The Boys Arrive In Artmitis

"OK, then we need to make a portal that can transport the boys safely to Artmitis." Zildor says, "And we have to be on alert. The path is long; if we get noticed, we will definitely be meeting some company."

"Zildor, don't worry about that. I'll tell Dixon to put Artmitis on red alert. The boys will come to help us if we encounter any danger." Zenith says it in a stern tone.

"The boys can't go through a portal hole. Their mass is more solid than ours. The portal won't last long enough." Vonruil says, "The only way is to make a water path. Since we all have water stones, we can combine them to make the path strong enough."

"But if we go on the water path, we will be an open invitation for a fight."

Intervening, Vonruil says, "Who dares attack with me along?"

Xane says, stunned, "What? You're coming back home. Great!"

"Xane, how can I let the boys go alone? They are my responsibility." Vonruil says, "Even if you all do take care of them, I'll never back out of my responsibility."

Xiander gets up and says, "OK, then I'll go back and get the boys to begin; as soon as we are near, I'll let you guys know. Meet up at the southern high peak."

As Xiander leaves, he says, "Sam, I'm leaving Xane in your care."

"Wow, he just made it official." Zildor says it in a happy tone.

"Sam, do you accept Xiander as your partner?" Vonruil asks in a concerned and hopeful tone.

"Ah, can we humans and angels be together, like together as in a human couple?" Sam asks, confused.

"Sam, I'm the duke; even the king doesn't go against my order. So, the real fact is, Do you want or do you like Xiander?" Vonruil asks, concerned.

"Well, I can't say like, as in, because so far I haven't seen him like that, but so far from what I know, if I could choose my partner, I would choose him." Sam says it with confidence.

"Great, then from today onwards, you're Xiander's official partner for eternity."

Sam cuts Vonruil's sentence and says, "Ah, shouldn't you ask Xiander?"

"Guys, the path is ready." Zildor says it in an excited tone. "Time to take our duke back home."

Vonruil summons his wind stone and casts three bracelets. Then he puts the bracelet on their wrist. As he puts the bracelet on, he also lets out some of his soul energy.

"OK, let's go; stay alert, boys. They are our responsibility." Vonruil says as a portal opens in front of them.

Zildor goes in first, then Zenith says, "OK, boy's go in; (as the boys go in), Vonruil, I'm behind you."

As Zenith enters the portal hole, it closes behind them. Along the way, everything seemed to be going just fine, but suddenly they got attacked. Zildor summons his force stone, while Zenith summons his mind stone.

As they absorb the stones, Zildor casts a strong barrier over the boys and Vonruil, while Zenith uses his stone to control the minds of the attackers.

Zenith manages to bring the attackers in front. On seeing them, Zildor says, "Where did Typhoon's minions come from? Zenith, we'll need backup; there's no way we can deal with them."

"Leave them to me; take care of the boy's." As Vonruil says this, he summons his jade stone and expels the minions into a black portal.

As the minions disappear, Vonruil says, "OK, the path is clear; let's go."

Soon they reach the border of Artmitis, but they notice they can't enter. "Oh, I forgot that ever since Vonruil left, a barrier got cast over Artmitis. It opens every fortnight for only one minute. We all took our chance to get out. If you get caught, you get badly injured."

"Yeah, five angels are still recovering." Zenith says it with a sad tone.

Vonruil summons his soul stone and absorbs it. Then he uses his soul energy to flow onto the barrier. As his soul energy flows over the barrier, the barrier disappears.

Seeing the barrier disappear, all of the angels gather at the local square. The king also gets notified that the barrier has been taken off. The king orders for the royal bugle to be blown.

As the bugle sounds, all realms get shaken.

The Ash Region leader, Zuashen, trembles with fear the instant he hears the bugle. He calls for his right-hand warrior Zihamma and asks, "Zihamma, is that the Artmitis bugle?"

"Yes, my lord, it is. This means Vonruil is back." As Zihamma says, it's evident from his tone that he is not happy.

"Zihamma, if he is back, it will ruin our entire plan."

"My Lord, only if our prince Bassi had fire elements could he have overtaken the duke of Artmitis, and we, the Ash Region, would be the ruling planet of the universe." Zihamma says, "Bassi would have been the ultimate warlord."

"This is the only mistake I made in my life; I chose Sheagal, who herself does not have a fire element. How can her child have it then?"

Zihamma intervenes and says, "My lord, but the fact is that Bassi is your son and the future king."

"Do you think the Anzu's will accept a king who cannot control fire? Our planet is made of the sun's ashes; how can the ruler not be able to control fire?"

Zihamma replies confidently, "My lord, Bassi may not have inherited the fire element from Sheagal, but he possesses great leadership skills and wisdom that will make him a just and powerful ruler." The king nods thoughtfully, considering Zihamma's words, before making a decision about his son's future as the next king of the Ash Region.

"I know, but he is not going to be the warlord of the universe. He will always be below Vonruil, just like I am below the king." Zuashen says it in a sad tone.

Over at the Illusion Sanctum, the informant Keenan comes running and says, "Lord, the bugle, (he pans as he speaks), the duke is back."

Shocked, Alastair says, "What? Voruil is alive. Didn't Rival kill him?"

"Lord, it proves he is the warlord of the universe. What should we do?" Keenan asks in a frank tone.

"Get the carrier ready; we have to hail him. If Rival could not deal with him, then who are we to be on his wanted list?" Alistair says it in a frank tone. "Prepare the troops and make sure the defenses are fortified. We must be ready for whatever comes our way," Alistair commands, a sense of urgency in his voice. Keenan nods in understanding, knowing that they must be prepared for the return of the powerful duke Voruil.

"Lord, let's not underestimate him; he is not to be taken lightly," Keenan warns. "We must be strategic and cautious in our approach," Alistair adds, a look of determination on his face.

"Whatever, we have to show our allegiance to him so he doesn't take us wrong." Alistair says it in a frank tone.

Over at Artmitis, all of the angels gather at the local square. As Vonruil reaches the local square, Sun Shower comes down and begins to dance as he is flying and soaring in the sky.

Seeing him fly so happily, the king says, "See Vonruil how happy Sun Shower is; welcome back to the duke of Artmitis."

The king places his hands on Vonruil's shoulder and says loudly, "Hail the duke of Artmitis."

All of the angels say it in unison, and then one of them comes forward and says, "Lord, thank you for coming back."

"Zenab, you're saying as if my coming back is a gesture of gratitude to you all. Why do I feel like you all thought I was not coming back?" Vonruil asks, confused.

"Vonruil, the way you just disappeared, and Sky, his health was so bad, you still didn't come back, so we all presumed you gave up on us." Zenab says like a lost baby.

"Zenab, (looking around) everyone, the reason I didn't come back was because I was badly injured coming out of the abyss black hole, then the god's took my powers away. I felt like I lost everything, so I went to earth. But, there I found out the allies are making the humans suffer under my name."

Continuing, Vonruil says, "The boys were going to be killed only because they said they knew Vonruil." Taking a sigh, "It's only after I met them, Sam took care of me, that I was able to get my powers back. And, now it's time to take Rival and the allies down."

"Vonruil, I knew you would be back. You know you are the first duke of Artmitis and will be the first official royal bloodline of Artmitis." The king says with confidence.

"King, I want to tell you one thing, for me Xania and the Land of Spirits, is one of the allies, and I will take her down."

Intervening the King says, "Vonruil, the moment she gave up on you, she is an enemy of Artmitis. And, I'm sorry, it's because of my poor judgment, you had to suffer." Then king leans over, "And, Sky is not in good health, you better see for yourself."

The moment King told Vonruil about Sky's health, he began to wonder what everyone was talking about. He knows Sky has a heart problem because of the ray that gave him a skin injury on his heart, but why is everyone sounding so serious.

Vonruil knows Sky always told him everything, is he really hiding from him? Is Sky really serious? Looking at Sky, Vonruil says to himself, "Sky, even if I have to fight death for you, I won't let you go."

"Ah, going to introduce them." As one angel says, Vonruil comes forward, and says, "Xiander,may I have the obligation to announce."

"Vonruil, I made myself clear, but…."

Intervening Vonruil says, "Honestly, you both are perfect. Same thought. OK, all angels of Artmitis. First, these boys are humans; (introducing them), he is Sam, he is Morris, and he is Peter. They are my saviors, and it's only because of them that I am back. So, I presume you all understand from today on they are part of us. Second, Xiander, come over. (As Xiander comes over, Vonruil makes him stand next to Sam) From today on they are official partners. Any objection?"

On hearing this all of the angels cheer for the new partner. Ren comes over and says, "Congrats to you both, I'll arrange the meeting for you both in a week."

Seeing Sam is confused, Vonruil says, "Don't worry, from today onwards both of you can talk about your cultures, and how you guys will go about them."

For a moment, Sam was bewildered as to what he was going to do. He has said yes to being Xiander's partner, but is it really possible for an angel and a human to be a couple? How will they adjust to each other?

Xiander was no less in thought. Both prove Vonruil correct as both are thinking about the same things. Even he is worried, but at the same time he can't deny Sam is the first being with whom he has felt comfortable.

Since his creation, Xiander has always felt alone and longing for a being. Though having Xane with him gave his life meaning, he still felt lonely. Though Xiander never told anyone, from the first time he saw Sam, he felt a unique connection with him.

Then some angels come forward, and one of them says, "Vonruil, let's take you to the home we made for the boys. We carefully laid the roof and the walls. The temperature will remain adequate for them even at night."

"Everyone thanks for everything, and I duke of Artmitis swear today on the last drop of blood in me, as long as I am alive, I won't let any harm to Artmitis."

All of the angels begin to hail by saying in unison, "Hail, duke of Artmitis, long live your legacy; may we flourish in the universe as the ultimate planet; may you be the warlord of the universe for eternity."

Just then a carriage comes over. An angel gets off, and says, "Duke, we are ready to go."

Suddenly a loud thunder is heard in the distance.

All of the angels get on guard. Seeing this Vonruil says, "Take the boys in."

Ren quickly casts a barrier over the boys as Zildor wields his sword.

Just then a being appears and says, "Long time no see."