AzuI woke up a few days later. He was in a new medical room by the looks of it. It had to be in his Nether Realm from the ambient mana in the air. Eyes blurry as he thought Miranda was there. A hand holding him was familiar as of late. It was Maldova/Lluvia.
Always around when he exhausted himself. But not much when he was awake. Always busy with work. But the avatar Maldova had spent more time with him lately. Which was really nice.
Azul gave a squeeze back as he took in the surroundings. He spotted Giro then everything came back to him. The first was anger. Giro was wrapped in biotic energy as Azul flung him into a wall.
"You wretch!" He let go of Maldova/Lluvia's hand. "What all did you do to everyone?!" A quick feel revealed that was not Miranda. It was her sister Oriana. "Why?!"
"Ughh.. nothing.." Giro said. His voice strained from the weight of Azul's biotics unfettered. "I promise..I have only .. helped you.."
"Calm down." Maldova/Lluvia said. Her eyes flickered as Lluvia left her avatar. "She had to go. Apparently something happened to her dad. Please try to be civil."
"Tsh!" The door opened as Aurora came in.
"You are awake. That is good." Her smile was pensive but AzuI felt the happiness in her tone. "I won't bother to ask how you are feeling. I can feel it in the link. So can the others. Why are you trying to crush Giro?"
"Calm down Azul, please." Oriana brushed his shoulder sending him her biotic waves. It felt like a soothing Mantra. Slowly Azul relaxed. "That's it. Calm down, you Devil. It will be ok once we explain."
"You have a knack for it." Aurora grabbed Azul and looked into his eyes. Seeing the change was still hard to get use to. "Your biotics almost destroyed your body after you opened all those Rifts. Bad move on your part. Made the Asari in the area freak out."
"Yeah.. just couldn't.. shit I don't know what I was thinking besides that if I was wrong, shit would have gone down really badly." Azul moved back to sit down. His eyes going from Aurora to Giro repeatedly. "I feel different."
"That would be the synthetic coating over your bones and mixed in with your nerves. The Biotic Armored body you have.." she showed Azul some new values. ".. defintely gone up a notch."
System: Biotic Armored Body II: The User is capable of reviving over time. As long as a large influx of Biotic Energy is available. Or a lot of Element Zero. Increase in biotic might and cooldowns for all Biotic skills. Including Pskyer and Telekinetic abilities. Increase in Force Sensitivity.
"I see." Azul blinked as the words on the tablet returned to different values and words. "My eyes feel funny."
"Just an upgrade to protect them more is all." Aurora pushed him onto the bed to lay down. She cuddled into him. "You need to relax. Things are not good."
"The War kicked into high gear. A few Sector's were receiving mass casualties. The permanent kind." Maldova said gravely. "Some of our people.. they left to go help. Their bodies from here are in your Nether Heart. I am sorry."
"I see.." Azul pushed it away to think about later. ".. it was up to them afterall."
"The Reapers that are I deep space are under the influence of the Users causing trouble. They have left ignoring the role they have here. Sovereign is still following its directive. It has also broken out of my influence. I have know idea where it is." Giro said. "Several clusters of Geth have disappeared as well."
"We told the Quarians it was because of us. Which is partially true. Since we went to the area they operated in attack to plant some devices on Rannoch. In case the Geth return quickly. The Quarian Admirals took the offense really quickly so we left. The geth return before they could get in place." Maldova smirked. "They paid for it was massive damage to the flotilla. Non stop requests to work with us has started. I put Rayna on it personally."
"Good call." Azul felt a strong pulse from the reaches of space. While he was out, his other part of his Prime Soul returned. Making control that much better. "Nemean Abyss, something is going on in the corner of the World."
"You sure?" Maldova asked. She received a nod excusing her self. "I will get to work on finding out what locally."
"The Geth and the Reaper, you sent them away somewhere. Not a bad call. Especially with everything going on. Just.. did you destroy them?"
"No Giro I didn't. They are Terraforming a "Plane" that we have to go to. Another World." Azul said tersely. Not sure how much to share. "What are you going to do?"
"Continue to help you of course. I have the feeling when this is over, things will be different. I already am an anomaly just by having a human body." Giro smiled. The biotic strands he released gave Azul a headache. He was just like a regular kid almost. Just super intelligent and a master planner. "You can influence me if you want."
"Gladly." Azul wrapped Giro up in magic Indoctrination and used his Pather Rewrite ability at the same time. Searching extensively for any trouble. "Ughh!" Azul groaned in pain as his nose started bleeding. But that didn't stop him.
Time passed as he checked every area and fully indoctrinated the little monster. He did not lie and did not resist.
System: Villian Pillar "Giro" now Follows USer. Full Indoctrination in place. Calculating rewards...
"I will go.. and mess with the engines." Giro excused himself.
"That was crazy." Orianna stated. Azul looked at her in surprise. "Before you start, my sister is not dead. I just know it. She sent a video before things went bad."
The video played showing several Cerebrus Operatives fighting against Geth. From the looks of it, it came right from Miranda's Omni-tool. They were overrun in large numbers. The odd things about the Geth that attacked, they had the control devices on them. Odd since the ones he recently sent away didn't. Or they had new ones that he didn't notice.
They fought hard but numbers one the day. Miranda and a few others escaped in a shuttle but from the looks of it, the shuttle was damaged on its way to a relay. Not telling where they are now. Jacob's shuttle was caught by the Geth. Which explained the reason for his fate before.
"She made it, so just need to find her now. Miri told me if anything happens to her, to come here. Which I did. A fantastic ship and great crew you have." Oriana said. "I am learning a lot in the medical field already."
"That is good." Azul was at a loss for words. "I hope you feel at home till we find her."
"Of course. Excuse me, need to get something to eat." Orianna left leaving Aurora and Azul alone.
"It was something else." Aurora said. her head pressed against him. First time in a while I felt scared for you. Well since you coming back anyway. The log said you were fine but.. You were just sleeping soundly. And your Rune markings.... they throbbed and pulsed to the touch."
"Not by choice entirely. I was.. scared to be wrong. Rather not have an army of Geth and Asari ripping each other apart. I fall of you would have fallen under Indoctrination like this, I would have lost it and hate myself for the longest of time. Very short time left." Azul lamented.
"The war... you aren't entering why exactly?" Aurora had an inkling why he wouldn't already. Thinking it was because of her and the others was pretty accurate. "Is it because it would be our Prime bodies? Because we are not strong enough to go to the front lines with just a Soul shard?"
"Yes. I am selfish, the same as others. I do not want any of you damaged. Or worse.." Azul brushed her face staring into her eyes. ".. that death will hurt something fierce. The echoes to your Prime soul or any of the others will scar you. I know trust me I do. My Pather power and that of the Everchosen of Chaos has allowed me to feel the worse of humanity as well. Including Users who have died before."
"Meaning?"
"The reason Warhammer 30k-40k has not been conquered by a single User is because what it would all take. A soul close to pure evil. Or with dark thoughts to house the Chaos Gods. One with noble attention to house the Others such as the Emperor of Mankind and the Elder Pantheon." Azul mind processed a lot while he was out. This was just a small part. "A Pather like myself is a good little tool for something like this. Since I can go in either direction. Even more so with my unilateral vies of certain things. But I didn't."
"The first time.. you were against Chaos wholeheartedly. Even changing Slannesh and also in Final Fantasy Tactics with Ciela and Lettie. Inconsistency with your choices." Aurora was quick to understand. Especially with all the times, the two had Meld. "The quests to do things that Galtea and Lluvia made this time around.. As well as Alita, Hilda, and Zelda pulled you in several directions. Balancing out good choices and bad choices. From their perspective anyway."
"As well as my own." Azul nodded. "The Pather is dangerous. Really dangerous. I can rewrite a person's soul. I even have several sides of the spectrum to do so. Knowledge of Pyscho/Soul power as well as the Devil Gene, Shadow Realm Magic, Persona magic of the Psyche. Heck, both sides of Bahamut to mesh different Dragon powers togethor along with Sepenteria. The magic way with the Rune's and spell way of Indoctrination topping things off. The tech way with all the information of the Reapers and D.G. cells. It was .."
"I know." Aurora gripped his arms tightly. "You big dummy. You never paid attention to your subconscious. Whenever we meld I was never blocked off from you. Any one of us with a Bond that is at the rank of Eternal level can see. Thus the reason no problems from us. Considering you haven't changed us, it makes it easier. Also, the reason I .. I have gathered so many of my kind. The ones brought to life with your Nether World doesn't count. But the ones from Thessia and the Ardat Yakshi we have gathered."
Aurora showed a screen to him the numbers were rising steadily.
"So many.." Azul mumbled.
"To care that burden you need a certain type at your side. Ardat Yakshi are at the point we are sperate in our culture, despite the fact we are the same as other Asari. Just the little change now that you have provided us with treatment." Aurora's eyes flashed for a moment. "We are evil in our own World but have changed thanks to you. Going Paragon was not that bad after all. You have countless women to lay wi.. owww!"
Azul had pinched her side. Aurora new better but wanted to mess with him.
"I have a relationship with 9 Asari. One that I am not even intimate with. Which is fine, I plan to live for an Eternity and then some. So having long-lived people is a bonus." Azul rubbed where he pinched her. "Global Conquest sounds fun some days, but not really something to strive for all the time. Might be why the Ork Pantheon skedaddled to my Descendant."
"That is fine. You have to much power anyway for your level. The slight loss of them will not matter. Which is not really a loss. Creating a Legacy." Aurora touched the center of his chest where she new the auracite to be. "A good grab there. I like it when things go easy for us. Need more of it."
"We do. Soon it will be over. I will not let you die this time. No matter how many others have to." Azul cupped her cheek as his Pather power worked over her. "I.."
"I know. Glad you have all the aspects of your self. Paragon and Renegade work." Aurora stopped him from saying more. "We go to help in War on our own terms. In the Worlds of our choosing. Not at the whims or design of others."
After a little more talking she feel asleep. Azul was pulled by some one so he just seperated himself. Not wanting to let go of Aurora at the time.
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In front of Nether Heart-
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Appearing of his Nether Heart he was suprised to see Zelda, Hilda, and Galtea in near it. Filling his anger directed towards her, Galtea left in an instant. She was not anywhere near it. They new that. Which is why Hilda was standing in front of its doors.
Zelda didnt say anything as she stepped forward. She started touching his face. She pulled and rubbed the cheeks and laughed when Azul furrowed his brow. "It is you." She didnt stop for a bit. "I did this last time you had a bit of paranoia. Do you remember?" Azul nodded. "Those are the expressions I am use to. I know this is your soul and all.. but can you allow Galtea here?"
"I do not think that is possible. However... no." Azul thought for a bit and it would be stupid to do so. "It is not allowed anytime soon. Or the future for that matter. She made her choice. A cold day in hell when I will let her this close. Thought it was obvious she shouldn't come near it."
"I see." Zelda felt hurt. She let go of his face and excused herself. "I have some things to work on. I will message you later." She entered a Rift to go wherever she was going to."
"Haa, that girl. Older but more of a child than me." Hilda sighed. Her arms folded as she brooded a little. "Link has gone to the Warfront to help. Apparently someone had a Zelda: Ocarina of Time at the Upper levels. He wanted to try and help save the World with others."
"Sit, tell me what is up with you." Azul padded at the wooden deck. Hilda took a seat and started explaining the last few days. When she was done she paused and let him digest it. "Wow. Are you going to take the offer?"
Hilda received an offer to become a Administrator at Rift's Earth Central. She declined. Excuse that she didn't have enough experience and the maturity to do so yet. The message from the Admin that offered was slightly upset. It stated he would ask again in a few days.
Azul sent a message to Galtana about this. As well as the Trickster.
"Nope. I am happy hear. Plus it feels fishy. Other than that, everything is ok. When Jaina and Natarle are not here, Chari and Tifa are here. Mileuda and Tietra are generally busy as of late so they havent made it by. Megaman X, Samus, and Bishop had to keep Vergil and Morrigan away. They take the job as your Guardian Vassals very seriously still. They are very headstrong, hehe."
"Glad you thought it was funny. Good to see you smile every now and then. It suits you." Hilda didnt refute that, as she nodded at him. "The Trinity, how are they? The krogan to should be a ok."
"Good. The surgeries were a success. It will be a while before they are fit for duty. Right now, all of them are under observation." She hurriedly explained when she saw Azul's expression of worry. "Everything is cataloged into the System backup we have. Vorcha human, and Rachni human received updates to resist controlling effects. And krogan who are tank grown have an increase to cellar decoration.
"I see. Thanks." Azul received a response back from the two and told Hilda. "The position was a fake. It seems they are trying to get you for something. Handle it how you want, but be careful. I know you like to push the envelope."
"Of course, you are my User after all." Hilda planted a kiss then shifted away.
"That sounded so possessive. Well, at least she is smiling more. That is at least one of my people happy. Time to check on the other me in other worlds right quick."
Stretching his mind out, he found each of them all relatively ok. They were all lazing about somewhere a little. Each in a none combat zone someplace. He felt a few new connections but they were fuzzy at best. Really small pieces of his soul in low level places.
One thing he felt was that Tiffany was completely gone. She took every part of herself to the Mid Tier of the War Zone. Spending all her points but kept herself under Azul's people. Khorne was unbelievably happy, since she was by extension a Champion of him since she was a champion of Azul.
Chari sent a good bit of herself up. Keeping herself very weakened in Mass Effect. Her reasons were unknown for the most part. She was waiting until Azul came and found her to discuss it. Her tenacity had impressed Nurgle. So Azul and the Chaos God came to an agreement. Chari would become a champion under him. In this World and the next. Representing the good side that Azul had foster with the daemon so far. Which he owed since Alma had the Soul of Ajora partially. he received a twofer when he sent her to Nurgle's domain.
Nurgle: Such a goody two shoes. But no matter, I like her enough. She will be tougher and more resilient. No decay so easily as well.
'Good. Now for the others.' Azul focused his thoughts on Tzeentch. 'The Asari created from my Nether World that went, bolster them. No tricks either.'
Tzeentch: Oh, very well. The Upper areas do have some intrgue. So I do not see a reason not to. The biotics might will almost instantly replenish the body. I am going to recruit Followers for them as well.
'That is fine. It has always been allowed. Just follow my rules.' Azul had know problem with them growing in strength this way. As long as he existed things would be fine to him. If he failed. Well... that was a shitty thing in and of itself. 'Slannesh, protect our people there from the call of excess and over indulgence.'
Slannesh: Of course. As always the choice is up to them in the end. Nights of sleep will be peaceful.
Khorne: I have already made each of their weapons and arm contain the greatest of might and power. That should be enough.
'Poison their blood with lava to any of those who try to take it. We did not work hard to let someone just gain easy marks.' As the 4 Warhammer 30k-40k Chaos gods went to work, Azul focused on the other Chaos Gods. The ones from Record of Agarest. "Come!"
Azul command. Several lights appeared as well as Dyshana. She sauntered over and sat next to Azul. Taking her rightful place that he had no problems with. He was after all her chosen Spirit Vessel. Just an undying one that made her happy as can be.
Chaos, the Sovereign of Night was absorbed by Dyshana way before Azul met her. One of the reasons she was such a dangerous Pull. Mobius, the God of Time and Space, Mayastia, the God of War, Nemesis, the Star Goddess, Deeth, the Goddess of Fate, Mercury, the Guardian God.
"What do you want with us?!" One of them called out. Azul did not care which one. "we have given some power to some of your people already."
"You gave some. now you will give more. No free ride here." Azul let loose his Pather power and that of the Everchosen. If he didn't it felt like they would treat him lightly. His Devil Ki, Dragon, and Rune Power came out next. The Millenium Eye started to glow next. "I am not going to the War Front, to much I care about here. Shit, I just had kids and I like my life. But you little moochers, well that is a different story. Do this the easy way, or the hard way. Your call."
System: Intimidation Check Auto Pass Persuasion Check Auto Pass Seduction 30 Pass
"Sching!" A blinding light passed power out. It left them to enter those of his people more. They were visibly smaller in size now.
"A reward." Azul used his mana along with some points to revive them into bodies. "More mobility and freedom." As they formed, he sent them away to a new Planet in his Nether World. giving them free rein there. "Try not to jack it up."
"She wants you." Dyshana said abruptly. "Nemesis is attracted to your Cosmos power."
"Interesting." Azul smirked. "But I have you from there. That is more than enough."
"Willing to share with her. She needs a good hard fucking." Dyshana smirked. Her language was different than normal. She was very happy with his decision. Had no trouble showing more of herself to him. "Suprised?"
"Yes. But good one. Good to see you let your hair down more." Azul pulled her into a kiss, the two necking like teenagers. Stopping only when they felt another presence. "What is it?" Azul didn't move away from her neck. Her hair tickling his face.
"The sisterhood is ready." Zelda said. She could have just sent a message. Opting to come in person for her own reasons. 'Damn Dyshana allow moved over to him. I should do what Hilda said and just ambush him somewhere.'
"Go handle it." Dyshana pulled away reluctantly. Redden cheeks suiting her greatly. "More forces for Magic and for here. Good supplementation for what you want."
"Fine..." Azul couldn't argue that logic. He shifted back to one with Aurora. Then his Prime SOul left. It hurt to much to send them separately.