Hi guys! This chapter is going to be another long one but after that things will start to pick up a bit. There’s still a little more after this chapter however that will mark the end of the slower pace. Well enjoy the chapter!!!

Chapter 9

-Me (let’s get started)-

                After I got done with my exercise I came home to an unexpected sight. WHY THE HELL ARE THERE SO MANY KIDS IN HERE?!?!?!?!?!?!? Uuuugh. I just got done running I don’t need this. Huh? Where is everyone else? I can only see Damien, Lower G, and the queen. I wonder if she has a name? calling her the queen all the time seems kind of distant. Ah getting ahead of myself here. Anyway, why just them three and so many kids?

                “Ah, you’re back. Everyone left but we decided to allow the kids to come here. Well some of them. Hope you’re cool with that.” Lower G explained to me. Well as long as there is room it’s not too bad, but damn there’s so many. My house is big but this is just too much. Also, how the hell were they able to get here without me seeing even one of them? Aaah screw it, these guys are capable of running on ceilings I don’t even care anymore.

                “Sorry but I don’t have enough to feed everyone.” I informed them.

                “It’s fine. They have already eaten.” The queen told me. Oh. Well then that’s nice. Good to know.

                “Well I’m going to go shower and relax for a while. Hold down the fort please.” I let them know and went upstairs.

-Them-

                “Was that the guy that’s going to help us?” one of the children asked Lower G while looking at the disappearing figure of Sky.

                “Yup, he sure is. The guy is a genius but he is super squishy so don’t be too rough with him.” He warned the kids.

                “Alriiiiiiight” many of the kids answered at once.

                “So not to upset Sky why don’t we go outside and play. Sounds good to everyone?” Lower G suggested.

                “Okay!!!” they shouted and proceeded outside with Lower G following behind.

                When they all had left outside Damien turned to face the queen with a serious atmosphere “Now we can finally discuss what I had brought up yesterday.” Damien spoke.

                The queen winced but only to an extent to where you’d have to strain yourself to have seen it. “Yes. So it seems.” She replied reluctantly.

                “So are you going to tell me why you put so much trust in him? It’s hardly on a natural scale at this point.” Damien inquired.

                “I’ve already told you it’s be….” She started.

                “I know what you can hear. That’s not the entire reason is it? There’s more so tell me. Why do you put such an unnatural faith in him?” he interrupted.

                “….” She stayed quiet for a while.

                “Silence is not an answer at this point. Now tell me.” Damien demanded. “This concerns our entire race here so no excuses.”

                She made a grumbling noise after hearing that and after some thought let out a sigh. “It’s because of what happened when we first met. He, instead of being afraid, called me beautiful. Even as I showing my true self. He didn’t retreat. He also thoroughly listened to everything I said. And he also offered me warmth. And he….” She started to trail off at that point.

                Damien sighed at her mumbling at the end. “You can put your trust in him after such miniscule actions? That’s jumping the gun too much. Even for you.”

                “You weren’t there. They seem miniscule to you but for me they are not.” She retorted defiantly.

                “You’re right I was not there, however, even if I wasn’t such actions do not warrant the trust to protect an entire race. We don’t even know if he is capable of protecting us in the first place. For all we know we could be trusting a complete idiot that knows big words.” Damien took hold of the conversation with these words. He will not allow someone incompetent try to secure their safety.

                “He… He’s not incompetent.” She responded but she herself had some doubts.

                “Even you cannot fully agree with what you just said. I still say we get rid of him. We got a lot of information from him that will help us in the long run. Let’s cut ties, kill him, and continue what we were doing.” he suggested preparing to head upstairs.

                “No. We will not kill him. If he bothers you so much then watch him. I will continue to have faith in him and you can go hate him all you want, but we will not kill him.” She firmly denied him.

                “Am I to take that as an order?” we inquired.

                “Yes.” She stood her ground.

                “Very well. As you wish, my queen.” Damien replied apathetically. “If we are done I shall take leave of this place for a while. I’ll be back tonight.” He informed her than left the house.

                ‘This is going to be difficult to get him to trust Sky. Well he’ll soon discover it himself.’ She thought to herself. ‘hmm I wonder what he’s doing right now…” she looked up the stairs while pondering such a thought.

-Me-

                While I was relaxing on my bad I had begun to formulate the plan to introduce, have them accepted, and to settle in on this planet. The first thing we need to do is my contract. The sooner we get that done the sooner they can start the reverting process. Then after that I guess I could train them with the weapons in the basement. Since they are stronger than normal humans I can have them test some of the experimentals. If they could us them, ah the wicked smile is back. Heh oops. Anyway, them being able to use the experimentals would increase our chances of success by a landslide. Well that is if the experimental themselves last that long. Mom, dad, yall left me a ridiculous project to finish you know? Sheesh. Oh well. It’s fun so I don’t particularly mind.

                Mmm, I guess I’m getting pretty tired. It was another long day after all. Well tomorrow I tell everyone the details of the plan, though I think I’ll only tell them the first bit right now. I need them to understand fully each part of the plan so if I tell them it all at once I doubt they will. I’ll worry about that later. “Night guys” I said to the photo.

-The next morning-

After the usual waking up and breakfast per morning routine. You know I really hate routines. They're so repetitive it's annoying. You need some pizazz or at least something different each day. A boring life is a dead one.  (Sigh) Well I can understand them though. Still do and will forever hate routines. As I contemplated such everyone had gathered before me, and when I mean everyone I mean the 13 people from yesterday.

Well since everyone's gathered I guess I'll.... wait... what's that smell? Oh... oh dear lord what is that smell?! The smell of a thousand rotting sweaty armpits entered my nose holes. How is that humanly possible?! Who did it? Which one of you ripped ass so hardcore you created another world in your ass?! Oh God. I... I can't breathe. Why is this a thing? Since when did ripping ass turn into an apocalyptic weapon?!!?! I NEED AIR!!!! I shouted in my thoughts and busted out the doors. I took in a deep breath. Worst... mistake... ever... The apocalyptic stench came up and raped my face... again... At this point I'm in tears. Is this a dream? Please tell me this is a dream! I pick up a rock and smashed it against my chest. OUCH!!!! Nope not a dream. Is it me? Am I the source of the stench? No no no absolutely not. I definitely took a shower last night. I did proper care and the stench was not their when I woke up. I look around and I see the smirks of everyone. Even the queen. Wait. Why are you guys smirking? ..... No. No no no. This is a joke right? Yall're doing this on purpose!!!!???!? This is a prank?!!? This isn't a prank this is lethal!!! Do you not understand the situation this is? This could literally kill someone of a weaker heart!!!

"We figured you'd be fine." the queen told me. You... Betrayed so early into the game I thought then collapsed. Ahh the world is already so bleak. Mom, dad, I'll be seeing you guys very soon now. Heh, who would have thought I'd die by someone ripping ass. Then, as the light began to approach me a clean and heavenly smell entered my nose holes. Ahh sweet relief. I can finally breath. Sweet, fresh, rejuvenating air. I will never again take you for granted.

"Though we did not expect it to be this potent. We apologize for that." Gramps informed me. Wait... This was an experiment? I was almost killed from the most horrible stench imaginable just for an experiment? Seriously? I released a sigh that contained even my soul. These guys. No.

An evil smile crept up on my face and I spoke in a dark tone "It's fine it's fine. If yall like pranks so much, well I can play along. I can bite. Just remember, when you're begging for mercy as I had just done I will only laugh and watch." upon my words everyone's face paled. Maybe they realized what they had gotten into but oooh I will show no mercy. Urk. As much as it will hurt me to see your painful face, I shall not show mercy to you either... Probably. As such everyone's face paled even more. Yup, no mercy to even the beloved queen. They fucked up. Yall done fucked up ya hear!?! Heh heh heh, this is going to be fun!!

After that incident no one really said anything. Their smiles disappeared when we gathered around. Whoa. Guys. This is this, and that was that. Completely unrelated. Hup hup, let's go we need to get this plan discussed already. See? I'm over it so chill. Upon conveying my thoughts everyone's mood lightened. Good, I think I'll start now.

"Alright guys the plans for now to get you guys to inhabit this planet safely and peacefully are as follows. This will be part one. The first thing we will accomplish is your reverting process. In five days I go to the forest to renew my contract. While there I'll somehow negotiate your safety for your reverting. Afterwards, since while yall control the host they become super human, I'll have you guys test some of the experimental weapons I have in my basement. A normal person wouldn't be able to handle the kick so this is the perfect opportunity.

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While we are at it I'll also train everyone how to properly use each weapon from each of the 4 types. You'll learn how to effectively use each type and by the end I can guarantee that each one of you will be worth a division of the military. Heh, you might even be worth individually more than a small army. Actually that's more realistic given the super human abilities.

After everyone who can revert has properly done so we'll make way to our first objective. The vile city Gilden." Well, I personally call it vile. It really is a horrible place. Anything and everything goes there. The head is corrupt, the people are corrupt, I feel as though even the air is corrupt. I really would rather just kill everyone there but that would put us going down the path of destruction which will end up in their extinction. Can't have that. However, if they so much as hurt even one of them, it's war, and I, personally, will see to their demise. Oops, my face got dark.

"What we will do is the queen and I alone will go. Mainly because she can change from human to Syrlyn and back at will. Damien." I faced him directly "I will train you specially for this situation. You will be what is called a sniper. I will give a signal, as determined at the time, if the situation gets nasty, and you will take out the governor. Naturally from here. With the experimental I have downstairs, it wouldn't be strange to hit a target from twenty miles out. If the weapon is a bust, you'll move in to a three-mile distance and take him out with a modified T-168." I gave him instructions.

"What makes you think I won't shoot you at the time?" he asked with the usual glare.

I smiled a bit "You won't. 'What makes you say that?' You just won't. I'll put my trust in you first." I said with confidence.

He didn't say anything nor really react to it. You know, you're really hard to understand sometimes. Say something at least.

"Something at least." .... Did he just? He did! He totally just went smart ass on me!!!!!! Noice!

"Anyway, that would be worst case scenario. I fully intend to have them, regrettably, sign a peace treaty. I need you guys seen in a good light and I can't have you having anything that could be held against you. They will use everything in their power to push you into the dirt, so to speak." I informed everyone whom in turn listened intently. Good. That means they are paying attention and understanding. "One last thing. You guys must never give them information we haven't already discussed. I will be lying to these guys and I already have an alibi and cover story to hold these accountable. If you all say anything that contradicts what I say, it's game over.

"Why the deceit?" the queen asked.

"Unfortunately, unlike you guys, humans run on lies. Whatever they believe to be reality IS reality and anything else is a lie. If we told them the truth they'd take advantage of your situation and try to enslave everyone or worse use everyone as lab rats. Naturally it won't be all lies." I both informed and warned everyone. I don't think they fully comprehend how a human thinks. I don't really expect them to either. Even I don't. We definitely are capable of unexpected feats.

"That doesn't feel right though." a woman spoke out. It's natural. We're deceiving people for our own gain, but it's a necessary evil.

"Then here's a question for ya. Do you wanna feel right and dead or alive? Let me tell all of you once again. No one will be lying except for me. I will give you predetermined responses to give to anyone who asks questions when I'm not around. Again, none of you will HAVE to lie. I will take the hit for that. Also for anything else I and I alone will take the hit for. You guys cannot suffer another one, especially in the state everyone is in. So don't worry about that." I need too. If there's anything that can be used against them, it will make things unnecessarily difficult and casualties will be made. I cannot afford a single child to be harmed. They're still innocent and shouldn't even be in this situation. I need to make a home for them and soon so they can grow up like normal. Whatever is normal for them.

"Then what are our roles in this?" one of the Syrlyns asked. I suspected such a question.

"Train. That will be it. For the first part the only key people need are Damien and the queen. Everyone else should focus on reverting or training with the weapons when I introduce them to you. Why everyone is here is because you all are in the need to know, aside from that there really is no purpose for you guys for now. With time, even a pawn can become a queen." I use an idiom from when I used to play chess. Dad never shown me mercy and thoroughly beat into me that even the smallest piece can make the difference between victory or defeat.

"This sounds thought out. So much so it seems impossible to do so in just one day." Gramps brought to attention.

"Ah. Right. Um... Weeeelll let's just say I'm good at things like this." I tried my best to keep from answering him awkwardly. I actually had two days so it's not entirely complete. The miniscule details I'll work out with Damien and the queen but, as it is, there are a few holes in this plan. Peace is significantly harder than destruction.

"Oh?" I heard that Damien. It may have been near inaudible but I definitely heard that. Sorry but I can't tell you guys right now. Everyone has a secret or two don't they?

"Ah right. Lower G you're good with the kids right?" I inquired.

"Yea man, what's up?" he returned the question.

"I need all of them gathered. My parents had a plot of land quite the distance from here that could be used to keep them safe when this stuff starts up. They'll be able to roam freely around regardless of whether or not they take human form. Ouch." I accidentally let out a voice. My headache started up again. Damn. This is annoying.

"What's wrong?" the queen asked from my sudden outburst.

"Ah. Just a headache. It comes every now and then when I use my head 'too much.'" I shrug it off as nothing. As the doc said, there's no tumor or disease or anything wrong with my brain. I made sure to go check in with them. A lot.

"'Just a headache' huh? As long as the outcome doesn't change." Damien, when you say that with that natural glare you sound like an ass. I know you're not... I think I know, but you still sound it. 

"Anyway right now I guess the next thing would be to show you guys the experimentals." I said.

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Well how was that? You excited for what’s next? I sure am! Just a little bit more we’re almost there!! Thanks for toughing it out so far and putting up with my being odd and stuff. Thanks for reading so far!!! Until next time!!!!