Entering the large bay area, Himiko's mouth opened wide, unable to believe the sight before her. Rows and rows of large frigates, battle cruisers, and even Titans lay still, silent in their vigil. Tiny bugs could be seen scampering across the ground, which, upon closer inspection, turned out to be humans of all kinds and sizes. Himiko swore she saw what appeared to be catmen and catwomen, jumping around the various ships and gigantic titans.
"Whoa! Are those, are those...
ARE THOSE GIANT ROBOTS!"
A loud shout broke through the sombre atmosphere, reducing it to smithereens. Turning around, Himiko and the others saw it was the short Head of Security, Arlan, who screamed from the top of his lungs, awestruck at what lay beneath him (I mean, who wouldn't – robots are a man's dreams!).
Chuckling at the sight of the young Arlan scurrying around, trying to get a better vantage point, before commanding the pilot to land. "How many of my brothers are here?"
Sweating visibly, the pilot replied, shaken to his core that the Lord Shinji was talking to him. Him!
"L-L-L-L-L-Lord Matou, we have received orders to inform you that Ultramarines Captain Titus of 2nd Company has come abroad for this expedition, along with Lord Tigurius, in Vinterkhold. We have also received message that accompanying them is Archmagos Dominus Belisarius Cawl and Warboss Grazfynd. They are all waiting for you at the bridgehead."
Shaking his head, Shinji told him (and the others), where to drop them off. "Drop us off at area 17. We shall convene at the bridgehead from there. My companions are quite...curious, about Vinterkhold..."
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Walking down the corridor, March gripped her bow as tightly as possible, scared out of her panties. The large gear-driven doors gave off an atmosphere of doom and gloom, not to mention the flying skulls that passed here and now, their tentacles waving through the air...
Oh who was she kidding – they were made from real f!@^*,g skulls!
Though she walked as confidently as possible, she was trying her hardest to hide the damn wer patch in her panties (I mean, who wouldn't piss their panties in fear at the sight of flying skulls). Seeing the knowing glances thrown by Himiko, she realised that people were slowly finding out she had pissed herself in fear. "So, who are these people the nice pilot has told us..."
Without breaking stride, Shinji told her. "Brother Titus is one of the most, if not bravest, men I had ever seen. During the battle in the forgeworld of Graia, he singlehandedly tore apart the plans of Warboss (we call him Waaagh!–boss, cause Orks are dumb...) Grimskull, and destroyed the conspiracy of Chaos Lord Nemeroth and his warband of Chaos Space Marines, before saving the world of Graia by detonating the corrupted experimental power source, all the while clutching it as he fell. Oh, you think it was weak? Well, I hate to break it to you, but it had power comparable to a 10 m fusion reactor gone full fission."
Smug at the sight of the jaw-dropped crew, he continued on, ignoring their wishes to learn more about Titus.
"Lord Tigurius is one of the most powerful Psykers to have ever lived (though not surpassing me, mind you, and the God Emperor and Malacador the Sigillite), but what sets him apart from the rest is his contemplative introspection, honed through several centuries' worth of experience. Though he may seem pedantic in his approach, his various prophecies and foresight helped many of us battle brothers survive the numerous assaults that plague us, from the heretic, the mutant, and the alien...
Legends also state him once gazing into the central hive mind of the Tyranid fleet, gaining every knowledge of their attack patterns, defeating them before they even initiate their attacks. This has led to him gaining their ire, causing him to be declared enemy number one once he comes to the battlefield. Lysandrus and I joked many a time, saying he's better suited to be a Nid magnet than a Librarian. Ah, good times indeed..."
As Dan Heng ruminated over what Shinji said, his eyes grew wider as he finally realised the implications of his revelation. Him calling Skaracabaz a Tyranid filled Dan Heng with doom, for he realised that if what Shinji said was correct, they're royally fucked. Before he could voice his concerns, he was drawn in once again to Shinji's many stories about his companions, causing Dan Heng to silence his concerns.
"Now, Archmagos Dominus Belisarius Cawl. Calling him ancient is an understatement. Living for over 10 millennia has made him more of a myth than a legend, tinkering away in the Forgeworld Principal of Mars. Nobody knows how old he is, only the fact that he served the Emperor during the Age of the Great Crusade, building weapons of immense magnitude, toiling away for the service of the Imperium of Man. Now more metal than man, he's still managed to retain some semblance of humanity, though the same cannot be said for the Emperor..."
Heaving a deep sigh of sorrow, Shinji became quiet, gaze staring forward, expression forlorn. Welt and Himeko could not help but get infected by the atmosphere, lowering their heads as a sign of respect...
"Uh, but then who is Grazfynd?"
Breaking the sombre atmosphere, everyone turned their heads, turning to see Stelle raising her hand. Chuckling at the sight of Stelle hopping herself to get attention, filled Shinji's heart with mirth. Just as he was about to begin recounting who Grazfynd is, a large, ornate steel door came into view, the giant, ruby-embedded, lifelike skull glaring at the crew, pressuring them into obedience.
Eyes twinkling, Shinji left them hanging. "Well, since we're all here, we can go and meet them. Oh, and Grazfynd - try not to piss your pants once you meet him..."