“Hmmm, I'll ask her to go on a boat ride” Said Atlas to himself.

He looked at his watch and thought about what would be happening soon. He didn't have forever.

The ocean on this world had fresh water. He remembered the first day on this world with Levy. Atlas asked Havana her name and she hid behind one of the Elders. All the Elders loved and care deeply for his mother and sisters. They cared for all his family. He wondered what the day would hold.

“As long as it makes mom proud of me” Said Atlas.

He felt her roll on top of him.

“Levy you're crushing me” Said Atlas as his body was covered by her bulk.

“Oh potato, I love you” Said Levy.

Atlas sighed knowing she was deep in her world of dreams. He was able to crawl out from underneath her. She grabbed his leg and pulled him back in. She held him like she did to her pillows. She yawned and bit him. He stood still and waited till she lulled herself awake.

I swear I'm gonna get you a muzzle. Well maybe not that would be to much.

“Morning big guy” Said Levy.

Her perfect blonde hair covered most of his body.

“You’re crushing me” Said Atlas.

“Oops sorry” Said Levy sitting up.

“Don't worry about it just don't go all cry baby ‘I'm so sorry’ on me”

He rolled a pill in his hand and ate it. He felt it's cold sting once again. He knew it was the only way. He reached into his backpack and looked at the two artifacts within. One looked like a crystal triangle and the other looked like a small star.

“Hug me” Said Levy wrapping her arms around Atlas.

“You know you don't really have to ask” but you always do…

He walked out of the room and looked out the window. He had flipped a coin and decided on who he would be taking on a boat trip. He throughout it unnecessary to include Havana because they would be spending more than enough time together. He dressed himself and could hear Levy rolling around in the bed. She had insisted it would be the only way to keep the girls away. Atlas didn't mind their company. He had grown to feel like he might miss them if they died. Maybe only for a few hour but nevertheless. He wanted them around for now. He walked outside and sat beneath a tree.

“You truly are your mother's child” Said Azul.

“Thank you” Said Atlas.

“How are you feeling?” Asked Azul.

“I just took my pill, I couldn't feel even if I wanted to” Said Atlas.

Azul nodded and sat down. His long robe engraved with symbols.

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“Would you like to know the existence was like before they closed the Ark gates?” Asked Azul.

“Yes, but who are they?” Asked Atlas.

“The Archive, to be exact. The United new age Empire of the Archive” Said Azul talking down the hood worn by all Elder Noah.

“The Archive were once a Major Ark before their collapse. They closed the Ark gates and doomed the Arks to death. The Lord of Archives was the most powerful Lord in all history until the Lord of Nightmare came to be. But even with the power he held he could not stop the Lord of Archives. All dimensions once flowed as one, as you know. They were like a river as one but when they gates closed the flow of time was interrupted. Time has killed many Lord and ended several Arks as well” Said Azul.

“And they hid the Philosopher's stone somewhere in the universe I came from” Said Atlas.

“That’s believed. Do you remember why it is different traveling from this location than others?” Asked Azul.

“Because this world has the same laws of physics and overall nature. Coming here is like placing a fish in another bowl. But other universes are like placing a snowflake in the center of the big bang and expecting it to exist until the day life takes root” Said Atlas.

“Our bodies are far too fragile, but the gates allowed safe passage thanks to you mother” Said Azul.

“Do you regret leaving home to become an elder?” Asked Atlas.

“No, because as far as I know we are the last of the Noah. Death may have already taken the rest of my kind. It brings me hope that we are still living” Said Azul.

“Have a good day Azul” Said Atlas as he stood and walked away.

He walked to the house where the girls would be at. He knocked and the door opened.

“Who is it?” Asked Hex.

“It's me, Lucius” Said Atlas.

“I didn't order a sriper but I'm not complaining” Said Hex.

A striper? What is that? Maybe I should ask. No, Levy told me not to ask about that kind of thing. I wonder why.

“May I come in?” Asked Atlas.

“Only if you have protection” Said Hex tilting her glasses.

Is there some reason why I might need to defend myself?

He could see her wink behind her glasses. He held the knife in his pocket and walked in.

“Do you know where Aurora may be?” Asked Atlas.

“What you don't want to play with me” Said Hex.

Atlas alway had trouble understanding Hex. He was unable to understand her word choice. He assumed it was some sort of play on words. Levy had told him not to try to understand the word play.

“I do but I have a schedule to keep” Said Atlas.

“Mind if I borrow your phone?” Asked Hex.

“What for?” Replied Atlas.

“Just girly things” Replied Hex.

What does she mean? Why does she always talk in riddles.

Atlas reached into his pocket and handed her his phone.

“Thanks” Said Hex with a mischievous giggle.

Atlas walked in and knocked at the door.

“Come in” Said Aurora.

Atlas opened the door and saw Aurora in what seemed to be a swimsuit. “Hey Hex have you seen my…” Aurora paused for a moment.

“Hex is at the door for you want me to retrieve her?” Asked Atlas.

Aurora ran for cover and came back fully dressed a moment later.

“How did you get in?” Asked Aurora.

“Hex let me in. I wanted to ask you if you wanted to go on a boat ride” Said Atlas.

The image of her was stuck in his head. He did his best to keep it away.

“Yeah that sounds like fun” Said Aurora as she began to run her fingers through her hair.

“Just grab an extra pair of clothes” Said Atlas.

He waited outside and saw Hex, Allison, Havana, Morrie, Raven and Scarlet playing with his phone. Aurora walked up to Atlas with a beautiful dress.

“Ready” Said Aurora. They walked to the beach where a massive boat sat waiting.

“It's named the Carpathia. I built it a few months ago. Shall we go?” Asked Atlas.