Eden's Bio-Anomaly part 5

## Eden's Bio-Anomaly Chapter / Part 5

Merus, Edra, and Himmsworth appeared within the Edensphere. The three looked at the city as Merus smiled excitedly.

“And we’re here!” Edra smiled, putting her hand on her hip as Merus got excited once more.

“Nice and cozy” Himmsworth stretched as Prism suddenly appeared not too pleased. He eyed Edra.

“…thanks.” He said in an annoyed tone Edra rolled her eyes while she looked at Prism.

“Oh? I don't teleport garbage.” She scoffed as Prism rolled his eyes too. Merus looked at Edra, holding his breath.

“He isn’t garbage! He’s one of my teachers!” He said as an attempt to defend Prism. Merus turned back with a smile as Edra groaned. “Anyways! I’m so excited, I wonder what we’re going to do!” He said as he skipped forward.

“Don’t go too far.” Prism said as Himmsworth got up and went after Merus.

“I’ll follow the lad.” He said as he walked beside Merus. He looked in awe as he looked at the wonders of the Edensphere.

“This place is so big! What do people do for fun around here?” Merus asked, turning to Himmsworth as he walked backwards.

“Well laddy they have plenty of things, from some rides, to whole amusement parks. Just be careful. There's a lot still fresh about this place and it can be very strict. I recommend you ask me before touching anything.” Himmsworth said as Merus nodded with glee.

”got it!” Himmsworth and Merus wandered the Edensphere, Merus looked at so many sights and places as they passed by. It filled him up with happiness yet something always lingered in the back of his mind.

“Hey Himmsworth, how come no one gets a long about certain things?” Merus questioned, his happy expression slowly going away.

“Some people just have disagreements son. No one really agrees with someone; they just hear something they like and twist it into something enjoyable for them.

It's an unfortunate thing when no one knows the truth of anything.” Himmsworth said.

”…I guess.” Merus looked down, inevitably he knew the answer but he did wish he was wrong

”do you think in the future there won’t be any hate towards things that…aren’t supposed to exist?” Merus said with slight sadness in his tone. He had some hope but deep down he knew the answer.

“Do you want my optimism? Or the truth?” Himmsworth asked.

”I think I know the truth, but I’ll listen to it anyway.” Merus said as they slowed down their pace.

“People don't want the truth, they only seek their version of it.” Himmsworth said as Merus looked slightly down once more.

”that just makes it their opinion then. But I assume it won’t change much in the future Huh.” Merus said to which Himmsworth simply shook his head.

“…no, no it won’t.” He said as Merus stayed quiet for a bit. He was thinking to himself for a bit.

“Hey Himmsworth, did you know that you're a good teacher?” Merus said as his smile came back slowly. Himmsworth looked at him as they walked, smiling.

“I've been told a few times. The better question is, am I good teacher to you?” Himmsworth asked to which Merus’s smile grew larger. He nodded.

”I like to think so! You're like a teacher of knowledge and Mutha is like the teacher of power and Prism is like the teacher of the mind! You guys are all good teachers, even if Mutha is a little impatient” Merus said as he looked to the side slightly.

“That does sound about right. Great id-“ suddenly before Himmsworth could finish, a kid picked up Himmsworth. Merus didn’t notice at first until he looked to see Himmsworth gone.

“Cute cat.” A voice said behind him. Merus quickly turned to be met with a boy, just around his age.

“Hey that’s my cat!” Merus exclaimed to which the boy looked confused, looking to the Himmsworth’s neck.

“Where’s his collar then? Cause I don’t see one.” The boy said as Himmsworth looked at the boy.

“That would be because I'm not an average cat.” Himmsworth said as he was shocked by Himmsworth, dropping him almost instantly.

“AH IT TALKS!!” He said surprised as Himmsworth looked at the boy

“It has a name.” Himmsworth responded.

Merus snickered as he plucked Himmsworth from the ground, carrying him. “Hehe I think he looks better without one.” Merus said, stroking Himmsworths head.

“Dude thats freaky, whats your cat's name anyway?” The boy asked.

“Himmsworth, what’s yours?” Merus asked to which the boy simply smiled.

“Lucas, Lucas Loran, how about you?” Lucas said

“I’m Merus. So what brings you here?” Merus asked curiously.

“Mom said I could go exploring today so that's what I'm doing. I've been having a lot of fun and then I met you.” Lucas said with a slight grin upon his face.

”really?! I’m exploring too!” Merus gasped as an idea popped into his head. “hey maybe we can go exploring together! Like an adventure!” He exclaimed to which Lucas got hyped up too.

“Sure why not, I know some killer spots around here.” Lucas said as Merus got excited.

“Oh boy” Himmsworth said as he knew what was going to happen.

”don’t worry Himmsworth I’m sure it’ll be fine! Anyways let’s go do some adventuring!” Merus said ecstatically.

“Yea!” Lucas said. The boys went all over the place, they must have explored all there was to see of the middle sector of the Edensphere. Eventually they stopped in the plaza, sitting by a fountain in the middle.

“You boys sure can run a lot.” Himmsworth said, still being carried by Merus.

“Guess I’m just really energetic!” Merus said as he turned to Lucas. “Hey Lucas, is there anything else to explore?” He questioned as Lucas thought about it then suddenly got a grand idea.

“Oh for sure, let's go check out the gate” Lucas then got up as he ran ahead of Merus and Himmsworth.

“He seems pretty cool.” Merus thought as he got up from the fountain with Himmsworth still in his arms. He ran after Lucas.

Eventually they arrived at a large golden and shining gate that had a road that led to a higher up city where you could see a large and intimidating castle where it can be assumed the royalty over all ruled. “check it out” Lucas said as Merus looked at the castle in awe.

“My my, definitely a different sight up close.” Himmsworth said as he looked up to the castle.

”woaaah, is that where the Queen lives or something?” Merus said, not taking his eyes off the castle.

“More than the queen, the princess and the King...well everyone important is up there from us and our trouble making.” Lucas said

“I'd expect nothing less.” Himmsworth said.

”there’s more royalty than just the queen?! They must be reaaalllly important” Merus looked at the castle in awe once more.

“Yup. Vastly important. Hell the royal family aren't really the top authority, they're just good at making the right decisions, well everyone besides the King. Hes of course the most important.” Himmsworth explained as Merus nodded slowly.

”huh, I wonder what they do up there, what does a royal family even do besides making decisions?” Merus questioned as Himmsworth looked slightly off to the side, then back to facing Merus.

“They keep some semblance of order in all this chaos. They were the ones who agreed to the banning of all and any Bio-Conduits and are the reason why heros like Falklore and EchoStar can even do what they do.

There's a lot more, but you know how it is.” Himmsworth said as Merus lowered his eyes slightly.

“Dude thats awesome, I want to be crazy important some day!” Lucas said with some excitement. Merus also got excited and nodded with Lucas.

”same! Also who’s Falklore and EchoStar?” Merus questioned to which Lucas looked to him as his jaw dropped in shock.

“WHAT!? YOU DON'T KNOW WHO FALKLORE AND ECHOSTAR ARE!?

DUDE! Were you born like yesterday or something?” Lucas said in surprise as Merus looked to the side with a nervous laugh.

“…no?” He said as he shook it off. “Well who are they?” Merus Asked.

“Well besides coming out in the latest issue of the running comic, Hunting the Formless ones. EchoStar is this super badass samurai, ninja guy who wields the blade of purple...or was it dark gray...ah, the blade of Death and Cherry. He is said to be able to land on a single leaf or blade of grass like a feather from any height. Can outsmart you and cut through steel.

And Falklore, Eden's knight, it's hope and the voice of man given form. The guy's a legend bro!  He's just...he's just that guy!” Lucas said which got Merus thinking in awe.

”woah! They sound so cool! They must be one of the best hero’s ever!” Merus said with an excited tone. You could tell he was slightly fanboying about it.

“Not just the BEST, they are BEST!” Lucas said ecstatically. Merus was lost in thought for a few second before he had an amazing idea, or, so he thought.

He gasped at the idea. “HEY! What if we went to see the battlefield!” Merus said with glee.

“Go to a battlefield? No way my mom would kill me.” Lucas said as Himmsworth chuckled slightly.

“So would this one’s” he said as Merus nodded slowly.

”…yea. hey wait! What if when we’re older and away from our parents we could go do that!” Merus said as Lucas chuckled slightly.

“Heheh, ok bro its a promise.” Lucas said, holding out his fist. Merus looked confused but got it, he fist bumped Lucas as the two smiled.

”where should we go now? I’m not really familiar with this place” Merus said as Lucas thought in it.

He smiled, getting an idea. “hmm. You like candy, right?” Lucas said, getting Merus hyped up.

”YEA!” he shouted, getting excited at the thought of it.

“Now son, you know you're not supposed to be eating sweets unless rewarded.” Himmsworth was to which Lucas just rolled his eyes and scoffed.

“Ah shut it ya old slug, Come on I know a place to get free candy.” Lucas said as Himmsworth looked slightly concerned.

“Free Candy? That doesn't sound sketchy” he said with sarcasm. Merus just laughed.

”I’m sure it’ll be fine! And this place coouuullldd be counted as a reward!” Merus smiled. “Lead the way Lucas!” He said as the two boys ran off into an amusement park.

“You sure about this?” Himmsworth asked as they entered the amusement park.

“Don't be such a woos pussy cat hehehe!” Lucas chuckled.

”yea! I’m sure it’ll be fine, it’s just free candy, plus you can warn us if there’s something that’s gonna happen” Merus said in confidence.

“Warning you, doesn't help if you can't dodge what's coming.” Himmsworth said as Lucas stopped running.

“Then I’ll be on my guard!” Merus said as he stopped behind Lucas.

“We’re here!” He said. As they stopped they saw wonderous attractions, clowns, animals, Eden animals and more. Merus gasped in awe at the sight.

“So where is this free candy at?” Merus asked, to which Lucas smirked.

“Here I'll show ya.” He ran over towards a giant machine in the shape of a lollipop. He then kicked it incredibly hard and some candy came out of the tube coming from the middle of it. “hehehe still works” Lucas laughed to himself.

Merus looked concerned at what Lucas was doing, somewhat uncomfortable with the idea. “Is this even legal?” He asked Himmsworth who shook his head.

“No it isn't, I say we ditch before he comes back young one.” Himmsworth said as Merus looked kind of disappointed.

”alright.” but as Merus was about to walk away he turned back “but I don’t want to be rude, maybe I could leave a note?” Merus looked around quickly and got a piece of a napkin and found a pencil. He wrote ‘sorry Lucas, my mother called for me and I had to go, I hope I see you again someday!’ Merus then placed the note where he thought for sure Lucas would check and then ran off

“Hey guys! I got Eden crunches!...what? Oh a note.” Lucas read it and then stuffed his face with some candy uncool, but I'd hate to get caught with my mom too.” he then went back into the amusement park

Merus and Himmsworth ran on the the outskirts of the amusement park, Merus looked slightly down as he hoped he could have made a new friend.

“So where do we go now?” He said as the two began to wander the Edensphere.

“How about back to your mother, she's probably looking under every rock for you.” Himmsworth said as Merus nodded.

“Sounds good to me.” Merus said as he then walked around the Edensphere, carrying Himmsworth in his arms still. He wandered quite far yet no sign of his mother.

“Let’s hope they didn’t leave.” Himmsworth said.

“I’m sure they’re still around.” Merus replied as they kept wandering. Luckily, they're constantly wandering had them come across Edra and Prism.

“There you are, where have you been?” Edra asked

“Learning about stuff, OH! And I met someone!” Merus said

“Met someone? Who?” Edra asked

“Noone good I assume.” Prism said

”Their name was Lucas, they seemed like a nice kid…until he sort of stole candy from a machine” Merus said, a slight disappointment in his tone. Clearly it slightly bothered him. Edra took notice.

“Thievery.” Prism scoffed.

“Well come on, there’s more things to see.” Edra said as they began to move. Prism stayed for a second.

“You lot go on ahead, I’m going to go meet someone.” Prism said as Merus turned around slightly sad.

“Aw, okay bye Prism. Are you gonna come back?” Merus asked as Prism paused for a second.

“…yes.” He said as he vanished. Edra turned back around and sighed with relief.

“Good riddance.” She said as she kept walking. Merus put Himmsworth down who walked beside them.

Merus looked up to his mother with anticipation. “Soooo, where are we going?” He asked to which Edra just looked down with a smile.

“It’s a surprise.” She said as Merus began to get excited, practically skipping and bouncing around once again.

“Hehehe, ok ok. Lets relax” Edra chuckled as Merus tried to contain the excitement. He could only hope to wonder what his mother has in store for him.

They eventually arrived at a Toystore where there were indoor slides, people dressed as animals, face painters and more. Merus’s jaw dropped at the sight.

He gasped as his eyes widened. “WOOAAAAHHHH!!” He yelled, giggling as he ran in.

“Go ahead, pick out whatever toy you want and have as much fun as you want.” Edra said as Merus ran ahead to the toy section, looking at the many plushies and action figures they had there.

"There's so much to choose! I don't know what to pick!" Merus said excitedly as Himmsworth jumped up onto a shelf, licking himself.

“There is a lot, but you have the great option of picking anything. Go crazy.” Himmsworth said as Merus continued to

suddenly a small black ball would be thrown to Merus. Merus quickly turned and caught the ball, much to his surprise, as if his body moved on his own.

He looked around and jumped on a large toy to see who it was. “...Strange” Himmsworth said.

"Where did that come from...?" Merus questioned as he looked around the store.

“That's the thing...I'm trying to figure that out” Himmsworth said as Merus looked confused.

"can't you just see who did it? with your all seeing power thing?" Merus asked to which Himmsworth faced him, nodding slightly.

“You’re absolutely correct, but you see some can dampen my range of knowledge or stop it completely.  This is because I don't have any other powers or crazy durability.

However usually I already know that and just who is going to do it. However there are only a small few who are just beyond my knowledge.” Himmsworth said as Merus slowly nodded.

"ooooh, okay. That makes sense. So who was it?" Merus asked to which Himmsworth looked back in the direction.

“Could be a few people, however the answer I think is a little less pleasant.

Let's not worry about that too much though. Let's keep having fun” Himmsworth said as Merus got his smile back.

"Okay! hmmm" Merus said as he looked around for the toy perfect for him.

After looking around for about fifteen minutes, Merus had finally found the best toy. “Mutha can I have this one?!” he pointed to a star plushie that sat atop a counter within the stuffed animal area of the toy store

“Oh yes, sure, go ahead. I'll grab it for you. Also be sure to use the bathroom while you're here” Edra said as she walked past Merus, grabbing the toy.

"Okay! Can we go to the slides?!” Merus said as he bounced in place. Edra smiled.

“Slides? Sure why not” Edra said as Merus smiled widely.

“YAY!” He yelled as he ran over to the slides.

Merus climbed the ladder that led to the top of a slide, he looked at the slide with excitement as he slid down it. Edra and Himmsworth could hear his ‘weeee’s’ as he slid down and made it to the bottom.

Himmsworth walked over to Edra and sat beside her.

“That boy really loves you, ya’know.” Himmsworth said as Edra stood quiet. “Raise him well, as incompetent as you may be at times.” Himmsworth continued as she rolled her eyes and scoffed.

Merus went back atop the slide again and again, laughing joyfully on the way down. After a few times of using the slide he smiled as he ran up to his mother and hugged her. “Thank you for taking me here Mutha!” He said excitedly.

“Thats great to hear” Edra said when suddenly a large gust of wind came hurtling through the front doors of the toy store.

“What is that?” Edra questioned as Himmsworths eyes widened.

“Oh God, what's he doing here?!” Himmsworth said in shock.

In the distance inside of a building, prism was looking down to the toystore. “I sense something...something dark” he said as he vanished.

”huh?” He looked over to the doors. “What’s going on over there?” Merus question.

Teleported inside “You all need to leave now.” Everyone inside began to go pale, flowers dying, bears growing mold and wilting and soon a large silhouette would appear outside the front door. Himmsworth stayed quiet as his ears flopped back in horror.

”Prism?! What are you doing here?!? What’s going on?!” Merus said confused and slightly scared. He could feel a cold sensation.

“its too late...this is...no thats impossible! HE ALWAYS KNEW!?...it was useless all along, no one outruns-“ Himmsworth said as he stopped talking abruptly.

The cold breeze accompanied by a large scent of fresh and cold air swung in as the doors opened. A large hooded figure weilding a massive scythe stood in the doorway...it was the predecessor to all conduits, the originator, the first concept the world ever knew. It was…

“Death.” Prism said.

“Greetings.” Death said. His posture seemingly loomed over everyone. Everyone was scared to move.

”death?! What’s something like Death doing here?!” Merus said confused and scared as he noticed that everyone in the room was shaking.

“Death is everywhere...omnipresent throughout the entirety of all fictional layers, greater things and beyond.” Himmsworth stated, shaking.

“Get behind me boy” Edra spoke with shaking words. Even though Prism stood firm, he couldn’t hide the fact his hands were shaking.

“I'd say its a pleasure, but none are happy when I am around.” Death said looking at his scythe. He walked into the building, everyone was staring at him as he eventually stopped just a few feet away from Edra.

“I know why your here Death!” Himmsworth exclaimed in a shaken voice. Death looked over to Himmsworth.

“Then I'll make it that much easier for you. Hand over the boy and none will get hurt.” Death said, then looking to Merus. Merus froze in place, scared.

Merus moved to behind Edra’s white gown, peeking out from it. He clanged to it, his terror only worsening.

“Not happening.” Edra said with a shaking voice. Death could tell she was scared, everyone could. Even Merus. He never saw his mother so terrified.

“You've committed a horrible sin, a taboo. The child is a walking jinx. You can't hide him from me or any other conduit. You're lucky it was me.” Death said

“lucky? Yet you come to kill the child!” Himmsworth exclaimed as Death looked toward Himmsworth once again, slightly disappointed.

“Your emotions blind you feline, I'm here to take him to the pope. Where he can be judged.” Death said to which Prism lowered his head, knowing of the truth.

“That’s a lie.” Prism said. Death looked at Prism who immediately looked away, the pecking order of forbidden conduits and Conduits once again etching itself back into his mind.

“I'm not asking.” Death said to which Edra stood her ground.

“And neither am I!” Edra said as death seemed less than pleased.

“Since when have you ever cared about children? You murdered the cosmic court, trapped their youngest hier and then killed the rest! You murdered a conduit! For what!?

Power? No, for your own selfish desires. Don't forget that I owe you for that.” Death said, Edra’s breath slowly became more noticeably shaking.

“Dont do this Death. Look away, just this once.” Himmsworth pleaded as Death looked slightly away, facing Merus.

“I can't do that, the last time I looked away it cost me...not again.” Death said as Merus was rushing through every thought.

Merus held his mother tightly, not wanting to let go. He could tell she was scared too, they all were. He didn't want to speak but... "W-Wait?!"

Death looked down to the child. “What?”

clearly, Merus was nervous, scared even. "U-Uhm, just why have you come to kill me? I did nothing wrong!"

...He almost seemed bothered, though you couldn't tell. “Conduits are a sacred creed, a symbol of hope for everyone in Eden.” Death said.

“LOOK AT YOURSELF! You're scaring everyone here! That isn't so hopeful.” Himmsworth exclaimed.

Death looked around at the other Eden folk and then outside, he wasn't used to being out in the public for so long. “...Enough, I'm not explaining anything to a child. The world is a cruel place, you didn't ask to be born and I DIDN'T ASK...Come with me now. Or I start signing debts.”

“I won't let you” Edra said as she got in front of Himmsworth and Merus.

“Edra.” Himmsworth said.

“Prism, take the boy and go.” Edra said. Prism stayed quiet as death just looked at her.

“You really want to die for that...thing?” Death asked to which Edra stood firm.

“His name is Merus.” Edra said.

"Mutha! No!" Merus practically gripped onto Edra, tears forming in his eyes as he looked up to his mother "Don't take my Mom!" he cried slightly. ...Death looked at his hand on his scythe and saw his grip was loose. He then grabbed it firmly

“My life for his, He hasn't done a single thing wrong. Sign my debts.” Edra pleaded. Death stopped for a moment to think.

“...Fine. Just know, the boy is next.” He lifted up his scythe “the death of a conduit killer in exchange for the life of a snotty child....I think that's fair.” Death said as Himmsworths ears went back.

“DONT DO THIS DEATH!” Himmsworth yelled although there was no stopping it.

“Apologies old friend, but I stop for no one.” Death said as he wound his swing back

“Please Merus, go.” Edra pleaded. Merus cried, scared of losing his mother.

"Mutha i don't want to leave you!" Merus yelled in a crying mess as he practically buried his face into her white gown. he didnt want to let go.

Edra closed her eyes as she breathed in, although it shook. “DEATH!” Himmsworth shouted

“May Nunn have mercy on you...wherever you go.” He then swung his scythe…

only to have Prism catch it before it could get an inch to Edra's head. Merus’s, edra’s, and Himmsworths eyes widened

“Prism.” Himmsworth said in slight shock.

“..My body seemed to have moved on its own.” Prism said as Death gripped his scythe.

“Bastard child.” Death said as Prism then pushed Death back sending him flying outside the shop, however Death would use his scythe to stop his momentum.

“...You just lost any hope of me forgetting about your existence, Forbidden Conduit.” Death said as Prism looked slight shaken.

“Get out of here.” Prism said to Edra, Merus and Himmsworth.

“And go where? Death lurks in all shadows. I am inevitable.” Death said, walking back into the building.

Merus picked up Himmsworth in fright as the three watched Prism confront Death itself.

“Didn't anyone ever tell you, you can't spell impossible without the word possible.” Prism said as Merus looked at Prism in awe.

Prism's thoughts were going in a million different directions, he was more than ready to run, but death was quick. If he moved they would likely be slaughtered.

“So what are you going to do? You gonna stand there looking into the abyss?” Death said as he slowly moved forward, almost majestic yet terrifying

‘RUN! RUN!!’ Prisms mind was screaming at him, every instinct told him to Run!

“Or are you going to FIGHT!” He slashed at the ground with his scythe making sparks. Prism narrowed his eyes.

“Bring it.” He said

“No way…” Edra said in disbelief.

“MOM! LOOK!” Lucas said as he was in the crowd of people surrounding the fight. Everyone looked at Prism and Death.

"PRISM!! you don't have to do this!" Merus shouted in panic. He didn't know what to do still. He was scared. Merus breathed heavily as a million thoughts, scenarios rushed through his mind. 'What do i do? what did i do?' was the main thing that repeated.

Death then flew at Prism at incomprehensible speeds and swung his scythe only for Prism to use a clone he got out of the way and then used his hundreds of arms to imprison Death in a ball

lReal cute” Death said as his scythe cut through it like butter, he then jumped out and began throwing kicks at Prism who dodged a few of them before then having his arm cut clean off.

"NO! PRISM!" Merus screamed in a panic once more. He looked to his mother then back to prism.

“I need to do something!” Edra said but before she marched into it Himmsworth stopped her.

Death then kicked Prism against a wall and out his scythe to his throat. “That was quite the little dance, however I think its time to say goodbye.” He then wound his arms back

Watching with everyone in the crowd Lucas was entranced in what was happening, that's when however a hand would tap his shoulder, Lucas would look up at who it was in utter disbelief as the person walked past and more people who gasped and looked in surprise.

“Any last words?” However something grabbed the back of his scythe and snapped it in half. He brought it to his face and looked at it. “WHO DARE-.....” Death was frozen

Prism looked behind Death and was frozen in shock too.

Falklore handed death the other end of his scythe, being quiet as usual.

Merus looked at Falklore stunned and shocked. “W-Who is that?!” He asked.

“That right there my boy, is-“

“A motherfucking hero” Edra said, interrupting Himmsworth.

“...You...what are you doing here? I was told you were in the south facing off against the Black army.” Death said to which Falklore remained silent, as always. Falklore looked back at the toy store and then to Prism

“This conduit business Falklore, stay out of this!” Death then mended his scythe back together and planted it in the ground puffing himself up. He stared daggers at Falklore.

...He looked at the scythe, he then reached to his side and pulled It out. The blade of God, the mightiest weapon to ever be. The mighty Being Slayer. He then stabbed it into the ground too and looked down at Death

it was quiet for what felt like hours

“....son of…” Death looked away and then back to Falklore.

Falklore motioned his head in a direction letting Death know to leave. He clutched his sword tight.

...death looked back inside the toy store and then back to Prism “...This won't be forgotten.” Death then vanished

Everyone erupted with cheer as they threw their hats and drinks in the air.

...Falklore took a deep breath, glad he didn't need to fight Death. He then put his sword away and turned around to the toy store

Merus didnt know what to say...He simply walked up to Falklore and looked up to him. overwhelmed with feelings he suddenly hugged Falklore. "thank you..." he said quietly yet enough for him to hear

“BOY WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!!!?” Edra yelled

“Giving the man a hug, hes still human Edra.” Himmsworth said.

“THATS MY BEST FRIEND HUGGING THE HERO OF EDEN!!!”

Everyone went to swarm Falklore, but gave him and Merus space.

...Falklore took a knee and ruffled Merus's hair before lifting him up and onto his shoulder

Everyone screamed and cheered, thats when loud celebration horns rang through the entire kingdom as soon as Falklore's return had gotten wind