Chapter Eighteen "Gun"

Two days ago. James Gunner sat on his couch enjoying his favorite TV show. This was all he had to look forward to in days of nothing. His life, lost it’s glamour a long time ago. Long it has been since his life was turned upside down. One day he was needed and the next he wasn’t. Not afraid, just didn’t feel normal outside. Outside, use to feel like home more then the shit hole he lived in now. How could an apartment complex hold such a beast inside? It did. What more could be said, the world was changing and he just felt obsolete. He lost everything, his family, his friends, and the love of his life. He was banned by everyone because he could not control his hunger, he could not control his rage, the beast within.
TV reporter
This just in, breaking news, we are the first to report that the President of the United States has passed last night due to a heart attack.
James
Bullshit
TV reporter
Romberg has had family related heart issues so it has come to no surprise by his family and close friends
James
I can’t believe this shit
TV Reporter
The Funeral will take place in five days when all the proper arrangements can be made. Till then we’d like to say Romberg will truly be missed.
James
My ass
He turned off the TV
James
Luna, Moon
From behind the chair came two dogs, both Germen Shepard.
James
Do you believe this shit? President dead of a heart attack, not that simple
The dogs just licked his hands
James
Something is going on; I guess I will check it out.
He stood up and grabbed his black coat from the wall hanger
James
Guess I have to go meet with Amya and….
The dogs barked
James
Relax; she won’t be a bother for me
He grabbed his shotgun from the counter and slung it over his shoulders
James
No one will
His phone rang and he answer quickly
James
Gun speaking
The person on the other side was an FBI operative named Detective Patrick
Patrick
Hello Mr. Gun
James
To what do I owe this pleasure?
Patrick
We’d like you to come down and assist us in something
James
Like what?
Patrick
The Presidents death
James
You need my help to tell you he had a heart attack? Get a doctor or something to take a second look
Patrick
He did not have a heart attack
James
Of course not, so what do you want?
Patrick
You know what we want, the reason why they call you Gun
James
How much?
Patrick
One million
James
Well I don’t know you see-
Patrick
5 million and that is all we will work with
James
5 million it is, I will see you soon
Patrick
White house
James
One would think
James hung up
James
Come on boys, we’re going to see a white house
James arrived at the White House shortly after and was led quickly into the oval office
Patrick
Alright Mr. Gun, do what you do best
James
The name is just Gun. Second of all what I do best is not this, this is just a small detail of what I’m capable of.
Patrick
Okay, still do your best
James
Well what is it you know?
Patrick
Nothing, video surveillance shows Romberg in here by himself talking to himself.
James
I see.
James looked around the room
Patrick
Why do you think he’d be talking to himself?
James
He wasn’t alone
Patrick
Where are you getting at?
James
There were five people in here as well
Patrick
Our cameras and audio would have heard them
James
Apparently this is different, there were five no doubt. Maybe six but I’m not sure about the sixth scent.
Patrick
So you think-
James
No, I know
Patrick
Okay well you know five people were in here
James
Five for sure, six maybe
Patrick
Well what are we going to do about this?
James
I will find them; now that I have their scent they aren’t invisible anymore to this world, I will just need a little help.
Patrick
Will you need police?
James
No, you’ll only get in my way, and someone may get hurt, may die
He laughed, Patrick was confused
James
Leave this to me, however, keep in touch though.
James walked out
Patrick
That mans a beast
James popped his head back in
James
Did you say something?
Patrick
Who me? No, why would I say something
James walked out again; Patrick fell against the wall relieved.
James
Luna, Moon
The two dogs ran to him from down the hall
Security Guard
Hey, no animals allowed!
James
Yet their paying one
The security guard was confused
James
Don’t worry, we’re leaving

Chapter Seventeen "Twenty Minutes"

Two days passed since the funeral. The White Coats are putting together missions for the coming days. Velis found Merdos as he was tracking her down. Merdos held Velis in his arms and promised to never let her go again. They found each other and had no desire for questions.
Merdos
I love you
Velis
I love you too
Merdos found what he had been searching for. He could now return to his home and have Velis reveal some truth she has been holding. As they appeared in the White Coats mass of land they were halted. Hayden’s long blonde hair resembling Velis’ as if they were brother and sister, yet his shined in the sun the way hers could never.
Hayden
Why do you bring such a person to our lands?
Merdos
Hayden, it is not what you think, we must speak to Amya
Hayden
You have let the whereabouts of our secret land be compromised by her eyes
Velis
Foolish boy I do not bring-
Without seeing it happen, Hayden was in front of Velis with the tip of his blade at her neck.
Hayden
I’m going to have to ask you not to speak in my presence, lover of Merdos or not
Merdos put his hand on the blade and pushed it down
Merdos
I ask you to listen to reason
Hayden
Reason that is what you want Merdos? What reason tells me to trust this woman after she has killed many innocent people?
Velis
You elf are so untrusting
Hayden
You haven’t given me any reason to trust you
Merdos
Hayden please
Merdos’ hands glowed
Hayden
You would try that against me? You know better then that Merdos, nothing can cut elvian bone, not even your hands.
He lowered his sword
Merdos
I’ve never seen you so angry my friend
Hayden
You have brought a face that brings out the worst in me
Velis looked the other way
Merdos
May we please speak to the council?
Hayden
Yes, come this way
They walked across the fields into the main hall
Hayden
Watch your tongue girl, you are in our land now, there is no going back
They walked in. There sat Amya, Seris, Tavaris, and Hayden took his place next to them.
Amya
Late, this is not like you Merdos
Merdos
Lady Amya, I’ve come with urgent news!
His voice had a bit of a tremble in it
Amya
It must be urgent, what has brought you here after so long?
Velis
The Cloud
Tavaris
Clouds bring you here?
He pointed at her with his face turned towards them
Tavaris
Surely she has lost her mind
Hayden
Or, this can be a trap
Seris
Let’s just hear her out
Velis
Thank you. I have come here to warn you of The Cloud. A hidden organization of powerful beings and more, they have set out to clear the land of man. For so long you have waged war with the Shadow Regime. But now, now I must beg you to reconsider. Yes, Ximendos wants total dominance, but The Cloud want total destruction. I ask you, what would you rather have? Enslaved humans, or dead ones?
Amya
Neither!
She stood up
Amya
But, it would seem like we have no choice. We must choose a lesser of two evils. Our plans must be changed and reorganized.
Velis
I know where they are going first
Amya
Where?
Velis
The first target is in Saudi Arabia
Tavaris
What could they possibly want there?
Velis
They wish to call upon the sand of the earth. They are searching the globe to raise all of earth’s elements to wage war.
Seris
This cannot be
Merdos
She tells no lie and you know this, The WAM have warned you.
Amya
Yes, they have warned us. That is why we take no surprise to them here. The Sky walkers have finally come into play. It would seem that everyone is building up their armies. Thank you Velis for your information, awareness is one of the best gifts you can give someone.
Velis
I have one other thing
Amya
Yes
Velis
I wish to join you
There was uproar between four people
Hayden
Never
Tavaris
This can never happen
Seris
Maybe we can work something else
Amya
Be reasonable
Merdos
STOP!
They all looked to him
Merdos
My friends, she has given us a huge amount of information, we must consider her to be an ally
Hayden
By her information, or because of your lust for her Merdos?
Merdos
Please, consider Amya
They were all silent
Amya
I have made up my mind already. She can work alongside us under your wing, but she is no member of our organization.
Merdos
We are okay with this
Hayden
Do watch for deceit young one
Velis
I’m sure he will find none
Hayden
Because you harbor none or because you are good at concealing it?
Amya
Enough
Hayden
I apologize Amya, but this I just cannot sit well with
He disappeared
Tavaris
We must dispatch a team to the Saudi’s land immediately
Amya
How long do we have before the sand walks Velis?
Velis
Twenty minutes

Chapter Sixteen "Pity"

Ximendos
Hello President Romberg
Startled, President Romberg looked up.
Romberg
Hello Ximendos, I was expecting you
Ximendos
I’m sure you were, how goes all in the human world?
Romberg
All goes horribly, world war three is coming and I don’t know what to do, these people don’t want war anymore, they want love and love!
Ximendos
I see, what a pity. Unfortunately for you they do not understand that war is essential in life
Akasha appeared
Akasha
Foolish humans with their make love not war signs
Glado appeared
Glado
As if we can just fuck away all our problems
Brutus appeared
Brutus
Hugs and kisses can’t solve everything
Ximendos turned to them
Ximendos
Well put my friends.
Romberg
Hello everyone
They all said hi back
Ximendos
Times are changing Romberg, the White Coats are now a fully functional machine and we can no longer wait on the side lines. Control must be handed over to us.
Romberg
Handed over to you? The American people will not allow it, they will revolt.
Ximendos
Let them, they can either join or protest, either way we have no care for the death toll
Akasha
We aren’t as sympathetic as your older enemies
Romberg
I see, well, what would you have me do?
Ximendos
Nothing, in short time the human race will perish. There are forces that will strike that will wipe this planet clear of you and your kind.
He was evil in all its forms
Ximendos
The American army is now obsolete; they are of no more use in a world where bullets have no real impact. Humans will die, and we are in no position to change that. However, we want to start the chaos, we’ve never really been the kind to sit back in watch. So we ask you to kill yourself tonight.
Romberg
And if I refuse?
Orthak
That really doesn’t matter
Orthak appeared. He was no longer wearing a cloak; he was just all black, no color at all, no human features, no eyes or anything. He was a pitch black body of a male.
Ximendos
Perfect timing Orthak, please do your thing.
Orthak walked forward into the desk, his body forming with the desk, then he walked into Romberg, he was in his body now.
Romberg
Well what if I refuse, no never mind, I won’t
Romberg put his hands on his neck and twisted around until it snapped. Orthak walked out of Romberg’s dead body.
Ximendos
Now, things will go our way.
He turned towards Glado
Ximendos
So it is true, the sky walkers have made their appearance?
Glado
Yes, you saw this, why do you ask lord?
Ximendos
It just makes things even more exciting, they are more of a threat then the white coats could ever be, we really must be watching ourselves, or them
His white eyes glowed white with little grey color in them
Ximendos
It seems, they have acquired an extremely strong ally, the gods of this planet is who they are looking to harness for their war. However, they only had one ball of birth. They will be searching for the others, and that we cannot allow.
Akasha
What do we do master?
Brutus
Surely we can’t fight them all
Ximendos
We could, but it would be very annoying
Glado
But I like annoying
Ximendos
We will let the White Coats do it.
Brutus
How?
Ximendos
Well through Velis of course, and their lost in love little Merdos. Merdos will now believe anything she says. With that we will give him false information to hunt down the sky walkers and make sure they do not raise anymore monsters.
Akasha
Good plan
Velis appeared in the room
Velis
Well, let’s begin then
Ximendos
Trust me; I’ve never been wrong before, he is the key.
In a forest untouched by man, walked a centaur named Kon, he is the last of his kind. After so much human take over his kind have all died off. He alone walks in a world filled with humans.
Kon
I am here
From the shadows of the tree came two golden haired elves, Soren and Seex approached Kon. They to would be the last of their kind. The elves of the earth are said to be the most powerful beings to ever live.
Soren
Good to see you old friend
Kon
Likewise. Where is your son?
Seex
He is no longer with us
Kon
I am sorry
Soren
No need to be my friend, if we are not, you shouldn’t be
Kon
Very well
Seex
Where is The Cloud?
Kon
They should be arriving soon
As if on cue, Astrid, Rylan, Bourne, and Rayn appeared.
Kon
An outsider was not negotiated for this meeting
He was referring to Rayn
Astrid
She is no outsider, my friends; this is Rayn, the elemental God of Water.
Soren
We had no idea you already used an elemental releaser?
He was looking Rayn up and down in disbelief
Bourne
Yes, we had one Ball of Birth, which was Rayn’s. We must find the others, which is why we are holding this meeting.
Seex
How will we do such a thing? They are scattered across the globe
Rylan
You make it sound impossible
Soren
She is only being rational
He said in her defense
Seex
Do not talk to me as if I was some mere child Rylan
Rylan
No disrespect madam Seex, Queen of the Elves, I was simply implying that it is not impossible and we can achieve it.
Kon
When do we begin the search?
Rayn
Today, my brothers and sisters must be raised.
Soren
With the seven elementals, we the elves, Kon, and you three, we shall be unstoppable
Astrid
We can wipe this world clear
Seex
Start all over
Rayn
I will live in peace
Kon
I do not mean to interrupt, but what will we do about the Shadow Regime and White Coats?
Bourne
We kill them-
Rylan
Well not all of them of course, some will join us
Soren
Why are you so sure of this?
Astrid
The White Coats possess a child of earth
Seex
The boy is Arkain
Soren
How do you know this Seex?
Seex
I have foreseen it. You should all tread carefully in this water we walk in, that boy and his friends will not be simple to overcome.
Rayn
I control the water we walk on, let them come, I will kill them all
Rylan
No you won’t, the boy comes with us
Rayn
What does it matter to you anyways? The world shall be wiped, that is what is important
Rylan
He is our kind, we can use him
Seex
Rylan, you are a pure soul, you have more at stake then they know
Astrid
Well then, it is settled, we find the Balls of Birth.
Seex
Yes, we shall, but know in this search, we are not alone.
Rayn
Good, let’s hope things get exciting
Rylan
Keep your cool Rayn, or I will kill you myself
Rayn
You are just as strong as the elves, I do not fear you
Rylan
You should
Astrid
We will relay the whereabouts by mind, so be aware
Rylan
See you soon friends
Giant white wings appeared behind Astrid, Rylan, and Bourne, and they and Rayn were gone.
Seex
So, this is how the human world will end
Soren
Where there is a beginning, there must come an end
Kon
Yes, my kin and yours know that
Seex
Pity

Chapter Fifteen “No Tears Are Permitted In These Times”

After the quick lunch we decided to take a walk by the lake, she is really something else.
Suri
So, was this all too quick for you?
Arkain
Well duh! A talking fox and a tiger in my room is just a bit out of the ordinary
We laughed, she had such an amazing smile, and the moon light on her face made me wonder if I’d ever seen someone so dazzling.
Suri
So your life had never been anything special?
Arkain
No, it was really boring and repetitive, I’m really glad this has all happened
Suri
Me to
Arkain
Why because you never would have met me?
She socked me on my arm
Suri
No you jerk! It just feels like my life has finally found its meaning
Arkain
I get what you mean
I stopped walking; I wanted to tell her something I think she’d understand
Suri
Why did you stop?
Arkain
Can I hold your hand?
She giggled
Suri
You’re so weird, you don’t have to ask
Arkain
But I’m a gentleman!
Suri
Sure, well, I’m waiting
She stuck her hand out and I grabbed it, it was like we were connected, yeah I had some girlfriends growing up, all so shallow and empty, nothing was like this. We haven’t even known each other for a normal amount of time, but I think I found my girl. Can I be in love?
Suri
So angel boy, can we fly?
Arkain
What?
Suri
I mean, all my life I’ve always seen things from the sideline, buildings, cars, and even this lake, I would like to know what it felt like to see it from above, you know, a different point of view
Arkain
Oh sure, are you sure you can handle heights though?
Suri
Do I look like a baby?
Arkain
Kind of
Suri
What an ass you are
We laughed and then she put her arms around my neck and she put her feet on mine
Suri
Take me to the heavens
Arkain
Here we go
And we were off, the air felt good as we raised into the sky, everything about her amazed me, she smelled like coconut and she looked like a runway model with an outstanding personality, this was perfect. Fuck I’m getting all mushy, but I’ve never felt this way, hope someone out there could understand.
Arkain
How does it look from up here?
Suri
Amazing
Arkain
So do you
Suri
Arkain we can’t make nachos up here
It felt so good to laugh with her, to know she was just as human as me
Suri
I want to stay up here forever
Arkain
To bad we can’t
Suri
Saving the world comes first right?
Arkain
Right, there are more important things
Face to face her hair blowing over my shoulders, now was my time to steal a kiss, she moved her face forward
Amara
Hey guys, come down!
Fuck, and there goes the moment, we came down to meet with Amara and Solace, two pretty young girls and very energetic. We all sat in the grass under the moon.
Arkain
Where are your guardians?
Amara
Paperwork
What, do they all do paperwork, their animals!

Suri
Yeah ours to
Solace
So, everyone has had a chance to bond lately except us
Amara
Yeah and I thought it would be great to know a little more about each other
Well, I have no problem with talking about myself
Suri
Well we’d like to get to know you both more; do you think your parents are okay?
Amara
My parents are dead
Suri
I’m sorry
Amara
It’s okay, I never knew them
Suri
What a shame, it must have been hard growing up
Amara
No, I was raised by my parent’s best friends, and there is no way the shadow regime can find them
Arkain
Good and what about you?
Solace
Well, my parents left me at an orphanage when I was three so I don’t think there is a problem
Amara
We are sorry about your mother Arkain
Solace
Truly
Arkain
Its okay, you don’t have to be
I don’t want to think about it, fuck
Arkain
You know, I’ve always had this ability to feel the stars above, and when we were kids, they always use to tell us that when someone died, they would be watching us from the stars. I keep looking up, hoping that I could feel my mom up there, feeling her watching me, knowing I’m looking for her.
I couldn’t look at them
Arkain
No use though
They all said sorry at the same time, which felt good to hear even if I didn’t want to hear it. Suri laid her head on my shoulder and whispered she’s here for me in my ear
Solace
And what about you Suri?
Suri
My parents are divorced and I’ve been living with my friend for three years.
Amara
Oh my god!
Amara pointed directly behind me, and so we all turned. Espy sat on the ground with a burnt body in her arms and Masato, Bonka, and Esuik stood above her, all of them looking dirty and exhausted.
Espy
Someone get Seris!
She cried out loud, I don’t think I have ever heard a women cry that loud, was that Dynobin in her arms, it was hard to tell, the body was burnt so badly. She rested her head on his chest.
Bonka
Children, get some water and blankets
Amara and Solace ran to get the things, what was going on? Seris appeared behind us
Seris
What is going on?
Masato
Dynobin, he is dead
Espy
No, no it’s not true
Seris bent down next to his body and checked a pulse. She backed away and did not say anything; she just put her hand on Espy’s shoulder. Espy didn’t cry though, she kept her eyes dry even with her husband lying dead in her arms.
Seris
I’m sorry my dearest friend
We’re all losing someone, someone we love and hold so close to our hearts. Will this be all that happens in the coming days?
Espy
Please, we must have the funeral now; I can’t wait a day longer
Amya
It will be done
Amya appeared behind us with Hayden, Tavaris, Ilias, Iris, Oswaldo, and all our guardians.
Fallen
Our hearts are with you Espy
Tavaris
We have lost a great man to our cause
Amya
Sit my friends
Seats appeared in every direction, I never knew a funeral could be put together in such short notice, Seris made a coffin appear out of thin air and Masato put him inside. This would be my first funeral. Espy still was not crying.
Amya
Today, on this night, Dynobin Henley, Husband of Espy Henley was killed on duty. The Shadow Regime strikes taking our loved ones with their hammer of darkness at any time they see possible. As we see the days darken and lives cease to exist, we still stand here.
We were all looking at her, submerged in her words.
Amya
In memory of Dynobin and everything he has done for this organization, I beseech you to stay strong, hold on. Yes, the days ahead may get darker, and you may not be able to walk forward, but you must push on. They strike at our knees hoping we will lose balance and no longer wish to carry on. But what does that say to the ones we have lost to them, what message do we send if we kneel to their power? That my friend, my family, is something we cannot do. Dynobin would agree himself if he were able to say so. At this time, thing’s change, with the death of Dynobin, we must take the war to them. Tomorrow, we begin our missions. Tomorrow, we avenge all those who have fallen at their blows.
We all cheered, they lowered Dynobin’s casket into the ground. Dynobin’s death won’t go in vain, we won’t let it, today, he becomes our symbol of hope, and tomorrow we march.
Suri
She is so strong
Espy still didn’t cry. I guess she understands no tears are permitted in these times.

Chapter Fourteen "The Three Sided Coin"

Glado
Tick tock tick tock, across the plains of hell they will flock
Glado stood on top of a bridge above a freeway
Glado
Tock tick tock tick, sometimes I make myself sick
He laughed
Glado
Now I’ve been here for almost twenty minutes, where are they?
He looked up and down the freeway
Glado
I want to leave, I want to go, but masters orders I must obey
He laughed
Glado
A freeway is always left so alone and unguarded, time to get this chaos started.
He laughed harder then ever and then cars on the freeway began to erupt into balls of fire
Glado
I love a good fire show, brings out the best in me
Shards of glass went flying at him but he dodged them
Glado
Not nice at all, attacking when I’m not looking, well you always were a bit of a pain Bonka.
No longer was Bonka the little orange cat, she was a tall white women with orange hair.
Bonka
Look at the damage you’ve done Glado, today is the last time you will do such a thing
Glado
I’m sure it won’t be
He began to blow more cars up
Glado
Come on where are the others
Masato, tall with grey hair flowing appeared right next to Glado with his hands glowing grey
Masato
Hands of time!
But Glado dodged each swing
Glado
Still slow, and your suppose to be the leader
He laughed
Glado
One of you throws glass, the other makes things disappear, come on where are the hard attacks
The burning cars on fire became airborne and flew towards Glado
Glado
Hello Dynobin
He said as he blew them up back to the ground
Glado
Woopty fucking do, you can move things with your mind
Waves of movement shot forward and knocked Glado off the bridge
Dynobin
Not all I can do
Glado got up and cleaned his cloak
Glado
You can move your energy, who cares?
Dynobin
Long time no see Glado
Glado
And it will be the last time you see me
Bonka
Still as arrogant as ever
Masato
My hands of time shall be your demise
Glado
My hands of time shall be your demise
He mocked him
Glado
Show me fool; don’t just say it, that is so boring
Daggers came into view flying towards Glado; he dodged each one with ease
Glado
I swear, so you can control your weapons paths, you are so boring Espy
Espy appeared, small with black hair in a ponytail
Espy
It ends tonight
Glado
Yeah, WAM does, I was just about to say that, thanks though
A high pitch scream erupted through the air and Glado fell to his knees
Glado
Shut that bitch up
Esuik appeared behind Glado, dagger in hand and stuck it into his back
Esuik
It’s over
Glado’s body disappeared from the cloak. He appeared again on top of the bridge
Glado
Nice move Esuik, you I recall were very precise
He laughed
Glado
But it will take more then a little stab to kill me, I’m sure you all remember that
He laughed again
Espy
You laugh too much
Glado
I find it keeps me sane
Esuik
As if you haven’t gone insane already
Glado
Evil, malicious, masochistic, and unmerciful, but no not insane, you can’t perform amazing light shows like mine if you are insane, I’d blow myself up if I were too.
Bonka
That would be great if you would
Glado
I’m sure it would, but seeing how it won’t happen, I’m sorry to say dreams won’t come true. Now, with that said, I’d like you to meet my new weapons, and their called the Blades of Eruption, let me show you
He appeared next to Dynobin and swung the oddly shaped blades, Dynobin’s energy created a barrier but as the blade collide with it a giant explosion happened and Dynobin soared across the destructed freeway.
Glado
Oh god you would have thought he’s smart enough to know what eruption means
He laughed
Glado
I love a good show
And so they fought, although most of the battle WAM took the defensive doing nothing more but dodging his blades of eruption and other eruptions he simply made with his mind
Glado
So Dynobin and Espy, remember when you got married and I blew up the church you tied the knot at right before you kissed
Espy
Bastard!
She charged
Glado
And remember your vows about till death do you part, yadayada?
He dodged her daggers like nothing
Glado
Well you shouldn’t love who you work with because,
As he swung his sword to Espy’s back Dynobin jumped in the way and it hit him in the chest and erupted, as the smoked cleared Espy lay on the ground and Dynobin’s body laid on the ground burned blacked.
Glado
That’s what you get when you let your heart win
He laughed
Glado
Oh this is just like a movie!
Glass walls appeared around Espy and then Esuik’s screech shattered it and together glass and sound raced to Glado
Glado
I don’t think so
A giant explosion swallowed everything
Glado
One down, four to go, but where is dear uptight Masato
Masato
Here
His hand connected with one of Glado’s swords and the sword disappeared
Masato
No more sword
Glado
I have another one dumb ass
He swung but Masato moved
Glado
Still you fight? No retreat after I killed one of your comrades?
Masato
He and I knew what was at stake
Glado
Oh that is just too harsh
Masato
The prosperity of human dominance is more important then us
Glado
Yeah, yeah I don’t care, if a person with nothing special is more important then us glorious creations of glory, then I guess we just see through different eyes, oh well.
The Freeway began to crumble wave after wave of explosion but they could not land a striking blow on Glado
Glado
I guess age has worn you boys down, and where is Merdos?
No one answered
Glado
Oh sore subject? Never mind then, well you’re all boring, I’m just going to incinerate this fucking place
Astrid
I don’t think so
On top of the bridge stood Astrid, Bourne, Rylan, and Rayn looking down on Glado and WAM.
Glado
Holy shit, you got to be kidding me, I knew today would be a reunion, but not this big of a get together. Astrid, Bourne, and Rylan, to long it has been, I see you are still more beautiful then any women I’ve ever laid eyes on.
Astrid
Hold your tongue fiend, your flattering I do not require to soil my heart
Glado
You were always a bit of a bitch, although I only fought you once, we thought you three were dead. Seems you’re very much alive.
Bourne
The likes of you cannot kill us
Glado
We almost did, luckily you little sneaky bastards got away
Masato
You ran away and let Amros die?
Astrid
I do not believe his words were directed to you human
Glado
Human? They are WAM
Bourne
WAM? They are apart of the White Coats then, I would like to kill them
Glado
No, their mine
Rylan
I don’t think we need your permission Glado
Glado
Then I will kill you
Explosions appeared around The Cloud but it seemed like an invisible barrier was blocking them from getting burned, then it stopped.
Bourne
You don’t seem to be anything without your master and his eyes
Glado
Well you three are Gods, what could I do against that
Rylan
Didn’t you say you’d be killing us?
Glado
A figure of speech
Bourne
Well then, we will kill the WAM
He turned but they were gone
Glado
Sneaky aren’t they
Rylan
No worries, we can still kill you
Glado
I don’t think so
He was set on fire, and then he was gone
Astrid
Clean this up Rayn
Rayn
Your friends are idiotic
Rylan
I wouldn’t call them friends, more like the other sides of this war
Rayn
How rare, a three sided coin

Chapter Thirteen "Tomorrow is My Tomorrow"

Suri
Come in
She leaves the door open?
Arkain
Hey, your door was open
Suri
Yeah, that’s why I said come in
God she makes me feel so dumb
Arkain
I’m smarter then you think
Suri
Okay, I never said you weren’t
Already messing up, she still wants me though
Oren
Suri
Holy shit talking leopard, damn, we’re not alone.
Suri
Yes Oren
Oren
I’m going out; Fallen and I have some papers to work on
Yes
Suri
Alright, see you when you get back
Oren
And boy, watch your words
What does that mean? Well at least we’re finally alone.
Arkain
So
Suri
So
Arkain
How long have you known Oren?
Suri
Just as long as you’ve known Fallen
Okay stupid question
Suri
You are just as weird as I thought you were
Arkain
I told you-
Suri
No, no, it’s okay, I never said I didn’t like weird.
She is so pretty, I don’t want to leave this moment of life
Suri
Hello, Arkain
And there I go
Arkain
Oh what happened?
Suri
I don’t know, you dazed out and the foods ready
Arkain
Alrighty, let’s eat
We sat there and ate. Every movement she made caught my attention. I mean, I’ve had other girls in my life, but not as pretty and independent as this one. We talked about politics, movies we can see when this is over, if it ends, and we also talked about what we like in the opposite sex, I seem like the guy she wants, and she is the girl I need. Yeah I said need, what more can I ask for.
Arkain
Well the dinner was great
Suri
You’re just saying that
Arkain
No, I mean it, I really do
Suri
Thanks
Arkain
No problem gorgeous
Suri
Oh shut up
Arkain
I’m just kidding, you’re not gorgeous
Suri
How relieving
Arkain
You’re beautiful
Suri
Thank you
Arkain
No, don’t tell me that, your not beautiful because I said it, you are because you are.
Suri
So cheesy I could make nachos
Good thing I like nachos
Arkain
Well do you like nachos?
Suri
Yeah
Arkain
Well then I guess we will be making a lot
We laughed, this was the first time I felt normal since this all began


Ximendos
I can never count on anyone
Ximendos stood outside of a bar waiting on something. He wore a suit of all black and his short black hair dangled in the rain; his grey eyes were one with the sky. He walked into the bar.
Bartender
Hello sir, how can I help you?
Ximendos
Help yourself
Bartender
I beg your pardon
Ximendos walked up to the bar
Ximendos
In a world falling apart, I would simply like you to quit trying to help others, and help yourself, if you try and pull others up, they will only pull you down
Bartender
Are you okay sir?
Ximendos
I don’t think I’ve felt any better, why is there something wrong with my face?
Bartender
No, you just seem like your not all there
The bartender pointed at his head
Ximendos
I assure you I am, life has just taken a very great turn for me, and you could understand that right? Oh wait, never mind, I’m sure your daughter dying of cancer could never be a healed in your heart.
Bartender
How the fuck, don’t you, how did you know that?
Ximendos
Or can the question be, how do I not know?
The bartender pulled out a shot gun
Bartender
Now, you need to go motherfucker
Ximendos
No, I meeting some friends here
Bartender
Go, or I’ll shoot your fucking head off
Ximendos
Will that be before or after yours hits the ground?
The bartenders head fell down to the ground as if it were cut from his body by an invisible sword
Ximendos
Now, if I were someone, I wouldn’t go picking fights with me
He laughed and sat down at the nearest table
Ximendos
Akasha, how long will you keep me waiting?
Akasha appeared next to the table and sat down
Akasha
My lord
Ximendos
What news do you bring me?
Akasha
No children have been killed sir
Ximendos
I am okay with this, I welcome this
Akasha
The White Coats are now fully active, they have broken into many of our facilities and left them burning, the WAM is on our trail, every time we stay in a spot for more then ten minutes they appear.
Ximendos
How exciting, have Glado stay in one spot for twenty minutes, let them bring all of WAM, I want Glado to kill them all.
Akasha
It will be done my lord. There is another thing, I believe they have someone working in our ranks for them; Malic has informed me of this
Ximendos
That does not matter anymore; we are moving forward with our plan
Akasha
Already master?
Ximendos
Yes, I believe it is time to break these people, throw tradition out the window and smash the normalcy they dedicate their lives to.
Akasha
When does this happen?
Ximendos
Tomorrow morning and the others will accompany me to the white house.
Akasha
Very well then, I will alert the others
Ximendos
Do so, and also, bring me Velis, I don’t think I want Orthak to kill her, have him penetrate someone else’s body.
Akasha
It will be done my lord
She disappeared
Ximendos
Tomorrow is my tomorrow
He laughed

Chapter Twelve "The Eyes That See All"

Suri
Hey Arkain wait up!
Deng I am just irresistible
Fallen
I doubt it’s that
Where did he come from?
Fallen
I’m done with some paper work
Arkain
Paper work? You don’t even have hands!
Fallen
I like how you don’t even use your imagination
Here she comes
Suri
Hey what’s up?
Arkain
Nothing, just had a run in with Ilias
Suri
Oh wow, I don’t think he likes you very much
Arkain
Why do you say that?
Suri
Well earlier he said he didn’t like you much
Arkain
Oh
Fallen
Can’t win them all over
True that
Arkain
Do you have a problem with me?
Suri
No, why would i?
Arkain
I don’t know
Suri
Your kind of weird
Arkain
Different is more like it
Suri
Sure
Fallen
Hello Suri
Suri
Hi fallen, I swear you got the most adorable guardian
Adorable? Yeah because that’s what I was going for
Fallen
Thank you, where is Oren?
Suri
She said she had paperwork to do
What the fuck? Paws do paperwork?
Fallen
I just finished mine
Suri
Good, then you both have some time on your hands
Arkain
Yeah, we do, lots of time
Suri
Well then, I was wondering if you’d like to come by my room later and we can have a little dinner
SCORE!
Fallen
Well I may have to do some-
Arkain
That’s okay, you don’t have to come
Just us two
Suri
Okay, so around seven then?
Arkain
Seven sounds great, just right
Suri
Okay, well then I will see you then
Arkain
Yes, I will be seeing you, because we’re having dinner, at your place, later, at seven
Suri
Yeah, well then, see you then
She walked away
Fallen
You are really reckless
Arkain
Well reckless just got a date
Fallen
I wouldn’t call it a date
What does he know about dates?
Fallen
Would it be a date if I was going?
Arkain
Your not, so who cares?
Fallen
You really need to grow up
Arkain
Pass, I’m just living life
Fallen
Growing up is apart of living life-
Arkain
Please, no lectures right now!
Fallen
If you say so
Arkain
And I did
Fallen
Oh and it just gets worse
Oswaldo
Hey guy’s what’s up?
Arkain
Nothing much man, I got a date
Oswaldo
A date? With who Fallen?
Arkain
No idiot, with Suri
Oswaldo
Oh well that isn’t surprising, I thought I saw a twinkle in her eye when she met you
Arkain
Everyone gets a twinkle when they see me
Oswaldo
Wow your heads big
Arkain
Naw, can’t help it if the ladies like me, you should have seen how Amya and Seris checked me out
Fallen
Your ego is bigger then the oceans
Arkain
But anyways, our dates tonight at seven
Oswaldo
She’s a good girl dude
Arkain
Does that mean I’m a bad boy?
Oswaldo
No, you’re just an idiot trying to get a girl
Arkain
Just let me do my thing
Oswaldo
Well I’ve seen you do your thing, and it doesn’t work
Arkain
Whatever, she wants me
Oswaldo
No, you want her
Fallen
Boys
By the pond sat Iris while Ilias was throwing rocks into the water.
Iris
He did not mean any harm brother
Ilias
We do not need poisonous words in our ears
Iris
I wasn’t aware of his misdoing
Ilias
You are not aware of many things I am
Iris
Our eyes see the same things brother, don’t kid yourself
Ilias
Your eyes aren’t as developed as mine
Iris
In what sense?
Ilias
All of them, you are young
Iris
Youth does not hold me back, you do
Ilias
I am only protecting you
Iris
Protecting me? We are walking into a war; you see it as clearly as I do! And you are protecting me from what? From a boy who is just as worthy of the name of hope as we are
Ilias
You wouldn’t understand
Iris
Your afraid of him aren’t you
Ilias
Be quiet
Iris
The elders will not let him join them, even if he is just like them
Ilias
We can’t rely on weak people sister
Iris
Yet we must
Ilias
The elders do not know of the sky walkers, the best option is to hope Arkain is killed
Iris
Dark words brother, has your mind already been slipping into darkness already?
Ilias
No, it’s just; I think that is what must be done for the greater good
Iris
The greater good for what, we can see in front of us, what is happening at the moment we’re looking, but we cannot see the future
Ilias
I can’t see forward, nor will I pretend to, but we know what it’s like to be alone, he will seek refuge with them, you just watch sister. These lights we are suppose to be will burn out
Iris
Pessimistic thoughts shine through you. Perhaps there is an alternative
Ilias
Yes, there always is, yet I don’t see how those alternatives can be reached. They will come, the third force in this war, and they will persuade Arkain into their group. We see them in the sky, and soon they will land in our circle.
Iris
The time will come, when Arkain must make a choice, he is pure brother, and he will know what to do.
Ilias
The purest are always the ones they want
Iris
We shall see, till then, it is in tomorrow
Ilias
I wonder though, should we tell the elders that the water of the earth is now moving with the sky walkers?
Iris
No, we must not intervene with what is only seen through our eyes
Ilias
As I thought, soon every force on earth will be ready to wage war
Iris
And we will be doing the same
Ilias
War, it’s a funny game, it’s a good thing we can see all
Iris
All is in our line of vision