in front of her other crew members who were leaving. She gave them a hard look from behind her visor. I still have not seen what she looks like other it. It was infuriating not knowing.

"Attention Crew. I will miss all of you. best of luck to you and everything you do in the future. Just always remember, you were once A member of Maldova Mercenaries. Keep your head held hide." Maldova said proudly. Lluvia was not currently inside her Avatar doing some other busy work.

With that, the crew members left the hanger. The next moment Citadel officials came up to the ship and started to take it apart.

"It will be ok. Come on I have a surprise for you." Gesturing for her to come with. Azul was trying to get her from getting too emotional. It was just funny to him that with out Lluvia inside she was more emotional. But it was explained that it was to keep a more distance between the two. That way if she was to get injured critically again, Lluvia would not almost die like before.

"Ugh, what is it Lunastrider? Look at the remainder of my crew. I still need to get work for them. I won't let them down. The loyal ones deserve this and you know it." Remembering something she turned to him. "I know you will provide opportunities in the future. But the here and now needs to be addressed."

"Just follow me… Captain." Walking off Azul turned towards the small shuttles. "They will be paid coming with us. In various ways."

"A Captain without a ship."

In a few minutes, everyone loaded in with there supplies and gear. In the other shuttle, the rest loaded up. Leaving the Citadel I explain to her what was gonna happen next. She was still skeptical about the rifting apart.

'Galtea are we ready?' I asked through the System link. I rather not alert anybody via omni-tool.

Galtea: Yes. Activating cloaking ring now.

The sh.i.p.s disappeared from sensor view.

Pulling into the docking bay. I exited the shuttle. "Come on already," I said over comms.

The crew unloaded from both locations. Maldova looked around the hanger. It was massive. More than the standard ship they all had in the current fleets. Way bigger than the previous time. A few of the shuttles had entered from different locations. Different docking procedures depending on what need to be unloaded.

"This will be your new vessel to command. Everyday ship activates are yours such as upkeep. Making sure it stays in the air. Well, space anyway. When we are in this Galaxy feel free to send others out for mission as you see fit. I will still be in charge of my team as well as getting funds." looking at her gobsmacked look I noticed the others as well. "This is a Paris-class heavy frigate from one of the first worlds I gained abilities from. It has been modified with Alliance, Cerebus, Imperium flagsh.i.p.s, as well a few other places. It is docked under an Executor-class Star Dreadnought. A lot of modifications to create very good harmony with the sizes, but was doable with magic and the super b.s. tech we purchased and pulled from the system shop."

"I… can definitely do that." Maldova looked at her Omni-Tool that received an update of the ship's capabilities. "Designed for war and planet destruction. The other for research and traveling how... f.u.c.k.i.n.g sweat!" She wrapped her arms around Azul and pulled him into a hug almost breaking his bones. "Thank you!" Her eyes fluttered for just a second before returning to normal.

Looking back, Azul stared at her and the crew for a moment. "Meh, you all with get straighten out by her. So far from me, just dont break my sh.i.p.s. They are new. Chari can you find me later when you have the time? As for you Hotshot... Get your sisters as we take a walk somewhere."

"Yeah, what is it?" Hotshot hit her Omni-Tool a voice coming over the channel.

"I am gonna brief you on the first assignment we have. Come with us." Azul said towards the device. Hotshot send him the signature for the omni-tool channeled since they forgot to do it earlier in the room. With a shift, the two were in a field. A ring-opened to the left as the Thessia sisters came out of a telepad portal. Devices from the Halo Universe. Azul didnt want to always shift everyone to places so they were installed and were very practical to use for the very large ship.

"The first place we are going to… well, it does not have Asari. The only thing close to your race... maybe is the Saurian race from the realm of Zaterra." Azul said calmly gaugeing reactions. Seeing there look he elaborated. "Like a Reptile person thing. I am pretty sure you do not want to look like that."

"I do not. But why cant I just look like me? I do not mind sticking out." Ruby said. She was the outspoken aggressive one Azul recalled from melding with Hotshot. "I say we stay our race and go from there."

"Well, you might get mistaken as something that is not on Earth Realm's side. And looked at heavily for getting captured and experiment on for your different abilities. Dont need you killing people for that." Azul smiled at them.

"We are going to go human," Hotshot said sternly. "The Best way for you all to get acquainted with it. That way you understand it more for we go other places. We can keep our race in a few other places from I understand from Alita and Zelda."

"Fine then!" Ruby said slightly ticked. "What else can I be then?"

"Human!" Hotshot turned and punched her in the face. Faster than she was able to respond to. Ruby dropped after stumbling. "For this place, all human. Nothing else. If any of you want to try it, fight me now!" She let loose her power and sent out the water that she gained from the Lin Kuei training. Her sisters looked on still unbelieving. "You can become so much stronger if you just listen to him."

"Hmm, but is he worthy of it really?" Amethyst looked at her judging. "I want to see him in action. Not fighting of course. I have seen the videos thanks to Maldova/Lluvia. I meant the s.e.x.u.a.l aspect in the future. I want to meld with you. I want to be fed. Not artificial crap either."

"No problem on all accounts. We can talk more in detail after the party." Azul sid assured of his idea he had plan for her. She nodded agreeing to the terms. The others as well. Ruby just looked at Hotshot angry. But not mad per se. She was just impatient. Diving deeper Azul knew it was the Ardat Yakshi in her wanting more.

Observe: Ruby Thessia Lvl ???

Dive: Wants to prove that she not useless. Has the d.e.s.i.r.e to fight for something in life.

'Hmmm, are the others the same?' Azul thought and looked over to them. They all had about the same. Except the one called Sapphire. One of her status were in black. He made a note to fine out about that all later.

"What about the place she went to first?" Emerald asked. Eyes full of curiosity. "What races are there?"

"Oh, she means Final Fantasy X.." Hotshot said lowly. She did not want to think about it. But she remembers talking about it with Jaina. She could go back again and change things with ner knowledge. She knew of several methods to change outcomes in her favor. With her sisters' help, they could do a lot more as well. "Much to be discussed..."

"Human, Ronso if you want to be furry. There is a human variant called Al Bhed. They have a higher affinity with water and technology." Azul said. "Oh, you can be Guado as well."

"Hmm, let's go with the Ronso. I wanna try being furry." Emerald said gleefully. I can imagine myself and them with whiskers." She pointed to Hotshot smiling. Then towards the others stopping on Sapphire. "We joked around and talked about various things after she told us."

"Oh let us head to the Gym now. It is ready." Azul said after feeling the place finish as mana distributed out. Taking it slow, Azul found less mana burned up that way. So many different things to discover with his powers. With a small shift towards the area, he made small talk as they walked. Making it to the Gym area they stopped and looked around. "Ok change into this."

With a wave, a few clothing appeared. All but Ruby and Emerald received one. Standard Lin Kuei garb for the others. Aurora received a better one. A more senior ranked member garb. It was completely white with a black sash around the waist.

"Once we get your elemental option, they will get changed." Hotshot said to them.

"What about us?" Emarald asked. "Do we not get to learn the art as well?"

"You will. But your bodies are a little different." Azul said calmly. "Both you have a little more of something inside you. I just want to make sure the clothing I prepare will be a good fit."

"Fine then," Ruby said with a slight pout. "Give us at least some gym clothes jeez." Obliging, Azul made some for them and tossed it over.

Catching it with biotics already undressing like her sisters. Azul was a little surprised they did so. He was about to close his eyes to not be rude but stopped immediately. Ruby's biotic strands brushed against him. Then Emerald's almost drowning him in it. She wanted attention. For some reason, she was the most comfortable around his gaze. She needed him to look at her. From the biotic stands, it excited her a way that was not normal. She fed off him somehow. With another wave of her biotics, Azul saw into her and stepped forward grabbing her neck.

"Hmm yes?" Emarald coed a little. Her sisters smiling and smirking. "Do you want something from me?"

"Not now. But later." Azul said sending a biotic strand of a movie he watched once. Emerald's eyes dilated as she received it. In seconds she took the entire view on the movie somehow. "How interesting. So receptive of me." Stepping back towards Hotshot he just stared at her.

"Yes?" Hotshot looked on teasingly.

"You.. you are a Justicar. Were a Justicar..." AzuI couldn't help but say as the memory triggered from last time. Seeing her frown he apologize immediately. "My sincerest apologies. It is the memory and biotics at work. If you like, I will not bring it up again. The same as last time." AzuI rubbed his temples.

"No. It is fine." Hotshot stared at him intently. "You do.. something with Chari do you not? No dont tell me what it is. I definitely dont want to know. I would not be able to look at her straight if you did something that keeps you from us." She said putting her hands up in front. Biotics grabbing hold of Azul and holding him tightly. "Just if I ask you to talk to me... sit with me. Will you do it?"

"Huh. Yeah of course. As long as some calamity is not happening I will make time for you. We are a team. Hopefully friends someday." Azul said then chuckled. "Hahaha you have repeating what I said last time. "Not just a team but more. Hotshot... no Aurora. You are mine. Make no mistake about it. You all are!" With steel and power in his voice, he wrapped each of them in his biotic power. With that bridge opened between them, his Dragon manifested.

"Raaawwwwrrr!" Raw dragon energy hitting them all onto there backs. It pressed down breaking there bones. All there screams were muffled. Struggling they stood up one after the other. Nose bleedings as the weight tried to crush them.

"Is... that.. the.. best.. you.. can do?" Hotshot questioned. On her face, one could see her veins bulging out. Her sisters smirking at the display of power from Azul. To them, it was pretty weak. Seeing a flicker in her eyes. A small smile crept in then left. "Are you gonna hold our hands next?" Hotshot said somewhat cryptically but full of mockery.

"Devil Time," Azul smirked as his eyes glazed over pink and red. The Millenium eye already out once he activated his Dragon Power outward. The dark Andromeda chains coming out of his body as he moved around them. It stabbed each of them in the c.h.e.s.t marking them. As well as putting a piece of Azul's soul over their hearts. A soul brand to protect them. A runic brand giving them soul powers eventually.

The technique was something he learned from Slannesh. Something that would protect them from other soul-eating creatures. As well as other Ardat Yakshi, demons, and parasitic entities. So far, only the special makeup of the Ardat Yakshi could handle it.

"Overlord's Fury!" Azul said channeling his other powers into one. A fist of fire burned to his right, while a fist of rotating water moved on his left. The fist unclenched and moved over there bodies. Burning against them and cutting there flesh. Amethyst screamed first before fainting. Then Sapphire, followed by the quiet Onyx. Ruby and Emerald took a step before screaming and fainting. Hotshot was the only one still keeping it togethor. Azul walked over to her. Grabbing her by the face he connected them each somehow. But he gave the control to sever the bond to her. "My, Aurora. Are you sure of this?"

"Yes. I will bear it all. The decision is mine!" Hotshot gazed back searching his eyes slowly. "I will make them strong enough to fear no one but you!" Azul nodded and wrapped them all in mana as a High Pull left his inventory entering each of them.

System: UniqueBond formed with Aurora Thessia. Specialties locked. Devil Lady titles awarded to followers turned Companions. Vassal status granted.

"Curaja, Mental Cleasning!" Azul cast both pulling on mana in the air from his Nether World. They each woke up instantly looking refreshed and powerful as new raw biotic energy flowed off before getting contained again. "Alright, we can fight later if you still want to try me." They didnt say anything as they watched him move in fascination. They were studying there prey intently. "Anyway, time to unlock your elemental affinity. Something for you to build up and train within your downtime."

"Sure no problem," Onyx spoke with an indescribable emotion. She stepped forward right next to Hotshot. Casting a gaze on her sister she smiled. "Thank you.. Matriarch Aurora." Seeing the stun luck on her face she turned to Azul. "Please if you will?"

AzuI grabbed her by the hands and circulated my water abilities, then his fire. Purchasing from the system the basic body unlock to help with the process go faster and safer. A quick hour passed by as the water coursed through her not taking. The fire went around disspating next. they clashed as Azul looped them both over her. From the depths of Onyx, something triggered in her soul. Black mist came out touching her skin. Her affinity seemed to be really high already in seconds.

"Black Mist. It is not water. Not fire as well." Azul looked at her in intrest. "Your soul may be like mine in the regard of not getting a normal element. I am unable to proceed my water into ice as an advancement. This may be the same for you. I will look into it more when I have time."

"That just means I can find you more to talk." Onyx squeezed his hands then stepped back. She closed her eyes and started to meditate.

"Always they studious one," Sapphire said as she moved up next. "If you will?" Azul grabbed her hand and started the process. Water gathered instantly wrapping around her body completely. It was wild and seemed to have the ability to regroup faster as it kept breaking apart from her jumping around unable to concentrate. Letting go, she stepped back and calmed herself.

Amethyst stepped forward next and looked to Hotshot for approval. She received a nod and grabbed Azul's outstretched hands. A purple wind formed and moved around slowly. Giving Azul a squeeze, she stepped back.

Emerald looked afraid. Ruby grabbed her by arm and threw her forward into Azul with a smirk. A biotic strand left her hitting Azul instantly. She enjoyed her sister pushing her around. It was weird to Azul but something she likes. Straighting her up a powerful force of wind gathered. The oddest thing was that it caused Amethyst to generate more wind.

"Interesting and very odd," Azul said abstenmindly as he grinned at the two. Emerald did not let go as she stood there. "Oh, you are done. Go next to Amethyst." The woman nodded and walked over. "Your next Ruby!" Azul's voice contained a good bit of power in it. Ruby stiffened and walked on over confidently.

"Give it your best shot! Patriarch!" She reached to grab his hands. "Owww," she said almost purring. Azul grabbed her by the wrist and held them in place. "How rough!"

"Heh." With a small chuckle from him, the fire washed over her. It turned red upon contact mixing with her biotics that flared up. Azul's clear flame turned back at the brush of his own power to his normal clear flames. Ruby fire spread around them both as she didnt want Azul to back away. She was testing him. Her red flames flickering between peach, orange, and yellow.

"Come on.. Azul." Ruby g.r.o.a.n.e.d out. "Show me more of your strength!" Not liking the kid gloves he seemed to treat them each with. Her fire burned brighter and stronger. The odd thing, it turned from yellow to a dull peach color next. "No!" She turned defiant. A past memory of hers creeping up.

"Such a bad one you are. Try not to die." Azul built his power up a little. Ruby flinched and started to breath heavier. The biotic strand she sent out, told Azul everything he needed to know. "Embrace Life!" He activated his Pather Power on her.

"What!?" Sapphire said from the side. "She could die!"

"It is what she wants," Hotshot said looking at her. Daring her to try and interrupt. Sapphire stepped back. "Ruby is the most daring out of us. The most who hated to be in the monastery with you all. If she can survive this... then there is no way any of you will fail."

In an hour, the melding ended by Azul's choice. Ruby did not want to let go. The more fighting she saw in Azul's soul, the more power she absorbed and contained. Her own fire turned from peach to orange. From orange then to a bright canary yellow.

"Very well then," Azul muttered pulling her directly to him. Ruby very breath started to synch with his own as her single heart matched his hearts. "Mental Cleasning." He said flatly. This was to get her from the power high she experienced from the melding.

"Mmhmm," Ruby m.o.a.n.e.d before he legs gave out under her. A slight bit of drool leaking out the corner of her mouth. "That was nice." Her voice sounded far away as the flames appeared once more but were white matching Azul's a little. It would take a higher understanding for them to turn clear like his, however.

"Emerald grab Ruby if you will," Azul said looking to the woman. As if waiting for him tell her so, she moved over picker her sister up. "Alright your turn Hotshot." Seeing her shocked face he turned stern on her. "I said now Aurora! We still have other things to do." Azul's hardened face then turned into a smile.

"Umm right." Walking over, Hotshot stopped in front of him. "But I already have my element."

"But there is more inside you," Azul stated. He didnt grab her hands as he wrapped his arms around her. Moving his fingers down to her a.s.s he spread her cheeks despite her clothing. "I can get a lot from you, my dear Hotshot."

"Oh yeah?" Hotshot was getting wet as she wanted him to take her in front of her sisters. She was quite the exhibitionist and a lot of other things. "About time you got more into what I like." Moving his head forward, Azul silenced as he kissed her. "mmmhmm." Hotshot m.o.a.n.e.d into his mouth. Water in the air came down circulating around them both. The water alternated from freezing cold to scalding hot.

"Good job. That is a lot of water and ice." Seeing her frown a little, AzuI tried to determine the problem. "What is wrong?"

"This drains a lot of energy. I was using the sweat off my body to help supplement it. But that won't work with this extra power. Not till I get the hang of it all over again at least." Hotshot stopped and pattered her feet across the floor. A smile appeared on her face as she grabbed his hand and headed off. "This does not work as my biotics did with it before. Not fair it does for you still."

"Where are we going?" AzuI hadn't the foggiest idea what she was thinking of heading to. Especially with her sisters following behind. Ruby already had her eyes open as she was carried.

"To an area with a lot of water." She gripped him tighter. She pulled Azul into the shower area.

I instantly had flashbacks of Bootcamp and then to the last time they entire this area togethor. Well, it was different this time. Several women were in here this time. Hotshot took off her clothes and stared at him. Her sister's copying her.

"Come on, get undressed already. I am not doing this by myself." She had a look of mischief in her eyes. Something that just dared him not to do something. "Besides you are my Master. Are you gonna stand there and not supervise me correctly?"

"Umm, right." Azul head was swimming slightly. He took off his clothes and set them to the side. With the day he had already, a bath would be nice. Well, a shower anyway. "Pulling something like this, knowing I have to behave myself as I recover. Oh man, this is just not fair."

"I have shut off the drains. So the water will pool up. After we finish, I will turn the recycler to give it a double dose to clean all the mess up." Hotshot said amused. She keyed in a sequence and the three shower towers came on. She set it to mist instead of sprinkle this time.

The water came out thinly as she closed her eyes and concentrated. After a few minutes, the water that immediately came out started to gravitate towards her. She turned to her sisters and instructed them how she did everything before. Azul chimed in giving the details of what he feels when he did the training.

Eyes still closed, Sapphire tried her luck first. Hands raised up and the water followed suit. As Onyx watched the droplets rise, her power activated and followed suit. Traces of mist flowed over changing to black mist.

The others caught only slowly and did the same. Ruby flame just sort of pushed the mist out of the way. It didnt evaporate until she became frustrated with the shape she tried to make. Once she calmed herself thanks to Emerald giving a pointer, it would interact normally again.

Azul started to fold his legs as he floated on top of the water. Small little ripples opened on the surface. Little images of people danced and played about. He was going back to the basics. Remembering the ways his skill shot up before doing these methods. The others followed suit relaxing more. With Azul's Pather power activating, Psychic impressions formed. Most of them came from Hotshot. A happy memory from the Asari's childhoods.

'Best I dont interrupt. I will guide them each with a mind portion.' Since they were in his Nether World safe, he switched over to the him tactics for a bit. Only spending an hour discussing some things with the princess and Gaffgarion, With a full shift back, his Mass Effect self was walking on the Citadel. Heading to the house he had purchased there. Well, it was his money anyway.

Entering inside Azul realized it was pretty spacious, very luxurious and then some. Compared to last time it was way more space than needed, Then he remembered the place would be connected to his Nether World. So the laws for it spatial had been changed. What shocked him currently was that Galtea was here. In her physical form no less. Zelda and Alita had joined her. Jaina stood at the bar drinking something like last time. Whatever it was, it was full of magic that's for sure. More potent than previous.

Azul felt his pulse quicken when he saw them all. He was happy and something else that he couldn't quite make out. His felt the Devil aspect of his power shift about. It gave new insight on how everyone was doing. More of how they were doing spiritually than psychically or emotionally as his biotic strands did. Shaking it off, AzuI listened to Galtea talks to the crew. It went on for a few hours or so.

"I rather not do that." Looking at Maldova and the crew wide-eyed in the home. These were the ones she trusted. A few less than the ones from the hanger were here. Then Ruma came in with those others. "Why waste the pulls that way?"

"It will make it easier to convince them," Galtea said. "Just do it! Multiple ones at that." She was a little excitied about something.

"Fine." Azul accessed his inventory and tripped out at the items inside. 'Man I have not used my stuff in a while it feels like. Even now I have a lot of pulls left and points. Then again it will pay to have a good hoard left over.'

System: Racial pull... found a valid target... Gamecube: Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Laguz blood (Special).. on hold. Magical pull... matches found. Psone: ?????? Dark Fire... ??????? genetic information found... adapting... on hold. User has Overlord abilities adapting... upgrading mana storage...

"This will only hurt for a moment," Zelda said smiling. "Release all holds." She waved her hand in the air and the room shifted a little. They all shifted to the Nether World easily with the help of the house magic.

System: Initiating. Laguz mutated due to the presence of Operator XXXX... and pact with ?????? changed to ?????? ... Dark Fire.. cannibalized into Rune Magic... Intelligence increased.. by 2 physical attributes increase by 1

"Aaahhh!" Azul's skin started to burn off as a large amount of magic erupted from within him. "What is this!?" Bones broke under the pressure while muscles tore and then compressed. "Ahhh!" Azul could only scream in pain. As he felt himself burning away then reform into a large Devil/Dragon once again. He could feel his massive body still aching. It stretched and compress as knowledge from several World's pored in. Distinct dragon forms and Devil forms. Final Fantasy X Bahamut, Magic The Gathering Primordial Dragon as well as an Ancient Devil from there in the deepest depths of a Dark Plane. A version of him had died in Ps2 Shin Megami Tensei Digital Devil Saga 2. Died and lost its power but the soul piece floated into the System by the action of someone toying with the laws. But that was not the biggest problem. His Devil power kept every single memory and those involved. It was angry and wanted revenge. And it would have it one way or another.

"Grrrr," Azul growled as his Pather Power pulled in energy from the surroundings. From nowhere Shun appeared watching him intently. "Dark.. Cosmos.. burn.." Azul burned the power away instantly. It wrapped around returning to the depths of his soul resting. "Haaa. urp." Moving his claws to his nose did not work.

The smell was a sensory overload had him seeing spots.

System: Dexterity Check 26 Pass

Azul claws scr.a.p.ed the ground as he tried standing up straight. "Groo roo ra." Voice came out in ancient language shocking a few of the others. He was trying to say this is harder. With luck on his side, he stood up on all fours. "Grr ro." I did it. He said in the ancient tongue.

"Clap, clap. Good job" Galtea said. "How do you feel? Does it still hurt?" She looked him up and down before reaching for his snout. She pulled back seeing his lidded eyes. Zelda on the other hand, stretched her delicate hand out. "Stop!" Galtea pulled her back.

"Chop," Azul snapped at her fingers and glared at her.

"What is wrong with you?!" Zelda asked startled. Then she saw the look in his eyes. "It was not that bad. Was it?"

"Easy. Can you not speak with words again? No matter." With a glowing finger, Galtea pointed at him. Warm energy invaded Azul's body.

His throat parted and new tissue started to grow. He felt like throwing up but couldnt. A few Rifts opened and out walked the others staring. The Thessia sisters looked angrily at Zelda and Galtea. They didnt say anything, however. In a matter of moments, the pain vanished. AzuI was left with a searing headache. Which was not good for a person who could split their mind to several different tasks at once.

"You are starting to get on my nerves again," AzuI told her. His voice sounded deep and rough. Magic power-infused inside with a dual-tone and slightly off. "My voice has changed again. Why?"

"New stronger vocal cords. They will always adapt when you take different forms. You needed better ones again. That ancient language could not be heard by lower-level creatures well. I remember how you hate not having the ability to communicate." Galtea then looked toward Maldova by the crew. "So do you believe us now?"

"After that.. yes. I know I speak for myself when I say I will come with. As long as you allow me to help with our world as well." Roksana, an Asari spoke not looking away. She was a helmsman that died last time. But was here now thanks to all the changes. Looking at the people with her, she saw the look of wonder. "You have us at your employee."

"That is good. I think it best if everyone takes this time to do a little shopping for personal effects and the like before we depart." Galtea said addressing them each. Her hand outstretched turning them into true followers of Azul.

"Well ok. I have a little credits left after taking care of my family situation." Roksana said nodding her head. The others agreeing with as well. "I have a few contacts I can squeeze for some credits."

"That will be taken care of by us. Dont worry..." Galtea looked at Azul. He was still getting use to his new form weight and power. "You stay dragon boy. We need to discuss a few things."

"Grr fine!" AzuI was not happy. Watching the others leave, he sat on his b.u.t.t. "What is it?"

"You need to know something. Your death will only keep you from that world to visit. Unless there is a method for the resurrection that defines the World itself, you will drop in power as well as stats per normal." Galtea said walking over to him. "Me and Lluvia are making it hard for you on purpose. Someone is still watching us. Lluvia and I have to do what we can to make you stronger. I know that is what you want. Strength to live. So we will keep it up. I am ok with you getting mad every now and then still. I know deep down it is due to what is happening." She released her own power washing it over him. Azul felt her discomfort this time. She wanted to just file reports on those breaking the rules to get them punish. But her mother would be in danger if she did somehow. It was quite confusing.

Unknown to most, Ruby had stepped up touching his neck. Azul felt she enjoyed watching him get tormented. She did not hide it in the least. He was able to pick up something else behind that though. She loved that he was able to overcome it and keep moving. Through the bond he felt the others', her sister enjoy it to.

Lluvia had caused a lot more to happen behind the scenes Azul was finding out from Galtea and the others right now. She questions what was happening. Wanting to find faster results.. she pushed it further and faster.

"You take the trouble to get the points. I will use the points correctly. I have not wasted any. Not a single one!" Galtea smiled playfully. "I will make sure your people and the places you go to will be ready. Be careful though, the System will calculate accordingly and send more missions." Seeing Azul calm himself as he leaned down, she relaxed and let go of Zelda's hand.

Zelda moved brushed her hand over his scales. A biotic strand going into Azul that caused his tail to move dangerously for a moment. She was hiding something from him. He wanted to growl, but stopped when he saw the look in her eye. It was a pained one full of worry.

"Makes sense," Azul said not really caring for some reason. "Wait... what about the others who are with me during that time? What happens to them? You know when I die and all. I want to be reminded now just in case I have forgotten."

"If they are key to the world.. they will be sent back fully integrated if you die." Galtea stared at him. "They can become recruited again but it will cost much more unless other measures are taken. I am working on making them stronger so dont worry about that. Just get stronger, I can feel your worry. Your Pather powers are stronger than your body can handle. You are an open book at times."

"We have started a lot of places for everything to work better. Like the one you will go to in just a bit before Mortal Kombat." Zelda said still rubbing his scales. She kept touching the area right under his cheek. "I may not have passed my test yet, but I can do some thing to help."

Azul couldn't help it. He rubbed his head against her face. His Dragon Power started to climb upward. Moving a arm out, he pulled her closer to him. Azul kept her close, despite her few struggles. Azul felt his body enlarge again, stronger but settling quickly. His tail shot out pulling the Thessia sisters over to his side. His tail keeping them all there. Laying his head down, he was surprised when Jaina walked over slightly drunk. Well, mana drunk anyway. She leaned against his backside and took a nap.

"Fwap," with a stretch. His wings came out and dr.a.p.ed over Jaina. Candace, Torbin, Shun and Cassandra moved next to her.

"Nice and comfy. Reminds me of a dire wolf I met." Her voice slurred. Have not done this in a long time."

Galtea smiled and leaned into him with Zelda and slept. When she realized he was not letting her go. Leandra and Riku smiled before leaving. Lettie came from out of his shadow and climbed on top of him taking a nap as well. Kasumi jumped up next to her. Apparently, Azul was still the sofa he guessed. Giro walked over just staring in wonder. He leaned against Azul's tail taking a nap.

Tietra and Mileuda walked over to his back legs and leaned against each other.

'Well glad someone found themselves, someone.' Rolling his tongue out, he felt sleep coming. Mana was restoring his body even faster now. "Ah," Azul yawned softly before resting. With a focus of his thoughts, he looked in on the others resting in the various parts of the Nether World. Well some of them anyway. Before AzuI fully relaxed, he saw Alita appear across from him. "What is it?"

'Speak to me in your mind.' Alita sent to him. 'It is time for me to pull my weight. I have recovered enough. Especially for more in Magic the Gathering build up.'

'Sure you have. But...' Azul ran his power over her slowly. 'No. Continue to rest more. However..' He felt something happening in the Citadel as he looked that way. 'Hmmm, I have something for you to do again. Head to the medical area. Check on our people for me. Someone thought it was a good idea to put tabs on them... in an informal way.'

'Very well.' Alita thought to him softly. She was a little bothered about not spending time with him.

'Make your Avatar here as well. No need to always use Kasumi. Not for discussion.' He put a little power in his thought. 'I want you to become a little separate from her since you are your dragon self now. Your power will grow fast. I want let you hurt her or yourself.'

'Very well. I will get right on that.' Alita smirked. 'Allow me to use Tiffany for a bit. A chance for her to learn a little more from a techno advance World.' Azul mentally nodded and a Rift opened.

Tiffany appeared and had everything explained to her. She nodded to Azul and then looked at Alita in her Dragon form. In a split second, Alita turned into magical energy and wrapped around Tiffany.

"Ohh, that is defintely nice," Tiffany said touching her new Omni-tool. Alliance armor appeared on her. A patterned appeared on her Omni-tool. She activated her cloaking and left.

'Alita keep her safe. Stay in touch as well. I will need your for magic.' AzuI finally went to sleep after that. He felt Galtea and Zelda shift near him. They turned to him sleeping heavily almost defenseless. The few loose strands let him know they were scared of something. Dreading the future.

'Ahh so many problems. I need to discuss this with myself.' Azul thoughts turning in on himself. 'Should I actively go after those Users with Indigo? Or should I allow what unfold happen?'

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