130.) In the Face of Certain Doom.

Morpheus: "You all heard me correctly. So I'll ask again… Lancelot… why does your kin over here have a damn STULIATHAN WITHIN HIM!?"

Morpheus' essence flared up like a rocket. Getting the likes of Kenny, Zoshen and Fong riled up as their Stuliathans react to Lancelin's own.

Lancelin: "Tch… (How the hell does he know about that!?)

(???: Due to him already having dealt with my kind before, child.)

Lancelin: "Mhm… so you've got a few of your own just like me, is that it?"

Kenny: "Yeah… I'm one of them. Name's Kenny Vermilli, pleasure to make your acquaintance."

He bows to the team before turning his attention towards Lancelin.

Ellie: "Woah, woah woah… Kenny Vermilli?!"

Luke: "That's not all… behind us is Fong Flametress, over there we got Zelibus Draco and fockin' Zojin Draconos."

Zoshen: "Zoshen will be just fine, y'all."

Drake: "Oh, for sure, mate, we gotcha. But look at that, they also have Amera and Ju'Mosi Embodiment which is just legendary in of itself."

Kenny: "And you guys have the likes of Maeli and Mackey Aurorin over there."

Amera: "As well as Sammy Lyster and as we already addressed, Nubia Beel and Lancelot Murdicc. Just a whole lot of legendary faces here… nothing but fucking royals."

She gazes at everyone present. Settling within her mind that this truly is nothing but a group of royals.

Mackey: "Seems like it… but to think that Young STRIFE itself would show up."

Morpheus: "We came to help you guys out with this mission. We were told that it would actually be quite dangerous. But… to think you guys had someone like this on your crew. Lancelin, was it?"

Lancelin: "Yeah, what's your beef?"

Morpheus: "None… I can sense that you're quite powerful. But… be honest with us all, I know their seals are good. But… is yours?"

He points towards his friends as he addresses that specific topic.

Lancelin: "Tch… of course it is. I wouldn't be me if it wasn't, now would I?"

Morpheus: "Mhm… guess you're right. (He lied a bit there.) I'll back off then, but are you the leader here, brotha?"

Lancelin: "Good… but no Morpheus, Maeli and Nubia are the leaders."

Morpheus: "Alright good, Kenny and I lead this team here. With that being said, we four should go ahead and lead the way while the others follow close behind us. With guys like the Untold TRUTH lurking in every corner. We ought to have some watching in the middle, our ranged guys of course."

Maeli: "With our heavy hitters lying in wait in the back, right?"

Kenny: "Right. With the time we've used to speak here, has everyone scanned all others from each other's groups?"

Billard & Loraina: "Yeah, we have."

Zelibus: "Of course and I can tell you right now… those two are at the back with me. We three are the heaviest hitters."

Kenny: "Alright good. Then if that's the case, allow me to assign the group… cool with you three."

Nubia: "Why, of course… go right ahead."

Maeli: "Fine with me."

Morpheus: "Do your thing bro."

Kenny: "Mhm… *Nod* Alright then, Ju'Mosi and Luke, join the back. You guys are nearly neck and neck with those three.``

Ju'Mosi: "Right brah, come on Luke bro."

Luke: "Will do, Ju."

Both of them waltz over to Zelibus and the others.

Kenny: "Zoshen, Drake, Ellie and Lancelot. I'll have you four in the middle as our long range cover. Leaving Fong, Amera, Lancelin, Sammy and Mackey… you five will be the all-around guardians of the group. Are we all good?"

Everyone: "Yes SIR!"

Morpheus: "Alright… get into formation and let's…"

Morpheus & Maeli: "Head out!!"

The group formed in their ideal formation as instructed by Kenny. Blasting off into the cosmos as they head for the independent Empire known as Illustrod. It takes them at least an entire day to make it to the Empire. In that time, the group managed to bear witness to many natural phenomena within the natural universe. For instance, the creation of a blackhole after a supernova had reached its peak maturity.

Lancelin: "That's something you don't see everyday. Should we… should we be this close?"

Lancelot: "Yeah… best we get on our way to be honest. I highly doubt we got too much extra time. Rather use the rest just in case a battle ensues."

Nubia: "He's right… everyone, let's get back into formation and continue onward!"

Everyone: "RIGHT!"

The group continued onward strongly. Pushing through as they break apart a huge asteroid field. Smiling as their journey decreases in difficulty the further they go along. Gaining a clear line to the Empire as they stride forward. But… as one says, the verse on the outside of the Clan. Well it's always an eat or be eaten type of wasteland. An example of that? Let's just say the group ran into quite the beast just as they closed in on the Empire after flying for more than half a day straight. The equivalent to thirteen whole hours. And man could that thing care less about anything they had going, it wanted a meal and eighteen strong godlings was the perfect dish. A perfect dish for a juvenile Teirei Gluttonous. A monster that looked like a purple horned ball with a mouth that split open into four sections. Revealing a blender like teeth system. Four gigantic eyes that took up most of its face wore a permanent glare full of Malice and killing intent. Its tentacles danced behind it as it came to a stop. Boasting a size equal to that of Earth's moon, Luna.

Luke: "Uh… what. The FOCK… IS THAHT!?"

Kenny: "It's a Teirei Gluttonous."

Maeli: "Luckily for us… it's just a Juvenile, and a starving one at that."

Morpheus: "Good… two of us should be able to handle this mere Universe Devourer. That'll stop this place from vanishing mostly and… I can test something." *Glare*

He looks over at Lancelin.

Nubia: (Ah… I see.) "Go ahead then."

Morpheus: "Mhm *Nod* … Lancelin… let's see what ya got."

Lancelin: "Heh… good stuff Morpheus. I was hoping I could test out my new…"

Morpheus: "Oh? I like what I see. This man has STYLE. Wolf-bred Nunchaku!? Good, goes well with my Wolf-king tanfas."

Nubia: "Hm, well if you get to fight with one of ours then I'll match your tempo. Seeing as we have its big brother here now!" *Whip*

Maeli: "Woah…"

Mackey: (Her weapons are…)"

Fong: "Hmph… a ball and chain, as well as a metallic based whip? You're quite the dangerous one Nubia, but I can hear your thoughts. It'd be my pleasure to assist you and it makes sense. I don't trust my Beast in the same way Morpheus and Lancelin don't trust his own. Let the four of us reign supreme over these two gluttons!!" *Shing* *SHING*

Morpheus: "Twin Sickles… good. Let's go then!"

All three: "RIGHT!"

Zelibus: "This is gonna be gooood."

Morpheus and the others dash in on the two Teirei, attempting to mow them down as quickly as possible. Both beasts let out blasts from their mouths that acted like laser beams. Cutting through the very cosmos themselves. The entire team went into evasive maneuvers, with Morpheus and Lancelin flanking the sides.

Lancelin: "Let's just stick to our birthrights, alright you guys?"

Morpheus: "Fine by me! Twister of Mayhem!"

Lancelin: "Woah, gotta match that tempo! Chaotic Typhoon!"

Nubia and Fong followed up with a pincer attack meant to deal a decisive blow in one fell swoop. Nubia seemed to be the Birthright twin to Lancelin as she used a technique known as Chaotic Grip. While Fong used her Demonic Birthright to bless her Sickles with Hellfire.

Morpheus and Lancelin wrapped the beast in a mixture of their essence. Causing a Chaotic storm that brought forth nothing but Mayhem. The beast couldn't come close to breaching it with its attacks and only managed to give birth to greater chaos. Allowing its own attacks to be assimilated and thrown back in its face. Morpheus and Lancelin skated on the sphere they're created and slashed at the beast with the fangs on the edges of their weapons. It became minced meat in literal seconds.

Morpheus: "Can't let that type of material go to waste. I'm upgrading me weapons when we get back to the Drag! Who's with me!?"

Young Strife: "HELL YEAH!"

Young Rebels: "WE'RE ON THAT AS WELL!"

Kenny: "Haha, love to hear it."

(Merlin: Kenny… it's Fong!)

Kenny: "Huh!?" *Glare*

Morpheus: "Hm?"

Lancelin: "Woah… is this what these beasts feel like!?"

Fong: "Demonic BLENDER!!!"

(Bubauno: Let me in on this fun a bit, girll…)

Fong: "What!?"

Nubia: "Woah, what're you doing, Fong?"

Fong's essence was infused with the negative essence of Bubauno. Becoming wild in nature as it devoured the beast entirely. Swallowing it within her now green Hellfire flames. And coming back to Fong upon breaking out of Nubia's grip. Which was causing the beast to implode on itself as its insides were stirred into literal Chaos. All for naught as its essence was absorbed into Fong and furthermore… Bubauno Epidemis himself.

Fong: "I-I couldn't help it. He acted on his own! I'm sorry you guys." *Bow*

Nubia: "Geez… I guess what my ma heard from Kishin was true. He's a total dick!"

Kenny: "No worries, the material we have from this single large one is more than enough for all of us to share for Weaponry and clothing upgrades at our homes."

Everyone: "YEAAAAAH!!!"

Fong: "Phew… you fucking suck, you know that?"

(Bubauno: Heh… at least you gained some strength, girl. Now I'll rest for a while.)

Fong: "... fucking… dick!"

The group stored their earnings away and dashed onward towards the empire, which could now be seen as the small multiverse was nearby. The group tightened their formation and used streamline to boost their speed. Getting to the Empire in mere seconds as the gates to enter their multiverse began to open. All members entered promptly, watching as the doors closed behind them. Following this long tunnel down into the depths of the Illustrod Empire as they close in on two large essence signatures.

Morpheus: "There's someone at the end of the tunnel."

Maeli: "Two people from what it looks like. But luckily… they both have Light Clan essence signatures. So good news for us!"

Kenny: "Alright, then we all proceed accordingly. Let's get this thing started!"

The crew follows the lead of Kenny and the others. Pulling into a huge docking station used for incoming visitors. Whether it be a vehicle or another form of transport including those who choose to fly there. They land on the docks as they descend. Meeting up with two tall Gods that looked to be seven feet in height. Both clad in white, hooded cloaks as they waved to their arriving guests. Maeli, Kenny, Morpheus and Nubia all went ahead of the group. Greeting their two guides to Illustrod with the utmost respect. Their guides met that with the same amount of respect. Upon rising back up from their bow, one of the guides waltzed over to the group.

???: "Greetings Children and welcome to the Great Empire of illustrod, The Multiversal Star!"

Maeli and the others looked around as they could see the likes of multiple Universes and other cosmic constructs taking the shape of stars. With giant pillars of light gracing the Empire. Acting as the galaxies center mass, with the rest of the galaxy flowing around it. And there were countless amounts of these in this all glorious Light Clan haven.

Maeli: "So… this is Illustrod!? What an amazing sight to behold!"

Mackey: "No kidding."

Ju'Mosi: "I read about this place way back when I used to use my dad's office as a quiet place. Reading all his books and what not, but this place was always one of the few that stuck out the most to me. A place where light is more attracted to it than even Luminaria itself. Wicked right, brahs?"

Luke: "Seriously wicked…"

???: "We're glad you all like the place, but I'm afraid we have little time for such marveling. We must get to the Capital of this great place. We'll be your guides there, my name is Illiuss Maconshire. And this here is me older cousin, Luuza Maconshire. We're from the esteemed-"

Sammy & Ellie: "Maconshire family that helps guide the Clan."

Sammy: "You're also a sister House to the House of Lyster. I should know, seeing as I'm a Lyster myself. As well as my younger cousin here."

Ellie: "Nice to meet you both, please do lead the way for us all."

Luuza: "Right away, Madame Ellie. What you all seek will lie within the Capital. Just…"

Illiuss: "Just do be careful here. Been a lot of strange happenings with the residents here as well as the natural animals and beasts to these parts."

Morpheus: "Will do, let's go everyone!"

Lancelin: "Hm… this place seems oddly familiar."

He scratches his head, hesitant to step forward for a second. Thinking hard on whether he knows this place or not.

Meanwhile… Maliik and his personal vanguard were to start their mission today as well. They could be seen leaving while clad in all white robes and all black robes. It was a way to make it easier to infiltrate their place of focus. As well as keeping the group theme more simplistic and concrete. No need for a large amount of flashy clothing that would give them away. With that being said Maliik could be seen walking with Shiishii and Dante as they lead the group. They marched forward to the exit of the Rebel fortress. The fortress itself had moved to the edge of the universe they resided in. This edge was the single closest point to their goal. A hole found in the center of Lanthermines' house. One that leads to their goal, the center of the clan. The capital that was better known as… the House of Beel.

Maliik: "Aurorin… are you and Dawn ready to open this hole or what?"

Aurorin: "More than ready. We should all be good to head out right away."

Maliik: "Good, with Luu being here as well, we're all set to go and head out. Crew… follow me!" *PEW*

Everyone: "Sir, yes sir!"

The small group floods into the portal at high speeds. Ripping through the cosmic tunnel as they transcended the very Spatial walls that separated the dimensions and realms from one another. Taking a short while to get the backside of the House of Lanthermines. Maliik, who was very familiar with the terrains here as well as the scope and area. He stepped out first, gesturing everyone to stay within the warp gate as he surveys the area for any guards or Lanthermines goons. Once ensuring everyone that the coast was clear, he and the group dashed across the grassy plains that lead to a hidden hole behind the castle.

Maliik: "This is a tunnel I dug on my last visit here. It was made for this very moment and kept hidden with the use of my Reality Warp. It's a tunnel system that leads directly to the hidden portal to the center of the clan. I made many adjustments and trick tunnels just incase someone found me out. Just follow my lead and we'll be fine. Got it?"

Shiishii: "Yeah… but just in case. Death: Hound of the Reaper, now then… this little pup here will scope out your tunnels in the next three seconds. Make sure we don't have any surprises waiting for us by someone powerful enough to do so."

Dawn: "What makes you think there's someone as powerful as Maliik here?"

Luu: "Easy, daughter of mine. Just feel that malicious essence coming from the Lanthermines Throne Room. It's not as powerful as Maliik's, but more than strong enough to cause issue for the whole lot of us. So…please proceed Lord Shiishii."

Shiishii: "Mhm." *Nod*

He sends his skeletal puppy off with the flick of his right index finger.

Dawn: (Wow… there really is someone who could likely defeat me here. What a nuisance.)

Maliik: "Hm… what's it looking like, Shiishii?"

Shiishii: "Pupper says the coast is clear. Even did a double take just to make sure. Let's hurry in and head for you sought after portal."

Maliik: "Alright. Everyone follow behind Aurorin's speed trail as she flows with me. Easier to keep up that way." *PEW*

Aurorin: "Mhm-hm, well come on then everyone." *PEW*

The group locked themselves onto Aurorin's speed stream. Allowing them to easily keep up with Maliik and Aurorin as they zipped and dashed through the tunnel system made by Maliik. A system that ran for countless Astronomical Units, stretching into the inner depths of the Clan itself. Flowing like a vein system within the human body as it ran right into the thick dimensional walls that were layered around the core of the clan.

Maliik: (We're coming for you, you BASTARD!!)

Back over within the Empire, Morpheus and Maeli strided forward with their two guides. By this time, they had already gotten more than half way towards the Capital of the Empire. Passing by many broken monuments, which showed clear signs of the place being corrupted. Marking one part of the mission down as of now. The guides explained some of the events that took place here. The many fights that broke out between those that were affected and those that weren't. Turning this lovely Empire into a half beaten wasteland with some odd rays of beauty to it.

Illiuss: "As of recently… the efforts of the Rebellion and their tales of success have sparked a new hope here. The pieces of land, buildings and other constructs that look repaired and refurbished are the work of the people here. They've begun to overwhelm the corruption… and those who cast it seem to not be opposing this."

Luuza: "Very odd and strange to me, honestly."

Lancelin: (This… this is also very familiar even though it's been rebuilt. And this eerie feeling I have… hm.) "Hey Lance…"

Lancelot: "You too, huh?"

Lancelin: "Yeah… I don't like this."

Morpheus: (Mhm… so we four leads aren't the only ones uneasy right now.)

???: (They're getting eerily close to my place of business. High time these Rebels get a taste of true despair. Starting with… those two.) *Click*

Maliik: "Hm!? Everyone STOP!"

Shiishii: "Huh!? What the hell- why'd we stop, Maliik?"

Maliik: "Mhm… we've crossed through the portal and all. But this isn't right!"

Dawn: "What isn't right- HRNH!?"

Ellie: "Hm… hey guys?"

Maeli: "What is it, Ellie?"

Ellie: "Where did our guides go?"

Morpheus: "What the!?"

Fong: "W-When did they… I mean… where did they go?"

Sammy: "Everyone be on guard! Something isn't right here!"

The group stood in a small tight enclosed circle with their backs facing each other. Getting ready for any out of everything to happen. But no one even bothered to take heed to the uneasy look on Lancelin's face. I mean…. They were all fuckin' uneasy, but his face. Well it had a hint of fear in it that could NOT be ignored. Just when Morpheus and Maeli finally caught wind of his eerie presence and face. Well… *SPLAT* *SPLURT*

Luke: "Hey, they're over ther- G-Gah… Gaaaaa- WHAT THE-"

Zoshen: "HOLY SHIT!!!"

The entire group turned to face their six. For behind them stood a great mist with a thickness like no other. It slowly cleared as the sounds of bodies hit the pavement before them. The severed limbs and heads of their two guides came flying at them from within the mist. Maeli caught one of the heads and stared into their eyes as tears flowed down the rather young-looking God's face. His eyes lost their light as the blood from his now stub of a neck began to splurt all over Maeli. Who sat there with a blank expression as she threw the head down.

Mackey: "Tch… we've seen worse."

Morpheus: "Been through worse as well."

Billard Jr: "Yeah… that don't stop the fact that it's gross- *BARF*

Loraina: "Ah… I mean it's gross but don't be a pussy, Bill."

Billard Jr: "Ugh… fuck. You."

Maeli: "They'll have to try harder to scare us-"

Luuza: "Try harder… guts flowing from a severed top half was never the scare, kiddos. The boy knows."

The head fell limp as it rolled down the hill after being used by he who corrupts the clan.

Ju'Mosi: "Just… what the hell is going on here man. *Step* *step* Huh… Lancelin brah, you… ok?"

He watched as Lancelin stuttered forward… in a state of total shock.

Lancelin: "It can't be…"

His face grew pale as he approached the castle that slowly revealed itself within the mist.

Morpheus: "Lancelin… what's going on brotha!?"

Maliik: "There's no way… there's no way he got us like this!"

He shakes his head and rustled through his hair as he stared at the fiasco before him.

Shiishii: "Who!? Wh-What the hell is going on!? Maliik!?"

Lancelin: "It… It just can't be. Why are we here? Why here?!"

The mist cleared further and one could see a perfect castle in great condition. It looked identical to the Great castle of the Royal family within old Britain. But greater in stature and size, with a modern day twist to it. It's top half being made entirely of glass for the perfect rooftop lighting.

Maeli: "Speak to us, what the fock is going on!?"

She walked over to Lancelin in a stir of irritation and confusion.

Maliik: "What… the hell is this place doing here. It's supposed to be outside the damn CLAN!!"

He looked onward to see what looked like a building made entirely of true light. Light trapped within the cast of a strong essence mold that acted as the casing. It looked like a temple for the mentally wise and spiritually gifted.

Aurorin: "Tch… explain this to us Maliik."

She walked towards him, grabbing him by the collar as they both stare at the verse before them.

Lancelin: "This is…"

Maliik: "This isn't…"

Maliik & Lancelin: "The house of Beel!!!"

The Godalescents finally got their mission underway with the combination of Young Strife and The Young Rebels. Their arrival to the Empire and Maliiks arrival to the center of the clan, have forged a new black cloud above the Clan. The Children face danger within the Beel House as Civil War rapidly approaches!

Beel: "And now that the switch has been made and the children have been intercepted. The moves of the Rebellion now lay within my hands." *Grin*

He walked over to the front window within the House of Beel, on the highest floor. Looking down at the Godalescents as they try to figure this all out.

Beel: "You now all sit as my hostages… now enjoy your trapped stay within the walls of Beel. Teeehehehehahahaaaaa!"

Next Cbapter: Welcome to the

House of Beel.