CHAPTER 23
Just minutes after the Indomitable Lizard fled away, a lot of Manta airships fly by the city of Atlas, while the storm is still continuing to expand and be more dangerous than ever. It became clear that there's no end to this, the bounty hunter; Grag Rog, or his real name, Roger, was with the professor on the lookout for any Grimm. There's no Grimm left, it was empty, with the storm getting worse, everyone was getting to safety in Atlas.
"We're clear now, thank God." Grag Rog remarked.
"We fought very well, although you still lack the reflexes to be on guard." joshed the professor as he pointed out one flaw he had during that battle.
"Not true, professor. I was doing pretty well to those creatures on my own." Grag Rog reassured.
"You say that, yet, you can't beat two of them." Professor Dark commented.
"I was. Can we talk to something else instead?"
"Like what?"
"How can we stop those storms from continuing to keep on increasing and be a threat to Atlas and this planet? If this keeps on going forever, the shield will be down."
"That is unfortunate news. Those storms are no ordinary storms. They stopped the download speed of the secrets of OGN in the other world we were in."
"That's rough."
Suddenly, a very bright light flashes out of nowhere, it shines so bright that no mortal could dare to look at it. It was clearing away that storm from this, the moment Jahleel sacrifices his life to stop Hydra's and his storm happens at this exact time. The two superhuman beings looked away and blocked their view, the other worlds of the infinite multiverse were experiencing this as well, including the Chaos Force, and the four realms that are above the Chaos Force. Only an echo from Hydra's roar can be heard before the storm vanishes away from that attack. It was all clear, the sun can be seen again, the skies are an orangish color instead of blue.
"What.. was that?" asked Grag Rog in a scared and shocked tone.
Grag's spacecraft landed where the two are, it was revealed to be Winter. She comes down from it and runs towards the two. Roger didn't know someone else was driving till he remembers about not locking the spacecraft.
"Are you guys alright?" asked Winter.
"No injuries, miss. But, I have not seen such an attack that can do that..." Professor Dark commented.
"I hope that is the end of it. Winter, is everyone evacuated?" Grag Rog asked Winter.
"Yes, but I am afraid we're not finished yet."
"What is it this time?"
"Ironwood wants you for a bit, he looks concerned for something and needs you to talk to."
"I guess one talk won't hurt a bit."
"Didn't know the general knows you very well." Dark said in surprise.
"Roger is one of the best in Atlas. Ever since he came here, Ironwood has not seen a man, nor a bounty hunter to be very skilled and strong. Even for me I am shocked by it." Winter explained.
"Well he is a hard working person after all. So I can't disagree with you there."
"So you're the professor that he told me about?"
"That's me, I used to but I am more of an agent than a professor, but I am fine with it."
"Guys. We got no time to waste, we got to head to Atlas, remind the others as well." notified Grag Rog.
"Understood." So the three went in Grag's spacecraft and headed back to Atlas. Going back to Mewni where the storm also clears as well, Flame was shocked and amazed at the same time, it was something he had never seen before in his life.
"What was that? Whatever it is, I am thankful it has stopped." He was ready to head back, until he sensed someone. Someone he has known before in his whole life, he turns around and sees it was his older brother; Lord Kai. He couldn't believe this, after all this time, he can now see Kai, who is injured and has plenty of damage in him.
"Brother?"
"Flame.. It's good to see you again. You have grown up."
"Oh I have. Wait, what are you doing here? Where's.. Father?"
When Flame asked that question, Kai gulped and looked away. He feels guilty for all of this, Flame was even more concerned, by the look of his face, the red hedgehog then came to the realization that he's dead, "He's... he's dead..?"
He didn't respond back, only to still look away from his guilt he had from that incident. It became more clear that he's truly dead this time, Flame started tearing up more and his fist tightened. He thought his father would be alive from the attack of Infinity in that tournament and worst of all, that was the only time he could see his face. It has been many years since he has seen him, breaking down in tears as Kai can only watch him. The God of destruction could remember the last time he saw him like this, the time where his childhood friend: Arnold, was killed with no body found but confirmed dead.
He wasn't always there for him to confront or support, all those years he has been separated from his brother, he can't be the same one he used to be. This time, he'll be a better brother for Jahleel's promises. Kai comes towards him, and wraps him in a hug, Flame was shocked by this act from his brother, which makes it even sadder as he sobs.
"I am sorry for everything.. For all the things I've done to you.. Not being there for you to support, I should have been a better brother to you. I am deeply sorry..."
As he continues to break down in tears, he has stopped from 20 seconds of crying as Lord Kai pulls back from the hug.
"Brother, father told me before he takes the sacrifices, is to take care of you. Hydra isn't fully dead, he will come in an hour and much stronger, we need to form a bigger team if we stand a chance against him.." Hearing this from his brother makes him realize it wasn't over yet, it was only to stop him temporarily till he comes back again. He wiped away his tears and looked at his older brother.
"R-right. We got to meet up with the others, we will have enough time to finally put a end in Hydra's terror! We will do this, for our father!"
"That's the spirit, Flame. We must go, we don't have time. Let's move!"
Flame agrees, before he could follow his older brother, he looks back and sees the spirit of his mother, smiling and waving at him. Small tears down and quickly wipes away those tears and smiles. He follows his older brother back in Mewni.
Back in Mewni, the God of Destruction was greeted by the Mewman and the Magical High Commission. Flame has told Star about what happened, it was worse, considering the situation he was back there, Star wanted to join in but Flame believes it's too risky for her and not worth losing her.
"Flame, are you sure you're gonna be okay? You know I want to join in to help you." asked Star.
"I understand babe, but when Kai mentioned Hydra will come back stronger, I can't risk that being a red flag for you. Try to defend this kingdom when the storm comes again, the base seems built well." Flame acknowledged.
"Heck yeah dude! It was totally amazing!" Flare said in excitement.
"We were lucky to make that base for everyone to stay in. Without it, many Mewman wouldn't live." Kudo commented.
"I am sorry for your loss, Lord Kai. We hope you and Flame will do well without him." Moon felt sorry for both Flame and Kai's father's death, it just happened and a lot to take in. Lord Kai, a confident and a hot head, keeps his cool to this.
"As long as we remember him, that's all it matters."
Flame and Star had a small talk while this was happening, just a minute passed by, and Flame and Lord Kai were ready to go to Atlas in the world of RWBY. Star gave Flame a kiss to the cheeks. "Promise me you'll come back alive for me."
"Yes Star, I will make sure that promise happens."
"We all wish you for the best of luck." cheered Eclipsa.
"Thanks, we'll need it, seriously."
They all wave to them for a goodbye before they go, Lord Kai opens up a portal to the world of RWBY as they were not too late. The two look at each other for a moment before they go into that world, and that portal disappears in Mewni. Back in Grag's base, everyone except for Grag Rog, Dark, Team RWBY, Oscar, and the others in this world. It was in the break-out room where Future Flame and Earth-314 Flame were having a conversation with each other to get to know each other.
"So that metal arm of yours is not any ordinary metal?" inquired Flame (Earth-314).
"Correct." He answered.
"Whoa. Soo cool. What kind of metal?"
"Well this metal for my robotic arm actually came from the Gods themselves; the Celestials. A metal that is the strongest known material back in my world."
"I still can't believe there's Gods out there. Man, I am missing out a lot."
"Trust me, you may have been an inexperienced Flame in terms of fighting and adventure, but you are still Flame regardless. You have the potential to be a very strong Flame, and I believe in you for that."
"W-wow, heheh, I am getting flustered by this great compliment of yours."
"Oh don't worry, I am already used to it."
"I always wonder what's next after this."
"Well there's the gauntlet we had to make."
"Oooooh, I still need context for that."
Both of their quills started to sense intense energy coming far away, it all happened, it was an in-coming danger alerting them something is coming to this world. They looked around to see it was Lord Kai, and the main Flame who entered the room. "Hey guys, long time no see."
"Hi Flame, you made it here in time. We didn't expect you two to come." welcomed Future Flame.
"Who is this guy?" Flame (Earth-314) is referring to Lord Kai, who is beside Flame. Trying not to show disrespect to the God of destruction.
"Uhh, other Flame or whatever I want to call you, this is my older brother; Lord Kai, God of Destruction. Please show him respect." The older Flame request to the other Flame.
"Pleasure to meet you, Lord Kai. It is such an honor to meet a God, and to say I have a sibling is fascinating."
He bows down for a second and shakes both their hands.
"Nice to meet you, other Flame. We are here to bring you urgent news that may be unfortunate."
"This better be good."
"Well the good news is Hydra was defeated, but the bad news is he'll come back within an hour. So we got to form a team and come up with a plan." Flame explained.
"Oh great, and here I thought it would be over. But NOOOOO!" Flame (Earth-314) bleated.
"What do we do then? If this is what you tell us, it's gonna be worse." Future Flame questioned.
"That may be true, but he was defeated before in the past, except he was frozen in ice in defeat. Luckily, I do know someone from other worlds that can help us." Lord Kai said.
"Wait really? But how?" asked Future Flame.
"He can create portals to other worlds." Flame said.
"Correct, I can also summon other beings from other worlds, the problem is, I can only summon beings that I have knowledge or experience with. The portal gate won't come for too long and it's incredibly dangerous." He explains.
"Well, do you know someone that can help us?" Flame (Earth-314) question.
"Yes I do in fact, I just only hope he's alive." The God of destruction prepares and ignites his fire power to get ready to summon someone he knows from the past, long before Flame ever went to Earth. Creating a portal to another world, on the other side, they all can see is just a room.
On the other side of the room is L50's room in the Lost Cause's world or in Earth-352 where both L50 and Yuri lived in, they were currently in the living room right now. Yuri was leaning on L50, and L50 was relaxing. They were watching TV, it was close to the afternoon outside.
"So how do you feel right now, Yuri?" L50 asked Yuri.
"Relaxed. You?" She asked back.
"Calm as well."
"This show is nice."
"It's past time for us y'know what I mean?"
"Mhm."
The two hear noises from L50's room, it was voices they're hearing. "You hear that?"
"I don't know. I'll check it out." Yuri follows L50 as he is getting close to his room.
"Hello!? Anyone here? Hello!?" Flame (Earth-314) yelled out for anyone to answer.
"You think yelling is going to make them appear?" Future Flame could just stare at the smaller Flame. They see someone is coming into the room. L50 went to his room slowly opening the door to see what was going on there, as Yuri was behind L50, he opened the door.
"Who's there, reveal yourself!"
Lord Kai sees a grown up L50, he couldn't believe it. It has been a long time since he last saw him as a young child. "L50. Wait.. Is that him?"
"Huh, is he the one we're looking for?" Flame asks as he is confused, he is sensing someone who is as strong as him in base.
"Hmmm, guess the other Flame's yelling works." Future Flame remarked.
"Flame? Why are there two of you?" L50 asked Flame he looked at who has a scar, purple and silver eyes.
"Flame?" quizzed Yuri.
"How do they... know our names!?" Flame (Earth-314) was freaking out about how L50 and Yuri knew their names and looked at Future Flame for any answer. "No clue, but it looks like they know us in their world."
"Uhhh, y-yeah? Oh, don't mind the two with me." Flame pointed out the two Flame's.
"Okay what's going on? Explain please."
"Okay look, you may not know me, but you are L50, the last species of the Higher Beings?" Lord Kai asked L50.
"Yep. But how do you know about me?" He asked.
"The higher beings? I thought they were long gone in our world." marveled Flame.
"And he's the last remaining of the higher beings?" puzzled Future Flame.
"I have a father, well me and the taller Flame here, who used to work with your kind before. He goes by Jahleel, he tells me everything about you and your kind." Lord Kai explained.
Yuri gasps, the God of Destruction remembers all of this long ago thanks to his father and what he saw in his eyes. The three Flame just looked at him for a second, it was a lot to take in for L50. "Huh. So he knows all about the higher beings and me.."
"Correct. We need your help, we'll explain in detail what's the issue. I can see you have a lot of potential, you are just as strong as my younger brother over here."
"No wonder that's the energy I am sensing that feels like my level." Flame said.
"Think we can trust them?" Yuri asked L50.
"I think so. After all, if this person said his father helped us before. Then the higher beings or well what's left of it returns the favor."
"Alright."
"Alright then. I'll help out."
"M-me too."
"Excellent! Now step in from the portal and enter in." Flame (Earth-314) exclaimed.
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