18.) ZeeArc's Scheme?

Within the first multiverse of Colossaverse 1, the vacant "space" front. There lies many bases settled by those who buy the space using Godkin. Godkin is the agreed upon currency used by the Gods and those who take their business to the mass cosmos. Gichi is their slighter, more so, the coins of their currency. Within these bases lies one that doesn't, nor have they ever paid for the space they've taken over. That same space is that of a universe, and its owners are… The Annihilo Sect. The base and group name for the annihilation gods group created by Death I and Annihilation himself. The universe itself acted in the same way as a Kingdom. A civilization that takes up the space of a universe and uses it for settlement and advancement. The universe is usually covered in the most common Element used by the Kingdom. For Annihilo Sect, that would be the element, Annihilation. A black and red flame with particles, minerals, and debris float from the tips of the flame. It was at the core of this base that we could find where ZeeArc took our two assassins. 

???: "So, these are two of those damn assassins that were going to interrupt that family squabble?"

ZeeArc: "Yessirrr. It seems I let three slip through, but two are family, and the other one is a family friend."

???: "Right, right. That's fine. I wanted them to go anyway. They need to see it. What of all the others?"

ZeeArc: "They wouldn't listen, so I sent their souls to Gaia."

???: "Ah, ok, ok. That's also fine... she just got done mowing down and rebirthing a multiverse. She should be done sending them to their rightful place. From what I can sense… her and Zigorim are zipping towards universe 9."

ZeeArc: "Ah, it seems she too wants to witness the revival of Death. Can't say much as I'll be going as well."

???: "As will the rest of us. We must see to it the battle concludes and a victor be chosen."

ZeeArc: "Right, right right…

Dwayne: "N-ngh. Mhmm."

Dwayne begins to open his eyes to see ZeeArc before him. He had seemed to be talking to someone quite familiar to Dwayne. 

Dwayne: "Huh? Wh-where am I? *Headshake* Damn, my head hurts."

???: "Oh? Seems one of our 2 royal guests is waking up."

ZeeArc: "Indeed."

Dwayne: "Wha- who's speaking to m-"

???: *Grin* "Long time no see Dwayne."

Dwayne: "L-lord… ZENKI!?"

Zenki: "Yes, it be I. "The" Zenki. How's life been treat -"

Zo'Elgor: "*YAAAWWAAahhhlllll I need to light my fire is a big ole chunk of that… *Inhale* Dragon ass." 

Zenki: "Hmm. That's Zo'Elgor's oldest boy, isn't it?"

ZeeArc: "Surely is Lord Zenki."

Zenki: "Dwayne, wake the fool up."

Dwayne: "Gotcha, my Lord."

Zo'Elgor: *SNORE* *SNOOOORE* *S-SN-SNOOOOORE*

*SMACK*

Zo'Elgor: "Huh, what… fuck am I?"

ZeeArc: "AHehehehahaha… AAAAH! Hehehahahahaaa!!"

Zenki: "Such buffoonery from a royal is disgraceful. Straighten up!"

Zo'Elgor: "Ah... yup!" 

Zo'Elgor takes a firm straight laced, proper posture, full nelson stand at attention. 

ZeeArc: "Oh he big time proper!? Boy, loosen uuuuupp. Lookin' like that of an old standard God 2 pencil." 

Dwayne: *PFFFFFT* "Oh… shit. Get 'em!"

Zenki: *Long Glare* "Uuuuh…. The fuck is this?"

ZeeArc: "Oh! My bad Zenki, but that Earth 52 culture has really been buzzing about with us gods. It's quite entertaining indeed."

Zenki: "I see, I see. Nonetheless… it's still unfavorably annoying. But do as you please."

Zo'Elgor: "Wait!?... If Zenki is here along with ZeeArc. And those glyphic-type symbols of annihilation scattered about the walls and some of the furniture. I-is this… Annihilo?"

Zenki: "Yes, that is correct my boy."

Zo'Elgor: … "Woah."

Dwayne: "Hmmph, if that's the case then. Where's my old friend, Kishin?"

ZeeArc: "Ah. Mind if I take them and show them around here Sir?"

Zenki: "Yeah. Do as you please my boy."

ZeeArc: "Follow me."

Zo'Elgor: "Alright, perfect!"

Dwayne: "Will do. *Stare* (I wonder what lord Zenki is thinking?)

Zenki: (Once he returns… this'll be the first time all 5 gates are together in one place. I doubt Morpheus can ignore the call. Ah, my nephews all together in one place. It'll be grand!) *Grin*

Dwayne: (Lord Zenki was immense. He stood at a whopping 6'7, quite built as well. His skin was the same color as mine, but it glistened. His eyes were the same as Vashjai's and Tristan's. His teeth were sharp as hell and his nails even moreso. His outfit was pretty damn dope though! An upper black, fluffy-fur collared long-coat. It had long sleeves with fur at both ends. He had a Divine cloth flowing about between his arms to his back. Had an "A" on his chest and Black-Gold gauntlets with royal short-gleaves to match. While toting your average everyday battle looms.) "That guy is someone to conquer for sure."

ZeeArc: "This should be where we'll find our man, Kishin. He's always here doing mental training to hone further master his techniques. He's probably the best when it comes to finding more secrets within a mastered technique."

Dwayne: "Already knowing that much. Guy's a damn genius. Hard to tell who's this generation's true prodigy, Kishin or Death II?"

Zo'Elgor: "That's definitely a hard one to choose between. They've always been even to me. Plus all their damn battles end in a fucking draw bruh."

ZeeArc: "Very true indeed. But it seems we're here. This is the Meta-mental room used to accelerate the growth of one's psyche. Kishin is definitely in here."

The door to the Meta-Mental room slid open and before there eyes stood an endless void of black and white. A perfect representation of balance and harmony in the form of euphoria and a grand utopia. The feels were bliss. 

"This image and presence before is the literal illustration of Kishin's energy and state of mind. He's in perfect form today as well. This guy's damn amazing. He's also a "15.5".

Dwayne: (Yo?)"Hmm….Seems he's in that state of mind. Should be no longer than 2 mins left then."

ZeeArc: "Correct."

Kishin: (Ah it seems my time within the training zone of my mind's highest summit is now closing. I've looked within and found 2 more ways of using all of my current powers. Who would've thought you could use speed through the dimensional wall.) "Hmmm."

ZeeArc: "Here he comes, finally." 

Dwayne: "Heh."

Zo'Elgor: … 

*Step*... *Step*... *Step*... *Step* 

Kishin: "Feels like a lot of familiar auras have gathered. The sensation of speed possibilities from you three is divine."

Dwayne: "Hahaha! Still obsessed with the true theory of speed are we?"

Kishin: "But of course… it's why we're capable of traveling to the vast reaches of our omniverse. Speed, without it we'd be stuck still trying to get to the next planet in a timely manner rather than the next universe."

Kishin was 6'5 and was also built to the brim. He had blood red eyes with golden pupils. He had high cheek-bones, a slightly large nose and slightly big lips. He had a full grown chin-strap style beard and light brown skin with pure white-ish grey hair. His hair was in dread-locks and his fit was crisp black. Crop-topped, long sleeve Gahwardian thread jacket with a red undershirt. He wore baggy martial arts pants with red kung-fu shoes that toted a black trim. 

Zo'Elgor: "I actually can't find the gul to deny such blissful logic. It's all facts man, big facts!"

Dwayne: "Yeah, yeah. I know, I know brotha. How fast are you now?"

Kishin: "Well I'm at a 15.5 on the power scale now. I'm also more than 10x the speed of light without using my Speedster's Paradise study."

Dwayne: *Long Whistle*

Zo'Elgor: "Well that's awfully impressive."

ZeeArc: "Indeed, but I need to speak to all of you about something. It was no coincidence that you 2 were brought here."

Kishin: "Hmm?"

Dwayne: "Mhm "

Zo'Elgor: "Oh?"

ZeeArc: "Yeah."

The four of them left to a room at the bottom of the base. It was an empty room. Yet it perfectly cut off their massive energies to keep from being easily sensed. 

ZeeArc: "This room is perfect for us to use. I need to discuss a certain scheme I've been dotting up."

Dwayne: "Huh?"

Zo'Elgor: "What scheme? And what involvement do we have?"

Kishin: "Even I'm intrigued at this point."

ZeeArc: "Well as you all know, Death will be returning soon."

Kishin: "Right?"

Dwayne: "Mhm hmm."

ZeeArc: "Well with that return comes the assembling of his personal team and guard. Twelve of his on one half and the other half consists of Gaia's squad. It'll be 24 in total. Largest in the history of the Grand Council. Ya see… my scheme is to gather that same team before he returns. I won't be able to complete it so I'll have you guys slowly growing accustomed."

Dwayne: "So you're telling me you're collecting his team for him and getting them ready for what he has in store? Just how did you plan on convincing us to join?

ZeeArc: "Well that's sim-"

Zo'Elgor: "Everyone in this room besides you, is already with Death's crew. He asked me before he disappeared 1000 years ago."

ZeeArc: "That's correct. And for your question of how I'd get you. Beeso is already with us and so is… Lord Dante I."

Dwayne: "What?!"

ZeeArc: "Yes, indeed. That same Dante that noe rules right under the true Rulers of the Light clan. The one and only, that led the rebel forces forward and with the help of Death. They succeeded in vanquishing the tarnished sub leaders and took hold. But his position is only temporary and will be taken by Divina Lyster upon Death's triumphant return."

Dwayne: "Why would my Lord have to leave? What right does Death have to take our fair Lord away?"

Kishin: "Simple Dwayne. Your lord made a promise to join Death when he called for his team. It was a true vow to Death. Breaking it would mean such as you should know. He's bound by loyalty and friendship. He's Dante…  we both know he can't break a promise like that even without Death's vow."

Dwayne: "Well then…. You are… quite correct my good sir. Alright then if my lil bro and Lord are in… guess i can join too. I'm in."

ZeeArc: "Good show my dear boy! This is now perfect. But i still got a few to collect."

Zo'Elgor: "Like whom?? If… you don't mind me asking Lord ZeeArc."

ZeeArc: "Well young Prince. I'll tell you, but first…. Don't let Death know about Zo. He'll definitely convince the boy to join us. After all, his youngest brother has just been transferred to your clan. As an agreement amongst the 20 clans of Colossaverse I. Morzick and Zo'Elgor I agreed to trade directly."

Zo'Elgor: "Hmm that'd be bothersome. I'll take your word for it, but who of ours went to Gahwardia?"

ZeeArc: "Your nephew, Silvio."

Zo'Elgor: "Ah ok. Royalty for royalty, eh? That seems legit to me, continue."

ZeeArc: "Right. You see Death II has a plan to collect a member from every clan that's represented within our current Grand Council. So far he's gotten Dante from the Light Clan. You from the Dragon's. Kishin from Gahwardia."

Dwayne: "Right."

ZeeArc: "He's also gotten ahold of a powerful Earthling by the name of Saint Z. And…"

Kishin: (Wait, who else is there? I thought that was it.)

Dwayne: "Hmm?"

ZeeArc: "Thermias Bach."

Kishin: …. "You say what now?"

Dwayne: "Well I'll be damn. How'd he pull that off?"

Zo'Elgor: "Yeah I definitely need to know."

ZeeArc: "Ah it was quite simple. Definitely the wrong route to take on Thermias' part."

Kishin: "Mhm… I'm guessing his dumbass told Death he'd join through battle?"

ZeeArc: "Bingo! Hehehahahaaa! But yes, the poor lass challenged 'em to combat and got put doooooowwwnn. Anyways, that's how he joined."

Kishin: "Well that's definitely my big brother my guy."

Dwayne: "Kind of foolish to challenge a Gahwardian to a mortal-combat. They'll only get harder to confront as the battle goes on."

Kishin: "That was foolish, but it is the way of that battle nut, Thermias."

ZeeArc: "Indeed. Death only has a few more clans to go, but for the ones he's already claimed. I want to have them all there when he returns. It'll be grand indeed brotha."

Zo'Elgor: "Indeed. It'll be grand and I can't wait to see it unfold."

ZeeArc: " Yeah…(But I do wonder, just how will Amiyama find herself able to obtain victory over the God of Contracts. I'll need to be there early to see what Vashjai does.) This'll be stupendous." 

Kishin: "So, I do have one quick question brother Zee."

ZeeArc: "What's the deal brother?"

Kishin: "Why the fuck is Aiyama helping Amiyama in this whole affair? I need answers… because that's a complete violation of the rules of our group. I… need…. Answers!"

Seems as though Aiyama has broken one of the taboos of the Annihilo. What will this spell for Amiyama and her group? Only 25 more days until Death's revival!

 Next Chapter: Aiyama.