Episode 2: Late Night Calling.

"First of all, I thank you all for the work you've done to inform the citizens of the great desolation that has beseeched us. Then, I would like to excuse myself for everything has happened to the world when I CLEARLY had the power to SAVE everyone. But that is a matter of ego as some of you might know your Leaders are buffed of right now. Now, let's get to more serious matters..----I am Gwenn Klauus, Leader of The Monarch Association. To my right, you'll find the 'Strongest Human Being' Earth has ever known. She is the embodiment of righteousness and the Vice-Chairman of TREE, Bestow Vahass; The Red-haired Devil as you may have heard of her since her assistance in saving pretty much a lot of people in various regions. To my Left, this is my beautiful Treasure that I love and cherish, My Daughter. She has successfully taken over the spirit that I taught her since she was a kid. She is strong and she has earned her place to be by my side for sure, Ley Caydence Novembaria."

Standing high with her might, Gwenn Klauus stated her mobologue before allowing the journalists to speak.

"..M'dam!! Are you saying that  the World Leaders are refusing to act for the benefit of humanity and are choosing to be selfish?!! Fo you understand that such allegations could terminate your---"

As she raised her voice, she gestured her hands in a way that would amplify her words.

"Shut Up!!..I understand your fury. But I didn't give you the right to speak. Unless you are not aware of your position, right now, I 'could' kill you and no one would be able to do anything.. Keep that in mind."

Calming the journalist with 'endearing' words, Gwenn Klauus smiled, feeling confident to answer more question.

"But you are right. I do owe the world some explanation. Like I said, I am establishing the first organization to counter monsters and teach the future generations how to survive through The Monarch Association. But to add more in detail, I 'personally' and 'greatly' suspect that it was an Alien existence that instigated the end of the world. The question now is 'Who'?"

"Aren't you supposed...to give us the answer?"

Anchris Field, arrogant as always, asked nervously despite Gwenn Klauus warning.

"Sadly, it isn't my job to do so."

"If not you, who then can answer that questio--"

As the journalist was about to finish his sentence, the rooftop blew, a human-size hole appearing. Creating an opening for the sunlight to enter.

Looking up, the journalists, Gwenn Klauus, and Novembaria saw a silhouette. 

Blinded by the sun rays, they couldn't exactly distinguish who it was by face.

"Oops! I came in too hard.. Hello everyone! I'm Adamas! Your Fellow Monarch Of Cuteness!!"

Spoke the silhouette with a soft~girly voice while doing the Kawaii pose.

"I guess, this is what you would call 'Une Entrée À La Française'..."

As the silhouette jumped down to land a few feet before Gwenn Klauus, she continued with.

"That face! Gwenn Klauus, right!? I am here to join your stupid association. If you accept me as a subordinate that is, I promise to give you my trust, Just Like That."

A shocking revelation as it was the first time for everyone to see a Monarch appear and make such a declaration.

The Journalist didn't waste a moment and recorded the very scene. In less than a minute, news had reached the world, or at least, what was left of it.

Gwenn Klauus, at a loss for words, turned back to her daughter and mumbled something, as if showing signs of 'That wasn't planned' for once.

Then finally...

"Before that, May I know why the Stupid Monarch of 'Cuteness' wants to join The Monarch Association?"

Asked Gwenn Klauus because she's troubled by the latter's action. Having not been warned meant that this personnage calling herself was strong and self-dependant.

"You could say that I am 'A Cheater Of Time'. I turned back time because in a few days, Caydence Novembaria and I, Adamas, will fall by the hands of my 'Brother'.."

What followed was a bust of laughs from everyone.

Thinking that she was 'Just' an inferior who happened to be ball~sy, everyone inside the Conference room to the security guards laughed their soul out.

"The Monarch Of Cuteness? I never heard a name stupider than yours. And seeing into my daughter's future? Who are you to begin with? Pipsqueak, if ya don' won die, piss off!"

Trying to keep her American accent to the end, Gwenn Klauus let out a deep British accent at the end of the phrase as her real emotion surfaced. 

At the exact moment Caydence in the back caught a glimpse of Adamas moving her lips at a furious speed, Caydence dashed straight towards the journalist to protect them from whatever was going to happen, going past Adamas, as she understood right away that Adamas was the real deal. 

But as a few seconds went by and nothing happened.

The sight of the journalist as they felt a thrill difficult to describe as it was warm after seeing Caydence's protective back. 

Gwenn Klauus, stood in a combat stance as if ready to face anything.

The camera, filming live the scene, showed the world the fright a Monarch could give.

And instead of seeing a threat, they cheered Adamas from wherever they were to show support towards an 'Boyish-girl' who was strong too.

"..Excusez moi! I apologize for going hard at it. You know how emotions can get the better of a girl. 'That time' and all that, you know... Anyway, Gwenny!"

Screamed Adamas as she glared at Caydence with a smirk, but then redirected her eyes on Gwenn Klauus suddenly walking towards her on the stage.

"I gladly accept to become one of your subordinates. Everyone, put my name over everything. You can, it is free-Copyright. I am Your Adamas and this was your Monarch Of Cuteness!"

The show ended with another cute pose and the sweetened voice of Adamas to endear the viewers all over the world. 

A few hours later, at the Main building of The Monarch Association.

At almost 36 feets beneath the ground of the City was the Hideaway Of Gwenn Klauus, a meeting was held concerning Adamas. 

"Why don't we just calm down for a bit, Madame? I understand you're a bit off thanks to our invitee's mal-introduction but, keep in mind that things are not as bad as you might think. Frankly speaking, Adamas, right here, made a good impact as she appeared to've become the Reliable Monarch. I'm sure we can find some peace in this 'bafouillage'.."

Adamas, on one side and Gwenn Klauus, on the other: Joe was trying to appease the minds of our hot headed women.

Caydence and Francis watched from the side, they purposely avoided being the medium, knowing it's a pain in the ass to meddle in this affair. 

"A Dictator that doesn't care for its people.. I remember you. You were entitled by the time as The Executioner who judged the wrongdoings of its own people.."

Speaking as if she's seen a ghost, Gwenn Klauus couldn't stop staring at Adamas with anger.

Adamas, playing with her long grayish hair replied:

"That was before, indeed, thanks for refreshing my memory. I did kill innocents for fun. People change, you know. No need to be so stuck-up, even if you are technically an old knacker. You know why I am here? I don't want to make an enemy of you lot. I'm not that confident in taking more than four Monarchs at a time, let alone you, Gwenny. Instead, I wish for a peaceful tribute. Let's work it out like adults, even if I am 'A Child'."

"You are a Fucking Dictator who has its belief so fucked up that killed without any remorse. Don't think I'm taking you in.. I don't care what you are trying to speculate. I don't like you."

The tension, on the verge of rupturing the fragile string. Joe intervened once more, to reason those hot headed people to let go of the past because what's happening right now is more important.

"Madame! Enough! Adamas, or whatever your name may be! Enough of you too! There are monsters rampaging the life of everyone right now. Instead of me being out there and protecting people I can actually protect, I am here doing the speaker for two imbeciles!!"

The reaction of Caydence and Francis clearly described the scene as they both puffed out a silent laugh, trying hard to keep it in. Knowing that they both normally didn't like each other, Madame seeing their reaction made her realize that there were more important things to do.

Directing her attention back to Adamas, she stated:

"Okay. I get it, Joe-gleeful... Seriously..-"

Sighed Gwenn Klauus as she stood up. Walking the few feets that separated her from Adamas. She tended a hand to actually, Hand-Shake.

"Welcome to The Monarch Association, Adamas."

Adamas, a big smile on his face, rejoiced. 

"Finally! I always knew you would be a pain in the ass, but you can break records with that ass~y attitude of yours. But, I won't complain anymore. Thanks for accepting my application in your company, Gwenny!"

A sweet but uncanny personality has made his appearance. Quite unique, especially for a Monarch.

Despite the situation, this situation was seen differently for the World and The Monarch Association's other rivals. The only company to possess 4 Monarchs meant that Gwenn Klauus built the strongest Clan Of The World in 3 days time. 

For some people, it meant that they were invincible. 

What Adamas said earlier about her and Caydence dying at some point was a statement that made a few realize that the Monarch was not as strong as they believed them to be. 

There was a chance for them to die. 

Some took this information as a threat and put their hopes in beliefs to protect their saviors.

While few took that information and decided to make The Monarchs their enemies. 

What followed the conference when Adamas appeared unannounced was an online post that reached the farthest part of the world. 

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Monarch Association Special Leading Members:-

The Chairwoman: 'Madame' Gwenn Klauus, Monarch.

Vice-Chairman: Bestow Vahass, Inferior.

LIMITED Lieutenant General/Gwenn Klauus' Husband: 'Senior' Jeffrey Mattews II, Human. 

Chairwoman's Direct Secretary/Frances Desperado's Twin: Sofia Desperados, Human. 

The Directing Board Members:-

First Seat/Gwenn Klauus' First Daughter, Ley Caydence Novembaria, Monarch.

Second Seat/Gwenn Klauus' Second Daughter, Gaël Collis Novembaria, Human.

Third Seat, Joe-gleeful Lasteer, Monarch.

Fourth Seat, Dabi, Human.

Fifth Seat, Grander, Human.

Sixth Seat, Frances Desperado, Monarch.

Brief Seventh Seat, Adamas, Monarch.

Brief Eighth Seat/Gwenn Klauus' First Daughter, Lefto Mattews III, Human.

Nineth Seat, Dark, Unknown.

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Inferiors Count: 422.

Humans Count: 3,109.

Monarchs Count: 4.

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"Adamas, you will pay for what you did today, humiliating me in front of The Press. But was what you said really true?"

"Of course, Gwenny. You do know that A Monarch Does Not Have The Need To Lie. There is a future where your daughter dies and I, by her side. The reason being for someone you dubbed; 'Unknown Material'."

After the first invasion which caused great havoc in different countries as no one was prepared for such events. It gave the Monarchs, Inferiors and concerned authorities time to rest. The second and third day was more directed at Gwenn Klauus introducing her plans to the world. Whilst that, the  boy was continuing his chase to get rid of the monsters that few could handle in the world.

It was already the Third day. 

"I feel like we gonna become good friends, Saul!"

"Oh yeah, I don't think 'Friends-to-be' are supposed to fight each other!!"

After Saul saved the boy from dying stupidly of exhaustion on the second day, the boy had finally recovered on the third day. Exchanging punches with Saul, he was already healed from the third day.

"I didn't know that that person's child could get tired, especially her most prized son, December The Strong at that.."

"I am no more Strong. That person that I was died a long time ago. And I put a limiter on me, I didn't want to kill someone yet."

Puffing the dirt off his shirt, he directed his voice to Saul who's now sitting on a wooden chair taken out of nowhere, again.

"I see that you are asking yourself where the chair came from by your glare, it's my signature move. Moving on, what are you up to? Why am you here?"

"For this and that.. I have to kill someone."

December spoke to Saul with such coldth that she froze up to the idea of being his friend. Never in her life had she been friend with a being like December.

" I can help you with that.. In return, won't you help me, 'your friend'?"

Saul questioned December betting on his goodwill to play along.

"You catch up pretty quickly."

"I'm not a Sub_Administrator for nothing. I was trained to use anything I can to achieve my goals. Lest, your mother sent me to find and kill a person too. I am after a woman. You know her since she's your sister. She rebelled and betrayed your mother by allying with the enemy."

Saul gulped down her saliva as fear took over her body. But she still went through with her demand. Facing December while shriveling with fear, she stacked the courage and then...

"But if you don't want that to happen! I can wait it out.."

"No need. All betrayer shall admit their offense by kneeling. I won't stop you in your mission, will be my kind gift to you."

Accepting the offer without verifying anything prior, the man made it clear that for what he seeked. And Saul could not back out anymore.

"...I wonder what's kind.."

"You will know soon enough, Sub_Administrator Ul Landis."

The boy replied as he gazed right back at Saul after hearing Sui's comment.

"What!???!! I couldn't possibly be.. And how come you know that term? This is impossible!"

At that moment, the confidence in Saul had vanished. Eyes wide open, she thought of attacking December by instinct. In her mind, she had hit him but in reality, Saul hadn't move an inch. The fright possessing her body made her daydream for a moment of an event where she was able to move freely. But by the simple command of saying his name, Saul messed up herself.

"As expected of The Only Sub_Administrator Mother acknowledged, you are really thinkable."

To December who cared not about the situation, he didn't pay any attention to Saul's sudden peak of killing intent directed at him.

Instead, he added another facts before taking off to a resting place.

Saul, being left behind, was unable to move. Since the attempt to attack December, her heart kept throbbing. She felt that if she had met Decemeber in a worse mood, she would have disappeared with no one to remember.

Hence, the third day almost ended when...

December recieved a phone call from a certain 'January'.

"[Caydence]Ayo?"

"[December]Yea, 'is your 'peddler'.. I got your heroin..."

"[Caydence].mmh, your humor is terrible. I'm sorry for troubling your peace, but I didn't have much of a choice."

"[December]Didn't you?--To use 'Grander' that way is a bit strange, as I'm not that important to you.."

"[Caydence]You wasn't. But, fate does its job perfectly fine sometimes. The fact that you know Grander must mean that the Vice-Chairman wasn't lying: «you are a being from the other side»."

"[December]Your point?"

"[Caydence]Don't be so dry, I was just trying to make the conversation.. I met people who came from the other side before, but never had I met someone like you. The Vice-Chairman told me stories about you. She also told me that you were her eldest brother and the most handsome one."

"[December]...If you called me to seem dull---It's a success. Tell me the point of this call now. I'm not that patient with strangers."

"[Caydence]December The Wrong, The Last Son Of Greorgorian Marrtellis. The Most Powerful being Of The Entire Universe And 'the one I got a thing for.'"

"[December]I said, your point..?"

"[Caydence]The Vice-Chairman told me stories of you as you raided worlds alone for Greorgorian Marrtellis. But she could never explain to me who you really were. As someone like me who's got a curious nature, I asked for Grander favor to talk through you as he's a pro at 'mind linking'. I did all that to get to ask you this.. Can you tell me who December The Wrong is? Why December? Why The Wrong? Why are you who you are?"

"[December]Such an obvious way to gather intel."

"[Caydence]See it as you want, I'm an honest gal."

"[December]Really?--You are funny, Ley Caydence Novembaria, Adoptive Daughter of Gwenn D. Klauss. Big sister of Gaël Collis Novembaria. Youngest human being to have been gifted the title of a Monarch and 'one rare phenomenon'. First Seat at the Board Of Directors in your momma's company, The Monarch Association. As it was your first time discovering the world of today by your eyes, because you spent your entire life devoting yourself to martial arts and history in a cave. If you don't want me to continue, piss off--"

"[Caydence]---I don't mind though.."

"[December]....so fucking weird, that girl.... Alright, you have my attention. I will tell you who I really am, will you give me peace afterwards?"

[Caydence]I don't think so, you better be good then."

"[December]I better be good?---You really are one special girl. Because of the isolation you've spent for, you are clueless on the strangers you shouldn't really mess with. Anyway, I'm December as you may know, but you may call me <Deck>. I'm a survivor by all means, and a fighter by no choice. I killed, but never for pleasure. I slayed, but never by instinct. I stripped away lives from their shelters, and I never regretted it. I once nearly killed every being on the universe, but a presence called me to reason. Hence, I'm here."

"[Caydence]...Fiery.. What about 'The Wrong' in your name?"

"[December]It was my punishment for something I did long ago to the one I loved. As a remembrance you could say, I decided to keep it that way.."

"[Caydence]Is it related to that incident about wiping the universe?"

"[December]Indeed. Seems like you are really interested.. Acclaimed in my younger days as someone unfathomable by most, I let arrogance led my decisions. To which, I've always tried to preach forgiveness. Which explains the reason, I'm here."

"[Caydence]Wait! What...? I don't get it. You did something bad young and you said 'sorry' but you've been forgiven.. Who's the one you are asking forgiveness from??"

"[December]...I shall go now, I have things to do."

"[Caydence]Already?! Okay, but I'm secretly inviting you to my party. Satudrday's my birthday, I'm turning eighteen!!✌️"

"[December]I don't th---"

"[Caydence]Come on! We're friends! Just come over and let's eat fried chicken!"

"[December]Don't wanna.."

"[Caydence]I'll treat you to a good meal, just come!"

"[December]I feel like you are a bully."

"[Caydence]That's preposterous! I'm nothing of the sort.. I just wish for the best of the people I know and care about."

"[December]Says the girl who hacked her way into my phone, gathered intel on me, forced me to deliver my emotions and is ordering me to come to her party.. On paper, you are the bad guy right now."

"[Caydence]I take that as a 'yes, I'm coming to your party, Ley.'----Is that so! That's so sweet of you to accept my invitation! I'll message you the location later, come alone. Bye and have a nice day.."

"[December]...Is she dumb or playing dumb? To treat me like this, she would piss her pants if she really knew who I really am. But let's see what she has to offer--My target, I mean."

Ending the phone while check outside through the room's window. December noticed another horde of one tailed beasts was attacking the west flank of the city.

Creating a black miasma ray that beamed through the bodies of the hords of Beasts.

The touched part of their bodies started to rust away under the eyes of a cold-blooded December enjoying the moment.

"I am back..."

Said a Saul appearing at last. Walking to the side of December, she sat as she witnessed first hand his power.

December looking at her with a suspicious look, said this.

"The crest every administrator has on them is pretty flashy, but you don't happen to bear it. I realize that you were sent not by mother, so, I suggest you speak quick now."

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•The Day Of The First Invasion, Monday 23rd December 2019, 20:03 P.M.

It was the night after the First Invasion. Caydence had lost track of December after he disappeared. Her Mother talked to her that she had already tasked her trusted people to search him. That's how Caydence found December's phone number.

And this was the convo that took place between the Mother and The Daughter. 

Caydence's Bedroom, in an underground hideaway close to the city where the first invasion happened.

"You should stop bickering recklessly with Frances. You are a Monarch and as so, you should act your way."

"But I hate it when he acts like a pussy. He's a bitch who loves men and doesn't understand why I can love a man too."

Caydence replying to Madame, is hot headed and refused to admit that she was at fault.

"Novembaria, Frances is not the problem, and you know it. That 'Unknown Material' you're falling for, he's messing your judgement up. I do not want you to feel restrained but keep in mind, that, what you feel deep inside is not real unless someone acknowledge it."

Madame explained the reality of life in hope it would cheer her daughter but rather, saw a Caydence looking down.

"Acknowledgement for what? He disappeared! And I'm not certain we'll see each other again."

"We're in the modern times, imbecile. You can ask 'Grander' to search him up. He's gone out with 'Bestow' doing some reconnaissance on the North outskirt of the city, but when they come back. I'll tell them to hook you up with that boy. We cool?"

Madame calmed her daughter using the right words because she understood right away that it was meaningful for her daughter.

"Thanks, Madame."

Caydence, talking with her heart switches of position and lies on Madame's thighs.

"You are my dear daughter. The one I rose and fed. The one I gave 10 years of my life. If there's something you need, I'll give it to you. That's what it means to be part of my family.."

Caydence heard her mother. Feeling safe within her arms, January closed her eyes and wished for that moment to last forever.

"Thank you.." 

That day, the world understood that they weren't going to live normally anymore. Monster started to appear and individuals with powers awakened to stop them. Where was the end of it?

"I also have some news for you, Girl. The horde of Beasts that appeared unannounced in the middle of the city was dealt by that 'Unknown Material' you're falling for. Which means that he's hiding his true power. I heard you fought him from Frances' token. He never once used an offensive skill against you. Novembaria, You are the Strongest Human as you will lead the Barbaric Human Race as Their Monarch Of Beginning/Absolution. If that boy fought equal footing to you, it means that he's something else than A Monarch, I already taught what that meant. That's why I wanted to warn you about him, but if you trust him enough to cope with him, I won't stop you, yet."

To counter the attacks of monsters, Clans were formed to deliver regularly-paced battles.

"I felt it too. He was different from anyone, anyone I've met. His eyes back then was the same as an old man who'd have enough of living a long and boring life. And this much is enough to tell me that being on his good side, will help Your Plan Madame."

And atop of them was the leading faction, The Monarch Association led by Gwenn Klauus.

~to be continued~