136.) Preparations.

Within the Light Clan, Luminaria, we find ourselves in the midst of a great and powerful struggle. One created by the corruption of a single man, Billiam Beel. A vile and wretched spirit who has little regard for other forms of life, which would include the likes of his own people, the Luminarians. He goes out of his way to ensure they fall in every way possible as a mission given to him by Xigxahm. The leader of the group known as the Untold TRUTH. A powerful force whose only purpose is to break the chain of balance created by the representatives of Life and Death.

This time around, Billiam Beel AKA, Baby Beel, is now using the power he has gained to wreak havoc amongst his own clansmen. Deities that looked to the House of Beel as a salvation when the times were tough. They now have to face the music and reality of their saviors being the exact opposite. They have to come to terms with the simple fact that their own are now enemies. Baby Beel, alongside the likes of his commanders from the TRUTH group have now started their rounds.

Currently, they hold within their grasp, the lives of many including children related directly to Rebel captains. Some of which are even related to leaders and figure heads of other clans. These same Deities are seen as extremely dangerous, but that hasn't put the brakes on any of the plans Billiam has cooked up. For he is willing to do any and all things to ensure the plan of the TRUTH comes to fruition. It all starts with Beel being able to subdue the clan entirely and a war that would decimate everything including the lives of his opposers is just the type of plan he needs. One that can bring about a fresh start to the clan and a new beginning. A beginning into an Era of subjugation and slavery for the few who are foolish enough to oppose him moving forward. The Rebels have a different outcome in mind and that led us all here. The dawn to a civil war!

Shiishii: "Now that the verdict has been made. Allow me to step out and speak to someone of interest. I have a feeling this battle won't be in our favor no matter how powerful this room full of people is."

He rises from his seat and exits the room.

Nagita rises from her seat as well and commands her elders to ready the seven nobles. They were to mobilize as quickly as they could for the coming war. She and the others wished to do everything they could to make sure this battle went in their favor.

"No stone should be left unturned!" She stated proudly as she scanned the room. Viewing the commitment and Valor within the faces of all who will accompany her into this battle.

Beeso: "This feels like a final stand kind of situation."

Dwayne: "That's exactly what this is, little bro."

Maliik: "This fight will likely decide the fate of our clan. One we have to forge for ourselves. Seeing as this isn't a threat to the clan in totality, we can't expect the light to help. That means dahd won't be making an entrance."

Beeso: "Mhm… it's going to be even worse than our battlefront against Meachie, the Luums, and his pet Lumiya."

Aurorin: "Even worse than our fight against the three Rays."

Dawn: "Yeah, I'm guessing we'll have to face them, as well as the lower Rays. The Luums will also be there along with the other corrupted warriors and the few despicable individuals we know of."

Dante: "Mhm… Ro'Kanthir."

He glares into the palms of his hand. Showing anger and fury for the theft of his pages.

Queen Nagita: "Those few aside… we have no idea what the forces of the Beel House could do. We don't even know their scale nor how many there could be. They're a complete mystery to us all. Which is why we must mobilize all we can!"

She walks around the room, allowing her essence to build up alongside her frustration.

Divina: "No need to worry, they took kids from the Lyster House. We won't take that lying down!"

Divina stood with a menacing glare within her eyes.

Katrina: "I'll make sure to gather our forces."

She bowed to everyone before warping away to the main base of her family's house.

King Luu: "We're well on our way into the war. From the information I'm able to access as a lead to a House. I've seen my fair share of information on the Beels."

Maliik: "Hmm… allow me to indulge in such information, my good sir. Mother won't tell me due to our affiliation with them."

Queen Nagita: "Mhm, I'm sworn by my word amongst other things. But I've no qualms with any of you hearing it. I'd assume our good fellow here isn't tied by any promises… among other things, yes?"

She walked over to King Luu and stood by his side as they faced the remaining members of the Rebellion who hadn't yet left.

Gaia: "Hmm…"

She crosses her arms and sits back in her seat. Staring the two house leaders down as well as… Maliik.

"I'd like to hear from both Maliik and King Luu on this matter." Gaia states as her eyes glow of a heinous green color.

Maliik: "Heh… fine. I'm guessing everyone else is of the same interest, yeah?"

Everyone nodded their heads in agreement as they stared at the two before them.

King Luu: "Mhm… then let me start. This'll be a slight lesson on the Beels and their history within the Clan. Listen up and listen closely for I can only bring myself to utter this information once."

Queen Nagita: "Mhmm… (Seems even Luu can't be allowed to utter information about them too freely.)"

King Luu: "As it's already widely known, the Beels are the first House to ever exist within this clan, as well as the Dark Clan, Devojinns. They ushered in this era we thrived in before the act of corruption took place."

Maliik: "Nothing new there."

King Luu: "Indeed, now the Beels have been written in our history as the very beings to bring in the House system that we follow today. They were once the law and the enforcers of said law. They led us without fail and protected the clan long before the Light was created. The true leads and Guardians of this place we call home."

Gaia: "Ah… they sound like quite the group of Deities. I wonder what happened to cause this recent stir."

Berixan: "I'd say it has to do with the Queen of the House leaving to assist Life and Death as a Grand Council member."

King Luu: "That's it exactly. The downfall began when she left and someone else took charge after tens of millennia. That same being turned out to be quite the piece of work. Using their prowess and nobility to enforce this level of corruption amongst their own brethren is absolutely unforgivable. The Beels are a noble house of powerful Deities that all willingly served a benevolent purpose!"

Queen Nagita: "And just like all others… they can change and have. All we can do is prepare for what's to come. Since we don't have the leading lady here to put a stop to all this nonsense."

Aurorin: "No, no we do not. But… I have to ask. Have we any clue on who the leader is now? Which Beel is responsible for tainting our clan!?"

King Luu & Queen Nagita: "We haven't the faintest clue, Aurorin."

Aurorin: "Tch!"

She wears a frustrated look on her face. Staring into her reflection on the table.

Dante: "I have my guess and it's going to be a shocker."

Maliik: "So you've finally found your answer, huh? Well… come on then."

Dante: "Mhm… with the data I received from Maliik's many infiltrations and the essence we've all collected over the many battles that ensued. I've come to an arousing conclusion."

Dawn: "Which is?"

Dante: "Before that, allow me to say this. I was stumped on who it could be, even with their essence being within William the day Maliik blitzed him through the monitor. Then something finally gave way and that is… when the children got locked within the House of Beel. Their essence was the cause of the barrier and I caught wind of it before it was coated by his subordinates."

Gaia: (His?)

Dante: "The God of question that's behind this corruption is none other than-

Shiishii: "Billiam "Baby" Beel."

Dante: "Son of a!"

Gaia: "Our mole's giving out quite the intel, aren't they?"

She folds her arms as she stares at Shiishii

Shiishii: "Yeah, but… Dante. How do you know what Baby Beel's essence feels like?"

Berixan: "That has me befuddled as well."

Billiard Sr: "Care to explain yourself, sir Dante?"

Dawn: "Babe?"

Dante: "You can all lay off it, eh? Yeah, I think you can. It's simple, honestly… the bloke's Origin Essence feels nearly identical to my own. But not in the same way as Ro'Kanthir. But they have their similarities."

Queen Nagita: "Identical to your own, you say? But not like Ro'Kanthir's, yet similar all at once."

Maliik: "It's simple…"

Shiishii: "All too simple."

Gaia: "Indeed."

Dante: "Oh yeah? How so, mates?"

Shiishii: "I'm guessing it feels identical like a direct bloodline relative, right?"

Dante: "Yeah?"

Gaia: "I'm guessing it doesn't feel the same as Ro'Kanthir in that way, but instead more like someone with the same relation to you as Ro'Kanthir. Like another uncle?"

Dante: "Yeaaaah…"

Maliik: "That means he's your uncle on your mah's side since Ro'Kanthir is your dah's baby brother. But the only way you'd know it's him is if you've crossed paths before."

Dante: "We have, many times back when he used to visit our old home where mah and pah raised me. He was pretty protective of his older sister, my mother. He wouldn't recognize me today, especially with the Archive affecting my essence the longer I keep it as my study."

Shiishii: "That makes sense."

Maliik: "Which now brings me to my grand reveal before we all prepare for this war. Our knowledge of Beel and our connection is quite simple. You see… the House of Beel has another name that only Shiishii and Gaia could know."

Shiishii: "Ah… so, you're a cousin of ours, eh?"

Dante: "Wait…"

King Luu: "You've got to be shittin' meh!"

Maliik: "My father is the youngest child of the Light side to the Children of Xenophia. His name is Lancelot Beel-Senkozen. Beel was created to mask the children of Dark and Light that belong to Xenophia and her husband."

Aurorin: "The Beels are part of the Senkozen Lineage!? There's just no way!"

Gaia: "It's true, dear. The Senkozen bloodline spans across more than ten clans. Each of the six original Senkozen name carriers created two clans each. Let's not even discuss the many others if you include their children. There are a few of us that have already started their own civilizations and have kids of our own. This name is vast!"

King Luu: "Ah… then it is true that the Senkozen name has carried over into that newer clan?"

Shiishii: "Hm? Which newer clan?"

Shak: "Ah, dah! You're talking about the Uh… *Snap* *SNAP* The uuuuh…"

Voldeus: "You're thinking of the Construction Clan, right?"

Shak: "Yeah, THEM!!"

Shiishii: "Woah… well… yeah. That's my aunt's clan."

Gaia: "Oh, you don't mean… Shiitania, do you?"

King Luu: "Yeah, that's the one!"

Gaia: "Yes, my elder cousin has spread the Senkozen name further within the Colossaverse. But what vexes me is that our enemy is Billiam. His mother would be tearing that house a new one if she knew. It's no wonder he waited and bidded his time before enacting this heinous plan."

Shiishii: "Him being a member of the TRUTH is even more surprising. So they have him, Clarissa, Jollister, and even that Miitto fella. Who the hell is the leader of such a disgusting amount of heavy hitters!?"

Maliik: "I'll help you figure that out so long as you two help us subdue him or even kill him if need be!"

Gaia & Shiishii: "Deal!"

Dante: "Then I'd say it's time we prepare for the charge. We'll be attacking in the next two days!"

Aurorin: "Sounds good, we'll ready the Aurora forces!"

Berixan: "The Borealis are ready to charge!"

He stood next to his wife in high confidence before vanishing from the room.

Doc-Martin: "We shall do the same! Come Lizellite!"

Lizellite: "Yes, Dear."

They too, vanished from the room in a flash.

Billiard: "We'll be ready!"

Myne: "Mhm!" *Nod*

All families vanish from the meeting hall of the House of Murdicc. Dante, Shiishii, Gaia, the Dazzles, the Murdiccs, and even Hera'lou and Shaddus. Everyone of them went to the armory to prepare themselves. Dante, Shiishii, and Maliik began to devise a plan that they'll present to Queen Nagita and King Luu. One could say that their preparations were going smoothly. Now in the meantime, we head back over to the Maze World where the combined group of Young Strife and the Rebellion were in the midst of rapidly speeding through the maze.

Morpheus: "Keep up the pace! That last guy was a monster!"

Kenny: "It had to be their leader or something! Did anyone else see what I saw though?"

Ju'Mosi: "Yeah, brah. That big guy that came out at the end. He had a famed sword from the Weapon-toder Clan."

Maeli: "He did!?"

Nubia: "Yeah, it was the Corte Divino. A powerful sword said to be created by the best Blacksmith that clan can offer."

Mackey: "So what does this mean?"

Morpheus: "We can't let that thing touch us even a little. So get your weapons ready!"

???: "That would be the best course of action."

Lancelot: "What!?"

A man wrapped in a moss-like cloak reveals himself behind the group. His arms were crossed with big gnarly claws at the ready. He releases his essence through the tips of his claws as they tear into the atmosphere. Crossing the distance between them in a near instant.

Kenny & Sammy: "Evasive MANEUVERS!!!"

Each member managed to either dodge or repel the attack as it flew past them. The force behind it threw everyone off balance. Making them vulnerable to any follow up attacks that may occur. Unfortunately for them, that was the exact thing that was going to take place.

???: "You little fucks destroyed my forces like it was child's play. I'll make sure you all pay dearly for that!" *WOOSH*

A slash was released from the blade of his sword. One that has the ability to rip through whatever the user wishes it to. Everyone had no other choice but to dodge the attack. For their weapons were not of the special grade like what they now faced.

"This attack is a little faster than we anticipated!" Morpheus claims as he and the others wrap Zenchi around their weapons. Snipping away at the attack in order to avoid making contact with it. But their efforts were in vein, and just as the attack was about to hit its mark…

Susanne: "Viridian Stardust Sabre!"

Susanne slashes through the attack like hot butter. Then she proceeds to kick the cloaked man in the face. Knocking him back a few hundred miles as the group proceeds onward.

Susanne: "He'll be coming back in a few seconds, so be ready!"

Nubia: "Right, we appreciate the help, Susanne. That was truly spectacular work."

???: "I won't let you escape my grasp!"

He lifts his sword above his head with a heavy load of essence wrapped around it. Enough to create a wave that would engulf the entire team. Just as the cloaked man was about to bring the sword down for the attack. No, better to say during the swing for this mighty attack was when it took place.

A weapon with the symbols of wolves on it came crashing into his face. A white stream came beaming out and took the man with it as it smashed into the floor. To everyone's surprise, the boy standing before them held within his hand, a pair of nunchuks. His hair stood up and turned white as it flowed endlessly. He stared down at the man as he got up. Glaring at him with a sinister smile on his face.

Lancelot: "Lancelin, why are you just sitting there?! It's time to go!"

Lancelin: "Kuku!"

Morpheus: "This essence…"

Kenny: "This ain't good at all, we'd better be ready for quite the fight!"

Lancinian: "Not to worry, we've come to a truce for the time being."

Fong: "Mhm… the strength is nowhere near what that monster had earlier. But it should suffice for this battle at the very least."

Maeli: "Just be ready for anything team, any… thinnng!"

Everyone: "Right."

???: "That blow, I could actually feel it. Just who is this brat?"

Lancinian: "Worry less about who I am and more about what I can do. Because… your defeat is imminent."

???: "Hmph, oh yeah?"

The Rebellion prepares for their biggest battle yet. With their forces coming together in full might, they mark the day for their march. In the midst of all this, the children continue their struggle within the maze. Just what will happen next as the Civil War begins?

Next Chapter: Quake of the Young

Gods and Goddesses!