Macushla Volume 2--Chapter 3

This is the third chapter and a random one before we move back to Roxanne and the others. I was inspired by artists which some have been through tough times and others who are self-absorbent! Anyway, forgive me for this but please enjoy! --KatDon 

Chapter 3: Famous for Nothing

Because she just randomly landed in the spotlight, she didn’t have time to ease into it. She can’t do just about anything without the paparazzi taking pictures or asking her questions. Basically an overnight celebrity, the subject of the song is unfamiliar with the newfound fame and how to deal with it. Damita rocked a shirt to the award show. Her fame reached new levels because she is so talented. And now everyone wants to hate her, obviously because they all want to be just like her — all rich, famous, but seeing other people fly first class absolutely enrages others. She learned that when you’re famous, you have to be careful what you say because the press and even the fans will hold those words against you. She went from not being ready for the fame to being ready in the span of one bar. The boy she met when she went out with her brother. They talked about dating or going out on a date, she ask if they can meet up another time because it’s about to rain and she has to get home. She hasn’t graduated college and hasn’t read everything, but she can still quote Shakesphere so well she doesn’t have to be awake and functioning to recite it. She's downing some pink wine. Despite having been out all night long, it hardly even affects Damita so she’s playing domestic goddess and prepping a carb loaded breakfast for her guy to soak up all of last night. She spent the entire night doing such a mundane activity, but somewhere down the road, she decided to buy everyone drinks and got drunk. She probably gave all her girl friends wardrobes from this prestigious brand. She wore it before, after all. That’s what happens when one combines alcohol-impaired judgment with a closet of designer clothes but she is doing things that she shouldn’t. However, she honestly does not care, and keeps partying for the thrill of it. Everything in this line, the big hoops, maroon lips, clique, suggest vintage and hipster. They’re now getting manicured, while talking horoscopes. Take pride in your walk of shame and grab breakfast in the way! No matter how hard you try to conceal your hangover, everyone will notice because nobody wears a cocktail dress to a greasy diner unless it’s from the night before. Damita loves the way she lives in the fast lane, and always enjoys a good party. She knows how to do it right, and she is proud to show off her partying skills to the public. And there is the obnoxious, egoistic man who thinks it's all about him and he wants to be elected for that! Elvis Parton is tired of his life going nowhere and at this point he doesn’t care for taking the little details of it into account. He just wants to kick-start his life and get some sense of power. He says, "We strive to make our dreams reality, yet at the same time those dreams can make you fear what would happen if you don’t achieve them and if your life would be meaningless without doing so. Stop waste your life waiting and go get what you want!" People want more, humans as a species are greedy possibly due to survival of the fittest. He believes he was a poor man wants to be rich, he's a rich man wants to be king, and he's like a king wants everything. He doesn’t want to be rude and go against the person, but at the same time, he doesn’t want to rely on the person or his mind might get violated and become dumber. To describe Elvis, he is a selfish person who eats the flesh of their own kind. Devnet threw down the magazine and takes a deep breath so she says to herself, "I need to stop reading crap like this!" But then, she has a vision of her sisters and her mother are causing havoc with monsters around. 

On the Moneta; Roxanne studies more of the memories: Cassandra was telekinetically cleaning again but then in the middle of it, she heard the phone ring and went to answer it: "Hello?" An elderly lady's voice that sounded so grandmotherly answered, "Oh, I'm sorry. My name is Betty Hugo, I'm Goram's mother. Is my son there?" "Sorry, he's not ma'm." Cassandra. Then, the grandmotherly voice inquired, "Are you his girlfriend?" Surprised, Cassandra giggled a little. "No miss, I'm too young for him. I'm his cleaning maid, you see he has a busy schedule and he let me help out here while he's away." She said politely. This surprised the old woman, "Well, yes. I believe my son needs some extra hands since his brother and father were killed when Goram was fourteen years old." said the old woman. Cassandra was shocked by this, "You're kidding? He never told me...! Uh, I guess I don't know much about him." She said. The old woman then ended the chat by saying, "When you see him, tell him I called?" Cassandra nodded, "I'll be sure to let him know, Betty Hugo." She replied. After the phone conversation ended; Cassandra hangs up and sat there for a moment before whipping out the Moneta and researched on Goram's memories: 14 year old Goram was once an irresponsible boy who was bullied and afraid of being social however it all changed when his older brother Angelos was killed in the fire and Goram, who was also in the fire incident, survived but gave him fire powers. At first, he was scared as he was ditched by friends that considered him a freak. Until a hero came into his life that encouraged him to be a hero for his powers are used for good. So, Goram became known as Firestarter and wants to accept responsibilities, which his older brother taught him before he died. Cass stopped playing the Moneta, she was shocked by her discovery about Goram Hugo aka Firestarter! And she's the only one who knows his secret. At the studio of Champion Channel; Vincent and Eulalie were with producer Priscilla. They were watching footage of Libertas and Hecate with Vince and Firestarter, Vincent then had to ask: "What do you think of them? You like them?" "They really are fascinating women." Priscilla said with a smile. "Yeah, I have to agree." Eulalie said.  Vincent glanced at her with a suspicious look on his face when she said that. Later on as Eulalie was leaving; Vincent caught up with her: "So, how did you come here?" Vincent asked. Eulalie smiled with no humor as she said, "That's something for me to know and that's none of your business." Vincent leveled with her attitude, "Believe me, I will. I will find out more of you." He said. "Only time will tell." purred Eulalie. While working; Eulalie was attacked by Wendigos and couldn't use her powers however she wouldn't not have to wait for long. The Wendigos were distracted by a sound as they went away and Eulalie went to hide. However; she heard footsteps but she was so scared as she try to stiff up. Then heard something else that was familiar to her. "Let's see what's behind curtain number three?" Vincent said, pulling back the curtain. Eulalie stumbles over, "Ack! Oh, hi there...Vi--vi--Vincent, um lovely day we're having huh?" She stuttered. Vincent looked over at her, "Looks like you're holding up pretty well." He said. Eulalie looked up at him, "Yeah, and so are you." She said. "Yes." Vincent said with a nod. Realizing what she said; Eulalie was flushng red. "Oh, wait a minute! That cam out wrong, heh." She said. "You could use a break, maybe go out with me?" Vincent said. Eulalie looked at him in disbelief, "Now? Tonight? Oh no, I couldn't! I mean, I wish I could but I--" She try to explain however Vincent leaned over and kissed her cheek. Eulalie is shocked but she says, "OK, Done deal." Later on in this so-called date; Eulalie was laughing as Vincent was chuckling. "You're kidding, a scandal?" Eulalie asked. "Just a dirty rumor." assured Vincent. "Dude, you rock my socks!"  Eulalie complimented. She had to sit for a smile for a moment,  Vincent sat next to her. "So, what about you, do you have any qualms?" He asked, he was trying to seduce her and Eulalie was feeling nervous. "Qualms? No I um--" She try to say. "How about hobbies?" Vincent continued. Eulalie was lost for words for a moment, "Um, uh hobbies? No..." She replied. "No pet peeves? No favorites?" Vincent said. Eulalie swallowed, "Ulp!" then she responds with, "I like--poetry...spring! An--an--and..." Then she managed to blurt out, "And life!" She managed to stand up and hurry away from him. Disappointed; Vincent looked at her, "You are interesting, Eulalie." He remarked. Eulalie smiled back at him, "Thanks." She was about to skip away however she stumbled and fell on a bush, "Oh--! Ack!" Vincent look at her with surprise, "You OK?" Eulalie was sitting in a flower bush, "No." She said. Vincent was trying to laugh however he admits, "You look better that way." Eulalie glared at him, "Very funny." She snapped. "No, the flowers make you look prettier." Vincent said. Eulalie blushed, smiling a little and the two of them laugh. However Vincent got a communication; "Sorry to break this off sweetheart but I--" he said but he noticed that Eulalie was gone and he went away. 

In the meantime; Ophelia has vowed to never wish for her older brother's death and tries to be nice however he can be a jerk. He was being all mad about her 'purposely' dropping her laptop while she slept. But she is upset by his jerk behavior. But that's not the only thing she has to go through; a mysterious girl who was around her age is someone known as Ursula Benito, people call her 'Ursa'. Ursa is Ace's cousin as she seemed to be elusive yet sharp tongued and troubled young lady. However even if she's young and she's the same age as Ophelia; she seems to dress differently. She wore dark, sexy, and retro clothes--They were well-cut and draw subtle attention in a tasteful way. Ursa wore tank tops that were usually black, maroon, or emerald green. Some outfits she wore were silk cocktail dresses,  bold red gowns, leather pants, dark-wash yet high waisted jeans, fishnet tights, and a fake fur coat. She smelled amazing like sandalwood or lavender, her brown hair was dramatically short in style, wore red lipstick and others such as wearing pale foundation, blush on her cheeks, and got some smoky-eyes going on. She always has something to accessorized with: 1940s sunglasses, a hat with a veil, black gloves, fedoras, fur collars, have a vintage compact and classic diamond or pearl earrings. She is sexy--not trashy at all, smart, and mysterious as this made Ophelia annoyed as she daydreams of being something hot like Ursa. Ursa is also cold hearted and thinks Ophelia looks like a 'child' because of the way she dresses. Sometimes she wore revealing tops with a more conservative skirt. This personality and impression seems to attract the attention of Janus. Ursa tries not to fall for Janus as she switches of different personalities: Alluring, mysterious, & sneakily like a femme fatale. Lovely, sweetly shy, docile and somewhat doll-like like a damsel in distress. Fierce, verbal, and a bit cold-hearted. She tends to be mysterious like a vamp. Playfully sexy nymph-like as a vixen. Sultry with a heavenly air like a love goddess. Always having a glass of iced tea with a sprig of mint in it. She doesn’t get too drunk in public, she doesn’t curse up a blue streak, and she doesn’t reveal too much personal information to someone she’s just met. That is why Janus is so attractive to her. At night in Valhalla; Cassandra--as Libertas, Eulalie--as Hecate, Firestarter and Vincent were hunting these Wendigos however they were on the roof and looking around. It was getting pretty creepy around here. "I got a bad feeling about this." Firestarter remarked. "Me too." Cassandra agreed. Then, there was snarling sounds. "Wendigos, dead ahead!" said Eulalie. Just before anyone could make a move; a black figure took them out. "What was that?" gasped Cassandra. "Firestarter...Vincent..." The figure said as he rise up to face the heroes, apparently Firestarter recognized him. "Averruncus!" He said. "Master!" A female's voice called out and appeared beside him. Cassandra was surprised to see her,  "Who is that?" She asked. "Fear not, my name is Coronis. I work for Averruncus for redemption and peace." The girl in black said. Cassandra is amazed, "Whoa! Averruncus? Creepy but impressive I have to say." She said. Averruncus glared at her, "And pray tell who you are." He asked. "I'm Libertas." Cassandra said. Averruncus looked at her with a creepy look in his eye, "Libertas....I'll remember you m'lady." He said and he was about to leave with Coronis when Cassandra called out: "Wait! Why do you do the things you do?" Averruncus heard this and turned to her and said, "I am the terror to the sadists and convicts of this madhouse cesspool. I am the destroyer of color skin haters and anti-semetic monsters, I'm the creeper that keeps up at night and leave a chill in your spine...I'm the code of justice." Then, there was a black crow and it let out a shriek, "CAW, CAW!!!" The sound was so loud that Cassandra had to plugged up her ears however by the time it was over; Averruncus and Coronis were gone. Just then, Averruncus and Coronis realized they were being followed as they turn to see who it was. "I know you 're there, don't fear me." Averruncus called out. Ariadne called out, "I'm not afraid of you. I am simply observing you." "Then come out, I know you're there."  said Averruncus in a commanding tone. Ariadne did, Averruncus looked at her and then ask, "Why are you observing me?"  Ariadne, as Oceana Coldstone, just shrugged. "I just am." She said. "Look down." Averruncus commanded. Ariadne did what he commanded and saw she just stepped in a circle. "This is the Truth Circle, you cannot lie from its power." Averruncus said. Ariadne was nervous as Averruncus continued to speak to her, "If the Circle finds out you are lying, it'll turn red and there will be no escape for you from death. If the Circle finds out you are telling the truth, you shall live." Ariadne swallowed her panic, "OK! You got m. I'm not just observing you for no apparent reason....A certain friend of mine wants to get to know you a little bit more." She said. "Why?" Averruncus demanded. "You seem so...so...interesting and dangerous that he wants to fight you, to see if you are worthy enough for a challenge." Ariadne said. Averruncus looked intrigued, "I see...You may step out now." He replied. And Ariadne walked out of the circle and look up as she saw that he was gone! "Phew, Thank God." gasped Ariadne, she walked away after that was over. 

Later on the roof of the hideout; Cassandra and Eulalie got the whole story on this guy. "So he eliminates criminals, bad guys, and other evil doers for his code of justice by killing them in grisly matters. Impaling them, making them suffer for hours and hours....Butchering them...And he kills those that also are xenophobic murderers." Cassandra said. Firestarter nodded, "Yeah. I mean, at first we didn't agree and we still don't but this guy does what he has to do and our best option is to stay out of his business." He explained. "I see." Cassandra said, nodded the entire time. "He's pretty interesting, I mean sure Vince is but you can't help but be nice to a guy who is tall yet dark and handsome. But he may have eerie skin color to him like he's a freak then it makes it better." Eulalie remarked. Vincent looked at Hecate, "What? You like this guy better?" He snapped. Eulalie decided to irritate him, "Sure do, I bet he has something more to him. Maybe a dark past like you do...Like parents all a dead, or maybe he has been through kamikaze...You know, take your own life. I heard that's a sin and you might end up in hell." She said. Hearing what Hecate said, Vincent glared at her and walked over but Eulalie walked back from him. "Whoa now, you're not going to torture me now are you? Slap me, grope me, hurt me? You try anything and my friends will find you! If you were a flower, you'd be a bee orchis which means 'error, industry'. Hell, I've done my homework! Heaven has no rage like a wrathful girl nor hell a fury like a harpy torned! I can be an angel, or a devil if you pissed me off! I can be your dream or I can be your nightmare!" She ranted. However Vincent looked at her in the eyes, a slight smirk on his face. Then she went over and pounced her but not hurt her. He place his hands around her waist. "Ohh--!" gasped Eulalie. Then she was against the wall as she was so closed to Vincent in this embrace, "Shit, shit! I'm this close to him! I'm blushing, right?" thought Eulalie. She gritted her teeth in humiliation: "Get...away...from...me...." Closing her eyes; Eulalie expected something vulgar yet violent however Vincent didn't do that. His warm lips were against her forehead. Eulalie's eyes snapped open as she couldn't believe it, "What?" She thought. Then she looked at Vincent, who was stepping away from her. "Why did you do that for?" asked Eulalie. "You said you were Dorothy so I decided to be The Good Wizard and give you my magical protection through a kiss." Vincent replied. Eulalie had never said she was Dorothy and that made her irritate, "You always talk in fantasy, down the rabbit hole literature?" She demanded. "Only to the strange girls." responded Vincent with a flirtatious smile. Anger filled her chest, she was mad and Eulalie pointed a finger as she said, "I'll get you for this, Vincent Muninn! One day I will!" And then, she walked away--passing a perplexed Cassandra and Firestarter. The next day; Cassandra, Eulalie, Goram, and Vincent were waiting for some guy who goes by the name Detective Jude Ewige. "You sure this guy is the real deal?" Cass asked. "Trust me, Cass. He is pretty good at solving cases." Goram assured her. Speak of the devil, the man with dark hair and looking more alive appears--This was Jude Ewige! "Sir, I apologize. Sorry for bothering you." Vincent said. Jude turned to the four of them, "No, it's fine. That's what I'm here for." He said. Once in this meeting; Cassandra told Detective Ewige about the Wendigos: "I see, and these monsters called Wendigos are the source to the problem?" Cassandra nodded, "Yes Detective, but they must be slayed for they are blood thirsty monsters." She said. Goram had to grin, "Sounds like they're vampires that need a stake to the heart." He joked. Vincent looked annoyed, "Hmph. Great." He said. "It looks like Vincent and Firestarter can stop them." Eulalie remarked. "Maybe Libertas and Hecate." Vincent argued. "Maybe all of them." Cassandra said. Jude smiled faintly, "I agree, they all should work as a team." He said. Vincent pulled out some papers, "Detective, do you have a minute? Look, there's no trace of them on this research. No results sir." He explained. Goram groaned, "Vince, c'mon! Don't be so paranoid!" Vincent look at his partner, "All I'm saying is this, Goram. I'm being serious and very certain about the facts. And that Eulalie here knows about them, she's hiding something!" He said. "It doesn't mean she's not a heroine." Goram said. "And she's not even from here!" Vincent argued. Cassandra then broke the argument, "She exists! She--I mean, Libertas and Hecate do exist and don't need to be looked up." said Cassandra. Goram looked at him, "See?" He said. "Point taken, Cassandra." Jude agreed. "Damn." Vincent said with defeat. "Hmph!" Eulalie said with victorious. There was a knock on her door, then Azora Orev appeared: "Um, Detective Ewige? Sorry for the interference, but I brought you the documents." She said, the way she walks is catwalking as she brought the papers to Detective Ewige. "Thank you, Azora." Jude said. "My pleasure, Detective." Vasilissa replied. But she turned to the others, "Can I offer you four beverages? Anything?" She asked. "No, we're fine but thanks anyway." Cassandra answered. "I'm good." Goram reassured. "Thank you for the offer." Vincent remarked, he smiled at her flirtatiously. Vasilissa looked at him with disgust, "Tch, womanizer." She muttered and struts away. Vincent watched her go, "Pretty flower." He murmured. Goram looked at him, "Sorry?" He inquired. "Nothing." Vincent said. 

Eulalie pursed her lips and responded by saying, "Maybe you shouldn't look at her ass, Mr. Charmer." She said. Vincent looked at her, "What's the matter? Envious?" He teased. Eulalie almost laugh, "I'm not envious, I'm cynical." She claimed. Vincent looks at her, "Cynical huh. I like you, you're fiery." He flirted. Eulalie looked at him with a dark glare, "I bet you say that about the other girls you flirt with." She debated. Vincent and Eulalie were glaring at each other until Cassandra spoke up: "Hey guys, c'mon! Let's not fight, not now--Detective Ewige is right here." She said. The tension faded as Eulalie softens, "My bad." She said. "Sorry." Vincent replied. "It's no problem." Jude reassured them both, "Now, let's continue where we left off." Cassandra smiled, "Sure thing, Detective." She said. Later on; Eulalie was at an internet cafe with the Moneta as she researches on Vincent: He was born from an intellectual yet wealthy and kind family but they were tragically killed by a monster name Tantalus McGuffin. McGuffin messed with Vincent emotionally and mentally as he contemplated into taking his own life because he couldn't take it anymore with this pain. Thankfully, Vincent was snapped back into reality of Goram's friendship, his concern helped his partner out. Eulalie is shocked of what she discovered and decides to investigate at his place. There she is attacked by a bunch of Wendigos and knocked out. The Wendigos were about to prey upon her when they all are knocked out at once. The person responsible was Vincent! "Silly girl, do you think you could fool me that easily?" Vincent snapped. After a while; Vincent sipped red wine as he listened to softened opera singing in the background; he glance over at Eulalie, who was still unconscious, on the sofa and Vincent placed his glass down to examine her. "Cynical girls done their homework, do they...Eulalie?" Vincent said, "Black rose...dark angel...You sneaky girl. What are you really? Orphan? Runaway? A pure maiden? A rich girl in poverty? Maybe you're like me, you were shocked over the death of your parents and a monster tormented you until you couldn't take it anymore and wanted to pull the trigger on yourself." He start to trace her lips with his index finger gently, "I know you're no sponsor nor a superheroine or even born from Valhalla or just moved here. I said this before...and I'll say it again...Whatever you're hiding, I'm going to find out soon enough." Vincent continued. He was grazing her cheek with his knuckles. Then he noticed the bite mark of the Wendigo on her neck, "What is that?" He thought. Vincent glanced at her, "Well, well, well....What a tangled web you weaved. How much lies do you have for me, Hecate?" He said, "You certainly bloom haven't you my black rose?" Meanwhile; Cassandra, as Libertas, was facing Wendigos as she was overpowered and her mask is torn to shreds. Firestarter found her and took her to the hospital where she was treated. In a dream while she resists; Cassandra wanders through the woods after escaping a man sent to murder her. Then, she meets a wolf pursues Cass in an attempt to eat her. She wore a qipao--or also known as a Mandarin gown--as she took down the Wolf. An evil queen gives Cassandra a poison apple in order to rid herself of Cass, who was deemed fairer than her. Cass. falls into a deep sleep and is only awoken by a prince who falls in love at first sight. In the next scene; Cassandra attends a ball at which she leaves behind a single glass slipper. By finding whose foot fits the slipper, Prince Charming finds his “true love". Cassandra insists that she doesn’t want to follow Cinderella’s footsteps, refusing the idea of true love and a serious relationship. She doesn’t need a man to protect her. Cassandra insist that she doesn’t believe in the ideas that these fairy tales represent about love as she says, "I'm just an innocent little girl lost in Wonderland." Then, she woke up to see Goram next to her. She moaned while waking up, "Hello Goram." Cassandra greeted him. "So, you and Libertas...The same person, I never knew that."  Goram said. "I--" Cassandra was about to say but Goram responds, "No. It's fine, I understand. You wanted to be a hero right?" "Not like you, Firestarter." Cassandra said. Goram looked at her shocked, "You knew?" He asked. "Wasn't hard to figure out." Cassandra replied. Now things were about to get intense and very violent. Something deep inside Cassandra was about to break. About to snap and she could see it in her head however she was too numb to think of anything. In the sunny morning of a new day; Eulalie stirred and felt someone on her. She woke up slowly to see someone wearing comfy pajamas pants with elastic drawstring waist and single button fly. He wore a robe and corduroy slippers. Eulalie could see that it was Vincent, "Morning sleepyhead." Vincent greeted. Eulalie looked at him and yawned while stretching, she looked around the room: "Huh? Hmm...." She said but when Eulalie realized where she was, she started to freak out. "OH MY GOD!!!!!" She screamed and flustered and thrashed about violently until Vincent seized her shoulders, "Will you relax? You're gonna wake up the entire neighborhood in this complex!" He said. Eulalie looked shameful, "Sorry!" She said. Vincent leaned back to look over at her, "So, you're Hecate." He said. Eulalie looked at him, "...Yes." She responded. "Knew it." Vincent said with a dazzling grin. Eulalie blushes, "No need to rub it in, huh?" She said. "No." Vincent said. Eulalie was getting irritated, "Why did you save me? If you want to expose me as a fraude, then do it!" She demanded. Vincent looked at her, he then shook his head and responded: "No, that wouldn't be right of me to do so." "Why?" Eulalie asked, looking at him with disbelief, Vincent held up the Moneta: "Because I took at this device....Moneta, is that's what it's called?....It showed me your past and I think you and I are almost similar. Guess we both hate psychos but unlike you, I couldn't runaway. Anything I can do for you, I'll be glad to have help out." He explained. Eulalie is touched, "Thank you, I'm amazed." She admitted. Vincent shrugged, "No big." He said. Now they need to know about Averruncus and the only person that does knows is Jude Weige! But he doesn't work night shifts and there was no way how to get in. Vincent glance at Eulalie, "Do you have ideas?" He asked. Eulalie thought for a moment, but then a smile appear on her face: "I have one." She answered. Vincent looked intrigued, "I'm listening." He said. "You're gonna walk right in and you're gonna seduce that sexy secretary that you were looking at her ass before and get to the database while she's swoon of being sweep off her feet." explained Eulalie gleefully. 

"What?" Vincent asked in disbelief. Eulalie seemed excited, "I know, I know. The best plan ever, and I know I didn't ask but it's the only way to get into the database." She said. Vincent could not believe this, "I'm not seducing her." He said. Eulalie wasn't listening, "I realize it's quite.....deceiving but think of it as sneaking in." She said. "Eulalie..." Vincent said, glaring at her. Eulalie held her hands in defense, "Just saying, Vincent. Try busting a move." She said. "How about me gettig busted by the security if I try to seduce her?" snapped Vincent. Eulalie looked at him pleadingly, "Please, Vince! You are my only hope!" She said. Vincent groaned but then he admits, "All right, I'll do it." "Yes!" exclaimed Eulalie. "Eulalie?" Vincent asked. Eulalie looked at him, "Yes, Vincent?" She asked. Vincent pointed a finger at her, "You owe me big time for this." He said. Eulalie saluted, "Aye!" She exclaimed. Vincent looked at her funny, "What?" He asked. Eulalie shake her head, laughing: "Nothing." Late at night; Azora was sitting at the front desk, looking at her computer. It was the night shift and she was here in case someone came to her desk. When she looked up; she looked annoyed to see Vincent strolling up to her desk. "Oh, it's you." Azora said in a montone voice. Vincent smiled down at her, "Hello Miss Secretary." He replied. Azora adjusts her glasse, "That's Azora Orev." She said. "I see." Vincent replied. Azora gets up from her chair, "Excuse me." She said, Azora was walking away when Vincent blocked her and she was startled as she leaned against the wall as she looked at him, "Hey--!" protested Azora but found herself looking at the beautiful boy, who says in a seductive tone: "Wanna hook up?" Azora smirks at him and slips under his arm that was blocking, "Nice try." She remarked and walks away. Vincent pretends to be offended: "Oh, that's cold." He said. However he is surprised when Azora said, "I know why your here, follow me." And Vincent did. Azora got onto the database, she begin typing up and click with the mouse. Then out printed a piece of paper and handed to Vincent. "This here is the information on Averruncus. His locations and where he has been." explained Azora, "Keep with you, it might come in handy." Vincent nodded, "Thanks. That wasn't so easy, and I didn't have to seduce you." He remarked. "Oh trust me, I am immune to seduction dude." said Azora with a small laugh. Vincent was stunt, he had to chuckle however he thank her and left. In the meantime; Goram learned about Cassandra being an agent and not a hero so now he and Vincent is confronting Cass who is looking out the window. "Cass, we need to talk." Goram said. Cassandra didn't turn around, "What about?" She asked. "I know you're not a heroine...Or from Valhalla. You're an agent, am I right?" Goram asked. "Yes." Cassandra replied, still not turning around. "I knew it." Vincent remarked. Goram was annoyed, "Vince, c'mon!" He said. Vincent looked guilty, "Sorry, my bad." He apologized. Cassandra was facing the window, her head didn't move but she said: "You mad at me?" "No, it's OK." Goram reassured her. Cassandra turned around to look at him in disbelief, "Is it? Is it OK that I'm undercover and to cover the pain I've suffered to see so many people were murdered by a betrayal? Do you know my burden?" She asked. Goram was lost for words, Cassandra turned away from him. "Just leave me." She said. "Cass--!" Goram started to protest. Then, the window glass breaks and shards fell around Cassandra. 
Goram and Vincent jumped back in horror as Cassandra turned around with her eyes slightly red, "Stay away from me!" She said in a scary tone. "Cassie!" Vincent exclaimed. Cassandra uses her powers to seize his neck at choke hold, "DON'T! CALL ME! CASSIE!" She screamed and threw him backwards but lucky for him; Goram rescued him as well as Eulalie. Cassandra went on a runs riot as she almost destroy everything in her path. In the next memory on the Moneta; Annis went to check the mail but she found an envelope that made her stomach drop. She came in and Cassandra noticed what was wrong. "What is it?" She asked. "It's from your father, Grandpa Fari has died." Annis said. Cassandra's face fell, she sighed: "Oh boy." Cassandra and Annis wanted to go and get it over with but Goram offered to come. Annis tried to refuse however Goram insists: "Like it or not, I'm coming with you. And so is Trudy and my mom too." Goram said to Annis, which touches her by how he's so brave for doing this. Seeing how much this means to her; Cassandra smiled bitterly but watery, "Brace yourselves then, this is going to be one screwed up family reunion." She said. However, Goram wasn't aware what he was getting himself into. While on the road; in Seron; that's where the beaches are, where Cass haven't seen it in a long time. They arrived at the two story house that looked ancient and broken as if untouched by time. Cassandra gird herself as she headed up the stairs of the porch and entered inside the house. "Grandma Laufey! Grandma, it's me Cassandra!" Cassandra called out. Then, a groggy tone said, "Cass?" "Yes Grandma." replied Cassandra. A woman who looked middle aged with grayish black hair and wore a robe as she embraced her, "Oh Cassie!" Laufey said in a sobbing, pathetic tone. Betty seemed very uncomfortable about this. Cassandra squirmed, "Hey, don't call me Cassie!" She protested. Grandma Laufey looked irritated and jaded, "Cass, Cassie, Cassandra--Whatever!" She said. Then, Laufey noticed Annis is with Goram: "What is that weak tramp doing here? And who is she with?" She said in a snarky tone. Cassandra glared at her grandmother, "Grandma--!" She started to say however a familiar voice interrupted, "Cassandra!" Cassandra put a smile on her face, "Great Great Great Cousin Angrboða!" She said sweetly. The overweight, grayish brown haired woman who had age spots on her and also a liver spot seem on her. "Come now, Cassie. I feel so old when you say that." Angrboða scolded. She hugged her tightly and pulled away roughly, "Look at your boobies, have you been eating more? Don't want them to be at your waist now do we hon?" She said with an annoying laugh. Cassandra was disgusted by that thought, "Yeah..." She said. "Angrboða, Grandma, this is my friend Goram and his family--His mother Betty and Goram's daughter, Trudy." Cassandra introduced. But Laufey and Angrboða have some dirty thoughts in mind: "Have they started something to get this kid?" Angrboða asked a little too loud. Trudy was disgusted by  this, "Ew, gross!" She muttered. Then, another voice spoke out: "Cass!" Again, Cassandra had to put another smile on her face, "Aunt Loftey, I didn't know you were coming!" She said cheerily. A woman who look like she's in her late thirties and early forties appeared with dark brown hair and was a younger version of Grandma Laufey. "Look, Loftey! Cassie is here!" Laufey said sarcastically. Loftey looked at her mother after letting out a sigh, "Ma, she hates being called 'Cassie', you know that." "Do you think I give a damn?" Laufey remarked. Trudy came over and whisper to Cassandra, "Cass, who is that?" She asked, she was talking about the lady. "My control freak aunt, Loftey." Cassandra muttered back. 

Getting away from the scene of her annoying aunt and her jaded grandmother as well as her weary, gross third cousin--twice removed--Angrboða; Cassandra introduced Trudy, Vasilissa, Goram, and Betty to the other relatives: Aunt Debra Debra 'Debbie' Narfi who is married to Sigurvin Narfi. Sigurvin is Loftey's ex husband and they both have a daughter name Narin. Narin is bitter over her parents' split while naive and is Cassandra's favorite cousin because of her empathy. There was Aunt Hella, who was now engaged to Wale Atreus. The only nice person here, besides Sigurvin and Narin, is the live-in housekeeper as she is the most empathetic woman while a silent witness to the family gathering mayhem that is about to blow. Outside on the back porch; Grandma Laufey and Aunt Loftey were there while Cassandra was trying not to talk to them however there was a bickering discussion among the two: "How dare Fari put me through this hell! Why did he live me with that witch doctor?" complained Grandma Laufey. "Wina is no witch doctor, ma." Loftey argued. Cassandra rolled her eyes, "Oh boy, here we go." She muttered. "Fari left us in the dust and we're all going to hell. Marriage is lost, all because of the first dance wasn't done." moaned Grandma Laufey. Loftey looked at her and debated back, "You didn't dance because you were choking on your own vomit." "Oh, and that's my problem because...?" Laufey said in a snarky tone. Loftey then exclaimed, "You were taking mollies!" Cassandra moaned, she didn't need to hear this. "So? I was depressed, I ruined my dress because I tripped." Laufey complained. "I don't give a damn, and don't blame me for it!" Loftey snapped. Cassandra stood up and said, "OK, I'm done with being outside." "No Cass, stay out here. You got a dog in this fight right?" Loftey replied. Cassandra was irritated, "No Aunt Loftey, I am not going to get involved. I'm done!" She said. "Don't use that tone of voice with me." Loftey scolded, "Cassandra, get your ass back here!" "Get lost, control freak." muttered Cassandra, making sure her aunt didn't hear it. She went inside, she looked over at the maid Wina who just smiled. Cass nodded and knew it wasn't going to get better. At dinner, tension grew and grew. Laufey begins insulting Goram, Betty, and Trudy for being more of a 'tramp's replacement' to Boreas. Boreas makes an abrupt entrance and is enraged to see Goram and Annis together. He begin taking some stimulants that made him laugh, made him hallucinate, or go insane. When Boreas demanded from Goram what made him so different. "I mean, why am I not in the picture?" Boreas ranted. "'Cause you're a madman." Cassandra remarked. Boreas is stunt to hear this, "Oh, you're killing me with that one." He said while laughing. Then he stands up and announces to the annoyed crowd for his jaded behavior, "I am mad, mad as a hatter. No, mad as a damn March hare! Look at me, I drink a lot of mercury and go insane as the poisoning is killing in my brain." Then he smirks over at Cassandra, Annis, Goram, Betty, and Trudy as he said: "See here, people, my ex wife is a tramp who has been knocking up with this man, this crone here claims to be sweet but she's a dirty hag, and this little girl is a spoiled brat. And my daughter is a filthy, rotten traitor!" Angry; Cassandra pouncing on her father, "You son of a bitch!" She cried. "I'll eat you alive, you stupid girl!" Boreas cried out, trying to run however Cassandra lunges at Boreas, the two of them wrestle while Goram try to pull Cass away and Loftey & her sisters try to pull Boreas away from his daughter. Everyone rises up in fear as they all are extemporized. "Holy crap!" Goram said. "Stop it!" Debbit shouted. "Hey, come on now!" Sigurvin called out, when nobody listened. "Oh man!" Trudy said quietly. Finally Cassandra shouted: "SHUT UP!!!!! ALL OF YOU!!!!" Then she managed to calm down as her father whimpered like a child, "Damn you, Cass....damn....you!" "OK, Inspection time!" Cassandra announced, "Remember this Daddy-O? Search for any laughing gas, crystal glass--you know what I mean? We need to find backwoods and some mushrooms too. Oh, let's not forget the pretty lady, Molly right?" "You can't do this to me, Cass!" Boreas claimed. Cassandra ignored his protests, "Wina? Call the doctor, please." She instructed. The housekeeper nodded, "Yes ma'm." and left the room. Boreas was furious as he cried out, "YOU CAN'T DO THIS TO ME, CASSANDRA!!! IT'S MY LIFE, MY FAMILY, AND MY REUNION YOU LITTLE BITCH!!!! MY LIFE!!!!" Cassandra looked at him with a glare as she said, "You don't get, do you Dad? I!!!! AM RUNNING THINGS NOW, DADDY-KINS!!!!" And walks away while Boreas whimpered pathetically. 

The next morning; A drained, pale, and seemingly sick Boreas sat at the table as Cassandra appeared, "Morning Pop." She said in a chipper tone. "Why are you 'Morning Pop' me? You life ruining loser." Boreas snapped. Cassandra chuckled, "Life ruining? Yeah, sure. OK, I think you need to eat something." She said. Boreas glared at her, "I'm not hungry." He insisted. Cassandra did not listen to her father's protest, "Wina? My father needs some breakfast. Make some eggs, bacon, and sausages." She said. The housekeeper nods and went to get breakfast from the kitchen that she made. "I'm not hungry!" Boreas said. Cassandra gave her father a glance, "Dad, you look like crap and you need to eat enough for the drugs to be gone and you living a healthy life." She said. "Bite me, Cass!" Boreas snapped. "Dad, I'm not going to...Thank you, Wina. How very kind of you." Cassandra replied. Wina nodded and smiled, she went away. Boreas looked at his plate with a replused expression, "That witch doctor must put something disgusting in here, what is this crap?" He carped. Cass pointed to his plate of the food on there, "Eggs! Bacon! Sausages! She put cheese and butter in the eggs, it's supposed to be good for your bones. Bacon and sausages are for your muscles so eat like a pig and you'll thank me later." She said. "Can I go back to bed?" Boreas asked. "Just one bite." Cassandra insisted. Boreas was irritated at this, "I'M NOT HUNGRY, I'M PISSED BECAUSE MY SCREWBALL EX IS WITH ANOTHER MAN!!!"  He shouted. Cassandra yelled back, "WELL, WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM A WOMAN WHO WENT THROUGH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DAD! SHE NEEDS SOMEONE TO HEAL THE SCARS!!!!!!!!!" Boreas almost laughed, "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? THAT WOMAN DESERVED IT!!!" He screamed. Cassandra got mad, "LIKE HELL, AND NEITHER OF US DESERVE IT!!!! NOW, EAT YOUR DAMN BREAKFAST!" She scolded. "No." Boreas said. "EAT YOUR BREAKFAST! EAT YOUR BREAKFAST!" chanted Cassandra. Boreas got so angry that he dropped his plate deliberately on the floor. "Dad!" Cassandra said with offense. Boreas smirked at her, "See? Now breakfast is  all in shambles! How do you like me now?" "You just wasted a good breakfast." Cassandra said, gesturing to the plate with food that's now on the floor. "To hell with breakfast! That witch doctor is gonna make me puke!" Boreas insisted. "Her cooking is the best thing ever!" Cassandra replied. "And why don't you hang with your grandma or your aunts?" Boreas complained, ignoring his daughter. "You know why I don't want to? My grandmother's a burnout, my aunt is a control freak, my third aunt is married and all she does is talk about her happiness and no sympathy for no one else! The only people here that are good people are Aunt Debbie, Uncle Sigurvin, and Cousin Narin! The rest are disgusting, revolting, disgraceful, loves to put on a show for their antics, low life scum." Cassandra replied. "Why the hell did you come home anyway?" demanded Boreas. Cassandra gave her father a look, "Well, I thought this was supposed to be about Grandpa Fari but noooo, everyone's being selfish. I didn't want to come back here to this screw up family reunion because Grandma was an ass towards Mom! She had no idea what was really going on! If she did, she would've been more nicer." Argument begins to attract the family relatives as Cassandra activates her powers and scares the others as she told them, "Listen up! I want you all to know something, I am not the same girl you used to know, I've grown different. Stronger with great power. I'm living better but you all are still the same. Except for Cousin Narin, Uncle Sigurvin, and Aunt Debbie...Even the housekeeper Wina. But the rest of you need to live a good and healthy life because I can't stand overseer aunts, burnout grannies, and other problems with my father. I'm creating happiness for me and so is my mom. Call her what you may, call me what you want but accuse us of something we didn't do wrong--No mercy. Now behave yourselves or the next time I come here, I'll destroy this house and everyone will perish and the only surviving will be Narin, Sigurvin, Debbie and Wina!"

Now everyone was scared over that but Cassandra felt bad so she took a deep breath and said, "I don't want to do that, but please. Everytime I come here, I dread coming here and I want to come back here and cherish being with all of you."  Then she turns away from them but gave them a sideway glance, "So be good, family is supposed to stick together....Not fall apart." said Cassandra with an irritating tone. She broke a vase telekinetically that made everyone jump however Cassandra walk away. The next day; Cassandra packed her things as she departed with her mother, Trudy, Vasilissa, Goram, and Betty. They weren't looking back and never going back there. Cassandra looked at everyone with guilt, "Goram? Betty? Trudy? I'm sorry, I didn't know you were going to handle with that." She said. Goram smiled at her, "It's OK. Now I learn to not deal with people like them." He remarked. "Family is supposed to stick together but not all families are like that, some are broken because people have problems and are abusive to others." Cassandra said, "But one day, I hope mine learn their lesson for family is full of life, love, and laughter." "Wishing in the dark is like shooting a gun in the dark when they are angry or sad, therefore usually regretting afterwards." Two soldiers had survived from the crash as they are kidnapped by unknown members. One of them was forced to do a task, one of the members threw the other soldier on the ground. Then, the leader--who had a mask on--forced the first to kill the other. The soldier was hesitant however all the rambling of incoherrent shouting tensed the soldier however he could hear his comrade say to him, "...It's OK. I forgive you." In his panic; The soldier let out a scream and killed him. "You never know when you’re going to hit exactly what you’re aiming for. The wishes in the dark are dreams of being teared apart." Screams of terror, past memories return, horrible things happening that come back to haunt. "The key to success is obsessing over the fractions that make up the whole. If you’re not doing that, you can never, ever get on this level. Now that we look back at what we were and what they were, its only right to bring back their impact. And what we've have done in the past...I  want to forget the past and move forward with my life." Blood shed, revenge, it's all it's about. "For the most part, a lot of legends start from humble beginnings. People tend to forget that. Many people are beautiful folks that bloom in the spring, but quickly fade over time....Not me, I am not fading away. I am going to hit high." There was a warrior wielding a sword and he prepares to win back his pride. His dignity, he may carry a burden but someone else needs to feel what he feels. 

In the city of Ashihara Nakatsukuni, it was quiet--Too quiet. There seemed to be disaster in the metropolis. It wasn't the cause of tsunami, that's for sure and it wasn't a storm either. Feet running against the street, two feet with sneakers, and he ran inside of his house. Packing his bad in a rush. Panting, gasping, and mutters incoherently to himself. "Where did we go wrong? We were trying to make fireworks! We weren't trying to hurt anybody." "Where did we go wrong? We were trying to make fireworks! We weren't trying to hurt anybody." The guy said to himself. His name is Nezumi Kozo and he went to get his friends as well as get out of town. Meanwhile in Amano Iwato, far from the city of Ashihara Nakatsukuni; 14 year old Momotaro Sakata was released from the police jail for reckless endangerment after his older brother, militant 19 year old Kintaro Sakata paid for his bail. Kintaro was going to war tomorrow, so Momotaro and his parents, Sarutahiko and Uzume, are having a dinner with him before he goes. Later; Kintaro's 18 year old girlfriend, Sayohime Matsura, came to see him in his room as she wished he didn't go to war but Kintaro has to. He couldn't abandoned the task he was given, Sayohime expressed her sadness of missing him. Then, Kintaro cupped her face and pulled her close. Their eyes locked onto one another's, "You remember what I promised you? I swear to protect you, Sayo. That's my assignment." He said. Sayohime nodded, "OK." She said. Kintaro and Sayohime embraced each other, it was warm and strong. "I'll come back soon." Kintaro whispered. "You better, don't die on me my love. If you do, I'll kick your ass." Sayohime muttered in his ear, the two of them laugh. The next day; Kintaro left as Sayohime watched him go. She sighed, wondering if he'll be OK. Nezumi glares over at Yamato, "This all your fault, man!" He said. Yamato looked at him in disbelief, "My fault?" He said, "Oh sure, blame me that I wasn't aware the fireworks had dynamite in it." Nezumi looked nervous, "Yeah, well....I didn't see you stop me Yama. You knew this'll turn into a disaster." He remarked. "Where did we go wrong? What are we gonna do guys?" Hidari moaned. "Panicking isn't going to help, we just gotta get out of town and find a good hiding spot." Zennyo spoke up. And they did. The four friends would always hang out at the Shinto Shrine. Once saying their prayers; they discussed over what happened. But they were approached by a woman name Tsuanade Kodoku, the head of Great Watch. One day; Kintaro's trauma was induced by powers of superhuman agility and enhanced fighting ability. He finds a sword and a message from the sun goddess, Kintaro learns that he required the sword known as Kusanagi. With ths power; he could do anything and slay the monsters known as Wendigos. These Wendigos are hollowed eyed, eerily pale, and have blood stained sharp teeth. Momotaro learned about Kintaro fighting the Wendigos while he kept it a secret from their parents. But even more shocking, there was a woman Kintaro and Momotaro discovered murdering a Mafia boss. That woman was Sayohime Matsura, who is an assassin. Although shocked over what happened; Kintaro continues to love Sayohime as she was. Along the way; Kintaro comes across a boy his age who is half human-half Wendigo hybrid. His name was Tsuna Watanabe and he became a fast best friend of Kintaro, who was kind to him. In the light of the moon; Sayohime was in a white kimono, she had her kitana its sheath tied near her hip and wore tabi socks and wooden geta shoes on her feet. Her hair in a high bun, a stoic look upon her beautiful face, and was standing on the roof of the highest building. 

"A new moon, fresh for the striking kill." said Sayohime. Then, Sayohime jumps from the roof and glided into the night. Today, her assignment is to murder Silver Branch agent: Cassandra Endymion! Unknown to her; Sayohime will discover the secret truth of Cassandra!  At Silver Branch, an agent comes in. "Miss Endymion, someone wants to see you." The agent said. Curious; Cassandra left the room and came to see someone in a plaid buttoned down shirt with color dyed jeans and a wristband around her left wrist. "Um, can I help you?" asked Cassandra. Sayohime looked at her, "Are you Cassandra Endymion?" She asked. Cassandra nodded, "Yes." She said. Sayohime beckoned her, "Come with me, let's talk somewhere more private." replied Sayohime. Cassandra shrugged, "OK." She said. Cassandra followed her, however Pintosmalto watched them go as he sensed something was wrong with Sayohime. As they were walking; Sayohime pulled out her gun and pulled the trigger on Cassandra. Sayohime smirks at her smugly however her smile faded as she noticed Cassandra wasn't falling and to her shock; the bullet that hit her suddenly popped out. Sayohime couldn't believe it, "What--? THAT SHOULD'VE KILLED YOU!!!" She exclaimed. Cassandra gave the girl a small smile, "Sorry, bullets don't do anything." She said bluntly. Sayohime grunted, she was about to pull her sword out but Cass spoke out again: "You can try to slice me but that won't do anything as well. It's the same result as the bullets." Sayohime noticed that Cassandra's wound had already healed, this shocked her completely. "What is that?" asked Sayohime. Cassandra shuffled her feet and rolled her head back before smiling, "Simple, I'm bulletproof. Titanium. Stone hard. Impassable. Imprevious." She answered. Sayohime was interested, "I see." She said. Cassandra looked at her, "Who are you?" She asked. "You wanna know? I'll tell you, my name is Sayohime Matsura and I'm an Oban Assassin." replied Sayohime. Once then, Sayohime learned something about this Cassandra Endymion. 

While in training; Kintaro was doing crunches, pushups, punching the bag, sit ups, chin ups, and judo moves that he was taught in the military. Wearing a black tank top and sweat pants; his muscles look so leaned, he looked so fit. Once he was done; he panted and panted. "So, Kin-chan....How's life been treating you?" Sayohime's voice called out. Kintaro turned around to see her there, "How long have you've been there?" He asked, in between gasps. Sayohime shrugged, "A while. Care to join me?" She replied. One minute later; they were at a bar where Sayohime offered him a deal. "You want me to fight a bunch of other fighters to get to the top?" asked Kintaro, "Sounds murderous." Sayohime shook her head, "It's not, I'll throw in a wager of yen. Hundred grand." She promised. That didn't convince him, "OK, what's in for me?" asked Kintaro, sipping his drink. Sayohime glanced at him, "I found the assholes who forced you to kill your cousin." She answered, "What do you think I was doing? Killing people? No, I wanted to help you out." She explained. Kintaro glanced at her, then bowed his head but raised it up slightly in order for Sayohime see his wicked, unhinged leer. "I'll do it." Kintaro said. Sayohime smiled in satisfactory, "Knew you would." She said. And they toast each other, Kintaro was going to get his revenge. Oinari was on a mission to watch for someone who is going to murder a seemingly happy couple of the Asamas of Gandhara suburbia. But he noticed this girl who intrigued him, Konohana Sakuya was her name. She looked pretty, like a blossom. As they are about to leave; Oinari and Kincho stopped where they could see orange petals in the air and a light from the sun rays. Kincho stopped and sniffed the air, "Sayuri, or should I say 'orange lily'. An orange lily means 'hatred, revenge'." He said, "I supposed that suits you doesn't it--Hangaku Itagaki!!!" He came face to face with a tall young lady who was older than she looked. People believed she was 15 but she was 20 years of age. Despite of her age, she was young. She used one of her knives and almost hit Kincho, but he dodged it. "Shit! Gotten better haven't you Lady Hangaku?" Kincho called out. Hangaku coiled around Kincho like she was a snake, "I learned from the best, you've improved in ninjutsu, Kin-san." She said. Kincho turned his head, "That's Kin-chan to you, you may be a ronin and a kunochi but you better keep your promise of protecting the Moon Princess." He said. Hangaku thought for a moment, "Oh? Moon Princess Kaguya Okina, I swear didn't I?" She said. Kincho knew something was up, "So, why are you here?" He asked. Hangaku looked over to see Oinari and went behind him but she let her fingers traced on the upper part of his back while she said, "I came to see my Tobi boy, he's bloomed so much." Kincho spoke out, "Down girl." He said. Hangaku glared at him, "Oh don't 'down girl' me." She said. 
Konohana Sakuya is an 18 year old young lady with medium-length mahogany red hair and gold hazel eyes. She was slender, beautiful, and has freckles slightly on the bridge of her nose. Konohana was a naive, bubbly young lady but she begins to discover her powers of controlling flowers, reading people's mind--even communication telepathically, psychokinesis, and empathy. The breeze felt nice as Konohana closed her eyes to feel it brushed against her. "Having fun?" Oinari asked. Konohana turned around and glared at him who had a video camera in hand, "Stop video-taping me." She snapped. "Look,  I want to make you my project." Oinari said. Cassandra looked at him, "Me? Oinari, you're weird but you really don't have to do that." She said. Oinari looked brooding, "Yeah, I know. But I find you interested. I told you, I'm curious." He reminded. Konohana smirked, "Let me borrow that for a second." She said, snatching the video camera from him and video tapes him, "Ah, now it's my turn to project you." She said. Oinari smirked back, "Me?" He said. Then, he leaned over and tried to kiss her. Konohana couldn't believe this scandalous maneuver, "Oh--!" She gasped and dodged him. "Don't even!" Konohana prompted. Even if she finds him weird, she has a feeling that this boy is going to change her life for the better. However, Konohana was asleep one night until she felt someone beside her and saw Oinari! There, Konohana became closer to this mysterious boy but she is stunt to discover Oinari is a ninja as he asked her to come with him. Konohana is lost for words as she accepts. Just then, they both heard a gunshot--twice. Scared; Konohana and Oinari crept downstairs to find out what that sound was until they discover the corpses of Oyamatsumi and Ohirume. Konohana is shocked but she's relieved as she decides to go with Oinari, where he introduces her to Kincho and Takumi. Takumi welcomes her however Kincho is too hostile towards her but Oinari assures her that he is not good with people. 

Cassandra is touched by his smile, he sure was nice. Cute too. But she begins to hear his thoughts in her mind. "Are you OK?" asked the guy. "Uh, yeah." said Cassandra quickly. "What's your name?" asked the young man. "My name is Cassandra." answered Cassandra. "I'm Samson, Samson Diaz." said the young man. Cassandra nodded, "Yes...Do tell, Samson. Are you what they call a swordsman?" She asked. Samson looked at her with surprise, "How--How did you know?" He asked. Cassandra looked over at him and said with a smile, "I don't know. I guess my mind can read your mind." She replied. Samson looked at her with dazed amazement, "OK. Let's find out where we are." He finally said. Cassandra seemed intrigued, "'We'? As in us? Together?" She asked. "I like to get to know you, Samson. I really do." Samson smiled back and they both journeyed into the unknown. "Hold it!" They all stopped when they saw Cassandra and Samson. "What are you guys doing?" Cassandra asked. Justice looked at them, "Who are you guys?" He asked. "I'm Cassandra Endymion and this is my acquaintance, Samson Diaz." introduced Cassandra, gesturing towards Samson next to him. Proteus sneered at the two, "What a couple misfits doing here?" He remarked. Justice, Kamaitachi, and Echo turned to him as well as Christopher, Lleu, Hanuman and Zaden glared at Proteus: "MISFITS?!" The fight breaks out, Borvo stepped out of the way. He went towards Samson, who keeps him by himself like a fatherly type. Cassandra stared at everyone fighting and rolled her eyes up to the ceiling, then she flexed out her hand and yelled, "SHUT UP!!!" The others were lifted from the ground, Cassandra couldn't believe that she was the only doing this. Then she drops them down safely, she sighed and smiled. "Now, tell me....who's a misfit?" asked Cassandra with a witty look on her face. The others stared up in amazement, "Ohhhh...." They chorused. 

One minute later; Samson, Justice, Echo, Proteus, Kamaitachi, Christopher, Lleu, Hanuman and Zaden were standing up like soldiers. Cassandra paced left and right from them. "Listen up!" She said to them. "We come from different places of our homes, and brought here for an unknown reason. So, If we're going to find some answers, we need to ventured to the unknown and find this person responsible for this; we must put our colors--our personalities aside--and become one....Any questions?" Borvo raised his hand, "Ma'm, I have one." He said. Cassandra turned to him, "Yes Borvo?" She asked. Borvo then talked normally, "Um...Exactly where do we start?" Cassandra nodded, thinking about that. "Ah, that's a very good question my friend." She turned to the horizon of the city, pointing over to a building. "You see that building over there? This building stands out than the rest of them, it has stained glass windows. I'm curious to know what's in there." Mictlan was hell, it had always been to hell. "What is this place? Oh god...!" gasped Cassandra. Brother 10 observes this as they couldn't believe this was Mictlan, it was a nightmare. Destruction, like the apocalypse. What kind of world was this? Turan was panicking and freaking out as she begins to lose her mind a little by the shock she was seeing of this place. Cassandra and the others were shocked to see a monster confronting her. Then Cassandra could hear its thoughts. "You--you want to eat me? No, I won’t let you!" said Cassandra to the monster. She flexed her hand and uses her telekinesis to kill this monster. The monster convulsed, it twisted, and then finally; it exploded! There was a mass of beige substances splattered all over her! Cassandra was stunt for a while before a grin broke over her face. She giggled to herself, "I did it! Ew....I really did it! I can't believe it! I just nobody saw--" She turns around as her smile faded. "--That." 

What she saw was a 15 year old boy. Chocolate brown hair. Red eyes. Light skin. Buttoned shirt, a cap on his head, it looks like. He was a teenage soldier, who looked horrified at Cassandra. He saw it, he saw her kill that beast. "Oh crap." Cassandra thought. "Busted! How do I get myself out of this?" She slowly smiled kindly, "Hello there---" she greeted but the boy lunged at her, "AAAAHHHH!" He cried. The boy begin to claw at her like a wild man. Trying to punch her but Cassandra restrained the boy. "Hey! Hey!" She protested, the boy did not yield. "Stop! Cease! Take it easy! Will you stop?! I am not going to hurt you!" Cassandra held the boy's fists away from her. "Who are you?!" The boy demanded. "My name is Cassandra. I swear, I will not hurt you. Here, I am not going to hurt--" She reaches over to touch his face but the boy recoiled away. "Get away, no! Don't you dare--Don't--" But he was helpless, Cassandra was calm as she stroke her hand on his face. At once, Cassandra could read his mind, know his name. But not completely of a lot. "Did you seriously kill that Revenant?" asked the boy, softly. Cassandra did a double take. "That's a Revenant?" She asked in disbelief. The boy looked at her with amazement, "You never seen one before?" he asked. "I heard of them..but in all honesty, I didn't know that was an actual Revenant!" Cassandra pointed out. Just then, a voice called out. "Jack! Who are you talking to?" Another boy in the same uniform as the other guy's was standing there. He looked young, quite a fetching fellow. "Nobody!" Jack called, he turned back to Cassandra fiercely. "Listen, you gotta get out of here now!" He demanded. "Why? I can help!" Cassandra persisted. "No, you--" Jack started to say but the boy calls back: "Jack, who is that?" "No one!" Jack snapped. He turned to Cassandra with pleading eyes. "Please, get out now!" He begged. "I can help. I can hear that your thoughts are disoriented so--" Cassandra insisted, but Jack stopped her out of shock. "What?" He gasped. "You--you--can read minds? You can hear my thoughts inside of your own head?" "Of course I can." Cassandra said, in a matter of fact tone. Jack was shaken out of fear. The red haired boy appeared, "Jack? Who is this?" He asked. Cassandra smiled and held out her hand, "Cassandra Endymion. It's a pleasure to meet you." she said. The boy was stunt, he shook her hand though. "I'm Bellerophon Leseratte." He said. A girl with shoulder length hair appeared, wearing the same uniform as Jack and Bellerphon. "Boys, who is this girl?" She asked in a voice so soft but full of curiosity. "Wow, this your girlfriend?" Cassandra asked, to Jack. Jack glared at her, "She's not my girlfriend!" He declared. "Who are you? A witch?" The girl asked. "I am no witch, I am an ally and I came to help." Cassandra said. "No, she's--" Jack started to say, but the girl stopped him. "Hold up, Jack. This girl may able to help." She said, coming to Cassandra's rescue. 

"Sh'yeah, I killed a Revenant." Cassandra admitted. Bellerphon and the girl were shocked. "How?!" They asked. "I have an ability where I can move obstacles or other things with my mental conscious." Cassandra explained. Bellerphon and the girl looked at each other, they turned to Jack. "You know about this?" Bellerphon asked. "Yeah, but she doesn't know what the military does here." Jack said. "Let her help, Jack. She can be of help to us." The girl said. Jack was irked but he agreed. Cassandra smiled with delight, "Thank you." She said. The girl turned to her, she stretched out her hand. Although her stern face remained unchanged; she sounded nicer. "I'm Minerva Toter." "I'm Cassandra--" Cassandra said but other Revenants attacked and Cassandra, Jack, Minerva, and Bellerphon prepared for battle. They ran from them while battling. “Who are you? Why the hell did you come here?” screeched Jack. "Be careful, Jack Morder. Don't do anything reckless!" Cassandra called out. "How did you know my name?" Jack asked with shock. Busted! Cassandra turned away, "Later!" She shouted. The Revenants were chasing after them. Cassandra thought craftily as she reached over to Jack, carried him into her arms and flied! Jack was amazed by this, "What? You can fly?" He asked. Minerva and Bellerphon watched in amazement but they followed the gliding Cassandra. "YOU! CAN! FLY!" Jack shouted, Cassandra smiled at him. Minerva, and Bellerphon were amazed as well: "Oh my..." Bellerphon breathed. The two followed Cassandra and Jack to wherever they are going. "Jack...I don't want to hurt you, I just want to understand you. To feel better, to feel like I'm not the only one." Cassandra thought, talking to him in his thoughts. Suddenly, she felt a burst of pain through her. "What's happening? I feel--Augh! It hurts!" She said, gasping. Jack regained consciousness, he was shocked to see what was happening. "Oh no!" He thought. Cassandra begin to change into a Revenant, she was unaware of what is going on but for the first time, she wanted to fight. She saw other Revenants and she went after them fiercely. She lunged at them as she rescues lives like the other soldiers and kills them. As soon as she is done; the soldiers stared at her in fear. Revenant Cassandra approached them and placed her claw-hand on Lieutenant Reiten. A few moments later; she was in astonishment. “Cassandra…Endymion? Is that you?” asked Margaret. Cassandra transformed back to normal. She gasps as she fell unconscious to the ground. "Did Cassandra just--?" asked George. "How did she do that?" Margaret inquired. Adam glanced at her body, his face was calm and relax but he looked concern at this mysterious girl. "Cassandra Endymion, what are you?" He thought. There was music, mingling, and food there. She was sitting with Jack and Trygve, "Wow. What a crowd this is." remarked Cassandra. "Yes, it is." Jack agreed. Just then, someone appeared at the microphone, it was Mimir. "May I have your attention please?" He said. Everyone stopped what they were doing as they looked at him. Samson cleared his throat before continuing, "I have two special awards for our great warriors. And these go to--Cassandra Endymion, Jack Mordor and Trygve Fragarach."

Cassandra couldn't believe this, she looked at Jack and Trygve which they were grinning too as they stood up and went to the stage while others were applauding. Cassandra, Jack and Trygve were honored of their awards, they exchanged glances with grins. Then, they bowed before the crowd. The applause faded but some were  still clapping. Everyone turned to see who but they frowned or glared at that person. Jack and Trygve looked at Ector and his other friends angrily. "Oh, look at this! Ain't it touching?" mocked Ector, pretending to cry but was smirking. "I love celebrations, I really do." Cassandra’s eyes bulged in horror. "Our great heroes are honored at long last but you won't be honored when I play...This!" A large TV image plays of someone entering a movie cinema. Cassandra couldn’t believe it, "It can't be!" She gasped. Next was gunshots, people screaming. It shows images of Cassandra’s friends and other people being shot at. "Oh my..." Mimir gasped. "Oh no...!" Trygve cursed. Everyone was horrified by these images however Ector and his friends laughed. They was in hysterics of this. They thought this was all so funny? How dare they…Cassandra’s body tremble but felt a rough hand on her back, "Bitch, are you gonna cry--" Ector said. Cassandra turned to him fiercely with her telekinesis. Ector flew back into a column. "Ohhh!" The crowd gasped. "Uh oh." Lleu said softly. "Cass." Samson muttered. Jack was furious at Ector, he ran over at him and cried, "You will pay for that!!!!!!" "Jack!" Bellerphon cried. Too late, Ector pulled out a gun and fired at Jack. Jack fell to the ground, "Nooooo! Jack..." Cassandra screamed. She rushed over to him. Cassandra felt hot tears running down her face, she turned to Ector. Her veins pulsed with anger. A turning point where her powers are activating. She looked up and spread out her arms, where her powers bend the lights from above. Everyone looked up in horror. "Oh crap..." Hanuman thought. Proteus forced the doors opened and shouted, "Everyone out NOW!!!!" Immediately; the crowd rushes out. Borvo and Juniper look back, they were concerned about their friend. "Cass!" They both cried, Zaden seized them both and said, "Come on, let's go!" Borvo and Juniper  tried to struggle but Zaden pulled them away.  In the abandoned party, Cassandra and Ector were the only ones in there, Ector tried to attack her but Cassandra flexed her hand, telekinetically choking him by the throat. She threw him backwards and he landed there. Cassandra uses her powers to cause a fire. The others peeked inside, what they saw was hell. The whole place was scorched of fire. But the doors closed automatically. She wanted to kill him however she realized something, this wasn't sure about this and lets him live. Later, Cassandra stalks away from the now destroyed party in anguish over what happened. She found Trygve, who looked concern for her. How dare Ector did that to her, how cruel he was. Well, he won’t come around here anymore. Just then, someone followed her and came up to her, putting a hand on her. Cassandra whirled around, gasping. "Cass, it's me!" Jack said with a small smile. Cassandra let out a sigh and embraced him. "Jack, you're all right." She said. Cassandra buried her face, there was heaving of sobs. Jack hugged her back, "I'm sorry that happened." He said, patting her back tenderly.

Cassandra sniffed. "Oh, Jack! It was awful. He was so mean to me..." She blubbered. Jack could only pat her back, soothing her: "It's OK, Cass. It's OK.." But he looked up and his eyes widened with terror. "LOOK OUT, CASS!" He cried. Too late, she is being held hostage by Ector's. Ector looked over and gouged her heart out. "Noooooooooooooo!!!!!!" cried Jack and Trygve. Ector and his friends were cackling with glee but they wouldn't laugh for long. Cassandra rise, her eyes were hollow and black with red pupils. She had blood coming from the whole in her chest. Her appearance was different: There were short ram horns, her hair became red like mahogany, her clothes matched her hair and her face was pinkish white. Jack couldn't believe this, Cassandra. She was rising as some sort of undead being who was slaughtering the Ector's friends in order to get her heart back. And she did kill them all, she butchered them. She beheaded them, and then she made their limbs go numb so she can split them apart in a grisly way. Jack and Trygve were shocked by this. They couldn't believe that someone like her would such things. Finally, Cassandra faced Ector Absalom, who was holding her heart so Heart less Cassandra put up a pretty good fight. She broke his legs and the heart went up, Cassandra caught in her hand and placed it back in her chest. The hole in her chest closed up and she turned back to normal. Jack and Trygve could only stare at her in amazement. Who was this girl? Whoever she was, she was nothing out of the ordinary. A deranged Ector who was smiling like a Cheshire as he held a knife. His hair was a mess and was bleeding from his hands. He panted and heaved, "I will not stop until I kill you, Cassandra." yelled Ector. Jack grabbed Cassandra, helping her up and shouted, "Run, you guys!" They ran, however Ector chased after them. He was still clutching the knife as he waved it. Laughing maniacally. Cassandra, Jack, and Trygve did not stopped. But they did, they found themselves at a cliff. Ector laughed more malicious, "End of the line, you damn ass." He exclaimed. Cassandra held her friends close, she glared at Ector, who lunged at them. "DIE!!!" He cried. "No!" She exclaimed. Cassandra telekinetically seized him by the throat and pulls him toward her but she did it too far. Cassandra, Jack, and Trygve watched as Ector fell down to his death. Cassandra couldn’t believe what she had done. "I killed him...I....AAAHHH!" She screamed hysterically, waving her hands frantically. Jack took her hands and speaking to her, "Cass, Cass." When Cassandra didn’t answered; Jack slapped her. Cassandra stopped screaming, she slowly placed a hand on her cheek where she had been slapped. Cassandra looked at him, "Jack..." She whispered. Jack sighed, "Sorry. Are you OK?" He asked. Cassandra feebly shake her head. "I don't know, I can't live like…" She admitted. She went to the ledge and spread her arms out. She was about to take a step until Trygve reached for her. "Cass, nooo!" He cried. Jack and Trygve seized her, Cassandra struggled against them as she tried to push him away. "Let go of me! Let go! Lemme--" She ranted. "Don't even try, I am not letting go no matter what you say." Jack said. After many struggles; Cassandra gives up and embraces her friends. "Oh, you guys." She sobbed and begin crying until she fell asleep. Jack carried her, she felt light weighted in his arms.