Even though there are not many who knew of the facility, everyone knew or at least heard about the area where the island resided. Even though it was an inactive volcano a shroud of mist with the right conditions covered the surrounding area. The pirate crews that were in the area stayed away mostly because the defenses were said to be impregnable.
This particular facility only had five test subjects Within. These women were considered some of the most dangerous ability users alive today. Two of them, Eclipse and Aurora, were a mother and daughter. Eclipse was able to manipulate Darkness. While Aurora had a mastery over light. The other three had abilities over air ground and water. Each of the women also had a secondary ability. The researchers inside this facility were able to manipulate the abilities by splicing in abilities from others. However, due to the violent nature that can happen when more than one ability is present inside a user, they could only tack on abilities that were compatible with the element that each woman used.
These women had undergone immense hardship and even though their abilities were extraordinary the researchers had figured out ways to keep them compliant. Eclipse was fairly easy to keep control of since Aurora was allowed certain privileges as long as her mother went along with whatever the researchers wanted. Of course, that arrangement wouldn't last for long since just as Alexandria learned how to use her abilities to escape Eclipse was starting to realize she might be able to do the same.
The other three were kept in specialized containment units to help modulate their abilities and keep them under control. The air user was specifically hard to deal with since she had the ability in the right conditions to asphyxiate anyone who entered the room. Her name was Gale and most of the names for these women were not ones they were born with but ones they were given based on their abilities.
This facility was created solely for these five and even though she doesn't remember it Isa was supposed to go to this facility. However, the suit that was created for her made it easier for her to be controlled so there was no reason to send her to the volcano facility. The volcano is actually created by Isa's mother who perished after the island was created. It was then deemed anyone who shared an aptitude with any of the basic elements would be researched and imprisoned inside the facility that was built here.
Glade had an immense power as well and she was never allowed to come in contact with any kind of soil or mineral. She even had the ability to erode something that made her extremely dangerous. In order to try and make her useful they gave her an ability to grow plants however due to her anger anything that she grew turned violent and attacked the researchers. She is not inside a room, but she is wrapped inside genetically engineered material in a cocoon with no access to any type of ground. Her erosion ability also gives her the means to create earthquakes however doing so causes her immense pain. Glade is probably one of the most tortured ability users in history.
Finally, Mist is one of the oldest ability users alive today. Of course, Tyra is still the oldest ability user on record. Mist it's not allowed to come in contact with any type of moisture. Her room is constantly being regulated and only the minimal amount of moisture for her to survive is allowed inside. She even has the ability to conceal herself although most of the researchers believe she's turning into a cloud of mist rather than camouflaging with it. However, no researcher has been able to confirm nor deny this theory. There is also the fact that she has the ability to dehydrate anyone she touches and create natural disasters.
All of these women were either from walled city families or were born near a walled city and quickly captured. None of them has ever been outside of the facility. The only one who enjoys the slightest bit of normal comfort is Aurora. However, that's only a product of keeping Eclipse in line. Even the walled city government is not so selfish or foolhardy that they would use these women to help quell the unrest outside of their walls. Of course, if any of these women had the chance to escape and get out into the world it would have a devastating effect. Mist and Gale in particular would be considered natural disasters. Even though Glade has a natural disaster like power as well there is not enough ground close to her disposal for her to cause any catastrophic global damage. Of course, all of these assumptions were made by former council leader members. The current council leader however would rather use them as bait to lure in Alexandria and Crimson Judgment to finally put them to rest for good.
Most of the planning and preparations were finished. The few pirate Crews that still inhabited the area were willing to participate in the ambush. They had already begun to take up positions and make ready for Alexandria and Crimson Judgment's arrival. Of course, the council leader could not breathe a word of this to the actual facility. If they knew they were going to be under attack even if it was just a trap every single person who is aware of the facility would be notified. That would mean the plan would fall and the council leaders' wish of taking out one of his rivals would pass him by.
Now hidden in the mist surrounding the waters around the volcano facility were at least a dozen different groups. The council leader did have a few soldiers stationed in the facility who would do their best to keep the higher-ups inside from realizing what was going on. If anyone found out about the attack before it took place everything would be lost. The whole point of this was for the council leader to gain the ability to recapture Alexandria and her mother Lorelai. He would then imprison them inside the very facility they tried to attack. Of course, that would only be a short-term solution since he would want to personally torture them for what they had done so far and the only way to do that would be to move them to his facility underneath the capital.
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Alexandria and Crimson Judgment were now in possession of information along with a set of coordinates to a facility that was not on their current map. It was thanks to one of Eve's students that they were able to gain these coordinates. Also because of an ill-fated attack on their Islands they were able to capture a walled city sailor who served as one of the facilities scout ship commanders. Even though he wasn't a very good one and tried taking on an island with a single vessel. They learned of the existence of the facility from him and then obtained the coordinates from a message addressed to Eve.
There was no time for them to amass a large fleet and that would draw way too much attention to them. Alexandria was thinking of just taking the main core crew along with a few others. There was no telling the strength of the facility and since the scout commander wasn't giving them anymore information, they needed to ascertain the rest for themselves.
“We need to leave immediately and get to these coordinates. There's no telling how many of these scout ships there are around this body of water. At the very least just going there will give us more information and if we can take it then we do, if not we can come back later.” Eve was ready to go and if they weren't all trying to have some sort of meeting, she would have been out the door already.
Alexandria on the other hand wasn't ready to run off headfirst just yet. She knew a large force wasn't a good idea but at the same time if they did meet a situation, they couldn't get out of they would need reinforcements. “How about we take one ship with the core members and then we have a small fleet follow us as backup with siege equipment. That way no matter what happens we will be prepared.”
Of course, this course of action would leave the island without its strongest defenders. The plan was sound enough and there was still a way to defend the island even if the core of Crimson Judgment was out to sea. “How about I stay behind and defend the island? That way most of the crew will be able to fight for this facility and the island would still be protected.” Tyra really enjoyed being out on the open water however even if they left their strongest most capable fighters on the island there was still a chance others would attack and try and take it over.
A devious giggle filled the room as Fina walked into the main hall. “That is a great idea Tyra however why don't you let me and the other pirate crew defend the island. You won't need to worry about any nonsense from me and I can keep the others in line.”
She wasn't supposed to be at this meeting however she did have a good point. Lyric let out an exasperated sigh. “She does have a good point. Since she entered into a blood pact with Alexandria, she would be the most viable option so that the entirety of the core crew could go on this mission.”
The room was silent for a moment as Alexandria went over the different options now in front of them. Each one had merit, and it was true that Fina could not go back on any deal that they made. Alexandria also suspected that there was no reason why she would, since taking this route after the walled city government was destroyed, she could have a bigger piece of the world.
“Tyra, I would have to agree with Fina on this instance. You are too valuable to leave here to defend the island. We need someone experienced in the Crow's Nest and there isn't anyone better than you. We still have to decide which ship will be taking because according to these coordinates on the map, Promised Retribution won't be able to get close enough to the island; we would need a smaller ship.” Alexandria looked carefully at the map and was ready to start issuing orders.
“How about you take my ship, and I will watch over Promised Retribution until you return?” Hugo walked into the room alone which most likely meant his crew was taking care of the other matters that had happened with the scout commander's ship.
A playful giggle escaped Alexandria's lips as she nodded in agreement. “Very well we will take Hugo's vessel and move to these coordinates everyone in this room except Judy and my mother will make for the facility Island. Judy and Lorelei, you will take the first commander's ship, assemble a small fleet equipped with siege weapons and follow us.”
Both Judy and Lorelei stood up in protest as Lorelei was the first to speak. “There is no way in hell the two of us are being separated again. We are both part of this crew and having us lead a smaller fleet coming up behind you I do not think it is wise.”
Judy nodded in agreement, and she spoke, not allowing Alexandria to respond to Lorelei's statement. “If I'm supposed to be your wife and vice-captain there is no reason to put me on a different ship. We need to do this together.”
Alexandria let out an exasperated sigh folding her arms in front of her chest and looking at both of them. “No one is getting separated here. Since Hugo will be staying behind to protect the flagship and Fina will be here to protect the island I need someone skilled to sail and command the small fleet and right now the two of you are my best options. We will leave around the same time. It's just that since we are one vessel we will be moving a bit faster, and I want you to purposely leave some space between us so that when we are near the facility, we can relay information back to you and come up with the best plan possible. It could be a chance that we don't need the weapons, but we still need the numbers that way we have them. No one is going to be left alone or ripped from each other ever again.”
Everyone cheered in agreement. Alexandria Judy and Lorelei had a group hug just to hopefully calm everyone's nerves. After that everything was set in motion and the two different parties boarded their ships, pulled up their anchors, released their sales and headed towards the coordinates of what was going to be a very dangerous mission.