LOCATION : ROAD TO NEW VATICAN
TIME : 2:12PM
DATE : 20TH FEBRUARY, 2077AD
Sirius is seated at the back of one of the jeep transporting the apostles looking into the distance as he rummaged through his thoughts, he seemed to be greatly troubled as he tried to focus his mind, he closes his eyes as he begins to fall into a deep sleep with his thoughts finally resting on a particular memory; his first meeting with Eliza and the subsequent relationship that blossomed out of it……
[FLASHBACK ]
LOCATION : DIVINTY PLAYGROUND, SANCTUARY, ROME
TIME : 4:45PM
DATE : 13TH APRIL, 2067AD
A whole bunch of kids can be seen playing with themselves on the facilities available on the playground the kids are dressed in white outfit and are seen to be within the range of five to ten, the younger ones were the most active and more in number while the older kids were quiet and shy, a few nuns dressed in their nor
MATRON RITA : Who’s there?? ..(she asks as she opens the door to see the young girl from earlier standing in front with a cute smile)UNKNOWN YOUNG GIRL : Good evening, Matron ( she greets with a smile that outs Rita at ease)MATRON RITA : Eliza, you’re here… What are you doing here by this time?? ( She asks as she ushers the young girl in)UNKNOWN YOUNG GIRL ( ELIZA) : uhmm nothing really, I just thought I’d come see youMATRON RITA : Oh wow, that’s rather thoughtful of you, well as you can see I’m fine, how are you??ELIZA : I’m alrightMATRON RITA : and how are your studies??ELIZA : Going well, thanks for asking… ( Eliza’s attention shifts momentarily to the door like as though she was waiting for something or someone, Rita notices this and proceeds to ask)MATRON RITA : Is something the matter Eliza??... Are you waiting for someone??ELIZA : Well not really, it’s just….&n
SIRIUS : Why are you laughing, what’s so funny??ELIZA : Nothing really, it’s just that you can be quite amusingSIRIUS : Are you saying I’m a clown??... Do I look funny?? ( he says visibly offended )ELIZA : No not that, you are not a clown at all, I just mean that you can be funny at timesSIRIUS : Well I didn’t say anything funny and anyways, shouldn’t you be upset that I’m not apologizing??ELIZA : Well yeah technically you didn’t make an outright joke but that doesn’t mean it didn’t amuse me, also I should be upset under normal circumstances but I guess I’m not normal and anyways I didn’t actually expect you to apologize, that’s what a nice person would doSIRIUS : You’re weird… Wait are you indirectly saying that I’m not nice?? ( he asks picking offence again)ELIZA : I know I’m weird, that’s what makes me special ( she replies with a smile)SIRIUS : OK, you didn’t answer my question; are
What took place the following few days was quite a tale as the next day Eliza tried talking with Sirius the next day with no progress at all. This went on for three more days as Eliza would try to talk with Sirius and the discussion would turn into another shouting match between the two with the nuns and other kids getting tired of the same thing happening everyday; most nuns started to wonder how Eliza was able to keep her cool while talking to a hot head like Sirius though we wouldn’t call it actually talking as they always ended up shouting at the top of their lungs which would in the end disturb the serenity of the playground and cause the other kids to stop what they were doing in a bid to watch the scuffle. It seemed as though Sirius had come to actually start expecting Eliza to come to the playground to see him but then on the fifth day something happened, Eliza didn’t show, Sirius didn’t exactly show it but he was disappointed that she didn’t come to see him, some of the nun
POPE JOHN XXX : I’m happy to see you all hale and hearty, I I take it the mission was a success…ELISHA : Yes it was, we have retrieved the Ark of the covenant. Zino is currently still in possession of the artefactPOPE JOHN XXX : That’s good to hear. Kirei told me that Eliza had not returned with you, I did not want to believe such a thing but I guess it is true, what exactly happened out there??DAVID : You sent us straight into a trap, that’s exactly what happened ( he replies with an annoyance)POPE JOHN XXX : I did no such thing ,what sort of an accusation is this??JAY : David your words are quite illogical, we are his greatest weapons. There’s no way he’s the one that gave the plan away. It’s most likely just a coincidence that we ran into an entire demon horde and also a demon princePOPE JOHN XXX : I can understand why you all will be so pained but now is not the right time. Is there proof that Eliza could st
As Sirius waited for what seemed like hours with his body curled up like a caterpillar, waiting to get hurt by Eliza but instead what he got was a deafening silence with no movement at all followed by a loud laughter which broke the sudden silence. Sirius puts his head out to see Eliza sitting right next to him laughing without a care in the world, He is utterly confused by the sudden change in mood again of Eliza has it baffled him even more as to how someone who was snarling at him just a minute ago is basically laughing her guts out now or maybe she was only playing games with me to see how I would react, Sirius thought as he sat up to face Eliza with his confused face slowly turning into one of anger as he came to a realization of what had just happened, he stared at Eliza so intensely that it caused the latter to stifle her laugh as she noticed that the young boy was not taking any of what had just happened to be funny even in the slightestSIRIUS : What
Sirius opens his eyes later on, he thinks that he was dreaming about the pocket dimension and crying in front of a girl but he is sorely mistaken as he puts up his head and smiles himself still in the forest like pocket dimension, he turns his head slowly and sees Eliza fast at sleep with her arms wrapped around him. He tries to slip free but that only causes Eliza to wake up as she sees Sirius struggling to escape her holdELIZA : What’s wrong, where are you struggling to run off to?? ( she asks with sleepy eyes)SIRIUS : I just feel kinda weird in such an awkward position with a girl so I was trying to get some distance ( he says with an awkward look on his face with Elisa bursting into laughter as she realizes just how much of a child Sirius was acting like)…… what?? ( he asks with a pout)ELIZA : Nothing really, just really amused by how you spoke just now. I mean you always behave older than your age but now…. It’s nice to se
JAY : Drinking by yourself??... I guess you are not as tough as you make yourself out to beELISHA : What can I do??...Eliza is gone and now the heavy responsibility of taking care of this team and leading us is now solely on me ( He laments with in a solemn tone )JAY : You know complaining so much doesn’t suit you, You should clean yourself up and take the helm of leadership over this team. We need you now more than ever.ELISHA : You don’t get Jay, I can’t lead you guys. I was never a good fit as vice captain neither will I be able to do a better job now that Eliza is not with us.JAY : To be honest I really don’t get why you don’t want to acknowledge your abilities as a leader and just accept that you were the right man for the job.ELISHA : The reason is simple Jay, I can’t lead this team. I’m better off as a wing man ( He explains as he takes another shot from his bottle)JAY : Eliza knew what she was doing when she d
KIREI : Your holiness ( He greets with a slight bow with John waving him on without turning to face him)JOHN : Kirei, you are here. Any news?KIREI : We have successfully extracted the Ark and the sacred artefact is now felt placed in the Vault.JOHN : That’s good and the apostles??KIREI : We led them from the Vault straight to the new living quarters built for them.JOHN : Tell me, have they settled into their new home?? ( He asks passively)KIREI : Yes your holiness, the apostles were quite pleased with the new arrangements though due to their grief they weren’t able to fully enjoy the new setting. ( He explains in a calm voice )JOHN : So they are still grieving ?? ( He asks without actually expecting a response)KIREI : Is it a surprise to you, your holiness??... Eliza was an important figure to the apostles and it is understandable that the loss of her would end up affecting them in such a manner though t
DIANA : Which is why she is acting so aggressive towards us. That I can understand ( Diana says with her eyes fixated on the general)ARTHUR : I never would have thought that this was the reason for her attitude. She must be really scarredALEXANDER : I’m sorry for your loss, General. I know it must be rough having to deal with the fact that your own daughter secretly resents you and the fact that you support the church even after everything that has happened. ( He asserts in a calm voice)GENERAL MULLIGAN : Don’t get me wrong, Alex. I still question the Father every night asking why he would let Miranda die in such a gruesome manner but in the end I guess her beliefs rubbed off on me ( He remarks as he then took his seat)ALEXANDER : I can understand. May I ask a favorGENERAL MULLIGAN : Yes anything. What is it ( He replies as he regained his composure)ALEXANDER : I would like to have a chance to prove to Ele
GENERAL MULLIGAN : Ahem. As I was saying. I can understand just how fatigued you might feel. With the amount of responsibility on your shoulders, it’s a wonder you haven’t broken down. For so long this war as been going on. So many have fallen trying to protect what remains of humanity. That responsibility alone is enough to break a man. So I say thank you for all you have sacrificed to protect humanity. Because of men like you, humanity can rest easy hoping that one day we will be free.ALEXANDER : That us a dream I would like to see fulfilled as well and I know that with the blessings of the Father, that dream will soon become a reality.ELENA : Oh please. Do not lump in humanity’s survival with that made up being you choose to follow ( Elena remarks in a condescending tone )ALEXANDER : Sorry what do you mean by that??ELENA : I said that you should not lump in humanity’s survival on a being that doesn’t even exist.ARTHUR : Hmm, ar
ALEXANDER : A human drawing powers from hell who calls himself the Shadow KingALL OF HAVEN’S REPRESENTATIVES : The shadow king?? ( Speaking out in unison )ALEXANDER : Yes. We came to this realization after we had defeated the undead army. We were triumphant in the first battle but then he introduced himself via a cluster of dark clouds which helped to show that he has mastered the dark powers quite well. After an exchange of words, he summoned an army of shadows to test our mettle in battle. It took me a while to realize it but our opponent is quite the strategic kind. No matter whom the opponent is, he would rather try to gauge his opponent first before he does anything else. A tactic which he has already employed twice.COMMANDER KELLER : This might prove to be quite troublesome if you are right and we truly are up against a strategic mind. ( She remarks with a worried look on her face)SAMSON : Truth be told, we had no idea that was what he w
GENERAL MULLIGAN : I call this meeting of Haven’s leaders and the representatives of the Holy knights to begin. Since you all so formally introduced yourself. It would not be good if we did not do the same to get ourselves acquainted, Don’t you agree commander ( He remarks with Alex obliging)ALEXANDER : I see no reasons why I should object so please go aheadGENERAL MULLIGAN : Alright then. I am General H. Mulligan. Commander in chief other Armed Forces and also leader of Haven. Nice to make your acquaintance.COMMANDER STANTON : I am Commander R. Stanton. High commander of the Armed Forces and second in command to the general in the leadership of this great nation. ( He remarks with a salute before casually taking his seat again)COMMANDER E. KELLER : I am Commander E. Keller. Second in command of the Armed Forces and assistant to the general.DR. ALLAN : Dr. A. Allan. Head of medical services in HavenM
Alexander and the thirteen warriors stood at the gates with several prying eyes setting sights on them as murmurs flew round, some where in awe of the presence of the knights, while others questioned the reason the knights had gathered in the capital on such short notice fearing for the worse as they spoke. Sounds of vehicles are heard coming from a distance after which a number of vehicles come to a halt close to where Alexander and his men were waiting. A couple of military men come out of the vehicles after which General Mulligan and a suited woman come out from the same vehicle. Alexander sets his eyes on the lady with Mulligan and is taken aback by her beauty; She wore a black suit jacket on top of a purple blouse with a black corporate skirt and black heels to match, her hair shone a dark brown color and was tired in a horse tail style. Her eyes were covered as she wore shades and a beautiful emerald necklace hung around her neck.Alex has his eyes on the lady for
LOCATION : COMMAND CENTER, HAVEN CENTRALTIME : 8:00AMDATE : 17TH FEBRUARY, 2077AD.[ NOTE : THE COMMAND CENTER IS THE HEART OF HAVEN’S MILITARY. IT CONTROLS ALL INFORMATION CIRCULATING AROUND HAVEN AND IS THUS SEEN AS THE MOST IMPORTANT PLACE IN ALL OF HAVEN. IT IS STOCKED WITH THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE TO HUMANITY AT THIS POINT. ENGINEERS, SCIENTISTS AND TECHNOLOGISTS MAN THE OPERATIONS IN THE CENTER AND ARE TREATED WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT. THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING IS BASICALLY AN OVAL SHAPPED GLASS HOUSE WITH PLASTIC WHITE COVERING WHICH IS REINFORCED TO SHADE FROM SUNLIGHT AND HOPEFULLY ANY FORM OF ATTACK. THE BUILDING SPANS A TOTAL OF FOURTEEN HECTARES AND IS BIG ENOUGH TO FIT IN TWENTY THOUSANE PEOPLE. ONLY IDENTIFIED WORKERS AND HIGH PROFILE INDIVIDUALS ARE ALLOWED INTO THE PREMISES OF THE BUILDING AS IT AS A REALLY TIGHT SECURITY SYSTEM THAT KEEPS THINGS IN ORDER. THE INTERIOR IS ONE OF SHEER BEAUTY AS THE DESIGN AND SUCH WERE TOP NOTCH. TH
DRAKE / SHADOW KING : I can’t believe it ( He remarks with a mixed expression of shock and interest on his face )… he destroyed my shadows in one hit, quite impressiveSHIVA : I had warned you that your gamble would not tiled the results you intended, master ( She says matter of factly )DRAKE / SHADOW KING : Oh please be quiet Shiva, do not talk in such a foolish manner. Of course my plan yielded results ( He remarks with a smirk as he rose from his seat)SHIVA : What do you mean?? ( She asks a bit upset with how Drake had addressed her)DRAKE / SHADOW KING : Listen carefully; yes I do admit that my plan to see the thirteen in action so as to be able to gauge their abilities was not a complete success but there is no way you can call it a failure as we were able to get a sneak peek at nine artilleries which is just as rewarding, don’t you think?? ( He says as he pours himself a glass of red wine)SHIVA :
MEANWHILE BACK ON THE BATTLEFIELDAlexander is seated atop his horse, stationed at the middle of the battle with the ground on which he stood raised a bit higher than the surrounding. Alex stares intently at the battle before him as he rummages through his thoughts, he doesn’t draw his sword neither does he make a move as he shifted his gaze towards the dark horizon. He tightens his grip on his straddle before finally setting himself at easeALEXANDER : Enough!!!! ( He yells out at the top of his lungs halting the attacks of the knights as his voice echoed across the battlefield )…. Retreat!! ( He orders with the Holy knights staring at him wide eyed at his order)HOLY KNIGHT #7 : Did the commander just tell us to retreat or am I hearing wrongly?? ( She asks in surprise)HOLY KNIGHT #9 : You aren’t the only one who heard that, what the hell is the commander thinking?? ( He questions as he held onto his weapons)ALEXANDER : Fall b
Arthur runs through a cluster of shadows, wielding Excalibur in hand as it glowed with a golden hue. The creatures were repelled by the light and could not take a hold of his as any attempt ended with a shaped creature burned to a crisp. Arthur does not care for the small fries as he runs towards something much bigger; a shadow monster the size of a sky scraper was moving onto short and he knew that it would pose a serious threat to the knights if it got into the battlefield. The monster notices Arthur’s dash and sends more shadows his way but Arthur slices through it with one strike of his blade as he leaps into the air and sends an arc of energy straight at the creature, his attack does so much as to cause the creature pain as it screeched in a loud voice upon impact but it didn’t slow it’s movement as it soon recovered from the blow and reached out for Arthur who was still in mid airARTHUR : Shit!! ( Arthur exclaims as he attempts to