Chapter 62: Clash of Secrets
Gako constantly swerved away from more fish flying towards them until sliding the bike into the main set of a building with an open balcony that led to the other buildings where most of the cast and crew aligned.
As they ran, Sehki marveld at the laboratory filled with destroyed tubes and monitors that were props, seemingly well adjusted as Lorena finished telling Sehki her inquiry.
"You sure," calling Ainsley after she explained. "Ainsley, I need a favor."
They were busy searching around rooms of morgues, searching for the Shakuheld's corpse.
"Really? He's brought it up before. Rigal must've thought it was a joke. I'll look into it."
They accidentally pressed a button.
"Ainsley," came out of Xia's voice. "Are you okay? Can we talk-wait is this a group call?'
"Gotta go," Sehki claimed in a booming voice, hanging up as giant triangle constructs struck the attacker from coming into the entrance.
"I'll hold him off," Starz claimed, showcasing her Triangulum Australe StellArts, multiplying more of them to create star shaped shields made of energy triangles at the rest of the crew, giving them time to leave, barring the cinematographers recording everything.
"Perfect," as the culprit began plunging his weapon, an ocean trident. "Bring it on, um," inspired by him breaking the three angle shape, "let's call you Bermuda!"
"Combating me is a form of treason," the newly named assailant claimed. "Take off that outfit so I know who I'm persecuting."
"Why Bermuda, you're too obtuse to figure it out? Or is there a coward hiding underneath?"
He threw his trident at him in response, racing in a sphere of water at Sehki once he caught it. The four stunt fighters jumped to his aid. One sweeped his legs with a crescent of rubble, the next covered her and the Demon Prince with a vacuum of air blowing Bermuda back into the air.
The third punched a fist at Bermuda's palms, melting the upcoming attack, while the fourth saved a tight ray of river water that pierced a piece of the suit. Forced to flip from any more damage, he wrapped his body in water and flew towards them.
All four of them seemingly fell from the speed and impact of his strike, now open for Sehki's dark whip to smack him. Bermuda changed trajectory a second later, heading straight for Yessenia.
"Not on my watch," Gako yelled, summon a storm of his feathers that halted Bermuda movement, who fired blue fish shaped orb that homed in on the young actress. Her co-star jumped in front of her, tanking a blast to the back. Far away, Lorena attempted to reach from her sister, now seconds from being skewered.
"Now!"
Sehki burst out from underneath Gako's shadow, uppercutting Bermuda's and knocking the mask off. Lorena's arms curved to catch the mask while Yessenia fired a small dragon shaped wave to cover her sister as the culprit landed.
The crew's faces varied from shock, to terror, to confusion, to bewilderment at the culprit's face.
"Prince Taylor?"
The young blonde, blue eyed boy shook rubbed his chin.
"That mask was getting tiresome."
Starz seemed befuddled. "The royal family sent their son to shut us down?"
Lorena glared at the heir. "Care to explain yourself, my Prince?"
"So you're the one who called me? Didn't I tell you not to interrupt me during my private time?"
Yessenia bawled her fist out in anger. "Answer her!"
"Well, I'll have to get rid of you all either way. Years ago-"
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"You've seen the reports, right Taylor?"
"These more Void attacks- it's because of Sehki, I mean his traitor's presence?"
"Saiban's military, Tellus' medical care and Shugoda's technology have become much more adaptable over time. Our people need to be reminded that Coastrosity is just as valued to the world."
"Aren't we supplying the most amount of rations and foods to the others?"
"Umbra was second to us in terms of that category but with their people fleeing, we need more than that to bolster our support and refugees than their foolhardy attempts at expansion with Cusp. So we'll be focusing on movies. You've always wanted to be an actor, right?"
"Well I wanted to make my own movies. But how will that help?"
"Let's show our people fighting all the evil Voids monsters and the people of Umbra who wronged us. The world will see us as peaceful and revered as the ocean that guided them when our ancestors brought them to Terra."
Years passed and more questions passed.
"Why are all these actors and actresses leaving? Look, they're making movies in other countries!"
"Well Cusp and Shugoda are trying new things. Don't worry about it too much. How about you focus on those acting classes."
"I'm already a star. Let me start writing my own!"
Not too long after, The king and queen's eyes widened after the directors had to show why that wasn't a good idea.
"Son, you're much better at combat than production. We'll start letting you attend more schools to improve your...writing proficiency."
"Then let me bring the actors back. If I'm not good enough, I'll get them back."
His mother searched around for an article, finding a movie review talking about the poverty issues from Coalition. "He has a point dear. This could weaken our reputation."
"We can't legally attack our own citizens. Then we'll implement policies and standards for our world's productions. Taylor, if they refuse, be secretive about causing their downfall. Those who belittle our expansive nation will be disciplined to remember and respect it."
"Understood. What's discreet?"
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"But you," pointing to Yessenia. "We were in a movie together, but you went by a different name, wasn't it? A sidonym?"
"Pseudonym."
"Your red hair was so beautiful, exotic. Now you've changed it for more aggressive, unappealing," earning her scowl. "Shame, I wonder why every movie you deserters star in is uninteresting."
"I don't care if you're a prince," Gako roared, punching the ground to pick himself up, "but you don't dare insult my cast and crew!"
"I'm just here to take out the trash."
Sehki saw the pain in Lorena's eyes, winding her fists. He got up, smashing the waves Taylor swung at the co-leads.
"Alright Blue-Eyes White Douchebag, I'll add you to the garbage bin and your career in the graveyard."
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