Voyage 2 - Cynical One

Poster made by Mafu

* January 9th, 2021- February 12th, 2021 (Artificial Time)
* January 9th, 1987- February 12th, 1987 (Local Universal Time)

**Cynical One**, is the Second Volume (Chapter in VoyageRP) of Voyage 2, and the Second of The Decayer Arc.

After the loss of Raf's Presidency, Raf took the opportunity to take care of other business he wanted to do, with the Founding of a tech company, discovery Meiji Corp threatening Doryu and her Dragon friends on Earth, new friends are made, the discovery of The Decayer and the events that unfolded revealed, and Raf's Knowledge of the Multiverse grows! All this and with the Valentines Day Party coming closer, being hyped by both Remedi and Baka, it begs to question what Baja is planning under that devious grin, and why he is so against Raf, as Raf's mind dives down as he question if he is even welcomed or belonged in this strange new world?

This Chapter focuses on the character Remedi

## Plot

### The Rift

As Raf became Senator of Actaea, He developed more closer ties with his colleague, Lolipop, Senator of Ulalume, they both agreed that the commonwealth has gotten too much power in congress, so they decided on joint projects and improvements in their states to compete against the growing state. Baja begins to feel more suspicious on Raf, as his whole plan to lessen Raf's Influence hasnt seem to put a dent on him. He Talks to Remedi more, planning on ways to limit Raf's Influence. After emotional and heartfelt goodbyes, Lunarix's 5 Days were up, everyone close to her gathered around the rift, with Daniel Watching close by, Raf ends up coming to analyze this event, only for things to turn to the worst, the tremors became worse, and the Cocoon bursts into an explosion, succumbing Lunarix. Monsters from the other side begin to pop out, and everyone there get into combat mode to suppress them. after a while, nothing comes out, and what emerges from the now crater, is a rift. Raf scoffs, wondering what it could be, but Daniel, being the more knowledgeable one, begins to grow concerned. With Lunarix Gone, Echo, her adoptive child, remains orphaned, especially after their other mother, committing suicide to the news of Lunarix's death. After a while, they are later picked up, and Under Athenian Republic Law, 13 becomes Echo's Guardian. Meanwhile, Many nation look deeper into the situation, everyone coming into agreement this does not look good. Raf and Darrell secretly get to work, Daniel doing his own Research, and Dj, with huge interest, joins Raf and Darrell's Science Team, as well with a Cyborg named Kynigos, a Resident of the AR, forming the 4 Scientists of Athena Tech (ATTech for short), the tech company Darrell and Raf recently formed.

### Senator Raf

The two states introduce an infrastructure plan to congress, with all of congress approving the bill, Remedi Reluctantly sings in the plan, much to Baja's distaste, knowing this just bolsters Raf's Influence even more. Athena, the capital city, experiences a skyscraper boom, with towers left and right being built, and new businesses and Suburban Centers forming in the outskirts. Raf also beings to explore the outer edges of the city, to discover ancient ruins. After much research, he discovers there was an ancient civilization that once covered the entire continent, dating 80 years ago. After finding Engine parts and a Rifle, he sends them to Darrell to begin reverse engineering and consequently, with the help of A.L.I.C.E, Creates a technological boom in the city, with a watchful Remedi and Baja, Concerned and disgust respectively, at what theyre witnessing. All this noise however, catches a peculiar person's Attention. In other news, Sleepy Hollow and other city states joined together to create the Levi Union. Remedi and Baja order Raf to the capital, where they begin to clamp down on Raf's previous Escapades. Raf dejects, that he is simply only trying to make the nation better, without holding such power, But Baja screams at Raf, telling him that nothing has really changed due to Raf's massive influence to the population. Raf puts his foot down, telling Remedi she needs to control her Vice President, and that they cannot Clamp down on Raf's Business as its personal and is a violation of Athena's Codex. Remedi calms down and tells Baja He is right, much to Baja's displeasure, but accepts his defeat in this argument. Remedi then proclaims to Raf that if there is any evidence that he is actually just trying to stage some sort of overthrow, or gets in the way of the Administrations goals, she will exile Raf. Raf, in disbelief, reluctantly understands her justification, and storms out the senate room.

### Cerise

Cerise, the Princess and Descendant of Jupiter, Reappears, and sets her eyes at Athena, hearing of Raf and his escapades. She Visits him, and begins to analyze him, as she has never met a human before, much to Raf's surprise, as Cerise Informed her that Humans are an endangered species on this Universe. Raf begins to ask questions, and learns about the Decayer, and of a Cataclysmic event 50 years ago, explaining all the ruined buildings and left over evidence of a previous civilization littered around the continent. Cerise begins to take a liking to Raf's Curiosity and Determination to better the people's lives, and declares him as a Friend of hers, much to Raf's confusion.

### Answers

After learning information about the Decayer's Existence, Raf begins to ask around about it, but people do not seem to recognize of even have heard of it. Raf is puzzled as stories tend to pass on from generation to generation, and yet the population has not heard of any stories or rumors of such a being. Mafu, having been spying on Raf this entire time, leaves Raf a letter to meet her at her estate. Raf arrives to Kinoko Valley yet again, and is greeted by Bartholomew, Mafu's butler, he guides her to her bedroom, where she is seated drinking tea. Raf asks about The Decayer, to Which Mafu tells him about everything she has experienced, and how she survived, Raf asks why the population doesnt remember, and she says its because of the Aether God wiping the surviving Earthlings memories of the event to spare them from the Trauma. She also states how the planet is luscious and full of life again because of her, and that if she wasnt here, it wouldve taken the planet centuries to recover. Raf begins to feel puzzled, but also angered at why such higher beings even got involved, He thanks mafu for her hospitality, and heads off. Out of no where, Cerise and a man she just met announce that they are getting married, much to Raf's disbelief. The marriage is held at Sleepy Hollow, to which Raf was late to due to setting up an event that is scheduled later in the week. He, however, attends the after party, to which he gets plastered, having not drank such high amounts of alcohol since College. Daniel brings Raf home after he causes a loud Ruckus, he is greeted by Monique, where they share a talk, Cerise later arrives to check on Raf, to Monique to reassure that he is fine. After they both leave, Daniel and Cerise deduced that Monique has obvious feelings for Raf.

### The Expo

ATTech hosts a Tech Event, to where they reveal Advance Radio technology, Reintroducing Cars, and much to everyone's shock, Guns, planes and Guns on planes. Huge concerns were brought up after the event mainly in the reaction of High caliber weaponry being introduced, as they have been accustomed to bows and crossbows for so long. Remedi and Baja grow more involved now due to these latest announcements, and other nations begin to propose trade treaties with the Athenian Republic so they can Upgrade their Militaries with such weaponry. Raf receives a letter from a girl named Rey, who owns a well known coffee shop in the Aetherial Kingdom called The Misty Café, wanting to ask Raf if Ghosts can be harmed from bullets. Raf's curiosity peaks and Yells Cerise's name, to which she arrives, learning that he can summon Cerise by just calling her name. He asks for a ride to Thalassa, where the letter came from, in which she graciously accepts, She turns into a large Lion and takes Raf to a joyride Across Atheria. After arriving, he finds Rey, and answers her question, he then asks about what the whole ghost business is about, to which she staggers, He then sees a blue figure peering out from the doorway, He then points at them, Much to the two's shock. She asks if He can see the ghost too, to which Raf reveals he can see and speak to ghost (a power he discovered back home). The Ghost introduce themselves as Niki, Rey's best friend who died on their way to The Aetherial Kingdom after fleeing their town from a famine. Raf is delighted to meet both, he assures to them that guns wont harm Niki, as they would just pass through her, much to Rey's relief, he bids them farewell, and heads back to Athena.

### To the Library!

Daniel comes to Raf's place and offers him an invite to accompany him to go to The Library. Raf eagerly accepts this invitation, wanting to learn more about the Multiverse to add to his Family Encyclopedia. Daniel gives him 4 days to get ready, and questions to ask the Librarian. The Day Arrives, Daniel Surprised Raf with a goo like substance, it immediately sticks to Raf, he mentions it will enhance Raf's Glasses and his Safety. Athena appears, wishing the two good luck and to be watchful of the rift, to which Daniel replies its the main reason why they are headed to the Library, Athena Dejects saying it was her to told Daniel they should go to library, also to find answers of mysterious deaths going around the Multiverse, Daniel eyes Athena, with a giggling Raf. Daniel makes note that it takes a week to get to the Multiversal Center, the last known location of the library. but it would be merely minutes for them. They head into the portal, but the portal gateway malfunctions, and they get stuck into the void, Daniel, now using his physical magic, creates a portal to an unknown Universe, to which Both ATLAS (Daniel's AI) and ALICE, cant detect. Suddenly, more portal forms around them, and unfamiliar people arrive, mistaking them for Criminals and Infected individuals, with a Raf look alike standing before them. Daniel and Raf book for it, before getting stopped, Raf then reasons with the Other Raf, with the other Raf being disgusted that he used his real name. Raf then tells them they are just trying to get to the library and didnt mean to break the Universe Hopping Multiversal Law. The Other Raf reluctantly tells the soldiers to drop their weapons, and sends them to the library, to which they are greeted by The Librarian.

### The Library

The Librarian Greets them, Revealing the other Raf's name "Blue". The Librarian then informs Daniel Multipol back in the Multiversal Center Received New Combat Uniforms, as to why Daniel couldn't Recognize them. The Librarian Apologizes to the both, as their gate malfunction due to the fact they are outside the multiversal map, not near The Capital (the center of the multiverse) where they are usually are at. Raf questions why their AI and magic do not work, with The Librarian telling them the Library is a neutral zone, tech and any powers outside the library, even divinity, is canceled out here. He walks Raf and Daniel throughout the Library, explaining to Raf what they are all about and what has happened since Daniel last came down. Daniel then asks The Librarian questions about the Rift. He grows concerned and informs them that the rift could turn into something much worse if not dealt with soon, as they are known to grow into Portals accessing to hell, growing to gargantuan sizes, consuming entire universes with them. The Librarian offers Raf to ask them any question, and goes into his mind. The Librarian tells him that he does not know every question, but finding Owen, what Athena told him to do, should help him greatly in his journey in defeating Sylvia. After reading around, they bid the Library farewell, and head back home, only for The Librarian to send some people with them. Baja stumbles upon the portal where Raf and Daniel drop down, landing on top of him, The Aliens that came with them build a pizza shop in the nearest empty plot, where they state itll be an easy access to travel to the library where ever it is without wasting any time. Raf looks at his HUD in his glasses and realized 2 weeks has passed. Baja, Infuriated, asks what the meaning of this, only for Daniel to explain they just received a Pizza Shop. Baja, still suspicious, buys their story and walks off. Raf, feeling like he has learned a great amount of information, thanks Daniel, and heads back home.

### The Abandoned Town

A few days pass, and Doryu goes to Raf worried about men in white around the Sleepy Hollow area. Raf and Darrell are able to figure out, through Drones, that Meiji Corp has been hunting any remaining Human disguised Dragons in the Universe. Raf and Doryu make a trip to a Town way down south of the continent to discover an abandoned town, where a massacre seemed to happened, finding Dragon remains, Meiji Corp Equipment and Wither Skeleton Skulls. They see a house with an active chimney, and Discovers one resident of the town still holding out, their name being Andy, He explains to them about the chaos that went down a year ago, and how he has been surviving ever since. He mentions to have Known a girl named Rey, and revealing his Daughter being the deceased and friendly ghost, Niki. Raf offers him to move out to Rey, only to refuse, as he is not sure about returning to civilization again. Raf says hell visit again to check on him, and Doryu and Raf leave, leaving a relieved Andy, knowing Rey is still alive.

### LilCove

Raf heads to Entropy where the new Misty Cafe opened up, He tells Rey about the man named Andy who he met when Doryu and him visited the town. She quickly tells him to lead him there. On the way, Rey says the town was named LilCove, and it was Niki and her's home, before it was ravaged by a Famine, in which she became embroiled on, as her family owned the largest farm in town. They left the town 2 winters ago, where Niki died after sustaining wounds from being attacked by a bear, and hyperthermia, Rey blames her self as she wasnt there with her as she was looking for help. Raf tells her to not blame her self over situations she cannot control, and that at least her spirit still roams. They arrive, much to Rey's disbelief of the massacre from out of universe individuals. She breaks down infront of Raf at the graves of where she buried her parents, revealing the graves were violated, with no sight of any remains. He leads her to Andy, where they embrace, and after enough chatting, Andy is convinced to come back to Society, they walk back to Thalassa, where he takes up residence at Rey's Cave home, Niki, surprised and delighted that her dad is still alive to this day.

### The Crystal

Remedi, Raf and Mafu are invited by Crawford to his Beach house, outside of the City-State of Flavortown. Raf is told by Garrett his town wounded up being abandoned when he came back from a trip, and traveled up north to where he met the resident of Flavortown, where they offered him this island. All 4 Chill by the Hot tub, chatting the day away, relaxing and getting to know eachother more. Garrett then gets a strong urge to go to his house, everyone follows him and they head towards his basement, where they see him begin to worship some crystal. Garrett tells them about the crystal he found while he was away from town, and how its been telling him future events that could occur. The Crystal told him of a War, Destruction, and Conflict in the future. all 3 look at eachother concerned, But Garrett tells them that its predictions, and is hoping that decisions by certain individuals could change how the crystal sees the events. All 3 leave, being the only individuals knowing about this Crystal, all wondering what they can do to possibly change what its been telling Garrett.

### The Valentines Day Party

After recent elections, in which Raf Conducted but didnt run for, Remedi Won again, she announces the Valentines Day Party will serve as a after party for her victory, promising a prosperous future for the Athenian Republic. Baja watches on, grinning, and awaiting for the party. Well known people from all over the continent come to a remote repurposed Sea Temple managed by Baja and his little Creation, Fizz. The party goes well until ALICE tells Raf she has detected explosive devices all over the temple, He alerts Darrell, who is quick to load up his pistol. Remedi makes her inspirational speech about her victory, and her gratitude to everyone. She invites Baja to make a speech, to which it starts off normally, before he goes off on a tangent on the meaning of Government, and its usefulness, He begins to spit out Anarchist Ideals, and reveals to everyone plots and conspiracies against Raf, from putting him out of office, to outright killing him, which stunned him. Remedi looks at Baja, Shocked at what hes saying, He calls on Raf to step up, to which he already has, they both bicker, on how he knew he was bad news the minute he entered their home, and arguments against his ideals. Baja then eggs Raf to flip the switch, or that everyone will die. The tense situation is broken when Remedi begins wrestling Baja, how she is betrayed by what he is doing, Baja, confused as this is what he thought they both wanted, Raf makes a dive towards Baja to Subdue him, only to be met by Feath, Baja's Accomplice, and engage in sword combat, everyone begins running to the exit, Milkye and Golden trying to break out of the locked door. Remedi then Accidentally pushed Baja towards the lever, to which Raf and Darrel then make a break for it, The explosives go off, and the Temple collapses, with everyone who survived reaching to the surface, suffering burns and opened wounds, the sea surrounding them turning red.

### True Colors

After leading everyone to shore, Raf gets reports of Explosions being set off in every major Capital City of Every Nation, Raf, and the rest of the party crew, arrive at Athena, Witnessing Chaos. They then stumble upon Baja, on top of the capital building where words are exchanged yet again, This time, Athenian Soldiers begin to fire at the Ex Vice President, as President Remedi has declared Baja a traitor and to be captured. Baja escaped, with the Capital Building exploding in the process. Raf summons Daniel through a book, remembering he is away for a special mission, he is then teleported, but shouts at Raf, not realizing what he has done, but he then gets back to work and confronts Baja, only for him to teleport away. Baja disappears, to not be seen again for the rest of the night, Tremors are then heard, with everyone not knowing where theyre from. Remedi looks at the destroyed Capital, on her Knees, Raf comforts her, Remedi stating he trusted him, and feels empty from everything. She hands down her presidency to Raf, and walks towards the forest, never to be seen again. Raf turns around, seeing soldiers trying to get everyone together, and goes into action, with his friends getting the situation under control. The Whereabouts of Baja is Unknown, especially after the recent Radio hacking, with multiple nations and city states posting Wanted posters on him and the group behind the attacks. Stability and Security came back to the Athenian Republic 6 hours after the attacks at the Sea Temple. Daniel then explains to Raf he was away because he was trying to prevent a group of Bounty hunters from opening the gates to hell, and since he was teleported away because of Raf before he was able to close it, tremors began to occur. The World Looks on in shock as such attacks occurred, wondering if more would follow, with tremors suddenly appearing all over the world, most prominent trembles being located in the Kinoko River Valley. With the Rift near Kinoko beginning to expand from earlier reports, the looming threat of an organization called Meiji Corp posing a threat to some people in the world, Many people wonder, with Raf especially being handed down the Presidency, what is next?

## Gallery

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## Trivia

* In Voyage 2, most Volumes are named after songs, Volume 2 is named after the song Cynical One by TV Girl
* This is Remedi and Baja's Debut in Writing in the Soulverse
* Originally, Remedi was suppose to be in on Baja's Scheme, being introduced as an antagonist, but that was written out after unexpected complaints and concerns from the Roleplaying event on the Minecraft Server arose after the event was over.
* Much of the Valentines Day Party Story was Rewritten by Raf, in response to Remedi's requests and agreement with Baja.
* Much of the events that occurred marked as the base for what happened in the next 3 chapters.
* The Library Story was rewritten by Raf after a revision of the entire SoulVerse was done after personal matters with an Ex-Writer occurred.
* This Chapter is a marking point in the SoulVerse's Development (at the time, 2022) as it brought need to a lot of Revisions and Rewrites to come.
* A Poster Submission Contest was Hosted by Raf for whoever does the best poster becomes the official poster of the Volume. Avocado Group Lead Character Designer Mafu Won the Event, with the rest of the poster submissions being posted in the Gallery section of this wiki page