Oblivion's Throne Arc

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==The Oblivion's Throne Arc==
=== Campaign One: The Blue Helmets ===
This continues plot-lines from the Arachnophobia Arc.
===Plot Synopsis===
Warlords have reigned amongst the hopeless for generations in a wasteland of terrifying horrors; having to face their consequences and decisions, individuals with powerful backgrounds converge towards false promises that dance to the solitude of hectic gore... a deep shedding flesh of new identities and an endless storm. Yet within the chaos, a group that had lost their peace and sacrificed many for the sake of a mission given to them would discovery a sanctuary deep within the source of infinite bloodshed. 
===Chapter 1===
======Into the world of warring - Year 2163======
Dion Smith-Hart's mother, Talia Hart would cough out blood. Her hand against the young girl's face as she looked to her daughter one last time, tears ran down both their faces. She'd tell Dion to take this chance and escape to which she denied, not wanting to let Talia go. Eventually after sharing her final words to her daughter, Dion could hear a recognizable voice whisper into her ear. It was a mixture of comfort and warmth during a time of tragedy; it was August West's voice; her beloved adopted father whom she followed for an entire year before their separation. The hallucination of August suggested she flee and to not waste time but Dion didn't want to leave her mother's corpse in the house. She could hear the voices of men enter the household, responding to the command of an individual from their ear pieces, to find the young girl. Dion's hallucination urges the girl to leave the body behind since she doesn't have time and that they're nearing her. Dion insists Talia shouldn't be left here to rot and be buried appropriately. The girl drags Talia's body out to the backyard's porch, looking down and realizing she couldn't carry the body down with her. She could hear August's lessons throughout this entire escape from the house, listening to him repeat the same lines ingrained into her memories; focusing on her breathing to stay silent and not to leave a trail for them to follow which August pointed out, she did with the blood of her mother as she dragged the body out. The men that entered Dion's household would talk amongst each other, saying they're only doing this because of a debt to the White lady. They were identified as Boss, James, and Bob respectfully. Talking amongst themselves and complaining that nobody was inside the household, they eventually find a trace of blood through the bedroom, out onto the porch. They would find Talia's body left against the railing and not notice Dion managing her escape. The young girl trails around the house, trying to find a means to escape and the hallucinated August would suggest she take the cliffside to avoid the men's gaze. The girl realized the path she just took was headed back towards the massacre of her people, turning back and listening to her imagined mentor's advice, taking the chance to scale down the rocks but looked down... noticing it was too high. She'd hear August suggest the girl find a smaller ridge, eventually finding one. Unfortunately, the girl fell as she tried climbing down, though managed to avoid the possibility of a major injury which could hinder her from running, though her exhaustion was catching up and the men by the porch heard her crash... deciding to investigate the sound by checking the side of the rocky cliff behind the backyard. 
We're introduced to a large campsite with a sign that said Peoples' Sheriffs, a small faction funded by an unknown union to assist refugees escaping from warlord territories. Inside the large camp with several tents is the leader, Blair Atilita, a large muscular woman with heavy armor equipped. Surrounding her were several refugees who looked to the comfort of this powerful individual, discussing the usual needs of the camp. An engineer named Macklin Rogers who sat by a campfire decided to stand and walked around the group of refugees to meet with Blair, discussing further development on the walls. A boy named Jack Maxi Benedict arrived in the camp shortly after, posing as another refugee who managed to survive a trip towards the camp when the truth was the Black Widow told him to enter Texas ahead of time to scout the situation by the border with its refugee camps, while also to collect any whereabouts on the Wolf Spider (a man with a forgotten history who formerly handled the unaffiliated assassins within the Sunrise Islands who turned on the Spider Den organization after conflict with the White Lady). He had since decided to follow August on his journey to Texas but recently lost their trail, because he wanted answers as to who he was before he became an assassin, and eventually spider handler. 
The real August's group would trail down the desert emptiness, tailed by the deep seeds of dead rock fragments. Many in the group wore their gas masks and new attire which they changed into just hours ago. Having left their vans behind, they were unsure to come across any form of civilization to the point Kyla Goodall thought they might soon be seeing mirages. Katelyn Nevin and Mark De Mark tread close to August as the group walked forward. Azure Cortez, Clover, and April West were following along from behind. Eventually the group noticed a large gathering of tents which the Iron Maiden (Kyla) mentioning it might be the desert playing tricks on them. The group eventually figured it was an actual camp but they didn't know if it was a warlord's territory since they didn't have a map that covered the specific social structures of the Texas territory. August asked his group for their input on how they should approach this camp. After Katelyn, Kyla, and Mark gave their input... the group trailed towards the open area in the most friendly manner they could. August mentioned they would need to be careful on how to convince them they're trustworthy, if they weren't warlord citizens. Coming close to the camp's makeshift and short scrap wall, the group is spotted by a look-out scout within the camp which then called over a man. Someone who immediately recognized August, Ben who formerly worked for the slayer's uncle before betraying him. Their last encounter was August shooting down the man and sparing his life, which Ben was intent on mentioning as they meet. He also didn't wear a black Stetson hat, as it was now a white one. Ben would state that he knows August, but not his group, mentioned the slayer's harmless to the leader of the camp who soon followed after which was Blair. He explained to the group that this was a camp of refugees who escaped from the territories and if they're to do anything which would endanger or disrupt the people as they're really sensitive, the group will be punished accordingly; threatening Ben would do it himself. Understanding this, August then explained they wouldn't need to rely on their resources as they brought their own provisions as well as tents. The slayer would then mention he had two vans which they left behind because they were trapped in sand and needed some assistance to pull them out since they had important goods. A woman who seemed to recognize August and had platinum blonde hair entered the scene with Macklin, both mentioning the vehicles might have been looted by now but August explained they were parked near heavy eldritch activity. Blair and Ben decide it be best to help the group, but asked August if they came across a large group of people they sent out for provision collection which August's group stated they never saw. 
Dion begun to limp along the beachside, trying to escape. She could hear the voices of the men who pursued her as well as her vivid thoughts of August continuing to give her advice while also making small jokes or expressions she recognized from his personality. As she snuck around a fence, seeing a mining-rig nearby; she used this time to rest, feeling exhausted as her leg was giving out from the fall from earlier. The men in pursuit would enter the vicinity as they caught up to her but she managed to slip past them, taking her exit back around and out the broken fence and scaling up the short hill successfully. 
The girl eventually came across an abandoned railway cart, climbing up to seek a radio which she could use to gain a better understanding on her surroundings, to maybe find a hint towards a means of escaping. Unfortunately she couldn't get the radio to work and due to her lack of knowledge, even her August illusion couldn't explain how (since it was really just her own imagination with accumulated memories she had of him, as well as his teachings). She desperately continued trying to get the radio working and would breakdown. August's imaginary arms would hoop over her shoulders, wrapped around the girl and she'd lean in for his comfort before realizing he was never there. After a desperate and futile attempt to get the radio working, the men who followed her managed to track her towards the cart after having been duped several times by the girl. Startled by the sounds, Dion flees through the rail cart, busting through doors and causing a loud ruckus. She'd flee along the metal railing and one of the goons named Boss spotted her, mentioning to Bob and James she's running. The latter would prepare their rubber rounds, trying to shoot the girl fleeing. They would miss several times due to the heavy fog which formed from the increasing humid weather. The men would push down the railway and eventually overpower the young girl, taking her with them alive. Dion's imagined August suggested she just give up and find a means to escape later. 
Working alongside Blair, Macklin, Ben, and the platinum blonde haired woman... August, Katelyn, Kyla, and Mark went with them to retrieve the vans. They were stuck in the sand and the boys' vehicle specifically had many damages. After countless discussions on how to go about this, Blair and August managed to push out one vehicle while the wheels were repaired by Kyla and Macklin. The camp leader had left with Macklin back to camp, trying to find tape for the group to use in order to repair one of the vehicle's engines, which evidently led to Macklin returning alone with the tape. The platinum blonde woman revealed herself to be Raelyn, going under a different name at the moment. Stating August had learned a lot. August would realize who Raelyn was, knowing she was part of his mother's mercenary troupe when he was a child and his older cousin. They would have a short conversation, catching up and embracing. The group would safely pull the remaining vans back to the campsite. They were parked near the tents Clover and April setup. Blair would then pull a short teenager who was Jack and asked if August's group came with this young child, to which Katelyn stated they never traveled with kids. Blair revealed that Jack injured their therapy dog, Rufus and had caused several forms of trouble around the place, threatening to beat the young man down but Raelyn retaliated stating how she's treating the young man is unnecessary. Mark thought the boy seemed quite psychotic and established his discomfort with children. Jack would reveal he's actually an older teenager, though his appearance was that of a child which was odd. Eventually they would decide to just spare the young man, leaving him be but keeping an eye on him. Jack didn't like this and decided to return back to where he left his mech. 
Dion is captured and tucked into a cramped room on a ship, sailing to the Menagerie Market. She'd be greeted by the White Lady who threatened the girl that she was only a means to control the person she truly desired. The handler would then have the girl be beat, noticing she wasn't listening to her, before leaving the room to allow the child a moment to grovel. James would slide into the room, leaving Jacky's helmet by a corner for the girl to take whenever before returning to the others. The child would hear her imagined August's recommendations to find a means of escaping, listening through the window and hearing the progress on the trip as well as where they were headed. She'd eventually use Jacky's helmet, sliding it onto her head and bashing into the window glass. Using the shards of glass, Dion cut her restraints but was exhausted from the entire experience, so following her mentally projected imagination of August's suggestion; she kept her restraints looped around her wrists incase someone came to check on her. After a certain amount of time passed, the girl caught wind of their arrival to the Menagerie Market in Broken Cleveland. She could hear a man speak with the trio that kidnapped her, discussing that the ship didn't need an inspection since it had the all-clear symbol of approval. But that they should keep their eyes out for two suspected individuals, one going by the name Mark with illustrations on both Mark De Mark and Kyla Goodall. Stating that they are suspects to the murder of an individual of high status amongst the merchant community, who the trio knew somewhat. Taking this opportunity to escape, Dion snuck through a door and managed to sneak off the ship while the trio left previously. She would drift along the edge of the port before finding herself amidst the presence of someone she had met in the past. A man named Jojack King, who smuggled her during the conflict against Xavier Cardenas, in the Esoteric Chase arc. This man was confident and unbothered by most with a presence that made many shake, as his influence is quite large amongst the network of Menagerie Market. Adjusting his smoke, he didn't recognize Dion at first and told her she was headed into restricted territory. Worried for the child's safety, he chased after her before finally confronting Dion and the two would recognize each other. After a few lines to each other, the trio who kidnapped Dion would come up to Jojack and the group would appear friendly to each other. It seemed the three directly works for Jojack and were good friends of his which bothered Dion. Commenting on this, she ran off and the group recognized the girl. They questioned Jojack his relationship with the child and he answered, stating he owed the girl's mother and had helped her before. Not wanting to be on Jojack's bad side, the group quickly volunteered to try and convince Dion to come back with them... in fear the truth of what they did for the White Lady would be revealed to their direct benefactor. 
Blair, Ben, Macklin, and Raelyn were having a conversation about the state of the refugee camp. As they discussed their concerns as well as positive opinions on the group which recently came in, August and Katelyn approached them asking if they had any information regarding the state of those Texan Warlords. Blair clarifying how they are, mentioning the android warlord Altoraga-2 had recently amassed a large army of androids which are estimated to be around a thousand; known for his beliefs that androids are superior to organic races like humanity and that he can improve upon even the most lowly mutts like eldritch to give them more meaning. Deciding August could trust them, he and Kate explained to Blair as well as her advisors of their plans to assassinate a warlord who's seen as the God-King amongst his people. The former war commander laughed at this, stating they were suicidal and that it's practically impossible to touch that warlord. They were out of their minds she thought. She would give them advice anyway. mentioning there were options they could follow but suggested they avoid any with direct ties to the warlord they're trying to kill. Especially the second daughter who lived nearby the settlement, whom she advises to many that nobody should approach. Raelyn knew August wouldn't do such a suicidal mission on his own accord and that he might be in a situation where he's forced to do this, realizing that and not wanting him to be in danger. Planning out their next steps in private, August mentioned to Katelyn, Kyla, and Mark that they might as well seek out the second sister. Ben would interrupt and ask August if they can talk in his office. The former mercenary discussed he wants to see the warlords fall and wishes to assist August, stating he had several connections in different places whom are also related to the Peoples' Sheriffs. August thanks Ben and mentions he's a good man which the former mercenary disagrees with a smile. Just as the group are preparing to leave, Blair receives a distress signal that their missing unit were still intact and alive. But only half of them made it, from a total of twenty-four and mentioned they were attacked as well as captured by a powerful mech. While also being pinned down, their disruption is likely to attract Coil Boys nearby. This led Blair into an emergency panic, calling to arms everyone they had available to ride on horseback. She would be desperate, asking August and his group who were prepared to leave, join them in assistance. August decided he'll assist with driving the survivors out while Mark and Katelyn joined to assist the camp's leaders. Raelyn (as Ether) didn't want August participating when Blair mentioned asking for their help, not wanting her younger cousin to be put in danger again. 
 
A fierce battle occurred as Jack initiated his mech into battle upon seeing Blair, Macklin, Raelyn, and Ben on horseback. August drove the van with Mark and Katelyn behind him. Arriving onsite, the croup challenged the mech, finding out it was the kid from before who tormented their camp's dog Rufus. Mark and Katelyn begun the confrontation, challenging the mech right away while the others rode on horseback to rescue survivors trapped in the rubble Jack created. They had a short timeframe, expecting the Coil Boys to show up anytime. Eventually, everyone would be saved and Katelyn utilizing her Bo-Staff, destroys Jack's mech. Blair angerly rips Jack out from his mech, restraining him. The group would return to camp and many refugees would mourn the loss of those that didn't return. There were many tears that night as well as angered expressions. August and his friends are praised as heroes for assisting Blair, wanting to assist them further with their mission. Agreeing, Blair would take care of their vans and resources while they set out to find these connections and a means to entering the fortress safely. April and Clover decide to stick around with the Peoples' Sheriffs to watch over their equipment and vehicles. 
Bob, James, and Boss find Dion atop a roof by the abandoned factory where August, Azure, Mark, and Kyla had rescued captive slaves prior. She watched from the dim shadows of the night, judging whether she should run off or hear them out. The three would try and convince her to come down, that they have food and everything's a misunderstanding. While to also not mention what they participated in to Jojack. Of course, after the many attempts to bribe Dion to come down, she ignored them and turn tails around the area... eventually bumping into the man himself: Jojack. Eventually the truth is laid bear between both sides. Jojack mentioned he assumed she ran from home, following after August since Talia mentioned Dion being obsessed with him. Stating August had left for a really dangerous place and she shouldn't follow. He also learned of what happened with Dion's family and how his men were involved, figuring they owed the White Lady (who he knows as the weaver) a debt of some kind. As they had their talk, the trio would approach Jojack with fear he might know. And he does, hearing an earful from him but also understanding with their situation having to owe the terrible woman. Jojack then commands the three to bow down like the Japanese and beg for Dion's forgiveness. In response to this, as the three bend down to the ground, Dion does multiple things to hurt them: she jabs her blade into Bob's palm; kicks in Boss's head; and head-butted James with her helmet. After the discussion as well as lash out, Dion decided to runs off, hiding out by some tower for personal space. Jojack respect this, waiting her out until morning. 
The White Lady discovered Dion had escaped and contemplated whether it was worth finding her. Deciding she could be used as a warning instead, she let the child go on the whim that she didn't want to waste her resources or time for the coming preparations. An opportunity has risen in Texas and she was going to ensure it was hers to claim. She departs on the ship back towards Sunrise Islands after the goods they were transferring was taken and dropped off. She had a brief meeting to attend with a certain mutant family, having their ship sail towards the Alumni docks now. 
The young girl, Dion, sat atop a tower and imagined August holding her while they spoke to each other. She had mentally decided that she no longer wanted to see his ghost and will find the real him, where ever he was. Dion was found by Jojack again as the morning came and he asked if she wanted to come with him to have breakfast at Bob's mother's home since they were radioed by Bob earlier. She reluctantly agrees, attending an awkward breakfast with Jojack and his men. They would offer her tuna but she rejects this, hating seafood so they find her an alternative. After a period of time, she'd leave the space while Boss made jokes about Bob's mother. Jojack would follow her out and he'd mention how his debt to Talia is now Dion's and he'll help her with what she needs. Dion stubbornly stated she will find August and Jojack recalls his brief history of the eldritch hunter, stating he no longer has Jacky to ground him. Following this statement by disrespecting August's character and that his mission will lead to her death. DIon glares at Jojack, offended for her father and he reluctantly raised his hands offering her a solution. Instead of trying to hitch a ride or walking to Texas, she could be smuggled again onto a railway cargo train that had been recently recommissioned. Ironic that Dion is once again being smuggled into a vehicle by Jojack. She agreed to this, slipping into the container he brought her too, and would explain that it won't go all the way to the Texas desert. After a short talk while she hid in the darkness of the container, Jojack leaves Dion alone with her thoughts. 
Moon Vex and Max Vex were being led by the White lady along the Alumni Campus as they were recently called by her after the genocide of the Frostlights. As she stated, the woman hoped to reward the siblings for their efforts as a bartender and spy. Signifying a toast by allowing them to meet their long-lost brother, Sunday Vex and see the sorry state he was in. Leading them to his room, she'd watch Max and Moon sit next to the unconscious comatose boy. Moon would ask her eldest brother why he wouldn't wake and Max would cry heavily, throwing slurs towards the White Lady that if she keeps standing by and watching, he'll do something to her. She leaves with a heavy smile, cackling as the woman teetered around the campus with a laugh. She enjoyed the expressions of suffering and regret they conveyed and basked in her recent victories. Fuming in rage, Moon storms out of Sunday's room and found the White Lady standing outside from the entrance. She aims her pistol, shaking and expressed how the lady didn't deserve an easy death. Moon instead shoots the woman's foot but instead of reacting in pain, the lady took the blood from her wound and rubbed it along Moon's cheek. She explains how she dislikes a dog that bites its owner and commanded an assassin nearby to punish the girl. Max then confronts Moon discussing the White Lady seems to be planning something away from the islands and that they should find out what to put a stop to it. The siblings have a mutual agreement, knowing full well the woman had worsened their brother's condition. 
August, Katelyn, and Mark head towards a small outpost and merchant shop where Sadine Regal was located. The slayer called for the woman, stating her name and she'd freak out, walking out her hut and seeing her older sister's former knight. They would bicker between each other and that he shouldn't call her by that name around here. It didn't matter though since people could already recognize her in the area. He stated that they wanted her assistance to breach into her father's territory, figuring she was exiled. Sadine explained she wasn't and that she chose to leave, stating her father preferred strength over her intelligence. He recalled her trying to assassinate him in the past and she'd question what could they even do to kill her powerful father. After a few attempts, August convinced Sadine to help them but in return they had to do her a favor which was to clean up her place. The slayer didn't want Sadine joining them knowing she can't fight which she argued she can and that they will need her as a guide. She attempts to hit August in the face but fails incredibly, falling to her own weight. The trio reluctantly agreed to this request and would take Sadine, who owned a truck, back to the Peoples' Sheriffs camp. August suggested they go with the name Maxine when they're by the camp and the warlord's daughter agreed, liking the name and stating she can finally agree on something with August. He'd tease Sadine regarding her original name, calling her a sardine. 
===Chapter 2===
======Weeping Widows - Year 2163======
Refugees were uncomfortable with Sadine's presence at the camp and Ben spoke to August that working with her will decrease any chance at convincing the Peoples Sheriffs leaders to aid his cause. August stated they needed her information to sneak into her father's territory in the first place which Ben couldn't disagree with. The former mercenary confronted the woman and had a few threatening statements shared between them, stating they should leave as soon as they can. Agreeing to this sentiment, Sadine rejoins August and his group as they discussed their plan. April and Clover were to stay with their things as well as one van and monitor the Peoples' Sheriffs situation for them. They then spoke about the plan suggested by the daughter of the warlord regarding that they should seek the siren, a special device that alarms the entirety of Texas or specifically certain rooms. If it were to be activated unplanned, it could be considered an act of war. This would be the perfect opportunity to lessen the forces protecting the fortress and have an easier time sneaking into Impervious's territory. The only issue is that between them and the Black Crones, a group of elderly dangerous women was another warlord's territory: Altoraga-2. An android that was known for believing androids are superior to organic life. Before heading out anywhere, Sadine mentioned she had a couple things she wanted to pick up from her shack. Heading there, she found herself attracted to August as he hovered over her things and tried bartering with him over a couple items. August found this slightly discomforting but nonetheless found her attractive. While this happened, Katelyn was also looking through the items the princess would of sold to passerby wasters. After this brief interaction, they spoke amongst themselves regarding the upcoming plan. During this time, August and Raelyn would find the time to catch up. Having a spar, August used to always lose against Rae but eventually defeated her in the match with the goal to make your opponent eat sand. Raelyn confirms she had lived her whole life looking for all those that had betrayed August and kept her promise to his mother to look out for him. August tried to convince her to return with him back to Ohio which she stated her wanted status would be a concern to which he disagreed stating they wouldn't keep a bounty out for that long. And why Texas if she could of went to a place like Washington? He then assumed she could be there to continue her vengeance for him and once again tried to argue she did enough and that he sees him as his hero. She confirms that she didn't come here to Texas just for that and her mission is over now that they have reunited. Though August doubts that's the case, he takes her word. She also stated that Xavier was seen in Texas which led to August explaining Raelyn is the only person to truly understand what he went through with his uncle and the things he had to do to improve himself as a person, since she herself had a similar upbringing. They both agree they are similar in a way that both are stubborn and have self-confidence issues. She decided to consider his offer and they part for the night. 
Katelyn mentioned that they have enough provisions but Sadine argued that she didn't understand the desert; they will need a lot more water than they currently have. The Regal princess mentioned they will need to traverse the Infested Dunes where a pond of water could be found inside its caves with the only issue being it had a large concentration of eldritch activity. Sadine, Katelyn, and August agree for just the three of them to depart for collecting said water. Taking the princess's truck, they park a bit away from the cave to avoid unwanted attention inside. August successfully scans the entirety of the caverns, counting over fifty eldritch within the vicinity deeper in. Luckily for the group, there was a pond of water across them. The group talked that it'll be problematic if an eldritch snuck on them while collecting water and Sadine being a demolitionist expert suggested they blow up the path headed deeper into the caves to block off all the eldritch. They also discussed that the water might be contaminated so Katelyn suggested boiling the collected liquid later in the day. Separating, Katelyn headed to the pond to collect the water while the other two prepared barrels of gunpowder to blow up the cave. As they carry the barrels, Sadine struggled but August managed as they carried them along the cave. The doctor had begun collecting some water she can and had knelt next to the pond. A blind eldritch detects Katelyn's movement nearby, coming from the deep part of the cave. She noticed it, trying to quietly evade it as it drew closer. It stopped to consume the body of a fresh corpse instead, chewing onto it while Katelyn watched in horror. It had large wings and a long beak, similar to a bird and dinosaur in shape. After a long and intense encounter of evading this eldritch, she managed to successfully warn August and Sadine through comms. Failing to ignite the unprepared gunpowder barrels, August suggested they leave the cave before they alert more eldritch. Worried for Kate's safety, they intervene with her and depart with the intention of returning later. 
Taking the truck back to the camp, the trio would catch the attention of a warlord patrol consisting of road bandits in spiked jeeps. Chasing the trio's truck, August driving and Kate shooting their pursuers, the group managed to lead them into a canyon near Lost Dallas, driving past tall mountains of sand. After the long and stressful drive, August congratulates Katelyn for her great aim, having taken out half the jeeps before losing the remaining two. The trio eventually reunited with the others at the People's Sheriffs camp and agreed to depart for Warlord Altoraga's territory after they return to the Infested Caves for more water. During their search, August mentioned that April's tracker caught the alarm of a bunker hidden inside that cave. Sending Katelyn with Kyla this time, the duo would head back to the caves prepared to deal with an eldritch and collect more water. The rest of the group prepared for their departure. They were also asked to check that bunker if possible by August. Kyla and Katelyn would return to the entrance of the Infested Caves, noticing the blind eldritch from before was gone. Kyla's thermal device only detected a small guppy nearby which they could ignore. After collecting more water, the duo decided to head slightly deeper into the cave and find this bunker. The two would notice the broken door that led into a small military container that had a couple old pictures hung on a wall as well as a bookshelf and two large containers. As Kyla went to collect anything useful from said containers, she came across a strange green chip which looked like rare cybernetic tech. Excited to use it, she was quick to install it into her body which led to the Iron Maiden experiencing strong nausea. During Katelyn's search, she came across a strange device similar to the stolen bunker tech that the Black Watch used. It had the qualities of a prototype healing device and was dubbed Raphael's Lantern. As she collected this, the doctor noticed a small chest atop the bookshelf with a small note and another picture. Slipping her hands inside, she felt something attach onto her skin, stinging her—realizing what had happened. It was a a black bio-key chip that imprinted onto her skin like August's which had brought only pain and danger their way for months when she was with him. Whether this was a blessing or curse, she tried to not let this bother her as she wasn't alone. She contacted August about what just happened on the radio, reassuring him she's okay to which he responded with a joke about joining him on the hit list. With a chuckle between them, Kate catches on to Kyla feeling ill and takes her back to camp safely. 
It had been almost a full day since Dion's container had been picked up and hauled onto the train. They had only just started to move and this was a prime opportunity for her to see what's going on. She didn't know who's cargo she was smuggled on and remembered Jojack suggested she try to sneak about to figure an escape plan without being caught by any guards only after hearing them finish their inspection. Successfully waiting out the inspection, the girl snuck out her container's hidden hatch and watched through the window of fallen cities they passed by. She noticed one particular place had many androids moving about, though unbeknownst to her was Indiana and droids small as well as large free from the Gorgon Virus. Out and about rebuilding their home. She found the large group of androids quite surprising and confusing. Along the trip, she also noticed a bright orange light pierce through the sky, as well as several eldritch lurking along empty streets. The train speeding past all of these different scenes allowed her to find many curious things happening across the country. She would then follow a guard nearby who was about to leave his inspection, successfully avoiding detection. After a quiet hour of waiting, the train finally arrived at its destination and the girl slips out onto the railway, keeping balance. As she walked along the railway, she noticed it was broken apart up ahead and took risky jumps that would of killed her if she fell. Luckily her experience with mobility from being with August had helped her. Managing to reach the other end of the broken railway, she realized how high it was and hoped it would lower down if she kept moving ahead. With no sense of direction to where Texas might be, she had to find clues within the abandoned city she found herself inside. Beneath her, Dion would notice a strange eldritch with a long tongue, eating out a corpse and thinking it was too far away, the girl assumed she'd be safe. But that was not the case as it noticed her, sticking its long tongue out and wrapping it around her ankle, trying to pull her down. With a struggle, she tried to cut the tongue off to no success and lost her balanced—and fell below but was caught by the eldritch, experiencing minor injuries. It would beat into the girl, clawing at her but she'd manage to scare it away with gun shots. Now critically wounded, Dion passed out by a puddle next to her and would experience a dream of a past memory, seeing August comforting her. 
A rough hour passed before Dion awakens soaked in the puddle with her blood, wrapped her wounds and kept moving. She was desperate to find an escape, a place she could rest safely and eventually stumbled onto a recently abandoned factory-warehouse. There were corpses scattered along the inside of the structure and the girl looked around, hoping to find a glimpse of hope anywhere. She stumbled across two interesting containers and upon opening them she found a small white droid which looked like a puppy. Excited like a girl who just opened up a great Christmas present, she touches it and a hologram appears asking to claim it as an owner. It would share details that it's an ANIMA android, specializing in transforming between three forms for different functions. Excited, Dion happily opens another case and finds a glowing red whip. It also asks for new ownership claiming and the girl happily takes it. She would then leave the room, noticing it was raining outside and found a cot to sleep in. The droid would then check if the rain was contaminated, confirming it was okay. Anima would follow its new master around, snuggling next to the girl as she tries to rest. There she dreams an awful memory of her mother Talia, reminded of the news of something that can no longer be: 
Her reality is a trapeze of emotions, falling endlessly through hoops of devotion.... to the heart that beats in motion for his wonder. August is a tempest that willed a change she craved and her Talia was a rock that kept Dion in place. She could see the storm fade, fizzling out in shades of grey, and her mother's embrace blurred her thoughts as she cried to August's last wave. It was in the final moments when she was pulled away, that a small piece of her soul grew only hatred for Talia and the overprotective brace. Dion was a chained lion, desperate to race through a canopy filled with grain and space. A trance of hopeless safety, trapped because of the heartful plenty. His soothing voice was a visceral illusion... gestured and disillusioned, wanting a future with her that wasn't possible. The father she desired. That growing guilt followed her as she watched Talia smile, taking for granted the bricks and walls he built. It angered her but she couldn't break and express the insecurities that she felt. Too young to understand the chimes of adulthood they say. It was always her age that held her away; while time always moved, her status as a child remained the same. Peter Pan's Neverland is a genre of inexplicable horror and repulsed the girl because of the ensnared trap. But it wasn't that guilt that gnawed her core, crackling like the chores she perpetrated... a bore. It was when her mother released the doors to her hermit's shell. "Dion~ my girl..." she said. "My sweet girl, our family is now four." "Four..." Talia pressed her hands to her soft drum, tipping her fingers slightly over, wrapped around the belly like a musician adoring a new melody. And she hummed, happily with a grin wider than Dion's perceived reality. It almost felt surreal how far they'd come, but the image of her mother's fading gaze was followed by the discerning truth that the girl hoped to erase. She'd lost the chance to be a sister, left with nothing but the rust of her dirtied blade. Now alone with only the hopes of finding what little family remained. Bleeding underneath a tent within the hands of juvenile haste. 
Dion would have a rough awakening, attacked in her sleep by a menacing Black Watch Hunter survivor. He'd exclaim after trying to kill the girl in her sleep but being saved by Anima that she shouldn't have taken those weapons as it was the Black Watch's equipment. The only way currently to forcefully deprogram ownership was death and the hunter was desperate to find new equipment. He was already heavily injured, looking quite desperate but Dion wasn't having it. Anima transformed into a lioness, stepping between the young girl and her assailant. He was human with a penchant for being angered, attempting to attack again with his broken armor and knife. Anima successfully rips the man's arm off and Dion fires towards the individual's thigh, knocking him out cold. She'd try to nurse the man back to health, letting him rest in the cot after commanding the droid to stop attacking. Dion would sleep elsewhere, guarded by the android and would wake a couple hours later finding the man dead to his wounds. The girl would be upset she couldn't save the man, departing with Anima away from the warehouse for good. She looked for a sign or place of some kind that could have a map and found a facility with abandoned vehicles. She slipped into a trapdoor and found a hidden stowaway space where a waster probably resided in. She found a map and compared it with her own to get a grasp on where she might be, comparing landmarks. After assuming the direction she needed to take to find the Texas border, Dion left the structure only for her wounds to catch the scent of a freak eldritch nearby which begun to stalk the smell. Now outside the structure, she and Anima would end up having to turn while walking on a long road and there she was confronted by the strange hunting eldritch. It wore a cage-like face and had ragged clothes, attacking the two and overpowering Dion. Anima would finally gain the upper advantage, cutting down the eldritch to Dion's command and she'd fire what bullets she had remaining. She would be wounded by the eldritch, bleeding out from her hip and arm. Close to death, she would limp towards the corpse of the eldritch which fell into the sand near a lake when suddenly a large tentacle pulls it in, throwing out the eldritch fully recovered while releasing another much larger eldritch next to it. Dion looked towards the sudden threat she thought was killed, only for it to return and felt like she was finished. But a part of her kept fighting and decided to flee with Anima, riding the droid's back away from the scene. They would escape towards Texas, reaching its desert exterior and would find an abandoned tent right an empty field of sand. Collapsing inside the tent with Anima outside to guard her, she could no longer move with her entire body fatigued. Wounds all along her body with cuts, bruises, and possibly a broken bone somewhere. As she subtly falls asleep, she wouldn't dare get up due to her mind attempting to comfort her with August in mind. His arms embraced around her where she couldn't speak but appreciate the sentimental longing for her father. 
The group with August, Katelyn, and Sadine planned to depart after recovering enough water for a trip to the Black Crones. Their goal was to seize control of the siren that will give them an opportunity to sneak into the capital and assassinate Impervious as planned. They decided not everyone needed to leave for this mission and that having two people stay in the People's Sheriffs camp will be beneficial in the long run, especially to govern over their resources they will leave behind. So April and Clover were chosen to stay, much to them disagreeing on this decision and the rest of the group left for the crones. Having to go through Warlord Altoraga's territory, Sadine drove the group just towards the border of what is considered his land and said she couldn't follow further knowing her presence will spark communication with Warlord Impervious. Taking this chance to rest, the group had dinner by a campfire and talked about casual things with laughs between them. Taking the chances to rest, Katelyn dreamt of her brothers and time living in Ohio... missing it dearly. She felt the coming fear of the bio-print key and how that will change her entire life forever, like it did for August. Azure's dream was far more nightmarish, seeing everything in black and only being able to hear what was going on around him. The screams of his friends and family. A subtle change would ease the blindness away, visualizing an older gentleman whom use to mentor the green-haired young man and the lessons of embracing his heart. Though unlike the others, Mark's dream was tied deeply to the eldritch sense that he has. Visualizing eyes surrounding him in darkness, calling to him with emotions and threats... seeking his demise or curious to what he is. A destiny that he will face, surrounded by utter darkness... deep within a chasm of mutates. Kyla knew she was dreaming but it wasn't her memory. Seeing into years before the collapse of a woman who was looking at a photo of a man and young girl with solemn feelings of loss. Around Kyla through the eyes of another was a condominium, clean and rather empty. A call could be heard from a communication device with a hologram appearing and a telephone symbol across it. A voice would direct the woman orders and the address. She could see the woman glow green suddenly and rush out through a glass pane opening up for her. Kyla experienced this all through the eyes of the woman herself and as the memory ended, the cyborg learned of what her newfound chip is capable of doing. They would all awaken and depart on Sadine's truck towards Warlord Altoraga-2's territory. 
Dion had awoken but wouldn't budge from where she laid inside the tent until she heard the screams of a woman outside. Looking out the tent, she saw a person swallowed up by a sand whirlpool with teeth. It was some kind of eldritch, consuming the sand and person around it. She and Anima begun to flee from the location, ditching the tent. The girl assumed this tent belonged to that woman outside. She would then run off into the deep desert of Texas, coming across a collapsed fence in the sand. 
Azure checked their surroundings, scouting ahead and pointed out certain key details about the border being the collapsed fencing as well as a couple slow-moving drones in the sand. There weren't any threats for the group to notice. Katelyn prepared her bo-staff, charging up electricity while Mark sharpened his sword. Kyla looked rather uneased by the changes in her body. Katelyn, Kyla, Mark, Azure, and August left to sneak through Altoraga's territory only to be immediately detected by a flying drone above them. Everyone would inspect the horizon but only August noticed what was coming, which were a large wave of eldritch-android hybrids coming their way. They had large robotic legs and clumps of flesh, some loosely hanging off the steel. The slayer detected around forty of them rushing towards the group which led to them preparing for battle. August would cast out his fae hard-light abilities, creating a large bubble to protect Katelyn and Mark as they were being overwhelmed. Consecutively, Mark would slash his sword through several incoming hybrids and Katelyn would lung her bo-staff creating an electrical storm and killing numerous enemies. She realized she should use this ability more often. Kyla attempted to fly for her first time, shooting up into the sky wrapped in green plasma and flying through several hybrids while shooting large beams of light. Kyla would crash into the sand and Azure was quick to help the woman recover, sneakily cutting through the hybrids surrounding the cyborg. As this battle ensues, Dion finds herself witnessing the fight from behind a fence with Anima as a dog behind her. Her eyes widened as she spots who the girl recognizes as August creating vast forms of light, which she found different... assuming it was new technology. The fight was quick and eventually all the hybrids collapsed, dead around them. The drone would fly up to the group but before audio could come out, August shot it down with his rifle. The slayer commented how more would possibly come by later and that everyone needs to be alert and ready. The sun was setting and Mark would turn his flashlight on as a response to the darkening desert. After a few minutes, Dion would slowly approach the group and could only see their flashlights from where they were. Her thoughts fixated on the slaughter which occurred and what could possibly be August, not some hallucination of him. Her wounds and scars were open, blood spilled and still traveling along her limbs and torso. Staring right at August, she recognized his face and made no mistake, it was her father. August stared right at her, calling out to her and asking why she was here before swearing under his breath—"fuck it." And he didn't even wait, rushing down and sliding through the sand. He gave Dion a quick glance before embracing her tightly, recognizing Jacky's helmet which she wore. Touching her face, he pressed his forehead against her own and proceeded to pull his face away to look at her again. Katelyn from behind would comment to Mark asking who that girl might be, not recognizing her. He then asked several questions: "You're bleeding everywhere!?" and "How did you find me!?" Dion stood motionless, the tightness she had in her heart freed; locks and chains breaking with the force of August's sword. Dion's sobs would suddenly change into laughs as she was once again, reunited with August after being apart for so long. Mark watches this, collapsing to the sand and commenting on how he can finally rest. Dion ignores everything August says, simply asking: "is that really you this time, old man?" August would comment how he couldn't believe she was here and after such a long journey, feeling a renewed sense of freedom with this liberating moment... Dion replies how she couldn't believe she's here. August called for Katelyn to help Dion with her injuries. While this happened, he stepped away and spoke with Mark who had his own questions about the girl. August commenting that is his kid and him being surprised by this. The young girl wouldn't take her eyes off August, continuing to stare at her dad. She would respond to Katelyn's questions about the wounds and would continue her recovery. Next to Dion, the android would stare down Katelyn which would cause the medic to be somewhat nervous. 
The People's Sheriffs were having an important debate which took most of the community by storm. Blair and Raelyn disguised as Ether with Ben supporting her had an argument on what to do with Jack. If he should be exiled or killed, which Blair due to her ruthless background as well as most her loyalists wanting to remove the danger altogether were keen on killing the short teenager. After a long conversation back and forth between the two arguing sides, trying to convince the militia and refugees alike, Ben convinced everyone otherwise. Many arguments were about being better than warlords and sparing Jack while the other half argued he's a danger to everyone, killing half the force sent out... members of families in this camp. Blair's charisma was difficult to compete with but many refugees found her behavior frightening, due to it being closely similar to Warlords. This led Ben and Raelyn suggesting she try to calm down after having a discussion alone, stating people will be afraid with this behavior. While this happened, Jack tried to escape several times... failing each chance he had. With many people still wanting the boy dead, Jack was escorted out from the camp for his safety as well as the others... exiled permanently with no tools but just his high-tech fan. 
After a while of contemplating on what's next, Blair would ask Ben where August's group was and he'd tell them that they left for their plan to kill Impervious and that he plans on connecting with their backer to eventually assist their group. Suddenly the sound of a Coil Boy vehicle parked outside their settlement which caused the leaders to panic. Confronting the individual, they found it unusual for a Coil Boy to be alone when they usually come in pairs. The crazy white-skinned half-mutant started spouting how he came here to redeem himself for his failures. He would then attack Ben and Macklin, trying to kill them in the process. This led to an all-out fight when Blair joined in slightly later, realizing the Coil Boy wasn't dying to their gun shots due to his spiked adrenaline and regeneration ability. Eventually the Coil Boy was killed after breaking his adrenaline container, but activated a red flare before collapsing into the sand. This led to the entire camp preparing an evacuation, radioing for assistance. 
Crusher and Trevor, two mercenaries who have recently begun working together were camping nearby Blair's camp just between the border to Altoraga-2's territory and the People's Sheriffs. Crusher complained stating: "me hungry" and Trevor mentioning how they are low on resources and money, so they should eventually find a job. Trevor is a cyborg who had recently lost his memories and decided to travel for some self-discovery, meeting Crusher who recently left a group of bandits in Texas. His companion was a large tank with a strong build, usually keeping himself from interacting with others physically due to his unnatural brute strength. As they talked though rather half-heartedly, they saw Jack who was recently exiled walk by and begun talking to him. After some conversation and offering to help Jack if they do a job with them, the teenager decided to sneak away to be on his own for a while. The two wasters who lived in Texas heard some gunfire from the People's Sheriff's camp and noticed they were killing a Coil Boy who just happened to send up a signal flare. Knowing this would lead to an eventual attack, they choose to flee before hearing on the radio that they were requesting help for evacuating and would ask for any helpful hands—whether that be mercenaries or merchants nearby. Coming to the camp because they needed the payment, Crusher and Trevor assisted the group in escaping the camp. Successful, the remaining Coil Boys ransacked the People's Sheriffs home and the people were dispersed into three groups. Trevor tagged along with Blair's group while Ben on horseback went off on his own with the refugees as well as April and Clover. Crusher having lost his way while traversing the desert and escaping found himself wandering towards Altoraga-2's territory. 
After the encounter with the army of eldritch hybrids, the group found shelter in a large structure that looked to be drilled into the earth. It was surrounded by fresh water and small abandoned buildings around it. Mark, Azure, and Kyla took to resting inside one of the deeper rooms while August took another room with Dion. Katelyn still assisting Dion was alone with the pair, having a short conversation about everything that had happened. Dion explained some of what she went through to get to August and eventually discovered Katelyn was the girl who disappeared which August wouldn't stop talking about when they first met. Embarrassing and exposing her father in front of Katelyn, the doctor with a shy expression covered her now bright red face to the words Dion remembered August would say with exaggeration. Some hilarious denial went back and forth between August and Dion before quieting down to rest. After a few hours of rest, Katelyn and August stepped out to have a brief talk with each other. Opening up about how difficult these last few weeks have been, Katelyn giving the safe shoulder for August to rely on. After a short and sweet moment, August confirmed how he felt in the past which caused Katelyn to be flustered. But this moment was interrupted by a loud quaking noise and shake which the group only heard slightly ten to twenty minutes beforehand. It was a rocket drill, a device that can launch itself upwards or downwards with massive engines. A flying drone would stop by the drill and the voice of an android introducing himself came through, identified as Altoraga-2. The android threatened August and Katelyn, stating it had seen the unique abilities of their group and wanted to experience them first-hand... inviting the heroes to its humble arena a couple miles away. The android then stated they better hurry up and escape or they'll be buried alive proceeding to then have the entire structure crash into the ground. August was quick to embrace Katelyn to protect her and use his hard-light to defend Dion who was farther away while the entire structure collapsed but to the group's dismay, Mark, Azure, and Kyla were taken by the rubble. Staring at the large debris and destroyed structure, August would slam his fist into the pool of fresh water while Katelyn and Dion stared in disbelief to the incident that happened. The slayer proceeds to shoot the drone down and discussed finding another way to the others they lost. 
Mark, Azure, and Kyla would find themselves free-falling with debris surrounding them. The two boys would fall atop each other and begin complaining as to how annoying this was. Kyla herself would break through the debris utilizing her new plasma-based abilities, safely landing with the other two before being struck heavily by debris above her. This caused her to injure herself and receive a concussion, relying on the bickering duo to get through their predicament. A faint noise of August's voice could be heard from above and the trio decided to prioritize an escape through an abandoned facility found underground with multiple tunnels that spanned through a former mineshaft and underground cargo-site merchants used to manage before it was taken by the android warlord. 
August, Dion, and Katelyn would reunite with Sadine who decided to drive into the territory anyway after hearing what happened to the group through radio comms. Since Altoraga already knows they are within his territory, she thought it be best to join August. Clearly still having strong feelings for him since the time they were teenagers. Uniting with the others, she tried to introduce herself to Dion which came off as somewhat pushy and found it surprising she was August's child. The four would then drive through Altoraga's territory and would come across a large brute who went by the name of Crusher, who had recently drifted lost. August would ask if Crusher knew where he was and the large man confirmed he was lost which caused August to laugh from how the giant said it, which caused Katelyn to sigh disappointingly to the slayer's teasing. Sadine knew well August's teasing behavior as it happened with her during their first encounter in years. August would offer to shake hands after agreeing to take the large man with them, which led to the giant unsure they should shake and hesitantly agreeing which caused the brute to almost break the slayer's fingers. They would drive off towards a mine shaft entrance that Sadine stated could connect to the rocket drill they were resting at earlier. 
Mark and Azure would slaughter many eldritch that seemed to infest the routes they took underground, while evading others that appeared too difficult to battle. Mark realized this was fairly similar to his dream he had where he was surrounded by many eldritch, staring at him with emotions of hunger and confusion. They grew exhausted and had a limit to how much energy they could output as well as bringing a weakened Kyla along with them. After fighting their way through many different abominations, they would come across something extremely deadly and vicious, mimicking different voices and having an obscenely large blade with many arms. It would chase the trio through the tunnels, eventually held back by metal bars. Its constant flurry of emotions would cause Mark's senses to spiral out of control as they attempted to evade it. While this happened, a boy who had recently snuck through the mines would watch the group. It was Mato Akecheta, a boy who was part of the viper gang back in Ohio, had found his way to the Texas Wastelands... arriving recently in hopes of exacting his vengeance towards Mark's group. 
August would tell Crusher that he doesn't have to help them by risking his life to save their friends, but the giant insisted due to them taking him in as well as giving him provisions to survive. They approach the entrance of the mine shaft and spot Mark, Azure, as well as an injured Kyla rushing out from within. Relieved they were alive, the group was slightly excited but the trio looked frightened. They were being chased by something sinister. Closing the door behind them, it would meet with the impact of the multi-armed manifestation of eldritch. Its many eyes would look towards the group with the desire to consume. Mark could sense the eldritch's only emotions were to eat the group and torture them. The teenager, Mato would sneak out from another smaller exit and circle around the vicinity where the group was. He noticed August, who he assumed was the leader and decided he would kill him outright for everything that's happened... specifically only him because of his narrow-minded thought process. While waiting to find the right moment to assassinate August, the group would be met with the escape of the vicious eldritch and would immediately begin an encounter with it. It would toss around multiple members of the group, almost killing Mark who had to fight it up close. Its blade would cut right through the stone floor beneath them and rip into the sand around. August would immediately aid Dion after it attempted to put the girl down which Mato noticed, deciding to put his rifle down and join the group's fight... only to demand they stop trying to kill it because he believed eldritch were spirits. The group ignores Mato since this was a life and death situation, which led to Mato threatening to shoot August in front of everyone while the battle raged on. This clearly upset Mark as he was quick to recognize that Mato was one of the bikers he personally screwed over, so him threatening someone who didn't make the call to blow up the bar decided the only person who was to die for it was August. Eventually, Mato held back on shooting August while everyone was trying to deal with the eldritch. Eventually after a thorough struggle, the group would decapitate it, only for it to evolve into something much worse. Realizing it would be difficult for a prolonged fight, August cast his hard-light dome around the eldritch which gave everyone time to escape. As the group left, the evolving eldritch decided to return into the mines to feed on the remaining eldritch inside. Mato would be confronted by Dion, having a solemn and awkward as she offers him some support a moment before separating from the girl. The rest of the group reunited and decided to make camp back away from the desert, deciding their next steps; regarding the invitation to fight with Altoraga-2. 
With their camp setup and coordinates to Altoraga's invitation, the group decided to take a day for rest and to recover for the battle to come. Katelyn and Sadine would talk and humor their admiration for August while Crusher took the opportunity to grow accustomed to the group. Mark and Kyla were talking while Azure took to sitting alone, assigned with guard duty. August and Dion were catching up, embracing after she explained more on what happened with her family as well as the Frostlights. He would briefly leave and would speak with the group about what they will do against Altoraga-2. They would then spend the rest of the night, resting in his tent. A distance away, a smaller camp was made and it was Wolf who had been tailing August's group, hoping to find answers through the slayer regarding his past. He was accompanied by Sister Laya, an advanced healing android he met earlier while he past the Texas border. Wolf learned the android was on a pilgrimage of self-discovery and was strangely practicing religious customs. He kept a distance away, utilizing his sniper rifle and binoculars to watch the group. As he continued to watch, he noticed Mato sneaking towards the encampment and decided to aim his sniper rifle to inspect what was happening. Wolf catches on that the teenager was there, aiming his rifle at August who had just entered the tent. A sudden feeling of rage filled him with the desire to protect the slayer which forced him to aim his sniper, missing his silenced shots to put down the teenager. Mato would successfully sneak past the group and slide into August and Dion's tent with his pistol out, ready to shoot August who was fast asleep next to Dion. Anima, the android would sit by the two and find Mato's sudden appearance as suspicious but thought nothing of it. Mato would then aim his pistol with the desire to kill August while he's asleep next to his daughter but would hesitate, stepping out of the tent... only to be spotted by Sadine who noticed the young adult was holding a pistol in hand. The entire group was alerted to Mato's appearance and this led to Mato being restrained by Mark as well as Sadine. August and Dion would leave the tent as they witnessed the would-be assassin. Mark would express that August had little to do with the decision he and April made blowing up the bar even when there were young bikers inside due to the fact they tried to kill them. Mato felt justified for his revenge but it was their criminal activity as well as the fact they tried to rob the group they were slaughtered. Sadine was especially angry since she deeply cared for and is in love with August. Both Mark and Sadine begun torturing Mato which led to the woman shooting in the teenager's knee cap. Katelyn found this was going too far and attempted to stop this while August who was also angered agreed this was going too far. The slayer would then push the group away from the boy and gave the kid a knife, saying he should end his life right here and now. Everyone would freak out to August's rash decision but Mato would fail to pursue the attempt, which was an extreme action August took to prove the young man had no guts. Mark and Crusher would then take Mato away, tying him up in a chair. August asked Katelyn to tend to Mato's wounds while the rest decided to rest for their fight with Altoraga tomorrow. Dion disliked Mark and Sadine for their actions towards Mato, finding herself uncomfortable with those that surrounded her father. She especially disliked Sadine who kept trying to mother her. 
The next day, the group would leave for Altoraga's coordinates. A stubborn Dion decided she would go with August no matter what, which he eventually allowed knowing she didn't want to be controlled so thoroughly. With Anima alongside her, she as well as August, Kyla, Katelyn, and Mark left in Sadine's truck for what appeared to be an arena with a few facilities inside. Sadine, Azure, and Crusher decided to stay back and keep an eye on Mato as well as the camp. Wolf and Sister Laya decided to follow after the group, following after August. Dion and the gang would be met with Altoraga-2 who was a maroon-shaded android alongside a small puppy-looking eldritch next to it as Altoraga welcomed its guests. Summoning an eldritch-hybrid to step towards the center of the arena which looked like a large circle, it lifted up a female human captive as she begged for mercy. Raised up into the air, she would be slaughtered as her innards were ripped out and intestines hanging out from where her belly used to be. Throwing her to the side, this caused Kyla to be enraged in a fit of anger which led her to dash towards the hybrid. Altoraga laughed with many threats, saying it will enjoy experimenting on the group and learning what makes their abilities truly tick. This boss battle was extremely harsh as Altoraga utilized forcefield technologies to resist any attacks and in return would dish out heavy fire from its nano-tech minigun from where the android stood. The little eldritch named Princess would knock the group around, causing them to be vulnerable to attacks. Wolf and Sister Laya would quickly join into the battle which would surprise the group as they recognized the masked assassin from their encounters back in Ohio. August knowing that was once his best friend who became antagonistic towards them before deciding to assist them against the White Lady. Katelyn was cornered by Altoraga's eldritch which led to the slayer utilizing his hard-light to protect her, stating something they talked about earlier on how he would ensure she won't die. Mark and Wolf took down a hybrid while Kyla managed to deal with the annoying eldritch dog. Eventually Mark would call for August and with Wolf's help, they would figure out how to disable part of the forcefield but this led to Katelyn and Kyla being trapped in the center, able to damage the android warlord but were also vulnerable to attacks without cover. Kyla would put her all into her plasma blasts but it wasn't enough as both were met with many incendiary grenades. Katelyn was on the verge of death, struggling in the sand to survive while Kyla tried to shelter the dying doctor. As this happened, Dion with Anima succeeded in disarming the other half which would disable the entire forcefield. August and Dion would then rush Altoraga from opposite sides, teaming on the warlord with their martial arts. August utilized his hard-light to quickly scale up into the air while his daughter ran up the steps leading up to the android on the opposite end. Dion would utilize her Black Watch whip, thrusting the android into the wall while the slayer rammed the being with pot shots as well as physical strikes. As this happened, the warlord summoned numerous sky drones to shoot light from the sky. While this entire battle was happening, Sister Laya was using her nano abilities to help heal those injured and was struggling to keep Katelyn alive when the forcefield was up, until it was brought back down. In a final attempt to defeat the warlord while everyone was dodging rays of light from the sky, Wolf sniped the android and the battle was settled. 
They would leave the battle, realizing they couldn't save the rest of the captive slaves of Altoraga. But at least a terrible warlord was defeated. Knowing this would bring trouble for their mission, they decided to depart the next day and returned to camp for rest. Wolf decided to stray back, slightly farther away in his own camp while Sister Laya chose to converse with the group and get to know them. Somewhat sidetracked from their main task, which was to reach the siren and lure out Impervious, they decided to leave for the Black Crones the next day before news on Altoraga's death spreads. Their camp was nearby the bustling android town known as Scraptunk Yard which didn't bother them all too much since many of the droids were just avoiding them, thinking Altoraga will deal with them sooner. August and Dion would as well as learn about Anima's functions. The group would then circle together, discussing plans for the Black Crones. August and Sadine would explain that they are widows as well as former servants to a fallen Warlord. Women that wiped out an entire civilization controlled by a union alone, which was the city Crusher was born in. They are highly dangerous and known for their use of illusions. After the fall of their warlord, they were designated guardians of the siren which summons all warlords to a great meeting or as an alert of a vicious warning in the lands of Texas. If this siren were to be misused, people will be slaughtered. Mark thought this was a terrible idea, especially since they just came back from fighting with another incredibly difficult threat and almost died. Katelyn was injured, trying to recuperate in her tent while the group discussed the difficult plan. Kyla having gone through two difficult challenges also needed to rest but eventually stepped out. After their discussion, everyone would go about the day conversing and having dinner. August had a new tent setup with Dion which gave them room and space to do their personal things, from reading to talking with one another. August would even ask Dion to get some food ready for Mato as well, knowing the boy might not accept the meal if it was coming from him. Dion agreed, taking the food with her and speaking with Mato who was restrained. She spoke with Mark, the only person she could about her growing guilt regarding the incident that happened in Menagerie Market when she killed the old man who was an arms dealer. Kyla talked about how she might just leave the group after Texas and talked about her insecurities which Kyla mentioned August wouldn't be happy to hear about her killing the man which Mark disagreed wouldn't be the case. Dion was around, hearing this and felt uncomfortable. While they spoke August and Crusher would spar, Dion hoping her father would lose would then be disappointed when he won instead. Anima betting for August's victory and Crusher stating to remind him not to mess with boss man. Eventually, August would then approach Kyla and console her while mentioning that they are family now. And they will right the wrongs they made in the past together. After a deep conversation between the duo and Mark clarifying he knew August wouldn't be mad, just disappointed. Kyla and August embraced afterward, proceeding to move separately to rest in their dignified tents. 
An hour later, a loud engine could be heard a distance away which alerted Crusher and August who was then approached by a man with a strange mutated face. He was a mercenary who called himself Moth man and said that he came in peace, requesting someone be given up to him. Mark decided to humor this stranger while August thought it's suspicious someone would approach them in a Warlord's direct territory. The Moth Man mentioned his contractor that went by the name of the Black Widow had a message for the Wolf to receive and that he knows they have him. They would deny having Wolf and eventually, annoyed by how untrusting August was as well as his teasing would smoke bomb the camp... ruining the leftovers while driving off with the record player that has the recording left intact. August and Sadine would then look for Wolf while listening to the recording which in summary was her saying she won't hunt Wolf anymore if he either dies or gives up his role as an assassin with the Spider's Den; that she's grown tired of chasing him and that Texas is a hell hole. They would find Wolf and play the recording for him and August would ask he just camp with them. Reluctant at first, Wolf eventually agrees and decides to live with the others in their much larger camp. While this happened, Mato attempted to escape but struggled to move far, hiding behind a tent. Crusher and Mark would then find the young man, hauling him back to his chair and discussing what to do with the lad. Dion would play with Anima as well as Crusher soon after, with the giant defeated by Anima in a small game of tag. As everyone was resting, deep in the early morning, August stepped out having a panic attack. There was a lot of stress and even with Wolf's presence, he was bothered. He would collapse to the floor after overloading his fae ability, causing him to collapse while a large hard-light bubble formed around him, shrinking suddenly before bursting and causing a massive crater in the sand to form. Wolf was first to wake up, noticing what happened to August, he shot up his hand gun to alert the camp to call their medic. He was collapsed on the floor, unconscious and his heart had slowed down in beating. Crusher, Mark, Sadine, and Kyla would rush out checking on August. Kyla would try to create something to hopefully jumpstart the slayer while Dion peeked out to see what was the commotion. Crusher would turn to the young girl and state something happened to August... that maybe it's best she stay inside her tent. The girl panicked, not wanting to lose her only family left soon after reuniting with him; always afraid because of all the times August had been so close to death. She would rush out, filled with rage thinking Mato had something to do with this. Dion would confront Mato who had no idea what was happening and would realize it had something to do with her father. Dion would stab a blade into Mato's hand, watching him as he winced in pain. While this happened, Katelyn was helped up and she used her bo-staff to bring back August with a small electrical pulse. The doctor would eventually return back to her tent for her continued recovery. August would then awaken, confused to what happened. Mark mentioned he should go to Dion, with the slayer listening and leaving them behind to check on his daughter. Crusher who was already there watched Dion torture Mato and August then called out to her which led to the girl suddenly turning with an expression of bewilderment. She dropped the blade, stunned by her own actions towards Dion and was immediately embraced by her dad. Everyone would gather around and August would say that they'll leave in the afternoon instead... saying sorry for waking everyone up so early. 
Later the next day; Crusher, Mato, Kyla, Sister Laya, and Azure would stay behind at the camp while the rest of the group went to confront the Black Crones. The group decide to follow August's plan to group each person with a partner to assist one another against possible illusions. Wolf volunteers to be partnered with August while Mark and Crusher join together. Against Dion's own wishes, she reluctantly partners with Sadine with Anima tagging along. Utilizing incendiary grenades they collected from their fight with Altoraga, the group is ready. As they traverse through a solemn and strange pathway... the group noticed several bonfires with women dressed in black dancing around the flames. Multiple tall crosses towered over the group with bodies strung up and black bandages covering the eyes of the men they turned eunuchs. Eventually the group arrived by the tower that held up the bell which is guarded by several elderly women and a much older woman with a cane who stood across the group in front of the entrance of said tower. The elderly woman is identified as the chieftain and she recognized Sadine immediately as well as August. She made a comment that the "knight", referring to August had found another princess to serve. This comment slightly excited Sadine due to her feelings for August and muttered a quiet response about it which Dion overheard, causing her to laugh due to her distaste and lack of respect for the woman. After a fierce battle, the entire group would believe they killed each elite crone but in realization... they were all knocked out by illusionary gas. Except the android Anima who battled alone against the crone witches, giving some members enough time to awaken. Dion would awaken first, quickly spotting a trap underneath the sand which she evaded. Everyone else unfortunately were caught in the snare as large electrical walls formed up and surrounded the others. August, Mark, and Sadine would unfortunately be struck with explosions from the crone's attacks... which caused them to stay knocked down. This forced Crusher and Wolf to protect their designated partners who were in critical condition while Sadine laid alone in her own cage. Dion being the only one freed from the traps attempts to scale up the tower and cornered the Crone Chieftain. The elderly woman knowing she had lost gives up a device after smashing up one button, telling the young girl she could only press one button that will free one cage open while killing the rest that are caged. Dion stared in bewilderment, effectively having the life of the others in her hands. Wolf would yell from the cage stating he will try and protect August from the electrocution. Crusher and Mark decided their fates would be to perish, assuming Dion would free her father. Dion looked around carefully and noticed a larger button connected to the siren which would summon the warlords was also connected directly to the cages below with a large wire. Those who were still knocked out would awaken and be told Dion is alone above the tower. Dion instead pressed that button which caused the loud wailing noise of sirens all across the Texas territory. All the cages are then released and the group would escape their cages safely. The group discussed what to do now that the sirens were active. August mentioned at least everyone is still alive but now they have a time limit to sneak into Regal Capital for the assassination plan. But the issue was they can't have any witnesses here who can inform Impervious of their actions. Wolf, Crusher, Sadine, and Mark believe its best to kill the crone apprentices that are now fleeing. August hesitated not wanting to participate in the slaughter but eventually gave a final shot to a fleeing straggler. The rest of the group would shoot down the women fleeing. The Crone Chieftain would have a mental breakdown, telling Dion that she had doomed them all. That they will all die and thousands will be slaughtered through Texas for her actions. Crusher would then head up to the tower with the intention to kill the crone chieftain while Jacky commented to August about what sort of things he teaches Dion. August looked up to the tower from what he referenced with a pointed finger and saw Dion utilizing her hybrid-back arms she found from the battle with Altoraga, pinning the Crone Chieftain with jabs through her body... forcing the woman to watch her people be slaughtered. Crusher would stand behind Dion, waiting for her to finish what she was doing. The young girl would then drop the woman down, leaving her to die to Crusher's hands. August then commented that he didn't teach Dion this. 
The sirens wailed all across Texas and Ash-Upon-Steel would be seen standing around Austin Rover's central square, listening to the noise. He would direct a techie to send out drones to the sky. And a distance farther up north was Impervious Regal with his arms out high welcoming his people from a balcony attached to his massive fortress. There he would claim words that were pure of pride and that he will see to the disturbance of the sirens and vanquish such pests that challenge his presence as well as disrespect tradition. Those that looked to Impervious sees him as a god. His voice was so powerful that it boomed across the Regal Capital City. There would be fear and terror in the eyes of the crowd below as an unplanned siren could mean a great change, a tragedy, traitors, or a sudden war. It is usually used for the traditional meeting of Warlords. There Impervious commands his vast army to depart the capital with him. 
===Chapter 3===
======Bouquet of Thorns - Year 2163======
A woman named Griffin, a Freak-Eldritch who managed to retain her sanity had been hiding out by a lighthouse for months due to her being wanted by many different people including Barge. Her life's been difficult but she managed to retain a simple life as well as routine, cooking during the mornings and sitting outside her lighthouse in Sunrise Islands, sipping some coffee when suddenly she felt the ground around her shake. Something that never happened before. From behind the tower she witnessed a large ship passing through with weapons loaded atop it. After watching it for a while, she was suddenly attacked by an assassin that looked similar to an animal wrangler wearing a large fur coat. In an intense struggle, she would find herself pushed off the railing and directly landing to the rocks below. 
Axel Vuurmakyr, also known as The Stranger, was out on a bounty looking for a man named Arthur. He would find him hiding behind a door and found it rather too easy as well as suspicious due to the behavior of the man not matching the information he had. After careful questioning, the man hesitated to share details to why he burned down a computer lab as he didn't want to reel another person into the trouble. He begged Axel to free him due to not wanting to leave his son alone with the dangers of those chasing him. He didn't understand exactly what this man meant and eventually left him to Barge's jail, heading to the bounty clerk to turn his accomplished mission. There he is met with a woman in white who had gentle manners, the White Lady. He asked a couple questions about the bounty and the woman mentioned he shouldn't be too curious, explaining why he was wanted which was due to his actions of vandalism as well as breaking and entering. After their quick discussion, she offered him other job opportunities which he accepted.
===Chapter 4===
======Siege of Two Fronts - Year 2163======
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===Chapter 5===
======Fury on Wheels - Year 2163======
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===Chapter 6===
======The Two Bunkers - Year 2163======
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===Epilogue===
======A New Beginning - Year 2163======
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This plot-line continues into the Blue Helmet's Anthologies.
===Main Character Cast - Warlords of Texas Plotline===
*August West - Protagonist/Deuteragonist (Appears in chapters 1-)
*Katelyn Nevin - Protagonist/Deuteragonist (Appears in chapters 1-)
*Mark De Mark - Protagonist/Deuteragonist (Appears in chapters 1-)
*Kyla Goodall - Protagonist/Deuteragonist (Appears in chapters 1-6)
*Dion Smith-Hart - Protagonist/Deuteragonist (Appears in chapters 1-)
*Anastasia Clover - Supporting (Appears in chapters 1-2, 6)
*April West - Supporting (Appears in chapters 1-2, 6)
*Azure Cortez - Supporting (Appears in chapters 1-)
*Warlord Impervious - Main Antagonist (Appears in chapters 2, 4)
*Sadine Regal - Protagonist/Antagonist (Appears in chapters 1-)
*Crusher - Supporting/Deuteragonist (Appears in chapters 2-)
*Altoraga-2 - Antagonist (Appears in chapter 2)
*Jack Maxi Benedict - Deuteragonist/Antagonist (Appears in chapters 1, 3)
*Wolf Spider/Jacky Anderson - Deuteragonist/Supporting (Appears in chapters 2-)
*Blair Atilita - Supporting (Appears in chapters 1-4, 6)
*Ben - Supporting (Appears in chapters 1-2, 6)
*Raelyn Cardenas - Supporting (Appears in chapters 1-2, 6-)
*Macklin Rogers - Supporting (Appears in chapters 1-)
*Trevor Jacqueline - Supporting (Appears in chapters 2, 4-5)
*Mato Akecheta - Supporting/Antagonist (Appears in chapters 2-3, 6)
*Sister Laya - Supporting (Appears in chapters 2-6)
*Xavier Cardenas - Antagonist (Appears in chapter 4)
*Ash-Upon-Steel - Supporting (Appears in chapter 2, 5)
=== Main Character Cast - Sins of the Past Plotline ===
* "White Lady" - Main Antagonist (Appears in chapters 1, 3, 6)
* Luna "Moon" Vex - Protagonist (Appears in chapters 1, 3)
* Griffin Fernhalfe - Protagonist (Appears in chapters 3)
* Axel Vuurmakyr - Protagonist (Appears in chapters 3)
* Maximilian Vex - Deuteragonist (Appears in chapter 1)
* Ashlyn Dawn - Supporting (Appears in chapter 1)
* Sunny "Sunday" Vex - Supporting (Appears in chapter 1)
* Luna Quartz - Supporting (Appears in chapters 3-4)
* C3 - Supporting (Appears in chapters 3-4)
* Kai Windhold - Supporting (Appears in chapters 4)
* Freya Fairchild - Supporting (Appears in chapters 4)
* Amina Selena - Supporting (Appears in chapters 4)
* Soan Bonaventure - Supporting (Appears in chapters 4)
* Nolan - Antagonist (Appears in chapter 4)
* Fyto - Supporting (Appears in chapters 4)
* "Furry" Kelly - Supporting (Appears in chapters 4)
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===Significant Character Minor Appearances===
*Talia Hart - Minor Character (Appears in chapter 1)
*Jojack King - Minor Character (Appears in chapters 1, 4)
*Boss - Minor Character (Appears in chapters 1)
*James - Minor Character (Appears in chapters 1)
*Bob - Minor Character (Appears in chapters 1)
*Mimic - Deuteragonist/Antagonist (Appears in chapter 2)
*Black Widow - Deuteragonist/Antagonist (Appears in chapter 2)
*Masked Man - Supporting/Antagonist (Appears in chapter 2)
*Black Crone Elder - Antagonist (Appears in chapter 2)
*Arthur - Minor Character (Appears in chapter 3)
*Moth Mercenary - Minor Character (Appears in chapters 3-4)
*Tom - Minor Character (Appears in chapter 4)
*Calypso Windhold - Minor Character (Appears in chapter 4)
*Divina Tisdale - Minor Character (Appears in chapter 4)
*Mesmeralda Regal - Antagonist (Appears in chapter 3)
*Lenora Regal - Antagonist (Appears in chapter 4)
===RP-Setup Credits===
*Main Story GM: Light & Capu.
*Assistant Story/Encounter GMs: Halo, Capu, Mercy.
*NPC Play: Mercy.
*NPC/Enemy Rig Design: Mercy, Light, Halo, PanDorE.
*Location Building & Setup: Mercy, Light, Halo, Capu.
*Boss Encounter Actors: Light, SlimeGaming, Natural1Suffering, Mercy, Halo, Capu.
*Summary Writing: Light & Capu
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