Eden's Bio-Anomaly part 9

## Eden's Bio-Anomaly Chapter/Part 9

It had been a couple of hours since both Merus and Himmsworth fell asleep. However, Merus had abruptly awoken from his sleep.

With a yawn he realized that he hasn’t meditated for a while and remembering Prism words, he had gotten into position, he crossed his legs and closed his eye. He began to think about his belonging in the world and such.

Another couple of hours had passed, and the front door opened to Reia’s home. Merus’s head twitched to the side, hearing the faint footsteps on the first floor of the house. He paid no mind to it as he figured it was Reia. The foosteps then moved to the stairs and to the hallway.

The door to the room opened with a creak. “What the?” Said a voice. “Hey, who the hell are you?” A young boy said from the doorway. He stared at Merus with an eyebrow raised.

Merus peaked open his eyes and looked at the young boy. “oh! I’m Merus! Reia said I could rest here for a bit.” Merus said with a nervous smile he knew it felt somewhat weird.

“Uhh, I'm Cole, nice to meet you” Cole said. Merus climbed out of Cole’s bed and the two shook hands.

”Nice to meet you too! I assume you must be her son?” Merus asked with a hint of curiosity.

Cole nodded. “Yea. Where's your mum?” He asked.

”Mapping out the stars and stuff like that.” Merus answered with a sort of boastful tone.

“Oh cool. So then what do you do?” Cole questioned with curiosity. As he asked, Himmsworth had woken up and took a big stretch before sitting.

”Nothing yet, but I do hope I can do what she does someday! But what about you?” Merus said with enthusiasm.

Cole’s face turned somber at the question. “I just got back from school. My dad use to be a pretty cool warrior though, until that Falklore guy killed him…” His tone shook slightly as he got the words out.

As the atmosphere grew somewhat tense, Merus’s face sort of dropped its smile. “I’m…very sorry to hear that.” He said, however, he didn't want to believe it.

“No, don't be. Its not your fault. Its just Eden and they're awful ways.”  Cole walked over and saw his small sword and picked it up. “Once I grow up, I'll take my vengeance.” He said. Cole stared intently at the sword almost with a hint of malice.

“Vengeance leads nowhere.” Himmsworth said. Cole stopped staring for a second and averted his attention onto Himmsworth with a blank stare.

“AAAHHHH! IS THAT A TALKING CAT!?” Cole shouted in shock. He almost fell down.

just as Merus became uncomfortable with the topic, he figured it was the perfect opportunity to change the topic. “yea! That’s Himmsworth.” Merus chuckled.

“Greetings.” Himmsworth said, giving his paw a lick.

“ ....ooook.” Cole said with some unease.

”yup! So, what do you do for fun around here?” Merus asked

Cole looked up slightly in thought. “oh uhhh. Mainly run around. Play some games with kids or explore the old ruins” he said, however one thing had caught Merus’s attention.

”old ruins? That sounds pretty interesting. What are those?” Merus said with an interested expression.

“They're supposedly old ruins from an age before ages. It's really cool stuff. My dad used to take me there.” Cole said as he leaned against the doorway.

”That sounds really fun! Think we could go to that?” Merus asked with an excited tone. Cole raised an eyebrow, looking Merus up and down.

“I don't know, you look pretty fragile.” Cole said. Merus' expression quickly changed to that of annoyance.

”Fragile?! I think I can handle myself!” Merus exclaimed with a pout, he crossed his arms. Cole looked at Himmsworth who looked back at him.

“He can handle himself.” Himmsworth nodded.

”I’m pretty capable of doing some pretty cool things.” Merus said with a smug smile across his face.

“Like what? You double jointed?” Cole smirked as he leaned against the door.

”I have no idea what that means, but I’ll show you when we get there!” Merus gave a confident smirk.

“Sure yea, have you had breakfast yet?” Cole asked

”I have not, is your mom cooking some?” Merus answered, tilting his head.

“No, she has work at the church. We can make something.” Cole said as he got up from the door.

”oh, okay! Although I don’t know how to cook.” Merus said

“I do, come on.” Cole left his room and walked down stairs. Merus and Himmsworth followed quickly behind.

They eventually made it to the kitchen where Cole began to make some food. “you like eggs?” He asked, awaiting an answer

“Yes.” Himmsworth nodded, jumping up onto a seat and sitting down.

”I’ve never had it, but I’ll try some!” Merus exclaimed with a smile, sitting down next to Himmsworth.

“Cool, which kind of eggs? Dragon, Phoenix, Worm or Fair?” Cole asked as he got a pan out.

“Oooooo, I like some Worm eggs please.” Himmsworth answered.

”uh, just give me your favorite one and I’ll try it!” Merus replied. Cole looked at Merus for a second.

“...ok sure” Cole said as he got out a carton of worm and Phoenix eggs and started making it.

“Hope you got a tough stomach.” Himmsworth chuckled.

“So what's your home like?” Cole asked, turned away from the two.

”uh, it’s much fancier I’d say, lots of stars just cosmic stuff.” Merus answered. He was sort of dismissive about the topic.

“Cool, makes sense. Your hair is a little warm.” Cole said as he flipped the eggs.

”Yea, it’s always been like that.” Merus chuckled

“Weird.” Cole said

”yup. So tell me more about these ruins.” Merus said, leaning his head onto the table, atop his hands

“Well basically they're these old fragments of apparently what this land use to be. Giant statues with spears and shields and stuff.

Supposedly they called them...

Eh, I don't remember that part. However, they were pretty cool.” Cole turned with the breakfast and came over and gave them breakfast.

”That does sound pretty cool.” Merus smiled. He turned his attention towards the breakfast eggs, taking a bite out of them.

Cole and Himmsworth watched him. The Eggs tasted like a bombshell of flavor went off in his mouth with a hint of meat in it.

“You like it?” Cole asked as Himmsworth began to eat his eggs.

”yea it’s really good!” Merus smiled as he began to dig in, practically eating the eggs within seconds.

“I’m glad.” Himmsworth chuckled, egg whites on his fur.

“Alrighty bright eyes, I'll go ahead and make my way out. See you outside.” Cole said. He waved to the two, opening the door and closing it behind him.

”we’ll be there in a bit!” Merus waved to Cole on his way out.

Merus turned to Himmsworth. “He seems pretty cool.”

“He is yea, he's a bit troubled, but he's good.” Himmsworth said. He continued eating as Merus did so too.

”well, a lot of people are.” Merus said. He hopped out of the chair. “you done eating?” He asked, taking his own plate to the sink.

“Not quite yet.” Himmsworth replied.

”okay! I’ll just meet you outside then!” Merus smiled, walking towards the door. He opened it and walked outside, closing it behind.

“Hey bub, glad to see you. Ready to go?” Cole turned to Merus with a smile.

”yup!” Merus nodded in excitement.

“Alright, let's go.” Cole said as he began walking through town and towards its exit. Merus followed Cole through the town.

The two kept going, passing by large farmlands and even large expansive lands of woods.

The walk had to have been strenuous. Merus looked at the many trees and things around as they continued to walk.

Merus and Cole eventually arrived to a hill where they could see the ruins. “Here it is boy scout.” Cole waved his hand out and showed entire ruined city made of bricks and stones all laid out

”woaaah…” Merus’s eyes widened in awe. “This place is awesome!” He exclaimed with excitement.

“Yea its alright nothing too special from far away like this.” Cole then jumped down from the hill and jogged towards it. Merus took a moment to look at it all before looking back at Cole. He slid down the hill and caught up with Cole swiftly.

“So you got any girlfriends?” Cole asked curiously, turning his head towards Merus.

”uh, no, I’m waaayyy too young for that kind of stuff.” Merus nervously laughed.

“Too young? Being born is too young. You're a weird kid.” Cole said.

”…i guess.” Merus shrugged. “What about you? Got anyone you're seeing?” He asked with a bit of curiosity.

“I have a lot of nice girlies.” Cole answered with a smug face.

”really? That’s pretty cool!” Merus smiled.

“Eh, it's whatever. My dad once said women are like eggs.” Cole said, slowing his pace. Merus did the same as they just walked forward.

”is that so?” Merus took a second to think, staring at the ruins that laid far from them. He turned to Cole with a large smile. “hehe, hey, I bet I can race you there!” Merus chuckled.

Cole looked over with a smug grin. “Heheh sure, alright then! Get ready....get set…” he then pushed Merus over and ran

“GO!” Cole shouted.

Merus picked himself up, dusting himself off. “Hey! No fair!” He pouted. He pushed his feet off the ground and began running towards the ruins.

“You'll have to try harder than thay bright eyes!” Cole laughed as he continued to run

”whatever! Hehe, I’ll leave you in my dust!” Merus giggled as he began to push harder, running faster.

“Heheh.” Cole chuckled as he ran faster as well. The two running through some of the ruins as they did

Merus ran fast, almost matching Cole. He turned his head towards him with a wide smirk and a determined glint in his eye. suddenly though a giant ray of light came blasting in front of them causing the two to immediately fall backwards in shock

“WHAT THE HELL!?!” Cole shouted, looking up.

Merus tumbled down to the ground, an expression of shock and confusion across his face. “WHAT WAS THAT?!?”

"AHAHAHHAHAHHAH! OH MAGNIFICENT!" Screamed a female voice. Cole and Merus’s eyes averted everywhere to find it.

Cole then looked over and saw the blast had made a large music note shaped hole in an old destroyed home.

“What?” He questioned.

”What the heck is that?!” Merus said looking directly at the hole.

“Who is that!?” Cole questioned, pointing to the hole.

"OH? What is that I hear? Another voice came to listen to my symphony?" Said the woman's voice

”…this doesn’t sound good…” Said Merus, picking himself up.

“No it doesn't.” Cole replied, doing the same.

That's when hundreds of musical notes went flying out into the air. On them however was a woman with luscious brown hair. She wore a long black dress that squeezes her gorgeous feminine figure. Her eyes were a beautiful yellow and her lips a rosy color.

Her fingernails were painted red and her legs dropped with leggings and wearing heels. She clearly was ready for a concert. She even was holding a conductor with instruments of every kind surrounding her.

"Hellooo boys." She said with a wide smile.

Merus looked up at the woman. “uh…hello?” He said in a concerned tone.

“Uhhh sup?” Cole responded.

"Are you two here cause you heard my marvelous music?" She asked with wide smile as she landed infront of them. She was huge, roughly 7 feet tall. She was a large woman

“Uhhh nah, we came here for the ruins actually.” Cole answered

”I didn’t hear any music coming here, but yea we came for the ruins.” Merus said.

"Ugh. Dead ears we have here. Clearly haven't felt the touch of true lyrica LUXURY!" She moaned aloud. Cole looked at Merus slightly concerned.

“Well we're just gonna...yaknow. get the fuck out of here.” Cole said, taking some steps back.

”…yea, uh, but good luck with your music! I’m sure someone else will pass by and hear it!” Merus nervously chuckled. He began to take a few cautious steps back.

"NOW HOLD ON!" The woman said as she then looked at Merus.

"You feel funny, and I don't mean because of how you look either. Your aura is off by a hair and yet familiar...by a lot." She said as F# notes surrounded them.

“Get behind me man” Cole said, in an attempt to protect Merus. He then got out a knife from his pocket.

Merus’s eyes widened significantly. He took a step back and gulped. “…I-I u-uh..” he stuttered.

"Tell me who you are! Otherwise I'll blow your brains out from the inside." She said, both the boy's eyes widened with fear.

“HEY! FIGHT ME! I'LL BE YOUR OPPONENT!” Cole shouted in a defensive tone.

"I don't want to fight, I just want information. Didn't anyone ever tell you knowledge is everything." The Woman smiled

Merus remained quiet for a second, knowing the possibility of what this woman was. He figured it was the only way to get them out of this mess. ”…Yea, someone did.” He took a step out from behind Cole.\* “I’m Merus.” He said with a slightly shaken voice. He held his hand out for a handshake.

“WAAAAIIITTT!!!” Everyone looked over to see a black cat running towards them from the hill.

“What the hell!? Is that the cat!? I thought we locked it inside???” Cole said in a confused voice.

”Himmsworth…?” Merus tilted his head.

"Is that a cat?" The woman said as she then got ready to fire some notes at the black cat.

”Stop! Don’t shoot him!” Merus said looking at the woman. He turned his attention towards Himmsworth and ran over to him. “Himmsworth!”

“DUDE ARE YOU INSANE!?” Cole shouted, dumbfounded

The woman watched Merus run over to Himmsworth.

"What a weird boy." She thought to herself.

“Merus my boy!” Himmsworth exclaimed

”Himmsworth! What’s going on?!” Merus questioned as he stopped in front of Himmsworth.

Himmsworth immediately jumped onto Merus's leg and bit him. ”OW!! What was that for?!” Merus exclaimed, touching the area Himmsworth bit him; it stung slightly but didn’t hurt too much.

“Don't you ever leave me locked anywhere in your life! I'm not a damn house cat!” Himmsworth exclaimed in a disappointing tone.

“…”

“…” Cole and the woman stared at each other in silence.

”…I’m going to be honest, I didn’t even know it was locked. But that’s fair, I’m sorry.” Merus looked down in disappointment of himself.

“I forgive you.” Himmsworth said as he then climbed up Merus and went onto his shoulder.

“MUSE! Leave these two alone!” He shouted.

“Huh? Is that this Chick's name???” Cole said, looking over at Muse.

"That cat...IS THAT HIMMSWORTH!?!?" She thought to herself in shock.

”…Muse.” Merus said under his breath. He stood up, petting Himmsworth. “Himmsworth…is she…”

“Yes my boy, that would be one of your sisters. The Forbidden Conduit of Music.” Himmsworth said. Everyone looked at Muse.

“FORBIDDEN!?” Cole shouted in shock.

"Sisters? He ain't look nothing like me cat. Now why are you here with some random boy?

You find a pet or something Himmsworth?" Muse asked

“No, I'm parenting the boy.” Himmsworth replied. Merus stared at Muse for a moment.

"Parenting? He lose his mommy or something? Also you didn't answer my question bright eyes. Who or better to say, what are you?" Muse asked. Coke looked back at the two of them.

Merus looked at Himmsworth for his permission and with a worried expression. “Go ahead. It is under control.” Himmsworth reassured.

Merus nodded. He looked straight at Muse. “I’m Merus. I’m a, uh, Bio-Conduit.” he said.

"....PFFFTTTT AHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAH!" Muse burst into laughter and went to sit down on a large piece of rubble as she laughed. Even the musical notes made a comedic tune.

Cole looked at Merus, narrowing his eyes. “Conduit…”

“See? No harm.” Himmsworth said. However, Merus still looked uneasy.

”even then…” he mumbled to Himmsworth.

“Yes…” Himmsworth said, looking back at Muse.

"AHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH!! HE-HE-HE AHAHAHAHAHAH He said Bio-Conduit.

Like I'm supposed to believe that eheheheh." She laughed as she got up. Merus and Himmsworth continued to stare at her, their expression as serious as ever.

"...You're not joking are you?" Muse asked with curiosity.

“Nope.” Himmsworth replied.

“Woah.” Cole said, staring at Merus.

“…surprise?” Merus said with an uneasy chuckle.

"...What a weird phenomenon. How are you alive? How do you work? Can you see the same as me? Do your organs work? Who made you?" She asked quickly

“Those are questions you don't need answers to.” Himmsworth said. Merus just nodded his head slowly. He really had no idea to say.

"What do you mean you don't have to tell me? Aren't we the same? A Bio-Conduit.  A walking disgrace and embarrassment. You aren't even meant to be here. But neither was I, yet look a us! Flourishing and full of life!

You and I are the same! Togther we make music out of garbage and turn rotten water into crystal clear provisions for the world!

Don't you see!? We're destined to have met!" Muse smiled, putting her hands on her hips.

“Lady, you're crazy.” Cole said.

”Maybe so, maybe not…but even I don’t know the answers to those questions. What I know is I just am. That’s probably the best answer you’ll get.” Merus replied with a shrug.

"...If you were any other Conduit scum I'd kill you. However it seems you might be a bit nervous or better yet. You just don't know.

An escaped lab rat maybe?

Either way. It seems we started on the wrong foot then. I'm Muse." She said walking over and extending her hand to him.

"It’s a pleasure to meet you." She said

“Yo man! Don't talk to her! She just threatened to kill us and your cat! Let's fucking bail!” Cole exclaimed.

"I'LL REALLY KILL YOU IF YOU DON'T SHUT UP! Can't you see I'm talking to family!" Muse screamed at Cole.

“YOU DONT LOOK LIKE TWINS!” Cole shouted. Merus looked at Himmsworth, looking for advice.

“I won't stop you here Merus. This is your choice.” Himmsworth said. Merus sighed, looking at Muse.

”…maybe we are family…but…I do have a family of my own. As much fun as I would probably have here, I do have to return to them too. It is a pleasure to meet you, Muse.” Merus smiled, he shook her hand.

“But I must get going. Perhaps sometime we’ll meet again, perhaps you could show me how to play an instrument whenever that time comes too! But for now I will have to be going with Cole.” He smiled slightly. He began to walk away with Coke and Himmsworth.

"Going somewhere?" Muse said as she stopped him, putting her hand on his chest.

"I need to know at least something about you. Tell me something!" She asked

”uh, hm. What is it that you’d want to know?” Merus asked curiously.

"...What's your favorite place?" She questioned.

”That's a tough question. I’ve been around but I’d have to say this place. It’s just really vibrant and beautiful.” Merus answered.

"OH! You have wonderful taste. Alright then Merus. I'll be seeing you." She said as she then backed up and walked away towards. She looked down at him.

"You need to learn where you stand shrimp." She said with a menacing tone.

“I don't listen to old crazy ladies.” Cole stubbornly said.

"..." Muse looked at him and the punched him right in the gut. Her hand showing from his back. She then let the boy drop down, the air in his lungs completely gone.

"Hows that for an old lady." She said as she walked away.

“Y...Y....Yo......f...u

...c..o” Cole coughed and breathed heavily in pain.

”Cole! You okay?!” Merus ran over to him with a worried expression.

“Ouch that has to hurt.” Himmsworth said. Coke couldn't get up and was just holding his stomach.

”here, I’ll help you up.” Merus grabbed Cole’s arm, wrapping it around his neck. “I got you until you can support yourself.” He said.

“....th....anks” Cole said, wheezing in pain.

“You shouldn't feel that anymore in a few days.” Himmsworth said

”yeeaaa, let’s get you home.” Merus chuckled as he began to walk with Cole around him.

Soon the boys got home and set Cole on the couch.

“You're gonna be alright boys, she would have killed you for sure if you weren't ya father's son.” Himmsworth said as he jumped up onto a seat, laying down.

“That bitch is insane....I can't feel my ribs.” Cole said, holding the side of his body. He groaned in pain.

Merus stared, spacing out before coming back to now. ”She was something alright…but you got to rest for a couple of days.” He said.

“I can't believe I got beat by a chick.” Cole groaned once again.

“I can.” Himmsworth said. Cole stared at Himmsworth with an annoyed expression.

“....Does your cat have an off button?” Cole asked.

”no, and I’m glad he doesn’t. But to be honest you were kind of instigating it.” Merus replied

“You...you were gonna get us killed dummy!” Cole exclaimed with an angry tone. He was about to sit up, but the pain got to him.

“Nah, you were definitely two words away from death.” Himmsworth said.

”Yea, I can’t lie we were cutting it close but technically if I had explained it when she asked she probably would have spared us sooner.” Merus said, crossing his arms.

“Most definitely. The outcome would have been better for you.” Himmsworth nodded.

Cole leaned slightly to the side on the couch, fully facing Himmsworth. “By the way, how the hell do you know about my father? You brought him up before. You his friend or something?” He questioned with an eyebrow raised.

“I know everything son.” Himmsworth answered.

Coke gave a small chuckle. “Suuuure, and I'm a talking dog.” He said.

“…” Himmsworth looked back at Merus who stood behind him.

”he really does.” Merus said

“What would you like to know, son?” Himmsworth asked, despite his knowledge.

“Pfftt please, you don't know everything.” Cole said. He looked at Himmsworth with almost a smug grin.

“Go on, give it a try. I promise I'll surprise you.” Himmsworth assured.

Coke narrowed his eyes is disbelief yet, in the end, sighed. “...Fine, lets see if this shit really works.

Ok cat.” Cole said.

“Himmsworth.”

“…Himmsworth, what's something that you know that I haven't told you two yet?” Cole questioned, awaiting an answer.

“That the pattern of your favorite undies is polkadots and its orange and blue.” Himmsworth answered.

Cole and Merus were at a loss for words. However, Merus was more off put by the answer. “…ooook.”

”I think I could have gone my whole life without knowing that.” Merus said

“What?” Himmsworth said, tilting his head in confusion as he looked at the two.

“You...you couldn't...you couldn't have said anything else?” Cole said with a hint of awkwardness in his tone. His face turned a visible red as he began to be embarrassed.

“Yes, why was that insensitive?” Himmsworth questioned.

“No, just weird as hell dude.” Cole said as he leaned back in his chair.

Merus chuckled in a slightly awkward way. “hehe, yeeaaaa. I mean, great way to prove it but there were many other options.” He said.

“Yea, like how are you gonna pull a chick with that? Or sorry, a female cat. You gonna tell her what her favorite kind of cat nip is or something?” Cole chuckled. He smirked at Himmsworth. Just then, Merus had a thought pop into his head.

”that actually reminds me of something, Himmsworth, do you ever plan on like having a girlfriend or something like that?” He asked curiously.

“I haven't had a partner in some time. Though my last one was quite bothersome.” Himmsworth answered. Cole’s face turned to one of disbelief.

“Wait, you actually had a girlfriend?” Cole asked.

“I've had many. Some good, some great and some not so great.” Himmsworth replied.

”May I ask which one was your favorite?” Merus chimed in. Himmsworth and Cole saw him spring up a bit from his seat as he said.

“Hmmm, so many to choose from. I think my favorite at one time was Amarantha, she was a hulking beast. However god was she lovely. Oh what I wouldn't have given to have spent eternity with her.” Himmsworth said. He gave a sigh as he smiled at the memories he made.

“What happened?” Cole questioned.

“She died. Just like any other beast would in a world like this.” Himmsworth answered.

“And you knew? Even before meeting her and falling in love. You knew she was going to die. Yet you put all of yourself into it anyway?” Cole wondered. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing.

“Of course.” Himmsworth nodded.

“...I dont know how someone who knows everything and knows of the terrible outcomes to come, can just blindly get their heart broken.” Cole said. He slouched in his chair as he thought about it.

“I don't blindly do anything, I choose to live. If I always used my knowledge to prevent myself from harm. I'd sleep all day. Yet I choose to move anyway.

Not cause I'm blind, but because I love to see the world and experience it like any other.” Himmsworth said. Cole and Merus looked at each other, Merus smiling as they looked back.

Merus gave a soft smile. “It’s a very interesting mindset, but I’m happy you have it.”

“Someone has to.” Himmsworth smiled back.

“I don't know, instead of love I'd go win the lottery or something.” Cole said with a shrug.

Merus looked at Cole. ”that…sounds boring.” He said.

Cole looked at Merus shocked. “BORING!? I'd be richer than the damn king!” He exclaimed

“The king isn't the king because of wealth. It's respect.” Himmsworth replied.

”yea, money isn’t everything. There’s probably a lot more options than the lottery.” Merus said.

“Yea. You could always go and slay a dragon.” Himmsworth suggested.

“Uhhh no thanks. I'd have better luck winning the lottery. Besides, ain't dragons like extinct or something?” Cole said with an eyebrow raised.

“Not at all, lots of dragons yet live.” Himmsworth answered.

”well, being All knowing, couldn’t you, like, dodge all of the attacks? Sounds like it would be easy granted that you brought the proper equipment.” Merus said

“Knowing something is coming, dosent mean you can dodge it.

A man can point a gun at you, tell you he's going to shoot you yet that doesn't mean your quick enough to move out of the way.” Himmsworth answered.

Merus took a moment to think. “uhh, yea that’s fair. I got no other questions.” he said with a stretch.

“...Ok I got a few questions.” Cole said, turning his body fully towards Himmsworth.

“...Go ahead and shoot.” Himmsworth said as Merus turned the seat around, leaning on the head of the chair as he just watched the two

“What was the first Dragon? Since we're talking about them.” Cole asked with curiosity.

“His name was Hurakam. He large and existed before the Eden Tree grew where it is today. He was more of a wyvern, yet still a dragon none the less. Size was irrelevant and might was too.

He was stronger than anything we've document current.

Falklore wouldn't stand a sliver of a chance if that beast still roamed around here. At least no without the being slayer.” Himmsworth answered. Cole seemed rather impressed as he and Merus took an interest in the subject.

”wooaah, really? That sounds really cool!” Merus exclaimed.

“Now his corpse lies in a land so expansive that well, he basically became it.” Himmsworth said.

“What's the lands name?” Cole questioned.

“Dragon country or land of Fire.” Himmsworth said.

”Where’s that at?” Merus asked curiously.

“It's deeper into the Lands of no GodHood.” Himmsworth said.

”I have no idea what that place is either, but that sounds interesting.” Merus replied only for Cole to look at him in disbelief.

“How do you not know of that place?” Cole said, looking at Merus like he was weird.

“Cut the boy some slack, he's learning.” Himmsworth said, licking his paw and scratching his head.

“Whatever, anyway. Another question.” Cole said as he turned back towards Himmsworth. “What is one thing you know about that scares you?” He asked

Himmsworth’s ears flopped to the back of his head. “...I...I can't say.” He hesitated.

Cole raised an eyebrow, curious on the matter. “Something stopping you?” He asked.

“Yes...myself.” Himmsworth said as he shuddered at the thought.

”That must be something pretty scary if it scares you. You don’t have to answer it.” Merus assured.

“Thank you.” Himmsworth nodded in relief.

“...Ok, then what about this who is the strongest man alive right now?” Cole asked, turning back to Himmsworth.

“Falklore.” Himmsworth answered instantly. Cole’s face turned to one of distaste.

”yea, that makes sense.” Merus said, not wishing to get too excited about Falklore upon looking at Cole.

“Anything else?” Himmsworth said, looking at the two boys.

Cole continued to stare at Himmsworth in thought before coming up with a question. “...Who would you say is the hero?” He asked.

“Nobody.” Himmsworth said, which shocked Cole and Merus.

”why’s that?” Merus asked with confusion in his tone.

“Cause Goodness is not real in this world. At least not yet.” Himmsworth answered.

“Not yet?” Cole said with a confused voice.

“Yes. Not yet.” Himmsworth replied

”Well, did good ever exist at some point in the world? Like I heard this story of…uh, Mary, I think. Was that story ever true?” Merus asked.

“No, never. However, it soon may.” Himmsworth said.

“Wait, so there is currently no such thing as good?” Cole Questioned. “That's mad depressing.” He said

"Yeah, I got to agree with that. But if its soon to come then that's fine with me! That just means good is almost here!" Merus smiled as he continued to rest his head on the back of the seat.

“or perhaps it already was.” Himmsworth said.

“Huh? But you just said it never did exist!” Cole exclaimed. He and Merus looked at Himmsworth confused.

“This world is contradictory. One moment something can be and the next it may not be.” Himmsworth stated.

“That's just confusing.” Cole said

“I try not to think about it” Himmsworth said.

Merus paused for a second to wrap his head around it. "yea, that's confusing. What a weird world this is." He smiled.

“Indeed my boy.” Nodded Himmsworth.

“OK I have to admit. The cat is pretty rad.” Cole admitted. Merus chuckled.

“Thanks.” Himmsworth replied.

”yup, he’s definitely the best cat hands down!” Merus exclaimed with a large smile.

“What else can he do besides tell us weird stuff?” Cole asked, turning slightly around so he could view Himmsworth and Merus.

”Well, for starters, you could pretty much ask him anything and he’ll probably give you an answer.” Merus said. “Other than sharing his advice I’m not too sure, I never asked.” He shrugged.

“That's about all I'm good for. Sorry boys. No magic tricks.” Himmsworth said.

“Ehhh your go-“

“Oh he's back.” Himmsworth said, interrupting Cole. Himmsworth looked to the side, Merus and Cole’s heads quickly followed.

“Who i-“ however before Cole could finish, he was interrupted once again. But this time by Prism, who teleported into the living room.

Merus gasped, standing from his chair. “PRIISSSMMM!!!!” He ran over to give him a hug.

“No” Prism said as one of his hands stopped him.

”aww.” Merus looked down in disappointment.

“HOLY- HES THE COOLEST GUY I'VE NEVER SEEN!!!” Cole shouted in awe as he, too, stood up and stared at Prism.

“Cool, sure. mature, no.” Himmsworth said only for Prism to glance at him.

“Quiet Cat.” Prism said as he floated. He crossed his arms with a sigh. “We also have a guest coming.” He said.

“Wait who-“ however Cole was cut off yet again.

All the darkness in the room collected into one shape behind Prism. “This is your current place of residence?

How dreadful.” The Scribe said with a glance around the room.

“Scribe! My boy, it's been an eternity.” Himmsworth said, standing up and walking over.

“Feline and lies, it's only been few several.” The Scribe said as Cole and Merus stood in awe at the Scribe.

”Is that the guy you told me about?” Merus said, turning to Himmsworth.

“Yes, he's the current void watcher.” Himmsworth replied.

“And the worst.” Prism chimed in.

“God do you still think you're funny.” Groaned the Scribe. He and Prism looked at each other with bitterness in their stares.

Cole stared at the two, his face frozen from sheer awesomeness. Merus looked at Cole and chuckled slightly, turning back to the Scribe.

”hehe, it's nice to meet you!” Merus said, holding his hand out for a handshake.

“I don't shake hands with organics.” The Scribe said. Merus put his hand down and back away.

“Dont mind him, he's very anti-social.” Prism said.

“You both are.” Himmsworth chimed in.

“So like you two enemies or something?” Cole questioned.

“More like friendly rivals.” Himmsworth said.

“I don't know about that.” Prism and the Scribe said in unison.

“So what brings you both here? I thought you’d be gone a little longer Prism.” Merus said.

“Things changed, turns out that this imbecile actually doesn't know where the Forbidden conduit around here was.” Prism said. Scribe turned and looked over at Prism, glaring at him.

“It's not my job to reign them in. Just you. Fool.” Scribe said. Prism looked at the Scribe, his face looking annoyed.

“Tch.” Prism groaned. Merus looked at Himmsworth who shook his head. Merus nodded and turned back.

“Why don't we ask the feline?” The Scribe said

“Himmsworth?” Prism asked, both he and the Scribe turning towards him.

“I don't know…” Himmsworth looked at both of them.

“I don't want to tell you and one of you losses. It'd be embarrassing.” Cole looked at Merus and Himmsworth and back to Scribe and Prism who both looked almost offended.

Merus sat back down in the chair. He looked at Cole then back to Prism and the Scribe, not saying a word.

“You must be a fool if you think I'd be knocked out before this one.” Prism said, gesturing towards the Scribe.

The Scribe turned to Prism. “I've gotten tired of hearing your voice. If you are suggesting I would lose to any conduit.

You must be a fool.” Scribe growled.

“I don't know. There are plenty of Conduits that could and there's one here too.” Prism said.

“I see no strength here equal to me. Just a pack of kittens.” The scribe said. The two stared menacingly at each other.

Merus stared at the two, almost amused at their rivalry. “sooo, how did you two meet?”

“Shut up.” The Scribe and Prism said in its a glance towards Merus, turning back towards each other. They continued to death stare each other.

“Geez, the pressure is unreal.” Cole said

”yea. I’ll just ask Himmsworth later.” Merus said as he continued to stare at the two.

“You've been a pain in my side long enough.” The Scribe said.

“Agreed. How's about we decide once and for all which of will end this "rivalry" once and for all.” Prism suggested

“I like the sound of that, for once you speak sense hollow rainbow.” Replied the Scribe

“Oh boy.” Himmsworth puffed.

“WAIT ARE THEY GONNA FIGHT!? I WANNA WATCH!!” Cole shouted with excitement.

”Yea! I wanna watch too!” Merus said with a wide expression.

“Fine then” Prism grabbed them all and they teleported away, miles away from the town. He then dropped them on the ground.

The Scribe Appeared from the shadows of a tree. “An odd place to pick for your burial, but who am I to judge the choice of a Mistake.” He said.

“You could have put us down easily.” Himmsworth said, licking himself clean.

“Yea...I'm still recovering...owowowo!” Cole winced in pain.

”it’s okay, just lay against this tree.” Merus then dragged Cole to the tree to lay on, he sat beside him.

“Ugh thanks.” Cole said, laying his head against the tree bark.

“Oh you boys are in for a show today.” Himmsworth said as the Scribe and Prism approached each other

“I can tell...somehow, just being this close. Their powers feel enormous.” Cole said as he stared.

“I'm surprised you know how to sense energy.” Himmsworth said, looking over at Cole.

“I've practiced on animals and stuff.” Cole replied.

”let’s just sit back and watch then!” Merus said, sitting down next to Cole.

“Right…” Cole said.

“Its been a long time since I've gotten a chance to fight again. Last time I was defending the boy. Next I did it again aginst my own.

All fights I couldn't win.” Prism said as he and the Scribe stared at each other.

“Too weak.” The Scribe growled with a smugness.

“Yes, but right now. Standing before you. I know I can win. Every encounter only increases my strength. Cause when it comes to distortion. Every slight screw up, only makes me the ultimate perfection.

That much greater.” Prism then let out a massive surge of energy.  So strong it sent Merus, Cole and Himmsworth flying a few feet away.

“HOLY SHIT.” Cole shouted.

“HEEEEYYYY NOT COOL!!!” Himmsworth shouted

”WOAAHH!!!” Merus said quickly grabbing onto Himmsworth and holding him as he caught himself on the ground. He looked back at Prism with awe.

“Such power…that’s so cool!!” He said.

“Cool? Its nothing.” The Scribe then gave off an even stronger surge of Power, so powerful it felt like an earthquake and created a massive crater underneath him and Prism.

“I've never seen shit like this before! These guys are on a whole other level than that Music chick!?” Cole exclaimed as he sat up slightly.

As the tension grew, the three stared at Prism and the Scribe, waiting.