R.D. nodded and handed the jewel over to Matt. "It would seem he would indeed like to talk to you," he said, "Probably about why we're gallavanting across the Multiverse."

===Within Xobelisk===

A war will be brewing soon, Ziatoch spoke, And we may also have trouble from Xoquoxitill and his Nightmare Realm.

The shadows condensed into a shadow golem with burning red eyes that bore down onto Daemonus' armored form. Re-Tuul is preparing the Infernal Gates, having charged them with Reckoning's own energy. When the time comes, you will lead the armies into battle. Prepare yourself for when we play our own part in this little game.

===Elsewhere===

Re-Tuul soared across the expanse of water that seperated China and Japan. He flew across the land, mentally marking the spots for each seed and seal. It wasn't long before he was finished, and then swooped down to begin the sowing.

As the Khaglessi lowered himself to the ground, he passed over Namonai and Virus, landing a bit aways from them. Despite being in such close proximity, he went about his work, placing the seed into the ground for it to meld.

Meta heard Shujou's story with much curiosity. A smile slowly grew on her face. When Shujou had finished speaking, she snickered a little, then laughed aloud. "Hahaha!" The laugh carried through the air. She shook her head and looked at Shujou with an expression of slight, but moreso fake, sorryness. "I'm sorry, my friend, but I have never really been a believer of prophecies. Please do forgive my lack of faith on that part, for I do have faith in the power you and your demon men possess." She said.

Matt took the jewel and, assuming an easy posture, lifted it up to his mouth, looking elsewhere. "Talk to me."

Blazen shrugged. "Depends on how you look at it. If you mean heal as mend, no. If you mean heal as in protect, then yes. Though I've been to dark these days to be one to protect anyone. I sometimes wonder what side am I really on. I wonder: is the moral in me gone, torn? I seem to always switch sides as a please. I really wish it would end let my moral chose the side and let me stay. I almost don't care where I end up, either. Of course I'd rather stay on the good side, protecting what is right and justice. Although....after what I've done and thought about doing, I might as well try to defeat what is right and break justice. Its a hell I can't escape. There have been so many times I've tried to get out, but there I remain." Blazen sighed and looked to the side away from his comrade, maybe friend.

Blazen's eyes wandered the area where he looked. He was still fighting to remain good or evil. He thought about giving in and taking darkness just to let it end or to fight and keep the light to do what's right. It was so hard, he could feel his heart and mind seperateing in the civil war inside him. If there was anyway for one to just die out quickly, preferably the darkness, he would be most grateful.

Daemonus chuckled, "Yes, master. I will begin preparing the troops, and I may even train some myself."

With that he turned to leave, speaking softly, "This game we play will hopefully be entertaining."

----Italy----

Kalmar's shoulders drooped a little, Damnit, so much for that idea..

He raised his head slightly, "Your powers can certainly protect. I have seen that. But as to whether you are good or evil, I would say you are a warrior for the light." He paused for a moment, sighing heavily, "Unlike me, I have been cursed to do this spirit's evil biddings."

"But I truly believe you to be good," he quickly changed the subject, "you are not like Donovan at all, you saved me from him."

He ran his left hand through his platinum streaked hair, "You cannot give up, walking in the light is not as easy as giving in, but the power you recieve will be pure, not tainted and weak."

He slowly shook his head, turning his head to stare at the ground away from his new friend.

Edited by Fallen on December 21, 2006 at 18:48:27.

*ZetsumeiRyu falls to the ground after being hit*

ZetsumeiRyu: I have...no friends...after...all.... *he sleeps on the ground*

"In another dimension," Matt answered casually.

OOC: I can because we're not in that dimension.

(OOC: Same with me for two of my characters.)

Re-Tuul could sense the earthquake building and immediately leapt into the air as the seed took hold and bled into energy. Spreading his black-feathered wings, the Khaglessi hovered above the ground and turned to his visitors.

"Greetings, Namonai," he said conversationally, "Awful weather we're having, isn't it?"

"We took a portal," Matt explained. "It's how I got to your dimension in the first place."

"Who's that?" Ristar asked.

"Somebody I know. Lemme finish this up first before we go to Vinh."

"Hopefully the Seven will have a hard time coming after us since we're off-world," R.D. said over the jewel, as he walked beside Matt, "But I'm not so sure about whatever goons Ziatoch sends after us. Re-Tuul seemed pretty pissed when we left."

===Elsewhere===

As the quake settled, Re-Tuul set himself back down on the ground, letting his wings recede into his back. "I am Re-Tuul, last of the Khaglessi and servant of Ziatoch," the demon introduced himself. "May I ask what brings you out here?"

Edited by RisingDragon on December 22, 2006 at 13:21:32.

"It doesn't matter in the end," Matt said. "I've got a package to deliver...and now, I've got some questions to ask to someone else while we're here."

Matt's eyes narrowed. "I swear to God, if one of those bastards followed us here, I will rip his guts out. I am sick of their fucking games."

Ristar didn't seem to like Matt's words. It was fortunate that Helena was nearby for the sudden moral support he required just then.

"Okay. Anything else I need to watch out for?"

Re-Tuul shrugged. "Let's just say I'm sowing the seeds of chaos about the world," the demon explained, "You might not like what it'll do to your old kingdom, but let's just say the usupers of it won't like it either."

"All right. I gotta go, we've got things to do. See ya." Matt handed the jewel back to R.D..

"I'll probably contact you tonight, Vagabond," he said as he accepted the jewel, "I might have a few things to ask you. But I should get back to keeping a lookout."

With that, he placed the jewel back in his pocket.

===Elsewhere===

"As I said before, I am a servant of Ziatoch, and I will remain as such," Re-Tuul responded. He walked a few feet away and etched a seal into the dirt with a claw. Once it was completed, it burned bright red, leaving a blackened mark in the ground.

"There, now that's accomplished," Re-Tuul said with a grin.

"All right, people," Matt said, walking foward. "Let's roll."

Helena smiled at Ristar, and the two began walking as well, with Hugo behind them, distracted by something.

Alasea looked over her shoulder at Hugo. "Is something wrong?" she asked.

"Huh?" The Mettaur glanced up. "Nah, it's nothing."

"There's Veris Forest!" Ristar cried out, pointing at the thick crowd of trees in the short distance, and he ran toward them.

"Bit too happy, ain't he?" Matt asked.

"Well, he's just a child," Helena replied, smiling at Ristar's joyful run.

"Yeah...but if he's supposed to be saving the galaxy from these Orbot things..." Matt slid his hands in his pockets. "I dunno. He might have to grow up quicker than he needs to be."

R.D. frowned. For some reason, he didn't like the idea of a forest that much.

"Well, all kids grow up eventually," he said, touching his Phase Blade's hilt, "We were just forced to grow up faster than others."