"They're really gonna team up with us?!" Splinter asked excitedly as Jade rolled her eyes.
"Yes, Splinter. That's what Frost says." She added.
"Speaking of Frost, is it true?" Splinter asked. "Is what?"
Splinter looked around for a moment and slowly leaned his head forward. "You all were good friends. Especially Adisa and Frost." Jade stopped walking and stared off at the ground. "We…were all close at one point. That was four years ago. No need to reflect on the past." Jade said with a fake smile. Splinter could sense something was wrong. "What is it?" Splinter asked. "Oh, and thanks for telling me he's alive. I thought I was a brother." Splinter said.
Jade hesitated. "Do…you think it's my fault? That…your crew is-"
"No," Splinter interrupted. "We made the choice to help. Die or be alive is part of the deal. Our deaths aren't on you or the captain. I hope you both can come and see that." Splinter said. The two walked through the massive city. The star clan was now larger in size and held thousands of Akies. "We've really changed this place…ever since we survived the bombs." Splinter said.
"How are people progressing? And where's Frost?" Jade asked.
"Everyone here would still have a hard time fighting a beast by themselves. However…we outnumber them. We…might actually have a shot. Especially if Frost gets the help from the humans."
Just then, the gates to the city opened. With Rue and Frost walking side-by-side. Hundreds of soldiers flooded the two. Jade and Splinter quickly flew over and pushed everyone aside. Frost and Rue put their hands up. "This is Rue. A fellow from the human side. He's here to discuss a plan with us. They've agreed to collide our armies as one. There ships will arrive on shore in one hour." Frost explained.
"Greetings." Rue said with a chuckle. Jade stepped out into the open and pointed at Rue. "You can't seriously expect me to believe that, right?"
"I don't care what you believe. This is happening with or without your approval." Rue said. "I've been told about you Jade. You are truly…stunning." Rue said as he tipped his hat. Jade put her hand down and have Rue a nasty look. "I don't find the human man to be attractive. I prefer my own race." Jade said. Rue smiled "good."
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Rue,Jade,Splinter,Frost,Colt,Aubrie,Jerome,Jericho, Joster, and Elizabeth all looked at the map that Rue placed down. "Umm…this isn't the world map." Colt said, looking confused.
"That's because it's not. This is where the fight will be taking place. At least, that's what the king thinks." Rue explained.
"This is the map of the beyond?!" Elizabeth asked.
"Yes. The world government holds this map. We hid if from the world…until now."
"Seems about right." Jade sighed. "I guess. However…we have something the king wants. He also expects us to try and bring the fight to him. I'm positive the king knows we want to make sure the fight itsnt on our island." Rue explained.
"The island?" Jericho asked.
"Yes, we have to start speaking in their view now. Earth is a island in this massive world."
"Okay, so how do you know the king wants us to not fight here? What if he expects us to try and fight in his plains?" Jade asked. Frost stepped foward. "That's what Rue is talking about. We will be at an disadvantage if we fight in their territory. It'll be better if both parties fight on a even plain field. Wonder will go wherever Adisa goes. We need him, Jade. Get Adisa here…now."
Their was a long silence in the room. Jade chuckled. "You want me…to just tell Adisa to come out? Sorry, but our friend has his own agenda in place. He's willing to fight with us…but he…he-"
"What?" Jerome asked, running impatient. "He's just hard to find." Jade said with a small smile.
"Surely you all have a handle on the guy. He's evil in your history books, right?" Rue asked.
"Don't talk about him like that!" Aubrie spat back.
"Enough! Where is Adisa, Jade!? We need to discuss a way to attack!" Jerome yelled over the small group.
Jade shrugged. "I don't know. Adisa…has pretty much appeared and reappeared."
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Adisa pulled his arm back, punching Tank in the face. The knight planted his feet and swung his axe. Adisa leaned back and dodged the axe. Lryion came crashing down between the two. "Good!" Tank yelled as he threw a punch. Lryion held out his hand and caught the fist of the creature.
(It's been months for Lryion. He progressed even better than Adisa did. It's almost been three years for me in here.) the lion thought as he licked his paw. Suddenly, the yellow crystal in the middle of its head began to glow. "Adisa! Come!" The lion roared. Tank and Lryion continued their training while Adisa sat next to Amaran. "Jade and a few others are looking for you. Something about a plan on how to attack."
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Everyone sat around in the room, thinking of how to find Adisa. "Let me get this straight. You want use to use Adisa…and…I don't know…go to another planet or something to have this fight?! Make it make sense-"
Just then, a bright golden ray of light crashed down. Colt and Joster quickly opened the blinds of the room to see a massive lion-like creature walking through the crowd of people.
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Adisa and Amaran both looked intimidating and powerful. Adisa and him walked slowly as the crowd all moved out of their way. "Adisa!" Aubrie yelled, getting his attention. Adisa turned to see everyone all mixed of emotions seeing him. "Look like you've seen a ghost." Adisa said to the group.
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"So…that's the plan, huh?" Adsisa asked.
"Yes. If that's fine with you." Jade explained. Jade,Aubrie, and Colt were the ones that explained the plan. Amaran let out a yawn that shaked the entire room. "How do we get to a different world then? The only thing I know with that power is…"
"Me," Amaran said as he stood up to stretch his front legs. "When the time is right…and when Wonder shows signs of even getting ready…we will be transported to my world." Amaran said.
"You serious? Aren't there more of you?!" Jade asked.
"I am the leader of a powerful pride of Nomain lions. It'll be in the Nomain universe. On my home planet. I will lend you my army,my world, and possibly, the blood of my people. All of this to make sure that the king dies. After that…I want nothing to do with you people." Amaran said as he sat back down. Adisa could feel Colt's aura starting to build. "If you do that, you'll die." Adisa said with a smirk. "Amaran is far more powerful than me…and Udo if he was alive. We can't scale the king, but I put my money on Amaran to win if you try him, Colt."
Colt relaxed and slight nodded. "Tell them all we've said." Adisa told Jade. "Sorry, but everyone has to-"
"Jade…I'm serious." Adisa said with a death stare. "Why would you want that?" Jade asked. "Do you not understand what we're trying to do? If we don't come up with an actual strategy to-"
"All you need to know is that we will be on Amaran's planet. Me and him and my crew will create one once we get to his world. You and them are on your own down here." Adisa replied as he picked up his supplies. Amaran let out a low growl. "You should reconsider, Adisa. It would be wise to communicate our motives." Amaran said.
Adisa rolled his eyes. "Fine." Adisa replied.
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One by one, everyone sat down in a chair. "I'm not here to…say I missed you guys or anything. Just here to talk about the plan." Adisa said in a bored tone. He locked eyes with Frost, who chose to sit far in the corner of the massive room. "Hmph."
Rue stood up. "So you're Adisa. I dare say, you sure do scare the shit out of me." Rue chuckled lightly. I'm assuming Jade already told you the plan?"
"That's why she pulled me into the room." Adisa I replied. "This is what's gonna happen…tomorrow…tomorrow is when we will transport me to Amaran's world. This is make Wonder come for me. Not here."
Rue made a weird face. "Shouldn't we bait him?" Rue asked.
"No. You're fighting against a child. A very strong and intelligent child. He probably has many ways to counter our strategy. We have to think outside the box. Transport me to Amaran's world and..."
The group all planned and plotted. Each one voicing their opinions. Everything was finally coming together for them….however, far far away…Wonder was doing his own plotting and planning.
Next chapter: Deadly Rain