July 1st, 2028, Denver, Colorado
Derrik & Julie Rinn
We walked through the teleport array and were in an empty cavern under the airport, we also had four large men pointing space guns at us from a distance of about 12 feet, all set up in a semi-circle.
“PUT YOUR MOTHERFUCKING HAND ON YOUR MOTHERFUCKING HEAD OR WE WILL BLOW YOUR MOTHERFUCKING BRAINS OUT!!!!” The closest man screamed at us, so we did as we were asked.
I whispered to Julie, “I am going to use my mind control skill and have these men kill each other so we can move on.”
“Please be quick about it, these gentlemen need to be taught how to talk to their elders with more respect.” Julie whispered back.
I uttered the proper combination of mystical words and then Psionic Mind Puppet activated, it cost me 25 Aether per second, this wasn’t going to take more than a few seconds. And almost immediately the two guards on the outside of the semi-circle pointed their rifles at the other two fired and then turned them on each other. After they died the illusion died as well and four large lizard men were laid out dead on the ground. I went to go and kick one just for good measure, it instantly started to melt and smoke away into blue Aether vapor, I also got a notification that I was given 40 IGC’s (Inter Galactic Credits) a plasma rifle (LEVEL8), and a security pass.
“Did you just “loot” that guard?” Julie asked. “I guess I did, I forgot that was even an option.” So, we looted the other three and came up with another 200 IGC’s and a pair of shielding bracelets.
“That skill is crazy, Kilurden is a monster, I’m shocked I didn’t succumb to this skill when she tried to use it on me.” I mused.
After the brief encounter with the secret service guards, we decided we probably needed to go down the stairs as we saw no other exit. After going down about four flights of stairs we came to a large heavily rusted iron door that looked like it was at least two tons and a million years old. I put my hand on the door and pushed, nothing. I pushed harder, I pulled with all of my considerable strength, nothing. Then, I had an idea, I put my hand on the door, tried to imbue the door with as much Aether as it would accept, and then I thought, “By the authority of Lord Rinn of Terra, Open!”
The door lit up bright blue, then opened inward enough for both Julie and I to make it inside before it swung closed with a mighty SLAMMMMM.
Upon the door closing we found ourselves looking at yet another vault keeper/gold light ball.
“Welcome Lord Rinn! I have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of a true champion, such as yourself!! The contingent of Elite Draco warriors living in the caves surrounding this armory are constantly testing the defenses and plotting to steal the contents of this facility. I think the best way to avert this outcome is to transfer the artifacts and resources of this Armory to either Catalina or Oak Island.”
“Is the infestation so great that we could not just exterminate the transgressors and secure the facility?” I asked.
“Well, that would certainly be a preferable outcome, though I am not sure whether or not you would be capable at your current levels.” The ball of light replied.
“Do you know exactly how many guards we are dealing with?” I asked the light ball.
“There are precisely 11 guards’ levels 7-13, there are also two Draco controllers’ levels 16 and 21. The guards are stationed around the entire airport and spread out pretty evenly, the controllers are both in the air traffic control tower, currently they are both sleeping. Although they are probably not your main concern.”
“What do you mean? Is there something out there we should be more worried about?” I asked.
“Well yes, yes you should be worried about the colony of Aether touched wolverines that have taken up residence in the terminals and are using the surrounding lands as hunting grounds.”
“Julie, do you think you feel comfortable with your newly found skills? Such as the dark magick skills you obtained recently?” I asked.
“I am getting the hang of the Dark Shroud; I can sneak by most people when I use it with Whisper Step and Confusion. I was practicing on the Pleiadeans while I was waiting for you and Hillary earlier, why?” Julie replied.
“I was hoping you could cast those on me as well and we could stealthily take out the guards around the perimeter, take care of the wolverines, and then go in and take out the Controllers. I think stealth will be of the utmost importance while we take care of these dangerous opponents. Keeper, can you tell me the amount and levels of the wolverine colony?” I asked.
“Lord Rinn, there appear to be 31 of the wolverines, I cannot however supply you with their levels, it is much more difficult to ascertain the levels of beasts or monsters.”
“I think that will work, after the genetic restoration my Aether pool has grown into an ocean and my Aether regeneration is more than adequate.” My wife smiled.
After using the appropriate skills on us both we were off, to find the unlucky Draco guards stationed here to steal humanities treasures. We walked back up the steps to the cavern where our subterranean journey began. After searching the cavern with Dark Vision and Dark Senses, we found another staircase heading up to the airport proper.
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The airport was in shambles, there were hundreds of sets of clothes just sitting on the ground, curious, also we had no trouble sneaking up on the guards, as they were complacent and genuinely surprised to see us, most of them were of low level and one of them literally put a gun in his mouth and blam! We made short work of the guards, who were spread out for miles, stupid fucking giant airport. The wolverines on the other hand were not easy, fun, or enjoyable at all. The first was certainly the worst, I walked up to it from behind in stealth thinking I was good and concealed. (I was wrong). After leveling up and basking in the Aether rich environment these now bipedal and their sense of smell must have been greatly increased. I got about 20 feet away when it suddenly turned to look at me and quick as a whisper, this fucker was on me. It had some sort of wind blade attack followed by the ground beneath me starting to liquify. I pulled Gravitas from my ring and met the wolverine mid jump with my hammer right into the top of its head. Then it had no head, I on the other hand had four large gashes running from my chin all the way down to my belly button. It was crazy to watch my skin repair itself along with my outer armor. Once we realized they had an amazing sniffer we took them out from a distance. We did not want to notify the whole airport of our presence, so I was learning how to throw my hammer with laser precision. After making our way to the control tower we quietly found controller number one sleeping on a chair overlooking the runways. Julie silently padded over to the sleeping agent and cleanly and soundlessly removed his head with a commanding swipe of her mighty Katana. We made our way over to the small staircase leading up to the top office when we noticed we were being watched.
“Please do not move further as it would make me nervous, causing me to push this button here, and blow us all back to Draconis Prime!!!” A very green, almost reptilian looking woman screamed at us.
“Calm down there, ya fucking walking crocodile.” I said as I put my hands up in the sky.
As I put my hands up, I also uttered the command words for my Gravitational Control skill, I simply created a anti grav space and the tablet with the self-destruct button flew over to me effortlessly as I then increased the gravity inside the Controllers head by 200 times causing me to blaze through my Aether pool, I quickly fell to my knees and blacked out due to Aether deprivation….
Once I came to, Julie told me that the controller’s head exploded and she looted her, we then waited a bit until I was all filled up with both Aether and Stamina which for some reason also dropped to zero. After clearing out the airport and the cavern below we returned to the Armory to retrieve the conveyances we came for in the first place.
“Hello, are you in here somewhere?” I asked the armory keeper.
“Lord Rinn, both you and Mrs. Rinn have done it! You have rid me of the constant prodding and chanting, those men could not give it a rest. There has been some kind of Draco force here in this vicinity since they broke ground for the airport and found the entrance to this scared transportation hub.” The keeper replied.
“These dudes have been here for thirty plus years?” I asked.
“Yes, Lord Rinn, they have been prodding my defenses and casting vile sickening spells trying to wear down my spirit. Please claim this armory and allow me the Aether to properly defend this sacred site, a site that will be essential to the survival of humanity on Terra.” The keeper asked earnestly.
“I will go to the control array and claim this vault and place as many large Aether crystals in the interface as you need. That should provide you with the Aether to do what you must to keep this site secure. I was also told this site has larger conveyances like an RV or a large SUV or some sort of people transport vehicle?” I hoped. I went to the back of the vault to find the control array and I placed 11 large Aether crystals into the Aether crystal interface and the inside of the vault lit up like a gold and platinum Christmas tree. As soon as the last crystal dissolved into the interface, the keeper flew up to me and began the most thoughtful thank you, thank you, thank you, session I’ve ever been a part of.
“Lord Rinn, it has been over a million years since I have been recharged. I now have the ability to fix all of my broken systems and I also have the ability to create whatever transport vehicle you desire. Go to the large vehicle Printer, access the tablet attached to the box and pick out the vehicle most suited to your needs. Then process the vehicle, sit down, and meditate on your recent gains. Before you know it, your vehicle will be complete and ready for you.” The keeper went on to say, “Any vehicle created here will also be equipped with a tutorial program to assist in the operation, maintenance, and explanation of all features. Please, do yourself a favor and pay attention to the tutorial program, it could save your life or the lives of those you love.”
After the talk we moved to the large 3-D printer near the entrance, I opened the menu on the tablet on the front and we looked through the options. There were hovering vehicles of various types, flying vehicles, and a hybrid of traditional ground conveyance mixed with hover capabilities. We decided the hybrid vehicles looked the most useful. After looking at about 200 different models with various features and configurations, we decided on the T8H33C96. It is a large hybrid with amorphous wheels and hover capability when traveling over certain terrains, it looks like APC limousine, matte black, magickly re-enforced tinted windows and the wheels / tires were ball shaped with sensors that changed the shape due to changes in terrain. It came with a comprehensive defense system and next level offensive capabilities, some of which included full auto plasma cannons mounted forward facing, Aetheric Artillery launcher roof mounted, and tungsten tipped kinetic rods fired from the rear. We had to wait about eight hours for the printer to complete our vehicle, while we waited, we did what the keeper suggested, we meditated and smoked some cannabis.
I rolled both Julie and I both a nice big fat spliff with some THC-A Isolate crystals sprinkled in it for funsies, we smoked it and then we both stripped naked and sat down to Meditate and circulate our Aether to deepen our Aether channels. I started out the same as I usually do breathing, moving my Aether around my body until it feels like it would explode out of me and then I brought it back in and Azor came to me.
“Derrik, I am so excited by the progress you have made so quickly. And not hollow stats, you are really working for every single one. I would even say I am proud of you. Please keep this pace and we will be all that much closer to our ultimate goal of getting this planet back into the hands of the right people, people, not Reptilian Slave masters!!”
After he left, my vision returned, I was sitting in a pile of black mess, so was Julie, but she was naked so….
After cleaning up we went and sat in our new vehicle I had dubbed “Daddy’s Cannawagon” and we smoked another joint to christen our new ride. We drove it out the large vault door across the cavern to the teleport array, the teleport array has been claimed and we were off to Talos to meet up with Hillary and hear all about the monsters and other creatures we were going to be facing on our new Terran planet. Wooosh….