7 Episode 7

"Lady Astema, you are aware that withholding this information about Lord Mephis actions have put a major strain on the Necrosis council members, we have had to put them under investigation due to the risk of potential attack within the Imperial Citadel," Judah said. "I am aware of the circumstances and the terrible situation Emperor Zias and I have put you in, when Lazerus fell we sent an immediate request of action from the council, we did not realize that Mephis had already moved his forces towards Thorn and it was too late to wait for the councils decision and we needed to protect our people," Lady Astema replied. Judah stood, "Lady Astema, I understand the situation you have been put in, and after consideration the council and I have determined that intervention from Intreal must be made, Lord Mephis must pay for his war crimes." Lady Astema stood, "Minister Judah, I hope to bring peace to our world once again, and to do that this war must end." Judah nodded in agreement and walked towards the doors, "You will receive word soon until then keep the people of Thorn safe." Judah opened the doors and Daigo fell through the door way. "Couldn't help yourself could you?" Asked Drake. "Minister I was just making sure that no one else could over hear the meeting," Daigo replied quickly standing up. Lady Astema smiled, "Have a safe return to the Citadel Minister." Judah nodded and left. "Norn, I was perfectly fine," Lady Astema said. "Oh well you know I just wanted to make sure that you were safe and all," Daigo replied. "Your an idiot," Drake said. "Ignoring that," Daigo replied, "Lady Astema, I have received some important information, Mephis is on the move, and I know his next target."

"Blaze your being kinda quiet," Said Ij. "I hate flying," River replied. "Agu is safe," Mikiu said, "And we are here." The group lands in the middle of a canyon. "Where are we?" River asked. "This is where Queen Aria and her remaining Avatars have been hiding out, watching the war from behind the scenes," Mikiu replied. "How do you know this?" Ij asked. "After the attack on Lazerus Sin immediately asked me to assist him in moving the Queen to safety," Mikiu replied, "When we arrived Aria explained everything, but Sin left quickly." "Miki?" A voice called from behind the group. "Ari!" Mikiu cried as she ran and embraced Queen Aria. "Holy shit," Ij said, "She is alive." River gritted his teeth. Two more people joined the group. "Michael! Martin!," Ij cried. Michael smiled, "Well isn't it Shockwave and Blaze, it's been a while." The group moved back to the small covered settlement that Queen Aria and her Avatars had built. "We have been using this as an outpost to keep the Queen safe," Martin said. "Looks good considering the location," Ij replied. Queen Aria, River and Mikiu leave the group and go off to a clearing. "You wish to know what happened that day?" Queen Aria asked. River nodded, "I need a better understanding of what took place that day." Queen Aria looked towards Mikiu. "He needs to know, for Sin's sake Ari," Mikiu said. Queen Aria nodded, "The day that Lazerus fell your sister was here for the conjugal summit gathering, Sin arrived and warned all of us what Mephis was planning and though we all knew, Kisa refused to believe that Sin would allow that to happen." "Then why did it?" Asked River. Queen Aria frowned, "Because Mephis threatened to kill Mikiu if he didn't follow through with the attack." River stood for a moment. "Why didn't you evacuate?" River Asked. "Evacuation of the citizens were underway, when Sin returned, however he was alone, he again tried to urge all of us to leave but before he could do more he reacted to the power of the Midnight Stone, It all happened so fast, Kisa ran to Sin to stop him but without thinking he stabbed her through her heart, and then before we knew it the sky turned dark and everything just vanished." River walked towards Mikiu, "You expect me to believe your brother is still innocent?" He asked. "Blaze, you need to understand, it wasn't Sin, it was the power of the Midnight Stone, Mephis must have figured out what Sin was doing and uses the stone as a result," Queen Aria replied. River shook his head, "Kisa is gone," River said, "Sin will pay Mikiu." River began to leave but Mikiu stops him. "Then you'll have to go through me, because you will not harm my brother," Mikiu replied, "It's time to knock some sense into that stubborn ass head of yours."

Sin walked quietly down the ice covered halls. "Ortega, that's where this will end," I thought to myself. "Well you've been gone for quite some time," Dan said as he came from around the ice column. "Frost, I am surprised you are still awake," I replied. Dan smiled, "I'm not a fool Sin." I stared, "I'm aware." "How long have you been planning this?" Dan asked. "Since Kisa died," I replied. Dan nodded, "Your crazy you know that?" I nodded, "Mephis has gone too far, and I hope you are on my side with this." Dan smiled, "You know where my allegiance lies." "Mine too," Jon said. "You were listening?" I asked. Jon nodded, "Mephis will not stop unti Euria is under his control but he is willing to do anything for that to happen." I smiled, "Mephis will fall at Ortega then."